Note: So sorry guys! I didn't update for such a long time because I was caught up in my other fanfic and I couldn't think of anything to write. I promise I'll try to update this one more.

Chapter 5

Sesshomaru could feel sweat dripping down the back of his neck as he slid on his vampire costume. It was the night he had waited a month for, when everything would go down. Good or bad he had no prediction of. I sure hope this works! He thought, hastily running a comb through his long hair. With utmost care and perfection he added the final touch to his costume: the white face paint. Fortunately he didn't have to spend money on plastic fangs, since he had natural ones that looked even better. As he stared into the bathroom mirror at the finished product, Inuyasha barged in wearing a full set of silver armor that clanked loudly as he walked. He looked utterly ridiculous.

"What the hell?" exclaimed Sesshomaru, gaping at Inuyasha.

"What, have you never seen a knight in shining armor?" Inuyasha shot back, straightening his helmet.

"None nearly as retarded looking as you" Sesshomaru snorted.

"Just shut your fat ass mouth. At least I'm not going as a blood-sucking freak of nature."

Sesshomaru grinned and turned his attention back to the mirror. Everything had to look perfect for the dance if Kikyo was going to be there. After flattening his hair and tying his cape, Sesshomaru left the bathroom and headed to the front door.

"I'm off to the dance mom! Be back late" Sesshomaru called, and then quickly shut the door behind him.

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The school was glittering with lights and swarming with students, all hyped up and dressed in funky costumes for the dance. Sesshomaru got out of his car and walked to the front of the school to wait for his date, who had insisted she didn't want him to go out of his way to pick her up. As he was waiting, a sleek blue porsche pulled up and Muso got out, dressed as Elvis. He walked around to the passenger's side and opened the door. Kikyo emerged, looking absolutely stunning. Sesshomaru gulped, and he felt his heart thump painfully in his chest. She wore a tight black dress that cut off at her thighs to reveal the netted stockings that stretched all the way up her slender legs. On her back was a pair of black wings that sparkled in the moonlight. Muso took her hand and they walked past Sesshomaru to the double doors. Kikyo kept her eyes ahead, and didn't even so much as glance at Sesshomaru. Man, she must really hate me he thought dismally.

"Um, Sesshomaru? Is that you?" came a voice.

Sesshomaru whirled around in surprise and found Akiko standing there, actually looking quite nice in her…chicken outfit? Sesshomaru slapped himself in the face. No way was Kikyo going to get jealous over him dancing with poultry!

"Is there something wrong?" Akiko suddenly asked, getting tense. Her eyes were as wide as dinner plates.

"N-no! You look…absolutely fabulous! Down to every last feather" Sesshomaru lied through gritted teeth.

Akiko blushed and giggled. Sesshomaru hesitantly took her hand…er, wing, and strode inside to where all the commotion was taking place. The MPR was decorated eerily with orange and black lights, streamers, hanging bats and more. On stage was a rock band, playing their latest hits. Sesshomaru went up on tip-toes to try and spot Kikyo, but the dance floor was way too crowded. I guess I'll just pretend she's not here and have fun…then maybe I'll wind up running into her he contemplated.

"Wanna dance?" he asked Akiko, who immediately nodded. "Ok, lets go."

It was an unusual sight to see a vampire and chicken dancing together, and many people around them began to snicker or stare. Sesshomaru could feel the redness creeping up into his cheeks, but he ignored it. Instead, he forced himself to look into Akiko's eyes and ignore the outer layer that made her look so stupid. She actually had very pretty eyes for a geek.

"Um…do you think we should be slow dancing during a heavy metal song?" she asked quietly.

The music suddenly came to Sesshomaru's attention and he hastily pulled away from Akiko. "Sorry…" he muttered. This was not going well at all. If he didn't spot Kikyo in the next hour or so, his entire plan would go down the drain (though Akiko being a chicken already kinda ruined it). "Hey, I'm gonna go get something to drink. Do you want anything?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Sure!" Akiko replied cheerfully. "I'll have whatever you're having."

Sesshomaru nodded and turned away, pushing through mobs of dancing students to the snack table. He poured himself a glass of fruit punch and then plopped down in a chair, not at all motivated to return to his date.

"Hey Sesshy" Bankotsu said behind the table. Sesshomaru looked up in surprise to see his friend there.

"Hey man" he replied half-heartedly. "Why aren't you dancing?"

Bankotsu grinned sheepishly. "I have to manage the food table. What about you? Weren't you gonna go with that one girl that transferred into our band class?"

Sesshomaru sighed and took another long sip of punch. "That was just wishful thinking, Bankotsu. The chances of me getting a date with her were as slim as winning the lottery."

"Aww…poor guy! Well, if you're not doing anything you could always hang out with me here and help out with the food" Bankotsu offered.

"Yeah, maybe I should…"

"Hey!" Akiko shouted behind Sesshomaru. Bankotsu took one look at her and burst out laughing.

"What are you doing here? I said I'd get you something" Sesshomaru snapped, not realizing how cranky he really sounded.

"Well I thought that…I mean, you were taking a long time and…I had this feeling that maybe you were with somebody else" Akiko stuttered.

"It's only been a frickin two minutes! Geez, can't you give a guy some slack?"

Bankotsu stared at them with a raised eyebrow. "The chicken is your date?" he asked, choking back another laugh.

Sesshomaru glared at him.

"Well dang! Sorry if I'm just a little surprised that someone like you would resort to that. I mean, I see what you were trying to do with her, but…"

"Trying to do with me?" Akiko repeated, her face beginning to turn white.

"Shoot! No, I didn't mean that…"

But it was too late. Bankotsu had let it slip that she was being used, and now Sesshomaru was going to lose his date.

"Akiko, let me explain…" Sesshomaru began. But Akiko's eyes were already full of tears and it was obvious that she had caught on.

"This was my first date…" she whimpered. "I thought a guy finally liked me…"

The guilt was heavy in Sesshomaru's chest, and he tried to put a hand on Akiko's shoulder. But she pulled away and began sobbing.

Have I really become that despicable? He thought.

"Akiko…" he began, but Akiko immediately silenced him with a slap. Bankotsu gaped in disbelief, and Sesshomaru was at a loss for words. That was the first time he had ever been slapped in his entire life…

"Oh god…I am so sorry…" Akiko said tearfully, in between sniffs. "I just…" but she couldn't finish her sentence and ran away towards the girl's bathroom crying.

Sesshomaru watched her go, his face burning where her hand had made contact. Now everyone hates me he thought grimly. I'll never get Kikyo…