Chapter 9

The rest of the week soon flew by and the group now found themselves packing. While Miroku, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru continued to pack; Kagome, Rin and Sango had just finished working out their plans when there was a knock on their door. Kagome opened the door and allowed the man to take their bags down to the limo. Kagome turned to Rin and asked, "You really?"

"Ready as I'll ever be...Sango lets go." Rin answered.

"I'm coming...Kagome can we get our usual rooms?" Sango replied as she got her keys.

"Yeah, how lets go cuz you know how my parents get when we're late." Kagome answered as she walked out.

"Are you girls done yet?" Miroku asked.

"Yeah...where's Inuyasha?" Rin answered.

"He's with Kikiyo." Sesshomaru growled in pure disgust.

"Well then let's go." Sango said.

Once in the limo Sango, Miroku, Rin Sesshomaru, and Kagome all sat away form Kikiyo and Inuyasha. Once they reached the house (well castle) they got down and were shown to there room. Kagome walked into her room and changed into a pair of black pants and a dark blue shirt. Once everyone was settled Kagome and Kikiyo took them down to the family room where they were about to meet almost all of the Higurashi family.

"Mother, father this is Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sesshomaru." Kikiyo said in a voice full of respect.

"Welcome to our home...your parents are waiting for you in the main hall. That includes yours as well Rin...Sango." Kagome's mother stated.

"Yes aunt Robin." they said before walking out with the guys.

This left Kagome lone with her sister and her parents. Mean while Rin and Sango bowed before all the adults before everyone took to their parents side. At this pint Sango turned to her father and said, "Father...Miroku is my boyfriend."

"Is this true?" he asked as he turned to face Miroku.

"Yes, mother Sango is the woman I love." Miroku answered as he turned to face his mother.

"Very well then...you all may leave and get settled. Dinner is at seven so DON'T be late." Rin's mother stated.

After all of them walked out they met up with an enraged Kagome and a fuming Kikiyo. Rin and Sango said nothing and just followed. They were surprised when Kagome had moved Inuyasha from the guest hall to the room that was between her and Kikiyo's room. Miroku was moved to a room next to Sango's room while Sesshomaru was moved to the room next to Rin's room. After they all got settled they met in the hall way and walked to the game room. Once they guys got over the shock Kagome said, "Let's play basketball."

"OK but we're not even." Rin replied.

"That's why we're playing horse." Sango said as seh got a ball.

"Horse?" Miroku asked.

"Yeah, the first person who makes the shot starts the game. Every one has to shoot from their but it a person misses they get the first letter of the word horse. Who ever spell out horse loses." Sango explained.

"Sounds simple enough...let's play." Miroku said.

"OK...I'll go first." Rin said sweetly.

"Rin go easy on them." Kagome told her.

"Fine...I'll start off slow." Rin replied as she got closer to the basket. When she shot it in she made a basket and said, "You're turned Sesshomaru."

"Ok." he said. Sesshomaru stood exactly where Rin had shot form and made the basket. He then turned and said, "You're up monk."

"I resent that." Miroku said as he caught the ball and bounced it a couple of time. Everyone was surprised that he had actually made it in.

And soon it began, it didn't take long for Miroku to miss with the kind of shots they were doing. Rin was now on her last chance when the door flew opened which caused her to miss the shot. Rin turned around ready to pound who ever had caused her the game. Inuyasha froze as he saw Rin's angry face. Before Rin could do anything they heard Sesshomaru ask, "Do you want to play?"

"Sure...what are you guys playing?" he answered.

"Where's Kikiyo?" Kagome asked.

"She said she had to talk to her grandfather...she said she'd see me at dinner." he answered.

"Let's start over...Inuyasha start the game." Kagome said as she threw the ball at him. 'What the hell does she think she's doing?' she thought.

Mean while Kikiyo sat before the three elders and her grandfather. She had just told them of an idea that they could use as a 'test' for her sister. While the elders talked about it she sat with an emotionless face. 'She will wish I was the one born with all the power.' Kikiyo thought evilly. Kikiyo was brought out of thought when she heard her grandfather ask, "What proof do you have that this hanyou has such an effect on your sister?"

"My proof is that she wasn't able to share a room or even speak with him without taking the medication she was once given." Kikiyo answered with a voice of respect.

"You do not bare the curse...why are you so interested in this." one of the elders asked.

"Kagome is my twin sister and I want nothing more than for her to be safe from her own curse." Kikiyo lied as if she were born to do it.

"Very well...you shall have what you request two days before you leave." her grandfather replied.

"Thank you." Kikiyo replied as she stood up to leave. 'Good...now she will wish that I was on to hold all the power rather than her.' she thought as she began to walk out and jump the nearest guy she saw.

Mean while Rin, Miroku, Sango and Sesshomaru watched in amazement as Kagome and Inuyasha were facing off. Each needed one more letter to lose. Who ever would miss the basket first would lose. Kagome had just made her shot when Inuyasha took his spot. Just as he was about to shoot he heard Kikiyo calling him which caused him to lose. Kagome grinned while the others laughed.

"Nice try...better luck next time." Kagome whispered.

Before he could reply Kikiyo walked in and said, "Dinner is ready...Kagome mother and father wish to speak to you after."

"Let's go babe." Inuyasha growled as he stormed off.

"He's a sore loser...come on before we get in trouble." Rin said as she took hold of Sesshomaru's hand.

"That goes for all of us...Kagome hurry up." Sango called as she did the same with Miroku.

'He will never know how much that hurt me.' Kagome thought as she ran to catch up with the others. The meal had been peaceful and quiet for the most part. Very one had kept to themselves until Rin's father placed his fork down to look at Sesshomaru. After watching him closely he said, "Tell me...what are your attentions with my daughter?"

"I plan to do nothing more then to keep her happy my lord." Sesshomaru answered as he turned to meet his gaze.

"Rin...how long have you been seeing this young man." her mother asked.

"I've been seeing him since three weeks after I met him. Mother I love him just as he loves me." Rin answered as she reached to hold his hand from under the table.

"Mother, father may I be excused?" Kagome asked as she tried to ignore Kikiyo and Inuyasha's whispers.

"Yes, but you must come with us before you my go to your room." her father answered as he got up.

"Very well...good evening every one." Kagome said as she walked out.

As Kagome walked out with her parents Inuyasha could not help but ach inside as she left his sight. Kagome followed them to a small study that was across the hall and entered. Once her mother had a barrier up and around the room she sat down and waited for t hem to speak. Her father was the one to speak first. "You will not come between Kikiyo and her soon to be husband.

"We say this because of the history you've had between this young man." her mother added.

"I had no intention of doing so." Kagome stated calmly while she silently raged inside.

"Very well...we shall see you at six tomorrow morning for your usual chores." her father said before she was allowed to leave.

'Chores!...What I do aren't chores their tests so that I can be kept in check." Kagome yelled within her mind as she walked to her room and slammed the door. Kagome put on her sleeping clothes and walked over to the balcony where she had the prefect view of the garden. 'I don't care what happens to me...so long as I'm free.' she thought as she began to use all the elements...she used, earth, air, firs and water and she tried to calm her self.

After the others had finished eating they two had gone to there rooms to freshen up and go to sleep. 'Please be alright.' both Rin and Sango thought as they tried to go to sleep.