A/N: I apologize ahead of time if you guys don't like it, but it's the only thing I could come up with. At least I got an idea to continue the story with, you gotta give me props for that. Read and review.

Sesshomaru couldn't believe it. The young demoness he had just danced with was Kagome?

'There is no way that it is the miko.'

He thought only to have his beast laugh at him.

'Oh but it is. Can you not tell by her demeanor? It is different from the others.'

Sesshomaru thought about it and had to agree with his beast.

'But how can she be the daughter of the East? Or a demoness for that matter?'

Sesshomaru asked confused as he watched the very much changed miko walk away.

'I don't know, why don't you go ask her yourself?'

His beast said and he growled as he realized if he wanted answers to his questions then he would have to speak with the former priestess.

Sighing to himself he followed after her. She walked out onto the balcony away from the other guests and he followed. As soon as he turned the corner he came face to face with the woman he was following.

"I can't believe you!"

She snapped and Sesshomaru looked at the demoness before him confused.

"How is it that a full blooded inu youkai can't sense that his ward is in trouble, but a newly awakened youkai can! What the hell does that say about you?"

The demoness yelled and there was no doubt in Sesshomaru's mind of who she was. There was only one person foolish enough to dare and speak to him the way she was now.

"What are you talking about woman?"

Sesshomaru asked and felt her aura spike as she glared at him.

"I'm talking about the fact that Rin was in the woods, alone and injured, but you're fluffy ass was nowhere to be seen! How the hell do you not know that she needed your help!"

Sesshomaru stared at the woman before him in shock before narrowing his eyes at her.

'Oh shit. You've done it now Kagome.'

Kagome thought as she saw Sesshomaru narrow his eyes at her.

"Woman you will refrain from speaking to this Sesshomaru in such a manner."

He said in a deadly serious tone and Kagome would have listened to him, had he not called her woman. She had a name and she preferred to be called by it.

"Look here Mr. Stickuptheass. My name isn't woman, it's Kagome. Ka-go-me. And I wouldn't have to speak to you like this if you had paid more attention to Rin! What would you have done if she'd di-"

Kagome was cut off when Sesshomaru pinned her to the side of the castle. She gasped and looked up at him to see his normally golden eyes had turned pink.

"Watch your tongue girl."
Sesshomaru said and Kagome growled at him before grabbing his wrist and pulling it away from her throat.

"I am sick and tired of being talked to like I'm worthless. First by Inuyasha, now by you. Will it never end? I am the Shikon Miko. I am the daughter of Lord Theron and Lady Cyan! I am Kagome Nikole Shikai and I will not be talked down to like I'm a dog!"

Kagome yelled as she dug her nails into Sesshomaru's hand. His eyes returned to normal and he glared at Kagome. She twisted his wrist and he whimpered.

"Kaa-san? What's going on out….here?"

Rin asked as she walked out onto the balcony. She stopped when she saw Kagome had a hold of Sesshomaru.

"Kaa-san?"

She asked and Kagome's anger vanished when she looked at the concern and confusion in Rin's eyes. She let go of Sesshomaru, who brought his wrist to his chest and glared at her, then walked over to Rin.

"I'm sorry sweetie, my emotions got the better of me. I was just angry as Sesshomaru for not being able to find you."

Kagome said and Rin nodded in understanding.

"That's alright kaa-san, I know Lord Sesshomaru tried his hardest."

Rin said as loyal as always and Kagome sighed. She watched as Rin walked past her to Sesshomaru and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. To Kagome's amazement he returned the hug.

"Well if you'll excuse me, I must attend to my other guests. Rin, sweetie, you remember our deal right?"

Kagome asked looking at the brown haired girl before her.

"Hai, thank you for everything kaa-san. Ri-I mean I will miss you."

Rin said and Kagome smiled at her before walking back into the castle and leaving the two outside.

The rest of the night Kagome felt Sesshomaru's gaze following her every move. Finally, as the rest of the guests were leaving she turned to glare at him.

"What is your problem?"

She asked and he narrowed his eyes at her.

"My problem, miko, is you."

He said and Kagome growled at him before walking away.

"I'm not doing this tonight."

She called over her shoulder. She didn't have to look back to know he was following her.

"Miko, we need to talk."

Sesshomaru said and Kagome turned on him and pointed a finger at his chest.

"Look! We've had this discussion once before, but apparently since you have short term memory I'll remind you. My name is Kagome! Not woman, not miko, Kagome. Either call me it or leave me the fuck alone!"

Kagome said, accenting every word before turning away. She heard a growl behind her and ignored it until she was pushed up against the wall by a very pissed off Sesshomaru.

"Woman-"

Sesshomaru started, but Kagome cut him off.

"You just don't listen do you? Fine then, I'll just have to teach you a lesson."

Kagome said before bringing her feet up and kicking Sesshomaru away from her. He growled at her, but she just smiled at him as she took out her dagger from the sheath on her thigh.

"I was hoping not to have to fight you Sesshomaru, but you leave me no choice."

Kagome said before crouching low. She saw Sesshomaru smirk at her before drawing his blade. She smiled as she started to circle him.

"Let's have some fun, shall we fluffy?"

Kagome asked before she lunged for him.