Chapter 11

Sesshomaru quickly rushed Kagome into Kaede's hut, setting her down gently. She was still writhing in pain.

"Can you help her?" Sesshomaru looked desperately to Kaede.

"Unfortunately, I cannot. It is up to Kagome to overcome the pain. All we can do is offer our support." Kaede felt her forehead and felt her developing a fever. She got a cloth and dipped it in cool water. Before she could put it on Kagome, Sesshomaru snatched it away.

"I will take care of my mate." He gently laid the cloth on her head, noticing that she was sweating.

A few hours later, and Kagome's fever hadn't gone down and she was still writhing in pain.

Sesshomaru looked over, incredibly concerned. He brushed her hair out of her face, wiping away the sweat. He was about to pull away when he felt her lean into his touch. He also noticed that she was lying still and she had stopped sweating. Slowly, her eyes opened.

"Kagome! How are you? Are you feeling better?" Sesshomaru moved her into his lap and held her close.

Kagome just sat there looking at him for a while. What happened? I told Sesshomaru I was pregnant, we were walking to the hut, and then there was this blinding pain, and...Naraku! Kagome tried to jump up but didn't have the strength and fell back into Sesshomaru's arms.

"Don't stand up too fast! You're still too weak."

"Where's Naraku?"

"He's gone." For now. "It's alright. I'll protect you." Sesshomaru held her tighter.

Kagome sighed in content and quickly fell asleep. Sesshomaru sat on the ground, bringing Kagome with him. He situated her in his lap and pulled the blanket over both of them.

Don't worry Kagome, I'll never let you go again.

It took Kagome a few days to recover. Even after all that time, she still had a slight fever, but she and Sesshomaru had to leave.

"Goodbye everyone! I'll see you soon!" Kagome waved to the group.

"Kagome, why do you have to leave?" Shippo clung to her legs in a desperate attempt to stop her from going.

Kagome picked him up, holding him close. "I'm sorry, but I have to go. I will be back soon!" Putting him down gently, she turned to embrace everyone else.

After the goodbyes had been said, Sesshomaru put an arm around her waist, his cloud lifting them up.

"Bye Kagome! Good luck!" Sango cheerfully waved to her quickly disappearing figure. "I hope she'll be alright." Miroku placed a comforting arm around her shoulders.

As they were traveling through the air, Sesshomaru began his interrogation. "Kagome, are you sure you are alright?"

"Yes, Sesshomaru, I am sure!"

"What if something should happen to you at the conference?"

"Well, then, I'll have you there, won't I?" She moved closer to him and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. With that, the conversation was over.

When they made it to the palace, they only stayed for a bath and new clothes. Then they set off again, headed for the conference.

It took two days to reach the site. Sesshomaru led Kagome to their quarters, which included two large closets and a bath. When they got there it was the end of the second day.

"Get some rest. You will need your strength. Tomorrow, you must meet the lords and ladies. There is also a performance that we must attend. Come, let us go to bed." Sesshomaru gently picked her up bridal style and gently laid her on the bed, covering both of them up.

Curled up against his chest, Kagome nodded and sighed in content. She was soon sound asleep. Sesshomaru quickly followed in suit.