Here I am with Chapter 5! Sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out. I was sick, and I also had a little bit of Writers Block, I hope that goes away after this chapter. I know that this story isn't exactly cohesive, most of that is accounted to the fact that I really am writing this as I go along. Anyways, I'll get on with this next chapter!

Disclamer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters. Don't sue me, I am sick, tired, lonely and cold. ^.^





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While all this was happening.....

Inuyasha walked over to the sleeping Miroku and Shippo.

"Hey" he said "Get up."

Neither the monk or the kitsune stirred.

"Hey!" He said loudly. Still, the two bodies on the ground didn't move.

Inuyasha bent down and sniffed. "Well, they're not dead." He lightly kicked Miroku who did not respond.

"Feh, stupid monk."

'I don't even need them anyway. I cant wait for them to get up. I have to find Kagome!' Inuyasha thought to himself. Taking one last glance at the sleeping monk and fox demon, he darted of through the forest, jumping from one clearing to another. Suddenly he picked up a familiar scent. 'Kagome? No, its not Kagome, its..."

He landed in the clearing where the scent was coming from. A tall woman looked at him through dull eyes.

"Ki-Kikyou?"

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Sesshoumaru leaned into Kagome. She was in his power totally. Her scent was nearly driving him crazy. He suddenly wanted to kiss her. He leaned in, his breath mingling with hers.

Kagome's eyes widened.

"Se-Sesshoumaru..I'm afraid of you right now." She choked.

Sesshoumaru's grip on her hands and neck loosened. He thought he liked it when she was afraid of him. Suddenly he didn't want her to be afraid of him anymore. He abruptly grabbed her arm and pulled him to her. Kagome's eyes widened. (think of the expression Kagome has when Inuyasha hugs her in that one episode. ^.~) His silver hair fell over her back as he leaned down. ( Remember folks, he is MUCH taller than Kagome! ^.^)

Kagome relaxed a little bit as she realized that Sesshoumaru had no intention of hurting her. 'WAIT A SECOND!' Her mind screamed at her, "Sesshoumaru is HUGGING YOU!!!!'

'Wait a second!' Sesshoumaru's mind screamed at him. 'You're HUGGING a human!'

Sesshoumaru pulled away just as Kagome pulled away from him. Their eyes met briefly before Kagome blushed and turned away.

"We have rested enough, let us proceed." Sesshoumaru said quietly.

"Mhn." Kagome responded.

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Kagome trudged behind Sesshoumaru silently. She watched his hair, having nothing better to do. A sudden thought sprang in her mind. She decided to ask Sesshoumaru.

"Sesshoumaru?"

He glanced back for a second. He didn't say anything, so Kagome proceeded.

"Where are we going?"

He stopped, his head turning slightly. "To the western lands."

"But why?"

"I thought you knew, I am taking you hostage for the Tetsuaiga." He started walking again

"I figured that out, but why go all the way to the western lands?" Why not just wait for Inuyasha, or better yet, why don't you just go out and find him?"

"Because, first of all, If we just wait, we have to face the risk of many attacking demons. Secondly, I refuse to seek out my brother. He will have to find me, in my own lands."

"But that's-"

Suddenly a giant demon sprang upon Kagome, grabbing her up and sweeping her away.

"Sesshoumaru!" She screamed.

(I was going to end the chapter there, but since I was so mean with the last chapter...)

Sesshoumaru quickly followed the demon, ready to slash it to bits with his poison claws. When he was in range of the demon, he bunched his muscles up, ready to strike, when he realized Kagome was in such a position that he could not kill the demon without harming Kagome. He would have to save Kagome first, then kill the demon. The demon jumped, and Sesshoumaru saw his chance. Sesshoumaru came up from underneath the demon and grabbed Kagome, and pulled her free. Kagome held on to Sesshoumaru tightly. He landed a little roughly and quickly set her down, before springing upon the youkai and slashing it to bits.

Kagome sat quietly on the ground, her forehead resting on her knees. Sesshoumaru landed beside her.

"Are you hurt?" he asked her quietly, but urgently.

Kagome looked up at him, with traces of tears in her eyes. She threw herself on him, hugging him tightly.

Sesshoumaru looked down at her, utterly surprised. For a few minutes he just stared, before he asked her, "Whats wrong? You've been through worse."

When he got no response, he lifted her head up. She was asleep.

He let his emotionless face dropped and he laughed quietly.









That's chapter 5 for you. Sorry it took so long to get out!! Anyway, Read and Review!!