The next morning after the packs return Kagome woke feeling absolutely terrible, the fates had visited her in her dreams and she realized how terrible she had been to the big dai she had revived, so she was resolved to apologize, with that in mind Kagome bathed and dressed in one of her favorite kimono's.
"Do you really think Lord Touga will accept my apology for yesterday's actions" Kagome bit her lip as Natsumeru and Mitsumeru braided her hair and tied it in a bun before fitting her headband and hair sticks in her hair.
Natsumeru and Mitsumeru shared a smile "Of course Lady Kagome, which reminds me now that you have returned, you're duties will be switched up, so now you'll be dealing with patrols, skirmishes on the lands, and anything else in between" Mitsumeru responded.
"Oh really, which reminds me do you know where I can find Ramei-san and Kozui-san, I'm in need of two military advisers as the council has so told me" Kagome listed as they headed from her personal rooms to the dining room where everyone was already seated.
Touga jumped up when she appeared "Lady Kagome, I must speak with you at once" he bowed his head properly and the kitsune jumped back in surprise before looking around, her brown eyes sought out familiar golden and Sesshomaru nodded.
"This way" Kagome nodded her head to the hall and together the two youkai left "Look Lord Touga, I'm sorry about the way I behaved yesterday, it was wrong of me to treat you like that, but you've got to understand that you don't just kiss a girl without reason, even if we are and I'm not saying we are, soul mates" she chattered nervously.
Golden eyes narrowed in fondness, there was the girl he remembered, sweet, kind, and very precious to a lot of people "Do not worry so much Lady Kagome, I merely wished to apologize as well, Sesshomaru has apprised me of many things" Touga was quick to apologize as well.
Before Kagome could speak up again "And as such I have decided to do a bit of traveling to immerse myself and re-familiarize myself with this world" he continued taking the kitsune's hand in his own and to her surprise dropped a light kiss to her knuckles.
"Lord Touga, you don't have to leave just because of something I did" even as she said the words, her heart broke a little further, Touga wasn't like his youngest son, he wasn't an arrogant jerk, he simply saw things in black and white and instead of wasting time went after something he wanted.
Which happened to be her not that she quite understood it very well, but the bottom line of it all was she didn't want him to leave just because she had been a bitch "Nonsense Lady Kagome, this has nothing to do with you and more to do with myself, I feel as if I don't quite fit in with this new future I've found myself in" Touga smiled before heading into the dining hall again.
When he was gone, Kagome's face dropped and no longer feeling hungry decided to head to the main hall in hopes the council or someone had done as she asked and found the two elemental youkai she wanted as her military advisers.
In the dining room, Sesshomaru's golden eyes kept straying to the door "Father where is Kagome" he creased his forehead in concern when the kitsune did not appear after several minutes, the older daiyoukai looked up before realizing.
"I do not know, I was certain she was a few steps behind me after our enlightening conversation in the hall" Touga lowered his fork wondering what he had done now to make the girl skip breakfast, Sesshomaru sighed and finished off his plate to go in search of the girl he claimed as sister of his heart.
He found her in the main hall setting up patrol times for the guard now that they were strong enough and sending them out with teams of five to guard all along her borders, when he entered the hall Kagome looked straight at him with an excited smile.
"Look Sesshomaru, I'm doling out patrol times isn't it exciting" Kagome giggled much to everyone's amusement, their lady sure was strange but none of them would complain, they knew if anything happened she would step up to the plate and defend them all.
Sesshomaru blinked his golden eyes in confusion "Kagome has my father done something untoward you again" he questioned stepping up the few steps to her throne and sitting down in the chair that appeared for his use.
"No why would you think that" Kagome got a little defensive before sighing "He's leaving, and I can't help but think it was something I did, I mean come on after this last week and a half I don't blame him but I feel so terrible" she rambled expressing her worries with the dai she came to see as family.
Golden eyes filled with understanding "Ah Kagome, it is nothing that you have done, Father is a traveler and to fully understand the world he woke up in, he feels as if he must travel to re-familiarize himself with the lands, do not take it to heart" Sesshomaru gave the kitsune a small smile.
Breathing a little easier in relief, Kagome's tensed shoulders relaxed completely "Thank you Sesshomaru, you really know what a person needs sometimes even if they don't realize what they need themselves" she murmured in a tone full of sisterly affection.
"Ah Lady Kagome, Tomo-san from the village to the North is here" Yuutsuna, the turtle youkai announced as she passed by drawing Kagome from her conversation with Sesshomaru, the dai fell silent as he listened to Kagome deal with her ningen subjects.
The Head of the Village Tomo stepped forward and bowed respectfully "Lady Kagome, it is nice to see you well and back in the Eastern Lands, you're dragon friend is very kind, but that is not my problem today" he started before his hands shook lightly.
"We've had an infestation of small youkai lately and they've completely destroyed our food stock for the winter, I hate to ask but do you think you can send a few of you're strongest warriors to deal with these youkai and somehow get us new supplies before winter hits" Tomo questioned nervously.
Kagome blinked her chocolate brown eyes "Absolutely Tomo, Higashigawa-san, who is available right now that I haven't sent out on patrol" she gestured for the male kitsune to come forward, he smiled kindly before handing over a scroll filled with names, most had check marks beside them.
"Tell Ni, Deru and Bankotsu they are needed in Tomo's village right away and how many people are in you're village, how many supplies do you think you'll need" Kagome ordered before turning back to the Head of the Northern Village on her lands.
Tomo gave a sigh of relief "There are approximately forty ningen in the village and we'll need at least five barrels of fruits and vegetables, along with any bread that can be spared, so maybe five of that as well" he got eager as he bartered for the least amount needed.
The kitsune frowned and looked to the side at Sesshomaru he raised a silver brow "And how soon do you need these supplies, winter is a long ways off after all" Kagome questioned when she realized she would get no help from the dai.
"Not for awhile at least and we still have our crops to tend as well, so maybe just a week before winter actually hits" Tomo announced and Kagome nodded before scribbling something down on a scroll and handing it to Shuri who was passing by nose buried in an ancient looking scroll.
Just then Bankotsu, Ni and Deru barreled into the main hall "You called for us Lady Kagome" the two kitsune's were out of breath but Bankotsu didn't look as if he had just run a marathon across the estate grounds and through the halls as well.
"Yes I did, Tomo here is in need of some assistant, small youkai are destroying his village's supplies, speaking off, I'll will be able to get ten of everything you asked for before winter" she paused to smile at Tomo before looking at three of her warriors.
"And once you're finished with the small youkai, make you're rounds to the other villages and see if they are having the same problems" Kagome concluded and the trio headed off with a shocked Tomo following slowly behind them, it would take a few days but she was sure she would succeed.
Sesshomaru chuckled softly "You certainly do have a way with words Kagome" he shook his head in amusement before his golden eyes flickered to the door where the kitsune's ningen brother charged through wielding a short sword.
"Sis, look what Higashigawa-san gave me to practice with" Souta shouted, the servants and guards moving around him use to his exuberance, Kagome flashed the boy a bright smile as she rose from her throne and walked the few steps down to greet him with a hug.
Once she released him "That is a very nice sword Souta-otouto" Kagome complimented running her hand over the blade and realizing it was brand new, it reminded her of something "Akushu-san, do you think you could find me Megane-san, if he hasn't left yet" the kitsune ordered and spider youkai headed off in search of the kuma.
Souta pouted "So when am I going to get real lessons, you know Higashigawa can only teach me so much before he has to run off to deal with some problem" he sighed as he followed Kagome back up to her throne, it was slightly scary realizing how much power his sister held in her tiny hands.
"I'm getting to that don't rush me Souta-otouto" Kagome smiled before focusing her attention on the two elemental youkai she had kept her eye on over the months, Ramei and Kozui stopped in front of the marble steps before they lowered to a knee.
"Lady Kagome you called for us" Kozui, the earth and water elemental spoke up bravely, this was only their true second meeting with their Lady and to be honest it made them a little worried, after that little test she had given them.
The kitsune took a deep breath "Yes, I've watched you grow over the months since you started in the guard, you two are excellent strategists and have become stronger and more cunning as the months flew by, which is why I've decided to promote you" Kagome started before holding up her hand.
"You'll still be working closely with Higashigawa-san, but also the council and Koware-chan, you two will be my military advisers" she finished before gesturing for Shuri and Yuutsuna who had returned to show them to their new quarters in the western wing.
The two elemental youkai followed after the council shocked to the core, the minute they left, Megane barreled through the doors "Milady do you have another request is it just as exciting" the bear youkai skidded to a halt in front of the steps.
Souta blinked in confusion before looking at the silver haired youkai that sat next to his sister "What's going on, I though sis said she was going to do something" he asked softly so as not to disturb anyone or Kagome's current conversation.
Sesshomaru looked down at the little boy "Boy" he acknowledged "Kagome is most likely consulting with Megane-san to do as you've asked, give her a moment and listen well" Sesshomaru pointed and Souta spun on his heel to listen as instructed.
"Yes Megane-san, I've another request of you, it's going to be a little different and I've got the designs all drawn, but it's a school for youkai and ningen alike, I don't know how the other lands are run, nor do I presume to know but the Eastern Lands are going to be different" Kagome announced with an air of finality.
"What exactly is it that you are proposing that all ningen and youkai in the Eastern Lands get along, so that there are no more hatred between the species" Megane questioned getting extremely interested in the new idea the kitsune had come up with.
Kagome nodded glad someone understood "Exactly, people and youkai alike need to know that they are not as bad as people or youkai make them out to be, nor are hanyou an abomination, just because you are born with the blood of a ningen and youkai doesn't make you any lesser than everybody else" she explained.
Sesshomaru wanted to ignore the conversation but Kagome made a valid point, it wasn't Inuyasha's fault that their father had mated with a ningen thus he was born a half youkai, he had been taking his anger out on the boy for so long that he didn't even know which way was right or wrong.
As Megane went to speak and announce his desire to build the school, Kagome's mother and grandfather appeared in the hall Satomi was carrying Shippou in her arms, the little kit jumped down and with a soft pop transformed into his fox form "Look Kaa-san I can transform now" Shippou announced with glee.
Kagome smiled but kept most of her attention on Megane "My Lady I would be honored to build this school for you, is there a specific place you want it built" the bear youkai chattered on and on, the kitsune female nodded as Shippou jumped in her lap despite her mothers scolding him not to.
"In between the Aoiro Estate and Tomo's village, I've already gotten permission from the Head Man himself and that's where the first trial school will go" Kagome stated before handing over the designs for the building, Megane bowed before rushing out to gather his crew.
Satomi came forward "Oh this is so exciting, it's been really nice here and everyone is just so kind" the woman gushed happily before pointing at the grumpy old man "But Father here has a request" Satomi laughed softly.
Kagome hopped up "You want to go see Kaede don't you Grandpa" she guessed to everyone still in the main hall's amusement the elder turned bright red avoiding his granddaughters knowing gaze, before heaving a sigh and nodding.
"Yes, I've taken a liking to that old woman so is it safe, or possible" Toya asked not quite sure how he was going to get back to the village even if he was allowed, Kagome tapped her lip in contemplation before her eyes widened.
"Well it is possible, but how would you like it if Kaede-san came here to visit, she's getting on in her years, and I've the perfect idea for her to find a replacement" Kagome clapped her hands together giddily causing Sesshomaru's hair to raise on the back of his neck in warning.
The daiyoukai frowned "What are you planning Kagome" Sesshomaru narrowed his golden eyes as the kitsune smiled innocently, he didn't believe it for a moment and Kagome pouted before finally deciding to share her idea.
"What if we started training the next generation miko's here in the eastern lands and dispersed them once they'd completed their six month training all over the lands to protect youkai and villages from bad youkai" Kagome explained.
Everyone paused at that, why had no one ever come up with such an idea before, that way dark miko wouldn't be produced thus keeping the lands as safe as possible "My Lady, I do believe that is a brilliant plan" Koware scurried forward carrying two of her hatchlings while Jaken carried the other two.
No one was prepared for the squeal that came from the kitsune "Oh Koware-chan, they are absolutely adorable" Kagome scooped one of the kappa hatchlings up and ran a gentle finger over it's beak, the kappa chirruped in return and Kagome couldn't help but snuggle the little one.
As Kagome was fawning over the kappa hatchlings Touga entered the main hall to tell everyone that he was going to leave for awhile but he couldn't resist "You'll make an excellent mother someday Lady Kagome" he teased and the kitsune flushed bright red.
"What do you mean someday, I'm already a mother to my little Shippou-kun" Kagome gave the kappa hatchling back to her mother and grabbed Shippou up to snuggle him instead, Touga blinked before scenting the air.
"You smell untainted" Touga commented furthering Kagome's embarrassment, but it wasn't she that rebuked him instead it was Sesshomaru that growled, the older dai realized how his last words had sounded and quickly apologized "I didn't mean the words the way they sounded" he stated.
Kagome relaxed "That's alright, let me guess this is about you leaving to travel for a bit correct" she guessed and Touga nodded his head, the kitsune glanced at Sesshomaru before smiling "Sesshomaru, you should go with you're father for awhile, reacquaint yourselves" Kagome prodded.
The younger daiyoukai was going to protest remembering the last time he had left "I can handle myself, Hakari-san is here and I've grown accustomed you could say" Kagome nudged him and finally Sesshomaru took her advice before both dai's left to gather their things and pack.
Koware sighed but she was certain she'd get to see Jaken a lot "It's difficult being part of a different pack while you're mate goes out to travel" she smiled cradling her hatchlings to her chest, Kagome grimaced in realization "Don't worry Milady, I will see Jaken a lot" Koware grinned.
Everyone watched the female kappa leave the main hall to settle her hatchlings down for their nap "So back to what you were saying, how will you tell if someone has spiritual powers or not" Satomi questioned wanting to do something that could help lighten her daughter's massive work load.
"That's the easy part, all I have to do is focus and I'd be able to tell that their are several untrained miko's in the eastern lands" Kagome nodded as she closed her eyes and spread out her senses, in fact a group of them were heading straight for the Aoiro Estate.
She quickly ordered Higashigawa and Jakotsu to intercept them and find out what they wanted "And that will entice Kaede-san to step down and come visit correct" Toya Higurashi asked nearly crowing in delight at the idea.
'Well at least someone likes the idea' Kagome thought fondly as she watched her grandfather dance around in excitement "Yes Gramps at least I hope it would" she smiled before turning her attention on her mother "Mama, I've got a request to make of you" Kagome bit her lip nervously.
"Anything dear" Satomi focused her attention completely on the kitsune, she was proud of her daughter, youkai or not she was still Kagome deep down and that's all that mattered to her, she would give up her life for her children, no matter who or what they were.
Kagome sighed softly "I've been hearing a lot from the servants and what not that you've been helping them with their chores and sorting out any problems they may have, is that something you truly enjoy" she asked gently.
"Of course Kagome dear, I love to help out those in need and if lending an extra hand where it's needed in either the kitchen, or doing a bit of laundry or sorting out problems, then I'd be glad to do it and I'd thoroughly enjoy it everyday" Satomi nodded.
The kitsune breathed out "Then would you like to take over that job completely for me, of course you'll be paid three gold coins every day which will total to twenty one at the end of each week" Kagome offered not wanting to make her mother feel as if she didn't appreciate her.
The older woman nearly shook her head when she caught one of the council looking at her "That's acceptable dear, can I start right away and how many breaks do I get during the day" Satomi nodded instead and Kagome smiled brightly, Satomi knew she had made the right choice then.
"You can and three breaks, thirty minutes for the two regular and an hour lunch" Kagome listed, Satomi returned her smile before hurrying off to start her new job, to keep the servants, maids and cooks in line while Kagome was busy.
With that done, Kagome turned her attention on her grandfather "Akushu would you bring Hakari-san here, I suppose he's in his caves with Hinoko-san and Fuketsu-kun" she requested, once again the spider youkai sped off to do his lady's bidding.
Toya sighed and sat down in a chair that suddenly appeared, but then he realized it was the same exact one that had been on the pedestal with Kagome, he watched as she addressed a turtle youkai "Yuutsuna-san would you send word to Lord Yaro" Kagome questioned.
Yuutsuna looked at her lady before nodding "What is this in regards to" the turtle asked to make sure she didn't send off some bizarre letter that would in turn make the weasel youkai angry with them, the only one they had to be wary of right now was Nagemasu.
Kagome breathed in and then out "I want to make a trade, I'm sure we have several items here that would peak his interest, and I want to bring more income to the eastern lands" she stated before the turtle youkai rushed off.
"Gramps would you accompany me on a walk if you're up to it at the moment" Kagome stood, she had done quite a bit for the morning and was in need of a break, thankfully she had gotten through everything and there wouldn't be much left for the day.
The elder jumped up and followed his granddaughter out the side doors that led to a magnificent garden "Never been through here before" Toya announced quietly as they walked through a labyrinth of rose hedges and sat down on a bench in the middle of the labyrinth.
"Not many know this is here, but whenever I find myself needing a bit of alone time or just to take a break in general I always come here, isn't it beautiful Gramps" Kagome smiled leaning back and stroking her hand over the budding yellow roses, they weren't quite blooming yet but soon, very soon they would be and that would make the gardens even more beautiful.
"Aye they are Kagome" the elder leaned back to relax and enjoy the peace "Do you really think Kaede-san will accept you're request to come visit" Toya questioned after some time had passed, he hadn't realized that the Lords and Lady's of the feudal times got to be so busy and take breaks like this.
Kagome flicked her brown eyes in her grandfather's direction "I don't know Gramps, Kaede-san is a strange person, but if she has even the slightest bit of care for you then she'll jump at the chance to, oh Hakari-san" the kitsune nearly had a heart attack when the dragon youkai landed in front of her.
His aquamarine eyes were filled with amusement "You called for me Lady Kagome" Hakari questioned eyeing the elder male that was with his alpha, the kitsune cleared her throat and got her erratically beating heart under control.
"Yes do you think you could take this letter to Kaede-san in the village next to the well, just say Kagome sent you and the ningen will help you find her, no matter what don't let her say no" Kagome grinned sending the dragon youkai off with a smile.
Toya watched with some fascination as the youkai did as his granddaughter ordered "How do you do that, command everyone to do as you've asked without them complaining" he asked wanting to find out the extent of his granddaughter's new found authority.
Kagome smiled widely "Well Gramps, I'm Hakari-san's alpha, that means he is physically incapable of disobeying a direct order that comes from me, the others that are ningen in my pack all know to just obey and then everyone in the Aoiro Estate accept me as their Lady and Mistress, that's why they follow orders" she explained as she stood preparing to head back in.
Across the lands in the Western Region, Sesshomaru, his pack and his newly revived father were patrolling the borders "Tell me everything you know about Kagome" Touga ordered his eldest son, the main reason he had wanted to leave was to learn everything he could about the kitsune.
Sesshomaru was no fool "Why" he flashed his father a smug smile, realizing for once that he had the upper hand over his great and terrible father, Touga's eye twitched in irritation "So that you can woo her, that won't work Father, you have to treat her gently" Sesshomaru smirked.
"Insolent pup" Touga snorted "Why did she adopt that kit, he isn't her's by blood" he inquired curiously and got a silver brow raised in his direction "How come she doesn't just make him go back to his parents instead of leeching off of her" Touga asked.
"Father I sincerely hope you don't suggest that to Kagome's face, she is fiercely protective over the kit, and besides his parents were killed a long time ago, thus the reason she adopted him as her own" Sesshomaru answered a warning in his words.
Touga reeled back as if shocked "You mean the kit was an orphan" he asked, Sesshomaru nodded, he was glad he hadn't said anything before otherwise he might have gotten thrown out of the Aoiro Estate by an irate kitsune female.
"What about those two ningen, the monk and slayer what do they have to do with anything and why are they living on estate grounds but not in the estate if they are part of her pack" Touga questioned, he wanted to make sure he didn't make any mistakes so that he could make it to his end goal.
Sesshomaru sighed "Sango and Miroku are marvelous warriors, they've fought with Kagome many a time against the wretched half breed known as Naraku, they are two of Kagome's closest friends and are considered family to her and now pack, the reason they do not live inside the estate" he trailed off for a moment getting distracted as a snake slithered in front of him.
"Is because they are wed and Kagome gifted them with those buildings on the estate grounds for what she called as a wedding gift" Sesshomaru finished, "And from what I could tell it won't be long before more pups are born" he added with a small smirk, Kagome was an excellent Female Alpha.
A sigh escaped from the older inu's lips "And those three ningen, the boy, the older woman and the elder, who are they to Kagome" Touga pressed on, he wanted to learn everything about Kagome so that he would be better prepared when they returned.
"Kagome's ningen family, as you probably know Father, she was once human herself and lived five hundred years in the future, it was only recently that they came to live in this era" the younger inu stated in a matter of fact tone.
Touga's eye twitched "Are you trying to piss me off boy" he growled in warning getting irritated by his eldest son's lack of restraint with the way in which he spoke to him, Sesshomaru smirked before Touga realized that the younger daiyoukai had been greatly influenced by Kagome.
"And so he realizes, this one is no longer the same as you remember Father and you would do well to remember" Sesshomaru nodded curtly, just because his father had been revived didn't mean he was going to let the older dai get away with bossing him around.
Golden eyes rolled "Right so basically don't insult Kagome's family, I truly don't want to be banned from estate grounds, speaking of why would she allow to men to become wed it's absolutely disgusting" Touga sneered at the thought.
Sesshomaru shook his head, his father had much to learn about Kagome "Where she comes from males apparently get together all the time and it is much more accepted in her old era, I advise you from expressing you're disgust in front of her, she is fiercely protective over the mercenary and his partner" he warned lightly.
"Great another thing, why does Kagome have to be one of the most complex female's, I've ever had the pleasure of meeting" his head dropped into his hands as a groan filled the air, Touga was feeling quite miserable again and this time it wasn't anything he had done, it was him learning more about the kitsune on a more personal level.
A chuckle escaped from Sesshomaru's lips "She's always been like that never backing down from a fight and being courageous" the younger dai smiled lightly, she was one of those people he would protect to the death and he would go willingly for his ward as well.
Another groan came from Touga "Is there anything she enjoys, what of her favorite colors, I have a hard time finding that she likes the color blue that much, what of her dislikes, does she have anyone she likes currently" the older dai rattled off question after question and Sesshomaru sighed.
'This is going to be one long trip' he thought inwardly "Kagome loves to travel as well, and spending time with her loved ones, she especially enjoys being the lady over the Eastern Regions" Sesshomaru smirked at the last little bit surprising Touga.
But before the older inu could talk, Sesshomaru continued "Currently blue and it's many variations are indeed Kagome's favorite color, hence the markings and the estate name the Aoiro Estate, where as before it was called the Midoriiro estate" he concluded the second question.
Face twitching at seeing all that blue, Touga shook his head just accepting it as it was, he certainly wasn't going to fight Kagome over it after she had obviously put so much thought into becoming the Lady of the East.
"As for her dislikes, that's over a mile wide, but just to name a few, she can't stand anyone belittling hanyou, she doesn't like it when people hurt those close to her, Kagome also hates it when people pick on the weak" Sesshomaru chuckled to his father's amusement.
A little sigh escaped from Touga yet again, so much information, but he had a couple of months to learn everything "And what of the last question I asked you" Touga lifted his head to stare his eldest son straight in the eyes.
Sesshomaru remained stony faced as he remembered to that night over a year ago, the night he had offered to protect Kagome and told her that the fates had a new adventure in mind for her "As of right now no one" he grumbled getting irritated at himself.
That grumble told Touga everything he needed to know and started bringing back some memories from his time spent with the fates, he had watched how Inuyasha had carelessly shattered the young girls heart and how Sesshomaru had taken over watching Kagome as a silent protector.
"It's quite alright boy, you don't have to say anymore" Touga clapped his eldest son on the shoulder as they made their rounds in another part of the Western Lands, this place would always be home to him and when he finally managed to convince Kagome to be his this is where they would be returning to.
Suddenly Sesshomaru took off like a rocket leaving Touga in the dust, a moment later he returned cradling a beat up male nekomata in his arms "Jaken take this one to Kagome she will know what to do" the younger dai handed the unconscious nekomata to the kappa and soon they were gone.
"That reminds me why does Kagome wear a mokomoko and have a gami servant" Touga narrowed his eyes sternly at his son, he had his suspicions but he would wait to hear them before he scolded his son for doing such a thing.
This time it was Sesshomaru's turn to sigh "Father it's really quite simple, Kagome is an Alpha Female, the fates were turning her into one and I thought it wise to give her such a gift, and the gami was the fates idea as well" the younger dai stated in a matter of fact way.
Touga growled "Boy you really are testing me aren't you, only those of royal inu blood are allowed to wear a mokomoko, you know that you fool" the older dai snapped, Touga was prepared to rant further but Sesshomaru sent him a icy glare.
"Father I thought you of all people would understand, Kagome may not be of royal inu blood, but she has worked hard this past year to earn her position, that in itself is enough" Sesshomaru stated flatly getting fed up with his father's antics and falling silent.
The old inudaiyoukai slammed his mouth shut realizing that Sesshomaru was very protective over the kitsune female he had his eye on, and truthfully there was no harm in her wearing a mokomoko so long as she was in the position she was currently in.
While the two dai's were patrolling the Western Lands, Kagome was meeting with three young miko in the main hall of the Aoiro Estate, Jakotsu and Higashigawa had returned with the three girls in tow and now they were before her.
"Please Lady Kagome, we beg of you help us learn the ways of becoming a full fledged miko" the triplet sisters begged the kitsune having heard of her legendary powers from the North that one time when Kagome and Sango had been on their own making gifts for Koware.
The kitsune blinked her brown eyes in surprise "I'll accept on a few conditions, would you be willing to stay within the Estate unless I send you out on personal business and train any other miko's that come into these walls" Kagome started holding up her hands.
"Second you must swear to fully commit yourselves to never commit a wrongful act against any youkai after you complete you're training and you must teach this to future generation miko" the kitsune continued impressing a lot of the servants with her conditions.
"And finally, if for any reason you decide that you don't want to train under me and leave, then please for the sake of the Eastern Lands do not come back, it will be to dangerous" Kagome finished her chocolate brown eyes staring the three girls down.
Choko the oldest with her green eyes and blonde hair, the only one to have her mother's hair color stepped forward "We understand Lady Kagome, and we, my sister's and I accept you're terms and conditions to be trained under you" the young girl bowed her head before nudging her sisters in the side.
Kokoa the middle sister with blue eyes and black hair nodded eagerly "Of course and we promise to train especially hard, we know how hard the miko training is back home but out here on our own it will be on an entirely new level" she chattered getting excited for the newest challenge.
And finally Natti the youngest sister who had green eyes and black hair smiled shyly but followed her two slightly elder sister's lead "Right, we'll try so hard that we'll surprise you Kagome-sensei" she chose to address her knew teacher with a different titled and got eye rolls.
Kagome smiled "Good, also you'll be learning how to fight with more than just bow and arrows, just in case a bad youkai get's to close you'd be useless" the kitsune grinned as she leaped from her pedestal to land in front of her new apprentices, this is exactly what would make Kaede change her mind about things.
"Now as it's quite late in the day, Yuutsuna would you escort these three to some quarters and tomorrow we'll settle them in more permanent rooms" Kagome stretched her arms high above her head as she headed down the halls Natsumeru and Mitsumeru on her heels.
Kokoa watched the kitsune female disappear down a side hall and pout slightly "Lady Kagome-sensei sure is neat, how do you think she retained her miko powers after being turned into a youkai, and did you get a look at the cute guys" she squealed softly to her sisters and the turtle youkai's amusement.
Yuutsuna rolled her eyes, little girls were cute but more than a handful, she smiled softly wishing someday little kit's would be running up and down the estate halls, that would be the day, Kagome was an excellent mother and everyone could see it that she wished to have another someday.
As everyone in the Aoiro Estate got settled down for the night Hakari had arrived in the village Kagome frequented, his aquamarine eyes wide, he had nothing but good intentions so did he just walk through the barrier or wait until someone escorted him.
His question was answered "Are you one of Kagome-san's friends, if you are please come in" a village girl waved her hand and beckoned him through the barrier, Hakari tensed until he reached the other side "Kagome-san put that up because something happened, its quite safe unless you have bad intentions" the girl smiled before hurrying off as someone called her name.
Wishing he were home in his caves Hakari crossed his arms and started forward, none of the villagers even seemed to consider him a threat despite his less than human features, that was all about to come to a stop as an elder woman stepped in front of him.
"What do ye want, why are ye here youkai" Kaede narrowed her eyes as she stood in front of the dragon who had invaded her village, though if he had gotten through Kagome's barrier he couldn't be all that bad after all.
Hakari sighed softly "Would you happen to be Kaede-san" the dragon paused and the old woman didn't hesitate to nod "Wonderful, I bring news from Lady Kagome, as one of her most trusted, she entrusted me with a message and a task" he handed over a folded piece of paper.
Kaede took the parchment and scanned it's contents before folding it away with a sigh "I'm afraid I can't accept if I were to leave now then that would be considered abandoning my post" she stated turning to head back into her hut.
The dragon rubbed his face tiredly "I'm afraid if I returned without you Kaede-san, Lady Kagome would have my hide and scales as a form of punishment and she did instruct me not to let you say no, plus there is something there that wishes to see you" Hakari tried to reason with the old woman.
At the last words, Kaede turned "And just who is it that wishes to see these old bones" she raised a brow at the dragon youkai wanting to find out how far he would go to procure her permission to go to the Eastern Lands to visit Kagome.
Hakari smirked "Ah Toya-san, Lady Kagome's grandfather, I believe he has been moping about lately missing you're presence" he announced swiftly and his smirked widened as he realized that mentioning the male was exactly what he should have mentioned in the beginning.
Kaede glanced around and got nods of encouragement "Oh alright ye win youkai, take me to the Eastern Lands" she groaned "But on the morrow" Kaede gave her own smirk before leading the dragon into her hut for a night of rest.