Chapter 53

Landing in Heathrow Airport, Sesshoumaru and Kagome went through customs posing as father and daughter. A limo drove them to the exclusive Lanesborough Hotel and there they settled into two luxurious suites. After showering and resting, Sesshoumaru called on his "daughter",

"I have arranged a dinner meeting with Naraku and Inuyasha, or as we'll call them Mr. Wendell and Peter. Inuyasha doesn't like using the last name. I'm hoping that it is a part of his memory coming through."

Just before dinner, a gorgeous red Gucci gown arrived at Kagome's suite along with a pair of red, high-heeled pumps and lingerie. The gown was sexy, yet conservative, with a slit that showed off Kagome's leg and folds of fabric that layered down the back. Dressing quickly, she answered the knock on her door and was greeted by her "Oto-san", dressed to the nines in an Versaci tuxedo. She had to admit, he looked good.

They took the limo to a restaurant with a name that Kagome couldn't pronounce, but she knew it was French. Sesshoumaru informed her that he would order for her. It was customary. She agreed again. Entering the restaurant, the maitre'd showed them to their table, where Inuyasha and Naraku, uhm, actually, William and Peter Wendell, waited for them. Kagome couldn't help but stare. Inuyasha always looked handsome as a human, but dressed in a tuxedo, he looked incredible. The men stood and bowed to their Japanese guests and Kagome and Sesshoumaru bowed back. As Sesshoumaru had hoped, Inuyasha aka Peter, couldn't take his eyes off of "Junko". What Sesshoumaru hadn't told Kagome, on purpose, was that "Peter" was a British playboy.

As Sesshoumaru and Naraku discussed business, Inuyasha was busy discussing Junko. Kagome quickly realized that Inuyasha was flirting with "Junko" and began to realize that "Peter" was obviously a lecher, since he was supposedly married. She knew this was all Naraku's influence.

After dinner, Peter asked Junko to join him for a night of dancing. Sesshoumaru agreed to let her go, but not before telling her quietly, not to let anything out yet. She agreed and left with Peter/Inuyasha.

Since "Junko" had never seen London (and Kagome hadn't before either), Peter/Inuyasha showed her the town. By 3 am they were walking along the river Thames and Peter/Inuyasha was talking to her,

"I feel like I've known you my entire life. All my marriages have been empty. By the time my wives would pass away from old age, I would be glad to be free. But you, you are nothing like any of the wives that I've had."

"I hadn't realized you had been married so many times.", Kagome/Junko said, trying to be friendly.

"Well, I assumed your father told you I was a demon. That doesn't scare you, does it?"

"No, of course not. Nothing about you scares me."

As the sun rose, Peter/Inuyasha took Junko/Kagome to a beautiful little coffeehouse, telling her they had the best scones and teas in all of England. Kagome realized from her chats with Inuyasha that he hadn't changed that much. While he may have married often in his amnesiac state, he seemed to marry out of loneliness. And even though he was married, which he admitted to her, he still appeared lonely. He complained that all his wives ever wanted was status and prestige and that his father had set up all his marriages. He longed to fall in love for real, he told her.

Kagome's heart felt for him and when no one was looking, she removed her necklace. As her appearance changed, Inuyasha just stared at her.

"Are you a demon too?", he asked.

"No, I'm not."

"Then why are you wearing a demonic necklace to hide your appearance?"

"Because, well, Peter, do you recognize me? At all?"

"No, I don't think so. Should I? Though this you is even more beautiful than the one you were hiding."

"Peter, my name is Kagome. Kagome Higurashi. And your name isn't Peter Wendell. You have amnesia. Your name is Inuyasha."

"Inuyasha, you say? How can that be?"

"It is. Your name is Inuyasha. You and I are married in the Feudal Era. We have 6 children. The man I was with tonight is your half-brother Sesshoumaru. And the man you think is your father, is your mortal enemy, Naraku."

Inuyasha got up and started to walk away, "I don't know where you're getting these stories from, Miss. But, I would remember being married to you. And if we were married in the Feudal Era, why are you still alive if you are not demon."

"Oh, Inuyasha, please remember. I travel through the well. Remember your friends, Miroku, Sango, Shippou, old Kaede. Remember your first love, Kikyou."

Inuyasha just stared at her like she was crazy. Finally he said, "I need to leave. I'm sorry, Junko or Kagome or whatever your name is. I thought you were somebody special. Somebody different. I didn't realize you were crazy."

Realizing her mistake and that she pushed Inuyasha, she urged him, "Don't say anything to your father." as she started to leave.

"Oh, don't worry. I have no plans to destroy the business relationship my father has with Nakamura.", with that "Peter" pulled out his cell phone and called her a cab. Then the two parted ways.

Back at the hotel, Sesshoumaru saw that Kagome had removed her necklace. He knew she had done what he told her not to do. He chastised her sharply for going against his orders. All Kagome could do was cry. Damn how she missed her Inuyasha!