Authors note: I don't own Inu-Yasha
Omg I am really sorry about this whole posting making problem. I am so stressed but I got 81 on my science test and made 30$ by raking leaves. So my life isn't going totally down hill. And yay! I am ready to announce I have a great idea for the next story so there will be sequels! And also I am proud to say I'm writing a book now and hoping to publish it, unfortunately this will effect the updating process, though I will try as I can. Oh, and the lemon, three will be none. I don't feel comfortable writing it so c'est la vie.
01/01/2005: Keh, I wrote this chapter a month ago and I still havn't posted it. Since my Internet isn't working I've been so mad I can't post chapters considering I have already finished this fanficiton at chapter 27 and am already done the first chapter to the sequel. Yay for me! I just can't wait for the Internet to work again so I can post. I am really excited because the storyline gets SO much better. I'm just really excited. Happy New Year! It's new years day today… oh and I'm willing to release the name of the sequel: Pieces of a Broken Heart. And I won't be adding all the chapters at once I'm going back to the schedule of Tuesdays and Thursdays so we don't get a long waiting period for the sequel when I don't have time to add a chapter. Ta for now!
05/06/2005- Omg my internet is working again and I'm gonna cry! Im so happy I can hardly breathe… YAY! OG I didn't have it for 6 months…. 6 MONTHS! But now it's back and I have great news! 1. No lemon in the future though it does have a couple of places where it leads into sex but then fades out coming back in the morning. 2. There are 27 chapters to this fanfics… yah I managed to finish in all my spare time! Not to mention theres already a sequel with 10 chapters! Im so excited and I hope you enjoy the rest as much as I did writing it! Luv you!
o0Japanese Words0o
Ookami- Wolf Demon
Gomen Gozaimasu- Sorry (formal)
o0Review Corner0o
Chapter 17Lady of Sesshomaru – You know, I'm beginning to anticipate and love your reviews. I love how you laughed because as long as you're laughing I'm happy. You see, sometimes I go out of my way to make people laugh in real life. You should come to the mall with me sometime and see what I do: go to the back of elevators and make farting noises, sit beside random people and start talking to them, take sugar packets from store condiments tables, take straws…omg it's a riot… in fact one of the reasons the chapter is a day late is because I went to the mall…
Ladyofthedragons1 – Yah that's lime, but if you want lemon it is going to be available
Speaker For The Five Year - Dodges sharp pointy object being thrown IM SORRRY!
RavenSilverKat – Meh, you got one of those things but no rapes, and that's because that would ruin my story line…at least none of those things this chapter… heh heh heh
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Chapter 18
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Kagome laughed at the jokes and acted properly while inside some of the people were boring her to death. She went through a lot to get to this day so she might as well make the best of it.
Sesshomaru noticed Kagome talking with the ladies and laughing and joking but he didn't see the happiness he normally saw, what he was seeing was a fake. Sesshomaru had on a few occasions seen Kagome genuinely very happy and this was not one of those times. He shrugged and got up.
"And now for the next part of the ceremony." Once Sesshomaru finished speaking he looked over to Kagome who's eyes were actually happy, for real this time. Kagome grinned as he stood up and held out his arm.
Sesshomaru took Kagome to the dance floor with the others following, He had no doubt it his mind Kagome would try her best to impress him or keep him in a moderate level of comfort. The band struck up and everyone begun to dance to the hypnotism rhythm of the fast waltz. Everyone seemed quiet interested in how Kagome danced. Once again they were wowed by her grace and beauty both on and off the dance floor. Her charm soon had every man in the dance room begging for her hand when it was time to switch partners. Of course Sesshomaru would rather kill every man in the room then let Kagome go with one of those horny lesser demons. Unfortunately for him, the most suitable person for Kagome around him at the moment was Inu-Yasha who wasn't too thrilled to be asked to dance but accepted seeing what his brother was in remembering the moment before dinner.
"Keh…"
"Hurry up Inu-Yasha, I am not happy about this decision either just please dance with…" But before Sesshomaru could finish his sentence one of the lesser youkai's mate's clung onto him and dragged him off, trying to prove they were better then Kagome. Kagome giggled before taking Inu-Yasha's hand and making all the men go off and find other women to dance with.
"I don't dance so don't be surprised if I suck." Inu-Yasha grumbled.
Kagome just giggled and lead Inu-Yasha onto the dance floor expecting him to not know how to dance at all, but he'd lied. He was moderately good, obviously better then some of the men at the party who were practically dragging their partners around.
"You can dance, you don't have to be down on yourself all the time you know though…"
"Ah hell, Kagome."
Kagome smiled, loving having her old friend around her again. Soon the music ended and a new song was about to start. Sesshomaru wanted to dance with Kagome but another woman had come and claimed him. He growled in frustration as he watched Inu-Yasha reluctantly hand Kagome over to that stupid wolf demon Kouga. Sesshomaru would not tolerate this. Kouga was one of the lesser horny Youkai he had been trying to keep Kagome away from.
"Stupid Hanyou." He growled lowly.
Kagome blushed when Kouga confronted her.
"So nice to see you again Kouga-Kun."
"Kagome, I'm really sorry, I never meant to…"
"It's ok…" Kagome said looking away still blushing as they danced. "Sesshomaru explained everything…" She looked at him again. "I understand I'm quiet I catch?" She giggled as she watched Kouga turn away and blush a bit.
"Naw, it's ok… let's just dance. And from the looks of it you better not make any moves because Sesshomaru does not seem pleased in Inu-Yasha's choice of my dance partner."
Kouga could hold back no longer.
"Let him be. I don't care Kagome. Did he force you to go with him? I won't stand for you to be with him. I had you first."
Kagome growled and turned away so she wouldn't smack Kouga right then and there.
"Shut up before I tell Sesshomaru what you are saying."
Kouga was taken aback. "Don't tell me you like the creep?"
Kagome quickly looked up baring her fangs. "Watch who you call creep. I believe that name should be reserved for you." And that is what led up to one of the most embarrassing things Kagome could've done to Kouga. Ditch him for Inu-Yasha. She just let go and walked off to Inu-Yasha who happily obliged to dance with her again leaving a dumb founded wolf in the center of the dance floor. Once the music stopped all the lesser Youkai laughed at him, saying stuff like "Wow, you're sure smooth with the ladies!" or "I thought I heard you say she was your woman, and that you'd get her away from Sesshomaru?"
When Kagome heard one of the second comments she sent Kouga one of her coldest stares before turning her back on him.
The rest of the dance went as it went with Kagome dancing with the other lord's and occasionally Inu-Yasha. But then it came to the slow songs and Kagome decided to stick with Sesshomaru, which all the males but Sesshomaru objected.
Kagome closed her eyes with her head on Sesshomaru's chest.
"I'm sorry." Kagome whispered into Sesshomaru's ear, which surprised Sesshomaru.
"For what?"
"Well, for disgracing you in front of everyone when I hit that Ookami. And then the whole dance matter with Kouga. Gomen Gozaimasu."
Sesshomaru just closed his eyes and pulled Kagome closer. He didn't want to show any weakness in front of these people so all he did was pull her closer. Inside he wanted to tell her it was ok and that none of it mattered but pride was far more then anything imaginable. Kagome looked up and caught Sesshomaru's eyes; he wasn't mad at her. He didn't mind. It was amazing to Kagome how not being able to recognize strait away someone's feelings got people to dig deeper so they could figure out how the other person is feeling. That's how it was for Kagome. She knew when Sesshomaru was happy, sad, angry, or disappointed. It was amazing because she could do it in a glance now.
Soon the music stopped and Kagome stared at Sesshomaru's lips as they came closer. Kagome mirrored Sesshomaru and leaned forward herself sending the two into a lip-lock. Sesshomaru opened his mouth, and Kagome opened hers. Kagome could feel the heat her body was now radiating and Sesshomaru's scent of arousal. Kagome and Sesshomaru finally pulled away and the onlookers clapped, well the ones that thought it was cute. Kagome could suddenly feel the heat rushing to her cheeks. She tried to look down but Sesshomaru grabbed her chin and kissed her lightly on the lips again before pulling away again. Kagome turned an even deeper red when she heard cheers when Sesshomaru did so. Some of the men were grumbling making Kagome giggle. Sesshomaru leaned down and whispered into Kagome's ear.
"All that's left now is the same thing there was at the begging where we go around and talk. This session will be longer then the other. The occasion will be done in 2 hours. I am giving you this time to go off with your friends in the garden again, may I just ask that you try not to get yourself in too much trouble?"
Kagome giggled before nodding. She now knew for sure that he had forgiven her for what had happened.
"Ummm… Lord Sesshomaru? I know I may be asking for too much but may I take my friends to my room so we can know for sure nothing will happen. Besides, my friends are curious as to my life here."
"I will permit that, now go on." He said in a patient voice shooing her away. He knew how much the talk about wars and the well being on the lands bored her.
Kagome smiled as she ran up to her friends again. She grabbed Sango's hand.
"Hey guys, Sesshomaru said we can stay in my room so nothing will happen. And I have a surprise to show all of you!" Kagome shone, proud of what she was about to present to her friends.
Kagome dragged Sango, Miroku, and Inu-Yasha down the halls until they reached her bedroom door. Luckily Rin was off in another part of the castle with Etsu. Once she opened her door her friends gasped at the magicians of the room.
"Wow Kagome… I thought he was treating you right from your Kimono but now I see he truly cares for you." Sango said, making Kagome blush.
"Naw, all the rooms are just as great. He's really nice… now where is she?" Kagome said looking around the room for something. She finally found what she was looking for curled up under her pillow, a habit Kagomes little friend had. "Here you are! Ta-da!" Kagome said showing off a yawning Suzu to Sango.
"Aw, she looks just like Kirara! Where did you get her?" Sango said taking the small neko in her arms. The drowsy demon accepted the change of place and curled up in Sango's arms.
"The little girl at the village I stayed at gave her to me… I'm not sure if you met her…"
Inu-Yasha hung his head in shame before answering.
"We did."
"Oh, well anyways she is such a wonderful little girl."
Before Kagome could go on they all heard a knock at the door.
"Hai?" Kagome called out almost a magic word as the door slowly opened revealing Kyoko.
"Erm, I'm sorry for interrupting you but I wanted to know why you weren't at the party. I didn't know you were entertaining guests here though… I'm sorry again." Kyoko said looking down at her feet.
"No, no, it's quite alright Kyoko. Please stay and meet my friends. Sesshomaru-Sama let me bring my friends here so I wouldn't cause trouble. Earlier on in at the party I was attacked and Sesshomaru and me just want me to be safe. Here come sit." Kagome said as she patted the place beside her on the bed.
As Kyoko sat on the Miroku turned to Inu-Yasha smiling.
"And you said they were old and ugly."
"Won't you just shut up? She's a demon who is probably capable of killing you." Inu-Yasha growled before looking up at Kyoko, at first he was caught off and chocked but regained his posture.
When Kyoko caught Inu-Yasha's eyes her heart leapt. Kyoko blushed and looked at her hands. Kagome smiled seeing what was going on.
"Kyoko, that charming young man in front of you is Inu-Yasha. Sesshomaru-Sama's younger brother. And then we have Sango beside Miroku and me over there. Miroku is a monk and Sango is a demon slayer."
Kyoko finally looked up and smiled at her friend's guests. "Hey."
"And everyone, this is Kyoko. My personal assistant or servant as you can say but we are more like friends in a way."
Everyone smiled at Kyoko and before anyone could say anything else Miroku was on his knees holding Kyoko's hand.
"Would you do me the honor of…" But before he could finish Inu-Yasha grabbed him by the neck and through him back to his seat irritated.
"Shove a sock in it Miroku."
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Authors Note:
Ok, no lemon. Sorry. But this chapter was kinda boring…