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Chapter 24
My First Heat Stage One



The morning came and Kagome was none to happy she knew her heat was coming but damn did it have to be so soon? According to her memory she was now going through the Proestrus phase of her heat which meant she was one bleeding and two going to have to watch out for males trying to mate with her and she will have to deal with this for one to two days.

Her heat was not the only problem she had to worry about at the moment she also had to deal with the coming ball. There were just so many things that needed to be done in preparation, the cleaning, the food, the decorations all of it needed to be completed and here she was stuck and not able to return to her palace for a week or two because of her heat. There was not much she could do in the circumstances to fix her problems in that regard, but there was something she could do to insure her palace will be ready in time.

Kagome walked to her bag and took out a parchment and some ink and then began her letter.

General Riko,

I send Asiko to the castle to make preparations for the up and coming ball I am aware that you had not yet agreed to your position as advisor however you are currently in charge of the palace in my leave and as such I send my orders to you.

Along with this letter Asiko will be sent with her own orders to fulfill, she is to ready the palace for the ball before my return. This includes cleaning, storage stocking and decorating. When she goes to the village to stock up on her supplies I want a guard preferably her mate to accompany her for protection and help. She is to be allowed access to the horses and carriages to make the journey an easy one. I require she have an instructor brought in to teach her self defense and swordsmanship. She will need an instructor to learn how to read and write and she is to practice when she has the free time.

Also new uniforms will be needed for the guards I will not have my castle guarded by dirty soldiers. Also if I do not make it to the palace in time you should accept the following visitors: two ningen, one nekomata, one kitsune, and one inu-hanyou with his mate I am unsure of her species. The royal wing will be assigned to these guests; I will kill any who does not show them the respect they deserve! The rooms are assigned as the following (Asiko will also be informed of this):

The kitsune will be housed in the room closest to my own.
The ningen and the neko will be the next room and the hanyou in the last room.

Also be aware that they are honored guests and will have access to my private springs. I will leave all the orders for the guests with Asiko. One last thing the ningen within the group consists of a houshi and a taijiya, the hanyou is also very quick tempered I will not allow the hanyou to be degraded for what he was born as and if any are caught doing so are to be punished. An alliance meeting will be held shortly after I arrive.

Warn your men the taijiya is a female but is very fierce with a short fuse and will not hesitate to kill any of the men with a loose tongue. This is the group that destroyed the hanyou Naraku.

Lady Kagome


Once the letter was finished Kagome rolled it up and approached her vassal, "Asiko." Kagome called.


Asiko was sitting by the fire petting Lasair when she heard her mistresses call "Yes milady?" she asked while standing to bow.


"I am sending you back to the palace with Lasair my travels will last longer then I anticipated. When you arrive there I want you to give this scroll to General Riko." Kagome said handing the scroll to Asiko before continuing "I want you to insure then palace is ready when I return. Make sure all the preparations for the ball is made including the decorations and the food not just the cleaning. You will also start your training in self defense, reading and writing during your free time. The royal wing is to be prepared for the arrival of the group I am sure you know who would be placed with whom. The kit will be placed in the room closest to mine then the ningen and finally the hanyou. Make sure the servants know they have use of my private springs and make sure there are a few clean kimonos for Sango, a few haori and hakama for Shippo, Miroku, and Inuyasha. Have them all fitted by the tailor for clothes to wear to the ball. Shippo will be dressed in the colors of the East he is my adopted son and therefore a prince. You will also be allowed access to the carriages and horses for your travels into the village you will also be taking a guard with you to ensure the safety of yourself and the items. You can eat breakfast then leave for the palace as soon as possible and do not stop until you have returned to the palace grounds." Kagome finished before excusing her vassal.



Asiko left with Lasair as instructed, she knew that Kagome was going into heat and did not want her there in case something was to happen and for that she was thankful. Asiko could hardly believe her luck lately and she knew that the East would prosper with such a fine Lady to rule them. She knew that Lady Kagome was not one who lusted for power or declare war just to extend her lands as her old Lord would. She also secretly hoped that her mistress would find a mate who was deserving of her though she was beginning to believe that none were good enough for the powerful kind hearted kijo. There was one however who may deserve her, he was powerful though he was severely lacking in the personality department. She was also thankful that a mate cannot be chosen during the time of weakness when Lady Kagome would be less then herself. There was one thing she could not help but wonder who was going to be the male to help Lady Kagome during her heat?



It had been three hours since the departure of Asiko and Lasair the group had begun to stir starting with Inuyasha. Kagome watched as his nose began to twitch uncontrollably until his gaze settled on her then widened comically before a bright blush covered his cheeks. Kagome knew he could tell she had just entered her heat now she must leave or they would be in danger of multiple youkai coming to try and answer the call her body was sending them. Knowing that it must be done Kagome opened her mouth to speak. "I must take my leave; I will be gone for a week or two. I would like for you to meet me at my palace in the East. Word was already sent to them to expect you. Inuyasha you could return to the village to get your mate for the trip because I imagine you will be gone long. I hope you do make it we have much time to make up and much to talk about."

Kagome finished looking at Inuyasha then to Sango, Miroku, and finally Shippo. "And you my dear Shippo are a prince now. When you arrive at the palace I had my tailor awaiting you to make some clothing for you all because I expect to see you at the ball announcing my rule as Lady of the Eastern Lands. We will finish the details when I arrive back to the palace in a few weeks time. I must be going now it is too dangerous for me to remain here right now." And with that Kagome disappeared in a blur of silver.


The group stood still unmoving looking at the spot Kagome had once stood. Turning to Inuyasha Sango asked "What did she mean Inuyasha about danger?" she was worried for her sister figure and did not like the idea of her going off into the forest alone.


"Keh." was Inuyasha's reply even though in his mind he was thinking a lot more then that one simple word. He knew what happened to inu youkai females who go into heat and he knew that the next time he saw Kagome she would no longer be a virgin. That thought caused the big green monster called jealousy to rear its ugly head. The idea of Kagome and another male doing THAT was enough to send him into a rage. He wanted to march off after her and make sure no males dared to approach the onna he loved with his entire soul. The only thing that stopped him was the irritating itch he received from his mating mark when he thought about helping Kagome with 'her problem'.



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Kagome walked through the forest in search of a cave or something she could lock herself in during this time because she in no way wished to mate anyone never mind a complete stranger. She continued on her way noticing that she was currently being tailed by several youkai and she was pretty much surrounded, but they made no move to attack and she wondered why.

Her 'unwanted company' was still tailing her even after not once taking action during the night 'what were they waiting for?' she thought as she once again spread her aura out to see if she still had unwanted company. She did this time it seemed she gained about three more youkai males intent on following her. 'I knew they would be interested but shit this is ridiculous!' she thought just about having enough of this shit. "Ok I had officially hit my limit! I know you all are there come out now or I will be forced to pull you out myself using my trusty sword." Kagome said looking in the direction she felt the most youki concentrated.

Her words were like a the effect of a cracked dam holding the water at bay once she spoke them the dam broke and the water flooded the area. ten youkai males walked into the clearing Kagome occupied all with one thing on their minds, to mate with a strong female. There were youkai of all breeds, looks, and power. Kagome knew what they were following her for she was not stupid and the information she gained from Inu No Taisho told her all she needed to know. They wanted to mate her. Kagome knew if she wanted to leave this clearing with her virginity intact she will have to fight and kill.

Normally the thought of killing any being would make her sick, but this was not normal circumstances and she was no longer a normal ningen miko. 'Besides I could always resurrect them with Tenseiga.' She thought with a sigh of frustration. She was thinking about fighting them all until an excellent idea came to her, 'why not make it into a royal rumble and the winner faces me?' she thought while looking at the males surrounding her form.

What female would not be flattered by the fact that these males would fight and maybe die just for a chance to have sex with her? It was the best confidence booster she could think of. 'So to get the story on the road' she thought before she spoke to the crowd of youkai males. "Ok let's get this over with shall we? The winner faces me and if you wish to admit defeat just leave." and with that she stepped back and allowed the males the center of the clearing. Kagome knew that this had to start because by the time the sun rises the second stage to her heat would become clear and with it the proof of her innocence. Kagome did not even need Inu No Tashio's memory to know that once the scent of her innocence became apparent the fight would be all the more intense. It was not very often a male was given the privilege to deflower a virgin.


The ten youkai males all circled each other all of them intent on one thing, mating rites to the kijo. Claws were swiped at each other as others attempted to bite their foe. The weakest were to fall first because only the strong survive. Kagome watched as three smallest of the youkai males had retreated into the forest and soon out of her sensing range, which left seven males. A boar youkai, crane youkai, neko youkai, horse youkai, tiger youkai, and two she could not name as they had no animalistic traits except they smelled of elements. She figured they were element youkai and quite strong judging by the strength in their auras.

The crane youkai and the neko were facing off while the horse youkai and the tiger were battling it out leaving the boar and the two elementals that were currently engaging in a three way match.

The crane swiped at the neko while the neko dodged and countered with a left kick to the right side of the crane that was currently left unguarded. The crane flew through the air and not by using his wings, but soon came to a skidding halt on two feet as the neko jumped to attack again and keep him off balance. The crane was at a disadvantage when facing the neko because the neko held magic attacks and the crane did not, which was the reason the neko came out of this fight a winner. The neko took a moment to collect himself before seeing who was left and noticed that they were having a free for all.

The horse withdrew his katana from its sheath and the tiger held its pike ready. The horse Kagome could tell was the younger of the two which explained why he used Inuyasha's tactics 'just run in swinging' while the other just stood his ground just waiting for a mistake to take advantage of. It really was an unfair fight the horse stood no chance of beating the well trained warrior, which was why the fight did not last long and ended with the horse having a pike sent through his chest. Once the horse was defeated the tiger turned to the strongest of the males left to fight.

Only five remained.

The boar swung his battle axe at the green haired elemental youkai all the while attempting to block the red haired elemental youkai. From the beginning of the fight it was clear that the elementals had decided to take out the boar first then each other. The green haired youkai dodged the sloppy swing and ducked when the boar swung the axe the way it had come. The red haired youkai delivered a powerful blow to the side of the boar as he was left open. The boar grunted in response to the attack as he attempted to swing his axe at the red haired youkai leaving him open for the green haired youkai's attack. As the green haired youkai moved to deliver a blow it was blocked by the pike of the tiger youkai now entering the fight.


Kagome watched as the battle unfolded before her eyes looking absolutely bored out of her mind. From what she had seen so far not one of them held a chance at beating her. She was going to join in and show them as much when she felt strong youki coming fast she knew who it was and felt oddly happy. This feeling caused her to freeze it was then she realized that she had just entered the second stage of her heat. As she realized this, the aura she sensed coming was no longer approaching because it was here.


Stage One: Proestrus: This stage begins with the appearance of vaginal bleeding. It normally lasts from 1 to 2 days. Male dogs become very interested in the female; however, she will not yet mate with them.


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