Disclaimer: I do not own any of the wonderful InuYasha characters created by Rumiko Takahashi, nor do I own any of the Greek gods listed within this story.

The Next Step

Kagome spread a clean towel over the futon and folded another to create a makeshift pillow. "Lie down on your back, InuYasha" she said in a husky voice. "I'm not done pampering you yet". He complied, not knowing what else she was planning, but not wanting to miss out on anything. She leaned over to kiss him, gently plundering his lips with her own. When he tried to grab her and pull her down onto his body, she pulled back and sat up to look at him. "Tsk, InuYasha. Tonight's all about you, so lie still and let me take care of you." She admonished. He growled in frustration while complying with her request. "What do you want me to do?" he asked, his eyes never leaving hers. "Lie still, don't move, and enjoy the ride" she said before she straddled his hips and captured his lips again.

InuYasha couldn't get enough of Kagome's lips. Their tongues danced against each other for several minutes. When they parted, InuYasha was panting. "Kami, what she does to me…" he lost his train of thought as Kagome's lips trailed down his neck and she gently nipped at his pulse. He growled and tried to grab her again, but Kagome blocked him. "I guess if you can't lie still, I'll have to take drastic measures." She growled into his ear. With a strength that surprised InuYasha, Kagome forced his hands above his head and pinned them to the ground. He felt a warm tingling before Kagome released him. He tried to bring his arms down again and found he couldn't. "What did you do, woman?" He growled as he tried to free his wrists. "I pinned your wrists with my powers. Now lie still" she repositioned the towel under his neck so he could watch what she was doing in comfort before pressing another soft kiss to his lips. Kagome slowly trailed kisses down his neck while her hands boldly roamed over his chest.

InuYasha was becoming strongly aroused as he watched the raven haired beauty in the tiny red bikini slowly kiss, nip, and lick her way down his chest. Her nails gently raked across his nipples, causing him to gasp in pleasure. "Ka-Go-Me" he moaned as her lips captured one sensitive nipple while a hand teased the other. Kagome watched InuYasha's face as she switched nipples. She bit down softly, noting the shiver and groan of pleasure. "Kami, woman" he breathed out harshly as her lips, tongue and teeth moved on to trace the muscles of his abdomen. "Do you know what you're doing to me?" he panted. Kagome looked up to see passion filled violet eyes watching her. She reached a hand up to caress his cheek and he turned his head enough to place a kiss on her palm. "I know exactly what I'm doing, InuYasha." She breathed against his lips as she kissed him again. She broke the kiss and retraced the path down his body until she reached the waistband of his swim trunks. She ran her hands over the fabric, teasing and caressing him through the material. InuYasha was whimpering and groaning with the sensual pleasure Kagome's hands were providing. His breath hitched when he felt her tug at the drawstring of his trunks, untying it so she could better access the flesh beneath.

Kagome slipped her hands under the waist band and gently tugged the trunks down, freeing InuYasha's stiffened manhood from the confining fabric. She looked up at him with passion in her eyes. "I found one more area that needs a bit of massage" she smirked slightly before gently gripping his swollen shaft. He moaned and closed his eyes at the feeling she was causing in his groin. "InuYasha, look at me" she commanded. He obeyed only to see her tongue flit out and lick the head of his shaft. "Kami, Kagome!" he groaned, continuing to watch her with lust filled eyes. What she had already done to his body was arousing enough, but watching her pleasure him in such an intimate way caused his length to harden to the point it was almost painful. Still, he continued to watch as Kagome licked all around the head of his member before working her way down to the base. Her eyes were riveted on his as she pleasured him with her tongue and her hands. She watched InuYasha's reaction to every stroke of her tongue, mentally noting what caused the most reaction for future use. She continued to tease him this way until he was writhing beneath her, small whimpers escaping his lips from the intense pleasure. "Kagome, please…" he begged as she gently massaged his balls with one hand while the other roamed over his chest. "Tell me what you want" she blew softly across the tip of his shaft, causing a series of shivers to run up and down InuYasha's spine. "Suck me" he groaned. "Your command is my wish" she replied huskily before engulfing his member fully in her moist, hot mouth. She used her tongue and teeth to tease as she moved her mouth up and down. InuYasha couldn't help himself- he began to thrust his hips in time with the strokes of her lips. "Yes, bitch! That's it! Suck harder!" he growled as he watched her head bobbing up and down. Kagome increased her speed and caressed his balls in time with the motion of her mouth. InuYasha felt his balls begin to tighten just as Kagome increased her pace again. "KA –GO- ME!" he cried out as white stars clouded his vision and he came hard into Kagome's mouth. Kagome swallowed everything he gave her and licked him clean. She fixed his trunks while he caught his breath and his vision cleared.

"Where did you learn to do that, woman" he panted as she caressed her way back up his chest. "We learn about it in school, and I've watched a couple of movies" she replied. "You were the first I've ever wanted to do this with" she admitted as a light blush crossed her cheeks. "You're welcome to 'massage' me any time you want." he chuckled while blushing. "You think you could release my hands now?" She nodded and dissolved the energy cuffs with a small gesture. InuYasha sat up and pulled her onto his lap. He gently kissed her breathless as the sun rose and changed him back to his hanyou form

Kagome felt the amulet tingle as they broke their kiss. "Not now!" she thought. Before she could pull away from InuYasha, Hephaestus appeared in the clearing. "Who the hell is that?" InuYasha jumped to his feet and pushed Kagome behind him. Kagome grabbed his arm. "He's a friend, InuYasha. Let me see what he wants and then I'll explain". When she tried to move, InuYasha blocked her. "Please trust me, InuYasha" she asked as she placed a soft kiss on his forehead. He relinquished his hold. "He better not try anything or I'll pound him" He threatened. Hephaestus stepped forward. "I apologize for interrupting, Kagome. However, this is an emergency." He glanced behind Kagome to look at InuYasha. "What happened?" she asked. "Tenshi- your Warrior side" he explained at her look of confusion," was badly hurt during a battle and will die if you do not come with me to heal her." "Of course. Give me one minute and I'll be ready." She thought for a second and asked "what about InuYasha? I thought he couldn't know what was going on?" Hephaestus sighed heavily. "It can't be helped. You are desperately needed." He nodded her towards her pack. "Get dressed and gather your things. I'll give him the five minute version." Kagome nodded before walking back over to InuYasha with Hephaestus in tow. "InuYasha, this is Hephaestus. He is a Greek god. Someone I know will die if I don't go with him." She put a finger to his lips when he started to protest. "Please InuYasha. Hephaestus will explain while I get ready to leave." He nodded, understanding that Kagome would go whether he liked it or not.

While Kagome went to change, the two men eyed each other warily. InuYasha spoke first. "So explain." He demanded. "It will be faster if I show you."Hephaestus replied as he grasped InuYasha's hand as if to shake it. InuYasha's mind was flooded with a series of rapid images, like a movie playing at warp speed. Within minutes, everything that Hephaestus knew Kagome had experienced from the moment the snake demon bit her to the present had entered InuYasha's mind. He sank to his knees and shook his head to clear it. Standing again, he looked at Hephaestus. "I understand. I don't like it, but I understand." InuYasha told the god. "I hoped you would. If Kagome does not come with me now, Tenshi will die as will Kagome." He continued. "Now you must promise me something." InuYasha raised one eyebrow. "I have already jeopardized the success of Kagome's mission by showing you everything. Do not jeopardize it further by telling anyone else about this." InuYasha nodded. "I won't do anything to hurt Kagome. I will keep this to myself." He vowed to Hephaestus. Kagome joined them, taking in the serious expression on both of their faces. She turned to InuYasha. "Now you know why I must go." She spoke softly. He pulled her close and hugged her. "I know. I'll run interference with the pack while you are gone. Be careful." He kissed her gently before releasing her. "Bring her back to me in one piece, god, or I won't rest until I track you down." InuYasha growled at Hephaestus. "I promise. Ready, Kagome?" Hephaestus held out a hand. Kagome gave InuYasha a quick kiss and murmured thank you to him. She turned to Hephaestus and placed her hand in his. "Let's go." She said with a determined look in her eye. In a flash of golden sparks, they were gone.

InuYasha stood there deep in thought for several moments before moving. He changed back into his fire rat robes while formulating a story to tell the pack when he returned to Apollo's hut. He looked around the clearing at all the stuff Kagome had left behind. "Feh! Figures the wench would leave the mess for me to clean up." He smirked as he extinguished the candles. "But the massages were worth it, especially Kagome's special massage." His cheeks reddened at the thought. "I'll come back later and clean up. Maybe I can get some help from Shippo" he thought as he headed back towards the hut.