On the inside, Kouga was doing back flips. He couldn't believe what was happening. He finally won. He finally got the girl he's been wanting for so long now. Right now, he felt complete.

He was a strong Lord in need of an alpha female who will always be there and he has her in his arms.

But for some reason he couldn't help this nagging sensation in the back of his mind but pushed it back in favor of his current situation.

When they pulled apart, he could see something was wrong.

He didn't like the sadness in her eyes.

'Oh Kami no' he pleaded inwardly 'the Kami's couldn't be that cruel could they. . .'

"Kouga" she said sadly

'No No No' he chanted over and over in his head.

"Kouga these last 2 months has been nothing below amazing. What I said was true, I do love you but we are too much alike. Every moment together has felt like a wonderful teenage love affair, but. . . but I know that would never last. I want something long term and forever, and the fact that I'm in charge of keeping peace throughout all wolf clans is just too much. I may sound selfish but I want nothing more than stability in my life after all the constant fighting"

She watched painfully as the light in his eyes turned to hopelessness.

He gently grabbed her hand and softly placed her palm against his cheek.

"There is nothing I can do to change your mind" he whispered.

"I'm sorry Kouga but no"

He gently took her other hand and pulled her into him and gave her one last passionate kiss.

It was deep, loving, passionate, heated yet filled with so much sorrow.

She barely heard him whisper a sweet goodbye before leaving in his sand tornado.

She wiped the tear away and turned to her future mate.

"Sesshomaru" she smiled softly walking towards him.

"What I said was true. What Kouga and I had was what I wanted but not what I needed. I need stability in my life, a love that will never die and happiness at every corner. In all honesty I don't know how this will turn out in the end but if you accept me, I'm willing to give it a try"

"I wouldn't ask for anything less Kagome" and with that, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her.

The kiss held happiness, passion, and promises of many adventures to come.

"My mate" he whispered holding her close to him.

He felt something he has never felt before. He had an idea of what it was, and was grateful that it was Kagome who ignited it in him.

"Enough of this mushy crap" Inuyasha growled "I'm hungry lets go"

Kagome just laughed and the two followed behind of the others.

"Is it okay if we leave in morning" she asked sweetly.

She was exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster and wanted to rest.

"Yes love, it is fine" she loved that smile.

That smile was special because ONLY she would see it. She didn't like the fact of hiding their love, but she knew she had nothing to worry about with Sesshomaru. He will show affection just not too much.

That's all she asks from him.

The gang were all in her hut around the fire pit laughing and enjoying each others company.

Sesshomaru sat in the corner against the wall with Kagome comfortably in his lap as she interacted with her friends.

"You mean to tell me that you actually had to think on who you wanted" Inuyasha growled

"Damn it Inuyasha. . . I chose you didn't I. . It's all in the past" Kikyo sighed.

"Oh I'm sorry if I'm a little concerned that my mate was in love with one of the biggest most evil demon to be born. . . other than the bastard anyway" he said pointing towards his brother.

He gave a painful yelp from being hit in back of head with a rock from the fire pit making everyone laugh.

"Anyway Inuyasha" Kikyo giggled "Onigumo wasn't evil, NARAKU was, he was just too desperate and gave his soul away but was overpowered, but as I was saying, in the end I picked the better choice" she said embracing her jealous mate.

"That's right" he grinned "I am the better choice" he gloated kissing his mate.

Soon everyone went their separate ways for the night as Shippo and Rin went to their own rooms leaving the adults to themselves.

Kagome was about to get up but was stopped when Sesshomaru lifted her and walked towards her room.

He gave her privacy to change and when he came back in, he knew this night would be a long one.

She looked so beautiful as the moonlight focused on her. She wore what he assumed was from her time.

It was a light blue silk thin strapped nightgown that stopped a little above the knee. Her hair was now in a single french braid that laid to the side draping over her shoulder. That light blush on her cheeks only added towards her innocence.

"T-There's plenty of room on t-the bed" she offered.

She's never been in bed with a man before.

With Inuyasha, the most they did was kiss before everything blew up in her face.

"Hnn" he went to remove his haori and shoes. He was just now wearing his bottoms.

He walked over and held her close.

He could feel her nervousness. He lifted her chin to make her look at him.

"Do not be nervous Kagome" he whispered "I will do only what you want me to do when you are ready" he kissed her lips before laying the both of them in the bed with her in his arms.

Soon the two fell into a deep peaceful sleep.

"You better take care of her bastard" Inuyasha growled

"I am not you Inuyasha" he growled back making Inuyashas' eyes grow wide.

NEVER had he EVER said his name.

Sesshomaru decided it was time to clear the air.

He turned towards Kagome "I will be back shortly" and with that, he grabbed Inuyasha by the nape of the neck and dragged him into the words.

"It's about time" Kikyo laughed

"What do you mean" Kagome asked.

"I knew Sesshomaru never really hated his brother, if that was the case, Inuyasha would have been dead a long time ago"

That's one thing the two had in common. They were both observant

Inuyashas' Forest

He dropped Inuyasha on the ground effectively kicking him out of his trance.

"WHATS THE BIG IDEA ASS HOLE" he yelled reaching for Tessaiga but Sesshomaru was faster as he held both of his brothers hands behind his back.

"You are going to be quiet and listen little brother" he growled "Now I know you do not remember because you were but a pup. There was a time we were close. We played and I protected you. I even helped Izazyio when I she was busy taking care of you, but we became distant when I came of age to train for the throne. You were kept away from because they thought you may be a hinderance. In my absence, the servants filled you with lies and hate towards me. Regardless of what you believe, I do not hate you nor have I ever did. By the time war had broken out, you wanted nothing to do with me. You and your mother were sent away for protection. When I heard what had happened, I followed fathers scent but it was too. He and your mother were gone, but I couldn't find you"

Inuyasha couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"I searched the woods but you were long gone. When heard word of your presence it was when you were pinned to the tree"

By now, Sesshomaru released his hands but Inuyasha remained with his back towards him.

"The time in the cave was our next meeting. Your anger and hate grew into disgust at just looking at me. From that day on, I vowed to do something father was not able to do. Train you. I never wanted Tessaiga, but I knew you would protect it with your life so I used that to my advantage. With every encounter you became stronger. You even best me battle when taking my arm, but your training was not complete. You have brawns but little brain. You run aimlessly into battle and do not think before speaking. That palace was left for the both of us, when you decide to return is on you"

His voice became serious and firm "But know this Inuyasha, upon arrival, you will be trained in strategy and knowledge like this Sesshomaru"

And with that, he left leaving Inuyasha to gather his thoughts.

"How did he take it" Kagome asked as they flew through the skies towards the palace.

"It is hard to tell. He did not look at me once nor did he speak. . . we will have to wait and see" he smiled as she kissed his cheek in reassurance.

"He'll come around" she offered.

"Hnn" after another hour of flying, the two were now at the palaces' front doors.

As soon as they entered, their new journey began.

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Literally

Deep within the words

3 figures stared into the mirror as the couple returned.

"Let us begin gentlemen"

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Who are these people ?

How is Inuyasha taking the news ? ?

Why is Kagome the target ? ? ?

Could this be another evil like Naraku ? ? ?