Recap:

"Tell me. Why are you alive?"

"I woke up. A man mumbled something about perfection and kicked me out. But I don't care. I'm here, and Kagome will allow me to be in her life eventually. Anything else?"

Sesshomaru looked off. "No. You may go."So, a male ressurected her and set her free. "Why?" He didn't know...and that was a terrible thing. 'Who could want to bring so many people back. What is the connection? Father, Ken, Kagome. Does it have anything to do with me." He snarled. "Damnit!"

*X*X*X*X*X*X*X*

'Cause along with all the fear

The worry and the wait

I have to admit I'm excited

For new chances and for this long awaited date

- Medalladark (Quizzila)

*X*X*X*X*X*X*X*

"Hiyashi-san, I was wondering if you could-"

Kagome held up a finger when her phone rang. "Gomennasai. Moshi moshi."

Tsubasa growled sensually into the phone. "Hey, baby. What are you doing?"

"Missing you." Giggling nervously, Kagome blushed and looked away from Dr. Akane. "And getting ready for lunch."

"Hm, wanna join me for lunch. There won't be any food, but I'll be happy to allow you to feast on me."

Cheeks painted a pretty red, she studdered, "U-um, actually, I planned to take a friend out for lunch, sweetheart.

"Oh." Disappointment dripped from his voice.

She frowned sympathetically. "So sorry, babe. But, uh, let me make it up to you. Besides, you'll have me all to yourself during the honey moon."

He smirked to himself. 'No, actually.' "Ah, ofcourse. The honeymoon. Well, be safe. I will see you later, baby."

"Bye." Placing the phone into her coat pocket, she gave Akane an apologetic smile. "Sorry. What was it?"

"I need you to..."

"Accompany this Sesshomaru to lunch." Sesshomaru slyly wrapped an arm around Kagome's hip.

Kagome inclined her head to look at him. 'Gosh, I hope I'm not blushing because of that stupid daydream I had on the ride here.' But she knew that she was. "Hey, you. I was meaning to invite you to lunch, a thank you for giving me my PDA back."

Dr. Akane smiled to herself in triumph. "Actually, Hiyashi-san, you're needed here during lunch."

"For what? Anything serious?"

"Well, no, but..."

Sesshomaru gave her a hard look. "Then she and I will leave now. Kagome, here are my keys. Wait in the car. I will be there in a second."

Dr. Akane glowered as she watched Kagome take the keys and walk out cockily. "Don't give me that look, Sesshomaru."

"You will not continue to disrespect her, Akane. You words may sound polite, but you look down at her as though she is beneath you. But get something straight, wench, MY mate is beneath no one, especially not a low rate demoness like yourself."

"Oh, but she can be beneath her fiance, right?" She flinched and turned to run as she scented Sesshomaru beast coming forth. When his hand clasped her collar, she whined piteously, "Forgive me, Sesshomaru-sama. I went to far. I was beyond out of line, my lord."

"I am still the Lord of the Western Lands as you know." He whispered venomously into her ears. "And though she does not remember, that means that she is still the Lady of the Western Lands. If she ever wishes for your head, I will personally see to it that she obtains it, as well as making sure that no one even notices that your pitiful being is missing." Shoving her away from him roughly, he glared daggers of ice and walked out to his car.

Kagome looked out of Sesshomaru's window when she felt someone staring at her. "Oh, hi, Sesshomaru. What?"

"You are in my seat." He said obviously.

"I wanted to drive. I love this Ferrari."

Sesshomaru pulled on the handle and growled. "Unlock my door, woman." Frustrated at being ignored, the Taiyoukai yanked at the handle again, careful not to tear his door off the hinges. "Now, Kagome!"

Reluctantly, she reached up and unlocked the door, opening it. "Gosh, I just wanted to drive you, you mean, evil youkai." She glared at him.

He bent his knees and hunched over to look her in the eyes, Exhaling, he uttered in defeat, "As you wish."

"Really?!" She squealed, leaning closer to him, their breaths mingling.

Sesshomaru couldn't help himself. She was so close. And Kami, she smelled so goddamn wonderful. He thrust his face at her, sealing her lips with his own and holding her face.

Kagome blinked a few times, shocked, then became annoyed with herself for not doing anything to stop him. Hissing, she snatched back and stared ahead. "Well, don't just stand there. Get in or we'll waste our lunch hour sitting here."

With pride, Sesshomaru noticed that her breathing was ragged and her cheeks flushed. 'And I hardly kissed her for more than a second.' Smig, he buckled up and rested a hand on her thigh. "Let us go then."

She swallowed audibly and whipped out of the lot. 'He is trying to make this hard, the haughty bastard.'

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Kagome elevated a brow as they entered the restaurant Sesshomaru had chosen. "Total setup."

Sesshomaru looked at her innocently. "Oh? Hwo so?"

"You knew thay'd be here. Don't act like you didn't . I just knew I should have purified you the instant I met you."

"You wished to be here alone with me, then?" He smirked at her and pulled her chair out.

Kagome cast him a glare and sat. "Bo one likes cocky punks, Sesshomaru. Hi, pups. Rin. Shippo."

They all smiled at her. "Hi, mom."

Sighing, Kagome kicked Sesshomaru under the table. "Bakayaro."

Sesshoamru cocked a brow. "Tell me, did you not wish to see your children?"

"HER children. And they're only a reminder of who you think I am, Shomaru-kun."

"Mommy, look what we got you." Takehiko moved closer to her and held up the flowers.

"Oh, arigato. Anata no hana wa utsukushii desu ne/ Your flowers are lovely." Kagome leaned against his shoulder, then glared at Sesshomaru. "And curse you for raising such perfect kids."

He pushed her bangs away from her face. "I will take that as a compliment."

Kagome stared down at the flowers, running her fingertips the petals. Bringing the bunch to her nose, she took a deep breath and smiled, nuzzling them. "Gosh, these are so beautiful. And they smell so nice."

"They were always mom's favorite." Shippo spoke up with a smile.

"You know, I really want to be your mother. But I don't think I am. So, let's make a deal. You can call me your mother, and in return, I can have my very own children. How 'bout it?"

"Okay." Eager nods followed.

"Good."

A waitress bobbed over to the table. "Lord Sesshomaru, you've finally arrived. A-and with L-Lady Kagome!"

Kagome arched a thin brow. "Lady?" She asked, confused.

The waitress rejoiced. "Lady Kagome! Lady Kagome, you're alive! Oh, how I've missed you!"

Kagome groaned, slamming her head with each word, "Kami-must-really-hate-me."

Sesshomaru sighed and caught her head to stop her. "Akemi, calm yourself. Kagome remembers nothing."

"Because it isn't me." Kagome pouted, slumping against him.

"Of course it isn't." He rolled his eyes and stroked her back.

Akemi smiled softly, happy to see her lord happy again. "And what will everyone have?" Taking the orders quickly, she rushed to get them.

Kagome frowned at the grinning faces that surrounded her. 'What are they all dreamy looking about?' "What?" She asked, annoyed at her own confusion.

"We were staring?" Rin blushed. "Well, it's just, you and dad, mom."

She hadn't noticed how close they were. Heck, she was practically in his lap. Withdrawing rapidly, she observed the mahogany table, murmuring to herself as she traced the swirls in the wood, "Should I have ordered the spaghetti? No, the chicken parmesan was fine."

"Hm." Sesshomaru sat his hand over her, causing her to look up at him, startled. "It is not healthy for one to talk to themself, dear."

"It's not healthy for one to be so close to me." She shot back.

Sesshomaru responded by intertwining their hands and pulling hers to his lips, kissing the palm lightly.

"Se-Sesshomaru? Cut it out." She giggled, trying to pull away. "That tickles."

"Shall we dance?" He nodded towards the small dance floor with a band nearby.

Kagome stiffened, her eyes hard and untrusting. "No funny business?"

A simple smile. "No 'funny business.' Come." he led her out, holding her close and rocking from side to side. Heaving a sigh of comfort, he pulled her closer and mumbled in her ear, "We've done this before, this dancing."

"You and she-"

"YOU and I." He corrected. "Ofcourse, then, we were alone, and it led to MUCH more." He smirked and churned his hips. "Do not be so sure that the same will not occur here."

"Stop that." She reprimanded him as though he were a child, grasping his narrow hips to hold him still. "You said no funny business."

Sesshomaru peered at her through half lidded eyes. "Trust This Sesshomaru, Miko. I am being one hundred percent serious. This is a part of my plan. I am doing what I can to ensure that I drag you home afterwards so that we may mate, and you will remember."

Kagome rolled her eyes. "Look, you, I-"

"And then we'll need to add another few pups to the ever-growing collection."

She gawked at him. "You can't be serious. I mean, say I got pregnant with Tsubasa's cub first? What would you-"

"Kill him."

"No killing." She scolded playfully, pressing her cheek to his chest and closing her eyes.

"Okay, he's in the good for now." Takako said as she watched.

Sesshomaru remained silent for a second. 'Castrate him." Pride swelled in his chest when Kagome laughed at him.

Eyes shimmering with amusement, seh questioned, "And the cub?"

"Leave the thing with it's castrated father." He answered hal jokingly.

"I should have known." She whispered after a pause, turning away from him and preparing to head back to the table.

Rin smacked her hand to her forehead. "He screwed it up. To be quote, unquote perfect, father sure is missing a few things."

Sesshomaru caught Kagome's wrist, then pushed her chin to tilt her head back. "If you were pregnant, which you are not, I would adopt the cub as my own."

"Good answer." Rotating, she embraced him warmly.

"So, you will leave Tsubasa?"

"'Iie."

Sesshomaru closed his eyes. "I want you. I must have you."

Kagome huffed in responce. "I know, I know. Because I resemble-"

"No. Because you ARE my love. I wish for my mate bacj."

"Sessho-kun, why not friends?"

"Eventualy mates?"

Kagome stiffled a giggle with her hand upon seeing the childish twinkle in his eyes. "Best friends?"

Sesshomaru growled sensually. "With the benefits of a mate?"

"Ugh, you perverted old dog. We'll discuss this later. For now, let's just seal the deal."

"With a kiss." Sesshomaru added, swooping down to steal her lips before she could deny. "So sweet." He groaned.

Kagome blinked a few times, her lids lowering each time until they were closed. She wrapped her arms around his neck, allowing him to deepen the kiss when he liccked and nibbled her bottom lip. When her phone rang suddenly, she jumped and knicked her tongue on Sesshomaru's fang. "Shit." She stepped back. "What do you want?" She hissed into her phone, not caring much about manners right then.

"You okay, Kagome? You sound angry."

"I'm fine. What is it?"

"I just got this feeling that something was wrong."

"Oh, well, I'm okay."

"I want to see for myself."

Kagome bit her lower lip and swatted Sesshomaru away as he led her back to their table, suckling her neck all the while. "Um, meet me at the hospital in about thirty minutes." Elbowing Sesshomaru to get him off, she stuck her tongue out at him, the small incision his fang had made stinging. "Damn fangs!"

"Fangs? You should calm down if you're biting your tongue. Well, I love you. See you later."

"Bye." Kagome slammed her phone down on the table. "Sesshomaru, I was on the phone."

"With that kuma." He told her as though it were obvious that Tsubasa didn't matter.

"With my fiance." She snapped.

Sesshomaru cocked a brow. "Whom you so easily cheat on?"

"I am not cheating. I don't."

"We kissed, on more than one occasion."

Kagome narrowed her eyes. "Don't worry. It's not like it'll EVER happen again."

He sighed, sat his elbow on the table, and leaned, his chin on his fist. "You don't love him."

"Says who? I mean, how do you-"

"Know?"

"Stop interrupting me when I'm asking questions!"

"To answer you previous question, it's written all over your beautiful face. And though he told you that he did, you did not return it."

"So."

"Hence, your lack of love for him."

"And how often did your mate telled you that she loved you?" She volleyed.

Sesshomaru took her face into his hands. "You only spoke it once, on your death bed."

The children lowered their forks from their mouths, eyes darting back and forth from their father to their mother.

"And even before you spoke it, I felt the very essence of your love radiating off of you petite little form. You loved me with everything in you, just as you do now."

"I..." Kagome fought back tears. Anger to the highest extent because of the truth in his words, she noticed her eyes bleeding red. Before she realized, seh hand caught Sesshomaru by the hair and jerked him closer to her. "You damn, know it all, holier than thou demon. If you knew two bits about me, you'd know that I hate being referred to as someone else. You'll also know, that I was born in Tokyo only twenty short years ago. So take your thoughts about me being your Kagome, and shove them where ever you wish. Let's go." She pushed him away and stood.

"You haven't eaten yet."

She shrugged. "Don' care. Not hungry. Sayonara, kids." Tossing a few thousand yen on the table, she rushed out.

Takara looked to her father. "Well, dad, at least we know she's considering the possibilty. She wouldn't have cried if she weren't."

Sesshomaru rubbed his scalp. "She has gotten stronger."

"I said, let's go." Kagome hissed, seemingly appearing out of no where. Grabbing his hair again, she dragged him with her. 'Stupid.'

*X*X*X*X*X*X*X*

Ken quickly snatched out a piece of paper and a pen. "Okay, so her personality."

Sesshomaru smirked in his mind. "Strong willed, loud, easily emotionally influenced."

"How so?" He asked, jotting things down.

"Her mood jumps randomly. One word may cause happiness to become sadness, anger to become amusement, seduction to become embarrasment. And she is very fragile, caring, willing to give her life for her family."

"I am sorry if I brought back painful memories. Well, um, how smart is she?"

Sesshomaru's shoulders shook lightly as he laughed silently. "Highly, so much so that my foolsih little miko lacks commonsense."

Ken swallows. "Miko? So, she inherited my spiritual powers."

"Yes. In fact, we met in the feudal era. She leapt into the bone eaters well, and instantly, through my little brother, the fates decided to place us together.'

"So she can go through as well. You see, I, myself, am from the feudal era. When I was 15, the well swallowed me whole, and I found myself here. I fell in love the second I saw Kagome's mother, Ayumi. And the rest, is history." Kan sighed. "Her miko powers led her to that accursed era to be killed."

"And to have a mate and pups. And thankfully, she is allive now."

Ken nodded and smiled. "Yes, that's what matters...matters of love for my precious daughter?"

Sesshomaru growled softly. "Before this Sesshomaru? There was my idiot of a halfbreed half brother who broke her heart repeatedly. Then there were her many suitors. Youkai, hanyou, and humans alike simply adore her." He nearly huffed.

"Really, now? My dearest daughter always had been amazingly beautiful. Ah, when she had the pups, how did she act?"

Sesshomaru thought back. "She was afraid. Afraid of the pain and the fact that we were of different races which were sworn enemies. Then, during birth, she was furious, screaming at the top of her lungs her hatred for me for pupping her."

Ken laughed. "Just like that mother of hers. What about strengths and weaknesses?"

"Her main strength is her pure heart, but I assume that is almost her weakness. She will give anything to heal those who are ill, wounded, or even ressurect the dead."

"The mating ceremony?"

"We did not have time for a proper mating ceremony. We left for battle, and I was forced to return without her." His knuckled turned white as he clenched his hands into fists.

Ken closed his eyes and nodded in understanding. A loud pound at the front door made him jump, surprised by the sudden noise.

Sleepy eyed, the pups crept out of their rooms, Takehiko out of hisfather's, and looked toward the door. "It's nine in the morning on a Sunday. What's going on?" Takako questioned.

Sesshomaru opened the door and narrowed his eyes. "Tsubasa? What is it?"

"Your disgusting scent covered her when she came home last night from work! Even her lips! You kissed her, didn't you?!"

"Yes."

Tsubasa growled lowly. "You bastard! You got some nerve to say it like that! I'll kill you!" His claws longened and fused together. He swiped angrily at Sesshomaru, who dodged each swipe and counterattacked. "I thought you were my bestfriend!"

"She matters much more than your friendship." Sesshomaru lashed out his whip.

"Dad." Takehiko tried to intervene, but his grandfather held him back.

Sesshomaru and Tsubasa continued to fight, moving to the living room. They met each other hit for hit, Sesshomaru wounding Tsubasa more than the reciprocal. Kagome pulled into the driveway with an angry snarl, parking behind Tsubasa's car. 'I will kill him.' She walked into the house, eased past the pups, and stood before the fight. "Stop it." Their eyes glanced her way, then returned to each other.

Huffing, Kagome formed her miko energy into two swords and slipped slickly into the battle until she was in the middle, pushing them both off as best she could. "You idiots should really calm yourselves."

"He kissed you." Tsubasa raged, pushing against her.

"I'm fully aware." She remarked. "Now, weapons down or else."

Reluctantly, the two males did so.

Kagome ever so calmly stood before Tsubasa and slapped him. "You idiot, I told you to leave it be!" Punching him repeatedly, she held her fists at her side, staring at him through narrowed eyes. "And don't you ever, and I mean ever, lock me in a closet so you can come to attempt to kill someone!"

Tsubasa nodded, stroking his cheek with one hand, and holding his gut with the other. "I'm sorry, baby."

"And you, Sesshomaru!"

Sesshomaru caught her wrists. "You will not strike me, Kagome." Lips curled in a smirk, he held her tighter as she jerked in vain. "So sorry, dear."

Kagome growled and narrowed her hazel in eyes. "Cocky baka." Her wrists ignited in miko energy, and she stared at Sesshomaru haughtily as his palms sizzled.

He held tighter until the pain was unbearable. Snatching his hands back, he glared at the ground. "Hn."

"Now, apologize to each other."

"No way in h- *THUNK*," Tsubasa dropped to the ground and grabbed at his aching head. "That hurt, Kagome! What the f-" He fell to the ground unconcious when seh punched him again.

"Never curse at a woman, you moron." She hissed in annoyance and kicked him in the side. "Baka kumayoukai."

The three pups ran to their mother, hugging her as tight as possible. "You're finally at our house, mom!"

Kagome smiled. "Hi." Her eyes rolled to Sesshomaru when she noticed him observing his burns. "Um, Sesshomaru," She untangled herself from the pups and moved toward him, "did I hurt you?"

"Hn." He did not look up. That is, until Kagome grabbed his hands. He grimaced up at her in pain.

"I'm sorry." She rubbed his hands soothingly with healing energy. "I thought you'd let go earlier."

"Do not apologize. It was my own fault." Sesshomaru arched a brow at her shocked face. "What is it?"

"You jsut admitted that is was your fault. Oh, my wittle Sesshy is growing up finally." Narrowed eyes turned to her and she gulped. "Uh, haha, I meant- would you look at the time? Dr. Akane needs me at the hospital." She was quickly snatched to him by waist.

"She is making you work on a Saturday?"

Kagome nodded. "Yeh. I think she doesn't like me much. But, hey, I get paid overtime."

Sesshomaru made a mental not to kill Akane. "You are not going." When Kagome opened her mouth to complain, he added, "You and I will take a day of relaxation."

"Ooh! We're playing hooky!" Slowly, her face fell. "I can't, Sesshomaru. I'll get-"

"You will, now come." Sesshomaru took her hand.

"No. You'll get me fired."

He smirked. "You won't be." Looking up, he saw a hopeful look in Ken's eyes. "Ah, Kagome, dear, this is my friend, Higurashi Ken."

Kagome's eyes sudden;y became clouded, only going unnoticed by Ken. "You're supposed to be dead."

Grinning, he embraced her. "I know. But I'm here, baby."

Kagome felt herself transforming, and willed it to come faster. She wanted to drive her claws right through his heart. Her hand raised, but was halted by Sesshomaru's hand. She blinked, bemused.

"Calm down, love." Sesshomaru mouthed, stroking her cheek.

"Hm." She gradually converted back. "Sesshomaru, I'll be waiting in the car. Later, Ken." Pulling free, she walked out after snatching his keys.

"Oh, bye, sweetie." He waved, then turned to Sesshomaru. "I had her! My baby, in my arms! She's grown so much, my Kagome! Arigato, Sesshomaru."

"Hn. Think nothing of it. Pups, we are leaving now." Sesshomaru grabbed Tsubasa by the foot and dragged him out to the porch, then smirked when a wicked thought came. He tossed the sleeping youkai into the backseat as Kagome rested in the front seat, seemingly asleep even though her head followed Ken's movements as he practically skipped to his care.

Kagome slowly opened her eyes as Sesshomaru pulled out. "That man, who was he?"

Sesshomaru cast her a glance. "A friend."

"And?"

"And nothing."

"Don't lie to me, Sesshomaru-kun."

A tired sigh was heaved. "He is your father."

Kagome blinked at him. "Mine? Or your Kagome's."

"They are one in the same."

"Hn." Kagome crossed her arms and stared out of the window, taking in the scenery.

"She is beginning to imitate me again, just as before.' He smiled fondly at the memory of Kagome acting as he did. His heart skipped a beat literally when Kagome sat a hand on his inner thigh. He looked at her slumped and exhausted body. 'She does not even realize.' "You are stroking me."

"I am, aren't I? And how does it feel?" She stroked, tired, delusional.

"Wonderrrrful." He purred.

Kagome yawned. "Shomaru, why do I feel so tired suddenly?"

"Perhaps your conversion. When was the last time you fully converted that way, Kagome?...Kagome?" Sesshomaru smiled when he saw that she was asleep. "My Kagome."

She sighed in her sleep. "My Sesshomaru."