Killer Emotions: Hello everyone! Here is another long chapter, don't worry there's fluff in it, just dunno if it's enough for you guys,hehehehe!

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Chapter 17: Seems that everyone has an idea in their heads

Love asks me no questions,
And gives me endless support...

by William Shakespeare

"Kagome-chan!"

Kagome turned around to the source of the voice only to be tackled down for the 2nd time of the day by Shippou and Rin. Inuyasha just rolled his eyes.

"So you guys are finally back", said Kouga from Inuyasha's behind as he gave Inuyasha a friendly slap on the back. Inuyasha winced from the pain as he glared at his cousin, who just gave off a goofy smile.

"Yeah….", Kagome muttered out as she untangled herself from the grasp of the two kids. She stood up then dusted herself.

"Anyway, I'm heading back to my room to take a shower and just take a nap for a bit. I'll see you guys later", she said with a wink then left the remaining people in the hallway.

Shippou and Rin shrugged, figuring that they got nothing to do since Kagome left, they decided to go somewhere else, leaving Inuyasha and Kouga.

Kouga crossed his arms with a smirk on his face.

"Enjoyed your honeymoon?", Kouga taunted. Inuyasha groaned as he passed by Kouga.

"Sure I did…..", he said sarcastically as he headed to his room. Kouga just had a confuse look on his face, not understanding what Inuyasha meant by that.

Aaaahhhh…..this feels nice….

Kagome said to herself as she relaxed on her lukewarm bath. Walking around the village a lot made her body sore, especially her legs so taking a nice warm bath will help relax her aching body.

Thinking about the past events she had with Inuyasha in the village made her smile, sure there were a lot of mishaps and arguing moments but most of the time there were laughter, adventure and just fun. She forgot about going outdoors just to past the time when she was bored in her kingdom. Most of the time she goes to the village to visit her good friends there or do archery.

"The man is knocked-out. Happy now?"

"Not yet", Inuyasha said as he cracked his knuckles.

Kagome giggled at the memory. She dip herself further in her bath, making bubbles on the water.

I never got to know his name though….., she mused

Minutes later she got off the bath tub then dried herself with a towel and wrapped herself with a bathrobe. She walked out of the bathroom then to her closet. She scanned around her clothes then she picked out a blue long sleeved dress that reaches on her knees. Walking barefoot on the carpet floor to her bed as she plopped down on it then getting one of her pillows for her to hug then she stared aimlessly with her thoughts wandering away on the past events that happened in the village.

Flashback

"W-what are you doing?", she stammered

"You're cold so I'm sending you my heat so you'll stay warm", he said huskily which tickled her neck, sending shivers to her spine.

"B-but-"

"No buts, relax and get some sleep", he said as he pulled her closer then he rested himself on the pillows as he slowly falls asleep. Kagome decided to follow his advice as she relaxed herself on his touch and slowly falls into a comfortable sleep.

End of Flashback

"Ugh!"

She slammed her face with a pillow.

"I can't believe we actually slept together………", she muttered as she took off the pillow from her face, revealing a flushed Kagome. She groaned.

"I don't want to think about this anymore, I feel weird when I think about it. I need to make myself go to sleep…", she said to herself then moved herself into a comfortable position as she tries to fall asleep. Then the image of Inuyasha popped in her head.

She growled.

"This is all your fault", she hissed

Greetings to you!

It seems you have live up to your clan's name since I've been having a difficult time on tracking you down, I even hired my elites just to find you. I am in dire need of your help. I can't think of anyone else who can do this task that has my expectations. Only you can. You are an excellent fighter and you have a history with the woman you left 3 years ago. Yes…. I mean her. I know the history between you two for I have witnessed it myself. I know that you have been wanting to see her for a very long time now.

I hope that you will comply. Arrive in the pier in a week, I will visit you there myself and I'll give you all the details.

-Hiroshi

Tache Hoshi, the eldest of the advisers, folded up the letter and placed it in a white envelope then he stamped the kingdom's mark for a seal. He heard someone knocking on the door. He opened the door, revealing a servant boy. He gave the envelope to the boy and a pouch of silver coins.

"The address is on the envelope, follow its direction and you will find him. Please be there on time", said the eldest adviser and the boy nodded then he hurriedly went away.

Then a guard approached him.

"Yes?", asks Hoshi

"You have a meeting with the other advisers and the royal family, sire", said the guard. Hoshi nodded.

"Yes I do, thank you for reminding me"

The guard bowed then left.

"I didn't expect that I will have to do paperwork soon again, geez….", said Inuyasha who's in distress right now as he waited for the advisers and his mother to come, on his seat in the Great Hall with Sesshomaru.

"Well since the advisers are back you should know that you will be doing paper work again soon", said Sesshomaru. Inuyasha groaned.

"So how was your trip to the village?", Sesshomaru asked which reminded Inuyasha of something and made him grin. Sesshomaru noticed the sly look on his face but he remained indifferent.

"I've got information about our swords that father gave us", Inuyasha slurred as he watched his brother closely, trying to see if he gain any strange reaction from him but so far all Sesshomaru did was quirking a brow at him.

"Tetsusaiga and Tenseiga?", Sesshomaru asked curiously. Inuyasha nodded.

"You won't give me the details, will you?", Sesshomaru presumed and Inuyasha grinned wider.

"Not without a price", Inuyasha responded

"And that would be?"

"You do my paper work for a whole month"

"Can I trust you that the information you got is worth it?"

"I got it from the one who forged them himself", Inuyasha answered slyly. Now this got Sesshomaru's attention.

Sesshomaru sighed.

"We'll talk after the conference", said Sesshomaru

"Yes!", Inuyasha exclaimed.

"What are you excited for?", Izayoi intervened as she entered in the room. Inuyasha smiled

"Oh nothing….having a spar with Kouga, eat lots of food later and………paperwork", Inuyasha emphasized the last word which made Sesshomaru groan. Izayoi looked at her eldest son with a worried look.

"Anything wrong, Sesshomaru?", she asked.

"Paperwork", was all he said. Inuyasha stifled a chuckle. Then minutes later all the advisers arrived and everyone is seated. Now beginning their first meeting together for the interest of the kingdom once again.

An hour later……….

Kagome slowly opened her eyes, she sat up as she rubbed the sleep off her eyes. She stretched and yawn then got up from the bed. She placed on her sandals and walked out of the room.

I think it's lunch already but I don't feel like eating much, I'll just eat a fruit salad, she thought as she walked on the corridors. Unaware that she's passing the Great Hall she almost bumped on the door that suddenly opened. She saw the advisers coming out, surprisingly also Inuyasha with Sesshomaru and Izayoi. Izayoi was the first one to notice her.

"Oh hello Kagome", Izayoi greeted. Kagome just greeted her with a smile. Inuyasha turned around and he was a bit surprise to see Kagome.

"Where are you heading?", asked Izayoi. Kagome noticed that all the advisors left except Hoshi, she turned her attention back to Izayoi.

"Oh just getting a bite to eat, just woke up actually",Kagome responded with a sheepish smile. Izayoi nodded. Kagome felt nervous with all of them watching her, especially Inuyasha.

"Well……I…I'll go on my way now.Bye."

She continued walking then she brushed past Inuyasha, hitting his shoulder.

"Sorry", she muttered under her breath. Inuyasha just continued staring at her until she was out of sight.

"Something was odd back there", Sesshomaru said out loud. Inuyasha shrugged.

"Ah whatever, come on lets go", said Inuyasha as the two brothers went straight ahead leaving Izayoi and Hoshi alone in the hallway.

"Things are really changing", said Hoshi.

"I agree", Izayoi responded, smiling then Hoshi's face turned serious as he looked at Izayoi.

"Did you do your part?", Izayoi nodded.

"That's good to hear", Izayoi had a quizzical look on her graceful complexion

"I still don't understand how this would accomplish anything", she spoke.

"Don't worry, you will know soon enough", Hoshi said mysteriously. Izayoi sighed.

"I just hope you know what you are doing, Tache"

Hoshi had a sparkle in his eyes with mischief.

"Now what happened to the woman who had spunk and charisma years ago?", he taunted.

"She grew up"

"Oh? And what about me Izayoi-chan?", he teased. Izayoi smiled.

"Obviously you're from another dimension"

Hoshi's laughter echoed around the hallway.

Hmmm……..what was that all about…, Kagome wondered as she eats her creamy fruit salad alone in the dinning room.

"This is a sad thing to see. A princess all alone without anyone to talk to"

Kagome didn't bother to look who it was for she knew already. She giggled.

"Oh? Is it really? I suppose it is. Do you have anyone in mind to give me company?", she tantalized. The figure approached to her and took a seat beside her.

"Why suggest anyone else but me?", Kagome giggled then she turned to the figure beside her with a playful look.

"You're right, after all you're the expert on that category", she remarked. He grinned.

"Make no mistake about it my Lady", he said boastfully. Kagome laughed.

"Thanks Kouga", he smirked.

"But I know you have a reason for talking to me", she said.

"You're very keen for a girl", he remarked. She just grinned.

"Okay, well I wanted to talk to you about your trip in the village. How was it?", he asked in earnest. Kagome looked at him quizzically.

"Why so interested?", Kouga sighed.

"I've never been to the village myself. I'm always stuck here in the palace", he said.

"Ok I'll tell you for a price", she said. Kouga quirk a brow.

"What's the price?"

"Buy me a meal in a seafood restaurant when I'll visit the village again", she said with a sparkle of excitement in her eyes. Kouga laughed.

"Will do", he answered then Kagome explained to him about her trip in the village with Inuyasha in detail. As she went on about what happened to her and Inuyasha, Kouga's face slowly saddened.

Inuyasha…you lucky bastard! I can't believe you have spent a lot of time with Kagome.

Kagome noticed the sad look on his face.

"Perhaps I should end the story here….", she said softly. Kouga snapped out of his reverie.

"What?"

Kagome sighed. "No need to fool me Kouga, I can see it by the look on your face"

"Heh, I can't believe I was a dead give away", he joked somberly. Kagome placed her hand on his.

"I am so-"

"Please don't", he cut her off

"No need to apologize for I am thankful for this feeling even though it is unrequited"

"Will you regret it?", she asked.

"Never", he whispered.

"So you have chosen Inuyasha?", Kagome shook her head.

"I am not entirely sure anymore", Kouga quirk a brow

"Anymore?"

"At first I decided that I want to break off the engagement but now I'm not sure of myself if this is what I want now……….", Kouga gave her a sad smile.

"You like him don't you?"

Kagome was surprise, she didn't expect it.

"All I know is that there is something deeper than a friendship now……….", Kouga squeezed her hand.

"Don't worry, you will understand it someday just don't give up on it. Love shouldn't be question"

"L-love?", she stuttered. Kouga look at her skeptically.

"Yes love, what else could it lead to?", he asked.

"I-I don't know….I just didn't expect it be in that level", she emphasized. Kouga chuckled.

"Even though you're an intelligent woman with your books and you're experience of diplomacy but you are not wise with yourself", Kagome was surprise with his answer.

"My my….you speak like an elder", she teased. Kouga chuckled.

"I'll have you know I'm smarter than you're fiancé", he taunted. Kagome laughed.

For a moment they looked at each other then Kagome hugged Kouga.

"Thanks for being a good friend to me Kouga, I don't know if I deserve it"

Kouga hugged her back.

"Sure you do and if you ever change your mind about him you can always come to me", he teased and Kagome giggled.

"Ahem"

They instantly released each other and looked at the servant boy on the doorway.

"Lady Kagome, her Majesty wants to meet you in the gardens", the boy announced, Kagome nodded then he left the room.

"Well it seems I have to go", she said.

"Sure", was all he said then Kagome walked out of the room. Kouga sighed then looked at the half-empty bowl of fruit salad. He took the bowl with his hands.

"Might as well finish it"

Kagome hurriedly walked in the hallways that she accidentally bumped into someone.

"Oof!"

She was about to back away when a pair of arms wrapped around her waist.

"Sorry", she muttered while looking down not knowing who is holding her.

I hope it's not Sesshomaru or it could be embarrassing, she thought

"This is the second time you said sorry to me", she heard the voice that she is all too familiar with. She hesitantly looked up to see a pair of golden eyes looking straight back at her.

"Where are you heading?", he asked. She composed herself and mentally sighed.

"I'm seeing your mother in the gardens", she answered. He looked her quizzically.

"What for?"

She shrugged.

"I was told to see her there, I was about to head there until I bumped into you", she said casually.

"Ah I see…where were you?", he asked. Kagome gave him a strange look but answered him anyway.

"I was in the dinning hall, eating"

"Alone?"

"Well I sorta had company", she said nervously. She only just realized that his hold on her didn't release when he tightened his grip on her. She winced.

"Let me guess…..Kouga", he assumed. Kagome just nodded not that she was afraid but she doesn't want to have another senseless argument with him because she had a feeling that if she opens her mouth she will just say something out of spite.

Inuyasha released his hold on her.

"You should go now", he said. Kagome nodded then she brushed past him.

"Bye", was all she said as she walked away.

"Tsk tsk tsk….stop being indifferent to her Inuyasha"

"Keh! You should stop sneaking around Kouga", he retorted

Kouga walked out from the post he was hiding. Inuyasha turned to him with his arms cross.

"Why were you spying on us?"

"I wanted to see if there was any progress between the two of you", Kouga said with a smirk. Inuyasha looks confuse.

"What are you talking about?", Inuyasha asked. Kouga slapped his forehead out of distraught.

"God you two are the same, completely gullible about one another", Kouga remarked which didn't help Inuyasha's confuse state. Kouga walked up to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Look, I'm not sure of what are your intentions to Kagome but if you ever hurt her, you'll be facing me", Kouga said with venom as he squeezed Inuyasha's shoulder then left. Inuyasha shook his head then let out a breath.

"Things are really getting strange around here…….."

"You wanted to see me Your Grace?", Kagome asked courteously as she watches Izayoi sitting on the water fountain.

Izayoi turned around and greeted her with a pleasant smile.

"Come sit with me Kagome, lets talk"

Kagome nodded as she walked towards the fountain and sat down beside her. She noticed an album beside Izayoi.

"What's that?", Kagome asked. Izayoi picked up the album and gave it to Kagome. Kagome noticed that it was a photo-album, she opened it and saw pictures of Sesshomaru and Inuyasha when they were kids. She smiled at the pictures.

"They're very cute", Kagome comment as she flipped the pages. Izayoi looked at the pictures adoringly.

"Yes they really were when they were little and now they have grown handsome, don't you think?", she tantalized. Kagome giggled.

"I suppose they are", Kagome answered. Hmmmm……I guess Inuyasha doesn't look that bad….oh admit! You find the man very hot and damn gorgeous!

Kagome pushed the thought away and focus on looking at the pictures.

"Who took a picture of this?", Kagome asked as she pointed to the picture of a younger Inuyasha with a gloomy look on his face. Izayoi smiled warmly,

"My husband did. He told me that we should take pictures of our kids when they are sad or happy and remember the reason why they are that way", she explained.

"So what is the reason that Inuyasha was so sad?", Izayoi giggled.

"That's because he wanted to see the aurora that night but he missed it. Every night he looks up at the sky, hoping to see an aurora but years later he finally gave up on it"

"Poor Inuyasha…….", she said absent-mindedly. Izayoi heard her then her eyes glittered with mischief.

"You know……..even though Inuyasha may have given up on looking for it. It doesn't mean that he doesn't want to see it.", she said.

"Do you think he still wants to see it?", Kagome asked. Izayoi shrugged.

"Who knows? His inner child may still like to see that aurora", she answered.

"Hmmm…….."

"Well I best be going now, it was nice talking to you Kagome and you can keep the album with you for awhile. Toodles!", and with that Izayoi left, leaving Kagome alone in the gardens.

Minutes later she stood up, bringing the album with her as she walks aimlessly on the corridors then she saw Sesshomaru walking out of the library.

"Hey Sesshomaru", she greeted. She was surprised that she even did that, normally she would just stay quiet and hoping that he didn't see her. Sesshomaru averted his eyes to her.

"Kagome", he acknowledged then he saw the photo album on her hands.

"Where did you get that?", he asked. Kagome looked at the album.

"Oh this? Well your mother showed it to me, she said I can keep it for awhile", she answered.

"I see", was all he said. Kagome looked at Sesshomaru then back to the album and back to Sesshomaru again. Sesshomaru quirk a brow.

"Is something the matter?", he asked. Kagome snapped out of her antics.

"No…not really….I-", then an idea popped in her head. Her lips curved into a sly smile.

"Sesshomaru, could you do me favor?", she asked. Sesshomaru looked at her skeptically.

"Depends", he replied. Kagome scanned around the area then turned her attention back to the man in front of her.

"Lets talk in the library, shall we?", and Sesshomaru just nodded then the both of them entered inside the library.

Kagome sits on the edge of the large window as she watches the starry sky.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

She turned to see Inuyasha, his features illuminated from the moon, making him dark and mysterious.

Sounds like the books I read, she mused.

"I think my thoughts are worth more than that", she quipped. Inuyasha neared himself to her.

"It's kinda late don't you think? You should go back to your room and sleep", he said.

Kagome smiled warmly at him.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I just want to stay here for awhile", she said. Inuyasha sighed exasperatingly.

"Well I'm not going to sleep until you do", he blunt and Kagome's eyes widen with surprise then she smirked at him.

"Inuyasha, I didn't know you care?", she teased. Inuyasha lowly growled.

"Shut up woman!", he hissed then he leaned on the edge of the window,his back hitting Kagome's warm body. Kagome giggled then she placed her arms on his shoulders. Inuyasha's face flushed, he was thankful that the place is dark so she couldn't see his crimson face.

"I'll go to bed if you do one thing for me", she whispered on his ear, sending shivers to his spine.

"What?"

"I don't understand why you want to see this?", he muttered. Kagome just ignored him as she watches with awe on the portrait of their father, Inu no Taisho.

"So this is what he looks like…", she muttered as she closely looks on the portrait of the famous daimyo.

He has silverish long hair that flows straight down his back with golden-amber eyes. Both his armor and his long flowing sash have a decided "Mainland" (Asian) influence, as opposed to the customary Japanese armor and Obi (sash or belt). His kimono is mostly white with a red honeycomb and flower crest at the collar, sleeves, and shoulder, most likely the crest of his family clan. He wears Sashinuki Hakama, which are gathered at the ankles producing the "ballooning" effect. His footwear are flat pointed ankle-high boots, also reminiscent of Mainland influence.

His arms are three maroon narrow slashes also on his face has one blue slash.

"He looks incredibly handsome", she gasped then covered her mouth. She wasn't supposed to say that out loud. Unbeknown to her, Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist then he gently pulled her body to his.

"So if my father is handsome, does that mean I'm handsome too?", he whispered huskily, his rich tone showing mirth. Kagome flushed at the contact and she feels goose bumps all over.

Kagome…calm yourself….there's no reason for you to be tense….just relax and compose yourself

Taking in her advice, she gathered her wits then she looked up to his face with a smirk.

"Handsome? Maybe…..but you're nothing compared to your father", she remarked. His hold on her tightened.

"Perhaps you're right but one day you'll look at me on a different light", he responded.

"I'll be waiting for you in the dark", she teased as she giggled. The stayed silent, appreciating each others' warmth.

"Inuyasha?"

"Hmmm….."

"You're proud of your father, aren't you?", she asked then Inuyasha placed his head on her shoulder.

"Always", he replied

"Do you miss him?"

Inuyasha closed his eyes.

"Of course I do…….how about you? Do you miss your father?", Kagome let out a sigh.

"I always will be from the bottom of my heart, sometimes I just want to go to him right now", she said which made Inuyasha frown.

"Don't say that Kagome. Don't think that way", he said angrily. She laid her head beside his.

"Sorry, I just miss him so much"

"I know but your father won't like it if you think that way. Just stay strong Kagome and wait for your time to come", Kagome giggled. Inuyasha looked at her with a puzzling look.

"What's so funny?"

"Kouga told me that he's wiser than you are", she answered.

"Keh! He's just fooling himself", he retorted. He noticed that Kagome isn't responding.

"Kagome?"

He lifted his head up and saw that Kagome has fallen fast asleep. He bit back a smile then he lifted up her legs and carried her light body in his arms bridal style then took her back to her room. He gently laid her down on her bed then he took off her sandals and tucked her in. He kissed her forehead.

"Sweet dreams"

Another chapter finished! I wonder who is that letter for,hmm…..

Also about the picture part, yeah I know there ain't any cameras there yet...just imagine a very old camera with black and white pictures,hahahhahaha! This is a fiction anyway, anything is possible,bwahahhahahha!

Well you guys just have to find out later, bwahahahahahha!

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