The others continued their traveling
"We should reach Koga's tomorrow" stated Miroku
"Koga?" questioned Sesshomaru the first time he had spoke
"yes the wolf demon that doesn't get along well with Inuyasha" said Miroku
"Koga is the name of the Eastern lords son" stated Sesshomaru
"WHAT?" everybody yelled shocked.
So the others went on to explain Koga's claim on Kagome then realizing his feelings for Ayame, laughing at all the time Inuyasha had been beaten by the wolf
"SHUT UP" yelled Inuyasha.
Kagome traveled through the fog and shadows of her land
"I can feel her presence" stated Kagome, finally after going half way across her lands she stopped at a small valley
"Come out Kagura" she commanded
"Finally the Mistress of Death" came Kagura's reply coming out of the fog
"You have called my presence and here I am" stated Kagome
"I am here to take control of the lands" said Kagura
"Naraku was going to make you part of his flesh again so you killed yourself" said Kagome as if it were a known fact
"How do you know this?"
"I know more than you can imagine"
"Who cares I am finally free of his hold and I am taking advantage of it" said Kagura
"By trying to take over my lands?"
"Exactly"
"Do you remember Inuyasha?"
"Oh course I remember the half demon and his group" said Kagura
"Come with me" stated Kagome turning and walking away.
Kagura growled at being ignored and cast her dance of the dragon at the Mistress a black barrier appearing around her deflecting the blast
"I will not tell you again" snapped Kagome.
Kagome arrived at her castle with confused yet cautious Kagura behind her, Kagome led them to the now empty council chambers
"Sit" she commanded her being the Mistress of Death all spirits were forced to listen to her.
Kagura growled defiantly as her body was forced to sit
"I am offering you a chance to get back at Naraku" said Kagome
"How?" asked Kagura
"I can bring you back into the living without being under Naraku's control" explained Kagome
"In exchange for?" demanded Kagura now understanding what she was offered
"You will join with Inuyasha for I am now also a member, you fight with them and after Naraku is dead you are free do to as you wish"
"I will need time to think about this" stated Kagura
"Of course" said Kagome.
A servant led Kagura to her room, she bathed in the healing springs and was offered a different kimono made of silk but spelled with armor.
Kagura was called for a delicious dinner
"Since I'm dead I don't require food" she stated
"Yes I understand but since you are in my castle you are a guest" said Kagome, Kagura had been reluctant at first but was delighted by the foods excellent taste
"Have you made a decision?" asked Kagome
"I have, I am willing to join the group" said Kagura
"Good I will train you" said Kagome
"Train me?" demanded Kagura
"Yes you are skilled with your fan but if it were to be knocked out during a battle you would be defenseless so I am going to train you in the ways of close range weapons" explained Kagome
"Oh" said Kagura
"A servant will wake you up tomorrow" stated Kagome getting up and leaving.
Kagome walked through her lands once again conversing with the souls learning that a band of human souls were planning on rebelling against her rule
"They brag that they are going to mate with you and have your power" told a dead rabbit demon
"Thank you Torsuya" stated Kagome heading off towards the gathering place of the souls. (OK LISTEN Kagome is ALWAYS cold unless I say she isn't ok because I don't want to keep adding in she said this coldly OK she is ALWAYS cold SO IS SESSHOMARU OK unless I say they aren't)
Kagome swiftly entered the hall disguising herself as a human that also sought to control the lands "Welcome" exclaimed the leader
"Please take a seat" he motioned, Kagome took her seat an listened to the un organized plan they were going to storm her castle and take seize of her
'Stupid humans' she thought
'Always so confident in their defenseless power', She stood changing her aura and appearance
"THE MISTRESS" screamed a member drawing a kantana, (Yeah they have weapons and everything) Kagome skillfully moved to kill all of them they couldn't die so they were banished to a torturous dimension until they were stable enough to come back.
Kagome left the hide out realizing that the time she spend was cutting into her training time with Kagura "Damn..." she whispered and teleported into the shadows of her training ground, Kagura was just entering the area wearing a deep red fighting kimono
"What weapons are you familiar with?" demanded Kagome
"Just my fan" stated Kagura
"Well then we will start with kantana" said Kagome a series of swords being presented to Kagura. Kagura experimentally picked up each one and held one out to Kagome
"This one"
"Ahh yes the cursed blade of Roshiku"
"What?" asked Kagura
"This blade is made out of the bone of the most notorious and powerful phoenix demon ever in existence, he cursed the sword with a spell when he died causing his powerful magic's to be preserved into the hilt" explained Kagome showing the red liquid encased in the wooden hilt
"I just feel a mystical attachment to it, like it just belongs with me" said Kagura
"Yes it has powers instilled into it"
"What kind of powers?"
"The power to determine enemies aura's and power levels, rebirth of its master if you are killed, control over fire, teleportation if your situation is too dangerous, errection of barriers by wind if you learn how to infuse your sorcery with it"
"Amazing" said Kagura
"There is a few more but even I am not aware of them only the true master of the sword will become aware of its powers" stated Kagome.
For the next for months they trained with all types of weapons, along with sorcery Kagura had learned how to fuse her wind powers into her sword.
Kagura had also learned how to use a mace, halberd, whip, and a short bow, she also learned hand-to-hand combat and defensive skills
"You have improved greatly now we are ready to return to the living world" stated Kagome.
Kagura bowed learning that when you were given a compliment by the Mistress of Death that you had done very well she did not give out compliments or respect unless they were earned
"Thank You Mistress"
"When we return to Inuyasha and the others call me Tamiko no formalities," said Kagome
"I understand Tamiko," said Kagura
"Good we shall leave in exactly two hours"
"Alright"
"Meet me at the gate" said Kagome, with her vanishing.
Kagome took a bath, commanded the armies to watch over her lands, then left to wait for Kagura who arrived seconds after she did, Kagura was wearing a red fighting kimono with her fan in her hand her sword on her left hip, a wind whip on her right hip
"Let us be off" said Kagome
"Right" said Kagura, the two mounted on top of Shadow who flew silently through the sky landing at a cave surrounded by a powerful barrier and gate they stood before it
"Portal to the living open" demanded Kagome moving her hands in a spell casting motion.
The gates swung open with the cave shining brightly
"Come" commanded Kagome motioning Kagura to follow her, they both passed through into the world of the living
"Amazing" stated Kagura looking around and feeling everything even the sun blazing on her pale skin
"The group is towards the Eastern lands" stated Kagome
"The wolf still holds a grudge" stated Kagura
"Yes it may be difficult to control him with his need for revenge against you" said Kagome
"This is going to be fun" said Kagura
"Yes"-said Kagome.
The two headed towards the group and arrived shortly as they used the shadows to teleport them closer
"KAGURA" yelled Inuyasha
"I TOLD YOU SHE WOULD BETRAY US" yelled Miroku hurt by the fact that he was right
"Listen Kagura is on our side now" stated Tamiko
"YEAH RIGHT" yelled Inuyasha attacking Kagura with Tetsuiga.
Kagura dodged skillfully and landed a few feet away
"Inuyasha I am no longer under Naraku's control and wish to help you destroy the bastard" stated Kagura landing a few feet away
"We can't trust you" said Kikyo
"Stop" commanded Sango her voice commandingly.
Everybody stopped instantly and looked at the demon slayer
"If Tamiko has enough sense to trust her I think we should give Kagura a chance" Sango explained
"I agree" said Shippo
"Group discussion" called Kikyo, so they all grouped together except Sesshomaru, Tamiko, and Kagura
"I think we should let her" said Sango
"Why she has tried more than enough times to kill us in the past" said/asked Miroku
"Because Tamiko trusts her and she has good judgment if Kagura is no longer under Naraku's control she has free will" explained Sango
"I must put this into play we let her join but keep in mind that it could be a trap" said Kikyo
"Fine she can join but we must all watch her" said Inuyasha, the group separated and looked at the two demoness's
"You may join" stated Kikyo
"Thank You" said Kagura bowing.
Kagura quickly gained the friendship of Sango and Kikyo the three of them conversed like schoolgirls, Tamiko glanced quickly at Sesshomaru who glared silently at her.
Tamiko knew something was wrong so she abruptly stood and walked out of the area
"Where are you going?" asked Inuyasha
"To train any one care to join me?" she stated, Miroku was content with watching Kagura along with Inuyasha making sure she didn't do anything, the three girls were happy with each other for the moment, and Shippo was sleeping with Kirara, Sesshomaru stood
"I will train with you" he stated
"Alright" came the reply.
The two walked to a open area, then faced off with one another
"Why are you so angry with me?" asked Kagome
"You just show up here with Kagura like it was nothing out of the blue" said Sesshomaru
"You're angry at me because I let Kagura join the group?" she asked confused
"No I'm angry because you're killing yourself and YOU won't do anything about it" he growled, Kagome looked at the ground her eyes confused but her aura passive
"Like you care" snapped Kagome her voice full of malice, she was slammed against the ground with a irritated Sesshomaru on top of her growling
"Stop it"
"Stop what? Not caring I can't help it I DON'T" she practically yelled, Sesshomaru used his powers to place a silence barrier around the area knowing the others would hear her angry yells,
"You care and you KNOW YOU CARE"
"How would you know Sesshomaru?" she growled struggling under him.
Sesshomaru surprisingly thought that her angry struggles were somewhat arousing but contained his control, Kagome growled as she sensed his arousal
"Damn you Sesshomaru…" she growled struggling harder but moving in all the right places for his arousal to heighten.
Sesshomaru suppressed a groan by Kagome's struggles after what seemed like eternity for Sesshomaru of her struggles and growls of hatred he slammed his lips onto hers in a bruising kiss demanding her submission.
Kagome's eyes widen slightly as she submitted quickly after their tongue's had a little battle she reached her hand up and slapped him hard his neck making a sharp cracking sound surprising both of them at the intensity, she then pushed him off using her demonic strength and jumped back letting her eyes bleed with lust knowing she wanted him.
Sesshomaru jumped back angry at the fact that Kagome had SLAPPED him, he stared at her surprised that she showed open lust for him so he let his true aura show his eyes also shining with want for the mistress.
Kagome was containing her control greatly as he let his lust for her show
'Damn do I want him' she thought the two staring off at each other, Sesshomaru lunged forward intent on tackling her, however she dodged and he did a back spring from a tree soaring over her head
"Catch Me" whispered Kagome taking off away from the valley heading north.
Sesshomaru's instincts took over as the thrill of the chase begged him to capture his pray, Kagome ran swiftly through the trees leaving her lustful scent behind to tease Sesshomaru, what seemed like hours they played this game of mouse.
Kagome ran knowing his true bloodlust for her was seeping into his speed making him faster
'Let him catch you' came her conscious thought
'Shut up' she answered back.
Kagome accidentally tripped over a rock and did a body twist to avoid falling, giving Sesshomaru enough time to run into the area slamming her against a tree
"I caught you" he stated using his demonic whip to tie her arms around the tree
"Demanding" she stated, Sesshomaru kissed her hard again this time shredding her shirt off he slid his tongue into her mouth coaxing her tongue into play, slowly she gave in to his battle and joined in nipping playfully at his bottom lip and tongue.
Sesshomaru pulled back then stared at her figure he growled as he looked at the many scars marring her chest and stomach
"Who did this?" he demanded
"I got them during training" lied Kagome
"Training…" he trailed
"Do they bother you?" asked Kagome her self-conscious taking over
"You're still as beautiful as ever" stated Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru began to lick his way down to her chest growling at the material holding her beautiful breasts from his view; he used his poison to melt the infernal thing away and begins to suck gently on her left breast earning a delightful moan.
Kagome knew what this was leading to and knew she had to stop it or accept it 'WHAT DO I DO?' he mind screamed at her
"Sesshomaru…" came her icy and confused tone causing Sesshomaru to stop instantly
"Kagome?" he asked his voice lust filled
"Do you want this?" she asked her hands still bound.
Sesshomaru stopped and stared at her
"Do I want this?" he questioned out loud
"You are not aware of the consequences of mating with me" she stated
"Consequences?" he asked
"Besides being bound to me forever, you will change mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, your blood with change your true powers will be awakened, you will become the Master of Death hatred will dominate your being as you rule over the dead souls, mating with me might even kill you" she stated leaving out many thing about her mating
"Kill me" he trailed letting everything sink in
"If we are truly meant to be together you will live but if it is a false lust you will die" she stated
"So if we truly love each other we will be together forever but if one of us is just lusting for the other they will die?" he asked
"Yes" she breathed
"What if you died?" he asked referring to the lands of death
"The souls will be released upon the earth and my army will destroy the earth trying to get them back" she stated as if it were a day to day fact that everybody knew
"Do you NOT THINK ABOUT THIS" he demanded hotly
"OF COURSE I DO why do you think I haven't mated yet?" she asked
"Are you mating just for a mate or because of love?" he asked angry if she was just using him
"Before I just wanted to mate so I would have somebody to help rule my lands but I realized I didn't need anybody to help me until I met you…" she trailed staring away from his piercing gaze
"If I mated with you Kagome would you die for using me?" he demanded
"I don't know" she answered
"I see," he said sadly.
Kagome looked at his saddened eyes
"If I mated with you would YOU die for using me?" she asked
"No Kagome I wouldn't die for using you" he said turning away
"Why?" she asked obvious to his saying he cared
"Don't you see it Kagome? I love you more than I've loved anything in my life" he practically snapped, Kagome took in a sharp intake of breath at his confession
"I'm sorry I just don't want to hurt you" she whispered her dead soul flaring with pain.
She had a dead soul bring her back another fighting kimono and changed hiding her scent so the others had no idea of what they had been doing, the two walked back to camp in awkward, angry silence
