Chapter 37: Those Who Fall In Love

Three weeks later:

"Kagome where are you?" Sesshomaru mentally shouted. Nervous, the anxious demon paced the floor of his apartment style hotel room rapidly, ignoring the now cooling meal on the dining table.

"Sorry! I just wanted to see the lake and…."

"Woman! I'm about to be on trial for assault and murder and you're sightseeing!"

"No, I merely"

"You truly have no common sense do you?"

"Hey now wait just a damn minute!"

"I have to stand before the entire council because of you!"

"Me?"

"Yes if you hadn't nearly killed yourself I wouldn't have been forced to revive you using our bond!"

"Hold up! First of all, I didn't ask you to revive me, how could I? I was dead! Second it was your choice to kill a surgeon and two attendants while trying to get to me!"

"I had no control over myself! You know this!"

"And I had no control over my release of energy, we've been over all of this every day since the investigators showed up. Shin'ichi-sama swore you would not be killed, you just have to say and do what you're supposed to."

"You must do so as well Kagome."

The dog demon still could not believe the predicament he was in. He, the eldest son of the great Inu no Taisho was about to stand trial for murder. Not only had he broken the no kill law that had been in place for centuries but he had also attacked his own grandfather, meaning he was charged with the attempted assassination of a noble as well. Part of him wished he could go back into a coma after the two of the council's agents had shown up at the hospital just as he was being discharged, a piece of parchment with the list of charges gripped tightly in one's hands. To his horror he was ordered to come with them downstairs to their car where he would be driven to the syndicate's headquarters in Akishima. From there everything became a blur.

Kagome had insisted they arrest her as well. It was at that point that they discovered they were bonded even closer than before. In the midst of his mental rant of chanting for her to shut the fuck up, the demoness had punched him in his arm and growled, telling him to stop cursing in front of the syndicate. When the aforementioned agents looked at her weird, they realized they could read one another's minds.

This new ability between them had been a blessing in disguise. Ever since he had been arrested they had placed him on mandatory twenty-four hour surveillance, he wasn't even allowed back home during this time. At least he was granted luxurious accommodations during this time.

Observing the uneaten steak and lobster dinner he snorted as he remembered the reason he asked specifically that be his possible last meal. He had only been to one of these public trials in his life, and he knew they charged the spectators a fortune who flew in from all over the world just to see VIP's and sloppy murderers suffer. Asking for the richest food and drink every night for three weeks had been a childish plan really, but he figured if the council was going to be making money off his demise, his plan was to die knowing he put a massive dent in their pockets.

Taking a deep breath, Sesshomaru calmed himself. The reality of what he possibly was about to face had hit him. Even so, he shouldn't be blaming Kagome for it. Gathering his thoughts the demon mentally reached out for her again and sighed when she answered defensively, "What now?"

"Kagome, forgive me. I know this isn't your fault."

"I understand why you're scared Sesshomaru, but if we do what we rehearsed, you'll be the center of a media storm that's actually positive this time around."

"I do not fear for my life woman."

"Well damn, Anubis don't bite my head off."

"You intend to call me that until the very end don't you?"

"But of course!"

"Hn."

"Hey I'm heading back to the room after I make a quick stop, so just relax."

"Very well, continue to enjoy Croatia while I sit here at death's door."

"Aw even when you're about to die your a smart ass!"

"Hn."

Kagome blocked her mental connection to give Sesshomaru privacy and sighed a worried expression on her features. Rubbing her bare arms she smiled sadly. Three weeks and she still hadn't gotten used wearing sleeveless and low cut clothing. Having his aura running through her had done more than restart her heart. She was no longer scarred.

To her embarrassment Shin'ichi had taken the news with dollar signs in his eyes. Kagome still couldn't believe what that old fool had done. The man had grabbed one of Teruo's nurses and run out of the hospital against orders, returning a few hours later with a large amount of fine women's clothing all either cut low or tight fitting to her body. The still banged up old man had insisted she keep the clothes free of charge and considered a personal insult if she refused. She was pretty sure he had suffered a head injury but Sesshomaru told her to keep them too as a welcome back present.

Holding the top of her brown sun hat, she gazed out into the beautiful lake that shimmered a beautiful blue. It was really a beautiful day in Croatia, ironic considering it was the same country where the demon she loved could be killed.

Loved

It had taken until this morning for her to realize it. Kagome the lonely, corrupt, annoying woman with redundant questions and odd porn watching habits was in love for the first time in her life. It had come to her earlier that morning, when she woke up in Sesshomaru's arms and felt nothing but happiness at being held. She hadn't wanted to face this. The demoness had been barred access to him not only by the council's police force (the syndicate) but by his family as well. They blamed her for all this. Shin'ichi had had no voice on that matter compared Inu no Taisho and Kimi. The only reason she wasn't on trial was because up until Sesshomaru had committed his alleged crimes she had been legally dead. It was probably a plus that her bastard father was on the council about to prosecute Sesshomaru.

Because last night would possibly be his last, he was allowed to pick someone he wanted to be around for final support and to her astonishment, he had chosen her. It was his last wishes so his family had no choice but to honor them. They were allowed to stay the night in the same room and after three hours of taking turns pleasuring each other had collapsed in that hotel bed exhausted.

He had refused to discuss what was about to happen during their night together. Shin'ichi, Teuro, and herself had spent hours putting together a case for him. Kagome's job had been to research their bond more thoroughly and keep Sesshomaru up to date via their connection. She had never deciphered, translated, and gotten as many paper cuts in her life as she had during the days she had been exploring every ancient text she could get her hands on. Everything she had found had seemed solid enough to help, she only hoped the council saw it that way as well.

A/N: I had to stop it here. Seemed like a good place to break. Anyway the way their society works, general murder and assassination attempts of leading members of society (i.e. lords, ladies, anyone of ruling authority who has control over a certain location) is handled by the higher council. Their law enforcement department is known as the syndicate, they investigate possible law breaks and bring people into custody. Because in the modern era they try to maintain the peace they make these cases public so that it sets an example for society. The way their system is set up no lord can punish someone in their lands to death, it sets a standard that everyone is equal. regardless of position. They can still punish people for their crimes, but it's usually a micromanage job if you catch my drift. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask me. Another chapter is coming you guys! -Theores