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Koshitsu no Sokushitsu Imperial Concubine	By : Joo777-. Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 11573 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 4
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"Kaede-sempai ,Kaede-sempai", Sango yelled frantically pacing around the Imperial inner court gates.
Unlike the other attendants she wasnt allowed direct entry into the Inner court area without being escorted by an attendant or imperial maid. It was reserved soley for palace maids, attendants,physicans and of course the imperial maids. Her role as the court lady was to handle the affairs of the outer palace.This included decoration, meals ,the laundry beaureau department ,along side any other task that was needed for the inner court.
"Bloody etiquette!" Sango snapped. Irritated she allowed an imperial maid to usher her in towards Kaede station.
"Whats the point of being a slave if I cant even do a slaves job without proper decorum", she huffed loudly before grabbing a jade tea pot from the old imperial maids hand.
"Hush little one before someone hears you again" ,Kaede whispered wearily. Handing the human a tea platter filled with jaden tea cups she followed her towards the inner hallways."Your mouth has always gotten the best of you and I wont be able to beg the emperor again to let you off for any thing else you say or do! The last time you offended Concubine Kikyo in the presence of the Dai niōji. Calling her a high class whore was asking for a swift death at the the Kotaishi coronation banquet. 2nd Prince may holds little authority but he holds enough to request our heads if he wanted it to be " Kaede exclaimed reprimading the young court maid softly.
She was often afraid for the girl, she was reckless in speech. She was not aware of the dangers her tongue can get her into to. Thankfully the emeperor had considered her plea when she had interceded for the girl that day."Remeber that ye are but a court lady and our lives to youkai's are like vapour .Here today gone tomorrow .We are servants not nobles"
"Ye Kaede-sempai' , Sango replied remorsefully. Bowing in respect before the old imperial maid she cautiously walked ahead of her towards the grandhall. It was true Kaede was the most respected maid due to her status ,not only was she an imperial maid but she was the oldest human to serve the Taisho Dynasty. She had been loyal to the house and had gained great merit from the empress herself. She was also a mother figure to those that was forced into being palace maids at a young age.  Sango being one of the young ones that was trained under her wings held her to the esteem of a mother.
Okaasan if we werent living in such poverty at the time would I have still been forced into this type of lifestyle? Would I been able to marry the man that I love and live a modest life? Would I have been happier or should the security of the palace nullify any personal agenda ? Sango made her way towards the concubines stations preparing them for the event that was to take place. Unbeknown to her a figure admired her thoughtfully as she proceeded with her days work.
"Sango-san" ,Miroku whispered longingly observing the servant as she finished her task. Though we are within the vicinity we are still miles apart. I will ask the emperor for your hand eventually and if he allows me-- I will take you away from this hardship. cautiously concealing his identity he moved closer towards the side entrance of the halls where he observed the woman he had been fond of all these years.

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"Kagome-chan are you ready" Shin exclaimed outside the wooden Jutaku doors. It led to his daughter small bedroom where she had been occupied in for that past few hours.
"The palanquin is waiting outside for you. You dont want to keep the Joo waiting--I heard she has quite a temper and is strict on etiquette. I cant afford for you to be disqualified over poor attendance"
"Im here otousan ".Kagome whispered nervously as she stepped outside the shoji doors. I tried my best to tie the obi its probably not like the way okaasan did it but its good enough ."She kept her head and voice low like her father taught her recently when addressing him.He had been training her on the little he knew on court manners and etiquette. He knew Kagome was rough around the edges and needed refinement. It would not happen overnight but without a mother around there wasnt much else Shin could do.
"There let me take a look at you" he said softly. Inspecting her briefly he smiled as he recalled her mother first time in this exact attire."Raise your head now, yes beautiful like your mother. This cherry blossom white and pink kimono was the last thing she wore after she had you. I promised her I would past it on to you one day.I suppouse todays a good enough day for it dont you think" He asked as tears slid down his cheeks.
"Yes otousan it is." Kagome replied sorrowfully. Memories of her mother were not apparent. She was a babe when she had passed away. She depended on her fathers memories and impressions to relate whenever he mentioned her.
"Take care my Kagome -chan" Shin said softly . He escortred her towards the palaquinn which awaited the young womans presence. There two youkai imperial guards were stationed beside the carriage adorned in black armour.
"Do not do anything to infuriate the Queen or the Tenno. I know you have a temper but listen to your superiors. Do not let your intelligence get the better of you." The less you know the better. Shin thought as he watched the guards lead his daughter into the small carriage.
"Yes otousan" Kagome replied . Bidding her father farewell she smiled sadly and awaited the guards introducion.
"Greetings onna, I am Hiten the trusted imperial guard to the Taisho Household." The imperial guard bowed lowly before ushering her into the Palanquin."This way please watch your step".
Kagome observed the male breifly before accepting his invitation. He was certainly unlike any male she had seen around the Edo village. He was fairly handsome his face was heart shaped .He had long black hair which was braided towards his ankles. His dark bangs framed his face perfectly and his eyes appeared to be inhumanly red. His skin was not pale like the other guards she noticed at the ramen shack it held a slight tan. It seemed as if this guard was often sent off to war or perhaps he was often sent on quests for the emperor.
"Arigatou" ,Kagome whispered. Stepping inside the red carriage she took her seat on the satin cushions. Idly she looked around hoping to find some form of distraction. Her gaze landed upon a small symbol it was embroided neatly on the cushion she had picked up. A silver and gold stitching it adorned a familiar image. "What does this symbol mean?" Kagome whispered, gently she traced a slim pale finger on the outlines of what appeared to be a half moon.
Both guards swiftly mounted the black stallions. They were determined to meet the palace before the break of dawn. Upon hearing the onna query Hiten the head guard cocked his head slightly."Oh that ,funny you would ask ningen. Thats the Imperial Moon signature the Mikazuki" he responded proudly.  Tugging on the harness slightly the stallion started on their long journey.  "That symbol is almost everywhere at the Imperial palace its a representation of the Inu youkai Taisho Dynasty. If chosen as the Kōshitsu no Sokushitsu .You too will bear that mark." Hiten concluded doubtfully.
He was not an expert on the affairs of the Inner court but he was aware of the instincts of a demon--he was also aware of the crown princes demeanor--he after all have fought in war alongside him and won may victories .The prince was nonchalant and humans were not at the top of his interests. The woman before him appeared to be pitifully human pretty or not  ---and hardly one fit to bear such an imprint.
"Mikazuki" she whispered curiously eyeing the outlining of the symbol thouhghtfully as the carriage led her towards the Western palace. There awaited her test, trials and future uncertainties--The Gods be damned--If such a thing was possible.

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A/N  This is written from a Edo Historical Imperial Dynasty perspective Japanese terminology is below( I am still in editing mode)
Mikazuki- Cresent moon
ningen- human
kimono-traditional formal japanese attire for women
obi- sash for clothing
shoji- screen door divider found in traditional japanese homes
Jutaku-house, residence
Irasshaimase- Welcome / Invitation to enter
Koshitsu Palace- Imperial Palace
Kōshitsu no Sokushitsu -Imperial Concubine
Arigatōgozaimashita-Thank you (longer terminology used when addressing higher diety/authority)
okaa-san- mother
otousan- father
Ten no    - emperor
Joo          -queen emperess
Kō taishi -Crown prince
Dai niōji  -2nd prince
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Koshitsu no Sokushitsu *Imperial Concubine*

Koshitsu no Sokushitsu Imperial Concubine