A.N. Mmkayy soo…this is the revised version of chapter 2. The whole reason I'm revising the story is because, after re-reading it, I feel there are a lot of ways I can make it better. Well hopefully anyway.

I realize this chapter came a little late, but things are set in a whirlpool of confusion. You know how it is.

But anyway…I think I'm going to delete my story Famous Relationships. I don't really feel like it has a good storyline going for it and honestly, I don't have any inspiration for it. I didn't think it had a lot going for it anyway…

I just started to have the strangest notion that Kagome and Bankotsu would make a cute pairing. They need more KagxBan fics. This inspiration struck from another fanfic I love. So I am contemplating changing pairings…ya know, to spice things up a little…it's just a possibility…

If you have a problem with the characters being with other characters than the original idea, please stop reading now.

So now, anything can happen :.

Doesn't that make everything exciting?

Well I hope so.

Anyway, on with the chapter, and hopefully it's longer than the last. Remember, I'm changing up the storyline a bit….

Demon Princesses

Chapter 2: Smooth Beginnings

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This was all that could be heard for the past couple hours. The pounding of the horse's feet upon the hard, rocky ground. Kagome sighed. The castle to where they were headed was coming into view. The same castle that she would be living in. The same castle where her fiancé resided.

'Inuyasha…' Kagome thought with a frown. The man whom she was to marry. She hadn't even met the guy and yet she was to marry him in about 3 months time, against her wishes.

Kagome shrugged off the feeling of dread and misery and turned to her sister, Sango letting her eyes take in her sister's appearance. Like Kagome, she was dressed in one of her finest dresses. Unlike Kagome's, Sango's dress was a baby pink satin with white lace sewn on to the edges of the dress. A band of pearls were draped around her waist, letting the final strand reach near her knee, which was now bouncing rhythmically to the bouncing of her own horse. Another strand of pearls was wrapped around her neck, stopping just above her bust which was not to low, but low enough to remind people she was a women. To match, pearls were placed in an intricate design among her chocolate curls.

There was only one word for it. 'Extraordinary,' Kagome thought with a sigh.

"Sango?" Kagome called out suddenly.

Sango turned her head in her sister's direction, magenta eyes meeting Kagome's own sparkling blue ones.

"Yes, what is it?" Sango inquired questionably.

The raven-haired beauty bit her lip. "I'm scared." She finally admitted in a quite tone.

Sango's eyes softened. "I know sister, me too."

Kagome looked up sharply, not believing what she was hearing. This was her sister, who battled countless demons without fear. Her sister, whom took risks constantly. Her sister, whom was the bravest woman she knew…

"Truly sister?" Kagome asked hesitantly, not truly believing her sister's confession.

Sango nodded and said in the most honest voice, "Yes," Sango sighed. "Who wouldn't be? Our fates are sealed with a marriage that we cannot get out of. Doomed to marry demons we do not love. One could not help to be scared." Sango's brown ears swerved forward slightly. "But you know sister, we have to be strong and take the good with the bad. Who knows, things might turn out for the better." Sango offered with a light smile, though hidden deep in her eyes was sadness, but one would only notice if they knew Sango well.

So naturally, Kagome noticed.

'I almost forgot. She fell in love with a man back home…' Kagome thought, her heart going out to her sister.

"Maybe…" was the only thing that Kagome could say.

Sango was Kagome's best friend, as well as sister. Kagome most defiantly would do anything for Sango without hesitation, and Sango, would do the same. They always knew they could rely on each other, through anything, and that was saying something. Sure Kikyo was her sister too, but it always seemed like Kikyo was cut off from the other sisters. She hardly ever opened up to anybody, keeping mostly to herself. Though Kagome knew, she wasn't thrilled about the marriage either. 'Must be a sister thing…'

Slowly, the castle loomed across the plains, covering for almost as far as the eye could see. It almost seemed to say, "You are welcome here," but as far as Kagome was concerned, she dreaded their arrival. Not because it looked uninviting, no that definitely wasn't the case. It was because of what she knew was waiting for her…

'No turning back now…' Kagome thought with sullen eyes, much unlike her normal, more cheerful self. Unconsciously, her shoulders slumped slightly.

Within minutes, the King of the South, followed closely by his three daughters, each on their own horse, arrived at the Dog-Demon's castle. Guards stood on either side of the great doors that led to the gardens in front of the magnificent castle itself. Though seeing it up close, the word didn't do the castle any justice. It's presence commanded respect with its high towers and many windows.

"Who goes there?" Young guards called out formally, though most definitely knowing whom the visitors were.

"King Higurashi of the South and his three daughters, Lady Kagome, Lady Sango, and Lady Kikyo," The King of the South boomed out with confidence.

"Very well," the said guards replied, bowing in respect giving permission for the visitors to enter.

"Thank you," Lord Higurashi inclined his head slightly, ebony hair framing his grand face. He nudged his horse forward, passing through the stone barriers with his daughters in tow.

'This is it…' All sisters seemed to think at once. The sight before them surprised them though. In the midst of many trees and flowers, stood three of the most handsome men they had ever laid eyes on…

Their fiancés.

(So I was thinking…this would be a nice place to end it, but then it would be too short ne?)

One by one, the three dog-demons stepped up to help the ladies off their horses, a gentlemanly manner for sure.

A hand offered itself to Kagome. She followed the arm to the owners face, gasping slightly. He was gorgeous. There before her stood probably the most handsome man she had ever laid eyes on. He had silky white hair, reaching far down his back, probably to his lower back with fuzzy white dog ears sitting atop. A chiseled face, and not to mention a very nice body from what she could see, but that wasn't anything compared to his eyes.

Amber eyes were swirling with amusement as he watched the girl's face turn to one of shock, as she looked him over. Obviously not expecting what she saw.

"Could I help you down from your horse milady?" Inuyasha suggested which drew Kagome's eyes unwillingly back to the awaiting hand.

"O-Of course sir," Kagome replied with a maidenly blush. Inuyasha smirked.

'Maybe things won't be so bad after all…?' Kagome thought after hopping off her horse with as much grace as she could muster. She brought herself back to her full height, barely reaching Inuyasha's chin.

"You must be Lady Kagome then?" Inuyasha asked so much politeness it sickened him. But of course if he weren't polite, Sesshomaru would have his head later…

"Yes milord. Can I inquire whom you may be?" Kagome fell back on her etiquette that had been engraved into her head for as long as she could remember.

"Lord Inuyasha," he replied with a hint of cockiness. His head raised a little bit higher in confidence.

Kagome nodded, giving a slight bow, making her many red skirts pool out beneath her. 'He must be my fiancé? Well he's not all-bad I suppose…'

Next to her, her sisters were having about the same meetings with their fiancés, though it seemed Kagome's was the smoothest of the three…

SLAP!

Kagome looked around alarmed, eyebrows arched in surprise. "Wha…?"

The sight before her made her frown in confusion. Sango was huffing angrily as she turned and started to walk away. But that wasn't the most unusual part…

There her fiancé was, laying knocked out on the stone patterned walkway, with a red handprint gracing his cheek.

Inuyasha, on the other hand, was smirking, trying hard not to laugh, but failing miserably.

"Miroku, can't you keep your hands to yourself for once?" Inuyasha finally gave in and let out a snort of laughter, which confused Kagome more.

'I don't get it…' Kagome thought as her frown deepened. "Lord Inuyasha, I hardly see any humor in this situation so would you care to share what has caused your sudden outburst of enjoyment?" Kagome asked as nice as she could, remembering to follow the etiquette that had been forced upon her at a very young age.

Inuyasha's laughter ceased immediately, not wanting to be the one to explain to her 'Miroku's Little Problem'.

"Nothing milady. Shall I show you to your rooms?" Inuyasha offered in that fake-nice voice of his. Things would go a lot smoother if he were nice…for now.

Kagome tilted her head like a confused puppy, which I might add, had Inuyasha thinking of how cute that was.

"I suppose Lord Inuyasha," the raven-haired beauty answered, deciding to let the little incident go…for now.

"Please, just Inuyasha. All the formality makes me feel old," Inuyasha said gruffly, while holding out his arm for Kagome to take.

Kagome giggled flirtatiously. "Yes Lor-I mean Inuyasha, but if I must comply with that, then you must do one thing for me."

"Oh and what can I do for milady?" Inuyasha asked smirking in his way that made girls swoon.

Kagome blushed. "You must call me Kagome," she said simply, looping her arm through Inuyasha's, flashing Inuyasha a dazzling smile.

"I'm sure we can make that happen."


Sooooooo…about time huh?

Well anyways…I'm sorry for the wait. I'm not sure if this chapter turned out the way I wanted…maybe i think that way because it started off good and im not sure if it stayed that way...oh well...I promise I'll try harder!

Things aren't going to go this smooth, let me assure you that much.

Inuyasha's true character will come out. You know, the arrogant, rude one.

But yeah.

Next chapter should be updated soon!

R&&R

Much love!