My Turn

Hey Everyone! I'm finally back!

I was finally able to paste together a decent chapter for this story... It may not be the greatest, and sorry if it only confuses you all more... but bare with me! I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to continue this plot... if any of you wonderful people would like to help, just let me know your ideas in your review, k? Well... on with the show!

Chapter 2: Why?

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, or any of the characters of the anime, so of course I am not making any money off my works of fiction, etc..... I only own Lysi! But hey, since she isn't in this story, whatever, right?

A/N: Also, just a reminder.... "A Deadly Game" is the prequel to this story. It may be a good idea to read that one first. ;) Thanks!

“Why don't you just 'nuke him, and get it over with!” A rather frustrated InuYasha finally spat out.

He and his brother had been glaring at each other relentlessly for the last few minutes, while a rather bewildered and very uncomfortable Kagome squirmed between them in Sesshomaru's arms.

“Because, you half-wit, she cannot...” The older of the brothers answered calmly for the miko in his arms. “My mark upon her neck makes it impossible for her to bring me harm.”

“Ah, but you can't hurt her either then!” InuYasha blurted.

“Hmm... so maybe you do possess more brains than it seems. You are correct... I cannot harm her. However, I never intended to do so. Although, our mating does not restrict me from hurting her friends... a costly lesson that she had already learned once.” Sesshomaru smirked as the miko in his arms shuddered. “But apparently, not well enough...” He added, his deadly gaze sliding to the small group in front of him.

Immediately, Sango and Miroku stiffened at the youkai Lord's cold gaze, and Shippo hid himself in Miroku's robes. InuYasha continued to glare at the demon before him, the only difference in his posture was his hand now resting against Tetsusaiga's hilt.

“You touch them, and you'll forever regret it...” The hanyou snarled.

Sesshomaru simply smirked and ignored InuYasha's warning. Slowly, he raised an arm until it was level with Miroku's chest, leaving Kagome held by only one arm. His smirk widened as he saw the fear fill the monk's eyes. Sesshomaru knew that Miroku would not use his wind tunnel in this time of need, the reason whimpering against his own chest at that very moment. Sesshomaru let out a cruel chuckle and readied his hand, intending to see how fast human flesh melted.

However, before he could let his deadly poison fly, he felt a sharp pain in his stomach. Quickly looking down, he caught sight of the last flickers of a blue flame leave Kagome's fingers, which were pressed against the middle of his body. Gasping more out of shock than pain, he let go of the young girl and stumbled a step back. His hand quickly found it's way to the injured skin, and the inuyoukai tentatively prodded it. Finding it slightly sore, he scowled at his mate, the look sparing her very little of his full rage.

“How dare you-” He growled, but was cut short.

“No, How Dare You!” Despite her shaken state, Kagome was still able to summon up enough courage to face the immense inuyoukai. “This has nothing to do with them! This is between you and I, leave them out of it! I won't have you harming any more of my friends just to hurt me!” The miko punctuated her statement with a stamp of her foot, which only angered her mate more so.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes as she spoke, but couldn't be entirely mad with her. He knew how much courage it required to speak such words to someone of his stature, and secretly he admired her. However, to everyone else's eyes, he seemed just as angry with her as he had been moments ago. Which was exactly what he desired.

Never breaking eye contact, Sesshomaru slowly stalked up to Kagome, his hand leaving his wounded stomach to fall to his side. It only took a couple steps to bring him within a few inches of her, and he gazed down at her, using his superior height to his advantage.

“It would seem that you are indeed able to harm me, miko. But only in times that you feel threatened by me in some way...” A slow smirk spread across his face, causing Kagome to involuntarily shiver and shrink back from her lord's formidable form.

This only brought more glee to Sesshomaru, and he had to tear his gaze from her, in case he were to show too much amusement. He gave her small group of friends a critical glance, then returned his gaze to hers. The satisfaction that had threatened to spill forth only moments ago was now replaced with complete seriousness.

“So, you intended to leave me. Just like that.” The statement was abrupt, and held a slight tinge of hurt that he hadn't planned to let slip out. He scowled deeply in an effort to overplay it. “Do you not remember the oaths that we took, and the arrangements we set that were never to be broken?”

Kagome watched Sesshomaru, guilt and shame settling onto her heart at his words. The hurt that laced his words, which she was sure was unintentional, didn't help her feel any better. She bit her lip, and dropped her eyes to the ground, no longer able to hold his gaze. A few seconds passed with her unable to form a sensible reply, before she finally returned her gaze to his. She opened her mouth to answer, but was quickly silenced by his raised hand.

“Do not speak.” Was his harsh reply. “I do not wish to hear your feeble reasoning.” Pulling himself up once again to his full height, he dared her to object his authority again. “We will return to the palace now.”


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That night, Kagome was plagued with disturbing dreams. Ones that she could not shake, and that only brought more shame and doubt to her heart.

Dream

"Um, Sesshomaru-sama?" The young girl started nervously. The tall figure in front of her simply turned away, seemingly loosing interest in her as he started to loosen his inner shirt. She thought that he dismissed her, and was about to turn away herself when she heard a light "Hmm?"

She sighed and straightened up. She took in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. She then dropped the bomb.

"I was wondering... what if I-" She struggled slightly for the right word, "Well, 'kept' male company?"

Suddenly, the room became deathly silent as Sesshomaru's movements stilled and the girl held her breath.

Then, as quickly as the silence had began, it ended. Sesshomaru resumed his actions, although they were measured this time. She watched him apprehensively, her breath shallow.


Suddenly, he spoke.

"I'd kill them." The answer was so simple, yet nearly knocked the youth off her feet.

"What!" She cried, mostly out of shock, but a bit out of anger. 'How dare he threaten me like that!'

However, once Sesshomaru turned to her, her anger was replaced by cold fear. His eyes were red with rage, but other than that, he showed no sign of distress. Which, in turn, scared her worse than straight out anger would have.

"You heard me." He growled, his voice low. His eyes flashed, then slowly resumed their golden hue. "You're mine."


End Dream

Kagome shot straight up in the bed, sweat building at her temples. She gasped for air, and tried to shake the fear that the memory had instilled on her heart. She slowly gazed around the darkened room, and upon finding a pair of sharp golden eyes watching her at her side, she quickly laid back down, and sleep came to her.

Dream

“I'll miss you...” The words were whispered so low, that she barely caught them. She smiled sadly at the man in front of her, trying her best to lighten his darkening mood.

“Hey, it's not like this is the last time we'll ever see each other!” She told him brightly, although her doubt wasn't too well hidden by the statement. She sighed, and offered him another smile, this one full of sorrow and apology. “I'll miss you, too,” she said, her mask slipping slightly. She went to hug him one last time, but a low growl close behind her halted her advances. She saw the man in front of her cast a wicked glare over her shoulder, and she swallowed softly.

“Well, goodbye.” She whispered, moving away from the one man she had ever loved. In the last glimse she had of his eyes, she could see that he was torn, but she knew that there was nothing he could do. The agreement was already complete, the promises made. And those promises would have to be kept...

End Dream

Kagome awoke to the gentle scent of tears, and a wet pillow beneath her face. She sniffled, and realized that she had been crying. Wiping her eyes dry, she whimpered softly and turned onto her back, unable to sleep any longer.

She felt terrible; confusion and regret joined the shame and doubt that were already present in her heart. 'Why did I ever promise myself to this evil creature?' She silently asked herself. She knew that there was a reason, but she could barely remember it. Why hadn't she stayed with her friends, with InuYasha, whom she had finally openly admitted to loving, and vice versa? On the other hand, why had she not been returned back to her own time, by the force of the completed Shikon No Tama?

Kagome continued to mull over these questions until her head hurt, and the sun was peaking through her lord's window. Then, just as she about to give up and try to sleep, it came to her.

“InuYasha...”


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Sorry for the lack of updates on my stories. It's just that for a while there, I had developed an insatiable lust for just reading stories... I also ran into a rock-hard wall of writer's block and it has taken a while for my 'creativity' to fully recover. Now that I've had my fill of stories, I'm able to continue on with my writing.

Much Love.

L.A.

P.S. Um, just noticed this... I keep writing Sesshomaru with two arms... So, please forgive me for this mistake.