Ok, I've started rewriting chapters to correct mistakes and fix some issues I was having with the plot. The first several chapters are only going to be typo and grammar corrections but once I get to the middle then I'll start making changes to plot to get it back to where I originally wanted it. Thank you!

Candy apple green eyes scanned the beautiful lands that had been her home since her birth, and not once in her long life had she gone any farther than the local village. Of course being the Princess of the West did limit one's freedom just a bit. Leigha stood on her balcony overlooking the land in all its beauty. The castle stood at the top of a pristine mountain overlooking a deep luscious valley, the village just below. At the far end of the valley was the beginning of the ocean, sparkling in the distance. Hearing the door open and close brought her out of her peaceful trance and she knew that only one person, other than her parents, would come into her room without knocking. Turning with a welcoming smirk which was fully returned by her best friend and Lady in Waiting who was walking up beside her.

"My Lady, you look well today." Kagome asked.

"I've told you not to call me that; you're more like a sister to me so enough with the formalities." Leigha said glaring.

"I know, but I also know it irritates you and I can't help but take every opportunity." She said smirking. "Besides, your parents request your presence in the throne room."

Groaning Leigha started her long walk to the other side of the castle where her parents were waiting. It never meant well when she was summoned to the throne room; it meant that her parents had made some political agreement or decision pertaining to her. Or they caught her in a prank, but considering they aren't asking for Kagome to be there as well then that couldn't be it. Kagome always helped her with pranks so she was normally in trouble as well in that case. Stopping in front of the large doors, Leigha squared her shoulders and entered the room. Seeing her parents sitting in their title seats and also noting they were deep in a hushed conversation, she came to a stop just out of earshot and waited for them to acknowledge her. It didn't take long.

"Ah Leigha dear, there you are." Her mother spoke. Her mother, Lady Nanao, was a beauty beyond compare. Her honey golden hair was always either in a long braid or pulled in a half up half down style that flattered her heart shaped face. The deepest green eyes perused her world with wisdom that told of her demonic lifespan, high cheek bones and pert nose accentuated her face with an elegance like none other. Being of the earth elemental clan, Leigha's family exuded a natural beauty that needed no enhancements, for any such concoctions would take away from what was already there.

"Mother, Father, Kagome bid me come to you."

Leigha's father was a man known for his honor, compassion, and political prowess. Unlike most of his fellow demon Lords, Lord Drago never let his hair grow past his shoulders. Hair of the richest soil eluded the greying of time and made his penetrating darker green eyes stand out, as emeralds against marble. His skin, much like his mate's, were a natural tanned tone and needed nothing to enhance.

"Indeed child, we have much to discuss with you."

Meanwhile, over in the Eastern domain an aggravated fox Lord sat at his desk glaring at a piece of paper. It had just arrived by messenger and he had already read it three times, getting more irritated each time.

To Lord Youko Kurama of the East

In regards to a mutual agreement that your father, the late Lord Suichi, and I came to, you were betrothed to my daughter Princess Leigha of the West at the time of her birth. Your father wasn't going to tell you until you were old enough to understand, well I believe the time is now. She will know shortly after this letter reaches you of the arrangement, and no doubt be just as against as you are now. According to the agreement that your father and I made all those years ago she will be sent to your palace for 6 months, in those months you two are to get to know each other. After that time is over there will be a remainder of 1 month until the Mating Ceremony, I am sorry to give you such short notice but it was your fathers wish that I not tell you until the time of my daughter's availability. She will be arriving within 5 days of this letter arriving to you, as well as her Lady in Waiting and 10 guards, as soon as they are safely there all my guards but one will return as per tradition. I wish you two the best of luck.

Lord Drago of the West

P.S. Oh and Lord Youko, be prepared she's a bit of a prankster when she wants to annoy someone.

Growling he slammed the paper on his desk just as his General and best friend walked in. Though a shorter man compared to the Lord, this demon was by no means inferior. Strong upper body led to a narrowed but toned midsection, then on to sculpted legs. Customary to his fire heritage, his hair was short but stood straight up, black as night in shade with a lightening like streak of white in the front. Cold but sarcastic rubies made up his eyes, and it seemed a smirk always lay in wait to be used upon his sculpted lips.

"What has you growling this early in the day?"

"Hiei, don't test me, I have just been alerted that I am betrothed! Most likely to a spoiled retch of a woman!" cocking a brow Hiei walked up and gracefully sat down in a chair across from the desk.

"Care to explain?" he asked while seeing Youko glare again, then told him about the letter.

Grunting Hiei asked "Is it negotiable?"

"No, my father sealed this deal when I was a babe and I am bound by law and honor to uphold it." Hiei couldn't argue, he knew all too well about honor.

"Hiei, I leave it to you to keep a look out for the caravan, and to alert the castle about this new turn of events." nodding in understanding Hiei stood, bowed in respect, and left to fulfill his orders. He had known Youko for several centuries and was, as of now, the only demon he held any respect for. He would be sure to keep his senses about him while the new guests were in residence, for his Lord's safety and everyone who called the East home.

Back in the West.

"YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME!" cringing at the range of her friend's voice, Kagome didn't want to be in that room right now. While Kagome stood outside and waited while Leigha had just gotten the news that she was betrothed, and if the yelling wasn't evidence enough that she wasn't happy she didn't know what was. Kagome had known what was coming because Leigha's parents had informed her beforehand, which was a good thing too. She would know how to handle her friend once the conversation was over. Leaning against the wall Kagome thought over the last hour.

~*Flashback*~

"Kagome dear, could you please come here?" Lady Nanao, Leigha's mother, asked while she glanced over the young demoness that her and her husband had taken in many decades prior.

"Yes milady." walking together Lady Nanao led them to the study, upon entering Kagome saw that Lord Drago was sitting at his desk but seeing them walk in he smiled warmly.

"Kagome, please have a seat, we have some things to discuss with you." His eyes soft.

"Yes milord." She said respectively.

"Kagome, you know that when it's just us that you don't have to be so formal" smirking she just nodded.

"I know father, what did you need to speak to me about?" Having been technically adopted into the royal family she had been given permission to address them as "Mother" and "Father" when no one was around.

"Well, we request your assistance with Leigha, you see at the time of her birth me and the late Lord of the east made a deal that when the time was right, my daughter and his son, the present Lord Youko, were to be mated. I have already sent word to Lord Youko who is a kitsune of the news. Now what we are requesting of you, well in canine youkai rituals the bride-to-be must go to the Lord's home and stay there for a minimum of six months and with her, her Lady-in-Waiting, and ten guards to escort them to their destination. So you must go with her for these six months, to keep her company, to aide her, and to make sure that the Lord doesn't do anything inappropriate while there, understand?"

"I do, though she is not going to be happy in the least. When will we be leaving?"

"Oh I know all too well that she will be upset, which is why I wished to have you informed so you may be able to calm her. You will leave as soon as you both are packed, so please go tell her to come here?"

"Of course."

~*End Flashback*~

Now standing outside the door listening to Leigha argue with her parents on how she 'Wasn't going to marry a filthy, smelly, flea-bitten Fox' she couldn't help but laugh, Leigha may be of mating age but she acted like she child at times. When the door swung open and Leigha came storming out and stomped past Kagome without even looking at her, sighing she went to try and calm her down. Walking in she saw that once again Leigha was on the balcony, coming up behind her friend Kagome spoke.

"Leigha, it's not as bad as it seems you know. He might be a handsome gentleman."

Hearing a sigh she watched Leigha turn to face her "I know, but it's just the fact that they sprung it on me than expect me to be able to handle it soon enough that I could leave today!" Placing her face in her hands Leigha sighed again.

"I know this is sudden, but you are of age. Did you really think you could avoid this forever? I mean either way, this gives us new and unsuspecting victims for fun." hearing her friend snort she shook her head and went to make sure that everything was packed and ready to go within the hour. Kagome didn't know what was to come once they arrived; she just prayed that her friend found happiness and at least gave the poor soul a chance.