Chapter 15

A Brand New Plan

Sesshomaru walked back soon after Kagome had from the forest; for he didn't want Kagome's friends to have suspicions on their relationship. He had watched Kagome until she was out of his sight range, which is very far. He watched her walk, examining everything. The way she walked; spoke and looked. He watched her raven hair so beautiful as the sun rose further.

"Kagome; where were you?!" Inuyasha more or less demanded. "Sesshomaru wasn't here, so I thought he either went off as well or killed you."

"I only went for a walk." Kagome laughed awkwardly; she was in no mood to laugh, and him saying 'killed' reminded her of her most recent nightmare. He would never do that, right? Wrong. The voice of Naraku chirped, happy to hear her saddening thoughts. If he were to be in enough rage his demon would be released and he may kill you. She shook off the persistent voice; and sat down beside Sango who seemed to just be waking.

Sango inspected her surroundings; the fresh morning air, the sun that just rose and the everyday loudness of her friends. And Kirara curled right up beside her; her greatest companion. She looked over to Kagome; who was beside her as she woke, and smiled. She was glad to see her happy.

"Good morning, Sango." Miroku said as he helped Inuyasha bring in fire wood for an early start on breakfast.

"Good Morning," Sango replied, turning to Kagome. "So how are you feeling today Kagome?"

Kagome's smile grew bigger as she saw Sango finally awake. "Sango, Good Morning! I'm fine."

The day started off nice; until everyone noticed Sesshomaru was still there. What the hell? Inuyasha thought. It was strange enough he could stand a minute near Inuyasha or his human friends for that matter, so why another day?

"Sesshomaru," Inuyasha paused demanding his attention. "What the hell are you doing here still?!"

Sesshomaru just ignored him; still sitting up against a tree. Kagura gave Sesshomaru a look that demanded him to not rip anyone to shreds today for Kagome's sake.

"Kagura," Koga called; running in from the forest with fish for Kagome and the others, sadly including Inuyasha. "Have you not told the damn mutt about what you've told me?"

Kagura's eyes widened, and at that moment she almost burst into a fit of laughter. "No, it appears I forgot."

Kagura's tone then became serious. "Inuyasha; will you please walk with me. I have much to tell you."

Inuyasha thought about spitting at her and refusing, but then decided he really wanted to know what the hell was up; so he followed her a little off into the distance.

"So what the hell do you want to tell me?" Inuyasha said; still suspicious of her being here.

"Kagome taught me friendship; you have no need for suspicions." She sighed. "Kagome and Sesshomaru; well, you appear to have lost your chance Inuyasha."

Inuyasha looked at her in disbelief; his damn half-brother hated humans. Hated them with a passion, why now would he suddenly change his mind? It was completely odd. Kagura being here; Koga tagging along, Sesshomaru tagging along, Kagome being nice to Sesshomaru. It was all somehow… very odd for it all happening in such a short period of time.

"Inuyasha; Sesshomaru loves Kagome. She feels the same way." She paused waiting for a response she knew was coming.

"Bull shit! Kagome would never fall for a cold hearted guy like him; and he certainly hates humans!" he growled.

"Listen, Kagome has been broken so many times, she's hiding it. So it will get worse." She paused once more, finding the best thing to say so it would sound right. "She... has been raped, forced to stab her love, and is being confused as we speak."

Inuyasha clenched his fists, this was horrible. It was insanity. Naraku; that sick bastard was going to pay. Pay for everything he had done to him, and Kagome, and everyone else!

"Will you at the very least; try to control your temper?" Kagura asked. "Even if you don't believe they love each other?" she added, keeping herself from killing the idiot.

"Yeah…" Inuyasha nodded, going deep into thought about everything that had happened in the past while.

Kagura walked back with Inuyasha, happy to end that horrid conversation. She didn't want to have to explain more, and was glad he didn't demand any more answers than that.

Koga smirked at the angry expression Inuyasha had on his face, it was absolutely amusing. He almost laughed when Inuyasha walked by glaring daggers at Sesshomaru, who no doubt heard Kagura's conversation.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" a voice called from the distance. The voice of a little girl; it was Rin. "Lord Sesshomaru, we've found you!" the little girl cheered, almost tripping as she ran while the little imp Jaken cursed the girls' energetic personality.

Kagome smiled, watching the little girl run to Sesshomaru who was now standing. Rin finally got to him; clinging to his leg.

"Lady Kagome!" Rin shouted; running toward her. "Kagome, Kagome!" she was utterly happy to see her friend.

"Hello Rin." Kagome laughed at the little girls' excitement.

Sesshomaru looked at the two, Rin deep into conversation while Kagome just smiled and listened. Rin looked so much like Kagome. He began to think that was one of the reasons he saved the girl in the first place; secretly thinking of the miko every now and then, oddly.

Kagome couldn't remove the thought from her mind; the clouds wouldn't let her leave the part of her mind filled with despair. That thought; that question. Her passing far before him. How could she possibly stop it…? I can help you. The voice spoke from the depths of her mind.

"Kagome, will you pick flowers with me?" Rin asked, in a cheery tone.

"Sure thing; lets go right now." She cheered, standing up and grabbing Rin's hand and running off. "We'll be back!"

"Sesshomaru…" Kagura sat herself a few meters away from him. "What is it you think so hard about?"

He merely looked up for a moment, and switched his view to Kagome who was in the distance with Rin in a patch of flowers, Jaken telling her to stop piling them on him. "She wont live even a quarter as long as I will." He said, distant. "I will not stand for that. Either I find away to keep her living longer than that; or I die when she dies."

Kagura looked at him, stunned he would say so much. "Well, there are always the possibilities, I mean the jewel shard for example…" she paused, "But that would be somewhat greed using it for your own wants."

Sesshomaru watched Kagura explain these things carefully, not letting any emotion of his slip.

"But don't let it bother you; we'll find something out." Kagura said standing and walking over by the fire to lay down by its warmth.

Kagome came back with Rin, bundles of flowers in their hands, and Jaken covered in yellow. Pollen; from so many flowers being thrown at him.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" Rin called, running with Kagome to him. "We've brought you flowers; Kagome wanted to. She said their beauty reminded her of…"

Kagome covered the young girls mouth and blushed, "That's quite enough Rin." She laughed awkwardly, looking at Sesshomaru who only raised an eyebrow; obviously knowing what Rin's sentence would have finished with.

Sesshomaru took the flowers, and set them beside him. "Thank you; Rin." He looked up smirking at Kagome. "Thank you as well; Miko."

Kagome blushed, and turned around trying to control her face from turning so red; but her attempts to do so were in vain.

"Kagome." Sesshomaru grabbed her arm, and then picked her up bridal style and took her into the forest.

Her face grew even redder; and she hid her face in his fluff as he still held her. "You are adorable when you're so shy." He whispered in her ear. "You think I am beautiful, do you?"

Kagome looked up to protest, but found herself being kissed gently; being held bridal style still, after a long moment he set her down, and gazed into her eyes for a while.

"Kagome." He said; eyes ever so amber and warm.

"Yes?" she said, sitting herself on the ground.

"I will always love you." He stated; joining her on the ground. "I will find a way in which to make you live as long as I."

Kagome smiled; happy to hear him try at the best of his ability to get her to be with him longer than she had at the moment. She laid herself on his lap; looking up at the sky.

Sesshomaru couldn't stand it. He needed to kiss her again. Just looking into her eyes so much like pools; so content and in thought. He leaned down, pulling her chin lightly to kiss her. He then pressed his tongue lightly on her top lip, letting her know he was asking for entry and so she allowed him, their tongues fighting for dominance, him winning; as he then explored her mouth happily.

Kagome smiled as they pulled from their kiss. So much felt so right; yet something was wrong, as if something bad were to happen. Was the voice right; or the people around her?

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*And Ichigo's hollow's half mask.*