A/N: Whee! So happy with how the story's progressing. I gotta thank you all for reviewing this story and I hope you all continue to. Umm... changed the rating to PG-13 because the lemon's really not gonna happen until one or two chappies so yeah... might as well let other people read the story I guess hehe. Anywho....

Loss of Innocence

Chapter 4- Scheming Against His Koi

She stormed into his study, a look of pure determination etched on her face. Coming to a halt before the prince himself, Kagura tapped his desk with her small, delicate fan. "I have something to say to you, Kouga."

Kouga looked up from his papers and pleasantly asked, "And what can I do for you today Kagura?"

She was taken aback by his cheeriness, yet that shocked expression soon disappeared as she slammed her fist on his desk. "It's about that girl that you're keeping here!"

"That 'girl' has a name..." He replied, rolling his eyes. "It's Ayame... so get it right wench. And besides... Ayame's a woman, not a girl." Kouga sighed, gritting his teeth to keep calm. Honestly... Kagura was so uptight.. She never gave it up until she got her way. But whatever it was, Kouga wasn't going to give in– especially if Kagura was going to talk shit about the woman he cared for.

"Ayame... Whatever..." Kagura sighed, placing a hand on her hip. "I just... Well Kouga... To be perfectly honest with you, I think she's a bad influence."

"...Explain."

"She... She's a village girl! I mean, you marrying her, or even fucking her– whichever you're planning on doing– will definitely bring you disrespect! She's a lower class, and we're upper class! So... why don't you just forget about her and come with me?"

Kouga's eye twitched as he took a deep breath. "Kagura–"

"I don't care if you like her or not! If you fuck her you're going to bring shame upon yourself!!! The villagers will believe you're a rapist and rebel against you and, she'll get the idea that you actually care about her!"

"That is enough!!" Kouga hissed, standing up while slamming his hands on the table. He continued, "Get this straight bitch. I have no interest in you– at all. I have reminded you before that you are a guest here. And as a guest, you will not question my decisions, nor will you insult Ayame. In fact, I don't want you even speaking of her with those foul lips of yours. This is the end of our conversation, and if I hear you insulting Ayame, or questioning my decisions again, I will have you thrown out of this palace and back to that bastard brother of yours. Do I make myself clear?"

Kagura's eyes narrowed in disgust. "Understood..."

"So Hakuyo... You know what to do?" Kagura asked the servant.

He nodded. "It's perfectly clear... And I get to do whatever I want?"

"Precisely... But do make sure that Kouga doesn't find out... And if the bitch tries to threaten you by saying she'll tell Kouga, which I doubt, kill her."

"Kill her?"

Kagura's eyes narrowed and she poked the servant in the chest with her fan. "Just think of it this way... remember how she made a fool of you when you had to come back covered in mud while Negoshi walked back like he did all the work?"

Hakuyo's eyes narrowed at the memory. While Negoshi had gotten all the praise from Kouga, Hakuyo had gotten a dirty look from the prince. Oh how he loathed Kouga... and his bitch...

She was the reason all the other servants had made fun of him as he wiped the mud off of himself.

She was the reason Kagura was bitchier then usual.

She was the reason that he was going to probably get his ass kicked.

It was all her fault for his agony these past few weeks! And that was the thing... Kouga and that wench were already falling for each other and it hadn't even been a good amount of time yet.

Well no matter... By the time he was done with her, Kouga would no longer want her and he could do whatever he wanted while Kagura got her wish. Gods the plan was perfect... All he needed was the perfect moment...

And everything would fall apart for the two 'lovers'...

A/N: Yes yes... I know I know... UBER short chappie x.x;; I'm sorry... Sincerely am but I NEED to stop here or else I'd mess up the rest of the chapters. Anyways, please review!