Chapter 6 Revelation

"I see you still dare to show your face."

A smug smile rested serenely on her dark red lips as the blonde vixen approached the trio, swaying her curved hips with every step.

If the positively glacial expression on Sesshomaru's face was any indication then this Marilyn Monroe imposter was not a welcome surprise. For a moment Kagome could've sworn that she saw Sesshomaru's pale brow twitch and judging from the way Inuyasha had suddenly slipped his hand into hers under the table, this was definitely not going to be a pleasant encounter.

"Aren't you going to greet me my dear?" Her red eyes were wide as she blinked slowly in feigned innocence and leaned forward, exposing her ample cleavage, completely failing to acknowledge the other two.

Imperceptibly Sesshomaru's clawed hand dug into the wooden table as he regarded the woman "Angelica" he stated clearly showing his disinterest by yawning and leaning his cheek into his palm in a bored fashion. "To what do I owe the displeasure of your presence in my company?"

Inuyasha and Kagome watched the exchange silently, taking in the sneer that appeared on Angelica's delicate face. Obviously Sesshomaru knew exactly how to grate on this woman's nerves as she seemed to be the type that could not handle being disregarded in such a manner.

Frustrated the buxom blonde pouted and quickly zoned in on Inuyasha. "Humph, still taking your pet around with you I see," Referring to the little boy "and you seem to have collected another stray. Darling it's completely unbecoming of a Youkai of your standings to even be seen with them."

"Seriously, a human and a Half breed." She flicked her perfectly coiffed hair back, spitting the words out as though they left a particularly foul after taste in her mouth. "Wouldn't you rather spend time with someone more on your level?"

Angrily Kagome cut her eyes from the woman to the pup who had hung his head so that his bangs covered his eyes, not daring to say a word. It seemed that this wasn't the first time the pup had been treated as such; he was just so resigned that Kagome could feel her temper rising with a fury.

Chancing a look over at Sesshomaru she could see that he was also bordering on rage. There was an aura of deep set resentment oozing from him.

'Angelica, my ass,' Kagome flared her pert nose at the thought of the woman ever being compared to an angel 'more like she-devil extraordinaire.'

"And just who do you suggest I spend my time with, surely not yourself." The pale haired demon responded.

As thought ignorant of the darkened atmosphere at the table Angelica laughed and fluttered her eyes "Well doll, you know the only reason I left you was because you couldn't see what your devotion to that little brat was doing to our reputations. Obviously I couldn't have stayed; honestly a worthless half-blood in our presence would ruin us. Don't you see I had to save myself?"

Kagome was shocked and Sesshomaru was now growling but before either of them could say anything Inuyasha stood in his seat and glared at the blonde, his face soaked with tears.

"Go away, you mean lady," He yelled pointing a chubby finger directly in her face, he could barely get the words out over his sobs as he stomped his feet "You aren't going to take my daddy away from me, you won't, you won't!"

Angelica scoffed "Listen brat, he's not your daddy and you better believe that as soon as I'm back in the picture you'll be out on your ass."

That's it! Kagome had, had enough; swiftly she hugged the wailing pup to her chest and used her hands to cover his ears before she let loose, eyes blazing.

"Listen you insane bitch, I don't care who you 'think' you are but if you ever talk to or about my son like that again, I swear I'll rip your blonde ass down from that high horse you seem to be on and snap you like a twig!"

Blondie was taken aback, no one talked to her like that and the fact that this human dared to do so was not acceptable. Swiveling her head toward the elder inu once more she whined "Sesshomaru, are you just going to let this human, speak to me like that? I demand you do something about this right this instant, who the hell is she anyway, does she not know who I am!?"

Kagome smirked deviously, grabbing the Inu demons attention "I'm his fiancé." She stated simply, not caring for the repercussions "and not only do I not give a damn who you are, I'd greatly appreciate it if you'd leave my family and me to eat our dinner in peace."

Sputtering the blonde turned accusing eyes toward Sesshomaru.

He was amazed. Just like that all of the anger that he had been trying to desperately to restrain drained out of him like liquid. Never before had anyone ever stood up for he or his brother, to say the least it was in fact rather shocking that this slip of a girl would be the one to do so. Not only that, she had just claimed both as family and to an Inu demon family was everything.

'She has no idea what she just got herself into.' Smirking to himself he turned his amber eyes to the minor annoyance that still stood spluttering in front of their table. "You heard my….fiancé, leave before I make good on her promise and that's what it was a promise." Leaning forward he hardened his features "Try this again and you'd better pray that she gets to you before I do, I'll ensure that there's nothing left of your useless body."

Flushing Angelica stepped back before flouncing off in fear. When Sesshomaru makes a threat he usually follows through.

Turning back to the girl and the pup he was met with accusing blue eyes. "You actually, dated her?!" she whispered harshly so as not to wake Inuyasha who had actually cried himself to sleep.

Sesshomaru shrugged "Even I lack good judgment at times." Then "Thank you."

Not expecting that the raven haired beauty blushed and looked away "It was nothing I couldn't just sit there and let that bitch get away with it." Sesshomaru regarded her carefully before letting loose one of his rare smiles that were usually reserved for Inuyasha.

"So, what would my fiancé like to eat tonight?" He teased with an odd twinkle in his eye, the girl had actually done the impossible she had gained both Sesshomaru's interest and respect.

Kagome looked up quickly, realizing that he was actually joking with her and grinned. Just like that the two spent the rest of the evening in good-humored companionship while Inuyasha slept away. Bantering back and forward and sharing minor details about their live.

As the night wore on they discovered that they actually more in common than they originally thought. Kagome discovered that he actually wasn't such a cold hearted man after all; he just found it difficult to trust others while Sesshomaru had finally come to an epiphany. He had been avoiding it all along but after tonight he could no longer deny what both he and his pup wanted. It was her, just her and her loving, accepting personality. However he wasn't a fool, he knew it was going to take some work, but Sesshomaru always got what he wanted. This time would be no exception. Silently he began to plan, as Kagome rambled on about her job.