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Sesshoumaru's POV

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Chapter Six: Savior

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Kagutsuchi almost seemed to be worried. "Come now, brother. Surely you can take a joke."

Whirlwinds of crystalline water shielded his every escape, and I observed smugly as he searched for a means to free himself. "Your memory seems to be failing you, Homusubi, for you know I have never possessed what you call a 'sense of humor.'"

"Ugh, you know how I loathe that name." He took a cautious step forward, and his liquid prison shrank a little more. "Ah!" he cried, inching back. "Quit that, Mizuhame!"

I arched a brow and inquired calmly, "Have you resorted to name-calling now, 'Subi?" I was baiting him, but it was rather enjoyable. It would only be a matter of time before he exploded.

Then the fun would really begin.

"Sesshoumaru," he said, leveling me with his furious black gaze. "Let me out, or I will kill her."

"Not," I responded, "if I kill you first, Homusubi. And I am curious to know how you plan to accomplish murder when you can hardly move as it is."

Kagutsuchi grinned, his mouth pulling over fang-like teeth. "Do not think me so inadequate, 'Maru-kun."

Exhaling softly, I turned my back on him and approached Kagome's unconscious form. Lifting her gingerly, I waded into the pond until it was deep enough to serve my purpose.

Glancing down, I fought an unusual urge to smirk. This was sure to be entertaining.

I cupped her chin gently between my thumb and forefinger. "Suman, Kagome," I murmured as I brought her face closer to mine.

I heard Kagutsuchi howl behind me. "Oh, don't tell me you're going to kissher. And in front of me, too." He started to gag exaggeratedly. "At least find some privacy, brother, for the sake of your bride's modesty."

Half-turning to look at him, I said, "You're a noisy whelp, aren't you?"

As I intended, that shut him up, and I used the temporary quiet to press my lips to Kagome's.

Something I hadn't expected to happen quite so soon, but I had no time to dwell on the thought.

Tenderly, I pushed her mouth open. I reminded myself that this was for her own good, and, with a sizable amount of effort on my part, I forced my breath into her body.

Then, once I was certain no harm had come to her, I let her slip from my embrace and into the dark depths of the pond.

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A/N: Hope you liked it!

Suman: A manly way of saying sorry :P

Mizuhame: The water goddess Izanami bore during her throes of death (I'll explain this more later, promise!)