Chapter Fourteen: The Unexpected Moment

After Sesshomaru had departed, Kagome wondered. Do I like him? But she would not know the answer to that until all her suitors fought each other. Maybe Sesshomaru is one, but Sasuke? Hojo definitely… oh my god, I just remember I have to go back home!

Kagome panicked and she raced into her manor. "Sango! Miroku! I'm going home! Take care of Naruto-otouto!" Before Sango and Miroku could answer, Kagome packed all her things and raced out the door.

"My, my, Kagome-chan is sure in a hurry today," remarked Miroku, his hand reaching for Sango's butt.

Sango glared at him, "Miroku, don't you dare grab my ass or will I have to repeat your little flying lesson?" Miroku shook his head and withdrew, looking small under Sango's glare.

"But it's this hand!" he protested. "It's cursed!"

"Save it, hentai!" she said, cracking her knuckles. That sent Miroku running.

Sango chased after him, yelling, "Hentai! Hentai! Hentai!"

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Kagome traveled back to the well and jumped in. Blue light engulfed her, and she was relieved that the well still worked. She looked up when she touched the floor. There was a roof over the well. She smiled and climbed the ladder.

She opened the shrine doors and saw the sight of her jiichan sweeping the shrine steps. "Jii-chan!" she screamed, breaking into a run.

He saw her and gave a joyous cry, "Kagome!" She reached him and hugged him around the waist.

"I'm home!" They went back to the house and instantly Kagome was tackled by a hyper Souta. Mrs. Higurashi came out and hugged her daughter.

"Sis!" Souta sobbed. "I thought you weren't coming back!" He wouldn't let go, no matter how much Kagome said it was all right.

He finally let go reluctantly, and Kagome walked up the stairs to her room. "So, how ya doing, squirt?"

"Hey, I'm not a squirt!" Souta said with a grin.

"Yes you are, look at how short you are!" Kagome's voice floated down with a mischievous ring in it.

Kagome changed into a pair of loose fitting jeans and a black shirt that said 'Cutie Alert'. She unpacked her gigantic yellow bag and started to fill it with things she would need. She went into the kitchen and took some of the chocolate for Shippo. She knew Konoha had plenty of ramen.

Kagome was about to close her bag when she suddenly remembered something. She ran to her desk and pulled out a drawer. In it lay several sheets of songs. I can sing when I'm not home. She packed the papers into her bag and heaved it down the stairs.

Her mom stopped her before she went out the door. "Kagome, I want you to take this with you." Kagome's jaw dropped at what her mother held out. It was a beautiful shimmering dress, emerald green with sapphire blue swirls, along with tinges of ruby red and diamond white. It sparkled as light fell on its soft material.

"Oh, it's gorgeous!" Kagome cried, reaching for it. "Where on earth did you get something like this?"

"When you were in Sengoku Jidai, I went shopping, and came upon a store called 'Kajiku's Dresses' and I decided to see if there was anything for you and found this. Do you like it?" she asked.

Kagome dropped her bag and ran to her okaasan. "It's beautiful! I love it, I do!" she said, tightening her hold on her mother.

Mrs. Higurashi smiled and hugged her daughter back. Kagome let go after a few moments, picking up her bag and starting towards the wellhouse. She carefully folded up the dress and placed it among her other clothes in her bag.

She jumped into the well and climbed out by tossing her bag up and clambering up the vines. She was greeted by sunlight and, surprisingly…Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru? Why are you here?" she asked, climbing out and grabbing the strap of her bag.

"I'm here," he said, "because you intrigue me so. I just have one little favor to ask of someone like you."

"Well, say it!" Kagome said. "But how do I intrigue you?"

"I myself do not know. But the favor cannot be told…only by touch." Before Kagome knew what was happening, her bag dropped to the ground and she felt Sesshomaru sweep onto her. But what Kagome really did not expect was Sesshomaru to kiss her.

Kagome gave a small gasp when she felt his tongue sweeping over her lips, and by opening her mouth, he entered, swishing and swirling around the wet cavern, tasting her. Sesshomaru and Kagome broke apart for air, but Sesshomaru had a faint smile on his lips.

Kagome smiled at Sesshomaru. "I didn't know you were such a good kisser, Sesshomaru," she said gently.

"Well, my inner demon has been pounding me to taste you, but I follow myself," said Sesshomaru.

Kagome giggled and took Sesshomaru's hand. She led him into the forest. Sesshomaru was puzzled. Where was she leading him? He soon found out when she came to a stop in a massive clearing.

The roar of water sounded in his ears and so did the twittering of birds. There was a waterfall and a few birds, but lots of flowers and shallow lakes. Kagome let go of Sesshomaru's claw and she ran towards a small cottage-like house by the waterfall.

He followed her with an awed look on his normally emotionless face. "This is incredible, koishii," he breathed, grasping her hand firmly. "What is this place?"

"I found this one time when Inuyasha ran off to see Kikyo. I was upset, so I got lost. I wandered here, then I could sense the well, so I memorized how to get here from the well," Kagome explained.

Sesshomaru nodded, drinking in the sights and smells of this new wonderland. Kagome led him around, showing him the places of herbs, creatures, and more. Sesshomaru was fascinated and at the end, he whispered, "Arigatou gozaimasu, koishii."

Kagome smiled secretly when she heard that, and she faced him. Sesshomaru smirked, knowing what she wanted. The dancing light in her eyes made him fall even deeper. He couldn't control himself, but at the same time, he restrained his inner youkai…and so they kissed.

Kagome melted into his passionate kiss, grasping his face to make sure he didn't break off suddenly. Sure, they could keep on kissing forever, but they needed air. Kagome broke off, filling her lungs with fresh oxygen, before repeating the process of kissing the taiyoukai she'd fallen for.

After maybe about an hour, Sesshomaru's inner youkai was straining to get loose and mate her, but Kagome's demonic side wanted to get out too. The two held back the duo with all their might, as they kissed one more time. (sorry for the kagxsasu fans, but most reviewers have leaned towards the kagxsess)

Kagome wanted to go back and see her otouto to make sure he was safe, and Sesshomaru wanted to make sure Rin was safe. They went to see Rin first. When she spotted them, she was jumping for joy. Jaken, on the other hand, glared with such hatred towards Kagome. Sesshomaru noticed the tense glare Kagome was receiving from his loyal servant.

"Jaken, shut that ridiculous look of yours, it's getting most annoying," Sesshomaru stated.

Jaken didn't stop glaring at Kagome, which got her into the same mood as Sesshomaru, "Listen here, ya toad, if you don't get that stupid look off your face, I'll wipe it off for you! Or shall I say…gouge it out?"

"Feh! Baka ningen! Sesshomaru-sama would never let his faithful servant get his eyes gouged out!" Jaken said proudly, puffing his toady chest out.

"Feh yourself, Jaken. In case you haven't noticed, Sesshomaru is on my side, and you are about to get the beating of your life," Kagome threatened, rising slowly.

"Sesshomaru-sama! Help me!" Jaken squawked.

"You deserve it, Jaken," Sesshomaru said. "Afterall, we love each other."

Jaken's jaw dropped. "Iiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee!" Jaken screamed. Kagome advanced upon him, an evil, intensifying smirk fixed upon her face. She grabbed Jaken and punched him. She threw him to the ground and kicked him multiple times. She punched him in the stomach, then stomped on him.

She took a kunai from her pocket (when did she put that there?) and pointed it at Jaken's throat. "Concede, you toad, or will you surrender yourself to death?"

"I shall not concede, worthless human!" Jaken shrieked.

BAM! This time it was Sesshomaru that smote Jaken. He went flying through the air, screaming his lungs out.

Rin watched Jaken go, a bright, cheery expression on her face. "Sesshomaru-sama made Jaken fly like a bird!" Kagome smiled as she put the little girl on Ah Un. They flew to Konoha, where the villagers shrieked.

"A youkai! A youkai! Kill it! Oh no, it's that demon kid's sister! She's with the youkai! Kill her! Kill her!" the villagers yelled.

Kagome's temper flared. She stood up, "You dare…to try to smite…me? I, who could kick your asses faster than a diving falcon?!"

Villagers gathered, and the fight began.

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Oh no, now the Konoha villagers want to kill Kagome! What'll happen? Heh heh heh…find out in the next chapter! Oh, and the vote's still going on, although it's leaning to the KagxSess side. Personally, I too, like KagxSess. Ja ne!

KagxSess: 8

KagxSasu: 6

KagxShika: 1

KagxKiba: 1

KagxKaka: 0

KagxNeji: 1

KagxLee: 0

KagxChou: 0

KagxShino: 0

KagxIru: 0

Kag/Sess/Sasu: 2

KagxIta: 2

Translations

Otouto – little brother

Hentai – pervert

Jii-chan – grandfather

Sengoku Jidai – Feudal Era

Okaasan – mother

Koishii – love

Arigatou gozaimasu, koishii – Thank you very much, love

Taiyoukai – demon lord

Youkai – demon

Baka ningen – stupid human

Iiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee! – Noooooooooo!

Ja ne! – See ya later!