Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha. If I have to say it one more time, I'll never write again! I also do not own Baby Mine by Alison Krauss or Breathe by Anna Nalick

Last Time:

Kai decided to let the subject drop. Especially when his pendant glowed again, and a rather battered Yuri appeared. "This is a recorded message, sent to Lord Sesshoumaru-"

A cuff to Yuri's head cut him off as another figure entered the scene. "Hello, Sesshoumaru." Kaimaru said, a smirk filling his face. "I'm back."

CHAPTER 15: THE BEGINNING OF KAIMARU'S REIGN

Sesshoumaru managed to keep his control. Barely. "Hello, Uncle."

"Hello, Sesshoumaru." Kaimaru grinned wickedly. "You know, I am not very happy with you, Nephew."

Sesshoumaru's fist tightened, but no other sign were visible. "And why would that be, Uncle?"

"You've just up and abandoned your kingdom." Kaimaru gloated, dropping to sit on Yuri's unconscious form. "And from what I hear, abandoned it for a mere human wench. It's absolutely disgraceful the way you've turned out like your father."

Sesshoumaru's jaw clenched for a moment before he forced himself to relax. "I assure you, you are mistaken, Uncle. As usual."

"Really. So you are not in a human village currently in residence with a human who you allow to speak to you as an equal?" Kaimaru asked. Sesshoumaru didn't answer. "I thought not. You really are like your father."

Sesshoumaru could feel the poison welling in his claws, but couldn't manage to stop it. "Last I checked, Uncle, you were in no place to judge my actions."

"But if I don't, who will?" Kaimaru asked innocently. "I am the oldest member of the family. That makes it my job to ensure you do not disgrace our name, especially considering your half-brother's actions."

Sesshoumaru's glare became hotter. "You dare-"

"Rin, we'll practice that later." Kagome's exasperated voice preceded her entrance to the hut.

"But Lady Kagome-"

"Later." Kagome said firmly, giving her most unmoving face to Sesshoumaru's young ward. "For now, practice your arrows."

Rin sighed, but nodded, quickly grabbing her arrows and bow before running out. With a sigh, Kagome turned, jumping at the sight of Kaimaru. She looked him over, then turned to look at Sesshoumaru. "That's your uncle?"

Sesshoumaru didn't answer, keeping his attention focused on his uncle. He didn't like the way his uncle stared at Kagome.

"Well, Sesshoumaru, I can't say I blame you for dallying." Kaimaru said appreciatively. "She is rather. . ." He licked his lips. "Pleasing."

Kagome turned to Kaimaru slowly. A large smile grew on her face. "Really? Thank you for the compliment." Sesshoumaru whipped his head to her. Was she really going to fall for that? "Too bad I can't say the same for you."

Kaimaru blinked. "What?"

"Really, I can barely tell that you're his uncle." Kagome continued. "You obviously missed the good looks gene. Ever hear of a bath? Or for that matter, basic hygene?"

Kaimaru stared in shock as the human continued her rant. "Oh, and let's get something straight. I'm training Rin. There is nothing more between us. And if there was, it wouldn't be your business. So how about butting out, like a good little dog."

Sesshoumaru grinned at Kagome's put down, but quickly banished it from his face. Kaimaru turned on Sesshoumaru. "You had better teach your bitch manners, Nephew. Or I might have to take matters into my own hands."

"Woah, woah, woah!" Kagome interjected. "I am not Sesshoumaru's anything! And don't you dare call me a bitch, you evil, conniving, sly, weak imitation of InuTaisho!"

Kaimaru froze, rounding on Kagome. "Oh, you will pay for that one, little bitch. I'll be happy to teach you the lesson myself."

Sesshoumaru's inner youkai growled at that, and tried to force Sesshoumaru to move. Luckily, Kagome beat him to it. "I'd like to see you try. If you have to wait for Sesshoumaru to leave before you attempt to take control, then I don't see why I should be afraid of you."

Kaimaru sputtered, lunging forward to try and pin the rebellious girl to the ground. Instead, the transmission was ended.

Kagome whirled on Sesshoumaru. "He took over didn't he?" Sesshoumaru had the feeling that she wouldn't be happy with the truth, so he didn't answer. Kagome glared at him. "You know what, I'm not going to say it. But I'm going to think it very very loud."

She turned and left, leaving the unsaid "I told you so" booming through the air. Kai hesitantly coughed. "I hate to admit it, again, but she's right."

"Kai, unless you wish to become a pile of poisonous ash, I suggest you refrain from agreeing with her again."

"Okay, then. I'll just shut up."

!# Kaimaru #!

Kaimaru snarled as he landed on the ground. Unmeikeirai stood before him, a smirk on her face. "Now, now. Should a ruler be groveling at another's feet?"

Kaimaru snarled again as he stood. "That little bitch! I'll strangle her!"

"Why?" Unmeikeirai asked. "She could be useful."

"Useful?" Kaimaru laughed. "She'd drive me insane."

"Did you even bother finding out who she was?" Unmeikeirai demanded. "She's the Miko of the Shikon. She single-handedly brought together the force that destroyed Naraku. She purified him into oblivion." She sighed in frustration. "In other words, she stronger than most demons in the demonic court."

Kaimaru stood, shaking his head. "Your point?"

"It would be easy to correct her behavior AND control her power if she were your mate." Unmeikeirai said bluntly.

Kaimaru froze. "What?"

Unmeikeirai turned. "Just think about it, Kaimaru. You might find you like the idea." She paused by the doorway. "But you might want to make a quick choice. He'll be bringing her with him."

!# Sesshoumaru #!

". . . and you're sure you'll be alright, Kaede?" Sesshoumaru was ready to strangle Kagome. He'd wanted to leave at dawn, but no. Kagome insisted that they needed to stay until Kaede woke up, ordering him to stay until she was ready to go. He was ready to chop her up into little pieces, something that his bodyguard echoed. Sesshoumaru was half tempted to let Kai kill her, just so that he could go. But then Rin and Shippou had tackled Kagome, begging to be brought along. Sesshoumaru wouldn't kill her in front of the pups, so he was forced to wait and stop Kai from killing her.

"We will be fine, child. Go." Kaede said sternly. "I protected this village while ye searched for Naraku, and long before then too. I am sure I can protect while ye are with Sesshoumaru."

Kagome blushed. "I didn't mean. . . That wasn't what I-"

"I know, child. But ye worries are for nothing. .Go." Kaede gave Kagome a quick hug before turning back towards the village.

With a sigh, Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru. "Okay, I'm ready to go."

"It's about time!" Kai shouted. "Is this going to be the pace the whole darn way? You're worse than a snail."

Kagome ignored Kai, instead focusing on Sesshoumaru. "Thank you for waiting. Now, can you please lead the way? I've got no idea where I'm going."

Sesshoumaru stared at her for a moment, mulling an idea. Kagome came forward hesitantly. "Sesshoumaru? You alri-"

Sesshoumaru reached forward to grab Kagome's hand and pulled, causing her to fall into him. Then he picked her up, using his one arm as a kind of seat for her. Before Kagome could orient herself, he started running, Kai following a moment after.

Kagome grabbed a hold on Sesshoumaru's neck. "A little warning would have been nice!" She hissed, trying not to hurt his ears when she was so close.

Sesshoumaru just kept running. It was really one thing he enjoyed more than anything. There was a certain freedom in running, in being so fast that no one could catch you, the feel of the wind rushing past and cooling you even as you heated up. He'd often run whenever he was frustrated, or just needed some time off. It was no different now. And thankfully, Kagome was keeping quite.

After a few hours, Sesshoumaru heard Kagome's stomach rumbling. He finally noticed that it was about noon, and realized with a certain measure of chagrin that she hadn't even eaten that morning. She was probably starving, but typical to her peculiar brand of obstinacity, she wasn't saying a word. With a small sniff, he found a stream nearby. He changed direction, and in seconds they stood in front of the stream. Sesshoumaru dropped Kagome on the ground, and she lay there, not moving. He glanced at her, thinking she was being dramatic. "Miko, we leave in one hour. I suggest you do what you need to quickly."

Kagome groaned, and sat up slowly. She desperately blinked the dots from her eyes, forcing herself to stand. "Right." She took a shaky step, and fell forward. Sesshoumaru gazed at her curiously, and she chuckled. "Tripped." She stood again, and this time, she managed to take the necessary three steps to the stream. She immediately splashed water on her face, trying to shake herself out of it. But she kept seeing dots. "I am not going to throw up." She chanted as she sipped water from the stream.

"Having some trouble, human?" Kai's mocking voice split her head open, and she dropped to the side with a whimper.

Sesshoumaru saw it all, and sighed. "Kai, knock it off." He quickly rummaged through her bag and pulled out her bottle of pills. He pulled out two and brought them over to her. "Miko." He placed them in one of her hands, and she quickly shoved them into her mouth. Blindly, she reached over to the stream, and nearly fell in. Sesshoumaru stopped her just in time, and pulled her back. "What are you looking for, Miko?"

"Water. To wash the pills down." Kagome whispered.

Sesshoumaru sighed, and went to her pack. He found one of her water containers and brought it over to her. "Drink. Quickly."

Kagome gulped down the liquid, and could feel her vision returning as the pain receded. She opened her eyes, and saw Sesshoumaru had returned to where he had rested before. She sent him a small smile, and he nodded. A thank you given and accepted. Kagome turned to her pack and pulled out a wrap she had made the previous night. "Come to mama." She whispered, before shoving the taco into her mouth.

"Miko."

She froze and turned to see Sesshoumaru glaring at her. She gulped. "What I do?"

"What caused this latest episode?" Sesshoumaru demanded. As far as he knew, she only experienced pain like this when she used a lot of power. He wanted to know what she'd been using it on.

Kagome shrugged. "I have no idea what you're talking about." She said quickly, returning to her taco. However, she soon found it gone. She looked up in fury to see Sesshoumaru dangling it in front of her. "Hey! Give it back!"

Sesshoumaru stiffened as his limbs moved. Kagome took it back, only to have it snatched back. "You jerk! Give it-"

Sesshoumaru quickly stifled her statement before she could order him again. "Answer this Sesshoumaru's question."

Kagome mumbled something incoherent, and Sesshoumaru removed his hand. "I'm not telling. Now, give me the taco, and
don't take it back."

Sesshoumaru handed back the taco, never moving his glare from her. "Miko, you will tell this Sesshoumaru."

"No." Kagome finished the taco and smiled. "Okay, I'm ready. Why don't we move on?" Sesshoumaru growled, turning away and headed back to his spot. Kagome sighed and turned back to the stream. "What ever. If you're going to sulk, then do it somewhere else."

Sesshoumaru stood and disappeared behind the tree line. Kai followed, having seen the look Sesshoumaru gave him. He met Sesshoumaru a short distance away. "What is it, Sesshoumaru-sama?"

"I want you to watch the miko as we travel." Sesshoumaru ordered. "I want to know what exactly she's using her power for, and why."

Kai bowed. "I will look into it, my lord." He straightened, and decided to take a chance. "If I may, Sesshoumaru-sama, why is it that you are so concerned for the miko's well fare?"

Sesshoumaru stiffened. "As I said, I do not wish to be bound to her for another minute, let alone the amount of time it would take for her to be reincarnated."

Kai shook his head. "That's not what I mean. You're constantly checking her comfort, you know when she's not feeling well, when some thing's wrong and she's not saying. . . I'm kind of worried."

Sesshoumaru growled. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"You carried her, instead of making her walk." Kai pointed out. Seeing Sesshoumaru about to argue, he cut him off. "And yes, I know that it was faster. But you could have just called Ah-Un and had them carry her. But you decided to carry her yourself. And then when we came here, the only reason I noticed that something was wrong was because you were watching her every move and looked like you were about to go over yourself."

Sesshoumaru clenched his jaw. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"And you know that she's hiding something from you, but instead of demanding that she tell you, you resort to subterfuge." Kai finished. "You act like. . . I don't know. Like she's a friend."

Sesshoumaru considered telling his bodyguard the truth, but decided against it. He didn't need to appear weak, especially not now. "She is no friend. Just an annoyance." He turned away and returned to the clearing.

Kagome looked up. "Done sulking?" Sesshoumaru bristled, but nodded. "Then let's go! You need to kick that guy's butt." Sesshoumaru smirked at Kagome's attitude as he picked her up.

My thoughts exactly.

!# Palace of the Gods #!

"Unmeikeirai!" Amaterasu shouted.

Unmeikeirai appeared, looking panicked. "Yes, Amaterasu-sama?" The last time she'd been called up here, she'd gotten in more trouble then she wanted to remember.

"How is getting Kaimaru to want to mate with Kagome going to help?" Amaterasu demanded.

Unmeikeirai smiled. "You'll see. You'll see quite quickly, actually. . ."

!# Kagome #!

Kagome slept in her sleeping bag, trying to stop the pounding in her head. How in the world was she supposed to sleep when her head felt like someone had artillery fire going on in her head? She sighed and shifted again.

A hand came down, holding a pair of pills. "Miko, losing sleep helps no one."

Crossly, Kagome snatched the pills. "Grr."

Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at her choice of words. Grr? She must be feeling uneasy.

Why don't you ask nicely what's wrong with her?

I already did.

No. You demanded. There's a difference. Try saying, "What's wrong, Kagome?"

I will not lower myself to asking, or calling a human by her name.

But you do it in your head all the time!

I do not! Kagome-

See! You did it again!

Sesshoumaru growled softly. "Sesshoumaru? Are you alright?"

Sesshoumaru shook himself. "Yes." Deciding to take a chance, and knowing that Kai wasn't going to hear him, he turned to Kagome. "Miko, what is wrong?"

Kagome stiffened. "Nothing. I just have a headache. Nothing much to worry about."

Sesshoumaru was tempted to growl, but decided to keep going. "Miko, you would not take the medicine if it weren't serious. What is wrong?"

Kagome toyed with a strand of hair. "It's nothing. I'm just feeling head achy."

"Miko." Kagome rolled over, refusing to talk. Sesshoumaru grit his teeth and stood. "I will leave Kai on guard." Kagome nodded, feeling the pain slip away as the drugs kicked in.

Sesshoumaru kicked Kai, and he woke instantly. "What's going on?" He asked.

"Keep guard on the campsite. I'm going." Sesshoumaru snapped.

Kai nodded as Sesshoumaru left, and then turned to glare at the miko. What is the crazy girl doing to Sesshoumaru-sama?

Kai was still quite tired, so he leaned back against the tree and closed his eyes. The chances of him falling asleep were minimal, so why not relax for a while? He was rather good at being a guard, so he didn't need. . . his. . . eyes. . . open. . .

Kaimaru entered the clearing, smirking as the sleeping gas took it's effect on Sesshoumaru's bodyguard. "Foolish nephew." Kaimaru sneered. "He should know better than to leave his pack alone."

Kaimaru turned to Kagome and picked her up in his arms. "Come, my new intended. You'll learn to love me. I know it."

!# Sesshoumaru #!

Sesshoumaru returned from hunting, feeling much better after clearing his head. He entered the clearing, expecting to see Kai grumbling about having to watch a human. But instead, he found Kai snoring on the ground, the camp ground smelling the remnants of a sleeping gas, and Kagome gone. With a growl, Sesshoumaru kicked at Kai. With a snort, Kai jumped up. "What's the big idea?"

"I thought I told you to watch the camp ground." Sesshoumaru hissed.

Kai shrugged. "I fell asleep. It's like, what, 3 in the morning? What's the big deal?"

Sesshoumaru picked him up and threw him to Kagome's sleeping bag. He landed with a thump. Kai groaned. "Great. Now you'll wake up the hu-" He froze, feeling around him. With a gulp, he looked up at Sesshoumaru in fear. "She's not here, is she?"

Sesshoumaru growled. "What was your first clue, you-" Sesshoumaru suddenly had his feet ripped out from under him as he was pulled forward.

"Sesshoumaru-sama, what are you-" Kai cut himself off. "The curse! You're being dragged along so that she's within your hearing range!"

Sesshoumaru couldn't share his enthusiasm.

!# Kagome #!

Kagome woke groggily, feeling herself moving. Instantly, her stomach reacted. Kagome groaned as her stomach heaved. Sesshoumaru's running had been bad enough before, but all of a sudden, it was like he was running through pea soup. All the power she used to keep herself from being motion sick hadn't rebuilt itself yet, so the bile just kept building and building. . .

Kagome sat up quickly and vomited over Sesshoumaru's shoulder, her face heating up. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" She called. "I just get motion sick! Please forgive me Sessh-"

"AW! You stupid miko!" Kagome froze at the new voice. "I can't believe it! These are my best clothes."

Kagome suddenly realized that the hair she'd just vomited on was not Sesshoumaru's silver hair, but some white tangled mess. Hesitantly, she looked up and saw Kaimaru's face. "What a way to greet your mate!"

Kagome unfroze. "What in all that's good do you mean my mate!" She struggled, and Kaimaru dropped her on the ground. She quickly stood, facing him down. "I don't know what your problem is, but I am not your mate."

Kaimaru smirked. "Well, not yet anyway. Even I am not so crass as to take you in the middle of a forest. We'll wait till we get to the Western Palace."

Kagome's face hardened. "Look, buddy, I don't know what you're thinking, and to be honest, I don't want to know. But I just had a near marriage experience once this month, and I am not having another. So you can just jump off a cliff."

Kaimaru laughed. "I assure you, you will enjoy every moment of it." With that, he swooped down, capturing Kagome's lips in a kiss. Kagome immediately stepped back and bit his lip.

Kaimaru stumbled back with a snarl, red eyes focusing on Kagome. His grin turned feral. "Oh yes. I will enjoy taming you."

Kagome snarled back. "Just try it. I would love to see you fail."

Kaimaru started forward, and Kagome let her power flare. Kaimaru smirked and sent his youkai out, intending to overwhelm her. Instead, Kagome's power grew until it overwhelmed his. Kaimaru stared at her in shock before spraying his sleeping gas. Kagome blinked, trying to stay awake. After a moment she fell.

Kaimaru caught her easily. "I'll have to subdue that little power of yours, my dear." He traced the tip of her nose. "Yes. We wouldn't want you purifying me."

!# Sesshoumaru #!

Sesshoumaru could sense his uncle just in front of him. He used an extra burst of speed, reaching forward. . . and slamming into a barrier. With a snarl, Sesshoumaru stood. He pounded at the barrier, but it refused to let him in. Sesshoumaru stared at the barrier in shock. His own castle was rejecting him.

Kai soon arrived beside him. "The Western Palace is rejecting you?"

Sesshoumaru sat on the ground, rubbing his temples. "So it would appear."

Kai tapped against the barrier. "Well, no one alive knows these protections better than you. You must know a way around them." Sesshoumaru thought, or at least tried to. A stabbing pain hit him, and he fell to the ground. "Sesshoumaru-sama!" Kai shouted, kneeling down beside him.

"It's a side effect of the curse." Kai turned to see Amaterasu standing over him. "If he can't get to her, he experiences physical pain." She pretended to think. "Now that I think about it, he might actually die if he's away from her for too long."

"Can't you do something?" Kai demanded. "Like remove the curse?"

"That would defeat the purpose of the curse." Amaterasu answered. "He has to learn his lesson, or the world will be completely lost."

"But he can't learn his lesson if he dies!" Kai shouted.

Amaterasu cocked her head with a sigh. "I still can't do anything. I've already done too much by sending down my servant. If I try to interfere too much, the curse will become worse."

Kai growled. "How could it be worse?"

"He could be limited to her sight range." Amaterasu said. She thought about that, and smiled. "Actually, that's a good idea." She thought for a moment, then frowned. "Actually, that would be a bit over kill. But maybe I'll limit it to her hearing range." She touched Sesshoumaru's shoulder, and his entire body glowed.

"How is strengthening the curse going to help?" Kai asked, completely confused.

"Because my power is stronger than the power of the West." Amaterasu answered simply. Sesshoumaru bit back a scream as the pain intensified for a moment. Then, with a large jerk, Sesshoumaru was slammed through the barrier around the Western Palace.

He kept going, pulled by the curse towards Kagome. "Good luck, Sesshoumaru." Amaterasu's voice carried to him on the wind. "Oh, and by the way, your uncle is planning to make Kagome his mate. Just a heads up."

Sesshoumaru continued getting pulled, and found himself being dragged towards his own bedchambers. Though judging by the smell, his uncle had taken up residence there.

"I hope you'll find your new rooms comfortable my dear." Kaimaru's voice drifted to him as Sesshoumaru came to a stop outside the door.

"I have no problem with the rooms. It's the company I can't stand." Sesshoumaru smirked at Kagome's attitude. Good to know that my uncle cannot intimidate her.

"You'll learn to appreciate it, little miko." Sesshoumaru heard a slap, and smelt Kagome's blood. "Oh yes, you will learn."

"In the words of a phantom friend of mine, 'Die, you fucking bastard!'"

Another slap, and another shot of Kagome's blood. Sesshoumaru stood as the last of the painful remnants faded. In a flash, quicker than his uncle caught, Sesshoumaru busted down the door, grabbed Kagome, and shot out of the room.

Kaimaru looked around stupidly. "Where'd she go?"

While Kaimaru looked futilely for Kagome, the said miko huddled against the wind, praying that she managed to not vomit on Sesshoumaru. For some reason that she didn't understand, she felt very safe in his arms. When he finally sat her down, she wanted to clutch onto him and cry. She was surprised when he jumped back, growling to himself.

"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome whispered.

Sesshoumaru waved her away, trying to get the red from his eyes. What is wrong with you?

He hurt Kagome!

So? She is merely a tormentor that we must overcome!

He hurt Kagome!

She is fine!

He hurt Kagome!

"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome's soft voice cut through his inner demon's concern. She gently touched his arm, rubbing it gently. "Are you okay?" He refused to look at her, not knowing what it would do to his control. After a moment, and a deep breath on her part, Kagome walked around to Sesshoumaru's front. She was startled at the raw emotion in his eyes. Fear was the most prevalent, followed by anger. But what could Sesshoumaru possibly be afraid of? He was most definitely stronger than Kaimaru. So what would possibly make him worried.

"It's alright, Sesshoumaru." Kagome said softly. Recalling memories from when she was little, she placed a hand on either side of Sesshoumaru's face. She sang softly, an old lullaby that she remembered from a movie.

"Baby mine, don't you cry.
Baby mine, dry your eyes.
Rest your head close to my heart,
never to part,
baby of mine.

Little one when you play,
don't you mind what they say.
Let those eyes sparkle and shine,
never a tear,
baby of mine."

As Kagome sang, Sesshoumaru's inner demon quieted, until it finally agreed that Kagome was alright. Only then did it return to its place in Sesshoumaru's head. The red drained from Sesshoumaru's eyes, and he blinked, rational once again.

Kagome quickly dropped her hands. "You okay now?"

Sesshoumaru nodded curtly. Kagome smiled at him. "Thank you. You saved me again."

Sesshoumaru snorted. "I would rather not have to do it again."

Kagome laughed at that. "I'd rather not have to make you do it." She sat against a tree, rubbing her wrists carefully. Sesshoumaru noticed and grabbed her hand. He scrutinized her wrists, and saw that they were rubbed red.

"What happened?" He asked.

Kagome smiled weakly. "I kind of got sick on Kaimaru. He wasn't very happy about it."

Sesshoumaru sniffed, but found no trace of sickness on the miko. "I do not understand. Why did you get sick?"

Kagome blushed. "I tend to get a bit motion sick, and I was caught unaware by the movement when I woke up."

Sesshoumaru felt his lips twitch, and couldn't hold back the smile that formed on his face. "You threw up in my uncle's hair?"

"Well I didn't mean to!" Kagome protested. "I even apologized." She blinked, then realized that Sesshoumaru was smiling. She caught her breath at the sight. He transformed from an evil war lord, to an absolutely breath taking demon. With a quick shake of her head, she banished any thoughts of that.

"Miko, did you hear me?"

Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru, startle. "What?"

"I asked, do you intend to stay here where Kaimaru can find you?" Sesshoumaru repeated. "If not, then I suggest we find a better place to be."

"Right." Kagome answered. "Where do you suggest we go?"

"You will stay here." Sesshoumaru ordered. "I will scout ahead for a place."

Sesshoumaru disappeared, only to be dragged back a few seconds later. "Why don't we try this, Sesshoumaru?" Kagome said. "Sesshoumaru, scout ahead for a place to stay."

The order took effect, and Sesshoumaru was able to move. As he went Kagome couldn't help singing softly to herself.

"May he turned 21 on the base at Fort Bliss
'Just a day' he said down to the flask in his fist,
'Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year.'
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while,
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles,
Wanna hold him. Maybe I'll just sing about it."

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Kagome: So by Kaimaru taking over the Western Lands, that will bring us closer?

Obsessive_Goddess: Yes, yes it will.

Kaogme: I don't get it. And why would Kaimaru be interested in me?

Obsessive_Goddess: Because he will do whatever Unmeikeirai says because she's the only smart one around him. That, and it adds to the drama. JEALOUS SESSHOUMARU! Who doesn't love that? [looks around] speaking of Sesshoumaru, where is he?

InuYasha: He's in the bathroom puking. apparently, your story disgusted him.

Obsessive_Goddess: That hurts. . . that pierces me right in the heart.

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