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AN: Now the chapters will be full-length, before the first two weren't really chapters just letters between our two main characters. This is where the storyline really starts. Okay have fun reading, and FEEDBACK people, FEEDBACK!.

The Beginning

"Jaken."

"Y-yes, Master Sesshoumaru?"

"I am in need of company."

"W-wh-what? You want my company Master Sesshoumaru?" Jaken replied, his mind boggled at his lords simple request.

"No, Jaken. To have company would mean to talk, and I wish to speak with an intelligent being, you do not fall under this category." Sesshoumaru grunted, becoming quickly irritated with the little green imps stupidity.

"Of COURSE my Lord! But what kind of company do you seek? This lowly servant still does not understand the meaning of your request." Jaken squeaked.

"I require… the company of a geisha-"

"A GEISHA?!"

"Silence imp. Do not interrupt me again or it will be the last thing you say."

Jaken shuddered in fear at what his master would do to him, guaranteed it would be horrifying.

"The geisha must be beautiful, her scent pleasing to this Sesshoumaru's nose, she must be intelligent and able to carry conversation. I want not a bitch who will cower in my presence, I see nothing entertaining in that. She must be exclusive Jaken, her company close to impossible to be graced with. But I want her not for sexual pleasure, only for company. Go."

Jaken nodded his head quickly before scrambling out of the room to ensure his death would not be on that day. Sesshoumaru stared at the spot where the imp had stood a moment before, his mind whirling at what he had just requested. The company of a geisha? Absurd, no female would be even the slightest entertaining or interesting to him; but he needed somewhere to relax, his world was slowly becoming next to unbearable and he needed a place to visit once in a while for some semblance of peace. A competent geisha would do fine, he needed not sex but only the simple company.

Turning away from the spot he grunted before dropping his eyes on the pile of scrolls waiting for his attention. He could already feel a headache forming behind his eyes, today would not be a good day.

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Scuttling around the library Jaken panicked at the request his lord had made, he knew NOTHING about geisha, but he was determined to at least complete the task even if it was poorly done. Squeaking and scuttling, he paced around the room thinking up as much possible solutions before a light bulb went off. Dashing to the door he threw it open before screaming down the large hallway for Hizuri.

Slamming the door shut he walked to the middle of the room before standing erect, his chubby green hands placed at the small of his back. Calming himself before Hizuri arrived, he breathed a sigh as he heard the demoness enter the room.

"You squeaked Jaken?" Hizuri spoke.

"Hizuri, I have been give an important task by our Lord, but I think you are more suitable for such a job." Jaken replied. Hizuri raised her brows at what possibly could be implied by Jaken's tone.

"This task would be Jaken?"

"Lord Sesshoumaru has requested the company of a geisha. I know little of geisha so I thought a female would be more suitable for such a task. I want you to go and find the best geisha of Japan. Lord Sesshoumaru has informed me of his requirements. She is to be beautiful if not stunning, intelligent and able to hold conversation with my Lord without stuttering like a scared pup. Price does not matter Hizuri, for she must be almost impossible to be granted the company of. Also include the fact that the Lord asks only for company and nothing a rutting."

Hizuri stared at Jaken for a few moments before she nodded, bowed and excused herself from the room. Jaken walked up to the large window with a view of the Western Castle's beautiful garden. Hopefully Hizuri would be able to find a few qualifying geisha by the end of the day or he wouldn't live to see tomorrow. Sighing at the predicament at which he was in he turned from the window and left the room to continue his daily routine.

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Small dainty feet slid into white tabi socks and then were placed in geta sandals. The owner of said feet, gracefully stood from the lush chair she had occupied. Whispering a word of thanks to the little shikomi in front of her, Kagome headed towards the okiya's garden.

Sliding the rice paper shoji doors to the side as she slipped from the room before walking down to the end of the large hallway and took a left. She strolled on, her gaze never straying from the large arch at the end of the hallway opening the wall to the garden outside.

Shikomi, minarai, maikos, shinzos, oirans, and onee-chans of the okiya paused to watch their lady walk by. Each one struck again by the beauty of their okami-san. Each and every time they looked at her they were filled with awe, no matter how long they'd been there the response was always the same.

She had long black-blue hair that reached the bottom of her derriere, cascading down in thick, wild, lustrous waves. A side swept bang that reached the tip of her jaw covered half of her heart shaped face from view. One Persian blue eye with a twinkle of silver lining the iris was left uncovered as the other was hidden from view, and a petite celestial nose was nestled in the middle of her face. Pink, plump lips shone in the light a pretty shimmering glimmer, and her skin held a light tan.

She stood a grand total of 5 foot 4 inches, not short compared to a lot of women but not tall either. Draped in a beautiful black kimono, her curves were still plain as day. She held full breasts, a petite waist, round hips, long legs, and a toned derriere.

Stopping under the arch, cool blue eyes scanned the area for others. Content with the knowledge that she would be alone while visiting the gardens, she proceeded to the middle where a large sakura tree stood erect. Looking up into the tree covered in with little pink flowers, she sighed to herself in contentment, happy to be in silence once again and surrounded by beauty. The wondrous scent of the flowers filling her garden wafted to her nose and she delicately inhaled the smell, imprinting the scents into her mind. Settling herself on the bench below the Sakura tree, she leaned against it, closing her blue eyes and revelled in the quiet surrounding her.

And that's how she stayed as minutes passed, one-by-one, until an hour had come and gone, and she felt she was satisfied. Opening her eyes to reveal cloudy blue eyes she waited for the arrival of her guests. It had been brought to her attention the previous day that one of the great demon Lords of the land was seeking the company of geisha. Her okiya had been the first place the servant of the lord had stopped at because it was the most revered in the land. The two had struck up an agreement for the lord to visit the okiya and handpick the geisha he wished to keep his company.

Swiftly ending her musing when her guests had finally arrived, she stood from the bench and walked to the entrance of the garden to greet them. Finally reaching the entrance she bowed low to her guests before greeting them.

"Welcome to the Chinatsu-Okiya. I am Kagome, okaasan of this okiya." She greeted, scanning the group of three before her eyes fell on the most beautiful man she'd ever seen. Sure she'd seen plenty of beautiful men grace her okiya seeking the company of her geisha and oirans, but the male that stood before took the top spot.

Clearing her throat of the lump that had formed, she continued. "Onegai, follow me into the garden where I shall present my Lord the finest geisha Japan can offer." Strolling to the middle where a line up of geisha stood she stopped in front of them and turned to the lord, awaiting his choice.

"So Lord Sesshoumaru, which one shall you have?" she questioned.

Sesshoumaru looked at the geisha before him, his critical eye passing over each one, pausing for a moment to scan her and inhale her scent before dismissing her and continuing to the next. This continued for only a few minutes when he made his decision.

"None will do." he answered, his tone bored and unimpressed.

Startled at the lord's words, Kagome scanned over each geisha, confused that the lord would be displeased. There was nothing wrong with any of them, and they were the best of the best.

"Pardon me my Lord, but I cannot see why none will do. These are the best geisha of Japan, trained by me and the former okami-san of this okiya." She replied, and with each passing second she grew more anxious and nervous as Sesshoumaru's golden gaze held her as if measuring her up.

"This Sesshoumaru knows of what he speaks, none shall do…"

"Alright, gomenasai my Lord, for wasting your precious time." She whispered, bowing to the lord in a sincere apology.

"…but you." he finished. Kagome's blue eyes shot up to stare into his golden ones, shocked at his words.

"My lord… I mean no offence when I say this. But my companionship is not for sale, I am the okami-san of this okiya, and as such I only run the okiya, I am no geisha." She spoke, trying to convince him failingly not to choose her. In the pit of her stomach there was a feeling she knew not to ignore and the feeling told her that if she allowed this to happen, her future would become uncertain.

"This Sesshoumaru can see you are no geisha, but you know the ways of a geisha. I will have no other for you shall do. This Sesshoumaru cares not that your companionship is not for sale. This Sesshoumaru shall take his leave, a messenger will be sent to you a day prior to my arrivals to inform you of them." And with that he turned and left, leaving behind a startled bunch.

Hizuri and Jaken who had been silent the whole time glanced at each other before bowing to Kagome and leaving the okiya to follow their lord back to the Western Castle.

Kagome stood rooted to her spot, her eyes hazy and clouded, her mind whirling at the words of the Lord. The lord wants me? But why me? There are many beautiful geisha lined up for him and he chose the one thing not for sale… me. Unease and curiosity filled her before she shoved the thoughts and feelings away and composed herself. Turning back to the stunned line up of geisha, she clapped her hands together to capture their attention.

"Well… I guess our new customer does not like to follow rules, but what can be said? Business is business. Now ladies back to work. Geisha who are to entertain guests tonight, head to the dressing room and begin your preparations, your onee-chans will be waiting on you. For the rest of you, take some leisure time, there is nothing of immediate concern to be seen to. That is all."

With that she turned from the group again and headed under her beloved sakura tree, deciding a moment of contemplation was needed.

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AN: And the story has begun!