Chapter 3

At the demon lord's castle, Sesshoumaru was at his study and was writing down scrolls from orders received by the occupants of the western lands. As well as from the other lords. He was on his last scroll when a knock sounded on the door. He told the person to enter and the said person did. Knowing who it is that was on the other side.

"When will I see my brother in law?"

"In due time. Sooner purhaps".

"As you say love".

"But why did you bite the miko?"

"I told you I wanted the miko. Soon she will be with me".

"I see".

"Is it your duty to keep me happy?" said the mysterious demoness.

"Yes love".

"Then when I get the miko. I will be truly happy"/ With that said the demoness left her mate's study.

"What do I do with her?" Was what al he said before Sesshoumaru returned to his work.

'The miko will be with me. The bite I gave her a drop of my blood on it to let me know where she is at all times. I will make sure that resides here at the castle. Unless someone stops me, they will be in a world of trouble for I will protect what's mine' thought the demoness as she went to her sleeping chambers so she can rest for the day.

The group decided to stop and make camp for the night. They ate some dinner that Kagome had made and brought for everyone. She always bings food for her friends. Mostl ramen for Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, I see that you ike the food".

"Yeah Kagome this is pretty good. What is it?"

"It's corndogs and hash browns, or potato patties".

"I see Kagome. These are quite tastey" Miroku said.

"Thanks Miroku".

"Momma, do you have something sweet?"

"Yes Shippo. I have some doughnut holes here" Kagome reached in her bag and took out a black lunch box and she sat it down and open it. There were twelve doughnut holes and ten mini cakes. The group gobbled them down. There was one doughnut hole left and Inuyasha and Shippo fought over the last piece.

"Hey Inuyasha I'm a growing boy, let me have the last piece".

"Forget it squirt! You're not getting it!" Inuyasha grabbed the doughnut hole but was stopped by a "Inuyasha!". That tone spelled danger for Inuyasha as he quickly gave Shippo the last piece.

"Damn brat".

"Inuyasha be polite for a change. He is a young demon. Until he grows up you should help l.ook after him".

"Feh!" was all Inuyasha said. Kagome just sighed as she and Sango went to discard the paper containers.

"What am I going to do with him Sango?"

"Just be as patient as you always have Kagome".

"I guess so. It's just that I want him to pay more attention to me and not that bitch Kikyo".

"I think it's time to move on Kagome. As you can see that Inuyasha won't return his feelings towards you as long as Kikyo walks". Kagome sighs as they return to camp. The group laid down and turn in for the the night under the watchful eye of Inuyasha.

After their morning routine the group set off on their journey. Sango, Shippo and Miroku rode Kilala while Kagome rode on Inuyasha's back. At times she really enjoy the ride, but now she just ride without any excitement to it as she once did. As they landed and stopped to take a break. A demon stomped through the trees and stopped in front of the group.

"I came for the shards of the Shikon Jewel!" said the frog demon.

"Heh, you will have to get through us first!" Inuyasha said drawing out his sword to fight.

"That can be arranged!".

The demon lunges at the group which split up to surround the demon. The demon swings at the group and hits Kilala, but she bounces back by pouncing on the demon. The demon then swings her off and goes after Kagome who was standing behind it with an arrow ready.

"Get back or I'll shoot!"

"You will do nothing girl. Just give me the jewel fragments!"

"Like I'll give them to you, frog breath". Kagome shot her arrow and it hit the frog right in his head and it instantly vanished saying, "Ha I'm not the true persuiter!" and with that, he was gone.

"What did he mean by that?" Sango's question was answered when a large group of badger demons came out of nowhere and started to attack the group.

"I guess that's you answer Sango" Miroku said as he began to hit demons left and right.

Inuyasha was battling a group of demons that where after Kagome's shards. He was slicing left and right. :Sango, Miroku and Kilala was also helping. Kagome was against a tree, scarred at the scene before her. She didn't know what to do at this point as she watch her friends battle it out with the badger demons. Soon five more badgers appeared and the group was at a stand still. They didn't know what to do. Inuyasha on the other hand was standing his ground.

"Keh! You think you can scare me with extra punks, eh?"

"Inuyasha there are more of them then we can handle". Miroku said keeping his eyes on his enemies.

"Don't you think I know that?! Why you think I ain't giving up yet?"

"Give us the shards and the miko and we will leave you alone" the leader said as he glared at the miko.

"Like hell I will! You will have to get through me first!" Inuyasha said raising his sword slightly.

"Hm, that can be arranged". Just when he was about to pounce on Inuyasha, a black and gold blurr went right across the two slicing the leader into four pieces,

"What the?" Inuyasha said as he look to his left where the blur went and his eyes widened. All of the badger demons where dead.

There stood a demoness. A beautiful silver dog/white wolf demon. She had on a black and gold kimono with a white hoari. Her armor where almost as similar as Sesshoumaru's. Her eyes where golden with a hint of blue in them. Inuyasha was in awe at the beauty. Kagome huffed and brought him out of his thughts when she thanked the demonoss.

"Um, thank you miss..."

"My name is Tamara...Lady Tamara".

"Uh, did you say...Lady?" Sango said who also admired the demoness standing before them.

"Yes. You must be Sango?" Sango nodded. "I heard about all of you. My mate doesn't like the hanyou though".

"Hey! Who's the asshole that said that?!" Inuyasha yelled.

"I guess that asshole would be me, little brother". Everyone turned to the owner of the voice.

"Sesshoumaru" they all said.

"Wait...did she say...mate?" Kagome said stunned.

"Yes. Tamara is my mate". Everyone was shocked as hell.

"You got to be shitten me, right?! Ain't no way in hell that you would take a mate Sesshoumaru?"

"And why is that Inuyasha?" he said looking at him coldly.

"Huh, as cold-hearted as your ass is, I'm surprised that she was even attracted to you".

"There are things that you still don't know about your brother Inuyasha" Tamara said.

"What you bagged him for? You must want some money or some shit?!" The next thing Inuyasha knew was that he was up against a tree with not his brother, but his mate. Her hand around his neck.

"How dare you say such things about me?! I did not choose him for that. You should know something about love, hm?"

"Love? Keh! Sesshoumaru? Yeah right" Inuyasha voiced out still trying to breathe.

"Like I said. You stiill don't know much about your own brother, brother in law". She released him from her iron grip.

"Wow, you're fast. I barely saw you move" Kagome said.

"She's faster than me". Everone was stunned. Faster then him?

"How?" Sango asked.

"Because I am half dog and half wolf. Wolves are known for their speed". Inuyasha snickered.

"Ha! So you're a mutt huh?"

PUNCH!

"Ow!"

"Are you alright Kagome?" Tamara asked looking at Kagome.

"Yes" Kagome nodded. "Uh...wait a minute! You're that demoness who bit me!"

"Yes, I am". Kagome couldn't believe that the same demoness that bit her saved her too.

"But why?"

"I outta knock your head off for biting her!" Inuyasha growled.

"Why? You're with the dead priestess. Was you not with her again last night?"

"Last night?" Kagome looked at Inuyasha, "You said you wouldn't sneak off anymore! You said that you would solely protect me, and be with me, remember?!!" Kagome was getting tired of the lies.

"Kagome..." Kagome turned her back on him seeing the truth in his eyes.

"Your eyes tell the truth Inuyasha. You was with her".

"You bastard!" Sango yelled. Miroku and Shippo looked at him coldly. "Why keep doing this to Kagome you ass?!"

"I...I...don't..." Miroku was holding Sango to keep her frim hurting Inuyasha.
"Let me guess...you're still in love with her, right? Damn how I feel, huh?"
"Kagome?". Kagome was getting colder by the second.

"Don't you dare call my name! Don't even bring it out your mouth you cheater! You son of a bitch!"

"That's the reason why I'm here. Plus that's why I bit you".

"Huh?" Kagome's attention was on Tamara now. "What you mean?"

"I've been the one that's been saving you when you're alone. Unless someone who was with the other. The bite links me to you. Even your emotions Kagome".

"I see. So that's why after I cry or whatever that I get this calming aura around me. That was all you?"

"Yes". Kagome was amazed. No wonder she always think someone was there for her when it wasn't.

"If you come with me, I will protect you better than Inuyasha ever could". Inuyasha was pissed.

"WHAT THE FUCK?! I'M THE ONLY ONE THAT PROTECTS KAGOME BITCH!!" Then Inuyasha was slammed against and nearby tree by Sesshoumaru.

"You will refrain from calling my mate that utter word".

"Keh! I bet you said it?" Tamara
"Don't count on it. The first time he did was his last". The group went quiet. "Let's rest for the night" the group agreed and they settled down for the night. Inuyasha stayed at his spot.