for the love of power

by shadows-insanity

yyhinu mix. kagome has been through many trials, and some of them made her carefully guarded heart crack. so when she goes to the tournament. what will happen when kagome meets someone with a similar past? the ending is finally up! no pairings. review an

9. the end

If you don't want spoilers for later episodes of Inuyasha, do not read.….

Do not own Inuyasha. I own Ryu, and rei.

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Kagome gasped for breath as she was ran into the hospital. Sesshoumeru hugged her as close as he could. As Kagome was pulled onto a gurney she cried out again. The doctor looked Kagome up and down then at the three men next to her. He studied each of them. "which is the father?" Sesshoumeru shook his head and held Kagome's hand. "she is a orphan." the doctor nodded and then looked at the other two. "we need to set her on medication. Cast this hand and then wrap her chest. From these wounds. It looks like she was in a accident." Ryu blinked. "yes… it was. Help her." the doctor nodded and whisked Kagome away….

Kagome moaned as she woke up. The doctor who was hovering nearby nodded with approval. "you have been asleep for several days. You are free to leave once we give you a prescription." Kagome sat up and winced as her healing ribs protested. "for what?" the doctor tapped her right where her heart was. "this medication has stopped whatever that was killing you." Kagome smiled as she looked at her arm. It was in a cast. "so when can I go to school?" the doctor studied Kagome's charts. "with a week of rest you can go to school. But no physical strain!"

Kagome smiled as she slowly swung her legs over the side of the bed. The door opened Kagome looked up. Ryu, Sesshoumeru and her aunt walked in. her aunt ran over and hugged Kagome tightly. Then loosened her grip when she heard Kagome's cry of pain. Her aunt Atsuko bent down on her knees in front of Kagome. "I am so sorry." Kagome cocked her head and blinked. "it was never your fault for your mothers death, and…"

"I love you and always will." Kagome smiled and hugged her aunt. "lets get out of here. Atsuka brought your cloths." Kagome nodded and took the small bag. Everyone left the room so Kagome could change.

She shifted and opened the bag. 2 beautiful eyes stared up at her. "Rei!" Rei mewed and jumped onto the bed, allowing Kagome to change. She smiled and changed into pants and a sweatshirt. As soon as she called for her aunt they all came in. the doctor came in also. He handed her a bag with her prescription and a wheelchair was brought in.

Kagome had to have Sesshoumeru switch her to the chair. They all started out with Kagome just petting Rei's head. When they got outside Kagome was settled into the car. They all left with Kagome leaning against Ryu.

They arrived at a rather large house for Tokyo. (lets pretend this is what Yusuke's town is called. I have no recollection of the true name the suburban side of town.) Kagome smiled when Ryu lifted Kagome up and carried her inside. As soon as she was inside Kagome was settled on a couch. She curled up slightly, aloud Sesshoumeru and Ryu to sit on the couch with her. As soon as she got to sleep Kagome was woken up with a feeling of her heart beating painfully with a vengeance. She cried out softly and instantly she felt someone's hand lifting her head up. She opened her eyes and saw Sesshoumeru kneeling next to the couch.

He slipped a pill into her mouth and then made her sip a glass of water. "Kagome. Your aunt has signed us up for school .you are to start next Monday." kagome smiled softly and drifted to sleep…. She rested, ate and took showers for the next week just to recuperate. Along this time her ribs have healed enough so that she could stand and walk. When Monday came rolling by Kagome pulled her school uniform on she sneered as they were turned into her own last years uniform. Just to mid thigh. But it was blue for their school.. As soon as she tied her hair into a braid she had Ryu and Sesshoumeru get ready themselves.

They all met up outside and started walking to school. Sesshoumeru's markings and both Ryu and his trademark demon features were put under a illusionary spell. Since Ryu wouldn't hide his facial tattoos Kagome was happy. He smirked as he flicked his hair back. Kagome eyed the hair. "why is it so icy blue? (think of ice. A blue tint that you can see) Ryu rolled his eyes. "the warmer the weather is. The lighter my hair is. After all I AM a ice dragon." Kagome smiled and sifted her hands through his water like hair. Kagome looked him in the eye. "your dragon eyes are gone." Ryu nodded as he stared down at her. His eyes were that of a humans and not of a snakes. The background was natural white but his irises were such a light blue they looked silver.

Kagome looked at Sesshoumeru. "your eyes are the same sexy gold. Your hair is still silver and yet without your markings you look strange." she eyed the two. "aw man. Your tails are gone." they smirked then chuckled. "lets go."

He still had the black eye shadow and twin stripes down his hairline to his eyebrows. Kagome walked in between Sesshoumeru and Ryu, her shoulders sagging. Sesshoumeru smirked and carried Kagome's backpack along with his own.

They started to walk to school with Kagome's arm hooked with Ryu's. As they went she started to breath kind of heavily, Kagome's yawn that came out was as big it was near jaw cracking. Then cracked her back slowly. Sesshoumeru rolled his eyes when he heard familiar screaming. Kagome giggled as she started to jog ahead. The two demons along with her. Kagome laughed when she saw Yusuke's groping keiko. She waved her hand and yelled to grab his attention.

Yusuke turned and his eyes danced. He ran towards her and caught her in a near bone crushing hug. But with a glare from both Ryu and Sesshoumeru he was gentle. "when did you get here? And why are you wearing our school uniforms?" Kagome shrugged. "I have been staying with your mom, you just haven't been home. And I get to go to your school." Yusuke smirked cockily. "you missed me that much?" Kagome rolled her eyes and showed him her cast.

"what I miss is two working arms." Yusuke laughed and turned around. Kagome smirked evilly and with a whoop she jumped onto his back. With practiced ease Yusuke hooked his hand under her thighs and held her steady. Her skirt rose, but it covered her ass and upper thighs. She didn't show anything. "that hurt there Kagome?" Kagome shrugged. "could be worst." Yusuke laughed and started walking with Sesshoumeru and Ryu. Keiko had run a head to be with her other friends.

They made their way to school with little interruption. Kagome sighed when Yusuke set her on her own feet. She looked over his shoulder. "this isn't school." Yusuke rolled his eyes and pointed to the alley way to the right of them. "we have company." Kagome blinked and watched as several guys from a rival school walked out of the shadows. She gave a side glance at Yusuke.

He looked annoyed. "well… well what do we have here? A girl…. A hot girl." Kagome cocked her head as she saw Yusuke's eyes narrow. She stepped forward and turned to her friends. "can I?" Yusuke eyed his cousin and then smirked. Sesshoumeru and Ryu merely rolled their eyes. "hurry up."

Kagome giggled and turned to the gang leader. With a exaggeratedly slow walk she sidled up to the guy. She aloud him to wrap his arm around her wait with a ton of possessiveness. Kagome giggled like a very happy innocent girl would. He smirked and started to lower his mouth to hers.

Kagome grinned as at the last second she raised her good arm and wrapped it around his neck. With a large step back Kagome kept her hand around his throat. She giggled again and brought her knee up into his lower gut. Hard enough for him to fall to his knees. Kagome stepped back and narrowed her eyes at the prone figure. Well aware of the wince Yusuke made as he rubbed his own belly.

Kagome flicked her braid over her shoulder and cocked her head. "I don't know where your filthy mouth has been." Kagome turned and linked her arm with Ryu's own. He shrugged and they started walking again. Yusuke continued to stare at Kagome. "for a cripple you sure know how to induce fear." Kagome huffed. "want me to show you what else I can do?" Yusuke quickly shook his head. Nearly there Kagome screamed when her bag shivered. Ryu and Sesshoumeru winced then glared at Kagome. She blushed and pulled a twitching Rei.

She looked at Yusuke. "mind if you call Hiei?" Yusuke stared at her with curiosity as he yelled for Hiei. Kagome shook her head. "lazy bum." he nodded and they watched as Hiei ran towards them with a blank expression. "hm?" Kagome walked towards Hiei and held Rei out. "Hiei can you do a favor?" Hiei stared at Kagome with a raised eyebrow. "take Rei with you when you go out on killing sprees or runs!" Hiei crossed his arms and snorted. "he can keep up. But with me in this condition I can't run with Rei." Hiei snorted. "if he doesn't keep up then you can bring him back." Kagome's voice held a whining hint. Hiei sighed as he nodded.

Kagome smiled broadly and Rei jumped into the ground and stood beside Hiei. "come by anytime." he stared at kagome and then turned. He disappeared with Rei right beside him. Kagome smiled as she turned to her friends. "well? Lets get to school." they all laughed and nodded.

Kagome yawned as she pulled Yusuke into their first hour. As soon as they sat down Mr. Akashi the rat toothed teacher walked in. "well kids, we're studying about the goddess that was named kaguya. And her tales. Now can anyone tell me it?" Kagome raised her hand and was called on. The only one to raise their hand.

Kagome stood up and stared at Mr. Akashi in the eye. "she was a beautiful hime. A moon angel they called her. She had many suitors and sent them on impossible tasks. One day she returned to the moon… just disappeared forever." she didn't tell the full story only the highlights.

Kagome breathed in and out peacefully. "good… what were the 5 tasks that she sent her suitors on?" Kagome tapped her chin with a fingernail. "the cup of Buddhist. The jeweled branch of horai (sp?). The jewel of the dragons neck, the robe of the fire rat, and the swallows cowries shell." Mr. Akashi narrowed his eyes at kagome. "quit that snotty attitude." Kagome blinked and her own eyes narrowed. "excuse me?" Mr. Akashi sneered. "that one." Kagome picked her bag up and she walked towards the door. She turned right in the doorway and glanced coolly at him. "at least I don't look like a rat." Yusuke hooted as laughter erupted from himself.

Mr. Akashi glared at Yusuke. Yusuke waved his hand and stood up. "yes I know. I have to go into the hall." he jogged out and met up with a smirking kagome. "you laugh really loudly." Yusuke nodded and the two went up the stairs that led to the rooftop. They both sat down. Yusuke sat with Kagome's head on his shoulder. "so what's your next hour Kagome?" Kagome pulled her schedule out and studied it.

"it was gym. But because I had my 'accident' I get to go rest and sleep in any classroom I choose. But I think the rooftop is my place to be." Yusuke sighed "can you make the stairs?" Kagome shrugged. "I'll find a way." Yusuke laid a arm a crossed his cousins shoulder. "why is your aura nearly diminished?" Kagome blinked and wrapped her good arm around her drawn up knees. Her broken arm in a cast resting in her lap. Her bag resting between her feet and her but. It kept anyone from looking up her skirt.

"well I have no spirit energy right now. And because I transformed my energy into a attack, but I needed special energy to do so. that's where my alchemy came in. I had to transform spirit energy into pure energy so that is why I am spitting blood up. Right now Yusuke-" she looked over at Yusuke as he was processing this information. "my alchemy is trying to recharge itself. If I try anything major right now I will die."

Yusuke frowned and his jaw tightened. "you won't. I won't allow it." Kagome smiled and with a careful movement pulled her art notebook out. "do not worry cousin." Yusuke looked at Kagome as she opened the book to a blank page. With a blank page she started to draw. Yusuke's eyes widened as almost inhumanly fast she drew him with his spirit gun pointing towards them. Behind him she drew Hiei, kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei on a side profile.

With a smile she detailed the picture until it looked like the men would jump out of the page if they could. Kagome leaned back and rested her head on the cool cement wall. "Kagome. What's wrong?" Kagome shook her head slightly and then slid her head so it rested on his lap. (not perverted!) "nai, Yusuke?" Yusuke looked at Kagome as she closed her eyes. "have you ever heard of the sword of ying and yang?" Yusuke blinked. Kagome sighed- why let Yusuke worry if she could just distract him? "there once was a evil sword crafter… kaijanbou. He created many swords. Sesshoumeru's toujjikan… another ying yang sword… or they were better known as the sword of earth, and the sword of heaven- aka the sword of the sky. These two made a awesome force as they were made of 220 evil demons." she knew Yusuke had forgotten about his question. So she continued.

"but many do not know. He created another set of ying and yang. One of fire and ice. The combination of these swords had a killer after affect. The wielder had to be a human. Or they would be possessed. But what has to be even stranger… the spirit world rulers… enma and Koenma. They would classify this as a lost art. Ryu and people of his tribe… and the fire dragon clan know where the swords are."

The door opened right after she said the words and Ryu appeared. His face was cracked into a lethal smile. "did I hear about a adventure for later day?" Kagome burst out and laughed. "hai, demon world here we come." Kagome blinked when she heard a excited mew. Looking around she blinked. Sitting up and then peering around the corner she came nose to nose with Rei. "you miss the slaying?" Rei mewed. They all laughed and decided to finish school. Rei in Kagome's bag.

-----about a hour after school----

Kagome smiled as she changed her cloths. She looked at herself in the mirror in her new room and smiled. She wore a suit similar to Sango's. but it had a purple lining with silver buckles. Her armor was blue. She looked down at her cast and winced. "Sesshoumeru!" Sesshoumeru walked into her room and watched as she pointed to her cast. "please Sesshoumeru!" Sesshoumeru nodded. "let's go onto the roof." Kagome nodded as she led him to her tiny balcony, with a ladder to the roof. She sat down happily next to Sesshoumeru and got ready.

He rolled her suit sleeve up carefully and with a flick of his wrist the cast shattered and dusted. She winced as she saw the several clean slashes that showed where her arm was broken. Clean cuts. Sesshoumeru looked at Kagome and re-opened the slits again. Blood welled up. "ready?" with Kagome's free hand she gripped his tail, fur not the bone.

"hai. Please hurry." Sesshoumeru used his one clawed hand to flick a nerve. Instantly her arm went numb. With a certain pressure to a pressure point blood slowed it's flowing. She looked at him as he now moved the two fingers he used with his poison whip over a slit. "now!" Kagome's voice faltered as Sesshoumeru instantly leaked his least harmful poison into the slit. Kagome bit her lip as tears clouded her vision.

Sesshoumeru watched as a poisonous green fume leaked out of the slit. Her arm's broken bones were being melded together so they were perfect again. Kagome coughed and she buried her face into his tail. He did this several times and then moved to the other slits. Doing this until her bones were perfectly aligned and melded together again. Sesshoumeru leaned down and licked away any left over poisons or blood that had escaped her arm. The slits healed over and only tiny faint scars were left.

Kagome removed her face from Sesshoumeru's tail when he started to stroke her hair. She smiled and removed her teeth from her bottom lip. Sesshoumeru leaned over and licked the blood off of her chin. He didn't do it like a mate… or even a near couple. It was like what a dog did with it's sister. Cleaned their muzzles after a feast of meat and blood. (not sick, or perverted. It's just means Kagome was part of his family)

Kagome smiled as she stood up. Sesshoumeru also stood as she removed a earring. With a giggle she closed her eyes. "let's test out my newly fixed arm." Kagome opened her eyes and she gripped Sesshoumeru's hand. Standing near a wall she tapped his finger. On cue he produced poison so that Kagome could create a alchemy sign. She felt Sesshoumeru hug her from behind as she placed both hands on the symbols edge.

With a burst of power she held the earring to the circle. It glowed and instantly the earring melted into the wall. With a obvious strain she pulled out a weapon. It was a glaive. Or a scythe. A beautifully crafted black light metal pole that had a blade sticking out of one end. She smiled as she shifted the glaive. It looked like the sword jakotsu used.

Kagome smiled as she gripped the weapon with both hands. "who's soul shall we borrow?" Kagome looked at Sesshoumeru. "any ideas?" Sesshoumeru closed his eyes a pulse as wild as any rampaging rouge like demon. Kagome shielded her eyes as instantly when her scythe's blade glowed. She opened them when she felt a windy aura coming from the sword. She panted from her own exertion but smiled. "kanna? Why her?"

Sesshoumeru studied his own work and then with his poison in scripted a spell. "because she is a void. A devastating void. She can also let up transport with the exchange of energy." Kagome nodded. She let out a pulse that barely was felt by even Sesshoumeru. It wouldn't harm her in any way. The glaive shortened so it was shaped more life a sword. The handle the length of three hands.

Gripping the sword tightly Kagome swung in and instantly the saddest song to any one with a soul was affected by it. She smiled and loosely held the sword. Rei mewed as he climbed up the stairs, everyone behind him. He transformed and stood patiently by her. Giggling kagome gripped Ryu's hand. "we need a portal. I have one but I need the location and your strength." Ryu nodded and the two held the sword, Ryu's hand over hers.

Kagome smiled and closed her eyes. The two raised the sword and brought it down with sweep. A rip it looked like erupted and icy wind blew into their faces. They all walked through and Kagome instantly smiled at her choice of clothing. She had on a thick warm kimono on over her outfit. She still winced when the icy wind whipped at her bruised face.

Rei ruffled his fur and stood right beside Kagome, from where the wind was coming from. Kagome smiled as the wind went down to almost zero. She didn't fall into a snow bank as they passed over them. But Yusuke and kuwabara did. She giggled and stopped right in front of them. She turned to Rei and patted his neck. He growled like breathed and used one of his tails to lift up both Yusuke and kuwabara at the same time, setting them on his back he made them stay.

Kagome walked slightly forward and looked around the frozen desert. She cupped her mouth and started to yell. "pyre, where are you! Shin! where are you!" Ryu walked towards her and stood in front of her. He closed his eyes and then opened them again. They were the snake irises he had naturally. They made his look uncontrollable. He closed them again and a feral pulse came from his being. Kagome stepped forward again with Rei right behind her.

Ryu did this several times until another pulse was felt. It had a flaming feel to it. Kagome smiled and as Ryu stopped his own pulses, but kept his eyes snake like. Kagome laughed as a snow cloud trailed after a figure heading their way. "Shin! Come on! Where is my Pyre?" the snow stopped it's flying and they saw a figure standing right in front of them. Kagome giggled and launched herself into his arms. The man smirked and his eyes flashed in the winter light. Almost everyone stepped back when they saw that the snake like irises were a black. While what was supposed to be white was really blood red.

He looked down at Kagome and set her on her feet. She smiled happily up at him. He stepped back as Kagome lightly pushed him so she could look to see if he was any different.

His bloody hair went down to his thighs, it shimmered from blood red to orange to golden as he moved- it fascinated anyone who looked at it for no ends, for it was like a never ending fire. It was layered so it looked even more like a fire, uneven bangs covered half his face giving his the most feral looks. From his jaw line to above his perfect eyebrows he had black stripes that made him have a heated, feral look. He had a tan like complexion. Most likely from the heat in his own body temperature, his cloths were also black, but he wore no shirt. He didn't need to with his own fire burning in his body. So everyone could see the burning dragon tattooed onto his chest. His body was tall and lithe, in fact- he had the exact same height as Ryu. His claws were golden with tiny red flames on them. He had pairs of black stripes on his tapered waist, ankles, wrist and shoulders.

Kagome laughed when she saw the flickering tail behind him. It would be- if she felt it. Warm with a dry feeling. Bloody red with longer then Ryu's spiky, not hard fringes on it's bone on top. It was longer and thinner then Ryu's but just as strong. Kagome smiled at Ryu and then Shin. "you haven't visited me!" Shin nodded and smirked slightly. To many that would scare the shit right out of them but Kagome merely hugged his again. Shin hugged Kagome back tightly.

Shin looked easily over Kagome's head and right at Ryu. "taking care of our Kagome have you cousin?" Ryu looked Shin in the eye and nodded. "she has been better though." Kagome smiled as she felt the heat radiating off of Shin. "where is my Pyre?" Shin couldn't roll his eyes, so he just shrugged. "he'll be back soon. He had been hunting for the clan."

Kagome smiled again as she continued to hug Shin. "may we see your leader?" Shin nodded and turned around. Kagome was pulled onto his back for a piggy back ride. "we should hurry." Ryu nodded and everyone started running quickly towards where Shin came from. Kagome giggled and nuzzled her face to the back of his neck. He smelled of cedar and some oddly like a fire. Shin shuddered slightly and tightened his grip. "hey Kagome! That's a dragon's weakness! Will you lighten up?"

Kagome sighed and burrowed her face into his shoulder as he ran faster. The air around them shimmered with heat. Kagome took her hair and tucked it into her kimono. That was hot as it got. But Shin started to bend over. At a perfect speed he jumped into the air and a tornado of pure fire wrapped around the two. They stayed in the tornado but they went higher in the air.

Kagome sat up straighter. "there is a youki nearby!" Shin let his senses free and instantly felt the energy. "a clan of ice bear youki." Kagome nodded and gripped at Shin's shoulders. "let's kill them!" Shin nodded and he literally jumped up and out of the tornado. They stood in the sky until the group of bear youki appeared. Kagome smiled as Rei dropped Yusuke and kuwabara so she could jump on.

Kagome unsheathed kanna's sword and held it with her one once broken hand. "kanna!" the sword glowed and turned into one of the most disturbing images ever found. The sword glowed white… but somehow black. It was both. Kagome stood on Rei's back as Rei flew down over to the youki. Kagome closed her eyes and jumped. The youki went after her but she vanished.

Kagome stood behind them with kanna pointing to one of the youki. With a smirk Kagome swung the sword towards the closest youki. The eerie song started as the youki disintegrated on contact. Kagome closest song and started to weave through all the youki. She went through them using kanna's teleportation. She went through the air on one and sliced that one in half. She continued to do this until she came to the last one, the leader.

Kanna now held the sword in both hands and panted slightly as she shut her eyes tightly. "kanna…" her soft voice was lost underneath kanna's song. "this is the only way you can tell us your sorrow?" Kagome disappeared and went farther back when the youki took in a deep breath. She raised her sword and watched as the youki released a strong breath of energy. Everyone stared at her and Yusuke ran forward.

Kagome didn't even slide backwards a foot as the energy was sucked into the sword. Kanna's song quieted and her voice rang through everyone's ears. "don't bother us… weakling." Kagome smiled as the last of the energy was absorbed into the sword. She raised the sword and jumped up. As she came down Kagome sliced the sword towards the youki. Instantly his own power flew out of the sword with tenfold the strength. The youki was killed instantly.

Kagome landed on the ground and held the sword's handle- blade pointing to the ground, against her collarbones. "let me wield you, please." kanna thrummed and then the blade shifted. Another spell was inscribed into the blade. no tonum, de Kagome. Kagome smiled softly as she stroked the spell. "one wielder. Only Kagome." she sheathed the sword and this time she started running by herself.

Everyone shifted and followed Kagome closely. She disappeared randomly only to appear second later a little further a head. Everyone soon figured out why she did this. She was dodging snow banks and things that would slow her down.

Kagome slowed down when it started to get colder. "Shin… what is going on here?" Shin shook his head and started running faster. They arrived at a village. Even in the snow… inside the village it was at least 80 degrees. Kagome frowned as she pulled her thick kimono off. She bundled it up and carried it under her arm. Kagome giggled as Rei mewed happily. She looked at where Rei was looking and jumped happily. "Pyre!" Pyre mewed along with Rei and they both jumped into Kagome's arms.

Pyre was a hell cat… more like a hells dog. he had the reddest fur every seen. Not a eye sore red, a red that made it look like someone spilled blood on her coat and it was permeate. She had silver eyes that glowed with her inner fire. Her paws were draped in black. Kagome giggled as she looked at Pyre. "how are you?" Pyre nuzzled Kagome happily.

Kagome rolled her eyes when Shin 'accidentally' touched her butt. "Shin. We need to see kain." Shin nodded as he led the group to the center of the village. It seemed to get even hotter as they made they're way. As soon as they reached a mansion style home Shin left them and disappeared. Kagome yawned as she started to feel drowsy. "damn it, Ryu. Mind cooling it down slightly?" Ryu nodded and blinked. Pretty soon the 95 degree temp. dropped to around 80. The humans sighed and sat down. Shin came out and looked at Kagome. "only you can go." Kagome nodded and walked behind Shin.

They walked down several halls until they came to a plain shoji door. "nice paper." Shin rolled his eyes. "we must use a special herb so paper won't burn." Kagome giggled and nodded. Shin slid the door opened and Kagome bowed instantly when she saw a semi aged man. Sitting down when acknowledged she studied the fire dragon. He had a tail and a pair of wings. And what was common for the fire dragons was that he had black hair. 'Shin is special…' She sweat dropped and bowed again at the leader. Looking up she knew instantly why kain was chosen as leader. He had a aura that could consume anyone nearby. It was that large, flaring like a wildfire. Yet held the tamed quality of a trained power.

He smiled like a father and shifted. "hello Kagome." Kagome giggled and nodded. Pretty soon her face became somber. "kain. We nee-" kain stood up and towered over her. He was mid age, but held himself well. He had the body and strength of a 20 year old. Considering he was at least 300 years old. "lets take a walk. You seem to have difficulty in the heat." Kagome stood up and smiled gratefully. "thank you kain." she linked arms with the older one and they started down the halls to where she had come in from.

Shin walked near Kagome. He had on a straight face, but on the inside he was worried about his friend. Kagome and kain walked out the door and past the group. "Kagome, what is the problem." Kagome allowed Pyre to jump onto her shoulder. "we need Pyre." kain nodded as everyone who saw him nodded or bowed in respect. "why?" Kagome scratched Pyre behind the ear. "you do know of how he is the secret to the fire sword… he is the sword… right?" kain nodded. "hai." kagome nibbled at her bottom lip.

"well… the ruler of spirit world- Koenma, will most likely hear of this by Botan… or kuwabara most likely. If he hears his father will do whatever it takes to obtain this weapon." kain nodded as the two walked over a boiling pond by bridge. "yes Kagome." Kagome smiled faintly at kain as they then walked out into the snow. "let Pyre turn into his true form." Kagome nodded as she set Pyre on the ground. "Pyre! Release your strength!" Pyre hissed as his fur stood on end.

He jumped into the air and the brightest light flashed from his body, completely hiding him from view. His body shifted and then smoothed out into sword. The light died down and a burning sword stood in front of them. It had a black handle and the blade seemed to be made out of a frozen flame. It was curved slightly and inside of it, it seemed to have a live fire inside of the clear blade. The blade was clear (as I said) and inside of it, a fire kept burning without anything to fuel it. It was a real fire it seemed.

Kagome gripped the sword as it floated softly to her hand. She gripped the sword tightly and then closed her eyes. Kagome let kain hand her a sheath so the swords wild aura was contained. She slid the sword over her shoulder and it rested against her back and shoulder.

Kagome winced when she felt kain's tense arm. Like all youki and hanyeu, the swords flaring power and jyaki tried to make them loose control. Or they would envy for the sword to much. Kagome soothed kain and he relaxed quickly. "good Kagome, I feel much better now." Kagome nodded as the two turned around. Kagome looked down into the boiling water of the pond as she pondered. "the sword of flame can break barriers, with intense power… yet the sword of ice can freeze or create a barrier nearly to strong for Inuyasha's tetsiagua…" Kagome sighed as she watched a fish specially known for it's habitat… hot water.

She sat down and her toes just barely missed the water's highest peak. "what shall I do now?" she rested her elbow on her knee, then rested her chin in her hand. "kain. What do you suppose?" kain sat down beside her and let his tail drift lazily through and on the water. "do what you feel is right." Kagome narrowed her eyes and then rolled them. "so much help. No wonder your leader." kain smirked and then burst out laughing. "because I can be wise…" his aura flared as he continued to laugh.

Kagome huffed and started to cross her arms. But halfway through Kagome's eyes widened and she gasped for breath. She gripped where her heart was and lurched forward kain shouted and gripped Kagome before she touched the water. "Kagome?" Kagome's eyes rolled back as she cried out in pain. Kain lifted kagome up and looked at Shin. "get Sesshoumeru! Hurry!" Shin disappeared as Kagome screamed.

Kain stood up as Kagome started to convulse in his arms. Kagome looked like she was going into shock. Kagome continued to scream as pain erupted and consumed her body. She gasped for breath as the screaming died down. Kain ran towards his Japanese style mansion and went into one of many empty room. Kagome took a deep breath and pulled out a tiny cloth satchel of her medication. Kain didn't notice as he started to unbutton her top, he pulled it down far enough to see her chest, but stopped right above her breast, where it wouldn't show anything, still modest.

Kagome raised her hand but dropped the satchel as the pain finally engulfed her own aura, it fell on the floor right where it was half hidden by the bed. Kain looked closely at the beating of her heart. It wasn't slowing or quickening… it seemed to be restricted almost. He quickly flipped her over and this time he started to back up. Kain bumped the wall as he stared at the black marks. There was a black deformed bruise like structure growing nearly to the size of her upper torso. As another pulse of pain coursed through her body the black discoloration spread another inch. Kagome screamed again. She started to scratch insanely at the discoloration. Everyone ran in and they stopped just short of the door.

Kagome arched off the bed as her fingernails ripped the infected flesh. With a scream of agony the flesh healed itself and started to grow again. Kagome abandoned trying to kill it she curled up into a ball with her face buried into the pillow. She continued to scream, which grew more hoarse. Yet it became louder. With great effort she ripped the back of her suit off her back, so her back was totally revealed.

Now her whole back was flashing everyone. It was now totally black and everyone stepped back suddenly. The discoloration shivered slightly as if it had a mind of her own. Sesshoumeru ran forward and tried to touch her shoulder, it was rapidly turning black. Sesshoumeru hissed as a shock of pure energy ran up his hand, he withdrew it and his eyes darkened with wonder and worry. "it's pure pain. The energy. It's the only thing keeping her alive…" Kagome gripped at the bed as the thing started to spasm now.

Kagome's eyes snapped open as she sat up, almost like she was being controlled. She looked wild eyed and insanely at everyone before the discolored thing shook harder this time. "get out…" her eyes widened until they were about to pop out. "get out!" her voice was in hysteria. She stood up not on her own accord and broke through the window that led outside. She jumped through it and fell onto the glass. She got up and ran through the back entrance to the village.

Kagome gasped as fell onto the snow. With a struggle she unsheathed the sword- which kain fortunately forgot to remove, and sat up. She pulled her hair over her shoulder and looked to the ground. She would've looked like a beautiful goddess with her serene face, if she had the right clothing. She raised her sword with one hand and shifted so it laid against her back. Her other hand steadied herself on the ground. Kagome closed her eyes and with deliberate slowness she started to slice away at the infected skin. It fell in folds to the ground.

Blood sprayed the ground and ran in such trickles they looked more like tiny rivers. She cut every last piece off and then winced as her back felt like a inferno. The sword hummed as it felt the slice of skin and blood. It would of tried to over power her and do more damage, but for some reason the sword respected Kagome and heated just enough to stop most of the bleeding. Kagome dropped the sword and it's power flared without Kagome to control the power.

Kagome closed her eyes as she turned around slowly. She stood up with Pyre (that's what the swords going to be called) and sunk the blade into the ground. She looked up with the freakiest eyes in the world. They weren't filled with happiness, or sadness. They were nothing.

Kagome watched Sesshoumeru as he walked forward. "Sesshoumeru I need you." the simple sentence had Sesshoumeru running towards her with speed no one had comprehended. He stopped right before her and gripped her shoulders lightly. "what?" Kagome closed her eyes when she felt Sesshoumeru shiver and tense slightly with the power that Pyre gave off. Kagome with a quick motion instantly covered the sword with a bag that deliberately made for a sword. She opened her eyes and looked up at Sesshoumeru with the same empty eyes.

"take out Ani's trap." Sesshoumeru froze as he looked deeply into Kagome's eyes. "death…" Kagome smiled and chuckled at Sesshoumeru. "still a man of few words…" (he's speaking more then usual. But he speaks only like this with Kagome. Everyone else he either is silent or despises them aka kills them) Kagome nodded. "do not worry. You have tensaiga… right?" Sesshoumeru's eyes flashed and he tightened his grip on Kagome's shoulders.

With a unpredictable action, especially from Sesshoumeru. He dragged her closer and crushed her to his own body. Kagome's eyes widened in surprise as Sesshoumeru took his hand and rested it on the middle of her back. He leaned down and rested his forehead on her shoulder. "you trust me… with your life?" Kagome closed her eyes briefly and nodded silently. Sesshoumeru loosened his grip. "I'm… sorry Kagome." he cracked his wrist and slid it into her back, right beside her spine and stopped right beside her heart.

Kagome's eyes widened again and she opened her mouth in a silent scream. She closed her eyes very slightly so they were half lidded. Tears formed in them from the pain. Sesshoumeru kept his eyes closed as he probed for the trap Ani had set in her body.

-----

the group continued to stare at the spot where Sesshoumeru was. "lets go after them!" everyone decided it was better to go through the mansion and out the front door. They went around the mansion and out the gate. They stopped just short of exiting the village. Kagome was standing right in front of Sesshoumeru, they could just see tears in her half open eyes. Sesshoumeru was embracing her with his forehead resting on her shoulder.

But soon enough they realized his only hand was… inside of Kagome. Kuwabara walked forward slightly. "he's trying to kill her!" Kurama stepped forward. He was the only one who could think rationally in this time. "wait." kuwabara had his spirit sword ready and was about to kill Sesshoumeru. "wait?! He's killing her!" Kurama studied the two. "look at Sesshoumeru's aura." everyone instantly focused on Sesshoumeru's aura. "sadness…" kain and Ryu started to speak. "the sadness. It seems like it's killing him to do this."

Yusuke shook his head. "then why is he doing this!" Kurama looked down. "because he is trying to save her." Ryu nodded in agreement. "Kagome means much to Sesshoumeru. The only one he loves besides Rin. More actually, the only one he loves like a immediate family member. A sister you could say. In fact…" Ryu ignored the questioning looks. "the only one he trusts is her." Kurama looked at Ryu and blinked. "what kind of trust is that hard for him to give?"

Ryu smirked. "he would kill me if I told you." Ryu's face calmed to neutral. "he can be very persuasive if he wants something." Ryu's eyes danced. "for example. He could torture me." his eyes darkened. mostly out respect and very slightly out of fear. "you would be scarred forever if you saw his ways of torture." everyone but kain, Ryu, Shin and Hiei shuddered.

Yusuke eyed his cousin with wonder. "she trust him with her life, she gave him her life."

----

Kagome smiled softly as she slid her arms from her side, under his arms and hugged him tightly. Kagome rested her head on Sesshoumeru's chest/ shoulder. She knew she would be revived, but it still hurt.

She gasped as he wrapped his clawed hand very gently around her heart. Sesshoumeru lifted his head and looked Kagome in the eye. "this is worst then you said Kagome. You lied." Kagome bit her lip as she looked Sesshoumeru in the eye. He shivered very slightly as he envisioned what her heart looked like, Kagome barely felt it at all. "it's wrapped around your heart. Like a wrap. There are barbs also." Kagome nodded slowly as he told her.

"I know." Sesshoumeru started to pull the smallest barbed vine like structures away from her heart. Kagome winced. "I didn't tell you, or anyone." another one was removed. "because you guys would worry…" Kagome buried her hands into his shoulders. "why though?" Kagome smiled so softly as she moved one hand slowly to his cheek. She took the other one and wrapped it around his wrist with incredible flexible. (this is from kikyou in show)

"the good is the badness- the badness is the good, the clean is the dirty and the dirty is the clean-" Kagome took in a deep breath as she waited for the moment to make her move. She stared Sesshoumeru in the eye and smiled slowly. He started to wrap his hand around her heart to find more infected vines. "the good is the evil, and the evil is the good."

Kagome watched as Sesshoumeru gripped her heart to feel the for any last vines, he just started to loosen his hand when Kagome jerked his wrist out. His hand was forcibly pulled out by Kagome along with half her heart, the tainted parts only. Kagome smiled as Sesshoumeru's eyes widened and for the first time ever, tears misted his eyes. Even if he could revive her, he never wanted to see this… to know that he killed Kagome.

Kagome smiled softly as her lungs filled with her blood. "Sesshoumeru…" she raised herself onto her toes and rubbed her cheek against his cheek. "I trust you…" she fell slightly so she landed on her feet. Then started to fall backwards. Sesshoumeru stared as Kagome fell backwards. Their eyes remained connected as Kagome smiled, she landed on the ground as her eyes remained connected. Sesshoumeru's hand fell to his side as he broke the connection. He looked down and stared at the tainted heart right in his hand.

Sesshoumeru threw the evil creation in the air and with a flick of the wrist he summoned his poison whip. He raised his hand and the tainted heart was destroyed instantly. He looked down at Kagome again and the whip retracted back. With a jerky motion he unsheathed the tensaiga and held it. He looked down and narrowed his eyes. The imps of the underworld were of a different color.

He flicked the sword and the Imps dodged it. They went towards Kagome and tried to get closer, but she used the very little spirit energy she had left to defend her soul. The soul was sitting above her body, smiling up at him. "Sesshoumeru, hurry!" Sesshoumeru's eyes shifted so he looked almost wild… for Sesshoumeru that is. "but the tensaiga cannot kill these certain imps."

Kagome giggled. "is Sesshoumeru worried?" Sesshoumeru's eyes narrowed. "do not delay Kagome! How do I kill these imps of hell!" his voice rose until it seemed to cut like a pack of feral dogs. Kagome shrank back slightly. Her eyes turned clouded as she tapped her chin. "take the plunge…" she looked up at Sesshoumeru. "use Pyre!" Sesshoumeru's eyes flashed as he gripped the sword's cover. With a quick jerk it flashed brightly against the sun.

He lifted the sword up and was almost swamped by the power, it was nothing like toujjikan. He dropped the sword after using he slashed at Kagome with tensaiga quickly. He released the sword while the slices were glowing a vivid blue. With a jerk of his wrist he released tensaiga and picked Pyre up. slicing the sword downwards, the two powers combined killed the imps and Kagome's soul fused once again with her body and her wounds healed.

She fluttered her eyes, then sat up slowly. Her body in perfect condition. Sesshoumeru looked down at her and dropped the sword, if not a bit slowly. He dropped to his knees and embraced her tightly. His eyes were flashing between gold and red. Everyone slowly walked forwards but Sesshoumeru looked at them and gripped the hilt of Kagome's sword kanna and they disappeared. In fact, they only went inside the village and into the deep mansion. Sesshoumeru continued to hold Kagome as they landed on the bed.

"I… I killed you…" Kagome hugged Sesshoumeru and he started to shake. For the first time since his mother died… he cried. Kagome kissed Sesshoumeru on the forehead and started to stroke his hair. "Sesshoumeru, you didn't kill me…" kagome allowed Sesshoumeru to bury his face into her chest. "you saved me." Sesshoumeru didn't sob. He merely let his tears fall silently.

-----same time, with the group.-----

Yusuke blinked as kuwabara stepped back. He was shaking. Kurama even had a tinge of fear in his aura. Hiei merely looked miffed. Kuwabara turned to the others, "did you see that look Sesshoumeru gave us?" Kurama nodded. "he's on the brink of a demons rage. Kagome better be careful." Shin and Ryu looked at each other and smirked. "do not worry for Kagome-neechan. She can handle herself…" Ryu frowned thoughtfully at ground. "although I warn you guys not to look for them. He may not hurt Kagome. But he wouldn't think twice about killing you." kuwabara started to shake again.

-----with sesshou and Kagome----

Kagome smiled sadly as Sesshoumeru wrapped his one full arm around her waist. And burrowed his nose into her belly. She smiled and leaned back to relax. "I will never be able to use my miko powers again. But it will not kill me if someone heals me with them." Sesshoumeru shuddered as his bloody tears subsided. "why not?" Kagome shook her head. "I do not know, I can just… feel it." Sesshoumeru nodded and shifted up so he was laying besides her. The two closed their eyes and relaxed.

Sesshoumeru's aura continued to fly around him. It seemed to be in chaos. Kagome sighed as she curled up against Sesshoumeru and started to fall asleep. Happy that the room was moderate temperature for being near the wall leading to the icy desert outside. Kagome fell asleep with Sesshoumeru's protective arm around her…

-------Kagome wakes up, near morning-----

Kagome shifted and opened her eyes. She looked around and saw Sesshoumeru sleeping peacefully next to her. She stroked his hair as she felt his aura, he was still in chaos. She waited patiently for Sesshoumeru to wake up, it didn't take long. With a smile she sat up. Kagome yawned as she fixed her clothing. It shifted and changed into a brand new outfit.

The two sat up and walked out of the room. Sesshoumeru walked right next to Kagome as she walked out of the mansion and towards where Pyre was laying on the ground. A aura that rivaled the strongest of beings surrounded and protected it. She walked towards the sword and covered it with the cloth.

"I'm hungry." Sesshoumeru nodded as he led her to the village again. He led her to a hut near the center of the village where the town chef lived. As soon as they walked in the chef created a meal for her. Kagome ate quietly and allowed herself to indulge in the meal.

The two walked out the hut and sat down on the outskirts of the village where there was no snow, but the ground was dry. Kagome stretched and smiled at Sesshoumeru. She kneeled and started to make a transmutation circle where there was a small frozen sheet of ice, it was just far enough for ice to freeze, she set a rose seed inside of the circle. She clapped her hands and a light came from the outline. Instantly a frozen rose was formed. Inside of it she had transmuted the rose seed that was giving off a soft, if nearly invisible there green light.

Kagome smiled wider as her powers seemed to have been replenished. She closed her eyes and focused again in the ice. She cupped it and gave a pulse of power. She made it so the ice was cold enough to not be ice. She made a rose so cold it was nearly unbreakable. Kagome looked over at Sesshoumeru and walked over to him. He waved a hand over the crystalline rose and his poison soaked into it. The faint green light intensified to where the crystalline rose was a hazy green. The rose seed cracked and sprouted slightly.

Kagome smiled and sat in Sesshoumeru's lap. He was cross legged so she could comfortably. She started to hum and then sing..

"I've got something up my sleeve

That I don't want to show you

Cause every time I bleed

I make a fool of me….

I've got shaky little fingers

That hold on to your grip

you've got wrapped around my world

So tight that I can't breath

I'm suffocating…

We come crashing down

Every time we go this far again…

We come tumbling down

Every time we go this far again…

every time we go…

I've got nothing that I hide

Except for what inside

I keep it all locked up

This prison we call love…

We come crashing down

Every time we go this far again…

We come tumbling down

Every time we go this far again…

every time we go…

Every time we go…

Every time we go…

Every time we go…

Every time we go…

We come crashing down

Every time we go this far again…

We come tumbling down

Every time we go this far again…

every time we go…

We come crashing down…

We come tumbling down…

We come crashing down…

every time we go this far again…

Every time we go…

Every time we go…"

Kagome had gotten up and started to dance. She swayed and twirled. Looking like a ethereal being, beautiful and yet gave a aura of calmness. She smiled as she closed her eyes. Without knowing it she had her cloths shift and change. She now had on a no back long sleeve shirt. It was skin tight, black and had no back. Her bottoms turned into a skirt that had a slit up to her thighs, she wore slippers that accented her slender legs. She knew she was taking a risk when she felt the wind touch her back.

Even though she had been saved by Sesshoumeru's tensaiga and Pyre, there was one scar that she kept involuntarily. The one that Sesshoumeru gave her when he had killed her with on her whim. It wasn't a simple slit, it was a odd shape, discolored and raised slightly. She let her hair free and it flew around her. She continued to twirl until her song ended. (this was during the song)

When she stopped she looked towards Sesshoumeru. Kagome's eyes widened when she realize how big her mistake was. Sesshoumeru's eyes were changing rapidly from golden to bloody, and back again. This continued as his aura enveloped him. It was in such chaos.

Kagome stepped forward and realized Sesshoumeru's claws were digging pits into the ground. "Sesshoumeru?" Sesshoumeru ignored her and his jaw clenched. (this may center around Sesshoumeru right now… but it has a vital part with the yyh group)

Kagome shivered but continued forward. He looked up through his bangs and Kagome gasped. Sesshoumeru's eyes showed his chaos. And it seemed his demon form was winning. "Sesshou? Are you okay?" Sesshoumeru growled as his nose and fangs got longer. Kagome stepped back and looked around.

Her eyes widened impossibly large when she saw the group in the entrance. Most of the men were getting ready to attack Sesshoumeru. Kagome ignored the bells in her head as they went off. She ran forward and kneeled next to a very dangerous Sesshoumeru. He wasn't what the bells were going off for. She was afraid for herself and him, if the group decided to attack.

She wrapped her arms around Sesshoumeru and rested her forehead on his rock hard tense shoulders. She closed her eyes when she heard Sesshoumeru talking in between his growls- to himself. He was mumbling.

"I killed her… I killed her…" Kagome felt tears leak through her eyelids when she heard him. "Sesshoumeru… relax…" she started to hum very lightly. Sesshoumeru tensed more but her his aura lessened very slightly. Kagome smiled as she knew something that would calm her brother like figure down. She un wrapped one arm from around Sesshoumeru very slowly, he merely growled harder.

Kagome skimmed her fingertips down his back and between his tail and clothing. He tensed slightly as she skimmed and stroked his tail. She went near the base and brushed her fingers through the silky fur. Sesshoumeru 's chaotic aura diminished greatly as she continued to do this. "Sesshoumeru…." Kagome breathed his name- not seductively, but as if her voice would calm him down more.

"why are you doing this?" Sesshoumeru leaned back and allowed his head to rest on her own shoulder. His throat was wide open. A position the others would never see again. ever. Kagome smiled softly as he started to speak very lowly, and in a rough voice. The others couldn't hear.

---the others!----

Everyone ran out when they felt Sesshoumeru's deadly and chaotic aura flaring over the wall. Kuwabara's eyes widened. "his aura! He is so god be damned powerful!" everyone nodded as they agreed. They stopped at the entrance and saw Sesshoumeru crouching, his hair was swirling around him along with his aura. Kagome saw them as they started to prepare a attack.

She ran forward and crouched behind Sesshoumeru, he said something and she wrapped her arms around him. Her forehead rested on his shoulder and he kept mumbling something. No one heard what he said but they heard his growling and her humming. As she started to stroke his back and lower kuwabara, Yusuke, Kurama and Hiei looked at Shin, kain and Ryu. Their eyes were beyond wide and they were- blushing? Kuwabara blinked. "are you guys actually blushing? And why is it getting so hot here?" Shin and kain blushed harder and the temperature rose again.

Shin and Ryu briefly looked at each other and they blushed harder. Kain started to chuckle. "well, well." kain eyed the two. Yusuke's eyebrow rose in bewilderment. "what's so amusing?" kain chuckled again, he was still blushing. "Kagome's stroking his tail?" now even Hiei and Kurama were blushing.

Kuwabara blinked. He was genuinely stumped. "what is so special about that?" Hiei rolled his eyes. "you nitwit." Kuwabara's eyes narrowed. "say that again short stop." Hiei closed his eyes briefly and gestured to kain. "mind explaining?" kain nodded. "Sesshoumeru is giving away one of his three greatest trusts. Let me warn you." kain's blush lightened. "you will never touch that tail." Yusuke cocked his head. "why?"

Kain brought his own tail up and it flicked his chin, a thinking gesture he guessed. "it's almost like a dog thing. In a pack- if you seen a wolf pack or something. Your tail can mean life or death. Except for dog demons- especially a high ranking one like Sesshoumeru. It basically means your life is in their hands if they touch your tail." kain tapped his tail with his claws. "a dog demons tail… in the old days and even now. It used to be that if you overthrow a dog's place you cut off their tail as a symbol. Even humans will cut off a dog or wolfs tail for a trophy. But then again, if you manage to touch his tail in his intent. Then your dead."

Yusuke nodded slowly. "so that does literally mean Kagome holds his life. A dog demon's tail is their pride you could say… it could mean you were overthrown and or removed from power. Or you were actually killed. One more question."

The demons all groaned. "why were you blushing?" they all shut up instantly and blushed again. Ryu kept his eyes on the two. "you really want to know?" Yusuke nodded instantly. Ryu cracked a smile. "it can calm any demon with a tail down almost instantly… and…" Ryu bit his lip and gestured to Shin. "you finish."

Shin chuckled slightly. The blush accented his tan skin. "a tail is highly sensitive and tuned into a demons nerves. It can bring great pain…" Shin chuckled and laughed full out. Half out of embarrassment. Kurama finished. "or great pleasure…" kuwabara didn't get it, but he went with the flow. Yusuke was now blushing. Kuwabara commented. "so Kagome is giving Sesshoumeru great pleasure?"

The group shook their head sadly. Yusuke eyed his nitwit friend. "she isn't giving his THAT kind of pleasure you dumb ass, she is calming him down." kain stopped chuckling. They all merely watched as Sesshoumeru leaned back and bared his throat. His eyes were flashing slowly now between gold and red, back and forth. "there the first and last time you'll ever see that in any canine youki-" kain would've rolled his eyes at Kuwabara's stumped face.

"it means he is submitting to Kagome." everyone turned back to Kagome and watched what happened next.

-----Kagome and Sesshoumeru----

Kagome watched with a sad smile at Sesshoumeru. His throat was wide open for attack if any demons were around. Kagome carefully took her unoccupied hand and brought it up to his neck, she stopped just short of touching the pale skin. "Sesshoumeru?" Sesshoumeru looked towards Kagome and they flashed very slightly. He nodded the tiniest bit that she had to feel it to know that he even moved.

Kagome closed the space between her fingertips and his neck. She started to stroke the skin gently, very softly. Kagome was careful not to allow her fingernails to touch his neck at all. Sesshoumeru and Kagome kept eye contact as she stroked his neck. She moved side to side, up and down. Careful to not stay in one area to much. His neck muscles twitched as they tensed.

The light touches continued as Sesshoumeru's aura went down slowly. His eyes shut on their own accord. His muscles relaxed and he gave his complete trust in Kagome. She stopped moving her hand that was stroking his tail as she closed her eyes briefly. A wave of sorrow passed through her. He opened his eyes and narrowed them at Kagome. She looked at Sesshoumeru and smiled happily. "what is the matter." Kagome sighed. "always so bossy."

Sesshoumeru growled and with a grace only a lord could have stood up. He pulled her up with his and gripped her by the shoulders. "Kagome, I am NOT in the mood." Kagome noted his aura, it was way past chaotic. It was near war zone. But it had diminished slightly saying it wasn't overriding his mind anymore. But he would snap if provoked.

Kagome smiled broadly. "it just saddens me that you are in such a state." Sesshoumeru smirked and then burst out laughing. Kagome blinked. "I didn't think I said something funny." Sesshoumeru's laughter died down and he wrapped his arm around her waist. Kagome laughed as she stopped Sesshoumeru from moving.

"I have a present for you." Sesshoumeru blinked as he watched Kagome roll up his empty sleeve. She moved it to his elbow and held her hands flush to his stump. "I want to thank you." Kagome closed her eyes and gathered energy into her hands. Then in pulses she sent it to Sesshoumeru. Sesshoumeru winced and growled at the pain. If anyone else would of caused this pain… lets just say they won't get the chance to start.

Kagome opened her eyes and they stared unfocused at Sesshoumeru's arm. Everyone walked slowly up to the two and watched as a mist surrounded where his arm was supposed to be. The mist cleared slightly but some of it made a fine sheet, the mist that didn't clear away seem to sprinkle and form over a invisible arm. Kagome bit her lip as her replenished spirit power started to deplete in a rather rapid sort of way.

She slid her fingers away from the mist so it completely formed. She gripped the remainder of his arm tightly as she started to gather a very large portion of her remaining energy. "just a little longer Sesshoumeru." Sesshoumeru narrowed his eyes very slightly as kuwabara continued to talk, and he started to reach for Kagome. He glared at kuwabara. His emotionless voice was back, with a tinge of something that could freeze even Hiei. "shut it you nitwit." kuwabara froze and shut his mouth on command.

Sesshoumeru smirked evilly as he stared kuwabara down. "that's a good parrot." he watched as Kagome then sent the huge pulse of energy into his arm. It burned as it made it's way up his shoulder, then it seemed to be blocked as it crept down his arm again. As soon as it touched the stump of his arm it started to grow inch by rapid inch. A very gruesome process that made everyone but kain and Ryu look away. Hiei merely smirked.

The bone grew first and then muscle started to weave over the bone, covering it completely. There was no fat grown, Sesshoumeru didn't have any. The skin started to crawl over the muscle and bone. When this finished claws and tattoos grew out of the appropriate places.

Kagome panted as she continued to give out her energy. Sesshoumeru grit his teeth. "Kagome it is finished." Kagome opened her eyes and her face drained very slightly. "I have to get the vessels connected." Sesshoumeru's jaw clenched when Kagome panted just enough for his inu hearing to hear. He looked at Yusuke and rolled his eyes. His claw shifted and instantly Yusuke's wrist was in his grasp. He laid the hand on Kagome's shoulder and Yusuke yelped. "what is going on?!"

Sesshoumeru rolled his eyes. "she will need to borrow a little of your energy." Yusuke yelped again with each pulse Kagome sent to Sesshoumeru. "but it hurts like a mother fucker!" Sesshoumeru released Yusuke's wrist and then wrapped it around his neck. With the littlest of effort he lifted Yusuke off his feet. "tough it out…" Sesshoumeru smirked sadistically. "unless you want to feel the kind of pain I can give?" Yusuke nodded soundlessly as Sesshoumeru set him back on the ground.

Kagome panted as sweat trickled between her shoulder bones. With a last pulse Kagome slumped against Sesshoumeru. Sesshoumeru caught her… with two hands. He flexed the hand and his eyes flashed. Looking down at the panting Kagome he lifted her up. Sesshoumeru sniffed the air and his eyes turned to Hiei. He had caught something that even the other youki couldn't catch even if they tried… arousal. Kagome moaned and Hiei's arousal grew the very slightest. Sesshoumeru narrowed his eyes and Hiei caught it. He crossed his arms and huffed.

Sesshoumeru smirked as Yusuke fell on his ass. "what the hell was that?" Sesshoumeru rolled his eyes. "one of the spells a miko will learn before she is a certified miko." Yusuke nodded as he understood. "so where to next?" Shin stepped forward. "well, the Heisei sword moved to the other side of the ice world. So I have to lead you there." Sesshoumeru nodded as he held up a hand, he disappeared with Kagome in his arms, back to the mansion where he got kanna, and the fire sword. With a smirk he reappeared to where the group was waiting. "let us go." Rei mewed as he turned huge. Kagome was set down on him, Yusuke and kuwabara behind her. She was asleep as soon as they started moving, pretty soon Yusuke followed her example and drifted off to sleep, his head resting sideways on her back, Strangely exhausted.

Kagome woke up when she felt Rei tilt slightly. She looked backwards with half open eyes and saw Yusuke sitting right up against her, he was sleeping. She yawned and sat up. Switching so she was riding Rei side saddle like Kagome had Yusuke's head in her lap. They all continued to fly towards the other city. Kagome frowned as they past over several villages. "hey Shin." Shin looked back at her and slowed down slightly to be next to Kagome. "aren't we passing over the maiden islands?"

Shin looked forward and then down. "which one?" Kagome shrugged as she lightly scratched in between Rei's ears. Rei purred and continued forward. "the one that is the thunder tribe, where Rei is from." Shin looked over the land once and then at Rei. "the thunder cats? The thunder dragons? Or the thunder elementals?" Kagome rolled her eyes. "well lets look at the process of elimination, Rei is not a dragon. I sure as hell know that she isn't a person. So by the process of elimination I guess that leaves nekos." Shin sweat dropped and hit Kagome lightly over the head.

She laughed and smiled happily. "but no. we aren't passing over them. We are passing over several other maiden islands though." Kagome blinked and looked around. "which ones?" Shin lifted his hand and started to count off. "the earth maidens, the earth dragons…" Shin tapped his claws together. "the thunder maidens… the ice nekos, cats and maidens. We have to go to the ice maidens." Kagome blinked again and started to bite her bottom lip. "where Hiei is from?" Shin shook his head. "these ones DO live near there though. If you ask me about those maidens…" his voice lowered and he flew slightly closer. "those maidens are known for being withdrawn and uncommunicative. They believe they are superior in some cases."

Kagome stared down and then her eyes were drawn to a far off island. "and let me guess which island is theirs?" Shin looked at the same island and nodded. "is it that obvious?" Kagome shook her head and shrugged. "I have a talent I guess." Shin laughed as his eyes shifted. They looked like a fire was actually burning in them. Kagome sighed when Rei finally started to lower. But she looked around and spotted a grand citadel nearby.

"Sesshoumeru?" Sesshoumeru looked back at her. "why are we at the western citadel?" Sesshoumeru flew closer. "we have to check on something." Kagome rolled her eyes. "then can we at least have dinner then?" Sesshoumeru nodded as he landed on the ground. He walked forward and ignored everybody as they stood still. Kagome slid off of Rei and whacked Yusuke over the head. She allowed him to wake up grumbling but woke up quickly.

They all started to follow Sesshoumeru into the citadel. But Ryu broke off and went towards the field next to the castle. Kagome waved his off and skipped up next to Sesshoumeru. Everyone followed Sesshoumeru and Kagome into the hall, they stopped short of entrance as they saw the grandness of the place.

Almost instantly everyone noticed the three halls one led straight ahead, one to the left and one to the right. Down the main hall they noticed to on the side many servants stood with their head down, out of respect. With no fear only respect for their master. Kagome smiled when a kitsune walked right towards her, he was tall and had the black scheme. His skin was pale and his hair chin length, black. He wore pure black clothing and a symbol of the house of the dog on his back. In his clawed hands he carried a glaive that shone brightly in the light. All in all he was a down right goth kitsune

His ebony black tail floated behind him and flicked with it's own mind. Kagome smiled and waved at him. He closed his eyes and bowed out of respect. Turning to Sesshoumeru he bowed again. His eye shadow was black. He stopped right before Kagome and started to speak. Sesshoumeru turned and listened in on the kitsune's soft yet lethal voice. Everyone could hear clearly with the silence of the castle.

"the groups are ready for inspection." Kagome smiled slightly. "Reisei, how are Rei's children doing?" Reisei smirked as he gestured behind him. Kagome peered over Reisei's shoulder and squealed. "Sesshoumeru! They are all so big!" Rei purred proudly as he walked over to the group of chibi kittens and another transformed cat sat waiting. Kagome cooed as she ran over the family. The obvious mother ran over to Rei and nuzzled him on the cheek. Then she went to Kagome, balanced on two legs and gave Kagome several licks.

Kagome smiled as the kittens ran around her. She turned to Rei and then Sesshoumeru and Reisei. "they are so BIG!" Reisei smirked. "as you asked, I had a servant take care of them. Even my own shadow fox had children. Kagome giggled again and waved her hand at the swarming cats. They all stalked off down the hall and into a room.

Kagome returned to Sesshoumeru's side and instantly he had a claw on her shoulder. Reisei's eyes widened. "my lord! Your arm. It grew back!" Sesshoumeru nodded as he rubbed the junction between Kagome's neck and shoulder with his thumb in a circular motion. "she can't purify me anymore so she was able to take the chance." Reisei bowed again to Kagome. "thank you my lady." Kagome nodded as she yawned. "after we look over your pack of inu and kitsune warriors, can we e-" a high squeal met everyone's ears.

Sesshoumeru actually groaned, and everyone was nearly in shock when they heard it. Kagome stepped back from Sesshoumeru and had her face downcast. She motioned for Yusuke and kuwabara to do the same. Reisei even tilted his head down. Everyone watched as a youki came running down the hall as best as she could with her kimono.

Kagome groaned in agony in seemed. "who gave her permission to my kimonos?" everyone instantly saw that the kimono indeed seemed to fit Kagome's taste, they were instantly aware that the kimonos had o be Kagome's. they were more plain then most nobles or ladies had. The woman stopped right in front of Sesshoumeru. She bowed and Kagome winced when a audible rip came from her kimono's side. She looked up and whapped her hand against her face. She dragged it down her face and eyed the woman.

"why are you wearing my kimonos?" the lady sniffed as she looked down. "this ugly thing? I found it in one of the better rooms. Being there I have no idea why." Kagome's hands fisted. "what the fuck?" her voice raised. "who in this CITADEL gave this woman permission to wear my cloths?!" her voice echoed and everyone shifted with apprehension. Kagome was instantly slapped in the face. The woman glowered at Kagome as she watched Kagome hit the wall behind her. "you insolate woman! You are a mere human and you dare yell at ME?" Kagome narrowed her eyes when she felt the burning of her cheek. Instantly knowing there was going to be a dandy bruise in a hour or so.

She shifted and then ran towards woman. She fell to the ground and brought her foot out, it knocked into the woman's knees from behind making her fall on her back. Standing up she drew kanna. Kanna was humming with anticipation as her blades tip was at the woman's neck. Kagome glared at the woman. "touch me again sari. And I will not show mercy." she sheathed kanna and swooped down.

Kagome gripped sari's collar of her own kimono and hauled her up. Sari looked at Sesshoumeru and her eyes watered with fake pain. "Sesshou sama! Are you going to allow this disgrace to touch and THREATEN me?" Sesshoumeru sighed as he set his claw on her shoulder. "drop her Kagome." Kagome dropped her unceremoniously onto the ground. She sighed and crossed her arms like a deprived child. "but she used my FAVORITE kimono!" Sesshoumeru nodded sadly. "and I so liked that one… such a waste."

Kagome laughed as she watched sari huff and straighten the kimono out as well as she could. "Sesshoumeru, I took the liberty of putting my stuff in our new room." Sesshoumeru closed his eyes briefly and turned to the nearest servant. "get me a glass of fire whisky. I need it…NOW!" the servant hurried off and Sesshoumeru turned to Reisei and Kagome. "let us get the troops assessed. I need a break from this vile thing." he spoke vile with a hint of sadistic disturbance.

Kagome nodded as she followed Sesshoumeru outside and to the field. Ryu was standing in front of several groups of training soldiers. Ryu's voice cracked through the air like a whiplash. "what the hell are you people doing! I don't see trained archers! I see pathetic wannabes!" Kagome looked frazzled as she grabbed a long bow and quiver of arrows out of a trainees hands. They were all brand new recruits. Good but needed to get better.

She marched to the front of the line and instantly docked a arrow. Kagome eyed the target and then got into proper stance for warriors to shoot. With ease she released the arrow it hit dead center. She looked at Ryu and smirked happily. "can I give a example…?" Ryu smirked almost evilly as he signaled for a semi-experienced warrior of sword techniques to come over. He looked slightly skittish. Kagome led the warrior to a empty part of the field. Everyone stopped to watch the show.

With a sadistic sounding giggle that was unusual for her she docked a arrow. "attack me!" the warrior stuttered so Kagome released the arrow. It whizzed right past his ear. "attack me, or I won't miss next time!" the warrior swallowed then charged forward. Kagome took the sheath right out from the warriors sash and blocked his attack.

The warrior gulped when Kagome blindly defended herself. She jumped back and docked another arrow. With a speed that amazed even a youki she released several arrows in a row. Making sure her back was defended she rushed forward. The soldier defended and blocked Kagome, he attacked then attacked Kagome instantly. She blocked but was whacked on her elbow. Kagome sighed as she back flipped unexpectedly and kicked the youki in the underside of the chin.

He jumped to the side before he landed on his back. Kagome crouched as she prepared to attack. With a smirk Kagome watched as the youki charged towards her. She leaped up, twisted and caught the youki in his jaw. He jumped back and charged again. Kagome caught him by the neck and threw him away from her. She opened her eyes and watched as the youki glared at her. She waited for him to attack, she didn't have to wait long.

Kagome caught the youki by the neck and lifted him into the air. She may have been 5'4, and him 5'11, but she lifted him high enough for only his toes to skim the ground. The youki growled as he swiped at her neck. Kagome tilted her head to the side as his claws skinned her cheek. 3 claws skinned her cheek and slight gashes appeared. "damn it! Gain control of yourself!" the youki snarled as he swiped again. Kagome captured the claw and twisted it. The youki soldier growled louder. "let go of me you inferior human!"

Kagome blinked when the soldier was out of her grip and suddenly in Ryu's. He lifted the youki higher and made him face Kagome. "inferior being. Address Kagomesama with proper respect." the youki snarled again. "this is Kagome? She would never be a lowly human!" Ryu smirked evilly again as he looked at Kagome. She cocked her head very slightly. Sesshoumeru walked forward and the youki instantly shut up. "l-lord Sesshoumeru. What is the honor?" Sesshoumeru laid a clawed hand on Kagome's shoulder and his sadistic smile returned. "Ryu. This unaware youki… why don't you help him remember his place-" Ryu smirked evilly and Kagome shuddered.

Sesshoumeru finished his sentence. "not only behind the head warriors, (Ryu and Reisei) but behind this lord Sesshoumeru and Kagomesan." Ryu chuckled almost insanely. "really… well-" he twisted and kicked the youki in the butt, he went flying to the other side of the field. Kagome sweat dropped. "scary…" Ryu turned to her. His neutral face on again. "lady Kagome, we need to tell these soldiers proper respect." Kagome sighed. "well. Can I give you a order?" Ryu nodded. "always Kagome."

Kagome linked arms with Ryu and walked him towards the stupid soldier. In a low voice she addressed Ryu. "go have as much fun as you like." Ryu smirked and stepped away. He bowed low to Kagome and turned to the waiting soldiers. "alright!" his voice raised to be heard. "all right! Everyone line up! A hundred laps around the field… the WHOLE field!"

The soldiers dropped their weapons and instantly started running. "no youki jumping… flying or cheating." Kagome laughed as Ryu looked like he was having fun. Sesshoumeru and Kagome turned to Reisei. He was flicking his tail behind him. "well, it seems Ryu missed his job." Kagome burst out laughing and nodded. She sobered up almost instantly. "so that means he won't be coming back to the human world?" Sesshoumeru started walking back slowly with his arm around Kagome, after he waved Reisei away.

"actually Kagome." Kagome stared at Sesshoumeru with confusion. "what Sesshoumeru." Sesshoumeru turned to the group as they passed. He then called for several beautiful female servants. "take these men and youki to some of our free guest rooms. Get anything they may want. Understand? But any unusual requests outside of cloths and such. Report to me first. Understood?" the servants nodded and they led the group consisting of the renkai team away.

Sesshoumeru went to his office type area. He had the traditional Japanese feudal era office. Sitting down at his desk he started to study over the papers. The scratching of the quill was the only thing heard. "Sesshoumeru?" Sesshoumeru spared Kagome a look and she sighed. every time he went to work, he ignored her almost. "what were you going to say earlier?" Sesshoumeru answered in a distracted voice. "I am staying also."

The only answer was the prickling sent of salt wafting from Kagome. Sesshoumeru seemed to ignore her, so she got up silently and walked quietly to her room. When the door shut to his office Sesshoumeru leaned back and rubbed the bridge of his nose. He sighed and closed his eyes. "sorry Kagome." he spoke to himself.

-------with Kagome-----

Kagome opened the door to her room and her eyes widened. Kagome then screamed. Sari was laying on her bed naked. She was wide open to any eyes and sleeping peacefully. As soon as Kagome screamed she opened her eyes and with sleep hazing her mind she mistook Kagome for Sesshoumeru. (don't know how though) "hey Sesshou…" she patted the spot next to her. "get over here so we can have a hot fuck…" Kagome screamed again and backed up.

She bumped into someone and sprawled to the floor. Looking up she saw Sesshoumeru. He looked down at her and helped her up, holding her closely to his side she buried her head into his shoulder. Sesshoumeru looked into Kagome's room and grunted in agitation.

"sari wh-" Kagome looked up in time to see sari looking at her with pure venom. "what is she doing HERE?" she said she and here with a lot of anger. Kagome looked away instantly and burrowed her head once again into Sesshoumeru's shoulder. Sari growled in anger. "don't touch my sesshy!" if Kagome was looking towards sari, she would of seen sari lunge at her. Sesshoumeru was looking down at Kagome with worry.

Kagome was knocked to the floor and pinned down with sari straddling her waist. Kagome screamed again and closed her eyes tightly. "get her off, get her off, get her off…." she chanted this like a mantra. She screamed again when sari leaned over her. She moved her head to the side and shivered when sari's rather loose breast were cushioned on her own chest. "don't ever touch my sesshy!"

Kagome screamed again when sari sat up, her droopy ass, holding a bony butt dug painfully into her pelvis. She opened her eyes and looked at Sesshoumeru. He was smirking mischievously. Kagome whimpered when he shrugged. His carefree attitude turned into severe anger when Kagome was slapped in the face. He ripped sari off and held her up.

Kagome crawled quickly away and watched as sari looked pleadingly at him. "sesshy-kun! What is the deal?" Sesshoumeru stared at sari closely, daring her to do something. She did…

Kagome watched in horror as sari went to touch Sesshoumeru's tail. "sari don't!" sari ignored her and just about touched Sesshoumeru's tail. But Sesshoumeru took two hands and literally ripped sari in two, she was killed instantly. Sesshoumeru sneered in disgust when blood splattered his clothing and his floor. Servants came and started to quickly clean the mess up. Sesshoumeru looked at Kagome then at some extra servants. "clean this up-" he threw her his kimono top, that he wore a second ago.

The servant nodded and walked away. Turning to the other two servants he flicked his hand clean. "one of you clean Kagome's room up, replenish her room with fresh bedding and clothing. Leave nothing dirty. While the other one fills two bathtubs, separate." the servants nodded and hurried off. Kagome groaned as she looked down at her once clean clothing. She stripped off her top and skirt and threw them to a servant. She wore shorts and a tank top underneath thankfully.

Kagome sighed as she started walking towards the mini hot spring that the servant had prepared. Smiling she waved the servant off. "no thanks, may you bring me a kimono for dinner tonight? And make sure the guests are prepared also please." the servant smiled kindly as she walked off. Kagome shed herself of her remaining cloths and then slid into the hot spring.

Laying back Kagome ignored the pain in her cheek and dunked her head. She washed her hair out with lavender smelling shampoo and conditioner. She then leaned back and started to relax. Pretty much a hour later Kagome got out of the water, before she pruned badly and then dried herself off. She slid the kimono on and smiled softly.

The kimono was a soft blue. It had a mixture with purple and green, giving it the appearance of a beautiful pond. Over it soft white petals danced a crossed the colors with a invisible wind. She looked at her hair and decided to put it back into a braid. With a light touch Kagome smoothed her kimono out and walked out into the hall. She walked down the hall and towards the dinner room. Knocking softly on the door she waited for someone to open it. It wasn't polite for woman to enter without being called.

Without the tiniest squeak the door opened and Kagome walked slowly into the room. Sesshoumeru stood up along with several other lords and nobles. She walked towards Sesshoumeru and sat down next to him, between him and Hiei. "Sesshoumeru-" Kagome hissed. "why didn't you tell me that the others were here?" Sesshoumeru shrugged ever so gracefully and then studied Kagome. "gomen," his voice was very soft, the nobles and lords couldn't hear the two. "now I know that you hate these surprises but you have to-" Kagome stood up and walked past Sesshoumeru to where the tea tray was waiting for her to serve. Along the way she purposely stepped on the tip of Sesshoumeru's tail with her slipper. He locked in a groan of agony.

Kagome lifted the tea pot, made of the best china and went to every lord. She poured them tea and moved on. When she got to Yusuke she smiled softly at him. "don't do anything stupid. Tell kuwabara also." he nodded and Kagome walked over to Hiei. As she poured the tea Sesshoumeru noticed Hiei's nose twitch, in fact he had seen the nose twitch on all the lords, Kurama and Hiei. He nodded as Kagome served himself some tea. She put the teapot back and sat down to eat.

Sesshoumeru glared at her lightly and under the table he took his tail and wrapped it around her ankle, with ease he started tightening his grip until Kagome couldn't feel her foot anymore. She didn't notice until she finished her meal. then Kagome nearly yowled, but held it in with great effort. She sat right back down and looked down as needles stabbed her in the ankle. She glared at Sesshoumeru as his tail curled up behind him.

Kagome clenched her hands into fists and waited patiently for her leg to get the circulation back. By the time this happened she happened to be alone. Sesshoumeru sat sipping tea patiently. He was the only one that was in the room besides her. Sesshoumeru peeked beyond his teacup and smirked wickedly.

Kagome frowned and she tried to stand up. She finally aloud herself to wince. Her foot was returning to normal, but now the needles came. Sesshoumeru stood up gracefully and left the room with a tiny wave at Kagome. Kagome called for him but he ignored her. "damn idiotic puppy." she grumbled as she tried standing up again. With a wave of agony she sat back down and waited patiently.