Hello once again. A little note to those who read this: this chapter is in the POV(Point Of View) of the one she meets. Can you guess who? And if you can, I must warn you, he is slightly out of character. Enjoy.

Darkness... All I feel... is darkness... Where am I? I can't... why can't I get up? What's wrong with me? I... is there someone here with me? I can... I can feel someone.... Kagome thought silently.

I saw her lying on the ground and brought her to my home. She slowly began to awaken at my touch. I did not want any of the servants to bother her, and I wanted to be alone with her anyway. I hoped she wouldn't be startled when she awoke from her slumber. She seemed to have been in a daze when she crossed my path, and I fear it had something to do with that damned half demon Inuyasha. I hoped I was wrong...

"What...? Where am I? What the hell am I doing here?" she spoke so softly as she awakened, startled to see me.

"You are here in my home. I hope it is to your liking, or I could just get you another room. Please, let me know if you need anything else," I said as I placed the cold rag in the basin of water.

I dried her forehead with a towel and stood to leave. She called me back. Why, I do not know, but I stopped and looked back at her. My servants had clothed her in a beautiful black kimono with silver dragons spiraling around the material that conformed to the curves of her body so well. It suited her, unlike that horrid uniform she was forced to wear with that fool Inuyasha. She would never see him again if it was her wish, and I'd gladly grant it. Her skin was far too pale for a healthy human's skin. She must've been sick as well. Her eyes were regaining their brilliant blue color, something they didn't have when I encountered her. She seemed to be getting back to normal, for the most part.

"Why... what am I doing here? All I remember is everything getting dark and... Inuyasha! Where is he?! What happened?" she asked bewildered, jumping up and folding over the covers.

The poor girl was in a state of shock. I walked back to her side and forced her to lie back on the pillows and cover back up in the sheets of the large bed. I smoothed back her hair and asked that she please calm herself. She looked at me with a wide stare. I knew she wasn't used to my acting so kindly, but it was my brother I did not like, and not her. She would never feel my anger so long as he was nowhere near her. She may have caused me trouble in the past, but that does not mean I hate her for it. It was all just to please my half brother, that damned bastard.

"Is there something wrong? Tell me, what happened to make you so shaken? Did it involve Inuyasha?" I asked her kindly and slowly so as not to make her worry.

She looked away from me, her eyes showing everything. She then grew very angry, and she lashed out with her words, anger and hatred filling them as she spoke his name.

"Never speak that vile half demon's name again! I never wish to be near that inconsiderate ass that you call a brother! I hope he dies for all I care... he's such a jerk... Damn Inuyasha...."

She began to cry, bringing her knees to her chest and burrying her face in them. She didn't seem to be too happy with him, and I wasn't going to correct her on the fact that he was my half brother. She seemed so unhappy, and I didn't understand what Inuyasha had done, but if I could help it, he'd pay three fold. I took her chin within my index finger and thumb, holding it up so I could see her face. Such sadness was there, in her eyes. Whatever my half brother had done, he'd pay dearly for hurting this girl. I looked deeply into her eyes, and waited for her sobs to cease. I then spoke kindly and gently to the girl.

"What did he do to you, Kagome?"

Her eyes widened at my use of her name, something I never had done before. She then relaxed and pulled out of my grip, throwing off the sheets, and standing next to the bed. She walked to the window of her room and sighed deeply. I sat there, curious as to her answer.

"I found out who he cared for... and... as much as I hated it at the time... it isn't me. He loves that damn Kikyo!" she paused, trying to hide the fact she was crying again. "Damn him, and damn her! They can both rot in hell for eternity with each other! I no longer want to see him again... not any of them... they all remind me of him..."

She started to drop to her knees, but I used my demonic speed and made sure she didn't fall. She looked up at my, startled. I noticed at once that she didn't feel comfortable. I just told her I didn't want to see her fall, and that I was sorry if I offended her by touching her, the whole time keeping an emotionless face. She shook her head as I let go of her waist. She was so small and frail...

"No, I don't mind, but... it's just not like you to be so caring... why?"

I gave her my answer bluntly, "It isn't you I do not like, merely my half brother, whose name I shall not speak for your sake. Yet, mark my words, he gave his word to never hurt any innocent, and he has failed in that promise. I shall make him pay."

She watched me, a confused look on her pale face. I turned to her and asked that she not worry about it. I then walked back to her side and led her to the large bed. She looked dazed and then turned to face me, stopping me from proceeding. She looked into my eyes, and I into hers.

"Why are you being so kind? It isn't like you, whether you hate me or not. I want to know why. Tell me, or I refuse to be a polite guest in this house for another moment!" she said heatedly, her eyes shining with anger, making them even more beautiful.

"Kagome, I do not have anything against you, and you've not seen me act this way because you've never been around me when I'm not angered at someone. So, do not question what you've no knowledge about. Now, please. You are sick and tired, and do not lie, I can tell. So, lay down now." I said, pushing her backwards and onto the bed.

She looked shocked, even though I didn't push her hard, it still startled her. She looked at me, then refused to do as I asked, standing up once more. Kagome was starting to be a pain, but I found it to be like a game, and it interested me more than anything. I gave her a look that said: "Do you really want to play this game, girl?" She looked at me and laughed, not knowing much of anything else to do. I quickly appeared by her side, and she stopped. She looked at me as I stared her down, not in a threatening way, but in a new way I've never stared at someone before.

"What... what are you going to do? I didn't mean to laugh at you, but I found it to be funny... I guess... because I was nervous. Please, Sesshomarru..." her eyes pleading as she spoke in a whisper.

How good it felt to hear my name spoken through those lips. Some strange feeling come over me, looking into those eyes. I've always tried to spare her life when in battle with Inuyasha, only make it hard for him and act like I didn't care about anything. In reality, I was very fond of the human girl, the one Inuyasha promised not to hurt. I spoke gently, softly. A tone was in my voice that startled the both of us, a tone of sincere kindness and love.

"Kagome, I won't hurt you... You shall never feel my anger so long as you are nowhere near Inuyasha, and I hope that you can learn to forget about that heartless half demon. Please, Kagome... loose the fear in your eyes..." I was surprised at my voice as I brushed back a strand of her hair that had fallen into her eyes.

She lost all sense of fear then, but slightly tensed as a reflex when I touched her. I hoped to remove all her pain, her fear of me. I slowly leaned closer to her, feeling her warm breath against my skin. Her eyes became wide with shock as I moved closer to her. I could smell her sweet breath, her sweet scent that I never noticed before. Why was I acting so strangely?

"Sesshomaru... what-" I cut her off by placing a finger over her mouth.

My thumb caressed her lips, and I held her to my chest. I saw the look in her eyes of utter surprise. I was truly shocked at myself as well, but I was happy at that moment, and for what reason i know not. It had something to do with the fact that Kagome was here and not with Inuyasha, that she never wanted to be with him again. I had her at last, or so I hoped. Her voice was like silk when she spoke, and I was glad to hear it once more.

"Sesshomaru, please. What's going on?" she spoke quietly, almost ready for me to silence her or hit her, neither I'd do at any moment, except maybe silence her.

I smiled as I spoke to her, picking her up and startling her in the process, "Kagome, do you trust me at this moment? I would like to know..."

She gave me a look as she searched my eyes a moment, then nodded slightly, not really sure if she should've chosen that as her answer. I smiled and placed her on the bed.

"Good. Now, get some rest. It's still dark out, and tomorrow you can freely roam around my home and even leave, if it is your desire. I hope you sleep well. Goodnight Kagome, and may you have good dreams."

I left her in the room, turning off the light after she had gotten under the sheets a final time. I hoped she wouldn't wish to leave, but that wasn't my choice, and I wasn't going to force her to stay with me if it wasn't her wish. I returned to my own room and sat in silence for a moment, and then I decided to sleep that night, not knowing why. I quickly fell into a deep slumber and dreamed...