WARNING: Sessy gets extremely OOC in this chapter, but seriously guys, wasn't that to be expected? Lol. Enjoy the chapter and as always READ AND REVIEW!
To my readers: I've had some comments that Kagome hasn't been acting like a rape victim. I'm sorry If you feel this way, but I feel like, especially after living on her own for so long and raising Shippou as a real mother would, Kagome has grown up a lot. That part of the story is extremely relevant because it signifies that Kagome has entered adulthood. She's not the type of girl to cry and become suicidal after a trauma, no matter what that trauma is. I've had her cry and feel miserable, but in my story, Kagome is a strong woman, she will move on quickly and overcome this obstacle. If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me or leave them in a review. Thanks again.
-CM
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"If...If i am pregnant...and i do bare Naraku's own flesh and blood,"she hesitated, "will you leave me?" The eyes that looked up at him broke his heart. They were so big and sad and wanting...and they were begging him, "Please, my Lord, don't leave me..."
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Kagome whimpered, as more tears streamed down the curve of her lovely cheek, liquid rivers of emotion. She suddenly turned from him and buried her face into her cupped hands, sobbing.
The weight of pain and regret that weighed down upon Kagome's slender shoulders as she shriveled before him was much to heavy for her mortal heart to comprise.
"Kagome...," he reached out to her shaken form and, just as he was about to place a reassuring clawed hand on her shoulder, the sound of her voice stopped him. "I've become so pitiful...so suddenly,"she murmured, barely audible.
The woman he had come to care so much for was broken down before him and it, in turn, broke him. For some reason, he couldn't stand the thought of her unhappiness.
He instinctively pulled her into his lap as he lowered himself to the marble floor, gently wrapping his arms around her as he slid her limp body off of the stool's seat and onto his thigh. She turned to lay on her side so she could successfully hide her face from him by crying into his chest. "Kagome," he cooed her, slowly tracing circles on her back with his fingertips, "you are not pitiful." He kissed her forehead, allowing his eyes to soak in the sight of her exposed shoulder and collarbone,"You are beautiful." A strangled, but quiet sob came as a reply as Kagome's hysteric cries softened to occasional tears. Hugging her tightly to his chest, he bent his head down so that he could nip at her earlobe. She shivered as his sharp demon teeth nipped at her flesh.
"I could..," he whispered into her ear, his warm breath licking at the back of her mind, "never leave you."
And with those words his lips captured hers, his breath and very essence invading her body, but as soon as the sensation had started, it was gone and he pulled away from her, both of them quietly panting.
"Sessoumaru-I...,"she stumbled.
He stood, taking her hand and helping her to her feet. Gods, she was beautiful...and he wanted her so bad. He wanted to lock her up so that no man or beast could ever harm her again, could ever even look at her. He knew now, no, not know, he knew the moment she had been taken from him by that bastard Naraku, that things had changed.
She was no longer just his possession. No longer Rin's counsel. No longer just some ningen bitch..she had become much more to him. When he had realized she had been taken from him...he'd panicked, he'd felt...fear. He had realized in that utmost moment of distress, that he couldn't do without her...
That he was in love with her.
Now, all he wanted to was protect her, mend her wounds, and avenge her...and oh, how sweet, that last part would be.
Don't misunderstand. He wanted her. He wanted her badly...but after what happened...after what he'd let happen...would she ever accept him? Even after their kiss, she stumbled over her words, nervous and awkward.
Right now though. That's right. He had to focus on now. The most important thing now was Kagome. Was she indeed carrying Naraku's child?
"We will leave for your homeland as soon as you are prepared."
Kagome attempted to flash him a reassuring smile, and despite it's apparent lack of importance, Sessoumaru warmed at the sight of her slight smile.
He kissed her on the forehead once more before exiting the room, reluctantly releasing her from his embrace to allow her time to prepare for the trip.
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The fastest way to reach Inuyasha's forest, the place of Kagome's home, would have been by air. Unfortunately, Sessoumaru didn't think it would be in Kagome's best interest to have her airborne and clinging to him as they bolted through the air on his summoned cloud spirit, especially not when she hadn't fully recovered from the previous ordeal. So, instead they traveled by beast, a method not nearly as fast, but quite a bit more comfortable.
They both rode on the thick skinned Ah-Un, Sessoumaru straddling the beast and Kagome straddling Sessoumaru. They had been traveling all day with Kagome choosing to walk, and then ride, and then walk some more. She claimed her legs got cramped if she didn't get off and stretch them a bit every so often. Although not having much conversation, Kagome didn't seem to mind, running back and forth collecting flowers along the roadside and making various necklaces and crowns.
Sessoumaru took special note of the way her long locks curled slightly around her jaw line and sparkled in the daylight as they shuffled with her playful movements.
She subconsciously reminded him quite a bit of Rin, so free spirited and innocent. Although having left both the children back at the castle for safe-keeping, after much protest, tears, and promises, anyone could easily see a womanly beauty in Kagome's innocent frolicking that Rin still lacked.
By the late afternoon, and after having eaten a light lunch of dried meat and wild fruits, Kagome had seemingly exhausted her reserves. She'd climbed upon Ah-Un's back once again, only to be lulled to dreamland by the comforting heat of the dying sun and Sessoumaru's comforting scent.
She straddled him, her head nestled into his chest like a pillow and her legs wrapped around torso body like a teddy bear.
He stared down at her sleeping form. She looked adorable, like a child, clinging to him and 100 percent dependent upon him. Also, and painfully for the demon Lord, he couldn't stop his mind from noting the way she was very unlike a little child.
Her breasts, although concealed, continuously rubbed against his chest, rhythmically moving back and forth as Ah-Un walked, shifting his weight. Also, he couldn't help but note the way her crotch was pressed against his as she innocently slept in his arms. He certainly noticed, trying hard to mentally beat down his erection with thoughts of revenge and war as her crotch also moved back and forth across his manhood.
Suddenly, as if the Gods' personal attempt to curse him, Ah-un stumbled a bit over a fallen tree, causing Kagome's body to press down upon his with the fulness of her slouching weight. The thin material of Kagome's panties and Sessoumaru's pants was not enough to bar Sessoumaru's keen demon sense from noticing that his erection was now pressed hotly against Kagome's clothed entrance. A weak moan of...pleasure escaped her lazy lips as Kagome dreamed on, smiling slightly.
Rub, Rub. Sessoumaru shuddered, taking in a sharp breath and fighting to control his inner desires.He lowered his mouth to kiss the exposed skin on her collarbone. Licking his way up her neck and nibbling on the meaty flesh of her ear lobe, Sessoumaru darted his tongue into the delicate little hole. He smiled devilishly, when he was rewarded with another passionate moan from the sleeping girl.
Her innocent little cry made his erection become suddenly painful and he groaned in discomfort. "Do you have any idea what you do to me, onna?" He purposely drove his hips and rock hard erection into Kagome's spread legs one more time before quickly lifting the girl from off his lap and gently depositing her on the forest floor. Kagome groaned and rubbed her eyes with the palms of her hands, blinkedly looking up at Sessoumaru. She couldn't help but notice, even in her half-conscious state that Sessoumaru's eyes had reddened and his body motions seemed more twitchy and alert than usual. "Ung, is everything OK Sessoumaru?" Arms folded across his chest the demon lord grunted, and as if confirming more so to himself than Kagome he announced, "We camp here tonight! I will go secure the area." Kagome nodded dumbly, mumbling that she would set up camp and make dinner.
When Sessoumaru returned, about 45 minutes later, Kagome has already spread out her sleeping pallet and started a fire for them to cook on. Sessoumaru wordlessly handed her a hearty slab of wild rabbit meat that he'd caught and skinned for her while "securing the area." She thanked him with a warm smile, humming as she continued to set up camp, occasionally turning the rabbit as it warmed over the sizzling red embers.
When the rabbit was done and the wild greens Kagome gathered cooked into a acceptable stew, Kagome gathered her portion onto a plastic plate. She stuck a stew covered finger into her mouth and sucked on it. After a moment she turned to Sessoumaru and blushed brightly, quickly averting her glaze. She couldn't help but fell a bit embarrassed around him...after that, that dream. Apparently she'd fallen asleep while riding Ah-un, but in her dreams she was still very much awake. In fact, she's been sprawled across a huge bed with white silk comforters strewn about it. Sessoumaru had been on that bed too, hovering above her naked form as he ravished her body and made love to her skin. This also made Kagome feel dirty and perverted. She had just been brutally raped. Hell, she was dirty and perverted. Kagome shuttered and blinked away unshed tears. How could she be protesting one man, and then in the next second having erotic thoughts about another? Perhaps, she inwardly despaired, that was why he'd been so flustered when Kagome woke up. Did he think she was dirty, too? But how could he have known?
Kagome shook her head and pulled her finger out of her mouth out with a slight popping noise. He said he could never leave me. "Common Sessoumaru, the stew's not that bad, won't you try some?" As she turned to give him a reassuring smile he scooped her into his arms and against his warm body. "Please don't cry Kagome,"he whispered, planting kisses on her forehead, "I can smell the salt and it just does not suite you." Far to shocked to cry, Kagome stuttered, "S-Sessoumaru..?" He gave her a gentle hug, wrapping his arms around her tiny body and lightly squeezing her sides. "I shall...,"he replied, "try some of your meal."
Kagome fumbled about trying to find him a bowl and regain her composure but as she was about to spoon some stew out of the still brewing kettle, he grabbed her wrist. "Nope," he stated, slightly shaking his head, and pressing her own plate of food into her now empty hand. Dazed, Kagome only blinked up at him as he silently gestured for her to join him on the soft forest floor. Once comfortably seated with plate still in right hand, Sessoumaru ruthlessly shoved a spoon into her left hand and opened his mouth for her. "Wha-," Kagome voiced, turning as red as a ripe, red cherry after realizing what he wanted from her. "Do you really think I'm going to feed you?" Sessoumaru nodded, giving her a rare mischievous smile. "You're full of yourself mister! Just because you're royalty doesn't mean I'm going to spoon feed you like some little kid. Feed yourself!" Kagome shut her eyes and stuck her tongue out at him, when she opened her eyes he was suddenly much closer to her, face to face with her. "It would be in your best interest, my dear Kagome, to keep that delicious little tongue of yours tucked safely away. Kagome blushed crimson, biting her lower lip in embarrassment.
"Mm...,"pondered Sessoumaru, popping a bite of rabbit between his lower and upper teeth, "it is your food, Kagome. Perhaps you'd rather I feed you?" Kagome shrieked, leaping up to run away as Sessoumaru inched toward her face, devilish intentions in his flashing eyes. Unfortunately, this caused the plate of food that had been resting in Kagome's lap to fly into the air, raining down meat, vegetables, and stew broth on both persons.
Kagome groaned, wiping stew from her eyes and scowling at the gross stickiness in her hair. When she finally looked over, Sessoumaru was still settled comfortably on the ground only, uncomfortably, he had stew and meat dripping from the ends of his shining silver hair and running off his elegant kimono. He'd gotten it worse than Kagome and she froze at the piercing, almost scary look he was now giving her. His eyes were narrowed and bleeding red. He stared at her with a animalistic tendency that caused Kagome to shiver with...excitement. "I-It wasn't my fault! You-," she stammered, but suddenly went deathly quiet as she watched another mischievous smile curl around Sessoumaru's lips.
"Eeeeeeek,"the wind was knocked out of Kagome as he suddenly lunged at her, taking to the air. Kagome clung to his lean body, wrapping both her arms and legs around him, fearful of the painful land she'd have to brace.
As Sessoumaru graced another tree branch, preparing to kick off for another long rage jump, he wrapped his arms around the trembling miko. He didn't want her to fall, but a little scare was surely adequate revenge, especially after taunting him like that. He could smell the musky, yet irresistible smell of her arousal from a mile away, no matter how weak it was.
On the last jump, Sessoumaru purposely dove headfirst, causing the girl to shriek and naturally claw at him as their bodies plummeted towards the suddenly deadly forest floor. Kagome shut her eyes, bracing herself for the inevitable and then suddenly, she felt warm and light and weightless, almost as if she were floating. Oh, Kami. I'm dead. Her eyes bolted open only to watch silently as a pair of strong muscular arms wrapped themselves around her and lifted her upward, toward the light.
Before she'd even realized what had happened Kagome was gasping for breath while standing in the waist deep water of a hot spring and clinging to her angel, savior. While coughing and trying to calm herself down, Kagome heard a strange noise. At first it was barely audible, but then it grew in grew in volume so that Kagome couldn't ignore it. It was like a child's laugh, only it was deeper and more muffled, like it hadn't been let out in a long, long while.
Kagome lifted her head to meet eyes with the great Demon Lord, who was...laughing and hugging her tightly to his chest. Initially mad that the arrogant jerk would have the nerve to laugh at her, Kagome began to laugh too. She was a human miko and he was a powerful demon lord but, here they were together, wearing soaking wet clothes that were covered in stew, holding each other in a hot spring in the middle of no where, laughing.
Suddenly catching Sessoumaru's playfulness like the plague, Kagome abruptly swung her arm through the water creating an admirable splash theat knocked the smile right off Sessoumaru's face. He blinked, then shook like a wet dog, sending dozens of water droplets cascading from his long hair like a water fountain. Growling slightly, he scanned the hot spring surface for his prey. Nothing. Then, using his demonic senses, he heard the slightest slash of water, followed by a quiet, yet urgent intake of air. It cam from...right behind the bolder!
Sessoumaru pounced, knocking Kagome onto her back and pressing her wet body into the soft sand bed of the hot spring's edge. He playfully growled at her, holding her hands above her head as he laid on top of her, successfully dominating her and suppressing his prey. She giggled uncontrollably, unable to contain her inner child any longer. She hadn't allowed herself to have this much fun in years.
Sessoumaru couldn't help but agree with her 100 percent; he hadn't had this much fun in years either. Perhaps something about the miko made him be like that, more carefree and fun, not like his usual stotic self. She was...he noted, taking in the beauty of her face and body...amazing.
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Hm...lately my chapters have been growing in size...and detail. When I first started writing this fic my style was plot, plot, plot. Now, it seems like everything has started to slow down and I'm really trying to make my chapters that way. I'm afraid though, that they might get to boring. Please tell me if you think so (I'll try to speed things along)! ;; lol. Please take the time to review. Even just a few words are always much appreciated. Thanks so much to all my readers. I LOVE YOU!
Spring rolls and spandex,
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