Nothing Is Impossible For Love to Overcome

By: Sandreline

Happy Holidays, everyone!

For those of you that don't know this, I have posted my Christmas special, "Walking In A Winter Wonderland", so please go read it. After all, I did dedicate it to all of you, so why should you read it?

And for those of you that DID read it, and especially to those that reviewed… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I can't tell you how happy I am to know that you all loved it so much… so… I'm going to go ahead and make a sequel! Yay! So make sure that you guys keep an eye out for that, too!

And now, the moment you have all patiently been waiting for – the latest chapter of NIFLTO! I hope that you all enjoy! Thank you!

Happy Holidays!

Chapter 20: The Formal Delegations Continue

Kagome watched as the doors were closed again. Sesshomaru came to her side, placing an arm around her waist. "Come. It shall be fine." He told her. "Rin. Shippo." He spoke.

The children immediately were at his side, standing properly before them. Rin smiled brightly, and you could tell that she was doing her best to act appropriate. Shippo stood tall and lifted his chin slightly in the air. Kagome was impressed. Suddenly, Sesshomaru took her arms, wrapping it along his own as he laced their fingers together, mindful of his claws. He gave her a small reassuring smile, one she almost missed. "Smile." He whispered.

"Now announcing, Lord Shippo and Lady Rin, children of the West. Lord Sesshomaru of the West and his Mate, Lady Kagome."

Kagome took a deep breathe, before the doors were opened and she was led down the stairs. Kagome could feel the gazes on her as she walked by, and hear the whispers. Sesshomaru pulled her closer to him for reassurance. Quicker than Kagome realized, they were seated as a large circle table.

"Normally, it is customary for the Ladies and the Children to be placed behind screen, however at balls it is not done." He whispered to her. Kagome didn't hear it; she was too busy trying to calm her adrenaline down. No suckling pig getting sliced with a suit of armor- yet.

"Now introducing, Lord Meamoru, child of the North. Lord Ryuuko of the Northern Lands and his Mate, Lady Uo."

Kagome, had she ears like InuYasha, would have perked them up. She hadn't met them before. Kagome quickly glanced up and over to the royal family walking down the stairs, and gasped.

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Sesshomaru turned to look at his Mate, noticing how his adopted son also held his breath. Kagome began to tug on his kimono sleeve. "Sesshomaru…" She whispered.

"Yes?" He whispered back.

"That's the demon that killed your dad! InuYasha killed him-"

"No, Kagome. Lord Ryuuko is the father of Ryuukotsei. His son went mad for power, and thought that he could kill my father and claim the Western Lands for his own."

Kagome looked at her Mate. "He doesn't hold a grudge? What about his brother?"

"Meamoru was too young to know what happened." Sesshomaru responded. "Now silence."

Kagome frowned, but her nerves wouldn't let her stay calm. And how dare Sesshomaru think that he can talk to her like that? She was about to give the TaiYoukai a piece of her mind when Sesshomaru, who had sensed her thoughts, gave her a sharp look. His hand clasped around her hand, and Kagome remained quiet. Somehow, she knew that Sesshomaru wasn't telling her the whole story, and she planned on finding out what was going on.

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Aphrodite, from her place behind Kagome hidden from all eyes, shivered. "Some really bad energy just walked into this room… Deus; my work with these two just never ends!"

The Greek Goddess grabbed a pastry as the waiter walked by, not noticing how it seemingly levitated off his tray. The voluptuous blonde smiled. "But they have good eats!" She said, biting into the pastry as she continued to observe.

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(So he has finally chosen a Mate, I see.) The dark thought raced over the TaiYoukai's mind. (And she is with child. Now, Sesshomaru, I shall take from you what you took from me.)

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OMG OMG OMG I am SO incredibly sorry that this is only 3 pages long… (Bows over and over in apology as I avoid the flying fruit) I am so sorry!

However, I am leaving on a plane to go visit my family! I leave for Providence, Rhode Island before dawn… (sighs) Do any of you have full blooded, traditional OLD-SCHOOL families? I do… in fact, my little brother and little sister and I are the only ones not full bloods – we are half, and are always being reminded. (man it sounds like Harry freaking Potter or something…) anyway, because I was raised by an English mother, our manners are … more formal that those of my Italian family, and I want to scream most of the time I'm there…

So, anyway, I won't be having a lot of time to update…

But I swear to you on my honor that the moment I get back you will all be bombarded with chapters! I promise!

I am so sorry about this, you guys! Darn, this is the first time I am going to get flames, huh? I'm sorry!

I promise the moment I get back there will be nice, LONG updates!

Thank you so much for understanding, everyone!
And if you haven't already, please read, "Walking in a Winter Wonderland". It's dedicated to all of you, after all, for being amazing reviewers!

Happy Holidays! Be safe, and a Merry New Year!

Sandreline