What a beautiful gift, and I love Sesshoumaru's reactions to it.  I just hope that Sesshoumaru's gardener can read her instructions.  Personally, I kill any plant that isn't a cactus.  I'm a horrible plant owner!  Love the update!  I especially like that Sesshoumaru is upset about the thoughts of Kagome leaving!  I just hope that he can stop it happening.  Can't wait for more!

I love this. I especially love how you can use the flower/plant as a device and not have it turn out to be boring in it's repetition. Great job. Your stories are wonderful!

I had to let you know that I really enjoyed this chapter.  And, I'm so glad you weren't mean to Inu.  I love Inu and think he's adorable.  He does have his faults, but who doesn't?  He still has a good heart,  otherwise, why would he have let Kagome drag him to villages in need, or help people out when in danger?  So, thanx for not being mean and killing him off, esp. like some have by having Kagome kill him.  Keep up the wonderful writing!! :D

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I am so loving this story. Please continue writing it. I cannot wait for the updates. I am looking forward to find out how Sesshoumaru and Kagome's relationship develops.

Um, before I say anything else, I wanted to say that I love your story. I am also interested in the meaning behind things, especially flowers. I don't really like flowers, honestly, but I love how deeply they can affect others. I noticed at the end of your newest chapter that you were thinking about having Kagome give Sesshomaru a tiger lily. Well, the tiger lily is my favorite flower, and has been for longer than I can remember. I didn't always know what it meant, but I also knew that both kind of fit me. Yes, the tiger lily means wealth, but it also means passionate love. I wanted to make sure you knew what the tiger lily really meant, because it is the only flower truly dear to me. You have been so well informed so far, I just wanted to make sure that you didn't miss this.

Again, I love your story and I hope to see more soon. <3

I wonder why Inuyasha didn't realize that it wasn't his lack of wealth that made him a bad protector, but the fact that he wasn't honest with Kagome.  I am sure that if he had just told her what people said about her that she would have found something in the future more appropriate to wear.  Very nice update!  I like how Kagome sees that Sesshoumaru cares enough to protect her virtue as well as her life.  You paint an absolutely wonderful picture of him.  Thank you for the new post!

Ooooooh! yessss.... the plot thickens... dun dun dun!

Thank goodness Sesshoumaru cares too much for Kagome to allow Kagura to join their pack.  That would have been disasterous!  I'm so glad that Kagome is smart enough to figure out what is going on.  I have a feeling that Kagome and Sesshoumaru together are going to be Naraku's worse nightmare.  At least I hope so!  Thanks for another wonderful update!

sorry i haven't been commenting the last few chappies... i swear i plan to after i read evedry new chapter, but everything is sooo hectic during the holidays... i had enough time to myself to read a chapteer but never comment... it makes me  sad :(

I REALLY LOVE THIS STORY!!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE!

As long as any of Naraku's detachments are alive, so is he since they are a part of him.  I like the way you've let their love for each other build in a slow manner over time.  I like that method much better in a story. 

How exciting!  I wonder who it was, if it wasn't Kagura?  I'm having sooo much fun reading this story...

Oh no, that must mean that Naraku isn't really gone.  Does that also mean that Naraku has a thing for Sesshoumaru?  Or is it that he wants to separate Kagome and Sesshoumaru because they make such a strong team?  Thank you for the wonderful chapter!  I'm so glad that neither Kagome or Sesshoumaru were fooled by Kagura!  Can't wait for your next post!

False? An interesting twist Amber, i look forward to seeing what you have in store for us.

This story has been very sweet.  I like the slow progression with the relationship between Kagome and Sesshoumaru.  I think you're doing a great job with Sesshoumaru's slowly evolving realization of how much he cares for Kagome.  *two thumbs up!*

Thank you so much for the wonderful new chapter!  I love the fact that Sesshoumaru told Kagome he wasn't going to leave her.  She must be so relieved!  I don't know why she figures that Inuyasha will stay though.  He might not care about the jewel anymore now that Kikyo is gone.  Love the new chapter!  Can't wait for your next post!

Loved it! Gotta feel sorry for Kagome having to hunt down the jewel all over again, but then there is always the plus that this time she had a certain Yokai lord to help her!

hi brilliant story i love the way the flowers are weaved into the story were did you learn all these meanings of flowers anyway? moving on you are an amazing writer and i hope you had a very merry christmas and have a happy new year

that was a little too harsh

dont you think that was a little too harsh

Go Kagome!  I'm so proud of her.  If Koga doesn't get the message now he is more than dense.  Kagome is starting to grow up.  She is proving that she is strong enough to take care of herself.  Or, if not that, at least strong enough to take care of her cfhildren.  I just hope that Sesshoumaru is starting to recognize that, realize that she is strong enough to stay by his side.  Beautiful update!  Thank you so much for this story!  Hope you have an incredible holiday!