Summary: sesshyxkags. In order for Sesshoumaru to take the lead in becoming the next lord of the western lands he must find a mate and soon. He asks his best friend Tachi for help but what happens when he find the secret of his best friend? Is he a she? And did she have feelings for him? How will things turn out, and can she, who acts like a he finally be in love? Read

Everyday seemed to be the same in the royal palace that is until that morning when Inutaisho broke a most shocking news to his eldest son, Sesshoumaru.

'Yes father you called for me?' asked Sesshoumaru as he stared at the great lord of the west, Inutaisho.

Inutaisho replied with a sigh and some how couldn't look at his son, but eventually found the courage to do so. 'You do realize that the time coming near for you to take my lead. He said while he laid a hand on his forehead which caught Sesshoumaru's attention. He had never seen hid father like this, so not ….calm?

'Yes, I know of that. Is that the reason why you called me?' I asked knowing I would get some answers, probably ones I wouldn't want to hear.

'Not necessarily, it does concern that of course. In order for you to become the lord of the western land you must…… you must find a mate.' There was complete silence in the room.

'A mate?' I asked trying not to show shock. I have never heard of this, I was once told I would become the Lord of the western lands eventually and in that time no one had mention a single thing of 'needing a mate'.

'yes, A mate. I am quite sure you're wondering why you need one. It is neither an option nor your choice; if you intend to take my place you must have a mate that will bear an heir of your own. I as well as those before me have gratefully accepted the title and in order for this and everything else to continue, you must have a son. When you do find a mate you will receive the true title by me personally as the new lord of the western lands.' I had taken time to swallow everything my father had said, it was indeed true. I had wanted this for along time and I wasn't willing to give it all up for my half-breed brother, Inuyasha. If that was what I had to do I will but it won't be easy, I would have a long talk with Tachi, my best friend, about all of this for more advice.

'I see. Well if that is what must be done so be it. Can I be dismissed?' I said rather coldly to my father. I didn't intend for it to be like that but that is my way of saying I am not fully pleased. I know he got the message when I a tired sigh was given in response.

'I have recommended a ball that will take place in two days here in the palace which you will attend, close relatives and friends have been informed that it will be a chance to help find your mate, other invited guests are just here for the celebration. You may be dismissed' well this really gets more interesting. Yes I will have a long talk with Tachi; I suppose great responsibility come with choices that are not always pleasant.

At this moment I had a strong animosity for my father although I shouldn't blame him. I had left his study to go find Tachi and tell him about this problem. He was at the garden, always is, I had explained him everything after we got back to my room. At least someone understood me.

'Are you serious? A mate?!!' Tachi said with wide eyes. Although he always wears a mask just from his movements and voice I knew he was shock.

'Yes. My father requested a ball which will take place here in two days. He says it'll give me a head start to find someone' I said as I poured some champagne in a glass for him which he refused, I drank mine.

TACHI P.O.V

I heard everything my master or best friend had to say, it wasn't very pleasing. I had felt sad at first but I had thought of something else. Ever since I've been to the Taishou palace things weren't always good. My grandfather had trouble with the lord of the western lands and it was said that he would pay with his life unless he surrenders one of his own to him. I had heard the news and it was unbearable, I couldn't just stand around and do nothing. I had always been strong no matter what, mentally and physically and it was then that I decided I would go. One night I had gotten the courage to go and talk to my grandfather and tell him how I felt and what I would do, he refused. He had said that the lord wanted a male and he would never live if I would go. Yes I am a female, but not only that, on that same night, the night I would never forget he told me something that I still up to this day couldn't believe. I was human and miko with demonic blood soaring through my veins. That explained some of my strength, he had told me everything and why he wouldn't let me go. It was the first time in a long time since I cried, I cried until my eyes were sore. His past, what he did for me and for our family. After that talk that seems to last for days but only hours, I went to my room to think. No, no more hiding it was about time I started acting like a woman or in my case a man. Before the sun had risen I had gotten everything I needed packed.

Thank goodness my grandmother helped me train my miko powers all those years; she passed away when I was 15. I practiced one last time to hide my feminine scent. My body fitted nicely in a comfortable armor like clothing that made me luck manly. I took out a mask that revealed only my pupils for me to see and holes for me to breathe, the mouth was like a net; it was amazing how it allowed my voice to sound deeper. I was ready to go, just in time when the sun finally rose. I wrote a letter and left it in the house for my family as I was off to the western land. after arriving and explaining everything to the lord and his mate, I was asked many questions about my appearance and of course to remove my mask, that was when fear struck me, I didn't think of that before. I was in boiling water, if I revealed myself, not only would they go after my grandfather and my family but they would kill me too. I froze but gently got the courage to raise my hands and expect the worst, when the lady spoke for me not to, she explained things that myself have never recognized, she defended me, saved me. Up to this day I don't why, but I have new life now and nothing was going to stop me, I would do what I must to protect myself but mostly everyone else, there life was in my hands. I am the granddaughter of a great warrior, I am Kagome Higurashi.

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'Tachi? ….. Tachi? If you keep ignoring me like that I will hit you back from wherever you were' I said as I let a laugh escape me, god that guy could get lost in thought almost like women.

'huh? …… oh sorry milord'

'you know you don't have to call me that, and what were you thinking? You seem to be lost in thought' I asked and took another sip of my drink.

'oh sorry bought that Sesshoumaru. I was thinking…….about the time when…..ahhhh…when I kicked that guys ass after he tried to abuse that girl' I narrowed my eyes at him, was that what he was thinking?!

'yes of course. So would rather think of that than try to help me out here. Remember you're not the one who has to find a mate'

Shit I forgot about that, oh great he has to find a mate, the sadness was just disappearing. I was once a guard for the servants and of course one of my friends, Sango. She doesn't now my secret but I feel so connected to her and one day I hope to tell her. Then I was moved from them, I felt terrible and lonely because I was now one of the guards for the lord's son. At first he seemed to be a cold basterd but one time he passed the limit when he told me I must fight in order to eat. I got so pissed off and angry instead of having apprehension, I would show him that I'm not weak and he could keep his stupid contemptuous personality. I fought my heart out, withdrew blood and got some sever bruises. If I was suppose to be like a man I was going to have to act like one and maybe even more vicious. I was fighting half demon, one that looked almost similar to Sesshoumaru, I later found out he was his brother. After that incident I rested for some days and returned to my duty. Ever since then me and the lord had become some what of friends. I had grown a strong liking in him, actually to one point were that feeling might have been love. I ignored it because no matter what I knew things would never work out and that is why I felt a sudden sadness in my heart. When he does have his mate we might not even see each other often. But a thought ran in mind, I would make my appearance if only for one night, at the ball.

'Oh great.. Do that get lost in thought again Tachi' I said rather annoyed that he's ignoring me! No one ignores me. I rose a brow in curiosity as I felt sadness radiate from him? When had that happen! Maybe….

'Hey if your thinking that we wont talk often when I do get a mate, your wrong'

'Huh? Oh yea…sorry again' he said tilting his said

'Hey, don't worry. Just go to that damn ball, enjoy yourself, get drunk, do whatever cause when u become the lord of the western lands it wont be all play' he stated and I chuckled.

'yea sure, nice advice. I will think of that but now I must be going I got to do some things and preparations' I said as I stood and headed for the door. After closing the door I let out a tired sigh, I wasn't happy nor pleased at all.

After Sesshoumaru left I started thinking again. I was going to the ball but as my true self, as kagome. Why am I doing this? Im not quite sure but I just want him to see the real me, to dance with him at least only for once. Yes that was what I intend to do, I some how felt elated, that was my plan and I will dress my best.

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Ok wow that took me some time to write! Because every time im in the middle of writing this my mother comes and takes me off the computer! But anyway that's another story that I hope you enjoyed. PLZ PLZ PZL!! Review and tell me what u think of it.

Here's what u will or might expect in this story:

Ok Tachi aka kagome is falling for sesshy but she has a problem because she is pretending to be a guy. Sesshy has to find a mate and she is kinda sad so to cure her sadness (tries to) she decides to go to the ball were things will happen. Yada yada yada……..keep in mind this is A sesshy and kags pairing so sesshy is not gonna be gay! He will eventually find out about Tachi and what he's hiding and there will be feelings and surprises and……………… I'm not giving out any more details. So……. You'll have to read and reviews if u want to find out more…. Ok plz tell me if this story is going ok and don't be afraid to tell me if it sucks caz I don't want to write a story that's not good……

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