1Demeter Hera: Welcome friends to another installment of A Miko's Touch. I will keep this, as the phrase goes, short and sweet, for I have much to say at the end of the chapter. Also, this chapter is once again dedicated to Veata along with Apollo Artemis, who is also one of my good friends.
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Not feeling up to lunch, per usual, Kagome and Sesshomaru headed out to the back field, holding hands, drawing stares from onlookers.

Reaching their destination of the tree in the back field they sat in the shade. Kagome was sitting with her back to Sesshomaru's chest and he had his arms wrapped around her waist.

"Sesshomaru." Kagome stated.

"Yes Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked Kagome.

"I really like you." Kagome told him, looking away.

Sesshomaru was slightly shocked. He had never been told that before. It was enticing.

He growled a possessive growl and pulled her closer against him.

"Kagome, you're the most beautiful creature I have seen in my life." Sesshomaru growled out, trying hard to keep his blood beast in check.

Kagome smiled and turned around to face him. She looked into his eyes and kissed him lightly on the lips.

The kiss made Sesshomaru's blood beast stay in check. He smiled and pulled away, not wanting to get too far into showing affection at the school.

Sesshomaru pulled Kagome's neck coverage down slightly to reveal the mark he had made the night previous. He blew on the mark, causing Kagome to shiver, before he leaned down and started to nip at it. He started to kiss it lightly, making Kagome struggle to keep quiet.

"What the hell are you two doing!" A voice yelled.

InuYasha stormed up to his brother and Kagome, looking at them through narrowed eyes. Sesshomaru moved Kagome's neck coverage back up, so InuYasha did not see the mark.

"I am sitting with Kagome." Sesshomaru told InuYasha calmly, though he wanted to rip the hanyou apart for ruining the moment.

"There's something going on between you two and I want to know what it is!" InuYasha replied, sitting across from them.

"And why should we tell you?" Kagome asked.

"You're supposed to be my friend, not my brother's bitch." InuYasha told her.

"I am your friend InuYasha." Kagome replied, sighing.

"InuYasha cut it out!" Gin yelled at InuYasha, hitting the hanyou over the head and sitting down beside him, further aggravating Sesshomaru.

InuYasha grumbled curses and sent glares at his brother. Gin just smiled at the couple.

"Where are Sango and Miroku?" Kagome asked Gin, breaking the silence.

"They're chatting in the lunch room." Gin told her.

Kagome nodded and noticed the glaring match that the two brothers were having. InuYasha was jealous that his friend was his brother's new girlfriend. InuYasha was also slightly crept out, his brother had always been the cold family member, it was odd to see him showing affection to someone.

Sesshomaru was now trying to keep from killing his younger sibling. He knew that Kagome would not approve of him killing InuYasha but he had insulted his Kagome. She was not his 'bitch', no; she was his mate to be, in time. For now, he had been bestowed the task of mending her heart and making her forget her fear of that Kouga person. One thing was certain within the demon's mind, if he ever met Kouga, he would kill him.

As the tension in the air grew Kagome and Gin exchanged a glance.

"Perhaps we should go to class." Gin suggested.

InuYasha grunted a response and got up with his girlfriend, heading off to the school after a final glare at the new couple.

Kagome sighed.

"Don't worry about him." Sesshomaru whispered to her, nibbling at her earlobe.

"I'm not worried about InuYasha, I'm worried about him." Kagome told him.

"Why?" Sesshomaru demanded, slightly angered.

"Because, there was something about that 'vision', so to speak, I think something bad is going to happen. Weather it involves him or not is insignificant." Kagome told him.

"Kagome, I'm here with you, I promise nothing will happen. Trust me." Sesshomaru replied, kissing Kagome's on the cheek.

Kagome nodded and stood up, Sesshomaru following suite. They entwined their fingers as they walked back to the school.

As the separated to go their separate 'locker rooms' Kagome walked into the room to find an angry miko and equally angry hanyou, with a worried slayer watching from the sidelines.

"I said back off." Gin told Kikyou.

"He will be mine." Kikyou replied to her.

"No he will not!" Gin yelled back.

"He will, and if that means killing you, I'd be more then pleased." Kikyou told her, starting to focus her miko energy in a ball.

"I think not." Kagome intervened, stepping in front of Gin.

"And who do you think you are?" Kikyou asked Kagome.

"I'm the miko who knows who to handle her powers." Kagome replied.

Kikyou glared and exited the room.

"Stupid bitch." Sango mumbled.

Kagome nodded and got dressed, chatting with her two friends while she did so. As they walked out of the room they noticed the bleachers and came to the conclusion that they would be fighting hand to hand again, they were correct.

"Kagome and Kikyou." The teacher announced, the first fight of the class.

Kagome leapt down from her place on the bleaches and met Kikyou in the center.

"This is where we learn who the better miko is." Kikyou announced.

"Don't count on a victory." Kagome told her.

Kikyou glared and soon enough the teacher said go.

Kagome was downright pissed. She approached with caution but soon was throwing punches left and right. Kikyou could not fight. As Kagome hit Kikyou in the face for the near hundredth time she felt a warmth in her stomach. The idiot was trying to purify her.

Kagome smirked and chose that time to deliver a jaw breaking upper cut, causing Kikyou to fall down on the mat, clearly unconscious.

Kagome smirked inwardly as she approached the bleachers again. Noticing Sesshomaru's intense gaze Kagome smiled and walked up to where he was sitting.

"You're a very good fighter." Sesshomaru told her.

"Thanks, I trained really hard in Japan." Kagome replied.

Sesshomaru smiled and casually put his arm around Kagome's shoulders.

Kagome looked up and Sesshomaru and smiled.

This was her angel, this was her new love, this was her protector, this, was her Sesshomaru.

"Perhaps if you stare a little longer I'll do a trick." Sesshomaru joked.

"No, you're not a trained dog." Kagome replied.

Sesshomaru growled.

"I'm trained in other ways." Sesshomaru purred, sending chills of excitement up Kagome's spine.

"I'm sure." Kagome told him.

Sesshomaru smiled and looked back down at the fighters. As he watched with amusement yet he couldn't help but let his heart swell with pride. Not only was Kagome a beauty, she was a fighter, which made him respect her even more so then he did already had, and she was his.

As he was called up he smirked at the stare Kagome was giving him, watching his every move.

The opponent in question was a much disliked demon by the name of Morikis; he was full blooded but was looked down upon for his childish behavior.

As the fight commenced it did not take long for it to end. Sesshomaru had delivered a brutal wound to the stomach.

"Victorious again, aren't you a strong demon." Kagome purred as Sesshomaru reclaimed his seat.

"Strong and fast." Sesshomaru corrected, referring to their expedition in her mustang.

Kagome smiled at him and rested her head upon her hand, which was currently attached to the arm that resided resting on her knee.

"Are you going to bestow us the pleasure of hearing your voice again in class?" Sesshomaru asked her.

"Perhaps if I am asked to, needless to say I need to talk to the teacher. There seems to be an upcoming singing event here, and I do not wish to be informed at the last minute of my participants." Kagome told him.

Sesshomaru nodded as the teacher dismissed the class. He quickly kissed Kagome on the cheek and walked to his changing room, with Kagome walking to hers.

Upon entering she seen Gin waiting for her, par the norm it seemed.


"You two make a cute couple." Gin told her, referring to her and Sesshomaru.

"Thank you Gin, you and InuYasha look great together as well." Kagome replied, smiling at her friend.

"I'm glad you fought Kikyou, you really did a number on her, perhaps now her ego and hatred will subside somewhat, knowing what could quite possibly happen." Gin told her, leaning against the wall.

"Perhaps, I have a shadow of a doubt that it will indeed prove successful for she is so set in her ways I believe it would be hard to break away from them." Kagome replied, sighing somewhat.

Gin nodded and headed out with Kagome. As they entered their class they choose to sit in the back, in the middle. They chatted away aimlessly about various topics and Sesshomaru seated himself beside Kagome.

The class droned on, Kagome and Gin never ceasing talking. The topic of discussion for the majority of the period was various techniques when fighting.

The two girls continued to chatter as the bell rang, signifying that they had spent the period conversing about a non related subject. They walked towards the music room and sat in their usual seat, Sesshomaru following, though he not utter a word.

Once the teacher had cleared his throat, asking for attention, Gin and Kagome ceased their discussion, saving for another time as Mr. Fekete had a serious look upon his features.

"An issue has been brought to my attention that must be addressed. In the next month and a half, their will be a singing competition, seeing as Kuan Yin Academy has ceased to send a representative, if we do not for this one, we will lose our funding. Now, I understand that many of you do not like this course, but would you rather be doing science, or something that gives far more work then needed to pass the class?" Mr. Fekete announced.

"Are you asking for a volunteer?" Sesshomaru asked, the class turning around to look at him.

"I am asking that Sesshomaru, are you going to be the one to take the offer." Mr. Fekete asked.

"If I may, if Sesshomaru decided to accept then we could do a duet, possibly getting us more funding. Two would be better then one and they judge duets harder. To pull a good score on a duet would be better then having the highest score on a solo." Kagome explained.

"You're right Kagome." Mr. Fekete told her.

Sesshomaru looked at Kagome, he really didn't want to sing, it was like a stab to his pride. For how many male demons actually sung?

"I'll so a solo, Sesshomaru can help me train; duets are too hard to learn within these next weeks." Kagome told him, lying about the learning part.

Mr. Fekete nodded and smiled, as he began his lesson on changing octave's while singing.

Kagome was slightly agitated, her nervousness would get the best of her and she would fail her school.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine." Sesshomaru told her, kissing her temple.

"You don't understand, I get really nervous and I chock." Kagome replied.

"Your performance in class was amazing, why would your solo be any different?" Sesshomaru asked her.

"The only reason I didn't chock was because you were their, you were my angel." Kagome told him, looking him the eyes.

A smile crept onto Sesshomaru's face, a smile that he could not suppress. The words rang through his head as if on replay. He was her angel.

"I'll be there when you perform I promise." Sesshomaru replied, watching her smile at him.

They sat for the rest of the class in silence. Kagome was thinking about the song she wanted to sing, it would have to be something extravagant. She knew that she could always do a Kelly Clarkson song, seeing as all of her songs were breath taking. Kagome had thought over other artists as well, she could have done a song by Queen or Aerosmith, she needed another opinion.

As the class came to a close Kagome looked at Sesshomaru.

"I need to ask Mr. Fekete a few things, will you wait for me?" Kagome asked him.

"Yes, I shall. I will be waiting at the car, don't take too long." Sesshomaru replied.

He gave her a small, but loving, kiss on the lips and left with the other students.

Kagome approached Mr. Fekete who smiled at her.

"Could I get your opinion on something?" Kagome asked him.

"Yes, what do you need?" Mr. Fekete replied.

"I was wondering weather or not you would recommend singing another Kelly Clarkson song over Queen or Areosmith?" Kagome asked him.

"Well, I personally enjoyed your Kelly Clarkson song and would like to see you try another." Mr. Fekete told her.

"Alright, I was thinking taking one from her older album; I worked on it a bit in Japan so I believe I can get it right." Kagome replied.

"Excellent, you will have to inform me on your progress and I'll tell you if any new information comes up. Now go, it seems Sesshomaru is waiting for you." Mr. Fekete told her.

Kagome smiled and nodded, heading out of the room. She walked in the direction of the front doors and exited the building.

"Well if it isn't our new miko." A voice announced.

A figure with long black hair and cold, dark eyes came out of the shadows.

Kagome had a bad feeling. The fact that the parking lot was somewhat out of view she noticed the hanyou stalking up to her. Kagome took on step back but found herself backed up against the wall. She went to turn but had two arms beside her head before she could.

Kagome could have fought her way out, but the images of Kouga were flashing through her mind. He had done this to. He had pinned her against a wall and told her what he was going to do to her.

Kagome's body seemed to be paralyzed with fear as she looked into those cold eyes.

The hanyou in question had recently roamed her body with his eyes.

"W-What do you want and who are you?" Kagome questioned.

"I am Naraku, you're new master." Naraku told her, emphasizing the word master. "Kouga told me you were a beauty." Naraku growled.

"Naraku, Kouga." Kagome breathed.

"Remember my name Kagome; you'll be screaming it later." Naraku told her huskily.

That was the same line Kouga had said before he tried to rape her.

"I believe you're mistaking your name for mine." A voice told Naraku.

From the shadows came Sesshomaru. Upon hearing the comment Kagome looked down, blushing. Even in the state she was in, Sesshomaru still exited her by his words.

"Leave." Sesshomaru commanded.


"No." Naraku told him.

As if on cue Sesshomaru's poison whip appeared and he whipped the hanyou, making him yelp in pain. In a cloud of smoke Naraku disappeared.

Sesshomaru walked over to Kagome and looked at her, checking her for marks.

"I'm okay." Kagome announced.

Sesshomaru growled, how dare Naraku touch what was his.

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked.

She got a growl in return, showing her he had his attention.

"Perhaps we can make your words true sometime." Kagome told him.

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Demeter Hera: Now that I have your attention again I would like to discuss a matter about updating. As I promised before I will try and update whenever the opportunity presents itself but, within the next week my schedule is on fixed time. Not only do I have to worry about school but I commence a new job tomorrow, further limiting my time. Therefore, if you have to wait a week, or maybe more, for a new chapter, I request that you bear with the wait. And, just for common knowledge, this story will contain a lemon, weather it be in the next chapter or not, if beyond your knowledge at this point. I bid you farewell.