Alone time

Seshoumaru sighed in relief and lay down on the soft grass. Kagome crawled onto his stomach and cocked her head, "Seshou tired?"

Seshoumaru let a small smirk escape him, "No. I am pleased that we have finally escaped the wolf's presence."

Kagome shrugged, and clambered off him. Her eye caught a colourful butterfly, and gurgling in delight, she trotted off after it.

Seshoumaru sat up, so as not to lose sight of her. One arm draped over his knee, he stared at her tiny delicate form. It had been a year and a half since he had found and claimed Kagome. Unbeknownst to him, his eyes warmed, and a small smile lingered on his lips.

He liked taking care of Kagome. He liked how she depended on him. It made him feel proud that he was able to fulfil her needs. Sure they had fights now and then, but Kagome was quick to forgive and if he was upset, she would shower him with her attention.

"Shoumu!"

Kagome was running towards him, her tiny arms filled with flowers, "Gome, pick these for Seshou!"

She clapped her hands, "Gome make Seshou more pretty!"

Seshoumaru was on the verge of saying no. After all, he was a male. Males did not let themselves be decorated by flowers. However, the eager look in her eyes, made him relent. It was not like anybody could see him, right?

He lay back, and Kagome started putting flowers in his hair, on his face, on his stomach. Whenever, she ran out of flowers, she would rush back and collect more.

The sun was etting by the time, she collapsed into Seshoumaru's lap, all tuckered out.

"Are you tired?"

Kagome nodded, her eyes half closed. Seshoumaru chuckled, and shaking off all the flowers, he picked her up gently, and started making his way back to the castle.

Kagome rubbed her face into his shoulder, and yawned. She was happy that Seshou was happy, but deep down she was worried. Something was going to happen soon, and her Seshou was going to be hurt soon.

"Kagome?"

Sleepily, she murmured, "Hm?"

"Are you allright?"

Kagome nodded, and just snuggled into him.

As they made their way into the castle, a sullen voice stopped Seshoumaru in his tracks, "So you're back?"

Seshoumaru ignored the wolf cub, and started walking again. Kouga hurried to catch up to him, and started walking alongside him, "I know you went to that meadow. Next time, I'm coming too!"

Seshoumaru snorted. As if he would let that happen.

"I will!" Kouga insisted, "You ditched me today, but that won't be so easy next time. And your Father says that I can play with Kagome too, if I am gentle, so I will!"

Seshoumaru stiffened. Why possessed his Father to give out such an order! He refused to subject Kagome to this uncouth youth.

Entering his chambers, he did the only thing he could think of. He slammed the door in the wolf cub's face. Hearing a yelp, he smirked. That definitely made him feel better.

He settled Kagome in bed, and lay down behind her, spooning her. He slowly slipped into slumber, unaware of the proceeding s outside.

In the throne room, Higurashi was summoned, and Lady InuKimi stard at her, "You are aware of your orders?"

"Yes, my lady."

Inu no Taisho looked disturbed, "Couldn't we just take more protective measures?"

His mate sighed, "That will be impossible. This is the only way she shall be protected."

Higurashi stood up, "When should I depart, my lady?"

Closing her eyes, Lady InuKimi sighed, "In a week."

A.N: I would like to thank my reviewers for being so encouraging throughout my writers block. Quite a few of you guys pm-ed me, and I am so grateful for your efforts. I would also like to thank Tiana for her sketches of all the chapters of Remembering. She has taken it up as a challenge, and all her sketches up till now, are just sooo adorable. Please check them out. They are in my favourite fanart. And thank you Tiana, for dragging me out of my writers block. Your determination to make the sketches set my mind to work again.

On another note, I know most of you have requested longer chapters. I will try to do so. I promise.