The bright sun rays showed underneath the long dark violet drapes. There was a very gentle, almost shaky knock on the door, Naraku groaned very loudly.
"What do you want?" He snapped as he turned and pulled the cover tightly over his head.
"Your highness I have a letter for you, it has been sent with urgency" Said the male servant.
Naraku removed the covers from his head and slowly sat up in his round king sized bed and rubbed his tired eyes. His room was dark yet somewhat classic and mysterious. The room had gold lining around the ceiling and very intricate artwork of demons on the ceiling, it was spacious but it still had an uneasy feeling towards it.
Naraku looked over to his left at the naked woman lying beside him. "Get up" The young lady still laid there as if she had not heard him.
Naraku deeply sighed and shook his head, and with very little effort pushed the woman out of his bed.
There was a hard thump on the wood floor and the young lady groaned out in pain. "What's your problem?" she asked as she gently rubbed her head. The woman was some kind of demon and even Naraku himself didn't know exactly what she was. She had light green eyes that seemed to look very unreal yet hypnotizing and she had long wavy dark blue hair that stopped right at her waist.
"Shut up tramp, I told you to get up, you didn't and that's why your friends with the floor now" said Naraku with very little emotion.
The woman's eyes turned a deep dark green color and she could feel her anger rising, but she knew that if she got smart with him he would easily kill her without hesitation. The woman stood up showing off her very curvy body and went to find her clothes. Naraku's eyes followed her body as he stared at her full breast and round butt, and he slowly remembered why he had sex with her the previous night.
"Yumi come her" Said Naraku as he hungrily eyeballed her body.
"It's Yuna" She replied as she sat back on the bed.
"Ya know why I kinda like you"
"Why?" Said the woman with her head crocked slightly to the side.
Naraku gently stroked her head "Because you're amazing at sex"
He roughly pushed her on her back and slowly opened her legs ever so slowly.
"Your highness?" called the male servant once more.
"Shut up! I heard your ass the first time!" yelled Naraku in irritation. He shifted his focus from the woman and slowly got out of the bed. He slightly yawned and looked on the floor for his clothing from the previous night. He pulled on a pair of pants and made his way to the door.
Naraku opened the door and there was a lizard demon standing outside the door with a letter in his hand. "Well you woke me up! So give me this so important letter!"
The lizard handed him the letter then bowed to him and went on his way. Naraku slammed the door behind him and sat on the bed. "Hey Yumi turn on that light on the table"
"My name is Yuna!" Yelled the girl in frustration.
"Does it look like I pay you any type of attention? Just turn on the damn light and stop whining!" Said Naraku.
Yuna sighed but did as she was told. The room was now filled with light and Naraku could now read the letter. He hastily opened it not even reading who or where it was from.
Dear Naraku,
As you may know the wedding for you and my daughter is in a mere five days, and she has informed me of some things that I cannot overlook about you. Kagome has told me that you have abused her mentally, verbally, and physically. You have lost all of my respect from this point on and will NEVER regain it. You are no longer allowed anywhere in the Higurashi Kingdom, if you disobey this you will be killed on sight by direct orders from King Kaiyo. Oh, and let's not forget, the wedding is OFF. Tell your father that all business ties have been severed along with territory negations.
Sincerely, Queen Naiomi of the Higurashi Kingdom
Naraku's eyes turned a deep red as he crumpled the paper. "FATHER!" he screamed at the top of his lungs.
Mom said that the wedding was off… I wonder what Naraku will do? thought Kagome
"Kagome?" Said the Queen.
Kagome slightly shook her head "Sorry mom I was thinking about something"
"Well since I don't have to be bothered with that wedding we can focus on the Ceremony" Queen Naiomi rested her head on the headboard of her bed. She was wearing a bright yellow kimono with white lining and her long curly hair that now looked somewhat wavy for some reason laid along her back.
"Yes, I'm nervous and excited at the same time" Said Kagome as she smiled brightly at her mother.
"Well I've made the guest list already and I've sat everyone by kingdom, and the Takahashi's will be in the front row." Said the Queen
"The Takahashi's?"
"Yes they will be attending honey"
"You mean just King Inu'Tashio, Queen Izayio and maybe Sesshomaru right?" asked Kagome a little skeptically.
"I mean the Takahashi royal family" Said the Queen while looking at the list.
Kagome groaned silently I actually like the Takahashi family, I just don't wanna face Inuyasha she began to remember the touch of his lips on her skin and the look of admiration and love within his golden orbs. It was all a mistake though, right? Please forgive me for my actions, they were highly inappropriate for a man that is soon to be married
"As you wish" Said Kagome in a defeated voice.
"Have you found out what you're wearing yet? This day is all about you and I want you to look beautiful." Said the Queen with a sweet smile.
"No not yet, I know whatever it is it must be white and gold. Everyone who has been chosen has always worn those colors." Said Kagome as she fiddled with her mother's soft satin bed spread.
"Yes, everything must be perfect. And I shall make sure of it"
"Mom what if Lady Hitonii doesn't like me… what if she thinks I don't deserve to be the chosen child." Said Kagome with a little sadness in her voice.
The Queen could clearly see Kagome's frustration. "Honey do not think like that, Lady Hitonii would never think something like that, she has watched over this kingdom for hundreds of years and I believe she has been looking down upon each of the generations of heirs and the first born children."
The Queen looked at her gorgeous daughter and couldn't help but smile. She was wearing a loose long kimono that was a turquoise color with silver lining. Her long thick hair was in a high bun which made her face look brighter and made her big chestnut eyes pop even more.
"You're right mom… I guess I'm just a little nervous. So what exactly is she going to tell me?" Asked Kagome curiously.
The Queen inhaled deeply. "Well… I honestly don't know. She tells each first born child something different. It may have something to deal with you, it may have something to deal with the kingdom, or even your personal life, you'll just have to wait and see. Whatever she tells you though will indeed happen that much I do know."
"I see" Said Kagome as she continued to fiddle with the bed spread.
"Honey the ceremony is in three days, you need to be getting prepared" The Queen looked away from her daughter slightly. "And tell Souta to visit me sometimes… I miss him" Said the Queen with a sad smile.
Kagome was saddened by her mother's words and she could tell that not seeing her youngest child was really taking a toll on her. "Yes mom, I'll tell him" Kagome gently kissed her mother on the cheek and left the room.
"Izayio!" called King Inu'Tashio as he read a letter.
"Yes love" said the stunning woman as she walked into one of the many living rooms. She slowly went towards her husband. She was wearing a loose long ruby red kimono that glistened with tiny speckles of diamonds, her long silky hair pooled around her on the floor.
"Izayio it says here that Kagome's and Naraku's wedding has been cancelled"
Izayio looked a little skeptical "Cancelled or postponed?" she asked while raising an eyebrow.
"Cancelled, not happening any time soon" Said the King as he handed the letter to his wife.
"Well that's not surprising"
The King and Queen looked towards their right and saw Inuyasha leaning on the door frame.
"It's not polite to eaves drop honey" Said Izayio as she continued to read the letter. "You're up and about so, I guess you must be feeling better"
"You haven't been feeling well?" Added in Inu'Tashio
"It was nothing, just a little bug or something. I'm fine now though" Inuyasha stood beside his mother so that he could also read the letter.
"I knew she was lying about her affection for him in the very beginning" Said Inuyasha very confidently as he also felt a rush of relief come over him.
"That indeed may be true but, we do not know exactly know the circumstances as to why the wedding was cancelled so let's not jump to conclusions" Said the King
"It was highly unlikely that a scum bag like Naraku would even catch Princess Kagome's attention, I'm not even sure what she saw in him" Said Inuyasha nonchalantly
The King smiled. "Well, you sure do speak highly of Princess Kagome now don't you?"
Inuyasha tried hard to suppress the light blush that was creeping up on his cheeks. "It's not like that father"
"Father don't waste your time trying to speak with this incompetent with this dog" Said Sesshomaru are he gracefully entered the room.
I didn't even sense his demonic aura, is Sesshomaru getting stronger? Thought Inuyasha as he stared hard at his brother.
"Does something interest you pup?" Asked Sesshomaru as he clearly read his brothers thoughts with ease.
Inuyasha chuckled defiantly. "Not at all fur ball"
"If the girl wishes not to get married then that is solely her business, we have no right to question her decisions" Said Sesshomaru.
"Who invited you?" Asked Inuyasha as he defiantly crossed his arms over his chest.
Sesshomaru gently sniffed the air. "Little brother, why is your scent drenched with that of Cherry Blossoms? It's quite annoying at the least. I was looking forward to spending time in the garden and instantly smelled the Cherry Blossoms. To my disappointment all I found was you engaging in an irrelevant conversation"
"Fuck off" Replied Inuyasha in an angered tone.
"Stop it, If both of you cannot have a civilized conversation then both of you can leave." Said Izayio with authority.
Sesshomaru merely took a glance at Izayio and didn't even care about the words that had just came out of her mouth and Inuyasha grew silent once more.
"Well since your both in here I can inform you now, in three days we will be attending the Higurashi Ceremony." Said Izayio.
"What's that?" Asked Inuyasha.
"It's a renewing tradition of Cherry Blossoms and supposedly Kagome will be the chosen one to speak with the Great Priestess Hitonii. It only happens every 100 years." Said Izayio.
"Yeah that sounds interesting and all but did you forget Kikyo is coming to visit on that day?" Said Inuyasha in a somewhat agitated voice.
"Who cares about you and that wretched priestess. Only you would find a human to mate with and to top it off she is a priestess that has sworn to kill demons" Said Sesshmaru in a monotone voice.
"Feh, your one to talk big brother, how do you think you will ever take over the throne when you scare off every candidate Father brings to your attention?" Said Inuyasha with a smirk.
"I choose not to be married if it fascinates you that much little brother" Replied Sesshomaru while looking slightly irritated.
"Sure, whatever you say. Hey who's to say you won't get married to a human?" Said Inuyasha with a big grin.
Sesshomaru gave Inuyasha a death glare and he growled very low "I would never lower my standards, Let alone even think about bringing pups into the world that are not even within a social class"
The room got oddly cold and very silent.
Inuyasha's face scrunched up and he felt his temper rising. He clenched his fisted tightly together and he could feel his sharp claws digging into his skin. Izayio held her head low to the ground and for the first time ever his words had gotten to her.
"Watch it Sesshomaru, you're really pushin it… I'm not a lil kid anymore don't forget that" Said Inuyasha in a serious voice. His face was now a light scarlet color and he was slightly shaking.
"Okay that does it! Stop it both of you!" Yelled the King in immense irritation.
Sesshomaru smiled defiantly "I have done nothing wrong, I merely stated the obvious father." Sesshomaru stepped closer to Inuyasha and amber orbs met amber. "You remember what your childhood was like when you were a kid Inuyasha don't you? The fights, yelling, teasing, bullying" Sesshomaru smiled. "Think about that before you decide to bring pups into this world, clearly your precious Mother thought differently and had to face the consequences of reality before her very eyes"
Inuyasha angrily shoved Sesshomaru out of his face. "You think you know everything? You think you're so much better than me just because you are a pure blood huh? Well Sesshomaru let me just remind you of some things about your mother that you seemed to have forgotten"
Sesshomaru scowled hard and fought to control his temper.
"Lady Ta'Hashina was indeed related to the Great Dog demons of the Western lands by blood, and she indeed was a pure blood just like Father. However, their marriage was arranged and Father did not love her one bit. He had to grow to love her over the centuries they were together. When your mother died Father was the happiest he had been in centuries because he had finally met his true destined soulmate, MY MOTHER!" Yelled Inuyasha at the top of his lungs
Sesshomaru's eyes turned blood red and his voice grew deep. "You disgusting half breed"
Instantly King Inu'Tashio made his way in between his two sons. "Both of you can leave, you will not disrespect Izayio or Ta'Hashina as long as you live under my roof" Said the King in a commanding voice. "Both of you will attend the ceremony and act civilized and I will hear no more of this, Izayio and Ta'Hashina nonsense, do I make myself clear?"
"I have other plans for that day" Said Sesshomaru nonchalantly as he walked around his father and proceeded to exit the room.
The King looked irritated with his eldest son's disrespect "You will attend or you shall deal with me" Said the King in a serious tone.
Everyone knew that Sesshomaru was an excellent fighter and a powerful demon. He did defeat all of his opponents and he did defeat all of the high ranking demons when he was Inuyasha's age but he did not and couldn't defeat one demon, his father.
Sesshomaru looked enraged by his father words but said nothing and he left the room.
Inuyasha watched Sesshomaru exit the room out of the corner of his eye then proceeded to leave as well.
The King gently sniffed the air and quickly turned around to see his wife with tears coming down her face. He quickly went over to her and gave her a big hug and gently rubbed her head.
"One of my son's hates me and the other hates his human blood." Said Izayio with a sad chuckle.
"Izayio everything will be okay… I believe I have something that can get sesshomaru and Inuyasha on civilized speaking terms." Said the King as he gently kissed his wife's forehead.
"Father that no good little smut! She denied my marriage proposal!" Screamed Naraku as he paced the stone floor.
"Naraku take a seat my son" Said King Reokotsu. He looked very old for a demon that was only about 400 years old. He has short jet black hair that comes just below his neck, his eyes are orange like a setting sun but the only difference is there is no warmth whatsoever their cold and filled with bitterness and hatred.
Naraku obeyed his father and sat next to him on the throne. "Father no woman shall embarrass me like this… I shall have my revenge"
"Son she and her family have made a mockery of us. We have been good to those humans, too good to them, and this is how they repay us? The only reason why I have not raged war upon them is because you were marrying that girl, now nothing is holding me back" Said the King.
"No father, I will personally take care of this myself. We shouldn't have to waste our demons on such an easy job. I have something better in mind." Said Naraku with an evil smile.
Whoop, Whoop! So, the ceremony is only a couple of days away and everyone is excited! What will the Great Priestess inform Kagome about?
Is Sesshomaru training harder in order to defeat his father and rightfully receive the throne?
And what will be the consequences of the cancelled wedding?
Stay tuned to find out!
