Chapter 12

Kagome stood in shock as her mothers words sank in. 'It's now or never.' She thought as she began to look around in the room. Kagome than kept her eyes on Lord Takahashi and finally after a long moment of silence her father added, "You have no choice in this, it IS an order."

"Will you allow this; will you allow them to cause your sons suffering?" Kagome asked as she kept her eyes on Lord Takahashi.

"I have no other choice." He answered honestly.

"Kagome you will do it now." Her aunt ordered.

"No…I will not be the one to cause them pain! Not now and not ever." Kagome hissed as she easily broke the three women's barrier without even touching it. "Tell the damn elders that we're challenging all of them for the head of this family!" she yelled as they all took a step back at the amount of energy she was letting out.

"Kagome don't do this…you've yet to receive your full power." Her mother said as she continued to back away.

"I'll take my chance's now leave me!" Kagome roared as she throne vines began to encircle her.

"Yes our lady." They all said before walking. They had no right to address her as a child until after the fight had taken place. So until then she was respected as if she were the head of the family.

As soon as all of the adults were gone and out of her room Kagome sat down on her bed as she tried to calm down. Both Rin and Sango slowly walked over to her and used their aura's to help her calm down before they would ask any ting. Once Kagome was completely calm she gave a weak smile and let out a long sight. After a small moment of silence Rin asked, "What happened?"

"They wanted me to keep both of you away form your boyfriends…they wanted me to make you leave them." Kagome answered.

"When do we fight?" Sango replied.

"We'll be told at breakfast…stay by Sesshomaru and Miroku's side…Inuyasha won't be with us." Kagome stated.

"Why not?" Rin asked

"Because she finally got him free…how long?" Sango answered.

"That's nothing to worry about…come on I'm hungry." Kagome said.

Mean while Inuyasha lay in bed with a steady breathing pattern. He watched all his lost memories fly around him but before he could chose which one he wished to view they were pushed back and in front of him stood himself only it was his demon blood. Inuyasha eyed his demon blood and waited for him to make the first move. However he was amazed when he watched him sit down and say, "We need to make this quick."

"Since when in the seven hells were you controllable?" Inuyasha asked as he staid put.

"Since my soon to be mate was about to battle for the lead of the house." His inner demon answered.

"Kikiyo?" Inuyasha asked.

"Uh no you fool…Kagome…our soon to be mate since years ago." His demon growled.

"How dare you do this?! I'm going to tell mother and father what you have done to MY Inuyasha!" Kikiyo yelled as she stormed into the kitchen.

"My lady would you like me to remove her?" one of the recent appointed body guards asked as she stood in front of Kikiyo.

"No, but Kikiyo lower your voice for I am now higher than you and our parents." Kagome spoke calmly as she finished eating.

Kikiyo stood wide eyed as her sisters words sank in. 'No…all of my planning will not be in vine…I will force her to commit suicide.' She thought angrily as she regretfully bowed before her sister and said, "I am sorry my lady…I only hope you can forgive me."

"Just eat your meal." Kagome said as she got up only to be followed by Miroku, Rin, Sango, and Sesshomaru. Before they exited the room she turned to the guards and said, "Leave us be and stay guard over Inuyasha's room…should he wake bring him to me."

As they walked down the halls in silence Kagome kept to her self. She had no idea that they were going to be out numbered or if she herself had to battle against two instead of one. Rin and Sango felt the stress that was building up with in Kagome so they decided to take her mind off things. Kagome had been so lost in thought that she was reminded that she was with other people when Rin said, "Are you ok?"

"And don't say yes because we can feel the stress coming from you." Sango added.

"Uh…I'm just thinking about the rules…I forgot to look that up when I had gone to see Shippo and Kinata." Kagome answered knowing full well she could no long lie to them.

"Just relax…come on let's get some fresh air." Rin said.

"Um…you girls go ahead and go…we're going to go and play some basketball." Miroku said.

"How about we all go by the pool, I don't trust my family." Kagome said as they turned left to the pool hall.

Mean while Inuyasha eyed his demon self as he let all the information sink in. He had no idea that it would be so over welling but he wanted it all to be a lie at some point. 'I can't trust him…what if he just wants to take over?' Inuyasha thought. He was brought back to the present when he heard his demon self let out a frustrated growl before saying, "Fine don't believe me and look at the damn memories one by one. But if my Kagome gets hurt and I'm not there I will take over our body permanently."

"I won't let that happen now move…you're in the way." Inuyasha growled back.

After his inner demon self moved out of the way Inuyasha looked at the order and decided to go in order. So he lifted his hand and touched the fist memory that was shown to him. He had no idea the pain would be so much but as it played out before him he grew in shock because every thing he was told was true. All the proof he need was right there playing out before him. 'Kagome…Kagome I'm so sorry.' He thought as he continued to watch all of his lost memories that would soon remind him of his one true love.

"What are we wearing?" Rin asked as they began to make their way back to their room.

"We are all wearing black; we are not fighting the elders with our robes. Let's meet in my room in an hour." Kagome said before she walked into her room.

"OK" both Rin and Sango said.

(With Rin and Sesshomaru.)

Rin and Sesshomaru sat in silence until Rin got up and walked over to her closet. He could feel the stress pouring out of her and he had no idea how to get her to calm down. Rin had been so lost in thought that she had completely forgotten about Sesshomaru. 'I have to do my best…I can't let them down.' Rin thought as she pulled out a pair of black baggy pants and a black shirt that aid, "People say life's a bitch but life isn't the bitch…I am." Rin was brought out of thought when she felt Sesshomaru's arms wrap around her before she heard him say, "Don't worry love, I will be there to kill any one who harms you in my presences."

"Umm...promise me you won't interfere." Rin requested.

"I will not stand to see you hurt." he growled as he held her tighter.

"Please...I want to be strong and I can't do that if you but in." Rin said a bit to cold.

"You have my word." was all he said as he began to nuzzle her neck.

"Thank you." Rin said as she began to relax.

(With Sango and Miroku)

Sango closed the door and went straight to her closer to pull out what she was going to wear. She also pulled out a pair of pants what were identical to those that Rin had chosen and a shirt that aid, "Curiosity killed the cat...but for a while I was the suspect." After getting her clothing together she walked over to Miroku and just sat by him. 'Why is she so calm...she can't keep it locked up or she'll freak when the fight starts.' Miroku thought as he wrapped his arms around Sango. Before Sango could say was happy and glad when she felt all of her stress and worry go out of her when Miroku bit down on her. After he pulled away she said, "Thank you...how could I do this with out you?"

"I'm positive you could...just be careful...I don't want to see you hurt." Miroku said as he felt her completely relax.

"I will...so long as your their." Sango replied.

After changing and getting dressed Rin, Sango, Miroku, and Sesshomaru were all in Kagome's room waiting for them to be called. Kagome had been completely quiet the entire time. When she felt her mother's aura approaching her room she opened her link and said, 'Keep your power hidden.' before closing their link. Before Rin and Sango could ever make a comment the door was opened and all of their parents walked in. Neither of the group members bowed and all that was said, "Follow us, the elders are waiting."

"Miroku, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha are not to be touched...now lead us." was all Kagome said.

A/N: Well there you have it. The fight is about to begin, I just hope you like the fic so far. Please send your reviews!