Note: Love the reviews please. Makes great reading material…boy it almost makes me feel bad how I end this chapter, but please don't hate me. Also for Kuronekosama KK- Many people write Japanese words in a dialogue with stories. Screwing up with translations on here is how we learn the true meaning of the words. So people out there I learned I have screwed up. Arigato does not mean thank you, it means thanks. Oh and someone please tell me how and when the hell I am Romanizing? For those who don't know what it means is means- 1. make something roman catholic- christianity transitive verb to make something such as a service take on a Roman Catholic character or influence and 2. convert to roman Catholicism- christianity transitive and intransitive verb to become a Roman Catholic, or convert somebody to Roman Catholicism. Okay, so people tell me when the hell I mention Christianity in my flippin story? People who read this story who might be catholic and take offence to how I am speaking, do not get me wrong about it. I go to a catholic high school and love it muchly. I just want to know when I mention this religion in my story cause I don't recall doing so. Oh and also Kuronekosama kk- if you don't like what I write, then don't read my story simple as that.
Chapter twenty-three- Let the Troubles Begin
Kagome's heart began to race faster. Well it was now or never. Time to tell him of her conclusion about their relationship "Sesshoumaru, I….I love you"
Sesshoumaru was surprised by her confession. He quickly sped up his pace so they could reach his castle sooner. If he could, he would have chuckled at how she suddenly clung onto him much tighter. Soon enough they landed in the gardens. He watched Kagome get off him and then reverted back to his human looking form.
Ah and Un landed next to them and sadly Jaken squawked out loud "we're here!" and woke Rin and Shippo.
Sesshoumaru growled at the toad's rudeness, but then again this was Jaken. Well it had been peaceful while he was absent "Jaken"
"Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama?" He questioned as he got off the dragon while the kids were still rubbing the sleep from their eyes.
"Get the children ready for supper" he ordered.
Jaken nodded "hai!" he looked at the kids and glared "let's go, now"
Both Shippo and Rin dismounted and started to follow the toad, but not before Shippo used his fox fire to burn Jaken's butt for rudely waking them and then for his snobby order to them.
Kagome giggled and was about to followed them when a hand took her wrist and stopped her. She looked back to see the taiyoukai looking at her, emotionless "is there something you wanted?"
"I want to talk with you about your little confession a minute ago" he replied.
Kagome suddenly felt nervous. She was wondering how he was going to react to her little proclamation of her feelings towards him. Now she was going to find out, but for some reason on some level, she didn't want to hear it.
Sesshoumaru watched her for a minute "did you mean it?"
"Yes" she answered.
He nodded "then I take it, this is your decision? Trial over with"
She nodded slowly "yes"
Sesshoumaru took her in his embrace and placed a hand under her chin. Slowly he raised her head to look at him and leaned down still his lips were almost touching hers "I love you as well" and then before she could say anything he closed the small gap between them in a gentle kiss. After a minute he silently asked for more by brushed his tongue along her lips, which she opened for him and he quickly drove his tongue in to taste every inch of her.
After a couple minutes Sesshoumaru pulled away before things got too heated. He looked at her rosy cheeks before smirking "come, let us prepare for supper"
Kagome nodded and walked beside him. So he admitted it, the taiyoukai of the west…loved her. It made her happy that he had actually said it instead of staying silent and making her wonder.
They went to their own rooms and prepared for dinner and then met up again to walk to the dinning hall together. Sesshoumaru watched her as they walked. Life was beginning to look up for him. He now had a son and a daughter and hopefully, if she allowed, a loving mate.
Both Rin and Shippo were sitting at the table, patiently waiting when the two adults did arrive. They took their seats and the food was brought to them by the servants. Sesshoumaru took in a breath. It was good to be home again, he admitted he missed it. There was no place better than your own home…unless it was with a woman you unexpectedly fell in love with.
Shippo looked up from his meal to Kagome "are we living here now, Kagome?"
Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru who gave a nod before she herself nodded to the kitsune "hai, we are"
"How are we suppose to fight Naraku then?" he asked.
Sesshoumaru smirked at the child kitsune's questions. They were wise ones, but he already had answers for them "I have men stationed around this land, if they hear any mention of Naraku they are to report to me immediately"
Shippo looked back at his plate "oh"
Kagome smiled, understanding why he needed to ask these questions "don't worry; we've been in this fight too long to back out now. We will fight Naraku, but for now everything is calm so finish your dinner"
He nodded "hai"
As they all started to return to eating, the door suddenly busted open. Kagome gasped "Koga? What are you doing here?"
Koga looked at her. Kagome was still hanging around Sesshoumaru? His breathing was fast from having to run such a long way and a fast speed. He would talk with Kagome afterwards, but first there were more important matters to attend to "Naraku has started to make his move. I believe it shall be the final battle that will decide everyone's fate…this is war"
Sesshoumaru nodded "meet me in the library, I will be there in a moment" he watched the wolf youkai bow and leave the room. He then looked at the children. He had yet to give Shippo a room, but had a feeling they would want to be together for awhile "both of you go to Rin's room, now"
"Hai" they said in union before they both got up and left the room.
Sesshoumaru glanced at the toad that was standing off to the side "Jaken, go with them" he then looked at Kagome "you as well"
Kagome shook her head "no, Naraku is just as much my business as he is yours"
"Do as you're told" he ordered.
She stood up "I am not a child, Sesshoumaru! I don't need you to tell me what to do! I've battled with Naraku longer and more times than you have. I want to know about that 'war' Naraku has started!"
Sesshoumaru growled as her as he stood up "Kagome, I will discuss everything with you later, but for now you presence is to be with the children and keeping them calm for I am sure they are quite nervous about what they have just heard"
Kagome blinked. Of course, Rin and Shippo are probably anything, but calm after hearing Koga mention Naraku and war in the same sentence. Well, Sesshoumaru did say he will tell her about everything that Koga mentions, right? Slowly she nodded "you're right, I'm sorry I should have thought about the kids first"
He nodded "I understand the reason for your actions, but I promise I will tell you everything that I hear tonight after the kids are calmed and put to bed"
She nodded "okay"
Sesshoumaru walked with her out of the dinning room and down to Rin's room where he halted her just outside before she could enter "tell the children everything will be alright. I have a feeling Shippo won't be affected as much for he has witnessed Naraku and fought with him many times before. Rin hasn't and is likely to be more scared about this"
Kagome nodded "I already guessed that, I will see you when I get them to sleep. Where will you be?"
"I shall continue to be in the library" he replied "send Jaken when they are asleep to see if the meeting with the wolf is done"
She nodded "okay" hesitantly she stood on her toes and kissed his cheek. She was still a little shy about initiating the first contact with him, still not sure how he would react to it.
Sesshoumaru noticed it and placed a light kiss on her lips "do not be shy to touch me Kagome, I will not harm you" he then placed a kiss on her cheek before leaving.
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Koga waited patiently in the lord of the western land's library. Curious as to why Kagome was still with Sesshoumaru. The youkai ball was over with, so shouldn't she be with Inuyasha and her friends now? What was going on?
The youkai's thoughts were interrupted when the taiyoukai entered the room. Koga gave a nod of acknowledgment "I'm sorry to intrude while you were in the middle of your meal"
Sesshoumaru gave a wave of his hand "it does not matter" he took a seat behind his desk "this matter with Naraku does, now explain"
Koga nodded "some of my men over heard one of Naraku's men that they were going to be close enough to attack in 2 days. They said that Naraku thought of you as a threat and wants you out of the way"
He nodded "what else did your men hear?"
"Naraku also wants Kagome out of they way, she too is a big threat to him" answered the youkai. He then hesitated if he should ask the question that was on his mind.
Sesshoumaru almost released a growl. So that was why those 2 demons showed up at the ball and tried to kill her. He then noticed the wolf fidgeting "is there something else I should know?"
Koga looked at him and shook his head "no" he then looked the taiyoukai straight in the eye "but Kagome had told me that after the youkai ball, she would be going back to the hanyou, I was just curious as to way she's here and not there"
"Things have changed" was the taiyoukai's only reply "now I want to go find your men and see if they know where Naraku is planning the battle, then come back"
Koga nodded "hai, Sesshoumaru-sama" and then left the room only to bump into Kagome herself. He quickly reached out and grabbed her hand before she could fall "hello, Kagome"
She looked up at him and smiled "hello, Koga-kun, are you leaving already?"
He nodded "but I'll be back, I just need to find out some information for Sesshoumaru-sama" he then looked at her "Kagome, why are you still hanging around the taiyoukai instead of going back to Inuyasha like you said you were going to do?"
Kagome looked at him "uum, well you see, Sesshoumaru and I are seeing each other"
Koga blinked "seeing each other? You mean like being potential mates?" she nodded "when did this happen?"
She shrugged "near the end of the youkai ball. At first we were only pretending so he could protect me when Naraku sent some demons to kill me, but later it's kind of no longer pretend"
Koga couldn't believe it. He already had an idea that Kagome didn't have feelings for him, but for the hanyou. After she had told him that Inuyasha was seeing the dead woman he figured he might have a change, but it seemed another dog demon got a chance to be with her. Worse, the two dogs were related. He stared at her for a moment. She seemed happier now than when she was hanging around the hanyou. He knew Sesshoumaru was a respectable demon, so he knew the youkai wouldn't do anything to intentionally hurt Kagome. In knowing that he smiled at her "then I'm happy for you"
Kagome smiled "thank you Koga-kun"
He nodded "then I will see you later" and with that he left.
Kagome watched until he turned the corner and disappeared before heading into the library where Sesshoumaru was sitting. The taiyoukai looked up at her, face unemotional "I thought it was agreed you would send Jaken to make sure I was done speaking with the wolf"
"I decided to come myself" she answered, walking over to his desk
He growled "next time, do as we discussed"
Kagome glared at him and slammed her hands on the table "I'm not some servant you can order around, Sesshoumaru!" she shouted.
Quickly the taiyoukai stood up and pulled her over the table that was between them. For a moment he just held her before resting her on his table and then looking at her. Slowly he leaned forwards and placed a innocent kiss on her lips.
Kagome stared at him for a moment when he pulled away. One minute he was ordering her around, then she got anger and yelled at him, then he looked like he was going to attack her or something, and then he was pulling her across the table and kissing her "you are one confusing man"
"As you are one confusing woman" he replied.
She smiled "that's what you like about me though"
He smirked at her comment "indeed" he then returned to sitting in his chair that was right in front of Kagome who was still sitting on his table, his face was once again emotionless "I take it the children are asleep"
Kagome nodded "hai, they went pretty easy; though I think Rin is still a little nervous at the mention of war"
Sesshoumaru nodded "I figured as much, she is not use to such things"
She frowned "what are we going to do if it comes to war?"
"I will rally the other lords as well as any youkai willing to help" he replied.
"What about getting Inuyasha and my other friends?" she reminded "you know as well as I do they will want to fight, they all have been deceived by Naraku and want their revenge"
The taiyoukai gave a nod "I will have word sent to them"
Kagome smiled "arigato"
Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome off the table and on to his lap. He placed his finger under her chin and turned her head towards him before leaning over and kissing her. After a minute he deepened the kiss, placing a hand on her waist while her hands wrapped around his neck.
Before it could heat up anymore, a sudden small knock at the door made them break their kiss. Sesshoumaru watched while Kagome moved to stand up next to him before staring at the door "come in"
The door only opened a little and a small head peeked inside "Kagome-chan?"
Kagome blinked in surprise "Rin? What are you doing up? I thought you were asleep"
Rin slowly entered the room. She was very nervous for she never troubled the taiyoukai before, but unlike all the other times she now had someone else who she could turn to for situations like this "I had a nightmare"
Kagome smiled and walked up to the small girl and bent down "where's Jaken? I thought I left him in the room with you two"
Rin wrapped her arms around the older girl as she was then lifted up "he fell asleep"
Sesshoumaru silently growled. The toad was useless, couldn't even stay awake if his life depended on it.
Kagome held the small girl "well don't worry, nothing bad is going to get you because me and Sesshoumaru are still awake"
Sesshoumaru watched the little scene unfold before him. It's most likely Rin wouldn't want to be left alone tonight now that the wolf placed ideas in her head of war "Rin, wait on that couch" he said pointing to a small couch that was off to the side. He watched as Kagome took the child to the couch, laying her down and then seeming to stay there "Kagome, come here"
Kagome looked at him before walking over "yes?"
"Where is it that you're sleeping tonight?" he asked.
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Hai- yes
Taiyoukai- great demon
Youkai- half demon
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Okay important question. Should this story have a lemon in it or not? If yes then it's most likely going to be in the next chapter. For those of you who want it, if there's a good number and for those who don't. I can easily a please both. I will just mark in the story where the Lemon would be and instead write it down at the bottom, right here, after the translations. Sound fair? Let me know. Now for reviews.
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Miranda- I'm honored to know I helped make another Sesshoumaru/Kagome fan
Fanation- thanx for the compliment. I didn't think I was a good writer till I got lots of reviews and they were all positive. Some stories took me 3 or 4 days to read them all. I'd call reading all these chapters in 2 days a record. Nice job.
Keosis-chan- lol. Okay I'll take the 9/10. Glad you like my story so much. Just wait, I have many others planned.
HotPinkPenguin- Don't get me wrong. I like Inu/Kag fics, but I love Sess/Kag fics more. And how's this, in my group of friends, I'm the only one who reads and writes fan fiction. Ho hum, such a lonely life…lol, but fun.
sapphire orb- Don't worry, the story ain't over yet. Are you kidding? I still have to get them to destroy Naraku and not to mention….wait, that would ruin the story…guess you gotta read to find out.
angel-demoness7- lol, sorry, left it at another cliffy. Don't set ur sister on me yet, I'm working hard and fast to write the next chapter…in fact it's almost done being written…I just need to know whether to put a lemon in it or not. So I gotta wait for the reviews.
badgirl136- glad you finally got the chance to review. Hmm I didn't know there was an "only read-mode"…interesting.
Mage Raistlin- Sorry can't say what happens next…that ruins the whole story. So you just gotta keep reading.
Gilraen-Telemmaite- yeah, I am busy. We're already doing grad photos and our profiles, etc. The list goes on. Grrr, still don't know what I'm going to do when I'm out of school. Glad you like my writing though, maybe I should become an author? Hmmmm, maybe.
RoyalBiznatch- a first time reader on here, huh? Well then I'm glad you thought my story was good enough to read. I remember the first time I read on here, before I became a member that was….oh shit, that was a long long time ago. About 4 years ago. Damn, I feel old now.
Inukamisashi- Does the question, should there be a lemon, answer your question. Most likely I'm going to make Kagome pregnant…but then again maybe not.
Kage-hogosha- I'm gonna say it now. There's no sequel for this story. I have nothing else written yet, but trust me when I say I will. I have many ideas for many stories written in outline on paper. Once this story is complete I'm going to work on writing them. So keep a look out cuz, well, this story should be over soon….still more to go though, but should be done within a couple chapters…possibly.