To Taint A Pure Soul

by Kira Hatake

There are two sides to every soul a tainted black side and a pure white side. Kagome is the purest being alive but after the well is destroyed in a battle and she can no longer return to her family in the future. Then the betrayal of those she called her friends and family from the past. Stranded with no one to turn to will the darkness that resides in every soul overcome our dear

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The festivities had come to a close just before midnight and Kagome was now pacing in Sesshomaru's bedroom nervously. When she heard the door open she nearly jumped out of her skin.

Sesshomaru placed a reassuring hand on her arm, "Calm yourself Kagome I will not hurt you."

Kagome nodded her head but did not calm, "I know you would not hurt me Sesshomaru but I am nervous. I am not sure I am ready to take this step."

Sesshomaru sighed he should have known she destroyed the room when she learned of their impending mating and now that it was here she was afraid.

He took her hand and led her to his bed, "You have nothing to fear Kagome I do not have to bed you at this time. However we will have to mark each other."

Kagome nodded her head, "I can handle that I am just not comfortable with the other part just yet."

Sesshomaru smirked, "I can wait until you are ready."

Kagome sighed, "I would like for us to get to know each other better before we take that step."

Sesshomaru gave her a soft smile, "I find that acceptable Kagome I would like to learn more about you as well. We will have to share a bed since we will be mated but I will not force you into anything intimate until you are ready."

Kagome gave him a bright smile, "Thank you Sesshomaru I appreciate your understanding how I feel about this."

Sesshomaru nodded as he ran the tips of his claws along her neck, "I believe it is time that I give you my mark Kagome then we should rest."

Kagome nodded her head then tilted her head to the left baring her throat to Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru ran his tongue along her neck and gently sucked on the spot where his mark would be placed. He knew that as soon as his fangs broke the skin between her neck and shoulder her instincts would take over and mark him as well. He focused all of his senses on her once more and once he was assured that she was completely calm once again he marked her. Feeling her fangs imbedded in him he knew that their mating was complete all except for the intimate aspect of it. They each pulled back and soothingly laved the place they had bitten with their tongues.

Kagome released a huge yawn, "I think I am ready to go to bed now Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru smirked, "I assumed you would be sleepy after the marking. It takes a lot of energy to complete a mating bond."

Kagome nodded her head and curled into his side as he lay them both down to sleep for the rest of the night.