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Kagome stood at the top of the well within the old well house on her family's shrine property. She stared down into the black abyss. She was late, but she didn't want to cross the threshold into the feudal era. She wasn't ready to see the demon lord. She wasn't ready to confront these feelings.
Last time she saw him had been a difficult day. Inuyasha almost died fighting Goshinki, one of Naraku's incarnation. When Goshinki had broken the tetsusaiga Kagome was 100% positive that she was going to die that day. If Inuyasha's demon blood hadn't kicked in they all would have died. If she didn't have the power to 'sit' the hanyou then they would all of have died that day anyway.
Then of course Sesshomaru took the opportunity to steal a fang from the corpse of Goshinki that they left behind. It seemed that he was always seeking a sword more powerful
Than tetsusaiga. Kagome was foolish to think that they had moved past this childish tantrum. "Can't he just be satisfied with being the biggest baddest youkai around"? Kagome kicked the well childishly as she attempted to control her thoughts.
Kagome was just standing there more frustrated than mad. She wasn't prepared to tell the demon lord that she is annoyed with him. Inuyasha was in no shape to handle another attack and it was the night of the new moon and the stupid swordsmith Sesshomaru had commissioned came and attacked them anyway. Inuyasha who was being JUST as pig headed as his brother stood his ground and fought. It was a gift from Kami that Miroku was able to delay the swordsmith long enough for Inuyasha to become a hanyou again and fight him properly.
Afterward of course Sesshomaru claimed the sword. "IF THAT WAS THE END OF IT I wouldn't be so aggravated" Kagome thought as she clenched her fist and attempted to regain her composure. A huff of pent up anger at the past events passed her lips and as she once again attempted to talk herself into jumping through her portal, right into the arms of "Her Lord". She rolled her eyes at the last event - she thought he was better than all of this. Of course not - the damn demon just HAD to know why Inuyasha's blood smelled full youkai.
"You could've just asked me. You didn't need to beat the shit out of him" Kagome screamed at the well and slammed her hands down on the petrified wood. When her hands reached the ancient wooden structure she felt a pulse of pure youkai power rush through her body. It caused a chill to run up and down her body and her reiki fought against it until she recognized the source of such power.
"Sesshomaru" was the only word she was able to say softly before the power of the well wrapped itself around her and pulled her not so gently through the well. She didn't fight it - she knew perfectly well that she wasn't powerful enough to fight Sesshomaru on her own and his Youkai power was incomparable. She also knew that she was going to have to face him today one way or another. She closed her eyes tightly and when she opened them she stood within arm's length of a very pissed off inu lord.
"You used the power of the well to pull me through the portal - I didn't even know you could do that" Kagome stated - more of a comment than an accusation. His eyes were fixed on her, as though he was waiting for her to flee. "I know better then to run away from him as though I am prey" she turned her head away from him, not wishing to meet his gaze which caused a low growl to escape his royal lips.
"YOU were late" the statement held so much more meaning in it than just annoyance. His words were full of anger, disappointment, accusation and none of it showed on his face. He took a step toward the small miko in front of him and she instinctively curled her body into itself and took a small step back.
"If this Sesshomaru wished to harm you, that one step away from me would do you no good". She could tell by the way he spoke through a clenched jaw that she was skating on very thin ice "Great - I have barely spoke and we are already pissed at each other. If he is anything like Inuyasha when he is mad he will throw a fit, swear at me, and this whole thing will end with me in tears" She took a deep breath, she was bracing herself for the emotional pain she was about to face.
"You will explain yourself" Sesshomaru stated, it was clear there was no other option. She took another deep breath hoping that there newfound friendship would survive this conversation. She attempted to unfold her body and face him with less fear radiating off of her form.
"I am not very happy with you and I don't want to fight with you so I delayed coming back" She said it quickly knowing his sensitive ears would pick up everything she said no matter how jumbled. His imposing body language suddenly shrunk down - his instinct to dominate sated for the moment since she answered his question so quickly.
"You are 'not very happy with this Sesshomaru'. What does that mean"? Sesshomaru questioned honestly and she almost laughed out loud at his inability to relate to human emotions. "How can he not understand that he scared me - that he could of killed Inuyasha, and that he could of just asked me the dumb question about Inuyasha's demon blood" She resisted the urge to roll her eyes at the Lord, knowing it would risk her eyes being gouged out with poisonous claws.
"Sesshomaru - you attacked my group. We are friends, you could have just asked me what was going on with Inuyasha. Why did you have to beat the shit out of him? Why did you have to make the sword out of Goshinki's fang? Why can't you be satisfied with how powerful you are?" She was frustrated that she was being torn between two worlds.
"This Sesshomaru will do anything to become more powerful and I do not need your permission to inquire about changes in my brother on my land." the ice in his voice could have frozen the sun - he was clearly not amused with his small miko today. At his response Kagome let out a frustrated thoughts and let out a frustrated growl in his direction.
Her internal thoughts were just making her angry so she tipped her chin up toward Sesshomaru and met his eyes. Her heated eyes met his smoldering one's and within moments Sesshomaru had his fangs to her throat and his arm wrapped around her small frame.
"God dammit Sesshomaru, I was just looking you in the eye. I was not issuing a challenge. I am not an Inu Youkai. You need to reign in your damn pride so I can talk about this" As she spoke, she instantly regretted it, since his lengthened fangs pierced her throat slightly. She could feel the warm beads of blood slowly sliding down her throat. The pain along with his hot breath caused her whole body to shiver and a small gasp to escape her lips. "I am suddenly wishing I could just keep my damn mouth shut" She tried to wiggle her way out of Sesshomaru's grasp but his vice grip on her small body was impossible to fight.
"Lord Sesshomaru - let me go" attempting her old trick when her friend started to disappear and his youkai started to take over. She wanted so badly to have some distance from his warm mouth and hot body. The intense closeness was starting to make her feel warm, she needed some space or she may explode.
"My Lord Sesshomaru please let me go" She spoke evenly and with a breathless tone she couldn't control. She wasn't prepared for the soft lips to press down on her ivory neck and slide a warm tongue across the cuts and scraps, lapping up her blood. The sudden intimate contact caused heat to spread throughout her body and a louder desperate uncontrolled moan to spread from her lips. Her legs collapsed out from under him and he held her delicate frame up. His voice came out husky and unrecognizable as he held her up and twisted her body to be flush against his.
"I am your Lord, and you are my Lady" The words sending electricity through her blood. She looked up to his face expecting to see those familiar icey golden orbs but was met with a blood red set instead. She let out a slight sigh of disappointment which confounded even herself. "I will think about that later, I need to focus on this current problem".
"You are Sesshomaru's Youkai. You have escaped his carefully constructed cage. How is that possible? I have never seen him lose control" She lifted an arm and slid a petite hand over the jagged markings on his face. Her curiosity getting the better of her - she had no idea how long his Youkai could maintain control over the powerful Sesshomaru, she was guessing not very long.
"Your blood" purred Sesshomaru's pure blood Youkai side as he slid his hand down her body sensually, resting on Kagome's soft and slender hip, and allowing his hand to gently rub circles on her hip with his thumb. Kagome was getting distracted by the thickening feeling in her throat and soft touch of the man in front of her. "How can someone so deadly, be so gentle?" She was not thinking clearly - she should be thinking of a way out of this mess.
"What does my blood have to do with anything?" Her heart was now thundering loudly and his nearness caused an uncomfortable pressure that forced her to clench her thighs together in an attempt to relieve it. Her clothes suddenly felt restricting and too tight and his musky, woodsy scent was making her head spin. Every other time she had been this close to lord Sesshomaru he had been in such control that she never thought he could lose herself to human emotions - he would detest such things. "I need to get it together - I know Sesshomaru is sexy, strong and reliable but I'm in love with Inuyasha. Aren't I?" She wasn't able to answer the question in her own mind because she was pulled from her musings by a pair of soft lips pressing themselves into hers. It was a chaste kiss and it ended just as quickly as it began.
"Kagome you're MINE and your blood broke me out of my cage. I will never let any other have you. I will kill, dismember, and maime any man who attempts to touch you, including my mutt of a brother. I can tell by your scent that you want me too. I wonder how wet you are for me? I wonder how your body aches for mine." He was speaking softly into the shell of her ear and allowing his hand to wander further south cupping her round ass causing a small innocent squeak to slip through her lips. She couldn't even process what the inu youkai had just said to her.
He took a step back and fell to the ground allowing a hand to rest on his head and a loud yell to escaped his lips. She was still panting slightly from the prior physical closeness and she could see Sesshomaru fighting back against the Youkai controlling his body. He was convulsing and the amount of power that was seeping from his body was incalculable. It was as if two great youkai lords were fighting one another - matching each other blow for blow. Kagome stood perfectly still not wanting Sesshomaru's youkai side to feel her presence and fight harder - she was confused over who she should be rooting for.
She felt the power surge die down and she waited with baited breath to see who the victor could be. Sesshomaru's form slowly stood up with his eyes closed and his face turned down. His eyes looked up and her and she was breathed a heavy sigh of relief when she saw Sesshomaru's golden eyes glaring back at her a stark contrast to the warmth she experienced with Sesshomaru's youkai only moments ago. She was accustomed to Sesshomaru's ice but she could not deal with his fire.
"There you are" Kagome said gratefully seeing her friends face again - she would deal with all of those other complicated emotions later. She sighed a gigantic sigh of relief and allowed herself to relax.
"Miko you will tell me what just happened" He looked around the field with with a confused look on his face. His hand turned into a fist and his jaw clenching as he tried to process the scene in front of him.
"You don't remember"? She turned her body away from him and crossed her arms across her body hugging herself tightly trying to keep herself calm and control her heart from beating quickly again. "I do not want to have this conversation" She thought and proceeded to roll her shoulders and crack her neck trying to clear her head.
"I do not. You will tell me what happened and why you are covered in my scent… as well as why you smell aroused". Kagome's whole body blushed at that last statement - she did not wish to relive what just happened.
"Sesshomaru I would much rather not have this conversation" She closed her eyes trying to block him from her senses. She didn't hear him but she could sense that he had moved closer to her, almost touching.
"Kagome you do not need to tell me anything but please tell me if I did anything to you that you did not wish. I rarely lose control and I would never be able to forgive myself if I took from you". His voice was raw and unintentionally full of emotion. She opened her eyes and looked at him hesitantly. Kagome was overwhelmed by the vulnerability the great and powerful Lord Sesshomaru was showing her.
"No Sesshomaru - you did not take anything from me that I wouldn't have given to you willingly" She said shakily. She didn't know it until just that moment but she would give Sesshomaru almost anything - it was impossible to stay mad at him. He was patient and kind and mature and it killed her to admit that he really took care of her
"Whatever you are doing to me - you need to stop. I can't take it anymore" Kagome's voice was stern but shaking. His body stiffened at the accusation - she could feel his honor being threatened.
"I need to be with someone who isn't ashamed to be with me. Tell your Youkai that I do not belong to anyone" She turned on her feet and headed back toward the well.
"I was mad at you today because you attacked Inuyasha when you could've just asked me why he smelled like a full blooded youkai. I realize now you couldn't help yourself - your youkai wished to be near me so your were fabricating reasons to be here. You are just as drawn to me as I am drawn to you - we are walking down a dangerous path. I think we need to end our meetings" She spoke with as much finality as she could muster. Everytime she tried to create some distance between them he managed to close the gap within the blink of an eye. His large frame was standing in front of her, blocking her path to the well, her salvation.
"No… I… No" Sesshomaru stuttered in a way that was very unlike himself and she couldn't get herself to look at him.
"We made a deal Miko - you cannot back out now" He said cooly - sounding much more like himself.
"Sesshomaru - if we don't stop this I am in great danger". She kept her eyes away from him - she wasn't able to look at him. So much had happened in such a short time, she wasn't able to process any of this.
"Danger? I am the strongest Youkai in all of the western land. I will be able to protect you. Do you not feel safe with my idiot half brother?" He was actually asking - he did not understand that he was indeed the greatest threat to her. 'What is she talking about? Could she possibly know my plan was originally to destroy her and steal her loyalty? It would seem my youkai will not allow that now - he seems smitten with this woman. What would he do if I lost her? He would rip through my control and go on a rampage throughout my lands until he finds her." He was suddenly very afraid that she would leave him and pass through the well where he wouldn't be able to reach her unless she was touching the well at the same time.
"Sesshomaru... " He suddenly had his arms around the small priestess and he held her close to him, not sure what to say.
"Kagome - please don't… please don't leave this Sesshomaru" He spoke with a softness and openness that Kagome wasn't familiar with.
"I do not know why but if you were not with me I would not be the best version of this Sesshomaru" He spoke honestly and with a rare fear lacing his otherwise powerful voice.
"Sesshomaru if we stay together like this - it will not end well. One or both of us will get hurt" Kagome's voice was also raw - unable to pull in her powerful emotions.
"This is our adventure, we will get through this together" Kagome turned her face up toward Sesshomaru seeing the raw emotion in his stunning gold eyes. Without a second thought Kagome leaned up toward him and pushed her lips against his. The previous events of the day still lingering on her mind - she ran her hands up his chest and held on to him. He allowed the kiss to happen but did not deepen it - stunned by the female in front of him and her forwardness.
Kagome pulled back suddenly and ran toward the well. Sesshomaru was so stunned by her actions he didn't react to stop her.
"I'm sorry Sesshomaru" Kagome called as she jumped through the well to escape the sudden intensity of their relationship. 'What is this woman doing to me? Sesshomaru stared vacantly at the well. He would wait - he would wait for Kagome to come back to the feudal era 'This conversation is not over my little miko. I will wait for you, even if it means that I need to kill Inuyasha and physically take you with me. I am done playing this game. Wherever my future leads, my little miko will be going with me. Inuyasha has done enough damage to her - I will protect her". Sesshomaru disappeared into the tree line and hid behind a barrier awaiting his miko's return.