Kagome tiredly turned on her right side as tried to savor the last few minutes of sleep. The sun's bright rays showed underneath her long emerald green drapes. There was a firm knock on the door and Kagome wanted to go hide somewhere. She automatically knew who it was because no one ever bothered her in the morning except her. The door opened and Kagome heard footsteps heading in her direction.

"Child, why do ye continue to attempt to sleep late when you know I always get you up?" Asked Meeka with a slight chuckle.

Kagome groaned loudly and slowly sat up in her bed. "What do I have to do today?"

"Well…" Meeka looked on a small piece of paper in her hand." You have one task. Then the rest of the day is pampering for the Ceremony tomorrow."

Kagome stretched her arms and legs. "Okay today should be nice. So what's this one task?"

Meeka smiled. "Attend breakfast"

"Oh that's it? This day is gonna be awesome!" Said Kagome with a bright smile.

"Well… the problem is… your 30 minutes late already."

"Dammit!" Kagome rushed out the bed nearly tripping on her bed sheets in the process. "Why didn't you wake me up!"

Meeka eyeballed her. "Child I am 65 years old, I wake up at 5 in the morning. I believe ye are more than capable of waking yourself up"

Kagome rolled her eyes at Meeka's words and rushed down to the bathing quarters. She took a 10 minute bath and put on a loose pink and yellow kimono that was placed there before she got there.

Meeka knew I was going to be late. That's why she had my clothes picked out already!

Kagome rushed out of the bathing quarters looking quite pretty even though she hadn't went all out like she usually does. The pink and yellow kimono made her complexion look brighter and she didn't have time to comb her hair so she just had it down for the first time in who knows when. She looked very natural and she even caught the attention of some passing servants.

Kagome raced to the dining hall and opened the big oak doors. To her surprise there was no one there. Sure she was late but her Father would never leave and not inform her. If anything he would wait for her to show up, yell at her, then leave. Kagome saw a servant and decided to ask her about the whereabouts of her family.

"Excuse me, have you seen the King?" Asked Kagome while trying to catch her breath.

"Your highness they are in the West dining room" Said the woman.

"Thank you"

The woman bowed and Kagome once again raced to the West dining hall.

Why would father pick the West dining hall to have breakfast at? That hall is only used for special occasions. Well maybe he's just in a fancy mood today since the ceremony is tomorrow night.

five minutes later Kagome arrived at the West dining hall she stopped outside the big white and gold doors to catch her breath.

Alright I need to get my lie together. I was late because… I couldn't find anything to wear? Nah. I have a million clothes… I got it! I was on my way to the dining hall and a maid bumped into me spilling food on me so, I had to get washed up again and find more clothes. PERFECT!

Kagome smoothed down her kimono and entered the dining hall. "Father I'm really sorry, I was-" Kagome couldn't even finish her sentence. She took a good look around the hall and was caught off guard at the visitors that were sitting at the table with her family. She was even more shocked to see her sickly mother at the table as well.

Kagome blinked hard twice. "Forgive me for my tardiness" She bowed at the guests and took a seat next to her mother.

Kagome took a quick glance around the table and saw her Mother, Father, and Brother. On the other side of the table was Queen Izayio, King Inu'Tashio, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and sitting right in front of her was a woman that she only met once before. Priestess Kikyo.

She tried hard to control her emotions and tried desperately not to make eye contact with the very handsome half demon that now sat in front of her.

Inuyasha's heart began to race as he inhaled the sweet scent of Kagome. Cherry Blossoms Thought Inuyasha as he squirmed a little in his seat. Oddly, he felt calm and relaxed. Over the last couple of days he had literally been on edge and very fidgety but, now he was calmer than ever.

"It's quite okay honey, we girls do need our beauty rest" Said the flawless Izayio.

The atmosphere seemed to get just a tab bit tense and everyone could feel it.

"So Kagome are you excited?" Asked King Inu'Tashio as he tried to brighten the silence.

"Yes, I'm very nervous though. Tomorrow will be one of the most important days of my life"

"Indeed" Said Inu'Tashio with a smile.

Kagome took a quick glance around the table. "Have you already eaten?"

Souta smirked. "No, we were kinda waiting on you"

Kagome laughed nervously. "I sincerely apologize once again for my tardiness"

Just then a servant entered the room. "Good morning everyone, are we ready to eat?"

King Kaiyo smiled. "Yes we are ready now."

"Alright then your majesty, the food shall be ready shortly." The servant bowed and left the room.

"So, why did you guys come so early?" Asked Kagome with a hint of curiosity in her voice.

Sesshomaru frowned slightly at her words. You read my mind

"Well we wanted to get here early to see you prepare. And I and your mother had some catching up to do. I'm sure you are aware that a lot of people from all across the country are attending. Plus I just love to be on time!" Said Izayio with a chirpy smile.

Kagome nodded her head in response. The room got a little silent.

Kikyo stared hard at the woman sitting in front of her that resembled her rather well. This girl… Kagome… I sense purity in her. Its faint but I can feel spiritual power… is she a priestess? thought Kikyo

"Oh, forgive my son's rudeness" Izayio looked down to Inuyasha who appeared to be day dreaming while staring into Kagome's eyes. "Son, please introduce your fiancé to everyone"

Inuyasha instantly snapped out of his trance. "Yes, how rude of me" He turned to Kikyo and smiled sweetly. "This is my fiancé Kikyo Mureno"

Naiomi smiled brightly. "My, it's been quite some time since I have seen you Kikyo and you have just blossomed into a beautiful young lady"

"Thank you very much your Majesty, your flattering me way too much" Said Kikyo with a small smile.

She pretty, she has manners, good vocabulary, proper etiquette. I can see why Inuyasha would be attracted to her Thought Kagome sadly as she took a sip of water.

The room got silence once more

Kagome shifted rather uncomfortably. What is she staring at? I know we didn't exactly get off on the right foot the last time we met but this is just plain rude. Thought Kagome as she courageously stared back into Kikyo's mocha brown eyes.

Inuyasha shifted anxiously in his seat. I have to know So, Lady Kagome, how do you feel about the recent cancelation of your wedding?"

Inu'Tashio shot Inuyasha a death glare and his mother looked highly embarrassed.

Is that all you really wanted to know Inuyasha? "Well, Prince Inuyasha I am actually quite relieved. I can focus on more important priorities like the renewing ceremony" Replied Kagome politely.

For some odd reason a huge cloud of relief poured down upon his body. I'm glad she's not marrying that scumbag

"So Inuyasha… you and Priestess Kikyo have been engaged for quite some time now. When do you intend on getting married and mating?" Asked Kagome as she put emphasis on the sentence.

Inuyasha's smile faded and Kikyo scowled slightly at her words. Souta turned a soft shade of pink and took a large gulp of juice while everyone at the table stared at the young couple waiting for an answer.

"I think that's an inappropriate question to ask" Shot Kikyo

Inuyasha stared in shock at his fiancé. Never had he seen her act so aggressively toward another woman.

"Ladies-" Began Kaiyo

"I don't think it's inappropriate at all" Shot Kagome as she gave Kikyo a cold stare. "We are all adults at this table" Kagome took a quick glance at Souta. "And I believe my younger brother is not oblivious to what happened between a man and a woman."

Souta took another rather large gulp of juice as he tried to hide his embarrassment.

Inuyasha cleared his throat. "I and Kikyo are simply waiting for the right moment is all, we do want to rush things"

Kagome smiled defiantly. "I do believe you've been engaged for over two years, that's quite a long time even in demon culture"

"She has a point" Added in Sesshomaru as he took a sip of wine.

Inu'Tashio gave his older son a cold stare

"Kagome-" began Kaiyo

"Breakfast is served!" Announced the chef. Three servants came in and brought everyone a plate.

Kagome was happy that she had the last word and that surprisingly, Sesshomaru even backed her up. From that point on the two families had polite conversation while eating.

Kagome… Inuyasha glanced at her. She does resemble Kikyo… but their so different. Inuyasha took a closer look at her and looked into her bright bubbly brown eyes. They were filled with life and love. She's such a beautiful girl. Inuyasha looked at her full pink lips and her long thick hair that laid gently over her shoulders. What the hell am I sayin? My fiancée is sitting right next to me!

Inuyasha looked at Kikyo and saw a beautiful woman. He took a quick and brief glance at Kagome and his began to beat rapidly.

"Inuyasha, are you okay?" Asked Kikyo softly

THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP

Inuyasha stood abruptly causing everyone to look at him. "Please excuse me" he quickly exited the room and began to calm his heart.

Don't start, not know Inuyasha placed his hands on his head as he felt the ragging head ache soon returning.

Everyone looked shocked as they just witnessed Inuyasha abruptly and without reason exit the room. "Please forgive my son's rudeness" Said Inu'Tashio as he stood up. "I shall return shortly with him"

Inu'Tashio proceeded towards the door.

It looked as though he was sick Thought Kagome as she scooped a small pile of rice into her mouth. I hope he's okay

"Inuyasha you cannot just leave without giving reason it's highly rude and-" Inu'Tashio stopped mid-sentence as he saw his youngest son sitting against the wall with blood red eyes.

Inu'Tashio approached him cautiously. "Inuyasha can you hear me?"

Inuyasha growled lowly and did not say anything.

"Inuyasha I need you to calm down so we can talk about some things okay?" Said InuTashio calmly as he continued to approach him.

Inuyasha began to breathe heavily. "Mate"

He must be referring to Kikyo?

Inu'Tashio bent down and the two were now at eye level with each other. He grabbed Inuyasha's index finger and placed it on the crescent on his forehead. Within seconds Inuyasha's blood red eyes turned back to their usual shade of golden amber.

"What did you do?" Asked Inuyasha as he stared into his Fathers eyes.

"I temporarily sealed your demons will to call to its mate" Replied Inu'Tashio in a serious tone.

"My mate" Said Inuyasha lowly as he stared at the ground.

"Maybe you should inform Kikyo that you two need to set a date for the wedding, your inner demon will not wait for long and… it may act on its own accord if left unchecked." Stated Inu'Tashio

Inuyasha chuckled dryly. "I don't need to tell Kikyo anything"

For the first time in a long time the Great Dog demon looked utterly confused. "What do you mean son, the call is for Kikyo… right?"

Inuyasha balled his hands into a tight fists at his sides. "No dad, the call was for…"

"Kagome"

So, this chapter was nearly 6,000 words at first but, like I said, I'm going to continue to break them down so the readers can have a better time taking in everything that is happening within each chapter. So give me your thoughts?

Did you guys like Kagome and Kikyo's mini disagreement?

How about Sesshomaru, who actually hasn't had a major part in the story yet speaking up on Kagome's behalf?

And what's gonna happen now that Inuyasha has confided within his father that the mate call was indeed for KAGOME and not his soon to be wife, KIKYO?

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