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Ch. 11

A/N I would just like to thank my reviewers for their support and I would also like to say thanks to Cindygirl for letting me borrow her idea. Now on with the story.

Sesshomaru and co. had to help the servants prepare the palace for the arrival of the other 3 lords and their wives and sons. They had to help air out the rooms, putting in clean linens and just making sure that everything and everyone is perfect. Kagome oversaw it all and perfected the areas that were imperfect. At one time Sesshomaru asked her why she was making everything perfect and she said that it was to show the lords and more importantly their ladies that she can make a castle perfect while also being able to at least somewhat protect her home from danger.

After a month of cleaning and preparing the lords and ladies began to arrive. Kagome was waiting in the main hall wearing a beautiful blue and silver silk kimono that accented her eyes. Her hair was pulled into a low ponytail. She had asked Sesshomaru to stand by her side while she greeted the guests and so he was beside her wearing traditional white hakamas (I believe that's what their called anyway). In that time period of preparing they have gotten to know each other a lot better and they began to really truly like each other.

Flashback

After a couple of days of being with Kagome Sesshomaru realized that he was starting to fall in love with Kagome even though he was trying to repress such feelings for her. Little did he know that Kagome was also falling in love with Sesshomaru. She worked even harder than he did to repress her emotions. She was the Great Demoness Kagome and she didn't want to be brought down by a mere mortal man who probably didn't even understand the politics of demon society much less how amazing it is that the demoness actually is as great and as powerful as she is. (In her mind this is how it's playing out anyway but we all know the truth right?).

Anyway Sesshomaru had an idea about how things went in the feudal era he did know about roles of men and women in this time period. He was in an awe of sorts at just how much the lady of the western lands had accomplished especially with all of the ideas about how women aren't meant to rule.

After a particularly exhausting day of cleaning and cooking Sesshomaru asked Kagome if he could talk to her in private. Sango, Miroku, Rin, and Shippou all heard so they very sneakily followed them wanting to know what Sesshomaru would say to her. They had an idea about it because poor Sesshomaru talks in his sleep and they heard him talking about her.

Kagome led Sesshomaru to her private office and closed the door behind him so that no one would be able to hear what he had to say to her. She pointed to a very comfortable looking leather chair and she sat down behind her desk and folded her hands together "Ok Sesshomaru what did you want to talk to me about?" "Well Kagome I just thought I would let you know that I really like you." Kagome's jaw dropped at this sudden comment and then Sesshomaru did something that neither of them expected.

He jumped out of the chair and he pulled her into a very romantic, passionate kiss. When they broke the kiss due to lack of oxygen they both looked away from each other blushing madly. Sesshomaru looked down at the floor kind of embarrassed and then he ran out of the room. Kagome just stood there in shock one hand on her lips and a slight smile her face that people wouldn't see unless they looked hard enough.

End Flashback

Fingers were snapping in front of her face and voices were calling her name. Kagome suddenly came out of her memories of past happenings. She blushed slightly and saw Sesshomaru standing in front her contemplating how to bring her back to earth. She just smiled at him and asked if the lords and ladies have arrived yet. He said that they have been sighted and should be coming in any time soon.

They saw the first lord and lady arriving as they spoke. Kagome walked up to them and they were introduced as lord Haru and Lady Kisa of the south. They were both tiger demons and then their son's were introduced as lords Yuki, Kyo, and Ryaku. The first two would be the ones fighting for her hand while Ryaku was to young to be participating in such events. All three of them were Tiger demons and were very good fighters supposedly. Yuki has a dark tan look with black hair and orange stripes, Kyo has orange hair and his black stripes were zigzagged all around his hair. They both have tawny eyes that seemed to watch everyone's every move. Lady Kisa and Kagome gave eachother hugs before she told a servant to lead them to their perspective rooms.

The next lord and lady to arrive is Lord Tykariu and Lady Tsui from the North. Both of them are puma's (not sure if they reside in Japan but as of now they do). The lord had long charcoal black hair and the lady had a sort of grayish hair color. Tsui and Kagome hugged before ordering another servant to send them to their rooms. The lord informed her that their son will be arriving in a couple of days because of some business that he had to take care of.

After Lord Tykariu and Lady Tsui went to their rooms the final lord arrived. (im sure you can guess who it is). Lord Kouga of the Northern lands arrived last (I can't remember if ive already introduced him but here he is). Lord Kouga is a wolf demon with long black hair tied in a high ponytail and beautiful azure eyes. He gave Kagome a deep bow and took her hand and kissed it gently. He gave her one of his famous smirks and stood up again to walk to his room following a servant.

Sesshomaru looked at this with disgust not liking him one bit. A hour or so later Naraku showed up and Kagome growled and said "Naraku what the hell are you doing here? I kicked you out you are no longer welcome in my own". Naraku just chuckled and said "Dearest Kagome I am a powerful male and I am interested in winning the right to mate you. Besides who else would have suggested this to your grandfather but me?" He laughed and walked away. Kagome let out a deep growl and Sesshomaru walked up behind her to rub her shoulders trying to calm her down. She slowly stopped growling and they went to the dining area where everyone will proceed to dine and then the young men will be presented and the rules of the game will be explained.

A/N: Wow a little over two pages. I think that deserves a round of applause. I also added a bit of romance to this chapter and if anyone had any ideas about the fighting and stuff then please let me know. Also I am not updating till I get at least 5 reviews if I get more then even better so please review.