I don't want a lot for Christmas by Inu~Lover

Chapter One

I don't want a lot for Christmas..........

Ah, Christmas, that magical time of the year. A time of giving and receiving and of spreading good cheer! The time had come to find out who was naughty and who was nice. So it would surprise many a person, to find our favorite miko was on the naughty list! Here is the tale of how she got there.........

The beginning-Kagome:

Kagome was explaining the idea of Christmas to her friends, and while they seemed intrigued they couldn't quite grasp the religious aspect of it. And so, like a light bulb that turned on, she got an idea. "Okay, I guess you could compare it to a festival for winter. People exchange gifts with their loved ones and sometimes you get your hearts fondest desires. There is music, food, and lots of revelry. It is normally a custom to celebrate for twelve days but I think a two day festival would be nice." Now that, they understood! The groups made a pact to have a winter festival and have the whole village celebrate with them. Kagome borrowed a scroll from Miroku so that she could start making a list of all that had to be done. "So, we are going to need food, decorations, entertainment, and gifts." Everything that was needed was meticulously written down and assigned to various males, females, and even some of the children.

But, it was when the miko began to read off her list of people she had to find the perfect gifts for that our lovable hanyou exploded. The names of Sesshoumaru, Rin, and Jaken being on the list caused Inu Yasha to instantly melt down. "Kagome! What do you mean you're getting that bastard something! I forbid it! Even if he is my half-brother, he's not a friend, he is our enemy. Besides, he has tried to kill both of us numerous times. How could you betray me like this?" Now, if Inu Yasha had been paying attention, he would have seen the vein pulsing in Kagome's forehead. And, of course, he didn't. As you would expect, his stupidity led him to being sat. He continued to argue with Kagome even after that, and so, he got sat some more. Kagome was furious! "Honestly Yasha, the last few times we came under attack from Naraku and his minions, Sesshoumaru helped us escape relatively unscathed. You should be grateful that we are all alive! If Sesshoumaru really wanted us dead, we would be and you know it! We are all going to get Sesshoumaru-Sama and his group gifts! DO I make myself clear?" To say that this fact angered Inu Yasha was like saying that Naraku was only a little evil!

She fumed to herself as she turned away from the angry hanyou, 'honestly where does he get off complaining about Sesshoumaru! He invited Kikyo to join us without even asking any of us. I have to sit and watch the two of them get all affectionate, but the second I mention a gift for his brother he goes ballistic. Damn dog demons and their possessive natures. At least I've never compared him to Sesshoumaru, or put him down because he isn't his brother!' She secretly wondered if there was a reason for all the help Sesshoumaru had given them as of late.

Of course, Sesshoumaru had always said the reason he helped them was merely because he would be the one to end the Inu Yasha's life. But that did not explain why Sesshoumaru saved Kagome or even the once he had saved Shippo. Kagome could have sworn she had seen a heated look in his citrine eyes that once as he saved her. Kagome, however, had her feet planted on terra firma, and no matter how much she might secretly lust after the Taiyoukai, she knew he would never act on an attraction to a human and certainly never mate with one. So, it was unrequited love and lust for poor Kagome. Thank Kami that Inu Yasha's concentration was always on Kikyo, the Shikon shards, or Ramen in that order, of course. She would have never hear the end of it if Inu Yasha discovered her feelings for his older brother!

The argument was now winding down. "Inu Yasha, if you don't agree, I will keep sitting you until you either pass out or agree with me. I'm serious about the festival and the gifts! No matter what you say I won't have the party without gifts for them." Inu Yasha looked to Kikyo for help, but even she knew not to interfere when Kagome got this angry. So everyone agreed to buy gifts including ones for a certain Ice Lord and his companions. Kagome even promised to bring a gift for Kikyo, even as she promised she was pondering the question; 'What does a walking clay pot want or need? Perfume, cosmetics, a new bow, ribbons?' Finally, she just made a note to ask her mother for suggestions. She was always good at finding something nice and yet inexpensive. Thinking of the many trips through the well she would need to make, she gathered her dark blue backpack and got ready to leave. She was already excited by the prospect of shopping for everyone and the festival.

"Inu Yasha, meet me at the well on the third morning from today, okay! I'm going to need a hand with all the bags." So with a promise to be back with her stuff for them to have their first official winter Christmas festival, the 19 year-old miko took off for the well. She hadn't realized that all the talk of giving and receiving gifts had been heard by certain amber eyed Taiyoukai. She also didn't know that he spent a great deal of time contemplating the words "sometimes you get your hearts fondest desires". If she had known she might have been worried, or maybe even slightly concerned, for those words set in motion a future that nobody would have dreamed of!

The beginning-Sesshoumaru: What he wants:

'Fondest desires?' well, of course, that was ludicrous. As Lord of the Western Lands, his every want, need, and whim were seen to already. What was there that he did not have? Yes, he foresaw the need for a mate, for even the powerful Taiyoukai had not figured out how to procreate without a female, however, that did not mean he was lonely. Did it? Recently he had a feeling. That's in and of itself was bothersome. Feelings created chaos, and chaos led to disorder. Disorder was the enemy. But lately, he had experienced a momentary weakness when he envied Inu Yasha for his band of friends. It was specifically the human miko that caused this feeling of envy. Who thought the sun rose and set on the stupid hanyou. She stayed with him even in the face of his ultimate betrayal of her with the clay pot. How would it feel to have someone care that much for him? As quickly as it came, the feeling had passed, only to be brought to the light of day once again when he heard the talk of hidden desires.

Sesshoumaru's secret desires brought images of the miko writhing beneath him as he rode her body in pleasure. There were visions of her kneeling before him, attending his every whim. Indeed, his fantasies were of spreading her beneath his mouth and feasting upon her sex while she lay helpless beneath his sensual assault, watching her eyes blur with desire, and hearing her scream his name in pleasure. The clueless hanyou would not have the stamina, nor skill, to make sure that she was so thoroughly fucked that it would be days before she could walk. His half-brother probably didn't even know how to take her like a proper bitch. Sesshoumaru's beast whined with longing as such thoughts danced through his mind. The only thing his beast wanted to do was to claim the miko as theirs. It recognized her as a strong candidate for mother of their pups. And it knew raw power and could only imagine how much more powerful and exquisite she would be when trained. His beast did not care if she was trained to fight but certainly wanted to train her to fuck. She would be such perfection and she would belong to them and them alone! See!!! These were exactly the thoughts that bothered the Taiyoukai!

Still trying to wrap his mind around the thought of the miko, or better yet banish it entirely from his thoughts, Sesshoumaru for the first time in his long life lost the mental round. So thus he found himself trying to find gifts for the dumb hanyou and his pack. 'Oh, how the mighty have fallen.' He thought. Or maybe, it was just his heart growing?

Sesshoumaru pondered, 'What to get his stupid hanyou brother? He was unrefined so anything of culture was out. He had no appreciation for art, or reading. What exactly did one give the village idiot?' Finally, Sesshoumaru decided he would give his brother some additional haori and hakama that were made from the fur of a fire rat. It would serve as additional armor for him and would also have magical youkai qualities woven into its very fabric, so that it would self-clean and self-mend. For the hanyou's intended-mate; a new bow carved out of demon bones which would be indestructible. A much need gift, as her last bow had been destroyed in a recent battle.

Now he pondered further, 'What to get for the hoishi and slayer's gifts?' For the monk, he acquired a set of prayer beads. Sesshoumaru then had some magical properties added to the beads. The greatest of which was an incantation to promote healing if the monk's wind-scar was wounded. The Taijiya he decided to gift with a small set of throwing daggers. These would serve her well in battle. The kitsune was to receive a small wooden sword. Then Sesshoumaru mentally cringed at the idea of his brother instructing the child-youkai in the art of wielding a sword. 'That was sure to be a disaster.' he thought. For the village miko, he decided bundles of dried herbs would make a welcome and useful gift.

Now it was time for his little miko. What do you get for a woman who is fearless, passionate, and a strange but enticing blend of both women and child? Her odd clothing suggested that she was of loose morals, but he knew from her scent she was still innocent. The onna was educated; he himself had witnessed her reading a bound scroll, and she was not in the least bit submissive as she should have been. In all, she created quite the mystery for Sesshoumaru. And he had a great weakness in that he needed to figure out mysteries. He did not like to ever think that he something was beyond his grasp.

He could not decide on one gift for her, he acquired several presents to woo her with. To start set of miko garments, but instead of being red and white as was the tradition, these were dark blue and silver. She would look stunning in the colors of the West. Also to be given to her were jeweled combs and chopsticks for her hair. And last was an amulet. However, this gift was not bought. Indeed, this gift came from the collection of jewels that belonged to the ruler of the Western Lands. This was something that every Taisho, from the beginning of time, would gift upon a lady who had their favor. If the relationship broke off or was entered under false pretenses, the jewel returned itself to the palace jewel room. It was a magical piece with a will of its own.

Just as he was gathering himself to leave, a thought of Rin and Jaken wormed its way into his head. By Kami, he had planned on bringing them to the festival, so he had to gift them with something. For Rin, the unacknowledged daughter of his heart, he purchased a kimono and small bracelet with a crescent moon charm. He infused the bracelet with some of his poison so that all would know she was under his protection. For the kappa youkai he purchased a new blanket. He mentally rolled his eyes at the thought of all the effusive praise and thanks his faithful retainer would bestow upon him.

With all of his purchases, the Taiyoukai took off for the Western palace, being sure to head straight to his room. It being the one place Rin would not dare enter uninvited. He could not have her ruining her surprise. Sesshoumaru then summoned a female servant to wrap up each gift and place them in his wardrobe. "Jaken prepare Rin and Ah-Un and have them ready them to depart. We will be journeying for five days, ensure that we have enough provisions for Rin." He smirked at the idea of what his idiot half-brother would say when he showed up at the village. Sesshoumaru was looking forward to Kagome's reaction to his unannounced arrival and the hanyou being sat for his inevitable outburst.

Day 2 – Preparing for a festival

The day after Kagome's fight with Inu Yasha saw the group and the entire village of Edo trying to prepare for the festival. Brightly colored lanterns of green, gold, and red were strung around. And while this was not the best weather to hang outside and have a picnic, the village did have a hall big enough to hold the entire village so that they could celebrate in comfort. Currently Kaede and the village women were busy hanging fabrics and decorations around the hall so that it would have a truly festive feel to it. Inu Yasha, Miroku, and Shippo were out with the village men hunting for game. There must be enough meat to feed the village. Sango was not participating in the hunts nor cooking. Instead Kagome set her up as the official coordinator of the festival. Deciding where to place decorations, the best location for the massive buffet, and even the seating arrangements, yup, she took to power like a duck to water. Children ran around gathering root vegetables and herbs for cooking. It would be meager fare for all the effort the children put into it, but it served to keep them busy.

The merchants were not idle either. Villagers visited the huts and stalls trying to find a gift for their special someone. Exhausted, the vendors could only thank the Kami's for the extra income, but pray they had enough merchandise to meet the demands. Still, they enjoyed the bargaining and haggling over the prices of goods. After all, what kind of merchant took the first offer without making a counter-offer? Aye, even Miroku found himself enjoying the art of bargaining in an attempt to purchase a ring for Sango. Kagome had told him that in the future a man would gift a lady with a ring when asking for their hand in marriage. After looking at many stalls he found the perfect one. It was a ring made of bronze with a small blue stone set in it. It was elegant yet strong, just like Sango.

This day also found one miko 500 years in the future wrapping up the gifts that she bought yesterday. For her precious son, Shippou, there was a gift of an art center, complete with paper, crayons, markers, and many other items needed for drawing. Also included for Shippo were candy and his favorite pistachio snacks. Sneaky Kagome also included some well-loved children's books. She took her mama duties seriously! Her little boy would be well educated, no matter what time he was in.

Sango's gift was more personal in nature, being bathing products, lotions, and one bracelet of sterling silver with an amber stone. The lecherous monk was a little harder to buy for. In the end, Kagome had bought him two crystals, amethyst quartz for clarity and a rose quartz for good fortune for him to use while meditating, ending her purchases with the softest leather bound journal for him to record his thoughts or work on new spells in.

Inu Yasha was perhaps the easiest to buy for. He would be given 48 boxes of ramen in 12 different flavors, a large amount of beef jerky and some gummy candy that he was fond of. Thinking wryly that perhaps he would appreciate something he wouldn't eat in a week, she also brought him a necklace with the kanji for friend/brother on it, for that is how she loved her hanyou.

Rin, of course, had to have the little doll and white dog plushy Kagome had spotted in the toy store. Add to that some colored pencils and paper and the child would be thrilled. Jaken was a challenge though; after all she really did not know him well. Finally, Kagome had decided to buy him a small leather pouch to attach to his haori. She even went so far as to have it monogrammed with a letter J and the crescent moon that represented the Western Lord that Jaken served. Kaede-San was the group's unofficial grandmother, so her gift had to be extra special. After she had searched thru numerous stores, Kagome had finally found a warm woolen throw which could be used as a blanket or a shawl. It was dark green and the perfect gift for Kaede-san!

For the walking clay pot, poor Kags had to dig really deep to come up with a present. After all what did one get someone who was not quite alive? Remembering Kaede's story about her sister simply wanting a normal life, Kagome had purchased some lip gloss in a tube. Five hundred years must be enough to break down plastic, right? She also brought Kikyo some new arrows for her quiver. These arrows were made of hardwood, ash to be exact, which is known for its durability. Once they were blessed, they would be indestructible. Maybe they could also enchant them to return to Kikyo after being shot?

Shaking her head, Kagome practically vibrated with anticipation of everyone's happiness at their gifts. Now it was time for the most important gift of them all. This gift had to speak for years of unrequited feelings that Kagome had endured for Sesshoumaru. In other words it had to be perfect. The gift had to be of the finest quality, and yet personal enough that the Taiyoukai would realize all the time that went into selecting it. After scouring the mall for hours she had finally found it. The perfect gift turned out to be a small jade pendant in the shape of a pot with two fish in it. The store owner told her it was a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Instead of a gold chain Kagome opted to buy a finely tooled leather necklace to hold the pot. After all, the idea of him always having a small part of her on him was heartwarming.

Finally seeing that she only had three peoples gifts left to wrap up made the miko happy. Anymore stuff and her arms would fall off! For grandpa, it was a book on ancient legends which she knew he'd get a kick out of. Sota received a new soccer ball and some baseball cards for his collection. Mama received a thin gold chain with a small pearl hanging from it. Kagome tilted her head back and thanked Kami she had come up with a way to make money for the shrine. You see, a year ago, in exchange for her help and miko power sped healing, the villages starting gifting Kagome with kimonos, lot and lots of kimonos. She wasn't able to wear them all, since there were so many, so she asked permission from the villagers if she could use them to trade for money. After all, she didn't want to insult someone by selling their gift! The villagers loved their miko and readily agreed. So she kept some of the more elaborate ones and a few of the everyday kimonos and the rest she brought home for her mother to sell.

The museum curator had taken one look at them and almost swooned with joy. The carbon dated to the correct era and the kimonos were in pristine condition, of course. Yep, with the sales of just 5 kimonos, the shrine did not need to worry about money for a very long time. Mama had taken a portion of the money and opened up an account for Kagome. In retrospect this was a very good thing, because Kagome's group went through food and medical supplies like water!

Kagome sat in her room at home putting the finish the touches on the gifts. She prayed over the pendant she had bought for Sesshoumaru invoking a protection charm. He may never know she loved him, but he would have a safeguard with him always. After all, even the Lord of the Western Lands needed someone to look after him. Setting the pendant next to her, she wrapped all the other remaining gifts, waiting to wrap his until last, rubbing the jade pendant lovingly every so often. After wrapping the Taiyoukai's gift and tying an elaborate bow, our miko's mind wandered into smutsville. Apparently, the ribbon had given her ideas of being tied up with the ribbon while a certain demon had his way with her. Tinsel was used for tickling. Hell, even the fabric some of the gifts were wrapped in was used as a blindfold. But when she began to imagine his tail and the deliciously naughty things he could do with it, well that's when the she had to slam on the mental brakes. After all, she could just imagine the conversation with Inu Yasha if he smelled her arousal. Kami! She shuddered at the thought!

With that final thought, Kagome rushed back out this time heading to the supermarket to buy food for the festival. Mama had agreed to help prepare the food for the party if Kagome would pick up everything for their early Christmas dinner. After lugging two very full carts to the register, breathing deeply over the large amount that was the bill, and loading all of the food into a taxi, she was tired. She groaned as she thought of all the steps to the shrine. There were over 100 freaking steps in a steep incline, by Kami. No wonder she never gained any weight. When she arrived at the shrine grandpa was, of course, sweeping the steps. She called up to him so he could send Mama and Sota down to raise the freight pallet. Oh yes, the Higurashi's had used some old fashion know-how to rig a simple elevator attached to a winch to lift and raise heavy items from street level to the shrine. Breaking the load into three smaller ones meant nobody would get hurt. Finally, with the last load up the stairs, she began to walk up the stairs herself grateful that the shopping ordeal was over.

Now onto the job of cooking! Smells of oden and teriyaki had permeated the house. Eggs omelet cooled on the side. Shumai dumplings and spring rolls waited to be cooked. Flavorful stews bubbled on the stove. And the best part was the turkey in the oven. Christmas dinner of sushi, oshinko, udon, and rice had been quickly gobbled up by the family. With one meal savored and another cooked for tomorrow's festival, the family had relaxed in the living room. Gifts were then exchanged. Sota loved his soccer ball and cards, grandpa adored his book of legends, and mama loved her necklace. Kagome adored the earrings her grandpa had given her especially when he told her they used to belong to her grandmother. From mama, there was a brand new backpack. One intended for hikers. This one had a lot more room, oh and there was a wicked cool IPOD inside it! The dweeb, A.K.A her brother, managed to surprise her with a charm bracelet. Life was great!

Before going to bed Kagome began the arduous task of packing all the presents in her new bag, the bag was not even one day old and already it had to work! Next her dark blue backpack was filled with toiletries, clothing and other necessities. Her third and final bag would be packed tomorrow after breakfast with the food. Exhausted from her long day, she slipped between the sheets and dreamed about a sexy demon Lord and his very talented mouth!

Day 3 – If wishes came true

Breakfast for both times was filled with merriment and excitement. In the past, it was due to the excitement of Kagome's impending arrival. Shippo was so happy that he was practically jumping up and down. Under normal circumstances this would have made Inu Yasha hit the kitsune, which would have led to him being sat when Kagome arrived, but strangely enough, Kikyo was, it seemed, a calming influence on the hanyou. No longer so angry at the world, he was slower to anger and strike out at anyone. So although the group was slightly creeped out by the fact that she had to consume souls to survive, they did breathe a sigh of relief that Yasha was easier to deal with now that she stayed with him all the time.

Now in the future, Kagome's family was excited as they helped her packing all the food for the trip thru the well. Mama reminded Kagome to bring back all the plastic containers; after all, such things were best not left in the past. Sota, Mama, and Grandpa went to get their presents for the group. Of course, that seemed a little strange to the miko. But her family explained that it was the least they could do for those who kept her safe! Finally ready, she bid her family goodbye with a firm promise to be back after the New Year. Thank Kami school was over. The search for the crystal had gotten so much more intense. There was no way she could keep coming home to study and have any hope of passing.

Taking first the huge bag of food Kagome jumped into the well. "Inu Yasha!?" she called from the bottom of the well. After all, there was no way in hell she could climb out of the well with the amount of the food she had in her backpack. Before she called again, a flash caught her eye and she was lifted from the well. Turning around to thank her friend, she was surprised to see that her help was none other than Lord Sesshoumaru himself! "Arigato Sesshoumaru-Sama" she said as she sketched a small bow.

She was surprised when a clawed hand pulled her up to standing and came to rest under her chin forcing her to meet his steady gaze. "Douitashimashite Kagome and you do not have to bow to me, nor do you need to call me Sama." Cobalt blue eyes widened at that proclamation. The blinding smile that came from Kagome made the Taiyoukai smile in response. Stunned at the beauty the smile brought to his already perfect face, Kagome whispered, "So beautiful." Her hand quickly smacked over her mouth as she turned red. 'Kami, please tell me I didn't say that out loud! I'm going to die of embarrassment.' Kagome thought. Quickly shutting her eyes, she continued to pray for a hole in the ground to open up and take her.

Sesshoumaru was amused at her predicament, but other than the slight flaring of his eyes and the small grin when she called him beautiful, the killing perfection looked as unruffled as was his usually want. He stepped closer to the miko and bent down slowly, so that his mouth was by her ear and said "nesupa". He smiled widely into her hair where no one could see it, pleased by the spike in her scent at his proximity. It was the first step in the complicated dance to seduce the miko. Her arousal proved she was not beyond thinking it either.

Kagome's brain in the meantime had short circuited as his rich voice whispered in her ear and the warmth of his body close to her. 'Kami he's like chocolate; velvety, sinful, and probably delicious was the only thought that managed to form in her brain. Well, at this point the miko only had one thing on her mind. It was sex. Pure raw unadulterated sex. Her nipples hardened and her sex began to weep in anticipation. In a haze she turned her head slightly to look at him and saw his ear. Now, normally Kagome was able to control her impulses, but today her inner sex kitten wanted to come out and play. Before she could think, her tongue came out and licked the point of his ear. And by the shudder that went through Sesshoumaru's body, he was very affected by the simple touch.

Of course, Inu Yasha and his dreadful sense of timing threw a big monkey wrench into the works as he came up to them he exclaimed, "Kagome, what the hell is going on here? I come to help you as requested and find you cuddling up to my enemy? Explain yourself wench!" Now lucky for Inu Yasha, Kagome's brain still hadn't caught up with everything that had happened since Sesshoumaru had lifted her out of the well and therefore, she missed most of Inu Yasha's speech. Unfortunately for him, she only heard the last three words. She turned to him and grinned. "I need for you to take this large bag of food to Kaede and the women so they can place it in serving bowls. I have to go back for two more trips to bring everything! ........ Oh, and Inu Yasha? Oswari!" And with that she went over to the well and jumped back in. Inu Yasha struggled to get off the ground as the subjugation beads refused to wear off from her anger. Just when he managed to gain his feet, a fist smashed into his face causing him to fall to the ground again.

"What the fuck was that for Sesshoumaru" he growled at his older sibling from the ground. The sibling in question simply arched his eyebrow and looked down at the hanyou. "That was for calling Kagome a wench. You have chosen your mate idiot. Therefore although Kagome is pack she is free to mate. This Sesshoumaru will make her my bitch and there is nothing you can do to interfere. Hence forth you will treat her with respect as she will be the next Lady of the West." Now, the killing perfection was ready for any number of responses; anger, indignation, disbelief, and even denial, but he wasn't prepared for his younger brother to throw his head back and howl with laughter.

"Are you serious?! The girl is from the future -- 500 years in the future to be exact. And she is human! You swore you would never fall to otousan's fate. She's also a miko, not a strongly trained miko, but she's strong enough to purify you. Kami, I knew you liked living on the edge but damn! That's too much." Inu Yasha started to laugh again. Maybe it was the look on the Taiyoukai's face, maybe it was even the hanyou's survival instincts, but whatever it was, he suddenly shut up and gulped audibly and then told his brother "I'll do whatever I can to help, aniki."

"Maru, a little help please, I have another heavy bag" came Kagome's voice from the well. With a hard look at Inu Yasha, Sesshoumaru said in a voice only the other demon could hear, "Go back to the village now, I will attend the miko." Not bothering to look back and see if Inu Yasha left, he jumped down into the well, picked up Kagome, and immediately jumped back out. "Okay now, that's the bag with all the presents. I am counting on your honor as Lord of the Western lands to not let anyone peek into that bag! Oh, and I'll be right back!"

Before the normally stoic lord could get in a word, she jumped back into the well and disappeared. A few minutes later a blue light and the tingle of magic heralded her return. Sesshoumaru jumped down into the well and grabbed the onna before she could open her mouth to call for him and jumped back out of the well. On firm land once again, they stood in a loose embrace gazing at each other. Never had Sesshoumaru regretted having only one arm as he did in this moment. For he could not keep a hold of her and touch her lips to see if they were as smooth as they looked, nor could he run his fingers through Kagome's hair to see if it rivaled silk in texture. Bitterly cursing his brother, wishing that it would not take the 100 years that it would take for him to heal such a grievous wound, he continued to enjoy the feel of his future mate as she was gently pressed against him.

Yes, future mate. The Western Lord had decided trying to outrun his beast would prove too tiresome and in the end he would lose to his fate anyway. Though mating the miko would not be a loss. She was fearless, loyal, loving, and would make a fine mate and mother to his pups. And if the legend of Shinkara was true, then Kagome would become an Inu demon like him and share his life. Their bond would be so strong that they would be tied together even in death. Through all their lifetimes they would always find each other. Indeed, he now strongly believed that the miko had been sent to the past for more than just Naraku.

During the day of traveling back from the palace of the Western Lands, Sesshoumaru had been thinking HARD. He thought that his little miko was an instrument of the Kami's. 'After all, look at all that she has accomplished: She freed Inu Yasha from the God's tree; Proceeded to save and adopt the kitsune as her child; Became friends, indeed more like family, with the monk and the slayer; and wrought miracles simply by her beliefs and the strength of her heart; her acts of kindness towards Rin and even Jaken have not gone unnoticed; she has forgiveness in her heart, which had been proven time and time again when Inu Yasha betrayed her with the dead miko. Oh yes, Kagome was a little too good to be of this world. There had to be a bit of Tenshi in her.' He mused.

So, now the thoughts in the demon's head were how to court and woo the miko. His beast just wanted to have at her, his mind, however confused they were. He never had to pursue a female before. Normally, they flocked to him and not just because of his looks. Oh, no. It was due to his power and wealth. There was no shortage of demonesses that wanted to be the next Lady of the West. However, Kagome was not one of them. She was not the type to stand on ceremony. Hadn't she stood up, looked him in the eyes, and scolded him in the past as if they were equals? This perhaps was the behavior that started him on the road to wanting the onna.

Kagome stood there in his embrace wondering what the hell was he thinking of. Serious thoughts, if his expression was anything to go by. She lifted a finger and traced the stripes on his face marveling at the softness of his skin. So engrossed was she with his face, lips, and eyes that she didn't even notice when he summoned his demon cloud and transported them to the outskirts of the village. "Come Kagome. You must finish preparing for the festival." With those words Sesshoumaru stepped back and away from the miko. "I will go get Rin and Jaken and return shortly."

When she blinked, he was gone. Shrugging, she turned to call Inu Yasha for help and spied Miroku nearby. "Miroku, I need help please!" With that plea the monk jogged over to her grabbed the blue backpack and started towards Kaede's hut as if it weighed nothing. Kagome hiked the bag she was carrying up of the ground and went to Kaede's hut also, pausing to greet the villagers as she went. When she arrived at the hut, she barely had time to put the bag down before Shippo sprang into her arms almost knocking her over. She laughed and kissed his nose. "Miss me?" she asked. She laughed some more when he nodded energetically, looking like a bobble-head doll. "Did you behave for Kaede and Sango?" She asked. When he dropped his head slightly, she wondered. "Ano, Kagome-mama. I got a pocky stuck in Inu Yasha's hair and then called him a big meanie when he threw it way, but other than that I behaved real good, and I even helped with the festival." Shippo stated as he puffed his chest out. Kagome nodded seriously and affectionately ruffled his hair as she put him on the ground.

Kagome turned to Kaede and asked if she could help her make a barrier so that no one could sneak a peek at the gifts. Without a word both Kikyo and Kaede came to help the young miko erect a barrier around the presents. At that moment Inu Yasha entered the hut with the now empty food bag and a frown. "Foods all lay out. The villagers said to come outside and Sesshoumaruisonhiswaywithhispack." All eyes in the hut turned to look at him. "Could you repeat the last part a little slower, koibito? It sounded like you said your brother was on his way." was Kikyo's amused drawl. "Actually, it is half-brother." The sinful voice of Sesshoumaru responded. Everyone looked around the hut in bewilderment not seeing the Lord. They quickly determined the Taiyoukai had to be outside the hut eavesdropping.

With that they all marched outside to join the festivities. "Kagome, may I escort you tonight?" Sesshoumaru asked. The little miko could only stare wordlessly at Sesshoumaru and slowly nod her agreement. Inu Yasha sighed and turned to Kikyo holding out his arm. Kikyo was happily surprised; after all who knew Yasha had manners? Miroku turned to Sango, bowed, and asked, "Sango would you do me the honor of allowing me to escort you to the festival?" Poor Sango turned red and slowly nodded her agreement. Kaede smiled joyfully. She loved all of them and wished nothing more than for them to find their soul mates. Rin and Shippo giggled at the silly adults. Shippo turned to the little girl, touched her on the arm and screamed "Tag you're it", and took off scampering towards the great hall. Not to be outdone, the little girl took off after him.

Such fun they all had that night, yes, even Sesshoumaru. There were games, dancing, singing, and other entertainments to be found. And the food! Oh, what a spread! The villagers had outdone themselves. Finally, after much merriment the small group retired to Kaede's hut to exchange gifts. Inu Yasha was happy with his ramen and other gifts, Kikyo was touched that she received anything from the group at all. Kaede loved her herbs and woolen throw. Shippo and Rin were ecstatic at the toys and art supplies. Sango was dazed with the ring and the proposal that came with it from Miroku. It seemed he decided to ask her to marry him in front of their family. After making him swear to stop being a leech, she happily agreed.

Sesshoumaru loved his gift from Kagome and asked her to tie it around his neck. Only Kikyo and Kaede could see a pink glow flare thru the pendant as it touched Sesshoumaru's skin. The last to open her presents was, of course, Kagome. She wanted to watch and enjoy the expression on her family's face as they discovered the secret behind the wrappings. Opening her gift from Sango she was excited to see a pair of katana. Now if she could only use them! Miroku gifted her with prayer beads to help with her meditation. Kikyo gifted her with a scroll of miko potions and spells. Kaede gave her a good luck totem. Inu Yasha brought her a small dagger that looked like it had been dipped in poison. Shippo had drawn for her a very nice picture of sakura tree.

But it was the gift from Sesshoumaru that really blew her away. The haori, hakama, jeweled combs and chopstick were more than she ever expected. The amulet was absolutely overwhelming. She was so grateful just to spend the holidays with him, never mind the receiving so many gifts from him. She immediately put on the chain and amulet. This time only Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru could see the green flare of power as it settled against Kagome's skin. All in all the first of their winter festivals was a roaring success. "Jaken, make sure that Rin goes to bed. Kaede-San I leave her in your care. Come Kagome, we have much to discuss." Sesshoumaru proclaimed shortly after the pendant had settled itself on Kagome's soft skin.

Unsure of what they had to discuss Kagome accepted the hand that Sesshoumaru held out for her. She flashed a quick grin at the group and walked out of the hut....

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas

This is all I'm asking for

I just wanna see baby

Standing right outside my door

Oh I just want you for my own

More that you could ever know

Make my wish come true

Baby all I want for Christmas

Is you..

All I want for Christmas is you baby

Christmas Eve – Make my wish come true

Walking along side the object of her affection was startling for Kagome. True this was something that she had hoped and prayed to the Kami's for but she never thought it would come true. She was so nervous she trembled slightly. After all she didn't know if he had simply brought her outside to thank her for the gift, or something else. Was she simply trying to read more into his actions as was there? She was so lost in her musing that she didn't realize he was drawing her away from the village towards the springs. She marveled at the fell of his hand wrapped around hers as they walked on. Looking at the stripe on his wrist, she wondered where else on his body he was adorned with markings. Thinking about this caused a sigh of longing to escape from her lips. Unknown to poor Kagome, the smell of her arousal and heat started drifting toward Sesshoumaru beckoning him and his beast to claim her.

Sesshoumaru found a nice rock formation for them to sit comfortably on. Having helped arrange the miko on the ground, he dropped effortlessly down and sat beside her. "Kagome, has Inu Yasha explained any of the demon customs to you?" he asked. She shook her head no, and was surprised as he scowled at her with a small shake of his head. "Youkai, when they mate, bite and mark the neck of their chosen mate, so that all may know they are a joined pair. Inu-Youkai differs than others in one aspect of mating as we mate for life. Others may mate temporarily or for political reasons but Inu-Youkai. "Do you understand so far?" He inquired. A quick nod of her head showed she was paying close attention. "Now there is the legend of Shinkara, it is the legend that tells about what may happen when you meet the person who is your destiny, who is part of your very heart and soul. I believe, Kagome, you are that person for this Sesshoumaru, so I ask you, here and now, will you be my mate?"

Stunned speechless, all Kagome could do was stare at him. After a moment she blinked and broke into tears. "I would love to be your mate, Sesshoumaru. Kami, how I have wished for that forever! But I cannot! I will grow old and die and you will be left alone. How could I mate you and know that I will die and you will live on with out me? How fair is that to you?" she sobbed out. Understandably, when his laughter came, she was confused. 'How could my death bring joy to this idiot?' and with that thought she went from sad to angry in only the time it took to blink.

He looked at her and caught her eyes as he explained, "Itoshi, when we mate you will become an Inu Demon like me. Your life-line will be tied directly to mine. My kind are notoriously long lived. We will live together for many centuries before our time together ends. We will survive for you to see your family grow." with that he wiped her tears away. "I have wanted you for such a long time, but have fought against it as I did not know the true meaning of love, nor did I know how strong love can be. Kagome, be my someone, the someone for me to love and protect." With a happy cry, the miko launched herself into his arms.

Lips found each other as the second phase of the seduction dance began. Soon she could feel Sesshoumaru lightly lick her lips seeking entrance into her mouth. When he opened his mouth slightly and deepened the kiss, she moaned. The heat from his kiss was overwhelming. His hand began to trace down her front, stopping to pay homage to her breasts. He broke away from the kiss and asked "Are you sure?" before continuing at her softly spoken, "Yes." Wanting to show her consent with more than words she pulled off her blouse and proceeded to attack the ties of his haori. All she could think of was 'Hurry, hurry, hurry' as her body was becoming engulfed with desire. His nostrils flared as the scent of her need filled the air. Using his youkai speed, he quickly disrobed them both and watched with amusement as she tried to cover herself. Pulling her nude body to his, he closed his eyes at the sensation. "Itoshi, you never have to hide yourself from me, you are perfection to this Sesshoumaru. Moving his tail to the ground, he settled it on the ground and then gently placed Kagome on top of it. She gasped as the feel of the luxurious fur rubbed gently on her exposed skin.

Sesshoumaru climbed on top of her and claimed her lips once more. 'Gods, the taste of her was addictive. I will never get enough.' He thought. Slowly working his way down her body he stopped to pay homage to her neck where she would carry his mark. Then on to her succulent breasts with a brief stop and tickle of her belly button before moving on to his grand prize. Spreading her legs apart he took the time to admire her glistening sex. Already it was swollen with her desire. Even as he gazed at it he could see it moistening in anticipation. Smirking, he leaned forward and took one long slow swipe at her pearl with his tongue. Her back arched as her breath exploded from her lungs. Lowering himself and using his body to keep her exposed, his started to kiss, nibble, and suck on her womanhood. Delightful! The nectar that her body made was like ambrosia from the Kami's upon his refined palette.

The only thing that could bring him to tear himself away from devouring her was the thought of how her sheath would feel wrapped around his cock. Backing away from her after ringing out a couple of orgasm from her, he knelt in between her legs. Taking his manhood in his hand, he stroked himself. "Now itoshi we will be joined forever" He told her, and leaned forward. He used his cock head to slowly trace a path around her pearl and down to her opening, before easing into her warmth. Sesshoumaru pressed himself into her slowly, gritting his teeth so as to not lose control over his inner beast from the tight sensation that was her sheath. When he reached her maidenhead, he looked deeply into her eyes.

Cobalt blue eyes which were blurred with passion meet the citrine eyes that had begun to bleed to red. Passion, love, and affection burned brightly in both sets. Leaning down to capture her lips, he thrust forward and felt flesh tear. As expected, she began to struggle, trying to escape the pain that invading her pleasure at his sheathing himself within her. Continuing to kiss her, he used his hand to stroke, pluck, and caress her clit. He knew he was successful in diverting her attention from the pain when her hips began to move involuntarily. Slowly, he thrust himself in and out of her, he had to cage his beast tightly as it whined to take over and fuck her with abandon. Unknowingly, Kagome was not helping the matter by digging her nails into his back and biting down on his shoulder. 'So his little vixen likes it rough?' He thought with a smile.

Slamming down into her, using his youkai strength, he placed his one arm under her back, making her arch against him, and drove himself deeper into her. Much improved but still not what his beast wanted. He pulled out of her and caused her to whimper from the loss of him. He flipped her onto her stomach and pulled her up onto her hands and knees. Seeing her red wet pussy exposed to him made him even harder though he had thought it was impossible. 'Fucking perfection. Soon she would be completely mine.' He thought. Sheathing himself in one fell swoop, he cursed mentally as he felt her insides quiver and lock down on his. Over three hundred years and never had lying with a female felt so right, so animalistic! Using his right hand to hold her hips he began to piston his hips back and forth while she rocked in time to his thrusts.

Feeling his orgasm approaching her leaned over and with lengthened fans bit down on her neck marking her as his mate. While his cock was busy pulsing semen into her pussy his fangs were busy pulsing some of his poison into her body to ensure scarring her. He removed his fangs and lovingly licked up the blood that he had missed. Finally as the last of his cum burst from his body he withdrew from her heat. Lying down beside Kagome, He took a claw and made a small but deep cut across his heart. Drawing her to him he said softly, "Come Kagome, drink of my blood and complete the bond."

Now Kagome had thought she might have been a little grossed out by the thought of drinking blood, but she was so into the moment and wanted to be one with her mate so badly that she brought her mouth to the wound without hesitation. Sucking at first gently and then greedily as the heat from his blood flooded her body. One heat brought another. As his blood flowed thru her, so did a wave of desire. Climbing onto his prone body, she impaled herself on his cock. Rocking her hips as she sucked on his wound she felt her orgasm rising. It hit her, she felt as if she was dying and being born again. Their auras rose and gently swirled with each other, until there was an equal amount of pink and green in each aura.

When they returned to their respective hosts it was unlike anything either of them had ever thought or hoped to feel. Every thought, feeling, and desire was immediately known to the other. It was completion on every level: Mind, body and soul. Drowsily they held onto each other as they drifted into the abyss of sleep. Kagome awoke a couple of hours later, her body in tremendous pain and feeling as if it was on fire. Unknown to her bones reshaped themselves, muscles and internal organs rearranged within her body, claws and fangs grew from her hands and mouth. Gritting her teeth and refusing to scream, all she could do was whimper in pain. A strong arm pulled her back against a chest as Sesshoumaru's growl rose from his beast to soothe her.

Soon the arm around her grew taut when the owner of said arm began to feel his own pain. Have you ever tried growing back a limb in mere minutes? It should have taken years. All they could do was ride out the pain holding onto each other like two ships adrift at sea. Finally, the pain subsided to dull aches and they relaxed back into slumber. Each was content to simply hold the other.

Waking up in the morning, Sesshoumaru saw his new mate for the first time. Her hair, still as dark as the ravens wing, was now down to her calves. Her eyes were lined with a rich mahogany brown. Delicate stripes of pink adorned her wrists, cheeks, hips, and calves mirroring his markings. She matched him perfectly. Delicate little claws tipped her hands and he was sure that she had fangs in her mouth. As if feeling the weight of his stare, she awoke. Her cobalt eyes now had a ring of citrine in them. When she smiled her subtle fangs peeked out from between her lips. The sight of them tightened his balls and cock.

Her nostrils flared at the scent of his want. Grabbing her with both arms, he stood. He was pleased to find out that he did not have to bend so far down to claim her mouth. Kissing her forcefully, he was thrilled to feel her response. If you can call jumping upon your mate and impaling yourself on his length a response, that is. Turning around and slamming her into a tree he thrust inside of her. Tight, gripping, greedy, and perfection were the only thoughts that came to his mind to describe the feeling of her sheath around him. He could fuck her for centuries and never get tired of the way his cock fit so perfectly into her pussy.

It was a dance as old as time and as new as the morning sun. Kagome thrust her fingers into his hair, loving the silk-like texture of it. He purred at the sensation of her claws on his scalp. But what really turned him into a fucking beast was when she nibbled delicately on his ear. Slamming into her like he was trying to go through her, he triggered her orgasm. As she came, her fangs grew, and she bit down on his neck just as he had to mark him as hers. This in turn caused him to bite into his mark on her neck. He continued to pump into her as they prolonged their orgasm into long minutes that seemed to last a lifetime. Finally sated, they drew apart and stood in each others arms laughing when the tree tumbled to the forest floor.

"Sesshoumaru?"

"Yes, mate?"

"I didn't ask for a lot for Christmas, you know. All I really wanted was you!"

"Mate, this Sesshoumaru will gladly be your gift for eternity."

And even though there were no words of love and poetry spoken both knew how the other felt. After all, that is how a mating bond works. So, the miko got the Taiyoukai. The Taiyoukai found love and devotion, which he had been sorely lacking. And our Miko from the future? Well, she found someone who wanted her just for her and not because of what she could do for them. Rin and Shippo found the parents they always secretly wished for. Inu Yasha found a brother and sister, once he got over his shock and anger, that is. And Sango and Miroku found love with each other, but that is a story for another day!

That is the tale of how the Miko came to be on the naughty list. After all, finding ones' soul mate isn't naughty, but mating them in the wide open next to a spring is!!!

Ja ne!

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Japanese Dictionary

Douitashimashite – you are welcome,

Nesupa – really?

Shinkara - from the bottom of one's heart; heart and soul;