When Kagome awoke she went into the other room to bathe. She soaked in the warm water for nearly an hour before she realized she had lost track of time. She got out and went to the dresser to choose the perfect kimono for her to wear. She chose the crimson kimono with a black rose print snaking down the sides with a black obi that had a single crimson rose on it. She studied herself in the mirror that hung on the wall beside the dresser and knew Sesshomaru would love the way it looked on her. She opened the door to leave and found Sesshomaru standing at the door about to knock.
Sesshomaru had been debating whether or not he should knock and risk waking Kagome from her sleep. It was very late when they had finally gone to sleep and it was still early. He had just made up his mind when Kagome opened the door. The sight of her took his breath away; she looked beautiful. He loved the way the dark colors of her kimono made her skin glow. He could not figure out why her scent calmed him so much but he liked it she always smelled of sandalwood and roses. It seemed her scent always lingered in every room she entered. "Good morning Kagome, I was just about to see if you were awake. I was hoping you would join me for breakfast." She smiled warmly at him "I would love to join you Sesshomaru" she answered. He could not take his eyes off her and all he could think about was how beautiful she was and how much he loved her. He took her into his arms and kissed her gently before taking her hand and walking with her down to the dining room. Once they finished eating they went out into the courtyard and walked under the large oak trees holding hands. "I love you Kagome" Sesshomaru looked at her and got lost in her eyes. Kagome looked at him with all the love she felt for him "I love you too Sesshomaru" They were silent for a long time just looking at each other. "Sesshomaru I know you don't want to be around Inuyasha any more than I do but I also know that you don't want the world to go to hell because of Naraku. And I know that if the other jewel shards are not found then Naraku will be to powerful to defeat and he will destroy everything. I know that we can deal with Inuyasha for the sake of the world, so will you consider rejoining them with me and gathering the jewel shards?" Kagome knew it was unlikely that he would agree to join his brother but she didn't want to be away from him and she didn't want to face Inuyasha alone.
Sesshomaru was silent for a long time thinking about her request. I know she must miss her friends, Sango and Miroku but I don't know if I can stand to be with Inuyasha for any length of time without killing him. On the other hand I don't want to be away from Kagome. "I'll join you with them if Inuyasha will allow it, I know you miss Sango and Miroku. I couldn't imagine being away from you while you hunt for the shards and I would be too worried to get anything done here at the castle. You are right I don't want Naraku to win and I'll try my best not to fight with Inuyasha. Promise me that if Inuyasha wont be persuaded to let me join you that you will return here with me and we can hunt the shards together. I don't want to lose you to a demon because Inuyasha wasn't protecting you. I love you Kagome and I'll do anything for you." He took her into his arms and reveled in the feel of her close to him. "Sesshomaru I love you. When can we go to find Inuyasha?" her voice was almost a whisper she was so afraid he would change his mind about her plan. Sesshomaru pondered this for a while and finally answered, "we can leave as soon as you are ready."