Foolish Games

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Chapter IX: Leaving The Castle

Millions of thought ran through her mind as Sesshoumaru continued to ravage her mouth. Were they moving too fast? Was she making a mistake? Was she ready for this? Did she want this? But as he broke the kiss to stare I her eyes. She knew the answer. She did want this. She couldn't remember wanting anything more than this. And this time she was the one who initiated the next kiss between them. A kiss he was more than happy to return.

Kagome pushed her fingers through the silky mass of his hair and massaged his scalp. He groaned in her mouth. She abandoned his mouth and started raining kisses all over his face. She kissed the bridge of his nose, his closed eyes, his cheeks and his forehead. She nibbled on his earlobes. Sesshoumaru moaned with pleasure. He tried to push her off him but she refused to move. She trailed her lips down his neck and kissed him all over his chest, making sure to catch his male nipples between her lips. She pushed him down the bed so he was lying down instead of sitting up. She started licking her way down his chest, trailing her lips dangerously close to his midsection. On her way, she stopped to kiss the magenta stripes that adorn his hips then his belly button. That did it. His control snapped and he took over.

He flipped them over so she was under him. With his razor-sharp claws, he ripped off her sleeping kimono. He growled low in his throat when he saw her naked body for the first time. She was gorgeous. Not an ounce of excess fat on her. She was toned but still as soft as a woman should be. Her skin glowed in the moonlight. He couldn't resist anymore. He dipped his head and took her lips in another kiss. He left her panting while he returned the favor for her previous torture. He kissed her everywhere, tasted every inch of her body.

Kagome was delirious with pleasure. She didn't know someone could make her feel so good but he did. He knew exactly where to touch her, where to kiss her. She felt like she was going to burst into flames if he didn't do something. Her mind wasn't sure about what she wanted him to do but her body knew. It shamelessly pushed itself closer to him. Silently begging him for fulfillment.

However, Sesshoumaru wasn't ready to give her the relief she sought. With his lips, tongue and hands, he took her to the edge but never let her reach climax. Every time she was closed, he retreated. Time and time again, he teased her.

"Sesshoumaru"¦please."

He smirked as she forced his head closer to her heat. He obeyed her and tasted her core. She tasted sweeter than nectar. He ran his tongue over her protruding nub and she trembled with pleasure. He licked her a bit and finally allowed her the relief she desired.

Kagome trembled at the force of her orgasm. She almost cried at the intensity of it. She had never felt something so powerful before. He prolonged her orgasm by sucking her clit.

Once she caught her breathe, he moved back to kiss her. With care, he settle himself between her thighs. Slowly he eased himself inside her all the while holding her gaze. He wanted her to know that he was the one making love to her. For that moment, he wanted to be the only thing on her mind. He paused when he felt her maidenhead. He silently apologized to her for the pain he knew he was going to cause her.

Slowly, he entered her. Kagome let out a painful yelp. It hurt. Her inside were being torn asunder. She was grateful that he didn't move. He lay still between her legs. He kissed her sweetly, trying to take her mind away from the pain. After a while, the pain subsided and she moved ever so slightly. That was all he needed. He started moving inside, slowly at first but soon he picked the pace. Before long he was pounding into her. Not that she minded since she was the one begging him to go faster and deeper. He thrust deeper taking them both to a place reserved only for lovers. They both stumbled over the edge into a heart-shattering climax. At that moment, their hearts connected and their souls merged, awakening something that lay dormant till now.

Kagome could barely move. Her muscles were lax. Even breathing took an effort. Sesshoumaru's body was still on top and inside of her. She liked the contact of his skin against hers and besides she didn't have enough energy to push him away. They both fell asleep in each others' arms.

Throughout the night, they woke up, reached out for each other and rekindle the passion that burned between them. They made love several time before they both fell, exhaustedly, asleep.

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Kagome woke from the best sleep she ever had in years. Her body was still tingling from her lover's touch. Who would have thought that the ice prince could be such a great lover? He touched her in all the right places giving her maximum pleasure. She didn't want to get out of the bed just yet. She wanted to cherish this moment just for a while longer.

She knew she had to get up though. Dawn was already here and she knew Sesshoumaru would be waiting for her in the dojo. Just the thought of him filled her stomach with thousands of little butterflies. She couldn't wait to see him this morning. Would he take her in his arms and kiss her senseless or would he act as if nothing happen between them. There was only way to find out. She got out of bed and looked for her sleeping yakuta. She found the ruined material at the foot of the bed. She picked it up and looked at it. There was no way this thing was going to covered her up. She looked around the room looking for something to wear. She just needed something to wear until she reached her room and changed.

She walked to Sesshoumaru's closet and opened the door. Inside were the most beautiful clothes she had ever seen. He had several different kimonos. Most of them were black or white. His familiar white kimono and armor were in there too. She felt guilty sneaking around his closet. She grabbed the closest thing to her which turned out to be a black gi with a giant sliver dog on the bag. She quickly slipped it on and closed the door. She was tying the gi around her when the chamber's door flew opened. She turned and blushed crimson when she saw Sesshoumaru.

"You're awake." He said.

She simply nodded. Kagome clutched at the gi tighter. Sesshoumaru moved until he was standing in front of her. He touched her face and brought her eyes level to his.

"Are you alright?"

"Yes."

"I thought that I might've hurt you."

"You didn't."

"Good."

He kissed her hard. She let go of her of the shirt to wrap her arms around his neck. He pulled her closer to him and deepened the kiss. They broke apart when they heard Jakken's voice calling his master.

"Sesshoumaru-sama?"

"Get dress and meet me in my study."

"We're not training today?" she asked

"No. We need to talk about your quest."

She nodded and he went off. She left his room and quickly run to hers. Thank god there weren't anyone in the halls. She quickly bathed and dressed. She found him in his study like he said he would. He was sitting behind his desk looking a scroll. He didn't raise his head when she entered.

"Come here, I want to show you something." He said.

She walked toward and stood over his shoulder. He turned and pulled her to his lap. She sat there as if it was the most natural thing. She could feel his warm breathe against the side of her neck.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Read it."

She turned her attention to the parchment in front of her. After reading the first line, she became serious. She turned to face Sesshoumaru.

"What is this?"

"It's a scroll I found about the legend of the Shikon no Tama. Read it."

The Legend of the Shikon no Tama

The Shikon no Tama or the Jewel of Four Souls was created by four goddesses. These four goddesses were Naura, Dona, Galadhia, and Alussia. Naura was the goddess of Fire. She lived in the South and her season was summer. Dona was the goddess of metal, the air element. She lived in the West and controlled the forces of gravity. Galadhia was the goddess of Wood. Her season is spring and she lives in the East. Alussia was the goddess of Water. She's the element of life and power. She lives in the north.

There is also a fifth goddess, Ereka. Ereka is the goddess of Earth. She is both Ying and Ying. She is the center of everything. Ereka was the favorite of both humans and demons. They praise her for giving them food and shelter. They didn't worship the other goddesses as much because they thought that without her, the other four could not exist. The other four goddesses were furious. Out of anger sprang the Jewel of Four Souls. The jewel was to be a gift to both humans and demons. Whoever possesses the jewel would possess powers that rival the gods.

The Fates were not happy with this turn of events. As a punishment, the four, as well as Ereka, were turned into humans. They were to live on earth for millennia and only one of pure heart could wish on Shikon no Tama. Ereka was appointed the guardianship of the Shikon no Tama. Before the millennia was over, Ereka died in battle as a mortal and the jewel disappear. It reappeared when the priestess Midoriko was born.

Some believe that Midoriko was Ereka's reincarnation since the goddess' soul was never reincarnated. It is said that"¦

The scroll stopped there since it was missing the end piece.

"Is it true?" She asked.

"Your guess is as good as mine. However, some of the things the scroll said seem to be true."

She nodded now. The information she learned was helpful but she was still confused.

"So what do I do now?" She thought out loud.

"You need to harness the power of the jewel if you're going to defeat Naraku."

"But I have no idea how to do that"

"Your powers are like white magic. They defend instead of offend. They only reacted when you're in danger. Until you learned to control them at will, you won't succeed in your quest."

She knew that. But she never had any miko training so she didn't know the first thing about miko magic. Her power had a mind on its own and like he said, they only react when she was danger. She had asked Kaede about them and the old priestess had thought her all she knew. But it wasn't enough. Her training with Sesshoumaru had helped her a lot. She could defend herself without relying on anyone else to protect her. She could even create holly arrows with her ki. It took lots of practice but she could do it. And the other day, he taught her how to create energy ball. She wasn't that good since he showed her only once but that was one thing she could use if needed.

"We'll be leaving the castle soon. You need to get ready."

"Alright."

She left the study, deep in thought. She returned her room and started packing. She didn't take any of the kimonos, Sesshoumaru had given her. Instead she packed the clothes she had brought from her time. She changed from the kimono she was wearing into a pair of faded black jeans, a pink short-sleeves tank top and her new running shoes. She put the things she would need in her bag. She then went in search for Sesshoumaru. She needed to ask him a favor before they left. He was still in his study but this time he was writing. She went in.

"Sesshoumaru, can I ask you something?"

He nodded.

"Can I leave Shippo here with Rin?"

"If you wish."

"Thanks." She said, with a smile.

"Are you ready to leave?" He asked.

"Yes. I just have to say goodbye to Rin."

"I'll meet you in the garden in a few minutes."

"Okay."

She found Shippo and Rin playing in the garden. Jaken was sitting under a three watching over them. When they saw Kagome, the children ran to her. they looked at her clothes and suddenly they knew something was wrong.

"Morning, you two."

"Morning, mama."

"Morning, Kagome-sama."

"Are you two behaving?"

They both nodded.

"Are you leaving, Kagome-sama?" Rin asked.

"Yes. I have to leave. I'm going back to my friends."

"But I don't want you to go." Rin started crying.

"Rin, don't cry. I'm leaving Shippo with you."

"But I want to go with you." Shippo started.

She kneel down in front of them and pulled them both to her. Rin and Shippo were both in tears because their beloved mother-figure was leaving them. What if she didn't come and forgot all about them.

"Listen to me. Shikon no Tama is almost completed and Naraku has most of shards. He's getting stronger and I can't let him get any more of the shards. I know he won't dare come back to the western lands. So you will be safer here and you know I have to fight him. I have no choice."

They nodded.

"I will come back for you as soon as this is over. You know I will never leave you." She said to Shippo.

"Okay."

"I want you to be on your best behavior while I'm gone. I want you to take care of each other, okay?"

"You can count on me, Mommy."

"Me too, Kagome-sama."

"I know. You've grown up so much. I'm so proud of you. Both of you."

They hugged each other.

"I'll come back as soon as possible. I promise."

Sesshoumaru found her in the garden. She stood up.

"Bye, you guys." She said.

"Bye." Both Rin and Shippo.

They ran off to find Jaken. She turned to face Sesshoumaru.

"I'm ready to go."

He gave her his hand and she took it. He pulled her closer to him and summoned his youki cloud. Moments later, they were flying high up in the clouds. Neither said a word. They were both thinking about the reactions of her friends, especially Inuyasha when she told them that Sesshoumaru would be joining their group. She knew it was not going to be pretty but if Inuyasha could invite his lover to join their group then so could she. After all, Sesshoumaru was her lover now.

Author's note: I know that's not the story of the Shikon no Tama but I need this legend to work for what i have in store for later.

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