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An Invitation From Sesshomaru

Inuyasha ran around his forest the following morning. Kikyo didn't come for him last night. He had to find her because he only had a couple more days before Sesshomaru mated Kagome to someone else and he refused to allow that to happen. She was his shard detector and his Kikyo when the real one wasn't around. No one else would have her. He searched everywhere and still found no sight or scent of her. Maybe she found a village that needed her help. That would delay her meeting him. He would give her one more day to return then he would go search for her.

Sesshomaru entered his castle and grabbed the first servant he came across. "Have the east wing scrubbed down from top to bottom. I don't want to smell any ningen scents in that wing except Rins." The servant bowed to him and left. Then he remembered Inuyasha's mate in the north wing. If he kept the thing in it for to long he would have to rebuild the whole wing. The stench of death and decay would not be able to be cleaned out. Then he thought of a plan. He went to his study and summoned one of his captains to him. "You can find my brother in his forest by the human village. Tell him that since he petitioned for Kagome early he may come visit her"

"But my Lord the ningen is no longer in your Palace." The captain looked at Sesshomaru in confusion.

"You are not in any position to question this Sesshomaru. Just do what I told you too and do not tell my brother that she is not here. Just tell him that he can come and see her. Now do not delay."

Well if that is what his lord wanted him to do he would do it. He didn't want to anger Sesshomaru. He was not a very lenient lord. He turned and left his lords study and went to find the hanyou in his forest. Hopefully he could be back by noon. He ran all mooring before reaching the forest and found the hanyou asleep in a tree. The hanyou awoke as he approached him. "Are you Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha smelled someone coming toward him. He saw one of his brothers soldiers heading toward him. What does he want? He jumped out of the tree and waited for him to approach. "What's it to you?"

"My Lord has sent a message for you. He bade me inform you that since you petitioned for the ningen named Kagome that you may come to his palace today to see her." He turned and left the hanyou. Now to return to the palace.

Inuyasha couldn't believe his luck. Did that mean that Sesshomaru had chosen him over that stupid wolf. He rubbed his hands together in glee. He would get to see Kagome today. He took off for the Western Palace.

Sesshomaru summoned the tailor to him and when she walked into his study and bowed to him. "I need a pair of gloves, a kimono and something to cover a ningens hair and face. I also need it to have a spell placed over it to cover the scent of the wearer. Which means that it would have to cover the stench of death. Can you do this?"

Touko looked at her lord. This had to be one of the weirdest orders that she had ever had and that is saying a lot. "When would you require such items My Lord?"

"By this afternoon." Sesshomaru watched as the tailor thought some more about his request.

"I can do it my Lord. I will have all you require back to you soon." Touko turned and left the room. She had a lot to take care of and a short time to do it. Luckily the hardest part would be finding a spell to cover the scent.

Sesshomaru summoned Satomi to him. She would help Inuyasha's mate to prepare for the afternoon meal. She entered his study and bowed to him he nodded his head to her. "Satomi have my brothers mate bathe using this powder." He handed her a satchel of the powder. "It will help cover the stench of death that emits from her. Have her brought to me before the meal." He dismissed the servant and returned to his paperwork.

Satomi left her lords study and rushed to the north wing. If the powder helped the stench of death she would make the lady sit in the bath for a while. Hopefully the more she soaked the better it worked. She entered the ladies chambers to find one of those soul stealers bringing her another helpless soul. As the lady soaked up the soul she remained by the door. She didn't like those snake like demons. As it left she walked further into the room. "My Lady you are to have the noon day meal with Lord Sesshomaru. I am to prepare you for your meal." She bowed and went to the hot springs and put the powder in it. Then she returned to the bedroom and guided the lady to the bath. I sure hope that powder works. She bathed the Lady and let her rest in the bath for a little while. When it was time for her to get out she helped her dress and fixed her hair. By the time it was done it was almost time for the lady to meet Lord Sesshomaru. She heard a nock on the door and opened it to see the tailor Touko standing in it. "Yes"

"The Lord requested that the Lady wears this outfit to the meal." She handed the clothes to Satomi and left.

Satomi took the clothes from the tailor and shut the door. The lady rushed over to her and grabbed the clothes from her.

Kikyo heard the lady at the door say clothes for her and she ran and took the clothes from her servant. It had to be the prettiest kimono that she had ever seen. It even came with gloves and face and head coverings. These she looked at in surprise She didn't recall ever hearing about ladies having to wear this sort of clothing before. "What are these?" Kikyo held the items up to Satomi.

Satomi looked at the items. They were certainly odd. "They are what all the upper demons are wearing this year. I am sure that you will look wonderful in them." Her lord was definitely going to owe her. She took the items and helped the lady dress in them. She was covered from head to toe. The only part of her body you could see was her eyes. Satomi could not smell the lady now. How wonderful that was. She escorted the lady to Sesshomaru's study. "Wait here my Lady." She knocked on the door and entered it when he told her too, "The Lady is here my Lord."

Sesshomaru leaned back in his chair "Show her in." He watched Kikyo enter his study and was truly surprised that the clothes had indeed covered the smell she emitted. "We will be having company for our meal. We are going to dine in the main dinning room. You as tradition holds will be behind a screen and I want to hear no sound from you. You will keep quiet at all cost. I will let you know when you may speak. Do you understand?"

Kikyo knew that some of the higher classes had their wives eat behind screens. This must be some kind of test for me or something. I will play along with Sesshomaru. She bowed "I understand."

Sesshomaru could sense his brother getting closer. "It is time to eat." He stood and left the room after making sure the girl was following him. They made it to the dining room and Sesshomaru motioned to a screen at the side of the room.

Kikyo went and sat behind the screen. She could hear what was being said at the head table as Sesshomaru sat down and told the servants that his guest would arrive any time and that they may go ahead and serve the meal.