5

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After acouple of hours Sesshomaru and his pack made it back to the Western castle.

They stood in the courtyard.

Sesshomaru turned to Kagome.

"Human, after my servants get you settled in the room next to Rin's, come to my study we have much to discuss." Sesshomaru said.

'Respectful as usually. Sesshomaru you haven't changed a bit.' Kagome thought fighting an eye roll.

He was still bossy as ever.

Kagome gave a light bow and rose.

"Yes Lord Sesshomaru. I will be in your study shortly."


As Kagome promised, she was done unpacking and was already at Sesshōmaru's study door.

She lightly knocked.

"Enter." She heard.

She walked into his study and closed the door behind her, then faced Sesshōmaru.

"Sit down human." Sesshomaru said as he gestured towars the pillow in front of his desk that he was sitting at.

Kagome did as she was told.

Sesshomaru leaned forward in his chair.

"I knew my general was a snake. But it will be hard to track down the ones that could be in my castle. My ward, Rin needs a protector. You will protect her with your life. If you fail and she dies you will follow her in death. I will see to it." Sesshomaru said.

"Yes Milord."

"You are not to leave her alone unless you are relieved by Jaken, her other protector. He will relieve you every night so you can do as you wish. You will have her from when she wakes until she goes to sleep." Sesshonaru stated.

"Forgive me milord. But may I say something?" She asked.

"Hn." Was Sesshomaru's response as he leaned back in his chair.

"Should you need me to watch her for longer than that I can." She said.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed at the girl.

"Do you question Jaken's abillities?" He asked her.

In all honesty he didn't care. Jaken got on his nerves. He was useless. Sesshomaru just wanted an answer.

"No milord. I just wanted to offer." Kagome stated.

Sesshomaru looked at her.

"Very well. I will let you know." He said.

Sesshōmaru looked at the girl.

"I know your name isn't 'Guard'. What are you called?" Sesshomaru asked.

Kagome lightly smiled. Though none saw it. "Hana, Milord." She said.


After their discussion Sesshomaru had Kagome follow him to Rin's room where they were introduced and then he was on his way back to his study.

Kagome stood in Rin's room as she played.

Rin was playing with her dolls when she paused and looked to girl named Hana with the masked face. It kinda creeped her out alittle but she didn't want to be rude.

"Will you play dolls with me?" Rin asked.

Kagome looked at the sweet girl that was eight years old when she left to her world right after Naraku's death. It had been four years so that would make her twelve.

"Forgive me Lady Rin but I am here to protect you. That's all. Your safety is my number one concern. That's Lord Sesshomaru's orders."

Rin nodded. No one had ever called her Lady unless Lord Sesshomaru was around. She was just 'filthy human' to them.

"I understand." The girl said.


That night after Rin went to sleep Jaken walked it.

"Human, how was she today?" Jaken asked in his annoying high pitched voice.

Kagome mentally rolled her eyes.

"The name is Hana. She's fine. She's a sweet girl. I'll be back before dawn.' Kagome said.

She stepped outside and quietly shut the door. She then heard Jaken rant about how disrespectful and stupid humans were. She went to giggle but stopped when she was faced with a demoness with white hair and eyes. She was probably Sesshomaru's age.

Kagome didn't even say anything to the demoness. She just stood there in silence waiting for her to say something. Kagome knew she was a servant by how she was dressed.

The demoness put a hand on her hips.

'Great a demoness with an attitude.' Kagome thought.

"I know your new, but all the humans bow to me since I'm a demoness and head servant.' The girl said in a matter of fact tone.

"I'm not most humans " Kagome said.

The female huffed.

"Look here bitch. My name is Yuki and you will respect me." Yuki said.

Kagome could've said so many things to piss her off but didn't.

Kagome scoffed.

"I'm Hana. See you around." Kagome said completely ignoring her as she started walking to her room.

Once Kagome got half way to her room Yuki spoke again.

Doesn't this girl ever shut up?

Kagome let out a sigh of annoyance. She was sure the annoying female behind her heard. Kagome refused to turn around to give the female the attention she desired. So, Kagome looked straight ahead.

"One last thing, Sesshōmaru is mine." Yuki said.

Kagome smirked.

"How many times a day do you have to repeat that to yourself so you believe it? Lord Sesshomaru belongs to no one. And if I were you, I would be very careful about not using Lord in his name. I've heard hes not very forgiving to his servants or concubines when they do that." Kagome said in a sarcastic warning tone.

Yuki let out a growl.

Kagome's smirk widened. She had no interest in Seshsomaru. She just wanted to mess with the wench.

"Watch your back human." Yuki said.

Kagome still had her back to the demoness.

Kagome smirked as she ignored her. She walked to her room and stepped in. The female had no idea who she was dealing with. That female was definitely weak. Alot weaker than her. Kagome did not need to make any threats. Her aura said it all.

No, she wasn't aragant. Kagome just wanted to get back to the East. She didn't want any trouble. Hopefully Sesshomaru would send her back after a month.

Though she wanted to be secret about who she was. She wanted to tell Lord Sesshomaru about Hidou and how he could still be after her.

Kagome took off her mask and sat on her bed.

About that time there was a knock on the door.

Kagome quickly put her mask on. She went to the door.

When she opened it, She was horrified when she saw who it was.