Hitachi got up with his eyes bleeding red and his claws growing along with his fangs and his stripes became jagged.
"Follow me daughter" he commanded.
She did as she was told and followed her father to the gates.
"CEASE THIS AT ONCE" he roared making everyone freeze in terror.
"K-Kagome" Sango knew her sister anywhere no matter the disguise.
Kagome was about to run to her sister but was held back by her enraged father.
"K-Kagome" Inuyasha gaped sheathing his sword.
"Am I to assume this half breed is the one who has disgraced my daughter" he growled deadly.
"DAUGHTER" they said surprised.
"Guards take the half breed to the dungeon and make sure to chain him" Hitachi ordered.
"Yes My Lord"
"Hey let go" Inuyasha struggled trying to free himself from their grip but was futile.
"Kagome what is going on" Sango asked coming closer but stopped hearing Hitachi warning growl.
He was not in the best of moods.
Before Kagome could answer Hitachi spoke "If answers are what you seek than follow" he took Kagomes arm and made her walk along side him as the others followed at a safe distance.
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"Half breed" Sesshomaru said coldly.
"Keh looks like icicle dick ain't as strong and all mighty as he believes" Inuyasha spat back.
"I see your mouth is as charming as ever little brother"
"Whatever" he growled.
Before another word could be spoken Hitachi came in with Kagome and the others following behind.
"Are you okay" Kioko said softly with worry in her voice.
"I am well. I am happy to see you are alright" Ichiro said leaning into her soft touch on his cheek earning two enraged growls from the two dog demons.
"Kagome what's going on. Who is that and why the hell are you touching that bastard when I'm right here" Inuyasha growled trying to contain his rage.
"BITE YOUR TONGUE WHELP. YOU WILL NOT SPEAK TO MY DAUGHTER IN SUCH A WAY"
"Look I can't really explain everything but long story short not only am I a full demon but also the daughter to the Lord of The North and Princess. I was born a demon along with my brother Souta and my grandfather is my fathers' father and is also a full demon. Souta, mother, and I had to go back to live in the present under certain circumstances but to ensure our safety my father locked away all of Soutas', mother, and I demonic power and features and I guess when I got my soul back that unlocked it" Kagome explained getting right to the point.
Everything was silent. How the hell were they suppose to say. Sango was the first to break the silence.
"I'm just glad to see you're okay" she said hugging her.
Hitachi turned his attention towards the 3 demons bound by his chains.
"It has come to my attention that you 3 wish to court and mate my daughter" he said getting their attention.
"What" Sango, Miroku, Kagome, and Inuyasha yelled.
Kagome didn't really care for Inuyasha so that will never happen but his father said 3 meaning Sesshomaru as well. She never really registered his confession the other night when he and Ichiro fought. She was too terrified to even think.
"Why would you want me as mate Lord Sesshomaru"
"Like This Sesshomaru said once before Kioko, you are unlike any other, human or demon. You interest this Sesshomaru very much and forever plagued his mind with thoughts of you and only you" he admitted looking into her eyes.
"Oh" she said meekly with pink cheek s looking away. Sesshomaru couldn't help but chuckle a little. He was not afraid to tell the woman he loves that he cares for her regardless the audience.
"WHAT THAT'S BULL KAGOME YOU KNOW HE HAS TO BE LYING" Inuyasha yelled.
"SILENCE VERMIN" Hitachi growled "I HAVE LONG TIRED OF YOUR MOUTH AND DISRESPECT ESPECIALLY TOWARDS MY DAUGHTER"
He hated this little bastard. He was the type to give the benefit of the doubt but his mouth and behavior were repulsive.
Inuyasha just keh'd and turned his head.
"Kioko" Ichiro called out softly. He was no fool. He saw there was something between her and the demon Lord and it pained him to no end knowing she may not be his after all.
She turned to face him and saw the pain in his eyes knowing that he must suspect something.
"It seems my daughter may be confused about where her heart lies so we will settle this in demon terms. All three of you will have a chance to court her properly. There will be a ball in 3 weeks at my palace in celebration of my family's' return. Kioko will announce the one she wishes to take as a mate. Until then you are all allowed to stay within the castle but you" he said turning a dangerous glare to Inuyasha " I do not like you nor do I like what I have heard about you but while you are here you will treat my palace and daughter with respect" he growled dangerously.
Inuyasha nodded in understanding.
Hitachi went to release them from their binds.
"Tomorrow is the beginning of the courting period and the three of you will have only 3 hours everyday with her but until then you three are to stay away from Kioko. It has been a stressful day so I do not need any of you making it worse or it will be your lives" he growled warningly.
"Izumi" he called. Not a moment later to see appear in front of him.
"Yes My Lord" she said softly with a respective bow.
"Show my guests to their chambers and make sure 4 of my strongest guards are guarding my daughters chambers. I want two outside of her door and two on her balcony" he instructed.
"Yes My Lord" she turned to the group "please follow me" she said.
They left leaving Hitachi and Kioko alone.
"Come on Kag—I mean Kioko spill, what has happened between you and Sesshomaru and who is this Ichiro?" Sango said pulling her into her chambers.
"Sango you guys can still call me Kagome" she sighed.
"Okay Kagome out with it. I need gossip and now" she said pleading making her laugh a little.
"Okay okay" she said sitting next to her "Ichiro is a child hood friend. Actually he's my best friend. We always talked and played together and he was always so protective of me and so sweet and gentle" she said with a dreamy far away look in her eyes "after a while we were inseparable and I started to have feelings for him and him me"
"Come on Kagome stop stalling" Sango said annoyed. She just trailed off and whatever she was thinking was good because she was redder than red.
"He was my first kiss and my first True love" she said softly with a smile but Sango heard and couldn't be happier.
"And when we had to be separated it was the worst thing that could possibly happen. I hated it so much and so did he the night before we left to return to the present for good we were in the gardens sitting in the tallest tree on the highest branch with me in his lap and I cried in his chest as he tried to comfort me. He could always read me like an open book. He knew when I needed to just cry and let it out you know. That same night I remember him tucking me in and kissing me goodnight. he slept on the floor by my bed just to stand guard. He refused to leave me alone until my departure"
Kagome couldn't help but smile warmly at the memory. That was he very first time feeling true and honest love. She felt so warm and tingly just thinking about it.
Sango has never seen her so at peace and content like this before and hoped to all the Kamis' above that whoever she picked would keep her like this forever.
"Um Kagome" she couldn't help but ask "what exactly went on between you and Sesshomaru"