Today marked the end of the 1st month of the courtship period and Kagome decided for a little break. She was aware that the two were Lords and had things to tend too. All three agreed on a one week period before commencing with the courtship.
Right now she was out with Sango and Kikyo for a little R&R. The mothers decided to leave the kids with the men while they have a day off to unwind and relax.
"How do you guys feel about Sesshomaru and Kouga" she began as she washed her hair.
"Honestly I don't know" Sango answered "Between Kouga and Sesshomaru, I would have chosen Sesshomaru as a good fit for you but with how mature Kouga has grown over the years, I believe either one would be a good fit for you"
"Ok, how about you Kikyo"
Though the two weren't that close, Kagome saw her as a friend and she makes Inuyasha happy and is a good mother for their son.
"Though I agree with Sango, in the end I believe it comes down to how much tolerance you have for the two"
"What do you mean" she was a little confused by that. She hated cryptic and vague answers.
"Though they are alike, they are very different by nature. Do you find yourself to be a free wandering spirit or are you happy molding yourself to fit someone else's life"
That didn't help.
She knew she wasn't going to elaborate so didn't bother with a follow-up question.
"How are they with the kids. . ."
Kagome went on wanting to know the details of their encounters around the village.
After their little get together the 3 went their separate ways.
"Mama" said woman looked up and saw her son running towards her full speed before gracefully slowing down in front of her.
"Shippo, just the cutie I was looking for" she said giving the teen a hug.
"With all the madness going on I barely see you anymore" she apologized softly.
"It's okay mama, Rin and Kohaku has been great keeping me busy"
She didn't miss the blush after saying Rin's name.
"Oh yes Rin" she said sweetly.
Shippo did not like that tone at all.
"How is my future daughter in law"
"MAMA" he yelled embarrassed.
"Oh come now Shippo, I'm not getting any younger. I want little half demon/mikos running around"
"FOR KAMI'S SAKES MOM I'M ONLY 15"
She was loving this. It was hilarious getting him all worked up about this.
"Besides" she heard him mumble.
"I think Kohaku likes her as well"
She could feel the hurt in his tone. She too knows that pain of having competitions in love, and losing.
"Oh Shippo" she whispered bringing him into her arms.
"I know it hurts, but you don't know if Rin even has those feelings for Kohaku and if by chance she does, you have to keep in mind that maybe she wasn't for you in the first place."
She lifted his chin so he could look her in the eyes.
"There are many beings in the world and there is always someone for everyone. If by chance Rin does not return your feelings, only means you're one step closer to your true love."
She wiped the tears from his eyes.
"Do you understand Shippo"
"Yes mama" he sniffed before giving her bright smile.
"There's the face I love" she giggled.
"Now" she smirked "how about a little sparring, I've heard you've been getting weak" she joked
"Yeah right" and with that the two raced off into the forest.
Somewhere deep within the forest
"It would seem Lord Sesshomaru and Lord Kouga are very much infatuated with this human" a shadowy figure said looking through his mirror.
"But she is also the Shikon Miko, protector of the Jewel" another reasoned.
"It is of no matter. 2 great Lords battling it out for a mere human. Shikon Miko or not, she does not posses the qualities and strength of that of a demoness. . . we will not risk another fall like that of the Great Inu-Tashio" the last figure declared.
"And how are we to rectify this situation, you know as well as us, with theses two Lords, they care very little of what we think"
"We will watch and see . . when she chooses a mate that is when we strike, should we not like the outcome, the winning Lord will also be the loser"
And with that, the three figures covered the mirror and began discussing strategy.
'We will see what you are capable of Miko Kagome'
"Come on Shippo" Kagome yelled.
They spent the rest of the day together sparring while talking. That's how they liked their mother son time.
"It's getting late let's head back" she said.
"Alright mama" he agreed picking up his daggers.
"Thanks again for the daggers mama" he said sheathing them.
"No problem, just remember not to lose them, they're special" she warned motherly.
Those weren't just any pair of daggers. Those were infused with her miko magic. They are good for offense and defense.
"Don't worry mama, I don't even let Rin nor Kohaku touch them" he grinned.
"That's my baby, let's start heading back to the village"
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Who are our new friends and what do they plan on doing to Kagome ? And what did they mean when they mentioned the winning Lord ?