The air was foggy and damp. It wasn't a very good day to be outside, Kagome decided. She was currently maybe thirty or forty feet off the ground on Sessoumaru's dragon demon and he was beside her on a layer of air.He had secured one arm around her to make sure she wouldn't fall off. Kagome was a little better but now, she felt something strange again. It was different from the bad feeling she had before. It was like she had her energy back but maybe something was draining her life source. She was growing really weak at the moment.

After a long pause, Kagome said, "Sessoumaru? I…I don't feel well." She said softly. "Like…something's drawing my energy again or something…"

He looked at her alarmed. "Let's go to the castle quicker so you can get checked up." He then lifted his head again. "I forgot. I'm hosting this year's ball. The lords will expect me to show up with a mate."

"Um…but…" Kagome said. "Are you finished setting up? Because…I could help."

"You're too tired." Sessoumaru stated. "I won't have you pass out. Ah Un, faster."

The dragon speeded up causing Kagome to tremble. Sessoumaru tightened his hold on her. "We're nearly there." He reassured. He didn't know why he was being so nice to her.

"Okay…" Kagome said.

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Kagome sat on her bed. Suddenly, the door opened. Sessoumaru stepped inside. "I should let you know what is going to be happening so you won't mess up."

Kagome nodded.

"There will be a servant who is going to help you find your way around here. A maid will help you with personal things and she is also skilled in healing so if the doctor isn't here. Your doctor will arrive soon. Dinner is always after the sunset. Breakfast is always at daybreak. You may order to have your food in your room if you wish. You are to help Rin if she asks. The ball is held next week." He explained.

"Could you tell me more about what happens during the ball?" Kagome asked.

"The lords and ladies will come. They are to stay for a week. The first night consists of dancing. The second night is for shows, singing and all that. The third night is a fighting tournament. Do not worry; I will have someone train you. The rest of the days are for normal affairs. I will tell you how to act shortly before the ball. I trust you know how to be polite?" He teased.

"Yes, My Lord Sessoumaru." She said.

"Well, one last thing. I have a favor to ask of you." He said.

"I owe you. You saved me from Inuyasha." Kagome said.

Sessoumaru coughed. "I need you to pretend to be my mate. Don't worry. You'll be made a demon for a week. I'll help you adjust."

"Why are you helping me and all?" Kagome asked.

"I need a pretend mate for the ball, it would be against my honor to force you." He stated. 'And I care for you deeply.' He thought secretly.

"Okay." Kagome said. "But that sounds like a lot In one week."

"I'll be off." Sessoumaru said.

Just as he left, three females entered.

One had a raggy kimono. She had shoulder length brown hair and dull black eyes. She was clearly a human servant.

The other had a slightly better kimono with braided black hair. She had pointed ears that showed she was a demon but mostly what gave it away was her strange red eyes. She was a maid of some sort.

Finally, there was an old woman who had white hair and brown eyes. She was wearing jewels and a silk kimono so Kagome thought she was the doctor.

"My lady Kagome." They all said and bowed.

The servant stepped out to introduce herself. "My name is K-Kikota. I'm twenty years of age and I'll show you the way around this castle."

"I'm Mimiru." The maid said. "I'm to help you with whatever my lady wishes."

"Onno Iwoti." The doctor stated. "Pleased to meet you."

The servant went outside to wait while Onno looked Kagome over.

"Very peculiar." Onno said. "It seems nothing is wrong. Tell me how you feel?"

"Well…like someone or something is sucking my energy." Kagome stated.

"Has you just lost energy and has regained?" The old doctor asked.

Kagome barely understood what she was saying but nodded in yes.

"This…This is dark magic at work…" The old doctor said, stepping away from Kagome. "Are you's a priestess?"

"Yes I am." Kagome said looking confused. What had the old woman meant by dark magic?

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To the reviewer who asked that Rika and Mika were dating the same person, it's sort of like when a guy has two girlfriends but he isn't like cheating on them…sort of like Archie, Betty, and Veronica.

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