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Chapter 3: The Direction From Which He Came

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Kagome opened her eyes and looked around. The sun had come up. A thin layer of dew covered herself and Sesshoumaru. The young girl slowly sat up, rubbing her eyes and yawning. "Good thing it's still early," she said softly to herself, "Inuyasha might come after me. I hope."

"I guess that means I should get you back to him now," Sesshoumaru said in his usual monotone as he stood up. After brushing the tiny water droplets off his clothing, he offered his hand to Kagome which was accepted. He pulled the girl to her feet then started off into the forest, "Come. We had better get going."

Kagome sighed and followed him quickly, catching up after a short while and keeping up at his side. "Where are Jaken and your other little friend?" She asked curiously, her hands crossed behind her back as she watched him. His face still hadn't changed. She had never seen anything but a blank stare on his face. 'He could lighten up a little,' She thought as she waited for an answer from the man next to her.

Sesshoumaru continued to walk forward, not turning to glance at Kagome. "Jaken and Rin are waiting for me in another part of the woods. I will return to them as soon as you are back with Inuyasha."

Kagome was confused. 'Why is he being so nice to me?' she thought, her eyes fixed on his face, 'Why did he leave Jaken and Rin behind to come find me? What's going on here?!'

"That's it!" Kagome said angrily as she grabbed his sleeve and turned him around to face her, "What are you doing here with me? Last I heard you despised me!" She dropped her hand from his sleeve and curled her fingers into a fist, glaring at Sesshoumaru.

The young man looked down at the angrily little girl. He had been hoping she wouldn't ask that question. He knew it was going to seem strange for someone like himself to go searching for Kagome and not kill her. He sighed and continued to stare at the girl, 'Why me?' He thought to himself.

"Answer me!" Kagome yelled, startling Sesshoumaru.

"Calm down Kagome." He said softly. He looked down at her for a moment, their eyes locked in a gaze of something other than hatred. Sessoumaru's soft golden eyes fixed themselves on Kagome's. Without thinking, he leaned over, his face coming within inches of hers. They stopped, continuing to stare at each other.

Kagome opened her mouth to speak but her breath was cut off by Sessoumaru's lips. For a moment Kagome hardly noticed what was going on. This older man's arms around her and lips on hers felt right for some reason. It wasn't until he placed his arms around her that she realized what was going on and she began to return his soft kiss.

For what seamed like forever the kiss continued. It was only broken because of Kagome's need to breath. She managed to pull away from the young man in front of her. She looked up into the light amber pools that were his eyes. They stood still for another eternity, staring into one another's eyes until they heard a strangely familiar voice echo through the forest.

"Kagome! Where are you?!" Rang Inuyasha's voice, darting in and out of the think forest.

Kagome jumped away form Sesshoumaru with a gasp. It took Sesshoumaru a minuet to realize he was still holding onto Kagome and she only barley managed to escape before Inuyasha landed in the clearing they were standing in. Kagome turned and looked at him, their eyes meeting for a quick second before Inuyasha's bright yellow eyes fell on his brother.

"What did you do to her?" Inuyasha said in almost a growl. His hand was clenched tightly around the handle of Tetseiga. "I should kill you for even looking at her you Bastard," he said as he drew his sword, transforming it into it's full length.

Sesshoumaru stared at him for a moment, his expression remaining as calm as it usually was. Kagome, on the other hand, was already running in front of Inuyasha, stopping him from hurting Sesshoumaru, "Stop Inuyasha! He didn't do anything wrong!"

"Are you kidding me Kagome?! You reek of his scent! How do you know he didn't try anything when you weren't looking?! Inuyasha yelled as his eyes fell to Kagome then back up to Sesshoumaru who hadn't moved during this entire conversation.

At last Sesshoumaru stepped forward, towards Inuyasha, "What are you accusing me of little brother?" The young man walked around Kagome, not touching her on the way over to face his younger brother. Inuyasha's eyes were fixed on his, watching his every move with extreme caution.

"I'm accusing you of taking advantage of my Kagome! That's what I'm accusing you of stupid!" Inuyasha yelled as Kagome watched the two of them form the side.

'His Kagome?' thought Kagome. 'Does that mean he chose me over Kikyo? But now look what I've done. I ruined it. He's nicer going to trust me now that I got caught with Sesshoumaru.'

Sesshoumaru looked blankly at his little brother for a moment before speaking again, "I wish you wouldn't jump to conclusions little brother." The young man slowly drew his sword, his eyes staying fixed on Inuyasha who got ready to attack Sesshoumaru.

A smirk formed on Sessoumaru's face. He held the sword out in front of him for a moment then tossed it aside in Kagome's direction. "Kagome," He said softly, his eyes still fixed on the surprised look on his brother's face, "I know you have to power to purify evil and your sacred arrow can destroy evil. SO do me a favor. Piece the Tokijin with your arrow."

"But Sesshoumaru," Kagome stuttered, "That will destroy it. Are you sure you want me to strike it with a sacred arrow?"

"Yes Kagome. I will use the Tensega whenever a sword is needed." Sesshoumaru answered, not moving his gaze.

"Are you insane?!" Inuyasha yelled, "I will kill you now that you don't have a sword to fight back with!"

"No you won't!" Kagome yelled as she jumped in front of Sesshoumaru, her arms out to her sides in a protective manor, "He didn't do anything wrong. You can't just go killing him. He's really nice and a lot more understanding that you are!"

Inuyasha looked stunned. He dropped his guard and stood up straight, looking at her for a moment until Sesshoumaru placed a hand on her shoulder. "Let go of her you creep!"

Sesshoumaru glared at his brother for a moment before turning to Kagome, "As much as I hate to leave you with my little brother, I must be going now. Good luck Kagome. And be sure to destroy that sword for me." He smiled at her and with one last glance at Inuyasha, he walked off into woods, back in the direction from which he came.

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I know this chapter is short but I'm tired and my fingers a numb so that's all folks! R&R please. And let me know if I spelled the names of the swords wrong. It's an easy mistake. I think I got all the names right this time though. If I missed anything, just tell me. NICLY! Thank you (