Discalimer: I do not own Inuyasha! Hehe I would love to own fluffy though x3

Summary: She's lost all hope, her heart breaking for the final time. No matter what anyone tries she doesn't respond. She is torn between going home and ever coming back or ending it all. However, a certain Daiyoukai refuses to let her give in.

Quick notes: These next 2 chapters will have theme songs, meaning songs that I listened tho constantly while typing to keep the mood the same. The mood for this one is Trading Yesterday's song Love song Requiem.

Chapter 5

Sesshomaru had let Kagome have her space since he did have a lot of work to get done and his lands to patrol. He knew she was past trying to kill herself, but he couldn't help but to worry about her. He would go in at night to check on her and could smell lingering salt in the air. She was still crying over Inuyasha which just made him growl inside. 'Mate is still upset...' He tried to ignore his beast, but once he had said the word 'Mate' he had to speak up, 'She is not our mate.' His beast just smiled, 'Not yet..' Sesshomaru brushed off the thought and watched over her.

She would whimper in her sleep and start to toss and turn. He knew she was dreaming of the moment she saw the pair together. He didn't want to comfort her, but his heart pulled at the look on her face and he reached down running his claws gently through her hair. She relaxed with a sigh and seemed to dream of something better. He pulled his hand away and looked at it. He growled low at himself and left the room to clear his head.

After pacing most of the night and trying to read message scrolls from other Lords about mating their daughters or about food rations for their nations he went back to check on her. The sun was coming up and he saw her just looking out of the window seeming to stare at nothing. "You are welcome to a bath miko. Perhaps the warm water will help you?" He saw her nod softly and helped her up. She was still weak from not eating so he worried about her going to the springs to bathe.

When they got there he set her down on a bench and looked at her, "I will be outside if you need anything just call me." She nodded again watching him leave. Kagome knew he was going to ask her to eat something after her bath and she decided that it would be good to eat something, maybe not a ton right away, but she would eat. After stripping from her clothes she moved over to the water and got in slowly. She was finally able to relax and then realized she didn't have her bathing supplies. Kagome argued with herself before calling him, "Um.. Sesshomaru?" She was well covered when he walked in. "You need something?" She nodded, "I need something to wash my hair with."

He went over to a shelf and grabbed three bottles that would match her scent. He set them down by her and she softly smiled at him, "Thank you." "Hn." He used his typical response and left to give her time alone again. Kagome giggled inwardly to herself and started to bathe. 'Maybe he isn't so cold after all? He is trying to make me feel better.' She thought to herself, but what she didn't know was he was starting to fall for her. He growled inwardly at himself and couldn't get the image of her in the spring out of his mind. Sesshomaru beat his erection back down and shook the image out of his head.

Once she was dressed and her hair dried as best as she could she called him back into the room. He was pleased with the scents he chose and breathed her in. Sesshomaru helped her back to her room and sat her down. She looked up at him, "Um.. Sesshomaru? I'd like to eat something now." He nodded and had a servant bring in a tray of small foods. Once she was done eating some he looked at her with a calm face, "There are clean kimono's in that chest there that you are welcome to change into. When you are ready this Sesshomaru will show you places you may go in the palace." She watched him leave the room and she smiled to herself.

Opening the chest she saw beautifully decorated kimonos. She picked a light blue one with an aqua colored sash. Kagome brushed through her hair with her fingers and tied it back. When he came back into the room he had to bite back a growl of approval. "Come." She followed him out of the room having some of her strength back. He showed her the gardens and where the springs were again. "You may go to these places. If you are hungry you can call a servant named Yukii and she will bring you food. You are not permitted past this hallway." She was curious as to why, but left it for later. Kagome nodded at him letting him know she understood and he left her at the garden.

She sat down and relaxed. It was peaceful for being a palace, she always expected something with more going on. Laying back, she let the sun hit her face as a nice cool breeze touched her face. Kagome wondered if her time away from the others would really help her and she started to become sad again. She looked up and watched the clouds go by. The fresh air did her wonders and when she got up and stretched she left better. She got up and went to her room, but she stopped when she saw the hallway she wasn't suppose to go down. First she thought 'No you were told not to go down there.' but then she thought 'Just a quick look while no one is around should be ok.' After arguing with herself she slowly went to the start of the hallway and stopped.

Something told her that where she was about to go was Sesshomaru's personal area. It was the end he resided on. She wanted to see him and oddly missed him. Not wanting to get on his bad side she turned and went back to her room. It was best to stay away and make sure she didn't do anything to make him cast her away. After sitting down she looked out the window resting her chin on her arm as she slightly leaned out of the window. She closed her eyes and sighed feeling lonely. It was starting to become a familiar feeling to her. Something caught her attention and she looked down to see Sesshomaru walking towards the palace. He felt watched and glanced up at her. She couldn't stop looking at him as the sun glinted off his hair and she caught her breath. He looked ahead again and went into the palace. She blushed at herself and shook her head, 'Don't think about it Kagome... he would never see you that way even if he did save you... just lock your heart away before you get hurt again...' She agreed with her head even though her heart refused.

What she didn't know was he had gone to see a demon who was skilled in making fine jewelry. Sesshomaru had a secret for her to find out.

Author's notes: ahh I'm so excited for all the follows, favs and reviews. I would love to thank:

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