Hell Knows No Bounds

A.N.: What up! Welcome back, readers!! Thanks for the reviews; I appreciate the feedback more than you know! Be forewarned, there may be a song fic in here! *evil laugh* Sorry, but I have to do it!! Anyway, I'm going to break away for a moment and address some reviews before the story.

Kikiz "“ Yes, Inuyasha is human now and he will not live like Sess and Kag. Inuyasha will eventually explain (fully) why he wished to become human.

Demitria "“ Umm"¦.*nervous grin* Thanks! The fact that you hate pairings that are different from Inu/Kag, and yet you are interested in my story is really cool. Thank you for hanging in there.

Keep reviewing!! *grin*

Disclaimer: Nope"¦"¦don't own it. *thinks* Maybe if I sold a kidney???

**Last Chapter**

"Thank you, Sess." Kagome smiled warmly as Sesshomaru nodded, he returned her smile with a small one of his own. Adjusting the children in his arms, Sesshomaru motioned for them to return and so he and Kagome returned to the village, tails entwined as they walked in comfortable silence.

Kagome gazed at the demon at her side and was hit with a realization. She knew deep down what she really wanted, and it was Sesshomaru.

**On with the story**

Chapter 11
Tell me you love me.

The feast was still in full swing, but the couple chose to enter Kaede's hut to take care of the children first. Sesshomaru set Rin on the futon, settling Shippo beside her. Kagome went to Shippo's side, guilt eating at her.

"I'm so sorry, Shippo." She smoothed the sleepy kitsune's hair, tears welling in her burgundy orbs. "My sweet little fox"¦"

"Kagome." Sesshomaru placed a hand on her shoulder, willing her to look at him. "See to Rin, I will tend to the kit." Kagome nodded slowly as she climbed to her feet. She left the hut momentarily only to return with water, and then busied herself with boiling herbs to take care of the cuts on the children. Once in a while, she would turn from her work to gaze at Shippo's sleeping form as Sesshomaru busied himself with checking for any thing that might be broken.

Opening the small boy's kimono slightly, Sesshomaru gently ran a hand against the boy's ribcage; he held enough pressure to check for fractures, but was careful not to cause more pain than was necessary. The boy was made of stronger stuff than he was given credit. A clear beating from a group of five boys, all older and bigger than him and he would come out of it with scratches, bruises, and maybe a headache.

Kagome mixed the herbs briefly before applying them to a cloth. She assured Rin that it wouldn't hurt as she applied the sweet-smelling mixture to the girl's cuts. Rin sighed happily as the burning and sting in the cuts began to fade. Kagome laid the girl down, covering her with a light blanket as the girl's eyes drifted shut. The demoness shifted slightly before turning her gaze to Sesshomaru's fire-lit form; she went to his side and handed him a fresh cloth. He quickly tended to scrapes and bruises and then returned the rag. Sesshomaru brushed the boy's bangs from his face, checking one last time for any injury that may have escaped him. Just as Sesshomaru's hand left the kit's face, Shippo slowly opened his eyes.

"Papa?" The voice was so small it almost escaped Sesshomaru's sensitive ears. The kitsune was obviously still dazed from sleeping and the aroma of Kagome's herbs. A small clawed hand reached out and grasped the Taiyouka's hand; the small fingers seemed to disappear in Sesshomaru's. The Inuyoukai froze, staring at the child in shock and unsure of what to do or say. Kagome had frozen as well when Shippo's voice reached her, dropping the medicinal cloths in her state of shock. She looked to Sesshomaru's still form, waiting to see what he would do.

Kagome's eyes began to widen as Sesshomaru lowered himself to the boy and laid his free hand on Shippo's head gently. A strange light had come to the Western Lord's eyes as he smoothed Shippo's hair the way Kagome had done.

"Sleep." His voice had taken a deeper tone as well. The child closed his eyes once more and released Sesshomaru's hand. Once free of the kit's grasp, Sesshomaru turned and met Kagome's gaze; a small smile lit her features and she motioned for him to follow her out of the hut to leave the children in peace.

Once outside, Kagome breathed deeply as if to clear her senses of the medicine haze. She looked to the demon at her side. Sesshomaru stood staring at the hand the kitsune had grabbed for; confusion evident on his features. The Hellhound demoness took the Inuyoukai's hand in her own; pale skin gleamed in the moonlight as the magenta stripes clashed with burgundy. She led him to sit beneath a tree that stood only yards from the hut.

"Where is Jaken? Doesn't he usually look after Rin?" Kagome asked softly as she sat on the soft grass.

"Indeed." Sesshomaru gracefully lowered himself to sit at her side, leaning back against the tree. "It was necessary to send him back to check on the household and bring whatever news of my lands." The demon tilted his head back and slowly closed his eyes; the music of the festival drifted around the two. Kagome snuggled up against him, dropping her head against his chest. Sesshomaru wrapped an arm around her waist and drew her closer to him, smiling slightly at the purr-like growl that emitted from the small woman.

"You'll have to leave soon then"¦won't you?" Kagome fought to keep the disappointment and sadness from her voice. Her chest felt heavy and her eyes began to mist. Ignoring the unpleasant feelings his departure brought, she buried her head further against his chest.

Sesshomaru leaned his head forward, his eyes on the woman's unhappy form, he could smell the unshed tears already. Taking his other arm he picked up the demoness and gently placed her on his lap, their tails wrapping around each other. The Western Lord buried his face in Kagome's hair, breathing her in as he thought of his next course of action. The words were becoming hard to come by.

"Come with me"¦" His deep voice was muffled by her hair, so he tilted his head to leave his cheek resting against the crown of her hair. The voice held emotion that shocked Kagome, an underlining tone of pleading seemed to run through it. "Come with me, Kagome." He felt the woman shift in his embrace.

"Tell me"¦" Kagome's voice shook and cracked. She licked her lips before continuing. "Tell me what I am to you, Sesshomaru." Kagome closed her eyes, never wanting to leave his embrace, but she had to know. She would not be led on and have her heart crushed again"¦not this time.

"Kagome"¦" The name came as a growl on Sesshomaru's lips; he had never been good at expressing himself unless it was in a hostile nature. That was how he had been taught to react since he was a pup. His spine involuntarily stiffened as he struggled to find the right words that would convey how he truly felt.

"Take your time. I'm not going anywhere"¦" Kagome sighed once more before raising her chin to rest on his collarbone; her warm breath tickling Sesshomaru's neck. They remained quiet as the laughter and music of the feast drifted from the village; a warm breeze catching the petals of flowers used in the decorations.

"You are everything I've searched for"¦" Kagome's eyes shot open as his deep, hesitant words reached her. Sesshomaru raised a hand to stroke her cheek as he buried his face in her hair once more; sighing heavily before he continued. "There was no hope in my heart of ever finding someone to spend the ages with; no one ever gave me such thought after my mother departed this world. And then to find the only woman that inspired true passion in me was a human was a grievous blow. Yet"¦" Sesshomaru tipped Kagome's head back to look him in the eyes. "There were many moments in which I would have gladly fought off the North, South, and East just to have you as my own." His gazed at her through half-lidded eyes; absentmindedly stroking the demoness's midnight locks. "But then the truth of my station would come crashing down on me once again. My life is not my own"¦it belongs to those of my household, my land, and those who dwell on my land." Sesshomaru touched his forehead against Kagome's. "To follow in his footsteps and take a human mate would have meant disaster. I had to think of my duties first."

"You wanted me as a human?" Kagome's voice was soft; the tears that fell turned to diamonds in the silver moonlight. "Even as a weak, stupid human?" Sesshomaru growled loudly, making her jump.

"You were never weak or stupid!" Sesshomaru brought his temper back into check; kicking himself for snapping at her. "Do you really think that this Sesshomaru would ever accept anything other than the best?! I'm insulted"¦" His gruff tone and failed attempt to regain his arrogance earned a soft giggle out of Kagome. She shook her head as she traced patterns into his chest.

"Thank you, Sess." The Hellhound demoness snuggled closer to Sesshomaru's form, fighting off the slight chill in the air. "But you still haven't answered my question." She laughed lightly at the sound of his annoyed growl; without looking, she could tell that he had rolled his eyes.

"To this Sesshomaru, you are everything. I want you as my mate to share the years with until the world's end." His molten gold eyes held such depth, Kagome felt herself begin to drown in them once more. "I"¦" That hesitancy again; that nagging doubt was beginning to grind on his nerves. The smile that danced in Kagome's wine eyes sent a surge through him. "I love you, Kagome." The breath in the woman's chest hitched; the tears were gone but a dark blush soon replaced it.

"Oh"¦Sesshomaru." Kagome threw her arms around his neck, hugging him to her as if he would fade away. Her breath came in quick pants as she buried her head in his neck. Sesshomaru's own hold on her tightened as he awaited her answer. "I accept, Sesshomaru." A river of joy flooded through her body as the demon crushed her to him, growling in his own form of joy. She found she was being pulled away only to have Sesshomaru slam his lips against hers, a moan escaping her lips.

"Kagome"¦my Kagome." Sesshomaru whispered against Kagome's lips; his hands cupping her head and lower back. The Inuyoukai left her mouth, trial hot, wet kisses down Kagome's throat and nipping at her collarbone. The demoness threw back her head, allowing further access to her neck and shoulders.

Sesshomaru had never known such joy; his senses soared when he had heard her acceptance. "˜She wants me and only me"¦' A growl of approval rumbled in his chest as Kagome's wandering hands slipped into the folds of his kimono, her claws lightly dancing across the flesh of his chest. He pushed aside her kimono to nibble on the junction between her neck and shoulders, smirking as she shivered in response.

A fire began spread throughout Kagome's body; she knew what she wanted and all she could do was give in to it. The blood was pounding with new life in her veins; the world was spinning out of control. Pulses beating as one; Sesshomaru met her lips again with an intensity that called to her soul. Black claws raked against magenta-striped skin; moans lifting into the air. Another rumble tore through the demon lord's chest as Kagome moaned loudly; he quickly thrust his tongue into her velvety mouth. The woman in his arms moved into a sitting position that left her straddling Sesshomaru's lap; her breasts pressed fully against his. Sesshomaru broke the kiss briefly to whisper huskily into the panting woman's ear.

"Woman"¦if this continues, I don't think I will be able to stop myself." His only response was Kagome's hands entangling themselves in his silver mane, pulling him back to her. A strained groan rose in Sesshomaru's throat as Kagome dipped her own tongue into his mouth, surprising him mildly. A sudden uproar of laughter broke the two from their daze, growls rising from the both of them. Kagome sank her head into Sesshomaru's neck in defeat while the demon lord searched for the cause of their interruption.

Apparently the two had been sitting longer that anticipated for the feast had ended and the wedding party was now returning to the hut. Sesshomaru stood, holding Kagome to his chest as he did so. Once on his feet he released the demoness, but not without dipping his head to lick the side of her neck and nibble on her earlobe one last time.

"We will finish this later"¦" The hunger in his words sent a tremor through Kagome's body, heating her to the core. Smiling widely, Kagome returned to the hut to check on the children, which left Sesshomaru time to cool off and try to will away the evidence of his arousal. His now cold and frustrated gaze fell on the laughing and somewhat stumbling group.

Kikyo was being employed as a support for a not-so-somber Inuyasha nursing his aching feet.

"I don't understand"¦ *hic*"¦how that dancing fiasco would be"¦*hic*"¦considered fun!" Inuyasha barked out as he leaned against the slim, wobbling miko. The woman laughed lightly before dragging the man into the hut and laying him on a mat. He was already dozing lightly before being fully settled; Kikyo joined him, a smile on her lips as she fell asleep.

Miroku and Sango stood at the doorway, smirking at the newly revived miko and slumbering ex-hanyou. Kagome grinned at the couple as she greeted them.

"So I guess you two are off, then?" An eyebrow raised as Kagome questioned the blushing newlyweds.

"Yes, Lady Kagome." Miroku sighed happily, tipping his head in the direction of the woman in his arms. "We'll be gone for a couple of weeks. Sango has to go to the Demon Exterminators' Village to pay respects and I also need to visit the monastery." He smirked before continuing. "And then there's also the time just for us"¦" A grunt erupted from the monk as Sango's elbow met his gut.

"I'm sure I will see you then, thought I don't think you will find me here." Kagome informed, her cheeks becoming quite pink. The married couple exchanged interested glances.

"You've decided already?" Sango inquired, raising an eyebrow of her own.

"Yes"¦I will be leaving with Sesshomaru." The demoness stretched, her tail straightening as well. "Please send word to me upon your return. I will want to hear all about your getaway!" Kagome chuckled lightly.

"Oh how wonderful! We wish you the best of luck, Kagome!" Sango beamed at her best friend. "I'm sure we'll be able to get a hold of you sooner or later!" A sly smile had spread across the demon exterminator's fair face; Miroku revealed a grin of his own. "But we had best be on our way. Come, Kirara!" The demon cat meowed happily as she jumped to Sango's shoulder.

Kagome waved until their figures had disappeared into the early morning darkness. Dawn would be here in another three to four hours. The demoness glanced to the tree to find Sesshomaru sitting at its trunk again, head bowed in light sleep. Kagome cocked her head slightly, laughing to herself at his peaceful appearance. Sitting down beside him, Kagome snuggled up to the sleeping Taiyoukai's form and let her head fall against his shoulder. The demon's tail instinctively wrapped itself around her, giving some protection against the early morning cold. With one last look at the handsome demon lord, the miko-demoness settled into a dreamless sleep.


TBC

*yawn* Sleepy"¦"¦.tailbone numb"¦"¦nose itches"¦"¦..crud"¦. This is where I must leave you. My sincere apologies! I promise to start on the next chap tomorrow! Lots of love to all of you!! Don't forget to review!!!!!!! Cheers! - G.S.