Disclaim: I do not own any of the Inu Yasha characters.

Author's note: I forgot to let some of you know how old everyone is. Kagome is 17 almost 18, Sesshoumaru is 20, Inu Yasha is about 17, Sango is 18, Miroku is 18 ½, Shippou and Rin are both about 8. None of these are in demon age because I'm not quite sure how to do it yet. With the whole Inu Yasha pinned to a tree for 50 years makes it kinda difficult. Kagome is older than Inu Yasha in demon years, but in human years they are about the same age.

Sesshoumaru may become a little OOC later on. Kagome has to change him somehow. Lol. Anyways on with the fic!

Chapter 7

Kagome's group had been traveling for about an hour now. She was starting to wonder when she would see this castle. She looked toward the setting sun and there it was. The Western Castle in all its glory. It didn't look like a normal Japanese castle, but more of one from the medieval times. It had a large wall that reminded her of the Great Wall of China surrounding it, and it seemed the only way to get in was to fly over. The castle seemed to made out of some kind of granite/marble. It shone with the elegance of the Lord that was holding her. The material of the castle walls were almost a silver gray color that shone with the sun, but would make it look dark at night.

They passed over the walls and what Kagome saw made tears come to her eyes. She saw beautiful gardens of flowers of all kind, but the one that caught her eye was the huge field of white lilies. She remembered that lilies where the last gift she received from her adopted grandfather. Those were also the same flowers that were at his funeral. She would make sure to go see the garden before she left Sesshoumaru's castle.

"Sesshoumaru, its magnificent. I've never seen anything more beautiful in my life..." said Kagome with awe.

'I have.' Thought Sesshoumaru while he gazed at the woman-child in his arms. "Yes, it is a sight to see. I am pleased that you approve." He said.

'What is wrong with you?!' Spoke a voice in his head. 'You're acting like you love this girl!'

'She is just an enigma to me. She may be beautiful, but she is probably just like the rest.'

'PROBABLY?!! Try definitely. What happened to you, you used to be so sure of yourself, now you use probably?'

'Shut up. I am Lord of the Western Lands. She will not affect this Sesshoumaru.' And the conversation in his head was finished.

While Sesshoumaru was dealing with his little voice in his head, Kagome was dealing with one of her own.

'He looks so handsome with the sunset on his face...I can't be attracted to Sesshoumaru! This is Inu Yasha's killer brother!'

'But you do like him. You've always thought he was beautiful since the first time you saw him. You admired his skills in fighting and the regal air around him.' Said the voice.

'Yea...NO! I can't fall for Sesshoumaru! I refuse to get hurt again. Inu Yasha did enough the first time. I know I'm over Inu Yasha, but I don't want to feel like that again when I saw him with Kikyo.' Argued Kagome.

'Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Whatever you say...But I'll be back.' Said the voice.

They landed on the east side of the Castle where the stables where at. A caretaker put Ah-Un in its stable while the others went inside.

"Welcome home Lord Sesshoumaru." Said a beautiful cat demon.

She was dressed in one of those outfits like Sango's but with red on it. She had green eyes with slit pupils and flecks of amber in them. She had a nice womanly shape and lean muscles. She was obviously a fighter. Her hair flowed down her back in mahogany waves; Kagome couldn't tell if her hair was brown or red. It seemed to be a mix. She had one pink horizontal stripe under each eye. To put it lightly she was beautiful.

"Oh my...My Lady, it is an honor to meet you." Bowed the cat demon as she got on the floor to bow as deep as she could with her head on the ground.

"Please, there is no need for that. Please rise and call me Kagome. I hate all that formality stuff." Said Kagome nervously. She always hated when people were so formal towards her, she always got nervous for some weird reason when she should feel honored that someone would address her as such.

"I shouldn't, My Lady, it would be improper and you are a higher being than I. The immortal. Forgive me for spying on you earlier." Apologized the cat demon.

"Fine. I command you to call Kagome. Surely you cannot deny a command. Also what is your name?" asked Kagome.

"Kisha. I am a spy for Lord Sesshoumaru. I also sometimes take care of Rin when I am at the castle, other times I am with my team of other specialized demons on a mission of some sort." Said Kisha.

"Kisha will you please show Kagome to the room next to mine and across from Rin's so she may get more comfortable and prepare her for dinner." Commanded Sesshoumaru.

"Yes, My Lord. Come, Kagome." Spoke Kisha.

"Wait. What about my kit?" questioned Kagome.

"He shall go with Rin and the nanny to be taken care of." Answered Sesshoumaru as he walked off to who knows where.

Kagome followed Kagome while the children followed behind talking about nothing and everything. Meanwhile, Kagome was looking at all the intricate items and designs of the inside of the Western Castle. There were paintings of past lords and ladys. Vases of all sorts of color filled with flowers that Kagome guessed Rin picked. The floor was made of not wood but of marble. The walls were painted a deep red color that was almost the color of Sesshoumaru's eyes when he transformed. The ceiling was very tall, tall enough to fit a transformed Sesshoumaru. All in all, Sesshoumaru's castle was amazing inside and out.

"Here is your room, Kagome. You kit will be in the room across from you, which is Rin's. Lord Sesshoumaru's room is between yours and Rin's, which is the room that is the end of this hall. The hot springs is on the other side of Rin's room. There is also one in Lord Sesshoumaru's room, but that is his private chamber." Explained Kisha.

"Thank you, Kisha. I think I shall take a bath. Um...is there anything that I could wear for dinner?" asked Kagome.

"Lord Sesshoumaru made sure to tell a servant to leave you some clothes. They are in the armoire over there. I shall return in an hour to take you to the dinning room." Said Kisha as she left Kagome.

Kagome looked around the room for the first time. It was gorgeous. The theme was pure white. Everything was white. There were sheer white curtains that led to a balcony with a little breakfast table and a small couch to laze around in the sun. The bed wasn't a futon like she thought it would be. Come to think of it most of the Castle was westernized. The bed was that of a canopy with another sheer overhanging on it. The frame of the canopy was black and had vines printed into it. She sat on the bed and practically sank into it. The bed was so soft and felt like a featherbed like the one she had at home. There was a desk, the armoire, a beauty table with makeup and a gigantic full-length mirror. All of these were made out of wood. She decided to gather her bathing supplies and head to the hot springs. She saw another door and peered inside. Obviously this was the hot springs, but not the one she thought she was looking for.

'Oh well. I'll only be a few.' Thought Kagome.

She bathed quickly using her favorite jasmine smelling soap and shampoo. She went back to her room and went to the armoire. When she opened it up, she was amazed by all the beautiful kimonos that were inside. All different colors, from training gis to sleeping yukatas to the most exquisite kimonos she'd ever seen. Kagome chose a midnight blue one with pink sakura blossoms that fluttered all over. Also on the back was a picture of all the phases of the moon. The lining of the sakura blossoms and around the whole kimono was white. Kagome didn't need to use the beauty table, for when she transformed that day in her house, her lips turned a beautiful lushes shade of red and her cheeks turned to the perfect shade that made her look like she had blush on. Her eyelashes already were thick and looked like she wore mascara. She left her hair down instead of putting it in a low ponytail that reminded people too much of Kikyo, for who she now knew she never was.

Kisha entered the room and gasped.

"You look beautiful, Kagome. Lord Sesshoumaru shall approve." Stated Kisha.

"I did not do this to have Sesshoumaru's approval. It was only common courtesy since this dinner will most likely be formal." Spoke Kagome with an are of dignity.

Kisha led Kagome to the dinning room. It was westernized like the rest of the castle. Instead of being on the floor like a traditional Japanese dining room, this one had a long table with chairs made out of wood. The room was made out of a mahogany colored wood with a fire lit in a stone fireplace across the dining room table. Rin and Shippou were already there chatting away while Sesshoumaru blatantly ignored them. Kagome entered with a push from Kisha. Sesshoumaru turned and was shocked at the sight before him. There, stood Kagome, dressed in a beautiful dark blue kimono that was one of his mother's favorites. She looked gorgeous.

"Momma!" squealed Shippou, "You look pretty! Rin and I had such a fun time together. She showed me all her toys and around the castle!"

"Kagome looks pretty, doesn't she Lord Sesshoumaru?" asked Rin to the stoic demon lord.

"Yes. That she does." Complimented Sesshoumaru.

Kagome blushed and took the seat that was next to Sesshoumaru and Shippou. The servants brought dinner in and they all dug in.

"Shippou! Use your chop sticks and put your napkin in your lap please." Reprimanded Kagome.

Shippou did as he was told. Rin saw this and did the same as Shippou. Everyone continued eating. Sesshoumaru kept stealing glances at Kagome hoping no one would realize what he was doing. Kagome felt eyes upon her and looked to Sesshoumaru. He seemed to be staring at her very intently. She turned away and continued with her meal. Sesshoumaru was shocked that she was blushing or anything. All she did was give him the cold shoulder. Most females would be happy that he gave them any attention at all. This one was very different.

'What are you doing? Thinking about courting her? Ridiculous...'

'Shut up. I am just curious about this woman-child. She seems to not be affected by me at all. She also has great power that I wish to look into and possibly test myself against.' Argued Sesshoumaru to the voice that continued to haunt him.

'She will be your downfall. Just you wait and see.' Said the voice as it faded away.

Dinner was a quick affair. The children ran off leaving Sesshoumaru and Kagome alone.

"Kagome, would you like to walk in the gardens with me?" Asked Sesshoumaru, trying to be the polite host.

"I would love to. Ever since I saw that gardens I've been dying to see them." Said an excited Kagome.

They walked through the maze of the castle into the gardens. Kagome headed toward the field of white lilies. She kneeled down to take in the full effect of the beautiful scent of the lilies. When she sat up again, she had tears in her eyes. They started to fall one by one. Sesshoumaru smelled the salt of her tears and asked,

"Kagome, why are you crying?"

"It's nothing...just something silly." Whispered Kagome trying to hold on to her tears.

"Please, tell me what's wrong." Said Sesshoumaru as he kneeled down and held Kagome like he did Rin when she would wake up crying from a bad dream.

"My grandfather on my father's side. These are the same kind of flowers that he gave to me before he died, and these were the same flowers that were at his funeral." Said Kagome as she broke down crying.

Sesshoumaru understood what it was like to lose someone that was special to you. What he didn't know is that other beings other than himself could feel like that.

'Maybe Kagome is different. Maybe she isn't like the rest.' Thought Sesshoumaru.

Kagome's sobs subsided after a few minutes and she finally spoke,

"Thank you, Sesshoumaru. I needed that. I have so many things that I have to deal with and the stress is getting to me. I think I just need a little break."

"You could stay at the Western Castle for a while if you wish." Offered Sesshoumaru.

"I would like that very much." Answered a beaming Kagome.

They sat in silence looking at the lilies with the moonlight reflecting off of them. Suddenly Kisha came out of the castle looking for Sesshoumaru.

"Lord Sesshoumaru! Lord Sesshoumaru! The Eastern Lord is here! He says he wishes to speak to you right away!" Yelled Kisha.

"Tell him I shall be there shortly." Answered Sesshoumaru, "Kagome, would you like to come with me and see how diplomacy works in the demon society?"

"I would greatly appreciate that since I will be having to learn all of that anyways..." sighed Kagome.

"Why would you need to learn demon diplomacy?" questioned Sesshoumaru.

"For when my people are brought back to life, and I take my place as the legendary." Answered Kagome.

"Yes, that's right. I wasn't totally sure if you were the legendary or not, but now you have confirmed it. No wonder you have been deeply stressed. The prophecy is your destiny." Said Sesshoumaru.

"I know. We must speak of that later. Right now we need to go see your visitor." Said Kagome as she led him back into the castle.

They went to Sesshoumaru's study where the Eastern Lord was waiting to discuss demon matters.

"To what do I owe this pleasure, wolf?" asked Sesshoumaru with malice in his voice. This visitor was obviously not welcome in his home.

"I have come from the other lords to tell you that you need to take a mate. But that is not the important message that the other lords and I have discussed. Naraku is getting out of hand. We must stop him. The other lords and myself have lost warriors including our own kin. That bastard and his incarnate, Kagura, killed half of my clan." Raged the Eastern Lord.

"You will refrain from speaking in that language in front of a lady." Said Sesshoumaru with deadly calm.

"KOUGA?!!" said a surprised Kagome.

"Who is this woman?" asked Kouga.

"You idiot! Kouga, its me Kagome!"

"KAGOME?!! What happened to you?!!" said a shocked Kouga.

Well, that's another chappie! How'd you like it? I hope this was a good one. I was a lot more descriptive in it. This is also a longer chapter. I hope to make all my Chapters longer. I have an outline for this story but not the whole story, just for the next 9 chapters. So stay with the story if you want to read more and please REVIEW! REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!

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