Chapter 2: A new guest, and a new home.
(The western castle)
"My lord the minor lord of the southern regions is coming to offer his gift of thanks for appointing him control over the human villages." A servant bowed and waited for his lord to respond or dismiss him.
"Very well, send in my Lady and prepare the throne room." He said. Dismissing the servant, the man went to the window. His son Sesshomaru was in the dojo again practicing his technique with his general. Inutaisho watched with pride as his son nearly took down his general.
Sesshomaru was nearly 17 in human years in demon years he was well over 500 years old. He was almost ready to begin his training with his father. He smiled at that thought he was brought out of his musings when he felt something.
A flare of an aura told him his mate was at the door asking permission to enter. He flared back and she gracefully entered. She wore a deep purple and white kimono with no obi. Her boa helped keep it shut tight.
"You summoned me, my lord?" she said kneeling low and looking at him.
"Yes, it seems the minor lord of our southern regions is coming with a gift. In case I do not wish for it you may want to be present should it be something you would want. I have been informed by our spies that he is only a few hours from the castle."
"Yes Milord I will be present." She replied coolly. The lord turned from the window and looked at his mate. She seemed unusually quiet and detached. This was not like her.
"Something upsets you my lady." Inutaisho treaded carefully over to his desk right in front of her and sat. Concern was evident in his features.
"I just wish we could get around the laws and end our own suffering. I think I may have found what I was looking for and I just wish I could find out..." she trailed off she let a tear slip out of her eye.
Inutaisho smiled, he reached forward and took her hand in his.
"We will find a way to make ourselves happy, even if I have to refuse and leave the throne to Sesshomaru."
"But my lord it is too early for our son to rule these lands. He still has so much to learn. He's just gotten close to completing his battle training. He's not ready to start his political training yet." She said out of desperation.
"I will remain by his side and train him as he goes. But we will no longer suffer because of our parents decisions." Inutaisho said cupping her face and pressing his fore head to hers. She allowed her tears to fall freely and grabbed his hand as if they were her only tie to the life she had. He held her in an embrace and waited for her to stop crying.
When she stopped crying he let go of her to ready herself. She wished to put her hair up and makeup on. Her crescent moon on her head signaled she was the last with ancient blood. Only those with that marking on their heads had ancient blood flowing through their veins. Each type of demon had a different marking upon their fore head. The sign signaled and stood for the house that their very first ancestor protected. For the inu's it was the moon. Each demon started as an animal and then was given powers to help protect each house. Her son now carried the same blood she had flowing in her veins. Like a mighty river that protects the house she would teach him to understand his new gifts and hone his abilities. She entered her room that joined with the lords and sat at her vanity. A female servant came in and put her hair up in two ponytails and allowed her bangs to hang loose. When the servant got done with her makeup she received a summons to the throne room.
She very carefully walked with grace but she set off at a brisk walk that was so fast her servant had a hard time keeping up. She was late already. She stood at the privet door to the throne room and flared her aura. She received a flare in return and she walked in hearing her title announced and there stood the most curious looking creature she had ever seen, Kagome.
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Kagome looked at the castle before her. It was at least three stories high and she could see the entrance to what seemed to be a garden. Birds were heard everywhere and to her right was a large building. She could hear 'clangs' and 'bangs' and shouting. She assumed it was the dojo; to her left was a high wall that surrounded the entire enclosure. Outside that wall were various buildings and sheds. She was pulled roughly forward and nearly lost her balance. Akuno was at the end of her chains. He tugged on her chains and she got the hint she was supposed to follow. The lord was several feet ahead of her being accompanied by many servants and soldiers. They went into the castle. Akuno stopped outside the large doors and waited. Kagome could barely make out what was being said.
"Your excellence," The minor lord said. She assumed he was bowing.
"You wished to visit me today Lord Nobunaga. What reason could you possibly have for entering my presence?" she heard a deep male voice in there with him.
"I come to bare a gift or thanks for appointing me as your minor southern lord. I hope the gift I bear brings great peace forever between us." She froze it suddenly made sense. She was being given away as a peace offering. What if he didn't like her? Would he have her killed on the spot? She began shaking with fear.
"You may bring it in. I will see this gift." The door slid open and she was drug to the center of the room. She looked up and saw someone with amber eyes. They looked so familiar. Then she realized his ears were sharply tipped and he had claws. Her eyes looked at his after looking at his hands and saw that they squinted, showing off his frown very well.
'He's a demon?'
"Why do you offer me a woman?" he ground through his teeth. One of his fists was clenched and his fangs were showing. Clearly he was either offended by the gesture or he did not like her at all. Kagome was ready to bank on it being both.
Then the silver haired man stopped. Kagome could feel another demonic aura flare up it almost seemed to ask to enter. The silver haired lord flared in response.
'Whoever it is seem to communicate through their auras.'
"I present my mate and lady of the western lands, Inukimi." The silver haired lord held out his arm towards the door and in walked the most beautiful demoness. She had ever seen. She sat to his right on a large plush pillow.
Nobunaga bowed low.
"My lady," he said.
"What is it we are discussing my lord?" she said with innocence in her voice.
"Lord Nobunaga was just about to explain to me why he offered me a woman as a gift." He growled the last part. Nobunaga bowed lowly again.
"It is all I have to offer. The crops are not ready to be brought in and I am still trying to get the livestock to come back to its old numbers. She is a virgin; I figured you might want her and a servant or a concubine." The silver haired lord growled at this last thought.
"What makes you think I want another whore in my castle?! It appears I have misjudged you Nobunaga. You are not worthy to rule over my southern human subjects. There for I am striping you of your title and lands. I will appoint a new lord soon. Guards get this filth and his whore out of my sight!" the silver haired lord yelled at the top of his lungs. The guards rushed forward from behind the minor lord and seized him. The guards began dragging the man out the door. Nobunaga looked half crazed his hair was out of its bun and was messy. He was yelling apologies and promises of better thought out presents and begging to keep his role. Akuno stepped side allowing the others to get at Kagome. She turned and fell back words tripping over her own chains. As the guards grabbed her chains she looked up at the Lady with terror filled eyes.
Inukimi's eyes went wide and put her hand on her mates arm. Inutaisho looked down and held his arm up freezing the guards in their place. She looked at Kagome, then to her mate.
"May I?" she asked. Inutaisho looked into Kimi's eyes and nodded. She got up from her she walked to Kagome one of the guards forced Kagome to her knees who gave a small yelp as one of them kicked her in the back of the leg. She collapsed in front of her.
"Stop this senseless violence if I want her on her knees I will order her to her knees." She said sternly. The guard bowed to her. "Now, cut her bindings and help her stand, gently." The guard pulled out a sword and cut her chains then tenderly grabbed Kagome by the arms and helped her stand. Kagome continued staring at the floor. She attempted to put pressure on her leg that got kicked and yelped in pain. She staggered and was caught by the other guard. Kimi looked her up and down. She gently moved the slip on one of her good legs to the side. Her legs were long and her skin was so pale and smooth, her stomach was small but she had wide hips. She looked to her bust and found them to be very perky and just a little bigger than her own. Then she looked at her hair. It was black and shiny and it was soft. She then noticed the girl was looking at the floor. Kimi took her chin in her fingers and had Kagome look her in her eyes. Kimi smiled and looked to her mate.
"My lord, please come look at what I have discovered about this young... angel." Kimi was smiling warmly. Inutaisho raised an eye brow at the name she called the girl. Inutaisho walked over and looked at Kagomes eyes.
"Doesn't your family's spiritual guardian have the same color eyes Nobunaga? Dragon emerald green?" Inutaisho asked.
"Yes your excellency that is why I bring her to you so that she might bring you good luck." Nobunaga dropped to his knees shaking. Inutaisho looked to Kimi and found her cradling the young girl who curled into the lady's embrace. Kimi met her mate expression.
"I will accept her as my mate's new servant. I return your title and lands to you Lord Nobunaga. Let this be a lesson to you. Think before you simply give people away." Inutaisho said. "Escort him back to his carriage." The guards helped him off the floor. Akuno followed him outside. And just like that Kagome was away from the men who had used her body as a sight for pleasure.
"Reno?" Kimi called. Her personal servant came forward.
"Yes my lady?" Reno responded. She had blue hair and pink eyes. She was two feet shorter than the lady herself due to her age.
"We have a new guest and she has a hurt leg. Fetch the healer please. She will also need to be examined."
Kagome looked up at the kind lady of the castle. Then to the lord who stood behind her.
"Welcome to the western castle I have already introduced my mate my name is Inutaisho. What is yours my dear?" Kagome stiffened.
'HE IS WHO?THAT'S INUYASHA'S FATHERS NAME! HOW FAR BACK HAVE I BEEN THROWN?'
"It's…it's…its Kagome my lord…"Kagome stuttered. Then she realized she didn't have her backpack on her. "Oh no, my pack was with me when I went through the well. Where could it have gone?" Kagome said.
"I will go and see if this pack is in the southern lords carriage I shall return." Inutaisho said turning and going outside.
"My lady the healer is here to examine her." Reno bowed lowly. A small elderly man entered behind her and stopped in front of her.
"Very well a guard kicked her leg and I wish for you to tell me if she had been touched." Kagome stiffened and backed away slightly. Inukimi saw this and tried to console her.
"Kagome he is blind and very gentle. Why do you act so afraid of this man?" Inukimi asked.
"Wait if he is blind how can he be a healer? Doesn't he need to see the wound to treat it?" Kagome asked. Inukimi smiled at her and giggled a little.
"No my dear he has sears sight he can see your future and your past. He can tell us everything just by touching your hand." Kagome nodded and reached out her hand the man took it gently in his.
"Ah, it makes sense that you would fear my touch now. Child you are out of reach of anyone who would harm you or your body against your will." He said speaking to her directly. Then he looked to the lady.
"she is a virgin, he leg is bruised and will need a tea that helps with pain." He gasped, "My lady, come close I must say something." The lady walked over to him and bent over so he could whisper in her ear. Her eyes went wide and she looked to Kagome.
"Could it truly be that simple sear?" Kimi asked him. He nodded.
"She will solve all your problems. But beware she has not come to change anything that happens beyond a certain point. The kami have plans for her so you must trust her. I will need to speak with Inutaisho as well and go into full detail what to do. This girl will be the only reason his true legacy will live on." The man said and let go of her hand. Inutaisho walked in holding her back pack.
"Is this what you were looking for?" he asked handing it to her.
"Yes sir, thank you." Kagome smiled back. He sure was sweet. She took a second to take in his features. He was handsome to. His hair was in a high pony tail and he had a deep blue mark on each cheek. His eye color was amber. She could almost feel her soul melting in his gaze. She broke the stare and looked away. He was mated and her best friend's father. If she tried to mess with the past it could screw up her future. Inukimi smiled and let out a hyper giggle when she saw the look on the girls face. Inutaisho raised his eye brow at Kimi. She jumped on him and he let out a startled yelp. She latched herself to his arm.
"It's going to work!" Kimi yelled before disappearing into the hall. Inutaisho looked to Reno and the healer.
"Reno, take our guest up to her lady ship. Healer come with me we need to discuss what it is that you saw." Inutaisho and the healer went to walk away when they heard a loud yelp coming from Kagome. Inutaisho turned to face her. She was holding onto Reno and limping badly.
"My lord, have Sesshomaru carry her up the stairs." The healer said. Inutaisho raised his eye brows but called for a guard to fetch Sesshomaru. When he entered Sesshomaru looked sweaty but otherwise fine.
"You called for me father?" he asked.
"Yes would you please take this young woman up to your mother? It seems my guards are too rough and hurt the poor thing."
"That is a servant's job though," Sesshomaru said getting a little testy. Why should he subject himself to servant work and carry this girl.
"Do not question me son please just do it." Inutaisho said and walked off with the healer.
Sesshomaru grumbled but picked Kagome up roughly and she screamed in pain. Sesshomaru flung her over his shoulder and took off at a brisk walk to his mother's room.
"I cannot believe I have to carry this wench to my own mother's room." Sesshomaru complained. He climbed the stairs. Kagome heard what he called her and she kicked him in the stomach causing him to drop her at the top of the stairs. She landed on her good leg and leaned on the wall.
"I wouldn't want the almighty Sesshomaru to lower himself to carry me. I'll make it the rest of the way there on my own." She used the wall to limp away with Reno right next to her. Sesshomaru looked up with blazing red eyes but the red faded as soon as he saw why she was limping. She wasn't doing it for sympathy she was limping because she had a bruise that covered her entire lower leg. Suddenly Sesshomaru felt bad for her. As a human that would take weeks to heal. He suddenly felt bad for making her use it.
"Wait I'm sorry," Sesshomaru picked himself up off the floor. Kagome froze. Did she just hear him apologize to her? "I just thought you were another woman trying to get into my fathers bed please let me help you." this time he picked her up bridal style with care and caution.
"I'm prince Sesshomaru. Whats your name?" Sesshomaru said trying not to look her in the eyes. The silence was uncomfortable.
"I'm Kagome, I'm not here to get into your fathers bed. I was taken hostage and given to your mother. If it were up to me I'd be home right now." Kagome said looking at her hands.
"Yeah, sorry about assuming that, I really didn't mean any offense." Sesshomaru said blushing. Kagome looked up and saw him blushing and decided to smile. Even though he was not looking at her she knew he could see her.
"Don't worry about it." Kagome said cheerfully. Suddenly she saw a young boy run past her with red hair. He looked like shippo.
"Who was that?" she asked tears threatened to fall. But she wouldn't let them.
"That was Kit. He's prince to the eastern lands and will be returning home soon. The east is having problems with the castle and mother has agreed to allow him refuge here. He will be returning home soon." They rounded a corner and the end of a long hallway was two doors. One had a crescent moon the other had a full moon. Reno opened the room with the crescent moon and Sesshomaru walked in and put her down on the bed. His mother was nowhere to be seen.
'She must be with father in his study' he thought.
"I'm going to go and get mother. I'll be back." Sesshomaru said.
(The study)
"She is the key. At the next lordly meeting you need to call on me and ask why Kimi has yet to conceive. I will then explain that she is barren. That is the moment you will announce that you have a mistress, and that you will attempt to conceive a child through her. You my lady will need to explain that you have handpicked the mistress and give your consent to the attempt of another heir through the woman you choose. The hard part will be convincing Kagome of agreeing to have the child. She will not be won over by force or black mail. She is a fragile and kind creature. So I suggest you reason with her. Make her feel sorry for you.
But I will warn you, you will need ropes that bind the power of a miko. For that is what she is. If you wish not to be harmed during the intimate course of sex you will need them. They will keep you both safe from the other. It will not be a deliberate attempt on your life. But because your powers are natural enemies they will attempt to dominate the other during your orgasm and could kill you both.
These ropes have a fake aura around them and will fool your powers into thinking they have dominated. Her powers must be sealed because she has the power to purify even you my lord. No other being in existence has that power. She is not aware of it yet. But do not fret if she should figure it out. As I have said she is a kind creature and loves all life. She will not try to hurt any of you." The old man handed Inutaisho the ropes and disappeared in a small cloud of smoke.
"It is this simple?" Kimi said with a small smile on her face.
"Apparently it is." Inutaisho said. Kimi giggled and looked to her mate.
"I saw how she looked at you earlier. There is an attraction there, you, I suppose must build on it. Coax her into the idea. We will give her time to adjust to the life of the castle. For now we should give her a much higher position than a servant. Lower than me but high enough so that no one may boss her around."
"I will look in the library to see where we can place her." Inutaisho said and turned to the study door. Just as he opened it Sesshomaru rounded the corner and approached his father.
"She is in mothers' room waiting for her."
"Go inform your mother then. She will decide where Kagome will be sleeping." Inutaisho said.
Sesshomaru gave a small incline of the head to his father and walked into his study.
"Mother Kagome is in your room. Father says you will be deciding where she sleeps." Sesshomaru said. Kimi raised an eye brow. Her son never used first names unless he is addressing a lord.
"Taking an interest in our little guest, have you Sesshomaru?" Kimi asked. Sesshomaru blushed.
"No I just figured that she was hurt and I didn't wish to belittle her unnecessarily." He snapped and stomped from the room the action made his mother giggle. She got up and went to her room. It was going on dusk and the young girl was probably tired. She decided to have her stay in the same bed as herself tonight.
As she entered her room Kagome was chattering with Reno. Sitting at the edge of the bed. Kimi decided to stay at the edge of the door and listen for a few moments.
"So why were you afraid of the healer?" Reno asked. Kimi listened intently. She had wondered this herself. But when she avoided answering the question she left it alone for when they were alone.
"You remember those men who brought me in?" Kagome said looking at the floor.
"Yes?" Reno said.
"The large man forced a climax from me without taking my barrier away. He did it in front of so many men… I was so scared of it happening again." Kagome said.
Kimi chose this time to come into the room.
"Well my dear you are safe now. There is no need to be afraid." Kimi said cupping her face. "If you need to release those emotions you are safe to do it now. You will sleep next to me tonight. This is your new home child we will take care of you." Kimi sat at the edge of the bed and held Kagome close like a mother would. Kagome wasn't sure why but she trusted the demoness. Before she knew it Kagome began to cry. She cried for shippo, whom she would never see again, she cried for the woman who she watched get her innocence taken from her in the most brutal way possible and just be tossed around like some common whore, but most of all she cried for herself. So much heart break that she had to endure so far. She came to accept the fact that she would never see her family again if it never took her back to the future in the first place, then it was safe to assume it would never work the way it used to again.
Kagome cried until she could cry no more and soon fell asleep against Kimi. Kimi laid her down and undressed herself while Reno undressed Kagome. Kimi layed next to Kagome and held her close to give her a sense of security. Soon she drifted off to sleep herself. Hoping to herself that tomorrow she could begin to give the girl good memories to look back on.