I'll be there with a love that's strong

Kagome paced her room, so many mixed emotions were rushing through her. Her old human heart beat with fear, warning, and confusion, but it's attracted to him. However, her new demonic heart was beating with heat and flutter. She felt the need to obey, to desire, to be desired.

She still could not believe his words or his touch. Her human heart could not catch up, but her demonic side purred at the idea.

Both wanted love; there was no question there. Kagome began to wonder, "Is he really capable of such a love?"

"My son is quite capable of many things that I assure you."

Kagome moved quickly and turned to see a woman who looked a lot like Sesshomaru standing on her balcony. She moved with ease and grace, closer to Kagome and then around her. Kagome took in her scent and power in what was an assessment, much like she was doing to her.

"You look the part, but you are small and meek."

Kagome actually growled, and his mother stopped. "Now that's better," She smiled, and Kagome stopped growling.

"If you wish to keep my son, you had better learn to pique his interest."

"Keep him? He isn't a pet." She declared.

"My son only thinks he wants a submissive; he doesn't."

Kagome raised an eyebrow.

"His late father had a submissive bitch, and yet he went to a human," She now stood in front of Kagome. "Ask me why, little one,"

"Why?" She obeyed, really wanting to know.

"Because she riled him up."

"I'm pretty sure I riled him up a lot before my death," Kagome said flatly,

"Yes, and here you are, alive, and that might be why he has so quickly chosen you,"

"Chosen me?"

"I can smell him on you, but not a fool, girl. Why would he not? You are the last Inu. Though I suspect it would have happened, either way, your turning is only luck."

"He said you would come to test me."

"Oh, I will."

"After you accept me?"

"You are accepted. I knew you before this; there is nothing to deny. I will also help you."

"Help me?" And here he had her fearing his mother,

"You have not yet come into full demonic bloom."

"No," Kagome answered,

"Then, I am here to help you rile his beast."

Kagome blushed deeply. "Why?" She was shocked,

"I want beautiful grand pups; I wish to meet them!"

Kagome could only stare,

"That, and you, Miko, will love him. Love him for him, not for status or power. Your love is strong; I have witnessed it."

Kagome could only nod as the older demoness washed her power over her in acceptance.

But Kagome wasn't sure, love him? What about him? She looked at her hands. Was he only acting like this because of the change?

"Because I'm Inu?"

Kagome was tired of people wanting her for a reason: the jewel, her power, the jewel.

His mother grabbed her chin. "Just as you will love him for him, he will look to you only for you; my son Kagome is not a weak male, nor is he shallow."

She wanted to believe that.