I sat there quietly not because i had nothing to say, there was a lot to discuss. The atmosphere just felt awkward, so much so i doubt even a sword would pierce it. I nearly laughed when I began to associate this awkward feeling in my throat and stressful pit in my chest to how I felt on every first date i had ever been on. Which in a way I guess you could call this our first date. Though it was not planned out of a mutual romantic interest. I stared down at the meal before me, This is a beautiful meal. It tastes really great, too. All of a sudden I became extremely aware of my chewing and quickly remembered I was suppose to chew thirty two times before swallowing. Twenty, twenty one, twenty two, twenty three...'m not sure where I heard, that but I'm sure it was from a reliable source. It's just mush now? How does anyone make it to thirty two. After swallowing the bite I looked up and noticed Lord Touga just staring at me. Okay, weird… Stop staring! Geez, aren't yokai children taught not to stare? It's rude that has to be universal right? I huffed putting down my chop sticks and pulled back my shoulders sitting up as properly as I knew how, "Is there something wrong?" Hopefully he says no and that the end of it. I'm not really sure what information I should trust him with. Probably none, I don't know him. I don't know anyone here! They may have familiar faces but that's just a trick of the eyes, they are not the people I know.

"No, my lady. Tell me about your family."

Wow, that was bland and to the point. Well what should I tell him? Inuyasha always knew when I was lying he said I had a very easy physical tell that always gave me away. I won't lie, but I won't give more away than I need to. "You can just call me Kagome, I'm still not used to the title of lady. I have a mother, a younger brother and a grandfather, however none of them reside in this world."

He stared at me void of any emotion, he just appeared very thoughtful. Once he fully processed the information he spoke in a gentle voice that I hadn't hear from him before. "I see. May I ask what happened to your family if it is not too painful?"

"You may ask lord Touga. However it is a sore subject for me and I'm not yet ready to speak about it yet." I said, hoping the answer I gave was acceptable. I watched as he again took this information. He brought a piece of duck to his lips and chewed it slowly. Once he swallowed it he did this a few more times and I copied him, believing our dinner conversation had ended as quickly as it had begun.

"I've heard from you hand maid that you have become quite accustomed to life here. You have altered your room and are comfortable with your status enough to order servants without worry. You also openly threatened my life when you feared I would harm your children."

I went from aggressively chewing too slowly chewing trying my best to think of an excuse. Taking a sip of the lavender tea I sat down my cup and cleared my throat "Are you upset?" I did not wait for him to answer as I lowered my head and my eyes "Please do not punish Daichi or China, if you are upset you may punish me however you wish. I will not complain or cry."

"I am not as heartless as you seem to think I am, Kagome. I would not dare punish such young children for a mistake that they did not commit, and that was solely committed by their mother."

"What punishment can I expect?"

"You will receive no punishment. You were simply protecting and reassuring your children, I would expect nothing less from my mate. I am glad to see your skills as a mother are more than adequate despite you only recently taking on the role."

I smiled and raised my head "Thank you, Lord Touga." His speech sounds a little too formal, it's a bit strange and a little annoying. Like just speak normally please, but I suppose this is his normal way of speaking. What should we talk about now? Deciding he had had asked enough questions, I decided it was my turn to get answers, "Why did you bite me?"

"I was weighing the option of biting you and marking you as my mate. However once you bit me I made the decision to bite you. When I did our mating was officially complete, since you had taken my blood within your body and I yours. Normally this is done during physical mating."

"Physical mating?"

"It is the same practice you mortals are expected to complete on your wedding night."

"Oh sex."

"Sex?" He said quite slowly testing the new unheard word on his tongue."

"I mean concimating?"

"Izayoi told me she knew of the practice through the story, the Eel and the cave."

"Yes, consummating. Izayoi?" Wasn't that the name of Inuyasha's mother? I wonder if she is still his mother in this universe? She couldn't be, afterall he is a full yokai. "Was Izayoi the previous lady of the west?"

"You have a very keen intellect, yes she was."

"If you do not mind me asking how did she pass?"

"Very bravely."

"I see. Was she a yokai?"

"She was not."

"A mortal gave birth to a full yokai."

"Yes, both of my sons were mothered by Izayoi."

I sat quietly trying to process this alarming information. That is impossible… a child is half of what the father is and half of what the mother is. I took many science classes through my time in school, in highschool I even took advanced classes. I'm very sure that I'm correct. Wait that question on the test. Anyone I don't want to give him an heir, ever. Wonder how I can stall, until Daichi, China and I can safely escape? Hearing a slurp I put down my cup and How long have I been drinking me tea? I didn't even realise I had picked it up. As my cup made contact with the table it made a noticeable clink that basically echoed through silent room. "Lord Touga um, I don't really know what mating involves but is there a celebration ceremony?"

"Celebration ceremony?" He repeated as he stared off into space thoughtfully.

It almost sounds as if he asking himself. Did he not understand my question? I didn't think it was hard to understand, maybe he is as dense as Inuyasha is. This could be a perfect example of father like son, well I guess for me it would be more like son like father. Afterall I met Inuyasha first so I am comparing Touga to him. Why do I do this? Why do I carry on conversations in my head, god… Living in this era for this long must have made me very lonely, if not insane. Yes, a celebration ceremony. Like a marriage ceremony."

He took a mushroom and chewed it thoroughly and I could tell with each bite he was thinking, debating. Once swallowing it and taking a sip of his tea to clear his throat, his attention was back on me "Yokai do not have such ceremonies. Do you desire one."

"Yes, of course. I don't know one girl who doesn't. To have a long flowing white gown, beautiful decorations and centerpieces, bridesmaids, vows, our first dance. But you may find my traditions odd."

"The village you were found in was not far from my palace. Are your customs greatly different from other local wedding traditions?"

"Not greatly different, there are some similarities." The only difference is time, I'm used to modern weddings. But the concept is the same. "Would it not interest you to participate in such a mortal celebration of love, union and life? You have many mortals residing within your lands do you not? This may make you appear more understanding or accepting of their customs. It would be great for your image."

"I am pleased that my mate has such useful insight and a brave tongue, though the words you use are sometimes a bit odd."

"You are referring to my slang?"

"Slang, I am not familiar with this word. Explain."

"It means I use different phrases or words in a familiar or informal manner when describing something. You however use formal speech since I'm sure that is how you were raised. For example when you are courting someone and see them as a possible mating or marriage candidate what term or title would you give such a person?"

"I have heard many use the term intended to describe such a relationship." He stated as he filled his mouth with another bite of beef.

"While I use two different words. If a man courts a girl she accepts his advances she is his girlfriend, while he would be called her boyfriend. If a man formally asks for a girls hand in marriage and she or her parents accept then the two are both considered the word fiance." I said hoping I had described it as well as I knew how and more importantly well enough for him to understand. The two of us enjoyed our long conversation late into the night. We spoke a lot about the wedding and decided that we would not only have one but uphold all of my traditions. Including the one of a virgin bride. When we both agreed to it I surprised my enthusiasm and the urge to leap for joy. However I was pretty sure he was not hiding the same feelings as I, I'm sure he was hiding his impatience or maybe even his frustration. Two long hours passed quickly just like our conversation.

I watched as Touga stood up from the table "As much as I have enjoyed our time together, I must now ask you to go to your room. The moon has risen to its highest point as I believe you will need your sleep. You have one week to plan for the ceremony."

I nearly screamed in disbelief "Only one week?"

"Correct," He plainly stated.

"Can I have a little more time?"

"No, be grateful I am allowing this much time. Ordinarly I would not even consider wasting such time on such an unneeded event." He said in a low and somewhat threatening tone.

I bit my notoriously spiteful tongue and stood, then quickly bowed "I am not grateful and I am honored that you are indulging my childish fantasy. I truly means the world to me, Thank you." Standing up I met his golden gaze which burned into my soul. My blush was quickly replaced with irritation as I turned and headed towards the door. Staring at me like that I feel like he was undressing me or something. I'm not sure what he was doing or what he was thinking when he was looking at me, but I know I did not like it. Walking towards the door my mind went blank I don't remember how I got here. Letting out a heavy sigh turned around a put on a fake smile "I don't remember the way back to my room."

I honestly thought Touga would send a guard to escort me back or a servant, much to my surprise it was actually him who walked me back. Unlike our dinner we spent the walk in complete silence, I honestly can't tell if it was awkward or not. To me it was a little because I was not happy with my new and extremely short deadline. I had originally hoped for a month or maybe even six. But a week?! That is way too short to plan a wedding… let alone plan an escape for me and my children. But I would have to make it work. I threw an unsure side glance as I felt the overwhelming urge to speak "Touga. Not sure if it's my business or not but I can't tell by looking… How old are you and your sons?"

"My age can be your concern of yours, however knowing my age will not change anything. As for the age of my sons I do not see how that is your concern, but I will still answer. I am two thousand one hundred and ten years old. Sesshomaru is One hundred and eighty six years old and Inuyasha is a hundred and eighty years old."

He is rude! Is he in a bad mood or something? Or does he just not know how to speak would think he could be polite just for the sake of having a pleasant conversation. How did he get his last Lady of the West to fall for him? If it's by keeping her prisoner like me then that is not love that is stockholm syndrome. Well that's assuming she even loved him. Everyone knows you do not have to be in love just because you are married or have children. I just need to get him into a false sense of security then maybe I'll have more freedom and an easier time escaping, just ignore his rudeness. Forcing a fake smile I said the first thing that popped in my head "I'm only twenty two, you have yourself a young bride. But I'm a little worried …"

I stared up at him unsure if I should finish the rest of what I was saying or just leave it off as I had. I watched him as he just continued to walk as if I hadn't even said anything at all. I sighed and decided that was it end of conversation I would just have to suffer this uncomfortable silence.

"What worries you, mate?" I could not tell if his voice held genuine concern or not, it seemed as if there was no emotion. It's like he is asking because he feels obligated to, and not because he wants too. When I didn't immediately answer I saw his bright golden eye drift solely in my direction, "I never ask twice, Kagome."

"Would you not have preferred a yokai bride? She would surely be more beneficial to you and your lands."

"Why are you troubled by this?"

"So you did?"

"No, I did not say that. I asked why you would be upset by this."

Honestly I didn't really have an answer and I wasn't extremely bothered by it. But for some reason it did irritate me a little. Maybe it's because it still doesn't make sense why he'd chose me. Why couldn't I just live my life out in peace in my tiny village?

"In what way would a yokai be more suited to be my mate than you." He stated rather than asked.

So much like his two idiotic sons, I thought to myself. "Well you said you wanted an heir and I cannot give you a child that is full yokai, because I am mortal."

"We shall see."

We shall see? What does he mean we shall see? What we wish on a star? Make a spell? Pray really hard? And poof we have a yokai! Miracles like that don't happen. This is not disney, this won't end like pinocchio where our child wishes hard enough and becomes a yokai. I would know I've studied genetics and biology in junior high, high school and a few college courses for fun. But I know science! "He would not be a suitable heir to rule."

"A yokai female would easily be able to give you a suitable heir."

"I have no intention of having an heir other than Sesshomaru to succeed me when the time comes."

"Then why do you want another?"

"I do not have any intention in having an heir nor a desire to have one."

Oh My God! He's driving me crazy! Absolutely mad! I'm going to strangle him. I feel like a secret agent trying to retrieve intel from a stubborn criminal, through torture. But I feel like the only one being tortured is myself. Is he just dense? I know Inuyasha is dense… Could it be he gets it from his father? Now that I think about it Sesshomaru can be dense at times too, especially when it comes to emotions, relationships or inuyasha. Maybe it's just men. I hope Daichi doesn't become like this when he becomes a man.

"Kagome, you will begin lessons tomorrow after the morning meal."

"Lessons?"

"I will not tolerate a my mate to being uneducated."

Uneducated?! My education is much more advanced than his! I know math that surpases any that exists within this time. I know calculus! Trigonometry! College algebra! I know english fluently! A language I guarantee he has never even heard of! I know history from ancient greeks, romans, and egyptians up until the twenty first century. I'm basically able to tell the future. I understand science that he never knew even existed. Why is the sky blue? I know why! I know biology! Genetics! Psychology! Geography! Accounting! Economics! I can write and read! With all my formal education which surpasses his by miles, I know we can never have a yokai child! And I also know that this whole point is mute! I will never allow him to touch me in any way that would create life.

"I have enjoyed our conversations, Kagome. However silence is very becoming of any young beautiful woman. This include you, Kagome. Good night it is here that I leave you." He brushed my bangs from my face and leaned in close. Softly pressing his lips on my forehead and then smiled before turning back down the hall and disappearing around it's corner.

Did he just tell me to shut up and that i'm beautiful. So rudely command me to shut the hell up, but then tell me that i'm pretty?! Like that stupid word, pretty! That a kind word liek that will make me forget what you first said?! Then he had the nerve to sweetly comb back my bangs and kiss me on the forehead?! I'm going to kill that son of a bitch! That stupid arrogant jerk! That pampered slime ball! Oh he is an absolute ass! I thought Inuyasha was bad! I thought Sesshomaru was bad! He is the worst amongst all those flea bitten bastards!

AN: So I tried to make this a little serious and mostly funny how did I do?!