Chapter Eleven

By: Mirei

Her arm was the cause of her wake. Not only had she broken it but she foolishly decided not to go to the hospital. Most times her wounds would heal themselves. But this time she needed assistance in her injury. But then she also had class to get to. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. She found that she couldn't move her left arm, which happened to be the one she wrote with. Getting up from her bed, she headed for the door. She had hoped that no one would be there but Inuyasha and Akina were both sitting on the couch drinking coffee and talking casually to each another. The both looked up at her and instantly a tension filled the air. But both see their friend in pain rushed to her.

"I know that we haven't been on the best terms Akina but I need your help. I definitely broke my arm and I can't change my clothes with one hand." She gave Akina a nervous smile. Akina's face brightened up and she grabbed Kagome's right hand and pulled her into her room. Akina's room was much brighter. The colors of her wall reflected that of the horizon when the sun rose over the mountains. She had many pictures hung on her wall of all the friends she's had throughout her life and even a few of the boys she dated. She went to her closet and grabbed a tank top. Kagome would have protested but it had a picture of a sword on the front. Akina helped her remove her blouse and then screamed. Her eyes not only noticed the size of Kagome's chest but the scar just above. Kagome brought her good hand up and closed her blouse when hearing the door open.

"What in the hell was that?" Inuyasha demanded looking at both girls. Akina was backed up against her closet door looking at Kagome with shock. The two brothers looked from Akina to Kagome who was clinching onto her shirt and blushing at the same time.

"Akina it wasn't that big of a shock was it?" Kagome managed to say. The only response from Akina was a slow nod. Kagome rolled her eyes and attempted to button up her shirt with one hand.

"Kagome wow I never knew." Kagome rolled her eyes giving up on her shirt.

"Yeah well make sure you spread it around, I'm sure Miroku would love to grope me more than usual. Now will you please help me get this thing off." She snapped. Akina looked over at Sesshomaru and Inuyasha who still stood at the door.

"Could you two please leave the room? I don't think Kagome would like you to see her Godzilla chest." She went over and closed the door on them.

Kagome stepped out from Akina's room ten minutes later wearing a tank top and a pair of jeans. Akina also braided her hair so that it wouldn't be in the way. Kagome went to her room and grabbed her small yellow backpack and headed for the door. Unfortunately she was stopped by Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. She tried to go around them but they blocked her.

"Where do you think you're going?" Inuyasha asked.

"Ah class." She gave him a look that said 'Duh'.

"Oh no you aren't. I'm taking you to the hospital." He said with a serious look in his eyes. She turned to Sesshomaru but found that he fully agreed with Inuyasha.

"But I'm fine and besides I got worse injuries before this one and I always healed on my own." She tried yet again to get past them but they wouldn't allow her to pass.

"I'm going to take you and that's final."

"And when did you become my father?"

"As your friend I have every right to ensure your health."

"Right, and when did this come about? You are a big jerk whom I can't stand to look at." She was about to push past him when he lifted her up bridal style. "Put me down now Inuyasha!" She started thrashing around but found that he wouldn't let her go.

"Higurashi you will go to the hospital and you will have that arm looked at." Sesshomaru said helping Inuyasha to control her.

"Why should I? I don't need either of you to look out for me. I can take care of myself." She pushed them both away and left the door. They found her leaning against the wall outside the dorm room.

"So are you going to go quietly or do I have to drag you kicking and screaming?" Inuyasha asked.

"Don't think you've won this Inuyasha." She gave both brothers a glare and then allowed Inuyasha to pull her toward the parking lot. She glanced over her shoulder to see Sesshomaru watch them leave. "Bye honey, I'll see you later." She called over to him which cause him to sweat drop. She giggled and then turned her attention back to Inuyasha. He let go over her once they were outside. He explained that he had visited his parents and picked up his car. He helped her into the passenger side and then climbed into the driver's seat. Kagome looked out the window as they drove in silence. Damn it! Why did I have to get stuck with him? I just wanted to go to my one class and then I would have gone on my own. But no these idiot brothers think they know everything! She huffed which caught Inuyasha's attention.

Crap I know I have to talk to her but this is hard. I can do this. He told himself gripping the steering wheel.

"Kagome." He started. She looked up suddenly realizing that he was there. "Look I'm really sorry for what I said to you. I don't think you're ugly I just got mad. I actually think you're attractive. But I really like your cousin and I'd like to at least take her out on one date."

"But Inuyasha you don't know what she's like. I know it isn't my place to tell you how to live but I know how she is. I had many guy friends who liked her and the were crushed. Now they all live far away and don't call or visit me anymore. I don't want her to chase you away too. I never told Sesshomaru about the friends I've lost. Jin never liked her and I'm thankful that he's gay."

"He's gay?"

"Well I'm not sure. But I still don't want you to go out with her."

"Too bad, I'm grown and able to make my own decisions besides what's the worst that could happen?"

"Just about anything." She muttered.

"So does Sesshomaru know that Jin is gay?" He asked changing the subject.

"No, and Jin might not be gay anymore. I know that you and Sesshomaru were following us."

"I kind of figured you did. So what happened anyway? I barely heard a thing."

"Jin confessed that he cares for me as more than a friend. Then last night he told me he loved me as if it were something he said all the time."

"And this bothers you?"

"Yes it does. He's a dear friend to me and I don't want to hurt him. I can't return his love."

"Why not?"

"Because...I just can't." He sensed her discomfort and knew the answer.

"Is it because you love my bro?"

"Who said that I loved him?"

"It's obvious that you do. Then there was that little smooch on the couch last night."

"That was an accident." Her face turned a bright pink.

"That was no accident and my brother knows it. From the way it looked he kissed you first, but then I could be wrong. Why don't you just tell him you like him?"

"Because I don't!" She glared at him in anger.

"Oh come on Kagome you are a horrible liar."

"Well I'm not lying. Besides he doesn't like me in that way. He's just a friend and I'd like to keep it that way."

"Why? When you're around him it seems as though you are happy. I just have to say that it surprises me that you'd find his company at all pleasing. He's so bland and stiff."

"No he isn't and the reason I enjoy his company so much is because he's so much like me. He isn't all that bad Inuyasha and you know it."

"Yeah well don't go telling him that, we don't own any needles to deflate his ego."

"I don't think I'd ever tell him that in all my life I've never had a friend who's meant more to me than anything. Well there was Yuri..." She bowed her head while trying to control her tears. She hadn't really ever said this out loud but she meant it. It was a feeling that she'd always known and it pained her to think that one day he'd be out of her life.

"I never thought that someone would care that much for him. Why do you anyways?"

"Why does it matter?"

"It doesn't I guess I was just curious that's all. You know you're a pretty feisty girl. That must be why he likes ya." He gave her a wink. A very flustered Kagome glared and went back to admiring the outside world from her small window. She remembered then why she was in the car, he was taking her to the hospital. She loudly groaned and leaned her head on the window.

Sesshomaru lounged on the couch while flipping through one of the journals. He had gone back to the storage at his parent's home and took out his father's old journals. One of them he'd never really noticed or read. He only read his father's since it seemed appropriate at the time. He realized that each member of their group must have kept one. It was mentioned in one of Kagome's journals that the time traveling woman had suggested they document their travels. He opened to a page in his own journal labeled 'Sesshomaru'.

I find myself on the brink of confusion. Never has such a woman pledged me. I've appealed to many demon woman before and had my fill too. But this human woman is nothing like the woman I've known. At moments she is weak and defenseless and at moments that really count she shows her true self. Her strong soul leaps from her body and defies all. I, Sesshomaru find it to be an attracting quality. But if these words were to ever leave my pages I'd be shamed. She can be a nuisance most times and always defiant. Her whole persona can't be defined and yet I do see what kind of woman she is. Her soul is pure and I don't believe she has a mean bone in her body, well not on purpose anyway. My brother angers her and then breaks her spirit. Soon we shall see how long she'll last before she completely falls apart. She needs to realize that he isn't worth any of the time or effort she puts in. His heart has always belonged to the dead priestess Kikyo.

This girl Kagome Higurashi, that is what I believe her name is, she speaks to each member of this group as if they were the center of her attention. There is her fiery temper that flares like the stars at night. I've had much time to observe her. As long as I can avoid speaking to her I should be fine. She seems to understand that I'd rather throw myself into battle with Naraku than sit here with her group, but then the only thing that can defeat him is a strong group. Each member of this group contributes their own ability which defeated even I, Sesshomaru. This is the reason for my journey, my young ward requested that we seek out my idiot brother and his band of travelers. She has grown into a respectable young woman with a sharp mind. She knows the ways in which I conducted business in my lands and knows when something has become much larger than I can comprehend or handle. We ventured from our home toward the group who were gathered at the elderly woman's home.

I didn't mind the woman but she seemed to know something about me. She often gave me a look that told me she could read my mind and soul. The young kit, Shippo, clings to the young priestess as a child would a mother. The demon slayer and monk are constantly butting heads, it is more of the demon slayer though. She holds nothing but love for him but he seems to run from this. It must be due to the curse upon his hand; it is understandable that he wouldn't commit to a woman if he were to be consumed by his curse. If the demon slayer could understand this she could heal her heart now instead of mourning his death twice as much later. Then there is the triangle between the young priestess, the dead priestess and my brother. It is obvious to only myself and the monk that Kikyo doesn't love Inuyasha, and though he may not realize this Kagome cares for him. He must realize it but then he might just be ignoring this fact.

I should really write of the current events but find the dramatic scenes that play before me much more interesting to read back on later. One time in particular that I found strange was about two days ago. We had found Naraku, except it was another fake. Kagome had been in a high tree and then before I realized it she was jumping off while shooting an arrow toward the fake Naraku. I was the only one closest to her and I caught her. She gave me a thankful smile. Since our ability to communicate telepathically, she explained that she knew I'd catch her. How she knew this I don't know. She was correct though. I wouldn't have allowed her to die. Why, I'm still unsure of. I did realize that her arrow and destroyed the fake Naraku, but at the same time I still held onto her tightly. She smelled of wild flowers and the rain. This smell I never knew existed on humans and I couldn't unlatch myself.

I soon realized that she was staring up at me with her hazel eyes. I quickly darted from her and went into the woods. I could see her through the trees rooted in the spot I stood just before. No other person in the group had noticed our exchange. They were discussing the events that had taken place. The dead priestess was eyeing me with mild amusement. I don't care for her much. Her scent disgusts me and turns my insides. Kagome finally closed her mouth and turned her attention to Inuyasha who started yelling at her about jumping out of trees without a thought. She yelled back stating that she knew what she was doing and could take care of herself. He gave her a 'feh' and then turned to leave. She glared at the back of his head and muttered 'sit'. Even now I can still see my idiot brother eat dirt, hm...dirt...I guess he's used to that though since his wench is nothing but dirt and old bones.

She continues to watch me from across the campfire. The flames dance in her deep pools. I raise an eyebrow and she looks away. I'm used to this odd behavior, it occurs each night and sometimes during the day. The females of her time must not realize that it is impolite to stare. But then it would seem I don't know this either. I for the most part do not mind her eyes upon me. But when she starts yelling about me in her mind forgetting I can hear; I must remind her who she is speaking of.

Sesshomaru turned the page and found another entry.

Yet again I must endure the yelling. Inuyasha has angered the young priestess. I found out today that she hates being compared to the dead priestess. It is plainly obvious that they are not the same woman. My idiot half-brother seems to be blind. The young priestess, Kagome, is a powerful woman who could destroy the dead one. She cares for each member of the group and welcomed me to their odd group without a thought. I'm sure that she still questions that decision. The dead priestess Kikyo, she has no warmth and her eyes hold nothing, they are empty. Kagome, angered with my brother stomped off toward the stream deep within the woods. I looked to the horizon and found the moon about to rise. I realized then that this was the first time she'd been here on a full moon. I must have been the only one to realize this.

She stood shadowed in the tree in front of the stream. I could barely see her but I knew it was her. Her eyes were no longer hazel but blue. She glared at me through the leaves of the tree as I approached. I folded my arms over my chest and turned my head up so that I could see her. She told me to go away and leave her alone. I didn't say a word but she seemed to realize that I wasn't going anywhere. I jumped up into the tree and sat beside her. She moved away from me and hid inside the leaves. I shouted that she was being ridiculous and she kicked me in the face. That part took me by surprise.

I couldn't sense any change in her strength and yet she was able to get me in the face and knock me out of the tree. As I lay there on the ground I saw her leap from the tree and take off into the sky. That was when I realized why she shielded herself from me. She had long wings sprouting from her back and her whole body seemed much like a demons. I've never seen a demon like this before. She glance back at me for a moment and then sped up. I followed her as far as I could but found that she was much faster in the air than on foot. I did manage to catch her but it took all night to find her and then dawn broke. I found her in an opening, she had collapsed in a field of flowers. I'm a bit surprised that she'd gone back toward camp rather than heading the same direction she was going that night.

I could smell blood but it had long since dried out. I inspected her form and found two rip marks on her back. When she woke up she jumped away from we and looked around her frantically. Then realization crept onto her face. She explained that ever since she could remember she changed on full moons. Her mother never knew this no one had. She also explained why she left the day before the full moon, it was quite obvious to me. She begged me not to tell anyone. I lifted her from the ground and took her back to the camp. I told her that I'd pretend as if it hadn't happened and she was grateful for that. She fell asleep as we made our way back to camp, where my brother was rampaging through the forests looking for her. Once we arrived I handed the sleeping form of Kagome Higurashi to my brother and then started walking along the trail we were on.

'So he knew of her transformation. She never mentioned it in any of her writing.' Sesshomaru thought to himself as he read the words over again to make sure he wasn't mistaken. 'Why had she never mentioned it?' He rubbed his temples and opened up her book.

Its become apparent that I have no purpose in this group. I do not have a skill that defends us or myself. I look around me and see each person and their gifts. I'm nothing but a shard detector. Sure I've had my fill of victories and some failures but when I look at the grand picture I find that I'm always being protected. Maybe I should just go home and stay. But then I would regret...oh I can't believe I'm admitting this...I think I'm on the brink of...well I think I might be in love with Sesshomaru. Phew I got that out. We have a connection that is understood between us and yet unspoken. I sort of like knowing that when I wake up in the morning he'll be around. His presence reminds me that I have a purpose and a mission to finish. Then there's Rin who I want to free from Naraku. She's a sweet girl with a big heart. I admire her for her qualities, that's probably why Sesshomaru cares for her so. He may never say he does but it pains him to know that she's unprotected and in harms way. I can understand that feeling, I more than once had Shippo ripped from my arms and lost. Rin where have you gone...

Sesshomaru flips a page or two.

He kissed me...I'm still in shock. I probably look like a fish with my mouth hung open. I had stormed off the other night into the woods due to Inuyasha's bantering. Well it started off as bantering and went into harsh remarks and hurtful words. I hadn't expected to run into Sesshomaru who sometimes left the group to be alone. I didn't care at that point I went on a full explanation of the events leading to my arrival. He gave me a bored look but nodded in understanding. Then I had to go and take my temper out on him. I don't know where it came from but I just felt torn between my feelings for him and his lack of feelings for me. But then as I stood before him shouting I didn't expect what happened next. He stood and growled in frustration. That part didn't scare me but as he approached me I became fearful. Not for my life or anything like that but for the closeness. I felt myself leaning against a tree as he stood before me.

He ran a clawed hand through my hair and then lifted my head up so that I was looking into his eyes. Inuyasha was the first guy I ever kissed and it was in a drastic situation. Then as if in slow motion he leaned down and kissed me. How do you describe a kiss anyway? Most would say there were fireworks but that isn't true. No but I did feel something. Like it was right and though he was the one to pull away I could see in his eyes that he thought it hadn't been a mistake. He did say that we shouldn't speak of the 'incident' as he called it. The nerve of that guy! I had never been kissed like that before, he was gentle and yet I felt as though he needed to kiss me. Wierd. Since two days ago it's been a little awkward between us and I think that the group has noticed.

I've become something of a scarlet. Well maybe not that but something to that degree right? I mean I don't have a boyfriend or 'mate' as these guys put it. In all my life I'd never guess that Sesshomaru was that guy who'd capture my heart. I always thought I'd want to date a sensitve, kind, thoughtful, and funny guy. That's what I always told myself. But then when someone like that description came along I didn't want any of that. It might have been because at the time I loved Inuyasha. My love for him has long since become stale. It's a never ending roller coaster that I'd just like to get off. Besides I'd much rather have an infatuation with Sesshomaru that forever torture myself over Inuyasha.

At least I know that I might have a chance with Sesshomaru. But then I don't know how he feels about me. He must not like me all that much, but then he does take into account my opinions and feelings when his brother doesn't. That surprises me. Like when I want to go home Sesshomaru practically drags me to the well while an angry Inuyasha follows yelling at the top of his lungs about 'letting go of his woman'. Whenever he says this I have flashbacks of Kouga. He only says this when Kikyo has left to search for souls. Sesshomaru would drop me into the well and then block off Inuyasha so that I can stay home for a much longer time. He would often send me messages while I was home. He'd tell me that he had to stand guard to prevent Inuyasha from 'fetching' me. Oops a dog joke. I must look like a maniac laughing like this. Well now everyone is staring at me, it's official.

Sesshomaru heard the door open and saw Kagome and Inuyasha enter the living room. Kagome came over and sat down next to him.

"Are you sure it's wise for you two to sit next to each other?" Inuyasha asked.

"Shut up Inuyasha. I think we're safe to sit here. Now why don't you go and get ready for your 'date' with the she devil." Kagome said in a tired voice. He rolled his eyes left the living room.

"I take it that the venture to the hospital went well." Sesshomaru said flipping though television channels.

"We talked and I still think it's a mistake. But then it isn't my place to tell him what to do with his life."

"Though I agree with you, it is best that he learn his lesson."

"Maybe after this date he'll wake up and realize that she's trouble." She scratched her bandage. "Now that my arm's bent I want to move it back to how I had it."

"Next time you'll learn to watch the road."

She rolled her eyes and grabbed the remote from him. She then leaned on the end of the couch and stretched her feet out onto his lap. "How about you give me a foot massage." She wiggled the toes so that he could see them.

"No way am I touching those things." She pushed her feet off of his lap but then she just brought them back up.

"Oh come on please I would be ever so thankful. I'll set you up on a date with some girls I know." She gave him a puppy dog pout.

"Don't do that Kagome, that's fighting dirty."

"But it works each time." He rolled his eyes and began to rub her feet. She closed her eyes and relaxed on the couch. Sesshomaru soon realized that she had fallen asleep but he didn't stop. He felt his eyes become heavy also and soon he too fell asleep.

DREAM SEQUENCE

"So where are we now?" Kagome asked Sesshomaru who stood before her.

"Weren't we on the couch just moments ago? Are we in another dream?"

"Oh no I know this place." She gasped once she saw the campfire. Many people were gathered around it. She headed for the campfire and took the seat next to Inuyasha, Sesshomaru followed.

"Hey Kagome, what took ya so long?" said Inuyasha.

"Yeah mom." said Shippo.

"Leave her along mutt." growled Kouga. "And who's that guy?" He asked looking at Sesshomaru.

Kagome glance at Sesshomaru who was currently glaring at each guy in the circle. 'What's your problem?' She asked telepathically.

'Nothing. You should call me Maru, that way it will be easier to determine who you're talking to.' She gave a nod and he sat down next to her. She looked around the group and found the same people as the night before.

"So Kagome what took you so long to get here?" Sango asked.

"Oh I didn't fall asleep right away."

"Or did you wander from the campsite girl?" Sesshomaru said from across the fire.

"How would you know." She countered.

"You seem to have the ability to wander." He folded his arms over his chest and gave her a cocky grin. Kagome felt herself growl. Maru looked at her oddly.

"Kagome I suggest you calm down otherwise I won't go with you to work."

She looked from the silver haired Sesshomaru to her friend Maru.

"But you promised that you'd stay for my entire shift. You know what kind of creeps come into that place after hours." He thought this over for a moment and then gave a nod.

"I did agree, but I ask that you refrain from doing something you'll regret."

"Hey pal who are ya?" Inuyasha demanded. Maru gave Kagome a questionable look and then turned to Inuyasha.

"I'm her...friend..." He said the last part with more emphasis. She elbowed him in the ribs. "What did I say?"

"You were trying to show off again. Come on we're in a dream can't you just stop being so...what's the word?"

"Possessive?" Sango said assisting Kagome.

"That's it, possessive. You and I are friend Sesshomaru, err...I mean Maru and I don't think you become all macho now is at all attracting." She folded her arms over her chest and shook her head with disapproval.

"And since when have you been attracted to me?"

"Exactly, when? Never because you constantly drive me up the wall you jerk!" She yelled and stood to leave.

"So is that how you solve all your problems? Run from something that makes no sense. You make no sense." He called from the campfire.

"Hey why are you talking about Kagome like that? And why did she call you Sesshomaru?" Kouga demanded.

"We are from another dimension completely. I would be Sesshomaru from Kagome's time. She isn't the Kagome you know but a reincarnate." He knew this wasn't true but could he really tell any of them this and end up doing something wrong? Could he do something wrong? He watched Kagome from a distance as she paced in the woods. 'She must be upset.' "She has a temper also and is quite dangerous." He stated watching her further.

"What did you do to anger her?" Sango asked.

"She seemed fine earlier when she arrived from the hospital."

"Hospital?" Inuyasha asked.

"Remember Kagome told us of it, it is a building that heals humans." Miroku said.

"Oh yeah, why was she there?" Shippo asked.

"She injured herself in a car crash. It had been raining and the streets were slippery. She broke her arm. She refused to go to the hospital the night it happened, going on about how her demonic powers would heal her and that she didn't feel any pain."

"Demonic powers?" This time Sesshomaru spoke. Maru look over at Sesshomaru and raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, she is a demon who has many abilities. She transforms on full moons into a bird demon and can now shape-shift, though she hasn't attempted to as of yet."

"If you're Sesshomaru then why are you friends with Lady Kagome?" Miroku asked.

"I've known her for a very long time, her father is my mentor. At one point we couldn't stand being in the same room with one another."

"What happened?"

"That I do not know. I do know that we are going to probably be stuck with one another for a long time."

"Why is that?" Sango asked.

"Because we're moving in together and starting a business. Well she hasn't decided if she wants to live with me yet..." He trailed off as he saw her approach the campfire.

"Maru were you talking about me again?" He saw that she had calmed herself.

"Why would I do that for, besides there isn't anything good to say." He received a punch in the arm.

"I could hear you from all the way over there. You have such a big mouth. Maybe when we get back I'll kick your ass." She gave him a lock that clearly said he was in trouble.

"When am I not in trouble with you?"

"When you're asleep."

"I seem to be in trouble now and I'm sleeping."

"Then when we aren't around each other."

"We are always around one another."

"Would you shut up or I'll call you Sessho."

"You said you wouldn't call me that if you named that dog by that name."

"What in the hell are you two talking about?" Inuyasha yelled.

"This Inuyasha is a lovers bout."

"We aren't lovers!" They both shouted and then glanced at each other in surprise.

"It seems as though you are."

"Why would Kagome want that guy when she's already my woman?" Kouga said.

"Good point and if he is Sesshomaru's reincarnate then I'm sure she wouldn't want to be with him." Inuyasha agreed.

"Hey would all of you would you just butt out." Kagome huffed.

"We just wonder why you two fight like an old married couple." Sango said.

Kagome gave up and flopped on her back into the grass.

"You know Kagome you've been acting strange lately I've been concerned."

"You concerned?"

"Is it that hard to believe?"

"Yes it is."

"Why?"

"Because you aren't the type to admit when you're worried...especially when it's me you're worried about."

He didn't know how to respond to that. He had always thought she knew how much he cared. Or rather how he thought it was his responsibility to watch over her. Kagome raised an eyebrow at him. In all the time she'd known him he never talked like this.

"Are you okay Sesshomaru? I mean Maru, whatever. You're acting strange, you never talk like this."

"Maybe it's the atmosphere, don't expect me to act like this when I wake up though."

"I expect you to be back to normal, you're really scaring me."

"Then I've don't my job."

"What were you guys talking about last night?" She asked changing the subject. "I heard them mention something about a bet." She raised an eyebrow.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"I could hear from my room."

"And what did you hear?"

"I heard that Akina and Inuyasha made a bet about us."

"That much is true. They were waiting to see how long it would take before I ended up in your bed." Kagome's face began to turn red.

"Fat chance pal. I may have kissed you one or two times but I'd never..." She shook her head and tried to get rid of her flushed cheeks.

"Excuse me but could we all stop talking about your nonsense and get down to business." Sesshomaru demanded finally becoming tired of Maru and Kagome's chatter.

"Oh look it's mister pleasant." Kagome said with a sour face. Sesshomaru smirked showing off his fangs. "I'm so impressed now, I have some too you know." She rolled her eyes and then gave him a grin showing him her fangs. Maru gave her a questionable look. "What I conceal my demon form for my own reasons and besides I'm a shape shifter so I decide what to be."

"So you were keeping secrets. You jumped on me about hiding things and you were too."

"It's only fair and besides would it have mattered at all?" She was mocking him and he knew it.

"Don't mock me Kagome."

"You started it. If you'd been honest with me the I'd give you the same kind courtesy."

"Will you let it go you crazy woman!" He threw his arms in defeat.

"No, I thought that we were on the verge of a strong friendship and you lied to me this whole time. How do I know you aren't keeping anything else?" He saw something in her eyes as she looked into his. Does she know about my fiancé? He gulped and moved from her. "So you are hiding something, spill Sesshomaru now!"

"I don't think I should tell you, you'd only become enraged."

"Oh no, you aren't are you? No not this all over again!" She groaned. "Don't tell me you're gay." He fell over as did the rest of the camp who had all been silent listening to Kagome and Sesshomaru.

"Why on earth would you think that?"

"Because that's what Jin told me when we were younger. I don't think I could handle that again."

"Do I look gay to you?" She gave him a side glance. "Don't answer that Kagome."

"Well now that you mention it I kind of understand why you take twice as long in the bathroom and when we need to go out you take longer than I do..."

"Don't finish that thought."

"What are you talking about? I was answering your question."

"I can see that she isn't any different, even in another time and dimension." the silver haired Sesshomaru said.

"Nope she's more troublesome." Agreed the black haired Sesshomaru.

"Would you two shut up. I can't believe that through all my lives I've had to deal with you."

"The only difference is that you've made it a personal goal to make sure you don't make the same mistakes as the other two had right?"

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"You know exactly what I mean."

"If I did then I wouldn't be asking."

"You're so hellbent on correcting their mistakes that you tempt the fates."

"I make my own fate and I decide how to live my life, not the sages. You shouldn't even bother with it. It's my life Sesshomaru and I don't need reminding of my fate."

"Yes you do."

"I don't want to end up dying like they did."

"Here you are miss all mighty demon, I can take care of myself, Kagome and yet you fear death itself?"

"If I die again who knows what I'll be like in my next life."

"Maybe you'll be a cheerleader."

"The day that happens is the day that Inuyasha runs through the streets in his footed pajamas."

"That could be arranged."

"No way in hell would I be caught dead in one of those uniforms. It's bad enough that they degrade themselves but they represent a school that most don't even care for. Don't they realize that no one cares, people just want to survive school and then get on with life. Most of those girls end up pregnant or just pursing a career in cheerleading and that's just dull."

"You think way too much."

"Is there something wrong with having an opinion?"

"No but maybe you shouldn't judge people."

"Look whose talking."

"Will you two shut up!" Inuyasha yelled. They both looked at each other and then at him. Then Sesshomaru stood and waved his arm. The images of all the people in the group vanished leaving only Kagome, the demon lord and Maru.

"Well now that you two have used this place could you kindly leave." The silver haired man before them stated in a cold voice.

"We can't not until we talk to you."

"What good would it do? I'm nothing but a lost memory inside of him." He pointed to the young man with dark hair.

"What can you tell us?"Kagome asked. He glanced down at her and then moved closer.

"You look different. Something about you is just odd. Your emotions down dance in your eyes as they used to. You've learned something along your path of life. I'd say that as you continue to grow you'll become solid. The woman I once knew couldn't hide anything because her eyes told her stories. You know who you are in some sense and you're content with life as it is." She gave a slight nod, slightly dazed under his eyes. "I've been trapped inside of his mind for so long that I had to break free."

"What happened? Why is it that I can't remember fighting Naraku or travelling with everyone? Why can't I remember you." She implored.

"You Kagome." He stopped for a moment and then placed his hands on her shoulders. "You were a true warrior and I should have told you this so long ago. I never praised you in the ways a man should and I regret that. If you cannot remember then it is because the love we shared wasn't as strong as we had hoped. I had always felt that we'd reunite once more and have a life all our own, but it is not so." He let go of her and turned to leave.

"Wait what became of the other two Kagomes'?" He stopped and looked over his shoulder.

"They both died. The first, Yura, saw her lover being attacked and came to defend him but then they were both killed. The second one known as Kagome Higurashi, found out that she had to die in order to save all the demons of our world. A mist consumed her body. The mist was once a man who loved her former self. He lasted over two thousand years just to killed me. He felt that no man should have her if could not. But she refused his love and in the end killed them both."

"That's so sad."

"You were given a second chance to live so maybe instead of trying to solve what was you should look toward what is." He began to walk away.

"What is..." She whispered watching him leave. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see Sesshomaru there.

"Maybe we should leave this place." She gave a numb nod and followed him.

END OF DREAM

Kagome turned over and felt her body hit the ground. Rubbing her head with her good hand she sat up and saw that Sesshomaru had just awakened also.

"That was weird." was the first thing to leave her mouth.

"Yes, we'll have to remember not to fall asleep at the same time. If we are touching while asleep then we cross into each other's dreams."

She gave a nod and stood. "I think he was right, I should just stop meddling in the past and look to the future."

The coffee shop was busy that morning. She hadn't expected to show up to work to find it packed. Just hours before she had been in the living room with Sesshomaru talking of the future. Now she stood before a mass of coffee crazed people. Sesshomaru had agreed to come down to keep her company since she'd be there for over eight hours. She pulled her hair up into a pony tail and fixed her uniform. Enya and Umi were buzzing back and forth behind the counter while Kagome delivered the orders. Don't these people have lives? She ignored her inner voice and placed the fifteenth cup of coffee onto the table. The woman at the table gave her a glare before returning to her reading. People can be so rude. She thought as she went back to the counter to get the next order. It happened to be Sesshomaru's third cup of coffee that day.

Finally the coffee shop cleared of the afternoon rush. Most college students came in right after classes. Others just came for atmosphere. It was break time. Sesshomaru looked up as the raven haired woman sat down across from him. She placed her head upon the surface of the table.

"You wanted more hours." was all he said.

"Shut up Sesshomaru." Came her muffled voice from beneath her folded arms.

"How would you feel about attending a ball?" He asked causing her to sit up and looked at him. "My parents are hosting a ball in my honor for completing school."

"And you want me to go?"

"Yes, if I must suffer you shall also."

"Oh aren't you kind." she said sarcastically.

"I like to believe I am."

"Fine I'll go."

"My mother would like you to assemble all of your female companions so that you all can go buy the right attire."

"I knew there was a catch."

"You don't wish to shop?"

"Would you stop talking like that?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Never mind, look I'll get everyone together and we'll go shopping but I'm not happy about it."

"Hey Kagome your break is over." called Enya from the counter causing Kagome to groan.

Work lasted too long for Kagome's liking. By the time it was time to go it was nine thirty four. Most of the girls had gone home way before Kagome, she was left to clean up and lock up. Sesshomaru assisted her and then they left for the dorm. Before going back they made a stop to grab a bite to eat. Kagome didn't feel like eating so she got some ice cream. It seemed that whenever she went out she'd have coffee or ice cream.

She and Sesshomaru walked through the park for a while discussing little things, such as Inuyasha's date. Kagome looked down at her watch and found that it was almost twelve midnight.

"It's really late out Sesshomaru, should we be out here?" She moved closer to him and wrapped her arm around his forearm. Her nose filled with his intoxicating scent. She gave a content sigh and felt her fear leave her body. Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at her but didn't speak. A part of him wished that he could have her. Why can't I?

'Why can't you what?' Kagome looked up at him and raised an eyebrow.

'Nothing I was just wondering why I couldn't finish a paper for one of my classes.' He knew that was the lamest excuse ever but at that moment it didn't matter, any excuse was better than none.

"You're lying. Don't you trust me?" He felt himself gulp as he looking into her eyes. Each time he looked into them he found himself drown in the pools of her eyes. They sparkled with laughter and playfulness. Something about her eyes made him feel calm and forget about the rest of the world. Could eyes really do such a thing? It must be true because at that moment he felt as though he'd just been brought back to life. He couldn't understand why she brought out all these strange urges and needs. She was average, that was known by many. Her beauty was one that needed to be discovered to understand. No she wasn't ugly, but at the same time she was no different than other girls. Well that part wasn't true. She was a special girl, he'd never met a girl who could influence such passion and cause his insides to twist and contort into knots at the mere thought of her. "You know what Sesshomaru, you're a beautiful disaster." she said winking at him. Now he was truly confused.

"So you find me attractive?" He said this with a cocky voice.

"Don't push it pal." She poked him in the chest. "Besides it's a song I'm writing."

"And it's about me?"

"Maybe. I'm not very far in it. I don't really know where it came from but I like how it's coming along."

"So you find me attractive?" he asked again. She rolled her eyes and sat down on a nearby bench.

"So what if I do? You're probably more attractive than I am that's for sure." He rolled his eyes and sat back looking up at the sky. It's canvas help brightly lit star. Kagome also looked and saw a shooting star pass. "Make a wish Sesshomaru." She whispered wistfully. I couldn't have what I want even if I wished for it. But I'd wish for you Kagome. He thought to himself as he watched her.

"What did you wish for?" He asked her as she opened her eyes. She turned to him and gave a coy smile.

"If I tell you it won't come true. What about you?" Before she even had a chance to blink she felt his lips pressed against her. At first it was gentle pecks on her lips but then he soon devoured them. She was too surprised to ever protest his advance. He cupped her face in his large hands and tilted her head so that he had better access to her mouth. She found herself responding to his touch, it confused her to no end but she knew that it had to be her attraction to him. What she didn't know was why he was kissing her.

A/N: Eep! Okay so I don't know what I was thinking. Well I did. I think I'm morphing out of a faze. I have enjoyed writing this story but I don't think I want to continue for a while. Don't freak out on my now, I'm going to finish it as I've planned but at this moment in time I'm sort of just lost the will to write. It happens to me sometimes and I usually get over it so no worries ;-) . I'm going to just take a break from it. Feel free to hurt me if you must. I've just been taking on more than I can handle and I need a serious break. I was thinking about writing a sequel for this story and I do have the ending to that one already written. I know how it will end before I even write it, I went over it in my mind and then wrote it out on paper, then typed it so I'm good, but like I said B-R-E-A-K! Plus I'm thinking of going back to writing original pieces like I did when I was younger. I usually always wrote stories and never finished them, which is really sad but yeah. I went digging through some of my old things and found some stories I wrote, they suck of course but I still need to see where I am now and reflect on where I was before. Just keep checking my profile for news on updates okay.