Kagome was weaving quickly through the crowded streets of Kyoto. In a hurry to get home, one of her instructors held her after class. She knew Kaede would be getting worried. And on top of that, Kagome shuddered; Kikyou might get home at the same time.

Kagome was so deep into her thoughts that she ran into a man. Scraping her elbow Kagome whimpered. The sting of the scratch hitting her, and man who was dressed in an elegant western suite was still standing. The impact having not affected him at all, he glanced down at the sniffling child. Bending down on one knee he put his finger under her chin and gently lifted her head to look at him.

"Are you alright child?" His voice was low calming.

Kagome stared into golden eyes; the man's face was so beautiful. His long silver hair was pulled back into a low ponytail. Kagome's eyes traveled down his mouth, as small smile was resting there.

"I'm fine." Kagome quickly averted her eyes, realizing she had been staring at a stranger.

The man let go of her face and gently grasped her upper arm, and with no effort lifted the small girl onto her feet. Kagome was too dazed to realize she was now following this stranger into a building.

"Sit."

Shaken from her daze, Kagome now saw that she was in a fancy room. It looked to be part of a mansion. Kagome winced if Kaede ever found about this. Sure the old woman was nice to her, but that didn't mean she wouldn't punish her from something so improper.

The man came back into the room with some cloth and a bottle of wine. He kneeled down to Kagome's level again, and took her arm once more. He gently dabbed the cloth with wine, and gently cleaned Kagome's scratch.

"Now than," he said while working, "What is your name?"

Kagome blushed, "Kagome. If it is alright may I know yours?"

The man chuckled, but wasn't able to answer.

"Lord Sesshoumaru." A short ugly man rushed into the room surprised to find the lord, wrapping a young girls wound.

"Lord Sesshoumaru," Kagome said testing the name on her tongue amazed that a Lord cleaned her wound. Lord Sesshoumaru wrapped a white cloth around the scratch and stood.

"What is it Jaken?"

Kagome surprised at the change in The Lord's voice, it seemed to have grown cold distant.

"Milord, your engagement with Lord Naraku, you are going to be late. Why are you wasting your time with a peasant?"

Sesshoumaru stared down at Kagome, "Look at her Jaken, does she look like some peasant?"

Jaken glanced more closely at Kagome. Seeing her pale skin and vibrant saffron blue eyes, "No, milord. She does not look like an ordinary peasant."

"Kagome, where do you live?" The Lord's voice was gentle again.

"At the Sakura Teahouse."

Jaken gasped, "A geisha?"

The Lord nodded, and turned to Jaken, "Go and get Lady Michiko."

Jaken bowed and hurried out the door. Kagome was confused, who was Michiko. She thought absently that the name seemed familiar. Kagome was distracted from her thoughts by The Lord's voice.

"Kikyou, is she to be your older sister?" His voice is emotionless almost businesslike.

Kagome shook her head, "She hates me. She would never agree to be my older sister." She was confused at the grin that was now on The Lord's face. Was he happy somebody hated her?

The Lord talked no more, and Kagome just looked down at the wood floor. Amazed at how the wood seemed to be a cherry color. The wood in her home was a dull brown and had scratches in it.

"Lady Michiko, as you wish Lord Sesshoumaru." Jaken bowed at the door, and stepped out of the way.

Kagome gasped, the lady was so beautiful. Her dark black hair was up into a two elegant buns along with many hair ornaments. Her eyes were a deep brown that showed kindness and wisdom. Her face was coated in white make. Her lips were a striking red. But, what Kagome was amazed at most was her Kimono. Her Kimono was a dark blue with gold designs of roses and many other flowers. The obi was white with a vine on it.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, what is it you need me for?" The Lady's voice was soft.

"Lady Michiko I need you to take this girl to the Sakura Teahouse. It would seem she lives there."

Michiko nodded, her eyes expressed confusion.

The Lord seemed to have seen this and directed her into a back room. Where Kagome could not hear what was being discussed. She glanced around the room waiting. Starting to get bored, she saw hanging on the wall a picture of The Lord, and another man who look very much like him. Kagome was staring so intently at the picture she did not realize The Lord had reentered the room.

"That is my brother, Inuyasha." His voice broke her gaze.

Inuyasha… she thought. The man who ruined her sister.

Michiko put her hand on Kagome's shoulder, "I need to be taking you home, Kagome."

Kagome nodded and allowed the woman to lead her out. She bowed to The Lord, memorizing his face, as he gave her a short nod back.

Michiko led the way to Kagome's Teahouse, "So tell me," She began, "How old are you?"

"I am 9 years old." Kagome replied.

"I see in one year you will be needing an older sister. Will you not?"

Kagome nodded.

Michiko smiled softly, "Do you have anyone in mind?"

Kagome shook her head, "Auntie Kaede, hasn't told me of anyone."

"I see," Michiko's eyes twinkled.

Kagome saw her home, and smiled. She was relieved her day was over. She didn't believe it would ever end. They walked up the path to the Teahouse only to be stopped by Kikyou.

"Oh poor little Kagome," She sneered, "Did you get lost on your way home?"

Kagome's face burned.

"No, she did not Kikyou. In fact, she helped a very rich man out."

Kikyou scowled at Michiko, "What are you doing here?" She ignored Michiko's previous statement.

"I'm taking little Kagome. To Lady Kaede."

Without another word, Michiko led Kagome into the Teahouse. And right up to Kaede's room. She knocked on the door gently.

Kagome was worried, will Kaede be mad? She wondered absently.

"Enter."

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