Shadows of the Forbidden by Calpurnia the Forlorn

Chapter One

THIS FIC (ALL OF IT) IS DEDICATED TO ~OMFG~ FOR ANSKING ME TO CONTINUE. SHE/HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO WANTED MORE. I am seriously inclined to think it's a female, because she called Sesshy-sama a cutie. I have never heard those words come out of a gay man's mouth... But even still, I DEDICATE THIS FIC TO ~OMFG~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chapter 1; When You Kiss Me...

This could be it.

I think I'm in love.

It's love this time.

The room was silent as Kagome made her way to her usual bed in the village. After another hectic day of fighting youkai, she had finally announced that they either go back to Kaede's or she was going to go insane. With a sigh, the ebony haired girl let her thoughts cloud her mind. I wish Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru would stop all this cockamamie fighting all the time. I'm getting sick of it. She thought glumly.

It just seems to fit.

I think I'm in love.

This love is mine.

Kagome winced as her back touched the soft fabric of the blankets. If Inuyasha had been there, or even Shippo, they would have said they could smell her blood. Everyone would have started asking questions, and eventually, everyone would have seen the scars that laced her back like ribbons upon a curtain. My love asked me to tell them nothing, and I won't. They have no right to know, anyway. She thought haughtily. I wish I could be a good girl for my master, just once. She whimpered as she rolled over to catch some much needed sleep.

I can see you with me when I'm older.

All my lonely nights are finally over.

You took the weight of the world off my shoulders.

Kagome was violently wakened when a firm hand made contact with her face. Suppressing a shocked yelp, the girl turned to face her tormentor. "Sesshoumaru." she breathed. "Silence!" The aforementioned youkai hissed, and slapped her again.

Oh, when you kiss me.

I know you miss me.

And when you're with me.

The world just goes away.

The way you hold me.

The way you show me.

That you adore me.

Oh, when you kiss me.

Silent tears flowed like a river down rosy cheeks as Sesshoumaru kissed her tenderly. "You know why this must be done." He murmured solemnly, and slammed her head into the floor. Stars danced before her eyes, and still Kagome made no noise. He's only reprimanding me for failing to defeat Naraku... She thought wistfully.

You are the one.

I think I'm in love.

Life has begun.

Sesshoumaru tied His Kagome to the bedposts, ripping her shirt as he did so, exposing her back to the cool night air. Down came the whip with a sickening crack. Not a sound was heard from the girl as the leather cut a neat line from her left shoulder to her right hip.

I can see the two of us together.

I know I'm going to be with you forever.

Love couldn't be any better.

After each horrific crack of the whip, Kagome received a fierce kiss as her reward for remaining dutifully quiet. Perhaps I'm finally doing better. She thought, and winced as another blow sent her reeling. Another kiss brought her back to reality. Blood coated her silken tresses.

Oh, when you kiss me.

I know you miss me.

And when you're with me.

The world just goes away.

The way you hold me.

The way you show me.

That you adore me.

Oh, when you kiss me.

Sesshoumaru placed a claw over Kagome's right eye, and slowly pulled downward. A manic gleam formed in his eyes, his lips upturned in a sadistic grin as he sealed the eye closed. Had he added just a little more pressure, she wouldn't have had that eye to use again. As it was, a lot of energy and time would be given just to re-open the eye.

The taiyoukai held the fragile girl to his chest, caressing his new blessing on the ebony haired ones' pale face. "You are mine." He whispered softly. Kagome nodded, respect and an unhealthy love for this monster shown clearly on her bloodied face. He only beats me because he loves me. She thought longingly.

I can see you with me when I'm older.

All my lonely nights are finally over.

You took the weight of the world off my shoulders.

Kagome moaned in agony as Sesshoumaru traced the path of the girl's collarbone with his claws leaving sizzling marks that would, most definitely, scar. Before another sound could be heard, Kagome felt those same claws ripping scars down her arms and legs. Down her stomach, over her wet cheeks, leaving her unrecognizable to any save Sesshoumaru.

And when you kiss me.

I know you miss me.

And when you're with me.

The world just goes away.

The way you hold me.

The way you show me.

That you adore me.

The world just goes away.

Kagome watched from her place on the floor, surrounded by a pool of her own blood, as Sesshoumaru made his way to the window. Regret had hold of her soul. Why is he leaving? I must have done something terrible to upset him. Kagome whimpered at the thought.

And when you kiss me.

I know you miss me.

Sesshoumaru turned just before jumping from the window and blew his ebony haired lover

a kiss. "Don't forget to clean this mess up before the others return. We wouldn't want your silly friends to start asking questions, would we?" Kagome gurgled a "no". Sesshoumaru grinned evilly. "Good girl." he whispered. Fresh tears rolled their way down Kagome's bloodstained cheeks. I'm a good girl... She thought, happily.

Oh the world just goes away.

Kagome shuddered and, with a soft sigh, gave in to the gentle pull of unconsciousness, letting the world turn black.

When you kiss me.

Chapter 2; Unseen Eyes

A bluish glow covered the girl as she healed her wounds. Energy was taken and exhaustion bid her to fall on her knees. Her master would be displeased at her apparent weakness. Kagome stood and continued to wipe the blood from the floor. The masking spell she had cast was drawing her down, and the Healing was going to knock her out soon, but the others couldn't know. He would be angry if they knew, and she would never make Him angry.

She sighed in remembrance. The punishment had been beautifully painful, as it always was. She winced as the Healing finally managed to re-open her eye. She had become something of a masochist since she'd been seeing her master, three years o pain and pleasure had given her that.

Sesshoumaru-sama... When will you come again? A shaking sob left her as she lifted the cloth from the now spotless floor. Every moment without him was like a million needles piercing her flesh. Every breath without his scent was a hot iron flaying her skin from her bones. Every thing she saw without his perfection to sooth it was a sword cutting her heart from her broken, torn ribs.

Pain was a virtue if it came from him. Inuyasha would never have understood how deeply in love she had fallen for her Master. Shippo would have cried that she was allowing pain to come to her person, Sango would have killed Him, and Miroku would have helped. She couldn't let this happen. She needed him. She burned for his touch, for the swift slice of his claws and the painful hiss of his toxic whip. Their relationship had never been sexual, but masochistic pain was very much like sex.

She nearly reached orgasm every time he punished her for disobedience, and last night had been no different.

Shaking her thoughts from her head, Kagome stood and carried the rage out into the night, throwing them a nearby stream to be taken to the river. She watched them a moment, then trudged back to Kaede's hut, resting herself for an uneventful sleep.

A figure watched the girl take her beating from the Western Lord. He himself had reveled in her beautiful screams. He had wanted desperately to be the one pulling them from her throat. He had watched in awe that she was so obedient to one who caused such pain. Her arousal had been pain-staking obvious as well.

He followed her to the stream and waited until she was out of sight before he plucked the still-heavily-blood-coated rags from it. He liked at the blood, savoring its taste against his tongue. The sweet nectar was divine. He wanted more. Fangs grew over his lip and he gave a wicked grin. This sweet little thing was going to find herself in a position she hadn't expected before. He wanted her breathing his name in pleased anguish.

He caught the smell of sunrise on the air, and drifted back toward his hiding place. He could wait until evening to find her again. He would have her at any and all costs. She was a marvelous creature, one that he was certain would bring great honor to his family. She would make a most radiant prize, and an even greater puzzle. He lay in his bed and let his mind drift over the wonder that was this miko as he drifted to the sleep of the dead.

Inuyasha woke the next morning with a frown on his face. He dreams had been filled with the breathless screams on Kagome. He went to check on her, sighing in relief to see that she was unharmed as usual. She woke to his presence and murmured a word... Tatsujin? He thought. Why would she say master? He shuddered as he recalled his dream. It couldn't have been real, could it?

He shook it off when her beautiful mahogany eyes graced his. "Good morning, Inu-kun!" She said brightly, sitting up. There was a tired look about her, but that wasn't unusual this time of the day. "When are we leaving?" She inquired, packing their things for the day ahead. "As soon as the others get up." He grunted while turning and walking back to the front of the hut.

He hated being boxed in, but he had felt as though Kagome were in danger... An ominous feeling, that was. He had been so sure they were going to be attacked... But it had never happened. And Kagome seemed as cheery as usual. He leaped into the nearest tree and waited. The others would come out soon and they'd be off. He frowned.

Even now the feeling of lurking evil surrounded his conscious. Miroku had sensed nothing, but even still, he could feel its presence.

He growled in frustration and cast it from his mind. He was just being paranoid.

Kagome picked up her bag and went outside, setting it on the grass just below the tree she knew Inuyasha had taken possession of. She turned and left again, returning with a blurry eyed Shippo and two grumbling ningen. She grabbed her bag and looked up expectantly. Inuyasha grunted and jumped down, dutifully taking his position as leader.

The day was uneventful. Kagome had sensed a shard, but whenever they got close to it's location, the damn thing had moved farther away. It was running! They ran and ran, Sango, Miroku, and Shippo on Kirara and Kagome with Inuyasha, but they never got within more than ten miles of the youkai. It was frustrating to say the least.

Sango grumbled under her breath and pulled Kagome away from the camp. "I know you'll want a bath," she said, "and I want to get away from everyone." "Won't you join me for a bath?" Kagome asked. Sango frowned. "If you bathe to often your skin will fall off." She said. "You should really be careful, Kagome."

The miko rolled her eyes. "In the future, everybody bathes everyday, and no one ever dies of their skin falling off!" Sango looked at her in disbelieve. "I'm not lying!" Kagome growled. "I'm sure you're not." Sango replied, but the look on her face didn't agree with her words. The miko sighed and ignored it. If her friend wanted to believe in such stupid ideas, who was she to protest?

At the stream, Kagome reverently washed the dirt from her skin. She sighed in languishment. There was no greater luxury than bathing. Sango gasped, causing the girl to wince. She had forgotten to spell her scars away. "Kagome, where did you get those wounds?" The taijiya asked. She waded into the water to get a better look. "They look old, but I've never seen them before.

Kagome smiled reassuringly. "It's nothing." She said. "Kids get cut up." Sango shook her head. "Not like this..." She muttered. "I think of you as a sister... You must tell me who did this."

Kagome's temper flared. "It's none of your business. You wouldn't understand!" Sango gave her a sympathetic look. She had seen this behavior before in girl who had been taken as youkai slaves. When it had happened was beyond her, but she knew the only way to cure this was to either kill the youkai or find a new master for the girl. "Who is he, Kagome?" She asked gently.

Kagome's power flared unexpectedly, throwing the taijiya from the spring. "How dare you seek to know his name? You aren't good enough for it!" Sango winced as another wave of power flared and struck her. She had never seen her friend this angry. He must be a very powerful youkai.

The power turned lethal and struck the ground, leaving a massive crater in its place. Sango scrambled away. She could hear Miroku and Inuyasha running their way, and she shouted for them to hurry. She ran as another wave crashed into her position, knocking trees from their roots and blowing them into dust. Kagome's eyes were glowing a bright, sickly reddish hue.

Kirara bounded into the clearing, hissing over her shoulder. Sango paused, confused, when the fire cat stood before the vengeance of the miko, hissing and growling at she and the others, who had finally entered the clearing. Inuyasha went for his sword, but stopped when he saw Kagome. Fear and worry crept into his eyes. Kagome climbed up onto the cat's back, and the two disappeared in a burst of flames. All were left speechless.

The creature watched the girl all night; he loved the way the moon reflected off her porcelain skin. His arousal grew as her power did. He nearly came out of hiding to take the girl right there, to hell with all else. He had wanted her to scream in pain as he tore through her vaginal walls, wanted to hear her panting for him to stop. He'd wanted so badly to taste her tears... But her had caught the scent of her current master nearby.

Sesshoumaru was not a youkai to mess with. The Vampire shifted irritably. He couldn't just attack the taiyoukai without the necessary means to kill him. His race was an odd one. The Vampire was half demon, half vampire. But one had to be born vampire to be vampire, unless a vampire gave you The Gift. In order to survive, these creatures fed on the blood of the heart, their favorite being youkai hearts. It was a constant battle to feed each night. Human food would only last so long before they'd need to hunt again.

The Vampire settled himself to watch the ending, had had been mildly surprised the fire cat would save the girl, but had not minded. A fire cat could make a very healthy ally. Particularly to a Vampire. He tilted his head to the side and let his nose do the thinking. His sire was about somewhere. He could feel it.

The creature pushed delicate violet strands behind his ear. He would tell his sire of the girl tonight. He would tell him of his desire for her. Together, the two were unstoppable. Sesshoumaru wouldn't stand a chance to face them in Challenge. He wanted the slave girl, and nothing would stop him.

A presence alerted him to his sire, and he fell into the others' embrace. The mates made their way back to their hiding place, unconcerned with the fight behind them. Golden eyes watched them leave, a growl issuing from his chest. So a Vampire had his sights set on what was HIS? Sesshoumaru grinned in pure satisfaction. This would prove to be very interesting...

Chapter 3; Torture

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Kirara finally came to stop on a small ridge not far from the spring. The anger boiling within the girl flared then diminished, leaving her exhausted and irritated. Why did Sango have to say those things? She just couldn't stay out of it.

With a blush Kagome realized she had no clothes, she'd left them at the spring. Her bag was still at camp... Kirara jumped away and, as though reading her thoughts, went to retrieve her things. Kagome sighed and curled her legs up to her chin, waiting anxiously for the Kasai (fire) neko's (cat) return.

A hand wormed its way to her shoulder, and the girl nearly shrieked. She caught herself in time to look and find golden pools filling her completely. She giggled and launched herself to him. He caught her easily, nuzzling her neck in an approving way. "You did well to fight them off." He said. She snuggled closer and wrapped her arms about his neck. She was never alive unless He held her.

Sesshoumaru shifted so that Kagome sat comfortably on his lap. She had done a good job this night; there was no reason to punish her, as yet.

The miko relaxed and let herself doze, only party aware that Kirara had returned. The taiyoukai took in the scent of the girl before rousing her enough so he could dress her. He growled softly at her choice of clothing.

"Did I not tell you to find something more suitable?" He said at last. Kagome shifted uncomfortably. "The others... they would have suspected something, Sesshoumaru-sama." She said hastily. It upset her greatly to know she had disappointed him.

"There are no excuses for disobedience." He said, malice dripping from his lips. Kagome bowed as low as she could. "Gomen nasai, Tatsujin." She murmured. He snarled and she flinched. "Do not seek to gain favors from me!" He hissed.

His hand came out and struck her, blood oozed down her cheek where his claws had caught. She brought her hand to cheek and wiped some of the blood off, licking it from her fingers. He nodded his approval. This was an ancient sign to depict submission.

He was still angry, however.

He tossed the girl to the ground, rolling her to her back. The poison whip formed and he struck, relishing in the sound of sizzling skin. She dutifully kept quiet. "Who is your master?" He demanded. "You are, Sesshoumaru-sama." The girl hissed through clenched teeth. He kissed her lovingly before standing and striking again. Kagome cried out as the pain and pleasure washed through her.

"Who is your master?" He demanded again. "You are, Sesshoumaru-sama." She replied. Again she was rewarded with a kiss. This form of training continued well into the next morning. It continued until the girl came, crying her master's name for the kingdom to hear.

She lay, panting on the ground. Her blood lay in a pool around her form as she clung to the neko. Sesshoumaru was off to bring her a new wardrobe, a wardrobe befitting a miko slave. Kirara lapped at her wounds and the girl arched in pleasure with each stroke. When the blood was gone and the wounds nearly Healed, He returned. In his hand was a beautiful silk kimono. It was all black with silver roses along the obi.

Kagome stood on shaky legs to allow her master the ability to dress her. She marveled at the skill in his hands. When he was finished he turned and began to walk, making the miko run to catch up. He could hear her pants as she forced her legs to continue working. Eventually he gave the signal and Kirara carried Kagome. The girl dutifully stayed awake until her master bide her fall asleep.

When night came again, the two were deep in the heart of the Western lands. Few had come to challenge the taiyoukai, and the miko slept peacefully on the back of the Kasai neko. Shido was following them, fully aware that the youkai could sense him. Cain was up ahead, waiting for the opportunity to arise. Kagome stirred and Cain made his move.

Stepping from behind the trees, the golden haired vampire glared his golden glare at the youkai in question. Sesshoumaru ignored his presence. "I call challenge form the girl." The youkai stopped, turning his head to smirk at the vampire. "You think to defeat me?" The question sounded just as arrogant as it was supposed to. Cain hissed.

Shido jumped from his place to get a closer spot to watch. Incidentally, her was very close to the miko. She was awake now, staring straight ahead.

She shivered when his hand brushed against her cheek. Mahogany met emerald for an intense moment. Shido laughed at her obvious confusion and kissed her.

She gasped and pushed at him, but the violet haired beauty only deepened the kiss. She bit his tongue and he nipped her lips, pulling a sharp moan from her. She hit him repeatedly, but this only served to excite him further. Just as he was about to pull her to his chest, Kirara spun and slashed at him.

Shido sighed and pulled away from the girl. The neko growled and he laughed, hitting her hard enough to send her flying. Kirara shook her head to clear it and attacked again.

Meanwhile Cain and Sesshoumaru circled each other, both checking for strengths and weaknesses. Cain was the first to attack; Sesshoumaru dodged but couldn't escape the hidden attack. He flew back and landed on his feet. Cain snickered.

Sesshoumaru let his poison fill his claws and threw some of it toward where Shido was fighting Kirara. The vampire jumped out of the way just in time to keep from getting obliterated. Cain hissed and attacked in outrage. Sesshoumaru dodged easily and was ready for the hidden throw. He latched on to the others' wrist, allowing his poison to seep into Cain. The vampire growled in pain but couldn't pull free.

Sesshoumaru watched in slight, un-shown confusion as the vampire bit his finger. He was taken aback when the blood pellets hit him, knowing him into a nearby tree. He stood and let his whip form, only to find the other also had such a weapon. Poison and blood clashed in a swirl of heat. Vaguely both were aware of the ningen's screams off to the right.

Cain grinned and threw his whip forward, willing it to change in mid-air. A sword made of vampire blood struck the unsuspecting youkai.

Sesshoumaru pulled the thing free and hissed in contempt. The vampire was gone, as was Kagome. They had dared steal from Sesshoumaru, and they would pay for it.

The sun was nearing the horizon as the two made it back to their secret mansion, laying the girl on a futon. Shido slapped her and the girl jumped awake, glaring daggers at her captors. Shido sighed softly and melted against the girl, taking in her scent. She struggled against him and was stopped by Cain's restricting hand.

Her eyes widened at the older vampire. He grinned, revealing fangs. She snarled as best she could and tried to pull away as those fangs descended and clamped down on her neck. She screamed, and another set bit he on the other side.

They were using this connection to get inside her head, and to bind her to them.

The familiar ache of pain vs. pleasure began to build, and Kagome cried. Only Sesshoumaru should have been able to invoke this. She realized with a start that neither was biting her any longer.

Instead they were removing her kimono, marveling at her scars. They laid loving kisses over each indication of pain, and she writhed between them.

Hand pried her thighs apart and she tensed. She was yet a virgin, and even now her thoughts and body raced to preserve this. She couldn't fight them, they were too strong. Hands caressed her, claws tore at her and she cried out. The pressure built up until she couldn't take it anymore. Just as she was about to cum, a sudden movement brought her attention to Shido.

A malicious smirk overtook his features. Her eyes widened in terror. A sudden movement of his hips had her screaming in absolute pain. There was no further pleasure. Her rocked against her, reveling in the sticky feel of her blood against his length.

She screamed and screamed and he tore into her. Cain kissed her, absorbing those beautiful screams. He lapped at the tears falling from her eyes.

The screams continued long into the day, echoing through the countryside. It didn't take long for Sesshoumaru to hear those screams and follow them. The closer he came to the cave, the angrier he got. The sickening smell of sex and blood filled his nostrils and his eyes flared blood red. Rape was punishable by death in his lands.

The creature that arrived at the mansion was gigantic in size, towering above all things. Its blood red eyes confirmed its anger. The crescent on its forehead let all now that Sesshoumaru meant to kill those dwelling inside the mansion.

Another painful, aching scream from Kagome had him tearing the place apart with his claws. He could smell her blood, and it angered him further. By the time the two were sated, the Western Lord had completely demolished the first two floors of the manor. Shido screeched and fled, only to be met by massive paws.

Chapter 4; The Gift

Kagome cried in soft anguish as she witnessed the fight. Sesshoumaru was winning, of course, but the sun was yet high in the sky. Shido was off hiding in a corner, helplessly whining after his mate. She could tell that he really wanted Cain to come back. The violet haired creature sat with tears in his eyes as blood fell in waves on the already crimson floor.

Despite herself, Kagome sympathized with the wounded vampire. He yearned for his mate. Cain was bleeding heavily, but he was determined to protect his mate and their newest slave. She winced at that. She was SUPPOSED to be Sesshoumaru's slave, not Shido's.

Even still, she stood on shaky legs from the bed, gasping in pain as tears fell from her eyes. Her abdomen protested all movement, but she had to get to the younger vampire. He needed a comforting hand.

The logical part of her saw her sympathy as ridiculous. He had raped her! But, as always, Kagome's compassion got the better of her.

His eyes locked onto her as she moved, stumbling the whole way. She fell at his side and reached toward him, and Shido fell into her embrace gratefully. He held her like a lost child. In essence he was. She rocked him back and forth, shushing him with soothing words.

The vampire at her side calmed enough to pick her up and hurry down the hidden stairs. She thought to protest, but realized that the sun had reached his corner and was trying to peel his skin from his bones. Moments later Cain drifted in behind them, badly burned. Kagome could hear the enraged howls of Sesshoumaru. Cain turned and closed a heavy door, blocking the entrance to the hidden darkness.

Sesshoumaru tried in vain to open the door, but the magic holding it was to strong for any youkai.

Kagome spent the day between the two, running gentle hands through Shido's hair. The sun fell and night rose again. Cain was the first to awake. She stared at the now slumbering girl in slightly irritated confusion before waking her.

She jumped. The look upon his face sent waves of apprehension through her. The golden haired vampire pulled her roughly away from his mate, eliciting a startled yelp from her. His hands sought her out, cutting easy lines and drawing pain filled gasps from her throat. The pain quickly turned to pleasure as the masochist in her was brought to the fore.

Shido woke soon after and joined in the fun. Tears fell from mahogany eyes as they brought her to climax time and again, using pain to drive the pleasure home. She flinched in wanted pain as Cain came into her, rocking her with the force of his thrust. She arched against him, trying desperately to suppress the need to drive back against him.

Shido shifted behind her. Kagome screamed in delighted pain as he came in from behind. She was rocked forcefully between the two, gasping breaths being forced from her lungs. She shuddered uncontrollably.

Cain nipped her shoulders and breasts, leaving small welts along them both. Shido broke skin with his powerful talons, rendering her at their mercy.

A small part of her whispered that she was betraying her master, but she couldn't stop. The two worked well to keep the girl attached to them, driving the young masochist to new heights.

Kagome shuddered and came, pulling hungry snarls and pleased growls from the vampire. One caught her lips, the other caught her neck. An odd sensation overcame her as waves of power flowed between them.

Vaguely she could feel Sesshoumaru clawing at the door, she could feel his anger rising with each passing moment, but her thoughts were centered on the male before her. Her senses grew and The Gift grew. Shido forced her into a painful arch while Cain followed her down to the floor. She screamed in pain/pleasure as the two forced her life-force to shift into a path of their own making.

Sesshoumaru heard her screams and sent wave after wave of power flowing into the door. It made a loud screeching noise but moved not an inch.

A blast of purifying energy the likes of which never had been seen before rippled through the ground. The screams of welcomed torment drew youkai of all kind from everywhere. The young miko screamed to oblivion as she came yet again with the sheer force of the power surge.

Kagome lay panting below Cain, her new sire. She looked to Shido who lay crumpled on the floor, exhausted. Cain kissed her then, drawing a delighted gasp from her lithe frame. He helped her stand, drawing her toward a second door. She followed warily, the pain from before had dissolved with her transformation and her hunger was growing steadily.

She panted with the growing need of blood, arching as it took hold. A shriek left her lips, and Cain was there to instantly soothe away her pains. He guided her away from the cavern, careful to keep her focused entirely on him.

The surrounding youkai provided an easy meal. Cain left her standing for a moment, and Kagome knew she was to watch and learn. He plunged his talons into a nearby demon, ripping the heart from it. He brought the still-beating heart to his lips and bit, drinking deeply.

Kagome needed no other advice.

She lunged for another youkai, catching it by surprise. She baited it into fighting before ripping its heart from its chest. It fell and died while she fed of its heart-blood, relishing in the rejuvenation it brought.

Sesshoumaru's anger broke through her thoughts, and she turned to go to him. Cain growled and she stopped her eyes going wide as she turned to her sire. He motioned for her to follow, and Kagome instinctively knew better than to disobey her maker.

She followed him back to the cavern, watching in irritation as Cain sealed the door. Shido pulled her to him, and Kagome fell back onto his lap. She growled but he held her steady.

"What is it you want with me?" The miko snarled. Cain laughed. "You are such a beautiful creature when anger takes you." He murmured, stealing a kiss before settling down. "Release me!" She hissed.

Shido whimpered and held her closer. Kagome allowed herself to blush as she realized she was yet unclothed. Cain regarded the pair casually before answering. "You are a new childe, I cannot let you leave."

"Why turn me into a... a ..." She snarled at her loss of words.

"Vampire." Shido said quietly. She hissed at him but calmed when he flinched. He certainly hadn't seemed so fickle when she first met him. In fact, it had been he who had sexually attacked her!

Kagome sighed in anguish. "I want to return to Sesshoumaru!" She snapped. "I don't belong with you!" Cain seemed to be ignoring her, though.

He stood and made his way to the door that Sesshoumaru stood before as though he could see the youkai on the other side.

"He will destroy you for our Gift." He said. Kagome growled and stood. "I didn't ask for the Gift!" She shouted. Shido sighed behind her and she

turned. "How else were we to thank you for your kindness to me?" He asked softly.

Guilt flooded the miko and she knelt to hold her blood brother. Cain came up behind them and pulled them to him. "Families must stick together."

Shido said, though it sounded as though he was pleading with her.

Cain lapped gently at her cheek before shifting so that he held Shido in a comforting embrace. A wicked glint filled the young vampire's eyes and he latched onto to Cain's neck, growling playfully.

Golden eyes flashed brilliantly and Cain pushed the creature from his lap. He leapt forward, pinning his mate to the ground and driving their hips together sharply. Shido shrieked and pushed the older creature off of his, launching his own attack.

Kagome sighed as she watched the two play-fight. Sesshoumaru was just outside the border of her senses, and she longed to return to him. She knew that her punishment for failing to return would be great, but at the moment she was content to sit and watch the game.

She was taken by surprise when Shido turned and knocked her to the floor. She growled and leapt into his chest, pinning him to the ground. She let the growl rumble in her chest, signifying challenge.

Cain pulled her up off of his mate, and the violet haired vampire hissed before jumping onto the others' back.

Kagome couldn't help the laughter that tumbled from her lips as she watched Shido `come to her rescue'. When her sire turned and slapped the hands away, she jumped forward and, with Shido's help, pinned Cain to the floor. All were laughing so hard that the game came to an abrupt end.

"You never would have held me if you hadn't worked together." Cain said finally, when the laughing had stopped.

Shido grinned playfully. "Of course not. You're ego is too big." Cain growled and Kagome fell back into helpless giggles.

Sesshoumaru heard her laughing and shifted back to his humanoid form. How dare the bitch betray him?! She was HIS, and she was openly displaying affection for another.

His rage grew to the point where all things were weak in comparison. His muscles strained as his claws grabbed the door and ripped it off its hinges. The laughter died instantly. The three were locked together in a mess of limbs. Kagome was, rather obviously, a vampire now.

Such was his rage that he didn't even realize Tokijin was in his hand until he launched a wave of youki strait at the golden haired vampire. They all jumped away. Fear crossed Kagome's face at the rage burning in normally amber eyes.

Shido ran up to her, pulling her into the forest surrounding the area. A roar shook the hills, and terror filled the siblings as a new understanding dawned. A war was being fought as they ran.

A village appeared and the two took a minute or so to grab some clothing. They ran and ran until their legs shook and their chests trembled. An anguished scream tore from Shido, and Kagome knew Cain had lost.

Fear came that perhaps her sire was dead. A new instinct came then. She needed her sire to survive. She needed him to teach her what to do. Feeding wasn't enough. She needed to know how to use her abilities to fight.

Shido was not much older than she herself. His new life had been given perhaps twenty years before hers. No, she realized, he had been BORN twenty years ago. He was natural vampire.

She lifted her sibling hastily, searching a suitable cavern to hide in. The sun was making it's was into the sky, and precious minutes remained until they'd die.

She managed to find a dwelling, but she knew it would last no more than a day. Kagome hissed as sleep tried to overcome her. She managed to get Shido down before she collapsed. She could only hope that Cain was somehow not dead, and that Sesshoumaru-sama wouldn't find them while they slept...

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Kanna's expression never changed as the image in her mirror dissipated. S cruel chuckle filled the night as red eyes flashing menace. "So there are vampires in the West." Naraku mused. This could work to his advantage.

He summoned Kagura and sent her to retrieve the slumbering younglings. No doubt Sesshoumaru would destroy them when he found them. He had watched the one called Cain fall in seeming death, but knew better. The vampire would be off to find his children soon.

The sun seeped over the horizon, and Cain hissed as he woke from unconsciousness. He stood and made his way into the make-shift cover the cavern still provided. He could sense his mate and offspring nearby, and knew that the Western Lord would find them. His revenge would come swiftly.

A dark cloud covered the sun and he started in surprise. Never in his long years had he seen such a thing. A boy dressed in taijiya garb landed before the cavern. Sleep pulled heavily and as he fell into deaths waiting arms he was aware of being lifter and carried away.

Chapter 5; Romania

Three forms lay on a cold stone floor as the sun finished its journey and woke the moon on its path. Ebony hair shifted as Kagome woke. She panicked.

This was not where she had hidden for the day.

A quick glance showed her that Shido slept not far from her placement. She sighed in relief. A second glance revealed that Cain sat nearby, watching the door intently as though to puck their captor from the very air.

She moved to join his and Shido shifted, raising his head to peer at her. Guilt flooded him then. He was the older of them both; it should have been his job to protect her, not the other way around. Cain motioned for silence as he stood and opened the door.

A figure sat with three humans trembling at his feet. "Naraku." Kagome hissed, anger filling her as it never had before. Crimson met gold. "Kagome." Naraku whispered, sending disgusted chills up her spin. "Go to hell, Naraku!" She hissed. Shido blinked in confusion at her words. He'd have to ask her later.

Cain had the hanyou by the neck in one blurry movement. In another, he had torn the throat from the thing. Disgust was evident as the doll fell into a pile of dust.

Kagura was there to knock them down, but a roar

from above stopped her in her tracks.

Sesshoumaru had found his prey. The roof was torn clear from its hinges as the youkai slashed at it, and Kagura fled. Naraku would be displeased, but at the moment she could care less.

Quickly the vampire fed from the trembling humans, preparing for the battle ahead. Sesshoumaru reached down with a massive paw, racking claws across Cain's back.

The vampire withdrew his whip, catching the massive paw as it swung for Shido. Blood flowed in rivers onto the ground. Shido bit his finger and created his sword, ready to protect himself as his sibling if necessary.

Tears fell in waves down Kagome's cheeks. She couldn't stand to see them fighting. She wanted to go with Cain, but she would give him up to please Sesshoumaru if he had to.

She wanted them to make peace, but she knew better than to believe that youkai and vampire could ever be more than enemies.

She ran, catching Shido off guard. In an instant he was after her. What was she thinking!? He called to her and she ignored him, intent to get to the fight before they could kill each other.

Suddenly the Shikon pulsed and a blinding light filled the area. Kagome screamed. The sound was lost over the rush of power. She could feel the shards that Naraku had pulse in time with her own.

She could feel his anger.

Vaguely, she was aware that she could feel Shido's pain. He was thrashing nearby. Before her, Cain and Sesshoumaru fought to keep the purification from touching them. The Shikon pulsed again, and Kagome reeled with the pain.

A sudden thought came into her head, and she held onto it like a lifeline. She wished with all her heart that the three would make peace with each other. The thundering of power turned into an echo and began to fade.

Kagome sighed as the pain retreated. Before it could fade completely, the jewel flared and then turned soothing. Kagome watched as it shards lifted and faded away. The wish had been made, and the jewel was purified. Across the land a roar like no other rocked the earth as Naraku's shards faded away.

Sesshoumaru rushed forward to catch the miko as she fell into unconsciousness. He was aware that the hatred and blood lust was gone now, and knew she had something to do with it. He still wanted vengeance, but couldn't find the energy needed to take it the vampire.

He had originally wanted to break the girl so she would obey only him. Instead, he had broken her to the point where fighting back was nearly anathema to her.

It could be remedied, but the damage was done.

He lifted the girl and waited for Cain to notice before walking towards his castle. Cain growled at the obvious display and followed after. There was much that needed discussing, after all. Shido followed reluctantly, the ache from the purity of the jewel still obvious in his bones.

They hadn't gotten very far when Kagome bolted upright and jumped from Sesshoumaru's arms. She looked around frantically and calmed when she saw that Cain and Shido yet lived. She ran and hid behind Shido, snuggling into his back.

Sesshoumaru growled and stepped forward but Cain shook his head. Violet hair caught the moonlight as amber met emerald. The taiyoukai paused. Never had he seen a male that held such beauty. Shido blushed but couldn't look away.

Jealousy filled the master vampire as his MATE flirted with the youkai. Kagome hissed and ran to Cain, the two seething in jealousy.

Cain pulled the girl to him, leaning down and capturing her lips in his. Kagome welcomed the intrusion, and parted her lips to his demand. She rocked against him lightly, relishing in the sounds of Sesshoumaru's jealous anger. Shido's blush deepened in guilt and he finally looked away. The kiss ended and Cain was there to chastise his mate over his behavior.

Kagome squeaked and ran behind Shido once more, trembling when Sesshoumaru growled. Cain sighed and moved away, pinning a glare on the advancing youkai. "It is natural," he said, "for a fledgling to seek comfort in a blood sibling when afraid." Sesshoumaru flicked his tail in agitation and turned to continue the journey to his castle.

Kagome grabbed Shido's hand and led him after her former master. She paused. Former master? Yes, that is what he was, she realized.

Sesshoumaru no longer had control over her, for he had no power over vampire. She didn't know when she had stopped calling him Sesshoumaru-sama, but she figured it really didn't matter.

Shido sighed and relaxed, letting her pull him about. It was perfectly normal for a fledgling to pull an older sibling about. They loved to show off the things they learned.

Shido remembered what it was like, as his own younger brother loved to show off... A quick as the memory came, it vanished. Anger welled. Cain had removed the memory as soon as it surfaced. One day the two would argue over this lack of trust, and Shido would run from his mate. But that day was well in the future.

Kagome sensed her blood brother's anger, and quickly worked to distract him. She began telling him of the future, and all listened attentively. She spoke of buildings that touched the sky and carriages that moved without the need of horses.

Just as the sun was rising in the east, the four stopped before the Western Castle. Sesshoumaru led them to a dark, windowless room for the day and headed for his study.

There was much to do in the few hours daylight gave him.

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Kagome woke to the sounds of Cain claiming his mate. A blush spread and she turned away so as not to see anything. The soft sound of flesh on flesh and rhythmic grunting had her aroused before she knew it, however, and the miko couldn't help but join in.

When the three were finally ready to meet with Sesshoumaru, the moon was well into its journey.

A servant waited to lead them to the study, where Jaken opened the doors and admitted them.

Kagome gazed at her surroundings, awe struck by the books that littered the chairs, tables and shelves. Cain watched the youkai intently.

Kagome turned and awaited her punishment, knowing full well that it would be painful. She shuddered at the thought. She was horror struck, however, when Sesshoumaru informed her that there was to be no punishment, in fact, he had said that there was to be no further pain granted to her.

Terror struck her. It was the worst punishment he had ever given. Shido tried in vain to shush her, and Sesshoumaru let a small smirk grace his features. The two were easily distracted.

Cain sat languidly on the sofa, gazing intently at the youkai.

He didn't have long to wait.

"I am aware that Kagome needs her... sire, to teach her." Sesshoumaru said. "However, I do not plan to allow you to take her from me."

Cain looked thoughtful. "You want us to live in your castle," he said, "and leave when the training is done?"

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed. "I know of vampire courts." He said. "Ah, you have studied." Cain said, eyes slitting in amusement.

"This Sesshoumaru demands you take him there during her... training." Cain raised a perfect eyebrow. "You are aware that youkai are treated no better than breed by vampire?" Sesshoumaru said nothing, only glared at the apparent insult to his knowledge. Golden hair glimmered in the candlelight as laughter poured from Cain. The noise in the back stopped as the two sought to discover what had sent the master vampire into laughter.

Kagome saw the amusement that came off of Sesshoumaru, though she knew you'd have to know him well to see it. She turned her attention to her sire, wondering at what Sesshoumaru could have possibly said that would be so amusing.

The laughter slowed and stopped, though the amusement was still evident.

"I agree. We will leave for Romania as soon as possible." Shido frowned. They were returning to court? So soon? "I have already made such arrangements." The youkai said. "My, you have been busy." Cain replied.

The two stood and ushered the younglings from the room. Kagome gasped as she was ushered onto Ah-Un's back. She had a moment to share a confused look with Shido before the beast took off.

In only a few minutes they were at the sea, watching a ship of immeasurable size float softly in the distance.

Kagome gasped in delight as the form of Kirara appeared on the boat. She hadn't seen her friend since the first fight between Sesshoumaru and Cain, when Shido kidnapped her. As soon as Ah-Un landed, she ran and hugged the neko.

Sesshoumaru sent the oni home with specific orders to protect his domain until he could return.

Ah-Un left for home, more than ready to obey the given command.

Cain led Shido down into the captain's cabin, claiming it for his own. Not five minutes later Kagome entered, Kirara on her shoulder. She yawned and plopped onto the bed, falling asleep instantly. Kirara mewed until Shido patted her head. He gasped when she climbed up onto his shoulder, resting comfortably.

Cain watched in amusement. There was no telling what else Kagome would drag in from wherever. He hoped that she would not miss her former life to badly, as she spoke so lovingly of them. He sighed. She would go through a terrible depression, no doubt. He had time to wonder if Sesshoumaru had thought that Kagome may wish to stay with her own kind.

Most vampire didn't leave the courts once introduced to them, and Kagome seemed no different. He let his gaze fall on her, letting the warmth spread through him at her peaceful look.

His ulterior motive for having her was to give Shido someone he could relate to. Cain was no fool; he knew that Shido was playing with the idea of leaving him.

Shido settled beside his sibling and let himself drift to sleep. The soothing motion of the waves lulled even Cain into a half doze.

The sun rose and fell three times before the ship came to a stop. Kagome hadn't seen Sesshoumaru once in all that time. She'd been pouting the whole trip. Kirara had been a comforting presence, and Shido had helped her feed over the stay. The problem was, a vampire couldn't feed and not kill.

Only the blood of the heart sated her thirst, Shido helped her work through it, though she still felt guilty.

The day was spent in an inn, where Kirara kept watch over the youngest vampire. Night came, as it always did, and the group walked toward Cain's castle. Kirara worked as a carrier for Kagome. She was fledgling yet, and she would be tired more often than not. The pace was rough, though only humans would have felt it.

Upon arrival Cain led his guest to a chamber of his own; making sure Shido took Kagome to their chambers. When his mate and the others were out of sight, he turned to gaze at the taiyoukai.

"It upsets the girl that you will not speak to her." He said at last. Sesshoumaru glared. "It is not of your concern what this Sesshoumaru does or does not do." He growled.

Cain let his anger overtake him. "This is my land, youkai. You would do well to heed my commands." Sesshoumaru's eyes bled red, and as soon as the blood lust overtook him, it dissipated. The Shikon kept the wish intact.

Sesshoumaru turned away and settled himself onto the chair before the fire, dismissing the vampire. Cain snorted and left.

Shido had already settled the girl on their bed, and Cain couldn't help waking her. She stirred under his touch, opening foggy eyes to stare in confusion at her sire. "You have much to learn, Kagome." Cain whispered as he let his fingers roam through her hair. She snuggled up to him, purring softly.

Shido popped into the other room to grab Kirara before bouncing back in. Kagome starched and stood, following after her sire. Kirara mewled on the bed to indicate she would be fine. Cain had new clothes brought in for her. A silky, violet gown trimmed in silver slid down her frame, a slit up the side revealed her shapely legs. Soft black, knee high sandals with braided cords accompanied the dress, and blood-red ribbons were embroidered into her hair.

She felt like royalty.

Cain led her to the gather of his court, where she watched her sire and his mate take their place above them. She was left with a young master to show her around. The end of the night came to slowly, and Kagome found herself wandering the dark halls alone. The master hadn't seen her leave, and didn't seem to care either way.

She stumbled across many lovers on her walk, and found herself longing for a mate of her own. Cain had informed her that she wouldn't be `old enough' to take a mate for a while yet, but that didn't stop her from longing for the affection.

She sighed as she watched the couple before her.

They were beautiful together. They moved in perfect synchronization, rocked and groaning at the same time. She wondered at her own loss of modesty, but pushed it aside.

The two moved as one, and she longed for that same connection.

As the night progressed, she was invited to join in many threesome activities. She found herself joining in just to see what it would be like.

Night shifted to day and she finally made her way back to Cain's chambers, finding her memory to be much better than ever before. She lacked the want to chat with others, so instead she ignored the inquiries.

Cain was furious that she had left without notifying her guardian for the night, but her description of the nights events settled him. He praised her on her ability to join with other vampire so easily. She blossomed under the praise and went to sleep feeling better than she had all night. Shido bristled.

He wasn't sure he could stand his mate giving praise to another.

He calmed, however, when he realized she wasn't trying to steal Cain away, she was simply learning. And he had to admit she was braver than he was at her age.

The mated pair climbed into bed beside the girl, waiting until sleep caught her before drifting off them selves.

In another part of the castle, a certain youkai seethed at the knowledge that his Kagome had taken so easily to allowing others to take her to their beds. Hatred filled his as the servant gossiped about the raven haired beauty that had compelled the notoriously chaste vampire between her legs.

He would have no more of this! Sesshoumaru left in an angry stalk, determined to find those that had bedded with her.

Chapter 6; Change is Good

Chaos reigned supreme when the three vampire finally woke. Sounds of screaming and the smell of blood brought them to a dead run to see to the matter. Kagome tugged at Shido's arm until he looked at her. The look of fear on her face stopped him from pushing her away.

As her second parental figure, it was his job to keep her safe while her sire was out. She belonged to Cain until she had learned all that was necessary for survival. Shido hesitated only a moment, but it was enough for a body to come crashing into them.

He turned into time to send Kagome flying into the bed chamber before the body of the master Kagome was supposed to stay with the night before. Kagome ran back to Shido's side, helping him move the body. Shido screamed and fell, pushing Kagome once again as he raced for the door. Kagome followed but had soon lost him in the mass of screaming, terrified bodies.

Kagome panicked. Both of her saviors were out of sight and smelling range. The chaste master from the night previous caught hold of her hand and dragged Kagome into a side room. She let him lead her, too young yet to comprehend the true danger the court was in. She cuddled as close as she could to the older creature as they ran, fear making her stumble. When they reached his rooms, a uproar of running feet blocked her senses. "Come quickly." The other said, and the girl complied easily. He led to her a back room filled with other young vampire like herself. Masters were comforting the fledglings to keep their fears at bay.

The master turned and led her to a corner of the room unoccupied by anyone. "Stay here." He said softly. "I have to return for the other fledglings." She cried out for him to wait and he smiled sympathetically. "You're sire left you behind?" He asked softly. "It is his court." She whispered, tears flowing from her gossamer eyes.

Dark hair gleamed in the candlelight as the other stroked her hair until she calmed. "Who are you?" She asked curiously, small hiccups escaping her still. "You may call me Elizar." He said softly. She gave him a weak smile and Elizar left, motioning for other fledglings to keep her company.

Kagome took the small comfort offered, wishing that she knew where Sesshoumaru was. She always felt safe when he was around... as long as he wasn't angry...

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Shido remotely realized that he had left his mate's childe behind, but the pain was too intense for it to matter. Cain was dying. The green eyed creature stopped dead in his tracks at the sight that came before him. Sesshoumaru stood in all his demonic glory before the pedestal that held Cain's throne.

Vampires littered the floor, and it was painfully obvious from the blood on those massive claws that it was the taiyoukai himself who had destroyed them. Blood-red eyes turned toward the violet haired creature, pausing as he had two nights before to simply gaze at the perfection before him. The moment was short lived, however, when the enraged demon scented Kagome on the vampire before him. He bent his head and growled, the rich sound reverberating off the walls. Shido gasped and ducked under the massive paw as it slashed at him.

Shido found the wounded form of his mate and was immediately at his side. Cain was struggling to stand against the better judgment of the creatures still alive around him. "He has gone mad!" Someone cried, pointing beyond Shido's range of sight. The younger vampire turned in time to be thrown backwards into a hard stone wall. His vision wavered and he was aware of fangs coming down on his head before he blacked out.

The youkai reared when Cain's sword pierced his side, ripping through the bones. Cain was thrown into the fleeing vampire, barely registering the form of Elizar leading them away. At he last, the older vampire turned and ran back to the court leader, ready to fight.

Sesshoumaru turned and attacked, but he was no match for the speed of the other. Elizar lashed out with his whip, effectively knocking the inu to the ground. Sesshoumaru stood and charged, his teeth dripping with poison. A bright pink light filled the room, as it had done countless times during the fight with Cain, but the youkai ignored it.

He had been unable to kill either Cain or Shido, simply because of a wish on a jewel, but he wasn't about to let this one get away.

Kagome's scent was strong on the dark haired one, as though he had just been with her. Pure rage blinded the taiyoukai and he fell to the attack of the other. Cain managed to stand then, and the two bound the youkai in the blood of their whips.

Cain immediately ran to Shido's side, sighing in relief to find him simply unconscious. Elizar spoke up then. "What caused the rage in this youkai?" He inquired. Cain turned and glared at the struggling creature, fury in his eyes. "He wants to destroy my court!" The master snarled. Elizar stepped back and bowed respectively.

"Beg pardon, my Lord, but I have an ulterior

reason." Cain turned to look at his general, only now realizing the truth in the statement. Golden hair bobbed as Cain nodded for the other to continue. "I believe that he was attacking and killing all those whom your newest fledgling bedded with."

Cain hissed in anger. All this for Kagome. Over half of his court was decimated simply because they had either fought back or smelled of Kagome. A cord struck in him. "Where is the girl?" He asked sharply. Elizar bowed again. "She is with the other fledgling, kept safe with the younger masters."

Cain took that in before marching from the room.

Elizar took one look at the look on his face before following after. "You mean to kill her?" He asked, surprise in his voice. "She has caused us too many problems."

"I beg you to reconsider. It was not her fault the youkai took it upon himself to destroy the court." Cain hissed in anger. "She cannot stay here."

Elizar looked thoughtful. "I will take her away." He said at last. Cain stopped. "What?" He asked softly, dangerously. "I will take her from here, raise her elsewhere. It has been too long since last I had a fledgling to care for." Cain growled. A sire never liked to have another raise there children, but even he had to admit he had no choice. The youkai would continue to kill unless the girl was removed.

With a sigh the master nodded, and Elizar left to retrieve his new childe.

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Kagome looked up in fear every time the door opened. She still had no idea what had caused the problem, but the smell of blood still hung heavy. When Elizar returned she was relieved. His was a face she recognized. "Is everything alright now?" She asked. Several others turned their way to hear the answer.

"All is peaceful again, though our numbers have dwindled greatly." Kagome felt a jolt of fear course through her. The other let his hand caress her hair and she calmed considerably. "Come, youngling. We must leave here." Kagome looked confused. "But, what about Shido, and Cain? What about Sesshoumaru?" He voice rose with her urgency.

Elizar kissed her softly on the forehead and ran soothing hands across her back. "All is well, Kagome." He said. She looked at him then, confusion in her eyes. "How do you know my name?" He laughed. "I know many things, as you will learn. Now come." He stood and she followed, though in the back of her mind she knew something wasn't right.

He led her to the main room, where Cain sat nursing Shido's wounds. When she made to go to them, Elizar stopped her, leading her instead to the youkai that lay struggling on the floor. His eyes rolled with his insane anger, and Kagome was instantly by his side. She ran her hand through his soft fur and cried. He had caused the deaths of so many.

She let her tears fall until there were no more.

It seemed to take hours before the taiyoukai turned back to his humanoid form.

Kagome hugged him, relaxing when his arms came about her. He nuzzled her cheek and stood, growling at Elizar. He could smell her on him. She had bedded this creature the night before. He paused, however, when her scent intensified as her sadness grew.

Kagome shifted to look up at him. "No more." She pleaded. "Please don't kill them anymore."

Sesshoumaru kissed her gently, guiding her further into his arms. When he was satisfied that she was calm again, he turned to glare at the vampire before him.

Kagome turned with him, staring expectantly at the older creature. She turned to look at Cain, and frowned when he waved a hand in dismissal. He was getting rid of her. Fear came and with it came Elizar's soothing words. "Come along. We must be away from here by sunrise." Sesshoumaru was taken aback, though you could have seen it better in a rock.

Kagome shifted uncertainly, following only when it was apparent that Cain was not taking her back. Kagome let Sesshoumaru carry her, content to have at least one person she knew well at her side. His claws dug into her possessively, and she sighed with the pleasure that small ounce of pain caused.

By sunrise the three were far from Can's court, resting for the day in a far off inn. Kagome snuggled up to Sesshoumaru, who allowed the male vampire to share the bed with them. He growled whenever Elizar shifted too close, however.

Night came and they traveled again, and by sunrise they had found an abandoned mansion. It was far enough away to be well put of Cain's territory, but close enough that food was easily accessible.

Kagome slept in a room of her own that night, using her senses to keep track of where her new sire was all day. He had gone to the town and brought back new furniture. When night came again, Kagome found the two arguing in the parlor.

She wondered at it, but was more worried about the small burns covering Elizar's skin. His clock hadn't completely protected him that day.

While the two continued to argue, Kagome found bandages and began to wrap Elizar's wounds. The arguing paused for only a moment before continuing anew.

Finally Kagome stood and let her own anger rush over her. "Just stop it! If you can't get along then shut up! I don't want to hear it!" The two stopped at her outburst, glaring heatedly at each other. "Stop it!" Kagome shouted.

They looked to her, both pondering her demand before turning away. "Thank you." She said sharply. "Now, if we have to live together, we have to get the fuck along. Got it?" This brought her two stunned stares before she received a grunt and a nod in answer. "Good." The girl said.

She plopped down before Elizar. "What do I have to learn?" She asked.

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70 years later...

Kagome nuzzled closer to her mate, relishing in the feel of silky hair against her face. The other chuckled and wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her up to capture her lips in a possessive kiss. She sighed and settled herself against him, pressing her hips up to show him what she wanted.

He purred and pushed her back, lifting her nightdress and plunging inside her without further hesitation. She gasped and moaned, rocking against him slowly. The dance increased its pace, and soon the two were locked tightly in each other's embrace, crying out for the world to hear.

Both lay panting, listening to the soft sounds of the fireplace and the heavy breathing of the other.

Footsteps echoed down the hall before the other they shared the castle with rounded the corner. A slight frown graced his features. "Why do you insist on using the library for your affair?" He scoffed. "I like to read, but not with you two soiling the peace." Kagome laughed softly, a faint blush covering her cheeks.

Her mate growled in irritation before pulling out of her, covering her with the nightdress as he moved. She moaned softly and couldn't help the sigh that escaped her parted lips at the look of lust on Elizar's face. Sesshoumaru stood up and moved away from his mate, pushing the vampire back out into the hallway.

"You did not have to come to the library today." He snarled. Elizar laughed and pushed the youkai back. "Yeah, well you don't have to bed her every chance you get." A small smirk played over the youkai's mouth. "Perhaps, then, I should bed you?" He inquired.

Kagome burst out laughing at the look on Elizar's face. It was a mixture between horror and interest.

Sesshoumaru growled playfully and pounced catching the vampire off guard. Soft, irritated moans and nearly whispered growls followed before Sesshoumaru returned to the arms of his mate. Elizar was disgruntled. "You didn't have to do that." He complained.

The vampire grumpily stomped off to his room to sate his arousal. The youkai had an odd way of making even the most homophobic creature hard for him.

Later that evening, after the vampire had fed and returned, the three sat together to watch the stars pass by overhead.

"I'm glad that the well sent me here." Kagome said at last. "If it hadn't, I never would have gained such a pretty mate," she licked Sesshoumaru's cheek slyly, "nor would I have gained such a treasured friend." Sesshoumaru growled lightly when it appeared she would lick her friend as well. She simply laughed and nuzzled Elizar's shoulder.

The vampire laughed, using his speed to pin her down and tickle her senseless. Kagome screamed in mock fear and cried out for her mate to come to her aid. The youkai simply sat and watched from afar, laughing slightly as she `died' under the talons of their friend.

He had to move, however, when the two turned on him and began trying to tickle him. This game continued until the sun forced them to go inside to rest for the day...

Oh, when you kiss me.

I know you miss me.

And when you're with me.

The world just goes away.

The way you hold me.

The way you show me.

That you adore me.

Oh, when you kiss me.

---Owari!

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That's all folks. Another fanfic ended. This ended with the coupling ~OMFG~ wanted simply because it was dedicated to her... I'm pretty sure she's a girl, anyway!

The song in here is called When You Kiss Me by Shania Twain.

Ja-ne!