The Portal

Chapter 37 – Love and Loss

**Warning LEMON in this chapter! Not a big one, but it’s still pretty naughty! You know the drill... If your too young or too shy, skip down till you see the ‘End of Lemon’ marker!

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“Say it again,” Kagome begged with her very best pleading tone.

Sesshomaru smirked up at his little miko. For the last hour they had been laying in their bed back at the Temple Shikon, as Kagome insisted he rest after his ordeal, even though he actually felt better than he had in a decade. Currently she was perched atop his chest and smiling seductively as she begged for him to admit his affections for her once more. How could he refuse?

“I love you,” Sesshomaru said in a deep purr. Every time he said it her blue eyes would light up with a twinkle. So far he had repeated it five times, but each and every time she seemed just as happy as the last. He would say it a thousand if she would continue to look at him like that.

Once again his low silken voice sent a shimmer of warmth pouring through her entire body. She was sure that she would never ever tire of hearing him say that. He was even amusing her by repeating it each time she asked. Kagome knew for a fact that she had never felt happier in her entire life.

“I love you too, Sesshomaru, and no matter how difficult this whole journey has been, I do not regret it for a second,” Kagome replied softly.

Sesshomaru pulled her head down and captured her lips with his own. If anyone had told him that he would fall in love with a human girl someday he would have slain them where they stood, but now things were so very different. He could not imagine going back to his old life without her by his side. He needed her as much as he needed the air to breathe.

***LEMON BEGINS HERE***

Kagome fell into his tender kiss. It was soft and precious, speaking of their love for one another. They took their time, enjoying the feel of one another’s lips moving to a silent rhythm. As Sesshomaru slowly began to rub his clawed hand over her back and down where he firmly grasped her behind, she released a small moan in pleasure. The husky sound of her voice stirred his blood and he instinctively pressed his pelvis upward with a grind.

Kagome smiled against his lips when she felt his swelling manhood press into her. She loved that she had this power over the 'oh so deadly', Lord Sesshomaru. With the slightest touch she could invoke his desire. Kagome slid her hands up to tangle her fingers in his thick hair as she continued her perusal of his soft lips. He groaned in pleasure and the sound vibrated from his chest into hers. Her body was beginning to ache with the need for fulfillment, and she absentmindedly began rocking her body against him.

Kagome moved to kiss over his cheeks then planted soft kisses on both of his eyes. She lightly nuzzled her face against his cheek before moving to dart her tongue out, tracing the rim of his sensitive ear eliciting yet another rumbling groan from her lover. She whispered in a deeply sensual voice, “my taiyoukai...”.

Her soft voice sent shivers through his body, and he quickly began to peel her clothing away. Within minutes his miko lay naked atop his panting chest doing her very best to remove his robes. He gladly pulled free of the cumbersome garments and reveled in the feel of her supple breasts pressing against his flesh. He slid his hands up to capture each of her firm mounds, and enjoyed feeling the caramel peeks harden between his pinching fingers. When she moaned her pleasure, it sent a jolt of arousal pouring into his cock. He grunted as he pressed his almost painfully engorged staff against her thigh.

By the Gods that man was rock hard. She felt the need to touch it, and slowly traced her right hand down as she slid to the side until she could grasp his erection. Sesshomaru groaned as she wrapped her tiny hand around his cock and slowly began to massage its length. His hips were moving with the motion and she wanted to feel him inside of her.

Sesshomaru slid one hand down to her womanhood, and smirked at the wetness he found there. His little vixen was dripping with her need. “Mmm you are very wet my love. What do you want of this Sesshomaru?”

Kagome gasped as her demon love expertly played his fingers over her sensitive clit. She pumped herself into his hand allowing the sensations to take over her mind. His voice rumbled beneath her, full of barely contained passion, as he asked her what she wanted of him. Could this man get any sexier?

“I want you... to make love to me... Sesshomaru,” Kagome panted under his ministrations to her tiny pearl of nerves.

Her voice was like a sublime gift from the heavens. He would never tire of hearing her call his name. With a slight movement of his hips he was able to flip them over. He wanted to watch her face as he entered her. Sesshomaru positioned himself between her widely spread legs and slid his hard length against her slick folds. Her eyes stared up at him as he teased her a bit.

Just before she was ready to plead for him to take her he moved a little lower. She almost sighed in relief when she felt the head of his shaft pressing against her entrance. Kagome was mesmerized with his golden eyes as she gazed into her lover’s face. With slow torturous pressure he began to fill her, until her body would take no more. Her breathing had become erratic, and she had to fight the urge to close her eyes as he merged with her body.

“Do you like my demon cock, my little miko?” Sesshomaru asked as he held still a moment, waiting for her tight sheath to adjust to his intrusion. His deep voice and serious expression made Kagome want him to pound into her until she screamed.

“Yes... Sesshomaru,” Kagome hissed in pleasure.

Sesshomaru slowly pulled out of her, enjoying the sensation of her inner muscles clinging to his flesh. He withdrew until only the head remained and paused. Apparently his Kagome did not like his withdrawal, as she began to grunt and push her hips against him in her need for fulfillment. He smirked and said, “what do you need Kagome?”

Kagome was on the verge of screaming in frustration. Her body ached with her desire for him. With pleading in her eyes she said, “Please, Sesshomaru, I need you inside of me.”

He then thrust hard into her tight core and watched her face as she gasped from his onslaught. Kami he could never tire of seeing her do that. He began to pump his length into her tunnel of liquid heat., as he enjoyed seeing her writhe beneath him. He could feel his beast merge with his conscious thoughts, and Sesshomaru released his control to bask in the full assault of his senses.

Kagome rubbed her nipples between her fingers as Sesshomaru pounded into her. Each powerful thrust of his hips sent her to new heights of pleasure. She opened her lids once again and met his now crimson eyes. Her demon had come out to play. She could feel his long claws slightly digging into her hips as he pulled her as close as possible to him. Through elongated fangs he released a guttural growl and hissed, “Whom do you belong to?”

She could barely respond through his assault of her body, but Kagome managed to call out, “You... Sesshomaru! I... belong to...you!”

She could feel the warm coil of heat pooling inside her. A damn ready to burst. “Faster... my love!” Kagome cried out.

His bitch wanted it faster and he would not leave her disappointed. With demonic speed he beat his cock into his female, loving her almost continuous cries of pleasure. He could feel her tightness clamping down on him, working to draw his cream out. The warmth and pressure was building and he knew it was near. When his woman cried out his name, as the first waves of ecstasy washed over her, Sesshomaru expelled a feral growl before releasing his seed inside of her womb. He collapsed atop her and swiftly claimed her as his mate.

***END OF LEMON***

Through her intense pleasure Kagome felt piercing pain in the crook of her neck, but the pain passed quickly leaving only a warm tingle in its place. Suddenly Sesshomaru released his hold on her neck and brought his claw up to his own. He swiped it over his skin there.

Through her foggy pleasure Kagome watched as Sesshomaru made a slash over his perfect skin. Crimson blood began to bead up and pour down his chest. Her eyes widened in surprise, and curiosity.

His voice was still a bit gruff from his passion when he said, “Drink from me, mate.” He then slipped his hand beneath her and pulled her to the wound. Kagome was too stunned that he called her ‘mate’ to protest against his actions. His blood filled her mouth and her first instinct was to gag, but she didn’t want him to think she was foolish so she forced it down. The taste became less offensive very quickly and Kagome actually found his life’s blood to be rather sweet as she continued to lap it into her mouth.

Sesshomaru threw his head back and moaned as his mate’s soft tongue licked over the wound. When his youkai healing closed the gash he felt compelled to reopen it in order to continue the sensation, but his miko had taken enough from him for now. They were one.

Sesshomaru moved to lie next to Kagome, and she then snuggled close against him. He smiled down to her then nuzzled his fresh mark, licking at it gently.

Her breathing was slowing and Kagome sighed happily as her new mate nuzzled her affectionately. Then he rose up on his elbow with a glint in his eyes. Kagome felt such love for her taiyoukai at that moment. The warmth of her emotion was equal to the morning sun on a beautiful spring day.

“Kagome... my mate... my queen. How does it feel to now be the Lady of the Western Lands?” Sesshomaru asked with an amused smirk.

To say that she was overwhelmed was an understatement. Things were moving so fast. She had a mate. A taiyoukai mate! She smiled happily at her love and cupped his cheek in her palm. “I am honored to be your mate, Sesshomaru. I could not be happier.” She released his cheek as he lowered down to nuzzle her mark once more. Kagome suddenly giggled.

His muffled voice asked against her neck, “What, pray-tell, do you find so amusing?”

Kagome giggled some more and said, “My friends back home would never believe this!”

Her answer was a playful growl as her mate moved to kiss her rosy lips once more.

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Back on Earth....

Kouga was beginning to get discouraged in his hunt for Naraku until one of his runners informed him that Kagura had been spotted near Inuyasha’s forest. That was all the prompting he needed to head in that direction. Hell, it was that bitch that slaughtered his packmates anyway. If he could get his paws on her he wouldn’t even care if that mutt, Inuyasha, took out Naraku. Yes... Kagura’s blood would do.

As he traveled over the countryside, Kouga let his mind wonder to his sweet Kagome. It had been a couple of months since he had seen her, and figured that now would be the perfect opportunity to pay her a visit. He had missed her beautiful smile.

Inuyasha was sitting on the Goshinboku tree watching the sunset with his precious little mate. Her body was snug against him and he felt utterly relaxed while she napped in his arms. Ayame’s wolf underlings had been lying around the base of the tree napping as well, but he noticed that they had recently become restless. He looked around the countryside for anything strange and noticed a cloud of dust moving in his direction at a tremendous rate of speed. He sniffed the air and wrinkled his nose in disgust.

It was that damn wolf, Kouga.

Resigning himself to saying farewell to a perfectly nice evening, he gently roused his mate from her slumber. “Ayame, wake up. We are about to have an unwelcome visitor.”

Ayame stirred and opened sleepy eyes to glance back at her mate. She yawned and stretched out her arms. Suddenly she became alert as a familiar scent assaulted her nose.

“Oh no. It’s Kouga,” Ayame said.

“Yea I know. I was hoping that bastard had gotten himself killed by now,” Inuyasha spat in disgust.

The whirlwind of dirt and debris came to a stop near the very tree they were seated in, and in its wake stood the cocky blue eyed wolf prince. His eyes narrowed at the sight before him. The useless dog Inuyasha was holding the wolf princess Ayame in his lap in a very intimate way. Strangely the sight made his hair stand on end, and he had to stop himself from growling at the hanyou.

“What in the hell are you doing here Ayame?!” Kouga shouted up to the girl.

Before Ayame could reply, Inuyasha snarled before shouting, “It’s none of your fucking business what my mate is doing you mangy wolf!”

Kouga was taken aback by Inuyasha’s revelation. His eyes rounded in shock for a moment, and that spark of anger nagged at his insides once more. He pushed it down, before Inuyasha could see that he hit a nerve. Hell, he had no right to say who she took for a mate. He had turned her down numerous times.

He suddenly decided it didn’t really matter anyway. At least now that bothersome girl would leave him be, and as a plus Inuyasha was now out of the picture leaving Kagome all to himself. That thought brought about a big glimmering smirk.

“Sorry Ayame! I guess that since you couldn’t have the best you were left to pick up trash like this fool. Well, if it’s any consolation, I’ll consider taking you into my pack after dog breath gets himself killed,” the arrogant wolf shouted up.

A dangerous growl rolled out of Inuyasha as his temper exploded. He gently moved Ayame off of him and leapt down to face off with Kouga. Kagome wasn’t around to stop him from kicking this stupid wolf’s face into the dirt now! “Hey Kouga, why don’t you just shut the fuck up before I bash your face in!”

Kouga smirked and popped his head up in defiance. “You couldn’t bust a grape, you stinking mutt. Anyway, I don’t have time for you right now, I’m about to catch up to Kagura, but first I want to see my woman. Where’s Kagome?” He watched as the expression on Inuyasha’s face flashed from hostile to sad and just as fast back to anger. What the hell was that all about?

“She ain’t here wolf. Be gone!” Inuyasha warned as he drew Tetseiga. The old rusty sword magically transformed into the deadly fang, but the stubborn wolf still refused to leave.

“Well, where the hell is she at?” Kouga shouted as he lost patience with the ignorant dog.

Inuyasha’s voice dropped down and Kouga could clearly hear the sadness in his voice when he said, “She’s gone you stupid wolf. Kagome’s dead.”

Kouga took a couple of steps backward as Inuyasha’s words hit him with a force. Kagome... dead? It couldn’t be true! “You better be lying to me Inuyasha!”

Inuyasha’s face fell, and his eyes dropped to the ground at his feet. Damn he had been dreading this moment with a passion. “I ain’t lying. She was killed by some fucking weapon used by Naraku. At least that bastard died with her. Sesshomaru was also killed.”

A low growl began to rise from deep within his chest. Kouga was feeling a dam of fury building inside of him as Inuyasha’s words sank in. The growl poured out, rising in strength until he lunged with a snarl at Inuyasha. The Shikon shards in his legs fueled his attack and before the hanyou knew what hit him Kouga had his neck pinned to the God tree.

“YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE PROTECTING HER!!!” Kouga shouted as he reared back and punched Inuyasha in the jaw with his free hand.

Inuyasha took the punch thrown by the grievous wolf for one reason and one reason only, because he deserved it. Kouga was right, he failed to protect Kagome and now she was dead.

The hanyou glared at Kouga, and said through clenched teeth, “I’ll give you that one wolf, but don’t even think about doing it again or I’ll gladly rip your fucking head off.”

Kouga backed up. He was really surprised Inuyasha let him get that punch in. Ayame suddenly appeared next to him and put her hand on his shoulder.

“I’m sorry Kouga. I know you really liked Kagome,” Ayame said softly.

“Are you sure, Inuyasha? How do you know this isn’t some trick of Naraku’s?” Kouga questioned with his last grain of hope.

“Because, when they disappeared Miroku was cured of the wind tunnel, and Kagura and Kanna both claimed to be free of Naraku. Listen, I didn’t want to believe it either, but the proof is right in the palm of Miroku’s hand. Now, you found out what you needed to know, so just get the hell out of here.” Inuyasha said as he sheathed the Tetseiga. Hell, he didn’t even feel like kick’n the damn wolf’s ass.

Inuyasha walked over and wrapped his arms around Ayame’s waist and hoisted them both back into the Goshinboku. Ayame glanced down and watched as Kouga walked away from the God tree with a downtrodden appearance. No matter how bad he hurt her feelings in the past, she couldn’t stop herself from feeling sympathy for his loss. Kouga really thought he was in love with the human girl, and now he had no one.

Inuyasha held his mate tightly in his arms, and nuzzled her neck. He was glad she was there to help him deal with Kagome’s death, and as much as he didn’t like Kouga, he felt bad for the idiot wolf.

Kouga walked for a long time thinking over what he learned. He cursed himself for not taking Kagome from that incompetent dog sooner. He could have protected her from danger. Now he had lost his pretty little human. Even Ayame was no longer within his reach, since she took Inuyasha as a mate. Then as if he didn’t feel bad enough, he thought about something else.

Damn he dreaded telling Ginta and Hakaku.

Kouga was so lost in his thoughts that he completely forgot about searching for Kagura and instead began the journey back to his pack.