Authors note: I don't own Inu-Yasha

Not much to write considering I'm starting this on Thanksgiving Sunday. W00t. Anyways, more updates will be added later.

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Domo Arigatou- Thank you very much

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Ok for all of you who complained about the grammar errors I am truly sorry, I forgot to save after I did my proof reading. I may fix that when I have time. Once again sorry for all of you were turned off by my stupid mistakes. PS I love all the reviews so keep em comin. I was so surprised to get such a large number of them too. Hmmm…

DarkAngelBabe – Good question. Indoor. But it's not like the present day one used. I've seen in some Inu episodes where they are inside. But I unno how it works. Don't kill me please! Oh another anime that uses the indoor bathtub idea thingy is Sailor Moon. My secret.

Killiara – I know, I thought it was kind of sweet.

TabbyKit – I'm glad you like it!

HermioneDraco – I doubt it's the best but thanks! I try and do my best. I normally like writing KagxInu fics but I decided it'd be a nice time for a change. And any who, Sesshomaru is way cool. No Kikyou!

Cuponoodles - Yah sometimes I'm too lazy to log on when reviewing. It's a SessxKag. I'm so glad you think of it that way! And a lot more fluff on the way!

That Other Girl – THANK-YOU! Thank you so much for telling me! It's not rude it just had to be said. And I love the thesaurus. Thanks for noticing how much time I put into trying to make sure I don't use the same word over and over again. In my fic when worlds collide I used pretty 50 times and I felt so stupid. And besides, grammar has never been my best subject. And I think I'm gonna get a shirt or make one that says "Luf the Fluff!"

DarDar – I'll be sure to tell you! Thank you for taking an interest!

ILvsimplepln2 – I know isn't that sweet? Sesshy asked Kagome on a date! Rewarding her my but!

Shezle – I'm glad that so many people think it's original. I have heard of some many story of Kagome turning into a demon, but a dog demon. But it didn't make sense because Kagome always gave me an impression of a cat. And I love cats so I win!

Sam- Don't worry I have it all planned out. I'm sorry, but I won't say no to the plan because then the story would finish too early.

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Chapter 12: Etiquette Class Can be a Pain In the Ass

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As soon as Kagome sat down she turned to Sesshomaru and smiled. She wouldn't let him down. She'd accompany him to the party even if it killed her. Well, not exactly kill her. She was wondering what she'd have to learn.

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"Tea Ceremony?" Kagome cried as she finished breakfast and was talking to Sesshomaru about what she was to learn. Sesshomaru grinned slightly.

"Does this not appeal to you? Maybe I will go alone once again."

"No Sesshomaru-sama. I shall learn and do as I can."

"Good."

"May Rin-Chan and I be excused from the table?"

"Hai. I believe you have stuff to do before classes?"

"Hai my Lord." Kagome managed as she helped Rin down. Kagome bowed before leaving with Rin, going to Rin's room. Sesshomaru smiled, reverse psychology, it worked as he was growing up with Inu-Yasha, and it was obviously working on Kagome. By challenging her and telling her she could drop out made her even more determined to go to the party with him.

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Kagome got through Rin's lessons easily. It helped that the girl was such a fast learner; Kagome knew that would come in handy some day. Rin had successfully learnt how to write Sesshomaru-Sama and Kagome-Sama, something Rin had long awaited to learn to do. They had time left over to play until lunch. Kagome happily played Doll's with Rin until Suzu decided she wanted to play and nearly mulled the doll.

If it weren't for Kagome's quick thinking the doll would be nothing more then, nothing. Rin was angry at first but soon giggled it all away when Suzu started to lick Rins' face. Kagome glanced at the clock. Eleven to twelve. Kagome quickly got Rin to wash her hands before once again leading Rin down the hall to the dining hall.

Sesshomaru seemed amused at how Kagome was so anxious to get to etiquette class, still wondering what else awaited her. Luckily for her ever since she was little she had taken tea ceremony classes. If not she would have been doomed. She'd never be able to learn everything in a month, not even. Three weeks actually. She guessed that Sesshomaru wanted her to learn the necessities but Kagome had already learned them when she was five. She was going to surprise him.

"So where will the classes be held?"

"Well, it depends what your learning. At first you may be in the dining hall or later on in my office. After we are done eating you may take Rin upstairs and get her ready for whatever she will be doing while you are learning. When Etsu is ready to teach she will knock on Rin's door and lead you to where the lessons will be taught."

The rest of lunch was spent in silence. Kagome always seemed to forget Jaken was there. I mean she could never forget about Sesshomaru because he was Sesshomaru. Rin, just because Rin ate loudly right beside her. But Jaken was always forgotten, and it didn't really faze Kagome one bit once she figured it out.

"May Rin-Chan and I be excused?" Kagome asked politely.

"Hai." Sesshomaru confirmed, nodding his head slightly. Kagome smiled, bowed, and left with Rin. Trying to make sure they got everything done before her class. Everything was about her class lately. And quite frankly Kagome noticed how much this thing was to her for her to be fretting about some classes just so she could go to some snooty party.

Once they got to the room Kagome asked Rin what she wanted to do.

"I want to watch you Kagome-Sama!"

"Ok, but it'll be boring so bring some paper and a pen to draw or practice writing. Oh, and your doll too if you feel like playing."

"Ok." Rin smiled as she headed over and got some paper and a pen. Of course her doll too. Kagome giggled slightly when she felt something jump onto her shoulder. She patted Suzu on the head, explaining Suzu would have to watch Rin. Not too soon after Kaogme finished explaining a knock at the door was heard.

"Hai? Oh, come in Etsu." Kagome added the second part when she remembered it obviously had to be Etsu considering she was supposed to come.

Etsu opened the door and smiled kindly and warmly at Rin and then Kagome.

"Time for your class!"

Kagome smiled back. Kagome then nodded showing Etsu her understanding.

"Rin will be joining us."

"That is fine. Sesshomaru-Sama has told me to start today with some easy components of the Tea Ceremony. You will only be learning pretty much the basics. This should take the rest of the week. The classes will last from one to four. If you finish what your supposed to learn in one day you will either learn more or take time off, it's your choice. Once you're finished and have completed everything correctly there will be a test for the Tea Ceremony and then others for the other subjects."

"Good enough, so we shall be off now?"

"Hai, we will be going to the dining hall."

Kagome nodded once more and then followed Etsu down the corridors and halls to where the dining hall was. Rin sat in the corner, petting Suzu contently on her lap while watching. Etsu finally turned to Kagome.

"Do you know anything about Tea Ceremony dear?"

"Actually, as surprising as it may be, yes."

"Really?"

"Hai. I have been taking classes since I was young. Since I was five."

"Wow, if you can show me some of what you can do, you just skipped a whole week of classes. And you'll be able to have the rest of the day off after the final test. IF you pass."

"Ok."

So Kagome got to work. Showing Etsu what she knew about the production and types of tea, calligraphy, flower arranging, ceramics, incense and also what she knew about the disciplines and expectations of a host and a guest. Etsu was really surprised at how much Kagome knew considering she supposedly can from a time where there was no need for such knowledge.

"Well it my mother's wish actually. My mother and my grandfather. They always wanted me to be a lady. And beside I had a lot of spare time. I still have a lot to learn though."

"But, you have more then enough knowledge to impress me and even Sesshomaru-Sama. We must go and see him for testing now."

Kagome suddenly got a lump in her throat. She wasn't ready for a test. Sure she'd aced all her tests at home but in front of Sesshomaru she was sure to mess up, even though she didn't know why he mattered. Kagome suddenly felt someone tugging on her kimono. Kagome looked down and saw Rin.

"Good job Kagome-Sama!"

"Thank you Rin." Kagome smiled before ruffling the girls' hair lovingly. The two followed Etsu to Sesshomaru's office door where Etsu knocked on the door. Sesshomaru's voice came from within, sounding slightly confused at why there were people bothering him.

"Come in."

Etsu came in bowed, Kagome and Rin followed in suite.

"What's wrong?" He asked flatly. Like he seriously didn't care even if there was a problem.

"It seems Kagome-Sama has taken classes for the tea ceremony before and is a lot more advanced then I have come to think. I was wondering if you could test her now, if it does not displease my Lord?"

"No, it does not displease me however it does slightly impress me. From your upbringing Kagome I would have thought the word tea ceremony wasn't a real thing."

"Hai Sesshomaru-Sama. It does not seem in my old home we would still have such traditions yet we do. Tradition has withheld throughout history."

"Very well, we shall go to the tea room to give you your test." Sesshomaru got up from his desk and walked passed them. Kagome and Etsu bowed as he passed. Then they all followed him to the tearoom where Kagome had already prepared everything before going to ask Sesshomaru to come down. It was something they had done on their way to his office.

The examination went better then thought by everyone. Kagome went above and beyond Sesshomaru's expectations as she had for Etsu. Kagome had done everything right. When they finished Kagome got up and bowed, she felt so proud of herself. Everyone seemed so happy for her. Rin was cheering and Etsu was smiling. Sesshomaru didn't seem like he cared though.

"Very well then. You may either have the rest of the week including today off or you may continue your studies. It is your choice."

Kagome grinned and turned to Etsu.

"May I study more?"

"If it is what you wish…"

"Oh, yes!"

Kagome wanted to know everything in time for the party, the longer she could study and review would help her during the party. Sesshomaru went back to his office and Etsu lead them to a new room where there was a desk.

"We were supposed to study in Sesshomaru's study while he was away at the party's at the end of the weeks, but I guess we should get going right away shouldn't we?"

"Of course! I don't mind. Rin, there's a chair over there. Please wait patiently."

"Hai Kagome-Sama!"

So Kagome spent the rest of the afternoon trying to study the Taiyoukai. They're lands, their appearance, and their history. Kagome sighed when Etsu finally said it was the end. It was practically impossible. She had barely gotten through the Northern lords history, let alone even start on the next Lord. She was kind of glad that she chose to continue study.

"Well I must be off to start setting the table and I'm sure you have to get yourself as well as Rin ready."

Etsu said as she left the girls in front of Kagome's door. Kyoko had been waiting for Kagome to come back and took Kagome into her room where she had drawn a bath. Kagome quickly got in, quickly bathed, and then go out and into her black kimono with white embroidery. Kagome certainly loved the black kimonos a lot better then the others.

Something about the color black had always allured her.

As they walked to the dining hall, it became evident that that day had been hard for Kagome as she was tiered. Why shouldn't she be? She had just gone through a major nerve racking test and worst of all it was in front of Sesshomaru, the pressure added up. And then Kagome had decided to study some more. And history had never been a strong subject for Kagome in fact she thought she'd never need history again. She was living it!

Kagome and Rin entered the room and the food started to be served. Kagome had always been fascinated at how much food their was and how it was so strange but tasted so good.

Today was different. Sesshomaru had finished eating early and started to talk to Kagome.

"Kagome-san you seem tiered. To reward you for your knowledge of the tea ceremony and passing the test may I offer you a day off tommorow? I can get Kyoko to watch Rin while you may go anywhere on the terrace."

Kagome eyes lit up, as much as they could after how tiered she was. Sure before she said she wanted to learn but that was before the history.

"Domo Arigatou Sesshomaru-Sama!"

Rin frowned. She loved to be with Kagome but she had to admit, Kagome did look really tiered. Maybe Kagome could use a day off?

"Then it's settled. After breakfast you may spend tommorow however you please, while staying on the terrace. Is that understood?"

"Hai my Lord."

Kagome smiled and then finished eating. For the first time ever she finished the same time as Rin. Normally Rin would eat slower then Kagome so Kagome would have to wait. But then again Sesshomaru seemed to eat slowly too. Not to mention Jaken. Who was probably the slowest in Japan's history. He was normally left to eat while everyone went off and did their own things. Kagome finally finished and headed upstairs happily. Knowing that tommorow she'd be able to rest.

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Authors note: I rock! Oh yah! W00t! Anyways I can't really think of anything else to say. Remember, the next chapter is being posted tommorow!