Chapter 3, finally, and I found a problem with Chapter 1.. it had deleted the last part of the chapter. Do not worry, I shall have that fixed in no time. Please, enjoy, and remember, I accept all reviews because I want to know how to make my work better.

I was running, running faster than I ever have before... I was afraid, alone, hurting... Why can I not escape? Why must I hurt so deeply for this stupid emotion? I am running away from her, away from the one I cannot stand to see unhappy.... Damn that bastard for hurting her... I cannot wait until I kill him... I want to hurt him so deeply. I am running through the forest, to her, not away.... I can smell her sweet fragrance, the soft smile on her lips... I can see it clearly.... I am falling... away from her now... I cannot see... why am I so far from her... I can no longer sense her, smell her... I want to reach out and hold her in my arms... I'm falling faster, faster... I see her... she is with... No! It cannot be! She is with him, the one who hurt her! She kisses him, but why? His eyes... no, his eyes show a great deal of distrust! Get away from him! Hurry! He is going to... No... that damn bastard... no!

The lord sat up quickly, hoping it was merely his imagination. He looked around and saw he was no longer in the forest as in his dream. He saw Inuyasha maliciously kill Kagome. He wouldn't stand for it, even if it was a dream. He wanted to see his half brother's head roll. He stood up quickly, grabbing something from his dresser, and entering the halls, noting the servants scurrying around. He walked swiftly to Kagome's room and silently opened her door. He entered, a sense of peace filling him. He walked over to the bed she slept in, and gently placed a hand on her forehead. She was burning up. He grabbed the cloth from the water basin, sitting beside her on the bed, and he began to wipe her forehead as he had done earlier that night.

Sesshomaru smiled at the girl, resting peacefully beneath his gaze. He hoped she stay like this forever, perfectly at ease, unharmed, and in a blissful state of mind. If only he could join her there. Sesshomaru leaned down to look at her face more closely, ad he noticed she didn't seem to be as peaceful as he had thought. He reached into her mind, seeing what she saw as she began to moan with discomfort in her sleep.

The young girl was running, far from the threat that followed her swiftly. She screamed, cried out, anything to get the attention of passers-by. She ran, stumbling and trying so very hard to keep the distance between her and the threat unseen. She screamed louder, and louder still. Her shrill voice echoing throughout the forest. She fell, suddenly trapped beneath the threat. It breathed down her neck, looking her over. She saw what, or better yet who the threat was. Inuyasha was in his demonic state, sizing her up for the kill. She let out one final scream, and a flash of white and silver was shown in the darkness. She was freed from Inuyasha's grip as Sesshomaru pulled him from her. He slew Inuyasha with a few hits from his newly crafted sword, of which a name was not known.

He pulled Kagome to her feet, her tripping into his arms in the process. She blushed quickly, and he merely gave a slight laugh. Sesshomaru pulled Kagome closer, looking down into her eyes. Her soft gray-blue eyes shining with the light of the moon. He slowly leaned down and brought his lips passionately to her own. She stared as he performed such strange actions, being the demon lord. She slowly relaxed into the kiss and the dream melted away...

Sesshomaru looked surprised as he came out of her mind. Kagome started to wake up, slowly; she opened her eyes to look at the figure before her. She let out a slight sigh and stretched, not really caring that it was Sesshomaru. He laughed slightly, and Kagome looked at him.

She gave a small yawn as she asked, "May I ask what's so damn funny?"

Sesshomaru looked into her hypnotic eyes and smiled. "Yes, but it might cost you."

He smiled, his eyes showing his happiness. Kagome looked at him curiously, then asked another question of the lord.

"Well, what would it take to get the answer from you? I have to know if it's worth it..." she said, still very sleepy.

"I have nothing in mind, but you could think of something, could you not?" he teased, leaning down and kissing her forehead.

She looked surprised as he kissed her, wondering if he was all right. He then stood and walked to the other side of the room, standing in front of a large oak dresser. He opened the drawers and pulled out a silver Japanese gown. He looked back to Kagome, then to the dress once more. He tossed the dress to her and said that she put it on, as he left. She stared after him in wonder. Why would he be doing this? She stood in front of a full-length mirror, holding the dress up to her figure. She smiled and then put the dress on. She turned and showed herself what the full effect of the dress was. It was beautiful.

Sesshomaru knocked on the door and came in after she said it was alright. He looked stunned as he watched her looking in the mirror. The dress suited her better than he thought. He looked at her, her eyes catching his as she turned to look at him. She blushed and made him smile. He walked over to her and asked that she spin around for him. She did, and he watched her, the dress looking so wonderful on her figure.

"Sesshomaru... please, it makes me feel uncomfortable to have people stare at me. What do you think?" she asked curiously.

"Beautiful..." he whispered before he could catch himself. "I mean... you look good, and the silver color suits you better than that horrid green uniform you wore."

She saw him blush ever so slightly, and it made her laugh. She looked up at him and thanked him for his nice comment. She was a little surprised, but not as much as for what happened next. Sesshomaru asked that she follow him, and she did. They walked around for quite sometime, talking about anything that came to mind. Kagome thought of how this was so unlike the Sesshomaru she had known. He stopped, almost causing her to bump into him. She blushed slightly for not paying attention.

"Please, step outside with me Kagome. I want to show you the garden," his voice soft and dark like the night.

Kagome followed, carefully. She marveled at the garden, all of the wonderful smells of the flowers. There were so many exotic flowers, many of which she hadn't seen before. Sesshomaru stopped under a Sakura tree, blossoms fully bloomed. She looked at him and wondered why he'd stopped here. Then, she noticed he was looking at her. She was in a brief state of surprise, but shook herself out of it.

"Sesshomaru... why did we stop here? Is something wrong?" she asked curiously.

"No, nothing is wrong. I just want to know how you like everything so far," he said, his voice soft.

Kagome looked around and said it was wonderful, the whole time Sesshomaru marveling at Kagome. He stopped her, having her face him. She looked up with confusion. He smiled, and asked that she relax, which she did.

"Kagome, do you still trust me like you did last night?"

She looked at him before nodding. Then, she couldn't believe what he did next...