Contestant Three

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Kagura reluctantly moved over on the seat so Kikyou could sit down. She eyed the bikini in disgust. "He's one of those guys, huh?"

Rin blinked. "There's a guy who isn't?"

Inuyasha, who'd taken to reclining on the floor of the bus, cracked an eye open and looked Kikyou over. "Good point," he muttered.

Kagome stood. "I'm up!" And with hearts, stars, and sparkles abound she danced out the door. The camerawoman followed her, grateful for a more lively contestant. Pun totally intended.

- Spends free time at animal shelter

- Donates half paycheck to charity

- Lead singer in her church's choir

She paused a minute in a pose, waving to the camera. With a fresh smile, she bounced in Sesshoumaru's direction. One of the sparkles, unfortunately, got caught in her eye and she had to come to a complete halt, rubbing furiously in a sad attempt to remove it. Finally, task complete, she made her way the last few feet to stand by the pool.

Sesshoumaru stared down at her brilliant smile in distaste. "I smell Mary Sue on you," he commented darkly.

"Well, I am merry!" she chirped with somewhat of an air-headed tone, continuing to smile.

"Next."

Shocked, offended, appalled. Kagome stared. Me? A Mary Sue! The nerve of that… that jerk! And with tears in her eyes, Naraku guided her back to the bus.

"There, there, now," he could be heard saying, "It's not your fault you're the InuYasha universe's cannon Sue…"