The Dark Shadow Behind True Love:

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, please don't cry. The truth is painful, I know, but trust me we will get through this together.

Chapter One: Choosing a Queen

"My Lord they are ready for you now." The imp servant Jaken called out to his King. Sesshoumaru nodded and walked out onto his balcony and looked over his Kingdom. His people. Sesshoumaru wasted no time in annoucing that he would soon be searching the village for his Queen and bride to be. Everyone got excited and cheered.

Kagome dozed off in the middle of her chores. Wow. To be Queen. To live as a wealthy, respected woman. Of course those were the only perks to marrying someone like Sesshoumaru. He was a cruel icy King, who hardly took any mercy on the poor, lesser people. It was already shocking enough that he had decided to look among the village people for his wife. The princesses not being of any interest to him.

Sesshoumaru had ordered every female, from the ages of fifteen to twenty-five to come to the castle. Kagome went with her best friend Sango. Once there, they were all given a gown to wear in the presence of the Lord. Kagome looked radiant, the dress complimenting her every curve.

There were about fifty girls that showed up. Sesshoumaru passed by each of them picking out girls just by their looks. Only seven made it to the "Second Round." Kagome was shocked when she was picked. Sango was also chosen. Sango wanted this more than Kagome. Kagome wasn't sure of her ability to rule a Kingdom, even with the help of a King.

The "Second Round" as we will call it consisted of an interview alone with the King. The first girl went inside the King's office and the six of them waited quietly in the hall. Moments later the first girl came out crying. What on earth could he have said to her? Kagome thought to herself, already disliking him even more. If he makes Sango cry like that I will break his neck.

A few more girls went inside and Kagome waited patiently. All the girl's Kagome didn't know were sent home except one. She sat down next to Kagome, looking proud to have gotten a "Second Interview." She had long straight brown hair and deep brown eyes. She was curvy like Kagome with sharp beautiful features. "What is your name?" The girl asked Kagome. "Kagome, what's yours?" "Kohanna." She held out a hand to shake. Kagome took it and they both bowed their heads lightly to each other.

Sango was the next to go inside and Kagome was dead last. She wished Sango good luck and Sango thanked her friend. "What did he say to you?" Kagome asked. "Just questions." Was all the girl would tell. Kagome looked ahead of herself. "So you know that girl?" Kohanna asked. "Yeah, she is a good friend of mine." "Wow.. competeing against your best friend?" Kagome nodded.

Sango came out a few moments later and sat in her original spot. "You weren't sent home?" Kagome asked. "No." Sango said with a surprised but happy expression. The little imp came out and pointed at Kagome. She stood up so nervous her knees were shaking. She walked into the large room seeing Sesshoumaru sitting at a large desk writing something down. The ceiling was very high and there were very big paintings hanging on the walls along with a crystal chandelier in the middle of the ceiling.

Sesshoumaru raised his head and motioned for her to sit. "Please, take a seat." He said. Kagome did as she was told and sat down in a satine chair, she crossed a leg over the other and checked her posture. "What is your full name?" Sesshoumaru asked. "Kagome Higurashi." She said through a weak sounding voice. Her heart was racing as she watched him write things down on his paper. He dipped the long white feather in some ink and looked her over, no real expression on his face. He was acting as if this was some normal business routine. "How old are you?" He asked. "Fifteen." She replied.

He continued to ask her all sorts of questions about her lifestyle. Wether or not she would be leaving children behind, a husband, or a boyfriend. Which she didn't have any of. "Well then Kagome, you may go back into the waiting room." "Thank you my Lord." She quickly bowed her head and went back in the hallway. So it was down to the three of them. Sir Jaken came back out soon after and announced that they would each be having dinner with the King on seperate nights. Tonight he wanted Kagome.

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Authors Note: Alrighty! Got the first chapter done. Please review and let me know if it sucks or not. I don't mind flames so please just review!