Yippie! I got more reviews!!!! *starts dancing* I so happy!!! Anyway. . . here's chapter four to Take Flight, my Dragon.

In this chapter, the gang, Sesshomaru, and Tatsuyu meet at the club. Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru spend some quality time together and their relationship develops even more. Also there is a little Sango/Miroku thing going on so for those who enjoy those pairings. . . I have given it to you! YAY! Aren't you proud of me!? Well, I don't want to give away everything in this chapter so I'll just shut up right now and let you do the reading.

I bet your dying to read it!

Hehe! Probably not, but you never know, am I right?

Enjoy the story!

Arigato!

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Chapter 4

The two silver haired boys drove quietly down the road, the windows rolled down to catch the crisp September breeze. Inuyasha relaxed in the passenger seat, content that his brother wasn't trying to kill him with his driving. Sesshomaru kept his gaze forward, with only one thing in mind; Tatsuyu.

Sesshomaru stopped at a red light and glanced at his brother, "Alright, where do I go from here?"

"You are going to take a right turn here then you are going to come to another stop light," Inuyasha paused so his brother could remember the information, "next you are going to make a left then the club will be on your right." Sesshomaru nodded his head and put his foot on the accelerator, since the light had turned green. He glanced at his watch. 7:50 p.m. He would see her in ten minutes. Sesshomaru smirked as he made the right turn.

Inuyasha quickly cut in, "But before you make it to the other light you have to make a left right here so we can pick up Kagome." Sesshomaru passed the street so he did an illegal U turn, making Inuyasha grab the dashboard. Luckily no one else was on the road.

*~*~*~*7:30 p.m.~*~*~*~*

Tatsuyu quickly adjusted her black tank top and khaki pants. Giving one last glance in the mirror she grabbed her purse and car keys off her nightstand and quickly descended the stairs. Before she left she took a glance in the living room to see Shippou sitting on the couch watching Pokemon (don't own them but probably you already knew that).

Shippou turned his attention to his sister who said, "I'm leaving now, I want you to bed no later than 8:30, okay?"

Shippou nodded his head, "Okay Tats, I'll do that." She smiled and gave him a hug. His eyes trailed to the burn on her hand, which she had wrapped in gauze. Shippou stared at her.

/ Tats, what happened to your hand? /

Tatsuyu tensed, she forgot that she wasn't at dinner and he didn't see her. She didn't want him worry. Or to know that their father abused her and caused most of her injuries. Quickly, she made up a story.

// I burnt myself on the stove today while making dinner. That's why I wasn't at dinner tonight; I was busy cleaning out my hand so it wouldn't get infected //

/ . . . 'Kay. You sure you're fine? /

// Yes Shippou, I'll be fine. //

She must have convinced him because he didn't say anything else. Tatsuyu gave a sigh of relief and gave Shippou one last hug before leaving the living room and going out the door, completely ignoring the door to her father's study. As she walked past a chill ran through her body. She shivered and grabbed her jacket, knowing full well that it wasn't the exterior weather.

*~*~*~*~ 8:00 p.m.~*~*~*~*~

Miroku took off his helmet and set it down in the seat of his motorcycle (YES, I SAID MOTORCYCLE!) and helped Sango off. Quickly getting the creases out of her outfit, both stood waiting looking for a red firebird. Miroku straightened his black t-shirt and took a quick glance at Sango.

Boy, did she look hot tonight. She was wearing a nicely fitting red skirt that ended at mid thigh, a black t-shirt with the words "you can look, but can't touch" written along the back. Her hair was up in a high pony, and she wore a pretty shade of pink eye shadow. Miroku smiled.

Sango caught his glance and quickly turned away to hide her blush. She still wonders how in the world can she be attracted to him. I mean, the man was a flirt with every girl, and he invades her personal bubble (or personal space for some). She shook her head. It had to be the eyes, the way they sparkled with confidence. . . and mischief. Nope, she will never figure out why she likes him.

The sound of an engine brought their attention to the parking lot. Both smiled for it was Sesshomaru's firebird. Quickly, both took off in the direction of the car, keeping thoughts of each other to themselves.

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Kagome and Inuyasha got out of the car at the same time. Kagome saw Sango and waved her over. "Hey Sango! How long have you two been here?"

"Only for about five minutes so not too long." She glanced at Sesshomaru who had just gotten out of the car. "Hello Sesshomaru." Sesshomaru nodded his head and walked around the car.

Miroku came up to Inuyasha and whispered in his ear, "You sure it's okay for him to be out?" Inuyasha only nodded and leaned against the car door. Miroku just shrugged.

"So, are we ready to go in?"

"Not quite." Said Sesshomaru. Miroku looked at him in confusion. "Why?"

"Because we are waiting for someone else." He said bluntly.

"Who?"

"Her."

Miroku turned around and stared.

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Tatsuyu had parked next to Sesshomaru's car without any of them knowing it. As she got out, she noticed that Sesshomaru nodded his head in her direction, and a boy with black hair was now staring at her. Closing the car door, she briskly made her way to where Sesshomaru was standing. Sesshomaru smiled at her. She smiled back.

Sesshomaru thought she looked wonderful. Her hair was done in a French braid, which trailed down her back. Her top and pants made her look classy, not skanky. She had on light make up and a clear lips gloss that made her lips shimmer in the streetlights. Then he noticed her hand and frowned. "What happened to your hand?" he said softly.

Tatsuyu shifted uneasily and told him the same story he told her brother. Sesshomaru still stared at her. She wasn't telling him something, he could see it in her face, but he wasn't going to press on the subject. He heard Inuyasha clear his throat and quickly he turned his attention to the others. "Sango, Miroku; this is Harashima Tatsuyu. Tatsuyu, this is Miroku and Sango."

Tatsuyu bowed to each of them. Sango smiled, she liked her already. "So, Tatsuyu; you like shopping?" Tatsuyu smiled and nodded her head vehemently. Sango's smile became bigger and Kagome smiled too. Miroku rolled his eyes and chuckled; more shopping buddies for the women.

Finally someone said the magic words. "Well, since everyone is here, let's go into the club." Inuyasha started for the doors. Everyone followed and entered 'Heart's Desire'.

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The club was packed. Strobe lights lit up the place, colors iridescent across the dance floor. Bodies swayed and danced to the music, their bodies sweaty and brushing against each other in a sensual manner. For being a teen dance club it still had that exotic feeling to it. The music blared through the air, the upbeat and tempo calling you to the dance floor.

Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's hand and took off to the floor. Sango did the same with Miroku. Sesshomaru glanced at Tatsuyu and laughed. The looks on the boys' faces were priceless. He wished he had a camera. Tatsuyu laughed at well and both went to sit down in a small booth on the other end of the club.

When both sat down, Tatsuyu immediately sat as close to Sesshomaru as she could. Sesshomaru didn't mind, in fact, he embraced it. Propping one arm on top of the booth chair, he motioned for her to come closer. Shyly, she slid over and sat next to him where their legs were touching. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders, and Tatsuyu leaned into his shoulder. Both sighed, satisfied.

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"So, Tatsuyu, where did you go before you came to Saio High School?" Said Sesshomaru who had been asking many questions throughout the night. Tatsuyu shifted a little bit so she could reach her drink on the table.

"I went to a small private school. I didn't really like it there much. The people there weren't as nice as the ones at Saio." She looked up at him and smiled. Sesshomaru could have melted right then and there; her smile was hypnotic. He could look at her smile for the rest of his life.

She went on, "Also, I wasn't the most wanted girl there. Many thought I was strange and didn't belong there. Yeah, like I wanted to be there on my own free will!" Tatsuyu said sarcastically.

Tatsuyu kept on talking, wondering why she was being so open to someone she just met a few hours ago. Either way, she didn't care. She told him everything that happened at her old school. How the other students played tricks on her and teased her. Tatsuyu told him everything except why they did all these things.

"Why did they do that to you?"

She leaned slightly and put her feet up on the large booth chair, "I guess because I looked so different from them. Even the teachers thought I was strange. That school was one of the last schools that's still up on true Japanese traditions. You see, I'm not completely Japanese." She tilted her head back slightly so she could see Sesshomaru's face. Sesshomaru thought she looked like an adorable little girl.

"My mother was a small Irish woman with hair just like mine. She came to Japan for a photographing class she was taking in college and fell in love with it. So after she got out of school she moved here and worked in a photograph shop. After about two years she met my father and they married. She had two children, my little brother Shippou and myself. . ." She looked at the dance floor, "she died when I was ten years old; a car accident." She said softly.

Sesshomaru wrapped his arm around her shoulder for comfort. Tatsuyu grabbed his arm with both hands and held on tightly. Her eyes became distant as she remembered her mother's face and kind words. Sesshomaru put his chin on her head. "I'm sorry to hear that." He whispered.

Tatsuyu shook her head, "There's no point in dwelling in the past. I have grieved for my mother and shed my tears. It's time to start remembering the good times instead of the bad times."

With that she spun around, grabbed Sesshomaru's hand, and led him to the dance floor. Sesshomaru, with a look of shock on his face, watching in amazement at how fast her attitude had changed. He let himself be led to the floor. The music became louder as they reached the stage where the DJ was spinning out tune after tune.

When they reached the floor, Tatsuyu stopped, looked at Sesshomaru, and smiled. There it was again! He was going to faint if she kept doing that. He felt her lean in and whisper in his ear, "Dance with me."

Her voice was low, smooth and seductive. He felt her leave his side and glide onto the floor, her hips swaying back and forth to the music. Sesshomaru just watched her, entranced. She held her hands over her head, eyes closed with a smile on her face. The music seemed to soften as Sesshomaru watched her, her body moving with every bit of sexuality. The only thing he saw was she.

Her hair swayed with her behind her, and her feet looked like they weren't even touching the ground. She opened her eyes; her honey globes beckoning him to join her. Sesshomaru felt himself responding to her eyes, quickly walking behind her and placing his hands on her hips.

She grinned and leaned into his touch, their hips grinding together with the tempo of the song. Sesshomaru's hand slid across her lean stomach and hers came to cup his cheek. He leaned into her touch, her cool skin sending shivers through his heated body. Both bodies melded into one, feeling safe and loved.

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Kagome breathed heavily, trying to catch her breath from dancing so much. Inuyasha sat next to her by the bar, his own breathing heavy. Miroku and Sango were still on the dance floor, lost somewhere in the crowd. Inuyasha turned to the bartender and ordered two waters. (They are in a teen bar. . . NO ALCOHOL!) He handed one to Kagome.

"Arigato." Unscrewing the lid she took a big gulp and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. Inuyasha took a swig of his own drink. Inuyasha was glad that they decided to do this. It gave him some time to be with Kagome who was his best friend. . . and his secret crush. He was attracted to her since the day they met in Kindergarten. And still, he hadn't told her how he feels.

He felt Kagome tap his arm and he looked at her. She pointed to the dance floor, "Look." Inuyasha followed her finger and his eyes widened. There was Sesshomaru and he looked. . . happy! He watched his brother dance with Tatsuyu, both oblivious to the others around them. Inuyasha smiled.

"I guess it was a good idea that we took him after all. Look how happy he is"

Kagome smiled and took another sip of her water. Setting down her bottle of water she grabbed his arm again and said, "Come on, let's go dance some more."

Inuyasha quickly put down his own drink and followed closely behind, the music becoming quicker.

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Tatsuyu danced faster with the music, Sesshomaru matching her speed with ease. They danced in unison and meticulousness. Tatsuyu's smile broadened. She hasn't felt this free in the longest time. It seems that all her fears and her pains are dissolving, and the restraints that bind her are loosening. The music picked up again, and so did they.

She twisted and turned with the music, her face now staring at Sesshomaru's. His grip on her hips became tighter as he pulled her close, her arms snaking their way around his neck. He stared into her pools, loosing himself in their color. Their bodies twined together.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes, enjoying the moment with Tatsuyu, but what he didn't know was that he had missed Tatsuyu's eyes become slated over with a bright blue, and translucent wings appear behind her. As quickly as those things appeared, they disappeared, going unnoticed by both teens.

But one person had seen them, and he sneered.

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Naraku stepped back into the shadows, not wanting to be discovered. He had to get her back under his control before Tatsuyu released it. He had to get it back under the restraints. If he didn't it could kill him. Naraku slipped out of the club, going home to wait for his daughter. No. . . not his daughter, his curse.

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What's going on with Tatsuyu? Interested? Want to find out? Well keep reading and maybe you'll find out! ^_^ Sounds like a good idea, ne?

Anyway, chapter four done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter! Coming soon!

I hope. . .

Ja ne!

AN: Arigato to all my readers so far! I feel so loved! Please keep reviewing my stories! I'm glad you like them!!!

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