Okay first things first. . . I had a really hard time not updating right after this chapter was written but if I posted this early then I would want to post the next one early and I'm trying to stick to a pattern. That being said hello all of you!

Next thing is that these next few chapters is where the plot thickens and I really hope that none of you see where I'm going with this 'cause I actually thought it was an original idea.

So with those two announcements out of the way I would now like to thank all of the people who have added me to alerts and favorites, who have read this story thus far, and a BIG thank you goes to my reviewers for this chapter.

princess of the western lands: Yeah Itoe-sama went back to the past to watch how things worked out it was cheesy but I felt a little foreshadowing would be nice. You are correct that any mate would have to be better then Kagome. I think you could see this next chapter coming though.

Kattana: Thanks a lot for reviewing I had a problem linking up the past and future when I was first working on it but now that I know where I'm going with this story it's a lot easier to make the Characters fit together and even add in small details that don't seem significant and so on and so fourth. Thank you very much for reviewing.

Bloodylilcorpse: As much as I love fluff in a story I have don't have a lot of experience writing it, the last time I tried the entire story turned into a spoof, not that I minded. Anyway I am going to try and fit a little more in since I need the practice, it's a great way to lighten up a story. Thanks for your review (it confused me for a second since it was a recent review but it was for chapter 7)

Two things left now.

1. Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to the people who came up with it and I have no intention of claiming that spot.

2. Enjoy Chapter 22!

Chapter 22:

"Sesshomaru everything is packed up!" Kagome called and was simply ignored.

"Where are we going mama?" Shippo asked hoping up into his mother's arms.

"We're going to be traveling again since there are some visitors coming to the castle that Sesshomaru-sama wishes not to waste time on."

"I thought that he said-"

"I know sweety. I said the same thing and got a 'hn' as an answer, Right Sesshomaru-sama?"

"Hn."

Kagome laughed and placed Shippo down on Ah-un before helping Rin to get on. She turned around and saw both Susuki and Jaken rushing towards them. It appeared to be a race and Kagome noted that it had no rules about attacking one another. She threw up a barrier as some excess flames reached her and the kids.

"Se-Sessh-Sesshomaru-sama," Jaken gasped, "Why did you not tell me we were leaving?"

"You are not coming Jaken."

"But milord-!"

"The other Lords are coming and you are to deal with them appropriately, understood?"

"Yes Milord."

"Sesshomaru-sama!" Susuki exclaimed and the stoic lord raised an eyebrow at her, "We may have to delay our departure."

"Why is that Susuki?" he didn't look it but Sesshomaru was frustrated with the interruptions.

"There are humans at the front gate, sir." Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow, "They're part of your pack, sir."

"Let them in and lead them into the dining room. They will eat and then we will leave."

Sesshomaru started to walk inside followed closely by Kagome, Rin, Shippo and Jaken. They made their way into the dining room minutes before Susuki led the rest of Sesshomaru's pack in.

"Lady Kagome!" Miroku exclaimed and raced forward to embrace the startled yet happy miko. Sango wasn't far behind him.

They would have stayed in that position for a few others if it wasn't for Sesshomaru's impatient cough. Miroku and Sango stood immediately and brushed unseen dirt off of their clothes before bowing lowly to Sesshomaru.

"Sorry Sesshomaru-sama we were just excited to see our sister returned." Sesshomaru nodded at the demon slayer.

"We have collected many jewel shards since you've seen us last and Kouga-sama suggested that we come to speak with you."

"Is the wolf here?" Sesshomaru asked and Miroku nodded. With a wave of his hand a servant went to collect the wolf and his companions.

Sango and Miroku sat near Kagome, "Kouga said he ran into you. I was surprised you didn't try to kill him for what he did to us."

Kagome looked down at the table in front of her, "I cannot."

"Why not?" Miroku asked looking at the food that was placed in front of him.

"Kouga is a demon prince I cannot retaliate without 'causing a war. It is also not my place to take revenge. Such actions are the alpha males right." Kagome glanced up at her two friends who had stopped in the middle of taking a bite to look at her strangely.

"The miko was trained in the future about demon ways," Sesshomaru explained.

"By Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's resurrected father."

"A lot happens in a year," Sango muttered before continuing to eat.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" Kouga greeted and the stoic demon lord nodded his head in reply, "I am surprised you are still here the meeting with the other lords is happening soon and you have not left yet?"

"Your visit has detained our departure, please Lord Kouga take a seat and eat," Sesshomaru replied automatically and politely.

"Kagome! How have you been since our last meeting?" Kouga greeted as mandatory. He understood she was angry with him, and understood that her knowledge forbid her from retaliating on behalf of her pack.

Kagome bit back a growl and smiled politely, "Quite fine Lord Kouga, how was your journey to our home?" she had learned the proper greeting for an Alpha female and never thought she'd use it.

"It was long. Thank you for welcoming me into your home," Kouga replied and bowed his head towards her.

"As long as you an ally you are welcome in our home."

Sango and Miroku looked back and forth between the courteous exchange between their friend and new guardian. They were more than slightly confused about the exchange and the reason Kagome continuously referred to Sesshomaru's castle as their home. Shippo walked over and sat on Sango's lap before leaning up and whispering in her ear.

"Kagome, like the rest of us, have been claimed by Sesshomaru as pack. Kagome is the most powerful female in the pack now that she is a fully trained miko. As the alpha female she must follow certain customs including politely greeting all who enter the house even if she doesn't like the person. She also must not greet them before the Alpha male and her pack is exempt from formalities."

"You've learned a lot too," Sango commented and Shippo nodded before slipping off the demon slayer's lap and on to his 'mother's'.

"Kagome," Sesshomaru suddenly commented and she turned her attention to him, "Kouga has business to discus with this Sesshomaru. We will depart in the morning show Sango and Miroku to their rooms, beside your own."

"Yes Sesshomaru-sama," Kagome bowed her head slightly and turned toward the others who looked fairly upset, "Once you have finished I will show you to your rooms."

Sango and Miroku quickly ate before standing and following a very collected Kagome out of the dining room. Rin and Shippo followed after skipping happily down the halls.

"He can't treat you like that!" Sango exclaimed and Kagome turned toward her curiously, "He just treated you like a servant."

Kagome stopped now and turned around with a small smile, "You're mistaken. I've worked as a servant and I have been trained in demon ways. You both are members of Sesshomaru's pack as I am. He has claimed me as the Alpha female and as such it is my duty to see to your comfort. He did not treat me as a servant. He gave me an explanation and a lord never has to explain to a servant. You'll eventually see a difference." Kagome then saw a servant and motioned her over.

The servant bowed lowly and Kagome placed her hand on the demon maid's shoulder, "What can I do for the lady?"

"You know the two rooms beside mine, Mina?" the servant nodded and smiled, "Please gather a few servants to clean out the two rooms for Sango and Miroku,"

"I will Lady Kagome!" Mina replied happily before hurrying off.

"I thought you said that you don't have to be polite or anything to servants," Miroku said very confused at the miko's mannerisms with the servant.

"Alpha males and Alpha females, Lords and Ladies, command and act in different ways. Sesshomaru-sama rules with fear and power as do all Lords, at least demon lords. The lady of the house, or Alpha female of the pack, deals with servants and problems in a gentler way. They are supposed to treat the servants kindly and deal with all things in a manner of love. That is an Alpha female's role, a loving caregiver. I have been told that most royal demoness' do not act as Alpha females should, they tend to be snobbish, rude, and cruel to their servants.

"Undermost circumstances this would make them unsuitable mates, however every female has adapted this attitude and demon lords are forced to take mates either way. They tend not to care for their children, or pups in the case of Inu's. No demon lord now marries out of love since the females actions are repulsive to them, demons are attracted to demons that are caring and who can take care of their pack."

"Which is what makes you attractive to most demons you have come across," another voice said from the shadows. Kagome smiled up at him and beckoned the demon over.

"Sango, Miroku this is Prince Ozu of the northern lands," the two humans bowed to the demon.

"Demons look for those qualities as well as power in a mate and Kagome is a powerful human therefore she is attractive in all aspects as well as acceptable in demon society. Her advanced knowledge into our customs only makes it more likely for a demon to want to sweep her off her feet."

"However I am a miko and a human therefore undesirable for most demons," Kagome smiled and patted Ozu's shoulder lightly, "Shippo, Rin would you please show Miroku around I must talk with Sango."

"What's wrong Kagome?" Sango asked following after the miko.

"I understand that you are still untrusting towards Sesshomaru. I understand in the past he's only tried to kill us, but you don't understand his reasons. I do and I am surprised that he did not kill me upon sight when I ended up in his garden. Even if you don't trust him you are in debt to him."

"I understand he got his healer for me and saved us from Kouga, and made sure that we were taken care of-"

"He's done more than that, such as sparing Kohaku's life." Kagome stopped in front of a door and knocked, "I have someone who'd like to see you,"

"Who is it Kagome?" Kohaku asked opening the door.

"K-Kohaku?"

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"Yet another successful attack prevented, well done Daku. You are so far the best general to have passed through my army."

"Thank you milord I only live to serve."

"The south as benefited from your service. We are heading to the west soon, the Lord will be choosing a mate. We need the best protection for me and the girls I have chosen, and you are the best."

"I would be honoured to accompany you." Daku said with a low bow, "But I have heard of the Lord of the west what if he still refuses to mate?"

"Then we'll have to take drastic measures,"

"May I suggest evicting him from his throne?" Daku remained bowed hiding his smirk as his lord didn't reject the suggestion right away.

"I would need to get the other two lords on board. Lord Kouga will not agree to it since he shares similar views about mating."

"May I suggest then, milord that you ask him to take a mate at the same time? IF he refuses then deal with him in the same manner?"

"Wonderful idea Daku! Not only are you a great warrior but a great advisor! Come, we must prepare to leave!"

"Yes and you must speak with the lord of the north," Daku smiled as he followed 'his lord' out of the throne room, "I shall go on a routine scout for you milord."

"Good, good."

Daku walked away from the southern lord in a calm and timed pace, he bypassed several other guards and gave a small nod in greeting. Once outside the walls of the palace he raced along the trees heading toward a deserted clearing, ignoring everything he passed.

"Naraku," Daku greeted kneeling before the half-breed, miko, and wolf demoness, "Your plan has been initiated. Who do you have in mind to take over the west and east?"

"I had intended Sesshomaru's half-brother to take over the west, however Kikyo's part of the plan has failed. The east will be under the control of Ayame. Your brother should be reporting soon."

"You called milord!" another demon said assuming the same position as Daku.

"Ah, Kyuseishu your report?"

"Mission accomplished, milord, they will talk and your plan will carry on flawlessly."

"Well done both of you. Kyuseishu you will introduce Ayame as a ruler for the south, convince the northern lord in any way possible. Daku you will introduce anyone we find worthy to take over the west and when the time comes suggest that the security of the lands is unsafe as long as Sesshomaru and Kouga remain alive."

"Will there be any troubles?" Daku asked without lifting his head.

"There was only one person who could be a problem; however I have been informed of her death. My original plan was ruined when I heard of her death but I do not need the jewel to take over this land. The miko Kagome is dead so you will have no troubles."

"Why would the one miko be a problem?" Kyuseishu asked tilting his head downwards

"She is a woman unlike all others; she attracts demons and humans to her. We would not be able to move forward because even the old fashioned lords would like her. She was the one person who'd be able to stop the war between humans and demons that I will start." Naraku smiled darkly, "She was the guardian of the Shikon no tama and had some of the jewel shards on her person when she died, my plan of destroying this pathetic world will have to wait for five hundred years when her reincarnation is born.

"Now go back before they get suspicious, and report to me next when Sesshomaru and Kouga are evicted from their thrones."

End.

Oh dear! I spot plot!

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