Well… I didn't bomb my tests, so here's the next chapter!

Last time:

Lust! Eyes growing wide, Kagome bolted from the area that the male kitsune was standing in, completely forgetting her past ordeals with demons. When you run, they enjoy it all the more….

Now….

Yoko grinned happily, for a chase made it all the more fun. He ran close behind Kagome through numerous corridors and hallways, at last cornering her near his chamber. The female kitsune looked up at the male with fear, anticipation, and something Yoko couldn't identify in her eyes. He walked toward her steadily, his tail twitching back and forth. The unknown emotion in her eyes was revealed all the more clearly now… it was- SMACK! Kagome had smacked Yoko quite hard for the second time in a week. He glared at her, his lust not forgotten, but there was another emotion inside of him, knowing slightly at his conscience. It wasn't guilt, but something that scolded for attempting to take her without her permission. Kagome had evidently noticed a change in his scent, for she relaxed greatly. There was something there that she was certain had not been in his scent… it was sweet and made her giddy, hoping that the scent was directed to her. She stared into his eyes, and he into hers, each trying to figure out that shy emotion. "Dinner is about to be served." Yoko mumbled, blushing at how long he had been chasing her in a lust-induced daze.

~;@~;@~;@After Dinner, in Kagome's Room~;@~;@~;@

Kagome sat in her room, staring at the walls. Shippo was somewhere around the palace, more than likely getting into trouble. And for once, Kagome didn't care. She was thinking about earlier today, when Yoko had her trapped. She had felt excitement, admittedly. But she was having a hard time coming to turn with that OTHER thing she felt… It was as if she wanted Yoko to claim her. Was this love? She didn't know. It was more wonderful, stronger than whatever she had felt for Inuyasha. Deciding to go for a walk, she wandered into the hallway; not realizing what was about to happen.

~;@~;@~;@After Dinner, in Yoko's room~;@~;@~;@

Back and forth. Back and forth. Yoko was pacing, an activity he didn't do very often. Why did he stop? He was sooo close to claiming her—wait a minute… Claiming her? Why didn't he treat her as he did the rest of the females who caught his attention??? Feeling an oncoming headache, Yoko decided to beat it and take a walk, his les unconsciously leading him to Kagome's room just as her door opened.

~;@~;@~;@Now, in front of Kagome's door~;@~;@~;@

"OUCH!" Kagome yelled as she slammed into something in front of her. "Why don't you watch where you're going, woman?" Yoko asked angrily, not realizing it was Kagome who he had ran into. She glared fiercely up at him, and after she realized who it was, turned crimson. "Uh… oops. Sorry. Bye now!" she said in a slightly hysterical voice. Before she could flee back into her room, Yoko grabbed her shoulders roughly, slightly piercing Kagome's pale shoulders, drawing sweet smelling blood. (Uh…. Let's just say she had a nightgown on or something…) His eyes transfixed on the crimson drops slowly swelling forth from her shoulders, Yoko bent down and licked away the redness. Kagome smelled that sweet scent again, flowing off Yoko in waves. Delicious warmth spread through her body at his tongue's touch, causing her to melt into him. Yoko smiled gently at her, earning a blush from Kagome.

Once more, the unnamed emotion flooded their eyes, but now they knew what it was. Lifting Kagome up bridal style, Yoko took them into his room to get some… sleep. Right… sleep.

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A humor short…. Shippo and the Kitchen.

Wandering around a castle was never a good idea for a young kitsune. But Shippo had smelled a delicious scent…. He followed his nose, finally reaching the kitchens. The cook, a young ice demon, was making plans for breakfast. A pot, unaccounted for by Shippo's determining, lay on the stove. So THAT was where that smell was coming from! Walking over to the silver pot, Shippo jumped up to the counter and looked over into the pot. There was a thick liquid bubbling gently. As he was preparing to stick a paw in, the ice demon noticed him. "Tsk tsk! Little one, you shouldn't be here! But….. you are kinda cute, I guess you can have some cookies! the servant went over to a cabinet and grabbed a jar of double chocolate chip cookies. Shippo's eyes grew huge as he dived face first into the cookie jar. He ate all the cookies in one huge gulp, causing the ice demon's eyes to grow huge.

As the sugar began to kick in, Shippo grew hyper. He banged around the kitchen, freaking out the cook. "Little one! PLEASE calm down!" Shippo glanced at her, looked around, and saw the pot of bubbling liquid again. He dived towards it, gulping it all down. His eyes bulged as he burned his throat, and he frantically ran for water. As he went, he very slowly slowed down, turning a unique color of green as he slowed. There was a loud POP as he turned into a… frog. "RIBBITRIBBITRIBBET!!!!" Shippo er… ribbeted to the cook. She humphed at him, and said, "That's what happens when you eat what you don't know what something is!" Shippo glared at her, and with a POOF, was back as the adorable little kitsune we all love. Removing a leaf from his head, he grinned at the dumbfounded cook. "Hee hee hee… I just transformed myself into a frog! But… what was that stuff for anyways?" Shippo was beginning to feel a odd sensation in his stomach… like he needed to go to the bathroom NOW. The cook looked at him bemusedly. "It was a potion for the groundskeeper… he has constipation often. She watched as Shippo ran for the nearest bathroom with a wicked grin on her face.

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~;@~;@~;@ Kuro's Incoherent Babbling~;@~;@~;@

Gah… I think I rushed the getting together process again. Oh well! I am officially addicted to 'scary' music like Marilyn Manson. I think I'm gonna leave the Feudal Era alone for awhile, cause nothing has really happened there in this story at least… I also saw the first picture of Kuronue too! Hee hee. I might eventually do a Kuronue/Kagome fic when I finish one of my stories. There's just a wee little problem with that idea though… I have no idea how Kuronue acts .! But I'll find out eventually…