Hi my name is Sil. I wrote this story a while ago and I even had it posted on I came up with the idea since I'm a big fan of historical romance novels and a big fan of Inuyasha. So I thought I would combine the two, but I got a really bad case of writer's block and took it off the site to repost at a later date. Well here it is again I am rewriting the chapters hoping to get they creative juices flowing, this is the first one I've done. There will be lemons for those who like them, if you don't I'm sorry. I hope you guys enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. He owns me.

SOMEONE TO CALL MY OWN

Chapter 1 – One

Spring 1818

From across the candlelit room, Kagome watched her best friend Sango walk into the arms of another man, the third one tonight. An accounted beauty Sango had a long string of suitors. She was the heiress from one of the wealthiest families in all of England. Kagome and Sango had been best friends ever since they were five years old. Sango's family had a country estate right next to the small cottage where Kagome and her parents lived. Kagome came to live with Sango when her parents died in a mysterious carriage accident two years ago. It was never understood by anyone what could have spooked the horse into plunging down a ravine. Kagome was devastated. Sango's parents agreed to take the poor Kagome in as a companion to their daughter. Her parents had left her a small allowance, but without any other relatives, Kagome had nowhere to go. They became inseparable.

Sango had just been launched into Society the Spring Kagome came to live with them. Kagome accompanied Sango every where she went from endless routs and balls to shopping and riding. Sango with her looks and inheritance was considered to be a great match for any man searching for a wife. Especially the fortune hunters, who would try any thing to compromise her in order to force a match, Kagome serve as a deterrent, most times. Sango was admired by all and everyone wanted to be in her company. Kagome was only known as her shadow, since she always kept to herself and never danced. She was little better than a paid companion. No one ever noticed the shadow.

What was not generally known to anyone outside the family was that Sango was already betrothed to a Scottish Earl named Inuyasha Aiko, Earl of Shikon. It had been a match made by their parents when Sango was born. Ten years her senior, Inuyasha had been away at school, and then he had gone off to war in the Continent and now after his father's death a few months ago, he had settled in his estate in Scotland. He now needed to be married in order to secure the earldom with an heir. The first thing he needed to do was to meet his future bride.

Sango was told about the contract made on her behalf with the Earl before she was launched into her first season. Her parents wanted her to know so that she would be aware of her inability to accept any suitors seriously. Sango accepted her fate, as an obedient daughter, and seem to be cheerful and eager but when Sango told Kagome about it, Kagome couldn't even imagine what it would be like to be tied to a perfect stranger for the rest of your life and be so uncaring about it. Sango had devised a plan to have as much fun while she still could since her family wasn't sure when Inuyasha Aiko would be ready to claim his bride. As much as she did not like the idea of marrying a complete stranger, Sango still was a dutiful daughter and she would rather marry this earl knowing how rich he already was, than try her luck in the marriage mart and be married for her money. She was assured by her parents that he was an honorable man with a flawless reputation.

Inuyasha Aiko, Earl of Shikon, was about to marry a girl he had never met.

Even though he was fully aware of his duty, he did not like the idea of marrying and bedding a total stranger. After his father died, he had made some inquiries with his solicitor in London as to the contract and its validity. He wanted to see if there was any way to get out of it. He hated the fact that such an important decision was made for him without his consent. Unfortunately there was nothing he could do about it, their parents had covered all the particulars rather well and a clause in the contract in case he refused to marry the girl they had chosen called for him to forfeit his fortune and estate to his half brother.

Since his fate had been decided and he was forced to accept this marriage he had informed the parents of his intended arrival in London on a certain date for the announcement of their engagement. He, on the other hand, planned to arrive in London several weeks before he was expected, to surprise his fiancé. His best friend Sesshomaru, Earl of Tenseiga would accompany him. Sesshomaru was weary of the country and needed some entertainment. They had been friends since they were children, they had gone to Cambridge together, but while Inuyasha went off to war in the continent, Sesshomaru's father had died and having to assume his title he stayed behind to see to his estates. Another reason for Sesshomaru's visit to London is to start his search for a suitable bride, it was about time he took care of this particular business. Unlike Inuyasha, Sesshomaru had not been promised to marry at the age of 10 to someone unknown to him. Inuyasha's plan was simple, arrive in London and catch his bride to be unawares. He always liked the idea of catching her with her guard down. People tended to act completely different when they were in his vicinity.

Kagome sat in her room preparing for bed, her usual ritual was to stare out her window that faced the street and to write in her journal before going to bed. Her entry tonight read:

Dear Diary

Today was exhausting. I had no idea that shopping for a trousseau was so much work, even if its not your own. Sango seems to be looking forward to this marriage, very unlike her. She is very strong minded, but she seems to just be content with the whole arrangement. I guess I just don't understand. I would kick and scream if someone had made such an enormous decision without asking me. I don't think marriage is for me, but eventually I'm going to have to leave this house after Sango is married. I miss my family. Tomorrow Sango wants to go to the theater, I don't like the theater, everyone is there only to see and be seen, I don't want to see anyone in particular, and I certainly don't want to be on display. I know why people stare at me.

Kagome closed her diary, snuffed the candle and went to bed. Her last thought before falling asleep was how good it would be to have some peace and quiet. 'Sango will be married soon and I will be left behind, again.' She thought before closing her eyes.

At the same time across town Inuyasha and Sesshomaru arrived at Inuyasha's London townhouse. While the servants were busy settling them in, they were in the library for a much needed glass of port.

"Well man, what are your plans for your last few weeks as a free man?" Sesshomaru said.

"First I need to make a few visits to my tailor and boot maker, not having been in London for years I'm afraid I'm a bit out of fashion. I would not want to offend my future wife." Inuyasha said sarcastically. He didn't give a damn about fashion or so called polite society.

"What about your hair?" Sesshomaru said. "It is very unfashionable."

"What about it? It's the only thing I would never change about my appearance for anyone."

Inuyasha's hair was one of his most striking features, not only was very long for a man, but what made it singularly beautiful was the white almost silver color of it. He never cut it and it was half way down his back, he would never cut it since his father wore it the same way for most of his life. Women found this to be absolutely savage looking and along with the golden color of his eyes framed by slashing black eyebrows he was considered to have an unusual handsomeness that women found fascinating. He was a favorite among the village girls and the wives of his fellow officers.

"Well, since we're going to have to adjust to town hours I would like to go to bed early tonight. Since I'm positive I will not get a chance again until we return to the country." Inuyasha said yawning.

"You go," said Sesshomaru. "I think I'm in need of some entertainment. I think I'll visit the stews for a while, I'll see you in the morning."

Kagome rose at dawn, dressed and had a groom bring around her favorite horse; he would be accompanying her on an early morning ride. It wasn't the fashionable hour to go riding in the park but Kagome had no problem with it, she rather enjoyed the solitude as much as it was with her groom along. Riding gave her the opportunity of some exercise and time to think. Unbeknownst to her she was being watched.

On his way back to the house, after a long night of cards and women, Sesshomaru had decided to cut across the park since at this early hour hackneys where nowhere to be found. Making his way across the cobblestone walk, he went past very few people. Some were on horseback taking an early morning ride; others were workers heading to the docks, and the odd drunk asleep on the grass. All of the sudden a woman appeared in the trail in front of him. She was sedately riding her horse. An apparition in a deep wine colored riding habit was heading straight toward him. For a moment he cursed the amount of drink he had consumed earlier, he thought he was hallucinating. Apparition or not from what he could see, she was lovely. Strike that -she was beautiful. She was wearing a very fashionable little hat that matched her habit, she had great big eyes that as she got closer he could tell their color was a deepest blue he'd ever seen, almost black. She had a cute upturned nose and hair the color of midnight. There was a faint blush on her cheeks probably from the slight morning chill. To Sesshomaru she was the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen. As she came near he tipped his hat and their eyes met. She acknowledged his greeting with a slight nod. Sesshomaru didn't know how long he stood there frozen looking after the retreating vision. After a moment he started back towards the townhouse, promising himself he would find out who the girl was, if she was real that is.

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