Authors Note: I don't own Inu-Yasha.

I am so happy my brother let me on the computer today because I wouldn't have been able to finish it all tommorow. I said this on Wednesday.

Japanese Words

Kun- - A suffix used for friends, usually males.

Review Corner

Pink Sakura – I know but that's always the vibe Sesshomaru gives off. Mine! I swear, if they had labelers back then everything would say Sesshomaru. He's not too bright to even bother consider Kagomes, or anyone's feelings for that matter.

iLvsimplepln2 – Yah, Kouga always seemed too forward. Bring him down to size I say! Plus he was practically about to kidnap Kagome and Sesshomaru would need another warden and he doesn't have time for silly things like that.

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Chapter 7: Broken

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Once Kagome got in she was fuming as Kyoko helped Kagome into her pink kimono.

"Who does he think he is? Calling me his property."

Of course, Kyoko was trying to calm Kagome down.

"Please don't be disrespectful towards him. He DID get that Kouga guy to go away didn't he? And plus, if you yell at Lord Sesshomaru and he kicks you out where would you go?"

"… I, don't know…" Kyoko was right. Kagome had to be respectful. No matter how much Sesshomaru had pissed her off. Besides, it must have been natural for men to claim things in these olden days. Just like Kouga had claimed her. So many men could me total idiots. Kagome had finally calmed down by the time Kyoko finished brushing Kagomes' hair. Kagome let her hair hang at her shoulders.

"Ready?" Kyoko asked patiently. Kagome turned around.

"Yes, but, I remember the way. Somehow I know where his office is. And where the dining hall is. So I guess I don't have to rely on you for those things anymore!" Kyoko smiled and closed her eyes at the same time.

"I knew you'd figure it out soon enough with your demon powers!"

Kagome smiled back and started to head out to Sesshomaru's office. She got lost a few times but quickly found herself on the right path again. She finally stopped in front of the office. The door was open. Sesshomaru looked up from his work.

"Where's Kyoko?"

"Oh, I told her I could find my own way. And I did. I hope my decision was ok with my Lord?" Kagome said as she went into a deep bow.

"Very good. Now, stand and seat yourself after closing the door."

Kagome nodded as she headed in, closing the door behind her. She charmingly made her way to the chair where she sat patiently for Sesshomaru to speak first. Sesshomaru finally looked at her, putting down his quill pen.

"Why did you lie to that man? Did you tell him I made you a maid to make him mad at me?" Sesshomaru felt kind of offended if it really was the case. Kagome started to get nervous, but Sesshomaru wasn't going to bail her out this time. Kagome quickly replied.

"No my Lord, never! I told him I was a maid because I thought it was none his business to know you had a child. Was I wrong to think that Sesshomaru-sama?"

Sesshomaru felt so proud of Kagome for the first time. She was smarter then she thought. That was the kind of thinking every woman should have.

"I'm impressed. You certainly didn't learn thinking from my brother."

Kagome blushed slightly. But she felt kind of upset. Sesshomaru shouldn't be talking about Inu-Yasha that way. He was his brother for god's sakes. But if Kagome said anything disrespectful she understood she'd be alone once more with a very powerful Youkai after her. She couldn't live like that. She noticed that Sesshomaru wasn't saying anything so she decided it would be a good time to thank Sesshomaru from saving her butt just half an hour before.

"I wish to thank my Lord for saving me when Kouga-kun was…well."

"You're welcome." Sesshomaru said as if it were only something he HAD to say not something he cared to say or anything. "So you know that man as a friend?" Sesshomaru had to admit. He was really interested in what she was going to say.

"He is, or was a very good friend who had asked me to be his mate almost a year ago." Kagome could have sworn she heard Sesshomaru growl slightly. "But I declined and he has been trying ever since… I don't know what made him act that way back there. He usually is quite kind."

"It's instinct. Since you have not been a demon for quite long you wouldn't know this, but when a male demon is attracted to a female demon that seems to be superior to others he will act hastily to keep the female demon as his own. So no one else would take her. As a human you weren't seen as a target for anything that a demon couldn't kill." Sesshomaru stated simply, like he did everything. Kagome gulped slightly. Was she that much of a win, that it would even make Kouga act rashly? That was insane.

"Do you have anymore questions?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Hai, I would like to go back to my home for a bit to get some supplies and to see my family if it is ok with Sesshomaru-sama?"

"This is your home now. But you may visit your family. But where do you live exactly?"

"Umm, I actually used to live in the future. Me and Inu-Yasha would go through the well in the forest of Inu-Yasha."

"Fine, but I will be accompanying you." Sesshomaru said not even caring she was from the future. Kagome was surprised Sesshomaru didn't seem too surprised she came from the future. Was that natural? Maybe he thought she was just insane.

Kagome blushed slightly. Trying to imagine what people would think about Sesshomaru back in her time. Her family and if she could see them her friends. Her friends would probably drool but that was ok.

"If it is what my Lord desires."

"We will go tommorow on Ah-Un. Kyoko will look after Rin here at the castle."

"Yes my Lord."

"Is there anything else you want to talk about?"

"No my Lord."

"Good, then you may take your leave. I shall be seeing you at dinner."

"Yes, Sesshomaru-sama." Kagome said before getting up and bowing. She then headed out the door silently heading back to Rin's room. So Kouga was now going to be possessive hunh? Why wasn't Inu-Yasha that way? Was it because he was half human, or because he felt she wasn't worth it. No, he was just to stupid to think about it. And besides, he had Kikyou. Didn't he?

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"Inu-Yasha!" Kikyou yelled as she saw her boyfriend coming back to the village, looking defeated. Soon Inu-Yasha went up to her and smiled before kissing her. Shippou stopped himself from kicking Inu-Yasha, as did Sango and Miroku for themselves. How could Inu-Yasha just forget Kagome? They didn't know where Kagome was and Inu-Yasha was off gallivanting with Kikyou. Kagome was their friend. Even if Inu-Yasha didn't care for her as a lover he should at least care for her as a friend. Maybe when he said Kagome was nothing he meant it?

"Hey Kikyou. I missed you. Now that I have you, and there's nothing between us I never want us to be apart again." Inu-Yasha actually meant what he said. He'd never been happier… wait, he had. When Kagome was around everything was perfect. Most of the time. He wanted to look for Kagome. Sure he missed her. But she chose to go off on her own. She didn't want him near her and if she was going to run away he wasn't going to chase after her anymore.

"So, is Kagome…" Kikyou asked worried.

"She's a thing of the past. She's off doing her own thing now." Inu-Yasha said without a hint of emotion. Sango was reaching for her Hiraiktsou but Miroku stopped her. Reassuring her that it was good Inu-Yasha wasn't being too crazy over the whole thing.

"But Miroku. He's acting like Kagome never even mattered. Was never there."

"But Inu-Yasha's right. He can do what he wants. It's all his choice. We can't decide whom he wants to be friends with or whom he chooses to be his mate. We can't make him want to find Kagome. But we can decide what we want to do. And I don't know about you guys but I'm going to find Kagome."

Sango nodded and so did Shippou. Inu-Yasha watched from the corner of his eye. Kikyou's worried voice soon entered his mind again.

"Are, you going to go with them?"

"No."

Miroku was truly hurt. Inu-Yasha truly didn't care about Kagome.

"Then I guess its good-bye Inu-Yasha until we meet once more. I wish you and Lady Kikyou a good life."

"Same on my behalf Inu-Yasha." Sango added after Miroku. Shippou totally snubbed Inu-Yasha. It was Inu-Yasha's entire fault anyways. Shippou merely glanced back once to see Inu-Yasha and Kikyou embracing each other.

"How could you be so stupid Inu-Yasha?" Shippou muttered before Inu-Yasha and Kikyou could no longer be seen.

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Kagome laughed as Suzu jumped into her lap after Rin had chased after her. Rin also laughed as she plopped down beside Kagome.

"You're the best Kagome! Jaken would never be any fun… who was that man back there?"

Kagome hesitated a bit. "An old friend of mine but I don't think we're going to be friends much longer." Rin just shrugged it off and continued to play with Suzu until Kyoko knocked on the door and announced it was time to help Kagome into her dinner attire. Kagome decided to wear the black kimono with silver flowers. Kagome once again did her hair in a ponytail before going to Rin's room, helping the girl into a dark blue kimono. Kagome was thinking about tommorow. What a fiasco it would be. She could guess Inu-Yasha and Kikyou might be in the village. The fact she was working for Inu-Yasha's brother would crush Inu-Yasha. But on the bright side she'd be able to see her friends. Her family. And her friends from back home. It'd be great if Sesshomaru weren't there. But she couldn't retaliate.

"Rin, tommorow Kyoko will be with you because I must go back to my old home with Sesshomaru for tommorow. Remember to take good care of Suzu."

"But you're coming back right?"

"Yes. Of course Rin. My life is here now. Taking care of you." Kagome sighed. It sounded so depressing.

"Yay!"

"No we got to hurry up to get to dinner."

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Sesshomaru sat impatiently in his chair waiting for Kagome and Rin to arrive so they could start dinner early. He wasn't mad at them, because they weren't late. Actually, he was early. He was really hungry for some odd reason. Soon Sesshomaru could see Kagome ushering Rin to the table where Kagome pulled out a chair for Rin then herself as she had done the night before.

"Etsu, please start serving the food." Sesshomaru said impassionedly.

Etsu nodded before going to the kitchen and then arriving back with four other maids with food in each of their hands. Once again some strange food for the adults and fish for the child. Before eating Rin spoke to Sesshomaru.

"I still have to show you how I can write my name! When can I show you Sesshomaru-sama?"

"Kagome will escort you to my office after dinner." Rin nodded in delight before digging into her food. Kagome ate in total silence trying to figure out the outcome of Sesshomaru going to her world.

'Would he be able to even get to the other side? Oh yes, I could give him a jewel shard. Perfect.'

Once they finished Kagome lead Rin upstairs to her room to get Rin's own pencil and paper. Rin had also drawn a picture for Sesshomaru she wanted to give to him. Kagome looked at the picture. It was of Rin, Kagome, and Sesshomaru. Of course they were stick figures but the long white hair made Sesshomaru obvious. And of course Kagomes' cat ears gave her away. Rin had written her name above her own stick person.

"Kagome-sama? Would you be able to show me how to spell Sesshomaru-sama and Kagome-sama?"

Kagome smiled down at the little girl.

"Of course!"

Kagome then grabbed Rin's hand and headed down to the office. Kagome was proud of herself because not once had she lost track of how to get to Sesshomaru's office. This time the door was closed. Kagome took a deep breath as she knocked on the door.

"Come in." A flat voice came from inside.

Kagome opened the door and stepped inside before bowing, as did Rin. Rin then ran up to Sesshomaru with a piece of paper and a pen and wrote out her name. Rin then held up the words to Sesshomaru who complimented her then Kagome for teaching Rin how to do it.

"And look! I drew a picture for you! It's you, me, and Kagome!" Sesshomaru smiled slightly to appease the child but hardly could feel as proud as he was that she was learning how to spell.

"Very good Rin. Now it is time for you to go to bed. Oyasumi."

Rin nodded and turned to Kagome who picked up the tiered girl who had once been very hyper.

"Oyasumi, my Lord." Kagome added before bowing and leaving, Kagome guessed all the excitement was gone. She carried Rin to her room where Kagome attended to Rin's bedtime rituals.

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Authors note: Bad Inu-Yasha… Bad! Lol sorry about it being late. I had confirmation classes yesterday so I think I'm going to post from Tuesdays and Fridays. Because I have more time to work on them so yah.

Favorite Quote of the Chapter

Kagome could have sworn she heard Sesshomaru growl slightly.