~Sesshomaru~

Today was the day of the ball, everybody was busy. My stepmother was finishing up with some last minute decorations and my father was busy handling some documents, that he wanted done so he wouldn't think about it at the ball. I was standing in the mirror fixing my bow, I was wearing an all white tuxedo with the royal gold crest on the sleeve. It was tradition for the royal family to wear white while everyone else wore some other solid color. Rin ran into my room, she was wearing her pink dress, her hair was pulled back into a ponytail with curls hanging everywhere. She was adorable, I walked over to her and smiled. I bowed.

"Princess, may I escort you to the ball?" I said. She started giggling and shook her head.

"Okay!" she held out her arms as I picked her up I began to waltz around my room. She was giggling hysterically. I smiled to myself. All I wanted was for to be happy. Mizuki walked in she was wearing a dark blue strapless ball gown, her hair neatly pulled back into bun with bangs. She wore blue eye shadow, with eyeliner. She looked beautiful but I would never bring myself to say it.

"Rin come here I need to fix your curls." She said. Rin ran over to her she tripped over her dress.

"Stop running Rin." I ordered, she slowed down to a walk. I decide to keep my hair down, Ryoku came and placed my cape on. I dismissed him.

By the time I finished making sure Rin and I looked acceptable, the guest had already started arriving. I sighed taking Rin's hand I took her to the grand stair case where Inuyasha, my father and stepmother were waiting for the doors to open and be announced. Finally the we made our grand entrance, Father and Izayoi were announced, then Inuyasha, and then finally Rin and I. As we descended I didn't bother to look around at the people, I walked down the red carpet to my throne and sat down next to my father. Rin sat on my lap. My father stood and with a large smile he said.

"Please do enjoy this ball, everyone have a great splendid time." He said before taking his seat. The music started and everyone began to dance. Rin disappeared somewhere, most likely under the food table like always, but I knew she was still near so I was fine. I happened to catch Mizuki dancing with someone, who looked like that boy I had met at the restaurant when I went out with Rin and Mizuki. I think his name was Hiroshi. What was he doing here?

"Ah I see Lord Naraku is here along with his daughter Kagura. Sesshomaru why don't you go greet them?" he asked nugging my elbow. I sighed and stood making my way over to the two who were holding a conversation. Kagura looked quite stunning in her red strapless ballgown, they noticed me as I made my way over to them. They greeted me with a bow.

"Your highness." Kagura bowed. I tooked her hand and kissed it.

"How do you do madam?" I asked. She smiled and held her head high.

"Fine, and you?" I nodded and smiled.

"I am well." A new song started to play and me and Kagura began to waltz. Kagura was quite beautiful and such an elegant dancer. Also a nice conversationalist. The music ended and we clapped.

"Well it was nice to dance with you." She said, but before she could get a chance away from me I grabbed her hand and pulled me close.

"Please don't go. I am having a nice time dancing with you." I smiled. She blushed and looked down. Kagura was something special, all the sudden I felt a warm feeling in my chest, the kind I had when I first met Mizuki. She had such a gorgeous smile.

"Your highness, please…" She pulled out her fan and started to fan her self. Another song began to play. We did another dance, and after that dance I could tell she was exhausted. I led her over to a chair to rest as I took a seat next to her. I kept my hand in hers, she was something special I could feel it. Maybe she was going to be my next mate.

~Mizuki~

Hiroshi escorted me to the ball and to my surprise he was such a nice dancer. He looked handsome as well, he wore a black tuxedo with a red rose. Wasn't this ball just for noblemen? How did he manage to get in?

"Hey this is a ball for noblemen, how did you get in?" I asked. He chuckled and placed his hand on my back.

"My grandfather is a noblemen, he's the king's advisor." He smiled. Hiroshi was such a cutie and such a gentleman. Much nicer than the prince. He moved closer. "Mizuki…you look so beautiful." He whispered. I blushed. He kissed my nose. I could feel my face turn red. "Go any redder and you'll be as red as Lady Kagura's dress." He said. I looked over to a black haired woman with red eyes and a red dress sitting talking to the prince. I wonder what he was saying to her because she constantly smiled. Then he kissed her hand. Was that the lady Kagura the emperor had mention? She's pretty alright. But then again Rin said she hurt her the last time. I gulped. Where was Rin by the way, I hadn't seen her since she made her entrance with Sesshomaru. I followed her scent all the way to the buffet table, lifting up the table cloth, She had a platter of cheese and eating it along with some other children. She looked my way and smiled. I smiled and pulled the cloth down. Oh rin your certainly are something special.

After an hour dinner was ready, everyone made their way to the grand hall. As we entered, hiroshi my right arm as Rin held my left hand we entered. I was surprised by the size of room, it was humongous. I'd never been it before it was draped in the royal colors. Red, Yellow, and white. There was a long table in the center to seat over 100 guest. Hiroshi, Rin and I took our seat at in the middle of the table as the Emperor and Empress took their seats at the head followed by Sesshomaru who had Kagura sit next to him. I felt a little anger come over me. Why didn't he let Rin sit next to him? But Rin didn't seem to mind, she'd rather sit next to hiroshi anyways. I smiled. The as soon as everyone took a seat the emperor clapped his hands and we we're served. After we finished eating there was more dancing, by the time it was eleven I was tired. I didn't want to dance anymore. I looked over at Sesshomaru who was still dancing with Kagura, he was falling in love with her.

~Sesshomaru~

I had found her! The woman of my dreams, Kagura. She would make the perfect mother to Rin. I'm pretty sure Rin would absolutely love her. WE had dance most of the night I wasn't tired at all but I could tell Kagura was.

"Are you tired my dear?" I asked, she looked up at me and shook her head.

"If you are not, then I am not." She answered. So modest but I did not want to over exert her.

"That's not what I asked. We may stop." I said. I led her off the dance floor to the graden, her arm on my arm.

"Prince, might I ask you something?" Kagura asked. I nodded.

"Why do you keep that little girl around?" she asked. I thought about it for a while. Rin was my joy and happiness. She means the world to me.

"Rin, is my life. She showed me compassion." I answered. Kagura nodded.

"Don't you worry about what people think of you?" she asked. I looked up at the stars.

"I do not care about what people think at all. I can not change their minds about Rin. Rin will always come first in my life." I answered. I could tell that answer upset her. I turned her to look me in my eyes.

"But I do wish to make you part of my life as well Kagura." I pulled her close until our lips met. I felt this feeling I had never felt before about anybody. I think I am in love… In love with Kagura.

***This chapter I think was cheesy but I hope you liked it! ***