Kagome was worried as she looked up at the castle before her. She had never been here in person, merely following the scent she recognized. She was unsure how he would react to her showing up at his castle, but she had to try. Taking a deep breath, she knocked lightly on the door. A beautiful demon with red hair and crystal blue eyes greeted her warmly. "Hello Kagome! Lord Sesshomaru has told me all about you! Come in, little sister!" She cried with joy, surprising Kagome as she hugged her, laughing. "I'm sorry...but who are you?" Kagome asked in shock. "Oh im sorry! Lord Sesshomaru never talks about me to protect me. I am Tashimaru. His mate." Kagome just gaped for a moment before smiling at her "We never expected Lord Sesshomaru to take a mate." Kagome told her, "He never really seemed to want one." Tashimaru just smiled back at her "It wasn't until a few months ago that he started to see me that way. I saved his life. " At this moment, Sesshomaru walks into the room to see what the commotion was. "What are you doing here?" He asked Kagome indifferently, "wait..." he suddenly sniffed the air "Come." He motioned to them to follow, "You need to eat Kagome, my brother would never forgive me if you sat here starving yourself and his pups." Amazed, Kagome slowly walked after him, into the dining room. How did he know already? Could he smell she was pregnant? After they were all fed and sitting at the table, Sesshomaru looked up at Kagome in question. "So, what brings you here little sister? And so close to your time too?" He asked, noticing the swelling of her stomach, "You snuck off that's for sure, my brother would never have let you out of his sight willingly." Kagome took a deep breath and started telling them her plan.