Chapter 9

Even though there was still snow on the ground, birds danced about the branches, singing their morning songs. Squirrels scuttled about on their normal lives, and some early insects buzzed about. They were disturbed slightly as a young woman shuffled thru her campsite, going into a large yellow bag, placed close to an even bigger two headed dragon.

It had been a good start for the year. The winter was a little harsh, but fine as anyone was concerned, and spring even came early. It was the beginning of the month of March, and already the snow was turning into mush. When it was still winter, there was plenty of food, meaning that this coming year, there would be much game.

"Kagome" The female turned at the call of her name. She looked upon the white man that sat under a tree, and on top of a blanket. Only ten minuets ago was she asleep on that very same blanket, and under that same tree. "What are you doing?" the male questioned.

It had been a hard year for both of them, especially for Kagome, because of Inuyasha. Somehow, even though the half-demon was never around, he caused problems. For the first few months after he had run off, Kagome was determined to find him, and try to apologize, but he was no where to be seen. Sesshoumaru had been patient with her, helping her try to find her lost friend. After a while, they stopped, and continued with their own lives. Over that time they had become close, and during the winter, Sesshoumaru said that he loved her, even though she had been saying for the months before that.

Every mourning he would ask what she was doing, even though it was the same thing, but this mourning it was slightly different. "I have to take care of some…business" She said the last part as if it would explain it all. Sesshoumaru understood. She had to pee.

He watched as she rung her hands behind her back. "What do you have?" He noticed as Kagome stopped slightly with her rocking, but gave him a quick smile. Slowly the demon lord got up and walked over to his young mate. After her mother had said yes, both Sesshoumaru and Kagome almost instantly became mates. Of course they had to wait till they were at his home, but that did not take long. At first it had been hard for Kagome, because she would not be able to see her family as much, seeing as Sesshoumaru wanted to start his own. "What are you hiding?"

She jumped slightly at his question. "My, aren't we full of questions." Before he could stop her, she had run off into the woods.

Kagome had been very jumpy lately. Sesshoumaru could tell that she hiding something but did not bother with it. She would tell him in due time.

The grumbling of Jaken and Rin stirred the demon lord from his quick thoughts. They both got up about the same time every morning and helped with breakfast. But Kagome was not there that morning, and the two seemed stumped. After a little argument, Rin went after some wood, and Jaken looked in the bag that sat by Ah-Un.

A snap brought the attention of Sesshoumaru to the woman that walked into the camp. Kagome had a small smile on her face, with the reddening of a blush staining her cheeks. Slowly she moved in his direction. When she was right in front of him, she motioned for him to bend his head. As he placed his ear next to her mouth, she whispered quickly into it.

Bewildered, Sesshoumaru looked his mate in the eyes. "Is this true?" Slowly, Kagome nodded her head, and looked to the ground, seeming ashamed. He gripped her chin, and forced her to look at him. He placed his lips upon hers, just as Rin entered the camp.

Never before had either Jaken or Rin seen their master kiss his mate. It came to both of them as a surprise. Of course Sesshoumaru had shown affection; the looks in his eyes, the simple gestures to keep Kagome safe and dry, and at night when they slept together. The young woman must have said something to make their lord happy for him to do something so openly. Jaken could easily (though he had never witnessed) figure out that his lord and his mate had been intimate before, other wise they would not be mates, and knew they had to have kissed, as well as some unmentionable things, but never had they kissed each other in public.

When Sesshoumaru pulled away reluctantly from Kagome, he whispered in her ear something, and then stood up strait. "Rin," The young girl looked at her lord. "I want you and Kagome to go out in the woods, and she will tell you anything you want to know." The woman blushed hearing her mate's words, but soon the females left for a second time each.

"Milord?" Jaken questioned when the girls left. "What has milady told you, if you don't mind my asking?" the small imp jumped when Sesshoumaru moved to sit back on his blanket.

"The west will have an heir." And that was that.

Okay, that is the end! I know that the chapter is short, but it was supposed to be. Same thing for the story. I hope you like. Sorry It took so long to update, but my parents were not fond of my report card, and I'm not supposed to be on the computer. I am starting to write my next story, but is at a bit of a slower pace. I'm not sure, but I think I want to call it Unwanted Curses. Look for it! Okay I am pissed at Single Spark. They deleted the story and When I reposted it, some person rated it really bad!