A Twist of Fate by Aya-Chan

The Amber Diamond

"This isn't fair," Kagome cried into the arms of the silver haired demon she loved.

The battle was finally over, it had been 4 long years and now at 19, Kagome felt like her life was over. It had been a fierce battle, but everyone had come together to defeated Naraku, but it had taken a lot out of everyone, and in the end, a few lives. When everything was done, and the dust cleared it wasn't only Naraku who had died that day. In a formal ceremony the bodies of the hero's of Feudal Japan were laid to rest, Kouga, Ayame, Hachi, Keada, and Kohhaku. The people also honored the spirit of Kikyo, who had, in the last moments, allied with the others and helped defeat Naraku, and in the end, she too was destroyed.

But right now, as Kagome stood with the man that she had fallen so in love with, it felt like her world was crashing down around her. The Jewel was complete, and that meant the Well would seal and she would never see him again. It was funny that out of everyone in Feudal Japan, it was him she had fallen for, but neither one of them could resist what their heart told them. Kagome could remember the day she realized that she had fallen for him, and he too, had fallen for her.

:Flashback:

She was 17 then, it was a very cold day, but she didn't care, Kagome couldn't stay in the village just then, she had to get out of there, away from 'him'. After two years of having her heart broken by Inuyasha, she just couldn't take it anymore. Walking to a small river just inside a glad of tall tree's that she had found a few months before Kagome sat at the edge of the river bank, glancing down at her own reflection. The two years she had spent so far in the Feudal era had done well for her, her skin was tanned from constantly being outside, and her complexion was clear and soft, and she had a good build from all the exercise. Even her hair had become longer and smoother. But her usually bright happy eyes and beautiful smile were momentarily missing. Finally out of ear shot of the two demons that she traveled with, Kagome let her tears fall and let out a small cry of heart break. She knew this day had been coming, but it still hurt to a degree. She would always be second best, and he would never see her as anyone other than the copy. Inuyasha only had eyes for Kikyo, and Kagome finally had to accept it.

The crying girl never even noticed when another Demon came up behind her, "You should really pay more attention to your surroundings, human." His cold voice came from behind her.

Kagome didn't turn, but instead quickly wiped her tears away, although she knew he could smell the salt, she was still embarrassed that she hadn't sensed him coming. Kagome knew she wasn't in any danger, after the first year and a half of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru constantly fighting, Sesshomaru, much to his frustration, had to call peace because of the young girl that traveled with him, since there were certain questions that even the all mighty Lord Sesshomaru couldn't talk about with a young girl. Which is where Kagome and Sango came in; Sesshomaru needed them to help Rin as she became older and entered her early teens. The girls were of course more than happy to help.

"Please just go away Sesshomaru, I just want to be alone," Kagome sighed quietly.

There was silence and Kagome thought that maybe he had actually listened and just left. The tears Kagome had been holding back moments before forced their way forward, a few escaped out of the corners of her eyes. But it turned out she had been wrong, he hadn't left. Kagome nearly screamed when she saw Sesshomaru kneel beside her sitting form. Cupping her chin in his hand Sesshomaru turned her face so she was looking up at him, and using his thumb he wiped away the few renegade tears.

"What did Inuyasha do?" He asked calmly.

"He didn't do anything," Kagome sniffed.

"Then there should be no reason for your tears," Sesshomaru said. He looked down at her a moment longer and then stood to walk away.

But before Kagome could realize what she was saying, she whispered ever so quietly, "she tired to kill him, but still he loves her. Wha-what's wrong with me? Why can't anybody love me?"

Again Kagome was slightly surprised when Sesshomaru walked over to her once more and extended a hand, taking it tentively, Sesshomaru pulled Kagome to her feet and looked seriously into her eyes.

"Someone does love you, you just haven't opened your eyes enough to notice that he's always been right in front of you," Kagome didn't understand what he was saying, but when she opened her mouth to say so he stopped her, "And whether or not Kikyo has tried to kill him, that is no indication that she doesn't love him. I've tried to kill you before haven't I?"

Kagome's eyes widened in disbelief as his words sunk in. Had he really meant what it sounded like? But he couldn't, after all he was Sesshomaru, the cold, human hating Lord of the Western Lands.

Kagome looked up at him to find his molten golden orbs filled with anxiety and hope. She shook her head, "You're lying! You're making fun of me!"

Before Kagome could even blink she felt Sesshomaru's surprisingly soft lips press against hers in a small yet passion filled kiss. When he pulled back he was still only inches from her face and his whispered, "This Sesshomaru never lies."

:End Flashback:

Sesshomaru was running his clawed fingers through Kagome's hair in an attempt to sooth her, but in all reality he was just as broken up. Although just by looking at him you would never know, Kagome was the only one who could read him.

"I waste 4 years of my life for this jewel and all it does is take me away from the person I love," Kagome cried softly into Sesshomaru's white Kimono.

"If it hadn't been for that Jewel I never would have met you, my koi, (Koi - Term of endearment)" Sesshomaru whispered into her ear. Kagome nodded knowing he was right. "Have you said good-bye to everyone else?"

"Yes, Sango and Miroku and I said good-bye this morning. And I left a letter for Inuyasha, he's off sulking about Kikyo," Kagome said. In truth Inuyasha never knew about her and Sesshomaru.

Inuyasha still believed that Kagome loved him, and from time to time he would flirt with her, but Kagome never reciprocated.

Sango of course knew Kagome was acting different the moment she had returned to the village the night Sesshomaru confessed his love, and of course Sango had let Miroku in on it, so Kagome had confided in both of them. Shippo was also aware of the relationship, and he approved, he even took to calling Sesshomaru Father, when Inuyasha wasn't around of course.

Kagome had got quiet good at sneaking around, and many times, when there were no leads on Naraku Kagome would claim she had a test and go through the Well, where she would wait a few minuets before masking her scent and coming back through the well and going to meet Sesshomaru, who had already met with Shippo. Shippo would always accompany them and they would go to Sesshomaru's castle where Shippo would play with Rin, who had taken to calling Kagome Mother. Sango and Miroku would make up excuses for Shippo disappearing when Inuyasha was around.

Kagome pulled back form Sesshomaru's embrace, "you'll take care of Shippo won't you? He's still only a pup."

Sesshomaru smiled down at her, "I would never let any harm come to our pup." Kagome's heart swelled at his words, Shippo was their pup, just like Rin was their Daughter.

Kagome could feel a pulling sensation inside of her, like her soul was being pulled towards the well, and she knew it was time. Kagome looked up into Sesshomaru's eyes for the last time, she could tell he knew what she was about to say.

Moving away form Kagome, Sesshomaru unclasped form around his neck a silver chain Kagome had never before seen. He handed the article to her, and upon closer inspection Kagome found it wasn't just any normal piece of jewelry. The silver chain was incrusted in small sparkling diamonds all the way around, and hanging for the encrusted chain was a dazzling gold tint diamond.

Kagome gasped up at Sesshomaru, "Sesshy, I can't-"

He cut her off, "It is the Amber Diamond. It has been handed down to the First born Male of the Takahashi Family for centuries. It is to be given to the woman we wish to Mate. Kagome, you are the only woman I have ever loved and you are the only woman I ever will love. We are being pulled apart by Fate, but I wish for you to have the Amber Diamond, so that you will always remember that I love you, and only you. And I can know that had we been able to stay together, you would have become my Mate."

A few tears escaped from the corners of Kagome's eyes, no one had ever said something so beautiful, and not to mention that was probably the most Sesshomaru had ever said at one time. With her heart beating a mile a minuet and a goofy smile plastered across her face Kagome nodded, "Yes. Yes of course I'll keep it. I'll always wear it and never take it off. Oh Sesshomaru I love you." Kagome cried, embracing him tightly one last time.

"And I love you my Koi, only you." Sesshomaru replied, holding her tightly to him, before he swooped down for their final Kiss. A Kiss that both would remember for years to come.

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

Cursing the man who invented Alarm clocks Kagome groggily pulled herself from the comfort of her large bed. She could hear her Room mate Ayumi in the next room also getting up.

Walking over to her bathroom Kagome turned on the shower. Letting the hot water pound against her body and relax her tense muscles. After washing her hair and face Kagome stepped out from the shower and pulled a big towel around herself, she then grabbed another towel and began to towel dry her hair. Approaching the steam covered mirror Kagome leaned forward, and with one hand whipped the condensed water away so she could see her reflection, but what she saw only helped to bring her mind back to her dream. Reaching up gently Kagome placed her fingers on the Delicate Jewel which hung form her neck.

It had been three years since she had to say goodbye, three years since the last time she had seen him. And every night after that she would have the same dream, their final moments together. The only thing she had left of him, other that the Amber Diamond, which never left her neck, just like she promised.

But her whole world was about to change, Fate wasn't done with her just yet.