Chapter 3
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and the idea form Zack and Cody.
Author's note: I got this idea from Zack and Cody: Maddie checks in. I hope I am not stealing it.
Everyone was rather busy with each of his or her own duties. They were preparing for the arrival of the Prince from Shikon Point, a small country in the east. Well, everyone was busy except for Kagome who was staring intently at the clock. The clock was showing 17.59 now.
"57,58,59,60!" Kagome then began to pack up and yelled across the counter to Sango. "Time to knock off Sango!" Sango noticed her friend's yelling and quickly ran across the hall and hissed at her friend.
"Kagome! We can't knock off now. The Prince is coming at 6 pm and Mr Naraku wanted us to be on duty until the Prince decided to sleep."
Kagome got a shock and frowned. "What if the Prince decided not to sleep? Then I don't need to go home. What's up with the Naraku guy? He can't do this to all of us. It is not fair. It's not as if he will give us the extra bonus."
Sango tried to wink at her friend when she saw Mr Naraku loomed behind Kagome, looking really angry.
"What if the Naraku guy decided to give you a extra bonus?" A voice boomed behind Kagome. Kagome sweat drop and turned to face her boss. "Mr Naraku, so what's the extra bonus?"
Mr Naraku looked at his employee and continued, "You will get to entertain the Prince 24 hours, attending to his every needs and making sure that he is all well."
"What?" Kagome exclaimed. Mr Naraku then said, strutting past Kagome, "If you are lucky, you may get a tip." Kagome growled and could not believe what her boss just said.
"Here's the Prince!" A voice was heard and the required personnel lined up behind the entrance awaiting the royalty.
"I hate the Prince." Kagome grumbled as Sango comforted her friend and turned her in the direction of the Prince.
Kagome turned and look at her soon-to-be torturer and saw his handsome look. "I love the Prince!" She exclaimed.
The Prince had a well-built body, the electrifying blue eyes, the long hair and not forgetting, the charming smile. What can a girl do when she faced such a guy? She will almost collapse with swirl eyes of curse. That was what our dear Kagome did. Sango managed to catch her in time and said to her, "Get a grip."
"I am sorry." Kagome quickly apologized. The Prince then walked past her and winked at Kagome before continued walking. Kagome just stared after him with her saliva drooling out. Sango took out her handkerchief and wiped the corner of her friend's mouth.
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Inuyasha and Sesshomaru dashed out of the elevator to see the Prince everyone had been raving crazily about.
"I got to see if he is more handsome than I am but I highly doubt so." Sesshomaru said, running to the main lobby.
"At least he does not put on make-up like you!" Inuyasha said.
"Why you!" Sesshomaru tripped Inuyasha, which sent Inuyasha sprawling onto the ground.
"You loony!" Inuyasha yelled as he tried to catch up with Sesshomaru. They raced to the main lobby and stood behind the barrier to look at the Prince. Inuyasha saw how the Prince winked at Kagome and got furious. Sesshomaru saw that too and even saw, Kagome practically drooling after the Prince.
"How can he wink at Kagome? Does he have any interest in Kagome? If so, I will fight it out with him" Inuyasha grumbled as Sesshomaru and he walked back to their suite.
"Oh yeah right. I can see tomorrow's newspaper headline. It says ' A 12 year old boy loses to a Prince in a fight and the score is 10 to 0.' " Sesshomaru remarked.
"Shut your trap up!" Inuyasha barked back.
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Kagome was still in the lobby although the Prince left the place long ago.
"Did you see how the Prince wink at me?" Kagome said excitedly to Sango. Sango smiled and nodded, "I think he likes you."
"Like the way I like you?" A voice was heard as something slipped around Sango's shoulders.
"I hope not, Miroku!" Sango turned and slapped him. (Miroku's way of liking Sango. Touching her whenever he sees her.)
Then a figure came running up to the threesomes and it was someone they did not want to meet. Kikyo.
"Where's the Prince?" Kikyo asked.
"He's gone." Kagome said, eyeing on Kikyo's attire. It was a pink evening gown and she had slippers that were high-heeled and sliver in colour.
"Wow. Kikyo. You must be attending a ball or party. Well, you better get going now because it is going to get late soon." Sango said.
Kikyo then turned impatient and said, "Firstly, I dressed up to meet the Prince. Secondly, it's my trademark to be late at parties and balls."
"Typical behavior of a spoiled kid." Miroku muttered under his breath.
"What did you say?" Kikyo snapped.
"Nothing."
"Good. I am going back to my suite to get my beauty sleep for tomorrow I am going to meet the prince." Kikyo then turned and walked elegantly back to the elevator.
"I thought she's not going to leave us alone." Kagome said.
"Oh, I heard that the Prince's name is Kouga as K-O-U-G-" Miroku was cut off by Sango who said, "I think we understand what you mean, Miroku."
"We better get home now. It's getting late." Kagome said.
"Yeah. Let me get my bag." Sango said but was blocked by Miroku who was holding up her bag.
"How do you know my locker combination?" Sango asked, surprised.
"In order to get close to you, I got to know everything about you. Your favourite colour, food and under-"
"Pervert!" We know what Miroku meant by 'under', don't we?
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The next day, Kagome went to work earlier than usual. She was hoping to meet the Prince. Sango and Miroku arrived and both were surprised to see Kagome already there standing behind her counter.
"Is this the Kagome we know?" Sango said as Miroku and she approached the candy counter.
"Yes. She hasn't changed since 12 hours ago." Kagome replied.
"Why are you here so early? Your check-in time is supposed to be 10 am and you are here already. Normally, you are here at 10.10 am." Miroku said.
Kagome finished arranging the chocolate bars and then said, "Actually, I arrived at 10.05 am." Then she hesitated, "I am still late, aren't I?"
"By 5 minutes." Sango said in a serious tone.
"Oh no. The Prince must have been gone." Kagome whined.
"Try coming earlier the next day." Sango said. With that, Miroku and she returned to their respective duties before Mr Naraku gave them any 'extra-bonus'.
"I would like that chocolate bar." Kagome stretched out her hand and reached for any chocolate bar within her range and held it up to the stranger.
"I don't think I want that." Kagome then looked up at the buyer and saw the familiar blue eyes staring straight into hers. The look which she had yearned to be looking since morning.
"You are Prince Kouga?" Kagome covered her mouth to prevent herself from screaming.
"Indeed, I am." Kouga smiled at Kagome. Kagome was dumbfounded. Here she was, talking to a real Prince. How cool can that be?
"I don't think you are the real candy-girl here right? That's because you don't know where your candies are." Kouga said.
This Prince is rather dumb Kagome thought; she decided to play along and said, "Yes, I am not the candy girl here. I am just standing in for the real candy girl."
"Cool, so I am wondering if you are free tonight as I would like to invite you to Alicia Key's concert."
"Sorry can't, I have got to baby-sit the two brats upstairs." Kagome said without thinking but when she realized what she was talking and quickly said, "However, I can reject the baby-sitting job."
"Cool, so see you here tonight."
"Yeah sure!"
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Kagome talked to Izayoi about her not being able to make it to the baby-sitting job. Izayoi being very magnanimous forgave Kagome and decided to let the boys know.
She gathered the boys in the living room and said, "Change of plans tonight. Kagome won't be baby-sitting you two."
"No. Mommy. You can't do this. It's not fair to me." Inuyasha protested. Sesshomaru conked Inuyasha's head to silence him and then quickly added, "So we won't get baby-sit tonight?"
"No. I have managed to find another babysitter in time." Izayoi said. Both of them groaned.
Ding-Dong The doorbell went.
"Ah. She's here." Izayoi got up and walked to the door. The boys followed her to see their babysitter.
"Boys, greet Kaede." The boys could almost feel last night's dinner up in their throat as they saw an old, wrinkled lady standing in their doorway.
"That thing is going to watch us for the whole night?" Inuyasha said.
"That thing is going to make sure you get to bed on time. Go now Izayoi, don't be late." Kaede said.
"Mommy, please come home early." Inuyasha said to Izayoi.
"Aw. That's the first time you said that to me." Izayoi said sweetly.
"It will be his last." Sesshomaru said.
"Anyway, bye boys." Izayoi said
"Hell has arrived." Sesshomaru sighed.
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At the end of the concert, Kouga walked Kagome up to the floors where the suites were located. Kagome got no idea where to lead him to except to Izayoi's suite. They stopped right outside the suite and started talking.
Whereas, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were doing their work and heard voices outside.
"I think Mommy is home." Inuyasha said as he ran to the door. He tried to peek through the hole but he was short. Sesshomaru came and said, "Go away dwarf. Let the taller one does the seeing."
"Good idea," Inuyasha said as he kicked Sesshomaru's kneecaps. Sesshomaru thus landed on the ground on fours and Inuyasha climbed on him.
"Hey it's Kagome and the Prince." Inuyasha said.
Sesshomaru growled, "You are going to pay for this."
"Oh shut up!"
Outside, where Kagome and Kouga were, they were bidding farewell soon.
"I am leaving the next day tomorrow, Kagome." Kouga said.
"Really? Aren't you going to stay any longer?" Kagome said, feeling disappointed.
"I am sorry." Kouga replied.
"No it's ok." Kagome looked down.
Kouga then kissed Kagome on the cheek. Kagome was taken aback by his movement and blushed heavily. "Goodnight, Kagome."
"Goodnight Kouga."
Inuyasha was watching the whole part and blew his temper.
"He kissed Kagome! I wish I could do that if only I am a few feet taller." Inuyasha said stamping on Sesshomaru back. Poor Sesshomaru!
"Get down! Idiot!" Sesshomaru snarled. Inuyasha then remembered he was still on his brother's back and quickly got down.
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Kagome slide down along the walls of the corridor, trying to remember the moment she had with the Prince just. Izayoi noticed her sitting on the floor and invited her into the suite.
"I am home; boys!" Izayoi said and was quite surprised when she saw the two of them sitting on the table doing their homework. "Where's Kaede?"
"Well, we fed her dinner and put her to sleep at exactly 9pm." Sesshomaru said. Izayoi walked over to Kaede and woke her up. Kaede woke up and said lazily, "That will be 10 bucks." Izayoi passed her the money and she left saying, "Bye idiot, bye Sesshy."
"Well, she called your nicknames." Izayoi said. Inuyasha nodded and turned angry when he saw Kagome.
"I am going into my room." He said as he stomped into his room.
"I will talk to him." Sesshomaru said.
"Talk but no fighting." Izayoi reminded him. Izayoi led Kagome to the couch and said, "Tell me everything about the Prince."
Kagome then explained to her about how cute he was and how attentive. She even told her that Kouga did not know that she was the candy-girl.
"So are you going to tell him the truth?" Izayoi asked. Just when Kagome was about to reply, a crashing sound came from the boys' room.
"I said no fighting!" Izayoi yelled.
"I don't know if I should." Kagome said. Another crashing sound was heard and plus some cursing.
"Curse one more word and you will be grounded!" Izayoi yelled. The crashing and cursing stopped immediately.
"You know he will know the truth sooner or later." Izayoi resumed to talking to Kagome. Kagome nodded and then got up saying, "I got to go now. It's getting late."
Izayoi ushered Kagome to the door and said, "Good night, dear." Kagome smiled and left with lots of thoughts on her mind.
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The next day, Kagome got to the hotel early. As in 10 am that is. She had decided to tell the Prince the truth.
The Prince suddenly appeared in front of her and said, "I am leaving now."
"Will you be back again, Prince Kouga?" Kagome asked.
"Maybe I will."
"I have got something to tell you." Kagome said and decided to continue after seeing Kouga's face.
"I am the candy girl here." Kagome admitted.
Kouga laughed and said, "No wonder you are so sweet." He leaned forth and kissed Kagome on the lips. "Bye Kagome."
"Bye Kouga."
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Inuyasha and Sesshomaru saw the kissing scene again and Inuyasha was angry.
"He kissed her again. I am the one who then have the right to kiss. " Inuyasha grumbled. Sesshomaru then covered his brother's eyes this time and said, "Let's go."