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The First Love: CH 9: Kind Offerings

She looked around as she could see the little house where the well is in. Beside her stood the taiyoukai whose eyes burned through her like flames. "You ready for this?" Kagome asked Sesshoumaru, as she placed her hand on the door, opening it.

Nodding, he watched the door opened. They soon both enter the well house, he could feel the power of the well wash over him, but what he didn't get quite properly was that, how come the well had the power to make them travel through time? It wasn't quite right, he knew creatures that could travel through time, but not items or things making humans or youkais travel through time. Trying to forget, Sesshoumaru kept his face emotionless as he walks closer to it.

Kagome saw the figure of the well, as she reviewed to what has happened. Things have changed, for now, she not only thinks of the taiyoukai as the taiyoukai. She thinks of him as something more than the heartless Sesshoumaru, she thinks of him as her friend. But as she stood in front of the well she knew that she has to go back to the past and face her fears. One is that she wasn't quite sure of Inuyasha, and two she didn't Sesshoumaru to change. Fears… She just feared so many things and from time to time she always had a friend beside her to care for her or make her feel better. This time… She gave a glance to Sesshoumaru. …Her friend is Sesshoumaru.

Though, she still wasn't sure of Inuyasha. For the simple fact remains in her, she didn't want to love him. She wanted to remain his friend, but now, as her heart was at ached, she knew that for once. She didn't want to love him. It was stupid when she thinks about it, for one of the real reason she loved Inuyasha is because she felt the need to do so. She felt the want to do so. For when he looked at his with those eyes, they were filled with sorrow and pain, she wanted to be the one to accept him, the one to show him love that will not make him choose.

And after that… This is what it got her. Her heart broken… Still she didn't think of her heart as broken, for she still had a friend to rescue her from her sorrow and give her an excuse to heal. She loved Inuyasha, but now…she felt the need and want to love disappear. Inuyasha love another before her and promised his protection to another before. That should be reason enough for her not to even try. Because Kai's words had gotten to her… Maybe they were true after all…first love.

Wanting to remain his friend, Kagome let a smile cross her face. She didn't want to show any weakness, not now. And she wanted him to be happy and if this is what it takes she will face it. Not after she had again cried for him many times. Now, she should just remain the friend that he had gained a long time ago.

He could see her figure in the corner of his eye, and he wanted to know what would she be thinking? But as being who he is, he knew that she would still be thinking of the hanyou that has possessed her heart. But now, he knew that she had many reasons for allowing herself to fall in love for the hanyou, yet why should he be talking? He didn't know what love was. It was strange, as he watched her all this time, in his eyes he always thought of her as another human. Because in the past he would always see her smile a lot and try to protect the hanyou, he never knew that she was also suffering so much.

But why was he again thinking of her? He knew better, she surprised him and that alone was a very hard thing to do. No one surprised him in his life, but somehow she was able to do it more and more often. When he thinks he has her figure out, he also figures out that he knew less. It something very different, something unlikely to happen, but it was happening he Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands, was going through. Strange... Instead of the question being, 'Why he was thinking of her?' The real question was, 'How could he stop himself from not thinking of her?'

Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru he seems to be in a deep thought, she didn't want to disturb him but they had to leave. "Sesshoumaru? We have to leave." She said, as she watched his facial expression, but it showed nothing still but the stoic mask.

Sesshoumaru instantly returned to the normal world, as he turned his head to look down at her. He saw her look up at him with her beautiful sapphire orbs. Another thing. When did he start thinking of her eyes as beautiful? But he wouldn't deny it; they were beautiful, shining like jewels. As his gaze never left her, he only stood there as he let himself remember what has happened last night when he did the strangest thing.

------Flashback------

Kagome was about to go to sleep it was already 10:26 pm at night and she wanted to go to the well pretty early. Putting her pyjamas on, she stretches a little and yawned. "Now! I have to go to sleep." She said to herself, again not realising that she had company. She wore a cute bright pyjama, it was silk with bright blue colour and it had Tweety bird on it. As she lifted up the blankets of her bed, Kagome let herself slid in. Yawning again, Kagome heard a knock on the door; she thought it would probably be just her mother, "Come in," she said, sure that it will be her mother.

Sesshoumaru opened, as he took in everything, the room was slightly darker than usual with only a little light from the 'lamp' so that human eyes can still see. He noticed that she was surprised it would be him who had enter, but he knew that it was the right time, for everyone in her family were already asleep.

She wondered why he would be here, "Sesshoumaru...?" She asked, as she thinks it is he, for she could not see properly with only so little of light, but she was sure it was he. "What is it...?" She asked, unsure of what he wanted.

It was difficult for him to ask this question, for he never really had to ask these types of question, usually they were asked to him. But as he saw her cower in his burning gaze, he knew that he should get to the point. Would she say yes? He didn't actually like the idea of liking a human's voice, but maybe she would say yes. Because now - they are friends. It was sure to provide a good entertainment for his social gathering and even though she was human, he knows that even the youkais would love to hear her meaningful songs. Sure, they are nothing like the usually songs he have heard in his time, but her voice was wonderful.

As he thought about it, yes, she is his friend, so maybe he could make her think that as a friend, he would just tell her that it is her duty to sing. It shouldn't matter to him if she does not want to - it is not her choice. But for some reason deep inside, he wanted to hear her voice at its fullest and not because he ordered her to. "As you know, Kagome," he said her name, so then maybe that would earn her more of her attention. "That this Sesshoumaru heard you sing today,"

"So you did." Kagome said lamely, not really knowing how this particular conversation would turn out.

Trying his best not to be so much like himself, Sesshoumaru closed his eyes and continued to speak. "This Sesshoumaru would say that it did not irritate my ears."

"Thank you. Maybe I should ask for your say, after all." She gave him a warm smile; it was something to be complimented by him, so why not accept it?

"This Sesshoumaru will make the preparations for you to sing the night, I may or not choose my mate." It wasn't what he had in mind to say, but it got to the point. He opened his eyes as he kept on talking, seeing her overall shocked face change to of normal. "It would do well," he added, not knowing exactly why.

Her eyes widen in shocked, but that soon was replaced with understanding. Now she knew why he complimented her again and while so saying her name. It was because he wanted her to do something. But as she thought about it, he is a friend and friends do stuff for one another. It was only singing and she might not have to do so much things, she fisted her hand, squeezing the blanket, as she gulped. "Ok. I will sing." She finally said.

Did he hear her right? He just ordered her and she said yes. That simple? He needed to know why she would just agree to this. "This does not disturb you?"

She never expected for him to ask that question, simply because she thought he never really cared what of others think as long as he gets his way. Thinking of many reasons, Kagome used one of the common ones. "My voice, if you don't think it's that bad, then the others won't. And now that I know that I will not embarrass myself in front of them, I decided to do this for a new friend, you, Sesshoumaru."

Was that all there is to it? Because she was fine with her singing out there, as long as she wasn't going to embarrass herself? "Is this all the reason you have?"

"Why do you want me to sing?" She mused.

Why does he want her to really sing, he knew what the answer was but couldn't tell. Maybe because she felt the same, maybe she also does not want to tell all her reason. She didn't push him for a reason for her to sing, so he shouldn't push her.

It was silent for a while. But Kagome was sleepy and she needed to get ready. "Sesshoumaru?"

"Hn."

"To be able to sing the songs I wrote I need my... umm.... Technology. You know, to make it more presentable I need my microphone and at least my speakers. To...you know, make the music background and for everyone to hear. I want that night to be beautiful for you." Kagome was now in her dreamland, imagining a beautiful party with people dancing a romantic song. She always thought that if Sesshoumaru was going to have a night like this one, it would be just plain beautiful, especially with his beautiful castle.

He froze where he stood, wasn't he only surprised that she agreed with it, but she also wanted his night to be perfect? Why? Was she that kind of friend? Trying to make everyone happy? Didn't she even think of what the youkais would say when she is out there singing?

Kagome didn't get any answer so she decided to keep talking. "I want the night you choose a mate to be special. I know it may sound silly."

Being again able to control his body movements properly, Sesshoumaru gave a slight nod. "Fine. We will bring your stuff with us when we go back."

"Ok then. Now how many songs do I have to sing?" She asked, really not wanting to know.

"As much as you know."

Kagome had to suppressed the urge to laugh. She knew a lot of songs, more like hundreds, for not only does she sing Japanese songs, but also English. She found them all to be pleasing in the ears. "I really know a lot, I'll just sing at least three. The rest I will just play some music."

"What is the music you will play?" He knew that youkai ears were very sensitive, so if she wasn't going to sing and only played music for most of the night, then he would need to hear these music.

"In the music there won't be any human or anything singing, because I know most of the singer's you won't like. Because they are human and don't worry. Here I'll play one now." Kagome slid out of her bed and went to her CD player. Good thing her mom likes just playing normal music, or likes to listen to normal music. Kagome carefully looked at the CD player, trying to play music. She played a romantic music. Its name is "LOVE". (A/N: I think it is the Inuyasha and Kagome theme. Just if anyone want to know.)

Kagome just stood there waiting for him. Though, the song was starting to get to her, she had to admit that. Sesshoumaru just listen not taking his eyes off her. "Acceptable, Kagome" The music was above acceptable it was romantic it held a mysterious sound. It was sad, yet happy. Hearing this song really suited her. In some weird sense, he wanted to take his mind off of her, because everything he found beautiful was suiting her.

"Good. I will sing then tomorrow night right? I will sing something. I know it's a surprise!! Maybe I'll choose one you already know." She winked at him and smiled.

"Then, I will let you sleep." He said, as he nodded and walked away.

-----End Of Flashback------

He could still remember her smiles properly inside his head. He tried not to welcome them into his thoughts, but unwillingly he could not stop them from keeping away from his head.

Kagome grabbed his hands and gave him a smiled and nod. "Here we go!" She said, as she tightened her hand around his and both of them jumped in the well.

"Ok. Here is the new Inuyasha!!!" Miroku said as the curtain hiding a certain hanyou opens. Sango clapped and so did Shippou.

"Hey you actually look clean!!!" Shippou said. "And you actually look nice!!"

"Why you..." Inuyasha was just about to grab Shippou's head off, but before even touching the kit's body and ripping his head off, he stopped. He knew he was just about to lose his control again.

He has been practising a lot these past days. He has learned how to act more mature, how to use nice words and how to control his temper. And to top that Miroku even fixed his face up a bit. Miroku cleaned his face and made him go to the hots spring everyday to clean off the blood. And Miroku and the others even bought him clothing nearly similar to Sesshoumaru's.

The clothing though, did not have any armour and with the clothing is still his red fire rat clothing. The hakama that Inuyasha wore was beautiful; it had the colours of red, white and black. At the sides it is obvious that the fire rat is inside tightly hidden. Inuyasha didn't like not having his armour not on as if vulnerable. But though it was elegant. And the colour red really suits with Inuyasha's silver hair.

"Inuyasha try smiling now..." Miroku said, as he stares upon Inuyasha who was still frowning while his eyes twitching. This time however, Inuyasha did what he was told and smiled. Sango and Shippou were stunned.

"Wow... Is that really you?" Shippou asked.

"Hmpn." Inuyasha said and smirked evilly, trying to make it show as if a genuine smile.

"Now, how to be a gentlemen Inuyasha?" Miroku gave Inuyasha a glare.

"Fine." Inuyasha, he breathe out grumpily, but quickly covered it with a smile and a bow.

"Yup... That is what Kagome-oka san deserves!!!" Shippou said, as he clapped his hands together, that it made a little clapping noise.

"You guys. We should start to go to the castle." Sango said.

"Yes, you're right Lady Sango, I bet Lady Kagome is waiting." Miroku agreed.

They all went out of the hut and started to walk. Inuyasha just ran, trying to not get his clothes dirty.

"Is he ever patient? I mean we have all day?" Sango asked.

"Please, Lady Sango understands. Inuyasha hasn't seen Kagome in a very, very long time. He misses her dearly." Sango just nodded.

"I missed mamma as well." Shippou added.

"When did she say you could call her mamma?" Sango asked.

"I know she'll be fine with it." Shippou looked down sad.

"Yeah... She will be don't worry. Now lets keep walking." Sango ended trying to cheer Shippou.

Her eyes fluttered open slowly, as her mind catch on to where she was. She was inside the well; she was able to tell from the sunlight above her face and that light emitting in a circle form above her. As she tried to sit up, she noticed that someone was holding her hand, looking over her shoulder she saw Sesshoumaru. He was still asleep and she knew exactly why, he was not use to travelling through time yet. Seeing that he was still holding her hands, Kagome let go of his and use her other hand to unattached his. She wouldn't want him waking up on her and telling her to let go of his hand, for she was still human in his eyes, a friend, but human.

Looking up, she cover her eyes a little from the bright sun and deciding that she needed to get out of this well, she crawled towards Sesshoumaru's sleeping form. "Sesshoumaru...?" Seeing to hear her voice, she watched as his opened slightly and adjusted to the light. Then he fully opened his eyes and looked at her, while sitting up, using his elbows to do so. "You're awake..." She smiled at him, maybe now they can get a move on. She then looks around to see that her stuff was still inside the well. Standing up, Kagome grabbed her stuff and was just about to leave the well, when she felt two hands wrapped around her waist and saw blurs.

She closed her eyes and opened them to find her out of the well and beside it instead. Looking over her shoulder, she found Sesshoumaru standing with his stoic face as usual. "We better get going, ne?" She saw him nod a little, smiling up at him, Kagome started to walk only to be stop as a hand was placed on her shoulders, preventing her to walk any further. Looking over her shoulder once more, Kagome gave Sesshoumaru a questioned look. He was looking at her bag, knowing the unspoken question, Kagome breathe in.

"My bags has the stuff I need to make your party perfect, the microphone, the speakers, the portable CD player and the CDs, some batteries, some clothes - I need to travel with when I start to search for the shards again. And some ramens for Inuyasha and my friends." She said, as she looked up the sky with the tip of her index finger place on her chin. "I think that's all I needed, right?"

Nodding his approval of what she has gotten in it, Sesshoumaru walked towards Kagome as he grabbed her bag away from her. "I can carry it," she protested.

It wasn't like he wanted to carry it for her; he just knew that it would make her tired. He looks at her with his normal indifferent face, as he let his youkai cloud to form underneath his and her feets. He watched as she looked down and up again to give him a smile. He let her bags drop on his youkai cloud.

Seeing as all she has to do is nothing, Kagome sat on the cloud, she didn't trust this thing, she wanted to cling to Sesshoumaru before she gets a heart attack. But he knew she should be able to trust him now, and she didn't want him to sneer or growl at her, telling her to let him go because humans are not allowed to touch him. "Why do you search for the shards?" She heard him asked, as she looks up over her shoulder.

She didn't want him to tell her how foolish she is for breaking it into pieces, but what else could she say? "I'm the one who broke it into pieces." She said looking down at the scenery below trying to get ready for his comment; gladly he didn't say what she expected to say.

Excepting that as her proper answer, Sesshoumaru closed his eyes. "Is this Sesshoumaru your friend?"

She wasn't expecting him to ask her another question, but she was fine with it, though she still really was expecting to hear something along the lines of, 'Unintelligent humans cannot do anything right.' But since he didn't say anything of the sort, Kagome just nodded, saying yes.

She watched his facial expression, but she saw none but the usual emotionless mask. His eyes were still closed as his lips opened. "This Sesshoumaru will help you search for it."

Her mouth dropped open as she took in what he had just said. "W-why?" She asked, her voice sounding as if it hadn't been use for years.

He was expecting her voice to sound the way it did and expecting her to ask the same question. "This Sesshoumaru is your friend, as you say."

Thinking about it for a while, she had already told him that being friends, it didn't mean that he had to be her slave or something. She was thankful, but she didn't want her friendship with him to be base on one's wants and needs. "Thank you," she said as she thought of what she was going to say next. "But, I have already told you, Sesshoumaru, that being my friend does not have any provisions. I don't want you to help me because I am simply a friend.... I don't want our friendship to base on one's needs or wants. So, you don't have to, okay?" She watched as his eyes open lazily and his gazes drop down to look at her in the eyes.

Not expecting that answer, Sesshoumaru tried to think. Why did he want to help her? He has been thinking of it a while. He had said that he would help her because she is a friend, but she refused that. So now, how was he going to be able to help her? For some unknown reason, he had the mind to know that he wanted to, and that alone was enough for him, but now...he needed a reason. Thinking that he had no other reason, Sesshoumaru simply said, "I…want to."

She didn't expect that answer, Kagome tried to think of it deeply. Why would he want to? She didn't know the answer and she wanted to know, but then maybe he will just say something that will not mean any sense. An answer that will want to ask her more questions starting with 'why'. As she thought about it, you could go on in a conversation, and all you have to do is ask why and the conversation will never end.

As she thought deeply, Kagome then thought of one reason. Maybe he wanted to help because he wanted Tetsusaiga. It wasn't right to accuse him of such things, but right now...she was just confuse. How could a person or a youkai want to do something yet have no reason behind why they want to do it? "Is it because of Inuyasha?" She asked, thinking of herself as brave for even bringing it up.

It wasn't about the hanyou, he didn't even think of the hanyou when he decided that he would help her out. All he knew is that he wanted to...but as he think deeper, he could hear something saying deep inside him say that maybe it was because...he wants to do something for her. It was the eccentric thing he had ever come to the conclusion of, but yes, he admitted to himself now. He wanted to do it, because he wanted to do something for her and why? Probably it is because she is his friend. "No," he answered, as he looked down at her face.

She looked at his face and saw the truth in them. Well, if it weren't about Inuyasha, then everything would be fine. Maybe she didn't need to know why, it was just probably enough to know that his intentions were not bad. Then soon enough realize something. Wasn't Sesshoumaru getting married or getting a mate? So how can he come with them, when he has to be with his mate? "Sesshoumaru. Don't you have to be with your future mate?"

That was true he had to be with his future mate. But will he really find one tonight? "Yes." he said, as he look up and stared at his way. "This Sesshoumaru is not sure if I will find a mate tonight, in fact I am sure I will not find a mate tonight. This night is simply a night to show to Rin that I am trying to find a mate."

"So it is all to make her happy then?"

"Yes and I invited the hanyou to...irritate him so." He heard a giggle from her lips. As he watched from the corner of his eye that she turned her head to face towards their destination.

"It will irritate him so." She said, as she let the wind blow her raven locks freely.

"Kagome," Sesshoumaru said simply. "Wake up," Sesshoumaru calmly said to the sleeping figure of the girl beside him.

Hearing his voice, Kagome sat up, as she leaned against her elbows on the youkai cloud. She rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand, as her vision started to clear up. She let a yawn escape her lips as her eyes had little watery substance surround it, making her beautiful blue sapphire orbs glowing. "I have fallen asleep? How long?" She asked, as she wipes the watery substance from her eyes.

"You have fallen asleep two hours ago." It made him wonder how she would let herself fall asleep beside him, while most would run away. He had been watching her the past two hours, not exactly staring at her, but he would glance at her form from time to time and watch her from the corner of his eyes, making sure she won't roll over and fall to the hard ground. As he looked at her now, he saw her slight nod and stretched her arms wide.

Looking straight towards the now could be seen shape of the castle, Sesshoumaru let his youkai cloud flew faster. Letting only a few minutes past by before they have arrive. Jaken was on the front gate, waiting there like he was expecting them to arrive.

Kagome gave a frown, as the cloud lowered to the ground. She watched as Jaken ran up to them as soon as their feets touch the hard ground. "Sesshoumaru sama!! We are glad that you have arrived!! The guest will arrived soon and I must tell you that many demoness look very pretty!!" He turned his head towards Kagome as he regarded her darkly.

"I am well aware of everything Jaken. Now leave." Sesshoumaru said, he looked over his shoulder and he added. "Follow me, Kagome."

Seeing the human wench still with his Lord, Jaken gave a frown. "Sesshoumaru sama. Why is Inuyasha's wench still here?" Jaken asked rudely, thinking that it was still all right for him to talk about the human wench in such manner. Soon enough, Jaken felt the force of Sesshoumaru's whip hit his head.

"You Jaken will address every guest with proper respect, understand?" Sesshoumaru said, as he gave Jaken a deadly glare. Yes, it was true; Kagome was now a guest and would be address appropriately especially if she was to sing in front of his other guests.

"Don't worry Sesshoumaru." Kagome said, walking towards Jaken's hurt form. She felt sorry for him, she didn't want to but she did. Bending down, Kagome rubbed his head and saw him flinch at her touch. "Just don't address me as Inuyasha's wench, please?" She said and mouthed a 'sorry' on her mouth.

Jaken bowed and bowed again in front of her. "Sorry Lady Kagome."

"Just call me Kagome." Kagome smiled and walked behind Sesshoumaru who gave Jaken a death glare before continues walking. 'What has this human done to Sesshoumaru sama? And why is she so nice?' Jaken thought.

They both entered the castle Sesshoumaru lead the way. After a few minutes, Kagome and Sesshoumaru stopped in front of the same door she previously slept in. "Enter your room and prepare, a servant will come for you soon." He said, his face as stoic as ever. She didn't mind she was getting use to it by now. She saw him turned to the side and started to walk off.

Seeing as though she has to get herself ready soon, Kagome opened the door to find herself in a beautiful room fit for a princess. No matter how much she keeps seeing this room, it's still looked way to beautiful for her. She looked around and walked around the beautiful room to come across a door. Wondering what would be in it, she opened it and found hundred of Kimonos. 'I can't wear these. They are too pretty.' She then heard a knock on the door. "Come in." She said, wondering whom it would be.

Without a second to pass the door slid open and to her surprise Rin came in, she watched as Rin's mouth widen in happiness and jumped up. "Kagome sama!!! Your back!! Rin misses you so much!!!" Rin ran to Kagome and jumped up to hug her.

"Me too Rin." She embraced the girl tighter, as if it were her own child. She just couldn't help but love this girl so much. Kagome smiled as she could hear Rin's little happy noises. This girl was just so sweet; any woman would love to have her for a child, wouldn't they? Pulling away, Kagome stared at Rin's happy face and wondered what made her so happy. "Why are you here, Rin?"

"Sesshoumaru sama said that Rin should help Kagome sama pick a Kimono to wear." Kagome held the little girl said in response, soon adding. "And Sesshoumaru sama also told Rin to call you Kagome sama!" Kagome let out a giggle, as she saw Rin's face change to confusion.

"No Rin just call me Kagome, ok?" She watched as Rin's face became much more happy.

"Rin also wants to call Kagome as Kagome sama or Kagome Oka san..."

Sesshoumaru walk in the hall gracefully, he have been the one who told Rin to help Kagome get ready. He knew that Rin knew what looked pretty or wonderful. As he looked straight ahead he could already see the door to his chambers, somehow his room was the closes to the one he had given Kagome, it was for safety reasons. He knew that tonight Kagome will probably look better than the other demoness and he didn't have a problem with that, but the only thing was...what of the other males? It wasn't like he wanted her for himself; he just didn't want another hanyou born on this world.

Deciding silently that he will keep his eyes on her, for he did not want any male youkai claiming her as theirs and have hanyou afterwards. It was simply out of the questions. As he now thought about it, maybe this was also another reason why he wanted to help her find the shards, because he didn't want male youkais claiming her and creating hanyou. That was it; his intentions were also for a very good cause, he thought as he agreed with his thoughts.

Opening the door, he stepped in his chambers, as he looks over a door and opened it. In it are the many sorts of types of his clothing, but he didn't think that tonight was that big, so he just decided to wear his normal attire, but this time without the armour. As he put the final piece of his clothing on, Sesshoumaru heard a knocked on the door. "Yes?" He asked.

Without entering a voice came from the door, "Sesshoumaru sama... The half breed has arrived."

"Lead him to other rooms, do not lead him to the main room."

"Yes Sesshoumaru sama." Hearing the footsteps of the servant slowly fade away, Sesshoumaru let out a small sign. He had told the servant to lead the hanyou in another room for a reason and a good one at that. He knew that the hanyou would probably see Kagome in the main room and leave the castle because of his rush to get all of the shards. He let out another sigh as he finished and soon walked out of his chambers.

After a few moments, Sesshoumaru found himself in the main room; he could see Kagome, as she fix or place things around the room. For some reason, she still wasn't wearing what he would expect her to wear. She just wore a normal kimono; something that would be wore for everyday. In her hands, she was holding something black with big circles bump on it and as he looked beside her, he could see another one resembling the one she held in her hands. Walking with all his grace, Sesshoumaru was instantly behind her, as he watched her smile while she kept on fixing those things. "Tell me, what is it that you are doing?" Sesshoumaru asked, as he watched her jump slightly from his voice and turned to look over her shoulder.

Meeting his eyes, she said, "I was just preparing the speakers. And the microphone and all that." She stood up as she walks straight to the wall beside her and place the speaker on it and to his amazement; the pull of gravity did nothing to pull it down and smash to the ground. She then grabbed the other speaker and walk to the opposite side of the wall, placing another speaker on it. He looked at the 'speakers' and found that there is a black sort of line that is connecting them to each other. As he watched her continue, he could see the technology 'CD player' as she calls it in the middle of the room and beside it is the 'microphone'. He then saw her move towards the CD player and open something on the side of it and put the 'batteries' in it.

Finishing her job, Kagome turned back to look at him. "Ok... one last thing to do." Kagome then put some CDs in the player and played music. It was the same music she had played before when Sesshoumaru was in her room. He heard the music echoed through the room, exactly after Kagome pressed a button. He then watch as she took the microphone in her hands, "Testing, testing... It works. Is it the right volume?" She asked, looking over at Sesshoumaru.

He was amazed at the little item. It was useful and he would have to admit it, for you do not need to need to scream to be heard and the voice of Kagome suited it. "What is a volume?" He asked, not knowing exactly what it is, he had heard the humans from her time mention it. Something about the volume should be down because of how ugly the voice of the human female that was singing.

"Oh. I mean is it loud enough?"

"This technology can go louder?" He asked, but as usual it sounded like a statement.

"Yes."

"Higher the volume, as you call it." He said, his facial impression never changing.

Kagome went to the CD player and turn up the volume. She turned her head. "Now? Is it loud enough?"

"Yes."

Smiling to herself, Kagome looked up at him. "Well, I hope you like it."

He nodded, watching as she kept her smile up. It was a little strange how she would sometimes smile so much, one of the reasons why people mistake her for a very happy girl. The way he had mistaken her for a happy girl who didn't seem to suffer at all. But still, it was a wonder how she would be able to smile after all the dilemmas that has happened to her. Closing his eyes, Sesshoumaru smelt a familiar yet unwanted scent.

"Kagome?" Instantly, Kagome turned around to see who it was, while Sesshoumaru look over her head.

END OF CHAPTER 9: Three Memories: The First love

Demon Tenshi: I'll try to update soon, but my school holidays is OVER!! T.T But still, I know I should update and I will and thankz for the kind reviews!! Anyway, I'll update a.s.a.p. Please, review.

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