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Pure Shikon – Sorry for the long update…but school is taking a toll on me…glad you're interested in my story!

A/N – It's me again! Sorry for the long update…I was actually expecting a lot more reviews for this story…being that I enjoy writing it more than my other stories, and figured that you readers would like it too. Well I'll just keep updating it just because I like writing this. I hope the climax to the plot won't be to dragging and that this chapter will keep you reviewers more interested.


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Chapter Three – Consequences

Last Time:

All night Kagome couldn't help but think about him. For the first time after the accident, someone had the decency to respect her and ask her name before treating her like dirt. The way he looked into her eyes…was so intimate that words couldn't describe how she felt right then.

Secretly Kagome hoped that she'll meet him again, but her logic told her that if the man saw her again, he'd probably take advantage of her for stealing his money. She'll just have to see what tomorrow brings when the next sun rises.


The young raven-haired maiden used her delicate yet skilled fingers to massage the boy's rough and muscular shoulders, while the boy moaned at her touch. As her skilled fingers continued to move farther down his back, the boy continued to moan. The girl had talent…yea…she really knew how to make her man relax.

Out of the blue the boy asked, "What is your name?"

The young maiden started to crawl towards his head so that her mouth was just above his ear, and she whispered seductively, "You know my name…but what is yours?"

The boy thought for a while and recognized her voice, 'I remember her name now…but I didn't tell her my n…' His thoughts were interrupted when he felt her lips graze against his ear.

Suddenly he felt her slightly biting his lower ear-lobe, and using her tongue to taste his skin making him weak at her touch.

"Kagome…" He moaned.

"…Kagome…Kagome…stop teasing, my lips are right here…" Inuyasha suddenly turned his face so he could capture the young girl's lips with his own, but as he slowly opened his eyes he soon found himself facing…Jesse?

The white stallion stared into her owner's eyes, while Inuyasha stared into the horse's eyes. He finally realized…

"AAAAGGGHHHHH…Fucking…horse!" Inuyasha yelled between spits, while jumping out of the way from Jesse's large saliva mouth.

Once the young King calmed himself, although he WAS personally harassed by his own damn horse, he looked around to see if anyone saw the embarrassing moment.

What he saw was the middle of no where, the animals were quiet and he found himself standing in the middle of a dirt path with the forest on either side. The thought that came to his mind was, 'What happened last night? And what was that dream about? Why was I dreaming about her?'

Inuyasha discarded those thoughts and turned back to look at his once trusted stallion. Jesse stood there giving the King a strange look, all the while looking quite innocent. "Don't you give me that look Jesse. You interrupted my dream last night now you're going to…" Inuyasha couldn't finish the last of his sentence, as he felt something sickening in the pit of his something…so much that he doubled over and hurled out last nights…alcohol.

The horse started laughing in its own…horse way, mocking the King's stupid-ness.

Inuyasha continued to dispose the contents in his stomach and felt a migraine coming. 'Great…I guess I had one too many drinks last night. But where the hell am I?' Inuyasha thought as he wiped his mouth with the back of hand. He felt parched and needed water…not to mention a bath. Looking ahead he saw the castle farther ahead than where he remembered he was last…was he walking backwards last night or something?

Ignoring the headache he received from the hangover, he hopped back on Jesse's saddle once the horse stopped its horse laughter. Taking it slow, he led Jesse back towards the castle. Hopefully this time he can stay on track.


The Raven-haired maiden stood her ground behind a tree. Past the bushes she could see the gates to the castle with two guards at the front. Looking down at herself she couldn't believe she was actually going through with this interview looking like this. It would have been easier if she had past by a small shop using the money she stole, but the path to the castle was deserted. She sighed to herself, hopefully the person interviewing for a new servant would hire upon talent and not image.

Kagome revealed herself from behind the tree and slowly walked towards the large black gates.

Just as she was about to enter the gates, two spears crossed in front of her and blocked her way in.

"Can I help you?" One of the guards spoke cockily.

"Yes, I'm looking for the advisor of King Inuyasha who is to hire a new cleaner." Kagome responded calmly.

"And why do you need to see King Inuyasha's advisor?" The second guard questioned, seriously interrogating the poor girl.

"I'm here for the job interview."

Both guards looked thoroughly at the peasant girl, noting the ripped clothes, and then at each other, they both burst out in laughter.

This angered Kagome, and slowly her face started to grow redder as the guards continued to laugh at her, thinking if she was actually serious. Suddenly she had a sly grin on her face.

"I'll have you two know that I am a traveling servant who has been of assistance to many Royals through Asia to Europe. Just because along the way I was robbed and beaten by thieves in the village, doesn't mean I need to be mocked by two lowly guards!" She screamed, while faking a whimper…then a sob.

The two guards abruptly stopped their laughter and looked down into the brown pools which were her eyes and saw nothing but sadness. They both looked down guilty for their assumptions of the girl.

"Once you enter the front entrance, walk down the lobby until you see the first corridor to the left. Keep walking until you see a sign which says 'Interview here', and you'll find the advisor of King Inuyasha." One of the guards explained.

Kagome revealed one of her flirtatious smiles, and nodded her thanks as she entered through the gates into the King's castle.

She muttered to herself once she was out of ear-shot, "Stupid, gullible guards. Anyone could get into the castle with that excuse."

Kagome didn't realize what she said, being at how true her statement really was…


He continued to listen to the blabbering of the old hag's mouth. 'When will she just shut her trap so I can tell her to leave?'

"…I don't clean food garbage that would be left on the floor, but I do know how to vacuum…" The old lady continued ramming on her abilities, which wasn't really going too well.

Miroku had had enough, he couldn't stand listening to the hag anymore, "Stop, that's enough…thank you for the time. You may leave now." He said as he raised his hands to motion her towards the door.

"So, do I get the job?" She asked.

"Uhm…No. Sorry, you're just not what we're looking for here." He bluntly stated.

"But I need the money! I can do a good job!" She all but yelled.

"Guards! Take her outside!" Miroku yelled. 'This woman is crazy to think I would hire her…look at the wrinkles on her head.'

As the guards pulled away an angry woman, Miroku was rubbing his temples. Calming himself from the migraine he felt coming, he relaxed back on the desk seat.

'It's been only an hour of interviewing, and still I have yet to see a gorgeous maiden walk through those damn doors.'

"NEXT!" Miroku yelled out, calling in the next lady to be interviewed.

The young girl peeked through the doors, curious as to what the interviewer looked liked. Moments ago she saw an old lady being pulled away by the guards. Kagome took a deep breathe and told herself to calm down, this shouldn't be hard for her…she became quite the actress since she was left alone in the world.

Miroku saw the young maiden that walked in, and only one word came to mind…HOT! The outfit looks old and tattered, but her figure curved at the right areas, not mention that her face glowed once she entered the doors.

"Why HEELLOO there, my name is Miroku. It's a pleasure to meet you." Miroku stood up, took her small delicate hands and placed a kiss as a form of greeting.

"Uhm…thank you." Kagome stuttered. 'Wasn't he just angry moments ago? Weird.'

"Such polite manners…you're hired!" Miroku said cheerfully, obviously he was desperate.

"What? That's it? Isn't there supposed to be an interview?" Kagome asked dumbfounded, noticing that his hand still hadn't released her own.

"No need for an interview. You're just the lady we're looking for. Even though you'll be cleaning King Inuyasha's room…my room is just down the other hall." Miroku spoke seductively while getting closer to the young girl…his hands moving down lower and lower…

"EEEEEKKKKK! YOU PERVERT! GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME!" Kagome yelled, once she felt her bottom being groped. She fisted her hand and swung…right in the face.

Miroku wasn't prepared for the blow in the face he received, he assumed it would be a light slap just like the other women did, but this chick just PUNCHED him! She's different…and he liked that. This girl is tough, just what Inuyasha needed for a maid.

"You're even more perfect for the job than I imagined!" Miroku said excitedly as he rubbed his abused cheek.

"Who's perfect for what job?" A man with a rough voice spoke behind where the entrance doors were.

"Ah, I see King Inuyasha has returned." Miroku turned his attention to the Lord behind the girl.

Kagome turned around, while keeping her head low to respect the King. When she looked up, she could believe who she was seeing. 'Oh…crap.'

Inuyasha looked at the face of the young girl, and instantly recognized her, "YOU BITCH! YOU'RE THE GIRL THAT ROBBED ME LAST NIGHT!" The King Inuyasha yelled in outrage.

Kagome still couldn't believe what was happening, she wanted to argue back…but knew she had no right to. Out of all the men she had stolen from, it just HAD to be the King of England…she didn't even remember England having a new King already.

"You two know each other already?" Miroku asked stupidly.

Inuyasha just nodded his head angrily. In some ways he was quite glad to see her beautiful face again, but rest of his mind told him to hate her for making him look pathetic by stealing from him.

"Perfect! Inuyasha this is your new personal maid, Miss…sorry…I forgot to ask her name." Miroku laughed, once again being oblivious to what was going on.

"It's Kagome." She stated.

Whoa…total Déjà vu. What a minute…personal maid?

"Hold on there Miroku! This wench is not going to be my maid!" Inuyasha fought back.

"Why not? She's perfect for the job! She has the edge to do a great job!" 'Not to mention a nice body…' Miroku thought to himself.

Inuyasha smirked… 'Oh…she's going to have to pay for stealing from me. Obviously Miroku is too dense to notice that she robbed the King! I'll just slip a little dirt here and there…'

Kagome saw the look on King Inuyasha's face…and didn't like it one bit. She knew he was up to something, and that something has to do with pay back for stealing from him. Although it was surprising that he didn't call the guards to take her away, being that she did STEAL from the King of England…yep…he's definitely up to something no good.


"UGH I KNEW THAT DIRTY KING WAS UP TO NO GOOD!" Kagome yelled in the middle of the corridor, obviously for no one to hear.

After the whole ordeal of her getting the job, she assumed she could settle down in the servant's quarters and rest for the day…but no…King Inuyasha commanded that she went straight to work NOW. Not to mention she had to wear one of the tackiest maid's outfits the castle offered. Her outfit was a black skirt and black short-sleeved top, with a white apron.

So now this was where Kagome is, on all fours, scrubbing King Inuyasha's dirt tracks from being outside with a brush and bucket of soap. The King was obviously doing this on purpose…she could tell when she saw the look in his eyes when he walked by with his muddy shoes.

'I'm going to make his life a living hell…' Kagome thought evilly as she began scheming.


Wow this chapter was pretty long…well I hope you all enjoyed it…and sorry once again for the long update. I don't know when I'll update next…but it'll probably be a while since next semester started and boy is it tough. I want to reach at least 15 reviews before I update…and if I get more reviews, the faster I'll update. So please…

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