Authors note: I don't own Inu-Yasha

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I'm starting this on Friday so it may change a bit over time. Though I doubt it. This is a fluffy chapter. It'll make you go awe! (One part, which sucks!) Well I hope. It should surprise a few of you too. I'm not sure but some of you may have heard of Good Charlotte's new songs… Predictable, it kind of reminded me of Kagome and Inu-Yasha. You can guess who's the one singing the song (Kagome!).

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Ok, I'm sorry for not posting yesterday. I forgot and when I remembered it was too late to get on. So forgive me? To make up for it I'm posting on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Ok?

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Egyptian Pristess Jasmine – Yah he is getting used to Kagome. But if you'll notice lately if he does care for her at all it seems just because she's supposedly perfect as I've mentioned in one chapter.

Taylor –Fluff coming but it's worth the wait. There will be A LOT of fluff when there is parts with fluff so keep that in mind.

DarkAngelBabe – I'm glad you think it's original. A lot have people have been saying it and I really appreciate it.

And to all those people that were talking about the cliffy… you're going to LOVE what Sesshomaru has to say. Especially Egyptian Pristess Jasmine who's excited about the party. W00t! Remember I love the reviews so keep em coming!

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Chapter 11: Astonishments

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Kagome sat patiently, waiting for Sesshomaru to speak. She watched as Sesshomaru leaned back into his chair.

"You may or may not know, though I'd be surprised if you did considering your upbringing, but, once a year, on the first month of summer; Demons celebrate the four greatest Taiyoukai and their lands. North, East, South, and West. Each Lord holds a celebration at their estate on the seventh day of the week. A lot of the higher ranked Youkai and the leaders of the lesser Youkai show up to each of the four occasions. Family of the Taiyoukai's are always invited to their own celebration and the family members who are coming are asked to bring friends to help celebrate. As you know I am the Lord of the Western lands. I was thinking as to thank you for what you have done, that I invite you to accompany me to the final occasion on the last week, in my honor as the Lord of the Western lands, as it is at the castle. That is of course, if you accept."

Sesshomaru instantly saw Kagome's emotions change. She seemed happy yet confused at the same time.

"What an honor Sesshomaru-Sama! Of course I accept!"

"Fine, but to go you must complete etiquette classes and still keep up with your duties. You have three weeks starting tommorow to complete etiquette classes, which will be taught by Etsu. I will review your progress. Any questions?"

"No my Lord."

"Very well then, you may take your leave."

Kagome couldn't stop smiling. She stood up and bowed before leaving. Kagome was so excited as she walked the halls.

"Did he… just ask me on a date?" Kagome started to blush. She put her hands on her cheeks and stopped. "He did! But why…. Am I so happy?"

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When Kagome came into the room Rin looked up and noticed Kagome was happier then Rin had ever seen her.

"What happened Kagome-Sama?"

Kagome patted Rin on the head.

"Sesshomaru invited me to a party at the castle."

Rin frowned.

"I never get to go to party's." Rin complained.

"That's because your' too young. When your' older you too may come to parties."

"Really?"

"I'm sure! Now common, lets go feed Suzu before dinner!"

"Ok!"

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"What the hell do you guys mean you want me to go to my brothers celebration?"

Sango paced a bit. "Well we thought, since you're his brother, you'll get an invitation."

"I do, every year, but you don't actually expect me to accept do you?"

Miroku stepped forward.

"Come on Inu-Yasha! You are so naïve, you may not want to go but didn't you hear Kagome? She's a maid at the castle! Sango and I would very much like to see our friend. And you should also talk to her one on one and resolve your problems. Let me tell you this. It's simple. You can go and invite Sango, Kikyou, and I."

Inu-Yasha raised an eyebrow.

"Why don't you go on your own?"

It was Sango's turn to speak again.

"Inu-Yasha, we need an invitation and you're the only one who really knows where the castle is."

"Western lands?" Inu-Yasha mocked which only made Sango and Miroku angrier.

"DO YOU KNOW HOW BIG THE WESTERN LANDS ARE?"

"Fine, fine, but you guys owe me big time. Besides, I may want to see Kagome but Kagome doesn't want to see me."

"We'll figure that out when they get there. Thank you so much Inu-Yasha!"

Sango hugged Inu-Yasha. Miroku seemed jealous.

"Yah yah…"

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Kagome fed Suzu with Rin before heading downstairs to eat dinner. As usual Sesshomaru and Jaken were only waiting for the girls. Maybe they should just come down earlier and change the time? No, then the guys would come earlier once again and then they'd end up having dinner at 10 in the morning. No, the setting for dinner was fine as it was. Kagome helped Rin onto her chair before sitting herself down. It was practically law by now. Once again some strange food was placed in front of Kagome and yet chicken for the girl who sat not far from Kagome. But nothing could phase Kagome's happy mood. She was actually going to be presented with Sesshomaru at a public occasion with a bunch of people. She didn't know why but there was something about Sesshomaru that made her so happy lately. Today was different from the rest, not everyone ate in silence. Rin was too busy asking Sesshomaru questions to eat her food.

"So you saw Kagome's old home Sesshomaru-Sama?"

"Yes Rin."

"Kagome-sama tells me you got in a fight and were hurt… is Sesshomaru-Sama all better?"

"Yes Rin, all better. I had an unfortunate encounter with Inu-Yasha."

"You're brother?"

"Yes Rin, no hurry up and finish your dinner before it gets too cold."

Kagome was giggling and was so fond of how Sesshomaru could hold his patience pretty far. Sesshomaru could be patient if he wanted to. He could also go off the chain when he got pissed off but that was part of being demon. Being able to keep your cool and stay in control. To be able to always think before you acted. Kagome noticed she was kind of like this even though she still got extreme feelings and showed them. It was really weird.

"Kagome, when you are taking your classes who will watch over Rin?"

"Well, I was thinking Suzu and Kyoko could watch over Rin. I was also thinking Rin can stay near by if anything real bad went wrong. She could study, play, or watch, whatever she pleases. Does this please my Lord?"

"Very good thinking Kagome-San. Your actions lately have been more then expected of one who has only just become a demon. Exactly why I invited you to be my escort. I hope the classes go well and the other Lords will be pleased with you."

A smile played on Kagome's lips. It felt like they were the only one's there, talking alone not acknowledging their surroundings. In reality Kyoko and some of the other servants were surprised to here that for the first time ever Sesshomaru had gotten someone to be an escort. Jaken was equally surprised but since Rin already knew she felt proud that she knew and everyone else didn't.

"I will do my best, my Lord."

The maids started to remove the empty plates from the table, everyone at the table content with their full bellies. Jaken started to protest.

"But my Lord! What will the other Lords think when they see you with some servant?"

"Her status won't really matter. She's educated, polite, and a strong demon. A lot stronger then some of the mates of the other Lords. I'm sure it will not matter if she is a servant. Do you dare question my position?"

"Of course not my Lord."

"Then is it really any of your business whom I take to a holiday celebrating my Lordship?"

"No of course not my lord."

"Then may I suggest you hold your tongue."

"Yes my Lord."

"Oyasumi Kagome-san; Same to you Rin-Chan. If you need me Kagome-San, I will either be in my quarters or my office."

"Hai, Oyasumi Sesshomaru-Sama." Kagome replied, bowing her head until Sesshomaru was out of sight.

Once Jaken also made himself invisible Kagome excused herself and headed over to Rin to help her out of the chair. Kagome was wondering why Sesshomaru told her where he was going to be. He had never done it before. Hopefully nothing would go wrong and she wouldn't have to go see him, but for some reason a part of her wanted to see him. But she ignored that part.

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Kagome hurried Rin to her room where she fitted the girl for bed and told the girl a story until she fell asleep. Kagome smiled and kissed Rin on the forehead before leaving to go to her own room. Kagome went to bathroom and disrobed before getting into a nice hot bath, which Kagome had asked Kyoko to draw for her moments before. Kagome slid into the warmth, heating Kagome's chilled bare skin. She sighed as she relaxed for a bit.

Soon she got out and got herself to bed, wondering what would happen in etiquette classes the following day.

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Kagome woke up obviously early; she looked at the digital clock she had brought. The other day she had set the right time when Kyoko told her. It was 5 am. A bit early for Kagome to wake up, but she couldn't fall back asleep for some odd reason. So Kagome got dressed and did her morning rituals, which took half an hour. Then she snuck to the kitchen, which was by the dining room and took some of Suzu's food, she fed Suzu. Then when she concluded there was nothing to do she planned out her day, remembering the meals. First she'd help Rin with her morning rituals before heading down to breakfast. After that she'd bring Rin back to her room and take care of Rin's lessons. Until lunch the two had free time to do whatever. The rest of the afternoon was etiquette class. Kagome sighed. It was going to be a long day.

Kyoko came in at 7 and was surprised Kagome had already awoken and finished her chores.

"What time did you wake up?"

"Five."

"That's really early. The servants aren't even up by then."

"I couldn't go back to sleep."

"Oh."

"Kyoko? I've been here all this time and have always wondered but never have asked but… where do you sleep?"

"Across the hall from you."

"Ok."

"Erm, Kagome? I have something to ask of you… did Lord Sesshomaru really ask you to accompany him at the party being held in two weeks." Kyoko rushed her words, afraid that she might anger Kagome with her question. But Kagome just smiled, eager to respond.

"Hai, he did. To reward me for helping heal his arm."

"So you… you were the one who got Lord Sesshomaru back his arm!" Kyoko exclaimed, surprised that her friend had done such an impossible task.

"Hai, I did. I'd do it again if I had to. He has done so much for me." Kagome closed her eyes as she spoke. Meaning every word she had said. Kyoko smiled at Kagome. Kagome was a very complex woman.

"Don't hurt him." Kyoko warned silently.

"What?"

"If he truly does like you don't hurt him. He has never loved before. Everyone in the castle is confused that he has even fallen in love or something like it. All his life he has never shown any emotions. He never has loved, never liked. When the one person he truly cared about and loved died he was broken."

"Who was the person who died?"

"His father. Sesshomaru has always respected his father and what his father had done. He had not respected his father's wish to keep Inu-Yasha though."

"Oh…" Kagome glanced at the clock and noticed it was five to eight. She grinned at Kyoko. "Well, it's eight. I guess I should be off helping Rin just about now." Kyoko smiled.

"True! It was nice being able to talk to you though."

"You too." Kagome mentioned before heading into the girl's room, where Rin was stirring and rubbing her eyes.

"Kagome-Sama?"

"Hai Rin-Chan. It's me Kagome."

Rin smiled happily and groggily; Happy to see her friend and partial guardian if that's what you could call her.

"Let's get you dressed and headed down for breakfast, should we not?" Rin nodded as Kagome came over and helped Rin out of her Pajamas and into a fresh kimono. Kagome pulled Rin's dark hair into a ponytail before hurrying her outside and into the hall where the walked silently to the dining room where breakfast was about to be served.

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Author's Note: Ha! I'm done the second chapter for the week on SATERDAY! But it's only going to be harder to resist posting them. T.T Anyways, I enjoy writing and I hope to continue to do so. And I'd like to say. I love all the reviews even if it's a simple nice I feel like I'm doing ok. Suggestions and glitches in the story are always welcome too because I need to know what's wrong to make it right.

Quote of the Chapter

"He did! But why…. Am I so happy?" – Kagome after she leaves the office after Sesshomaru asks her to accompany him to the special occasion. (I put this phrase because I find it personally too cute for words.)