Part 17: Storm

A/N: A lot of you thought that Kagura is pregnant, we shall see about your theory. This chapter may be small in length, but big on meaning.

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Despite my best efforts, I had not been able to wring any more information from that damn book despite what direction I flipped it in. Disappointed, and still plagued with some nausea and lightheadedness, I went early to bed. When Sesshoumaru had joined me, I stuck closely to my end of the bed. I could tell I was still a bit feverish, and I did not want him to realize it. The last thing I needed right now was him getting on my case about me having to take better care of my health. He had come home unusually early, probably because of the storm now raging outside. Despite being safely tucked inside, I could hear the wind and snow bumping on our bedroom window.

'Come.' A little voice whispered in the dark.

I sprang up in bed in shock, causing my lover to do the same.

"What's wrong?" Sesshoumaru, ever the protective one asked.

"Nothing, just a nightmare…" I lied, even as the voice resonated again inviting me to join it.

'Come.' The voice said, louder this time around. I repressed the urge to cover my ears, and sent my lover a reassuring smile. The last thing I wanted was for him to think I was going crazy. It was better for me to ignore that voice, and try to get some sleep… or at least pretend to.

Sesshoumaru lay back down, and brought me back with him. I gratefully placed my head on his chest, focusing on the strong comforting sound of his beating heart, clenched my eyes tightly shut and did my best to ignore the hissing voice inviting me to join it.

'Come.'

For the better part of the past hour, I had done my best to ignore the voice hissing an invitation. The more I tried to tune it out, the louder it became, and now it was practically yelling in my head.

"Kagura you're burning up."

"I'm… fine." I struggled to say through my clenched teeth. When did I start shaking like this? I felt freezing cold, but considering how clammy my skin felt, I could tell I was running a fever at the same time.

Sesshoumaru turned on the bedside lamp on his side. Now that he could clearly see me, a frown appeared between his brows.

"What is wrong?" He ran his cool hand all over my now burning forehead and the sides of my face. It felt heavenly against my boiling skin.

"I don't know." I licked my dry lips. "There's a voice calling to me. It wants me to go out… It's angry with me… because I've been ignoring it."

Sesshoumaru looked at me thoughtfully. "Do you feel as if an unknown force is burning inside you, trying to compel you to do something?"

"Yes!" I finally said. I could not have said better what it was I was feeling. It was as if he had formed words out of whatever was happening in my head.

"I see." To my surprise Sesshoumaru got out of bed, and headed to the largest window in our room. He then threw it wide opened despite the cold and the snow. A strong gust of wind came in, and slammed into me. It came with so much force that it almost knocked me backwards. I was sure the wind was supposed to be freezing, but I could not feel it, all I felt was a warm glow as it wrapped itself around me. Already my fever felt like it was going down.

'Kagura, come to me. Come dance with me.'

"I can hear it better now… it wants me to go dance with it… with her out there." Before I could help myself, I stood up, and headed towards the window. Despite the darkness, I could actually see the wind swirling and moving around. Not just the snowflakes, but the actual wind. It truly looked like it was dancing, and right now I wanted nothing more than to join it.

"It's your inner demon reacting to the storm outside." Sesshoumaru said, his eyes glued on me. "Have you never felt compelled to dance with the wind before?"

"Yes, of course… but I ignored it. Right now I can't… fight it… but I… I can't give in… I shouldn't give in…it's never been so hard to say no…"

"Due to our training sessions, you have become more in tune with your inner demon, so it is no wonder that you should react this strongly." He gently ran a hand down my back. "Don't be scared. Follow your instincts, and go."

"Sessh… what if…" He pressed a finger to my lips.

"Stop letting fear rule you. I will be here waiting for you when you are done. Now go!"

Before I could talk myself out of it, I climbed up on the windowsill, and jumped out towards the dark unknown.

This was the most amazing euphoric experience of my life. I had always flown with the use of my feathers. This was the very first time I had been able to lift myself in the air without making use of my flying implement. It was more than being in tune with my inner youkai, or my element. I became one with the wind. I did not mind the darkness, the icy cold, or that the snow had now turned into freezing water that splashed all over my body. In truth as the storm raged, the wind kept me warm and protected. We danced together, and floated all over the city.

As dawn cracked, the storm abated, and all too soon to my taste, the wind was taking me back towards home. All the tension I had felt in the past few days was now lifted. I felt more relaxed and at peace than I had felt in a long time. I landed right in front of the mansion, and wasted no time letting myself in. I was glad to see the house had not awakened yet. Trying to explain why I was sneaking in at dawn, dressed in my nightgown, and dripping wet would be quite a feat.

Before I could help myself, I walked down to Sesshoumaru's study, and was glad to see light coming in from under his door. I could not wait to see him, and threw the door opened. I smiled to myself at seeing him seated behind his desk, face deep in paperwork.

"How are you feeling?" He put down the file he was reading, and pushed back from his desk.

I ignored his question, and silently walked up to him. I slid in behind him, and placed both hands on his shoulders before swiveling his chair around so that he would face me.

"Kagura?" He arched an eyebrow in surprise.

I prevented him from asking me more by placing a finger on his lips. Suddenly it felt as if all my dwindling desire form the past few days was back with a vengeance. I wanted to climb all over Sesshoumaru, and touch his naked skin all over. Too bad that despite the early hour, M. Control Freak was actually fully dressed… no matter, it just meant I would have to rip his clothes off. And that sounded like loads of fun!

I knelt in front of Sesshoumaru, and burrowed myself in the space between his splayed thighs. I then reached straight for his crotch and unbuttoned his pants in search of something to play with. He seemed surprised by my forwardness, but did not react other than by thinning his eyes.

I might have been a virgin the first time Sesshoumaru and I had slept together, but it did not mean that I had been completely inexperienced. In the past I had experimented with oral sex, but had not enjoyed it at all. Right now I felt so fearless, daring and full of energy that I wanted to try something new. While Sesshoumaru was a generous lover, he was still a control freak, and there were a few things he did not let me do; me pleasuring him was one of them. While he had spent a good chunk of time with his head buried between my thighs, he had never let me reciprocate. However right now, I did not care one bit. I wanted to try it, so I decided to go ahead and just do it.

Now that I uncovered Sesshoumaru's length, I went straight to work. I pressed kisses all over it before sucking it down. I reached with my hand to squeeze him tightly in rhythm with the movements of my mouth. Sesshoumaru grunted in response. I knew he liked things a bit rough, so I squeezed him harder. That made him groan. My mouth may have been full of him, but I smiled. I loved the thrilling power I had over him. Every movement of my lips, tongue, mouth and hands got a reaction out of him. This felt as exhilarating as dancing with the wind had felt earlier.

Too soon Sesshoumaru gently tapped the side of my head with two fingers, I recognized it as a gentleman warning that he was about to come. That would usually have been my cue to stop but not today, not after the amazing experience I had just lived. I wanted to continue being daring. I lowered myself even deeper on him, the action getting a surprised strangled sound out of his throat. That was all he needed to let go. He raised his hips, and buried a hand in my hair, pinning me in place. Not that I minded. What a thrilling feeling to have him lose total control like this. When he was done he released me, and I sat back on my haunches, wiping my mouth. I looked up and smirked. I was secretly proud to have made the Ice Block melt this way. His head was thrown back, his breathing deep, and his eyes almost closed. The small slit of gold I could spy was trained down on me. I could tell that Sesshoumaru was just taking some time to recover before he too had his wicked way with me. I could not wait!

Before I was able to formulate a word, he pounced on me. He picked me up with in his arms, and placed me back against his desk. I suddenly found myself sprawled on my stomach on his desk, thrown over his files. He did not seem to mind one bit that I was dripping water all over his folders.

He raised the hem of my soaping wet nightgown, tore away my underwear, lifted my hips and plunged deep into me. I knew he recovered fast, I had experienced it many times before, but even for him that was a personal record. I have to admit I was surprised to see how easily he slid in, and how ready I was. Pleasing him earlier had been a major turn on. Ok full disclosure so had running with the wind. It had left me euphoric and aroused which is why I had come looking straight for Sesshoumaru to help relive my ache. For the past few days my libido had all but vanished, but now it was back, with a vengeance.

Sesshoumaru thrust hard in me. I rose myself on my arms, bracing myself against his desk, and I pushed back eagerly, hoping to get him even deeper inside me. This fast pounding pace was different from our usual soft lovemaking, but no less pleasing. In fact I could sense our inner demons were coming out to play, and I liked it.

Sesshoumaru leaned forward to press a kiss to the side of my neck. I even felt a hint of his fangs grazing my skin, and it felt nice. To my own shock, I would not have minded if he had outright bit me. I yelped in pleasure as he reached under me to cup my breasts, and pinch my nipples through my nightgown.

Too soon, I could feel my end coming. I balled my fists as my entire body tensed with pleasure, and I clenched all around him. I cried out as waves after waves of pleasure ran through me. Unperturbed by my release, he took my hips in his hands, and raised them higher, allowing him to thrust even deeper inside me. He trailed his right hand up my thigh, and reached down to gently play with my pleasure button. My reaction was instantaneous.

"Sessh…" I gasped as pleasure exploded through me once more. This time I felt too much, too strongly. I felt completely boneless, and was unable to hold myself up anymore. I collapsed face first on his desk.

My lover thrust hard one last time, then groaned low in his throat as he released his seed deep inside me. After a few heartbeats, he removed his length from my core. I was already missing his warmth. I turned my head to the side to look at him, but was too exhausted to move any more muscles. I saw Sesshoumaru tuck himself back, and zip up his pants. In our frenzy, we had not even bothered getting more of his clothes off.

He walked to the sofa in the corner of the room, and I secretly smiled to myself when I saw that Sesshoumaru was swaying gently. Glad to see I was not the only one affected by what had just happened. For my part, I was not sure I would be able to move away from my spot, bent over his desk, for a good long while.

Sesshoumaru grabbed a throw blanket, and walked over to me to wrap me in it. It was then that I realized I was shivering. He swaddled me and dragged me along as he sat back on his chair positioning me on his lap. That sweet move made me feel cherished and protected, and I took advantage by burrowing myself closer to his chest.

"I take it you enjoyed the storm?" He pressed a kiss to my temple.

I would have chuckled had I been able to. How could the man formulate words after the amazing mind blowing sex we just had? I swallowed a couple times before answering.

"It was amazing and like nothing I've experienced before."

He squeezed me and I leaned against his chest. Listening to his strong heartbeat. What an amazing few hours I had just had. I was exhausted though and could feel my eyelids drooping. After the fitful sleep I had been experiencing these past few days, I was now fully at peace, and could not wait to have one good rest. I hoped Sesshoumaru would not mind if I took a little nap while sitting on his lap.

I jumped in shock as a knock on the door came to disturb our peace. The person did not wait to be invited in, and simply threw the door opened.

"I take it you two are done now…" Inuyasha came in, plugging his nose with his fingers. As if this would prevent his inu hanyou genes from picking up what had just transpired between his brother and I.

"Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru growled, clearly displeased to have our private time interrupted.

"Why do your family members keep walking in on us in a compromising situation?" I asked my lover, referring to that one time Rin had almost walked in on her father and I having sex on the floor of the training room.

Sesshoumaru chuckled at my question, his annoyance with his brother evaporating.

"Keh! Believe me, I hate that I had to walk in on this." The hanyou made a show, of plugging his nose tighter, making understanding his next words more difficult. "I thought you'd like to know Kouga came for a visit. Don't worry since you two were otherwise occupied I had Sango hide the kids and Kagome is staying with them."

This information made the Lord of the West stiffen, and not in a good way. Sesshoumaru gently nudged me, and I got the message. I stood up, making sure the blanked was still keeping me covered. He got to his feet, and walked straight to the door, I followed closely behind.

"I'll go get my Tessaiga…." With that information growled under his breath, Inuyasha headed towards the back staircase in search of his weapon.

"Ah Lord Sesshoumaru!" Kouga beamed as soon as my lover joined him in the foyer. Considering my state of undress, I stayed back in the corridor. From there I could see the whole action while staying semi-hidden.

"Lord Kouga, to what do I owe this… unexpected pleasure?" If Sesshoumaru was pissed at the surprise visitor, he did not show it. He was back to Ice Block mode, a stark opposite to the passionate lover I had just been with only minutes ago.

"Thanks for getting me the Goraishi, I love it so much that I thought I'd come thank you in person." The wolf flexed his fist, showing off some sort of weird claw like contraption on his hand.

"It was but a small gift." Sesshoumaru-sama retorted.

"We both know it is worth a fortune. I don't know where you managed to get it, but I'm grateful. It's been lost to my family for years, and it feels great to have it back." Kouga nervously scratched the back of his head, loosening slightly his ponytail. "Sorry for dodging you, but I needed some time to think. I've been messed up by what happened at the Council, and all this nonsense about your marriage… It took me by surprise, so I didn't know how to react at first…"

Sesshoumaru simply nodded in silence.

"Look, I know you hate Naraku, so I have a hard time believing you would willingly work with him. So I figured either this wedding thing was a ploy from you in order to get closer to Naraku to destroy him from the inside, but you're a straight shooter and would never resort to devious tactics… or the other alternative, which I now guess to be the truth: Naraku's daughter is hot and you fell for her…"

"Just say what you came here to say Kouga." Sesshoumaru said, clearly exasperated.

"Our fathers were close allies. While you and I might no be close friends, we have known each other our whole lives, and been in the same circles since forever… yet I have never heard about you being with a woman. Even that baka of Inuyasha had that debacle with Kikyou then fell in love with her cousin Kagome, but you… nothing… Honestly I was convinced you were gay..."

I thought I might have heard Sesshoumaru growl angrily.

To my surprise, the wolf raised his blue eyes to stare at me, and his nostrils flared as he took in Sesshoumaru and my scents. A knowing smile stretched his lips as his eyes roamed over my body stopping particularly at my pelvis. Despite being covered by my nightgown and the blanket, I feel like he could see right through me. I blushed bright red.

"I guess it indeed is option two as your wife is quite hot."

That earned Kouga a glare from a clenched jaw Sesshoumaru. The ookami simply chuckled.

"No worries, Ayame is the one and only for me."

"Keh! Why is he still here?" Inuyasha barked. I saw he now held his sword closely in hand. "I came to check on what was taking so long. Better keep this short, I don't want our whole house to stink of wolf."

"Alright, well I just came by to let you know I'm throwing a party to celebrate the birth of my cub, and Sesshoumaru's marriage, and you're all invited."

It had been decades since one of the Four Lords had thrown a major ball. In fact I could not remember ever having the chance to attend one. This was bound to be interesting.

"Don't worry about me mom, how are you?"

I was sitting in bed, talking to my mother. While Sesshoumaru had convinced me not to visit her again as it would be too risky, he had managed to have a private phone sneaked in to her so that we may speak. I had to argue for another in person visit, but he was not budging. Naraku was lying low, and my lover waned to take no risks. Sometimes his stubbornness was unnerving.

"I am doing fine honey. Please don't worry about me." I could tell she was smiling though the phone. While we could not see each other, being able to talk on the phone was still such a treat. "Well, you were telling me about the friends of Mrs. Higurashi who wanted to order some dresses from you after seeing the beautiful design you did for her."

I was amazed that despite everything mom was able to stay positive. I did my best to keep in my frustration. If despite being locked up she managed to stay positive, I should be able to do the same!

"It still feels surreal. Kagome's mom paid me for the dress, and her friends offered to do the same. I never thought I'd make money out of my passion." I burrowed my back against the pillows, a smile stretching my lips.

"You are so talented my love, of course you finding success was bound to happen."

"Thanks mom. Soon enough, I will start making clothes for you again." Back when I had first taught myself how to sew, my mother had been one of my first models. I decided then and there to start making her some new outfits. Despite her weight loss I was sure I would be able to guess her current measurements, and make her a few outfits she would love. Just as I was about to ask her about what type of garments she would prefer, I heard her take in a sharp breath.

"I hear the nurses coming for the night check. I have to hang up now, but we will talk again tomorrow. I love you." With these last hurried words, mom hung up the phone.

I sighed in disappointment. I knew I would not hear from her until tomorrow, and while I looked forward to her call, it still broke my heart to only be able to speak with her for only a few minutes a day.

"No matter, soon she will be free, and we will be able to spend as much time together as we would want."

I heard the front door open and smiled. Sesshoumaru was probably home. Just what I needed to make me feel better right now. I raised my hand and used a gust of wind to close the curtains and turn down the bed. Ever since I had opened myself to my inner demon, I was able to do such neat tricks with a flick of my fingers.

Next I took down my hair, and discarded my shorts and T-shirt. Just in time to greet my sort of husband in one of the sexiest poses I could come up with. Needless to say he was pleased beyond words.

A small poke woke me up. Considering how Sesshoumaru had kept me up most of the night to make love to me, we had agreed to forego our usual 5 am training session. Sesshoumaru and I could not get enough of each other. It was as if we were making up for lost time. The lack of desire that had plagued me was now a distant memory. I had therefore planned to spend the morning in bed snuggling next to my lover. What I did not want right this minute was more sex.

"Not again Sessh, I'm tired. Let me sleep for a bit more." I felt someone pocking me again. After our last night of passion, all I wanted was to rest and was clearly not in the mood to play with a horny dog demon. We had made love four times the night before. Was the man really that insatiable?!

The next poke turned into a massive shove that sent me sprawling in the middle of our surprisingly empty bed. Now I was awake and pissed. The room was dark, except for the small shard of light coming in from the parted curtains. It allowed me to see what was around me. I sat up and my glare was turned into shock at seeing the person standing next to the bed Sesshoumaru and I shared.

Long silver-white hair, check, demon face markings, check, regal posture and stunning face, check, but this was not my Sesshoumaru... it was rather an older female version of him. The gorgeous inu youkai was standing in an embroidered eight-layer kimono that probably cost three times more than my entire wardrobe put together.

There was no doubt about the woman's identity.

"Hello…" My tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth, and I could not say more. It was hard to talk when you were clearly naked and in the bed of the woman's son. "You must be Sesshoumaru's mother… the resemblance is striking… how do you do?"

"You must be his wife. Get dressed and come see me downstairs." She elegantly turned around despite the heaviness of her kimono, and glided out of the room. How the hell did she move so gracefully?

I sighed and fell back against the pillows. As if things could not get any more complicated.

To be continued…

A/N: Kagura is growing stronger, Naraku is still missing and now Sesshoumaru's mom made an appearance?! Things are bound to get even more complicated. Let's find out in the next chapter named Gifts.