On the following day after Kagome returned to her estate, Mitsumeru woke her "My Lady, breakfast will be ready soon" the tiger youkai called nudging the kitsune awake, Kagome grumbled softly before sitting up on her futon to stretch.
"Natsumeru has gone to wake the others now up" Mitsumeru huffed, though her lady was still young she was strong but sometimes even Kagome needed a firm hand, Kagome laughed sweetly before jumping to her feet, taking the proffered kimono from Mitsumeru headed to her private bathroom.
When she emerged she was wearing a dark blue kimono with a light blue obi tied around her waist "Alright Mitsumeru-chan lead away" Kagome yawned into her hand before gently waking her little kit "Come along Shippou-kun time to wake up" she ordered lightly.
The fox kit blinked his eyes before yawning much like his mother had, they obviously weren't morning people, Mitsumeru shook her head in amusement as Kagome lovingly helped Shippou dress in new clothes before facing her.
Kagome paced slowly after the tiger youkai she had chosen to attend to her personally, along side her sister of course, Shippou in her arms, by the time they had finally arrived in the dining hall the others were already seated at the breakfast table.
"Good morning" Kagome greeted with a tired smile, Hinoko pouted but the kitsune female ignored the inuyoukai hanyou female, at her greeting the rest of the pack murmured good morning tidings as well as Kagome seated herself at the Head of the table and dug in prompting the others to do the same.
Koware paused mid bite as a female tiger youkai the one who had woken her approached Kagome "My Lady you have lots to go through today, where should I start" Natsumeru chatted softly holding out a scroll that had a list of things to do.
Putting down her fork, Kagome twined her fingers together, "The first thing on the list is necessary, gather everyone in the main hall again and I'll introduce my companions, after that I'll speak with Higashigawa-san on my Shippou's behalf" she ticked off her fingers.
"Also find me the carpenter kuma, Megane-san, I have another request I'd like to ask of him" Kagome continued drawing the others attention, "Next a formal announcement will be made and since Sesshomaru is here a treaty signing will be in the works as well" she flashed a sly smile at the dai.
Sesshomaru started in surprised, he had forgotten all about that but now that it had been mentioned a treaty would indeed be a good thing, "Afterwards, have Higashigawa gather the guard in the second training grounds, they need to be evaluated, especially the newbies" Kagome sighed.
"Followed by dealing with any problems the servants may have or have come across in the last day, anything else will be dealt with throughout the day accordingly" she rattled off before turning back to her breakfast, dismissed Natsumeru headed off to complete her lady's bidding.
Unable to stop himself "Who is you're cook Lady Kagome, the food is very delicious" Miroku piped up after swallowing his latest bite, Kagome flashed him a knowing smile before beckoning another tiger youkai to her side.
"Summon Zengo-san, my companion here would like to give his compliments to him on the food" Kagome ordered lightly and Mitsumeru rushed away to the kitchens to draw the bird youkai away from his stove, the only time it was possible to do so was if it was Kagome who had ordered his presence.
Miroku nearly dropped his fork "Lady Kagome there is no need to do that" he argued softly not wanting to upset anyone in the case they thought he was being to argumentative with their Lady and or Alpha, then he wouldn't get to marry Sango and she would be lonely and all that.
Kagome grinned "Don't worry Miroku, Zengo-san is a lovely person, he's a bit flamboyant and real peppy, in fact here he comes now, Zengo-san" she waved beckoning the bird youkai to her side, Zengo chuckled and ruffled his blood red hair, red eyes focused on the kitsune/miko.
"Good morning my dear lady, is the food to you're taste, I thought I'd tweak the recipe you gave me a bit" Zengo bounced on the balls of his feet as he came to a stop before Kagome, Mitsumeru rolled her eyes and giggled behind her hand.
Full on smiling, Kagome pointed at Miroku "The food is wonderful as always but my companion over there wanted to give you his compliments on the food directly" she explained when Zengo crossed his eyes in confusion looking absolutely cute.
Miroku jumped when the youkai came over to him "Yes that's right, I think the food is absolutely delicious" he gulped nervously and got an extremely happy smile from the male bird youkai, and to his shock Zengo clapped his hands together.
"Oooh Goody that means I've gotten better" Zengo cheered generating a round of giggles from Kagome "Thank you kind sir, but now I must get back to work, everyone is so much happier when they've got delicious food in their tummies" he bounced away prompting more giggles.
"Like I said a little flamboyant" Kagome snickered before finishing off her plate before rising, seeing as how everyone else was done as well they stood "To the main hall, has everyone been gathered" she questioned Natsumeru who stood on her right side.
"Yes My Lady" Natsumeru dipped her head in respect as she spoke and Mitsumeru opened the doors to the main hall for them, a path opening up to let them through to the steps that led up to the pedestal Kagome had created for her use as the new Lady of the East.
Mitsumeru gestured to seats to the side and the others sat as well "First on the agenda, I would like to introduce everyone to my traveling companions and pack, Koware-chan if you'd come up first" Kagome transformed before their very eyes into a proper lady.
Koware scurried forward as quickly as she could "Koware is my gami, she is to be treated with respect as well, and she will be my first advisor, Shuri-san, Akushu-san and Yuutsuna-san will apprise you of any situations, and then you will tell me" Kagome decreed to the gathered youkai.
"Shippou is my kit and I've fiercely protective over him, and if anyone dares touch him" Kagome trailed off in a warning tone some of the gathered youkai gulping at the implications as the little fox kit leaped into their lady's arms and snuggled into her chest.
Kagome cleared her throat knowing what everyone was thinking, Shippou was downright adorable, now as for my companions, Miroku is a monk and if you challenge him he has full rights to deal with you as he pleases" she warned again stressing the importance of safety and kindness for her precious people.
"Sango is his betrothed, and she is the last remaining survivor of the Slayer Village" Kagome continued, that description should warn everyone well enough away from the girl and by their initial reactions several youkai eyed Sango warily.
"As for my pack Hakari-san, as my second advisor treat him with respect just as you will the others" she pressed onward wanting to get into the main part and get the treaty between the east and west hopefully underway before lunch.
Sesshomaru sat a little taller when Kagome's brown gaze wandered towards him "And Sesshomaru of the West, brother of my heart and his pack are here as well, I'm sure I don't need to warn any of you to treat him well" she giggled softly.
"Rin is his ward, and little sister of my heart, and Master Jaken is Koware's" Kagome finished finally glancing around to see if anyone had any complaints, thankfully none did so she relaxed a little on her pillow before taking a deep breath.
Natsumeru knew the current look in her lady's eye and gestured for Sesshomaru to sit closer "Ah yes the treaty" he rumbled softly in remembrance, he paused as he realized he had to be the one to broach the subject first so Sesshomaru did something he would only do for Kagome.
He bowed lightly "This Sesshomaru comes before you Lady Kagome sister of my Heart, to discuss negotiations of a treaty between our two lands, the West and East" Sesshomaru murmured shocking all those in attendance of such an act.
Kagome sat a little taller "This Kagome will accept you're offer of a treaty between our lands Lord Sesshomaru" she bowed her head low, now that, that was all over, Mitsumeru knowing what was going to happen next found Higashigawa and sent him forward.
Sesshomaru smiled lightly and nudged Kagome's little kit forward "Go Shippou, Nephew of my Heart" he murmured, Shippou's cheeks flushed red in embarrassment and clambered into Kagome's lap as another adult male fox youkai came forward and bowed.
"My lady you have need of me" Higashigawa tilted his head to the side curiously before his violet eyes strayed to fox kit sitting in Kagome's lap and wrapped comfortably in her arms, "Is this about the lesson's you spoke to me about" he questioned lightly.
Releasing a soft sigh before pressing her lips to the top of Shippou's head "Yes Higashigawa, this is Shippou, my little kit, and in order to become a full grown fox youkai some day, he's going to need lessons" Kagome explained slowly so that Shippou understood what was going on.
Shippou leaned his head back "Kaa-san will you also be in the lessons as well, cause you're a kitsune to you know" he asked a curious lilt to his tone of voice, Kagome's brown eyes filled with warmth and she nodded with a little laugh.
"Very Good Lady Kagome" Higashigawa chuckled lightly so that he didn't get in trouble for accidentally making fun of the kitsune female, her brown eyes locked with his violet "I'll have the guard gathered in the second training grounds" he bowed before hurrying away.
Kagome placed Shippou on his feet and shooed him off with Natsumeru, "Feel free to wander the grounds and explore if you so please, Koware, Hakari come with me" she ordered rising to her feet and heading after Higashigawa, imp and dragon on her heels.
"Lady Kagome, why did you make me you're second advisor" Hakari questioned lightly not quite understanding, but knowing that in order to become an advisor to his alpha he would have to leave his caves behind and he didn't want to do that.
"I know it sounds like you're not getting the best that you can, but I assure you Hakari-san that everything thing has been well thought out and the arrangements have been made and prepared properly" Kagome started with a knowing smile.
"You'll have to leave you're caves behind, yes, but also no, you'll just be moving here, there are caves built beneath the estate grounds that are for you're use only unless you take a mate" she supplied so that Hakari would stop looking like he was utterly lost.
His aquamarine eyes lit up "Truly there are" Hakari leaned forward a smile forming on his scaly lips, Kagome nodded "Thank you My Lady, you truly are a kind alpha" he bowed half his body "Do you mind if I leave now to collect my things" Hakari asked.
"Not at all, in fact the minute I told you, I knew you would want to leave right away" Kagome giggled behind her hand before waving the dragon off, he took to the skies and was soon out of sight "Do you have any questions Koware-chan" she prodded her little imp.
Koware settled her face into a happy expression "None Milady this Koware is happy to be of assistant and serve Milady until the end of her days" the little imp chirped in an excited tone as they finally reached the second training field where all the guard was gathered and practicing.
Kagome opened her mouth to speak but felt several eyes on her and they weren't the kind that gave her a pleasant feeling, it was outright hatred, sneakily Kagome gazed around and spotted a group of servants and a few of the older guard members glaring at her heatedly, she memorized their faces before focusing on the task at hand.
With that the evaluation of the guard was soon underway, first Kagome had them pair up and spar with each other on Higashigawa's command "What do you think My Lady" Higashigawa sidled up to the female and got as close as he dared to ask his question.
Her brown eyes were narrowed in consideration and upon hearing the question from her Head Guard, Kagome turned to peer into violet eyes "I think it's going to take a lot longer than a couple of weeks for them to get up to par" she said flatly.
Higashigawa winced, that was a harsh statement but he could understand where the kitsune female was coming from, he had never pushed his guard past their limits before so they weren't quite where they were supposed to be "I completely understand" he bowed his head.
Kagome wasn't the only one watching the training session, Koware had her large bulbous blue eyes glued to the field, so that later on she might be able to suggest to her Lady some tips on how to get the guard to improve, at least that way she would be somewhat filling the role of advisor to Kagome.
Suddenly all training came to a screeching halt as an argument broke out between a few of the guard, Higashigawa was the first to reach them and judging by his expression the fight was less than amusing, becoming curious, Kagome perked up her ears and honed in on the conversation.
"Why do we have to do stupid shit like this, I mean first she comes in here like she's some big shot, and now she wants us to train, like hell I'm going to listen to that bitch anymore I'm out of here" another panther youkai complained and tossed his sword to the ground.
His partner, the one who actually liked Kagome "What don't you get you moron, Lady Kagome is very nice to us, so what's the problem" he spat back, Higashigawa watched on in horror, he swiveled his head around and spotted Kagome watching them with rapt attention and knew she was listening.
"Ha nice that's the problem she's to nice, if it had been me up there on the throne last night I would have executed that stupid bitch Hinoko and killed that filthy half breed pup as well" the panther snorted derisively unaware that the very youkai he was talking about was now standing behind him.
The youkai, a tiger male, the only one who had been defending their new lady spotted Kagome right away and the furious expression on her face made every hair on his body stand on edge, sensing the anger in the air the panther youkai male turned around and all blood drained from his face.
"I'm to nice you say" Kagome cocked her head to the side anger leaking into the sentence like poison dripping off her blade, "Then perhaps you should be the first one to witness how not nice I can be" she leaned forward getting in the males face a feral smile spread across her lips.
Higashigawa shuddered and grabbed the tiger youkai by the back of his shirt collar and dragged him back several feet to get out of the blast radius as Kagome unleashed all of the anger she currently felt on the panther youkai and the male flattened against the ground.
"Please Lady Kagome, I didn't mean...to...ugh...I'm sorry..." the panther huffed and puffed as he was punished until he lost consciousness, only then did Kagome hide her aura behind her barrier again and she turned to face Higashigawa.
"Get this idiot off the field, I'll deal with him later in the main hall" Kagome ordered before flashing the tiger youkai a bright smile "And this Kagome thanks you for you're kindness" she murmured patting the male on the shoulder before turning on her heel and heading to the next place that needed work.
Kimasu the head maid lifted her head when she spotted the Lady of the estate heading her way "Oh thank goodness Lady Kagome, I've been having some problems with some of the newer maids, they refuse to listen" she curtsied to the kitsune female.
"Koware-chan, go find Natsumeru-chan, tell her that my meeting is going to take a bit longer and to have Zengo-san prepare lunch, also to have Megane-san sent to wait for me in the main hall after lunch" Kagome bent to speak with her gami, Koware nodded in affirmation then scurried off to do her bidding.
Sensing that the Lady of the Estate was ready for her now, Kimasu led Kagome towards a trio, two female tiger youkai that looked as if they were fraternal twins, and a male raccoon servant "My Lady these three have been giving me the most trouble" Kimasu wrung her hands nervously.
The three in question jumped to attention upon noticing Kagome's and Kimasu's approach, Noko swallowed nervously under the kitsune female's brown eyed gaze, she squirmed uncomfortably as her sister Tochaku fidgeted, Eki, one of the few male servants went rigid.
A smirk flitted across Kagome's lips for a brief second "Listen up you three, if you cause Kimasu-san anymore problems, this Kagome would be happy to find you something else to do" Kagome stated in a warning tone, one of the panther's squeaked in fear and hid behind the other while the raccoon became wary.
Kimasu glanced to the side at Eki "My Lady if I may make a suggestion, Eki here is new and he's not use to all of this work perhaps we could assign him to young Master Shippou" she suggested suddenly, brown eyes locked with her own brown as Kagome considered the offer.
"Yes, that sounds wonderful, as of now Eki-san you are the personal servant of my kit, you'll attend to him and anything else, as for you two, just be warned I have my eyes on you" Kagome concluded her business with the servants and maids and headed for lunch.
On the other side of the Estate, Sango and Miroku were walking through the many halls hand in hand, Sango was downright giddy in happiness, soon she and her houshi would be married within the very walls of Kagome's home in the feudal era.
"Ne Miroku how do you think we should have the wedding set up, should we go with traditional or perhaps ask Lord Sesshomaru how youkai get married, cause I want us to be together forever and ever" Sango breathed as she skipped alongside her betrothed.
Miroku chuckled softly as they came to a stop "My beloved I would be more than happy to be bound to you for all eternity" his violet eyes scanned his loved one up and down bringing a delicious blush to Sango's cheeks, it was times like this that made him truly thankful for all they had been blessed with.
Sango smiled shyly as Miroku leaned forward, their lips met in a explosion of fireworks as their passion rose to new heights, it was much different than any time before "So I was thinking maybe we can ask Lord Sesshomaru if there is a way we can bind our souls together" she met Miroku's eyes.
"Yes that sounds like a wonderful idea, perhaps during lunch my koibito" Miroku murmured as they headed back to the dining hall where everyone was gathered, the servants had just announced that the food would be brought out within the next few moments.
From her seated position, Kagome could spot the happiness on both Miroku and Sango's faces, not only that but their love for one another poured off of them in waves, it made a wistful sigh slip from her lips as she watched them, happy for them but wishing someone would come along for her to someday.
Sango smiled brightly and cuddled into Miroku's side one last time before they sat at the table, "Lord Sesshomaru, Miroku and I would like to speak with you have lunch about something, that is if you aren't to busy" she rushed out hurriedly.
Golden eyes glanced her way and Sango knew she had the daiyoukai's attention, a moment later a rumble filled the air and she got an affirmation to her request, it really was quite easy to tell nowadays when Sesshomaru was going to say yes or no to something one of them had requested.
The inuyoukai wasn't the only one curious, Kagome was leaned forward in her seat at the head of the table, but she couldn't gleam any further information from that very short conversation and decided to leave it as Zengo and other maids started bringing in their lunch.
Koware sped through the doors a moment later Natsumeru on her heels, "My Lady, my apologies but a fight has broken out in the main hall between Hinoko and that guard you punished earlier" she bowed low as she hurriedly apprised Kagome of the situation.
Zengo pouted as Kagome sped from the dining hall, he had just put down her plate and had been reaching to uncover it "Well drat" he huffed putting his hands on his hips and sighing loudly, he got a giggle from the little human girl and his lady's kit.
Higashigawa wrung his hands nervously attempting to jump between the fight once more but anytime he got to close, claws would come dangerously close to his face and he would chicken out, this time though he was shoved out of the way not in a mean way.
The person who had committed the act was none other than Kagome "ENOUGH" she raised her voice and shrilled loudly, causing both Hinoko and the guard to flinch and cover their now ringing ears "Just what the hell do you think you're doing" Kagome turned her attention on the guard.
"Taking matters into my own hands by killing that half breed bitch and her pup" the guard sneered and straightened his back, he wasn't going to cower this time, last time Kagome had caught him off guard by unleashing her aura on him.
Eye twitching madly in irritation, Kagome gestured for Higashigawa to take Hinoko and Fuketsu away, the fox hurriedly did as she bid him and soon the trio were gone, once they were well out of sight and hearing distance, Kagome turned hardened brown eyes on the guard.
"That Is Not For You To Decide" she ground out between clenched teeth "Hinoko deserves a chance, but you don't and in order to drive this through everyone's head, I'm going to make an example out of you later" Kagome smiled dangerously.
Belatedly the guard realized that maybe he shouldn't have spoken so soon, Kagome was nothing like how he had imagined, she was nice because people needed it, but she could also be very vindictive and she wasn't afraid to let everyone know it.
He dropped to his knee's but the begging got him no where as he was dragged away by Ni and Deru, to the cells to be dealt with later on during the day, Kagome sighed and walked wearily back to the dining hall where everyone was still waiting.
"Is everything alright Kaa-san" Shippou piped up suddenly when Kagome sat tiredly in her chair, the kitsune female flashed him a fond smile and his cheeks turned red in happiness, Sesshomaru chuckled softly by his side and down the table Miroku smiled in amusement.
"I'm fine Shippou-kun, tonight you'll get you're own room and I've assigned a personal servant to you, his name is Eki don't be afraid to tell him what you want" Kagome grinned as Shippou bounced up and down in his seat excitedly.
Soon afterwards lunch was devoured and Kagome rose to her feet, now came the hard part "You guys don't have to be there, just the servants, guard and council" she waved her friends and pack off to explore some more, Sango and Miroku were quick to take advantage of the freedom.
Sensing the rising excitement in both of the ningen Kagome claimed as part of her pack, Sesshomaru followed along behind them silently as the kitsune female headed to the main hall to deal with whatever problems had cropped up during the day.
"What is it that you wished to request of this Sesshomaru" he questioned once they were in another wing of the Aoiro Estate, Sango and Miroku both turned to face him and the monk nudged the slayer forward since she had been the one to ask.
Sango took a deep breath and remembering everything that Kagome had done, she bowed low deferring to the daiyoukai "Lord Sesshomaru, as Miroku and I's wedding approaches we wondered if you knew of a way to bind our souls together so that we can never be parted even in death" she got out.
Surprised, Sesshomaru's golden eyes went wide for just a second before returning their normal size "There is a way" he offered suddenly and Sango jumped into Miroku's arms both of them beaming gratefully at him.
"But the only way for that to happen is if you find a youkai strong enough to do the ceremony, it has to be a willing youkai as well for that youkai will need to share their aura with the both of you binding you by youkai means" Sesshomaru explained further and Sango sighed in dismay.
Her brown eyes watered slightly before she wiped the tears away, it was a bit disheartening but at least she'd still get to be married to Miroku, "Thank you Lord Sesshomaru, sorry for wasting you're time" Sango bit her lip and went to take Miroku's hand so they could explore some more.
Hearing the sadness in the slayers voice, Sesshomaru made the ultimate decision, he knew it was one that would make Kagome happy as well "This Sesshomaru does not think you have wasted his time, in fact this one would be happy to share his aura with the both of you" he offered.
Miroku whipped around, violet eyes wide in shock, it took Sango a moment longer to realize and soon she was facing the daiyoukai again as well "Lord Sesshomaru is that what you want" Miroku questioned nervously, he didn't want the dai to do anything he didn't want to do just to make them happy.
"It would make Kagome happy and that's all that matters" Sesshomaru shrugged turning and heading to the main hall where Kagome was still dealing with any problems that had come up throughout the day and whatever else she had to do.
Once he was gone, Sango jumped into Miroku's arms again squealing loudly in happiness "Did you hear my beloved houshi-sama, Lord Sesshomaru is going to be a part of our wedding" she laughed joyfully before stretching her neck up and connecting her lips with Miroku's again.
"I heard Sango my love and that is wonderful news" Miroku breathed hugging the woman to his chest before releasing her so that they could walk side by side down the halls and explore through the rooms and get a feel for the layout of the estate.
In the main hall, Kagome was sat upon her pillow again knee's folded underneath her and hands placed neatly in her lap, chin held high and a hardened look in her chocolate brown eyes, lips pursed and body rigid as the guard who had tried to touch what she claimed was brought before her.
"Today this Kagome deals with a traitor, do you have anything to say in defense of yourself" Kagome stared the panther youkai down and got a heated glare in return, the male locked his jaw and turned his head to the side stubbornly refusing to speak.
"I see, in that case" Kagome smiled dangerously setting everyone on edge including Sesshomaru who had just arrived in the main hall, she stood from her pillow and went down the short flight of steps to stand before "Perhaps I should make an example out of you so everyone knows" she finished.
Realizing the true extent of the trouble he was in, the guard hurriedly bowed his head low, "Forgive me Lady Kagome, I'm sorry I..." he was cut off as a tiny hand was wrapped around his throat and he was lifted into the air with brute strength alone.
Frowning "There will be no forgiveness this time, this one said this Kagome was to nice, perhaps it's time to show everyone how not nice I can be" Kagome spat angrily squeezing the throat she held in her grasp cutting off air flow.
Higashigawa lowered his eyes to the ground, he didn't want to be here for this it was to cruel, his stomach churned and he felt sick, he wasn't one for causing another creature any sort of pain, "Kagome stop" Sesshomaru's voice rang through the air loud and clear.
With a sigh, Kagome dropped the guard heartlessly at her feet face and eyes blank of any emotion "For attempting to harm someone of my pack, you are hereby banished from the eastern lands" she ordered in a tone that brooked no arguments.
Punishment set, Ni and Deru grabbed the ex-guard by the arms and drug him from the main hall as Kagome headed to the pedestal and lowered herself onto the pillow, seeing as that was over now Sesshomaru made his way to the front of the room.
"The monk and slayer have requested something of me, I must return to my lands and estate for two weeks" Sesshomaru spoke in his low dulcet tones, Kagome glanced up at him interpreting the rest of the conversation and she nodded.
A small smile spread across her lips "Very well Sesshomaru but upon you're return, we'll start negotiations for the treaty between our two lands" Kagome warned so that Sesshomaru could gather what was needed while in the western estate.
Business concluded, Sesshomaru headed down the steps and once he had left estate grounds he formed his cloud beneath his feet and took to the skies, going back to his lands for the first time in a long time, the last being when he had gotten the claiming ritual for Kagome and Shippou.
Within, Megane the carpenter that had made most of the remodeling on the Aoiro estate approached the pedestal "You called for me Lady Kagome" he bowed his head silently wondering what the youkai female wanted of him now.
For awhile Kagome stared at him and it unsettled his slightly before she released a tiny sigh "Megane-san, I have another request to ask of you, this one doesn't need to be done right away" Kagome spoke as she rose from her pillow and beckoned the bear youkai to follow her.
At the obvious dismissal, the servants, guard and council headed back to work "What kind of request Lady Kagome" Megane frowned slightly, he hoped it wasn't to remodel the entire estate again, because she was unsatisfied with the work so far.
Sensing the bear youkai's uneasiness, Kagome was quick to assure him "Don't worry, the estate looks wonderful so far" she hurriedly stated "But the two ningen in my pack are to be wed soon, and they requested a few buildings to be built on the estate grounds" Kagome continued.
Getting excited at the prospect of more work, Megane hurriedly pulled out his ink and brush and some paper "Tell me everything Lady Kagome, where they want the buildings built, the color, how many, rooms" he chattered causing the kitsune female to giggle softly, his cheeks turned red in embarrassment.
"Don't be ashamed of being excited, and of course you'll be paid for all of you're work as well" Kagome mentioned casually, the bear youkai was practically skipping in excitement now as they headed to a spot outside the estate grounds.
Looking around Megane nodded "Is this the place you were thinking of using Lady Kagome" the bear youkai questioned, it truly was a nice area with plenty of room and if the two ningen ever wished to add more buildings there was plenty of space as well.
"Yes, as this will be a wedding gift from me to them, dark purple, black, and brown for the colors, two extra buildings to start with, and the main house, go with three rooms, kitchen, dining, bathing, and a sitting room for guests, leave the others empty for now" Kagome rattled off.
Ink brush flying across paper Megane wrote down everything the kitsune female told him "Thank you Lady Kagome, I'll start preparations tomorrow at the earliest" he supplied as they headed back to the estate and parted ways, Kagome going to find Shippou, and Megane to alert his crew of the new job.
Shippou was with Higashigawa learning how to transform properly without losing shape, seeing a good opportunity to learn a little more, Kagome jumped in as well and got a laugh from Shippou "Kaa-chan are you gonna practice to" he tilted his head to the side in curiosity.
"Yes my Shippou-kun" Kagome pressed a kiss to the top of his hair before gesturing for him to pay attention to his instructor again, this time both Shippou and her performed the transformation, Kagome turning into a replica of her old self but with a few flaws, her tail was showing, her markings were still there, and her clothing hadn't changed.
Her forehead creased in confusion, Higashigawa noticed the look "What's the matter Lady Kagome, you seem disturbed about something, if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask" he spoke up and Kagome looked into his violet eyes.
"Hmm it's strange, last time I performed this transformation I did it perfectly, there were no flaws or anything, no one could even tell I had changed" Kagome scratched her cheek as she started questioning Higashigawa on what could have possibly happened.
His violet eyes lit up "That's probably because you didn't want anyone to know you're true features, thus you exerted a little more force causing the transformation to be perfect, in this case since you aren't concentrating so much, there are going to be a lot more flaws in the transformation" he explained.
Understanding flew into her eyes and Kagome nodded "Guess I've got to practice a lot huh Shippou-kun" she giggled and got a mischievous smile from her little kit, whatever he was thinking was probably true so she didn't scold him for getting distracted from the lesson at hand.
They practiced the transformation several more times after that both of them getting a little better at it before Higashigawa figured it was time to move on to a different lesson "Alright, first I'll show you and then we'll practice together" he stated taking a deep breath.
Shippou watched carefully as Higashigawa took a deep breath and then in a puff of smoke transformed into a literal fox, Kagome's eyes widened, she had had no idea they could even do that, sure she knew Sesshomaru could transform into a large dog but Inuyasha couldn't maybe it was different for all youkai.
A moment later Higashigawa transformed back to his humanoid state "It takes a lot of practice so I don't expect either of you to get it right on the first try, or within the first couple of months of trying" he explained further before having both Kagome and Shippou stand from their seats.
"First close you're eyes, use you're fox magic and wrap it around yourselves, next imagine yourself in fox form and push the transformation" Higashigawa instructed keeping his eyes on both Kagome and Shippou in the case he had to throw out more pointers.
Shippou did as Higashigawa said and closed his eyes, and having had some practice in forcing his fox magic into his hands, he was able to wrap it around himself, then he brought up the imagine of his father in his fox form and forced his magic into work but nothing happened.
By his side Kagome did the same thing but she failed as well, it was much more difficult than using her reiki but she didn't get discouraged "Ah don't worry about it so much Shippou-kun, we'll get it" Kagome reassured her little kit who looked upset at failing.
"Okay Kaa-san" Shippou beamed up at his mother "What else are you gonna teach us Higashigawa-sensei" he faced the other kitsune male a question falling from his lips in his eagerness to learn more about himself and his birth right heritage.
At the the question a mischievous smile spread across Higashigawa's lips "I thought we could go play a few pranks on some people, to get in a little practice with the transparency transformation and work our fox magic a little bit" spewed from his mouth before glancing at Kagome.
Excited to join in the fun Kagome nodded her head in permission, if any one complained she would tell that it was training purposes only "Who will be our target" she asked lightly as they walked through the halls creeping along silently under their transparency transformation.
"I was thinking we could mess around a little with Ni and Deru, they've been slacking off lately" Higashigawa chuckled causing Kagome to snort in amusement and Shippou to snicker under his breath as they headed to the gates where Ni and Deru were stationed.
As they got closer, the three kitsune's could hear both the twin kitsune brothers bickering back and forth between each other not even paying attention to anything going on, seeing an opportunity, Kagome sent Shippou forward first.
He snuck forward quietly until he was within range and threw a leaf at Deru pushing his fox magic into it so that the next thing that came out of the kitsune's mouth was "MOO" Deru coughed before rubbing his throat "Moo, Moo, moooooooooooooo" he panicked trying to talk properly.
Ni frowned "Brother what on earth are you doing, that is in no way, shape or form funny" he stated in flat tone, but Deru kept on mooing, in the chaos, Shippou scampered back to where he knew his mother and Higashigawa were still standing.
"Did I do alright" he asked his instructor nervously, Higashigawa nodded and Shippou beamed before snickering softly as Deru started jumping around still mooing, his brother ignoring his attempts at having him help.
Higashigawa snorted quietly, this was just so hilarious "Alright Lady Kagome, it's you're turn" his violet eyes twinkled with mischievousness as the kitsune female slunk forward leaf already prepared and a prank in mind for Ni.
Once she was as close as she dared, Kagome tossed the leaf on top of Ni's head pumping fox magic into it as she did, she sniggered and ran back to her spot next to Higashigawa and Shippou as her prank took effect.
Deru paused in his mooing as his brother transformed into a dog, well his head did anyway and the kitsune started barking, he continued mooing until both of them were distracted by giggles, they knew those giggles and sure enough a moment later Kagome dropped her transparency.
This also revealed Shippou and to their surprise Higashigawa, they realized they had been pranked then and removed the leaves from their bodies "That wasn't very nice" Deru pouted, "I almost had a heart attack" he sulked.
"Ah that's what you both get for slacking on the job, plus it was great practice for Lady Kagome and Master Shippou" Higashigawa straightened as he ended the lesson "Tomorrow same time" he reminded and both mother and son headed back into the estate for dinner.
Once dinner had been eaten, Kagome headed to the main hall to deal with any problems that may have popped up during the afternoon and finally after settling a fight between two female servants, Kagome dismissed everyone for the night, assigned Shippou his personal rooms and headed to bed.