Chapter 1: My Gift to You
"Kagome" I awoke with a start. I sighed and sat up. I rubbed my eyes to clear my vision.
"Yes Sango, I'm up" She smiled and nodded her head. I moved to the side of my cot and stood up. Looking around I realized I was the last one up. I hope I'm not late. I can't beleive I slept in late, AGAIN! Well, Lady Moon (The Lady of the palace) normally doesn't wake til 8 am. And it is only 6 am. I'm sure I'll be fine.
Once I fixed my blanket and pillow I left the servants courters and headed to the kitchen for Lady Moons breakfast tray. I walked in and everyone was bustling about, today was a special occaision. I walked over to Sango and tapped her on the shoulder to get her attention. Sango and I go way back to when she was first brought to the palace as a child. She was an orphan on the streets and was brought in by the kindness of Lord Taisho himself.
"Finally awake are we Kagome?" She smiled at me while holding the wooden spoon she was using to prepare some eggs. I nodded and smiled.
"Yeah, who else will wake Lady Moon? Besides theres so much to do today!" Sango replied my nodding then going back to her cooking. I walked over to the serving station and picked up an apple. After I'd finished, Lady Moons tray still wasn't ready so I left to get cleaned up.
The womans washroom was suprisingly big for low class people like maids. It held 3 wooden tubs,4 water spickets, 5 bathroom stalls, and a long counter with a mirror hanging above it. I went to a spicket and poured water in my hands then washed my face. Then at the counter I picked up a brush and tied my hair with a bow. Walking to a stall I changed into my uniform. A cute black and white maids outfit.
Back in the kitchen I went to the serving counter and went to the silver plaque that read "Lady Moon" and picked up the silver tray and lid. As I was about to leave to wake up her highness, I was stopped by a hand in the crook of my elbow when I turned around it was Hojo.
"Hello, Kagome. I justed wanted to say good morning." I gave him a small smile.
"Good morning to you as well." I nodded my head then began to walk again. Up the stairs and through the hallways, I always admired the beauty the castle held. The architecture and the art filling the halls. No wonder this was the best palace in Japan. Stopping in front of large double doors with a cresent moon adoring the middle, I knocked and then entered the room quietly. Once I reached the king sized bed I set the tray down and began to gently awake Lady Moon.
"Please wake Lady Moon. Its a very important day. You have much to do." She turned and slowly fluttered her eyes open. She sat up and nodded her head to signal me to give her, her breakfast. I turned and picked up the tray nicely placing it on her lap then removing the lid on her plate to reaveal pancakes and bacon, with a glass of milk.
"I'll go prepare your bath m'lady." I turned and walked to a pair of more double doors that led to the bathroom. Filling the marble tub with water then starting the fire to heat it I added some salts and oils. Once I finished that I headed to the bedroom once more and took the tray from her and escorted her to the bath. After she got in I began the cleanse her body with soaps of vanilla and lavender, her favorite.
"You're so good to me, my pet" She always calls me that and surprisingly I don't mind.
"Anything for you Lady Moon." She smiled then closed her eyes to relax. After her bath I left her to the royal outfitters to do her hair, make-up, and clothes while I tidied her room up. Finally she emerged from the bathroom looking as beautiful as ever. I bowed. She motioned for me to follow her. She walked to the throne room and sat in her grand chair. I stood behind her with my hands behind my back.
"Fetch Prince Sesshomaru will you" she asked a gaurd. Afte a few short minuted the Prince walked in. I bowed in respect as did the gaurds. Prince Sesshomaru is so wonderful, he's handsome and strong. But don't let that fool you I still think he's a spoiled brat.
"Happy birthday my son."
"Thank you mother. May I ask why you called me here." She grimaced but nodded.
"I know your party is tonight, but I wanted to give you your gift early" He nodded for her to continue. "Well as you know, you've fired your maid and are in need of a new one. Well I'm giving you Kagome" My heart stopped and my face held fear. Was I not good enough. Did I do something wrong? What would he have me do? He is "Killing Perfection". He must have sensed my fear and uneasyness because when I looked up he was.....smiling?