Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha. Though it would be nice. Heres the next chapter...

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Sesshoumaru took a deep breath before he opened the door he was standing in front of. He finally opened the door and quickly entered. As he looked around he smiled, the mask was gone. He walked over to the bed and sat down and picked up a small painting that was done by his father of his mother. Sesshoumaru felt his heart clinch at the thought of her death. The Castle had been attack while his father was away and his mother died trying to save him. Sesshoumaru closed his eyes at the tears that pricked the back of his eyes. He quickly wiped the tears away and sat the small painting down. He had things that needed to be explained. He opened the top draw and picked up the small book that his mother had read to him as a pup.

Sesshoumaru opened the book and frowned, a small piece of paper was laying right on the first page. He took the paper out and layed the book down. He opened the paper only to find out that it was a letter to him from his mother.

*My son.

If you are reading this letter that means that you are looking for answers. I will tell you what you need to know and only that. Fist off is that the story I told you about the Fallen Angel and her Guardian is true. It was foretold a long time ago. Remember in the story that the angel falls for a prince only to get hurt in the end trying to save him. You are the prince, my son. Whom ever has your heart now must be protected at all cost. She has been sent to you for a reason. I am sorry I can tell you no more. I do love and miss you but remember I will always be by your side.

Forever love, Hana(*don't know Sesshoumarus moms name?*)

Sesshoumaru felt his heart drop to his feet. He felt dread come over him as though something terrible was coming and he had no idea what it could be. Just then he felt a presence beside him. Sesshoumaru put his mask back in place as he looked to his visitor. He should have not been surprised to see Kagome there but it did.

"Do you need something Miko? He asked as he put the letter in his sleeve and replaced the book in the draw and closed it.

Kagome watched him hide a letter and put a book away. She wondered why he would be in this room then she seen a small painting that looked like a female version of Sesshoumaru then it clicked. Hana, Sesshoumaru's mother had died protecting him against an assassination attempt against him. His father had been away from the castle to find the one who ordered the hit but was unable. His father arrived only moments too late. Kagome felt a tear run down her cheek. She looked up at the 'Ice' Lord, as most called him-she found out, and realized that he must have had a ruff child hood. With out a second thought she walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him as she silently cried for him because she knew he never would.

Sesshoumaru stiffened as Kagome wrapped her arms around him. He was confused as to why she would be hugging him. He had smelled pain, loyalty, loss, and grief. He didn't understand why she would be feeling this then he remembered that she had been looking at his mothers painting. He felt something he couldn't understand so he wrapped his arms around her and layed his cheek on the top of her head.

"Are you alright, Kagome?" Sesshoumaru whispered to her as he tried to sooth her even though he had no idea how.

Kagome sniffed and nodded, "I'm fine, its just I know how your mother died and I'm crying for you." She whispered into his chest and held to him tighter as he stiffened in his arms. She knew that no one really knew what happened except him and his father.

Sesshoumaru felt his temper rise. He pulled her away from him and looked in her eyes. He could tell that she was fearful and at this point he was glad. She should be afraid of him. No one knew that his mother was killed protecting him from assassins. The only thing he never knew was who they were for. "How do you know this? And do not lie!" Sesshoumaru hissed through his teeth.

"Fine I'll tell you. Please put me down first." Sesshoumaru nodded as he set her down. Kagome smiled and walked over and sat down in one of the two chairs that was in the room. Sesshoumaru sat in the other staring at her as if he wanted to kill her. Kagome sighed knowing that this was going to be a long talk.

They sat in silence for a couple of minute until Sesshoumaru could take no more. The woman was sitting there, hands in her lap and her head hanging down.

"Tell this Sesshoumaru what you know of my mothers death?" He growled at her as he stood and walked over in front of her.

Kagome could see his feet and knew that she had to answer or she would be in big trouble. Sighing she knew what she must do. Pushing the chair back as she stood up she reached her hand towards his forehead only to have him grab her wrist. She looked at him with kindness and trust. "I wont hurt you. I will show you." At that he released her wrist. She touched his forehead and closed her eyes. She concentrated on the images that she wanted to show him and let them flood his mind.

Sesshoumaru did not understand what the miko was doing til he seen in his minds eye, images that must have been the girls. He closed his eyes to concentrate on the images. He could see her pull a book that was surrounded by a blue barrier down from a shelf that had some kind of symbol on the book case. He then seen that the book was of his history. He felt himself stiffen, he tried to relax himself as he read the words that were on the pages. He felt his heart break a little when he read that his mother had died for him. Sesshoumaru quickly pulled away from the young miko and walked over to the window. He tried to calm his aura as well as his beast. His beast was howling at the loss. Neither of them had ever really gotten over it.

Kagome could feel him stiffen and then turn away from her. She opened her eyes to see that he was standing in front of the window trying to calm himself. She could see the flicker of red in his eyes in the window. She felt afraid but then she knew that he had no one to help him through this ordeal. Kagome walked carefully over to the Inu Lord and wrapped her arms around his waist from the back. She could feel him stiffen. She tried to sooth him with her aura just as he did but it flared at the intrusion.

"I'm trying to help you." Kagome whispered to his back. She could feel him relax and she pulled away that way he could move if he pleased.

Sesshoumaru turned to look at the miko that was afraid of him but still stood her ground. He had found her intriguing at first but now she was a mystery that he wanted to solve. He stood about an inch from her and looked in her eyes. There was a ray of emotions that danced in her eyes. Fear, nervousness, eagerness, confusion, as well as comfort. He had no control as he leaned down and captured her lips with his own. Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome close to his chest and almost purred when her hands wove through his hair. They were both lose in the kiss that they didn't know that some one was watching from an open door, with a smirk gracing their face.

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A/N-thanks for the read and please review. God bless, Thanks, and Blessed be.

~*Dragon*~