The Shikon no Tama was complete. Sesshomaru knew what Kagome was going to wish, and he knew it was a mistake, so in trying to stop her he accidentally trapped them inside the wicked and despised item. [Written for Dokuga_Exchange 2011]

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha
Beta Reader: Lillian (at Dokuga). Lillbit (at FFnet)

Atrapados

Chapter 9:

After that, Kagome couldn't help but shiver every time she was too close to Sesshomaru. The memory of what he could do was a nightmare when she slept. If he noticed, he didn't say anything. He didn't have to: it was who he was.

And what she was becoming, she thought miserably.

Again her stomach growled but her eyes hardened in silent determination.

"Miko," warned Sesshomaru.

"No," Kagome said instantly, her eyes away from him.

He had taken her stubbornness better than she expected, considering who he was and who she was. Still, she knew this wasn't going to last too long. It was fated to happen…but she would only eat any other way.

"Do you hate me?" Sesshomaru asked the most important question, uncaring of Midoriko, who sat a safe distance from him.

"No," Kagome breathed out weakly. "I don't want to eat."

"You won't be able to help it. You will sooner or later," he stated knowingly and then stood, walking away.

Midoriko followed silently; Kagome, grimly.

…oOo…

What felt like a day later passed and they found no other youkai. It led them to believe that either they were hiding out or they had been vanquished for real. That, however, brought a new set of complications.

"Miko," called Sesshomaru, instantly drawing Kagome's attention. Midoriko already learned she was plain Midoriko, but Kagome, who had his respect, was referred to by her station. "Try to communicate with the Jewel. See if you can make the wish."

Kagome pursed her lips together, frustration seeped out of her pores. "I've tried, Sesshomaru-sama."

"Try again," ordered the Taiyoukai evenly.

"But—"

"Miko," he growled warningly.

"I can't," she cried. "What should I wish for?" she asked quickly after. "If I make a mistake…we will stay here forever."

A pregnant pause followed her declaration and she clenched her fists, seeking the courage that was so lacking. She was afraid, deadly afraid, of staying here with Sesshomaru and Midoriko for eternity, and afraid of dying. If there were no youkai, then Sesshomaru wouldn't eat and he won't be able to feed her, either. Her stomach was grumbling uncomfortably. A day without sustenance was killing her.

"You will know," Midoriko said in a quiet whisper. "It's how it's supposed to be."

Angry tears swelled on Kagome's blue eyes because she knew the older miko was right. But wouldn't wishing them out of here be considered selfish? If she wished the Jewel away…would it disappear with them still inside? If she wished the Jewel would shatter, would they come out of the smaller shards?

Shaking her head in despair, Kagome closed her eyes and began to concentrate. She tried to reach for her powers each time it was harder to grasp them but she persevered and searched down the endless depths of the Jewel for anything to hold on to. She could barely feel anything but…there was no opening for her to ask for a wish. She was sure…it didn't feel welcoming at all.

"Maybe…maybe the youkai were needed," Midoriko quietly commented, her eyes going to Sesshomaru.

"Nonsense," he said with a glare. "This Sesshomaru's darkness rivals your lightness." His golden eyes then moved to Midoriko, looking suspicious. "Midoriko, have you not gotten over your irrational hatred for this Sesshomaru?"

Midoriko's body started at his declaration, and her brown eyes moved to find Kagome's. To her dismay, there was a fading surprise and subtle anger in the younger miko's eyes. "I…I am trying," she stuttered. "I…really don't hate you like I did the others." It was true. He had earned some part of her respect because he wasn't a wild animal like those others were.

"That's not enough," stated Sesshomaru coldly as he walked closer to them. "Move away, and try to settle your emotions. If you don't… this Sesshomaru will order some proof of your sincerity." He walked past her and the older miko squirmed away, goose bumps running all along her arms. The Taiyoukai stopped in front of Kagome who flinched. "You will eat, miko."

Kagome opened her mouth to protest, but before a word could get out the Taiyoukai had her pressed against his armored chest, "No!" she cried angrily. "I don't want your blood!"

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed in clear irritation and he shook her in his arms. "Cease this ridiculous nonsense miko, or you will be punished," he threatened. When fear sprang from her small being he showed her his fangs. "I will not hurt you miko, but if you do not obey you will have to eat from me by yourself."

Puzzlement settled on Kagome's small, pretty face for a moment. Then she shook her head softly, still refusing to feed from him.

"Have it your way," Sesshomaru said evenly before pressing his lips to hers.

Kagome gasped in alarm, and Sesshomaru was quick to take the opportunity offered. His rough tongue darted inside and began to trace every inch it could of her small mouth. Instantly Kagome's hand fisted and began to push the Taiyoukai assaulting her away. The taste of him was so strange. She hoped that the numbing and tingling sensations she felt on her mouth and tongue weren't his trademark poison. Even if it wasn't, she could hardly breathe. She tried once again to pull away, but she hadn't noticed Sesshomaru's other hand was in the back part of her head, tangled in her raven hair and caging her against him.

Again and again, she tried to let him know that she couldn't breathe. She hit him, she cried out, moaned out, began to cry, but he wouldn't let go, wouldn't release her so she could have that much needed respite.

In the end, she did the only thing she could: She bit down on his tongue, hard.

In that moment, fresh Taiyoukai blood oozed out of the wound, and after a loud intake of breath, Kagome pushed her mouth deeper against Sesshomaru's. She began to suck on the wound, to draw in as much blood as she could, hungry for more. She then released the Taiyoukai for a moment, needing another breath, and after noticing the small rivulets of blood going down his jaw, she quickly and dutifully cleaned them up.

She went again for her main target, his mouth.

All the while, Midoriko watched horrified as the miko and the Taiyoukai drowned each other with kisses and unruly caresses.

To be continued...

JeniNeji's Note:

I spent a wonderful day with my husky, Maya, today. We ran, jumped around, went to visit my friend...and we are now deadly tired :3 Ah, such a wonderful way to conclude my vacations! Now, work work again!