atraSpei: I came back from camp. And I update second and the last of my stories. So yeah. Looks fine to me.

Disclaimer: Don't own Inuyasha and the lyrics. Inu belongs to Takahashi-san, lyrics belong to Blackmore's Night.

Such a sad story
That time loves to tell
Copper coins shine for the sun
From the floor of the wishing well
So the jewel of jeopardy
Shines with each dangerous step
So unsure of what we've become
What we have and what we have left...

They stood in silence staring at one another. Kagome blinked a few times, wondering who the demoness was. She could see a smile, no – a smirk, on woman's lips. Slowly, Kagome turned her eyes to Inu no Taishou. He did not look pleased at all.

"What's the matter, Touga? Won't you say anything?" Asked the demoness. But Inu Lord just stared at her. Seeing this, the smirk faded away from her lips. She turned around and went inside room.

"Anyway…" She continued. "We need to talk. Later. You must be tired after all this fighting and traveling. Yes, very tired." She said the last sentence more to herself.

"Your guards and warriors arrived yesterday. And… I just keep wondering – what kept you so busy?"

Inu no Taishou sighed, then glanced at Kagome. "Something important." He spoke finally.

Kagome locked her eyes with his and smiled softly. She knew he's not as cold as he acts. Seeing Kagome's expression, Inu no Taishou turned his head away, only to notice, that his wife was watching them over her shoulder.

The woman raised an eyebrow. "Something important, you say?" She turned her eyes to Kagome, then back to Inu Lord. "I know it's been awhile since…" She turned her head away. "But it doesn't matter anymore. You skipped a very important event, Touga." She started to walk away.

"When you're ready, come to talk to me. For now have fun, you two." She added.

Kagome stared at her retreating form, and only when doors closed behind woman, she sighed. She looked at Inu no Taishou with questioning gaze. "That woman… Is she-"

"Tsukiko is my wife." He stated coldly. "Now come", he ordered and started walking upstairs.

Kagome quickly followed after Inu youkai. The cold aura, that surrounded demon Lord, sent shivers down her spine. She didn't understand whole situation. The only thing she knew – she certainly did not like Tsukiko.

They arrived to the next floor and now stood in great hall. And it seemed Inu no Taishou had no intention in going any further. Kagome looked at his back and waited for him to speak. But he stayed quiet and this worried human girl.

"Ano…" She started quietly. This brought demon's attention. Slowly, he turned around to face her.
He narrowed his eyes and eyed her coldly. Kagome tensed up, but did not do anything else than that.

"I don't know what happened yesterday. I don't even know why I should let you stay here, but it's too late now. There is more important stuff waiting for me. " He turned his face away and closed his eyes.

"You can stay for now, but stay away from Tsukiko. Better listen for your own good, Miko."

Kagome looked at her feet sadly. "Inu no Taishou, I understand this must be hard for you, but I'm sure everything will be alright. You just must face her." She said.

Demon Lord smirked. "It's my problem, not yours." He stated and started to walk away. Kagome wanted to follow, but his voice stopped her.

"You stay here."

He opened some door and looked inside.

"Arata, prepare the room for a guest." He said, then took a step back. Kagome looked at a servant boy, who emerged from the room. She didn't even notice when Inu no Taishou disappeared.

She just stared at the boy, who could be her age or a little older – by looks only, because she knew very well he was at least few hundred years older than her.

The servant had shoulder length copper rose hair and ecru eyes. He was quite tall, too.

He stared at her for a second, then turned his head to the right, where his master disappeared.

"Yes, my lord!" He yelled and turned back to Kagome. "Please, follow me, my lady! For we shall travel together now, and the road is dangerous!" He grinned and walked down the hall.

Kagome stared at his retreating form with her mouth wide open. 'Weirdo.' She thought and shook her head.

Suddenly, he stopped after a few meters and looked at Kagome.

"It's the end of our travel. We're here." He opened some doors and went inside the room. Kagome run up to the door and looked inside room carefully. Sensing no danger, she stepped inside.

"You can rest here." He stated, as he turned around on his heel with his arms wide open.

Kagome ignored the boy and looked around. Creamy walls were adorned with many colorful paintings. Under one of many windows sat big mattress with green satin covers and fluffy pillows. Next to mattress sat paper lamp.

In the centre of the room stood table, which was surrounded by rainbow-colored pillows. In the centre of the table sat a scroll.

Kagome turned her head to the left and saw big wardrobe and a shoji screen. Big smile appeared on her face. She turned her head to Arata.

"Thank you very much", she said, but after awhile she added "…for your company. It was pleasure to travel with you."

His grin widened even more. "My pleasure, my lady. You can call me whenever you need anything. " He bowed deeply.

Suddenly, something caught his attention. He straightened up and looked at the scroll. He walked up to the table and gripped the object.

"What is it?" Asked Kagome curiously.

Arata looked at her. "It's prince's possession, I believe. He might come looking for it later. So, I think I'll just take it." He explained.

"Now rest, my lady and don't trouble yourself. I'll give it to its right owner." He said confidently and left the room.

Kagome blinked a few times, then sighed. She walked up to the mattress and sat on it. Soon, she started laughing.

Yes, the day started not very brightly and surely she did not wake up in good mood, but it changed somehow. She just had to stop thinking about all these problems.

Everything would turn out fine. Surely.

Tu tu tu. The end of the chapter. Review, pwese D: