OMG! I am so glad that somebody told me I posted the wrong chapter! I am soooo embarrassed! Here is the new one. I hope you enjoy.

Sorry everybody. I just noticed it wasn't putting the characters for my scene shifts in after I downloaded. Going to try a new one and hope it works.

Also, sorry this is a little short. I am going to try to write longer chapters but I really can't promise anything. Sometimes I only have time to get out short ones before something else comes up.

As always - "Parenthesis" are spoken words, italics are thoughts, and AAAAAAAAAAA are a scene shift.

Shout outs are in bold at the end of the story.

Disclaimer- Still don't own Inuyasha.

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As dawn peeked its head over the horizon, the servants of the Northern castle begin to stir and start their daily duties. Rumors had spread that they had received an unknown guest the night before and they were anxious to get a glimpse of the visitor.

No one knew who this mystery being was or where they came from. A guard had whispered to his mate when he returned from his patrol that he had seen the Northern Lord and Lady return by means of a side door late into the night. The young heir was accompanying them as was someone carried by none other than the Lord himself.

Surely, who ever it was held great significance if they were allowed secretly through the gates at such a late hour and surrounded by every member of the noble family that ruled these lands. The small spark started by the guard had been fanned into a flame of rumor and every youkai there was trying to be the first to contact the mystery guest.

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Shippo had awoken hours before his mamma. He had laid there at first content in her embrace with the warmth of her body comforting him. He felt happy, safe, and loved once again. He had always known he would make it back to Kagome.

When he realized that he was not going to go back to sleep he let out a large yawn and stretched his limbs. A smile flashed across his face as he thought about the events of the previous night.

He squirmed his way out of the blankets slowly trying to take great care not to wake her. He wanted to have time to take in all of her new form before she awoke.

That's what she woke to. As the rays of the sun started shining in through the balcony doorway they illuminated her face. The sun seemed to glow on her flawless face and she cracked her eyes open. Fire orange hair and emerald green eyes welcomed her into the waking world along with a loving smile full of admiration.

She slowly sat up and rubbed the sleep away from her eyes to try to help them focus. It felt like she had been hit by a truck. Her head hurt like she was recovering from a hangover. Not that she would know, but she guessed that THIS is what it would feel like.

He arms and legs felt like they were weighed down with bricks and every muscle in her body ached. When her eyes finally focused she could see orbs the color of bright green emeralds staring back at her. It was her son. Her Shippo.

He sat at her side on the bed smiling like a mad person. She wondered what caused his smile and then it hit her. The memories of the night before came flooding in like water from a broken dam.

She let a small groan escape her lips as she tried to stand up from the bed. "Shippo, I think a good bath is in order."

He nodded his head in enthusiasm. He knew what her reaction was going to be.

Kagome collected a clean kimono from the closet as she lazily walked across the room. She was hoping that the pain in her body would go away from either the nice hot springs or getting the circulation moving.

She noticed that Shippo hadn't moved from his spot. He followed her with his head with that crazy grin still lighting up his face.

What in the world has gotten in to him? Well, maybe he is just happy that we are back together after all this time. He will follow me once he realizes I have disappeared into the bath.

She was deep in thought as she passed the full length mirror that had been set up in her bed chambers. She only caught her reflection in the corner of her eye, but it was enough for her mind to scream out at her.

A little confused she slowly backed up until she was standing only a few feet from the mirror and staring at a strange youkai that didn't recognize.

Is this really me?

She smiled a soft but genuine smile as she watched the youkai in the mirror smile back at her. She took in her new form. Every detail.

She was slightly taller than in her human form, but only slightly. Her hair was still a dark midnight black, but now it had blue tips with blue streaks that ran through it and seems to add to its natural beauty. It was no longer wavy or wild looking. It was straight and looked eerily perfect. She could swear if she touched it, it would feel like silk.

Her eyes were still her remarkable color of blue with that same sparkle she had always seen. She had filled out a little more in all of the right places. Her body screamed of feminine beauty that others would kill to have. She could see that she now had markings across her cheeks and highlighting her eyelids. They were of a very soft pastel pink that shined so that if you turned in just the right way you would swear they were silver.

She did also notice the lack of a marking on her forehead. Perhaps it was best that way. She had hoped to share the mark that adorned the foreheads of her new adopted family, but maybe that would come later.

Shippo could barely contain his excitement as he watched his mamma take in her new appearance. To him she was just as beautiful in any form.

"You are beautiful mamma, but I don't understand."

Her son's voice had snapped her out of her wonderings as she turned to address him. "What's wrong baby?"

"Mamma, what kind of youkai are you?"

Well, now. She hadn't thought of that yet. She looked a little closer at herself trying to find something, some distinguishing character that stood out, to tell her the answer. She turned and twisted in front of the mirror.

"I'm not really sure. Perhaps we should as the others after we have that bath."

Shippo nodded his head. Kagome was right. They would be the best to ask.

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One more night. The torture will begin again in one more night.

Sesshomaru hadn't slept well. He knew that the night of the full moon had been too close for his comfort. No matter what he did, or how much he slept, the night of the full moon would surely take him. His body would betray him and the sweet torture of his dream would begin anew.

He was anxious. He looked forward to it yet her dreaded it at the same time. He was forever haunted by those eyes. He never got to see anything else of the angel in his dreams.

Tonight would be the night of the full moon. She would come to him. A small smile crept up on the corners of his lips.

He turned to his desk, hoping that there would be something, anything, to take his mind away from it. More reports of nothing. Small squirmishes between villages that didn't need his attention. Ones like those always worked themselves out without him having to truly get involved.

He rolls his eyes internally and lets out a frustrated sigh.

He tries to focus on the words on the pages of reports. Nothing. They start to blur together. Just as he is about to give up a small sliver of color catches his eye. He lays the dull reports down as he picks up the light pink envelope.

He slides it open only to internally roll his eyes again. It was an invitation from the Northern Lands. He hated the stupid balls and parties that came with his responsibilities. They were always boorish and dull. And there were always WAY too many unmated and available demonesses there trying to gain his favor.

He read it anyways.

Honorable Lord Sesshomaru Taisho

It is our honor to invite you to attend

The mating age gathering

Of our respected daughter.

This will take place during the

first full moon of spring.

Lord Aisoka and Lady Aiyana

Lord and Lady of the Northern Lands

Sesshomaru pondered this. He was not aware that their young one had become of age to mate yet. She should still have at least a century to grow until that happened if his memory and math were correct.

He raised an elegant eyebrow in question. Something was off about this, but what? Perhaps it may serve a purpose to come to a gathering of this type. He might be able to get information from the other Lords that would lead him to Naraku. Yes, that would do nicely.

"Jaken."

The green youkai was there within seconds groveling at his feet.

"We will attend a gathering in the Northern Lands upon the next full moon. Ensure everything is prepared. Attain a proper gift for the young daughter or the Lord as well."

"Hai, milord. Anything to please the great Lord Sesshomaru! I am but your lowly servant…."

Sesshomaru smirked just a little as he bunted the toad out the door and into the hall. He turned back to his desk.

Thankfully it was traditional of the other Lords to give the young child that came of age, whether male or female, a proper gift. None could see it as more than what it truly was.

He looked at the invitation again. During the first full moon of spring. That would be the next full moon after tonight. This could be a bit troublesome.

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They had been walking all day. More like wandering aimlessly. They followed Inuyasha but he didn't seem to know where he was going. They had been walking in circles or on what appeared to but just miscellaneous paths through the woods.

Miroku eyed his friend. He had been thinking about his dilemma a lot lately. He knew his deal with Sesshomaru would help greatly, but he was hoping in more way than one. He knew he should tell Inuyasha, but how would the hanyou take it?

"Inuyasha."

"What is it monk?"

"It will be dark soon and perhaps this would be a good place to camp. And besides, my friend, there are things that must be discussed."

Inuyasha glanced back at Miroku. He could see the questioning look on Sango's face. She knew as much as him that when Miroku referred to Inuyasha as 'my friend' that something was up.

"Feh. Suit yourself."

Miroku sighed. This was going to be a long night.

Maribel Mota- I know I haven't addressed the wind tunnel of Miroku's yet. I already promised readers that they would find out why. It will not be for a while, but I do promise it is within my hidden agenda. Hope you and your sister are enjoying the story anyways.

Safuuru- Always good to hear from you. A more detailed dream comes soon. I will warn that it is mostly a lemon though. After all, youkai are ruled mostly by desire and instinct, right?

ThePandaHat- Love your name by the way! Don't worry, they will meet. This is a Kags/Sess fic after all.