Mending a broken heart

They all set off the next morning in silence. Everyone could see how on edge Sesshomaru was. They knew it wouldn't take much to set him off so nobody said one word to him.

Sesshomaru walked in front of the others in deep thought. He couldn't wait to find his mate. He was so worried about Kagome and his unborn pup. He was thinking over what the forest guardian had said the day before. What exactly did he mean when he said that Kagome would be different? What had Naraku done to her? Sesshomaru swore that if Kagome had been harmed in any way, he'd kill Naraku and revive him over and over again just to torture him to death every time.

It was around noon when they finally saw a castle up ahead. They knew it was Naraku's just by looking at the dark, looming structure.

"About damn time! Well guys, let's go kick us some spider ass!" Inuyasha said getting ready to draw his sword.

"Relax Inuyasha. We must not rush in foolishly. Remember he has Kagome." Miroku said.

Inuyasha sighed. "Yeah yeah monk. I get it. I'd never put Kagome in any danger."

"Quiet!" Sesshomaru hissed.

"What is it Sess?" Inuyasha asked.

"Listen. Do you hear that?" Sesshomaru asked. They all stopped talking when they heard a woman laughing.

"That sounds like Kagome! But what the hell would she be laughin at? She's been kidnapped for cryin out loud!" Kouga said.

"I do not know." Sesshomaru said. He suddenly had a bad feeling in the pit of his stomache.

When they were closer to the castle Sesshomaru froze at what he saw. He couldn't believe his eyes. Kagome was sitting in Naraku's lap kissing him rather passionatly.

"K-Kagome." He whispered.

"Sess, what is it?" Inuyasha asked when they caught up to him. His eyes widened when he saw what Kagome was doing.

"Kagome! What the hell are ya doin with that bastard!" Inuyasha yelled. He couldn't believe she was actually kissing the eney, the one who kidnapped her! Both kouga and Miroku suspected something was up though.

"Careful Inuyasha. Not all is as it seems." Miroku said wisely.

"Yeah. I think somethin's wrong." Kouga agreed.

When Kagome heard them, she lept out of Naraku's lap and hid behind him.

"Naraku, who are they? What do they want? How do they know my name?" Kagome asked.

"As I thought. Something is definetly wrong here." Miroku said.

Sesshomaru growled. "What have you done to my mate?" He yelled at a smirking Naraku.

"M-mate? Y-you're lord Sesshomaru aren't you?" She asked as her eyes widened.

"You know who I am Kagome. What is wrong with you my mate?" Sesshomaru asked heartbroken that his own mate had seemed to have forgotten him.

Kagome glared at him. "How dare you! How dare you show your face after all that you have done!" She yelled.

Sesshomaru was confused. "I don't understand what you are talking about mate."

"Mate? Mate? I'm not YOU'RE mate! I'm NARAKU'S mate! He told me all about what you did. You attacked us, kidnapped me and then cast a spell on me to make me think that I was your mate! And then you...you raped me and now I carry your pup!" She yelled as she began to cry.

"Calm yourself my sweet. Your stress isn't good for the pup. By the way lord Sesshomaru, you will not lay a finger on this pup when it's born. Even though it's not mine by blood, I will raise it as my own." Naraku said smirking as he rubbed Kagome's now rounded belly.

"Liar! How dare you use mind control on my mate you worthless spider!" Before anyone could even blink, Sesshomaru stood in front of Naraku. He ripped Kagome from Naraku's arms and yelled for Inuyasha. When Inuyasha reached his side, he thrust a screaming and thrashing Kagome in his arms.

"Protect her with your life. All of you stay back! This monster is mine!" Sesshomaru said growling menacingly. They all did as he asked and watched as he faced off with Naraku. Amazingly the fight didn't last long. In a matter of minuets Sesshomaru brought Naraku down. When Sesshomaru delivered the final blow everyone watched as Naraku became nothing but ashes. Seconds later they heard Kagome scream in pain.

"Kagome! What's wrong with her?" Inuyasha asked panicking as he held the screaming woman in his arms.

"I believe it's Naraku's spell wearing off. It's causing her pain." Miroku explained.

"Here, give her to me. I may be able to calm her down." Sesshomaru said walking over to Inuyasha.

"Alright." Inuyasha said handing her over to his brother. The second she was in Sesshomaru's arms she stopped screaming and thrashing.

"Kagome? My love? Are you alright now?" He asked. He was a little worried that the spell would have lasting effects and she wouldn't remember him. His doubts left him when she looked at him and threw her arms around his neck.

"Oh Sesshomaru! I'm so so sorry! Please forgive me! I could see everything that was going on and hear what I was saying to you but I couldn't control myself! He had me under some kind of spell and could control my mind and actions!" She said sniffling.

"Shh. It's alright my love. I know it wasn't really you doing and saying those things. I'm just glad I got you back and that you and the pup are unharmed. I missed you so much mate." He said nuzzling her neck.

"And I missed you too." She said smiling. He smiled back and leaned down to give her a passionate kiss.

"Ahem." Miroku said clearing his throat to get their attention. Kagome pulled out of Sesshomaru's arms and blushed.

"Uh...sorry about that." She said smiling sheepishly.

"Keh. Can we just go now? You two can play kissy face once we're out of this damn place. This place gives me the creeps." Inuyasha said. When Kagome heard his voice she looked at him and gasped.

"Inu-Inuyasha! What are you doing here?"

"Keh. What do ya think I'm doin here wench? I was helping my brother save your sorry butt. Well I was goin to, but he didn't really need the help." He said mumbling the last part.

She glared at him. "That's not what I meant you idiot! Shouldn't you be with your precious Kikyo?" She spat.

Inuyasha sighed. "She's dead."

"Well don't expect me to feel sorry for you, you traitor!" She yelled.

"Calm down mate. Think of the pup." Sesshomaru said gently trying to calm her down.

"No I will not calm down! I'm gonna give this asshole a piece of my mind! He hurt me and betrayed me with Kikyo. I may love you Sesshomaru, but I have to get this off my chest!" She yelled. Inuyasha finally had enough and he snapped.

"Shut the hell up Kagome! You don't know a damn thing! Kikyo's dead because I killed the fuckin bitch myself! I'm glad she's fuckin dead after what the hell she did to me!"

"But why would you do that? You told me yourself that you wanted HER as your mate!"

"Dammit Kagome! Will you fuckin listen to me for a second! I wanted YOU as my mate, NOT that whore! I loved you and I still do but you're with Sess now and I won't come between you two."

"I don't get it. If you really love me like you say you do, then why did you do what you did?" She asked in confusion.

Inuyasha sighed. "It's a long story."

"Perhaps you can explain it to her on the way back to the castle. I would like to get home as soon as possible." Sesshomaru said.

Inuyasha looked at him in shock. "You...you mean you'll let me come back to your place?"

Sesshomaru smiled. "Well you are my brother after all. We've grown closer on this journey. It wouldn't be the same without you around." He paused and smirked wickedly. "Besides, we'll need someone for the pup to torture when it starts to act up."

"Hey! You know I ain't good with kids! Just ask Shippo, he'll tell ya!" Inuyasha protested. Everyone just laughed at him.

"Let's get going. The sooner we get home the better." Sesshomaru said. They all agreed and set off.

It took them a week to get back to the castle. On the way there Inuyasha explained everything that had happened to him to Kagome. She felt bad for him. He lost the woman he really loved to his brother and was now all alone. She was determined to fix that. She made a vow that she'd find a woman that was worthy enough to be with her friend.

A/N: Sorry about the fight scene. I know it was kinda...anticlimatic but I didn't want to drag it out!