Sooooooo sorry guys. I didn't mean to be so late but I've been having some issues and school bit me in the bum. Thanks for those who review and those who wished me Good luck in school and those who follow me and have favorite my story. *Bows deeply* Thank you! Well On with Chapter 7! Enjoy!

" Ugh! Ow..." 'Dammit that hurt''Think! I'm not going to help you, if you can't first help yourself' 'I don't need your help anyway!' Kagome had been threw back into a nearby wall. She rose to her feet.

" You must be prepared for unpredictable attacks. Naraku will not fight fair. Again." Sesshomaru stood there are she returned to the center of the room.

Kagome let out a deep breath and calmed down. 'Come on Kagome you have to think...' Kagome nodded. She decided to attack first. She ran towards him to land a punch. Sesshomaru, of course, easily dodges. Kagome took this time to change her attack. She went to kick upwards 'Hn?' Sesshomaru wasn't expecting her to change attacks so quickly. He dodges her attack but barely. He then steps back and grabs her leg and threw her back. Kagome catches herself before she hit the ground. She backflips. ' Damn, I almost had him.' While in thought, Sesshomaru used his poison whip to attack her. Kagome didn't see it. She was hit in the shoulder.

" Focus!" Sesshomaru sharply stated to her. Kagome then began to dodge his poison whip, when he suddenly began a head on attack, he came to punch saw this and put her hands up to block it. Sesshomaru slightly smirked. 'Good' Sesshomaru then backed away, leaving a confused Kagome.

" You are learning fast. You began to block my attacks. We are done for today. Wash up and go to breakfast."She nodded and bowed. She left returning to her room. She gathered her things and looked for the hot springs.

"Heh... Now which way was the springs?" Kagome opened a door to be yell at.

" Ahhh sorry!" She thought to herself ' I could just smell for the hot springs. What was I thinking' She sniffed around and stood in front of a door. Kagome then hesitantly opened the door and revealed the hot springs. She applauded herself. She noticed as time went on her senses increased.

" So Lucky aha!" She looked around. It was hard to see. She figured no one was in there. She undressed herself and lowered into the springs. As usual she thought about Inuyasha. 'Why do I let you affect me so. Its so tiring''You need to move on gosh'Kagome sighed. 'Its you again.I know that... You should know how hard it is... You know how I feel...' 'I know that... I also know about that seal of yours, you think it still hurts now imagine when it breaks or is too much to consume. It's time for you to get stronger and prove yourself!' 'Shut it already!'

She sat there thinking to her self sighing, a lone tear fell. She became sad. She had been holding in so much for so long. She felt like she would just explode. She hadn't realized how long she'd been in there.

Sango and the others sat there waiting for breakfast. They could see that Sesshomaru was getting irritated. They became tense. Sesshomaru was growing impatient, He didn't like waiting on anyone. It was almost time for breakfast and the miko still hadn't returned. Sesshomaru growled and got up going to the hot springs. He could slightly smell salt. ' Are those tears? Why would she be crying? Hn. Regardless it's none of my concern.' His inner beast grew irritant with him. Sesshomaru then opened the door. Her back was towards him. He looked at her creamy smooth skin as her hair rest atop the water. He shook to himself.

" Miko!" Sesshomaru says sharply causing her to jump. She turned seeing Sesshomaru. She gasped seeing him. She covered herself.

" Y...Yes?" She trembled slightly because he startled her.

" You are nearly late for breakfast... Why are you crying?'

Kagome looked at the water.

"I wasn't crying." Sesshomaru frowned.

" Do not lie to me, Miko" Kagome eyes widened slightly.

" It's nothing really" She was now turned towards him. His look slightly frightened her.'He's irritated with me' He was still frowning and then decided to leave it alone. He then reached to her and handed her a towel. She then flinched closing her eyes. Sesshomaru slightly widened his eyes. Then narrowed them. 'Hn...' He returned to his normal cold look as she opened her eyes. Kagome opened her eyes to see him handing her a towel. 'Oh I thought he was going to strike me' She then took the towel. He turned away from her and hear her lifting out the water.

" You are already late for breakfast. Hurry and don't make me have to come get you again" Kagome agreed. Sesshomaru left and Kagome quickly dried off. She got dressed and went to the dining room. She entered quietly. They had just began to eat. She sat next to Sesshomaru and began eating quietly. She often saw Sesshomaru glancing at her between sips. Most of the chattering came from Shippo and Rin. Kagome smiled slightly at them. She felt down a little and it showed on her face. Of course, Sango saw this.

"Hey, Kagome you alright? You seem down." Kagome gave her a small smile.

" I'm fine Sango...Umm Excuse me." Kagome got up from the table, leaving the room. Kagome barely touched her plate. Sango looked concerned. She sighed to herself and Miroku rubbed her back, consoling her. Sesshomaru watched everything while drinking his tea.

Kagome entered her room. She thought to herself. 'I'm starting to feel it again. Hmm...I wonder.' Kagome went to the mirror and removed her kimono from the top of her body, as the rest rested on her hips. She removed her bra. She lifted her arm and there was a small seal ,not far from her breast, that was fading away.

"It's wearing off. It must take more power to last longer. I must return it. "

"What's wearing off?" Kagome turned her head sharply towards the door. She covered her breast. She saw Sesshomaru standing there walking into her room. She blushed as he came closer to her.

" I will not wait. Answer me now, Miko!" Sesshomaru raised his voice. Kagome jumped slightly at his tone. She looked away from him. She hesitantly answered him.

" The... The Osaeru Seal"

Theres Chapter 7! I'm sorry that it took so long. Since you have waited so patiently, I will Upload another chapter by tomorrow! I hope you enjoyed . Review please!

~Kairei ^o^