Title: Bound By Blood

Author: Yaoi no Hime

Genre: o.o just about everything…

Summary: After celebrating the defeat of Naraku, Kagome gets drunk off of sake and goes to wash-up in a nearby hot spring. She wakes up the next morning naked in Sesshoumaru's arms, no memory of the previous night…and that's not the only problem. [Sess/Kag]

Pairing: Sess/Kag

Disclaimer: Inu Yasha and its characters do not belong to me. The only things that do are original characters and the plot.

A/N: ^o^ Contrary to my S/N this fic is hetero I just love yaoi though. I happen to be uber fond of Sess/Kag parings even if I like Inu/Kag as well. This is my first Inu Yasha fic and due to my almost obsession with the show, it won't be my last. You can expect many more Sess/Kag in the future!

~*~Prologue~*~

The group celebrated their recent victory, a festival in town. They had finally defeated Naraku and his detachments, restoring the Shikon no Tama to its original state. Everyone was dancing, drinking, chatting, and eating to no end. Miroku, drunken by too much sake, was going around groping townswomen…even if this wasn't much of a change; drunken or not, Miroku would be Miroku. Kagome sat by the bonfire, enjoying small portions of sake while happily talking with Shippo and Inuyasha was just hanging around. The reincarnated miko smiled to herself as she spotted Inuyasha finally happy now that Kikyou's soul could rest in peace.

"It's all over, huh Shippo?"

The young kitsune smiles and nods, "It finally is. No more Naraku and no more searching for Shikon Shards."

Kagome nods as well and stares into the fire, "You know…you'd think I'd be happy that all of this is over…but I can't shake the feeling that I know I have to return to my own time soon. I can't stay here forever…" Her eyes avert to following Inu Yasha's every move.

Shippo's smile falters and he shakes his head, "You're joking right?"

Kagome sadly shakes her head and Shippo throws himself into her arms and sniffles, "But...you're like a mother to me, Kagome. I can't be here without you…I'll be alone."

"No you won't! You've got Kaede, Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku here with you."

The kitsune's eyes scout out the people Kagome had just mentioned.

Inuyasha was grouchily sitting on the other side of the fire.

            Kaede had plugs in her ears while sleeping.

            Sango was busy chasing Miroku for, obviously, groping her again.

            And Miroku had finally been caught and was begging for his life.

Kagome shakes her head and sweatdrops, "I know they aren't that reliable but give them a chance. I would take you with me if I could, Shippo, and you know it."

Shippo smiles slightly and cuddles Kagome, "I know…but just stay a little longer please?"

Kagome rocks the young boy in her arms and smiles softly.

***

Slowly, the festival faded out and everyone was retreating into their own homes. Soon, the only ones left were a sleeping Shippo, Kagome, and Sango. Inuyasha had been gone to sleep and Miroku had passed out from too much sake. Kagome smiles down at the sleeping boy and tucks him in his mat on the floor of Kaede's hut.

"I guess you told him you can't stay huh?"

Kagome looks up sorrowfully at Sango, "Yeah…I really don't want to go but I have a family there. I've become so accustomed to staying with you guys, it's gonna be hard for me to leave when the time comes. It's not fair…"

Sango hugs the girl and smiles, "You could always come and visit you know? As long as the well isn't sealed."

At this statement, Kagome brightens, "You're right! Shippo will be overjoyed when he hears the news."

Sango nods and lets her go. "Well, I'm going to sleep now Kagome. I'm famished and if I'm not mistaken, you should be too."

Kagome stifles a yawn and nods, "But I think I'll go wash-up before bed. I really need a bath."

The youkai exterminator smiles and ruffles her hair. "Alright. G'night, Kagome-chan." 

Kagome sighs to herself and gathers her soaps and other bath accessories she had brought back from her own era. She leaves out the hut and heads towards the hot springs, hoping for a peaceful bath. While walking, she wondered what Inuyasha and the others would say if she told them that after she returns home this time, it would be impossible for her to return. More specifically, Inuyasha…

The dismayed teen stops by the edge of the spring and sets down her accessories. She gently strips herself of her dirt-soiled clothing and slowly enters the hot water. She sighs contently as the water loosens her tense muscles and closes her eyes, still felling tipsy from all that sake. She springs up at the feeling of someone or something watching her and scans the area, sinking deeper into the water. What…? Before she could even blink again, a pair of golden eyes were looking into her own blue ones and a pair of lips muffles her scream. She nearly choked as she noticed the silver hair, longer than Inuyasha's. Wait…then it could only be…

And suddenly, the rest was just a blur.

~*~End of Prologue~*~

YnH: ^^;;; Cliffhanger…

Rinny: You're kiddin' right?

YnH: Well, if more is demanded then I must get REVIEWS!!!!!

Rinny: That's reasonable.

YnH: [nods] that's right. This is really like an experiment so I'm not sure if I'm even going to finish this. If any of you readers would like more of this fic, then review, e-mail, or whatever! I need feedback for inspiration…

Rinny:  ¬.¬ ……………

Preview of Chapter 1: Kagome wakes up naked with an equally naked Sesshoumaru and who to find her other than…….(you'll have to review and get the next chapter.)