AN: This is the longest chapter I have written so far and I'm actually quite proud of myself :D A lot of hard work went into this as I tried to capture the character's personality's so I hope you guys enjoy! :) If there are any mistakes that escaped my notice I apologize ahead time :( I was trying to get this chapter to you guys as fast as I could in between all my classes.

I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters. If I did Kagome would have left Inyuasha and started traveling with Sesshomaru a LONG time ago ;)

Kagome couldn't help the silent inward gasp she took when she laid eyes on the powerful Lord InuTaisho. It had been three years since the last time that he had come to visit her family, and she had laid eyes on him for the first time. Even though she only saw him for a short time when he arrived and as he was leaving, as it was a brief visit made only to finalize the wedding plans, her reaction was much the same as it was now. Except back then she didn't have the skill she had now of being able to hide her inner feelings in appropriate situations. She recalled, her face slightly flushing as she thought of how she had openly gaped like a fish out of water when she had first laid eyes on the demon Lord.

As she made her way toward the royal family standing at the other side of the bridge she could not help but to study them. The Lord InuTaisho was wearing solid white hakama with hints of royal blue gracing the bottom of them where they covered the top part of his fitted boots. Covering his hakama and upper body was a hankimono (literally meaning "half-kimono"), with the same hints of royal blue that touched the bottom of his hakama, around the collar. The sleeves, which flowed to just above his wrists, were tipped in his family's traditional crimson red color as was the obi that wrapped around his waist with his family crest adorning each end. The crimson red color meant strength and patience in battle yet victorious, while the blue represents truth and loyalty.

Kagome could not help but think that he looked like a god standing there with his silver mane flowing from the ponytail placed high upon his head and long fur mokomoko framing his ponytail on both sides. 'I wonder if that fur actually apart of him.' She mused allowing her amusement at the thought show in her eyes for a brief moment. 'What if it's his tail!' she inwardly squealed as she briefly thought of it waving about wildly whenever he got excited. 'Calm down Kagome' She reprimanded herself. 'Remember where you are.' She thought, checking to make sure expressionless mask she wore was still firmly in place.

Having to tear her eyes away from fear of looking like a total staring buffoon in front of the royal family, she turned her attention to the woman standing to the right of Lord InuTaisho. 'Wow she's beautiful!' thought Kagome. 'When I heard the rumors of the Great Dog Demon taking a human mate I thought for sure that they must be lies. What with Lord Sesshomaru's attitude for human kind, he had to get from somewhere.' She silently wondered.

The woman standing next to the Great InuTaisho had to be one of the most beautiful women Kagome had ever seen. She had long straight black hair flowing freely down her back almost till it touched the floor. She was also wearing one of the most expensive looking kimonos Kagome had ever laid eyes upon. Its colors consisted of the traditional family crimson as well. However tiny white and gold flowered vines trailed from the bottom, up to the black and gold banded obi she wore around her waist. As the flowered vines wrapped upward the design got thinner and thinner making the flowers appear to be fading away. She, like InuTaisho, had fur adorning her as well. Except it clear that hers was a fur pelt and it was wrapped around her slender shoulders.

As Kagome's eyes wandered further and further up, she jumped slightly in fright as her eyes met the eyes of the woman that she had been inconspicuously studying just seconds before. Her cheeks flushed pink just a little, as she felt like a kid caught in the act of sneaking some of their favorite candy after bedtime. The woman's eyes however, put to rest any unease she might have felt after being caught, as they were filled with nothing but kindness and understanding. Kagome allowed her mask to break for a brief moment she offered a kind hearted smile in return to the woman. Kagome had a feeling that if the wedding was to actually take place this woman would be one, if not the only, comfort and friend she would find here.

As Kagome got closer and closer to the family standing across the bridge she felt herself grow more and more nervous and tense. The previous relaxed state she had obtained, from the Lady of the West's gaze, fleeing from her rapidly as she thought of who she would see next. 'None other but the Heir of the West and cold-hearted demon Lord Sesshomaru' she thought, her heart pounding in her chest. Part of her did not wish to look upon him at all, but she knew that was stupid. 'He's not going to just disappear if you just ignore him' she said to herself trying to find the boost of confidence she needed 'How do you plan on irritating and making him mad enough to send you home if you can't even look at him!' She scolded, growing frustrated with herself as she thought about how silly she was acting. Harding her eyes and silently reminding herself to look at his face to see if he was looking back before she started to take note of the rest of him, she quickly turned her eyes before she lost what little confidence she had gained. 'Maybe people were just exaggerating when they said he was demon with all the wintery cold of a blizzard and none of the passion that came with one.' She thought, mentally telling herself that she should give the demon heir a fair chance like she believed everyone should have before being judged.

However, when she turned to look at the demon that was to be her future husband, she could not help it as her previous thoughts instantly flew back from whence they came and a scowl overtook her face. 'He doesn't even plan on acknowledging my presence' She was practically boiling with inner rage as she took in the demon that dared to turn his face from hers looking off to some far away thing that he obviously deemed more important than her presence and arrival. You would think that she would be happy to find out that he wasn't looking at her because that would mean that she could openly observe him without fear of being caught or seen, but instead all she felt was outrage. Even though she would never admit it, part of her wanted him to want to marry her. Or at least show some kind of interest, even though it wouldn't change her plans to escape from the unwanted marriage, call it the woman in her.

Though all of Kagome's inner thoughts her outward appearance never changed, except for the brief scowl that passed over her face and the spark that appeared in her eyes, that only someone who was close to her would recognize as the outrage she felt. 'He's nothing but an arrogant jerk' she declared squaring her shoulders and adding and an inch to her small height. 'Fine, since he wishes to offer it I will take this opportunity to study him and afterwards I will afford him no more attention than what he offers me!' she thought adding mental "humph" to her words.

The Heir of the West was wearing a solid white hakama like his father however, instead of the royal blue on the bottom around his ankles, his was had three black bands. His sleeves were solid crimson and darkened into black as they reached his chest area. The obi that was around his was black and tipped with crimson and he also had a mokomoko that wrapped around his right shoulder and continued to flow behind him. Although simple in appearance, Kagome could tell that it was made from only the best of fabrics, as were the rest of the royal family's clothes.

As Kagome's gaze traveled to his face she could not help but to admit that Lord Sesshomaru was very attractive. Hell, he was more than attractive, she found herself admitting. Her earlier feelings of outrage fading away to be replaced by skepticism and insecurity. 'He's perfect.' She thought as her face fell 'There is no way that he will ever look upon me and see me as anything close to being beautiful.'

Before Kagome could dwell on the small feeling of disappointment that she felt along with the hope that it wouldn't be too hard to get him to send her home, since her beauty wouldn't hold him back ,she arrived all too soon in front of the royal family. Bowing her head with all the grace she had accumulated in all her training as Heir to the East, she greeted the royal family. It was only then that Sesshomaru turned his outward attention to the woman standing in front of him.

********* Sesshomaru's POV *********

Sesshomaru's breath caught in his throat as he took in the sight of the woman that was currently getting out of the carriage. He felt his eyes widening slightly before he quickly made his face resemble the usual emotionless mask he wore. He knew that even though his father was pretending to not observe him, the sneaky old dog was watching him like a hawk to gauge his reaction to the girl who was to be his future mate. 'I will not give him the satisfaction of knowing that I find anything appeasing or agreeable about this miko.' Sesshomaru mentally declared, angry at himself for even letting the slightest emotion show on his features.

In truth though, the miko was more than appeasing to him. She had a natural beauty that no demoness possessed that had graced his presence or bed before. For a brief moment he thought to himself that, if the marriage was to actually take place, he would not mind waking up to such a beauty lying next to him every morning. He quickly banished such thoughts from his mind thinking 'There is no need for such useless weak thoughts, as she surely will not be able to hold up to this Sesshomaru's behavioral demands.'

Sesshomaru took a moment to study the woman that was now walking toward them and the first thing that he noticed was her startling crystal blue eyes. Eyes that looked like when they gazed upon you they would see through straight unto your soul. Eyes that were now studying his father Sesshomaru thought, feeling a hint of some emotion that he not identify run through him. It was very uncommon, if not unheard of, for Japanese women to have blue eyes. He watched as appreciation shone those very eyes for a brief moment as she obviously found something she must have liked in his father, and then it hit him that that faint feeling that he was getting might possibly be jealously. Although he would never admit it out loud even if his life depended on it.

Slightly incredulous he recognized that he wanted that appreciation in her eyes to shine for him, he wanted to be the first one that she looked for and saw. 'What foolishness' he thought. 'It is only right that I should want her to look at me first seeing how she is supposed to be this one's future mate, her eyes should be for me and me only.' He said. Convincing himself that the only reason he was feeling what he felt was because he was used to women throwing themselves at him and he was merely curious as to why this one seemed to be paying him no mind. Tossing his unpleasing thoughts aside Sesshomaru continued to observe the woman.

He noted that she had long thick black hair that was pulled up slightly, and secured with beautiful purple lotus flower hair pin, and then allowed to cascade down her back till it reached just a little further than her waist. She had petite shoulders and a slim waist that her kimono and obi accented and showed off perfectly. Her kimono also showed off her traditional house colors of purple and gold. The gold representing generosity and elevation of the mind and the purple representing royalty, sovereignty, and justice. It was solid purple on the outside. However, on the inside of sleeves, the collar framing her long slender neck, and the obi around her waist was covered in sky blue and gold flower petals. If Sesshomaru were to see the back of her kimono he would be able to see that she also wore her family's swan crest, which symbolized perfect harmony, love, grace, and sincerity.

Sesshomaru did not like the way that he found this woman beautiful saying to himself 'It matters not she will not have to remain here for long.' Ready to put aside his silent musings and to show his father that he thought nothing of the eastern miko, Sesshomaru turned his attention to the far away tree line before the woman could finish observing his father's mate. He knew that the woman would find it disrespectful, and it would probably irritate her, as she would think that he was not paying any attention to her at all. When in fact he was doing quite the opposite, he was finding it quite hard to ignore the small woman who making her way closer and closer to the royal family. He heard his father clear his throat in disapproval at Sesshomaru's actions, and in warning to tell him to cease, but he choose to pretend to not hear him until the exact moment that the princess arrived in front of them, bowing her head gracefully down in greeting.

'He thinks that I do not recognize what he is doing' thought Lord Taisho, his face remaining the same so as not to alert the Eastern Miko of what was going on. 'He wishes to make the girl feel unease by pretending that he takes no notice of her.' Little did Sesshomaru know that his father wasn't as unobservant as he thought, he had noticed the little emotions that briefly passed Sesshomaru's face and he knew that in fact his son found the girl to be quite beautiful and pleasing. Lord InuTaisho could not help the devilish smirk that broke out over his face but he quickly disguised it as a greeting smile in reply to the Eastern princess.

"Lady Kagome, it is a pleasure to see you once again." He said smiling warmly at the girl.

*******Kagome POV*******

"Same to you Lord InuTaisho" she replied her smile growing as he put her more at ease with his kindness. "I believe it has been three years since the last we saw each other?"

"Indeed it has. I am sure that we have much to catch up on, but we will have to do so after the servants get you settled in, as I am sure you are quite tired from your long journey." He said. "But first let me introduce you to my mate Izayoi" he stated motioning to the woman holding onto his arm.

Lady Izayoi inclined her head in greeting and smiled, her warmth reaching all the way to her eyes and Kagome following her actions.

"And this is my son and Heir to the West Sesshomaru."

Kagome's eyes meet the most startling gold eyes she had ever seen. 'They're even brighter than his fathers' she thought, before merely inclining her head in greeting the same she had done with Lady Izayoi but with none of the warmth. She watched as he did the same, with the same expressionless look on his face, before she quickly dismissed him with her eyes in favor for his father again. 'There. That will teach him that two can play his silly little game.' She thought with an inward smirk at her little victory as she noticed, out of the corner of her eye, his eyes hardening. She was known in the east for her stubbornness and intelligence after all.

As they all turned to enter the castle Lord InuTaisho, who had watched the interaction between the little miko and his son, allowed himself a small smile to himself thinking 'One thing is for sure' he chuckled, seeing Izayoi's questioning gaze upon him as he did so. 'This castle will never be boring as long as this little eastern priestess resides here.'

AN: I think our little Kagome is going to give mean old Sesshy a run for his money.

I hope you guys were able to understand the way that I described their clothes. I'm not really good at making up kimono designs that I would find easy to describe to you guys. My imagination tends to run wild with things like that so I had to try to simplify it a little :)

Please Read and Review, if there's something i'm doing wrong or that needs improvement please let me know :D

Chapter 4 Coming Soon!