Disclaimer: Sorry this applies to all chappies previous too. I do not own Inu Yasha.
Answer: To those that have stated that they are confused on the pairing. This is a Sesshoumaru/Kagome & Kagome/Inu Taishou. Kagome will be mated to two male Demons. No incestuous relations. I do note support that. If this idea offends you I request that you not read any further for I wish no offense to anyone. If you wish to give it a try I would like a review.
Sitting in the middle of the two Dai Youkai Kagome was watching nervously for the guys to begin the discussion. Inu Taishou and the others were already having a discussion of sorts with body language. Sesshoumaru and Inu Taishou were staking claim in ways she knew not of. Inu Yasha was the first one to make a mistake. He growled alerting her. She noticed that both the Dai were leaning towards her and placing a hand on her arm. It had happened and she didn't even notice it. Inu Taishou's was about the wrist on her left arm. Sesshoumaru's was just below the elbow on her forearm.
Kagome had to say she was shocked that she never noticed the hands till now. She was confused by this gesture. Both were signs in her era even of a relationship. She was not in one with both demons. Not that either were bad looking. Hell all the males in the room were breath taking. However she was not aware of any intention for a romantic relation from any of them. She was pulled from her musing by the low barking from Sesshoumaru. She realized then she was intruding. They were still talking just in another language. She stood only to be pulled into her chair again. She noticed both hands had tightened and loosened.
"Ok start talking to me or I am going to put a barrier around myself, and then find a book in here on demon languages. That way I can join these conversations on me. Especially when I am right here." She said as her ire was rising. She flared her aura to reinforce her statement. Which got all of their attentions. "I don't like when Inu Yasha and Kouga argue over me. I will not let it happen in another language when I am present either." She said and then glared at them all. "Especially on something I have made clear. No one will lay claim to me like a piece of property. I am a living breathing being and will be treated like one." She finished and they all nodded.
"I apologize Kagome. I knew this and did so anyway. I believe we fight our nature in this right. Though not an excuse just fact." Said the Elder Dai rubbing his thumb over her wrist in a soothing motion. Sesshoumaru agreed to the statement. He realized then her temper was force of its own. She would be needing gentle handling. He would have a fight on his hands.
"I guess lets get this discussion over and done with now." She said in a defeated tone. "Are all three of you after me as a mate? If so I am laying down rules now. I will not be mated just to be a brood mare. I will not simple being the breeding machine you look for. I will not be mated as just a last resort because a former lover is dead,dying, or not what you are looking for. I want to be loved for me and me only. I want a mate that loves me and that I love in return. I want there to be a proper courting. Nothing can be hidden from me. Emotions, past women, all of that. I have had enough of the claims, and being lead on. To many times have I been hurt. I will not open myself up for that again." She said and the males were all taken back by the revelation. She had hit all the points in one motion.
Sesshoumaru smirked. This woman would be worth the trouble but she would see through falsities. For Inu Yasha had done enough damage as had the wolf. He would not lie to himself. She was attractive and powerful. She was a wonderful mother and could put anyone in their place quickly. Everything he needed in a mate. The question was would she go for him and could he give her the things she asked for.
"I am not interested in a relationship with you Kagome. I blew that a long time ago. You know that I told you so. I just don't want to see you hurt." Said Inu for once being the first one to respond. She was happy to here that. Now for the other two in the room. They had remained quiet. She wanted a response. Inu Taishou smiled to the girl. Grabbing her hand and kneeling on the ground surprising everyone including himself.
"I, Inu no Taishou Former Lord of the Western Lands, request you Lady Kagome Higurashi Child of the Kami and Guardian of the Shikon no Tama wish to court you. I give you my word to prove I see you and only you. I also Promise to not only prove my love for you, but also my desire to make you my mate as fate has designed for us." He said in a smooth tone finishing by kissing her hand. To say she was pleasantly surprised was an understatement. She had not expected that. She nodded her approval to the kneeling Dai and kissed his forehead to say he could stand. She didn't expect what happened next.
Sesshoumaru pulled a something from the inside pocket of his Haori. It was wrapped in fine silk. His mother told him to give this gift to the one he wished to court and eventually mate. If they were the mate the Kami had chosen then it would tell him. As he unwrapped it the group saw an old comb. Simple in design with a Moon Lily on the handle. It was the Flower of his Mother's Clan. Inu Taishou smiled in recognition of the comb. As it was the handle should the bud of the flower. If the Female was the one the flower would bloom and glow as if in the moon light. If they were not chosen by the Kami but suitable. It would bloom but not glow. If they were not even suitable the comb could not be placed in the hair.
Sesshoumaru brushed the Miko's hair back Gently and placed the comb into her hair. It bloomed and glowed a silvery blue. Sesshoumaru smiled and kissed the girls hand bringing it to his lips. "I Sesshoumaru Lord of the West also request to court and eventually mate you Lady Kagome Higurashi Guardian of the Shikon no Tama. I promise to show you that I see you and only you and try to give you all that I can of your requests. All I ask in return is that with my station comes certain requirements. One is that in front of others I show no emotion for to my enemies emotion means weakness. I would want no harm to come to those in my pack." He said and waited for her response.
Kagome was stunned again that was the most he had said ever. At least around her. She collected her self and nodded. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed his cheek in response. She approved. That was when Inu Taishou had to speak. He needed to inform her of something. She had no idea what she was just accepting from Sesshoumaru nor what the comb meant.
"Kagome I believe you need a lesson in Demon Etiquette for Sesshoumaru and I have offered our courtship but that comb says you two are destined mates. The comb was passed down to all males in the family of Sesshoumaru's mother. Once Given to a potential mate the comb says if the female is suitable for the male. Also if the female was sent from the Kami to be there mate." She gasped and looked at the comb. It was beautiful she would not deny it. Could she and Sesshoumaru really be meant to be. "I also was sent to be your mate. The Kami said I would find her shortly after reawakening. They said I would know when I saw her." That was put her in speechless mode. This was too much.
She sat down only to have Inu Yasha come to her and looked concerned. "I think you both broke her." Said the uncouth half-demon. She smacked him and then glared at him. She then took a deep breath and looked to the two full demon males. Neither would be bad. She wondered briefly if the Kami knew what they were doing. Then she corrected herself. They did she could love to men. "I still request a proper courting. Also that both of you realize no one gets me without my Kit. Also no children if we mate till after the defeat of Naraku." She said and earned a smile from both.
"I believe we agree to both terms. Since I believe the Kit was a given and as was Naraku. That Vile beast would put a hamper on a lot of things Mating wise. However I must say should all go well this will be an interesting situation. I believe though your duties as Lady of the West would be more important. There is one thing first though we both must place a courting scent mark on you. Nothing more then a mark of Youki and our fangs. It will be placed on the Left side of your neck." Said Sesshoumaru. Inu Taishou agreeing. Inu Taishou was first grazing his fangs and imbuing them with his Youki. As he pulled away his personal Blue mark was left behind. His scent coating her as marked to be mated. Followed by Sesshoumaru.
After that was done the males took their seat. Looking to each other they nodded. The next topic was about the training of Kagome now for four things. Demon Etiquette, Demon Laws, Miko Powers, and Self Defense. She would need the last two more especially now. Since she was marked as intended to two very powerful males. Both sitting beside her. Inu Yasha could say nothing she had said okay to it.
"I believe for at least the next two weeks training should be primary concern. We have her lack of knowledge in demons and demon laws to address as well as her lack in the ways of self defense. She can use a bow and hand to hand combat. Now she needs to learn a close range weapon besides her hands." Said Inu Taishou indicating his intended. He loved her already and had barely knew her. She nodded her head in understanding.
"I would like to learn with daggers and short swords. As a dagger can also be thrown. Short swords are easier to have with bows. Maybe learn to use Sai's more weapons I know the less likely I am to be defenseless while none of you are near." She said and her logic made them stunned. She had a point. Looking at his intended with pride Sesshoumaru nodded. He was proud to see her intellect in action.
The discussion was about to return to the training topic when he was suddenly reminded by his beast of a rest set of leaders from some lords. He groaned in his head and decided that this topic needed to be put out in the open. He knew this would not be good if it was a sudden happening and many females started seeking his hand. So he decided while the former topic was still fresh to let it out. The Lords would be sending their daughters to seek his favor. They would be here with in the week.
"Kagome I forgot to mention this for it had slipped my mind. I usually wish not to think of it. The other lords and many of my minor lords want me to mate and produce an heir. As you have stated you wish not to be mated strictly on that alone. I was not going to push however. My courting time may need to be quicker. For the other lords will be sending their daughters to take your destined seat. I mean no disrespect. Nor do I need your answer now. I am letting you know you asked for no secrets. That will not happen. They will most likely be here with in the week." He said and she was shocked. She had a sudden Idea.
"Well this would be the perfect time to do some training then you can have show their stuff. After all they would need to earn your favor. I could find in here or some one can show me how to hide my scent and marks. Then they can try and prove they are worthy. You give your answer right away. Yay or nay and then when this is all over we can show them you had already chosen." The Dai both approved of this. However no lord would like the idea of being toyed with like they and she knew it. "Or you can tell them all to go home and announce you have found your intended and after two weeks you shall reveal her." The lords and Inu Yasha agreed that was the better choice.
"At the same time we can send for a Miko Trainer to train you My Koi. During this time we can Train you to be a better fighter. Also me and Sesshoumaru can court you. Two weeks is usually in this era a decent time Especially for a lord." Said Inu Taishou.
Kagome nodded and looked to them she doubted she would need more then a week to fall for one of the two. Two of them was more likely half a week each since physically the attraction was there. The question was the emotional one there as well. That one she questioned the most. For Sesshoumaru it had been there for a while she just didn't know if it was that strong. The elder of the two was the more recent question and she knew that it would not be long before that one was answered.
"I believe dinner should be soon and then Father, Kagome, and I will need some time alone after a brief Dojo session." Sesshoumaru finished and grabbed Kagome's hand to help her up. Holding her hand and leading her to the Dinning hall. The others waited and noticed a change in the group. Kagome sat in Sesshoumaru's mates seat and Inu Taishou right next to her and Inu Yasha sat next to Shippo and Rin on the other side. Sango and Miroku knew what that meant and noticed the markings on Kagome. Sango and Kagome would need to talk later.
Dinner went by with minimal conversation. Inu Taishou informed the others of the events that were to happen after dinner. He informed the immediate group of the courting between Kagome, Sesshoumaru, and him self. After the time in the Dojo the three would be spending time alone else where and need not be disturbed unless it is of the utmost importance. Nodding they all headed for the Dojo.
Sango and the others were here earlier however they were not prepared for the pair off of everyone. Sango was paired with Jaken for training of the imp. Miroku was paired with Kilala in large form to help him with his Staff training. Inu Yasha with Ah-Uhn to help him with his sword skills. Sesshoumaru with Shippo to train the fox. Inu Taishou with Kagome to continue their former training. This way not one of them would behind. Tomorrow it would change as to not stagnate the training. As well as to improve their ability to work together.
After about two hours they each went into cool down via meditation. Kagome was to train her miko powers. Making them come forward and pull more out this time. As she did a barrier went up around the Palace in protection from anyone not invited by her intendeds. She called it back in and then did the same to the room. Then a small one around her self to block any unwanted touch. She released her powers and then put them back into the ball inside her. To save for later when they were needed.
She opened her eyes and looked around and smiled. "Good job Kagome that was amazing. You will be a force to reckon with once your training is done. However now we will need to obtain a trainer to more focus on offense with your powers." He said and then dismissed all. They would all bath for the night. Kagome had one more task for the night. To spend time with the males after her. Sango looked at her with a look of curiosity.
"Well tell me how you are now the intended to the two Lords of the West." Said a very curious Sango. Kagome blushed and explained they happenings in the short form to Sango.
"I told them destined or not they had to earn my ok. Also that Shippo was not a request he was a requirement. He doesn't come then nor do I. I will not leave my son behind." She said and Sango nodded.
"You realize that you will be more then likely be mated before we leave right?" Asked the slayer. Kagome nodded.
"The Physical attraction was never a question. I know if I was less a proud female I would lay on both their beds legs spread wide right now and beg them to mate me. But I am not and I want the emotional connection too. Is that so wrong?" She asked blushing about the first statement. Sango shook her head.
"That is why they want you. Because you have pride in your self and are not throwing yourself at them. Plus you want to be independent. They desire this. You are lucky. I would love to get that from the one I want." She said though looking away.
"You will. They just don't realize you are looking at them." Said Kagome and Sango Smiled. Few more minutes later they climbed out. Dressing and heading their separate ways.
Kagome found the two Demons in a amazing Garden. Moon Lilies and Sakura Trees Near a clear pond. Benches under the trees and bridge to the small spot. The males sitting under the tree. She walked to them and sat in between them. Smiling at both.
"So where should we start since I believe this first night should be about me finding out more about the both of you." Said the young Miko. "As well as you both finding out more about me." She said and looked to them. As she finished Sesshoumaru started up first.
"I guess it would be best to do a give and take situation. I ask you a question after you answer you can do the same to me. As well as father. We each take turns." He said and she agreed. As did the Elder Daiyoukai.
"I shall go first. Where are you from Kagome?" Asked Sesshoumaru. She smiled she guessed he didn't know. She needed to tell him.
"I am from 500 years in the future. I live with my mother, brother, and Grandfather on a shrine. I use the Bone Eaters well to get to this time. I was pulled down the well by Mistress Centipede on my 15th birthday." She said with a smile. She decided to fill him in from there guessing he was now curious. After a bit she decided it was her turn being that during the explanation she answered their questions. "Sesshoumaru when did you first realize you wanted me as a mate?"
That is where I will leave it. Cliffy's are fun. Anyway I have a request from my valued readers. For the other pairings I am curious on your opinions. Sango x Miroku, Sango x Kouga, Sango x Inu Yasha or any other you want to see. If Inu Yasha is free should I do a Yaoi with him and Miroku or him and Kouga. Your Choice answer in your reviews please.
Also Please another question to better improve this story. Should their be a baby before or after Naraku. If before should Sesshoumaru be first or second in the Pupping of Kagome. I leave it to you I have ideas for all answers just want a viewers choice.