Inuyasha told the group of Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kirara and Kaede-baba what happened. They all stood in shock that not only would he steep so low as to kidnapping but that she would go with him of her own volition, it just seemed too weird. After telling this strange twist of events Inuyasha stopped speaking all together. 'He must have bewitched her in some way, my Kagome would never leave me.'
Kagome woke up in the arms of Sesshomaru. The moon was sill high. They stood on a dark hill, the castle far away over Sesshomaru's shoulder. He slowly set her down deciding to go no further. He wouldn't let her take another step toward his home. 'It ends now.'
Kagome stood no more that arms length away from him. Kagome took a step closer, eager to ask why he took her away, just wanting to understand. She felt as if she could be with him forever, just fall into his loving embrace. She couldn't think of him as anything more than just him. She was no longer aware that she was now standing by Inuyasha's most hated enemy.
Sesshomaru lifted a hand to her fragile neck expecting to spill her life's blood in a matter of moments and be rid of her forever when something that he didn't expect happened. She leaned into his hand and walked closer until she was no more than a hairs breadth away from the demon lord. 'What is this? Something warm? Is this her?' Sesshomaru could no longer think, a feeling of someone calling out to him. He was about to loose control. Without thinking he blindly pulled her up to meet his eyes, gazing into the luminous mahogany eyes so deep and loving. 'Loving? Does she love me? No she could never love me, but…'
"You have entered my den, woman, and will never escape me." Sesshomaru threatened. She glanced playfully into his eyes and made a growl in her throat mockingly.
"I know."
He couldn't hold it, he felt himself fall inside, the barrier of his heart cracking under the strain. He kissed her and he kissed her hard. Suddenly he was no longer alone in the kiss. Strange new emotions churned in them as he parted her mouth with his tongue earning a moan. She pressed her self into his body as his tongue explored the sweet confines of her mouth. 'I will not kill her. I can't. Keep the sword bastard; I have your precious Kagome now. This is my revenge. Not only will I have satisfaction, I will have pleasure.'
Inuyasha tossed and turned about like a puppy with a nightmare. He couldn't sleep, not tonight. His head was a buzz of confusion. 'How could she leave? How?' It was all so strange. Inuyasha stood in the forest alone. Tonight the new moon was overhead. His black hair was tossed about by the wind like a dark shadow world of its own. No one could understand what he was feeling, no one. He looked to the surreal forest about him, over to his left was the God Tree. So many mysteries and tales of old clung to that tree no matter how much it swayed at the fury of the wind.
'I will rescue her from him, I will. I will save you Kagome, Tomorrow, tomorrow.'
Kagome closed her eyes as Sesshomaru held onto her, his tongue claiming her. Millions of different emotions swirled within her. How could anything feel so right? She felt herself losing it. The moon was hanging above them, showering them with light. Sesshomaru flew into the air still holding her in his embrace. With a startling leap he flew toward the castle. They reached a balcony where he slowly touched the railing with his graceful feet. He led her across the room effortlessly carrying the human miko in his arms. He pulled loose from his kiss. She looked into his eyes, the light of the moon gracing them softly. He laid her on the bed, while standing over her. He sat at the end of the bed, looking at her.
She got up and slowly crawled toward him. As she looked into his eyes, sitting on her heels her delicate lips teasing his mind with their closeness. Sesshomaru looked at her silently, not showing any sign of emotion. She opened her mouth to speak, but he turned his head away. She lifted her hand to his chin and turned his head toward her. She closed the gap between them, sealing his mouth in a soft kiss that could touch the very heavens. He looked at her, her eyes closed with her full lashes grazing her skin.
Gently he folded his arms around her tiny waist. She put her head on his shoulder as he stroked her lower back. She put her arms around his neck, nuzzling against his neck. She did not move from his neck even as she fell asleep in his embrace. Sesshomaru stared at the figure in his arms. She was so light, so gentle to touch, so unique. He didn't care if she wasn't a demon; she was here with him, sleeping trustingly against him. 'I have never felt this way about anyone.' She snuggled closer to him.
He gently shifted her to his side and slowly lay down. Looking at her was enough for him tonight. Tomorrow he would show her his home. Tomorrow now seemed long to come. He would wait no longer to take her.
Tomorrow.
Inuyasha had them all up early with loud noise from his potty mouth. The group was to stay behind and keep watch for any shards. Inuyasha would go to Sesshomaru's castle and take Kagome back to the village to see Kaede-baba about having whatever curse was upon her removed. The group agreed and Inuyasha set off.
Inuyasha ran as fast as his legs would carry him. He would be there by nightfall; he just hoped it wouldn't be too late. With the wind at his back he ran toward the castle of his childhood to save the only one he cared about.
'Kagome.'
