Chapter 22

She couldn't believe what she was reading, all this time she just thought that her mother would only leave her a little bit of information for her to us. But what was in this book was a lot more than just a little bit of information. There was a lot more to everything. Not only was she now sure that the person she had seen the night before was her mother, she was sure that Inuyasha was would soon be used by her 'mother.' 'the only question is how do I get rid of her without having anyone else hurt.' Kagome thought as she tried to come up with something, anything.

Just as she was about to try to figure out a plan, her bed room door was thrown open as Shippo ran in with Sango and Miroku at his side. Before Kagome could say a word, Sango looked at her and said, "Sorry but he wanted to see you."

"It's alright, I was just about to go and look for him." Kagome replied as she made sure to take her book hidden from view. 'Sorry Sango but this is something that I can't have you being a part of.'

"Oka, when will I get to be trained so that I don't hurt you?" Shippo asked.

"I'm sorry honey but it seems that Inuyasha isn't going to keep his promise." Kagome stated in a gentle tone. "But I will train you, come on the faster we finish our chores the faster we can start."

"Ya, I'll go and get the food." Shippo stated before he ran off. Every man, demon, human, and woman that worked in the stables knew that if anything were to happen to the small kit than they would have a very pissed off miko and all the dragons that cared for her.

"You do know you're going to get hurt a lot…right." Sango asked.

"I know, but I want him to learn before we leave." Kagome whispered back.

"When will we be leaving by the way?" Miroku asked with a grin of his own.

"Soon, once I have enough power build up." Kagome answered. "And glad to know that you will be joining us."

"How are you going to be healing after the wounds Shippo leaves you?" Sango asked.

"I was kind of hoping you would tell Emeri to go and pay me a visit later on tonight, she should k now where to meet me." Kagome answered as she began to stand up while covering the book with the bed sheets.

Before Sango could ask what was wrong with her, Miroku took hold of his wife's hand and waited for Kagome to be gone before he said, "it would seem like she did find something that her mother has left her in that book, the question now is what did she leave for Kagome to find." As he pointed at the half covered book that Kagome had tried to hide.

"I'll go and get a hold of Emeri, in the mean while you go and talk some sense into that dog you call a friend." Sango hissed as she turned to go and talk to Queen Izayoi about bowering Emeri for the day.

Inuyasha had returned early that morning before anyone had woken up. Every time someone had come to call him for breakfast he would growl out in anger and tell them to leave him be. Ever since last night all he could think about was Kagome and it was starting to piss him off. He still had no idea why the idea of Kagome seeing another man was pissing him off so much. Just as he was about to leave the room, he opened the door only to come face to face with a worried Miroku. Knowing that if anyone could help him it would be this pervert, Inuyasha pulled him in and said, "I need your help monk."

"Sure thing, so what do you need help on my friend?" Miroku answered.

"I need you to see if that wench put a spell on me so that she could make me pay for not teaching the kit how to fight and control his demon powers and strength." Inuyasha growled.

"What are you talking about?" Miroku asked as he sat down. "Kagome wouldn't do that and you know it."

"Then why is it that all I can think about is that wench and not Kikiyo." Inuyasha growled in anger. "All I can think about is how I don't want any other guy to touch her or be with her."

"Where did that come from?" Miroku asked. "What were you two talking about that that was brought up?"

"I just told her that she was just angry with me because I wanted Kikiyo and not her." Inuyasha growled out. "But it's the damn wenches fault for over thinking things."

"Inuyasha, it's your fault whether you like it or not." Miroku stated as he shook his head. "Besides she has a point since you really did hurt Shippo. He was really looking forward to you training him."

"What does that matter? I'm trying to get Kikiyo's reincarnation to agree to become my intended and my mate." Inuyasha growled out in rage as he tried to figure this out.

"Seriously my friend, if you were really meant to be that woman's mate she would have been drawn to you and unable to leave your side in the weak state you were in." Miroku stated. "What if you were drawn to the princess instead?"

"It could be it but she didn't smell like if she was with a child." Inuyasha whispered.

"Were you old enough to be able to smell that kind of a difference?" Miroku asked as he got up to leave. "Just go, clear your head, and if you can try to keep your promise, I don't want to see my wife under any stress, especially since Kagome told Shippo that she was going to be teaching him since you wouldn't."

"Stupid wench is going to get herself hurt." Inuyasha growled as he also got up to leave.

"Where are you going?" Miroku asked with an all knowing grin.

"To make sure that wench doesn't get hurt where else?" Inuyasha answered.

"I thought so, just try to think about it Inuyasha. What if your mate is really the messing princess? What would you do?" Miroku asked.

As soon as Miroku had asked that question Inuyasha remembered what he had heard a while ago. Close to a month ago he had heard Emeri call Kagome a princess it was then that he realized just what she had meant. Not wanting Miroku to find out just yet, Inuyasha grin and said, "Feh, I'll think about it later, first I'm going to make sure that that wench doesn't get hurt."

"Fine, just please don't upset my sister anymore." Miroku requested before he took his leave.

'There is no way that wench is the princess, but just to make sure I have talk to her later at our spot.' Inuyasha thought as he began to make his way toward Kagome and Shippo.

She walked down the halls know that everything was going according to plan. She knew that there was only a few more things she had to do before she would have to go to her country before the princess so that she could try to get enough information on the enemy as possible. Just as she had knocked on the door, Emeri was not surprised at all when she heard the Queen's joy filled voice say, "Come in."

Once she had walked in and closed the door behind her, Emeri closed her eyes and said, "Everything is going just the late Queen said it would, all we need to do now is get those to together."

"I see, what of the mysterious miko?" Inutaisho asked.

"She continues to practice, I suppose she wants to prove herself to you." Emeri answered.

"I still can't believe that this was all planned by my best friend and my mate behind my back." Izayoi was heard.

"Yes well, is there anything else you will need me to do before I take my leave." Emeri asked.

"No, that is all for now, however there is one thing I would like to know…why did you not allow my mate to read the book before handing it over to the Princess?" Inutaisho asked.

'Even if I was told to work with them, they have no idea who the princess is…Kagome forgive me…they the time you find out, I'll be long gone.' Emeri thought sadly. "I was ordered not to, otherwise the Queen would have realized what it is that the Princess is suppose to do."

"Wait, you're telling us that my son has to nearly die just because she has to die?" Izayoi asked.

"I did not say that, however if you believe that then I shall not correct you for you are entitled to believe what you want."

"Emeri, please, what will happen after all of this ends." Izayoi requested.

"Now dear, I told you that we cannot do that." Inutaisho stated.

"Forgive me Emeri, but I just wish I could know more." Izayoi stated.

"Its alright, I completely understand, as you wished the rest of your family is currently trying to find a way to get Kagome and Inuyasha together just until we can find the real princess." Emeri stated.

"Do you think my eldest son has figured out who the princess is?" Inutaisho asked.

"I'm sure he would have told you if he were to find out. As the eldest he is next to take the throne and knows the risk he would take if he were to keep that from you." Emeri stated.

"I agree." Izayoi stated.

"Alright, good job for today, please report to us when you find out more." Inutaisho stated.

"I will." Emeri stated as she walked out only to run into Sango. 'Great, now what is it that the Princess needs me to do?'

"By the look on your face I'm guessing you know who sent." Sango replied.

"I do, just follow me." Emeri whispered knowing that the King would be unable to hear her because of her birth right gift.

Meanwhile, Kagome stood at the ready as she tried to get her son to use his fox fire. Just as he had managed to use it, he lost control and sent it flying toward his mother. With a grin on her face, Kagome pulled out a scale that belonged to Dante and threw it at the fire. Within a blink of an eye the fox fire disappeared as a worried ran toward her while yelling, "Oka! Oka! I'm so, sorry!"

"It's alright honey, see I'm alright…I told you I'd figure something out didn't I?" Kagome replied.

"Feh, lucky wench." Inuyasha was heard as he appeared out of nowhere.

"Inuyasha…what are you doing here?" Kagome asked in a cold tone as she held onto her son.

"Feh, I thought you'd get hurt but looks like you still can't be the teacher you want to be for the kit." Inuyasha growled. "Sorry I'm late runt, how about we get started?"

"Can I Oka?" Shippo asked with hope filled eyes.

"Alright, Prince Inuyasha I trust that you will keep my son safe?" Kagome replied as she let go of her son.

"Where are you going wench? Aren't you going to watch?" Inuyasha asked in a confused voice.

"I have something to take care of, but I'll be back Prince Inuyasha, I assure you." Kagome whispered in a low, cold tone.

Knowing that right now was not the best time to upset her any more, Inuyasha began to train Shippo while Kagome went into her room. Once she was alone, Kagome was sure that no one was going to walk in or want to speak with her, Kagome pulled her book back out and continued to read from where she left off. Knowing that she didn't have much time, Kagome opened the small door at her wall that was hidden and made sure that Helios would keep the book safe until she was able to read the last two pages. 'Mother, all the spells you left me…what do you want me to do with them? Why didn't you tell father what was going to happen?' Kagome thought sadly.

"Oka! Oka!" Shippo cried as he ran into the room. "Inuyasha help learn how to use some of my fox magic."

"That's good dear, now come on, its time you eat something." Kagome replied as she opened her arms up for him.

"Feh, come on, we can have lunch in my mothers garden." Inuyasha growled.

"You haven't told anyone that we are going to be eating there and secondly, you never asked if we wanted to go." Kagome hissed as she began to make her way to the stable dining hall.

"Feh, fine then, I'll join you." Inuyasha growled.

As soon as he said that, Kagome stopped walking, turned around to face Inuyasha, and eyed him. Before he could say anything, Kagome let out a small laugh and said, "You, Prince Inuyasha, will be eating in the dining hall of your servants, I really don't think you would."

"Feh, just watch me wench." Inuyasha growled as he began to lead the way.

"You're going the wrong way, Oka said that there is a faster way this way." Shippo called out.

"Shippo, honey, do you want Prince Inuyasha to eat with us?" Kagome asked.

"Yes!" Shippo answered.

"See, the runt wants me there too." Inuyasha growled.

"Fine, but please don't scare the workers." Kagome stated as she began to lead the way to the dining hall where she and Prince Inuyasha were going to have a nice lunch in pure silence.

"I won't, well I'll try not to." Inuyasha answered with a grin on his face.