Disclaimer: I don't own Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango or Miroku (or anything from Inuyasha for that matter). I do own Kadasa and any characters/places/beings I create.

I don't own Sanura, Kiyoko or Mario. They own themselves. And Sanura owns Requiem.

Sesshoumaru – The story

"Sesshoumaru…" – The speech

Sesshoumaru – The thoughts

"Sesshoumaru" – The animal speech

Sesshoumaru - The animal thoughts

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Inuyoukai on a Leash

Chapter 19

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"Hm… Sesshoumaru? Which would you choose?... Sesshoumaru…. Sesshoumaru! Stop ignoring me!" The white taiyoukai snorted, keeping his back to her. She sighed irritably and turned to the tiny puppy looking up at her.

"Rin-chan? Which would you choose?" Rin blinked then nosed the one on the right. Kadasa giggled. "All right Rin-chan. If you insist." The puppy barked and wagged. Kadasa tossed the two shirts on the chair beside her and bent, picking up Rin.

"Hey there little girl! What do you say to some food?"

"Food!" Rin barked happily.

"I'll take that as a yes," Kadasa laughed, stepping from the room. Sesshoumaru glared at the empty doorway after her.

Stupid human females and their stupid need to go on stupid dates with stupid banjo players. He growled to himself. Stupid me for acting as though I were jealous. I'm not jealous!

Yes you are.

No I'm not!

Yes you are.

NO I'M… WHY AM I TALKING TO MYSELF!

"Sesshoumaru! Lunch!"

He scowled further then stood, leaping off the bed and grumbling as he walked into the kitchen. Rin was sitting on the counter eating a bunch of ham slices. Kadasa noticed him and smiled, putting his bowl on the floor, a bowl of chicken and rice. Ever since she'd been curious as to why he didn't like to eat his food, and wanted to see why, she'd been feeding him, in her words, "something a lot better than that damn dry regurgitated lamb meal dinner." He reluctantly ate it, glaring at the girl who was humming to herself as she ate her own lunch, petting Rin every so often as the puppy happily accepted treats.

"Kadasa!" The blond turned, Sesshoumaru stiffening as Sanura suddenly vaulted forward, wrapping her arms around the started girl. "I missed you!" she chirped.

Kadasa giggled. "Sanura! I just saw you last week!"

"Well that's far too long! We should be seeing each other every single day."

"Sanura," Requiem said as he walked in, wrapping an arm around the girl's waist and dragging her away from Kadasa so she could finished her lunch. "I'm around you every day. I wouldn't wish that on anyone."

Kadasa and Sesshoumaru snorted to hide their laughter as Sanura sniffled. "You don't like me!" she cried.

He grinned. "I'm just kidding." He pressed a kiss to her temple and Kadasa made a gagging motion to Sesshoumaru who smirked and looked back at the cats.

"So Asa!" Sanura chirped. "I hear you have another date with Mario."

"Yup!" Kadasa smiled. "We're gonna try again. Last time someone, who we won't mention, ran away and I missed our date so…" She shrugged.

Sanura snuck a glance at Sesshoumaru who went back to grumbling under his breath though she couldn't catch any of the words. She smiled secretly then turned back to Kadasa. "So, food?"

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Kadasa bounced her foot, leg over the other as she waited in the living room for Mario. She was listening to "Dogfight" by Move. Her eyes were vaguely reading over the paper though the information wasn't processing. She was too busy thinking about everything.

"Kadasa?"

She jumped and looked up to see Kiyoko standing there. The girl gave a little wave. "I'm going out again. I'll see you later."

Kadasa nodded, turned back to her paper then looked up once more. "Kiyoko?" The girl stopped and looked over her shoulder. "Why have you been going out so much?" Kadasa suddenly grinned. "Have you caught a boy?"

Kiyoko snorted. "No. Just enjoy being down here is all. Got to take advantage of all of my vacation time, eh?" Kadasa laughed and resumed her paper reading.

Sesshoumaru yawned as he walked into the room, spotting her. He trotted over and jumped up next to her, then frowned. "Why are you all dressed up?" he asked. She wore a royal blue no sleeve top with light blue denim jeans, hair pulled into a bun that was slightly messy, big silver hoop earrings on as well as several silver bracelets on each wrist. He remembered then scowled. "Oh… right…"

She smiled and pat him. "Hey Sesshoumaru. Where's Rin-chan?"

"Sleeping." he replied gruffly and flopped down. "Why does everyone have to go out at the same time? Do you realize how bored I'll be?"

"Hey!" They turned as Inuyasha came hurrying in. "Can I borrow Sesshoumaru tonight?"

Kadasa blinked then frowned. "Why?"

"Cause Kagome's nieces are coming over and she wants him to be the chaperone."

Kadasa waved a hand. "Sure. Whatever."

He grinned. "Great! Come on Sesshoumaru!"

Sesshoumaru scowled. "Thanks a lot baka woman… what about Rin?"

Inuyasha blinked then turned to Kadasa. "What about Rin?"

"Take her too."

Sesshoumaru walked over to the door. "Rin."

She blinked sleepily then smiled and yawned. "Sessmaru?"

"Come on. We're leaving."

She yipped and jumped up, following after him. "Where are we going Sessmaru?"

"To Inuyasha's."

"Oh! Yay!"

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes and followed after his half brother, Kadasa calling a farewell after them. Inuyasha got them into his car and pulled away. Once the house was out of sight, he turned to Sesshoumaru. "How would you like to be human for the night?"

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Something was wrong.

Something was most definitely wrong.

Sesshoumaru frowned as he stared at the gathering, sitting in the kitchen. He now became 'Sky' once more, long silver hair pulled into a low ponytail, a few strands brushing against his face, amber gold eyes flashing. He wore a simple red tee shirt and black denim jeans, the black choker against his neck.

In the kitchen were Kagome and Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku, and Kiyoko, who'd said she was going out with friends for the night… not that they weren't her friends but Sesshoumaru suspected it was someone else she'd implied she was going out with. Sesshoumaru shot a glance at the clock. It was currently 6:30. He'd had the necklace on for a half an hour already and had until two in the morning to use it all up.

Frowning once more he looked at the gathering around the table with suspicion. They were talking about someone… Kouga and Ayame did they say? Yes. Kouga and Ayame. No one was paying attention to him.

Maybe he could…

"Sky!" Inuyasha called, just as the taiyoukai reached the door. "Come on! Where you going? We're leaving!"

Sesshoumaru sighed irritably and looking longingly at the back door, his freedom so close. He turned and walked back towards the group. "Where are we going?"

Inuyasha grinned wickedly. "Cosmos."

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Entering the building, Sesshoumaru scowled. The music was pulsing loudly, people shouting, lights flashing. All around, not a place he wanted to be.

"This isn't Cosmos!" Kouga shouted above the noise.

Inuyasha shook his head. "No! This is Black Hole! I was headed to Cosmos but Mario's car's here!"

"Oh!" Kouga turned to Ayame. "Wanna drink?"

She nodded and they went to the huge bar. Inuyasha led them all to a table against the wall overlooking the dance floor.

"We're gonna go get drinks Inuyasha!" Kagome shouted, Kiyoko following her.

"Hey! I see Natacia!"

"Who?" Miroku asked but the girl had disappeared.

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes and looked around to see if he recognized anyone. He blinked then growled seeing Kadasa and Mario dancing together. Mario said something to her and she laughed. His glare intensified.

"If I didn't know any better," Inuyasha said close by. "I'd say someone was jealous."

Sesshoumaru twitched. "Not jealous little brother, just concerned. That banjo player's a demon as well."

"Ah… so you're jealous." Sesshoumaru glared darkly at his brother who grinned, Miroku hiding a grin by looking away.

"I said no little brother."

"No to what?"

He turned to Kiyoko and Kagome as the returned to the table, Kagome sliding in next to Inuyasha, Kiyoko next to Sesshoumaru.

"Inuyasha's being annoying," Sesshoumaru stated gruffly, taking one of the drinks they set down.

"Oh." Kiyoko shrugged, taking one for herself. "Inuyasha is annoying."

"Hey!"

"That's for sure," Kagome added, stealing his drink.

"Kagome!"

"Hey guys!" Sango chirped. "This is Natacia Allen! She's in one of the bands here!"

"Hey," she said. She had dark brown hair, currently in a messy bun, with red streaks that glinted in the light. Her eyes were a dark brown, so they were almost black and she wore an off the shoulder red top and tight black pants. "Do you guys mind if she hangs out with us?"

Kagome shook her head. "Grab a chair and sit on down."

"Coolio." Natacia did so, sitting between Sango and Kiyoko. "So who's who?"

Sango grinned. "That's Inuyasha. He's annoying."

"Hey!"

"Kags, my best bud."

"Hello."

"Miroku. He's a flirt so stay away from him."

"Sango my love! You wound me!"

"Kiyoko, Kadasa, our target's, younger sister."

"Ello."

"And Sesshoumaru. Jealous of Kadasa's love life."

He shot her a dark glare and she laughed. "See?"

Rolling his eyes he sat back and scowled. He barely had time to think when someone glomped him. "Sky!" He turned to find Sanura grinning at him, Requiem following her.

"How you find us!" Inuyasha barked. "We didn't tell you where we were going!"

Sanura blinked and grinned again, sitting down, Requiem sitting beside her. "We followed Kadasa and Mario and having been hanging out here! What are you guys doing here?"

"We're spying on Kadasa!" Sango chirped. "Oh. Sanura, Requiem, Natacia Allen. Natacia, Sanura and Requiem."

"Hello!" Sanura chirped happily. Requiem just nodded once. "So where's Kadasa now?"

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Kadasa was smiling, actually enjoying herself for once when she heard a chuckle. She looked up at Mario in confusion. He motioned with his head. "We have company."

She turned in the direction and glared darkly. She turned back to Mario and smiled sweetly. "If you'll excuse me for a moment?"

He laughed. "No. I wanna see this."

She scowled playfully then turned and stomped over to the table. Only Sesshoumaru noticed her, watching her stand and glare darkly at the back of Inuyasha's head. Kiyoko and Natasha who sat next to Sesshoumaru noticed next and their eyes widened. Miroku and Sango swallowed and tried to duck underneath the table, Kagome sliding out of her seat and successfully joining them. Sanura was grinning widely at Inuyasha and Requiem looked bored as usual. Inuyasha finally noticed everyone's reactions.

"What's the matter with you all?" he asked, then turned only to pale and swallow. "Um… Kadasa… hi."

She raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. "Inuyasha. What are you doing here?"

"Um… hanging out with me friends?"

She scowled darker. "Are you sure you're not spying on me?"

"Positive!" She sighed then whapped him upside the head. "Ow!"

"Stop following me," she ordered darkly.

Mario laughed when Inuyasha cringed then hooked his arm around Kadasa's pulling her away. "Come on Kadasa. Before you blow a fuse and kill the poor guy."

"I'd like to kill him," she grumbled but followed him. He glanced over his shoulder to see Sesshoumaru watching them both coolly and winked, the demon's eyes widening before narrowing dangerously. Mario grinned and looked back at Kadasa. "Would you like to dance some more or get a drink?"

She frowned then grinned. "Let's dance again! But make sure it's on the other side of the room so they can't see us."

He laughed and shook his head. "Whatever pleases you m'lady."

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Bopping her head to the music as she stood on the side of the dance floor, Kadasa smiled. Mario had excused himself for a moment. Taking a chance she glanced towards Inuyasha's table. Sango and Miroku were arguing… as usual. She rolled her eyes. It was actually Sango screaming at a cowering Miroku but still the same thing.

Sanura was leaning against Requiem, apparently out cold. How she could sleep in a place like this Kadasa had no idea. Kiyoko, Kagome and Natacia were talking at the table next to them so they wouldn't be in the middle of Sango and Miroku's "fight." Inuyasha was laughing at Miroku. Kouga and Ayame were on the other side of the dance floor. Sesshoumaru was… She blinked and flushed. He'd noticed her looking over and caught her gaze. She turned away quickly, feeling nervous.

"Kadasa."

She 'eeped' and jumped, flinging around. "Oh. Mario! You're back!"

He blinked. "Uh… yeah… you all right?"

"Fine!" she chirped happily. "So now what?"

The Macarena started and they blinked at each other, some people protesting but others cheering. Kadasa got in line and laughed. "Come on!"

He laughed and got next to her. "I've never done this before."

"Just follow me! Left arm! Right arm! Left arm! Right arm! Left arm!"

"Lemme guess, right arm?"

She laughed and continued going. The hairs on the back of her neck went up as she felt someone staring at her. She flushed, feeling her chest flutter, confusing her. She paused, the feeling unrecognizable before she froze.

No… nonononononono. Not possible. It's not possible! I can't have a crush on a guy I've only met twice!... And he's Inuyasha's brother! I don't know anything about him! It's not possible. No. No. No.

"Kadasa?"

She shook herself out of her daze and looked up at Mario who was watching her in concern. "Yeah?"

"You all right? You kinda stopped all bodily functions for a moment."

She grinned sheepishly and laughed. "Sorry. I kinda went brain dead for a few seconds." She fanned herself with her hand. "Just me or is it getting hot in here?"

He laughed and held out his arm. "My lady, shall I do the honors of buying you a drink?"

"As long as it's non-alcoholic."

He shrugged. "All right. You the designated driver tonight?"

"Nope."

He frowned. "Then you just don't like alcohol."

"Wrong again!" she chirped. He just gave her a confused look and she laughed. "When I drink too much, I get hyper, not drunk. That means I still have no control over what I do, my reaction time is slowed, I'm a total klutz, which is nothing new by the way, and I still get a major hangover in the morning, but I remember every single thing I did."

He laughed. "So you'd rather get drunk instead of hyper."

"Yes! You finally got one right! Point to Mr. Mario!"

He grinned. "Yay! I got a point on… what are we playing?"

"Let's see how crazy I can get before I finish my strawberry daiquiri and annoy you even more."

"Ah… can we shorten that title?"

"Maybe. How about L.S.H.C.I.C.G.B.I.F.M.S.D.A.A.Y.E.M.?"

He sweat dropped. "How about 'You Go Crazy Before Your Drink and Annoy Me."

"Hm… Y.G.C.B.D.A.A.M.?"

"No. Only one a. 'And' doesn't count."

"Oh. Y.G.C.B.D.A.M.?"

"Yup."

"… Well it's better than mine." She took her drink and held it up. "A toast to Yeegec-b'dam!"

He laughed and clinked his beer against her cup. "To Yeegec-b'dam!" They took a drink then he grinned at her. "So, how long have you know Inuyasha?"

She rolled her eyes. "Oh god. I've known Yasha since forever!"

"And forever means?"

"The beginning of high school."

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It was nearing midnight before Kadasa realized it. A few more songs had come on that they danced to but they'd really retired to another corner for the rest of the night, hiding from the others, just talking about family and annoying friends. "So Inuyasha decides since he can't annoy Kagome, he's gonna annoy Sango." Kadasa shook her head.

"Bad idea?" Mario asked.

"Extremely bad. If one hung over Kagome is bad, Sango's like the devil hung over."

Mario snorted and lifted his drink then paused and nodded behind her. "We've got company."

Kadasa groaned and turned behind her only to find Sesshoumaru weaving his way through the crowd and up to them.

"I'm here to inform you both that, one, we're leaving. Two, Kiyoko wants you back home before 3 a.m. Three, Sango wants to wish you both a good night though she was too drunk to actually say it. And four, Kagome admits this was all Inuyasha's idea." He tipped his head and turned, disappearing.

Kadasa looked to Mario and they both blinked before laughing. "So, what say you to some revenge against Inuyasha?" she asked, leaning forward as though planning something.

He grinned. "What do you have in mind?"

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Kadasa waved to Mario as he pulled out of the driveway then turned, heading inside with a yawn. She met Kiyoko in the living room, eating a bowl of ice cream as she watched the television, Sesshoumaru lounging (in dog form) on the other couch.

Kiyoko glanced up and saw her then looked at the clock. "You still have another hour you know."

"I know. But we were both tired and Mario still has to drive home."

"Hm…" Kadasa cackled evilly as she opened the fridge and took out the ice cream. "What are you laughing about now?"

"Oh nothing… just if Inuyasha calls up tomorrow, tell him I'm not here."

Kiyoko looked over her shoulder as Kadasa went into her then at Sesshoumaru who rolled his eyes and lay back down. "Should I ask?" He whuffed and she took it as a negative, shrugged and resumed watching TV.

The next morning…

"KADASA!"

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To all of my readers/reviewers,

wOOt! School's ova! Tests are finished and summer is HERE!

And I'm still stuck on this story… grawr. It takes me forever to write a single chapter! I need to take a day, sit down and plan everything out then take another day to write it all out. Well… summer's here! I have time to do so!

I was going to update yesterday but my computer and fanfic . net had an arguement and I haven't been able to download documents till now. Thank you Fanfic for fixing the bug! (glomps)

Thanks for everyone who are still supporting this story! (hugglez) I luvs you all! (sends cookies)

Till next time,

Kadasa Mori