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Sesshomaru leaned in closer and put his hand behind Kagome's neck, pulling her to him as he leaned in.
Their lips almost touched when someone knocked on the door.
Sesshomaru growled loudly and walked back to the door, pulling it open.
One his prized warrior's was standing there.
"State your business." Sesshomaru growled.
"Cayden has sent me to inform you that Naraku has been spotted in a cave in the eastern mountains. He thought you would like to know the progression of the location process." The warrior told him.
Sesshomaru nodded and dismissed the warrior with a wave of his hand. He once again closed the door and turned back to Kagome.
"Sesshomaru, perhaps I should go see the kids." Kagome told him.
Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow as he advanced on her.
"No, I think I'll keep you for a little longer." Sesshomaru told her, nipping at her earlobe.
Sesshomaru's blood beast was getting the better of him.
Kagome wasn't objective of spending time with Sesshomaru but it would help if she could sort the feelings she having out.
The thought crossed her mind that it wasn't really love it was lust.
Sesshomaru once again placed his hand behind her neck and pulled her closer as he crushed his lips against her. Kagome could see stars as his tongue penetrated her mouth.
His kiss. It felt so right. It was better then any kiss she had ever had, not that she had had many.
She felt herself being asked to respond. She caressed his tongue and heard the groan Sesshomaru made.
She slid her arms around his neck and let him probe her mouth.
Sesshomaru pulled away and looked into her eyes.
He didn't want her to go. His blood beast told her to claim her so she couldn't leave but Sesshomaru quickly squashed that idea and became himself again.
He sighed and looked down.
"You know I'll be back." Kagome told him.
"But there is a chance that you won't be." Sesshomaru retorted her.
"I know I will. He isn't that strong Sesshomaru. If he was then he wouldn't be hiding. Plus I'll have the feared western army on my side. There is nothing to worry about." Kagome replied.
"There are things to worry about Kagome." Sesshomaru told her.
He sighed and moved away from her.
"Perhaps you should go see the children." Sesshomaru told her.
Kagome looked at him oddly, hurt that he would just dismiss her as if she was one of his minions.
Kagome shook her head. She walked to the door and stopped.
"I'm still leaving Sesshomaru, whether you like it or not, I'm leaving." Kagome told him.
She walked away from the study leaving Sesshomaru slightly angered but more depressed.
As Kagome walked towards the garden's she ran into Cayden.
"Oh, I'm sorry my lady." Cayden apologized, moving out her way.
"Please, just Kagome." Kagome told him.
"I must go by what the lord has told me my lady." Cayden replied.
Kagome rolled her eyes and continued on her way.
As she was walked she began to think about what he had said.
'You get the title because you are with me and with the title everyone will know that you are mine' Kagome thought. 'That's what he said. But, I'm not his (not yet). Ugh his ego is so broad.'
Kagome walked over to where the children were playing and was attacked with hugs.
Kagome smiled at them.
As Rin caught site of a butterfly she chased after it.
"Shippo I have something to tell you." Kagome told Shippo.
"What is it?" Shippo asked her.
"Naraku isn't dead." Kagome started. "And tomorrow I'm leaving to go fight him."
"What!" Shippo exclaimed. "Can I come too?"
"No, you're going to stay here with Rin and Sesshomaru." Kagome told him.
"But, what if you need me?" Shippo asked her.
"Don't worry Shippo, you have Rin to protect." Kagome told him.
"Alright, I'll stay." Shippo sighed.
"But Kagome, who's going to protect you?" Shippo asked her.
"I'm going with Sesshomaru's army." Kagome told him.
"Okay, but, will you come back?" Shippo asked her.
"Oh course, I have to." Kagome told him.
'For more then one reason.' Kagome thought.
Shippo nodded and ran back to play with Rin.
Kagome sat there and watched them for a few minutes before getting up. She would need to visit the seamstress to see if she could get a fighting outfit.
As she walked into the castle she stopped a servant and was lead to the seamstress.
"May I help you my lady?" The woman asked.
"I was wondering if there was a chance of getting a fighting outfit before I leave tomorrow." Kagome asked her.
"But of course my lady." The woman replied.
"Please call me Kagome." Kagome told her.
"Alright, Kagome, would you like it to be a certain color?" The woman asked her.
"No, I'm fine with whatever you choose." Kagome told her.
"If you would like to wait I can make it right now." The woman replied.
"Alright, but first, what is your name?" Kagome asked her.
"My name is Kara." The woman known as Kara told her.
"I hope you don't mind me staying, I don't have anything else to do." Kagome replied.
"Of course not, I'm just the seamstress; I don't get visitors often." Kara told her.
"Oh." Kagome replied.
"But I must ask are you planning to mate with lord Sesshomaru? He has informed us all to call you lady and many of the servants are saying you plan to mate." Kara explained.
"I don't know, in all honesty. I didn't request to be called lady and I don't really want to be, it's too formal for my liking." Kagome told her.
"Perhaps lord Sesshomaru is hinting that he wishes to mate?" Kara asked her.
"I don't know. It's a possibility." Kagome replied.
Kara held up black and silver. Kagome nodded, she would look good in black and silver.
As Kara took her measurements Kagome couldn't help but think about Sango. She really did miss her sister and cursed InuYasha for what he had done.
As she watched Kara work as they chatted and became friends.
"Here you are Kagome." Kara announced, handing her the outfit.
Kagome walked behind a changing screen and quickly changed, stepping out for inspection.
The outfit fit like a glove. It outlined her curved but allowed her to move.
"How does it fit?" Kara asked her.
"It fits fine." Kagome told her.
"Move around and see how it feels." Kara instructed.
Kagome leaned back and did a perfect back walkover. It was perfect.
"Perfect." The two said at the same time.
They laughed and Kagome slipped on her old cloths, folding the outfit.
"Be careful Kagome, if Sesshomaru sees you in that he might get a little possessive." Kara joked.
Kagome chuckled and said goodbye to her new friend.
She walked back up to her room and laid the outfit on her bed. She sat beside it and fingered the material, it felt like silk.
A knock on the door brought her attention away from the outfit.
As she walked over to the door she opened it to find none other then Sesshomaru.
Kagome leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed waiting to hear what he had to say.
"I have just been informed that Cayden and his men would like to leave tonight, they can cover more distance at night then during the day." Sesshomaru told her.
Kagome nodded.
"Alright, that's fine with me." Kagome replied.
"I have also been informed that you have told you son about your leavings." Sesshomaru announced.
"I have." Kagome told him.
"Very well, I will have someone come and get you when it time to leave." Sesshomaru explained.
"I'm guessing that you will be there to see us off." Kagome told him.
Sesshomaru nodded.
They looked at each other, neither wanting to cave and apologize for earlier.
Kagome, now knowing how large his ego and pride really were, ended the little starring match.
"If there is nothing else that you would like to tell me perhaps I should get ready to leave." Kagome told him.
"I'm….sorry….for earlier." Sesshomaru replied.
"I am too. Sesshomaru I have to do this and you know that." Kagome told him.
Sesshomaru nodded and stepped into Kagome's room.
"Kagome, you must take caution. Naraku may not be powerful but his tricks and deceptions make up for his lack of strength." Sesshomaru explained.
"I know that I promise that I will." Kagome told him.
Sesshomaru nodded and looked into her eyes.
Kagome smiled at him and wrapped her arms around his neck, pushing herself against him. He wrapped his arms around her and nuzzled into her neck.
Kagome couldn't deny that she was scared. She had never been around Naraku without her companions and everything about him symbolized everything she hated.
But, that's what she would have to use. Her hatred for what he put her through and what he made others put her through. As long as she could tap into her emotions her power would be greater.
Sesshomaru smelt the small scent of fear radiating from her and made him angry. He had the urge, again, to claim her just so that she couldn't go.
He wished that he could go with her. She wouldn't allow it but he wanted to.
"Kagome let me come with you." Sesshomaru announced.
"No, you have to stay for Rin." Kagome told him.
"I will be back for Rin, like you will be back for Shippo." Sesshomaru replied.
"It's different Sesshomaru and you know it." Kagome told him.
"It still does not change the fact that I wish to accompany you." Sesshomaru replied.
Kagome shook her head and looked up at him.
"No, if anything, stay here for me. If, and I mean if, I were to die in battle I want you to be there for my son." Kagome explained.
Sesshomaru nodded, understanding that she was only looking out for others contrary to looking out for herself first.
Sesshomaru looked at the fighting outfit lying on the bed.
"I see that you have an outfit for battle." Sesshomaru announced.
'Oh crap, shit I didn't put it away.' Kagome thought.
"Yeah." Kagome replied.
"Perhaps you should change into it before you leave." Sesshomaru told her, motioning for her to change behind the dressing screen.
Kagome was inwardly scolding herself for her stupidity.
She walked over and grabbed it casually, trying to figure out a plan that wouldn't result in catastrophe.
She sighed as she slipped off her cloths and slipped into her fighting outfit.
As she stepped out from behind the screen she watched Sesshomaru's eyes narrow and heard him growl possessively.
Kagome smiled lightly at him and sauntered back over to where he was, noticing the intense gaze he was giving her.
"It's just an outfit." Kagome told him.
Sesshomaru growled his response.
She leaned up and kissed him lightly. He stopped growling. She pulled away and smiled faintly at him.
"You will be wearing something over that." Sesshomaru told her.
"Maybe." Kagome replied.
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes and Kagome laughed.
"Of course I will." Kagome told him.
She reached into her bag and pulled out a grey, plain kimono and put is over the outfit.
"Happy?" Kagome asked him.
Sesshomaru nodded and looked out the window.
"It is time." Sesshomaru told her.
Kagome nodded and grabbed her bag, letting him lead her out.
They said nothing as they walked, they didn't need too, it was apparent that neither of them wanted to depart.
As they walked out into the courtyard the soldiers fell into lines, their horses beside them.
Kagome was lead to a black horse that was meant for her.
"You will ride at the front with Cayden." Sesshomaru told her.
"Alright." Kagome replied.
Cayden walked over to them and bowed.
"We are ready to depart." Cayden told them.
Sesshomaru nodded.
Cayden mounted his horse and signaled for his men to as well.
"We'll be back in 21 days or less." Cayden told Sesshomaru.
Again Sesshomaru nodded.
"I'll be back with them." Kagome told him.
"You better." Sesshomaru growled low, so she could hear.
"Goodbye." Kagome told him.
He and Kagome kissed one last time, surprising Cayden.
Kagome mounted her horse and started her journey east, not wanting to leave.
'I'll be back, I promise.' Kagome thought to herself, wishing she didn't have that lingering feeling of loneliness.
Back at the entrance to the courtyard Sesshomaru watched his men and his woman leave.
He let out a low whimper as he returned inside, intending to barricade himself in his study.
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