Woohoo... I'm so proud...lol...well thankz guys I'm gonna keep writing even if I don't get any reviewers. I don't care anymore. By the way I alternate between Sesshoumaru, Sesshomaru, and Sess. Just so that's clear. And Sess is also very ooc and this is an {AU}

Recap: Kikyo tries to drown kagome....Sess finds her and thinks its Inuyasha's.....

And so the story continues...

Healing and Revealing

Sesshoumaru gently picked Kagome up bridal style and wrapped his tail around her waist and head so she would be comfortable. He began waking towards the castle making sure not to disturb the sleeping miko he cradled gently in his arms.

He looked down at her...ashamed of himself for letting this happen to such sweet and innocent person. He would make the person pay...whoever did this to HIS Kag. The unusual thing was he didn't smell the hanyou on her but the scent of dead and soil.

Sesshoumaru pondered...Inuyasha's mate...Kikyo...the one who sealed him to the tree 50 years ago.... is it possible she was resurrected.... his thoughts came to an end as he approached the castle gates. There awaited 2 guards. They both greeted Sesshoumaru

"Good evening Lord Sesshoumaru" both Raven and Nonekio said as they greeted their lord.

Sesshoumaru gave them a slight nudge and walked by with out a word. Sesshoumaru began walking through the never-ending halls. The floors were made of a black pearl based tile that accented the navy blue walls with the occasional sakura blossom painted on. The halls had high cathedral like ceilings made to look as if it were the night sky.

Sesshoumaru quickly slipped into his private chambers but not before leaving a message with his guard.

"Hitokori....don't know allow anyone to enter my chamber until I say other wise."

With that Sesshoumaru entered his room gently closing the door behind him. He laid kagome down on the bed as to look at her. He left his balcony door open and a slight breeze blew by. The girl shivered at this and curled up into a ball for warmth. these clothes will not do Sesshoumaru thought. He went into his closet and found his most comfortable shirt that kagome had given him many moons ago. It was from the so call "future" and said something about "zero" on it. (a/n it's a brand...usually worn by skaters and punks.) he was light blue with a dark blue trim. It was never his style of clothing.

Once she was changed.... she still seemed a bit cold. Sesshoumaru did the only thing he could....he wrapped his tail around the sleeping miko...and pulled her towards him for warmth. She seemed to snuggle into his chest as if she was accepting the warmth. Sesshoumaru pulled a piece of loose hair and placed it behind her ear. He gently rested his chin on her head. He couldn't help but inhale her scent. Jasmines and sakura blossoms he thought.

Sesshoumaru stared out the window at the bright red moon high in the sky telling him it was about midnight. Sesshoumaru began to think....Am I developing feelings for this young miko...no its not possible Taiyoukai of the western lands would never fall for a mere ningen (human). It's impossible...unless I'm taking after father.

But you are taking after your father another voice said inside his own head.

Who are you?? And what are you doing in my head?? Sesshoumaru questioned.

I am your conscious of course. Everyone has one. Well anyway...this whole kagome thing...don't you realize...you aren't developing feelings for kagome...they are fully developed and waiting to spring. Haven't you notice the feeling you get when your around her... you get the urge to pounce on her like a dog in heat.

GO AWAY before I hurt you... Sesshoumaru screamed in his head as the little voice scurried away.

He looked down at kagome...she was like an angel...thought it was dark...so it was the silhouette of an angel that he saw. Sleeping so peacefully...safe in his arms. Sesshoumaru decided it then and there. He would confess his love to Kagome in the morning. His eyes slowly began to be overtaken by sleepiness as he drifted off to sleep with his arms (he has both of them back now) wrapped around kagome's waist.

Early the next morning...

Kagome woke to the bright sun shining and birds chirping on the window ledge. She smiled at this then she wondered where in kami's name she was. She felt the soft silk sheets under her and a warm hand around her waist. She rolled over to face the owner of the hand....Sesshoumaru of course.

She smiled at this and just nuzzled into his chest as he peacefully slept. She started thinking....why am I so attracted to Sessy- Chan?? He's been like my big brother for three years now... but now...its almost seems like all alone its been Sesshoumaru I've been in love with. But Sesshoumaru doesn't love anyone anymore...not after his mother died because of Inuyasha. She shook her head as her soft pillow began to stir. She looked down on him. Not seeing his features just his silhouette....the silhouette of a fallen angel. Once he raised him self up a bit as he noticed she was squinting some.

Kagome went to sit up but was gently pushed back down by the shoulders. She looked up Sesshoumaru's eyes, which were filled with concern and worry. For the first time in many years Sesshoumaru was passionate about something...not just something...someone is more like it.

He couldn't help but run his fingers along her hourglass figure. Through her shimmering raven black hair down to the curves of her waist. He slowly sat up to get a better view of the young miko in front of him.

"You need to rest today Kagome...you've been though enough for one human and there is something I wish to discuss with you." he had a gentle look in his eyes. Kagome saw this and relaxed a little bit into Sess's lap

Sesshoumaru cleared his throat and began his declaration of his love.

"Kagome... we've know each other for three years now and I've been meaning to say this to you since the day we met. Kagome...I..." great not I'm stuttering. "I love you" Sesshoumaru announced in a soft whisper for only her ears to hear. Sesshoumaru blushed deepest crimson red not knowing if she felt the same for him. He had never sen much indication but than again he never gave any either.

Kagome played it over and over in her head.. "I love out of Sesshoumaru's mouth no less. It sent warm sensations up her spine knowing someone loved her in return instead of a one sided relationship. All she could do was smile.

She turned slightly to notice Sesshoumaru's face and she tried to suppress a giggle but couldn't help it. Sesshoumaru looked at her awkwardly as he tilted his head a bit. Kagome took this chance and leaned up to kiss Sesshoumaru. He was a little surprised but welcomed the kiss with open arms.

Sesshoumaru gently wrapped one arm around her waist and the other behind her neck as to make sure she wouldn't fall or move too much. Kagome leaned back slightly and rested her head on the pillow. They continued kissing for about 5 minutes till kagome winced in pain. I pray to Kami he didn't notice that. Kagome thought.

Sesshoumaru did notice her face and her body tensed up. He gently laid her down flat with her head prompt up. All kagome could do was smile.

"I love you sessy" kagome stated with much passion behind her words.

"I love you to kag" Sesshoumaru said as he nuzzled next to her.

Why is her scent so intoxicating??? Kami curse them for making her this irresistible. Sesshoumaru used all his will power not to pounce on her but he managed to subside the feeling with concern and anger.

"Kagome....do you know who did this to you?" Sess asked with much anger yet still gentleness in his voice.

Kagome tried to recall the previous day. She remembered cold, pale white hands with a voice that was as cold as Sesshoumaru's once was. She played the things the girl said in her head..."Once and for all you will be out of mine and Inuyasha's life. There should only be one person with my face and that's me you stupid reincarnation". Then it hit her and she jumped which almost knocked Sess off the bed.

"Opps....Sry Sess- Chan. I know who did it....it was Kikyo. She said something about I would be out of Inuyasha and her life. It was the dead miko that tried to kill me." kagome stated outrage that Inuyasha would let this happen. She started to break out into a cold sweat because so many things were going through her mind she couldn't help but get over worked.

Kagome took a deep breath and relaxed into her koibito's (lover's) arms. She didn't know how but she'd get revenge. One way or another.

A few days later...

Kagome was happily playing a game in the garden with rin. She was finally over the fact that Inuyasha didn't love her but that was ok because she'd love Sesshoumaru all along. Kagome was running to catch up with a very fast young child.

"rin come back here...I'm gonna get you" you could her kagome say throughout the whole garden while giggling.

Sesshoumaru had just gotten out of his study to be overcome with kagome's sweet melody-like voice. He slowly began walking to were the voice came from. He opened two large oak doors with the word "garden" in Japanese written on it. There he saw kagome and rin running around playing the game kagome call "tag" if he remembered right. He stared in marvel as her raven colored hug clung to her body as she ran with the wind. It matched her personality so much...beautiful, carefree, and loving.

Sesshoumaru slowly walked up to kagome and slithered his arms around her waist in a light embrace for the fact that he didn't want to scare her and remind her of what happened at the lake. She accepted the embrace and rested her head back onto his chest and placed her hands on his arms.

Sesshoumaru kissed the top of her head as if to say hello. They had been mates for almost three nights now. Kagome enjoyed the company in bed so as if she got cold she could just cuddle closer to Sess. (a/n and possibly some other things but I'm not gonna go into that on here)

Kagome smiled and turned around to look at Sesshoumaru. He had his silver hair flowing freely in the air with no shirt on. It showed off his very muscular chest, which kagome didn't mind at all. She looked at him...

"Kagome...we WILL get revenge on Kikyo and that half breed." Sesshoumaru said looking into her eyes.

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