First off I would like to apologize for such a late update. I was grounded for the rest of the summer, but I didn't forget my duties as an author.

Lately, I've been wondering about how to get all of you out there involved in my stories. So I decided that playing guessing games might be fun. And since I'm a difficult person, the things I would like for you to guess would be difficult as well. So each chapter will have a different question or clue and each of my stories will have different categories for guessing. If you think that this is a good idea put it in your review. I love hearing your opinions even if it's not about my story.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters in any way. Also, I'll only accept flames if you leave your name and/or e-mail address so I can reply. It's only fair.

Chapter 3: What to do?

Red and orange embers crackled deceivingly an arm's length away. It's innocence never revealing it's hidden dangers. The warmth and comfort it provided only whispered of its destructive temperature. The beautiful flaming yellow core contained heat so unbearable that no life could be born from it. This same fire blessed a young woman with its thermal talents.

Red hued light danced along alabaster skin and raven hair. Blue unfocussed eyes shown violet as she sat comfortably amongst her friends. Even in her dazed state Kagome was aware of the activities of all her companions.

From her place by the fire she could hear Shippo's laughter as he and Kirara played in a nearby meadow. An older woman with lengthy black hair sat beside her with a large boomerang across her green clad legs. With the gentle change of the wind came the sudden shift in her surroundings. This unforeseen alteration brought Kagome out of her daze. She took a glimpse at her comrades and noticed that they did not sense the power surge. She immediately rose to her feet and began to walk into the dark forest. Something about that ripple of power was strangely familiar.

"And just where do you think you're going?" a low voice drifted smoothly to her ears and stopped her in her tracks. The memory of Inuyasha sitting next to a sleeping Miroku barreled its way to the front of her mind and she mentally kicked herself. Without turning around she answered, "I'm going to go take a bath. Miroku is sound asleep finally, I know it will be undisturbed". It sounded convincing enough to her, but Inuyasha might not buy it. She waited patiently as he considered letting her go.

"Fine, go take your bath, but don't take too long. There are blood thirsty, sex-crazed demons out there, so be alert." And there it was. Every time she wanted to take a bath or go home he would say something to try and scare her. She knew he wouldn't let her go if it was too dangerous. Next, he would threaten her. Just as she predicted Inuyasha's gruff voice called out to her again.

"And if you're not back in an hour I'll come and drag you out, dressed or not!"
' That has to be the lamest threat ever. I guess he couldn't think of a better one. Poor Inuyasha.' "Whatever," was her soft response as she continued to disappear within the dark shadows of the forest.

The forest was so dark she couldn't see her hand in front of her face. Only when she got closer to the clearing with the wide, dark colored stream running in a curvy path through its middle, did the moon finally light her way. The water reflected the pale light as it flowed rhythmically, making tiny silver waves. It was a beautiful sight.

The navy blue sky was dotted with sparkling silver stars. The full moon was bright and seemed to bless the earth with its light. Not a cloud in the sky was visible to her naked eye. Even better was that there are no tall concrete buildings to block the view. The trees were like tall giants towering over her tiny form. Their leaves swayed lazily in the breeze. The beauty of the sight could not compare to the angelic white clad figure standing proudly by the water's edge. Gods above he was beautiful.

His back was facing her, but she knew he was aware of her presence, he always was. She took slow, timid steps towards the forlorn figure. She stood beside him and gazed at the moon. For some unknown reason she did not want to disturb himm, but she didn't want to leave him either. She was roused from her thoughts by a deep silky voice, "Beautiful". Kagome turned her head a notch to see his face. Sesshomaru was still gazing at the heavens so she assumed he was commenting on the moon.

"Hai, the moon is quite beautiful tonight." Bemusement flashed unnoticeably in golden pools before he spoke.

"I was not referring to the moon." Kagome's expression changed from one of tranquility to one of shock and embarrassment.

" Then what were you talking about?"

"You." He said it so casually; it was as if he were stating the weather. Kagome was in complete shock. Her jaw hung loosely by its hinges and her eyes were like two big blue saucers. Sesshomaru stood proudly, his face towards the sky and seemed to be unaware of the impact of which his statement had. Kagome began to look around, trying to convince herself that he was talking to someone else.

"Feigning stupidity is unattractive."

"What do you mean by that?"

" I am not interested in ignorant women. Therefore, by pretending that you don't understand, when I know that you do is unbecoming. I strongly suggest you stop."

"So otherwise you find me attractive?"

"Yes, Kagome. You are beautiful. I never imagined giving you a compliment would be this difficult."

" Any girl would be shocked."

"Most girls would consider the compliment an invitation to rut."

"First, I didn't need to know that. Second, if they consider it an invitation then they are desperate whores."
"Are you implying that I only attract harlots?"

"No just that you turn women into your own personal love slaves."

"So you're one of my many love slaves?" The hopeful gleam in his eyes disturbed for a moment. ' What the hell is going on here?'

"Not even in your dreams, Sesshomaru." A deep soft chuckle rang through the small clearing. Kagome gave him a confused look while trying to get over the shock of witnessing the great demon lord laugh. It was surprisingly pleasant and not the least bit evil. Which confused her greatly.

"And what exactly do find funny?" she questioned with her eyebrow raised. He just shook his head and returned his golden gaze to the moon. Kagome released a sigh of defeat and sat on the soft green grass.

"Sesshomaru, why are you here and not with Rin?" Her knees were drawn to her chin and her arms were wrapped loosely around her shapely calves.

" I came to take a bath, but instead I got a talkative woman who seems to think she has control over one's dreams." Kagome did NOT like the way he put that.

"I 'm sorry if I kept you from bathing. I'll just..."

"You don't have to leave."

"Well I'm not going to stay and watch!"

" You could join me."

"YOU HENTAI! I MOST CERTAINLY WILL NOT JOIN YOU!!!!"

"Fine suit yourself." Sesshomaru shrugged his broad shoulders and glanced at Kagome's now exposed back. He watched, as she seemed to turn around in slow motion. His eyes drinking in her visible stomach. This seemed to go unnoticed by his eye candy.

"Why do you act as if it is some kind of honor to bathe with you?" this brought him back to reality and he mentally kicked himself for his brief fantasy.

"Why wouldn't it be?" ( A/N: A simple question don't you think?)
Kagome's hands balled at her sides as she narrowed her eyes. " You are the most egotistical, self-diluted youkai I have ever met!!!"

"You forgot extremely handsome." His eyes sparkled with amusement right before he gave her a wink.

"Yeah, you're a real bishounen." She stated sarcastically.

"Damn right." He said as he flashed her a smile that almost made her swoon. She would have if she weren't so angry. Sesshomaru was unaffected by the hellish fire burning deep within her sapphire orbs.

"Did you know that you are more beautiful when you're angry?"

"What's with the compliments?"

"I don't know what you're talking about. I always compliment you."

"Whatever!"

"I'm complimenting you right now just by being here."

"I never knew you had a sense of humor."

"Spend more time with me and you'll see I'm quite the jester."

"I doubt it." Sesshomaru graced her with an uncharacteristic shrug.

"Doubt it, believe it, worship me for it in the end you'll see it just the same." With that he began to disrobe. Kagome, being oblivious, had not noticed. She was too busy removing her shoes and socks so that she could put her feet in the water.

"Is there a reason behind your friendly mood or is it because Inuyasha's not around?" When she received no reply she began to look around. Her clear blue eyes quickly scanned the area and she was shocked to see Sesshomaru's clothing, but no Sesshomaru. Suddenly, two stripped arms snaked out of the water and pulled her beneath the water's reflective surface. She immediately broke the surface and gasped for air.

While catching her breath she searched wildly for the tricky inu taiyoukai. Behind her a silver haired figure raised stealthily from the life preserving liquid. Kagome, who was completely unaware, was splashed unmercifully. She spun around quickly and the fight was on. The sounds of splashing and laughter rang through the tiny clearing, their bodies lit only by the pale beams of the moon.

" What the hell happed to you?" Inuyasha yelled once he saw her soaked form appear from the shadows. Her clothes and hair was dripping onto the dead brown leaves that covered the forest floor. Shiny black, wavy locks framed her face. She was carrying her shoes and socks. Inuyasha noticed that thick lines of water were running rapidly down her slender arms and was acquiesced by her white tennis shoes. Her white t-shirt, which was cut to show her mid-riff and the elastic bottom of her sports bra, was clinging to her chest and her jean shorts seemed uncomfortable in its waterlogged state. Inuyasha stood from his place by the fire and stomped over to the still smiling girl and repeated his question. Kagome blinked and shook her head as if to clear her mind and finally realized that Inuyasha was yelling at her.

"What is it now, Inuyasha?" her shown her annoyance that was way too obvious in her tone.

"WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!" His face was red with anger, but his eyes shown brightly with his concern.

"I fell in the stream." She said simply. It wasn't a complete lie. She did have an unexpected trip in the stream.

"You were supposed to take a bath not try and drown yourself!! And why are you smiling? I don't believe this 'I fell in' bullshit. You're hiding something!"
'Damn. Caught.' "Ok, fine. I saw Sesshomaru at the stream. We had a talk with him being arrogant as usual and he was being quite friendly. Then he pulled me into the stream and we had a water fight. Happy now, Inuyasha?"

"Why don't you try telling the truth this time!" His golden eyes shown orange in the firelight and his silver hair sparkled as gold hues danced along its length. "No way what you just told me was the truth. It was nothing, but a bold face lie!" spittle flew out of his mouth and Kagome scrunched up her nose in disgust.

"Whatever." She said while brushing past Inuyasha to get to her bag. Once she had on dry clothes she curled up into her sleeping bag and fell asleep.

Kagome was sitting on her bed holding the same outfit from that night. She had been psyched about her date until that unwanted memory surfaced. Tears were flowing gently over her soft alabaster cheeks. The salty liquid collected at the tip of her chin and fell silently onto the white fabric of the cut-off t-shirt. Painful memories raced through her mind causing pain so terrible that she could no longer hold back her tears. She cried for the love she lost. She cried for the loneliness that Sesshomaru had to endure. She cried for herself. But mostly she cried because she could do nothing to prevent it all.
" Maybe I should cancel my date with Seto."

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Bottomless pools of darkness gazed into the depths of a large sapphire. The image of a crying Kagome floated within its core. Blue curls flowed over pale green skin and clung to a black tank top. An evil grin conquered crimson lips as she watched with delight. Kagome's life will soon end and o one will be in her way. So far her plan was going smoothly. "Perfect."

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What the hell! Looks at security guards Alright who let her in? Guards shrug shoulders and look at each other Okay so how much did she pay you? Guard #3: about 2k each. AH HA so you did let her in. Wait $ 2000. That bitch! Damn Groupies!