4. You Are My Savior and My Love

Kagome saw her beloved in such a situation and had to think very quickly. Al of a sudden, she got an idea. She screamed to Songo, "Throw Hiraikotsu at Sesshoumaru! Quick!" Songo did as Kagome said and threw her large boomerang at the demon. It distracted him from Inuyasha and he was able to get away. Inuyasha got Tetsaiga and it transformed. He screamed, "Wind Scar" and hit Sesshoumaru in the shoulder leaving a deep gash. He feel to the ground and Inuyasha once again has his brother in a horrible position. "You shall no leave us all alone and never come back!" Inuyasha said and with that, forced Tetsaiga into the flesh of his demon brother.

Sesshoumaru's last words were, "You will pay Inuyasha, you will pay for what you have done to me." He was dead. (A/N: Sorry Sesshy fans)Inuyasha ran over to the wall that Kagome had been tied up to for all that time. He ripped the rope that held her clinging to the wall and hugged her.

Inuyasha reassured Kagome that everything was going to be all right. Then he thought of something. He took at deep breath, closed his eyes and said, "Kagome, will you be my mate? Please? I love you."

She was stunned and did not know what to say. Finally she gained back her composure and said, "Of course, I would be honored to be your mate. I love you too." With that, they kissed passionately and held hands. "Lets go home guys."

They left to go home, with Songo, Shippo, and Miroku on Kilala, and Kagome in Inuyasha's arms. The five friends walked out of the castle and took one last look. Sesshoumaru was dead and Kagome was safe yet again. There was a long way ahead of them and they were going to take their time getting home.

Three hours later, it was starting to get dark. "We should stop and make camp for the night." Miroku said thoughtfully. They decided he was right and stopped. Inuyasha pulled Kagome aside and wanted to ask her something.

Kagome walked along with Inuyasha into the forest. He said, "Kagome, in my species, there is a tradition on how to claim your mate. We mark our mate to make sure that no one else tries to claim them. Would you mind if I, claimed you as my own?"

Kagome said, "Whatever you need to do it. As long as you are mine as I am yours." She blushed and Inuyasha kissed her on the forehead.

"Umm, this may hurt just a little bit. You see, I have to bite your neck to leave the marks of my fangs on you. Are you sure?" Inuyasha said questionably.

"Yes Inuyasha, I am sure." They smiled at each other and Inuyasha pulled Kagome's hair off of her right shoulder. He said, "Ready?" She nodded and he bit her neck. She winced but held in her scream. He smiled at her and said; "Now you are mine." They kissed and walked back to camp to announce the good news. Kagome was getting tired so, like the gentleman he is, Inuyasha carried her back and she fell asleep.

Once they got back to the camp, Inuyasha put Kagome in her sleeping bag and went and sat at the fire next to Miroku and Songo. "Hey Inuyasha. What's up? You seem so… so happy all of a sudden." Songo said. She looked at Kagome in her sleeping bag and didn't get an answer. Songo and Miroku went to sleep but Inuyasha watched Kagome sleep so peacefully. Eventually, he fell asleep with his head on her shoulder.

The Next Morning

Kagome woke up only to find her love, her mate, Inuyasha cuddled up on her arm. She tried not to move as to not wake him. She watched him sleep, as did he the night before. Inuyasha yawned and noticed him current sleeping position and smiled. Kagome whispered, "Your awake Hun." He kissed her lightly on the forehead as if saying yes. The couple got up and slowly walked over to a nearby tree. Inuyasha picked up Kagome as easily as he could and jumped up to a branch. Kagome sat on his lap and put her head against his chest. She closed her eyes and listen to the gentle beating of his heart.

"Kagome…" Inuyasha said in a soft voice.

"Yeah Hun, what is it?" Kagome said with her head still on Inuyasha's chest.

"Well, I was just wondering, you are now my mate and in your era, you get married when you become mates right?"

"Yes."

"Well, would you marry me?" Inuyasha asked with hopeful eyes. He pulled something out of his pocket. It was a jewel shard. He had found it when they had killed his brother and decided to give it to Kagome as an engagement present.

Kagome turned towards her lover and her eyes sparked. Tears began to form in her eyes and her said in such a gleeful voice, "Yes! I wouldn't have it any other way. I love you Inuyasha!" She hugged him, making sure not to fall out of the tree this time and squealed with joy.

Songo and Miroku, only a couple yards away from the now newly engaged couple, woke up with a start from the sound of Kagome's voice. They noticed neither Inuyasha nor Kagome was in bed so they got up and screamed, "Inuyasha! Kagome, where are you guys?"

Inuyasha heard them and jumped down from the tree with Kagome in her arms. They were going to announce their good news to their friends. "Hey Monk! We're over here!" Inuyasha screamed with a enthusiastic tone in his voice.