Yes I know I know its been years (*about 4 to be exact.) since I updated and for that I am sorry. Please do your best to forgive me and I hope you enjoy this next chappy.

Chapter 5

The rest of the day neither Sesshomaru nor Kagome spoke a word to each other. They continued to walk towards a destination that was a mystery to Kagome, but she figured where ever it was, it was better than being back with Inuyasha.

As time passed Kagome took time to notice her surroundings, which were surprisingly becoming more and more beautiful as they continued their journey. The grass was much greener than she had ever seen and every time the wind would blow there seemed to be a snow storm of cherry blossoms. Kagome just stared in awe at her new surroundings. Another breeze flowed passed them and Kagome noticed that Sesshomaru's hair was taken in the wind. The way his silvery strands blew in the sudden gust caught Kagome's attention.

Kagome strolled a few paces behind Sesshomaru and studied him. Now this was a man that was pure power. Even under his kimono you could see the he had a rock hard body. Thinking about Sesshomaru wit no shirt on sent an unfamiliar shiver down Kagome's spine.

Kagome's POV: Ok Kagome get it together this is strictly a business deal! Nothing is going to really happen between us. Plus, there's no way he'd ever go for a human like me, even if I wanted something to happen.

Sesshomaru abruptly stopped walking and turned towards Kagome with an intense glare. Startled Kagome snapped out of her thoughts and looked up into the amber eyes of an irritated demon.

"What are you staring at?" he asked annoyed "I can practically feel your eyes on the back out my neck."

"No-nothing, I-I was merely just-" she stammered, trying to think of a way to justify why she had indeed been staring at him. "I was not staring!" she finally retorted.

For a flickering moment Kagome could have sworn she saw amusement cross his features. Though, before she could make it out his expression turned back to his normal stone cold one and he turned and began walking again.

Kagome opened her mouth to say something to him but was interrupted by the sight of a huge castle like structure. It was beautiful. It looked to be some important figures home. Like a manor of some sort. As they drew closer she began to see more things come in to view. There were several gardens around the manor, filled with beautiful flowers of all colors and types and stunning fountains that birds bathed in with glee. Off to the side she even saw a hot spring.

Kagome's pov: I've never seen anything like it! Even in my time. This place is gorgeous, I wonder though? Could this be- no it couldn't be. Could it?…

As if somehow reading her mind Sesshomaru looked at her stunned face and appeared to be stifling a grin.

"Welcome home," he said at last, "or at least for the time being"

That was all it took. Kagome's jaw dropped open, and complete shock took over her features.

Who knew that the Ice Prince himself actually lived in a place like this. All this time, it had never occurred that Sesshomaru would have such a beautiful home. It was almost completely uncharacteristic of him.

"shall we go?"

"uh… yeah sure" Kagome said coming out of her trance.

Though it was almost dusk now she could still see servants moving about the gardens doing last minute thing to prepare for the night. It wasn't until they reached the front door that Kagome let it sink in that this is where she'd be staying. She let the excitement consume her.

"Oh my goodness! This place is really amazing!" she exclaimed turning to face him. When she looked up at him though their eyes locked.

Sesshomaru stared into the big brown eyes beneath him and an unfamiliar feeling washed over him. He had never noticed it before but Kagome had really grown up from being that annoying teenager she was when he had first encountered her. Her facial features matured, her lips were fuller and those chocolate brown eyes didn't seem so childish anymore. A faint scent of jasmine filled his nostrils sending another wave of that unfamiliar feeling through him.

Sesshomaru's Pov: why is this mere human girl having such an affect on me? This Sesshomaru has no feelings for humans.

Some one clearing there throat in front of them brought both of them back to reality.

"Hello my lord," said a gorgeous panther demon, "I trust your trip was satisfactory".

"hmm" he replied.

The demon smiled and nodded politely towards Kagome. Light reflected off of her long, straight, jet black hair and her shocking green eyes in the large room.

Jealousy shot through Kagome as she look at her. She was perfect.

"My name is Kiyuni," said the flawless demon. "I'm the head over-seer here. I trust you will be a guest here?"

"Uh…Yeah I am," stammered Kagome. "I'm Kagome" she practically mumbled at her.

"Well it's a pleasure to have you here" she replied smiling even brighter revealing a perfect white smile.

"Have one of the servants prepare a room for our guest" Sesshomaru order to Kiyuni. "and have some one inform Rin of my return."

"Of course sir," she said nodding respectfully at them both before leaving.

"You may feel free to roam about as you please until your rooms are ready. I'll order for a servant to give you a tour of the grounds after you have been properly situated." he said to Kagome coolly.

"Why don't you show me around?" she said.

Sesshomaru was a little taken aback by her unexpected question. " I have other matters to attend to around here, I will see you at meal times and occasionally throughout the day."

"Oh…. Ok" she said sounding slightly disappointed.

For some reason Sesshomaru's heart sank a little when her heard her tone.

"It's the way things have been done around here for centuries I have no intention of changing things around here for you" Sesshomaru said with slight agitation in his voice.

"I suppose" she said sounding a little depressed.

Kagome really had no clue why she felt jealousy at seeing Sesshomaru's head servant or why she had felt such disappointment at the fact she wouldn't be seeing him very much during the day, but she knew she had to get her feelings under control quick.

Trying to seem as if she wasn't as affected as she was she smiled "so what am I to do in the mean time?"

"I suppose we could go into my study and talk about how you plan on using me as revenge on the half-breed."

Kagome's pov: oh boy! I never actually planned that out.

"by the way your heart just sped up, I can tell you don't even have a plan," he said turning in the opposite direction of her and walking away.

She could have sworn she heard something about 'stupid humans' but she wasn't sure. She scurried along behind him trying to catch up.

Walking through the corridors she noticed to things. The first thing was that she would never be able to travel without an escort in this house because it was huge; and very well decorated. The second thing was how every servant they passed along the way either blatantly stared at her in amazement, or looked at her in pity.

She was getting a little weirded out by this and began walking faster, only to run straight into Sesshomaru's back. She fell down onto the floor, but he didn't even budge. She looked around and saw every servant stopped what he or she was doing and stared.

Sesshomaru turned around and looked at Kagome on the floor seeing irritated.

"are you ok?" he asked.

"umm.. Yea I-I….." she sputtered out.

At that he continued walking, leaving her laying on the floor. Quickly she picked herself up and continued after him.

At the end of the hallway they come to two large mahogany doors which he immediately pushed open.

Unlike the rest of the rooms this one was large but fairly empty. It had two big windows, a mahogany desk, a few chairs ,and a few other things here and there. but the rest of the room seemed kind of… glum.

Sesshomaru walked behind his desk and took a seat, motioning for Kagome to do the same. The chairs were as uncomfortable as the room was Kagome noted to herself.

"So," said Kagome trying to start the conversation, "obviously, I didn't exactly plan this out. I was wondering did you have any ideas?"

"Hmm" was all he said.

Kagome shifted uncomfortably in her chair. "ok, I assume InuYasha just knowing that I'm now traveling with you would be enough."

"No, that will have but a slight affect my half wit brother."

"well I don't have anymore ideas"

"Since the reason for you being here is because you seen that mongrel with another woman, perhaps you should give him a dose of his own medicine" he said in his usual mono-tone.

"That might work. But who am I going to find to pose as my lover?" Kagome asked innocently, oblivious to what he was getting at.

"Are all of you humans so hopeless?" he said almost exasperatedly. "I meant I would pose as you lover."

"Y-you?"

"Is that a problem? If it is i see no problem with just disposing of you know.

"Its not that!" she exclaimed. "its just that, that's awful odd of you to suggest that. Don't get me wrong I like the idea, but don't you h-hate humans?"

Sesshomaru turned in his chair to face the window. "indeed. I distaste humans. I also loathe my useless half-breed of a brother and I would enjoy seeing him suffer for a change."

Kagome sat in her chair silent for a moment accessing the situation.

Kagome's pov: this might actually work, but will this really make InuYasha suffer? I hope so.

"O-ok…" she said hesitantly. " I agree with you plan, Lord Sesshomaru."

Just then Rin came busting through the doors with Kiyuni traveling a few feet behind her. Rin ran over and hug Sesshomaru fiercely.

"I've missed you Lord Sesshomaru!" Said Rin practically yelling. "Master Jaken has been most put out in you absence, he'll be happy to know you've returned"

"Master," Kiyuni interrupted, "the guest rooms have been prepare and are read for lady Kagome"

" Good, show her to her rooms and see to it that she is well taken care of," he said obviously dismissing both Kagome and Kiyuni. "and when you are finished send Jaken to me I wish to have a word with him"

"As you wish" Kiyuni replied nodding politely to Rin and Sesshomaru before wxiting the room motioning for Kagome to follow.

Sesshomaru turned to Rin. "We have much to discuss Rin. But first things first, how would you feel about a new mother?"

I must end it there cuz I is getting sleepy! Lol I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I'll update soon (*hopefully) its been yrs since one of the poll questions so here goes: where did Sesshomaru get Jaken from? And why doesnt he just kill him? I mean he hates him enough. Remember answer all questions in reviews (is there an echo?)