Chapter 21

Today was the big day Naomi grabbed Kagome and went to the indoor hot springs that were a part of their home. Already there and waiting was a large number of female servants who quickly went to work on washing the two of them. Once clean they were dried off toe nails and finger nails trimmed and painted. When they dried Naomi turned to Kagome and said: "Stand up with your arms out and eyes closed so we can be surprised with what our men choose for us to wear."

Kagome nodded and both women stood arms out while the servants went to work on dressing them. Once the outfit was complete each lady was lead to a chair and asked to sit down as they worked on hair and makeup. It took a while for them to be completely done and a coat to be put over them so they wouldn't see what they were wearing. They were rushed to the car that was waiting to take them to the arena. The drive was relatively short and it wasn't long before they were escorted out and taken to the waiting area. Naomi turned to Kagome saying, "When I am announced I will take off my coat you, however, will keep yours on until a winner is announced."

Kagome nodded although she didn't understand why she was to keep hers on but she didn't mind it was a little chilly. They waited a while before she heard Sesshomaru say, "Guests please be seated first I'd like to introduce myself I am Lord of the Western lands Sesshomaru. Next, I will introduce my mate Lady of the Western lands Naomi."

That was her cue she took off her coat and headed to the center of the arena where Sesshomaru stood. She glimpsed at herself before going out into the open finding out that she was wearing a kimono that not only symbolized her being his mate and lady of the West but also carrying his pup. She made her way to him before bowing slightly he kissed her hand before handing her the microphone. His emotionless mask firmly in place she knew he had been surprised by her outfit by the slight look of shock in his eyes that was there for only a few seconds. She turned around letting his clawed hand drop to her waist lying protectively over her growing belly. She smiled at the audience saying, "Allow me to introduce Lord Koga of the Eastern wolf tribe and the male that issues this challenge for any and all how claim rights over his intended mate. Now for the lady in question Kagome Miko of the Western lands."

That was her cue and out she came with a look of shock when she saw Koga barely dress tail visible and on display for all to see just as Sesshomaru had dawned on his Futile Era attire. She bowed to Naomi and Sesshomaru before turning and bowing to Koga much to his displeasure. Naomi smiled as she announced, "The first contestant is Mrs. Higurashi she issues a challenge of knowledge."

Kagome watched as her Mother entered the arena and walked over to Koga. She asked him multiple questions about Kagome and wolf demon traditions before finally stepping away and saying, "I approve" then patting her daughter's shoulder whispering, "I like this one better" before leaving the arena.

Naomi announced, "Next we have Kagome's pups they wish to issue a mental challenge." The two young adult children stepped out and gave him a Chinese finger trap putting it on his fingers and leaving him to figure out how to get out. It took a while before he got out and he did the other one stepped forward asking, "If you had to choose between my Mother and a pup which would you choose?"

Koga replied, "I'd try to save both but since a pup is more defenseless than your Mother I'd rescue the pup first and then rush to your Mother's aide hoping to get there in time." They both smiled before nodding before saying, "We approve" and heading out of the arena.

Naomi handed the microphone back to her mate as he escorted her and Kagome to the viewing area. They went up the stairs and sat down in the balcony overlooking the arena once they were safe Sesshomaru announced, "Final contestant in a physical challenge InuYasha of the Western lands. You battle until one is unconscious or surrenders to the other."

InuYasha came out sword in hand saying, "Let's end this mangy wolf and you can go home with your tail between your legs never being able to claim her as yours" he grinned his sole purpose was to stop the wolf he had already mated someone else but he wouldn't mind having a second female to mate with and since Kagome would be the beta female she'd have no authority. He was secretly glad of that his new mate was way more submissive and never tried to punish him. He had trained her to believe since he was alpha he couldn't be punished and that he'd take a second mate she'd have to keep in line. He knew she could she was very dominate with women it was only males she was submissive to.

The fight began Koga put all his effort into it, he would not be losing even if it meant having to knock the hanyu out cold. He used his speed to his advantage either dodging or out maneuvering InuYasha's blows from his sword. Koga use his feet to kick InuYasha in the gut and then knock him over. He was pleasantly surprised that InuYasha was very rusty as if he hadn't picked up a sword in years. He found it easy to land multiple punches in the face and gut before having to retreat as InuYasha's reflexes were slow and he moved so quickly it was easy to avoid being hit in return. Koga had been hoping for an epic battle between them but he quickly found that InuYasha had let himself go deciding not to keep up on his physical fitness. He could tell InuYasha was rapidly growing tired and while he was still toned it was nowhere near the level that was required in the Futile Era. All too soon he had knocked the wind out of InuYasha with a harsh blow to the chest and he was on the arena floor passed out leaving him as the victor in the battle.