"Who are you? You dare destroy the sanctity of this household?" Her voice held no emotion as she eyed the intruder from her seat in the shadows.

"Lord Takeda of the Kumita clan," the figure now identified as Lord Takeda answered as he bowed.

"Ahhh. May I know the reason you honor me with your presence, my lord?" the figure in the shadows stood. Her face hidden by a black fan with blood-red sakura imprints. She was dressed in a simple black silk yukata and her hair was up in a high pony-tail.

"Your father sent me here...Tennyo,"

"I see he has also taken the liberty of telling you my full identity," she let out a hollow laugh. The yakuza underworld knew her as Tennyo. In truth she was Kagome Hirugashi, hime of the northern yakuza territory. Her father was the current lord, Lord Hirugashi.

"Yes. It was quite a shock actually...Lady Kagome."

"It matters not. I must inquire again, why am I being honored with the your presence?" she paused and her eyes flashed, "and your son. Sesshomaru-sama, you may come in."

The door opened and another inu-youkai stepped in. He looked like his father, except for his face. While his father showed emotion, he did not.

"Your father has asked us to help you find a mate," he paused and looked for any change in her demeanor. When he found non e he continued, " I suggested that we create a strong alliance between the Northern and Western Territories. Sesshomaru," he gestured toward his son, "is hear to ask you for your hand."

A soft melodic laugh escaped her lips. Both demons looked at her shock. Though it was still dark in the room, they could make out the figure of a woman bending over holding her stomack while laughing. "Please forgive me my lords," she said as she calmed. She turned on the lights to reveal a beautiful, sophisticated yet simple room. In the center of the back wall was traditional black futon. At the foot of it was a low, square, black table. Red silk cushions were placed at both ends of the table. In the center of the table was a vase holding whit lilies. There were two doors on the right wall. They assumed them to lead to the closet and bath. Between the doors was a black console. It held another vase of white lilies. On the other wall was a vanity. Simple yet elegant. It was made of a black wood that shined as though newly polished. Next to the vanity was a set of glass double doors. The frames were black and the curtains that were pulled aside were white except for the black and red lily borders.

"You have wonderful taste," Lord Takeda complimented.

"Thank you my lord," she gave a small nod and gestured to the table. "Please, have a seat."


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