alright people new chapter up.how are the lord's going to react to Kagome and will Sess tell her who he's picked?maybe and maybe not.will Shipphou behave. that depends. will he like Sess and his choice of mate for his mom.well now on with the story.i'd like to thank everyone for their reviews.they mean alot to me.to make up for not updating in a while i'll make this chapter long _______________________________________________________________

Kagome sat in her room nervously with Shipphou and Kara with her.She had on best outfit.She had on a solid gold bikini style top with beads dangling down her stomach. She had a gold wrap around her waist ending an inch above her knees with slits almost up to her butt.She had on gold sandals as well as all her bracelets and anklets and her headband.In addition to her headband she had a piece of see through gold silk adorning the back of her head tucked around a bun and braid that Kara had done.Shipphou had on a pure white shirt and pants with gold paw prints at the bottom with his hair in a ponytail.She was waiting to be summoned by Sesshoumaru for when the lords were ready to meet her.She felt the pulsing of her bracelet and stood picking up Shipphou in one graceful movement.Kara stood also preparing to show her the way and to present her.They walked silently down the hallway toward the meeting room where everyone was.

Kagome followed closely behind holding Shipphou close hoping that he would behave.Kara oopened the door causing all the lords to rise and turn.She bowed before speaking,"I announce the arrival of Lady Kagome and her son Shipphou.'' She then left.Kagome walked forward and bowed gracefully with Shipphou still in her arms.They in turn nodded at her.''So this is her,'' a tiger demon said circling her.''Yes she is the sorceress Jin,''Sess said.He motioned for her to sit on the oversized gold pillow beside him in which she did."That is the Southern Lord Jin and to your left is Seiryu the Northern Lord and beside him is Touya of the Eastern Lands."Sess said. "It is a pleasure to meet you all,'' she said bowing her head.She raised her head only at Sess nod to her."She will be a great ally and help during wars and to help keep peace,'' Sess said.

"She seems tough enough but what of her fighting skills and magickal skills.Is she good in either.''Jin asked.''Yes I would like to see a demonstration of her power,'' Touya said.''Very well.Come with me to the training courtyard.Kagome fetch Amaterasu and your bow and arrows.Shipphou will come with me,''he said.He then surprised her and Shipphou by taking him and putting him on his shoulder by his tail. She bowed leaving quickly as possible to do as told.Kara was waiting on her and silently followed her.''I'm nervous,''she said putting the sword around her waist and her bow and arrows on her back.''Don't worry Kag-chan you'll do fine.''Kara said reassuring her.She opened the doors for her leading outside and turned to go stand by a window and watch.

Kagome appeared in front of Sess seeing Shipphou hop down and go stand by the other lords who only spared him a glance.She would have growled a warning for them to stay away from her son since she didn't know or trust them but Sess had already attacked.She brought up Amaterasu hearing gasps from the other lords.They were barely even able to block him and they were admiring her swords elegant look. They were amazed she was keeping up with Sess and even more so when she went into attack mode instead of defense mode but it all ended thirty minutes later when he kicked her feet out from under her and pointed his sword at her neck.She closed her eyes to show she surrendered.He surprised everyone by helping her stand and then point at some targets.She drew her bow and loaded an arrow.She fired the first without power then the rest with.When she was threw a perfect K was on the target board.Her arrows glowed a shimmery blue then reappeared behind her.The lords stood by amazed while Sess smirked.Kara looked out the window with pride and joy at her best friend.

''Wow, she is good,''said Seiryu eyes wide.''Yes perhaps she could beat us,''Jin said.Touya snorted at that."Like she could beat a taiyoukai,''Touya said.''Remeber what she is though,''Sess said.Jin looked at him smirking.''Since when do you take up for anyone other than yourself Sesshoumaru?''Jin asked.The others looked at him as did Kag wanting to know his answer.He only growled and said,''Do you dare question me.''Jin gulped and nodded no.Sess turned to go back to the castle with the other lords following with Kag and Shipphou behind them.

She sat down on the pillow beside Sess and waited for him to speak.''To get to the second reason your hear is to discuss this Naraku.From what I know of you Kagome you and your old group fought him before.Tell us of him,''Sess said."Well the very first time we meet him Inuyasha was badly hurt and Naraku came trying to kill us.We escaped but not without serious injuries.We meet again when trying to find out about the shikon but Naraku killed the demon slayers in the village and blamed it on us turning the soul survivor against us.That person is named Sango.She realized it was a trap and is now my sister.We faced of with Naraku.He trapped us in a barrier of poisonous miasma but I used my ability to sense shards to find him.I shot him with an arrow and destroyed the miasma.The second arrow destroyed his body.The next time we fought him he was gaining a new body.We tried stoping him but failing.The last time was when we helping an orphan child find a home.He attacked showing up with two incarnates.We won only by my arrow nearly cracking Kanna's mirror.We would have won but Kagura attacked with a wind attack and they dissappeared.That is the last I have seen of him.He seems to be steadily growing in power.I fear it may even be without the jewel shards,''Kagome said.Kara was listening in outside.

''You mean to tell us you were the so called miko who almost took out Naraku?'' Jin asked.She nodded."Tell us young one what exactly are your sorceress powers.We have seen your fighting skills and miko skills but have yet to see your sorceress powers just yet,''Touya said."I have the ability to see the future just by touching something but they come to me.It is much harder to seek them out.I can through a ritual but it requires a lot of energy and concentration.I can not fly but I can hover about an inch off the ground whick comes in handy sometimes.Mostly I'm on Blizzard when I travel though,''she replied.''Who is Blizzard?''Seiryu asked.She smiled before answering."She is a unicorn.The last of her kind and was the ruler of the great unicorn tribe.'' "Wow are you serious?''Jin asked."Yep.She is outside now but I could summon her if you like,''she said facing Sess.He nodded.They watched as she stood.She tapped her necklace three times to draw Blizzard in then three times again to bring her out hear.

The other lords stood by amazed as a large white horse with a horn appeared on its back legs pawing the air and naying.The room shook when the unicorn landed with Kagome walking up to rub her nose.Jin was the first to walk up to him.Holding out his hand for the horse to smell before petting it.Seiryu did the same thing standing on the other side.Touya came up and eyed the creature warily before going to touch her horn.The horse blew hot air out her nose before biting Touya's hand causing him to pull away quickly.Kagome quickly stepped in front of Blizzard when he raised his arm ready to attack.''Please don't.You didn't let her smell you.She didn't know you weren't an enemy.''Kagome begged.Still Touya raised his hand higher intent on hitting Kagome to but a clawed hand grabbed.''I suggest you refrain from hitting those under my care in my presence.She was merely telling the truth,''Sess said.

Touya snorted but allowed the unicorn to smell him bringing a smile to Kagome's face.He then gently petted the unicorn's head earning a nuzzle from her.Kagome stood back so they could examine Blizzard without her in the way.She brought her hand up to her lips covering a yawn.She was tired.She saw Sess come up to her and turned to face him.He raised an eyebrow at her and said,''You are tired.''She shook her head yes before saying,''Yeah considering you went all out on me earlier.It took everything and then using my miko arrows.It has been a long day.Shipphou already is asleep on the pillow.He is tired to.Last night the ceremony used a lot of energy also.'' "Go to your room and nap until supper time then.I will send Kara for you,''he said.She looked at him surprised,''but what of Blizzard?''she asked.''Don't worry.She will be fine,''he said.She nodded and picked up Shipphou going to her room to lay down.She fell asleep the instant her head touched the pillow.Sensing warmth Shipphou curled up to her.Kara smiled at the two before leaving to do her work. Kagome had about three or four more hours til supper.

Sess took Blizzard back out to her pasture then returned to the library to discuss Naraku.They came up with battle strategies.They talked of problems in their lands and many other things.Their main topic was Naraku though.He seemed to be causing problems in every land.They all agreed on one thing Inuyasha and his group could not beat him alone.Sess had told them of Kagome's former group in more detail than she had and told them they were after Naraku to.They decided it would take all of them and their armies to defeat them."I have a feeling Kagome will be a major part of the final upcoming battle.She is the only one who can purify the shards and put it back together.It might take her to face of with Naraku alone.Though not neccesarily stronger than us it seems the half-breed is affected more by her purifying powers than our attacks.So far she is the only one who has even come close to killing him,''Sess said.

"I agree.I had no idea Midoriko had a child though.Pour thing.She will be essential for the final fight.From what I know of this Naraku he can regenrate.It will take her purifying power to keep him from doing so,''Touya said finally showing her some respect.He hadn't seem all that taken with her as the rest.''Will she be able to handle the pressure and stress though?''Jin asked, concerned for her well being."I believe she will be able to do it.If not for her sake or the sake of Japan then she will for the sake of her mother.I may have just met her but she seems she would kill to free her mother's soul.When she told us of her face offs against Naraku she had a burning desire to stop him shining in her eyes,''Seiryu said.They continued discussing strategies for another three hours before going to change and clean for supper.Instead of sending Kara he sent her off somewhere else to go and wake Kagome himself.

On his way there he thought of her and what he had said earlier about finding a mate.'What will she think when I ask her to be my mate.I can't force her.When we mate she will have the option of keeping the bracelet or not.I hope she does that I way I can find her easier.I must make her love me and be sure of it first before asking her.Letting her keep the kit and saving her friends was a start.Maybe I can get Kara to ask Kagome what she thinks of me.'he thought before opening the door to see her curled up with Shipphou up next to her stomach.He smiled at the picture and watched as her eyes slowly opened looking at him.She smiled when she saw his smile and sat up without waking her son.''Is it time for supper yet Sesshoumaru?''she asked.''Yes.I decided to come get you myself,''he replied."Thank you,''she said.''For what?'' he asked.She shrugged.''For everything.For letting me have Shipphou and helping me save my friends.For being kind when you didn't have to.For understanding me.''She got up and surprised him hugging him then returning to pick up Shipphou.On her way out she surprised him again by kissing him on the cheek lightly before disappearing down the hallway only to stop at the end waiting for him.

"What's wrong?"he asked already knowing what it was.''Um uh well I kinda he he forgot which way to go,''she said blushing and laughing."This way,''he said."Hey Shipphou wake up.It is already time for supper,''she said waking her son.''Do I have to mom,''he whined.''Yes sweetheart.Remember the other lords are here.Try and remember your eating lessons,''she said.''Alright mom if you insist,''he said settling into her arms.He looked at Sess's back wondering something.'I think he likes my mom.I'm not sure though.I hope so.The western lord would be awesome as a dad.Plus my mom would never be alone and unprotected or cheated on again.I wonder how I can get them together.I'll speak to him first.'Shipphou thought.

As they entered the dining room the other lords stood in respect until Sess sit down.Kagome was to his right with Shipphou beside her and Jin beside him and Seiryu on the other side with Touya by him.The servants brought out the food and everyone waited for Sess to take the first bite.Kagome watched Shipphou out of the corner of her eyes.He seemed to be minding his manners.'Thank god.'she thought. She never noticed Sess watching her.She was still tired from what he could tell.The lords would leave after supper leaving him alone.Shipphou caught Sess staring at his mom a few times confirming his thoughts.Sess felt someone watching him and stared at Shipphou who went back to eating.Supper went by great with the lords telling Kagome their plans on Naraku and how her assistance was vital.She was happy that she was needed.She liked Jin the best though.He was so lively and nice.Not to mention cute.

Kagome walked slowly up the stairs to her bedroom.She had just got through bathing and wore only a simple white sleeping kimono.Kara had already bathed and put Shipphou in his room.She was greatful for that.For some reason all her worries and stress of hunting for Narakku were finally weighing down on her.'Perhaps I relax now because I know I can.Sesshoumaru is a good man ..uh.. demon wether he wants to admit it or not.I wonder who he chose as my' BAM Her thoughts were cut short when she ran into someone.She was prepared for the fall when someone caught her. She looked up to see Sess.She immediately backed up and bowed.''I'm so sorry Sesshoumaru.I wasn't watching where I was going.Please forgive me,''she said staying bowed and never looking up.''No need to appologize.I was not paying attention either.In fact I was looking for you.You were not in your room when I passed by,''he said.She raised up still not looking him in the eyes.''I was taking a quick bath before bedtime,''she said.''Alright.I will escort you to your room then,''he said.

Kagome followed silently by the lord.She was very tired.She felt as if she were getting sick.'Whats's wrong with me.I've hardly ever gotten sick but when I do' she shuddered at the thought.Last time she got sick she pucked up blood.She realized they had stopped outside her door and he was staring at her.''Yes,''she said.''There is something wrong with you.You don't seem yourself.You seem to have a lot of stress and your temperature is higher than normal,''he said.She sighed before opening her door and going to her bed the demon lord behind her the entire way.When she sit down so did he.

She decided to talk to him and open up.Didn't 'ook like he was gonna leave anyways.''Well I've had a lot of stress lately.I'm tired also.I've been pushing myself never trusting myself to let my guard down.I haven't really slept slept.I fear if i sleep fully my friends and i would be attacked by Naraku.I guess for some odd reason I feel safer here.My body is reacting to that and wants to sleep.But i fear you don't want me to be out for more then a few hours.I aslo fear I may be getting sick.The last time I was I pucked up blood.The search for jewel shards is slowly wearing me down,''she explained.She was starled to feel an arm wrap around her and looked up into his face.

''Why don't you rest for a few days.I'll have Kara bring your food to you or perhaps to Rose Haven.Fresh air and sleep is what you need.You need to be in perfect condition when you fight Naraku.Do not worry your son will be taken care of.I need and also want you to get well,''he said to a shocked Kgome.She wrapped her arms around him and felt him tense before he wrapped his arms around her.She smiled.For some reason she felt safe in his arms.He allowed a smile to grace his lips.''You should smile more often,''Kagome said.''Why?''he asked.She blushed and bowed her head before mumbling,''Because you look better when you smile.''He smirked and raised her chin to stare her in the eyes.''Get some sleep.Don't worry about waking early,''he said.He layed a small kiss on her cheek before leaving.

When he was gone she raised a hand to her cheek and left it there.'I can't be falling for him can I.'she thought before drifting off to sleep.Sess walked to his room after telling Kara to not disturb Kagome.He went to his room wondering on how to ask her to be his mate before going to sleep.

Kara smiled at his retreating back.She knew her master was interested in kagome as she was in him.'Now how to get them together.Perhaps the kit Shipphou can help me.'she thought going to her room to rest. _______________________________________________________________ well what do you think.you think.you like.review.sorry for not updating in a while.i'm really working on I am what i am right now.I'll try and get the chapter up soon.