I don't own Inuyasha. Wish I did…

Chapter 2

"The Lady's Guard!" shouted one of the archers. The men disappeared into the woods leaving Kagome in the middle of the road. The soldiers galloped forward. They moved closer and closer to the girl in their path without a sign of stopping. The man on top of the lead stallion was busy looking at the sun, judging the time. Suddenly, he heard a loud, shrill whinny from a black stallion on the side.

"Sesshoumaru, if we stop we may not make it home in time," said one of the soldiers to the lead man as he began to stop.

"Wait," Sesshoumaru stated bluntly. Then, he dismounted his horse and made his way over towards the horse. He was distracted when he saw a young girl lying in the road, covered in dust. Sesshoumaru dropped to one knee and lifted the girl's chin. He looked at a battered, bruised, and broken face. However, he didn't feel anything for the girl. Instead, he simply dropped her chin and began back to her horse.

"She's coming with us," growled a woman as she made her way to the girl.

"Mother," he sighed annoyed, "She will only slow us down. Plus, she looks like no more than a commoner." Undyne narrowed her eyes at him and motioned for one of the soldier to pick her up.

"Put her on the front of Sesshoumaru's saddle," she stated warningly. Her eyes didn't move from Sesshoumaru's as the soldier picked up the girl and lifted her to Sesshoumaru. He finally growled and lifted the girl into his saddle before remounting himself.

"Let's go," he barked, "We've wasted enough time." The boy kicked his horse and cantered off. Undyne shook her head and followed at an easier pace. Her soldiers untied and took Aisa as they followed her lead. They traveled in silence for hours. Then, Kagome began to wake up. Her first sensation was moving, then a pounding headache. She groaned slightly and lifted her hand to hold her pounding head. "We will get you healed soon. You are not allowed to die," growled a voice sitting behind her. Kagome opened her eyes and saw herself on a white stallion. She turned to look up at the voice. She saw a gorgeous man with gold eyes and long silver hair pulled back in a ponytail. He had magenta stripes on each cheek and what looked like red eye shadow over each eye. Speaking of eyes, they were currently narrowed as he looked at her. "What are you looking at, woman?"

"Nothing," she grunted, "Where's my horse?" Kagome wriggled in the saddle before wincing.

"You shouldn't move," stated Sesshoumaru blandly, "You have barely even begun to heal."

"Who are you?" asked Kagome. She was annoyed at this man for treating her like a child.

"I am Sesshoumaru, first in line for the Western realm." At that moment Kagome noticed his slightly pointed ears and sharp teeth. "And who, may I ask, are you?"

Kagome looked him in the eyes and said, "My name is of no matter to you. As soon as you give me my horse, you will never see me again."

"You are a guest at my castle until my mother lets you go. I suggest you tell me your name," he growled the part about his mother under his breath. However, Kagome caught it.

"I don't have to stay with you. Just give me my horse, and I will run off. You will never have to see me again," persuaded Kagome.

"Damn it woman! Just tell me you name!" Sesshoumaru hissed quietly at her.

"Kagome," she finally huffed. "Where are my weapons?"

"With my men, now go to sleep," Sesshoumaru said before hitting a pressure point and sending Kagome into a deep sleep.

"You didn't have to do that," scolded Undyne from his right.

"Yes, but I couldn't stand her chattering for the next half hour," he chuckled.

"We're that close?" she questioned. Sesshoumaru just nodded and picked up the pace slightly.

"Let's make it twenty minutes," he huffed, already annoyed with the young girl in his arms. Undyne eagerly agreed with him and signaled the soldiers to move forward. Within a half hour they reached the gates of a large sprawling castle. They paced through quietly, just as night fell. The grounds consisted of a stable, a servants' house, the lord's house, a barracks, and a guest house. Kagome was brought to a guest room and a nurse treated her wounds.

Kagome woke up early the next morning. A gentle ray of sun was shifting through into her room as she slowly sat up on her four-post bed. She suddenly noticed her state of undress and covered herself with the blanket. Her blue eyes peered around the spotless room before she saw a few dresses laid out on the floor next to some warm food. She crawled over and managed to put on the light blue dress with a heart neckline. It had little raindrops crystals on the bottom of the sleeves and the hem, besides that it was a solid blue. She began to eat the porridge left for her. It instantly warmed her up and energized her for the new day, but it did little to quell the ache in her back.

Suddenly, the door slid open and there stood Sesshoumaru. Kagome immediately pulled up the neckline of her outfit and straightened her skirts. Sesshoumaru, however, didn't seem to care. Instead, he just said, "Finish getting dressed, it is time you meet my father." Kagome nodded and he quickly left. The girl looked down at her bowl. She wasn't hungry anymore, but she still didn't feel comfortable. Quickly, she shrugged off the feeling and finished getting ready. She looked at the mirror in the far corner of her room. One hand picked at her hair tentatively. Defeated, she picked up a brush from the night table and began to go through her raven hair. After a few minutes, it laid straight and tamed down her back. Kagome took one last look in the mirror, smiled weakly at herself, and left the room. She had to blink a few times before her eyes adjusted to the morning light.

"Hey! Are you that girl?" asked a friendly female voice next to her. Amarante's eyes adjusted just enough for her to turn and look. There was a girl a couple of years older than her standing there. She had long dark brown hair and deep brown eyes. The color of her eyes was enhanced by a thin layer of red eye shadow above each eye. Her dress was dark green around the bust and was lighter around her skirt on the sleeves. There was dark blue trimming on the bottom. "Hello?" the girl called, waving her hand in front of Kagome. She was standing in front of a boy who was watching Kagome with avid curiosity. However, when she turned to look at him, he just huffed and turned away.

"Oh… uh… yeah, I guess I am," she stuttered finally coming out of her stupor.

"My name is Sango. What's yours?" Sango asked sweetly.

"Her name is Kagome. Can we just get her to my father please? I need to do some training today. I can't do that until you are done with her," growled a male voice. Kagome turned to see a younger version of Sesshoumaru. They had the same color hair but this boy's hair was surfer boy short and laid messy about his head. However, it failed to hide his small dog ears.

"Relax Inuyasha, we will get her there, and, if you're lucky, maybe she will want to train with you," giggled Sango.

"Ohhhh! Inuyasha!" called a squeaky voice. Kagome's eyes narrowed as she turned to the voice. Running towards them was a girl with straight, waist long, black hair and blue eyes.

"Go away Kikyo," growled Inuyasha, "I have work to do." Kikyo pouted

"Oh Inu, I've been lonely all day. Cant you just spend some time with me?" she whined as she wrapped her hands around his neck.

"Get off of me, wench," snapped Inuyasha. He ducked out of her arms and shoved her away. "Come on, Kagome. Let's get this over with." Inuyasha began to walk away and Kagome followed quietly. Her eyes roamed the grounds until she saw the stables. Then, she smirked and whistled loudly. Aisa was being groomed. His head lifted at her whistle and he burst from the stable. He galloped up to Kagome and reared. Then, he stood quietly before her, letting her rub his head. "What are you doing with that crazy animal?" grunted Inuyasha as he crossed his arms.

"I just needed to see Aisa. We can go now," stated Kagome as if it was the most normal thing in the world.

"You mean this dangerous stallion is yours?" asked Sango, awe danced in her voice. Kagome nodded.

"He was going to be my horse," growled Inuyasha. Kagome decided to ignore him and began walking in the general direction they had been traveling.

"Are you coming?" she called to him. He growled and kicked at the dirt before beginning to lead her again.

Finally, they got to the Lord's house. Inuyasha opened the door and signaled Kagome to enter. She told Aisa to stay there before following Inuyasha's instructions. Inside the room was dark; at the far end was a huge silver dog. He stalked towards Kagome, his golden eyes roamed over her as he circled her. Then, he sat in front of her. "So, you are the new guest?" the dog asked pleasantly.

"Yes," she confirmed, "I am Kagome."

"I am Inutaisho, leader of the dog youkai. Go train with my son and be ready for dinner at six," he said before returning to the dark. Kagome left the building and looked at Inuyasha.

"Where are my weapons?" she asked.

Inuyasha seemed shocked at this question, but finally then spoke up, "They are by the training grounds… Why?"

"Your father told me to train with you," she said uncaringly as she made her way after Sango.