Back to His Love

12:00pm, Kagura looked at her watch, wondering what was keeping Naraku. She walked around the gallery, making sure everything was in place. A warm smile came across her face at the sight of Kagome knocking of the door.
“Hey....I brought the rest of his paintings.” She said with a grin on her face.

“Come in....come in.” Kagura greeted her with a hug. The two became good friends during her involved with Kouga. “ I want to take the time to thank you Kagome.....I know in the past-“

“Don’t. I now understand you were doing what you had to in order to survive.” Kagome said, cutting off Kagura’s sentence. “Its weird, I never thought I would be helping you and Naraku out.”

“Yes.....I have learned that life throws all kinds of twists and unexpected turns.” Kagura added while hanging one of the paintings.

“Tell me about it. I never thought you and Kouga would ever-“ Kagome gasped then placed her hand over her mouth. She remembered her fallen friend was no longer alive. “Gods, Kagura I’m sorry”. She whispered, feeling guilty.

Kagura sighed as she ran her fingers through her black hair. She was fighting her feelings, keeping her emotions under control. She turned to Kagome and smiled.
“It is fine.....Kouga, he is gone and I must deal with it.”

Kagome’s eyes were soft and filled with concern. “Well....have you?”

“The best way I know how.” She answered Kagome, knowing she really had not done so, she has never spoken of what happened the night Kouga was killed.

“Kagura, you never talk about him or what happened. I know how much you loved him....” Her voice trailed off.

“I have nothing to say....I was to blame.” She paused, holding back her tears. “Naraku told me to leave him....I did not, I-I just could not leave his side. Naraku refused to free me and Kouga lost his life defending me......what else is there?”

“Oh.” Kagome realized the she blamed herself. Although Naraku has changed, lost his powers.....still, sometimes Kagome wondered how her friend forgave him for the trauma he caused her. “None of that was your fault. You know how Kouga was, he wasn’t going to let anyone keep him from you.”

Kagura shook her head, still refusing to cry. “So, Kagome, will InuYasha accompany you tonight?” She changed the subject.

Kagome slightly nodded her head. “ No....he passed up my invite”.

“Well, does he not know that you are featured in most of the work?”

“Makes no difference, not when Naraku is involved, even after all that has happened, he detests him still.”

“That is understandable Kagome “. Kagura answered, still thinking of Kouga. “It has taken me a long time to completely....” She did not finish her sentence. Kagura was not one for wearing her heart on her sleeve. Kagome felt her pain, she reached out to hug her but she declined.
“You know how I hate dramatic scenes......besides, my tears would not bring him back.”

“Sorry”. Kagome whispered.

“You know, there are times when I am sleeping...its like I can feel his arms wrapped around me. I feel at peace, warm and when I turn to face him, open my eyes and....hes not there.” She paused, her eyes, no longer able to hold her tears back. “ Three years .....and it hurts just like the first time I woke up without him.........Dammit, I hate crying.” She growled while wiping her face.

Kagome said nothing, she just listened to her friend vent. She began to think how empty she would feel without InuYasha in her life. She knew she would not have taken things as well as Kagura.

“I know Naraku is not the evil he once was....really, I do but sometimes, I look at him....part of me still sees that devil that killed my Kouga and I just hate him for it!” The woman gasped, it was the first time she ever brought herself to really admit how she felt at times.

“Wow.” It was the only thing Kagome could think to say.

“I miss him so much.....his touch, his voice and even that cocky attitude of his.” Kagura laughed, thinking about how mouthy Kouga was. “Hard to believe we loathed each other at one time.”
She did not think talking about him would make her feel better. Kagome was glad to see her friend happy and laughing.

“Kagura......why?.....why did you follow Naraku?”

“Ah......I knew that was coming.” Kagura sighed. “Listen....he is my brother....well, something like that. If it were not for him, I would not have lived or loved. Just be able to love a man like my Kouga.......I feel like I owe my brother my loyalty.” She was not sure how else to explain it any better then that. “Besides, he did free me before Kikyo stripped him of his powers.”

Kagome’s eyes widened as she saw the spider marking was gone from her friend’s back.

“Naraku is dealing with a lot, the nightmares, the guilt. I heard him cry out in his sleep many nights.”

“Oh, I had no idea.” Kagome never thought she would feel sorry for him.

“Yes...during our first year in this era, he kept seeing Kouga everywhere he went.”

“Its called karma!” A familiar voce chimed in.

“InuYasha....not now.” Kagome whined.

Kagura studied him, he was human now, except for his amber eyes. His level of strength had not changed either. ‘What happened?’ She thought.
“Well hello, InuYasha”

“Whats up Kagura?” He spat out. “Is he here?”

“Naraku, is on his way.”

“Hmph.... Kagome, I’ll be in the car.” He stormed off.

“Sorry about that.” Kagome whispered.

“He is so pleasant.” Kagura said with a laugh. Kagome snickered at her sarcasm. “Tell me, whats up with his transformation....isn’t he supposed to be a human now?”

“I couldn’t tell you. Keade told me that InuTaishou’s blood is a hell of a lot stronger then we all thought.” Her voice was low. “I know you remember how draining that battle was.”

“I do Indeed.” Kagura agreed. “He ever see Sesshomaru?”

“Yeah. We saw him about a mouth ago.”

“How did that go?”

“Hmph....you don’t want to know.” Kagome said as she rolled her eyes. “At first things were cool bu Sesshomaru mentioned InuYasha’s mother and shit just got really ugly from there.”

“Don’t they get tired of that?” Kagura asked. “So tell me, Sesshomaru came to see you two?”


“Yeah....he is the only one that can visit both eras besides myself...why?”

“Well...”

“What?....Kagura, tell me.” Kagome’s eyes sparkled at the thought of any good gossip.

“I think-“ She was dragging it out.

“What?.....I bet this is going to be good!” Kagome was grinning from ear to ear.

“I think he and Naraku were...ummm.... Sesshomaru and Naraku were lovers.”

“WHAT???” Kagome almost fell while reaching for her purse. Her mouth dropped open. “Oh yeah?” She asked while pulling up a chair, not paying InuYasha’s slamming on the car horn any attention. “How do you know?”

“Well, whenever I mention him, Naraku gets all sad, then there was the night when I caught him....he was thinking about Sesshomaru, trust me.”

“Oh.....oh my!” Kagome blushed a little.

“That was the last thing I desired to witness. Last night, I was playing with his hair and I noticed a bite mark....one that has been there for a while.”

“Maybe something bit him.”

“No, I know what a mating bite when I see one....hello?” She said while pointing to her neck then Kagome’s neck.

“Oh..yeah.” Kagome flashed a sheepish grin. Even as a college girl, there was an innocence about her. “Ok, maybe it was given to him by another youkai.”

“I doubt it. Not the way Naraku acts when Sesshomaru is mentioned.”

“Hmmm....I wonder.” Kagome was thinking out loud.

“Not only that but I can recall Naraku coming back to out fortress one night, years ago. Sesshomaru’s scent was all over him. Kouga was the first one to pick it up.”

“Well, maybe he was fighting with him.” Kagome played devil’s advocate.

“That is what I said to Kouga but he said.....well, in a crude way, he pointed out Naraku had a “mating” scent and he was correct but I denied it.”

“I gotta tell InuYasha!” Kagome’s eyes were sparkling again.

“No!.....you know how he is!”

“KA-GOME! Will you come on here....I ain’t tryin’ to run into Naraku and you know that!”
The two females tossed him a look before Kagome said her goodbyes. It killed her almost, not to be able to tell Sesshomaru’s big secret. She let Kagura know she would be back at the gallery at 8:00pm. Kagome threw InuYasha an evil glare as he impatiently tapped his foot while holding the door. All Kagura could do was laugh at the young couple. Ride or die, those two were together.....kind of reminded her of the way she and Kouga would argue at times.

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InuYasha and Kagome finally reached their apartment. He told her mother had called before he left to pick her up. InuYasha knew her mother do not approve of the two of them living together without marriage but she was still just as respectful and friendly towards him as she always was. Kagome is grown up and out of her house, there was not much she could do about the situation anyway. Things were extremely hard for the couple at first. InuYasha had to get used to really living in this new era. In order to make sure Kagome was taken care of, he also had to find work and with no record of who he was.... that was work in its self. Luckily, Kagome’s cousin who just happened to work in the U.S. cleared up that issue. According to his “records”, InuYasha moved to Tokyo from the U.S.. Illegal yes but a hell of a lot easier then telling people you’re a hanyou from the feudal era.
Kagome gleefully plopped on the bed next to a sleepy InuYasha who got off work at about four in the morning. She ran her fingers through his long, velvet black hair.
“How was work?”

“Agh.....If I got hit on by another creepy old dude, I was gonna scream.” He growled.

“Aww.” Kagome giggled as she kissed his forehead. She thought it was hilarious, InuYasha, a bartender at a gay club. He hated the idea of being hired simply on his looks....he didn’t even think his drinks were all that great but men came in droves to check him out. Many a night, he thought of quitting but the money was to good and hes a college student.
“Well, face it InuYasha, you’re fabulous.” She teased while snapping her fingers.

“Shut up.” He said, unable to hold in his laughter. She laughed as well, trying to picture the look on his face if Sesshomaru floated in the bar, hand in hand with Naraku. ‘Classic’. She thought. Slowly, InuYasha pulled Kagome to him, lightly kissing her neck. He moved to her lips, she closed her eyes while pinning him.
“I thought you were tired.” She whispered, using her innocent school girl voice.

“Mmm, never to tired for this.” He answered back in a whisper just before he kissed her nose. She planted a deep, passionate kiss on him, she playfully bit his lower lip. He smiled as she pulled away just to look at him. His hands caressed her face.
“Its so nice to come home to you every night....everyday.”
Kagome blushed, her smile alone made his day.

“Yeah, specially when you got big, sweaty men winking at you all night.” She replied, laughing at the expression on his face.

“Cute.....real cute.” He answered as he tickled her, the two playfully rolled around in the bed. Kagome’s shrieking laughter filled the room. InuYasha got up and headed for the bathroom.
“Hey, where you going?”

“Shower....wanna join me?” He asked, winking at her.

Without any hesitation, Kagome jumped from the bed and into his arms. With work and finals, it had been a while since their last sexual escapade.

Hours had passed, InuYasha woke up to find Kagome getting ready for Naraku’s art show. He sat up in the bed, watching her, still pissed because she had not changed her mind about going. His eyes roamed up and down Kagome’s kimono. The silk fabric fit her like a second skin and the front was cut low.
“It that what you’re wearing?”

“Yes, its the dress Kagura designed, just for me.....you like?” She asked, showing off the split on the side of the dress.

“Hmph...yeah, if you were only wearing it in here, for me.” He said under his breath.

Kagome rolled her eyes as she put her hair up. “Come on now, its just for the show...besides, I’m showing more then that in Naraku’s paintings.” Kagome shut her eyes tight, remembering she did not tell InuYasha that part. She jumped at the sound of his feet hitting the floor. He threw on his sweats.

“WHAT?!” InuYasha was on fire, just that quick, he lost his cool.

“Well.......I- “ She tried to calm him. “ Remember, a few months ago, we had an issue with the rent.” Kagome’s eyes fell to the floor.

“Thats where that money came from?.....You told me your mother gave it to you!” He was yelling at her. He stormed off into the living room, Kagome followed him.

“InuYasha.....You wouldn’t have taken the money if I told you the truth. I had to do something”
She sighed, he turned on the radio, he was ignoring her. “You know, I thought we were in this together! Gods, it was tasteful......It not like porn or anything!” Kagome grew frustrated with him.

“I guess I’ll have to ask Naraku about that.” He growled.
“InuYasha.....please, go with me.” She pleaded with him as he stared at her. His gaze was so cold, it took all she had not to cry. “Please?” She whispered.

“Hell no.” His tone was almost threatening. Slowly he turned his back to Kagome. Refusing to cry and mess what little make up she had on, she let out a sigh.

“Okay......I love you.” She replied, just before she stood up. Before InuYasha could say anything else, she was gone.

Immediately, he knew he fucked up. “Dammit...what the hell is wrong with you?” He cursed himself out loud. Since his transformation from hanyou to human, InuYasha has found it harder to control his temper. More than a few times, it was the one he loved most, caught in his fire and it had to stop. He vowed to find a way to control that youkai blood that boiled within him when angered.

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Kagome entered the gallery, flashing that well known false smile of hers. Those that were close to her knew something was wrong. Kagura asked her what was wrong.
“Nothing.” She smiled. “I’m fine, really.” Kagura gave her a look. Knowing her friend knew better, Kagome finally stopped grinning.

“Ok, ok, I’ll tell you later.”

“Hmm, one guess, four syllables, I-nu-Yas-ha “. Kagura answered. Kagome said nothing, letting her friend know she was right. Kagura wondered sometimes how she put up with him and that temper of his. It worried her, she even asked Kagome if InuYasha was hitting her at one time but he was not. She knew he was a lot to deal with but striking a woman is something he could never do.

The exhibit was going quite well, Naraku sold three paintings and a few photographs as well. Kagome met up with more photographers that wanted t work with her. Her mother was so proud of her. She suddenly gasped at the feeling of two strong hands pulling her at her waist. She turned her head, only to find a pair of apologetic, amber eyes staring back at her. Kagome turned around to embrace him. “I’m sorry baby.” He whispered low in her ear.



A slight hush fell over the crowd at the sight of a mysterious, striking male that just walked in. He was draped in a soft, all white kimono. The fabric flowed with every move he made, along with his free, flowing silver hair.....the very sight of this man was breath taking.
“Beautiful......you think hes a, a youkai?” A lady standing behind Kagaome, whispered to her friend.

“He is exquisite.....gorgeous! His hair puts mine to shame thats for sure.” Her friend answered back. Kagome looked up at InuYasha, they knew exactly who the twp females were speaking of.

Sesshomaru had a crowd of people watching him, men and women. The minute he spoke, they all were putty in his hands, his deep voice penetrated their souls. His smile was enough to melt everyone in his presence. He exactly want he wanted and just how to get it . Even Kagome’s mother blushed when he spoke to her. InuYasha rolled his eyes at the woman.

Sesshomaru, aware of his followers, continued to “work” the room, finally, Naraku was in his view. He was thanking one of his clients for purchasing his work. Unaware of the reason for his clients pause, Naraku turned around. His heart damn near stopped as the grip of his glass of wine loosened. The sound of shattering glass, snapped Naraku out of his daze. Once their eyes met, it was like noone was in the room but them. Naraku stood in front of Sesshomaru in shock, unable to move, unable to speak. He took a deep breath, still his mouth could not express what his heart screamed.
The youkai’s face appeared emotionless to those who did not know him. His eyes were the expression of his soul. Those deep, piercing, golden eyes, told Naraku everything he could not part his lips to say. Feeling everyone’s eyes on the two of them, Sesshomaru cleared his throat while looking away from Naraku. He shook his hand.
“Come with me.” Sesshomaru whispered as he let go of Naraku’s hand. He walked away, after a few minutes, Naraku followed. They met up in a far off hallway. Naraku still had not said a word, the two stared one another down while standing across from each other. Sesshomaru could feel Naraku’s heart racing, his scent was strong. All the youkai lord wanted, was to devour him, right in the hallway......not caring who would have seen them but he controlled the lust inside of him.
“Naraku.”

“My gods....where did you come from?” Naraku finally spat out, cutting off Sesshomaru’s sentence. “You don’t know the many nights I dreamt of this night.” He finished.
He jumped at the feeling of Sesshomaru’s hand caressing his cheek. He sighed as his clawed hands ran through his raven hair.
“Come to me.” Sesshomaru demanded.

“I - I’m afraid.” Naraku confessed. “If I move any closer, you might disappear”.
Before anything else was said, Sesshomaru, captured his lips, claiming them once again. An unquenchable fire ran through the both of them, Naraku’s hands wildly pulling at Sesshomaru’s long, silver mane.....the feeling of his kiss, his taste burned Naraku like never before. He began pulling at his lover’s clothing. Being the man Sesshomaru is, he pulled away slightly, just so he could look at him and with out warning, he went for Naraku’s neck, slowly sinking his razor, sharp fangs into his skin. The sensation was an intense feeling of pleasure, laced with torture....just the way Naraku liked it. His eyes closed as his nails clinched Sesshomaru’s back. His fangs fell deeper into is skin at Naraku’s request.....the sound of his moans almost drove Sesshomaru over the edge. Gently, he kissed away the trickle of blood from his lover’s neck.
Looking deep into Naraku’s maroon eyes, he smiled.
“Mmm....I see you still desire me....don’t you?”

“I think you know that answer to that.” An out of breath Naraku answered.
Sesshomaru laughed, wickedly before leaning in to kiss him. His eyes narrowed as his lips touched Naraku’s.
“Well, I guess what you desire.....and what will happen are two different things.” His voice was cold, icy. He turned on Naraku....how could this be?

“What?” He was confused, hurt by Sesshomaru’s cold glare.

“Three years...I waited and received nothing. You abandoned me without one damn thought!” He hissed.

‘He doesn’t know.’ Naraku thought. “Sesshomaru......I did not abandon you.....I love you.” He confessed. Anger flashed in his eyes as he jerked from Naraku’s grasp.

“Love?.....Do not tell such lies to me. You know nothing of love!” His eyes were a deadly crimson hue. Naraku, blinded by his love for him, paid no attention to the warning his eyes threw.

“I had no choice.” He stated as he reached out to Sesshomaru.. Without thinking, trapped in a fit of rage, he struck Naraku, his claws glided across his face.

“Do not ever place your hands on me.....you lost that privilege when you left me!” He growled, not giving a damn about Naraku’s injuries or so he led on. Blood dripped from his cheek, stunned, Naraku slowly placed his hand over his cheek. Sesshomaru turned his back, he was on his way out.

“Sesshomaru.....please-“

The youkai lord turned to him. “ It is now my turn to leave you.” His tone was blood curdling, cold. He wanted to break Naraku . With said that, he quickly exited the building. Sesshomaru completed his mission, Naraku was hurt......never did he feel so empty . He found his love and lost him all over again.. He sat down in the middle of the hallway......completely broken.
“Naraku!” Kagura ran up to her brother. She frantically wiped his cheek with a damp cloth.
“Kagome and InuYasha told me he stormed out.....I knew something was going to happen.” He winced as she pressed the cloth on his cheek to stop the bleeding. “How did this happen?”

“Long story....its nothing.”
“Naraku, I know. I’ve known for a long time now.”
“Kagura,.....he thinks I left him on purpose. He refused to hear me out.” He felt like crying but he did not. His sister frowned at the marks that were left on his pretty face.

“You know, to spite all that has happened, Naraku, you don’t deserve Sesshomaru’s head games......I should go kick his ass.” She growled as she placed her hands on her hips. Naraku stood up, looking for his keys.

“Did you see where he went?”


“He went out side, that is all I know......where are you going?” She asked, following him outside. “He is crazy when he is angered....you know that!”

“I lost Sesshomaru once.....I will die before that happens again.” Naraku vowed before he sped off into the night.

A/N I know...I know, it took me long enough....Hope you like it. Last chapter will be up soon.