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Chapter five: A Special touch.

The first day of school was always hard; especially for parents.

"GRRROWLL!"

The sound, although quite low, was fierce and deadly.

Kagome squeaked and jumped away from Sesshomaru twirling around to face whatever or whoever made the scary sound.

Her eyes widened in surprise and a hint of fear.

"P-P-Papa?" she hesitantly asked.

Sesshomaru, noticing Kagome's reaction grew angry. His fangs elongated, claws erected, markings become distorted and a growl of his own erupted from him.

"GRRRRR" he growled in defense; in warning.

"You will stop frightening Kagome!" He barked at Kagome's father, who narrowed his eyes at the order.

"Back down pup!" Hoshi growled out.

"I will protect her!" was Sesshomaru's reply. Sesshomaru stood in front of Kagome acting as a shield.

At those words Hoshi grew angrier, his youki rising fast.

"Protect her? Protect Kagome? My Kagome? My pup Kagome? She is mine! That is my job! That is what I am doing insolent pup!" Hoshi spat the last two words in angry distaste.

Nostrils flaring, breathing harsh.

Suki tried to calm Hoshi down. She put her hand on his back and stroked.

"Calm down Hoshi. What's got you so worked up? They're just kids, they're only playing. Please honey calm down. It's okay, just stop before you completely loose control. Kagome's scared…"

Hoshi froze upon hearing that last line "Kagome's scared" scared? Scared of what? Of him? Her father?

Hoshi's blood cooled and he soon reverted back to normal, his eyes showing remorse, guilt and regret. He looked at Kagome's startled form and was somewhat glad and comforted by only a hint of fear in her scent and knowing Kagome it was not of him but for him.

Hoshi reached out and took a step forward, only to suddenly pause.

"Do not touch her! You will come no closer!" Hoshi was angered again by the young pup's words but remained calm. He had to. He sent out comforting growls to soothe Kagome, when he saw that Kagome was relaxed he turned to Sesshomaru and growled commandingly.

"Back down pup. She is my kin. My pack." Calm yet stern was his tone.

InuTaisho fell out of his shock when he saw how things were going and decided he may have to subdue his son.

"Pup, she is not yours. He is her father. Stop this!" InuTaisho was still shocked at how such intincts were coming out in Sesshomaru. It was still too early much too early. Yes his basic instincts were a little early but only by mere years. But these instincts, these instincts were claiming intincts! Protective, courting, claiming and mating instincts! But, Sesshomaru was always a quick learner and growing fast. InuTaisho wasn't completely sure how to go about this situation. He was still so young. Was this harmless, friendly protective possessiveness?

He made his youki surround Sesshomaru in an attempt to overwhelm him into submission.

"GRRRR!" Sesshomaru only flared up more trying to fight his father's youkai with his own.

'Must protect' was repeated in his head like a mantra.

The adults could see no other choice but to use force.

Kagome, worried for her new friend, slowly reached for Sesshomaru which put all the adults present on alert.

Hoshi was torn at what to do. Should he quickly take Kagome away from Sesshomaru? Would Sesshomaru feel threatened or complete his transformation in anger and the still shocking protectiveness? Should he take the risk?

Before Hoshi could come to a decision, Kagome tugged on Sesshomaru's sleve.

Eyes watering in worry and slight fear, Kagome spoke in a soft soothing voice, "Sesshomaru, please stop it. You're making everyone worry. I-I'm worried. Please, Sesshomaru, please!"

Sesshomaru, much to the adult's surprise, stopped growling, his claws reined in and his fangs reverted back to normal. Seeing this, Kagome's determination increased. The young human girl gently placed her hand on the young demon who seemed to be fighting something within himself. Kagome then slowly began to rub his back up and down, much like how she stroked his hair and petted mokomoko-sama, in a comforting manner like she'd seen her mother do to her father just a while ago.

"It's okay Sesshomaru. Everything's okay." Kagome repeated the words her parents told her when she was upset and hoped this worked and her friend was okay, after all he was the first friend she made at school which meant a lot to her.

She wouldn't give up on her friend!

She wouldn't give up on her first school friend!

She wouldn't give up on her Prince!

Date Published: 31st December 2012. (Last day of the year!)

Word Count: 756

I actually started on this chapter right after I posted up the last but just like what happens with most plans 'something came up'. I know how hard it is waiting for an update and I did as soon as I could. ENJOY!

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for reviewing. You all are lovely and have given me motivation for these last two chapter.I love knowing people are seeing my work but I love even more that they're taking the time to tell me the good, the bad, the questions and ideas. Thank you!

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Yuki-Yasha Higurashi: Thank you so much! I really appreciate your words. I'm so glad you think so. I'm flattered and quite honored. I read your review after coming home tired and beat and your review made me smile (even though it hurt to do so since my body was tired and I barely had the energy). With Sesshomaru's first sight jealousy, I wanted something strong and unexpected of him to feel so Kagome is clearly set apart from any other and his curiosity to blossom from there. I'm relying on him dog demon being naturally curious and somewhat protective and like many other animals to ultimately act on instinct in sudden situations. Yes, Sesshomaru should be 8 but I hope this and the chapter answers you questions. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask J Good luck with your own writing, all the best!

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