For those who did read this story, I'm so sorry that I've been gone so long. Let's just say a lot happened in my life that I had to stop writing. But I'm trying to come back and be better than ever. I might rewrite this story. Tell me what you think, I think it moves too fast. And a special apology to Ayeko, she is the most devoted reader to this story. Hopefully she gets the update and smiles brightly. And hopefully not too pissed at me. Love yall.

-Sango

Chapter 4 The Fever

The night grew on, but Kagome's conditiion didn't. Her body seem to sweat and shiver continully. Inuyasha soon began to wonder if her frail human body to hold up to his blood. He remembered that most humans reject it and it kills them. All he could do is hold her and hope that the fever would stop. But something struck him late; did he really love Kagome? Or was it out of jealousy? Sesshoumaru had taken every slave girl, marked them, only for Inuyasha watch them die of fever. So he hoped that because he was half demon, the same result would not happen. He believed that he could save her from Sesshomaru's wrath. There was no denying that he felt a strong emotional pull toward Kagome, and she always made him smile even if he didn't show it. Something about her made him feel at ease. And he wanted her.

Sesshomaru looked up toward the ceiling and felt a different sent come across his nose. He grunted, not sure what to make of it. "It's Kagome's scent, but..." He sniffed again. "Something is changing about it; something demonic. Inuyasha..." He got from his seat and walked toward Inuyasha's room.

Inuyasha could smell Sesshomaru coming. Kagome's unusual scent had caught his suspicions. What could he do? Sesshomaru doesn't need to know about their love making. Only that she had a fever. But how could he hide the scent of sex that lingered in the room before he got there? He quickly got dressed and headed for the door. Sesshomaru was just about to open the door when Inuyasha came out. "What brother, is there something you come to lecture about?"

"Do you not smell that?" He eyed Inuyasha suspicously. Inuyasha stared him down for a moment. "It smells demonic."

"Sesshomaru get your nose out of your butt and realize that your imagning things. Kagome has a terrible fever right now, so piss off." Inuyasha closed the door behind him and walked off. Sesshomaru looked at the door leading into Inuyasha's room, he could smell Kagome, but something sweet also lingered in the air. Something sexual. He grunted and walked away, as much as he want to quarll with Inuyasha, he didn't feel like it during the late night. He brown nosed off into his room to think about what he was smelling.

After Inuyasha could no longer smell his brother near his room, he returned quickly. Kagome's fever was still causing her to shiver uncontrolably. Her skin was as pale as the moon and cool, as if a chill had settled around her. Inuyasha began to smell the constant change in her scent. He stroked her soft cheek, he worried so much, but if he hadn't, Sesshomaru would have. He couldn't bare to watch another slave die because of his brother, who loved to hurt him.

His gentle touch on her cheek had caused her to squint in pain before her eyes opened. She looked at him, her eyes dull and colorless, she weakly smiled. "Inuyasha, I'm..." He sushed her with soft kiss. She smiled again, the best she could. "I'm cold, and everything aches in pain." Inuyasha took off his shirt and climbed back in bed with her. Her naked body was chilled with cool sweat. He held her as close as he could, giving her as much of his own heat as possible.

"How many times have you marked a woman?" Her voice was soft and weak. Inuyasha was shocked by the question. He looked down at her with his yellow eyes.

"It is a rule that demons mark their woman, and that woman is their's until they die. The only demon that is known not to remark is wolves. They mate for life, so if they mate is gone, they stay loyal. It is easier for a woman than a man. It is also very rare for humans to mingle with demons. Well to be marked is the rare part. Most women cannot survive, it's the blood. It kills the human blood in them. I'm sorry that I did this to you, I forgot the risks."

She placed a soft hand on his face. "I'm not, I knew the risks. I've lived with many demons in the last seven years, I know how it works. I've almost been marked many times, but I defended myself, usually I injured them so bad that they would beat me to the point of death. You see I wanted to be yours, if only I could mark you..." She slowly drifted off into sleep. Inuyasha smiled as he hugged her body into his chest and fell asleep.

Morning came bright and early. Inuyasha woke silently. He turned his face down to Kagome to find that her body glowed with a new hue of color. She mumbled for a moment before she woke up. She saw Inuyasha staring down at her, she smiled and gave him a light kiss. Inuyasha smelt her scent, to find that she smelled just like him. His blood would now protect her permently. Not many demons would touch a woman that belonged to a son of his father. She would be safe. He sighed lightly. "How do you feel?" He asked with another kiss.

She laughed, "Better than I have in years." This time the small kiss she gave him began to grow into a deep long kiss. He stroked her bare skin as she laugh. "That tickles." He pulled her close again and nibbled on her neck. He saw the scar from his teeth, which marked her as his. He felt suddenly a great joy. She was strong, stronger than he would have ever imagined. She held on through the most fatal night of her life and still held on to life. He couldn't think of anything that could bring him more joy than that moment.

He could wait to have her for himself again. He wasn't going to wait one more moment now that she was better. He kissed her roughly as he pressed the weight of his body onto hers. She smiled as she ran her fingers down the line of his back. He couldn't stop kissing her as their love grew. When the night hadn't satisfied him, the morning definatly did. He felt so linked to her that he felt that maybe her heart was beating with his. He felt that he was going to burst for all the love that suddenly became a passion for him. Last night he wasn't sure of what he felt, but now he was confident that he loved her. She was always there for him, always helped him, and always did what he told her to. He collasped on the bed, feeling his heart pounding on his chest. He turned and grabbed her again, closing the gap between their bodies.

Laying in bed what seemed forever Kagome got out of bed to find her dress somewhere sprawled on the floor. Inuyasha eyed her naked body lustfully as he watched her slip on her dress. Her curves hidden, curves that only he would be able to see and trace with his finger. He jumped out of bed and wrapped his arms around her waist. She hugged back with her arms over his. "I'll leave you to get dressed, you also need a bath. I have chours to do milord." She laughed as she looked at his naked body when she left.

In the garden she pulled the vegetables and put them in a basket. She lifted the overly large basket and walked inside. She turned corner, not seeing the figure in her way. The basket dropped and the vegetables poured all over the floor. She looked into the person eyes, it was Sesshomaru. She quickly used her hair to hide Inuyasha's mark, but little did she know that, that wouldn't save her. He could smell it, Inuyasha's scent on her. He grew angry...

Oh please tell me, did I do okay? I haven't written in such a long time. I hope you enjoyed it. PLease review, if you do I might keep writting and tell you what Sesshomaru has planned...Your choice...

-Sango