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Kagome finally arrived home. Or at least arrived in whatever you would call the building she was staying in. She flopped on the large white canopy bed she head with soft sheets and a puffy comforter. She gave a loud groan.

Today had been crazy. But she had found her best friend, and even though she didn't quite approve of her 'mate' just yet, she was sure that with a proper introduction and some time they'd probably get along pretty well. Besides, he seemed like he could take care of her. Very tall, lean but loaded with muscle as well, his hair seemed too long though. It nearly reached his knees.

Not that it could bother her too much, the other man, the one she was just a little bit interest it, Inuyasha was it? He had rather long hair too. Oh that's right, they were brother weren't they? Kagome frowned for a moment. Then why did the older one have pointed ears and the younger one have those furry cute doggy ears?

Kagome yawned, in all honesty, she didn't really care. She was so tired from today, she had a tour of the Academy by the head mistress and her feet ached from it all. She kicked them off and snuggled herself under the covers. Maybe a quick nap could fix it all.

Kagome awoke to Snowball squealing and pawing at her nose. The sight of her furry white fluff ball brought an instant smile to her face and Kagome stroked the creatures head and placed a soft kiss on his nose.

"Well, hello to you, little friend." She said with a laugh, Snowball made a purring sound and snuggled into her hand. Kagome's heart warmed to see the small animal. Something about him always made her smile. Snowball squeaked again and nipped her finger, clearly trying to alert her of something. Kagome was about to ask what was wrong when she heard another knock on her door.

Kagome hurried out of bed, thankfully still dressed with her clothes form today and rushed downstairs to open the door. As soon as she turned the knob Rin came bouncing in, all smiles and giggles like her usual self.

"He, Kags." She said, giving her a hug which Kagome returned happily.

"Hey, are you ready to explain yourself now?" Kagome asked, deciding to cute right to it. Rin's smile faded a bit but she nodded anyway. Kagome took her hand and lead her to the living room where they sat on the couches.

"Alright well um, what do you want me to start with?" Rin asked nervously, fidgeting with her hands. Kagome had to think about this for a moment because honestly, she didn't really have a plan as to what she would ask Rin.

"How about we start with this: What's a mate?" Rin sighed.

"A mate is a female or male selectively chosen for one youkai in particular. Although this can vary, some youkai have same sex mates, some aren't even youkai, in my case with Sesshomaru, for example. It's not just youkai that have mates either, incubus can, vampires, really any type of demon or supernatural figure, like Sango and Miroku. Miroku is a half vampire half incubus, although he's also a monk and hides that part of him very well. But because he's still a demon, Sango is his mate."

Kagome blinked So her friend, or at least she hoped they were friends, Sango was mated? And to a vampire incubus hybrid? Who studied as a monk. That was almost confusing but truly crazy.

"Sesshomaru saved me one day, that's when he realized we were mates and destined to be together." Kagome frowned.

"So does that mean that you guys are just going to have a perfect happily ever after until he dies?" She asked. She liked the idea of never having to worry and being able to just be with someone but there were no twists or turns or anything to make their story interesting.

"Not exactly, youkai take unbelievably good care of their mates. Mates are like their treasure, something given to them by fate. A gift for their loyalty and hard work that they will be giving in their later years." Kagome was confused yet again. Did that mean that even bad youkai, youkai like Naraku had mates?

"They truly treasure their mates. Whatever they want, they give. Their greatest goal becomes making their mate happy."

"So you're served like a queen all day and night?" Kagome asked, that sounded even more boring than s perfect happily ever after. Getting the same treatment day after day, even if it was good treatment.

"Well yes, but it's more complicated than that." Kagome resisted the urge to look annoyed. Her friend was giving her information and she was thankful for that, but then she countered it by saying it wasn't exactly that way, so which way was it?

"Mates are treasured yes," Rin continued. "But they are to behave a certain way as well. Mates that misbehave or do something the male mate or whichever is dominant doesn't like, can get... reprimanded. According to whatever it is they did wrong." Kagome was about to ask her what these 'reprimands' consisted of but Rin continued before she could.

"The males are normally dominant, like... take Sesshomaru for example. He's an Inu youkai, which means all of his instincts run even higher, but I'll get into that later. Point is, he treats me like his princess. He's so incredibly sweet, he gives me anything I ask for and takes me anywhere I want to whenever I want to normally. He's a wonderful mate. But when I tell him no when he asks for something, or push him away when he tries to kiss me or small things like that. I normally get this kind of small warning growl that pretty much means 'Stop testing me'" Rin said. Kagome nodded intently, this was actually rather interesting.

"When it's something larger like yelling or getting upset with him without a good reason, being mean to him or just ignoring him or something, then he'll give me a more... intimidating growl. It's lower pitched but louder, and it means 'you've pushed it too far, don't make me punish you.' and when it's something really big like just being a brat, hitting him or making him really upset, he bites my neck."

Rin tilted her head sideways and exposed two fang marks. deep marks that both swirled together to create a beautiful pattern. Kagome gasped, they didn't look panful but the beautiful intricate lines were gorgeous.

"Sometimes it's just a nip, but because we're connected by mate marks, it still effects me, not painfully, but enough to send some shivers though my body, normally those small nips are actually used to get me ready for um, well, you know. And it works too." Rin laughed and Kagome couldn't help the smile twitching at her lips, this was definitely not the Rin she remembered, not the shy little girl who was nervous to ask for anything.

"When it's bad, he bites hard, and it breaks skin. Again, not super painful but it kind of makes you limp and I just fall back against him and it's almost like I can't move for a moment, but in that moment you feel a bunch of feelings, regret, guilt, some pain. But then they make it all better." Rin's eyes became a bit distant, like she was remembering something happy.

"He holds me and licks me and gives me sweet kisses everywhere and just tells me sweet things and kind of cradles me, it's his way of letting me know that even though he had to do it. He really loves me and could never do anything that would hurt me too badly." Rin assured Kagome, who was happy to hear this because the whole sinking fangs into your neck deal didn't sound all that comforting.

"Mates do everything they can to protect you, Sesshomaru's killed to protect me. That's what they do, they love you fiercely, and all they want is for you to be happy, for them to have their very own litter of pups and help them grow, watch them grow. Kags, they're amazing really. And you'll be so happy when I-" Rin snapped her mouth shut and looked at Kagome. Kagome frowned and looked right back at her.

"When what?" She asked, Rin laughed nervously and tugged the little piece of hair that she always pulled on when she was nervous. Kagome raised an eyebrow. She wasn't dense, she knew something was being kept from her, she just didn't know what.

Kagome walked to her first class the next day. An archery class. Thankfully, it didn't take her long to get there, but she wasn't sure exactly what she was doing. Or course, as a Miko she had learned archery form the young age of eight or so.

There weren't very many girls in her class. Maybe five or six.

"Listen, girls." Said a tall woman with grey hair.

"Today, I want you all to practice your purifying target skills, understand?" The woman said. Kagome hesitated, she wasn't quite sure wether or not she should point out that not only was she new, she had already learned how to purify an arrow and hit it's mark.

She decided against it though, instead, maybe if she did better than all the other students, the teacher would notice her and she'd be able to properly introduce herself to the class. Not that she thought she was better than the other students. But at the Northern Miko Kingdom, learning how to properly shoot an arrow was a huge deal.

The girls all nodded, none of them spoke as they all looked at the targets lined in front of them, the quiver farrows sat by their feet and they stepped forward. Kagome followed. She knocked an arrow, brushing her fingers across the head of the arrow as she drew it back, whispering a quick: "Hit your target" And the arrow glowed, surronding in a pink light.

"And, fire!" The woman shouted, the girls all released their arrows in perfect sync. Although not many hit the target. Kagome held onto hers for a moment and took a deep breath.

"Young lady? What are you waiting for? Shot the arrow!" The woman yelled at Kagome, Kagome released her arrow, it flew, and pierced the center of the target. The class was silent for a moment, then the teacher spoke.

"That was... amazing! The only other Miko in this class who's ever hit the target on their first try is Kikyo!" A girl with black hair, longer than Kagome's and two strands that drooped stepped forward. Her face was hard and her aura was cold.

"Beginners luck." She said. Her voice was hard and her black eyes looked lifeless. Kagome almost stepped back. The girl kind of scared her, she had that aura about her that just made her seem like someone you wanted to stay away from.

"Not exactly, I've been training since I was eight actually." Kagome piped up, the girl may scare her somewhat, but she wasn't going to let her pick on her anyway.

"Eight? No Miko learns archery at eight, we start at twelve." She said, crossing her arms and narrowing her eyes to slits.

"Not at the Northern Miko Kingdom we don't." Kagome forced out through clenched teeth, forget being annoyed, this girl was starting to annoy her, she didn't like her smart attitude.

"Northern Miko Kingdom?" The teacher said. Kagome nodded, not taking her eyes off the one called Kikyo.

"Oh, than you must be Princess Kagome!" The teacher piped up, Kikyo seemed to frown and look Kagome over before she slowly lowered her gaze.

"You and Rin are the only royals we have here, well the only royal Miko's that is." Oh, so this kikuyu girl wasn't royal? Well that would explain why she stopped meeting Kagome's eyes, other Miko's were supposed to show respect to the Royals because of their jobs. That must've been the reason Kikyo had avoided her as soon as she heard that. The thought made Kagome smirk. Not so tough now are you?

"Well, you should have let me know. We can't have our first class with a royal without the other one, and Rin is not here today!" The teacher shooed at all the girls. "Out, out! All of you, not until we have the other royal will we have class today!" The girls hurried out, no questions asked and Kagome began to follow. Kikyo grabbed her arm and yanked her back.

"Listen, just because you're a royal doesn't mean you're better than me. Don't forget it. Understand?" Kikyo said, her grip was like iron and would probably leave a bruise. But Kagome met her look with one just as fierce.

"Let go of me." Kikyo dug her nails into Kagome's skin but Kagome didn't flinch, despite the pain. Finally she let go and shoved Kagome before walking out calmly. KAgome closed her eyes. This was going to be a difficult class.

Kagome walked down the halls, maybe she could visit Rin? That may cheer her up somewhat.

Kagome glanced around the halls as students walked back and froth. Of course she'd have to figure out where she was first. And then she'd have to figure out how to get there.

"Excuse me," She said, tapping a passing student on the shoulder. "Hey, do you know where I could possibly find Rin? She's a Miko." She asked, she didn't really know Rin's last name but she hoped the person knew who she was talking.

The young boy smiled.

"Yeah, she's in the training room. Probably watching Sesshomaru and Inuyasha spar or something." Kagome breathed out a sigh of relief, before she realized she had one more problem she had address.

"And, um, where exactly would that room be? Sorry, I'm new." the boy laughed and pointed down the hall.

"walk straight down, take a left and then a right, it's got huge double doors, you can't miss it." Kagome thanked him and hurried down the hall. Using his directions, she found herself at large double doors, painted red. Which she was a bit curious about. But said nothing of.

Pushing them open just enough to peek in, she spotted Rin sitting against a wall, her eyes trained on something in front of her, The sound of swords clashing and groans and cries of pain rang out and Kagome flinched, but ignored it anyway.

"Rin?" She called out, but the girl heard her and turned a friendly smile her way and gestured for her to come sit with her. Kagome sighed in relief and opened the door all the way, as soon as she stepped in.

As soon as she entered, something hit her and her gaze passed over the entire gym and landed on a shirtless figure, long white hair tied in a high ponytail and braided. His body shone with a thin layer of sweat and his face was focused on his opponent, although Kagome could barely follow the movements, as series of punches, kicks and other hits were thrown.

It was Inuyasha.

He landed a hard punch against the other man's temple and he dropped. Kagome watched, intrigued, he wasn't graceful with his movements, but not jerky. Like he had always fought this way, naturally.

Inuyasha got down, on his knees above the other man, his chest rose and fell rapidly as he breathed, he raised hands, claws shot out. at least three inches long each and he snarled.

"Inuyasha..." She murmured quietly. His head snapped up and looked around quickly, his eyes stopped at hers and as soon as they locked, Kagome felt the most pleasurable shiver shoot through her body.

It was over in a quick second. The other man's foot hot out and nailed Inuyasha in the jaw and it was enough to knock him off balance while the other man shoved him off him and Inuyasha fell back against the ground with a grunt.

"I win." The other man smirked." Inuyasha growled.

"Only because that stupid wench distracted me!" the other man laughed and extended a hand to Inuyasha who took it and stood. Kagome's feelings towards the man quickly vanished and she clenched her jaw, deciding to ignore him like she had with that Kikyo girl and simply walked over to Rin.

"Where's your mate?" She said, smiling and giving the girl a nudge. Rin giggled.

"Probably out hunting now, he finished early and he said he was getting hungry." Kagome frowned.

"You guys don't eat together?" Rin shook her head.

"No we do, but I'm mostly human, I don't eat nearly as much as he has to. They burn through food fast by their constant shifts and just the way their body works. And Sesshomaru doesn't like me watching him hunt or eat."

"Why not?"

"Because he's a predator, they hunt." She shrugged. "I watched one time, well I kind of snuck out and watched, they kill their food and pretty much eat it raw. But they have to eat a lot and there's barely any left when they're done." Rin shivered.

"I'll admit it can be a little nasty to watch." Kagome laughed and Rin stood.

"Anyway, where were you?" She asked her friend, her eyes flicked to Kagome's arm, which she realized had definitely bruised, and there were indentations where Kikyo's nails had dug into her skin.

"Class." She said briefly, tucking in her arm. She heard footsteps and turned a bit to see Inuyasha walking their direction. Kagome decided to try a new approach, she didn't want him to hate her, especially after seeing him fighting.

"Hi." She said, smiling. Inuyasha glanced at her and snorted and walked right past her to stand next to Rin. Kagome's heart dropped for a moment. Does he like Rin? She shook her head. Of course not, besides, his brother was her mate.

"Where's Sesshomaru?" He asked, completely ignoring Kagome's presence. She felt a very unwanted feeling of sadness at that but shoved it down, ignoring them.

"Hunting." Rin responded nodded before his eyes zeroed in on her arm, his gaze grew curious.

"What's on your arm?" He asked, his voice held no venom in it for once but this time Kagome snorted.

"You didn't seem to interested in me earlier." She told him, but she allowed him to look.

"Who did this to you." This time his voice was hard, laced with anger and Kagome almost wanted to flinch.

"None of your damn business." She growled at him. He sniffed her arm and his eyes flashed red, taking Kagome off guard as she stumbled back.

"Kikyo." He muttered. Kagome narrowed her eyes.

"You know her?" Inuyasha was already walking to the door, he paused when he opened it halfway and stared ahead of him.

"Not anymore." And the door slammed shut.

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