Title: Natural Instincts
Chapter: Prologue
Author: BurningInTheDark
Rating: T but will Progress to M later.
Characters: Sesshomaru and Kagome
Genre: Romance/General
Warnings: Violence/Gore
Disclaimer: I Do NOT own Inuyasha... duh! If I did I wouldn't be writing Inuyasha fanfiction, Sesshomaru and Kagome would've ended up together instead.
Summary: Sequel to Puppy Instincts. Sesshomaru still hasn't forgiven Kagome for the Puppy incident, what happens when a new evil emerges? Will they get over the incident or will evil prevail?

A/N; Well hello there readers, yes I have updated. It has been a good year since I have update. *Blushes awkwardly and waves* I am dreadfully sorry about that, I have a million excuses but when it gets down to it, I really don't think any of them can really clarify clearly just why I haven't updated but here I go.

Halfway through the year I have started University, I am swamped, literally, with assignments! However I am on my way to getting a degree in professional writing and publishing! Yay!

I lost my muse, yes I lost my love of writing Inuyasha fanfiction, though I blame it on not having watched it or read any delicious fanfiction in forever.

I have made a new account and being suckered into new fandoms, I shall love these.

This will be the only fanfic I update on this account, apart from some FFVII ones when that muse returns. I hope no one hates me for this. I actually had to go back and read my fanfiction so I could remember where the hell I was going with this... so enjoy! *blush* This is your CHRISTMAS PRESENT LOYAL FOLLOWERS. Please forgive my absence!

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'One, of my 'supposed' suspects? What on earth? Kagome asked herself mentally, cursing herself for her slow realisation skills, 'Oh right...' She mentally slapped herself, looking at the burning coffee shop the screams of the people inside died down in mere minutes of her lying there, safe underneath Sesshomaru. She blushed at the close proximity, reasoning with herself that any normal female would blush with Sesshomaru just inches above them, Kagome quickly shook her head, midnight tresses flying madly eliminating the dirty thoughts that would've poured into her head otherwise.

"Sesshomaru, I don't mean to... seem dense, but you know who the suspect is don't you?" Kagome asked softly, staring at him, still in the precarious position.

'Oh fate, thou art a cruel temptress...' Kagome thought sourly as Sesshomaru looked down and realised, moving from the protective position he had over her, she sighed subconsciously. A fleeting moment of their eyes connecting, something lingered in the air before it disappeared, as quickly as the moment came, unable to analyse what it was, she huffed in defeat.

"Of course I do, Miss Higurashi, I just always love seeing how dim-witted you are." The ice prince smirked.

"Ever Mister icicle-up-thine-asshole." Kagome muttered under her breath.

"Perhaps, your mind has forgotten over that five hundred year time jump, I still have very acute hearing, Miss Higurashi." The last part was strained, evidence that he was trying to polite.

Kagome rolled her eyes, childish action that it was; it still made her feel better before she began to talk. "Well... Are you going to tell me...? Fluffy?" Kagome couldn't help but tease, even if the glare she got could freeze her over fifty times over if possible.

"No." A curt response from the man now standing, brushing off specs of bits of ash from his pristine suit. "However, I will tell you that this person, whom we both know, has an army, one that cannot be killed, even with the Tensegia."

Kagome realised that he was giving her vital evidence, if it could not be killed with poison, weaponry or anything that demons possessed; she wondered what could be that powerful. The thought hit her then, Tensegia kills beings from the underworld, not only that it can send enemies to Hell, the fact that this enemy could withstand that kind of power, it sent shivers up her spine and made her hair stand on end.

"They're the un-dead, aren't they?" She whispered, as if saying it could summon them to her. She recalled the dream, the one about Kikyou and her friends that had been turned into zombies, the thought seemed farfetched; however she knew it was true. Risking a glance at Sesshomaru, she saw the white-haired man nod, silent and emotionless as ever.

Thoughts came rushing back then, remembering why she truly had come, to drop off files for the 'business associate', my ass, Kagome thought before making a mental note to question her mother about it further, later. The alarms of the fire engines arriving didn't faze her in the slightest, it did however make her realise while Sesshomaru was standing there, brushing his almost pristine suit, she was still lying on her elbows on the floor. Standing quickly she brushed off her midnight skirt and readjusted her three-quarter blue v-neck shirt, standing next to Sesshomaru, trying to look as though they hadn't just survived what should've been there death.

Cobalt blue eyes widened as she saw the back of Sesshomaru's suit, it was seared in spots, although small it was still enough for her to be amazed that it had not managed to sear the white business shirt underneath. Kagome told the ice-lord to not bother with trying to look presentable, while at the front the image worked, from behind it did not.

A white eyebrow rose at this, Sesshomaru shrugged off his work blazer and sighed at the small singed holes that varied in size, before folding it properly and folding it over one of his long arms. Kagome watched with fascination, and envy, at the elegant way he still managed to do everything, before an elbow was held out and she graciously accepted it, knowing that it would look suspicious otherwise.

The next half an hour was a blur, all she could recall was Sesshomaru explaining to the fire-crew what happened, giving a statement to the police as well as handing over his jacket and helping Kagome with her statement. After the brief recollection that played through her mind, she realised that she currently sitting in a nice hired car, on leather seats next to Sesshomaru and the silence around them was thick and nauseating as it stretched out.

"I'm afraid you cannot go home for a while... It is too dangerous Kagome." Sesshomaru stated in a toned that dared not be argued with. "While you were... Off with the faeries, for lack of a better analogy, I called your mother, telling her of the circumstances, which you will not be home for a few months at the least. As such I have promised her to pay for your Grandfathers medical bills and she may work shorter hours but get the same amount of pay for her normal hours."

Kagome felt tears well up behind her eyes, waiting for the perfect moment to spill over, she looked up to the ceiling of the car and blinked rapidly, waiting until she could no longer feel them lingering. She looked back to the man with liquid gold eyes staring at her, face a mask of impassiveness, skin the colour of marble with hair that flowed around him matching the colour moon rays, if Kagome was any other woman she would've leaned in and kissed him, however she knew this man, and he was not to be kissed.

She turned away, looking out the car window as she spoke, afraid to make eye contact with Sesshomaru again, lest he see her inner thoughts. "I thank you for your consideration Sesshomaru; however where do you purpose I stay for these "few months" hmm?" She questioned, even adding the action for the quotation marks.

"Firstly, Kagome, you aren't safe at home, as I have already made this clear. Secondly I have more than one apartment, however I believe it would be best if you stay in one of my less used ones next to me, that way if something goes wrong I don't have to come halfway across town to get you. Thirdly, I knew you would never come unless you got something in return, however, like you are, what you wanted in return was selfless and I was willing to help on those grounds alone."

"Thank you." Kagome smiled, hesitantly. Painfully aware of how little space the hired car had in the back and how much room they seemed to take up, she crossed one milky leg over the other and continued staring out the window until the car pulled up outside of the stairs leading up to her house and shrine. She looked to Sesshomaru and back out the window, waiting for some sort of signal, that it was okay to leave. She got her reply in Sesshomaru exiting through the door on his side, quickly she followed suit and walked with him up the stairs.

Another silence, stretched out for the umpteenth time, the awkwardness surrounding them like a thick cloud of miasma, she knew the only reason Sesshomaru was being hospitable at the time was because this was a very serious problem. The enemy, the army of un-dead creatures and whatever else it was she'd have to face, she knew that this was not going to end well for more than one reason. He still hasn't forgiven me for that puppy incident and he isn't likely to forgive me anytime soon... I bet when he leaves me at that apartment, I won't see him again unless I have too.

Kagome giggled lightly at that, even though it was a childish thing she thought of, the book associated with it was still a favourite, Beauty and the Beast, her favourite fairytale, she sighed knowing that life could never be like that, but made a mental note to find the book. Sesshomaru instructed her before she got to the door that she was to pack a bag and immediately hurry back down so they could get on with the day; Sesshomaru said he had work to finish off, of course.

Kagome quickly followed through, bringing a small wheelie back with clothes, toiletries and a few other miscellaneous things that would keep her company. She descended the stairs slowly and stopped as she heard murmuring voices, listening in on the conversation.

"I know this is hard Mrs. Higurashi, however you can come see Kagome every day and she may come see you..." Sesshomaru offered politely.

"I just don't see why this guy is such a threat..." Mrs. Higurashi murmured softly.

"Kouga's army is un-dead, and they seemed to be after Kagome and myself, if she stays here, I am afraid she will be in more danger as will the rest of your family." Sesshomaru stated.

"KOUGA?!" Kagome squealed, the mortification evident on her face.

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A/N: I realise that was short, but I will write another chapter after I have sleep. I have insomnia and well I haven't slept yet and I started writing this at 5am and had many tea breaks in between.

Heh. Well tell me what you think loves, the review button is right there.

The next chapter will be about 8-10 pages compared to this short 4 page one.

Please do review, I like knowing you like my work.

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