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"Random Subject Prompts"

Chapter 014: Sesshoumaru

Anime: Inuyasha

Prompt: Who is the most dangerous?

Chapter Warning: none

Author's Note: The first ever REVIEW ACTIVITY is at the bottom – Check it out! ;)

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"Kami-sama, Kagome, I have no idea how you do it," Eri gushed to her friend. She placed a hand over her heart in a dramatic display. "I couldn't put your newest novel down once I started reading it! It was so good, so romantic, and with just the right amount of action and adventure."

Yuka cut in, adding, "Seriously, girl, where did you get your ideas? They're amazing and so original. I love how this all takes place in the Sengoku Era, too. It's the perfect backdrop for demons, lords, goddesses, legendary priestesses, and magic."

Ayumi nodded in agreement. "And your characters are so realistic. I feel as though I actually know them, instead of treating them like fictional beings."

"You guys are being too kind," Kagome modestly replied, lightly laughing off their compliments. "I guess I just had so much time during middle school while being sick that this story came to life. I didn't realize it would end up being so popular."

Eri scoffed, "Popular is an understatement. You should be proud of being a best-selling author. You totally deserve it." On the sidelines, Yuka and Ayumi both nodded vigorously in support of her words.

Kagome felt her cheeks heat with embarrassment. "Thanks, you guys," she said.

"More importantly," Yuka began, a wicked sparkle beginning to light her chocolate-brown eyes, "which male character is your favorite?"

The raven haired beauty blinked, startled by the question. "What do you mean?" she asked, confused and starting to get a little nervous. "I like all of the male characters equally. Besides, they're not real."

"I bet she likes the main character," Eri wagered. "Inuyasha, right? I'd totally go for the bad boy types, too."

Yuka hummed thoughtfully. "I don't know. I totally dig Kouga, the possessive wolf demon and tribe leader. He's rough around the edges, but has a good heart."

Kagome sighed in a mixture of exasperation and affection. "Ah, geez, you guys."

Ayumi cheerfully chimed in, "My favorite is Naraku. He's the main antagonist, but dangerous guys can be pretty hot, too." When the other three women just stared, incredulous, she laughed. "What? There's something thrilling about a guy who's completely dangerous like that."

"Not you, too, Ayumi," the raven haired beauty murmured under her breath. She was ignored as her friends started a whole new debate.

Yuka said, "Well, if we're talking about dangerous, I'd lay my money on Bankotsu. He could lift a halberd single-handedly when it took almost twenty average men to just move it."

"I do consider Bankotsu dangerous," Eri conceded. "But I'd bet that Ryura is way more deadly. At least he was a demon."

Ayumi instantly protested, "No way, he doesn't count. His character was only part of that special edition novella, Fire on the Mystic Island. You should pick someone from the main series, Eri."

"But why should I limit myself like that?" she retorted. Turning her attention onto Kagome, she brought the conversation back to where it was supposed to be. "Well, Kagome, what about you? Who is the most dangerous?"

Squirming in her seat, she rapidly tried to think of a response that would pacify her friends. When her cell phone started ringing from her purse, however, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Hold on. I need to take that," she said, smiling a little too big at her companions.

Standing with the cellular device in one hand, she quickly excused herself from the table to find a quiet spot to take the call. The other three women watched her, eyes curious about whom the caller was. From Kagome's body language, they could tell it was someone important or close to her.

The three remained quiet until she came back and grabbed her purse.

"I'm sorry," she said apologetically, placing her hands into a prayer position. "I have to cut lunch short. I'm really sorry, you guys. I'll totally make it up to you, but I really have to go. Sorry again!" With that, she quickly exited the restaurant without further explanation.

Ayumi cupped her chin in her palm, sighing dreamily. "I bet I know who called her just now," she said.

"Who?" Eri and Yuka asked simultaneously.

She smiled, like the answer should've been obvious. "Her husband."

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As soon as she entered his office, Kagome said, "You're a lifesaver."

"Oh? Why is that?" the deep, smooth voice responded from behind the desk. The male who sat behind said desk had stylishly short dark hair, and his eyes were the color of richest amber. If he'd been standing, he would easily topple her petite, five-foot-three frame with his six-foot-even, leanly muscled figure. His suit was made to perfectly fit said figure, and the only forms of sparkle he wore was the solid platinum band on his left ring finger and the gold band placed upon his pointer finger.

"My friends were asking me ridiculous questions," she said, becoming flustered just thinking about it. "I was scrambling for a response when you called me. I used that as my excuse to leave."

He gave her a dry glance, though he would never admit to liking how she'd come straight to him instead of just going home. "All I did was ask if you needed anything from the market," he pointed out.

She affected a pretty pout. "I like going to the market with you?"

A smirk curved his lips, and his brow rose in amusement. "I'm curious, koi. What sorts of questions were your friends inquiring about?" It had to be interesting ones if she ran at the first opportunity.

Kagome's cheeks flushed, and she suddenly found anything but him fascinating to stare at. "Nothing," she mumbled, almost petulantly.

"Kagome," he lightly warned. From past experience, he knew she wouldn't be able to hold out on him for very long. His wife was just too honest about the most amusing of things, especially if they embarrassed her for some reason.

"Okay, fine," she conceded, exasperated. She threw her hands into the air for added affect, and she huffed. "They asked about my favorite male character from my book series."

He smirked. "Oh? And who is your favorite?"

She shot him a glare that should've melted him on the spot. "You know who it is, damn it."

The chuckle he released was sensual and all-too-knowing. "Indeed. What was the other question?"

"You're really going to make me say it?" she whined. When he just stared at her, waiting, she blew out a breath. "The other question was: Who is the most dangerous?"

Electricity practically sparked within the private office, the gold ring on his pointer finger darkening to black before it disintegrated to dust. With the concealment spell broken, it revealed the powerful demon lord of the West in all his glory and prestige. His hair lengthened and lightened to his natural silver coloring, and his magenta stripes were no longer hidden as was the blue crescent moon on his forehead. Deadly fangs and poison-tipped claws were in full view, and his ears were slightly pointed at the top instead of the human roundness they were disguised as.

Kagome felt her breath catch at the easy display of power he'd performed. It always left her stunned and a little awestruck every time he did something like that. It didn't matter how many years they had been together. Her husband simply had that effect on her.

The best part was that she knew he felt the same way about her.

"What would your answer have been if you'd stayed?" he now asked, despite knowing the answer.

"You," she answered simply. She smiled as she crawled into his lap, arms wrapping around his neck. "You, Sesshoumaru. You're the most dangerous." In more ways than one, she knew, because the demon lord had captured her heart with deadly precision and accuracy. She hadn't stood a chance once he'd set his mind to winning her over.

He ran those deadly claws through her hair, both knowing he would never physically harm her. "How fortunate," he murmured softly. "I have always believed you to be the most dangerous as well, koi."

"We're the perfect match, then."

"Indeed." Sesshoumaru then leaned down to kiss his mate, holding her close. Even after centuries of being together, she still had a way of softening his heart and filling him with a rush of emotions. She effectively had him wrapped around her finger, this tiny, mortal priestess of immense power and purity. He'd do anything for her.

Kagome claimed Sesshoumaru was the most dangerous but, when it came down to it, the demon lord had to wonder, between the two of them, who was truly the most dangerous?

*Review Activity: Who do you, the readers, consider the most dangerous, and why? Try not to include any of the males already used within this collection of one-shots! Most of all, have fun :D I can't wait to see everyone's response!

*Special Thanks to: daisynaruto909, kakashixangela, Taisho No Miko, and Bunny.W.K! You are super awesome! :D

daisynaruto909: I haven't actually read a lot of stories for this pairing, but the ones I have were interesting, so I gave it a shot (: Glad you liked it!

kakashixangela: I love a confident and self-assured Kagome, too ;) After everything she has been through, I can see her character evolving in that direction. So glad you liked the Christian Grey chapter (: As for how Elena managed to get Kagome... That's a secret! :D haha

Taisho No Miko: Thank you so much! It's taken years of practice to get my writing style to where it is today :P I highly appreciate your kind words!

Bunny.W.K: Don't worry! I've only watched the movies, so I based the chapter on that :P I'm happy you liked it, though (: Your kind words and honest review are appreciated (: I hope you enjoyed this chapter, too!

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NEXT TIME: Gray Fullbuster (sequel to Chapter 2: Train journey)