Ever since that night Sesshomaru had talked to Rin, he didn't want her to push them together anymore, it hurt them too much. He explained everything to Rin, she winded up crying because she knew her father loved, actually soulfully loved this woman, even her mate saw it. One day Sesshomaru was standing in Rin's mate's study, he was staring down at Kagome, she was taking a break from her training, she was teaching Rin's pups a few games from her era. Lord Masashi came over and had noticed the longing on Sesshomaru's face.

"That feeling will never go away, believe me, I was dead set on not mating Rin, she was but as I watched her and learned what she was like the more my soul called for her presence till one day I stood up to everything that told me I was all wrong for her and everyone who was dead set against it and I asked her for permission to court her, I did everything traditionally, and everything fell smoothly into place, everything felt right and everyone agreed I had a perfect mate," Masashi explained to Sesshomaru.

"This Sesshomaru has made his choice," Sesshomaru growled out,

"And you have made the wrong choice, look at her, she is great with pups, she saved you, she does not fear you, she is wise, smart, beautiful, she is the purest creature, she cares for you, not the material things you could present her with or your power but for you," Masashi pointed out,

"This Sesshomaru knows this already and he has chosen Rin, Lady Kagome is from the future, this era is not her home," Sesshomaru walking away from the window.

Two Weeks Later

Kagome and Sesshomaru avoid each other as much as they could, but one day Kagome cut a corner too quick and ran into a solid wall, before she had a chance to fall a strong arm came around her waist.

"I'm so sorry milord," Kagome avoiding looking him in the eyes,

"It is fine Lady Kagome, be careful through the halls," Sesshomaru stoically, they were so close together their body heat could be felt by one another,

"Um, I was just coming to inform you that I can heal…well, I can give you your arm back if you will allow me to do so," Kagome looking at her feet. Sesshomaru raised her chin to make her look at him,

"This Sesshomaru will allow you to do so then in a couple of days you will be escorted back to the well, back to where your family will be glad that you have returned," Sesshomaru explaining she had a family that loved her as well and probably missed her.

"Come, I will heal you now," Kagome explained,

"Where are you taking this Sesshomaru?" Sesshomaru confused.

"To your room, Kaede told me you have to be well relaxed and also explained it would drain my energy, you may feel drowsy as well," Kagome opening his guest room door. Sesshomaru took the top layers of his attire completely off and laid back onto the bed. Kagome stared, Sesshomaru raised a bow,

"Is there something wrong Lady Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked,

"No, oh no milord," Kagome blushed, normally he would have a smirk on his face for catching her off guard and embarrassing her but he was emotionless, just as he had been ever since the ball. Kagome walked slowly over to the bed, she crawled onto the bed and made sure she was comfortable.

"Kaede said it could be a long process lasting well into the night, I need you to push away your defenses, even your yokai defenses, I have to use my miko powers to heal this," Kagome softly explained.

"I just don't want to hurt you in any way milord," Kagome whispered. Sesshomaru glanced at her before closing his eyes and pulling all his defenses deep in a excluded area.

"Go ahead Lady Kagome," Sesshomaru lowly, Kagome prepared herself,

"You may feel some strange sensations, Kaede said it was normal," Kagome clearing her throat as she worked her hands on his stub that used to be his arm. She closed her eyes and concentrated on controlling her powers, very slowly his arm started to grow back. She was halfway done with his arm and it was well into the night, he watched as sweat beads had formed across her forehead.

"Kagome," Sesshomaru stated, a hint of worry for her health,

"I can do this, trust me," Kagome spoke in hushed tones. She finally finished his hand up when the sun was rising onto the horizon. Kagome slowly opened her eyes and made sure she had finished his arm.

"Kagome," Sesshomaru stated again now staring at a deathly pale Kagome.

"It is done," Kagome smiling and passing out onto the bed, Sesshomaru stared at her,

"Rin," Sesshomaru roared. Rin and Kaede ran in,

"Daddy, what's …?" Rin being interrupted by seeing Kagome, she ran off and got the healers. Kaede quickly moved over to Kagome,

"She has exhausted all her energy, she even fights the will to breath," Kaede checking Kagome out.

"Do not let her die, leave her and do not move her," Sesshomaru passing out as well. Kagome was carefully watched as was Sesshomaru, they slumbered beside other, so close and yet worlds apart.