Okay people, tell me if I should have kept this as an idea and not a project.

The current year was 2005 and the current lord of the western domain of Japan was sitting in a large office. Sesshomaru Takahashi, eldest son to Inu No Tashio. The great dog general and lord was now retired and living comfortably doing whatever came to mind. When he passed his mantle over to Sesshomaru, the young demon had various ideas for the west and so far things have been going really well. After he graduated Business school, he turned the west into the business district of Japan. Building a company from the ground up and making it an international corporation with their hands in almost everything. With the influence and resources his inheritance provided, Sesshomaru made the company the largest and most successful business in not only Japan but most countries. His face was always plastered on some sort of magazine. Being the CEO and Founder of Takahashi inc. and the lord to rule the western domain of Japan made the media love him.

The current superstar was sitting behind his desk, glaring at his computer screen, his eyes only seeing a white glare do to the fact that his brain refused to process any other information that didn't do with the talk he and his father had last night. With a low growl, he angrily pushed his chair away from his desk, turning towards the window, why did his father have to be apart of that stupid council to begin with?

He frowned, turning, again looking at the email he been trying to read for the last past hour. With a sigh, he pressed the button to the monitor, turning it off, drumming his fingers on his desk, and thinking about last night. He was more upset with himself than anything. He should have seen this coming, his father never invited someone to dinner without an interior motive. When his father answered the door himself, that should have been the first red flag spotted.

His hand reached up, going through his bangs, he knew this was going to eventually happen. He knew a marriage was arranged every one hundred years in secrecy but so far he has been extremely lucky. The high priests that were a part of the council were surprisingly and oh so conveniently birthing sons as their first born. So the last five marriages fell to the Demon Lords of the East, North and South. For they were the only ones who had daughters as their first child. The white inus have been safe from the agreement up until now. The oldest Priest on the council passed about a month ago and his son's son has taken his place. He was the youngest of the priests on the council but he was the strongest and most skilled with his holy powers. And on top of that he had a female as his first born.

Long fingers tapped on his wooden desk as he leaned back in his chair, this wasn't getting him anywhere. He needed to clear his head he thought, standing and grabbing his suit jacket. Grabbing his briefcase he filled it with work he was taking home to look at when his desk phone ring. He picked it up, " What."

" Sesshomaru you should really be more courtesy when answering your phone." He heard his father say, tempting him to roll his eyes. " Anyways, just don't forget, you and Inuyasha need to be at my house at seven o'clock sharp, that is when they are supposed to arrive." Hanging up.

Sesshomaru hung up his phone, why did it have to happen so fast, he just found out he had to get married last night and now he had to actually follow through with this crazy arrangement. Sesshomaru picked up his phone again to call his brother, he frowned with a silent sigh, he still wasn't answering his phone. The imbecile, Sesshomaru thought. The completely useless and total waste of space; incapable of performing the most simplest of tasks. Gathering his briefcase, Sesshomaru turned in all his beautiful glory, a gray pin striped Armani suit fitting perfectly, his long hair down his back, bangs in his face, eyes deep and penetrating, and strolled out his office.

Yvonne stood by the door of the copy room; she was the administrative assistant to the CEO. She was an older human but still very beautiful. Her thick ebony locks pulled loosely into a French bun, her gray eyes warm and wise, looking lovely in her navy suit. Yvonne was happily showing her new assistant around the office she was going to be working in. It took her longer than she expected to choose someone but she knew if she didn't pick someone efficient, Sesshomaru would just fire them.

The girl she picked was young and human like herself, she was only 23 years old but her resume was so impressive Yvonne looked passed her age. She was an average height of 5'6, her long black hair cascading around her slender form. Thick round glasses covered pretty chocolate eyes, freckles dancing across her pale nose and cheeks.

" And this is the copy room, most of the machines you'll be using are in here so you won't have to run around all over the building."

The young girl nodded, taking notes, Yvonne smiled at the quiet and shy girl, liking her more and more, " Kara."

Brown eyes looked up, pushing glasses back up her nose, Yvonne smiled, " You are perfect for this job."

Kara smiled then blushed shyly looking away, making Yvonne smile even more, " Come on, I'll show you where you'll be working." walking out the room, the somewhat nerdy but adorable female on her heels.

Yvonne was showing Kara the desk she was going to be using, right outside her office with Sesshomaru's office down the hall. " Go ahead, take a seat."

Kara smiled shyly, setting her clipboard down and sat in the comfy leather chair, " It's so soft." she whispered.

Yvonne just nodded, " Mr. Takahashi had it imported, he knows how much stress sitting in a stiff chair can cause. A matter of fact, he has one just like it in his office and in mine."

Kara swirled in the chair, her smile growing in size, " So how is it, working for Mr. Takahashi?"

Yvonne leaned a hip on her desk, crossing her arms with a smile, " As long as you stay on his good side, he is an amazing person to work for. He can be ruthless if something isn't done correctly, he likes first time success. Just stay quick and efficient and you shouldn't have any problems. But other than that this job is a complete joy. He doesn't mind being called Mr. or Lord or even Milord."

Kara blinked, " You seem to really know him well."

There was a soft sigh, making the young girl look over to her elder beside her, her gray eyes were distant with a memory. The look seemed warm and memorable, as if a scene of complete joy was playing in her mind, Yvonne laughed lightly, coming down from cloud nine, " I fell in love with my boss seven years ago."

Kara gasped, her brown eyes wide, Yvonne turned, hearing a door open, she smiled, " Here he comes now."

Sesshomaru was locking his office door before he turned, seeing his assistant looking his way, he walked over. " Yvonne."

Yvonne smiled, standing straight, " Mr. Takahashi, leaving for the day?"

He simply nodded, his eyes then glancing over to the young female still sitting behind the desk. Yvonne noticed the glance, " Mr. Takahashi allow me to introduce you to my new assistant. Kara Cheetomi."

Sesshomaru looked the girl over for a moment, she was dressed plainly in a white blouse and black pencil skirt, he nodded his head, " Kara."

The young female was staring wide eyed at the man before her. She had heard of Sesshomaru Takahashi being a young prodigy in business and a hard stiff to work with but she always thought the pictures of him in magazines were photoshopped. She definitely didn't expect him to actually be this handsome, his flawless porcelain skin, the silky silver hair, and then those citrine eyes. His faced seemed to be carved out of a fairytale, this is what her dream prince would look like.

Realizing she was staring, mouth agape, she blushed a cherry red, jumping to her feet, " It's an honor to meet you Milord." her voice squeaked out in a rush, bowing suddenly however too deeply, she smacked her forehead against the desk with a loud thud and fell backwards.

Sesshomaru stared, a slender brow raised on his face, the smallest smirk fluttered across his lips, instead of causing the girl more embarrassment he simply turned, " Yvonne."

She smiled at him, her heartbeat increasing at the smirk, " Have a great day sir." watching him walk away. She sighed softly, in human years Sesshomaru was in his late 20's, 28 at the oldest, so that made him ten years her junior and she still fell head over heels for the boy.

Kara stood slowly, a big red spot on her forehead, " That couldn't have gone any worse."

Yvonne turned to the young girl, laughing softly, " I think it went well, the first time I seen him I spilled coffee all over myself."

Kara shook her head, straightening her skirt, still embarrassed, " I just wasn't expecting him to be so..." she blushed, " Handsome." she whispered.

Yvonne shook her head, " Don't do it to yourself honey, I worked for him for 10 years now, he is not interested in dating, especially a human."

Kara stared at the older woman, " How did you fall so hard?"

Yvonne simply shrugged, " How can you not." she mumbled more to herself though Kara still heard her.

She suddenly turned, " Come on, I want to show you which bathrooms to use. Don't use the one by the break room, the lock is tricky to work so sometimes people just walk right in on you." taking the younger girl's arm and pulling her down the hall. Brown eyes still glanced back, staring at the elevator her soon to be boss left through, how could she not, she asked herself.

Stepping off the elevator on the 50th floor, Sesshomaru looked around at the lush office space, though sparsely decorated it was restrained elegance. The secretary, a pretty blond thing in blue, looked rushed typing furiously on her computer and didn't notice as he walked right by the desk and on towards the large bronze door.

The girl, finally noticing that someone was headed for her boss's office unannounced, stopped typing and turned to call to him but realized it was her boss's boss so just turned back around and continued typing away, trying to finish this stupid memo so she could finally go home for the day.

Sesshomaru was still frowning as he turned the handle and pulled the door open. Inuyasha Takahashi. His long hair not that sort of silver platinum like Sesshomaru's, but a silverish almost white color. The cute furry appendages on top of his head constantly twitching in aggravation. And then there was his eyes, they were similar to that of the rest of the white Inu's but Inuyasha eyes seemed softer in a way. Not just your regular amber, they were a sort of stunning honey color. His build was boyish, but you can tell he can hold his own in a fight. The hanyou had his feet up on his desk and a Boston crème in his hand watched his angry brother walk in.

" What?"

Sesshomaru was tempted to punch his brother in the face, " I've been trying to get in contact with you."

Inuyasha frowned, sitting properly in the chair, " I told Nettie to hold my calls."

" For what?"

Amber eyes rolled, " So I can eat my donuts in peace, damn."

Sesshomaru walked over, took the donut out his brother's hand and smashed it into his chest. Inuyasha jumped up, " Dude, come on! This is my favorite suit! You fucking dick!" he yelled turning towards the small table in the corner. " What the hell was that for?" he asked, getting paper towels and wetting them, wiping at the smudge on his expensive shirt.

Sesshomaru just shook his head at the stupidity of his younger brother, " I am leaving for the day, do not forget to meet at Father's house tonight at 7 sharp."

Inuyasha frowned, " I have a date tonight."

Sesshomaru blinked, he couldn't be this dense, they just had this conversation last night, did he honestly forget how important this was for the human and demon species. Besides, he was dating some bimbo human with the intellect of a retarded squirrel, " Tell the bitch to wait."

" Hey!" the hanyou yelled at his brother, " Don't be calling her a bitch! You didn't even meet this one yet!" he yelled, grabbing his briefcase and following his brother out the door, hurrying to catch up.

Walking towards the elevator Inuyasha was on his phone, " Babe I can't take you tonight, I have to see my father, I'll come by later or tomorrow." He stood behind his brother as they waited for the elevator to come, he sighed, " I know I promised but it's important... Yeah, well I'll tell him you said that."

Seeing the door open, he shook his head, " I got to go, call you later." hanging up. " So this is really happening huh, you tying the knot?"

Sesshomaru lifted a shoulder, a movement too elegant to be called a shrug, " Apparently." He said, pressing the down button.

Inuyasha grinned, " What if she's ugly as hell, what are you gonna do?"

Sesshomaru frowned, letting out the breath he was holding for some reason, " Deal with it the best way I see fit." He mumbled, shifting his body slightly.

The younger of the two laughed, " That means stick her in a closet until she dies doesn't it."

Sesshomaru smirked but did not reply; silence fell between them on the rest of the way down. That's how they liked it, that way no one gets hurt. The doors finally slid open, Inuyasha nodded towards his brother, " Aiight, see you at pops place later." turning the opposite direction.

Sesshomaru nodded and headed towards his car, He paused as he approached his Mclaurn, seeing his best friend leaning against his sports car, his long black hair pulled into a high ponytail, the tips touching his mid back, bangs kept out his face by a black head band. His lean frame covered in an expensive suit, holding a gift bag in his strong hand.

Sesshomaru frowned, walking over to him, " What are you doing Kouga?"

The wolf just grinned, " As your best friend I decided to get you an early wedding gift."

Strong arms crossed, " Not funny."

Kouga laughed anyways, " Come on, let me buy you a drink." Sesshomaru's frown stayed on his face but he followed his best friend to his grey beemer. Sesshomaru didn't know where Kouga was going when they left his office, but it didn't surprise him when he found himself at a bar and grill downtown in his territory. Instead of sitting at the bar, they sat at a booth for more privacy. He sipped at his expensive bourbon as he tried to digest his situation but it only further pissed him off. The treaty was holding up fine, he didn't see the point of the arranged marriage. Why should he have to lower himself and bed a human, a priestess at that? Why couldn't the old priest wait another year to die so Kouga, Prince of the wolf tribe, would have been next to married? Why didn't his father have Inuyasha before him so he would be the one to marry? Why…

He paused, taking a sip of his drink, complaining didn't help his situation. How he felt didn't matter, he was the eldest son of the former lord of the west, this was going to happen if he liked it or not. Perhaps he could stick her in a room in his mansion until she died. She was human; she did not share his life span if he didn't mate her. He only had to marry her so she will definitely die before he does. He could even make her useful, she can file his paperwork or something.

" Stop making that face."

Sesshomaru glanced up, raising a brow, " I am not making a face."

Kouga grinned, sipping his beer, " It could be worse you know."

Sesshomaru just picked up his drink, " How? You getting married and not me?"

Kouga made an unbelievably innocent face, his green eyes laughing, " Are you saying I wouldn't love to be married to someone I don't even know?"

Sesshomaru nodded " Yes. Yes I am."

Kouga leaned back in the seat, " Facts. But it is also you that will be in the news and on the cover of every magazine as the new symbol of peace."

" Peace is for quitters."

Kouga laughed, shaking his head, " Look on the bright side."

Sesshomaru raised a brow, " And what would that be?"

He grinned, picking up his drink, " You'll be married before I am."

Sesshomaru shook his head, " Idiot."

Kouga laughed again, " So when do you meet her?"

Sesshomaru sighed softly, " Tonight. The ceremony will be small, her immediate family and mines in the gardens of my father's manor."

The wolf frowned, " I don't get why it has to happen so fast." he shook his head, " Probably so you don't have enough time to plan an escape."

Sesshomaru flicked a strand of silky hair over his shoulder, " It's a mess."

Kouga grinned, suddenly holding up his beer, " I got one! It could be worse, they could be turning you human."

Sesshomaru raised a brow, " That's a myth, humans can't really do that."

Kouga shrugged a shoulder, " Yeah probably not, but still it's a plus." Sesshomaru just continued to sip on his drink. Kouga grinned, leaning back, " Oh, come on Sesshomaru, she's human, give it 50 years and she'll be dead probably. And if you can't wait that long, stage an accident."

Sesshomaru blinked, shaking his head at his best friend, " You're crazy."

Kouga laughed. " Point taken."

Amber eyes glanced up as a refill was sat beside him. A female was standing by their booth, her long blonde hair almost platinum in a French braid over her shoulder. Eyes the color of dark tea, warm and deep. She was dressed in a pair of off white stretch pants hugged her curves like a second skin. Her soft yet warm yellow blouse hanging off her shoulders, tying around her neck dipping low in the back. Gold leopard pumps encasing small feet.

He raised a brow, #12 is what he called her though Barbara was her name, a water Kappa. He had a list of females he occasionally spent time with to keep up appearance and to keep his bed warm when he was in the mood. Barbara used to be #17 but she proved to be smart, gorgeous and quiet. She was a pleaser, and he can tell all she wanted to do was please him. He always gave credit to a woman that worked hard for his attention.

Pink lips smiled at him, " I asked the bartender what you were drinking." She slid into the booth across from him, next to Kouga, completely ignoring the wolf, " Long day?"

Sesshomaru just stared at her, she did not live on this side of town nor did she work in the area. She must have been following him again, this was not the first time she 'randomly' bumped into him when he was out with friends.

Barbara just smiled at the silent man across from him, " I went to your office looking for you but Yvonne said you left for the day. I figured you'll come here."

That made Sesshomaru blink, she was very observant, " How would you know that?"

Barbara just smiled, taking a sip of her sex on the beach, " This is the only bar and grill that carries the expensive bourbon you drink."

" Attentive." Sesshomaru said, Kouga sipped at his beer, " Stalker." he mumbled, but was completely ignored.

She smiled warmly at the small compliment, " I try to be when it comes to you."

Sesshomaru smirked a bit, she wanted his approval so badly, " How was your day?"

Barbara shrugged, " I was home waiting for you to call me. I thought we had such a great time last weekend and maybe we can do it again."

Sesshomaru frowned, " I can't."

She just smiled, her laugh elegantly practiced, " And why not Mr. Multi-billionaire."

Sesshomaru took a sip of his free drink, " I'm getting married in 4 hours."

The sudden shock that hit her face was priceless, for a moment Kouga almost wished he had a camera. Barbara shook her head, blinking her eyes rapidly, she touched her cheeks for a moment and took a slow breath, " I'm sorry, I just hallucinated for a moment, what did you say?"

Sesshomaru raised a brow, the delusion in this one was strong, he simply leaned back in his seat, taking another sip of his drink. Barbara shook her head again, realization sinking in, he was telling the truth. She frowned, her hands balling into fists on the table, " What do you mean you're getting married! We were just fucking five days ago!"

Sesshomaru draped an arm on the back of his seat, " So."

Her tea colored eyes watered over, " I can't believe this!" a hand slapped at her bangs, " I do everything for you Sesshomaru! I am the perfect female and you're going to marry someone else, I don't understand why you would do this to me!"

Sesshomaru frowned, draining the rest of his cup, " You're not the only one."

Her face dropped slowly, her shoulders slumping in defeat, her voice a sad whisper," You told me you weren't seeing anyone else but me."

Kouga set his beer down, " Well this is awkward." he mumbled, " I think we should get going Sesshomaru." scooting around the round booth to Sesshomaru's side.

Sesshomaru glanced over to her, eyeing the female for a moment, watching the light play against the soft features of her pretty face. He sort of felt bad in a way, she was a sweet girl though he was pretty sure she wouldn't talk to anyone that made less then a 7 figure salary. Slowly he stood, he bent to grab his suit jacket, softly he laid a hand on top of hers. She looked up at him with those tea colored orbs filled with some much hope. " You were my favorite."

She looked at him and smiled, he felt a warmth stir in his chest at lying to her. He didn't want to lead her on but he didn't want to make her cry either. Without another word, he swung his jacket over his shoulder and headed for the door.

Kouga cleared his throat, standing, " Nice seeing you again Barbara."

Barbara watched the two men leave, oddly enough she felt a pressure lift off her shoulders at not being completely rejected by the handsome man. Perhaps she could stop this marriage, she thought or at least get rid of the wife.

Getting dropped off to his car; Sesshomaru was on his way to his father's house after a pleasant time at the bar. He didn't mean to stay as late as he did but he wasn't really looking forward to marrying a woman he never met before. On top of that she was a human; personally he had nothing against humans but to marry one? He had a preference; he liked powerful, beautiful and intelligent females. Once in a while a human that fit the profile would catch his eye but majority of them were docile towards demons. And one thing he didn't like was a submissive female, most demon women were like that as well. That's probably why he talked to so many of them, mixing it up helped keep his agitation levels low. He liked someone that would debate with him, not just agree with him to please him.

Most of the females he talked to were gold diggers or wanted the fame of being with someone like him. He didn't mind though, he had money and power so those types of women came with the territory. He never took any of them seriously, he didn't want to be with anyone, he was fine with his life the way it was. He wasn't the type that really committed to the belief of monogamy, he couldn't see himself staying faithful to just one woman. He shook his head as he sped down the highway towards his father's home trying to stop his train of thought. Regardless of how he felt, this was going to happen either way and he just had to get use to it.

Another few minutes passed before he finally pulled up the driveway to a large white manor. He parked behind a limo that was in front of the house. Getting out the car, he again grabbed his jacket and headed for the door. Inu No Tashio answered the door after the second ring of the bell and Sesshomaru immediately frowned at the red flag.

" What now?"

Tashio just smiled, his amber eyes gleaming with mischief. He tossed a strand of his long white ponytail behind his shoulder, " Is that what you're going to wear?"

Sesshomaru glanced down to his suit, then compared it to his father's navy blue three piece suit, " What is wrong with my clothes?"

Tashio just shrugged one of his shoulders, " You know, first impressions and all."

The younger inu frowned, " This suit is $5,000."

Tashio smirked, " I'm kidding." He clapped a hand on his son's shoulder, " You look great! Aren't you excited?"

Sesshomaru slanted his eyes at his father, " It's seems you are enough for the both of us."

Tashio just laughed, " It is not everyday a wedding happens in my backyard."

The sentence made Sesshomaru frown deepen, his father was too excited, another red flag, something was up. " Father, what is going on?"

Inuyasha walked out the back room, fixing his jacket, " He's been acting like this since I got here, something is definitely up."

Just in that moment a black town car pulled up the long driveway, Tashio grinned, pushing his son back through the door, " They're here."

Sesshomaru glanced behind him as he was pushed onto the lawn, " Why are we not meeting them inside?"

Tashio snorted, hands on his son's shoulders, " Priests in my house? Hell no. we're doing all of this outside in case things blow up."

Inuyasha frowned, standing beside his older brother, " Why would things blow up?"

Tashio just smiled; the town car parked in front of the limo, the driver got out the front and opened the back door. Tashio and Sesshomaru watched a woman get out. She was quite attractive, long black hair pinned up in a French roll, sharp brown eyes. Dressed in a beautiful one piece summer dress with a lovely royal blue and black pattern. Her slip on black heels matched perfect. Sesshomaru placed her in her late thirties early forties, though she looked just out her twenties. She looked nervous, twisting her fingers around the strap of an over sized purse.

Next to get out was a young lady, her black spiral curls bounced as she shook her head gently, her bangs pinned back with a clip. She looked amazing in her brown mini skirt matching the chocolate color of her eyes. Her tan waitress top hugged her soft curves nicely, her gold 3in heels sandals sparkling in the light.

After her was a boy, young in his teens but taller than normal for his age, at least 6 foot, his build lean yet strong and obviously still growing. He slapped at his bangs, his short black hair, messy but cute around his heart shaped face, pulled back into a short ponytail, eyes a dark blue. Wearing a white button up with a black design one side, and dark blue jeans, white nikes on his feet. A silver chain around his neck, a watch on his wrist, a single diamond stud in one ear.

Finally, last to get out was a man, he was tall, athletically fit, dressed handsomely in a black tux, his black hair mid back and pulled into a high ponytail, his chiseled face out of a model portfolio. His dark blue eyes glancing around before landing on the three inus on the lawn and smiling.

He walked over to them, hand in hand with the beautiful woman, as the younger ones stayed by the car, " Inu No Tashio, it is good to see you my friend."

Tashio smiled, shaking the man's hand, " Atomi, it is always a pleasure, I haven't seen you since you were a boy."

Atomi just smiled, " In the eyes of a demon I suppose 40 years is a mere nap." He turned to the woman beside him, " This is my wife May."

Tashio nodded, shaking her hand, " This is my eldest son, Sesshomaru, current lord of the west and my youngest son Inuyasha."

Atomi turned, reaching out his hand to the lord of the west, " It is an honor to finally meet you."

Sesshomaru nodded, there was strength behind the handshake and the power in his aura was strong, " Like wise." he mumble.

Atomi smile widened, as if he can sense the young inu's uneasiness, " These are difficult times, humans and demons still need a constant reminder of peace. This wedding will be that symbol; it is a privilege to offer my daughter's hand to you."

Tashio smiled at the respectful man, " We are honored as well, you're father has told me so much about your daughter Kikyou."

Two faces dropped, shyly glancing at each other, Sesshomaru raised a brow, red flag #1. Atomi cleared his throat, " Oh, well, um... Kikyou is beautiful..." he finally said, " She is kind, generous, respectful and most importantly, quiet. Everything a man would want in a woman. But...um... she is not our first born."

Tashio blinked, confusion hinting the air, " I don't understand." He glanced over the shorter man's shoulder, staring at the young lady they brought along with them, " Is that not your daughter right there?"

May raised a finger to get the men's attention, " I had twins. Identical." she glanced to the ground, " Mostly." she added on before glancing back up, " Kikyou was born after her sister. Kagome."

Tashio nodded, " Oh, Okay, well we are honored to meet her as well. Where is she?"

Red flag #2 immediately caught Sesshomaru's attention when May made a sound in the back of her throat. It was an awkward almost embarrassed giggle, her sudden smile was so forced it seemed she was trying not cry. She clapped her hands together and turned to her husband, clearly looking for help. " Honey..."

Atomi glanced to his wife then back to the waiting inus, " Um, she's..." he suddenly turned, " Kikyou, Souta, come meet Inu No Tashio and his sons, they are great and respected demons."

They both walked over, bowing their heads respectfully before shaking the strong hands of the inus. Tashio raised a brow at the odd behavior, " And where is the bride to be?"

Atomi face took on a worried expression, he then rapidly nodded, " She's... on her way." He smiled, rubbing the back of his neck for a moment, mouth open, " Before she actually gets here, there is just some things I would like to take the time to explain about Kagome."

May nodded, immediately agreeing, " Yes we should definitely talk first."

Atomi smiled, " You see, Kagome is... ahhh..." he glanced to his wife. She glanced to him and then to the inus, " Kagome is absolutely gorgeous."

Atomi grinned, " Yes! Yes she is, and she is... well she's a free spirit type of female."

May agreed, " Yes. There is never a dull moment with that one."

Tashio frowned, suspicion rising, " Okay what's going on here?"

Atomi smiled, " We just want you to understand that Kagome is... different."

" And it's not our fault." May immediately added before glancing at her husband.

Brown eyes rolled, Kikyou crossed her arms, " What they are trying to say is that Kagome is a psychopathic manic."

Souta frowned, " That's not true Kikyou and you know it."

Kikyou ignored her younger brother, " She has been incarcerated for half her life."

Souta shook his head, trying to defend his favorite sister, " That's not... completely false."

Tashio took a step back, this people were crazy, " So you're saying your daughter is a criminal?"

Atomi shook his head, " No of course not, she's..."

There was a sudden roar, a cloud of smoke was quickly approaching the gates of the manor. Sesshomaru watched, you would think it would be a blur riding down the driveway then screeching to a halt. But it was more in slow motion. He saw someone beaming a white motorcycle down the lane popping a wheelie before turning, leaving skid marks as they stopped.

Three sets of amber eyes followed the scrumptious curves of the female as she pulled her helmet off, her hair falling around her like water, before she shook the rest free; they stared as a long curvy leg came up and over the bike as she climbed off. Her succulent breasts were covered by a white crop top with long sleeves, flaring out softly to her knuckles instead of stopping at her wrist.

Delectable abs that came with her perfect shape out for all eyes to see, there were thick black graffiti lines traveling down her toned stomach to the left side of her belly button. A few black tips of the tribal design sharpening right under her belly button, then traveled down to her cinched waist. The markings were intimidating and had an angry, livid feel to it. Her light blue skinny jeans hugged her legs like a second skin, white low top nikes like her brothers on her small feet.

Shoulder holsters were strapped to her chest holding twin chrome 9mm beretta semi automatics hand guns. Her eyes were such a deep ocean blue they seemed to glow; they scanned the small group of people for a moment before walking over. There was something lethal about her walk, something threatening and dangerous.

Her aura was muted, so pulled in, so tightly wrapped around her, so controlled. It was a transparent white, like sheer white curtains, as if they were purposely see through to give the illusion of normal but clouding the senses so you don't see the truth. Something about her gave off a dangerous presence, as if her aura was covering up something much more insidious. She had the presence of someone experienced.

Atomi blinked and made another worried face before stepping forward, " Kagome, you couldn't have left those behind." He hissed, referring to the weapons she seemed to always be carrying with her.

The older man was ignored as blue eyes turned to the only person she liked in this family, " C why you called me down here?"

Souta shrugged, " Dad said to call you."

Kikyou frowned, turning to their father, " You didn't tell her did you?"

The statement made Kagome frowned, " Tell me what."

" Um…."

May shook her head, " You said you were going to tell her yesterday."

Atomi made a face, " She doesn't answer her phone when I call!"

Sesshomaru glanced over to his father as the odd family continued to argue, " What have you gotten me into."

Tashio smiled, " This is getting interesting."

Inuyasha nodded, agreeing, " I'll say."

Tashio stepped forward, raising his hands to stop the arguing, " Excuse me, hi, Kagome right? It is a pleasure to meet you and to have you betrothed to my son."

There was a chorus of soft gasps followed by silence, the temperature spiked around them, charging the air with static. Blue eyes stared at the outreached hand, slowly she traveled up the limb until she stared into amber orbs, her blue eyes hard, her voice edged with venom, " I'm.. what.. to your son?"

Tashio cautiously took a step back, feeling his arm tingling under the blaze of those dark orbs. He figured the best thing to do was to stay quiet and let her focus that glare on someone else. She turned to her father, eyes narrowing at the guilt she can smell in the air, " I'm what to his son." She repeated.

May swallowed, stepping forward, " Kagome, darling, we were trying to tell you months ago that your father took your great grandfather's place on the council. And well every one hundred years…"

Kikyou huffed, rolling her eyes, cutting her mother off, " She should already know the laws."

Souta was the one to feel the shift in the air, he raised a hand, trying to stop what was about to happen, " Kagome..."

But it was too late, Kagome's hand retaliated on its own, punching her twin in the cheek, her head snapping to the side with the haymaker, dropping her to the ground. Her weapon was in her hand so suddenly it was as if it materialized out of thin air. Atomi dropped on top of his daughter, " No, don't!"

May stepped in front of Kikyou and her husband, " Kagome please calm down!"

Her face was far too impassive to tell if the words took hold, instead she moved her arm up so the aim of the gun was now on her mother. Her thumb clicked the hammer back, Souta immediately stepped forward, pushing his mother out the way. He knew she would do it, with no hesitation she would kill all three of them. The only reason they were still alive was because of him.

He raised his hands, " Kags come on, you're a peace keeper, you know the laws. You're a champion of Izanami; you know this has to happen, killing them won't change that."

Kagome stared at her baby brother, a frown slowly crossed her plump lips, the motion was quick and casual as she holstered her gun. She took a slow breath, her brother was right and she knew it, she could not go against the laws of the Gods.

She took another quick breath and turned, there was a smile on her face, " Inu No Tashio, it is an absolute pleasure to be in your presence. I am Kagome Hernoshi and I am honored to be betrothed to your son."

The three inu's blinked, Tashio stepped forward and shook the hand of the smaller woman. He was surprised by the strength he felt, " Kagome, this is my son Sesshomaru, lord of the west and my youngest son, Inuyasha."

Smiling Kagome graciously shook their hands as well, Inuyasha raised a brow, " So what's with the guns?"

Kagome just smiled, " I just left work."

Tashio watched Kagome's family finally rise from the ground, he glanced back to the young female. " And what do you do for a living?"

Kagome glanced down to her babies, a gift after her promotion. " I'm one of the best agents in the RDSVU."

Inuyasha crossed his arms, genuinely curious," What's that?"

Sesshomaru glanced to the younger inu, not surprised his dimwitted brother wouldn't know, " It's the Rogue Demon Special Victim Unit."

Kagome nodded, smiling, " That's correct. Not every demon or human likes the peace between our two species. Some demons go on a rampage or some humans go on killing sprees and have to be put down. That's where my team comes in."

Tashio blinked, " That's a very interesting job choice for a woman."

Atomi smiled, " Well Kagome has a nature talent for…"

Blue eyes snapped over to them, her gaze heating the air, " Was anyone speaking to you." Her voice hissed with a malicious intent, it was not a question but a clear threat to shut up.

She turned with a smile, the menace in her tone gone, she glanced over to Sesshomaru, " Can I talk to you for a moment?"

He stared at the woman, this day was getting more and more interesting by the minute, he nodded his head, " This way." He answered, leading her into the house.

Tashio blinked, watching as Sesshomaru closed the door behind him, then turned to Atomi, " So, how come she hates you guys so much?"

Inuyasha shook his head, " Pops, really."

Atomi blinked and gave an awkward smile, " It's a long story."

Tashio waved to them to follow him, " Well the justice of the peace is in the garden, let's start this ceremony shall we."

Thay all nodded, happy for the distraction from the disturbing question. Talking about the black sheep in their family always left a sour taste in Atomi's mouth.

Sesshomaru lead the way to the kitchen, the usual gathering place in his father's home. Kagome sat in one of the bar stools that were in front of the island and slumped forward. Resting her elbows on the top as she held her head in her hands, " Do you have something to drink? And by drink I mean alcohol."

Sesshomaru smirked softly though she didn't see it and turned, grabbing the brandy his father kept on ice and a cup. Sliding onto a stool across from her, he poured her a glass. Kagome grabbed it and tossed it back like a pro. " So when did you find out?"

Sesshomaru blinked, mildly impressed, he refilled her glass, " Last night."

She sighed, glancing down at the brown liquor in the crystal glass, " This is bullshit."

He nodded, " Agreed."

She frowned, throwing the drink back, then refilling her cup, " They tell you when we getting married?"

He blinked, she made it look so easy, " The minister is in the garden setting up as we speak."

She sighed again, taking the shot she poured, " Why is it happening so fast?"

" I'm not sure, then again the council has been waiting 100 years for this so it is not a rush to them." Sesshomaru said, pouring another.

She pushed the full cup over to him, she stared at him until he got the point, watching as he picked up the glass and tossed the drink back, " You ever heard of the saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend?"

Sesshomaru poured another shot and pushed the cup over to her, " Of course. Why?"

She took the shot, " Me and you. You're strong, do you think we can beat them?"

He poured another shot, staring at the woman across from him, " Are you talking about the council? You want to fight your way out of this arrangement?"

Kagome frowned, looking to the table, he can tell by the tone of her voice that she was fighting with herself over something, " No one should be forced to do anything they don't want to do. You're strong, I can feel your aura, with you, we can take them down."

Sesshomaru frowned, taking the shot, " You have some sort of power, I don't know what it is but I know it's strong. If we were to team up, I think we could defeat the council but I do not think we are equip to fight a goddess."

Kagome shook her head, " You're right, I don't know what I was thinking. I met Izanami, she is a complete bitch."

Sesshomaru poured another shot, " You met Izanami, mother earth."

Kagome snickered with a nod, picking up the glass, " Yeah, when I was younger. She's cocky as hell, she's the one that made me join the RDSVU. That and my mentor."

She took the shot and made a face, " I can't go on a honeymoon, I have to work."

Sesshomaru agreed, " So do I."

She sighed, resting her head in her hand, " What about living arrangements? I like my place."

Sesshomaru shook his head, she had some good questions, this was happening so fast, none of it was thought out. " I suppose we will have to figure something out."

She frowned, pouring herself another shot, tossed it back and stood, " Alright, let's get this over with."

He nodded, standing as well, " This way."

She followed him around the island and towards the back door before she paused and glanced down, " I'm not really dressed for a wedding."

Sesshomaru turned to her, slowly rolling his eyes over her chosen outfit. It left little to the imagination. He never seen a female with a body like hers, she was so toned and so muscular but it was so feminine it shouldn't be possible. Her stomach was flat and toned, her abs softly indented, only insinuating her slim waist that made her hips look bigger. The cuts in her arms noticeable but still sexy, she had such a perfect hour glass figure she should have been the spokesman for the coco cola bottle.

He was surprised he was attracted to the firmness in her form, she had a body that wasn't sweet and innocent like most females. You can tell that her curves didn't come from a careful diet plan. She had cuts and muscles that came from years of training and yet she somehow looked soft and fragile. She had the perfect balance of femininity and muscle.

He slid his warm gaze from the crown of her raven locks to the tips of her white sneakers. Although he stood more than three feet away, she felt as though he was touching her, stroking her with gentle hands.

" It will do." he finally said, turning, walking down the hall.

Kagome watched him for a moment before glancing down at her outfit; he appraised her in an emphatically masculine way that made her more aware of her femininity than she had ever been in her life. Beneath the concealing folds of her clothing, her skin tingled, she shook the thought off, she had to focus she thought. Turning and jogging after him to catch up as he left the house.

Stepping outside, Kagome saw the small set up for the ceremony. There was six fold out chairs set up on the grass, 3 on one side and 3 on the other and small refreshments table behind them. A demon monk stood in front of a collapsible podium he must have brought with him by the entrance to the gardens. He was dressed in his robes, with a large book. His face soft yet withered but friendly.

Kagome immediately frowned seeing her parents was still here talking to Inu No Tashio as he ushered them to their seats. Said dog demon turned, " So, how are you two getting along?"

Sesshomaru raised a brow at his father before glancing to Kagome, " Are you ready?"

Kagome just nodded, " As I'll ever be."

Inu No Tashio smiled, " Perfect. Kagome would you like your father to walk you down the aisle?"

She just shook her head, not even glancing in her parent's direction, " If he stands I'll shoot him."

There was an audible gulp heard and a soft snicker as Souta stepped forward, he handed her sister a small bouquet of roses, " I got this."

She smirked at her brother before tussling his hair for a second. Tashio just nodded, " Ok then let's get started." waving his arm for Sesshomaru to walk down the aisle first.

The Lord of the west was tempted to roll his eyes at the buffoonery that was playing out right now. This whole thing was stupid he thought walking to the front until he stood in front of the podium as his father took a sit beside Inuyasha.

Kagome sighed, then linked her arm with her brother and begin a trek towards the front. Souta smiled, " Relax big sis, it's not the end of the world."

Kagome just frowned, " You're not the one that has to fuck him later." she mumbled back.

Souta snickered and shook his head, stopping as they reach the front, he took her hand and kissed it, " I got your back, whatever you decide to do." he whispered.

Kagome just smiled, " Love you too C." tussling his hair once more before turning and stepping forward as he took a seat next to his father.

The demon monk smiled at the too, this was not the first arranged marriage he performed for the council so he knew the youngsters circumstances. He leaned forward a bit, " Don't worry, I'll make this quick."

Kagome and Sesshomaru nodded in thanks as he leaned back and opened his book, " We are gathered here today to witness the union of Lord Sesshomaru of the western lands and Priestess Kagome in marriage."

He held up his hands as he spoke, " Today, as we create this marriage, we also create a new bond and new symbol of peace throughout these lands."

He signaled for their hands with a wag of his finger, Kagome and Sesshomaru offered him their arm. He tied a white sash around both of their wrists, " May you always be able to talk things over, to confide in each other, to laugh with each other, to enjoy life together, and to share moments of quiet and peace, when the day is done. May you be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and a home of warmth and understanding."

The old demon monk smiled as he held their palms in his own, " This union is meant to inspire others of both races that happiness can be found in each other and that we can all coexist on these lands."

Kagome smiled softly at the gentle words, the demon's soft lavender eyes looked to her, " Do you, Lady Kagome, take Lord Sesshomaru, to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you part?"

She bit her lip for a moment, it's not like she had a choice, " I do."

He nodded, then turned, " And do you, Lord Sesshomaru, take Lady Kagome, to be your wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you part?"

He glanced over to her and she simply shrugged, he could see on her face that she was not as thrilled about this union as he was. That she also hated being forced to do this. Mentally he sighed, at least they have something in common, " I do." he muttered.

The mason just smiled, with the gold dagger from before, the old demon slit the white sash from their wrists, " You may now ki..." Two sets of eyes slit to him with a glare, cutting him off, he cleared his throat with a smile and raised his hands. " I officially introduce to the world, Lord and Lady Takahashi of the western domain."

The two families stood and applauded, Kagome rolled her eyes as her brother ran over and gave her a hug. " This is so awesome!" he turned to the demon lord, " You're my brother in law now, can you spot me a million dollars?"

Kagome laughed, handing her brother her bouquet, " Shut up stupid."

Tashio walked over, the next to give Kagome a hug, " I am honored to have you a part of my family Kagome."

She bowed her head, " The pleasure is all mine Inu No Tashio."

He just smiled, " Just call me Tashio." he then turned, looking for his younger son, he wanted to discuss a wedding present that he still had to get.

Kagome glanced over and saw her family enjoying refreshments in the back. It pissed her off that they were still here. Her hip started ringing, she glanced down and pulled her phone out her pocket. Opening the message, she frowned, " Damn, I gotta go, work."

Sesshomaru, who was just finishing up talking to the demon monk, raised a brow, " It's about the child snatcher?"

Kagome blinked, " How did you know?"

He just shook his head, " It's been all over the news for the past week. Another child was taken?"

Kagome nodded, " 4 actually, from school."

" Do you know how they're performing the abductions?"

Kagome frowned, " I really shouldn't share details of the case."

Sesshomaru just shrugged a shoulder, " You don't have to if you don't want to."

Kagome made a face, she shouldn't but it was internationally known of the brilliant mind the lord of the west had. Fresh eyes on the case might be a good thing, they had no current leads anyways. She made a face before grabbing his arm, pulling him away from the others so they can talk more privately.

She glanced around for a second before she started talking in a hushed tone, " Okay so there's no forced entry at any of the sites and no signs of struggle either. The kids are all human ranging from ages 5 to 7, both female and male. At first the snatches were only happening at night but now they're happening during broad daylight. We have no leads and no MO to go off of. No one apparently seen anything or noticed anything suspicious. These kids have absolutely nothing in common."

Sesshomaru shook his head, " That's incorrect." He looked at her, " What class are these kids?"

Kagome blinked, " What?"

" Blue collar, white collar..."

She shook her head, " Oh, um middle class."

Arms crossed as long fingers drummed on his elbow, " There are thousands of homeless children on the streets if someone wanted to snatch kids inconspicuously. But instead someone is taking them from their homes and schools, they all have to have something in common. These kids are being targeted for a specific reason, its just a matter of finding out what."

Kagome blinked, a thoughtful look on her face, " Hm, I never thought of it like that." she stared at the demon in front of her for a moment then glanced at her watch, it was hitting 7:24. She thought about what she was about to ask in her head for a second before glancing back up, " Would you like to come to my office with me?"

Sesshomaru raised a slender brow, " What."

Kagome shook her head, explaining, " I'm leading the case and a fresh pair of eyes could be helpful."

Sesshomaru stayed silent, this day was becoming more and more interesting, " I suppose."

Kagome smiled, " Great!" she suddenly paused, " Oh wait, I rode my bike here." She glanced over, " Do you mind if we take your car?"

His slanted smirk was subtle, " Now you're just taking advantage of me."

Kagome snickered, then blinked, shaking her head, " Wait, are you flirting with me?"

Sesshomaru simply stared at her, again eyes slowly rolling over her, a slow smirk crossed his face as he slid a hand in his pants pocket, for an arranged married, they could have chosen worse. " My car is this way." he finally said, walking towards the house.

Kagome watched him for a moment, blinking, that look again giving her skin tingles. Shaking her head, she jogged to follow him through the house.

Catching up with the demon lord as he stepped outside, Kagome noticed everyone was now in the front getting ready to leave, Inu No Tashio turned towards them, " So, how are you two getting along?"

Sesshomaru raised a brow at his father before glancing to Kagome, " I'll pull the car around."

Kagome just nodded as he walked away, Tashio grinned, " It must be going very well."

Kagome smiled to her father in law, " Yes, we are actually about to go spend more time getting to know each other."

Atomi smiled, " That is great Kagome."

Blue eyes narrowed at him, " Don't talk to me." she hissed.

May gulped and took a step back, Kagome just turned, touching her baby brother's head and kissed his temple, " I got a case kid, you know how to reach me."

Souta just nodded, " Be careful Kags."

She smiled, " Always." Letting him go just as Sesshomaru pulled up in his sports car. Bowing to Inu No Tashio once more, she jogged over to the vehicle and got in.

Tashio grinned, this was going better than expected, he turned back to Atomi and his family, " Time for that story now."

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