Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own 'em….oh well…

A/N: Oh my, I'm so happy that you guys like my story…..I have so many reviews, this is great. Well there is one week of school left before we get out for summer break…so once that nice long two months begins, I will be able to write so much more often((lucky you guys, right?)) Well here you are, another chappie….I'm wingin' this one…so please forgive me if its slightly crappy! Ja PT

Chapter 12: The Storm the Morning After…..

Sesshomarou woke to his beautiful angel laying beside him, this was how he dreamed of waking up each morning from now on, yes this was his own personal heaven. He intended on asking her to be his mate permanently when she awoke, but he had changed his mind and decided that he would wait until that night, when they wouldn't be bothered by anyone else…he wanted his 'proposal' to be perfect.

She opened her eyes at the feeling that someone was staring at her. Sure enough, there was her lover, her 'knight in shining armor' there laying by her side, staring at her. A soft, romantic and loving smile was planted on his features; the usual hard, uncaring glare was nowhere to be found on this morning.

She smiled at her mate…well it wasn't exactly final, but she had spent the night in his bed, that had to count for something she figured. The thought had been in her mind since the past night, when he had asked her to be his mate, did he mean, completely, not just his mistress, but his wife and anything else that came with it? She looked away and closed her eyes, a thoughtful look appeared on her rose colored face.

She was thinking, but he didn't know what she was thinking about, and he didn't like not knowing what was going on in her mind. Without a second thought, he leaned over to gently touch his lips to hers, keeping his mouth near hers, he spoke softly.

"What is it, Utsukushii? What is bothering you?"

No, she couldn't answer that…she didn't want to trouble him, he seemed far to pleased with himself. It was as if his ego was glowing.

She was getting used to that.

She shook her head gently and forced another smile on her face, "I'm fine, koi, don't worry." she refused to let the smile fall away from her face, putting on her best act to keep him from becoming suspicious…but then again, he almost always was like that. Surprisingly, he fell for it.

He got up from the bed, kissing her cheek as he left. "I have to train love, you may meet me later if you wish." With that he walked away, though he didn't seem angry, just pre-occupied. So she let it go.

About three hours later…

Kagome walked around the castle with Rin by her side, the child was as normal, overly cheery. But for today, Kagome didn't care how happy the little girl was…today Kagome had her own problems to worry about. She looked out off of the balcony, staring down across her lovers' lands, searching. Alas, her chocolate eyes settled upon a beautiful sight.

She smiled. He was so very handsome.

She led Rin down to the stream directly across from where he was training. She couldn't seem to take her eyes off of him, that is until her mind picked up something stirring near by. Her eyes shot up when she caught a familiar smell, she searched the area for the owner of that smell with her keen eyesight, and at last, her eyes met with the golden orbs that she hadn't seen in about three weeks.

"Inuyasha…"

Her voice held no life at first, until she saw the condition that he was in. Battered and beaten, the young hanyou looked at her with pleading eyes…blood trickled down his forehead, she wasn't sure what was going on, but whatever it was, it wasn't good. He took two steps and almost lost his balance, but she reached him before he hit the ground, for the first time, he looked really helpless.

The change of wind brought Inuyasha's scent to the taiyoukai, what he didn't like was that Kagome's scent was mixed in with it, his eyes flashed a cold red as he turned to stare at the miko and the hanyou, she was holding him up, trying to get him to talk to her, everything was good until Inuyasha laid his head on Kagome's chest. That was too much for Sesshomarou, no one, especially not his little half demon brother would ever touch his woman, he was going to kill Inuyasha.

Kagome slid down to the ground, with the hanyou still in tow, laying his bloody head gently on her lap, she felt her lovers aura growing stronger, and angrier, for the first time, she didn't really care if he got mad, Inuyasha was hurt and she was going to help him.

The taiyoukai stomped over to Kagome and snarled at the hanyou laying on her lap, completely passed out.

"What the hell is he doing here?"

"Your guess is as good as mine…calm down koi, he is in no shape to fight. You can see that." her words were soft as she placed her hand on Inuyasha's forehead. "He is burning with fever."

"Why should I care…leave him here to die, I will not allow him to enter my castle." his voice was icy.

"Then I am inviting him as my guess, Sesshomarou, he needs medical attention."

"He will not enter my castle!" he roared, making Kagome jump in fear.

"Let him come in with me, I'm not leaving this spot without him…" her voice was slightly pleading.

"Then you can stay out here in the cold with those damn wolves…stay here with your precious hanyou, hold him tight while you sleep, he will not enter my castle!" his words were uncaring…cold, and without a doubt extremely hurtful to Kagome.

She couldn't believe what she had just heard…he told her to go fool around with Inuyasha, well in his own terms he did. She looked down, fighting the urge to sob, she looked over at Rin, who had been standing there in shock.

"Go on Rin, follow lord Sesshomarou." her words were soft, barely audible, but he heard her loud and clear.

"So you wish to stay here with him then? Is this how you would betray me? Fine, Rin, say goodbye to the miko, you won't be seeing her anymore, she is no longer allowed in my home. Kagome just sat there, hurt and upset, she watched as Rin did as she was told, hugging her 'mother' and softly through her tears, saying goodbye.

"Good riddance." his tone was hateful, the glow of red in his eyes had gotten brighter, he was angry.

She looked back down at the man laying on her lap, and at last, she let her tears fall.

About 5 hours later…

Inuyasha awoke to Kagome bandaging his wounds, her cheeks were tearstained, he made a mental note to ask her why later. He took her hand as she was bandaging his upper arm and smiled, "Arigato."

She said nothing, her face was emotionless, she just nodded her head to show that she had heard him. He took her chin with his good hand and forced her to look him in the eyes.

"Kagome, what is it, what's wrong?"

"…….."

"Kagome, please, tell me what's wrong. Is it something I said?"

"…….."

"Dammit Kagome!" he said shaking her "What the hell is wrong?"

She met his worried gaze, tears forming in her sad brown eyes.

"Oh Inuyasha, he kicked me out, he kicked me out for taking care of you, I'm his lover, he kicked me out for taking care of a friend, he told me never to return….dammit Inuyasha, we….we….he asked me to bed with him last night…and…and I did! Now look were I am….just look…" she sobbed into his chest.

He had never seen her cry like this…it took awhile for everything she had said to fully sink in, but the main point was rather clear…she was in love with Sesshomarou, they slept together last night, and now, he had kicked her out for helping Inuyasha. Yes it was all clear now.

He rocked her softly, ready to kill his brother for being so stupid.

"What am I going to do? I can't live without him…I just can't!" she sobbed

He held her through the night, too angry at his brother to sleep, too worried about Kagome to tell her what had happened…he just stayed there with her, allowing her to fall asleep on his shoulder.

A/N: no, don't hate Sesshy just yet, things are gonna get better, but I had to have some drama in here….please review…the more reviews the faster I'll update!

Ja

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