Striking A Deal

Kagome stood before Sesshomaru and glanced around nervously. He had to squelch down the urge to chuckle at his mate's nervous behavior. No matter how many times he made love to her, he had a feeling that she would always have an innocence about her. Without warning, his tail wound itself around Kagome's waist, and pulled her closer to him. He never took his eyes off of her, and began to kiss her lips, placing gentle nips and licks at the corners. Kagome's eyes closed, as she savored the sensations he was evoking in her body. Sesshomaru smirked. He used his hands to lift his mate up and placed her on his desk. He then shoved his body forward, making sure that he was between her legs. He slowly untied the obi, and let it fall from his hand to the floor. He then parted the kimono, while his mouth searched her neck. Kagome moaned, her hands sliding up his arms and then circling his shoulders. She gasped when she felt his mouth upon her naked breast. Arching her back, she offered him more of the treat, which he gladly accepted. He suckled her breast causing his lovely mate to moan. His tail slowly unwrapped around her, and moved down to her legs. It slithered up to her inner thigh and the tip disappeared. Kagome threw her head back upon feeling the tip of his tail stroking her sex. She brought her legs up and wrapped them around Sesshomaru's waist allowing his tail to further explore her. She leaned back, removing her hands and placing them behind her to help hold her body up. He moved his hands up to her shoulders and slid the kimono off of her body. He wanted his mate and he was going to have her. After fully undressing her, he reached down for his pants. He was about to release his arousal when Jaken came running in, screaming for his lord.

Jaken's mouth dropped open. On his lord's desk sat Lady Kagome, nude and in the throws of passion. Lord Sesshomaru was in the throws of something also, but Jaken could bet it was not passion. His lord's eyes were quickly turning red, and with a growl, he yanked off his haori, throwing it on Lady Kagome's body. The lady's eyes snapped open, and she turned a brilliant shade of red when she saw the reason why her mate had stopped his affections.

Sesshomaru was way beyond pissed. Not only did Jaken come into his study without knocking, he had also seen Kagome without her clothing yet again, and the worse part about all of it"¦.well, he was horny and now he had a hard on that was killing him. Kagome's scent of arousal quickly died, and along with it, Sesshomaru's hopes for relief. He glared at the small toad, who was shaking with fear. If Sesshomaru could not get satisfaction one way, he would get it another.

Jaken began to back up. It was best if he spit out why he had barged in and get the hell out of his master's sight before Lord Sesshomaru decided to dispose of him in a very painful way. He quickly bowed, and said, "Please forgive this lowly Jaken, my lord and lady, but I have been informed that the lord of the east wishes an audience with you, Lord Sesshomaru. He wants to join forces to destroy the hanyou, Naraku."

Sesshomaru said nothing. He watched his mate quickly redressing, and when she was finished, he held out his hand. His beast was screaming to ignore the toad and take her, but his rational mind won out, telling the beast that they could play with her later on in the privacy of their chambers. He led Kagome to the door, and kissed her forehead. He told her that they would continue later in the evening, and she smiled. She gave Jaken a glare and left to go walk in the gardens.

Sesshomaru then turned to his pathetic retainer. "Jaken, what did I tell you about seeing what belongs to me undressed?" He asked.

Jaken gulped. "Forgive me, my lord. I would never want to see the lady naked." He squeaked. Seeing that this particular statement seemed to upset his lord, he quickly added, "Not that looking upon her form is a bad thing. I would never be so stupid as to covet what belongs to you. It just is not worth it." Ok, in hindsight, that may have also been the wrong thing to say as well. Apparently, Lord Sesshomaru took what he said as the Lady Kagome not being up to Jaken's personal standards, indicating that Lord Sesshomaru had lower tastes than his retainer.

When Jaken woke up, he found his lord sitting at his desk, looking at the scroll announcing the lord of the east's arrival. The look upon Lord Sesshomaru's face told Jaken that he was less than thrilled. When his lord finally graced him with a glance, he told Jaken to prepare for the lord's arrival. He would be arriving right before dinner, and he wanted to get this meeting over with quickly. He didn't care for this particular lord. The lord of the east was a braggart, and occasionally would boast that he had an intended mate who was the most beautiful in the land. Now, Sesshomaru had never laid eyes on this "˜intended' of the lord's, but from listening to the lord's cronies, she was a true beauty. Perhaps, the lord would bring her along. Kagome could always use a friend to talk to when they attended balls and other events. However, this joining of forces intrigued Sesshomaru. Naraku had attacked Kagome on many occasions, and a couple of times, nearly succeeded in killing her. Thank the gods that he had been around to stop the attacks. His useless brother could not even protect himself, how could he be expected to protect Kagome. Perhaps, he should carefully consider what the lord was offering. The lord could also be of use hunting for shards.

After watching Jaken hurry out of the room, Sesshomaru stood. He left the study and walked out into the gardens to find Kagome sitting among the flowers. Rin had awoken and was now sitting in Kagome's lap, listening to a story. Sesshomaru could not help the small smile that appeared on his lips. To see his mate interact with a child he considered to be his made him feel as though he had a real family. He would not leave them the way his father left him and his mother. After the story ended, Sesshomaru told Rin to go and prepare for dinner. The child ran to him and hugged his knees before doing as she was told. He saw Kagome smiling at him.

"And what do you find so amusing?" He asked.

"You. Rin has you wrapped around her little finger." Kagome said.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed and he opened his mouth to reply, but Kagome beat him to it. "Don't you dare stand there and tell me that you are not smitten with her. I see it in your face every time you look at her." She said.

His mate was too smart. Of course, Sesshomaru was the kind of demon who loved a woman with intelligence.

He took Kagome into his arms and said, "You, also, have me wrapped around your finger, my love. But, tonight, it shall be you wrapped around me."

He looked down and saw Kagome blush. But then, her face turned from embarrassed to shocked. She began to laugh, and then pointed behind him.

Jaken stood behind Sesshomaru, looking very upset. While he had been unconscious, Sesshomaru had ordered a handmaid to retrieve a new set of clothes for the toad demon. Now, Jaken stood before the lord and lady of the west in a maid's outfit, complete with the little frilly hat. The poor toad was miserable.

"My lord, the lord of the east has arrived." Jaken said. Sesshomaru nodded.

"Good. Now go, maid, and attend to Rin. Make sure that she is presentable, and when the kitsune child arrives, he is also to be dressed for dinner." Sesshomaru told him.

Jaken bowed. First, he had been an advisor, then a caretaker, then a babysitter, and now a nursemaid. When did his life take a turn for the worse?

Sesshomaru held out his hand for Kagome to take. Together, they went to greet the lord of the east. When they reached the hallway, Kagome gasped.

"Kouga. What are you doing here?" She asked.