Miko: k, ima back! Ok, I got asked a question if I had planned to make Higen a vampire from the beginning and the answer is no. It just popped in my head while typing...And as for the cousins getting married, that to wasn't planned, I just make up stuff as I go along and after awhile I realized every thing so I had to go back and fix everything so...ya...lol...and Oh before I forget, someone asked if the name 'Darshia' came from a show called wolfs rain...I don't watch the show but I was flipping through the channels when I heard the name being called out by this woman with purple hair so...ya.

Last time:

"Lord Higen, if I can, could I ask you something?"

"You may." Came Higen's reply. "As long as it is a reasonable question."

Again Kagome nodded. "It is, I was just wondering though, all the Lord's are demons, including you and yet I can not smell your demon blood."

Higen laughed. "That my dear is because I am not really a demon...well in a sense I am but your automatic assumption that all the Lord's are demons is incorrect."

Kagome stared up at Higen who continued to stare in front of him.

"Then what kind of demon are you?" she asked. The next words to come out of his mouth seemed to ring loud and clear.

"A vampire."

Now:

Kagome gasped. A vampire was the least thing she thought the man standing beside her would be. But then-. Kagome looked up at him. He sort of reminded her of a person that would come out of one of the old black and white movies made in America. Yup, definitely creepy yet, why was he being so nice? Kagome always thought that vampire's were mean and evil creatures of the night, yet this man seemed almost caring and affectionate; a real father figure kind of guy.

'That settles it.' Kagome thought. 'I'll just have to keep an eye on-.' However, before she could finish, Kagome was pulled from her thoughts to an earth-shattering scream.

"What's going on?" she asked no one in particular. Higen stiffened.

"Darshia..." he said just above a whisper. Kagome heard him and looked up.

"Who?" She asked.

Higen chose to answer Kagome's question by grabbing her hand and dragging her back into the ballroom.

Kagome looked around when Higen stopped moving. Nothing had changed. People were still dancing, and eating like nothing had happened. Again Kagome looked up at Lord Higen.

"What's going on?" she asked.

"Nothing!" Higen spat. "However, I would like to find Lord Sesshomaru to confirm-."

"Confirm what, Higen?" Came a voice. Higen and Kagome turned around to find Sesshomaru standing with his arms crossed. His eyes void of all emotion but his position stating he was pissed. Kagome took a hesitant step back. Had she or Higen done something wrong?

"Kagome!" Sesshomaru yelled. "Please, come stand beside me."

Kagome blinked. 'Did he just use my name and the word please in the same sentence?'

"Kagome!" Sesshomaru yelled again. "Now!"

Kagome silently walked over to Sesshomaru, who for some reason continued to stare at Higen.

"What my Lord Sesshomaru?" Higen asked. "If you think I had any thing to do with this you are sadly mistaken!"

'To do with what?' Kagome asked herself. 'What the hell is going on?'

"Who then?" Sesshomaru spat. "Would do it?"

'DO WHAT?'

"But I assure you my Lord I didn't!"

Sesshomaru continued to stare at Higen. "And have you proof of your innocence?"

"Aye." He softly chuckled. "I was with Lady Kagome all night. I couldn't have."

'Couldn't have what?' Kagome thought. "What the hell is going on? Who screamed? What is Higen being accused of?" Kagome yelled. Sesshomaru growled low, signaling Kagome's silence.

"I really need to teach you to watch your tongue!" Sesshomaru yelled at Kagome, never taking his eyes of Higen. Higen shifted under Sesshomaru's intense stare.

"This is ridiculous!" Higen finally yelled. "Why would I disobey the covenant, my Lord, please..."

Sesshomaru didn't answer, and instead turned his attention to Kagome. "Kagome. Go find Ah-Un."

Kagome blinked. "Why?"

Sesshomaru growled. "Do not ever question me woman!" Sesshomaru yelled. "Do as I said!"

Kagome nodded. "As you wish." She said, slowly inching down the hallway leading outside. Sesshomaru watched Kagome walk away until she was out of site. He then turned his attention back on Higen.

"My Lord..." Higen trailed off. "I..."

Sesshomaru growled. "I am aware of your little game, Higen. Stop playing the fool!"

"But-."

"Silence! Don't lie to this Sesshomaru! I can smell the fear on you you're lying. Don't hide it any longer!"

"But-."

"I said silence!" Sesshomaru yelled. "I don't think the council, or the covenant would be to happy to know that you've reverted to your old ways!"

"Preposterous!" Higen yelled. "If you truly believe that I would revert to the way I used to be you must be out of your mind! I tried to keep friendly. I even invited you and your mate to this gathering! But if you truly believe that I would do such a thing, then please leave. I have no wish to look upon your face any longer!"

Sesshomaru didn't move, and his stare stayed an intense glare. "Very well." He said finally. "I will find what I need on a later date, please excuse me." And with that, Sesshomaru walked off in the direction Kagome had just left. But as he walked the halls, intense powers meet his nostrils. He stopped walking and looked around for the source emitting so much power. However, just as he looked up, another earth shattering scream meet his sensitive ears. Sesshomaru froze.

"Kagome!"

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Miko: Woot! Yay! I finally did another chapter...and it doesn't make a lot of sense...or does it? Muwhahahahaha! Lol. Anyway, I'm really sorry for not updating in a while...I've been busy with FOUR guys that like me! Gods it rocks! Lol, but ya...the hard part is choosing who I'm going to go out with, lol. But ya, please review!