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Of Fates Unknown

Chapter Twenty Eight

"Kagome!"

She recognized the voice immediately, even though it seemed to be coming from a very long distance. Or was it she who was somewhere else? She still felt that wonderful floating sensation- right up to the moment Inuyasha's arms came around her and drew her against his hard chest. And then the sensation was gone and she found herself of the warm stone floor, still bathed in the brilliant light.

She made a sound of protest over the loss of the feeling, but even as she cried out, the sense of loss drained away and was replaced by a feeling of rightness- the rightness of being in his arms.

"Are you alright?" he asked, and this time his voice was very close as his breath fanned against her ear.

She nodded. "I came here to find some answers."

"And have you found them?" he asked, still holding her close.

She lifted her head. His face was bathed in the brilliant light and it made his eyes seem more amber. She started to shake her head, then stopped and turned toward the obelisk instead. And in that moment, she became aware of the fact that he wore only a pair of light trousers and she wore only her shift and her soft curves were pressed against his firm flesh. And she heard his low, urgent growling voice again saying how much he wanted her.

She turned back towards him, wondering if perhaps he had spoken those words again. But the question became irrelevant the moment their eyes met and she saw the desire there. He raised a clawed hand slowly and smoothed away the hair that had fallen across her cheek.

"Kagome," he said, his voice was animalistic and ragged. "I…need you. I want you as my mate."

The statement broke through the passionate haze filling her mind and brought with it a lingering question. One she had to voice. "Mate?"

He nosed his way down towards her neck and nipped it before moving back up towards her ear, gently nipping that too. "I am hanyou, I only want one female. You. If you'll have me."

He drew away from her, to look into her eyes and read the hint of hesitation mixed it with the overwhelming desire. Everything was happening so quickly; the conversation with the woman, the sudden question posed by Inuyasha, and dealing with everything else. It also didn't help with him being so close to her.

Sensing her overwhelming emotions coming from her he sighed. "Listen, I know you feel it too. You want me just as much as I want you."

Pulling away from him she turned towards the obelisk. "Inuyasha, it isn't just that. I mean, when you awoke me, I was just coming out of… for lack of better explanation, a conversation with the obelisk." Her brow creased in thought as she mumbled, "Or the power flowing through it."

Taking a deep breath she continued, "And then you ask me to become your mate. If it were just the vision alone I would have need to recover. I came up here looking for answers, with the answers I received that just led to more questions. My mind is just a mess right now." Her shoulders slumped in defeat, "I… I just don't know what to say or do right now."

Inuyasha moved over to her and hugged her from behind, nuzzling his face into her hair. "I apologize, I didn't know."

She turned in his arms and tucked her head into the crook of his neck, taking comfort in the strength that he offered so easily. Strangely finding complete protection and warmth that she never noticed before.

He held one hand on the small of her back, and the other he used to stroke her hair. Her scent again calling to his youkai, drawing him to inhale the wonderful aroma of what was purely Kagome. Both soothing and alluring at once, but the youkai side still raged about not receiving an answer to the question of mating, although his human side understood the reluctance to give the question an answer.

Deciding to try to sooth his youkai side, he started again to nuzzle into her neck, suckling, nipping, and then soothing with the flick of his tongue. Even without meaning to he again started to smell the increase of his arousal and in the glow of the bluish light, a light that he could of sworn was pulsing if he gave it more thought, he held on to his humanity by the merest of threads.

She felt him at her neck and it seemed to relax her tightly wound emotions into something she didn't even thing too much on. Again the hazy of something more drew her and moved her in ways that required no thought. Her hands, that had been resting gently on his muscled chest started to draw random patterns along it, slowly, as if she was trying to feel each and every hill and valley of muscles along them.

Feeling her hands move on him, his eyes lowered to mere slits as he drew his mouth slowly up towards her ear, paying attention to every ounce of skin along the way. His nose flared; as he smelt the spike in her lust as he nipped at her ear, then swipe away any evidence with his tongue. His youkai side could not get enough of the taste or smell of her. It called to him, teasing him to the point of mixing pain with pleasure. All thoughts stopped when she turned her head to gently place a feather soft kiss at where jaw met neck. His eyes flashed red for a moment and faster then she could comprehend his movements, he swallowed her mouth with his.

Everything around them ceased to be, and all that mattered were were skin met skin, curved graces curve, and the mind-numbing sensation that only begged to continue. Pulling on her lip with a gently tug from his fang, a gasp at the tingling wave that it brought, the advantage not lost, and the feeling of the rough sensation of his searching and teasing tongue, drawing hers forth in answer to the assault.

This was like nothing she had ever felt before, or if it had, she couldn't remember. It was as if he was trying to draw not only her tongue into play, and her breath from her lungs, but also any memory that would relate to experiences prior to this. Not only was he swiping her mouth to taste her, he was also swiping her mind clear.

She tasted like nothing he had ever tasted before. There were no words to describe what he found, but all he knew is that he wanted more: more of this, more of her, more of what could promise to be. Somewhere in the back of his mind his humanity whispered to him that he needs to take it slow, she is still uncertain, but the voice was so distant, and his youkai growling so loudly, that he couldn't hear. The growl rumbling in his chest grew, and she both felt and heard the calming noise. Inducing an even greater hazy, in which she didn't even try to fight, nor flee.

Her arms slowly rose upwards, one hand threading its way into his silvery main, while the other could no longer resist cupping an ear and ever so gently, almost reverently running her finger tips over its outline. The action drawing an even deeper growl then before. His hand that previously stroked her hair was now holding her head, tipping it slightly in order for him to be able to have even deeper access.

Finally, the need for air became more pressing then the sensations they were able to create with the lack of it. Without giving her a moment to catch her breath he attacked her jaw, throat, neck, shoulder, and anywhere else he could find flesh. Her mind lost to the sensations his lips, fangs, and tongue was creating. He played her with his mouth like her fingers played her lythra. Whimpers, moans, and mews were the music in which he sought to create a masterpiece that called to both their souls.

He drew his hand from her head and with agonizing slowness he cut a shoulder strap from her shift to grant his searching mouth for more skin in which to play his symphony upon. Unable or unwilling to stop she continued to get lost to his overwhelming actions. Lost in the play of flesh upon flesh she, her body wanting something that her mind couldn't give thought to. Her hands and mouth continued to move, to urge him to continue creating the sensations that were playing havoc upon her. Each nip of his fags sent a pulse through her body, downwards towards her stomach to rest heavily in-between her legs. At a swipe of his tongue her head dropped back to offer more of herself for him to taste. Feeling a suckle above where her heart beat wildly, her hands to grab on to his shoulders for support. The drag of a claw slicing the other shoulder strap caused her legs gave out. The sensation of the cloth drop from her skin gave way to a moan from her lips.

She felt his arms wrap around her, lowering her downwards and her body gave all control willingly, knowing that he would not let her come to harm, but instead bring her such pleasure, the likes of which she had never known. He drew up over her slowly, and her eyes cracked open, and she wondered when they had closed. Looking in his eyes, she could have sworn they were made from liquid gold. His head dipped down again tasting upon her flesh now completely exposed to him. A soft whisper in her mind said they should stop, but for the life of her, she couldn't remember why. And when he drew his tongue around her nipple the gently blew on the moisture that remained, she didn't even care why.

Inuyasha groaned again when she mewed his name. The sound of it coming from her, because of his actions drove him to do it again upon its twin. His ears twitched to catch the loud gasp that escaped her lips when he drew the nipple into his mouth, suckling it like a pup. The smell of her almost causing him to forget the fact that she was innocent in the ways of mating. His youkai wanted to take her with all the force that she was creating in him, but his human side wanted to be gentle, in more ways then one. The youkai flared when he stopped his assault upon the one breast, only to howl in pleasure when he attached himself to the other.

Her hands wound around his head and drew him closer as she arched her back to try to get even closer still. She threw her head back and called his name again when he nipped at her gently. Pulling the tip softly away from her, only to release it and do the same to the other. Once he seemed satisfied with his work upon them, he slowly drew his mouth downwards towards her stomach, kissing, nipping, licking, and suckling everything in his path.

His youkai wanted to cover every inch of her flesh in his scent, to show her who he belonged to. Her hesitation to his unanswered question was still driving his youkai to show her, his dominance over her. It would have what it wanted, and it wanted her. The thought of someone else drawing these sounds, this scent, from her, was enough to drive it to blood lust.

Suddenly something caught the edges of his youkai senses. A warning drew his pause. Even to the point of near mindlessness from the want, feel, and desire of her, his youkai still knew enough of that around him to protect that which is his. Even in this his youkai heritage wouldn't lax.

Sensing the sudden shift in him, she drew her eyes up upon him. Every fiber in him made her realize something was wrong. Wrong enough to draw him out of that which had her completely lost. Trying to regain her thought, but still lost in the lingering haze she whispered his name. So softly that if he was not youkai, he would of missed it completely. She protested when his warmth left her body as he propped himself up on his knees, his ears twitching this way and that, trying to catch a sound clue as to the sudden interruption. The position of his body over her, the cool air on overheated flesh, and the animalist gaze in his eye brought her mind back into as much focus as it could get. The adrenalin fueling her body quickly subsided and her body nearly succumbed into exhaustion at that moment.

His eyes soften as he looked at her, his youkai senses just now noticing her exhausted state.

"You never told me if you would become my mate," he asked softly as he stroked her face lightly. The hypnotic feel of his rough fingers lulling her eyes to close.

"Yes."

)O(

Inuyasha smiled and decided not to tell her that he'd guessed the answer long ago. After listening for a time to her slow breathing, he raised himself carefully on one knee and stared at her, then turned toward the obelisk. All the while trying to push back the youkai now raging in him in anger against being able to claim its mate. Especially now that she accepted.

The light was less blinding now, and the pulsing had seemed to cease. Then the knowledge of what had happened here this night settled into him gently, and he smiled again. She stirred and her eyelids fluttered open and he bent to kiss her as he trailed a hand down along the soft, curved length of her.

"We belong to each other now," he said with a soft but firm growl. His youkai demanded no less.

Inuyasha watched as the emotions played themselves out on her lovely face: the love that made him ache to take her and complete what they had started, the fear that had him wanting to soothe her, a hint of uncertainty and perhaps even rebellion that he knew he had to accept for now.

He watched them all play out until sleep once again drew her back into its embrace. Getting up he grabbed her discarded cloak, wrapping her up in it, and going downstairs to find out what exactly caused the most untimely interruption. And if it where not life threatening, then it sure as hell would be.

)O(

Review responses:

Ramzgurl – I am sorry you had to wait longer then usual for this one. :( But I hope it was worth the wait.

Nayonna – Thank you. Normally I update daily, but this one chapter was causing me problems. I am glad you like the detail. That is my favorite thing in a story. But this one chapter was going to be the death of me, I swear!

Ebonyangel – I am glad you can finally read them. If they are posted that day, sometimes they don't show. I have to manually change the chapter number in the address sometimes to get them to show. Usually it is hit or miss though. (sigh)

Kate – LOL, OMGS! My story is turning into a religion! ROFLMAO! Sorry, I couldn't resist that one. My inner demons made me do it, and my inner angel is on vacation. (figures)

Vampire Seakra – Cool name, I must say. I am glad you like the story. I know how hard it is to come up with something. All the subject matter seemed to be covered in more ways the can be counted. Some done well, some … not. I will keep you in mind. I had a whole poem written for my one story. "The Whispers of a Well and The Fate of Them All" but wouldn't you know, my computer took a dump, and now I have to create the second half of the darn thing from scratch. (since the other part is already in the story.) I will e-mail you sometime this week, to get in contact with you. Sometimes two heads are better then one. :)

Mrsjenthornton – Well, I hope the wait was worth it!

Celtic Glory – Thanks. I am not sure. Sometimes just posted chapters go funny on the first day. Not sure why though.

Poabrittany – That is always welcome. It lets me know that people who reviewed still enjoy the latest chapters.

chibi moon baby – I am glad you enjoy it. I am going to try to do my best.

Anna Sakurai – I have read a lot of stories that seemed, almost childish in there writing style. I am more then willing to read a newly posted story, but if the writing style is just conversation with no detail, I stop. I can usually tell within the first chapter if I want to continue reading it. Don't get me wrong, I have seen a lot of authors get better as they go, but usually if the content of the story isn't there in the beginning… well you get the idea. I have seen this happen more times then I can count. But I have seen a lot of starting authors turn around and really start to get better as they go. I hope you and your friend have fun! I would love to visit Europe one day, especially the castles. (sigh)

AngelWing1138 – ROFLMAO! You're as bad as I am when I am waiting for an update on one of my favorite stories. Right now I am in that mode for "A Cross of Blades" by Striking Falcon. Which normally I am not into Sess/Kag pairings, but the story line is a crossover with Final Fantasy and I am completely in love with it. Your replies are typed out a lot like I am on IM. I am a GOOBER when it comes to talking IRL and it caries over to IM. (sigh) That is why I am soooo looking forward to doing a parody on my story. I can let my hair down and have so much fun spoofing my story. :D

Kristina Salazar – Aw, thank you. I would normally update sooner, but alas, I had trouble with this one.

Aitu – Somehow I have a feeling that Inuyasha isn't the only one who is going to spill blood over this interruption. Mind you I am hiding under my desk with my keyboard as I type out this review. One thing I have found myself mastering is the answering a question with a hint of explaining but leaving more questions then was first considered. It is an art form that I pride myself on, and when the opportunity comes to use it. I love to do so with flare. It also helped that I was what would be considered a spiritual advisor to others. So, the mystic stuff really is fun to get into. Especially when you need to keep the suspense.

OH MY GODS! I can NOT believe I just wrote that. And that wasn't even a lemon. I am SOOOO sorry that it took this long to bring to you, but I just couldn't get it right. I had something typed up that just was so NOT what I wanted that I ended up 86'ing the whole thing and redoing it. Needless to say, I am quite pleased with my first, lime. This is the most intense romantic thing I have ever written.

The Lemon I had said I was creating before. That is more of an (ahem) animalistic thing. All these gorgeous males with animal features, just screamed at me to have fun with it. Hell, lets face it; Kagome isn't the only one with an ears fetish. :P Actually, I am so embarrassed with myself for trying to write the darn thing that I may never post it. (I think I am up to at least 4 cold showers, and a pack of smokes.)

Don't get me wrong. I love a good romantic coupling, but (bangs head on table) I can't help but in my sad little mind (which often resides in the gutter along with Miroku's) think what if his ears, smell, and claws, aren't the only thing dog like. I sort of went and played with how alpha male he could go. (goes and hangs head in corner…) I am soooo ashamed.

And that one is only maybe half way done. I sort of get an inspiration, type it out, then get truly embarrassed with myself for even typing it out, then go off to do something else. In complete denial of even having it on my hard drive. (sigh)

Yeah, so like, that is what I am facing with even typing this one out. I sooo want to do it, but darn if I don't get embarrassed with my lemon writing skills. LOL, go figure. I am a married 29 year-old woman with three kids, and I blushed even typing this out.

PLEASE, let me know what you think about this. I really need feedback on if I did ok or not on this. I know what I like when I read something, but to actually create one that others might enjoy is hard to do. This is about as frisky as they will get here on Fanfiction, but if the feedback is good, then I will try my hand at the whole thing on MM.

Brightest of Blessings,

Lady Banshee 999