[Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha nor any characters created by Rumiko Takahashi. Also, R&R would be greatly appreciated after this long 4 year hiatus.]


Crisp morning dew hung from blades of grass. In the horizon, warm rays of sunshine had begun to peak, informing all life of a new day. Beautiful shades of jade glimmering under drops of water. Moisten dirt allowing small insects to make their living. Birds chirped, exchanging songs that contained messages that promised food to their young. Dogs barked, filled with excitement for the new day that has promised them life and play. Cats purred, wanting nothing more than to just relax and enjoy the warm light that would enter through windows of their owners. Humans yawned, raising their hands to shut off loud blaring alarm clocks. 'To each their own', was certainly a well-fitting quote.

Children were dressed, and parents were on their way to work. The fast paced life of the city never-ending, even in such early morning hours. It was almost as if this very behavior had a life of its own that, it too, awakened at the break of dawn. Lamp posts were shut off by city timers. Music slipping out of rolled down car windows as high school students chattered on, exchanging the latest gossip of other fellow students.

"Koga…are you sure that you can't postpone?"

Her voice was almost pleading. Hoping that somehow, he would be able to reschedule and stay with her. That he would stay to see her perform. See her sweep through that stage and sing out the lyrics she had written for him.

"I'm sorry, Kagome, but you know I can't pass up this opportunity."

Fingers stretched out as the man sat beside her. Warm hands caressing her cheek while hues of blue gazed into brown. The scent of his cologne was intoxicating, easily reviving those butterflies in her stomach from the previous evening. Even if she was upset with his decision, Kagome could not help herself but to smile. Not when this would be the last time she would see him until he returned from his extended trip to the European countries.

Oh how she longed for him to remain at here. To lie beside her as loving arms were wrapped around, dreaming of their upcoming wedding day. Anything would do, so long as he was here just a little longer. Yes, Kagome understood the importance of his work. She had heard him say it a million times over since their relationship began, but was it truly necessary? She had a stable career. One that brought them millions…and yet, that did not seem enough for him. His reasons were noble, but could he not just take a break? For her, at least?

"…I know you want me to stay…but one day, you will retire. I have to secure our future."

There it was: His excuse. The same as always. Honestly, did he really have to keep using it? Koga had acquired more than one could imagine. In fact, his only rival company was the Taishou Corporation. Besides that, his enterprise was well established. There was no need for him to continue branching out, purchasing more automotive companies. Did he not understand that the more he bought, the busier he would become? She certainly knew. It seemed that every other week he would have to fly out, visit each corporate building for reasons she couldn't recall.

A kiss to her forehead and another on her lips were given before he pulled away, leaving her with no warmth. Even with the sheets and comforter, Kagome couldn't find the same heat as Koga's. But maybe, it was best this way. If memory served her correctly, she had a meeting in about three hours with the studio head in regards to her contract.

"I'll call you tonight after I have stepped out of all my meetings. I promise to bring you back something from Berlin."

His words reached her, but they could not heal the damage that had been done. Kagome couldn't blame him for it though. It was she who put her hopes up like this.

"Okay. Have a safe trip. I love you."

Koga smiled one last time before he repeated those three single words back to her. A turn of his back. A grasp of his luggage…and he was gone. The door of the bedroom was shut, and soon enough, echoing in the large condominium, was the sound of the front door.

For the next two weeks, Kagome would be sleeping and eating on her own. A lonely existence, as strange as it was to admit when considering her status. Despite being a singer, Kagome had always kept to herself. It wasn't because she wouldn't enjoy it…but more so the fact that she would be attending alone. Koga had told her time and time again to just go on ahead without him, but deep inside, it just felt…wrong. Kagome didn't want to attend anywhere without her fiancée, much less to a party to celebrate some random event.

Minutes went by, going unnoticed by her as her thoughts continued to go on before an all too familiar ring forced her back to reality. Bright LED screen glowed, revealing the ID and image of the caller. A young man with chestnut brown hair smiled, giving her the peace sign whenever he was in such a happy state, or possibly slightly buzzed. A New Year's hat on the top of his head flatten his locks, but still not enough to make him look less handsome than what he was.

"Good morning…" Her response came with a fake yawn, hoping that her producer would let her get away with it.

"Kagome! I've been trying to reach you since last night! Look, I need you here as soon as possible!"

Hojo has always been hyper and upbeat for as long as she could remember him. Even when they went to high school together, or when she made her debut, his demeanor never changed. At least, that was until now. The panic in his voice was enough to set off an alarm in her head.

"What happened?"

It was the question that never had the chance to be answered. A click, and soon enough, the call was over with. The LED screen stared back at her, showing a picture of Koga and herself at an awards ceremony, looking like the loving pair that everyone knew.

It almost seemed like a distant dream. Though the two had been busy that night, it was still perfect. Not only had Koga managed to attend, but he had proposed to her that same night. Promises of love and a life together secured by a ring that took her breath away once eyes had laid upon it.

"…Let's see what he wants…"

Softly tossing the phone at the empty space beside her, Kagome stretched her arms and began her preparations. The warm rays brushing across flawless lightly tanned skin, silently breathing new energy and hope into her as the day would finally commence.


Nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary at her arrival. Other than having been cut off by a jerk on the way here and the change in their clothing today, it was all the same. Hojo had chosen his new suit that she helped him pick out less than a week ago. A simple grey suit adorned with a red shirt underneath and diagonally striped grey and thin red lined tie. The two buttons of the jacket closed, giving most the impression that he was anything but fun. Those chestnut locks neatly brushed back, leaving no strand out of place.

If Kagome had not known him for as long as she did, than even she, too, would have mistaken him for someone else. How many times have the women mistaken him for a new employee already? Possibly more than she can count.

"Kaede will be seeing you now."

A young woman, who seemed not much older than Kagome, led them down the hall. The lingering aroma of coffee leading towards dark mahogany doors where the conference was to be located. Tall window like walls revealing the city that spread out underneath them. The movement of cars and people appearing almost like ants from the height of the skyscraper.

Clammy hands fixed the front of her coat before removing any creases along her skirt. Thankfully, the black material would do her well to hide it from view in the case that something had formed. The white blouse underneath well buttoned and properly shaping her form without seeming too provocative when compared to the clothing she wore for stage performances or album covers.

Small hands grasped silver handles, pushing the doors wide opened to allow Kagome and Hojo entrance into the conference room where they were all scheduled to meet. All walls other than the area of the doors were made of glass, allowing the natural light of the sun to shine through. On the far right of the long table sat an elderly plump woman with salt and pepper color hair. Over the right eye was a black patch, hiding the fact that her eye had been lost in the nearly fatal car accident that she recently recovered from.

"Ah, Kagome. Hojo. Please, do take a seat." Wrinkled hands stretched out, indicating two seats that been prepared for them.

A set of navy folders rested against the table. Two set of glasses filled with water and ice sitting on coaster, awaiting to be consumed by the people who had finally taken a seat. Black leather creaking as backs leaned into the material with comfort. All eyes moved to the elderly woman, almost too afraid to speak up to ask her why that had been summoned so suddenly rather than their scheduled meeting.

Honestly, sometimes it was nearly impossible what was going on in that woman's head. Rumor had it that she was thinking about retiring, but if that had been the case, then who would take over? Surely not Hojo. He was her producer, so…who? Was there anyone qualified to run this company? Possibly so, but Kagome couldn't think of one. The few people she had come to know didn't seem ready to take over such a high responsibility.

But in the end…rumors were just that, rumors. Besides, she couldn't see anyone take over Kaede's position. Not unless they were a strong of a personality as she was.

"Now, let's discuss the topics outline in the forms in front of you."

Each topic took nearly an hour to go over. Few questions rose, but not long enough to make it seem as if it were drag on forever. The three managed to break the tension with humor, losing themselves in the jokes before a loud voice rang through, tearing them away from this break. Doors slammed just behind him as that look of arrogance crossed his young features while looking to the three.

"Ah…seems like you have made it. Though…a little late…"

The last few words coming out in a murmur from the old woman's lips as she stood, addressing their attention to the youth in the black suit and white shirt.

Golden eyes bore such strength that it almost seemed unreal, besides the color. Silver locks shining under the gleam of the sun, giving the stranger an angelic appearance despite that narcissistic grin. Black tailored Armani suit fitting him perfectly, leaving little to no guess that he was possibly well built. He was unlike anything she had ever seen, but the same could be said from that short peak of his attitude as well.

"Kagome. Hojo. This is Inuyasha Taishou, one of the heirs of Taishou Corporation."

Not even a single 'hello' was uttered from his lips as he looked to the pair. That arrogant expressed never losing face as he approached them, watching Kaede indicate to them to turn to the final pages of their packets.

"…He will be the new head of our company…"

It was possible that Kagome's imagination had decided to come to life in that moment, but that look in his eyes. It possessed something… . Dangerous…

Little did she know that this was the beginning of a hazardous game with the man who would come to turn her life upside down: Inuyasha Taishou, notorious philanderer and powerful heir in the world...


[A/N: I hope this was entertaining to everyone. I know I absolutely enjoyed working on it. I should have the next chapter ready in a week, but reviews would be greatly appreciated. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to read the prologue of this story, especially after my 4 year hiatus! ]