we were only a day away from the palace and had just stopped for the night. i led little Aiko to a near by hot spring to wash up since i had been training hard on how to restrain my new physical power since unlocking so much of it, with Kagome and sango following.

"Oh my Kami Miyu the mark on your back. its faded" Kagome pointed out in shock.

"hn guess it really was tied to who my soul mate was" i mumble lowly as we sunk into the hot waters.

-Lord Sesshomaru's pov-

"you know She wont be the only one challenged at the right t mate ceremony. she is powerful and very beautiful. after she proves herself in battle to then others will seek to challenge you for her or try underhanded ploys to try to take her from you. not to mention we don't know what tricks that she devil has up her sleave. i don't she will take losing gracefully" Inutoshio states in a serious tone.

i nodded slightly "i am aware this is why i shall help her finish releasing the last 2 shields blocking her power and start continue her teaching her how to control the power. once i do she will be unstoppable and ready for anything".

-Miyu's pov-

after the bath My new mate to be pulls me aside to finish unlocking my energy. which i was grateful for since with each power block i removed the pain i had to endure for years faded a little more.

i focused carefully as i thread the power into my nervous-system feeling it surge through my body. it was the last one i stand and face Sesshomaru carefully.

"now i now we've been training you to restrain you body and fight while holding back your speed and new physical strength. but now you need to learn how to react and control your body without holding back anything. i want to see what you can do now that all your power has been internalized and can now be fully harnessed" he explains. with that we started to spare, he'd correct me of a few movements as we did so and soon i hand him pined on his back my sword to his throat.

"i give, i give" he stated with a chuckle. i smile and help him up. suddenly i growl as i feel a dark energy for the step bitch racing toward us i put a strong barrier around the group just as she lands in the clearing.

"i see your still refusing to do has your told you pathetic brat" she growled. i step protectively in-front of Aiko

"you will leave here" i growled as a large dark storm clouds formed and a huge bolt lighting broke the ground in-front of the enemy sending shock waves into the bitch. she screamed out in pain before growling anger.

"you have gotten stronger little brat" she spat at me.

"mama who's that" I hear Aiko.

"that is the woman who tried and failed to hand me to Naraku and who killed my mother" i state in anger.

"so you took in a stray demon brat. how cute, i'll be sure to make you watch as i kill the useless pup before i kill you myself, or maybe sell you as a concubine" she cackled.

i growl as i acted on pure instinct and call out "elemental dragon of fire" as my eye bleed red a large roar sounds from the sky as a huge red dragon made of red and blue flames descended and curled around the step bitches form scorching the skin. her screams of agony sounds through the air. "this isn't over you worthless bitch" she growl as she field in a field of light.

"you've done well Dragon of fire rest now till your needed once more"my voice echos through the clearing as the dragon and storm fade and my eyes return to normal.

"when the hell you get that ability" Inuyasha asked in disbelief.

"it the ability to call upon the element dragon spirits. its one of her 3 previously locked abilities that one was obvious the elemental dragon of fire. " Inutoshio explained.

"that was so cool Mama, your so strong. now that mean lady is running scared" Aiko exclaimed happily.

the she turns to Sesshomaru before speaking again "wasn't she awesome Papa" she asked causing everyone to stare between the child and Sesshomaru.

he gave a chuckle and patted her on the head "yes Aiko she was very Awesome" he replied making inuyasha's jaw drop in shock.

Aiko giggles and gives him a hug before running of to pick flowers.

"well then how about we have something to eat then head to bed shall we" Kagome asks to break the shocked silence.

The next morning we were of once more. of coarse it didn't take long to get there since we chose to fly the rest of the way since Aiko was getting tired of walking and we did want to risk anymore extra trouble. though it seemed luck wasn't on our side as Sesshomaru started growling in annoyance.

"it would seem mother is here" the demon lord stated.

i shudder "i hate that woman" i mumble as we touch down.

"oh my dear son, how long it's been" a Demoness states with a sly smirk.

"what is it you want mother"" he asked in his cold monotone voice.

"why to inform you that the southern lord is coming with his daughter to talk about a possible matting" she states Happily.

I growl loudly "sorry to disappoint but he has already chosen a mate" i ground out as my eyes bleed red.

"oh and who might you be" she asked in a sarcastic tone.

"her name is Miyu Marinel and she is my intended so you will treat her with respect" Sesshomaru ground out angrily.

"you insolent pup, i never approved of you mating her" she snapped.

"kimiko you know well that it is our son's choice not yours" inutoshio states as he steps forward into view.

"you bastard what the hell are you doing alive, and you know well that bitch is worthless and not good enough for Sesshomaru" she growled.

"shut up, don't talk about my mama that way, she's more powerful then you, mama is a goddess and and inu daiyokai and papa loves her" i hear Aiko growl stepping out from behind me.

Kimiko stared in shock.

"mother this is Aiko Miyu's adopted Daughter whom she adopted using a blood bond ritual and whom ill be adopting the same way once our matting is finalized" Sesshomaru stated as he picked a fumming Aiko up.

i chuckled "thank you Aiko" i said giving her a kiss on the top of the head.

" i will not allow this" she shouted.

"you have no say in this Kimiko" inutoshio stated.

"valdar send word to all the lords that I have found a mate and the Mating rights ceremony will be held in two days" Sesshomaru informed.

at that Kimiko smiled "perfect when she is so pitifully defeated during the Ceremony you can mate a proper full blooded youkai" she sneered.

"to bad for you then. i wont fail" i replied darkly.

Sesshomaru stopped a near by servant "please have rooms made up for our guests and have the room right next to mine made up for my mate to be Miyu" he states and the girl runs off to do as she's told.

As we walk by a whisper to Kimiko "i will not fall Kimiko and you shall never see your grand pups. your to cold and bitter to ever deserve that gift". i know Sesshomaru heard and saw he was suppressing a chuckle. "you have spoken true my darling Miyu though i'm suppressed you informed her of such so soon" he states.

I shrug "what can i say, that woman irritates me" i reply making laugh lowly.