A/N: Hey everyone! I'm really sorry about the VERY late update, but schoolwork had been steadily piling up and I couldn't do a thing about it! I'm sorry to say this, but this chapter is really short, in fact, you might consider this as a filler chapter. The reason will be explained in detail at my author's note below.

Disclaimer: I think i already mentioned this somewhere, but just in case... i wont repeat it again! Inuyasha does not belong to me! SO DONT SUE ME!!!!! i dont even have a penny!!!!

DESTINY

By: kdpcat

-Chapter V

Kagome woke with a start, sweat sliding off her brow. She had just woken from a very disturbing nightmare. At first, it started out as a very pleasant dream, one with Sesshoumaru meeting peacefully with her family. But suddenly, she saw Inuyasha, Kikyou and Naraku come through her door, grinning like madmen on a killing spree.

She involuntarily shuddered, if she had been able to continue that nightmare, she was sure that the end would be revolting and nauseous. 'It was just a nightmare Kagome, it's not like it's going to happen…'

She could not finish her train of thought, for a very ecstatic Rin had burst through the door. " Kagome kaa-san! Sesshoumaru-sama told Rin to tell you that you will be leaving after you eat in the dining room!"

Kagome grinned when Jaken stumbled through the door, panting. She decided to be kind to the toad youkai; after all, watching Rin is a very hazardous and tedious job. She silently crept towards him, hoping to surprise him Rin had gone to pick Kagome's clothes for the day, and Jaken remained where he stood, catching his breath.

Jaken saw a looming shadow over him, and as paranoid as he is, he raised his Staff of Heads to attack the perpetrator of his personal space. Kagome jumped gracefully as she avoided the attack, she watched as Jaken took upon a fearful look on his face. "Gomen-nasai Kagome-sama! I did not mean to attack you! Please spare this old youkai's life!" Jaken groveled.

Kagome looked down at Jaken questioningly. "Spare your life? What do you expect me to do? Kill you?"

Jaken looked at Kagome, confused. "You mean you won't kill me for attacking you?"

Kagome chuckled. "Why would I kill you for that? It's normal to attack when you are frightened or surprised. No one should be rightfully punished if the incident had been pure accident."

Jaken looked at the young miko-youkai before him. He had respected her before for her strength and beauty, but now, he respected her as a fellow youkai and mistress.

"Arigatou, Kagome-sama. Please, from now on, allow me to tend to your every need as a symbol of my utmost respect towards you," Jaken kneeled before Kagome, his head bowed to the floor.

"Jaken," Kagome said softly, as the he looked up towards his mistress. "You don't have to abide with my every whim, but I appreciate it. Now go, Sesshoumaru-sama might be needing you."

He slowly nodded, his admiration growing larger by the second. "Hai! Excuse me Kagome-sama!" Without waiting for a reply, he scampered out the shoji door.

Kagome smiled; once again her mask had failed her. She glanced towards Rin who was picking out a kimono for her to wear that day. She sighed as she approached the girl. Sure, she could keep her mask whenever Sesshoumaru was around, but not when she was with friends.

As she entered the closet, she saw Rin browsing through the racks of kimonos. She sighed once more.

"Rin-chan, I have to wear one of the miko robes today. I will be going out of the castle after all."

The little girl looked deflated for a second, but suddenly became ecstatic. Kagome looked at the little girl questioningly and became worried at the mischievous look in her eyes. "Rin-chan?"

"Chotto matte okaa-san! Rin will be right back!" and with that said, she scurried towards the back of the closet, grinning from ear to ear.

Kagome grinned knowing that the girl had something that will definitely surprise her. She walked over towards the 2 satchelsthat carried her belongings. She checked if she had everything she needed, and if she left out a material possession or not.

Just as she was finished looking through them, Rin burst from the closet doors, holding a folded miko robe. "I found the perfect robe for okaa-san!" she said, grinning from ear to ear.

Kagome walked to the little girl and carefully unwrapped the robe. Her breath hitched as she saw the spectacular garment. The hakama was completely black with silver crescents lining the bottom. The haori too was completely black, with silver wisps and golden arrows lining the edges. Together were two other accessories: a silver ribbon with a single golden arrow embroidered at one end and a pair of black boots with a silver crescent on each side. It was probably the most beautiful robe she had ever seen.

"Okaa-san will look so pretty wearing this!" the little girl exclaimed enthusiastically, running around Kagome.

Taking one last look at the robes, Kagome carefully folded it and returned it to the closet. Rin looked at Kagome confusedly, "Why is okaa-san putting the robe back?"

"Because it would be a waste to use such a beautiful robe for just traveling. It should be used for better occasions, like parties or meetings," Kagome replied with a smile, taking a normal miko robe out, except the hakama being black instead of red.

Rin pouted, but quickly caught up with Kagome when the woman headed for the bathroom. Kagome washed Rin, while the little girl washed Kagome's long hair, who finally got it shortened to waist length.

Soon after, both changed to their attires and combed their hair. Rin skipped merrily to the dining room, while Kagome walked behind her, carrying her luggage.

They entered the silent room, with Sesshoumaru sitting at the head of the table, waiting patiently for the two females.

Rin quickly went to him and hugged his leg, while he patted her head, before she went to sit on her chair and started to eat.

Kagome unceremoniously dropped her bags near the door before she sat on her designated chair and started to eat, not bothering to acknowledge the taiyoukai who was still looking at her.

An eerie silence filled the room. Rin, who was usually talkative even when eating, was unusually quiet.

However, the silence was broken when Jaken came through the doors, bowing to his lord, "Sesshoumaru-sama, Ah-Un is ready to depart."

Sesshoumaru nodded his head and stood up. "Take Rin with you and pack Kagome's luggage on Ah-Un. We will arrive shortly."

"Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama!" Jaken hastily grabbed Rin's hand, who was still chewing her food, and ran with her out of the room.

Another silence filled the empty space between the two demons. Sesshoumaru decided to break the silence for once. "Is the rosary finished?"

Kagome too stood up and looked straight into his golden eyes. "Yes, I have. But I still have not decided on the command word. I have chosen to let you choose instead, so that you may not blame me in case I choose…a rather offensive command."

Sesshoumaru looked as stoic as ever, but he was slightly agitated and pleased that she would consider his opinion on the inside. "This Sesshoumaru does not care for whatever command you choose to render him. As long as it gets me through the barrier of the well."

Kagome furrowed her eyebrows. He was making this hard. She wanted to use a command that would not humiliate him. After all, she did owe him a lot.

She sighed, letting her icy mask drop before placing it back on. "Fine. We will do as you wish. But I will place the rosary when we reach the well."

With that said, she started to walk towards the door, with Sesshoumaru following her.

Unbeknownst to Kagome, Sesshoumaru was deeply contemplating what Kagome's concern was. After all, he used to be her enemy, so why would she not use this chance to actually humiliate him?

To say he was not glad that she didn't want to humiliate him would be a lie. He was grateful in fact. What if she had chosen a rather, despicable command, like… oh, like smile! Or maybe even crap…

He unconsciously shivered, which didn't go unnoticed by Kagome. "Are you alright?" her icy façade long forgotten.

He didn't reply, instead, he choose to walk faster, leaving her fuming on the spot.

She growled, running in order to catch up to him. Here she was worried about his welfare and he just ignores her! She sighed, what more could she possibly expect?

They arrived at the entrance of the gate, greeted by the sight of Rin playing with Ah-Un as Jaken watched over them, who bowed quickly when he saw his lord emerge within the castle walls.

"Okaa-san!" Rin yelled and hugged Kagome by the waist. "I hope you have a safe trip! And can you bring Rin some treats? Like the one's you told me in your stories?"

Kagome smiled and nodded, remembering her own pup, Shippo. She missed him terribly but there was nothing she could do as of yet. She just hoped he was all right.

Sesshoumaru had noticed the change in the scent of Kagome, but her paid no mind to it. 'She must be remembering that kit of hers.'

With a quick farewell to Jaken, Kagome walked towards Ah-Un and climbed on his back.

"Jaken, make sure you take care of Rin. Do not let her wander from the castle grounds. And make sure you keep the lands in order while I am away. Is that understood?"

"Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama!"

Sesshoumaru turned towards the dragon-youkai, but was stopped when Rin clutched on to his leg. "I hope that okaa-san and Sesshoumaru-sama will be safe!"

He patted her head comfortingly, "Do not worry yourself Rin. I will take care of your okaa-san."

She released him and he strode to Ah-Un, climbing behind Kagome gracefully. Taking Ah-Un's reign's, they quickly started to take flight, and headed towards Inuyasha's Forest.

-End Chapter 5

A/N: READ IF YOU WANT THIS STORY TO CONTINUE. Ok…. Um…. I'm really sorry for the long long did I mention LONG??? wait on this chapter…. It's just that, im having a writer's block over the stupid command word that Kagome should use on Sesshy…. Please, if you want to get the next chapter out, you have to give me some ideas… the word has to fit Sesshy's attitude… does that make sense??? It cant be humiliating like sit… and it cant hurt sesshy mentally or emotionally… but it can hurt him physically… so… please, help me!!!!! Oh and, DO YOU GUYS WANNA MAKE THIS INTO A LEMON???? …coz if you do, then u better tell me now… sigh ok… this is my Christmas gift to all the readers… please, don't give up on this story… there's more to it, I promise, I haven't even begun yet… hehe… grin lolz…. Oh, all u shippo fans, don't worry, he'll come out soon enough… so… the next coming chappies will be about sesshy and kagome in her time… we'll get to see Sesshy without his markings! Lolz… even though he still looks hot with it without em… hehe…anyways, I g2g, eat more chocolate!!!!!!! Chocolate rox!!!!!!! lolz... oh, wait!

did u notice that i was being kiind to Jaken??? hehe.... i thought the poor toad deserved some respect so, there it is! hahahahaha!!!!! lolz.... chocolate rules!!!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!