Chapter Eleven

Inuyasha made it up half the mountain before he was spotted by Ginta and Hakkaku. Both greeted him with smiles.

"Inuyasha! What brings you all the way up hear?" Hakkaku was the first to ask. Ginta agreeing wholeheartedly beside him.

"I am here on behalf of my pack and the Western Lands. I need to talk to Koga guys. I need him on my side before we talk to your Lord." Inuyasha fan a clawed hand behind his head giving off his nervousness.

Ginta noticed the action for what it was. He understood how there Lord would not wish to help the West. They have not been treated kindly by the Western Lord for centuries. And now he seeks an audience?

"We can allow your to talk to Koga, but if he doesn't like what you are saying we cannot guarantee an audience with our leader." Hakkaku looked to Ginta with slight surprise. How did he even know this news would be bad. Internally shrugging he followed Ginta back to Koga, a sullen Inuyasha following close behind.

Koga couldn't believe his eyes. Before him was a rather confident Inuyasha. His scent however was laced with anxiety. He hadn't seen the Hanyou for a while now. Not since Ayame and his mating ceremony.

"What do I owe the visit for muttface." Koga had a large grin on his face. His eyes were aglow with mistchief.

"Actually Koga it is kind of an important matter." Kōga face became serious. His eyes hardening. Inuyasha s voice held no humor. What ever he was about to tell him was indeed a serious matter.

"Inuyasha overlaid what he heard from Sesshomaru. He told them about Kagome saving his son unknowingly and how now they were deep in the Western Lords palace awaiting a death from the Eastern Lord.

He heard Koga growl. His scent spiked with his outrage at the Western Lord. He couldn't believe he would force Kagome's hand into war. She was to be protected.

" If Ayames father refuses to help, me and my men will follow you into battle. But this would be for Kagome, NOT your brother."

"I understand, thanks Koga." The both rose to go speak with the leader of the Northern Lands. Even if he didn't help Inuyasha was happy knowing Koga would.

Sesshomaru was currently strategizing with two of his generals, the Eastern Lord was closing in on the Western Border. The seem to have stopped there though. Which has the Western Lord on edge. He is clearly planning something. But now he had to decide where the battle would take place. His mother would stay behind to protect the servants and pups. The soldiers who had mates also offered there fighting skills for a last resort.

Now he must decide where he would place His pack. He knows his pup is growing but he does not wish for him to see this kind of battle yet, but he needed every soldier he could get. The Miko he also wanted close by. But she used arrows so she would be better out of reach. Deciding to fight in the open planes before the palace was his best bet. The fields behind him would be set full of traps. The Miko could fight from the palace guard towers. His son would be close enough to hear him call. The rest of his pack would fight by his side.

He pointed to areas on the map before him and decided they would begin setting traps throughout the castle and grounds. They had about a week to ensure everything was set properly. He would keep some soldiers along the sides of the palace to ensure they didn't take them from the sides. Ah and Un would stay with Rin. His mother at the front gates.

Kagome felt the power of her reiki flowing from her veins. She was meditating in the gardens with her son. Takashi was leaking his power into her aura as she filtered it into her own reiki. The power which she held right now was addicting. She no longer could blame the Western Lord for enjoying power. She slowly stood wondering if she could try to summon her reiki in the form of a dog. She attempted it again but as the dog was about to touch the ground it cracked and exploded. Her reiki shooting out across the gardens. She heard Takashi howl in pain, she ran over to him and checked his wounds over. They all were closing already so she didn't worry.

Takashi Gave her a toothy grin. It vanished quickly though, both feeling the presence of four powerful demon auras. Turning to there left the saw Sesshomaru with three of his Soldiers walking there way.

"Miko, these are my three generals, I would like for you to train with them. They will take you to the training arena."

Kagome nodded, she was excited to get some real training in. Following the three powerful demon she waved a goodbye to her son.

Sesshomaru looked to his pup. He tilted his head to the smaller training grounds that were made for his personal use. They would train as well.

Sweat raced down her brow as she was thrown off her footing yet again. They had been training all day on hand to hand combat. Servents has brought them an energizing lunch to eat quickly before beginning there work again. The goal the first general, Kiba was his name, was for her to fuseher reiki in her hands so when she hit it would purify.

Kiba was a tall well built wolf demon. This surprised Kagome but then she found out he worked for Sesshomaru's father as well. They had been childhood friends so he left his northern leader for a better job beside his friend. Kiba has dark brown hair that was tied in a high pony much like Kogas black locks his skin was tanned and he had wise green eyes that looked as if they glew in the night. He had developed markings along his cheeks showing his power and rank had indeed gone up in the many centuries he lived. He was considered a noble now.

The second in command was Tsume, he had red as fire hair. It was long and framed his face, he was a Kitsune demon, he reminded her much of Shippo, he was shorter than the rest but that didn't make him any less of an opponent. His eyes were orange with flecks of green, he had a toothy mischievous grin, he radiates trickster.

Lastly the third general, he was aloof and quiet. Didn't speak of himself much. He seemed to be bothered she was at the palace at all but knew better than to say such. He was the general who had retrieved her to get her son in line.

His name was Reo, he was tall but not quite as tall as Kiba, he had short spiked white hair, it was braided on one side giving it a shaved look. He held his purple gaze to hers and she swore he was looking into her soul. He was very young but held the most promise. He was a lancer and liked to fight using raw strength. He was the only one who truly threw her to the floor. He wanted it to hurt. She couldn't tell if that was just how he was or if it was because it was her.

It was evening when she finally landed a hit, her hit was on Tsume, which welled her with pride. The Kitsune howled in pain as the purifying reiki washed over his skin. It burned him across his sides and slowly up his neck. He slowly sat down allowing his body time to heal. That's when they called it good before allowing the Miko to bath. Kiba took Tsume to the healers to ensure there was no serious damage.

They all gave a bow before going on there way.

Kagome sighed as she lowered herself into Sesshomaru's private bath. She had asked if she could use it again after her training. The servant just bowed before leading her to the baths. The hot water soothes her aching muscles, she tried rubbing her shoulders but was scared out of her mind when someone started rubbing it for her. Flying from her seat she swung her body around to face her intruder. She saw golden eyes and a big toothy grin.

"Takashi you scared me!"

"Hi Mama! I am sorry but I couldn't help it. It was too funny."

Takashi couldn't stop chuckling at his mother. She was too easy to rile up. But if she thought his presence was a surprise he couldn't wait till the next one showed up. He knew his mother would be in the baths. He also knew his father hated being dirty. So he had mentioned taking a bath with his father. Knowing pack bathed together. Deciding to ensure they get left alone even for a minute he quickly washed before telling his mother goodnight. She had given him a raised brow but wished him good night anyway.

Kagome had dunked her head under the water to rinse out her hair. Allowing it to take more time then normal so the hot water could wash the grime from her face.

When Sesshomaru entered his private bath he was surprised to so his son was gone. Not noticing that there was extra clothing on the bench he slowly made his way in sitting along the edge to relax. It had been a long day. His pup was growing more knowledgeable about battle but he still had many years of training to go. He was startled from his thoughts when a head of ebony rose from the water. Her dark locks hiding the curve of her back to him. The top of her curves showing above the water. His beast growled.

Kagome jumped with the sound of a growl behind her. She crouch back into the water on instinct to cover herself from her second intruder. Turning her head slowly she saw another set of amber eyes. These was were more angled and just above them sat a crescent moon.

Oh god this was not happening to her. Sesshomaru was there, naked, in the bath with her. She watch him slowly make his way to her. Frozen from both dear and shock she watched him close in on her. Slowly he reached for one of her wet locks. He held it gently between two fingers as his gaze found hers. She noted the slight tinge of red outlining his irises.

He lowered his head to sniff her neck. Sesshomaru finally registered what was happening when he scented her fear, but underneath the bitter scent laid the spicy tang of her arousal. He let out a low growl of approval. His beast was humming with contentment. His nose tickled the side of her cheek, he was shocked when he felt a slight touch of his lips on hers. His eyes widened momentarily. His lips ran across his own, her taste was just as divine. He could allow one kiss, it meant nothing surely. Lowering his lips he found hers. Every inch of his body tingled with the sensation of lust.

Kagome for her part couldn't believe she just kissed him, what was more shocking was when he came back ten fold. His hand found the back of her head. His other laid upon her lower back. But as soon as it was happening, it had stopped. He quickly turned to leave but stopped when she grabbed his wrist.

"Please, stay."

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Awe snap!!! Don't worry love obviously can't be that easy, lust on the other hand most definitely could be ;) haha. Takashi is a little sneaky pup but he has to take after his father now doesn't he.

Again I am sorry for any spelling and grammar errors, I am still searching for a beta but no one seems interested. Maybe if I get one down the line they can help revise old chapters and new so the whole story flows better.

Thank you for all your support as well. This has to be my most read and liked story. I can't believe how well it has gone over. I have actually thought of another story to write, but it must wait. Since I hope to finish this one first.

Please if you wish to beta contact me with a pm!