The Snow Angel by SunsetMiko

The Ammunition

Chapter 97 - The Ammunition *Tactics of the Absolute* (Stella's Soundtrack Challenge)

Sesshoumaru wanted nothing more than to stay asleep. There was a warm, comfortable weight on his chest, and the scent of the woman he desired filled his nose. She shifted above him, and he began to feel hot, open-mouthed kisses across his chest. He let out a soft moan that grew louder as her tongue slipped over his nipple. Still half-asleep, the taiyoukai's hands ran along the silky skin of her thighs before pulling her lower body more tightly against his, groaning at the exquisite pleasure.

It felt so good, so right, to have her there, over him, touching him, and he wished it could go on forever. Next, she kissed his chin before trailing along the curve of his jaw towards his ear. He tried to catch her lips, but without opening his eyes, it was difficult, and she didn't seem to be helping his cause. Her hot breath washed over his flesh, and he groaned.

He felt something soft sliding across his shoulder while her scorching mouth made its way down the side of his throat towards his pulse. It took a moment for him to realize it, but the instant he did, his eyes popped open, and he caught her wrists, stopping her from moving his moko-moko any further.

"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked in surprise, a hint of fear in her voice. She had never used that tone toward him before. "Did I do something wrong? What did I do?"

Mentally sighing, the taiyoukai carefully brought one of her hands to his face. He kissed her palm before turning it to kiss her knuckles reverently. "You did nothing wrong," he assured her. "You have nothing to fear from me, Kagome. Nothing."

"But you..."

He slipped one hand into her hair and brought her head down to press his lips to hers. He tried to fill the kiss with all the love and adoration he held for her, hoping to reassure her. That damned scar was going to ruin everything if he didn't figure something out very quickly.

"Oh, Kagome, you're awake," Sango said, standing outside the partially open door with a blush on her cheeks. Both the miko and taiyoukai jumped slightly in surprise at her voice, having completely forgotten they weren't alone. "Breakfast is almost ready," the slayer continued.

"I'll be out in a few," Kagome replied, waiting until her friend walked away before returning her focus to the male she was straddling. "So, are we heading to the palace today?" she asked innocently.

"No," the taiyoukai started while trying to come up with some excuse. "I have a few things that need attending to. I thought, perhaps, you and your companions would like to rest here. It is safe and protected. Once I have finished my tasks, I will return."

Sesshoumaru had several important things to take care of, the first being a trip to Totosai. The sooner the item he needed was started, the sooner it would be finished, and he could give it to the miko. It had to be perfect, and he could think of no one who could do a better job. He nearly chuckled at the irony of it all. Tsukiko had created those spell bags, with help of course, to end his rule and hopefully his life. Not only had he failed, he also provided him with everything he needed to start the next part stage of his life, saving him a great deal of time and effort.

He also needed to alert his General that he had brought down the barrier, but that he was not yet ready to return home. That way, his soldiers and servants could stop searching for a way to do so, and things could return to some semblance of normal. If only there was a way to do so without having to see his mother. He didn't doubt that she had several choice words for him, and he wasn't in the mood. She had to have heard by now that he had publicly acknowledged the hanyou, and he was sure she would be livid.

While at the palace, he would tell his General to have Seiko continue to try to extract information from Tsukiko, this time on the identity of the witch that helped him. The taiyoukai smirked. Wouldn't that foolish little concubine be surprised when he heard that his plan had failed? He couldn't wait to point out his failure before putting an end to his treacherous existence. He even had something to thank him for before removing his head. If he and his mother hadn't done what they did to him, he would have never found his sweet angel.

How he wished to bring Kagome to the palace. She belonged there, and he wanted her to see everything he could offer her. He didn't think the luxury would change her mind and make her fall for him because she wasn't one to focus on material things, but it couldn't hurt his cause. He wanted the world to know he had found his true mate, but the miko wasn't ready for that. He wanted to place her on her throne, but so long as that bitch remained, he couldn't. Not without risking her revealing his secret to the miko. His mother would revel in humiliating him before she turned her viciousness towards Kagome. She had to be dealt with first.

He had so much to do with so little time. He didn't want to be away from his miko for any longer than necessary, so he was going to do everything as swiftly as possible. He was an expert tactician, and he could handle this, no matter how difficult it was to leave her behind. He knew she would be safe; he just hated the thought of leaving her presence. Nothing would distract him from his tasks, however, and make him lose focus.

Sesshoumaru was drawn out of his thoughts by Kagome rolling her hips against him, ripping a moan from his throat as a shiver shot up his spine. Once she had his attention, she smiled. "I'm going to head out to the others," she said softly before pressing her lips to his. The kiss was quick, and before he could adequately respond, she pulled away, leaving behind one very frustrated taiyoukai.

The miko smiled as she walked down the hall. She had spotted something underneath his moko-moko, and things were finally making sense. She decided not to tell him what she had discovered, opting instead to wait for him to tell her his secret. And it would be so much more entertaining to mess with him while she waited.