InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected mates ❯ Together at last ( Chapter 7 )

Disclaimer: still don't own Inuyasha, but you'll never guess who I found! *closet door rattles* You're not getting out, Fluffy! Just accept it! Your mine! Mwa ha ha ha.....

Oh and I apologize for any errors...my friend didn't get a chance to review this one before i posted it...i read it like 5 times, but if there are any errors, tell me and i'll fix them!

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Kari and Kagome sat on the balcony, looking at the stars. Kagome wanted to question Kari about Reshki, but knew the hawk demoness would tell her in her own time.
"Kagome...I have a question." Kari stated, not turning away from the stars.
"Yes?" Kagome replied, turning to see the moon light spread across Kari's face.
"How do you know when you're in love?" Kari asked, drawing her knees up and wrapping her arms around them.
Kagome looked back up at the stars and stuttered, "Well....I'm not quite sure. I think.... I used to love someone, but then they left me. Perhaps it's a feeling that you can't describe." Kagome shrugged, mimicking Kari's position.
Kari smiled slightly, dispite the tears that fell everyonce and awhile. "I guess." Kari then turned to look at Kagome and sighed. "I suppose you think I am weak. A demon, a Gaurdian no less, crying."
"No, Kari, not at all. It is not a sign of weakness to cry. I only wish to know what caused you to cry." Kagome shook her head, frowning slightly.
"Reshki. He...and...I...we used to be together. I didn't think anything could be so right. We're still friends, but...something happened earlier...He still loves me." Kari stated, new tears running down her cheeks.
"But that's good news, Kari." Kagome stated, not understanding why this information would cause the hawk Youkai to cry.
"Kagome, we're Gaurdains. We're not supposed to have a love. Our life is Lord Sesshomaru's. Love between Gaurdians...it just doesn't work." Kari looked down at the balcony floor.
"But it can work." A male voice replied. Kagome sat up straight, looking for where the voice came from. It was in the direction of the garden, beneath the balcony. Kari and Kagome were surprised when Reshki stepped out of the shadows beneath a tree not to far from the balcony.
"Reshki...." Kagome heard Kari breath.
"Our lives are Lord Sesshomaru's, but our hearts are our's to give to whom ever we wish." Reshki stated, looking up at Kari. Kagome blushed slightly at the looks the two were sharing. She felt like an intruder apon this conversation, but somehow knew Kari didn't want her to leave.
"Then you have my heart, but there is nothing we can do about our lives. We could never have kids, we could never be a normal pair." Kari choaked out. She almost wished she had never taken the Gaurdian's Oath. Then she would be a normal demoness, able to mate and have children. But a Gaurdian's Oath lasted until they died. And she would not go back on that now.
"You don't understand, Kari. It doesn't matter if we can never have children. I want you, I love you. I don't want a normal life. I just want to be with you, to know that you belong to me and I will never lose you to another." Reshki insisted, glancing at the ground beneath him. Kari choaked out a sob, covering her mouth with her hand. Kagome placed a hand on Kari's shoulder, then stood, leaving the two to themselves.
Reshki saw Kagome leave and jumped up on the balcony, facing a still sitting Kari. She stood slowly, tears running silently down her cheeks. She faced him, looking into his flashing cat eyes. She dropped her gaze to the ground, wrapping her arms around herself.
Reshki hated to see her cry, to know he was the cause of those tears. He wanted to hold her, to make it all right. Instead, he placed a finger under her chin and brought her gaze back to his. "Kari, please don't cry." Reshki whispered, whiping her tears away with his thumb.
"I can't help it. It hurts too much." Kari stated. She wanted to be with him, with all her heart, but she was afraid that a time would come when one of them would have to lose their life for Lord Sesshomaru. She couldn't bear being without him now. The pain would only be worse if they became mates.
"Kari, no matter what happens, you have to know I will always love you. I only want to be with you. If I have to give my life up to perform my duty, then I will do it willingly, in hope that I saved you from dying. I would rather lose my life then see you lose yours." Reshki whispered, holding back the urge to take her in his arms.
"But that's what I'm afraid of. Losing you!" Kari cried harder at the thought. Kari felt so weak and defensless at the moment, and wanted to stop crying and just walk away. She wanted to pretend she didn't care for Reshki.
"But you won't lose me. I'll always be with you." Reshki did pull her into his arms this time, crushing her to him. Kari closed her eyes, causing more tears to fall as she soaked up the warmth and comfort he offered.
"I love you, Kari. Kami, I love you." Reshki whispered feircly in her ear, holding her even tighter.
Kari pulled away enough to be able to look at him. "I love you too, Reshki." Kari whispered, his Youkai hearing barely able to pick it up. Reshki brushed his lips against hers, planting a soft kiss on her lips.
"Kari...will you be my mate?" Reshki choaked out, hoping beyond hope that she wouldn't turn him down again. The first time had been hard enough.
"Hai, Reshki. I will." Kari whispered. Reshki couldn't believe it. He had hoped she'd say yes, but actually hearing her say it shocked him. He looked down at his love, finally pulling off a small smile. Before he could utter any word, Kari crushed her lips to his, putting all her love into it.
Reshki deepened the kiss, finally able to taste her after so long. Kari responed to his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. Reshki pulled back after a moment, smiling down at his soon to be mate. "Kari, you are tired. Perhaps we should go to bed." Reshki stated, concern flashing in his eyes.
Kari returned his warm smile. "That would be a good idea." Kari stifled a giggle when he lifted her off of her feet, carrying her bridal style. Reshki carried her to her room, laying her gently on the bed. She crawled under the sheets, Reshki slipping into bed with her. After pulling her against him, her back pressed against his chest, both of the two feel asleep.

Kagome smiled as she caught some of the conversation. She hadn't been listening to the conversation, only heard some of it as she walked out of her room. Hearing such proclamation of love, Kagome was restless. She also began to think of past events, of Inuyasha. 'Did I really love him?' she thought, walking down one of the many halls.
Kagome smiled sadly, glancing about. 'I suppose I did. But now?' She shook her head. 'No, not now.' Kagome found the hot springs and decided to relax in the warm water.
After quickly peeling off her clothes, she eased herself in. She sat along the edge, leaning her head back as she thought. 'And Sesshomaru? I just don't understand him. He yells and threatens to kill me, but when I think he's going to rip my head off, he kisses me.'
Kagome closed her eyes, continuing with her thoughts. 'Is he turned on when I get mad?' she thought suddenly, then chuckled with the implication of those thoughts.
'It sure seems so.' She laughed outright now. 'Yeah right. I couldn't see Sesshomaru with emotions. He's just being nice because of Rin.' Kagome sat up straight, then smiled. 'I will have to test my theory.'

Sesshomaru finished his third letter of the day, then leaned back in his chair and sighed. He wouldn't admit it, but thoughts of the Miko plagued him, day and night. 'I see the wench even in my dreams!' his thoughts outraged. And his dreams were getting more....intimate. He would wake up in a sweat, breathing hard and feeling slightly exhausted.
'Damn her!' Sesshomaru slammed his fist on his desk, leaning foreward in the process. No one had affected him like this and it was infuriating as well as invigorating. That was another thing that pissed the Youkai off. After those dreams, he didn't feel disgusted like he should. It was the exact opposite, he wanted to run to the Miko with all his demon speed and claim her.
Sesshomaru took a deep, calming breath and froze when he smelled something slightly familuar. He looked to the door and stifled a growl when he saw who was watching him. "What do you want?" he asked, standing and facing Kagome. She had obviously been to the hot springs. Her hair was slightly damp.
Kagome could tell he wasn't in a good mood. 'Perfect.' she thought evilly. "What, no 'hi' or 'hello'? Not even a 'how have you been?'" she pouted. She could see the red tint to his eyes. She should be afraid, she knew, but for some reason she also knew he wouldn't hurt her.
Sesshomaru clentched his fist. There it was, the one thing that had plagued him ever since he had first laid eyes on her. He knew he should kill her. But he couldn't bring himself to do it. Realizing this just made him madder, and her reply to his question just set him off more.
"I asked you a question. Answer it." he growled, red bleeding into his eyes. He was outraged the human wasn't even afraid. 'She's just standing there with a small smile. She's not even AFRAID!' he thought, narrowing his eyes slightly.
Kagome had to admit, he was handsome when he was mad. She saw him narrow his eyes in her direction. She could feel the anger coming off of him in waves. 'Should I push him even more?' she thought. Again, she was surprised that she wasn't afraid of the growling Youkai in front of her.
"I have no specific question. Just came to see how you were doing." she answered some what honestly. She saw just how taken aback he was, his emotionless mask slipping for a second. "Are you mad about something?" Kagome asked the obvious.
"It is no concern of yours." Sesshomaru replied, calmed somewhat by her scent. Sesshomaru almost frowned when he noticed something different about her scent. Taking a deep but unnoticable breath, he closed his eyes. 'The Miko is in heat.'
Kagome was confused when he closed his eyes, his body relaxing. 'What is he doing?' She took a tentive step towards him. Finding no reaction, she took another step. She almost jumped when his eyes snapped open. She was only two steps away from him. She thought he was still mad, but taking a closer look she realized he had actually calmed.
"We will have some guests soon." he stated as if the whole conversation before had never happened.
'What in the hell?' Kagome thought, but said, "Guests?"
Sesshomaru slowly nodded his head. "The other Lords are coming here to meet. A gathering of sorts. I will expect you to behave if you are to remain here while they are."
"What about Rin?" Kagome asked, frowning.
"She will leave for that time. Most demons are not as kind as I am." Sesshomaru replied. Kagome almost laughed at that phrase.
Sesshomaru saw the amusement in her eyes and raised one eye brow. "What, pray tell, is so amusing?" Sesshomaru took another deep breath, her scent like a drug to him. It calmed him further, though he entertained thoughts of ripping her clothes off.
"You are nice?" Kagome almost giggled.
"To humans. Yes. Most would've killed you and Rin by now." he replied, for some reason her intended insult didn't affect him. He unconciously glanced along her body.
Kagome noticed his gaze travel. 'I wonder why he didn't get mad this time.' Kagome thought, realizing he was looking into her eyes again.
"Perhaps you should leave." Sesshomaru stated, his body heating up after his scrutiny. Her scent flared with her anger. Again, Sesshomaru closed his eyes, breathing in her scent.
"And why is that?" Kagome snapped. 'We were having a nice conversation until he had to say something like that.' Kagome thought irritably.
"Because you are in heat. Unless you wish for me to take you right now, I suggest you leave before your scent drives me mad." Sesshomaru replied calmly, opening his eyes to see her blush deeply. His desire flared slightly.
"You...can...tell...Eep!" Kagome blushed even deeper. Then the second part of his sentence sunk in. 'Did he just say....he was gonna....DO WHAT!?' her mind stuttered. Her gaze snapped back to his face. 'He was joking, right?'
"Is that your choice then?" he smirked.
Kagome stared at him, speechless. Her eyes were wide at what he was implying. 'MOVE!' her mind screamed, but her body was still shocked. Sesshomaru took another deep breath, holding her gaze with his.
Realizing what might happen, Kagome stuttered, "Err...no..I mean...well...um....Goodbye!" She quickly turned on her heels and left the demon lord standing, highly amused.

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Ok, so this ending isn't much better. But I have my next chapter already started, so it'll be up soon. You won't have to wait long. Oh, I have a question for all you reviewers. Do you want me to include a *lemon*? If I get a lot of requests for one, then i'll put one in, if not, well then you won't get to hear any *juicy* details. lol.

please review!!!!!! *falls on floor crying* i wont go on without them! I'm desperate!!!