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Blood for Blood	By : Seren1tyStar01 Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 15554 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Hello all!! I know that you waited for this chapter for a little longer than I promised, but my son is officially out of the woods and doing well, so I am able to update far more often than I thought I would be able to now. As such, here is the next installment of Blood for Blood. I just wanted to say thank you to all who have stuck by me in this story and please know that I love you all. Thank you for the support and well wishes……

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any subsidiaries therein. As such, I get nothing but enjoyment from this. Please don’t sue me, there will be nothing gained….lol

Without further ado, here is what we have all been waiting for….

Blood for Blood
Chapter 11
Party Hats and Battle Plans

Looking over to her new Lady in waiting, Kagome raised her brow at the beautifully elegant gown Talia was holding in her hands. The deep sapphire coloring would work wonders on her pale skin and cerulean orbs. The low back would accentuate her small waist and voluptuous curves. She had to admit she would look good in this dress. Smiling brightly at Talia for her thoughtfulness, she glanced at Sango to see her reaction.
Sango was looking at the dress in awe and what looked to be a little envy. Realizing that she likely had never worn a dress such as this before, Kagome walked over to Talia and grabbed the dress, tossing it on the bed carelessly, before approaching the closet and finding an Amethyst dress in much the same fashion, pointedly ignoring the protests she heard from her careless treatment of the previous garment. Taking it out, she examined it closely. It was truly a beautiful dress and it looked to be just Sango’s size.
Taking the dress over to Sango, the sister of her soul, she pushed it into her hands and smiled brightly at her shocked expression. Seeing her about to protest, she shook her head.
“You know you would look divine in such a dress and since you are now one of my ladies in waiting, you need to dress to fit your station. You and Talia are second only to me in the Clan after tonight. Besides, you have a fine ass mate to look gorgeous for!”
Seeing the blush overtake Sango’s normally pale cheeks, she knew she had made the right decision. Sango lovingly grazed the fabric with her fingertips, ever so lightly, as though she was afraid she would break it.
“I don’t know what to say except thank you Kagome. This means a great deal to me.”
Nodding in understanding, Kagome smiled in encouragement and then turned to Talia who seemed to be wearing a crestfallen expression, but hid it quickly when she saw that her Lady had turned to face her. Brightening her expression, she asked, “Is there anything I can do to help you ready yourself for the banquet Mistress Kagome?”
Frowning in distaste for her new nickname by her other lady in waiting, Kagome thought to end this now.
Strutting up to her and taking her by the shoulders, Kagome forced her face to turn serious.
“First things first, Talia, there will be no mistress this or mistress that. You may call me Kagome or Lady Kagome, but nothing more. As for the banquet, yes I will be needing your assistance, but first we need to find you a dress as well.”
Smiling brightly at the look of horror and admiration that seemed to overtake Talia’s face, she chuckled to herself for a moment and she once again began to dig through the closet for the perfect dress. It was a fortuitous discovery to find that they each seemed to be around the same size, though Talia was definitely heavier on top, meaning another backless number was in order to fit her across the bust.
Secretly admiring the demoness’ figure, she calculated that the dark coloring of her hair and the bright green of her eyes would be complimented the most by the emerald number before her. Grabbing it by the hanger, she approached Talia with a sense of satisfaction when she saw the demoness catch her breath on a sigh of appreciation as well.
Holding the dress out for her to grab, Kagome waited patiently for her to take the garment from her arms. Talia slowly began to walk toward her, as though she were afraid Kagome would rescind the offer when she got too close. Frowning at the thought, she determined to be patient with this new Lady in waiting nonsense. Truly, nothing would ever get done if Talia thought she was going to treat her as though she were a slave!
“Talia, this is yours to keep and please remember that I would like us to be friends. I would never treat you as anything less. We three will be the belles of the ball!”
Grinning like a fool, she couldn’t help chuckling when Talia grabbed the dress and fingered the material like she had never felt that particular fabric before. Frowning in thought, she wondered if that was the problem.
“Talia, have you never worn anything like this before?”
Shock overtaking her wondrous expression, Talia glanced up, green eyes flashing and replied. “Oh no! I am a warrior; therefore I only ever wear the hakama and haori of the warriors of the Clan. I have never had any need to wear such finery. Though, I can honestly say that I have always admired those that do wear them, secretly of course.”
Kagome and Sango smiled at each other and then surrounded Talia in a girl hug, surprising the other woman, but secretly pleasing her. Jumping up and down, the two started squealing in happiness at the thought that they would have some serious girl time in the future. They needed to teach Talia everything they knew; after all, perhaps she would be able to find a suitable mate within the Clan tonight.
Stopping short at that thought, Kagome glanced coyly at Talia and gave her an appraising look.
“Tell me Talia, do you find anyone particular within the Clan fetching?”
Blushing becomingly, Talia immediately looked down and tried to cover her blush with her long hair.
Giggling childishly, though she couldn’t help it if she tried, Kagome’s matchmaking dreams became a fresh thing in her mind. With Sango’s help, they could help move along any possible future mating at a much quicker pace, and what better place to do that than at a ball in her honor, where they could strut their stuff and make every woman envious and every male pant in their want.
Smiling evilly to herself, Kagome quickly called Sango and Talia over to her armoire and proceeded to pull out all the necessities. They needed to look their best after all, and time was of the essence.
Grabbing some fine powder that looked to be the exact color needed for foundation for all of them, each woman took turns helping the other get ready for the banquet. Powder foundation, eye powder and liner, lip liner and lipstick were all added, as well as something to make their eyelashes pop, a mediaeval version of mascara, was added as a finishing touch. The last thing to be added was a form of gloss to their lips to make them shine becomingly.
When each of them were satisfied with their makeup, they proceeded to fix their hair. Kagome left her hair long and flowing with her curls to accentuate her bare back and the form of her face. The sapphire eye makeup she was wearing, perfectly matched the dress she slipped on last. Fastening a fabulous pair of stiletto heels, she was happy with her final look.
Turning to look at Sango and Talia, she was pleased to note that each looked fabulous in their own colors. Sango, in a deep amethyst dress with matching eye color and footwear, her stiletto heels wrapping up her calves to show off her amazing legs, looked stunning. Her hair she had swept up into her famous up do, but with matching amethyst hair combs on either side, to show off her swan-like neck and soft curves.
Talia, looking breathtaking in her emerald gown with matching eye color and stiletto heels, completed the ensemble with a chignon, fastening her hair with emerald hair pins and sticks, giving her a truly Japanese look.
Each of them looked like the ladies they were and grinned at each other when they were done with their perusal of the others. Laughing excitedly, Sango said she needed to go check on her mate to ensure he was also ready for the banquet.
Smiling at the dirty thoughts that ran through her mind about what was really going to happen when her mate saw her looking like this, she missed the conspiratorial look passed between Talia and Kagome on her way out.
Once the door was closed, Kagome and Talia started laughing at their dirty thoughts. Once they could contain their mirth, Talia excused herself to inform Queen Allorial that they would be ready for the banquet shortly.
Nodding in her direction, Kagome was immediately lost in thought when the door clicked softly closed behind her.
Sighing in her mind, Kagome thought about the one person she wanted to see her tonight, Sesshoumaru…..
Elsewhere……………..
Jumping over a rock and coming to a halt, Inuyasha took a whiff of the surrounding air. He could get a faint hint of Kagome on the wind, but from the smell, it had been several days since she had been here. Frowning at the thought, he glanced back at the monk and sighed audibly.
The kitsune demoness he was talking quietly to, was nice enough, but he still couldn’t believe she actually wanted to mate with the monk. After all, just because a Seer tells you that you are destined to mate some complete stranger, does not mean you have to do it. He just couldn’t figure out why she would bother.
Huffing to himself in obvious denial of their predicament, he smirked to himself when he glanced back and saw Kikyo, with a slight smile on her own face, gazing lovingly in his direction. He still couldn’t believe his luck. After all, he had waited years to be able to mate the love of his life and if it wasn’t for Kagome, he could honestly even admit to himself that it likely never would have happened. He wanted to talk to Kagome badly, if only to apologize and leave, considering she was likely still mad as hell at him for his rash words the day she left.
Kikyo touching his arm, brings him out of his thoughts quickly and he smiles in her direction, laying his hand over her own. Knowing that they are finally together and much of that has to do with Kagome, makes the sense of urgency he is feeling even more powerful.
Kikyo understands what is driving him and she too feels the sense that making sure Kagome is alright, wherever she is, is important to all of them.
Glancing behind him, Inuyasha takes note that Miroku and Thirinia have also slowed their pace, waiting on his direction.
Grunting in satisfaction that the Monk still looked to him for guidance and understanding, he felt a small amount of his guilt leave him for being part of the reason that Kagome and Sango had left with Kirara and Shippo. He would make sure they were reunited and soon!
Taking another whiff of the air surrounding them, Inuyasha caught another lingering scent of Kagome and turned toward that direction. Motioning for Kikyo to get on his back so they could make better time, he smiled in response when she did not hesitate to mount him. Stroking her thighs in an affectionate way, he heard her sigh of satisfaction and grinned to himself. How he loved her!
Miroku waited for Kikyo to get situated and then spoke quickly, “Where are we headed Inuyasha?”
Glancing toward the monk, Inuyasha answered. “We’re headed to find Kagome and Sango monk, you know that.”
Rolling his eyes at the hanyou, who clearly did not understand the meaning of his question, he asked again, not quite as subtle as before.
“I meant, in which direction are we headed? I know we are trying to find Kagome and the others Inuyasha.”
Nodding his head in understanding, Inuyasha spoke quickly, “We’re headed toward the mountains just outside the Western Lands monk. That’s the strongest scent trail I’ve found of the others. We should reach them by dusk. That ok with you?”
Sighing in understanding of his less than happy mood and the reasons behind it, knowing that he was probably worried about Kagome’s reaction to what had happened between he and Kikyo, Miroku nodded his head and then grabbed Thirinia’s hand.
Smiling brightly at her monk, Thirinia winked and then tossed him onto her back. She knew the hanyou would not want to wait to begin their journey and truthfully, she wanted to get there quickly as well. She wanted to show the monk that they were meant to be together and if confronting the Slayer she had heard so much about would further her ends, so be it.
Chuckling softly at the way the Kitsune woman had just thrown the monk over her back like he weighed nothing, Inuyasha took off toward the mountain range at a fast pace. He needed to talk to Kagome and make sure she was alright. They had no future aside from being friends, but he cared about her still and he needed to make sure that she would be ok.
We’re on our way Kagome!!
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Looking through the mirror in front of him and seeing the new addition to the party and the interesting new relationship between the hanyou and the priestess, Naraku threw the glass of wine he had been enjoying against the wall in agitation.
“How dare she lay with that filthy beast and deny me!!”
Kagura cowered in the corner and braced herself for the fallout of her master’s temper. She knew where the axe would fall as she had been getting the brunt of his anger every time he lost it over what he was watching.
If he would just stop watching that stupid band of misfits then she would likely have a longer life span. If Kanna actually showed him something else, then it would be so much better for all of them, but she knew Kanna would never go against her master, lest she be punished as well.
Naraku growled and began pacing the room. He was furious!! To think that she would lay with that mangy dog and not with him was preposterous! There was no comparison! He was better in every way!!
He had all the power in the world at his disposal! He was stronger, faster, smarter and much better looking than that despicable dog!! He would show her!!
Whirling on Kanna, he demanded in a husky voice, “Show me Kagome!”
Immediately obeying, Kanna’s mirror began to swirl with the new direction it was told to travel. Within moments, the mirror began to clear. Inside, one could see three figures in a bathing chamber.
Leering in pleasure at this wonderful view of female flesh, Naraku reclined on his throne and contented himself with watching the vision of loveliness before him. Watching as Kagome began to stroke herself with a cloth to cleanse her body, he felt his body grow hard with want. Freeing his impressive length with a flick of his wrist at the tie to his hakama, he grasped his turgid length with vigor, stroking himself at a fast clip.
Groaning in pleasure, he barked. “Kagura, come here and take me into your mouth! Be a good little girl and you will be rewarded.”
Kagura swiftly approached his position, loathing what she was about to do, but knowing she had little choice unless she wanted to get beaten again.
Getting to her knees in front of her master, she waited until he removed his hand and then swallowed his shaft in one fell swoop. She knew how he liked it, she had done it many times before, no matter how vile the actions were to her.
Groaning in pleasure as his wind bitch swallowed his dick; he fisted his hands in her hair and pushed her further onto his shaft, so that her face was shoved all the way to his groin. She gagged at first, but then flexed the muscles in her throat to massage his cock and he groaned even louder than before.
Loosening his hold on her hair, he began to fuck her face, faster and faster as he felt the telltale tightening of his balls at his pending release. She put one hand on his knee to keep her balance and with the other she began to massage his balls, while beginning to hum deep in her throat. Anything to make him cum so she could get away to bathe his stench from her body.
His howl of release took her slightly by surprise as he usually lasted far longer than this, then she felt his warm cream flow down her throat. She held her gag back, knowing it would make him angry, though she loathed swallowing his vile essence.
He sagged in the chair after his release and Kagura got up to get away, but his voice stopped her cold.
“Where do you think you’re going Kagura? I have only just begun. Take your clothes off and lay down on the chaise.”
Smiling sadistically as he knew how much she loathed him, he watched in satisfaction as she began to take her gown off, swiftly followed by her breast binding and the cloth between her legs. She then pulled the hair sticks keeping her hair pinned to her head from her hair and he watched in satisfaction as it fell down her back in waves.
She approached the chaise and lay down as instructed. She did not move without his by your leave as she did not want to get beaten again, she was still healing from her last punishment.
Naraku approached her and decided to try something new. Normally he just ravaged her without any preparation and never cared for her pleasure, but today he was feeling particularly generous, as she had just pleased him greatly, he thought to return the favor.
Thinking to the future, Naraku knew that he could possibly use this to his advantage, but that was for the future and his little wind bitch was getting impatient, he could tell, not that she would show it.
Slowly he leaned over her, his breath ghosting over her flesh. Her scent was always pleasing to him, not that he would ever tell her.
Slowly, ever so slowly, he ran the end of his fingertips down her body, starting with her neck and following the path downward, to her breasts, where he lightly stroked her nipples, one after the other, until they were pebble hard and aching. Hearing her gasp of pleasure and surprise, he continued his slow seduction of his incarnation. Moving his fingers down further still, he approached her heat, and with his sensitive nose, could pick up the first stirrings of arousal. He rarely ever smelled this particular scent. Sweet and spicy with an overlay of the wind and the forests, he felt his mouth begin to water.
Stroking her skin, he ran his fingertips at the seam of her thighs, silently asking permission, but knowing he would take what he wanted without it, he was silently surprised when she opened her thighs quickly, almost eagerly to his further exploration.
Grinning in satisfaction at this turn of events, his eyes devoured her dripping heat and he got on his knees between her thighs to sample her taste. He had never before done this either, but he couldn’t help himself for some reason. Her scent was clouding his judgment.
Running his fingertips down her legs and back up again, he further opened her legs and then slowly leaned his face toward her center, hearing another surprised gasp fall from her lips. Looking up right before his tongue touched her center; he saw the flush in her cheeks, her parted lips and the wide eyes full of surprise and glazed with pleasure and could not help himself.
Instead of tasting her essence, he decided he needed to taste her lips, so he surged upward at the last second and touched their lips together. Her surprised gasp, yet again, further opened her to his invasion and he slipped his tongue inside her mouth.
Her moan of pleasure and want were music to his ears as he eagerly dueled her tongue for dominance. Still stroking her body with his hands and knowing that his cock was mere inches from the heat he could feel pouring off her body, he backed off the kiss and slowly approached her heat, yet again.
Scenting her further arousal at his actions, he smirked wickedly in glee. All was going according to plan.
He once again bent over her heat and this time he let nothing come between him and his prize. Parting her center, he saw the liquid honey beginning to run down the crack of her ass and being the good host he was he could not let that continue. Running his tongue from the crack of her ass to her center, her groan of pleasure had his body tightening in need. Stroking her clit with his tongue in a frenzy of want had her bucking shamelessly against his face, urging him on.
Using two of his fingers, he impaled her roughly and her squeal of delight was quickly followed by another groan as he shoved them in and out of her wet pussy. Scissoring his fingers inside her, he readied her for his intrusion with one hand and with the other he approached her ass. Ruthlessly shoving one finger into her ass, her groan of pleasure had him nearly gasping at her reactions. Perhaps this would be a good way to ensure her appreciation of his finer attributes.
Shoving his fingers in and out of her heat and her ass, and practically smothering himself while eating her pussy with relish, he experienced a new feeling. He had never before wanted to pleasure someone else, especially at the expense of his own pleasure, but he couldn’t seem to help himself. It was almost as though her pleasure brought him his own.
Shamelessly bucking into his face, Kagura was enraptured with her master. She couldn’t help herself. He had never cared about her pleasure before. In fact, he usually left her a mess, covered in scrapes, deep lacerations and bruises on the floor, covered in his semen and no amount of remorse for what he had done, but this was completely different. She had never felt pleasure before at the hands of her master, only pain and disgust, but this was different.
Her heart was racing, her body felt like it was on fire and what he was doing with his fingers and his tongue was driving her wild.
Nearly coming undone, when he latched onto her clit and suckled like a newborn babe, she squealed her delight and further bucked into his face, silently begging for more.
“Please Kami, don’t stop!”
Hearing her words nearly proved his undoing and his actions increased in tempo. He wanted to taste her completion all over his tongue. Shoving his tongue into her entrance with reckless abandon and adding another finger to her ass, and using his other hand to relentlessly stroke and flick her clit, he felt absolute satisfaction at her reaction.
Back bowing, she screamed her pleasure as the sensation overload became too much for her. Her pulsing center flowed with liquid honey as she came and he licked every ounce of it up, like a starved pup.
Leaning back and watching her panting breaths, he felt immensely proud of himself.
Removing his haori and hakama, he swiftly approached his panting female and gathered her in his arms. Stroking her body into a frenzy proved easy enough as her body still sang from his previous ministrations.
Aftershocks of pleasure were soon overcome with her moaning for more, so he parted her thighs and used this to his advantage. Using her growing excitement, he stroked her heat with the head of his cock, getting it fully lubricated with her essence, and then he used a smaller tentacle to add to both of their pleasure and lubed that up as well.
Impaling her heat and her ass at the same time, her squeal of pleasure was again, something he was not expecting, but was beginning to crave. His cock was up to the hilt inside her heat and his tentacle found much the same home in her ass.
She bucked into him shamelessly, parting her thighs even further for deeper penetration. Swiftly using that to his advantage, he threw her thighs over his shoulder and began to thrust into her with abandon.
Panting and moaning at the double intrusion, Kagura could only moan louder as he quickened his pace. It had never been like this before. She felt so full and achy that she thought she would die, but in a good way.
Helping him along, she used one hand to begin stroking her clit as her position left her legs wide open and she used the other to begin fondling her breasts and pinching her nipples, further inciting their lust.
Watching her play with herself while he fucked her senseless was a gratifying experience. He could already feel the tightening in his sac and knew he would not last long.
Pumping deep into her ass and her heat at the same time, she squealed so loud he thought his eardrums would burst, but she started to beg shamelessly for more so he obliged, watching her reaction when he thrust as deeply as before and she nearly flew off the chaise in her pleasure.
Gauging his angle, he began to thrust into her over and over at that precise angle and was rewarded with her screaming his name.
Back bowing, she shook with her orgasm and grasped onto his shoulders for support, likely in fear that she would fall off the chaise.
Her clenching heat proved his undoing and he threw back his head and howled his release mere moments after her own. Pumping repeatedly into her heat, he felt himself explode inside her, something he normally never would have let happen, but he couldn’t seem to help himself this time.
Coming out of his sex induced daze, he glanced at Kagura out the corner of his eye and saw her dazed and satisfied expression. Chuckling in spite of himself, he gathered her in his arms again and then left the chaise, leaving their clothing in a pile on the floor for the servants to gather and clean.
He walked swiftly down the hallway of his mansion, cargo in tow and approached the indoor bathing chamber. He needed to relax after that thoroughly enjoyable encounter and he decided that Kagura had earned the right to join him.
Sliding open the shoji door, he approached the indoor hot spring with satisfaction as he glanced at the layout. It had three levels and miniature water falls that filled the level below, surrounded by flat rocks and ledges for the soaps and oils surrounding the onsen. Laying his cargo on one of the taller ledges, he watched as she blinked sleepily in his direction.
Smirking at her face and her reaction, he contemplated doing such pleasurable things much more in the future, if only to ensure her cooperation and compliance. Though a small part of himself readily admitted to enjoying such things.
Quickly and efficiently, he washed himself and her in the hot spring with his favorite bath oils and then just as quickly dried them off. Leaving the spring through an alternate door, he heard her quick intake of breath when she noticed he had brought her to his personal chambers.
Smirking at her reaction, he did not explain his actions as he pulled the covers back and lay her gently on the futon, then quickly lay down as well. Gathering her into his arms and admitting if only to himself that he liked the contact, he covered them both and then began to relax.
Kagura held her breath as she waited for the axe to fall, but when nothing was forthcoming, she relaxed into his arms and fell into a light doze, admitting to herself that she could get used to this.
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Kagome, surprised by the sound of the door closing behind her, turned swiftly to the intruder, ready to mete out justice and protect herself if needed. Instead of a threat, what greeted her was none other than the kit she loved so much.
Seeing Shippo standing in the doorway with an apprehensive expression on his face, she frowned, before opening her arms, as is her most natural reaction to seeing the son of her heart, if not her body.
His happy expression at seeing this familiar action was quickly followed by a flying leap into her arms.
He snuggled as close to her as possible as she wrapped her arms around him and whispered her love.
Realizing it had been far too long since the last time she had seen her son, she quickly pulled back from the hug to look him over.
There was nothing out of the ordinary about his appearance and he was actually dressed in some silk finery that impressed and worried her at the same time.
Giving him a look that said you will tell me everything, she asked, “Where have you been Shippo? I haven’t seen you since I fell into that cube and I was soo caught up in everything, that I completely forgot to find out where you have been! Please forgive me! I feel awful!”
Grinning from ear to ear and giving her an understanding smile, Shippo explained, “I was really upset when you fell down into that black hole and I didn’t know what to do, but then a really nice Neko youkai, Masao I think, said that you would be fine, that you were just being tested for something. He told me to follow him and I didn’t know what else to do so I did. He took me to the room right next to this one and it’s full of a bunch of toys and there is another kitsune demon there, she’s really nice! Her name is Kayoko and she said she is my nanny while you are away and I really want you to meet her!”
As this was all spoken in nearly just one breath, Kagome smiled at the son of her heart. She knew she had been lax in her parenting since she was thrust into this situation, but she promised herself that would change. She refused to abandon her son now, regardless of the consequences. And she needed to meet this kitsune demoness to make sure she wasn’t abusing her son. She would pay dearly for that.
“I would very much like to meet this Kayoko Shippo!”
His grin of happiness overshadowed her silent worry and she smiled to herself as he launched himself out of her arms and opened the door in a hurry.
Following close behind him, she watched as he opened the door right next to hers and entered it without so much as a by your leave. Giving this information a small nod of acceptance, she went into the room.
Standing just by the window overlooking the grounds, stood a tall demoness with bright fiery red hair that fell to her waist in perfect straightness. She turned as Kagome entered and she saw that her eyes were a deep magenta and she had a large grin on her face. She has voluptuous curves in all the right places and she was wearing what looked to be a simple gown of fabric similar to cotton that was modest and looked comfortable.
Kagome filed away that information for later, determined to find out where she had found such a dress. It looked far too comfortable to pass up and she knew that she would like several of them made for herself and Sango, perhaps even Talia would appreciate it.
Smiling at the approaching demoness, she watched closely as the demoness bowed low to her in obeisance and then spoke, with her eyes to the floor.
“It is good to finally meet you Lady Kagome. My name is Kayoko and I have been honored to watch over your son until such a time as you dictated otherwise. I hope I am not being too forward when I say that I would very much like to continue my duties in looking over him as you continue to gain more responsibility within the clan, before eventually being crowned Queen of the Blood Demons.”
Kagome glanced surreptitiously at the demoness before her and then flared her aura. She would not be taking any chances with her son. Seeing the flinch from the demoness at the touch of her holy ki, Kagome smiled to herself; the demoness was right to be afraid, should she find something she shouldn’t.
Feeling the backlash of her power being reabsorbed, she tasted the texture of the demoness’ aura. Feelings of peace, serenity, love and kindness were the prominent emotions received. Pushing deeper into her aura, Kagome noticed nothing out of the ordinary. She was truly what she said she was.
Kagome could also feel great compassion and love directed toward herself and her son within the texture and she couldn’t help smiling at this revelation.
Speaking quickly, Kagome said, “Please rise Kayoko, I am happy to meet you and please know that I would never dream of taking you away from my son as I feel your love toward him and his equal happiness of the situation. I just want you to know how much I appreciate you taking the initiative and keeping him safe until I could return.”
The demoness rose quickly and smiled brightly at Kagome once her words registered. Kagome smiled back just as brightly and swept her into a hug. She could feel the surprise from the demoness, but it quickly melted into acceptance as she returned the embrace.
Stepping back, Kagome smiled in happiness at the situation. Things were finally looking up.
Knowing that she had been neglectful of her duties as mother to Shippo, Kagome promised herself that after the banquet tonight, she would spend as much time with him as he wanted her to.
“Shippo, I really want to spend more time with you, but I have to go to a banquet in my honor tonight as I am the guest of honor, but afterwards, I would love to tuck you in and read you a story before bed. Would that be alright with you?”
Shippo’s face had begun to fall at her words, but by the end of her sentence, he smiled once again and puffed up his chest in pride.
“Of course Kagome! I am not invited to the banquet because I am just a kid and Kayoko told me that there are some things that will happen that I can’t see, but I will wait here for you with her while you go and hope that you come back soon!”
Smiling at his reaction, Kagome glanced at her son and then at Kayoko. Knowing that he was in good hands was a great relief to her. Smiling once again, she nodded to the nanny and then opened her arms for Shippo.
After nearly plowing her over in the past, it was a comforting thought to realize that he could no longer do so with her enhanced strength and reflexes. Squeezing him tight and kissing his forehead, she lay him gently on the ground before taking her leave.
Going back into her bedroom, Kagome approached the bed with determination. There was something that she needed to do that could no longer be put off. It was time to get some answers.
Sitting in the lotus position at the foot of her bed, she closed her eyes……
Digging deep within herself, to find the beast she could feel lurking just under the surface, she concentrated in hopes of hearing her voice, without relinquishing control.
Feeling a stirring within her breast, Kagome grinned in triumph when she heard the sound of a deeply familiar voice in her mind.
~Hello precious. What can I do for you?~
Almost jumping at the sound, Kagome concentrated harder on the conversation, as there were a few questions she needed the answers to.
~I realize this might be a silly question, but you will have to forgive my ignorance as this is all very new to me. What is your name?~
~You may call me what you wish. I have the same name as you do, since we are one and the same, one body, one mind and one soul.~
Soft chuckles sound in her mind as the beast finds amusement in the situation. Then she speaks within her mind again, answering the rest of her questions.
~You will learn. I have every confidence in your abilities. Were this not the case, I would not have chosen you for my host.
~Do I have the abilities you do, even when you’re not in control of my body?~
~There is a limited amount of control over the powers I grant you when I am not in control. Some of the abilities I have are not able to be controlled by just anyone. I chose you as you have such a powerful soul. We make an excellent team, you and I.~
~That doesn’t answer my question and you know it! What can I do? What should I be wary of? Is there anything that I need to know?~
~All in good time, my precious, all in good time. First we must present ourselves to the Queen this night at the banquet and take our rightful place as heir apparent, then we will get more intimately acquainted, you and I.~
Realizing that she had been sitting there for several minutes staring off into space, while she was conversing with herself, she shook her head to reorient herself and then a spark of determination lit her eyes for all to see.
Rising from her sitting position, she straightened her dress and then walked toward the door, determined to show the entire clan she was the best choice for heir, even if she wasn’t completely sure of that herself.
Opening the door, she noticed her ladies in waiting standing out in the hall. Smiling gratefully at their encouraging smiles, she straightened her shoulders and began to walk down the hallway that would lead to the banquet hall, ready for her big debut, and hoping that all the Kami she prayed to were listening, and she wouldn’t make a fool of herself tonight.

Ok folks, that’s all for this chapter!! Next time we will finally get to see what happens in the banquet during her presentation to the clan and see how she takes all the stress of the evening. We will also pay another visit to Inuyasha and gang, Naraku will make another appearance and then Sesshoumaru will finish off the chapter with a hot and tempting vision of sorts!! Stay tuned to find out what I mean!! Thanks to all of you who read, but reviews would be much more helpful.
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