Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the other characters. I actually feel sorry for him when Kagome sits him, even if I think its funny.
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Inuyasha watched his brother pace back and forth, knowing that his punishment for his outburst would come soon. Things had changed over the years between the two inu-youkai brothers. They no longer tried to kill each other and started to act like a family, with the addition of Sesshoumaru's adoptive pups, Ayame, Kaori, and Kaida. Inuyasha himself had long given up on Kikyo and had become one of the most desirable inu-youkai in the world, second to his brother of course. Now Kagome, the miko wench now turned youkai, was back. Everything was now different and he was no longer the hanyou he was 8 years ago.
Inuyasha sighed in fustration and confusion, not knowing what to do this time. It was very unlike him not to know what to do, since he was always the one ready to go out and kill 8 years ago. Now, he thought things through and tried to think of ways of overcoming situations without resulting to killing or murdering. He was now a youkai of morals, respect, and had a reputation that may one day exceed his brother's. He didn't want that though. He wanted what every man wanted. He wanted a mate and pups, to help ensure his name and family's future. Most of all, he just wanted to be happy.
Sesshoumaru turned and looked at his half-brother, hearing the sigh loud and clear. He knew why he was sighing. It was the same reason why he was pacing. He didn't know what to do now that Kagome was back. Things had changed over the years and he didn't know if the ningen would accept it. When she had left, she had a future and an adoptive son who gave his blood to save the girl no woman that loved him more then life itself. She had left them all in a hurry, not even saying goodbye to that demon exterminator and perverted sorry excuse of a monk. She had left everything hanging and it took them years to rebuild everything that was almost destroyed by that damn girl who was too selfish for her own good. She may have been only 18 when she left but she had no right to do that to anyone, no matter how much they kept her from going forward.
Shaking his head to rid himself of these thoughts, he looked at his brother, his face emotionless as usual. His eyes narrowed dangerously and he took a deep breath before speaking. "Inuyasha, your behavior in the other room was not very acceptable and I wish that you restrain yourself for future meetings. Understood, half-breed?"
Inuyasha grinned at his brother, laughter dancing in his usually cold eyse. "Fine Fluffy, I will restrain myself as you command. Though I must tell you, I haven't been a half-breed for 5 years and you know that. So don't call me that anymore. It just isn't an insult as it used to be." He almost laughed out loud as he saw the anger and embarassment reflected on his usually emotionless brother's face. This was how things were now. They no longer argued or tried to kill each other. They ocassionally fought like brothers do but mostly just joked around with each other and treated each other as brothers and best friends would.
Sesshoumaru sighed and let a grin grace his lips, letting his normal emotionless and stern composure disappear for a few seconds. He nodded his head and touched his brother's shoulder with his right arm, patting it lightly. He spoke, his voice smooth and confident. "Alright, Inu. I will remember that. Now enough of this. What are we to do about the little ningen in the other room?"
Inuyasha laughed at his brother calling the demoness a ningen. A smirk appeared on his handsome face, answering his brother's question. "Don't you mean Demoness, Fluffy? I don't think she will like being called a human ningen and whore. She really isn't one. She is as powerful as us and we should try treating her like the other demonesses we have met. She is our bitch and that is what it will come to be."
Sesshoumaru looked at his brother, an eyebrow raised. "Our bitch? Really? You just forget one thing little brother. You have to mate with a demoness for her to become your bitch. And if I recall correctly, you haven't done that yet." He let a mirroring smirk grace his lips, knowing he had cornered his brother at his own words. That what they were like now. They tested each other's limits and he already knew his brother's. And he saw that at that very moment, Inuyasha's limit was at the brink.
"Shut up, Fluffy. You Bastard. Of course I haven't mated with her. I have no reason to even want her to be my bitch or mate for life. And it seems that someone had already beaten me to her. I could smell that she wasn't a virgin. Is there something you have been hiding from me, o mighty brother of mine?" Amused Inuyasha, knowing he had tested his brother's patience.
His eyes narrowed dangerously, his voice strained with anger and fustration. "It is none of your concern, Inu. It is in the past and let it stay there. I am not in the mood to play this game with you. Now lets get back to the main con-"
"My lords, dinner will be ready in a half an hour."
Sesshoumaru turned and glared at Jaken, knowing he would have to kill the toad later. He nodded his head, his face emotionless. "We will be right there, Jaken. Go tell my children to dress appropriately and tell Lady Kagome that she must dress formally tonight. She will be meeting some old friends."
Jaken bowed his head and nodded, knowing exactly what that meant. He then backed away out of the room, closing the doors as he did. He sighed in relief, running off to find the demoness that his lords had so generously brought home with them.
Sesshoumaru turned back to Inuyasha, his face blank of any feeling. "Come, brother. We must greet the Lords and Ladies of the surrounding lands. I also heard her highness and her consort will be joining us tonight with some old friends."
Inuyasha nodded, his face mirroring his brother's perfectly. "Very well, brother. Let us go."
With that, the two brothers walked out of the room to change and back to their rooms where they may dress to impress their collegues yet also, the future Lady of the Western Lands.
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Kagome had stopped crying a while ago, her eyes now puffy and red. She was tired of waiting for something to happen, since no one had come to see her and she had no clue where she was. She walked around and tried to take in the surroundings of her room, watching closely for any signs of movement. It was rather large and spacious, with purple walls and white furniture. A dresser, desk, and lounge chair rested against the wall across from her. A window seat with rather nice purple decorative pillows to the left wall while the bed was in the middle and the entrance to an outdoor closed in bathing spring to her right. A lamp post rested to the side of the canopy bed, silky purple and white sheets decorating it.
She loved her room already, now admiring the painting that decorated the walls and two wide windows near the window seat. The blinds that hung down were a light tinted purple, falling nicely in place. A painting near the window caught her eye of a very beautiful woman with long silky silver hair and ambers for eyes wearing a very beautiful lilac dress that showed her every curve and framed her body perfectly. She approached it, knowing this lady had to be important and she read the name that was written at the bottom of the frame. "Lady Nadeshiko, Jewel of the Western Lands. Loving mother, wife, and daughter."
Kagome gasped and backed away from the painting, her eyes not being able to leave the face of the demoness. Realization hit her like a bullet, realizing whose mother she must be and this must of been her room. She swallowed deeply and spoke, her voice quiet and filled with awe. "You are the former Lady of the Western Lands and mother of Sessho-"
"I see you have found the picture of my father's, mother. He must of found you special enough to put you in her room. You do know that this was my grandmother's, the Lady Nadeshiko's room?" Replied a voice from behind her.
She jumped and turned, her eyes meeting those of none other then a rather cute youkai kid that could be no older then 9. He had stunning forest green eyes and the cutest face you have ever seen. He had tossled brown hair and a cute little brown tail that made him look like a fox. She recognized him right away. She choked as she spoke, not believeing her eyes. "Shippo?"
The youkai kid looked at her, his eyes holding confusion in their depths. "How do you know my old name? No one calls me by that anymore. My name is Prince Kaori of the Western Lands. My father is Lord Sesshoumaru of the Western Lands and my mother died when I was five. And who are you, my lady? I haven't seen you around here before."
Tears gathered in Kagome's eyes, not believeing her ears. He didn't recognize her. Her adoptive son that she loved so much didn't recognize her. It was all her fault. She had left him without saying goodbye and because of that, he chose to forget her and become the son of the youkai she hated more then anything. Sesshoumaru. The name tasted bitter on her tongue. How she hated that name more then anything. Because of him, she lost everything and now, he had come back to haunt her and take everything she had worked so hard for.
Kaori didn't seem to notice that Kagome was crying and asked his question again. "Who are you, my lady?"
Before she could reply, a knock sounded at the door. She sighed in relief and spoke, her voice shakey and strained. "Come in."
A ugly green toad's head peeked out from behind the door. "My lady, the Lord Sesshoumaru has asked you to dress formally. He says that some old friends are coming to visit. And young master, your father asks for you to help prepare your sisters and yourself for tonight's dinner. He is planning to introduce you to your future bride."
Kaori nodded and bowed to Kagome, who curtised in return remembering her lessons that her grandfather had given her before he died. She thanked him silently as she watched her adoptive son walk out of the room and the toad disappearing behind him.
Kagome sighed and collapsed to the ground, not believing. She cried silently and stayed like that for a minute or two, realizing what she had done. Because of her, she had lost her family, adotive son, friends, and past. She had ruined everything because she had wanted to have a future. Now it seemed like it was all for nothing. Her son didn't remember her, her daughter was dead, the man she hated more then anything was holding her captive, and she was stuck in a situation that she wished to escape. Things couldn't get any worse.
She heard a crackle of thunder outside and sighed, standing up. She wiped away her tears and walked towards the spring, not looking behind. If what they wanted was a lady, she would give it to them. Higurashi Kagome was dead. She wanted to bury that name in the past, knowing all the sorrow it had brought her. Now she would be who she was meant to be and who her father, the former Lord of the Southern Lands, wished she would be. She was Lady Saori Kitsune, the Lady of the Eastern Lands and Mother of its deceased heir.
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Inuyasha watched his brother pace back and forth, knowing that his punishment for his outburst would come soon. Things had changed over the years between the two inu-youkai brothers. They no longer tried to kill each other and started to act like a family, with the addition of Sesshoumaru's adoptive pups, Ayame, Kaori, and Kaida. Inuyasha himself had long given up on Kikyo and had become one of the most desirable inu-youkai in the world, second to his brother of course. Now Kagome, the miko wench now turned youkai, was back. Everything was now different and he was no longer the hanyou he was 8 years ago.
Inuyasha sighed in fustration and confusion, not knowing what to do this time. It was very unlike him not to know what to do, since he was always the one ready to go out and kill 8 years ago. Now, he thought things through and tried to think of ways of overcoming situations without resulting to killing or murdering. He was now a youkai of morals, respect, and had a reputation that may one day exceed his brother's. He didn't want that though. He wanted what every man wanted. He wanted a mate and pups, to help ensure his name and family's future. Most of all, he just wanted to be happy.
Sesshoumaru turned and looked at his half-brother, hearing the sigh loud and clear. He knew why he was sighing. It was the same reason why he was pacing. He didn't know what to do now that Kagome was back. Things had changed over the years and he didn't know if the ningen would accept it. When she had left, she had a future and an adoptive son who gave his blood to save the girl no woman that loved him more then life itself. She had left them all in a hurry, not even saying goodbye to that demon exterminator and perverted sorry excuse of a monk. She had left everything hanging and it took them years to rebuild everything that was almost destroyed by that damn girl who was too selfish for her own good. She may have been only 18 when she left but she had no right to do that to anyone, no matter how much they kept her from going forward.
Shaking his head to rid himself of these thoughts, he looked at his brother, his face emotionless as usual. His eyes narrowed dangerously and he took a deep breath before speaking. "Inuyasha, your behavior in the other room was not very acceptable and I wish that you restrain yourself for future meetings. Understood, half-breed?"
Inuyasha grinned at his brother, laughter dancing in his usually cold eyse. "Fine Fluffy, I will restrain myself as you command. Though I must tell you, I haven't been a half-breed for 5 years and you know that. So don't call me that anymore. It just isn't an insult as it used to be." He almost laughed out loud as he saw the anger and embarassment reflected on his usually emotionless brother's face. This was how things were now. They no longer argued or tried to kill each other. They ocassionally fought like brothers do but mostly just joked around with each other and treated each other as brothers and best friends would.
Sesshoumaru sighed and let a grin grace his lips, letting his normal emotionless and stern composure disappear for a few seconds. He nodded his head and touched his brother's shoulder with his right arm, patting it lightly. He spoke, his voice smooth and confident. "Alright, Inu. I will remember that. Now enough of this. What are we to do about the little ningen in the other room?"
Inuyasha laughed at his brother calling the demoness a ningen. A smirk appeared on his handsome face, answering his brother's question. "Don't you mean Demoness, Fluffy? I don't think she will like being called a human ningen and whore. She really isn't one. She is as powerful as us and we should try treating her like the other demonesses we have met. She is our bitch and that is what it will come to be."
Sesshoumaru looked at his brother, an eyebrow raised. "Our bitch? Really? You just forget one thing little brother. You have to mate with a demoness for her to become your bitch. And if I recall correctly, you haven't done that yet." He let a mirroring smirk grace his lips, knowing he had cornered his brother at his own words. That what they were like now. They tested each other's limits and he already knew his brother's. And he saw that at that very moment, Inuyasha's limit was at the brink.
"Shut up, Fluffy. You Bastard. Of course I haven't mated with her. I have no reason to even want her to be my bitch or mate for life. And it seems that someone had already beaten me to her. I could smell that she wasn't a virgin. Is there something you have been hiding from me, o mighty brother of mine?" Amused Inuyasha, knowing he had tested his brother's patience.
His eyes narrowed dangerously, his voice strained with anger and fustration. "It is none of your concern, Inu. It is in the past and let it stay there. I am not in the mood to play this game with you. Now lets get back to the main con-"
"My lords, dinner will be ready in a half an hour."
Sesshoumaru turned and glared at Jaken, knowing he would have to kill the toad later. He nodded his head, his face emotionless. "We will be right there, Jaken. Go tell my children to dress appropriately and tell Lady Kagome that she must dress formally tonight. She will be meeting some old friends."
Jaken bowed his head and nodded, knowing exactly what that meant. He then backed away out of the room, closing the doors as he did. He sighed in relief, running off to find the demoness that his lords had so generously brought home with them.
Sesshoumaru turned back to Inuyasha, his face blank of any feeling. "Come, brother. We must greet the Lords and Ladies of the surrounding lands. I also heard her highness and her consort will be joining us tonight with some old friends."
Inuyasha nodded, his face mirroring his brother's perfectly. "Very well, brother. Let us go."
With that, the two brothers walked out of the room to change and back to their rooms where they may dress to impress their collegues yet also, the future Lady of the Western Lands.
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Kagome had stopped crying a while ago, her eyes now puffy and red. She was tired of waiting for something to happen, since no one had come to see her and she had no clue where she was. She walked around and tried to take in the surroundings of her room, watching closely for any signs of movement. It was rather large and spacious, with purple walls and white furniture. A dresser, desk, and lounge chair rested against the wall across from her. A window seat with rather nice purple decorative pillows to the left wall while the bed was in the middle and the entrance to an outdoor closed in bathing spring to her right. A lamp post rested to the side of the canopy bed, silky purple and white sheets decorating it.
She loved her room already, now admiring the painting that decorated the walls and two wide windows near the window seat. The blinds that hung down were a light tinted purple, falling nicely in place. A painting near the window caught her eye of a very beautiful woman with long silky silver hair and ambers for eyes wearing a very beautiful lilac dress that showed her every curve and framed her body perfectly. She approached it, knowing this lady had to be important and she read the name that was written at the bottom of the frame. "Lady Nadeshiko, Jewel of the Western Lands. Loving mother, wife, and daughter."
Kagome gasped and backed away from the painting, her eyes not being able to leave the face of the demoness. Realization hit her like a bullet, realizing whose mother she must be and this must of been her room. She swallowed deeply and spoke, her voice quiet and filled with awe. "You are the former Lady of the Western Lands and mother of Sessho-"
"I see you have found the picture of my father's, mother. He must of found you special enough to put you in her room. You do know that this was my grandmother's, the Lady Nadeshiko's room?" Replied a voice from behind her.
She jumped and turned, her eyes meeting those of none other then a rather cute youkai kid that could be no older then 9. He had stunning forest green eyes and the cutest face you have ever seen. He had tossled brown hair and a cute little brown tail that made him look like a fox. She recognized him right away. She choked as she spoke, not believeing her eyes. "Shippo?"
The youkai kid looked at her, his eyes holding confusion in their depths. "How do you know my old name? No one calls me by that anymore. My name is Prince Kaori of the Western Lands. My father is Lord Sesshoumaru of the Western Lands and my mother died when I was five. And who are you, my lady? I haven't seen you around here before."
Tears gathered in Kagome's eyes, not believeing her ears. He didn't recognize her. Her adoptive son that she loved so much didn't recognize her. It was all her fault. She had left him without saying goodbye and because of that, he chose to forget her and become the son of the youkai she hated more then anything. Sesshoumaru. The name tasted bitter on her tongue. How she hated that name more then anything. Because of him, she lost everything and now, he had come back to haunt her and take everything she had worked so hard for.
Kaori didn't seem to notice that Kagome was crying and asked his question again. "Who are you, my lady?"
Before she could reply, a knock sounded at the door. She sighed in relief and spoke, her voice shakey and strained. "Come in."
A ugly green toad's head peeked out from behind the door. "My lady, the Lord Sesshoumaru has asked you to dress formally. He says that some old friends are coming to visit. And young master, your father asks for you to help prepare your sisters and yourself for tonight's dinner. He is planning to introduce you to your future bride."
Kaori nodded and bowed to Kagome, who curtised in return remembering her lessons that her grandfather had given her before he died. She thanked him silently as she watched her adoptive son walk out of the room and the toad disappearing behind him.
Kagome sighed and collapsed to the ground, not believing. She cried silently and stayed like that for a minute or two, realizing what she had done. Because of her, she had lost her family, adotive son, friends, and past. She had ruined everything because she had wanted to have a future. Now it seemed like it was all for nothing. Her son didn't remember her, her daughter was dead, the man she hated more then anything was holding her captive, and she was stuck in a situation that she wished to escape. Things couldn't get any worse.
She heard a crackle of thunder outside and sighed, standing up. She wiped away her tears and walked towards the spring, not looking behind. If what they wanted was a lady, she would give it to them. Higurashi Kagome was dead. She wanted to bury that name in the past, knowing all the sorrow it had brought her. Now she would be who she was meant to be and who her father, the former Lord of the Southern Lands, wished she would be. She was Lady Saori Kitsune, the Lady of the Eastern Lands and Mother of its deceased heir.
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Please review and stay tuned for the next part of the Debt. Thankz for reading.
