Hello, my dear readers

As promised, a new chapter is up. Chapter 6 will be posted (I hope) next Sunday.

As I still have too much work and too little spare time

Thank you for your interest, comments, favs and follows. It truly makes me happy

Enjoy reading,

Yours E

p.s. no one important will die. chill my dear readers ;)

Kagome was amazed. Her senses were tingling with all the sensations that filled her; she felt every nonchalant movement, heard every insignificant sound and felt ecstasy, pure and simple. Giggles escaped her mouth, while she graciously came closer to the one that triggered this insanity. He did not look so almighty now, lying in the dirt; burned skin falling from his arms. Nope, not supreme at all.

Sesshomaru hissed in pain. Miko energy nibbling his flesh, leaving the unwanted sensation of primitive fear. Is that how she felt then? Does she want to torture?

Kagome craved his death – slow and painful. It was a pity he did not have anyone dear to him or she would find them and made them watch. She needed him to understand; to pay for her torment. Moreover, this rush of adrenaline; this feeling that you were a God - intoxicated her. Did he feel the same way back there? If so, she could comprehend why his claws were so bloody. It was a feeling she never wanted to forget. On the contrary, she wanted to bask in it forever.

Sesshomaru barely managed to scramble from the blast that half-sane Miko delivered. He stumbled and almost fell again but managed to keep his balance. Ire rose in him. His eyes bled red. She was an enemy to his pride. The dog demon practically heard how it crumbled underneath her dainty feet. He snarled, launching at her.

Nature came to a stop. The world sat on the tree branches, watching with fascination how raw power struggled against brilliant control. They danced across and between, dogging and striking, growling and laughing together as one. It seemed surreal for both of them but pleasure that they got from scraping and straining each other bodies was undeniable.

Sesshomaru's beast was purring, enchanted by the powerful female that mocked him with her graceful movements. It watched, memorizing every detail. She smelt wonderful and tasted exquisite. The demon dog purposely licked his claws, where drops of her blood were drying. "Yes, definitely, appetizing" it hummed inside the Dayokai.

Kagome panted hard. Her human body was unable to keep up with the power struggle that played before her. She felt lost and dizzy. It was like an exclusive nightmare that she was forced to participate in. Her body did not belong to her. These feelings that threatened to swallow her were something she never experienced and was disgusted with, and yet, it thrilled her to feel so alive. She was caught in the euphoria of the battle and could not for the life of her find a reason to stop.

Red soaked in white, flourishing, like oriental ornament. The wind caressed black strands of hair. Insanity floated in the air. He could smell it, she could feel it. They were perfect opposites, now intertwined in one desire - the desire to kill.

Kagome grinned. Totally out of character and mind as it seems. Her hand rose and she beckoned the beast to come closer; to dare and attack her. He could not refuse even if he wanted to and when he pounced, engulfed by the fire of this temporal madness, he did not notice the lonely, sobbing figure that was caught between. Sesshomaru was too wrapped-up in the emotional high. His senses dulled. Miko became the only focus of his attention.

Rin was shaking. Her eyes did not want to believe the things they were seeing. Her Tenshi became a monster. His crimson orbs were frightening. Roars that were shaking the earth herself brought chills down her spine. The woman chuckled madly and her savior did the same. The child saw how he flew past her, no doubt ready to bring more destruction. He was not himself. He did not see the woman's wicked nature. She will kill him! She will kill him! The child screamed, trying desperately to stop him.

Through the red haze he heard something familiar, something very important for him to remember, but could not pinpoint it and the sensation startled him. In one fluid motion the world shaped into something entirely different from before. He finally heard the deafening silence that surrounded him. The odor of burned flesh and blood assaulted his senses and he gagged, faltering and almost losing his balance. Sesshomaru finally saw the woman he was fighting with and what he saw did not please him. She was shaking badly, covered in her and his blood. Gashes marked her pale skin. However, her mouth held the twisted grin that was unnatural for her. She was ready to attack. Her power was sparkling around her fingers. Sesshomaru could easily dodge it but behind his back he sensed Rin. It was one of these moments when he would gloat but now he was the main joke and that was acceptable. Everything or anything was acceptable if it meant safety for Rin, even his own death.

Kagome heard the scream as well and halted. Why little girl was screaming like that? She could not possibly care for this abomination, called Sesshomaru. Or maybe she does? Her heart leapt with joy. She could take her revenge. Let him hear desperate cries of someone dear to him. Let him suffer the same pain, let him feel the same emptiness. Miko smiled wickedly, sinful thought forming in her mind. Kagome ducked under Sesshomaru's sharp claws, sending him on the ground in one flowing motion.

- Stay, - she whispered to him, giggling and stalking her next prey.

The girl was horrified. Miko could see the panic in those innocent, brown orbs. It truly was a pity that such pure and adorable creature had to die but life was harsh and Kagome was not ready to give second chances. She raised her hand feeling the power rising inside her.

- Forgive me, little one, - she cooed, releasing her energy.

Kagome expected a child's scream; she expected to see the demon out of control but she did not expect to see the white back that shield the girl. Is he ready to die for her? Unbelievable! However the answer was obvious. Sesshomaru would die. How!? Why!? It cannot be!? The heartless monster cannot care for a child. it only uses it for its own advantage...She just a means to an end...Weak, insignificant nothing! He of all creatures should know that! He is a monster! Cold, calculating... And then it hit her. She was the monster, not him. Sesshomaru was protecting the girl, as any noble adult would. Kagome was evil. She was ... OMG! How could I? She is just a child!

Dayokai waited for the impact while gently stroking Rin's hair and whispering sweet nothings to her. He knew that probably it was the last time he sees her but could not bring himself to regret his decision. He heard how power crackled around them and saw purple swirls of energy that were enveloping them. Sesshomaru braced himself for the pain, willing his body to stay still. However nothing happened. The sea of purple light went further, leaving them untouched. When he turned around to see what happened his nose connected with something hard. His eyes widened in a surprise. The demon dog raised his claws and pocked pinkish-blue barrier that saved their lives. It wavered and disappeared. In instance, he was on the ground, hands full of furious and hysterical Miko that screamed and cried, mumbling something about him being unfair; being a jerk.

Stupid Onna, he growled affectionately inside his mind, unable to see her as his enemy anymore, despite the show she made. Sesshomaru understood how vulnerable and hurt she was in reality. The demon dog did not really followed the nonsense about the future and her family and definitely did not agree that this all was his fault but he did see a divine creature in her. He saw an insanely powerful child-woman in need of protection and guidance. Miko was so similar to Rin in these aspects that he could not possibly harm her in any way. At least not after her glorious performance.

- Calm yourself, Miko, - he gently growled, nibbling her ear to draw attention. It had an effect. She froze immediately. Good. - Return to your home, Miko. Your mother misses you and you are being unfair and selfish denying her the right to care for your well-being.

With that said he removed her from his person. Sesshomaru picked up Rin, who passed out from all the commotion and disappeared into darkness, leaving sobbing Kagome in the middle of once a beautiful meadow that now resembled a battlefield.