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The Sacred Jewel

Feudal Japan

Lord Sesshomaru stood on the balcony at his estate. The wind blew a strange yet familiar scent passed his nose. He flared out his powers to locate the aura that dared intrude on his peace and quiet. Sesshomaru's face curled to uncharacteristic smirk it had been a long since he had seen his wise old friend.

"Jaken."

"Yes my Lord?" the toad demon cowered

"Prepare rooms. We have guests coming."

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru didn't even turn to see his retainer do as he was told. He was confident that his retainer would do as he was told and alert his staff. If it wasn't ready when his old friend arrived then Jaken would lose his life. Sesshomaru looked over to the horizon and saw two forms heading to the direction of his castle it took most of the day for the figures to reach his castle but the stoic lord was patient. When Kagome and Satomi reach the steps of the great dog demon Sesshomaru was there to greet them.

"Satomi it has been quite a while."

Yes it has my Lord. I have a request to ask of you.

"I would be more than willing to assist." Sesshomaru drew his sword and prepared to kill the young miko he believed to be plaguing the cat demon.

Stop it you fool. Always so willing to kill. Now invite me and my guest inside or have you no manners left?

"You dare speak to me in this manner!" Sesshomaru lowered his sword only to yell at the cat. Kagome cringed.

Do you dare disrespect the one who raised you pup! Satomi released a growl that shouldn't have even been able to fit in her small body. Now do as you are told!

Sesshomaru wasted no time ushering them into the castle he knew better than to anger Satomi again. Kagome followed her cat mentor on edge she was sure that Satomi wouldn't spend all that time training her just to have her killed by this gorgeous creature. Yet she was fearful all the same. She hadn't heard what Satomi had said to the demon before but it scared her at how quickly he was willing to kill her. Sesshomaru lead them to a sitting room sat on a cushion at the far end on the table. After a moment of hesitation and a gentle prod from Satomi, Kagome herself opposite of the stoic lord. Satomi sensing her discomfort curled up in the young girl's lap.

Now you disrespectful pup I expect you to apologize to my ward. You have frightened her as I'm sure you can smell. It did you know good to be so rash if I didn't know better I would say that you were Inuyasha.

"I am nothing like that Half-breed!" Sesshomaru shouted, which only succeeded in scaring Kagome more. Satomi hissed and the stoic lord recoiled and glared at the cat. "She is a mere human!" the cat leapt from Kagome's lap and into the air. Satomi came down not as a cat but as a as a striking young woman. She landed nimbly on the table and put her claw under Sesshomaru's chin. The poison seeping from her claw barely touched his skin. Her teeth curled in a terrifying smile.

"My ward is expecting an apology." The voice was sugar sweet but it held more authority than any feudal lord could hope to wield.

"My apologizes for frightening you human." The girl nodded dumbly to afraid to speak.

"I meant to tell you that I could change my form but it never came up." Satomi explained. Kagome only nodded again before promptly passing out.

"I was curious as to why you were posing in that form." Sesshomaru asked when Satomi sat down next to Kagome and pulled the girl close so that her head was in the former cats lap.

"It was easier for her to adjust this way." Satomi looked down at Kagome she slept soundly. "You are to take her with you whenever you travel and to teach her how to fight. She will be under you protection when I leave."

"You ask me to take charge of the mortal you have burdened yourself with, why?"

"Because she can't complete her mission if she stays with me. I see her as my own pup and I would prevent her from learning. It is up to you."

"You wish for me to take on this weakness. What use is she to me?"

"She is the key."

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Kagome awoke in a large bed with silk sheets. She shot up and was relaxed when she heard the soft purring of Satomi. The wise kitty had long since changed back into her less imposing form and was curled up next to the girl to await her awaking. Kagome reached out and hesitantly patted her head.

Yes everything you remember happened. I apologize for the discomfort you must feel. I won't change again if that would make you more comfortable.

"No that's okay it was just a bit over whelming." Kagome picked Satomi up and placed the cat on her lap. "If you wouldn't mind staying a cat for a while longer though I would appreciate it I'm freaking out a bit."

Of course. Would you like to talk about it?

"I don't know what to say. Why does he hate me? Did I do something to him?" Kagome stroked Satomi absently unaware that she had voiced her concerns. Although petting Satomi did calm her nerves. If she closed her eyes she could pretend that she was at home with Buyo.

He has difficulty with humans in general. That is something that your presence will help him overcome.

There was a knock at the door that effectively ended their conversation. Satomi meowed granting the caller entrance. It was Jaken. He attempted to turn up his nose at the human resting in the bed.

"Lord Sesshomaru requests that you come to the training grounds. There are clothes for you to where in the closet to left. Please wait for me to return and I shall guide you." Jaken left after his message was delivered. He couldn't understand why his lord hadn't killed the human and why he was going to train her.

Come I will change and help you with the clothes. Satomi got off of Kagome's lap and turned back into the young demoness she was the previous night. "Now how about we find you something to where?"

"Okay." Kagome rose from the bed and followed Satomi to the closet. (I don't know that names of traditional Japanese clothing so bear with me.) Satomi chose purple pants (think Kikiyo), and a surprisingly form fitting white sleeveless shirt. They had to wrap the shirt around a few times before they tied it in the back. Kagome slipped on some matching purple slippers and Satomi pulled her hair up into a high ponytail. No sooner than they finished Jaken returned. They followed him to the training grounds. Sesshomaru stood waiting he would train this girl to the best of his ability if only to preserve his honor.

"Miko today we will train with swords. After your skills are satisfactory we will see about another weapon." Kagome stepped forward and took the small sword that was handed to her.

They would train for months before Sesshomaru was satisfied with her skills. She would be a master swordsman by human standards but she would easily be defeated by any demon. One morning while waiting for Sesshomaru Kagome picked up a bow and quiver she had found and started shooting at a nearby tree. Satomi watched as a cat and purred happily. Sesshomaru however was slightly displeased. She was supposed to wait for him before they picked her back up weapon and it displeased him at first that she was able to chose without his help.

The bow chose her it is the weapon she was meant to wield. Do not be hardened by her independence, she still needs your help.

"Hn." Sesshomaru walked up behind Kagome. He reached to touch her and was prevented by her barrier.

"Morning Sesshy. What were you trying to do scare me?" Kagome shot her final arrow then turned around to face him. "I think you should teach me archery next."

"You shouldn't address me in such an informal manner miko." The slight smirk on his face that would have been missed by anyone else told Kagome that she wasn't in trouble. "As far as archery I think that it is an acceptable idea." She beamed up at him. They would practice the rest of that day only stopping to eat. Sesshomaru positioned Kagome and helped her shoot a few arrows throughout the day and she blushed every time he touched her. He could smell her arousal but he brought no attention to it so not to distract her anymore than she already was. When it was time for bed Kagome sat in her room with Satomi. The young looking demoness smirking quite openly and Kagome had, had enough of her secret.

"What has you so amused Satomi?" the miko asked

"Nothing that you are able to understand. Sit down and I will braid your hair for you." Kagome sat on the bed with the demoness just in time. The Jewel of the Four Souls appeared right in her hands glowing pink.

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Kaede's Village

Kikiyo and Inuyasha were walking along the bank of the river. The full moon was over head and it was quiet. They found a tree to sit in and Inuyasha grabbed Kikiyo's waist and jumped into the tree settling them onto a branch. Kikiyo leaned back into Inuyasha's chest and sighed happily it was a good life and she was glad for it. They sat in a companionable silence that suited the both of them. There was a great flash that blinded them and instinctively Kikiyo reached for the sacred Jewel.

"It's gone." She whisper but Inuyasha was still able to hear.

"What's gone?"

"The Jewel. The Jewel is gone. We have to find it Inuyasha, it would bring utter destruction if a demon finds it first."

They descended from the tree and headed for Kaede's hunt. They informed her of what had happened then swore her to secrecy. They left that night. The search for the Jewel had begun.

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