The Dog Prince
By. DemonGirl-Setsuna
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DemonGirl-Setsuna: Hi there! Setsuna here!
I noticed some of my readers are questioning me about if this is a 'Swan Princess' based fanfic, well for those asking; "Yes it is!"
Also with InuYasha calling Kikyo a 'bitch' like every five words, wouldn't you if someone kidnapped you, trapped you in a dog's body by day and caused you to live as a half-human creature at night, and whose lackey killed your father and the father of your beloved, and caused your mother's death by taking her love ones from her!
I would, not that I wouldn't mind being a hanyou, though!
But remember, not being fully human is un-natural to 'Prince' (Human) InuYasha!
Another reason why is; cause before he had hope of being free, he had lost hope and became a coward after Kikyo took his humanity away; he wouldn't stand up against her, but after Sakura came and gave him hope, he regain his the courage to stand against Kikyo and he is making up for the five years he didn't stand against her!
Also, InuYasha called Kikyo a bitch before he fell asleep on her arrow in episode 1, of the show!
Someone asked 'how did Kikyo find out'; she used her magic to spy on InuYasha after she left and Sakura came out of hiding, so she could see what he was doing and over-heard his conversation with Sakura, and their plans!
Here is Chapter 8!
Please Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha or anything belonging to Rumiko Takahashi or 'The Swan Princess'.
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Ch. 8
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The Chamberlain burst into the Royal Dressing Room. "Excuse me, Your Highnesses. It's getting rather crowded outside".
Queen Satsuki rose from her seat. "Very well. You may begin the introductions. And Chamberlain, no mistakes this time. Everything must be perfect".
"Oh, yes, Ma'am. Perfect".
He dashed out the door, tightly holding his stack of invitations.
(A/N: I just realized I've accidentally changed Setsuki's name to Satsuki, so forgive my mistake and I'll be keeping it Satsuki!)
Satsuki turns to Kagome, who was straightening her red gown. "Promise me, Kagome, that you'll tell me who it is the moment he arrives".
"Don't worry, mother, you'll know", Kagome replied, "Believe me, you'll know".
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WHOMP!
The Chamberlain shut the heavy oak door to the castle ballroom. Every prince had arrived. He had counted carefully.
With a smile, the Chamberlain descended the grand staircase. The princes stood about, each handsomer than the one next to him.
Sakura stands on the edge of the ballroom, she was wearing a shirt and riding-pants, her brown hair was braided and her blue eyes scan the ballroom.
'Where is Prince InuYasha?', she thinks, 'Something must have happened', she heads towards the door.
"Sakura, where are you going?", Kagome asks.
"I have to check on something, Kagome. I'll be back as soon as I can", Sakura replied, continuing towards the door.
One by one, the princes danced with Kagome to the strains of the royal orchestra.
It was perfect. Just as the Queen had requested. The Chamberlain held his chin high.
Finally, after the last dance, Queen Satsuki approached her daughter, "Well, Kagome?", she asked expectantly.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The Chamberlain jumped, 'Who could be knocking at the ballroom door now?'
Queen Satsuki scowled at him, "Chamberlain? All who were invited are present, are they not?"
The Chamberlain's hands shook as he looked through the invitations, "I…I… Yes! I mean, Koga of Tearean, Hojo of Wilshire, Miroku of…yes, I'm sure that…".
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The Queen's face was reddening with rage, "I certainly hope that you have not locked someone out".
"Me, too", the Chamberlain said with a gulp. He ran up the steps and pulled the door open.
The entire ballroom fell silent. Kagome stared in awe.
A prince walked into the light. His beauty made all the others look plain. His shirt shimmered, throwing a radiant halo around him.
'He made it', Kagome says to herself with rising ecstasy, 'InuYasha made it. And this time, I won't allow him to leave'.
Smiling, thrilled that his disguise was working, Naraku slowly walked down the stairs.
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DemonGirl-Setsuna: Well? What did you think? Please review!
Catch you readers next time in chapter 9!