"Truth Revealed"

By: Shi-chan

Rating: PG

Warnings: None thus far

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha so leave me be!

Author's Corner!!

Shi-chan: Here's an interesting concept I came upon, when I was reading some Sesshoumaru/Kagome fanfictions ^^ I hope y'all like!

Sesshoumaru: So now you drag me into your insane fanfictions? Don't you think you should focus on something else, human? Perhaps, the idiocy of yourself?

Shi-chan: You talk funny, Fluffy-sama!

Sesshoumaru: *glare* DON'T CALL ME FLUFFY!

Shi-chan: Okay, I won't call you Fluffy, Fluffy-sama! :)

Sesshoumaru: *kills her*

***NOTE*** Inuyasha/Kagome is a wonderful couple, but to tell you the truth, I can't pick between Sesshoumaru/Kagome or Inuyasha/Kagome... I haven't done any fanfics with this couple however, and decided to do so ^^

***ANOTHER NOTE*** This takes place after "The Love In Which Transcends Time" (the movie), but you won't be confused or anything if you haven't seen it :)

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She had discovered his secret. On accident, of course, but nonetheless, she had revealed the truth behind his hideous outward nature. While bathing in the sauna near Kaede's village, Kagome had seen Sesshoumaru walking through the forest. He was with what looked like a human child, but she was in such a frantic rush to dress herself before the youkai came any closer to see if it was indeed a little girl. Once she had gotten her school fuku back on, Sesshoumaru and the figure emerged from the brushy forest. Kagome gasped. He, the Lord Youkai of the Western Lands Sesshoumaru, was with a human girl! She looked very young, about Shippou's age, and wore a yellow and orange kimono. If her hair wasn't so terribly tangled and pulled into a side ponytail, she might resemble Kagome herself.

Sesshoumaru and the little girl both looked up upon hearing her gasp. "That girl..." The inu-youkai hissed, his tongue pressing against his fangs as he spoke. He glared daggers at Kikyou's reincarnate, and she could only stare back at him, paralyzed with terror. Here she was with Inuyasha's elder, and stronger, brother. Alone. Not to mention she had just found him with a human, so to prevent such information being spread around, he'd surely kill her.

"Are you not the half-breed's wench?" The Lord Sesshoumaru asked the miko. Kagome's fear was suddenly forgotten as she blushed in anger and yelled in return, "I am NOT Inuyasha's wench! I've nothing to do with that jerk!"

[FLASHBACK]

"Inuyasha, get off of me!!" Kagome had awakened to find the hanyou asleep on her lap. He wasn't there when she fell asleep, and since he clearly had no romantic intentions, and if he did, he had no idea how to come about with them, she formed the hypothesis that he had rolled onto her in his slumber. The youkai awoke and immediately got off of her. "Kikyou!! Gomen nasai!" He yelled, clasping his hands together in a traditional Japanese apology.

Kagome flushed red, obviously angry. "KIKYOU?! Lately every time you talk to me you end up calling me Kikyou! I'm Kagome! KA-GO-ME!"--Tears formed in the miko's eyes--"You told me I'm not a replacement for Kikyou... but if I'm not... Then how on earth would you manage to confuse me with her so often?!" She was so frustrated that she was scared she would break down crying. Not long ago, it was discovered that Kikyou could no longer sustain herself, and passed on. Kagome expected Inuyasha to be devastated, and he was of course, but wouldn't let on to it. His response was a sigh of relief, and an "I'm glad that nightmare's finally over."

Later on that night he had admitted that he was in love with her, and the new couple shared their first kiss, which Kagome found to be truly amazing.

Inuyasha blushed severely. "Gomen nasai Kagome! It's just that I had a dream about Kikyou and..." Kagome cut his voice off, "You dreamt about her, eh? Didn't you tell me that you dreamt of being with me for so long? This isn't the first time you've called me Kikyou! I'm so sick of this... I *am* her replacement... No matter what you say, I know it's true..."

For once, the hanyou had no snappy comeback. He only stared at the floor and winced, as if bracing himself to be slapped or for Kagome to yell, "Osuwari shounen," but nothing came. Kagome fell to the floor, fainted with tears, and Inuyasha went to get Kaede.

The next day when the miko awoke, Kaede informed her that: "Inuyasha is visiting somewhere, and apologized sincerely that he could not be here for you after you fell ill last night." Kikyou's reincarnate placed her hand on her forehead to find that she was feverish. Once the elderly miko left the room however, Kagome took the opportunity to slip out of the hut. She had a feeling she knew exactly where Inuyasha might be, and though she was afraid to know if she was right, she went to find him.

She was right. He was lying next to Kikyou's grave, and looked as though he might cry. That was the final string. Kagome wasn't going to stand for being the second anymore.

[END OF FLASHBACK]

The prince youkai sensed that the miko had a previously bad experience with his younger half-brother, and smirked. "Well, do tell, wench. I could've told you he was a fool." Kagome bit her lip and told him everything. For some odd reason... she felt comfortable there... Almost the way she used to feel when she was surrounded with Inuyasha, Shippou, Sango, Miroku, and Myouga. It was nice, and yet it made her heart hurt dreadfully.

Once Kikyou's reincarnate recollecting the tale to the pair, the small girl frowned and embraced Kagome waist, as she could reach no higher. "He sounds so mean, that man Sesshoumaru-sama always fights with... Poor Kagome-kun..." Kagome smiled despite the obvious pain displayed on her face, and patted her head. "What's your name?"

The little human girl smiled brightly and replied, "I'm Rin! You're nice... Are you going to come stay with Sesshoumaru-sama and me?" She asked. Kagome giggled and replied, "Gomen nasai Rin-chan, demo... I have to go back to my own time. I'm not from here, and now that Inuyasha will be taking over the search for the Shikon-no-tama by himself, I'm not needed here." Rin bit her lower lip and turned to Sesshoumaru, giving him a puppy dog face. "Sesshoumaru-sama! I like Kagome-kun! I don't want her to go! Can she please stay with us?" The inu youkai closed his eyes and shook his head without hesitation. "We will have no other human living in my presence, Rin. She's lucky that she'll continue live today."

The miko once again patted the child's head and bade her goodbye. "I'm going home now." As she turned to go, she felt a tug on the end of her fuku. "Will..." Rin looked like she might cry, "Will we get to see you again?" Kagome shook her head. "Probably not..."

About a week after coming back, Kagome began to feel as though a part of her was missing. She knew for certain it was linked to the Feudal Era, but she wasn't sure exactly what there she missed so dearly. Surely it wasn't Inuyasha... she was upset with him. Maybe Miroku? No... she could live without Miroku. She though perhaps it was Sango or Shippou, but although they were close friends, she really doubted it was one of them. She couldn't think of anyone else, until suddenly it hit her. Recalling the scene with Sesshoumaru and the child, Rin, she began to feel warm. Seeing the youkai prince acting so kindly toward her, and Rin, almost scared her worse than when he was threatening to kill her.

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Author's Corner!!

Shi-chan: Don't worry Sesshoumaru/Kagome fans, I plan on making them end up together!! :)

Inuyasha: Nani yo?! Baka! Don't you dare...!

Shi-chan: Well, that *is* the point of the fanfiction no da, Inuyasha...

Inuyasha: Shi ne...

Shi-chan: That's my name! ^^

Inuyasha: IIE! SHI *NE*!!!

Shi-chan: Oooohh.... IIE!

~Shi-chan Meows~

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