A/N: Thanks to "Sora's Chi Aka Kaminari" for pointing out my error. I completely forgot about Kouga, so just pretend he left with Miroku and Sango okay? I guess that's what happens when I stop writing for like 3 hours in between classes. Oh well, Thanks again!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or it's characters, but I do own that kick ass character Naoki so Ha!

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Love's Labour Lost Chapter 21

"Miroku, what is going on with our friends?" Sango asked as the two sat on the river bank watching Kouga and Shippo talk.

"What do you mean? Do you mean us?"

"No, not about us. I mean, what is going to happen when Inuyasha, Naoki, Kagome, and Sesshomaru all get together?"

"That is a good point. We need to speak with Naoki. We still don't know what Kagome and Sesshomaru's relationship is."

"I'll speak with her tonight, if you distract Inuyasha."

"Done but for now, let's just sit here and relax"

"Sounds good to me" Sango replied as she rested her head against Miroku's shoulder.


"Kouga?" Shippo called

"What is it kit?"

"My name is Shippo you know!"

"Heh, you have spirit kid. Reminds me of Kagome"

"Speaking of Kagome, Why do you pursue her so much?"

"I am in love with Kagome" Kouga stated defiantly.

"Why?" I need to get him to see the light before Sesshomaru kills him for touching her

"She's strong" Kouga started

"So is Ayame" Shippo interrupted

"She's beautiful" Kouga continued ignoring the interruption

"Um have you ever seen Ayame?"

"She's determined and spirited"

"Ayame"

"Would you STOP THAT?" Kouga exploded, annoyed that the kit kept interrupting him after he was asked a question.

"Give up Kouga. You fought a good fight, but you lost"

"I will never lose to that dirty mutt!" Kouga exclaimed

"Inuyasha lost as well" Shippo added, more mature than he's ever been.

"What?"

"Inuyasha's elder brother, Lord Sesshomaru has won Kagome's heart"

"Sesshomaru! But how, when, why?"

"Don't try anything when you see Kagome. Sesshomaru will kill you before you can blink if you touch her"

I've lost? No I couldn't have lost to a dog, even one as strong as Sesshomaru Kouga thought lost in a daze

Oh god, I hope he doesn't try anything stupid, for Kagome's sake


The doors to Kagome's room flew open as a scream issued from the hall

"RIN NO!"

"Lord Sesshomaru! Lady Kagome!" Rin wailed as she bounced into the room

"Good morning Rin" Kagome greeted sleepily as she sat up to hug the young girl.

"Can we play today Kagome?" Rin pleaded

"It depends on what Sesshomaru says"

"Please Lord Sesshomaru" Rin pleaded, sitting in Sesshomaru's lap and leaning against his chest like a daughter begging her father for a new toy.

How does that work? Sesshomaru thought before sighing. "Very well, but only until lunch. Kagome must train this afternoon"

"YAY!" Rin bounced as she turned to Kagome. "Kagome, are you my new mommy?"

Kagome coughed as she turned to Rin unable to make any words come out as her face turned dark red.

"Rin would you like Kagome to be your mother?" Sesshomaru asked, smiling as he received an emphatic nod from Rin in response.

"Perhaps if you are good, Kagome will choose to stay and be your mother" Sesshomaru commented giving Kagome a slight squeeze in his arms.

"Yay! Hurry Kagome so we can go play" Rin called as she left the room, closing the door behind her.

"Why did you tell her that!" Kagome asked.

"Because, if you stay with me, you'll become a mother to her anyway"

"Milord" A servant called from behind the door.

"Yes, what is it?"

"Lord Murai has arrived to speak with you and he is very upset that you were not to be found in your chambers"

"Very well, I'll be there immediately. Bring him some rice wine, cold, and some breakfast while he waits"

"Yes Milord" the servant replied, taking his leave.

"I didn't cause any trouble making you stay here did I?" Kagome asked nervously.

"Do not worry. Murai may hate humans, but he would not dare oppose me. Besides, I couldn't care less if he had a problem with you. You are mine after all and no one will change that" Sesshomaru encouraged as he kissed Kagome goodbye as he got up and left to prepare for his meeting with Murai.

Did he just call me his? Does Sesshomaru really want me to stay? Does he love me? Kagome thought as a smile played upon her lips.


"Lord Murai, is everything prepared" A cold voice asked from the shadows of Sesshomaru's office.

"Yes milord. The separation will be completed shortly" Murai responded.

Murai was an Inu Tai-Youkai and had long silver hair, but unlike Sesshomaru he kept his hair in a braid. Murai reached down and grabbed his cup to sip the rice wine from and sneered. The other main difference between him and Sesshomaru was that he loathed the existence of humans in the world.

"Murai, do not forget what I have promised you if you succeed in breaking the woman from Sesshomaru"

"Yes Lord Naraku, I will not forget."

"Very good." Naraku's puppet responded as it disappeared into the shadows.

"Lord Murai" A demon servant interrupted the silence. "Lord Sesshomaru awaits you now"

"About time" Murai stood and followed the demon out the door as he growled at the sight of the human servant waiting to clean up after his breakfast.


"Kagome-chan! Aren't these flowers beautiful?" Rin asked excitedly as she bent down to pick a few. "I think I'll bring Lord Sesshomaru a bouquet."

"I think he'd like that Rin" Kagome responded, still lost in thought.

What is going on between me and Sesshomaru? What am I going to do when the group arrives? How am I going to explain myself to them. Will Sango approve? What am I going to do?

"Kagome-chan?" Rin asked noting the confused look upon her "mother's" face.

"I'm alright Rin. Let's go back, it is almost time for lunch"

"Okay!" Rin bounced along ahead of Kagome, as two forms watched them from above.


"You reek of human stench Sesshomaru. I would've thought better of a Lord of your stature" Murai sneered.

"Watch your tongue Murai. Do not make me cut it off for you"

"So, you do share your father's weakness for human wenches don't you?" with that Sesshomaru had Murai pinned against the wall his arm pressing against Murai's throat.

"Do not ever call her a wench again Murai. You will learn your place. Humans can show demons compassion and give them strength to fight against all odds. There is human blood in my family's line and there is human blood in yours as well. Do not forget your place" Sesshomaru snarled as he released Murai.

"The human blood in my family has been eliminated. Do you honestly think I would let such a filth taint my family's honor"

"You killed your niece! You filthy disgusting mongrel. You are not fit to hold the title of Tai-youkai."

"Not just my niece dear lord, but that filthy brother and wench that sired her as well"

"That is enough!" Sesshomaru roared knocking Murai over the balcony into the garden Kagome and Rin were exiting at that moment. Kagome turned in shock and pushed Rin out of the garden and into the arms of a servant. She then ran to the hut and grabbed her Kodachi, concealed it and grabbed her quiver and bow just in case. She then proceeded to find a hiding place as she watched Sesshomaru land beside Murai's form.

A servant took off out of the castle on Ah-Un in search of Naoki to return and calm the dispute.


A/N: That's all for now! Please review!