Sorry this chapter is a little shorter than my normal ones. I had a little of writer's block to work through but I think it will get me jump started again.

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

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

Disclaimer- Still wishing I owned Inuyasha. I would be happy if I did.

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Kagome woke after a good night's rest. She yawned and stretched as she reached over to cuddle with her kit for just a few more minutes before they began their day. She didn't really remember coming to bed, but that's ok.

She remembered basking in the moonlight and that's it. She just shrugged it off. She figured she was just too tired to remember. Oh well.

Shippo reached around her neck and hugged her back. They would train a lot today. They both knew it. They would both be training a lot for the next couple of weeks.

Grudgingly they both got out of the bed to dress and start the day.

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The sun was still an hour from rising over the horizon. Miroku could sense him coming. It was Sesshomaru. He would know that aura anywhere. It was overpowering.

He rose slowly and silently, careful to not wake the others. He would avoid a confrontation if at all possible and Inuyasha would surely start one if given the opportunity.

He walked lightly to the edge of the clearing and into the woods. He sat in the roots of a large tree and waited for the taiyoukai to make his appearance. He sat back and tried to relax.

Sesshomaru was near the clearing where he could smell the hanyou. He knew that wherever the half-breed was, the monk was bound to be near. He came to him as he leaned against a mighty oak in a relaxed position.

The monk opened his eyes and nodded to the Great Demon Lord. Sesshomaru nodded in return and sat across from him. The monk knew why he had come and had moved away from his camp.

It was clear that he moved away so that Inuyasha would not sense or smell him. This was good. They could have the privacy he needed as well. It would not do to have ANYONE know that Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands had come to seek out the aid of the most lecherous monk around.

They stared at each for a while, neither wanting to begin the conversation that was inevitable. Sesshomaru finally broke the silence. The sun would be up soon so his time was short.

"She came to me last night."

Miroku creased his brow deep in thought. He needed answers if he was to help with this particular problem, but he liked his head on his shoulders. He had to ask questions, but also had to be delicate about it.

"Is there a time that seems to make the appearances stronger?'

"The full moon."

Now that was interesting. Perhaps it had to do with his inner demon being a canine. Perhaps it was something special to this mystery woman.

"Tell me about her. Only what you are willing to tell and does not make you… uncomfortable."

"There is not much to tell, monk. Blue eyes the color of the sea. That is all she ever shows me. That is all I ever see. Those eyes. So beautiful and haunting."

Now this did cause a bit of a problem. There are no details to help find this woman other than her eyes. He knew of very few women that actually possessed blue eyes in all of Japan. It was a rare trait indeed. But he was sure that at least a few youkai would have blue eyes as well.

"Ok, what of feel. Does she FEEL familiar? Like you know her? Like you should know her?"

He raised an eyebrow at the monk. He would have smirked at him if it wouldn't ruin the stoic mask that he was so careful to maintain.

"She FEELS wonderful."

The monk stared wide eyed as his jaw dropped. Had Sesshomaru just made a suggestive joke? Nah couldn't have. It must have been in his imagination.

"It feels like I know who she is but cannot recognize her. She feels so familiar."

"Not much to go on, but I will begin my search. Can you sense anything about this female perhaps? An aura?"

Sesshomaru hadn't thought about that aspect. It could be of great use in finding his goddess if he knew what her aura was.

"I shall try to focus on that with the next dream and will return to you."

They both nodded once again. Both were determined to find the female that haunted Sesshomaru. Miroku wished to find her because he was not going to be the one that broke the deal between him and the Western Lord. Kagome's life may hang in the balance, and their own for that matter.

Sesshomaru was determined because he knew that whoever this female was, she was his soul mate. To be able to reach him and stir such emotions in him through nothing but a dream proved this.

The youkai stood and turned away from the human. He would return. He walked away knowing that his secret was still safe. Miroku watched as he disappeared into the forest to return to his castle.

It was going to be a weary search for the female but one worth the risk. He returned to his group to find them rousing from the night's sleep. They would begin searching for Kagome and Shippo today. Naraku could wait.

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Days turned into weeks as Kagome trained. She knew that she had become much stronger through the intense training she endured day after day. She could feel herself growing and blossoming into the young warrior she had always dreamed of becoming.

The day of her gathering and celebration was almost at hand and the castle was bustling to ready for the many guests that it would hold.

She spent her mornings training physically as her afternoons were for mental training. She knew it was for the best.

When the training for the day was done she more often than not could be found with Shippo in her sanctuary. She was at home here with nature.

When she wasn't in her sanctuary she would help the healers gather herbs or treat patients. She had trained her miko powers to heal with the smallest touch and her new abilities were greatly appreciated. She could also be found humming lightly in the kitchen. She loved to cook.

She had even taught the kitchen staff a few recipes from her own time.

She had stolen many of the hearts around the castle. Soldiers and servants alike loved the little raven haired onna, even if she was a miko and natural enemy.

Kagome was getting nervous about her big day. Lili had stayed with her every day trying to reassure her like a sister would. She knew that Kagome had not been born into these pressures and expectations like she had. When she had offered to help Kagome dress and do her hair on the first day when she would be presented, Kagome had jumped up and down in childish joy accepting gratefully.

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Sesschanfan- Thank you so much. I do have to agree that I could never see Sesshy doing something like peeing himself, but it would be funny as hell!

Sesshy's Mate2012- Thanks again. I am so glad you like it!

Poisinrose- Don't worry about Miroku. I have other plans for his wind tunnel. Hehehehe

Failurenottotry- Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you appreciate it. Mine will have a few smutty moments, but not overly done to the point where that's all there is to it.

Safuuru- Thank you once again for the wonderful review!

Sesshomaru2004- LOL. Don't worry I am going to bring Inuyasha into the picture with Kagome again. I have a few things up my sleeves. Evil wink!

ThePandaHat- I love writing scenes like the ones coming up. Their meetings are gonna be AWESOME!

Rose-Opal- I understand your concern, and yes she would not be a pup. She would be a colt or a fawn. I just haven't had the time to go back and change it yet.