Hey! I'm on a roll! Lol! I think I'm updating so much because I'm as excited to see what happens as all of my reviewers! That might not make any sense to most but its like when you're the author of a story you know what's going to happen…u know u have it in your mind. BUT u haven't written it yet so in a way you're just as new to the chapter as the people reading it. lol. Anyway…a biiiig hug to Rachie, swasdiva, YAoiOtaku, amicablenemesis, Lanya, midnighttimberwolf, and badkitty! Thanks sooo much for your great reviews! You're awesome! And Inutaisho is known by a different name in this fic which is Sugimi, Ive heard that myoga supposedly called him Sugimi in the 3rd movie so I'm going on that as far as the name goes. And remember this is the challenge where Kagome becomes youkai and is Sesshoumaru's mom. She only thinks she's gonna see Sesshoumaru…but she'll meet someone very different wont she! Hahaha! This chapter will also have much more dialogue in it because of the confrontation of kagome and Sugimi.

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A long happy sigh passed through the supple lips of a young miko. Her bitter mood had gotten increasingly better as the day trudged on. So what if she was once again transported to another time, she would make the best of it! The soft whisper of a warm breeze echoed in her ears, the gentle hands caressing her small form and lifting her raven locks. Kagome's pale eyelids slid closed as the breeze's soft fingertips glided gently over her being, its sweet earthy breath filling her nostrils. Another happy sigh slid from her mouth and her thick black lashes fluttered before her pale lids slowly slid open. Grayish-blue eyes glanced at her surroundings; mighty trees surrounded her, holding themselves high, lush grass and beautiful bushes sprouted from their earthy beds. A myriad of flowers and colors met her eyes and a true smile curved her lips.

"It's such a beautiful day!" Kagome exclaimed with a small laugh dancing freely from her mouth.

Of course sorrow was still deep within her being but she would not let it control her, she never had before so she would not start now! With a pleasant smile still lingering on her full lips Kagome picked up her already quick pace. She was but a few hours away from the house of the moon, but a few hours away from a familiar face. Azure eyes sparkled and danced at that thought. Letting her thoughts sweep her away from reality the quickly advancing aura of an extremely powerful youkai did not register in her mind. It was only when a very rich baritone voice met her ears that Kagome snapped back to reality, the aura and the power rolling from it hitting her full force.

"Might I ask why it is that you are on my lands?" the voice demanded more than asked, though the smooth tone seemed to capture her in its sweet rumble.

Slowly raising her slightly frightened blue eyes Kagome gasped at the site that met her. Long flowing silver hair pulled high into a ponytail swayed softly behind a set of broad shoulders graced with spiked armor, his hair shimmering and glistening with health. She also noticed the extremely thick cream tail that sat elegantly on his right shoulder, the middle of the tail separating, splitting the large tail into two. A set of intense sun kissed golden eyes and magenta lined eyelids stared intently at her, seemingly gazing into her very soul. Silver bangs lay gracefully on his forehead, spreading apart to show a creamy forehead. Her eyes continued to slowly take in his ethereal being. One jagged navy blue stripe adorned each porcelain cheek and full pale lips slowly parted, most likely to demand an answer. Her eyes continued to rake down his being; a broad and well-built chest was covered in white silk and what looked to be very heavy armor glistening in the midday sun. Well-built legs were also covered in shimmering white silk and a red and silver sash was tied around a narrow waist. Strapped to his back was a large sword with a black glass-like ball at the end of the hilt and another pair of large swords hung from his hip. Looking up into those intense eyes she licked her suddenly dry lips and began to answer the question.

"I am looking for the lord of the western lands; he goes by the name of Sesshoumaru-sama. Perhaps you could point me in the right direction? I could've sworn I was heading west, but it's not unlike me to be wrong."

Kagome watched his beautiful eyes narrow at her answer and his mouth turned from a nuetral line to hard and cold as he spoke.

"I know not who this Sesshoumaru is, but I am the lord of the western lands. He has never challenged my rule nor has he made himself known to me therefore I cannot be of service to you in that regard. As far as pointing you west, I believe it is fairly obvious by now that you are, in fact, in the western territories."

He watched as her unnatural blue eyes widened in shock and fright and the scent he smelled the night before hit him full force.

'Roses and spring rain, sorrow is also quite evident in her scent. This is the onna I was looking for.' He watched in fascination as emotion after emotion contorted her lovely face. It was truly amazing how quickly each emotion was replaced by another.

'H-how can that be right? Sesshoumaru has to be alive! He has to be! No one else I've known is alive so far back in time!' Kagome thought with a desperate sense of urgency. Her saddened blue gaze caressed the face of the Inu no Taisho and for some reason he wished he had said something to make her smile, he did not want to seem so cruel and cold. He watched as unshed tears gathered in her eyes but he was unsure of how to help the young onna. Her supple lips parted and she said

"Thank you for your help my lord, it is greatly appreciated." He nodded his head and began to speak.

"Might I ask why it is you are so saddened by this news?" A small sad smile crept onto her lips and she said

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you and I think it's wise that I don't tell you my entire story anyway. If it makes any sense I'm new to this world and don't know who to trust."

His brows creased in confusion but his curiosity was piqued as well. His smooth baritone once again met her ears.

"If it would make you feel any more secure I swear on my title as the lord of the west that what you speak to me will never leave my lips." Worrying her lower lip with her pearly teeth Kagome thought about his words.

'His title as the lord of the western lands means that he can't go against his word without causing himself dishonor. No lord would do that to himself. I guess it's worth a shot.' She looked up at him one last time and thought 'He doesn't seem the type to lie anyway.'

Giving him as bright a smile as she could muster at the moment Kagome said

"Okay, I'll tell you what I can."

He gave her a curt approving nod and began to walk over to the trees on the side of the path. Kagome followed him closely and couldn't help but feel clumsy as she watched him walk. He was like liquid, smooth and elegant whereas she could find the smallest of rocks and trip herself. Honestly the gods didn't like her. She was mesmerized by his long stride, his entire being spoke of immense and unnattainable power and as she stretched out her senses she could feel the enormity of it stirring beneath his skin. He was by far the most powerful being she had ever set eyes on. She watched as he found the large trunk of a tree, seemingly melting into a sitting position. He waved his clawed hand in a horizontal half circle, inviting her to sit with him. Giving him a gracious yet nervous smile she plopped clumsily to the ground. She saw the twinkle of amusement in his eyes as he watched her; she really wasn't that funny! Huffing in annoyance she glared daggers at the amused lord. This seemed to only amuse him further and she gave up and began to tell her story, Lord Sugimi listening to every word that was said to him in her musical voice.

"Let me just say that my being here is a huge mistake and my homeland is now far out of my reach." He gave her a look that said, "Would you care to elaborate?" Sighing Kagome started from the beginning.

"I was traveling back from my homeland to visit some of my companions a couple of days ago and I was in a hurry, I'd promised that I would be there a certain time and I was running very late. For some reason I was brought here to this time and place and now I am alone, my family is gone and so are my friends and the man I loved."

She watched his reaction closely and wasn't very surprised when he voiced a very common question.

"So you are not from this time? Then what time are you from exactly?" Kagome nervously licked her lips and waved her hand to dismiss the question.

"Gomen ne, I can't tell you that."

To say that this girl was interesting was an understatement; he did not know many women who claimed to be from another time. So, she was either mentally unstable or she was telling the truth. If she were to be telling the truth then he would want to be the one that she decided to tell her story to, not some untrustworthy human, even though that was her species. So, he could either invite her to stay at his home or let her wander which would almost assuredly end in her death. By allowing her to stay in his home he would earn her complete trust and as a result would be told her entire story. Making his decision he turned his complete attention to her. Wiping any traces of amusement from his features the Inu-no-Taisho spoke in a voice that left no room for argument, the power and the command behind it absolute and incontestable.

"You will stay at my home in the western lands, understood?"

Kagome bristled at his command and arose from her spot on the ground. Straightening her back she barked,

"Excuse me? You may be a lord but that doesn't give you the right to boss me around! I'll make my own decisions, thank you very much!"

Sugimi's bright eyes widened in disbelief, a lowly human dared to speak to him in that manner and expected to live? He was both astonished and disgusted by her bravery, though stupidity seemed to be a much more accurate description. Perhaps he had seemed too kind to the young onna and if that was so he could certainly rectify the matter. He was the Inu-no-Taisho and his word was never questioned. If he were not so intrigued by her strange story and obviously uncharacteristic ways we would surely have killed her. Taking a deep calming breath he turned his slightly cooler eyes to Kagome's fuming form.

"I apologize for offending you; I assumed you would enjoy a safer and slightly more comfortable place to rest. I see I was wrong."

Guilt welled up in Kagome's eyes and Sugimi chuckled internally. Heaving a loud, heavy sigh Kagome looked up through her long black lashes and she took in the hardened line of his jaw and saw that the kind curve of his lips had dissappeared behind a mask as cold as the tops of the mountains that resided within the lord's territory. She knew this change was due to her disobedience and spoke in a voice dripping with guilt.

"I'm sorry Sugimi-sama; I didn't mean to snap I'm just not so good with orders. I really didn't mean to offend you, honestly."

He chuckled a low, smooth laugh and said,

"I accept your apology, though I must warn you, next time I will not be so magnanimous."

His answer was something to be expected from a demon lord but it still made her bristle. This guy was nothing but a cocky, arrogant, stuck up demon lord who thought he was some serious hot stuff. Was he sure he didn't know Sesshoumaru? Shaking her head she spoke with a wry smile on her face.

"Of course, I'll try not to do it again."

He gave a curt nod of approval and arose languidly from his sitting position at the base of the large tree. Giving her a quick glance he said

"My offer remains. What is your answer?"

Taking a deep breath Kagome spoke one simple sentence that would change her life and her future forever.

"I would be honored to stay in your home, Sugimi-sama."
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Hehehe another evil cliffhanger! you all really are very tolerant of my evil ways! lol! Anyway…thank you to all of my reviewers and here's a shout out to my newest reviewers! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH YOU GUYS ROCK MY SOX! I LOVE YOU! kk…I'm done! So until next time ja! –sesshysgirl08-