A/N: Sorry for not updating faster. Stupid Internet would not work and my sister accidentally erased my chapters so it took me a while to write them again. I hope you like and I would love to hear any ideas you have for the story.

Morning came all too soon for Shizko. The sun shone in on her face and she turned over in her bed. A moan came from her as she buried her face in her pillow. The bed she was laying in was very comfortable. She did not want to part from this bed just yet. Who wouldn't? For a person who had hardly ever slept in a nice bed, Shizko was in heaven. She opened her eyes and looked around, quickly remembering that she was in a new home now. That she wasn't just dreaming, this was where she lived now.

A knock was heard at her door. Shizko looked at it and sighed, knowing that it was probably the servant that she had met last night. Sakura seemed way too cheery for a servant. Finally she got up out of bed and walked to the door. Opening it to see none other than Sakura. Shizko forced a smile as she looked down at the shorter girl.

"Time for breakfast. Better get ready." Sakura said, cheerful as always. After that she left Shizko to get ready.

The demon woman looked around the room for a change of clothes. She finally found a light blue dress and changed into it. After seeing how she looked in the mirror, she pulled back her hair in a loose braid. A light knock was heard at the door. She looked one more time before opening it, expecting to see Sakura. She was wrong, it was Jaken.

"Your presence is requested by the Lord." he said, before leaving her to follow once again.

Shizko followed the little toad demon once more. However, she did not know where she was being led. Jaken walked ahead of her, mumbling to himself how much he hated this and deserved better. A smile crossed her face as she followed Jaken to the dining room. She stood there while Jaken walked further in the room. He turned back to her and frowned.

"Hurry up, wench." he said, as he glared at her.

She nodded and walked closer to the table. Her eyes caught Lord Sesshoumaru and stayed on him for a few moments before she looked down again.

"Hello." a small voice spoke from a seat by the Lord.

She looked up in shock as she saw Rin sitting there eating. A smile was on the small child's face as she ate her food. Shizko looked from the girl to Sesshoumaru a few times. A human child was sitting by a great demon lord. How odd. She smiled at the child and nodded.

"Are you staying with us?" Rin asked, looking up at the servant girl.

Shizko nodded.

"Really? Oh that's nice. You can sing for Lord Sesshoumaru."

A pink hue came over Shizko's cheeks when she heard this.

"Rin, eat your food." Sesshoumaru said, his eyes falling on the newest servant.

He continued to stare at her with his cold gaze. It made her get chills although she didn't show it.

'He has amazing eyes' thought Shizko

She bowed and was lead away from the dining room by another servant.

"You have the day to roam around my home. I shall be out. If you need anything, speak with Jaken. I shall expect to see you at dinner this evening." Sesshoumaru said right before she left the room.

She looked back and nodded.

Afterwards she was lead around the castle. There were many halls and rooms that were unused. Shizko wondered why these rooms weren't. It was a shame. This place deserved to have more life then it did. Her grey eyes looked ahead and she spotted Sakura smiling. Shizko would never understand that girl.

"Oh hey there." Sakura said as she walked up and smiled.

Shizko nodded and waved.

"You want to look at the garden. I don't have anything to do for a while."

Again a nod came from the quiet female.

"Great! Follow me." she said and made her way to the garden with Shizko behind her.

Shizko's eyes looked out to see all of the flowers. They were many kinds and colors. She had never seen this many. Her face was in wonder as she looked around. Sakura led her to a rock and sat down. Shizko followed, but decided to stand and look around.

"I come here all the time to think. It's very peaceful here. You know I think you would like it here too." she said, as she smiled at the woman who was still in awe at the garden.

"Also, I wanted to tell someone something that I can't keep to myself any longer." she said, after a while.

Shizko looked at her and waited for her to go on. Not expecting any secrets to be said to her. She thought this girl just wanted to tell her something else about herself. Now, Shizko wasn't used to being around friendly people. So, as usual, she remained quiet and listened.

"You know the demon that brought you here, General Kazuma?"

Shizko nodded.

"Well, I like him. I told myself over and over again not to, but I can't help it. He is really attractive."

Shizko said nothing. Kazuma was an attractive demon and his smile could charm any lady.

"I know. You have probably never felt like I do. I just needed to tell someone and I was afraid it might upset the others. You seem to be good a keeping secrets, so I decided to tell you."

She nodded once more.

"Thanks, you are a good friend." Sakura said, before she stood and walked back to where she was supposed to be.

Shizuka stayed in the garden for the rest of the day. She enjoyed the peacefulness of this garden. There was no yelling or fighting at all here. She closed her eyes and for the first time in a while, relaxed. She let the sun warm her face and listened to the people do their work.

After dinner was over and done with, Shizuka was dismissed. She wondered why she was being brought to dining room every time it was time to eat. All she did was stand there and have his eyes stare at her. It made her feel uncomfortable. She hardly ever looked up to see him stare, but she did feel his gaze.

She walked back to her room in the servant's quarters. However, she was getting lost, for she had taken a wrong turn. A sigh came from her as she leaned against the wall. After a few minutes of sulking, she stood once again and began to look for the servant's quarters. She stopped after a while, hearing the sounds of crying. She looked around and didn't see anyone, but she could defiantly hear it. So, she decided to follow the sound. It led her to Rin's room. She peered in to see the little child crying on her bed.

She knocked on the door and opened it further. Rin looked up with a tear streaked face and sniffed. Concerned, Shizuka came into the room. Rin didn't tell her to leave, so she thought it was alright.

"I had a bad dream." the child said as she looked up.

Shizuka smiled and walked closer.

Rin wiped her tears. "I can't go back to sleep."

The woman sat on the bed and smiled. She then opened her mouth and sang softly. Rin smiled and went under the covers and snuggled in. She listened to the song and slowly let the nightmare be forgotten. Soon the young girl was falling asleep. When Shizuka was done she stood and covered her up all the way. She smiled down at the child.

"Before you go, tell me your name." Rin said, as she rubbed her eyes.

She leaned down and whispered her real name to the child and then smiled. After that she left, Shizuka walked back to the hallway and finally made her way to her own room. Little did she know that Sesshoumaru had overheard her singing for the first time. He was intrigued and wished to hear more of her voice. His eyes followed her figure down the hall. 'I shall like to hear more your voice, quiet one.'

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