Kagome's POV
I heard most of his answer but my mind was to groggy to understand it. I opened my eyes to sunlight pouring in through the cave. It took me a second to realize that I was snuggled up to Sesshomaru. I squeaked and gently moved away from his warmth. No wonder I slept so well on the cave floor.
His eyes were still closed and it looked as if he was still sound asleep, I'd never seen him look so peaceful before. I felt my face start to grow warm. Soulmates, I can't believe they're a thing, does he feel it too? I narrowed my eyes. I shouldn't have fallen asleep!
I looked up at his face as he shifted in his sleep. Would he get irritated if I asked him questions? I sat there just watching him sleep when it dawned on me. My "bond" pulls me towards Sesshomaru...does that mean he's my soulmate?!
I quickly scrambled away from him which caused him to jump up and glare at the cave entrance.
"Who's there?!"
I shook my head and sighed. "I'm sorry Sesshomaru, that was-"
He shook his head. "Someone is here."
I blinked and sniffed the air, all I could smell was his scent of fresh snow and pine. "I don't smell anyone."
He growled and slowly made his way to the cave entrance. "That doesn't mean no ones here." I nodded and reached for my bow and arrows to follow him outside. He shook his head and gestured to the back of the cave. "There's a back way, take it and circle around to the front. Try to catch them off guard." I nodded and spun around. "Be careful Kagome."
I felt the bond hum with worry and my face warmed. Does he actually care about me? I shook my head. "You be careful too Sesshomaru."
He shook his head and quietly left the cave.
I carefully made my way to the back of the cave and found the other exit. I poked my head outside and saw that the sun was just starting to rise. I took a step outside and froze. I don't know why the forest smelled the same, I couldn't smell anyone outside but every instinct I had was screaming at me to turn back and flee to Sesshomaru's side.
"I was wondering if he would send you out this way."
I froze in place and looked around. I couldn't see anyone. "H-Hello?" My voice came out in a horse whisper.
A chuckle sounded from behind a nearby tree. "I suppose it is rude of myself to hide."
I gasped as the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen before stepped out from behind the tree. She had fiery red hair that reached down to her waist, her eyes were like emeralds and her skin was like moonlight. She wore a kimono made of purple silk with golden patterns that reached down passed her feet.
"Who are you?"
She smiled. "I am Idris of the dark flame."
I blinked. "What do you want ?"
She shook her head. "You'll see soon enough." She raised her hand and fire shot towards me. I tried to move out of the way but I was frozen in place. I watched in fear as the flames shot towards me. This is it, I'm going to burn alive.
"Idris!" I blinked and the flames were gone. I turned slowly to see Sesshomaru walking towards us, his face full of anger. He knew her.