Chapter 12: Scenting?

Sesshomaru felt her determination before her noticed her walking over. He contemplated running again but decided it was time to face her. They needed to get back to training to defeat Naraku. Thought, he didn't stop fighting with Inuyasha until she turned and ran away. Confused by her embarrassment, he stopped fighting and chased after her.

"Hey, get back here ya bastard!" Inuyasha yelled waving his sword around. He ignored Inuyasha and headed to camp. When he arrived the slayer was laughing uncontrollably. Sesshomaru glared and growled at her stopping her immediately. His gazed shifted in question to the monk who just shrugged. He took off again and with his speed caught up to her in no time.

"Miko." He said freezing her in her spot. Slowly she turned around to face him. "What is the meaning of this?"

"I don't know what you're talking about?" He growled at her. "Sango said some things about you thinking I'd be a good mate."

"Did she…"

"Yeah. She also said you think I'm an alpha." Kagome giggled.

"The slayer would be correct."

"Oh. Wait, about which part? Me being an alpha or.. a good mate?" Kagome waited with baited breath.

"Both."

"But I'm only a human."

"That does not prevent you from being a suitable alpha or mate." It was quiet before Kagome decided to speak.

"So what does that mean then?" There was a pause.

"After Naraku's defeat this Sesshomaru would like to prove his worth as a mate as you have proven yours."

"But I haven't done anything." Kagome said confused. What would I have done to prove that? I don't even know what that means.

"Maybe not intentionally, but you have cared for my ward, showed concern for and protected my person, you are powerful in your own right, you can rule without unnecessary aggression, and you process knowledge many do not. You would make a very fitting mate for this Sesshomaru." Kagome didn't know what to say so she just nodded.

Before she could process what was happening Sesshomaru was nuzzling all over her. He licked a few places such as her wrist, neck, and the side of her face. Kagome giggled trying to push him away which earned her a growl.

"What are you doing?" She stilled.

"Marking you with my scent to let others know to stay away."

"Okay." Kagome said trying to contain her laughter and let him continue. By the time he was done he had rubbed pretty much everywhere and she smelled more of Sesshomaru than she did herself. "Are you happy now?" She laughed lightly.

"Hm." He nodded before heading towards camp. Kagome rolled her eyes playfully and followed.

Kagome was startled out of her thoughts when she was jerked behind Sesshomaru. She peered around his arm to see what was happening.

"What'd you do to her?" An angry Inuyasha demanded.

"That is none of your concern half breed." Kagome could see Sango's face freeze in fear. This can't be good.

"Bullshit. She's completely covered in your scent."

"What this Sesshomaru does with his intended is none of your concern."

"His… your… what?!" Inuyasha howled. Geez he's mad. She thought before he took off. Kagome went to go chase him but was stopped by an arm.

"Please, I have to go see him." She begged, he glared. "He won't hurt me, please." She said pulling her arm free and following after Inuyasha.

She found him sitting on the well edge. She took and seat behind him. She didn't know what to say or how to comfort him.

"Why?" He asked.

"Why what?"

"Why him?"

"What's wrong with him?" She asked slightly offended.

"He's Sesshomaru. He tried to kill you, and besides, you have me." She smiled.

"You tried to kill me too remember? And you have Kikyo." He huffed. "I know you love me Inuyasha, and I love you too. But you don't love me in the same way you love her. Our love is more familial, like brother and sister." He grumbled and looked away. "And besides, would you rather I go to Koga? At least with Sesshomaru you know I'll be safe." She joked.

"Yeah, I guess." He said pulling her into a hug and nuzzling her the way Sesshomaru had.

"Hey! What are you doing?" She tried to get away.

"If you're gonna be with him, I'm at least gonna piss him off a little." He said sniggering.

"Inuyasha! Sit!" She stepped out of his hold and stomped back to the group.

Inuyasha caught up to her just before she got to camp. She stomped over to Sesshomaru guessing he'd not be too happy about Inuyasha's smell. Inuyasha chuckled as Sesshomaru raised his upper lip in a snarl. Kagome rolled her eyes ad pulled Sesshomaru along with her.

She picked some berries and leaves for a salad and he gathered meat. Her plan had been to spar some more but Sesshomaru reminded her the group needed to eat. The sparring would have to wait until tomorrow.

Dinner was quiet and it seemed Sesshomaru didn't want to wait to prove his claim on Kagome. He called her to sit next to him while everyone ate. Later he used mokomoko to create a pillow and blanket for her and the kids to sleep in.