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I'm sorry about spelling errors. I typed the first chapter at 4 in the morning, because I just had an idea that I wanted to get down. So sorry about that.

As for making Kikyo suffer, I really haven't decided how I want to treat her in this fanfiction. I tend to write my stories as I go along, and see how it develops from there.

I'm sorry if any of you feel that I might be too old to write fanfiction. I didn't think that writing knew an age limit. Also, I'm not in college yet. I'm a senior in high school. This is an alternate universe fanfiction, which implies that the characters in Inuyasha do not have to be in the Feudal Ages. Since it's a fanfiction, I really do think that I can manipulate the characters to how I choose fit. Also, I believe that Anime is for all ages and not simply limited to children. The rating for Inuyasha viewers is thirteen and up. The up part can imply adults, and definitely not just for children. I'm sorry that you think I'm a dork. I respect the fact that you expressed your opinion and I hope my answers would do a better job of changing some aspects of your opinion.

Yes, college applications can be such a pain. But I'm almost done; I just need to do one more essay.

Actually no, not everyone is rich in this story. I'll explain more about their rank and status in this chapter and throughout the story.

Chapter Two: Losing You to My Brother

Inuyasha walked to his father's private office. His father was the head of the Taiyoukai Company and they were considered one of the most powerful families in Japan.

Inuyasha entered his father's office to find his father on the phone with a client. Sesshomaru was already sitting in one of the chairs across from the desk. He looked up when Inuyasha entered the room and then went back to looking at the papers that were on his lap. Inuyasha just glared at his brother until his father finished the phone call and hung up the phone.

"Sit down," Inutaisho commanded his son. Inuyasha obediently took a seat in the vacant chair next to Sesshomaru and across the desk from his father.

"So, what did you call us here for?" Inuyasha demanded.

"You should be more respectful to your father," Inutaisho scolded his son. "I heard about your breakup with Kagome Higurashi."

Inuyasha was surprised that his father had found out about the situation, when it had just happened about half an hour ago. He guessed that Kagome must have called his father.

As if reading his thoughts, Inutaisho spoke up, "No, Kagome did not call me. I have my sources and I have known about your little affair with the secretary, Kikyo Tsukino, for quite awhile now. Though I thought that you would have more common sense than to choose someone like that to cheat with."

Inuyasha was in shock when his father revealed that he knew about Kikyo. Turning his shocked expression into a careless shrug, Inuyasha just smirked.

"I just wasn't satisfied with Kagome," Inuyasha answered easily. "She has a tendency to argue back with everything I say, unlike Kikyo, who follows me submissively."

"Of course, any girl who wanted your money would obey you submissively, Inuyasha," Sesshomaru stated coldly. "Kikyo is that type of girl. She only allows herself to associate with a half demon like you in order to gain your money. Kagome had her own wealth and didn't need to go after your money. She even managed to put up with you, dear brother."

Inuyasha just growled when his half-brother addressed him as his "dear brother". He knew that Sesshomaru was anything but fond of him.

"You've tainted the family enough, Inuyasha," Sesshomaru continued. "You're a half demon, which embarrasses our family name. At least you should marry a respectable girl instead of a common whore."

"Why you…" Inuyasha growled angrily.

"Enough you two!" Inutaisho shouted. "Sit down and act like your ages."

The two sat down, but still glared at each other. Actually, only Inuyasha glared at Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru remained as stoic as ever.

"Now," Inutaisho continued, ignoring his son's attitude. "Sesshomaru, if you are concerned about any disgrace on our family name, then leave and you don't have to be attached to it at all. I married Inuyasha's mother after yours died. I'm quite content with my wife now and I don't need your opinion Sesshomaru."

Inuyasha smirked as Sesshomaru was scolded by their father. Until his father turned on him.

"And Inuyasha, what you did makes me very ashamed. I know that this was an arranged engagement for you and Kagome, but you didn't have to wait that long to tell her. If I'm correct, Kikyo was not the first girl that you had an affair with. You've been having affairs with other girls for nearly a year and a half now. You were engaged to Kagome for three years. You didn't have to wait that long to tell her."

"What do you care?!" Inuyasha yelled angrily. "All you wanted was a business alliance! You made me get engaged to that girl."

"Yet, you didn't object even after a year," Inutaisho retorted. "It was a very important business arrangement, I'll agree. But she has been welcomed into our family and we are all very fond of Miss Higurashi. She is a decent woman and possesses a fine head as well as a kind heart. You didn't have to toy with her emotions like that."

That shut Inuyasha up. It was true that he didn't object to the engagement. At the time, he was happy that Kagome accepted him. But ever since his father assigned him as head of one of the branches in their company, he had been a magnet for women. Although he knew that they were probably after his money, he couldn't help but feel proud that he was attracting women.

"What's done is done, Inuyasha," Inutaisho interrupted his thoughts. "I suspect that the mergence of our two companies would cease to exist. But I will discuss that at another meeting with the Higurashis."

Inutaisho sighed. He had hoped to see his younger son settled down with Kagome. He really approved of the girl, and so did his wife. Kagome acted and behaved in every respect like a lady, but she had a fiery personality and a witty attitude that made her interesting. He felt sorry for the girl because of Inuyasha. He knew that his son did love Kagome deep down, but he couldn't understand why Inuyasha would deny it.

Inuyasha thought about what his father had said. He didn't want to think about Kagome. She always managed to bring out a side of him that he didn't know existed. She had a temper that could match his and her stubbornness proved that she would not yield to anyone so easily. He liked control, and having a woman like Kagome for a wife, would not be easy. In all honesty, he hadn't meant to hurt the girl like he did today, but he rarely thought about his actions and the words that he spoke before they actually happened. He mentally shrugged as he pushed all thoughts of Kagome aside. As far as he was concerned, she was out of his life and his father would just have to deal with the company.

"Why don't I just become engaged to her?" Sesshomaru spoke up suddenly.

Inutaisho looked up quickly at his son. Inuyasha also looked up at Sesshomaru. Both were shocked that Sesshomaru had even suggested being engaged to a human girl. As talented and beautiful as Kagome was, she was still a human. And Sesshomaru looked down on all humans.

"Why would you do a thing like that?" Inutaisho asked.

"It would enable us to keep the alliance and she would be a powerful asset to us," Sesshomaru replied. "We'll just have to make it clear that it's a business arrangement, and no emotions will be involved. Kagome would do anything to protect her family and the company that had been under her family name for decades."

"Why do I have such heartless sons?" Inutaisho complained. "Are you aware that she's suffering emotionally right now? How could you suggest another business arrangement?"

"It's for her own good. Also, there would be less hassle from the public if we didn't have to split up the company. Of course, she will be given time to think about it, but I'm willing to go through with this, since Inuyasha can not work to ensure the prosperity of this company."

Inutaisho was shocked at Sesshomaru's proposition. It made sense that he would do that. Sesshomaru was keen on working for the company and he was known to be ruthless when it came to business. Inutaisho had to agree that it would bring less attention from the public and there would be little disruption in the companies if Kagome were to agree. He knew that the girl was hurting right now, but it was most likely that Kagome wouldn't be able to want to fall in love again, not after her experience with Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru had wanted to protect the company. He cared little for Kagome's feelings. Instead, he was more concerned with protecting their alliance. He knew that he had to stoop down to her level and be married to her eventually, but he'd do it in order to benefit the company. He didn't care much, since he would not be emotionally attached to the human girl.

Inuyasha was equally surprised at Sesshomaru's offer. A wave of possessiveness washed over him as he pictured Kagome in Sesshomaru's arms. But then he remembered that he no longer had a claim to her.

"Alright," Inutaisho reluctantly agreed. "I will contact Kagome and her grandpa tomorrow and we'll discuss this further."


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Thank you to all of my reviewers before. First off, I know that the characters are very OC in this story, but I think that it's necessary to the whole general picture. Also, I would like to know if you would like longer chapters but fewer updates, or shorter chapters, but quicker updates. Once again, thanks for the reviews and I would like to know your opinions on this chapter. More will be explained in future chapters.

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