Omg! I am sorry for not updating in so long. I broke my arm and couldn't type, and when it went back to finish writing the chapter, I had been stopped at a very awkward point for me, and thus I got brain blocking so bad that it wasn't even funny. But I promise that you'll like this chapter!

Warnings: Same as before

Disclaimer: I do not own

-S.S-

Was this a dream? No it was more of a nightmare. That is what Kyo thought as he was pulled deeper into the dreamscape. Everything was in ruins, and the workers that Kai had spent so much time seeing to lay strewn across the desert sand in a horrible display of gore. He felt worry build up in him as he noted that he had yet to hear Kai or see her. He took a shock intake of breath, quickly running through the remains of their camp, looking for her.

He stopped suddenly, seeing a familiar mass of black hair peaking out from what seemed to be a collapsed tent. He dashed over, heart pounding in his chest, its rhythm painful. He kneeled down next to the body, pulling back the tarp slowly, afraid as to what he would see once he removed it.

The tarp peeled away, stuck to the body beneath by blood. Kyo felt his heart in his throat, thudding painfully as he forced himself to look at the corpse.

Kai stared back at him with eyes dull and lifeless, her face forever in a mask of death.

He reached to touch her cheek, his hand trembling. Right before he could touch her, a tentacle all too familiar to him shot up, going straight for a killing blow he wouldn't be able to dodge.

Then he woke up.

-S.S-

Kyo ran his hand over his face, eyes blood shot from another night of not sleeping. He honestly looked like crap, a few days worth of shadow on his jaw, dark bags under his eyes, his hair ragged, and his clothes worthy of the messiest bum award. He closed his eyes, leaning back against the pillar he was supposed to be cleaning off to read the hieroglyphs off of.

Three days he had gone without sleeping a good solid night. And at least two of those nights had been nearly sleepless. Ever since he had had that dream about the slaughter, he dreaded sleeping.

And he knew that it was costing him dearly.

He had made so many mistakes the past few days. One of which had costs nearly the lives of the small crew he always took with him into his dig sights. He had lead them into what he assumed was a still stable tunnel, just to find out it wasn't so stable. They had been very lucky to get out before anyone got hurt.

He was interrupted from his thoughts as he felt a presence in front of him. Ardeth had crouched himself in front of him, and Kyo realized her had slid down into the sand, beginning to doze off.

The Mejia's dark gaze shined with concern, his lips tilted into a frown. "When did you last sleep Kyo?" He asked, bringing one of his hands out to steady the taller male.

"Define sleep," Kyo replied back. He was a smartass when cranky.

Ardeth sighed, shaking his head. "Come, I will take you to Kai."

He rose, holding his hand out for Kyo to take. The blue-eyed miko turned man took it, rising up carefully.

He really wasn't looking forward to Kai lecturing him again on not taking care of himself, despite the fact he knew it was just because she cared about him.

-S.S-

Kai stared at Kyo as he slept his head in her lap. Kamis, why was this man so handsome? Why did he make her feel like this? She gently traced over the strong line of his jaw, newly shaven. She stroked the fullness of his bottom lip with her thumb, starring at the male perfection that he was.

But that perfection was marred with the obvious signs of exhaustion that he had been put under.

She really was a fool. She shouldn't have fallen in love with him. She knew what would happen when she broke his curse. Kagome would be gone, taken back to her appropriate time. And that would leave her heartbroken.

She laughed bitterly at herself, leaning back against the chest behind her, closing her eyes as she willed back silly tears.

She felt so exposed around Kyo, like she had no control over her emotions what so ever. And even while he slept, she found it hard to control to sadness that had entered her when she found out the repercussions of breaking the curse.

She snapped out of it when Kyo stirred, awakening with a quick, deep breath. His brows furrowed as he tried to figure out where he was, and Kai felt the urge to kiss the wrinkles that formed above his nose at the action.

"Morning sleeping beauty," She murmured, gently running her fingers through his blue-black hair.

He turned his azure eyes up at her, the confusion quickly melting away. He smiled slightly, his whole ace changing with the grin. She wanted to kiss him again, if just to keep that smile on his face.

"How long have I been out?" He asked, voice huskier then normal from sleep.

She frowned, thinking. "I would guess at least half of day."

He sucked in a breath, sitting up in one quick motion, nearly knocking heads with her. "You're serious? I'm going to be so far behind on my dig now…"

If it was one thing Kyo hated, it was having to make up for lost time. It meant longer hours, harder work, and less pay off.

"It'll be fine. Rick took over your dig site and you are still on schedule. Why didn't you tell me you haven't been sleeping well?" She quickly soothed him.

Kyo felt his heart plummet and warm at the face she gave him. Her expressive eyes bemoaned concern and worry, laced deeply with love. Her lips pouted slightly, and he held back the urge to swoop down and kiss her till she was breathless.

He'd do that later. Like after he answered her question.

"Because you'd worry, koi. And when you worry, it usually does not bode well with the workers." He reached up, cupping her cheek as he traced the delicate curve with his thumb.

She sighed, relenting as she leaned into his touch. "Please don't do that again, Kyo."

He frowned, not about to offer her an empty promise.

Her gaze went misty, but he knew she understood why he did not speak. She moved when he sat up, standing as she stretched out her legs.

Kyo gave her a moment before e pulled her down to him, slanting his lips over hers. She gasped softly, but melted into his hold, opening her mouth to let his tongue explore. He was hit with the sweet spicy tastes of her almost instantly, making heat course through his veins as he hardened almost painfully.

He pulled her into his lap, legs on either side of his hips. He smirked into the kiss when at the skirt she wore that allowed him to feel the heat of her so achingly close. He wrapped an arm around her slim waist, tangling his hand in her hair. His free hand worked on a more important task. One that focused of those lovely breasts that he had dreamed of holding in his hands.

He cupped one of the twin weights through the thin material of her top, feeling the pebbled peak of her nipple press against the center of his palm. He teased the bud, using her shirt as the perfect tool. She moaned, the sound do terribly wonderful things to him. He broke off the kiss, panting slightly with the need for air.

Gods, she was beautiful.

Kyo took in the swollen tender lips, the hooded gaze, and the disheveled hair. No woman should ever look this beautiful and tempting. It just wasn't right. It couldn't be healthy for him to burn this much, to be this absolutely needy of her.

He groaned softly as his arousal pressed insistently to the seam on his pants, not going to be forgotten with Kai so close.

But he stopped himself from going further. He wanted her to want this as much as he did, to where there would be no regrets when they woke in the morning with the full impact of what they had done.

"Kai, I want you to be sure you want this. Because if you don't, all you have to do is leave now. I won't hate you for it, and it won't change anything." Those words sounded so honest, so Mr. Nice Guy, when all he wanted to do was tear her clothes off and bury himself in the soft heat of her.

She bit her lip, and he knew that she was thinking about his offer. And when those eyes connected with his, the burning need in them swirling and beckoning him, he knew her answer.

He gently lowered her onto the pallet beneath them, pinning her underneath his weight. She stared up at him, a rosy flush on her cheeks as she held him with her arms wrapped around his neck, fingers gently playing with his hair. He smiled down at her, leaning down to kiss her softly on her full lips.

He left her with a lingering touch, moving downward to the curve of her neck. He nuzzled it softly, before placing his lips over her pulse. The beat was fast against his flesh, telling him just how nervous she was.

He smiled, before sucking on the spot. Her breath hitched, her whole body going taunt before relaxing with a low mewl. He made sure to leave a nice sized mark, wanting everyone to know just who Kai belonged to.

His fingers worked of her top, undoing the buttons till they revealed the creamy flesh of her breasts and tummy. He was slow, methodical as he explored the new flesh, making sure to kiss, lick, and nip every inch on skin. And he was more then through.

By the end of his little trip, Kai was nearly wild with the need coursing in her veins. She wanted him, and she knew that there were a few things standing in the way. In what had to be a record, she had his top removed, and thrown somewhere in the tent.

Kyo clucked his tongue, starring down at her with a heated gaze. "You are impatient."

She actually growled, a little surprised at the sound that escaped her lips. "And you are teasing."

He shrugged, and she became entranced with the way his muscles moved so flawlessly beneath the bronzed skin. She studied him. He was built to perfection, packed with lithe muscle that made her mouth water. He had powerful shoulders, tampering down to a narrow waist and slim hips. His abs were defined, toned so temptingly that she fought down the urge to swoop down and lick over them until she purred. Her attention was then caught by the coarse dark hairs that led down beneath his pants, thickening slightly at the top.

She was snapped out of her thoughts when Kyo took one of her breasts into his hot mouth, tongue and teeth teasing her peak. Her body arched, offering more to him as she closed her eyes, a sigh of pleasure escaping her parted lips. The man truly had one of the most sinful mouths in existence. Her whole body was burning under his ministrations, and she shifted uneasily as she felt a wicked pressure building within her.

She needed him now, despite how much she enjoyed what he was doing to her.

As of sensing her inner turmoil, Kyo released her breast, leaning back as he rested his weight on his forearms. Silently, for no words had to be spoken, he removed the last of their clothing.

Her eyes widened at the sight of his erect length. He was long, thick, and she felt the wetness between her legs grow as she stared at him. But then a snap of reality hit her. This would hurt a lot more because he was so well endowed. Yet that wasn't going to stop her as she willingly let him part her legs, nestling himself between them to where his engorged member hovered above her waiting core.

Taking in a deep, somewhat shaky breath, she locked gazes with him.

Kyo knew by Kai's reaction that she was growing ever more nervous at what was to come. And he could understand why. It would hurt her at first, and he cursed that fact. The last thing he ever wanted to do was cause her pain.

When her gaze locked with his, and she gave a nod, telling him it was alright to go ahead.

He slowly began to ease the tip of his length into her, letting out a groan as her walls instantly clamped down in a velvet fire of an embrace.

Deciding what was best; he quickly took her lips with his before thrusting his hips forward, burying himself to the hilt and breaking the barrier that marked her as virgin. Her body went taunt in response, and she dug her nails into his shoulders as a wave of pain hit her. After what seemed like eternity, she moved her hips, telling him it was alright to continue.

He began to move, his pace slow and steady. But soon it wasn't enough for either of them. It became wild, untamed, both crying and needing for something purely primal.

Kai's whole body rocked with his thrust as she mewled and moaned.

She wouldn't know what other men felt like, but her whole being swore that Kyo had to be a god among men. He was just too good, his thrust hitting something in her that had her whole body trembling with pleasure. The pressure inside built to a crescendo, the coil tightening almost painfully before it snapped, leaving her blinded by a white hot wave of pleasure.

She heard Kyo groan, stilling completely before he came, before his warm seed filled her. He pulled out of her slowly, before lying by her side. He pulled her into her arms, kissing her erratic pulse as he smiled.

"I love you Kai." He murmured, nuzzling her neck softly.

She felt a blush stain her cheeks, earning a chuckle from him. "I love you too, Kagome."

His smile widened, and he took comfort in that fact she had used his real name. Even deep inside, he was still that young miko. And that miko was terrified with the dreams he had been having, and the overwhelming fear that something evil was coming, and that Kai would be hurt because of the past she had tired to escape from. Thought she had escaped from.

His lover kissed him, worry in her eyes. "Are you alright?"

He smiled, and though it killed him inside to lie to her, he did. "I'm fine."

How he wished it were true.