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"I am Shizuka. And I believe you are Sango."

"Yes, that is correct. Ummmm… Would you mind staying here so we can talk? The truth is I don't really like to read."

"I wouldn't mind."

"Ok. So how did you come to work for Sesshomaru?"

"He came to our village. I was offered as one of the sacrifices. Instead, he took us all to his castle and told us we were to be his servants. We were very relieved. I have already heard why you are here. Though I can't understand why the lord has presented you with such a magnificent room."

"Don't all of you have rooms like this?"

"No. This is the best guest room there is. You should be honored."

"Right. That is odd. So what do you do for fun around here?"

"We do not have time for fun. The lord keeps us hard at work."

"Well, I can't wait to start…"

"I better get back to work. If you just rest you'll probably be up in no time. At least you will have something to do."

"Ok. I'll see you later then. Bye."

"Good bye."

On with the show!

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Sango healed fairly quickly. Within a few weeks she was working for the Sesshomaru. She and Shizuka had become good friends. Sango was still baffled by the lord's very kind behavior towards her, but she did not question it. She was growing quite bored with the simple tasks she had been set to do. She was relieved when the yokai came to see her one day.

"Onna, we shall be leaving soon," he said.

"And how does that concern me?" she replied. 'Why does he want me to come?'

"You said that you would be at my service at all times and the only way for that to happen must travel with me."

"Ok. So where are we going?"

"You shall see when we get there."

"Right. Do I need to bring anything?"

"Bring what you bring when you travel with my brother."

"Ok and one last thing."

"Yes?"

"My name is Sango."

He smirked and left the room.

Sango grabbed her weapons for that was what she usually brought when traveling. She headed outside to see Sesshomaru, Rin, Jaken, and Ah-Un waiting for her.

Sesshomaru suddenly spoke. "Ah-Un will not be able to carry you along with Rin and Jaken so you shall travel with me."

"Ok." 'Great, just what I need right now…' Sango thought but she knew she should not object.

Then Rin and Jaken took off on Ah-Un. She looked to see where the lord was but she had barely turned her head when she was picked up bridal style and rushed into the forest.

She looked around to see a blur of scenery. 'Oh Kami he's fast!' They were approaching a wide stream. She braced herself and so did he. He pulled her closer and leaped over the stream with ease. He kept her close to him, however.

He breathed in her scent. She smelled beautiful like a warm summer night when the sun is just beginning to set. She noticed him doing this.

'Oh Kami! What the hell is he doing?!' She was very confused, but also somewhat happy. She had always admired the lord as a symbol of power and wisdom. She never thought she would ever be this close to him but the heat that he gave off was very comforting and she unconsciously moved closer to him. He had a hard time repressing a smile.

He had always admired her strength and determination. And her beauty. He wished he could hold her close like this forever but they were approaching their destination and he would soon have to release her.

"We're here," he said with a sudden stop.

She thought she would go flying but his strong arms held onto her. Seconds later, the two headed dragon landed right next to them, and she was gently released. Turning her head, she saw they were in a clearing.

"Ummmm, Sesshomaru-sama, why are we here?" she asked hesitantly not knowing whether to expect an answer or not.

"I have business here," was his answer.

'That hardly constitutes as an answer! I'll probably never know. He'll probably just wander off alone and leave the rest of us here until he finished with his "business!"' she thought angrily.

"Sango, you shall come with me." This surprised her.

"Me? Why?"

"Did I not explain this earlier?" The truth was he was just using her words as an excuse to have her near him.

"Oh, right. Ok, let's go."

"First, you should probably change into your battle clothing."

"Why?"

"That is none of your concern… yet."

She knew she wouldn't get a straight answer so she found a private place to change and followed him to a village where she heard familiar voices. But, it couldn't be! She listened harder and there was no mistaking. She heard the voices of Inuyasha, Kagome, Shippo, and Miroku.

"Sesshomaru-sama, what are we doing here?" she asked trying not to sound suspicious. He glanced at her and kept walking. He knew she wouldn't be happy with this.

A few more moments of walking and they were face to face with her friends.

"SANGO!" screamed Kagome and she started running towards her friend. Then she caught sight of Sesshomaru and halted.

"So that messenger wasn't lying," stated Miroku. "He said you were with Sesshomaru but he didn't say why. I think we have a right to know."

"Well…" She explained about the bet and the battle. Her friends looked shocked.

"Why the hell would you make a stupid bet like that?!" yelled Inuyasha.

"SIT! So you're going to be gone for a while then?" asked Kagome.

"Yes. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have made that bet," said Sango.

Sesshomaru cleared his throat, surprising everybody. They had forgotten he was there. "Sorry to interrupt this touching moment but I think it is about time that I get what I came for."

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Another fun chapter! Longer than usual, though that could be a good thing. Hope you like! PLEASE REVIEW!

Language Guide:

Yokai- demon

Onna- woman

Kami- god

-sama- suffix added for a lord