_Lemon Warning_

Everyone celebrated the victory that night. They mourned their losses and sent their warrior spirits off with a burning of a torch. It didn't make sense to pray for the demons, but it was their own way to give their respects. The cycle of life continued while everyone else remained. Satomi looked at the crowd as she settled on the roof top. She could hear the distant conversations as murmurs, but she couldn't help but look at the moon. What was she to them if she could no longer do what was necessary to protect Rin and take down Jiro?

The question bothered her since she heard Tsukuyomi's voice tell her that everything was gone. Her powers, the protection she was promised for Rin, and the eclipse that was no doubt soon approaching. Jiro wouldn't fight honorably, and Sesshomaru could take him head on, it would be even more difficult if there were more enemies that hadn't emerged yet. Inu-Yasha almost lost Kagome once, and she didn't expect Kagome to fight with a child on the way. Satomi wanted to be Sesshomaru's equal, but now she was far below that standard.

"You are sulking." The voice was unmistakable, but she simply turned her head only a moment before looking back to the moon. Sesshomaru was soundless with his steps as he came to stand next to her as she continued to sit. "For what purpose?"

For what purpose… it was a loaded question with too many answers. Her feet started to fidget by moving slightly to avoid answering. Of course, the demon acted like he had all the time in the world. Not a movement besides what the wind had to say about it as the gentle breeze wafted through.

"Loss, I suppose." Finally answering, she moved her head to see him also looking to the moon. "My goddess powers are now gone because of what I did."

"For the priestess?" Sesshomaru looked down to her as their gazes locked.

"Yes, but I would do it again if I could. She didn't need to die." Satomi was always mesmerized by his golden eyes.

He stayed silent for a moment. I took it as a general agreement, but the guilt weighed down on me even more as the seconds turned into minutes. I was naïve about how far I could take my powers. How much I would be gifted and how generous Tsukuyomi was willing to be. I used much of his powers to protect those dear to me, but I hadn't tempted to raise the dead before. The use of spiritual power was immense and even I had to admit it was nerve wracking to feel that surge. Was I wrong? I didn't believe so, but now I was nothing but a normal human with some ability to fight. The goddess in me was gone, and along with it any hope of helping Sesshomaru without getting in his way.

"You are troubled?" Sesshomaru was looking at me again as his voice turned my attentions back to him. "Jiro will be nothing to me. I will relieve the problem myself. His abilities do not trouble me."

A timid smile formed from my lips as I couldn't help but feel this was his way of making me feel better. His generosity was truly strange, but I was grateful to not be in this moment alone. "You are truly a different kind of demon. Probably one humanity is far from deserving, but just know that I wanted to help. I wanted to protect Rin to my best ability, and I will still do so, even if that means the end of it all for me. She deserves a future, and as much as I want one, I feel that slipping away as the days go by. My soul is tired and I…"

I could feel his hands hastily bring me to him as his chest crushed into mine and his lips made speaking impossible. My body slowly relaxed as he deepened our kiss, his desperation permeating through the emotions I felt. My hands laid on his chest and held onto his metal guard. All I could do was hold on as he brought a hand to the back of my head and the other to the small of my back. With a swift breeze we were no longer on the roof but in the room that I had woken up in earlier.

My pulse quickened even more as he laid me down and started to undress me. There were no words spoken, but I didn't want them. His hands caressed every inch of me and brought me back to life. Reminding me that I did have something to live for even if I didn't have powers. His hand rested on the side of my throat as he smirked. He was enjoying the racing pulse he graciously gave me. Pompous demon.

He slid his hand away from my neck and moved to undress himself, as if I wasn't already ready for him. Watching him in the moonlight made my obstinate yearning even more pronounced. With his body laid bare, I reached forward until we were both on our knees on the bed. I started by touching his cheek just above his stripes. Feeling down to his shoulder where I grazed over his arms. Running my fingertips back up to his shoulders, I made my way to his chest. He stayed quiet and still although I could tell this aroused him.

Down to his lower abdomen, my hands wandered dangerously low before making their way back up to his face. Cupping his cheeks, I pulled him down to me. I kissed him as passionately as I could. I gave a small yelp into his mouth as he picked up my body and spilt my legs apart so they would wrap around his waist. As he joined our bodies, I only winced for a moment before gasping his name in pleasure.

His movements were slow and deliberate as he set my body down on the bed and rose back up, keeping my hips raised. Locking his arms around my waist his movements sped up as he stretched my body to his as my moans filled the room.

My legs quivered as my breath hitched as my body pulsated in pleasure. His pace quickened for a moment before pausing as his hands slowly brushed my breasts and stomach. Lowering me gently, the absence of his body in mine was enough to make me pout. My obvious dislike made him shake his head and caress my cheek as he hovered above me.

"Rest now. Tomorrow we leave." His words were firm but gentle. I wanted to ask him so many questions, but I couldn't find the energy. Sleep came easy as I felt warmth around me. Perhaps everything would be fine after all. The small amount of hope budded within me and I couldn't tell if tears falling were real or a dream.


A/N: Good day everyone! It has been a long time since I posted. I just graduated with my Bachelors and have a few months off before I start my Masters degree in Creative Writing and English. I updated my profile if you want to stay connected to my other projects as I work on finishing up this lovely story too. I have a short sequel in mind that will not be following the Yashahime show since I have not fully watched it yet, that one will be exclusively on Kindle Vella when I do release it with a first chapter release shared on here. That is my plan so we will see how it goes. I will keep you updated.

Much love,

SJ Clements