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Inuyasha had sat down on the ground facing the water. He couldn't believe what had happened to him. He had come to the river to think and be secluded from the others.

So... I became a full demon again... I can't believe that Kagome wasn't scared of me. That she actually nuzzled me... Maybe she likes me. Inuyasha's face twisted in puzzlement. Maybe she even loves me? Argh... what am I saying... She couldn't be, could she? Who would love a filthy half-breed like myself?

His ear twitched when footsteps were heard from behind him.

"There you are. Here, have some ramen. You were the only one who didn't eat."

"I'm not hungry."

"All right then." she said placing the cup on a rock by her foot.

She walked over to him and squatted behind him. Slowly sitting down to straddle his hips from behind. She wrapped her arms around his mid section, surprised on how built he was.

Wow that kimono really hides a lot of him.

"You know you were pretty awesome back there"

"Nah, that was only survival instincts."

"Doesn't matter your future mate would be proud."

"F... F.. Future mate?"

"Yeah. I bet she would be proud." Kagome said as she rested her head on his shoulder.

"Hmnn. My mother used to hold me like that."

"Oh really, did she do this?" Kagome nuzzled her face into his neck. Gently rubbing her nose on his skin causing goose bumps to rise.

"Kagome do you know what you are doing!"

"Yes trying to make you feel better."

"Come here." He said as he grabbed her and swung her around to sit in his lap.

"Let me tell you a secret. You do make me feel better. I also want to thank you for standing up for me back there. But if you repeat anything I just said I'll deny it all."

"Alright I won't tell," she giggled wrapping her arms around him once more. She snuggled closer to him and closed her eyes. She rubbed her cheek against the soft material of the white under-kimono. She grabbed her red kimono closer to her. She inhaled his scent.

Mmm. Pine and grass.

"Goodnight Inuyasha."

"Goodnight Kagome."

Seeing that she had fallen asleep, he bent down and gently kissed her on the forehead. Inuyasha slowly slipped both of them down to lie on the forest floor as he too fell fast asleep holding Kagome close to him.

"Oh shut up you stupid birds." Kagome growled as she slowly woke up.

Kagome made to get up but was surprised to find herself snagged. She gently rolled over and found Inuyasha fast asleep next to her. She smiled and brushed his hair from his angelic face.

This is the second time I've fallen asleep with him near me. But some how I don't mind. I feel safe when he's around. It's strange really.

Kagome gently kissed the tip of his nose and made to get up. Inuyasha grunted, rolled over with her on top and wrapped his arms tighter around her. She grinned.

There's just something about him that makes me act like this. She thought

"Mmmnn Mine.. all mine." he muttered.

"Oh really?" asked Kagome giggling. "Inuyasha it's time to wake up."

"No.. Comfortable."

"Please?"

"Alright."

Inuyasha opened his eyes and found that Kagome's face was mere centimeters away from his own. He looked down to her lips and back up into her eyes.

They're so full...

His heart started pounding. He continued to look into her eyes until he noticed that they had become darker. He knew then that she wanted what he wanted.

"May I?'

"Yes." Kagome answered breathlessly.

Inuyasha smirked and slowly raised his head to meet her lips with his own. Kagome moaned and leaned into the kiss. He responded by opening his mouth and placing his tongue to her lips begging for entrance. He rolled her over so that she was under him. Meanwhile his hand had started to roam over Kagome's body.

"Oh Inuyasha" she gasped; loving the sensations he was creating.

Inuyasha took this opportunity to slip his tongue into her mouth. He traced the lining contours of her lips and teeth only to dart back into the depths of her to tango with her tongue. As his tongue began to dance with hers, she unknowingly began to rub her hips against his. She gasped at the tingles that were sent down her spine only to settle in her womanly core. Inuyasha moaned as her soft stomach began to grind against him. He slowly stroke up her side only to rest on the side of her breast. He broke the kiss and looked into her eyes. Silently asking her permission. Quickly she nodded knowing that she needed this as much as he did. He knew at that moment that she was meant to be with him.

"Kagome" he growled. As he began to trail down to the side of her neck, he slowly licked the pulse that was quickening with every seductive move he made.

"Yes," Kagome moaned, she began to arch in his arms trying to get closer to his body.

"Will you be..."

"Gome-chan!"

"Rin, I'm going to kill you!" hollered both Inuyasha and Kagome.

"What? I was sent to get you for breakfast. Fine if your going to be that way I'm going to take a bath!" Rin huffed as she walked away. Tired of being the messenger that's always shot.

Rin left Kagome and Inuyasha by themselves once again. Inuyasha turned his attention back to Kagome only to find her watching him. He blushed as he remembered the fiery kiss they had just shared.

"I'm sorry Kagome I shouldn't have done…'

"Shh. It's alright." she interrupted placing her finger on his lips.

Inuyasha took the opportunity to capture that finger gently with his teeth. Kagome gasped at the sensations his fangs had caused.

"You liked that?" asked Inuyasha quietly nuzzling her nose

"Ye... Yeah. It felt kinda exciting."

"Kagome... May I kiss you again?"

"Please." Kagome murmured.

Inuyasha slowly lowered his head back down to meet her lips once more. He couldn't believe that this human had actually let him kiss her and she was enjoying it as well!

Maybe my mother was right; maybe I just found my soul mate.

"Kagome." he said breaking off the kiss. "Will you be my..."

But before he could finish his sentence a horrifying scream rang throughout the forest.

"Oh no, that's Rin." said Kagome

"No! Get away from me you ugly frog!" screamed Rin as she splashed him trying to hide herself.

"I'm a toad you stupid girl. But tell me why you are not falling for my spell!" said Jaken

"Because she is already mated. It protects her as well as voiding off ugly demons such as yourself." responded an angry Sesshoumaru.

"Lord Sesshoumaru!" cried Rin

She ran out of the river to his side. Sesshoumaru sweat dropped as he realized that she was naked. He quickly grabbed her kimono and wrapped her in it.

"WHAT HAPPENED?" huffed Kagome.

"It seems that this toad decided to come back for Rin. "

Sesshoumaru made to kill the toad, but Rin's hands had gripped his robes.

"Please Lady Rin you must let go."

With Sesshoumaru and the others distracted, Jaken decided to run. Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha both began to run after him but Kagome's holler stopped them.

"Guys, send Kouga he's the fastest to follow him. We need to find Sango. Kouga, please follow him."

"Okay then." Kouga said. " I'll do anything for my woman."

"SHE'S NOT YOUR WOMAN!" yelled Inuyasha, as Kouga sped off to follow the toad.

"Whew that was close." huffed Jaken "Now to see how my precious keepsakes are doing."

Jaken walked down the long clammy stairs to his dungeons. He walked to the cell holding Sango and Ayame, a woman he had collected years ago.

"Well my beauties it is dinner time."

"I don't want your lousy food!" snapped Sango she flung her basket handle at Jaken. Startled, Jaken knocked the tray on to the floor.

"You'll pay for that you dumb girl!"

In a rage Jaken stormed back up the stairs and into his laboratory.

"That was foolish," mumbled Ayame

"Why? We're going to be out of here soon. I know my friend Kagome will come and save us," responded Sango

"It must be nice to have friends," sighed Ayame

"What do you mean don't you have friends? Don't wolves have packs?"

"Yes. But unfortunately, my pack was destroyed in a battle against Jaken that's how he became lord of the south."

"That tiny thing?"

"Yes, he may be small but that staff of heads has tremendous power. I am the last of my pack. They all died to protect me. I was betrothed to another wolf. A leader of another pack."

"Well, Kagome should be here soon. When push comes to shove she can kick some ass.

Seriously, will you travel with us when we are freed?"

"You. Want me to travel with you?"

"Yes, unless you have some place to go?"

"No, I don't. Thank you for letting me join you."

"Hey, I wouldn't leave a new friend out in the cold.'

"Sango do you hear that?"

"Hear what?"

"Voices, sounds like a battle."

"Maybe it's Kagome and the others!"

"Maybe they can hear us?"

"Yeah, OI KAGOME HELP WE'RE DOWN HERE!"

Kouga had returned rapidly to lead the others to Jaken's lair.

"This way love." Kouga said.

He grabbed Kagome and pulled her close. Kouga took a quick glance at Inuyasha to gage his reaction. Kouga was surprised to find that Inuyasha's eyes had turned red with blue pupils. No sooner had they changed, they returned back to their normal gold.

"Flea bag!"

"Mutt Face."

"Will you two shut up!" sighed Kagome. Stepping quickly out of Kouga's arms she walked over to Inuyasha knowing he could turn at any moment.

"Inuyasha, let's just go okay?" she said tugging on his white sleeve.

"Feh."

Kouga began to lead them to the place, before long they had reached Jaken's lair.

"Okay this is it."

They stood at the entrance to the lair of the Lord of the South. They looked at the gates and wondered what to do. They sized up the doors to know what they were made of and decided the best approach.

"They are made of stone." Sesshoumaru remarked. The rest just nodded confirming what he said was truth. Before anyone could devise a plan, Inuyasha pulled out Tetsusaiga and attacked the doors. They all stared as he blew the doors down. Inuyasha smirked with pride at what he done as the others looked on in exasperation.

"Great dog breath, now he knows we are here for sure." commented Kouga.

As if on cue the toad appeared at the top of his gates.

"How did you find me!" he squeaked.

"Enough of this small talk! Give us the basket or I'll huff and puff and blow your castle in!"

" What are you, the big bad wolf now?" asked Rin to Kouga.

"What is with you and this whole fairytale stuff since we got here?" piped in Kagome.

"I don't know, you tell me. You started it at Grandma's."

"I did not!"

"Did too!"

As the girls fought once more with one another, Sesshoumaru turned his attention to Inuyasha. They were fighting once more. He rolled his eyes. He turned his attention once again to Jaken. Seeing all that had transpired behind him confused him, he went to make his move. By his feet was Daisy yipped his heels to get his attention. Never to disappoint her he turned to her inquisitive stare.

"My Lov...Lord...why are you bothering to travel with this group? What is your true intention with this lower Lord of the South at all My Lord?" Daisy asked.

Sesshoumaru's eyes momentarily widened. He responded as emotionless as possible to remain in control.

"Daisy you know well as I if we defeat I will gain his territory. I am with this group to further that need."

All Daisy did was nod. He turned his gaze to Jaken once more noticing the familiar yellow glow emanate from him. Jaken's gaze was on Rin with malice and lust. In the background the fighting was still going on in full force. This angered him even more. She knew what was going to happen and backed way.

The air crackled around Sesshoumaru. The wind picked up pace. Lightning formed in the sky, thunder racked the heavens. His face distorted and turned into a white snout with lolling tongue. His hands began to grow into furled paws. Claws long as knives formed. The fluff grew on his shoulder to mold into his back as it extended into a billowing white coat. Everyone stopped. All was silent save for the maelstrom that had erupted at the onslaught of a fierce taiyouki.

Sesshoumaru stood in his full demonic form. He howled into the night with a battle cry to gain the others attention. Jaken quaked in his little toad robes. The yellow light dissipated quickly. He couldn't break the gaze of the taiyouki staring right into him.

"Oh...no..."Jaken shivered knowing his life was over.

The others gathered into a tight circle. They watched in gathered amazement at the Lord. He leaped into the air with practiced grace. He brought down his right paw and swiped the toad into four quarters. At the loss of its master the staff of heads splintered. A bright yellow light erupted forth and enveloped the castle. A loud bang was heard that shook the earth.

Sesshoumaru reverted back into his original form. Daisy quickly rejoined her master. Rin looked on as she saw a faint smile form on his lips as he looked down at Daisy as she rubbed up against his leg. Rin frowned.

Something isn't right here with those two...

Sesshoumaru glanced back to see the frown on Rin's face. He brought his emotions under control. The stoic mask he always wore once again in place. Daisy sensing trouble, stepped away from her beloved Lord.

"Do you hear something?" Kagome cut through the silence.

Rin turned to her. "Yes I hear something like yelling and banging."

With that said the two sisters dashed into the castle in search of the source of the noise. The others followed close behind.

"GET US OUT OF HERE!" Ayame and Sango screamed as loud as they could together.

"Sango!" Kagome called happily to see that her best friend was all right. Rin was close behind.

"Sango-Chan!" she hollered.

The others closed in around them.

"How will we get the door opened?" Miroku asked.

"I already tried to use my weapon." Sango interjected.

Miroku turned around to look into the chocolate eyes of Sango. A light hue of maroon highlighted them. She wore a tight black outfit with red armor. A huge boomerang type object sat on her back waiting to see battle. Her hair was brought up into a tight ponytail on her head. It seemed to billow around her shoulders. Miroku took the ravishing sight before him with an intake of breath.

She is simply remarkable...

Sango blinked under the hard stare of his purple pools. She could see that he was built under his flowing monk robes.

He isn't so bad when he isn't being a low down letch...

" Lady Sango?"

"Yes?"

"May I have your hand for a second?"

"Ummm...I guess..." She warily gave it to him through the bars. He took it and kneeled down in front of her.

"Will you do me the honor of bearing my children?"

He got two bumps on the head for his answer. Sango stomped back over to the door of the cell where the rest of the group was congregating. Inuyasha fumed over Miroku, a fist clenched.

" Stupid monk. Come on, we have work to do." he said as he grabbed the back of his robes to drag him to the door of the cell.

The cell was dark. The sounds of other female voices could be heard within the darkness. Sango turned and was searching for the person she came to know as a friend. She left Kagome to figure out the lock as she searched for Ayame.

"Ayame? Where are you?"

"I'm right here Sango." She said as she stepped from the shadows.

Kouga hearing a new voice looked up from his corner. His eyes widened at the sight of another wolf demon. The fact that she was female excited him even more. Glancing at Kagome he suddenly felt guilty. He returned his gaze to Ayame. He slowly took in how her hair was tied into two ponytails. He looked upon her face and saw that the ends of her hair were gently caressing her milky white cheeks. He was distracted by a sparkle in the dark, realizing that the sparkle had actually come from her eyes. He began to get lost in her emerald gems.

"Kouga, help us out would you?" asked Kagome breaking him from the spell.

"Huh? Oh, sure."

"Yeah, like a wimpy wolf could take care of a lock this strong."

"Oh, don't start Inuyasha." said Rin.

"Milord, why don't you try at the lock? I know that a demon of your high standard could show power unimaginable in opening a simple lock"

Rin looked at the smirk that Sesshoumaru had sent Daisy. It angered her that Sesshoumaru would show emotions to this female but was stoic when it came to her. She counted to ten and turned to Shippou.

"Maybe you can open the lock?"

"Oh, sure I know a trick!" said Shippou as he turned to the door. "Fox-fire!"

A burst of flames emerged from his little hands and aimed at the lock. The lock burst open allowing the girls freedom. Rin turned and smirked at Sesshoumaru and Daisy.

"You don't have to be big to be special." She said and walked out into the fresh air.

Daisy looked at her master a bit worried. She followed Rin to see what that was all about.

"Finally! You're back to normal! Do you have the jewel?" asked Kagome.

"Yes, It's right here, let's go to grandma's and heal her," responded Sango

"Hey, where'd Inuyasha go?"

"He followed Rin outside," answered Kouga.

"Let's follow their example.

Kagome and her crew finally went out to go into the sun. Happy that their journey was over.