Chapter 54

Dispute

Sesshomaru continued to hold his mate well after she had calmed and ceased her tears. Together, they lay in their bed, Kagome trying to meld herself to him as much as possible. He knew she needed reassurance after what had just occurred with her guard, and he was going to be there to give it.

"Kagome, My Love, you must calm yourself. You are close to whelping and this stress is not good for you, or the pup." Sesshomaru soothed, glad when he felt Kagome begin to relax in his arms.

"I didn't want to do that, but I know that was what he wanted." Kagome whispered, nuzzling into Sesshomaru's chest.

"You are incorrect. It was not what he wanted. He was angry, yes, and didn't wish to speak to you, but he never wanted to leave your side." Sesshomaru corrected, running his clawed fingers through dark black hair.

"How can you be sure?" she asked, her voice breaking again.

Sesshomaru sighed as he rolled onto his back, bringing Kagome with him. Her head now rested on his chest, her swollen stomach pressing into his side.

"It is the same with me. This one is angry, furious, at what you attempted to do. Had I not been able to save you in return…I never would have forgiven you. I will always choose you over my own life, and Amadeus feels the same way. He was angry with you, but he simply needed time. After all, I am still furious with you, however, I have not left your side." he explained.

"You may not have had me, but you would have had our children, all of them; Shippo, Youta, Natsuki, and this one." Kagome argued, rubbing a hand over her tight abdomen.

"It would never be enough, Miko, and you should know this. If you were to leave my side, willingly or not, nothing would ever fill what you do." Sesshomaru stated, his voice holding the promise of his words. His sigh was the only thing letting her know that he had more to say. "Your letter…Do you really think this one could take another? Whether it be for pleasure, or love?"

"I would hope that you would. If I'm not here, you still deserve to be happy." Kagome replied, lifting her head up and resting her chin on Sesshomaru's chest. His eyes were closed and his lips in a tight, thin line. She knew he was thinking of what to say next so she twirled a hand in his hair, letting him take the time he needed.

It didn't take long before his voice broke the silence. "Why is it so hard for you to understand? We are one, Kagome. Without you, my other half is gone. I will never find happiness if you leave my side."

"Without you, I would survive, but I would not live."

Kagome listened to his words, both spoken and thought. She sniffled as she felt her eyes beginning to water up again, and she blinked quickly, trying to fight the tears. She knew that her lord loved her, had felt what he felt every time he allowed her, but she hadn't realized that that was what he thought of her.

It was almost as if he was describing…soulmates.

"That is precisely what this one thinks. You are my soulmate. After all, if you die, I die. One heart, shared between two bodies. What better definition is there?"

"You know, you are a secret romantic. If Amadeus had heard that, he would be on the floor, curled into a ball and sobbing." Kagome teased, sitting up to straddle her demon lord. His hands went to her waist as he looked up into her blue eyes.

"Lucky for me, the fool will never know." Sesshomaru retorted, rolling his eyes. He squeezed Kagome's hips in support, secretly wishing she would move against him. What male wouldn't with their female sitting atop them?

"Can you believe how far we have come?" Kagome asked, smirking as she gave the male exactly what he wanted. His eyes closed slowly and she felt his member hardening and pressing against her.

"Come from what?" Sesshomaru questioned, not really listening. He leaned up as much as her stomach would allow and began to quickly undress her, starting with her obi and moving down. Her haori was next and was forced apart by needy hands.

Large palms cupped sensitive breasts gently, trying not to hurt the breeding female. Her nipples had become tender and seemed to grow worse with each new day. It was one symptom Sesshomaru didn't feel, and instead of questioning it, he was just grateful for it.

"Do you remember when we first met, and how much we hated each other?" Kagome continued, her own hands beginning to remove her lord's clothing. They were quick to undress the other and, in no time, were naked, heated flesh against heated flesh.

Both male and female moaned at the first unclothed contact, sparks shooting through their bodies. They had not rutted since before the lord fell to the poison, and they were amazed at how different it felt with their new bond.

Every touch Kagome made on Sesshomaru's body was felt on hers. It was much the same way for him. It was a new experience, one that the mated pair wished to explore. Just how far did their bond go? What all could they feel?

"You hated me?" Sesshomaru teased as a clawed hand made its way south. He groaned the moment he felt her heat and the slick moisture of her arousal. His wanton bitch was ready for him. They really shouldn't go days without the other's touch. It made two very needy people.

"Of course, just as you–" Kagome was cut off by her own moan as her mate positioned his hips and buried himself inside of his female. She could do nothing more than throw her head back as she was filled again.

The feeling was more intense than it ever had been before, and both were unsure of what to do. In all honesty, they weren't sure they could handle it. It was as if they were both male and female at once, feeling their own pleasure, plus the pleasure of their partner.

"You hated me, too." Kagome finished once her mind settled back down slightly. Sesshomaru had set a slow and steady pace, basking in this new experience. Kagome would push herself up and plop back down on his cock, causing him to growl or moan, sometimes both.

"On the contrary. This one did not hate you. I merely was upset that my body continued to call for yours. I couldn't understand why I felt such a strong pull towards you, an annoying human female." Sesshomaru responded, his voice beginning to become breathless as he picked up the pace, his mouth leaving hot trails of kisses over her skin anywhere he could reach.

"Are you still so annoyed by that pull?" Kagome countered, already knowing the answer. However, she received a growl and a sharp thrust that had his cock jabbing against her lowered womb.

"Does it look as if I care any longer, Woman?" Sesshomaru snarled, grabbing her hips and holding her still as he began to thrust into her faster. He leaned back on the futon, his hands squeezing her flesh as she began to tighten around his throbbing cock.

"I'm not so sure I can tell, Lord Sesshomaru." She said, her breasts bouncing as he pounded into her. She could feel the tingling starting in her toes and knew that her end was coming soon. The way Sesshomaru's thrusts were becoming frantic and irregular told her that her lord was right along with her.

"You carry my seed, Bitch. What more proof do you need?" Sesshomaru snarled, giving one last thrust before he fell into oblivion. Kagome dived right after him, clenching around his cock as he gifted her with more of his essence.

It was a quick rut, but to the point. It had been a while for them, and it was past time for them to feel the touch of the other. Finally able to come back down from their highs, Kagome collapsed to the side of him, leaving one leg thrown over his.

She watched as his cock continued to twitch in aftershocks before slowly beginning to deflate. Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around his mate, holding her as close to him as he could get. He nuzzled into her hair, savoring the scent of their joining.

"You have to admit, we have come a long way." Kagome whispered, snuggling into his side.

"Indeed, we have." Sesshomaru agreed, rubbing the arm of his mate as she began to drift off to sleep. He would help her get her friend back the next day. For now, she needed to rest.

The next morning found Kagome stirring from her sleep. She opened her eyes, not surprised to see Sesshomaru missing. He always rose early, getting to his lordly duties. She sighed before noticing that he had dressed her.

That was unusual for him. He usually loved to see her as naked as the day she was born. She pinched at the fabric, then groaned as her back began to cramp up. The sound of shuffling caught her attention and she looked towards the noise, surprised to see Amadeus staring at her, a look of worry over his face.

"You have been moaning in your sleep for a while now. At first, I thought you were dreaming of your lord, but then I noticed the look of pain on your face." He said quietly, not moving from the cushion he was sitting on.

Kagome just stared at him, unsure of what to say. She now knew why Sesshomaru had dressed her. He had asked Amadeus to come here, all in the hopes that they could fix the whole mess between them.

"Why did you do it?" Amadeus asked, looking up at the little woman.

"I…do what, exactly? Sacrifice myself, or send you away?" She really wasn't sure.

"Both, I guess." He replied, picking at some invisible lint on his shoulder.

"I have already said why I sacrificed myself, numerous times. I didn't want to lose you or Sesshomaru. He is my mate, and you are my best friend, a brother, even. Besides my sons, you two are the most important males in my life. As for sending you away, it's what you wanted so I just helped." Kagome answered, sitting up on the futon. Her face scrunched up in pain again and she groaned.

Of all the times for her to go into labor, now was not it. She was surprised, actually, that Sesshomaru wasn't here yet. Then again, he may feel the pain, but that doesn't mean he knew what it was.

Amadeus studied her for a moment, watching as she struggled to sit up. When he realized she wasn't going to succeed on her own, he quickly stood and grabbed her hand, helping her the rest of the way. She gave him a grateful glance and positioned herself against the wall.

Seeing that she was settled, Amadeus finally spoke. "I did not wish to leave you. I was angry that you would try something so foolish, but nothing more."

"Really?" Kagome asked, looking hopeful. Amadeus smiled and nodded. He walked over to Kagome, kneeled in front of her, and pulled her roughly to his chest.

"Allow me to serve you again, Milady." Amadeus ordered, holding the miko to him. He could feel her chuckling silently before she nodded.

"You are once again my guard. You will do as I please." Kagome teased, her voice holding fake authority. The two attempted to glare at each other but ended up smiling instead. Amadeus finally released his friend and stood to his full height.

"It pleases me to serve you, Milady. What will be your first order?" He asked, watching as her face contorted into pain again.

"Where is my mate?"

"The last I saw, he was walking towards his father's chambers." Amadeus answered, holding out a hand for Kagome to take. She shook her head, declining the offer and confusing the guard.

"I think it is time you summon the midwife. This pup is coming sooner than I thought."

-sSs-

The chapter you have all been waiting for is coming. Kagome will give birth in the next chapter. You will all figure out the gender, and just how many, as well as figuring out what happens with Touga. A chapter has been added overall, meaning that there is now a total of sixty chapters in this story, sixty-one if I do an epilogue. So, you have six more chapters to go, and then this story will be over. Don't worry, I have more planned.

Shout outs:

DarkAngel8605: Of course Amadeus and Kagome would make up. I wouldn't leave them with tension between them.

Redrake323: A lot of people like the bond, and I am glad for it.

Kelsie504: I am glad that my chapter amused you. Lol.

Decadenceofmysoul: Thank you for your review.

Wren210: Everybody was mad that I made it seem as if no one understood why Kagome did what she did, and that just isn't true, they did understand they just didn't like it. It was her that didn't understand, but she does now and all has been fix. You are right about Youta. I need to add him in more, in truth Amadeus kind of took over his role. I will work on that. Shippo on the other never really was a big character, and he knows his mother very well, knowing that she was going to do what she did, before she did it. The while heir thing will be played out, you will see. Lol.

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