ALRIGHTY! Let's dive into the action...

Kagome dodged the acid whip of Master Tashio and laughed again. She was exhilarated, for it had been a long time since she'd had a good spar with a worthy opponent. No one else was quite up to her standards in the future, but daddy-in-law hit the spot...yeah, the one right below her ribs with his whip.

Kagome winced but continued moving. Her pants had several burns and rips in them but still protected her from most of the rocks and sticks in the grass. She may be a miko, but sticks and stones would break her bones if fallen on with enough force.

Sesshomaru stood on the outside of the clearing and watched his mate attack his father. His face was frozen into a sneer as he let Kagome have all the "fun". He bit back a snort as Master Tashio was startled at the speed Kagome used when running at him. The foolish demon didn't realize that Sesshomaru and Kagome were fully mated. He had become knowledgeable about it though, when he accidentally made the female part of the duo extremely mad.

(Flashback)

Kagome and Sesshomaru crept through the forest quietly. Okay, so only Kagome crept. Sesshomaru had this freaky ability to not make a sound, while Kagome snapped every twig within a hundred meters. As she stepped on yet another twig she snapped.

"It would be a lot easier to sneak up there if you would not make so much noise," Sesshomaru said quietly as he stopped long enough for Kagome to start moving again (having frozen at the sudden snap).

"Says the demon who can walk on air. Tell you what, mate, you can...A) Carry me and not risk more noise, B) Eat my shorts, or C) Quit nagging like a little bitch," Kagome smiled saccharinely.

Sesshomaru thought over the insults and decided to not (ahem) "nag" her about them right now. He lifted her fireman style and started walking again. He was focused on planning their attack but Kagome wrapping her arms around his neck distracted him.

"You smell like cinnamon."

"You smell like lotus blossoms."

Kagome scoffed. "No I don't. I use vanilla lotion."

"Yet you still smell like lotus blossoms."

"Your nose is lying," Kagome explained as she leaned up to sniff at the small nook behind his jaw.

"If you don't stop that..."

"You'll what?" Kagome whispered.

"I'll turn you over me knee and..."

"Do naughty things?" Kagome suggested devilishly.

"No, I'll...quiet..."

"You'll quiet? That doesn't..."

"Shut up."

"I don't think..."

"Shut..."

"You have any right..."

"Up."

Kagome huffed but did as he said. He'd gotten that "I'm a big bad demon, who goes 'ROAR!'" look in his eyes. She tried to not piss him off when he looked like that...okay, so the operative word there is tried.

"We are close."

"No, really?" Kagome replied, pointing to the glimpses of building that could be seen through the trees.

Sesshomaru sighed. "I fear we've lost the element of surprise."

"Duh."

"Duh?" Sesshomaru repeated as they started walking again.

"Yeah, duh."

"Duh?"

"It means, whatever."

"Whatever?"

"Are you going to repeat everything I say to you for the next hundred years...cause that would be irritating...so are you?"

"What would you have to do about it?"

"I'd cut out your tongue."

"I'd like to see you try."

"Give me your sword and I will."

"Do it..."

"Young love is so magical! I miss it!" A voice boomed through the forest...startling Sesshomaru enough that he dropped Kagome. She glared at him from where she lay, in the mud, cranky, and not the least happy about the state of her leather pants.

"Come out of hiding, coward!" Sesshomaru yelled back, and his only answer was laughing.

A flash of light seared through the forest, glancing off of Sesshomaru's arm and hitting Kagome's thigh. They both gasp as a burning sensation permeated. Kagome let out a high keening sound as she saw what the older demon's acid whip had done to her pants.

"Oh! These were brand spanking NEW!"

Sesshomaru barely looked at his infuriated mate, instead concentrating on finding out where his father was hiding. His mate, on the other hand, knew. And was planning vengeance.

"Oh, you're gonna pay," Kagome stated, starting to stalk off.

"Where are you going?"

"To kill your father."

"This is my battle."

"Have you seen my pants? Stay out of this...or I will follow through with my threat from earlier."

Sesshomaru took a wary step out of the way of his furious mate as she swept past. She could soften up his father, but the kill blow would be his.

(End Flashback)

Kagome slammed into Master Tashio, throwing him against a tree and invaded his personal "bubble" again, before he had the chance to pull out his acid tricks again. Now they were into some intense hand-to-hand combat, which Kagome excelled at.

Kagome feinted left before landing a solid high kick to Tashio's chest. He stumbled back but hit her in the jaw with a vengeance when she came within reach. Kagome shook off the dizziness though and started in again.

They circled each other and eyed the other's weapons. Tashio had a sword at his side, while Kagome had nothing. Out of fairness (as if he had a sense of it) Tashio removed his blade and threw it to the side. Then, rocking on his heels, cracking his neck, he gestured for her to attack. Boy, did she bring it.

Kagome started off with a roundhouse that missed, then morphed into a crouching back flip that caught Tashio on his pointy chin (Sesshy gets it from him, did you know?). He fell back and decided to verbally assault her for a while.

They circled each other and began to throw out insults like they were gang members and this was Harlem. (I know that's bad but damn it's funny). "Tell me, Kagome, are you as good in bed as you have to be to catch my son...or did you cast some sort of miko spell on him to catch his attention?"

"Tell me, Tashy baby, is Sesshy going to look like you when he gets old...cause damn, he'd be ugly!"

Tashio gritted his teeth and smiled. "I always wondered what he would see in a human...now I know...it's that smart tongue...probably be good for many things."

"You know, you awful preoccupied with my abilities...and seeing as you're my new 'daddy', that's dirty."

"DADDY!"

"Oh, pops...it's alright...I promise your death will be quick...least I could do for daddy."

Tashio struck out with his hand, seeking to strike the insolence from her face when a slightly clawed hand grasped his wrist. "Run, Kagome! I'll take care of this!"

"Goddamnit, Inuyasha! Can't you mind your damn business for once! I was just having fun!"

HAHA! Got to the action finally, and threw in some surprises there. I'm pretty happy with it...and with everyone on site! I've gotten thirteen reviews for the last chappi and 45 story alerts going for it! You like me! You really like me!

Subaruwings: I had to throw an uber-cute Sesshy-child scene in there. You can totally tell he was a little cutie as a kid.

Cindygirl: I'm glad you're making an exception, I appreciate you leaving preconceptions about the show at the door and accepting the loviness of Sesshy and Kagome. Reviewers can be very mean, but surprisingly I've only gotten a few mean reviews...I guess people like the story.

SexySesshomaru52: Yeah, they're crazy.

SesshiesPersonalPriestess: You missed a lot...but as long as you're back I'm cool.

hippoTHEmagical: I love your name...and yes...comic relief is very good.

royal blueKitsune: Yeah...you're late...I was so alone...I was like... "Where's my Kitty?"

destinyheart15: Grounded? You can no longer fly? That is evil...so yeah, you can look forward to next chapter...it'll start the plot point that you inspired in the story...yeah...Inu's back...and causing trouble!

Sesshoumaru's Miko: Yeah, I'm good at sucking (that sounded way better in my head)...

Special thanks to Hermonine, lost n darkness, sheenachi, NekoYasha101, Kjinuyasha, and everyone else who reads (but may not review) my story...I love you all!