What Delusions Can Lead To by tearfromthemoon

Chapter 1

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She plagued his thoughts, even his dreams, no matter how hard he tried to think of other things, she always came back to his thoughts. Nothing he did could get rid of them. Sesshomaru sat at his desk re-reading the document before him, he read the words but his thoughts were solely on her.

It started the first time she defied him, no one, let alone a female, had ever stood against him without fear. People were supposed to fear him, tremble before his power. He was the killing perfection, this wasn't supposed to happen! The feelings he was having towards her were mothering he felt before. She was beautiful, powerful and fiercely loyal to those she loved. He wanted that loyalty, her devotion and love, wanted her by his side for eternity. The great lord hated that she had this power over him and she didn't even know it. Sesshomaru slammed his hand on his desk, splintering it as he cursed. Something had to be done about this curse she unknowingly place on him. She was a weakness and a liability he couldn't have her traipsing around all of Japan with only his incompetent half-brother for protection, especially in that outfit she wore. It was unacceptable!

The thought of killing her was out of the question, maybe in the beginning of his infatuation, but not now. His beast had already claimed her as his there was no turning back from it now. A human for a mate, how like his father, his human was his downfall Sesshomaru could only hope the little miko wasn't his. The Taiyoukai had already decided that he would retrieve the girl and bring her to his castle in the west. She was far too independent which meant would fight tooth and nail. Perhaps knocking her out would be the best course of action.

Sesshomaru called in a servant.

"Prepare the room next to mine, this Sesshomaru will return in a few days." The servant bowed and quickly left the room. Sesshomaru stood and left the room study swiftly walking to his room. He grabbed his armor and swords strapping them on with little difficulty, he silently cursed his brother for his loss of arm and jumped off the balcony, using his cloud Sesshomaru made his way to his future mate.

"Inuyasha, can we stop for a break! We've been walking for hours without a break we're only human!" The young miko huffed and blew her bangs out of her eyes.

"Not a chance in hell, bitch! We ain't stopping 'till we find a jewel shard, so suck it up!" Inuyasha fumed.

"Yasha if we find one we will all be too tired to fight whoever has it."

"I can fight whoever it is on my own!" Inuyasha growled and marched on. Kagome sighed, lately it seemed like there was no winning with the stubborn Inu. She had long given up on him romantically, she knew in her heart that he had chosen Kikyo the moment the dead miko had come back to life. Over the last five years she had grown physically, mentally and in power. Keade had taught her everything she knew and when her training with the old miko ended she turned to Miroku and then Sango for hand to hand and weapons. She had steadily strengthened her miko powers in secret, if Inuyasha knew he would step in and try to stop her. He seemed to want to keep her weak even though he ragged on her about it. It was like he wanted her to be dependent on him, so she played along as the damsel in distress.

She had learned and taught herself so much in in secret, she could create a bow and arrows from pure power and she was working on a sword as well. Kagome could take out demons on her own know, a fact she never thought she could accomplish. She could finally make barriers and needless to say she was quite proud of herself.

The sun was setting and Inuyasha finally let them stop for the night after a promise of ramen. The worn out group went about their normal duties, Miroku gathered the firewood, Sango filled the pot with water and Kagome started cooking. They all knew the routine well after setting up so many camps. After everything was set up and the ramen was done Inuyasha scarfed down his ramen while the rest of the group made disgusted faces at the horrible sight. After dinner was cleaned up and everything was put away the group started to settle into bed until a vicious growl ripped from Inuyasha's throat.

"What's wrong Inu?" Kagome put her hand on his shoulder as a concerned look crossed her features.

"Sesshomaru!" he snarled. Fear settled in the stomachs of the gang, fighting demons was one thing rarely much of a challenge, but Sesshomaru was in an entirely different league. He was probably the most powerful demon in Japan, maybe in the world. He was like the perfect warrior. Kagome wasn't stupid she knew Sesshomaru could easily kill Inuyasha. She has a suspicion he was training or testing Inuyasha in his own twisted way. They held their breaths as he walked through the tree line, slow and regal.

"What the fuck do you want Sesshomaru? If this is about the damn sword you can forget about it!" they all watched as the demon lord tilted his head to the side slightly.

"I have not come for the sword half breed. This one has come for something much more valuable." Inuyasha watched in horror as his half-brother's eyes landed on Kagome. The miko gasped and took a step back in fear. Sesshomaru smirked at her reaction.

"No way in hell, you bastard! You ain't gettin anywhere near Kagome!" Inuyasha pushed Kagome behind him and Sesshomaru growled at his possessiveness.

"She does not bare your mark half breed, you have no claim over her. She is fair game and this one intends to win."

"What do you want from me?" she silently cursed at her wavering voice.

"This Sesshomaru desires your loyalty, love and devotion my little miko. You will be this Sesshomaru's mate, now come we will depart now." He held his hand out to Kagome. Her mouth dropped and hung open before she collected herself.

"Who the hell do you think you are? You can't just come here and tell me I'm going to be something without even asking me! I am not going anywhere with you! Let alone love and be loyal to you! For Kami's sake I'm a human miko!" Sesshomaru's eyes flashed red, this was not going as he wanted it to, but he was prepared for it.

"This one does not care that you are a human miko, you will be this Sesshomaru's mate." Kagome was flabbergasted.

"I don't care what you think I'm going to be! You are absolutely delusional-" The Taiyoukai cut her off.

"I can assure you this Sesshomaru is not delusional, this one does nothing without consideration. You will come or this one will be forced to make you, miko." Kagome gasped. "Come now or your friends will suffer greatly." Inuyasha drew his sword and yanked Kagome behind him. Sango and Miroku dropped into fighting stances. Inuyasha was suddenly flying through with Sesshomaru standing where he used to be. Everyone looked shocked, blinking wide eyed at the towering Taiyoukai. Sango and Miroku took an uneasy step back as he turned his attention on them. He raised his hand and they watched in horror as his acid whip struck the ground in front of them.

"Stop!" Kagome yelled as she blocked his path. Standing before Sango and Miroku, two people she considered family, she took in a shaky breath and held her head up high in defiance.

"If I go with you, will you spare my friends?" Sesshomaru smirked, now he had her.

"Yes they will be spared" Kagome nodded and sent an apologetic smile toward her little group.

"Take care of Yasha for me, tell him 'I'm sorry' when he wakes up for me, will ya?"

"Kagome please! Don't do this! We can fight him!" tears sprang from the slayer's eyes and Kagome could barely fight hers.

"I wish that was true Sango, but we both know that Sesshomaru would kill us all. After all, he's never fought us with his true power before. There is no way of knowing how powerful he really is." Sesshomaru was impressed she caught on to that. "Besides he said he wanted me as his mate, I doubt he's going to kill me. He'll probably realize his mistake soon anyway. I love you guys." Kagome embraced Sango and Miroku and ignored the growl coming from behind her." Take care of yourselves and good luck, I'll miss you to death." Tears welled up in her eyes as she grabbed her large yellow backpack.

"This one is pleased you decided to come willingly."

"Whatever," Kagome muttered under her breath, "let's just get this over with." Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at her. She took hesitant steps towards him and he stretched out a slender hand to her and looked at her expectantly. She didn't want to touch him, but the desire not to anger him won and she took his hand. Sesshomaru pulled her forward harshly into his chest and frowned when he smelt her fear rise. He wrapped her tightly in his arm and leapt into the air, his cloud forming beneath his feet as his mate to be let out a small yelp. Kagome hoped Inuyasha would understand what she had done when he woke up, but part of her couldn't help but hope he came for her…