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Chapter 13: Start to prove your Royalty

The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Allan K. Chalmers

"This place looks beautiful! I've never been here before", said Shippou as he looked at the scenery before him. Lushes of the tall green grass swaying by the breeze, tall trees of different kinds everywhere, various flowers blooming everywhere and a running stream that is crystal clear.

"Yes it is lovely", Kagome commented as Inuyasha helped her down from the horse. She gave him a smile of thanks. Inuyasha carried the picnic basket and the four went near to the stream. When they found a nice spot to sit, Kagome pulled out the cloth as she and Rin took out the food and drinks. Shippou roamed around the place while Inuyasha just rested himself on a tree branch where he can see everyone and his family's property.

First he hated the idea of going out just for a stupid picnic but when he came out he suddenly enjoyed it. He forgot how good it is to feel the warm breeze and the scenery of green with various colors of the flowers. Also the refreshing scent of nature. This is the 2nd time he has been here. The first time was with his father. This is where his father taught him how to swordfight.

Flashback

"You should hold the sword properly, like this", his father instructed as he demonstrates on gripping his sword. Inuyasha, at the age of 10, slowly put both his hands on a wooden sword. Inu no Taishou nodded his head with satisfaction.

"That's good son, now swing it forward as hard and fast as you can"

Inuyasha nodded then he swings the sword forward and he keeps on repeating the same thing until he got tired. His father chuckled.

"That's enough for today, son"

Inuyasha shook his head.

"No! I want to practice some more, I want to be a good swordsman", Inuyasha said, pouting. His father bent his knee down so he is on eye level with his son. He placed his hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.

"One day you will be an excellent swordsman", Inuyasha's eyes widen with surprise.

"Really?"

Inu no Taishou nodded. He patted Inuyasha's shoulders.

"And one day these shoulders will carry the strength of this Kingdom", then he took hold of Inuyasha's hands.

"These hands will fight for the people", he pointed Inuyasha's forehead

"You're mind will lead them", then he pointed Inuyasha's chest

"And you're heart will protect them until the day you die, that is what a true King is"

He noticed a teardrop on his hand, he looks up and saw Inuyasha's eyes getting watery. Inuyasha wiped away the tears from his eyes.

"Inuyasha, why are you crying?", Inuyasha sniffed

"You are so good father, someday I'm going to be like you! I promise!", he exclaimed. His father laughed then he rubbed Inuyasha's hair. Inuyasha gave a sheepish grin.

End of Flashback

He snapped out of his thoughts then looked down and only saw Shippou and Rin eating. He jumped from the tree, surprising the two.

"Ack! Don't scare us like that!", Shippou exclaimed.

"Keh! Where's Kagome?", he asked as he looked around.

"Kagome took a walk, she told us to tell you not to worry", said Rin then she took another bite of her fruit salad.

"Keh! Foolish girl. What the heck is she thinking? You guys just stay here,alright?"

The two nodded and with that Inuyasha run off to look for Kagome.

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Kagome's P.O.V.

"Ah this is nice…..", I said to myself as I slowly placed myself down to the ground from the horse. After I was eating my sandwich, I brought the horse with me to roam around then I found a cliff and a nearby waterfall.

I walked near the cliff and crossed my arms as I look on my surroundings. I wish I brought Souta with me, he will love this place. I look up at the cloudy sky, looking at different shapes and forms. I could have sworn that's an eyeball. Heh! I amuse myself.

I look down the cliff, watching the river flowing to an endless course, not knowing where to go. Just like me, I don't what's my life going to be now ever since my engagement with Inuyasha. I don't know what will happen. Will I really get married to this guy? Will I be the queen of the InuTaishou Kingdom or will I go back to my Kingdom and live a life alone as queen. For some reason I think I prefer the former. An image of mom and Souta popped in my head. I sighed. I miss my family, I wonder how are they doing right now? Hopefully Souta will behave and mom won't get too much stress from work.

An image of a man with dark-brown eyes and short black hair with a warm smile came to mind. I clutched my chest, feeling the longing inside of me again.

"Father….I miss you so…"

"And I'm sure he does too"

I stiffened at the sound of the voice, I turned around and as expected I see Inuyasha, panting breathlessly.

"Inuyasha? What are you doing here? I told you not to worry, now you're sweating like a pig", I said bluntly.

"Who said I'm worried? I'm not the one who's gonna worry for you if you ever get lost. I'm gonna worry for my life if you're mom and my mom are gonna kill me! Can't you see that you're my responsibility whenever something bad happens to you!"

"I am not your responsibility!", Inuyasha crossed his arms and quirked a brow.

"Oh really? Then what are you?", I feel like I'm steaming up with anger.

"Damnit! I'm your equal!", I shouted

"You're equal? Since when have you become my equal?"

"Ever since I'm engaged to you, we are now equals and if ever we get married I am not only your wife but your life partner as well and if you can't get that idea in your stubborn thick head then you're right, you're not my equal cause I may be more superior than you!"

I saw him chuckling which didn't make the situation any better. Does he want to get hurt? Even if my hands are all bruised up, I can still brutally hurt him.

"What's so funny?", I ask

"You"

I quirk a brow, very confuse.

"And why is that?"

He shook his head then he walks towards me. I just look at him with a confuse look. What is he up to this time? He passed by me which wasn't I expected and he look at the sky with his arms on his hips, showing a strong posture like he is a natural leader.

He will be someday

He seems to be in deep thought for he just stared on the horizon with a distant look and stayed silent the whole time. I walked by his side and look at him with a puzzled look.

"What are you thinking?", I asked

"Nothing"

Irked.

"Nothing could be something", I said

"Nothing could be just nothing"

"Oh come on Inuyasha, talk to me or something", he turned to me with a sly look

"Or something?", he asked and I could see that mischievous look on his face. I took a step back but he just stayed in his place.

"Maybe I don't wanna know what you're thinking", I said

"Maybe you really don't", he said then turn to look at the scenery again. This guy is weird. He's acting mysteriously for some reason. I shrugged as I walked away from him, looking around. Trying to occupy my mind except the man with me today. The last thing I want to think is Inuyasha, he just makes me confuse than I already am. He's playing mind games with me.

"What are you thinking?", he asked from the distance. I groaned.

"Certainly not you", I called back. He chuckled. He just finds me so amusing, doesn't he? I rolled my eyes with annoyance.

"Whatever", I muttered then my mind snapped in realization that we left Shippou and Rin behind. I walk back to where the horse and Inuyasha is. I saw him lying on the grass with his arms at the back of his head and his eyes close. I knelt down beside him and poke his sides.

"Hey Inuyasha, we should head back you know. Shippou and Rin are waiting for us"

He didn't move at all. I shook his shoulders.

"Kagome…….go away…", he murmured. I stood up, looking at this idiot with annoyance then an idea popped in my head. I grinned. I crossed my arms then I sat on Inuyasha's stomach, hard. He gasped at the sudden impact, he groaned in pain. I just laughed.

"Get off me! You want me to die!", he yelled.

"Since when does a person die from sitting on his stomach?", I asked, quirking a brow. He growled then he paused. I look at him curiously then I felt a bit nervous when he has that sly grin on his face. What the heck is he thinking now?

I gasped when his arms are on my waist then all of a sudden, my back is on the grass and he's on top of me. My eyes widen with surprise at the current events.

"What are you doing!", I yelled as I struggle from his grasp but his grip on my arms are too strong, I can't escape. I'm a sitting duck well more like a lying duck but whatever. He looks at me with that intense and playful look.

"Well how do you like it if I drop myself on to you?", he said huskily, I feel myself shivering when his breath touched my skin, like I'm electrocuted. I turn my head to the side so I won't look at his face.

I won't lose in his gaze again….I will not….

I felt him lowering himself to me, I gasped when he nibbled on my neck and licking it. My stomach is churning and my mind seems to have shutdown for I can't seem to think anymore. This feeling…….this touch….too much…it's too much….

"I-inuyasha?"

Then I felt a sudden shiver and I realized that Inuyasha is gone. I stood up and noticed Inuyasha is on the horse.

"Oi! There's no time to lie around, let's go back before something happens to Shippou and Rin!", he yelled. I fumed.

"You Bastard! I'll Kill YOU!", I exploded, I want to hurt him so badly, I want him to fucking die! How dare he play with me! Never again! I won't be fooled with his antics.

"Oi princess! We better get a move on, get on the horse already!"

I walk to the horse and glared at Inuyasha who just acts innocent.

"What?", he asked innocently

"Get off the horse", I said

"Why should I?"

"I brought it with me and I'll be the one riding, you can walk there for all I care"

"Ouch, that hurts. Don't tell me you're mad at me because of what I did earlier"

"What do you think!"

"Hey, it was just revenge for dropping your heavy-weight body on me"

I glared at him. He even dares to insult me after that. Bastard! How I loath him.

"Come on, you can hate me when we get back to the other two. Hop on now", he said.

I sighed in defeat.

"Fine", I muttered, I swatted away Inuyasha's hand for help then I help myself up on the horse as I sit in front of him. Then we head off to get Shippou and Rin.

This is the worst picnic I've ever had, I thought

This picnic is fun, Inuyasha thought as he smiled all the way until they reached the kids.

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Sesshomaru is watching outside from the window, looking at 6 old men wearing tunics that reach to the ground, cloaks and the crest of InuTaisho Kingdom on their collars.

"So they have finally returned"

Sesshomaru didn't bother to see who spoke for he knew it was his mother. Izayoi place a hand on his shoulder. He didn't look back, he just continued looking at the old men who are walking with dignity as they entered the castle.

"Mother, they will be waiting for you in the throne room.", he said quietly.

"I know….I'm just worried"

Sesshomaru nodded.

"You shouldn't though", he said and this time he turned to look at her. Izayoi saw a look of pride in her son's eyes.

"You survived it, did you not?", he said in a mocking manner. She giggled.

"I suppose I shouldn't worry at all",she said then she left, heading to the throne room. Sesshomaru felt another presence from behind.

"Come out Jaken, you can not hide yourself from your Lord", he said in a monotonous tone

Jaken hesitantly came out from hiding behind the pillars.

"Lord Sesshomaru….they have finally come back. Is there anything we should prepare?"

"No for it is not us who will prepare anything this time. They will do their bidding."

"Ah I see…."

"Has Inuyasha and the others come back yet?"

"Not yet my Lord, should we sent a guard to-"

"No need Jaken, let them come to their own accord. Perhaps fate is playing a game today"

Jaken looks at his master with a confuse look. He noticed a hint of excitement on his master's face. He shivered. Lord Sesshomaru has never look that way before, what is going to happen? Especially for Inuyasha and Kagome.

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"Welcome back, is everything well on your journey to the Aslan Continent?", Izayoi asked as she looks at the 6 men before her, they bowed to her then stood up.

"The meeting was well organized and there weren't any trouble at all, I'm quite surprise actually but what matters is that it's finally done", one of them said

Izayoi nodded in satisfaction. "Well we will discuss other matters later, you all must be tired from your long journey. I have already prepared a room for all of you and your luggage are on your respective rooms"

"Thank you for your hospitality you're Grace", said the eldest among the 6 of them as the 6 of them bowed. Izayoi smiled.

"Hoshi-sama, there is no need to be so grateful, you belong here after all. All of you are", then she clapped, signaling a servant to come. A maid approached. She bowed before Izayoi then led the 6 men to their rooms.

Hoshi-sama pause for a bit then turn to the Queen.

"We will be seeing your family at dinner?", he presumed. Izayoi nodded.

"And the girl?"

Izayoi gave him a look that only he understands ever since Izayoi was queen.

"Aaaahhh…….understood. I best be going now"

And with that they disappeared. Izayoi sighed.

"Everything well, mother?"

Izayoi gasped as she turned around to see Sesshomaru. She let out a breath.

"You scared me son, never give your mother a heart attack", she said sternly.

"I apologize."

They stayed quiet for a few minutes then Izayoi spoke up.

"They already knew….", Sesshomaru smirked

"What did you expect from the elders of this Kingdom, your Highness?", he answered.

She sighed. "I guess it is to be expected from them"

Sesshomaru nodded. "And we will expect more from them"

Sesshomaru look at his right on the corner of his eye. He saw Kouga behind the entrance, his arms cross with a serious look on his face. His teeth gritting with agitation.

The tension has started already even without the two here yet, Sesshomaru thought.

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"Hey, you can't still be mad at me, are you?", Inuyasha asked as the four of them ride on their horses, heading back to the castle. Kagome ignored him and just move forward.

Shippou chuckled and Rin look sympathetically on Inuyasha.

"What did you do to her this time you baka?", asked Shippou. Inuyasha glared at the kitsune.

"None of your damn business, squirt", he said harshly. Shippou fumed so he did some kind of magic trick that an egg fell on Inuyasha's head. Shippou and Rin laughed out loud while Kagome stifled a giggle. Inuyasha wiped away the egg from his head but there are still bits of it stuck on his hair.

"Why you! I'll get you back for this!", he hissed, busying himself on trying to get all the egg bits off his hair but failing miserably.

"Just take a bath later and rinse all of it away, Inuyasha-kun", said Rin.

At least I have someone on my side, thought Inuyasha

As they are getting near to the castle, Inuyasha sniffed around the air and his eyes widen in surprise.

Damnit! They are back! Why! Why! Why! This ain't good, Inuyasha mentally said to himself. Feeling his heart beat quickening. Kagome noticed something different from Inuyasha, she noticed his face getting weary. She quirk a brow.

What's wrong with Inuyasha? I feel some sort of tension inside him…, she thought.

Then all of sudden, Inuyasha went on ahead of them leaving the 3 shock and confuse.

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When Inuyasha got to the stables, he placed the horse back to its place then ran inside the castle.

"No need to run"

Inuyasha stopped, he turned to his right and saw Kouga coming out with a stern look on his face.

"They are already here", Kouga said

"They knew about Kagome already, didn't they?", Inuyasha asked. Kouga nodded. Inuyasha clenched his fist then punched the wall that several pieces of stone fell down to the ground. Inuyasha gritted his teeth, trying to control his temper.

"I'm surprise…", said Kouga. Inuyasha turn to him with confusion and anger in his eyes.

"So you do care"

"Shut up!", Inuyasha shouted but that didn't bother Kouga

"What are you denying it for?", Kouga asked but Inuyasha didn't say anything, he just face on the wall with hands balling to a fist.

"You're mom wants to talk to you in her study room, so get to it", said Kouga then he left Inuyasha with his thoughts, his anger, his confusion and his worries.

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"Come in"

Inuyasha opened the door of the study room and went inside where behind the desk is his mother, waiting for him. He sat down on the chair and waited for his mother to speak.

"Inuyasha, I have a question", said Izayoi. Inuyasha just stayed silent waiting for his mom to continue.

"Why should you worry at all?", that surprised him.

Why am I worrying? Would it matter if everything failed? Isn't this what I wanted in the first place?

"I have always known that they would come back….", Inuyasha started. Izayoi nodded, waiting for him to continue talking.

"I guess I didn't want to accept that fact. I don't know what will happen….", Izayoi sighed.

"Son, don't be naïve. You know what will happen.", she said sternly which surprised Inuyasha, he didn't expect his mother to be harsh or strict.

" Expect the Unexpected. Look Underneath the Underneath. You're father has told me that when we got engaged, I didn't understand what he meant by that until I have experienced it and now I'm queen."

"I can't tell her, can I?", Inuyasha asked. Izayoi shook her head.

"No you can't, if you did she will not become strong. Unless, you want her to fail. Do you, Inuyasha?"

"I don't know……"

Izayoi's eyes softened.

"Inuyasha as future King, you should learn to grow up and be mature. You should understand what you think and what you feel or else nothing will be clear for you no matter how much we explain it to you"

"It's just….I don't think she's prepared yet. Her hands are still bruised up from this morning and –"

"It's not only her hands she will need, Inuyasha"

"I don't want her hurt"

"Don't you think this engagement is hurting anyway?", Inuyasha was taken aback by that.

She's right….Kagome is hurt by our engagement like me. She can endure this, I hope….

"Plus, I have passed it and look what happened to me", she said softly giving him a warm smile. He smiled a bit.

"Don't worry Inuyasha, things will turn out right. They should be, you're father doesn't make haste decisions you know, even in death", she said proudly, showing how much she trust her deceased husband. Inuyasha nodded then stood up and left the room.

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"We're finally back", said Rin as the three of them got down from their horse and put them back to their respective stables.

"How come Inuyasha went ahead of us, is there something wrong?", asked Shippou. Kagome shrugged her shoulders.

"I have no idea, Shippou. Anyway let's get back inside. You guys clean yourself up, alright?"

The two kids nodded then went on ahead to their rooms. As she was about to go inside as well, she pause when she saw the picnic basket.

Inuyasha left it here, she thought. She picked it up and decided to return it back to the kitchen. She flinched when her hand started to sting again.

"Inuyasha's right, I am reckless", she said to herself as she walked to the corridors, heading to the kitchen. When she entered the dining room, she saw a short old man standing and looking out the window. The man didn't turn when he heard her enter the room. She shrugged then continued walking to the other door where it leads to the kitchen. When she went inside she noticed everyone was busy working.

What's the occasion?, she asked herself. She placed the basket inside the cabinet. Everyone seems to be too busy that they didn't even notice her come in. She saw a woman washing dishes. Maybe I could her some questions. She walked up to her and patted her shoulder. The woman gasped in surprise and realized that it was Kagome. Kagome gave a sheepish grin.

"Sorry for scaring you", Kagome said which made the woman blush out of embarrassment.

"Oh don't say sorry, I didn't realize that it was you. Forgive me", she said then she bowed.

"Ah forget about it. Umm…I was just wondering, why are the people here so busy today?", Kagome asked.

"Oh! It's because the elders have finally come back", the woman said. Kagome looks confuse.

"The elders?", the woman nodded.

"Yes, you see they have been gone for almost 2 months although I don't know why but they are here now. They just arrived this afternoon so we are preparing a great feast for their return", said the woman and Kagome nodded in understanding.

"Ah I see….", said Kagome then she took a look inside the dining room and saw that the man is still there, he seems to be reading something.

"Who is that man over there?", Kagome asked and the woman took a peek through the door. Her eyes widen in surprise.

"Oh that's the eldest of the group. Tache Hoshi, he has been with the Kingdom for almost 40 years", said the woman. Kagome's eyes widen with surprise.

Hoshi? Could it be….., she shook her head. She look at the woman and placed her hand on her shoulder.

"Thanks for your help. What's your name?", Kagome asked. The woman blushed.

"My name is Anne Bethany", she said timidly. Kagome smiled at her.

"Nice talking to you Anne and you can just call me Kagome"

"Oh no, I can't call you that you're a princess!"

"But I'm not the princess of this Kingdom", said Kagome. Anne looks confuse.

"You're not? But you're engaged to Master Inuyasha, aren't you?"

"Yes I am…..but there's a possibility that it could be broken off", once she said that everyone stopped what there were doing and looked at her. Kagome sweat-dropped at the sudden reaction.

"Ehehehehe…..well I best be going now, bye!"

And with that she left the kitchen and went straight to her room not noticing the look on Tache Hoshi's face when he looked at her leaving form.

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When it was finally time for dinner everyone was on their respective seats, except for one.

"Where is the Young Master, you're Highness?", asked one of the elders.

Izayoi was about to answer when Tache Hoshi cut her off.

"No need to answer that you're Grace, I have expected this from Inuyasha. I have known him since he was young but then again he is still young", said Hoshi as he chuckled. Izayoi gave him a look of gratefulness and he winked at her on acknowledgement.

"Pardon my brother's ill-manners, he will be disciplined later", said Sesshomaru politely.

"Oh that's alright dear boy. Boys will be boys, he is just like his father. Always spontaneous and care-free. I'm just glad that one of you got your mother's manners", said Hoshi. Izayoi and Kagome giggled. Hoshi looked at Kagome and when she caught him looking at her she stopped. Hoshi just smiled at her then turned away.

"Well lets not wait any further, let's all eat", said Izayoi and on cue the servants came out with varieties of delicious food and placed them on the table. The elders' mouths watered when they saw the delicious food.

"Ohohohohoho! You even cooked my favorite Apritadang Manok, the old dishes of the ancient Orient of the Philippines. Thank you very much!", said Hoshi and Izayoi beamed a smile of gratefulness.

"Go help yourself Hoshi-sama, all of you", said Izayoi as she look at the elders.

Everyone helped themselves with the food and an hour later the trays and dishes are empty with a few leftovers and bones. Everyone was stuff and full.

"Aaaahhh….that was a great feast!", exclaimed Shippou.

"Yeah, the food was great as always", said Kouga as he rested himself on the back of his seat with a satisfied look on his face. Kagome wiped her mouth with a table napkin then she turned to the elders who suddenly look serious. Kagome looks confuse and worried.

"Yes that was a great meal. A feast fit for a King and….Queen", said one of the elders. The other elders nodded in agreement.

"Kagome Higurashi, please stand", said one of the elders. Hesitantly she stood up, looking pensively.

"Prepare yourself cause starting tomorrow we will give you 4 tests", said another elder. Kagome looks confuse, she bit her bottom lip.

"Tests?", she asked

"Yes, to see if you are worthy to be the next queen for this Kingdom"

"And what if I fail?"

"Well then, you're engagement with Inuyasha will be broken", Kagome felt her hope rising.

"But if you fail, you will disgrace your family, your kingdom and most of all your dignity. These tests will show you are ready and fit to be queen to any kingdom. To prove your honor and your right to be queen. At the end of the test we will spread the world of the result", said Hoshi sternly. Kagome was taken aback, she didn't think of that. What is she going to do?

"So what is the first test?", she asked. Hoshi quirk a brow. He didn't expect her to be eager. This could prove to be interesting.

"Well the first test should be a bit easy for you, it's a test of intelligence. More on diplomatic matters. You will have a conference with us, Sesshomaru, her Highness and a few political artistocrats. It starts tomorrow afternoon so look presentable at the conference, understood?"

Kagome nodded her head.

"Good, now go to your room. Think on what I've said and get a good night sleep", said Hoshi. Kagome nodded. She took a step back from her chair, she bowed then she left the room. When she got out of the room, she turned around and gasped when she saw Inuyasha, leaning on the wall with his arms cross.

He gave her a look, she couldn't understand what that look was for. Is it sympathy or….worry?

"You should go", was all he said then he passed by her and walked to opposite side of the hallway.

She couldn't understand what she's feeling right now. Every emotion seems to be scattering inside her, like they are lost and couldn't find a way through her to show itself upon her face. She's lost, confuse and yet she has a feeling of anxiety inside.

"To prove your honor and your right to be queen."

That's right, she wants to prove to her family, to the world but most of all, herself.

For some reason, she is eager for the first test.

Diplomatic matters? Hah! I'll show them

With that thought she went upstairs hurriedly. She wasn't aware that Inuyasha was hiding from the corner, watching her.

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