This is such a good story! I'm so sad that Sesshoumaru has done things this way. I really wish that he would have given Kagome the choice of whether or not she wanted to be with him. Oh well, now he just needs to man up and make up for the wrongs he has committed. Thank you for the update! Can't wait for more!

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schade I didnt review sooner. So much has happend since I last read this. Kind of off topic but is related... sort of. Ich remember watching Law & Order (at least I think it was) Where the defence asked a rape victim if she enjoyed 'having sex' with her rapist. The prosocution/crown objected of course... but as you have said, es ist natural for the human body to respond to sexual stimulation thus the accused can't used the 'She enjoyed it' oder 'she was asking for it' as a reliable defence' As for your story! Es ist groß, fantastisch! I like how Kagome started to doubt herself on wither or not she was raped, and to come out ontop and say that Ja she was raped. You've got internal conflict down packed! Its good to know Sesshomaru knows he did something wrong even if he doesnt quite understand it. He feels schrecklich and wants to solve it and make Kagome feel besser! Thats good for him, but he has to take her feelings and culture into the equaction Sesshomaru whining is priceless! Gut Gluck

This is an intriguing beginning to what I imagine will be a very interesting story. Thus far, I think you have portrayed all of the characters you have mentioned very nicely. Kagome is a little different from canon, however that is completely understandable as she has not had the upbringing as she did in the anime/manga. Your writing style is very mature and yet it makes for an easy, pleasant read. I'm looking forward to reading and reviewing the rest of your fic :).

I finally understand the inner workings of Sesshou! But he went about it all wrong. *sigh* I hope his mother can help undo the damage that he has caused. I look forward to what she has in store for Kagome and Sesshou. Keep up the good work and update soon :P

I almost missed you're update!!! I would have been so mad at myself if I had missed it! I can't wait to see what Maeko has planned! I love this story I really hope that you do update it soon! I still love the way that you keep everything very well organized and in sequence! You're story is by far one of the best that I have read! Until my next review, I.S.

You have to love it when the Mothers step in. Yes, what Sess did was rape, and they both have to deal with the repercussions of that. The scrolls kagome read gave insight, but she is on the right path in demanding answers of him. Cutural differences cannot be understood if both parties are not open completely about everything. That's just differences period. Hopefully they will begin on a path to repair trust again, because without trust, he is fighting a lost battle.

I am guessing an intervention from the parents is coming up soon? I can't wait to read more! I loved it :)

I love your character portrayal of Inu-Mama. No one ever shows her as a victim of Inu-papa infidelity and then moving on with her life. Most people cast her as some human hating spinster who wants her son to continuing her pure blood line when I don't think that at all. She saves Rin's life in manga. She has to be a good person, even if she is flighty and vain. Well if you were as beautiful as she is and gave birth to Sesshomaru, you have a right to be vain. LOL. Great chapter, Can't wait to see what Inu-Mama is plotting, muhahaha!!

Oh!!! I love the Kosuke-Maeko pairing!! Well, Kagome has begun her walk to the middle of the bridge and now Sesshomaru has to meet her there too. How will Kagome learn of his true feelings for her? So far she has been so outraged by the whole situation, judging things by how she has been educated, she has not really listened to what Sesshomaru was telling her and he hasn't been very communicative either. So, will the "dinamic duo" intervene positively or will they mess it all up with the letter they are planning to write to Kagome... While the next chapter comes up I'll remain seated biting my nails!!!

Wow! Kagomes down to business and Fluffy needs to release all on his mind! It feels like group therapy haha. But I love it as always. I'm really excited to see what his lovely mother will do with her mate... the plots and ploys begin!

Please update soon. This story is just awsome, I cant wait for the next chapter!!you are doin great.")

Yay...another wonderful chapter! I love how you depict the tenuous relationship between them. I can't wait to see what happens next.

I know this may sound weird, but I have been wanting to smack Kagome since I noticed the change in her and Sesshomaru's relationship. Now I understand with cultural differences and such she acts upon how she was raised but I'm a bit offended she hasn't stopped to consider that perhaps it was a great honor, and find out why it meant so much to those around her. Perhaps in the same situation I wouldn't act so different from her, life is easy when you're reading someone elses tale, but she just seems a bit ungrateful. I mean come on! Sesshomaru has made leaps and bounds in his attitude towards her. I'm mad she needed a servant to finally ease her heart lol Lovely story, and great chapter :)

I love this story, and I totally agree with you on the rape definition. Can't wait for the next chapter!

I'm glad that someone has finally explained things to Kagome about being a marked breeder... Now I hope she will be able to forgive Sesshou. And I wonder if Sesshou will be willing to learn about Kagome's culture and see things from her perspective. I hope that his mom can provide some valuable insight to how Sesshou can undo all the damage he has caused. Keep up the good work and update soon :P

I love your story and the way that you have thought everything through. I don't believe I questioned you yet. I understand what it is that you are saying, than again I read a lot sooo I know what you mean about them being in the middle of a rape scene and going *oh gods it feels so good and i love them* I really do hate that because it's not real. IDK to me it just seems really fake that way. Your story when I first started reading it, I honestly didn't think I would like it but I read it and after the first paragraph I was hooked! This is the first time I've read a story like yours it's definitely unique and original! I am glad that I did read it or I would have missed out. The way that you write and you know what you're doing with the psychology is awesome! I took a course in psychology and I am horrible at it. However, you know what you're doing and I haven't seen writing this good in a while. ^___^ please keep it up! I can't wait to see what happens next. Infinite Silence. p.s. I think this is the longest review I've ever written.

See? Sesshoumaru is not in the wrong, Kagome just did not understand... truly, such grand cultural differences can cause the worst twisted conclusions if not truly made clear. I predict a 90 degree turn for your leading lady, now that she is slowly understanding the pure intentions of her "master" (sometimes, I think Kagome is so thick, and yet I can understand a little... hopefully she will not mess this up!) Wonderful story, I am learning so much about the importance of the differing cultures, whether made up for this fic or not.... and of course, all the psychological "lessons" you bestow upon us in the little A/N's. Very interesting, I look forward to reading more!! ^.^

Aw, Kagome, honey, don't think of it as an order... she was just falling for him, you could so tell!!! But really, she shouldn't take this the wrong way... Sesshoumaru is not disrespecting her, he's trying to protect her! Oh, poor girl... I love this story, I need to sleep but I can't stop reading!

K, I held off on reviewing, because if I start on the first chapter, I will send one for every chapter... might not be a bad thing, but with so many chapters, I don't know if I could manage! ^.^ Anywho, I had to write how much I love this story! My romantic radar is tingling, with all the adorably sweet realizations that took place here. Sesshoumaru misses his Marked one, Kagome can't eat or sleep b/c she's always thinking or talking about him... even the servants miss her presence! I can't wait to read on, patience is hard to force upon me when I finally find something I like. (Long overdue, but I also love your clever idea of having her come from Deutschland... an interesting twist no one has ever considered. Brilliant!)