NEW

"ARRGGH! SESSHOUMARU!" Kagome roared, skirting after him. "I'LL KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ((A/N I retype the first sentence of every chapter if you haven't already figured out so if it's not exactly the same, don't freak out.))

Sesshoumaru grinned as he ran through the corriders towards the dojos. He was literally just taking his time, because he knew Kagome was already struggling to catch up to him.

Huffing, Kagome put on a short burst of speed, completely surprising Sesshoumaru. But he didn't worry about it, he just turned up the speed a little bit. Kagome groaned, 'I'm never going to catch him at this pace... I need to somehow slow him down...' she thought. Finally, a idea struck her right in the face. Literally in the face. She rubbed her nose, a grimace plastered all over her face.

A lord was right in front of her, gazing curiously at the human that had just run into him. "Are you a servant here?" he asked, cupping her chin in his hand. 'She's very attractive... Maybe I can buy her from Sesshoumaru. She would be a great asset to have around the castle.'

Kagome blinked. "Uhh.. no..." she jerked her face out of his hand, not liking the way he was looking at her at all. "Gomen nasai. Now if you'll excuse me.."

"Now, now. Is that the way to talk to a lord Kagome?" Sesshoumaru's cold voice cut in, right behind her.

She turned, surprised and freaked out at the same time. 'How did he sneak up on me like that?'

"Ah. Yes. Lord Sesshoumaru. I have some matters I wish to talk to you about." The lord made eye contact with Sesshoumaru, his steely gray eyes dancing with amusement.

It was just now that Kagome noticed that this lord was not a dog demon. Quite the opposite really, he was a cat demon. His gray eyes peered out from his neat black fur, sharp claws sprouting from his furry paws...err...hands. A fluffy ebon tail wriggled from behind him, ending with a red tip at the end. His clothing, was a black attire, adorned with a red sakura pattern. Red trimmings went on the edges of his kimono ((Dunno what the men wear )) with a huge spot shaped like a paw print on the chest of his uniform. Similar to the one on his kimono, there was a red paw print on his forehead, signaling what royal family he was from. Unlike Sesshoumaru, he carried an axe on his back in a quiver type thing. It's decoration was also black and red, the quiver brown, clashing with him.

"Yes, Fushigi?" Sesshoumaru answered, turning off his sense of smell. He absolutely hated the feline smell.

'So his name is Fushigi is it?' Kagome noted, looking up at the two. She felt extremely small for the two lords were towering over her.

"I believe that the outsiders are preparing a surprise attack on all four lands. As of what my spies tell me." Fushigi said, putting his hands behind his back.

Sesshoumaru raised his eyebrow. "I believe we do not wish to talk about this in public?" he said, turning around heading to the study.

Fushigi let a chuckle escape from his mouth. 'Always as insecure as the old days.' He followed after Sesshoumaru, but not before sending a wink at Kagome before he left.

Kagome looked confusedly at the two before leaving to visit Shippou. 'I wonder what made Sesshoumaru s uptight?'

Sesshoumaru's Study

"So, you believe that the outsiders are preparing an attack?" Sesshoumaru shot out as soon as Fushigi had sat down. "What proof do you have to back up this claim?"

"My spies were out doing what they should have, as spies. They over heard some generals of the outside talking about springing a surprise attack against the Western Lands." Fushigi replied calmly, putting the tips of his claws together. His tail had wrapped around his waist.

"Only the Western lands? Then how does this concern the other lands?" Sesshoumaru inquired, sitting on his desk.

"As you know, you and I are allies. And we made this bond since we were little swearing never to break it. Then again, this was before you knew I was a feline." A wry grin spread across his face. "Whether you like it or not, we still have that treaty. You have no choice but to let me help you in this attack. The rest of the lords and their mates seem to dislike you and want your land. Which in a way, means there are three different forces planning your downfall."

Sesshoumaru nodded during the time Fushigi was talking. He knew they didn't like that the most prosperous and largest land was being run by a newcomer. A whelp they think. He could understand that they wanted him dead and his land. But he would have never thought they would actually enlist the help of the outsiders.

"So, you wish to help me defend myself against the outsiders and lords?" Sesshoumaru asked, thoughtfully mulling over these new discoveries.

"Yes. And I would think after defeating you, the outsiders would take the other lands down one by one, getting more and more land. They probably are still bitter after being pushed aside for our kingdoms."

"I see. Well, I suppose I shall agree with your help. But not a word about this shall go outside of this room. When the time has come, I shall be ready. I say you should start preparing soon." Without another word, Sesshoumaru swept out of the room.

Fushigi grinned. 'Little does he know that I shall be prepared. So prepared in fact, we'll have a little surprise for him.'

Sesshoumaru's room

Kagome was sitting on the bed, wearing the same nightgown that she had worn the past couple days. But at least, this time, it was clean! She let out a big breath of satisfaction, "I LOVE the feeling of clean clothes!"

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes at her outburst, "Are you so happy about a little change?" he asked, monotone voice taking place once more.

"Yup! But you know what else would make me happier?" Kagome asked, laying on the bed on her belly, chin in her hands. She gazed at Sesshoumaru, smiling.

"..What?" he asked warily, not knowing where she was going with this.

"Your answer!" she replied, a small plea in her stormy eyes.

"...."

"Pweasee!" she asked, putting on her best pouty face.

Sesshoumaru could barely stand it, he closed his eyes and regained his composure. He opened them and with a start found Kagome's pouty eyes staring right in front of him! 'Blast! How did she get in front of me without my hearing?!'

"Pwetty Pwease! Sesshoumaru-sama!" She asked, her voice changed into a pleaful childish one.

"Urgh..I suppose." Sesshoumaru sighed, finally defeated for good.

"Yay! Just so you don't run away again..." she plopped herself in his lap. ((A/N he's sitting in a chair just so's ya know!)) She looked up at his face as he stared down at her.

"..." he at first was uncomfortable with it but was soon getting used it anyway. He actually liked her sitting in his lap. "Well.."

Kagome never broke eye contact with him, patiently waiting for an answer. 'What's taking him so long?' she thought.

"Err..well the answer is.." Sesshoumaru trailed off, actually becoming nervous.

Kagome blinked, 'He's BLUSHING!' She smiled, "I know your answer Sesshoumaru sama!"

He blinked, 'Was I that obvious?' He then regained his usual visage. "Well, what is it then?"

"It's a yes, isn't it?" she giggled out, poking him deliberately in the nose.

He growled softly, "The answer's correct. But don't poke me."

She smiled and placed a petal soft kiss on his cheek. "I knew it." She nuzzled her head on the nape of his neck. Before he knew it, she had settled into a deep slumber, not letting him move anywhere.

'..She got her wish of me not going anywhere..' he thought, wrapping his tail to rest on the ground. But Kagome wouldn't let that be would she? In her sleepy sleepiness she dragged the appendage to rest on her thighs, using it as her blanket.

Sesshoumaru sighed and resigned to sleeping in the position he was in. He shifted slightly so the circulation would return to his legs. 'This girl is really demanding..' he thought.

The next morning

Sesshoumaru awoke before Kagome did and actually found himself with his arms around her. '...' he quickly unwrapped them and wriggled his tail a little bit, rousing the miko out of her slumber.

"Mnngh... G'morning...Sesshy "she mumbled, nuzzling into his chest.

"Good morning Kagome." He replied curtly, moving his tail so it would rest on the ground. "I'm afraid you'll have to get off me, I have a conference with the lords and their mates."

She grumbled and looked up at him sleepily. "Alright..wake me up when you're done..." She staggered up, about to walk towards the bed.

"I'm sorry Kagome. No can do. You're not going to be sleeping in this morning." Sesshoumaru chuckled at her cross face.

"And why is that?" she grumpily asked, rubbing her eyes.

"You got my answer last night, did you not?" Sesshoumaru asked, raising his eyebrows.

Kagome's eyes widened, "M-mates?!"

"Mm." Sesshoumaru stood up and pointed to a kimono on the bed. It was similar to Sesshoumaru's but it was only smaller to fit Kagome. "Change into those, I'll be waiting here for you."

Kagome grabbed the clothes and looked at Sesshoumaru. "Where's the restroom."

Sesshoumaru pointed to a door on the right, made of solid black marble. Kagome opened the door and let out a squeal of happiness as she saw it. Everything was white and red, adorned with crescent moons of the Taisho royal family. She clapped her hands together and closed the door behind her. "Be ready in five minutes!"

Sesshoumaru smirked, 'Such a happy girl.' He stood up and straightened out his kimono, wrinkles left from Kagome last night.

After a couple of minutes Kagome stepped out of the restroom, kimono put on. She had swept her hair into a simple pony tail, a few strands left to frame her face. She spun around for Sesshoumaru, completely loving the way the kimono hugged her body just right.

Sesshoumaru's breath was taken away from her angelic look. He shook himself out of his stupor, standing up from his sitting place on the bed. "Let's go." He walked out of the room, followed by Kagome.

ENDE

This was a pretty long chappieh if I do say so myself! Buut, it was pretty good hai? The characters may be becoming OOCish but I can't help it. This is the way I want I want the story to go! Anyway that's it. Ja! Tenshi Korosu Out!