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Title: Young Prince Of The West
Chapter: 2. Recognition

Kagome lay in a comfortable bed, sleeping peacefully. Her eyes were ringed red, after the tears. The nose of the rain outside caused her to stir. The person beside her sat patiently until she opened her eyes and whimpered, seeing very unfamiliar surrounding.

"Finally awake?"

Kagome turned at the familiar voice. Once again she saw the golden eyes starring down at her, except they were colder looking. She gasped a bit, shuffling herself away from the form. She heard a chuckle, realizing it was a male's voice.

"Do not be afraid, we are not about to kill you."

Kagome looked around her surroundings, hoping to find a quick exit.

"There is no escape, you cannot see through the dark."

She grit her teeth, as he made a few movements, obviously closing his eyes since she couldn't see the golden eyes no more.

"You will follow me to my throne, we will talk, with my brother."

Kagome felt his hand on her wrist, as he urged her to come out of the bed. Kagome was surprised he was treating her better then before.

"What is your name?"

She asked, as he helped her off her bed and led her towards the door in the dark.

"I am the Lord of the Western lands."

Kagome looked confused.

"But before you told me you were the Prince of the Western lands."

The Lord snorted.

"That was my younger brother. Our father passed away a year ago. Our mother died just a week ago."

Kagome felt a bit of sadness for him, but it left her when she remembered they had kidnapped her. He opened the door, and lead her out, Kagome still wondering where she was going, hoping not to bump into anything. She found a small gap with light coming through it, and saw that there was a door. He led her to the door, opening the door and walking through with her. Kagome wowed at the size of the place. She couldn't really see the roof, just plane white, and it was so high she wondered how they would have built this place. The lord let her hand go and ordered her to follow, which she did since she didn't want him to kill him. As they walked down the very long steps, she took a better look at him. His long white mane came down as long as her own, which was around the waist. She saw he was wearing a light kimono, which was made out of the most beautiful material she could imagine. It looked as if it were made out of gold, or could only be payed by a huge amount of gold. She couldn't quite see his features, but he was very tall, more then two heads taller then her. Out of her curiosity, daring herself, Kagome quickened her pace and caught up to him. She took a peek at his features, and gasped. Two purple lines were on each of his cheeks, his eyes were cat-like, and he had a moon-shaped scar on his forehead. He knew she was watching her, and let her investigate her kidnapper's older brother.

"Am I that fascinating, Princess of the South?"

He chuckled, his eyes focusing on her as they both kept walking. Kagome gulped and moved her gaze, the Lord studying her this time.

"You are, quite beautiful."

Kagome slightly blushed at his compliment, not expecting that from him.

"Ah... thanks."

She said awkwardly, keeping her eyes to the ground. For the rest of the way down the steps, they didn't have any other conversations. It took them around six more minutes to get to the bottom of the steps, and they had kept fastening they pace.

"This is the main Kakugo room. If we have a war, or have meetings, we will have it here."

He explained to her, Kagome nodding, as they passed the Kakugo room into another. Kagome found other figures in the room, all starring at her. She saw a table sized for around ten people, made out of fine pine. He led her over to it, telling her to sit down. Kagome did so, sitting down formally. The clothing she wore was her knight clothes, and she didn't feel comfortable being watched by all those other demons.

"Princess of the South, we welcome you to the Western Lands."

The Lord said, the room giving a small welcoming cheer. Kagome wondered why they were welcoming her.

"We will be keeping you here for a couple of months, or maybe more. It will depend on our plans."

Kagome frowned.

"What are you going to do?"
She asked, as the door opened and another male demon came in. Before the lord answered, his brother spoke up.

"So, the princess is finally awake."

He chuckled, standing beside the lord. Kagome looked at him, recognising him from the cart.

"Yes, I was the one who kidnapped you."

He snickered, Kagome looking slightly annoyed.

"So, you're the prince and that is your brother?"

The prince nodded.

"I'm Inuyasha, that's my brother Seshoumaru."

He told her their real names. Kagome looked surprised. She recalled having to be told about the two brothers by her father, two of the best fighters in all wars.

"So, what are we going to do with her? Make a feast?"

Inuyasha asked, Kagome going pale, as he grinned. Seshoumaru sighed, sitting down opposite of Kagome, as Inuyasha followed his actions and sat next to him. The doors opened once again, and a few other demons came in, bringing plates of food and drinks.

"Inuyasha, if you scare her she will not co-operate, you do understand?"

Inuyasha nodded, winking at Kagome, who blushed and found the ground far more interesting.

"Then shut your big mouth."

Inuyasha pouted, Kagome looking surprised.

"My father won't give up the Southern lands for the sake of me, I know it."

Kagome said, feeling a little courage. Seshoumaru and Inuyasha raised eyebrows.
"Did you hear that brother? Hakkaku wouldn't give up the Southern lands for his daughter."

Inuyasha said, crossing his arms. Seshoumaru chuckled.

"Oh he would, but we could always go for other plans, brother."

The brothers snickered, Kagome feeling a twinge of annoyance pick at her. The demons who were carrying the food came and placed them on the table, putting chopsticks down in front of the three and smaller plates. Then they placed glasses down, or more like goblets, and the demons filled them up with sake.

"We shall eat and discuss our plans, and we will see what we can do about you."

Seshoumaru says, picking up his chopsticks and picking food to his plate, as did Inuyasha. Kagome sweat dropped as Inuyasha picked a bit of everything on his plate.

"Not hungry?"

Seshoumaru asked, as he saw her empty plate and no attempt to get any food.

"How do I know you're not trying to poison me?"

Inuyasha made a gagging sound, chocking on his chicken teriyaki, which was cooked perfectly.

"You're not blind, are you? Inuyasha is eating just about everything, he's like a food tester in case there is poison."

Kagome wanted to giggle at that but thought better of it.

"Oh, alright."

She sighed, and picked some raw fish, rice, and a bit of miso soup.

"Ah, let us raise our glasses for the Princess."

Seshoumaru chuckled, raising his glass. Inuyasha did so happily, as Kagome sweat dropped once again. Kagome looked to the side and saw that there was another huge table, and about a hundred other demons where sitting down at it, looking at her with their glasses raised. Kagome blushed in embarrassment, as Seshoumaru gave her a little nod and she hastily raised her own glass.

"To the Princess."

"To the princess."

Everyone said, and took a sip. Inuyasha's eyes never left her, as he sipped his sake with a smile. Kagome awkwardly took a small sip, and instantly gagged, as the strong alcohol burnt her throat. Everyone in the room chuckled, as a glass of water was brought in for her.

"Thank you."

She muttered and took a big gulp, soothing her throat.

"So, the young Princess of the South was younger then we thought, my apologies."

Seshoumaru chuckled, Kagome giving him a small glare.

"Eat up, we wouldn't want an unhealthy lady in the castle."

Kagome started to eat her food, realizing it was pretty good.

"What is your name, Princess?"

Seshoumaru asked, looking at her interestingly.

"Kagome."

She answered him.

"Ah, I should have guessed."

He said, surprising Kagome.

"Father had given us a report, that the princess of the South had been born, and the Queen had died giving birth."

Kagome looked a little saddened, Seshoumaru frowning.

"My apologies once again, I did not mean to upset you."

Kagome shook her head.

"I didn't get to know my mother, though father would tell me lots of stories about her. And just yesterday, he told me I looked just like her."

Kagome said quietly, though it was normal volume for their canine ears. She wondered why she just gave them such a detailed description, and why she was acting nice to them.

"Umm, just out of curiosity, why are you being kind to me?"

she asked, trying not to sound too rude since they were being respectful. Seshoumaru raised an eyebrow as Inuyasha put rice and cooked fish in his mouth together.

"We need your trust. And certainly, to complete our plan, as our father's last wish was."

Kagome looked amused.

"What was your father's last wish?"

She asked eagerly, Inuyasha swallowing his food and taking another sip of his sake.

"My brother will tell you later, when he takes you up to your room."

Seshoumaru answered, Kagome nodding a bit. The rest of the feast nobody really spoke, and just ate their food. Kagome wanted to find out soon, what the old lord's wish was.