InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ The return of Anubis ❯ A troubled heart ( Chapter 9 )

A/N: I do not own Inuyasha.

Also, some more sexual scenes ahead! And you guessed it, it won't be uploaded onto FanFiction. It'll be at its usual place.

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The second week began within Egypt and once more those maidens were currently training to stop Anubis' revival.

Atem had learned that the surrounding areas within the lands of Egypt had become restless as the days drew near to the planet's alignment. So anyone traveling anywhere within the desert would likely be attacked by those followers of Anubis. A warning was given to his people, telling them that they should proceed with caution if they chose to travel. That and to not travel alone lest they wish to forfeit their lives to those bandits.

That Pharaoh would be within the throne room, likely angered by the fact that the Bandit King was finally making his move. But it made no sense. Why would Bandit King Bakura side with Anubis? Did he somehow join forces with that mad god and also plan to aid in his escape from the underworld? Or perhaps Bakura was acting on his own accord? He knew that vile man wanted his head ever since his father sealed him away in that tomb…

But that tomb had long been broken into and still to this day, he could not find who had done so.

It had been about a century since that tomb was broken into and the Bandit King stayed silent ever since… Up until now. He had to be planning something and Atem was determined to stop him once and for all.

“Atem.”

His thoughts would be interrupted as the voice of his cousin was heard within the throne room, Atem slowly shifting within his seat upon throne and now brought his powerful gaze onto Seto.

“What is it?”

“The festival preparations are complete. Now all that remains is for the night of the full moon.”

Ah, yes. The full moon. Atem had nearly forgotten. That will be arriving in about two day's time if he was right.

“Good. And where are the maidens?”

“They are with Ishtar at the Temple of Duran.”

A firm nod of the head was given, “Good. See to it that they are well rested once they are done at the temple… They'll need their strength for the festival.”

Seto bowed his head before Atem, “Of course, my liege.”

And with that, the priest was dismissed, now exiting the throne room and Atem began to ponder on what to do next. His eyes immediately glanced off to his side and already his long time friend was there, waiting for Atems' command.

“Mahad.”

“Yes, my lord?”

“I want extra guards posted at every entry into the city. Something… just doesn't feel right to me.”

Mahad tilted his head in question upon hearing those words from his friend but he did not dare question it and bowed his head before the Pharaoh.

“Consider it done.”

And now Mahad would stand, turning to the guards that were posted just near to the king and ordered them to start rotating their posts and beef up the security at the entrances to the city. Guards began to scramble and move as they were told and within the hour of that early morning, more guards would be posted at all of the cities' entrances, armed and ready to take down intruders that may come forth.

Hopefully this will ease the tension within his people. He only wished for them to feel safe within his kingdom.

And at the same time, Kagome and the other three shrine maidens would be at the Temple of Duran, a temple that was built within the city and was located at the far south eastern side of the foothold. And all of their guardians would be there, too, plus those four dragons.

Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru would be outside that temple, Aria gracing them with her presence; Kisara was with that black dragoness as well and kept her company while Asche and Freed began to mess with Lakoya's guardian—a timber wolf youkai.

It was the first time they had ever seen him since he had kept to himself within his suite with Lakoya and only chose to come out today because they were still in the city. He was Lakoya's guardian and he vowed to protect her. Just like Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru as they were here today. They couldn't do so before since those maidens were traveling from temple to temple that week.

The timber wolf's name was Lupus and that was all he gave those dragons because he hated dragon youkai. Too bad Asche and Freed were oblivious to this. They didn't get the hint, either.

Lupus was a six foot tall athletic male wolf youkai. He had the same skin shade as Lakoya, tanned skin that was riddled with various battle scars across his body. He wore nothing but deerskin clothing that consisted of a jacket that left a bit of his bare chest revealed, followed by a deerskin pelt that wrapped comfortable around his waist and ended with nearly worn out moccasins upon his feet. His hair was long but it only reached up to his shoulders, jet black in color but there were dark blue tints in his hair that shone bright when the sun rays reflected off of the sheen. War paint would be found upon his face and those eyes were a magnificent shade of hazel that even Aria found to be astonishing.

And not only Anna came by herself, so did Dria, who was the maiden that hailed from the harsh lands in the north.

Those four girls were currently inside that temple, now going over a hymn in their native tongue—Old Egyptian. Everything went smoothly as per Ishtar's thoughts but for some reason, Kagome looked to be troubled. She was in tune with the prayer but she could see her aura falter somewhat, as if something was on her mind and she could not focus upon the task at hand. Actually, she had been not the same ever since she passed out beneath the sun some days ago. Had something happened to the poor girl?

But in the end, they managed to get through that hymn, understanding its significance and poetry behind it. Kagome was now starting to understand the religion of Ancient Egypt and never felt like she was tuned to with the spirits like ever before. She felt like she progressed far more than she would have ever done on her own.

Long hours would pass by and once the Morning Prayer was over, Ishtar and the four girls would emerge out from that temple. Kagome's eyes gazed up at the sky above and noticed it was still morning to her surprise. Honestly, she felt like they were in there for hours. Was she struggling that much?

As the maidens would return to their dragons, Ishtar would call for Kagome before she would return to Aria. The miko heard this and turned to Ishtar to find worry over her facial features. Slowly, the oracle would approach her, “Kagome, is something ailing you?”

She heard her quiet voice and the concern within her tone and it seems Ishtar knew of her current internal strife. Kagome bit her lip and gaze would slowly drop downwards while her head shook. “I'm sorry… I have just… A lot on my mind.”

And boy, did she!

She just fucked Inuyasha's half-brother some days ago and it has been on her mind ever since. Sesshoumaru took her virginity and she was completely okay with that. And what was worse was that Inuyasha began to notice how the two of them were gradually getting close, far closer than he would have ever imagined. And Kagome would shower his half-brother with so much more attention than himself… It angered the hanyou and he did not know why. There were many times he wanted to confront to her about it but he knew it would only backfire and make this whole trip sour. Honestly? He just had to bare it. Bare it until Kikyo was revived and he could finally say goodbye to all this.

Kagome also noticed how much Inuyasha was behaving lately, knowing full well the hanyou grew jealous as she would hang around more with Sesshoumaru. And that DaiYoukai did not mind this one bit. What he did mind was the fact that he was changing around her. He was looking at her differently. He didn't just see her as any other human or miko, he saw her as a woman who held great strength and would perhaps be quite the mate to have should she allow him to mark her.

Yes, it came to that as Sesshoumaru did not dare to admit to himself.

Was he… Growing soft? To think this girl had so much an effect on him to a point where he actually began to open up around her and her only. He still remained stoic as can be when it came to others.

Kagome smiled softly at Ishtar before her and bowed her head. “I will be fine, Miss Ishtar. I'm just homesick, is all.” A lie that was partially true.

Ishtar listened to the miko intently but eventually nodded her head. “Alright. But please Kagome, take care of yourself.” Whatever reasons she chose not so share about her troubles, Ishtar would not press the matter further to not bother the girl. She'd watch her smile in return and head off to approach the black dragoness and those two silver-haired youkai companions of hers.

Aria waved to the now approaching Kagome who smiled brightly at her dragoness friend and soon she'd grace her gaze to both of the silver haired youkai beside her. Inuyasha didn't look to happy as his hands slid into the sleeves of his haori and Sesshoumaru already had his sights upon Kagome and she could feel the heat raising to her cheeks quickly. Why was he affecting her so much lately? All they had was just sex so… Why is it that every time she saw his face, she began to melt?

“Alright my dear girls… That concludes the prayer for the day. And to remind you all, the festival of the moon is in two days time. This will be the day that half a year has passed and we will give blessings to Khonsu, the god of the moon. Your dragon guardians will provide you what you will need for that day.”

Ah, Kagome remembered this. She had learned about Khonsu when she went to the Temple of Edfu last week. So, they were going to celebrate that day here in the kingdom? She was so excited! She was going to experience a festival in Ancient Egypt. That meant a lot of singing and dancing, too.

Ishtar then clasped her hands together in front of her and bowed before them all. “Let the day be well to you all.”

And with that, the oracle would take her leave, those Palace guards making way for the woman when she paced across the courtyard in silent stride. Kagome watched the female be assisted into one luxurious carrier, pulling open those curtains and disappeared inside and soon that carrier was hoisted up by four slaves, two in front and two in the back. They'd carry the oracle off and those palace guards would escort the oracle back to the Palace.

Now that left just Kagome there along with the other three maidens, the dragon youkai and Lupus, Lakoya's guardian.

They'd all go their separate ways once group was formed, off to complete the task at hand—they had to get those maidens prepared for the festival!

And Aria beamed all the while when she walked alongside Kagome, the girl looking at the dragoness warily. She knew that look and that only meant trouble!

The four of them would be on the way to the busy streets of the city, heading for the markets. Aria had walked alongside Kagome with Sesshoumaru standing just behind the two and Inuyasha was behind Sesshoumaru, not paying attention to any of them. Honestly, he did not wish to be here. But then again, if he head back to his room, he would be bored there, too. The hanyou sighed after realizing that there was nothing he could do.

As for the two girls, they began to chat it up! And Sesshoumaru would be listening to everything, growling lowly every now and then at Aria who was likely taking shots at the DaiYoukai behind her.

“Aria, how long will this festival last for?”

“Only for the night.”

“Oh… So it's like a party?”

Aria blinked slowly, not having heard that term before. Kagome saw the confusion in her eyes and laughed lightly as she forgot that she was in the past. “Ah! Sorry. A party is like a social gathering of people that includes lots of drinking and music, that sort of thing. Some entertainment, too.”

Aria nodded her head as she understood this term somewhat.

“But usually a festival has more of a significance than a party. Like a purpose.”

Aria listened to Kagome speak once more and now she began to understand the key differences between the terms. “Is that what you do in the future, Kagome? Do you party a lot?”

Kagome shook her head and offered Aria a small smile. “I'm not really a party person. I don't really like being in places that has a lot of people to be accurate but it usually… depends.”

Such as now. They made it to the busy, busy streets of the market and Kagome did not mind this. So many people! They all looked to be so busy as business was being conducted in those shops and Kagome had assumed this was all because in preparation for the festival. Hell, they barely got any glances their way, save for the occasional waves and greet of words from the children that they passed by. Aria would shoo them away, trying to tell them that they were busy.

And of course, the females there, both human and youkai, would pass some glances towards the Inu brothers, mostly to Sesshoumaru and just reveled in his beauty. Sesshoumaru paid absolutely no heed to any of them, casually flipping his hair like it was nobody's business. That act was enough to have those women squealing in delight, though.

Aria now brought them to a large, stone structure that did not look so busy that the rest of the buildings and this had her thinking why. When they entered inside, Kagome shivered when the temperature dropped a bit, feeling the cool air touch her skin and it felt so nice. Inside had various dresses on display upon wooden mannequins with even more dresses placed upon tables and some hanged up on the walls.

“Alright! Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru, you two wait here. Kagome and I are going to be a bit busy… But not for long.”

Kagome looked to be quite worried by then, wondering what Aria was going to do. She wasn't about to try on some of these dresses, right?! Some of them looked to be a bit too revealing for her to put on! She blushed at the thought and Aria grinned widely, hooking Kagome's arm and now led her off further into the building. Sesshoumaru closed his eyes briefly until he'd turn, returning back outside and Inuyasha did the same, leaning against the doorway to the building and watched as those busy streets came to life.

A festival, eh?

Sesshoumaru would be on top of that building the two females were in, his eyes gazing the area and watched with little to no interest as the humans and youkai conducted business with each other. To think that civilization here had humans and youkai working together… Sesshoumaru despised humans and could not stand to be next to any of them. The miko was a special case, however. He'd also remember hearing the miko tell those dragons that the world had changed so much in her time that humans now took over and youkai had to lay hidden from the world.

What would come of his castle, then? Actually the better question was what would come of him? Would he also be hiding in the shadows away from the humans in the oncoming future?

Back to the girls, Aria had purposely led Kagome away from those Inu brothers because what she wanted was some answers! And Kagome did say that she was going to tell her sometime later and that later was now.

“Alright Kagome, out with it.”

At first Kagome did not understand what she was talking about but then she remembered that day Aria found them in the medical ward when she passed out from the blazing heat. She knew that dragoness had so many questions and so… She may as well tell her. Aria had a right to know, did she not? She knew Sesshoumaru back when they were children, so, perhaps she could give a bit of insight on this. That and probably telling Aria of her troubles may ease her poor mind.

“W-well… What did you want to know?”

“I want to know how the hell you managed to get so close to Sesshoumaru! And what happened to the both of you when I left Japan? …Is Inuyasha okay with this? Is he no longer your husband?”

Oh boy, so many questions indeed.

“First off, I want to say thank you, Aria… For your words that day when we all ate together.”

Oh yeah, she remembered that one. When Inuyasha revealed that she was his wife but Kagome brushed it off as a silly thing to say and Aria caught on to that, assuming Kagome had no longer viewed the hanyou as her husband. Aria would nod her head towards Kagome.

“Of course, Kagome. I knew you were in a pinch so I had to say something.”

Kagome offered a small smile to the dragoness and so she would continue to answer Ara's questions to the best of her ability, “Inuyasha has been… Distant as of late. I don't know why and he won't tell me everything. He did tell me that he had been visiting to see Kikyo at some shrine but still has not told me why when I could have done so for him without question. He's been keeping so many secrets behind my back and continues to act like the child he is…”

Then she looked like she was about to cry and Aria winced a tad, frowning as Kagome began to slightly breakdown. She'd quickly blink her eyes and dared not shed tears for that hanyou any longer. She shook her head and continued her words even as her gaze dropped to the ground, “But even after all that, Sesshoumaru seemed to have provided me with a bit of comfort in Inuyasha's place. That kiss we had that night, I'm certain it has grown into something more ever since. I can't remember how many times he has kissed me… We even went a bit further than that…”

Her voice became deathly quiet and Aria knew exactly what she meant. So they possibly coupled? But there was no mark on her flesh, from what she could see. Was she referring to something else? And knowing Sesshoumaru, he was a very prideful being and would not let something so precious slip from his hands so… Why had he not marked Kagome? Or did she not want that?

That's when Aria came to that sudden truth.

“You still love Inuyasha, don't you?”

Kagome's eyes raised up to find Aria's soft golden hues and she could not stop the tears that came down her face. The miko nodded her head and felt her heart wrench so much. Even after what Inuyasha did to her these past few months, she still loved him dearly. Poor Kagome.

“I even had sex with Sesshoumaru—“

“You had sex with him!?”

So they did couple!

Kagome immediately gasped and covered Aria's mouth, placing an index finger upon her lips to shush Aria from her outburst. She did not need everyone in the world to hear that. Aria nodded her head and soon Kagome removed her hand but Aria would grasp Kagome's own in hers and look at her dear friend.

“Your poor thing! Now I see why you looked so troubled this morning…”

“Yeah, you've noticed too? So has Ishtar… I do not want to bother you all with my life problems. I'm just… at a loss of what to do.”

“I know, it's hard. Especially when you love someone dearly and then you start to feel feelings for another, right?”

Kagome was feeling exactly that but for some reason, Aria gave a tone that spoke from experience… Had this happened to her once before in her life?

“What I do know is… Sesshoumaru may not look like the type to show feelings but he does have them. It's just hard for him to express… But I'm sure you know that already, yeah?”

Kagome nodded her head, the back of her hands now wiping the bit of tears that remained upon her face. And honestly? She felt much better now that she told someone her troubles. Especially with someone who knew Sesshoumaru a bit. Aria smiled as Kagome looked to be better, now releasing the hold on her hands.

“Now! Let's not drab on that topic anymore and get you to try on some of these dresses for the festival.”

Oh, right. They were here to get her a dress… Oh dear.

Long minutes would pass after the two finished their conversation and that's when Aria would call out for those Inu brothers from within the building.

“Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru, come look!”

She sounded quite excited as she indeed was because this dress was killer. Kagome was blushing like mad because she could not wear this!

The voice of that dragoness was indeed heard and Inuyasha would enter back into the building with Sesshoumaru entering inside some seconds after, now coming to the spot they initially were. Aria was now trying to pull that girl around the corner to reveal the dress to those silver haired beauties but she was just so embarrassed! It's not like she hadn't shown so much skin before, but… Maybe they would not like it!

“Kagome! You do know that I'm stronger than you, right?”

She gave a quiet whimper to Aria as she definitely knew this and shook her head, “Okay, okay! Just… give me a second.”

Aria smirked and removed her hold upon Kagome's wrist, now taking some steps back and waited patiently for Kagome to step forwards. The miko took one deep breath through nostrils and she stepped around the corner to reveal herself to those brothers. And when they laid their eyes upon her, both pairs of amber hues widened at what she wore.

Black expensive silks graced her body, wrapping near tightly around her form and showed off those curves of hers. It was strapless, layers of black silks wrapped around the top of her chest and stopped just above her stomach, leaving just a tiny bit of her mid-drift exposed, as well as that cute belly button of hers. More black silks wrapped around her waist and then the dress flared out like a long skirt, stopping just at her feet. And what was the killer that topped it all off was that the dress had one, large slit on the right side, revealing her slender right leg every time she took a step.

Inuyasha was staring her down like meat. Never had he ever seen Kagome wear something like that before and it looked so nice on her. She was beautiful he had to admit and a part of him was surely regretting his decision right now in passing her up for Kikyo. Sesshoumaru had the same thoughts as his half-brother, unfortunately. Her beauty was impeccable and the dress only added more to it. His nostrils flared and took in her scent and he had to hold back that growl that dared to come out from his throat.

Kagome saw those looks the brothers gave her and blushed heavily under their gaze and Aria saw this, completely pleased that they indeed liked it without even voicing their opinions!

“So, you all like the dress, yes? Good… You two can wait for us outside, we'll be there shortly.”

And now Kagome was dragged off again to change back into her previous miko clothing and Aria was now off to buy those silks for Kagome.

Now the four of them left that building as their business there was done, now returning to that busy street filled with people.

Aria leaned in towards Kagome as they'd walk along that dirt path to another particular shop, Sesshoumaru watching the two closely as Aria began to whisper words into Kagome's ears.

“So how was it?”

“How was what…?”

“You know, the sex! With Sesshoumaru.”

Kagome immediately gasped quietly and blushed like mad now, Aria quickly swinging her arm around Kagome's neck and held her in place so that Sesshoumaru could not find out what they were talking about. Kagome was hugged so close to that dragoness that she knew she could feel her heat that burned upon her porcelain cheeks.

“I-it.. w-was… amazing…”

“De shou?”

Aria beamed again and grinned like mad at her companion, who still continued to blush heavily and could remember everything what Sesshoumaru did to her. She tried not to think about it much because she knew she was going to get aroused again and she could not be in that state, given their current location. But how could she not forget such an event? Every detail was permanently etched into her memories, remembering the looks he gave her, his teeth upon her skin and the feel of his big thing inside her…

Oh god.

Kagome began to pant and Aria immediately noticed the change in her scent. She was aroused! Oh dear. And for the first time, Aria caught the girl's true scent since she was so close, inhaling deeply. She smelled absolutely heavenly… It reminded her of something she had once tasted before. Vanilla, was it? Kagome saw the look Aria was now giving her and she blushed in embarrassment. Oh no, not her too!

“Aria, come back to your senses!”

The dragoness blinked slowly, now regaining her focus and looked at Kagome, nearly missing her words.

“O-oh… Sorry! I couldn't help myself.” Aria blushed and she'd remove her arm from around Kagome, giving her back her much needed space. The miko's scent would return back to normal but a few bit of her… special nectar... had manage to escape from down below. She was definitely going to take a long shower when she got back.

Anyhow, the group of four only needed to stop by two other places that morning, gathering up much needed accessories to complete the look with Kagome's new dress. And they were done that morning, just in time for lunch, too. Aria would escort Kagome and her companions back to their room and once they'd arrive, Aria would leave behind Kagome's dress and her jewelry within her room and now take her leave as her duties were done.

“If you need us Kagome, we'll be up at the throne room with Atem. Other than that, feel free to do what you want for the rest of the day.”

She'd bow her head to the miko and the Inu brothers and then the dragoness exited from the suite with Kagome closing the door behind her.

Kagome moved back to lay back upon that enlarged cushion within the middle of the main living room, huffing out heavily through tired breath.

“I'm gonna go for a walk.”

Kagome's head turned and saw Inuyasha making his exit from the suite and wondered what was on his mind. She knew they had a lot to talk about… And to think this trip only brought them even further apart. But it wasn't her fault. He brought this onto himself… Yet she could not stay mad at him for long. To think love was so cruel…

The door closed behind him and now she was alone in that suite with Sesshoumaru but he was nowhere to be seen. He wasn't even in the balcony, either. Was there another part of the suite she had not seen yet? Huh. Well either way, she was going to take that long needed bath she'd been wanting since they've returned from that temple.

“Fluffy-chan… I'm going to go take a bath and prepare lunch after, okay?”

Hopefully he heard her, wherever he was.

And while that woman was off to take her bath, the DaiYoukai would be within that small room just beyond the dining room, having found himself a book to read. He had heard the miko from within that room, even with that door closed. He found something that piqued his interest as it was a book completely written in Japanese. Some of the other books within those shelves also held various languages and had to wonder what the purpose of this room was. It held such mystery and that mystery could be solved within the many pages of these old texts about the earths' past.

About an hour went by and Kagome would be in that miniature kitchen, wearing a soft colored yukata that matched her very hair color, short sleeved and stopped just at the middle of her thighs. Hair was still a bit damp but she'd leave that as is, putting her hair up into a messy bun. Inuyasha still hadn't returned and was wondering if she should make some ramen for him, too.

“Hmm…”

Well, if he is outside, he could possibly get food for himself then, no?

Before Kagome would start her cooking, she began to wander off and wonder where Sesshoumaru would be. There's definitely a room she had missed, or rather, Aria never showed them. She'd walk pass the dining table and at the end of that wall, there was more space over to her right and it seems there was in fact more space! There was just a single door around that corner from the table and she drew near to it. Is this where Sesshoumaru was the entire time? Hand rose and grasped the golden ring handle and pulled that door open, now revealing a small little reading room.

But Sesshoumaru… Was not here. So maybe he hadn't been in here? Curiosity got the best of the girl when she ventured inside the dimly lit room, the only light provided was that burning candle upon the circular stone table. There were cushioned seats placed beside the table and one looked to have been used as a deep impression was left behind. He had to have been here, right? She'd draw forwards once more, placing her hands upon that table and peer at all of the books upon the shelves. They all looked worn out, too. She was about to take one up but she froze the moment the door behind her closed shut.

Her heart beat picked up quickly and did not move an inch. Was that him?!

From the corner of her eyes she saw it, a flash of silver hair! She did not dare to move from her spot, even as the intruder came close behind her. That male would lean over and Kagome gulped deeply, her head slowly tilted downwards and saw those claw tipped hands place just beside her own and soon she'd feel his body press against her back, leaning in to dip his head into the crook of her neck and again those teeth… Those same teeth she'd come to enjoy so much began to nip repeatedly at that spot where neck met shoulder.

Kagome noticed that Sesshoumaru always gave attention to that spot only. Why? Is this where he chose to mark her should she give him the okay? And Kagome began to shiver when his teeth was replaced by those warm lips, kissing along her slender neck and gave attention to that area only. And then Kagome began to remember that very night he fucked her in her room, her arousal coming back full force and bit her lip to stifle in her sounds that wanted to come out. But those sounds left her lips immediately when she felt his hands grasp her breasts through the fabric of her yukata, squeezing and kneading those mounds.

“Mmnn Sesshoumaru…”

Her body grew hot when the DaiYoukai began to play with her body, her grip onto the table tightening and shivered again in complete excitement. Her head tilted off to the side and he continued to shower her skin with more kisses, the girl feeling that same burning desire of need return once more and it was stronger than ever. Lower regions began to quiver with anticipation, slick juices seeping through those lips and Kagome blushed in embarrassment. This was supposed to be a onetime thing! Why was she doing this again with Sesshoumaru?

Her body craved his touch ever since he took her virginity and it has become a problem for her.

A problem that she could not believe was changing her. She had sex once! And right now she felt like a complete total slut. And this slut would bend over slightly away from Sesshoumaru in which he eyed her questioningly, now watching that girl press her backside firm against him. Never had he ever grew so erect. The girl bent over before him and gave the most pleading look to him when her head turned, gazing over her shoulder to eye him down with a burning need she could not ever describe.

“Fuck me Sesshoumaru, please…!”

He could hear her voice that begged for him to fuck her, coupled with that look she gave and that nearly had him losing his mind to his inner beast but he kept those reigns on his beast firm this time around. He was not going to lose his mind to that part of him. He was stronger than that.

Kagome felt something hard press upon back side and knew what it was and she wanted it so badly. What the hell was wrong with her?!

Sesshoumaru wasted no time to complete her wishes, though. He didn't bother untying her yukata as he just pulled up the ends of it, those hands nearly tearing the fabric from her form. Seems his beast was trying to claw its way out of his being. And to his surprise… This girl wore nothing underneath. Was she wanting this ever since? Is that why she was searching for him earlier? What a naughty little girl…

And yes, Kagome wanted this for days now. Never had anyone brought her so much pleasure in one night… She had to wonder what he was thinking once he found that she wore no undergarments underneath. Just the thought had her blushing heavily in embarrassment.

Sesshoumaru slipped his hands from her breasts and moved to his waist, quickly undoing his hakama and exposed his now standing erection. A sharp gasp was heard when she'd feel the tip of his heated dick at her entrance and the hold she had on the table tightened, the girl immediately shifting to stand on the tips of her toes as she'd feel him enter inside her for the second time. She'd feel his warm touch grasp at her waist and without word he thrusted hard into her body, burying his cock deep inside her.

Kagome gasped out loudly that ended in a heavy moan of pain mixed with pleasure, the girl still not used to his enormous size. Sesshoumaru's nostrils flared upon feeling her warmth wrap around his dick, a growl leaving him as she was so tight. And he'd immediately begin his pace and Kagome tried to hold in her moans in, soft whimpers escaping forth but after some seconds, she could not stop herself from moaning as he was starting to make her feel so good.

To think she would be taken in this position… But she enjoyed it, as much as she did not want to admit. Her arms was starting to grow weak and she would shift to rest the upper half of her frame upon elbows, the DaiYoukai keeping that pace that had Kagome meeting his thrusts with a push of her hips back against him.

“Sess…” She couldn't even finish his name. It was hard to even think when she felt his cock slide in and out of her dripping wet womanhood. The friction was enough to cause those legs to shiver and almost give way but she kept firm where she were and was determined to take everything he would give her.

Soon his pace began to pick up in speed and Kagome was in absolute bliss by then as her moans grew louder and louder within that room. And along with her moans, the sounds of flesh slapping against flesh began to ring within that small room, followed by low growls from the DaiYoukai. The hold on her waist tightened as the male was ready to pound her repeatedly into oblivion but keen senses picked up sounds from the outside.

He stopped abruptly and listened in to hear the door opening from outside, his head turning just slightly and those eyes narrowed as he looked to be quite annoyed since he had been interrupted in his rut. Who was it?! When Sesshoumaru stopped his movements, Kagome groaned lowly in frustration, completely disappointed that he stopped! Why oh why did he stop?!

Then he heard someone's voice from the outside… “Kagome?” Then a pause. “Oi, Kagome, where are you?”

It was his damn half-brother.

And Kagome heard his voice too, her eyes widening at the sudden situation she found herself in. Oh god. Should they stop?! But it was starting to feel so good! He was still lodged deep inside her and any small movement she made had her writhing in pleasure, still unmoving from her spot. Said small movement would be done when she shifted just a bit upon that table and gasped quietly; a wave of pleasure rushed through her spinal cord and felt it all the way down to her toes she stood on. Her back arched when her head turned to look back at the DaiYoukai who seemed to be unsure to continue this or not while his gaze remained hard on that door behind him.

But Kagome helped him with his decision as she pressed her back side firm against him once more, the act had Sesshoumaru whipping his head back around to find that girl's gaze, seeing the hunger in those ocean blues and there was no doubt in his mind that the girl lost her mind to lust. The moment she pressed her ass against him had her moaning out quietly, not enough for the hanyou to hear her, though. She'd feel the tip of his cock touch that one spot inside her that made her scream like crazy. It was already hard enough to stop herself from doing such.

“Fuck me, Sesshoumaru… Fuck me, harder…!”

So, she wished to continue this?

Kagome did not care anymore. Inuyasha was the last thing on her mind right now. What she wanted was Sesshoumaru and the pleasure he gave to her body.

Her quiet voice was heard in that small room but he heard her pristine clear. He was certain the miko heard the hanyou that was currently calling out for her, right? But there she was, begging him to continue to fuck her, despite the current situation they were in. That and the miko was loud and he could have her screaming by the end of this.

Sesshoumaru leaned over her body and growled lowly at her, resuming his quickened pace. Kagome moaned quietly, unable to hold the DaiYoukai's gaze as he began to ram his dick inside her repeatedly, thrusting deep into her depths. His lips parted slowly and those teeth found the top of her shoulder, biting her down as he continued to fuck her with such vigor like that night some days ago, Kagome already being pushed to the brink of her orgasm. The pain on her shoulder felt but that was washed away immediately each time that DaiYoukai hit home. He filled her deep, all the way to the brim with his cock, only to slide out nearly half way and thrust deep into her body once more.

She'd feel her body rock hard against him after each one of his thrusts, her moans still quite quiet within that room, miraculously keeping herself together as she knew Inuyasha was still there.

“Kagome?”

Again Inuyasha called for her name and those two still went at it in the small room. The hanyou was unable to pick up any sounds from within that suite but he found Kagome's scent… It was faint, though. Had she left? Sesshoumaru's wasn't around, either.

Meanwhile, Kagome was so close to her orgasm. Her body continued to rock hard against the DaiYoukai as he fucked her so good, his maddening pace kept firm and was not slowing down one bit. She was going to scream! And Sesshoumaru knew this as well. He could feel those inner walls from within repeatedly clench over his cock and knew the girl was close. She began to shiver and Sesshoumaru felt this, watching her head whip back and release silent cries of pleasure. She held them back though, knowing full well Inuyasha would hear her.

The thrill of doing this while someone was near excited the girl greatly. Who knew this could be so exhilarating?!

Inuyasha took one last look around the area, having already looked in kitchen, the balcony, their rooms and even the baths… Nothing. Not a single soul. Where could she have gone? He really wanted to talk to her, too.

With a sigh, Inuyasha made his way for the door that led out of the suite and took one last look inside before heading out, closing the door shut behind him.

And at that moment, Sesshoumaru took matters into his own hands.

He'd hear Inuyasha leave and right arm dipped down to grab up Kagome's leg, forcing her to stand upon single foot and Kagome's eyes widened the moment he did this. What was he doing?!

Then his thrusts became so powerful to a point where Kagome lost it. With her legs spread so wide like that, she could not hold in those moans any longer. She began to literally scream out her pleasure as his cock speared her depths deeply at the newfound angle, thrusting into her sweet, moist cavern.

“Oh Kami…!”

Was Inuyasha gone?! He had to be for Sesshoumaru to do this, right?!

Sesshoumaru's name would spill endlessly from her lips and he'd snarl at her, his beast nearly coming out again and had thoughts of marking her right then and there but still, she gave no indication of doing such and so, he would not mark her.

Then he felt it.

Her walls clamped down hard upon his rigid length and she whipped her head back, screaming out a cry of pleasure that had her shiver at the spot. He felt her legs spasm when the girl came over his cock from within, Sesshoumaru bucking his hips one last time and hilted deep inside her as he, too, would come inside her pussy. The deadliest of concoctions would be made right there in that room, mixing his seed with her juices and some would seep out from where they were connected, dribbling down her leg and drop onto the floor below.

That was quite the mess they made.

Kagome fell limp upon that table but she still managed to hold herself up. Her breathing was erratic, now trying to catch her breath with her chest heaving heavily. He'd eventually remove the hold on her leg, setting that back down and his length would slowly slide out from within her, the girl giving a weak whimper at the sudden feel of him leaving her depths. She shivered when the cool air brushed over her nethers and just couldn't find the strength to stand anymore. She thought she was going to fall but Sesshoumaru kept her close, even helping her up to stand.

She was so dizzy. The girl just had her brains fucked out and found it hard to even understand what just happened. Where was she currently again? Oh right, that reading room… She was leaning back against Sesshoumaru and he remained there, letting the girl recollect her thoughts.

Somehow the bun she had done to her hair fell out and those locks were draped across her shoulders. She blinked slowly and glanced up to find Sesshoumaru staring down at her with the same cold expression he was known for but this had her blinking up at him in confusion… Then she blushed.

“Umm… I need to make lunch now…”

Quickly glancing back down and found it hard to even move from her spot. Sesshoumaru noticed this and peered at her questioningly even as his hands remained at her waist to keep her steady.

“Do you require assistance?”

“N-no…! I'm okay.”

All she could remember is the way she acted around Sesshoumaru behind closed doors. Why did she behave that way? It was like she was another person all of a sudden. Is this what happens to people after they experience sex? No wonder some describe it as a sin...

The girl took a deep breath and managed to lean away from Sesshoumaru, stepping around him and opened up that door to head outside, quickly heading for her room to put on some undergarments. That was the last time she'd ever do that!

Anyway, she'd return to the task at hand and went to prepare lunch for Sesshoumaru and herself, even making some for the hanyou too should he come back later.

That morning will forever be burned into her mind…

~X~

That day drew to the night and once again! Those four dragons were there at her suite, likely here to try out her cooking.

Kagome would cook for them all again with no problems. She was in such a good mood now, both Aria and Inuyasha took note of this and they both came to the conclusion that it was because of Sesshoumaru. Said DaiYoukai was not in that suite, though. He had left earlier to conduct some `sightseeing' on his own. Kagome was far too tired to come along with and only wished to relax within her room today.

After her lunch, she took a nap and woke when Inuyasha returned some hours later.

She'd realize how late it was and quickly went to prepare dinner. And right when she was going to begin dinner, there came those dragons.

All four of them were eager to try out her ramen tonight.

And so, she would prepare the same meal she did for them a week ago. Soy sauce broth with a pinch of those spices, noodles with vegetables and mixed pieces of meat. Five hot steamy bowls would be placed before the five of them and they thanked her for preparing them food. She'd watch as they all ate to their hearts content, smiling brightly at them all as they had their fill.

“Ah, Kagome! This is so delicious… I still can't believe human food tastes so good.”

Kagome heard Asche's words of praise and smiled at the red head, “Tha k you, Asche.”

And he'd quickly blush at the girl he'd come to crush on and that's when Aria grinned.

“Kagome, did you know that Asche likes you? He likes you a whole lot and won't ever shut up—“

“Aria!” Asche growled lowly at her from across the table when her name left his lips in a near angered yell, glaring daggers at the dragoness who seemed to just grin right on back at the red dragon. Freed chuckled from his seat and Kisara would giggle lightly at Asche's sudden outburst. Kagome's brows rose slightly and set her gaze upon Asche and he could feel her gaze on him in which he would gaze back down at his now empty bowl.

“Oh… I've known.”

Asche blinked slowly. “Y-you have?” Raising up his emerald hues to look upon the miko as she smiled back at him.

“Of course! What, you'd think I wouldn't notice?”

Kagome would move up from her stool she sat on and approach towards Asche and here he began to blush once more as the girl he was crushing on since she'd arrive come so close, grasping up his empty bowl away from him.

“You remind me of another friend of mine back at home. His name is Kouga. Both he and Inuyasha would argue a lot over the smallest of things.”

And then Inuyasha growled lowly, low enough for all of them to hear, save for Kagome. Freed arched a green brow at this, “What, is dog boy jealous?”

Kagome laughed lightly and moved to stand, grabbing up all the other empty bowls from her companions that finished their food. Asche felt somewhat better since Kagome didn't seem to express rejection of any kind in those fleeting feelings he had for the miko, but she didn't seem to return them. Well, she was from another part of the world, a place he could not see himself going to any time soon. But in reality, he was content in just getting to know her and being her friend.

Aria on the other hand… Asche glared right back at her and she stared back with a puzzled expression, acting oblivious to what was going on. This was the last time he will ever tell Aria anything. He only told her because she had met with Kagome before and known what she was like.

“Alright! Thanks for the food, Kagome. Now we have to get moving.”

Kagome blinked slowly when Aria spoke, gaze turning to take a peak outside through the balcony and noticed it was quite late out. There was something they had to do at this late hour?

Kisara rose to stand from her seat and she would speak up to clarify Aria's words, “Atem has ordered us to stand guard at the city gates. He's been increasing security around the area because of the increased tension within the lands of Egypt.”

That's right… They had been targeted by Anubis' followers during their travels to the temples some days ago. At first she did not understand why but now it dawned to her that herself and the four maidens were there to keep those doors closed and prevent them from opening when the planets align. Those people would do anything to revive their god…

Asche saw the slight look of concern upon Kagome's face and he would pound his fist into his chest, “Don't worry, Kagome! We'll protect you.”

“Don't you mean, `I'll protect you'?”

Asche growled at Aria again when she grinned at her red dragon friend, Kagome giggling all the while.

“Alright, alright. Let's get a move on before Atem has our heads.” Freed then stood from his seat after he spoke and bowed his head before Kagome, thanking her for the food. And so would the other dragons bow their heads before her and she blushed lightly with a small smile placed upon her lips.

“Goodnight guys. Please, be safe.”

Kagome would see the four dragons out, waving good bye to them all as they'd exit from her room.

Door was closed behind them and Kagome let a small exhale leave her lips, slowly turning from the door and now she was standing before Inuyasha who stood some few feet away.

Immediately that suite grew deathly quiet, the miko and the hanyou have yet to move from their spots. Who would be the first one to speak?

The two definitely had a lot to talk about but no one would break that silence. Kagome's lips slowly formed to a frown as she gazed at her beloved hanyou and he would gaze back with a slightly pained expression. To think their love for each other still remained strong yet right at this moment, it began to waver. Kagome still loved Inuyasha dearly and she couldn't just up and move on from him which was the reason why she could not have Sesshoumaru mark her.

She only wished to repair what was lost but Inuyasha didn't seem like he had the same thoughts as her.

And this was true.

He was trying to repair their relationship but not in the same way Kagome wished. He only wanted to make it seem like they still cared for one another and with him reviving Kikyo, he didn't want to ruin what he already had with Kagome. Little did he know that this would eventually crush Kagome's heart should she find out.

“Kagome…”

And soon the silence was broken after long, agonizing seconds, the miko now looking upon her dear hanyou as he had her undivided attention.

“I'm sorry that I haven't been… Treating you well these past few days. I was jealous that you were giving more attention to my half-brother other than myself.”

In which she had been deliberately. Inuyasha never filled the part of being a loving husband, nor had he kept his end of the vow they took six months ago when she was the one who announced that they were getting married. To think their relationship tarnished this much in just half a year.

“Inuyasha.”

His name left her lips in a quiet tone, still focusing her blue eyes upon her hanyou. She stepped down the small flight of stairs and now stood before him who was within arm's reach and Inuyasha could not avert his gaze from the girl he had come to know for so long.

“Do you still love me?”

Her eyes stared into his own hard when she gave him that question and he nearly flinched. And again that silence grew between them and Kagome could not believe it. Why did he not answer her?!

“Do. You. Still. Love. Me?”

Again she'd repeat and her voice began to crack. She was close to crying if he did not give the answer she had hoped to hear. Inuyasha saw this and looked to be so pained when he saw her face and he just couldn't lie to her, not after hearing her voice.

“I do, Kagome! I still do, but…”

“Then why!? Why do you not show it?! Why do you not provide it to me?”

Her voice cracked again, still silent as can be but he heard her loud and clear. And not only Inuyasha heard her, so did Sesshoumaru who was just outside of that suite. Actually, he had heard everything since it began and he just couldn't find himself to enter into the room. Eavesdropping was beneath him and he did not care but again, this miko was someone he had grown quite attached to for some time now. And hearing her speak about what was ailing her within her heart seemed to bother him somewhat. A part of him wanted to help her but… How? This was something that was foreign to him. These… human emotions. From what he could see, it only brought nothing but despair, as evident from the girl and his half-brother.

Again, Inuyasha could not find words for the miko who needed to hear them from him. And then anger would begin to rise from the girl, her hands balling into tiny fists at her sides.

“You are still a child… If only you can be more mature like your brother.”

Inuyasha could not believe what she had just said to him. His ears perked right up and he'd grit his teeth at her, growling lowly at the female.

“Do not compare me to him. He and I are different.”

“And that's exactly why you can never love me. Do you not remember what you said on that day? When you claimed that you were born only for me and that I was born only for you?”

Her anger had slowly dissipated but it still remained as those blues glared at the hanyou before her.

“Yes, I remember. And I meant those words. …At the time.”

Kagome gasped. What did he just say?! Did he no longer stay true to his words?! Even now? Kagome never felt her heart wrench so much, unable to even look at him anymore as tears stung at the corner of her eyes.

“So it's true, isn't it? You have something going on between you and Sesshoumaru?”

Kagome's head slowly rose to look at Inuyasha and saw that pitiful look he gave her. How dare him! Again that anger came back full force and aura flared quick.

“So what if there is something between us. Don't act like you seem to care all of a sudden. If you truly loved me then you would have noticed something a long time ago.”

So… it was true. They had something going on but Inuyasha hadn't realized how big it may have grown by this point. And Kagome was absolutely furious at the hanyou now. She did not need his pity, at all. But Kagome was right. If Inuyasha wasn't so hung up on reviving his dead lover and continued to love Kagome as he so claimed then perhaps he may have seen the connection Kagome was slowly building up with his half-brother… And would have possibly stopped it.

“I didn't say anything when you were out leaving for long periods of time to see Kikyo, did I? Leaving me alone most of the day and coming back so late in the night.”

Then she shook her head.

“Whatever. I've had enough of this.”

And then she turned from her spot, now marching her way towards the door. Inuyasha looked up at the retreating miko and narrowed his gaze.

“And where are you going? Off to see Sesshoumaru?”

She ignored him then and it was for the best lest she purified his ass right then and there. The door opened and both the miko and the hanyou laid their eyes upon the DaiYoukai who stood poise and regal as can be at the doorway. It was then the two had figured out that he may have heard everything they were talking about. Kagome didn't even spare Sesshoumaru a glance and walked right by him.

Kagome was immediately stopped when Sesshoumaru took a hold of her wrist, stopping her in her tracks and she did not look behind her. Her head tilted low and did not bothering tugging her hand away from the DaiYoukai's grasp.

“Please, let go of me.”

Her voice was deathly low but both of those Inu brothers heard her. And soon her aura began to flare when Sesshoumaru did not let go, still keeping her where she was.

“I said. Let. Go.”

Her voice was so strong this time and her aura began to shine in a vivid display of purple and pink shades as it outlined around her body, the hold Sesshoumaru had on her wrist soon felt burning hot. Again, she would not look at him but he'd see her head tilt upwards and turn to the side, now gazing teary blues at the DaiYoukai.

`Please, Fluffy-chan…'

Again he heard her voice but her lips did not move. She somehow managed to project her voice to him just like the last time when she was separated from her physical body while she ventured into the pits of the underworld. Sesshoumaru gave the girl one last look before he'd finally remove the hold on her hand and she took off without another word.

And there the girl went, off to go cool her thoughts and ease her mind.

Kagome wandered so far from her room and it seems she ended up where she should not have been. She was just so distraught and so angry, her feelings burning inside her heart and just didn't know where she was for the moment. This part of the palace seemed unfamiliar to her. Oh dear. Did she venture off into the eastern wing of the palace that was possibly off limits?

This place was so huge! She didn't know where she was currently and Kagome didn't know how to return to where she had come from.

Somehow that girl ended up at a library of some kind. There were so many books around! It was a bit dark in that library, though. Only the light provided from the far end walls would be illuminating that area. There were a series of steps before her that led up to another level filled with books and being the curious woman she was, she climbed those steps, heading to the next floor and now there were many rows of books before her and here it was pitch black.

She wasn't scared, but, there was this feeling in the pit of her stomach that screamed at her, knowing full well she should not be here.

“Why are you here?”

Kagome eeped quietly in surprise at the sudden outburst of words in that deafening silence, her head turning to the source. And there just down the small hallway of books to her immediate left would be a pair of purple, glowing eyes and she knew who those beautiful irises belonged to. She'd remain at her spot but slowly turned to face the now approaching pharaoh, Atem.

Those eyes watched Kagome closely, waiting for her answer but she still hadn't given a reason as to why she was here. He did see that her cheeks were slightly flushed and looked to be a bit disturbed. Her eyes were even a bit red, too. Had she been crying? That's when Atem would step out into the small light provided in the small area and Kagome now got a good look at his face. Was that concern there upon his facial features? And the more she looked at those eyes, the more she was reminded of Sesshoumaru—the same soft look he had given her before she left her room earlier.

Kagome was about to cry but quickly blinked away those tears, sobbing quietly.

“I'm sorry… I'm… I just got lost.”

Then she hadn't expected what would come next. Atem had came in close to hug the miko because she looked like she needed it. It wasn't something she thought he would do but it did feel nice. So much was going through her mind lately and was on the verge was breaking down. Kagome's arms slowly raised and hugged the pharaoh back, her sobbing still continued here and there.

“It is okay to cry, Miss Kagome. I do not know what ails you and it is not my business to ask but what I do know is that you are welcome to let out your feelings.”

His kind words were heard in that quiet library of his and she never thought that he would be willing to show that he'd care for her well being. Well, how could he not? He was a Pharaoh after all… He showed that he did care for his people and even though Kagome was not, she was still welcomed and was a part of his care while she lived under his roof. And so, the miko began to cry, those tears coming out full force and she hugged him tighter. He would allow for this and returned the hug whilst stroking her back to soothe her. But then he had to wonder, what was it that got her so disturbed? Was it the companions she traveled with? He knew it hadn't been his dragons that would be the cause of this pain she was suffering from; they all seemed to like Kagome a great deal after spending some time with her in her room.

Endless tears streamed down the girl's cheeks as she cried her poor heart out for long minutes that seemed like an eternity. But soon her tears had stopped and she began to sob, feeling a whole lot better now that she emptied out those feelings she had bottled up inside. Atem listened to her quietly, hearing her breathing that was once erratic soon return to normal and it seems she had settled down a bit. But he wouldn't pull away from her, not until she was ready. This was the comfort she had been seeking for, something she wished Inuyasha would give her but he never bothered to.

“Thank you, Atem.”

Her voice was so soft and quiet but he heard her when she broke that silence. The small bit of comfort and physical contact was enough to make her feel better as apparent from the small, heartfelt smile she gave him when she pulled away. But he also saw the exhaustion that came from her face, knowing she was trying her hardest to keep her eyes open. And yes, those eyelids were starting to feel a bit heavy… It was quite late.

The pharaoh had assumed the girl wandered off from her room with disturbed thoughts and ended up here when she didn't know it. He'll let this slide for now.

“Are you feeling better?”

Kagome nodded her head slowly to Atem's question, rising up her hands to wipe the excess tears from her eyes when she gave the Pharaoh his space. Atem smiled at the miko but now he would offer a hand to her for her to take.

“Come, it is getting late. You must be tired, yes?”

Yes, she was tired. Perhaps a good night's rest would also aid in soothing her aching heart. Kagome would raise her hand and reach out to grasp his own in which she'd feel his warm fingers wrap around hers in gentle grasp, now leading her out of his library and back to her suite. And while they were hand in hand, she received quite the stare from some servants and those palace guards… Obviously one could guess what they were thinking. But it was all a misunderstanding! Kagome frowned at this but soon she'd feel a gentle squeeze upon her hand from Atem in which blue eyes turned to him and he'd be already gazing back at her to offer her a reassured look.

“Pay no heed, Miss Kagome. The situation will be explained to them.”

She hoped so!

And within moments, Atem had brought the girl back to the western wing of the palace, climbing up those stairs to the fourth floor and made it back to her room. Once they stood before the door at the far end of the hall, he'd let go of her hand and the two would once more face each other, the girl offering the pharaoh another small smile and a bow of her head.

“Goodnight, Miss Kagome. Rest well.”

“Ah, you can just call me Kagome… And again, thank you, Atem. I'm sorry I went into your library without asking…”

Atem offered a small chuckle with a smile to the woman, a chuckle that was smooth as butter and she blushed lightly.

“It is alright, Kagome. And please, if anything ails you, just remember that we are all family here. You can speak to us about anything.”

Such a kind hearted pharaoh… The miko was glad to have met him. Another smile appeared upon her lips and she nodded her head to him. Of course, she wasn't about tell him anything, or rather, he didn't need to know her life drama. It would only further complicate things. She was here to put a stop to Anubis, that was all.

“Goodnight, Atem.”

And now it was his turn to bow his head to the girl and once she headed back into her room, the pharaoh was off to head to his duties.

Kagome didn't bother calling out for any of those brothers, she was just so tired. The moment she stepped into her room, exhaustion caught right up to her and headed right for her room. The moment she stepped inside, she slid beneath those covers and went right to sleep.

And so, the day would end and once more it began anew.

~X~

The next day came and that day was at its busiest.

The festival was tomorrow! And the palace looked to be livelier than ever. Hell, even Inuyasha somehow got wrapped up in helping those dragons that day but he did not mind this. He'd do anything to forget that semi-argument he had with Kagome last night.

And said miko would be awake that morning but she'd be in the baths, taking one long shower. She was feeling so nauseous this morning, nearly ready to puke and just wasn't so sure why. Was it something she ate? Or did she catch something? When she left the baths to change into her clothes, she eyed the bed Sesshoumaru and herself had sex in some days ago and when she blushed at remembering that night, her eyes widened at what she realized.

She may be pregnant.

This was… This was… good news! But wait, no! It wasn't! She couldn't be pregnant now… This was such a critical time right now. She had to focus on stopping the god of death from reviving, not having Sesshoumaru's child. Well, it's not like she didn't want his child. It's more of the fact that she would be putting her child's life in danger should she become pregnant during all of this and she did not want that.

Shit. She needed to know if she was truly pregnant or not. She couldn't ask Sesshoumaru because he might take it the wrong way… And she definitely couldn't ask Inuyasha so who?!

Wait, maybe Aria?

Wasn't she going to be busy today?

Kagome quickly slipped on a soft blue Kimono that morning, letting her hair free as is and slipped on those straw slippers, now leaving her room.

The moment she stepped outside, Sesshoumaru would be standing there in the middle of the main area, again glancing outside at the balcony. Once her scent wafted into his nostrils, he'd slowly turn to face the miko and she felt her heartbeat pick up quickly as their gazes met. And almost instantly, vivid scenes of their coupling they had the day prior and the one before that replayed in her mind so fast, she gasped and her legs suddenly felt weak. Ohgodohgod. Think girl!

“I'm…! I'm going to see Aria today. I need to… I need to… Ask her some things for the festival tomorrow.”

Sesshoumaru regarded the miko in the distance with a deadpan expression; however, eyes would narrow and noted her tone of voice. She was nervous about something he could not figure out. Had the exchange of words she had between his half-brother and herself still linger within her mind? It was possible. Sesshoumaru offered the girl a small nod of his head and then he'd make his way to that one room where all those books were.

Kagome took one deep breath and then exhaled through parted lips, now leaving the room and off to find Aria.

The servants she had come across the way would direct her where Aria would be which was on the first floor, assisting other servants with decorations and the like.

Kagome found the dragoness and she'd quickly call out for the girl when she did not look to be so busy.

“Aria!”

That woman would set down the vase she was carrying upon stone cylinder in that large hallway, her golden eyes raising when her name was called by a familiar voice. She found Kagome across the hall and waved to her then she'd make her way over to the miko before excusing herself to Mahad as he, too, would be helping in prepping the decors.

“Sabah Alkhyr, Kagome. Did you need me for something?”

Speaking up once she'd approach Kagome closely. She saw that look the miko gave her and knew this may be quite important. Kagome looked to be so worried and Aria's attention was fully upon that girl.

“Is there a place I can speak with you… Privately?”

This wasn't important. This was fucking urgent. Aria had no idea what happened with the girl but knew she had to tell her something since she came to her. Aria nodded her head and motioned for Kagome to follow, now leaving that large hallway and towards the eastern side of the palace, off into the Medical Ward. She'd shut the door behind her once Kagome was inside but Aria wouldn't let her speak until she made sure the ward was empty. She searched every empty bed and sensed no one, so… It was clear.

“Alright Kagome, what is it?”

The miko would move to sit upon one of the vacant beds, finding the same one she was placed on when she passed out beneath the heat some week ago.

“You can tell if someone is pregnant, right?”

Oh boy. Aria knew where this was going. Aria nodded her head at Kagome and she saw the miko bite her lip as if she was highly nervous about this.

“Can... you…”

“Say no more, Kagome.”

Aria would place herself right beside Kagome at her left upon that bed and a hand would reach out to brush away the locks of her hair from her shoulder, now leaning in to take in the girl's scent. Nostrils flared and inhaled deeply, Kagome leaning her head away to give the dragoness some space as she remained at that spot. Kagome had to stifle in a giggle when Aria's nose came in contact with her neck as it tickled her a tad. She'd lean away after some seconds and slowly shook her head.

“You are not pregnant.”

Kagome felt a huge wave of relief wash over her and Aria saw this, blinking slowly.

“Do you not want his child?”

Kagome looked to Aria and saw the confused look she gave her and Kagome quickly shook her head. “Of course I do. It's just… I can't become pregnant right now. This isn't a good time.”

“Ah. Yes, you are right… Especially with the planet's alignment in just a week and some days.”

Kagome and the rest of them could be taking on one big battle on that day and it wouldn't be right to send a pregnant woman to battle. Especially if she was carrying the Western Lord's child. Hell, he'd be entirely against it if she was in fact pregnant.

“So, you are sure I am not pregnant, right?”

Aria would peer at her closely and gaze dropped down to Kagome's neck, slowly looking back at her face.

“There is… One more thing we could do but… I am unsure if you are willing.”

“W-what is it?”

“…It requires for me to perform something quite intimate.”

Kagome blushed lightly at the thought and immediately her cheeks grew hot. Doing intimate things with a woman? Aria of all people? Or youkai, rather. But she had to know if she was truly pregnant or not. She didn't want to endanger herself or her possible child.

“J-just tell me what do I have to do.”

Now it was Aria's turn to blush, not as heavily as Kagome but it was still there. Never had she ever done anything intimate with a woman, either, so it was a new and interesting experience for the both of them.

Oh dear.

“Lay on your back and open up your legs.”

Oh dear!

Kagome bit her lip and felt her heart race, her nervousness coming back full force. She gulped and slowly Kagome shifted upon that bed, now leaning back and Aria quickly moved to stand to give Kagome space to stretch out her legs. It was then Kagome realized what Aria was going to do and it made sense, somewhat. Aria watched Kagome closely when she moved; rising up her legs and bent them at the knees, parting her legs to reveal the soft color of her white undergarment she wore.

How the hell did they managed to get into this situation?

Aria leaned in once Kagome got settled and reached forwards to push up the ends of her Kimono up her legs, revealing more of her pearly white flesh to the dragoness. And once she pushed the material up to her waist, Aria leaned down between her legs and she could hear the miko's heartbeat pick up in speed once she got close. Aria's hand would reach out and place it upon her crotch while the other would find the girl's center and with an index finger, she hooked the small amount of material that covered her nethers and pulled it aside, exposing those small black curls and those pink lips.

Kagome shivered once the cool air graced her lower regions and she could not stop from looking at Aria at what she was about to do. Aria slowly dipped her head in close, the girl's scent at its strongest and wasted no time in Kagome's request. Other hand would draw close, using her thumb to part those lips and expose that clit to the dragoness. Kagome then began to pant as she drew even closer and soon she'd feel Aria's tongue drag over that clit.

A quiet whimper escaped from the miko when she felt that warm tongue, already panting ever so lightly. Her tongue would once more drag over her clit until she drew lower, now feeling that wet muscle push forwards and slide inside her. Oh god!

Kagome bit her lip, trying her hardest not to moan because honestly? It felt good. And Aria hoped she wouldn't hear Kagome's moan because there's no telling what she may do. Kagome's legs began to shiver when she felt that tongue push inside her once then twice… until she pulled away. Kagome's eyes looked up at Aria's face when she finished, watching her lick her lips slowly. Her taste was absolutely divine and Aria was having a hard time controlling herself. Hungered golden hues eyes Kagome but she kept that part of her in check. Kagome knew that look, the same look Sesshoumaru would give to her whenever he was excited. That DaiYoukai was indeed lucky to have her.

“You… Are definitely not pregnant.”

She'd finally utter out for the miko with a shaky breath… The words she definitely wanted to hear.

Aria could tell the girl was quite aroused from the swift change in her scent but she could not act upon it. It would end quite oddly for the both of them.

Once Aria had finished her `analysis', Kagome quickly leaned up to sit upon that bed, now pushing down that material of her kimono. She still had a blush upon her face after all that!

“Th-thank you, Aria.”

The dragoness nodded her head and tried to avert her gaze from the miko, focusing upon other things.

“If you truly need something to help you, Kagome, I have some silphium you can have.”

“Silphium…? What is that?”

“It is a plant that we Egyptians use to prevent pregnancy. The seeds are used in a juice and it should help for your current situation.”

Kagome was certain she had learned of this in school once before. Not only the Ancient Egyptians used this but so did the Greeks and Romans, right? It was a popular plant during this time period, too.

“But you'll have to wait until I finish my duties.”

Kagome nodded her head.

“I'll help you, Aria. To re-pay you for what you did.” Offering a small smile and another blush crept up upon her cheeks. Aria just chuckled and shook her head, now leading the miko out from that Medical Ward.

“It is okay, Kagome. But sure, you can help me out, would be great.”

And now the two were off, returning to that hallway to help with the last bit of work that needed to be done before the festival tomorrow.

While that palace became busy, in the streets of the city, that same, hooded figure from weeks ago would be lurking amongst Atem's people, their sights upon the palace in the distance.

The plan was set in motion and the only thing left was the perfect time…

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