Demon Tenshi: I have been trying my best not to make Kagome dislike Sesshoumaru too much, because that will lead to hate, you know...and we don't her to go there, for Sesshoumaru definitely DOES NOT hate her.

The First Love: CH 12: A Beginning in an Ending

As days passed Sesshoumaru was very bored. He had Rin, but she was but a mere child. Ever since the miko left two days ago, it was like hell. For some unknown reason, he wanted to see her and it was complicated. He is supposedly supposed to hate her kind, yet he actually wanted to see her? But what was the point of being dishonest to him self? It wasn't like anyone would find out, right?

The only thing was, he kept remembering her. Images of her face with her beautiful smile haunted him and it made him feel uneasy to know that he might actually care for the miko. The fact was, even at least for a day he acted like a youkai would to a friend.

"At least I know I have a friend like you, even with your stoic mask on, you're still a good friend." Her voice echoed through his head, as he remembered her saying those words.

He realized it before she left, that he didn't actually want to feel anger for the human girl, but why anger rushed up to him pointing towards her, for forgiving the hanyou? The line was, as he now sat on his futon, he could only think that he wasn't angry at her for forgiving the hanyou, but something else...he was angry at her for loving the hanyou or needing the hanyou.

Standing up from his futon, Sesshoumaru slowly made his way towards the large window. He couldn't smell her scent and it made him feel worse, that her scent can make him feel this way. He could smell his lands and the youkais on it, but nothing of her scent.

Maybe he wanted to see her because she simply interested him in some way, and as he looked up at the sky, it felt as though his days were much more boring. In days like these, he would usually go out of the castle and just roam around his lands, but there wasn't much point, for his lands wasn't in need of searching.

Then as he looked down, he could see Rin playing with Jaken on the garden. She is playing a game Kagome has taught her while she was at his home. Kagome called it Hide and go seek.

Deciding that he had nothing better to do, Sesshoumaru decided that he would patrol his lands after all. But not his normal usual land, but the darker side of his lands. It was already night, as he could see only so little of the sun.

Jumping out through the large window, his youkai cloud appeared right beneath his feets, after landing, it flew fast away from the castle.

He flew towards Inuyasha's forest. The sky is slightly darker, but he was still able to see. And as he looked down, he was actually surprised that it was quiet, too quiet for his taste. Then, as he turned his gaze back up, he could now see a small purple light floating. Deciding that it must be some sort of energy, Sesshoumaru flew towards it faster.

As he got nearer, he thought he was seeing things. For he could see someone on the light. Though, for some unknown reason he thinks that he knew whom this woman. Heading at a faster speed, he was taken when he found that he did know who the woman was...it was the miko.

It was as if the gods were really going extremely mad, for now he could definitely tell it is the miko - that he badly wanted to keep his thoughts from going on. And what is that she was standing on? To him it looked as if some miko energy, though he never saw Miko's use these energy floaters. And as he flew towards her, he could tell that she had changed much more than he had last seen her.

She never expected herself to get so tired. This energy floater that Rishi had taught her to use was something all right, more like something to take your energy, she thought. She could tell by the way the land beneath her was silent that she was in Sesshoumaru's fortress. She knew go he was going to murder her, if he ever finds out that she was in here without his permission. But she had a good reason, right?

And as tired as she was right now, she just didn't want to bother thinking of how painful her death would be. She kept going forward towards her destination. It was hard to see at night, but with her energy floater giving her a strong light, Kagome thought that she saw something familiar...but she still hoped to the gods that she saw wrong.

For now, as she stared straight ahead, she thinks that she could see a man or youkai riding some sort of cloud. And to her conclusions, she could only think of one taiyoukai who could do that. "Sesshoumaru" she whispered, seeing him only a few meters away, she reasoned. "I had a premonition that Kouga is going to be in trouble with Naraku here in your lands." Kagome said in one breath, hoping that reason was enough.

Hearing her little whisper, Sesshoumaru let his eyes wonder. Yes, she had changed a lot in appearance, much more changed than the last. Where is her hanyou lover? And why did her mere presence felt so strong? He growled, as he looked over at her, his golden orbs burning through her.

Seeing her weakened state, Sesshoumaru closed his eyes. "I shall accompany you." Getting a silent 'why' from the miko. "For, if Naraku is in my lands, then it is also my responsibility to get rid of him." He watched as the miko slowly nodded and tried to stand up, and was just about to fly away when"Miko, you cannot keep your strength if you keep using your energy." He said, watching as turned around and looked at him on the eyes. Her eyes were so tired; he guessed that she had been flying for a long time.

It was strange, did the taiyoukai actually cared if she looses all her energy and collapse on the hard ground? Well, right now she was tired and she must admit a little rest from this will be helpful. She watched lazily, as his cloud flew towards her energy floater and he grabbed her wrist and pulled her to gently land on his youkai cloud. He could tell that she was a little tired and didn't have much energy to even bother hesitating.

It had been more over half an hour since they have found each other. And as time past, Kagome regained her strength once again. She never knew that using her energy floater could take so much energy; it seemed easier in the dream with Rishi. At least she was with Sesshoumaru now, right? She looked up at his form, as he stood in front of her on his youkai cloud. Deep inside she was glad to see him again, and she must admit not hearing his insults on humans for days was...different.

Shaking the thought completely out of her mind, Kagome mentally kicked herself. She should be looking for Kouga. She could tell that she was getting nearer and nearer to him by the second, she could feel Naraku's aura lurking around the place and this time it is the real Naraku. Then as Kagome stared below, he could see them, Kouga and Naraku fighting, and from the looks of it, Kouga was loosing.

Not wanting to see her friend die, Kagome grabbed a part of Sesshoumaru's clothes and pulled it down, sending his instant glare to look down below them, as he realized what she was trying to show him. She watched as Sesshoumaru let his cloud lowered to the ground.

Jumping off the cloud, Kagome ran towards Naraku who had Kouga pinned against the tree, while Kouga's face slightly started to turn purple from the force Naraku was giving around his neck. "Naraku" Kagome yelled, her voice held power and anger at the same time.

She heard Naraku chuckle after hearing her voice, his back still facing her"What is it that you want, Kikyou's reincarnation" Naraku asked, not letting his grip loosened on Kouga's neck. "And you too, Lord Sesshoumaru" He chuckled again as he heard the growl emit from Sesshoumaru's lips.

Kagome watched as Kouga's eyes started to turn blurry, simply telling her that he is losing his breath. "Let him go" Kagome ordered, concern laced in her voice.

Naraku let another chuckle escape his lips"I heard from my precious miko, Kikyou, that you have turned into a Time Miko, Kagome, is it" He watched as Kagome's eyes narrowed and the staff in her hand glowed bright purple, clearly telling him that she was loosing her control. "Is this how you know of the future death of your friend" Naraku asked, his gripped on Kouga's neck tightening. "Poor miko, you know you cannot attack me, for you value his life."

Seeing that Kouga has fallen unconscious, Naraku let Kouga's form drop to the ground. "You do know of its consequences, do you not" Naraku asked mockingly, his back still turned towards Kagome. "Yes, you have become stronger, but do you know of the price? Do you know that even after you defeat me, you still cannot live the life you badly wanted? That soon after you defeat me, you must leave? So tell me Kagome, do you still want to kill me? Do you"

Turning around to face Kagome and Sesshoumaru, Naraku smiled at Kagome, he could tell by the way her face looked, she knew exactly of what he speaks of. He watched as the taiyoukai walked towards him with his poisoned claws extended, simply stating that the taiyoukai intend on ending his life. But Kagome stopped the taiyoukai by extending her hand up to the side, blocking his way.

He let another mocking chuckle rose from his lips. "You do know, the sooner you eliminate me is the sooner you can no longer exist here." Letting a mocking smile cross his face and taking his time, Naraku walked towards Kagome, who still had a determined yet scared look upon her face. "For I am the reason why you are still here, am I not" He said, letting the words roll in his tongue.

As Naraku's words sank in her head, she knew that those words were probably remorseless, yet they were true. For the only reason she remains is because the evil hanyou Naraku still exist. Because the simple fact was, she knew that if he no longer exists, she would be force to leave. She was scared, though she knew that with a simple blow that Rishi had taught her, she could end the life of Naraku's, but now...did she want to?

Did she want to leave her friends? For before she never thought the ending of Naraku would be like this, she always believed that after and once Naraku was dead, she will maybe be able to capture the hanyou's heart and they both together with their friends have a happy life. It was a selfish dream and a dream that she now knew can no longer come true, for as she stood here in front of her enemy, she knew exactly what waits for her.

And as she thought about it, did Hojo or Kai from the future knew about this? Knew of her fate? But she said it before didn't she? Wasn't it enough? When she was young, she had been selfish and had friends and family that loved her, so now...is it time for her not to be selfish? Is it time for her to let go? Closing her eyes, Kagome could see each of the images of her friends, and the funny thing was, she included Sesshoumaru, who had a frown on his face.

A tear slowly crawled down her face. It was more than enough. Now she must face this...face him. As a Time Miko, she cannot let the wish of having to be selfish control her anymore, for this is exactly why she was chosen, she could not let Rishi down. So letting her heart be powerful, Kagome let her determination flow through her, she had not time to doubt herself, no time for her selfishness. "I will destroy you." The determination held by her words made the evil hanyou's eyes widened, as he realized that his manipulation might have not gotten through to her.

"By destroying me, you destroy yourself. Tell me, how do you plan to live after this? Without your friends" Naraku pointed out, not liking the fact that she might actually not fall for his trick. But still, he shouldn't believe it, for would the Miko really sacrifice her freedom to gain the freedom of others. Was she really that not selfish? The real question was, does she really have the heart of a Time Miko?

Sesshoumaru's eyes never left the Miko's back, as he felt her emotions washing around him. What is it that made him feel her emotions? What is that made him even feel any emotion, like the ones the Miko before him felt? Why did he feel these emotions? But the real question was, why is it that he felt affected by them? Was it because, after all the sorrow, pain and sadness, he could still feel a warm feeling? As if, after all her sorrows and grieves, she still had the heart to contain the feeling of love? Love for what? How could she feel love when...when there is so much grief?

Then as he stared at her shaken form, the form that currently is trying it's best to stand up bravely by itself. Her power surrounded her, making her much more beautiful to his eyes. Why is it she even tries to stand, even if she stood there so vulnerable? He knew of what the evil hanyou had meant in some ways. For he, Sesshoumaru had putted them all together. The miko will have to leave this time, after Naraku was destroyed... Then, as he stood there, he heard her words. "I will destroy you." He never expected them.

He knew the miko treasures her friends, and doing such the act of destroying Naraku would be like doing an act of something...so selfless. And this is probably something that he, Sesshoumaru knew so little of. He knew that he probably had never than anything for the benefit of others; just for himself and to him, it suited him well. But though, he never saw anyone not be selfish, for as he believed this world is only full of selfish people. People that would only really care about themselves, not others.

Pointing the tip of her staff towards Naraku's mocking form, Kagome narrowed her eyes. "The act that you have done in this Time is enough Naraku, for no one can ever forgive you." Purple light surrounded Kagome's body as she started to walk towards him., her purple white hair blowing up as her energy rise. "And you are wrong, Naraku, for my friends are always with me. As long as I have my memories with them in my heart, they will live in me."

Naraku took a step back, his eyes narrowing. "Then you shall die by my hands" he said. As he jumped up and let youkais come out from his fur coat. Kagome quickly blocked each youkai that tried to attack her, each of them turning to dust as they touched her staff.

Seeing that he had no other way but to escape, Naraku let out his miasma, but before he could do so, Kagome had surrounded him with purple energy. He could see the taiyoukai's eyes widen very little, as he watched them.

Then, Kagome was up above the air and was about to land on the ground, when her energy floater appeared right below her feets. She could see Naraku trapped in her energy, with his miasma covering him. Closing her eyes, Kagome decided that she must end his life, this time without regret. She won't do this for herself but for her friends. On the top of her staff appeared a energy ball, small enough to be held by her palms. She took it in her hands, as she looked over her shoulder and down at Sesshoumaru. A sad smile cross her face, knowing that after this blow she will only have a few hours or days to be with her friends, and then she will have to leave.

Nodding to him, Kagome let the energy that surrounded Naraku's form disappear as she watched the evil hanyou try to run away, but before he was able to do that, Kagome had struck the final blow, leaving only a half alive Naraku dropped to the floor.

"B...bitch." She heard Naraku said. "You will always be alone." His final words got to her, as Kagome's energy floater disappeared, letting Kagome fall to the ground, her knees hitting the hard ground harshly, as Kagome let go of her staff and covered her face. It still hurt, knowing that those words are the truth.

Sesshoumaru was left in a trance. He never believed that the miko was so strong, yet she was...though she could appear so weak, as she did now. She kneeled on the ground a few meters away from him, her face was covered by her hands, her long hair surrounding her like a clothing. And as he stood there and try not to feel sorry for her, he couldn't help but feel the need to comfort her. For he knew that she had just sealed her fate.

Unable to stop her from crying, Sesshoumaru looked over at Naraku's dead form. It was only a simple battle, but he could tell that Naraku's life has finally ended. Then, as Sesshoumaru tear his eyes away from her form his face turning to the side, he tried his best to not ran to the broken miko and help her. Though as seconds past, he thought he could hear a buzzing sound. Looking everywhere, except at the sorrowed miko, he looked over at Naraku's dead body once again. His eyes widened, as he saw deadly poisonous creatures come out of Naraku's lips.

Quickly knowing where the creatures might go to next, Sesshoumaru brought his eyes back to the miko, who was now surrounded by the disgusting creatures. She didn't even make a sound, as they sting her, letting the poison sink in her body. Using his youkai speed, Sesshoumaru was instantly beside Kagome who had fainted from the poisoned that was just entered in her body.

He should have been watching. But he couldn't bear to watch the miko cry, but now, as he looked down at her sleeping form, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her. She had done so much for others, and without even thinking of the consequences, Sesshoumaru gently turned her head to the side as he leaned down, pulled down a bit of her robes down and buried his fangs on her collar bone.

He quickly started to suck the poison out, as he tasted her blood laced with the poison. After a few seconds, he could feel her form tense, as she felt the poison leaving her body. Sesshoumaru took his fangs away, as he spitted out the poisoned blood from his mouth and looked down at Kagome's sleeping face. Tears he had not seen her shed was clearly on her face and without any thought, his free hand moved to her face, wiping them away. "Live" he whispered, his voice probably for the first time in a long time, held the emotion of sadness.

Then, as he lifted up Kagome's body bridal style and he stood up, he heard the sound of someone landing behind him. "Sesshoumaru, you defeated Naraku" He heard one of Naraku's offspring said, behind him. Turning around, Sesshoumaru still held his emotionless face. He wasn't going to take credit for something that was not done by him. Lifting his gaze away from the miko in his arms to the wind demoness"The one responsible for Naraku's death is not I, but the human I now carry, Kagome."

The wind demoness was shocked. Not only did the taiyoukai carry the human in his arms, but she could tell that he...he had marked her! That was not all her dreams of Naraku being defeated and her having her freedom was not done by the one she had expected, but by the one she thought was weak. Though, as Kagura stared at the miko, she could see that she had changed, her appearance being much more...beautiful.

It was not something to lie about for everyone could see it, and after all if what Sesshoumaru had said was of true, then she should give the miko some credits. "Tell her that I wish her well, for she is the caused of my freedom." Kagura walked towards the dead evil hanyou's body and got the shards. "Here, tell the miko I give this as thanks." She threw the shard towards Sesshoumaru, who caught it with no problem.

With that, Sesshoumaru saw the wind demoness nod and fly away. Sesshoumaru turned around as he let his youkai cloud appear beneath his feets. But before being able to completely fly off with the miko, he heard the wolf youkai regain his strength, and had probably seen the scene when he had marked the miko as his own. Sesshoumaru stopped as he locked eyes with the wolf youkai.

"Do you realize what you did" Kouga asked, his voice harsh.

Without changing his facial expression"Yes, I do."

"What are you going to do to her? How are you going to explain it to her" the taiyoukai heard the wolf youkai asked. It was obvious to the taiyoukai that the wolf youkai knew of why he did it, Sesshoumaru guessed that the wolf youkai was just concern.

"Tell her the truth, and I will make some arrangements." In these things, the question never started with neither how or what, the questions would usually start with 'why'. For as Sesshoumaru thought now, he didn't know exactly i Why /i he saved her life, without even thinking of his freedom? All he knew is that, at that moment, he didn't think of the consequences and it got him to this deep trouble. But as he flew away, leaving the wolf, he looked down at her face and he couldn't help but think, he did it because somehow she had manage to gain his trust and most likely his true friendship.

"Fucking tree branches. Fuck this! Dammit, Kagome! Where the hell are you" Inuyasha yelled out loud, as he ran through the forest. She had been out way too long for his taste and he felt a stab of knife come through him as if she was in danger. And the worse thing was he couldn't follow her scent, for she had flown. The only real traced he knew of is, that she has went towards Sesshoumaru's lands direction.

Sesshoumaru stared at the sleeping form of the miko, while he sat on his futon. Well, this wasn't very good as he now thinks about it. For he, Lord Sesshoumaru had just taken a mate. How was he to explain it to her? The words from his elders were indeed true, 'it is easier to make problem than to solve it'. But he didn't think before he did this and that is what surprised him - he didn't think. All he knew at that time is that he wanted to save her life.

It had been a whole day since she and he have arrived in the castle and yet she sleeps. He have send Kai to tell his hanyou brother of the incident and to get her stuff, missing to tell him the information that he, Sesshoumaru, now has a mate.

Looking down at what is on the palm of his hand, Sesshoumaru then lifted his gaze up to look at the miko on the bed and saw that the shards of the Shikon no Tama, was still around her neck, but now with this in his hands and that around her neck, he knew that it was now complete.

So now, he was more like his father taking a human for a mate and he hated it and wanted to resent the miko for not taking care of herself better. But he couldn't resent her, for it was not her fault that he decided to take her as his mate. How was he supposed to get out of this situation? He has heard that there was once a miko who could take the mark off.

He could still remember and why is that? Because his own father had needed this Miko's assistance, for his father had asked the miko to remove the mark that his mother had given his father. He believes her name to be Rishisena, but she has not been seen in a very, very long time. So his chances of finding her were close to nothing.

Though, he knew that he does not have to remain with only one mate, that as Lord of The West, he has the privilege of having as much mates as he wanted. The only real reason was, he didn't want to be like that. For him, to disgrace you with so many mates is nothing but dishonour, even his father didn't do such a thing, his father only had one mate, after the first died. So that was completely out of the question.

The only way now is for her to die. She is after all is only human, so as long as she does not inflict any mark on him, he could wait for her human years to rot and soon die, and then that is when he again would have the freedom of choosing another mate. But as long as she lived, he must control his youkai instinct and not claim her when she is in heat. He could not let the chances go past by as she get pregnant only to let another disgraceful hanyou be born in this world. No, he would never be like his father before him.

And again, he found a single benefit in this, she will not be able to be with any other male, most likely youkai males, resulting that she cannot create hanyous with other males, as long as she is his.

After a long thought about all that was to happen, Sesshoumaru could sense that she is gaining her consciousness. He watched, as her dark eyelashes move to reveal him sapphire orbs with a tinge of purple.

She then tried to sit up using her elbows to lean on. Her eyes started to clear as she looked around while her eyes twitched slightly. Then as she got herself in a comfortable position, Kagome felt a sudden pain on her left collarbone, looking down at it; she could see that someone had bitten her. 'That would leave a mark,' she thought as she sighed, she hated scars.

Seeing her reactions to his mark, he did not know if she knew what the mark meant or if she did not. But as he watched her lift the blankets up, he realized that she didn't, for she would have been much more shock or surprise.

"Sesshoumaru, where did I get this from" Kagome asked, as she got up and then collapse to the floor, as her legs fail her. "Ehh... I can't believe my stupid legs won't work." She could see his calm face, as he stood up grabbed her hand and lifted her up, trying to make her stand up. "Uhhh...thanks" She said, unsure. After a few seconds, Kagome was finally able to stand up by herself, as she looked up at Sesshoumaru's stoic face.

"Miko, your bags are over there, you may changed, then afterwards you will accompany this Sesshoumaru at dinner." With that, she watched as Sesshoumaru walked off, his dominant arrogance never leaving him. Kagome just sighed, she wonder what happened, for all she could remember was being cover by flying creatures and feeling weak, before defeating Naraku.

And as she looked down at her left collarbone, she could see that something or someone had bitten her, she doubted to be Sesshoumaru or was it Naraku? But why in the world would Naraku bite her when he is dead, isn't he? Or did Sesshoumaru save her life?

But even as she thought of these questions, as she thought of the evil hanyou Naraku, she instantly remembered his last words. Trying her best not to think too much of it now, Kagome went straight to her bag, soon taking out another beautiful Time Miko clothing. This one was just as beautiful but it was colour dark navy blue and light navy blue colour for the top. It was almost like the night sky.

The day was going fine, but she couldn't help but feel a little worn out. Maybe it was the fight with Naraku. Trying her best to stay focus, Kagome walked around the castle. It has only been a few hours had passed. She had her bath and now walked around the castle and from what she could tell, dinner is soon to be arriving.

After a few minutes, the servant had found her and lead her to the dinner place. She was greeted with Rin who quickly ran up to her and give her a very welcoming hug. But when Kagome was just about to sit next to Rin, she was told that she must sit next to the Lord. Not really wanting to start a dilemma, Kagome just did what she was told, though she still found it annoying, for only after a few days or hours, she would not be here.

Sadness threatened to take over, as she thought about it, so Kagome just quickly kicked the thought away from her mind. Then lifting her gaze up, she found the taiyoukai's intense gaze on her form, which made her want to run away. Maybe she was stronger than him, but she couldn't help but feel a little scared of him, because after all he was more like burning holes through her with his eyes.

He was surprised to find Kagome properly dressed and behaving properly. But he could still feel her tense under his stares, which he could see, make her squirm. She was now his mate and as he thought about it, how was he supposed to explain this? For she did not even know of the 'scar' that was now on her body? He guessed he would have to explain it to her later after dinner.

As Kagome looked around the room, she could see bright beautiful decorations and soft futons beside the one she now sat on. This wasn't as awkward as she thought it would be, at least she was sitting comfortably, right? But what is it that Sesshoumaru dragged her here for? What is that made him want to have a conversation with a 'human' no less? Seeing that she will find out soon, Kagome just tried her best to relax.

"Miko" said Sesshoumaru"I am well aware that you do not know of the reason why you sit before me." He said, as he let his eyes travel around her body, which sat in front of him.

Kagome wanted to flinch when he called her 'miko', for she knew what she was. Miko is what she is, while Kagome is who she is.

"Tell me of what you remember."

Looking down"After I defeated Naraku. I remember...Naraku dead and creatures stinging me...then I collapsed." She said her voice held confusedness.

He sighed a hardly detectable sigh. What he had thought was true after all; she did not remember of what happened after, which made this situation much more complicated to explain. "To explain this situation to a much simple level, you have become this Sesshoumaru's mate, for when you 'collapsed' this Sesshoumaru was left to mark you as mine in order to take the poison out of your body so to save your life. The mark" he let his eyes wonder to her collarbone, which was hidden by her clothes. "In youkai society, gives the knowledge to other youkais or males that you are now this Sesshoumaru's mate." He watched, as her eyes widened and then held the looked of disturbance.

This was strange turn of events, for not only had she actually been save by Sesshoumaru, now she had a mate. Maybe life wanted her to suffer. For she could only just imagine what Sesshoumaru could mean by the word 'mate', yes, she could. He would torture her everyday, making her life horrible by each passing second. For he did not love her, and she knew that she definitely did not have any of that sort of feelings towards Sesshoumaru. Wasn't she helping Sesshoumaru find a mate? Not her become one? Yes, it was true life hated her guts.

And the worst thing was...she could now live forever. So instead of suffering until the end of her life, it was more like suffering forever. For she still knew of the information that she could now live forever. And she did not even love him. But didn't she remember Rishi saying something about how love is not the emotion Time Miko's should go across? For they have to leave... yes, she had to leave this place soon and that would mean that she will eventually have to leave Sesshoumaru, for as her power grew, she could feel her time here shortening. At least she wasn't going to be damn with Sesshoumaru forever, right?

But the fact was...she was going to be alone. "I understand" replied Kagome, as she let her head dropped down. There was simply no point in panicking about the current situation, for as long as she leaves this place, everyone including Sesshoumaru will have a happy life.

Hearing the two words simply come out of her lips, Sesshoumaru was in a stage of mystification. Wasn't she much more...astonish by the current situation? But he guessed that she didn't care. "As being the Lord of the West, I do have the privilege of taking other mates, but I do not want to dishonour myself so."

"Just take another mate." Kagome insisted boringly, knowing that he will anyway. "This thing stays on me forever, doesn't it" Kagome asked her voice slightly confuse.

"The mark does stay forever, but with your human life, you will eventually die after 20 or 30 years. After your death, I will once again have the right to take a new mate." he said calmly, too calmly for Kagome's ears. For the information he held was of no truth. For one is that, she will never die unless she gets killed or gives up, which she doubts will happen that fast.

Getting a stupid game in her head, Kagome let herself grin. "Lord Sesshoumaru..." She tried her best to sound as normal as she could of course, not wanting to ruin her plan. She watched as he looked at her with bored eyes. "Can I addressed you as i my mate /i " She asked, knowing that that simple question will annoy the hell out of the taiyoukai. She watched as he gave her a flat 'no'. Puting playfully"I see, I have never told you of my trainer"

"I do not know of your 'trainer'."

"Well, she's a Time Miko and very nice, but you see, she has been a longer Time Miko than me and she knows a lot of things. Like how long a Time Mio lives." She could see that she had gotten Sesshoumaru's attention. "She also knows that Time Miko's after reaching the age of let say...18, will not age." She watched as he narrowed his eyes"Nor will they die, unless they are killed...to the point, I am immortal. Human, but immortal."

Letting that piece of information sink to his head, he inhaled her scent very much this time, trying to find if what she says is true. And as he breathe out, he was stuck with the fact that what she had just said is true, for her scent had no lies and her scent had the scent of an immortal. Full blooded inu youkais age 1 every 100 years, depends on how powerful they are, sometimes they age sooner. How could he not have her as his life mate now?

He should have paid more attention to her scent, instead of trying to block it. It was just that her scent was so intoxicating that he didn't want to soon need it by smelling her too much, that is when he missed the fact that she held the scent of an immortal.

She could tell by the way his face was serious that he was thinking very deep indeed. Though, as the smile left her face, she knew that she shouldn't play games with him any longer. For she knew that she could not stay here. She will have to leave him, as well. "Don't worry" she whispered, her voice sad. "Being what I am, I cannot stay here. You heard Naraku; even he knew of the consequences, he knew that after I kill him I would eventually have to leave. That is why he acted so fearless though her knew that I am stronger, for he believed that I will not destroy him, but I did."

Now that he thought about it, her words were true, for he did hear Naraku say those words; he guessed that he had just forgotten them. Then as Kagome stood up to leave"The wind demoness had given this to me, to give this to you as her thanks." He said, as he held out the shards that Kagura has given him.

Kagome smiled, took them while giving a silent 'thank you', then left the room.

Walking towards, Sesshoumaru sat on his bed, as he laid his head down on the soft pillow and went to sleep. He had been watching the miko too much...

-Dreaming-

"Lord Sesshoumaru..." Snapping his eyes opened, he found himself sitting on a thick cloud. He started to look around, as he could see that he was in the sky filled with clouds, and he was sitting on one of them. Then, his eyes dropped to the person who owned the voice sweet voice.

"This is strange, I was being trained by Rishi, but she just disappeared and you appeared." Kagome said, as she looked around and then set her eyes on Sesshoumaru again. "I don't get it." She said as she let her whole body fall on the cloud, tearing her eyes away from him. "I told her about the incident and the weird thing is...she said she doesn't know anything, but I felt as if she does, you know? Oh and she warned me that I will be summoned to another time tomorrow on the sun set." She said.

Hearing her words"Hn, you will leave." He said, his voice calm.

He watched as she sat up, her face having a smile on it. "Good news for you, isn't it" He watched as she stood up and jumped up while a cloud appeared right beneath her feets, which made her bounce her up, then she landed softly on the cloud again, this time not bouncing, as she locked her eyes with his. "Can you keep a secret" He heard her asked, her face having a smile he just nodded. "Ok... The real truth is I don't want to leave, I want to stay" she turned her face away from him, as more clouds appeared around them. "And no, I don't want to stay to torment you, I want to stay because...because I know I am going to miss everyone."

When the words everyone escaped her lips, Sesshoumaru watched as each of the clouds turned to make shapes of faces. "My family, my friends and to tell you this, even you." He was taken back by her confession, but why shouldn't she miss him? He did save her life, right? But still he couldn't help but ask really why.

"Why would you miss them" He asked, but his question should have really been, 'why would you miss me?'

"They say..." The cloud she sat on flew up as all the other clouds disappear and her back now faced him. "You always miss the ones you tressure."

"The hanyou"

He heard her sigh. "It was not meant to be." Then he watched as she turned around, her hair waving around her. "Love is not an emotion Time Miko's are meant to go across, so it is better this way."

Then, as he heard her say those words, he realized, did he mistake her"Your love for the hanyou, you did not take him back" He asked, this time letting his curiosity get the better of him. He watched her give him curious look, simply telling him that she was not with the hanyou.

Her eyes lowered, as he watched her shook her head. "No, I cannot take him back. Not after what I have said to you and not after what I have went through. I needed him to be my friend, I told him that. Anyway, it is obvious that his love for me is something not quite right. He said, he loves me because he needs me." She watched, as the taiyoukai didn't respond, simply telling her he didn't get it. "If I told you that I love this cloth because I need this cloth, I wouldn't love this cloth if I don't need it. Inuyasha, he wouldn't love me if he didn't need me, and I know he doesn't need me, so does he really love me"

He nodded, telling her that he did get it. Though he didn't know much about love, he also knew that the hanyou was stupid for saying those words.

"Could you do me a favour, Lord Sesshoumaru" He nodded, knowing that he did mistake her. "Please, tell Inuyasha of what has happened." He just nodded. "Thank you." She smiled, as she patted the soft clouds.

"And to tell you the truth, Sesshoumaru. Maybe I need Inuyasha's friendship, but I think I would also love to have yours." He heard her say, which made him froze. "I don't know of what I did wrong, or what I have said, but please, don't block me out, I promised I wouldn't take anything from you, but I just wanted to be your friend."

It was normal for him to block everyone out, but he knew that he should at least allow her his friendship, for unlike others, she had gained his trust. And to him, she was worth more than any human could ever be. For to him, she was the first human to ever get this far. "You have my friendship, Kagome" he said, as he saw her eyes turned and gave him a beautiful smile, a smile that he hasn't seen for a long time.

He wouldn't admit it to others but himself; it was beneath him to lie. She is beautiful.

But as he thought about it, will he ever see her again? After she leaves? Will he ever see the smile he had just received? Will he ever smell her scent? The truth was...he didn't know. And he felt as if something inside him was burning, the part of him that had realized this end. They had become friends, but is this how it will end, because she has to leave? But if she didn't he wouldn't be free.

-End Of Dream-

His eyes opened, as he saw the sunlight shining on his face.

As soon as Kagome walked up, she realized that she had to be preparing, for she only had a few hours left, before she would leave this place. Talking with Sesshoumaru in her dream and admitting to him what she wanted, made her feel better. It was always easier to talk in dreams than in real life. But now, she knew that she had to prepare.

After hours of preparing, Kagome smiled at her bag. It was heavily packed with all of her stuff. And everything in it was clean. Though, she wished that she will see her family one last time, but Kagome tried not to think about it. She just didn't. For when she leaves this place, she wanted to leave with a happy heart. For she knows that she did the right thing. She must leave them and be what she is.

Though, she still had two or more than one-hour left, so why not search the library? It was definitely better than standing around doing nothing. Her friends, she still hasn't seen any of them, but she knew that maybe...they won't be able to make it.

Trying her best again to not be sad, Kagome slid the door open, as she peak around. "Yes" she whispered, no one was in here. Stepping fully in, Kagome shut the door behind her, and stared to look through the books. She was able to find a lot, more books she liked than in the modern world. But she knew she didn't have any time in reading storybooks, Kagome looked for poetry.

Then she found a book called"Loneliness And Happiness". Thinking that it must have something interesting in it, Kagome flicked open the book. She could see some dust on it, and could tell that it has not been open for a long, long time. Sometimes she liked to make poetries, and some of them became like songs. Then as she read through it, she found one that she particularly liked.

Just wealth enough to give and spare,
Just health enough to banish care,
Just friends enough sincere and true,
What more I want?
What more want you?

A little explained,
A little endures,
A little forgiven,
And the quarrel is cured.

It was a very good one in her opinion and it made some sense.

Have you had a disappointment?
Been feeling extra sad?
Does it seem as if the good things
Have a way of turning bad?
Then take some consolation

In the message written here;
For after troubled patches
Comes a time of special cheer.
The scales are always moving,
Sometimes up and sometimes down.
This morning's smiles will cancel out
Yesterday's dark frown.

It was true, and then as Kagome thought for a few seconds, she realized that she wanted to do something. Closing the book, Kagome decided that she wanted to create a poem for her friends. Yes, it was a gift and it didn't have to be long. And if she wanted to leave this place with a smile upon her face, then she will just have to create a happy poem.

He watched as she wrote intensely on the piece of paper, not even noticing his sudden arrival. Thinking that he will watched her for now, but soon her saw her stretch her back and smiled at the piece of paper. Then as he saw her start to re read it again, he had decided that he wanted her to know of his presence. "Kagome" he said, as she jumped a little and turned around to se him standing.

"What is it" She asked, her voice confused.

"The hanyou and your friends are waiting outside. Jaken has told them of what is to happen." He watched as she nodded and held out a piece of paper before him. "What's this"

"A poem I wrote, for my friends, including you."

He took the piece of paper as he read through it.

Not what you get, but what you give,
Not what you say, but how you live,
Giving the world the love it needs,
Living the life of noble deeds.

Not whence you come, but whither bound,
Not what you have, but whether found,
Strong in the right, the good, the true,
These are the things worthwhile to you.

It was to say the least...not what he expected. Giving her a nod, he gave the paper back. Then, as she took it in her hands, she thought she felt some kind of power. But she must have been imagining things. "Well, I guess I have to take my travel."

As Kagome and Sesshoumaru walked outside the castle, Kagome could see the apparent frown on Inuyasha's face. She must admit, she still thinks of him as adorable. She could see Sango holding onto Shippou, so Shippou won't run away, but it seems to Kagome that Sango's grip wasn't enough. For Shippou tackled Kagome with a hug, small tears falling on Kagome's dress as she tried her best not to spill any.

"Mamma" Shippou said as he buried his face on her chest. "You said that you will never leave, but how come you are now" She heard him asked. How was she supposed to not spill any tears when her eyes threatened to do so?

Letting herself hugged the little kitsune back Kagome's closed her eyes, as she suppressed the tears.

It had nearly been like a whole hour. She had explain to them everything and she also gave Inuyasha the whole Shikon no Tama. She was able to complete it with the pieces that Kagura had given her. She wasn't going to need it, so why not give it the hanyou? And for some reason, she knew that he wouldn't do anything stupid.

She told them the truth, but while also giving them hope, for she had some in her heart. She ended up saying. "I promised, I will do my hardest to come back. Please, don't ever forget me." It was the end of her time here. But a new beginning was going for her. A new beginning of her life. She may come back once, but until then. Her life must restart. She gave a copy of the poem to her friends.

Giving her smile, Kagome could feel her miko power start to rise, as she said. "Goodbye." She could see purple light start to surround her. Then she looked towards Sesshoumaru, who leaned against some tree while standing, he seemed to be confused. Then as she was about to give him a smile, she felt her mark ached. Lifting her hand up to touched her mark; Kagome felt the purple light engulf her as her eyes closed.

Sesshoumaru had been watching the goodbye scene from afar and he must admit, he didn't feel as happy as he should be to get rid of the miko, instead he felt strangely disappointed, but he quickly, mentally kicked that away. But as he leaned against the tree, he could feel pain and this pain was very painful indeed. It was physical pain coming from inside his body. He looked at the miko, as he saw her glanced at him and was just about to smile at him, when he saw both him and Kagome surrounded by purple light, as he closed his eyes.

As Inuyasha watched the woman he love go, he could feel his heart being torn to pieces. Why did it have to happen now? But though, he knew that he shouldn't lose hope, for Kagome hasn't. He heard her words. She promised that she will try her best to come back, so he will believe her words and he will count up to it. Inu hanyou's age 1 per 50 years. So he still had time by his side. For now...

Shippou was now crying out in pain. His mother-to-be left him. But then she said she would come back. He will never forget her. He will wait for her return...

Sango did nothing to stop the tears from falling down the side of her face. She will keep her promised to her and live on. She will marry Miroku and wait until the day she arrives again with her beautiful stories. "I believe in you." She whispered, because it was true, after all her time with people, Kagome was probably one of the first people that she started to believe in. For many had betrayed her, yet, Kagome had never betrayed her. Kagome was the person that made her trust people again with all her heart. So she will believe...

Miroku smiled up at the sky. Why did he respect her? Most would think it is because it is part of lecherous act as a lecherous monk, but the truth was...it wasn't. He respected her for real. For when they first met, she would always looked up to him but what she didn't know is that he also looked up to her. For instead of him teaching her, it was her teaching him. She had showed him true kindness, true friendship and most of all she had led him to his true love, Sango. And she had also been the cause of his now gone curse. Maybe for now, she was gone, but she never broke her promises, she will return...

Kai had been watching the scene outside; he saw the cries of the group when she left. He knew that Sesshoumaru marked her, even if his Lord did not bother to tell him. And now, as Sesshoumaru had just witnessed, Sesshoumaru has left with her. So who will be taking care of Sesshoumaru's lands? As much as he didn't want to, he knew that he must be the one to do it...with Jaken. He was after all the best General of Sesshoumaru, and the strange bit is because Sesshoumaru had just given him that title today.

His love for her will never end, and will continue. But at least he knew one thing; she was not alone in her journey, though she is with the infamous taiyoukai instead. Her story in the feudal Era ends, but he knew that Kagome would start again.

Jaken was left to his thoughts, he knew who will take care of the Western Land for now. His master was gone, with the miko. He wanted to believe that she wasn't lying about returning, because he knew that she is different from most humans, maybe even a human that he will like. He will never say it out loud but he will missed her and his master - definitely his master. For now... His job is to take care of the human child Rin and he will, for he did not want his master killing him when he returns.

Rin cried the way Shippou did. She loved Kagome and Sesshoumaru... Now both of her mother and father were gone, but she knows they will return. Trying her best to be brave, she stood up and wiped her tears away from her face. She looked up to see the sun shining on her face... She stared at the clouds that Kagome loved to stare at. She then heard Kagome whispered. "I will come back Rin...with Sesshoumaru." Rin saw and felt a warm purple light surrounded her.

"Yes... Momma! I believe you" Rin screamed.

Everyone saw the purple light, it was Kagome's they all knew that. They looked up the clouds, with their grieves, sorrow, hope, trust and love... They will survive, and wait for her return. They will survive for her. As everyone stared up at the clouds tainted by a purple light. They all heard her voice whispering the words of her poem.

Not what you get, but what you give,
Not what you say, but how you live,
Giving the world the love it needs,
Living the life of noble deeds.

Not whence you come, but whither bound,
Not what you have, but whether found,
Strong in the right, the good, the true,
These are the things worthwhile to you.
Indeed... With the new found knowledge they will survive...

END OF CHAPTER 12 -END OF PART ONE: Three Memories

Demon Tenshi: So...what do you think of the ending? Well, this isn't actually the ending. -.- I think I will die if I made this the ending, for I am not really in it for these types of ending, you know? This is just the ending of Part one. So it is more like a beginning, you know?

The second part is called, Three Memories: Time Miko's Journey! Well, don't you think that the title is a pretty good summary? (-)

So has anyone seen the signs of love forming between Sesshoumaru and Kagome-Winks- I don't know if they are much, but I know I did add some here and there.

Well, I have to go… I mean, I should get started on my homework and all that.