Her Destiny

Chapter 31

The night was cold, colder than any other night since they arrived back at the castle. There was a thin layer of ice on the ground as the earth settled down for the winter months. Most of the animals have left the area for a warmer climate or have settled down for a long winters nap. The trees were now devoid of all their leaves, their arms bare until the spring.

The occupants of the castle were slowly waking up. Servants were starting the fires in the hearths to slowly warm the castle from its chilly state.

A lone figure could be seen standing on one of the castles highest peaks. His hair was whipping around him as the morning wind blew his silver locks behind him. He was dressed warmly, not needing anything heavy for his blood naturally kept him warm during the winter.

He was looking towards the horizon as the sun was slowly coming up. It promised to be a cold day, there were clouds in the sky that will prevent the land from warming up with the rising sun. Soon it will snow and then the world will be covered in a blanket of white.

The lone figure contemplated everything that has happened this year. From finding his little one and knowing what she was, to having his eldest son fall in love with said person and taking her for his mate. Now here he stood on the highest peak of his castle, worried, he was worried about his little one and whether she survived her heat. He knew deep in his heart that she did. His son will not let her die but she would have been in a lot of pain.

He remembered his own mates heat and the hard time he had keeping her comfortable. It seemed, that the moment he finished with what he had to do, it would start all over again to quail the thirst of her heat. He briefly wondered if Kagome will grant his son a pup of his own.

If Kagome did grant his son a pup then they will have to get ready. The other lords will not be happy about the next heir to the west being a hanyou no matter how powerful the pup will be. Even though they all agreed to the mating and approved her to mate with a noble, did not mean that they will be agreeable to having a hanyou as an heir. It was complicated at times but this is what he had to put up with. They will not allow Sesshoumaru’s son or daughter to take their rightful place with it being a half-breed.

But they still had time to change everyone’s mind. He looked up at the sky and saw the full moon before it finally hid for the day. He noticed the moon had a red tint to it, and then he remembered that the moon had a red tint when Kagome and his son mated the first time. There was something about a red moon that stuck out in his mind and he needed to find the answers to his questions.

He turned as he headed for the library. He needed to find anything that will tell him about the red moon and what it means.

---oOo---

Sesshoumaru was slowly waking up from last night’s activities. His mate finally reached the peak of her heat and he was able to join with her. Kagome gave her consent for him to pup her, without it, his beast couldn’t join with her. His mate had to willingly allow his inner inu to join with her or else it wouldn’t work, no matter how much he tried or wanted. Once they were joined he knew his beast will not let go of her until she carried his pup.

He moved slowly as he felt a warm body pressed up against his chest. He moved his arms closer to his body and nuzzled against his mates neck, taking in her delicious scent. His eyes shot opened when he noticed that her scent was back to normal. There was no evidence that she was ever in heat. But there was a faint undertone to her scent. Her beautiful scent of Night Blooming Jasmine was there but there was also a slight spiciness to it, like a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.

Sesshoumaru’s eyes opened wide as he realized what that scent meant. She was now carrying his pup and he was happy. She has gifted him with the ultimate gift that a mate could give her male, a pup of their own.

Sesshoumaru never knew such happiness could ever exist, as he started to lick Kagome’s neck in affection. He saw were he grabbed her a little too hard and his fangs bruised the back of her neck leaving behind black and blue marks along with the blood that dried on her neck.

He moved her hair out of the way as he soothed her neck, cleaned her wounds, and then he sealing them making sure they will not bleed again. He noticed that his mate has not moved nor did she wake from his touch. Her breathing was even and he didn’t detect any pain coming from her. He must have really tired her out last night if she was still asleep.

He reached around her still form and took off her shackles; she will not need them anymore since her heat was finally gone. He noticed the wounds that the shackles left as it cut into her wrists. His eyes soften just a bit, he brought her wrist up to his mouth, as he licked and healed her wounds.

Once he saw to her comfort and her wounds, he untangled his body from around his mate in order to stretch. He found the bedchamber to be cold this morning as he looked at the fireplace and with a thought he started the fire to warm the room. He knew that he will have to get his mate to eat. She was eating for two now and he will not let her go without a meal.

But before any of that happen they were both in desperate need of a bath. He picked her up in his arms and moved to the hot springs so they could bathe.

Kagome remained asleep during this time as he took care of her. He bathed her with care, as he made sure that she was clean from their passion. He then placed her on the oversized pillow that was near the cleansing area while he took care of his own body. When he was sure that their bodies were clean, he then took her into the heated water and looked for his favorite stone, he sat deep inside the pool and relaxed with his mate.

Sesshoumaru felt his own muscles relax in the soothing water as he held his mate close to his chest. He was purring his contentment at having his family in his lap. His tails were wrapped around her body to make sure that she was close to him. He was gently rubbing her back as he heard his mate purr with happiness.

Kagome was slowly waking up from her sleep. She felt safe and warm, the gentle heartbeat that she was hearing was soothing to her, while she rubbed her face into the nice soft chest that was her pillow.

She caught the scent of her mate and she was happy. He helped her with her heat and she was grateful for it. She didn’t remember much about what happened. The last thing she remembered was him saying that he could help her with her pain.

Kagome slowly opened her eyes as she looked around the area. They were in the hot springs and the hot water felt good against her skin. It made her muscles relax as she felt the aches going away.

Kagome turned her head up as she nuzzled her mate. His skin felt so soft against her nose and she enjoyed the attention that he was giving her. He held her even closer to his chest as it vibrated in a soothing manner.

When she was able to think clearly she asked, “Sesshoumaru? Where are we?”

Sesshoumaru noticed when his mate woke up from her sleep. He was enjoying her attention as she was caressing him on his neck. It has been awhile since his mate showed him any attention and he will enjoy it while he can.

He heard her question as he said, “We are in our sanctuary. We came here four days ago when you went into heat. Now your heat if over and you’re back to normal.”

Kagome shifted as she looked at her mate, her eyes were soft as she said, “I’m sorry.”

Sesshoumaru’s eyebrows furrowed together, not understanding why she was apologizing to him. “Why are you apologizing mate? You have done nothing wrong.”

Kagome shifted as she sat up in his lap and winced in pain. Her whole body ached, she had muscles that was hurting that she didn’t know existed. She took deep calming breaths, as she settled down again, and said, “I’m sorry that I left the castle without telling you where I was going. I’m sorry that I have been such a burden to you. I know that I must have been difficult when I was in heat and you had to deal with that.”

“Kagome,” whispered Sesshoumaru as he brought her closer to his chest, while he purred to relax her. “You have nothing to be sorry for, I understand why you left the castle to begin with. It was my fault for not listening to you, as for your heat, yes it was difficult and your pain was great, but I’m happy that it’s over and that you’re safe. I’ve missed making love to you while you were in your heat.”

Kagome was confused as she looked at her mate and said, “What do you mean by that? I thought that all youkai enjoyed when their mates go into heat.”

Sesshoumaru chuckled as he said, “Yes we do, but I enjoying making love to you. When you’re in heat the only thing you want is for me to take care of your pain. I can’t touch you, I can’t make your body talk to me, and I especially can’t taste you. Your body demands that I take care of the pain you are in. Even though I enjoyed it, I prefer to make your body sing with my touches.”

Kagome listened as Sesshoumaru spoke. Her eyes were going wide with each statement that he made. She never knew that he enjoyed making love to her. He just didn’t want to rut with her, he wanted to actually engage in intimacy with her. She could now see where some of those books that she read were wrong.

He was different from the other inu youkai who will only seek out their mate when they wanted to rut. They never showed that they cared for their mates in any way, other than to make sure that they were ready to accept them into their body.

With Sesshoumaru she never experienced any of this. He was very attentive to her needs and he did enjoy making love to her. She was still learning her own body, but knowing that he actually enjoyed making her body talk to him, made her want to be with him even more.

Then Kagome got a wicked thought in her mind and wondered if her mate will let her play with his body. She wanted to see if she could make him squirm and cry out her name in ecstasy as she showed him pleasures that he never knew existed.

She shifted as she straddled his lap, coming even closer to him in their embrace. She rose slightly on her knees as she brought her hands up and started to scratch behind his ears. She heard the purr like growl that came from him as he fully relaxed into her hold.

Sesshoumaru noticed when his mate was deep in thought. He was wondering what she was thinking about when he felt her move and straddled his lap. She cuddled closer to his chest as he held her in his arms.

She shifted just lightly as her hands came up to wrap around his neck. Then he felt her fingers as they started to scratch behind his ears. He went stiff and then relaxed completely as she was showing him such pleasures that he was in heaven.

Kagome wanted to get him more comfortable than being in the hot springs. She leaned in as she whispered into his ear. “Mate lets go back to bed.”

Sesshoumaru was in a daze as they got out of the hot springs, dried, and went back into their bedchambers.

Kagome was leading her mate back to bed. She hoped that he will enjoy her gift to him. She moved as she pushed Sesshoumaru on the bed. He looked at her with wide eyes as she crawled on the bed and whispered into his ear. “Mate, lay on your stomach for me.”

Sesshoumaru was stunned by her request but he was also curious about what she was going to do. So he complied with her wishes to see what she was going to do.

Kagome was happy when Sesshoumaru rolled over on his stomach. It was her chance to show him what it was like to mate with a female from her era.

Kagome slowly moved to straddle Sesshoumaru’s hips, as she pulled his hair out of the way and laid it off to the side. She moved further up his back as she stood on her knees and reached up to his shoulders. Her small hands touched his shoulders, as a small amount of heat generated from the palms of her hands, to slowly heat and soothe his sore muscles. She felt her mate stiffen and then relax under her fingers as she worked his back, massaging each muscle until they relaxed and alleviated his pain.

Sesshoumaru rested his head on his hands as he felt his mate move on his back. She was sitting on top of him as he felt the heat of her slick core. She was wet for him as he felt her tiny hands start rubbing his sore muscles.

He relaxed under her fingers as they moved with gentle ease over his sore body. He felt heat being generated from her hands as it went straight to his muscles and relaxed them. He has never, in his entire life, felt this relaxed before.

Kagome worked all the knots out of his muscles as she heard her mate purr with delight. She smiled when she felt that he was enjoying her administration of his body. She continued to move down his body as each muscle received special care from her. Then she did something unexpected as she leaned down and started to kiss his back gently.

She felt him shiver under her as she continued. When she got to the end of his back she took her tongue and started to go up his spine. She left a nice wet trail behind as she came to the base of his neck and started to suckle there, scraping her teeth against his skin.

Sesshoumaru growled when he felt what his mate was doing. It was the best feeling he has ever experienced and he wanted more. His mate was lighting a fire deep within his soul as he tried to move to get to her. To his surprise she pinned him to the bed as he heard her say, “No mate, I don’t want you to move. There is still more to come and I want you to enjoy yourself.”

Sesshoumaru stopped his movements when he heard his mate. He was breathing hard as he complied with her wishes.

Kagome knew she was driving her mate crazy with desire. She pressed her breast against his back as she went back down, leaving a trail of wet kisses behind. She moved over his ass as she then took her hands and started to gently massage his generous backside.

She paid special attention to each cheek as she massaged it with ease. His tails were another story as they had a mind of their own. They tried to wrap themselves around her waist but she was quick to stop their actions as she ran her fingernails down through the fur. The tails shook as a loud howl was heard from her mate.

Sesshoumaru was having a hard time trying to comply with his mate’s wishes. His body was in flames from all her attentions. She even subdued his tails into behaving as she continued to massage his legs. By the time she was done he was panting hard with pent up frustration.

-------Start of strong Lime-------

Kagome smiled, her plan was working as she slipped her hand under his waist and grabbed his manhood. He was so hard that she couldn’t wait to satisfy his need. She got her mate to roll over as she stopped him from grabbing her when she went straight for his manhood.

Her tongue darted out as she licked around his excited head. A loud growl was heard as she made her point with her mate. She brought it into her mouth as she suckled on the tip. Slowly her head lowered even more as she relaxed her throat to take even more of him into her mouth.

She soon released him as she went down to his jewels and started paying attention to them. She massaged, licked, and then suckled each one into her mouth, enjoying the howl her mate released from his throat as she continued to show him pleasure.

Sesshoumaru never knew that his mate could be like this. What she was doing to him was truly amazing and he thought that he will go mad with want. Her mouth was hot as she was suckling on his manhood. Then when she left his manhood and took one of his jewels into her mouth, he almost saw stars. Kami he never knew that it will feel so good to have that done to him. Her hand was still moving up and down on his shaft as she continued to pay tribute to his jewels.

Soon he felt that he was losing control and if she continued he will spill his seed everywhere.

Kagome felt when Sesshoumaru was almost to his end. His jewels slid up as she moved and started to suck even harder on his manhood. Soon she had him howling as he released and she drank every bit of his essence.

Once she drank it all she moved over his body as she started to lick his neck. She nuzzled him in affection as she felt his arms coming around her body to hold her closer to his chest.

-------End of Lime---------

Sesshoumaru was panting hard. His mate has never been this passionate in their love making before. He felt her moving up his body as she settled on his chest. She was licking his neck and nuzzling him with affection. He brought his arms up as he held her closer to his heart.

He felt as her breathing evened out and she fell asleep in his arms. It will be the first time that she pleased him and he will not get the chance to reciprocate the act back to his mate.

He held her body closer to his as his tails came up and wrapped around her small form keeping her warm. He will get food for her a little later, she needed her rest as much as she needed to eat.

---oOo---

A few hours later Kagome started to stir from her slumber. She groaned as she shifted her body over, looking for the warmth that would usually be there. Her arm extended out only to find the softness of her futon.

She felt warm, feeling the now familiar fur that was wrapped around her body, but the warm body was missing from her senses. She slowly opened her eyes as she noticed that her mate was missing from her side. A whimper escaped her lips as she shifted to sit up.

Kagome noticed that her mate’s pelt was wrapped around her body and wondered where he was. Taking a few minutes to come fully awake she sat in bed as she rubbed her eyes trying to get rid of the sleep that was still there.

She slowly moved to the edge of the bed so she could getup. But before she got there she felt her stomach roll in protest. She suddenly didn’t feel well at all, as what was left in her stomach wanted to come out violently. She tried to take deep breaths to calm herself but she was loosing the battle. She reached over and grabbed the robe that was laying there for her as she slipped it on.

Then her stomach rolled threateningly as she quickly got out of bed and rushed outside. She was able to make it to a tree as she let go of what was in her stomach. She had no idea what was wrong or why she was so sick. All she knew for sure was that when she smelled the food that was being cooked she couldn’t take it. It made her sick to the point of having to leave the bed she was in and rush outside.

Kagome turned pale as she leaned against the tree after letting go of everything that was in her stomach. The fresh air was doing her a world of good as her body calmed down. She had no idea what was going on and she will have to see the castle healer to find out why she was so sick. She thought that this was strange because ever since she came here to the feudal era she has not been sick at all, now all of a sudden she couldn’t keep anything down.

Kagome closed her eyes as she leaned against a tree. She slowly felt her body going back to normal. She continued to take deep breaths when she felt a strong pair of arms encircle her waist as she prepared to attack the one that captured her. But the sweet smelling aroma relaxed her as she recognized her mate’s scent.

---oOo---

Sesshoumaru was laying next to Kagome and was watching her while she slept. He was not tired at all from their previous activities. His mate was very aggressive, a side of her that he has never seen before. He decided that he liked this side of her and wanted to see more of it.

He watched as she slept. She was so beautiful and having the knowledge that she was carrying his pup made it all the more exciting. He will soon have a pup of his own to love and protect, and he had his beautiful mate to thank for it.

He will have to tell her soon about being pupped. He couldn’t risk that she would use her Reiyouku and hurt the pup. He was afraid that she might purify it if she lost control over her powers.

He decided that Kagome needed to eat so he got up and got dressed so he could bring her some food. He dropped his barrier from around his sanctuary, knowing that Kagome’s heat was long gone and the danger to her was now over. It was a sign to his father that all was well and that they will be at the castle soon.

Sesshoumaru made sure that Kagome was covered up from the cool air in the room. He wrapped his pelt around her body to keep her warm while he was gone, he then started the fire in the fireplace. Once he was assured of his mate’s comforts he left their chambers and walked toward the kitchen.

When he was close enough he noticed that someone was in there as he sniffed the air. He noticed that it was Katsuki and he was surprised to know that she was here. He entered the kitchen as he saw the elderly cook by the fire cooking the morning meal.

Katsuki noticed when Sesshoumaru came into the kitchen. She stood from the fire as she turned and bowed deeply to the young master. “Good morning Sesshoumaru-sama, I hope that all is well?”

Sesshoumaru looked at Katsuki with curiosity as he answered her question, “All is well Katsuki, but what are you doing here this morning?”

Katsuki laughed full and hearty as she said, “I saw that your barrier was down this morning and I came to fix the morning meal for you. How is Lady Kagome? We have all been worried about her.”

Sesshoumaru shook his head, everyone was very attentive to what was going on over here. He looked at Katsuki and said, “Kagome is fine. She made it through her heat and she is resting at the moment.”

Katsuki was very happy to hear this. They were all worried that something might happen to the young miko. Then a thought came to her mind as she asked, “Ne, Sesshoumaru-sama, is Lady Kagome pupped?”

Sesshoumaru got irritated at such a personal question. He didn’t want to reveal so soon that his mate was pupped. He wanted to wait for a few days before he said anything about it.

Katsuki saw the irritation in Sesshoumaru’s eyes as she quickly said, “The only reason I ask young master is because Kagome will become sick and I can help her if that is the case.”

“Sick? What do you mean that she will become sick from being pupped?” Now Katsuki had his undivided attention. He didn’t know that his mate could become ill if she was pupped.

Satsuki chuckled as she said, “Do not worry young master, it’s a part of life. Every female gets sick when they are first pupped. My, I remember when your mother was pupped with you. She got very ill when she was first pupped. We had to set up spells in the castle that will get rid of the smell of food in the air, which will usually set her off to go running into the woods and get rid of everything in her stomach. But every female is also different. Lady Kagome might not get sick at all, but if she is then there are tea’s that I can make to soothe her stomach first thing in the morning.”

Sesshoumaru took all of this in as he watched the old cook go about her business of making the morning meal for them. Then Sesshoumaru sensed that his mate was up and that she was in distress. He turned to Katsuki and said, “Katsuki, you might want to make some of that special tea for Kagome. She is pupped and at the moment she is in distress. She is not feeling well and I have to go to her.”

In a flash Sesshoumaru was gone from the kitchen as he went back to their bedchambers. When he arrived he looked for Kagome but she wasn’t there. He tilted his head up and sniffed the air as he found her trail. He followed it outside when he saw his mate laying against a tree. He rushed to her side as he wrapped his arms around her waist, he brought her closer to his chest, and settled her in his lap.

He was concerned for his mate as he asked, “Kagome, are you all right? What are you doing out here?”

Kagome felt when her mate wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her closer to his chest. She rested her head on his shoulder, trying to get her stomach under control as she said, “I felt sick so I came out here to relieve myself. But my stomach is still upset and I don’t know why.”

Sesshoumaru understood as he took Kagome near the spring that was feed by the waterfall and allowed her to clean her mouth. Once she was done he sat back with her in his lap as he thought it best to explain what was happening to her body.

He held her closer to his chest as he started to speak, “Kagome, I know what is making you sick.”

His statement caught Kagome by surprise as she turned her head slightly and asked, “What is making me so sick Sesshoumaru?”

Sesshoumaru took a deep breath as he said, “Koiishi, you are carrying our pup.”

Kagome froze when she heard his words, ‘I’m… I’m… I’m carrying his pup? Does that mean that, I’m pregnant? It would explain the way I’m feeling at this time but how could I be pregnant so fast? How does he know?’ Confused, at this line of thought, she turned towards her mate as she sat up and asked, “Sesshoumaru, how could I be with your pup? How do you know that I’m carrying?”

Sesshoumaru held her tighter in his arms as he responded, “Inu Youkai can tell when their mates are carrying. It allows us to protect them even more because during this time is when you are weakest and could lose the pup. Your scent has changed just a little telling me that you are carrying our pup.

“When you go into heat it allows us to pup you. My inner Inu needed your permission to join with you last night. When you gave your permission, my inner inu was ready when you reached the peak of your heat. We cannot pup you unless you agree and are willing to be joined with us until you carry.

“At the height of your heat is when you are the most fertile, at that time we can join to produce a pup.”

Kagome was shocked to hear this. She agreed to be pupped by him and her agreement meant that they joined last night. So it’s only been one day since she has conceived, this line of thought was giving her a headache as she leaned into his strong chest.

She was happy that she was going to have a child of her own, but she was also scared that its father wouldn’t love it. She turned as she asked, “Sesshoumaru, will you love this pup? I don’t want it to grow up the way I did. I don’t want it not to feel the love of both parents.”

Sesshoumaru looked at his mate and their eyes meet. He saw the worry that she held for their pup as he said, “I will love all of our pups, Kagome. I told you that before, that all of our pups will know the love of their father and grand parents. I will protect all of you with my life, this is the vow that I gave you.”

True happiness could be seen in her eyes as she turned and hugged her mate. She was truly happy and that’s all the mattered to him. They sat there for a while as he held her in his arms. Sesshoumaru was thinking that something was not right with his mate. She didn’t remember the conversation that he had with her prior to her heat starting full force.

He turned to her as he asked, “Mate, what do you remember while you were in heat?”

Kagome started to think as she replied, “The only thing I remember was you offering to help me with my pain. I remember that I was shocked that you could do that for me.”

Sesshoumaru’s eyes sadden as he said, “Then you don’t remember our conversation about the pups you promised me?”

Kagome noticed the sadness that radiated off his aura as she said, “Anata, please tell me what I promised you.”

“You said that every time you went into heat that I could pup you. You said that you wanted a big family with me.” Sesshoumaru could not bring himself to look at his mate. If she did not remember her promise to him then he will not be able to pup her every time she went into heat.

Kagome’s eyes softened as she said, “Aiyoku, I do want a big family with you so my promise still holds. I will allow you to pup me every time I go into heat.”

Sesshoumaru felt his heart leap with joy as he crashed his lips to her and kissed her with such passion that it took her breath away. When they pulled away from each other they were both breathless as she gave a joyous laugh and wrapped her arms around her mate.

They sat in comfortable silence until he felt someone coming towards them.

He stiffened and held his mate closer to his chest until he felt the aura of Katsuki coming toward them. She was holding something in her hands, being careful not to spill its contents. When she reached them, she bowed, and said, “I have brought something that will settle Lady Kagome’s stomach,” she then extended her hands out offering the tea that she held in her hands.

Sesshoumaru reached out and grabbed the pre-offered drink as he held it for his mate to take and consume.

Kagome turned slightly and looked at the tea that was being offered by her mate. She didn’t feel like drinking anything right now, as she turned her head and said, “I don’t want anything right now.”

Kagome heard the growl that escaped Sesshoumaru’s throat, as she looked up at her mate. He was not happy at the moment, as she heard him say, “Kagome, you will drink the tea that Katsuki has brought for you. You need to eat for the pup and this will help you not to get sick.”

Kagome whined but then she heard Katsuki say, “Young lady you will drink this tea and then eat the food, I will bring for you. You now have the responsibility of caring for your pup and you must force yourself to eat. Your diet will have to change a lot too, as you will need more protein to nourish a youkai pup, if you don’t you will loose it.”

Kagome’s eyes opened wide at what she was just told. She didn’t want to lose the pup that she was carrying, and she knew that Katsuki will not let her go without eating. She was even scarier than her mate when she was mad, she sighed and accepted the tea that she brought for her.

Kagome took in the aroma of the tea and it smelled heavenly. She took one sip and tasted the smoothness of the tea as it went down her throat. It was not strong, but it did have a mild flavor to it that she couldn’t quite describe. As soon as it hit her stomach it soothed it so it was no longer upset. Her eyes brighten as she asked, “Katsuki, what kind of tea is this? It settled my stomach right away.”

Katsuki laughed as she said, “This is a tea made from Linden flowers. It helps soothe upset stomachs so you can eat and then rest. I will have plenty of this tea for you for as long as you need it. Now, if you will excuse me I have a meal to finish this morning. I will bring it to your room once it is done.” She bowed once again as she left the gardens to go finish cooking.

Sesshoumaru picked up his mate and then headed back to their room once she was done drinking her tea. When he got back to the room he set her down on the futon and watched as she fell asleep once again. ‘Katsuki said that it would help her rest.’ Sesshoumaru thought, as he continued to protect his mate until she woke.

A little while later Katsuki came with the morning meal as she told Sesshoumaru, “Young master, if Lady Kagome refuses to eat please let me know. I will get her to eat for your pup, and make sure that she stays healthy for you.” She then bowed and left the room, leaving Sesshoumaru to deal with his mate.

Sesshoumaru shook his head when he heard Katsuki’s words. He knew he will have plenty of help to get his mate to eat her meals and make sure that her health was good.

Kagome started to stir as Sesshoumaru looked at his mate. She slowly opened her eyes as she looked around the area and saw her mate staring at her with apprehension in his eyes. She smiled as she said, “I’m better Sesshoumaru. I don’t feel sick anymore.”

Sesshoumaru noticed that the color has come back to her face as he helped her to sit. She was still weak from their mating and she needed to eat. He reached over as he picked her up and placed her in his lap. He enjoyed feeding her and if he had to feed her every meal, to get her to eat, then so be it.

He watched as his mate ate her food and was paying close attention to make sure she wouldn’t get sick. To his surprise she ate all of her food and was still hungry as he started to feed her some of his. She finished half of his food before she said she was full and cuddled into his chest and fell asleep once more.

Sesshoumaru chuckled because he knew she has not really eaten in days and it made him happy that she ate so much. He will have to tell Katsuki to bring extra food if his mate continued to eat like this. He placed Kagome back on the futon as he finished what was left of his food and then laid down with his mate. Later on they should be able to go back to the castle. He knew his parents were worried about Kagome and if she survived her heat.

---oOo---

Inutaisho has been in the library all morning. Tai-li was helping him to find books that will tell him anything on the meaning of the red moon. But the more he searched the more discouraged he became. He could not find anything about the red moon and its meaning.

He did not go down for the morning meal and his lovely mate came looking for him, to see if anything was wrong. Ayashiko found him in the library with his head in a book as she approached.

To her surprised her mate never noticed her approach as she stood there for a good five minutes before she cleared her throat and said, “Koiishi, what are you looking for that you would miss the morning meal with us?”

Inutaisho head quickly snapped up as he found his mate standing there just looking at him. He sighed, as he lowered his eyes once again to the book in front of him, while he replied, “I’m looking for the meaning of the red moon. Twice now I have seen it and I think there is something of importance that we need to know about it.”

Ayashiko was confused as she asked, “You have seen it twice now? When?” She moved to sit down next to him as she waited for his reply.

Inutaisho continued to look through his book as he said, “The first time I noticed the red moon was the night that our son mated with Kagome. The second time I saw the red moon was this morning. It means that there was a red moon last night. I have a feeling that this means something special but I can’t find the answer to my questions.”

Ayashiko sat there and thought about what her mate said, she too remembered her mother telling her something about the red moon but she couldn’t remember what that was. If her mate thought it was important enough to search for the answer then she will help him find it.

She reached over and grabbed a book that was laying on the table as she said in a low voice, “Too bad Kagome is not here, otherwise I could just ask her if there is anything here about the red moon, since she has read everything in this library.”

Inutaisho looked up from the book he was reading as he said in a shocked voice, “You mean to tell me that Kagome has read everything in here already?”

Ayashiko stopped reading as she looked at her mate and said, “Why yes, she finished reading everything in here about 3 moons ago. Tai-li keeps the new additions off to the side for her to read. When she reads them he then puts them away. You know that our pup loves to read anything she can get her hands on.”

Inutaisho was amazed by this information, yes his pup asked to read the books in his study, but he assumed that she just wanted a look at the books that he had. He never knew that she read everything there is to read in his library.

He sighed as he closed his book and said, “Come mate, we will go and research the books in my study. I know for a fact that she has never read any of those books and when Sesshoumaru and Kagome come back to the castle then I can ask her.”

Both Inutaisho and Ayashiko left the library as they went to his study. His study contained his personal books that were left to him by his father. He has not read everything in there yet and he hoped that he could find the answer to his questions.

He never let Kagome read these books, because he had books that contained very powerful spells, that was the source of his powers. If anyone got a hold of those books they could easily defeat him in battle.

Upon their arrival in his study they each took a separate section of the room and started to look for books that will tell them what they wanted to know. They looked for books on mating, ningens, youkai, and unnatural events. None of these books held the information they wanted. They searched for hours with no luck and they were getting discouraged.

Ayashiko returned her 20th book of the day as she saw one that took her interest. It was a book of legends as she took the book and went and sat down to read what was in it. She has never seen this book in her mate’s library before, so she wondered where it came from.

She was half way through the book when something caught her eye. The title was ‘The Legend of the Moirai Moon.’ Her eyes opened wide as she turned to her mate and said, “Anata, I think I found the meaning of the red moon.”

Inutaisho turned from the book he was reading as he gave his mate his full attention. He settled back on his pillow as he heard his mate read about the Moirai Moon.

“The Legend of the Moirai Moon has been around from the beginning of time. Legend has it that this phenomenon occurs every two to three hundred years. Only the truly powerful may take advantage of the Moirai Moon since only they can tap into its magic. It is said that the Moirai Moon came to be, to help those who the Fates has wronged. Not many can take advantage of this phenomenon but those who can, will be blessed.

“On the night of the Moirai Moon the moon will turn red. On this night only the most powerful of being may tap into the power of the moon. In the past the only ones who were able to tap into this power have been members of the Inu Youkai who have two tails.

“It is said that if a powerful miko, was to mate on this night, she will be able to tap into this power to gain knowledge and strength in her mating, if she was to mate with a full youkai. Her body will change with the power of the moon, though she will look ningen, her body will not be ningen. But it will also bestow upon the miko a powerful gift, as she will be able to produce full youkai pups.

“This is only the first step in the legend. The miko who has mated under the Moirai Moon will have to go into heat by the next Moirai Moon in order to be bestowed this power. During the peak of her heat her eyes will turn blood red and her aura will change to a blood red in color. It is during this time that she will be able to conceive a full-blooded youkai pup, therefore making her able to produce full youkai pups for the rest of her mated life.

“It is well known that the pups from this miko will be strong and powerful, they will be hard to defeat if they were ever challenged. Many youkai look for powerful miko’s to mate with during this moon. But not every ningen miko can tap into the magic of the moon. Only those, which fate has wronged and then set to right, will be able to tap into this power. But no one knows who these miko’s are. There have only been a hand full of miko’s that have been able to tap into this power but none are alive today.

“Special care must be taken with the miko of the Moirai Moon. The instincts of a youkai, especially those mated to Inu’s, become very predominate during the time she carries the pup. The female will be unaware of this new found instincts, therefore the male must stay close by his mate to make sure that she does nothing to harm herself or the pup she carries.

“Purification of the pup the miko carries is always a threat but most miko’s will protect their young without their knowledge, instincts will take over during the height of a battle to protect the little one she carries.

“How long the miko will carry the pup is still unknown to this date. They are all different depending on the power of the miko. She may carry the pup for the same length of time as a normal youkai birth or could carry the pup for the length of a normal ningen pup.

“But once a miko conceives under the Moirai Moon she will always conceive her pups this way. She will never be able to be pupped unless the Moirai Moon is present.”

Ayashiko finished reading the legend of the Moirai Moon as she looked at her mate. She has heard about this legend but it was when she was very young. It has been too many centuries since she heard it and that’s why she couldn’t remember.

She looked at her mate as she said, “If this legend is true and the moon was red during our son and Kagome’s mating, and if Kagome was pupped last night then she will produce full blooded youkai pups.”

Inutaisho looked at his mate deep in thought. He heard what she said about the Moirai Moon legend and he was intrigued. If this legend was true, then this will solve all of their problems with the other ruling lords, about the next heir of the west. But there is a reason it is called a legend, it’s because it has never been verified or seen to this day. They have never known of a powerful miko mating with a youkai before now.

Inutaisho looked at his mate as he said, “If this legend is true then Kagome will be one of a kind, for she will be able to produce full youkai pups that will be very powerful. The only thing we can do is ask Sesshoumaru if Kagome’s eyes turned red and whether her aura changed color. That is if Kagome granted him permission to pup her during this heat.”

There were many unanswered questions and they will all have to wait until their son returned to get the answers. They both stiffened as they felt the aura of their eldest son returning to the castle.

A smile came to Ayashiko face as she stood and ran out of the study, heading towards her pups. She was happy that Kagome survived her heat as she rushed to check on her. She has missed her since she has been gone.

Inutaisho shook his head as he followed his mate out of his study. He could smell that Kagome was with Sesshoumaru and seems to be well. Though there was something off about Kagome’s scent. He will have to see what it is as soon as he meets them.

---oOo---

Kagome was slowly waking up from her nap. She was feeling a lot better than she did this morning. Her stomach was not bothering her at the moment and she was happy for this. She felt that she was being held very tightly in strong arms as she looked down and saw the arms of her mate around her body. He had one arm firmly around her waist and the other was snaked up between her breasts, with his hand resting on her shoulder.

The way he was holding her she could not move without him noticing that she was awake. She chose to lay there for a while and just enjoy her mates embrace.

She started thinking about the life that was now growing inside her and the family that she was finally going to have. She loved this idea because it will keep her busy while her mate was tending to matters of the land and she was left alone. She was wondering what it will be, if it will be a boy or a girl. She will be happy with either as long as it was healthy and that her mate loved it.

She didn’t want it to grow up the way she was raised. Never being accepted for who she was, rejected because of the things she could do. She was always being sent away from her family because of the money the doctors will pay to experiment on her. She wanted a better life for her children and growing up in this era will give it to them.

Though she had a feeling that she will have to viciously protect any pup she has from the rest of the world. She guessed that every mother was like that when it came to her pups, and Ayashiko was no different. She has showed her that she will go through any length to see to the safety of her pups and she was not any different.

Kagome was laying there just thinking when she started to feel something coming up her leg. It was nice and soft as it was slowly wrapping itself around her body. Then she felt the gentle caress on the back of her knee and knew she was in trouble.

Sesshoumaru’s inner inu was in a playful mood and it was going to try and tickle their mate. She tried to move out of his embrace but strong arms kept her in place as the caresses became more persistent. She started to giggle as she continued to move trying to get the insufferable soft appendage to quit its current activity. But she was failing miserably when she was pinned against her mate’s body.

Sesshoumaru noticed that his mate was awake but she was just laying there in his arms, thinking. He felt his tails moving, going up his mate’s legs as it was gently caressing her. His inner inu was in a playful mood and was teasing their mate. He let his beast indulge himself as he watched what his mate will do.

He noticed that Kagome was trying to hold in her laughter as his tails teased her. She was moving more in his arms as he held her firmly against his chest. He could not resist any longer as he started to nibble on her neck and let his tails continue with their teasing.

Kagome couldn’t hold on any longer. She started to laugh rich and hearty as her mate’s tails had their way with her. Tears started to come from her eyes, because she was laughing so hard. Soon she found herself on her back as her mate dove in and kissed her with such passion that it took her breath away.

Sesshoumaru could not hold off any longer as he turned his mate in his arms, and kissed her with such desire that he thought that he would consume her. His passion for her grew as he released her lips and started to nibble on her neck.

------Start Of Lemon-----

Kagome was still breathing hard as she felt her mate attack her neck. She was aroused by his passion as she felt the tip of his tail reaching her most sensitive spot. He had pushed her legs apart as his tail had its way with her, slowly stroking her clit in a sensual way.

It seemed to her that Sesshoumaru and his beast were taking advantage of her as one was suckling on her breast while the tail teased her entrance. She was aroused like nothing she has ever felt before, as she moaned her delight.

Sesshoumaru was aware of what his tails were doing, as it was attacking her heated core. He will permit his beast to have some fun until he wanted a taste of her. He continued to suckle on her breast as he pulled a nipple into his mouth and sucked hard. He was lost in the scent of her arousal and he will not stop until they were joined. He will repay her for her earlier gift ten fold before he was done with her.

Kagome could not believe what her mate was doing to her body. It was set on fire as her passion for him grew in its intensity. She loved what he was doing to her as she raised her arms up and encircled his head, holding him closer to her chest as he paid tribute to it.

She found his most sensitive spot as she scratched behind his ears and felt his chest vibrate with his purrs. It sent her body to a whole new level of passion as she continued to tease her mate.

Sesshoumaru’s tails were equally as busy, one of his tails was rubbing against her clit while the other one was seeking her heated core. Once it found her slick entrance it started to enter as it stroked her.

Kagome shut her eyes as she felt what was happening to her body. Her breath hitched as she convulsed, screaming her mates name in her release as she came hard.

Sesshoumaru felt when his mate was nearing her release. He felt as her hot sheath started to contract around his tail as he quickly left her breast and went down to feast upon her juices. He moved his tails out of the way as his mouth found her entrance and suckled. She tasted heavenly, sweet and tart at the same time as he drank everything she had to offer. It has been so long since he has been able to feast upon her like this.

He brought her to several more orgasms before he was satisfied and then crawled up her body, leaving wet kisses in his bid to find her hot mouth. His member was painfully hard as he reached her lips and kissed her passionately. He moved his member to her entrance as he slowly entered her heated core. He was in heaven as he fully embedded himself into her. He started to move slowly as he released his mate’s lips so he could gaze upon her as he made love to her body.

Kagome has never felt such cardinal need to be with her mate. When he finally entered her she was in heaven. His strokes were gentle as he slowly took her. When she opened her eyes she saw that he was staring at her looking deeply into her eyes.

She raised one of her legs up as she reached his shoulder and hooked it there. He was going deeper now and she loved it. She moaned and moved her hips in time with his thrust as she ground into him making him go deeper and hit a place that was making the knot inside of her stomach tighten with every stroke.

Sesshoumaru noticed when his mate brought her leg up and hooked it on the top of his arm. He went deeper into his mate as he felt her shudder underneath him. He was deeper and she was reacting to it as she rolled her hips into him. He was hitting something that made her cry out in ecstasy as he continued to move.

Soon the both of them were close to their release, Kagome closed her eyes and her body started to convulse, as she screamed, “SESSHOUMARU!” and came to her end.

Sesshoumaru felt his mate come to her end as he gave his last thrust and came with her. He howled his release as he bit into her shoulder and renewed his mating mark again. They were both panting hard as Sesshoumaru released Kagome’s leg and then settled on top of her making sure he kept most of his weight off her.

He was breathing hard as he raised his head and looked at his mate. She was sweaty again as he started to lick her neck, then found her nice soft lips, and kissed her. Once he thoroughly ravished her mouth he pulled away as he nuzzled her and asked, “Koi, are you all right?”

Kagome was still panting hard as she replied, “Oh yes, that was wonderful, we will have to remember this for the next time. I definitely enjoyed myself.”

Sesshoumaru’s inner inu growled his approval of his mate’s statement. She liked what he did to her with his tail. Oh yes, there will be more of that in the future if he had any say in the matter.

-----End of Lemon-----

Once Kagome calmed down from her passion she turned to her mate and said, “Your inner inu is very playful. He better be careful because I’m full of surprises and I will get him back for all the tickling he did to me.”

Sesshoumaru’s eyes opened wide at her statement as his beast smiled and couldn’t wait for her to try. He will be ready for her and will not fall into her trap. He growled and nuzzled their mate enjoying her scent.

Once they had both calmed down Sesshoumaru looked at his mate and said, “We should go and get cleaned up. My parents are probably worried about you and how you faired during your heat.”

Kagome understood what he was saying as they both got out of bed, bathed, and then dressed. They walked out of their sanctuary hand in hand as they went back toward the castle.

During their walk Sesshoumaru’s tails wrapped themselves around Kagome’s body to keep her warm. She was shivering from the cold wind that was blowing as Sesshoumaru picked her up in his arms and covered her with his tails. He didn’t want her getting sick now that she was pupped, and hurried his pace toward the castle.

When Sesshoumaru arrived his mother greeted him as she was looking for his mate. He smiled, a rare smile, as he pulled his tails away from his mate and set her on her feet.

Kagome looked up in time to see her Oka-san standing there in front of her as she smiled and went into her embrace. She snuggled deeply into Ayashiko’s arms and felt the warmth of her love. She was home again and she was happy.

They pulled away from their hug as Ayashiko said, “My Musume, I’m glad that you are safe and that your mate was able to help you during your time of need.”

At that moment Inutaisho appeared next to his mate as he looked at Kagome. He opened his arms and she rushed into them, hugging the life out of him. She was happy to see him as he held her closed to his chest.

Inutaisho was happy to see his little one safe as he held her in his arms. He took in her scent and noticed that it was different. There was spiciness to it as he detected the scent of apples and cinnamon. His eyes opened wide when he caught this scent as he pulled his little one away from his chest.

He looked at his son and saw the proud gleam in his eyes as he smiled and said, “Congratulations my boy, I’m glad that we will be adding a new member to the pack soon.”

Ayashiko eyes opened wide as she heard what her mate said. His nose, being more sensitive than hers, picked up that her Musume was pupped. She smiled as she looked at her son and saw the proud smirk that came to his features.

Sesshoumaru smirked as his father caught the scent of his mate. He knew that she was now pupped and he was happy. His tail went around his mate’s waist as he pulled her closer to his body and wrapped his arm around her. He tucked her into his side as he relaxed once she was where she should be. He didn’t like not having her close by when she was with his pup.

Inutaisho straighten his posture as he said, “This is wonderful news indeed. We could announce this event in seven days when we host the winter formal. All of the other lords will be here and then we can make the announcement.”

Sesshoumaru did not like his fathers comment about telling everyone that his mate was pupped. His protective instincts were kicking in as he said, “Father, I do not wish to let anyone know that my mate is pupped. Her scent will still seem normal when they are here and I would like to keep this information from them. With everything that has happened to us in the last couple of moons I want to keep this information from everyone until the pup is born.”

Inutaisho saw the seriousness in his son’s eyes. There was something there that he was not voicing and he had to find out what it was. He understood his son’s concerns as he said, “Sesshoumaru, I need to speak to you in private. Kagome can stay with Ayashiko, while they go upstairs and find something warmer for Kagome to wear.”

Sesshoumaru was not happy, he didn’t want to leave his mate at the moment but he saw something in his father’s eyes that said he needed to go with him. He turned toward his mate as he nuzzled her neck and whispered into her ear, “Kagome, stay with mother, I want to see what father wants.”

Kagome understood what her mate wanted as she walked on unsteady legs over to her mother. Ayashiko wrapped her tail around her pup as they left and went to the western section of the castle.

Sesshoumaru watched as his mother and mate walked away from him as they made their way upstairs. He then turned his full attention to his father, he followed him toward his study so they could have a private conversation, without anyone being able to hear.

Once they reached the study they both sat as Inutaisho turned to his pup and said, “Now, what is the real reason that you want to keep the birth of your pup a secret?”

Sesshoumaru took a deep breath as he calmed and said to his father, “Father, I want to keep Kagome safe from any harm. The spies that Jakyoku has in the palace are still here unless you have caught them. As long as they are here Kagome’s life is in danger. They are bound to be angry over losing Jakyoku and I don’t want anything to happen to her while she is pupped.”

Inutaisho had forgotten about the spies in the castle. They were a real threat to his little one and his mate. His son was correct in saying that they will be upset over the defeat of Jakyoku. He looked at his son as he said, “Yes, I have forgotten about them. We will have to keep a closer eye on your mother and Kagome. We can’t risk her getting hurt while she is pupped. They will try everything in their power to capture Kagome, to get to you.”

But there was something that he wanted to ask his son as he continued, “But we will just have to table that problem for the moment. I have a very important question for you, did anything strange happen when you finally got to pup Kagome?”

Sesshoumaru raised an elegant eyebrow at his father as he remembered what happened last night. He cocked his head to the side as he said, “Yes, something strange did happen last night when I finally got the chance to pup her.” Sesshoumaru then proceeded to tell his father about how Kagome’s eyes turned blood red and her aura changed from that of her pure white to red.

He told his father everything that he could remember and then he had a thought as he asked, “Father, there is something else that was strange, do you know the meaning of the red moon?”

Inutaisho sat back on his pillow as he smiled. It was as he suspected and his little one was now connected to the red moon. He heard his son’s questions as he said, “Yes, I know the meaning of the red moon. I have seen the red moon this morning and wondered what it meant. I found the answer in this book and I think that you should read what it has to say.” He reached over and grabbed the book that was sitting there on his desk as he handed it to Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru took the book that his father handed to him as he proceeded to read about the Moirai Moon. His eyes opened wide when he read what the red moon meant. He was deep in thought as he tried to remember if there was a red moon on the night of his mating. He was too busy with his lovely mate to notice such trivial things. He turned his eyes back to his father and said, “I don’t know if there was a red moon on the night of my mating with Kagome. I was a little preoccupied with my mate to notice such things.”

Inutaisho chuckled and said, “There was a red moon on that night. I remember seeing it that night as well. So this legend has some merit as it might come to pass. We will have to wait and see if Kagome will produce a full youkai pup. We will have to keep our eyes on her and make sure that she is not left alone for too long.”

Sesshoumaru understood what his father was saying as they continued to talk about the Moirai Moon legend. Then Sesshoumaru had a thought, as he wanted some answers from his sire for his lack of information. He turned his attention towards him, as he asked, “Father, why didn’t you tell me about the pleasures that a female can bestow upon her male?”

Inutaisho sat straight up on his pillow as he heard his son’s question. He had no idea what he was talking about as he said, “Sesshoumaru, I have shared all of the information that I have about what the female will bestow upon the male. What exactly happened that you think I will hold such information from you?”

Sesshoumaru looked at his father and decided that maybe he really didn’t know so he proceeded to tell him some of his experiences with his mate. The more Sesshoumaru thought about what his mate did to him the more aroused he became. He wanted nothing more than to go and find his lovely mate and ravish her body once more.

Inutaisho listened closely to what his son was telling him. Never before has he ever heard of such things being done to a male. His son was truly blessed as he wished that his lovely mate would do some of those things to him.

Inutaisho shook his head as he said, “Sesshoumaru, what you have just described I have never heard tell of any female, be it ningen or youkai, doing that to a male before. A female will never lower herself to do these things to a male. But from what you are telling me its common practice in Kagome’s era and she has bestowed a great gift to you, my son. I only wish that your mother would do some of those things. I would love to experience some of that myself.”

Sesshoumaru looked at his father and saw the curiosity in his eyes. He experienced something that his father never experienced in his life. He was truly blessed with his female because she found joy in giving him pleasure and it made their joining even better than he ever thought imaginable.

The two males continued to talk about what Sesshoumaru experienced with his little mate as the smell of arousal became very heavy in the room.

---oOo---

Ayashiko had her arms wrapped around her Musume’s shoulder as she led her upstairs to her room. They needed to get warmer clothing for her. She now knew that they will have to keep the room, in which Kagome was in, a lot warmer than usual. Her body could not take the cold weather like they could.

Along the way they meet up with Sango as she was heading downstairs. Upon Sango seeing that Ayashiko had Kagome with her she decided to join them as she turned and went with them to Kagome’s room.

Once they got there Ayashiko sat Kagome upon her futon, went to her clothes box, and retrieved some warmer clothes for her pup. They helped her undress and then put her in a warmer outfit as Kagome finally stopped shivering from the cold. Kagome was not used to the cold weather of their era and she was having a hard time adjusting to it.

When they were assured that Kagome was warm enough they headed out of the room as Ayashiko took them both to another part of the castle. They entered this large room as Kagome’s eyes opened wide. She has never seen such a room before.

The room was big but not that big that it would take forever to heat. There was a fireplace in the middle of the room that warmed it to perfection. There were big soft pillows to sit upon close to the fire. There were also tables with vases and some flowers that Kagome didn’t recognize, but found it strange that they were still in full bloom.

But what really caught Kagome’s attention about the room was that on one end of the room there was no wall. Part of the ceiling was gone as well as it showed the complete outside. Just outside that wall was a garden, which she was sure, when the flowers were in full bloom, would be beautiful.

But Kagome was curious on how this could be done, as she got a closer look at the transparent wall. She noticed that it didn’t have any glass at all. There was a barrier that was set up to prevent the elements from coming indoors but gave you the illusion of being outside. She instantly fell in love with this room as she finally took her seat by Ayashiko.

Ayashiko watched Kagome with curiosity. Her pup was like any other pup, she was curious and wanted to learn how everything was done. She saw her going over to the outer wall to see the spell that she cast to prevent the cold weather from coming inside the room they were in.

Once Kagome was seated on the cushion right next to her, Ayashiko saw her pup turn her attention towards Sango, smiling brightly, as she said, “Sango, how have you been? Where is Miroku? Has he been behaving himself lately?”

Kagome noticed right away that something was wrong. She looked at her friend as she asked, “Sango, what’s wrong?”

Sango knew that Kagome had a right to know what happened once she got back from her village. She was going to find out anyway so why keep the truth from her best friend and sister.

Sango looked up from her lap as she said, “We got back from the slayers village late that night when Sesshoumaru showed up to get you. Ah, Un were wonderful as they brought me and Miroku back to the palace.”

Sango got rid of the tear that fell from her eyes, with the back of her hand, then she continued with her story, “I noticed that while we were traveling back to the palace, that Miroku was very quiet and didn’t talk to me the whole way back here. He didn’t even make a perverted pass at me. He was sitting quietly behind me, deep in thought.

“It wasn’t until we got here that I learned what he was thinking about during our travel.

“He told me that he was sorry that he caused me so much grief. He didn’t mean for me to be banished from my own village, and be disowned by my father, for my choice in who I wanted as a husband. He said that it was his entire fault and that if he kept his intentions to himself, none of this would have happened.

“I told him that he was not at fault for what happened, that my father would have banished me from the village, no matter what. It is the law that I agreed to obey when I became a slayer, I was bound by my word, no matter how much I thought that the laws were unfair.

“He shook his head and looked up at the almost full moon as he turned to me and said, ‘Sango, I’m truly sorry for everything that has happened to you. Maybe if I withdraw my suit your father will take you back. I know that he wants you to marry in the noble class and be well provided for. I’m just a lonely monk and have no wealth to think of. I only have my heart and my love that I’m willing to bring into our marriage.

“I will always fight to protect you but I can’t help but feel that I have caused you so much pain in losing your family. I release you Sango, from your promise to marry me. I wish you well in the new life that your father will pick for you.’ He then turned and left the palace and I have not seen him since.

“The fool didn’t even let me tell him that I wished for no other male in my life. He left that night and I have not been able to find him. Kirara has gone all over the area and it seems like he just disappeared off the face of the earth.”

Kagome was horrified to hear that Miroku left Sango behind. All her efforts to help them was for not. She couldn’t understand why he did this but then again, this was not her era and the males here put a lot of pride in their honor, Sango’s father stating that Miroku could not provide a future for his daughter hit home. Now he has left a broken Sango behind and she will never marry any other male.

Kagome crawled from her pillow towards her friend and she brought her into an embrace. She held Sango as she cried her heart out for the monk. She knew that Sango loved Miroku deeply as she tried to offer some comfort to her friend, “Sango, I know that I don’t understand everything that goes on in this era but let me say this. Your father’s words have hit the monk hard. I know that male pride is a big thing in this era and to be told that you are worthless and will never provide for the female of your dreams hurt Miroku deeply.

“Everything that I have read so far tells me that Miroku will return when he has proven your father wrong. He wants to give you a wonderful life and he is going to do it. Have faith that he will return to you one day and that he will keep his vow to you.”

Ayashiko watched her pup as she tried to console the slayer. She didn’t know why the monk left until today. She will have to speak to her mate and see if they could send some soldiers out to track him down and bring him back here.

Ayashiko knew that her mate planned to give the monk some land to build his home, plus be a part of his court. He will be very well paid and he could provide Sango with a rich and full life. Her pup will be devastated if Sango continued with her heartbreak.

At that moment there was a knock on the door as a servant came in and served the tea and sweet rice that she ordered. They brought Kagome her special tea that will help her keep her food down. Ayashiko remembered well when she was pupped and the feeling of getting sick every time she was near food. She looked up just in time, Kagome face was turning green, as she quickly gave her some tea to settle her stomach.

Kagome gratefully drank her tea as her stomach settled down once more. That was close she was about to run out of the room when Ayashiko gave her the tea to drink. She will have to thank Katsuki for thinking about her and her weak stomach.

They were all sitting there around the fire just talking about anything. Sango finally stopped crying and was joining in on their conversation, trying to forget about the monk.

Ayashiko heard so many stories about Kagome’s era and she got curious about one thing that her pup has not mentioned. She turned to Kagome as she asked, “Kagome, I know that in your era things are different. Do the females act differently towards their mates?”

Kagome raised an eyebrow at the question as she tried to think of a way to explain future females. She then put her tea down as she placed her hands in her lap and proceeded to tell her about modern women.

“In the future females are taught that it is their responsibility to keep the male happy. If a male was to stray from their mating, then it will be looked down upon on the female, for not doing her duty. I was brought up on how to take care of my male. My family was very deep in tradition and this is what I was taught.

“But that is not the way females of the future are. There are very few of us that will wait until we are mated to join with a male. Females from my era have more freedom. They can chose to be with any male they want and not worry that it is looked down upon. Sex or rutting as you call it, is very open and pleasuring the one you are with does not have to involve full-blown sex. Oral sex is something that all young people of my era devil in and it brings pleasures to both partners without penetration.”

Ayashiko listened to what her pup was saying, she couldn’t believe that the young ones from her era would do such things. But something that Kagome said caught her interest as she asked, “Kagome what is this oral sex that you are talking about? Is it that pleasurable?”

Kagome blushed a bright red as she said, “Oh yes, oral sex can be very pleasing if done in the right way.” Kagome then remembered that in this era oral sex was not widely done to the males. She could still hear her mate’s growls of pleasure whenever she did please him that way.

“Sesshoumaru seems to like it very much and I can always get him to purr for me. It gives a female certain control over the male when they are together. Sesshoumaru himself is hard to keep still but his tails are the worst. They have a mind of their own and I always have to subdue them.” Kagome said in a huff, she still had to devise a plan to get back at his inner inu for tickling her this afternoon.

Now Ayashiko was interested in what Kagome did to subdue her son. Her mate was just as bad and she has never been able to subdue him in anything they did. She turned to her pup as she blushed a light pink and asked, “Kagome do you… do you…” Ayashiko blush turned red as she tried to get out her request as she blurted out, “Do you think that you could teach me how to do these things? I want to be able to subdue my mate but I have not been able to do that.”

Kagome shock was clearly written on her face. But then a bright smile came to her features as she said, “I would love to teach you how to do this.” She then turned her attention toward Sango and asked, “Sango, would you like to learn too? That way when the monk comes back he won’t be the only hentai in the family.”

Sango blushed a furious red as she threw a pillow at Kagome that she easily dodged. She smiled at her friend as she said, “Yes, I would love to learn all about this oral sex of yours. Who knows I might still be able to win back my monk.”

The ladies giggled at Sango’s comments as Kagome took her teaching role and started to explain oral sex to her mother and Sango. They spent a couple of hours discussing the finer points of a male’s anatomy and where all the points of pleasure were for them.

Kagome went as far as taking off her sock and then stuffed a napkin inside to show them what she was talking about. By the time she was done there was a strong smell of arousal coming from the room that had the male servants and guards on edge. Never before have they smelled something so heavenly.

The scent was so powerful that it traveled to the other side of the castle as it reached a pair of sensitive noses.

---oOo---

Inutaisho and Sesshoumaru were still in his study as he listened to his son talk about his mate and how well she pleasured him. What he wouldn’t give for his lovely mate to do that to him. He sighed as he sniffed the air. He caught a wonderful scent as he let out a growl. He heard a similar growl come from his son as they realized that their mates were aroused. They were so aroused that the scent has reached their sensitive noses.

They both left the study as they followed the alluring scent. They were coming upon a room that Inutaisho knew his mate has redone for Kagome’s enjoyment. The arousal was thick in this area as they continued to follow the alluring scent. When they turned a corner they spotted several males by a door as they were deeply inhaling.

A growl left both Inu’s that caused all the male servants to leave the area in a hurry. When they approached the door they could hear laughing going on inside the room, as Inutaisho opened the door to see who was all in attendance.

To his surprise they saw his mate, Kagome, and Sango sitting in front of the fire just talking and laughing at something that Kagome just said. They both walked in as Inutaisho said, “What’s so funny?”

Kagome was explaining to Ayashiko and Sango that when she scratched the base of Sesshoumaru’s tail that his leg will come up and start to scratch the air. Kagome explained that Sesshoumaru never noticed when he did this since the pleasure she was giving him was overwhelming. The ladies all broke out in laughter as they heard this. It will be wonderful to actually see Sesshoumaru doing that.

Then all too soon a baritone voice said, “What’s so funny?” The ladies immediately stopped laughing as they saw their mates standing in the room with them.

Sango was the first to notice that the lords of the castle were in the room and that their eyes were slowly turning red. From the way she felt she could almost guess that they were picking up the scent of their arousal from what Kagome was teaching them.

Kagome said that she barely touched the surface of what she could teach them about oral sex in general. Apparently, from what Sango understood, there are many positions that one could take that will enhance the pleasure of mating as she has called it.

Sango stood as she bowed to the lords and then turned toward Ayashiko and said, “I will find Inuyasha and make sure that he is fed his dinner and then put him to bed. So enjoy your evening maladies.” Sango blushed a bright red as she quickly left the room. She did not want to be in there if anything got started and she sure as hell did not want Inuyasha in the middle of all that arousal that was very thick in the air.

Kagome watched as her friend left the room they were in. She noticed that her mate’s eyes were turning red from the arousal in the room. They got into some heated descriptions on what to do with a male and it aroused them like no tomorrow.

Kagome then turned her eyes and looked at her mother as she smiled wide. She could tell that she was going to have fun this evening and try some of the things that they discussed here this afternoon.

Ayashiko noticed the red eyes of her mate and her arousal spiked. She looked at her pup and smiled as they both stood and then left the room, going towards the dinning room with two very aroused males following them.

Dinner was anything but quiet as you could hear both males growling at their mates. When they were done with their meal, each male took their perspective mates in their arms and rushed upstairs to their rooms. They each could not wait any longer to have their mate.

The scent of their arousal was driving them mad and they were about to collect on it.

Both females squealed as they were picked up and the next thing they knew they were in their bedchambers.

Sesshoumaru put his mate on her feet as soon as he reached their room. He turned as he closed the door and locked it. Then he placed his barrier on the door so no one will disturb him while he was busy with his mate.

Kagome stood there stunned, not knowing what was wrong with her mate. She looked up at him, once he turned around, and noticed his blood red eyes. This was not good if his inner inu was already in control.

Sesshoumaru stalked his mate like a predator stalks his prey. Her scent was intoxicating as he asked in a gruff voice, “What were you and the other females discussing that had your arousal spiking so high? It was so powerful that it reached my father and I on the other side of the castle. You had every male nearby, standing at the door, to that room, wanting to get to you because of your scent.”

Kagome’s eyes opened wide as she heard her mate’s comments. Then she huffed, stood to her full height and crossed her arms over her chest, as she said, “I don’t have to tell you what your mother and I discuss when we are alone. I don’t ask you what you and your father talk about all the time.”

Sesshoumaru did not like this answer from his mate. He rushed forward, grabbed her, and then threw her on the futon, with him landing right on top of her.

Kagome was in a daze as she finally opened her eyes to see that she was being subdued and her mate was pinning her body to the futon with his own. She tried to move but it was pointless as she heard her mate say, “It is not a secret Kagome, what I was talking to father about was all the pleasure you have given me. It is not often that I can share information with him on something that I have experienced and he has not.”

Kagome’s face paled as she heard her mate’s words. ‘He was telling his father about what we did when we… when we… oh kami how can I face him again?’ Her breathing became labored as she tried to get herself under control.

Sesshoumaru became alarmed when he saw his mate pale. She was breathing heard as he got off her and brought her into his lap. He held her close to his chest as he purred to calm her. He didn’t think she would get upset over him telling his father about their mating. He did have a right to share information with his father.

Kagome started to calm down, she shouldn’t have gotten so upset about him telling his father, what they did in the privacy of their bedchambers. It was no different than the information she gave his mother about what to do to pleasure her mate.

The color started to come back to Kagome’s face as she calmed. She looked at her mate as she said, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gotten upset and scared you.”

Sesshoumaru stroked his mate’s cheeks with his thumb as he saw her close her eyes to his touch. She enjoyed his touch very much but she was still not off the hook. He wanted to know what they were doing that got her so hot and her arousal to spike like it did.

He leaned down into her ear as he asked, “Kagome, what were you discussing that caused you to get aroused?”

Kagome opened her eyes as she looked at her mate. She saw the longing in his eyes as she asked, “Why do you want to know? We were just talking girl talk.”

Sesshoumaru growled as he said, “Girl talk does not make you that aroused! When father and I walked into that room it wreaked of arousal from all of you. Now what were you discussing?”

Kagome got an evil thought in her mind, as she will show him what they were talking about. She got a burst of energy as she pushed her mate on the futon and pinned him there. He tried to move but he couldn’t. His mate had him pinned in such a way that he couldn’t move.

Kagome used her power to restrain her mate as she made quick work of his clothes. Within seconds they were both naked and she was on top of him as he saw an evil gleam to her eyes. They were glazed over in passion, a passion that he has never seen before as he heard her say, “So, you want to know what we were talking about hmm? Why should I tell you when I could show you what we were discussing? I’m positive that you will find it most enjoyable.”

-----Start of Lemon-----

She leaned down and kissed him with such passion that Sesshoumaru’s arousal spiked through the roof. When he opened his eyes they were blood red with passion as he tried to move to grab his mate but he couldn’t. It seemed that his lovely mate had other ideas as she began her dance to tell him what she and his mother were talking about.

Kagome had Sesshoumaru with his arms spread out on the futon. His legs were slightly spread to make sure that she had access to his precious jewels.

She started on his ears as she licked and suckled on the soft appendage. Sesshoumaru purred his delight as she continued to show him attention. Then she started to suck just behind his ear and he saw stars in front of his eyes. He was so aroused that it became painful for him as he snarled at his inability to move and grab his mate.

His beast was fighting to get free but found itself tied with chains around its neck and legs. His mate managed to subdue even him. She made good her threat that she would get even for what he did to her earlier today.

Sesshoumaru was shaking with need as his mate continued to tease him. He didn’t know how much more he could take before he lost it.

Kagome was having fun. It was the first time that she was able to restrain her mate and his beast. She has now moved down to his neck as she suckled there for a while. She gave him a gift as she marked him in several different places. Her hands were moving to find his male nipples and gently caress them, she pulled on them until they were hard and then she suckled on them making him pant with want.

She lifted her head as she asked, “What do you want Sesshoumaru? Tell me.”

Sesshoumaru snarled at his mate. She wanted him to beg and he will not lower himself to do that. He tried to free himself from her spell but it was no use. Her spell was too powerful. He continued to struggle until he felt her touch. He stopped all movement as he felt her tiny hands wrap around his girth. She moved ever so slowly up and down his shaft, gently squeezing him as she came up his hard member.

Kagome lowered her head as her tongue came out and then started to lick him. She lapped up the pre-cum from his slit as she continued to move upon her mate.

Kagome moved her legs apart as one of her hands slowly caressed her breast and then went lower to her nether lips. Her finger found her clit as she started to rub herself. Her arousal went to the roof and Sesshoumaru howled with desire.

Sesshoumaru watched as his mate pleasured herself. This enraged him for no one will pleasure her but him. Then he felt as her mouth wrapped around the head of his manhood as she started to take him into her mouth.

Kagome moaned as she felt her juices starting to flow down her thighs as she sucked on her mate. She noticed that Sesshoumaru was panting hard as his growls increased.

At that moment Kagome heard another howl that was given down the hall as a vicious snarl soon followed. She smirked knowing that Ayashiko had her mate subdued and was enjoying herself.

Sesshoumaru couldn’t take it any longer as he growled for his mate, “Kagome!”

Kagome stopped what she was doing as she looked at her mate, “Yes aiyoku, what is it that you wish of me?”

“Release me now bitch!” Sesshoumaru and his beast were now fighting together to break her spell, she knew she will not be able to keep him restrained for very much longer. He howled and snapped his teeth at his mate as Kagome said, “No, not until I have my way with you or you beg me to let you go.”

Kagome resumed pleasuring herself, as she got good and wet. She sucked on her mate’s manhood making sure that he stayed nice and hard for her. When she was ready she got on top of him as she slowly slid down his manhood. She rolled her hips as she got a howl of pleasure from her mate.

She started to move her hips as she slowly lifted up and then back down. She sat up straight as she grabbed her breast and started to pull on her nipples while she continued to move. She went fast as she was building the pleasure between them.

Sesshoumaru started moving with his mate as he raised his hips to meet her thrust. He was growling in pleasure and soon he will meet his end. He saw as his mate sat straight up and started to play with her breast as she continued to move on him.

Sesshoumaru will never admit out loud that he was very aroused by what his mate did to him. She wanted to be the dominant one, and she was, she kept him subdued as she had her way with him, knowing full well that if she released him he would be in total control of their lovemaking. This time it was his mate that was making his body sing to her caresses and he didn’t know how to handle it.

Then he felt the signs of his lovely mate coming to her end as he started to feel her walls closing in on him. He hurried to finish with her as he howled his release into the air. His mate having come to her end collapsed on his chest as she was breathing hard. Her control on his restraints was loosing as she succumbed to her bodies desire to rest.

Sesshoumaru, having been released from his bonds, wrapped his arms around his mate on his chest as he shifted and turned on his side. He held her close to his body as he brought the blankets over them to keep them warm. His mate did not let him play tonight, but if what she did to him, was what she discussed with his mother, then he and his father will have a very interesting conversation in the morning.

His ears twitched as he heard his fathers howl his release and then all went quiet. Sesshoumaru smiled as he thought that his father got some of what Kagome’s considers her era’s pleasure and for the first time in his life he felt that his parents were actually happy with their lovemaking. He sensed the overwhelming love that came from their chambers, and was happy to know that his mate made that possible.

He cuddled closer to his mate as he held her in his arms. He closed his eyes to finally have sleep come and take him away. He noticed that his beast was very pleased with what his mate did to them. She found a way to pleasure him too and subdue him while she had her way with him. The thought was not unappealing as he finally drifted off to sleep, thinking about the way he will get his mate back for what she did to him tonight.

---oOo---

This is the end to another chapter.

Hello everyone, I want to apologize for not updating in a long time. But the last month has been really rough for me. From fighting a battle with pneumonia that sent me to the hospital for a week to getting back my eye infection that leaves me partially blind. But I did manage to proof this chapter for you.

I even made it extra lemony just for your reading enjoyment.

Inutaisho finally tracks down Miroku and finds out why he has left Sango’s side. Miroku will get to feel the wrath of a very pissed off miko for what he did to her friend.

The winter gather is approaching very quickly and everyone at the gathering will find out just who is Sesshoumaru’s mate. They will learn first hand that you shouldn’t piss off a miko, it could mean your death if you did.

Join me in the next chapter as things start getting interesting.

Until the next chapter!

Ja ne!