A/N: This is the first Inu Yasha fanfic that I am putting up on but I have others on that I have hit a very long writer's block on so they are on a standstill so yeah. I am trying something new in this one though I'm using honorifics as well as a few Japanese words. I have gotten all of the honorifics from websites so if you find one that is being used wrong please tell me if it is being used wrong. If you wish to double check me I can also provide the links to said websites.

Glossary:

Sama- used formally for showing high regards or admiration

O-dono and dono- roughly translated my mi'lord or just lord

Ojou-sama- the lady of the house or also used as mi'lady

Chama- a combination of chan and sama normally used for a young person who is held in high regards

Hai- yes

Tomadachi- good friend

Juni-hito- is the 12 layer kimonos that nobility wore

Mo- a sort of apron worn at the rear by the highest ranks of nobility

Sesshomaru had gotten word of a new demon in the vicinity of his castle no demon dared approach his castle unannounced. He walked through the tree's following the demonic aura of the intruder. He followed it all the way to the hot springs the where tucked away just a few miles away from his castle. In the water he saw a beautiful demoness with long raven hair. Though she stood in the spring leaving the water at her hips her hair was so long that half of it floated atop of the water's surface. He saw on her wrist and hips the jagged periwinkle stripes. He sniffed the air and the scent he found caught him off guard it was the scent of Lilies and spring rain he knew that scent.

"Yuka" He whispered

The Demoness turned around revealing one jagged stripe on each cheek and a crescent moon on her forehead.

"Is someone there" The demoness asked

Sesshomaru stepped out of the trees into the light.

"Hello who is there?" Yuka asked not moving from her spot in the water.

Sesshomaru saw it then under the hair that draped across her forehead the familiar eyes had gone foggy and dull.

The demoness sniffed the air then her eyes grew large "Sesshomaru-sama is that you"

"Where have you been Yuka?" Sesshomaru asked in his cold voice

"Hiding O-Dono" Yuka answered.

"Why" Sesshomaru demanded

"That does not concern O-Dono" Yuka said

"You left without a word leaving someone to take your house" Sesshomaru growled

"I was not fit to rule" Yuka stated

"It was your birth right and responsibility" Sesshomaru growled again

"I was a pup just like you Sesshomaru-sama and I had my reasons that are all to visible now" Yuka said

"You were not blind when you left" Sesshomaru said

"I was slowly loosening my eyes sight Sesshomaru-sama it had already deteriorated a great deal before I left all I could see where blurs of colors blending together." Yuka said

He could not detect any lies coming from her "Why was I not told"

"I did not want to be treated differently because of my disability" Yuka said

"You will return to the castle it is not a request it is an order" Sesshomaru said

"As O-dono wishes" Yuka said getting out of the water wrapping the simple kimono around her.

Sesshomaru looked at the rag in disgust and turned and lead the way Yuka following the sound of his footsteps. Yuka heard welcome backs from servants as they walked through the castle she only stopped following him when she heard his footsteps stop.

"I will have someone bring you new cloths while you are here you will dress as your status commands of you and you will stay in this wing until I figure out what I will do with you, you are not to wonder around is that understood" Sesshomaru said coldly.

"As O-dono wishes" Yuka said flatly

"I will send someone to assist you once you are dress properly and out of those rags" Sesshomaru said before he left.

Yuka felt around and found a pole and sat down on the wooden walk way that separated the rooms of the wing and the garden they faced. She took in a deep breath they were still here the flowers of her youth. Sesshomaru had put her in the very wing she occupied with her family all those years ago.

Sesshomaru paced around his study growling to himself. His old play mate had returned but it wasn't her it was the shell of what she was supposes to be where had her pride and sparkle gone. It was like she wasn't even there. He sat behind his desk to try and figure out what he was to do with her. She wasn't in a situation to be sent away it was a miracle she was still alive. She was from one of the noblest dog demon families and she dress and looked like a peasant. She was infuriating him how could she have this effect on him so easily it had been hundreds of years easily the last time he had seen her.

A few hours later Yuka sat in the same spot wearing a very elaborate Juni-hito with a mo outstretched behind her with a mountainous scene with cherry blossoms on it. She remembered wearing less elaborate forms of the juni-hito just before she left she really hated being constricted in the many layers of fabric. Her hair had been combed out and was in a lose pony tail. She turned her head when she heard heavy footsteps.

"Hello?" Yuka called

"Ojou-sama is that really you" She heard a shocked voice as the footsteps stopped a few feet away.

Yuka thought she felt her heart stop as she turned around and crawled on her knees towards the sound of someone kneeling.

"Takashi-san is that you?" Yuka asked as tears began to weld up in her eyes holding out her outstretched hand trying to find his face. She took in the comforting familiar smell of fire and earth.

Takashi took her hand and put it on his cheek as she began to feel around his face she got to his hair line and felt his horns that she knew curled up over his head.

"Hai ojou-sama it is me" The demons deep voice spoke

Yuka pulled her hands away and sat on her knees in front of her old guard. He was very old but still held the appearance of a young twenty year old. She remembered his smile always being a constant image in her life he was always near keeping an eye on his little ojou-sama he had been her guard since before she could remember. The strong gentle dragon demon had been her best friend and a source of comfort to her when her parents were not around.

"Tell me ojou-sama how long have you been in the darkness?" Takashi asked

"A few months after I left I was able to find a group of humans and hanyous that allowed me to travel with them" Yuka said

He had been the only one to know about her eyes he was also the only one she told that she was leaving. He worried about his ojou-sama everyday since then hoping to see her in his travels for Sesshomaru or get word of her just to let him know she was okay and alive.

"You work for Sesshomaru-sama now" Yuka said

"I asked to serve here under Taisho-sama after you left in case you decided to come back and when Taisho-sama died Sesshomaru-sama kept me." Takashi answered

"He has grown cold" Yuka said

"He has some issues he needs to work out hai…." Takashi began

Yuka sniffed the air "A human…"

Yuka leaned over so she could peek around the dragon demon and her sightless eyes staring to the corner where two large brown eyes peeked around.

"That would be Rin-chama Sesshoamru-sama's ward." Takashi turned around and looked at the small girl.

"Rin-chama it is not polite to sneak around" Takashi smiled

Yuka turned her head towards the sound of Takashi's voice.

"Sesshomaru-sama has a human ward?" Yuka asked

"Yes she reminds me a lot of you when you were small" Takashi said

Rin slowly walked down to Takashi looking at Yuka.

"Dose Sesshomaru-sama have a meeting?" Rin asked softly

"No Rin-chama this is Yuka-dono she is a very old friend of Sesshomaru-sama's her mother is the one who planted the flowers that you love so much" Takashi said

"Your moma planted all of these?" Rin asked

"Hai" Yuka said

"I love all the flowers Sesshomaru-sama says this is a very special place and that it needed special care for someone. " Rin smiled

"Is that so… Rin could you come closer to me please?" Yuka asked

Rin looked at Takashi

"It's okay Rin-chama she will not harm you" Takashi reassured the small girl

Rin walked closer to Yuka as she reached out and felt her face and then her hair.

"She is young" Yuka said

"Why did you do that?" Rin asked

"That is how Yuka-dono sees Rin-chama" Takashi smiled

"Why does she not use her eyes" Rin asked

"Yuka-dono lost her eye site a very long time ago." Takashi explained.

Servants came into the wing carrying trays.

Yuka sniffed the air and let out a soft sigh "Looks like I am not even allowed to leave to attend dinner"

"I'm sure Sesshomaru-sama has his reasons ojou-sama, But you Rin-chama must run along you do not want to be late for your dinner" Takashi said

Rin nodded "May I come as see the pretty flowers tomorrow?" Rin asked looking at Yuka

"You are free to come here any time you wish young one" Yuka said

Rin smiled grew as she ran off. Takashi helped Yuka stand and guided her to her small table of food.

It wasn't until later that night when Yuka was enjoying some warm tea before changing into her sleeping cloths that Sesshomaru entered her seating area. She graceful bowed her head to him.

"O-dono it is an honor" Yuka said flatly

"I have figured out what I am to do with you Yuka. You are to stay here this will be your private wing and you are to teach Rin on how to be a Lady she is growing older and will soon have to be presented in court and there are many things she needs to learn before then." Sesshomaru said

"If that is what o-dono wishes" Yuka said taking a sip of her tea.

"That is not all You will be required to have a guard with you at all times I will be assigning Takashi back to you, you are also not to leave these quarters unless summoned by me….and last but not least you will also be my favored concubine I will come to you as I please and when I please." Sesshomaru said

Yuka held her tea cup to her lips shocked at the last bit. She held her composure and took a sip again before taking a deep breath.

"If that is what O-dono wishes" Yuka answered again

With that Sesshomaru left without another word.

Takashi sat their shocked at Sesshomaru's orders he looked at his ojou-sama who sat their quietly still drinking her tea.

"You cannot agree to that my Lady you can't agree to be his concubine." Takashi said

"I do not hold any authority over Sesshomaru-sama Takashi I must do as he says as long as I am here" Yuka said calmly

"Then leave run away again you just can't lower yourself to that stature" Takashi said

"I would not be able to escape him Takashi-san and I should be relieved he has not striped me from my title, plus I do not wish to wonder anymore I have been alone for too long at least being his concubine I am guaranteed warm meals nice cloths and a comfortable bed to sleep in every night." Yuka said

"Plus you will always be near me Takashi-san you will be able to protect me if need be a guard is sworn to protect his lady even if it is from her lord his sworn loyalty is to her and not his lord. Sesshomaru-sama knows this and knows you would be the only one willing to protect me from him or any other lord should the need arise. I do not expect Sesshomaru-sama to visit me often even if at all to give me the title of concubine is just punishment from running away all those years ago." Yuka said setting down her cup before standing up.

"He might have grown cold tomadachi but he is still the same boy I fell in love with as a pup and the fact that he is angered and hut by my disappearance enough to punish me shows that he did care for me once upon a time" Yuka said before walking into her sleeping chamber.