Kagome took a deep breath before slowly letting it out.
"Are you ready Kaa-san?"
Rin asked and Kagome turned towards her daughter and nodded. She followed her out into the hallway and down into the courtyard. They both stopped at the top of the stairs and watched as all kinds of youkai filed into the castle for the meeting that had been called.
"Lady Kagome."
Kagome turned at the sound of her name to see one of the servants of the house bowed to her.
"Please, don't bow."
Kagome said and the young demoness stood up in confusion.
"What is it you need to tell me?"
Kagome asked softly and noticed the young woman relax.
"Lord Sesshomaru says you should head over to the throne room now."
She said and Kagome dipped her head in thanks before heading in that direction with Rin right beside her.
"Kaa-san, why did Oto-san call everyone here?"
Rin asked and Kagome smiled at her question.
"We are going to publically announce our mating sweetie."
She said and Rin smiled happily.
"So you really are my Kaa-san now."
She said and Kagome nodded at the energetic child before letting her run off ahead. Kagome used that time to calm her nerves. She knew what she had to do and she would get her revenge on Kimi for what she did.
"Where is this mate of yours Sesshomaru?"
Lord Stygian asked and Sesshomaru resisted the urge to sigh. Ever since he sent out the invitations to the remaining Lords of the lands they have been pestering him to tell them about Kagome, but he would wait and let them see her for themselves.
"Yes Sesshomaru, what is your mate like?"
Lord Dao of the North asked which was followed by a nod from Lord Stygian of the South.
"You will see when she arrives."
Was all Sesshomaru said and mentally smirked at their frowns.
It hadn't gone unnoticed that the Eastern Lord and Lady weren't present, but only Kimi, Kagome, and Sesshomaru knew why, the others all thought they couldn't make it but the truth would soon be revealed by Sesshomaru's mate after their announcement.
"Sessho-"
Lord Stygian started, but Sesshomaru cut him off as he stood up and silence fell over the room. He turned towards the doors just as Kagome walked into the room. She walked with such grace as she held her head high. She looked marvelous in the West's colors, but she also had some of the East's colors as well since she was after all the heir to the Eastern throne.
Once Kagome was standing at his side Sesshomaru turned to address the gathered youkai.
"I would like to present to you my chosen mate and the Lady of the West, as well as the current heir to the Eastern throne, Kagome."
Sesshomaru said and murmurs of disbelief and some not so kind comments could be heard from the youkai watching, but they were silenced by a glare from Sesshomaru.
"And who wish to challenge my right to mate Lord Sesshomaru should step forward now."
Kagome called out in a clear voice which held the authority of a Lady of the land. Sesshomaru saw that she was fighting back a smirk when Kimi stepped forward.
"I challenge you for the right to mate Lord Sesshomaru!"
She called out and this time Kagome couldn't hold back her smile.
"I'm going to enjoy this."
Sesshomaru heard Kagome say before she pulled off her outer robe and handed it to one of the servants before moving and jumping over the railing and landing in the middle of the four clans of youkai. The South with the Panther youkai, the North with the Wolf youkai, the East with the Inu youkai, and the West with the Silver Inu youkai.
"I accept your challenge Lady Kimi."
Kagome said and Sesshomaru found he couldn't help but smile at his mate as she got into her fighting stance.
A/N: Short as fuck, literally, I know. But I updated and this was mainly to see if I could update this one again. I will try my best to get back into this, I will. I'm tired of leaving loose-end stories and I am trying to fix that before writing any more new ones, but no promises. The next chapter will be longer, I promise you that. Just, review and hang with me.