Caught My Eye

Caught My Eye

Summary: Sesshoumaru and Kagome are both in college Kagome doesn’t remember anything from her quest or anyone. After Naraku died she was sent back to her time and her memory was erased. This story takes place after she starts college and meets the former lord of the western lands. Sesshoumaru, Shippou, Kouga and Myouga are the only ones left from the past. A/U sessh/kagome pairing.

Chapter 1 Off To College

Kagome sat in her bedroom packing her the last of her things. ‘Today is the day’ she thought to herself. ‘College is going to be even more difficult than high school was. But at least I don’t have to share a room. I get my own dorm. That means no Souta coming to bother me or snooping either.’ She sighed

“Kagome!” her mother yelled

“Coming mom!”

She ran downstairs dragging the rest of her stuff and sitting it next to her suitcase.

"Are you excited sweetheart? You know Tokyo University is a really good school!” she told her daughter

“Yeah I’m excited. But I will miss you and even grandpa and Souta too.” Kagome said

“I know dear but we are only going to be and hour away. So we will be able to visit you. Do you have everything you need?” she asked her

“Yeah.”

“Well we should go then. You’ll need time to get settled before your classes start tomorrow. Dad!! Souta!! It’s time to go!!” she yelled

Souta came running down the stairs and stopped right before running into Kagome. Her grandpa came out from the kitchen and sighed.

“Kagome? Are you sure you want to go to Tokyo U? You could always stay and train more to be a priestess and take over the shrine.” Her grandfather told her

Kagome rolled her eyes at what he said, “I’m sure grandpa.”

“Sis, In just wanted to tell you..” he paused for a moment as if contemplating what he was going to say. “I’m so glad we are finally getting rid of you!!”

“Why you little brat!” she yelled as she chased him outside and around the shrine grounds.

“Kagome!! Souta!! Come help me carry these bags to the car.” She told her kids

They packed all of her things into the gray mini van and got in the car. Souta played is game boy while her mother and grandpa were talking. Kagome just sat quietly thinking to her self.

~*~*~

“Why couldn’t you send him to another college? I don’t want him around me. He tarnishes our family name.” A young man said as he looked at the older one at the desk across the room.

The younger man was tall and had an unnaturally long silver hair that flowed down his slender back and touched the back of his knees. His eyes were golden like the sunset and burned like fire towards the man he stood in front of. He wore a black short sleeve shirt with baggy blue jean pants.

“He is family Sesshoumaru and I have decided he will attend Tokyo U as well. So you will just have to deal with it. I am not changing my mind for any reason so you may leave if you have nothing more to say.” His father told him

Sesshoumaru was looking at his father angry because he had no way of making him change his mind. Although you could not see it on his stoic face. You could only tell if you looked deep into his eyes.

His father turned back to the computer in front of him as Sesshoumaru started to leave he turned around at the man that sat at the desk. If you looked at the you would swear they were twins except his father had shorter hair that only reached his middle back.

As he walked down the hall away from his fathers study he headed towards his room to grab the rest of his things. He finished packing his suitcases into the back of his BMW SUV and got in the car. He started the engine and was about to drive off when his father stopped him. So he rolled down the window to see what he wanted.

“I wanted to tell you that you need to take your brother with you. I have a very important matter to deal with and Izayoi is out of town visiting some friends. And don’t worry. This is your last year so you wont have to be around Inuyasha to long.” His father said to him.

“Very well father I will take Inuyasha, but you need to tell him to hurry up because I will be leaving in five minutes. With or without him in the car.” He told the man

“Very well. He will be down in just a minute.” He told his son

He watched his father walk into the house to fetch his brother. A few minutes later they were dragging his belongings and placing them in the back of his car. He again rolled down the window to bid his father good bye.

“Good luck Inuyasha. Behave and stay out of trouble. I don’t want to send you somewhere else for schooling like I had to before. Sesshoumaru watch out for Inuyasha and keep him out of trouble. Let me know how things go. Talk to you in a few days boys.” He told them and walked back into the house.

Sesshoumaru rolled up his window and drove off towards their destination in complete silence the whole way there.

~*~*~

Kagome and her family arrived at the campus. They went to the office to get her dorm room number and keys

“There you go Miss Higurashi.” The black haired woman said, “You in dorm room 351. That will be in the second building to the right of here and on the second floor. There are three large bathrooms on your floor. There are showers in them as well.” She told her

“Thank you!” Kagome said with a smile and headed off to her room.

After she said her farewells to her family she headed for a relaxing shower. When she came back to her room she walked in to find another girl in her room unpacking as well.

She had long black hair that was in a high ponytail at the top of her head. She was tall and slender and was bearing a pink strapless dress. The girl turned around to see Kagome looking at her.

“Hello! My name is Sango. I didn’t know you were here yet.” she said

“That’s okay Sango. I’m Kagome by the way. I didn’t know I had a roommate.” She told her

“Oh yeah. Unfortunately everyone does. This is my second year here. I’m glad I got you as a roommate. I can tell you aren’t crazy like my last roommate. She was really crazy and I almost failed my classes because of her.” Laughed Sango

“Oh my. That must have been terrible.” Kagome gasped

“Yeah it really was.”

Sango finished unpacking her things and threw her self on her bed. She looked over to see Kagome reading a book.

“Hey Kagome?” Sango called

“Yeah Sango.”

“Want to get some ice cream with me. I know this great place about five minutes from here. We can walk!” she told her

“Sure. That’s sounds good. Just let me grab my purse.” Kagome put her book down and put on some sandals. “You ready Sango?”

An hour later they returned and flopped on there beds as they stared at the ceiling.

“That was really good Sango. We’re going to go there more often.” Kagome told her new friend “Yeah that’s one of my favorite places to go.” She replied

Kagome grabbed her toothbrush and headed for the bathroom. When she came back she saw Sango passed out on her bed. She smiled and crawled into her bed too. She set her alarm clock and copied Sango.

~*~*~

BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

Kagome slapped her alarm clock so she could sleep in some more and rolled over.

“Kagome! Kagome, wake up.” Sango said as she shook her It was no use she wasn’t even stirring.

“Just five more minutes Souta. Come back in five minutes.” Kagome said in her sleep as Sango rolled her eyes.

A smirk came upon Sango’s face as an idea came to mind “KAGOME!!!” Sango yelled at the top of her lungs.

She jumped up to someone yelling her name and looked up to find Sango standing above her with a smile planted on her face.

“Why did you wake me up Sango. It’s a little early don’t you think?” she told the girl

“Kagome, you have ten minutes until the first class starts. You better hurry up and get ready. I’m leaving now so I can get a coffee before class. I’ll meet you in front of the library after class. See you later.” She called as she ran out the door.

Kagome nodded and ran to the bathroom as she brushed her hair and teeth. She came back to her dorm and put on a black skirt with a short sleeve red top. She slid on her sandals, grabbed her books and ran out the door.

She had five minutes to find her class. Looking down at a piece of paper in her hand she walked into the building that stood in front if her.

~*~*~

Sesshoumaru was entering into the building heading for his first class. He was so deep in his own thoughts he didn’t see the young girl that was heading straight for him.

CRASH!!

Kagome walked right into him knocking all of her paper and books onto the ground.

“I’m sorry. I wasn’t paying attention. I apologize for walking into you. Please excuse my being clumsy.” She blabbed as she picked her things off the floor.

“Don’t let it happen again.” A deep silky voice said to her.

She looked up and locked eyes with a tall slender man with long silver hair and golden eyes. He had an emotionless expression on his face as he just stared at her.

‘How rude. He’s not even helping me with my stuff. And what an attitude.’ She thought to her self

She stood up and noticed she was about a foot or two shorter than she was. She didn’t care though. She was going to tell him what she thought.

“You are so rude. I accidentally knock into you and even apologize and you tell me not to do it again!” she yelled as she stabbed her finger into his chest. “You have no manners and walk around like you are all high and mighty. Let me tell you something. You aren’t any better than anyone else. So get off your high horse and get a new personality!” she finished as she sucked up air. She walked off before he could respond and went to her class. Which this time it only took her ten minutes to find.

Sesshoumaru stood shocked even though you couldn’t tell. ‘That woman dare talk to me like that. Nobody has ever dared to talk to me like that. Next time I see her I will make her cower before me.’ He thought and walked off to his class.

When Kagome found her class she looked around to find a seat. All but one was taken and it just so happened to be next to that guy she yelled at earlier. She sighed and walked to her seat and sat down just as her professor came through the door.

‘Great. Why do I always get myself into these situations? Hopefully tomorrow I’ll get here early enough so I don’t have to sit next to him.’ She sighed and began to take notes as the professor started his lecture.

Sesshoumaru stared at the woman next to him. He quietly studied her as she took notes. He already read ahead so he really had no need to listen to the lecture. He had this teacher last year and knew he just copied everything that was in the book during his lectures.

After class ended Kagome ran out of the classroom to avoid the man she ran into earlier so she could meet up with Sango. ‘Yes’ she thought. She had gotten away. Or so she thought she did until someone grabbed her arm and stopped her. She turned around to look into the same golden eyes from before.

“You should apologize wench!” he told her

“I already did. Besides you should be the one apologizing for being rude.” She said angrily

“I, Sesshoumaru apologize to no one.” He spat

“Oh really? Well I guess you are out of luck.” She said grabbing her arm back, “I don’t apologize to people who don’t deserve it.”

With that said she walked off towards the library leaving him standing there and not even looking back. She didn’t even notice that someone was following her.

She shortly after met up with Sango when she saw her waiting for her.

“Kagome!” Sango yelled

“Hey Sango. Sorry to make you wait.” “No Problem. What kept you?” she asked

“This jerk I ran into this morning stopped me after class ended.” She told Sango what happened on the way to the courtyard but didn’t mention his name.

‘Kagome huh? So thats the wench’s name.’ He said to himself and headed for his next class.

Sango’s eyes bulged out of her head when she heard what happened. “He really said that to you? Oh my god, he deserved that thrashing. I would have hit him myself.” She told her friend

All of the sudden they both felt someone’s hand on their butts and yelped. They both turned around and hit the attacker. “PERVERT!!” the yelled in unison

“Must you be so cruel ladies?” the man asked. He had violet eyes and a small ponytail at the end of his neck. He had on a purple shirt with black board shorts.

“Kagome, meet Miroku. He’s the campus lecher.” Sango said madly

“Hello fair Kagome. It is a pleasure to meet you.” He said kissing her hand

“I’m sure it is!” Kagome said sarcastically

Miroku turned to Sango, “You look lovely today Sango. As you do everyday.” He said making her blush

“So who’s hungry?” Sango asked changing the subject.

“I would be anything if I were in your presence Sango.” He responded

“I could go for some food as well.” Said Kagome

And they all headed for the cafeteria to grab some food before their next class.

When they were in the cafeteria getting ready to leave Kagome went to stand up from her seat to throw her trash away and bumped into someone. She once again apologized, “I am so sorry. I didn’t mean to bump into you. Please forgive me.” She said looking at the man. ‘He looks like the man from earlier. I know it’s not him though. I guess it’s his brother.’ She was suddenly broken from her thoughts as her victim started yelling.

“You should watch where you going bitch!” the food covered man yelled angrily at her

“Hey jerk! I already apologized for bumping into you. And don’t call me that.” She spat at him

“Okay woman, or do you prefer wench?” he said smugly as he saw her anger rise

“Look buddy,” she said jabbing him with her finger “It’s not bitch or woman or wench. It’s Kagome!! KA-GO-ME!! Get it right you stupid dog.”

“Well KA-GO-ME, watch where you’re going next time or I wont be so nice.” He said and walked off

Sesshoumaru who had watched all of this found it amusing. ‘Well at least she knows how to deal with my brother. She wont find it that easy with me though.’ So he headed outside and waited for her to come out.

“So miss Kagome, what class do you have next?” Miroku asked her

“Just Kagome, and I have umm...Psychology.” she replied

“That’s my next class too.” He said suprised

“I have it as well.” Sango said happily

“If you’d like you can walk with us to class.” He said

“I will meet you guys back here. I’m going to run to my room real quick. Is that okay with you guys?” she asked

“Sure we’ve got ten minutes until class starts so we’ll just wait here for you.” Sango told her

“Be right back you guys.” She said getting up and leaving the table.

~*~*~

As she was walking out of the cafeteria somebody grabbed her again and pulled her into an empty classroom and covered her mouth.

“If you promise not to yell I will remove my hand.” Came a familiar silky voice in her ear. She just nodded and he removed his hand.

When she turned around she was suprised and at the same time not suprised. Part of her knew who it was but the other part of her didn’t want to believe it.

“What rude things do you want to say to me this time?” she asked

She grew nervous when he didn’t answer. Instead he just sat there studying her closely. She started to blush a light pink color on her cheeks. She felt like some side attraction at the circus.

“Am I really that repulsive? Why did you bring me here if you were just going to stare?” she asked

“I do not find you repulsive. I actually find you quite attractive. I am curious to know why you would talk back to me instead of cower like everyone else.” He told her

She blushed became deeper from the compliment. “Thank you.” She whispered and looked away from his heavy gaze.

‘She has become shy and flustered. She is indeed very interesting. Different from all the other woman that attend here. They throw themselves at me begging me to go out with them. But she doesn’t do it at all. She is oddly not impressed by my looks. I know she finds me attractive but she does not like me just because of my looks like the other women.’ He thought

“I don’t see why I should fear you?” she said breaking him of his thoughts.

“Everyone fears me. Men do the women here throw themselves at me.” He said matter of factly

“Well you will come to realize I am not them.” She replied as she stared into his sun colored eyes.

He didn’t realize he had pinned her to the wall by this time and his head was now slowly falling towards hers. Neither of them noticed until their lips met. They stood there like that for a few minutes lost in the moment.

Sesshoumaru pulled away and was slapping himself mentally for kissing this girl. Not because he didn’t want to but because he didn’t know how she would respond seeing as how he didn’t know her well enough.

Kagome just stood there for a moment and stared lazily as she thought of what just happened. When she broke from her thoughts she realized he was staring down at her as if he was waiting for something. She blushed again and apologized and ran out of the room leaving him behind.

‘I must have embarrassed her. At least she didn’t strike me for doing that. This girl, Kagome is indeed very interesting. I must have her.’ He thought and left the room for his next class.

‘Oh my god he kissed me. My first kiss. It was nice I will say that. Why did he kiss me? Did he do it to get me to be obsessed like the other girls so I wouldn’t talk back? He’s got it all wrong if he thinks that’s going to happen.’ She thought angrily ‘I won’t fall for his little tricks. I am nothing like those other girls that will obey his every command.’

When she got back to the cafeteria she noticed Sango and Miroku were already gone. When she looked at one of the clocks she found she was running late and started to look for her classroom. When she got there she was relieved to see her professor wasn’t there yet.

When she entered she saw her friends had saved her a seat. Miroku was to Sango right and to the left of her was an empty seat that was reserved for her. Unfortunately she was also seated next to Sesshoumaru. Why did she have the same classes as him so far? So she quietly took her seat between the two and listened to the lecture that was about to begin.

Kagome didn’t take her eyes off the chalkboard the whole period. And Miroku didn’t take his eyes of Sango either. He did notice how Sesshoumaru kept glancing at Kagome every so often. This made him curious. This was his third year attending this school and he has had many classes with Sesshoumaru but never has he seen him even spare anybody a single look. Not even the woman who worshiped the ground he walks on. It made him worry and curious at the same time. He figured that he talked to Sango about it later on. For now he just wanted to focus his attention on his beautiful Sango. Chapter 2 New Friends

After class ended Sango, Miroku and Kagome headed for courtyard to sit down. When they got out they found a bench to sit on under a big oak tree.

“Hey Sango?” Kagome said

“Yeah Kagome?”

“You want to get something to eat? I don’t have anymore classes. That was my last one.”

“Well..okay. What classes do you have tomorrow?” she asked her

“I only have one class. It’s Ancient Japanese History and it’s at noon.” Responded Kagome

“I have three classes tomorrow. I’ll come make sure you’re up around eleven. My first class gets out at 10:30 and my next class wont start until 2pm. So I will be coming to take a nap anyways.” She smiled to her friend.

“May I join you ladies for dinner” Miroku questioned.

They had totally forgotten Miroku was with them until he broke them free from their conversation. As they looked at him as if contemplating the answer he wore a frown on his face. They both smiled at him, “Sure, of course” Kagome told him as a smiled graced his lips.

“I’m going to put my books in the room. Do you need anything you want me to put in there for you Sango?” Kagome asked

“No, but could you grab my jacket? It’s hanging up in my closet.” She asked her

“No prob!” responded Kagome, “Be right back you guys.” And she ran off to their room.

Once Kagome was gone Miroku turned to look at Sango.

“I must talk with you about something I saw today in class.” Sango looked at him telling him to go on. “Sesshoumaru, he kept staring at Kagome all throughout class earlier. It worries me because he usually never shows interest towards anybody. It makes me wonder what he wants or is going to do.” Sango nodded at this.

“I agree. Should we discuss this with Kagome? Maybe she might know why this is. Otherwise I will worry about him bringing her harm. Kagome is so sweet and I almost sometimes believe she just might accept him beating her because of how she is. Let’s wait until the end of dinner.” Sango said to Miroku with a look of deep thought on her face.

No sooner than they finished discussing the situation Kagome came running towards them her purse in one hand and Sango’s sweater draped in the other. “Ready?” they nodded yes to her question. “Let’s go!” she smiled and they walked off.

As they were walking down the street they contemplated where they should eat.

“Wasabi?” Miroku asked and received a nod from the girls.

“Kampai?” Sango asked “No, I don’t like their food. What about Chinese you guys?”

“I’m not in the mood for Chinese.” Miroku responded

“McDonalds?” asked Sango

“Yeah, sounds good.” Kagome and Miroku agreed

They sat down after they got their food. They decided a table was the way to go. After all Miroku had infamous wandering hands. So Kagome sat next to Sango as Miroku sat across from them on the other side of the table.

“So Kagome, do you like it here?” asked Miroku

“So far. But this is only the first day. Some people can be so rude though. Like that Sesshoumaru guy.” She said irritated “I bump into him by accident and he told me after I had apologized for it. Then he stopped me after class he said I should apologize for yelling at him. The nerve of that guy.” She said angrily and started to blush remembering what happened before last class. Miroku choking on a fry and Sango patting his back. Miroku looked at Sango and she looked at Miroku. They turned to their new friend in confusion and fear.

“Is that why he was staring at you all during class Kagome?” Sango asked and received a nod from her friend. Her cheeks turning a deeper crimson.

“I didn’t know he was staring at me. He probably was trying to see my notes to make sure he didn’t miss any.” She said naively still blushing

“Your right Kagome!” Sango said reassuringly not wanting to press any further The rest of dinner went uneventfully and they all soon had returned to campus. When they were close to Kagome’s and Sango’s building Miroku left with a bye. Sango started to walk into the building looking behind to converse with her friend only to notice she was still outside looking at the night sky.

“You coming Kagome?” she shouted to her

“In minute Sango. I’m going to take a short walk before I come in.” She replied

“Okay then. See you in a few.” And so she ran up the stairs leaving her alone.

Kagome was walking around campus not far from her dorm building and came upon a koi pond. She kneeled on the ground and watch the fish swim around it. She noticed the many lily pads and the sweet smelling flowers that protruded from them. She sat there as and watched the sunset. She sat there in awe. She felt like she was looking at a painting with all the oranges, pinks, reds, purples and hints of blue. ‘We never had sunsets like this back at home. I wonder how everyone’s doing at home. I will call them at the end of the week.’ She thought to herself.

As she watched the moon peek out from behind the clouds she noticed it was a full moon. She started to sing one of her favorite songs as she sat there looking at the star filled sky.

Underneath your close there’s an endless story There’s the man I chose; there’s my territory And all the things I deserve for being such a good girl honey...

~*~*~

He decided to take a break from his studies and go for a walk around campus. He was going to go to the back where then Zen garden was but ended up at the koi pond. That’s where he found her. She was kneeling by the pond bathed in the light of the full moon. Her voice was so lovely and enchanting and seemed so ethereal to him. He listened as she sang her song and felt relaxed and at peace with him self. ‘She looks like a goddess’ he thought to himself while watching her every move. He watched as she closed her eyes when she sang certain parts and felt her warmth flow like waves out of her body consuming him whole. He was upset when she stopped and was about to make himself know to her when she looked straight forward not seeing him.

“It’s rude to sneak and spy on other people.” She said calmly

“I do not sneak or spy for one. And you can only sneak and spy if someone is unknown to your presence.” He told her as if it were a fact.

“I guess that’s true. So what brings you here oh great Sesshoumaru?” she said in complete sarcasm

At this he frowned, ‘does she really find me that obnoxious?’ he asked himself “I don’t think that’s any of your concern.” He snapped angrily

She turned with her eyes close in anger with a frown set upon her angelic face, “Why do you have to be like that all the time. Can’t you be nice and at least try to make friends?” she spoke while her fist was shaking with anger. When she calmed she opened her eyes to find a smiling Sesshoumaru standing in front of her. She gasped and put her hand over her mouth as she studied her features that shined in the moonlight. ‘He’s so beautiful. Like he’s untouchable like a god. He’s actually smiling, but that I would have to be used to. It does look good on him though. His eyes are glowing just like his hair. He looks....well....hot.’ she said inwardly.

He continued to smile as he watched her study him closely. His eyes however went straight to her delicate features. Well, mainly her soft pink lips. He sat there thinking of the kiss from yesterday and how much he enjoyed it. He still didn’t know why he had done it but because he did and he wanted more. After that he kiss he could not get her from his mind. It was aggravating him. He wasn’t getting much of his work done because this woman in front of him plagued his mind. So he kept watching her small form and waited for he next words.

“Well, I should leave. I need to finish my homework. It was nice of you to join me Sesshoumaru. Thank you for the company.” She said blushing heavily as she made her hasty exit.

Unfortunately she didn’t make it far. His arm had some how made it’s way around her waist.. When she looked up she saw him towering above her staring into her deep blue eyes. She couldn’t help but stare back into his sun kissed golden eyes. They were both lost in each other’s own thoughts as they both began to advance towards one another. Slowly their eyes closed as their lips gently caressed the others. He licked her lips asking for permission. Nibbling her soft lower lip. She moaned as he quickly slipped his tongue searching every part of her. They battle with their tongues as if it were a war, but neither winning. She slinked her arms around his neck and gently caressed the back of his head with her fingertips. He deepened the kiss when he felt her rubbing his neck and pulled her closer. They were so close no air would be able to pass between them. Finally needing some air, they unwantingly let go to breathe. They looked at each other for a moment as she started to blush she shyly turned away.

“Well..” she said twiddling her thumbs, “I really should get back. Sango will start to get worried. See you tomorrow.” she said running off in the direction of her building.

He stood there for a few minutes letting the previous encounter sink in. He just smiled and headed for his room. “This girl is indeed very interesting.” He said allowed to himself

~*~*~

“Where were you Kagome?” her friend asked

“At the koi pond.” She replied with a small blush hoping her friend didn’t notice.

Sango noticed the blush and wondered what happened.

“Why are you blushing?” she asked curiously with a grin on her face.

“N..no reason.” She stuttered

Sango had a huge grin as she looked at her friend. “Who’s the guy? It has to be a guy by the way you blush.” She retorted

“I guess the same would go for you and Miroku huh? Like how you always blush when he compliments you. Why haven’t you to hooked up yet?” she shot back

“Don’t change the subject.” She blushed, “Besides I wont tell anybody.”

“I know because there is nothing to tell.” She replied

Kagome grabbed her toothbrush and stalked off to the bathroom. When she came back she said good night to Sango and drifted off to sleep.

~*~*~

Kagome woke up and looked at the clock. ‘9:00, gosh it’s early.’ She thought. “Oh well. Might as well get up and get dressed.” She said looking around the room. “This place is a mess! I’ll clean up too.” She grabbed her towel, tooth brush and headed for the shower.

“That felt good!” she told her self out loud when she got back to her room. “Guess I’ll start cleaning then.” She said after getting dressed. She grabbed a CD from her case and put it in her stereo and hit play. She opened her door and windows and began to clean.

While she was cleaning she started to sing to Mariah Carey’s ‘Shake it off’ and danced around the room picking up discarded clothes, shoes, books, papers, pens and anything else lying around. She and Sango each had their own desk, bed, closet and nightstand so she put everything up in its rightful place. Then she dusted all the table tops off, and organized her closet.

~*~*~

Sesshoumaru had found she had forgotten her purse last night as she ran off. He decided he would return it to her. It wasn’t hard finding her room. He just asked the office and they had give her building floor and room number. ‘Anybody could retrieve information from them.’ He sighed inwardly. He looked at the slip of paper in his hand. “Building two, second floor, room 351.” He read aloud. ‘347,348,349,350, 351 there it is.’ He said counting room numbers. He was about to knock on the door until he realized it was open. He heard music playing and hoped she was the only one there. He looked in to find her cleaning the windows while she was singing. He stood there once again listening to her pleasant voice. He stood there while smiling and was unnoticed by the singing woman. The song ended and to his displeasure so did her singing. The CD player stopped telling her the CD was through playing. She turned around to grab her CD case and froze when she noticed him standing in the door way.

“What are you doing here?” she asked curiously

He didn’t say anything but walked in and looked around at all her pictures on her desk and nightstand.

She watched him closely as he picked up each picture one by one and studied it closely. He put the last one down and turned his attention to her. “You left this by the koi pond last night after you ran off. You are lucky I found it before I left.” He told her

She looked at her purse as if it went unnoticed by her until now. She ran up and hugged him tightly and then stopped when she realized what she had done. She had a slight blush on her cheeks and her lips curved into a small smile. “Thank you so much. Sorry about that, I guess I was just really happy to get my purse back. Can I ask you a question though?” she asked and he nodded. “Do you know this area well?”

“Yes, why?” he responded

“Well I need to find a part time job. You see I’m on a scholarship and my family doesn’t have any money to spare. So I need to find a sort of income when I’m not in class.” She told him. ‘Why did I just tell him that. He doesn’t want to know about my family.’ She sighed.

“Very well. I will help you find a job close to campus. I know many people in this area. When does your last class end?” he asked her

“It ends at 1:45. Are you free then? I only have one class today. I was going to ask Sango or Miroku but they have classes all afternoon.” She informed him

“Mine ends then as well. Where would you like to meet?”

“I guess here about 2pm. I will need to change into something nicer before we go.” She said

“Very well then. I must be going. My class will begin soon.” He said and walked out the door.

~*~*~

Sango was walking to her dorm to take a nap. ‘Almost there. NAPTIME!’ she shouted in her head while trying to stay awake. She looked up to see how much further she had to go when she saw someone leaving her room. ‘What’s he doing there. Hmm, you go girl.’ She said with a grin on her face. She entered her room and saw Kagome flopped down on her bed. She had noticed immediately the room was spotless. ‘Wow! Now I can sleep later.’

“Hey Kagome!” she saw her friend glance at her from her bed. “Thanks for cleaning the room up. Now I’ll be able to sleep in before my last class of the day.” She smiled at her “So what were you and Sesshoumaru talking about? I saw him leaving the room.” She asked mischievously.

She watched Kagome tense when she asked her last question. She knew something was going on but she wasn’t sure what. So she walked to her bed and flopped down after closing their door for some privacy.

“He was just returning my purse that I forgot to grab last night.” She informed her.

“So that’s who you were with last night. What happened? Did he kiss you? Are you guys dating? You boyfriend and girlfriend yet? When did it all start? Is he a good kisser?” she started trampling her with all these questions she started to get dizzy.

“Yes Sango. We ran into each other at the Koi pond. We atlked for a few minutes and then I left. But I obviously forgot my purse. So he dropped by to return it. That’s all that happened nothing else!” she exclaimed trying to hold her blush back. She was unsuccessful and Sango noticed it right away.

“You’re blushing! Something happened. He kissed you and I know it. That’s why he stared at you during class yesterday. You go girl, he’s hot good catch!” she said happily

Kagome rolled her eyes and glanced at the clock. ’11:45!! I’m so going to be late.’ She screamed in her head and jumped up grabbed her stuff and ran at the door yelling back to Sango, “IgottogoI’mrunninglateseeyoulater!!”

“That girl needs to go to class earlier. She seems to always run late.” She said as she rolled her eyes and got up to lock the door so she could take her long deserved nap.

~*~*~

She got in the classroom right before the bell rang. She grabbed th closest seat she could find. She opened her notebook and textbook waiting for the teacher to arrive and begin. She was suprised to see Sesshoumaru walk in and sit at the teacher’s desk looking over some papers. When he finished he looked around the class and noticed her looking curiously. He got up from the seat and walked to the front and leaned against the front of the class.

“Good morning everyone.” He said, “My name is Mr. Takashi and I’m going to be teaching your group the next few classes. I’m an intern for Mr. Myouga. He has allowed me this privilege. However do not think that means you will be able to slack off or that you won’t have much class or homework. You will have plenty. You will be able to partner up during class time, but you will not be permitted to complete the homework in pairs. That’s why each of these work packets will be passing out is different. They are all the same but different as well. So keep in mind if you copy or partner up with someone I guarantee you will fail this assignment. Now,” he said looking a a piece of paper, “Mrs. Higurashi please come down and pass these out. Please make sure you all get one. If you don’t you will fail it as well. Now when you get this clipboard sign next to your name so I know who is here today. Cause as you all know attendance is counted towards your final grade.” He said as he handed it to the man sitting in front of him. Kagome had just gotten to him as he had finished and he handed her the packets. As she handed them out he noticed all the men in the class were eyeballing her like she was a steak. He growled at this not even knowing it. He looked around and was happy that nobody heard him.

Kagome was caught of guard when he called on her to pass the packets out. She had seen all the girls in the classroom giving her death glares when she walked around handing them out. ‘The girls really do worship him. You get randomly chosen to pass something out and you feel like they are going to pounce at any moment. Of course I know he didn’t choose randomly. He just made it seem like he did. It doesn’t matter though.’ She handed them out while deep in her thoughts. When she returned to her seat and again waited him to continue.

“Now today we will be going over the Myths and Legends section of the Feudal Era in our books. So turn to page 1175. We will begin on the legend of the Shikon No Tama. Or you may refer to it as The Jewel Of Four Souls. This story talks about a half demon, a young kitsune demon, a demon exterminator, a monk and an extremely powerful priestess. It is said that this priestess had the jewel ripped from her body by a centipede demon called mistress centipede. It was also said that she was from the future and pass through time through an ancient well. This well is now located on the grounds of the Sunset Shrine.” He paused when he heard someone yell and looked around the room.

“WHAT!!” Kagome yelled only to realize she said it out loud and now the whole class was staring her way. Including Sesshoumaru.

“Is there something wrong? Please tell us what it is.” He said giving her a ‘say it now’ kind of look.

“It’s nothing really. I just grew up there and that’s where my family is. That’s my family shrine.” She smiled nervously

“Well then you will all be happy to know, especially you Kagome. That we will be going to Sunset Shrine tomorrow morning.” He told the class. He looked at Kagome to see she had turn pale. “Now let us continue. I want you to all read this chapter and grab one of these small packets on my desk and answer the questions. If you finish early continue to the next legend.” He told them and they began to read silently. “Kagome!” he called and she looked up at him, “I need to have a word with you.” He told her and walked to the door to wait for her.

“Yes Mr. Takashi?” she politely said when they were out of the class.

“Please don’t call me that unless we are in that room. I’m sorry I was unaware you were the Higurashi from the Sunset Shrine. We will still be going tomorrow though. I’m sure you know the legend of the Shikon No Tama well?” he questioned “More than you know!” she giggled while scratching the back of her head nervously. “We closed the well house after I restored the building. It was in such horrible and unsafe conditions.” She said almost slipping up. She had a very suspicious and nervous smile on after she corrected her self.

He caught her slip up but she didn’t say enough for him to really know for sure what she said. He had his suspicions now because of what she was about to say. Even though he wasn’t exactly sure what it was. He knew this legend because he was there. Myouga, Shippou, Kouga and himself were the only ones left from that time. But I haven’t seen Kouga in about a hundred years. He even watched Rin leave him and was very upset when she did. He recognized Kagome but wasn’t sure if was her. ‘It could be though. I doubt it though. Probably just a reincarnation.’ He thought. “So do you think demons are real? Have you ever met one?” he asked her out of curiousity.

“I think they were real. I don’t however, think there are any left. From what my grandpa tells me after the last shard was obtained the priestess purified all the demons and leaving none to survive. After that they said she just disappeared never to be seen again.” She answered

‘Should I tell her that some still exsist? Not right now, if she is the girl I think she is she will soon remember. I will bring Shippou tomorrow to see if he can’t figure things out. The question is why would she not remember?’ so deep in thought he forgot about the woman standing in front of him. “Well,” he said looking at his watch, “let us return to class so you may finish your work before it ends. If you can’t then turn it tomorrow.” He explained “I don’t need to really read the textbook. That was my bedtime story for fifteen years.” She replied

“Well then you should ace the questionnaire.” And with that said you entered the classroom with her following him behind.

Before she sat down she grabbed the packet and sat down. She answered each question and had it completed in ten minutes. There were only to other students that were finished and they finished after her. The girl sitting beside her was having trouble and she decided since she was finished and had hers turned in she would offer her some help. “Do you need some help?” she smiled

“That would be greatly appreciative.” She responded

“What are you have trouble with?”

“Well I’m still having a hard time translating this. This last paragraph is giving me trouble.” The girl said frustratingly

“It’s basically telling you that after the jewel was complete she purified all of the remaining demons and then just simply disappeared never to be seen again.” She said with a smile

“Really? Wow. Thanks I really appreciate it umm...? What was your name?” the girl asked

“Kagome!” she replied with a smile.

“Thank you Kagome, it’s very nice to meet you. My name is LuLu.” She responded

“Nice to meet you too.”

LuLu finished her test right before class ended and turned it in.

“For all of you who didn’t finish points will be subtracted for the ones you haven’t gotten to. I will let you know you scores next session. Remember we will be going to the Sunset Shrine tomorrow morning. We will meet in the cafeteria and be leaving campus at 9:30. So if you are not present you will not be going. This will also count for part of your grade. So be ready and bring some snacks. We’ll be gone for half the day. I also have already informed your other teachers as well. See you tomorrow morning.” He said and everyone one was gone in the blink of an eye. He looked up to see Kagome still in the room. “Why are you still here Kagome? Class has been dismissed.” He pried

“I am writing a mental note to call my mom tonight when we get back so she knows I’m coming. So she’ll probably make lunch or snacks for the whole class as well. Which is why I counted heads.” She smiled

“Well we have one extra person who will be joining us tomorrow. I have a few more things left to do before I’m ready. So I suggest you go and change. By the time your done I will be there.” He commanded

“Okay! Seen in a few!”

‘Finally alone. Shippou is going to give me hell for the way I am around her. I don’t know what’s wrong with me.’ He sighed and started to head for Kagome’s dorm. Chapter 3 The Trip

Kagome waited in her room for Sesshoumaru. ‘I really need to find a job as soon as possible. I’m running low on money and even though I know mom would give me some she needs it more than I do.’ She was thinking so deeply she didn’t here the knock at her door.

KNOCK KNOCK

He knocked on the door harder this time. ‘Did she already leave?’ She knew I was meeting her here.’

The door opened revealing Kagome.

“Come in.” She invited him

When he entered the her room he took a seat on her bed.

“I’m just going to leave Sango a note, and then we will leave.” She explained knowing he was wondering why he had come in.

So he just nodded and watched her closely observing her every move. ‘She looks so beautiful.’ He noted taking in her choice of attire. She wore a pale blue spaghetti strap dress that clung to her curves and flared out until it ended at her knees. She had on a white cardigan that stopped at her elbow. Her toe nails were painted a dark crimson and she had matching pale blue high heels that rested on her tiny feet. Her dress made her deep blue eyes stand out while her bangs and long wavy hair framed her face. She turned around and smiled at him informing him she was ready for departure.

As they were about to open the door, it was suddenly flung open. In the door way frozen in their spots like ice sculptures stood Miroku and Sango.

“Hey guys!” she greeted

They looked from Kagome to Sesshoumaru a few times before responding. “H..hey!” they both stuttered and tried to regain their composure as quick as possible.

“We’re going job hunting, so I’ll be back later on.” She said walking out the door with Sesshoumaru on her heels.

“Do you think we should follow and keep an eye out?” Miroku asked her

“No! I don’t think she’ll be fine. She wouldn’t go if she feared for her safety.” She paused, “Besides she has her phone on her and I will be here when she gets back.”

He nodded as he had a thoughtful look on his face.

~*~*~

They were walking down the street as the sun was setting. They walked in silence during most of their excursion. They enjoyed each others company although they wouldn’t say it. Kagome was to shy and Sesshoumaru was to proud to let his emotions be seen.

“Thank you for helping me look for a job.” She smiled warmly at him.

He just nodded for her reply, “I have one stop to make while we’re here.”

“Okay!” she acknowledged him

They were walking down the street for a while it had already gotten dark. The streets were still filled with people and were lit by the lights that were spaced out as you walked down the sidewalk. He stopped in front of a building for a moment and opened the door and waited for her to enter. She wasn’t really paying attention. She just followed him to his destination not wanting to walk alone. The streets were dangerous at night. More so then they were during the day. He walked up to the man at the podium and waited to be greeted.

“Hello, welcome to The Palace.” The man said

“I have a reservation under Takashi.” He told the man

The man looked at the piece of paper in front of him and grabbed to menus. “Right this way.” He directed them.

They walked through some red velvet curtains into a bigger room as they followed the host.

Kagome looked around and gasped. It was a very classy place by the way it looked. At least to her it was. She had never been any place like this before. There were vaulted ceilings with chandeliers that were twice her size hanging from them. It had windows that seemed to touch the heavens and they were tinted for privacy during the day. The floor was covered in a deep red colored carpet. Red rapes hung from the ceiling giving each table complete privacy with a small lamp in the center of every table. It made the restruraunt kind of romantic. When they came to their designated table she saw a rounded with seats that towered over her head. They were padded with a light red colored fake leather and were quite comfortable. To finish it off there was a white cloth covering the table. All in all she found it extremely extravagant. She kind of felt nervous and out of place and did her best to cover it up.

“What are we doing her Sesshoumaru?” Kagome questioned curiously

“Eating.” He stated simply, as a smile graced his god like features making them seem even more heavenly.

She blushed from embarrassment and picked up her menu to browse at the items.

He quickly caught her attention and stopped her, “It’s customary for the man to order for his date.” He pointed out

‘Did he just say date? We are on a date? Oh my god I didn’t know. I would have put on something nice.’ She freaked out and started to blush deeper than she already had. “Okay.” Was the only response she could find.

The waiter cam and left with their order. They talked quietly while waiting for their meal.

“This has to be very expensive. It’s so beautiful and very classy as well. But why would you choose this place.” She asked

“Think of it as us celebrating for you being victorious in finding a job so quickly.” He reassured her

After the waiter brought their food the night went on uneventfully.

As they were walking back to campus Kagome decided to see if she could get Sesshoumaru talk more. She thought he didn’t talk nearly enough.

“Thank you for tonight Sesshoumaru.” Kagome interrupted the silence

He looked at her and her radiant smile, “Your welcome.”

“So why don’t you have any friends? Are we friends?” she prodded

“Friends are pointless. They stab you in the back and cause other problems.” He told her angrily

“You don’t believe that do you? I wouldn’t do something like that and neither would Miroku or Sango.” She said disappointed

He didn’t say anything to her so she decided to change the subject. ‘Somebody hurt him and it’s obvious it was a friend.’ She thought

“So why no girlfriend? I mean everyone gets lonely, don’t you?” she questioned a little hesitantly.

He looked at her for a moment and saw that she blushed. He inwardly smiled at this, “Why is that what position in my life you’d like to fill?” He noticed she blushed even deeper at this. ‘I wouldn’t mind that at all.’ He told him self

“I didn’t say that. I uh well never mind.” She said becoming shy

He found this fun so he decided to keep pushing the subject. He liked it when she blushed. He found her even more attractive.

“Are you saying you wouldn’t? Am I not attractive enough?” he prodded making her keep the crimson blush.

“I didn’t say that.” She said “You are very attractive” she whispered hoping he didn’t catch. “I just didn’t think you thought of me that way. Besides those times in the classroom and by the Koi pond, well, I thought you were trying to make me like all the other girls.” Kagome told him honestly

At this he stopped. He did like her that way and did here her say he was attractive but he never wanted to change her. That was what made him interested in the first place. “That was never my intention.” He told her and grabbed her by her waist for a passionate kiss. When he let go and they separated he began to speak again, “We should keep walking. It’s late and we must both be up early tomorrow.” And he started to walk again.

~*~*~

“Where is she? It’s 10:30. I thought she would be home by now. I hope she’s okay.” Sango having a conversation with her self while waiting for her friend to return was worrying.

The door opened and in came Kagome.

“Thanks again. I enjoyed it. See you tomorrow morning.” She yelled to him as he was leaving.

She came in closed the door and plopped on her bed. She was so tired she went and brushed her teeth and didn’t even change into her pajamas. When she got back, Sango had planted herself on her bed waiting for her return.

“I was so worried about you. Did he hurt you? Did he kiss you? Are you dating yet? What took you so long? Did you find a job? Does he like you? Do you like him? You guys make a cute couple.” Kagome rolled her eyes waiting for her to stop and breath.

“Sango,” her friend looked patiently for her to continue. “I did find a job at this little family owned restaurant. It’s called ‘The Shack’ and I’ll be working behind the counter and the manager said I’d be making tips each night. It’s nice too. The managers name was..Naraku. Yeah that’s it. He said I can start tomorrow night around 5 and I will be leaving around10:30pm. And no nothing happened between me and Sesshoumaru.” She said hastily

“So you’ll be getting off after dark? You’ll need to have someone meet you or give you a ride back to campus. It’s way to dangerous around there at night. Heck, it’s dangerous during the day.” She stated

‘I didn’t think about that. I can always try and find a ride and if I can’t call Sango or Miroku or even Sesshoumaru.’ She thought

“Well, I’m going to bed and so should you. I have a fieldtrip tomorrow morning.” She told Sango

They both climbed into bed and shortly after fell into a peaceful sleep.

~Dream~

She ran through the forest as fast as she could. Looking behind her to find her attacker, but she didn’t see anyone. She didn’t know what she was running from but she could feel the fear consume her whole body. It didn’t seem to slow her only make her go faster. She saw a flash of silver so she turned to the side and ran the opposite direction of where she thought it had gone.

“Kagome!” she heard a voice call as it echoed through the forest

“Kagome!” she heard it again

“Kagome!” and again. She didn’t know who was calling her and part of her didn’t want too.

Then everything dissipated as she came out of her dream.

End Dream

“Kagome! Wake up!” Sango hovered above her while shaking her.

“Your alarm went of fifteen minutes but you didn’t even move. I think you might be late and miss your trip.” She chided her

‘That was really weird. It all seemed really. Like it’s happened to me before. But there aren’t any forest around my house at all’ She thought to her self. “Oh no. I can’t miss it I already told mom I was coming.” She said rubbing her eyes and get up lazily.

“What does your mom have to do with your trip?” she asked confused

“We are going to visit the Sunset Shrine for Ancient Japanese History class. One of the legends we read about has to do with the shrine. And it just so happens that’s my families shrine. ” she pointed out and went to the bathroom to get ready.

She had finished getting dressed and putting her shoes on. She was wearing a pair of her shorts. They weren’t short and they weren’t long. They showed off her legs quite nicely. She wore a pink and black shirt her mom got her went she went to America. It said ‘I know you want me’ on the front and ‘but green is all I need’ on the back. She had her hair in a high ponytail and had a mini backpack on with some snacks in it. She knew her mom would be making food for everyone but she wanted something for the ride there.

She raced towards the cafeteria seeing that it was 8:35. ‘I hope I don’t miss them.’ She screamed. When she got there, there were only 5 students there. Including Sesshoumaru and the other kid he mentioned was coming along. She saw LuLu sitting at a table and decided to go talk to her.

“Hey, what’s up?” LuLu said

“Ugh, I’m so tired. I would have missed it if it weren’t for my roommate waking me up.” She replied

“Yeah? That wouldn’t be good. What would your parents say to you know showing up.” She stated

“They’d probably scream for joy.” She said and they both started to giggle. They were sitting there talking and giggling for a while. Not about anything important though, just basic girly stuff. They found out they had the same favorite show, both loved archery and had many other common interest.

“Okay everyone.” Sesshoumaru began to talk. “We will be taking a bus so we don’t have to take are cars. This will ensure nobody gets lost. It will be an hour long ride there and back. So we should get there about 10:00 to 10:30 at the latest. We are going to take a tour provided by the shrine priest and then be given a chance to explore and ask any questions you might have. Under no circumstances will anybody be leaving the shrine grounds unless boarding the bus. Shippou here,” he said, as a young man with orange hair, green eyes stood up. He was wearing blue jean shorts and a green shirt. “will be helping me keep an eye out. Any questions? Good. Let’s board the bus then.” He said turning and leading everyone to the bus. They had to use two buses because everyone could fit on one. So Shippou rode on one and Sesshoumaru on the other. Shippou was on her and LuLu’s bus. Her and LuLu just talked the whole way there. Besides, there was nothing else to do.

“Okay everyone pay attention!” Shippou said to get everyone’s attention. “We will be unloading first. Let’s go.” He said exiting the vehicle.

“Kagome!” she heard her name called and looked up to find Souta with a sweat drop and Kouga running to her. By the time he had gotten to her everyone was off the buses watching the scene that unfolded before them.

“Kagome. I’m so glad you have decided to come back. You are my woman you don’t have to go to college or work. I’ll take care of you.” He said holding her hand tightly.

You could see the vain popping out of her forehead. She grabbed her hand taking it away from him saying, “Kouga, how many times do I have to tell you. I am not your woman.” She said angrily

“You will be someday.” He retorted and received a growl. He sniffed the air around him. ‘There is a faint scent..’he deciphered through all the scent ‘Sesshoumaru and Shippou!’

She just sighed and walked up the long stairs to the shrine. Everyone followed her and began the trek up as well.

He chased after Kagome protectively to make sure he didn’t hurt her. He would always protect her.

Kagome immediately went inside leaving the rest behind, but was shortly after followed by Shippou and Sesshoumaru.

“Hi mom!”

“Kagome? Oh your hear. I’m so glad you took this class or I wouldn’t be able to see you for a while. I need to speak with you about something.” She said seeing the two men enter the room. “Who are these gentlemen dear?” she politely asked

Kagome turned around and pointed to Sesshoumaru, “That’s Sesshoumaru and Shippou.” She told her

“Nice to meat you boys. Please come have a seat in the kitchen. Would you like some coffee?” she asked

“I would if you please.” Shippou answered “I will take it with me. I need to keep an eye on the students.” He explained

She handed him a cup and smiled warmly. He took it and left to go watch the students.

“Well,” her mom sighed, “Mr. Takashi I will be giving the tour. My father is unable to do it. But don’t worry, I grew up here and I as well as Kagome am a priestess. I will need a few moments with my daughter before I begin though.” She informed him.

He nodded to her and began to stand up, “My I borrow your rest room?” he asked

“Sure, go through the living room and down the hallway. Second door on your left.” She replied

He got up and went in the specified direction. ‘Something’s up. Something doesn’t seem right. Her mother seems so sad. But why and what happened to make her so upset? I need to know.’ He used the bathroom and when he came out he over heard some of the conversation. Thanks to his excellent hearing.

“Kagome, grandpa has been sick. We didn’t want to tell you because we knew you wouldn’t go. He’s in the hospital and the doctors think her only has a couple of weeks. Souta doesn’t know yet. So don’t say anything to him. Mrs. Detry is going to bring him home early so you’ll be here when I tell him. There is also something else.” She paused “Takashi Inc. is trying to by the shrine from us. They want to build some condo’s here. Since grandpa isn’t doing so well and I can only work one job we are probably going to sell the shrine. I know how much you love this place. I do to, but I can’t afford to keep it. I’m sorry sweetie, I wish there were something I could do.” She said to Kagome with her eyes downcast at the floor trying to hold her tears in.

“It’ alright mom,” she said with deep sadness in her voice, “I know how hard it is for you to have to make that decision. I’m sorry that you have to. And don’t worry gramps will be fine. He always is.” She reassured her mother with a sad smile on her face.

‘Oh Kagome, it will be harder on you when your memory comes back. Not only because you grew up here but because of your journey’s in the feudal era.’ She thought sadly for her daughter. She knew she was trying to be strong for her. She was always like that. Like when her father died she was the one that told her everything would be fine. She was the strong one in the family, just like her father was. She smiled at this and looked at her daughter, “We should start that tour now so when Souta arrives we can tell him without interrupting.

Sesshoumaru heard everything. He felt bad for Kagome because she was not only losing her only home but her grandfather too. And from what he knows she has already lost her father. When he heard his father was planning on buying the property he decided he would call him upon return to the campus to dissuade him from doing it. Maybe he could make him insure that it always remains untouched. But he would deal with the later. He quietly walked out the front door to wait for them to come out.

Kagome and her mother both did the tour and told the story of The Shikon No Tama and let everyone look around for a while. Souta wasn’t home yet so she just walked around. She went into the well house and sat for a while to think. She always went there to think. It was her place of freedom, her safe place. When she came out she decided to see where everyone was. She couldn’t find Shippou or Sesshoumaru so she went to look for them. When she was about to go around the corner to the back of her house she heard someone say something.

“Kouga she doesn’t remember us or anything that happened.” The boy she knew as Shippou told him.

‘I thought Kouga left?’ she thought to her self.

“You can’t tell her anything. She has to remember her self. She doesn’t remember you, me or Shippou.” Sesshoumaru said

“How can she not remember us. She knew us all for five years. Heck we were there to help defeat Naraku. Heck, I’m suprised we are still alive. But then again I think she only purified the evil demons. Wait a second. You are evil, why didn’t you get purified.” Kouga said.

“He was but thanks to Rin,” Shippou’s voice grew sad, “he changed.”

“Will she remember us, ever?” Kouga asked

“I’m not sure. But I hope she does.” Sesshoumaru replied

“I’ve missed her so much. She’s the only mother I have. I can understand why she doesn’t remember you guys, but she should remember me.” He said sadly and hurt.

“Soon Shippou, soon she will remember us and when she does things will change but she’ll need some time to let it all sink in.” He told them. ‘I hope she does. But I’m still unsure why she would have no memory of it in the first place.’ “We’ll just have to wait for her to remember. We are powerless until then. Besides if we tell her now she’ll go into shock.” He explained

‘Are they talking about me?’ she asked her self. ‘What will I remember? And are they talking about my new boss? I’m so confused.’ She decided not to bother them and figure out what they meant. She walked back and went into her house to wait for Souta to get home.

‘Kagome!’ Sesshoumaru thought. He breathed in again to confirm his thoughts. “She heard us.” He said angrily

“Who? Kagome?” both Shippou and Kouga asked

“What do you think will happen?” asked Shippou worriedly

“She may remember faster,” Shippou’s frown turned into a hug smile, “Or she may deny it and refuse to remember.” And then he frowned again.

~*~*~

“Mom! I’m home!” yelled Souta as he ran into the house. He walked into the living room to find his mom and Kagome sitting on the couch. “Hey sis.” He smiled and ran to give her a hug. “I’m glad you can to visit. I missed you a lot. Even though it has only been a month.” He chattered. “Who are all those people outside?” he asked them curiously.

“They are your sisters classmates. They are on a field trip to learn about the shrine and the legend of the Shikon No Tama.” His mother explained to him

“Did you tell them Kagome about..” he asked but stopped when his mom shot him a ‘be quiet’ look.

Kagome saw the look and didn’t know what was going on. “Tell them about what?” she asked

“The story. You know it as well as grandpa does. Hey, where is grandpa? How come he wasn’t outside throwing talismans at everybody or telling one of his crazy stories?” he said confused

“Come sit down next to me Souta.” Mrs. Higurashi said making room between her and Kagome so he could sit. Souta sat down and waited for them to talk.

“This is going to be very hard dear. I know you shouldn’t have to hear this at your age, but I didn’t want you to be kept in the dark and not know what was going on.” She paused when she started to cry.

“Souta,” he looked at Kagome “Grandpa is in the hospital and the doctors don’t think he is going to make it.” She told him sadly. She saw the blank expression that covered his face like a blanket. “And,” she was suddenly cut off by her mom.

“We don’t aren’t going to have the money to stay hear much longer. If we sell our home we will have enough money to put you through school and for me to live for the rest of my life. I don’t want to sell our home, but I have no choice. I can’t work two jobs because I have you to take care. Kagome is in school and no longer lives here either. I have no way to pay for everything. So we’re going to have to move. We’ll stay in town though so you wont have to leave your friends. I’m so sorry sweetie. I really wish there was something I could do.” She said and started to cry even harder.

When it all sank in Souta got up and ran out the door not saying a word. Kagome ran after him so she could talk to him. When she didn’t see him she decided to ask someone. “Has anyone seen my little brother?” she yelled. Everyone pointed and said he ran down the shrine steps. Kagome ran as fast as she could to catch him. No matter how upset he was he never left the shrine grounds. ‘Souta.’ She thought. She was running for about ten minutes until she finally found him. He was sitting under a Sakura tree crying with his body was convulsing from the sobs. She walked over and sat down next to him and was quiet for a minute.

“I know it’s hard Souta. When we lost daddy, you were only a baby. I knew what was going on and I watched as momma cried all the time. She was always tired and hardly ate because she was so depressed. And no that we’re losing grandpa and the shrine she is going to go through that all over again. I know it’s going to be hard but we need to stay strong if not for us then for her. She needs us as much as we need each other. We’ll survive this I promise. But I need you to be strong for mom. I’m not going to be home everyday because of school. But I will do my hardest to come whenever I can. But since I’m not going to be here you have to be strong for her. After all you are the man of the house.” She said still looking straight ahead.

Souta looked up at her with puffy red eyes and a tear covered face. He hugged her and cried a little bit more. When they were done they walked back to the shrine and into the house. He went to his mom and stood in front of her waiting to be noticed. “Mom?” he said and she looked up at him with a sad smile. “We’re going to be fine.” And he hugged her tightly. Kagome caught the small but happy smile her mom had on her face and she too smiled.

~*~*~

It was time to leave the shrine and everybody was on the bus except her, Sesshoumaru and Shippou.

“Bye mom. Bye Souta.” She said giving them all hugs. “I love you guys. Tell grandpa I said hi and tell him I’m coming to see him this weekend.” She said

“I thank appreciate you letting us come here. It’s was very nice meeting you Mrs. Higurashi and you too Souta.” Sesshoumaru said with a rare smile.

“Yes thank you again.” Said Shippou bowing With that they walked off and boarded the buses and left for campus. When they got back Kagome went up stairs to change for work. Sango was gone and she couldn’t get a hold of Miroku. She decided to go to the office to find Sesshoumaru’s dorm so she could ask him to walk her. She needed to hurry. It was already a quarter after four. She didn’t want to be late on her first day of work. That wouldn’t look good. After she left the office she headed for his room. ‘building five first floor room number 89.’ ’77, 79, 83, 87, 88, 89, finally. I hope he’s home.’

Knock Knock

He was coming back from the showers when he saw someone standing by his door. ‘Kagome’ he said to himself. He continued to walk to his room in nothing but a towel covering his lower half. He walked up right behind her, but she didn’t know he was there.

“Can I help you?” she heard him say from behind. She jumped up and quickly turned around.

When she realized he was almost completely naked her whole face turned red and she quickly turned around. He smirked at this knowing she had probably never seen so much of a man. Plus he liked making her blush. He did everything he could to make her.

She wasn’t going to deny she liked what she saw but she didn’t want to stare. ‘He has such a well-toned chest and his arms look built too. Stop thinking about him Kagome. Next you’re going to picture him...NO. What did I come here for? Oh yeah.’ She fought with herself. “Um, I was wondering if you would walk me to work. I know how unsafe it is. And because I didn’t want to go alone.” Explained Kagome. “I can’t find Sango or Miroku and you are the only other person I know.” She added

“Very well. I will walk with you to work. Let me put some clothes on. Unless you want me to go like this.” He asked playfully and watched her face turn red again.

“Okay I’ll wait here.”

He went in and put some boxers and pants on and told her to come in while he finished getting ready.

“Where is your roommate?” she asked curiously

“I don’t have one. I pay for all of this room. So I’m paying for two people in order to have it to myself.” He replied

“It must be nice but I would get lonely being by myself.” She told him

“What time do you have to be there by.”

“Five.”

“We’ll take my car then. It’ll be faster then walking.” He stated

“Okay.” Agreeing with him. ‘Hopefully I wont be later then.’ She thought

~*~*~

He pulled the car up to the curb in front of the eatery. They got there fifteen minutes early because he luckily was able to get through all the traffic with ease.

“How are you getting home?” he asked

“I was going to ask my boss for a ride.” She replied

“Well if you need a ride just call me. I’ll be in my room. Do you have the number?” he asked

“No. Hold on.” She said pulling out a pen and paper. “What is it?” she asked. After she wrote down his number she got out and thanked him and went into work.

After he left he went back to his room and called his dad.

ring ring

“Hello?” Izayoi answered

“Is father home?” he asked

“Hold on dear I’ll go get him.”

A few seconds later his father picked up the phone.

“This is Takashi?” He said

“Father. I have some rather important business I wish to discuss with you.” He informed the man on the phone

“Okay. When would you like to discuss it?”

“Are you and mother going to be there around dinnertime tomorrow?” he questioned

“Yeah. So we want to discuss it over dinner?”

“Well after dinner. I will also be bringing someone with me.”

“Is it a girl?” his father said in an excited voice. “Izayoi will be so pleased. I will tell her right away.” He chattered “Yes it is a woman. I will see you tomorrow father. I will arrive at 5pm. Good bye.” And he hung up the phone

~*~*~

He was sitting in his room studying when the phone rang.

“This is Takashi?” he answered

“Try saying hi sometime. You don’t sound like a college student. You sound like an old stiff.” The voice on the phone chided

“Hello Kagome. Did you need a ride back?” he said

“Do you mind?” she asked hesitantly

“Are you ready now?”

“Yeah.”

“I will be there in a moment.” He said and hung up the phone.

~*~*~ Chapter 4 The Dinner

Kagome woke up and looked at the clock for the time.. She looked to see Sango still sleeping. She was so glad it was Saturday. Naraku, her boss, told her she wouldn’t work weekends until she learned everything and was able to take and give the food orders out fast. She decided to get up. She didn’t want to sleep the day away. She grabbed her towel and toothbrush and headed to the showers. When she came back she looked to find her friend still out light a light. She smiled and went to her closet to get out one of her summer dresses. She sat at her desk trying to study and work ahead a little bit.

KNOCK KNOCK

She was startled by a knock at the door. She walked over and opened it up to see a deliveryman standing there holding a box and a vase of lilies and tulips. She smiled ‘Miroku is so sweet. She is going to turn beet red.’ She thought to herself.

“Can I help you?” she asked the man.

“I have a delivery for,” he looked at the clipboard in his hand, “Higurashi, Kagome.” He told her

‘Me? Who sent them?’ she asked her self. She signed for them and thanked the man and closed the door. She went to sit on her bed to read the card.

“What’s that Kagome?” Sango asked rubbing her eyes. She got up and sat next to her on the bed.

“I don’t know Sango.” She replied

Her and Sango read the note:

Kagome,

I would be honored if you to joined me for dinner tonight. Please wear the dress I sent you. I will pick you up around 4pm. I hope you like the dress and the flowers.

Sesshoumaru

“Wow!” Sango said. “Open the box!” she said excitedly.

She opened the box and pulled out a long dress. It was white at the top and became a darker pink as it got close to the bottom. It had little sparkles all over it. It was an off the shoulder dress with almost invisible straps to hold it up. In the box was a wrap to match the dress.

“That’s so beautiful! Are you going to go?” she asked

“I don’t know. It is kind of weird for him to buy me a dress just to go out to dinner.” She sighed

“Obviously he’s taking you to a formal restaurant and he knew you didn’t have anything to wear.”

“Maybe. How am I suppose to wear this though.” She looked to her closet. “I don’t have any shoes to match.” Falling limply on her bed with the dress resting on her stomach.

“I know!” Sango said with a big smile. “We’ll go shopping. I know we can find the perfect shoes for it. We can even get you a purse too. We have six hours until you leave. I'll go get ready.” She said grabbing her stuff and running to the bathroom. A half hour later they were on there way.

~*~*~

They had already been in ten stores and they still didn’t find anything. She was starting to get tired and just wanted to go back and tell him she couldn’t go.

“Kagome! Let’s try this place.” Sango shouted to her

She looked up to see the sign. It said ‘Heels That Kill’. They walked in and it was pretty big. The only thing they sold was shoes and a few purses. They were looking around for a few minutes before a woman that worked there came up to them.

“Can I help you ladies?” she asked. She was tall with brown eyes and had her black hair in a bun with chopstick that had chains hanging from the ends. Her earrings were long and had white feathers on them.

“My friend here was looking for a pair of heels and a purse to match a dress she just got.” Sango spoke up for her

“What are the colors?” she asked

Kagome smartly bring the wrap with it pulled it from her purse to show the woman. She watched as she looked at it. Her eyebrows scrunched up as she tried to think if she had anything.

“I know!” she yelled as her eyes lit up and she ran to the back. When she came back she was holding a box and handed it to Kagome. “We got these in yesterday. We have a matching purse too.”

“Kagura!” another woman called for her.

“Please excuse me for just a moment.” She said and walked over to the woman who had called her.

“So what do you think Miss?” she questioned her when she came back over.

Kagome opened the box and looked at the contents. They were beautiful. The matched the dark pink at the bottom of her dress. They shimmered and even had little rhinestones going down the middle of the front. It had ribbon to tie up her calf that was the same color. The heel was about two inches high. Which she didn’t think that she would have trouble with them. They were simply perfect. “May I see the purse?” she asked the woman.

“Sure. I’ll be right back.” and she walked back to the back room. She came back out a minute later with a small purse in her hand. “Here you go!”

The purse had no strap. It was simple and very thin. It was the same color as the shoes and had shimmer and rhinestones on it as well.

“I love it. They are perfect.” She frowned “How much would it be altogether?” she said curiously

Kagura the woman helping them scrunched her face and looked around and bent down closer to Kagome. “Around $65.00,” she paused. Kagome’s jaw dropped and she frowned. “But, I’ll give them to you for $35. That’s the best I can do.” She winked and smiled at her standing back up again.

Kagome’s eyes went wide and almost fell. She smiled after it sank in. “Thank you!” she quietly said in response. “I’ll get it.” She told her happily with a warm smile.

After they had found the perfect shoes and purse they stopped for ice cream at a small little parlor they passed by earlier that day.

“So are you nervous?” Sango prodded

“Just a little bit. I just don’t know how to do my hair and I never wear make up let alone own any.” Saying worriedly and sighing.

“Leave it up to me. That will be my job.” She smiled reassuring her best friend. They finished their ice cream and headed back to get Kagome ready.

~*~*~

Sesshoumaru looked at his clock reading the time. ‘3:45’ he saw he needed to head towards Kagome’s room so they could leave. He grabbed his keys locked his door and headed towards room 351.

~*~*~

“How do I look?” she asked her friend

When she heard a gasp from Sango she freaked out.

“I knew it. I knew I shouldn’t have told him I would go. I’m not one of those classy girls that he’s obviously used to. I should tell him I changed my mind.” She wimpered

“No! You are going and there is no turning back.” She reprimanded her. “You look like a princess Kagome. His jaw is going to drop when he sees you.”

“You think so?” biting her lip nervously

“I promise you he’s going to...” Sango was interrupted by a knock at the door.

~*~*~

He checked his watch again seeing if he was making good time. ‘At this rate we’ll be early. If she is ready. I hope she got the dress and flowers.’ He said as he looked up at the rose in his hand. He stood in front of her door and knocked.

The door opened revealing Sango. He gave her a questioning look when she invited him, but he entered the room and saw Kagome standing their purse in hand ready to go. He couldn’t move, afraid of the heavenly being would leave. He looked at her with the dress he sent her and the wrap draping off her shoulders. She had a dark pink colored purse with matching shoes. He hair was up with little strands of curls hanging from her bun. She had clear gloss on her lips that made her shine more then the rhinestones in her hair. She was a goddess, was all he could think. He walked up to her kissing her hand and giving her the pure white rose he brought for her.

She stood there watching him stare and started to become uncomfortable. She saw he was wearing a black suit that made his hair seem more silver. His eyes seem to light up as if there were flames behind them. She was broken out of her trance when he came up and planted a kiss on her hand and handed her a white rose.

“You look beautiful. I hope you like the dress?” he stated more then asked.

She nodded to his question and told him, “I love it, thank you.” She blushed.

“Shall we go. I don’t want to be late.” He told her

She nodded and looked to Sango, “Thank you Sango. I’ll be back late. See you then.” She hugged her and waved as they walked out the door.

“He better not hurt you Kagome. Or I will hurt him.” She said to nobody.

~*~*~

When they got to his car he opened the door for her to get in and closed it behind her. He got in and drove off down the road.

“So where are we going?” she asked

“It’s a suprise.”

As they headed towards their destination they talked a little and listened to music.

~*~*~

“What time is it dear?” Mr. Takashi asked

“It’s five ‘til.” She answered. “Don’t worry he’ll be here soon. I have never know him to run late.” She reassured her husband and heard a car pull into the drive. “In fact he’s here now. Let’s go meet them.” She told him and they walked out the front door.

~*~*~

They pulled up to his house about five o’clock. She looked at it. ‘That’s not a house. That’s a mansion.’ She told herself. The house was two stories high and had two wings on each side. The driveway was a circle and made of stone. There were four pillars covering the door reached about fifty feet high. All the windows seemed to be about fifteen feet high on the first floor and the windows on the second were about eight feet wide on the second. The front door was made of oak and had a scene of gods and demons carved into it. As they approached the front door two people came out. The woman had long dark brown hair that touched the back of her knees and some of it was pulled into a bun atop her head. She wore a dark green gown made of satin the flared at the bottom and was fitted at the top. The man wore a black suit identical so Sesshoumaru. She noticed the man had dark golden eyes and silver hair that ended at his shoulders. She knew it was his father by his look but was almost thrown of because of the warm smile he had planted on his face. They walked up the steps and stopped a the oak carved door as he looked from the woman to the man.

“Mother, father, this is Kagome Higurashi.” He said holding her hand.

“Please to meet you Kagome.” She said with a sweet and tender voice with a smile on her face. She gave Kagome a hug and backed away saying, “I’m Sesshoumaru’s mother, Izayoi Takashi. But just call me Izayoi.” She smiled

“It’s a pleasure Kagome,” his father said kissing the same hand Sesshoumaru had earlier She blushed and bowed. His father heard a low growl knowing who it had come from. “You can call me dad.” And he earned another growl for that comment. So he just smiled.

“It’s very nice to meet you as well.” She said nervousness in her voice as she bowed.

"Shall we go inside and eat?" Izayoi said as she grabbed her husband’s arm pulling him inside.

Sesshoumaru held his arm out for her and she softly placed her hand on it as they walked inside.

When they walked in she gasped at the sight. It had a rounded staircase that ended on each side. To left was the family room with cherry wood furniture, a leather couch and a big screen TV. To the right where they were going was the dinning room. It had dark wood flooring with an area rug that almost covered it. In the middle was a dark cherry dinning table that could sit twelve people. There were two, five stem candle loppers evenly spaced in the middle. Sesshoumaru directed her to the seat in the middle of the table that was across from his mother. He took a seat next to her and was across from his father. As soon as they sat down some butlers came in and served dinner.

When dinner ended Sesshoumaru and his father left for his study to talk about some business. Izayoi asked if she wanted a tour of the house. She had noticed earlier that Kagome was in awe, so took her around showing her the rooms, garden pool and the training room. Which she had a suspicion that it was built for Sesshoumaru. When they were done they decided to talk over some tea.

~*~*~

“So what business did you need to discuss with me son?” his father asked

“Do you know of a property called the Sunset Shrine?”

“Yes, I’m buying it and going to build condo’s there. Why?” he replied

“I would like you to cancel your plans.” He stated and demanded all at the same time.

“Why should I stop?” his father said from his desk looking over some paperwork. ‘Higurashi? So the Kagome, the girl he has fallen for, is losing her home. Now I understand.’ He thought smiling inwardly.

“I have no need to explain my reasons. Just change the contract. Buy it and let it remain the same. Let the shrine stay where it is and the family that stays there can be the caretakers.” He said

“Okay. I will revise the contract tomorrow and take it down Monday for them to sign.” He said with a knowing smile. ‘That was easier than I thought. He’s up to something.’ He told himself

“So will you to be staying the night? I think your mother would enjoy it if you stayed until tomorrow afternoon. She doesn’t get to see you or Inuyasha much anymore. And she likes to be the host.” He more demanded than asked.

“I will ask Kagome what she would like to do first.” He said removing himself from his seat.

~*~*~

“Why don’t you and Sesshoumaru stay the night and leave tomorrow afternoon?” Izayoi asked her.

“Well I don’t have anything to wear. I didn’t bring anything else with me.” Replied Kagome

“Well I have something you can borrow until tomorrow. Then we can go buy you a new outfit while the boys talk business.” She smiled.

“Well I guess it’s okay. I don’t have anything to do tomorrow. I do need to make a phone call.”

“Here you go dear.” She handed her the phone. “You can use that room while you talk if you’d like.” She pointed to a door across the hallway.

Kagome entered the room, which happened to be the library. She was sickened at all the books that covered the walls. She sat down on a chair in the middle of the room by the fire place and called Sango.

“Hello?” she heard Sango said

“Hey Sango.”

“Hey Kagome. How is it going?”

“Fine. I will be back tomorrow though. We are at his parents house and decided to spend the night. I’ll tell you all about it when I get back. Okay?”

“Okay Kagome. Just be careful and I’ll see you tomorrow.” She said and hung up the phone.

She then called her mom to check on everything that was happening there.

“Hello?” Souta said

“Hey Souta. Where’s mom?” she asked

“Kagome? She’s at the hospital. She will be back in a little while. She’s been there all day.”

“How’s grandpa doing?”

“Not so good.” He told her sadly, “I’m not sure what else because momma doesn’t tell me anything other than how he’s doing.”

“Well I’m going to try and come to visit this week. So just tell mom I’ll call her back tomorrow. And Souta,” she paused, “Make sure she gets some rest.”

“Okay. Talk to you later sis.” He said and hung up the phone.

~*~*~

She walked out of the library and back to the kitchen. Izayoi was sitting there speaking with the butler about something.

“Sui, please show Kagome to the green room.” She told him and looked to her. “You must be tired. You look exhausted. Sui will show you to your room. Get some rest, we will be starting ealry tomorrow.” She smiled

“Thank you very much. I will see you in the morning.” She said bowing and walked of to tail the butler. Chapter 5 The News

“You can sleep in this room tonight. Mrs. Takashi has set some extra pajamas on the bed for you. If you would like there are some extra hangers in the closet to hang your dress. If you need anything just let me know.” The butler told her and quickly left closing the door behind him.

She looked at the room. It was huge. It was the size of the first floor of her house. The carpet was a lush dark green. The walls had a light green with white crown moldings and chair rails. The ceiling had a small chandelier hanging from it that lightly lit the room. In the middle of the room was a small platform with stairs that led up to a king size bed. The bed had dark green drapes that hang from the canopy to the sea of carpet. The bed had a light green satin comforter with dark green satin sheets. She looked away from the bed seeing an ebony colored dresser and vanity. The seat of the vanity had a pale green color for the cushion. She looked to the left to find a desk next to the window that matched the dresser. She noticed two doors to the right of the bed and walked curiously to the one to the left. She opened up and was drooling at the size of the closet. “This is as big as my room!” She closed the door and walked to the next one to see what lay behind it. She walked into the pale green bathroom. It almost looked white it was so pale. The floor was white tile and the counter tops were a green marble. To the right between the counter and the window was the toilet. To the right was a Jacuzzi with a shower next to it. The shower is what drew her closer. It was all clear glass but it didn’t have a door but was wide open. The floor in the shower was tile with little grips on it so as not to slip. She noticed the main shower head was built into the ceiling and the shower had four built into the front wall for extra power. She was truly in awe. She had never seen anything so extravagant in her life. She decided to go to bed so she washed her face and sank into the soft clouds they called beds.

~*~*~

“Hello Sango!” Miroku said “How’s it Kagome?”

“She’s fine.” She responded “What are you doing today?”

“I was going to ask you if you’d like to join me for lunch. I would like it very much to have such a beautiful woman eat with me.” He informed her calmly

A deep blush graced her cheeks, “That will be fine Miroku. Let me grab my purse” she grabbed her purse and keys locking the door behind her.

~*~*~

Kagome woke up rubbing the sleep from her eyes. “Nine o’clock” she said to herself. She stood up stretching and started to trek to the bathroom for a nice hot shower. When she came out revamped and awake she saw a dress on the bed. It was yellow with little white flowers on the straps and a pair of thong sandals laying next to it. After she was dressed she made the bed and left the room to find the butler waiting to escort her to eat breakfast. When she arrived at the kitchen everyone was already sitting waiting on her. Mr. Takashi was sandwiched between Sesshoumaru and Izayoi. Her seat was between them as well.

“After breakfast we’ll leave.” She told her with a warm smile.

“Okay. Thank you for the dress. It’s very beautiful.” Kagome thanked with a smile

Izayoi nodded her head with a warm smile and continued her breakfast.

After breakfast her and Izayoi climbed into a black limo and drove off to go shopping.

~*~*~

Sesshoumaru and his father sat on the couch in the living room drinking hot tea.

“I would like you to look over this and tell me what you think.” He told his son handing him a file

He saw the file tab said ‘Higurashi’ and so he opened it to find a contract. It was the new contract he noted. His father must have done it last night. It stated that he would buy the land and have them stay on as the shrine’s groundskeepers. Just like he suggested to him the night before. No loop wholes either. Although his father wasn’t one to right contracts with loop holes or extras. “It’s well written.” He told him

“I will be taking it there Monday for them to sign and give them the money.”

“It’s a good investment.” Sesshoumaru informed his father ~*~*~

Izayoi and Kagome got out of the limo on the strip.

“Be back in two hours.” She commanded the driver watching him nod in agreement.

“These are all boutiques. I thought we were going to the mall or outlet stores.” She exclaimed

She smiled at the young girl. “Only the best for my daughter.”

She gave the woman a look of confusion and shrugged it off. Before she said anything, she was dragged into one of the boutiques by her arm.

After an hour and a half of shopping, going store to store they decided to stop for food before leaving.

They ate at a small eatery called ‘The Jewel’. They spent quite a bit of time talking but the main conversation topic was none other than Sesshoumaru.

“So tell me Kagome. How has Sesshoumaru been treating you? A perfect gentlemen I hope” she said inquiringly with a raised eyebrow.

“At first we didn’t quite get along. But eventually he changed” speaking with a blush

Izayoi seeing the blush wanted to prod some more. “Oh? How so? What did he do?”

“Oh, you know started to be more polite.” She said vaguely not wanting to mention the kiss. Izayoi smiled at the girl knowing how much the two liked each other. ‘Why wont they just admit it and tell each other. I’m sure Kagome has admitted it but is to shy. Sesshoumaru is denying it and is too proud. He thinks it’s a weakness. I know they love each other. I’ve never seen him this happy. Or care about somebody.’ She sighed and continued eating lunch.

The rest of lunch was uneventful with little conversations here and there. They talked about school and such. While Kagome was trapped in her own thoughts and Izayoi was having a war in her head about the two lovers. After they had finished they entered the limo and went back to the house.

When they were ready to leave they said there ‘Thank you’s’ and farewells as they headed back for campus.

~*~*~

“Do you think he’ll ever admit it?” Izayoi asked her husband

“I don’t know. But if he hurts her I will hurt him.”

“She is such a sweet girl. I can see why he was drawn to her. I know they both harbor the same feelings for one another. I just hope his pride doesn’t get in the way. She has made him change quite a bit. Let’s just hope he doesn’t get scared and hurt her.” She said sadly with a sign.

~*~*~

Sesshoumaru dropped Kagome of at her building and went to his room.

As Kagome walked into her room she noticed Sango wasn’t here. “Oh well. Might as well get some work done.” She shrugged She sat there trying to study but her mind was unable to focus. She had been thinking of everything that has happened lately. Before she knew it she had fallen asleep.

~Dream~

She was running through the forest again. It was dark except for the small rays that shown through the thick canopy. She ran as fast as she could. She looked back but there was nobody there. She didn’t care. She kept running as hard as her legs could go. She knew she was in danger but from what. Then it all went black.

She was standing in a field of tall grass and millions of colorful flowers. She saw a woman standing on the hilltop under a sakura tree. Her ebony hair flowing in the wind. The woman was looking off into the distance. She was clad in a mans white kimono with ancient armor that graced her small shoulders. She looked where the woman’s eyes laid and saw nothing.

“Kagome” the woman called now her eyes laid on her

She looked at the woman under three. She was walking towards her at a fast speed. Well it seemed that way.

“Who are you and how do you know my name?” she questioned

“I am Midoriko. I have come to you because you have forgotten much of what has happened.” The woman replied with a smile

‘Midoriko? That sounds so familiar.’ She thought trying to remember. “What’s so important that I’m forgetting?”

“You will soon remember. I will be here to guide you through it. You have to remember when you are ready. You may inflict more pain if you try when you are not ready. When you are ready you will call to me and I will help you.” The woman known as Midoriko said and disappeared.

Everything went black as she started to wake up.

End Dream

“That was weird. I feel like I know her but I have never seen her before. She knows my name too. What could she have been talking about?” she sighed going back to her studies.

A few hours later Sango walked through the door.

“Hey Sango. Where were you?” she asked curious of her friend’s whereabouts.

Sango jumped not even noticing her friend on her bed studying. “Oh I was just getting something to eat. That’s all.” She responded nervously. Trying to change the subject she was curious to know about her adventure. “So what happened between you and Sesshoumaru? You met his parents? Were they like him? Was he different around him? Did you kiss yet? What happened?” she asked so fast it almost seemed like a blur to Kagome.

“Nothing happened. We went for dinner and stayed when it got really later. His mother and I went shopping while him and his father stayed home. His parents are very kind.” She replied and went back to her studying only to look up again. “Where is Miroku? Has he been by at all?” She asked as a deep blush filled Sango’s cheeks.

“He came by earlier today.” Was all she would say.

“So you guys went out to eat huh?” Sango froze “Did he grope you? You know he likes you right?” Kagome said not looking up from her book.

“N..No he doesn’t, we’re just friends. And besides he is lecherous and gropes every woman her can.” She said hastily with a blush.

Kagome looked up at her friend and smiled. ‘Why wont they just tell each other how they feel? It’s of frustrating’ she sighed “Look Sango, I know you like him and I know he likes you. He told me so. So why don’t you guys just tell each other how you feel?”

“He gropes every woman he can. He has done so as long as I’ve known him.” She said angrily

“Okay and since you’ve known him has he groped any other girls? I haven’t seen him grope a single one. Not even when you weren’t around.” She said

Sango sat there deep in thought. “No not lately. He’s just been groping me.” She said with her finger tapping her chin. She sighed and sat down on her bed.

Kagome started yawning thinking she should go to bed. She got up and went to brush her teeth and shortly after went to sleep.

~*~*~

BEEP BEEP BEEP

WHACK!!

She smacked her alarm getting up and getting dressed for her first class of the day.

She was walking down the hall on the way to Calculus when she bumped into someone. She was always clumsy in the morning.

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean too.” She said turning around to meet golden eyes. He wore a red shirt and black pants. His silver hair trailed down his back and his arms crossed over his chest.

“Watch were your going wench.” He said grufly

“Excuse me?” her anger seethed through her clenched teeth.

“You heard me!” he said arms still crossed looking calmly at the girl that bumped into him.

“You are a jerk! You know that! I accidentally bump into you and you get an unneeded attitude. You listen here. I apologized to you so don’t insult me.” She said poking his chest.

“Whatever wench.” She huffed

“My name is not wench or woman! It’s Kagome, KA-GO-ME!” she shouted at him.

“I don’t care what your name is wench. I just want you to watch where you’re going.” He said angrily.

“Inuyasha!” a guy down the hall yelled. “You’re going to be late!” he waved

She looked down at her watch and freaked. “Oh great now I’m going to be late!” she whined and ran down the hall.

‘What a strange girl’ Inuyasha thought and stalked off to his class.

~*~*~

“Kagome!!” a girl ran towards her waving

“Hey LuLu.” She said with a smile “What are you doing?”

“Killing sometime before my next class starts.” The girl replied “So I uh...I heard some girls from our history class chatting. They said you and Takashi were dating.” She said quietly

She looked at the girl walking beside her. “No we’re not. We are just friends. We share a lot of classes that’s all.”

“Oh! Do you think he’s cute?” she asked

Kagome froze in place. She didn’t know what she thought of him. She had always assumed they were friends. But after what happened this weekend she wasn't really sure what to think. She was pulled from her thoughts as her friend called out her name.

“Oh, hi Sango!” she greeted “This is LuLu. She is in my Ancient Japanese History class.”

“Nice to meet you.” They said and bowed in unison.

“Sango!” all three girls turned around to see Miroku and another man that walked beside him.

“LuLu this is Miroku. Watch his hands.” She told the girl as she nodded.

Miroku frowned but smiled quickly turning to his friend to introduce him to the girls. “Guys this is..”

“Inuyasha!” he was cut off by Kagome.

“Wench!” he answered back.

Everyone was staring at them in curiosity. Instead of asking questions they shrugged it off.

“Who’s hungry?” Sango asked changing the subject.

They all mumbled their agreements and decided to head to the cafeteria.

“I’ll meet up with you guys later. I have to do something for a minute. I’ll meet you there.” Kagome said waving as she walked down the hall.

~*~*~

They all sat in the cafeteria waiting for Kagome to arrive before they would get something to eat.

“Should we go look for her?” LuLu asked

“No she is probably talking to one of her professors. We’ll just start eating. She will understand.” They all nodded getting up to retrieve some food.

“I’ll be back.” Inuyasha said walking out.

They all just stared and continued with there stomachs orders.

~*~*~

She was walking towards her building when she ran into Sesshoumaru.

“Hi!” she said happily

He just looked at her and kept walking.

‘What was that all about?’ she questioned and turned around to catch up with him to chat.

“Sesshoumaru!” she yelled as she caught up when he stopped.

“What?” he said viciously with coldness emanating off his body.

She jumped back a little from his response. “What’s your problem? I said hi and you just walk off like your to good to talk to me. I thought we were friends. I just wanted to say thank you and tell you I had a nice weekend.” She said angirly

“Well you thought wrong. I could care less if you had a nice time. Now if you’ll excuse me. I have no time to waste on insignificant people.” And with that he quickly walked away leaving her stuck in her spot.

~*~*~

Inuyasha was walking down the hall and outside to et some fresh air. He was looking around the courtyard when he spotted Kagome. ‘She’s talking to Sesshoumaru. Why would she talk to that bastard?’ He thought. He watched quietly even though he didn’t know what they were saying. His brother walked off and she was left standing there not moving an inch. He was going to after her and talk to her but she was reaching in her purse for something. She pulled out a cell phone answering it.

~*~*~

She was brought out of her thoughts when her cell phone rang. ‘Nobody ever calls me. Who is it?’ she asked herself. She finally found it after digging through her ravaged purse.

“Hello” she answered.

“Kagome?” her mother said

“Hey mom! Sorry I haven’t called you back yet. I have been busy. So what do you need?” she asked her.

“I’m sorry Kagome but..” she trailed off.

Kagome’s stomach sank in worry. She heard her mother crying through the phone. “What’s wrong mom?” she begged to be told.

“Grandpa.” She responded

“What about him.” She had forgotten he was in the hospital until now.

“He’s gone Kagome! He passed the middle of last night!” she shouted through the phone while she sobbed.

Kagome fell to the floor not even noticing the phone feel to the ground. She just sat there with a blank expression. She had no, expression not even in her eyes. She didn’t hear anybody, see anybody. She just sat there void of any emotion or senses. Her head felt heavy and fell forward with her hands in front for support. She started to cry. Uncaring of the world that was around her, she just couldn’t hold in her tears. She just let them fall to the ground hoping they would be sucked up and forgotten. All her pain was evident by the tears that fell to the ground and her shaking body.

Inuyasha witnessed it all. One minute she was talking on the phone happily and the next she was on her knees staring at nothing. He watched as she fell over and started shaking. Worried he walked to her and heard sobs coming from her small fragile form. ‘She crying.’ He thought. He didn’t really know what to do so he just sat next to her and grabbed her shoulders and hugged her. She cried into his shoulder shaking his body with hers. He could feel her hot breath on his damp shirt from where she breathed heavily. All he could do was hold her and rub her back. He didn’t know what to say. He didn’t even know what was wrong. So he just sat there holding her tightly trying his best to comfort the girl known as Kagome. Chapter 6 The Memories

Sango, Miroku and LuLu were sitting in the cafeteria wandering where Inuyasha and Kagome were. They had finished eating decided to look for them.

“I wonder where they are at.” LuLu said aloud to her self.

“We should go find them.” Sango said and they all nodded in agreement getting up from their table where they sat and discarding their garbage and leaving the huge room.

“We should split up and look for them.” Sango voiced their thoughts. “I will check the courtyard.”

Miroku headed down one wing and LuLu down the other.

~*~*~

‘Why does she still plague my mind?’ he thought viscously. He growled to himself as he walked to his next class. He knew she was in his class so he decided to sit somewhere where she could not sit next to him. ‘She makes me feel and I will not let that happen. I will push her away more and more. Soon she will hate me and I will be free from her spell.’ With no other thought he walked in to class to find nobody else in sight. He walked to a desk at the end of the row and sat down. He didn’t have to worry. Once someone sat beside him she would be unable to sit by him.

~*~*~

Sango walked out of the double doors and looked around the courtyard. Immediately she saw the scene of Inuyasha holding Kagome.

“Kagome!” she called to her friend.

Running up to her as fast as she could she pushed Inuyasha away and held her friend. She looked to Inuyasha anger in her eyes.

“What did you do?” she said voice laced with hatred and apparent anger.

Anger filled his eyes at the girl who had questioned him. “I did nothing. Sesshoumaru passed by and said something. I was unable to here his word. She answered her phone and fell to her knees crying. I have no idea why she is crying.” He said with a huff.

He looked to the double doors seeing Miroku and LuLu running towards them.

“What’s wrong Sango? We heard you scream!” LuLu huffed running as fast as she could from hearing her scream from inside. She saw her holding her friend tightly while she stared blankly at Inuyasha.

Inuyasha got up and walked away in anger. “I’ll see you after class.” He said taking his leave.

“Kagome, what happened?” Sango said softly with concern in her voice.

She looked up to see her best friend holding her. Her eyes filled with such deep concern. Sniff. “Nothing I am fine. I need to get to class. Will you walk me Sango?”

She simply nodded and helped her to her feet. She saw Miroku and LuLu looking at her with worry in their eyes. She smiled weakly at the as if to reassure them. It didn’t work thought because she knew it didn’t fool anybody.

“I’m going to class. We can meet by the library after class.” Miroku said as Sango and LuLu nodded their heads. He walked off and entered the double doors he had previously had ran out of disappearing from their sight.

Sango and LuLu helped Kagome to her class after she told them where it was.

“Wait for us here after class. We will meet you and go to the library.” Her friend told her.

Kagome nodded her head and slowly entered her classroom. She knew who would be in there and she didn’t want to even look at him.

~*~*~

“Do you think she is alright Sango? What would have upset her so much?” the girl asked

“I’m not sure.” She looked thoughtful. “She never really talks about her problems. I know she will talk to us. I hope she does anyway.” She explained as they walked towards their classes engulfed in silence.

~*~*~

She walked into the classroom. Her eyes were puffy and red. Her cheeks littered with the trails of tears that had earlier escaped her body. She quietly not lifting her gaze from the ground walked to a seat. She walked to the second row and took her seat. She knew he was about eight rows back. She was able to sense him. She didn’t know why but she could. She felt his eyes rest on her burning holes as if trying to see through her body. She just sat there still quiet waiting for the teacher to start.

~*~*~

He watched her walk in. Her bangs hiding her eyes as she slowly and quietly walked to the second row sitting down. He couldn’t see her eyes but he could smell her salty tears. ‘Did I cause her so much pain?’ he asked him self. He looked at her taking in her aura. It swirled with black and blue colors showing her pain and oncoming depression. He was curious to know what made this enchanting woman hurt so much. He stared at her trying to figure out the mystery that now plagued his mind. He smelt and saw her anger knowing she felt his eyes on her. He quickly looked away from her and looked the man standing in the front who began speaking. ‘It doesn’t matter. I could care less what’s upsetting her.’ He told him self.

‘Don’t lie. You want to hold her and comfort her. You care. Admit it.’

He growled angry from the voice that fought him, ‘I do not feel anything from her. Go away!’ he yelled to himself.

‘I will not until you admit you care for her.’ The voice said determined to win the battle.

‘Go away!’ he yelled louder and angrier

‘Fine, but before I go let me tell you this one thing. You do care for her. You will soon admit it too. Just remember she still hasn’t learned of the past. The part she played in the battle for the Shikon No Tama’ the voice informed him before disappearing.

~*~*~

After class ended Sango and LuLu met in front of Kagome’s classroom. They waited for her to emerge from the open door as someone proceeded to leave.

‘Sesshoumaru’ Sango thought.

Sesshoumaru looked to see the two girls that Kagome spent her time with. He noticed ‘Sango’ he roommate give him a ‘you are going to die’ look filled with the hatred that swirled in her eyes. He returned a cool look, his face never changing from his normal emotionless state. He looked away and stalked down the hall away from them.

~*~*~

Inuyasha left his class deep in thought like he had been all during class. Every time he looked to his teacher he only heard a muffled sound. He assumed it was his voice, but was thinking so deeply he blocked it out. He stalked down the hall when he saw his brother walking his way. ‘I will find out why he was talking to her and what he said.’ He growled in anger.

~*~*~

He was walking down the hall when he noticed Inuyasha walking towards him with an angry look plastered to his face. He had no time for his antics and was about to pass when Inuyasha had stopped where he was waiting for him to pass. His eyes were downcast as his hands quickly moved to his arms.

“What did you do? What did you say?” his voice dripping with anger filled acid from every word.

He knew who he was talking about. He just didn’t think it was his business to know. “It’s not your place and not your business.” He stated calmly. He tried to walk off only having the hand on his arm tighten. He looked to Inuyasha seeing his eyes for the first time since he was stopped. He was so angry at his brother. He could tell by his eyes. His eyes filled with anger, hatred and to Sesshoumaru’s surprise ‘bloodlust’. He sat there waiting for him to let go. He grew angry when he didn’t release him. He just stared at him with a perturbed look on his face. His teeth were clenched from anger. He bit so hard his lips started to bleed.

“I’ll ask again brother” he said the last word viciously. “What did you to?” he asked again calmly to Sesshoumaru’s surprise.

“Once again. It is nothing that concerns you. Not let go before I make you.” He said releasing his arm from his hold. After having his arm released and turned and walked off.

~*~*~

“I will find out!” he promised. ‘I know who to ask’ Inuyasha calmed himself and headed for the main office to use the phone.

~*~*~

Kagome was the last one out of the room. When she exited she saw her friends waiting on her like they had said. She gave them a weak smile and walked toward them speaking low. “Hey guys.”

“Kagome, what happened?” they asked in unison.

She looked to her friends and just shook her head as if silently telling them she didn’t want to talk about it. She hoped they would understand her plea and drop it. She would talk when she was ready. ‘Grandpa, why?’ she asked her self. “I’m going to the room. I need sometime alone. Don’t worry though you guys.” She looked to LuLu, “Will you tell Mr. Myouga that I won’t be in class today please.” She asked the girl in front of her.

She smiled at her friend. “Sure Kagome. Just go and rest.” She told her.

“If you need to talk we are here. Okay?” Sango stated letting her know of her concern.

“I know Sango.” She whispered disappearing in the crowd as she walked away from them.

Sango sighed and looked to the girl standing next to her. “Let’s go. Miroku is waiting for us at the library.” She told her.

LuLu just nodded her head and followed behind her.

~*~*~

Kagome went to her room to put her stuff down. She sat for a few minutes before deciding to go for a walk and get away from campus to think clearly. She left the room locking the door behind.

~*~*~

‘Why won’t she leave my thoughts?’ He yelled. He was heading to class realizing that she would be there and decided to to go for a walk. ~*~*~

They saw Miroku standing by the door waiting for them. His eyes were closed as if he was deep in thought. He opened his eyes sensing their approach only to find Kagome missing.

“Where is Kagome?” he asked her concerned

“She went to the room to have some time to think.” Sango replied

“She isn’t going to her next class. I told her I’d tell our teacher she wasn’t able to make it. Do you think she will be alright? I can’t help but think that someone should be there with her.” LuLu said worried

“I agree LuLu. However, she has asked to be alone now. We ca only respect her wishes and wait for her to come to us. We don’t want to pressure her. If we do it will make the situation worse.” Miroku informed her. “I have seen her aura and,” LuLu’s eyes lit up in wonderment. “She seems to be in deep pain. I worry about the black that stains it though. She is depressed and I hope she does not sink into a depression. Her aura held a slight white to it, which was what consumed it before this had happened. This will be hard for her so we must let her come to us when she is ready.” He finished looking to the girls in front of him.

They both nodded with their eyes closed taking his words in.

Sango suddenly froze feeling a hand on her butt. Her eyes shot open to see Miroku with a grin that went ear to ear. “PERVERT!” she yelled slapping him across the face and stalking off down the hall.

LuLu just looked at him and then to Sango and back again. She was confused. ‘What happened?’ she asked her self.

Miroku looked at Sango stomping down the hall towards her class in anger. He rubbed his cheek and sighed. “It was worth it. She is such a beauty and more so when she is angry.” He looked at LuLu who still stood there in front of him. He watched as a smile crept to her face.

‘So he loves Sango. How sweet and cute he is..’ She smiled even bigger at him winking and walked towards class leaving him standing by himself.

~*~*~

Kagome walked down the booming streets when she came upon a small park. She had never noticed it before. She decided to walk around it and find a place where she could sit and relax and delve into her thoughts. When she walked in she noticed at huge duck filled lake surrounded by Oak and Sakura trees. She stood by the waters edge for a moment watching the Sakura blossom petals fall into the pond. She looked around to see very few people roaming around and had spotted an area to sit. There was a Sakura tree that sat by the edge that looked like an umbrella shading the ground from the harsh sun. She walked over and sat down to think of the days events.

~*~*~

He walked into the park not even noticing the ducks or other people that were walking about. He was in his own thoughts when a familiar sent tickled his prestigious nose. ‘Kagome’ he thought. He was surprised to find her here. He thought she would be in class. After all that’s why he hadn’t gone in the first place. He didn’t want to see her. He wanted to remove her from his mind. He looked around to find the girl who his thoughts always drifted to. He quietly approached and took in her small figure.

She was softly breathing and had her eyes closed as if she were sleeping. Her small pink lips slightly parted as she sat with her knees to her chest. Her body rested against the tall Sakura tree shaded from the bright sun. Her hands resting on her legs to keep them against herself as she sat there with her head sitting on the tree. He knew she wasn’t asleep though. She was just relaxing thinking deeply. He could feel the pain and sorrow as it hit his body in powerful waves. Pounding against his senses one after another the waves hit him hard. Her feelings so strong he felt her sadness and pain too. It saddened him to see her in such a sorrowful state. He wanted to hold her and kiss her. He wanted to whisper in her ear telling her it would all be alright. He closed his eyes about to walk away when he heard her speak stopping him instantly.

“Grandpa. Why?” she whimpered through a soft whisper full of pain.

‘That’s what it was.’ He thought. ‘What happened?’ He found himself wondering. That’s when it hit him. ‘From what he remembered he had overheard her mother. He was in the hospital. What happened to him then? Did he die?’ he became frustrated not being able to figure it out. He was pretty sure it was death but he knew there were other possibilities as well.

~*~*~

“Grandpa. Why?” she whimpered wanting not to cry and trying not to.

When she finally relaxed letting her mind go blank again she sensed someone. They were oddly familiar. She stiffened when she realized who it was. Her eyes shot open and her lips parted as she softly whispered, “Sesshoumaru.”

~*~*~

He snapped from his thoughts when she said his name. Her eyes now open and facing him, she had sensed him. He looked into her eyes regretfully. He was immediately drawn into her eyes. Pain filled his heart seeing tears forcing their way out. Eyes so full of pain, sorrow, sadness, hurt and depression filled them. The smell of her tears that were about to fall sent a feeling he had not felt before through his body. Before he knew it he was next to her holding her in a tight embrace. He looked at her delicate porcelain face as her tears fell like waterfalls. He wiped them off with his finger as he gently kissed her cheeks and then her forehead. He softly kissed her chin and looked in her eyes again until his eyes closed and his lips brushed against hers.

She didn’t move one muscle. Her arms still rest at her side as he deepened the kiss. Slowly she felt her self no longer able to fight the feeling that lurched in her stomach and kissed him back.

He pulled away to look in her eyes once more. He still held her close to his warm body. He waited for her to speak knowing she would.

She sat there in his loving embrace only to become more upset remembering what happened only hours ago. She tried to push him away, but couldn’t cause his tight grip.

“Let go of me!” she said still trying to push him away. She was so angry she didn’t have time to take control of her actions as her hand quickly met his cheek. So horrified she looked up to his face with her hand covering her mouth.

‘She slapped me!’ he was too surprised and didn’t expect it he sat there in shock with a blank look in his eyes. His face still stoic as he sat there frozen, repeating it over and over again like a broken record.

“Sorry.” She whispered softly. She sat there remembering her previous thoughts that only lit her anger once more. “Let go of me you jerk!” she said more forcefully jerking him from his thoughts.

He just looked back at her remaining silent not answering her pleas to be set free. He didn’t want to let her go. ‘I could care less. I do however care that she slapped me.’ He thought angrily.

‘You do care or you would not be holding her now.’ The voice from earlier stated to his annoyance.

‘Leave!’ he demanded

‘I can’t. I’m a part of you that has stood by long enough. You are an idiot.’ It told him

‘This girl is of no importance to me.’ He said calmly with a hint of anger followed by a low growl that rumbled from his chest.

‘Then why do you still hold her in your arms with such care?’ he questioned him.

This only furthered his anger and put him in a rage. ‘I DO NOT CARE FOR THIS WEAK HUMAN!!’ he screamed at the voice.

‘Back to your old ways huh?’ the voice notably sighed. ‘When will you realize your stupidity? You love her you just want to deny it.’ It pointed out.

‘I do not love. Feelings are for the weak. I am not weak.’ He stated now calm again.

‘Love is not a weakness. It is the strongest weapon that can be used. Only people that love can know true power.’ It informed him.

‘GO AWAY!’ he yelled again.

‘I’ll be back.’ Was the last thing that he heard before coming out of his reverie.

Kagome watched him closely looking into his eyes. She watched his emotions change from anger to rage, only to go calm and back to anger again. It was as if he was at war with his self. She wanted to know what he was fighting about. Why did he fight with himself? She was scared he was going to hurt her. She watched his eyes fall back onto her and waited for him to make a move.

When he came back from his thoughts he looked back at her. He smelt her fear and he was hurt. He didn’t want her to fear him. He simply wanted to comfort her. He remembered when his mother was alive. She would always comfort him when he was hurt or upset. That’s what he wanted to do for her. He wanted her to feel comfortable with him. Anger hit him fast and he released her and ran off before she could even realize what had happened.

She sat there and watched emotions cross his eyes. They were different this time though. His eyes held pain then thoughtfulness as if remembering memories. She saw his eyes grow soft when he looked back at her. Then his eyes grew cold again and he let go and seemed to just disappear before her eyes. She didn’t know where he went. She just wanted to get back to her room. And she wanted to get back fast. She stood off and ran back to campus heading for her room.

~*~*~

Again Miroku, Sango and LuLu had met after class. They stood in front of the library talking about the days events and there fear of Kagome’s situation. Wanting to know what ailed her so much.

“Have you noticed anything unusual about her before today?” he asked Sango.

“When she came back from her trip to her shrine she seemed a little down. Other than that she seemed the regular old Kagome.”

“When we were at the shrine her brother ran out of the house crying. She had to chase after him. She was gone for about twenty minutes. I just don’t know what had upset him and she didn’t seem upset. The other thing that I noticed in class though was Sesshoumaru was absent as well.” She said aloud.

Sango and Miroku looked at each other in horror. They calmed themselves and Miroku voiced his thoughts.

“I am assuming that she received bad news from her mother. I’m guessing it had to do with the same reason her brother was crying. The answer to the question however still eludes me.” He said as he rubbed his chin in thought.

“I agree. I think we should go check on her. I worry that Sesshoumaru might have harmed her.” Sango replied as they started for her room.

~*~*~

Inuyasha was at the office using their phone in one of the many conference rooms. He waited for someone to answer as the phone rang in his ear.

“Hello.” A sweet voice melodically said .

“Mom?” he said more like a question.

“Oh hi Inuyasha dear. How are you doing in school? I’m surprised to hear from you. I thought you were Sesshoumaru calling about Kagome’s dress that she left.” She said making him freeze instantly.

“You know Kagome?” he asked after regaining his composure.

“Of course dear. She was hear with us this last weekend.” She answered sweetly.

“Why was she there?” he asked again obviously confused.

“She came with Sesshoumaru for dinner and she stayed so we could go shopping. She is very sweet. I’m so glad he found her. It was really sweet, he came to talk to your father about the shrine.” She informed him.

“What shrine?”

“Her family shrine. Your father was going to buy the property to build condos but your brother asked him not too. So he changed it according to his suggestions.” She told him kindly with her soft voice.

“What did he suggest?” he was curious to know.

“Well according to you father they didn’t have enough money to stay so instead of building condos he bought it making them the caretakers of the property and still paid them for it as well as pay them for taking care of it. Your father was surprised when he asked this of him. Why did you want to know?” she asked curiously.

“No reason. I just didn’t know he knew Kagome.” He answered. He didn’t want her to know what was going on. He did want to inform his father however. He just didn’t want his mom to worry about Kagome. He didn’t want either of them upset at all.

“Would you like to talk to your father?” she asked relieved to know things were okay.

“Sure.” He said nonchalantly.

He waited on the phone until his dad finally picked up and waited for his mom to hang up.

“Hello!” his father answered.

“Dad.” He said.

“Inuyasha! It’s good to hear from you son. How is school going? Staying out of trouble I hope.” He said playfully.

“Good dad. But I have more important matters to discuss with you right now.” He said sternly while rolling his eyes at his fathers childish antics.

“What’s wrong?” he asked

“Sesshoumaru is what’s wrong.” He firmly stated anger apparent in his voice.

“What has he done?” his father said in a now calm and serious tone.

“It’ Kagome! He hurt her and at the same time she received some bad news. I don’t know what the news was but she cried in my arms.” He said sadly.

“Mmm.” His father said. He knew the reason why she had cried. He had called her mother to let her no he was coming down but she had informed him of the present situation. ‘The poor girl.’ He sadly sighed. “Don’t worry Inuyasha. I will deal with this myself. Just focus on school. Sesshoumaru will be dealt with. He will not do this to her. She is to kind and sweet for this treatment.”

“Very well father.” He said knowing there was no way to get through to him when he was angry. He said good bye to his father as he hung up the phone and headed for class. He didn’t want to be late again.

~*~*~ Chapter 7 The Memories Part 2

He made his way towards Tokyo. He was on business and going to stop for dinner before heading home.

She was standing in a field spilling with tall grass and colorful flowers. Once again she saw a woman standing underneath a tree atop the hill. The woman stood there looking of into the distance.

As she made her way towards the umbrella like tree the woman looked towards her with understanding in her eyes.

“Have you decided to remember?” she asked

“I have been wondering why I can’t remember what you are talking about. I don’t understand why I have forgotten my past.” She said more questioningly to her self

“You have forgotten not only because of the wish but because the memories are to painful. Your mind and soul find it hard to think about because of this great pain.”

“But what would be so painful I would want to forget? Even if I force myself to remember I can’t.” She looked to the woman confused

“I cannot tell you nor can I make you remember. That is your decision, not mine. Your mind and soul must agree that you are ready to bring upon these great changes in your life. If they are forced or come to soon for you, you will be lost forever.”

“I want to remember but I can’t. I wish I could but I can’t.”

“Your mind is ready but your soul is not quite prepared for the emotional turmoil that will unfold from these memories. Do not force it to fast little one. The time will come and when you are truly ready I will be here to guide you through it.”

“But why can’t you help me now?”

“Because, you would not survive it alone. I am in you soul. I am a part of you now. Until both mind and soul agree I can do nor will I do anything that might bring harm to you.”

“Please, just help me! I don’t want to be lost anymore. Everybody else knows. But I don’t.” She started to sob

“Until the time has come Kagome. We will meet again young priestess.” She said and disappeared

End dream

She woke up jolting upright in her bed. She looked at her clock to see the time ‘4am’. She sighed, and got out of bed to head for the shower. She felt gross from the thick layer of sweat that had covered during her sleep.

He was standing in the middle of a battlefield. Bodies and severed limbs scattered across the great expanse of dirt and blood. Some looked human, and others looking like demons. But their eyes all held the same look of emptiness.

“Where am I?”

“You are at the great battlefield where the most sinister demon was destroyed.” A gentle voice answered

Jumping on his heels he turned around to look at the intruder. She had long black flowing hair. A white kimono like men wore in the warring states era and what appeared like bone armor.

“Who are you? Why are you here?”

She smiled.

“Answer me!” he yelled angrily

“Calm yourself great warrior. I have not intentions of harming you.”

“What are you talking about? I am not a warrior.” He said crazily

“Inuyasha I -”

“How do you know my name wench? What are you not saying that I should know? Tell me!” He spat venomously

“Calm yourself Master Inuyasha. Please, I beg of you. How can you learn if you cannot listen?” she smiling with amusement in her eyes

“Fine. But tell me what I am doing here? And how do you know my name and why you do you call me warrior?” he said more calm than before.

“I shall show you why-”

End Dream

He suddenly woke to his alarm going off.

“I hate alarms.” He said through his tightly clenched teeth.

“Good morning Inuyasha.” Said Hojo

Hojo was his roommate this year. He felt sorry for the guy. He had book smarts but as far as street smarts the guy was an idiot. He was too happy for his own good. He was to naive and ignorant to things going on around him. Heck he’d rather be with the lecherous Miroku than this guy. Although Miroku wasn’t the best either, but he was a hell of a lot better then Hojo.

“Whatever.” He responded leaving the room to get ready for his classes. “Idiot.”

“Morning Kagome! Morning Sango!” greeted Miroku as they all started walking towards their classes.

“Back your hand away lecher before it is removed. And not just from my person but yours as well.” Sango threatened

“Sango, I was not but removing a thread from your clothing. How could you accuse me of such.” He responded smiling

“Right.” She said walking off into her class.

“See you guys later!” Kagome shouted walking past the classroom waving.

“Bye Kagome!” Sango yelled back to her.

A few minutes later Kagome entered her class and took a seat at the back. While waiting for the teacher she was contemplating what happened in her dream. ‘What did she mean by not being alone. And how does she know I wasn’t ready. It’s not like it could be that bad.’ She gasped gaining attention from the other classmates ‘Did I kill someone. Or worse did I kill or destroy cities?’ she thought in horror. The man now standing at the head of the class thankfully snapped her from her thoughts.

Sesshoumaru was awaken by his phone ringing.

‘Who would dare wake me up? Am I late for class? Did I miss it?’ He thought while he angrily jerked the phone from it’s safety of the cradle.

“What?”

A few moments of silence passed until he spoke again.

“Very well. I will be there at five.” He said and hung up the phone. Looking at his clock he decided to go back to sleep for a while longer before starting his daily morning ritual.

Kagome was heading towards the cafeteria when she bumped into somebody. Turning around to apologize to the person she instead froze. She stared into the sun kissed eyes of Inuyasha. She stood their unable to utter a word. ‘They are just like his but different too. His are much colder to me now.’

“Hey woman. Are you listening to me?” Inuyasha said clenching his fist tightly.

“Sorry Inuyasha.” She said staring at the ground using her bangs to cover her eyes.

“No it’s my fault. I should be more careful. How are you doing? You know, I mean, well if you need, you should talk to someone. It helps you know. To talk to someone.” He said not being able to word it correctly.

Kagome looked up smiling at him with unshed tears in her eyes. He may not have said it, but she understood the meaning. “Thanks Inuyasha. That means a lot.”

“I didn’t mean talk to me. Go talk to Sango or Miroku or LuLu. They’ll listen. I don’t want to listen to your sob story.” He said defensively

“Well if you don’t mean what you say then next time you should be quiet and not say anything. Don’t offer help unless you mean it idiot.” She huffed walking off angrily.

She left the cafeteria not really knowing where she was going but she just kept walking.

“Kagome!” she heard a woman’s voice yell to her. She turned around to see Sango, LuLu and Miroku walking towards her. She smiled at them waiting for them to catch up to her.

“Hey guys. What are you doing?” she asked the group

“We were going to see if you wanted to watch a movie with us tonight. Of course we are not exactly sure what we are going to see yet though.” Sango tapped her finger on her chin thoughtfully.

“I’m sorry you guys. I can’t. I have to work late tonight. I wish I could. Just make sure you tell me what you saw and if it was any good. Okay?” she said smiling warmly

They all just nodded at her and returned the smile.

“So where are you headed Kagome?” LuLu asked her

“I was headed to...my room.” She answered her friend

“Oh! We thought you were angry about something. At least that’s how it appeared when we saw you a moment ago.” She told her friend as if to answer her questioning eyes.

“No I am not angry. Just a little stressed from school and work.” She sighed. “Well you guys can we catch up later? I need to go back to the room before my next class.” She asked them.

“No problem Kagome.” Miroku spoke sweetly. “We’ll see you later.”

With that they all waved and walked off towards their destinations and Kagome turned on her heels towards her room.

‘Peace and quiet. That’s what I need. I’m just glad I have to work tonight. It’s the only place that I have no time to think about everything. It helps me relax for a while.’ She sighed as she neared her door. She walked in and sat down for a while waiting for her class to come.

Sango and Miroku were sitting in thew courtyard relaxing in the beautifully sunny outdoors. With the sun shining and the birds chirping and being surrounded by the colors of summer they felt a peace.

“I’m worried about her Sango. She seems all right and all but then again at other times I can see right through her. She gave me the saddest forced smile yesterday thinking I wouldn’t notice.” Miroku shared with her

“I know Miroku. I am worried for her as well. When we first met her all of her smiles were genuine. Now it seems a real one is most uncommon. I want these sad smiles to be a rarity again. It kills me to see her like this. She has been like this for a month now. She wasn’t that bad until her grandfather passed away. She never talks about it either. The only reason I know about that is because .she asked me to attend the funeral with her two weeks from now. Of course I’ll be going but how much will me being there help her. I understand it takes time for her to mourn but I wish she would just forget it for a while. She won’t even go out anywhere with us anymore. She works, goes to class or sits in her room all the time. That is no life. I feel helpless when it comes to her situation. I have lost family and she said she had lost her father but she seems so different when she talks of him.” She told him resting her head on his shoulder.

“I know Sango. Maybe she just needs someone to comfort her. And I guess we are just not that someone. She will overcome this in time. For now we just need to stand by her and wait for her to call upon us. The last thing we want her to feel is threatened.” He said rubbing her back softly as his other arm cradled her gently.

Sesshoumaru was making his way towards ‘The Western Lands’ to meet his father for dinner. It was another high-class restaurant, with twenty-dollar meals and expensive wines. It was made for the wealthiest of people. He always found his father at one of these places when it came to being on business trips. But when he was at home he would rather eat junk food. He would always tell his father that he consumes more junk food in one day than a child would candy on Halloween. Of course his father would just laugh at him and agree. He sighed as he came upon the building and paused before walking in.

“Good evening sir, and welcome to The Western Lands. What may I do for you?” the man behind the podium asked him smiling.

“I’m meeting Mr. Takashi here. He should have already arrived.” He told the annoying man in front of him. He always hated the hosts of these upper class joints. They always pretended to be so polite. Of course it was their jobs but he always wanted to make one crack. He, however, never gave into his childish desires.

“Of course sir. Right this way.” He said walking towards a table in the back.

When they entered the back he didn’t see his father and came to the conclusion that he wasn’t there yet. He became curious when the man kept walking towards a curtain. ‘What’s behind there. Why is he taking me back here.’ He thought narrowing his eyes.

As they entered through the curtains he noticed it was another room. His father was sitting in the middle of the room. It had a single small table. ‘Must be a private room.’ He shrugged off the thought. He knew his father had friends all over Tokyo. That’s probably why he was able to get such a private room. The host bowed and quickly left the room leaving them to their privacy.

“Ah, Sesshoumaru my son. I’m glad you can come. I reserved this room especially for us. We are waiting on just one other person. He should arrive shortly.” His father said sitting in his chair again.

Just as they were about to begin talking the host entered again only this time Inuyasha was tagging along.

“Inuyasha. So glad you could make it son.” He said again happily nodding to the host once again.

“Hey dad. How’s mom doing?” Inuyasha asked him

“She’s doing great. She left yesterday on another one of those site-seeing trips with the other women she spends her time with.” He answered

“Let’s order before we get down to business.” Their father said picking up the menu and looking it over.

“I am curious to know why you wanted us both here tonight father. Mother is usually here when we all met for dinner. You never invite us while you are here on business without her.” Sesshoumaru asked suspiciously with narrowed eyes

“So now I can’t visit with my sons? I have to have a reason if your mother is out of the country?” he shot back. “Let us eat and we will discuss this after we order. Patience Sesshoumaru, Patience.” Turning his attention back to the menu in his hands.

Kagome woke up with a start. Looking over at the clock she freaked out and jumped up to run to the showers. ‘I’m going to be late for work. I have to be there in thirty minutes.’ She screamed inwardly. She finished getting dressed and ran out the door towards downtown. ‘Why did I have to take a nap? I should no better by now.’ She reprimanded herself while running down the streets of the city.

A few minutes later she entered ‘The Shack’. Walking to the back and putting her stuff down she went to clock in.

“Kagome?” a manly voice called from the office.

“Yes Mr. Naraku?” she answered back rounding the corner into his office.

“Your late.” He told her as if asking for an explination.

“I’m sorry sir. I was taking a nap and when I woke up I ran out the door. I would have called but I was in such a rush to get here.” Was her innocent answer

“It’s okay. I just wasn’t sure if you were going to show up or not. You are one of my best. All my customers love you and come here just to see you. I’d lose a lot of business if you didn’t show up.” He said smiling at her.

“Yes sir. I’m sorry. It won’t happen again. I will go clock in and begin working immediately.” She replied turning and heading to work.

Naraku stood up and closed his door behind her and sat back in his chair.

“That’s her. I want her. You can handle it, can’t you?” he questioned the man standing in the corner of his office. The only thing visible was his cold brown eyes.

“Of course. Shall it be done tonight?” the man asked

“Yes, and after I am through you may do what you please with her. I only need one thing from her. To complete my legacy.” He informed him

“Very well. I expect my payment ready when I arrive. I have other assignments that must be completed before I return.” He told Naraku and left the office and slipped through the back door into the alley behind the small eatery.

A woman with black hair that flowed to her knees and chestnut brown eyes that stood out from her pale skin walked in.

“What is so significant about her.” The brown eyed woman said

“She has something in her possession I want my dear. Something that will give me ultimate power and allow me to fulfill my destiny.” He smiled wickedly

“What will you do with this new ‘power’ that she will give you?” the woman questioned with curiosity in her eyes.

“I will rule over Japan my love. And with you by my side we will rule forever.” He said pulling her to his lap and covering her small thin lips with his. Trapping her in a lustfilled battle of tongues.

Their food had arrived and they all had been silent for a while. They just ate not uttering a single word to each other until they all had finished. Once their plates were removed Sesshoumaru decided it was time for business.

“What is it you wish to speak of Father?” he asked him immediately after the waiter was gone.

“How is Kagome son? I haven’t seen you two for a while.” He said watching his eldest son closely.

Sesshoumaru said nothing. If you weren’t looking at his eyes you would have missed the emotions pass through them. You wouldn’t have seen confusion, sadness and finally his eyes settling on anger.

“You asshole!” Inuyasha shouted. “What did you do to her? Whatever you did her really fucked her up. She pretends to be happy and we all know she isn’t. She doesn’t do anything but sit in her room. Doesn’t talk much, smile much, laugh much and hell it’s hard to get her angry anymore!” he yelled angrily standing up with clenched fists and a heaving chest.

“I did nothing. Whatever goes on between her and I is none of your concern.” He spat

“Sesshoumaru Takashi!” his father spat angrily. “No son of mine will act this way. You are being selfish, proud, close-minded, pig headed, blind and ignorant. Kagome is a sweet girl and she cared for you deeply. She loses her grandfather and then you just freeze up. This girl trusted you and you tossed her to the side as if she were a doll. I see now that she is too good for you. You do not deserve her” he said angrily putting on his jacket to leave. He walked back to his son and punched him knocking him to the ground and before he made his exit, “You disappoint me Sesshoumaru. I hope that I have knocked some sense into you on this horrible eve.” He said leaving without another word.

Inuyasha followed suit and left Sesshoumaru there alone on the floor. He was caught of guard. No he was shocked. He never thought his father would strike him. He had never seen his father that angry before. He saw it in his eyes. Murder. Pure and simple. He wondered if he had been someone else, not his son if he would have killed him. His eyes held a bit of pink to them too. He picked himself up from the floor and left the restaurant. He wanted to go home and think of what his father spoke of.

Kagome was leaving work. It was earlier than normal but Naraku told her he would be fine. Kagome had accepted and didn’t care to leave early. She had an eight o’clock class tomorrow morning. She gathered her things and slid out the back door into the alley and onto the main streets. She was a few blocks away when she heard a noise in one of the alleys. Deciding to check it out she slowly made her way into the darkness that it had been consumed by. ‘I hope it’s a kitten. Please don’t let it be a hurt child.’ She told her self as she kept walking. She wasn’t really able to see much, but she kept going, just to make sure it wasn’t a child in trouble. When she got towards the end of the alley she looked harder but saw no one. She stood up relaxing her shoulders and sighed with relief.

As she turned around she found herself face to face with a tall figure which she presumed to be a man. All she could make out was his chocolate colored eyes. Slowly she backed up only to feel her back meet with a cold brick wall.

“What do you want? I don’t have much money but if you want it it’s yours.” She said nervously.

The man didn’t say a thing. He just kept walking towards her and stopped in front of her.

“Please just let me go. Take whatever you want just let me go.” She whispered quietly looking in his eyes for some sort of answer. She became horrified when she saw something flicker into his eyes. Lust, he wanted her body. He was going to rape her. She was about to scream when he covered her mouth with a piece of cloth. She tried kicking and punching him trying to get away. In the end it was fruitless as her body just collapsed as she slowly blacked out.

Sesshoumaru was walking down the streets that were more quiet than normal. He was thinking to himself when he passed an alley. He froze at hearing clothing rib and rustle. It’s not the sound of clothing that made him stop. It was the sent that flew to his senses.

“Kagome.” He uttered in horror.

With the help of his demon speed he was behind her attacker in a second. He grabbed the man and flung him against the wall knocking him unconscious as he slid down the wall. He looked down at the girl. Her clothes shredded with cuts and bruises littered all over her body from where he had ripped them. He took his jacket off covering her. Carefully picking her up so she could rest safely in his arms. He was leaving the alley when she began to stir. He stopped waiting for her to awaken.

Her eyes fluttered open and her face scrunched up in pain. She froze when her eyes met those familiar golden orbs. Tears filled her eyes as she remembered what happened. She turned away from his gaze as they fell down her cheeks. She didn’t want him to look at her. She was dirty and she felt tainted. That man, what had he done to her. She was struggling to get away and then she blacked out. And when did Sesshoumaru get here? What was he doing here anyway? She was so scared and didn’t understand why he was helping her. He didn’t care for her and she knew he didn’t. But why would he help her.

She decided not to ask but be grateful and thank him when she got home.

“Why did you help me?” she asked. ‘Oh great. I can’t keep my big mouth shut.’

“Would you have rather me left you with that man? I could return to his side if you would like.” He replied

“No! No, that’s okay.” She said. “Thank you!” she whispered soflty

He didn’t say anything back. H kept walking thinking of everything his father had said to him. ‘her grandfather died?’ he thought. ‘She is careless.’

‘You should take her back to your room with you. You can protect her there. The man who did this was a demon and will most likely be back for her.’ Said his inner voice

‘She will be fine in her own room. She has a dorm mate that can protect her.’

‘But you and I both know she will be safer with you. Besides you have missed her company dearly.’

‘I have not missed her company nor anything about her.’

‘Right. For some reason I find that hard to believe. If you didn’t care about her then why rescue her and carry her instead of making her walk?’

‘She is injured. She cannot walk.’

‘A few scratches and bruises can’t keep her from walking. You just want her body close so you feel her warmth and smell her sweetness.’ The voice said

‘I will no longer bicker with you.’

‘Take her home with you and everything will be fine. Trust me.’ The voice said once again taking it’s silence

He looked over to Kagome only to find her asleep in his arms. He decided to give into the request of his voice. He walked to his room and laid her on the bed. He changed clothing made a phone call and laid down next to her. He was facing her studying her closely. Watching her expressions change even in her sleep. She was beautiful when she slept too.

He noticed the tears that started to emerge from her closed lids and wiped them from her face. He didn’t want her to cry. He wanted to protect her forever. He cared for her but didn’t want to admit to anyone. Slowly he fell asleep next to her and pulled her near protectively.

“What do you mean you didn’t get her? Who stopped you?” Naraku yelled angrily

“It doesn’t matter. I’ll take her and next time this savior of hers will not be there. I have never had this happen before. And it will never happen again.” The man said getting ready to walk away.

“Bankoutsu!” Naraku called waiting for the man to turn around. “When will you be carrying this out?” he asked him.

“I must watch her first. That is the only way to be sure of when I will make my move. The less interference is all the better.” He said once again disappearing into the shadows.

She was running through the forest as fast as her legs could possibly carry her. She was scared and running for her life. She turned around only to come face to face with a demon.

“A demon.” She whispered not really knowing what to think.

“Get down Kagome!” a young female voice called.

She jumped to the ground and covered her head waiting for further instructions.

“Kagome! Kagome! You may rise now Kagome. We have slain the demon.” A young male voice said.

She stood up brushing dirt of her uniform. When she looked up she gasped.

“What are you guys doing here?” she asked the two.

“What are you talking about Kagome? We have been with you the whole time. We didn’t expect the demon to chase after you.” The woman replied.

“Are you alright Kagome? If it weren’t for you distracting it we probably would have had to wait until morning for Inuyasha to come.” The man replied.

“Sango, Miroku?” She said in confusion

“What’s wrong Kagome?” Sango asked

“KAGOME!” a little fur ball jetted towards her catapulting itself into her arms.

She looked down at the child taking in his tail and fangs. Petting his soft little paws.

“Who are you? Shippou?” she asked

The little boy frowned and then looked back to the two behind him, “Is she okay you guys? I think she might have bumped her head. We should take her back to rest with Inuyasha.” He said as they all started back the way they came.

All of the sudden everything went black around her. Then as soon as it had come it had left. Being replaced with a more depressing seen. She watched as Sango, Miroku, Shippou, Kilala and Inuyasha were fighting someone. The man looked familiar to her but she couldn’t place it. She watched as each one of her friends fell. She saw herself run to their sides telling them everything will be okay. She watched, as the demon was able to destroy Inuyasha as well. She stood there crying in pain and eyes wide with horror. All of her friends were unable to fight. They were all on the brink of death. She was the only one left to resolve this problem. She stood there waiting for the next action. She watched herself throw her head back and scream. Suddenly light engulfed everything in her sight as she was pushed out of her dream.

End dream

“Ahh!” she woke up screaming panting with a layer of sheen sweat covering her skin. Looking around she realized she was not in her room. ‘Where am I?’ she asked feeling an arm pull her tight she jumped up from the bed. She ended up tripping and falling backwards onto her butt. “Ouch!” she said while rubbing her butt.

“If you would not jump up you would not have been so careless.” A smooth silky voice said behind the darkness.

She stood there frozen to her spot “Sesshoumaru?” she whispered

Slowly he made his way toward her and wrapped his warm arms around her. Nuzzling her neck and caressing her back gently.

“Why am I here? Why didn’t you take me to my room?” she asked softly

“You would not be safe there. Demons are after you. You will be safer with me. Come lay down and sleep.” He replied.

She walked to the bed and lay back down next to him. She was tense and rigid when he lay down, next to her, but became relaxed when he wrapped his arms around her nuzzling his head in the crook of her neck.

“What plagues your mine?” Sesshoumaru asked her

“It’s nothing. Just a nightmare, that’s all.” She replied nervously.

He decided not to ask her anything more. He had been awoken while she dreamt. Her scent so strong and overpowering. He knew she was remembering her past. Which part he did not know. He closed his eyes allowing himself more rest. He was savoring the moment of her nearness.

She was standing near the ocean watching the sunset and waiting for it to be replaced by the moon. Listening to the peaceful pounding of the waves as they slammed into shore. Standing there inhaling the scent she felt a hand place itself on her shoulder. She turned around smiling only to once again gasp.

“Sesshoumaru?” she said in shock. It was Sesshoumaru but he was different. His ears were pointed at the top. He had two fangs and claws where his fingernails should be. He had two stripes on each cheek and the same on each wrist. His hair and eyes remained the same though. What she couldn’t help but stare at and trace though was the moon on his forehead. He had a blue crescent moon that graced his forehead.

He grabbed her wrist to stop her. Pulling on the appendage her succeeded in thrusting her towards himself. She was sent crashing into his chiseled chest. She stood there staring into his hypnotizing eyes, not having the power to look away. She was about to say something, but the warmth of his soft lips on hers prevented it. At first she was trying to fight it only to find her self slowly melting into him. He removed his mouth and used it to cover the nape of her neck. He slowly and gently licked and nipped at it satisfied when he received little moans from her. “Sesshoumaru” she said with pleasure in her voice. His hands slowly made there way down to her..

End Dream

She woke up again with another thin layer of sweat covering her body. She looked to her side to see Sesshoumaru still asleep. She decided to get up. She peeked out the door making sure that no one was in the hall. Seeing that she was correct she grabbed the towel that was on his desk and left the room. She wanted to take a shower so she could think about her dreams and what they meant. She looked at the bruises and scratch marks on her body as she cleaned herself up. ‘Does this mean that Sesshoumaru and I have had a past relationship? It feels so real.’ She thought to herself. “It feels like it really happened.” She said to herself.

“That is because it did.” Sesshoumaru said from behind her as he entered the shower and wrapped his arms around her.

She jumped upon hearing his voice. She thought he was still sleeping.

“So you remember your past as well? How come I’m only remembering mine now?” she asked curiously.

“All those this is my past it is in no way my past life. As yours is not your past life either. Some things you have chose to forget and only now will you remember.” He told her as he started to soap her up.

“So you are still the man from my dreams?” she turned around to find the red stripes on each cheek. She looked to his ears to find pointy ones. Working up the nerve she pulled up his bangs slowly to uncover a blue crescent moon on his forehead. She froze and gasped upon seeing it. Not really knowing what to think she just stood there as all her memories flooded back to her. It was like being hit by a semi truck. She saw her travels to the past through the well. The battles for the Shikon No Tama and the demons who yearned for it’s power. And then she remembered the last battle against Naraku. Only her and Shippou survived out of the group. She remembered her wish and how the jewel merged with her body. She suddenly collapsed on the floor after remembering everything. It was so much to take in all at once.

Slowly and carefully he picked her up cradling her in his arms and carried the young woman back to his room. He gently laid her on his bed dressing her in one of his shirts and covering her up. He as well dressed himself and lay back down next to her small form. Quickly he fell asleep and opened his mind so he could enter her dreams.

She woke up in Kaede’s village. She walked towards the god tree so she could sit and relax. Everything was hitting her like a ton of bricks.

“I see you have returned to the past.” He stated

She turned to look at Sesshoumaru and smiled when he took a seat next to her.

“I have not been here in a while and wanted to see how things are now that Naraku has met his Demise.” She told him as she leaned against him for support.

“I’m sorry I was not there when you were in need of me.” He apologized

Her eyes wide with shock only to revert to their normal way. She smiled warmly at him and turned her attention back to the tree. “It’s okay. I had to be strong on my own if I was not able to then I would not be worthy of your love.” Kagome said in a soft voice

“I waited centuries to see you again,” he paused waiting for her attention and continued when she looked to him. “When I heard of where you were Kouga went to investigate to be sure. He said you seemed to not recognize him. So I waited until you would be in college only to have this theory confirmed. I did not know what to do. Midoriko had spoken to me in my dreams explaining why you had no memory of us. I had decided you were to live a better life with no memory of those events.” He told her looking up at the god tree.

“Do not say that my love.” She said caressing his cheek. “I would be lost if you were not with me. I just needed you by my side in order to remember.” She smiled when he leaned into it. “Tell me, what happened to Rin and Shippou? Did they fall in love as well?” she asked in a hopeful voice.

“Rin, had fallen in love with a demon prince from the east. They mated and had children. I see her from time to time. She has three pups of her own that keep her busy. Shippou, remained with us and still remains with me ‘til this day. He has grown and has become stronger since the past. He refuses to find at mate until he finds you.” He replied

“I wish to see my son then. When will he come my love?” she asked happily

“We will see him later. For now we must talk.” He replied with a rare smile.

“I see your memory has returned young one.” A sweet voice came from behind them.

They turned around to see Midoriko standing gracefully.

“I have.” Kagome nodded

“I am glad. And your wish?” she asked her

“Hai, that too.” She nodded a bit sadly.

“Do not be sorrowful young priestess. Your friends still remain by your side even in this time. I fear they will soon need their past memories restored to them as well. I sense a great evil lurking in the shadows.” Midoriko informed them

“Is this evil after the jewel?” She asked

“Hai, I’m afraid it lusts over the jewel and wishes to have it for power.” She replied

“Naraku!” she whispered

“He has been destroyed my child. You have rid the earth of him.” She replied

“No his reincarnation ‘Naraku’ he is my boss.” She said in horror.

“So maybe that’s why you were being kidnapped” Sesshoumaru finally joining the conversation.

“You must go Kagome. He could come for the jewel while you sleep.” Midoriko warned

End Dream

They both woke up opening the shades to be welcomed by the bright sun of early morning. They lay next to each other in their own thoughts of the recent events. They both thought of what will come and will they survive again. So much has happened in one night, it was overwhelming them both. They both got up even though they would have rather stayed in bed. They needed to get the old group together and restore their memories to them.

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