Chapter 12 – Humiliation Both Kouga and Kagura

Naraku sat in his office pondering on the different ways he could get rid of Sesshoumaru Taisho. The man would be a hard nut to crack, and the young lady he'd heard so much about he'd be even harder. However his mind went to more pleasurable things. Like Kikyo…

Kikyo was merely a married woman who was good. She was married, which made having sex with her exciting knowing that at any moment they could be caught. It was the trill that kept him coming for more. Really he could care less for the woman, and actually was going to tell her off once she left Inuyasha. He just wanted to keep her going until then because then he could tell Inuyasha that he was the better one but then tell Kikyo to fuck off. It would show her that not everyone wanted her for more then sex, which she probably thought. The woman was as dumb as Inuyasha.

That woman didn't even know what she could get out of herself. She was very good yet she wasn't good enough for him. The only reason he kept her around was because she was very easy. He didn't need to keep around a woman that wasn't easy. That was what he liked about her. She was married and she would come whenever he called. Unlike other women they all wanted something out of him, or wanted to stay in his home. The only person allowed in his home for more then a day was Kanna because she was his little sister, and his considered one at that.

Kagura. The damn woman wanted too much, even for his 'sister'. She expected him to get rid of her 'problem' just because he didn't want her? She was such a baka; sure he'd do it but not all at once. It would take a while before he actually got around to getting rid of them. Taking his sweet time would just get Kagura angrier with him, and he would take the whole thing with a smile on his face. Making her angry was so fun.

Then there was Menomaru who wanted just Taisho out of the way because of him taking his woman. That put a swing on things, Kouga wanting the woman, and Kagura wanting the man. Strange he never saw that coming, and he usually knew what people were going for. Kouga wanted the damn woman Kagome so Sesshoumaru needed to be removed, and Kagura wanted Sesshoumaru so Kagome needed to be removed.

Rubbing his temples he wondered why these damn people brought such stupid things to his attention? He shouldn't have to deal with their damn love affairs. They should have to keep track of their own lovers and keep them in check. If they couldn't well that was their own damn fault, ne? What did he have to do when two people wanted to be together and yet two others wanted to tear them apart?

A smirk started to tug at his lips as he thought of other things. Maybe he should make Kouga and Kagura suffer since they were always bringing these damn situations to him. Yeah humiliate Kouga, and make Kagura angrier then he'd ever seen her. It would make his day. Leaning back in his chair he gazed off in the distance thinking about all the things he could do to humiliate Kouga for life or at least in front of a lot of people.

Then it hit him, Kouga's own ball…

oOo

Kagome leaned back in her office chair. They'd come to work early that morning something about needing to start early. She would rather still be sleeping right now after all it was an hour before she got up. Sleep was good, and obviously Sesshoumaru didn't understand that. If he did why the hell had he got her up so damn early? She wanted to sleep and for a long time after today.

The phone began to ring and she picked it up saying, "Hello?"

"Kagome?" came through the other line.

Kagome dropped the phone hearing, "Kagome? Are you alright, Kagome?"

Kouga? How did Kouga know how to contact her in her office? She stared down at it until finally finding herself moving toward Sesshoumaru's office. "Sesshoumaru-sama umm…"

Sesshoumaru glanced up seeing her scared look. He stood and came to her side asking, "What's wrong Kagome?"

"S… Sesshoumaru-sama, Kouga he… he's on the phone. I don't know how but he has my office number. The one that goes straight through everyone else, and rings on the phone only your colleagues are suppose to know," Kagome said looking back at her office.

Sesshoumaru sighed and said, "Don't worry Kagome. Go sit in my seat and I'll be back in a minute."

"Your desk seat, sir?" Kagome asked confused.

"Yes, Kagome it should help you calm down. The material should… get rid of some of your stress," Sesshoumaru said moving away from her.

Kagome stared after him not quite understanding what he was getting at. She moved from her spot toward the chair sitting behind the desk and pulled it out some. When she sat down in the chair she looked around the room. Was this how he felt all day sitting here? It made her feel like she was in charge, like she ran the company. She looked around the room and leaned back in the chair.

The material was soft, and she instantly knew what he'd meant. Sesshoumaru had noticed her tired appearance and made her sit in a really soft chair. From feeling powerful and the softness she felt her eyes drift shut. Her last vision was the long soft looking couch Sesshoumaru had had put inside his office a while ago.

oOo

Sesshoumaru picked up the phone hearing Kouga's voice still ringing, "Kagome? Kagome? Please Kagome say something!"

"Kouga," he said into the line.

He heard Kouga's breath hitch before he said, "Sesshoumaru what the hell do you want?"

"You've called my employee on a phone line you shouldn't even have the number to what do you think?" Sesshoumaru replied.

"I want to talk with Kagome," Kouga growled.

Sesshoumaru laughed lightly before saying, "Kagome is in my office getting some sleep I believe."

"Why would she be sleeping?" Kouga asked, and then yelled, "You better not have touched her Sesshoumaru!"

"Touchy, touchy aren't we Menomaru," Sesshoumaru smirked against the mouthpiece. He loved getting onto Kouga's bad side, or just making the bastard angry.

"Sesshoumaru, Kagome is my woman," Kouga replied, "she's my future and you have no right to touch what is mine!"

"Ahh, but then again she isn't yours when she's with me," Sesshoumaru laughed again. He knew he had made it sound like they'd had sex many times but anything to make Kouga angry was fine with him.

"You… you have touched her," Kouga whispered.

Sesshoumaru sighed and said, "No, but she is my employee, and when my employee comes into my office looking like they've seen a ghost and says the person they don't want to hear from is on my personal line, well then I get involved."

"SESSHOUMARU," Kouga yelled, "I SWEAR I'M GONNA GET YOU, AND THEN I'M TAKING BACK WHAT IS MINE!"

"You try that Menomaru, and when you fail you leave Kagome alone," Sesshoumaru hissed.

"Kagome is mine, and she will soon realize that! When she does she'll tell you to fuck off and I'll take pleasure in knowing she told the GREAT SESSHOUMARU-SAMA, no," Kouga hissed back.

"Menomaru I don't need stupid little tricks to get Kagome into my bed," Sesshoumaru could have kicked himself after saying that. In fact if he could he would have since it was completely different from what he wanted to say.

"Kagome wouldn't go for a sick bastard like you," Kouga said.

Sesshoumaru growled into the phone before saying, "Well if you would like to get technical Kagome has already been in my bed. Well not my master bedroom bed but either way every bed in the mansion is mine. She has for many nights now and sometime I do get to see her in certain ways."

"Shut up the hell up, Sesshoumaru," Kouga replied.

"No, I'm only speaking the truth Menomaru. Would you like to know all the ways I've seen Kagome? She looks rather good when the covers are kicked from her form, while inside one of my shirts," Sesshoumaru smirked when he heard the ragged breathing Kouga was giving off.

Kouga said, "I don't give a damn. When I'm done with my woman we'll both know each other more then just sight Sesshoumaru. When I get her back she'll be all over me and you'll be nothing in her eyes."

"We'll see Menomaru. I would suggest you lose this number, oh and you've cost Ginta a job," Sesshoumaru said before hanging up. Yes he knew that it was Ginta giving his cousin the information but he wasn't going to fire him right off. First he'd tell him not to do it again, have him watched, and if he should do it again he'd be fired. He just liked to say it so that Kouga felt regret forever calling.

Looking down at the phone once more he sighed. Damn Kouga, he'd probably frightened Kagome more then he thought. After all she had been extremely pale when she walked in. Maybe sitting in his chair had helped. It always made him feel powerful and the softness was a nice touch. For her in her state and tired form he was sure she was probably asleep by now. He knew he'd be if he was her and looked the way she had.

Walking out he saw Nazuna look up and asked, "How is Kagome Sesshoumaru-sama? I haven't seen her like this in a long time."

"She should be fine, I believe she will be asleep by now," Sesshoumaru said.

Nazuna smiled to herself and said, "You let her sit in your chair didn't you?"

"Yes," he said roughly and entered his office. Nazuna and her nosy-ness were getting to him. She was always asking if he was doing something and everything he said had to do with Kagome. He had a pretty good idea that she was planning something as to what though was a mystery to him. Anything she planned was going to not just involve him though it was going to involve her best friend as well.

He looked around the room to find Kagome sleeping soundly in his chair. Her head was tilted to one side showing off her neck, and she held a gentle smile upon her face. He knew it; she needed sleep and lots of it. Menomaru had probably had her doing later hours and now he had her doing early hours. It had to be getting to her by now.

Shaking his head he moved to her side and lifted her into his arms silently. She weighted barely anything and he smirked down at her tired form. She looked rather good inside of his arms this way. What the hell was he thinking, he thought frowning down at the young woman? Closing his eyes for only a moment he began to move her over to the couch he had put in. Certain reasons and this could become one of them, after all he could watch over her this way.

"Sesshoumaru," she whispered as he set her down. Her eyes moved behind her lids and he wondered what she was dreaming about. "Oh Sesshoumaru-sama…"

An eyebrow was raised until she said, "I care… kami, its not like you're the… only man on the earth." He laughed lightly and went back to his seat hearing her mumble something about getting out of her face. This would be interesting watching her sleep as she talked. He bet she didn't even know she talked in her sleep.

Sitting down in his seat he picked up he cup of coffee she'd brought him earlier. Taking a short sip he nearly spit it out when she mumbled, "Take me… please…"

What was she dreaming about? Why the hell would she say such things? Then he sighed with relief when she mumbled, "No… you baka, not like that… I mean to America…" he chuckled and watched her roll onto her other side falling deeper into sleep. After that she no longer talked and he wished silently that she had, he missed hearing her voice even if it was weak.

There it was again… affection for her. Why did he have such feelings after all these years of not wanting to even be committed to a woman? Why was it that she was so different? Was she truly so special that she could catch his eye and keep him there? It was like everything or at least every woman he saw was her only her, like she occupied every scene in his head. It was strange that he felt this and he truly was starting to believe that he was in love.

She was like a drug, making him high and keeping his attention, making him want more. She'd drugged his mind and now he couldn't stop thinking of her. She was always there even when he was focusing on something more important she just wasn't in the way. Like she knew when she could brother him and when she couldn't. Like she knew him inside and out… like his mother had.

With a sigh he took a glance at her the woman who had caught him within her spidery web. The only woman that had ever held his attention for more then sex or just from her beauty. She had strung her web tightly and now wasn't letting go. Damn even a space in his mind was occupied with only her now. The part that held all of the women he liked and called back once in a while for another fuck. However now she held the space like it was her lifeline.

Looking down he found an envelope sitting upon his desk. Why hadn't he noticed that before? Quickly picking it up he began tearing the seal off and flipped it over once with a groan. What could Menomaru have sent? Hmm… tough question, but he wanted to know.

Upon opening it he found a small white invitation and sighed. Maybe he just shouldn't go after all he was barely seen at public events unless there was someone important there. However his mind told him to go… something was going to happen and he needed to be there to see it. Plus he could make Kouga even angrier by buying Kagome's dress and having her wear it. A new set of pearls would also go good along with it, just to invoke Kouga into saying something.

He couldn't wait to see what Kouga said after he found out it was he Sesshoumaru who was buying 'Kouga's' woman clothing. It was sure to be an amusing sight to see indeed. After all Kouga didn't want anyone touching his woman. Buying her something should provoke the same result as touching her more then just holding or a simple caress between Kagome and himself. Not that he would just yet but Kouga probably thought there was something intimate going on between them after that call.

Did Kouga really think that by calling and apologizing Kagome would just go falling back into his arms. Kagome wasn't that type of woman! Why the hell couldn't he see that? There had to be something wrong with the man, especially since he couldn't see what was right before his eyes. That Menomaru truly was a bother at times.

oOo

"Yes, I don't think Kikyo is being completely faithful to Inuyasha," Jakotsu said once again. He was sitting on the black couch in their livingroom and trying to get Bankotsu to see it his way.

Bank merely shook his head once again saying, "You can't be entirely sure on that though."

"But I can. I've known Kikyo for a long time and that woman has never once stayed with a man," Jak said, "do you think she would start now?"

"Yes, I do," Bankotsu, replied.

"Bankotsu sometimes I don't understand you. I can see it in her eyes, she'd got something else going on," Jak said rolling his eyes.

Bank sat next to his lover and explained, "But Jak she'd got everything going for her and for the last what five years why would she throw it all away right now?"

"I'm not sure Bank, but there was always another waiting to take the boyfriends place she had before."

"That still doesn't mean…" he was cut off.

"Why don't you believe me?"

"Because it seems to farfetched."

"Yet, she is. I know it something big is going on around her."

"Jakotsu, you can't be positive."

Jakotsu glared down at Bankotsu when he stood and huffed. He looked out the window when he said; "Kikyo has never stayed with a man for long. I think that maybe she has another 'playmate' or more then one behind his back. I believe that she is still up to her old games and only staying with him because he's cute, probably huge…"

"JAKOTSU!" Bank cried.

"What? All I was saying was he has lots of money, which means he can take care of her. I think that she has only been with her for so long because he gives her everything and never once thinks that maybe she isn't all sweet and nice, kind and faithful," Jakotsu finished. He took in a big breath of air before eyeing his lover; maybe just maybe Bankotsu would believe him for once.

He has a point, Bankotsu thought. "Hmm…" was the only thing he said.

"You still don't believe me do you?"

"Well you have a good point but…"

"I knew it! You'll never believe me. I know this is true Bank, Kikyo is up to something," Jak whined.

"No, you just see… well she does seem the type but well see it from my point of view."

"Bank, you don't get it do you?"

"Get what?"

"See? I've known Kikyo since like I don't know since I was around fifteen or so and I know she is up to something big. Either she plans on leaving Inuyasha and taking half his money or all of it."

Bank sat silent for a moment before saying, "I'll tell Inuyasha in the morning."

"Finally," Jakotsu cried falling back onto the couch with a 'hump'. Finally Bank saw what he saw; Kikyo was up to something, he knew it. The damn woman was always up to something. He'd known her for so long he could practically see her plans, and everyone of them was screaming bad news. All for Inuyasha, and since he couldn't see it he Jakotsu was going to help him out after all he didn't need to get hurt.

oOo

Kikyo sat on hers and Inuyasha's bed that night. She was to go to a stupid party with him. Like she wanted to do that when she could be fucking Naraku. Huffing a little she straightened but with a smile when Inuyasha came into the room.

"Hey baby," Inuyasha said.

"Hey Inu," she said with as much sweetness as she could muster.

Inuyasha smiled down at her but narrowed his eyes at the mark upon her neck. He didn't give her that so where did she get it? "So you ready for tomorrow?" he asked.

"Oh, yes," Kikyo smiled.

"What you wearing?"

Kikyo looked up at him and blinked a few times before saying, "A formal gown Inuyasha, isn't that what the event calls for?"

"Yeah, now tell me how much money did it cost?"

"I'm using one of my older ones Inu-baby. I don't need to buy a dress every time we go to a party."

"True," he said.

Kikyo shook her head. She looked up at him and said, "What will you be wearing sweetie?"

"My red tux," he said.

"I thought the event called for black and white?"

"Like I care what Kouga's event calls for," Inuyasha lifted his nose slightly.

Kikyo laughed. That was the one thing she loved about Inuyasha besides his money. He never let anyone push him around and did his own thing. Even now he did; instead of wearing the expected colors he'd wear his favorite. She saw a small smile tug at Inuyasha's lips and prided herself on making him happy even if she didn't mean to. "Yes, you never were one to do as others say," she mumbled.

Inuyasha must have heard it because he said, "You got that right."

Kikyo looked into his eyes and said, "Inuyasha when was the last time we made love in this room?"

Inuyasha shrugged. He didn't know but he was pretty sure of where she was going with it. Well he wasn't going to be stuck in her little web, when he'd fallen to far. It hurt so much to know that after all these years she still hadn't changed. The mark on her damn shoulder proved that much. He could feel his heart breaking in finding evidence of her things 'flings'.

When he began taking off his shirt he felt her hand upon his abs and shook her off. After hearing her say, "Is something wrong honey?" he felt like cringing from her. It felt terrible to actually have her hands upon his body, when he knew they'd been on another.

He said, "I don't feel like it tonight maybe tomorrow."

"Why not?"

"Because baby I've had a hard day."

Kikyo sighed before saying, "I see." She moved from him a scowl on her face. When did Inuyasha stop giving her what she wanted? When did he change so much? Maybe she should give him another chance? Nah…

"I'll see you in the morning," Inuyasha said lying upon the bed. He heard the bed beside him creak, and shift and closed his eyes. Before he fell asleep he felt Kikyo wrap her arms around his waist and cuddle to his back.

oOo

Inuyasha awoke to the phone ringing. Once he reached it he noticed Kikyo was nowhere to be seen. Figures, he thought. He could only guess where she was and it wouldn't involve anywhere near the house.

"Hello?"

"Inuyasha, oh good," Jakotsu's voice sounded through the line.

"Jakotsu?"

"Yes, this would be he! Oh Inuyasha, I wanted to call before Bank got up because well… promise not to yell?"

"Sure whatever Jakotsu."

"I don't Kikyo is… well…"

"Not being faithful Jakotsu? Yeah I was starting to notice that," Inuyasha yawned.

Jakotsu sat in silence for a moment before saying, "How could you tell?"

"Well, last time we made love in my bed was oh… two months ago, she is always out with a 'friend', and last night I found a hicky mark on her shoulder."

"Oh dear."

"So, I was thinking about just divorcing her after all I'd rather have a real wife, then the wife turned whore," Inuyasha growled.

"Well, I think Inu that you should allow her to continue with this but have the papers ready, and when she comes out with it tell her who cares," Jakotsu laughed.

"Why?"

"Inuyasha, Inuyasha… she'll be in shock and you can use that to your advantage."

Inuyasha sat up thinking about it and nodded. That was a great plan, especially if Kikyo was having sex with someone else. If she decided to stay with him then he wouldn't need the divorce papers but if she did he could shock the hell out of her by being one step ahead. "Thanks Jak," he replied after a short while.

"Oh it's my pleasure Inu, your such a cute," Jak nearly sang, "Well I should go I'll see you later Inu darling."

"Whatever man," Inuyasha said putting the phone down. Well if Jakotsu said Kikyo was having an affair then she probably was. After all he'd known her longest and was around her when she did have all her 'fun'. If anyone knew Kikyo it would be Jakotsu and he was going to follow what the guy said. It amazed him; he never knew Jakotsu could be so helpful.

oOo

Kouga hoped Kagome would be there. Really he did, he needed to speak with her so badly. He was taking Ayame though after a little fight between them since she wanted to go with Hiten. That boy needed to back off, because taking Kouga Menomaru's back up woman was not cool. Sighing he looked in the mirror once more, Kagome… she would be on Sesshoumaru's arm, again. What cruel fate would put her with a saccadic bastard like him? The kami's above must really hate him…

Then because of Naraku fucking Kagura was coming. She wanted to see the separation of Kagome and Sesshoumaru. According to Naraku Kagura wanted to pick up Sesshoumaru's shattered pieces when Kagome told him 'no'. Just thinking about it made his skin crawl. He hated Kagura after she punched Kagome, which she hoped the bitch got fully paid for. In fact if Naraku's plan didn't work and she tried to hit Kagome again he'd personally see to it that the bitch was beat.

As soon as Sesshoumaru was gone though, Kagome would come back to him. Even if she was to just see that he loved her, and that he wasn't backing down. Damn it, he thought. Even if he had to fucking tear down Sesshoumaru's company piece by little fucking piece he would show her how much he cared. At least then maybe she would understand that he was the best choice for her, they made the perfect couple. Her and Sesshoumaru well they only looked like the perfect couple, if they even weren't a couple. Sesshoumaru had sure made it sound that way to him.

Not that it mattered. Sesshoumaru would never make it public that he was finally having a real relationship. The man was all about fucking a woman and leaving her. Kagome was like what the first woman Sesshoumaru had stayed with for this long. Why was it that the guy came into his life and ruined it? The man who only used women for his pleasure came and took HIS woman. Why did a man who said he would never have a girlfriend taking HIS woman? He couldn't answer that now but he was determined to get them.

With a sigh he looked at the clock. He should go pick up Ayame, and then get to the ball. After all he was the owner of the company who was running it. After grabbing a jacket he made his way to the front door. Hopefully for him, life would get better after this day. Just maybe the kami's above would take pity on his soul and grant him back his Kagome. Even for only a night or so… as long as she came to him and stayed for a while.

oOo

"Ok, I'm ready," Kagome called.

Sesshoumaru sat in a chair in the livingroom. Well she wasn't late, but she was damn close. The woman had been doing that lately, nearly being late. What the hell was on her mind to cause such a thing to happen? It wasn't happening before so why now? Maybe she had a new boyfriend and hadn't told him. That made his skin crawl with an unwelcome feeling. No one should ever touch her, not while she lived with him. Then again she wasn't his woman, and she hadn't left the house for a couple days, so she could get settled in.

"Well are you coming or sitting there all night?" Kagome asked innocently from the doorway. She smiled when he finally rose from his seat to join her. She didn't know when but some how she was growing really close to him. She still didn't even understand the feelings it was provoking inside of her.

"Come," Sesshoumaru said linking his arm in hers. A smirk tugged at his lips when he got back to his subject. Maybe, maybe she was thinking of him. Yeah, that could make her late, very late, and many times. He had that effect on women, a lot of women, and he wouldn't believe anything else to the reason as to why she was acting this way…

Once inside the limo Kagome sat in silence. Really she didn't understand how he could be so silent, and emotionless when everyone around him was always talking, or smiling. It was strange… scratch that he was strange. How did he come to be this way, she thought? Why is it that he locks everything away?

It didn't take long for them to arrive, and almost instantly the cameras began to flash once they exited the limo. That was one reason why she hated going anywhere with him, or anyone else. Damn people kept flashing it in her face, and it made things hard to see after a while.

Sesshoumaru walked forward like nothing was going on and opened the door for her once they entered the large building. A soft tune was coming from inside, and Kagome smiled up at her escort. Ok, so maybe going wasn't so bad after all.

"Hey bro."

"Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said harshly.

"Hey man, cut the crap, I didn't come here to fight," Inuyasha said. Kikyo stood at his arm eyeing his red tux with what looked like disgust. She wore a white strapless that came down to about her knees. Inuyasha took a look at Kagome in her black dress and whistled, "Damn Kagome, when did you turn into this?"

Kagome laughed, "Whatever do you mean Inuyasha?"

"You look like some dark goddess," Inuyasha said.

"Really Inuyasha," Kikyo whined.

"I'm only telling the truth dear, besides you look wonderful too," he said. It seemed to be the answer Kikyo wanted because she went off to do her own thing after that.

"What's gotten into her?" Kagome asked.

"I believe she'd cheating on me, but hey like I care in a few weeks she'll be long gone," Inuyasha huffed.

Kagome was about to reply when she got a tap on the shoulder. Turning she nearly groaned but Inuyasha did it for her.

"Damn Kouga can't you just leave Kagome alone? She doesn't even like you so why do you keep coming after her?" Inuyasha snarled.

"Shut up baka, I want to speak with my woman," Kouga said.

Sesshoumaru who had stood silent replied, "I believe she is my woman for tonight. As such it is my right to tell you to take a hike."

Kouga glared at Sesshoumaru before walking away leaving his date there. Ayame seemed very happy to stay and went to hug Kagome afterward.

"Kags," she cried hugging her friend.

Kagome smiled, "Hey Ayame."

"Thank god for your date's attitude Kagome," Ayame said.

"Why?"

"Because all Kouga has been talking about is you, you, you all night."

"That's terrible Ayame…"

"Nah, not really after all I got over him."

"Really that's great!" Kagome cheered.

Ayame hugged her back and said, "Yah, if he can't see me in your shadow then why should I let him see me at all, right?"

"Right!"

"Well ladies I believe I shall leave you to yourself, I have to go find my 'wife'," Inuyasha butted in before taking a small bow and leaving.

Kagome giggled after him saying, "I hope Kikyo gets what she had coming."

"Kikyo is nothing but a tramp whatever happens to her has been coming for a long time," Sesshoumaru smirked. He listened as they began to talk before walking off toward his associates.

"Ahh, Sesshoumaru," one called.

Sesshoumaru merely nodded.

Another looked at where he'd come from and whistled, "So Sesshoumaru, which ones yours? The red head or the hottie?"

"I don't believe that's proper Jeff," another scowled.

"Hey don't get me wrong, but they don't seem my type. I was just looking out for Sesshoumaru here," he replied.

"I too would like to know which your with?" Naraku said from behind them.

"Naraku?" one asked.

"Yes?" he said.

"It's good to see you Naraku, it has been a while," a third man spoke up.

"So Taisho, which one of those women are you with?" Naraku asked. First mission find out who Kagome was. Second mission humiliate Kouga or cause someone else to do it for him.

"Kagome," Sesshoumaru breathed.

"She would be?" Naraku drawed out a long sigh.

"The one with black hair," Sesshoumaru said.

"I see."

"Why so interested Naraku?"

"No reason, Taisho."

"Hmm…" Sesshoumaru sighed taking a quick look back at Kagome. He caught sight of Kagura who seemed to be yelling at her, and Kouga was quickly coming into view. His eyes widened at what happened next.

Naraku stood there with a smile…

oOo

"So that's Sesshoumaru Taisho?" Ayame asked.

Kagome looked toward her escort who was walking away toward some other businessmen and said, "Yeah. He's such an ass sometimes."

"Oh," Ayame said, "I heard he could get any woman he wanted."

Kagome smirked, "Maybe if he cut the crap, lost the mask, and stopped being an ass."

"That bad?"

"Trust me Ayame, you wouldn't last a day with him."

"What does that mean?" Ayame asked anger in her voice.

Kagome laugh, "Ayame I'm just saying that with his attitude and yours you'd both be at each others throats."

"I see."

"So how have you been? What's been going on since I left?"

"Nothing much… Kouga won't stop talking about you, Kagura was fired, I became his personal assistant, and then Hiten finally got my attention…"

"Hiten, you mean Hiten from the third floor? Black hair and blue eyes?"

"Yeah Kags."

Kagome hugged Ayame once again stating, "That's great Ayame. You deserve to be seen instead of being second best like Kouga would have put you."

"Really think so?"

"Well, well, well what do we have here? The Ki slut, oh wait bitch," Kagura's voice sounded into the conversation before Kagome could reply.

"Hmm… what do we have here, Kagura the wind bitch… oh wait your more a witch then a bitch," Kagome said never turning, "After all that title is mine."

"Why don't you just leave Kagura?" Ayame snarled.

"Stay out of my way, red head," Kagura said.

Kagome turned to Kagura eyes flashing with anger as she said, "Leave my friends alone Kagura! This is between you and me; actually it would be between you and Sesshoumaru-sama since he technically isn't my man."

"Your still on his arm though!" Kagura yelled.

"I care!"

Kagura lifted her fist once more intending on slamming it against the cheek that had finally healed. However Kagome ducked quickly and swung her foot out causing Kagura to land on her ass. "What the hell?" Kagura screamed.

"Do you really think that I wouldn't have any type of defensive tactics?" Kagome said. Looking down at Kagura she nearly felt pity but quickly covered it when a sneer formed upon her face.

"Kags, oh wow," Ayame said, "The Dragon Queen has returned to us."

Kagome smirked saying, "You know it Ayame."

"Who cares what you are? When I'm through with you you'll wish you were dead," Kagura snarled standing back up.

Kouga had appeared at this point and watched as Kagome flipped onto one hand hitting Kagura in the stomach. Her dress flew into the air but fell around her in a small heap when she landed on one knee.

"Kagura, I never sent you an invitation," he said.

"Who needs your fucking invite? My Sessy is here, and I'm going to prove once and for all that he's mine," Kagura said holding her side.

"Are you alright, Kagome?" Kouga asked.

Ayame butted in between them saying, "She's fine, Kouga. Leave her alone, she doesn't want to be seen with you, in fact she doesn't even want to be in a relationship with you. The best thing you got going is being her friend."

"SO YOUR AGAINST ME AS WELL, AYAME?" Kouga hollered.

"Yeah," she replied.

Kagome tilted her head toward Kouga and said, "She's right, Kouga. I don't like youm so leave me alone and get out of my life."

"Bitch," Kouga hissed.

"Thanks I take credit knowing you think of me as such," Kagome smiled.

Kouga balled up his fist and was about to hit Kagome when Ayame kneed him in a dangerous area. He hit the floor holding his cock through his jeans and felt tears coming down his face. Hearing people begin to laugh he knew he'd been humiliated badly.

"As for you, Kagura," Kagome said turning to face the woman still on the floor, "I don't want Sesshoumaru, like that as of now. I haven't so far, and won't unless he changes quickly. So you have got a lot of nerve to hit a woman who isn't even getting in your line of fire, sure he's good looking, and rich but guess what honey?"

Kagura sat there not wanting to say anything and waited for what Kagome had to say. She was sure it would be something bad, or ruin her image.

"You've hit and assaulted a woman who has stepped back from your 'man', therefore you have got no reason to come after me. However you have, and now you're going to jail, since I know a few cops here and there," Kagome smiled. She really did know the police after all the years of getting into trouble and some of them had become great friends with her.

Kagura was hauled up from the floor handcuffs attached to her wrists. "I won't forgive you for this Kagome Ki!" she screamed before they pulled her outside and into a police car.

"Don't expect you to," Kagome called after her. She turned to Kouga saying, "As for you, you can go to hell and stay there. You're constantly after my person even when I tell you no, damn I'd rather have a one night stand with Sesshoumaru-sama then ever, ever go out with you for even a day jackass."

Sesshoumaru had walked back over to Kagome and whispered, "You've caused a lot of commotion Kagome."

"So…"

"We should leave," he said taking hold of her arm. That was worst then the last ball he'd went to and he wondered if he should even throw one himself. Of course, his was thrown at a resort but what if his turned out to be like this one? He'd be so humiliated, but at least it was Kouga and Kagura that got the blow.