AN: This chapter is dedicated to Neonnicole, who is fast becoming a loyal fan. We hope she'll enjoy this and our other Inu-yasha stories (including the ones I've written without my brother's help ) as well as our IYxYGO.
The gloves are off, folks! We bring you nonstop hilarity and innuendos!
Act Two: Scene One
Kagome stood in the white satin wedding gown, the white veil draped over her head and back. She knew most girls would be happy on this day… but she wasn't. She'd seen her beloved Hojo married away just days before. Now it was her turn. And all aournd them, was talk of war. War between Tokyo and Kyoto. War for the lands of the North. Such wars would take Hojo, and other men, away from here. This broke Kagome's heart even more. She began to cry, dreading the days to come…
At that moment, Keade came in. "They are ready for you, Kagome," the old priestess said, as she brought the veil down over Kagome's face.
"I don't want to do this," Kagome said.
"It's too late," Keade said. "You've promised yourself to young Kouga, and even if he let you go, you couldn't have Hojo now."
"I know," Kagome said, wiping at the tears, "But I still don't want to do this."
"Buck up, child," Keade said. "Perfomr your duty as a woman. Eri, take her train." The girl; picked up the trailing fabric, and Kagome walked from the room, to where her grandfather stood.
"Oh Kagome," her grandfather said, taking her arm. "It's just as I pictured it. You're marrying someone respectable, who loves you with all his heart."
"Yes," she said. "Yes he does love me, doesn't he?" Kagome said, perking up. She snuffled, and said, "Alright. Let's do this." And she was led to her fate.
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The gentlemen sat around the parlor after the lovely wedding. Kagome was off with her sisters, talking about the palnning for her bridal night, as the men (and you-kai) sat around, talking politics, and drinking wine.
"We've got to fight!" Nobunaga said. "It's the only decent thing to do,"
"You're right," Kouga agreed. "We must protect your lands, and our women!"
"Get serious here," Inu-yasha said. "You telling me you want to go up against Naraku and his horde of savage wind demons? Feh. Count me out."
"Why, little brother," Sesshomaru said, "Don't you want to fight?"
"Wanting fight and wanting to get killed are just the same. Leastways, they are to me. You guys all run off and get killed. I'll stay here and console the women."
"Not MY woman!" Kouga shouted. The others held him back, as he said, "Of you so much as lay a hand on her head, I'll eat your heart, and drink you blood!"
"I wasn't thinking of touching her head." Inu-yasha smirked.
Kouga growled, and reach out to strangle In-yasha.
"I like this consoling business," Miroku Kennedy said, "Perhaps I shall stay as well."
"I now your mind," Old Mr. Higurashi O'Hara said, "You mean to soil the honor of my youngest grandchild! You listen to me, you'll marry her properly, or you'll never se so much as a glimpse of her."
"I've already seen her, and she's quite exquisite." Miroku replied.
Suddenly, a rider burst into the room on horseback, shouting, "Its war! It's war! Naraku and his wind demons are coming in from Kyoto! It's war!!!!"
"It's war!!!!" the men shouted. They ran out of the house, and leaped on their horses. Kagome and the other women leaned out of various windows. Kagome shouted, "Kouga! Where are you going?! We haven't consummated this marriage yet!!"
"We will as soon as I get back, Kagome!" Kouga shouted up to her. "I have to go enlist! It's war!" he shouted, riding away.
"Great…"Kagome muttered, turning back into her bedroom. "No I'm never going to get #$%&"
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Act Two: Scene Two
Kagome now sat in front of her mirror, draped in black. She looked like Death. She'd been dressed this way ever since she got the letter saying that Kouga had died. And what was worse, he didn't die in battle like so many other brave young men she'd known.… He'd died in a two horse pile up on his way back to see her.
"This sucks!" she cried, "I'm too young to be a widow!"
"That's no reason to act like a ninny," Keade said.
"I haven't seen anyone in days!" Kagome despaired.
"You're not supposed to," Keade said,. "You're in mourning."
"I don't care," Kagome admitted. "I never even really felt anything for Kouga. We didn't even have our wedding night!" she fell down upon her bed, and wept. At that moment, Songo came in to the room, having heard nothing from before, but hearing say, "My life is over!"
"Oh Kagome," SOngo said, sitting beside her sister in law, and hugging her, "I know you must feel so horrible now, with Kouga gone. I miss him too. If I ever lost Hojo, I'd feel the very same."
"I Haven't even gone to anything fun in ages," Kagome said.
"Then come with me to Fuji," Songo said. "My family has a home there, were we can let this time pass. And I know you would love it. There are gatherings and parties every night, and in no time, your heart will mend, and you'll love again."
"No.. I'll never be able to love anyone else," Kagome said, "And there's only one man for me…And I can't have him!" Songo just hugged her and held her as she cried.
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Kagome threw her clothes in the trunks as she prepared to leave for Fuji with Songo. "Now, I want you to take Eri and Shippo with you," her mother said. "They'll be like a little piece of home while you're away."
"Oh boy!" Shippo said joyfully, "I've never seen Fuji before!" He carried out his sack of belongings out to the buggy, and waited for Kagome.
"I'll miss you., Mother" Kagome said, holding back tears. "Please watch out for Grandpa."
"I could do nothing less," her mother said, hugging her.
"Bye Kagome," Yuka and Ayumi said, both hugging their sister. "Have a safe trip."
"I will," Kagome said. "Who's driving us to Fuji anyway?" she asked her mother as they left the house together, with Eri lifting three heavy trunks behind them.
"At your services, madams," Miroku said, holding the reins. "I am sorry for your, Kagome. I hope I offer you any comfort you can take of me."
"No thanks," kagome mumbled as she got in the back with Songo. "How did we get stuck with him?"
"He's the only man left in a hundred mile radius," Songo said.
"Thank goodness for Fuji," Kagome said as the cart began to roll away. "There must be lots of guys there."
"Of course," Songo said, "That's where half of them ran off to."
"Cowards!" Kagome said, "Why didn't they go fight?"
"Because they claim to be stationed there," Songo said. "But I suspect they are there for the women and parties. Lady Kikyo throws a party every other afternoon, and entertains men in between."
"Gross!" Kagome said.
"Yes," Songo said, "But that's life."
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Act Two: Scene Three
Songo and Kagome arrived in Fuji, and packed away their luggage at Songo's Aunt Kagura's palace. Kagome was overtaken by the sheer grandness of the city of Fuji. It was beyond anything she'd ever seen before. Behind her, Eri and Shippo carted trunks and bags from the buggy up to the spare rooms. Kagome gasped as she saw how beautiful the guest rooms were. They were even more grand than the master bedroom of Edo. She could scarcely take it all in.
"Miss Kagome," Eri shouted from the bottom of the stairs. "You've got a visitor!"
"Huh? I visitor here?" Kagoem asked. "Know one but my family knows I'm here." She walked down the stairs, and waiting in the parlor was a guest of inexcusable demeanor. As soon as Aunt Kagura had seen him, she fainted and called for her smelling salts.
"Well, I thought it was you, puling in," Inu-yasha Butler said as he took off his hat and bowed. "I'd recognize that sweet face anywhere."
"Why are you so cheerful?" Kagome demanded, crossing her arms. "I thought I told you I didn't want to see you again."
'You'll have to excuse me from my behavior they last time we met. I was drunk at the time." Inu-yasha said, giving her that smile again.
"Big surprise." Kagome said, dripping with sarcasm.
"Yeah, well, you're quite intoxicating." Inu-yasha remarked.
"Don't start," Kagome said sternly. 'I'll forgive you this time, because as you say, you weren't yourself."
"Then I'm blessed beyond measure," he said sarcastically, "To be forgiven by such a graceful and refined young woman… Or should say young widow? That Kouga of yours sure didn't last very long. Then again, what man could the presence of one such as you."
"Uh.. You flatter me sir," She said snidely. At that moment, Shippo came floating in in the form of a pink bubble, which began taking a bite of Inu-yasha's head.
"You're making miss mad," Shippo said as he chewed. "Get out now!"
Inu-yasha reached up with his claw, and with one scratch, popped Shippo's bubble. Now defleated, he fell to the ground, and returned to his proper shape. Inu-yasha looked at him, then picked him up by the tail. "What's this?" Inu-yasha asked. "You're pet rat?"
"I'm a fox, heathen!" Shippo shouted. Kagome rushed over, and grabbed the kitsune away from Inu-yasha.
"He's my servant," Kagome answered. " I brought him from home, and I don't want you to hurt him."
"Well, I can feel my welcome being strained. I think I'll go now." he said, turning to the door. "Oh, by the way, I'm hosting my own ball tomorrow night at my palace. Here are some invitations, if you're interested." he said, handing over a parcel. Kagome began to open it immediately.
"A party?!" Kagome said with delight, "This is so unexpected." When the parcel was open, she pulled out the loveliest pink bonnet. "Oh!" she gasped. "This is beautiful!"
"Yeah, I figured you could wear it for the ball," Inu-yasha said, butting his hat on his head. "It'd get you out of this fake mourning."
"It's not fake!" Kagome shouted at him. "I'm really sad for Kouga. But this makes me less sad." she said tying the hat on. Inu-yasha left her to her own devices, and left.
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Outside, Inu-yasha climbed into a covered carriage, his young companion waiting inside.
"Who is the lovely young girl?" Kikyo asked him as she pulled her enormous fur coat closer about her shoulders.
"No one," Inu-yasha said. "Just a friend. Why? You jealous?"
"I might be." Kikyo replied, smiling wickedly at him.
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The next night, at the grand gala, Kagome, Songo, and Aunt Kagura sat along the back wall. They didn't want to be rude by not accepting the invitations, but they were still in mourning, so they refused to dance. However, Kagome was dying to get up and dance. She felt her feet tapping to the rhythm of the music just sitting there. She watched the other guests twirl and jump about gracefully, their gowns and suits and uniforms so spectacularly fine, and casting an array of colors and sparkles about the floor.
Then, Doctor Totosai took the stage at the and of the ball room, and announced, "I hope you fine young people are having a good time?," he chuckled. "We are honored to be the guests of so fine and outstanding a young man as Sesshomaru of the Imperial Guard, and his brother, Captain Inu-yasha. One of our bravest heroes, running blockades to bring us fine silks and laces from Kyoto in the south. Now, I would like to begin an interesting, and rather shocking event for all of you. To raise money for the Cause, we are going let young men bid on the women of their choice." the people gasped at such an outlandish suggestion, but then the young ladies cheered. "Now, shall we start the bidding?" Several young men bid quite highly for the ladies of their choice. The most was 2000 yen.
"Come on boys," Totosai said. "I'm sure the lovely ladies here are worth more to you than that."
"1500 yen," Sesshomaru said. Everyone looked at him, their eyes wide with surprise.
"For which woman?" Totosai asked.
"For Mrs. Kouga Hamilton," Sesshomaru said matter-of-factly.
"Oh no you don't," Inu-yasha yelled. "20000 yen for Kagome!"
"25000," Sesshomaru said.
"30000," Inu-yasha countered.
"35," Sesshomaru said.
"45!" Inu-yasha shouted.
"50000 yen," Sesshomaru said.
"Fine," Inu-yasha humphed. "Take her. But I want the next dance."
"Of course," Sesshomaru said, smiling his too scarcely seen smile . "I always let you have them when I'm done."
"Now wait a minute!" Totosai said. "Kagome Hamilton is in mourning. I don't think she'd even consider dancing at a time like this."
"Like h#&& I wouldn't!" Kagome shouted. She leaped up, and rushed over to Sesshomaru. Poor Aunt Kagura fainted dead away, with Songo and several ladies fanning her and putting smelling salts under her nose, trying to revive her.
Kagome bowed to her partner, and began to dance with the others about her. She was the only woman dancing on the floor dressed in black, but she didn't care. She was dancing! Actually dancing! And with a really hot guy to boot! She was having such a good time, she didn;'t even care when she was handed off to dance with Inu-yasha. It was like that all night. First she'd dance with one brother. Then the other. Sesshomaru was so handsome and debonair, and so light on his feet! Too bad he only had one arm. Kagome would have like very much to have him hold her in both arms.
"So," Kagome said to Sesshomaru after the fourth dance. "How did you lose my arm?"
"My brother cut it off." He said, as if it were no matter at all.
"What?!" Kagome squeaked. She looked over at Inu-yasha. He was drinking and cutting up and being a general nuisance again.
"We were fighting over the favor of a young woman," Sesshomaru continued to explain. "I won the lady's favor, but I lost my arm."
"How awful!" Kagome said. "Wait, what did Inu-yasha lose?"
"He lost something more considerable," Sesshomaru said. An idea came into Kagome's mind that she really didn't want to consider.
"Well, that would explain why he's such a grump," she muttered.
"Yes, losing one's honor is a terrible thing." Seshomaru clarified.
"Oh, that!" Kagome said, relieved. "I thought you meant something else."
"There have been times that I have been tempted to relieve him of that as well," Sesshomaru said, smiling yet again.
"Hey bro," Inu-yasha said, staggering just a little bit, "It's my turn with the lady now."
"She's all yours," Sesshomaru said, gently passing her hand to his brother's. "But I warn you, she has a very vivid imagination," he smiled, winked, and strode off to speak with some of his other acquaintances.
"What was all that about your imagination?" Inu-yasha asked Kagome as they twirled about. "YOu haven't been picturing me naked, have you?" he asked her, giving his intimidating fanged grin.
"Not exactly," Kagome said with nervous giggle.
"Maybe if you stick around after the party, you won't have do so much imagining." Inu-yasha whispered into her ear.
"You're drunk again," Kagome said, getting mad.
"Oh come on, admit it," Inu-yasha said, grabbing hold of her butt, "You like me drunk. I'm more exciting this way, and so are you." He leaned down, and starting smelling her neck. Kagome, not feeling all that insulted, but still not wanting to cause a scene, drove the heel of her shoe into Inu-yasha foot.
"OOOOWWWWW!!!!" Inu-yasha cried, grabbing his injured foot and jumping up and down on the other.
"Opps!" Kagome said, innocently, "Clumsy me."
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AN: This is getting pretty good! ;-) Review!
The gloves are off, folks! We bring you nonstop hilarity and innuendos!
Act Two: Scene One
Kagome stood in the white satin wedding gown, the white veil draped over her head and back. She knew most girls would be happy on this day… but she wasn't. She'd seen her beloved Hojo married away just days before. Now it was her turn. And all aournd them, was talk of war. War between Tokyo and Kyoto. War for the lands of the North. Such wars would take Hojo, and other men, away from here. This broke Kagome's heart even more. She began to cry, dreading the days to come…
At that moment, Keade came in. "They are ready for you, Kagome," the old priestess said, as she brought the veil down over Kagome's face.
"I don't want to do this," Kagome said.
"It's too late," Keade said. "You've promised yourself to young Kouga, and even if he let you go, you couldn't have Hojo now."
"I know," Kagome said, wiping at the tears, "But I still don't want to do this."
"Buck up, child," Keade said. "Perfomr your duty as a woman. Eri, take her train." The girl; picked up the trailing fabric, and Kagome walked from the room, to where her grandfather stood.
"Oh Kagome," her grandfather said, taking her arm. "It's just as I pictured it. You're marrying someone respectable, who loves you with all his heart."
"Yes," she said. "Yes he does love me, doesn't he?" Kagome said, perking up. She snuffled, and said, "Alright. Let's do this." And she was led to her fate.
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The gentlemen sat around the parlor after the lovely wedding. Kagome was off with her sisters, talking about the palnning for her bridal night, as the men (and you-kai) sat around, talking politics, and drinking wine.
"We've got to fight!" Nobunaga said. "It's the only decent thing to do,"
"You're right," Kouga agreed. "We must protect your lands, and our women!"
"Get serious here," Inu-yasha said. "You telling me you want to go up against Naraku and his horde of savage wind demons? Feh. Count me out."
"Why, little brother," Sesshomaru said, "Don't you want to fight?"
"Wanting fight and wanting to get killed are just the same. Leastways, they are to me. You guys all run off and get killed. I'll stay here and console the women."
"Not MY woman!" Kouga shouted. The others held him back, as he said, "Of you so much as lay a hand on her head, I'll eat your heart, and drink you blood!"
"I wasn't thinking of touching her head." Inu-yasha smirked.
Kouga growled, and reach out to strangle In-yasha.
"I like this consoling business," Miroku Kennedy said, "Perhaps I shall stay as well."
"I now your mind," Old Mr. Higurashi O'Hara said, "You mean to soil the honor of my youngest grandchild! You listen to me, you'll marry her properly, or you'll never se so much as a glimpse of her."
"I've already seen her, and she's quite exquisite." Miroku replied.
Suddenly, a rider burst into the room on horseback, shouting, "Its war! It's war! Naraku and his wind demons are coming in from Kyoto! It's war!!!!"
"It's war!!!!" the men shouted. They ran out of the house, and leaped on their horses. Kagome and the other women leaned out of various windows. Kagome shouted, "Kouga! Where are you going?! We haven't consummated this marriage yet!!"
"We will as soon as I get back, Kagome!" Kouga shouted up to her. "I have to go enlist! It's war!" he shouted, riding away.
"Great…"Kagome muttered, turning back into her bedroom. "No I'm never going to get #$%&"
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Act Two: Scene Two
Kagome now sat in front of her mirror, draped in black. She looked like Death. She'd been dressed this way ever since she got the letter saying that Kouga had died. And what was worse, he didn't die in battle like so many other brave young men she'd known.… He'd died in a two horse pile up on his way back to see her.
"This sucks!" she cried, "I'm too young to be a widow!"
"That's no reason to act like a ninny," Keade said.
"I haven't seen anyone in days!" Kagome despaired.
"You're not supposed to," Keade said,. "You're in mourning."
"I don't care," Kagome admitted. "I never even really felt anything for Kouga. We didn't even have our wedding night!" she fell down upon her bed, and wept. At that moment, Songo came in to the room, having heard nothing from before, but hearing say, "My life is over!"
"Oh Kagome," SOngo said, sitting beside her sister in law, and hugging her, "I know you must feel so horrible now, with Kouga gone. I miss him too. If I ever lost Hojo, I'd feel the very same."
"I Haven't even gone to anything fun in ages," Kagome said.
"Then come with me to Fuji," Songo said. "My family has a home there, were we can let this time pass. And I know you would love it. There are gatherings and parties every night, and in no time, your heart will mend, and you'll love again."
"No.. I'll never be able to love anyone else," Kagome said, "And there's only one man for me…And I can't have him!" Songo just hugged her and held her as she cried.
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Kagome threw her clothes in the trunks as she prepared to leave for Fuji with Songo. "Now, I want you to take Eri and Shippo with you," her mother said. "They'll be like a little piece of home while you're away."
"Oh boy!" Shippo said joyfully, "I've never seen Fuji before!" He carried out his sack of belongings out to the buggy, and waited for Kagome.
"I'll miss you., Mother" Kagome said, holding back tears. "Please watch out for Grandpa."
"I could do nothing less," her mother said, hugging her.
"Bye Kagome," Yuka and Ayumi said, both hugging their sister. "Have a safe trip."
"I will," Kagome said. "Who's driving us to Fuji anyway?" she asked her mother as they left the house together, with Eri lifting three heavy trunks behind them.
"At your services, madams," Miroku said, holding the reins. "I am sorry for your, Kagome. I hope I offer you any comfort you can take of me."
"No thanks," kagome mumbled as she got in the back with Songo. "How did we get stuck with him?"
"He's the only man left in a hundred mile radius," Songo said.
"Thank goodness for Fuji," Kagome said as the cart began to roll away. "There must be lots of guys there."
"Of course," Songo said, "That's where half of them ran off to."
"Cowards!" Kagome said, "Why didn't they go fight?"
"Because they claim to be stationed there," Songo said. "But I suspect they are there for the women and parties. Lady Kikyo throws a party every other afternoon, and entertains men in between."
"Gross!" Kagome said.
"Yes," Songo said, "But that's life."
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Act Two: Scene Three
Songo and Kagome arrived in Fuji, and packed away their luggage at Songo's Aunt Kagura's palace. Kagome was overtaken by the sheer grandness of the city of Fuji. It was beyond anything she'd ever seen before. Behind her, Eri and Shippo carted trunks and bags from the buggy up to the spare rooms. Kagome gasped as she saw how beautiful the guest rooms were. They were even more grand than the master bedroom of Edo. She could scarcely take it all in.
"Miss Kagome," Eri shouted from the bottom of the stairs. "You've got a visitor!"
"Huh? I visitor here?" Kagoem asked. "Know one but my family knows I'm here." She walked down the stairs, and waiting in the parlor was a guest of inexcusable demeanor. As soon as Aunt Kagura had seen him, she fainted and called for her smelling salts.
"Well, I thought it was you, puling in," Inu-yasha Butler said as he took off his hat and bowed. "I'd recognize that sweet face anywhere."
"Why are you so cheerful?" Kagome demanded, crossing her arms. "I thought I told you I didn't want to see you again."
'You'll have to excuse me from my behavior they last time we met. I was drunk at the time." Inu-yasha said, giving her that smile again.
"Big surprise." Kagome said, dripping with sarcasm.
"Yeah, well, you're quite intoxicating." Inu-yasha remarked.
"Don't start," Kagome said sternly. 'I'll forgive you this time, because as you say, you weren't yourself."
"Then I'm blessed beyond measure," he said sarcastically, "To be forgiven by such a graceful and refined young woman… Or should say young widow? That Kouga of yours sure didn't last very long. Then again, what man could the presence of one such as you."
"Uh.. You flatter me sir," She said snidely. At that moment, Shippo came floating in in the form of a pink bubble, which began taking a bite of Inu-yasha's head.
"You're making miss mad," Shippo said as he chewed. "Get out now!"
Inu-yasha reached up with his claw, and with one scratch, popped Shippo's bubble. Now defleated, he fell to the ground, and returned to his proper shape. Inu-yasha looked at him, then picked him up by the tail. "What's this?" Inu-yasha asked. "You're pet rat?"
"I'm a fox, heathen!" Shippo shouted. Kagome rushed over, and grabbed the kitsune away from Inu-yasha.
"He's my servant," Kagome answered. " I brought him from home, and I don't want you to hurt him."
"Well, I can feel my welcome being strained. I think I'll go now." he said, turning to the door. "Oh, by the way, I'm hosting my own ball tomorrow night at my palace. Here are some invitations, if you're interested." he said, handing over a parcel. Kagome began to open it immediately.
"A party?!" Kagome said with delight, "This is so unexpected." When the parcel was open, she pulled out the loveliest pink bonnet. "Oh!" she gasped. "This is beautiful!"
"Yeah, I figured you could wear it for the ball," Inu-yasha said, butting his hat on his head. "It'd get you out of this fake mourning."
"It's not fake!" Kagome shouted at him. "I'm really sad for Kouga. But this makes me less sad." she said tying the hat on. Inu-yasha left her to her own devices, and left.
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Outside, Inu-yasha climbed into a covered carriage, his young companion waiting inside.
"Who is the lovely young girl?" Kikyo asked him as she pulled her enormous fur coat closer about her shoulders.
"No one," Inu-yasha said. "Just a friend. Why? You jealous?"
"I might be." Kikyo replied, smiling wickedly at him.
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The next night, at the grand gala, Kagome, Songo, and Aunt Kagura sat along the back wall. They didn't want to be rude by not accepting the invitations, but they were still in mourning, so they refused to dance. However, Kagome was dying to get up and dance. She felt her feet tapping to the rhythm of the music just sitting there. She watched the other guests twirl and jump about gracefully, their gowns and suits and uniforms so spectacularly fine, and casting an array of colors and sparkles about the floor.
Then, Doctor Totosai took the stage at the and of the ball room, and announced, "I hope you fine young people are having a good time?," he chuckled. "We are honored to be the guests of so fine and outstanding a young man as Sesshomaru of the Imperial Guard, and his brother, Captain Inu-yasha. One of our bravest heroes, running blockades to bring us fine silks and laces from Kyoto in the south. Now, I would like to begin an interesting, and rather shocking event for all of you. To raise money for the Cause, we are going let young men bid on the women of their choice." the people gasped at such an outlandish suggestion, but then the young ladies cheered. "Now, shall we start the bidding?" Several young men bid quite highly for the ladies of their choice. The most was 2000 yen.
"Come on boys," Totosai said. "I'm sure the lovely ladies here are worth more to you than that."
"1500 yen," Sesshomaru said. Everyone looked at him, their eyes wide with surprise.
"For which woman?" Totosai asked.
"For Mrs. Kouga Hamilton," Sesshomaru said matter-of-factly.
"Oh no you don't," Inu-yasha yelled. "20000 yen for Kagome!"
"25000," Sesshomaru said.
"30000," Inu-yasha countered.
"35," Sesshomaru said.
"45!" Inu-yasha shouted.
"50000 yen," Sesshomaru said.
"Fine," Inu-yasha humphed. "Take her. But I want the next dance."
"Of course," Sesshomaru said, smiling his too scarcely seen smile . "I always let you have them when I'm done."
"Now wait a minute!" Totosai said. "Kagome Hamilton is in mourning. I don't think she'd even consider dancing at a time like this."
"Like h#&& I wouldn't!" Kagome shouted. She leaped up, and rushed over to Sesshomaru. Poor Aunt Kagura fainted dead away, with Songo and several ladies fanning her and putting smelling salts under her nose, trying to revive her.
Kagome bowed to her partner, and began to dance with the others about her. She was the only woman dancing on the floor dressed in black, but she didn't care. She was dancing! Actually dancing! And with a really hot guy to boot! She was having such a good time, she didn;'t even care when she was handed off to dance with Inu-yasha. It was like that all night. First she'd dance with one brother. Then the other. Sesshomaru was so handsome and debonair, and so light on his feet! Too bad he only had one arm. Kagome would have like very much to have him hold her in both arms.
"So," Kagome said to Sesshomaru after the fourth dance. "How did you lose my arm?"
"My brother cut it off." He said, as if it were no matter at all.
"What?!" Kagome squeaked. She looked over at Inu-yasha. He was drinking and cutting up and being a general nuisance again.
"We were fighting over the favor of a young woman," Sesshomaru continued to explain. "I won the lady's favor, but I lost my arm."
"How awful!" Kagome said. "Wait, what did Inu-yasha lose?"
"He lost something more considerable," Sesshomaru said. An idea came into Kagome's mind that she really didn't want to consider.
"Well, that would explain why he's such a grump," she muttered.
"Yes, losing one's honor is a terrible thing." Seshomaru clarified.
"Oh, that!" Kagome said, relieved. "I thought you meant something else."
"There have been times that I have been tempted to relieve him of that as well," Sesshomaru said, smiling yet again.
"Hey bro," Inu-yasha said, staggering just a little bit, "It's my turn with the lady now."
"She's all yours," Sesshomaru said, gently passing her hand to his brother's. "But I warn you, she has a very vivid imagination," he smiled, winked, and strode off to speak with some of his other acquaintances.
"What was all that about your imagination?" Inu-yasha asked Kagome as they twirled about. "YOu haven't been picturing me naked, have you?" he asked her, giving his intimidating fanged grin.
"Not exactly," Kagome said with nervous giggle.
"Maybe if you stick around after the party, you won't have do so much imagining." Inu-yasha whispered into her ear.
"You're drunk again," Kagome said, getting mad.
"Oh come on, admit it," Inu-yasha said, grabbing hold of her butt, "You like me drunk. I'm more exciting this way, and so are you." He leaned down, and starting smelling her neck. Kagome, not feeling all that insulted, but still not wanting to cause a scene, drove the heel of her shoe into Inu-yasha foot.
"OOOOWWWWW!!!!" Inu-yasha cried, grabbing his injured foot and jumping up and down on the other.
"Opps!" Kagome said, innocently, "Clumsy me."
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AN: This is getting pretty good! ;-) Review!