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A/N: Thank you readers for your reviews and your support! I am glad you liked my last chapter, this one may be a little short but it's more of a transitional chapter. Expect the next one to be longer! Oh, and Kagome is not InuTaishou's real daughter, he just calls her that because of the mating, and vice versa with Kagome...you'll see when you read it! Thank You all hope you enjoy! :)


Changed: Ch. 2 - Removal

"How did it come to this? How could I let this happen?" His voice was low and dripping regret.

"It's alright father, he kept it very well hidden, if you couldn't smell it on his scent then what hope did we have?" Kagome was sitting on the window sill looking out to the gardens. She was in her father-in-law's estate. After arriving at her brother's home she found her father-in-law waiting for her. Souta had called him after receiving her call.

Knowing that Sesshoumaru will never set foot in his home again he took his daughter-in-law to his home so she could relax and explain everything.

"I am truly sorry my daughter, I fear that I am to blame for his behavior. I had set a bad example by taking in Izaoy as my mate after his mother's death." He walked towards her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"It's not your fault father. Don't ever blame yourself for his character. He chose to be the way he is…he..he" Kagome had buried her face in her hands and allowed her tears to fall.

InuTaishou embraced Kagome. Out of all the women his sons dated she was the only who he really approved of. She was all he wanted in a daughter, loyal, intelligent, caring, and brave. When Sesshoumaru brought her to his home, he knew right away that she was the one so he immediately began planning everything for Kagome and Sesshoumaru's future together.

He loved her like no other. He loved her like a daughter and would do anything for her happiness. He couldn't and he wouldn't deny her anything. She was his daughter.

"Father" she said into his chest. Loosening his hold on her, InuTaishou looked down on her.

He knew what was coming, he just didn't want it to happen.

"Can I request something from you?"

He knew he would not be able to deny any request she asked of him.

"Can you…can you…remove it?" she managed to choke down a sob.

He knew he was going to lose her and there was nothing he could do about it. He was losing his daughter.

"I could have, but that was before…"

"What do you mean? Please I don't want to bear his mark anymore! Please remove it!"

InuTaishou once again tightened his embrace on her. Seeing her in so much pain caused his demon to growl and fight for control.

'OUR DAUGHTER IS IN PAIN, WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING'
'There is nothing we can do to take it away, it is not simple. Her request could have been valid before, but not anymore. You know this better than anyone.'
'WE CANNOT KILL OUR HEIR, BUT WE CAN BEAT HIM TILL HE IS ON THE BRINK OF DEATH. WE CAN FIGHT HIM FOR OUR DAUGHTER'S HONOR'
'We can, but we won't. It will bring greater pain to her. She still loves him, not matter what… and it doesn't matter the what we want, her mark is –'

"Please" he heard her mumble into his chest.

"Kagome, listen to me. I cannot follow through with your request."

Kagome tensed, why was the world against her? Did she do something to upset the gods? Has she not suffered enough? "WHY?" she pried herself free from his embrace. She locked her gaze on his demanding an answer.

"Sweetie, I cannot remove the mark for it has become permanent."

Kagome sunk to her knees. 'Permanent. It's permanent…why?' she was brought back from her thoughts by her father's next words.

"If all this would've happened before then yes the removal of the mark would be a difficult yet attainable request. But the situation has changed and it simply cannot be done without causing harm to either of you. It is impossible, but you can divorce him by human law and remove yourself as a Taishou." His voice was firm yet quiet and melancholy.

The only word that had caught Kagome's attention was 'before'. "That is the second time you have said that word. What do you mean by before?"

He brought her to her feet and embraced firmly her yet again. Giving her a source of comfort.

'DO NOT DO IT! IT WILL BREAK HER'

"You bear your mate's heir"


A/N: Well there you have it! I trult hope you enjoyed it! :)