Hey, guys I'm finally back. Sorry it's been taking so long for me to update I know every one is anxious to know what happens next. So, anyway, I'll stop talking and let you read.

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Chapter 4

Kagome's Past

Kuronue lifted his head after a brief minute of pure bliss to find Kagome lost in shocked thought. He drew back a little ways and noticed she was standing as if in a trance. He waved hand in front of her face, trying to get her to come back to herself. "Kagome," he whispered. "Hello?" Suddenly her eyes snapped to his and stared at him in awe.

"You kissed me," she whispered somewhat accusingly.

"Yeah, so," Kuronue shrugged. "Didn't you like it?"

Kagome blushed slightly and she turned her head, trying to hide it. "Well, I guess it's just that well, you and I, you took, urg I can't believe-."

He took her by the shoulders confused by her ramblings and looked deep into her eyes. "What's the big idea, so I kissed you? I like you and I wanted to see how you tasted."

"That was my first kiss," she stated, then her eyes darkened with something identified with anger. "You stole my first kiss!!!!"

"So." He backed away like it was no big thing, something which cause Kagome great anger. First he kisses her, without her permission and then he acts like it's an every day occurence.

"So? So?!" Kagome threw up her hands and caught the lapels of his black vest as he started backing away. "Do you know how important a first kiss is to a girl?!" She cried.

Before she could say anything more Kuronue smirked and kissed her again. He caught her hand as she tried to smack him as he began to deepen the kiss.

Kagome's head was spinning with many different emotions. For one, her first kiss had been stolen by a bat demon thief. But on the other hand, he was very attractive and she had to admit she was drawn to him. Kuronue's tongue began to trace her lips and she couldn't resist opening to his exploration, giving in completely of all the pleasurable sensations she was receiving.

"Kuronue," she moaned as she allowed his tongue to thrust deeply into her mouth. She was up against the God Tree in less than a second as Kuronue used this opportuinty to thrust one hand down and around her hips, the other going straight into her lustrious hair. Her arms went up and around his neck of their own accord and she was lost. She could do nothing but let him do whatever he wanted.

Kagome was shocked when she was suddenly thrust almost harshly away as Kuronue released her abruptly. For a minute they stared at each other, one in confusion, the other in desire. Kagome turned and made a move to run away, but was stopped by a well-muscled arm holding her in place against the front of his body. She could only stand in shocked silence, as his mouth moved to her soft ear. "I will see you again," he whispered, and then he was gone leaving Kagome in a mass of tangled feelings. Kagome slumped down to the ground burrying her face into her hands. What had she done? She'd allowed a youkai, a thief, to get close to her. She hadn't let anyone but Hiei and Sesshomaru to ever get close to her and now she'd allowed a demon she a barely even knew to kiss her and awaken her in ways she'd never known. Oh, God, what have I done?

It was much later that day when Kagome made her way into the dining room to meet with her fellow band of thieves. She frowned upon noticing that only about half of her team was present. She held back the blush when she noticed Kuronue was there along with Yoko. She'd done a lot of thinking that day, mostly about Kuronue and herself. After some deliberation, she had finally put him out of her head and concentrated on bigger problems. Only Yoko, Kuronue, Kouga, Ayame, and Inuyasha were present. Inuyasha was sitting apart from everyone glaring with distrust at the guests. But Kouga, Yoko, Ayame, and Kuronue were conversing quietly. Both Sango and Sesshoamru, as well as Hiei were missing.

"Hiei isn't back yet?" Kagome asked, trying to look anywhere but at Kuronue, when he suddenly broke off his conversation to look at her. The look in his eyes made her want to shiver, but she held it in and schooled in her features, keeping up her emotionless facade.

"Hey, wench where have you been all day?" Inuyasha demanded, standing up and corssing over to her.

Kagome sighed and didn't bother to answer. She didn't want to have to deal with the hanyou right now when there were much bigger things to worry about.

"No, Hiei, has not returned yet." It was Yoko who answered her and Kagome responded with a nod her face devoid of all emotion.

Kuronue glanced at Kagome wondering why she was suddenly so cold to everyone. She wouldn't even look at him. Had he really done something wrong?

"Where are Sango and Kilala?" Kagome asked, turning to Kouga and Ayame who didn't seem too surprised at her lack of emotions.

"Sango is off on another mission, she took Kilala with her since it was pretty far away, Kagome," Ayame responded evenly.

"Kagome," Kouga interrupted. "Sesshomaru wants to see you. I think it's important and about you know who."

Everyone in the room noticed Kagome's back stiffen and her eyes intensify with some unidentified emotion. "I will go see him. Ayame, will you take care of Shippo and Shiori for me? Kouga, inform Sesshomaru I will be there shortly. Inuyasha," she caught his eye and he just nodded knowing what she wanted. Within moments all of her team, but Yoko and Kuronue, had dispersed.

"If you will excuse me, I must find Sesshomaru. If you leave, please make sure to inform someone. If not, you are welcome to spend the night again. Oh, and if you see Hiei, please tell him I must speak with him soon." With that, she left them without another word, leaving behind two confused thieves.

"Do you think she's all right?" Yoko asked, turning to Kuronue after a moment of stunned silence.

Kuronue was frowning slightly in the direction Kagome had departed. He hoped he had nothing to do with her sudden coldness.

"Kagome is strong. She will be all right," Came a voice from the shadows, and a moment later Hiei appeared.

"Is there something wrong?" Kuronue asked, trying to keep the worry out of his voice.

"No, that's just how she usually is. Kagome almost never shows any emotions so it's rare that you two have seen the amount that you have," Hiei frowned slightly. "What you saw, is her cover up," Hiei stated. "The only people she ever opens up to are myself, Sesshomaru, and sometimes Sango." Hiei smirked. "You should feel lucky she trusts you, especially you Kuronue."

"Why me?" Kuronue asked.

Hiei shrugged. "One, it suprises me she let you anywhere near Shiori, and two well," Hiei raised an eyebrow indicating what had happened this afternoon.  While Yoko looked confused Kuronue tried to look unaffected.

"Why would she trust us?" Yoko asked suddenly. "We've barely known her two days."

Hiei shrugged. "Maybe she feels a connection with you, I don't know."

"How long have you been with her? Has she always been like this?" Kuronue asked, surprised that the warm, sweet Kagome he'd kissed earlier could also be as cold as ice.

"I met Kagome many years ago when we were both young. We were both thrown into the same cruel world with the same cruel group of bandits," Hiei couldn't keep the hate out of his voice. "When I met her, at first I didn't want to have anything to do with her. But her strength and determination eventually caught my eye. How she could look at anyone, even myself without an ounce of fear, made me realize there was something about her I could not ignore. So I stayed by her side and protected her and when we were old enough, we struck out on our own and have been together ever since."

"Did they hurt her?" Kuronue asked, his voice low and deadly. Both Yoko and Hiei were surprised at the intensity of Kuronue's words.

"If you want to know more I suggest you ask her yourself," Hiei suggested coldly dropping all previous warmth. "I will not betray her trust."

"Do you love her?" Yoko asked.

"Yes," Hiei spoke without hesitation. "As a best friend, sister, and partner, but nothing more."

Kuronue, and even Yoko, couldn't help but feel a little relieved that Hiei didn't love her in that way.

Hiei's eyes shot up and stared with deadly heat into Kuronue and Yoko. "I can sense how you two feel about her," Hiei stated coldly, glancing momentarily at Kuronue. "But if you do anything to hurt or betray her, I will kill you." Hiei was gone within the blink of an eye, once again leaving two dismayed demons behind.

Hey guys, sorry again for the delay, but I hope you guys like this new chapter. In the meantime keep up those votes.

The poles are coming along nicely. Thanks to everyone who reviewed and voted. I'll post the results so far.

Kuronue/Kagome/Yoko: 12

Kuronue/Kagome: 6

So, come on people keep up the votes and I'll keep writing. In the meantime, if this doesn't end up being a threesome, I will create another fic with a Kurone/Kagome/Yoko pairing. So don't be discouraged.

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