The Queen's Concubine ?Harder!? The whip lashed through the air, and Inuyasha's back arched as it snapped into his bare back, raising welts and drawing a bit of blood. He growled and imagined it was Naraku before him, his body, not a log, holding up the stone block. His nose flared and his eyes flashed and he slammed the log down, lifting the block up and tipping it onto its side. ?That's better.? Naraku growled, glaring at him. Inuyasha wiped the heavy sheen of sweat from his brow. Such was the life of one of the laborers on the tomb of the Pharaoh Kouga. Kouga's tomb was to be a small pyramid. Not as great as the pyramids atop the plateau, though. Kouga was a great Pharaoh, but his rule was not so great that Amun-Ra would grant him favor to build such a vast structure. His pyramid would be smaller, but still several men tall, and as large as the palace walls. Already a thousand laborers were working to finish the work before his death. Some had been conscripted by the scribes and the priests, others volunteered. The life of the laborers was one of compromise. All had to work for food in the land, either by sowing the crops or by crafting some sort of art to peddle in the market for food. Inuyasha was no weaver, no craftsman, he did not possess any artistic skill, and he had no desire to sit in a hut and watch his crops grow from the shade of his door. What he did have was his figure, his muscles, his strength. And thus he was one of the first volunteers when the project for Kouga's tomb was announced. Laboring in the Egyptian sun from dawn to dusk was tiring work, but he took pride in it. And as the laborers needed to be well fed to work properly, they were fed almost as well as some of the nobles. Inuyasha got two meals a day, one when he awoke and one when the sun was high, and each meal came with a bowl of water for either drinking or washing. The life was one in which he labored by day for a few luxuries others would never have, for others were typically confined to a single meal a day. ?The Pharaoh approaches!? One of the other laborers called. Work on moving the stone blocks into place stopped immediately, and Inuyasha turned to see the slaves bringing Kouga's throne into view on their shoulders. He had heard the Pharaoh would be coming out to view the work, but he had not known it was today. Such things are not for the laborers to know. ?Down.? Naraku snapped, lashing his whip in the air but not striking. One by one the laborers kneeled as Kouga's slaves brought him closer, their heads hung low. Inuyasha followed suit, staring at the ground as the Pharaoh's seat came by him, granting a temporary relief from the sun with its shadow. Inuyasha waited for the Pharaoh to continue to where his pyramid was being constructed not too far away, but noticed after a moment the shadow did not move. Inuyasha slowly raised his head. A pair of bright blue eyes stared back at him, and Inuyasha's first thought was he had just stared the Pharaoh in the eye. But these eyes were above a purple veil, and had long eyelashes. This person, whoever it was, was no Pharaoh Kouga, was not even a man. But who else would be riding the Pharaoh's throne? He noticed Kouga sitting beside the woman, looking around with disinterest at the kneeling slaves. ?Head down.? Naraku hissed, bringing his hand to the back of Inuyasha's hair and shoving his face down until his chin nearly touched his chest. Inuyasha's hair was not the typical black or brown of most Egyptians, but was stark white. He had stolen the dyes for the task some time ago, to avoid the palace guard for being arrested for thievery. It hadn't worked, and to his dismay the color would not wash out. This was several years ago, he was used to it now. ?You there, scribe.? Inuyasha looked out of the corner of his eye as Naraku dropped to his knees and bowed his head. To even be addressed by the Pharaoh was a great honor, but a great risk. A single ounce of disrespect would be all it would take to land your head on the chopping block. ?Who is that one?? Inuyasha did not see who Kouga pointed to, but he could guess. ?Forgive me my Pharaoh, but I do not know his name.? Naraku whispered, gulping. ?Laborer. The one with the white hair.? Kouga snapped. Inuyasha moved his head slightly to indicate he was listening. ?Lift your head and face your Pharaoh with respect.? Inuyasha's eyes went wide. The Pharaoh, the lord of the land and a living god asked him to look him in the eye? Such a privilege was enjoyed only by those living in the palace. Inuyasha slowly raised his head to see Kouga staring at him in annoyance, almost distaste. ?What is your name?? Kouga asked. ?My name is Inuyasha, my Pharaoh.? Inuyasha replied, holding the Pharaoh's gaze. Kouga nodded. ?You are a laborer on my tomb?? Kouga continued. ?Yes my Pharaoh, and I consider it an honor to serve you.? Inuyasha confirmed. A lie, really, more or less the entirety of the city was in service to the palace one way or the other, he just worked on the tomb for the food. But of course no one in their right mind would admit that to the Pharaoh. Kouga nodded again. ?Lower your head.? He ordered. Inuyasha listened, and after a few more moments, he heard Kouga sigh. ?Very well, as you wish.? He all but groaned. The shadow of his throne moved, and Inuyasha was relieved to see it go as Kouga continued to the site of his pyramid. - - - - - - - - - - The next day was much the same as always. Inuyasha awoke to a bowl of water and a pile of plants. He ate his food eagerly and drank every drop of water he could, licking the bowl afterwards. Others sometimes traded their water for food or used it to wash. He didn't. He had all the food he needed, and if he needed more he knew how to sneak into the storage huts and swipe a little, although he had not resorted to that. He didn't feel the need to wash either, as by the end of the day sweat and heat would restore his smell and make the effort a waste. Every few weeks he took off his kilt and washed it at the river when he snuck away at night, but that was it. Inuyasha stood up and began to leave the makeshift huts where the laborers slept. ?Hold on.? A hand came out to slap his muscular chest, and Inuyasha glared at Naraku. ?Not today?Inuyasha was it?? Naraku asked, giving him a raised eyebrow. Inuyasha nodded, and Naraku moved aside. ?He's the one.? He said. Inuyasha looked past him and silently cursed. Two members of the palace guard took up positions on either side of him. Inuyasha had a sneaking suspicion why they were here. They must have tracked his name and discovered his criminal past. No doubt they were here to execute him. ?You will come with us.? One of the guards ordered. Inuyasha considered running, but decided against it. He was strong, but the palace guards were yet stronger, and armed no less. He nodded and let them grab his arms to lead him away. The journey to the village was roughly twice the distance from the laborer camps to the pyramid for the Pharaoh, and it took nearly half an hour. The guards continued to lead Inuyasha through the village, and with horror he realized he was being led straight to the palace. The vast wooden gates creaked open, and Inuyasha was led inside. He began to shake with a combination of excitement and fear. He was being permitted in the palace, him, a mere laborer! And at the same time he knew that if he was being brought inside the palace it would most likely not be for a good reason. The guards led him down a walkway ripe with plant life to a small pond with several stone benches beside it. ?Bathe.? One of the guards ordered, pushing him towards the pond. Inuyasha began to obey, completely confused. If he was to be executed or imprisoned, why was he being told to bathe? He washed his arms and legs thoroughly, taking care with his hair, matted with dirt and sweat. He stepped out of the pond several minutes later and began to untie his kilt to wring it out. ?You will wear this.? Inuyasha looked up to see one of the guards hold a scrap of clothing to him. Inuyasha took it and held it before him to examine it. It was a long white robe, similar to the robes of the nobles except for the bland color. The robe had no sleeves and hung to his ankles, a fact which surprised him as he slipped it on. It was as if the robe had been tailored for him. When he was finished the guard supplied a rope for him to tie the robe shut with, which he did. After that, the guards beckoned him to follow them again. They led him inside the palace and down a long hall to a pair of wooden doors. Two guards stood at either side of the doors and opened them as Inuyasha and his escorts neared. Inuyasha and the guards entered the room. It was fairly large with several pillars supporting the ceiling and hanging torches providing a light, a large hole in the ceiling streaming sunlight down to a single spot at the far end of the room in such a way Inuyasha couldn't help but stare at what lay in the beam of light. It was an elegantly molded copper seat, a little longer than the length of a person and about the width of one of the logs used for shifting the blocks of the pyramid into place. It was polished to reflect the room around them and covered with pillows of purple and blue silk. A lip on one edge of the seat gave a section to lean on. Lying on the seat was the same woman Inuyasha had seen on the Pharaoh's throne the day before. Black hair streamed down her back to her hips, and blue and purple silks clothed her body. She smiled as Inuyasha and the guards neared and kneeled. ?My Queen, we have brought the laborer you requested.? One of the guards said. Inuyasha couldn't help but gasp. This lovely woman was the queen? That would explain the lavish room to an extent, although if she was queen, surely this room would have more than just a few torches and a seat. And why on earth would he be brought before her? ?Thank you. You two may leave, and tell the men at the doors to close them and let no inside. If my husband wants to see me, tell them to inform him I am seeing the laborer, he will understand.? The Queen instructed. The guards nodded and stood, walking out of the room. The doors closed, and Inuyasha was left alone with the Queen. ?Lift your head, Inuyasha.? Inuyasha looked up and stared at her in confusion. ?Yes, I know your name, how else was I supposed to find you?? The Queen chuckled, smiling. ?As you have already guessed, I am indeed Kouga's wife, the Queen. When referring to me when speaking with others you are to call me Queen, but in private like now, you will call me Kagome.? ?Yes my Que?Kagome.? Inuyasha responded. Kagome waved a hand at the corner of the seat, where a small bowl lay on the floor. She shifted her position so her feet hung over the side of the seat. ?Step forward, and bring that bowl of oils to me.? Kagome instructed. Inuyasha picked up the oils and kneeled before her, holding the bowl to her. ?If I may ask, Kagome, why have I been brought before you?? Inuyasha asked, wanting desperately to know. ?Patience, Inuyasha. Your purpose here will become clear in time, but for now you will listen to my instructions and follow them as best you can.? Kagome replied. Inuyasha was disappointed, but on the bright side, her tone did not indicate anger towards the question. ?Now, dip your hands into the bowl of oils, and rub them on my feet.? Kagome continued. Inuyasha lowered the bowl to the ground and lowered his hands into them. The oil had a flowery scent to it, and was thicker than water. He lifted his hands, and with a moment of hesitation, began to massage Kagome's feet. Her skin was soft, but that was to be expected. As the Queen, she did not have to work for a living. Inuyasha couldn't imagine how his hands, calloused from months of working on the tomb, felt, but she voiced no discomfort over his rough skin. She still bore the tan that the villagers had, although it was not so dark and was starkly pale in comparison to Inuyasha's own bronze color. He couldn't help but stare at his hands as they went about his task. He was actually being asked to massage the Queen! Even being allowed in her presence was a great honor. He brought a finger between each of her small toes, being careful to make sure he had not missed a spot. He didn't want to displease the Queen, after all. ?Very good Inuyasha. My ankles and shins next.? Kagome said, closing her eyes. Inuyasha replenished the oil on his hands and kept with his work, rubbing oil into the Queen's legs. The flowery scent began to overpower his senses, a lovely scent indeed. Kagome let out a low moan between closed lips, and Inuyasha let out a breath at the indication he was doing well. To service a noble, not to mention the Queen, was much like fishing in the deeper part of the Nile where the crocodiles gathered: if you were lucky, you would gather many fish and eat well, but failure meant disaster and perhaps death. ?You are quite skilled at this, Inuyasha.? Kagome complimented, smiling. She had chosen very well this time. His physical appearance was enough to warrant a test of his skills, which were just as great as his looks. ?Now, move up to my knees and thighs.? Inuyasha dipped his hands back in the oil and obeyed. She moved slightly, the silk covering her legs falling to the side and revealing her upper legs to his hands. Her head rolled back. ?Higher.? She commanded. Inuyasha raised his hands farther up her legs. ?Higher.? Kagome repeated, sighing. Inuyasha's eyes widened. With the current position of his hands, higher would either mean her hips, or? ?You stopped.? Kagome noted, opening her eyes. ?I don't understand.? Inuyasha blurted. ?Forgive me Kagome, but I was summoned to your chambers to massage your feet, and now you command me to massage your hips as well?? ?You do not know why you are here, do you?? Kagome asked, sitting up. ?Tell me, Inuyasha, do you know of the women who live in the palace here? Many are nobles, but others are concubines to the Pharaoh. Naturally a man such as his stature is not expected to confine himself to one woman, and I do not expect him to. He is Ra incarnate on this earth and I have no right to deny him whatever he desires. And as his Queen, much as he is permitted to have more than one woman, should I not be allowed to have several men at my disposal?? ?As Queen, whatever you desire is yours to have.? Inuyasha replied. Was she actually suggesting she wanted? ?True, and he has agreed to allow me the company of any man I wish. When I saw you yesterday, I found you quite attractive to look at. Your hair color is lovely and your eyes are equally so.? Kagome said, putting a hand on his chin and tilting his head up to stare at said eyes, which glowed dark amber. ?And your form is rather pleasing as well. Your massaging of me was to be your final test.? ?Test for what?? Inuyasha asked. ?You will cease your work on the tomb of my husband and live in the palace.? Kagome said. Inuyasha gasped. Live in the palace?!? ?You will eat well, not as well as I but well enough, will be supplied fresh clothes every week, and will be required to bathe on a daily basis. These things will be given to you in exchange for something. Much like any other clothes or food in the village, you will be expected to perform certain tasks to earn them.? ?What tasks, Kagome?? Inuyasha asked, delighting in all the luxuries he was being promised, but not entirely sure he wanted to know what he would have to do to deserve them. Kagome leaned forward until her face was barely an inch from Inuyasha's, a sly smile on her ruby lips. ?You will be expected to pleasure me.? She whispered. Inuyasha's eyes went wide yet again. Pleasure the Queen?!? ?Do not be shocked.? Kagome scolded, although she did it with a giggle. ?As mentioned you are attractive, you have proven yourself skilled with your hands, and if my assumption is correct you have not made love to a woman before. I find you perfectly suited to my needs, which is why you were brought here today, to make sure I was right.? ?Kagome?I would be honored to live in the palace.? Inuyasha stammered. ?But as you said I have never pleasured a woman before and know only of the task what I hear from other men. I fear my inexperience would make me a poor lover for you.? ?It is your inexperience that made me ask for you. As you are untainted by another I will easily be able to adapt you to myself and my body. You are only the second man I have asked for in this matter, Inuyasha, and I choose very carefully. I assure you that you are exactly what I desire, in more ways than one.? Kagome slid back and placed a dainty foot on Inuyasha's collarbone, sliding the collar of his robe down over his shoulder as her other foot came on his other shoulder. ?Now listen carefully. If I am pleased with your performance from here forward, I promise you that you shall have a very happy life. At the same time though I don't want to have to order your every movement, so unless ordered otherwise, follow your instincts. Sex is something that comes easily to men and women when called upon, so trust yourself to perform. Now, do you see the darker strip of cloth around my hips, underneath the silk?? Inuyasha nodded. ?At either side of the cloth is a knot. Untie them and remove the cloth.? Inuyasha slid his hands up to Kagome's hips and carefully undid the knots, pulling the cloth out from under the silk and placing it on the seat beside Kagome. In his current position the apex of her legs was clearly visible to him, a lighter patch of skin with a small pink slit and a patch of curly black hair above it. ?Do you see the slit of skin there?? Kagome asked. Inuyasha nodded. ?Touch me there. Slide one of your fingers into it.? She ordered. Inuyasha drew a shaky breath and moved his hand around. He carefully rubbed the skin at the entrance to her body, happy to hear her sigh of pleasure. Kagome leaned her head back as Inuyasha dipped a finger into her, his own curiosity and elation at being allowed to touch the Queen so overriding his hesitation. ?Very good?? Kagome breathed, moving her hand down to caress the hand lying on her hip. Inuyasha was encouraged by her praise and added a second finger to the task of her pleasure. It was an interesting thing: on the one hand he was happy he was pleasing his Queen, but there was something else, another kind of happiness. Something deeper and more instinctive. On a lower level, she was a woman and was deriving pleasure from his actions. ?I am glad you enjoy, Kagome.? Inuyasha said, probing her depths. His fingers entered her deeper, and his thumb rubbed up against a small flap of skin at the top of her slit. Kagome's breath hitched and Inuyasha froze, snapping his hand back like he had been burned. ?Touch me there again?? Kagome gasped, her head rolling back. Inuyasha nodded and inserted his fingers back into her, and carefully rubbed the hood of skin again. Kagome let out a groan and shifted down on the copper seat, leaning into his touch. Inuyasha wasn't entirely sure what he had touched, but he didn't entirely care either. All he knew is that every time the pad of his thumb brushed against that skin, Kagome let out a moan and inhaled, to the point where she was all but panting. ?Very good?? Kagome said. ?Remove your hand from me?? Inuyasha nodded and removed his fingers from her body, looking down at the liquid coating them. He wasn't entirely sure why, but he felt the urge to lap it up. He stuck his tongue up and licked the juice of his fingers, surprised at the taste. It wasn't entirely a bad taste, but wasn't delicious either. All the same it was a taste he enjoyed. ?I knew you were the one I wanted?? Kagome laughed lowly, licking her lips. She moved aside on the seat. ?Come up here and lay beside me.? Inuyasha gulped and nodded, standing up and laying down beside Kagome. ?Remember, I told you to follow your instincts.? Kagome whispered. Inuyasha nodded again, and she leaned over, draping herself over his chest to kiss him. Inuyasha gasped and Kagome took the opportunity to slip her tongue inside his mouth. Inuyasha let her explore his cavern before recalling her words. He steadied his hands on her hips and responded to her tongue with his own, caressing it and bathing it with his saliva. He licked her lips, and with no visible objections, glided into her own mouth, tasting her. Kagome and Inuyasha continued for several moments before Kagome pulled back. ?Your education is coming along very well.? She whispered, smiling at him. She moved her leg over to the side of him and sat back to straddle him. She reached up to undo the binding holding her silk robe together and shrugged it off her shoulders to pool behind her, now wearing nothing more but a strip of dark cloth over her breasts. She reached up and unclipped a metal clasp there, letting the dark cloth fall behind her. Inuyasha stared in awe as the Queen sat atop him, naked as the day she was born, but he was sure, much, much more beautiful. Her breasts were perfect, although he was fairly sure that a combination of her stature and her being his first made him biased. They weren't overly large but were still quite supple, well rounded and firm. As a result of not being frequently bared he supposed, they also were even lighter than the rest of Kagome's skin. They peaked with a pair of soft pink nipples and matching areolas. ?You've never seen a woman's breasts before, have you Inuyasha?? Kagome asked. Inuyasha slowly shook his head and stared into her eyes. Kagome could not believe her luck. She had known Inuyasha would be a good choice, but never imagined he would be so?perfect. He all but was, an attractive virgin who, despite being such, seemed to have a natural gift for the art of love-making. He was unspoiled by another, perhaps not pure of mind as he had mentioned hearing of sex from others, but pure of body in every way that counted. The mere thought of being the first woman, nay, the only woman to touch and be touched by such man excited her even more, and Kagome knew her plans for him would have to be cut short thanks to her waning self-control. ?You may do more than look at mine, you may touch them, and I ask that you do. You may even taste them if you wish.? Inuyasha didn't need a second invitation. He gently traced the undersides with his fingertips, earning another low moan from Kagome. He tested their weight, pushing them upwards as he palmed them. Kagome moaned louder. Inuyasha smiled and decided to go for broke. He sat up, using one hand to support him, and took her left nipple into his mouth. Kagome's eyes shot open with a squeal, her back arching and pushing her breast deeper into his mouth. Inuyasha eagerly suckled her, kissing her breast and circling her nipple with his tongue. Her other breast was being attended by his hand, cupping her breast and feeling her nipple harden against his palm. He massaged it with the same skill and care he had her legs, tweaking her nipple. ?You're marvelous.? Kagome panted, grabbing the back of his head and digging her nails into his scalp. Inuyasha moaned against her breast in response, sending a vibration through her soft flesh. Kagome felt her groin begin to heat and pushed him back down on the seat. ?You're too good?? Kagome said, shaking her head. ?There was so much more I wanted to do with you, but I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to hold out that long if you keep doing so well.? As she spoke, she raked her hands down his chest, delighting in the muscles there as she made her way to the tie of his white robe and undid it, casting it to the side and feeling her away about his kilt. She untied it and held it up beside her, giving Inuyasha a pointed look as she dropped it to the ground. Kagome reached down to wrap a hand around his manhood. It was Inuyasha's turn to moan as she traced a nail along his length. The size of his shaft confirmed it for Kagome and solidified his future. Oh yes, Inuyasha certainly had a bright future ahead of him, no doubt about it. A place in the palace court and a regular place in her bed and in her arms. She lifted herself and positioned him at her entrance before slowly sliding down onto him. Inuyasha was in nirvana. He had died, Ma'at had judged his heart against her feather and she must have like him enough to send him to the stars with the Pharaohs, for there was no way such pleasure and sensation could be found on earth. His manhood was engulfed in a wet heat as Kagome took him inside her, her jaw dropping at the exquisite feeling. Just when Inuyasha was sure things couldn't possibly be any better, Kagome proved him wrong. She began to roll her hips against him, lifting herself up and down on his shaft, forcing him from her only to take him back in with more force. Inuyasha began to buck up to help her, his hands grasping her hips and helping to find a rhythm. Kagome tossed her head back in abandon, her hair falling in ebony waves over her shoulders. She raked her hands on Inuyasha's firm chest, enjoying every look of pleasure that flitted across his face. She was his first and only, and the idea was as sensuous as the feeling of his manhood inside her heat. He would be her student, she would tutor him to know every inch of her body, to give her the most divine pleasures. He would be an excellent man for her to have, and have him she would. Inuyasha's legs curled up to give more power, meeting her rolls with his own thrusts, driving both of them closer to the apex of pleasure where Amun-Ra waited to take them into the heavens. Kagome felt herself begin to clench as her orgasm approached, and she knew Inuyasha would join her. She grabbed a lock of his hair and roughly pulled him up, slamming her tongue into his mouth and wrapping her arms around him, rubbing every inch of skin she could reach. Inuyasha's hand fell down to clasp her firm backside, moving her faster as his other hand grabbed the back of her neck. Her pleasure peaked, and Kagome wretched her mouth from his to let loose her cry to the sun above, screaming in ecstasy. Inuyasha joined her in rapture a second later, roaring his climax as he erupted inside her, his semen filling her with liquid warmth. Inuyasha fell back with Kagome atop him, both of them gasping for breath. Kagome moved up to kiss him, meeting his skin with gentle caresses, placing butterfly kisses to his face. ?I told you I chose correctly.? Kagome whispered, meeting his lips for a sweet kiss. Inuyasha placed a hand on her back and reached up to brush a lock of hair from her face. ?It was an honor to make love to you, Kagome.? He breathed. Some part of him was afraid this was a blissful dream, that he would wake up back in the shabby laborers hut and go back to lifting and quarrying stone for a living. But he knew that couldn't be, no dream could be so enjoyable, so lovely. Kagome rolled off him and stood up, pulling her clothes back on. ?Dress.? She instructed, not wanting to cover up his beauty but knowing she couldn't likely send him about the palace nude. Besides, even if she could she wouldn't. No other woman would be allowed to gaze upon his naked flesh as she had, he was hers and hers alone to admire. ?Your personal belongings in the village will be brought here. You will be living in the palace from now on, every day. You may do whatever you wish as long as you do not inconvenience other members of the palace by doing so. You are forbidden to enter the village, but if you require anything you need only tell me so and I shall have a guard retrieve it for you. And you must also be ready to service me, anytime, day or night, however I wish.? Inuyasha tied his robe in place and smiled. ?I look forward to being allowed to service you again, Kagome.? He promised. And oh did he, he would curse the name of Amun-Ra and denounce the Pharaoh himself if it meant another day like today, much less a multitude of days. He knew for a fact that Kagome was not a virgin as he had been, she had said herself she had another man before him, and even then she was the Pharaoh's life and even had a life before he came to power. Inuyasha had heard other men complain when their women had already been taken by another, but Inuyasha didn't understand it anymore. With sex, apparently, came experience in the task, and he was happy the Queen had seen fit to give him the same pleasure he had given her. She was quite talented it seemed, and she had said she had wanted to do more with him but couldn't control herself. Inuyasha tingled at the thought. By Ra, what pleasures could possibly top what they had done here today? ?Come with me.? Kagome said, extending a hand. Inuyasha took it, and Kagome escorted him to the doors to her chambers, rapping on them. The guards opened the doors as Kagome led Inuyasha into the hall. ?You will take Inuyasha to the kitchens.? Kagome instructed one of them. ?See that he is allowed to eat and drink whatever he desires. He has earned his fair share of the palace food. Then show him to the room I showed you earlier, this is where he will be staying from now on. Be sure he knows the route from there to here, as I will be calling upon him in the future and will expect his response to be prompt.? The guard nodded and began to lead Inuyasha away. Inuyasha stepped past Kagome, but stopped when she put a hand on his shoulder. She kissed the side of his neck and smoothed a hand down under the collar of his robe. ?We've only just begun, Inuyasha.? She whispered, licking his ear. ?I have plans for you, great, great plans. If things go as I hope, you will remain here for the rest of my husband's reign of Pharaoh. I enjoyed your performance today, and if you continue to learn how to please me and do so when I call you, then you can be sure that you have a very bright future. The pleasures you experienced today will pale in comparison to the next time I summon you, and the next, and the next. Make me happy, Inuyasha, and your life will only get better with each day.? Inuyasha looked over his shoulder and smiled. ?I eagerly look forward to many years of servitude to you, my Queen.? He replied, winking at her. ?Very eagerly.? ?As do I, Inuyasha. As do I.? Kagome smiled, stepping back and waving the guard away. Inuyasha followed him down the palace corridor, glancing back over his shoulder as they turned a corner to see Kagome still standing in the doorway of her chambers, gazing at him hungrily and licking her lips. The burning desire in her eyes lasted until he could no longer see her. A lifetime of food, clothing, and sex with the beautiful Queen Kagome of Egypt? Inuyasha grinned. Oh yes. Life in Egypt just got a whole lot better.