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(A/N: The chapter is for all of you guys you have read my last two chapters.)

Chapter 15: Dark Hearts and Love's Deep Embrace
By InuShemeeko

Yukio's maroon eyes burned with malice as he watched Naraku leave his palace.

"How dare he come here, and medal in my plans. The sun will set soon for Naraku I will see to it myself."

Yukio turned on his heel as he walked to the window. A small fire demon stood by the door and a waited Yukio's orders.

"You may yet not be out of my reach Shimiko. You shall die the same death of that of your mother."

As Yukio turned back to face the fire demon, his long brown braid whipped to the side. Yukio's maroon eyes burned with a dark and knowing fire.

"Malu, go and summon Shoi back to me before he his killed."

The small fire demon stuttered.

"Y-Yes-sssss, my lord Yukio. Bu-ttttt, I thought you wanted him to kill her?"

Yukio garnet eyes burned with pleasure.

"Yes, indeed at first I did want him to kill her. However, I now have bigger plans for her. Now go and bring Shoi back to me."

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Inuyasha brown eyes glazed down at Kagome as she slept. Last night had been wonderful. After what they had shared in each other's arms he had a feeling that he would never let Kagome go. Kagome opened her eyes slowly as she smiled up at Inuyasha. The sky was becoming light as the sun rose into the sky.

"Kagome, I want to make you mine forever. Do I have your permission to do so?"

Kagome slowly nodded her head yes. As Inuyasha's hair started to lighten. Once Inuyasha felt himself changing back to his hanyou form. He pulled Kagome into a passionate kiss as he placed his right hand on Kagome's neck. Heat rolled from their bodies as the kiss became more heated. Inuyasha's eyes flashed a ruby red as he felt his claws pierced into the tender flesh of Kagome's neck. Kagome became rigged when she felt Inuyasha's claws dig into her neck.

Inuyasha then pulled her hair away from her neck. He then pulled Kagome into his lap. A possessive growl slipped from Inuyasha's lips, as he stared at the blood on Kagome's neck. Inuyasha then placed his tongue against the wound he had made. Licking the blood away, the blood flow had stopped within a few seconds. Inuyasha voice became husky as he spoke to Kagome.

"Now, you belong to me in every sense of the word. Not even that stupid wolf dog would dream of taking you away from me."

Kagome's chocolate eyes widened as she slowly turned her sore neck to face Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, you mean that we're like married now?"

Inuyasha shrugged his shoulders.

"If you want to look at it that way yes. Does that bother you?"

Kagome's raven hair bounced as she shook her head.

"No, I was just a little surprised is all."

Inuyasha's golden eyes widened as he gently lifted his new mate away from him. Kagome then cased worried eyes down at him.

"Inuyasha, what is it? What's wrong?"

"I smell blood lots of it."

"Huh, where is it coming from?"

Inuyasha leapt to Kagome's window.

"It's coming from the well. Let's go Kagome."

"Kay."

Kagome grabbed her bag and then climbed onto Inuyasha's back.

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Malu soon found him self on a battle ground, his eyes smiled at the carnage that the renegade wolves had left through out the village. Malu's coal black eyes fell upon Shoi as he prepared to attack Shimiko.

"Shoi, enough the master wishes to see you now."

Before Shoi could respond, he disappeared into a burst of black flames. Within seconds he appeared in front of Yukio. Yukio seductive voice was husky as he spoke.

"Your men have done well. I am pleased with the work they have done. I am aware of the lost of men that you had suffered. I shall repay you with new soldiers as soon as possible."

Shoi kneeled in front of Yukio.

"I thank you my lord. I will do as you wish of me. What of lord Naraku?"

Yukio's blood colored robes drug behind him across the marble floors of his palace.

"You shall leave Naraku to me."

Shoi nodded in response.

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With Shoi gone Shimiko rushed to Kiyoshi's side. However, once the sense of blood drifted and coated Shimiko's sense of smell she found herself fighting the urge to vomit. The smell of blood was sickening to her that she couldn't even stand to be near Kiyoshi. Which tore at Shimiko's heart, because she couldn't stand seeing him hurt, but the smell of the blood throughout the village drove her away.

When she was sure that she was a mile from the village. Shimiko then emptied her stomach of all its contents. She could still smell blood in the air; she then looked over at her left shoulder to see a gash in it. Shimiko slowly placed a clawed hand over the small growing bulge of her stomach. She knew that she would have to tell Kiyoshi today that he was going to be a father.

'What do I tell Inuyasha, he could be the father as well?'

Before she could answer her self she felt her mind and body fall into a dark void as she slipped into unconsciousness.

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Kiyoshi winced as he looked down at the claw marks on his chest. He then remembered Shimiko she had been here a few minutes ago, now she was gone. Kirara made her way over to Kiyoshi. It was like she could sense how desperate Kiyoshi was to find Shimiko. Kiyoshi turned and looked at Kirara.

"Kirara, can you track down Shimiko?"

Kirara leapt into the air with Kiyoshi on her back as she took off toward the smell of Shimiko's scent.

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When Inuyasha and Kagome arrived in the village. Sango, Miroku and Renjro and Keade where taking care of the wounded.

"There must have been some battle here last night."

"You said it Inuyasha."

Kagome and Inuyasha both spotted Miroku and Sango.

"Hey Miroku, Sango you guys alright?"

Miroku and Sango looked up from what they were doing.

"We are both fine Inuyasha."

Sango came up to Kagome.

"Yes, but Yori was injured and Kirara, Kiyoshi, and Shimiko are missing."

Inuyasha looked over at Sango with soft eyes. He could tell that Sango was worried about them.

"Don't worry Sango we'll find them I promise."

"Yes, Inuyasha I know we will."

Sango watched as Inuyasha wrapped a protective arm around Kagome's waist. What peeked her interest more was what she saw when the wind blew Kagome's raven hair away from her neck.

'Are those claw marks on Kagome's neck. I've heard rumors that dog demon mark their mates in such a manner. Could Inuyasha and Kagome really...?'

Sango blushed lightly at the thought.

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It did not take Kirara long to find the spot where Shimiko lay. Kiyoshi's brown eyes widened as he stared at the large gash in Shimiko's shoulder. Kiyoshi then stared at Kirara as she stood her ground and growled softly, when Yasahiro suddenly appeared beside of Kiyoshi.

"Yasahiro."

Yasahiro's right hand glowed a brilliant yellow as he waved it over Kiyoshi's chest, the claw marks that had been on Kiyoshi's chest quickly faded away. He then placed his left hand over the bulge in Shimiko's abdomen area. A bright red and pink light reflected off of Yasahiro's hand as his ears picked up two steady heartbeats. The larger one Yasahiro knew belonged to Shimiko while the smaller one was that of the child that grew within her womb.

Kiyoshi looked at Yasahiro with confused eyes as he watched him lower his hand away from Shimiko.

"What are you doing aren't you going to heal Shimiko's wound?"

"No I can not."

"I don't understand? You healed my why not your sister's?"

"I healed your wounded to help Shimiko's scents. The smell of blood was making her ill. She may be weak for a day or two, if that is the case let her rest. Shimiko should heal nicely on her own, for she and the child does not seem to be in danger."

Kiyoshi's eyes drifted to Shimiko's abdomen area as he then place his right hand over the small bulge. He then looked up at Yasahiro.

"Shimiko is pregnant, you mean I'm going to be a father?"

Yasahiro smiled as he looked over at Kiyoshi.

"Yes, you are indeed. However, there is a small chance that the child could be Inuyasha's."

"So, something did happen in the cave that day?"

Yasahiro just nodded his head, before he spoke again.

"However, neither my little sister, nor Inuyasha truly know what happened that day. I only know that on that day, their demon instincts were set free. The desire to mate was opened up, that desire and need is too strong for them to ignore. "

Kiyoshi voice was steady when he spoke.

"I don't care if Inuyasha is the father. I will love it not matter what. For the child is also a part of Shimiko."

Kiyoshi then looked at Yasahiro once more.

"Wait, you never really answered my question."

"If I were to heal her. The child in her could in turn start to grow faster. That is why I would prefer for my sister to heal herself."

The wind soon picked up and within seconds Yasahiro vanished. Kiyoshi caught Yashiro's voice in the wind.

"Take my sister home and care for her. The months will be moving faster, enjoy the time you have with Shimiko. Show her that you do truly love her."

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Sango turned away from Kagome and Inuyasha as she caught sight of Kirara.

"Kirara!"

Inuyasha and the others turned toward Sango's voice. A wounded Yori made her way towards Kirara and Kiyoshi who carried a unconscious Shimiko.

(A/N: This looks like a good place to stop. Hope you guys enjoyed. Don't forget to R&R Thanks Ciao)