So, I know that this is posted as a Kagome x InuTaisho x Sesshomaru, but I am kinda growing on my new character, Haruka "Haru". However, we will still have to see who the winner is, because I see no ending for this story anywhere near in sight due to how short the chapters are.

As always,

Enjoy!

~Kyvena

19: The Northern Ruler's Memoires

::Flashback::

Soft, but nervous, voices of maids were now speaking to one another in a low tone to one another, "You wake him up, I hate waking lord Haruka up!" Another whispering tone to not wake the sleeping devil then muttered out, "No, you wake him! You witnessed as to what happened to the last maid that attempted to wake him up!" The heavy sigh of the head maid that had basically raised this ruler then walked forward before slamming Haruka's door open abruptly, "Haruka! Get up now!"

Haruka wasn't moving as many nude females curled up around him, making his head maid, Azuki, rather frustrated. Azuki was a beautiful arctic wolf demoness with calf long wavy dark blue hair, silver eyes, fair skin, an hourglass body, but as said... she raised this young pup, even though she looked no older than him. Lifting up a pot of ice cold water, she took a step back before tossing it all over Haruka and the nude women to shock all parties awake before taking another step back.

Shooting awake with his eyes bleeding red, Haruka furiously snarled out, "Azuki! What in the hell have I told you about waking in me in such a manner?!" With a lazy expression gifted, Azuki then huffed out, "If you dislike being awoken in such a cold manner, then I advise getting up the first damn time that I tell you to wake up! Now, go and get bathed, for the lord of the western domains has called an urgent meeting for many demon lords to attend due to some dire circumstances!"

Grumbling as he literally slashed through two out of the four nude women that had been in bed with him, splattering their blood all over the ground, making those maids who had been too frightened to enter his room to appear further terrified of the lord that they served under. Azuki then folded her arms and followed Haruka to his bathing room as he entered the water while speaking, "Now, what is lord InuTaisho needing to speak about that is so damn important that you woke me?"

Folding her arms, she then swore beneath her breath before answering, "I know not of what these dire circumstances truly consist of, but I have made an educated guess through all of the rumors." Lifting his eyebrow as he washed his hair, he then missed a huge section, making Azuki chuckle and step forward, "My, you are still horrible at washing all of that hair of yours." - "Azuki... what rumors..." he grumbled as she kneeled down to begin washing his hair to be spotless and perfect.

"Well, like I said, these are merely rumors that have been circulating around as of late. I have heard that has a mortal was lined up to become the next lady of the west. However, he also holds the soul surviving angelic heiress in his grasps. It is said that angels can birth pure angels or demons. Also, it is said that this angel has been granted demonic abilities of the dog demons. So, I can only speculate that since there was a war recently, something must have happened to this angel."

Rinsing his head, Azuki then sighed, "I do not believe that she has perished by any means, for news of the soul surviving angel dying would reach our ears rather quickly. Actually, I met the lass before when the two of us went on our last trip to the west. She's quite the beautiful lass with an enormous heart to match. I remember I had injured my arm and she showed such compassion towards a demon, even if demons were the reason that she is all that remains of her race entirely."

Walking to his wardrobe as he finished washing his body, he then questioned... letting Azuki know that he was truly taking interest in another woman finally, "So... this is Midoriko's heiress. Hm... what did she look like?" Smiling as she pulled out a sleeveless white silk top out with a finely stitched fierce icy blue wolf draped over the left shoulder, white hakamas, an icy blue sash, and black shoes, "Well, she's rather gorgeous. Honestly, her eyes will probably catch your attention first."

Now out of the bath and dressed, Azuki then dried his hair and placed it in his signature low ponytail before placing his earring in his ear that jingled happily, only to turn around for the right side of his bangs to diagonally spill over his eye that hid the fact that he was blind from InuTaisho putting him in his place by gashing his blade through it. Azuki then smiled softly at him and placed a hand against his cheek, "I can only wish... but I wish that you still held the sight in your right eye."

"There is no point in such trivialities," he grumbled at his motherly figure that then pinched his cheek lightly, "You hold such a tough front Haruka. However, one day, you will find someone that will effectively bring those sturdy walls crashing to the ground. Come now, it takes a few weeks' time to arrive, and you must leave now should you wish to make it on time." Nodding, he then walked out of the castle before getting into the carriage, "Do take care of things whilst I am away Azuki."

After a few weeks, Haruka then exited the carriage once he arrived at the western castle, only to enter slowly and be bumped into, "O-Oh my goodness, I am so sorry! Forgive me!" All he witnessed... was this girl's eyes that appeared if they had stolen the sky. Kirara then jumped onto his shoulder to begin playing with his earring, "Lord Haruka! It's wonderful to be seeing you again young pup! My, you have grown rather handsome! It has been many moons since I have last seen you!"

"Kirara, it's rather nice to see you as well," his bland tone mindlessly rang out as he stared into those magical appearing eyes that sparkled so brilliantly, making the lass dart her eyes away nervously until InuTaisho walked out, "Kagome, what are you doing out here? I told you to wait in your room or in the gardens," his tone, not sounding too pleased, had her stepping back nervously as she responded with a quivering lip, "I-I'm sorry lord InuTaisho! I-I didn't mean to disobey you!"

Shifting his head to see the arctic wolf that was blind in his right eye, no thanks to him, caused for InuTaisho to then lift his brow, "Ah, you are finally here lord Haruka. Everyone else now awaits for you to join the conference. I will be in there shortly, so please head in there," he exclaimed before grabbing Kagome's shoulder and began walking away once Kirara bounced onto the angel's free shoulder. Shifting his head back as he walked, Haruka then noticed the wings and twin tails.

After the conference of deciding what to do with the angelic heiress, Haruka stood outside with his arms folded while in front of the carriage to see the same lass being brought out to him, only to enter the carriage. By god did he hate trips... they made him so tired. After snapping at the nervous angel, who carried Kirara, to hurry up, the three were now off. Groggy was all he felt the longer this damn carriage continued to move. Banging on the front, he then told the driver to stop.

Not wanting to fall asleep in front of the angelic lass, Haruka then stepped out and began to stretch. Kagome then stepped out and didn't know what to say as Kirara jumped onto Haruka's shoulder to begin pawing at his earring, "Young pup, when did you get an earring? It looks rather fitting on you! Also, might I ask as to why you keep one of your eyes covered now? I do not remember you wearing your hair in such a manner!" Moving his hair away from his eye, he grumbled, "Satisfied?"

Turning her head, Kagome then softly questioned, "Ex-Excuse me, lord Haruka...?" Shifting his head back for his single silver-streaked icy blue orb back to look at the angel in a rather cold fashion, he then noticed her scared face as he answered, "Well? Speak." Peering down, she then shook her head, "O-Oh... never mind..." As Kirara continued to paw at his earring, she then stopped and rubbed her face against Haruka's, "Lord Haruka, my lady can fix your eye if you should ask her to!"

Hearing his snarky scoff, Haruka then rolled his eyes, "No. I do not want her anywhere near me. I will have to spend more than enough time with her to train her." Kagome hadn't heard Kirara speaking about his eye, but she had heard his venomous comment, causing for her to then turn around and get back inside of the carriage appearing hurt as Kirara pawed his face, "Now, that was rather rude young pup! Did you have to sound so cruel when she has done no wrong to you?!"

Continuing to stretch until he felt awake, he then climbed back inside of the lavish carriage and banged on the wall, "Get a move on!" With night falling upon them, Haruka didn't pay a shred of attention as he stared out of the window. Hearing shifting and soft breaths, he lazily tilted his head back to witness the angel had subconsciously laid down and curled up with her sparkling tails covering her as the fire feline was tenderly held, making his eyes droop until shaking his head abruptly.

She looked so soft, and it was truly unfair that the western lord had placed such restrictions over him. However, he would honor the pact as long as InuTaisho held up his end of the bargain to come and visit her frequently so that he would get a break from having to even be around such a beauty that he honestly would not mind in the slightest taking to his bed. If that damn lord became too infatuated with his mortal toy and forgot to ever visit... yeah, he would take her to his bed.

Kirara then cracked an eye open to see the way the lord of the north now stared at her lady, making her snicker out softly in a teasing fashion, "Lord Haruka, it's rather impolite to stare at a lady that is attempting to gain her beauty rest." Rolling his eyes, he then held his arms out, "Come here." The kitten eased her body from her mistress's more than loving hold before bouncing into Haruka's arms so that he now held a distraction, and he didn't conjure up many inappropriate thoughts.

After two weeks of forcing himself to stay awake, he was now dying to get ahold of this angel's body... yet... not in a sexual sense. He wanted to hold her due to how damn soft she appeared. In other terms, he merely wanted to snuggle. With his terms still laid out, he leaned his back against the wall to prop his legs up on the lavish carriage seat, only to steal a quick glance at the angel before folding his arms tightly to the point that his claw punctured the soft skin out of frustration.

Drifting off slightly, he then felt his hand tenderly taken by such silky delicate hands to remove his claw, only to feel her healing him. Cracking his eyes open, he was so tempted to simply snatch her to gain those damn cuddles that he wanted, but he merely forced himself back to sleep until hearing her soft and sweet tune, "He looks so cold..." He thought that he meant his actual appearance until his wish was granted and she eased between his legs, presumably to not "wake" him up.

Feeling her tails wrap around his body was nice, but she wasn't touching him. As much as it irked him that she wouldn't touch him, he finally felt her lean against him after hours. With highly guarded thoughts, his mind then screamed out, 'FINALLY!' Wrapping his arms around her, he just about melted as his fingers brushed against her silky skin leisurely, making her snuggle closer. Hey, he might "not" like her, and he might be stone cold, but he loved to get his snuggle game on.

Oh, Kirara could read this man so easily, to which he knew far too well. She knew he hadn't been asleep at all and had been becoming more and more agitated because he had wanted that skin-to-skin contact. After "acting" pissed off that she was touching him and he had removed his top to cover her, he then readjusted the two so that he could fully gain his cuddles with her. And damn did he highly enjoy those snuggles for the rest of the carriage ride due to how soft she truly was.

Arriving back at the castle, the two were not woken up as Kirara hopped out of the window before padding into the castle to find Azuki. Hopping on her shoulder, Azuki then smiled, "Oh, hello Kirara!" - "Lady Azuki, you might want to go take a look inside of the carriage. It could warm your heart." Confused at this, Azuki exited the castle and opened the carriage for her eyes to widen immensely at the sight. Stepping inside, Azuki chuckled and stroked Haruka's cheek, "Lord Haruka."

Cracking his tired orbs open without her having to throw water on him for once was shocking enough as he nodded, "Hm...? Yes Azuki?" Azuki could only chuckle and gain a cat-like smirk, "Did you and lady Kagome have nice snuggles?" Turning bright red, he stood abruptly while forgetting that the angel's tails were now clinging to him. This caused for Kagome to be yanked to his bare chest, making him sigh and lift her in his arms before exiting the carriage while yawning heavily.

Dammit all to hell... she was so warm and soft that he didn't want to be alive yet. Not to mention the fact that neither of their tails were releasing one another. However, Kirara actually gave him an excuse, "Lord Haruka, my lady's tails will not release you. So, the two of you might as well gain more rest in a bed together. However, I will be in the room to make sure that your snuggle fest does not go further." Tiredly nodding, Azuki then opened the door next to his, "Sleep well."

Holding a hand up, he then carried Kagome to the plush bed before climbing in with her still clinging to him. Lying down, he then buried his face into her hair as he held her around the belly as if she were his mate. Azuki had never witnessed Haruka take another woman to bed in the manner that he just had, not hold intercourse with her, nor care that he wasn't holding intercourse with her, and fall asleep as fast as he just had with a face filled to the brim with serenity and peace.

Haruka and Kagome slept for three entire days with no sexual moves made in the slightest. Sky-blue orbs slowly fluttered open before she yawned heavily and stretched her arms up, only for her palm to smack against his face to make him growl softly at just being hit. Shifting her head up, her face paled before she scrambled out of his hold, "L-Lord Haruka, I-I'm so sorry!" Groaning, he then latched back onto her and tugged her back to his chest, not willing to wake up as of yet.

This predicament was making her more nervous than a whore in church, but she let her curiosity get the better of her. Peering up at his sleeping face, she reached up and brushed his bangs away from his face to see exactly how handsome he was, making her heart throb in her chest. That's when she figured it out though... he was blind in that eye. Placing her hand over his injury, she began to heal his eye completely while also removing such an ugly scar from his handsome face.

Done healing him, she began to curiously trace his strong jawline, his cheeks, nose, and soft lips. The contact to his lips had his long lashes fluttering open, making her quickly retract her hand and blush deeply. Once his eyes focused, that's when he realized... he was now seeing her... with both of his eyes. She was beautiful... and no matter what someone else told him, that was his belief. It was cruel, but he couldn't have her to call his own, so he sat up finally with those hardened orbs.

Standing, he then realized he stood too fast, making her gasp and catch his teetering form, "Are you alright lord Haruka?" Hot damn, he was better than alright, considering the fact that he had landed against her soft breasts. Again... he couldn't have her... so, he ripped away, "Yes. Now, I hope you gained enough beauty rest. Your training begins today," his cold tone washed over her as Kirara cracked a single orb open, "Pup, who are you attempting to fool? You wouldn't release her."

Scowling, he then growled at the kitten, "Enough Kirara. Not one more damn word from you. Now, we will have our morning meal before heading to the dojo. Your bag is already in here with all of your strange attire. The bath is over there, so bathe and change before meeting me..." Kirara then scoffed, "Lord Haruka, she is not your mate, nor does she live in this castle! Be courteous and show her where things are like a gentleman!" This mini-kitten was going to be the death of him.

It was the first day of training and Kagome stood there looking nervous as Haruka stood there with no top on, making her blush furiously - which amused him internally to no end. "Now that you are done eyeing my body, I am going to test your defense first. So, be ready!" Taking a shaky step back, he then flashed in front of her face, making her slam her eyes shut out of complete fear - causing for him to growl out, "Never shut your eyes when faced with danger! It's live or die!"

With it spoken, he then slammed his fist against her gut, causing for her to fall to the ground coughing. Kirara then gained a lazy face at this, "Lord Haruka, I could be in the wrong... but perhaps you might want to teach her stances on how to actually accomplish doing what you are asking of her. Her memory of everything was wiped clean. While it is true that my lady was once a spectacular fighter that could defeat InuTaisho, she is now merely a former shell of what she once was."

Understanding completely now, Haruka then helped her up and gave her a stances while speaking as he slowly walked around her, "Now, the most important thing to remember is to find your center of balance while also keeping tension right here," he firmly spoke as he stopped behind her to place a single hand against her firm core, causing for her eyes to shift towards him with a gentle blush before he released her and stood beside her to use the same exact stance.

As Kirara laid there, she thought highly guarded thoughts, 'This was simply cruel for lord InuTaisho to do... even I know that he is fully capable of reawakening her memories, yet he feels inferior to her with her futuristic style of fighting that even outclassed him. What is even more cruel is the fact that he did this to lord Haruka on purpose due to once defying him.' Looking at the two, Kirara then spoke out, "Young pup, before you continue... might I have a quick word with you in private?"

Nodding, Haruka then motioned for the angel to continue as he walked into a separate room with the kitten before she spoke in a low tone, "Lord Haruka, I must inform you of something that I was supposed to keep to myself. Lord InuTaisho was fully capable of reawakening my lady's memories, but he did not due to her futuristic way of combat that is more unpredictable than a flexible cat. He also did this to you on purpose considering you defied him once. He's testing you, young pup."

Growling softly, he then spoke up, "Testing me for what exactly?!" Kirara's eyes then narrowed before she spoke, "I thought that would have been rather obvious due to the way he gave you a set of rules to follow. He's making sure that you know where your place is by showing his dominance, per say. I guess what I am trying to say is... he wants to know if you will have the gall to even attempt trying to steal what he deems to already be his. Should you take it, or should you leave it?"

He... could reawaken her lost memories... and is making her suffer because of what he once did to the idiot?! This was outrageous! Kirara could see the expression on Haruka's face, making her snicker, "I can guarantee you that lord InuTaisho will send missives that he will be coming to visit, but he will never truly show up to test if you can actually refrain. However, even I know as to how dangerous you have become due to fighting with only the use of one eye for such a prolonged time."

"In other words, young pup, he is making sure that his attack dog remains chained up on a tight leash. He will keep his charade up for one entire year before finally showing up to see if you have done as you have been told. Perhaps if you open up to my lady, she will open up to you as well. Think about it lord Haruka, by the time an entire year passes... will my lady even remember as to who lord InuTaisho even is? She will only have you for that time period," she explained seriously.

Now he knew what he was going to do. Yes, he will train her for that entire year... however, he will then give her memories back to her... after making her his mate. The only thing he was going to do was be sure that he would always want her around. Well, he would play hard to get for a while so that she would begin to lust for him... and him only. In the meantime, he would make her completely forget about that jackass. He was no one's attack dog, he was the ruler of the north.

Eleven months down the road, he was sitting in his study to get work done whenever Azuki entered with a missive, "Lord Haruka! I bring word from lord InuTaisho. He claims that he will be coming to witness Kagome's progress again." Rolling his eyes, Haruka then scoffed, "Yeah, Kirara already told me everything. He will always make the claims, but never actually show up." Kagome then walked in wearing one of her dresses with a smile on her face, "Hey Haruka, I have a question!"

Chuckling, he then fanned Azuki off, "Thank you for the notification Azuki. Why, hello Kagome, what might your question be?" Azuki then bowed as she smiled softly and walked out, only to slightly turn her head to watch as the angelic lass walked to Haruka to lightly drape her arms around his neck before kissing his cheek before speaking sweetly, "What would you like for the evening meal tonight?" Snickering at her, he then tugged her to his lap, "Hm... I don't know! Surprise me!"

Hearing Haruka's laugh and bright tone was precious, and she was more than happy that he had found someone to finally love. Closing the door, Azuki then blinked before reopening the door, "My lady, please take good care of him." Giggling, Kagome then nodded, "You don't even have to ask me to! So, of course Azuki!" Nodding, she then closed the door again before walking away. Everyone in the castle as of late held smiles on their faces thanks to the miracle in the form of an angel.

Turning her head towards him, Kagome then rubbed her nose against his while smiling brightly, "Haruka, you are sweating like crazy!" Unlacing his top with a gentle smile, she then tugged his top off and folded it neatly before leaning in and kissing his lips tenderly, "Why don't I help you with your work today?" This made Haruka chuckle and squeeze her belly tenderly, "You don't have to do that." The angel then wrapped her arms around his neck, "Your right, I don't, but I want to."

Pressing his cheek to her neck with a serene smile, he then gave her neck a tender kiss, "Well, then perhaps I should graciously accept, my lady." Blushing at him as her tails mindlessly coiled around him, she then lightly swatted his chest as his tail wrapped around her, making her smile and stroke it lovingly, "What am I going to do with you...?" This made him chuckle and begin doting on her to the extreme as she began doing his work, "Oh, I am quite unsure of that answer."

Smiling at him, she then tapped his arm, "Signature... love." This made him turn red and chuckle before signing the document, "Oh my, someone is getting bold." Giggling at him as she finished all of his work for him, Kagome then laced a hand through his, "Hey, Haruka?" - "Mhm?" - "Will... Will you stay with me tonight?" This made Haruka give her hand a tender squeeze, considering he could hear how nervous her heart was pounding, "I would love to get my snuggles on tonight."

Oh, she knew as to how much he loved to snuggle. It wasn't exactly a hard thing to figure that little aspect about him out. However, now she had to know, "Hey, how come you like snuggling with me so much?" Releasing a breathy chuckle as he signed the last document, he then simply told her, "Well, it's because of how soft and warm you are. More than anything, it's because it's you. I'll tell you everything soon enough, promise." Nodding her head, she then smirked, "I love ya too."

Well that was unfair, so he tickled her, "That was for me to tell you, not for you to so rudely pry from my mind!" Snorting out a laugh, she then stood up, "Well, I'm going to go and get dinner ready." Standing up, he basically glued himself to her as she walked. Kagome had become rather accustomed to this man literally being glued to her as she walked around, so she giggled, "Oh, are you going to help me?" Blinking rapidly, he then sensually kissed her neck, "Anything for you."

"Well then, put your shirt back on," she giggled and teased, only for him to wiggle his eyebrows, "You sure you want that?" Blushing deeply, she then turned her head, "Do it and you can bathe with me tonight." Oh hell yeah. That shirt was on in little to no time. Remembering, Kagome then came to a stop, "Haruka... I have the spell Infinity cast on me... it doesn't make me immortal... but... you will die while I never age..." - "If you're so worried about it... then use it on me too..."

One month was all it took for Haruka to gain the nickname of "Haru", gain Kagome's full love and adoration, finally take her in bed, almost mate her, be called her mate... and all hell to break loose. Thinking that the woman that he loved so much was now dead, Haru broke down as often as he could. He became so skittish of falling in love ever again that he never took on another as his mate, nor did he allow any other women, other than Azuki, too close to his clearly damaged heart.

::End of Flashback::