Demon Tenshi: He... I have to re do this chapter 'cause I think I made a lot of mistakes, I didn't put the lines to seperate the happenings. Sorry...

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The First Love: CH 6: An Unrequited Love

Kagome is currently sitting on Sesshoumaru's youkai cloud, a fear haunting her from the inside. For once, she wasn't scared of the height right now. She was scared that Sesshoumaru would kill every human when he finds out that youkais don't even exist anymore or in hiding, she wasn't sure.

She could perfectly imagine it now, Sesshoumaru not being able to smell a single youkai anywhere and can only smell humans. Then, he starts going crazy, his eyes turning crimson. Then, he starts to run away and into the middle of the city and his nose get badly irritated with the scent of pollution and humans. Sesshoumaru starts to growl out really loud about stinking humans while on top of some running car. Afterwards, the news reporters arrives and start to irritate him more, he grabs one of them by the neck and slices the reporters head off, screaming "Die! You filthy humans, DIE!!"

How could she let him go to her time with that scene in mind? Sesshoumaru was probably extending his claws by now, god, even his name sounds deadly.

He could sense the Miko's nervousness. He had to know what was making her so worried. The miko is probably scared for the life of those filthy humans. Sesshoumaru wanted to sigh out loud, but kept him self from doing so, he would just try to make this human miko understand that he won't actually lose control and kill every human he would see, he wasn't some wild dog. "Miko..." Kagome stop and look up at him.

"Yes...?" She said looking up at him.

"This Sesshoumaru promise not to hurt any filthy humans, while in your time." He knew that he if she was scared of what he would do, that maybe she would not show him everything, but he wanted to see everything - and he will. Even if he had to make a stupid promised, such as that - then he will. It was just a stupid little promise, and it was not like she could still stop him from hurting anyone if he wishes to.

Sighing in relief, Kagome couldn't help but ask, "So... do you really hates us all that much?" She quickly turned her head to look away, as she saw his gaze turn to her. He didn't say a word.

Arriving at their destination, "Miko," he said calmly, as he let his youkai cloud dropped them to the floor, a few feet above the hard ground. Kagome landed on her butt, mumbling something about how some people should try to buy some emotions.

Standing up, while looking around, "Ok... Sesshoumaru. Hold on me." Kagome stretched out her hand and grab Sesshoumaru's hands, feeling his smooth skin. She then pulled him behind her holding his hand. She sat at on the lips of the well, gesturing for Sesshoumaru to do the same. "Sesshoumaru. I need you to sit on it as well." She said flatly. She could see his piercing glare, but did what he was told.

"Now, when I said go, we both let ourselves go in the well ok?" Sesshoumaru just merely nodded, his face still indifferent. "Ok... 1... 2... 3... GO!" As soon as the 'go' word slip her mouth her and Sesshoumaru jump in. But she didn't know why but she saw something blue and something holding her other hand. It was... KAI!

Kai heard everything. As soon as Kagome said the word GO! He went and run up to them and holds on to Kagome's other hand. And in less than a second he was in the well, in with them.

Kagome shook her head as she opened her eyes slowly. She then tried to sit up; she was getting use to travelling from one time to another, so she should have known that she would be the first to wake up. She then turned her head to the side and found that Sesshoumaru was still holding onto her hand, but then she thought she felt her other hand being held as well, she quickly turned her head to the opposite side and found that Kai too was in there with them.

She looked down at his sleeping form. Why was Kai with her and Sesshoumaru? Could it be that he was following her? Even though, maybe she should be scared that now she has to deal with two youkais, but still, Kai is a nice guy and she doubted that Kai would ever do something to harm any of the human race...unlike Sesshoumaru. Kagome bent down and looked at the face of Kai, she then saw his ear and bent down to whisper his name. "Kai..." Kagome whispered to his ears, while letting the tips of her fingers slip up his temple to his ear.

Sesshoumaru opened one lazy eye, he could tell that the miko was looking at something in the opposite side to his. He could hear her whispering some word over and over, but his head was a bit soar. Not knowing what to do to get her attention, Sesshoumaru squeezed the Miko's hand. That definitely got her attention as he watched her sit up and looked at him. "Lord Sesshoumaru, you're awake." She said, a little shocked.

Being able to see who lay asleep next to the miko, Sesshoumaru let his curiosity flow. "Miko, why is he here?" He asked. Maybe she had deceive in, for as far as he knows, he and her are the only ones who are suppose to go through the well.

A look between a smile and concern crossed Kagome's face "No.... I think he is here is because he was worried about me and I guess he wanted to help."

"Why…?" He asked, not understanding it. Why was the youkai, Kai, would be concern of the Miko's protection? A youkai caring for a miko? It was unfitting and strange at the same time. And he didn't like the sound of it one bit. Not again.

"He is a close friend... He cares about me a lot and I know that." Kagome said, as she placed her free hand on Kai's forehead.

Letting go of her other hand, Sesshoumaru started to stand up. "Fine...let's leave." Sesshoumaru stood up completely and looked down at her with his usual indifferent mask on.

She watched, he stood up and was about to jump out of the well, when… "Are you crazy? I can't just leave him here. I guess he has to come with us--" Just before she could finish her sentence Kai grumbled.

He opened his eye very slowly. "Kagome..." He said, sitting up not letting go of her hand. "Are you ok?" he said, his eyes glittering with concern.

It was hard, knowing that his concern for her was deeper than just friendship, but she had to face it. "You should worry more about yourself." Said Kagome.

Tightening his grip on her hand, he smiled at Kagome. "Do not worry," he said, while he tried to stand up, helping Kagome stand up as well.

Sesshoumaru was in wonderland. Why does this youkai, Kai care so much about the miko? They were friends, yes, but why did the youkai even bothered being friends with a human? In fact Kai was one of the most powerful youkais he have ever met. Kai could kill a hundred youkai with his fire attacks. That is not all. When Kai transform into his true youkai form, he becomes the red-hot firedog demon. He know this because he had seen Kai in many past battles and he seems to finish off the enemy by trying to give them honour, by not giving them mercy. So why does a powerful youkai like him care so much about a single Miko's protection?

Probably if Kai would go against him, he'll actually put up a fight. Sesshoumaru gave a low growl for being ignored for the last couple of minutes and watched as the miko turned around to face him in a reflex action. Her mouth was opened, and then she closed them and spoke. "Lord Sesshoumaru I guess I should tell you about the future."

"This Sesshoumaru is not the only one here. Tell me. Does HE know about this place?" Sesshoumaru asked out of curiosity pointing to Kai.

"Kai and I have been friends for a long time and we talk a lot about it and I pretty much told him everything." She said looking at Kai and seeing him nod back at her unspoken question.

"Yes... Kagome and I are friends and I still know what to take notice off." Kai said confidently.

Sesshoumaru didn't like this, Kai and the miko seem to be almost like lovers and he was disgust by this. Youkais and humans are never meant to be. They would create another hanyou and he didn't like that fact. It was irritating, knowing that more and more youkais seem to take humans for their mate. 'They seem to be more THAN "FRIENDS" to this Sesshoumaru.'

Why couldn't they see that humans and youkais can never and should never be together? For one plain reason will always remain, humans live in such a little time. They would rot and die. But as Sesshoumaru think on it, why did his father decided to take a human for a mate? He mentally kicked himself for even trying to find out.

"Ok..." Kagome said, which brought Sesshoumaru to the real the world. "Now... In the future they are technology that you would not know about. And since Lord Sesshoumaru, I told you about no youkais. That means only humans. Meaning: they would be all over the place and since you think we stink then you should be more careful with your sensitive noise." She warned him.

"What is this Tech-- no- o-gy?" Sesshoumaru never heard of the word.

It was strange to know that Sesshoumaru knew so little about those things; probably it is because she always sees him as a person who would know a lot of things. "It is a piece of creations by humans and they help us or give us leisure in time spare. I'll show you most of the normal ones." She felt Kai's hand wrapped around her waist and she nodded at him.

Kai jumped up, out of the well and watched as Sesshoumaru landed gracefully next to him. He then let go of Kagome, as she gave him a smile and kept on walking towards some door. "Once I open this please don't get all bad."

Kagome then remembered something that made her feel better; her parents won't be home until Souta's birthday comes. The family usually visits the other family members from far away places. With that thought in mind, she reaches out her hand to open the door. And as soon as Kagome swung open the door, both youkais after a few breaths lifted their hands to cover their nose.

With his hands covering his nose fibrously as if to rip it off, "I didn't think it would be this bad." Kai stated.

"Sorry..." Kagome said.

He smiled, but it was covered with his hands. "Don't be, it's not just the humans it's also the place. Everywhere..." He took off his hand away from his noise, as he tried his very best to get use to the disgusting scent.

"Stop with this nonsense and let's go." Sesshoumaru said in a harsh tone. He needed those two to be apart. For goodness sake they were so close, he couldn't already stand the fact that they might actually get together and create a hanyou. Meaning, there would be more disgusting creatures walking this world.

Kagome just merely nodded and led the two in the house.

After a few hours of being in the house, Kagome had pretty much explained everything.

Sesshoumaru just let her talk on. He was bewildered that he found himself not hating the creations of humans. Some of them can be put to some use and he was amaze at what Kagome called a 'tap water' and TV. But even with his bewilderment, he did not miss to notice, the way Kai has been looking at the miko.

Kai was more focused on Kagome and how to try and make her more comfortable. After all she has two youkais in her house. He knows how would people act if they saw them.

Even after a long time of being apart from her, his heart still never stopped loving her. She was just so different, she became everything he wanted in a person, as he watched her grew from a young woman to a woman he couldn't help but feel jealousy towards the hanyou.

"And the last room is err.... my room." Kagome then opened the door. Kai stepped in; it was the same as what she had described it. However, Sesshoumaru looked at it plainly. He could smell her scent on it and it bothered him that this Miko's scent could affect him so. Or even make him think that she was more than just a human. As he looked around, he could see that she has the technology TV and that she has very well defined furniture's. What he found weird was her bed; it was higher than the usual Japanese bed. He also saw the same type of bed in the other rooms.

"Well... Ok... It's already 12:33 am at night. I think we should get some sleep and I shall show you both around tomorrow. I need to buy a present for Sota's birthday anyway." Kagome stopped and close her door. Leading the two youkais to the guest room.

In the guest room they were two different beds and were looking very comfy. Sesshoumaru walked in. "Who will sleep here?" He asked not liking the thought of the miko and Kai sleeping in the same room. Who knows what they would do? What about if they mated? Not only would he, Sesshoumaru would lose a reliable ally, maybe he would have an ally who have become weak for a human.

(A/N: I want to cry, I can't believe Sesshoumaru would even think of such thing being done! By Kagome, no less!)

"Well... I have to sleep in my room. Sorry we don't have a big house. SO I guess you both have to share the same room." She gave them both a smile. Sesshoumaru gave her his very infamous glare, while Kai just smiled back.

"Kagome... I don't need sleep. Can I stay in your room?" Kai asked very politely.

Her mouth widen, while nervousness completely masked her face. "No, I believe that the miko stated that we both should stay here." Kagome tore her eyes away from Kai, only to lock with Sesshoumaru's. He was glaring at her and it was kind of scary.

"Miko, you may rest." He wouldn't let them sleep together in the same bedroom, not while he was here. He wouldn't be responsible in letting them have a hanyou. So, he gave the miko a glare, but before finishing and letting her completely leave, he continued to talk. "Your family, Miko, where are they? This Sesshoumaru has yet still to see this Souta?"

Kagome gave a tired look. "Lord Sesshoumaru. They are away. They would be back here the day after tomorrow for Souta's birthday. They had to visit our other families." Kagome then yawned and turn around, leaving the room as she closed the door. "Goodnight both of you. Kai, Lord Sesshoumaru." She shuts the door and was soon gone.

Sesshoumaru looked over to Kai and gave him the look saying. 'Don't even dare.' He didn't exactly know if he would be able to sleep tonight, because of this male right before him. What about if this male decided to sneak up to the miko and do god knows what with her? But somehow...even as he thought about that, he also knew that the miko wouldn't do such things, not when she is still deeply in love for the hanyou. And if she was able to keep herself from being taken all this time, he doubted that she would lose her innocence over one night.

Kai got the hint and went to sat down on the left bed and sleep.

Getting herself ready to get to sleep, she undressed herself and then put on her pyjamas. It was tweety designed one. The material was silk and very comfortable with the skin. Though, she still couldn't take off her mind off from Kai, he was such a nice person to her all the way. He was never mean, and to her opinion, he was a very smart youkai. In her eyes, he was more like a brother, which is probably why she couldn't see him as something more. Maybe that is why she never saw any of the nicer boys that liked her as something more...because they were nice.

Kai and Kagome talked a lot before; maybe that is why Kai had fallen in love with her. They talk about everything. They laughed, they played around and they save each other's life when are attacked by a youkai. Looking down at her bed, Kagome soon slid in as she covered herself in the warm blankets and sleep.

----Start of Dream----

She was in a cave, the same cave where she healed Kai the very first time. Narrowing her eyes in confusion, Kagome walked out, only to find that she wasn't alone. She could see Sesshoumaru and Kai talking, their figures little but she could tell it was them.

Even in her dreams, Sesshoumaru was there. She needed a break away from him, especially his glares. She immediately went to greet them. But as soon as she got there she was still far away for them both to see her. So, deciding that it wouldn't be much trouble if she listens for a while in there conversation.

"What are you doing in my dream, Kai?" Sesshoumaru asked flatly with a boring look on his face. He hardly have any dreams, but he guessed this was the caused of his curiosity over Kai's feelings over the miko.

Kai soon replied. "Lord Sesshoumaru, I do not know either, but this place seems to be the place where Kagome has found me very injured and healed me. This is where we met for the first time..." Kai was almost whispering to himself as he goes on.

"Kagome," he repeated, "you mean the miko? She healed you... Yes... She told me that was how you met." Sesshoumaru said more to himself than Kai. "Tell me, why care for a miko? She is nothing but a human, so why care?" Sesshoumaru needed to know why did this youkai cared about the miko. And if this is how to found out he will.

Kagome was still hiding behind one of the cherry blossoms tree. Hearing their conversation beginning to inflict about her, in some ways it troubled her that people would talk about her, or what they think about her. But as she ignored all that she was just glad that Kai remembered the first time they met. But she didn't want the two to talk about her. And anyway, she didn't know why was Sesshoumaru is so curious to know about Kai and her relationship. But knowing she would found out if she just keeps listening.

"I guess, you can say that I am just another one in the crowed that has fallen for her." Kai said sadly.

Sesshoumaru frowned. "As I have guessed. You do know that humans are so frail and weak?" asked Sesshoumaru, his tone cynical. "Humans…if you say that your emotions for the miko are so powerful, yet, have you considered the fact that she will soon age, decay to turn into an old hag and soon die? Tell me, would you still be with her then? After she looses her radiance?" He watched as Kai's head snapped up.

"I know that this is true, I have considered that fact," said Kai, his voice sad. "But, in love they say…everything will be beautiful, even if you have to say goodbye in the end." His eyes never looked away from Sesshoumaru's. "For I know, in the end, I will always see her as beautiful. I always would, even if she turns to the old hag you say she might become. I also know that if Kagome was in love with me, she would treasure every moment with me and I would too, for that is also part of why I love her."

He took his eyes away from Sesshoumaru as he walked towards near one of the blooming cherry blossoms; Kai let one dropped to the palm of his hands. "You only gave me one reason to not love her, but this reason to not love her is also one of the reason I love her. Her human life is so fragile, so beautiful. Yes, she will live less, but wouldn't that be enough? To know that at least I was with her, I was able to protect her and that I love her…is enough for me. For with her human life, I learned to treasure her more, I learned to love her more."

Looking over his shoulder and straight at the taiyoukai, "Many has felt this feeling and I know that even the strong will fall. Can I ask you, Lord Sesshoumaru? Have you ever been in love?" He asked, knowing the answer.

As Sesshoumaru gazed at Kai, he didn't know what to think. He knew that Kai was wise, but he didn't expect the youkai to be so…diverse. In truth, he wanted the youkai before him to stop caring for the miko, so then he, Sesshoumaru would not have to problem himself of having another hanyou born on this world or loosing an ally.

But he heard the youkai's question and he knew that the youkai before him knew the answer, yet he answered. "As a Lord, I Sesshoumaru does not need such a weak emotion." Sesshoumaru said stoically. "That is why my half breed brother Inuyasha, is weak. Love is a downfall for strong youkais." He said, nearly like making the point that the youkai that stood before him is weak.

Her eyes were red as she tried her best not to cry; she couldn't believe what Kai had just said. He loved her… And in some ways, Kagome wanted to let the tears cover her face, but suppressed it. He loved her in so many ways and with so many reasons. Why couldn't she love him? She had so many reasons to return his love, yet she couldn't. Maybe it was the hanyou, or maybe she was just…she didn't know. How could someone love her so much, yet she cannot love him the same as he does? Closing her eyes, Kagome let Sesshoumaru's words sink in, as she tried not to spill any tears.

In some ways, Kagome wanted to feel angry at the taiyoukai, she wanted to run there and tell him that love is not a weakness that to her, it is considered strength. But then, if she did that, it would only make her look pathetic. But the weird thing was, even as much as she tried her best to be angry at the taiyoukai, she couldn't. Because she felt mostly sorry for him... She knew why. Because out of all the people she have ever met, he was the first that she met that seemed so smart and powerful yet, he knew little, all at the same time.

Most would have probably agreed with the taiyoukai, but now him, for he didn't change or pretend to believe in what the taiyoukai said just because he is stronger. "I believe that is what you believe Lord Sesshoumaru, but..." Kai was deep in thought about Kagome. "But... Kagome. I don't considered her as a weakness I consider her more as a source of strength."

Kai closed his eyes, as he took in a breath and snapped them open. "Your half breed brother Inuyasha, as I have seen in his past battles that he also uses her as a source of power. Milord, Kagome is one of the most powerful human I have ever met. She has a pure heart and soul. And I believe that you Milord do not consider her as a pitiful human as well. No she is more than that to you. I see that." Kai ended.

Sesshoumaru sighed quietly, it was partly true, but not quite true, yes, he didn't care about her, but he did not think of her as a pitiful human. "I think of her as a Miko, not a pitiful human. She is higher than that. But I only think of her as another Miko, nothing more nor less." Sesshoumaru used more of high pried tone this time.

"I hope only the best for you, Lord Sesshoumaru. I do not know which I should hope for...that you have to reconsider those words or you might never reconsider those words…" Kai then smiled at Sesshoumaru who still had his mask on.

Kagome could sense Sesshoumaru's heat of anger quickly rising. She had to stop this or else Kai could die in this dream yeah... but no! She would not allow that, even if this were only a dream. She did the only thing she could think of to stop the heat of fire around Sesshoumaru that is pointing towards Kai. She stepped out of the cherry blossom tree and quickly ran towards where Sesshoumaru and Kai are.

Waving her hands in front of her, "Hey, Kai!! Lord Sesshoumaru." Kagome then stop in front of them puffed up. "Konnichiwa!! What are... you both doing... here?" She asked trying to change the conversation.

"Hello Kagome. I guess we just have to stay here until we all wake up." Kai said looking over at Kagome. Kagome then turn her head to look at Kai, not noticing that Sesshoumaru was still staring at her.

Sesshoumaru saw the looks the youkai and miko were giving each other. He knew that this was a mere dream, that even in this place they would not be able to do anything. So why not leave them alone? They would not be able to make a hanyou here, because if they could, he, Sesshoumaru would not even think of leaving. As long as he could help it, he would not let this world be over populated with hanyou's.

Kagome and Kai were left there on the very first spot they have first met. Now again this is the place where they have ended. They were lost in each other's eyes. Everything was in silence but not for a long time for Kagome decided to break it.

"Kai...I heard everything." Kagome admitted, her heart sinking.

Hearing her little confession, Kai froze on the spot. She heard. She heard everything that he had said to Sesshoumaru. "Kagome,"

"Those enemies, the enemies that disappeared when the group was under attack, you fought them…didn't you?" Kagome asked, her voice sad. She then lifted her gaze up to meet his. "I thought that you hated me, after that night…I thought you…" Not being able to suppress the horrible feeling, Kagome ran up to him and wrapped her arms around him, as she rested her head on his face.

Looking down, "I would always be here." He whispered, as he wrapped his arms around her. "I would never hate you."

Kagome buried her face on his chest, as the tears started to flow. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry…" She repeated, knowing exactly what she was sorry for.

"It's ok…I told you that." She could feel his arms tightened. "Knowing that I was able to protect you, be your friend and have memories with you in it…is enough. This love that I feel for you is enough to last me a life time."

Kai was happy, this is what he always wanted, though he couldn't do anything more, it was just a dream, just making her happy and this close to him was more than he could ask for. He loves this woman. He would not do anything to break this embrace she was giving him. He pressed her against him more, smelling her intoxicating scent, even if it was just a dream she smelled good. "Maybe loving you hurts, but pretending not to love you would hurt a thousand times worst."

She felt him hugged her tighter it was comforting. She gave him a few more minutes and then pulled away looking at him in the eyes. "I was wrong. Inuyasha does not love me - he loves another. I was stupid to even think I had a chance. I must really have hurt your feelings. Sorry for being stupid. Inuyasha have chosen Kikyou over me. She said it herself." She looked down, her eyes shiny watery substance forming on her eyes. "But you knew that this would happen, and to tell you the truth, I knew as well."

"Kagome… You were in love with him, the same way I am in love with you. I know how it feels. And I know from the start, you would choose him over me. He was your first love and Inuyasha maybe he have chosen Kikyou because she was his first love - like you are mine." He then closes his fist and look down, his hair covering his eyes.

Seeing his vulnerability, Kagome let her bangs cover her eyes, "You always were a smart person. I feel so stupid, for not loving you in return." She then lift up her head and opened her eyes and took a step to him. As she watched she saw a tear fell from his covered eyes. "But I don't want our friendship to end, I…want to share more of my memories…with you." Kagome sniffed, as she felt her tears slide down, on her cheeks.

Kai's eyes snapped open and he could see blurry images because of the water on his eyes. "I…I also want to share more memories…with you." He said, as he hauled her to him in an embrace. "Even if we are only friends, I want to remain by your side." He said, as he nuzzled her neck. He still loves her and forever will, no one could ever take that. Though, she might not return the love. He will love her, for it feels good to love her. No youkai or other humans can take that place in his heart.

And as he thought about it, he accepted something he knew before. This is truly what people would call…unrequited love.

Kagome felt him pressed her body against his. She felt safe, and knowing that he wanted to still be her friend, made her stronger. For even with the knowledge that the hanyou did not love her, she knew that she was still love by another…even if she cannot return that love. But as she pulled away a little and looked up at Kai's beautiful, angel face, with his blue hair and blue marks on his face. She couldn't help but feel stronger, that somehow she had another reason to live and that is for him…for her friends.

Another reason to overcome all of her worries, pains and sorrow, for she has her friends. And as long as she has them…she will try her best.

----End of Dream----

END OF CHAPTER: Three Memories: The First Love

Demon Tenshi: So…what do you people think? Ok…Maybe I shouldn't ask that question. I am scared to find out what you people would think. I know it seems a little very…something, I don't know how to describe it. I don't know if this chapter is sad, but I am sure it is not quite a happy, cheerful chapter either. .

I think it was the songs I was listening to that made this chapter the way it is… First, the song Shippou's Song came up (which is sooo cute and cheery!), then Namida wa Shitteru (just plain sad), the song Gundam 0083 Ending Theme – Magic (very romantic), and then this really sad yet powerful song named, Tooi no Machide! Men, can you imagine the emotions I went through? I put the winamp in play 'random' so the songs were picked in ransom and they were like 30 songs in there.

Anyway, as for the people that read this story, please do not get mad at me. As you can see I used Kai and Kagome's relationship to explain a little about what had been happening the past two years and how Kagome has matured and how she actually isn't that dum. Meaning: That Kagome is currently 17 years old and that she had a secret friend. I just need to make that well known. I am not changing my story plot; this will be a Sesshoumaru and Kagome story. It is just that…I believe that Sesshoumaru has a lot to learn about love. –Winks- if you know what I mean?

When I revised this chapter, I changed some of the words, how they said things and all...I think it is fine the way it is...except I made Sesshoumaru not jealous at all, because the last time I read this, Sesshoumaru was actually jealous? He shouldn't be...right? He has no right and has no reason. So Sesshoumaru is not in love with her nor does he like her nor he has the right to be jealous.

Please review, your reviews will give me the strength to go on…well I should shut my mouth now and start editing other chapters, ne? –Smile-

--Demon Tenshi