We all have secrets.

There are always things we want to hide; things we don't want anyone finding out. There are always aspects of our lives that we like to keep hidden.

For Kagome Higurashi it was her entire life; her entire existence was a secret. Youkai ran the world; they were the dominant – stronger - species. And although humans weren't enslaved and could lead normal lives there wasn't exactly equality. Because humans were able to have children easier, there was a law that each family could only have one child and only after passing a background check. Families who have ancestors of demon slayers or a holy lineage weren't 'allowed' to conceive.

However, it was still possible to go under the radar and do so. Which is why Kagome Higurashi's existence was a complete secret.

Her mother had never meant to get pregnant with her. It was an accident. And since she was a direct descendent of Midoriko on her fathers side they kept her hidden. It wasn't easy but they had somehow managed it. Her father died when she was 5 and her mother remarried a man with boring ancestors so they were able to have another child, a son named Souta.

But life has not been easy for Kagome. She hated hiding; she hated being kept in the house all the time. So she ran away.

She ran and hid in the forest. She wasn't sure how big it was exactly; just that she'd been hiding for a week and no one has found her.

Kagome saw a clearing up ahead and could see the sun shining down on it. She pushed passed random branches and shrubbery to get to it. All she had was a back pack with supplies like a first aid kit, flash light, batteries, and some clothes and a blanket – she also had an old bow and set of arrows that she had used since she was little. That was how she fed herself; she hunted.

Taking a deep breathe, she threw her things against a tree in the middle of the clearing. She started to stretch her arms above her head.

"A human woman in the middle of the Western Lands," a calm, deep voice commented.

Kagome immediately turned to face the owner of the voice.

"Feeling brave or foolish?"

Kagome was completely still; her heart was racing and all the horrible things that she imagined would happen to her if she were found was running through her mind.

He started to circle around her – taking in her appearance. For a human – he had to admit – that she was quite the beauty. She was a couple inches taller than 5 feet, she was thin but had full curves, beautiful black hair and the most interesting shade of blue eyes he had ever seen

In a casual tone he commented, "I'm hoping for foolish. That's the best thing a girl can be in this world," – he stopped in front of her, narrowed his eyes slightly and held her gaze for a moment. "A beautiful. Little. Fool," he said condescended.

Concealing her anger, Kagome tilted her head to the side. "Odd.. this coming from such a pretty guy."

He smirked. "Give me your papers girl," he demanded; referring to a piece of paper that had important identifying information. Such as – name, birthdate, parents, and other things like that.

Kagome scoffed. "Can't give you something I don't have."

"Ah," realization struck him. "So you are foolish. But it is of no matter – tell me your name."

She didn't think it wise to lie to him but she also didn't want to give him her full name. After all, it could lead back to her family. "Kagome."

"Hn," he watched. He knew that she was hiding something and he had a pretty good idea of what it was. "Age?"

She blinked twice. "19," she lied, she was 22. She didn't even know why she lied.

Narrowing his eyes he asked one more question. "And what are you doing here?"

Knowing she couldn't tell him the truth she shrugged. "Perhaps the same thing as you. And you are?"

Raising a brow he asked, "You honestly do not know who I am?"

"Besides annoying? No, can't say that I do."

He smirked. "Sesshoumaru, Lord of the West. Ruler to the lands you so freely wander."

Shit.