For Forever My Lord, For Eternity My Love

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha.











...The next morning was a blur for Kagome. One moment she was sleeping peacefully beside Sesshoumaru, the next she was being bathed and dressed. Her ladies had come in awfully quiet, quickly washing and dressing her. Not one had spoken to her. This was very confusing Kagome.



"Lai Mei. What is happening?" Kagome asked softly, trusting the girl to tell her. Lai Mei did not say a word and the other girls ignored the question. Lai Mei's eyes looked puffy to Kagome, as if she has been crying. Kagome wanted to ask what was wrong, but stopped.



"Come, My Lady. We must get you dressed."











...Kagome did not see Sesshoumaru at all that day. She could feel when he was near, but she could never see or find him. It was as if he was-



"Avoiding me..." Kagome whispered to herself as she sat outside that night in the gardens. All the while she was out there, she could only think of the reasons why Sesshoumaru would be avoiding her. It wasn't until she scratched her neck that she felt it.



"No," she whispered to herself. Not quite believing herself or what she felt, she quickly ran over to the fountain and looked into the water. Seeing what she saw made her gasp aloud, her eyes widening.



"He marked me." She realized, running her fingers over the mark. That could not be the reason why he has been avoiding me, could it? Kagome had asked herself as she stared at her reflection. What else Kagome could not understand was why Sesshoumaru would mark her if he would avoid her? Kagome shook her head. She could not make sense of it.



Kagome thought about it a little while longer before retiring back to her room. She pushed at the door once for it to open. It did not. She tried a second time. It did not budge. Eyebrows furrowing, she pushed at the door again. It would not open for her. She knew the door itself was heavy, but this was ridiculous.



"My Lady?" A voice called softly. Kagome jumped before turning around to see one of Sesshoumaru's guards. It was Kinji. He was tall, muscled demon, his short dark hair and sharp green eyes misjudging his personality. Though he looked mean, he was one of sweetest demons she knew.



"Kinji. Why am I not able to get inside my room?" Kagome asked, not sure if she should be angered or confused. As Kagome waited for her answer, she noticed Kinji had stiffened before answering her back.



"My Lord has... moved you to another room, My Lady." Kinji said, his eyes not really looking at her, but passed her to the door.



"Excuse me?" Kagome asked, knowing that she could not have heard him right. Kinji tensed.



"He has moved you to a room further down the hall." Kinji said, choosing his words wisely. Kagome's eyes narrowed and before Kinji could stop her, Kagome's fist slammed into the door.



"Damn you, Sesshoumaru!" Kagome felt the tears of frustration and sadness surface. Right before they had dropped, she had asked Kinji to show her to her room.











...Sesshoumaru had heard her. He could feel her. He could smell her frustration and sadness. It made his beast claw at his insides. He turned his back to the door and closed his eyes, trying his best to ignore what he was feeling.



You have hurt our mate.



I am aware. Sesshoumaru replied back.



Fix it.



No.



Why? Sesshoumaru's beast rammed into him, making Sesshoumaru clench his eyes tighter together.



Make our mate feel better. She is not well! A pause. Our mate is sad. His beast whined. Sesshoumaru tried his damnest to ignore his beast.



Listen to me-



Silence! Sesshoumaru growled, baring his fangs at his beast. His beast grew silent. Pulling away from its master, Sesshoumaru beast turned its head and allowed it to fall to its chest, defeated.



Enjoying the silence, Sesshoumaru went to sleep, wondering if he would regret his decision.











..."My Lady. Lord Sesshoumaru would like to see you." Kagome's ears perked up when she heard the request. She turned her head to look at the servant.



"Are you sure?" Kagome asked, allowing her ladies to re-apply her make-up. The servant nodded. "Hai, My Lady." Kagome let a small smile cross her lips. She was still angry at Sesshoumaru for what he had did and she has yet to see him since that day. Kagome nodded and as soon as her ladies were done, she got up and followed the servant to Sesshoumaru's study.



Upon entering the room, the servant bowed and left, wishing their lady a good day. Before Kagome could knock, the oh, so familiar voice commanded, "Come in." Walking into the room, Kagome realized that he was not alone. Seeing the demoness sitting beside him, Kagome was not sure what to make of this.



"You needed me?" Kagome asked, not taking her eyes off the very beautiful demoness beside him.



Sesshoumaru nodded. "Kitai, meet Lady Kagome. Kagome, meet my mistress." he said, his voice cold. Kagome's eyes widened, her head snapping to look at him.



"You cannot be serious!" Kagome exclaimed. Kagome saw the demoness smirk. That only ired the fire inside her.



Sesshoumaru rose an eyebrow. "Does This Sesshoumaru ever joke?" he asked, staring at her. Kagome's fist clenched.



"Is this the reason why you have not had time to see me! You have avoided me for this." Kagome yelled. Sesshoumaru did not answer her. "You had just mated me two days ago, Sesshoumaru! I cannot believe you chose this whore-"



"Silence, woman!" he growled. "It means nothing that I have a mistress! Must you forget that you were and still are, my pet!" Kagome fell silent.



"You will give Kitai as much respect as the servants give you, do you understand me?" he growled, daring her to go against his command. Kagome, whose eyes were becoming watery, looked between Sesshoumaru and his mistress before bowing.



"Then I resign." Sesshoumaru's eyes widened. "I give the title of Lady and mate to Kitai." The demoness's mouth dropped, surprised at what the ningen said.



"What!" Sesshoumaru growled, his eyes burning crimson. Kagome stood, unafraid. "Goodbye, Sesshoumaru." she said, then left the room, closing it behind her.