Alright, next chapter...aint got much to say except..i'm sorry if there are
a lot of spelling mistakes...haven't exactly had time to proof read
^^'...hope you like!
disclaimer: inu ain't mine, Sesshy IS mine tho! lol
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"My love, are you sure that was wise?" Ventai asked, coming to walk beside him.
"You forget, Ventai, that I can read minds." Derenti rumbled, "I heard everything that fake of a Lord thought."
"And what you heard caused such anger?" Ventai questioned, not exactly understanding her mates motives. "What happened to lying low?" Derenti stopped in the hall way and used his senses to make sure no one was close.
"Ventai, my love and life, Inutaishou did not come back to play Lord again. He has come back to kill Kagome, and, I suspect, take Sesshomaru down as well. That is cause enough to be mad. They must leave, or atleast Kagome must." 'I do not know how, but she must.' Derenti added as an afterthought, pleading with his eyes for his mate to understand.
Ventai knew he knew more then he was letting on. She nodded and placed her trust into her mate. With that, they both strode purposely down the halls to Sesshomaru's room.
Sesshomaru sat straight up in his bed, sensing the dragon's approaching. He simply touched Kagome's shoulder and she was awake as well. "Get dressed." Sesshomaru breathed, throwing on his clothes as well. After making sure Kagome was dressed, he pulled open the door to see Derenti and Ventai approaching. 'The meeting did not go well.' he thought at once.
Derenti's form stopped in front of the door frame, voice low. "I must leave, as must Kagome. I heard Inutaishou's thoughts.I would speak more, but there are other's about."
Kagome caught the ending sentence as she took her place beside Sesshomaru. He indicated they should come in and both dragons did, shutting the door and sealing the room off to prying ears and eyes. "I will take Kagome with me, if you wish." Derenti stated, knowing Sesshomaru must stay. At hearing that statement, Kagome unconsciously took a step closer to Sesshomaru, not wanting to leave him.
"And if Ventaru comes?" Sesshomaru asked, not caring if Ventai heard.
Derenti thought for a moment, before asking, "You have human friends, don't you?"
Sesshomaru nodded in agreement. "We should have thought of them before." Vantai knew where they were and quickly dissappeared out of the door and went to find them.
"I will leave in one hours time. Say your good bye's and pack up your things. Will a Gaurdian be going with her?" Derenti stated, looking at Sesshomaru.
"I will send Trey. You must do the ceromony for me." Sesshomaru replied quickly, knowing that the dragon wished to leave as soon as possible. Derenti nodded once.
"What about Shippo?" Kagome asked, looking up at Sesshomaru, who looked at Derenti.
"He is welcomed." Derenti replied and saw Kagome was going to ask about Inuyasha. "It is best if Inuyasha stays. Whether you mate will admit it or not, he will need his help." Derenti stated, then looked at Sesshomaru. "I will leave my daughter, Suki. It will give me an idea of what is going on and she can stay under the cover of Inuyasha's mate."
Sesshomaru nodded in agreement, his golden eyes looking to see the door fly open, the monk, exterminator, the kitsune, and Ventai entering. "I do not think anyone saw us." Ventai replied to both Lord's unaswered question. Sango walked over to Kagome, wondering what exactly was going on.
"I'm sorry, but I must ask you to come with me and not ask questions at this moment. I cannot answer them yet." Kagome bowed her head slightly, before looking at them with a pleading look. Sango and Miroku bowed thier heads as well, trusting in their friend. Shippo jumped from Sango's arms to Kagome's and remained silent, knowing now was a serious time.
Derenti looked at the two humans and the kitsune before looking at his mate. "We must prepare. One hour and we will stop by to get Kagome." Derenti finished, walking out of the room.
Sesshomaru looked to Kagome and stated, "I will be right back. I must get Reshki, Kari, Roku, and Trey. It will only be a moment." Sesshomaru quickly leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her lips, surprising the kitsune and the two others in the room. After that he was gone.
Kagome looked around, seeing the questioning expressions. "Inutaishou, Sesshomaru's and Inuyasha's father, returned. Derenti, the male dragon, heard his thoughts. He wants to kill me." Kagome stated bluntly, feeling Shippo cling to her.
"Why?" Miroku asked, standing beside Kagome.
"I never told you guys, and I'm sorry I didn't, but for awhile now a shadow demon as been trying to kill me. That is why I couldn't leave Sesshomaru's side to begin with. Sesshomaru can not be possessed. Inutaishou is either a shadow demon himself or is possessed by one. Once I'm dead, the Shadow demon X'ith can break free. No one will be able to stop him." Kagome quickly explained, looking to see the Gaurdians and Sesshomaru filter in the room. Sesshomaru returned to her side, looking at Kari, Reshki, and Roku.
"You know as well as I do that Inutaishou is not back to simply claim my lands. He is here to kill Kagome. You are not to associate with other Gaurdians and I want Trey to remain a secret. This is of the upmost importance. Be on top gaurd." Sesshomaru ordered, then looked a Trey with a glare that could cause the devil himself to wince. "Your first act as Gaurdian will be to go with Kagome to the Dragon's lands. Protect her and do NOT fail." Sesshomaru growled, seeing Trey nod sharply. Glancing to see how much time they had left, Sesshomaru winced unnoticably to all except Kagome.
"If you guys don't mind, I would like to have some time alone with Sesshomaru." Kagome blushed slightly. She knew that was what Sesshomaru had been thinking but knew he would never say it. Sango and Miroku left to pack, taking Shippo, while the Gaurdians moved into the hall, leaving the couple alone.
Kagome looked at Sesshomaru, smiling encouragingly at him. "Try to stay out of trouble, ok?" Kagome asked, clasping her hands behind her back and tried not to cry. She didn't want to leave him. Sesshomaru took her into his arms.
"For you." He replied, resting his forehead against her's and smiling slightly. She chuckled softly. "And you, stay safe. I do not want to let you go, but I know it is safer there then here."
"I will be fine, it will me be who worries, not you. How long do you think it will take?" Kagome asked, drawing him closer and trying to burn the warmth of him into her memory.
"I am not sure, Kagome." Sesshomaru replied, resting his chin on the top of her head and breathing in her scent.
"I love you, Sessho. Just remember that." Kagome whispered against his chest, a single tear falling free.
"I love you, my mate, my Kagome. Do not be sad, I will see you soon enough." Sesshomaru pulled away slightly, looking into her deep, emotion filled eyes.
Kagome smiled despite herself and raised up on tip toes to kiss him lightly. He pulled her more against him, deepening the kiss, wanting to taste her before she would leave him for awhile.
Kagome pulled away slightly, far enough to where she could speak but her lips still brushed his. "Just remember I'll always be thinking about you. I love you so much." Sesshomaru purred and nuzzled her neck, just content to hold her, not wanting to let her go. She clung to him as if the world would end. Not even Derenti's strong grip would've been able to pry her off.
This moment, like so many emotion filled moments, ended to soon for the couple. Before Sesshomaru knew it, Derenti was back, along with the humans and Trey. Sesshomaru walked with them to the Palace gates, where Derenti's servents, family, and Gaurdians awaited. The others walked ahead and allowed the couple their last moments together to be quiet ones. Who knew how long it would take for Inutaishou to go down? And Derenti was sure there would be a war between him and Inutaishou.
Suki stood beside her brother and watched the group approach. She had been surprised when her father had told her that she was staying. And as Inuyasha's mate no less! She had then figured out Kagome was leaving, which saddened her as much as the news her family would leave as well. Her brother gave her a hug that spoke volumns and he whispered playfully, " If that hanyou gives you any trouble, tell him I'll return and break him in half." Suki giggled softly against her brother's shoulder before squeezing him a little more.
Suki then hugged her mom, who whispered words of comfort and courage. After all, they would see eachother with each morning ritual, if only for a breif moment. Suki's father came last but she squeezed him the hardest. "Whoa daughter, I will need my ribs unbroken." Derenti chuckled, hearing his daughter laugh.
"Like you'll do anything when you get home." Suki taunted.
Kagome and Sesshomaru stood, looking at eachother. He kissed her once more, deep and gentle. When he pulled back, he stated softly, "When this is all over, I would like for you to become my life mate." Kagome looked up at him and couldn't help the radiant smile that claimed her.
"After this is all over, you'll be lucky to pry me from your side." Kagome teased, pinching his side slightly. Kagome grinned wider when she realized he was actually slightly ticklish. "I'll have to remember that." she winked, seeing him scowl slightly down at her, though she could see right through it.
Sesshomaru kissed her lips, then her jaw line, her neck, and finally his mark. He bit it gently, purring so softly no one could hear except Kagome. She gasped when he did that. "I will be looking foreward to your return." he growled quietly.
"Ok, you two. Break it up." Suki laughed, standing a couple of feet away and not daring to go closer. Kagome hugged him tight before pulling away.
"I will see you soon, Sesshomaru." Kagome smiled, feeling her eyes mist over. 'I won't cry.' she chanted in her mind.
"Be safe, my mate." Sesshomaru replied, his eyes saying more then he ever would or could aloud. Kagome nodded then turned around and walked past Suki to stand beside Sango.
Suki stood beside Sesshomaru and watched as they all took to the air, either flying themselves, or riding a creature that did. "I hope we get this done soon," Suki sighed, then glanced at Sesshomaru, who looked as though he had no intention of moving just yet. She shook her head, mumbling under her breath, "Since Kagome left, he'll be more motivated to do something." She shrugged her shoulders then walked inside. Sesshomaru, on the other hand, watched them fly away until even his demon sight could not see them. Then he, too, sighed and walked inside, his emotionless mask slipping into place.
'The sooner he's gone, the sooner I will be able to see Kagome,' he thought.
Kagome sat astride the flying horse, Shippo asleep in front of her. She was glad it was beginning to darken so no one could see the sad expression on her face. She had never thought she would have to leave him. She snuggled into the blanket they had given her so she could stay warm in cold night air. 'I'll see him soon. I shouldn't worry.' Kagome thought to herself. Her thoughts went to the Taiyoukai back at the palace and she smiled slightly. 'Besides, I still can see him whenever I wish.'
Miroku and Sango rode another horse that flew silently behind Kagome and Shippo. Sango snuggled back against Miroku because of the cold night air. Miroku looked down at her and smiled, his hand twitching slightly. "Don't do it, Miroku." Sango stated sleepily, "I wouldn't want to hit you and send you falling off this beautiful animal." Miroku's smile widened and he allowed his hand to rest close to her.
Trey sat on a horse as well, but instead of being behind Kagome, he was beside her. He was her Gaurdian after all. He looked over at her and saw her smile slightly. That was better then the sad face she had before, so he took it as a good sign. Trey had been skeptical about being a Gaurdian to Kagome. But after seeing his Lord and her together, Trey had decided he would lay down his life for her. Trey was loyal and he saw that if his Lord did lose his mate, not only was Trey dead meat, but there would be no hope in the up coming fight. Sesshomaru would not be the same.
'What do you know, the panther was right.' Trey chuckled softly. 'Maybe being a Gaurdian won't be so bad, eh?' He looked around at the three Gaurdians the dragons had. He knew there used to be four, but one had been killed by Derenti when he had failed to protect his mate. They all looked serious and Trey wasn't sure if he would be able to talk to any of them. One snake youkai and two wolf youkai. One a female at that.
They landed in the eastern lands long after sunset. Derenti had split from them some time ago, but Ventai didn't seem worried, so Kagome didn't fret. Shippo remained asleep so Kagome slid off of the horse slowly, so as not to wake him. "Thank you." Kagome muttered to the horse as she passed it. The mare neighed softly in response.
Servents then went to work, taking the horses away to be put up, leaving Tsume, Kagome, Ventai, Trey, and the other Gaurdians standing in the front yard alone. The Palace was much like Sesshomaru's, only built taller instead of more spread out. The palace, Kagome noticed, was on a cliff rather then a platue like Sesshomaru's. Apon closer inspection, Kagome realized the palace was built into the mountain wall behind it.
Ventai walked over to Kagome, offering her a smile. "I'll show you and your human friends to your rooms. Tesh, show Trey to a room not far from yours." Ventai stated. A slender yet muscled female wolf stepped foreward and indicated Trey should fallow her. Trey nodded to Kagome, indicating he would find her later.
Kagome walked over to Sango, who was wrapped tightly into a blanket, and Miroku, who seemed comfortable. "This way." Ventai stated, walking in a different set of doors compared to Tesh and Trey. They walked down the halls, which were unusually tall, as Ventai talked about the Palace. "Tomarrow, I will send Trey to show you around. He's getting the tour now. Then you may do as you wish." Ventai explained, then looked back at Kagome. "I suggest you stay within the palace walls though." Kagome nodded her agreement. "Other then that, please enjoy yourself. If there is anything you might need or you have some concerns, ask anyone and they will point you in either my direction, or Derenti's."
"Thank you for taking me and my friends in, Ventai." Kagome stated, fighting down a yawn.
Ventai waved away the thanks and stopped infront of a door. "No need to thank me, its my pleasure. Now, go to sleep." Ventai smiled then left them standing in the hall. Kagome opened the door and saw the room was made for three people.
"We're sharing a room with Miroku?" Sango groaned, snuggling more into the blanket and taking a step away from Miroku. Kagome frowned as well.
"Why ladies, I'm hurt." Miroku feigned sadness.
Kagome rolled her eyes then walked in. The room had three trunks at the bottum of each bed, for storeage and a large floor windo on the opposite side of the room. Kagome walked over to the bed closest to the window, smiling and sitting down. "I claim this bed."
Sango immediatly took the one next to hers, Miroku taking the remaining one. Kagome sat Shippo on the bed, seeing him curl up, then saw there were two doors connected to this room. Checking one door, she saw it was a dressing area of sorts while the other was the hot springs. Kagome smiled when she saw it had a lock on it from the inside.
Kagome and Sango slipped into the dressing area and changed then walked back in their room to see the lights already out and Miroku already asleep. Kagome and Sango quickly followed suit.
"She's WHAT?!" Inuyasha asked, surprise plastered across his face.
Sesshomaru fought the urge to roll his eyes and stated once more, standing beside a scowling Suki, "She is staying and will be your mate while she is here. Now bite her and get it over with." Sesshomaru replied slowly.
"She cannot be my mate!" Inuyasha stuttered, blinking from an emotionless Sesshomaru to a growling Suki.
"And why not?" she snapped, planting her hands on her hips, her green/blue eyes flashing.
"You're....it's....You just can't! I should be able to choose!" Inuyasha stammered, blurting out anything his slow working mind could come up with. Sesshomaru inwardly smirked at his brothers reaction.
"You can remove the mark when this is all over. For now, you have to bite her so it seems real." Sesshomaru explained once more, secretly enjoying the scene.
"It will be for real! You're asking me to BITE her!" Inuyasha snapped, narrowing his eyes at his brother. Suki's anger snapped.
"Oh, GET OVER YOURSELF AND BITE ME ALREADY! I'M NOT DISEASED AND I'M CERTAINLY BETTER THEN ANY OTHER FEMALE YOU COULD CHOOSE!" Suki growled at Inuyasha, seeing him unconsciously take a step back. Sesshomaru blinked.
"Wha?" Inuyasha mumbled, trying to process what she had said. Suki closed her eyes in an attempt to soothe her anger. She walked over to him, standing right in front of him and tilted her head, revealing the junction between her shoulder and neck, her eyes still closed in irritation.
"Now...Bite." Suki commanded in a soft tone, one that promised punishment should he not do as she said. Shooting a shocked look at Sesshomaru, who faintly smiled, Inuyasha then looked down at the bit of neck exposed to him. Sesshomaru averted his gaze in attempt to hold in his laughter.
Inuyasha heard a deadly low growl come from Suki as he looked down at her neck. 'Well, she told me to.' his mind thought momentairily. He lowered his lips to her neck, placing a soft kiss at the juncture before digging his fangs into her neck. He heard her gasp as he did so and he held it for a moment. 'Atleast you didn't have to sleep with her first.' he thought, then fought down all the thoughts that boiled to the surface. 'Mind out of the gutter!'
He released his hold, seeing the puncture wounds bleed. He quickly cleaned it up before he could become embarassed by what he had just done. Sesshomaru looked over at the two and nodded. "Now, I have much I must work on. Get aquainted." After that, Sesshomaru simply left.
Suki had not moved since he bit her and her mind was reeling. She had felt him kiss her neck, then bite it. It hurt, but not a lot. She opened her eyes and looked up at Inuyasha, who seemed very interested in the wall. "See, that wasn't so bad, now was it?" Suki asked, allowing her curiousity to get the best of her, and allowed her fingers to explore the mark, dispite the pain it caused her to do so.
Inuyasha glanced at her with wide eyes. "Not so bad?! I'm suppose to choose my mate, not my brother!" Inuyasha knew he had said the wrong thing when Suki's passive face turned into a dark scowl.
"And who would you rather choose?" she asked dangerously low.
"Well...not you!" Inuyasha blurted, then clamped his hands over his mouth and took a step back, realizing what he had said.Suki's eyes widened momentarily before narrowing to deadly slits.
"Really?" she purred, taking a step to stand right in front of Inuyasha, her eyes still narrowed.
"No, what I ment was..." Inuyasha began but was cut of when Suki smacked him. Right across the face! Inuyasha stood stock still, eyes wide and disbelief flashing in his eyes as his mind tried to comprehend what had just happened.
"You...pompous....annoying...selfcentered...worthless...inconsiderate...unem otional....ASS!" Suki growled out past clentched fangs, fisting her hands. Inuyasha just stared at the small female before him who had just slapped him. It didn't hurt, but it surprised the hell out of him. "The least you could do would be to humor me! BUT NO! That's obviously asking to much from the 'GREAT' Inuyasha! Psht, your no more of a man then your BROTHER!" Suki spat, turning on her heel and started for the door.
"Don't compare me to that emotionless hunk of demon!" Inuyasha blurted, thinking over what he had said and realized that it probably did hurt her.
"I will stop comparing you to him when you stop acting like him!" Suki hissed over her shoulder, walking out the door.
Kagome lay in bed, staring at the dark ceiling. She had gotten so use to Sesshomaru, she found it hard sleeping without him. Kagome sighed as she fingered the mark once more. 'Sessho...' Kagome thought, closing her eyes and picturing her mate. 'If I can't stand being without you for one night, what makes you think I will be able to for a week, a month, a whole year?' Kagome rolled onto her stomach, burying her head in her pillow.
Sesshomaru, many miles away, lay in the dark as well. He missed her, her smiles, her warmth, her eyes. He missed her. 'And only after one day,' he thought meekly. Normally he would've shoved that fact aside, calling himself weak. But he knew it to be true. He missed her. He closed his golden eyes once more, picturing his mate. 'She belongs beside me, not miles away.' Sesshomaru thought but knew he wanted her safe, which was with Derenti for the time being. 'When you return, my mate, we will spend as much time as we were apart, together.' Sesshomaru thought, relaxing as he thought of her.
Suki sat in her room, grumbling to herself. 'And to think I liked the pompous ass.' Suki thought, absently picking at the fabric of her blanket that was wrapped around her. She continued her dark thoughts until she heard the door crack open. Suki looked back, eyes going wide and gasping at the sight of Inuyasha.
"Suki, I'm sorry. I didn't mean any of that how it sounded. I was surprised I had you for a mate." Inuyasha stated, taking a step in her direction and shutting the door.
"Why? Am I that bad?" Suki growled, turning from him.
"I wasn't surprised because I thought you were bad. I was surprised because I never thought I would get you." Inuyasha answered softly, drawing Suki's gaze.
"What?" Suki breathed, seeing him walk towards her. Suki stood as he approached her, seeing his honesty in his eyes.
"I am glad you're my mate." Inuyasha replied quietly, seeing Suki look at him with warmth in her eyes.
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I hope you like this chapter! I loved the part with Suki and inu tho! lol...well, tell me whatcha think!....O and another ? for you all.....do you want another lemon? if i get a lot of votes for, then i will, if not..well then i'll just keep leavin off like i did in this chapter...
And thanks to my reviewers! Hellzazngrl (aww, my sessho! *jumps on sesshomaru*), Blaque-Ivory (lol, in the beginning *somewhere, not sure where, lol* you learn the well is destroyed...while kagome wants to go home *who wouldn't? no me!* she can't..thanks for the review tho! ^^), Nashea (i'm glad u like Suki), Thatsmsdiva2u (lol, now now now, sesshy wouldnt be so sneaky as to uh.."mate" with her while it was her..uh..."time" lol), blueeyedkorean (i do not have a mailing list...but i might get one, lol), suki no kazu (i had to stop, it was gettin long! lol), cutie pie 99, kitsune-minkchan (lol, my poor roku *not 'my' as in he's mine...my as in well..u get it lol* gotta give him some breaks...sure he's got strenght and a nice lookin body and all that other stuff, but i think ur a bit much for him, lol ^~), my-name- is-spoken (lol, so i can't spell..o well, i tried eh? ^^), shadow stone,peachesdani (of course derenti is gonna say something, he's outspoken ^^), random character (lol, i take it you dont like inutaishou?), Glass thorn (lol, goodie), romona johnson (lmao, its better when he is..besides, i LOVE writing those parts, lol), aqua girl (lol, its ok, thanks for the review this time..and i understand computer problums *glares at own computer* mine hates me!), piper (inutaishou is a shadow demon...he only really cares bout himself...and world domination, of course! lol), Rabid inu girl, Karla (lol, thanks for the review..i think for the sake of everyones sanity...we'll just share sessho lol), ptbear, pojey , Dragon Rae (lol, poor kouga is gettin bashed pretty badly ^^), Ryurisano (*gulps down milk and muches cookie while typing* thank ya!), spirit element (lol, another lemon eh? are you sure? and the other lords just dont like sessho *poor sessho* so of course they are gonna side with inutaishou *bad inutaishou* lol), little (lol, they will, dont worry), Sesshys hime (lol, everyone seems to like inu and suki, YAY), Melly (lol, you might wanna get off of those..that can't be healthy! lol), skitzoflame (lol, aww, poor inutaishou *cough* not!), akitsu (i'm glad my story has that effect! YAY, ur addicted, mwa ha ha, now time for the world domonation part ^~), Kawaiilil-inugurl (*rolls eyes and takes out acid and burns off name* sorry sessho, had to be done...can't have ppl claiming what isn't theres, LMAO, j/k...lol, we can share, can't we?), anime-girl 06 (your the only one who hasn't dissed kouga...wow), tsuki yume (aww, you didn't like it when inuyasha was being arrogant? i thought it was cute^^), Lord pink (lol, good good!), cymarel (wow, just wow. I loved you long review and i love the fact you quote stuff ^^! THANKS! *cuddles up with sessho* i'm gonna post this then get "busy" *wink wink* lol)
disclaimer: inu ain't mine, Sesshy IS mine tho! lol
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"My love, are you sure that was wise?" Ventai asked, coming to walk beside him.
"You forget, Ventai, that I can read minds." Derenti rumbled, "I heard everything that fake of a Lord thought."
"And what you heard caused such anger?" Ventai questioned, not exactly understanding her mates motives. "What happened to lying low?" Derenti stopped in the hall way and used his senses to make sure no one was close.
"Ventai, my love and life, Inutaishou did not come back to play Lord again. He has come back to kill Kagome, and, I suspect, take Sesshomaru down as well. That is cause enough to be mad. They must leave, or atleast Kagome must." 'I do not know how, but she must.' Derenti added as an afterthought, pleading with his eyes for his mate to understand.
Ventai knew he knew more then he was letting on. She nodded and placed her trust into her mate. With that, they both strode purposely down the halls to Sesshomaru's room.
Sesshomaru sat straight up in his bed, sensing the dragon's approaching. He simply touched Kagome's shoulder and she was awake as well. "Get dressed." Sesshomaru breathed, throwing on his clothes as well. After making sure Kagome was dressed, he pulled open the door to see Derenti and Ventai approaching. 'The meeting did not go well.' he thought at once.
Derenti's form stopped in front of the door frame, voice low. "I must leave, as must Kagome. I heard Inutaishou's thoughts.I would speak more, but there are other's about."
Kagome caught the ending sentence as she took her place beside Sesshomaru. He indicated they should come in and both dragons did, shutting the door and sealing the room off to prying ears and eyes. "I will take Kagome with me, if you wish." Derenti stated, knowing Sesshomaru must stay. At hearing that statement, Kagome unconsciously took a step closer to Sesshomaru, not wanting to leave him.
"And if Ventaru comes?" Sesshomaru asked, not caring if Ventai heard.
Derenti thought for a moment, before asking, "You have human friends, don't you?"
Sesshomaru nodded in agreement. "We should have thought of them before." Vantai knew where they were and quickly dissappeared out of the door and went to find them.
"I will leave in one hours time. Say your good bye's and pack up your things. Will a Gaurdian be going with her?" Derenti stated, looking at Sesshomaru.
"I will send Trey. You must do the ceromony for me." Sesshomaru replied quickly, knowing that the dragon wished to leave as soon as possible. Derenti nodded once.
"What about Shippo?" Kagome asked, looking up at Sesshomaru, who looked at Derenti.
"He is welcomed." Derenti replied and saw Kagome was going to ask about Inuyasha. "It is best if Inuyasha stays. Whether you mate will admit it or not, he will need his help." Derenti stated, then looked at Sesshomaru. "I will leave my daughter, Suki. It will give me an idea of what is going on and she can stay under the cover of Inuyasha's mate."
Sesshomaru nodded in agreement, his golden eyes looking to see the door fly open, the monk, exterminator, the kitsune, and Ventai entering. "I do not think anyone saw us." Ventai replied to both Lord's unaswered question. Sango walked over to Kagome, wondering what exactly was going on.
"I'm sorry, but I must ask you to come with me and not ask questions at this moment. I cannot answer them yet." Kagome bowed her head slightly, before looking at them with a pleading look. Sango and Miroku bowed thier heads as well, trusting in their friend. Shippo jumped from Sango's arms to Kagome's and remained silent, knowing now was a serious time.
Derenti looked at the two humans and the kitsune before looking at his mate. "We must prepare. One hour and we will stop by to get Kagome." Derenti finished, walking out of the room.
Sesshomaru looked to Kagome and stated, "I will be right back. I must get Reshki, Kari, Roku, and Trey. It will only be a moment." Sesshomaru quickly leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her lips, surprising the kitsune and the two others in the room. After that he was gone.
Kagome looked around, seeing the questioning expressions. "Inutaishou, Sesshomaru's and Inuyasha's father, returned. Derenti, the male dragon, heard his thoughts. He wants to kill me." Kagome stated bluntly, feeling Shippo cling to her.
"Why?" Miroku asked, standing beside Kagome.
"I never told you guys, and I'm sorry I didn't, but for awhile now a shadow demon as been trying to kill me. That is why I couldn't leave Sesshomaru's side to begin with. Sesshomaru can not be possessed. Inutaishou is either a shadow demon himself or is possessed by one. Once I'm dead, the Shadow demon X'ith can break free. No one will be able to stop him." Kagome quickly explained, looking to see the Gaurdians and Sesshomaru filter in the room. Sesshomaru returned to her side, looking at Kari, Reshki, and Roku.
"You know as well as I do that Inutaishou is not back to simply claim my lands. He is here to kill Kagome. You are not to associate with other Gaurdians and I want Trey to remain a secret. This is of the upmost importance. Be on top gaurd." Sesshomaru ordered, then looked a Trey with a glare that could cause the devil himself to wince. "Your first act as Gaurdian will be to go with Kagome to the Dragon's lands. Protect her and do NOT fail." Sesshomaru growled, seeing Trey nod sharply. Glancing to see how much time they had left, Sesshomaru winced unnoticably to all except Kagome.
"If you guys don't mind, I would like to have some time alone with Sesshomaru." Kagome blushed slightly. She knew that was what Sesshomaru had been thinking but knew he would never say it. Sango and Miroku left to pack, taking Shippo, while the Gaurdians moved into the hall, leaving the couple alone.
Kagome looked at Sesshomaru, smiling encouragingly at him. "Try to stay out of trouble, ok?" Kagome asked, clasping her hands behind her back and tried not to cry. She didn't want to leave him. Sesshomaru took her into his arms.
"For you." He replied, resting his forehead against her's and smiling slightly. She chuckled softly. "And you, stay safe. I do not want to let you go, but I know it is safer there then here."
"I will be fine, it will me be who worries, not you. How long do you think it will take?" Kagome asked, drawing him closer and trying to burn the warmth of him into her memory.
"I am not sure, Kagome." Sesshomaru replied, resting his chin on the top of her head and breathing in her scent.
"I love you, Sessho. Just remember that." Kagome whispered against his chest, a single tear falling free.
"I love you, my mate, my Kagome. Do not be sad, I will see you soon enough." Sesshomaru pulled away slightly, looking into her deep, emotion filled eyes.
Kagome smiled despite herself and raised up on tip toes to kiss him lightly. He pulled her more against him, deepening the kiss, wanting to taste her before she would leave him for awhile.
Kagome pulled away slightly, far enough to where she could speak but her lips still brushed his. "Just remember I'll always be thinking about you. I love you so much." Sesshomaru purred and nuzzled her neck, just content to hold her, not wanting to let her go. She clung to him as if the world would end. Not even Derenti's strong grip would've been able to pry her off.
This moment, like so many emotion filled moments, ended to soon for the couple. Before Sesshomaru knew it, Derenti was back, along with the humans and Trey. Sesshomaru walked with them to the Palace gates, where Derenti's servents, family, and Gaurdians awaited. The others walked ahead and allowed the couple their last moments together to be quiet ones. Who knew how long it would take for Inutaishou to go down? And Derenti was sure there would be a war between him and Inutaishou.
Suki stood beside her brother and watched the group approach. She had been surprised when her father had told her that she was staying. And as Inuyasha's mate no less! She had then figured out Kagome was leaving, which saddened her as much as the news her family would leave as well. Her brother gave her a hug that spoke volumns and he whispered playfully, " If that hanyou gives you any trouble, tell him I'll return and break him in half." Suki giggled softly against her brother's shoulder before squeezing him a little more.
Suki then hugged her mom, who whispered words of comfort and courage. After all, they would see eachother with each morning ritual, if only for a breif moment. Suki's father came last but she squeezed him the hardest. "Whoa daughter, I will need my ribs unbroken." Derenti chuckled, hearing his daughter laugh.
"Like you'll do anything when you get home." Suki taunted.
Kagome and Sesshomaru stood, looking at eachother. He kissed her once more, deep and gentle. When he pulled back, he stated softly, "When this is all over, I would like for you to become my life mate." Kagome looked up at him and couldn't help the radiant smile that claimed her.
"After this is all over, you'll be lucky to pry me from your side." Kagome teased, pinching his side slightly. Kagome grinned wider when she realized he was actually slightly ticklish. "I'll have to remember that." she winked, seeing him scowl slightly down at her, though she could see right through it.
Sesshomaru kissed her lips, then her jaw line, her neck, and finally his mark. He bit it gently, purring so softly no one could hear except Kagome. She gasped when he did that. "I will be looking foreward to your return." he growled quietly.
"Ok, you two. Break it up." Suki laughed, standing a couple of feet away and not daring to go closer. Kagome hugged him tight before pulling away.
"I will see you soon, Sesshomaru." Kagome smiled, feeling her eyes mist over. 'I won't cry.' she chanted in her mind.
"Be safe, my mate." Sesshomaru replied, his eyes saying more then he ever would or could aloud. Kagome nodded then turned around and walked past Suki to stand beside Sango.
Suki stood beside Sesshomaru and watched as they all took to the air, either flying themselves, or riding a creature that did. "I hope we get this done soon," Suki sighed, then glanced at Sesshomaru, who looked as though he had no intention of moving just yet. She shook her head, mumbling under her breath, "Since Kagome left, he'll be more motivated to do something." She shrugged her shoulders then walked inside. Sesshomaru, on the other hand, watched them fly away until even his demon sight could not see them. Then he, too, sighed and walked inside, his emotionless mask slipping into place.
'The sooner he's gone, the sooner I will be able to see Kagome,' he thought.
Kagome sat astride the flying horse, Shippo asleep in front of her. She was glad it was beginning to darken so no one could see the sad expression on her face. She had never thought she would have to leave him. She snuggled into the blanket they had given her so she could stay warm in cold night air. 'I'll see him soon. I shouldn't worry.' Kagome thought to herself. Her thoughts went to the Taiyoukai back at the palace and she smiled slightly. 'Besides, I still can see him whenever I wish.'
Miroku and Sango rode another horse that flew silently behind Kagome and Shippo. Sango snuggled back against Miroku because of the cold night air. Miroku looked down at her and smiled, his hand twitching slightly. "Don't do it, Miroku." Sango stated sleepily, "I wouldn't want to hit you and send you falling off this beautiful animal." Miroku's smile widened and he allowed his hand to rest close to her.
Trey sat on a horse as well, but instead of being behind Kagome, he was beside her. He was her Gaurdian after all. He looked over at her and saw her smile slightly. That was better then the sad face she had before, so he took it as a good sign. Trey had been skeptical about being a Gaurdian to Kagome. But after seeing his Lord and her together, Trey had decided he would lay down his life for her. Trey was loyal and he saw that if his Lord did lose his mate, not only was Trey dead meat, but there would be no hope in the up coming fight. Sesshomaru would not be the same.
'What do you know, the panther was right.' Trey chuckled softly. 'Maybe being a Gaurdian won't be so bad, eh?' He looked around at the three Gaurdians the dragons had. He knew there used to be four, but one had been killed by Derenti when he had failed to protect his mate. They all looked serious and Trey wasn't sure if he would be able to talk to any of them. One snake youkai and two wolf youkai. One a female at that.
They landed in the eastern lands long after sunset. Derenti had split from them some time ago, but Ventai didn't seem worried, so Kagome didn't fret. Shippo remained asleep so Kagome slid off of the horse slowly, so as not to wake him. "Thank you." Kagome muttered to the horse as she passed it. The mare neighed softly in response.
Servents then went to work, taking the horses away to be put up, leaving Tsume, Kagome, Ventai, Trey, and the other Gaurdians standing in the front yard alone. The Palace was much like Sesshomaru's, only built taller instead of more spread out. The palace, Kagome noticed, was on a cliff rather then a platue like Sesshomaru's. Apon closer inspection, Kagome realized the palace was built into the mountain wall behind it.
Ventai walked over to Kagome, offering her a smile. "I'll show you and your human friends to your rooms. Tesh, show Trey to a room not far from yours." Ventai stated. A slender yet muscled female wolf stepped foreward and indicated Trey should fallow her. Trey nodded to Kagome, indicating he would find her later.
Kagome walked over to Sango, who was wrapped tightly into a blanket, and Miroku, who seemed comfortable. "This way." Ventai stated, walking in a different set of doors compared to Tesh and Trey. They walked down the halls, which were unusually tall, as Ventai talked about the Palace. "Tomarrow, I will send Trey to show you around. He's getting the tour now. Then you may do as you wish." Ventai explained, then looked back at Kagome. "I suggest you stay within the palace walls though." Kagome nodded her agreement. "Other then that, please enjoy yourself. If there is anything you might need or you have some concerns, ask anyone and they will point you in either my direction, or Derenti's."
"Thank you for taking me and my friends in, Ventai." Kagome stated, fighting down a yawn.
Ventai waved away the thanks and stopped infront of a door. "No need to thank me, its my pleasure. Now, go to sleep." Ventai smiled then left them standing in the hall. Kagome opened the door and saw the room was made for three people.
"We're sharing a room with Miroku?" Sango groaned, snuggling more into the blanket and taking a step away from Miroku. Kagome frowned as well.
"Why ladies, I'm hurt." Miroku feigned sadness.
Kagome rolled her eyes then walked in. The room had three trunks at the bottum of each bed, for storeage and a large floor windo on the opposite side of the room. Kagome walked over to the bed closest to the window, smiling and sitting down. "I claim this bed."
Sango immediatly took the one next to hers, Miroku taking the remaining one. Kagome sat Shippo on the bed, seeing him curl up, then saw there were two doors connected to this room. Checking one door, she saw it was a dressing area of sorts while the other was the hot springs. Kagome smiled when she saw it had a lock on it from the inside.
Kagome and Sango slipped into the dressing area and changed then walked back in their room to see the lights already out and Miroku already asleep. Kagome and Sango quickly followed suit.
"She's WHAT?!" Inuyasha asked, surprise plastered across his face.
Sesshomaru fought the urge to roll his eyes and stated once more, standing beside a scowling Suki, "She is staying and will be your mate while she is here. Now bite her and get it over with." Sesshomaru replied slowly.
"She cannot be my mate!" Inuyasha stuttered, blinking from an emotionless Sesshomaru to a growling Suki.
"And why not?" she snapped, planting her hands on her hips, her green/blue eyes flashing.
"You're....it's....You just can't! I should be able to choose!" Inuyasha stammered, blurting out anything his slow working mind could come up with. Sesshomaru inwardly smirked at his brothers reaction.
"You can remove the mark when this is all over. For now, you have to bite her so it seems real." Sesshomaru explained once more, secretly enjoying the scene.
"It will be for real! You're asking me to BITE her!" Inuyasha snapped, narrowing his eyes at his brother. Suki's anger snapped.
"Oh, GET OVER YOURSELF AND BITE ME ALREADY! I'M NOT DISEASED AND I'M CERTAINLY BETTER THEN ANY OTHER FEMALE YOU COULD CHOOSE!" Suki growled at Inuyasha, seeing him unconsciously take a step back. Sesshomaru blinked.
"Wha?" Inuyasha mumbled, trying to process what she had said. Suki closed her eyes in an attempt to soothe her anger. She walked over to him, standing right in front of him and tilted her head, revealing the junction between her shoulder and neck, her eyes still closed in irritation.
"Now...Bite." Suki commanded in a soft tone, one that promised punishment should he not do as she said. Shooting a shocked look at Sesshomaru, who faintly smiled, Inuyasha then looked down at the bit of neck exposed to him. Sesshomaru averted his gaze in attempt to hold in his laughter.
Inuyasha heard a deadly low growl come from Suki as he looked down at her neck. 'Well, she told me to.' his mind thought momentairily. He lowered his lips to her neck, placing a soft kiss at the juncture before digging his fangs into her neck. He heard her gasp as he did so and he held it for a moment. 'Atleast you didn't have to sleep with her first.' he thought, then fought down all the thoughts that boiled to the surface. 'Mind out of the gutter!'
He released his hold, seeing the puncture wounds bleed. He quickly cleaned it up before he could become embarassed by what he had just done. Sesshomaru looked over at the two and nodded. "Now, I have much I must work on. Get aquainted." After that, Sesshomaru simply left.
Suki had not moved since he bit her and her mind was reeling. She had felt him kiss her neck, then bite it. It hurt, but not a lot. She opened her eyes and looked up at Inuyasha, who seemed very interested in the wall. "See, that wasn't so bad, now was it?" Suki asked, allowing her curiousity to get the best of her, and allowed her fingers to explore the mark, dispite the pain it caused her to do so.
Inuyasha glanced at her with wide eyes. "Not so bad?! I'm suppose to choose my mate, not my brother!" Inuyasha knew he had said the wrong thing when Suki's passive face turned into a dark scowl.
"And who would you rather choose?" she asked dangerously low.
"Well...not you!" Inuyasha blurted, then clamped his hands over his mouth and took a step back, realizing what he had said.Suki's eyes widened momentarily before narrowing to deadly slits.
"Really?" she purred, taking a step to stand right in front of Inuyasha, her eyes still narrowed.
"No, what I ment was..." Inuyasha began but was cut of when Suki smacked him. Right across the face! Inuyasha stood stock still, eyes wide and disbelief flashing in his eyes as his mind tried to comprehend what had just happened.
"You...pompous....annoying...selfcentered...worthless...inconsiderate...unem otional....ASS!" Suki growled out past clentched fangs, fisting her hands. Inuyasha just stared at the small female before him who had just slapped him. It didn't hurt, but it surprised the hell out of him. "The least you could do would be to humor me! BUT NO! That's obviously asking to much from the 'GREAT' Inuyasha! Psht, your no more of a man then your BROTHER!" Suki spat, turning on her heel and started for the door.
"Don't compare me to that emotionless hunk of demon!" Inuyasha blurted, thinking over what he had said and realized that it probably did hurt her.
"I will stop comparing you to him when you stop acting like him!" Suki hissed over her shoulder, walking out the door.
Kagome lay in bed, staring at the dark ceiling. She had gotten so use to Sesshomaru, she found it hard sleeping without him. Kagome sighed as she fingered the mark once more. 'Sessho...' Kagome thought, closing her eyes and picturing her mate. 'If I can't stand being without you for one night, what makes you think I will be able to for a week, a month, a whole year?' Kagome rolled onto her stomach, burying her head in her pillow.
Sesshomaru, many miles away, lay in the dark as well. He missed her, her smiles, her warmth, her eyes. He missed her. 'And only after one day,' he thought meekly. Normally he would've shoved that fact aside, calling himself weak. But he knew it to be true. He missed her. He closed his golden eyes once more, picturing his mate. 'She belongs beside me, not miles away.' Sesshomaru thought but knew he wanted her safe, which was with Derenti for the time being. 'When you return, my mate, we will spend as much time as we were apart, together.' Sesshomaru thought, relaxing as he thought of her.
Suki sat in her room, grumbling to herself. 'And to think I liked the pompous ass.' Suki thought, absently picking at the fabric of her blanket that was wrapped around her. She continued her dark thoughts until she heard the door crack open. Suki looked back, eyes going wide and gasping at the sight of Inuyasha.
"Suki, I'm sorry. I didn't mean any of that how it sounded. I was surprised I had you for a mate." Inuyasha stated, taking a step in her direction and shutting the door.
"Why? Am I that bad?" Suki growled, turning from him.
"I wasn't surprised because I thought you were bad. I was surprised because I never thought I would get you." Inuyasha answered softly, drawing Suki's gaze.
"What?" Suki breathed, seeing him walk towards her. Suki stood as he approached her, seeing his honesty in his eyes.
"I am glad you're my mate." Inuyasha replied quietly, seeing Suki look at him with warmth in her eyes.
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I hope you like this chapter! I loved the part with Suki and inu tho! lol...well, tell me whatcha think!....O and another ? for you all.....do you want another lemon? if i get a lot of votes for, then i will, if not..well then i'll just keep leavin off like i did in this chapter...
And thanks to my reviewers! Hellzazngrl (aww, my sessho! *jumps on sesshomaru*), Blaque-Ivory (lol, in the beginning *somewhere, not sure where, lol* you learn the well is destroyed...while kagome wants to go home *who wouldn't? no me!* she can't..thanks for the review tho! ^^), Nashea (i'm glad u like Suki), Thatsmsdiva2u (lol, now now now, sesshy wouldnt be so sneaky as to uh.."mate" with her while it was her..uh..."time" lol), blueeyedkorean (i do not have a mailing list...but i might get one, lol), suki no kazu (i had to stop, it was gettin long! lol), cutie pie 99, kitsune-minkchan (lol, my poor roku *not 'my' as in he's mine...my as in well..u get it lol* gotta give him some breaks...sure he's got strenght and a nice lookin body and all that other stuff, but i think ur a bit much for him, lol ^~), my-name- is-spoken (lol, so i can't spell..o well, i tried eh? ^^), shadow stone,peachesdani (of course derenti is gonna say something, he's outspoken ^^), random character (lol, i take it you dont like inutaishou?), Glass thorn (lol, goodie), romona johnson (lmao, its better when he is..besides, i LOVE writing those parts, lol), aqua girl (lol, its ok, thanks for the review this time..and i understand computer problums *glares at own computer* mine hates me!), piper (inutaishou is a shadow demon...he only really cares bout himself...and world domination, of course! lol), Rabid inu girl, Karla (lol, thanks for the review..i think for the sake of everyones sanity...we'll just share sessho lol), ptbear, pojey , Dragon Rae (lol, poor kouga is gettin bashed pretty badly ^^), Ryurisano (*gulps down milk and muches cookie while typing* thank ya!), spirit element (lol, another lemon eh? are you sure? and the other lords just dont like sessho *poor sessho* so of course they are gonna side with inutaishou *bad inutaishou* lol), little (lol, they will, dont worry), Sesshys hime (lol, everyone seems to like inu and suki, YAY), Melly (lol, you might wanna get off of those..that can't be healthy! lol), skitzoflame (lol, aww, poor inutaishou *cough* not!), akitsu (i'm glad my story has that effect! YAY, ur addicted, mwa ha ha, now time for the world domonation part ^~), Kawaiilil-inugurl (*rolls eyes and takes out acid and burns off name* sorry sessho, had to be done...can't have ppl claiming what isn't theres, LMAO, j/k...lol, we can share, can't we?), anime-girl 06 (your the only one who hasn't dissed kouga...wow), tsuki yume (aww, you didn't like it when inuyasha was being arrogant? i thought it was cute^^), Lord pink (lol, good good!), cymarel (wow, just wow. I loved you long review and i love the fact you quote stuff ^^! THANKS! *cuddles up with sessho* i'm gonna post this then get "busy" *wink wink* lol)