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I Dream of a Princess!

"I'm sorry" a soft voice whispered into the silence of the night. Rain began to fall onto two cloaked figures. Dark clouds loomed over and fog seeped into the clearing they stood in. Funny how the weather felt the need to match the dreary atmosphere that flowed between the two. "I can not do what it is you ask of me."

"You claim to love her yet you will not vow to protect her?" one of the cloaked figures took a step forward removing their hood to show black locks and the angry blue eyes of a young woman.

"I have claimed nothing that you should be aware of." The voice of the other cloaked figure responded. Lightning flashed overhead followed by thunder that shook the trees around them. Wind caught the young woman's bangs revealing a sapphire blue rain drop upon her forehead.

"I am no fool. I can smell your mark on her and yet you will not protect her. You either marked her for your own amusement or in an attempt to make a fool of her."

The voice grew bitter and vicious. "She is my mate and I will protect her on my own, I will not stand for the likes of you to question me. Nor do I need to vow to protect what is mine, vows can be broken, the bound, love I have for your daughter will never be broken."

"I hope you still feel the same later on. In order to protector her for the time being she must believe you do not love her. The protectors shall be the only ones who know of her existence. For this reason I name you the seventh and last of the protectors of the princess. She is our hope for the future. She will need friends when the time comes that's what the other protectors are for, but you my lord prince; I leave my daughter's heart to you to mend when it comes time for her return." The cloaked figure gave a nod before turning and vanishing into the trees.

"Your task will be difficult though I believe you will be able to win Kagome's heart once more." The woman called out before she too vanished from the clearing.

The band of travelers finally arrived at the library of forgotten time. Kagome followed behind Legolas through the arch way. The place was called a library but looked like a majestic castle hidden in the cliff side of the Western lands. Kagome held onto Shippo's hand as she guided him away from the others.

The others looked around in awe. The path they had taken to get there was hidden by natural spells cast by the earth itself. It bid entrance only to those it deemed worthy. Vines and flowers fluttered around fountains were everywhere allowing the water that flowed above them to spiral down to the emptiness below.

Kagome showed Shippo to the kitchen where he immediately made his way to the pantry to find himself a snack. Shippo's hunger now taken care of, Kagome moved about running her hand along the wall of the grand hall. She could remember the forgotten library so well. It was a place filled with beautiful memories yet painful ones. She could hear the voices of her friends start to fade the further she walked. She came to a stop at the end of the hall having passed the grand doors that lead to a throne room. She gazed up at the portrait that hung, a massive silver tree. The emblems of the five lands were strewn along the bottom. She reached a hand out and mumbled a spell aloud. "Show me great tree the path you will." The silver tree shimmered before the portrait faded into a door that opened allowing Kagome access to what was beyond. She stepped through the door and made her way down the path. Trees stood tall beckoning forward to a small garden that entranced the rising moon of the evening. The door had closed behind her shutting out the rest of the world. She leaned against a tree letting out a sigh as she gazed at the reflection of the moon in the pond that took up the center of the garden.

Kagome's eyes glistened as she remembered the breath taking night she had spent in the garden. Passion had enveloped her as she willing gave herself to the one she loved with no witness but the moon. She had claimed her mate just as her mate had claimed her. Yet, it had seemed she wasn't good enough for not even a fore night had passed when in the same garden her mate claimed that she was unworthy and it was merely a game to him.

Kagome had been to torn, what had she done to have so much pain and suffering in her life. Kagome shook her head pushing away from the tree turning away from the garden. She thought that she had better get back the others were probably looking for her.

Sesshomaru sat up in his bed his silver hair cascaded about him. He let out a growl of frustration. He couldn't sleep recently. Since the defeat of Naraku his dreams were plagued with the sadness that filled Blue-gray eyes so many years ago. He stood knocking his night stand over with a growl. He knew that he had to break her heart to protect her; he just hadn't counted on being affected by it so much. For a long time he had managed to put her out of his mind. That is until after Naraku's death. He reached a hand up to his left shoulder and ran a finger over the mark that was there, a mating mark.

He could feel her near, knew that she was still alive and it pained him to know he could not be with her. Not yet. His gaze moved to his bedroom door as a knock sounded.

"My Lord Sesshomaru, His highness Prince Legolas has sent word to meet him at the Forgotten Library." Jaken's voice squeaked out before scampering away. Sesshomaru let out a groan. He had been expecting Legolas to summon him, but why did it have to be there of all places. He walked to his wardrobe and pulled out his typical attire. It was going to be a long day, he just knew it.

Kagome stopped in her tracks the garden to her back as her eyes widened in horror. What was he doing there? She couldn't handle being there in his presence not when the memories were now fresh in her mind.

"Kagome?" a soft voice whispered her name as if questioning if she was really there. She turned and ran to her right forcing her way through the thick trees. It wasn't fair, why now? Why did he look like he was in so much pain? She bit back her tears as she picked up her speed, she could sense him behind her and she was starting to panic. She had to get away.

Suddenly she ran into a solid form and let out a cry of shock. How had he managed to get in front of her? One arm snuck around her waist while the other wrapped around her neck forcing her to face him. Golden orbs peered into blue-gray. She opened her mouth to demand him to release her but before she could he was kissing her pulling her flush against him and she was over whelmed. She could feel all of his emotions pouring into her through the bound that connected them. One emotion that over powered the rest was regret. She shoved him away wrapping her arms around herself. "Why are you doing this to me?" She demanded her slender frame trembling. "What did I ever do to wrong you, Sesshomaru?" she asked her voice hoarse. He reached out a hand to her and she stepped back. "Don't touch me, not until you tell me why." She choked out. He ignored her demand and pulled her into a hug that took her breath away.

"Forgive me Kagome; I only did what your mother had asked me to. She had said it was the only thing that would protect you." He leaned down and nuzzled her left shoulder. "I have and always will love you." He whispered. Kagome began to cry burying her face in his chest. In all the time she had known him he had never told her that he loved her. Not even when they had mated. She lifted her arms to wrap around his neck pulling him closer, as she buried her face in the crook of his neck.

For a long time they just stayed like that with Kagome's tears dampening his shoulder. Just as the moon started to pass away from the garden she fell asleep. Sesshomaru gazed down at her and swore on his life he would never break her heart again, no it was not a vow, but a promise he intended to keep no matter what. He lifted her into his arms with her head still buried in the crook of his neck. He heard her let out a sigh and proceeded to carry her bridal style. He was very careful as maneuvered through the trees. At last he came to the door that lead to the garden and as he stepped closer it swung open.

Sesshomaru could hear the shouts of his brother and groaned. It figured he would be there; he always was following after Kagome. The shouts came from the throne room, the doors were slightly opened and he could hear voices of others he recognized. He moved forward and pushed the door open with his foot.

The throne room was magnificent carved out of pure white marble. A fountain was in each corner of the room and the center and up on the dais was a black marble throne with red cushions. Vines fell in from the open celling and birds chirped signaling the start of the morning. Inuyasha was pacing about.

"What if Morgana got her? She could be dead for all we know." He pointed an accusing finger at Legolas. "This is your fault you said this was one of the safest places we could ever go. Not so safe now, now is it?" He growled out his eyes starting to bleed red.

Sesshomaru continued his way forward walking past everyone paying them no heed. The room fell silent as they all watched The Lord of the West. He sat on the throne careful not to wake Kagome. She let out a soft moan before snuggling in closer to him.

Legolas narrowed his gaze and took a step forward. "Lord Sesshomaru you may be one of the protectors but that does not mean you can touch her so freely." He growled out. It was at that point that Sango stepped forward and gave a curtsy.

"Welcome my lord I see you have found Lady Kagome." She gave a knowing smile. She was one of very few who knew of their mating and it appeared that Legolas was not one of them.

Sesshomaru's arm tightened ever so slightly around Kagome before he stood and left her on the throne. She curled up her hair covering her face. "I have every right to touch her as much as I please." He responded as he straightened turning to face them, he gave a slight nod to Sango. "Of course Lady Sango of the East; I see that Lady Rei made you a protector, she chose well indeed."

To be continued…

How will Legolas respond to his little sister mated to the lord of the West? How will they defeat Morgana? Has Kagome forgiven Sesshomaru? Is this story nearing its end? What will happen next? Find out in the next story called Princess of the five lands!