KibaSin:
I was editing this, but my mom kicked me off the computer. I didn't get very far, since I have a lot of places that need commas. Jeran, my beta, is the one that always does that for me, but I forgot to copy the edited version, and now that the story isn't working on 'A Single Spark', I can't get all the edited pieces. Because, Jeran is taking a break, (I've been pushing like three stories on her for the last month) I was going through and putting the commas where they go, though I've never really been good with commas, and still have some places they need to go. O, I have to go, since my mom wants to type something.
Kiba
Chapter 7 - Mother Arrives
Bankotsu had watched, as his mate began mumbling about her perfect idea. He raised an eyebrow, when Yukena said she'd give Kikyo to Lord Sesshoumaru. Well, she was in for a big surprise, when she found Kagome sitting beside him. Since Kagome was to be Sesshoumaru's, Lady, she got too decided if he could take concubines from another lord or household. If she didn't want them, then they'd be sent back and none would walk the Palace Moon.
He'd been watching her all day to find out what his mate would do. He'd found that even though Yukena didn't like Kagome, she didn't want her hurt. Well, at least, he knew that. He'd have to hurry with his plan, though even if Lord Sesshoumaru was left sleeping beside his precious daughter. Naraku was not one to be messed with, when he wanted something.
The bastard would not touch Kagome though. Even if Kagome was a kind hearted soul, she would never let him touch her. He knew that if he were to ever die, Kagome would be smart enough to figure out who it was that killed him. Well, he'd been right after listening to the two talk to each other. Kagome blurted right out that she was sure he didn't make it to that battle and that Naraku had killed him. He could remember that day like it was yesterday…
Flashback Nine Summers Ago…Bankotsu walked in his usual blue designed armor, hair tied back in a braid along the path toward his next battle. He found it to be to quite for his liking. Something was not right and his inuyoukai instincts were telling him that. He felt the need to return home as quickly as he could but he couldn't back down from this challenge. If he did he would be considered a coward and taken over.
Glancing back he could still see the estates in view. His thoughts went right to his youngest daughter. She such a sweet thing and he thought of her future often. He was no fool and knew Kagome was very special. Even his brother Jakotsu had said so and he is gay. Yes he loved Kikyo very much but Kagome would have a bright future and he would make it thus.
He attention snapped to his left when he heard something move. He could feel Naraku near by and knew the hanyou had been following him for some time. Naraku and his sick intention for his daughter were what worried him more then anything. The sick bastard didn't deserve a mate and he thought he deserved Kagome. Ha…
His attention went back to his daughters and mate when he was sure he wouldn't be attacked. Just like his sire he'd gone with a tradition of naming his pups in a certain way. His father had names his seven sons and one daughter all ending with 'kotsu' and so Bankotsu had thought long and hard finally coming that all his pups would start with 'K'. Therefore he got Kikyo, and Kagome, both starting with 'K'. He hoped to have a boy next time because he'd use his sires and his tradition to name his son. Kenkotsu would be his son's name.
He'd thought long and hard about what do to do with Kagome. To others she was perfect therefore she deserved the best. Well he came to the conclusion she deserved Sesshoumaru taiyoukai of the west. He was the only taiyoukai still unmated and would fall for Kagome just as everyone else. Kagome was a fighter and yet held a gentle nature, which made every male want her. Sesshoumaru would be no different.
Once again Bankotsu turned from his home and began walking forward. His mind was so occupied that his senses picked up Naraku when it was to late. A blade could be seen sticking out of the front of his armor as he heard the words that made him see red within his ear.
"Now she will be mine. My Kagome," Naraku whispered as he watched Bankotsu fall to the ground.
Bankotsu's vision began to fade and he left the world of mortals when the same blade was pulled from the wound and swung cutting his head from his shoulders.
End Flashback
He had been ready to swing around and cut the bastard's own head off but Naraku had been quicker. Bankotsu was sure if his head hadn't been cut from his body he would have lived, which is why Naraku did. That was long ago though and floating upside down wasn't helping his plan in any way.
He sighed and began to think of ways to have Sesshoumaru realize just how close Naraku is to the Palace Moon. With that set in mind he watched as the sun went down smiling as it did. He could remember days of Kagome being little…
Flashback"Father look," the little inu pup stated pointing out the window. She was just the cutest little thing to Bankotsu and he wouldn't change her for the world.
"What it is Kagome?" he asked looking out the window only to see the sun setting. He looked back at his daughter with an eyebrow raised wondering just why she wanted him to see this?
"Isn't it pretty father, all the colors. It like with paints but you can't use the colors," Kagome said pointing to the mixed greens and yellows. She was always like this showing him things he'd never noticed. Just a few days ago she'd shone him the beauty of a signal flower, a black rose in fact. He had never really liked them until she told him about the beauty it holds, and you can see the sun shining off them. She said it was her favorite in the whole garden.
It was a mystery and yet known so well. That was what she had called it and he believed her. Ever since then he began looking at things in a different light, and she always had something new to show him.
End Flashback
He missed that little girl who would always be beside his bed when he awoke. She held so much spirit and still did. She had never allowed the cruel ways of her mother to stop her from what she wanted. If she wanted friends she got them without anyone knowing about it. If she wanted almost anything she would set out and get it. Still waking to her smiling face and her, "Good morning father" was just so kawaii. He never really used that word until Kagome was born and now he couldn't be without it.
Sighing once again he settle down wanting to get some type of slumber. When morning came he would rise and go forth toward the Palace Moon waiting for his mate to arrive. He was sure Sesshoumaru would laugh when Yukena saw Kagome. In fact he would laugh.
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Sesshoumaru woke to a knocking on his door. He growled but noticed Kagome was awake and blushing. He let out a soft chuckle, before licking her cheek in sign of affection before moving toward the door.
Upon opening the door he was met with a messenger who handed him a letter. He looked back at Kagome feeling her eyes on the messenger. After turning the letter to find the High Stone seal understood and told the messenger to be on his way.
Walking back to his chosen he sat upon the bed. Taking the letter he opened it and began reading. Her mother was well spoken and he sure she would bringing Kagome's sister Kikyo the way she sounded. If he hadn't known Kagome and Yukena had brought her, he'd fall out of his chair once her hood was down, but Kikyo didn't seem his type. Besides, he had Kagome.
Setting it down, he saw Kagome was trying not to laugh. He wondered why, and decided it best not to ask. Whatever her reason, it was sure to involve her mother. She, however, decided to tell him.
"You know how funny it's going to be, if she walks in here and finds an onna sitting by your side. She probably wants you to mate my sister and will be dumbfounded when she finds that onna to be me," Kagome laughed out. She knew she'd have to be apart of the little meeting because Sesshoumaru had chosen her. It was rules or something along thoughs lines.
"Indeed," Sesshoumaru smiled slightly at her and looked down at the bed. He'd slept for a day and a half, which wasn't like him. He guessed it to have to do with Kagome's scent soothing him and being in a soft bed. Well he couldn't blame himself since he hadn't slept in what four months? Somewhere around there so no one could have complained at least he wouldn't, she slept that long too. 'Look at me I'm acting like a child wanting to pout,' he shook his head slightly and looked back at the laughing female.
Her laughter was so pure and his eyes were drawn to her lips. They looked so soft and before he knew what was happening he moved in for the kill. His lips moved toward hers as she closed her eyes and tilted toward him slightly her lips opened. Once close enough he breathed on hers slightly causing her to look at him but her protest was silence when his lips crashed down on hers. With her lips opened from laughing and then the gasp that slipped from her throat his tongue easily found itself inside her cavern.
Kagome was shocked but her eyes closed as she gave into her first kiss. Damn what a kiss it was to. It was filled with fire and passion and she submitted to it completely. Her hands fell on his chest claws gently racking down the area as he gave her a contented growl. It sounded like a purr much her father's had and she began to giggle.
Her giggle ruin the mood and he pulled away from her resting his forehead against hers as he did. His eyes were darker to what seemed like copper staring down at lust filled piercing blue eyes. After getting his arousal back in control he licked her lips savoring her taste until the next time he got to taste her. She had been sweet like honey and he smirked at her.
"Why did you giggle?" he asked her. As he waited for her answer and stared down her lips as they moved. He liked and yet hated what she was doing to his body. She made it hum and he hadn't gotten a release and sent to paradise. Even if she did though he had a hard on that could kill him if he didn't get to cold water soon. Lucky for him there was a lake right outside his balcony in his private garden, which no one, not even Rin was allowed to enter.
"Your contented growl sounds just like my father's. Instead of a growl it sounds like your purring like a kitty," Kagome giggled. She didn't understand why she could talk so easily and yet felt tongue tied around Sesshoumaru. What did she care anyways? She could feel his arousal in her side and was thinking a growl.
Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes once she was done before crushing her mouth with his own. True the rites stopped him from mating her but it never said anything about kissing and pleasuring. Yes they did have that advantage because he could pleasure her but he couldn't plunge himself inside her walls until defeated. His beast howled in pleasure when she moaned into his mouth.
Kagome nipped at his bottom lip earning a groan from the male. Her beast was purring in as his tongue worked hers into play. Her instincts told her just how to make love but she wouldn't because he would die. Since she was going by Mating Rites – even if she could say, "Take me" and allow him to continue - and she was sticking with them she had to fight him first.
Her beast growled in protest saying::Let him have you then you won't have to worry about Naraku or going home: Her beast really wanted the pleasure but Kagome refused to have anything less than what she deserved. If he could beat her and proved to be a strong mate then she would give herself to him. It is law after all that once Shiro-Inu Mating Rites are used and the one who did beaten the other may mate them there if still standing.
Sesshoumaru allowed his tongue to graze over her fangs. Blood dripped into her mouth before the wound healed making her break from the kiss. He had really hoped tasting his blood would make her go against her better judgement and say fuck with the rites. However she was stubborn and seemed to be determined to stick with it. His respect for her rose because it meant she didn't want him for his body.
After tasting his blood and breaking from the kiss Kagome began her explanation as to why she had. However Sesshoumaru raised a hand to silence her and because he was a lord she did as he asked. Kagome saw him nod in understanding before walking away from her toward the balcony. She had smell his arousal and watched as he jumped from the balcony. Running she peered over the edge and saw him swimming toward the edge of a small lake. Stiffing a giggle when he jumped into the balcony she blushed at his attire.
Sesshoumaru not being as modest as females didn't really care that his white kimono was see through. He looked over at Kagome and smirked when she blushed and turned away from him. He felt his ego swell with the thought of her liking what she saw. Walking he found himself next to a well hidden room, it held all his kimono's and then ones made for his lady once he got one. He walked inside smirk still on his face as he grabbed a new kimono and began to dress with the sliding still open.
Kagome looked away and took a quick glance when she heard clothes moving. Her face became even redder and she turned away from him. 'Damn that was one nice view! What am I saying?' Kagome scowled at herself before waiting for the moving to stop. Once she felt his hand on her shoulder she glanced back at him to see him holding a black kimono with the same designs as his toward her. The only difference was her kimono would be black and light blue, while his was white and red.
"Arigatou," she breathed before standing. Even if females were modest and she was one of them she didn't mind dressing in front of another as long as she was turned from them. With that in mind her hand came up to slide the material off her shoulder watching as it fell to the floor in a heap.
Sesshoumaru was in utter shock. She was dressing before him! He allowed a perverted grin to spread on his lips as he sat cross-legged on the futon. His eyes found themselves on the cloth wrapped around her back; it seemed to wrap around her form and cover her breast. He'd never known a female who would figure out a way to form a breast binding just by using a simple white sheet. She was smart but his mind wasn't on that right now; it was on the question of was her skin as soft as it looked as his eyes drank in her back. Though her hair covered most from his view he could see skin when it moved or from looking at her shoulders. When she began taking off his hakamas his grin became bigger and he felt his erection return full force when he found nothing covering her female sex, which is what he would have expected from her.
Kagome could feel his eyes on her back and bend down spreading her legs when she dropped the kimono he'd given her. She knew she was teasing him like hell and enjoyed knowing she was the one causing the taiyoukai of the west problems. She heard his breath hitch and grinned when her ass stuck up in the air a little higher when coming back up. She heard him move and found herself with him attached to her back his fingers in a place she never really thought about.
Sesshoumaru couldn't take it anymore. He had to taste her after seeing her ass rise in the air showing him her black curls. He moved with lightning speed and grounded his arousal into her back. One hand grabbed onto her breast allowing his claws to sink into her soft mound through her cloth barrier as his other found itself between her legs straight for the bud inside her folds. He heard her gasp and began nipping at her soft neck. She felt like silk but he could feel the muscles underneath her skin.
Kagome moaned but quickly brought her foot up and wrapped it around his leg pulling it forward and knocking him to the floor. Her whole body was flushed as she grabbed the feminine kimono and quickly covered herself with it pulling it over her shoulders and grabbing the obi lying on the bed.
"I apologize but… this Sesshoumaru couldn't help himself," Sesshoumaru said. He didn't apologize to anyone but he felt the need to with her. He softened his eyes once more when he gaze at the kimono she was wearing. It hugged her and would fit for the meeting they would be partaking in.
"Its fine I should not have done what I did," laughing Kagome continued, "I wanted to see where your limit would be and I guess I found it."
"You should not tease this Sesshoumaru unless you want to be on your knees," Sesshoumaru stated as he went back to get a veil so her mother couldn't see her face. He brought it to her and watched as her face darkened from his words and pulled the veil over her beautiful face.
"Arigatou," she said before putting the veil over her face. She bowed to him but remembered him saying something about why she'd had bowed and rose from her position.
A knock was heard at the door and Sesshoumaru walked finding Jaken standing there. He knew the small gami could smell their excitement from when a red tint came to Jaken's small cheeks. He ignored it though and raised an eyebrow when the gami didn't speak.
"Mi lord Lady Yukena had come to see you. She is currently walking up toward the main house," Jaken said bowing after composing himself. He saw his master nod before motioning for Lady Kagome to follow him. He sighed and thanked the kamis his lord hadn't kicked him for stopping a mating or quick rut between the two.
Kagome walked behind Sesshoumaru and found herself in a large room. She saw him turn toward her a smirk on his face and raised a hidden eyebrow.
"I would like for you to stay out here and when I mention I have a mate-to-be come into the room," Sesshoumaru said. He had thought about it and would listen to Yukena as she explained why he should mate her daughter then say he had a chosen and have Kagome enter the room shocking her mother. Another thought struck him and though he didn't tell her he would pull her into his lap once she came close enough.
Kagome nodded and said, "Alright I can hide my scent and aura from them until you say it is fine to raise the veil from my eyes." She knew he couldn't see the smirk she gave him but did it anyway and stared up at him. He gave her a nod before entering the room and she moved from the door and watched as not to long after Yukena and Kikyo came into view.
Both like usual were dressed in their finest clothes. She could hear them speaking and shook her head when she heard Yukena say to be good and act accordingly. It really did amaze her how long she'd put up with her. Glancing down the hall she also saw Jaken coming and watched as he walked in the door.
"Lady Yukena and Lady Kikyo have arrived mi lord," she heard watching as Kikyo sulked and Yukena beamed. She then heard, "Let them in" in a very cold voice and knew the rumors about Sesshoumaru being cold were true. He wasn't with her but he was with others.
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Sesshoumaru sat and saw Kagome wave from a darkened corner outside the room. He could just feel her grin from behind her veil and looked coldly at Yukena and then wrinkled his nose at Kikyo. She smell nothing like Kagome and saw her grin at his expression letting him know it was all her mother's idea. She held that grin until her mother looked back at her and it turned to a frown.
A smirk crossed his lips because Kikyo had just told him silently she didn't want to be here. Well the feeling was mutual and he glared at Yukena silently telling her to talk. He waited and began to listen when she began stating where she was from and her family line as well as her mates.
"Get to the point Lady Yukena I don't have all day," he snapped. Really he hated when people rumbled on and was being as cold as he could. He saw Yukena fidget under his cold stare and Kikyo cut in before she could say anything.
"She wants to leave me here as your personal whore just as she gave Kagome to a filthy hanyou named Naraku because he was going to kill me," Kikyo said and rolled her eyes when her mother looked back and scowled.
"Hai I wish for you to take my daughter. Kagome is very beautiful and the only way to protect her would be to have the protection of someone powerful," Yukena said and bowed making her head touch the ground.
Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow and looked at Kikyo. "Who is this Kagome?" he asked though he already knew. "I have had many beautiful women and it would be my opinion if she were beautiful or not. I would like to see her as well," he said looking at Yukena. "Surely you haven't sent her off already," he said coldly.
"I did not my lord Kagome ran away," Yukena said gazing toward the ground. Kikyo stood suddenly and glared at her mother.
"Kagome ran off because you were going to give her to Naraku and if she hadn't she would be with him now," Kikyo growled. She was standing and when Sesshoumaru glared at her she bowed low silently apologizing for her outburst.
"Well it wouldn't matter anyway," Sesshoumaru said. He gazed at them and saw their curious expression. He though decided to wait it out and see which would talk first. He always did this daring others to talk and sure enough Yukena broke the silence.
"Whatever do you mean Lord Sesshoumaru?" Yukena asked. She really was hoping to get Kikyo with this lord but what if he already had a mate? What would she do then? Kagome was out there somewhere and Kikyo had no one to protect her if Naraku couldn't find Kagome. She really needed this to happened and waited for Sesshoumaru to talk.
Sesshoumaru gazed down at her and said, "You are to late. I have a mate-to-be." His gaze landed on the door as Jaken came through it once again. He looked at the gami and shot him a glare telling him not to say Kagome. Jaken seemed to understand and began his greeting for the next member in the meeting.
"Your Lady is just outside the door mi lord," Jaken said. He knew better then to say Kagome's name after she told him Lord Sesshoumaru did not want his guests to know who she was. He was going with that and didn't want to make Sesshoumaru angry. When he saw him nod and stepped aside and opened the sliding door giving view to the black and blue figure.
Sesshoumaru raised a finger and motioned for the onna to come to him. He watched as Kagome walked forward and he brought up his hand taking hers and pulling her into his lap with an "eep" before she sat against his chest with her legs over his. His arm wrapped around her waist and pulling her closer and felt her hand rub his knee.
Yukena glared but stopped when she heard Sesshoumaru growl. Bowing her head she heard him say, "Don't you dare glare at my woman." His voice was very cold and she looked up once again to find she could not see this onna's face. She couldn't find an aura or scent from her.
"Why is it I cannot see her aura or smell her scent?" Yukena asked politely not wanting to anger the lord again. She still had a chance of putting Kikyo here as a concubine if this Lady accepted. She saw the onna glance up at him before he whispered into her ear and she nodded allowing her aura and scent to flow from her.
"K-Kagome," Kikyo said staring at the woman in Sesshoumaru's arms. She smiled and stood her hands together and raced toward the woman.
Yukena sat in silence not wanting to believe it. Kagome had found her way into Sesshoumaru's bed without her there. This was very bad because she wouldn't get protection from Naraku and she wouldn't get anything. The girl reeked of Sesshoumaru and Yukena knew Naraku would not like this since Yukena would probably not get the protection she needed.
Kagome pulled the veil from her face and glanced down at her mother. "Hello Kikyo," she said as Kikyo sat right before her and hugged her taking from Sesshoumaru's lap and into her embrace. She heard Sesshoumaru growl in protest but patted his knee silencing him before hugging back her sister. She actually felt as if she was loved by her sister and welcomed her hug full force. Her mother might have arrived but she couldn't care because for once her sister wanted to see her and that she liked very much.
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Their father laughed from the shadowed silently. He was still controlling the wind making sure their scents blew away from Naraku and nodded as he watched his daughters' get along. It truly was a magical things but he had seen Yukena's face fall and sighed clicking his fingers together so Sesshoumaru might get an idea of how to handle this. He was glad now that the elders had given him the ability to complete his task. A task he was going to see through and then sleep in his paradise afterward.
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"If you wish for protection of your daughter Kikyo Lady Yukena you could take her to the young taiyoukai-to-be Roku," Sesshoumaru said, "or let her decide if she wishes to mate a taiyoukai or travel from here to a place my half-brother is staying he will protect her."
"I will let Kikyo decide I have done enough already," Yukena bowed her head in shame as she gazed upon Kagome. The girl would never lose her spirit and she didn't want to do to her as she had Kagome. Kikyo could decide on her own where or what she wanted to do.
"I much rather travel! It sounds like fun," Kikyo said with hope in her eyes. She saw Sesshoumaru nod and stand.
"Very well I shall send word and one of my best soldiers to protect you," Sesshoumaru said walking from the room. He knew Kagome was following him with a smirk on her face. Shaking his head he journeyed to his study. Maybe Kikyo could be good for his hanyou-turned-ningen half-brother. He didn't know but only time would tell.