AN: Herro my minions and faithful readers, Heehee :D. This is the next chapter for the third part of my first story. Ya I know long right, anywhooo. I hope you enjoy this one. I'll try to use my other computer before I post this chapter. My original computer is retarded and won't let me use spelling check but I'm getting better on my own. If you have myspace, plz add me. I'm kinda low on friends right now. My old one got deleted. My e-mail is celtic_queen-14 at hotmail. My user name is Furareta. As you have read in the last chapter Kagome ans Sesshomaru are going to Kagome's home for the coming of age rite. Sesshomaru has a suspicion about his mate but isn't quite sure yet and keeping an eye on her. They are travailing through a forest and are coming up to the border of the southeastern region and must pass through the gate. Lets see what happens. (It sounds like a tv show, Continuing on)

Chapter 2: Look what the cat dragged in

they had been traveling for three days and they were close to the border of the southeastern region. Sesshomaru watched his mate closely to see if she did indeed resemble the demon in the corner of his mind. She had the same characteristics, the same breed and she had the right air around he but he just couldn't tell for sure. He could see the gate at sundown as he waited for the food to be done. It seemed so familiar. He had been to this neighboring region before when his father was doing business but it seemed different this time.

"Sesshomaru, dinner's done." Kagome shouted from the camp site.

He growled to his self for not knowing it but put on a mask as he entered the light of the fire. Kagome knew that something was bothering him and she knew what it was too. She didn't know how to talk to him about it but she knew she would have to do it soon or her parents would say it for her.

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She woke up the next morning early held close by her chosen mate. she took in his sent of fresh pine trees then freed herself from his sleeping grip. She sighed to herself as she ran three miles to a empty hot spring outside a over populated village. She washed her self and let the hot water relax her muscles.

'How am I going to tell Sesshomaru-kun? He knows, he just can't remember. If I can't do it I'll just have to live with the embarrassment of Ota-san and Oka-san telling him.'Kagome thought to herself.

She heard the door to the bathhouse slide open and sat up startled.

"It's ok. I won't tell anyone if you don't." a cheerful young woman said putting her arms up.

Kagome sighed and sat down slowly watching the woman. She had short gold hair and stunning green eyes. She didn't look any older then 21 and was definitely a human. She settled in the water close to Kagome but still gave her space.

"So are you new around here?" she smiled washing her hair.

Kagome cocked her head to the side and remembered she was wearing a towel on her head and her ears were covered.

"Yes and no. I'm visiting my family in the southeastern region." she laid back still watching the woman.

"Oh, have you heard about what's going to happen there?"

Kagome lifted her head slightly out of the water.

"The princess is also returning to her family. They're going to have a huge celebration and I heard that her parents have a man there that she will be betrothed to." she smiled widely.

Kagome sat up and looked at the woman who was startled but her quick movements. Kagome's mind soared with questions but she calmed herself enough to talk to the woman.

"Is this true?"

"From what I've heard. I've even seen an invitation to the celebration." the woman shivered slightly from the look in Kagome's eyes.

Kagome took a few deep breaths, got up, dressed then faced the woman, who gasped at what she saw.

"Arigato, you have saved me a lot if trouble." she bowed to the girl.

"You're.... you......you the-" and Kagome sped off.

When she arrived at the camp site Sesshomaru had everything packed and was ready to leave. He stopped cold when he saw the emotion on her face. Tears fell from her eyes as she ran up to him and wrapped her arms around him. He dropped everything so he could confer her for a reason he didn't know. When she stopped he lifted her chin with his finger and looked into the silver pools he loved. They were filled with hurt, crush and fear.

"What is it Kagome? What happened?" He looked into her eyes almost frightened.

Kagome took a few deep breaths, shook her head and smiled weakly.

"I'm so sorry for worrying you Sesshomaru-kun. We have to get to my home quickly. I have a few things to straiten out." she turned to leave.

"No Kagome-chan, what is it? I've waited long enough." he pulled her back to look at him.

She shook her head and took his lips for a deep kiss that was caring and gentle.

"As soon as we get there I'll tell you I promise."

He looked in her eyes trying to get an answer out of her but she hid her secrets well. He sighed and let her go. she smiled, picked up her pack and walk toward the gate.

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A man of 35 years, who had spent 20 years of it working at the gate that bordered the southeastern and the eastern region. He knew what was happening in his birth place. He knew he would be there. He just wasn't sure if the guest of honor would be there. He turned to the eastern region and saw a couple getting close.

'Probley another couple invited for the celebration.' he sighed.

As they got closer he sat up to get a better look. He squinted, not from weak eyes but from worry his eyes were failing.

'It couldn't be.'

The young couple were demons and the woman smiled as he almost fell over trying to get a better look.

"Well if it isn't the jiji, Tsuaki." the young woman smiled as she stopped ten feet from the gate.

"It couldn't be. Kagome-chan, koru no kitsune, our silver eyed princess." he held his arms out to Kagome.

"Ohayo, Tsuaki-sama." Kagome laughed as she hugged the middle aged man.

"I cant' believe it. You've finally come home. You have a lot to tell your parents." he smiled.

"They have a lot to tell me, that's what's going to happen." Kagome frowned.

"You mean-"

"Yes, they made the decision without me. They have a lot of explaining to do." Kagome crossed her arms.

"Well you better get there quick. I heard their getting everything ready right now." Tsuaki stepped aside.

"Domo arigato, Tsuaki-sama. I'll see you there?" she waved Sesshomaro to follow her.

"I wouldn't miss it." He smiled waving them on.

As they sped off using demon speed he leaned against the gate and sighed.

'So that's the one she chose. He's a strapping young demon and has inheritance. Wasn't he one of those young boys back then. Oh well, I'll find out soon enough.'

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"Kagome." Sesshomaru looked at Kagome as she put away the small lunch they just had.

"Hmm?"

"You're really the princess aren't you?"

Kagome paused then continued he cleaning.

"Kagome. Why didn't you tell me?" He got up and stood behind her.

She stood up and locked eyes with her mate. His eyes were stern yet concerned. She sighed and knew this couldn't wait, even for her parents.

"I am the princess of the southeastern region. My coming of age rite besides recognition of adulthood, also shows I'm ready to become the next ruler and take a mate."

"Well...... that's different."

"What?"

"I didn't have to choose a mate."

"I'm the only female in my family and it's not as urgent for males." Kagome sighed.

"Ok. I think I'm good now." Sesshomaru picked up the pack.

"Really?" Kagome looked confused.

"Ya, is there anything else?" he looked over his shoulder.

"No." 'Not right now.'Kagome added to herself.

AN: It's a cliff hanger. Dah Da Dadum!!!!!! I revel in your suffering!!!! Well you'll just have to keep reading to find out what happens next. Plz add me to myspace, I need freinds. Well not much to say, short and sweet. Wait and read more. Till next time.

Jyaane