Hey, pssst… wanna here a secret? I don't own Inu Yasha! I know, I know, you people are all surprised to hear that, aren't you? Rumiko Takahashi does however own Inu Yasha. I guess I'll just have to settle for writing stories about them. Oh well. On with the next chapter. Warning, this chapter gets pretty lemony. Are still gonna read it? Well, I warned you, so no flaming me! This chapter is kinda long, so bear with me….

Chapter Four

"Inu Yasha! Can you slow down! None of us can run as fast as you can! Onegai, slow down!" Miroku called out desperately. They had been traveling for a couple of days now, almost nonstop. Inu Yasha halted suddenly. He turned and glared at the monk, his ears flat. Sango and Shippou cowered from Inu Yasha. Neither dared interfere

"Slow down?" he said, his voice deceptively soft. Miroku nodded unaware of the trap. Inu Yasha looked at him for a moment, aghast. "SLOW DOWN? We're almost there, and you want me too slow down?! What the hell is wrong with you, you selfish jerk! Kagome needs our help! Who knows what Sesshoumaru is doing to her right now as we speak! And you just wanna "slow down"? We are going to keep moving, all of us," at this his eyes swept over the three, "until we reach my brothers holding! We will then rescue Kagome! Are there any more questions?" he asked scathingly, his eyes roaming over the three. They all shook their heads. "Good." Inu Yasha replied, turning towards the trail once again. He would find Kagome; he just had too….

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Kagome sat in her chamber, combing her fingers through her hair idly. She was bored and she kind of missed Sesshoumaru. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. She was a bit shocked. Nobody had ever knocked before; they just came in without warning. She tentatively stood up.

"Come in." she said nervously. The door slowly swung open. Kagome gasped when she saw whom it was. It was Rin. He child ran up to her and smiled brightly. Kagome looked at the innocent face, and couldn't help but smile back. The girl held up a flower.

"This is for you, Kagome-san." She trilled, handing Kagome a bright yellow dandelion. Kagome took it, and tucked it into her hair.

"Arigatou, Rin-chan." She said, bowing to the child. Rin giggled.

"Now it is time for your bath. I am to take you to Sesshoumaru-sama's special Hot Springs! I've only been their once, but Sesshoumaru-sama said that I am 'sposed to help you bathe! Won't it be fun, Kagome-san!" the child said, clapping her hands together. Kagome smiled and nodded, allowing the child to take her hand and lead her towards a walled in place outside. Once there, the child helped Kagome strip off the light shift she had been wearing. Kagome eased herself into the steaming water gently. She immediately felt the hot springs working magic on her body. Rin giggled again.

"These are Sesshoumaru-sama's special hot springs. They have magic in the water that makes you beautiful! Kagome allowed the child to wash and rinse her hair, and then she just sat and soaked up the blissful heat. Kagome listened to the girls' idle chatter for awhile, before noticing something else. On a rock beside the hot spring, a kimono had suddenly appeared! It was red, the color of blood. Kagome reached out to touch it and it was very silky. As she got out of the water, she shivered at the sudden coolness of the air. It would be dark soon. Rin held the kimono up to Kagome and Kagome put it on, admiring the silky garment. When she was dressed, Rin handed her a silver hairbrush. She carefully brushed her hair until it shone with the luster of a black pearl. She turned around when she heard Rin gasp.

"Ohh, Kagome-san, you look beautiful!" She smiled and bowed to the child.

"Arigato, Rin-chan" she said softly. The child tugged on her sleeve suddenly.

"It's getting dark soon. I must now take you to Sesshoumaru-sama's chamber. You will come with me." She stated cheerfully, tugging on Kagome's sleeve to get her to follow. Kagome followed, her mind on what was happening. A distant part of her subconscious still knew that it was wrong for her to be here, but that place was clouded and hidden from her conscious mind.

Upon reaching what Kagome guessed were the doors to Sesshoumaru's chamber Rin suddenly turned towards Kagome and bowed. She then, without a word, turned and scurried off down the hall, leaving Kagome to stand in the hall, alone. She didn't have to wait long, however. A moment later, the gigantic doors to the room were opened and Sesshoumaru himself stood on the other side. Kagome gasped in shock when she saw him. His armor was gone leaving his chest bare, and all he had on were a pair of soft-looking leather pants that hugged his body like a second skin. He smiled at the look on Kagome's face.

"Ahh, my pet, you are here at last." He purred, his eyes on her heart-shaped face. "Won't you come in?" he asked, as he held his hand towards her. She took it, her face flushing a bit. Sesshoumaru led her into the room. An enormous bed dominated the room. Kagome was brought back to the present by the rolling purr of Sesshoumaru's voice.

"Are you comfortable, my pet?" he asked, his golden eyes glowing in the dim room. She nodded. He slowly opened his arms, and waited for Kagome. Kagome looked at him for a moment, as if unsure of what to do. Sesshoumaru, as if sensing this, spoke to her softly.

"What is wrong, my pet? Are you frightened of your lord?" he questioned. Kagome shook her head.

"No, Sesshoumaru…sama." She said softly, walking slowly into his embrace. She placed her head against his chest and inhaled deeply of his scent. It was spicy, with a hint of the forest in it. He folded his arms around her body in an embrace, and buried his face in her ebony tresses

"Sesshoumaru." She sighed, looking up into his golden eyes. He looked back at her, his eyes dark with lust.

"Yes, my pet, what is it?" he said, his voice smoothing over her like honey, as he placed his hand softly upon her cheek. Her skin was warm, and alive under his touch. He saw her tilt her face up towards him.

"What are you doing, Sesshoumaru-sama?" she asked him, her voice slightly breathy, and tinged with nervousness. He smiled at her, and allowed his hand to move slowly down, from her cheek to her collarbone.

"I am merely feeling your beautiful flesh, my pet. Do you wish me to stop?" he asked, his voice a bit sharp. Here was the true test, for the ritual to work; she had to be willing. She looked at him solemnly for a moment, then nodded.

"Hai, continue, onegai. It feels…nice." She replied, blushing. Sesshoumaru allowed himself the luxury of a smile.

"Do you wish to touch me, my pet?" he inquired, his golden eyes glowing faintly in the flickering light. He saw Kagome blush, and look down, so he quickly took one of her hands and placed it on his muscular chest. She gasped as she felt the rock hard muscles, and pulled her hand back quickly, as if she had been burned. After a moment, she slowly returned her hand to his chest, and began to stroke his stomach, with light, feathery movements, causing Sesshoumaru's muscles to contract. Slowly, so as not to frighten her, he moved to work at the belt of her kimono. Kagome felt herself become bold, so she placed her hand on his lips, then slowly trailed it across his collarbone, then to his nipple, and then finally to his stomach. Sesshoumaru gasped at her touch; it was like liquid fire. He finally got her belt off and pulled the kimono off of her shoulders. The skin was milky white, and Sesshoumaru gasped in wonder at the sight of it.

"You are…so beautiful." He murmured seductively, causing Kagome to shiver. "I want to taste every inch of you, if you will let me. Kagome's body went through yet another series of tiny tremors, but not from the cold, but from the actions he set upon her, for she could feel nothing but intense heat. Sesshoumaru slowly pulled her kimono off. It slowly pooled in the floor under her like a waterfall of red lava. Kagome put her hands in front of her breasts to shield them, but gently, Sesshoumaru removed her hands. "Your beauty is not something that you should be ashamed of, my pet. You should be proud." He purred, as he ran a knuckle along the underside of her right breast, causing her to gasp. Sesshoumaru smiled knowingly. Silently, he bent his head to kiss Kagome. Her mouth felt sweet to his, and silently, he let his tongue slide along her lips, causing her to open her mouth in surprise. Swiftly, he sent his tongue into her mouth. It plundered the sweetness of her and Kagome soon found herself responding. Soon her tongue was joining his in a slow, tribal dance of wits. Kagome felt herself slipping further and further towards Sesshoumaru, towards the beckoning darkness. Sesshoumaru reached a hand out to fondle her hips and thighs, causing her to spasm against him.

"And now, my pet, we begin. Sesshoumaru said softly to Kagome. She looked at him with a dazed expression on her face and nodded weakly. He smiled. Slowly, he began to kiss her again, not just on the lips, but on her chin and nose and eyelids. He cautiously worked his way to her throat. Kagome felt tongues of flame licking at her body from the intensity of Sesshoumaru's ministrations. She heard him saying something, but she couldn't make it out through the haze that clouded her mind.

"Flesh against flesh," he whispered, ripping his pants off haphazardly. Slowly, he pressed himself against Kagome's silken flesh. Kagome moaned into Sesshoumaru's chest. He cautiously pushed Kagome toward the immense bed that stood behind her, like a sentinel. The two of them fell onto the bed together, but for some reason, Kagome couldn't tell when she had actually stopped plummeting. She felt like as if she were slowly drifting down a dark abyss, with no way to stop. She was brought back somewhat by that strange, distant voice again.

"Blood, touches flesh; blood touches blood." he sighed into her ear. Suddenly, Kagome felt a sharp stinging pain in her throat. She tried to pay attention, but was soon lost again in the swimming darkness. Sesshoumaru licked patiently at the wound he had made on her throat. He had to be sure not to take too much. "Your blood is sweet, my pet." He whispered. Kagome didn't respond, and Sesshoumaru believed that it was now time. Taking one of his sharp claws, he quickly raked it across his chest, just above his right nipple. A thin line of crimson appeared.

"Flesh becomes one; be like I am." He murmured as he lifted Kagome down onto his hard shaft. Kagome moaned once, from the pain of entry to her virgin flesh, but soon, she was writhing against him. Sesshoumaru pulled her bowed head down towards his cut. "Drink, Kagome, drink of me." Kagome did as she was told, and hungrily began to suck and lick at the wound. Sesshoumaru arched his head back at the sensual feeling that assailed him. He placed his hands on her breasts and fondled them for a moment, causing her to moan in pleasure. After what seemed like an eternity, he pulled her hungry lips away from the wound and allowed it to heal. Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru, traces of blood still present on her full lips. Sesshoumaru smiled at her. He silently lifted her off of his lap, and placed her beside him on the bed. The ritual had been done, now all he had to do was wait. 'It's probably a good thing,' he thought, 'that such a simple ritual only works on humans. My dear brother would kill for what Kagome will now have.' He looked at Kagome; she was staring at the fire in the hearth, her eyes slightly wistful. He placed a hand on her shoulder, causing her to turn her head to face him. He caught his breath as he saw her large brown eyes staring into his. Grim resolve took over then. For the ritual to work, she had to go sleep now.

"And now, you will sleep, my pet." he said, touching her forehead softly. Kagome silently lay down and closed her eyes dutifully. Sesshoumaru took a moment to study her while she slept. Her skin seemed paler, but that was expected. Sesshoumaru gently lifted the hair from out her eyes. "Tonight you will sleep, and when you wake up, you will be just like me-a demon." He whispered to no one in particular. Kagome shifted a bit in her sleep, unaware of what was soon to happen…

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Deep in a forest, Inu Yasha was sitting in a tree, trying to get some sleep. It wasn't working. Down below, he could see and here the others sleeping peacefully. He grimaced at them for a minute, before turning his face to the moonlight that had often comforted him. It was so beautiful tonight. The moon was full and engorged, but more importantly, it was a blood moon. Inu Yasha started when he noticed this.

"A blood moon", he whispered in awe. "Those things are supposed to be the harbingers of pain and suffering. I hope Kagome is all right, but I have a very bad hunch." Inu Yasha felt a single tear sliding down his cheek. "Kagome!" he cried, "KAGOME!"

Heheheh, my first lemony-ritual! *Cheers* Okay, I know the ritual was kinda Vampire-ish, but hey, it worked. So, what did you people think? *Crickets chirping* Crap, well, please review and tell me if you liked it. I will ignore any flames I get because of the lemon part, because I did warn you all! Right at the top of the story, and if you read it anyway, that's not my fault! So please don't flame me, it's a waste of time. Oh, by the way, THANK YOU for all of those glorious, glorious, reviews! I can't believe that I got almost a hundred for three chapters! *Huggles audience* Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the chapters to come, and I will keep updating, if you guys keep reviewing. Is it a deal?