Chapter Ten

It was early morning and the air hung heavy with the fog that cast itself over the Western Lands.

The palace was quiet except for the sounds of a whisp before a crack could be heard. A single figure dressed in Miko garb stood in the center of the training arena. Her black locks cascading down her back, a sheen of sweat could be seen across her brow that was knit in concentration.

She pulled the string of her bow taught, the thread kissing her cheek before it was released into the cool air. A thunk could be heard as the target hit its mark with a precision that matched any master. The pinkish purple hue that covered the arrow sizzled before dissipating.

Kagome was about to knock another arrow when a demonic aura brushed against her own. It was familiar but seemed to lack its usual malaise. Ignoring it she knocked her arrow, taking in a breath she allowed her frustrations to enter her powers before releasing the string. Her arrow flew more strongly before it split the previous arrow in two. It helplessly fell into the pile of split arrows.

Silver hair swayed behind him as he walked to the source of his discomfort. The Miko seemed to be training, he had brushed his aura against her, testing the power that would surely flow freely about. The Miko had been strong during the defeat of Naraku, but what he felt surging through her aura sent a tingle down his body.

Sesshomaru followed her aura to the training grounds behind his palace. When he came upon the Miko he froze. Her power crackled around her her, her skin glowed with a sheen of sweat with the early rays of dawn. Her eyes sapphire pools the glowed with a hint of pink from the sheer power residing with in. His body stiffened as it felt her power surge out of her and into the arrow that struck home against the target.

The sun peeked over head as she lowered her bow, Sesshomaru watched as her fiery gaze turned to him. No, his son was right. This woman deserves better then the mark of a shallow bite.

Before his mind knew what it was doing his body was before hers. Her skin just mere centimeters from his clothed body. The scent of dew stuck to her skin but he smelt the spicey tang of her power. His alpha bitch's scent washed through his senses.

'His?'

Kagome couldn't believe what was happening, she took a surprised intake of breath when the demon lord moved upon her. Her Reiki crackled around her from the overwhelming amount of demonic energy that was pushing against her spiritual power. She watched Sesshomaru with wide eyes had his nuzzled his nose in her neck. She felt him

He take in a deep breath of her scent before a slick muscle ran across her neck. She felt a harsh out take of breath before a gust of wind replaced the spot the Lord of the West had just been. Raising a shaking hand to her neck, she felt the wet trail of saliva the Western Lord laid upon her.

Sesshomaru has just tasted her.

Amber eyes watched from the palace window, his toothy grin giving away his mirth at the scene that had unfolded before his eyes. His sire's instincts were driving him in the right direction. He now knew one of his father's kinks. Now he just needed his mother to show her strength more. Since the arrival of his father she had been unusually quiet. It was time for him to ruffle her feathers.

The young Inu pup turned his protective gaze from his mother to begin his walk to the kitchens. He was going to teach them what a pancake was, and then he was going to sneak into his mothers bag for the syrup she kept. His father was going to see what good food could do to his Mother's mood.

Kagome walked slowly to the public baths, she was about to pull the door open when she felt the presence of s demoness behind her.

"Miko sama. Milord wishes for you to use his private baths in his rooms. He is currently in his study so you will alone."

Kagome's skinned bristled in warning, he instincts screamed action but she didn't want to seem rude. So she nodded her head before following the demoness to Sesshomaru's private chambers.

The doors to his room opened and she was brought to a large seating area, a fire was stoked to fend of the early morning chill, there was a balcony door to the left of the rooms. To the right was the door the demoness was walking toward so Kagome assumes that must be the bath. She looked around a little more seeing large paintings of his father, and the palace itself. She saw Sakura branches covered in a few Sakura petals in a vase on a table. A couple scrolls laid carelessly next to it.

Upon entering the bathing room the steam laid thick in the air. She noticed a bench with a few towels and different oils laid upon it. The demoness took the clean clothing she brought and laid them next to the oils. She grabbed a tray from under the bench, it held an irrational of soaps and laid it out next to the hot spring. The spring was surrounded by large rocks, the back corner looking more of a small waterfall as the steams condensation streamed down it. There were trees that hung along the edges till it opened up in the front. It was breathtaking. No wonder this was kept for the Lord himself.

"Miko sama, please let a server know when you have finished. So milord knows it is okay to reneged his rooms."

Kagome watched the demoness bow low before leavening the rooms to herself. Her nerves were ready for anything at this point. Slowly taking off her clothing she folded and laid them next to the clean pile on the bench. She slowly submerged herself into Sesshomaru's spring only to notice that his was much hotter than the public bath. Her muscles rejoiced at the heated liquid that surrounded her.

She rested her head on the edge of the spring while she thought about what had transpired between Sesshomaru and herself. He had licked the sweat from her neck. She brought her right hand up to her left side to feel the skin his tongue had touched. She felt the heat rush to her face. She was shocked when it happened but she was more shocked that she felt like she wouldn't mind it happening again.

Shaking her head from her thoughts she washed her hair with the provided soups and scented oils before scrubbing the sweat from her body. When she finished she put on her Miko garb before exiting Sesshomaru's personal bath. She brought her clothing back to her personal room. She decided a nice breakfast with the rest of her friends would be perfect for that morning.

Sango and Miroku has both just seared themselves at the small table residing in the East wing. It was surrounded by tall windows and colorful pillows. It overlooked the public gardens and then further on the training grounds. Shippo was jumping up and down as a few servants laid out a meal.

Takashi took a seat closer to the windows. He was still maturing, he was now taller than the rest of his small traveling companions. His golden eyes flew with the passion he felt in his heart. His marking have darkened showing he was now about to mature into the age closer to a human teenager. His muscles were beginning to grow and take shape causing his clothes to become tighter. He would need to have the seamstress sew him something similar here.

Takashi watched his mother take seat beside her friend Sango. His golden gaze narrowing as he watched them interact. His mother's favorite companion seemed to be a little fence around her. He assumed it was because she reeked of the Munk. Who was not hiding his smile in the least.

The kit was too preoccupied with devouring the food that he didn't notice the sudden tension as his father appeared before the group. Raising his golden gaze he bowed his head to his father. He watched his father take a seat beside him while Rin jumped by Shippo, also digging right in. The small table was cramped with the amount of people but to him it felt like home. A small smile graced his features as he looked to everyone smiling and talking away. If only his uncle Inuyasha was there.

Red flashed through the trees after he heard his brother talk of the shallow bite and what was happening in the Eastern lands. He had followed his pack some distance away hoping they would be safe with his wretched half brother. He was currently running North. From what he heard Sesshomaru was in some deep shit and his pack had just sworn to help with it. He may come off dumb but since the battle of Naraku he also matured. This why he was heading north to recruit a powerful ally. The wolves may not like Sesshomaru but he was surprisingly on great terms with Kouga now that he became Ayames mate.

Sliding to a stop he looked up the mountain peaks that housed his old friend. Hopefully the northern lord wouldn't be to upset upon his arrival, giving him a chance to talk with Kouga.

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I told you I would get Inuyasha back into this. I hate how Inuyasha gets bashed in some focus so I want to give him a more important role :) and I hope the little bit of lime gets you guys yearning for more ;) and Takashi is growing to be quite handsome as well 3