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Sesshomaru woke up to his Father and Mika in his room. He instantly grabbed his pup nuzzling her like crazy. Touga walked in saying, "I have spoken to Riolu's family, and they respectfully ask being able to say good-bye even if it's only to a body."

Sesshomaru nodded he, however, hadn't expected Kikyo to come into the room she fell to her knees saying, "I can't apologize enough for the pain my mate has caused you. I wish to help you any way I can in locating and retrieving Lady Naomi. I know of an Orphanage close by that Naomi frequently visited when there were no pups in the home. I am sure many of the pups that have grown up would be more than happy to keep an eye out for her."

Sesshomaru was impressed with the woman, and while her mate had hurt him, he had no reason to fire the lady. Sesshomaru turned to Mika she was most like Naomi in decision-making and asked, "What do you think I should do Mika?"

Mika smiled brightly saying, "I believe she's genuine Father. She wishes to help you find Mother."

Sesshomaru pulled Mika into him deciding that if she wanted to help he would take it finally replying, "If your works helps to locate my mate I will go easier on yours."

Kikyo nodded before softly replying, "I'd rather be able to keep my job and employment for my pups. While I love my mate, he is no longer the man I once knew."

Sesshomaru understood he had seen it happen many times in couples he nodded saying, "Request granted I will assure both you and your pup's positions for life for your assistance in locating my mate. The only condition is that you must have nothing more to do with your mate. Your pups are close to maturity you should inform them and let them make their choice."

Kikyo nodded and left the room she was worried about her mate but wanted to do what was the best for herself and her pups.

~ With Naomi ~

Kagura spent hours working on the memory erasing spell while Kanna made some cosmetic changes to Naomi so that she would no longer be recognized by her family. Kanna had changed her into a golden Inu demoness her hair had turned a golden blond. Her skin was now a light tan instead of white. While Kanna was working on transforming her, she used a youth potion to make her younger. She smiled at her work as she continued weaving spells changing her scent as the last part of the process. She plopped into the chair as her sister finished up removing her memories. Kagura grabbed new clothes and with Kanna's help they dressed Naomi's body. Once they were done, they carried Naomi to a car and transported her to Onigumo's home upon arrival Kagura put on a lab coat so that she'd look like a doctor. She honked the horn causing Onigumo to rush out to the car. He met Kanna asking, "She's ready?"

Kanna replied, "You will need to carry her in she should wake up in the next couple of hours. If she doesn't wake tonight call us and we will check on her."

Onigumo opened the door and was greeted by the close view of the demoness he was thrilled with all the changes she was still breath-taking. He carefully picked her up carrying her into the bedroom that he had made just for her that would hopefully soon be there's. Sango was confused by the woman being brought in Kagura walked to her saying, "This is Onigumo's bride to be. She was in an accident on the way here and received head trauma. There is nothing more we can do at the hospital for her. She should be waking up soon and we felt being around loved ones would be best for her recovery."

Sango stood there in complete shock as Onigumo returned from the bedroom he put a hand on her shoulder saying, "Sango I am sorry I didn't tell you about my bride to be. I just didn't want to say anything while she was so badly hurt. I will, of course, increase your salary now that you will need to have added work. Naomi will need to be on bed rest and light activity for a while during her recovery."

Sango had wondered why her boss had suddenly started acting strange lately. She figured his sudden late hours and distance had been worry over his bride to be. Sango finally snapped out of her thoughts saying, "No worries Sir I will take great care of her. All I need to know is if there are any special instructions I need to follow."

Kagura smiled saying, "Just be kind and patient with her perhaps even try to become friends with her. She is bound to be scared and confused having a friend her would greatly help with her recovery. In fact, could you sit with her while I give him instructions on pain medication."

Sango nodded and went into the room as soon as she was out of hearing range. Kagura said, "Have Sango stay with her so that she will tell her what happened as Sango believes it to be true. I will give you something for yourself so that you may lie to her but it won't take effect until tomorrow morning. I recommend only taking it for the first week after which you should tell her the truth. You wouldn't need to lie anymore anyway as you would have told her them all by that time. I also do have pain meds for her as she did fight it quite hard so she may still experience some pain but that should go away in a few days. If there are any issues with her health I recommend you contact a doctor and give him this it's the chart I made up for her."

Onigumo nodded replying, "Thank you" and escorted her out of his home once they left he went into the bedroom and sighed he couldn't wait to start wooing her. He most definitely couldn't wait to mate with her. He sighed saying, "Sango can you stay with her I need to call work and make arrangements so that I can stay home with her tomorrow."

Sango nodded she replied, "I will let you know if she wakes up." Onigumo smiled saying,"I would be most grateful if you did Sango."