Chapter 3: The Dance
Inu Yasha took a deep breath as the carriage made it's way to the castle. He was finally going to go see Princess Kagome. In another few minutes, the carriage stopped in front of a magnificent castle surrounded by beautiful lights and the voices of many people and music played by talented musicians. Inu Yasha stepped down from the carriage and turned to Time.
"Have a good time", the cockroach that turned into a man said with a wink.
"Thanks", Inu Yasha replied and climbed the stairs to the huge doors and went inside as a couple of guards opened the wooden door. He was amazed by the sight. There was a magnificent chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting a pretty light over the hundreds of people. There was a table filled with all types of food.
"All hail their royal highnessess, King Miroku, Queen Sango and their daughter, Princess Kagome", the announcer said.
Everyone bowed as the king and queen made their way followed by thier daughter. Inu Yasha looked at the princess and was stunned by her beauty. She had raven colored hair and creamy, delicate skin and lips as red as a rose. She was indeed very charming. The first demon stepped up wearing a sparkling overcoat and took the princess's hand and danced with her under the chanderlier's light with her long flowing dress sweeping the floor with every glide. After a while, another demon stepped up and bowed before dancing with her as well. While Princess Kagome was dancing, Inu Yasha caught her eye who was leaning against a wall and watching her dance. She was charmed by him at her first glance. She smiled at him and held out her hand to him. The people parted, leaving Inu Yasha at the end of the row. Inu Yasha couldn't believe it. He was going to dance with the princess. Inu Yasha took her hand and put his other around her waist. While he was dancing, he spotted his stepmother and stepbrothers watching him.
"Mother, who is he? He looks like that mutt", Koga whispered.
"That can't be. Inu Yasha is not a full demon. Besides, look at the moon on his forehead. Inu Yasha doesn't have that", Naomi reasoned.
"Mother, that moon is a symbol of our family. Doesn't that mean that he is related to us?" Sesshomaru asked.
"I don't know. I've never seen him before", Naomi replied.
Princess Kagome took Inu Yasha's hand and led him outside to a fountain. She sat down on a bench.
"Sit down", she said.
Inu Yasha sat hesitantly beside her.
"What is your name?"
"Inu Yasha."
"Where do you live?"
"The western lands at the castle."
Kagome giggled. "You don't have to be so nervous around me. I'm just a princess."
Inu Yasha smiled back.
"I was wondering if you would like to marry me. I'm sure my father would approve because you're full demon", Kagome said.
"Um...I have to tell you the truth. I can't marry you", Inu Yasha replied sadly.
"But, why not?"
Inu Yasha was about to reply when he heard the clock ring. It was midnight already and he didn't know how much time had passed.
"I-I got to go", Inu Yasha said fastly and ran off.
"Wait!" Kagome yelled after him.
Inu Yasha ran past the dancing hall and started going down the steps when the wind blew his hat off. Inu Yasha didn't have the time to pick it up so he left it on the stairs and quickly got on the carriage. Time hopped onto his seat and drove out of the castle quickly. Kagome ran after him, but by the time she got outside, it was too late. She picked up the hat and went back inside and ran upto her father.
"Father, I want to marry the man by the name of Inu Yasha", she said.
"That wouldn't be a problem. Where is he?" Sango asked.
"He ran off", Kagome replied.
"You're not that ugly", Miroku replied, offended.
"It's not that, father. He went off for some other reason", Kagome answered. "He lives at the castle in the western lands."
"We will go tomorrow. It is too dark out for the horses to go safely", Sango answered.
"But mother" Kagome started.
"That is enough", Sango replied.
Kagome sighed and ran up to her room, not wanting to face anyone else.
Miroku turned to the crowd in the hall. "The ball is dismissed for today. Kagome is not in a good mood."
Everyone turned to the door and one by one they left, getting on their carriages.
"This is horrible. It wasn't supposed to go like this. Kagome was supposed to marry one of my sons", Naomi said frantically.
"Then you're dreaming the wrong dream, mother", Koga replied.
"Why don't we just kill that man?" Sesshomaru asked.
"That is a good idea, but we don't know where he lives and Princess Kagome does", Naomi replied.
"Don't worry. I know how we can find him in a second", Sesshomaru replied.
Inu Yasha got out of the carriage quickly, which turned back into an apple shortly after. The horses turned back into mice and scuttled away. Time turned back into a cockroach. Inu Yasha saw Naraku sitting on the bench outside.
"How did it go?" he asked.
"Fine. The princess wanted to marry me, but I'm a hanyou", Inu Yasha replied as he turned back into his old self.
"Miracles don't last forever", Naraku replied.
"But I wish they did", Inu Yasha replied.
"Well, my job is done, then. I gotta go", Naraku said, standing up.
"Already? Where do you have to go?" Inu Yasha asked.
"To the club house. My girlfriend, Kagura is waiting for me. If I make her wait any longer, she'll turn me into fairy dust. See ya", Naraku said and vanished.
Inu Yasha made his way into the house, not knowing what was in store for him.
A/N: I hope you liked this chapter. Please review.