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Naraku stood in an empty room of his borrowed manor. He was still pretty upset at Kagura for again disobeying his orders and almost getting caught. He wondered if it would be just easier to absorb her and make another. Someone who was much more loyal to him and knew how to follow orders, like Kanna. He frowned, he really didn't have the time though, his plans were reaching the boiling point and he really needed that damn sword.
It was the key to his plans for his miko, he needed its power to help unleash her power. He knew it was in Lord Sesshomaru's home and he did not dare go into that man's house. He wasn't stupid, the inu would tear him to pieces as soon as he got close enough. Lucky for him though, thieves were easy to find and will do anything for the right amount of money. He knew they wouldn't be home tonight; he saw the broadcasting of the banquet on the news earlier. After the whole mall fiasco, it was a good publicity stunt. Showing everyone that she was alright, and they were still married and a team. He had to remember to look into whoever was their image consultant, they do a really good job.
Tonight, while he'll have the western palace ransacked, he was debating if he wanted to crash the banquet like he did last time. It gave him a good feeling to see his miko, to see her fight, but he wasn't sure that was the best plan right now. He had a guest coming soon and he wasn't going to be able to step away for some time. Then again, he knew another way to cause some trouble for the newly power couple. He turned as he felt an aura coming down the hall, until then he had business to take care of.
The door opened without so much of a knock, Naraku simply smiled at the age defying woman, " Tsubaki, I'm glad you made it safely, how have you been?"
The dark priestess turned, a small gold seashell just before her hairline, parted her long white hair down the middle so it flowed down her back. Her dark blue eyes piercing and wicked, pale blue liner on her lids. Her lips crimson and turn down in a soft frown, her milky skin pale and deathly. A purple two layered kimono with red bows on her long sleeves and jade pearls around her neck. Slithering around her shoulders was a Shikigami serpent, the dark miko used to inflict snakebites and attacks to its victims. The serpent appeared as a scaled, white reptilian, with red eyes, a pair of horns protruded from its forehead, long, slender body that can slither along the ground at a remarkable speed, and have sharp fangs, both to suck out blood from and, as Tsubaki once stated, tear out the victim's head off.
" Naraku, it's been so long, I am fine. Thank you for the assistance in getting here undetected."
The hanyou smirked, " Of course, what are friends for. We work so well together."
The dark miko crossed her arms, " Your plans to restart this war were vague in your messages. I can make your desired weapons but how shall you pay for my services?"
Naraku blinked, " I have always paid you well have I not."
Tsubaki frowned, yes, but this was different, this wasn't a spell or curse or information he usually contacted her for. This was something much bigger than them both, " You never done something like this, share with me your plans."
" And I will." Naraku walked around her, " But first, let us enjoy our future victory over these lands."
Dark blue eyes light up, she knew what he meant, and she liked the idea, the evil sex they had was always enjoyable. The serpent on her shoulders slithered in anticipation, she touched it, calming it, " Did you get what I asked for?"
Naraku smirked, " Of course I did." holding the old thick wine bottle in his hand.
Tsubaki took it with a grin, blood wine, it was her absolute favorite. Naraku smirked, " Allow me to show you where you will be staying." Tsubaki nodded, following the demon out the door.
Leading the way, Naraku stopped Kagura in the hallway, " Time for that distraction."
The wind demoness frowned but nodded, knowing what her master wanted her to do. After her time with Klaus she was determined to just follow orders for once. She did not want to see that bear again and she could not handle another beating from Naraku. She turned into her borrowed room to prepare her disguise. She needed to play her cards right if she was going to get out of this alive.
Rin twirled in the hall mirror, Kagome had picked out a nice pantsuit for her and she was in love with it. The black blue woven romper that flaunted a swirling white border print all the way around the flowy pants. The no shoulders framed a V-neckline between long sleeves with elastic cuffs and spaghetti straps crisscross in the back for a cute finish. Her hair was down her back in a teased french braid, her bangs curled down her face, longer on the sides. Diamond hoops in her ears, her peachy lip gloss fun in the sun, her black wedges bringing the look together.
She spun again, " I feel so pretty!"
Kagome grinned, reapplying her brick red lipstick in the full length mirror. " You are pretty Ms. Thang."
Rin smiled, " Your hot."
Kagome looked over her choice of dress. The swell of her breasts looking scrumptious against the heart shaped, one sleeve black dress she wore, baring the smooth toned skin of her shoulder, the low light glittering her with a dusty glow, cinching subtly yet attractively at her waist, showing a single creamy curvy slender leg through a slit that started high on her thigh. The double strap design on her open toe heels, sexy on her small feet. Her bangs jelled back in a sexy curved bump, the rest pinned up in a sexy yet sophisticated bun, a tail of ebony fell from the bun, curling over her shoulder.
She smirked, " Damn right I am." She turned, grabbing the small kid's hand, " Let's go, Sesshomaru's waiting for us downstairs."
Rin glanced up, " Can I walk in with you, or do I have to go through a secret door again?"
Kagome shrugged, " Depends, do you want your face all over TV as a target for the next rebellions attack?"
Rin grinned, " I can handle myself."
Kagome glanced down, " Then it's a date." She took the young girl's hand and walked with her down the hall.
Sesshomaru again stood with Miroku by the main doors leading to another ball room. He looked handsome in his charcoal classic suit. Kagome caught herself smiling at the sexy creature before her, slowly rolling her eyes over his structured body. She imagined for a moment what he would look like in laid back clothing. She made a mental note to make that her next Sesshomaru priority as she walked over to the two men.
She felt those amber eyes slowly looking her over, drinking in her form, she placed a hand on her hip, letting him trace her curves to memory. She waited to his eyes traveled up to her face before she smiled, " Is it cool if Rin walks in with us?"
Miroku raised a brow at the sudden suggestion, he then looked to the small girl holding onto Kagome's arm like a clutch. Brown eyes looked up, worry and doubt consuming their usual glow, he smiled, recognizing the fear of rejection on her cute face. " Actually, that is a very good idea. It will give the media a reason for the sudden merging of the two agencies."
Sesshomaru blinked, looking to the small girl attacked to his wife's arm then to her, " You know what they will think."
Kagome just grinned, " Fuck what they think."
Miroku laughed at the bluntness, he shook his head with a grin, " Okay, same rules as last time, do you remember?"
Kagome stepped forward, smoothing her hands over her husband's shoulders, " Mrs. Takahashi, the best Lady of the west these lands have ever seen."
Sesshomaru glanced down to her, she was the only lady of the west these lands have ever seen. A hand reached forward and gently grasp the nape of her neck, she smiled, knowing the gesture was a sign of his affection, something he wouldn't say he was feeling. She winked her eye before turning, " Okay kid, it's show time. You gotta be on your best behavior and know that the media will try to trick you into embarrassing yourself on camera."
Rin just raised a brow, " I once made a homeowner pay me $1000 bucks after I fell through their skylight in an attempted breaking and entering."
Kagome laughed, " You are so cute kid."
Rin shrugged a shoulder with a cute curtsy, Kagome stepped forward and grabbed her hand then turned to her husband, " Ready."
He simply nodded, she reached out her hand, much like he done in the past. He stared at it for a moment before grabbing it, this was going to be a long party. " Let's go."
As soon as they stepped through the doors, the cameras were flashing in their faces, Rin had to actually cover her eyes with her hand so she wouldn't fall down the steps. Questions bombarded them but they didn't answer any, Sesshomaru stepped in front of Kagome to block the two females from the on slaughter of cameras.
Reporters pushed forward, screaming questions at the demon, one got through with a mic in his hand, " Lord Sesshomaru! Are you starting a family with your human wife and adopting human children!"
Amber eyes turned, the demon lord frowned, Miroku was quick gliding in front of the lord to take the center stage. This was something really important to him," Did you know there are over 1200 homeless children on the streets of the west starving and stealing to survive. 6 out 10 of those kids are homeless because a human could not foster a demon child and vice versa. Combining the child protection services into one agency not only widen the radius of what is allowed for childcare but will also take over 80 kids off the street per month."
Miroku waved his hand to the couple that took the distraction to take their seats at the main table, " What Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Kagome are doing is bringing awareness to a crisis that went under the radar for far too long. This charity event will help all, demon and human children in the West to find a home." he bowed his head in a way to dismiss the crowd of crows, " Thank you." he said, walking away to continue to host the event.
The food was served as the dinner party went along smoothly, Miroku had a few people doing small speeches throughout the night. Someone from the human child protection services and someone from the demon child protection services. Even some foster parents who wanted to adopt demons and a minister who talked about how both species need to be cherished especially when it came to children.
Kagura cruised the party as a busboy, her charmed necklace hiding her aura and scent from all, her disguise a brown wig and black contacts with her uniform. She picked up another platter of appetizers to maneuver around the crowd.
She knew what Naraku wanted her to do, stir up some trouble so the party goers wouldn't go straight home just yet. This was definitely going to be easier than she thought, she could feel the tension in the air around many of the upset ex-lovers of the lord of the west. One of the strongest ones was at the bar right now, drinking away all her problems.
Kagura just smiled as she moved over to her, setting her platter down, " Here try this, it's really good champagne." offering the girl a glass from her tray.
Nadine huffed, taking the glass, " Thanks." she mumbled.
Kagura glanced to her, " Wait aren't you lord Sesshomaru's girlfriend? I think I saw you in a magazine a few months ago."
Yellow eyes glanced up at the recognizance, surprise on her face, her hard work was never noticed before, " Yeah, well sort of."
Kagura simply nodded, taking a glass of champagne for herself, " Well its ex-girlfriend now huh."
Nadine frowned, rolling her eyes, " I can't believe he got fucking married."
Kagura agreed, " To a human no less." She shook her head, " I bet she can't even handle all that in the bedroom."
She looked up, with a grin, " He is pretty big too."
Kagura sipped her drink, " The disrespect."
Nadine nodded, " I knew he was seeing other girls, but I was his favorite, he was calling me all the time, we were fucking and having fun all the damn time. Then suddenly he tells me he found his soul mate. Tells me I don't get him like she gets him. She's not even one of his regulars, she literally just some random human bitch."
Kagura shook her head, almost able to see her thoughts screen across her forehead, she sipped more of her drink, " He must have been fucking ya'll both at the same time. I would flip the fuck out if that happened to me."
Nadine glanced up, " I should, right? I should be pissed."
Kagura blinked, " You have all rights to be pissed. This new chick just swooped in and stole your man girl."
She nodded, " I shouldn't take that shit laying down."
Kagura nodded, draining her cup, " I wouldn't, that's embarrassing, A wannabe human cop stealing the west from me. I would fuck some shit up." she said, leaving another glass for her to drink before picking up her tray and returning to the kitchen to refill.
Nadine watched the servant go; did she honestly stand a chance against Kagome? She seen her display of skills before, but her aura didn't hint to any real power. Should she cause a scene? If she whooped the human's ass like she wanted to maybe Sesshomaru would see she isn't right for her and come back. She picked up the glass left by the busboy and drained it in one gulp. Fuck it, she thought, standing up.
Sesshomaru watched as another hour drifted by in drinks and casual conversations, the monk has done a great job with this banquet. Every hour a speaker would remind them of why they were here, he should really consider hiring the man as his publicist. Amber eyes glanced over to his wife who sat beside him, she was doing as well as she did last time. Kagome had everyone at their table laughing, smiling and relaxed. She brilliantly weaved a story of one of crazy adventures as an RDSVU agent, she was an amazing storyteller and had hilarious jokes for days. There wasn't a dull moment with this special female, and her voice was so smooth and sultry it drew you in like a dream. Sesshomaru smirked softly, rising the cup of wine to his lips, she's good. She kept the conversation going, constantly turning to him to smile and finding reasons to touch his hand or brush his arm or lay her palm on his leg. Sesshomaru was impressed with the performance, she was better than he thought, she knew what to say, when to say it and how to say it. She was playing up her role to a T, she had everyone eating out the palm of her hand. Convincing all she was happy with status as Lady of the West and that she was in love.
The council sat a little further down the table amongst themselves, watching their every move. He knew there was here only to see if this Naraku character showed up again to their party like last time. He understood their reasoning though it annoyed him; they had a treaty to protect, people lives were in danger. They needed this function and his help to settle the tension between both species. No one wanted a war but more importantly no one wanted to face Izanami. His father had told him what it was like when the goddess appeared before them all those years ago. And he will quickly still describe the encounter as one of his most frightening moments in all the years he been alive. The woman was not someone to be taken lightly he had said, and not someone to ignore. She has not made an appearance since then but the impression she made on the demon lords was enough for them to always abide by her rules.
He glanced over to the woman across from him, his mother was also here, he was happy that her and his father were farther away from each other this time. The two were like bickering children when they see each other, their relationship was an odd. He knew they couldn't stand each other but couldn't their hands off each other to save their lives. Their attraction to each other reminded him much like his attraction to Kagome, he couldn't get enough. Rin sat beside the inu demoness, quietly eating her food with a soft smile, observing everyone at the table much like he was. He thought about the little girl for a moment, everyone was right when they said she was a cute kid. But he still debated how he felt about her now living in his home, I mean she was extremely well behaved, and he appreciated that. But he never liked or wanted kids of his own, so he wasn't sure he wanted a human female labeled as his adopted child. Because that's exactly what the press was going to say if they haven't said it already. She was good, much like Kagome when it came to the constant questioning by the reporters at the party. She gave vague answers that were short, sweet and to the point and just smiled when they tried to press her for more. She wasn't soft hearted, he can tell and liked that about the kid, a reporter had gone too far and asked if she felt like a charity case and somehow her foot connected with his knee dropping him to the floor. She played her part right when she ran over to help him up and kicked his expensive camera into the wall, smashing it to pieces.
He watched her brown eyes glance up at him and brightened with her smile. It made him feel odd, he knew they were not as close as her and Kagome, but it seemed like the girl was happy simply being in his presence. He glanced over, hearing his name, the numbers were less from the last party but still about 25 of his list girls were here. None was sitting at his table though besides Yvonne.
She tasted some of her dessert, her gray eyes on his wife, "So where did you and Lord Sesshomaru meet?"
Sesshomaru blinked, shit, he didn't remember ever discussing a false relationship plan with his wife. He knew the question was going to eventually come up, but he must have forgot to take the time to sit down and come up with an answer. Kagome touched said demon lord's hand, smiling at him, " Darling, let me tell the story, I love telling it."
Sesshomaru stared at her, a brow raising, she winked at him with a soft smile as if saying don't worry, she had it figured it. He simply squeezed her hand gently as a go ahead, she grinned, turning back to the others at the table, " So a few months ago I was on this job in the states." she suddenly laughed, " This demon producer was hiring human actors in D list horror movies where he started really killing them to make his lame movies look better."
She grinned, " I get to Hollywood, get myself hired as a stand in and shut down the entire operation. I kick everybody's ass and everybody's getting arrested when I realized I was in Hollywood, and I had two days left to bring this case in. So, I decided to sight see and cruise the city. I found myself at the wax museum of celebrities and I was looking at his doppelganger. I remember thinking how well-crafted it was until I heard someone say, ' That looks nothing like me.' I turned around and he was standing there in all his glory shaking his head at the wax figure. "
" I had laughed, and he looked at me. " She smiled, turning to Sesshomaru, " And when he did, I just knew..." she shook her head, smiling wide, her voice above a whisper, " It was love at first sight."
Sesshomaru stared, her smile was so genuine, the admiration in her eyes so warming. Her aura skimming across his in a teasing dance, she was very convincing, almost to a point where he believed her. Did he want to believe her? Gently he lifted the hand that was still in his, pressing the softest kiss to her knuckle.
Yvonne blinked her eyes away from the affection, trying to smile as she took another bite of her cake. It was still too soon, it still hurt too much. " That is very sweet." she mumbled, avoiding eye contact.
Ayame and Hampton glanced at each other with a smirk, Kagome had asked them just that morning to look up a timeline for when Sesshomaru was out of the country. She was always the best when it came to back up stories, Kagome just smiled, opening her mouth to change the subject when someone interrupted her.
" Sesshomaru was in Hollywood only 6 months ago, did you know we were still fucking around that time."
Gasps were heard as everyone at the table turned to the sudden outburst. Sesshomaru frowned, seeing Nadine standing behind them upset and clearly had too much to drink. He stood, hoping to defuse the situation before it got worse, " Nadine, go home."
She shook her head drunkenly, " No. Tell her Sesshomaru, tell her about the hot tub scene at your place just 2 months ago. How we had sex for 4 hours."
Kagome laughed, standing, " Your pussy must suck if it took 4 hours for him to cum."
Nadine frowned, " Bitch what the fuck would you know about demon dick."
Kagome just flashed the ring on her finger, " Clearly more than you do."
" I will take your fucking head off you human slut!"
" Try it bitch, space and opportunity right here."
Sesshomaru stepped in between the two women, " Nadine, stop this and go home."
She shook her head, " How can you defend her! She's just some damn human!"
Sesshomaru frowned, " She's my wife."
Nadine refused to accept it, " No, fuck that! I had you first!"
Kagome stepped around her husband, feeling the heat of the flashing cameras around her as the reporters ate this up, " We had an open relationship when we first started dating, so whatever ya'll did doesn't matter. It wasn't until recently we had a serious discussion and decided there was no point in hiding it anymore. We are in love, so we made the commitment and got married. And he checked all the hoes like you off his list. So, stop hurting yourself and get over it. Nothing is going to break us up, we're soul mates."
Nadine frowned, " Stop saying that! You're nothing special, I was his favorite! He doesn't love you! He doesn't love anyone; he had a list of girls he was using!"
Yellow eyes went wide as a hand suddenly slapped her face; the dragon grabbed her cheek as her head snapped to the right. Mouth agape, she turned back, bewilderment on her face, " Did you just slap me!"
Kagome just balled her fist, " You not gonna talk shit about my man in front of me. T, Biscuit, get rid of this bitch before I forget these cameras are here." she hissed.
Ayame and Hampton stood, but Nadine snapped, " Fuck you bitch!" she screamed, launching forward. Kagome easily ducked the swing to her head by the drunk dragon, her hands lit with a white flame, she reared her fist back. A choir gasp sounded through the room as Nadine went flying across the room before skidding to the floor by the sudden left jab.
Kagome turned with a smirk, looking to her husband, " You sure know how to pick them."
Sesshomaru shook his head, " Shut up." pulling her closer, kissing her lips.
Souta cleared his throat as the couple made out in front of everyone. " So, we getting back to the party or what?"
Kagome grinned, " Let's get some music playing." she said signaling the DJ to turn the music back on and to speed up the tempo.
She grabbed Ayame's hand and moved to the dance floor. Kagome just started bobbing her head to the beat, feeling the rhythm. Her hands went in the air as she twirled, she was smiling as she began to dance the moves of a seductress to the fast tempo. The way she moved; made you stare. It was like an exotic dancer that never took her clothes off. She made a lot of sultry dances seem graceful, almost majestic. She was like a siren, putting you under her spell when she danced.
Mouths dropped as her partner danced beside her, her eyes were half closed, just enjoying herself and the feel of the music. People were watching now. They were good, very good, capturing the attention of nearly every man in the room. Others started nodding to the beat, smiling as the duo danced to the music, it looked like fun.
The music was different than the music they were used to hearing at these sorts of events but the reggae that blasted through the stereos was fun. It was so fast and thrilling, it made you want to just move your body. Hips shaking, hair swinging, arms moving to the beat, Kagome ran over and grabbed InuKimi's hand making her join her on the dance floor. Ayame grabbing the next one, soon all the females were hopping on the dance floor, shaking their bodies to the fast tempo. The charity event turning to an all-out rave party, everybody bouncing up and down, fist pumping and spinning, laughing and smiling, having a good time on the dance floor.
Kagome took a moment to find her husband beside the rest of the lords of the lands as the party's vibe switched from negative to positive. She walked over and wrapped herself in his arms, " You think they forgot about the fight?"
Lord Suki smirked, " No but great distraction Kagome."
Tashio nodded, eyes locked on his ex-wife dancing with a group of females, he didn't know she can move like that, " Oh yeah, perfect performance."
Lord Hyde crossed his arms, " Are there any other females we should worry about cousin? Scenes like that are something we cannot afford at this time."
Sesshomaru frowned, narrowing his eyes at the black inu, " I cannot control exes who refuse to move on."
Kagome suddenly laughed, " We lucky my exes aren't here, at least your bitches knew about each other. Mines didn't. There would be fights all over the place right now." she grinned, shaking her head, " Especially those triplets I was fucking."
Lord Lemin grinned at the silly female, " Let's just try to finish this night in peace."
Tanaka shook her head, " It is still going to be all over the news."
Lamel just smiled, " It will be something we will deal with in the morning."
Kagome glanced around, she grinned, seeing Hampton on the dance floor sandwich by a set of girls, he glanced up as if feeling her eyes on him. He winked at her as he danced with the girls, letting them rub their hands on his chest. Souta was dancing with Connie; Rin was dancing with her fox and Ayame was dry humping the wolf prince on the dance floor. She giggled before glancing behind her to her lover, " Wanna dance?"
Sesshomaru glanced down to the woman wrapped in his arms, " I don't dance."
Kagome raised a brow, the suspicion he was lying high, she watched as one of his brows raised at the look, she was giving him. It must be like the same reason why he couldn't play ball in public. His image. She grinned at the thought, turning fully in his arms, she leaned up and kissed his lips, " We'll see about that later. But right now, I'm going back on the dance floor."
She winked at him before turning, making her way over to her best friend, Sesshomaru watched her, every guy was watching now. Sesshomaru easily knew why, Kagome was good at what she did. He wondered for a moment if she was doing it on purpose, just to get a rise out of him. But she seemed to be honestly just enjoying herself, he already knew she had moves and knew he couldn't get mad if other people thought the same thing. However, he did feel the lust and eyes on his wife, and it was hard to ignore, especially since the priest Soto was one of the many spewing arousals for his miko right beside him.
Sesshomaru turned to the priest, " You know I can smell that right?"
Tashio shook his head with a laugh, " Let's all just get a drink and relax, this night has been trying and the party was a success."
Sesshomaru nodded, stepping away from the council looking for the monk, it was time to shut this down before he killed someone. Turns out, he was the jealous type.
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