A.N. Mikazuki here, with Chapter 7! Kouga gets to make an appearance! I've been planning his appearance for weeks and it should turn out to be a very...interesting scene. Lol since I surprisingly have absolutely nothing else to add, but "thanks for reviewing!" so let us continue on with the Chapter!
Summary: Who knew that all you have to do to become famous was drown?
Disclaimer: I could say that I don't own Inuyasha, but where's the fun in that? Inuyasha is— -catches sight of lawyers just waiting to sue- Fine... Inuyasha is not mine...
Thanks go out to KogasGirl, my editor
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Delightfully Disastrous
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Chapter Seven
Sesshoumaru had excused himself at the start of the meal seeing as how he was not happy at his brother and troupe's sudden appearance. It was much to the disappointment of the young girl Rin. Inuyasha however gleamed happily at not having to endure his brother's presence.
It was now after the meal and everyone was lazing around whether in the kitchen, or the lounge area in the living room.
Sango had immediately gone with her assistant into the kitchen and where working on a garden salad and rice with chicken for dinner since the maids had long cleaned the kitchen. Despite Kagome being raised among traditional Japanese cuisine, since her grandfather was so traditional, she favored more modern variety.
Kagome leaned deep into her place on the couch a sigh escaping her lips. She was two cushions away from the amorous manager...If he was even one, Kagome thought suspiciously. He was way too young.
He caught her staring at her and winked. Kagome quickly turned away with a dark blush.
Inuyasha had his arm draped casually around a sleeping Kikyou's shoulder, a somewhat dazed look on his face as he sat absorbed in the flashing animated pictures on the television yelling out slurred nonsense. The young girl, Rin was next to Kikyou, both asleep.
Giggling at how humorous a picture the renowned star, Inuyasha Taisho made, looking more like a drooling puppy what with his inhuman ears that stood a top his skull. The reference to a puppy made Kagome covered her mouth to muffle the body wracking laughs.
Grateful that her laughter went unseen, she composed herself and decided to break the silence, "I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but, why Mirouku as your manager? He couldn't be any older than you?"
That was not intended to be asked, but it slipped. It had been on her mind for awhile.
Inuyasha snorted, "I ask myself the same question everyday, but that old fart, Totousai thought the lecher to be "wise beyond his years". How ever the hell he got that from Mirouku, I'd like to know."
Mirouku feigned hurt, "You injure me, Inuyasha, and to think I had thought of you as a friend."
Inuyasha mumbled something that sounded strangely like "Feh" and ignored him. Kagome smiled, obviously the two were friends though Inuyasha for some reason would not admit it.
She sat back and reviewed everything she knew about these people most of it she learned from big time magazines like Expose or Kokoi.
Inuyasha and Kikyou she remembered had been dating for about two years and were no more than nineteen a piece. Leaning back in the mocha material, she smiled softly at how her friends had gone on and on that year about how they would never love again and yet Yuka still had gone out with a couple of students from the high school and the other two had admired a few from afar.
They were a fickle bunch and were so used to just going along with what every one else was doing. But she just could not, not like the three for long. It was just not in her nature to hold any feelings of animosity.
Her eyes roved to Rin who was asleep next to the young designer. Inuyasha had adopted the girl as some sort of media hype. At the opening of an orphanage that was built under the Taisho name it was an act to increase the adoption rate of the orphaned children, youkai and human alike there.
The story went some thing along those lines; she had stopped reading right about there. Of course the words, 'media hype,' but that of course was the right word for it.
It had worked though and adoption from young couples was higher than ever.
Life in the entertainment business was so dependant on the public that the famous would do anything to stay in public interest for as long as possible. Kagome suddenly roused herself from her thoughts. 'I listen to too much gossip!'
But it could not be helped ...no matter where you turned the hearsay was in all corners. She gave an unconscious sigh.
But one thing she had not heard was that Sesshoumaru was an author. She just had a hard time thinking of him writing a novel. Snorting silently, she shook her head, 'Everything he says is just so blunt. One of his novels would probably be two pages long. Not even,' she inwardly laughed.
She could just imagine holding a simple slip of paper that held two-hundred pages worth of the condensed writing of Sesshoumaru bluntness.
Holding back laughter she rose. Excusing herself, she started for the upstairs level. Kikyou suddenly stopped her with a yawn, "I don't mean to be a bother, but could you take Rin up to a spare room, the television might wake her."
She had obviously been awoken by the loud beeps and noises coming from the large television screen.
Kagome smiled, "I'll put her in my room."
Scooping up the girl, she muttered, "Lest she ends up in an office..."
Inuyasha knit his brows together, over hearing the comment frowned, "Is there a gas leak in here or something?"
Sesshoumaru definitely kept strange company.
Climbing the stairs for what felt like the umpteenth time that day, Kagome walked to her room. Groaning, the girl adjusted the child in her arms so she could open the door to her room. That accomplished Kagome slowly placed Rin her bed.
Rin sighed and curled up against the material of the bedding. Kagome smiled softly, and covered the slender girl in the plush comforter.
Feeling a presence at the door entrance, she looked up. Sesshoumaru stood leaning in the entryway. His golden eyes stared at the form in the bed then at her. Kagome silently walked toward him.
Golden eyes stayed trained on her before he placed sunglasses over his eyes, "You are coming with me."
The young woman gave him a curious glance then noticed his once again changed appearance. It was nothing too drastic, it was just that a cap had been donned and his long silver hair, save his bangs, had been plaited and hung lazily on his shoulder.
He also wore thin tinted glasses that hid his unique eye coloring and the markings on his face were strangely not there... But all and all he appeared to be a regular person.
Confusion was etched all over her face, "Where to?"
Sesshoumaru pointed to her clothing, "I do not think you would like to stay in those clothes any longer than you have."
Kagome gave a silence jump of joy and her brightest smile, "Say no more, let's go!" Grabbing his arm she pulled him down the stairway. Sesshoumaru frowned but allowed her to lead him downstairs.
Kagome happily bounded down the stair way Sesshoumaru still in her hold. After closing the door behind him, Sesshoumaru grabbed a ring of keys from his pocket.
Kagome shielded her eyes from the sun so she could see the sleek black car parked in front of the house. Sesshoumaru was already unlocking the doors. He look pointedly at her, "Unless you are planning to walk to the clothing store, I would suggest you stop staring and get in."
Blushing, the girl jogged over to the car and got in. She opened her mouth to speak but then shut it. Mustering some courage, she asked, "Can we stop by the shrine first? ...I need to do something."
She looked away from his gaze and a light scent of fresh tears filled the air. She turned to look out of the window. The rest of the ride was mostly silent as Kagome stared at the passing scenery. The only thing that broke the silence was Kagome giving softly spoken directions.
The thirty minutes drive seemed to pass quickly despite the uncomfortable silence.
As soon as the car stopped, Kagome was out and bounding up the seemingly endless steps to her shrine. The nearby trees had started budding with new life as the plant life shook itself from the winter slumber and began flourishing once more. Sesshoumaru followed at a slower pace.
Pausing, the girl looked uncertainly at a great and gnarled tree. It was called the Goshinboku, or god tree as her jii-chan had told her when they moved there. Souta had pointed out the old tree on the day they had arrived and her grandfather who had researched the shrine explained its history.
The Goshinboku was one to which her grandfather had felt such a strange connection, as he had said. Falling to her knees on the cement walk, Kagome said a silent prayer for her grandfather.
She tossed a watery smile up into the almost bare treetop, and said to no one in particular, "Jii-chan seemed to love this old tree so much..."
Kagome turned when she felt a presence behind her, "Sorry I made you come all the way out here. I just had to...I don't know why, but I thought that maybe saying a prayer here might help jii-chan some how..."
She shook her head, "It's stupid to think that, but—" Noticing that Sesshoumaru had suddenly tensed she paused thankfully for some interruption. "What's wrong?"
Sesshoumaru discreetly sniffed the air, 'Someone was here not too long ago...' He closed his eyes and tried to pin point where they had been. His eyes roamed around the house that was nearby the shrine. 'An ookami had been her house. Why?'
Frowning he bent down and pulled Kagome up to standing position. She had been watching him curiously and was worried slightly by his expression.
Sesshoumaru looked around, "We are leaving."
Seeing the almost hurried steps the youkai was taking made Kagome decided to hold back her questions and just try on matching his pace.
As soon as they reached the car Kagome pelted him with questions. It was maddening how many of them she had and with so little answers.
Completely irking.
"Okay. I have question and I want some answers. If I don't get them...well I will not be happy." Ignoring the snort from the parallel seat she counted off on her fingers her questions, "What was wrong back there? Who the hell is Naraku? How can you write books? And most importantly for now, what is your home phone number?"
Sesshoumaru turned to her, a brow lifted. He without her notice changed the subject, "Your most important question is 'what is your home phone number?'"
Kagome blushed, "My phone is dying and I need to call my mom and tell her the number to your house so she can call that when we get home."
"Would it not make more sense to just use my phone?"
"Well yes...but... Stop looking so smug and hand over the phone."
Smirking Sesshoumaru retrieved the small device from his pocket and handed it to her. Kagome mumbled about how arrogant some demons could be as she punched in a few digits into the phone.
It rung a few times and a hoarse voice answered, "Moshi Moshi."
"Mama, its Kagome."
"Oh, hi dear!" She chuckled, "I was a bit surprised to hear from you since I did not recognize the number."
"Funny thing about that. My phone sort of died on me."
"Kagome," she tsked, "You really need to take more care of that phone of yours. Now how have you been? Are you alright staying by yourself?"
"I'm fine but I'm not by myself. I forgot my keys and Sesshoumaru offered to let me stay in a guest room."
She heard a sigh and Kagome knew her mother was smiling, "I don't even know why I had those keys made. You hardly ever use them. Also thank that young man for me. Sesshoumaru was it?"
"I will. So, how are you and jii-chan and Souta?"
"Souta and I are doing fine. We have been forced to borrow a few things from Yuka's family but they have been very hospitable and sympathetic. Ojii-chan's condition has not improved. The nurse thankfully has let me stay with him during and a bit after visiting hours."
Kagome looked discouraged, "I see. Well, I just called so I can tell you to call this phone now. I just hope I don't use all his minutes."
"Okay dear, I will call you later tonight. Bye, Kagome."
"Bye."
Hanging up, Kagome returned the phone, "Mama says thanks." Sesshoumaru nodded, his acute hearing having picked up the conversation.
Kagome gasped, "Hey! You never answered my questions!"
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It turned out they were going to a small shop that was close to Sesshoumaru's villa. As soon as Kagome saw the price tags on one of the shirts she almost fainted, "You have got to be kidding me? For that flimsy piece of ...gauze, they're asking how much!"
Sesshoumaru smirked, "About five thousand yen."
"I'm not spending that much on something that would barely cover my self."
"You are not buying, I am."
Kagome gave his an incredulous look, "What's the catch?"
Ignoring her he took a seat and made a gesture towards the clothing, "I do not want to sit here all day."
Kagome stuck out her tongue and made her way through the racks and racks out clothing. She picked out a few shirts, jeans, shorts, a sweater, and a few other necessities. She took no more than 20 minutes.
Sesshoumaru pulled out his wallet and frowned, at the large pile of clothes the girl carried, "You go through that many clothes in a week?"
"Probably not."
He picked up something from atop the pile, "I see you like frills..." He said causing Kagome to look up. "What?"
Her eyes bulged, and she blushed crimson at the black bra he held up, "You sick...pervert!"
She grabbed it from him and mumbled, "They don't have too wide a selection."
Kagome was relieved when the cashier called out for the next person in line, "Next, please."
Placing the clothes on the counter, Kagome put a hand over her ears, "I'd feel guilty if I knew how much everything came up to." Sesshoumaru snorted as everything was rung up.
It was not as much as he had expected. She had chosen simple and less expensive items, he noted.
Kagome had closed her eyes shut and had covered her ears. When Sesshoumaru lightly tapped her arm she opened her eyes and put down her hands.
The cashier had been staring at Sesshoumaru with a small giggle, she smiled shyly "Here's your receipt."
He nodded his thanks and took the receipt and the bulk of the shopping bags. Kagome took the rest and yawned, "Homeward bound?"
Sesshoumaru nodded and they strode to the parked car. When the car was unlocked, the bags were placed in the back, and the ten minute drive to the villa commenced.
When they reached the villa, Sesshoumaru handed Kagome the keys to the house and he took the bags. He did not even bother to lock the doors to the car.
After the door was opened, the bags were placed in Kagome's room. Kagome stopped him, and said softly, "Thanks Sesshoumaru...for everything."
He nodded in acknowledgement. Kagome smiled softly then rubbed her throat, "I'm going to stop by the kitchen for a drink..."
She made her way into the hall. Sesshoumaru followed out, and made his way to his office.
Kagome descended the stairs with slowly and soon found her way to the living room. Giggling, Kagome noted that how the group had hardly moved since she had left. Kikyou, however, was now awake and the three were talking in low voices.
She was about to walk past them when suddenly there was the sound of shattering glass. It was followed by a loud thud and crash.
Kagome frowned, "That's coming form Sesshoumaru's office." No more had to be said, because Inuyasha was bounding up the stairs and everyone else followed. Inuyasha growled, "What the hell is going on. Sesshoumaru!"
Kagome furrowed her brows, "Sesshoumaru?"
There was a loud growl and another crash, "Kagome!"
Inuyasha blinked, "Someone else is in there, and they know you." Inuyasha stared suspiciously at Kagome and spent five minutes throwing accusations at the girl.
Having heard enough, Kagome tried the door. There was something against it. She pushed harder and was able to squeeze through.
Mirouku tried to follow, "Kagome," he groaned in defeat as the door closed again and the girl shrieked.
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Kagome blinked as the door was shut closed by someone being slammed into it. There were papers everywhere crumpled and torn. There were droplets of blood staining the carpet and the window in the office was completely shattered, and shards of glass were sprayed about the room.
Kagome was pushed to the ground, cutting her arm on a shard of glass. Her eyes widened as she caught sight of someone very familiar, "Kouga?"
Sesshoumaru growled at Kouga, "Get out of my office. Now." Kouga bared his fangs, "Not without my woman."
Kagome banged her hands on the carpet, not mindful of the cuts she got, "Kouga! I am not your woman. I never was." She ended softly.
Kouga ignored her and threw a punch at Sesshoumaru, parried his blow and pinned him against the wall, "You foolish pup."
She noted the multiple cuts Kouga had then turned to Sesshoumaru whose anger was seeping out almost in waves.
He was hardly even scathed, he had a few minor cuts and that was it. He had Kouga pinned by the neck and growling lowly in his throat.
Kagome stood, wincing at her blood covered arm. She lightly touched the arm that had the wolf demon pinned, "Let him go, Sesshoumaru."
With a glare, Sesshoumaru let Kouga slide to the ground. Kagome kneeled, "Look at you! What were you thinking?"
Kouga sniffed disdainfully, "I was thinking that I didn't want that guy stealing my future mate so I ran here."
Kagome scowled and stood. "Mate? Your woman?"
Rolling her eyes, and heaved a dejected sigh. Kagome helped Kouga up. "Let's get you cleaned up." She grimaced as Kouga grabbed her hand the cuts becoming more noticeable.
Why Kouga had showed this sudden possessive streak was beyond her. At college she had gotten the appearance of a well-mannered youkai. Well so he had been a bit domineering of what males she hung around but she thought of as no more a friend than say Eri...or Ayami or Yuka.
She heaved a sigh, 'If only that damned photographer hadn't taken that picture!'
Kagome led Kouga out of the room, and whispered to Inuyasha to let him pass. She turned to Sesshoumaru who was surveying the damage to his office. She ran a hand through her hair and winced, "Sorry about your room."
He ignored the apology and looked at her, "You're injured."
Kagome looked down at the long line of blood that dribbled down her arm and hands, and flinched, "They're nothing. Just minor cuts."
Inuyasha burst through the room, "What the fuck happened here? Who was that!" Kagome just shook her head and walked out of the room.
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Kagome had gone straight to her room, not wanting to have to see Kouga. He was still downstairs being treated by Ayame—who knew a bit about medicine.
Sesshoumaru walked through the door, a first aid kit in hand, "You need to be treated." Kagome looked up from her place on a chair that was in a corner. She sighed, "I can do myself. Just hand me the box."
She stretched out her hand stiffly for him to hand to her the first aid kit.
Sesshoumaru frowned at her and took her wrist gently and turned her hand so as her palm was upward. Opening up the box, he grabbed a salve and bandages.
After put the ointment on the cuts and wrapped the cuts in the bandages.
Kagome scrunched her nose at the sharp pangs of pain that were invoked from touching the cuts.
Suddenly grinning like a Cheshire cat, Kagome asked slyly, "So... how long was your last book?"
"Why so interested in a vocation that I have not pursued in almost a decade."
Kagome shrugged, "I don't know I just want to know more about you." Sesshoumaru lifted a brow and she blushed, and sputtered, "Well...I mean..."
She looked away in embarrassment.
Sesshoumaru smirked, "If I remember correctly, about four-hundred pages. It was a best seller for a few months."
Kagome snorted, "That about three hundred and ninety-nine more than I would have ever guessed."
Sesshoumaru wrapped the bandage harder than he should have.
Kagome winced, "Jerk."
A.N. Well Happy Birthday to me! I turned 14 today (Monday). Thank you for the awesome reviews! I reached and passed one hundred reviews on my first fiction, so thanks a bunch from your humble 14 year old authoress! I got so much feedback on the closet scene as it will now be called. The Kouga scene was so rushed but that could not be helped unfortunately and came out worse typed out then in wordless pictures thought up during math class...eh. Chapter Six was the longest chapter in this fic. This is a bit (two thousand words) shorter than in the sixth chapter so I apologize. I kept taking in Kouga's entrance into the story and taking it back out -frowns- I decided to leave it in for some reason so tell me how it was.
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Skitzoflame, Me, Lady-Crymsyn, Inu Youkai Gurl, inuyashaaddicted, BlueMonkey89, shatterdheart, Lady Sonora Black-Rose, Scorned Roses
Ice-apparition16- Lol almost every review mentioned the closet scene -grins- Lol glad you liked it!
DeathIsntTheEnd-I get to learn (officially) French next year (yay!) but until then I'm forced to learn Spanish in school. Updates? I really, really, really, am trying to update every week but I could have never imagined how evil teachers could be at the end of the school year.
Blue Rhapsody3- Lol! Thanks for your concern about my grandpa. Yes finals are definitely going to be hell...I think we start May 31 -cringes- I am going to go crazy with study guides! Good luck with your testing
PippetJimmy- I absolutely live for your reviews! I love hearing what you have to say. Lol really? I feel bad now. I was going to change the translations that were at the bottom and place them in the story but I kind of forgot -blushes- I'm so forgetful it's sad. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed chapter 6!
AKA Hummer- Kouga came but not in the way I had wished it would have turned out. My fingers and mind are just not cooperating today! Inuyasha and Kikyou are the adopters ...Mirouku and Kikyou? I've never even considered them as a pairing lol. Colds are awful...Feel better. I'm just sniffling now with a bit a coughing, but last week was really bad.
Horse-crazy-gurl- Lol, I really should put the translations in parenthesis. It's easier for readers when you have a lot of foreign words or phrases. I'm also taking French officially. I've been learning on my own for awhile so I'll be happy to have a certified teacher.
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