Chapter Five A Moments Flicker of Emotion

The bright morning sunlight seeped through the mahogany windowsills, and gently caressed the sleeping girl. Its gradual touch slowly aroused her from the deep slumber of the night. Opening her eyes slowly, its blue-gray depth slowly greeted the world with its beauty.

Groaning slightly, for sleep still threatened to draw her back in, Kagome worked to sit up. Shaking her head slightly, she slowly got off the bed, and made to get ready to greet the day.

The low rapping of the door could be heard, before opening to admit a small girl around the age of seven tumbling in. Her dark brown eyes light up immediately, when she found that one of her idols were already awake. "Onee-san!" she called happily, greeting her with her usual vibrant enthusiasm. "Good morning, Kagome onee-san!"

"Good morning, Rin." Kagome smiled at her warmly. "You certainly are up early."

"Sesshoumaru-sama says he would take us out today!" Rin cheered happily. "Rin is very happy! Rin is going to spend today with Sesshoumaru- sama and Kagome onee-chan!"

If Kagome noticed the slight change in what the young girl called her, she didn't seem to mind. Actually, due to the affection she hold for this adorable girl, it's only natural that she would start calling Kagome "onee-chan."

"Well, then. We must get ourselves ready, won't we? Have you bathed, Rin?"

"No."

Shaking her head slightly, Kagome walked over to her closet, and chose another of the beautiful silk kimonos Sesshoumaru had so generously provided. She chose a white kimono with a pinkish tinge to wear. Its layers grew darker and darker as it got closer to her skin. Designs of sakura blossoms were sewn around the legs of her gown, and she chose a scarlet obi with flower patterns as well.

"Come, Rin." Kagome said, smiling at the little girl.

"Hai, Kagome onee-chan!"

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Sesshoumaru had waited patiently, as Rin and Kagome both finished their breakfast. He'd received a shock, when Kagome had entered. He never seemed to get use to her natural beauty. Of course, no emotion so much as flickered, through the whole encounter.

They were now heading out the castle, towards the west. He could faintly smell InuYasha's horrid stench, and knew that he must be close. Really, he'd actually came faster than Sesshoumaru had anticipated.

"What do you want to show us today, Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked, turning her stunning eyes upon him. Her blue-gray eyes were sparkling brightly, her smile even more brilliant than the sun.

"You shall see."

Shaking his head, Sesshoumaru knew for a fact that he didn't have much time left with her. InuYasha would come soon, and then he would ruin everything. He would tell Kagome of everything, and she would start to doubt and fear of him, as she had done before.

And then, he would loose her forever.

It was not in Sesshoumaru's character to give up anything that he desired. But the fact that Kagome has lost her memory served as a kink, although it's beneficial as well. He cannot take advantage of her, for then she would just hate him when she regain her memory. He cannot prevent InuYasha from coming, for then she would still hate him for hurting her companion. Really, the only thing left for him to do is just make the time they have left count.

His thoughts were never betrayed on his face, but he couldn't help but glance at the beautiful miko beside him, as she played with Rin. Her abilities had only increased under his training, and he reckons that she can now stand up to any demon-maybe even him.

He stopped abruptly, when he felt that they were near. Kagome, sensing his change in pace, called Rin to her side. She had a feeling that whatever Sesshoumaru wanted to show them would be spooked easily.

He beckoned them forward, and they followed. Moving the branches of the bush aside, Kagome's eyes widened in delight as she took in the sight of the many deers nesting by a pond. Their reflection rippled, as a gentle waterfall poured more of the mountain's pure water into the animals' foundation.

Rin almost squealed, when she caught sight of the fawns flocking around their mother, following her wherever she went. The mother deer nudged her foundlings toward the pond, silently telling them to try it. The fawns, eager to please their mother, drank.

Kagome smiled at the sight, and looked over at the Demon Lord that had brought them to this beautiful scene. Silently, so not to spook the deers, Sesshoumaru brought them away from the spot, and back towards his castle.

"What were they, Kagome onee-chan?" Rin asked, turning her own adoring eyes up at her.

"They're called deers." Kagome replied immediately. "They're a part of the mammal group, due to the fact that they give birth to live babies, instead of eggs." Again she frowned, as the strangeness of her words flooded back to her.

Both Rin and Sesshoumaru seemed to be equally confused. "Are we mammals?" Rin asked.

Kagome smiled down at the girl. "Of course."

Rin smiled, and hugged Kagome close. "Rin likes Kagome onee-chan. Sesshoumaru-sama like Kagome onee-chan too."

Kagome turned, surprise clear on her face. The Demon Lord, however, seemed to have no reaction. He turned his stoic gaze upon the small girl. "Rin, go tell Jaken about the deers."

Rin frowned, for she did not want to spend time with her sitter. "Rin don't want to."

"Rin."

She hung her head to show her shame. "Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama. Gomen nasai, Sesshoumaru-sama."

The Demon Lord immediately felt guilty for causing her to become so down hearted. Patting her head slightly, he added, "We shall go flower picking later."

Immediately, the girl brightened up. "Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama!" Then, oblivious that she had such an effect on her savior, into the castle to tell Jaken about the deers.

The moment they were sure that Rin was safely back in the palace of the Western Lands, Sesshoumaru turned to Kagome. It seemed as though his golden eyes pierced themselves into her soul.

Gasping slightly, she turned her eyes away from embarrassment. She could hardly admit to him that she can't stop thinking about him. She could hardly tell him that she'd only just dreamed of him again last night.

"Ogenki desuka, Sesshoumaru-sama?" Kagome mumbled slightly, desperately trying to break the silence that was threatening to overpower her.

He gave no reply, but instead continued to stare at her. She overrode all his better judgement. He wanted to kill his half-brother, so that she would forever stay by his side. He wanted to find some way to ensure that she never regain her memories, where he would once again become her enemy.

God damn it all! He fucking want her to love him as much as he loved her.

"Sesshoumaru?"

It was sudden and impulsive, he knew. But at that moment, nothing could control the turmoil of emotion that raged in his heart. Why? Why did this human miko have such an effect on him?

His lips were crushed against hers, demanding that she respond to him. Oh gods, her sweet lips were better than even Heaven. She must be an angel. What else would have a body and soul as perfect as hers.

What else could excite such emotion into own body and soul?

"Gods, Sesshoumaru." Kagome breathed, when his lips finally released hers. Her breathing was ragged, just like her kimono. In his haste to taste her, he'd accidentally loosen the gown. It now hung loosely on her form, baring to him the ivory perfection of her skin.

He wasn't sure who started it, her or him. But he suddenly found that he was suckling on her neck, eager to touch her, to just taste her wonderful, delightful self. Gods, he'd been holding back for so long.

Kagome moaned her pleasure, and dragged her hands into his curtain of silver hair. Her eyes opened wide, when she felt the moisture of his lips starting to lower themselves.

[This originally held the lemon contents of this story. However, because Fanfiction has been kicking anyone who'd been writing NC-17 things, I've decided to take it off. Sorry to you all. When I start another account, I'll make sure I put in the original lemon. Just use your imagination, in the mean time!]

Concern was clearly displayed upon his eyes, and she saw the unasked question shining out.

"I'm sure."

Concern still played on his face, as he started to slide in slowly, lubricating themselves on her love juices.

Author's Corner

Terribly sorry.terribly sorry!!! *ducks as hard objects fly towards head*

I just had to end it there. I'm naturally evil, and it was such a GOOD part to end!!! Besides, my computer's starting to heat up! *runs for life as mobs chases*

Really, I know I'm annoying at this moment, I'm sure many of you are planning on seriously beheading me. But, if I died, who will finish my story? You'll never know how this ends. *smirks evilly as a shoe finally connects with head*

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