Silver Beast: Ground Rules

Not wanting to hear Sesshomaru grumbling about them being late, Inuyasha reluctantly forced himself to stop kissing her soft juicy lips and led her down the stairs to the dining room. Sensing her insecurity in being properly introduced to his brother and sister-in-law he took her hand in his and lead her into the kitchen. To his amazement the tension in her body instantly melted away at his touch. Did she truly find his presence that comforting? Seeing that his family was busy talking at the table he cleared his throat to get their attention.

"Sorry we're late." Inuyasha blushed as he rubbed the back of his neck. Feeling Kagome lean into his side he smiled shyly down at her and said, "I'd like you to formally meet my new girlfriend, Kagome Higurashi."

"So you've decided to start dating again?" Kagura said, as she looked Kagome up and down with a quizzical gaze. "How very exciting. I'm Kagura and this is my mate, Sesshomaru Inu no Taisho, supreme alpha to the Silver clan."

"Douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu." Kagome bowed politely impressing everyone.

"Nihongo ga hanashimasu ka?" Inuyasha blinked.

"Watashi wa nihongo ga sukoshi shika hanasemasen." Kagome blushed prettily. "My dad's family moved to America after the second war."

"Your family isn't by chance related to the Higurashi's from the Sunset Shrine?" Sesshomaru asked.

"One in the same." Kagome smiled. "My great grandpa unfortunately didn't pass down the language to my grandpa. I've had to result to teaching myself which hasn't been the greatest experience. I sometimes have a hard time remembering which order to say things. I thought I'd test out my grammar on you to see if I remembered any."

"Sounded fine to me." Inuyasha chuckled. "I can teach you some more Japanese if you want?"

"I'd like that." Kagome smiled.

"Come, let us eat before it get's any colder." Sesshomaru ordered as he reached for his glass of wine.

"What's dating daddy?" Rin asked making everyone stiffen.

"Something you will have nothing to do with." Sesshomaru said not too pleased as Kagome came to sit in the seat Rin had saved for her.

"How come daddy?" Rin asked as Kagura passed Inuyasha the parmesan cheese for their pasta.

"You're not old enough." Kagura answered quickly. "Now, eat before your uncle steals your meatballs again."

"Yes, mama." Rin sighed as she poked at her spaghetti.

"So Kagome, what was it like growing up in America?" Kagura asked as they quietly ate their lunches.

"Very similar to Canada actually. Besides a few differences in our health care and politics it's nearly identical." Kagome smiled as she thought over her childhood in Washington. "I grew up in a private community just west of Seattle. Most of the state is a nature preserve but has the occasional city to go shopping at, restaurants to try out or concert venue to attend."

"Sounds nice." Kagura nodded before taking a bite of her dinner.

"Is America really big?" Rin asked as she nibbled on her garlic bread.

"Yes, it is." Kagome smiled. "It has some of the tallest mountains and the lowest canyons in the world. It even has rivers and deserts big enough to see from space!"

"Wow!" Rin awed. "Daddy? Can we go see America?"

"Maybe one day." Sesshomaru said as he finished off his plate. "Before you two run off, I'd like to speak with Inuyasha privately in my office."

"You sure it can't wait until after I take her home?" Inuyasha asked.

"Positive." Sesshomaru said as he laced his fingers together in his lap.

"Take all the time you need. I don't mind waiting." Kagome reassured him as she rest her hand on his forearm. "Besides, I've got a promise to keep with Rin anyways."

"Feh." Inuyasha smirked as Kagura began to clear the table.

"Come on Kagome!" Rin exclaimed as she pulled on Kagome's hand. "Let's go play in my room!"

"Alright." Kagome giggled as she followed the little wind pup upstairs.

Once the table was clear Inuyasha followed his brother and sister-in-law into the private study of his office. Knowing this conversation would likely take a while he plopped down on the leather sofa in the corner to get comfortable.

"Well?" Inuyasha asked as Sesshomaru retrieved a file off of his desk.

"Where were you on April 25th around 10:30?" Sesshomaru asked as he sifted through the file.

"I don't know. I was probably patrolling Port Hardy like you asked me to. Why?" Inuyasha asked.

"Did you by chance forget to wear your necklace?" Sesshomaru asked seriously.

"Maybe… I'm not sure. That was almost three weeks ago!?" Inuyasha shrank a little in his chair. "Why? Did someone see me?"

"Yes, and apparently reported you attacking a woman in a park." Sesshomaru frowned.

"What?!" Inuyasha yelled as he grabbed the folder out of Sesshomaru's hand.

"A homeless man named Mr. Harold apparently was sleeping on a park bench near the Grandview Apartments and witnessed the entire thing." Sesshomaru said as he pointed to the photo of the man in the file.

"He did more than just witnessed the attack. He's the one that did it! If I hadn't of smelled Kagome's blood the bastard would have raped her and who knows what else!" Inuyasha snapped causing both Sesshomaru and Kagura's eyes to widen slightly.

"Ah, now everything makes sense." Sesshomaru nodded as he closed the file.

"Do you know how he snuck up on her?" Kagura asked as she took a look at the photo.

"She was talking on the phone with Sango when the bastard came up behind her." Inuyasha growled as he clenched his fists. "He held a knife to her throat preventing her from escaping. I would have killed the bastard had it not risked slitting her throat in the process."

"The Society is already looking to apprehend the man for more questioning. Anyone who see's one of our kind must be dealt with." Sesshomaru said as he set the file on his desk. "Seeing how Totosai placed Kagome under your protection you will have rights to his kill should you wish."

"Hell yeah I want his kill! I didn't scare the shit out of him enough the first time!" Inuyasha snapped as he sat back down on the couch. "I wonder why the creep ran to the cops?"

"Probably to deflect blame on attacking Kagome just in case anything came back." Kagura shrugged as she leaned against the bookshelf. "Criminals do that kind of thing all the time to throw off the case. Especially when their victims survive."

"Speaking of cops," Sesshomaru said as he sat down in his large leather office chair. "Two of the men investigating Kagome's attack and alleged disappearance are members of the rebellion."

"Were they the bastards at the reservation today?!" Inuyasha demanded.

"Yes, and according to Mattaki, Officer Karl took down Mrs. Higurashi's plate number on his phone." Sesshomaru nodded.

"Shit… He'll be able to look up their address from that!" Inuyasha cursed as he ran his hands tiredly down his face.

"Which will lead them right back to Mr. Harold's statement." Kagura added.

"Damn it!" Inuyasha yelled as he punched the couch pillow. "They just got settled here too!"

"Do you have another location for them to move to?" Kagura asked her mate.

"Mattaki has already offered the Higurashi's sanctuary to the grounds upon their arrival. They made plans to move there at the end of the school year." Sesshomaru said. "Seeing how Inuyasha is partially at fault here for revealing his identity I've already paid the Chief to handle the financial affairs at the apartment. As far as I'm aware he's already spoken to the elder member of the Higurashi household over the phone. From what I've been told they will be moved out completely by tomorrow morning."

"I think it would be a good idea for Kagome to hear this news from me." Inuyasha sighed.

"Hm, see that you do." Sesshomaru nodded.

"Inuyasha? Have you told her about Kikyo yet?" Kagura asked gently. "If Kagome is to be your luna, you will need to tell her about your past."

"Yes, and all the other past lovers you've had." Sesshomaru added. "It would be cruel for her to find out from a third party."

"Not yet." Inuyasha waved off. "She's going through a lot right now. Telling her about my crazy ex-girlfriend and months of rebounds in the mist of her moving, getting attacked and starting a relationship with me might be too much."

"Just don't wait too long or you risk Kikyo or any other girl you've screwed confronting her for you." Kagura cautioned. "You know how spiteful girls can be. They'll snitch on you just to hurt her."

"No kidding." Inuyasha scoffed. "Is there anything else you needed to speak to me about?"

"What are your courting terms with Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked with narrowed eyes. "She is still two months away from her celebration. It would be cruel of you to deflower her so close to finding her mate."

"We both feel the same way about mateship." Inuyasha snapped defensively as he got to his feet. "You stay out of our relationship you hear? What we do behind closed doors is none of your business!"

"As your alpha I cannot permit it." Sesshomaru said sternly. "Do not bring this home dishonor by taking away her powers and her one chance at happiness."

"Why can't you see that she's happy with me?" Inuyasha yelled. "Who cares if we are mates or not. We want to be together! Why is that so hard for everyone to understand?"

"We do understand what you are saying, but have you considered what your choice will do down the road? What can you promise her if you are not her mate? Her mate will reject her and if you two don't end up working out she'll have no one to fall back on and her powers will be gone." Kagura argued making his ears flick back with shame. "If you truly care about her, wait until after the celebration to take her. What you are asking could destroy her or maybe end up with you mated to her by the end of it."

"Fine! I'll wait two more months, but after that, Kagome's mine." Inuyasha growled as his eyes momentarily flashed red. As he slammed the door closed behind him Kagura and Sesshomaru watched on in amusement.

"Do you think she's the one?" Kagura asked as she came to sit in her mate's lap.

"His beast sure thinks so." Sesshomaru said as he wrapped his arm around her waist. "She's already opening his heart. It makes me wonder what other barriers Ms. Higurashi will manage to knock down before it's all said and done."

"I guess we'll just have to wait and see?" Kagura sighed as she nuzzled under his chin.

"Indeed." Sesshomaru purred.

-s-

Translation: Please message me if they are incorrect. I tried sourcing the translations myself.

Douzo yoroshiku onegai shimasu – Nice to meet you or please take care of me

Nihongo ga hanashimasu ka – You can speak Japanese?

Watashi wa nihongo ga sukoshi shika hanasemasen – I only speak a little Japanese.