Kagome walked over to her pup and recognized him as the one named Gabriel. She asked, "What is going on?"

Gabriel was growling, and his eyes were bleeding red. He said, "This filth dared to disrespect you, mother. I am merely teaching him a lesson."

Kagome sighed. Her pups were very protective of her. She was all they had. Kagome said, "Put him down, Gabriel."

Gabriel seemed to be fighting between killing the guard or listening to Kagome. Finally he let go. He growled at the guard and said, "If I ever hear you disrespect my mother again I will kill you."

Gabriel left. The guard looked at Kagome and said, "Forgive me, milady. I wasn't disrespecting you. He just came over in the middle of a discussion."

Kagome smiled and asked, "What did you say that had him so mad?"

The guard said, "I simply said it was a good thing you weren't a bitch. My friend asked me why. I asked him if he would prefer it if you were a bitch and never let us have a break. He must have heard the last of that sentence."

Kagome said, "It's okay. All of my pups are protective of me. I am all they have left besides all the siblings. I would like to know your name."

The guard said, "My name is Luke, milady."

Kagome smiled happily and said, "Go back to training."

Luke continued to train. Kagome went to find Gabriel. She found him in the palace gardens. He never changes. She walked up to him and sat down.

Gabriel looked at her and said, "I'm sorry, mother."

Kagome sighed and said, "He wasn't disrespecting me, Gabriel. He was trying to make a point to his friend. It is him you should apologize to."

Gabriel sighed. He knew she was right. He said, "I shall apologize for my behavior, mother."

Kagome said, "Good."

Kagome went back to the training ground. She saw Luke sitting under a tree. She went over and sat down. She asked, "What's on your mind?"

Luke sighed and said, "I am just thinking about getting a mate, milady. That is if anyone will have me. Everyone says I am too weak and ugly for anyone to like me."

Kagome smiled and said, "I am sure one day you will get a mate."

Luke nodded. Kagome went back to training the other guards. At dinner Kagome asked, "Inutaisho, does Luke really believe he will not find a mate?"

Inutaisho sighed and said, "Sadly yes. He is gay, and he believes he is ugly. Many of the other youkai make fun of him. He is very loyal though."

Kagome thought about this for a moment. She said, "I would like to have him mated to one of my pups. I think my son Gabriel will be a great boost to his confidence."

Inutaisho said, "Luke will do whatever I tell him. He wants to please everyone because he thinks that is the only way anyone will give him praise."

Kagome frowned. She said, "Come out, Gabriel. I would like your opinion."

Gabriel came out from the shadows. He was blushing. He said, "I'm sorry, mother. I did not mean to listen to your conversation."

Kagome smiled and said, "It's okay. Now, I want your opinion about what we were talking about."

Gabriel sighed and said, "I just can't believe someone would tell him he was ugly. I mean he has to be one of the most gorgeous guards here, mother. He should hold his head up high."

Kagome said, "I agree. He has also shown great wisdom when he corrected his friend about me."

Gabriel nodded. He suddenly had a thought. He said, "I know I could ask him to go out with me sometime as a way to say I'm sorry to him. I'll even make a meal myself."

Inutaisho said. "That could work. I know he spends his lunchtime outside by himself. He doesn't even eat any lunch."

Gabriel frowned. Kagome said, "I know. Gabriel, you can take him out a picnic and say its to apologize for your behavior. Eat lunch with him."

Gabriel smiled and said, "Mom, you are a genius."

Gabriel went to the kitchen.