Chapter 16: His

Last time: "Kagome, he hasn't given up." Sesshomaru said without looking at her. He looked like his usual poker faced self but Kagome saw his deadly face and shivered. She hoped that look would never be directed towards her. He wrapped his arm around her, pulled her into an embrace and told her not to worry then let her go, preparing to leave the barrier and kick some wolf butt.

Lady Nefertiti: Chapter 16. Thanks to everyone who reviewed last chapter and enjoy reading this chapter.

-Sesshomaru- (on his way out to the barrier)

To say that he was pissed was putting it too nicely. Here he was minding his own business, about to mate Kagome and then this annoying wolf had to come and mess it all up. Why couldn't people mind their own business for once? HIS mate Kagome was worried that something would happen to the both of them if they started a fight. Charming that she cared about the well being of him, but caring for the wolf was unacceptable, friend or not. It was like he said, there were no such things as friends when it involved demons.

-Kouga-

He was pissed that the demon lord had the audacity to claim what was (and will be) his! Why couldn't both the Inu brother's stay away from Kagome? He loved Kagome…He was the one thatcared for Kagome….He wanted Kagome to be his…He would make Kagome his mate and to hell with everyone else! Kagome was HIS…

Hakaku sighed as he watched his leader and longtime friend Kouga think about none other than Kagome. Would he never get a clue? He was going to get his ass kicked or worse! This wasn't Inuyasha they were dealing with this time! It was Sesshomaru, a demon lord and he didn't think that he (Sesshomaru) would take it lightly if Kouga continued to claim Kagome as his. Hakaku didn't think pissing and meddling with Sesshomaru for so long was a good idea. Kouga might as well be dead when it came to Sesshomaru and what he saw as his.

And that wasn't just it either. They were endangering the females in the castle by trying to destroy the barrier. He didn't think that many guards and samurai would appreciate (or were for that matter) trying to harm the Lady of the western lands. It was enough to piss off any demon.

Maybe it should've been Hakaku that became the leader of the wolf pack. It did seem that he had more common sense than the delusional (yes sadly, he must call his old friend Kouga that) Kouga who was always in his land of 'Kagome.' Sometimes the guy couldn't just take a hint.

-Inside the barrier- (with Kagome)

She bit her lip in apprehension. She was mad. How dare Kouga try and attack the palace when he KNEW that he couldn't possibly get in and plus Sesshomaru was now going to kick his ass. He was her friend, yes but now (she had no qualms) that Sesshomaru would kill him. He had brought his pack with him hoping that she could see how much he (and his pack) cared about her. She groaned inwardly as she watched Sesshomaru gracefully walk out of the barrier, his hair swaying behind him. Damn that wolf! Just GAH!!! Dammit! Shimatta! He was taking away 'her and Sesshomaru time' and now he would die….

-Miroku-

Maybe he should follow Lord Sesshomaru? Surely he knew that he (Sesshomaru) didn't need his help in anything but Miroku was the peacemaker of all but the possibility of killing and peace between these particular demons was slim, this he knew all too well. Damn. He didn't take Sesshomaru for a peace-loving guy unless Kagome stopped him? Yeah right. He'd probably growl at her and order her to back down before she got herself hurt in the battle. But the term 'hurt' came in many different versions…..so which one was he talking about?

"Houshi?" Sango asked in a soft voice from next to him. He was up to something. Maybe he wanted to save the pathetic wolf from certain and upcoming death? Using her extensive demon-slayer training and knowledge she said, "Don't you dare try anything stupid! This is Sesshomaru's battle with Kouga. Kouga wants Sesshomaru's mate! So you might end up dead if caught in the line of battle!" She hissed. Then she shook her head suddenly and said (not believing she was going to say this) "If you promise not to move an inch I'll let you grope me…" and Miroku just gaped at her, mouth open like he was a fish out of water.

-Inuyasha- (Sesshomaru's study)

Where was he? He remembered quarrelling with Miroku and Sango in a hallway and then there was major pain. That's right. He'd been hurt and had gotten more injured since he hit a wall. He shook his head. What were the odds that someone could slam so hard into a wall backwardsand fall unconscious like that? Suddenly he sniffed the air and growled. Kouga was here! And he sensed a very pissed off Sesshomaru whose anger and demon's rage was slowly rising. Just great. Peachy. And he took off out of the palace to see if he could help or save that damn wolf's life if at all possible.

Sure he hated Kouga but he didn't need to die for it! It wasn't his (Kouga's) fault that he was a delusional doofus! A lot of demons liked Kagome so how many were there that Sesshomaru would kill? 'All of them' Inuyasha thought grimly and zipped out of the palace as fast as he could.

-Outside the barrier-

Sesshomaru stepped out of the barrier and gave Kouga a cool and cold look which made the others in Kouga's pack shiver in fear but of course, oblivious Kouga hadn't caught Sesshomaru's look which promised sudden death.

"Hey Kouga?" Hakaku said. Kouga looked over his shoulder and rolled his eyes.

"What is it? I'm trying to kill this bastard here, this woman-stealer!" Kouga said and turned back to Sesshomaru who gave him a smirk.

"And how pray tell has this Sesshomaru stolen your woman wolf? Tell this Sesshomaru does she bare your scent or mark? Have you claimed her as yours? Are you currently courting her? I don't see you winning courting rights on her. A possible rejection from Kagome-sama?" Kouga bared his fangs at him but Sesshomaru paid him no heed. When Kouga gave him no answer for a couple of minutes Sesshomaru said softly, "I thought not."

"Spilling such insignificant blood as yours is no interest to this Sesshomaru….however," but then Sesshomaru stopped talking as something more important suddenly caught his attention.

"And so what?! So what if Kagome doesn't have my mark on her yet?! She's never declined my offer to mate her has she?!" Kouga said coldly to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru looked over his shoulder and saw his half-brother 'flying' towards them.

"How dare you say such lies about Kagome you BASTARD!!!!" Inuyasha yelled suddenly appearing out of the barrier and unleashing his sword. "You just can't admit defeat or admit that she chose this bastard half-brother of mine!" Sesshomaru growled at him but Inuyasha paid him no heed. Great and just like Inuyasha too. Here Inuyasha was, trying to defend him but insulting him at the same time. Just what little brothers were for. And when had Inuyasha accepted them as potential mates? Was he getting smart? Or maybe he wasn't as daft as Sesshomaru had first thought?

But Inuyasha popping out of no where wasn't what had caused Sesshomaru's attention to drift away from Kouga. Seriously it was mentioned above that it was someone important to Sesshomaru and not his insignificant brother, well half-brother in this case.

"Kagome." Sesshomaru said not happy that she had left the safety of his castle.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha said confused paused in mid-air. (who was about to claw Kouga's eyes out)

"Kagome my woman! How are you? I've been dreaming about you since…" Kouga started happily.

Both brother's glared at him, eyes turning red and said, "She is not yours!" Then they glared at each other and Kouga's pack looked at the three nervously. They wanted to avoid fighting if at all possible. Leaving Kouga was not an option. It would make their pack look weak and would make the other's think that Kouga was a bad alpha leader. Of course they stood by his side and would fight along with him but they wanted to avoid confrontation with this particular Demon Lord. He was not only pissed at them but his half-brother was now butting into his battle. And to top it all off, Kagome came sauntering into their battle, into the line of fire which made Sesshomaru's beast upset with his intended mate. Yes, they knew she was that. Though Kouga decided to ignore that fact.

She thought it her duty to protect the three blockheads from battle, knowing them they'd kill each other without a single thought. Sesshomaru's beast wanted to protect her, Inuyasha seemed surprised to see her now standing by Sesshomaru's side and Kouga well he was just Kouga (and perhaps a dead youkai the way that both inu brother's were glaring at him.)

'He brought our mate into danger. Into the line of fire! Kill him now!' Sesshomaru's beast said battling to be let loose.

'No. You are a mindless killer and will kill everyone else when angered.' Sesshomaru said inwardly to his beast. 'This Sesshomaru will kill whoever he wishes.'

'And upset our mate? You know she doesn't like bloodshed!' his beast said.

'Hn.' Sesshomaru thought. Maybe if he had Kagome's permission? Wait! He didn't need her permission to kill whoever she wanted him to or didn't want him to. Kouga wanted HIS mate and that was all he needed to take him out of the world of the living for good.

"Kouga! Leave right now if you don't want to die by Sesshomaru's hands! I don't love you and you need to understand that fact! I LOVE SESSHOMARU and no one else!!!!!" Kagome said angrily, fisting her hands.

-Dead silence from everyone- (cue the crickets)

Confusion from the pack…..

An incredulous look from Inuyasha (from Kagome's declaration of love)

A very happy and proud Sesshomaru beast…(HIS mate chose him!)

A pissed off look from Kouga….(looked like Kagome finally broke though his stubborn brain)

A look of determination from Kagome….

And what was going to happen now. The tension was thick and everyone felt it. Who would be the first to speak? Kagome's unusual words caused a dead silence from everyone. Really those weren't everyday words you use in normal conversations. Kagome… this was all her fault….but at least there was no bloodshed. Always a plus for her but not for the blood hungry demons who would've loved to kick some ass.

Lady Nefertiti: chapter 16.

Will Kouga die? Will his pack get smart and leave him behind? Miroku's finally speechless since Sango said something lecherous back, his hand frozen to his side rather than rubbing her ass.

Until next time!

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