Summary: Sesshoumaru lived all his life in solitude with only Rin and Jaken as companions. One day, he was battling Naraku and got seriously injured and only to be found by Kagome, a miko in training. He takes her back to his castle to serve as a guide for Rin and help him defeat Naraku. Mean while, something grows between them.

Hi!!! I've decided to start another story. Nobody was reading my other one and so I deleted it. The story just wasn't working for me. Sorry if any of you really liked it but since I only got 2 reviews so I figured not many of you liked it. Anyways, I hope you like this one!! I just suddenly got this urge to write it 12:00 at midnight one day. Literally. And please review!!!

Blood. The single word weaved itself into Sesshoumaru's mind like a slithering snake, venomous and dangerous. Sesshoumaru collected every last drop of strength he had left and thrust his sword into the shoulder blade of his deadly foe, managing to make him cough up blood and fall to his knees. He then uttered in a hoarse voice, "This isn't the end, Sesshoumaru. I'll be back and when that day comes, I'll kill you and all those close to you. I swear it."

With that, he disappeared and Sesshoumaru breathed a sigh of relief. He grunted as the pain from all of his injuries he had gathered from the battle started to take it's toll. Sesshoumaru started to become dizzy and lightheaded from the loss of blood and he slowly stumbled his way over to a nearby tree and lay under it. He had been in worse situations so he knew he would heal just fine. But first, he closed his eyes and decided to rest for he was just so, so tired...

Something's not right. Kagome thought as she strolled through an open meadow spotted with small, yellow flowers, searching for medicine herbs to bring back to kaede-san. The sun was up high in the sky meaning she had probably already been out for at least two hours. It splayed it rays to the ground below making everything seem to be made of gold. Kagome started to hum a pleasant tune with the chirping of birds until she approached a large area in the field that seemed to be washed in crimson blood. Her silvery-blue eyes widened as she scanned her surroundings for any people or survivors. Her blue orbs landed on a white object lying under a big tree, unmoving. Kagome quickly darted over to the tree and gasped at what she saw. A handsome youkai topped with long silver hair streaked with blood and a navy crescent moon on his forehead and two maroon stripes across each cheek with a perfectly chiseled jaw lay there with an arm missing. His armor seemed to be broken beyond any kind of repair and half dry blood coated his body like a second skin. Oh my god! Well, should I help him? Kagome pondered. Then a small voice spoke up in her head.

Small voice: Let's go. He's a youkai.

Kagome: But he's hurt.

Small voice: So,he deserves it.

Kagome: How would you know?

Smallvoice: I am you.

Kagome: Great. I'm arguing with myself. I think I'm going insane.

Small voice: yes you are. Now let's get our herbs and go and forget about him. I know you want to save him because you think he's very good-looking.

Kagome: (blushing) No I don't!! And we are HELPING him because as a miko, I need to help people and he will DIE if I just leave him, even if he's a youkai.

Small voice: Youkais can heal themselves.

Kagome: I've made up my mind.

Small voice: don't say I never warned you.

With that, Kagome started to remove the crushed armor. Wow this is heavy. I wonder how he's even able to walk, wearing this. Kagome thought as she lifted another busted piece of armor. After this task was done, Kagome ripped a portion of her miko robes and started to wipe the now dry blood off of him. She started with his neck and slowly worked her way down until she accidentally stroked a serious wound on his chest, causing Sesshoumaru to stir. Whoops Kagome held her breath as the youkai's eyelids started to twitch and lifted. She gasped in wonder. Such beautiful eyes. Kagome gazed into them and started to become lost in his intense amber depths.

(Sesshoumaru's point of view)

A sudden jolt of pain brought him back to reality. He struggled a bit to open his eyes and when he did, an angel greeted his vision. She had lustrous midnight raven hair, sparkling azure eyes and creamy porcelain skin that contrasted beautifully with her dark hair.

(normal point of view)

Sesshoumaru was the first to come back to focus. She is nothing but a mere ningen. How can this Sesshoumaru think that she is an angel? Rin really has made me weak.

"Wench, what are you doing here? Leave before I rid you of this world." Sesshoumaru stated in a cold voice. Kagome marveled at how velvety his voice sounded and shivered at the icy tone, but then his words sunk in.

Blood rushed to her face in anger. "Wench??!! For your information, my name is Kagome! Ka-go-me!! You got that? And I was trying to HELP you here!!!" Kagome fumed. (AN bad idea)

Sesshoumaru growled deep in his throat. "You shall learn your place, bitch. Do you not realize who I am?." I think I may keep her. I can sense great power in her that lays dormant. I could help her awaken it and I should be able to find her quite useful in battling Naraku. Besides, Rin needs a female figure in her life and demons won't do well seeing that she is a human. This human girl will do just fine. But we need a bit of work on her manners.

Sesshoumaru sighed and said in a voice devoid of all emotion, "I have decided to not kill you and you are to come with me to my castle. You will serve as a guide to my young ward, Rin and assist me in a battle I will have later on." He stood up. Sesshoumaru snarled when he saw that she was not following him.

"Did you forget how to walk?" Sesshoumaru asked, sarcasm dripping from his voice. Kagome shook her head with defiance, "No way I'm going with you, I don't even know who you are. And why do you want me to come with you? And you shouldn't be walking around with your injuries."

The last part came out before Kagome could stop it. She blushed to her roots. Oh great. Now this arrogant bastard might think I care for him. Sesshoumaru arched an eyebrow and gave her an amused look with a hint of irritation.

"Girl, shut up. And to avoid confusion later on, I am Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western lands."

Time seemed to have stopped for Kagome. Her heart thumped loudly in her chest. He's the one that murdered my family.

Yay!! I finished the first chapter! Please, please, please review!! No flames please!! But I do appreciated structured criticizing! If you have any really long comments you're welcomed to e-mail me!! Luv ya!

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