Sesshoumaru Castle
Sesshoumaru just finished his daily duty of going over documents and now was heading down to check on his ward. He opened her door and walked in. Seeing she was alright he turned to leave but stopped and pulled the blanket up over her shoulder. Then left her room as he walked out Jaken was coming down the hallway.
"Jaken, this Sesshoumaru leaves you to watch the happenings of the castle until I return from patrol." Sesshoumaru walked to his chamber and walked to his balcony and left. As he left his castle he headed to the northern part of his lands.
Kaede's Hut
Kagome had been laying their on the sleeping mat unable to close her eyes and sleep so she slowly slid out from under her blanket which she was not sharing with Shippou since he was in her sleeping bag and grabbed her bow and quiver of arrows and walked quietly to the hut door and picked up her shoes and stepped outside. Once outside she did not put her shoes on until she was across the small bridge and on the path that lead to the sacred tree so that she would not wake up anyone. Once at the sacred tree she took off her shoes and socks but kept her bow and quiver of arrows on her shoulder as she looked up at the tree at the spot Inuyasha was pinned at, with tears in her eyes.
Somewhere in the Western Lands
Sesshoumaru was heading back towards his castle coming from the southern part of his lands still scanning his lands when he caught the faintest scent of spring rain and honeysuckle. He turned and headed towards the scent of spring rain and honeysuckle. As he got closer, he concealed his scent and aura so the half breed of a half brother would not detect him. He caught the scent nearby so he landed and walked towards it and found the miko by herself looking up into a tree wearing a silver short outfit. He moved forward but stopped when he stepped on a twig and it snapped.
Kagome was standing looking up at the sacred tree in deep thought when she heard a noise behind her. She grabbed her bow and a arrow and notched it and turned around to see who or what made the sound. Seeing nothing she turned back towards the tree but no sooner did she do so when she felt a presence come up behind her. She grabbed the arrow and noticed it again and turned to come to see Sesshoumaru. They stood there looking at each other before she spoke. Sesshoumaru eyed her over at what her appearance looked like. Her silver night shirt that stopped a few inches above her belly button when her arms were down was now up mid-chest just about three inches were one's bra would stop at and revealing her smooth looking skin.
"Sesshoumaru, what are you doing here? I won't hesitate to fire a arrow if need be!" She said as she still had a arrow notched and pointed at Sesshoumaru's heart. She voiced.
Smirking Sesshoumaru took a step forward closer towards her and she backed up into the sacred tree until there was no room between her and the tree. He raised his hand and placed it on the arrow and lowered it saying "There's no need of a challenge here tonight, Kagome! So, no need for this arrow!" He stated as he took his hand off the arrow tip, then leaned forward by her left ear "No harm will come upon, you." He took in her scent then slowly pulled away as he brought his right hand to the side of her face and slid it to her chin and lifted her chin up so they could look into each other's eyes while rubbing his thumb over her bottom lip. Kagome lowered her bow and arrow into one hand.
"Sesshoumaru, what are you doin..." She was broke off when he seized her lips with his. Her eyes widened in shock. He broke the kiss when he sensed the youkai exterminator close by. He pulled away from the miko and looked down into her eyes then leaped into the sky and was gone as fast as he came. Kagome raised her fingers to her lips feeling them as she continued looking at the spot where Sesshoumaru was just at and did not hear Sango walk up to her from the direction of the village.
"Kagome, what's wrong and why are you out here by yourself so late?" Sango asked. Kagome didn't show any sign of hearing her call her name so Sango shook her. "Kagome! Kagome, what's wrong and why are you out here by yourself so late?" Sango watched as Kagome removed her fingers from her lips and a smile showed upon her face while still looking shocked and turned to look at Sango.
"Oh hi, Sango. What are you doing here?" Kagome asked.
"That's what I'm try to find out from you, and to see what's wrong?" Sango chuckled.
"Nothings wrong, Sango. I just could not sleep so I got up to walk around That's all." Kagome told Sango.
"Then why did you have a shocked look on your face when I first showed up and did not hear me until I shook you?" Sango looked at Kagome and questioned her. "I do worry for you like a dear sister."
"Sesshoumaru was just here before you showed up." Kagome said looking up into the sky where Sesshoumaru left.
"What did he want?" Sango asked.
"I'm not sure. All I know is I drew my arrow because I heard something behind me and when I turned the first time no one was there so I turned back around but as soon as I felt a presence behind me and I turned with my bow and had a arrow notched and come face to face with Sesshoumaru. I asked him what was he doing here and that I would not hesitate to fire a arrow if need be. He got a smirk on his face and stepped forward and raised his hand placing it on the arrow lowering it saying "There's no need for a challenge here tonight. There's no need for the arrow." Then leaned to my left ear saying "No harm will come upon you!" Kagome stopped. Then looked at Sango. "Then he left as quick as he came and nothing more. Well we better be getting back, before Mr. Attitude finds out were gone." Kagome and Sango started walking.
Sesshoumaru's Castle
Sesshoumaru had just arrived at his castle and summoned Jaken. While waiting for his retainer Sesshoumaru walked to his chamber. Once in his chamber he took off his outer yukata placing it by his door and took and placed his swords by his futon and sat down on the futon drawing his blanket to his waist. Sensing Jaken outside the door.
"Enter, Jaken." Sesshoumaru spoke. Jaken entered and bowed down. "Any report while this Sesshoumaru was out?"
"No, my lord, everything was well." Jaken said. "Would my lord, need anything?"
"You may leave now, Jaken." Sesshoumaru ordered. Jaken bowed and then stood up and left. After Jaken left Sesshoumaru stretched out on his futon and thought back on what transpired between himself and the miko Kagome. "Why did this Sesshoumaru kiss the human miko? Was I weakened by mere dreams? But this Sesshoumaru has to admit for a human she has soft lips. He stopped and opened his mouth a bit and tasted his lips. "This Sesshoumaru can still taste the miko on my lips. What would of happened if the youkai exterminator would not of came looking for the said miko when she did? This Sesshoumaru must never let this happen again!" Sesshoumaru rolled over try to sleep.
Kaede's Hut
Sango and Kagome were almost to the small bridge that leads into the village when Inuyasha bursted out of Kaede's hut with a fully transformed tetsusaiga.
"Where is he?" Inuyasha yelled looking around.
"Where's who's Inuyasha?" Sango asked as Miroku, a sleepy Shippou, and old lady Kaede came out of the hut to find out what all the ruckus was.
"Where's Sesshoumaru! Why are you out here?" Inuyasha yelled.
"As you can see, Sesshoumaru is not here and second, Kagome and I could not sleep so we took a walk and if you must know we walked to the sacred tree and talked then walked back." Sango stated.
"Then, why do I smell my half brother's scent?" Inuyasha questioned while sliding his sword back into his sheath.
"Maybe you dreamt of your brother! Who really knows." Sango took kagome by the arm and lead her passed the others and into the hut.
"Why would I dream of that idiot for?" As Inuyasha came into the hut following Sango and Kagome and everyone else followed.
"How should we know why? How should we know on anything you do! But if you don't mind I'm tired and I'm sure Kagome over there is tired as well. So go back over there to Kikyo and pipe down and go back to sleep." Sango laid back down and close her eyes to sleep.
"Feh, WHATEVER!" Several hours later they were up and had breakfast and were heading north between the western lands and eastern lands. Kagome was holding back and not walking were she would normally walk behind Inuyasha and in front of Sango and Miroku but was rather walking slightly behind Sango and Miroku with Shippou on her shoulder and was thinking to herself about last night at the sacred tree.
"What has gotten into Sesshoumaru to have him kiss me, last night at the sacred tree? I didn't know he would even know how to kiss since that would be showing emotion! But come on girl you have to at least admit for someone who does not show his emotions he does have lips that feels as soft as silk and is warm and not cold like he acts. The kiss was shocking but very nice." Kagome thought to herself but did not know she was slowing down her pace.
"Hey Wench, walk faster!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome did not respond to him.
"I'll get her, Inuyasha." Sango said before she turned to go back towards Kagome. Miroku stopped until the ladies were up by him now.
"Kagome, we need to walk faster to catch up to Inuyasha." Sango spoke lovingly.
"Oh sorry, I didn't know, I was falling behind. Thank you. I just got lost in thought." Kagome said as she started walking faster towards the hanyou and the dead clay pot. When Kagome, Shippou who was on her shoulder she does not use her bike in the story, Sango and Kirara who was on Sango's shoulder, and Miroku were closer to Inuyasha as Kagome stopped in her steps because she detected shards coming there way. "Inuyasha, there are shards coming our way." Everyone stopped and readied themselves for a battle when a tornado of dirt and rocks came up to them and scooped up Kagome and Shippou landed on the ground. When the tornado stopped and the dirt cleared their stood Kouga with Kagome in his arms bridal style.
"Hello Kagome! How's my woman? How's mutt face been treating you?" Kouga said looking down into Kagome's eyes.
"I'm fine and I'm not your woman, Kouga. Now would you please put me down." kagome asked.
"Whew what is that horrid smell? It smells of moldy wet soil and rotting meat, as well as spilt seed from rutting!" Kouga looked around and made eye contact with Kikyo while everyone except Inuyasha and Kikyo were trying to hold back from laughing. "You are one sick and disgusting puppy, to rut with and spill your seed within something that is dead and made out of soil!" Kouga said wrinkling up his nose.
"Hey wolf, when you going to hand over those shards?" Inuyasha bit out drawing his tetsusaiga while Kikyo got off his back.
"When you become a full demon and have a brain!" Kouga answered. Kouga and Inuyasha started throwing insults back and forth at each other.
"Ok, boys." Kagome said coming between the two arguing canine males. "HEY BOYS, STOP!" Kagome tried saying again when all of a sudden Inuyasha grabbed her arm and swung her out from between them and she landed on her butt away from them.
"Ouch!" Kagome cried out when she hit the ground. About the same time Ginta and Hakkaku showed up in search for there leader.
Are you alright, sis?" Ginta asked coming up to Kagome. He held out his hand to help her to stand up.
"Thanks, Ginta. I'm alright. We just need to get those two to stop." Kagome stood up and by Ginta and looked at the two arguing boys before she walked back over to the two arguing canines who were now fighting physically. "Inuyasha, Sit!" When Inuyasha hit the ground she walked over to them the rest of the way. "Kouga, I'm honored that you think of me as your woman, but you and I both know that I'm not your woman. Friends, yes but nothing more. You already have someone else waiting for you to claim her as your mate." Then she turned to look at Inuyasha "And you, Inuyasha need to stop being jealous every time a male talks to me like Kouga or any male. You should not be jealous anyway since you have Kikyo there!" Kagome said. Then looked back at Kouga. "Did you need anything Kouga for the reason to stop by?"
"Ah Kagome, I just smelt your lovely scent and I was in the area and thought I would stop by to see how you were doing that's all. Now that I see your doing well I'll be on my way." With that said Kouga took off in his tornado with Ginta and Hakkaku trying to catch up to him. After they had left Inuyasha got going with everyone following.
"Kagome, when's dog breath going to stop for lunch? I'm hungry." Shippou asked as his stomach rumbled.
"Not to mention got to go to the bathroom." Sango said.
"Same here!" Kagome agreed.
"I'm entitled to have to agree with you ladies about the bathroom as well as some food would be nice." Miroku agreed walking up between Kagome and Sango and groping both of their butts. Though out the forest you could hear a loud slap resounding off the trees followed by "HENTAI!"
"ALRIGHT! We'll stop when we come upon a stream or something." Inuyasha grumbled something about humans. About thirty minutes later they stopped by a stream. When they stopped everyone ran to their own private bush to relieve themselves.
Sesshoumaru's Castle
Sesshoumaru came out of his study and heading out of the castle and towards the gardens. Spotting Jaken he called his retainer.
"Jaken, go and ready Ah-Un. We go in search for the half breed and father's sword. I'll retrieve the child Rin." Sesshoumaru continued walking to where Rin was.
"Yes, master." Jaken bowed then stood and ran to do his master's bidding. Sesshoumaru found Rin in the roses. When he entered the garden that she was in the child looked up from her spot were she was at.
"Sesshoumaru-sama! Rin was just finishing a crown made out of roses and lavender." Rin smiled up at Sesshoumaru.
"Rin, come we must be going." Sesshoumaru turned to leave.
"Where are we going? Are we going to go see Kagome-chan?" Rin had the sound of hope in her voice. Sesshoumaru did not answer but just turned and started to walk out of the garden with Rin following. Once at the entrance of the garden Jaken was standing there ready with Ah-Un. Rin walked over and climbed onto Ah-Un with Jaken behind her. Then all four were off.
Inuyasha & Group
After they finished eating their lunch and continued on their track north.
"Kagome, how many shards do you think are out there that's left to get that Naraku does not have?" Miroku asked.
"I can not be certain how many. Probably not many, considering we have not found that many the last few times we've been out looking. It also surprises me is that we have not ran into that many puppets of Naraku by now to keep us on our toes like he normally does. "Kagome said to Miroku. They did not see Kikyo smirk.
"Dear Kagome, does your group miss fighting my puppets that much?' Came the voice of Naraku from the shadows of the trees when a image of Naraku came out of the trees wearing a baboon pelt.
"Geez Kagome, you just had to say something like that didn't you! Let's just open mouth and invite trouble!" Inuyasha turned and yelled at Kagome.
"Ah Kagome, were you that bored to mention that?" Shippou said. "I sure wasn't! What about you Miroku, Sango?" Shippou looked at them. "Must of been Inuyasha. Look what we have traveling with us."
"Kitsune, the time for this group to face my puppet or myself draws near but not today." The baboon spoke.
"WHEW!" Shippo sighed.
"But you will face and will fight Kagura along with them!" Naraku said fading from view. Their before them was Kagura and a huge group of youkai's that consists of creatures that looked like a chinese dragon, huge eyeballs with wings like on some of the episodes, moth youkai's in humanoid forms, bear demons, poison insects, one eyed ogre's, etc.
"Oh and here, I thought we were going to have a hard battle. I can take all these out by myself and here I thought the battle would of been harder." Inuyasha cracked his knuckles as Kikyo got off of him. Then Inuyasha jumped forward with his claws calling out "Iron Rever Soul Stealer!" Slicing through one of the many huge eyeballs with wings. Upon landing back on the ground Inuyasha got stabbed in the back with a sword by a moth youkai.
Sesshoumaru's Group
Flying through the land searching for any sign of his half brother the great Sesshoumaru was being bombarded with questions from Rin and getting irradiated with the squabbling between his ward and his retainer.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, if Sesshoumaru-sama and Rin and master Jaken-sama comes across Kagome-chan could we visit? Does Sesshoumaru-sama not want to see pretty Kagome-chan? Maybe Sesshoumaru-sama and Kagome-chan could sit under a tree like they did in the garden and talk!" Rin fired off the questions.
"Oh shut up, Rin! Sesshoumaru has much to do to stop and have you visit that wench." Jaken grumbled. Sesshomaru had stopped when the scent of battle was near as well as the scent of his half brother. He scanned the area to find the battle. Jaken looked around to see why they stopped and fainty caught the sign of a battle.
"Look Sesshoumaru is that not your half brother and his group fighting just ahead of us?" Jaken asked but cringed when Sesshoumaru turned and gave him a evil glare.
"That means Kagome-chan's there to and getting hurt. Sesshoumaru-sama's got to help Kagome-chan so Kagome-chan does not get hurt." Rin said pleading.
"Don't be stupid, Rin! Sesshoumaru has no intention on helping that wench." Jaken closed his eyes saying. The next thing he know was they were on the ground and heard Sesshoumaru say.
"Rin, stay here and Jaken watch Rin!" Then there was a white blur and Sesshoumaru was gone. Jaken turned away and did not see Rin follow behind after Sesshoumaru.
"Rin, where did you go off to? RIN! Oh no Sesshoumaru-sama's going to kill me. Ah-Un stay here!" Jaken said as he ran in the direction Sesshoumaru ran towards as well as he was sure Rin ran as well.