Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, its characters, or 'Royal Dragon' which this plot is based on.

Summary: Why did life hate her? Kagome's day couldn't get any worse. First, she gets fired from her crappy job, then, she gets kicked out of her apartment and was homeless. But the cherry on top was getting kidnapped and taken to be hunted by demons so she can mate with one of them. Yea…she probably shouldn't have gotten out of bed that morning.

When Inuyasha left his brother's office, he immediately went in search of Kagome. Luckily, he didn't have to search long, because he found her talking to Atlas' woman.

She turned her head once she saw that he was approaching her. "How was your meeting?" She asked, though when he got closer and fully saw his face, he didn't look pleased at all. "I'm guessing it didn't go so well."

"You can say that." He replied, sourly.

"I better get going." Aero said, taking her cue to go. "Atlas is waiting for me. I don't want to keep my future mate waiting." She had a faraway look and sparkle in her eye.

"So you've decided to become his mate. That's great." Inuyasha told her, a small grin appearing on his face.

"To be honest I'm a little nervous. It's a big step." She started fiddling with her hands nervously.

"Don't be. Atlas is a good guy. You'll be fine. He's going to take excellent care of you." Inuyasha said.

"I know he will." Aero huffed out the words, a big grin on her face. "I'll see you guys soon." She skipped away.

"So what did you and your brother talk about once I left?" Kagome asked him.

"Come on, we're going out." Inuyasha said, taking Kagome's hand and gently pulling her along.

"Out? Where are we going?" She questioned, as she was being pulled by him. "I thought you were going to tell me what your brother said?"

"I am, but were going to talk somewhere else." He told her.

His heart raced. He wasn't looking forward to telling her about his task or the ultimatum put forward by Sesshomaru. She would be mad and it would hamper any chance they might have. No. He would tell her as much as he could and no more.

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After ten minutes of walking, Inuyasha finally came to a halt with Kagome nearly bumping into him from him suddenly stopping. When she looked around, she saw that they were in a large garden. A beautiful garden that had bonsai trees, both small and large, and even a few maple trees in certain spots. There were plenty of camelia's, azaleas, fern and evergreens on the sides. She also noticed some plants and flowers that she'd never seen in the human world, and figured they were probably species of plants that only demon world had to offer. But what really impressed her was the large gazebo that sat on the other side that sat atop a small hill surrounded by a small pond that had a stone pathway that led to it.

"Wow." She gasped at the sight before her.

"Nice, isn't it?" Inuyasha said, making his way towards the gazebo."

"It's beautiful." Kagome replied, following after him. Once they reached the gazebo, they both took a seat on the white wooden bench and Kagome was able to get a closer look at the pond. In it she saw some koi and other fish swimming around. "This is a lovely garden."

"I'm glad you like it." Inuyasha said, looking around at his surroundings. "My mother took pride in this place."

"This is your mom's garden?"

"Yes. This was a gift from my father to her. When I was a child, she'd take me here and we used to spend most of our afternoons in here. After she died, I wouldn't set foot in here." He said the last bit sadly.

"But you're here now." Kagome told him.

He turned to her and gave her a small smile. "Yeah."

"It really is a beautiful place. Thank you for taking me here."

"You're actually the only person I let accompany me here. No one else has been here."

"Really?" Kagome questioned, surprised.

"Really, really."

She knew she shouldn't be, but Kagome was actually touched. Knowing that he shared something so dear to him with her made her feel special. 'No. I can't think like that.' She suddenly thought. Thinking like this would only get her trouble, and she didn't need that kind of thing messing with her head. Shaking out of her thoughts, she decided to get down to business. "Umm, so you were going to tell me what you and your brother talked about."

He frowned. "You're not going to like what he said."

"What he said couldn't be any worse than what he told me earlier."

Inuyasha took a breath before he began. "Alright…he told me that if we aren't mated in two weeks, he was going to send you back."

"What? Why the hell would he say that?" Kagome said angrily, standing up.

"It's what he expects of me." He argued.

"Of course, that's what we were brought here for. To be bred like animals and bare you demon's children." Kagome folded her arms, clearly not liking this. "You know what, why am I even getting angry? Its not like I planned on staying anyway."

"Don't remind me."

"It's true."

"You told me that you would give this a chance. I wish you would uphold your end and put the effort in like I'm trying to." He was getting sick of this. Sure he saw her reasoning, but hasn't he proven to her that he wouldn't do anything to hurt her. Maybe Sesshomaru was right. It was obvious that she wasn't going to change her mind, so maybe he should just take her back home and pick another woman next year.

"Well according to your brother, if we don't mate, he'll send me back anyway and I'll be back where I was. On my own and doing it for myself."

"Why are you like this?" Inuyasha asked her, getting frustrated. "I know how you got here wasn't the right way, but I'm trying. Why are you fighting to know that someone is actually trying to help you or even care for you?"

"What's the point? The two weeks will be up and your brother is dead set on sending me back. Besides you'd leave me anyway…just like everyone else from my life." She muttered the last part sadly.

"What did you say?" Inuyasha asked her.

"I said what's the point―"

"No." He said, standing up as well. "You just mentioned that I'd leave you just like others have."

"I didn't―"

"Don't try and lie to me Kagome." He cut her off again. "Demons have a good sense of hearing and I heard you clear as day." He then took a step closer to her. "What would give you the impression that I would leave you?"

"It's obvious you will." Kagome shrugged. "You need a mate and children. Honestly, any ten of us would've done fine for you. When I leave, you'll just pick someone else." She swallowed hard, feeling a lump form in her throat. She shouldn't be getting emotional voicing the truth, but a part of her was getting upset. "I'm sure whomever you pick will jump at the chance to become your mate and give you lots of silver-haired and golden-eyed babies."

"But not you?"

"No." She shook her head, sadly. "I want to see the world and experience life and…" She looked around her as she spoke. The words sounded like, well, just words. She paused for a beat. "You want to know why I'm fighting this? Why I'm not giving you a chance? Well, after my family died, I was in the foster system."

"I thought you lived with someone named Kaede after your family died?"

"I did eventually. However, before I was placed with Kaede, for a few months I was moved from foster home to foster home."

"I'm sorry." He said, softly.

"It was tough. I just remember not wanting to talk to anyone or interact with any of the other kids after my family's death. Because of that, none of the foster parents didn't want to deal with me and basically labeled me as a problem child and put me with another family. Every two months I was placed in a different home until I was finally placed with Kaede. I didn't think anything by it since I figured after her, I would be placed with someone else. But that wasn't the case. She initially gave me the space I needed until I was finally able to open up to her. Then when I turned eighteen, she died."

She huffed out a breath. "After that when others tried to get close to me and I started to open up to them, they ended up leaving for various reasons. Either they'd ghost me without an explanation, met someone else who seemed more interesting or because I was unable to give them things I wasn't willing to give. Nevertheless, it was the same old story, I was alone once again. That's why I figured why bother and try and let people in. It can just be me, myself, and I. I don't need anyone else and I can do things on my own, without having to rely on anyone else. I know it feels like I'm bitching about the life I've had and I know it's not as terrible as others may have had, but now I'm trying to make it better. Without having to reply on someone else to help me."

This was it. This was the reason why he couldn't give up on her just yet. Why he was going to fight for her. Just like him, she had experienced loss, disappointment and hurt. But from that experience it turned her into this fierce woman that drew him in from the first place. He knew he didn't want another woman, because another wouldn't do it for him.

Inuyasha reached out a hand and cupped her jaw, tilting her face towards him. "You're not bitching. Your talking, confiding, and I'm glad that you told me more of your past." He clenched his jaw. "I admire you, Kagome. I have a better understanding why you are the way you are."

She frowned.

"I don't mean that in a bad way, so let me finish." He started. "You did make a point earlier, I could've taken one of the other women during the forage, but I didn't. I chose you."

"What? C-Chose me? What are you saying?"

"I'm saying that I chose you, Kagome. I wanted you. I did then and I still feel the same now. I want you to give us a chance."

He had chosen her? She must've been looking at him like he was mad.

"There was another woman at the drop-off point. She had decided not to participate."

"Vivi." She whispered.

"I could've had her but I didn't want someone that would give up so easily. I walked straight into your trap." He smiled. She watched as his eyes moved in thought. He was recalling the day of the forage. "I was both angry and intrigued. Who had set such a trap? Who was the mind behind it? I wanted that woman. I knew it was you from the moment I caught sight of you. The way you looked at me… such defiance… such anger." He choked out a laugh. "I couldn't believe the way you threw yourself into the river like that. I decided then and there that I had to have you. That no one else would do."

Kagome shivered as she recalled his golden eyes and how they bore into her. She knew, even then, that he was coming for her. That he had set his sights on her. Her chest rose and fell in quick succession.

"I passed your other friend and pulled her from the river as well. I left her for the others to find. I went after you." Inuyasha leaned down and put his mouth right by her ear. "I fought for you. I'll keep fighting for you, Kagome. I hope you give us a chance. It's all I ask."

Yes. No. Yes. Oh how she wanted to say it. To take a leap of faith and just say it. What harm could come of it? Every single time she'd started to feel comfortable the rug had been pulled out from under her. Why was this any different?

"You're not agreeing to forever, you would just be agreeing to try."

"I'm scared." She whispered.

Inuyasha pulled her close to him and embraced her. She should've pushed him away, really, she should. But she never really had someone hold her like this and it felt nice. She had never felt this secure and this warmth probably since she was with Kaede. It felt good. "Sometimes you have to face your fears to find the beauty. I think that we could have something beautiful."

"It's too soon. I don't even know you." That lump in her throat was back.

"You can still get to know me." He pulled back from her, not letting her go completely. "I certainly want to know more about you. So take a chance on me. On us. Just trust me on this."

"You really expect within two weeks we would be mated?" Kagome questioned.

"I don't expect you to do anything you don't want to do. But I'm hoping that before the two weeks are up, you would at least decide to stay here and see where this could go in the future."

Kagome thought about it. Maybe it was time for her to finally open up to someone again. And who knew, maybe it would be different this time. "Okay." Kagome answered him.

"Okay?" Inuyasha sounded like he couldn't believe it.

She nodded, a small smile gracing her lips. "Yes, okay, I'll give us a chance. But I can't make any promises."

"That's all I ask. Thank you, Kagome, you won't regret this."

She certainly hoped so. But before she could let thoughts enter her mind, another suddenly popped in. One that she needed to address.

"What are we going to do about the mate thing?" Kagome questioned.

"I told you, we don't have to do anything until you're ready." Inuyasha told her.

"I know, but…" Kagome looked away for a bit, feeling embarrassed. "When your brother sniffed me earlier, he was able to tell we didn't mate yet, and well…"

Inuyasha had to think about what she meant until realization hit him. Shit…he totally forgot about that small little detail. Of course once the two weeks were up and if Sesshomaru saw them again and he didn't smell evidence on them both, he would send her back for sure.

"That can easily be fixed, and it doesn't require us being mated." He said, before Kagome could interject. "Remember what I mentioned earlier, about the other ways to put my scent on you?"

Kagome gave a slow nod. "You said kissing should put your scent on me and…."

"And what else?"

"Umm…well…" Kagome looked away shyly, a small blush tinting her cheeks.

"What's wrong Kagome? Too embarrassed to say what else we could do in order for my scent to be on you?" He teased her, causing Kagome to blush even harder. "It'd be great." His voice getting deeper. "Let me show you."

Kagome swallowed. What he was offering was something that intrigued a part of her that she never thought she would want to explore. However, a part of her still didn't think this was such a good idea. "I-I don't think that would be a good idea." She said, nervously.

Inuyasha moved his hands to her hips and gave them a light squeeze. "I think it'd be a great idea. It'd be amazing."

"I'm not sure." Kagome looked away.

"Hey, c'mon, look at me." He gently grabbed her chin, moving her face to look at him. "You don't have to be scared." He said, reassuringly. "By getting you in the forage, it's my duty to protect you. And as your protector, I need to ensure that all your needs are met. All of them, Kagome."

"Um, I'm good." She squeaked, pulling out of his embrace, already filling the chill from the loss of warmth.

"No, you aren't. I can smell it."

"Excuse me?" She squeaked again.

"Demons also have a great sense of smell. You experienced it firsthand with Sesshomaru when he sniffed you earlier. And right now, I can smell that you want me to touch and lick you until you come."

Touch…lick…come…oh my….

He could see the interest in her eyes, though he knew he needed to still reassure her. "I guarantee if you let me do this, we won't have sex. You don't even have to touch me in return either. This would be about you."

Now that certainly caught her by surprise. "What?"

"I said you don't have to touch me in return. In fact, I don't expect you too." He told her.

"I don't understand. I mean, why? What would this be in for you?" Kagome questioned him. Most guys wanted to have a girl touch and pleasure them. Hell, most guys had the intention that if they pleasured them, then the girl had to reciprocate. So the fact that Inuyasha was willing to do this and not ask to have her pleasure him in return, it seemed a bit weird to her.

"What's in it for me? I get to have the enjoyment of making you come. Of hearing your soft moans. Of feeling you tighten around my tongue as you come on my mouth."

Holy…fuck!

"Plus, I get to taste you. You have a very intriguing scent."

"I do?" She blurted.

"Yea." He leaned down and took a couple of whiffs. What she felt was completely different from how she felt when Sesshomaru sniffed her earlier. While he made her feel uncomfortable, Inuyasha was making her feel anticipation.

"And what by chance do I smell like?" She questioned. A part of her was curious on how she smelt. She knew she didn't smell bad in any way, but she wanted to hear from him.

"Like citrus and flowers." He took another whiff. "And I'm dying to find out of you taste as good as you smell."

Kagome let out a small gasp. Her heart was pounding in her chest and for a moment she was worried if she would pass out from the emotions she was feeling. She knew that this was the only way for her to have his scent on her without fully mating. And a part of her was curious on how it would feel. Inuyasha assured her that they wouldn't go past what he planned to do to her, so it shouldn't be a problem.

"Okay." She blurted, before she could change her mind.

"Really?"

"Really, really." She smiled, tossing his earlier words back at him.

He grinned. "Good, lets go." Inuyasha said, grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the exit.

"Wait, you want to do this now?" Kagome asked surprised, stopping in her tracks causing him to stop as well.

"You want to wait?" Inuyasha frowned at her.

"Well, I mean its still day time. I figured we'd be doing this at night or something?"

Inuyasha gave her a sexy smirk. "Oh Kagome…for the things I'm going to do to you, it won't matter if its day or night. You'll feel so much pleasure time won't even matter."

Holy…fuck.

-0-0-0-0-0-

They had made it back to Inuyasha's suite, and before Kagome could kick off her shoes, he was leading her towards him bedroom. Once there, she stood near the door, taking a look around the space. She never saw his room when she first arrived and from what she was seeing, it was almost similar to how the room she was sleeping in looked. The only minor details were that his furniture was red in color, with some grey accents and he had an oversized balcony attached to his room.

"Take off your clothes and lie down on the bed." He told her, breaking her out her thoughts.

"Um… okay." Kagome reached for the button of her jumpsuit, but froze in her movements when she saw Inuyasha was removing his shirt. "What are you doing?"

"Removing my shirt." He replied, pulling the shirt over his head and tossing it onto the floor.

"Yeah, I can see that, but why?"

"I'm just taking off my shirt. Don't worry, my pants will remain on."

Giving a small nod, she walked to the bed and laid down. She again reached for the buttons on her shirt but couldn't move to unbutton it.

The bed dipped as Inuyasha kneeled next to her. "What are you waiting for?" His eyes were locked with hers. "Take it off."

Nerves got the better of her. Kagome swallowed thickly and licked her lips. "I can't." She sighed.

"Why not?" He looked disappointed.

She looked away. "I'm nervous."

"You don't need to be nervous. Let me." He said, moving his hands towards the tie at her neck and pulled it loose. He then moved his hands to the button on the top and started unbuttoning down the line. Once all the buttons were undone, he started to pull away the suit away from her arms and the pull the pants part down her legs. He tossed the outfit to the floor and then took a look at her. She was gorgeous. Kagome was wearing a matching peach color bra and panty set and it made her look like a creature you'd see in an enchanted forest.

Feeling his intense stare on her, she turned her head away, losing eye contact with him. When he reached to gently stroke her hips and slowly move upward to the front clasp of her bra, he felt her tense up as she quickly covered up her chest with the pillow beside her. "Don't cover up." He said, grabbing a hold of the pillow to remove it, but she gripped it tightly when he tried to tug it loose from her hold.

"I told you, you don't have to be nervous." He told her gently.

"I can't help it. I've never done this before."

"You've never had a man give you oral?" Inuyasha asked her. Though he wasn't really surprised. When he visited the human world, he had heard a few times that most men didn't like performing this act on a woman. Which was a total shame, because he certainly enjoyed doing it.

"No." Kagome shook her head gently. "But I've also never had another guy see me like this before."

Inuyasha couldn't understand how another man had never seen this gorgeous amount of flesh before. Though some men do have sex with their clothes on…wait. No, it couldn't be. But when he thought of it, it would make sense. The way she was acting now could be only be one reason. "Kagome…have you ever had sex before?"

Kagome squirmed a bit uncomfortable before answering. "…No."

Inuyasha leaned back, realization taking over his features at the sudden conclusion. "You're a virgin?"

She slowly turned to look directly at him. "Yes."