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Chapter 16

A Princess is Found

"Come in. We will discuss this in my study." replied Sesshomaru. Kagome walked behind Sesshomaru with her head lowered. Lord Taka followed her. "Jaken, make sure they stay away from the study." "Yes Lord Sesshomaru." Replied Jaken as he swatted at the other guest to get them outside.

"What is this that you talk about looking for your daughter?" Sesshomaru asked. "Around 65 years ago, I sent my daughter through the bone eaters well and found her a suitable foster family. A few days ago she returned, ready to take over the Eastern Lands and find a mate. The family named her Kagome."

Kagome gasped and fainted. Sesshomaru caught her and called for Lilith to bring him a damp rag. He carefully washed her face in attempt to wake her up. Kagome's eyes fluttered open. Sesshomaru brushed her bangs back. "You fainted and I caught you before you fell on the floor." "Oh…" Was all Kagome could manage to say. "You should lie down." Sesshomaru carried Kagome into his bedroom through the adjoining door and laid her down on the bed. "Lord Taka has something to tell you." He told her.

"Kagome, I have reason to believe that you are my daughter. You have the crescent moon which is a symbol of royalty." Lord Taka told her. "I would like to take you back to my home, our home in the East and find you a suitable mate." "I don't understand. How did this all happen." Asked Kagome.

"There was a big war at the time you were born. Your mother and I were called to help Lord Sesshomaru's father Inutaisho. We decided that it would be best if we sent you through the well to find a foster family. Neither of us wanted to see you get hurt. I brought you through the bone eaters well and found a family that would take care of you. The mother was the keeper of the Shikon No Tama and she infused it with your body to keep your demon aura hidden. I gave her a pendant that has all of the symbols of the Eastern Land. I asked her to raise you and when you were old enough, 18 in their time, I asked for her to return you here and seal the well closed. She agreed. I went back to this time and the Eastern and Western Lords and Ladies fought together. Sesshomaru's father, and your mother Kagome, were killed during the battle. I waited for the day you would come back and I'm glad that day has come." Lord Taka explained to Kagome.

"So, this whole time I was a demon. Which means I'm not Kikyo's reincarnation and I belong here, in this time." Whispered Kagome after she recovered from the shock a little.

"Yes, that is all true. I think it is time for you to come home Kagome." Said Lord Taka.

Sesshomaru glanced from Lord Taka to Kagome wondering what she was thinking and hoping she would want to stay with him in his castle.

Kagome bowed her head and in response to Lord Taka she said, "Yes Lord Taka, I suppose we should go." Kagome got up off of Sesshomaru's bed and gave Sesshomaru a hug and thanked him for his kindness, "Goodbye Sesshomaru."

Lord Taka said goodbye to Sesshomaru and walked out with Kagome. Outside they saw Sango, Miroku, Shippo and Inuyasha. "Um..hi, it's me, Kagome."

"Kagome!" shouted Shippo and jumped into her arms. "I missed you so much. I thought you were hurt. I wouldn't be able to stand losing another mother."

"Shippo, I'm the only heir to the Eastern Lands and Lord Taka is… my father. I have to leave and learn the land. Then I need to find a mate." Kagome told him.

"Kagome, is this your pup?" asked Lord Taka.

"I adopted him. His parents were killed. Would it be ok if I take him with me?" asked Kagome.

"If you wish. We have to go." Said Lord Taka.

"Goodbye everyone. I will see you as soon as I can." Kagome, Shippo and Lord Taka got on a flying beast, which Lord Taka summoned, that looked like a panther only with wings and rode off to the castle in the East. Sesshomaru watched the goodbyes and waited for the day that he could meet up with her again to learn more about her.

"Kagome…" whispered Inuyasha.

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