AN: To my Guest Reviewer, whom Doesn't have the guts to leave a name, as I have asked repeatedly for, so that I know and you know to whom I may reply...

I can not and will not change the pace of the story… certain elements of the story have not been put into place… further more, I don't like Kikyou personally, but she does play a role within the story, that needs to be put into place… or she would have been dead long before now… As far it keeping Kikyou alive and making it appear that Sesshomaru and Kagome are weak… I don't think so… This story is already written within the confines of my mind, I just need to put it down on paper (so to speak)... under Genre the story is listed as Adventure/Drama for a reason… Drama does not always equate to fighting with swords, but words...

To the Rest of my Reviewers You All are awesome… I am glad that you ware enjoying the story...

the first part of the chapter will contain a major citrus (as I am told)… you have been warned…

remember that Kagome is NOT 15 she is 66… yes bad things happened to her, But time does heal if not all – most wounds...

Kagome's secrets will be kept secret for now… she still hasn't come to terms with it… though 1 of you were close… :)

Chapter 37

Kagome had tucked her kits into bed and she was now heading for Sesshomaru's study. Her thoughts were on the fact that she may have to fight Sesshomaru's mother. She knew she wouldn't kill the woman, she was only doing what she thought was best for the West and hopefully for her son and not under the reason of her hating human kind. Maybe after the challenge, she would have the opportunity to talk with InuKimi. She didn't hate the female or even dislike her, if anything she understood her upset.

Making it to Sesshomaru's study, totally forgetting that she had a guard following her, as she had been so into her thoughts. She tapped lightly on the door, being given immediate entry.

She wasn't prepared for the door to slam shut behind her and being pressed against the wall, with an amorous Sesshomaru attacking her neck, working his way up to her mouth. She couldn't stop the moan that escaped at his treatment of her. Forceful yet gentle.

His grip on her waist tightened, as he drew her closer to his body, she was ever so grateful that he wasn't wearing his armor. He knew she could feel him physically and emotionally, what he was feeling for her, which only heightened his arousal more. He felt as her small hands ran up his chest to grip his shoulders and into his hair. He growled his approval and felt her tighten her hold on his hair, his hips thrust towards her, letting her know he was enjoying what she did to him.

One of his hands rose up her chest, taking a full breast into his hand, he instantly felt as her pert nipple hardened under his touch. The scent of their shared arousal flaming both of their desires. He felt when she raised a leg and wrapped it around his slip hip, grinding into his impressive erection. He was most pleased, that he has been the only male, that she willing allowed such liberties. Yes, she was still young by youkai terms, but by human terms, she was far older.

Working a hand down her body, he found the waist band of her strange hakama. Slipping his clawed hand under the fabric, mindful not to scratch or harm her in anyway, he released her mouth to allow her to breath, though they had been breathing through their noses.

"Sesshomaru." She panted heavily. "We can't, not yet." She moaned out as his fingers slid along her wet core, finding her bundle of nerves, he rubbed it gently, but firmly, feeling it swell under his touch, in response Sesshomaru thrust his hips against her and her body followed suit and thrust against him. She was so wet and it was all for him.

Slipping a finger into her, being extremely careful, her found that she was almost too tight, as her inner muscles tightened around his finger. She gasped and moaned at the sensations he was producing from her body. Thrusting into her repeatedly earned him louder and stronger moans of his name, though she couldn't say his complete name, as she thrust against him, seeking release.

Removing his hand from her slick folds was harder than he thought possible, but he found that her hakama would be easy to remove. "Sesshomaru." He heard her whimper at the loss of his fingers and smirked.

He lowered them to the floor, were he proceeded to remove her hakama and undergarments. It was the first time seeing her this way and he wanted to burn it within his memory.

Gently he slid his claws down her legs, starting at her knees, until he reached his treasure. He also took notice that the markings in her lower area, went all the way down too her legs only to continue on. Once his hands was done exploring her markings, they again found her wet core.

Slipping one digit into her tight core, pumping into her enough to make adding a second easier, he slipped a second digit into her slowly. He didn't want her coming undone to soon, he kissed her legs, working his mouth to where he wanted, where he needed, so that he could taste his miko. By this point she was begging him to end her torture. He ignored it in favor of other more pleasurable things.

Kagome couldn't help it, she cried out in pleasure, when his mouth touched her. She felt when he drew in her bundle of nerves, sucking and flicking his tongue against her, but it was when he scraped a fang over her, she couldn't hold on any longer, once he started growling into her. She exploded with her first climax, but he didn't stop his torture. She knew that this was her punishment for teasing him.

At this point, she knew that if he wanted to take her, he would and she wouldn't stop him, but she was going to prevent it if she could. They couldn't mate just yet. Forgetting that they where in a sense already mates, just without the markings or the sex.

After her second climax, he pulled away from her, she was watched spellbound, as he removed his clothes. He was so beautiful and the fact that he only wanted her, not only boosted her ego, but pride. So as he was standing their, eyes red as blood, his member standing fully erect, she moved quickly, taking him in hand. He was huge, but then again, she really didn't have much to compare it to, unless you count the time where she saw both InuYasha and Miroku bathing by accident, they were small compared to the inu she held within her grasp. She started to slowly stroke him, wondering when they did finally have sex, if he would even fit within her much smaller body.

She knew all about sex, as it was everywhere in her world, whether one wanted to see it or not. So she learned everything, that she could about it from books or videos. She wanted to see what all the hype was about, considering her first experience with it was brutal and harsh, but she was a woman and no longer a child. She wouldn't let Naraku win. She would conquer her fear about anything sex related and who better to help her.

So with that in mind, with his member in hand, firmly, but gently and started to stroke him, while her other hand came up to cup his balls, rolling him in her hand as she lowered her mouth to him, slowly dragging her tongue along the bead of liquid at the tip, working her way around the mushroom head, all the way to the base and back up, before stretching her mouth enough to engulf as much as she could, swirling her tongue and sucking as hard as she could, all the while stroking what couldn't fit and teasing his balls.

Sesshomaru was floored. Never in his life had anything felt so good. Her moist hot tight mouth stretched around, his engorged member. He couldn't stop himself when he bucked into her mouth. When she looked up into his crimson eyes, she hummed or growled, it didn't matter, for the sensations she was sending through him. He was growling and moaning his pleasure, she was pulling sounds from him that he was not accustomed to producing or hearing.

He placed a hand on top of her head, entwining her thick raven locks around his fingers. He gently began thrusting into her mouth. He own growls mixing with the sounds she was making. His legs wanted to buckle, as they grew weak from what his little mate was doing to him. The soft scraping of her blunt human teeth, was sending shock waves of pleasure, through his entire being.

He wasn't going to last much longer at this rate. "Kagome." He growled in an almost feral tone. This was one form of torture, he wouldn't mind visiting again and again.

Kagome growled or hummed deeper as she bobbed on him. She knew she was going to gag, but that was just a normal reaction. She also knew that when he finally reached his release, he would most likely hold her head, forcing her to take as much of him within her mouth as she could. Another normal reaction.

Sesshomaru couldn't stop his own bodily reactions, to what his little female was doing to him, he held her head as still as he could, as he thrust harder, deeper, faster, when she swallowed it actually forced him into reaching his peak, holder her still, forcing her to take all that she could and more He howled his completion and satisfaction.

Kagome wanted to fight back, but from her angle it was difficult to move. She didn't have much of a choice at this point it was swallow or drown, which gave the male above her even more pleasure.

Her tears fell like rain, but she knew that would happen, but what surprised her the most, was the taste of him. From what she had learned, most females didn't really care for the taste, as it was extremely salty and bitter, but she found that Sesshomaru actually tasted good, he tasted almost sweet to her tongue.

When Sesshomaru finally gained some semblance of a clear head, he released a suffocating Kagome, whom had a death grip on his hips, trying to push him away. He dropped to his knees, taking her into a tight embrace, still panting hard from his intense release.

"I am sorry. I did not realize I was harming you. Forgive me." He had never felt anything like that before. It was the most mind blowing experience he has ever had and that was saying a lot, considering he was well over five centuries old and has had his own fair share of bed partners, but those were mostly just to relieve stress and they never stayed long after he was finished.

"I'm fine, Sesshomaru. It was a normal reaction. I knew before doing what I did, what your reactions would be." Kagome stated as she wiped her face of the tears and the semen that she couldn't swallow fast enough.

"How? How did you know what to do?" He asked, his voice still husky and panting from his release.

"At home, sex is everywhere and I mean everywhere. Males and females alike stand on corners selling there bodies. In literature, in the technology of their world. What Akemi wore, was actually mild, compared to how some women dress, some men are no better."

"Hn. Are you sure you are unharmed?" He hated the thought, that he may have inadvertently harmed her, with the force he used.

"I'm fine. Are you ready to get dressed, so we can talk? We do have much to discuss. Your mother being the most prevalent."

Taking in their combined scents of not only their arousal, but of the orgasms that they both enjoyed, Sesshomaru found that he had to fight the erection, that was growing, he wanted more of his little mate. He knew she was right, they needed to discuss his mother, but he wanted to punish her for her teasing. He was not expecting her to pleasure him in such a fashion. It went against his youkai nature to allow a females fangs near that part of a males body, but she wasn't youkai and he trusted her completely and he was ever so glad. He wondered what other things she knew.

~TBaM~

InuKimi was livid, beyond reason. She wanted to hunt down her son and his pet and teach them a lesson, after hearing the howl her son let loose. She knew he wasn't with Akemi, that bitch better have done as she was told.

No. She stopped herself at the doors to her room. She needed to think, she needed to plan. She was not about to let some ningen whore rule the West. She would challenge the bitch, if she survived her battle with Akemi. InuKimi smirked. She was undefeated. No one was going to take her place. The miko would be weak, even if she won against a youkai. That would be the most perfect time to kill the bitch and have Sesshomaru mate Akemi, even if the girl was a fool and an idiot, that is if she survived and if she did not, she would find another female, to be her pet and do as she is told. There were plenty of them around, that would love to be the Lady and to share her sons bed. She couldn't go back on what she had stated and the girls father would be here for the summit and accompanying challenge match.

She would continue with her plan. She would leave tomorrow too hunt down the person that would do her the most good. She would be gone at most two to three days. Then she would see her son mated, before the challenge. It would most certainly save her a lot of trouble.

~TBaM~

Akemi was pissed. She had heard her soon to be mates howl of completion. He had bedded the miko bitch. Well most males did have concubines, so it would stand to reason that her soon to be mate was only using the miko for release, prior to him taking her. Then her thoughts turned to the evening and everything that had occurred.

"He must have been so aroused by me, that he took the first female willing. I knew he would have come to me, but that bitch distracted him. I could have had him tonight, if not for her." Akemi growled.

The servant that was attending to the Lady Akemi, hated that she was here. This female was not fit to be the Lady, but she couldn't ask to be replaced, as the Lady Mother is the one that had assigned her to this duty. The servants thoughts were interrupted by Akemi's ranting.

"Tomorrow night, I will be in his bed. I will show him what a real female can do." Akemi stated as she looked at the door that separated her from her mate-to-be. "Yes, I will seduce him, make him want me over that pathetic miko."

~TBaM~

Somewhere beyond the mortal realm. Three sisters looked on. Some of what they saw pleased them, others did not. Gathering the threads within their grasp, they followed one strand.

"She must be warned." The crone ground out.

"Not yet." The youngest stated.

"Why not?" Asked the one in her prime.

"She has not yet summoned the beasts." The childlike voice stated, from the youngest.

"It matters not." The crone argued. "She must be warned of the possibility."

"Not yet." The youngest again stated adamantly. "To warn too soon, would be devastating. She would not put the importance of what needs to be when the time comes. We will wait and watch."

"You would risk."

"It is not a risk. To warn too soon would lower the chances. To wait, is to act. Instinct will prevail."

"Then warn the former lord of the lands." Stated the sister in her prime.

"What do you think that will accomplish?" Again the youngest spoke.

"He was sent to protect."

"Hm." The youngest hummed. "Not yet. Look." She said looking into the pool.

~TBaM~

Sesshomaru walked Kagome to her chambers, that she shared with her kits, it was late and they were both tired from both their activities and talks, ignoring the look on Akahana's face. He knew that the entire palace had heard him. He didn't care. He was still feeling to good to care and too tired. His little mate had worn him out.

After bidding Kagome a good night, he left to retire for the evening. He was feeling good and more relaxed than he had been in quite some time. He knew, he would sleep well this night, barring any unforeseen problems.

Once in his chambers, he made sure that a barrier was placed on the door leading to what was, for now his mother's pets rooms. After the challenge, he knew that the room would need to be cleaned and aired out. He didn't plan on Kagome using those rooms, he would have the nursery set up, in preparations for his own young, because as soon as everything was once again peaceful, he planned on pupping his little mate. He looked forward to the day, that he would be able to see her swell with his seed.

After bathing, he climbed into bed to get some much needed rest. The next couple of months were going to be busy.

~TBaM~

Akahana didn't say a word, when her Lord and his miko Lady, left the study. She followed them to the miko's chambers. Her thoughts were on what she had smelled and heard coming from the study.

She was shocked when Sesshomaru grabbed the miko, slamming the door in her face. She had heard many things, but hearing Sesshomaru so intimate, was a bit disturbing. He had not taken a female in such a long time, she had worried, in her own way, the same could be said about her mate. They had talked about his lack of partners, but Amadeus had assured her, that it was because his beast had chosen a female and found all others lacking, therefore, it would take a lot for him to want another female.

Still though, a miko. She was sure that Sesshomaru didn't find ningen females appealing, but apparently she was wrong. The scents of both arousal and climax had hit her nose, when they finally opened the door and if that wasn't enough, the almost gloating look in Sesshomaru's eyes and his tight hold on the miko weren't enough of an indication.

Damn! She had so much to tell her mate. She knew it was gossip, but she needed to keep her mate update on her duties and this juicy morsel, was too good to pass up.

~TBaM~

Kagome was still on cloud nine, when Sesshomaru had bid her good night. She knew that she should sleep, but she wanted to do something first, but she was still shocked at her own behavior. She blushed madly, at the images that replayed themselves of their earlier actions.

So after collecting herself, she brushed her teeth, going to the balcony looking down. She was pleased with her location and the beautiful view of the gardens. Swinging her legs over the rail, she jumped, landing cat quiet on the ground in a crouch, to soften the blow to her legs. She looked up and around, hoping no one saw her.

Walking deep within the gardens, where she felt the pull of what she wanted. She knelt down burying her hands into the ground.

"I beseech you Mother Earth, to hear my prayer." She began in a whisper. Kagome wasn't surprised, when she felt the tendrils of powers flow around her hands. She had done this before, in her birth home, that was how she knew so much about the pain the Earth was feeling. She had learned a lot from the Earth, that she never used, she didn't like the of harming that which gave life to so many and ask for so little in return.

"What is it ye seek, child." The magic conveyed to her mind. The voice Kagome heard was feminine though deeper.

Kagome sent an image to the Earth beneath her hands. "I ask for these things, for the protection of another." Kagome whispered sending the image of what she wanted and to whom the gift was for.

It didn't take long before her request was granted, though Kagome was surprised when she looked down.

The Earth rumbled gently under her hands, as it seemed to be laughing. "Use these gifts to protect thine children. You know what is needed and what is at stake."

"Yes. Thank you." Kagome said, as a single tear fell from her blue eyes. Where the tear landed a new type of flower bloomed. It was beautiful, icy blue in color and each petal looked like a tear drop, the green stem wasn't over long, the leaves soft and delicate.

"I give you this gift. A Miko's Tear." The Earth sent to her. "It will never die, so long as it is within Earth. For every tear you shed, that touches me, will grow. Let not this world die like your own." The Earth beseeched the little miko.

"I won't, I promise." Kagome whispered, if she could find a way to hug the Earth, she would have.

"Rest child. There is much wrong in this world. Evil walks and the dead rise. My pain grows with each passing day."

"I understand. I will stop the one causing you so much pain." Kagome felt when the powers of the land withdrew from her. Removing her hands from the Earth, Kagome found what the Earth had given her. Placing a barrier around the new flower. She gathered herself and the gifts, dusting off her hands and knees, she walked back the way she came, upon reaching her balcony she jumped, landing lightly. She turned and bowed deeply to the lands, that she was now blessed to be living in.

After making sure her kits were still soundly asleep, she sat on her balcony. It was going to be a long night, but so worth it in the end. With that in mind she picked up the two smallest stones smiling at the shape. Two small sapphire tear drops, each on a silver chain. Holding them between her hand as if in prayer. She started casting her protection spells. When she was finally finished, she looked at the finished product. Both of the small stones glowed softly, she new once placed the light would fade a bit more, but would rise in defense of the wearer. She smiled at her handy work.

"If only I knew how to do that way back when. No matter. Now onto the harder one." Setting the two stones aside, she picked up the one she really wanted that night.

The stone was as large as her thumb nail, versus the other two which were about the size of her pinky nail, looking very much like fat tears.

Again holding the largest sapphire tear between her hands, she cut one of her palms a tiny bit, it wouldn't take much. She then sent her powers and a small bit of herself into the jewel. She hoped that she wouldn't alert anyone to what she was doing. She kept a tight reign on her powers, only allowing what she needed, to escape her body.

When she looked down at her creation, she was happy. The blue sapphire swirled with the pink of her powers and a drop of blood could be seen in the center. It was beautiful and her best creation to date.

It was well past the middle of the night, when she finished with the jewel. She was more than a little tired and tomorrow was promising to be just as hectic as today.

She had agreed with Sesshomaru, that she would train hard while being away, so that no one knew what she was capable of. But for now she wanted sleep, but first she needed to something.

She walked over to Shippo first and knelt beside him. Taking one of the small jewel tears, with the silver chain, she placed it around his neck, fusing the ends together with her powers. It glowed brightly for a moment, before settling down. Kagome smiled, knowing he would always be kept safe.

Then she went to Takara and did the same. Neither kit woke and for that she was grateful. Climbing to her feet, she went to the wash basin and washed her hands free of the dirt, before changing into her nightwear and climbing into bed with her kits. She needed to feel both of them, she would bathe in the morning, before breakfast.

Her has last conscious thoughts were of Sesshomaru and what they had finally shared together. Her blush followed her into her sleep.

Until Next Time… (pleasant dreams)