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Authoress' Note: I know that it's been a while, but I've been somewhat inspired today. I've already written new chapters for "Seven Seas" and "Make you Smile" (if you haven't read them then please do!) and hopefully I'll have a chapter of "Easier Than Love" up tonight as well. I guess we'll see. Well, just enjoy and don't forget to review!!!

Set Me Free
Chapter Eight

Kagome took a deep breath before entering Prince Hojo's chambers. She walked in and the servant closed the door behind her. "Prince Hojo?" she asked, not seeing him in his room.

"Yes Kagome, I'm in here" she heard his voice from the next room. She walked into the room and saw Prince Hojo packing up his things for the trip back to the Eastern Kingdom.

"Prince Hojo?" Kagome asked nervously, not knowing how to go about asking him.

"Yes Kagome? What do you need?" he asked in a friendly voice, obviously wanting Kagome to like him.

"You see…I have three slaves of my own. I got them when I turned sixteen. My mother and I got into a tiff of sorts and she told me that I was to leave with you alone."

"Oh. Is that right?" he asked, not really understanding what Kagome was asking him.

"Yes. And well, the reason why I've come here is to ask you something. I am asking you for your permission to bring my slaves with me to the east. When I went to pick my slaves I wanted the slaves who had been there the longest. I don't want to have to send them back. I care too much about them to do that, and they're more than slaves…they're my…friends." Kagome pled passionately.

"I'm moved Kagome. You care more about your slaves than everyone I have ever spoken with. You are more passionate about this one thing than most people are about their lives. Of course you can bring your slaves with you to the Eastern Kingdom. I would not want you to be unhappy when you are living with me."

Kagome smiled from ear to ear, "Thank you Prince Hojo! Thank you so much!" she hugged him in her excitement, leaving him not knowing what to do. He tentatively hugged her back, enjoying the feeling of holding her.

Kagome pulled out of the hug and blushed, "Sorry Prince Hojo, that wasn't appropriate."

"Don't worry about it Kagome. It's okay." Hojo reassured her.

Kagome smiled at him, he's not so bad. I guess marrying him isn't so terrible. It could be worse I suppose. He's letting me bring Sango, Inuyasha and Miroku with me to the east, so he obviously cares about making me happy she thought.

"Is that all you needed Kagome?" he asked her.

"Uh, no. That was it. Thank you so much Prince Hojo. I cannot express how thankful I am. I will see you in two days when we leave for the east. And I cannot wait." Kagome lied with a smile on her face.

"I can't wait either Kagome" Hojo said and Kagome instantly felt bad about lying.

"Good bye Prince Hojo" she said, turning and leaving the room.

"Good bye Kagome"

Kagome exited the room and walked down the hall and down the grand staircase and out to her awaiting carriage. She climbed into her carriage and sat happily for the ride home. A half hour later she arrived back at her estate and climbed out of the carriage, walking past the servants and straight to her chambers.

She opened the doors and walked in to see Inuyasha, Miroku and Sango sitting in the living room.

"Miss Kagome, you're back!" Sango exclaimed.

Kagome smiled, "Yes. And I have wonderful news."

"Really? What?" Miroku asked.

"You are all coming with me to the east!" she said, more excited than she had ever been.

"Oh Miss Kagome! That's wonderful!" Sango said. Sango looked at Miroku, who was also excited and she then looked to Inuyasha, who sat stoic and silent on the floor. "Inuyasha? Isn't this wonderful?" she asked him, "Now we get to stay with Miss Kagome"

"Feh. It's okay I guess" he murmured.

"I'm glad that you guys are as happy as I am" Kagome said, ignoring the fact that Inuyasha seemed less than pleased. "In fact, at this point I'm not very sad about leaving here. My mother and I butt heads and I don't like that. At least when I'm in the east and only communicating with her with letters, it will easier for me to get along with her."

"It is unfortunate that you are not getting along with your mother. But I'm happy that you aren't upset about leaving anymore." Sango said.

"I agree. Two days and we'll be on our way to the east" Kagome said, "I better begin packing."

-Two Days Later-

Sango walked into Kagome's bedroom and drew the drapes back, letting the sunlight flow into the room. Kagome stirred in bed, trying to go back to sleep.

"Miss Kagome, you need to wake up. We are leaving today, you need to be up." She said, gently shaking Kagome awake. Kagome opened her eyes and looked at Sango, "Good morning" she mumbled in a very tired voice.

Sango smiled, "Good morning Miss Kagome. I'll set out your traveling dress for the day. Would you like anything else set out for the day?"

"Yes. I would like a hat set out. I am planning on riding today. If I have to travel to the Eastern Kingdom, I would like to see the sights on my way there."

"Of course Miss Kagome. I'll set a hat out next to your gown. Just call for me if you need anything else." Sango said, leaving Kagome along to get ready for her trip.

Kagome dragged herself out of bed and she walked over to her bathroom where Sango had set her clothes for the day out. She slipped out of her nightgown and put on her slip on, followed by her traveling gown.

"Sango!" she called and Sango hurried into Kagome's room.

"Yes Miss Kagome?"

"I need you to help me lace this dress up and then I need you to help me with my hair."

Sango smiled and walked over to Kagome, lacing up the corset of Kagome's dress. Kagome sat down in front of her vanity mirror as Sango began to brush her hair. She did Kagome's hair in a low updo and then fastened the hat on her head.

"How's that?" she asked.

"Perfect, thank you Sango"

Kagome walked out of her room with Sango and looked at her chambers. There were boxes and packages everywhere. Kagome didn't like to think of it as she was leaving, but going on a trip. She wanted a change, but she didn't want to leave everything she knew and loved. But all that she cared about was the fact that she wouldn't be going alone. She was happy to look around the room and see not only boxes marked "Kagome" but also three boxes marked "Inuyasha" "Miroku" and "Sango".

"Are you guys ready to go?" she asked them.

Although Inuyasha said nothing, Kagome could tell by the reactions of Miroku and Sango that he wasn't as unhappy to be leaving as he let on.

A servant knocked on Kagome's door. "Come in" Kagome called and the man walked in.

"Miss, the carriages are here. Are you ready to go?" he asked.

"Yes, we're ready to leave. And I would like Constellation to be brought around for me. I plan on riding to the Eastern Kingdom. My slaves will ride with me as well, so I would like Mars, Orion and Artemis taken out as well."

The servant bowed, "Of course Miss. They will be outside shortly; we will be in to move everything into the carriages. You will be missed Miss Kagome; I hope you find everything you want in the east."

"Thank you" Kagome said, leaving the room followed by her slaves, "I hope I do too."

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Authoress' Note: it's kinda short…but I hope you enjoyed it regardless. Please review!