Chapter 2

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Previously :

"Kagome, please, forgive me, but since I cant be the father that I should be, I have arranged for you to be married to the business lords' oldest son "

Now:

"WHAT?! HOW COULD YOU?!"

"Kagome calm down, I told you not to make a fuss over this"

"NO, I WONT CALM DOWN! WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO CONTROL MY FUTURE?!"

Kagome was furious. Her father was just going to hand her over to a man, one that she doesn't even know, to be married. How could he do this? Her mother would never allow such a thing….'that must be it…I remind him too much of mother, I look like her and have her personality. But still….'

"It's because I look like her, isn't it?"

"What?"

"You're getting rid of me because I look like mom." She stared her father in his eyes and saw the sadness in them…'so it's true'

"Is there anything else you want to tell me that will make my day worse?"

"Well…they are a family of demons. The father is one of the strongest Demons to ever exist and is lord of Western Japan."

She turned away from him, she didn't want to see him

"I see….I shall go pack then. When will some one be here for me?"

"I will call and notify him that you are ready to be picked up"

"Fine…" And with that, she turned and walked to her room, leaving her father alone in the office.

Mr. Higurashi sat back in his chair and sighed, this was not going as well as he hoped it would. Why couldn't she understand that it was for her own good? Well, too late to change anything now, he had a phone call to make…one he wasn't looking forward to anymore. 'well, he said call as soon as I had told her.'

He picked up the phone and dialed the number to his office.

"Thank you for calling Taisho Corp., how may I help you?"

"I need to speak to Mr. Taisho, I'm Mr. Higurashi"

"Oh yes, he is expecting your call, I'll connect you"

"Thank you"

"Taisho"

"Mr. Taisho? Hello, it's Higurashi"

"Oh, hello Higurashi, how have you been?"

He sighed "I've been better."

"yes…well… I'm sure there is a reason for your call?"

"Yes, I have talked to Kagome and told her about the arrangement."

"Ah, and how did she take that bit of information?"

"My ears are still ringing."

"and how did she take the news that we are demons?"

"I'm guessing it didn't bother her too badly, she didn't say too much when I told her that."

"She must not have a problem with demons. Good, that will make this easier for all of us."

"yes it will, but I think she hates me now. She went into her room without another word."

"I'm sure she doesn't hate you, she just needs time to get used to the idea."

"I suppose…how did your son handle it?"

"He was upset, but understands the circumstances of the arrangement."

"I see. I wish Kagome would see it as we do."

"She just needs time, she will understand in time."

" I suppose…well, good luck, I think you'll need it once she arrives."

"Oh yeah, about that, when will she be ready?"

"She is packing as we speak."

"Fine, I'll send a driver to pick her up immediately, that is, if it's alright with you?"

"yes, it's fine, I'll talk to you soon."

"alright, Good bye Higurashi."

"Good bye Mr. Taisho"

After hearing the line disconnect, Mr. Higurashi hung up the phone and left the office, he had to tell his daughter that a car was on the way.

When he reached her door, he could hear her talking to some one, 'she is probably talking to Sango on her cell phone'. Knocking on the door before entering, he walked in and saw her belongings neatly packed, labeled, and ready to go. When she finally noticed him she said good bye to Sango and put down her phone.

"A car is on the way to pick you up, I don't know how long it will take for it to get here though."

"Alright" she wouldn't even look at him

"Kagome, please don't be mad, I did what I thought would be best for you." Now she was looking at him, and he wanted to run out the door with the fury that he could see in her eyes

"What was best for me? How could giving me away to some stranger, who I don't even know, so I can marry his son, be best for me?" She was unnaturally calm, he was expecting her to scream, or cry, but not the calmness that she had

"You will learn someday, but for now, I will help bring your things to the living room."

"No. I will do it alone, I don't need you to help, trust me, you've done enough, just leave me alone."

"Kagome listen, just let me help-"

"GET OUT!! I DON'T WANT YOU TO "HELP" ME WITH ANYTING, LAST TIME YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE HELPING YOU SCREWED UP MY LIFE. SO GET. OUT!!" after she shoved him out of it, she slammed the door.

Kagome was sitting on her bed, looking out the window, when she saw a limousine pull up in front of the house. 'that must be my ride' she got up and walked down stairs. When she was at the bottom of the staircase she saw a short little toad looking thing.

"Hello, I am here to pick up a "Kagome Higurashi" on my masters wishes" the little man looked around the room and only saw one girl, so he figured it was her. "I take it you are she?"

"Yes, that is me."

"If you will, please follow me and I will have someone load the car." and with that, the little man walked out the door,

Kagome was about to follow after him, but was stopped when someone grabbed her arm, when she turned around her father pulled her into a hug.

"please, Kagome, understand that I still love you, you are still my daughter, I will come and see you soon." he released his daughter and looked down at her. She looked him in the eyes as she spoke

"You might be my Father, but you are no longer my Dad, you gave up that right the day you made the agreement to get rid of me." and with that she turned and walked out to the car. When she got to the car a man with long black hair, tied up in a high pony tail was there. When he turned to load her luggage Kagome could see a brown tail swishing behind him. 'Wonder what kind of demon he is'

"Hey, I'm Koga, Nice to meet you" he opened the door for her, and after she got in, climbed in beside her.

"Hello"

"You ok?"

"I'll be fine…how long is the trip?"

"The ride will be about 2 hours, too long if you ask me. It would be easier to fly in my opinion"

"yea…if you don't mind me asking, what kind of demon are you?" Koga looker at her a little surprised.

"I'm a Wolf Demon, and I'm surprised that you are this calm around demons, most people are afraid of us."

"I'm a Miko, so Demons don't bother me." Koga knew that, he could sense her priestess powers when she approached. 'she is strong for being so young' Kagome let out a yawn and Koga looked over at her.

"You can take a nap if you want, the ride is just getting started and we have a long way to go."

Kagome nodded "alright I will." and with that she drifted off

2 and a half hours later

"Hey wake up, we're here" Koga shook Kagome to wake her. After a little while her eyes fluttered open.

"Where am I?" Kagome looked around and saw the same guy from earlier looking at her, ' so it wasn't a dream'

"We're at the estate, come on, I'll walk you to the house" he held out his hand and, when she took it, helped her out of the car.

Kagome looked at what lay before her, she was stunned. The house was huge, there was what looked like a garage on the right side of the house. All of this sat on a piece of land that was surrounded by trees with a high security gate at the exit.

"well, come on. You can check out the house later, we need to let the lord of the house know you are here." Kagome nodded her head and followed Koga up the walk and in the door. When they were through the door Kagome noticed that a woman was arguing with a little girl about wearing a jacket outside (Forgot to mention that it's winter). When the woman noticed them she sent the little girl upstairs and turned to them.

"Welcome back Koga, I take it everything went well?"

"Yea, it was alright, trip was too long for my tastes though." he sighed

"I guess so, well, Inuyasha is in his room, you can go up if you want."

"Alright, I have a bone to pick with that mutt anyway." he turned to look at Kagome

"It was nice to meet you, I guess I'll see you around?"

"yea, alright." and then he ran up the stairs opposite the ones that the little girl went up.

"You must be Kagome" Kagome turned to look at the woman in front of her.

"Yes ma'am"

"Oh please, don't be so formal with me, my name is Izaoi, I'm the lady of the house." she smiled at Kagome, ' she seems like a nice person' Kagome smiled back at her.

"Well follow me, I'll take you to my husband, I think he is in the study." She turned and went up the stairs, Kagome close behind her.

When they got to the top of the stairs Kagome was led down a long hall to a door that said "Toga (Study)".

"Here we are, I'll leave you now." and she walked back down the hall.

Kagome turned and knocked on the door and was answered by a low "Enter". She walked through the door and saw a man with long silver hair and golden eyes sitting behind a desk. When he noticed who walked through, he stood to greet her,….he was tall….

"You must be Kagome? Nice to finally meet you. I am Toga Taisho."

"Pleased to meet you sir, and yes, I am Kagome."

"Well, have a seat so we can talk, we have much to discuss." He walked back around the desk and took his seat as Kagome sat down in front of him. When Kagome sat down she got a better look at him. He had a dark blue jagged stripe on each cheek bone and sharp fangs.

"Well Kagome, welcome to my home. I will do my best to make you comfortable, but I'm sure that my Youngest son won't be any help. He can be as stubborn as a mule…I don't know where he gets it, not from me, I know that much…anyway. We have a few rules in the house. First off, please knock before you go into a room, it's only polite. Second, If you want some friends over, let me know ahead of time so that I can warn the others. And finally. Please, Please. Don't fight with my coworkers' daughters."

"Sir, why would I fight with them? I have never met them."

"You will understand once you are around them for a while…now…anymore questions?"

"yes sir. What kind of demons is your family?"

"We are a family of Two Full Dog demons, one Half-Demon, and two humans" 'wow, they sure are a mixed up bunch. Well, at least there are some humans here.'

"I have one more question sir."

"And what would that be my dear?"

"um…who is the man that I am…that is to say…who am I engaged to?"

"I thought you would ask that, his name is Sesshoumaru, he is my oldest son and heir to my business. You will meet him and everyone else at dinner in a few hours."

"Ok. I have no more questions"

He stood up and walked to the door "Alright. Then I will go, I have to talk with my wife about dinner, just go down the hall, take the stairs and go up the other set, go down the hall to the very last door on the right. That is where you will be staying, your belongings have already been put away, you may freshen up for dinner if you wish, or explore the house." and then, without another word, he left. ' ok, well I guess I'll go see what my room looks like' Kagome left and went to her room. It took her a little bit but when she found it and walked in, she was impressed. The walls were white and the carpet was a beige color, the bed was king size with white sheets and a dark blue comforter. A big screen TV. was on the wall opposite the bed, above an entertainment center. 'not bad, these people know how to live.' She walked over to the dresser and opened it, but, she didn't find her clothes. Instead, she was looking at a drawer filled with boxers. "umm…oops…"

"Ah, don't worry about it, you'll see me in them eventually."

Well, thats it for that chapter. Sorry for the long wait, but i'm at my dad's and i don't have access to the internet except on mondays. I will try to get the next chapter us as soon as possible. And remember. If any one has any ideas i will be more than happy to try and put them in the story.

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