Lost Time and Bloody Betrayals

Chapter Seventeen

Sesshoumaru carried the shocked girl into her room, her skin was cold and clammy. He couldn't blame her, he'd feel the same way if Naraku was trying to mate him. There was still hope for her since the man hadn't given her the second mark yet. It could be fixed, if she wanted. He set her down on the bed knowing everyone was waiting for him. Koenma had been contacted as soon as they entered the building. "I will return shortly, stay put."

He walked to the room down the hall, the three men plus Koenma were there. "She is in the room, she is fine. But we have a problem on our hands. I should kill all of you, worry over something as measely as his puppets."

"We didn't sense him, we had no idea of knowing." Kurama hung his head, he could still taste the fear.

"One of you will fix it, he can't be allowed to mate with her." Sesshoumaru demanded.

"Hn, you'll have to kill me first." Hiei sneered. He had nothing against the girl but he didn't want the fox's leftovers.

"I'll do it." Two voices spoke at the same time.

"Seems we have two volunteers, so which one will it be? I'd prefer Kurama I don't trust Yomi with the power of the jewel at his hands." Koenma felt the man's anger at the statement. "Kurama will do it that way it will be someone I can trust."

"I don't like that idea," Sesshoumaru was going to have his say, he didn't like the fox. "I say Yomi will be allowed to do it, she is my ward."

"And have you forgotten who I am? I say Kurama does it." Koenma turned to the inuyoukai. "Kurama will be much more suitable for her."

"He is a thief that won't hesitate to turn on his own, I will not have him near her. I don't trust him." Sesshoumaru growled at the boy.

"Yes and Yomi is the perfect boyscout, he is a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to meet his own selfish goals."

"Enough you two," Hiei interrupted since the other two were too stunned to say anything. "Just have both of them do it, it is possible. Not only will it satisfy both of you but it will ensure that if one of them dies the girl will still be protected. You two are acting like she is a mare and you're trying to pick out the best stud. If neither objects it will take care of the problem."

"Fine, since you both volunteered and it will solve the problem. She's human so you won't be stuck with her that long." His eyes widened at the looks sent his way.

"I will inform Kagome and return," Sesshoumaru left them standing there. He walked down the hall, he was almost to the door when he smelt blood. He ran into the room to find Kagome standing infront of the mirror with a broken piece of glass in her hand. She was slicing it across her flesh trying to remove the two bite marks. He ran up to her knocking the glass out her hand, his arms went around her.

"Get off me," She began to struggle in his arms, tears began to stream down her cheeks. "Let go, I gotta get it off."

"That won't work, you are only hurting yourself." He grabbed her head forcing it against his chest. "It's okay, try to calm down." He sensed the others at the doorway, "Get out until I call you." The sound of the door closing was heard. "Kagome listen to me, there is a way to fix it."

"How? Tell me how, I don't care what it is?" She tried to stop the tears that fell. She'd do whatever it took, she didn't want to belong to Naraku. She'd kill herself before she let that man touch her.

"He only gave you the first mark, the mark of courtship. He still has to give you the second one, it has to be given at a certain time. You aren't mated until the second mark has been placed."

"Okay, so what am I suppose to do?"

"We have discussed it and decided that you let another man give you both."

"WHAT?!!" She screamed making his ears ring. She was suppose to just give herself to another man? What the hell were they thinking?

"Silence, it is the only way. If Naraku manages to give you the second then you will be completely helpless against him. We can't allow that to happen. This way it will erase his first mark and you will belong to another."

"Let me guess you've already picked out someone for me?" She didn't want to know the answer to this one.

"Yes, we decided that also. We came to the conclusion that it will be a joint claim, you will have two. That way if one of them were to die you will still be safe from Naraku."

"What? Do I look like a slut to you? Do I have easy slapped on my forehead, if so I'm sure that piece of glass will work in getting rid of it." She pulled away from him, not wanting to believe what he'd just said. "I can see one but not two Sesshoumaru."

"It is the only way to keep you save but if you'd prefer to have Naraku then that can be arranged." His voice was harsh as he spoke. He saw her flinch at the comment and knew he'd just won. "Now, when they come in it will be done. I suggest you clean up before then you smell of blood."

"Wait a minute, I have two questions. First, when does this second mark take place?"

"During sex, doesn't matter which one you are doing it with. They will mark you again at the same time."

"You mean I have to actually fuck them?" She groaned in her hands. "Do I even wanna know who they are?"

"You should be happy you've already fucked one of them, so it shouldn't be too hard on you." Her head snapped up at his statement. He looked down at her, "The other was my choice, Koenma wanted his lackey to be one."

"Who did you pick?"

"Yomi."

She felt her knees give out from under her, "You gotta be shitting me." This couldn't be happening to her, it had to be a nightmare. She couldn't mate with those two, not them. Even if she had already been with Youko that was in the past. Why would they go along with it?

"I suggest you take a shower before they come in." He walked out making sure to take the broken glass with him. "Don't try this again Kagome."

She got up the moment the door closed knowing he was about to send the two males into the room. Not being able to face them yet, she ran for the bathroom. Maybe if she was lucky she'd drown while in the tub, one could always hope. The door was locked behind her ensuring her some privacy for the time being.

The water was cut on as she undressed, it was hotter than normal. Feeling the need to disinfect herself she jumped under the hot stream. It pelted her skin turning it red on contact, blood still running down her chest from the cut she'd made. She concentrated on healing the torn skin but noticed the two small holes stayed put. "I'll get rid of them, I won't let you have your way."

She'd never imagined her confrontation with Naraku would turn out this way. Her dead, him dead, or both dead maybe but never him trying to claim her. She wouldn't belong to him, the thought made her stomach turn. It might have been the stiffling heat from the shower but she'd blame it on Naraku. Her head began to swim forcing her to lean against the wall.

She could do this, it wouldn't be so bad. Kurama had already been her lover once and Yomi didn't seem to bad now. He had even gone through the trouble of being housetrained. She had been enjoying his company of late. Yeah she could do this, if the embarrassment didn't kill her. Which one would want to be the one to sleep with her? Kurama already knew what it was like but would he still want her? Besides for the two chaste kisses that had happened over a thousand years ago he'd never touched her. Did he even find her attractive? So it would probably be Kurama she'd have to sleep with. Just like before except this time Yomi would be with them.

That thought made her blush, making her cheeks turn redder. From what she'd seen he had grown some. A little taller, definitely more bulkier than what he'd once been. He made her feel like a dwarf standing next to him. Kurama looked like he was still lean but well built. 'Well, you're about to see for yourself up close and personal.'

She stepped out the shower and wrapped the towel around herself. Voices were heard coming from the other side. They were in there waiting on her, waiting to brand her. They weren't doing it because they wanted to. She knew they felt guilty because they had ignored her warning, so they felt responsible. Plus they were Sesshoumaru and Koenma's choice, they had to do it. It was either belong to Naraku or them. None of the three cared about her, they didn't want her for herself.

After toweling off she pulled the robe on herself, before she agreed to this they'd have to accept a few terms. She opened the door and stepped out to find them both waiting on her.


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