(RedDestiny92:

UR: This is fanfiction, I did what I wanted for the AU as it is an alternate universe not true to the series. Kags isn't a 'ho' there are two interests where as a 'ho' should have countless lovers I don't care for Kikyo but she really only had Inuyasha. She is also a demon they wouldn't have half-breed children. I'm not changing anything and as I'm not the owner of the series nothing I write would be canon, characters would be OOC, things that were never there could be here that's how it is. Also it would be boring if everyone tried to keep it as though they were continuing the show or manga.)

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Ten

The ride was mostly quiet, Kagome went looking for Toran while he waited he wasn't sure what irritated him more. The fact that she wasn't as interested in him as she was in Sesshomaru or that it bothered him as much as it did. He'd give Inuyasha shit for his ways more than his blood, though it was different. As a mixed blood he had enough demon in him to be proven a full blood with a test his family should have been completely equal with his but it wasn't thanks to his father and it was rubbed in...for the same reason. It didn't matter what rules he followed, or where he excelled he was usually looked down on.

He sighed thinking his father may know more about him than he thought, it was fine he looked down at his lap.

It wasn't long before his driver stopped, Toran moved to open the door she held it open as she stood outside Kagome noticed how he felt and moved to kiss his cheek. His inner demon was a little harder to read, not that she couldn't read it but there was a flurry of thought she wasn't sure what was entirely him and what was just a temporary mood. She guessed it had to do with his mixed blood, still he relaxed and she smiled at him his gaze widened a bit he heard a sort of trill, not really unpleasant it came from her demon, as if she meant to chase his concerns away the red glow of her gaze faded and she hopped out of the seat.

Even the slightest bit of affection seemed to fix the problem, he could curse...or rather bless that aura of hers though he wouldn't..he stopped mid thigh. Had he really been bothered by that bit of hold from her aura it wouldn't have worked at all.

"Thanks for the invite see you later okay?"

Toran closed the door as she waved and headed to her apartment.

He smiled then making sure, whether she was a better fighter than or not didn't matter he waited for her to be safe inside before instructing the driver to leave.

He couldn't help but think he needed to speak to Sesshomaru.

He wondered if he had more control to keep away from her.

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Abi shifted as she waited for Inutaisho and Sesshomaru to meet her she had called them without a word from Kagome to see about a more permanate arrangement for the two alphas. Inutaisho didn't think it was going to be a very long meeting but he'd show for respect and if he was going to meet her then Sesshomaru had no choice in going. He noticed Kagome's scent wasn't there he wondered where she was. He had a difficult time being busy and he suspected it had something to do with her, he was sure avoiding her would be enough after he got his fill but it only seemed to make things worse. He wasn't really paying attention as she walked out but moved slowly mimicking his father in properly greeting her.

She led them to the living room to sit down Karan, Shuran and Shunran stood behind the couch she sat on.

"So I know you're busy so we'll get right to it."

"It's no trouble meeting but we figured it was important if you didn't want to just talk on the phone."

"Well I know you won't be here long and would rather be with your mate while you can so informal would have to do."

He nodded.

"I appreciate the consideration, what could we help you with?"

"While as an alpha your son could speak for himself I thought with more than a dowry of a little money or weapon on the line it would be important to be true to our old customs."

Sesshomaru cocked his head slightly.

"Dowry...?"

"Oh yes, since you slept together but can easily work seperately I thought a marriage could be considered."

The siblings stared at her with wide eyes, Inutaisho shook his head.

"Wait you wanted to have a private wedding meeting without the would be bride?"

"Of course, I figure as they get busier when things are calmer we may have to busy ourselves helping out in some minor issues but mostly they'd be on their own. This would be normal if one side is free we go for what's best to come to a decision. As you know it's no good to just leave things hanging."

Inutaisho chuckled as Sesshomaru frowned with their response she crossed her arms gaze narrowing at the pause.

"You know...I expected Sesshomaru to reject the idea completely, I thought he might be a little more interested in her than he was letting on. Though the boy has always been so business minded I wouldn't be surprised if he genuinely didn't register what was on his own mind."

He glared at him as her expression softened.

"Oh of course, I know you've done wonderfully for your family but you see why this was needed I know how busy you are but if things go well for even a month your father and I are here..as I said and that means you can take the time to get past that. Just at your own pace, your generation has an advantage that we didn't. Many of us surpassed our ancestors growing...'safer' when we had offspring or learning the best ways to hide to prepare for delivery. Though now you could use these longer periods of safety for the good of your relationship by the time you're ready for children there may be an even safer home to offer.

Excuse me that's planning a little too far ahead."

Sesshomaru shook his head.

"While that would be acceptable at first I trust you started this..this way because Kagome would be against it." he said firmly as he crossed his legs eying her.

"She wouldn't, I know my daughter she would take the best course of action for the family and we wouldn't need to join lands completely a few things would be more beneficial for both of us."

"However we aren't hurting for cash." Inutaisho said.

"Not yet in fact things seem to waiver between good and bad for our troops so they don't need anything." good being more demons to kill bad being too much time to wait.

"Your point being for the best of the future." Inutaisho started.

She nodded.

"Of course, it's kind of a publicity stunt for demons I suppose but then...it's a good thing, for there to be proof that the final heirs under us can really keep things going even when we're not here. As for Kagome.."

"As for her...your answer is hardly satisfactory, what would Kagome say? The benefits in the long run may be obvious enough even to one who doesn't care to follow our actions. If she'd be against it it would be pointless, at this point we're still equal..she can't just be a mistress."

"But Sesshomaru doesn't the fact that you'd even care about that prove that she'd be more?" Abi asked giving him a sly look.

He went quiet.

"Unless of course it's more about you, do you not find my daughter acceptable?"

"I never said that, I just won't be controlled."

"I'm not trying to control anything I have other things to do just like your father."

"I mean by her, that aura of hers is strong and it still has a hold on me."

"But you're the only one as effected by it, I believe Naraku thinks she's attractive but she didn't sleep with him and Toran told me he was a perfect gentleman...then there are other men that keep their distance maybe it's not control and it's all in your head."

"I don't know that for sure."

"No but you know you'd never hear the end of it if she went to someone else." Inutaisho offered.

He rolled his eyes.

"Father honestly..."

"Just making a point, it's fine with me if you don't care but the final decision should be made with Kagome."

"Great then I'll call her, I had her go in my place to a meeting for new weapons, she should be done soon." it could have been simple but one had to test them with the prisoners they had.

She was sure she'd be just relaxed enough to go with what she wanted and if she wanted she knew how to get her there.

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"Are you out of your fucking mind?!"

Abi ignored Kagome as she paced in front of her she didn't call her back until she was at home, she was surprised that her mother wasn't waiting for her. Now she knew Abi was up to something she was quick in explaining her plan.

"Dear don't panic it's unbecoming of a demon leader." she mumbled looking at her phone she only glanced up when Kagome pushed her phone down.

"Mother."

"Look Kagome it would be good for us."

"How? We don't need anything from Inutaisho's family."

"We could join our troops together, have a stronger army even take more land."

"But we work together fine how things are."

"I think we could do better."

"Why? What's wrong?"

Abi smirked.

"As I've taught you go for the gold."

"If we were human this could be good time to quit while one was ahead and enjoy what they had."

She stood and put her hands on her hips.

"If we were human we'd have a shorter life and security with this, Kagome our funds won't last forever and without a savings we could lose quite a bit."

"How do we not have savings?"

"We do have one, but there was a big hit before the numbers were boiled back we have to rebuild the barracks for troops, replace weapons, pay for the healing abilities of the monks that won't purify the wounded, it all adds up. It's not a big deal now but then...I haven't bought anything yet and your father is trying to keep our struggles under wraps."

Kagome stared at her.

"If we're having so many financial problems why wasn't I told about it?"

"Because it wasn't a concern for you, handling the budgets gave me something to do...we were doing well some of the extra support our enemies gathered...we aren't even sure where they came from. This was unexpected we should have been fine..but we're not. Now Sesshomaru doesn't seem ready for actually mating so both of you could easily decide to have someone else when the time comes this is just financial assistant it's not for life like mating. It's easy for you to back out at any time."

Abi definitely thought that in the end they'd have children so she was hoping for more as she suggested to Sesshomaru but she knew what strings to pull to get to her daughter. It wasn't just a trick though and Kagome knew her mother spoke the truth about their unintended reign over a large amount of land and people...supporters or otherwise looked great on paper when you had people to speak highly of you at meetings, among other things. Though that also meant that problems with money were always severe after a certain point. Inutaisho had many forces underground attacking on the more underhanded side sparing him from loss.

Though with the mix of cats and birds from their family, that just wasn't enough.

"Please Kagome make the right decision, sure we kept finances separate and if we had to turn the mansion into a safe haven for some and live elsewhere we easily could but we have much more than ourselves to worry about. Sure they could offer a loan but a marriage well that makes things a little more solid and we still can gain money from the companies your father started to pay them back when all is said and done. What do you say? Will you do this for the family?"

Toran glanced at her as she fidgeted though she sighed looking at her mother, knowing if circumstances were different Abi would have done it without a thought. For her ways she still cared about what was best for her people, no matter what it did for her.

Kagome shook her head.

"...I'm guessing you didn't tell them we need money?"

"Of course not, only the trusted know, understood Toran." she said glancing at her.

She nodded silently, as she'd stay.

"You don't think they'd want to help without all this?"

"If I did do you really think I would have bothered with this at all? A wife can always request assistance but a friend can be cut off at any time."

"Just until things are better, I won't live like this longer than I have to."

Abi grinned and nodded gripping her hands.

"Perfect I knew I raised a decent woman, I'll tell you when it's clear to be free, you won't regret it, Toran come along we have an announcement to make."

She hurried out the front as Toran sighed.

"Ma'am are you sure about this?"

"Not really, but then I've failed in plenty of areas when it comes to leading...I don't know what would be better, they have supply lines set up there already it would take even more money for us to set up the same."

"I thought your father had them set up along the coast."

"He did, what we had were lost to a fire."

"Not a regular fire.."

"Angry fire demons, traitors father told me about that and made me swear I wouldn't tell but considering I'm selling myself for supplies whatever."

Toran patted her shoulder.

"Toran!"

"Coming! Just...think about what you're doing..if you come up with a better idea fast enough you won't have to keep to any promises."

"Toran!"

She hurried out closing the door behind her, Kagome sighed as she slid to the floor it was just another thing she had to learn...how to quickly tend to a crisis. She wasn't even going to try and pretend there was some hidden positive to the set up it was a good thing she was just a lay to Sesshomaru at least he wouldn't care about this.

As far as he knew.

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