Consealed Emotion by dEmOndAtEr

Favor

"Kagura, you must go this may be your only chance," tho lord of the south has currently been arguing with his daughter about a certain masked ball being held in the west for 'Lord Sesshoumaru'. Kagome being the nosey maid was simply over hearing the argument between Lady Kagura and Lord Naraku. Then again she 'over heard' nearly all of Kagura's or Naraku's arguments.

"No I have no chance, father. Besides I do not want to mate a lord just so you can have land! "Kagura was shouting so loud that I didn't take much for Kagome to over hear. "I would rather die than follow your orders." Kagura stepped back.

Kagome could hear Naraku's angry growl "YOU WILL!" Kagura was at the bridge of tears as she ran out the massive wood door passing Kagome.

Kagome sighed at went to her lady's aid for comfort. Kagome may not love working, but when it came to cheering people up or even helping people she was always there for them. Kagome was a maid to Kagura in well...Hell. She had been the first and only maid to ever make friends with Lady Kagura. Don't get her wrong but she was just ordinary dog demoness. She resembled Kagura in a way but her big brown eyes and curves were the only difference. She had long raven hair too.

Kagome scuttled in to Kagura's room and sat on the bed. With a sigh she began her friendly attempt to cheer people up. "I think you would have a great chance with all those ugly ladies." Kagura laughed. She knew Kagome was over hearing her conversations again, but didn't mind it much.

"I hate him he's not even my real father" Kagura began "I mean I'm a dog demon and he's a Baboon demon." Kagura choked back some sobs "How could any one take him serious, all he wants is land and money." Kagura's mother had remated to Naraku when Kagura's real father die. Then by some reason Kagura's mother died but Kagura still thinks that Naraku killed her mom.

"I know but you must go to this ball even if it is with intentions to steal the west" Kagome sighed 'At least hoping to steal the west I'd do anything to get out of hell and here she is complaining about getting out of here.' Ok so Kagome didn't have the most respectful thoughts but she had a kind heart and that's what really mattered.

"There is something that I want to tell you Kagome...something important" Kagura looked at her maid and frowned.

"What's on your mind?" Kagome asked. She was a little confused because she never was told about anything. That's part of why she became nosy in the first place.

"Well you see...I kind of already like somebody" Kagura took out the bun that was currently in her hair and looked at Kagome.

Kagome nearly fell off the bed from shock 'Did I miss a good looking guy in this castle or has Kagura gone blind...and Naraku gone gay.'

"Who? What? When? Why?" all of the words spilled out of Kagome's mouth.

Kagura began to speak "Well its a head guard named..." Silence. Kagome waited patiently for the answer. "Kenji. I was talking to him yesterday...and the day before that...And the day before that... and well never mind" Kagura was blushing.

Kagome laughed "Oh yeah" Kagome got a dreamy look "How Romantic a princess falling in love with a man and a relationship that could never be. But I could solve that!" Kagome's love medalling side was kicking in "But then what will you do about the ball Lady Kagura".

Kagura's eyes saddened and she lifted herself off the futon/bed "I have a huge favor to ask you."

"Anything you know I'll do it...What is IT anyway?" Kagome's was a mood swinging type so now her curiosity was in mode. She was so carefree she never realized it though.

"It...well...I mean...Can you go to the ball as me and stay there 7 days" it was quick to quick for Kagome to respond and she hardly missed it "You look like me and I know it could risk you getting killed but its your choice...though if I had to ask another maid I'd make them do it."

Kagome was confused if she went and got found then she'd be HUNG and if she turned Kagura down then another maid would have to go and she'd lose Kagura's faith in her. Then again 7 days in a luxury room and adventure...who wouldn't. "OK I'll go but how will we pull this off without you being seen by Lord Naraku the time I'm away and him actually well finding out that I don't have your scent" Kagome was curious to Kagura's answer now.

Kagura smiled "I have it all planed out" she was smirking now "I was reading these scrolls that my 'father' has and it told of how to hide your scent so then you can put on clothes that smell like me and there you have it ME" Kagura's joy was springing out of control.

"Well we both have black hair but our eyes are different what about that" Kagome was getting into it and she was off the bed and talking away "And my skin is lighter color and.."

"Calm down, Naraku won't come with you so on your way out just look down as if ashamed and since you'll be wearing a kimono not a maids attire then little skin will show." Kagura was already getting out the ingredients for the odorless stuff out.

Kagome sighed now worry free. She went to Kagura "Time for you to go eat" Kagura nodded and headed out the door with no hesitation. Kagome looked to the door 'So I wonder what this Sesshoumaru guy is, I'm sure he wouldn't fall in love with me so no worries on that but maybe I'll just stay low and avoid him.' Kagome sighed and went to retrieve Kanna from her room.

Sesshoumaru growled. How come this always happened to him, he was stuck having to watch woman drool all over him from all over the land. He should have said no and left.

flash back

"Come now. lord Sesshoumaru it will be worth it to have a mate and beside if you don't have one in 3 moon cycles it's or job to chose one for you and I know you will NOT like that." the lord of the north was now rambling about mates.

Sesshoumaru growled "I could be best off without one" he glared at them "How will I find one with in that time limit," Sesshoumaru choked on another growl "It would be impossible."

The lord of the East smirked "That is why we have decided to have a masked ball here in will last seven days and you won't have to worry about woman liking you for your traits for they will be hidden in a mask but only the title they are after. Hopefully you would find one " Kuro the lord of the east smiled to himself 'I'm sure there is one decent one.'

Sesshoumaru pondered his suggestion, at least he would not have to look at every nobles ugly faces and if he did have to choose a mate it might as well have a better chance at this ball, but the woman he chooses will be lucky if he doesn't make them wear the mask for her life "Very well then, I suppose I could."

"Good" they both put in and stood to leave.

Sesshoumaru had a bad feeling about this.

end of flash back

If Sesshoumaru would have known that they would send that message to all of Japan he would have never agreed. He could have took a maid as a mate for gods sake, but that would hurt his pride though he would never admit it.

He sighed, he was getting a headache just thinking of woman killing themselves just to be named Lady of the West. He sat down in his study and answered letters from other nobles telling of how there daughter would come, after all he had to count EVERY guest.

'This could take all day', he had to hurry the ball was in two days and he had hardly done much.

Jaken came scrambling in with another hand full of letters "Sesshoumaru-sama, you've received thirteen more letters!" he squawked.

'ALL day' with another sigh he took them and sent Jaken out.

"RIN STOP BRINGING WORMS IN THE CASTLE!" Jaken screeched from a far.

Kagome sighed as she woke from a some what peaceful slumber. She had been pondering over the whole risking life and meeting Lords. She decided to go but Kagura had been giving her less chores to do out of happiness. Kagome sighed if it were some one else they would have said no in a heart beat but Kagome had nothing. So even if she died no one would care other then a few people here and there but it wasn't likely she'd see them ever again anyway.

Kagome arose from her bed and yawned. Her bed and room were very small seeing as she had to share with three other maids.

She went over to the 3 foot amour and got an maids attire and in no time she was up and dusting every cursed painting in the south wing. 'Man if I had 200 yen for every time I saw a painting I would be richer than the rich'. Knowing Naraku he loved violent paintings and had one for every three feet someone walked. That's mainly why nobles hardly visited.

"KAGOME!" Kouga a guard shouted.

Kagome sighed 'not the wolf not the wolf not the wolf' It was the wolf that showed up in front of her.

"Hello how are you dwelling" Kouga gave Kagome an evil yet charming smile.

Kagome sighed again 'the second I heard your voice my day was crushed' Kagome gave Kouga a weak smile "Kouga I'm fine but aren't you suppose to be guarding some one right now."

"No it's training day so I'm going to the dojo...Wanna come" Kouga smirked.

Kagome was debating on weather Kouga was blind or just plain dull "I'm a servant, Kouga, I can't go any where".

Kouga frowned and dropped his head "Fine but if you ever-"

"NO'' Was Kagome's final answer as she left for the next picture.

Later that morning

"Ok Kagome tomorrow is the big day" Kagura's happy voice was not very helpful. They were in Kagura's room sceaming on what to wear how to dress and so on.

Kagome looked at the simple dark black kimono "I have to wear this its as heavy as me."

Kagura sighed "No you will be wearing a heavier one that's more fancy'' Kagura put in.

Kagome's eyes bugged out "What!" She was pissed "How could they make you walk in this!" Kagura shrugged.

"Kagome, I get use to it, and by the way try not to punch some one every time they call you my name because you are me over there'

Kagome giggled and nodded totally forgetting her anger.

"I won't"

"Good now we can apply the potion and see if it works" Kagura walked across the purple and red room until she was standing in front of the amour. Then pulled a black bottle out "Here I made it in a hurry so no one could see but I'm sure it will work."

Kagome took it and stuffed it in her normal clothes "I'll put it on and meet you here this afternoon so I can dress you and stuff" they had to leave early to be in time for the ball the next day it was going to be the longest trip of Kagome's over pitiful life and it better be good. Kagome nodded and changed her clothes to go help with dinner after all she had stuff to do.

"See you later"

Sesshoumaru looked at the room the dancing and eating would be held. he had decided that he invited unmated noble men so he wouldn't be to alone. There would be 57 men and 76 woman in one huge room and that didn't even include late letters.

The floor was polished and the rooms were ready and Sesshoumaru was exhausted from hearing Jakens yells and Rin's giggles. He might kill himself before the ball even started. Then who would be here to make sure his castle wasn't destroyed. He dreaded meeting Akira an obsessed female who would kill for what she wanted. An image of her burning his castle down showed in his head and he was getting yet another headache.

He walked over every guest room and inch of the castle. At first he wouldn't put a mask on and look so silly but when he remembered what one of the lords said he had to over think it. Jaken was now holding up a white mask nothing fancy for a man but he could bet his life that all the women's masks would be diamond covered and ruby glittered.

"I will put it in your room Sesshoumaru-sama." Jaken bowed and scurried to get the last preparations done before every noble in the country came in the morning.

It was evening and with a tired sigh Kagome opened the door to Kagura's door were Kagura had a Kimono laid out and was sitting at her balcony staring into space.

Kagura turned when she heard the door open "Kagome I almost thought you weren't coming" Kagura said to a existent of relief. She had picked out a 3 layered Kimono so that it would be easier more Kagome to move in. The first layer was dark blue the second was purple and the top was a Red one with black spirals and designs going down the sleeves. The mask lying next to it was the one that Naraku brought it cover half the face, it was black and the outer edge had purple jewels and the string that was to be tied was red.

Kagome gasped "I've never seen such a beautiful mask in my life!" Kagome began to move toward but moved back to take in the silk Kimono "And the Kimono is GORGEOUS!"

Kagura smiled, to her it just looked like fancy ball attire but she imagined that to Kagome who had ever seen her only thought it was clothes for an angel to wear. Kagura was sure Kagome would look good after she was done with her. She had to dismiss the servant who had to dress her because she wasn't sure if the servant was loyal to her or her father.

"I'm glad you like it" Kagura smiled at Kagome's I'M-NOT-LISTENING TO-YOU-I'M-LOOKING-AT-THE-DRESS-EYES " I thought you would look better in dark colors than light ones."

"I really don't care if its yellow I would WEAR it" Kagome turned her attention to Kagura.

Kagura sat Kagome in a stool and began her hair. She had put it in a braided bun. Then put the dress on with a lot of difficulty. "Kagome if in fact the Lord did ask to dance what would you do."

Kagome's eyes widened "I-I d-don't know how to DANCE!" Kagome was in panic "WHAT DO WE DO!" Kagura sighed "WHAT DO I SAY?"

Kagura laughed "Don't worry I heard lord Sesshoumaru doesn't take an interest in woman so much as to protecting the land" Kagura smiled "Besides he would probably be distracted by other woman hanging on him like monkeys."

Kagura had finished everything by the end of the conversation "There all done go ahead and look in the mirror." Kagura pointed over to the full length mirror. Kagome walked over to it and found that she was looking at someone else. She moved her finger in the mirror to see if it was real.

"This can't be me the woman in this mirror is beautiful," Kagura walked over to see Kagome from the front and let me tall you from far away you would wonder if it was a goddess.

Kagura gasped "Your so beautiful, I think you can pull off this better than me, boy it will be hard trying to get Sesshoumaru not to notice this" Kagura smirked "Kagome you give yourself less credit you need to loosen up" she looked at Kagome who was still looking at the mirror like it was broken, "Uhhhh... Kagome?"

Kagome instantly snapped out of it when she heard her name "Yeah." The door began to open and Kagura did a hurtle to the bathing room connected to her room. Kagome quickly put on the mask and if you were human you would just see the mask appear on Kagome and Kagura disappear.

The slid all the way open "Kagura your carriage is ready" it was Naraku. Kagome nodded and walked pass him. Naraku checked the room from were he heard noise and shook his head as if it were his imagination. Kagome sighed, looks like the potion stuff did work after all.

Ok that might be the longest time i ever sat but not to bore you so just rate and review PLEASE -- I've stooped to begging what is my life coming to OH WELL