Backlash from the Past

Summary: Sesshomaru finds out a dark secret from his past and falls into a deep depression. Who can this down-cast demon go to for comfort? Kagome has had enough. Inuyasha confuse her with Kikyo and that was the last straw. Heart broken and confused she runs into the forest. Who can she turn to?

Disclaimer: No I don't own Inuyasha BLAH BLAH BLAH. Do I have to say it every time?

Chapter 1: A Rude Awakening

Jaken sat in the palace library on his latest task his lord had set for him. He, Jaken, was supposed to look up Sesshomaru-sama's family history on his MOTHER'S side. It was important to his lord. Rumors were spreading that the lord had another sibling around and he was ordered to find him or her.

"Why would he want to look up his mother's family for? It only means more work for me" He grumbled to himself. "OH MY!" he exclaimed, "WHAT? My God! Sesshomaru-sama must hear this right away!" 'Oh Kami he won't be too happy about this.'

Jaken gathered up his research and the staff of to heads into his arms. He ran his way along the halls of the palace. Reaching his lord's study he stopped and quietly knocked on the large door. "Lord Sesshomaru. I have something to show you of great urgency."

"Enter Jaken."

Jaken cautiously opened the large doors and stepped in. Mumbling was heard from outside the door for a few moments a…!. They Paused.

"Did you find them?"

"Not exactly, Milord."

"What's that…?" He was clearly upset.

"It's about Suki-sama…she was… um…"

"She was what?" Jaken handed him his research and cowered as his eyes scanned the parchment.

"SHE WAS WHAT!" Sesshomaru was stupefied. "That…that means I'm…" His face paled.

"Yes Sir." Jaken lowered his head readying himself for a smack on his head.

"Leave me Jaken" His voice was distraught.

"Yes Milord" Jaken quietly started to exit.

"And Jaken."

"Yes, Milord?"

"Tell this to NO ONE"

Kagome's body ached everywhere. The latest battle against Naraku had really taken its toll on her. She knew she would be sore for quite some time. Her clothes were almost unrecognizable with blood and gore. She was extremely happy with herself for keeping that miko outfit from Keade.

Even though Sango had also been battered up quite a bit too, Kagome insisted on going to a hot spring by herself. "Oh, Sango, if you see Inuyasha, tell him where I am." She said.

"No problem Kagome. I'll also keep a certain someone away from the spring, so you may bathe in privacy." Sango and Kagome glared in Miroku's direction, making him winch. Kagome said her goodbyes and was on her way.

At the spring, Kagome stripped down and carefully let herself into the steamy water. She gently scrubbed herself clean. She untangled her hair and relaxed in the water. She was so out of herself that she didn't notice the familiar presence nearby.

Snapping out of her relaxed state, Kagome quickly got dressed in her miko garb and did her hair up similar to Kikyo's style. She felt a little out of herself, but it had to do till she could go home and get a new change of clothes. Turning around she saw a movement in the forest.

Her body tensed and she quickly drew an arrow. Before she could ready her bow, a pair of arms encircled her waist and spun her around, taking her lips into a fiery kiss. She opened her eyes and froze. Inuyasha was kissing her. Why? When had his feelings changed? She soon found herself getting lost in herself and responding to him. She deepened the kiss and whispered his name.

"Inu…Yasha." Her voice was faint and almost unrecognizable.

"Kikyo…" He whispered back. Just then, at that moment, her world came crashing down. 'Why? Why would fate be so cruel to me? Why must they tease me?' tears welled up in her eyes and she was almost speechless.

Pushing Inuyasha away she turned and said, "If you really paid attention to me and not my appearance you would relies that I'm NOT Kikyo!" The pain and anguish was ready to explode inside her. She wanted to smack that look of surprise right off his face. She knew exactly how Kikyo scent was like. It was almost like Kagome's, but had the lingering smell of graveyard soil and ash.

"Ka…Kagome?" His voice trailed at the very realization of the truth.

"NO DUH SHERLOCK! WHO'D YOU THINK I WAS! OH WAIT I KNOW, MY FUCKIN INCARNATION! MAYBE YOU'D ACCTUALLY HAVE FEELINGS FOR ME IF I WAS DEAD AND DRESSED LIKE THIS!" Her blood was boiling and she knew she couldn't stop. This was the last straw, he knew it too.

"WHY THE FUCK DID I EVEN FUCKING TRY, IT'S NOT LIKE YOU EVER FUCKING CARED! WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING! HOPE IS SUCH A POINTLESS THING WHEN IT COMES TO A NO GOOD, POMPOUS, ARRIGONT, SELF-CENTERED, BRAINLESS, MACHO MAN WANNA-BE LIKE YOU!"

That had hit him like a ton of bricks. He was so shock that she was capable of such language, let alone say it to him. Her words actually made it past his thick skull. (Lol I just had to say it . )

"Kagome." Was all her was able to muster up, because she sat his ass into oblivion.

"INUYASHA! SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, (Takes a breath) SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, (Yet another breath) SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT(almost done and another breath), SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT,(finale big breath) SIT!

A/N: Wow let me just count that for a sec to help you guys understand her extent of mercy towards this particular hanyou. 41 one regular sits and 1 loud meaningful sit. Wow the bitch was PISSED! Well, I admit I would be too. I mean come on, Inuyasha is really dumb if he's does something stupid as this. Ok, well I've babbled enough. BTW: SORRY FOR THE OOC-NESS.

Kagome grabbed her yellow backpack and stormed off into the woods. Where was she going, she didn't exactly know or care. The only thing she knew was that if Inuyasha came looking for her she would kill him. Literally kill him.

"How could he be so stupid?" she said to herself aloud, "Why in the world would or could he do that. I guess I've known it for quite some time now. I knew I couldn't stop him from seeing her, but still it hurt just knowing he was. He isn't very good at being suave. That was the last straw. I am not going to travel with him anymore. He can use his oh so precious Kikyo to find the jewel shards for him. I AM NO TOOLS!" The last part she screamed at the top of her lungs.

She ran through the woods till she was panting. She knew she was lost. Matter of factly she was glad she was lost. She was also glad she had enough sense to bring her pack. It was fully packed; she had just come back from home two days ago and insisted they didn't eat more than one thing per person that night.

Soon she found herself at a clearing, beautiful as they came. There was a stream running through it making flowers flourish all around. It was perfect for her to camp at. She unrolled her sleeping bag and cleared away an area for a small fire near the bank of the stream. She quickly found some wood and kindling and started a cozy fire for herself.

After she was finished she got out the supplies she needed to make some Ramen for a meal. While the water boiled she occupied herself with cleaning out her pack of the unnecessary. Soon her ramen was ready and she was eating and was quite proud of herself

What she didn't know was a presence was watching her from a short distance. Its sad golden honey eyes sat there, staring at her from afar.

Sesshomaru had sensed her a while ago, maybe about three hours back. He felt her pain. It so resembled his own, but it was completely different. This confused and intrigued him. This girl was just so mysterious. She was eating something very odd. He had never seen or smelled anything like it, and she had made it so quickly.

This girl was truly fascinating, but that was beside the point. Maybe she would understand. Maybe, just maybe, she would or could help him and he could protect her as a sign of gratitude. Besides Rin would need a caregiver of her own kind, Jaken was doing a less than satisfactory job.

'This girl must trust me if she is to come with me.'

Kagome felt it. Eyes were following her every move. The presence was familiar and sad. The familiar sense made her ignore it. It moved closer to her. She didn't bother to turn. She could guess who it was.

"Inuyasha, No, I won't return with you." No response.

"I guess you could have some ramen though." She handed the bowl behind her. This time he reacted. He gently took the bowl from her hand.

"You do realize that I expect you to leave as soon as you're done." No response.

"INUYASHA, DO YOU HEAR ME?"

"I doubt he does for I am not my half brother, Miko" She froze. That voice, she knew that voice.

"Sesshomaru," She whispered. Her body tensed.

"I have a proposition for you," he continued knowing he had sparked some interest, "I know as well as you do that you do not intend on returning with my brother, as you have plainly stated. I know you also have noticed the girl who has been following me, have you not?" She nodded. "I propose that we work together. Rin needs a female of her kind to help care for her and teach her the ways of her kind and you need protection from those which you cannot purify, Sick, vile, and twisted human males, who wonder around in the forests looking for delicate prey, which are all alone like you."

She knew he was right and quite frankly it scared her. She knew it would be a better choice than wondering alone in the woods by herself.

"I agree along a few conditions." He stared at her blankly, as if sayings go on, with ramen in his mouth. "I have to be able to go home at least twice a month. I have to be able to have a room to myself." To that he simply replied 'of course'. "I have to be able to have a break from Rin every so often. AND if possible, I would like a room near Rin."

He nodded his head, "You may have your requests, IF you…"

"If I what?"

"Bring some of this mysterious food with you."

"I guess it runs in the family."

"What do you mean by that, miko?"

"Oh, nothing of importance…"

"Hmmm…."