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The Miko's Taiyoukai

Sango stepped carefully along the clearing. She pushed her hands out around her body so that she could feel for any objects that she couldn't see. Mainly, she was loking for Kimi, who at this point was still invisible.

"Where are you! I know your here demon! Sesshoumaru pointed you out and Kagome was talking to you! Now show yourself!" Sango yelled into the air.

Sango's eyes widened as the young woman maternalized before her eyes. Her long drak brown hair was left out and flowing in the wind along her back. Her softly tan skin was covered by thick leather. The shiney material was cut into two parts, her top and her skirt, and stretched out along her sides to connect the two. She wore black leather boots and stood, crossing her arms. She was very beautiful. Sango quietly mused that if Miroku were near, he would quickly try to pick her up, obviously failing. Kimi slowly waklked up to Sango and touched her jaw softly. Sango jumped, but was unable to move away as the youkai tightened her grip.

"Aww, do you feel left out? Would you like me to play with you too?" Kimi's smile gave Sango the chills.

"Play? What kind of sick games do you play, youkai?" The demon slayer replied harshly.

"Weeell, your with that monk, right? Oh, and he IS handsome, though, he doesn't have as much of a reputation as Sesshoumaru, but I mean, reputation isn't everything. Would you like me to play with him? Or do you perfer lecherous monks? Because you know, you could always win over Sesshoumaru! Im sure that Kagome would share, I mean, she did with Inuyasha right? "

Sango raised her hand to slap the youkai, but Kimi quickly grabbed her hand and tightened bow BOTH of her grips. She smiled once again at Sango before kicking her harshly in the knees.

"On your knees you lowly human." She said with discust in her eyes. Sango stared at the ground as she realized that she had no chance whatsoever at beating the youkai. She seemed, so... powerful. Just then, Kimi pushed back her collar and put her fingers between her breasts. She then revealed the two jewel shards that sat in her hands. The jewel shards! Sango thought, staring at the woman in fear.

"I knew that these stupid things were no good. I don't even need them to manipulate stupid humans."

"You... you have the last two jewel shards! The... the shikon jewel! How? How do you have it?? But, you can't even use it's awsome powers!" Sango smiled thinly at the young woman who looked down in surprise to Sango's voice. Kimi simply returned the shards into her chest and looked down at the demon slayer.

"Tell me, how do I use these things? Now." Kimi stared at the young woman as her eyes slowly fadded slightly in colour. Kimi stopped thinking so hard and stared at sango's fadded eyes.

"Stand human." She said quickly. Sango stood and that was all. No sassy back talk, no rude comments. Kimi found this amusing and continued.

"Take three steps to your left, then three steps to your right." Sango obeyed and took three steps to the left, then three steps to the right.

Kimi removed the jewel shards from her chest as Sango's eyes returned to normal. She looked around quizically as Kimi quickly dissapeared once again.

"Damnit! Did she get away from me? How... and, why was I walking likwe that?... ugh, I better get back.." Sango began to walk back into the forest as Kimi tried her best to hide her laughter.

"Well, well, well, it seems that I have a new game to play!"

--

Sesshoumaru reached his hand out as far as he could and grabbed the miko by her sleeve. He yanked her back up and pushed her into the saftey of his arms. He lept from the wall of the cliff, only just missing the bottom by an inch. One more second and Kagome would have been splat on the floor of the cliff. He tried his best to slow his speed as fast as he could, but even so, it took him a few minutes to slow carefully to a stop.

He bent down and held the miko in his hands. She was so tiny and delicate, so it was easy for him to guess that she hadn't been eating very much in the past couple days. Sesshoumaru didn't want to leave her like this, he didn't want to cause her soo much harm. He worried about her more than he even worried about Rin. She was like, his breath of fresh air in a place polluted by evil. She was so important to him that it killed him to see her so out of shape. The young man finally understood Kimi's mallicious plan. She was trying to kill her, by using him. But he wasn't going to continue to be used in this game, he had her now, and he wasn't going to let go.

The miko's eyes softly fluttered open as she scanned her surroundings. The last thing that she noticed was the Taiyoukai that was holding her. She smiled softly and wispered to him.

"See, I knew you were lying!" Sesshoumaru held the miko close to his chest tightly, but was certain not to cut her with his claws. She wraped her arms around his sides and embraced him softly.

"I love you" She said quietly.Sesshoumaru felt as if he was rejuvinated again and lessened his grip. He looked down at the sleeping miko and smiled. Of course, she couldn't see this wonderous smile, but he just couldn't help himself. He was soo happy that she was alright that smiling was the least he could do. Sesshoumaru's smile soon fadded as he stood and held her in his arms. The Taiyoukai had planned to bring her back to his camp and have Jaken and Rin help to heal her. He would also have to go and tell her friend that she was alright. Sesshoumaru lept into the air and headed towards the cliff once again.

--

After almost an hour of running, Seshoumaru and Kagome arrived at his camp site. It wasn't very far from his palace, but that was due to the fact that, that was where he was headed. But that was something that was to be thought of later. Once he arrived he softly placed Kagome on the grounds of the cave. It seemed often that he stayed in such places, they were of course, Rin's favourite places to stay. Sesshoumaru called to Jaken as he quickly scrambled into the cave.

"Yes milord!?" Jaken stood up staight infront of Sesshoumaru as he stood.

"Clean the miko's wounds. Tell Rin to bandage them. I will go to retrieve dinner."

"Yes milord!" Jaken said, scrambling to the miko's side. The taiyoukai exited the cave as Jaken looked over his shoulder. Quickly, his Yes-milord-I-am-here-to-please-you! face turned into a evil, scynical face.

"Heheheheh, now miko I shall get revenge for all of those times when I was scolded by you for scolding the child! Ohhh, first, ill clean your wounds with swamp water! Then, i'll squish daisies into your wounds, claiming that it 'helps to loose weight!' Muwahaghhh--" Jaken was cut off by the rock that hit him in the back of the head. He turned angrily at the figure who stood behind him as he noticed that Sesshoumaru hadn't exited the cave, he had been listening to him the WHOLE time!

"Jaken. If I return and that miko is in any type of bodily harm. They you wont be green anymore. You will be purple."

Jaken swallowed. "A... and how will you do that milord?" Jaken asked quietly.

"That Jaken. Is a secret." Sesshoumaru turned before Jaken could complain. Jaken turned aswell and decided that turning purple wasn't something that he wanted to take part in. He began inspecting the miko's body. The first area he checked was the chest area...

Jaken was cut off once again as Sesshoumaru threw another rock that hit him straight in the back.

"Jaken. Are you sure that you like the colour purple? Because you should know that sexual harm counts as bodily harm." Jaken gulped as he found no way to possibly torment the miko.

"Yes milord."

--

When Kagome awoke it was already nightime. She was lying in a cave with Rin sleeping soundly beside her. Jaken slept in another corner to the right of her. She looked around, but found no sign of Sesshoumaru.

The young miko walked outside of the cave to find a huge moon overhead. It was nearly full, meaning that Inuyasha would soon be changing back into a human soon. Kagome continued to walk towards the bed of water that lied ahead. It shimmered and gliastened in the moonlight as Kagome noticed another thing shinning before her eyes. Sesshoumaru, sat infront of the water, looking up at the moon. Such a peacefull face she had only seen during his slumber. She slowly walked towards him and touched his shoulder. He looked up at the miko as she smiled down at him.

"You liar. You didn't mean any of that stuff... did you?" Kagome asked, sitting beside him. He replied by turning his head.

"Or... did you not want my company? Is... is my love not the kind of love that you want? Do I not please you? Is there... something im lacking?" She asked tearfully. She was afraid of the answer, only because she knew that there was a chance that he meant all of the things that he had said.

"No." He replied. Kagome looked away, not wanting to show him her tears, but he held her chin softly and directed her face towards him. "I don't mind you." He said quietly before kindly pushing her face towards his own. Kagome was stunned by his actions, but knew what it meant. It meant that everything was okay. That they were okay. That she could safely say that he loves her. Kagome removed her arms from her hands and wrapped them around his neck. He also removed his hand from her jaw and placed them around her sides. Kagome pulled back and looked at the Taiyoukai sweetly.

"I love you." she smiled from the bottom of her heart as he smiled softly aswell, a smile that she guessed was reserved specially for her.

"And I to you." He kissed her again as she returned the favour. They both fought for dominance, but Kagome quickly gave in. She was so in love, that it hadn't even hit her until now. She was happy that she was with him. Possibly, the happiest she had ever been. But she soon removed her face again, and looked the Taiyoukai in the eyes.

"But tell me, why did you tell me that you hated me... and that you thought... I was... dispicable?" she asked softly.

"Because... I was trying to protect you. That youkai said that if I didn't break up with you in the harshest mannor possible, she would have killed you. I only just realized that lying to you was hurting you more though. I... I didn't even consider your feelings... I... i'm sorry.."

Kagome sat, unable to move as she listened to the taiyoukai speak. He... was protecting me? Kimi is the reason that all of this started?? Did... did Sesshoumaru just apologize to me? Her thoughts swirled around in her head until she drowned them out. She didn't want to think about these bad things, at least, not right then.

"It's alright. I'm alright as long as I know that you love me." Kagome smiled sweetly, drawing him in as their lips touched once again. This kiss was sweet and soft. It was cut short as Kagome released herself from his grasp. Her head was spinning and whirling and she guessed that her face must have been a very distinct shade of pink.

"So! Umm, shall we head back to the camp?" Kagome asked, turning towards the way she came from. Sesshoumaru quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her back into his grasp.

"No. There is still something that this Sesshoumaru must speak to you about..."

--

Kagome and Sesshoumaru arrived at Inuyasha's camp at the perfect time; everyone was there. Kagome quickly stepped off of Sesshoumaru's back and onto the ground. The walked together towards the group. Everyone jumped at the sight of Kagome and said her name. She smiled and hugged each one while Sesshoumaru stood behind her. Once all of the huggings and welcomings were over with they all gathered beside a large, mossy tree.

"Alright everyone. So, Sesshoumaru and I have come here to tell you guys about our plan. You must all know about Kimi right?" Sango cringed at the mentioning of the name, but Kagome simply discarded the action. "Well, we are going to beat her." Kagome said proudly. She was sitting close to Sesshoumaru so that no one could see that they had their hands linked behind their back.

"How the hell do you plan on doing that?" Inuyasha asked.

"Well, we were planning that we could all go to Sesshoumaru's castle. That way, we can be more prepared for an attack, and have better defence. Also, there we can talk in peace about the plan, and still relax at the same time. So, Miroku, Shippo and Sango could follow us on Kirara, while Inuyasha can run with Kikyo. Rin and Jaken are already on their way with Ah-Un. I will go with Sesshoumaru. Is that alright?"

Kagome had noticed how Kikyo's eyes had widened when she said her name. Enemies don't last forever right? I mean, she won didn't she? And now, Kagome had the person that she loved, so there was no reason to hate her anymore. Everyone nodded before they stood.

"We should get going as soon as possible." Kagome said wisely. She picked up her bag and jumped onto Sesshoumaru's back. Once everyone wlse was ready, the began their long journey to Sesshoumaru's castle.

--

They continued on for four long hours. At last they reached the castle entrance. Kagome gawked at the huge castle. The large stone walls stood higher than any sky scraper in Tokyo. The entrance was a huge curved door that seemed to be made of thick wood. The miko watched as Sesshoumaru was greeted graciously at the entrance by the two guards that stood there. He gestured for her to come as she walked over to the entrance. Her walk was stopped when one of the guards grabbed her shoulder roughly.

"You're a miko aren't you?" He said angrilly.

"Yes..." Kagome replied, obviouslt confused.

"We don't allow you're kind here. Get out before we have to--" The guard was cut off by the feeling of Sesshoumaru holding his shoulder.

"No. This miko is with me. You are to serve her as you serve me." He growled. The guard let go of her shoulder and bowed.

"I apologize master Sesshoumaru. I apologize mistress..." He looked up at her, asking for her name with his eyes.

"Kagome." She said, smiling kindly.

Sesshoumaru held her hand softly and walked her into the castle. The inside of the castle was much more spectacular than the outside. Long corridors with wide walls of darkened red filled her vision. Candles alluminating her path, in the softest shade of yellow she had ever seen. High ceilings sat above her with shandeliers hanging overhead. Every once in a while a youkai would walk past and bow at Sesshoumaru. She was soo amazed at the spectacular place that she didn't even realize that Inuyasha and the others were following behind. They arrived at a large hall that held numerous doors, leading to god knows what. Sesshoumaru stopped and turned to the group of astonished people.

"It has been a long day and it is near the time to sleep. You may all retire to the room of you're choice and you shall soon be called for dinner. There are kimonos in the closets for a change of clothes. I would suggest staying in a room close to this area in case we get a surprise attack."

Everyone nodded and chose their rooms. Sango and Miroku picked the room to Kagome's left, taking Shippo with them. It was obvious that Sango brought him for pervert protection. Sango had told Miroku that she didn't want to do anything until they were married, but that never stopped him before right? Kikyo and Inuyasha akwardly chose a room together on Kagome's right as Sesshoumaru held Kagome's hand once more, leading her into the hall adjesent to the previous one. Sesshoumaru brought her to a room that had two guards on either side of the door. They bowed as Sesshoumaru aproached it. Kagome's heart skipped a beat as she looked at the beautiful room.

This room was diffrent from the rest of the castle. All of the halls in the castle held a dark red colour with candles lighting the path, though this room was completely white. The floor though, was a beige, with white and brown rugs scattered around it. The walls were white with what seemed like thousands of pictures of youkai. There were paintings on the walls with thousands of diffrent designs. The best part though, was the view. There was a HUGE balcony that looked over the entire forest and also a village. It was almost mystical, the beauty of the forest at night. In the village, lights shone and showed much activity. Kagome stepped out onto the balcony and felt the wind in her ebony hair, blowing it softly to the side. Kagome smelled the sweet scent of nature.

Sesshoumaru quietly hugged kagome brom behind, putting his hands on her own. They both loked into the setting sun and smiled.

"Sesshoumaru, this... this is amazing! This is you're room?" She asked, craining her neck to look at him.

"No." He replied "This is our room."

--

Kagome changed into a cute pink kimono and stood, attempting to tie her obi. The kimono was a soft yellow with a soft pink, making her stand out in the white room. The taiyoukai chuckled as he watched the young woman's attemps at tying the obi. He stood, and tyed it for her. She turned and smiled widely.

"Thank you. Sesshoumaru." She said sweetly. Sesshoumaru slowly bend down and kissed her softly. He pulled back as she blushed.

"Well! Umm, let's get going, everyone must be there already!" She said, turning towards the door.

Sesshoumaru herld her hand and smiled down to her. "Yes, we shall" With that, they both walked hand in hand out of the bedroom and down the hall.

--

Once dinner was finished Kagome hugged Sango and Shippo to say goodnight. The people retreated to their rooms while Kagome watched. Kagome turned towards Sesshoumaru as she noticed him stand.

"I have some work to finnish in my office, you may return to the room and sleep if you please. If something happens, my office is just down this corridor." He said to her, turning away. Servents surried around, clearing all of the plates, while glancing at Kagome every once in a while. The miko knew how much she stood out in this palace of youkai. She slowly took a step forward and chose whick way to go, she decided that she could go bother Sesshoumaru for a while.

She entered his office quietly, but not quiet enough to keep the taiyoukai from hearing her. He looked up from his ebony desk and stared at her.

"Yes?" He asked her as she walked around the office.

"Nothin'... I just wanted to say hello..." she said, softly touching things as she passed them. One picture, she stopped at. It was a painting of InuTaisho kun. She was amazed at how much he resembled Sesshoumaru. The miko giggled as she imagined that this was what he would look like if he was that age. The young woman felt arms wrap around her sides and hold her kindly.

"You came here to distract me, didn't you?" He asked her from behind. She could feel him kissing her neck softly.

"Me? No... I would NEVER do something like that!" She replied sarcastically. He chuckled softly, sending chills down her spine. "That is... unless you WANT to be distracted..." She said, turning around to face him.

They kissed eachother softly, but soon depened the kiss. They could feel eachother's soft breaths and beating hearts. Kagome's heart was beating the fastest, but she could still feel his heart beat speeding up. Kagome held her arms around his neck and he held his around her sides. This was certainly Kagome's favourite way of standing. She smiled at him whenever she could, knowing that his love for her was as great as her love for him. She could only guess what his followers would think if they knew that he was in love with a human, a miko for that matter. The taiyoukai held her close in his arms as their kiss got deeper and deeper. She was so in love, that she was willing to do anything for him. The young woman often considered him a drug. a drug that she was addicted to. But he was also addicted to her, making them both eachother's drug. Kagome felt happy, knowing that she had finally found her true love.

Just then, (at one of the worst possible times) one of Sesshoumaru's servants entered the office. The two lovers stared at the servent for a moment, still in the mists of kissing, not completely comprehending the fact that they were not exposed to a servant and a group of guards. Kagome jumped jackwards, blushing beet red, but Sesshoumaru pulled her right back. She stood beside him, blushing like a mad woman.

"Yes?" Sesshoumaru asked, acting as if there was nothing wrong with the entire palace finding out about them.

"Umm, J..Jaken sama a.. and umm, Rin sama have arrived.. should.. uhh, should I send them to the left, or, umm, the right... hall..." The servent studdered, turning bright pink.

"Send them to the hall that the others are staying at." Sesshoumaru replied.

"Y...yes milord!" The servant moved to the side as Rin burst through the doorway with Jaken foillowing behind. Kagome could hear the servant running away from the doorway and wispering to other servants "did you see that? Lord Sesshoumaru was with a human miko!". She sighed, but looked down to the little girl hugging her sides.

"Kagome! Sesshoumaru sama! We missed you! Master Jaken was mean, he said that I wasn't aloud to stop, so then I got mad, and I yelled at him, then master Jaken said..." Rin continued to talk, but Kagome zoned her out. She looked up at Sesshoumaru and noticed him looking down at her. She blushed a bright shade of red and he turned away. Rin stopped talking and looked at Kagome.

"Kagome san, are you tired?" She asked kindly.

"Not really, why?" Kagome asked.

"Because! Your face is all flushed and you look nervous."

Kagome turned her head and tried to act like she didn't know what Rin was talking about.

"I... I am? Heh, I um, didn't notice!" Kagome tried to hide her face as she noticed that Sesshoumaru opened the door.

"Kagome, could you show them to their rooms?" He asked.

"Uh, sure!" She said standing up. She held Rin's hand as she walked towards the doorway with Jaken following behind. As she walked by Sesshoumaru she blushed slightly and he smirked. She was so embarassed but he was just brushing it off like as if he was caught doing something normal. Though, as she walked through the halls she could hear people wispering and see them staring. Perfect. She thought to herself. Just... perfect.

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Muwah! Sadly, I couldn't think of a good cliff hanger, so I left it like that! Also, in the last chapter, Sesshy swore right? Well, that just shows how unhappy he was that she fell! :) Ok, some people on Deviant art are really jerky. I found that this club had mistakenly posted advertisements and now they are saying some stuff that really didn't need to be said. It's geting really rude and it's kind of disappointing that DeviantArt is allowing people to do that. It's actually discouraging, because if they let some people flame someone like that, then whats the point? I've lost all of my happy go lucky attitude all because of that harassment. It is honestly unbelievable. ask me, and i'll send you the link. I know that my friend reported them but still, its just really despicable and as an artist, I find it offensive, even though its not even directed towards me. Anyway, if you're the type of person who flames people and tells them they suck, aswell as their art, stop, because its not cool. Neither is making fun of someone who is new just for laughs. Ugh, anyway, this was an extra long chappie, dedicated to that person who asked me to make it longer! Anyway, please go review review review for this highly disappointed Yuki! TT.TT