Yes, the pain of writing that scene was torture. Poor Sesshomaru, indeed. I am glad this chapter was able to pull on your emotions though. I would have been really really sad if....if my dear readers responded with unfeeling reviews *panic*
Thank you for the first review! You're awesome!

LOLOLOL YESS! The well awaited chapter where Sessshomaru finally realizes his feelings has come! I hope you liked the chapter~ and as always, you're and awesome supporter!

Thank you for the review! And I can't WAIT to write the chapter where Sesshomaru falls in love with Kagome. I literally feel jumpy just thinking about it. I do think it'll take longer to write though....But yes, Hopefully I can pull it off! *cracks fingers*
Anyways, I'm glad you thought Rin was important and able to read past Sesshomaru. I found she played an important role...someone to see Sesshomaru from a different perspective...but still someone close to him.
Thanks!

Yay! I'm glad you liked the chapter! And....I thought Kagome would not use her purification powers on someone she is sparring with...she would not be that mean enough to do so. And I'm so glad you liked Sesshomaru's reaction when Inuyasha rushed towards Kagome!!!! It's a good thing you caught onto that~ But what does it really mean? hehehehe
Can't wait to post the next chapter! And thank you for the birthday wishes!!!

^0^ Can't wait till the fight? oh~
Well, hopefully the next chapter will be as exciting as you expect it to be! And I'm surreee Sesshomaru would root for Kagome..dont' you think so?
Can't wait to post the next chapter then!

*giggles*
I'm glad I caught you off guard there with placing Chika as the 'Tsu' leader. But ohh~ what a mess this will become...very fast. Anyways, how long indeed will Sesshomaru figure out his feelings...you will have to wait and see
Thanks for the review!

LOL! Jumping ahead there~ Sesshomaru has a long way ahead to even fall in love. But don't worry...I'm itching to write that part *_*
Next chapter tmr! *smirk*

There are a lot of questions still left to be answered. But I will definitely answer all of them You could always leave some questions as a review...and I will see what questions I can answer ^_^
Thank you for loving "The Hime Tradition" and for leaving a review.
P.s. I'll tell you...I will be updating the next chapter tomorrow!

How will she gain the respect of the other ranks? You sure caught onto what Kagome requires to do to gain the title of 'Hime' ^_^ AWESOME! And poor Sesshomaru probably will never wrap his head around understanding Kagome hahahaha.
Thanks for the review!

*smirk* Oh, I lovveee confusing Sesshomaru. The next chapter should amaze some readers...hopefully....urgh. Anyways, thanks for your constant encouragement! Feeling recharged!