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Lost In Limbo

Chapter Two - Love Taps

Sesshoumaru stood in a small clearing gazing at the moon. A strange force was alluring him through the night. It started just as the sun had set waking him from his slumber pulling him out of bed and forcing him to venture out the source. The sweet aroma was wrapped in a delicate wisp of blood it was lovelier than any scent he had ever caught before. Sesshoumaru had to find the owner of this hypnotic boutique, so he began to move through the woods quietly hoping not to disturb who or what ever was calling him.

Kagome buried her head in her knees letting her sadness and rage build inside her, the thoughts of her loved ones and the betrayal that had befallen her caused her to fly into a rage, she flung her head back, upward to the sky like wolf but instead of a howl a scream so profound in its pitch reverberated from within her and high into the sky. Her lungs seem to have an unwavering flow of air causing her scream to travel through the night air hitting the eardrums of ever living creature for miles. The cut on Kagome's back produces a constant stream of blood staining her jade green kimono nevertheless she didn't feel any pain nor was her body weakening from the loss.

Sesshoumaru's ears tweaked a bit towards an oncoming sound but as he stepped forward he was knocked back by a woman's harsh tormented scream, his head rattled from the sound that pierced his ears so sharply and along with the sound came the scent that called to him. Sesshoumaru pulled himself together and took off through the woods following the fading sound and scent. The woodlands went past him like a blur and soon he was at the edge of the woods near a cliff his breath was calm and steady as he surveyed the area. He stood on the cliff edge looking down into the fog that lay beneath. His gaze was abruptly averted when he saw a figure sitting several feet away on the edge of the cliff. It was a woman with long raven hair, tan skin that seemed dirty from a battle and the smell that attracted him so poured from her body. He stood there trapped by her beauty and sensing her sadness and rage. Sesshoumaru slowly approached her keeping steady senses on her weapons, her body and her scent.

Kagome was in a trance, her mind focused on the mist below, seeing herself falling and feeling her body hit the bottom. She was in a state of psychosis she had completely forgotten about the night, the demons that roamed in the area and especially her senses she had lost all of her senses. Kagome had blocked out the world. Her entire being felt numb and weightless as her eyes stared blankly into the fog.

Sesshoumaru a few feet away from Kagome but she made no movement or sound, the only thing he could hear was her heart beat other than that it was as if she were dead. As he began to kneel beside her she suddenly stood up Sesshoumaru was taken aback by her quick reaction watching her as she closed her eyes and but her hands into a prayer position.

She prayed to her Ancestors asking them to forgive her for her sins and to allow her to join them in the afterlife. Kagome thought of her family and friends sending her blessings and protection to them and asking them to forgive her as well. She stepped forward, spread out her arms, as she opened her eyes she let her tears fall. Kagome took one last final step allowing her body to plunge into the fog.

Sesshoumaru couldn't believe his eyes she had leapt off the cliff without a word!

"Jisatsu!1" was his only words as Sesshoumaru jumped down into the ravine, devoid of any explanation.

As he fell into the darkness with the fog looming about him he heard a sound…a heartbeat… he pushed himself causing his body to fly through the abyss as her tears flew past him through the air disappearing in the fog.

Kagome could feel her body falling through what seem to be endlessness. She felt at peace her mind became clear as she smiled as she twirled her body in the mist but her smile disappeared when she saw a huge male figure speeding towards her. Kagome's eyes grew wide with shock. She reached for her sword just as the stranger grabbed hold of her. She tried to wrestle out of his grasp but it was useless he held fast until his feet met the ground. When he released her she leapt back keeping her distance as she withdrew her twin swords holding them in a crossed position, she was on the defensive.

"Who are you and why didn't you allow me to fall!" Kagome stood firm watching the tall figure cloaked in white walk towards her from behind the mist. They stood in a large pond surrounded by a clearing and forest beyond that. The cliff towered above casting a long shadow over them.

"Why do you seek death? Has your life dealt dread and sorrow on you in such a way that you would resort to cowardice" Sesshoumaru spoke with his usual stoic tone.

"Why do you care? Who are you anyway?" Kagome could hardly see the demon's full face the shadow of the cliff blocked it. But she could see his attire and by the white taori and the metal shatsu she knew it was Sesshoumaru.

"Sesshoumaru! Why…I thought you hated humans…why would you?" Kagome paused she was confused beyond belief that a demon known to enjoy ripping out the hearts of men just saved her from her own demise.

"And you are Kagome...the hanyou's wench" Sesshoumaru refused to show the true feelings he held inside.

"The hanyou's wench... I was never that bastard's whore, wench or slave! I was, unbeknownst, a pawn in his game so you know nothing of me! I suggest you cease these assumptions on me!" Kagome screamed at the Inuyoukai Lord inching closer and closer to him taking her swords from defensive to offensive. Her eyes glowed with vengeance and rage, it almost surprised Sesshoumaru the way she almost looked youkai. But she had no right to speak to him in such a manner.

"Are you preparing to fight me human?" Sesshoumaru readied his claws, his severed arm had finally been restored by a witch her had hired for the specific reason, and he smirked with the anticipation of this young woman's skills and awaited her effort to destroy him.

"Yes and the name is Higarashi Kagome" Kagome ran towards Sesshoumaru with an incredible speed for a human.

Kagome slashes at him repeatedly but he manages to block her attacks matching her strikes with his claws, she thrusts until she opened a large hole in the middle of Sesshoumaru's taori. Sesshoumaru smiled at her, congratulating her on a minor gain with the slight of his hand. They stood in the shallow part of the pond as Kagome leapt into the air soaring over Sesshoumaru he watched her angelic figure fly through the air and he also watched her foot hit him right in the forehead. He had been so mesmerized by her appearance he wasn't paying attention to her feet. Sesshoumaru stumbled backward catching his footing as his nose bleed from the hit.

"Hm" Sesshoumaru stood smirking at her with blood dripping down his face.

"Want another one, Youkai!" Kagome stood with swords in hand ready for another attack, her hair was slightly damp and bits of it clung to her face and neck intensifying her radiance.

"Hm, maybe let us see how you fair, once I get serious" Sesshoumaru ran towards her through the water her with drawn claws.

Kagome hit his claw with her sword sending him to the right but he spun around catching her in a strong bear hold. They stood in the water their hair wet and bodies panting for air.

"So you're going to squeeze me to death?" Kagome held still leaning her head against the Inuyoukai shoulder, in a way she liked the hold he had on her and from the corner of her eyes she saw two golden orbs that belonged to the most striking eyes she had ever seen ten times more smoldering than Inuyasha's.

"No I only wanted to get closer" Sesshoumaru had decided to play with her curiosity.

"Why get closer, do you wish to tear into my throat instead?" Kagome stared at the moon, the fog was clearing and the pond glistened around them, she could smell that water enhancing his bouquet, it was like she was breathing in the essence of sandalwood and green tea. She became intoxicated by his alluring aroma.

Sesshoumaru began to breathe in her scent as she was taking in his, it drove him mad the way she smelt, her whole body had a soft mixture of vanilla, sakura blossoms and blood. He could only imagine how her sex would smell. Sesshoumaru began to hunger for her in a way that was nearly lost to him, it had been ages since a female sent him into such a frenzy, he wanted to taste her but he knew this wasn't the time for such a thing.

"I could never damage skin such as yours" Sesshoumaru's voice began to whisper in her ear sending shivers down her spine, his hand moved to her waist and then even lower rubbing her abdomen softly pressing his middle finger at the beginning of her crotch.

"HENTAI YOUKAI!" Kagome shouted and spun out of his grasp slashing at his face with her left blade cutting his cheek.

"I can't resist you Miko Tenshi2" Sesshoumaru looked at her with lustful but adoring eyes as he touched his cheek.

"Your being quite touchy Sesshoumaru, you should know that my swords will decide rather you keep or lose a hand" Kagome rushed at him with full force, one blade high in the air ready to come down on her opponent as the other was at her side at the midriff slashing point. But as she was about to make a double attack Sesshoumaru caught both swords with his hands, blood poured from his thumb joints dripping on her face, however this didn't phase Kagome at all if anything she was caught in his gaze. Sesshoumaru looked down at his young beautiful warrior who had so much pride and respect for herself she was willing to face the Lord of the Western Lands to defend her honor.

She believes she does not need protection. She believes that she has enough strength to defend herself, she may be human but I have to have her for my own I know she would give me a powerful heir and I'd bet she's as good of a lover as she is a fighter.

Sesshoumaru was pulled out of his thoughts by a soft voice.

"Let go of my swords so I can kick your ass" Kagome glared at him with eyes full of protest and passion, she was enjoying this battle it gave her a rush and a release.

"Hm, you're so sure of yourself but what can I say I love a female who can kick my ass" Sesshoumaru said with a lustful tone and a smile.

"Oh really" Kagome growled back and began to withdraw her swords but Sesshoumaru grabbed them pulling them out of her hands hitting her in the stomach knocking her out. Sesshoumaru caught her before she could fall into the water. Sesshoumaru held onto the swords and took the bow and quiver off of her back.

"Will I regret this in the morning?" Sesshoumaru said as he looked down at the sleeping beauty in his arms. Sesshoumaru lifted off into the sky towards his palace with an unconscious Kagome in his arms.

1 Jisatsu – means 'suicide'

2 Tenshi – means 'angel'