Sesshoumaru sighed as he sat on his thrown. Jaken has retired from being his officer and became his servant, just great. He had no more officers to help him protect and fight for lands and recruiting was too much timing. He needed two people and just continue on. He growled. "JAKEN!" the toad ran to him and bowed to him. "Yes?" He said. Sesshoumaru handed him a scroll. "Give this to my father." He said, Jaken leaving. He rubbed his temples. His father knew only the best warriors, so he would leave it to him.

Kagome sat and patted as she finished her training. She has practiced for five hours now and Sango was watching her the whole time, talking about Miroku. Kagome put away her sword. "Sango, why don't you ask him out? Every time he asks you, you say no cause he grabbed your butt!" she explained. Sango laughed and then sighed. "I don't know, I guess you are right." She said as she got up, carrying her boomerang. "Come on, we need to take a bath, big time." Sango said and ran to the hot spring. "Wait!" Kagome yelled, running after her…

Sesshoumaru walked into the dining room and took a seat at the right side of his dad's throne. His father, InuTashio, sat at the front and took out a scroll, handing it to Sesshoumaru. "Here's a list of people you can have as Lieutenants and General Officers. They are the best." He said as he saw the servant serve the food. Sesshoumaru unrolled and his eyes widened. The top of the list was a woman! Kagome Higurashi, she was in the Western Lands, which was where he was and she owned four lands. Her lieutenants were three humans and two demons. He made a 'che' sound and looked more. A wolf demon name Koga Wolf, he was the lord of the Northern Lands and had 2 demon Generals and one demon lieutenant. He looked more and saw his half-brother, Inuyasha InTashio. He had one half-demon lieutenant and sadly owned no land. He scrolled down and growled when there was nothing left. "THAT'S IT!" he said as he threw it to his side. His dad laughed. "They're the best." He said, eating the soup. "Inuyasha has lost every battle! You expect me to choose him!?" he yelled. "Keep it down, I'm right here," his dad replied, "And anyways, yes you will recruit him. All you need to do is choose Koga or Kagome. I would choose the woman."

Sesshoumaru sighed. "Give me one reason why I should get her?" he asked. "Well she owns four lands, and that's because she's a human miko. She also knows how to fight and very strong, you won't have to worry about saving her or her slowing you down. Trust me, her father, herself, and I use to train together." He answered. Sesshoumaru raised a brow. This woman trained with his dad. He nodded. "Okay, I will send a letter and tell them."

"No need, I have send messengers to tell them that there will be a formal gathering tonight." "Another gathering?" Sesshoumaru asked. His dad nodded, smiling. "To celebrate this and to honor Jaken and Tatosai's retirement." He said, getting up. "Now let's get ready, the guests will be here soon." Sesshoumaru nodded and left to his room…

Kagome changed into her miko outfit, black bottoms with a silver top, and walked outside to her garden. When she sat down relaxed, she sighed when she heard. "M' Lady! There's a messenger here for you." She walked to the front and saw a fox demon. "Hello Lady Kagome. The InuTashio family invites you to the gathering tonight and wishes that you and your friends dress in formal. It'll start in precisely in an hour." He said, bowing. He took out a scroll and gave it her. "From the King himself." He said and left. She walked inside and opened the scroll and read out loud:

"Good Day Lady Kagome,

We are throwing a formal gathering in honor to Sesshoumaru Inu's General's, Jaken and Tatosai. We also would like to inform you as well, as he requests you to be his left hand General. Please look ravishing tonight and please bring your officers and lieutenants. We will see you tonight. Good day.

From the King,

InuTashio Inu."

Kagome screamed and ran to her room, looking through her clothes in panic. Sango walked in and laughed as she threw kimono's everywhere. "What? You lost something?" Kagome threw her the scroll. "Read it." Kagome said, finding a box. Sango read it and gasped. "You're agreeing to this?" she asked. Kagome shrugged. "I'm not sure. I must speak with him about it." She said, untying the box. Sango nodded and gasped. "I'll go tell the others and go in a few minutes. I need to get ready!!" She said, leaving…

Sesshoumaru put on a black and silver kimono with a silver cresent moon on his left chest. He walked out into the ballroom and saw many people talking and eating. He sighed and looked for his father. When he did though, he was talking to a woman. An old woman, a human. He growled and went to the center table, looking for something to snack on. He sniffed the air and smelled smoke from the fire, an elderly smell, and sakura blossom and jasmine scent? He followed the scent and looked to see a young human woman. She also wore a black and silver kimono, but it had a flower on her upper right chest. She had brown eyes and black hair that went to the middle of her back. She looked stunning. He was about to talk to her when his dad approached her. She bowed and gave him a beautiful smile he had ever seen. He saw three humans and two demons go behind her and he smiled. Those had to be all her bodyguards. He walked up to his dad and bowed at the girl. "Hello, my name's Sesshoumaru Inu." He said in respect. She bowed and smiled. "Hello Sesshoumaru-sama, my name's Kagome Higurashi." She said. He nodded and held out his arm. "Can I speak to you in private?" he asked. She looked at her officers, nodded and hooked her arms with his, leaving with him.

He walked outside to the garden and sat down next to the lake he had. She sat next to him and placed her hands on her lap. "Well Kagome, as you know, I would be honored if you were my left hand general?" he asked. She looked at him. "I'd love to, but why me?" she asked. He looked at her and stared into her eyes. "I thought you'd be perfect for the spot, that's all." He answered. She nodded and smiled. "Well, then I'd love to!" she said, cheerfully. He grinned and nodded. "Thank you." He said, "Here." He pulled out a white rose and gave it to her. She gasped and smiled. "For me?" she asked, holding it. He nodded. "You will look more enchanting with it." She looked at him and smiled. "You think I'm enchanting?" she asked, teasing. He nodded. "You look stunning tonight." He said. She blushed. "Thank you. You know you're looking good tonight too." She said. He smiled and she tried hard not to fall. He had the most charming smile she had ever seen. "Thank you." He said as he got up, exposing his hand to hers. "Come, its time to introduce you." She nodded and was pulled up by Sesshoumaru. They walked into the ballroom and saw a silvered hair man, throwing food. Sesshoumaru growled and walked up to his brother. Kagome walked to her friends and let him take care of the problem.

Sesshoumaru turned his brother around and grabbed his arm. "Inuyasha, seize your sloppiness, you're embarrassing the family." He said in a low voice. He shrugged his arm off and growled. "Make me you jackass!" he said, walking away. He sighed and turned to see Kagome no where. His heart skipped a beat and looked around. His heart felt better when he saw her with her friends, smelling the rose. He sighed. What was with him tonight? This woman has made himself change when he was with her. He could have treated her like other humans and insult her, but he just couldn't. He shrugged it off and heard a clinging sound. He looked and saw his father up at the stage. He went to Kagome and held out his hand. "We must go." He said. She nodded and took his hand, going with him to the stage. She looked and saw many demons staring at her. She gulped softly and looked to see her friends smiling at her. She relaxed and looked to her side to see the man Sesshoumaru went to next to her. He looked at her and smiled. "Hey there." He said. She bowed her head. "Hello." She replied. InuTashio looked at the people on the stage and then nodded.

"Thank you all for coming! We are all here today to honor many people tonight. First off, I like to proudly, yet sadly, announce that Jaken and Tatosai are now retire from being in the military!" Everyone clapped and cheered as Jaken and Tatosai bowed gracefully. "And now, I'd like to introduce the two people who will take over their spots. I proudly present, Inuyasha Inu and Kagome Higurashi!" Everyone cheered and clapped. Sesshoumaru too as well clapped. "They will be Sesshoumaru's new general officers as of this moment on!" he said, everyone clapping and cheering again. Kagome and the Inu brothers bowed. "Thank you, you all enjoy the rest of the night." He said, as everyone left the stage. Kagome walked to her friends and sat next to Sango. The orange hair fox demon cheered and hugged her. "Congratulations Kagome!" she smiled and hugged him back. "Thank you Shippo." A woman with a white kimono and brown strips hugged her and said, "I'm so happy for you." She laughed. "Thank you Kilala." Miroku hugged her. "Yeah, good job!" she gasped and hit him across the head as his hand groped her behind. "Hentai!" she cheered out. Miroku fell back and rubbed his head. "I'm sorry Kagome I can't help it." He said. Sango laughed and hugged Kagome. "Well we'll be behind you in battle all the way." She said. Kagome nodded. "Thank you." She nodded and looked at Miroku. "C'mon you monk, let's dance." She said as she left with Miroku. "I will too!" Shippo formed into a taller man and went with Kilala to the dance floor. A kid with brown hair hugged her. "Congrat's!" she laughed. "Thanks Kohaku. Now go watch Miroku. Make sure nothing happens to Sango." He nodded and ran into the dance floor.

Kagome sighed and rubbed her head. She had a huge headache coming. She felt someone sit next to her and saw Sesshoumaru. "Hey!" she cheered, sitting up straight. He nodded. "Why are you alone?" he asked. She giggled. "My friends are dancing. I thought I would stay here until they came back." She explained. He nodded again. "Will you dance with me before the night ends?" he asked. She smiled. "You want to dance with me?" she asked. He chuckled. "Are you Kagome?"

She nodded.

"Well then I mean you."

"I know but…"

"But what?"

"I'm a human."

He laughed.

"What's so funny?"

"That you're human. Means nothing."

"Well umm…"

"What?"

She sighed. "I heard rumors." She said. He looked at her and grabbed her chin, making her look at him. "Like?" she gulped. "Umm that…you hated humans." She answered. He sighed. "Some humans I hate, I admit. Not all of them." He said. She smiled and placed a hand on his arm. "I know, I believe you." She said. He looked at her hand and back at her eyes. "Thank you." He said, placing a hand on top of hers, squeezing it softly. She smiled and flushed. "What?" he asked intrigued. She shook her head. He laughed. "You've never been touched by a man before?" she nodded. "On the ass, sadly. That's all." She said. He raised a brow. This woman is innocent, so fragile and pure. He nodded. "So, that means you've never held hands with a man before?" he asked. She shook her head and looked away. "It's sad, I know." She answered. He laughed and cupped her cheek, making her look at him. "No it's fine, it's actually cute." He admitted. She glared at him and blushed. He began caressing her cheek and leaned to her lips. "So, that means you haven't gotten your first kiss then, huh?" he asked. She blushed more and shook her head. He stared into her eyes and slowly moved closer. A scream filled the air and turned to see a wolf demoness fall to the floor. He looks and sees a man standing over her. He laughs coldly and runs away before the guards seized him.

His dad gasped and stood. "EVERYONE LEAVE!! NOW!!" everyone ran out the door. Kagome got up and saw her friends struggling to get out of the group. Sesshoumaru grabbed her hand. "I ask that you stay for the night. I don't want to worry about you." He said. She blushed and nodded. "Just tonight. Let me help my friends out." She said, running into the group. Kagome grabbed Sango who grabbed Miroku, who grabbed Shippo, who grabbed Kilala, who grabbed Kohaku and all left the group. Kagome panted and sat down. Sesshoumaru came over and looked at them. "You all will stay here for tonight. For your well being." He stated. All he received was nods. "Jaken!" he yelled. He came and bowed.

"Yes master?"

"Take them to their room."

"Is that all?"

"Leave Kagome here."

"Yes Lord Sesshoumaru." He said and was walking out, yelling. "Follow me." Sango looked at Kagome, taking a step toward her. She smiled. "I'll be there in a second." She nodded and left. Kagome got up and turned to Sesshoumaru. She bowed. "Thank you for everything Sesshoumaru." She said. He picked her chin up and moved her closer, making her stand straight. "There's no need to bow to me Kagome. You have my respect." He said. She smiled and nodded. He sighed.

"Kagome may I ask you a favor?"

She nodded.

"Promise you won't call me names?"

She giggled. "Promise."

"Can you sleep with me in my room?"

"You-ahh!"

"Not like that."

"Then how?"

"To watch you."

"Why?"

"Well…" he started. "First of all, you're one of the new generals. Two, he might attack when you're asleep and I might not be able to save you. And three, I'll be worried." She smiled and nodded. "Hmm, well…" she sighed. "I don't think I can. I still can't leave my officers alone." He nodded. "Okay, let me walk you…" he said holding out his arm. She hooked her arm with his…

He stood out in a tree near the Lord Sesshoumaru's room. When asleep, he would sneak in and kill Kagome and Inuyasha. He wanted to kill the dad and then Sesshoumaru, controlling the whole land. He sat there and waited…