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To all those that reviewed ... Thanks again Minna ...Kisses and hugs...you guys are the 'wind beneath my wings'... (please don't take that literally and ask me to sing the damn song coz i'll probably vacate the readers off of for goood.

Disclaimer: You know the drill, Rumiko owns Inuyasha, I own this fanfic. The only difference between the two of us is that she has loads of money and I get by through saving coupons and eating at McDonalds breakfast, lunch and dinner.

To Michelle girl: yea I wrote 'date with destiny' last year, i unfortunately could not update because i started this story but when i conclude this one i will update 'date with destiny'.

"Where is Kagome? What's taking her so long!" fumed the irate hanyou.

"Inuyasha shouldn't we head to breakfast now, Yumi said that Sesshoumaru and the other lords will be present and they will not take too kindly to us being late. More so since we are his guests." reasoned Miroku.

"Feh! If I didn't know any better monk. I'd say you were genuinely worried but seeing that I do know you. I know that your hand is itching to grope Yumi's ass. I've seen the way your perverted eyeballs glue itself to her behind!"

"Am I truly that obvious Inuyasha?"

"Far too obvious if ask me."grumbled the hanyou. "By the way where's Sango and Shippo?"

"Sango went down already, she's having breakfast with Shippo and the girl with the pony tail on the side ... you know the one that keeps travelling with Sesshoumaru."

"Rin you mean?"

"Hai, her..."

(Uneasy silence)

"What's in that perverted mind of yours again bouzo?"

"Nothing just the usual... (sigh longingly)... she'll be one fine assed woman one day."

"Huh?"

"The girl, Rin."

"God damn hentai!...(punch Miroku on the side of the head).. I ought to let Sesshoumaru freeze your craddle-snatching ass!"

"Come on Kagome, this one's for the grand prize!" hollered the lavishly attired demoness.

THUNK!

"Score!...raahhhhhhh.. and the crowed goes wild...raaaaahhhh.." Kagome runs around the room in mock jubilation. (She's using the the ornamental hair pins like darts)

Knock. Knock.

Knock . Knock.

"Kagomesama, haite mo ii deshou ka? (my I come in?). Nani o shite imasu ka? (what are you doing?)."

"Ah, Yumichan! Ohayoo! Just brushing up on my targeting skills, see.." she points to the far wall facing the neatly folded futon.

"Kagomesama is that..."

Gasp.

"The ice lord? Hai, well, atleast it's supposed to be him, I'm not good at drawing."she admited, shuffling a foot nervously. "Who did you think it was?" Kagome asked.

"I thought perhaps a weasel of sorts."

"Hahahaha! Well he can be liked to a weasel I suppose, he's sure as damned annoying as one."

"Kagomesama! You mustn't address him so inappropiately. He may seem cold and arrogant at first but he'll grow on you eventually."

"Yeah, like a huge fluffy wart!" snorted Kagome.

"Kagomesama!"

"Oh come Yumichan! Surely you have a bone to pick with that self absorbed ego maniac. Here you try, just relax and visualize the target letting all your pent up frustration, build then fire away. Aim for his smirking face."

"No."

"Oh but that's 100 points!"whined the insistent demoness.

Yumi sighed heavily. "Kagomesama we have much to do, the other Lords have arrived and have already commenced the negotiations. That is why I came here, Sesshoumarudono has postponed his meeting with you regarding the discussion of your powers. The lords came early and he is unable fulfill his prior commitment to you. Besides there are those that accompany the other lords that might not take lightly to you...err... they delude themselves into thinking that one day the young lord will choose them as mate. "

Kagome stared blankly at her then burst out laughing.

"Tehehehehe...snort...hehehehe.. arctic ass has a snow bunny fanclub?.. giggle.. They're not Santa Claus' missing elves are they?"

"Dare ka? (Who?)".

BANG ! (the shoji door suddenly slides open).

"Wench! The young lord has requested that you come to the main hall as the negotiations has concluded and he wishes to introduce you to the other lords at breakfast."

"Listen you bug-eyed freak! Don't you ever heard of the word 'knock'?"

"Hmp! Why would this Jaken honor you with such show of respect?"

"NANI?" thundered Kagome. "when I get through with you there won't be anything left for the kamis to reincarte. I'll purify your sickly wart covered green ass to hell and back til, slime and all!"

'mother' gulped Jaken nervously.

"If that is all I bid you all a good day. My lands require my immediate attention therefore I must take my leave of you all. Until the 'end of harvest' tournament then." a curt bow and the Inu Lord of the South, leaves the hall.

"Fare thee well, Iesudono." reciprocated the remaining three lords.

"Hard to believe that you both are related Sesshoumaru." The Lord of the North said rolling his eyes.

Catching his meaning the usually stoic Lord replies, "Iesu and I are cousins in my maternal side of the family. Though he and I spent our first hundred years together we are very distant with one another. It was most unexpected to see him as the newly appointed southern lord."

"This I have observed with my own eyes. And yes I admit to being taken aback when I saw him as well."

Turning to the lord on his left, Sesshoumaru states, "my many thanks to your understanding in regards to this pressing matter Lord Matsu." he inclines his head ever so slightly towards the youthful dragon lord of the north.

"It is in the hopes of a peaceful co-existence that I accept this bilateral trade link Sesshoumarudono. It pleases me well to know that you will trade us your autumn harvest wheat in return for our soybeans. No wheat is finer than the ones grown in your land."

"Though I pride myself with the fine quality of my land's wheat, it is not my place to receive such great acclaim, the land itself is nutrient-rich and it is the hard work of my people that deserves your praise."

"You belittle yourself too much at times my friend." sighed the dragon youkai in defeat.

A barely visible smile graces Sesshoumaru's lips.

"That maybe, but this Sesshoumaru will not accept praise where it is not due."

"Ah, but whose wise judgements and counsel preside over thse lands? And whose hands (yep he's got two in this story) uphold law and maintain order throughout the provinces of the west?"

"Oh will the both of you stop with the flowery words already? You're both making my fur stand on end!" interrupted a wolfish voice.

"I see the young wolf lord has finally graced the discussion with his voice, regrettably though the trade negotiations itself has concluded." remarked Sesshoumaru with a bored tone.

"...yawn... I spent all night travelling ok! Besides, meetings like these are what elders and advisors are for."

"Foolish pup! You prefer their counsel against your own? Do you truly desire power and authority wrestled from you?" joined Matsu.

"That is what fear is for, if your underlings fear you they won't dare raise their hand against you." argued Kouga. "Hey, Sesshoumaru, back me up here, you're the meaning of the word fear."

"I beg to differ wolf. Do not confuse your blatant disregard for court protocol by keeping order in your ranks by instilling them with fear. The fear you invoke in them asks for retaliation but the fear I instill in my lands demands respect and obedience."

"Well said my friend!"applauded Matsu.

Kouga was about to respond to Sesshoumaru's remark when,

"Forgive this lowly servant of yours my lord but the Lady will momentarily arrive."

Jaken turns to leave.

"Haaaaaa...hhaaahar-de-har-har!" laughed the ookami lord (wolf) slapping his thighs. "Jaken what happened to your fugly green behind? Did you accidently hump a porcupine late last night or something?"

"Nno my lord," Jaken bit out. "I had mistakenly offended a female."

"Soo ka...( I see)..." nodded the still laughing wolf.

"Hai! It was rather unwise to do something to incur a female's wrath. They are known not to live it down until they have exacted a full revenge." added Matsu.

"I disagree, why my woman is the embodiment of perfect femininity."

"Interesting I was not aware that you had mated Lord Kouga." stated Sesshoumaru.

"Oh but I'm not, at least not yet anyway, but she will realize it soon enough. After all no one could resist my charm for long. Eventually, she will be eating out of my hand." bragged the ookami prince.

"Another one sided love story? Kouga, have you not learned from your past indiscretions that it will only lead to your heart being pulled through your teeth again?" reminded the dragon lord merrily.

"If you're talking about Humikohime, you've got it all wrong! She was only playing hard to get because she knew I liked the chase!" snapped Kouga in self defense.

"Honto ni? (really?), she must be an actress of such caliber then! She sure had all of us believing that she had no interest in you at all."gasped the dragon youkai sarcastically.

Kouga merely snorted.

"Who per chance is the unfortunate female that has caught your roving eye this time ookami?" enquired a very uninterested Sesshoumaru, his elegant claws thrumming on the low table.

"Kagome, my tenshi's name is Kagome." beamed the ookami dreamily.

"WHAT!" roared the now standing inu lord.