InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ The return of Anubis ❯ Week 4 ( Chapter 5 )

A/N: I do not own Inuyasha.

Just a heads up! This chapter will have some sexual scenes and as such, I will not be uploading that onto FanFiction.net as per their rules. You can read the full chapter at the other website I uploaded to. (Mediaminer)

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And now, it was the last week.

Just seven or so days until Aria would arrive and take Kagome to Egypt to stop Anubis' revival with the help of other shrine maidens across the globe.

And said miko was training her ass off, day after day, even going as far to push herself to the limit. Again, she was at that mountain ravine along with Kaede, now using her new bow. It was sturdy and withstood every time she poured her power into it and reshape into that sacred bow she had once done before. Kaede was highly impressed to see this new bow of hers actually change into a new one entirely and Kagome would show it to her as the elderly woman came close. Kaede knew she could not hold that weapon, though, because just gripping onto it was already too much for her to bear. It was heavy. Seems only Kagome could handle this one.

She was going over her usual target practice with Kaede's instructions, having to teach her in learning how much should she exert in each arrow she shot from her bow. There's a chance she may be cornered and not have a chance to do anything so she needed to learn how to equally dish out her power through each bow—to find the balance between too much or too little.

And while she trained that day, there Inuyasha would be at the top of a cliff, looking down at his `wife' to see her train for the upcoming trip. He sighed. There was this pit feeling in his stomach that would not go away because of what he had done these past few weeks…

He had been planning to revive Kikyo.

With one last look at the female below, he would turn and rush off into the forest, now off to that shrine some miles away.

He had gathered all the necessary tools he would need for Kikyo's revival—bones from a deceased miko, locks of hair from her reincarnate, goat blood, harpy fangs and lastly… A human heart. He'd vividly remember taking that heart from a dying villager far in the north, having witnessed the young lass be attacked by some stray wolf youkai. She fought for her life but alas, she did not survive. The wolves were about to eat her but Inuyasha had slayed them before they could get to her heart. He carved out that dead womans' heart and kept it within a container filled with an odd green colored liquid which was likely preserving the heart from rotting away.

Inuyasha would arrive at the `shrine' which a burial site where lost souls would wander for eternity on the outside. The reality was that this small mountain was a home to a Kuro Miko—one who specialized in reviving the dead and other dark deeds. It was an enclosure deep underground with the entrance being a cave that was embedded deep within a mountain. Once the hanyou arrived at the base of that mountain, he'd climb up the solid bed rock to a cliff some meters up, now arriving by the small entry way of the cave. He'd step inside and immediately the area grew dark within, the light from outside unable to reach the cave no longer. Those amber hues glowed within the darkness as he trekked further into the mountain, heading downwards, deeper and deeper.

He'd come to stop when the winding path led to a wide, open cavern that was dimly lit by torches all around the damp walls and from here, he laid those eyes on that vile woman who seemed to be currently preparing what the hanyou requested… A charm that would be the key to his beloved's revival.

She had stopped in her work to draw those dark purple hues to her visitor, eyeing the hanyou in the distance. She saw that look he gave her and she'd all but smirk at the male, raising a hand and curled her finger to beckon him closer. Inuyasha growled lowly but he would draw close as instructed, still, he kept his distance once he was just some few feet away from her.

“Natsuki.”

Those fuchsia painted lips of hers spread to a wide grin once her name was called, now taking steps towards the hanyou. Yes, she was a Kuro Miko, wearing similar miko garb but it was all black in color. She had long hair but it would be pulled back into a high pony tail with a side part, bangs covering the left side of her face. She was just as tall as the hanyou, perhaps a tad bit more to be accurate. She had an athletic build with an average sized bust but her arms and legs were a bit thicker than your average woman.

“Do you have the final ingredient?”

His eyes narrowed at the female but he would hand her the final ingredient she would need—the harpy fangs from the Gokurakuchou. It took him quite a long time to obtain these fangs as they liked to live high in mountains and far from anyone. He did find one nest but for some reason, they were all wiped out… One day they were there and the next, they were gone. Either way, he lucked out as he had heard word of another nest in another area.

Once those fangs were in her hands, she'd lean in and place a kiss upon his cheek.

“Thank you, darling.” She'd purr and Inuyasha growled out again. This was all for Kikyo so he had to endure it. As long as he pleased her to how ever much she saw fit, he'd do so without question… All so he could revive Kikyo once more.

Natsuki would depart from the hanyou and placed those fangs upon the small table beside the stone wall. Hands rubbed together and she was delighted to see that she had everything at her disposal!

Why was she doing this? Well, she despised Kagome, after all. That miko was getting her name known within those lands and Natsuki hated it. Just when she was about to make herself known! But luck was on her side when she came across Inuyasha and heard his story. He wished to revive Kikyo when the planets align and the door to the other side would freely be open for all those spirits that wished to cross it. This will no doubt break the girl's poor heart once Inuyasha would succeed in his quest and she could not wait.

Natsuki had now placed everything on that table—the bones, snippets of Kagome's hair, goat blood within that small jar, harpy fangs and that human heart inside a bigger jar with that odd green colored liquid that preserved it. She'd take some steps back and clasped her hands together, Inuyasha watching her as a dark purple aura would surround her form. What was she going to do?

Natsuki then crouched, placing her left hand upon the ground beneath her feet and a magic circle would appear, glowing in that same color of her aura. Words were inscribed between the spaces of that circle and soon, it grew bigger and bigger. She removed her hand and soon a creature would emerge from that circle that was as one foot wide in diameter.

What came out from that portal was a miniature demon that reached up to her knees and it was quite fat and pudgy with burning red skin. Was that a toad? It had horns atop its head and gave one deep croak. Inuyasha raised his brows. What was she going to do? She'd lean down and tapped the toad's nose and it immediately opened its mouth so wide to a point where it was literally impossible for a regular toad to do unless you forced it open and broke its mouth. Then Natsuki would gather up the harpy fangs and dropped them into the toads' mouth. He'd watch as she'd repeat the same process for the goats' blood, the bones of the deceased miko, Kagome's hair snippets and then the human heart.

Once all of the ingredients were inside its mouth, she'd tap the toads' nose again and it immediately closed its mouth, soon hearing crunching sounds. That toad would chew up everything that was put into its mouth and swallowed, now digesting what was just consumed. Then she'd tap its nose again and that frog would disappear in a cloud of black smoke and in its place was a tiny piece of paper.

Was that a charm?

The charm was red in color with kanji written upon it in permanent black ink. It was found around the corners of the charm, followed by the symbol of death in kanji right in the middle. She'd lean down to pick up this charm and on the other side had similar written inscriptions but the symbol in the middle read `Life' in Kanji letters.

Natsuki would turn to Inuyasha and slowly made her way towards him.

“You have one chance to make this work, Inuyasha. Place the charm upon her soul should she manage to escape the spiritual realm when the door opens. I'm sure you could distinguish her soul out from the many others that may choose to escape.”

And she held that charm in her hands with a grin upon her lips, Inuyasha staring at her warily. His amber gaze went to the slip of paper and when he reached out to grasp it from her, she pulled her hand away and waggled a finger at him with her free hand.

“Ah, ah… There is something you owe me.”

And then her grin grew wicked, Inuyasha scowling at the woman again. A part of him wished he did not come across this lady but what other choice did he have? It was the perfect opportunity and he had to take it. He'd do anything to get Kikyo back, no matter what it took. Even if that meant pleasing this damn Kuro Miko before him.

Natsuki stared at the hanyou and waited for her payment and it seems the male did give in as he leaned in and claimed Natuski's lips in his own. He did not want to do this, hell, he would rather kill her but he knew that if he did, this charm would be rendered ineffective and become just another piece of paper. That kiss of theirs grew into something hotter as seconds went, Natsuki even daring to slip in her tongue and this had Inuyasha growling lowly at the wench but that only excited the miko even more.

Tongues would dance and twirl about from within as they continued that kiss for long moments, Inuyasha unable to prevent that burning feeling below. It was like lava, spreading throughout his form. Natsuki had sensed this easily and she pulled back right in time that had the both of them panting heavily for much needed breaths. She saw that hungered gaze the hanyou gave her, smirking in return before she licked her lips.

“Mm, a shame your heart already belongs to another… Or I would have snatched you up already.”

Inuyasha cursed himself mentally, having actually lusted for this woman. God damn it, he needed Kikyo now. Natsuki would then slide that charm into the collar of his haori as she had been paid for her work.

“Here you go, Inuyasha. The charm has been paid. I am willing to help you in your future endeavors should you require my services again.” He'd then feel her hand upon his chest and graze those fingers of hers downwards over the fabric, again leaning in close to where their lips almost touched.

“And your other problems as well.”

And now she pulled away from the hanyou fully, likely dismissing him if he had no other business with her.

Inuyasha tried to calm himself, keeping his urges in check. He did not want to fuck a kuro miko of all people. He knew it would only bring about more problems should he indulge in that kind of affair.

Without word, Inuyasha took his leave as quickly as he could, now holding onto that charm and all he needed to do now was to wait for that fateful day to arrive.

`Just a little longer, Kikyo…'

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It seems Kagome was getting used to her new bow!

It worked with her and it became a part of her, like an extension of herself. She could easily reshape her bow into the new form whenever she wanted but it could not stay in that form for long or else she would truly be drained of all her power. She realized this too late some days ago where she was rendered useless for about an hour. Kaede had warned her, though… But she was so stubborn!

It was already in the mid afternoon by then, Kagome now taking a break. She was at it since the crack of dawn in polishing up her bow and arrow skills and thought this was enough for the day. Good timing too because that sun was beating down its rays so hard upon her flesh, she was already sweating. Luckily she had a deerskin flask with her! It was filled with cool water and not only did she drink from it, she dumped it over her head to cool herself down. It felt so good!

And while that woman paced her way back to Kaede's village, she was starting to grow a bit tired. Her feet were burning and she needed to rest for a bit. Luckily enough, she found a small structure within the forest that was a few ways off from the dirt path she was walking on, promptly straying off course and headed for it. It was a small rest house, likely used once before but she could not sense any presence within or near it. She walked up those small steps and stepped inside and felt so much better once she was away from the burning sun. It was much cooler inside here, the many trees providing shade and the structure itself blocking out those sun rays.

It was like a one room hut with a futon off on the side and surprisingly, nothing was out of place. She'd move to sit upon the edge of the futon and set down her bow beside the wall and remove the strap from around her that held her arrows, placing the quiver beside the bow. She began to fan herself with free hand, still finding it to be too hot with all her clothes on. She was half tempted to strip down to her undergarments.

…Should she?

There was no one around from what her senses told her… but she did not want to take any chances. She'd lean over from her spot upon futon and placed her hand upon the wooden floor beneath her feet. Then she'd focus just a tad to flush out her power and now erect a barrier around the small rest house. An invisible barrier had been casted and now that house would be successfully hidden away from those that may pass by such as a human or some youkai. Only those of the strong would be able to see the house… Not like there were much about, anyway.

And then Kagome began to strip, taking off her obi that was tied securely around her waist. Off that went and then she'd untie those strings that held the top part of her garment together, essentially loosening it up and peeled off that material, revealing the kosode beneath. And once that was removed, there was nothing but sheer silk beneath that wrapped around her chest that covered her modest chest. Lastly, off went that hakama, the material now pooling at her feet. She began to stretch when she was only in her skivvies now, feeling much, much better!

She'd neatly fold up her clothes and placed them upon the edge of the futon, the girl now taking this time to relax in the shade and cool herself down. She'd grab up her flask and began to chug that water like her life depended on it, sighing out in content.

“Mm, what a day…”

She'd eventually move to lie back upon the soft mattress, her gaze going up to the roof of the house. Her mind began to wander, wondering about this supposed trip to Egypt. She was so nervous. Could she even do it? No, no… She made her decision. She can and she will do it. Too late to back down now! Now she wondered how many shrine maidens will be there and where would they all come from? China? Greece? The states? She was going to meet so many in just about a week.

Now once she got there, she'd assume there would be more things to do as they all would have another month until the planets align. Where the world would be at its weakest and all those spirits on the other side will roam free within the land of the living.

Wait a minute…

Inuyasha meeting Kikyo frequently… This had to have no relation to each other, right? He couldn't be planning something behind her back, right?!

She could just ask him… But Kagome was afraid what his answer may be. Hell, would he even answer her?

Kagome groaned. No, she shouldn't even be bothering with this. She knew him better than that. She was certain he wouldn't do that to her.

Why couldn't he be like his half-brother, Sesshoumaru?

Sure, he didn't show emotion much but she knew deep down he could be compassionate. And she could tell how much he liked it when she called him by his pet name, too. To think she managed to reign in that DaiYoukai to a point where she could pretty much have him do what she wanted… Well, if she asked, anyway. She knew of his pride but how easily she could overcome that by just calling him that name.

This left a wide smile on her lips.

She had to wonder what he was doing today or as of late. She hadn't seen him for a while now but that was because she was training day in and out with her new bow. There were times she could sense his presence near but other than that, she was far too focused on her training.

Her eyes closed briefly and listened to the sounds of life all around her with the birds chirping and wind blowing, it put her to ease as she lay there upon that futon. She was actually tempted to take a nap but she couldn't. Should she fall asleep, that barrier would break and she didn't need anyone coming to creep up on her while she was just in her undergarments. If only Sesshoumaru was here to protect her…

Ah, no! Not those thoughts again!

But how could she forget that DaiYoukai? His handsome features surely had her swooning like never before. And those teeth, those lips and his tongue…

Kagome shivered in delight.

She began to think those lips of his that would be placed somewhere else on her body. Kissing her neck and down to her chest, perhaps capturing one of her nipples within his warm mouth. Kagome blushed heavily at the thought and she would even grasp a breast while the thoughts of that DaiYoukai filled her mind, bringing her pleasure like never before. She had to stop thinking about him! She had to stop thinking about those succulent lips, long, slender fingers roaming her body, grasping at her flesh wherever he wished.

“Oh, Kami…”

A heavy breath exhaled out through parted lips and she could not stop that hand of hers wandering down south. A heavy blush of embarrassment masked her porcelain cheeks as she could not believe what she was doing. She had never, ever done this before but she just couldn't help herself. She was so aroused to a point where she wished to please herself with her right hand.

Thank the heavens there was no one around to witness this.

But when she drew near the silken barrier that covered her nether regions, she hesitated. Should she continue? Her right hand slowly inched forwards as curiosity got the best of her and her middle finger would press right where she was burning the most… The moment her finger made contact on the sensitive bud, she gasped out and it ended in a quiet moan through parted lips. A shock of pleasure shot right through her body and never had she ever felt that before. Curiosity got the best of her again and soon that digit would press hard, the girl panting heavily and began to rub firm on that spot.

She moaned out again when she thought of Sesshoumaru, having imagined his finger there upon that bundle of nerves instead of her own, the girl now rubbing furiously. She felt herself grow so moist as the time went on, whimpering in pleasure. She couldn't stop! Lust had overtaken her mind and her very actions, her ring finger now joining in rubbing her nethers. Free hand still grasped at her covered breast, pinching and tugging at that sensitive nipple through the material all the while she touched herself.

She tried not to be loud but she found that it was difficult. She bit down onto her bottom lip but still, whimpers and heavy pants came from those lips every now and then. The girl felt heat form in the pit of her stomach as her arousal grew, overwhelming her entire being as she needed more. She wanted so much more! Her heartbeat raced as she thought of the very idea of what to do next. The heavily flushed face of that miko shut her eyes tight when she slid her fingers beneath that undergarment that covered her now moist and dripping cunt, gasping at how wet she was.

With ease those fingers pressed forwards, Kagome gasping in surprise when she touched something she had not even touched before. Were those the moist lips of her labia? And if she were correct… If she pressed even further, there she would find the entrance to her core. The moment her middle digit slipped inside her, she moaned out, not used to such an intrusion! She couldn't stop her legs from parting when she delved that finger further into her depths, the girl now fully lost within her lust as she stroked herself.

“Mmph..!”

Then her ring finger joined her middle and she took off. She got her rhythm going almost immediately and began to pump those fingers in and out of her, moaning quietly into the air within that small room, her mind clouded with lust for the DaiYoukai. Someone had to help her or she'd lose her mind.

Just some miles away from Kagome's current location would be that very DaiYoukai that was in her thoughts, the male arriving at the mountain ravine where Kagome just was some hours ago. To his surprise, he had not found her here. Amber hues glanced around as he could tell she was here earlier with her scent masking the area, followed by the various craters in the mountain before him. It was no doubt done by that woman, seemingly practicing her bow and arrow skills.

Had she already head back to the village? But he would have come across her while on the way, no? Again he'd inhale deeply, catching the girls' scent once more and it seems she had moved on from here. But… Where? With one strong leap, he leapt up onto a cliff and again sniffed the air, letting his canine senses go to work. Her scent was caught again and it seems she did indeed head back but had something happened? Perhaps she stopped somewhere? Should he follow?

He knew the girl could likely take care of herself and would have no problem in fending off an enemy but why was he so curious. God damn this attraction to her. It was changing him and he was only realizing that now. He was like a damn puppy. He growled at himself for this and eventually gave in to his true canine side and began to follow the trail that was Kagome's scent. Inuyasha's scent also lingered within the vicinity but it was feint and had not mixed with Kagome's. Why was he here, anyway?

Well, no matter. He was far too busy focusing on Kagome's scent to bother with his dimwit of a brother.

He'd pace from the mountainous region to the forest, his senses on alert as he'd scan the area with his aura. He could not pick up anything out of the ordinary but he still found Kagome's scent and followed it.

Little did that DaiYoukai knew that this girl was nearing the final moments of her ecstasy…

Sesshoumaru kept his pace steady as he'd tread even further down that dirt path but the moment he was in miles of that rest house, his eyes widened immensely when he took in her scent again. It changed. She was aroused, greatly. This snapped something within that DaiYoukai, his inner beast breaking free from its imprisonment and came forth. And to his luck… She was alone.

Teeth gritted tight and immediately that Inu youkai took off in blinding speed, rushing to her very location. His beast screamed at him, roaring at him to have her now.

All the while Kagome pleased herself within that small rest house, she already removed that undergarment that covered her nethers, now absolutely lost within her pleasure. She could not sense the approaching DaiYoukai she was having lewd thoughts about and that would be her downfall. She continued to stroke herself, faster and faster and faster, whimpering and groaning in frustration as she tried to reach her orgasm. She was so close!

Sesshoumaru had to restrain himself from shifting into his dog form as the red within his eyes nearly spread throughout his sclera. The more he drew closer to the miko, the more her scent grew stronger. It was filling his lungs slowly by the second and felt his beast grow impatient. He was scaling through that forest so fast; he was like a blur to all that may have caught a glimpse of that DaiYoukai. And there in the distance... He saw it.

The tiny little structure in the distance and it was where her scent was at its strongest.

Sesshoumaru growled lowly the moment he arrived at the rest house, having noted the barrier erected but knew it was a simple one to keep weak ones out. This Sesshoumaru was not weak, that was certain. He paced forwards with a strong gait, those ears picking up those soft sounds she was making from within. He growled lowly again, the male stalking the miko who seeked her release—he was the predator and she was the prey.

Kagome moaned out in complete frustration, the girl unable to find her release! She needed… She needed something more! But what?

Sesshoumaru could sense the girls' frustration and knew that only he could bring her the pleasure that she wished to obtain.

Kagome sat upright and pulled those fingers out from her core, lifting them up to look at her soaked digits. However, she immediately froze when she saw a shadow loom in from the doorway of the rest house. She felt her heartbeat pound in her chest, all sounds of anything else blocked out completely. Her head lifted up slowly and those widened blue eyes found the DaiYoukai there with those burning amber hues bore upon her with a gaze she had not ever seen before.

Not even Inuyasha looked at her like that.

In those eyes held hunger for her and her only and she froze at the spot. She did begin to move the moment he stepped foot inside, her fear growing in replace of that of her arousal, backing up into the corner of her futon. She knew that was not Sesshoumaru, not with that look in his eyes. It was like a beast! A beast that had its sights on her and only wished to devour her.

“Fluffy-chan…?”

Her quiet voice did not reach the DaiYoukai at all. She shut her eyes tight when he was so close to a point where she could feel his heavy breathing through his nostrils. Kagome then gasped out in surprise when that very hand that was just beneath her silken undergarments was seized by a firm grip, the woman pulled closer to the DaiYoukai when he eyed those fingers that still held her slick juices. Without word her middle and index finger disappeared into his mouth and she whimpered when he began to suck on those digits.

Her sweet and lovely nectar was consumed by the beast and Kagome could only watch in awe as he'd have his fill of another taste produced by her. Sesshoumaru removed her fingers from his mouth, those digits sliding along his lips until they were finally free, watching that tongue wash over them. Then his gaze immediately switched to the girl before him and again that fear rose within her being. Fear laced with arousal… What a lovely smell it was.

Kagome felt her heart race when Sesshoumaru moved again after releasing the hold on her wrist, kneeling before the woman and felt those warm, strong hands grasp at the back of her knees.

Oh god! He wasn't going to do what she thought he was going to do… Right?!

His grip was so tight, Kagome felt her body move so fast as it was tugged to him, falling onto her back upon that futon with her legs spread out wide. She blushed heavily in embarrassment as she was fully exposed to the DaiYoukai before her, feeling the sudden rush of cool air waft over her now quivering nethers. She was still dripping wet from what Sesshoumaru could see, her scent at its strongest than ever before.

And without another notice, his mouth delved in to capture that exposed clit right in his mouth. Kagome let out a gasping moan when she felt his hot mouth close over that very tender spot, feeling that tongue move from within his mouth and attack that clit. She began to squirm beneath his hold but she'd soon hear a growl that she knew it was for her to stay put. The girl began to pant heavily, feeling mind go hazy as the male before her was bringing back that lust she had for him and him only. Her moans grew louder and louder and that would only encourage the beast to continue with his actions.

Her hands wanted to take a hold of his head but she didn't, eventually grasping the edge of her futon and soon felt her lower half being raised up even further. His warm, hard grip had slid down from the back of her knees, now grasping just beneath her thighs which only had her spreading her legs even more, whimpering because of this. She couldn't believe what the male was doing to her!

Then his tongue delved deep into her depths, passing those moist walls and found her entrance. That's when his name spilled from her lips in another gasping moan, much louder than the last. She'd feel that moist, wet muscle push forth and thrust in and out repeatedly—essentially tongue fucking her. Her toes curled tight, arching her back up from the futon and began to cry out louder as she could feel something coming. She didn't know what it was! She felt like she was going to burst.

Sesshoumaru was determined to have the girl cum in his mouth, only to gather more of that sweet delicious taste of hers.

“Sess—ahh!”

She couldn't even finish his name when she looked down at him with flushed cheeks, the lust in her blue eyes evident. What got her the most is when that male looked right back up at her from where his face was buried between her legs, that same hunger evident in his eyes when gazes met. A heavy blush rose upon her cheeks when she couldn't find herself to avert her gaze but the moment she felt something shoot right through her spine, her eyes rolled back into her skull and moaned out so loud, someone was bound to hear her from outside her barrier.

“I'm…! So… f-fuck!”

Her legs began to shiver when her head whipped back, the girl reaching her climax. The DaiYoukai growled out deeply once the girl lost it, literally! He'd feel those inner walls clench over his tongue and soon more of those slick juices would spill from her core with Sesshoumaru gathering every bit of her sweet nectar. His greedy tongue didn't miss a single drop, Kagome's moans still haven't ceased as she could still feel that muscle of his move about from inside her when she came on his tongue. Her breathing so heavy as those eyes gazed up at the ceiling of the rest house dreamily, slowly tilting her head down at the male who would clean her right up.

Did that… just… happen…?

She shivered again when the sudden rush of cool air wafted against her nether lips when he pulled away, those eyes watching Sesshoumaru licking his lips as if he finished a full course meal. And that meal was her! He'd slowly set down her lower half upon the futon once he had finished, Kagome slowly pulling her legs closed tight together and sat up, using the wall behind her for support. Kagome had seriously hoped he had his fill because it surely grew much hotter in that rest house than initially.

She was still catching her breath as she watched Sesshoumaru before her, his eyes slowly raking up her form by then, taking in those curves that her undergarments barely hid, up to her breasts, the dip in her cleavage, her collarbones, her neck and then to her face that had once again fear within those ocean blues with a pinch of arousal.

Now the question remained… Should he take her?

Should he do what his brother could not? Bring her pleasure like never before and claim her as his own?

Kagome saw that look of his and knew exactly what he was thinking. They could not continue this. It was too sudden! Kagome stiffened when she saw his hands move grasping her thighs again, leaning in to dip his head into the crook of her neck and let his teeth nip at the spot where neck met shoulder. Kagome shivered, whimpering quietly with his hands still running up her thighs and reached her waist, not having stopped there as Kagome moaned quietly when warm hands slid up her sides.

What was he going to do?!

While his lips attacked her neck, those hands of his slid beneath her silks that covered her chest and grasped her breasts in both of his calloused hands, Kagome moaning out again when he began to knead those mounds. She felt her mind go hazy again, arching her back and just let him do what he pleased to her body.

Wait, no! She couldn't!

It took much of her willpower to raise up her hands and grasp his wrists as much as she could, this act had Sesshoumaru pulling away from her neck while the female he was pleasing before him tried to regain her lost composure. She was so dizzy, so lost! Even as she held onto his wrists, he still continued to knead her breasts as her head tilted downwards to look at him and again, there was that hungered look.

Sesshoumaru's inner beast was telling him to fuck her, to mate her and claim her but there was something about those eyes of hers that blocked him from doing those things he wished to do. And so, he would stop kneading those tender mounds, his hands slipping from her silks but he'd still keep a firm grasp upon the middle of her thighs.

Kagome finally took another deep breath, as she managed to get him to calm down somewhat but she knew that he was at the edge of fucking her right then and there, so, she had to make this quick.

“…Can it wait?”

This had him gazing at her in question when she spoke in a soft tone of voice, one of his finely sculpted brows raising slowly as he did not know what she was referring to.

“What do you mean?”

“Can it wait until… After our trip?”

Did she mean she was referring to… This?

When she saw that look in his eyes, she'd nod her head.

“As much as I want this Fluffy-chan… We cannot continue. Not right now, anyway.”

He stared at her, hard. This meant that he'd have to wait a very long time to have this moment with her again. Could he even wait that long? She would smile back though, knowing full well of the time frame. That and she just admitted that she wanted this. But she knew he could keep his urges in check, right?

Wrong.

He growled at her but the girl was not bothered by this. Instead, her hands would again rise to grasp his head in her hold and she would pull him in for a kiss. The hold on her thighs tightened a tad when he kissed her back, showing the girl how much she would be missing out on the pleasure she was passing up. He was ready to take her now but he had a feeling the girl would take a `rain check' for this. Their kiss did not go anywhere; it remained as is, even as their heads tilted this way and that. Some seconds would pass and she'd pull away, her eyes fluttering open to once again find that hard pressed stare on her, watching his nostrils flare and inhale deeply.

“You ask for too much, miko.”

He'd then hear a soft giggle soon after he spoke with her hands removing from his head. “You'll live, I'm sure.”

Would he though?!

But if she was willing to let him fuck her, does that mean he could also claim her? Should he ask? Shit. He was so unsure of what to do. Damn this woman and the many times he had clouded his better judgment and actions. He'd sigh lightly, eventually releasing the hold on her thighs and the female was so relieved that Sesshoumaru backed down. She didn't want to have something like that happen to her right before her trip!

Well, now that that's over…

Kagome slowly moved to stand and now began to usher out Sesshoumaru from the rest house in which he stared at her again with a questionable stare.

“Out, out! Lemme get some time to myself and change.”

He narrowed his eyes at her and all he'd get in return was a pout from the female. Whatever. He'd let her have her `space' and stepped out of that small rest house, pacing forwards until he'd reach that dirt path. Kagome would soon slip out of that hut within a few minutes, having slipped back on some of her clothing. She didn't wear the kosode beneath, leaving much of her arms free from the sleeves. She strapped her quiver around her and had her bow in her hands, that kosode draped around her shoulders. She would slowly make her way onto that path and those ocean blues found Sesshoumaru just before her and she could see the tiny amount of hunger within those ambers.

“Fluffy-chan, please… How am I supposed to function if you keep looking at me like that?”

He remained silent when she spoke. How could he not? His beast had already taken a liking to her and so did he, especially after tasting not only her blood but her sweet juices. He growled lowly at the female but she would pout in return.

“If you keep that up, I'll just rescind my words from earlier.”

She heard a displeased sound from the DaiYoukai then and he would immediately turn his head around, gazing back down the path. Had he agreed to her terms? She grinned widely as she was victorious over the great Western Lord himself, knowing full well she was the one who was in command here. Hah!

Anyhow, the two would remain silent as they made their way back to the village and Kagome was ready to just relax for the remainder of the day.

~X~

Kagome arrived back at the village in one piece. Thankfully.

And for some reason, Sesshoumaru was still trailing her. Didn't he have stuff to do? Well, whatever. As long as he kept ample distance from her so others won't suspect anything…

And when the two made it back, they would be immediately greeted by Rin, the girl happy to see them both.

“Okaeri, Sesshoumaru-sama, Kagome-sama!” She beamed at them both and Kagome would smile softly at the girl in return, leaning down slowly to pat atop her head. She'd notice Rin still had that doll clutched close to her too; one of the many gifts Sesshoumaru had given her. So cute!

“Hello, Rin-chan. You seem to be in a good mood today. I bet you can't wait until tonight, hm?”

Rin nodded her head happily. Sesshoumaru was quite perplexed at hearing this, having not known what tonight's' significance would be. Rin saw this slight confused look on her guardian's face and she continued to beam at the DaiYoukai and reveal what tonight may hold, “Kagome-sama is going to cook for us tonight! Her ramen is so delicious! You should try some, Sesshoumaru-sama!”

Kagome blushed lightly upon hearing the girls praise and laughed, however, she waved her hand lightly at the thought of Sesshoumaru even trying her cooking. He doesn't eat human food, right?

“I'm sure he has other things to do—“

“If Rin says your cooking is delicious then who am I to not find out myself?”

Kagome blinked.

What?!

Was he really going to stay tonight and try out her cooking?! Oh god. Oh god! But he was a youkai and she was certain youkai didn't eat human food… Then again, Inuyasha seemed to like her food a lot but he was a hanyou. What the hell! Why were youkai so confusing?

Again, Sesshoumaru had surprised her. She moved to stand and took a brief glance towards the DaiYoukai who was already gazing at her and she narrowed her eyes just slightly. His face read nothing but she knew there was something there, even as he skillfully hid that emotion. There was a teensy bit of amusement in those amber hues, no doubt.

Rin then took off to continue playing with her friends within the village and once she was out of range, Kagome would now make her way back to her home, leaving Sesshoumaru to do whatever and now prepare dinner for tonight. She was going to have to use a lot of ingredients since nearly everyone was going to be there.

Oh boy.

Once Kagome reached home, she'd begin right to work because she knew she wasn't going to have any time should she lollygag around. Especially after what just happened some hours ago…

Kagome blushed heavily when she could vividly remember Sesshoumaru's tongue—No! Not anymore! She had to focus.

After slipping into a dark blue kimono, she rolled up those sleeves and then tied up her hair into a bun and once she was ready, that girl went to work.

She'd prepare the pork cutlets, the soy sauce broth, the noodles, a shit ton of noodles that is, some vegetables and she'd change up the ingredients a tad by adding a particular spice within her cooking. And while she was busying herself with her cooking, Sango had already arrived within Kagome's home with her twins and Rin and she could smell the delicious scent of that food coming from within the other room she'd assume Kagome would be.

“Kagome-chan! It smells delicious!”

“Kagome-sama, do you need help?”

Rin would make her way to Kagome who was finishing up the last bit of dinner and the miko would instruct her to get those bowls ready. She had a feeling everyone would be here tonight, given how delicious her home smelled right now. She was definitely not ready for this! Then again, when was the last time they all ate together?

That day rolled into the late afternoon and Kagome had finally finished her cooking, breaking out some sweat! She really outdid herself, though. And right on time, Miroku would make his appearance, having brought in his son that was currently cradled in his arms. Sango would motion for him to come over and so he would, sitting beside his wife and they'd smile happily at each other. Next came Shippou along with Kohaku, already eager to try out Kagome's food because they could smell it right from outside.

Kagome didn't bother waiting for everyone to get here so she'd already serve out helpings to those that came, a smaller amount for Sango's twins and now she would wait for them to have a taste of her ramen she made.

She put her heart and soul into this!

Rin was the first to dig in, the look on her face was quite ecstatic because she knew she was not going to be disappointed. With chopsticks in hand, she'd gather a bit of those soft noodles and the moment she placed them into her mouth, her eyes widened and lit up like a Christmas tree.

“Oishi!”

And then Rin began to consume more of that Ramen rather happily with Miroku and Sango following suit. Both of their eyes widened in unison and couldn't believe the taste.

“Umai… Kagome-sama, you've really outdid yourself!”

Kagome would blush lightly at Miroku's praise, Sango nodding her head in agreement as she just kept on eating. Her twins would repeat the same word as their father and tried their hardest to not make a mess as their mother instructed before their arrival here.

“Kagome-chan, this is really good!”

Now looking over to Shippou and Kohaku who began to devour their bowls as if it was nothing. She laughed lightly.

“Alright, alright! Slow down, the food's not going anywhere.”

And when she began to prepare two larger bowls for Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru... Lo and behold! There they were. Kagome sensed both of those Inu youkai approaching and the first to come in would be Inuyasha. He was surprised to see nearly everyone he had traveled with here in his home, already eating happily to their content. He was about to voice his frustration but Kagome had already came up to him with a bowl in hands and handed it to the hanyou with a smile upon her face. Was she angry again? No… She wasn't.

Was she actually happy? In a good mood? What brought about that?

“Okaeri, Inuyasha. Had a good day?”

He stared at her in disbelief when he heard that tone of voice, having known something must have happened today with his `wife'. But who was the cause of that? And should he even question it? He only wished to see her in a good mood and was not going to make it any worse than it already is. He'd still keep his gaze on her until he'd watch her eyes move to the doorway. Those eyes of hers widened and soon his gaze would follow hers and spot his brother.

Wait, why the hell was he here?!

Rin was the third one to notice Sesshoumaru's presence and she beamed at her protector. “Sesshoumaru-sama! You're here!”

That had everyone pausing in their food to have all their eyes upon the DaiYoukai who just graced them all with that icy cold stare which had them shivering in fear at the spot! Well, save for Kagome and Rin. The two of them smiled at him and welcomed him like any other. That's when Kagome would depart from Inuyasha and she would prepare a bowl for the DaiYoukai and for some reason, she was not nervous at all. Actually, she was eager to see him eat and actually try out her cooking.

Either way, the rest of them went back to finishing their bowls and Shippou and Kohaku were the first ones to be done, “Seconds please!” The two boys calling out in unison to the miko who was now heading towards Sesshoumaru with his own bowl.

“Ooh, so fast! Give me a moment you two.”

Now, when she turned to look upon Sesshoumaru, again, that flash of hunger was seen in those amber hues and she pouted, refraining from huffing as she would hand the bowl of ramen to him, “I said quit it!” Words ushered out in a quiet whisper that Inuyasha even had trouble hearing. Had something happened between his brother and Kagome?

“Hn.”

Sesshoumaru now glanced down to the bowl of ramen that was going to be handed to him and he had to admit, it did smell delicious. When he'd take that bowl from her, Kagome felt his fingertips brush right over her own and that small amount of physical contact was enough to get her nearly weak in the knees. It was like a sudden jolt of electricity that shot right down her spine and felt it down to the tip of her toes. She kept her footing and that small smile on her face but she was literally about to yell at the DaiYoukai before her. He did that on purpose! Once he had the bowl in his hands, she'd quickly depart from him, lest she'd travel in those thoughts again.

“Alright, who wanted seconds again?”

And the lot of them would raise their bowls up into the air, including Sango's twins. Kagome smiled brightly at them all and she'd serve out more of that delicious ramen to those that wished to have seconds. And to her surprise, they ate everything! Kagome was actually glad she made more than the norm because she had a feeling they would ask for more helpings.

She'd watch over everyone that ate their second helping and soon she'd hear her stomach rumble while she stood within the room. She had been so busy that she even forgot to feed herself! Before she could make a bowl for herself, Kagome was approached by Sesshoumaru with those blue eyes looking over him then gazed at his face. He stared back and thankfully there was no hunger in those hues but she was even more surprised when the DaiYoukai handed back a completely empty bowl.

Did he really just eat everything?!

She could not believe it. Did he really enjoy her cooking? The shocked Kagome took back that empty bowl and glanced down at it briefly only to glance back up at Sesshoumaru who still regarded the female with his usual expressions.

“Seems Rin was right.”

Kagome couldn't even form words when she held that empty bowl so all she would do is smile brightly at the DaiYoukai, giving him one of her infamous heartfelt smiles that surely worked on Sesshoumaru. And there it was again, that lingering feeling within him that he could not describe. What was it?

With everyone that had their fill within that busy home of hers, the day drew to the night and that's when the lot of them would take their leave from Kagome's home. Goodbye's given to all her companions, seeing them off for the night.

Inuyasha on the other hand… He noticed the many glances both Kagome and Sesshoumaru had given each other, the hanyou slowly coming to realize that something may have happened between the two. But what? And why was he feeling this way? Was he actually jealous that Kagome was buddying up to his half-brother?

Sesshoumaru had taken his leave as well from Kagome's home, being the last one to do so and once again, the married couple was by themselves within that small little home of theirs.

“Such a lively bunch, hm?”

Kagome speaking up to the hanyou that sat there in silence, his eyes still at the doorway where Sesshoumaru had long left. His gaze would move to Kagome as she'd disappear into the next room to clean up those empty bowls, making sure the place is cleaned before she retired for the night. She was exhausted! Never had she ever cooked so much in one day. But in reality, she found it quite fun! Especially when Sesshoumaru actually took time out of his day to visit and eat all of her cooking…

Kagome began to swoon when she cleaned those bowls and Inuyasha saw this when he'd peer from around the corner. What the hell was she thinking about?

“Hey, Inuyasha.”

The male nearly gasped when his name was called, surprised that she even noticed his presence. Well, it was obvious since she could tell that he was staring pretty hard at her.

“W-what is it?”

“Sesshoumaru is coming along with us to Egypt.”

Inuyasha blinked slowly, trying to recollect what was just said. Did she just say that Sesshoumaru was going with them to Egypt?! Why?

“…”

“I asked him to come.”

“…”

Inuyasha was still silent. What could he even say? Not like he could protest. It wouldn't even change anything. Kagome would then turn around and glance at the hanyou with a small smile and Inuyasha would just shake his head. There was no changing her mind once she made her decision. That most he knew.

“You sure about him coming along?”

Kagome nodded her head.

Inuyasha sighed. Actually, this may be good, somewhat. With all that's about to happen in Egypt when the planets align, they'll need all the firepower they could get. As the miko heard no more opinions from the hanyou, Kagome had continued to finish clean up those bowls and once everything was done, she went to crash right in her futon once the place was straightened up. She was so tired! She didn't even bother changing out of her kimono she wore and just slid right beneath the covers, falling asleep some minutes later.

Inuyasha would slip into that futon beside her for the first time in a long time, watching her sleeping face.

She looked to be at peace and only hoped she'd continue to look so when the time would come for his ultimate betrayal.

~X~

The next morning had the sun rising high above in the sky with life now taking its course once more in that endless cycle.

Kagome was still fast asleep, having worked to the bone the night prior. She was going to need all the rest she could get since the trip to Egypt was soon.

Inuyasha was up since the crack of dawn, sitting atop his home as he'd watch the sun rise in the distance. He was in thought that entire time, nearly having second thoughts on this whole thing. Should he truly revive his beloved? It was not fair to her at all and she deserved another chance. And even if he did revive her, how would he be able to choose between the two women he'd come to love so much in his life? He swore that Kagome was for him and only him, they two of them born for each other.

Yet, as of late… The more he thought of Kikyo, the more he began to hate himself more and more for not having protected her as he promised. He could remember Kikyo's last words to him on that fateful day underneath the stars.

Why did everything have to turn out this way?

Once the sun became more visible within the sky, he'd leap down off from his home and perked an ear as he'd listen within, having noticed Kagome was still sound asleep. He wasn't going to bother her as he knew she was likely tired from all what she did yesterday.

Sesshoumaru…

Again, this rising feel of jealousy. Why? Was he that greedy that he couldn't see Kagome with anyone else?

The hanyou began to pace his way out of the village as those villagers would stir awake, some of them heading out of their homes and waved their good mornings to the passing hanyou. He would nod his head back to them all, still keeping silent.

“To think a miko married a hanyou!”

“But are they truly happy? They've been arguing a lot lately…”

“Just goes to show you that humans and youkai cannot be together.”

“You say that but Rin-chan gets visited by that youkai almost every week!”

“But Inuyasha is a hanyou, seems he really has it bad…”

The musings of those villagers that conversed this morning did not go unheard by the hanyou when he strode pass them all, likely not paying them any attention even though he could hear everything. It reminded him of the past when he wasn't accepted by anyone, given his heritage. He only had his mother to console him when times got rough. This shouldn't bother him but… Why was it coming up now?

By the time the hanyou reached that large hill, there in the distance he would find Sesshoumaru, his eyes up in the sky as he'd assume for him to be in thought. Why was he here? He was hanging around here a lot lately, for some reason or another. When the passing wind blew by, both of their silver locks would be carried along freely, the DaiYoukai slowly turning to look upon his half-brother.

“Inuyasha.”

His greeting was less than pleasant, as always.

“Sesshoumaru.” Inuyasha scowled at his elder sibling and glared daggers at him. Was he angry? Sesshoumaru noticed this and paid no heed to it, having note cared what his brother was feeling.

“I don't know what it is that you have between you and my wife—“

“Your wife?” He'd repeat in that nonchalant tone, regarding his brother with an air that was aloof and disheartening.

Inuyasha immediately growled, more so that the elder sibling regarded Kagome's title that was likely untrue these past few months, rather than being swiftly cut off from his words.

“She is mine and you will not have her.”

That's when Sesshoumaru turned to face Inuyasha with a death glare that shone bright in those ambers of his, his blood nearly boiling over when he made that boldface claim.

“If she is your mate then why have you not marked her yet?”

Inuyasha's eyes widened upon hearing those words come from Sesshoumaru and stood there speechless. Why had he not marked her? He'd been so hesitant, ever since they proclaimed their love for each other. A part of him knew that Kikyo could be saved and he stuck to that ever since. It was lodged away in the back of his mind, the far depths of his heart and that day when the dragon youkai came and told of the planetary alignment, those thoughts of saving Kikyo came back full force.

It was a chance of a life time. Who knows when the next alignment of planets would happen again? He may not even be alive to witness it.

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed when Inuyasha could not find an answer in which he'd assume he couldn't. His brother was still a child, as much as he did not want to witness. The DaiYoukai would settle down a tad but still remained his hard pressed stare upon the hanyou.

“You must be a fool if you think no one has noticed your constant absences throughout the days that come and go.”

Frankly, Sesshoumaru did not care what was going on between him and Kagome and it wasn't his business but it was slowly becoming a part of his business since he began to grow attached to the miko. He had enough of seeing her sad whenever it came to the topic of his half-brother.

Inuyasha said nothing as the silence thickened between them; again that passing wind blew right on by which was the only sound that emerged from between the two. Then the first one to move along that path would be Inuyasha, taking one step forwards and then another and then another… Without another word, Inuyasha strode right on pass Sesshoumaru, having not bothered to even look at his face. Sesshoumaru kept his gaze ahead and he, too, did not bother to view his brother as he would disappear in the distance.

And soon the DaiYoukai's eyes would draw to the sky as the sun would make its appearance in the distance but those clouds drew near and began to block the suns' rays, thickening by the minute.

A heavy downpour would grace those feudal lands that morning, providing rain that seemed to be scarce this summer.

Was this a sign?

~X~