Disclaimer: Still don't own them. Get over it.

A.N. Whee! So glad people enjoyed the last chapter. It makes me feel happy. n-n Now to answer questions. :o

Alchemygeek- Hey! You gonna share that popcorn?

Inuyashangel- Yes he does.

Pwalefriend- Yeah well I didn't have internet access or a computer for awhile. x.x But now I do. Any who, to answer your questions. First question; Long time ago when they were little, he and Kagome were the best of friends, cept Inuyasha saw her as more then that, but he did stupid things to anger her. Then something happened to Kagome, and she basically doesn't remember anything. I'll go into more detail on this subject in a later chapter. Second question; What Inuyasha and Sesshomaru actualy do is currently a secret. I can't tell you because then that would ruin parts of the story. So I just can't do that ya know?

Eowyn Organa- I don't really think anyone could ever see him like. But then hey. I can pretty much turn anyone evil by doing the right things. It just somehow seems to be really easy doing that to Hojo ya know?

Anyways, the reviews have kept me breathing. n.n On a side note, I'll be releasing a new story soon, Gravitation. So for those of you that like Gravitation, you might want to read the story, I'm hoping it's liked, and review. It'll make me happy ya know? Back to reality... sort of. I've been toying with possible names for Sesshomaru's wife, but I still don't know what to use. The name suggestions were great and all, but they just don't seem to fit her, ya know? I guess I'll just have to think of something since they're coming back in this chapter. Ah well. Just means more thinking and a headache for me, but I can deal with it. So happy reading my faithful duckies. And please review. They really do keep me breathing.

Bold- Emphasis/yelling
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Seems like I don't use these much. o.O


"Sessomaru, how long is this going to take?" she asked her husband impatiently. She was was standing on the threshold of their room watching him as he shifted through several drawers.

"I'm sorry love, but I just can't find the damn thing."

"Where'd you last see it?"

"I know I put it in one of these drawers, but I don't know which one," he muttered.

She sighed heavily and moved back into the room to help him search. She started pulling open drawers, brushing her dark blue hair back from her face when it got in the way, she'd died it recently out of boredom. She'd been wanting to cut it for the longest time, but Sesshomaru wouldn't let her. He liked her with her hair long like this, and she didn't want to disappoint him by sheering it all off because she wanted to. So she let it stay. "This it?" she asked pulling something from a drawer and holding it up to show him.

"Yes!" he exclaimed turning to look at it.

She laughed and handed the rectangular object to him.

"Thanks love," he said smiling as he moved towards her and took her in his arms. He kissed her and looked into her eyes. "Well now that I have it, would you like to go?"

She laughed softly and nodded, withdrawing from him she turned and left the room. Sesshomaru following close behind his wife. Their bags were already in the limo, and the driver was waiting to take them home. Thankfully the distance wasn't to great, so they wouldn't have to long of a wait to see their children. Sesshomaru followed her quickly and silently through the house to the front door. Once outside, they headed for the limo. He opened the door for her and followed her in, the door shutting behind him as he pulled it after him. Once it was shut he told the driver they were ready, and pushed the button making the window that separated the front of the car from the back go up. He wanted to be alone with his wife.

"Well," he said grinning at her. "What shall we do?"

"I can think of a few things," she said smirking as she pulled him towards her.

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A few hours later the limo pulled into the driveway of Inuyasha's house. Sesshomaru silently opened the door, stepped out and pulled his wife gently after him. He shut the door behind her and walked with her arm and arm to the front door. He stood on the porch and rapped his knuckles on the wooden door. Immediately he heard a loud crash and sighed heavily. Then little footsteps running towards the door.

"Hey hold on boys!" he heard his brother say. When the door opened, Sesshomaru saw Inuyasha restraining the boys from tackling that parents.

"Oh let them go, Inuyasha," the woman said smiling as she withdrew her arm and knelt down to embrace her boys.

Inuyasha shrugged and released them. Immediately they flung themselves at their mother into her warm embrace.

"Have they been good?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Better then usual. Especially with Kagome's daughter around," he replied stepping aside to let them in.

Sesshomaru nodded and entered the house, his wife and sons behind him. "Where is she?" he asked.

"In her room with her daughter."

Sesshomaru nodded. "Alright. I want to speak with her for a bit." Sesshomaru headed down the hallway to the only room the young woman could possibly be in. He knocked on the door. He heard small foot steps approach the door. It opened and he looked down into the smiling face of a small child. He knelt down in front of her and looked at her. "Is it alright if I speak with your mother alone for awhile?" he asked her.

"Ok," she said in a sweet voice and went past him.

"Thank you," he said standing up. He watched her race down the hallway to the living room before entering the bedroom. He shut the door behind him with a click and looked at the young dark haired woman on the bed. He could see tears streaking down her face as she leaned forward over her knees on the bed.

"Kagome Higurashi?"

She looked up with a start and stared at Sesshomaru. "Y-yes?" she said.

"I'm Sesshomaru Takahashi. Inuyasha's elder brother. If you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a few questions of my own. I'll understand if you don't want to answer them."

"It's alright. I'll answer them if I can."

"I appreciate this," he said pulling a chair towards the bed and sitting down. There was a small desk in the far corner of a room. He'd placed it in front of her before he sat down. "I understand that you told my brother a lot of what happened to you. But I'm afraid we need more. Has he shown you part of the video?" She nodded. "I see. So you understand him a little better now right?" Another nod came from Kagome. "Good. These first few are just about the past. When did you first meet Hojo?"

"I met him during the first year of high school."

"How did you become friends?"

"At first we just started talking here and there, but eventually he started walking me home, sometimes staying over and we'd do homework for awhile."

When did you start dating?"

"Couple years after. One day walking me home he asked me out to diner. After that we started going places together. Dinner. Movies. The regular things."

"Did he ever give you anything?"

"On our thirteenth date he gave a bracelet made of pure gold. My birthstone set in the middle of the band. An inscription on the back of it as well.

"Do you still have it?"

"I do. That was one thing he didn't take from me. I have it in my bag if you want to see it."

"May I?"

Kagome nodded slightly and pulled her bag from under the bed. She dug through it and found the bracelet. She pulled it out and held it out in her hand for him to take and look at.

Sesshomaru took the item from her. First looking at the stone, then turning it over to look at the inscription on the back. 'To me dearest Kagome. Forever I will love you, and hope that you will always be mine to share my hopes and dreams.'

"Did he ever show any signs of cruelty before your marriage?"

"Never. He was always so sweet and kind. He always treated my mother and grandfather with the greatest respect. And when he was with me alone, he spoke of random things. Didn't matter what, but I always listened. I remember what he told me this one day. About how he wished to help people in Japan. Mainly those living as I had when I left them. He wanted those people to have better lives for themselves."

"When he did he start acting 'strange?'"

"A few weeks after our wedding, he starting acting and talking strangely. The behavior was so unlike him. He was muttering to himself a lot, barely spending time with me. He barely even paid attention the day I'd told him I conceived. It was almost as if he didn't care about me anymore. But then when he found out it was a girl, something inside him sparked and he was making sure I had the best of everything. Where he got all the money for it from, I don't know. It confuses me. But I thought it strange that after neglecting me so, he'd suddenly be with me a lot more."

"Strange indeed. But what I want to know is what first sparked him to be so cruel. Though I think you would not know."

"Afraid not," Kagome said shaking her head. "If Inuyasha told you, I only learned of his plans at that meeting. Not before. I knew nothing of his 'friends' before then either. So in that I can't help you. But tell me something please, what caused you and Inuyasha to start all of this in the first place?"

"It was mainly Inuyasha's idea. But it is because of something he learned not to long ago. He has a deep hatred for Hojo. In the future he may tell you, as it is not my place. I have a few other questions, but I think I shall ask them some other time, if you don't mind."

"No not at all. I just feel relieved that I don't have to keep everything bottled up inside anymore."

"Well that is good to hear. Just know that you can rely on my brother. As dumb as he can be sometimes, he is a very reliable person."

Kagome smiled and rose to her feet. Sesshomaru blinked and looked at the item in his hand.

"Almost forgot," he grinned. He held it up to her for her to take, which she did and dropped back into her bag. Sesshomaru rose to her feet and walked to the door. He opened it and looked at her. "Would you like to meet my wife?"

"Sure," Kagome said smiling and followed him out of the room. Sesshomaru closed the door behind her then walked ahead of her back to the living room.

"Oh! So this is Kagome!" said the blue haired woman as she set her boys down and hurried towards Kagome to embrace her. "It's good to finally meet you my dear!" she said smiling at the younger woman.

Kagome smiled and nodded, completely lost for words. The woman released her and stepped back. "I am Kayou Takahashi," she said smiling brightly. "I do hope my brother-in-law has been treating you and your wonderful daughter well."

"Oh he's been extremely kind to us," Kagome replied smiling.

"Good. If he hadn't I might have killed him. Right Inu-kun?"

"Right," Inuyasha muttered and scowled behind her back.

"Don't make that face at me."

"What face?"

"Please Inuyasha. I know you were scowling at me. Don't do it," she said turning to look at him.

Inuyasha made a face at her and she simply laughed. "Honestly Inuyasha. You never do change."

"Nope. Never have. Never will. You know that."

"As clear as day." She turned back to Kagome. "Your daughter tells me she has a kitten."

"Yeah. But I think only she knows where it is if you want to see it. I haven't seen it since we got here."

"She's outside," Amiriya piped cheerfully.

"Oh?" Kayou said looking at her. "Can you show me where? I do love cats you know," she said smiling at the child.

"Ok!" she replied and hurried to the back door. The boys and Kayou following her.

"Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru said looking at his younger brother.

"What?" he grumbled.

"Are you going to tell her?"

"Tell her what?"

"Don't play dumb Inuyasha."

Inuyasha muttered something inaudible and looked away. Kagome had sat down on the couch and was staring at them. Completely confused at what was happening.

"Not now," he muttered. "Maybe after all of this is over."

"Well she has a right to know, Inuyasha. You know that as well as I." Sesshomaru then turned and followed his wife and the children outside into the backyard, leaving Kagome and Inuyasha alone together.

"What was he talking about?" Kagome asked looking at Inuyasha.

Snapping out of his dream-like state, Inuyasha turned to look at her. "I'll tell you some other time. It would just add to your worries, and I don't want you to have to deal that. It's been hard enough on you already, and I don't want to add to your burdens."

"Will I ever know?" she asked still looking at him.

"I'll tell you someday. I'll tell you everything." With that he turned and left the house, going into the backyard, leaving Kagome all alone.


Well that was fun wasn't it? Lotta words to. o.O But whatever. It's all for your enjoyment. I hope you all liked it. And please review. As I said before, reviews keep me breathing.

Side note: As I said before, I'll be releasing a Gravitation fic. Most likely the first chapter will be up by Thursday. Friday at the latest. So if you like Gravitation, watch out for it and I hope you like it if you do read it. It'd make me uber happy. n-n

Ciao,
Illuma