A/N: Okay, here is chapter five of the story and I must say, I am writing this now because I feel guilty about not updating fast enough. I am sick with a cold and fever though and I will tell you now that it kind of sucks. Anyway, enough of my whining, time to continue, hope you enjoy!

---Chapter Five---

Perhaps it is safer to forget

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"Isn't she beautiful in my arms Sesshomaru," a voice said from beside him, "isn't she beautiful when she sleeps."

Sesshomaru smiled warmly at the woman and kissed her cheek. "She is beautiful, isn't she." The woman turned to face him fully, a wide grin on her face and a gentle brown eyes. She wasn't the most beautiful woman, but to Sesshomaru she was perfect; a slightly chubby frame, long brown hair, gentle brown eyes, and a soft face.

"I can't wait till my parents come to give their blessings," she said happily, giggling slightly at the smile the demon lord gave, "they will love you and our baby."

She paused, looking at him lovingly, "tell me what we should name her?"

"You did all the work Yuko, why don't you choose," he said softly, kissing her forehead gently. Her smile faded slightly but was replaced with a bigger one, her eyes not quite as happy though.

"I did, didn't I," Yuko said, "why don't we name her…Rena?"

"Perfect, like you," he whispered in the demon woman's ear, wrapping his arms around her to pull her close, "tomorrow your parents will come and then we can spend the rest of our lives together, forever."

"Do you promise Sesshomaru?"

Suddenly, fire erupted from his grasp, a blood curdling scream erupted and he saw his castle burning, Yuko burning in it, holding their daughter close. She looked up, eyes so full of pain and her flesh burning and melting, the stench filling his nostrils.

"Yuko!" His child's crying filled his ears and he groped uselessly through the flames. His eyes were watering quickly from the smoke and he coughed violently. This wasn't a normal fire.

"YUKO!"

Sesshomaru shot up in bed, panting for air. He shook his head swiftly and looked around his dark room, breathing a sigh of relief when he found nothing in there. The demon lord collapsed back in his bed, wondering about the Sesshomaru in his dream…and that woman. He wasn't that nice, it was ridiculous.

He took a deep breath and sat up, looking out the large window he noticed that it was dawn, the time to get up and get ready for another day. Sesshomaru sighed, standing up and going over to his wardrobe, where is kimono's and Yukata's were kept. He pulled out one of them and slipped it on without much trouble.

Who was Yuko?

That question had been bothering him ever since he awoke from his dream. The demon lord snarled in annoyance, walking out of his room and making his rather slow way towards his study, where he was doomed to start filling out his paperwork.

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"He promised me."

Kagome furrowed her eyebrows and turned over in her sleep. Who was talking?

"He promised me."

Kagome whimpered, feeling cold and uncomfortable. She was feeling a presence, but didn't want to wake up. Kagome opened her eyes only half way, swallowing when a shadow hovered over her. Perhaps it was just her imagination?

"Burn like me. I want you to burn like my poor daughter did. Burn for me Kagome, so he can never love you, and so he can never break your heart like he did mine."

It was so hot, Kagome felt like she was burning up. A baby's cry could be heard in the background but Kagome had shot up in bed, only to find nothing wrong. "What was that?" She asked herself, looking around in fear. The woman nearly jumped when she heard Sakuya crying in the other room connecting to hers.

"That crying must have been Sakuya," Kagome said, "and I must have just gotten to hot with the blankets on." She shook her head, shaking from head to toe, wiping the sweat off her forehead and went into the other room to go and get Sakuya.

She picked up the child and held him, going to sit down on the rocking chair with the boy in her arms. She closed her eyes and rocked Sakuya back and forth, easing the child into another sleep easily. Kagome swallowed the lump in her throat and stood up, making sure the boy was asleep before setting him in the carrier for another day of activities.

She had better find Sesshomaru then.

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"Therefore, we believe you can not get this woman Sesshomaru," the Northern Lord said, "so why don't you just give up the title and hand your lands over to us." The Southern Lord smiled charmingly and sat down next to the demon lord. He patted his back once and got up again –though Sesshomaru didn't see the point in him sitting down- heading back over to the Northern Lord.

"I am not giving up my lands yet," Sesshomaru said, "now why don't you leave, I need to speak with the Eastern Lord." The man who was standing off to the side, fidgeted slightly, thinking he was going to get beaten up for getting the Western Lord drunk.

He watched as the other two left and turned back to the Western Lord, who wasn't looking angry but confused. They sat in an awkward silence and then Sesshomaru opened his mouth to speak.

"Who is Yuko?" He asked lightly, wanting to know who the woman was. And why in the hell was he so nice in that dream? He was never nice! Though the demon lord was busy chewing out the dream self he caught the look of terror and shock on the Eastern Lord's face before it became calm again.

"I don't know Sesshomaru I really don't," the demon replied softly, bowing his head lightly, "what I mean is…I don't know why you would know her, because she was a good friend of mine." Sesshomaru could tell he was lying but kept silent, wanting to hear this.

"She bore a daughter, at a young age mind you," the demon lord said uneasily, "she married a man, a nice young man. Well, a week after their daughter was born, she informed her husband that her parents were coming over to give their blessings…it only ended in tragedy."

Sesshomaru failed to see that the door opened wide for a moment then closed so it only cracked. Kagome peered inside, making sure to keep quiet so they would not notice her appearance.

"On that day, her parents met her mate and did not approve of the age difference between them at all," the Eastern Lord continued, "that night, her mate was called to a meeting and she was left alone, but her parents had lit the castle on fire. When he came back, the mate couldn't reach Yuko in time and so she and his child died in the fire."

Sesshomaru nodded, looking back at him directly in his eyes.

"What was her mates name?" He asked softly, though he had a nervous twitch going for him now.

"H-his name? His name is not known," the Eastern Lord said, sniffing nervously, crossing his leg and looking anywhere but Sesshomaru.

"Where is he now?" Sesshomaru asked.

"The guilt was so strong that some of his closest friends erased his memories," the Eastern Lord said, "no one knows where he is now. But Sesshomaru, don't dwell on it, none of it matters." With that said he left for the door, Kagome quickly hiding behind a pillar so as not to be seen.

Kagome watched as the other lord left and stepped up to the door, knocking on it once. "Um, Sesshomaru, can I come in?" She asked timidly. A sharp crashing sound was heard beside the door, next came a loud and slightly choked, "NO! Now go away woman!"

Kagome, feeling it not best to argue, left without a second glance back.

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Somehow, Sesshomaru could this emptiness after he heard that story, a certain depression that only came from insanity of loosing someone close. But he didn't know that experience, so he had no idea what it was called.

"You promised me!"

Sesshomaru head snapped up when a loud scream -which sounded in unison- of terror erupted from down the halls that sounded like Rin and Kagome. Sesshomaru looked up swiftly and ran out of the study and into the large halls where he heard the screams.

One image stood there above two unconscious girls. It was a woman and a baby girl in her arms.

---TBC---

Short I know, but review!

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