Miroku nodded. As much as he hated to agree with Inuyasha right now… Kagome was in trouble. "Alright Inuyasha, but when we've gotten her back I think that you'll have some explaining to do. There's no way that Sesshoumaru will just sit back and hide the information he has. Who knows, maybe by the time you get to her it will be to late… I know that's not something that you want to think about, but that's what is going to happen in Kagome finds out about all your secrets."

Inuyasha glared at the monk. "You can't possibly understand. Kagome would never do that to me."

Miroku shook his head again. "No Inuyasha, it is you who doesn't understand. You've done some pretty ugly things in the past and-"

Inuyasha nodded frantically. "That's exactly right… IN THE PAST. It doesn't matter now. I want to protect Kagome, but I don't know how to tell her. And I don't want her to leave. I just wanted to keep her by my side. I never thought things would get this out of control."

It was now Sango's turn to butt in. "That's right Inuyasha, you didn't think. And because of that Kagome is going to pay for it. Don't you see Inuyasha, if you had no intention of explaining to her the way you kind acts this time of year, you would have been better off sending her home. At least there you would have known that she would have been safe. And all of your dirty little secrets would stay that way."

The three of them looked at eachother as if trying to come to an understanding a certain level and as of now that level was not Inuyasha's, but he did realize there were better answers beside the one in idiotically choose.

It had been awhile since they had all talked and for the poor little fox demon it was getting unbearable. Time was running out and if they wanted to save Kagome now was the ideal time to start moving. "Come on you guys! Have you already forgotten that Kagome is trapped in Sesshoumaru's lair? We have to go. And we have to go now!"

The three adults flew out of their daze. They had almost forgotten about the very person they were fighting about. Springing to action they all followed Inuyasha as he led the way to his brother's mansion.

Kouga had followed Sesshoumaru this far and he wasn't about to give up. "Hand her over!" he yelled.

Sesshoumaru dog form seemed to smile maliciously as it raised it's large tail and swatted the pest of a wolf following him. Kouga wobbled a little in a bit of a daze after being smacked with the oversized tail. Sesshoumaru took this time to return to his human form and walk up the steps of his home. Before he made it to the door Jaken, his ugly toad servant greeted him.

"Welcome master, Miss Rin has been waiting for you." The toad informed stepping out of his master's way. "If you don't mind me asking… Why do you have your brother's woman?"

Before Sesshoumaru could dignify that with and answer there was an ear-splitting squeal. Sesshoumaru turned to look at the make of the noise. It was Rin and was coming in for a running jump hug, but stopped just short of Sesshoumaru when she saw the woman in his arms. Sesshoumaru used his tail to shield Kagome's naked body.

"Sessy… why are you holding a naked lady?" Rin asked innocently.

"Because Rin, she will become my mate." He explained.

Rin's eyes widened a large smile taking up her face. "Does that mean she's going to be my new mommy?"

Sesshoumaru smiled down at the little girl. "Of course it does." Then as an after thought Sesshoumaru turned to Jaken. "O' and there's a bit of a pest just outside there. If you'd like to stay in my good graces, you'll get rid of him."

Jaken grinned wildly. "Of course master Sesshoumaru."

Sesshoumaru watched as Jaken walked out the door and began chasing Kouga with his fiery staff. Sesshoumaru kind of chuckled to himself before taking Kagome to her new sleeping quarters. Placing her gently on the bed he gazed at her for a moment. then he lead down and stole a kiss. He was surprised when she awakened just as he was pulling away.

"Where are you going?" She asked hurt lingering in her words.

Sesshoumaru looked at her as if she had bumped her head. "You want me to stay?" He asked not believing it.

Kagome stared up at him and nodded not exactly believing it herself. "Yeah, I do."

Inuyasha and the other's were almost to their destination when Kouga came into sight. Inuyasha stopped ready to battle, but was soon stopped when Kouga appeared just in front of him. "Ah, hanyou, just who I was looking for. I have a plan. How about the two of us work together to get Kagome back. Then she can decide for herself who she wants. Just to make it fair. If she doesn't want me then I'll leave her alone, but if she doesn't like you, you'll have to leave her alone."

Inuyasha sneered. "I'll make things easy for you Kouga, she doesn't want you. Now leave."

Kouga crossed his arms. "Now that's not very sporting of you, is it Inuyasha? Is the little dog man afraid that she might prefer a wolf to a half-breed."

Inuyasha lifted his head, "You're on, but there's no going back on your word.

Kouga nodded. "Naturally… and there's no going back on yours."

Kagome rolled over on the bed so she was on her side facing Sesshoumaru. "Well,"

She said. "You said you'd explain everything… So explain away."

Sesshoumaru looked her up and down longing for her body. Then her looked into her eyes holding her gaze. "I did didn't I." He paused a minute to commit her every curve to memory. "Where shall I start. With my no brain account for a half brother or the ritual at hand?"

Kagome thought a moment. She wasn't really sure she wanted to know about either, but she thought it best that they talk about the situation at hand first. She could hear about Inuyasha's past later. "I'd like to know about the ritual." She finally said.

Sesshoumaru nodded. "Very well. It is around this time each year that dog demons get over powered by their urges… If they don't have a mate. The point of it all is to continue our demon line, but there are times like this one when the sacred ritual takes place during a blood moon. The ritual is usually preformed when at the end of our climax I bite your neck and you forever carry my mark letting others know there will be consequences if they touch you in the wrong way. Though during the blood moon all of this is the same, but instead of me just biting you, you bite me back sealing the bound and giving you a little bit more of me."

Kagome stared at him blankly not quite understanding what he meant by giving her 'a little bit more of him.' "What do you mean?" She questioned.

He continued to gaze at her. "I mean that you will be given certain characteristics. Such as strength, markings, a tail, ears, or maybe even you'll become a turn half demon."

She stared at him bit longer then asked, "Why not a whole demon?"

Sesshoumaru sighed. "I don't think so. There has only been one other account and that person was not able to live very long. Some that become half-breeds can't even handle the demon blood coursing through their veins. Though with you I don't really see that as a problem."

Kagome wasn't sure to take that as an insult or a compliment, but she didn't have time to. Sesshoumaru couldn't hold himself off much longer and he didn't want to. Leaning forward he stole her lips again.

Inuyasha didn't really like the idea of working side by side with the delusional wolf, but if it meant getting his Kagome back then so be it. He would let Kouga tag along, no skin off his back. There was doubt in his mind that Kagome would choose him over Kouga. As they approached the castle they all split up. It seemed more likely for them to find Kagome. All of them found ways into the large house continued their search.

Miroku and Sango went trailing down a long hall they had no idea where it lead, but they would soon find out because at the end of the hall there was a woman waiting to greet them. As soon as they got close enough to here she bowed. "You must be guests of the master." Straightening up a bit she gestured for them to follow her. "Please come right this way." As soon as they were in the room with her she quickly started undressing them. Smiling she said. "Right through that door you will find yourselves most comfortable."

Miroku and Sango tried to protest, but the girl just shook her head and pushed them through the doorway. "Have a nice bath. And remember, you're here to relax."

Inuyasha and Kouga were searching together much to their dislike, but soon the hallway forked and they figured they would better fair if they split up. Kouga went to the left and Inuyasha the right.

Kouga thought he was on the right track when he found large double doors at the end of his travel. Smile in triumph he flew the door open only to realize that it was a study or and office or something… he glared at the room, but refused to believe that Kagome where not here. Her presents seemed so close the further into the room he got. He would continue his search in the library and find Kagome. He just had to. She was his after all.

Inuyasha was brought t what seemed like a dead end, but it couldn't be because food filled his nostrils. Grouping at the walls he finally found a movable panel. Sliding it over he was in heaven. Food was everywhere and women as well. He could hardly resist and Kagome soon became something in the back of his head.

Shippou was soon getting frustrated he and Kirara were left behind. He too wanted to find Kagome so with Kirara by his side the two of them began their own search. They thought instead to look outside…. There was a slight possibility that they were out in the garden.

Shippou and Kirara rounded the corner only to find a large maze of bushes. If Shippou was right and they were outside they would be at the center of it. Kirara started to go in and shortly after Shippou followed. Lucky for Shippou Kirara had a good sense of direct and they made it to the center in no time, but It wasn't Kagome they found… it was a little girl.

Looking up from her thoughts she smiled to see a boy around her age. "Hi, my names Rin… Are you here to be my brother?"

Shippou looked at her like she was nutty. "No." He assured her.

She looked down at her feet. "O', well that's good. Because I thought you were cute anyway. So, are you her to be my mate?"

Shippou feel over. She could not have said anything more horrifying. Frantically he shook his head. "No."

Sadness clouded her expression. "You don't like me? It's okay, at least Sessy brought me a mother."

Shippou felt bad for putting that expression her face and thought that maybe he could cheer her up. "O' now, don't be sad here, umm…." he pondered on what he should do. Finally his eyes brightened and he turned into a pink bubble looking thing. She giggled in delight and sat back to watch her new boyfriend show her magic tricks.

At first Kagome was too shocked to care and it felt so good, but Inuyasha kept playing back in her head. She felt dirty and began trying to push Sesshoumaru away. She started shaking her head. "No, I can't. I can't do this, no."

Sesshoumaru pulled away feeling hurt. He gently brushed her cheek with a couple of fingers. "What's wrong? Is it because of past history around eachother that's bothering you?"

Kagome shook her head. "It's just… I really don't… know what to think about Inuyasha and this whole… ritual thing. Maybe I should just go." She attempted to get up, but Sesshoumaru held her in place.

"Kagome don't make this any harder then it has to be." He took her into his arms and kissed her ever so gently to let her know it could stop there, but only if she truly wanted it too. While he awaited her reply he kissed and nipped gently at her neck.

A moan excaped her mouth and almost sent the beast inside of him raging forward. He struggled to stay in control. He was determined to make everything perfect the first time. He didn't want to hurt her now and regret it later. He would be as gentle as his hormones let him be.

Kagome began to kiss him back. His touch was almost becoming overwhelming. Her mind screamed at her to stop, but her body couldn't help, but respond positively to his every movement. Everything at that very moment felt so right.

A/N: OMG I actually managed to make another chapter. I feel so complete…Well, now what should happen next… Sorry to leave ya hangin'. It's just part of the process.