Just another chapter for not updating in a long time. Again I apologize. Another short chapter… But I want to thank my reviewers again. Please be patient with me? I'm hoping to update really soon…

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha. How many time I've said this again?

Chapter 55

 I don't own InuYasha. How many time I've said this again?

In a matter of minuets the moon was high in the sky. Eventually everyone drifted to sleep except Sesshomaru. He couldn't sleep for he didn't want to. He turned his head and watched Sango sleep. He would get up and gently take her in his arms but he was stuck here… He coughed. Damn dry throat. He stared at the sky once more. He coughed again. He started to get irritated. He turned his head again to see her gone. He managed to get on one elbow and he looked around for her. She wasn't there. He layed back down and closed his eyes and sighed. Again he coughed. He heard a giggle. He open his eyes to see her hovering over him.

"I got you some water for that cough of yours." Sango held the canteen in front of her. She helped him up and he took a couple sips of refreshing water. "Better?"

"Yes." He gently placed the canteen next to her. Sango got behind him. "What are you doing?"

"Just lay back and relax." She whispered. He did as he was told and she wrapped her arms around him.

"I couldn't really sleep…" She rested her chin on his head. "Sesshomaru?"

"Hm?"

"What's wrong? You seem a little distant today."

"Nothing… It's just I wasn't strong enough…"

"Well, it was Shida. She is a witch and the reincarnation of a very powerful sorceress."

"It does not matter. That is not an excuse. I let you get hurt and that is unacceptable. I am supposed to protect you. You are my mate and I let you get in harm's way."

She sighed. "Well… You didn't mark me yet so technically I'm not your mate."

"It does not matter…"

His pride… It's hurt. "It is also my fault as well. I'm not strong enough."

"Nonsense. You're stronger then most youkai."

"But… It seems I'm always in your way. Most of the time I get captured…"

It was Sesshomaru's turn to sigh. "You're strong in my eyes."

Sango managed to smile but it faded away. "I don't know what to do. I don't want to get captured again and hurt you again."

"You won't. The next time I will not let it happen." They sat in silence. "Sango?"

"Yes?"

"Why didn't you tell me Shida was Uriko?" Sango didn't expect him to as her. "That's what you were hiding the other day, weren't you?" She slowly nodded. "Why didn't you tell me? Don't you trust me?"

"I trust you but… I didn't want you to get worried. You just came back and I didn't want you to think about anything to deal with this mess. I figured it was for the best if Shida told you."

"I would still worry no matter what but… I guess you are right. I should wait for Shida to tell me the whole story…" The wind blew. "I suggest you get some sleep Sango. It's really late." Sesshomaru got up and Sango slid out behind him. He slowly layed back down but he felt Sango snuggled closer to him.

"You didn't say where…" She giggled as he managed to slip an arm around him. Slowly, sleep washed over them.

Note: Another mushy scene for all of you San/Sess lovers out there! I just hope it wasn't too mushy…

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