Hello everyone!!! Guess what I got!!!

Inuyasha: Lemme guess. . . more sugar?

I always have sugar. *grabs in pocket and takes out pixie stix* no. . . I HAVE THE SEVENTH CHAPTER! YAY!!!!!

Sesshomaru: and this is cause for celebration?

Of course it is! *glares* I need to keep me reviewers happy!

Sesshomaru: -_- I will never understand you. . .

And I will never figure out why I love you so much. . . wait, YES I DO! YOU ONE SEXY DEMON BOY!!!! *tackles* hehe. . . nice ass! ^_^

Sesshomaru: please get off me

NO! MINE! *huggles*

Inuyasha: I'll just leave you two alone. Anyway, since authoress is busy I'll do disclaimer. Pixie stix woman doesn't own us so don't sue! She won't own us in the future so you can't sue her in the future. She hasn't owned us in the past...

Reiko: JUST GET ON WITH THE DAMN STORY!

Inuyasha: O_O sheesh, fine. Here's the story. *slowly walks away from Reiko*

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Chapter 7

Reiko snuggled closer to Sesshomaru's sleeping form. A content sigh was heard from her demon. She smiled; hers and will always be hers. Last night was one of the most unsurpassed nights she ever had in a long time. Sesshomaru's grip on Reiko became tighter and he placed his head on her shoulder.

Much to Reiko's surprise, he began to. . . purr! She smiled, even for a ruthless killer, he is still like an over grown puppy, gentle and loving. Reiko gave a little chuckle at the sight of Sesshomaru as a dog, making Sesshomaru stir. Quickly he blinked his amber eyes and looked at her.

He raised an eyebrow. "What's so funny, love?"

Reiko looked down and said, "Just thinking of something." He just shook his head and bent down to place his head on her stomach. Reiko ran her hand through his hair. She loved him so much it hurt. Everything about him was hypnotizing. Reiko was happy with him, which wasn't something that happened often to her. Everyone she knew shunned her ten years ago. Sesshomaru, no, he stayed with her, he didn't run off like everyone else. I guess he really loved her.

"Aisheteru." She whispered. Sesshomaru nuzzled her stomach with his face and whispered back, "Aisheteru."

The room was engulfed in silence, but not a tense one. It was a peaceful silence that all lovers have, ones where talking isn't required, only the presence of that someone.

Sesshomaru finally sat up, the blanket pooling in his lap. Reiko turned to look at his lean form. He was an exceptional lover. A price for anyone, but now only Reiko's, and that made Reiko feel warm. She let out a sigh that made Sesshomaru gaze at her, and then he smiled. Slowly he turned, slowly crawling on top of her and kissed her lips. Reiko wrapped her arms around his neck and melted her curves with his. Sesshomaru buried his right hand in her hair. When they broke the kiss, Sesshomaru rubbed his nose with hers.

"Time to get up my salvation." Reiko smiled, he told her last night that she saved him from becoming something terrible and was her salvation.

She kissed him again. "Only with you, my stone." To her, Sesshomaru was her set stone she could hold on to whenever she felt she was going to fall, to never let go of when she felt her fear taking her again.

Sesshomaru got off of her and quickly stood, taking Reiko with him. She gave a yelp in surprised but it only made Sesshomaru laugh and kiss her again. Finally he put her down and wrapped his arm around her waist, the other going to his mark on her shoulder. Reiko placed her hand on top of his and smiled. "I finally found my mate, and I will never let you go." He said placing chaste kissing on her cheeks and forehead.

"Nor would I leave you." She replied and brought his lips to hers for another passionate kiss.

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"Auntie Re is just going to love my present! Isn't she mama!?" Makoto said while holding up a small box with a bow on it.

Kagome smiled, "Of course she will." Inuyasha and the gang had gone to the future for a week got their vacation. Since Reiko couldn't go they got her a few souvenirs.

Chika shouted from her father's arms, "Auntie Re is going to love my present better!"

"Nuh uh!! She's going to love mine!"

"Nuh uh!"

"Uh huh!"

And so the 'nuh uh - uh huh' war began. Finally Sango cut in, "I bet she will love both of your presents just the same."

"Your mother is absolutely right. So stop fighting." Replied Miroku who tickled his daughter under her chin.

Suddenly Makoto stopped in his tracks. "Daddy, do you smell burned wood?"

Inuyasha sniffed the air and nodded, "Where could it be coming from?" As if he said some magic word the village came into few, with charred huts and burnt fields. Even people were still trying to clean up the bodies.

Everyone stopped in there tracks and looked at the scene in horror. Kagome put her hand over her mouth gasped at the carnage. "Who did this? What happened?" Keade came into view, carrying a small basket of herbs.

"Keade!" Kagome yelled.

Keade turned and gasped. "Kagome! When did ye return?"

When the group met up with her Sango said, "Thank goodness you're alright! What happened here?"

Keade looked around and then beckoned them to follow. When they were out of hearing distance from the other villagers she said, "It was. . . Reiko." Everyone stared at her, not able to believe what he or she just heard. The old woman sighed and told them what happened.

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Sesshomaru was sitting in the Great Oak tree, with Reiko in his lap. Reiko wished not to be seen anywhere in the village for a while. She was still upset at what happened at the village so they snuck away and came here, where they wouldn't be bothered.

She looked up at his handsome face and hugged him tighter. "Thank you."

Sesshomaru looked at her and tilted his head, "For what Reiko?"

She put her head in the crook of his shoulder and sighed, "For being there for me and not running away."

Sesshomaru kissed her forehead. "I would never leave you. I would give up my life for you." Reiko looked up and kissed his chin. He smiled and placed his chin on top of her head. Both closed their eyes, clinging to one another lovingly.

"Sesshomaru-sama! There you are!" the lovers opened their eyes and looked down to see who said that.

Sesshomaru's eyes stayed expressionless while he said, "Jakan?"

The little creature bowed. "Yes my Lord, it is I. I have been looking everywhere for you. What happened to you? What are you doing up-

His words were cut short when he saw Reiko in his master's arms. His eyes became wide and he started jumping up and down. "Master Sesshomaru! What are you doing!? Why do you have a human in your arms?! Are you going to kill her?!"

Reiko glared at the ugly creature and Sesshomaru tightened his grip on her so she wouldn't jump down and pulverize Jakan. He calmly said, "No Jakan, I am not going to kill her, I have no desire to kill her."

"Why not!? She is a human! They are all weaklings..."

"Shut the fuck up you ugly toad!" Reiko spat, almost jumping out of Sesshomaru's lap. Sesshomaru held her back, feeling her magic stir. He quickly calmed her down, not wanting her to do anything rash.

Jakan stepped back quickly and held up his staff. "And look at their tempers! If I were you Sesshomaru-sama, I would get rid of her as soon as. . ." Jakan was thrown back, a big bump forming on his head.

Reiko was almost standing, a small acorn in her right hand poised to throw. "If you don't shut your ugly face I'll throw more acorns at you! This time I'll make sure I hit your eyeball!" Jakan's eyes were swirling and Sesshomaru was trying to not laugh.

Unfortunately he lost the battle and started to laugh, a beautiful, melodic sound. "Acorns? You are threatening him with acorns?" Reiko looked at him and blushed.

She settled herself back on his lap. "Well they hurt if you can throw them hard enough." Sesshomaru chuckled and ruffled her hair. Reiko gave a small pout and tugged some of his hair. "Meanie." She said. He retaliated by grabbing her head and planting a kiss on her lips.

Reiko pulled away and smiled. He smiled back and kissed her nose. Suddenly he tensed up, grabbing Reiko close to his chest. "What is it?" She asked.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed. "Someone approaches."

"Reiko? Are ye over here?" Reiko looked down to see Keade with the others. Now it was her turn to tense up. They probably now know she was the one who almost destroyed the whole village. She buried herself in Sesshomaru's chest, as if trying to hide.

Kagome looked up and pointed. "There she is! Reiko! Please come down!"

Reiko shook her head and tears welled up in her eyes. Sesshomaru stroked her hair and whispered, "You are going to have to tell them sooner or later. Why not now?"

She gave a shuddering breath, "It's. . . just. . . hard. I've been lying to them for about three months, who I really am. They probably hate me now."

"Why don't we let them be the judges of that?"

Reiko finally nodded and he picked her up, jumped out of the tree and placed her on the ground. Slowly he wrapped his arms around her waist for support, mentally and physically. Reiko leaned into him slightly. If anyone thought this was unusual they didn't show it.

She looked at the gang, then at the ground. "I'm sorry you guys. I betrayed your trust and almost destroyed your homes. If you don't forgive me I understand." She closed her eyes to hold back tears.

Suddenly she felt three pairs of arms circle her legs and waist. Reiko looked to see Shippou, Makoto, and Chika, their child faces full of sadness and worry; and forgiveness.

"We forgive you Auntie Re. It was an acci... acci"

"An accident." Chika's mother corrected.

Makoto quickly nodded and said, "Yeah, everyone makes them so don't be sad. Look!" He took something out of his pocket and held it up. "I got this for you! I hope you like it!"

Reiko took the box and opened it. Her eyes widened. Inside was a silver necklace with a small rose charm. She bent down and hugged him, "Thank you Mak. It's beautiful." She put it on.

"Well if you like his present then you'll love mine!!" Chika quickly ran to her mother who handed her a package, then ran back to Reiko and put it in her hands. Reiko slowly opened the box to see a stuffed animal of a white dog. Instantly she thought of Sesshomaru and giggled. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow and Reiko wrapped her arms around the little girl. "Thank you Chika. I'll keep it with me always."

Chika giggled, "So, whatcha gonna name it?" Reiko grinned evilly and whispered something in her ear. Chika was laughing so hard she had to hold her stomach.

Everyone else looked puzzled and Inuyasha said, "What's so funny?" Through breaths she said, "She. . . named. . . him Sesshomaru!!!" Everyone started laughing uncontrollably and Sesshomaru crossed his arms, trying to hide his own amusement.

Finally Kagome said, "Reiko, will you please tell us what happened?" She looked at her and nodded. Slowly she got up and walked back to the hut, everyone a step behind.

Sesshomaru was about to follow when he felt something tugging at his pant leg. He looked down to see Makoto, holding a small box. "Uncle Sesshomaru. . . this is from me and Daddy." He showed the box. Sesshomaru was surprised; his brother actually got him something? He knelt down, took the present, and slowly opened it.

Inside was a beautiful dagger. The hilt of it was gold, fitted with red and sapphire jewels. Also on the hilt was a great white dog curled lovingly around a rose. Sesshomaru smiled.

"We had that hand made for you. Since you are always with Auntie Re we had the rose put in. She always smells like roses."

'Yes she does' Sesshomaru thought. "Thank you Makoto." Makoto walked up and gave him a big hug, and Sesshomaru returned it. Finally Sesshomaru picked up his nephew and followed the rest of the group, completely forgetting about Jakan under the tree. He also never sensed the presence in the woods.

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Kikyo looked at the group in disgust. How could he? How could he choose Kagome instead of her? For three years she wondered about that and every time the same question popped into her head, because he loves her now and not you. Kikyo wringed her hands in anger and disgust. "I will get him back you whore." She said to particularly to no one.

"Oh my dear, do you seriously think you can get him back by yourself?" Kikyo quickly spun around to see a very ugly looking man sitting on a branch behind her.

"Are you saying I am incapable of doing it?" She yelled.

The man just tilted his head. "Actually... that's exactly what I think. You are incapable of doing it."

Kikyo sneered. "Why do you care about what my affairs are anyway?" The man jumped down and literally crawled to her.

When he was about five feet away, he said, "Because we both have the same dilemma. The one I want is in love with that damn demon. Your love is married and has a son..."

"Don't remind me!" Kikyo spat. "If only I could get rid of that brat and that whore..."

"You can my dear." He whispered. She looked at him. He went on, "All you have to do is... kill them." He tilted his head.

Kikyo still stared, and then a smile crept to her face. "If I kill them then I have him all to myself. It's brilliant."

The man smiled, "You see, we do have the same dilemma. But we also have the same solutions. We have to kill the ones they love. If we do this together then we could be unstoppable."

He now had Kikyo's full attention. "What do I have to do?" The man's smile broadened and told her to follow him. 'Such a fool this one is... will believe anything.' He led her away, to explain what she had to do, and secretly hiding the fact that she was only a pawn that wasn't going to last for much longer.

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Man! Kikyo is such a bitch! I %#@&ing hate her!!! WHERE IS SHE!!! *grabs metal bat*

Sesshomaru: *holds back* calm down woman!

SHE NEEDS TO DIE!!!! *death glare*

Sesshomaru: Don't you have a say in this Inuyasha?

Inuyasha: why should I care? I have a family and Kikyo is made out of clay. Who wants to love clay?

Good point my little hanyou! *pets ears*

Anyway, this chapter is done! Yay! Sorry it's so short but I didn't know how I wanted to write it. Well anyway... hope ya like!

R&R please and thank you!!! Next chapter coming up soon! Stay tuned! Now where are me pixie stix? *runs off*

Sesshomaru: -_- if she doesn't cut back on those things one of us are going to end up in a dress...

HEY THAT'S NOT A BAD IDEA!!!!

Sesshomaru: O_O JUST KIDDING!

(AN: I'm sorry to anyone who likes Kikyo. But truth to tell, I hate her with a passion. She is so mean to Inuyasha in the episodes. I think she needs to be killed and be burned in hell for all eternity. So if you want to flame me, go ahead, it still won't change the fact... I HATE KIKYO! Gomen again to those who like her.)

p.s. sorry it has taken me a long time to post this... I had a HUGE writers block. I still do but it will go away soon!!! BYE BYE!!!