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I finished putting my hair up in an elaborate style and decided to leave my room. As I walked down I paid attention to the portraits that adorned the walls. Some of them I had painted and some of them had been done by other artists. There were ones of toga and his first wife with her long beautiful silver hair. I remember asking them to sit together for the portrait and toga saying that if his wife was to sit then he would sit down two as he didn't want to be any higher in height or standing than his wife as they were Equals. I smile at the memory.
You could tell that Sesshomaru had inherited his mother's looks but his father's posture, when ever toga was formal. There were also portraits of the second with her long black hair and deep green eyes. I notice that Inuyasha is included in these portraits. The boy had always been excitable and slightly childish but I never had the chance to formally be introduced to the boy. I bet that he was now a fine young man. I might be able to meet him tonight if he is dining with us. I had met both wives and I thought that both were truly amazing people. They both had an air about them that just drew people in and made them love them. If they had met I'm sure that the two ladies' would have gotten on very well together.
My eyes then fall upon a figure that I knew all too well, my father. He was a brilliant man, kind, loving and loyal. He had raised me from birth as I hadn't had much interaction with my mother. My mother was an almost perfect lady, beautiful, strong and clever. However she was a terrible mother. I had only met the woman all of three times.
The first time I met her was when she gave birth to me. The second time I saw her was when I was introduced into society as the single heir of our clan and of all that we ruled over. The third and the last time that I saw her was when she held her blade against my neck and tried to slit my throat. However she didn't realise that I was much harder to kill than your average powerful demon. I touched my neck at the point the blade cut me. If someone looked closely they could see the silvery scar that was permanently imbedded in my neck. I shook the thought out of my head and proceeded along the hallway.
There was a lot of noise emanating from the main hall as well as the wonderful smells of plates of food. I followed the smells into the hall. I was then presented a slight challenge of deciding where to sit. In my previous visits to the castle I sat just off the head of the table, opposite the lord's mate however things are different for this visit.
As I walked over to the table I heard Koga talking to a white haired half demon. That must be Inuyasha. "That must have been quite a feat for you go get wounded in practice." Inuyasha commented on the wound he received earlier on in our battle. "I know and she did some damage too. I think she would be able to take you out easily, if she tried." The two men were conversing nearer the middle of the table over two piled plates of food. "I would love to." I stated as I walked over to the table and sat opposite where the two men were sitting. "And I'm sure that you will heal. It's nothing serious." I reached over and started filling up my plate. "Girl you have quite an appetite" remarked Inuyasha. I stuck out my tongue at the half demon. "I worked for it. The training was very good today." I continued eating. "It must have been. The troops look exhausted yet full of energy at the same time. How did you do it? I know Sesshomaru has been at it for years."
We all heard the clearing of a throat and we turned to the head of the table where we see an angry demon lord glaring down at us."You've done it this time Inuyasha. I thought you would have known better than to anger your brother." Both Inuyasha and Koga looked at me with shock written on their faces. "How can you tell he is angry?" Inuyasha asked in amazement. "I've been trying for years to read him but he is as closed as the family vaults." I smile at this. It looked like it is only me who could sense his emotions. "I used to know him rather well, you could say."
This news also came as a shock to both of the man and it caught the attention of other demons in hearing range as well as the demon in question. Sesshomaru looked down the table towards me with both surprised and confused eyes. I took this chance to ask about the absence of both Shippo and Akio from the dining hall. "They will be dining separately. What are your plans concerning your presence within these walls?" he both asked and stated in a commanding tone.
"I wish to speak with your father and lord of the house of the moon." The room seemed to quieten as the topic of out convocation became more of an interest. I saw Inuyasha's ears twitch at the mention of his father.
"Any matter that you wish to discuss with Lord Toga will go through me." I shook my head at the words of the demon. He was still a child. "I would do so, however, the topic of our conversation is not one for you to overhear." Sesshomaru growled at the arrogance of the human woman, but was interrupted by the opening of the main doors.
"Lord Toga from the house of the moon has returned." At that point Toga entered the room and there was an eruption of noise from family, friends and the guests for the contests. He had quite a presence and still looked like the man I knew many, many years ago.
Then he caught sight of me from across the hall and I knew that my cover was blown. "Lady Kagome." He exclaimed walking toward me and embracing in a large squeeze. I heard the murmurs around the room at the title that Toga had placed on me. The title was of even more importance when a demon with standing such as Lord Toga used it. "How many centuries has it been? Far too long my friend." I saw Inuyasha mouth 'centuries' to Koga in surprise. "Indeed it has been." I replied patting Toga on the back to make him release me from his grip. I was not a weak human but man that guy could hug.
"How have you been? What have you been up to? No, no, we can talk about that later. Now, Kagome, why are you hiding?" I shook my head at the man. I had known him for centuries, I should have known better.
I undid the guise on my face, however I left my sent and clan marking hidden, for their sake as well as mine. The room suddenly fell silent and the servants stopped and stared dropping what they were carrying to the floor. Even a human could hear a pin drop in the room.
I turn towards Sesshomaru who is openly showing his surprise as much as the other demons. The two violet stars returned to their rightful place beside my eyes, my irises returned to their original topaz colour and my three, silver stripes that adorned my cheeks and signified my title appeared once again on my face.
"Empress," he said and the whole room burst into disarray.
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