The Winter That Brought A Stray.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha; all credit goes to Rumiko Takahashi.

Notes: Hey all, it's been a while! I just want to warn you that this chapter will contain some lemony and intense themes!

-The Secret Affairs of The Lady Mother-

The great demoness known as "Lady Mother" resided in the private baths of her estate, enjoying the indoor hot spring. After a heated argument with Sesshomaru, she sought the best method for relaxation, hoping to alleviate her intense migraine.

She embodied a fallen moon goddess, floating in the steamy herbal bath. Her unbridled hair spilled down her pale shoulders and laid across the curves of her breasts like running rivers of silver.

The withdrawals of her past opium addiction still haunted her at times and to remedy this, she opted to soak herself in rare powdered salts and peculiar medicines until the pain subsided.

As the door to her left swung open, her two beloved bed companions entered. The tall, striking dragon twins, Michiaki and Mitsuaki, dazzled in their opulent golden garments, their flowing black hair adding to their air of confidence.

The intricate embellishments of their outfits glimmered with every movement, casting a spell of allure and charisma throughout the room. The blue scales around necks and wrists shone with a pearlescent glow which added to their beauty.

Taking their seats on the plush pillows, the twins let their long hair cascade to the floor behind their tabi-covered feet. They waited silently for their mistress to acknowledge them.

Virtually similar, the only difference between them was a small mole that existed just under Michiaki's left eye. His brother, Mitsuaki, had a mole that existed more to the left under the curve of his bottom lip.

The twins looked like a pair of princes from conquered lands to Kimi. Their expressive light violet eyes enticed the demonesses with their mystique. Each of their alluring features seemed as if the men were crafted specially to suit her tastes.

Kimi rose from the bath, her willowy body emerging from the steaming medicinal water. The lengthy, wet silver twin tails of her hair clung to her skin, partially obscuring the view of her alluring backside.

Her waist touched the edge of the bath as she leaned against the wooden rim of the warm pool. Her perky breasts spilled out enticingly, further arousing the brothers across from her.

"You know why I summoned you, my pretty lover boys! Arise and take off your clothes!" Kimi commanded, her voice brimming with desire and authority.

"Yes, my lady," they responded in unison, casting longing glances at her through their long dark lashes. The twins rose from their plush cushions and approached one another, undressing each other carefully while maintaining their lady's attention.

Kimi sipped sweet youkai wine from her cup leisurely, watching as the layers of expensive clothing fell away from their toned, attractive bodies.

Once their garments were gone, the glittering pins and ornaments disappeared from their long black hair, allowing the silky tresses to flow down the length of their bodies. They stood naked before each other, their proud gazes fixed on Kimi, awaiting her next instruction.

Kimi stared hungrily at the impressive figures of the dragon brothers. Feeling the effects of the liquor she placed the clay cup back down on the tray and exited the water.

The twins beheld the sight of the alluring demoness emerging from the bath. Pink translucent flower petals clung to various parts of her body. Her long damp silver hair hung unbound over her pale shoulders, clinging to her heavy yet perky breasts.

Her body curved in all the right places, with demonic tattoos vividly displayed across her hips and thighs. The twins glanced down, noticing the delicious strip of trimmed silver curls nestled between her legs.

From the top of her silver crown to the tips of her dainty painted toes, it was undeniable that Kimi epitomized female perfection. She radiated a commanding sex appeal that left the twins captivated.

Standing between the two brothers, Kimi first pulled Mitsuaki down for a passionate kiss, which he returned with great enthusiasm. After finishing with him, she turned to Michiaki and repeated the action. The young dragon received her kiss gratefully, enjoying the attention.

As Mitsu brushed aside some of her silver hair and planted a kiss on her pale shoulder, he let his serpentine tongue trace a path to the nape of her neck, eliciting a sweet shiver from her.

Then, she felt his hands caressing her breasts and she resigned herself to his exploration. Mitsuaki's palms molded to her soft damp skin, his clawed fingertips seeking out her hardened nipples and giving them a teasing flick. A groan escaped from Kimi's lips.

"Ahn, mmm! My lovely flowers, did you both miss me so much?" Kimi asked hotly.

"More than you could ever know," Mitsu replied with deep affection.

"We counted the hours listlessly, waiting for you to call upon us again." Michi added in a similar tone to his brother. Their words pleased the Inu demoness greatly as she opted to move the party to the bed.

"Come, my darlings; let us make up for lost time." Kimi smiled as she reached out and grasped their hands, leading the incredibly handsome raven-haired twins back to the large expensive canopy bed, soaking up their affections along the way.

The three demons lay in bed together, slowly building up intimacy. Michi held up a fan made of phoenix's tail feathers and polished gemstones. He gently waved it over her glistening body to cool her from the hot bath.

A small cinnabar serving tray was lying next to the twin on her left, Mitsuaki. He plucked a slice of candied mikan from the tray and offered it to his mistress.

Kimi turned to him and opened her red lips, eyeing the handsome dragon youth lustfully. He returned the look as he deposited the sweet onto her tongue.

Kimi gave a delighted moan as she munched languidly, enjoying the deep citrusy flavor coating her tongue.

"Surely it is exquisite, but the flavor is nothing compared to the sweet fruit tucked between Milady's soft thighs." Purred Mitsuaki as he cleaned the residual sugars off his fingertips with his tongue.

"Too much of such fruit can be a bad thing," Kimi scolded playfully. Mitsu's hand suddenly found her delicate throat and he stared down at her with a dark sexual menace that had her core trembling in delight.

"I intend to spread your fruit open and ravage it until you drown me in your nectar!" he replied seductively, playing off his mistress' secret male domination kink.

Kimi felt the hardness of his thick member prodding her lower belly and glanced down with wide eyes. It was an impressive treasure that was nearly the length of her forearm. The round rosy head of the dragon twin's magnificent cock oozed with anticipation.

Kimi licked her lips and reached down to caress it. Mitsu groaned in response to his lady's touch; she stroked his pillar enthusiastically until he exploded. She leaned close to his long elvish ear, praising him gently while his lewd water spread across her hand.

She licked her fingers with a seductive expression that turned on the two twins immensely. Michiaki, who lay behind their lady, caressed her hip lovingly with a pout. She felt his cock pushing between the curve of her derriere and giggled.

"Don't be cruel, milady, give me attention too!"

"Are you jealous of your brother, Michi?" She asked playfully as she reached back and touched his cock. The dragon pouted as he rubbed himself against her hand steadily.

Like his twin had done before him,Michi reached out and grasped her lovely ivory neck in one hand. He caressed the delicate skin under her chin gently, rubbing his lips along the sensitive shell of her ear.

"How could I not be? You promise I could pleasure you this time, Milady! Have you forgotten already," he murmured into her ear. The sound of the brimming jealousy in his voice sent shivers down her spine.

Kimi laid back and stared up at Michi invitingly, and he leaned closer, kissing her a few times. His long tongue traced the seam of her luscious lips. Realizing he wanted access Kimi opened her mouth, allowing him to deepen the kiss.

Mitsu took advantage of her distraction and kissed his way down her chest. He boldly bit one of the perky breasts before him. This action made Kimi jump and she moaned in pleasure against his twin's mouth.

Finally Michi pulled away from her lips, allowing her a moment to catch her breath. The handsome dragons admired the lovely Inu beneath him. Her damp parted bangs clung to her forehead and the lavender moon shone from its place at the center of her pale brow.

Her half lidded eyes settled on him as he gently caressed her warm cheek. Kimi leaned into his touch enjoying the affection. Mitsu allowed the pair to have their moment as he focused his attention on her right breast. He grasped the plump mound and his tongue slowly circled her bright areola. His lips enveloped the sensitive peak and suckled the flesh tenderly.

Kimi reacted with a mewl which made Michi also want to do the same as his brother. He leaned down and tongued the demoness' left breast.

The brothers alternated pressure as they sucked and teased her nipples. Kimi whimpered loudly, shifting her hips and pressing her thighs together to elevate the ache of her throbbing core. They kept her distracted with their mouths while their hands crept toward the apex of her thighs.

Kimi cried out sweetly as she felt their hands stroking her erotic flower simultaneously. Michi focused on the pearl at the top of her slit, circling and teasing it. Mitsu's middle and pointer slowly slid inside of Kimi's wet sheath, stretching and massaging her narrow insides.

The increasingly devious dragon brothers took their time touching and caressing their lady. They drew not only her, but themselves too further into the fires of lust.

-Peach Pavilion, Kagome Sesshomaru-

Kagome stole a glance at Sesshomaru, her heart quickening as he extended his hand toward her. With a bright smile, she slid her palm into the rugged valley of his, feeling an unexpected warmth in that firm grip.

Side by side, they ventured into the enchanting frozen gardens, the crunch of snow beneath their feet echoing in the stillness around them. Towering stalks of crystalline bamboo lined their path, creating a shimmering tunnel that sparkled under the midday sun.

Delicate flakes of snow danced in the air, swirling gracefully like tiny fairies caught in a moment of joy. Throughout their time together, the demon lord's demeanor had been unexpectedly gentle, a contrast to the fierce reputation he carried.

As they walked together, Kagome took a moment to reflect on Sesshomaru's demeanor. Although the princess had attempted to sway him with her charm, Sesshomaru maintained his composure and effectively kept her in line. Kagome's gaze drifted to his lips, which appeared soft and inviting.

With a gentle yet firm motion, Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer as if to shield her from the world around them. He held her with a protective instinct, ensuring that the slightest breeze wouldn't carry this precious flower away from him.

Kagome lifted her azure gaze to him, their eyes locking in a deep exchange that conveyed a multitude of emotions.

"You should be cautious of a cursed flower like me, my lord. I only draw in beasts and lead them to their downfall." Kagome warned him, sadness overcame her comeliness.

Sesshomaru opened his mouth to inquire about her meaning, but their moment was abruptly interrupted by a few snapping twigs. They glanced to the left and saw a small white rabbit that had emerged from its den in the underbrush.

It almost blended into the soft white background save for its long pink ears, nose and eyes. Its round black eyes peered up at Kagome and she smiled at the small creature. Suddenly the rabbit took off, hopping away quickly from the pair.

Sesshomaru glanced around, noticing a pair of amber eyes peering out from the icy shrubs. A beautiful ginger form slowly emerged from the frosty brown grass. The red fox scented through the snow for the prey that had escaped it earlier.

Kagome saw it gaze her way, studying her for a moment before bounding away after the rabbit. She noticed a beautiful red flower at the edge of the brush where the fox had passed through and reached for it, however as she made to grasp it, a hidden thorn pricked her finger.

"Ouch!" She said sharply as she yanked her hand away. Sesshomaru immediately came to her side, his large hand grabbed her wrist and pulled back her sleeve. His golden eyes seemed to darken at the sight of bright crimson dripping down her hand.

"Did I say that I was accident prone? Uh, I probably forgot to mention that." She said bashfully. Sesshomaru's eyes softened at her, and he sighed at her antics.

Wordlessly the handsome demon lord dipped his head and parted his lips. Kagome gasped as she felt his hot tongue make contact with her skin.

"No, not with your tongue my lord! Ahn!"

This is so dangerous! Just the sight of his tongue has me thinking of the most licentious things even now. I should tell him to stop! I should, ahn!

She felt a prickling sensation rush up the back of her spine as he diligently cleaned the wound. The feeling of his hot sticky tongue rubbing her fingers induced a feeling of heat deep within the little princess.

"Sesshomaru you mustn't," she whimpered.

The way she said his name sent erotic shudders through him. He knew instantly that he wanted to hear more and became curious of how her voice would sound at the height of pleasure.

Sesshomaru's golden eyes seemed to entrance the young woman with their deep mystique as his tongue trailer down her slender wrist. Kagome reacted with a tender moan blushing heavily under his gaze.

The demon witnessed her shivering and teased her further by sucking on the skin. Kagome pressed her brows together and gasped, her knees grew weak against the cunning lord's effortless seduction.

His lips released her suddenly and yanked her hand away from him with a bewildered expression. Her core throbbed deeply and the sinful temptation of falling over the edge into this man's embrace began to take over her rational.

Oh gods! How can I uphold my end of the deal when he makes me feel like this? I'm not sure I'll be able to resist his advance when he finally makes his move. Oh mother, what should I do?

Sesshomaru's sensitive nose picked up on the scent of her arousal as it swirled in the air between them. Delicate juicy peaches and tangy sweet cherries splashed across his scent receptors. A deep rumble came from deep within his chest as he felt his inner beast playing off her desire.

"Oh how you tempt me, my little butterfly." He whispered. His voice was so low Kagome almost didn't hear it as she stared at him warily.

Sesshomaru reached out and took hold of Kagome's waist, stealing a gasp from her precious lips. She couldn't resist him as he pulled her closer until she felt him supporting her weight. Her glittering blue eyes grew hazy as he grasped her chin and brought his lips to hers. A sweet moan escaped her nose as she melted against his mouth and fireworks exploded in her mind.

She wrapped her arms securely around the neck of the demon lord, responding wifully to the passion he gave freely only to her. She couldn't get enough of his affection, quickly becoming addicted to him. Sweet yuzu and crushed mint poured across her flavor palate as his explorative tongue found its way inside of her mouth.

Each of the woman's little vocal responses made Sesshomaru's manhood awaken and the flowers of lust bloomed within his heart. The thought of pinning the helpless princess up against a tree, yanking up her dress and tasting her core made his cock press tightly to the prison of his trousers.

I wonder if my little princess can handle being brought to a climax over and over in such an open area? Will she suppress her cute voice or go mad with reckless abandon despite the roaming servants around the area? The thoughts had the demon lord on edge.

The animal bristling just under his skin awakened from those thoughts. It's presence alone told him he was coming dangerously close to his limit.

Take her now! Tear off her clothes and seed her immediately so that she can never leave us! His demonic essence screamed from the confines of his mind. The desperation welling in his chest made Sesshomaru feel disgustingly pathetic, and he refused to accept such feelings even if they were his own.

You do not rule me! Back down, infernal beast! He scolded the manifestation of animalistic tendency within him, beating it back into the recesses of his mind.

Never before had his bestial side tried to overtake him as it had done earlier at the border, and it was there that Sesshomaru knew this woman was his destined mate. Still there was the annoying factor of their verbal contract present.

Sesshomaru knew their little agreement was full of holes and poorly thought-out on her part. Too many loopholes and stipulations existed regarding the level of intimacy allowed before it was considered a breach of contract.

A kiss is fine? How about heavy petting? Is cunnulingus too much? What are her limits? How quickly will she her fall apart once I'm fucking her to oblivion?

The demon caught up in his own vulgar thoughts quickly reigned himself in, and tried to place respect before blatant desire.

Sesshomaru, though, was not as cruel as he was cunning. He would take pity upon the little princess and write a physical marriage contract with clearly defined boundaries to be respected by both parties.

Then again seeing how easy it was to manipulate the innocent miko, he was tempted not to. Still at least if for the moment he could enjoy how easily he made her resolve weaken and give way to desire.

Nonetheless it was his hope that in the future the little princess could resist him if the chains that bound his lustful beast were to shatter. However, seeing as Kagome failed this small test, Sesshomaru felt his confidence in her wane.

-Camellia Pavilion, Kimi The Twins-

Kimi tied up her silver hair in a bun and climbed back up onto the bed. She crawled over one of twin's and straddled his face. She glanced back over her shoulder and curled a silver brow, looking down at him expectantly. Her erotic golden eyes locked with the purple ones of the dragon beneath her.

"I'm granting your wish so make sure you serve your mistress well, Michiaki," she instructed.

"Yes milady as you command." Michi gazed up at the sight of her round pale globes above his face. His hands found her ass, and he gently took hold of the soft curves and spread them.

Michi's lips parted for the arrival of his serpentine tongue. A delighted gasp escaped Kimi's ruby lips as his tongue grazed her. The dragon twin savored the enticing flavor of the demoness as it danced on his palate, the heady scent suffocated him.

Kimi's golden eyes glinted as she pressed her weight down on the face of the demon below, excited to see more of his talents. Michiaki grasped her hips tighter, his tongue pressing deeper into the soft contours of wet flesh above.

"Mmm, good! Yes! Just like that Michi," she praised breathlessly. The dragon's tongue dug through her slick petals, swirling over her fevered flesh roughly.

Kimi rubbed herself against Michiaki's face with a whine, upset by the tantalizing euphoria that felt just out of reach. Michi knew nothing would please his lady more than to escalate her pleasure, but he maintained his pace to show her that he was ultimately in control.

Mitsuaki briefly left the bed, returning a moment later with a small ruby glass vial. Inside it contained a thousand-year pleasure nectar (fancy ass lubricant).

Mitsu's thumb popped the top off the vial and he poured the rosy liquid onto his magnificent member jutting up from between his elegantly muscled thighs. He capped the bottle and sat beside the active couple, stroking himself leisurely at their performance.

His violet eyes watched intensely as his brother pleasured their mistress. Kimi threw her silver head back, digging her claws into the dark tresses of the man under her as she rode his face.

Suddenly she felt another presence and opened her eyes, setting her burning gaze on the male sitting beside her. She glanced down watching him work on himself. Sweat trickled down the contours of his muscled chest and delicious bright pink nipples.

Kimi leaned over to him and parted her lips. Mitsu gasped as he felt her hot tongue press against the small sensitive bud of flesh.

She rolled the other with her thumb and forefinger, listening sweetly as he cried out in bliss. Kimi pulled away and pointed downward, a deviously delicious smirk spread across her lips.

"Spread your legs for me and put your fingers inside your rear. Do it hard until you cum for me, my beautiful Mitsu," she commanded breathlessly. He knew she was referring to the tender puckered hole he kept hidden away from her gaze.

Mitsuaki shyly leaned back and spread his legs wide for his lady to see. His free hand curved over his large coin purse reaching for the rosy hole that dwelled there. The dragon's teeth sunk into his lower lips as he continued to stroke himself with his other hand.

At her lingering command he spared no time shoving two of his glistening fingers into the tight red gate. His dark brows pulled down and he cried out in immense pleasure at the self-intrusionsion.Mitsu felt his spine tingle the deeper his fingers reached and soon he came upon that forbidden cove of pleasure within himself.

He curled his fingers to better stimulate his sensitive insides until he brought himself to a climax under his mistress's watchful gaze. His milky seed shot out from the head of his gorgeous pillar and splattered across his midsection.

"Good boy, Mitsu." She praised, her voice tingling in his ears like seductive bells. She grabbed his hand which was covered in his lewd seed water and brought it to her lips.

Mitsu watched with wide eyes as she circled his digits with the tip of her pink tongue, then she enveloped them into her hot mouth down to the knuckle. He threw his head back with a whimper enjoying it as she cleaned his fingers diligently.

Kimi pulled her mouth away from his hand, saliva dripping from her plump red lips. She licked off the excess of her man's tasty fluids when she noticed Michi's hardened red length below oozing precious honey onto his elegantly muscled stomach.

She grew excited at the thought of making the one below her go crazy too. He'd already brought her to climax four times since they started, now it was his turn.

The beautiful demoness leaned forward and parted her lips. She tucked some fallen hair behind her ear as she enveloped Michi's thick red pillar into her mouth.

Michi closed his eyes in pleasure, moaning softly under Kimi as her tongue laved over his sensitive flesh. She steadied herself on the dragon's parted legs as her lengthy tongue teased her lover's coin purse, and she sucked those big plums roughly.

Michi bucked under her, crying out, voice muffled by her crotch. Lighting shot through his body as she enveloped his long red length into her mouth once more and took it deep into her throat.

While in the crux of pleasure, Michi refocused on Kimi and his probing tongue found the treasure it sought at the top of her sensual flower. Michi took time worshiping her. Soon his lips joined his tongue, and he sucked on the little pearl hard hoping to draw his mistress to her delightful end.

Kimi's eyes rolled back in pleasure, and she twitched hard as she came once again. Michi opened his mouth wide, sucking up the dripping overflow.

Kimi's toes curled, and she shook from the aftershocks of satisfaction. She vocalized her pleasure as much as the pillar in her mouth would allow.

Mitsu knelt in front of her with a smirk and his hands raised from his sides, reaching out for her. His hands grabbed the sides of his lady's head and he took control of her movements.

Kimi had a glazed look in her eyes as Mitsu forced her to take Michi's member deep into her throat. Suddenly Michi climaxed and his essence burst forth overfilling Kimi's mouth.

Mitsu watched in delight as his mistress gagged on his twin's pillar. He marveled at the sight of thick milky fluids escaping from the corners of her luscious mouth, spilling down her small round chin. Kimi was quickly pulled off Michi's body and into Mitsu's embrace.

He grabbed her by the hair roughly and before she even had the chance to properly swallow, began kissing her passionately. Suddenly though the haze of burning pleasure an unsavory voice cut through the lusty party.

"Milady! Forgive my impudence, but there is urgent news from the lord's pavilion!" Mayu announced timidly from behind the canopy drapes.

Mitsu stopped thrusting his tongue into Kimi's delectable mouth and glared in the direction of the head maid's voice. Kimi sobered some, figuring it had to be important, for Mayu wasn't one to interrupt her special afternoon activities.

"You've soured my delight, Mayu, what is it now," Kimi asked over her shoulder in annoyance. Michi, disappointed with the loss of attention, switched tactics and caressed her breast gently and bit her shoulder.

Kimi cried out loudly in surprise, the sound of her alluring voice thrilled the brothers and made the maid even more uncomfortable.

"Forgive me, milady! A maidservant from Lord Sesshomaru's pavilion brings terrible news! Apparently, his lordship has brought an unknown woman back to the palace!"

"What? That little ingrate!" Kimi's voice rose over the privacy canopy, making Mayu tremble.

The lady pushed away her lovers and stood elegantly from the silk sheets of her giant bed, her body flushed with a sheen of sweat from her licentious activities. She reached out and shoved away the red privacy curtains revealing her dutiful maid.

Mayu admired her youthful mistress who looked absolutely radiant in the bathhouse. The owl blushed at the sight of the glistening strip of silver curled between the inu's toned slender thighs. Kimi cleared her throat at the owl yokai who fell to the floor, bowing her head lowly.

"Oh goodness! Milady, this lowly servant only has so much her heart can take. Would you please excuse those bed grooms?"

Kimi threw her silver head back laughing, her voice carrying through the bathhouse.

"Alright! Enough my darlings! You're both making Mayu uncomfortable with your vulgarity. Get dressed and leave us!"

With the mood ruined, Mitsuaki and Michiaki gazed at one another disappointedly and stopped stroking themselves, then they moved to exit the bed.

Mayu shielded her yellow eyes from the nudity of her mistress's exclusive sluts and their well endowed packages flopping about as they strolled by.

The dark haired dragons assisted one another while they redressed themselves pouting. They came over and knelt on either side of their ladyship, kissing her knuckles affectionately.

"Please don't leave us for too long, milady," begged Michiaki. His brother nodded in agreement and rubbed his cheek along the back of her hand with an endearing gaze at her.

"We ache to fulfill you! Please grant us the opportunity to serve you later, uninterrupted!"

Mayu's yellow eyes narrowed and she masked her disgust well behind a mask of indifference. How pathetic, did these lothorios have no shame? Clinging to her lady like flies, while she spoiled them and adorn them in lavishment oh how sickening!

Kimi closed her eyes as she tried to repress the perverted smile tugging at her lips. With a demure gaze she nodded to them both and tugged her hands from their grasp.

"Do not fret my sweet lover boys, I shall call upon you both later tonight. I promise to love each of you until the light of dawn, so stay ready," she instructed seductively as she stroked the cheeks of her handsome horned cuties fondly.

"Yes milady," they answered in unison, looking up at her with pure devotion. Mayu viewed the scene with distaste. She hated that those two whoresons were allowed to reside in the Camellia Pavilion, but then again, it was all to Lady Kimi's benefit.

Perhaps loneliness has settled into the Inu demoness, for she never took another official mate for fear that the presence of another male might jeopardize Sesshomaru's claim to the Western throne.

As far as lovers though, the Lady Mother had many on rotation. However only her favorite ones were allowed to reside within the palace for the sake of convenience.

If only milady didn't prefer to have her cock on tap. This old bird would't have to put up with those spoiled little cunts! Mayu thought bitterly.

The twins just happened to catch Kimi's eye during one of her rare ventures and she fell for them. Known for their physical stamina and erotic nature that surpassed that of an inu, many sought out dragon partners.

Mayu figured they would only be the flavor of the month, and expected them both to be thrown out by the end of Winter. However the little bastards were more cunning than the old bird suspected.

Kimi took her time and laid a kiss on each of the doll-like twins and then she promptly dismissed them. The delicious men exited swiftly upon her command, but not before sending the kneeling matronly demoness glares.

Mayu bristled, her crown of feathers rising slightly as she returned the distaste with a low hiss. Kimi glanced at her retainer and placed her hands on her naked hips, and she laughed.

"I really do expect better from you of all people Mayu. How can you let those boys get under your skin like that? How unbecoming of my faithful servant."

Now alone, Kimi sighed and commanded the old owl to rise from the floor. Mayu climbed to feet and fluttered over to her. Her feathery fingers collected a red kimono off the back of a nearby arm chair and she brought it to her mistress.

The old dutifully gathered all of Kimi's lengthy hair to the side while she helped her redress. Kimi waved her off and calmly tied the article of clothing securely to her frame. She turned around to face the maid and spoke in an authoritative tone.

"Make sure you reward that maid Mayu and call the other servants to ready me! We're going to go greet my son and the stray he dares bring back to the palace!"

-Peach Pavilion, Jaken-

The little retainer was busy giving out orders in the hot kitchen when his little spy, a tiny mouse youkai wearing a maids uniform, scurried up to him. Mimi leaned up on his stool and whispered into his ear, causing the kappa to shout.

"What!"

The two bear yokai diligently making fish dumplings paused with their thumbs pressing the dough in their palms.The short lizard standing on a stool stopped tossing the wave of rice and veggies in a large wok.

The other demons in the kitchen paused at the outburst and grew frightened by his enraged expression. The kappa noticed the attention on him and grew angrier.

"What are you all gawking at! Hurry up and prepare the feast for Lord Inuyasha's return!" Jaken roared, shaking his staff at them. While the demons continued to cook the food, the imp hopped down from his stool and shuffled over to the mouse standing by.

He slid up to her and pressed his beak to her snout, looking her dead in her beady little eyes. Mimi, though uncomfortable with the level of closeness, remained in place.

"Mimi," asked the kappa.

"Yes Master Jaken?"

"Are you absolutely sure about that information?"

The mouse blinked at him and nodded her head firmly. Jaken pulled away from her and quickly scurried out of the room. He flew past some servants, ignoring their complaints.

The little kappa panted heavily as he rounded a corner and his webbed feet carried him through the servant's pass. He couldn't not allow his lord to be surprised by his mother a second time today.

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