Here's another

During the first debriefing today, the team found out they made little leeway in their investigation. Hampton hit a wall when it came to Russell's closed case, all he could find out from his daughter is that he was an actual business man from the west side of the river and was trying to start up a business over here before he was killed. The list that wanted him dead was little, though he had good ideas, he was literally a nobody in the crime world before coming here. He owned a coin operated laundry mat and that is where they usually got their income from. Which made the speculations of him being a pawn even more plausible. Someone used him to ship in those weapons. But who?

Ayame hit a dead end as well, the crime bosses they had around the area were low priority. Besides running protection and loan sharks and trafficking businesses, they really weren't the biggest threat to the community. At least not enough of a threat to involve her team on a case that could be handled by local PD. She talked to a few of her CI's she knew, Ayame knew someone everywhere. And all she got was the same speech over and over again. Someone was buying up all the property and the rebellions were getting their hands on better weapons. Everyone one was saying it, a war was starting but no one knew from where.

Gruff was still trying to look into the dark priestess that sold to Russell, knowing she was going to play a big part in what was about to happen but that was going to take some time. So all they really had was what Kagome found out at the bar. Which is why the team was now at the docks.

Ayame laid beside her male partner on a storage container about 60 meters away from the actual location. Scoping the place out with high tech binoculars, Hampton was beside her, dressed in all black, black basketball shorts, black beater and black sneakers. He also had a pair of binoculars to his eyes, assisting with the scoping of the area. He glanced over to the smaller female beside him, orange eyes rolling over the small of her exposed back as she laid flat on her tummy, " Your hips are bigger."

Ayame snickered, always loving the bluntness of her team mate, smiling as she kept looking forward, " It's a squat challenge me and Kagome doing."

Hampton turned back to the storage unit they were looking at, " For your new boyfriend?"

Ayame glanced to him with a smirk, " Jealous?"

He rolled his eyes, lifting his binoculars, " You wish."

She just laughed, " You wouldn't like him anyways."

He glanced to her, he and Ayame knew each other for all of their lives. They were always the best of friends, two peas in a pod, always by each others side. At one point they upped that level of friendship to a relationship, even got to the point where he had asked her to marry him. But they were quick to realize, they were stronger together as friends. Yes they had sex and it was pretty good sex but they were not romantically attracted to each other. So they broke off the engagement and somehow managed to still be as close as they were when they were just friends. They still loved each other and respected each other, so Ayame would always introduce her boyfriends to her for his approval.

" How you know I wouldn't like him?"

Ayame shrugged, eyes on the building ahead of her, " He's not enough like you."

" What does that mean?"

The wolf made a thoughtful face for a moment before turning to her ex fiance, " He doesn't get me like you get me. He tries to but he tries too hard and it doesn't seem genuine." She suddenly raised a brow, frowning, " Besides I caught him checking out Kagome's ass on more than one occasion."

Hampton laughed, shaking his head, " Dump his sorry ass."

She shrugged, " I will, but his head game on point."

Hampton shook his head, " That's shallow."

Ayame just nodded, agreeing, " I know." she reached over and touched the hand of her partner, " Its not better than yours though."

Hampton smirked, " I love you too." squeezing the hand in his for a moment before turning and looking back to the storage building. Seeing someone pulling up in a car, he picked up his binoculars, " Blu's on site."

Ayame picked up her own, taking a look, she could see Kagome getting out of the car, she touched a hand to her ear, opening the comm line, " We got eyes."

Kagome's voice came through her ear, " Roger that."

The best way to see what someone really did as a living is to catch them in the act. If you believe they are working illegally and there is a chance of you being in danger if you just barge in their workplace, it was good advise to have a good excuse, or wear something very alluring.

Kagome pulled on to the shipping docks in a cute girly silver coup she borrowed from the office garage. Stepping up, she flipped her flowing hair behind her shoulder, her short sundress fluttering lightly in the breeze. Her sea blue eyes sparkling with a smile.

Immediately the men carrying boxes stopped what they were doing. Security guys coming over with guns. Kagome smiled taking off her shades, seeing a man in a black suit walk over to her, " Hi, um, I met a guy yesterday at the bar. He said he work here and that he'll give me a ride in his boat."

The man smiled, looking Kagome over, her white short dress in the sun slightly transparent, silhouetting her shape and hugging her curves. " Sorry sweetie, but you must got the wrong place."

She made a sad face " All shoot." She shrugged a delicate shoulder, " Well, that's what I get for believing a drunk guy, right?" smiling.

He touched her elbow, " Right, now let me help you to your car."

Kagome smiled again, walking with him, " Why thank you." Making sure she got a good look around, getting in her car, turning around and pulling off.

As soon as she made it to the street she touched her ear, " The bug's in place. I got ears."

She picked up the phone that was ringing in the cup holder, already knowing who it was by the ringtone, " Baba."

" You got it done?"

She nodded, driving down the street, " Yeah, but it won't last long, it's on his sleeve."

" I'll listen in tonight, go and get ready for your party."

She frowned, " You're not coming?"

" I'll be there, just a little later."

She smiled, " Okay." she glanced in the back seat at the dress cover in the back seat, " I'm going to bring Rin."

" Who?"

" The little girl from the orphanage. She's a cute kid, you got to meet her."

" And I will, see you later mini me."

She nodded, getting on the highway, " Love you too." she said, hanging up.

It didn't take her long to get to the shrine, all the kids were playing outside when she exited the car. She took her time going up the steps this time only because she was wearing a dress and didn't need it flapping in the wind flashing the kids.

Lucky for her Rin was out front, sweeping up the front of the shrine as a punishment for sneaking out yet again. She was just checking on her stash, she was still planning her run away, she just needed some more money saved up. And not for nothing, the girls here were always finding ways to make money to spend with her. They called her the supplier, it was a name she actually liked. But she got caught replenishing the stash she kept inside and now was on chore duty for a week.

" Hey, working hard?"

Brown eyes glanced up, she blinked, surprise on her face, " Kagome?"

She just nodded, " Sup Kid, what you doing?"

Rin shrugged, " Chores. What you doing here, you need some more help with that lady?"

Kagome shook her head, " Nah, I'm on to her, I'm here to see you."

The young girl raised her brow, " For what?"

" Well I'm having a huge party tonight and wanted to see if you would be my date." She lifted the dress bag she was carrying, " I got you a dress."

Rin blinked, more than surprise blossoming inside her, " Why would you want me to come to a party with you?"

Kagome just grinned, " Because I don't have a date and I saw this dress in a shop and thought of you."

Rin just stared, wide eyed, since her parents died, no one has ever been this nice to her for no reason. She blinked, hearing her name from behind her, " Rin, its time to come in!" one of the sister's were yelling from the door.

Kagome bent at the startled girl in front of her, " Hey Kid, you can go in or come with me, its all up to you."

Rin blinked, turning, looking to the sister that was waving from the door then back to the cop that was standing in front of her. She blinked again, then nodded, " I wanna go with you."

Kagome smiled and stood, she pulled her badge out, showing it to the sister, " She's coming with me for a while. More questions about the corner store case."

The sister just nodded, not bothering to argue with the cop, Kagome grinned, offering her hand to the child, " Let's go."

Rin hesitated for a moment, but took the hand in hers, Kagome smiled, " This should be fun."

The reception was already underway and it would be the talk of the decade, Kagome was sure of it. She sat in the powder room across the hall from the bedroom in just her underwear as Robin and Jia, the same hairstylist and make up artist did there thing.

Rin was sitting in a white fluffy robe at the vanity table while Robin stood behind her doing her hair. Curling one last strand with the curling iron, she set it down and ran her fingers gently through the locks to loosen the curls she just created.

Smiling, she flicked at a final strand, " All done."

Rin blinked, looking in the mirror, her spiral curls bounced as she shook her head, her bangs pinned back with a diamond clip. She stood slowly and took off the robe, already dressed, looking amazing in her brown party dress matching the chocolate color of her eyes. The gold and tan lines making the dress pop oh so cutely with its fluffy bottom, her sparkly gold flats just as cute as she was, sparkling in the light.

Kagome grinned, taking a sip of the wine she was drinking, " Looking good kid."

Rin stared in the mirror with a smile before turning, " I look pretty."

" You're super cute."

Rin giggled, a blush touching her face, she turned to the mysterious cop that entered her life not so long ago, " I would have never guess you were married to a demon."

Kagome smirked, taking another sip, " Me neither."

A knock came to the door, Jia opened it and smiled, one of the servants finally brought Kagome's dress. She turned, " Okay it's your turn!"

Kagome rolled her eyes with a smile, she tossed her drink back and stood, " Okay, let's play dress up."

Rin laughed and sat down with a smile, she was happy she decided to come here tonight. This woman was so different from all the others she's met since she was orphaned. Her last foster parents only wanted her for the state money, the ones before that son's had a serious 'touching' problem. And don't get her started on the sickos that wanted to adopt her because she was small and could fit into vents of banks. Rin laughed as Kagome made faces as the two woman dressed her like a doll. The young girl was surprised the adult acted so much like a kid and was actually fun to be around.

The dress was a slip on so it didn't take much time to get dressed. Kagome stood in front of her floor length mirror now dressed and ready to go. She turned looking herself over, she didn't pick out the dress but she had to admit, her hubby had some good taste. Her dress was a black flirty, sexy woven maxi dress. The mock neck sat above a plunging cut-out atop a sleeveless bust, while a curved slit adds asymmetrical appeal to the skirt below. A sheer scalloped lace a sexy peekaboo to the top of the slit. Her shoes were a 4 in gray and black snakeskin print platform pump with a coiled metallic ankle strap that twisted up her leg like a snake with a snake head resting on her shin.

Robin had debated to style her hair down but the high bun she wore looked more sophisticated and alluring, especially with her bangs down, layering her face, curling the longer sides. Her make up was minimal, a sexy thick cat eye liner, a chocolate rose matte lipstick, light fountain and mascara. Large diamond studs in her ear, a movoda watch on her right wrist, a large silver bracelet on her left wrist.

With a smirk, she turned and picked up her champagne glass and refilled it, " Okay party people let's get this shin dig rolling."

Rin laughed as Kagome took her hand, she smiled up at the older woman as they made their way to the reception downstairs. Sesshomaru stood handsomely in a black tux by the dinning hall double doors with Miroku in a gray tux. Kagome grinned looking him over, his glory was beyond words, she bent next to Rin, " That's my man right there."

Rin raised a brow, " That's the same demon that carried us before."

Kagome nodded, flicking a curl over the little girl's shoulder, " Yup, that's him. Now we have to walk in the room together for pictures and crap. You can go through a normal door like normal people right over there." she said, pointing to a side entrance.

Rin nodded, " Then we can meet back up in the party?"

Kagome grinned, " Definitely, save me a dance too."

Rin giggled with a roll of her eyes, " Okay."

Kagome winked, patted her butt and scooted her to the side door. Rin giggled again, heading towards the door, Kagome stood, turning to the men waiting for her. Miroku crossed his arms with a smirk, " Cute kid."

Kagome smiled, " Isn't she." she walked over to him with grin, " So, how does this work?"

Miroku clapped his hands, " Media from all over the world is here, the treaty continuous stability rest upon your ability to perform like an in love couple. The council is here as well with family and friends and anyone who decided to come. It is open to the public after all so expect some hatred and many a few fights but that's what we want. We need the people to see you two acting as a team against all odds. Do you think you can pull this off."

Kagome straightened Sesshomaru's bow tie before taking his hand, " I've done undercover jobs for years, Mrs. Takahashi, Lady of the West, born and raised in finery and etiquette will be the easiest cover. If they don't like me, I'll make them like me."

She grinned, " And if a bitch get out of hand I'mma take her fucking head off."

Sesshomaru nodded, agreeing with his wife, though acting was not his cup of tea, commanding others was a skill he inherited and trained well. He will command them to believe him.

Miroku grinned, he can see how the two were already in sync with each other. With a nod, he turned towards the door, " Okay, let's get this show on the road."

Sesshomaru and Kagome glanced to each other and nodded before they walked out the room together and into the grand hall, a gong sounded, signaling their arrival. The announcer introduced them, " Lord Sesshomaru of the Western Lands and his wife Lady Kagome."

Everyone stopped and turned to the power couple, gasps being heard as they descended the steps, many having never seen Kagome before, most bowed in respect. Kagome blue eyes scanned the room, feeling the eyes of many demons and auras of much dislike. She just continued to smile, there was a lot of haters in this room tonight. The music continued when they finally reached the end of the stairway, walking across the floor, Kagome leaned into Sesshomaru, " Watch me work my magic." she whispered.

Indeed Sesshomaru watched his wife for the next hour and a half. She angelically moved her way through the crowded ballroom, dancing and mingling with everyone. She made them laugh, she made smile, she made them like her, taking the time to listen to them, offering intelligent answers to their problems. He smirked softly, rising the cup of wine to his lips, she was well versed in manipulating.

Kouga walked over to his best friend, after securing another female to share his bed tonight, his wolfish smile in full affect, " We should have gotten you married sooner." he shook his head with a grin, " I can't keep them off me."

Sesshomaru just shook his head at the prince, his female obsession was boarder line addiction. Amber eyes glanced around the ball, the monk was smart in the choice of the photo shoot as a wedding. The life sized portraits that hung around the room gave a sense of true happiness. It made their act that much more believable; but were they really faking? Yes the marriage was arranged but they had such a strong chemistry and literally couldn't keep their hands off each other. Perhaps they were performing an act of something that might be possible in the future. Real happiness with each other. Sesshomaru blinked out his thoughts as an elbow hit him in the side, leaning next to him, drink in hand, " A lot of your girls are here."

The inu demon frowned, he also noticed 32 of the females from his list were at his reception sending evil glares to him and his wife. He wondered if Kagome noticed or was she just ignoring it to put on a good face. He looked over seeing his wife talking to her team that finally arrived to the party.

He heard his friend gasp beside him, " Who is that?"

Sesshomaru blinked, " Who?"

" The wolf with your cop."

Sesshomaru glanced to his friend and followed his eyesight, Ayame did look very pretty tonight. She wore a white ribbed bodycon dress that was seductively cute with it's cold shoulder cut-outs and sexy front slit. Thin straps frame the V-neckline, where three-quarter sleeves decorate the sides in a sleek fitted shape. Her emerald leather pumps matching the green of her eyes, she wore a brick red lipstick, with a smoky eye shadow and cat eyeliner.

" That is her partner, another RDSVU agent."

Kouga blinked slowly, mouth to hanging open, " Excuse me for a second." he mumbled as if in a trance, setting his cup down and heading towards the females.

Sesshomaru just shook his head, the man was on a mission to break a world record or something. Turning to pick up another glass of champagne, he saw Miroku in the mist of the action. He was waving down to male servants, " Can you two bring four crates of Sake out of the storage room for me?"

The two men glanced to each other, they were young, perhaps early 20s, both were tall, black hair, one longer than the other. One with sharp brown eyes, the other a kind of bright caramel color. Respectfully they bowed to the monk, " Of course."

Miroku just nodded, turning with a shake of his head, picking up his own cup of needed alcohol with a heavy sigh, " Who knew it took so much to organize a party."

Sesshomaru glanced to him, before his eyes went back to the dance floor, " It is going well."

Purple eyes looked to him and smiled at the subtle compliment, " How did the interview go earlier?"

Sesshomaru frowned, but didn't turn, eyes on his wife as she continued to socialize with the media, " Did you know about Nadine?"

Miroku shrugged, " I had a feeling. She's the only one that ever interviewed you in person and she would literally fly from across the world to do so."

He knew the monk was not as stupid as he behaved and he knew it was no coincidence his former lover was to interview him about his current wife. " So it was a test."

Miroku nodded though it was more of a statement than a question, " It seems your loyalty stayed with Kagome."

Sesshomaru raised a brow, " And you know that how?"

The monk just shrugged, gesturing a finger to the left, " Because there she is and she looks pissed."

Sesshomaru glanced over, truth behold, Nadine was headed towards him in a fire red short cocktail dress, anger in every step. Miroku shook his head, happy he was not about to deal with the dragon, " Good luck with that." he mumbled, turning in the opposite direction and walked away.

Sesshomaru frowned, he was really not in the mood for this he thought, putting his cup down. A hand touched his shoulder, " Baby."

He turned and his shoulders visibly relaxed at the sight of his wife. Kagome leaned over and licked his ear, " When the fuck do we get to eat, a bitch is starving."

His smirk was subtle, " Soon, they're preparing the dinning hall now."

She nodded, pulling back with a smile, " These vultures are relentless."

He touched the small of her back, pulling her closer to him, feeling her aura seep into his own, " You are doing well and look very nice."

Kagome grinned, pressing against him, " You have good taste baby." her hands touched his shoulders, " You wanna see what's underneath?"

Amber eyes glanced down her body, he did like how the dress fit her personality. She looked like the daughter of the moon and ocean in human form with just a hint of danger with the coiled snakes around her shins. He leaned over and kissed her cheek, " Tonight, when we are alone."

Kagome giggled, her smiled wide, leaning up she kissed his lips, " Bet." turning to the dance floor, she raised a brow at her baby brother that finally made it and the young girl on his arm. A smirk crossed her face, oh this should be good she thought, making her way over to the them.

Sesshomaru watched her go for a moment, liking the way she moved, she had a presence of someone experienced. There was something lethal about her walk, something intimidating and dangerous. She didn't notice, she never seemed to notice, but her walk, her presence was sexy.

" You never did that for me."

Sesshomaru blinked, turning, seeing Nadine standing behind him. She shook her head, her anger had waned but was now replaced with sadness. She must have witnessed the entire interaction with Kagome, " You never smiled at me like you just did with her. You never kissed me in public or was ever that relaxed with me."

A few tears sprinkled from her eyes and she immediately slapped them away, " I tried so hard to be exactly what you wanted Sesshomaru. How come you never were like that with me. I made sure I was so perfect for you. How are you so happy with her and not with me?"

Sesshomaru frowned, he did actually like Nadine and once considered, if the pressure of ever having a heir was overwhelming, it would be with her. Turning he picked up two champagne glasses and handed her one, " Our relationship was pleasant, I appreciate you. My wife and I however have a connection that I can not explain."

With a frown, Nadine took the glass, she would be dumb not to see the strong bond the two shared, his aura coated her in a way that would make you mistake her for inu. He coated her as if as broadcasting that he was claiming her, completely possessive of her. They were never on that level of intimacy, never on that level of connection. He never protected her the way his aura was protecting his wife. She sighed softly taking a sip of her drink, " I don't know what I did wrong." she mumbled, " I thought it was going so well. I thought we were so good for each other." she shook her head, glancing up to her once lover, " If you never met her and had to choose, it would have been me right? You would have been with me right?"

Sesshomaru stared at her, he's been saying the same thing all night to all of his exes that asked the very same question. They all wanted to know why not them, or who would he choose. He didn't want to cause drama for the papers but he also didn't want to leave any hope for these girls in case they tried something later. So he kept his answer neutral and simple. Never a yes or a no but a goodbye. Taking a sip of his glass, he looked to the girl, " It was nice to see you Nadine." he said before turning and walking away.

The dragon demon watched him go, her lips frowning, " He would have choose me." she mumbled to herself, " I know it." her yellow eyes slit over to the so called human wife of her lover and narrowed, the champagne glass in her hand shattering.

Souta was standing outside the bathroom right before entering the ball waiting for Connie to hurry up. He sighed, looking at his watch, if she wanted to meet Kagome before they sat done to eat she better move her ass. Why did females take so long in the first place, Souta frowned, it was weird if you think about it really, I mean Connie was but so big, there wasn't much face to put make up on.

He looked up hearing clackers coming up from behind him, it made him smile, even in four inch highs she was still shorter than him, just reaching his chin. Connie looked up and smiled at the way he was looking at her, happy that she wore the new dress he bought just for the occasion, " Sorry it took so long, I couldn't find my lip stick."

He looked down at her, her outfit was a glittery deep violet mesh bodycon dress, the crew neckline topped the long sleeve bodice that was dramatically sheer for a sexy layered look over her black bra. Lining peeked through at the skirt, leaving a touch of transparency at the hem. Her hair pulled to a tight side ponytail, the ends bouncing in spiral curls, gold door knockers in her ear. Her make up was perfect, a nice smokey cat eye and deep vamp purple lipstick.

She was so damn gorgeous, he thought, " Your lips are fine."

Connie blushed every so softly, " Thanks." It made Souta grin even more, he had to stop himself from picking her up and showering her with kisses, or squeezing her like a teddy bear because she was so adorable.

" What's this?"

The smile froze on his face, he knew only one person can possess a voice so smooth and sultry. He turned slowly, his breath leaving him as he looked at her, he thought he had more time before actual introductions were made, " Kagome."

Connie frowned at the way her so called man was looking at the stranger, " Who's she?"

Kagome looked over to the young teen beside her brother, " Who you?"

Connie rolled her eyes at being answered with a question, " I'm with Souta." She said, grabbing his arm possessively.

The smirk crossed her lips so slow, so smoothly, it was almost predatory, it made Souta's blood rush from his face. Don't kill her sis, he thought in his head.

Kagome simple stared, " Cute." She said before turning and walking away.

Connie frowned deepened as Souta continued to stare, " Souta I said who was that?" tugging on his arm to get him to pay attention.

The young boy blinked, then shook his head, pulling out her grip, " Wait here." he said heading after Kagome as she went back to the party.

" Kags."

Kagome turned and raised a brow, " Yes."

Souta stood in front of her, voice a whisper, " I meant to tell you I was bringing a date."

Her tongue poked at her cheek for a moment, she was trying not to laugh, her brother didn't even know how to act around a girl he liked. " She's cute, what's her name?"

" Connie. She's from the states." he shook his head, " She's not like anyone I ever fucked with Kags. I don't know man, I'm falling hard." He suddenly frowned, looking to his big sister, " You think its a curse or something."

This time she did laugh, it was soft, low and charming, " Nah, her powers aren't curse based."

Souta blinked, " What?"

Kagome just crossed her arms, an eyebrow rising, " You can't tell yet? Thought you would, with the dusty aura and all."

Souta frowned, " I mean I did notice her aura was difference but I can't put my finger on it."

Kagome just grinned, " She's part fairy."

Souta blinked, then glanced behind him to see the girl of his dreams standing there, arms rubbing her shoulders, feeling insecure. He turned back, " Can you come and meet her? I know mom and pops are here somewhere but I only care about you meeting her."

Kagome smiled, " You like this girl like that?"

Souta just shook his head, " I saw everything with this girl."

The elder miko's smile widened, her brother fell in love at first sight and it was the cutest damn thing ever. Kagome nodded, " Lead the way hot stuff."

Souta grinned, turning back to his date that looked ready to bolt towards the closest exit. He touched her arm, sliding his hand into hers, " Connie, this is my big sister Kagome. Kagome this is my girlfriend Connie."

Connie beamed at being claimed officially, she reached out her hand, " It's nice to meet you."

Kagome simply stared, not shaking the hand, bending so they were eye level. Connie swallowed nervously for some reason as they finally stood face to face. The miko was staring at the young girl so intensely, studying every inch of her face with those sea blue eyes.

" You're pretty strong." she finally said.

Connie blinked, " Wha..."

Kagome's head tilted ever so slightly, eyes narrowing as she focused again on her young face, " You look like you can be 16 years old."

Souta nodded, watching the exchange between the two, " Yeah, she's going to the school of the gifted as an exchange student."

She nodded, not looking to her brother, her hand reached out, touching Connie's chest, her heart pulsed strong beneath her hand. Loyal, honest, reliable, protective were a few of the words that murmured in her head as she read her heart.

Brown eyes went wide at the sudden power she felt from the woman, stepping back, " What are you doing?"

Kagome just smiled, ignoring the question, " I like your dress."

" I... um... Thanks."

Kagome raised a brow then looked to her sibling, " She's a keeper baby brother."

Souta just grinned, " Thanks big sis."

The miko just winked an eye and turned, seeing little Rin stuffing her face with small pastries by the orderves table. She grinned at the cuteness before making her way over. Souta smirked, looking to his sudden girlfriend, " You wanna dance?"

Sesshomaru was talking with a few of the other lords, when there was a sudden gong which meant someone else has arrived, Sesshomaru raised a brow, he was pretty sure everyone was already here. " Lady InuKimi of the Moon Palace."

Sesshomaru bit his tongue, forcing his eyes not to go wide, if he was less of a man he would have shattered his glass in shock. Slowly he turned, yes indeed it was his mother standing at the top of the steps in the main entrance.

When you saw Sesshomaru standing beside his father you can easily mistake the two as brothers. But truthfully, Sesshomaru got his looks from his mother. They shared the same straight silk locks, though hers were always put up in two long pigtails. Her eyes were just a tad shade lighter than his but he definitely got his magenta markings from her. Seeing she had the same markings lining her eyelids and a small stripe under her eyes, with a blue crescent moon on her forehead. Marking her as a member of the House of the Moon.

She wore a purple and white simmering gown. Green and yellow butterfly clips in her pigtails. In addition, she always wore a light blue necklace with an amulet of the Meidō Stone.

Sesshomaru forced himself to step forward calmly, he reached out his hand just as she finished her descent to the bottom of the steps. " Mother."

InuKimi simply smiled knowing she surprised her son, taking the hand that was offered, " Hello my son."

He walked with her as the music again began to play, " What are you doing here?"

She picked up a glass of wine off a tray of a passing busboy, " Do you really think I would miss my own son's wedding reception."

She turned, looking around, " Speaking of, where is this woman I've been hearing so much about lately."

Amber eyes looked over to Kagome as the woman glided across the floor as she danced with the little girl she brought to the party. A laughter in the air as a smile was on her face, she must have felt the staring because she glanced to him. He wagged a finger to her and she nodded, patting Rin on the butt and shooed her off to play with the other kids here, before retreating towards her fake intended.

Walking over to him, InuKimi took the moment to turn back to him. Seeing her face clearing, Kagome raised a brow as she continued her trek towards the two. She stared at the woman for a moment before bowing from the waist, " It is an honor to finally meet you Gobodō-sama, I am Kagome."

InuKimi smiled at the formal respect, " The pleasure is all mines Kagome, call me Kimi." her arms crossed as the young human straightened back up, getting a good look at her face, " I'm having the oddest sense of deja va."

Kagome nodded, feeling the same way, " Me too, have we met before?"

InuKimi took a step closer, her head tilted ever so slightly, taking a soft sniff, " I do not believe so, you are not demon and I do not usually associate myself with humans."

Kagome frowned, a hand touching her chin, " I would have immediately associated you with Sesshomaru with how much you two look alike."

InuKimi nodded in agreement, that was true, no one could deny the two looked a like. Blue eyes glanced down, " That's a nice necklace, is it really the Meidō Stone?"

The inu demoness smiled at the mention of her most priced possession, " Yes, it is real and all mines."

Kagome nodded, eyeing the beautiful magic stone, " No one ever tried to take it?"

Both women suddenly blinked, the conversation sparking a memory in their minds. A Ball much like this one, a similar conversation about the mythical stone, and then some fun in the hallway. Recognition clicking at the same time in their brains.

Kagome suddenly smiled brightly, " You said your name was Mateys."

InuKimi smirked, " You said yours was Chevron."

The two females laughed, making the four men stare at them, Lord Suki raised a brow, " You two actually know each other."

InuKimi just smiled, " It was some time ago, across the seas. But it was... an interesting night."

Kagome grinned, knowing what she meant by that, " One that I will never forget, trust me."

InuKimi touched a hand to her chest, " I'm honored."

Kagome giggled, turning to the inu demoness, " Would you like to sit with us at the main dinning table Gobodō-sama?"

A breathy smile was on her face, trying to hold in her laughter, " I would love to Lady Kagome." taking her hand and heading to the front of the room.

Lord Lemin blinked, " Is it me or was that a little bit creepy."

The three lords nodded, agreeing, the two were acting like they had a secret. They all turned as Miroku announced the food was ready and began escorting everyone into the other room.

The dinning hall was set up like a large buffet restaurant, reserved seating in the front, the open public seats in the back. Everyone was gathering food on their plates and sitting and chatting while observing the newly married couple in the front. Hampton and Ayame sat at the main table as well as the entire council and Souta and his new girlfriend. Sesshomaru watched as Kagome stacked a plate high with buffalo wings and set it right beside her in front of an empty chair. He was about to question her about it when he heard his name, " Sesshomaru love, tell your father to stop chewing with his mouth open."

Tashio frowned at his Ex, " Tell your mother to learn how to suck a dick."

Others coughed, trying not to choke on their food as Kagome and Hampton burst out laughing. Sesshomaru shook his head, his parents were such children, " Behave or you both will be asked to leave."

" Sorry I'm late."

Everyone turned seeing Gruff seated in the empty chair beside his adoptive daughter, digging into his favorite meal. Atomi raised a brow at the mysterious man, " When did you get here?"

But he was ignored at he simply continued eating, Lamel just smiled, " It seems all is going well so far."

Kagome nodded, fork in hand, " Your grandson is very good at his job."

Lord Suki agreed, " Yes, the pictures hanging all over was a smart touch and you both look the part."

Lord Lemin nodded as well, " And you've done so well with the media covering this story."

Tashio looked up from his plate, " Did one of them really ask if you planned to move your entire family into the palace?"

Kagome rolled her eyes, " As if, I told them over my dead body."

Atomi frowned at the mention of his family, " You could have at least let your sister and mother sit at the main table. People will think we are not united."

Souta raised a brow, " They didn't even come."

" That's not the point."

Kagome rolled her eyes, " Of course its not."

Sesshomaru glanced up from his plate, not really that hungry, deciding a change of subject was needed, " How do you know my mother?" he suddenly asked.

The two females leaned back in their seats to make eye contact and burst out laughing. Kagome was all smiles, " You wanna tell them?"

InuKimi shook her head, " No, you do it."

Kagome laughed again, " Okay." she leaned back, glancing around, making sure she had everyone's attention. " About a year ago, I was in South Africa hunting down a stolen sarcophagus." she glanced over to her father, " Baba you remember that cursed mummy case right?"

Gruff just nodded, " You almost lost your hand." Kagome giggled, " Right, I touched the damn thing." She shook her head, " Anyways, I got word the thieves were gonna try to sell the mummy at this charity event ball. So I got myself invited and showed up, I interrupt the buy, kicked everybody's ass and get the coffin in the back of my truck."

She laughed again, " I accidentally touched the mummy and my hand starts turning black. I go back inside the ball for a good signal to call my dad and run smack into your highness."

InuKimi grinned, " Knocked me over and everything."

Kagome laughing, " I was in full on panic mode, my damn hand was decaying in front of my eyes." She glanced over, " Kimi ended up fixing my hand with her Meidō Stone." She glanced over, " Your hair was blonde that night Mateys."

Kimi laughed, " And yours was brunette Chevron." She glanced at around the table, " After I helped her, the little heifer tried to steal my damn stone."

Kagome burst out laughing, " You totally kicked my ass too."

Kimi grinned with a shrug, " You put up a hell of a fight though."

Kagome shook her head with a smile at the memory, " Good times."

Sesshomaru raised a brow, looking to his mother, " Why were you mascaraing as someone else in the first place?"

Kimi just grinned, glancing over to Kagome, their eyes making contact. After they gained each other's respect they went back to the Inu's hotel room and spent a few hours really getting to know each other. They giggled, thinking the same thing, Kimi smirked, " I like to switch it up every now and then."

Hampton grinned from across the table, " You can switch it up with me anytime."

Ayame elbowed him in the side, shaking her head, " Idiot." Kagome just laughed at her team, they were so stupid.

A sudden voice boomed across the dinning hall, " I am glad to see you are having fun little miko."

Everyone turned to the steps seeing a man standing at the top of them with his hands causally stuffed in his pockets. Kagome looked the man over, watching as he slowly descended the steps, his lean but built body coming into better view. She looked up farther, long black hair flowed around his shoulders. She continued until she stared into fiery crimson eyes. He was smiling. " You do remember me, don't you Kagome."

Slowly she stood, of course she remembered him, her hand balled, wanting to touch her side out of habit. Feeling the scar under her tattoo almost burning, but she played it off with a raised brow and a smirk, " I'm sorry, who are you?"

Naraku just smiled, not taking the bait, " Playing hard to get I see."

One of Sesshomaru's many guards stepped forward, He was tall, with a lean build, wearing the uniform of the west, brown eyes on the unexpected guest, short black hair, the bangs getting in his face. " Sir, I'mma have to ask you to leave." he said, reaching out to grab the man's arm.

As soon as he did, Naraku forced a tentacle through the man's chest before flinging him against the wall. Gasps erupted from the room, now realizing this man was dangerous. He let his aura escape him in a burst of power, chilling everyone to a standstill. It wasn't his strength its self that scared everyone it was the cold feel of the dark and malicious aura pulsing strongly around the room. A sickening type of evil that threatened to consume you if you get to close. A nauseating heinous aura that made your skin crawl.

Sesshomaru stood, letting his own aura leak into the room, " Who are you?"

The spider hanyou simply grinned, " I am Naraku. And you got your scent all over what's mine."

Kagome shook her head, " I will never be yours." she hissed, eyes narrowing.

Naraku winked his eye, " We'll see about that." he said with a smile, waving his hand. There was a rush of sudden air throughout the room. Shadows skated across the walls and ceiling before arms and limps separated from their homes. Everyone on their feet as the room was suddenly surrounded by hundreds of low level demons.

Kagome frowned, as the man disappeared in a black portal, the demons launching forward in an attack. Her hand reaching under the table, pulling the Beretta she knew Miroku hid there from its holster. That's why she told the monk to make sure her seat was armed, for situations like this.

" T, Hampton get these people out of here!" she yelled pulling a 8 inch dagger from the holster on her hip before jumping forward in defense mode. The sound of gun fire abruptly brought everyone back to reality, a spring seemed to snap within everyone. With screams and wails, they charged towards the closest exit, chaos everywhere.

Out of bullets, Kagome swung a vase at a demon, then turned and stabbed one of them from behind. There were so many, they were everywhere. Ducking in a spin, she dodged an attack from another demon, slamming it into the wall. She dived over a chair, seeing a demon following her, she kicked the chair up, caught and slapped it in the face. She lit her knife so it was glowing hazy white, purifying the next demon that came at her before ducking as another flew over her head.

Leaping over it, she ran, weaving her way around the room, attacking and purifying as much as she could. She could see Hampton and Ayame, waving people outside the exits, defending them as they did so. The council was also putting their best foot forward, deposing of the many demons as quickly as possible. Sesshomaru had his whip out, taking off the heads of many of the low level demons, protecting his home from the intruders.

Souta had Connie's hand, trying to make it to the exits, there were so many people though and they were scared. Making their brains function half as accurate, he made sure she stayed close to him. Pushing his way through the crowds, trying to get out of the palace in one piece. He saw Ayame waving them over, her guns out, shooting a demons that got to close to the escaping guest.

He was suddenly hit from the side, a lizard demon knocking him and his date over. Connie screamed, " Souta look out!"

Souta dodged the side attack, twisting, grabbing the arm that clawed at him and pressed his free palm on the lizards chest. His aura pulse before a bright blue light escaped his hand, turning the demon he touched to ash... and everything behind it to piles of embers. He dropped to his knee, using his powers was always risky, it drained him so suddenly leaving him dizzy and light headed most of the time.

He heard Ayame coming closer, " Kid look out!"

He blinked, glancing up, a snake demon was heading straight for him, he tried to stand but knew he was moving too slow to avoid injury. He was going to be bitten he frowned, and he knew it was going to hurt. There was a sudden puff of smoke and a soft croak, where the snake demon was before was now a small frog.

Souta blinked, then looked behind him, Connie was standing over him, a blue and white wand in her hand. His smile light up his blue eyes, " You really are a fairy."

She glanced down at him with a frown, grabbing his arm, " Stop smiling at me and let's go!" He nodded, getting to his feet just as Ayame jumped in front of them, slashing at another demon that was trying to attack.

With everyone finally outside, the last of the demons were being taken care of by the council and the RDSVU. Kagome was finishing off the last of the demons with a frown, she huffed and dropped her blade, flexing her hands. " Is that it?"

Hampton sighed, pulling at the tie around his neck, " I think so."

There was a sudden screech, a panther demon attacked the miko out of no where. Kagome had enough sense to throw herself backwards, she was on her feet in a second, just as the demon posed again to attack. She lunged forward, tackling the demon to the side, the demon cat and Kagome rolled for moment on the floor, Kagome struggled to pin the heavy beast down. Ducking a punch to the head, she jumped up, kicking the demon in the chest, " Sesshomaru! Up top!" she yelled, flipping backwards onto the a buffet table now clear of food. She then launched herself forward at the demon like a bullet.

Grabbing the panther's head, she used her momentum to send the big cat flying over her and into the air. A green whip lashed out and struck the demon across the chest, the creature disintegrating before it hit the floor again. Sesshomaru moved over to her, helping his wife stand, " Are you alright?"

She nodded with a roll of her eyes, " These shoes are killing me."

Lord Lemin shook his head, " Who the hell was that guy?"

Kagome frowned, sliding one of the shoes off, " His name is Naraku, we believe he might be behind the recent attacks with the rebellions."

Gruff nodded, watching as Kagome took off the other heel, " We think he is trying to restart the war."

Lord Suki frowned, " But why?"

Lord Hyde raised a brow, " And why is he so fixated on you?"

Kagome frowned, not willing to go into detail about their relationship, " This is not the first time we encountered this half demon. We have a full file on him, he is always up to some shit. We been doing this cat and mouse dance for a few years now."

Tanaka frowned, crossing her thin arms, " Why would he want a war, half demons aren't particularly accepted in the demon nor the human culture."

Atomi nodded, " Perhaps that is why, maybe he wants to end us all."

Gruff stepped forward, " There is much we don't know and much we need to find out. Our investigation is making progress and over all tonight was still a success."

Lamel agreed, " Yes, the reception was a grand idea."

Lord Hyde nodded, " We should retire for the evening and pick up the investigation in the morning." He turned, " Kagome I will meet you at your office at 8 am."

Soto shook his head, " We all should be at the office to debrief this case, it is getting too serious to leave in the hands of just one liaison."

Tashio nodded, " This is going to be all over the news, we need to get ahead of it while we still can."

Lamel agreed with the former demon lord, " I agree, I will get my grandson on it to do damage control."

Everyone agreed to the new plans, Tashio sighed, " Okay, I'm outta here." he turned as everyone else made their way to the exits.

Gruff stepped closer to Kagome, whispering to her, " You feel safe staying here tonight?"

She nodded with a small frown, " I'm fine. He's not gonna run me out another home."

He nodded then turned to the other two members of the team, " Get some rest, we got work to do in the morning."

They both nodded, heading towards the exits, Kouga tapped Sesshomaru's shoulder, " Your mother is on her way to the hotel."

Sesshomaru nodded, he had asked Kouga to make sure she stayed friend just nodded, " See you tomorrow."

The couple watched as everyone left, Kagome sighed, sitting on a table, looking at the mess the dinning hall was left in, " You need a better security system."

Sesshomaru just shook his head, his maintenance team was going to be very upset in the morning, " My reputation was usually enough to keep intruders at bay."

With a frown, she stretched her arms over her head, " Mine's always attract the bastards."

Sesshomaru turned to her, " Tell me more about this Naraku."

" Do I have to."

" Yes."

Kagome frowned, raising her arms like a child, " Can you at least take me to bed first."

He bent, his hands touching her waist, then pulled her up easily. She smiled as he continued, lifting her off the table like a child till she was eye level. Her arms went around his neck as her legs loosely draped around his waist. Turning he carried her to the family wing of the palace, before he reached the door he asked her, " Do you wish to stay here for the night or somewhere safer?"

Kagome shook her head, " I'm not afraid of him and I'm not leaving you."

He smirked at the loyalty, it was an inu trait, one arm across her back, he opened his room door sat with her on the bed so she was still straddling his waist. " Tell me about Naraku, he is the demon from your past you spoke about before, right?"

She nodded, " I was telling the truth about the file we have on him."

He frowned, " It's more personal than a previous case isn't it."

She sighed, " Do we really gotta do this now?"

He leaned forward kissing her neck, " I need to know the truth."

She arched her back, leaning into him, " It's not important, I'll catch him and kill him."

He brushed his lips across his mark making her shiver. " Kagome."

She frowned, her head leaning back to give him more, he wasn't going to let up until she told him, " He is the reason why I went to jail."

Sesshomaru blinked, pulling back, " So you really didn't try to kill your sister?"

Kagome sighed, " It's a long story." she glanced away from his piercing eyes, " That I really don't want to talk about."

Sesshomaru felt her sudden remorse in her aura, lifting her chin he pulled her closer, relishing in the feel of her soft skin, tasting her sweet lips. Their lips kissed with a tender passion. Her arms tightened around his neck as she opened to him. His hands going under her dress to touch her waist, tasting the sweetness of her mouth. Her tongue dipping in his mouth tasting his natural flavor. There was something here. Some emotion they couldn't speak of. They both knew it, refused to state it, but knew it. Kissing each other lips, tasting each others mouth, with a soft, sensual desire. That emotion building, becoming a heat that spread through them both.

Kagome pulled away with a grin, " Can we talk about all your little hoes giving me the evil eye all night."

Sesshomaru just smirked, " Not now."

She laughed as he spun her around, laying her on the bed, She pulled him to her, needing him closer, he kissed her again, the same softness rocking her on cloud nine. She moaned, loving the way he made her feel, smooth, soft lips touched her collar bone, her head tilting, giving him even more, eyes closing. They released their auras at the same time, the barrier created around the apartment containing their powers. The heat rose steadily between them as they devoured each other.

Sesshomaru's mouth moved down her body sweetly, assisting each other when it came to taking off there clothes. Her hands touched all, Sesshomaru made love to her softly. Lovingly. Slow sensual strokes. Long satin kisses. Delicate caresses of the skin. Her moans smooth and creamy. Lips never stopping the tasting of one another. He watch her gasp and cry out when she reached, following close behind her. They laid beside each other, relishing in the warmth of each other, drifting off to sleep in relaxation and peace.

More to come