Love: Lost and Found

AN: I worked rather hard on that last chapter and had to redo and redo it until I felt it was somewhat right. Sorry if the whole battle thing isn't to your taste "“ the majority of it will be over with in this chapter. I hope I write this one well, I felt my last chapter, no matter how many times I went over it, was not up to par. Hopefully I'll do it right in this chapter..
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Lord-Anime "“ yes, what would a Sess/Kago fic be without a lemon? Lol. It's coming, fear not! And thank you!
Sakanna "“ Two reviews, wow, lol. I will have to go back and read that ^_^ Thanks!
Megan C "“ hehe I'm on it!
Kekiz- Thank you! Here it is! (look down, lol v)
Sacaku- thank you very much! Hehe
Dreamingchi- will do!
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Disclaimer: Don't own it!!!
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WARNING: there is a bit of a lemon in this chapter. Don't like them? Don't read"¦ I will put up warnings when it begins and ends.
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Chapter 11: The Day Before
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Their heads snapped up as a bright pink pulse came rippling over the trees far in the distance, then over the plain, over tents, over the wall, then into the courtyard and washing over them. Kagome shivered and fingered the katana at her side. Sesshomaru growled and gripped Toujikin tightly. The soldiers down below came out of their tents, weapons in hand, demons had their teeth and claws, whatever natural weapon they had, bared and ready. The time was very close.

Kagome removed her hand from her weapon and grabbed Sesshomaru's arm.

"It was much stronger this time. He is anxious. He is more than ready to fight," she said quietly. "It was brighter, and was sent with more force."

A small "Mm" issued through Sesshomaru's closed mouth. He again swept his gaze over the rows and rows of tents. The soldiers below were looking around confused, most of them in an odd battle stance, others frantically running about, yelling at others to take up their arms. That was unecessary though, soldiers were on their toes and ready. Sesshomaru sighed.

"Let us go back inside, it is too depressing out here. Not even half of them will return to their homes and families"¦," he voiced his somber thoughts. Kagome clenched her eyes shut for a moment, then forced a smile up at him. His conscience was weighing heavy, and Kagome knew the war was not his fault, but he was partially blaming himself for it. He would lead these soldiers to their deaths. Kagome took his hand tightly.

"It will be alright, in the end," she said softly, trying to soothe him. He stared at his as he led her back into the house. They entered a hallway, and Sesshomaru let out a long sigh. Kagome bent slightly and got underneath his face, looking straight up at him, he straight down. "Sesshomaru "“ we can do this. We can win. We will win. You'll see. And after this war everything will settle down. No more wars, no more evils. Everything will be good, you'll see," she said reassuringly, though inside she was questioning herself also.

Sesshomaru blinked. "And how do you know this, Miko?" he asked, void of emotion, looking down upon her.

"B-because I can feel it," she said falsely. She had no idea what become of the war. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes.

"Stop trying to give out false cheer. It is not helping," he said coldly and walked away, to where he did not know. Kagome frowned after him and looked down. With a sigh she walked off to find Sango, she needed some fight practice before they went off. And she needed to hone her skills a bit more in the use of the katana, she had only been trained to use one within the past year, and she was only average in her use of it.

Ten minutes later found Sango and Kagome down in the courtyards, in front of the rows of tents. They had just finished bowing to each other, and were now unsheathing their swords, taking a battle stance. A few soldiers were sitting in the open flaps of their tents, watching idly. Kagome took the offence quickly by lunging toward her friend, but her weapon was just as quickly deflected. They now were very close, and Kagome swung her katana towards Sango's shoulder to have the blade's practicing cover thwack it dully upon her armor. Sango sighed.

"Has something angered you? You fight with an emotion behind your actions, I can feel it. They make you a better fighter," Sango asked as Kagome moved the weapon so it hung at her side. She nodded.

"I'd rather not talk about it. Let's go again," she said quickly. Her friend sighed again readied herself. Kagome rushed herself to the offence again, deftly moving her sword next to Sango's neck, but the exterminator was too quick and lunged to the side, causing Kagome to stumble. The huntress had her own weapon at Kagome's back in a mere second, and the miko spun quickly to the side after regaining her balance.

With a short "Ha!" Kagome thrust her weapon towards Sango's abdomen, to have it hit dully again. Sango shook her head.

"You have gotten better, sister. Much better. A few more rounds, let's go!" she grinned and dusted herself off, grabbing her Hiraikotsu. The Taijiya quickly threw the heavy weapon at her friend, intensifying the battle. If it hit, it would hurt. Kagome dodged and discarded her practice buffer of her katana.

"Playing for cuts and bruises now, are we?" Kagome said loudly above the loud swooshing of the Hiraikotsu.

"Of course!" Sango laughed. Lunging at each other, each weapon poised, they met in midair, sword clashing with boomerang. Kagome's feet hit the ground with a thud, and she slashed the front of Sango's uniform quickly. A thin scratch was made, and Sango reacted quickly by giving Kagome a blow to the side with the heavy weapon. Sango waited for her friend to regain her breath, then hit her again on the other side. Falling to her knees and clutching her side, Kagome looked up at her friend and smiled evilly.

"You"¦ win this one"¦. I think you broke"¦ a rib"¦ on that second hit," she muttered through gasps of breath. A large group of soldiers, human and youkai alike, had gathered around them in a wide circle to watch the two females spar. Both races were amazed at their strength and agility. Both were greatly skilled. Kagome rose with a painful expression and healed herself with her powers. Sango stood in front of her, moving her boomerang so Kagome could heal the cut on her stomach.

"One more," Kagome deviously smiled.

Sesshomaru watched them from the open-air hallway. Kagome's friend was good, perhaps better than Kagome. She would serve them well when they marched out onto the battlefield. After noticing Sango's talent, Sesshomaru noticed a few hungry stares going out to Kagome and Sango as they fought. He growled deep in his throat but did nothing.
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The sun set behind the mountains even further to the West, on the outreaches of Sesshomaru's territory. Kagome ate next to nothing, as did everyone else. They had just gone over their battle plan, and everyone's mind was too heavy with what was to come. Sesshomaru impatiently rose from the table and excused himself. They would never have finished dinner anyway, so Sesshomaru had ended the awkwardness himself. Kagome let out a sigh of relief and followed him to his room.

She shut the door behind them with a soft sigh.

"I'm sorry about earlier, Sesshomaru," she said quietly. He nodded without looking at her. He began his normal night-time ritual of stripping himself of his armor. Kagome watched as he let his tail slide down to the ground. She rather liked it, it was soft and gentle, the only outward appearance that reflected his inward appearance. Well, for the most part anyway.

Over the past half of a month they had grown closer, much closer. Kagome had continued sleeping with Sesshomaru at night, and had grown accustomed to it. She found herself often looking forward to their nights together. It seemed to bring them closer to each other each night, and their sexual encounters became more intense. Kagome took a moment to remember last night's encounter"¦.

*LEMON BELOW* DON'T LIKE, DON'T READ.

~*~Flashback~*~
Kagome crawled into the other side of the bed and rolled over to get closer to Sesshomaru. He had been laying there, waiting for her while she changed into sleeping attire. She turned onto her side and smiled at him. He looked at her beautifully curving and full lips. He loved when she smiled, it made him want to smile also, but he only did when they were alone, and that was still rare. But he smiled back this time, placing a large clawed hand on her cheek. He pulled her head closer to his and kissed her tenderly, sliding his tongue lightly against hers when she opened her mouth for him.

His other hand made its way to her breast. She shivered at his light touch outside of her robe, and her nipple hardened slightly. She deepened the kiss and filled his mouth with her tongue, showing her want. He cupped her breast and squeezed gently, then slowly slid his hand beneath her bed robe. When his hand touched her bare skin she hardened completely moved herself toward his hand. He let his thumb gently caress the hardened nub. She made a soft noise into his mouth as they kissed, and she brought her legs wrap gently through his.

He groaned as she then pressed her hips against his, and he hardened more than he already was. She answered him with a soft moan. Her hands' actions showed her want as they quickly reached down to the large bow that kept his robe tied tight. Pulling the loose ends, it fell open, revealing his chest above the blankets. This was the first night he had let her do this, and this was the first night Kagome had let his go under her clothing. Sesshomaru, in one fast movement, threw the blankets back and untied her robe. She gasped slightly, but let him go on.

He watched carefully as the material slid off of her breasts, slowly unveiling them to him. His eyes filled with lust, and he brought his head down to her lips and continued kissing her. His hands roamed over her, one staying and antagonizing her breasts, the other rubbing over her flat stomach and down her thighs. Kagome moaned when he went near her thighs and she lifted her hips a bit. Sesshomaru broke off their kiss and put his legs on either side of her, his body hovering above hers. His loose robe fell off of his sides, and Kagome peered down his body to see his hardened length. Her eyes widened and looked back into his eyes.

But his eyes were shut, he seemed to be thinking very hard, and indeed he was. Again his instincts were shouting and ordering him to take her right now, it would be so easy. But again he pushed them down, but it took much more force this time. Her arousal was filling his senses, especially her scent. He opened his again after defeating his instinct and looked back at her. Her eyes were filled with passion and love, and lust. His silken hair began falling off of his shoulders and around their faces. Her face lined with silver entranced him.

She reached up for his head and brought him down to kiss her again, and he willingly obliged. Her hands then moved to his shoulders, feeling his powerful muscles underneath the soft and pale skin that he so often hid. Her hands finally reached down to his waist, and her arousal grew when her hands slid downwards, feeling his arousal. He grunted into her mouth when she grabbed him, and he moved a hand down her stomach and in between her legs. He let it rest there a moment, letting her arousal grow.

Kagome moaned in want, drawing her mouth away from his, and moving her hands to wrap around his neck, she needed to hold onto something without hurting him. His fingers began to caress her gently, brushing over her clit and her opening softly. Her nails began to dig slowly into his soft skin, wanting something so bad. His index finger began rubbing her clit rhythmically, and she moaned again.

"More," she whispered next to his pointed ear, arousing him also. She kissed his pointed ear briefly, but became distracted when he slid a finger into her slowly, feeling her wetness. She hissed in pleasure, and bucked her hips against his hand, physically begging him for more. He gave her what she wanted, and slipped another finger into her warm, wet, core"¦
~*~End Flashback~*~

*LEMON OVER* continue on - ^_^

Sesshomaru smelled Kagome's arousal and looked up at her.
"What is it?" he asked, bringing her out of her memory. Her head snapped up.

"Wha-? Oh, you can smell it, can't you?" she had learned of his ability to smell her arousal early in her ministrations with him. He nodded and she blushed.

"Tonight I do not think I want to do anything"¦," he said quietly. She looked up at him, confused, as he approached her. "Too many things occupy my mind, but I would still like you with me," he explained. She nodded.

"Alright then, let me get changed," she replied, a bit somberly. She was hoping things would go further than they did last night. She had had her first experience with oral sexual encounters also, but Sesshomaru had pulled her out of her mind before she could go through them in her head again. She crossed the dark room, except for one oil lamp on Sesshomaru's side of the bed, and entered her own dark room. She changed slowly, a bit tired.

Sesshomaru in fact wanted to do things with her tonight, but he was holding back. He was afraid his instincts would take over, and he would take her virginity against her will. He couldn't tell if she wanted him to or not. He gave a sigh and let his clothes slide to the floor.

A few minutes later found them in bed together, Sesshomaru cradling her to his body. He was holding her unusually close and tight, more than other nights. His eyes were shut, thought they seemed strained. Kagome watched him. He wasn't asleep, but he was thinking. She didn't disturb him from his thoughts, but watched him as his normally hardened face began switching from emotion to emotion, his lips in a frown or line, his brows furrowing and unfurrowing, eyes twitching beneath their lids. Finally he calmed a bit, and Kagome dared to ask.

"What are you thinking about?" His eyes opened gently, the golden orbs looking gently at her. Concern was showing in her eyes.

"About when we march out the day after next. About when the fighting starts. M-maybe you should not fight," he stuttered. It was the first time Kagome had ever heard him stutter.

"No. Out of the question," she insisted.

"I knew you would say that," he sighed. "I will not stop you, but I must tell you that I will not stop worrying about you. So be careful. Be wary. Do not stray too far from me, please." His voice was honestly caring. Kagome nestled her head underneath his chin.

"I will be fine, now sleep. Don't think of it any longer, just sleep," she whispered, her calm voice soothing him. His eyes slid shut again, and Kagome placed a kiss between his jaw and his neck. He returned it with a kiss on her head, amidst her raven hair. She smiled, even though he couldn't see it. Together they drifted into a quiet sleep.
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The sun rose from the East, and with it Sesshomaru. This would be the last day they had to themselves before they marched out. The first pink rays of the day coming through the windows hit his eyes softly. He blinked and stirred, careful to wake Kagome. He slid quietly from the bed and Kagome's welcoming warmth. He was tempted to stay with her until she woke, which he had done a few times now, but restrained himself. He needed to speak with the other heads of the army and make sure everything was in order and ready for tomorrow afternoon.

Not bothering to see if Kagome was asleep or not, he shrugged off the soft material he always slept in and began stepping into his regular clothes. He belted Toujikin and Tenseiga, then crossed the room and went to the door. Kagome stirred. He paused as he put his hand upon the door knob. When she continued to sleep, he walked out silently. He spotted Firiel in the hallway. She hadn't been around lately, she had often been helping with all of the soldiers, helping care for their many needs. She looked ragged. Bags were held under bloodshot eyes, her hair appeared to not have been brushed in several days. Her clothes were wrinkled and dirt-streaked. She seemed pale and slightly scared.

Firiel noticed Lord Sesshomaru looking at her horrible appearance. Giving him a deep bow, Sesshomaru heard her moan slightly in pain.

"Forgive me, Lord Sesshomaru, for my appearance. I will not let it happen again," she said. Kagome must have softened his heart more than he thought, because his eyes didn't harden and he didn't order her out of his presence.

"Take today to rest. I cannot have you running around so unpresentable," he said. Firiel forced herself to hide her joy and smile from her master.

"Thank you, M'Lord," she said happily and made her way quickly to the servants' quarters, eager to wash herself and sleep the entire day. Sesshomaru made his way down the hall and into the dining room. Eating a quick breakfast, he smelled InuYasha approaching. Sesshomaru tolerated having him inside the premesis, but made him sleep outside like the soldiers. With a yawn InuYasha plopped into a chair diagonal from his half-brother.

InuYasha was disappointed yet again "“ Sesshomaru never had anything good to eat, like those noodles Kagome used to bring him all the time. Settling for some of Sesshomaru's weird food, InuYasha loaded his plate. Sesshomaru watched him idly. He had just finished his meal, and needed to go and speak with the heads of the army"¦ but just for a moment he thought he might watch InuYasha's eating habits. He had rather odd taste: he had taken the faux plant centerpiece and had loaded it onto his plate. Amusement played across Sesshomaru's face.

Koga joined them a moment later. He looked like he hadn't slept.

"That monk and his wife need to keep it down at ni "“ Mutt Face what the hell are you doing?" Koga stopped. Sesshomaru's face clenched in dismay.

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What is InuYasha doing, lol? Mm. Hope you liked the bit of lemon, though I just HAD to screw with you guys and cut it short! Tehee.. Well, review, it always gives me some encouragement. I'm already part ways done with the next chapter, so it should"¦ (maybe)"¦ come sooner than normal. But ONLY IF I GET some reviews, hehe! ^_^

Have a nice day! ^_^