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Chap 15 Decisions

Sesshomaru was beginning to get bored. He didn’t know why, he was talking to an acquaintance about business, one of his favourite subjects apart from battle tactics when he noticed a very quiet Kagura still by his side. He frowned slightly, that was what he wanted, right? With a quick glance, he noticed that she seemed bored. Didn’t she have friends? Didn’t she know any of the other people at the table? The person he was talking to had a mate, but she was talking to her neighbour. Hadn’t she sent a look of disdain to Kagura as soon as they sat down? Although both females sat one next to the other, they hadn’t conversed once. He glanced again at Kagome’s table; he had watched her leave a while ago. He looked around; for some reason, he didn’t like having her out of his line of sight for long. He excused himself and stood up; he had to see if she was okay. He had seen Naraku before dinner started, and he didn’t trust the hanyou a bit.

He moved outside the room; he didn’t know where to start looking for her, so he decided to check everywhere. Then he saw Inuyasha holding a woman strongly to his chest.

His beast roared when he recognised a very distressed Kagome being held by Inuyasha who seemed frantic and panicky. Without further thought, he walked straight to them with an icy expression masking his true feelings. Whoever had put Kagome in such a state would pay dearly.

“I demand to know what you have done to her, whelp! If you have in any way…”

“Stop it right there, brother! I have done nothing.” Sesshomaru quirked a brow. “Naraku has been bothering her.” The moment he heard Naraku’s name the rest of the world disappeared.

The words that followed came strained through clenched teeth. “And where is that scum!” Inuyasha cringed at the sight of his half brother’s eyes turning crimson. That guy was taking things too seriously! Or was there something else? He narrowed his eyes, but decided he would face those thought later and find a meaning to his brother’s attitude.

“He left. If you hurry up, you’ll catch him.”

Sesshomaru never heard the last words; as soon as he heard the hated hanyou had left, he turned around, determined to find that disgrace of a being and give him what he deserved. Naraku had stepped into his territory; he had tried to harm what was his to protect. He had made a big mistake!

Sesshomaru moved swiftly through the guests, some of them were standing talking to some friends or acquaintances, others were sitting at the tables, but most of them were talking to people they had not shared the table with during the meal. They all seemed relaxed, unaware of what had transpired moments before between some of the guests.

Sesshomaru never bothered to tell his father or grandfather what he was up to. He noticed from the corner of his eye that both of them were in deep conversation with some long time clients.

Toga noticed his eldest son’s discomfort and frowned. Shoja noticed, and looked at him silently asking him what was wrong. His son shook his head, wordlessly telling his father not to worry, and Shoja left it at that. However, Toga’s gaze followed his son from the room. Excusing himself he followed him.

Sesshomaru returned, some time later, to ask Inuyasha if he had seen Naraku only to find him battered on the floor, bleeding from his many injuries, and alone, laying on the terrace floor.

“What happened to you?” Inuyasha raised his head and looked at him with unfocused eyes. Sesshomaru then realised Inuyasha was alone. Fearing the worst, his next question came with a snarl. “Where is Kagome?”

“Naraku attacked me and took her with him.”

“Are you alright son?”

Sesshomaru turned around to meet his father and grandfather, but he had more important things to attend to. He turned around and left them; Inuyasha was conscious, and he would be able to explain everything.

Sesshomaru soon arrived at the parking lot and took in the various scents that surrounded him. Naraku’s scent had brought him this far. He was standing in the middle of the lot trying to find Naraku’s car; he could still scent him, so he knew the hanyou hadn’t left yet. He stood there and closed his eyes; he knew Naraku was capable of masking his scent and aura, but if he concentrated, he would still be able to find him.

Soon, the familiar mixed stench of lesser youkai reached his nose. ‘Indeed, that scum is still here.’ He walked with determination towards where the scent was taking him. There was no mistake; he was scenting Kagome as well, and he was getting close.

He turned left, his mouth curled into a disgusted grimace, and a snarl left his lips. The figure before him laughed, holding a fainted form to his chest.

“Possessive, are we?” The baboon pelt covered his features, but Sesshomaru didn’t need to see them to know they were showing disdain. “Do you want her?” He teased, but Sesshomaru stayed unmoving and was still snarling. “You can have her after I’m done with her. I saw her first, I deserve some privileges. Besides, I’m not jealous; I don’t mind sharing.” His last words could barely be heard by human ears; Sesshomaru’s snarl had become more like a roar and miffled any sound.

“Release her, now!” Sesshomaru withdrew his poison whips and readied himself to pounce. His left arm was slightly behind him, ready to lash out and strike his target.

“How impetuous! Are you so willing to get me that you don’t care what happens to this lovely creature?” Naraku laughed at his hesitation. “Are you so concerned for her that you hesitate to attack me?” Naraku roared with laughter, mocking him. “What has become of the ruthless and heartless Sesshomaru I met so long ago? The old Sesshomaru would have never let anyone stand in his way, even less a ningen.”

The crack of a whip sounded an inch above Naraku’s head, freezing his laughter in his mouth.

“I said, release her! You lowly creature!” Sesshomaru retreated his left arm ready to strike again. Suddenly, Kagome was unceremoniously dropped to the floor atop the baboon pelt as if the form that just moments ago had been underneath the pelt had vanished. He should have known better, of course Naraku would leave a puppet instead of staying himself to face this Sesshomaru.

In mere seconds, the whip was gone, and Sesshomaru knelt down grasping Kagome in his arms and assessing her slight body for any damage. She had only fainted, lucky her. He brought her to his chest, unsure if he was trying to comfort her or himself.

“Is she alright?” It took Sesshomaru a few seconds to identify that voice as belonging to his father.

“She will be. I will take her home now; she needs to rest in a comfortable place.” His father nodded in approval.

“Don’t worry about anything, son. I will take care of everything. I believe we will have the support of many youkai after what happened tonight. My son, Kagome has become a greatly appreciated woman in the short time she has been working for us.” Sesshomaru nodded, and in the span of time it took him to jump, he was gone. His energy ball was faster than his car anyways.

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Kagome awoke sometime during the night feeling warm and comfortable. Through the light cast solely into the room by the full moon, she could discern the forms of the room, a very familiar room. She was lying in a very comfortable bed, and she was not alone. For a second, she panicked, and the gutting sensation increased tenfold when an arm suddenly encased her waist, followed by a growl and then a purr. She frowned, how many beings did she know that could growl?

Her eyes widened. The male, she was positive she was sharing a bed with a male by now, was nuzzling her neck!? Why was she feeling dizzy all of a sudden; shouldn’t she be concerned? She didn’t know where she was, and someone was definitely invading her private space.

She tried to move; she needed to see who was holding her so possessively. She was positive by now that it wasn’t Naraku; he couldn’t growl or purr. Her attempted movement earned her a tighter grasp around her waist and more nuzzling to her neck.

Her eyes widened and her breath held in her throat when a wet and warm appendage began to trace patterns along her already sensitive neck.

That was it! What did this stranger think she was! A lollypop? As her best friend Sango used to say about men “You watch, but you don’t touch without permission!” That was the rule she applied to males she didn’t know, and Kagome was sure going to apply that same rule right now! She turned around, ready to slap the hentai, when suddenly a roar invaded the room, and her world spinned. In a blink of an eye, she had her back pressed to the bed and was straddled by a very angry inu youkai with eyes as red as blood. He has holding her arms down by her wrists and snarling at her.

Sesshomaru stopped snarling when he realised no one was attacking him. He blinked twice and the swirls of crimson was replaced by pools of gold.

The intensity of his gaze was making Kagome self conscious. Sesshomaru was on top of her, in a very intimate position. His weight resting fully over her prone body wasn’t uncomfortable at all; in fact, she was beginning to feel a small tingling in her stomach and an aching between her legs. He sniffed and his eyes widened, he swallowed as if his throat had suddenly gone dry. She watched his Adam’s apple go down his throat and then move up to its previous position. An overwhelming desire to lick his throat overtook her, and she licked her lips. His full attention focused on those luscious lips. He was picturing himself ravishing those appetising lips. He lowered his head at the same time that he closed his eyes. This wasn’t right.

In a flash, his weight was removed from her; she was left in the same position, still not reacting after the shocking previous events. What had just happened? She focused her attention on him once more. He was looking to the other side and shaking his head. She moved to leave the bed and the noise brought his attention back to her. Her hair was messy and her clothes where dishelved, she looked as if she had just been ravished. That was how she would look if they had been making out. She looked so desirable!

Before she even knew what was happening, she was hard pressed to a chest and her lips where assaulted. A tongue invaded her wet cavern and she was lost from the real world. Everything was new and wild, too wild maybe. He was hurting her, but she couldn’t escape him because his hand was holding the back of her head, she could only stay still and let herself go and enjoy the moment the best she could.

Sesshomaru noticed how she wasn’t responding to his heated kiss. That had never happened to him before, but could it be that she didn’t like the kiss? He released her and watched her for any sign of disgust; she was clinging to him but at the same time trying to pull him away from her. She was out of breath and furiously blushing.

She raised her head to look at him, astonishment written all over her face to meet concern and guilt in his. With an unsure voice he spoke his concern.
“Kagome? Didn’t you like it?” The woman responded with a gasp and a shake of her head. “Then what is it?”
“I had never been kissed like this before.”

The truth of it slapped him. Hadn’t Koga told him about her innocence? Her inexperience? And him, the master of cool attitude, of self countenance, had just lost his balance and pounced on the poor girl, behaving like an overzealous teenager!

He brought his hand to the poor panting woman and with his thumbs caressed her lips. Then, he softly put his lips on hers and began to kiss her slowly. Without even realising what she was doing, she grasped his shirt; he moved his hands from her face to the back of her head and her small back as if fearing she would escape him, but that was an unnecessary fear, as she was too immersed in the feelings he was awakening in her to think of running away.

She moved her hands from his shirt to his neck holding him as close to her as she could. Sesshomaru took that as an invitation to move forward and with his tongue asked for permission to explore the inside of her mouth. She wasn’t understanding what he was asking of her, so he began to nip at her lower lip until she complied, and with a groan, he began to explore her cavern with a need he never felt before, and seeing how eagerly she reacted to his ministrations, he was about to lose all the self countenance he had left.

It was too soon, though. For her that is, as she had had a very intense evening. For him, he wasn’t ready to face the feelings the ningen ona was causing him to feel. It was just not right; this was not supposed to happen. She was just someone to protect. He was supposed to mate someone like him, like Kagura. She was always so solemn, respectful of social rules, and polite. She was the perfect mate for him; she was the opposite of Kagome, and Rin, his mind added without his permission. He released Kagome. Her face was flushed with so many unknown emotions she was feeling he almost kissed her senseless once more, just because he needed her, just to see if he could make her react so eagerly again, but it just wouldn’t do. This wasn’t right.

The moment he released her, her legs would no longer hold her, and she fell, being caught by strong arms before she touched the floor. Carrying her without any effort, he placed her on the bed, and he laid beside her, holding her in his arms, until her breathing was even, an indication she was asleep. He sighed in contentment, and frowned immediately. Why was it so hard for him to keep his feelings for her under control?

He fought his inu, who wanted to stay by her all night and hold her close until she woke up. He had to leave her side, or he would get too attached. He had already gotten a taste of her and it had been divine. He was afraid that if he made love to her it would become impossible for him to leave her side. He would have to avoid her as much as he could. He silently removed her arms around his waist and quietly moved out of the room. There was something he had to take care of, he had abandoned Kagura at the party, and he had to mend that mistake.

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I know, I know. No more tomatos please! I know this is a Sesshomaru-Kagome story, so be patient my little grass-hoppers, time puts everything in its right place!