So because of my long absence I will be gracing my loyal readers with a second chapter tonight! Please Enjoy!
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Hyougiin-The Council
Kagome smiled hugging her children before watching Sesshomaru converse with Miroku.
"Momma, dad says your going to council, what happened?" Shippo asked looking at her concerned
"We had an attack, we're ok but we fear for the twins and you, so we are getting this taken care of quickly" Kagome said softly
"Kagome, Sesshomaru wants us to talk you through council, they have an opening tomorrow and two years from now. This is going to be very quick" Sango said approaching with Kaori. Kagome followed them, the twins clinging to her kimono.
"Ok, what's going to happen now?" She asked following them into the library
"Tonight we will all go to the council building, Rin and Shippo, myself, Inuyasha, Lady Sada and the twins are required to attend, Kaori and Miroku will go as your and Sesshomaru's retainers, the water demons as witnesses" Sango explained
"The trail itself will go one of two ways. One he can challenge you or Sesshomaru to battle, or the council will review all the evidence and decide on their own" Kaori spoke next "We have a feeling that he will challenge Sesshomaru because he wants Sesshomaru's lands. We are however going to through him a loop with Mitsuki and Kijani, because right now he believes if he kills Sesshomaru the west is without an heir"
"What is it required I wear and is proper feudal era behavior expected for when I address Sesshomaru"
"You can speak to him however you wish, you are his equal, we will address you as Lord and Lady, the kids as mother and father, and dress will be very traditional" Sango said softly, Kagome nodded in understanding
"What will be his punishment"
"Most likely death" Sango answered and Kagome nodded again
"We need to leave" Sesshomaru spoke entering the room. Kagome nodded and handed Kijani to him. They walked into the entrance hall, everyone following.
"I figured you would be the one to escort us Lord Chikao" Kagome spoke smiling at him
"Hmm, you have changed Kagome"
"No, not changed, this is what I looked like as a human, I had to blend in somehow" Kagome said smiling at him before moving forward with Mitsuki "I'd like you to meet our daughter Mitsuki and our son Kijani, whom Sesshomaru is holding"
"So you were with child when you left"
"I didn't leave by choice" Kagome whispered "The jewel ripped me away"
"I'm sorry, come we must go" Chikao said softly leading them to the large car out front.
The next day Kagome awoke early and began getting ready. She wore seven layer kimono, that had a slightly modern twist. The first five were different patterns and solids in the colors of blood red, white and purple. The sixth layer was gold with the same hexagon flower pattern that was on Sesshomaru's attire only in baby blue. The seventh and more modern layer wrapped around her body and was black with white rose petals , a violet dragon that wrapped itself around her and a blood red crescent moon facing west. Her obi was blue with a gold pattern. She had pulled her hair up, pinning in a silver moon clip and some simply white flowers and adding just a hint of modern make up before claiming herself ready. She then moved to assist her children. Rin and Shippo entered a few moments later wearing a five layer kimono done in pinks and purples, and a traditional men's kimono in blues and golds. She dressed Kijani in black and red and Mitsuki in white and red. Sesshomaru entered dressed in his usual attire. They moved to meet the others who were dressed as they had been before, Kaori's and Sango's were three layers and bore the western crest, as all their clothing did.
"We're ready" Kagome spoke for them all. She walked with Sesshomaru allowing Sango and Kaori to carry the twins. They entered the room and the Northern lord rose in anger"
"What do you dare bring before us Sesshomaru! You know the rules, only those in your house in attendance"
"There are none here with me who are not part of my house"
"The human bitch at your side and the two disgraces she brought with her" He spoke smugly
"My mate and my heirs"
"You have not had enough time to produce such"
"You then have been ill informed; your father must not have told you I took a mate almost five hundred years ago. Now may we start, I grow tired of these accusations"
"Indeed, Takeshi By what trial do you wish" The head of the council asked
"By battle" he answered smirking at Sesshomaru
"You're chosen opponent"
"Sesshomaru's little human bitch" He smirked as Kagome placed a hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder.
"Let me prove myself, I hold all the cards" Kagome said wisely, he nodded reluctantly watching as she stood and addressed the council "Great Council, I will accept his challenge, but please allow me to change clothing, I hardly think it's a fair battle for me to wear seven layers while he wears but two" She spoke bowing at the waist
"We will honor your request, you have an hour to prepare"
"Thank you" Kagome said turning to Sango and Kaori, both nodded and gave their mates the twins "Sesshomaru, please stay, its going to take me the hour to undress, I know what I'm doing"
"I do not like this, but I will trust you" He said as she and the girls left the room.
"Mother doesn't have any weapons" Rin said softly
"She doesn't need them" Shippo said with a smirk as he reassured his sister "Don't forget who she is"
"The brat has a point" Inuyasha said smirking as Kijani pulled on his hair
Well there it is! I hope you enjoyed! Please Review!
~Redshadow17