Sesshoumaru Present

Kirara was hiding outside the youkai lord’s home while keeping an eye on her mistress. She could tell that Kagome liked the youkai lord’s son but was very shy. She let the youkai lord take Kagome last night to see if something will come out of this encounter; she was happy that she did.

Her mistress was attracted to the male and this was good. Kirara did not want her mistress to end up all alone and not have a mate. Kagome deserved to have someone to love and that would love her in return.

Kirara has been with her for a few years now, when a chance meeting brought them together. She was injured in an attack and the miko happened upon her. She took her back to her home, which was a cardboard box, and cared for her.

Once Kirara was healed she stayed by her side. She found that she could not leave this young miko by herself when she discovered that she was alone and living in the streets. She took it upon herself to protect her while she saw her grow with each passing day.

This little miko genuinely cared about the people of the land, and that made her, at least in Kirara’s eyes, a suitable master. She has seen the young girl suffer so much. She wanted her to find someone and be happy. Now Kagome had a love interest and it seemed that Sesshoumaru was interested as well. Kirara knew she would have to work hard to make sure that she got them together.

Kirara came out of her mussing when she heard her name being called. It was now time to leave and she transformed into her true form and raced towards her mistress.

Kirara saw Kagome running out of the house. She swooped down and glided along side her.

Kagome grabbed a fist full of fur and then jumped on Kirara’s back. They took off towards the city as a barrier formed around them and they disappeared from sight.

Once the barrier was in place, Kirara headed in a different direction to throw off any would be pursuers. Then, she headed straight for the shrine, as it was almost time for the gates to open.

Kagome held on tight, as they traveled back to her family’s shrine. She had gotten the city to give her back her home and to open the gates for the people to come and worship. She did not have much money, but what little she did manage to get, she helped those who were sick and injured.

Many from the city would come to her because they were sick. They could not afford to go to doctors and the hospitals have turned many away for their inability to pay. Kagome helped a few people that came to the shrine seeking help, but after that, word spread like wild fire. They came in great numbers, all wanting her help.

Soon the homeless, poor, sick, injured and those with terminal illnesses that the doctors could not find a cure, were coming to the shrine for help. Kagome never turned anyone away and helped them all. There were times when she did not have food to eat because she gave away what little she had so someone else could eat.

Many times city officials went to the shrine looking for the mysterious doctor practicing without a license. They questioned many at the shrine, trying to find this doctor, but no one was forth coming with any answers. The people kept Kagome’s secret.

She traveled to different parts of the city helping those in need as churches and other shrines in the area would give Kagome a place to see the sick. They all tried to help those in the city, while the police were looking for the ‘doctor’ that was helping these people to recover.

The doctors of the city were baffled as to who could be healing these people. Terminally ill patients were finding help elsewhere when their doctors gave up on them. Doctors would then see their patient’s months later and find them healed of their disease. When they asked their patients if they have seen another doctor; the patients replied yes, but would not say who or where the doctor was located.

The city, as a whole, has been experiencing a slow down in patients going to the hospitals. The Emergency rooms were no longer full, as the homeless found someone to take care of them. The hospital administrators held a conference, all worried, as they were losing money in their number one outpatient service.

They have been hearing from many people that a young doctor was healing the sick. The worst part of all was that this person was providing free treatment. No one knew who he or she was. They have tried to find out, but all those treated by this individual would never tell where they could find them. The authorities have been looking all over the city for this person, but he or she was being protected viciously. They wanted to put this person in jail, but their efforts were in vain.

Kirara finally landed in the middle of the shrine, as she transformed into her kitten form and followed the girl to the rundown shack she lived in. Yes, the city has opened the shrine to the public, but they did not give Kagome back her family’s home. The city wanted back taxes and that was something that she could not pay them.

Kagome had no job and she never finished school. No one wanted to give her a chance at a job, because they thought she was not responsible enough. Since Kagome could not finish school and could not find a job, she was forced to live on the streets.

When Kagome returned to this part of the city, couple of years ago, she snuck back into the shrine through a break in the fence. She tried to get into her home, but it was locked up tight. She could not break into the house. So, she lived in one of the shacks at the shrine, in which she was currently changing into her miko garbs. Once ready, Kagome stepped out and readied herself to greet the visitors.

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Segumi watched the girl run out of his house and take flight on a fire neko youkai that he has not seen in over a century. He thought them to be extinct, but he was wrong. There was one left and it was helping the girl leave his mansion.

He leapt into the air trying to follow her, but she disappeared from sight along with her scent. There was no way that he could follow her. He landed back down on the ground and went back inside his home.

A loud howl was heard, as Sesshoumaru rushed out of the dining room, trying to find his female. He was still weak, as his father said, “Sesshoumaru, she has left the mansion. You are too weak to follow her and if you want to find and protect her, I suggest that you get something to eat and get some rest. By the time you wake up, I will have her location for you and anything else you want to know.”

Sesshoumaru was not happy that his intended has left the safety of his father’s home. He wanted to go after her, but his father was right. He was not fully recovered as of yet and he needed to get stronger so he could protect her. Sesshoumaru agreed and returned inside and had something to eat. When Sesshoumaru was finished, he went to get some rest. He just hoped that his father would have the answers he needed before he woke up.

Sesshoumaru walked upstairs as he passed the guest room going to his room. He stopped in his tracks as a scent caught his attention and he entered the room. The room was filled with her scent, which soothed him and his beast. He went over to the bed and lay down upon it.

He noticed her sleeping garments from last night and brought it up to his nose. His eyes opened wide when he took in her scent. It was heavenly to his senses, as he smelled her arousal on the garments. It was the most delicious scent he has ever smelled. Holding the garments to his nose, he immediately relaxed as her scent surrounded his body. Sesshoumaru felt so soothed by it that he fell asleep on the bed Kagome had slept in last night.

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Segumi was happy when his son listened to his advice. He saw him eat and then he went upstairs to rest. Once his eldest was upstairs, Segumi had to deal with his youngest. He walked outside and saw him getting up from the ground.

With Kagome gone, Inuyasha was back to normal. Segumi approached his son and said in a stern voice, “Inuyasha, the female is out of your reach. Your brother has already claimed the female before you even saw her and by law, unless he relinquishes his claim, or you can defeat him in battle for the right to mate, you cannot touch her. Go after the female again and you will have to deal with me, is that understood?”

Inuyasha was not happy about what his father said to him. He wanted that female, but she was gone from their home. He had no way of finding her and if he did go after her, his father’s wrath was something he did not want to deal with. Inuyasha agreed to his father’s request and will leave the female alone… for now. If his brother does not claim her soon, he will.

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Segumi was sitting in his study, he was poring over the files that his investigators have brought him on the girl. He was disgusted at the way these humans treated their own. This female was taken away from the only home she has ever known. They placed her into a foster home, miles away from where she grew up, and then reported her as a run away after her three months stay at the home.

No one ever checked to see why she would run away from the home. From what he was reading, Kagome was an exceptional student. Her grades were high when she left this area and even though the school she went to was substandard, by all sense of the word, she was excelling there as well.

He was disgusted and shook his head. This girl has been through hell and back and still she has a kind and gentle heart. She helps everyone that come to her family’s shrine and never asks for anything in return.

He was deep in thought when his mate came through the door. In her hands, she was holding some DVD’s, “Mate, these have just been delivered from the office. They said that you wanted to see them. What are they?”

Segumi was happy to see them, “Those are the surveillance records for last night. The security cameras in the building should have picked up what happened last night to Sesshoumaru.”

Izayoi understood as she walked over to the DVD player and put the first disk into the machine and turned on the television. They both sat down on the small sofa in the room and watched what happened.

Segumi was shocked when he saw what the little female did to save his son. He saw her fighting against the human males and how she ended their lives with a powerful spell. This was a spell that he has never seen before. But he could tell that this was ancient magic that has not been practiced in centuries.

He saw the blue orb that she formed in her hand, which then entered Sesshoumaru’s body to heal him. He has not seen this form of healing in over 700 years. He did not think that there was anyone left alive who has this knowledge, but as luck would have it, Kagome had it. This knowledge was the hope for many that were sick and could not receive any relief from the doctors of this era.

He sat there as he watched all of the DVD’s and he even replayed a few to make sure that he saw everything. He started to think as a thought came to mind. He had a hunch, but he had to go looking for the answers before he was positive.

Izayoi helped her mate look in the books of his library as they searched for the answer to their questions.

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It was early afternoon when Sesshoumaru finally came downstairs. He was well rested and had fully recovered from his ordeal. He went into his fathers study and saw him sitting behind his desk. He approached asking, “Father, have you located the girl yet?”

Segumi looked up from his papers and answered, “Yes I have found her. The female that you have selected to be your mate has had a very hard life, Sesshoumaru. Since the age of sixteen Kagome has lived on her own. In this city alone she has lived for more than two years on the streets, hiding her identity from all those who know her.

“Her family owned a shrine in the city and the city council is holding the title pending back taxes. I have taken the liberty of having our lawyers contact the city and find out how much is owed to them. The lawyers will pay what is owed and the girl can have her home back. I have instructed them to have all matters that pertain to the shrine be sent to us, as we will take care of it.

“The city has let the girl open the shrine, so patrons can worship. The shrine has a miko that is there all day and tends to everyone’s needs. It is there where you will find the girl.” Segumi leaned forward and gave the address of the shrine to his son, along with the necklace that Kagome was wearing. “This necklace belongs to her. It was how her concealment spell was held in place.”

Sesshoumaru was happy with the information as he turned and started walking out of his father’s study. He was going after his female, but before he left the study, he heard his father say, “Sesshoumaru, remember what I told you about this female. You must court her properly if you want her as a mate. She may not be willing in the beginning, just have patience with her and I’m sure she will become your mate.”

Sesshoumaru nodded his understanding of what he heard as he continued on his way. Once he was outside, he formed his orb of light and took off. It did not take him long to find the shrine where his intended was located. He landed on a branch of the tallest tree and hid his aura from the girl. He watched her from a distance to see what she was doing.

Sesshoumaru was amazed at the masses of humans and youkais that sought out his female’s help. There were hundreds of them as she tended to each one’s needs. She never asked for any money from them. She only saw to their illness with herbs and if they were really injured or seriously sick, she would use her powers to help them.

Sesshoumaru kept his presence hidden from her. He did not want her to fear him as he thought about how best to go about getting her to mate with him. This was new to him since he never had to chase a female. They always chased him and he would rebuff them. Now the tables were turned and he was the one doing the chasing.

The first step, he thought, was to get her to agree to let him court her. Then, he will be able to get her to mate him.

He stayed there at the shrine for the remainder of the day, as he watched his female and everyone that she helped. The sun was finally setting as the last of the patrons were leaving the shrine. Once the last person left, Kagome closed the gates and set out to clean up the shrine.

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Kagome was not feeling well at the moment. She had been fighting a fever all day. She must have caught it last night when she got caught in that thunderstorm. She will take some medicine after she has completed her duties at the shrine.

Hidden in the trees was another male Inu youkai that was observing the female as she went about her duties. He has been watching her for a while now. She had resisted all of his attempts to mate her, but he was determined to get her.

Today was his lucky day since she seemed to be weak, it was not an honorable thing to do, but this was his chance to mate her. He jumped from the tree he was in and landed right behind her. He waited until she sensed him before he did anything.

Kagome was busy sweeping the shrine grounds and was hurrying to finish. She was tired and wanted to go inside and take some medicine for her fever. She jumped when she sensed a youkai near her, turning around she noticed an Inu youkai standing there.

She sighed heavily. This one does not know how to take no for an answer as she asked, “What are you doing here Osamu?”

“Ah milady, how nice of you to remember my name, it makes me feel very special.” said Osamu, as he bowed at the waist in greetings. His beast purred at the idea that she remembered his name.

Kagome rubbed her eyes, she did not have time for this. “Why wouldn’t I remember your name? You come here almost every week to ask me to mate you and still the answer is no. I don’t want a mate, so leave.”

This did not sit well with the male Inu. He was not going to take no for an answer today. “That may be true, but today is the day that you will become my mate. I will not take no for an answer. You will be mine!” At that moment Osamu attacked.

Kagome saw the male Inu coming towards her as she leaped out of the way. She summoned her powers and sent a blast of her Reiyouku towards the male. It hit him right in the chest as he went flying backwards, hitting a tree. But, there was a problem. She did not knock him out like she usually did and this was not good. She was weak from healing all day plus the fever was interfering with her concentration.

Osamu got up from the ground, his eyes turning red. His female was weak, this was his golden opportunity to finally subdue her and so he attacked again. Osamu reached for her, but, instead of grabbing her, his claws cut Kagome on her side. She fell down clutching her side as the pain ripped through her body.

Kagome was now hurt and she was finding it hard to move. She saw the male Inu stop in his tracks then turned and made his way towards her location.

Kagome was panicking as she screamed, “I don’t want to be your mate! When are you going to get that through your thick skull that I want no male in my life! I would rather die than mate with you.”

Osamu was not happy when he heard her words, he snarled saying, “You will come with me this night and become my mate. We shall discuss your disobedience later once I make you mine.”

He went to grab Kagome when he was forcibly thrown back. Osamu landed hard on his back as he got up and looked at the female. There was no way she could be this strong. When he looked at her, to his surprise, there was another more powerful Inu youkai standing in front of his female, protecting her.

“Who are you? And why are you interfering with my female?” shouted Osamu, as he flexed his claws at the male. This newcomer was not going to get his female.

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This is the end to another chapter. I gave you an inside look at Kagome’s history and where she came from. The things I write about are based on experience and observations. These things really do happen and its heart wrenching.

I’m sorry for the late post of this chapter. Unfortunately my work got in the way and putting in 18 hours days drains the life out of you. But the good news is that the project is now done. So that leaves me with more time for writing and posting.

I wanted to thank you all who have left a review for my story. They are wonderful to read and I do enjoy them. Though I cannot answer all of you personally I do read them. To answer some questions that you all have. Miroku, Sango, and Shippou are not in this story. Sorry guys but I didn’t put them in it. This was originally a one shot that got out of hand and now is the shortest story that I have ever written. This story has 14 chapters and no more. But I’m sure that you will find it to your liking.

In the next chapter find out who this newcomer is that has interrupted Osamu. We will watch as our favorite youkai tries to seduce our little Kagome, while he figures a way to get closer to her heart.

Until the next Chapter!

Ja ne!