Disclaimer: Yada yada, i don't own inuyasha, or any of the original characters etc etc.

A/N: Well, i know that i said i would be updating once week on a mon/tue, but i decided on a better system, for me atleast. I am going to do it so that i will put up the chapters once i have written them, but i will try my best to make sure that there is never more than a week inbetween chapters. This means that you can expect the next chapter anytime between now and next sat. Anyway, on with the story. This one is all Maru and Kags, and lots of fluff! lol, i know you all love it. Thanx for all your support with not turning Kags into a demon. I just feel that she should rely on her own strength that she has gained through hard work and pure raw power. Please read, enjoy and review after. Let me know what you think, and i will keep writing.

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P.S - sorry, i know this A/N is very long but i just want to say thanx 2 everyone who has reviewed. I have now gone over 150 and its amazing seeing as i've only put up 10 chapters. Thats over 15 reviews per chapter and i'm ecstatic. Thanx so much to every one. I will mention a few specfic people who have regularly reviewed at the bottom as special thanx, but i think that if i ramble much more you're goign to kill me, so on with the story.

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She stepped out of the trees, turning to face the hanyou. He nodded to her before beckoning her back over. Standing her reached into his sleeve and retrieved the traditional hair ribbon of a miko and began to gather her hair into a similar style to Kikyo, but was stopped by a small hand.

Kagome took the hair tie from him and put her hair up in a high ponytail, knowing that it made her look very different to Kikyo. She would give Inuyasha that, knowing that it would it easier for him. He looked at her gratefully before sweeping her up and placing her on his shoulders. His hands gripped her legs and she laughed, the sound calming all around her. Inuyasha laughed with her and began the walk back to Edo, his best friend and sister still sitting on his shoulders, enjoying the wind on her face and the feel of the traditional miko clothing on her skin. She had never felt so happy and she owed it all to Inuyasha.

After years of showing him that she accepted him for what he was, an outcast from both humans and demons alike, he had finally accepted her for what she was…the reincarnation of his love…his best friend…and one of the most powerful miko's yet to walk the earth.


The scent of blood had faded. It no longer filled his senses, the power in it sizzling inside his nose, its freshness no longer scaring the hell out of him. He had never felt terror like it before. Of course he had been worried on the occasions when he thought he had lost Rin, scared even, but he had never experienced the freezing cold dread that swept through his blood system when that rich fruity scent had hit him.

He slowed his break neck speed to a brisk walk, allowing his companions to catch up with him. Rin and Jaken where currently riding on Ah-Un, having followed him as he made a mad dash towards the side of his miko but had been unable to keep up with the demons pace. Grateful for the lapse in speed Ah-Un groaned in relief as he landed and cantered alongside his master.

Sesshomaru spared him a quick glance before his eyes flicked back to his path. He had been delayed long enough, he needed answers and he needed them now. Travelling with the others was only slowing him down.

He stopped so suddenly that Ah-Un continued a few paces before realising he was no longer beside his master. Turning around he ambled to Sesshomaru's side. His deep baritone voice, void of emotion rang out through the trees.

"Keep Rin safe. And Jaken…should anything happen to her it will be your head that takes the punishment, Ah-Un is much more helpful that you are."

With that he ran at full speed towards the village of Edo, where he knew his worthless brother and his companions often rested, and where he was sure to find his miko.


A small figure in red hakamas and a white kimono walked through the trees silently. She listened to the sounds of the nature around her and relished the feeling of the wind on her face.

She hummed to herself as she walked, a slow beautiful sound that rang out through the forests, causing all who heard to stop and listen. Without thinking she added a little of her power into her voice, and the sound formed an echo, haunting yet captivating.

She had first done this when she was in a hot springs and had been singing, without realising she was lacing her power into it. She only realised there was something odd after her companions had explained it to her, of course this was also after she had sat Inuyasha and slapped Miroku for walking up to the hot springs. It had been when she still loved Inuyasha, and had been singing a love song. The sound had carried to their camp and the companions had wandered towards it, not realising they were heading towards a very naked miko. Since then she made sure to only use it when she was sure she was safe. While it did attract her friends and the villagers' attention, it also captured the interest of demons, looking for weak women to either kill or mate.

Drawing her bow, she notched an arrow and took aim at the nearest tree, letting her power seep into it before she paused. Letting the string go limp and the arrow fall from her hands she raised her face to the wind and concentrated.

The dull pain that she had learned to ignore had grown less over the last few days without her noticing. The mark was no longer a problem to the miko, she had learnt from Miroku to block the pain, but now it wanted to be heard.

It pulsed within her, a force that pulled at her very soul to grab her attention. Letting her barriers fall she concentrated on the mark, willing the pain to show it self. When it did it was weaker than she remembered, which could mean to things; the bond between herself and Sesshomaru was growing weaker, or he was close by.

Hoping it was the latter she took her chances. Raising a barrier around herself as a second skin, she effectively blocked her scent and aura from even the most powerful of beings. He would not notice her approach if she was quiet.

Kagome wanted to see the taiyoukai when he thought he was alone, to see if the cold exterior he presented to the world was a constant factor in his life, or if he let it slip slightly when there was no-one around.

: Or when he thinks no-one is around!

Stalking through the bushes as quietly as she could she followed the mark, choosing her direction by the intensity of the pain as it lessened when she walked in a specific bearing, never thinking that perhaps he may be doing the same.


He stood in the clearing, awaiting her appearance. He had smelt and felt her presence at least ten minutes ago before it was masked. He could feel her happiness in the back of his mind. He had deducted that she wished to sneak up on him, but she had made one vital mistake…


Coming to a clearing, Kagome ducked low behind a bush. Carefully she peered over the top. Standing, with his back to her was a figure dressed in white, with a yellow and purple obi and red hexagons adorning his kimono, flowing across his shoulders. His silky silver hair moved slightly in the breeze, single strand picked up by the whispers of wind at midday. The sun that shone down on the demon lord only made his hair shine brighter, and his pale white skin look flawless.

Shifting slightly to get a better view she changed her plan. Slowly she drew herself up, still masking her aura. Carefully reaching up she silently gripped the branch of a low standing tree and swung herself up into the branches. Balancing on the branch like a tight rope she edged out so that she was almost standing directly above him.

: I will show him how much I have improved. If I can tackle him and catch him off guard then I will know that I am truly as strong as the others say I am.

Drawing a deep breath, staying as silent as she could, she jumped from the trees towards his back, arms out ready to grab his one arm and twist it behind his back, while she wrapped her other arm around his neck, letting him know she had beaten him.

As she fell closer to him she prepared herself, and suddenly realised that this might not be the best idea.

: I'm jumping onto the back of one of the most feared demons in the land, who has many enemies, without letting him knowing who I am, and taking him by surprise. His gut reaction is going to be to kill me. Great going Kagome. Real smart! He doesn't know it's you so he's going to kill you, hell he may kill you even if he did know it was you…though I hope he wouldn't. I don't think he would! IT DOESN'T MATTER NOW!! He's going to kill me. I'm such an idiot. Oh kami, might as well try and pin him before he does.


A smirk appeared on Sesshomaru's face, unbeknown to the miko behind him. Lightly digging his foot into the ground to make sure he got a good grip he waited, counting the seconds until she was only inches from him before turning quickly and grapping a wrist. Flipping her over him he caught a glimpse of her stunned expression before he brought her to the ground, making sure he didn't hurt her and then sat on her, his knees pinning her arms to his side. He noticed she now wore the clothes of a miko, and though he felt it more appropriate for her status he did rather miss the indecent clothing she wore before that gave a very nice view of her long tanned legs.

She looked up at him with a dazed look. One minute she had been flying through the air, about to surprise the Lord of the West, and now she was on the ground with him straddling her waist.

: What in Kami's name happened?!

"Miko, you made many mistakes."

She looked up at him and saw barely contained amusement dancing in his golden eyes. They looked more alive, brighter than normal. They were beautiful. She made a promise to herself there and then that she would make sure others saw those eyes.

Seeing her expression, that thoughtful little smile that graced her lips, he couldn't stop a small chuckle escaping his mouth.

She jumped at the sound, looking around the clearing for the source, because there was no chance that it came from the demon lord sitting above her.

Her disbelief and confusion caused the chuckle to change into a loud deep booming laugh. Sesshomaru had not laughed like this in centuries, since he was a pup, before Inuyasha and Izayoi had entered his life. This miko had somehow unknowingly broken the walls that surrounded him, releasing his old self, before he became the Lord of the West, and before he despised the weakness of humans. She had proved that they were not all weak, some were powerful beyond measure.

Kagome felt the shaking through her body before she heard the sound. Looking up she saw a wide smile on Sesshomaru's face as he struggled to stop the laughter from bubbling over and escaping. She watched in amazement as the ice cold exterior of the demon lord was washed away in an instant as the deep laugh rang through the clearing, echoing as it bounced of the trees and surrounding rock face.

Soon her own light laughter filled the space around them, the high and the low of their amusement merging together to form a pure note, the note of happiness.

They finally both managed to calm themselves, tears running down their cheeks. Using one elegant finger to wipe a tear from Kagome's face Sesshomaru attempted to start again.

"Miko, Kagome, you made many mistakes."

She looked up at him, laughter threatening to overtake her again but she managed to keep herself in check.

Putting on the most aloof face she could control at the moment she stared at him, looking squarely into his eyes.

"Oh, and what were they?"

A small smirk pulled at Sesshomaru's lips.

"Number one, the pain lessens for myself as well, and so I knew you were near."

Kagome's cheeks coloured, how had she been so foolish as to forget the bond was a two way thing? Sesshomaru merely carried on.

"Number two, I could feel your aura ten minutes before you noticed I was close and masked it. Number three, I can hear you're heartbeat from a mile away, you're footsteps and breathing where as loud and clear to me as if you were standing right in front of me."

Kagome went even redder.

: Of course, he's a full demon, with amazing hearing. Kami, I am such a fool.

"And thirdly…"

He paused, wanting to savour the moment, knowing that her cheeks would be burning in a few seconds.

"Did you forget so easily that we can share thoughts if you do not block your mind?"

Kagome's face went beet red and she tried to hide behind her hands, only to find her arms still pinned to her side by a certain demon lords knees. She struggled underneath him, trying to free herself, not noticing what affect her movements were having on the taiyoukai sitting on top of her.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes as he fought back to feeling that her squirming was bringing on. He tried to hold the miko still using his arm, but having only one hand made it difficult. The added pressure to her only made her fight harder. He could feel his arousal building, and she would soon know what she was doing to him if he didn't stop it soon.

Leaning down suddenly he kissed her, taking her by surprise. It worked, she went dead still before she moved her hands up to tangle them in his silky hair, returning his kiss with passion. He carefully slid off of her, breaking contact for a moment. She moaned almost inaudibly at the loss of the feeling of his lips against hers before he picked her up by the waist with the help of his fur pelt and placed her firmly in his lap.

He reached up and caught her chin in his grip and brought her down for another searing kiss. She wrapped her legs around his waist and her arms around his shoulders, burying her fingers in his hair again, relishing the feeling of his silky mane.

As they kissed he brought his hand up and rested it in the centre of her back, keeping her steady and pulling her close. Hesitantly she pulled away, looking into his eyes as she traced the magenta lines that ran across his cheeks with her soft touch.

Her mind was in turmoil. She knew she wanted this, and had no doubt that he did to. That was not what was running through her mind. A decision la ahead of her, which would either earn her Sesshomaru's trust and perhaps love if it went well, or could possibly hurt him and kill her if it went wrong. Mind made up she leaned forward for another kiss.

He saw the indecision in her eyes and was instantly preparing himself for the worst. She didn't want him like he wanted her. She doubted this, and he was certain she would walk away from him. However, when she leaned in for another kiss he felt no indecision in her touch, and was relieved to know that she wanted him.

As they kissed Kagome slowly brought her hands and rested them on his shoulders. If he knew what she was doing he would object, and it would never work. Deepening the kiss she tried to gain his full attention. He responded, his tongue flickering over her lips, asking for entry. She smiled against him before opening her mouth, her tongue darting out to meet his in a battle for dominance which he quickly won. He explored the contours of her mouth while her hands slipped lower, her left hand now resting on his right bicep while her right now grazed over the stump that remained of his left arm. Pulling him closer she let down the barrier that hid her scent and aura so they washed over him in waves, numbing all his senses except the prickle of her power against his skin and the soft sweet taste of her kiss.

Gently she summoned her miko power into both hands, moving them down his sides. As her left hand felt the contours of his remaining arm, blood vessels and muscles stitched together the mirror image under her right palm. Skin appeared, covering his arm as the bones and muscle stretched down to his wrist, the complicated ball and socket joint falling smoothly into place under her touch to be covered by the snow white skin as long elegant fingers formed. Last to appear where the mirror image of the magenta stripes across his wrist, completing the taiyoukai who had felt lacking for so long.

He felt the tingle of her power as she let down her barriers, and felt himself drowning in her aura. He felt one hand move to his neck and pull him even closer, while the other placed his left arm around her waist.

: Wait, left arm?!

Drawing back suddenly he looked at her in confusion, a timid smile pulling at her lips. Without his gaze leaving her eyes he pulled the arm that he was sure he shouldn't have up to his face before flicking his gaze from her face to his arm then back again in amazement. He carefully lifted her off his lap, using both hands instead of his pelt. He shifted so he was kneeling in front of her and ran his right hand down his new arm, feeling the muscles and bones, the joints and skin that only moments ago had not been there. He cracked his knuckles and carefully traced the markings on his wrist, sure that any minute the mirage in front of him would disappear, only for to wake up from this dream.

He stared at her, eyes wide and struggled to find words. For the first time ever, Sesshomaru was speechless. He had no clue of what he should say.

: How? Why?

She looked at him, her gaze soft as she inched closer and placed her hand on top of his own new one.

: For you. While I think there is no difference between a one armed Sesshomaru and a two armed Sesshomaru I know you do. Ever since we saw that scene on the water I have been thinking about how I could give you this. What you wanted. I asked Kaede if it was possible, and she said it was rare, but could be done, however you couldn't know that I was doing it or you would fight it.

He just stared at her, unable to believe that she had done something so selfless for him. Her smile faded, doubt entering her eyes.

: I'm sorry I didn't ask. You couldn't know. If you did it would have hurt you, and you may have killed me. I hope it's alright.

He was still staring at her in wide eyed amazement. This creature was remarkable. She gave him back his arm, made him whole again, and here she was apologising to him and asking if it was okay. It was more than okay, it was amazing. It was outstanding, incredible, extraordinary. It was the best feeling in the world. He gently turned his hand and gripped her fingers pulling her towards him and gently pressed his lips to her soft hand that had given him his completeness. He pressed another kiss to her forehead before resting his own against hers, his mark searing the two of them with its heat, causing ripples of happiness through them both.

He finally found his voice and gently whispered to her.

"It is far more than alright. This Sesshomaru is forever in your debt. I can not express in words what you have done for me. I could thank you a million times over, every day and it would still not be enough."

Relief washed through her as she gently pressed a ghost of a kiss to his lips before wrapping her arms around him, pulling him into a tight embrace.

He smiled, another true smile that reached his eyes as he reached around and held her with both arms, loving the feel of her in his hold. Burying his face in her hair he inhaled her calming scent and gently rocked her as she began to hum once more, lacing it with her miko power until it echoed over the lands, spreading for miles, hauntingly beautiful, filled with so much happiness until he felt his eyes begin to grow tired. Picking her up he walked over to the nearest tree, set her down with her back leaning against the wood and lay on the ground with his head in her lap, allowing himself to fall asleep in the company of another for the first time in centuries. She lightly ran her fingers through his hair, smiling as his eyes closed and his breathing steadied to a slow gentle rate, watching the rise and fall of his chest.

Pulling his new hand to her lips she gently kissed each fingertip before laying his hand back down. She placed a kiss to her own fingers before gently pressing them against his smooth lips and then returned to running her hands through his silken strands, as her power-tinted voice rolled in waves across the country side, heard by every living creature for miles around, but none more clearly than her sleeping taiyoukai in her lap.

A/N: I have decided to do a running table which will show who has given to most reviews over the chapters. I would love to put up every ones name but i cnt as i worked out that at the moment of writing this i have got over 70 reviewers, so it's for anyone who has submitted more than 5 reviews (this number may go up if i get enough people reviewing). So here it goes in descending order. If you know you should be on there look out ofr your name. I'm almost certain i havent forgotton anyone. If there is more than one person with the same number of reviews (which in this one there is alot of) i have looked over the reviews and decided on your rank upon how funi, or supportive ur review was. Sorry for those who haven't had a mention but i think i would run out of room. If you want to make the list you know what to do. REVIEW!! heehee. Luv ya all.

1st (my favourite fan) (drum roll) Missy Misa - YourLastNightmare (luv ya!)
2nd Mayumi Crescent Moon
3rd SlmCandle
4th Sesshomaru is fluffy evil
5th freak0star (because you were the first person to review my story! luv ya!)
6th kit-hime
7th ammmmmmmy
8th PinkSlytherin
9th yakunanteshi
10th Alternate Angel
11th Shadodws Hidden By The Moon
12th KACE19
13th Colette. G

Thanx so much to everyone, even if you didn't review, thanx 4 readin n supportin me. Luv ya all

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