Inuyasha followed the lead of Sesshoumaru and walked into the dining hall. His mind was preoccupied with that mysterious girl. He dismissed the thought as he sat down next to Sesshoumaru. He glanced around glumly. The emperor had not arrived yet, and the nobleman and their families were filling up the dining hall.

"Inuyasha!" A familiar voice from behind called him.

Inuyasha turned around, only to see his childhood friend, Miroku walking towards him.

"Miroku. It's you always as perverted still?" Inuyasha said, in a sarcastic voice.

"Now, Inuyasha! Is that how you greet your good friend!" Miroku said looking a little hurt.

"Keh. Whatever" Came Inuyasha response.

"Inuyasha, I heard you got a pretty wife." Miroku said looking rather… Interested.

"I ain't got a wife!" Inuyasha snapped, getting a little pissed off.

"Sorry, getting a pretty wife." Miroku corrected.

"Keh Not interested." Inuyasha said looking away.

"What! You've got a thing for guys!" Miroku asked looking shocked.

"Shut up, you ass! I'm a normal guy alright? I just… don't like arranged marriages." Inuyasha said, little embarrassed.

"Oh, so dear Inuyasha is in search of his one true love. How… romantic." Miroku said in a bored voice.

"Lord Higurashi and his daughter, Kikyou" the announcer said aloud.

All heads turned to see a tall man dressed finely with a young lady walking in.

Sesshoumaru nudged Inuyasha.

"There's your future wife."

Inuyasha turned to look. He glanced at the girl. She was rather pretty, dressed extremely expensive, with gold and sliver all over. Was this doll his future wife?

"Oh Inuyasha, you got quite a catch!" Miroku exclaimed.

"Keh. She looks like a flower vase." Inuyasha replied.

"Don't say that Inuyasha, her family has rejected many suitors, you should be lucky that her father accepted the proposal." Miroku said in a matter-of-fact voice.

"Whatever. She looks all high and mighty." Inuyasha scoffed.

"I thought she had a sister…They look rather alike, you know." Miroku said, looking around.

"Not interested." Inuyasha replied in a bored voice.

"The younger sister of the Higurashi family did not attend I see," Sesshoumaru added.

"None of my business." Inuyasha said.

"She is said to be rather… different." Miroku added.

Different?

"Indeed. They say she… is rather different from her sister." Sesshoumaru added.

"Keh… How different could they be? All decked in jewelry and fine robes." Inuyasha said.

"Well, according to the gossips, this younger sister, is the exact opposite of her sister. Not as Lady-like maybe." Miroku guessed.

Inuyasha looked away. Who cares anyway? He glanced at his 'future bride' she sat there all stiff and hard like a picture. Just as he guessed.

Most of the guests had already sat down, awaiting the entrance of he emperor.

Suddenly, the door slid open. All heads turned to look at this new 'guest'.

Inuyasha, sensing all the commotion. Turned to look as well.

His eyes widened. Wasn't she-

The girl wore a pale white kimono with pink shadings and Cherry blossoms printed around. Her long ebony hair was let loose to flow freely behind her back. One side was tucked behind her right ear, with a sakura.

The girl whispered to the announcer.

"Younger daughter of the Higurashi family." The announcer said as the girl, now red in the face, quickly stumbled towards her family.

As soon she sat down, whispers filled the room.

"So, this is the younger sister of the Higurashi family. Interesting." Miroku said

Inuyasha stared at her. A familiar scent of Sakura filled his nose. This girl was the… Kagome! That's right.

"Inuyasha? What's with you?" Miroku asked, waving his hand in front of Inuyasha's face.

Inuyasha blinked and realized what he was doing. He smacked away Miroku's hand and looked away, although, his sight never left the girl, now sat next to her older sister, looking bored.

"The girl's really special right… Coming in after her family and all…" Miroku said.

"Keh… So what?" Inuyasha said.

"She isn't any flower vase right? Look at her dressing, although a little shabby, it rather fits her." Miroku asked.

Inuyasha mentally agreed. She was… different.

"Come Inuyasha, we must go over to your future wife's family." Sesshoumaru said as he rose from his seat.

Inuyasha stubbornly sat there, refusing to move.

"Inuyasha. Stop disgracing us." Sesshoumaru snapped.

Inuyasha got up and stomped after his brother, scowling. Miroku sighed , got up and strolled back to his seat.

The walk towards the Higurashi family was rather short and Inuyasha was rather reluctant, although, half of his mind was telling him to speed up and meet that Kagome girl.

"Good evening, Lord Higurashi, I am Sesshoumaru and this is my brother, Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru introduced.

Inuyasha looked away.

"Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru warned.

"Hi. Whatever alright?" Inuyasha snapped.

Kikyou frowned. Was this her future husband? She examined him. Long sliver hair, amber eyes, all in red and… DOG EARS! She widened her eyes.

Kagome looked at this 'future brother in law of hers'. This guy was… familiar. Red… and sliver…Was this…. THAT GUY!

She glanced at him… Sliver hair… and dog ears! Her eyes softened… Cute, she thought. A little smile broke across her face.

Inuyasha noticed Kikyou staring horribly at his ears. They twitched uncomfortably and he decided to return her stare with an angry one.

Kagome noticed the guy, named Inuyasha's cute ears twitch and she couldn't help but let a giggle loose.

All eyes turned towards her. Kagome felt her face turn red…

Inuyasha stared at her. What was wrong with this girl! Giggling all of a sudden… He stared at her.

Kagome looked up and stared at Inuyasha. His amber eyes met her chocolate brown ones.

Inuyasha stared into Kagome's eyes. There was something special about her eyes. As if they were telling a thousand stories. They were… Very interesting to look at…

Kagome was drowned in Inuyasha's stare. She had never seen such a special eye colour. Amber. The amber orbs were staring straight at her, as if asking her something.

Suddenly, the announcer shouted that the emperor had arrived. All the scattered guests, including Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru and Miroku hurried back to their seats.

The emperor announced that the banquet had begun, as palace maid scurried out and started to serve dishes.

Inuyasha's eyes, however, never left the spot where Kagome sat, his amber eyes fixed on her.