Disclaimer: I wish I owned Inuyasha (well actually I only want Sesshomaru!); but alas, this story is the only thing that is mine.

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Chapter 2: To the West

Soon after the argument with Inuyasha, Kagome left camp. She walked until nearly sun down. Realizing that it would soon be dark Kagome veered off the path in search of a placed to rest for the evening. Not long after this change of direction Kagome felt a demon nearby. She was still angry so she didn't try to be rational. She merely turned around poised for a fight. She half hoped that it would be Inuyasha, because at the moment she wanted to cleave him in two.
It was not Inuyasha, must to Kagome's disappointment. Instead it was his half brother Sesshomaru. He inwardly smirked, but Kagome couldn't see through his icy façade. "A young miko, such as yourself, should not be alone in these parts. Where is your usual body guard?" He feigned ignorance only to see what her reaction would be.
"Not every miko is deemed worthy of protection. A girl, such as myself, is easily replaced." She refused to cry in front of the great lord; however, Sesshomaru could smell salt, and knew that she was deeply hurt by his brother's words. In an effort to fight her tears, she changed the subject. "What makes you so interested in me? I thought your brother's wench, as you last called me, didn't concern you?"
Sesshomaru was honestly stunned by her quick mind. He knew better then to anger her; however, he did not expect her to question his presence. Remembering back to their last encounter and recalling that he tried to killer, he understood her mistrust. "I have a proposition for you, but I honestly expected to have to kidnap you." Kagome gasped and suddenly grew very fearful. She started to back away, but Sesshomaru explained that he didn't mean her any harm. "I do not mean to frighten you. I just thought would be the easiest way to get you way from the whelp."
At this Kagome tried to laugh. "I would not have fought you if you had asked politely. In fact at the moment I am more then willing to discuss your proposition. What can I do for you?" Her openness and willing kindness surprised Sesshomaru, but he didn't show it. At that moment a cloud started to grow at Sesshomaru's feet. Kagome was confused. 'Why was he leaving when she just said that she would talk with him?'
Seeing her confusion, Sesshomaru sneered. "I don't know about you, but I don't intend to sleep on the ground. Step close to me, and I'll take you to my castle." Kagome was hesitant, not wanting to trust another demon, but she did as she was told. Something about his aura seemed to tell her that he would not harm her. Together they flew away, and Kagome wandered what sort of proposition he had in mind.
Sitting in a tree, not to far away from where they had departed, was a very sad hanyou. He had hoped to apologize to Kagome, but just as he got close his brother had shown up. Inuyasha has listened to the conversation, and was surprised by her willingness to do as Sesshomaru wished. Little did he know that Kagome has sensed a great sadness in the Lord of the West; and for some reason, it seemed similar to what she felt for Inuyasha. Kagome wasn't sure, but she felt that Sesshomaru had lost someone very close to his heart.

I know that this isn't as exciting as the last chapter, but I have to build the history before I can really get into the story. I hope to explain Sessy's pain in the next chapter, and I'll explain the proposition at the same time. I want to do some Kikyo bashing, but I'm not sure when that will come in. I'll try to make the next chapter longer, but bye for now. I can't wait for reviews, and let me know about any grammatical mistakes (I'm sure I'm making tons lol!)