Love Outside The Box by Mystic Miko

Chapter One

"Kaede-baba, come look at this beautiful jewelry box I found!"

"What is it child,....oh, that is indeed a lovely box dear. It has been in our family for a very long time."

"May I have it? I would like to take it home and clean it. PLEASE!" Kagome gave her grandmother a pleading look.

"Very well dear. It would have been yours sooner or later anyway." Kagome squealed in delight and gave Kaede a huge hug.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you Kaede-baba!" Kagome quickly ran down the attic stairs and out of the house. She was anxious to get home and clean the box. The box was a normal size for a jewelry box. It was made of silver and it had jewels on it and through the tarnish Kagome could just make out a strange inscription. She couldn't quite make out what it said and figured she would have a better chance when it was clean.

Kagome was a very beautiful young lady. She was a college senior, studying History. She especially loved learning about the Sengoku Jidai (middle ages). She had long, flowy black hair, big blue eyes, and a beautiful pale complexion. She was tall and slim and had an athletic build because she trained three to four times a week in Karate and Tai Chi. She was also very good with a bow.

Kagome reached her apartment. She hurriedly let herself in and noticed that Sango wasn't home yet. 'Good' she thought, 'I'll have time to clean this up before she gets home.' Kagome walked into the kitchen and got her silver polish. She always had some handy because she had a lot of silver jewelry and didn't like it tarnished.

She set to work and it wasn't long before the box shine like the moon. She examined the etched designs on it and quickly realized it was a period piece, from the middle ages. She could clearly see the words carved there. It said, 'Rub thrice lovingly and pride and honour will shall be set forth.' 'Strange words' Kagome thought, 'well, I suppose it couldn't hurt.'

She quickly did as instructed and all of a sudden a bright blue-white light surrounded her and filled the kitchen. When the light faded and her eyes adjusted, she sensed she was not alone. There, standing in the middle of the room was the most gorgeous man she had ever laid eyes on. He had long, flowing silver hair, warm golden eyes; he was tall and lithe and had a warrior's body. Strangely though, he had a crescent moon on his forehead and magenta stripes on his cheeks. He was staring at her and he smiled, she realized then that he had fangs. Slowly, she regained her composure.

"W-Who are you? Where did you come from?" she stammered.

He looked around him, taking in his surroundings. He noticed the box on the table.

"I came from that box. I have long been sealed away, and I thank you for releasing me. As for where I come from, I am a very powerful demon lord."

"Really! Wow!.....wait, what's your name?

"My name is Sesshomaru, I am the ruler of the Western Lands.

"Sesshomaru?" 'That name's really familiar to me, maybe I read it in a textbook or something...meh, whatever.' "Well, my name is Kagome Higurashi, this is my apartment. Welcome."

"Thank You, it is nice to meet you Kagome." She blushed, she was not used to being looked at or talked to by such a gorgeous man. Despite her good looks, she tended to be a little bookish and spent a lot of time in the library, researching. It was during this moment of distraction that Sesshomaru took in her looks. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He noticed her long black hair and was tempted to see if it was as silky as it looked. He also noticed her luscious curves and let his imagination run wild, tempted to touch her and taste her. He broke the silence.

"I would like to repay you for freeing me from my prison, if there is anything I could do for you, please do not hesitate to ask." He stepped closer to her while speaking. She looked up at him. He stood there calmly. He breathed in her scent, it was intoxicating. She smelt of citrus and jasmine.

"Oh...um...thank you Sesshomaru-sama." She blushed and quickly looked down. Sesshomaru caught sight of the blush and slowly tilted her head up with his hand. He leaned down slowly and captured her lips with his. 'Oh Kami, she is so sweet!' he thought. He felt her responding, he deepened the kiss, he did not rush, but he slowly slid his tongue across her bottom lip, asking for access. She opened her mouth and took the opportunity to slide his tongue into her sweet, hot mouth. She moaned and pressed against him. She wanted more, but did not know what wanted. Her knees were growing weaker with each caress his tongue gave her. He put his arms around her waist and held her tightly to him. 'She feels so right! Oh Kami thank you!'

He moved from her lips to her jaw and made his way down to the sensitive place between her neck and shoulder. She gasped and moaned as he licked and kissed that spot. She was caught in this moment and didn't want it to end. She moaned again as he held her tight to him, 'This is so right, oh Kami' she thought. She looked at Sesshomaru, he was purring, or something close to that. She slowly arched her face to see his, "Follow me." He nodded, following her down the short hallway to her bedroom. There she shut the door and advanced to Sesshomaru.

"You said I could ask anything from you, correct?"

"Yes, that is so."

"Well if my memory serves me right, you were the most powerful youkai in all of Japan, both physically and magically, correct?"

"Correct." Intrigued.

"And it was one of my ancestors that bound you and imprisoned you in that box. We seem to be connected in that sense. So my request of you is that I be your lifemate.''