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Sesshoumaru had forgotten his own birthday. Course that could be expected when you were 453 years old, and hadn't celebrated it in over 200 years. The last thing he had expected was a celebration, especially from people who were merely acquaintances. It had been a surprise to have received a gift from his brother, however reluctantly it had been given. He'd strode away towards the hut Rin resided in with Kaede, only to then have had "SURPRISE!" yelled at him. He reckoned his hearing would come back in a minute or two. And then a blinding flash that had momentarily disabled him. What was it with humans and celebrations that were hazardous to ones health?

And now... they were singing an obnoxious song that went along the lines of "Happy birthday to you!" over and over again. What was so happy about a birthday? You're a year older, just another year closer to death. And then to his disdain they began a count up, "Are you one? Are you two? Are you three?..."

Most of the humans stopped at a hundred, gaping. Only Rin continued all the way until he nodded his head at the correct number, though she was gaping as well afterward. InuYasha just looked bored.

And then... and THEN, they had made him partake in something called cake. Possibly the most revolting human food he had ever tasted, it made him nauseous. He noticed the kitsune cub, and InuYasha clutching their stomachs, their complexions a bit green.

" Kagome- chan? What's in this thing you call cake?" Sango asked wiping icing off one of her daughters faces, and looking with concern at InuYasha and Shippo.

" Well, it's chocolate cake... oh, oh no. Dang it! I'm so stupid!"

Chocolate! That idiot!

There was a momentary pause as everyone looked at the nauseous members of their group. Sesshoumaru's stomach flipped, and rejected it's contents. There was a scuffle, and everyone watched their three K9 companions rushed out of the hut. Kagome hid her head in her hands, " I am so stupid... I didn't even think..." she whispered.

" Kagome-sama, it's an honest mistake. Knowing our companions, sometimes we forget their ancestry." Miroku said, attempting to make Kagome feel better.

Rin looked politely away as she held Sesshoumaru's hair way from his face, as he vomited. She'd never known her lord to be sick, but there it was... right in front of her (lol). She felt sorry for him... not to mention Kagome-sama, Sesshoumaru-sama wouldn't be happy with her, nope, not at all.

There was another flash, and Miroku chuckled with the camera in his hands. Precious memories.

" M'lord! M'lord! Are you alright?!" Jaken screeched, as he ran to where Sesshoumaru was. His question was met with a glare. A glare that clearly said: Here I am, puking my guts out. Yes I'm fine... you idiot. Now, go away.

" Going away... going away." Jaken said as he backed slowly away, and then ran back to Kaede's hut.

Ugh. WHY? Why were human celebrations SO hazardous to his health? Thanking Rin, Sesshoumaru stood up, put on his stoic expression, and went back to the hut to glare at the people who created this truly dreadful day.

" H-how about presents?" Kagome asked nervously, handing a small box to Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru glared at her , but took it any way.

"It's from us." Sango and Miroku said. Sesshoumaru opened the box and looked curiously at the contents. They were round, blacks balls, that didn't seem to have much use.

"They're escape pellets. If you through just one to the ground, a noxious smoke screen will appear, allowing you to escape from your opponent."

Sesshoumaru sighed (internally of course), another thing that would be detrimental to his health. And also, they thought he'd have to escape from something? Never! Picking up another box from the pile, he opened it. It was a top.

" That one is from Shippo." Kagome said. " Hey, where are Shippo and InuYasha anyway? They didn't come back with you?"

Sesshoumaru shrugged, he didn't really care where the two of them were. As if on cue, Shippo came running into the hut hyperventilating.

" There's a demon! A really big one too!" Shippo squeaked.

Everyone stood up to go out and take on the demon, except Sango, who took her twins and herself to where it was safe. She'd leave this one to Miroku and the others.

There was a commotion outside, the villagers were panicking, and running every which way. InuYasha wasn't helping with his violent cursing. The demon was giant white dog, similar in appearance to Sesshoumaru, only more petite. A female. Sesshoumaru smacked his palm to his forehead, why was she here?

Sesshoumaru walked passed InuYasha telling him to cease his attacks, they weren't working anyway. InuYasha did, but reluctantly. Rin ran ahead, with a smile on her face, she knew this demon. InuYasha attempted to stop her, but she just kept going. Sesshoumaru was right behind her anyway, she knew she'd be safe. Besides, this demon was nice.

Everyone watched the pair sidle up to the demon dog. Upon seeing them, the dog sat down on it's haunches, and looked expectantly at Sesshoumaru.

Putting his hand on the dog's paw he said, "Why are you here... mother?"