A/N: My internet service is going to be down for a while because we're switching companies, so please forgive me but I might not update for a while. Gomen-na.

To Love

Sota sate silently for a while listening to the "plan." He wasn't sure until he turned and saw Kagome's reassuring smile.

"But if we get caught then."

But Sango cut him off.

"Don't worry, we won't."

"But."

"PLEASE!"

"Ok."

"Arigato."

The two girls left the room and Sota got to work. His job was to forge a letter from Inuyasha's family saying that he needs to return for a while, yet still leaves a reason for him to come back.

*Dinner Time*

"So Sango, you're going home the day after tomorrow, right?"

"Hai, your majesty."

"I suppose Miroku will be going with you?"

"Hai, and if it's ok with you, then I'd like to take Kagome with me?"

"It's fine as long as Kouga goes too, since they are engaged after all."

"Hai!"

Kagome gets up from her seat.

"Father, may I be excused? I don't feel that well."

"Hai. Sango if it's not too much trouble, would you please escort Kagome back to her room?" "Sure."

Sango got up from her place at the table and helped Kagome out of the room. As soon as they were sure that no one would be able to see or hear them, they headed for Sota's chambers. Sota however had gotten permission to skip dinner saying how he had a lot of studying to do. When they got there, Sota was at his desk working.

"Sota-no-onichan."

"Nain yo?"

"Is it done."

"Hai."

Sota hands Kagome a letter and she reads it.

Your Majesty,

Our father had suddenly caught a very deadly sickness. We are not sure if he'll survive. During this time, we ask you allow Inuyasha to come home to help out. Arigato-gozaimasu! Sesshomaru

The girls eye the piece of work closely. It was perfect.

"Sota, this is perfect. Arigato."

"No problem, I'm glad to help."

Kagome turns to Sango and hands her the letter.

"Wait for me in my room. I have to talk to Sota for a while."

Sango knew what she meant and left the room.

"Sota?"

"Nani?"

"You know how you're going to be the next king."

"Hai."

"Well, you need to marry before you can receive the crown."

"So."

"Have you got any ideas as to which princess it's going to be?"

"No."

"Well, I heard mommy and daddy talking and they said that is you don't have a bride by your next birthday then you can't have the thrown."

"I."

"Is there a special someone you love?"

"There is someone, but I can't have her."

"Why not?"

"Because she's already engaged."

"Gomen-na. Do I know her?"

"Kagome, why are you asking me all this?"

"I was just wondering. Gomen-nasai."

"It's ok. I'm just kind of tired."

"Well, I guess I'll leave now."

Kagome turned around and walked out the door.

(I do want you to know, it's just right now is not the best time. Gomen.)

Kagome went back to her room.

"So, did her spill?"

"No."

"He is so stubborn."

"Have you given it to him?"

"Yea. The king should get it tomorrow morning."

"Great. But hey tell me the whole plan now." "Ok, so the king is going to get this letter and Inuyasha is going to leave tomorrow night. He will wait for us at the half wait point. Once we see the royal guards from my kingdom, your guards will go home. I figure daddy will probably send the general and his best men to protect us. I have written a letter to Kikyo informing her of this. She and the general are really good friends, so he'll find a way to go by himself. Then Inuyasha will join us, and we'll disguise him as a noble man. There at my kingdom, I'm hoping Kouga will fall in love with this really beautiful noble woman. She's about 17 or so. Then you'll have a reason to ditch Kouga. In about 1 month is when Sota will become king. Then he'll knight Inuyasha and you two can get married. And everything ends up happy."

"It's a great plan but."

"But what?"

"Do you have a backup in case something goes wrong?"

"Oops. I forgot."

"BAKA!"

"Don't worry it'll work."

"It better."

"It will, I promise. But now I must go. I'm tired."

"Ok, oyasumi-nasai."

"See you in the morning."

With that, Sango left the room and Kagome got ready for bed.

"Kagome."

SCREAM!

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Can't wait to hear what happens next? Well, you'll half to wait a while, unless you go to my school. They get to hear everything before everyone else. Not that I'm trying to be mean, it's just my friend at my school are my "editors." Stephanie-grammar perfectionist, and Brittany-spelling perfectionist. Julia just reads my fic and tells me about it. Ok, getting back on track, will Sango's plan work? Will Sota ever confess how he truly feels? Find out as our story continues. Sayonara & Arigato!