Dear Readers,

I just wanted to let you know that NO I will not leave you with a cliffy, I hate those! But that in the next chapter there will be several things that will be said, that can be considered painful. I like my readers to feel things when they read them, to get a trembling in their gut of excitement, and joy, even tears of sadness, and I do my absolute best to make sure that that is what my readers see as well. So in the next chapter Kagome will explain about herself, her past and her plight, so the only thing I ask is that you do not feel uncomfortable with some of the things that I have written. Also on a better note I would like to ask that I PLEASE receive more comments then what I have received. This next chapter will be dedicated to the following...

Chetari who was the first to comment on my story in the first chapter, though several added me to their favorites, its nice to know why.

Sesshys Rose for the encouraging words.

Kzb637 for the uplifting words as well.

Thank you all...

love and light

Lilly Of The Fall

P.S

I do not own these characters, only the situations that they find themselves in. Thanks now ENJOY!

stupid no space thingy! gah!

She smiled remembering the night before and looked up into the warmest eyes she had ever seen, and smiled. "Good morning, " she said rising to her elbow to look down at him.

"Your up early." he stated.

"Old habits die hard, and I have to make breakfast." she said smiling. He only nodded understanding.

"Would you like to keep me company?" she asked. he nodded and stood folding the bedding before walking to the bar stool and taking a seat. She walked into the kitchen after putting her contacts back in and busied herself by pouring herself a cup of coffee. Turning to him she grinned. There where sounds of movement from the other rooms. A few seconds later her smile grew wider.

"Three, two, on-"

"HENTAI!" And a whack and thud noise. The other house guest where awake and very unhappy.
"You're evil you know that?" she said. Kagome placed her hand over her heart in mock innocence.
"I don't' know what you could possibly be talking about! I didn't do anything. How did you sleep dear?" she asked her grin getting bigger as she was talking Sango punched her in the arm as the men trudged out of the rooms and walked to the bar. Miroku and Kohoku seated them selves on either side of Sesshomaru and where presented with cups of coffee and two more where produced for Inuyasha and Koga.

"How did everyone sleep?" she said brightly there was a large series of growls and questions. "Hey I placed you each in a bed the way that you where it would have taken to long to separate you all and not everyone would have had a bed. So be thankful. Plus you all looked too peaceful to be woken." she explained placing plates of friend eggs on the table while Sango finished setting it. Everyone was seated and Kagome put the food on.
"Well at least the food is good." Inuyasha commented, taking a large bite of his biscuits and gravy and making a contented sigh. Everyone looked at him funny.
"What? It is! My mom can't even cook this good. In fact I don't' know if she CAN cook. " He commented to him self. The rest of them only chuckled.
"So Kagome are you nervous?" Sango asked. When Kagome looked at her in question she said
"About your interview today!"
"OH MY KAMI! I forgot Ihavetoshowerandchangeandandcleanandthereisjustsomuchtodo..." she rambled. she was nervous about any and ALL interviews. hated them in fact.
"Kagome." Sesshomaru said patiently. She stopped her rambling.
"Calm yourself you already have the job my father just wishes for a free meal." he said. Inuyasha chuckled and Kagome sputtered about a professional impression and such until he leaned forward with out thinking and placed a finger over her lips leaning forward he whispered in her ear.
"Calm down kitten it will be Ok, I will be there." he said and she was silent. Satisfied he stood and collected the dishes. Noticing that no one else was moving he turned to look at them.
"Kagome has to get ready, you all must clean for her so that she may be able to be there on time. It is now 9 and she must be there by 10:30." He ordered. At that everyone including Inuyasha hurried to stand and each took a task. Sango followed Kagome explaining that she would help get Kagome ready. Kagome got in the shower and Sango busies herself going though the girl's mounds of cloths. When Kagome emerged there was no cloud of steam that followed her.

"Did you take a cold shower Kagg's" Sango asked. the girl nodded explaining,

"I always do I hate hot showers. I hate to be hot." she approached the bed brushing out her hair and looking at the selection of cloths that had been laid out. choosing a long flowing teal/blue skirt that went to her ankles and a light gray peasant top with flowing sleeves, and chose a pair of gray swede boots that went to the knee to accompany them.
She sat down at her vanity and Sango helped her with her long hair pulling half up of it up into a series of twists and braids while Kagome did her make-up, she kept is simple with just mascara and a bit of blue-gold eye shadow to compliment her eyes and skirt and a bit of grey liner at the corners.
At last at 10:00 she was done and walked out of the room Sango trailing behind her. The boys where sitting on the couch watching cartoons, but Sesshomaru of course was in her chair which made her smile. When she entered the living room all talk stopped, as they looked her over.
"What?" she asked taking their silence as a bad thing.
"I knew it its the skirt I'll go chan-" she was cut off by Koga's howl of approval followed by cat calls and such produced by Kohoku and Miroku and clapping from Sango.
She smiled sweetly and turned to Sesshomaru,
"Are we ready?" she asked. At his nod, she turned to Sango.
"Hear that I'm in charge!" she stated laughing. Walking to the kitchen Kagome retrieved the leftovers from breakfast and dinner and placed them in presentable containers and then a small box also adding a napkin and two plates and flat wear. Walking back to the living room Sesshomaru took the box and Kagome grabbed her purse. Heading to the door she gave every one a hug good by and rubbed Inuyasha's ear, for good luck she told him, and they where out the door. Walking to Sesshomaru's black corvette and he opened the door for her placing the items in the trunk and climbing into the drivers seat. Starting the car he pulled away from the curb and they where on their way. After about a 20 min drive they arrived at a large estate and pulled into the drive.
The house was large at least three stories from the ground up and was a pleasant cream color. Getting out they walked to the door.
"Could you show me to the kitchen I want to plate everything up so that it is ready." She asked since they where early. He nodded and walked her along the hallways that here loaded with portraits of ancestors and current family members.
When they entered the kitchen she was awed. It was massive! There was an adjoining door that was the dining room, walking in and assessing the kitchen she went to work and in 10 minuets flat she had everything perfectly plated heated and ready.
"The servants will bring each plate in, my father is in the dining room waiting," he said softly walking back into the kitchen. Taking her hand he walked her through the door. At the long oak table there was a man that looked a lot like both boys. His hair and eyes where the same and he had green stripes on either side of his cheeks.
He looked only a little older then Sesshomaru, but looks where deceptive in demon years. Walking up to him she bowed no lower then deigned by protocol and offered her hand.
"I am Kagome Higurashi," she said smiling a soft smile. Sesshomaru took a seat, and watched the seen play out. His father stood and bowed slightly taking her hand and kissing the knuckles, and introducing himself.
"I'm Kai, I hear your a fabulous chef!" he said smiling. Blushing she smiled.
"That is what everyone keeps telling me." she said. He nodded.
"Well then we shall see if the accusation holds any water." he said pulling out a chair to the left of him and opposite of Sesshomaru, then seated himself. Instantly a maid brought out a plate of that mornings breakfast. Taking a whiff of the dish he smiled.
"Extraordinary!" he said taking a bite his smile grew almost splitting his face in half, quickly finishing off the sample then next plate was brought out, he did the same thing and after finishing that as well he took a large sip of orange juice.
"Well I must tell you..." he said pausing, and Kagome was prepared for the worst.
"No female in my ENTIRE family has been able to surprise my taste buds in several hundred years. you are truly talented. you are hired!" he said. her eyes went wide and Sesshomaru smirked.

"Yes you did my son. Now tell me what are your plans for this endearing young women!" he asked Kagome turned several shades of red inventing a few of her own along the way, and Sesshomaru glared at his father.

"You're a horrible man you know." he stated. his father laughed heartily."You seem to have many talents, there is no doubt your qualified for this position." he started. "And I can see that your very professional. your manner of dress and the way you carry your self states that much." she nodded her thanks. "And I can see that there is more to you then meets the eye my dear and hopefully in due time I will learn just what it is. My son also tells me that you excel as a vocalist as well as swordsmanship, achieving the level of black master and an extremely young age even in demon years." he continued, and she continued to blush.
"Now my only question is..." he drew on..." When are you kids getting married?" he exclaimed. at this point Kagome's eyes bulged out of her skull and her head dropped to the table. Kai laughed and Sesshomaru growled. Kagome regained composure and turned to him.
"You're an evil man Kai-sama. I hope you know this." he laughed all the more and Kagome couldn't help but grin and giggle along with him.
"My dear I have been told that for many years both by my foes and my very own mate. but I'm serious I want grand-babies!" he stated firmly.

"Well I want to get a law degree to work with abused children, and I want a mastery in music and literature." she added.
"Sir my father's family is Fae. I have the years to spare. as you know the Fae live for the extent if not longer then most of the most powerful demons in the world. I have no doubt that if I want to do it I will have the time to do so." she said honestly.
Sesshomaru's eyes grew to an impossible size. "I knew I recognized that energy signature!" he exclaimed.
"Well my son why don't you fill her in on her job duties and you two can be heading out. I have a business meeting to get to and a retirement party to put to gather for Shinko-chan." with that he stood and Kagome followed suit Sesshomaru remained seated and bowed his head to him while Kagome bowed.
"Ah! none of that my dear your practically family now!" he said enthusiastically and grabbed her in a tight hug. Kagome stiffened at first and both demons could sense her fear and uncertainty. Letting the girl go he stepped back and looked at Sesshomaru. his son simply raised a brow as if to say "I don't know either but I'll find out." Kai nodded and smiled warmly at Kagome.
"There is one other thing I would like to address with you Kagome." he said. she smiled and nodded. The man became serious.
"I don't know what you had to deal with in the past, or the things you had to over come to get where you are now. But I must assure you with a full hearted concern of a father, that you are now under the full protection of the lord of the west. If anyone so much as attempts to harm your person I will know, and I will make them pay dearly for their crimes. I'm a curious man by nature and so I hope that I learn what you will wish to tell me but, even so I hope that you feel safe at least in the west side of Japan." with that he smiled, and left before Kagome could respond.
She turned her head to look at Sesshomaru. "Um...what exactly does he mean by that?" she asked.
"Only that you are now a part of our pack Kagome, you are working for my father, an may very well meet some dangerous demons and humans as well. But my father is still considered the most feared demon in the whole of Japan as well as most other places. He wishes you to know that you will not be harmed. I believe that would also pertain to the sticky situation with your step father as well." he explained.
Kagome sat down. "That is my fight Sesshomaru. Naraku is a dangerous man and will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants. And I must fight him eventually." she said quietly. He looked her over.

"And what does he want?" Sesshomaru asked quietly.

"Me"