Kagome couldn't believe what had just come out of Sesshomaru's mouth. It was impossible. Nothing, not even the dying wish of someone he actually cared about would've mattered to him, let alone his hated brother!
"I don't need you to take care of me!" Kagome finally said "Since you obviously don't remember how well I've fought demons in the past, I'll be happy to get my bow and arrow out and remind you."
Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed into red slits, his teeth grew and sharpened; how dare she threaten him. Promise or not he would not be spoken to in such a way. He grabbed Kagome's wrists and pinned her to the seat.
"Listen to me you annoying little human, I am doing you and my bastard brother a favor! You may think demons are a thing of the past but you are incredibly mistaken. We've merely gotten better at hiding ourselves. And I would not be surprised if there weren't still a few around that harbor a grudge towards you. Inuyasha suspected as much so he asked me to make sure you would stay safe, and regardless of your feelings on the matter I will not be made a liar of!"
Kagome was too scared to retort or do much of anything besides tremble. In these situations she normally had a hanyou protecting her or at least her bow and arrow, but not now. She was helpless before Sesshomaru. Noticing her fear, he decided to use it to further his case.
"If I were a demon, who wished to hurt you, truly hurt you, there would be no stopping me. You don't have any cursed monks, vengeful demon huntresses or idiot half breed friends to protect you anymore. If any demons, spirits or reincarnated enemies come after you you're dead. And not just you, your mother, grandfather, brother and idiot boyfriend as well. Like it or not you need me."
Sesshomaru pulled away from Kagome, his teeth retracted and his eyes faded to gold. He didn't like expending energy like that; it showed impatience which showed weakness. It also let other demons know he was nearby, and lately the community had stupid and reckless. He had considered telling Kagome this as well, but the look on her face told him it wasn't needed. She was still lying on the seat next to him too stunned and afraid to move.
"You're right." Kagome whispered as she sat up "You're all I have."
At that, Kagome burst into tears.
"Jaken!" Sesshomaru barked
"Yes Lord Sesshomaru?"
"How long till we get to her families little shrine. I don't want to listen to her whining."
She started to cry harder, she had no Inuyasha, no friends whom would understand and was completely alone… except for Sesshomaru! The car sped up and they were at her home in a matter of seconds.
"Get out!" Sesshomaru ordered "I don't want your tears ruining my upholstery."
Kagome grabbed her bag and archery gear and got out of the Rolls Royce, making sure to slam the door good and hard. Sesshomaru got out the other side, walked around the car and grabbed her arm before she could run off.
"Jaken will be giving you rides to and from school from now on. I can't guarantee I will always be there to help but he should be able to handle any demons stupid enough to attack in broad daylight."
Kagome said nothing, she just nodded and cried.
"Do not be late; I have appointments in the mornings that require my chauffer."
Once again, Kagome nodded. Satisfied that she would be ready on time the next morning, Sesshomaru let go of her arm and got back into his car. Kagome ran up the steps of the shrine, past her home and to the old well. She threw herself down into it and sat there amongst the bones of demon's her friends had slain. She ran her hand along the claw marks on one of them, Inuyasha's claw marks. She wrapped her arms around the bone and fell asleep.