Touga sat silently against a tree enjoying the weather. The wind was gentle and the sun was bright. Rarely was Touga ever to have such leisurely time. Especially with his pup Sesshoumaru who slept peaceful at his side. This forest was coated with his youki, no demon would dare to enter. Even the dull lesser youkai had survival instincts. Excluding his allies of course. In the distance someone had entered the edge of the forest. It was Mumei and a companion. The Lord's youki could not sense what exactly the being was. But Touga did not feel threatened. Mumei had been around during his father's rein and perhaps even during his father's sire's time. So Touga waited patiently.
It didn't take long for someone to come into his line of sight. A woman with raven short hair and brilliant cobalt eyes. A rarity among humans of this land. She was dressed in odd white clothing that revealed more then any clothed woman would be willing to. Black lightning danced around her eyes. Her arm even displayed a vicious storm. Touga had never seen a woman with such a marking. It was curious. Perhaps she was a siren, he had heard of such creatures existed among the seas. Mumei had a interest in strange creatures, so it would not be surprising.
The girl had paused momentarily. Her eyes scanned him and his son without fear. Most would look downcast, in fear and respect. Mumei had approached her with amusement clear on his face. His pink violent eyes met Touga's in a silent question of 'may we join you?' Touga simply nodded, still relaxed. The girl strode over to him without fear with Mumei following behind. That was odd. Mumei had always walked beside all his companions. He swore loyalty to no one and demanded equality. He was infuriating, but it was somehow charming. But he was showing submissive behavior to a girl who looked human. He couldn't sense any power, presence or stench of mortality. It was strange. "Hello Inutaichou." She smiled at him fondly as if looking at someone she knew. She tipped her head a show of respect. "My name is Ito Kagome and this is my friend Ito Tenka." In that moment it this had made sense. Mumei was a god companion without a god. It seemed like he had finally found what he was looking for, a Kami to be companion to and a actual name.
"There is no need for one such as yourself to call me by title. I am Touga and this is my son." Her face and eyes lit up immediately. "That cutie is Sesshoumaru?" Her face displayed strain and that again was confusing. "Kagome you are being rude." Mumei - no Tenka had scolded her lightly. "But... I want to hug him and pet him. He's so cute!" Conflict was clear on her face and that had made Touga laugh. Sesshoumaru was only a few decades old and was four times the girls weight. Most were wary of him even though he was merely a pup. "Worry not my friend. She is welcome to touch my son. Tenka is it?" Kagome smiled clearly delighted. She approached the sleeping pup carefully before taking a seat and caressing his fur. "Yes, Kagome has blessed me with a very good name." Lazily Tenka took a seat near Touga. "I see. So what brings a Kami and her companion to a simple Lord like me?"
Kagome scratched behind Sesshoumaru's ear. Suddenly the pup had felt a phantom touch. No scent and no presence had caused him alarm and he whipped around and bit. The pup was confused at the sight of a female. The taste of blood hit him. But had caused him to release the hand was the electricity that exploded his mouth. He yelped and backed up with a whimper. Kagome didn't even take notice to her bloodied and torn hand. She turned her head over to Touga with wide eyes. "Oh no! Is he okay? I didn't mean startle him let alone hurt him." Touga simply shook his head. "It's not your fault. It is mine. I apologize I forget he is more sensitive then most his age." Touga called Sesshoumaru over softly. Kagome watched somewhat amazed on how little words it took to settle the pup. A guilty look was clear on Sesshoumaru's face and he approached meekly. Kagome held her bleeding hand. The pup merely lapped at it on apology.
Tenka rolled his shoulders a bit tense at the scent of his master's blood. "Inukimi has made a deal with my master. I was curious to see if you would like to make one as well." Touga scowled and crossed his arms. "Why would she bother with that? She is well cared for." The Lord was slightly offended. "She did so for your son." Tenka was going to give vague information until the daiyoukai agreed to a contract. "What happens to Sesshoumaru?" Anxiety was bubbling up in Inutaichou's instincts were rising to the surface. Inukimi wouldn't play games with the Kami for kicks. It had to be serious and deadly. "We cannot tell you unless you come into contract with me. To put it bluntly I need you." Kagome had answered this time while petting the pup with her uninjured hand. Touga's brows furrowed. "What are your terms?" Kagome smiled softly. "Be my friend and ally. I need status, wealth and influence. However I am young. I don't have these things."
"What will I gain from this deal of yours?" The price did not seem too hefty. But the Kami were fickle and troublesome. "You will have a opprotunity to chnge your future." Touga paused. Could this Kami really have the ability to flip through the ages? Rarely did young Kami ever have the knowledge. "How do I know you this isn't a trick?" Tenka felt the need to speak, but a look from Kagome had him silent. "Inukimi wouldn't bother with me if there wasn't anything to gain. To tell you the truth you have everything to gain from this deal while I will lose everything." Her words were tinged with loss. If Inukimi and Tenka had trusted her them he would too. After all who would deny such a opportunity? Only a fool and Touga was not one. "I accept your terms."