Can anyone guess who's going to win this very short war? Bet you can't! Anyway, I'd like to apologize beforehand for the horrible descriptions of the fighting. I'm not so good at putting things like that into words. Oh well. But I hope it's good anyways.

Disclaimer: I don't own 'em.

A Life Saved Is an Ally Made

By Sesshieluver89

Chapter Four- Let's Play War!

Koenma's forces suddenly launched themselves forward, most of them heading for Sesshoumaru, while the rest went for Kagome. Sesshoumaru's army immediately moved to intercept the weaklings headed for their lord, while Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, Shippou, Kurama, and Hiei moved to protect Kagome. Kouga, Ginta, and Hakkaku had somehow managed to make their way into the center of Koenma's forces and were proceeding to destroy the army from the inside out.

"Inuyasha, move out of the way!" He did, and Kagome quickly let an arrow loose.

It took out a quarter of Koenma's army and Yusuke paused in his half hearted fighting to look at the destruction that one arrow caused. "Holy shit!" He looked at Kagome. "Just shoot about three more of those Kagome!" She grinned at him and he continued 'fighting' Shippou.

Kagome strung another arrow and aimed in Koenma's general direction. She let the arrow fly, and Koenma was shocked to see the fighters next to him destroyed. He looked to the source of where the arrow came from and was even more surprised when he saw Kagome glaring at him with a determined look on her face. "I missed on purpose that time Koenma. I'm warning you. Retreat now."

"Never."

Kagome shrugged. "It's your funeral." She let another arrow go and was fully expecting it to impale the impudent ruler. She was beyond shocked when a giant of a man managed to pull him out of the way before the impact. All fighting stopped when the man finally spoke.

"What is going on here?!"

Sesshoumaru stepped forward and said, "Enma, you had better teach that foolish child some manners before I decide to fully take over Reikai. If he threatens me again, I will kill him."

"Koenma started this?" He looked at his son. "Koenma, why did you break the treaty?"

"He broke the law. He killed five humans!"

"So you decided to get dozens killed in a foolish attempt of war? Look at all of the deaths you caused!" Enma made a motion with his arm, sweeping it over the battlefield. "You truly are a fool!"

"But Dad!"

"Koenma, I suggest you shut your mouth before it gets you in any more trouble." Enma turned back to Sesshoumaru. "I apologize for my son's stupidity and any trouble he caused you."

"Do not apologize to me. Apologize to Kagome."

"Huh? Why should he apologize to me?"

"You went through more than the rest of us did. The child placed you in prison because you would not help him, correct?" Sesshoumaru saw her nod. "Then you deserve an apology more than anyone else here. And I do expect Koenma to give it."

Koenma grumbled something under his breath, but said, "I apologize for putting you in prison, Kagome. But how did you escape?"

"Hiei," she said, grinning. "Oh, and if you ever do anything like that to me again, I will kill you without hesitation."

Koenma gulped and Enma smiled at her. "I like your attitude, girl. Care to work for the Reikai?"

"Forgive me for my rudeness, but are you crazy?! I wouldn't work for Reikai if my life depended on it! That must have been some kind of joke!"

Enma lost his smile, and said, "Watch your mouth. You should not talk to your superiors that way."

Kagome looked around 'innocently', "The only person here that is even remotely superior to me is Sesshoumaru. I'm pretty sure you weren't talking about him. So who were you talking about?"

"Why you insolent little wench! How dare you insult me?! If I don't receive an apology, this war will be restarted!"

"Why should I apologize to you? You're the one that dared to call yourself superior! I was only pointing out that you're not!"

Enma stared angrily at her before launching himself at her with great speed. She threw up her bow in defense and blocked the attack, then thrust her arm out, forcing Enma back. Everyone was staring at the two in shock, wondering if the war was going to start again. They watched as Enma charged again and once again met the bow head on. This time, Kagome charged it with a little of her energy, so that Enma would receive a jolt when he hit the weapon.

As soon as he touched the bow, he let out a yell of pain and shouted, "What was that?"

Kagome smirked as he held his arm in pain. "That was a little of my power. Care for some more?" She held out her hand and a ball of blue miko energy formed, hovering an inch above her palm. The orb grew bigger until it was the size of a basketball. Just as she was about to release it, Enma put up a shield around himself. Kagome threw the sphere of power at the fallen ruler and, as it impacted the shield, the two conflicting powers caused an explosion.

As the dust around the two cleared, it was obvious who the victor was. Enma was on the ground unconscious as Kagome stood looking at him with disgust. Inuyasha and Hiei joined her to gaze at the pathetic heap of flesh that was Enma while Sesshoumaru walked over to Koenma.

"My patience grows thin. You had best take your father and retreat."

Koenma nodded vigorously and ordered Yusuke and Kuwabara to collect Enma. The two glared darkly at Koenma, but did as they were told. As soon as they had a hold of Enma, they left.

A few hours later

"Well, that wasn't so hard," Kagome said.

"You're right Kagome-chan. I was expecting it to last a lot longer than it did." Sango smiled. "Of course, it was all thanks to you."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Miroku said, "You were the one that defeated Enma. They would not have retreated as long as he was still standing."

"Yeah, 'Kaa-san. They're right."

The four of them continued to talk about it, with the occasional comment from Kurama, Hiei, or Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru came in a little while later, asking to talk to Kagome. She looked at him curiously and nodded. "Okay." She got up and followed him out of the room, down the hall, and into another room. "Is something wrong, Sesshoumaru?"

"I don't think we have seen the last of Reikai." Kagome nodded at his statement, so he continued. "I think that they will target you."

"Why would they come after me?"

"You are the link to all of our alliances. If you disappear, our alliances disappear."

"So I need to stay on guard, huh?"

"Perhaps you would accept a personal guard?"

Kagome shook her head. "That would be fine if I didn't have school, but since I do, that's not an option."

"The school would let you have one if I explained the situation." She was about to say something, but he spoke first. "Please, Kagome. I don't want anything to happen to you."

She stared at him in shock and asked, "Why?"

"I don't know. There was always something different about you. My instincts have always told me to protect you. In all those fights with Inuyasha, I had to fight my instincts in order to attack you. I will not let any harm come to you now."

Kagome nodded at him and smiled. "Alright. Thanks for worrying about me." She walked up to him and gave him a hug.

He looked down at her and allowed a small smile to grace his face before he hugged her back. She lifted her head to look at him and they were captured by each other's eyes. The space between them slowly lessened until their lips were pressed against each other. Sesshoumaru wasted no time before running his tongue along her lips, asking for entrance. Her lips parted and he explored her mouth before coaxing her to do the same to him.

Kagome finally pulled away for air, and at the same time realized that the only reason she was still standing was because Sesshoumaru was holding her up. "Uh, Sesshoumaru, don't let go." She tightened her hold on him and they stayed that way until she could stand on her own again. When she could, she pulled away and said, "Sorry about that."

"I'm not."

She blushed and said, "I meant about not being able to stand."

"Ah."

They were silent for a few moments before Kagome asked, "So, who's going to be my guard?"

"The general of my army, Makoto."

"What's he like?"

"You will have to judge him yourself."

"Alright." They were silent once again, so Kagome said, "Maybe we should get back to the others. I'll have to go home soon."

He nodded. "Of course."

Once again the two of them walked out of the room, walked down the hall, and back into the study, where everyone else was waiting for them.

"Feh, it's about time the two of you came back." Inuyasha looked at Kagome. "Hiei says that your mother is worried about you."

Kagome nodded. "I know. Sesshoumaru was just about to take me home. Right?" She looked at him and he nodded.

"Before we leave, I must talk to Makoto."

He turned to leave and Kagome said goodbye to everyone before following him. She ran to catch up with him and stayed by his side as they walked out to the dojo, where Makoto was sparring with a neko youkai. Kagome looked around the enormous building and said, "Whoa."

Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at her, but said nothing as he walked up to Makoto. The demon that was to be her guard was a black kitsune. He had waist length raven hair and blood red eyes. He had a black tail with a red tip and a pair of fuzzy fox ears with the same coloring as his tail. He seemed like a serious person, yet gave Kagome a gentle smile when they were introduced.

"It's an honor to work for you, milady."

"Please call me Kagome. I feel uncomfortable being called anything other than my name. Unless, of course, you count my kit calling me 'Kaa-san."

He smiled. "Of course Kagome-sama."

She rolled her eyes and sighed comically. "Close enough, I guess. So, can we go now?"

"Of course."

Sesshoumaru opened a portal to the shrine and they stepped through to appear in front of the house. Kagome opened the door and called out, "I'm home!"

The sound of three pairs of running feet reached them and suddenly Mrs. Higurashi, Jii-chan, and Souta appeared in front of them. Souta looked happy when he yelled, "Kagome! You're back!"

"Well, of course. Did you think that I'd never come back?"

Her question was ignored as her mother asked, "Who are your friends, dear?"

"This is Sesshoumaru and this is Makoto," she said, indicating each.

"Hello. It's so nice to meet you. Would you care to stay for dinner?"

"No thank you. I have something I need to take care of. I'll let Kagome explain why Makoto is here." He bowed slightly to them and turned to walk out the door.

"Well, I guess I had better explain."

Well, another crappy ending. But, right now, I'm just glad the chapter is done. I hope you like it! Review please!