As always - "Parenthesis" are spoken words, italics are thoughts, and AAAAAAA are a scene shift.

Shout outs are in bold at the end of the story.

Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha, it's story line, or any of the original characters, just the drabble that flows out of my own head.

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Sesshomaru paced his chambers. He couldn't understand why this demoness affected him so. He had never been affected by a female in his life but he had such strong urges when it came to her and he didn't even know her name.

This is ridiculous.

He scoffed at himself.

I am the great Lord Sesshomaru. Nothing ever gets in. I never lose control and yet this female drives me such lengths.

He had seen the family leave to have a small conference and that was fine with him. It meant that he would have a little more time before he would have his dreaded audience with them. He was supposed to bring suitors with him as well, but he could not think of any and he had brought only his small group with him anyways.

He crossed the room he stayed in as a guest to lay his hand upon the box containing her gift. He had ensured that it was a proper gift, of course, since he had sent Jaken to retrieve it.

He lifted the lid and removed the gift to peer at it again. His beast had made him confirm it and had been rattling and seething in his cage since he had laid eyes on her in that garden. He beast once again growled in content as it was sure that the one it wanted would be pleased with such a gift.

Sesshomaru gently folded it once again and placed it back in the box. Just as the lid was closed a light tapping came upon his door. He walked over and slid the screen back to reveal a small rabbit demon bowing before him.

"Speak."

"My Lord, your presence is requested in the private study of Lord Aisoka. It is time for your audience with our young Lady."

The rabbit demon spoke of her with such reverence and respect. This did not shock him. He had heard the whisperings of servants and soldiers since he had arrived. The demoness seemed to be loved and cherished by all that she had come into contact with.

"I will be there shortly. Tell your Lord and be quick about it."

Sesshomaru left the screen open as he retrieved the box with his only hand and stepped out into the hall. He did not know his was around this palace but he was not going to let that stop him. He sought out the scent of the rabbit demon and simply followed it.

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Sesshomaru joined the Northern Lord and Lady in the study. He stood with his iron clad mask set firmly in place after properly greeting them. He waited for the young one to arrive but it didn't take any time at all.

She stepped through the threshold after being summoned by her father. Kagome had been dreading this audience all day and had tried to keep it from ruining her day all together.

She greeted her parents and then looked expectantly at Sesshomaru. She was not going to let him get to her. Her parents already knew about the situation and sent her reaffirming smiles to let her know all was still well. They didn't know about that night they met in her sanctuary though.

"My daughter, this is Lord Sesshomaru. He rules the Western territories."

Kagome gave a small bow as she addressed the dog demon. "It is a pleasure, Lord Sesshomaru."

He nodded his head slightly in greeting as he held up the box for her to take. "My gift to you. May you find it acceptable."

Kagome's fingertips lightly brushed his as she took the box from his hand. Sesshomaru had trouble holding back his instincts as her soft skin whispered against his but showed nothing outwardly.

The box was a beautiful deep cherry carved with inu demons and designs. It really was rather lovely Kagome mused to herself. She lifted the lid softly as she gasped lightly.

Nustled inside the silk lining was the most beautiful kimono she had ever seen. It was a very fine silk that's main color was black. Blue wisps representing wind swept across the hem of the material and up the side to curl around where her left breast would sit. Intertwined with that was patterns of soft pink sakura blossoms. The obi was a soft pink with intricate black and blue designs. It was breathtaking.

"It is most beautiful, Lord Sesshomaru. I am greatly pleased and shall treasure it always."

He nodded his head and continued to speak. "I am sorry to inform you that I have no suitors with me at this time to share an audience with you. Therefore your audience shall be with me"

Kagome mentally startled. She had hoped to be away from him as much as possible. Perhaps it would be so bad. Her parents were required to chaperone this audience as well. Something inside her wanted to be near Sesshomaru. She really couldn't understand why she felt this need.

That night in the garden she had almost been overcome with the desire to touch him. To feel his warm silky skin come in contact with her own. She shivered as she forced herself back into the present.

"Perhaps you would like to walk with me in the gardens, my lord."

Sesshomaru was shocked. Was she deliberately jabbing at him in front of her parents? He knew that they had no knowledge of the earlier meeting between them. This meant she really was trying to get under his skin.

He nodded and waved his hand for her to exit first. She gave him a small smirk before retreating out of the room and walking out into one of the larger gardens.

I am going to get back at that arrogant dog for everything he has done to me.

Kagome smirked to herself again. She had decided that she was ready to get even and stop living as the nervous wreck he had made her into. With a slight chuckle, she knew that she was going to push Sesshomaru to his limits. She just had to be careful when he got there. She liked her head on her shoulders thank you very much.

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They walked in silence through the vast garden she had chosen. She watched as trees and beautiful flowers went by. She had not spoken a word to Sesshomaru and he had done the same to her. The silence was starting to really grate on her nerves but she was not about to be the one to give in.

Sesshomaru floated with his goddess walking next to him. He was having a hard time keeping his beast under control with her being so close to his person. Her smell was wafting into his nose with every small breeze and it was driving him mad. Flashes of the things he would do to this lovely creature tormented his mind and those damn eyes of hers haunted every second he was with her.

He would slide his eyes over to look at her from the corner without turning his head. If only he could see those mystic blue depths but she wouldn't even spare him a glance. It was rather annoying. So lost in his own musings he did not realize until too late that he had let a small growl escape.

Kagome heard his growl of frustration and smirked so very slightly that it was gone just as it appeared. "I am sorry Lord Sesshomaru, but have I done something to offend you?"

Her voice snapped him out of his own little world. It was so soft and comforting and full of care and concern. He had to have this female. His beast would not let him rest until he took her but he would not mark her. He knew it would cause great tension between the lands considering the females position, but he would get what he wanted.

He had no need to be tied to a female and he was sure that once he had bedded her, she would no longer haunt his mind and his beast would be content.

"Be silent woman. How could you possibly have done anything to this Sesshomaru?"

She stopped in her somewhat pleasant walk to turn and face him. Sesshomaru had looked away not wanting to be sucked into those eyes once again for fear of what may happen.

She cocked any eyebrow at him and stood with her hands on her hips. "Look, buddy. I don't know what your problem with me is. I have never done anything to you and yet you growl at me as if I am the most annoying creature on this planet."

"Perhaps you are."

The fire in her eyes lit as her anger grew. She had been so very careful to hide most of her scent and aura from Sesshomaru in fear that he might by chance recall it from their run-ins when she was with Inuyasha but she was having an increasingly hard time doing said task.

Kagome stomped a foot in a childish manner and pointed at him accusingly. "I am the annoying one! Ha! You arrogant fool. Look at you. So full of pride. So full of yourself. You can't even look this woman in the eyes! What are you afraid of, Sesshomaru? That someone might have the capability to see past that icy exterior and fake mask that covers your face?"

The words rang true somewhere in the back of his mind but he chose to ignore those little tingles. His beast was roaring in warning that if he continued on this path the female they wanted would never come to them willingly.

"It makes no matter."

Kagome blew her bangs out of her face in frustration. She was getting nowhere and Sesshomaru wasn't participating. She was surprised he hadn't killed her on the spot. She crossed her arms across her chest and stared daggers at the taiyoukai.

He turned to her slowly. He couldn't avoid her forever after all and it would be seen as a sign of weakness to not be able to stand against such a small and insignificant being such as her. He locked eyes with her as molten gold met deep sea blue and had to curl his claws into his hands to keep under control. She was a vision standing defiantly before him. Her small frame standing so proudly with fire ignited in her eyes.

He had wanted to see a fire in her eyes but not one of anger. He wanted the fires of passion to burn in those depths.

"Why do you hate me, Sesshomaru? I have never understood what I did to gain your wrath in all this time."

He could hear the sadness and regret in her voice as she slowly blinked and started to turn away. He couldn't help himself as his arm shot out and he grabbed hold of her wrist to stop her. He couldn't believe that she thought he hated her. Had that been all he had shown to her was hate? He thought back to what little time he had spent with the demoness and realized that he had either ignored her existence, shown her anger, or been curious that turned into anger when she did not reveal what he wished to know.

Kagome was going to walk away. She didn't want to be here with him. She gasped slightly as he grabbed her wrist and turned her face back to him. She looked down to his hand on her body and then back to his eyes. Sesshomaru would never show emotion on his face but she could see it rolling around in those eyes.

He felt as if she were reading his very soul by the way she bore into his eyes. "I do not hate you. You are a curious creature that frustrates me to no end."

He released her as she turned her body back towards him and stared at him expectantly. A slight clearing of throat grabbed both of their attention as Aisoka reminded them of his presence. They both realized that her father was concerned that things would get out of hand. Kagome may be well known for her kind and loving heart and forgiving nature but Sesshomaru was known for his cold personality and ease in killing those he felt he should.

"Perhaps it is best if we converse at another time." Kagome offered as a way for them both to get out of the awkward situation.

"Until later, perhaps." They both nodded to each other as Sesshomaru walked away and out of the gardens. Kagome turned to find her parents scowling at her.

"What?" She asked with all of the innocence she could muster.

"Nothing. We just had not expected you to take interest in Sesshomaru is all."

"WHAT!" She pointed a finger in the direction that he had exited in. "I don't have that kind of interest in that ice cycle."

Kagome huffed and stomped away with her parents grinning after her. They knew of the things Sesshomaru had done to her in the past and were confused as to why they now held such an attraction to each other. They gave each other a knowing smile.

Aiyana reached up and planted a gentle kiss on her mate. "You know she isn't going to make this easy for him."

He chuckled softly. "I am looking forward to it. May the Kamis help Sesshomaru. Our daughter will be ruthless."

They both laughed at that thought and continued to walk around the gardens enjoying each other's company.

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