Authors note: I don't own Inu-Yasha
I am so mad right now because my computer is being stupid and this is the third time I had to restart my computer while writing the chapter and having to re-do it all. So grr. Also I started today a new school (Monday). Long story short I was failing in the French emersion program so they sent me back to my old school. So along with coping with the new school, work, and the stupid chapter being jinxed there will only be one chapter this week. And that's final. Sorry I am still major-ly peeved because I've been trying to write this chapter ALL weekend and it keeps re-starting. Oh yah and hope you had a nice Halloween! I know I did!
Oo0Japanese Words0oOLast time I swear it is! Mrs. Know-it-all knows nothing as I have been informed that info was WRONG! And I was RIGHT! So you aren't confused…
San - Mr. Mrs. Miss., ect. It's used whenever
you need to be polite.
Sama - shows more honor than san
Dono -
the highest honorific you can use it shows the up most honor.
Chan
- for a female friend, someone your close too. It can also be used
for little children or between lovers.
Kun - used for males that
are friends
Lady Sesshomaru – Yay! I'm glad you liked it! And I'll be sure to do that! cough crazy cough Jks jks.
RavenSilverKat – I guess you're right. I should try. And maybe…I will. Thank you for the encouragement.
TabbyKit- you gotta love me
Dream- Sure thing!
Gaviveww – Oh my gosh! I love you! I try so hard to make it visual. I was having some trouble before but thank you! I guess I'm a bit mature for a 13. I have fun in the creative apartment like I draw, I'm into drama, and I write. In fact I'm trying to write a book after this fiction and I'm going to try and get it published. But I'm getting bad at all the other subjects so everyone thinks I'm stupid. One of the reasons I was dropped out of my school. They thought I was dumb I just didn't try. Your review for chapter 15 made me happy. Thank you so much for the smile!
Egyptian Pristess Jasmine – Sesshomaru tried to hide the fact he had actually fallen in love with Kagome. Yay! You got it! Smile smile
Shezel – Sorry, my fault. I'm glad you liked it though!
Foxstar2k2 – Really? THANK YOU!
Tay&Sess – Just read the bottom Authors Note when you're done… eh heh
Blah blah blah blah – THANK YOU! Some know it all told me that those explanations were WRONG and so she said that. Oh yah and sorry bout the adding or else very insulting. Thank you for the heads up! But I won't put it on EVERY one because on some things it doesn't sound right, and plus… it is in English. Lol I know that's not an excuse but forgive me.
Inulvr - lol yah I have a wrong mind so if you didn't get it it's ok. Lol. And yet I still don't want to do lemon… why? Anyways, I'm glad you like it. Make all those KagSess meanies go away!
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Chapter 16: But He Wouldn't Let Go
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Inu-Yasha was thinking to himself the past few weeks since he had seen Kagome. She didn't seem upset anymore. She didn't seem sad or forgotten. She seemed almost happy that she was serving under Sesshomaru, which seemed to Inu-Yasha stupid. He had also been reflecting about how it all happened. Why Kagome was where she was. At the moment he was sitting in a tree near the village where the others were resting and helping Kikyou and Kaede.
"So Kagome was coming to me. She knew Kikyou was alive and that I was going to go with Kikyou. Kagome was willing to put my feelings before hers. She wanted me to be happy. And then I had to blow it all by saying she meant nothing. She meant everything; she was my best friend. Not to mention my only friend at the time. She put up with me I don't know how many times. She supported me through every battle when she wasn't captured…Kagome was supportive, loving, and caring. Always wanting the best for me before herself. I can't believe I never saw this. I guess you really don't know what you got till its go…"
"Inu-Yasha?"
"WHAT!"
"Geez Inu-Yasha! You don't need to get so angry. If anyone should be angry it should be me because I wont be able to see Kagome." Shippou whined.
Miroku brushed the kitsune off of his shoulder and beckoned him to go back to the village.
"Yah, I'm seriously wondering what the maids at this castle look like…and what their kimono's look like."
Inu-Yasha sighed and raised an eyebrow as he jumped down.
"Ok. One, all the maids are going to be demons who won't want anything to do with you and will rip you to shreds if you try something. Two… Sesshomaru's a cold fish. I doubt he'd ever even get an escort for this party let alone a mate."
"I see…"
"So Monk, why did you come to bother me?"
"Well, me and Sango-Chan think it would be best to leave for the castle now as the party date is in two days."
"You're right. I just go have to ask Kikyou if she's coming and then we're off. So you better start packing quickly…"
"We are already packed but Inu-Yasha… Do you think it's a good idea to be inviting Kikyou though? Kagome might get angry, blowup at you and try to do something, cause a scene, and then in the end we all say our prayers when Sesshomaru gets really mad."
"I don't care. I have to bring Kikyou. Did you know if you bring someone along with you you're status is hired? And I need all the heightening of status I can get… because… I'm… a…"
"Hanyou."
"Shut up Monk! Now get outta my way and if you don't we aren't going."
"I'd never get in your way Inu-Yasha."
Inu-Yasha growled sarcastically as he pushed past Miroku. Inu-Yasha ran to a hut in the village that belonged to one of the villagers was being held as they were sick. Kikyou was helping them get better.
"Kikyou!"
Kikyou turned around and made a sound to make Inu-Yasha be quiet. She got up slowly and went to the door where Inu-Yasha was waiting impatiently. Kikyou was completely calm.
"What is it Inu-Yasha?" Kikyou said, a façade in her tone.
"You know how I asked you to come to that special occasion in my brothers honor before?"
"Inu-Yasha for the second time I am not going. I am a miko. This is a demons occasion."
"But Kikyou you are my future mate. And besides Kagome's going to be there, she's a miko! "
"I don't care. Can't you understand that I don't want to go? Anyways, Kagome is a maid so it doesn't matter if she is a miko or not."
"Fine. I'm going now then."
"Bye."
And without a kiss or a hug Kikyou turned around and went back to tending to the sick woman. Inu-Yasha growled as he watched this. He made sure Kikyou would not be able to hear though. 51 years had passed since the last time he was with her. Being dead and 51 years had a big effect on Kikyou. Lately Kikyou had been passive, pessimistic, whiny, and disagreeable. Her and Inu-Yasha did not mix anymore.
Finally Inu-Yasha saw Sango and Miroku loading their stuff on Kirara at the outskirts of the village. Sango turned to Inu-Yasha and smiled as she jumped onto Kirara.
"Hey Inu-Yasha! Ready to go?"
"I sure am!" Inu-Yasha said, smiling back.
"Ok… then lets be off… Inu-Yasha you must lead the way… how far do you think it'll be and how long will it take?" Miroku asked.
"Well… I'm guessing we can take our time and walk. It is pretty far but we are also going to take a rest in a village nearby. Also we might get there early so we can freshen up in the village by the castle until the party."
"Got it." Sango replied while asking Kirara to rise up into the air and the trip began.
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"I don't get it Kagome-Chan! You have a perfect body!"
"Huh?"
Kagome was getting fitted by Kyoko who was taking measurements. It was the afternoon and the castle was bustling about trying to get ready for the next day.
"Well it's true! Look. All I'm saying is that you have a big bust, nice hips, and a tiny waist."
Kagome giggled in embarrassment. Kagome had come to seriously love having someone around like Kyoko who had the same problems. Kagome's tail swished slowly, making Kyoko laugh.
"Yah know Kagome-Chan… we ought to put your tail on a leash."
Kagome grabbed her tail protectively and made a fake shocked expression.
"My precious tail!"
"Your ears are twitching."
Kagome giggled and touched her ears.
"So they were."
That only made the girls laugh harder. But the laughter soon ceased when a knock at the door could be heard. Kyoko stifled a giggle as Kagome tried to act proper and mature.
"Hai? Please come in!"
The door opened revealing Sesshomaru. Kagome blushed and nearly died of laughter. Maybe Sesshomaru knew it was a fake act? Sesshomaru seemed annoyed and raised an eyebrow. Kagome pressed her lips together and calmed down. Kyoko nearly died when she saw it was Sesshomaru. Kyoko was now on the floor bowing. Not helping the Kaogme giggling situation.
"Yes Sesshomaru-Sama?"
"I was wondering if Kyoko had the measurements yet. You both have jobs to be doing so you better get back to them. Understood?"
"Yes Sesshomaru-Sama." The two said in unison.
When Kyoko heard the door close she rolled onto her back and sighed a sigh of relief.
"That… was… scary…" Kyoko mentioned, seeming exasperated. Kagome laughed.
"Not really. You get used to it."
"He comes to you're room a lot?" Kyoko asked with a playful look on her face.
"You are so wrong Kyoko. No, but he surprises me ALL the time. Like the time out in the garden, office… he only came to my room once…"
"WHAT!"
"No, not like that. I was taking a bath and then he knocked on the door because my necklace fell off in his room and I didn't know it was him so I went out with just a towel one thinking it was you and…"
"Wait, did you say you were in HIS room? Kagome…"
"No, he wanted to show me where his room was so if anything happened to Rin I could tell him."
"Sure."
"Kyoko!"
"Sorry gotta go… remember? We have jobs to do. Go to Rin."
"But Kyoko, I'm not done talking to…bang"
The door closed behind Kyoko. Kagome laughed and went into the little girls room where Rin was with Suzu. The rest of the day went normally and nothing eventful happened.
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Just a few hours until the party and the castle was bustling. Servants were everywhere making sure everything was perfect. Rin was being watched by Kyoko and Sesshomaru was nowhere in sight. Kagome sighed as she watched the party hall come alive with the lights and decorations. She soon felt something tap her on her shoulder. Kagome looked up to see the kind face of Etsu.
"My dear Kagome-Sama. We must get you into your kimono."
Kagome smiled. That was right. She got a new kimono. She thanked Etsu before running off to her room where Kyoko was waiting with a beautiful flowing black kimono with silver cherry blossoms. It was amazing and elegant. Kyoko smiled and helped Kagome put it on. When Kagome saw herself in the mirror she nearly gasped. The reflection was one that Kagome could have sworn was not hers. The Kimono was perfect everywhere. Totally accenting and adding emphasis to her assets, her hips, waist, and breasts. There was a cut from mid thigh down. There were still the big long sleeves, but there were pieces taken away so that from the end of her shoulder to the middle of the upper part of her arm there was no cloth, exposing creamy milky skin. The obi was just as pleasing to the eye as it was big and black.
"Kyoko… you must have spent forever on this!"
"Yah well, hey, it was for you Kagome!"
"THANK YOU!" Kagome cried as she ran over and hugged her friend. She was starting to cry tiny droplets and she laughed at herself for crying for such a stupid reason.
"It was nothing. Now Kagome. Time for your hair and makeup."
Kagome nodded and sat obediently as Kyoko sat her down and pulled her hair up in a bun but left the pink streaks dangling out. For makeup Kyoko tried to make Kagome even more beautiful by putting as least amount of make-up possible. Some eyeliner, light pink eye shadow, and some mascara. Kagome got up when Kyoko was done and looked in the mirror. Kaogme could hardly tell it was her once again.
"It's so great, I can't believe I have such good friends like you Kyoko."
"Once again, it was nothing." Kyoko said throwing her hands up in the air in her defense. There was a knock at the door.
"Hai, come in."
Kyoko thought it was Sesshomaru and went down to bow but when the door exposed Etsu she quickly got up, causing Kagome to giggle.
"Kagome are you done?"
"Yes."
"Sesshomaru would like to see you in his room."
Kagome nodded and said thank you before turning to Kyoko who winked at her and pushed Kagome forward a bit.
"Go on. You don't want to keep him waiting."
"I guess I wouldn't." Kagome agreed before heading out the door and into the hallway.
She was nearly knocked over by a servant who was running around in a rush. No one really noticed Kagome as they had their own problems, like the party in an hour's time. Kagome actually heard someone say people were starting to arrive.
Once Kagome finally reached Sesshomaru's room door she hesitated before knocking. What if this was the wrong room and she was embarrassed? Once she heard a 'come in' she was comforted but her comfort was soon replaced by fears of total rejection. What if Sesshomaru didn't approve her appearance? Would he… in a way… dump her? She slowly opened the door, Sesshomaru who was in front of a mirror checking his armor. He turned to her and she bowed.
"You called for me my Lord?"
"Yes, get up and come here."
Kagome nodded and stood up. She headed over to the spot where Sesshomaru was. He stared at her for a bit. She had surprised him. Never had he seen a demon or human ever look so elegant, even with hardly and make up on.
"Stay here."
Kagome had blushed slightly when she felt Sesshomaru gazing at her. Did he approve? Soon Sesshomaru appeared again but this time with something in his hand. Kagome stared at his hand.
"This is for you."
Sesshomaru opened his hand to reveal a beautiful jade necklace with diamonds encrusted on the rest of the necklace. Kagome gasped at the expensive gift and nearly fainted.
"For… for me?"
"Who else?"
"Well… I just wouldn't expect such an extravagant gift from you!"
"You are escorting me to this occasion and I would never expect my escort to not being wearing nice jewelry… here, let me help you put it on."
Kagome nodded, turned around and faced the mirror that was behind her. She watched as Sesshomaru's hands slipped the necklace around her neck. She felt his warm breath on the back of her neck as he fixed the clasp on the back. Kagome looked down at the necklace pendant of jade, which rested near her cleavage. Kagome could smell something new in Sesshomaru's scent but she didn't know what it was considering she had never smelt it before. She quickly turned around and managed a 'thank you Sess…' before Sesshomaru grabbed her at the sides of her arms and began to kiss her. Kagome resisted a bit because she was caught off guard but Sesshomaru didn't let go this time. Quickly Kagome stopped resisting and kissed him back just as fervently. Soon Kagome wriggled her arms free and put them around Sesshomaru's neck pulling her deeper into the kiss and driving Sesshomaru insane. His hands went to her waist moving ever so slowly downward, and his lips to her neck making Kagome moan slightly. As though in the most inappropriate time there was a knock at the door. Sesshomaru let out a low growl of displeasure, as he stood upright and walked away from Kagome to the door. Kagome was still standing there in disbelief at what had just happened.
Sesshomaru opened the door and saw Jaken.
"What is it Jaken?" Sesshomaru said sounding quiet annoyed.
"My Lord, it is nearly time for you to be introduced."
"Fine." Sesshomaru turned around to Kaogme who had now turned and was staring calmly at the door where Sesshomaru stood. "Kagome? I guess we should get going."
"Yes Sesshomaru-Sama."
Kagome had finally snapped out of her daze and was acting calm, cool and collected. Just the way Sesshomaru would want her to act. She was smiling as she went over to Sesshomaru's side.
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Authors note: I unno… but they almost got it on…lol. Oh my gosh I was like; I hope they don't hate me for this. So if you like it say so on the review, then there can be more of it…maybe even lemon if enough of you want it. But seriously… ONLY if you want it. OK? Ok. Oh yah, I'm evil and stressed so only one chapter this week. Sorry chaps!