Disclaimer: No, I don't own InuYasha. But I wish I did, doesn't that count for anything?

Oh my God, I am so sorry it took me so long to update. I've had a horrible year. Everything bad happened at once and I just started a new job. Now I've got my life in order and I have time to write again. I'm so happy! Thanks to all of you who reviewed my story and have stuck by me. This is for you!

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Kagome looked up at Kin and then took a deep breath. This was a dangerous situation she was walking into. She had so many questions bouncing around in her skull. The most troubling one though was, what if someone attacked her and Sesshomaru couldn't stop them in time?

"Kagome? Are you alright?" Kin asked. He noticed a spike in her aura and he could hear her heart picking up speed. It concerned him. The demons she would be dining with would notice her anxiety and use it to their advantage. These demons despised humans and they would enjoy making Kagome feel inferior, anything to make them feel more powerful.

"Huh? Oh yes, I'm fine." Kagome looked in front of her. When had they arrived at the dining room entrance?

'Keep it together Kagome. Remember breath calmly. These demons will sense your fear so keep your anxiety under control.'

"I must leave you here Kagome. Try to relax and don't worry. You'll be perfectly safe with Lord Sesshomaru in your presence."

"I know. Thank you for walking me Kin." With a quick kiss to her hand he turned and left her standing in front of the door to the dining area. "Okay, here it goes." Kagome said to herself.

She slid the door open and stepped in and then closed the door. She looked around the room and noticed a very familiar demon.

"Kagome?"

"Kouga! What are you doing here?"

"I should ask you that. I'm the demon lord of the east or at least I represent him."

"Kagome."

"Ginta? Hakkaku? You two are here too?"

"Of course, we are Kouga's bodyguards." Ginta replied.

"Does this mean that Mutt Face is here too?" Kouga asked.

"No. My half-brother, thankfully, will not be joining us this evening. Kagome has offered her services for a short period."

"Oh really? And what exactly is my woman doing for you Lord Sesshomaru?"

"Lord Kouga, I don't believe that you have any right-"

"Relax Kouga. Don't get so protective. Besides-"

"That's my woman, always so calm and rational. Well, we should take our seats. The other demon lords are arriving."

Before Kagome could tell him, once again, that she was not his woman, he turned and headed toward the table.

'What am I going to do with him?'

"Is there something going on between you and the Prince Kouga?"

"No, but he like to think there is." Kagome sighed and looked over at Kouga. "He kidnapped me about a year ago. He was going to have me find the Shikon Shards for him and then decided that I was 'his woman' and that I would live with him and his tribe. Of course InuYasha wasn't exactly a big fan of that idea."

'Hn. That sounds like InuYasha. So, he hasn't been able to choose between this woman and the deceased priestess.'

"Lord Sesshomaru, who is this lovely priestess? And why haven't I met her earlier?"

Kagome looked behind Sesshomaru to find one of the most beautiful demons she had ever seen. He was truly gorgeous. There was no other way to describe his appearance.

He was an inch or two shorter than Sesshomaru, but he was still taller than Kagome. His hair went down to his shoulders and was a beautiful shade of blue. It was slightly lighter than Sesshomaru's, if that was possible. His eyes were dark blue and sparkled with some unnamable emotion. It was a mix of joy and mischief. Kagome immediately liked him. Not because of his appearance, but because of his aura.

His aura was the most unique one in the room. It wasn't any larger or more powerful than the demon lords in the room; in fact it was slightly weaker. His aura's warmth was what attracted her to him, on a spiritual level, right away. Just being around him gave her a sense of well-being and joy. It was in one word, beautiful

"Ah, Prince Kazuki. How good of you to come. Am I correct in assuming you are here on your father's behalf?"

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru. You are correct. Now who is this beautiful woman accompanying you tonight?"

"My name is Kagome." Kagome replied still in a daze. She couldn't believe such an aura could belong to a demon.

"Ah, Lady Kagome." Kazuki said as he bent down and kissed her hand. "What a pleasure it is to meet you."

Kagome loved the way her name sounded from his mouth. He made her name sound like that of a goddess. "No, the pleasure is mine Prince Kazuki."

"Lord Sesshomaru, I wouldn't expect you one to welcome a human priestess in to your home."

"Lord Sesshomaru asked me to help Rin. It seems she's caught a cold." Kagome answered before Sesshomaru could even open his mouth.

It seemed that this conversation did not involve him. He turned to Kagome; "I will leave you in Prince Kazuki's capable hands. I must greet my other guests. Will you two excuse me?

"Of course My Lord. Don't worry I shall take very good care of Lady Kagome."

As much as he hated to admit it, he didn't want to leave Kagome's side. The duties of being a lord, however, required him to do just that.

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A/N: Thanks for reading and I'll update again very soon. Please review and tell me what you think.

-AnimeGurlie

Kazuki - Means either "pleasant peace" or "first of a new generation" or "shining one" in Japanese.