Choices and resolve

As the sun raised over the mountains light filled the room waking Kagome from her peaceful sleep. She tried to roll over but was held still by a pair a strong arms. Memories of the night before flooded her mind making her smile as well as blush.

He had been awake for awhile watching her sleep and breathing in her scent. She tried to get up only to be pulled back against his chest. Not wanting her to leave his side. He could smell her arousal and smirked at it.

" Morning mate." She smiled as she turned over to face him. " Morning to you too." " How are you feeling this morning?" He knew she would be sore. " Just a little tired and sore." Sesshomaru smiled at her as he stood and picked her up bridal style carrying her to the bath.

After they had both bathed and dressed, they went to have the morning meal. Kagome noticed as they walked through the halls some of the looks she was getting from the servants. Each time they would walk by a servant they would bow.

She sighed inward not liking the idea of being bowed to in such a way. But she knew that being The Lady Of The West she had to act a certain way. Along with this come responsibilities.

Breakfast was nice with her new family and friends. Sango and Miroku decided it was time for them to leave. They had plans to go to the slayers village and would return in a week for a visit.

All through the morning as she played in the garden with the children Kagome couldn't get rid of the feeling she was being watched. Just before lunch Sesshomaru strolled into the garden. She was a little apprehensive about saying anything about it but felt it might be for the best.

When she voiced her concern he listen with interest although he didn't let it show. He didn't want her to worry about things so he simply told her everything was alright. What he didn't say was he too had the feeling something wasn't right.

She tried to push the uneasy feeling out of her mind and ignore it. After lunch Sesshomaru went back to his study to try to do some more work. The children went to their studies. This left Kagome on her own.

Kagome decided to go to the stables. On her way there she happened to look at the tree line and spotted a small cat that looked like Kilala. As she searched the area she felt no other presents near by. Smiling she went in search for the small animal.

When she finely found the fire cat she bent down talking softly with a smile. She wondered if it had a master or if it was on it's own. As soon as she bent down the fire cat started sniffing her hand then jumped into her arms. " Well little one would you like to come live with me?" The cat meowed and started purring. She took that for a yes and smiled.

As she stood the hair on the back of her neck stood up and the feeling of being watched swept over her once again. When she turned around she knew why she had the feeling so strong this time.

On the other side of the clearing stood Inuyasha. It wasn't Inuyasha that frightened her it was what she saw around him. As she looked at his aura she noticed it had become dark and tainted with hate, anger and malice.

Oh Inuyasha No. Was the only thing she could think as she started to step back. She watched as an evil grin crossed his face and it sent fear through her. Trying to stay calm she spoke. "Inuyasha are you alright?" The fire cat in her arms had stopped purring and was watching Inuyasha very closely.

In a blink of an eye Inuyasha was now standing two feet in front of her. " Say good-bye Kagome." The way he said her name made her shiver. " I don't understand." She saw the grinning smile he wore grow wider as he replied to her.

" That Bastard of a mate of yours took something from me. Now I'm going to return the favor." Kagome gasp as she realized what he was going to try to do.

I lived through Naraku and I'll be dammed if I will stand here and let him kill me! I'm not as weak as he thinks I am! She thought as her face turned serious. " May death will not bring her back. Her death was her own fault." She heard growls coming from him.

" No but after I kill you then the little girl and imp. He will know what it feels like to really be alone like I do." Kagome yelled SIT and took off running back in the direction of the manor. Inuyasha jumped up after the submission spell wore off and took off after her.

Pulling his sword as he ran he finely caught sight of her. " WindScare" he yelled as he sent the swords power at her. She heard his yell as changed direction quickly. By doing this the attack missed.

Sesshomaru who had been working in his study felt the swords power. Rushing outside he couldn't sense Kagome anywhere. He took off in the direction he felt the swords power coming from. With in seconds he could sense Kagome and Inuyasha close by.

Fear struck through him as he realized Inuyasha was trying to kill his mate. His speed increased and his eyes turned red as his beast took over in blood lust. The only thing on his mind was to save his mate and kill Inuyasha.

Kagome had no choice but to put the fire cat down. She brought her Miko powers to her hands sending a ball of her Miko energy at Inuyasha. Her attack missed when Inuyasha jumped into the air.

Inuyasha landed two feet away from Kagome and shoved his sword forward. But instead of stabbing Kagome the fire cat had transformed and jumped in the way taking the deadly blow herself. Kagome screamed at see what the fire cat had done.

She started screaming the sit command over and over again. He went crashing to the ground going deeper with each time she screamed. In the grief of something else dieing on her behalf she grabbed Tetsusaiga it was still sticking inside of the two tale cat.

Even with Tetsusaiga burning her hands she stabbed Inuyasha through the back over and over again. Only stopping when someone grab her shoulders and pulled her to her feet, nuzzling her neck. He whispered in her ear. " He is dead. You can stop now." She felt a vibrations coming from him calming her.

Pulling back she looked Sesshomaru in the eyes. He could see the tears as they still feel down her cheeks. Her words where hard to understand as she spoke. " Sesshomaru please help the two tale cat. She took his sword and saved my life. Please bring her back. Please."

Sesshomaru looked over at the two tale cat and released Kagome. Moving the body away from Inuyasha he looked back to Kagome. " A worthy cat." He said as he pulled his sword. He looked at the body narrowing his eyes and saw the messengers from the underworld as they where trying to take the demon cats soul. With one wave of his sword he sliced through them.

A few seconds later the cat opened her eyes and softly meowed at her mistress. Kagome sat on her knees and stroked the cats side with the back of her hand. Sesshomaru saw how burned Kagome's hands where. His blood boiled at the idea of her being hurt. He cursed himself for not getting to her sooner.

" Kagome take the two tale and return to the manor. I will follow shortly." The cat transformed back into her smaller form and jumped into her mistress's arms. " Thank you Sesshomaru." Her voice was low with a sadness in it. He simply nodded and she left for the manor.

He looked down at Inuyasha's lifeless body in disgust. " You truly where a worthless Half Breed. It is fitting that she is the one to kill you." He said then proceeded to remove the Robe of The Fire Rat from his body wrapping it around Tetsusaiga. Releasing acid from his claws he melted Inuyasha's body before returning to the manor with the sword.

One week later Sango and Miroku returned as they had promised for a visit. Kagome told them about what had happened with Inuyasha. Sango thought it strange that it didn't seem to bother Kagome to talk about it. Through out the day she wondered but said nothing.

Later that evening they went for a walk in the gardens and Sango asked the one question she had been wondering most of the day. " Kagome what Inuyasha did, doesn't it bother you?"

Kagome had a feeling that she would ask this question. " Sango through out the time I have been in this time. Most the tears and pain I have felt was due to him or Kikyo. He tried to kill me twice. He was going to kill Rin and Jaken as well. If he had not died they would have as well as myself. I have a new life now. I'm happy. I refuse to let him hurt me anymore. Simple as that."

Sango and Miroku both smiled. They was glad their friend had finely found happiness and where she belonged in their world.