Sesshomaru smirked at his father. Inutaisho said, "I hope she will accept."

Sesshomaru smiled and said, "Father, I have a feeling she is going to ask for a tournament."

Inutaisho wondered about that. He asked, "What will you do if she does ask for a tournament?"

Sesshomaru said, "I will enter as one of the guards."

Inutaisho smiled at his son for his fast thinking. He said, "Treat her well, my son."

Inutaisho left before he could hear what Sesshomaru's reply was. Kagome and Jacob went into the healer's chamber. Kouga was sitting up in bed and talking to Inuyasha. Ryan was still sleeping. Kouga asked, "Are you being truthful with me, Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha nodded and said, "Yeah. I've loved you since you helped rescue my sister from this dragon youkai."

Kouga smiled and leaned forward. He softly kissed Inuyasha's lips. Kagome cleared her throat. Kouga and Inuyasha jumped apart. Kagome chuckled when they both blushed.

She said, "I see you two have finally admitted your feelings for each other."

Kouga nodded and asked, "Mom, would you be mad at me if I mated with Inuyasha?"

Kagome sighed and said, "You know I wouldn't. I have always encouraged you to admit your feelings to Inuyasha."

Jacob came up to Kagome and asked, "Where is the bear demon, mother?"

Kagome turned to Jacob and smiled. She pointed to one of the other beds and said, "He is right there."

Jacob nodded and went over to the bed. When he finally got a good look at Ryan he gasped in shock. He is so gorgeous. I can't believe I shot him with my arrow. He bowed his head in shame and started to cry.

Kagome went to him and hugged him. She asked, "What is wrong, my son?"

Jacob said, "I a-al-almost d-des-destroyed this g-gor-gorgeous de-demon."

Kagome smiled knowing how he felt about male demons. She said, "When he wakes up you can make it up to him."

Jacob nodded. Kagome said, "I am going to go check on the others."

Kagome left and went to the training ground. She had a sad smile on her face. Why am I the only one who can't find a mate? Am I so bad to have as a mate? Sesshomaru silently watched her from the shadows.

He didn't like it that Kagome was sad. She should be smiling and laughing. Later that night at dinner Kagome said, "Inutaisho, I have decided what we are going to do about the whole mate thing."

Inutaisho asked, "What have you decided?"

Kagome sighed and wished there was an easier way to find a mate. She said, "I would like you to hold a tournament. However, they will be fighting me instead of each other."

Inutaisho asked, "Why would they be fighting you?"

Kagome smiled and said, "There is only one person that is equal to my strength, and I do not want to risk him being killed."

Sesshomaru smirked. He knew she was talking about him. Inutaisho nodded and said, "We will hold a tournament tomorrow."

Kagome nodded and continued to eat. Sesshomaru smiled and thought about what he was going to do. Now all I have to do is get one of the guards to give me their armor. Then I can enter the tournament. Sesshomaru said, "Excuse me."

He left and went to his room. Kagome smiled sadly. I almost wish Sesshomaru would enter the contest. I know it's hopeless though. He would never love me.

Kagome smiled sadly and said, "I shall go rest now."

Kagome went to her room and went to sleep.