Marked in Childhood

Ah ha! Another chapter! Please let me know how you like it! This isn't really one of my favorites... but oh well! I will probably update with one more chapter for today *6-2-06* so be on the look out for it! so uhm yea... Oh yes, I know that Sesshoumaru is abit OOC around Kagome, but he should be! He needs to be nice to his mate, eh? So he will be slightly nicer to her and only around her! And yea, I like to spell his name Sesshoumau, sorry, deal with it. :)


I dont own inuyasha and all that jazz... :) ENJOY!

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Kagome awoke the next to the smell of pancakes and freshly squeezed orange juice. Gathering the sheets up around her chest she sat up looking around for the food, she gasped at the sight before her. Sesshoumaru was sitting on the side of the bed holding her breakfast on a silver tray. Smiling at her, he set the tray on her lap then placed a light kiss on her lips.

“Good morning beautiful. I hope the food is satisfactory, I took it upon myself to make it.”

Kagome wiped a single tear away from eye before saying “Its not poisoned is it?”


Sesshoumarus mouth all but dropped open at hearing her remark, knowing he did not take kindly to her joke she swatted his arm.


“Lighten up I was just teasing, it smells wonderful. The rose was a nice touch also.” She smiled at him knowing he wouldn’t stay mad at her for long.


Giving her a gentle kiss on the top of her head, he gracefully rose to his feet from the bed. “I must take my leave for a short while. There are things that need to be discussed between your family and mine.”


She pushed her lips out before crossing her arms. “When will you come back? I wanted to spend some time with you today….”


“I will return as soon as I am able. This I promise. Now you need your strength so eat.” Without another word he was gone.


Kagome let out a sigh before returning her focused back to the food in front of her. ‘He did go to all the trouble of making this for me…He can be sweet when he wants to be. Maybe this whole mating thing won’t be as bad as I thought…’



Before Sesshoumaru even arrived he could hear the childish rants of his new brother-in-law. ‘Kami, let this meeting go shifty so this Sesshoumaru can return to Kagome.’ Sighing to himself he pushed his way into the Northern Lords study only to witness the beginning of Soutas outburst.


“You knew that this was going to happen all along and you did nothing to stop it!” Souta slammed a fist down on his fathers’ desk.


“This matter has nothing to do with you so I suggest you keep your opinion to yourself for the time being.” Toshikazu was going to let his sons’ outburst slide for now.


He understood that Souta was upset about being kept out of the loop on his sister being Sesshoumarus mate, but this was how it had to be. It would have been too risky to let him or anyone else besides the Elders to know.


Souta let a low growl escape from his throat “Father how could you seal your own flesh and bloods fate like this?”


“Tell me, why do you show such hostility towards Sesshoumaru? This insures an air tight treaty between the Western and Northern lands; also it insures a future heir for the West. There is no room for discussion, what’s done is done and nothing can change that.”


“And you think he –points over to Sesshoumaru- is the best choice? I have no personal hostility towards him. I just do not believe he would be good mate for my sister. He’s cold, emotionless, and kills without regard.”


Toshikazu looked from Souta, to Sesshoumaru then back to Souta. “He is how a young lord should act; perhaps it would do you some good to take notice. He tends to his duties in a responsible manner, I am sure he is not completely emotionless or your sister would not have accepted him as her mate and without a doubt in my mind I am quiet sure he will be able to protect her and any heirs she produces him.”


Sesshoumaru had taken his place sitting between his father and younger brother, whom sat across from Toshikazu, and Souta whom had angled his chair to the side so he could keep an eye on both parties.


“My son has spoken his mind on this issue; you make speak yours now if you wish.” Toshikazu leaned back into his chair waiting for the young lords’ response.


A sudden feeling of distress washed over Sesshourmaru ‘Kagome…something has upset her.’


“This Sesshoumaru does not wish to discuss his personal relationship with his mate, which he is currently kept from seeing. I only agreed to this meeting to formally tell you the mating ritual has been completed, Toshikazu, not to do so would have been dishonorable of this Sesshoumaru. Now if there is nothing else, I bid you good day.” Sesshoumaru rose to his feet, bowed and made his way to the door.


Both Inuyasha and Souta had their mouths open due to shock of how straight forward his statements had been.


“Feh, I have something to say and I don’t care what anyone thinks! No one asked me if I wanted the wench as my sister-in-law.” Inuyasha received three very cold glares.


“You two may be excused I think you have both ran your mouths enough for one day.” Toshikazu waved his hand to dismiss the two younger lords.


Before taking their leave Souta addressed his father once more “Father, I can assure you this is not over with.”


Inutaisho who has remained quiet through out the whole ordeal finally spoke. “Do you have an regrets in agreeing to their matting?”


Toshikazu was somewhat surprised by his friends statement. “No, I do not have such feelings. If I did not think he would be good to or for her, I would have had the mark removed from her body the night I had her memories suppressed.”


Inutaisho nodded his head in agreement. “Hai, I think she will be good for him as well, maybe it will lighten the boy up some.”



Kagome had just finished placing her tray on the bedside table and was making her way to get dressed when there was a light knock on her chambers door.


Mumbling to herself and throwing on her robe she told who ever was there they may enter. “Mother, Izayoi –bows- What do I owe the pleasure?”


“We just wanted to check up on you this morning. How are you holding up so far my dear?” Izayoi could hardly keep her happiness from exploding from her as she embraced Kagome.


Kagome was shocked when Izayoi hugged her but just shrugged it off. “I’m doing fine, why wouldn’t I be?” she gave them both a questioning look.


“How about we all sit down and have some tea? Wouldn’t tea be nice Jun?” Kagome found herself being pulled over to a table and pushed down into a chair.


Her mothers’ voice rang out as she called for a servant to fetch them some tea before she joined them at the table.


Jun studied her daughter for a few moments "So I see Sesshoumaru has already given you his gift! You look wonderful Kagome. Tell me, when are you planning on repaying him for his generosity?"


“Ok, what’s going on? I know you have a reason for being here…” Kagome looked back and forth between the two ladies.


“Kagome dear, do you know what your new duties are now that you are Sesshoumarus mate?”


“Uh, duties? What duties?” Jun simply smiled as she poured all three of them some tea. “Yes duties honey, you have a few of them now that you are the future lady of the West. You will have even more once yo actually take the title.”


“Well you now have my attention, so spill it already!” Kagome never could stand it when someone knew something she didn’t.


“Kagome, now that you are his mate, Sesshoumaru is going to expect many things fro you. You will be expected to do these things without arguing or questioning the motives behind them.” Kagome just raised an eyebrow still not grasping what her mother was hinting at.


“Kagome, dear.” Izayoi spoke up. “You need to make yourself available to Sesshoumaru at all times. Mentally, emotionally and physically. You’re the only one he can come too when he’s distressed, so you must be strong for him.”


“I didn’t need to be told all this. Being there for someone comes naturally when you care about them.” Kagome said matter-of-factly.


The two ladies just looked at each other “Yes I guess it does come naturally, but honey, let me stress how important it for you to submit to him until your bonding is completely finished. Even though the initial mating ritual is complete, the bonding one isn’t.”


Kagome once again had a confused look on her face. “Jun I don’t think you’re explaining it clear enough for her, let me try I have experience since I have Inuyasha for a son.” Izayoi’s comment earned a loud ‘HEY!’ from Kagome.


“Just because I don’t understand what it is you two are trying to explain to me doesn’t mean I’m stupid. I’m new to all this mating stuff so back off! And I’m not stupid like Inuyasha!” Kagome was at her wits ends with this conversation.


Both ladies put their hands up defensively and shook their heads. “Ok, ok, point taken little one. I guess I’ll just be blunt then. Over the next few days Sesshoumaru is going to want to mate with you as much as possible and we were just trying to warn you about it. You will be wise to submit and not fight him despite how sore you become.”


Kagome had been sipping on her tea when Izayoi’s words reached her ears, just about spitting it all over her.


“Mother why do you seem to calm about this? You know what he’s going to do right? What he expects…me to do?” Jun just chuckled at her daughters’ statement.


“Of course I do love; he is a male demon after all. An inu demon at that, which makes it that more important for you to just give me what he wants. I’m fine with this because one: it’s not like this hasn’t happened between you two before and two: I want grandchildren.” Kagome fell over anime style.


Regaining her composure back Kagome looked at both women who had smug looks on their faces. “That’s what this is all about! Grandchildren! Is that what you meant by repaying him? You’ll be lucky to even have one now! Get out! I want to be alone.” Knowing it wouldn’t be best to continue their conversation with the emotional teen both ladies bowed before making their way out the door.


“Hey how are you Kagome? Have fun mating Kagome? When can we expect a grandchild Kagome? Think we care about your feelings Kagome? No we don’t! GAH! The nerve of them!” Kagome was too caught up in her rants to notice Sesshoumaru had entered the room until she was swept up off the floor and into two strong arms.


Sesshoumaru nuzzled her neck trying to calm her down. “What has gotten my mate so riled up? What distresses you so?”


Kagome untangled herself from his grip and without a response to his question she turned back to the task she had been doing before their moms had made their appearance.


Sesshoumaru made himself hold back a growl as she walked further away ignoring him in the process. “Answer.”


Kagome knowing she was pushing it still decided to ignore his request and went on with dressing herself. ‘I don’t care if I’m suppose to submit to him, just because I’m his mate now doesn’t mean I’m going to loose who I am in the process, I’ve never backed down and I wont start now!’


Having enough of being shunned Sesshoumaru quickly darted behind her, grabbing her wrist, he threw her against a wall. “This Sesshoumaru will ask once more, Answer!”


Not letting her surprise show Kagome lifted herself up off the floor, sending him a glare what would make hell seem cold before readjusting her kimono. Sesshoumarus eyes flashed over with red, in one stride he had her pinned by her neck up against her chamber wall, feet barely touching the floor.


Squeezing her neck a little more he spoke “You will do well to learn your place, This Sesshoumaru will make sure of this.” He released her letting her fall back to the ground in a slump.


Sesshoumaru felt regret consume his heart when he saw how afraid she was of him, but this needed to be done. He had never let anyone defy him and get away with it. Even if she was his mate, he could not allow it, he would have to be harder on her than anyone else. What if she did this in front of servants? Or even worse other Lords or the Elders. He had to put a stop to her defiance before it even started.


Trying to choke back tears Kagome finally spoke... “I-I can’t believe you did that…! If you really want to know why I’m so upset go ask our mothers!”


“They are not here at the moment, so explain yourself.” Sesshoumaru stuck his hand out to help her up only for it to be swatted away, this earned his beast to growl out a warning.


“They came in here right after you left for your little meeting with my father. They explained –for the most part- what my duties would be now since I am your mate. But really what they came here for is to find out when they could expect a grandchild!”


Sesshoumaru was a little taken back “The thought of bearing this Sesshoumaru an heir causes you distress?”


Kagome pressed her forehead against his chest and shook her head “No love, the thought is actually something I can look forward too, but the nerve of them coming in here like that and asking me the way they did, it just seems like that’s all they cared about. Is that what I’m expected to do now? Pop out a pup when ever someone wants us to have one!”


Kagome felt tears threaten to fall again, but this time it was out of anger not sadness or fear.


Sesshoumaru let a smirk appear on his lips. “This is to be expected of you yes, you will have an heir for me. For now that can wait, I have some issues I wish to discuss with our mothers.”


Placing a kiss on her cheek he walked toward the door, before exiting he threw out over his shoulder


“Do not think you have escaped your punishment for your defiance. You are to bathe and return here admittedly after you have finished and await further instructions.” Without leaving any room for her to reply he was out the door.


Kagome stomped her foot on the ground before making her way toward her personal hot springs.



Jun and Izayoi had just finished explaining to their mates what had transpired earlier in Kagomes chambers when an enraged young lord busted through the study’s doors.


“Wenches! You will do well to explain your actions to this Sesshoumaru, now!” Sesshoumaru heard the older lords growl at the fact he had called their mates ‘wenches’ but knew they wouldn’t interfere.


“Sessh, calm down dear. We had a girl chat with her that’s all, she got upset when we asked about our future grandchildren.” Izayoi glanced over at her mate for support but he simply shook his head no.


“It is not your place to medal in our affairs. Pry again and this Sesshoumaru will see too it neither of you will see said grandchild.” Both ladies let out a loud gasp


"Kagome would never allow you to do that! She knows it would break our hearts." Jun spat out.


Sesshoumaru merely smirked at Jun as he took a seat beside his father. "Toshikazu, this Sesshoumaru sees where his mate gets her mouth from."


Toshikazu nodded his head in agreement which earned him a death glare from Jun. 'Guess this means I'll be sleeping alone tonight...'


Without even asking Sesshoumaru reached for a piece of paper, jotting down a few words he folded it in half. Summoning a servant over, he handed him the note along with a small package which he had hidden up his kimono sleeve. After bowing the servant left the study to carry out his new orders.


"And what was all that about?" Izayoi looked at her step-son with questioning eyes.


"For part of her punishment this Sesshoumaru instructed his mate to stay in her chambers and await further orders. That, mother, was what that was all about." Sesshoumaru had called Izayoi 'mother' for as long as he could remember. She had not tried to replace his mother after her death, she was just merely there for comfort. He felt no real hatred for the women, even though she was human. She had always treated him as her own, no different from Inuyasha, he did see her as a mother figure. He would never admit such feelings though.


Standing from her chair Jun clenched her fists "Punishment? What are you punishing my sweet baby girl for? I swear if you hurt one hair on her beautiful..." before Jun could continue her interrogation or threaten him any further Toshikazu interrupted her.


"Sit down woman and be quiet! She is no longer your baby but his mate. If he thinks there is need for punishment then do not question his actions! Is that clear?"


Toshikazu did feel bad for being so strict with her but she had slipped from her place by questioning what Sesshoumaru's motives where.


Knowing he would never explain himself to his mother-in-law Toshikazu took it upon himself to ask instead knowing it would calm his mate "Even though it is not our business would you please explain what it was that Kagome did, Sesshoumaru?"


Knowing why Toshikazu was asking, staring straight at Jun, Sesshoumaru answered "She defied, ignored and straight out disrespected me. This Sesshoumaru will not tolerate such behavior from anyone. Her actions will be dealt with accordingly and will not be repeated."


Inutashio chuckled at his eldest son’s statement "She is a strong willed girl Sesshoumaru. I'm sure she will not give in without a fight, despite what you may think."


"Unlike you father, I will not go easy on her simply because she is my mate.. This punishment will be carried out effectively, without hesitation."


His father patted him on the shoulder "Do what you think is best my son. But do you honestly think Kagome will let you get away with it? You grew up with her, you know how she is."


Sesshoumaru set back in the chair a little to contemplate over his fathers words. 'No, she won't let me get away with it. She will try to get me back...' This brought an evil smirk to his lips, which made the other four around him uneasy.



Kagome had been pacing in her room some time now trying to figure out what Sesshoumaru was planning on doing to her once he returned. There a knock on her chamber door which caused her to jump slightly, she wasn’t really in the mood for visitors so she shouted out a harsh 'I'm busy, go away'. The knocking didn't go away, if anything it became louder, as if several people were trying to break it down.


Getting aggravated with the noise Kagome ran over and roughly opened it up to scream at who ever was making the racket. Kagome was surprised to see who all was outside her door. The only people that were missing were Shippo and Kanna.


"What the hell is all this?" Kagome asked while being pushed back inside her room by Sango who answered her


"Well if you really want to know, we all came to see how you were since Lord high and mighty swept you off last night before we could ask you anything!" Kagome knew it was no use in fighting them on this, she was out numbered sixteen to one.


Letting out a huff Kagome slammed her chamber door shut before sitting on her bed between Sango and Kikyo.


Raising her eyebrow mainly at her brother "I expected you girls to show up eventually but not all of you guys. Becoming nosy are we?"


"More like concerned you nitwit, you ran off last night and you weren't at dinner tonight! Now explain what the hell is going on, NOW. Before I could get everything out of father this morning he kicked Inuyasha and me out of his study." Souta crossed his arms angrily and Inuyasha just let out a 'feh'.


"Are you really that dense? I'm Sesshoumarus mate now, simple as that..." Kagome then explained everything that had happened from the time they were little up too what had happened this morning with her mother and Izayoi, leaving out what happened afterwards when Sesshoumaru had come back.


Kagome couldn’t help but laugh at how wide all of their eyes had gotten.


"If mating is this complicated, I think I'm just going to court you Rin." Kohaku stated nervously.


Rin nodded her head "Let’s go out into the gardens, Rin wants to pick flowers!" Everyone just laughed as the young couple ran out of the room as fast as they could.


On their way out they almost knocked over the servant which was getting ready to knock on Kagomes door. Kagome had noticed him and called out to him letting him know he could enter. Walking swiftly he kneeled before Kagome handed her the letter and package.


"Lord Sesshoumaru asked me to deliver these items to you milady. He requested you follow the instructions in the note." with that the servant left as quickly as he had arrived.


While Kagome unfolding the note Sango snatched the package off her lap to open it. Kagome saw her friends movements before she even attempted to carry them out, but was a second to late in reacting.


"Hey! That doesn't have your name on it Sagon, give it back!" Before Kagome could snatch it back Sango threw it across from her, not really aiming at anyone before being tackled back on to the bed by her best friend.


Miroku was the first to realize the position which Sango and Kagome were lying in "My, my, what a sight. Mind if I join you two lovely ladies?"


Inuyasha took it upon himself to hit the backside of his cousins’ head. Not really caring about his comment, he just never liked passing up a chance to hit Miroku.


The package which Sango had thrown ended up in Narakus lap, Kaguya reached over and grabbed it, opening it up she let out a small gasp.


"Their beautiful! How come you never give me anything like this Naraku?" Now wondering what Sesshoumaru had given Kagome every female but Kagome ran over to gaze into the box.


Kagome turned her attention back to the note still in her hand and began reading it to herself...


Wear these along with the surprise in your dresser. I expect you to be dressed by the time I return later tonight. - Sesshoumaru


'He never was one of many words. Always straight to the point.' Kagomes attention then snapped in the directions of 'oooohh's and aahh's'.


Pushing her friends aside she finally saw what all the commotion was about. Sesshoumaru had sent what looked like four bracelets. Kagome took one in her hand to study it, despite it being dainty it looked so elegant.


All four bracelets were made out of silver with amethyst jewels randomly placed all the way around. Kagome was to busy studying them to notice the slight feeling of magic which came from them.


Unbeknown to her and the other females, the guys knew exactly what they were.


All of them smirked at knowing what was going to take place once Sesshoumaru came back, everyone but Souta that is.


"Kagome I really don't think you should put those on..."


"Who asked you? Don't listen to him Kagome, go on try them on. But I think the slightly bigger ones are meant to be anklets!" Yura was right two of them were meant for Kagomes ankles.


Seeing his sister put on all four pieces of jewelry, Souta became enraged and stormed out of the room without saying why.


"Now what do you think lit a fire under his ass?" Kikyo questioned while looking at Inuyasha.


"Uhm, I think we should go now, I'll explain later." The guys then grabbed the closest girls arm and dragged the out of Kagomes chamber.


"What the hell is going on here? Everyone is acting like they've lost it! What ever, now time to see what surprise he left me in my dresser..." Kagome opened the dresser doors and started digging through everything until she found a silk wrapped package.


Shutting the dresser she walked back over to her bed to unwrap the present. She wasn’t sure which surprised her more, the fact that there was another note or what laid under it. Placing the note and jewelry to the side, she was slightly baffled by what she saw, holding up the contents she studied it curiously.


At first she thought it was a rag, it might as well been! It would have covered up more than this would! The item was a silk purple night dress. No sleeves, just two straps that tied behind her neck, the fron would barely covered her breasts, the sides below her breasts down to her hips were cut out and held together with two string that were separated about 3inches apart. The dress once again joined completely below her hip for another 4 inches.


Kagome gulped slightly turning her attention back to note, picking it up she read it out loud to herself.


Your hair it to be worn down. The only light that should be lit, are candles on your beside table. Wear the sleepwear, and only the sleep wear! - Sesshoumaru


Wasting no time Kagome changed into her new present, studying herself in the mirror she did admit she looked sexy.


'He won't know what hit him...' She brushed her long hair, smirking she placed her two sliver leaves on each side of her head.


'If he thinks I'm going to give in with out a fight... he’s got another thing coming.' She lit the candles beside her bed as he instructed then proceeded to turn all other light sources off before crawling into her bed to await the punishment her mate had promised her earlier and to scheme up her own plan of action.