Appointed by harana

Decree

I'm new. And I hope you guys enjoy this first fic, I am open for all ideas, suggestions, criticisms etc.

Summary: She was his right hand 'man,' the main advisor for his court, the leading general-second to him, in his army. She was captive prisoner, she hates him, she annoys him, but his father's 'last wishes' was served to completely infuriate him till death. Why? Because she was appointed to assign him a mate of her 'proper' choosing. Not that Kagome was complaining for such a fun job...

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An eyebrow twitched irritatingly, as slender fingers tipped with razor claws refrained itself from tearing the parchment apart that a current figure was reading.

It was an enough urge for Sesshomaru to bring his father back to life and kill him again, and do it a couple of times for good measure.

The parchment that he now 'held' or more like- 'clutched vehemently' in his hands had stated the usual 'blah, blah, blah, state is yours, blah-blah don't kill your brother,' (he snorted at this one) he could kill the hanyou for all he cares, what could his father do about it? Say 'hi' to him in the afterlife?

Ha.

But that didn't throw him off. Oh no. Something far more stupid creed was added to this so called 'last wishes' of his sire. It was nothing really bothersome for his part but the fucking deed went somewhere along the lines of:

"I give permission to Kagome Higurashi, general of the Western Lord, advisor of the Western citadel and Loyalties to Court, to direct my son for his future mate. In regards to such, it will not be overlooked. In these terms I give my full authorization to Higurashi to find my son a mate in less than a year."

It was giving him the little ticks of fury in his claws in attempt to kill something. The name did spurt annoyance, oh it did. Of all the people his father chose to 'assign him a mate,' it had to be her.

These are the rare moments when he wished that everyone could act like Jaken...Sure the imp was terribly grating on his nerves, stupid, smelly, but at least he's loyal--and disposable.

Oh and by the way, that's not the only thing that irked him. He knew these kind of expectations, and the bastard father of his always like to use the word: 'if or but,' after giving a resolution.

"If my creed is not done by the first week of the second year,"

This was when Sesshomaru's claws started to punch holes through the parchment.

"All my possessions shall be then be given to Kagome Higurashi as the next heir of the Western Lands."

In bold too...

The parchment was close to stretching and ripping out to pieces.

Wait, he's not done.

Sesshomaru tightened his jaw as a childishly done P.S was signed on the bottom.

"P.S: Sesshomaru and Inuyasha must forfeit their swords (Tensaiga and Tessaiga) to the-would- be Lady of the Western Lands."

He was already assuming. Sesshomaru's claws were now uncontrollably shaking in fury.

Added to his irk.

"P.S.S: Be nice to Kagome, I lent her Sou'ngga... just in case."

That urge to use the worthless Tensaiga matched with Tokijin was really, really strong right about now.

What was their father thinking?! He was the rightful heir! He had the pure blood, he had his shiny silver hair and gold eyes to prove it, damn it!!!

What does a phoenix bitch captive got to do with everything in their lives!?

...Okay she was practically raised by his father, but that doesn't make a valid argument to have her as his 'daughter-like' figure! And to make a document that would literally give her all rights to the dog clan?

No wonder his father died of Alzheimer's...(in demon style)

She was a bird not a dog!! (Though to his opinion, she was still a 'bitch,' personality-wise.)

Even Inuyasha would've been a nice candidate to take over the clan (he is half-dog), but this was going beyond the limit!

He settled the parchment down angrily as the black polished marbled desk cracked a few points off pressure.

A red haze swiftly passed through his eyes, as he felt another presence in the room.

'Well, speak of the devil...'

"Lady of the Western lands...I must say it has a nice ring to it." Kagome pressed her opinion on the matter as she watched with an amused grin, as the 'oh-so-mighty-lord-of-the-west' was now in her 'capable' hands of matchmaking ordeal.

"With no stings attached, of course. You're 'hardly' my type."

Icy molten eyes pinned Kagome with a dangerous intent. Her violet-colored eyes twinkled mischievously. She knew Sesshomaru couldn't do anything, seeing the fact that's he's stuck in both ends, and she was his only 'key.'

"I care not for what my father decreed, I have no obligation to follow such."

Sesshomaru had known Kagome ever since teenage years. He had been sent to train with generals of greater status. For more than a hundred years of his training, his father had been in war with the Northern Lands and had captured the last living entity of the rare and elusive specie of phoenixes. Kagome herself was of unknown origin, for very little was known of the phoenixes 'private' behaviors.

But they were fierce warriors, trained since the early days of childhood--and Kagome was of no exception.

"Well, actually..." Kagome held a finger over her lips, feigning contemplation, which simply irked the Western lord all the more.

"You have no choice."

"You forget, wench. I am ruler of the Western Lands."

"For now." Sesshomaru glared.

"Let me get this straight. As an advisor of the Western citadel for more than three hundred years, I am given power second to the ruler." Kagome began to run her talons over the black marbled desk as she went around to meet Sesshomaru in the other end.

"You're father had also decreed that I am to be freed if I have completed this particular mission." She stopped three feet away from Sesshomaru, "Which solves all the problems."

"You dare threat this Sesshomaru." Fury was evident in his tone as he continued to drill icy molten orbs at the calm phoenix in front of him. Was she trying to intimidate her with her own connections?

The phoenix race had long been extinguished. As far as everyone knew, Kagome was the last living entity. She had smooth raven locks cascading from her hightail, few short strands trailing down her face and around, easily mistaking the demoness for having a short hair. She had two black stripes on the bottom side of each cheeks, and a startling façade that could fool everyone.

Her looks may be deceiving as one so childish and innocent, but she was not a general and advisor of the Western Lands for such traits. His own father trained her in all the elements and arts of a phoenix, but her potential was still undiscovered.

He had never seen phoenixes before in his lifetime, except this remaining young one, and he had conjured that they were a stunning specie. Except this one with a foot over her mouth.

Kagome gave him a blank, frustrated stare. "You know as a dog, I thought you'd comprehend the meaning of what you heard."

He growled in warning, claws lengthening.

"What I'm trying to say is that you'll get rid of me in less than a year, unless you get a mate." The red haze passed over. "You have the whole empire, get me kicked out, and you can get laid. Or, maybe you prefer the other way around in which I got the whole empire, you get kicked out, and not get laid. Your choice." Kagome listed off lazily.

She was the only person who could ever talk down to Sesshomaru without getting decapitated on the spot. Sure she'd had a few verbal/physical spar with him which left bruises more than any could count, but they were never in a situation that could get either one killed.

You could say that they 'tolerate' each other.

Barely.

Teensy, weensy, 'barely.'

Over the years, they had matured and tried not to get into one to many fights...it was one of the reasons that had Inuyasha traumatized over infuriating them.

"This is my domain, bitch. And I will have no one directing over me. I care not for your situation." Sesshomaru harshly brushed past her with a stony glare, as Kagome bowed in mocked dismissal.

"Get your species right." Kagome mumbled as a wicked grin passed over her lips.

"Oh, and by the way, before Inutaisho-sama died, he made me sent an I-mail (invitation mail) over the e-harmony mail thing. He said it would get you 'faster' around."

Sesshomaru stiffened, back rigid, and face void of all emotion and a one set mind.

"He also said that humans too would be nice for a mate."

He was definitely going to see if he could bring back his father back to kill him again...better yet he'll probably start on his 'advisor' now.

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