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The Snow Angel	By : SunsetMiko Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 51190 -:- Recommendations : 8 -:- Currently Reading : 9
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Chapter 49 - The Conversation *Scar* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

"As much as this thing is fuzzy and warm," Kagome said with a sleepy smile, "I kind of need to be able to move now." The sun had just risen; it's rays shining directly into their little cave, waking everyone. "The sooner we eat, the sooner we can get out of these stupid mountains. I can't imagine the next bag would be up here too."

"Yeah," Inuyasha said with a smirk. "You probably should put that thing back on, man. The armor, too." When Sesshoumaru lifted an eyebrow at him, the hanyou chuckled and ran one fingertip along his throat.

Miroku, having seen the gesture, sighed. "I do not understand why you find it necessary to hold on to such anger, Inuyasha. Why attempt to instigate a fight with your brother when he has been nothing but honorable since he first came to us."

"Mind your own business, monk," the hanyou growled. "I wasn't threatening him. I was actually trying to help him."

Suddenly, Sesshoumaru's eyes widened. He called his moko-moko out of Kagome's sleeping bag, tossing it around his neck as he waited for her to unzip and climb out so that he could rise. Once he was free, he applied his armor faster than he ever had before. The scar! He had forgotten all about the unsightly scar that remained around his neck, and he put it on display for all to see. He was lucky only Inuyasha noticed it, though of all of them, the hanyou would have been his last choice to learn his secret, after Kagome of course.

It was now obvious the hanyou had figured out he had been Prince. This was a troubling development, and Sesshoumaru had to find out what his brother planned to do with that information. The last thing the taiyoukai wanted was for Kagome to learn that he was the stray dog she had rescued and fallen in love with. He wanted to earn her heart, and having her know who he had been would complicate things. Then he would never know for sure if she cared for Sesshoumaru or for Prince. He wanted her to truly love him without the confusion that information would bring.

"I'm gonna go check things out," Inuyasha announced. "See how the weather looks, get an idea of how we can get down from here. You wanna give me a hand?" the hanyou asked, inviting Sesshoumaru along.

"Of course," the taiyoukai responded, causing everyone to look at the brothers in wonder. Were they actually getting along after all this time?

The two exited the cave in utter silence, walking as far from the cave as possible before slowing to a stop.

"What is it you wish to discuss?" Sesshoumaru asked, trying to appear calm and collected, when in truth, he was a mess inside.

"You're the fucking dog," the hanyou said with a grin. "That's how you got trapped outside the West. That's why your mother is afraid of you, and why you're suddenly interested in Kagome. Don't try to deny it. I know I'm right."

Sesshoumaru gave a single nod. "I do not want the miko to know."

"Why not?" the hanyou asked with a laugh. "Don't want her to think of you as a pet? To know how fucking weak and pathetic you are? Man, I'd heard about your mom and that spell, but to use it on you now? She's got some balls, dude."

"She will suffer for her treachery," Sesshoumaru growled. "She will pay for every tear Kagome shed for me." The taiyoukai took a few calming breaths before continuing. "You will not tell the miko."

"I don't get it. If you suddenly give a shit about her, why not tell her who you are so she can stop worrying about the mutt?"

Sesshoumaru studied his younger brother's face for several long moments before answering. "Because I fell in love with her."

Inuyasha's eyes widened, and he appeared to be in shock for a minute or two. "Love? You? Love?" he repeated in confusion.

"Love. I wish to win her heart and make her my mate, and I will not allow you to stand in my way. If you intend to tell her my secret, I will not hesitate to break your jaw over and over to keep you from being able to speak."

"Oh, yeah, she'd love that," Inuyasha said while rolling his eyes. "How do I know you mean it, or that you won't hurt her?"

"I owe her everything. Why would I ever harm her?"

"Dude, you only want her because she saved you. You can't seriously think you fell in love over a week without ever saying a word to the wench. That's crazy. Besides, you hate humans."

"She is not human," Sesshoumaru said softly. "She is an angel walking the earth. She gave me so much more than just my life when she saved me. She showed me true happiness, fun even. I learned that there are more important things in life than one's position in society. My reputation means nothing compared to her. I would surrender it all in an instant if she asked it of me."

"You've lost your fucking mind, man."

"Will you interfere?" the taiyoukai asked, willing, but hesitant, to slaughter his only brother if he intended to stand in his way. Kagome would never forgive him, but perhaps he could make it look like an accident. Still, then he would have to lie to her. It would be much easier if Inuyasha decided to cooperate and keep his mouth shut.

"You really think you're in love with her?" Inuyasha asked, a hint of awe in his voice.

"I do not think. I know. I did not even know I desired it until I first experienced the feeling. Now I would give anything to have it reciprocated."

"Including acknowledging your bastard half-brother?" the hanyou asked bitterly.

"That was not solely for Kagome's sake, though it is true that it pleased her. I accept that to have her, I must also have you, as the two of you are inseparable. I thought that perhaps it would begin to bridge the gap between us so that we can be civil." Sesshoumaru paused for a moment before continuing. "It was also an easy way to humiliate and enrage my mother."

"Bitch had it coming," Inuyasha said with a grin. "So, this new 'I'm a nice guy' shit, that's all for Kagome's sake?"

"Not at all. It is, however, due to her influence. Her kindness changed the way I see the world. I did not change for her, but because of her. Now, I ask you again. Will you interfere?"

Inuyasha considered the question for a long moment before answering. "Not yet. But I'll be watching you."

Sesshoumaru smirked. "I would expect nothing less from her protector."
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