Chapter 9

Kagome's Love

"Kagura. I have found the perfect way to shatter Sesshomaru." Naraku smirked. Kagura knew this couldn't be a good thing, something was going to go terribly. For Kagome to get an opportunity to take her best shot on killing Naraku, she had to act as if she didn't remember, because now Naraku was going to be watching her every move through Kanna's mirror.

"What is it you have planned…" she glared at him, but he just glared back.

"You see Kagura, Sesshomaru loves our dear miko, and she loves him back but doesn't remember anything." he said, waiting for her to nod. "I will make him suffer. Go tell Kagome she is to please me. She will understand, and so should you understand what I mean." he chuckled, leaning back.

Kagura's eyes widened. "Please you?" She repeatedly dumbly, knowing what he meant. "There's no way on earth she'd ever-" he had her to the wall once again, his cold hand wrapped tightly around her throat. "You will not disobey me, and you will not question me either." he hissed, throwing her out of the room.

She almost cried at the pain, but shook it off, and headed to Kagome's room. "Kagome. I have terrible news…"

Kagome looked up from where she lay, wrapped in her silky covers comfortably and sighed. "What is it? Did Naraku lose a jewel shard?" she said sarcastically, hoping it was true.

"No. he requires you to…" she stopped, Kagome nodding. "He requires you to… please him…"

Kagome's eyes widened. "WHAT?!" She whispered, almost like a scream, faint but echoing. "He.." her hands began to shake, she was afraid. "Can you.. Say that again please? I didn't catch it.."Kagura sighed, "Kagome. Don't make me repeat myself. Just go with it, please for both of us, do it. I know it's something you're against completely, but please."

Kagome nodded, she either had to do this, or lose her life. "O-Okay…"

Kagura motioned for Kagome to go to Naraku, and so she did. Kagura stayed there in Kagome's room thinking. What was that damn Naraku thinking? The only thing he'd get from that… Of course. Sesshomaru's shattering, which would take a little more effort.

"Kagome," Naraku grinned, sending shivers up her spine. "Come sit." he patted the ground right beside him.

Don't hesitate, she thought. It will only make things obvious. She instantly nodded, and placed herself beside him. "What can I do for you, Master?" Gah! Master? He'll get what's coming to him soon enough!

"You will please me, but I will not steal your purity." he said, grinning. Something was up in his sick little head. Why yes, he was going to torture Sesshomaru.

Kagome Nodded. "What do you wish for me to do?"

Naraku grinned, bringing her towards him by her chin. Ew! she screamed in her head, as he dragged her into a kiss. She almost puked in her mouth, as he dragged her hands down his chest.

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"Lord Sesshomaru, what is it?" Jaken said, for what seemed the a millionth time. There was something wrong with his Lord, and he wasn't going to rest until he knew. "Lord Sessh-" he was cut off, Sesshomaru's foot meeting his face. He fell over, but then remembered it was hard to find Sesshomaru after he got far ahead, so he stood up and ran to catch up to Sesshomaru and Rin.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin shouted, happy as ever. "May I go pick the flowers?!"

Sesshomaru nodded, and sat down against a tree. He watched as Rin brought him bundles and bundles of flowers, he was almost drowning underneath them. He was deep in thought, but out of it as soon as he began to realize he was covered by flowers. "That's quite enough Rin." he said, and Rin immediately stopped.

"Oh," She sighed, "Okay."

Sesshomaru stood up, brushing himself off. She looks just like Kagome… he almost let out a loud sigh, but stopped himself.

"Ah-un, come on!" Rin shouted, pulling him along, with Jaken at her side. Rin leaned over to Jaken and whispered, "Why is Lord Sesshomaru different today?"

Jaken got angry at her silly question, although he thought it too. "Silly Girl! There is nothing wrong with Lord Sesshomaru!" he grumbled, and let out a sigh.

Rin just smiled, Jaken was hilarious to her, he was so moody. "Lord Sesshomaru, you like Kagome, don't you?" she asked, well aware he did, even though Jaken was blind to see it.

"Rin! Do not ask Sesshomaru such questions! A Human? Bah-!" Once again, his face had met Sesshomaru's foot. That was probably the third time that morning.

"Rin. Stay here with Jaken." Sesshomaru said, walking away from them. He needed to clear his thoughts, before that damn Jaken killed him with questions.

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"Kagome," Naraku called, as she came through the door. "You've pleased me, and you may now go to the hot springs, and for a walk if you wish." he grinned, it was his plan. Sesshomaru would not like that smell. She'd been doing things with Naraku.

"Yes master. Thank you." she bowed, walking out of the room and set out to the hot springs. She was disgusted with herself at the moment, and when she got to the hot springs she decided she'd stay in there for a very long time. Just as she set down her bag to grab her towel and shampoos, and clothes for after her bath, she felt someone wrap their arm around her, she was startled, but then became calm realizing it was Sesshomaru. "S-Sesshomaru… why are you…" she looked up into his eyes, his amber eyes. They were cold. She hadn't seen them this cold to her in a long time. But then it hit her.

"Miko. Why do you reek of Naraku in such…" he watched her as she tore her eyes away from hers, and fought her tears back. "Miko, answer me."

"Miko…?" she mumbled. She hadn't heard him call her that in a while, he was most certainly mad.

"Answer Me!" he tightened his grip on her wrist and she bit her lip. She was done with crying. She bit her lip until it began to bleed, and Sesshomaru noticed the blood pouring from her lip. "Miko. Answer me." he loosened his grip, but not enough to escape, but that didn't stop her from trying.

"I… don't have to…" her lip began to bleed even more, but she didn't want to cry anymore. She couldn't stand it. Her lip was spilling with blood. "I don't…"

"Miko, you will answer me." he hissed, pinning her to the tree by her throat. "Answer, now."

She clawed at his arm trying to get out of his grasp, she was losing her breath. "I.. cant breathe.." she stopped moving and he removed his hand, as she fell into his arms. Naraku certainly wouldn't mind him taking her for a while, no, he wouldn't. The longer they were together, the more things got bad for them. Kagome knew she had to follow Naraku's orders just for a bit longer. Sesshomaru took Kagome into a cave that he spotted as he carried her bridal style through the forest, and laid her down in there, and went off to find firewood.

He came back and lit the fire, and leaned against the wall. This is just the beginning.. Isn't it. He almost let out a groan, but then turned his attention to the miko who was waking. "Miko, you have awoken." he stated.

Oh god. She knew what was coming. She probably still reeked of Naraku, and he still wanted an answer from her. "W-Where am I?" she mumbled, scanning the room.

"Just a cave." he said, placing his gaze on the fire and then back to her. "Miko, why do you reek of Naraku."

She shook her head and turned from him hugging her knees. He grew angry but held it in keeping himself under control. "You will talk, you will talk or else." he stated, walking over to her tracing his claws down her cheek to her neck. He was angry, he couldn't help it. He was pissed off, so pissed off he decided the sooner he killed Naraku the better, no more waiting. That was the final straw.

Kagome noticed it was very dark out, and she was supposed to be back at Naraku's castle. But it'd be okay, she knew Naraku probably already check in through Kanna's mirror and has some sick twisted plan. Her thoughts were interrupted by Sesshomaru, who wouldn't leave her alone. Of course she would probably do the same.

"Miko. Answer me. I demand to know why you smell of Naraku… in such… ways." he stared at her, the coldness slowly fading from his eyes replaced by a hint of sadness.

Wait. Sadness? No, a mix of anger in it as well. Sadness… he did care for her. She was sure of it. She stopped hugging her knees for a moment, and whispered so quietly that If he weren't youkai he wouldn't have heard it. "He made me…" her instead of biting her already sore and cut lip, she just cried. She couldn't keep it in. Damn.. Why do I have to be so emotional?

"Kagome." his eyes softened, and he pulled her to him. At his touch she melted, not even Inuyasha made her melt like that at just a simple touch. She wrapped her arms around him and sobbed. "Kagome, do not cry." he kissed her hair, tangling his hands in it. He pulled her chin up to look at her eyes. "Your eyes are beautiful when you cry." he smirked, pulling her back to his chest.

"S… Sesshomaru.." she looked at him and smiled, lifting herself to his level.

"Yes, Kagome?" he asked, the warmth in his eyes growing.

"I… think…" she pulled herself closer to his face. "I.. love you.." she pressed her lips against his, him pulling her toward him. She wondered, did he love her? Could he put down his 'Lord of the Western Land' pride and say he loved her, a human? Could it ever happen…?

'I Love You' the words rang in Sesshomaru's ears, and his eyes became completely warm. He just stayed silent, holding her in his arms for what seemed forever.

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