Title: Tides Against Time
Rating: M (Language, Violence, and Adult Content)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the Little Mermaid. All rights should go to Inuyasha Inc., Disney and Hans Christian Anderson.
Music: The song I have selected for this chapter is: "Inuyasha OST 1 - Half Demon Inuyasha" "Inuyasha OST 1 - An Attack" "Inuyasha OST 1 - Kagome and Inuyasha" and "Inuyasha OST 1 - A Difficult Situation." I love to listen to music on YouTube while I read to add to the atmosphere. You are welcome to listen along with my music selection if you want. It is not required. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these marking as there is more than one song for this chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels but I think it adds to the story.
Tides Against Time: A Difficult Situation
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Half Demon Inuyasha ***)
"Then the big demon bear burst through the forest!" Kagome shouted dramatically making Lorenzo gasp. "The half demon dog prince pulled out his trusty sword and held it out in front of him. It gleamed in the sun and it's magical power thrummed in his hand. The bear demon's red eyes glared into the prince's gold and he roared in challenge."
"What's gonna happen?!" Lorenzo shouted as he stared up into her face with wide eyes.
"The prince charged at the beast and slashed his mighty sword." Kagome said as she held her hand up and slashed it into the air. "It struck the beast across his chest and he roared out from the pain. Angry at the prince the bear swiped his massive paw and it hit the prince on his side. The force of the bear's punch sent the prince flying through the air until he crashing into a tree."
"Oh no!" Lorenzo cried out as he covered his cheeks with his hands.
"The bear demon seeing the prince hurt and lying on the ground raced towards him with everything he had! His razor sharp claws tarring up the earth behind him as he ran and his massive jaws were open wide ready to eat him. The half dog prince seeing death before his eyes held up his blade in front of him in hopes of stopping the beast. Just as the prince thought he was going to be eaten the beast…"
(xxx stop music xxx)
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Sara yelled when she saw Lorenzo trembling on the bed.
"I... I was just telling him a story?" Kagome tried to explain as she pulled the covers up a little higher around her chest to hide her nightgown from the Barron's eyes.
"You should know better than to tell such frightful things to a four year old! Especially before bed time!" Sara snapped angrily as she saw the hurt and shame reflecting in Rin's eyes. "Now he'll have nightmares!"
"You're right… I-I apologize. I guess I got a little carried away." Kagome sighed as she ruffled Lorenzo's hair and smiled down at him apologetically. "Will you be ok? I didn't mean to frighten you."
"Dat's ohtay Gome! I wiked da stowy. What happened next?" Lorenzo asked making the Barron chuckle and Sara's frown deepen.
"Well it obviously didn't scare the boy too much." The Barron said as he crossed his arms over his chest while taking in the beautiful water demon. She didn't appear to be the wicked woman his daughter had made out to be. If anything her aura and gentle nature made him feel the polar opposite! It was no wonder his daughter was jealous. "So what did happen to the prince my dear?"
"He held his sword true and it pierced the bear in the chest killing it instantly. Once cutting off it's head he took the beast back to the kingdom were he was called a hero for saving everyone. They then roasted the bear over an open fire and partied the night away." Kagome said making Lorenzo smile.
"I knew da prince could do it!" Lorenzo shouted. "Half demon's are just as good as full demons!"
"That's right!" Kagome laughed making the Barron smile warmly at her kind nature.
"It's time for bed." Sara clipped as she ushered Lorenzo to get moving.
"Night Gome! Wove you!" Lorenzo said as he nuzzled her cheek. Kagome warmed by his words held him tight in her arms and kissed his temple.
"Love you too sweetie. I'll see you tomorrow." Kagome said making Sara glare at her. Taking hold of Lorenzo's hand Sara led him through the joined bathroom and helped him brush his teeth and wash his face. As she was tucking him into bed she noticed a necklace around his neck.
"Lorenzo? What's this?" Sara asked as her father sat on the bed to help tuck him in.
"It a gift from Gome!" Lorenzo said as he showed her the seashell attached to the bottom. "It has powers!"
"Powers?" the Barron asked not liking the sound of that.
"Lorenzo, lets take this off. Its not safe to sleep with a necklace around your neck." Sara said as she tried to take it off but failed when she met a barrier. "Daddy I can't get it off!"
"What evil is this? Witch craft?!" the Barron growled as he tried to take it off too.
"It's good magix! See watch dis!" Lorenzo said as he held up the shell up to his mouth.
"Lorenzo wait!" Sara said as she tried to stop him.
"Papa? Are you dairs?" Lorenzo called into the shell before Sara or the Barron could stop him. Sara growled as she took the shell away from his mouth. Just as she was about to walk back into Kagome's room and give her a piece of her mind a voice was heard through the shell.
"What is it pup?" Sesshomaru answered making both Sara and her father's eyes widen in shock.
"I'm showin Mama and Grandpa my neckwice! I go to bed now. You come see me?" Lorenzo asked back into the shell with a happy smile.
"Sleep well pup. I must finish a few more things. I shall see you come morning." Sesshomaru answered. Knowing he needed to answer his father-in-law and wife's questions he continued, "These necklaces were made through water kingdom magic. I have an alliance with this kingdom and it is safe for Lorenzo to use. Need not worry for no harm will come to him."
"Why can't I take it off?" Sara asked as she and her father relaxed knowing the necklace's magic wouldn't hurt Lorenzo.
"Only he can take it off. However, do not have him remove it. Should there be an emergency it will be the quickest way to contact him or for him to call to me." Sesshomaru said.
"A very useful tool indeed!" the Barron approved as he looked over the braided necklace. "I wonder if this magic could be used for other purposes?"
"This one is not familiar with the spell but does not think it can be manipulated outside of its original design." Sesshomaru said. "Are you still able to make it to the meeting come morning?"
"I shall be there. We have much to discuss." The Barron said as he looked at his daughter making her smile knowingly.
"Indeed." Sesshomaru said back. "Goodnight then."
"Night papa!" Lorenzo called making Sara smile at her sweet boy. He loved his papa dearly and it warmed her heart to know that Lorenzo was loved in return despite his half-demon status.
"I shall have to speak to Rin about this magic. Very fascinating!" the Barron said before bending down and kissing Lorenzo's forehead. "Goodnight my boy. Sleep well and don't worry about any nasty beasts. The castle is well protected and your papa would never let any harm come to you."
"That's right darling and if you do get scared you can always come snuggle with me in my room across the hall." Sara said as she pulled up his sheets under his chin and kissed his forehead. "I love you."
"Wove you too mama." Lorenzo said making Sara smiled and her heart bloom with happiness. Closing his bedroom door behind her she stood in the hallway with her father.
"I'll see you in the morning Papa. I need to take care of a few things before I turn in for then night." Sara said as she kissed his cheek.
"Very well. I shall do my best tomorrow to sort everything out for you." The Barron said as he opened his door across from lorenzo's. "Sleep well daughter."
"Night daddy." Sara smiled as she watched him close his door. Taking a deep breath she walked down the hall and slowly opened Kagome's door.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - An Attack ***)
"Lady Sara?" Kagome asked as she finished brushing her hair with Sesshomaru's comb. She quickly shoved it into her robe pocket. "Can I help you?"
"What authority did you have to change his outfit?" Sara asked quietly as she closed the door behind her, missing Kagome hiding the comb. "I gave his nanny specific instructions to dress him in that outfit."
"The jacket was too thick. He was upset so I found a lighter solution that was just as dressy and not as hot." Kagome shrugged off as she hung her robe on the back of her chair. "I noticed there were little moons on his jacket so Sango gave me a little moon pin to place on his tie. If it was offensive that wasn't my intention."
"I don't give a damn what your intensions were! You are not head lady of this house and you are not his mother! What I say MY son gets dressed in he does!" Sara snapped angrily making Kagome's eyebrows shoot up into her bangs. "I was well aware that the coat was too warm. It was a gift from my mother and he was to wear it to dinner to show my father how it looked on him. Next winter it will be too small."
"I had no idea… I'm sorry. Maybe he could model it tomor…" Kagome tried to apologize.
"That is my point! You made an executive decision without knowing all the details. You had no right!" Sara shouted before taking a deep breath so not to disturb Lorenzo or her father. "I also do not appreciate you using magic on my son without my knowledge."
"His father is aware of what I've done." Kagome defended as she crossed her arms over her chest. "I'm sure you have discovered that Lorenzo is able to speak to him?"
"He is." Sara said angrily. "When did this magic spell happen?"
"Yesterday when Lorenzo gave me this seashell." Kagome said a she held the seashell in her palm. "It is an ancient magic from my people to connect people from far away. I made one for Louie and Lizy so they can keep in touch as they travel to and from London and I made one for Lorenzo and his father so they are always connected."
"Do the necklaces only work with two people?" asked Sara as she tried to understand the new magical connection forged between her husband and son.
"They can be connected to as many as you wish. However a strand of that person's hair must be given when the spell is first cast. New connections cannot be added once it's bonded. I would have asked you for your hair to put in their necklaces but since you are human the necklaces will break when you die. Then they would have to make another necklace."
"I see…" Sara said as she took in all the information. "Next time I wish to be involved in such matters regarding my son. Do not take such liberties again."
"I'll keep that in mind." Kagome said as she leaned against the wall near the patio door. "Was there anything else you wished to speak of?"
"No, now get to sleep and recover quickly. My patience with you is growing thin." Sara huffed as she opened the door leaving a wide-eyed demonness behind.
(xxx stop music xxx)
Kagome just stood there in shock. Never in her life had she been treated with such disrespect. The nerve of that woman irritated every fiber of her being and she had to take deep breaths to keep from running after her and shredding her into a million pieces. Needing to calm down and get some fresh air she grabbed her robe walked to her patio door. Opening it the cool evening breeze greeted her and she took in a deep calming breath through her nose. Walking out onto the patio she laid down on one of the lounge patio furniture and looked up at the stars. Curling her robe around herself, she snuggled into the comfy chair cushions to stargaze. As she relaxed the scent of her lover blew in the breeze and she looked to her right just in time to see him walk through the patio doors.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Kagome and Inuyasha ***)
"Hi" Kagome said quietly as she lifted her hand up for him to take hold of. "Long day?"
"Very…" Sesshomaru sighed as he took hold of her hand and brought his lips to her knuckles to plant a tender kiss. "Why are you outside?"
"I needed some fresh air." Kagome said making Sesshomaru frown.
"Sara?" Sesshomaru asked as he sat down at the foot of her lounge chair and rubbed his thumb over the back of her hand.
"Yes… she gave me her two cents about changing Lorenzo's outfit and making the necklaces without her consent. Don't worry thought, I took care of it." Kagome said as she saw his frown darken. "But let's not talk about that. How are you? I didn't feel you get up from our nap."
"Hn." Sesshomaru smirked as he leaned forward to kiss her lips. "That was the point of sneaking out."
"Still…" Kagome pouted as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him a little longer. "I didn't get to say goodbye."
"This one does not like goodbyes…" Sesshomaru whispered against her lips as he tenderly cupped her cheek in his hand.
"Then let us make a promise here and now under this beautiful starry night..." Kagome whispered back as she pulled him closer beside her so they could cuddle. "that there will be less goodbyes and more hellos."
"Much more…" Sesshomaru agreed as he laid down on his side and pulled her close to his chest. "How are you and the pup feeling?"
"So far so good. I think the medicine has helped calm my stomach." Kagome sighed happily as she snuggled into his warm embrace and tucked her head under his chin.
"This pleases this one." Sesshomaru said as he ran his fingers through her hair just as an unpleased thought crossed his mind. "I do come with unfortunate news."
"What would that be?" Kagome asked as she leaned her head back to look up at his face.
"We have received a response from a neighboring ally and they have refused to go against Rome. Without their support along with the uncertain response from the Barron tomorrow you and the pup could still be in very real danger." Sesshomaru warned as he looked down into her disappointed blues. "Also, Captain Okami unfortunately is staying in your old chambers and recognized your scent on Lorenzo."
"He what?!" Kagome squeaked as panic set in. "Oh no…. this is not good!"
"Shhh… worry not my curioso." Sesshomaru said as he held her in his arms. "I have spoken with him personally and made sure he understood his boundaries."
"Good." Kagome sighed as she picked up a strand of his silver locks and rubbed it between her fingers. "Did you warn the staff of his reputation?"
"I informed Kaede as soon as I met him at the door this afternoon. She is to tell the staff first thing tomorrow morning." Sesshomaru said feeling Kagome relax in his arms at the good news.
"I'm going to lock the doors just in case he decides to do something foolish." Kagome frowned.
"I will not allow harm to come to you again." Sesshomaru promised as he nuzzled into her hair and placed his hand over her womb.
"I know but its better to be safe then sorry." Kagome said back just as a cool breeze blew by and made a shiver run down her spine.
"Let us return inside." Sesshomaru said as he helped her sit up on the lounge chair and pulled her to her feet.
"Do you think the Barron will sign tomorrow?" Kagome asked as she held onto Sesshomaru's hand and followed him inside.
"Depends on what he brings to the table. I'm certain you heard through the shells his comment of needing to speak with this one?" Sesshomaru asked as he walked over to her bedroom door and locked it so no unexpected visitors would walk in on them... like his wife.
"I did." Kagome said as she closed and locked the patio doors before pulling out Sesshomaru's comb from her robe pocket to brush it through her hair. "Hopefully its nothing serious."
"Indeed." Sesshomaru said as he undid his belt and laid his swords on the couch. "I will inform you as soon as everything is settled."
"What of Sara? What if she causes problems?" Kagome asked as she set the comb inside her side table drawer and began to braid her long hair down her back.
"Unfortunately for her she does not have the authority to say differently." Sesshomaru said as he unbuttoned his shirt. "War bends and breaks many things and contracts and marriages are one of them. Should Sara refuse to divorce I could provoke Italy with war along with my alliances. Although the Barron still answers to Rome his opinion in political matters outranks Sara's. He will always take Rome's side, which is why Sara was offered as my bride in the first place."
"Poor Sara… I hated it when my father threated to make Kikyo and I mate whoever won the mating games five demon years ago. To have your rights taken away like that?" Kagome sympathized. "Its so unfair to her."
"Thankfully the laws are beginning to change across the globe in favor of woman's rights however at this time in both Spain and Italy it has yet to pass through the courts." Sesshomaru said as he sat on the couch and unbuckled his boots. "She may very well cause a scene and possibly stall our mating but when the Barron sees the bigger picture of things he will not hesitate to sign to maintain peace between our kingdoms."
"I see. So everything should be ok right?" Kagome asked as she changed out of her dirty night gown and pulled on a new one.
"Not exactly. When he returns to Italy and approaches Rome will we need to prepare for retaliation. Although they may take our offer they could still choose to go against us." Sesshomaru said as he pulled off his boots and socks.
"Forcing a women into anything will have terrible repercussions. I do hope you realize that?" Kagome warned as she blow out the candles and snuggled under the covers.
"She will be well on her way to Italy before she has the opportunity." Sesshomaru shrugged as he pulled back the sheets on the bed to crawl in behind her.
Just as they snuggled in a warm embrace and kissed each other goodnight they heard the bathroom door creek open. They looked over the bed sheets and saw Lorenzo dressed in his stripped pajamas holding his stuffed toy dog.
"I-I had a n-n-nightm-m-mare." Lorenzo hiccuped as he rubbed his teary eyes.
"Oh honey… come here." Kagome said as she sat up in the bed and ushered for him to come join them. "I didn't mean for my story earlier to scare you."
Lorenzo cried and crawled onto the bed. Needing comfort he snuggled between them both and cried in their arms. His eyes were red and swollen from his tears and his lip quivered as he whimpered. When he had calmed down he snuggled up and receiving hugs and kisses from his pack. It made him feel safe and loved. Eventually he slowly calmed down to light sniffles.
"What story was this?" Sesshomaru asked as he ran his claws through his son's hair and nuzzled under his little chin.
"A story about a half demon dog prince who bravely slayed a rabid demon bear to rescue his kingdom." Kagome said as she licked Lorenzo's tear stains from his cheek. "I didn't mean to make it so scary sweet heart."
"I d-didn't gets sc-scaredded from dat." Lorenzo said making them both of his parents frown in confusion.
"Then what was it pup?" Sesshomaru asked as he looked down at him. He hated seeing his pup so upset.
"I had a dw-dweam dat Gome got hurted bad." Lorenzo said making them stiffen. "Someone come and hurt Gome and den dey jumped out a window. I called for help b-but no one come! Dair was bwood everywhere! I was so sc-scared!"
"That is a scary dream." Kagome said quietly as she held him close. "But you know what?"
"What?" Lorenzo asked as he snuggled against her chest and listed to her heartbeat.
"It was just a dream." Sesshomaru finished as he pulled them both closer to his chest and nuzzled their cheeks. "Sleep pup. You and your pack mother are safe."
As Kagome and Lorenzo fell asleep in his arms Sesshomaru kept thinking over his son's dream. He couldn't shake the feeling that his dream was something much more. Could he have seen a vision of the future? Where could they be and who was it that hurt her before jumping out a window? Why were they jumping out? Where they the trying to escape? So many question ran through his mind and he sighed in frustration. Taking a deep breath through his nose to calm his nerves the scent of his pack safe and warm in his arms soon had his tired amber eyes drifting close and into a deep sleep. When morning came and the warm light of the spring sun crept through the windows his amber eyes opened and were met with beautiful deep ocean blue.
"Good luck today." Kagome whispered before she kissed him good morning. Lorenzo was still huddled up against her chest in his sleep. "Do you think we should put him back in his bed before Sara comes looking for him?"
"No, he is were he should be." Sesshomaru said as he kissed the top of Lorenzo's head and slowly rolled out to ready for the day.
"Your comb is in my side table." Kagome whispered as she pointed towards the drawer.
"Hn." Sesshomaru hummed in acknowledgment as he sat down on the couch to slip on his socks and boots. "Keep it. I have another in my room."
"Are you sure?" Kagome asked. "We could always use mine so that way Sara doesn't accidently see it."
"Very well." Sesshomaru said as he fastened the last of his buttons on his shirt and pulled his belt and swords around his waist. "It would probably be wise for me not to keep any of my clothes in here either."
"Hn, it was nice in the other room but being this close to Sara would not be wise." Kagome agreed just as Lorenzo rolled off of her chest and into the warm empty spot Sesshomaru had slept in. Carefully pulling back the covers Kagome slipped out of the bed and tiptoed over to Sesshomaru. "When do you think your meeting will be finished?"
"It could last all day." Sesshomaru sighed as he rest his forehead against hers and rubbed their noses together. "I will keep you posted through the shells."
"Sounds good." Kagome whispered as she tucked his comb in his pants pockets and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"It won't be long now, mate. Soon you will be mine." Sesshomaru whispered huskily beside her ear as he held her close.
"Mate…" Kagome sighed as she rolled her neck to the side to allow him better reach of her neck. "I like the sound of that."
"Mate." Sesshomaru growled quietly as he licked up her neck and pulled her hair in his hand forcing her neck further back.
"Shhh…" Kagome soothed as she held him a little tighter when she felt his inner beast rise slightly. "Do not wake the pup."
"My mate." He growled into her neck as he cupped her backside in his hand and rubbed her into him. "My Bitch."
"Yours." Kagome mewled quietly as she locked her lavender tinted eyes with his tinted red.
Threading her fingers into the nap of his neck Kagome pulled his lips down to hers and hungrily consumed them. The excitement and uncertainty of today had built up inside her and she knew that he felt the same. When they heard Lorenzo begin to awaken behind them they reluctantly relaxed their tangled embrace and simply held each other in each other's arms. Their panting breaths blew hotly against their necks and they trembled from emotion and pent up need.
"Papa? Gome?" Lorenzo asked as he sat up on the bed and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. "Why you hugging?"
"Your papa has a very important meeting today so I was hugging him to tell him how much I love him and to make sure he knew that no matter what happens he's not alone and I'll be there for him no matter what." Kagome said as she ran her hand along Sesshomaru's cheek and looked up into his eyes. She wanted to make sure he saw her love and support reflecting in his arms righten a little around her waist she knew he got the message.
"Can I hugs him too?" Lorenzo asked making Sesshomaru and Kagome smile at his sweet nature.
"Come, pup." Sesshomaru said as motioned for him to join them. Picking him up in his arms they all hugged together making Lorenzo giggle. "I shall return to you as soon as the meeting is finished."
"K." Kagome said before taking hold of Lorenzo in her arms and kissing Sesshomaru goodbye. Watching him reluctantly sneak out through Lorenzo's bedroom door Kagome walked into the bathroom to ready Lorenzo a bath.
"How do you like taking you baths? Do you like bubbles?" Kagome asked as she grabbed the water buckets sitting in the corner.
"Wots and wots of bubbles!" Lorenzo shouted making Kagome laugh.
"Alright! Why don't you go pick out some clean clothes while I get your bath water ready?" Kagome suggested as she began to dump the buckets into the tub.
"Ohtay!" Lorenzo said before he slipped through his bathroom door and began to rummage through his drawers.
Seeing some soap bottles sitting on the counter Kagome read the lables and dumped some of the contents into the water. Stirring the water with her hands bubbles quickly formed and was ready for him to wash. Wiping her wet hand on her gown she peaked around the door to find him waist deep in a drawer trying to pull out a pair of pants from the bottom.
"Need some help?" Kagome chuckled as she walked into the room.
"Its stuck!" Lorenzo grunted as he tried to pull the pant leg out of the drawer. He was pulling with such force the dresser was leaning forward.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - A Difficult Situation ***)
"Lorenzo wait!" Kagome cried out as she raced to the dresser to keep it from falling on top of him. As it continued to tip forward she braced it with her back and shoulder. When the heavy wooden furniture hit her back the doors bunched out hitting her all down her side. When one of the metal drawers began to slip out she gripped it with her other hand and grunted when pain laced up her arm.
"Gome!" Lorenzo cried as he saw the dresser drawer's ram into her back. The smell of her blood came to his nose and he looked down to see one of the metal drawer handles had sliced open her hand.
"I can't push it back. Go get help." Kagome grunted out as she felt her blood dripping down her arm. "Go!"
Lorenzo with fear in his eyes threw the bedroom door open and raced down the hallway to find help. Seeing two guards getting ready to go down the stairs he called out to them.
"Help! Help my Gome's hurt!" Lorenzo cried as he raced down the hall still dressed in his stripped pajams. His white hair was flying out behind him and his eyes were brimming with tears.
"Prince Lorenzo?!" the guards gasped as they quickly knelt down to sooth the pup. "Who needs help? What has happened?"
"Gome! She's hurt and bweeding in my woom!" Lorenzo cried as he pointed down the hall.
"Lets go!" one of the guards shouted as he picked up Lorenzo and raced down the hall towards his room. When they rushed through the entry way they found Kagome on the ground. She was unconscious with the weight of the heavy dresser crushing her.
"Lady Rin!" the guards shouted as they carefully lifted the heavy dresser off of her.
"Don't move her! She could have broken something. I'll go get Tsukiyomi!" one of the guards said as he raced out the door to go find help.
"Prince Lorenzo, go and grab a towel from the bathing room. I need to stop the bleeding." The other guard commanded as he applied pressure to the wound.
Lorenzo ran into his bedroom and grabbed the towel off of the counter that Kagome had set out for him to use for his bath. The guard shredded a strand of the towel with his teeth and quickly wrapped up her wrist and palm up to stop the blood flow. Hearing feet racing up the hallway he dabbed the rest of the cloth over the cut along her arm.
"What happened?!" Tsukiyomi demanded as she, Sango and Kaede came to Kagome's aid.
"Gome told me to get cwothes for my baf." Lorenzo sobbed as Sango held him in her arms. "My pants gots stuck at da bottom and de dwesser fell. Gome saved me!"
"That thing fell on her?" Sango cried as they looked over the heavy wooden furniture that was back in its place against the wall.
"She doesn't appear to have broken anything but will have major bruising along her back and neck. We will need to move her carefully." Tsukiyomi said as she motioned for the guards to help move her.
"Bring Lady Rin through here." Kaede said as she opened the bathing room door for them to bring her into her chambers.
"Carefully lay her on her back. I need to examine her front." Tsukiyomi said as she frantically pulled out herbs and medical supplies from her bag. "Thank you gentlemen but I will need you to leave."
"Please inform us of her health. We wish to thank her for saving Prince Lorenzo." The guards said as he took one last look at the beautiful water demon with worry reflecting in his eyes. While he had wrapped up her wound the smell of the pup growing inside reached his demonic senses. He recognized his Lord's scent all over her and sensing the bitch mark within her womb. There was no doubt that their lady had returned. He knew if word got out about this their lives could be at risk. He would be sure to spread the news to his fellow guards so they would help keep her safe. However, now was not the time to do so. He held his tongue and made his way towards the boardroom to inform his Lord of her injury. He just hoped the damage to her body wouldn't cause any more grief. Unaware of the guard's discovery Tsukiyomi continued to care for Kagome while Sango escorted Lorenzo out of the room to find a nanny to watch him.
"Tsukiyomi… did she?" Kaede asked as she saw the bruising beginning to form along her neck and cheek.
"We will have to wait and see." Tsukiyomi said as she placed a wet cloth on Kagome's brow. "Let us prey the pup survived."
[End of Chapter 67]
(Oh no! Will the pup survive? What of Kagome? So much is riding on today and its already started with blood! Will Sesshomaru's meeting with the Barron prevail? Only time will tell! Be sure to follow the story to find out! Thanks for reading! You guys rock! Until next time :D - TG1)