Chapter 12

Inuyasha bolted into Miroku's and Shippo's room successfully scaring the two awake.

"Inuyasha. You startled us, what is it you are in such a hurry for?" Inuyasha walked up to Miroku and shippo with his bangs covering his eyes.

"I can't lose her." Miroku looked to his friend with a sad expression. This was going to be really hard for Inuyasha but he had to understand that Kagome wasn't his and hadn't been for some time now.

"Inuyasha, I know this is hard to understand, but Kagome is her own person, and Sesshomaru seems to be treating her very well here. We all need to be more understanding and let Kagome choose for herself what she wants or who she wants in her future." Inuyasha looked up to his friend with hurt eyes. He had thought the group was on his side.

"Miroku how could you say that, Kagome has always loved me how could she fall for a cold bastard like Sesshomaru!" This time it was Shippo who answered the scowling half demon, that took upon himself to sit on Miroku's bed to pout.

"Inuyasha, from what I heard from Sango. Sesshomaru has been treating her has the Lady of the West since she has gotten here. She has her own ladies maid and is in charge of the staff. Kagome still has her freedom to leave if she so chooses it. I don't think Sesshomaru is as mean as we thought, I mean he did let me eat by Kagome at dinner and even I know since I'm not her real son I shouldn't have been seated so close." Shippo jumped onto Miroku's shoulder hoping he could help Inuyasha and Kagome's situation a little.

"No one understand's. Kagome promised me she would never leave me!" Inuyasha was fuming 'Kagome was his why didn't the others understand that!'

"Inuyasha, what you are saying is that Kagome said she would never leave you but that also means she never promised to love only you. She would still be staying with you as a friend, which seems to be what she is starting to do, but you also have to let her be a friend to you. You can not keep telling her she is a whore." Inuyasha's head and shoulders sank, he knew he had to stop treat Kagome so badly he just never seems to think things through and always ends up hurting her. Then Shippo spoke again.

"Yeah Inuyasha, you keep calling her those mean words and she won't even want to be friends with you. Sesshomaru never calls her mean things and now that I think about it, he has not called her a wench or girl in a long time long before Rin came to play."

That is what caught Inuyasha, he had to think on it but it was true. Sesshomaru really hadn't been calling Kagome any name besides Miko witch to Sesshomaru was just a respectful way to speak to another. In Inu culture you call one by there title not name, names are more personal. Why had he not thought about that why had he not caught the shift in the way Sesshomaru was treating Kagome. Even when Rin was with them, only Kagome could do things for his little group, it was has if Sesshomaru allowed Kagome to be Rin's mother. She always watched the girl taught her things and cared for them. Sesshomaru even let her watch Rin while he was not present. Why hadn't he noticed, yes he wasn't the smartest, that Inuyasha could admit to himself and himself only but was he really more concentrated on the jewel and Kikyo then anything Kagome did?

A hand on his shoulder brought Inuyasha back out of his thoughts, when he looked up he saw a light smile on Miroku's features.

"How about we get ready for breakfast and go get Sango. I am sure you will have time after to talk to Lady Kagome." Inuyasha gave Miroku a smile and the three walked out of the room to go get Sango for breakfast.

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Sesshomaru had been laying in his bed with the Miko tucked into his side. She looked so cute, he had tried to pull away once but she wasn't up but let out a low chuckle. She was an interesting Miko, he would give her that. But it was time for her to wake, he could smell that breakfast was going to be done soon.

"Miko." Kagome stirred a little in his arms but did not wake. She was having such a good dream, the lord was in the gardens with her, they were chatting about little things but he was smiling down to her. Oh it was bliss then he called her a Miko instead of Kagome. Wait she thought that isn't right, then she heard it again.

"Miko, it is time to wake." She could feel the the silk in his smooth voice. She loves that voice, wait did her self conscience just say love? Oh Kami!

Blue eyes shot open to see molten gold. Those eyes, she loves those eyes. Sesshomaru was looking down at her with, passion? Yeah that was it passion, he was looking at her passionately. She couldn't believe it, how could she not fall for the demon before her.

Kagome decided to be a little bold and lifted a hand to brush her fingers against one of his magenta stripes. She notice him flinch a little at the contact but he didn't move away. After a moment he started to lean into her and allowed his eyes to close a little.

'God she is beautiful, Rin this Sesshomaru can see what you saw in this little Miko. She will be loved, for now very well liked will have to do." He looked to her as she reached out her hand, she started to touch his marking and he flinched. What is she doing, then he felt a warm tingling sensation, oh god what is the little Miko doing.

Kagome couldn't help but smile at his face, he was so relaxed and unguarded at that moment, she wanted it to last forever. But as soon as it happened it had ended. He had grabbed her wrist and slowly brought it down, he slid his hand into hers and helped her out of bed. The two never broke eye contact has he led her to the baths. The two turned from each other as they stripped down and got into the bath. Kagome couldn't help but to smile, she never felt so intimate with someone, it really is the little things.

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"What the hell is taking them so long, huh!?" Inuyasha had his arms crossed in his chair and was huffing like an over grown pup.

"Inuyasha calm down you know how Kagome likes to sleep. I am sure Sesshomaru just let her sleep in." Sango was not in the mood to deal with Inuyasha. That morning him and the others barged into her room, she was getting dressed and both were sporting large bumps on there head. Inuyasha better learn to deal with it, Kagome is her sister and Sesshomaru has treated her way better then the two timing half breed.

"Like hell I will be calm and why isn't he here! He doesn't have to be absent with her for her to sleep in!" Inuyasha was acting like a spoiled brat and everyone was getting fed up. As his friends though they had to try and help him cope in the situation they all found themselves in.

"Inuyasha I am sure they will be here soon, Sesshomaru is not the time to keep people waiting." Miroku was seated beside Inuyasha and was developing a good sized headache and the hit from this morning he got from Sango wasn't the reason.

As if on cue Sesshomaru and Kagome came walking into the room, Sesshomaru walking with his head high posture straight as a board. What surprised the group more was that Kagome too was walking with perfect posture and her head held high. She had a huge smile on her face has she looked up to the demon lord. He pulled her seat out for her to sit by Shippo and asked the theres to move down to be closer to her.

She had a rough night after what Inuyasha said and friends could do her good. Of course no body took the chair on the other side of the table, that was Rin's seat and no one was allowed to sit there. Sesshomaru was glad Kagome enjoyed her bath the two got a chance to quietly relax in each others company. Of course she asked one question how could he not expect it. Kagome was a very talkative creature, lucky for him she never expected him to reply to her. Sesshomaru as every one new was not a talkative person.

"Oi Sesshomaru what the hell took you so long!" Oh the welp was already going to give him a headache.

"Inuyasha must you be this troublesome so early in the morning?" This Sesshomaru knows your small brain only can handle one thing at a time so maybe concentrating on table educate will keep your mouth shut." Everyone just gaped at the two, was Sesshomaru actually antagonizing Inuyasha?

Kagome couldn't help but to laugh out right at the two, she was starting to get to know the older Inu demon and he did indeed have a playful side. Of course said side was always a little sadistic has it involved another's well being being endangered. At the moment that person happenes to be Inuyasha.

"What the fuck did you just say bastard!" Inuyasha could have had smoke coming off him he was so mad.

"Inuyasha this Sesshomaru knows you are nothing but a mere half breed but don't tell me your hearing is so poor you can not hear me from across the table? What a poor creature you are, a waste of father's seed." Sesshomaru kept his mask on even though he really wants to chuckle at the mutt, he was just to easy to rile up.

At this point Inuyasha was fuming, he was close to trying to rip Sesshomaru to shred's. Then he thought of the one thing that would hurt his brother, to get back at him for everything he just said.

"Least this half breed hasn't let any of his comrades die." Inuyasha didn't even have time to look up before Sesshomaru's hand was around his throat dangling him in the air. Sesshomaru's eyes were red blood red, he was furious Sesshomaru doesn't lose control, Inuyasha couldn't believe how often Sesshomaru has lost it recently. Before he could think much more he was throne into the wall across the room. As soon as Inuyasha hit the ground Sesshomaru was onto of him, he slashed Inuyasha across the face with his clawed hand and growled low.

"You will never say a word about this Sesshomaru's ward or how this Sesshomaru treated her." He all but snarled the remark, Inuyasha couldn't think his body hurt everywhere, bad. He could smell blood but could not open his eyes to examine ran from the table to Inuyasha at this rate Sesshomaru would kill him but it was Kagome who stopped the two.

"Ne Sesshomaru- same?" Kagome hesitantly put her hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder. She felt him fence and a loud growl filled the silence, everyone watched in horror waiting to see what happened Sesshomaru's face started to turn more dog like starting to lose control over his beast.

"Lord Sesshomaru it is ok, Rin loves you." With that statement Kagome had whispered to him everything froze. Sesshomaru managed to calm himself, Rin had said that to him before. She loved him she said so before she died even called him father.

In a flash he was gone, leaving a very hurt Inuyasha behind him and a terrified jewel hunting group behind. Kagome sat next to Inuyasha and grabbed his arm to calm him.

"Inuyasha stay still you are injured and I need to heal it or you could die from these." Inuyasha did not say a word he barely could stay awake let alone speak, he had four broken ribs, his spine was fractured, had his left shin bone cracked in half, and his face was scratched to hell.

"Kagome is there anything we can do to help?" the rest of the group nodded at Sango's words.

"Yes, I need you to get Yukimatsu for me she should be in the hall. Miroku go to the kitchen and get a large bucket of water, shippo go with him and get some towels. And Sango tell Yukimatsu that I need the healers in here right away. Kirara if you could bring me a big roll for bandaging the first aid is down the hall aways." Once Kagome was one talking everyone went to do what she asked Miroku and shippo returned first, Kagome took the water and towels and started to clean up Inuyasha first his face then the other bleeding areas around his ribs and legs. She had managed to make sure no internal damage was done to his organs while the others had been gone. But his bones would have to heal on there own. Kirara came next allowing her to bandage the damaged area and lastly the healers came running in. The first was hesitant to help but Yukimatsu stepped in.

"You will listen to what Lady Kagome orders you to do, she is the soon to be Lady of the house and milord will not tolerate such disobedience." At that the healers got to work on Inuyasha, everyone helped getting him back to his room before leaving the healers to do what the must. Shippo stayed in the room with Inuyasha so he would not be alone when he awoke. Kagome apologized to the others for leaving but she had to check on Sesshomaru. She was the only one who could.

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Kagome had arrived to Sesshomaru's personal quarters when she heard it, it sounded like a whimper coming from his room. Kagome quietly went to her room to change out of her blooded garments before entering his room. She nocked once then opened the door.

"Lord Sesshomaru, may I come in?" He just looked at her, eyes still red as blood. Kagome slowly walked in to him and sat down beside him on the bed, he whimpered again to her and looked into her eyes. She could see how said he was, Sesshomaru may not express emotions but his beast was more then willing to for him.

He slowly leaned into her and nuzzled her neck, he whimpered some more and pushed her onto her back. Kagome not sure how to react just went with the flow let her instincts take over.

Sesshomaru pushed her to the bed never letting his face leave her neck. He whimpered to her and nuzzled her some more. Sesshomaru played on the side of her and pulled her close with his arm hanging across her stomach. His fingers clenched and unclenched on her kimono.

"Sesshomaru it is ok to be sad, I am sad." Kagome whispered to him. He began a whole other set of whimpers the he lifted his head up and kissed her nose. Kagome was starting to note that Inu were affectionate demons. Just like the canine Kagome had in her time, Inu demon are loyal and affectionate by nature but also very protective of pack members.

Sesshomaru gave her sweet little kisses from her nose to her forehead back to each cheek down to her chin, then he brushed his lips against hers in a chast kiss. He then brushed his nose with her's which Kagome remembered he mom telling her they are called eskimo kisses. Kagome could not help but smile at the affection he was showering her with clearly Sesshomaru's demon side wanted her, he just had to give in to the feeling's his baser instincts told him.

Kagome was happy he seemed to be in a better mood. She only hoped Inuyasha heals well and that he learned his lesson on thinking before speaking. It was a low blow to bring up Rin.

Sesshomaru noticed her thoughts change from him to something else and his beast did not like that. He nuzzled her neck and nibbled on her earlobe to bring her back to him. She let out a low moan and he stopped immediately. When she opened her eye's she saw a very in control Sesshomaru smirking at her.

"Welcome back Sesshomaru." Kagome choked out. He smiled at her once more before putting his mask back on.

"How is Inuyasha doing. This Sesshomaru assumes you tend to him before coming here." It was a statement not a question and Kagome only nodded her head and rolled on her side to look him in the eyes.

"Hn. This one is sorry for scaring you." Sesshomaru hated apologizing but he finally agreed with his beast he hated her upset even more so he would apologize to her.

"Sesshomaru you don't need to apologize I knew what was coming as soon as Inuyasha was talking, what he said was wrong and inappropriate and what he got to me was deserved a little over the edge but he needed to be put in place. I know Inuyasha won't learn by just talking to him he has to always learn things the hard way and this was one of those things. He had no right to bring up Rin. Not to mention he did lose someone, Kikyo." Sesshomaru let his mask slip as he smiled to her, he began to rise to finally go start his paperwork when the miko grabbed his Hakama. He turned to see what she wanted and was bestowed the pleasure of seeing her sparkling eyes and smile waiting for him.

"Sesshomaru, may I sleep in here tonight with you when you return." He couldn't help but smile at her. The Miko sure was getting bold and comfortable with him wasn't she? He nodded his approval then left to get his long day started, he had pushed off to much already that morning and had some important matters to attend to. But first he would check on his brother, well Half brother.

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When Sesshomaru entered Inuyasha's room he was surprised to see the kit there. He thought the kit did not like the half breed.

"H-hello Lord S-Sesshomaru." The kit was terrified, Sesshomaru could smell it coming off him in waves. though after what he just witnessed this morning he could see why any child would be.

"Do not fear kit this Sesshomaru would never harm you. I only came to check on my worthless half brother. Father would not be happy to learn this one killed him in the afterlife." Sesshomaru walked up to Inuyasha's bed and put his hand on his wrist to check his pulse, it was dangerously low. He looked to Inuyasha's face a noted it was turning green around the cuts, the healers didn't cure all the poison, how incompetent. they would need to learn a lesson. Sesshomaru cut open the green areas with his claw then looked to the kit.

"You will tell no one except Kagome of what you saw." Shippo just nodded to him and watch as Sesshomaru licked the side of Inuyasha's face to get rid of the poison. Shippo could not believe what he was seeing. When sesshomaru finished he had to ask.

"U-um Lord Sesshomaru w-why did you help yasha? And w-why wouldn't y-you ever hurt me?" Sesshomaru looked at the kit for a moment before deciding there would be no harm in telling him.

"This Sesshomaru can not kill his own kin and as for not harming you, you are a son to the are you not?" Shippo nodded to the demon lord.

"Then you are a son to this one as well, so until you are in need of scolding no harm shall come to you will be permitted into our personal quarters you may take the Miko's room as she won't be using it now." shippo was in shock at that the cold hearted Sesshomaru just said that Shippo was a ward to him.

After healing Inuyasha and talking to the kit Sesshomaru walked out of the room to his office. He had some serious work to do and not a lot of time left to do it. Maybe he would have one of his soldiers teach the kit how to use his illusion magic. Surly Kanta could teach him, he is the best there is on magic. He would have to have the kit start his reading and math lessons as well no son of theres will be uneducated.

Sesshomaru smiled to himself in his office. He would like being a father again, and to who better then his wards crush.

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