They all sat there in an awkward silence, no one willing to make the first move. No one except Inuyasha that is.

"So Sesshomaru" said Lord did not appreciate the grin on the hanyous' face "how does it feel knowing your future with our Kagome lies solely on the beings before you"

"You seem to misunderstand hanyou" Sesshomaru began "Lady Kagome has a mind of her own and free to do what she wishes. If she were truly the type of person to be so dependent on another's view of someone else than this Sesshomaru would not be wasting his time here with you. Given she has stated that the view of a certain duo is important to her, in the end it will all come down to how she feels"

He began to stand and make his way to the door.

"The fact that none of you are willing to say anything towards this Sesshomaru for the fear of your lives tells me you have your minds made up about this one. And Inuyasha the fact that you believe you have a say her happiness is truly pathetic. You burned that bridge a long time ago" and with that he left.

No one knew what to say out of shock.

Never has the Lord of the West spokenly so freely in one standing before. They believed he was more of a one worded type of guy.

Shippo was the first to break the ice after the Lord left.

"Here you go Inuyasha" Shippo picked something off the ground

"What is it runt ain't shit in that paw of yours"

"Of course it is Inuyasha, it's your face that fell after Sesshomaru put you in your place"

And like that, everyone was laughing.

"You know. He's right" Sango chuckled "we didn't really give him a chance"

"You are right My Sango, our Kagome is counting on us to help her in a life changing decision" Miroku continued.

"Let's get this shit over with" Inuyasha growled still fuming at what his brother said about him. He knew he was right.

Inuyasha led the way as the others followed.

"How have you been the last few years Kouga" Kagome asked.

The two were in the middle of Inuyasha's forest near the well leaning against the God tree with Kouga's head in her lap.

"It was rather interesting" he answered softly taking in her scent.

'Sakura blossoms'

"Care to elaborate" she giggled.

"Ever since you left after Naraku's death I couldn't get you outta my head. You were the first and only woman to avoid my advances. Others would have killed for that attention especially from a Lord. I kept asking myself why. I did everything right. I claimed you in front of my clan, protected you, and brought gifts but nothing."

At this point he was now sitting up looking at her.

Blue clashed with Blue.

"After you left, I had nothing to do but think. Then I realized I was courting you as if you were a demon and not human. The others made me realize I was offending you rather than romancing you. I didn't respect you, your feelings, or your space. I was just thinking of myself and my next conquest but" he paused as he turned to look at the sky deep in thought,

"But the slayer made me realize the biggest mistake I've ever made with you. I made you feel as if I only wanted you for my own gain due to your MIko abilities and your ability to see the shards. I saw you as way to make myself stronger and most feared demon around"

He stopped talking and looked shamefully towards her.

"And for that I am greatly regretful, I never meant for you to feel that way, I was just being stupid"

The more he talked the more Kagome couldn't believe who she was speaking too. This wasn't the same Kouga she first met.

No. This Kouga was wiser, stronger, calm and level headed.

She was brought back hearing beautiful deep chuckle.

"Huh, what" was her brilliant response.

He just laughed softly before repeating himself.

"I said I'm grateful that you gave me this opportunity"

"I am too Kouga" she blushed.

The two began laughing as they took turns talking about their childhood and past.

As they came into the clearing, Kagome was a little bewildered by the scenery before her.

Her friends were around a fire laughing at the antics of her cute little twin nieces. Inuyasha, as usual was in a tree close to his mate and son. Sango was next to Miroku holding their son as well as Kohaku and Shippo tried their best to gather up the two little troublemakers for bed.

But what got to her was the fact that the two little cuties were now circling around Sesshomaru. As usual his eyes were closed but very aware as he stood grabbing the two kids by the nape of their kimonos and handed them over to Kohaku and Shippo.

Just then Gold met Blue but as quickly as the clasehd, they were interupted.

"I'll see you later Kagome" he said before kissing her cheek softly.

No one saw the smirk the wolf gave knowing that a certain demon Lord was furious but obviously didn't show it.

Said Demon Lord was pulled from his thoughts as the object of his affection began walking towards him.

He didn't appreciate the smell of wolf all over her but he digressed.

"I'm looking forward to our time together tomorrow Sesshomaru, it should prove to be interesting"

"That it shall be Miko" he stood in front of her looking down. He bent and whispered softly in her ear.

"Very interesting indeed" he pulled back smirking at his accomplishment before disappearing into his light orb.

She couldn't believe that his voice alone could make er shiver in want.

'I wonder if that counts as intimacy' she thought feeling a little wet between the legs as she ran to her hut bidding everyone a goodnight.