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Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Beauty and the Beast.

Chapter Ten
A Lasting Gift

Kagome had written her brother a letter and she sealed it with a stamp that was left for her. She removed her kimono and she went to sleep bare for she had no undergarments. She covered herself with the blankets made out of silk and she fell asleep quickly. Morning came rather fast for Kagome and the rays of the sun were hitting her face. Kagome got out of bed and she saw a stack of clean undergarments. She went to put some on and her clothing of a priestess was washed. Kagome was dressed and she heard a knock on the door. She grabbed the letter and she went to the door. She opened the door and it was Miroku.

"Good morning Lady Kagome." Miroku said. "I see that you've slept well."

"Yes thank you." Kagome said. "Here is the letter."

Kagome handed the letter to Miroku and he bowed.

"I just wanted to let you know that your breakfast is ready." Miroku said. "Lord Inuyasha is already waiting for you."

"Oh okay." Kagome said. "Thank you again, Miroku."

"You're welcome." Miroku said.

Miroku left so Kagome closed the door. Kagome went to her bathroom and she washed her face and brushed her teeth. She brushed her hair and she glanced at herself in the mirror. Kagome opened the door and she was scared for Shippo was at the door.

"Oh I'm sorry to frighten you." Shippo said as he bowed. "I didn't mean to."

"Oh don't worry about it." Kagome said smiling. "My name is Kagome, what is your name?"

"My name is Shippo and I'm here to escort you to the dining room." Shippo answered.

"Oh that's very sweet of you." Kagome said. "I still don't know my way around the castle."

Shippo smiled.

"Oh don't worry about that." Shippo said. "You'll learn in no time."

Kagome closed the door to her room and she followed Shippo to the dining room. Kagome opened the large door and she saw Inuyasha sitting on a chair waiting for her. Inuyasha went to her with grace and he smiled.

"Good morning Lord Inuyasha." Kagome said as she bowed.

"Good morning Milady." Inuyasha said. "Shippo, you are dismissed."

Shippo bowed and he went to the kitchen. Inuyasha led Kagome to her seat and he pulled out the chair for her.

"Thank you." Kagome said.

"You're welcome." Inuyasha said.

Inuyasha sat at his chair and he noticed that Kagome was all smiles.

"What's the occasion?" Inuyasha asked.

"What do you mean Milord?" Kagome asked smiling.

"What I mean is, you gracing me with that unique and beautiful smile of yours." Inuyasha answered as he shocked himself.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Kagome answered smiling. "Today is my twin brother's and my birthday."

"Oh." Inuyasha said feeling guilt. "Happy birthday."

"Thank you." Kagome said smiling.

"I have to make it up to her." Inuyasha thought.

Kohaku brought breakfast to the table and he gave a plate to each. It was miso soup with rice. There was a knock at the door and someone opened it. It was Jaken with a bouquet of beautiful and elegant flowers, a letter, and a box. Inuyasha began to get jealous because he knew that those gifts were for Kagome and he was going to demand who they were from.

"I apologize for interrupting Lord Inuyasha but I must deliver these to Lady Kagome." Jaken said bowing.

Jaken gave Kagome the flowers, the letter, and the box and Kagome hugged him.

"Thank you." Kagome said smiling.

"You're welcome, Lady Kagome." Jaken said bowing.

Jaken bowed to Inuyasha and he left after he closed the dining room door. Kagome opened the letter first and she began to read it.

My dear sweet sister:

First off I would like to wish you a great birthday. It is a sad day for the both of us; however, we are with each other in mind and in spirit. I wish I could see you one last time and give ourselves a proper farewell. It was a little hectic when grandma came back and told all of the villagers what happened. Koga wanted to go save you from this demon that has captured you but grandmother told him not to because this is destiny. I became angry when the villagers began to side with Koga so I protected grandma as I began to give a speech. I wish you were there… I know you would've been proud. The villagers realized I was right so they headed to their huts. Koga was furious when they refused to come find you. He was also going to strike me until Sesshomaru struck him first.

Kagome gasped lightly.

"I'm going to purify Koga when I see him the next time." Kagome thought.

Sesshomaru protected me from Koga's anger and I was glad he was there. I didn't want to accidentally purify him. I also want to thank you for letting us have the power to send him 'home'. It's a great feeling not seeing him around for a while.

Kagome smiled.

These beautiful flowers were picked up by Sesshomaru and it was a gift from him, grandma, Rin, and the twins. The flowers are grown in a place where only flying demons could reach so grandma put a spell on that will make them last for eternity. They're beautiful, aren't they? She did the same with your gift from me. I hope that you like it. It's nothing much but it reminded me of you; the beauty and the fragileness. Rin's and Sesshomaru's twins are growing beautifully and they're getting bigger by the day. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday my sweet sister. I will keep in touch with you and I will be waiting for your reply.

With all my love,

Sota

Kagome's eyes were glowing in happiness as she was closing the letter and she looked at Inuyasha.

"Who are these gifts from?" Inuyasha asked with a little jealousy.

"The flowers are from Sesshomaru, Rin, the twins, and my grandmother." Kagome answered as she noticed the jealousy in Inuyasha's voice. "This gift is from Sota, my twin brother."

Kagome grabbed Sota's gift and she began to open the box. It was a necklace make out of her favorite flowers, lilies. The flowers were real for Kagome can still the freshness of them. The strap of the necklace were the actually the stems themselves and it was long enough for her to put it over her head. The necklace reached over Kagome's full breast and Inuyasha was staring.

"Isn't it beautiful?" Kagome asked.

"Yes it is." Inuyasha answered as he blushed. "Start your breakfast without me, I'll be right back."

Inuyasha got up and he headed out the doors of the dining room.

"Okay." Kagome said confused.

Kagome started to eat her breakfast and Inuyasha went to the kitchen.

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Inuyasha arrived to the kitchen and the kitchen staff was surprise to see him there.

"Lord Inuyasha." Sango said shocked as she bowed. "What are you doing here?"

"Look, I know that I'm never here but this is very important." Inuyasha answered. "It's about Kagome."

Ayame, Sango, Miroku, and Kohaku awed so Inuyasha growled.

"Touchy." Miroku said.

"It's Kagome's birthday today and…" Inuyasha said trailing off.

"You want us to make a special dinner for her." Ayame finished his sentence.

"Yes I want you to do that." Inuyasha said. "I also need a gift for her."

Inuyasha's ears flattened to his skull and Miroku wrapped his around Inuyasha's shoulder.

"Don't worry my friend." Miroku said. "I'm sure that Ayame and Sango can come up with a great gift especially if you supply the cash."

"Yeah, I can do that." Inuyasha said as his ears were standing up again.

Inuyasha left and he came back quickly. "Here is some money and please buy her something nice."

Inuyasha gave the money to Sango because he doesn't trust Ayame with money.

"Miroku have the maids clean the entire castle except the west wing of course." Inuyasha said.

"As soon as we're done here, Ayame and I will go into town." Sango said. "The others can start making the feast and make sure that the band of seven is here to help you."

"Why do you think we need their help?" Kohaku asked. "We can handle it on our own."

"I know you can but you'll have Miroku with you." Sango answered.

"Yeah you're right." Shippo said.

"What's that suppose to mean?" Miroku asked confused.

"You're a lazy ass that's what we mean." Shippo and Kohaku said.

Ayame and Sango started to giggle as Miroku frowned.

"Lord Inuyasha, all you have to do is keep her busy and out of the kitchen and the dining room." Ayame said.

"But what are we going to do for lunch?" Inuyasha asked.

"A picnic in the garden sounds very romantic." Miroku answered with a grin. "That way you can also begin your conquest on claiming her."

"That's a great idea Miroku." Ayame said grinning. "Maybe it will lead to the action of it."

"Don't talk like that in front of the kids!" Sango said as she slapped Miroku and Ayame upside the head.

Inuyasha lightly blushed at the thought of claiming Kagome but he erased all that hope away.

"Alright quit playing around." Inuyasha said aggravated. "I want this day to be as perfect as possible and try not to make mistakes."

Inuyasha left the kitchen so everyone began to work.

"I'm going to get the band of seven." Shippo said as he ran out of the kitchen.

"I'm going to the maids to tell them to clean up." Miroku said.

Miroku left the kitchen and he went to the maids.

"Don't worry Kohaku, we won't let you clean this mess alone." Sango said smiling.

Kohaku sighed in relief so Sango, Ayame, and he began to clean up.

"Lady Kagome is changing Lord Inuyasha and drastically." Ayame said.

"I'm just glad it's for the better." Sango said.

Author's Notes: There is chapter ten of the story. I hope that you liked it. Thank you for reading and please review. =)

To Be Continued…