A Family's Destruction
My poor, poor sweets...I have left you all hanging on a thread. I've been having trouble with this chapter. I had this chapter already written and fixed to post but alas my dumb computer lost the file. So, I have rewritten this chapter and reconstructed this chapter so many times but still I felt like it was missing something. It needed more detail, some "umph" if you will. I wasn't going to make this chapter dark but I knew it was needed to really get this story to where it is supposed to be headed. Even as I write this I still struggle. I feel like whatever way I wish to proceed won't be good enough. So, I decided that I'll just let everything flow and have you guys give me your honest opinions since this is much of your story as it is mine. Thank you for taking your time out to read this.
Chapter 9: You are the bane of my existence!
I don't own Inuyasha but I do lay claim on Sesshomaru!
"I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed." William Shakespeare
~cCC~
Last Time
"So... Kagome do you think I can stay here while my house is having a makeover?"
"Sure but don't start trouble with Sango. I need her on her A game when we have to go to work. Understood?" Kagome questioned.
"I completely understand. I promise to keep my hands to myself to a degree." Miroku replied before taking off.
'What am I going to do with you Miroku?' Kagome thought as she went to go warn Sango.
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Kagome slowly proceeded to walk towards Sango room to tell her of Miroku's arrival. Once she got there she knocked and waited for the door to open.
"Hey Kagome, what's going on?" Sango asked before stepping to the side to let her in.
"Nothing really just letting you know of a few things that's happening and to warn you that Miroku is here." Kagome explained.
"I thought I heard him downstairs. What did he want?" Sango questioned.
"Just to speak with Jak, and to see if he can stay here while his house is being renovated. Of course I told him sure but I also told him to leave you alone. But you know him, he contain himself when it comes to you." Kagome explained.
"He better stay away from me. We aren't friends and he knows this. If he even tries to touch me I'll break his fucking arms." Sango hostility replied.
"So are you going to tell me what happened between you two? Or am I going to left in the dark forever? Though I'm not forcing you to say anything right now. Hopefully when you're ready you'll let me be there for you." Kagome reassured Sango.
"Look, I promise one of these days I'll explain it to you but I can't right now especially with him being here. I'll behave myself and try to act normal around him while we have dinner but that's all I can promise." Sango explained.
"As long as one of these days you promise to reach out. I'm cool with whatever you do when concerning Miroku. Everyone should be arriving a little before 7pm. So you have plenty of time to rest. Is there anything you need me to do?" Kagome asked out of concern.
"Yes, if you don't mind can you tell Kohaku that Miroku is here and will be staying for a while. It'll be better if he was warned now so there aren't any problems later. He isn't very receptive to Miroku as of late. Other than that, I'm okay. I'm going to take a nap and then get ready for the dinner." Sango explained as she laid down on her bed.
"Alright, I can do that. Also, you don't have to dress up for this dinner it's going to be casual. Hopefully everything goes well and Kikyo chooses not to show up but I won't get my hopes up when it comes to her." Kagome explained as she left.
Shippo and Kohaku were just ending playing video games when Kagome spotted them. The boys noticed her and waited for her to approach.
"Hey mama, how's it going?" Shippo asked.
"Well I just wanted to let you guys know that everyone will be arriving at 7pm for dinner. Anything casual is perfectly fine. Also, Kikyo may show up so just prepare yourselves. Ship, you are not to be alone with her at all nor speak to her even if she asks you a question. She may become hostile but I'll deal with her. One more thing and this is specifically for you Kohaku, Miroku will be staying here for a while as his house is being renovated. So please if you can help it play nice at dinner and afterwards you can do as you please as long as my house isn't destroyed and none of the other occupants are harmed. Okay?" Kagome explained.
"I understand momma, I'm going to go get ready for dinner. I'll meet up with you before dinner Kohaku!" Shippo yelled as he ran off.
"How could you?! How could you let that bastard stay here?! I thought you of all people cared about Sango and I, but you don't care at all." Kohaku cried out as he ran at her.
Kagome just sighed before she grabbed Kohaku fist and pulled into a hug before answering, "First off kid, I have no idea what has happened between Sango and Miroku. Sango promised me when she was ready she would tell me. Once she tells me then I will listen to Miroku side of the story. But no matter what I hear and what decisions are made between those two I will love all of you. I won't force or let you guys leave me again because we're family." Kagome explained as she finally let him go and looked at his sorrowful face.
"You promise? You promise to never let us go?" Kohaku asked looking hopeful.
"Kid... You're stuck with me. Now cheer up or Shippo will worry. Go ahead and start to get ready for dinner." Kagome said as she pushed him along.
~With Sesshomaru~
As Kagome was walking towards her room she received a text.
"Rin, tonight we are going to the Higurashi's for dinner to meet with the family. Not only is it for business but for... friendship." Sesshomaru explained.
"Okay daddy, Should I dress a certain way or is casual just fine?" Rin asked.
"Hn, I will get back to you on that for now just assume it is casual." Sesshomaru said as he walked away texting Kagome to make sure.
"Higurashi, what is the required dress code for this meeting tonight?"
"Meeting? It's just a casual get together Sesshomaru. Nothing serious, casual dressing is preferred but come in what makes you feel comfortable. No big deal. See you later on this evening. ;D"
"See you then..."
"Rin just dress casual please." Sesshomaru replied to the earlier question.
~With the Higurashi's~
"Satoshi, what should we do about Kikyo? I don't feel right excluding her." Luna asked as she approached her husband.
"We're going to invite Kikyo, it will be her choice if she decides to attend but I will not tell her that the Tashio's will be attending. Kagome said this was a family dinner and Kikyo is family. They will just have to endure one another company." Satoshi explained as he began to call his oldest child phone.
"Moshi, moshi Kikyo speaking."
"Hello princess."
"Oh, hi daddy. How can I help you?"
Satoshi at this took a deep breath before answering, "Well Kikyo, your sister has invited us all to dinner at her house this evening and I would be very happy if you attended especially since I'll be leaving tomorrow morning."
There wasn't a response for a while before Kikyo answered, "I'll think about it, but I don't promise anything. If I do show up, I hope she knows that I won't take any crap from her."
"As long as you try to attend then that is fine. I'll see you later my princess." Satoshi replied before hanging up.
"Oh Satoshi, I hope that everything goes fine tonight. I just wish those two would get along. I hate to see them fight. I wish I knew why Kikyo hates Kagome so much." Luna pondered.
"I am not exactly sure my love but hopefully they'll become closer to one another like they were when they were younger. Until then we just need to pray and hope that all goes well." Satoshi explained before they both went to prepare themselves for the evening.
~With Kikyo~
"Kikyo, who was that?" Naraku asked as he looked up from some paperwork he was doing.
"Just my dad telling me that my sister has invited the family over to her home for dinner and that he wishes that I would attend." Kikyo explained.
"I think you should attend..." Naraku trailed off.
"Why the hell would I go to my sister house, I don't want to be near her." Kikyo said with a look of disgust.
"True as that may be but don't you think that would ruin her night if you attended? Especially since she more than likely won't be expecting you." Naraku clarified.
"Oh, I get it! Yes, then I think attending would be very beneficial. Care to join me my love?" Kikyo purred out.
"As much as I would love too. I can't, I have other business to attend to but I would love to hear about it when you come back." Naraku replied as he began to prepare himself for later.
"Kagome isn't going to know what's going to hit her." Kikyo replied with a big smirk plastered on her face.
~With Kagome and company~
Kagome was just walking from the back of house, when the doorbell rang.
Kagome didn't even have to look into the peephole this time to know who was at the door.
"You're late, you said you were going to be here this morning but it's later on into the afternoon." Kagome stated.
"Hn, you know how it is Kagome, you're never late and never too early but right on time. Besides traffic was slow." The mysterious voice spoke.
"Excuses, excuses. I'm just glad that you were able to make it. I haven't told anyone that you were arriving, I wish to keep it a secret, at least for now." Kagome explained as she let her guest in.
"And here I was hoping to see my godson but I suppose I can wait just a little longer. When is everyone expected to arrive?" Said person asked.
"A little before 7 as that as when dinner begins." Kagome explained.
"Excellent, that should give me plenty of time to get ready. What of the dressing for the attire?" The person questioned.
"Casual, but I must warn you that my sister may attend. She has no respect for others and hates youkai and half breeds of all kind." Kagome warned.
"My dear if I have been handling Inuyasha all these years, I think I can handle her. She's but a mere pup compared to me. If she were to get out of hand I'm sure you'll put her in her place." The woman explained.
"Indeed, I shall. Well I'll let you get prepared for dinner. Please dress as casual as you can, I know you hate that attire. I'm going to prepare myself." Kagome replied before leaving.
~Later That Evening~
"So Kagome when is everyone going to arrive? I'm starving and tired." Souta asked.
Before Kagome could answer the doorbell rang. The first ones to arrive were Inutashio and Izayoi, they were both escorted to their designated seats.
"Good evening milord and lady. I am glad you both could make it here safely." Kagome said as she gave a slight bow.
"Nonsense my dear, we wouldn't have missed this for the world and please call us by our names. There is no need to bow to us. We are your guests." Inutashio replied.
"It is an honor to meet you. I have heard many of great things about you Kagome." Izayoi said.
"The honor is all mine, please sit and relax, my other guests should be arriving soon." Kagome retorted.
The doorbell rang once more as the next guests arrived. This time it being her parents, they also were escorted to the dining area and presented to their designated seats.
"Hi mommy and daddy. I want to introduce to you the Tashio's. Inutashio and Izayoi, lord and lady of the Western lands." Kagome proudly announced.
"Kagome, my little bird, thank you for that but we have known the Tashio's since before you were born." Satoshi explained.
"Hmph, way to ruin it daddy. I was just excited to introduce them." Kagome pouted.
"Kagome darling you were too young to remember but Inutashio and Izayoi are your godparents." Luna expressed as she watched her daughter freak out.
"If they are my godparents, then who is Kikyo's and Souta godparents?" Kagome inquired as her curiosity got the best of her.
"Well since we have known Sango since you guys were children, her parents are Souta godparents and we are Sango and Kohaku godparents." Luna explained.
"As for Kikyo's godmother... her name is Tsubaki, we no longer talk to her and we're thankful for that. Things she has done, not mention the crimes that she committed aren't praise worthy. But I digress, how about we focus on waiting for our guests." Satoshi explained.
The doorbell once again rang announcing the next group of guests. As the door was being answered all you can hear is someone yelling.
"Hey prick, how come we are required to come to this bitch house? I have better things to do than be here in some pathetic human home." Inuyasha bellowed.
"Inuyasha, does your idiocy know no bounds?" Sesshomaru inquired.
"Inuyasha Tashio! I did not raise you to behave like this. That was rude and uncalled for." Izayoi fumed.
"We will talk about this later Inuyasha..." Inutashio said as he left it at that.
Inuyasha blushed sheepishly at being caught before replying, "Alright pops, I apologize everyone."
"Still an unruly pup I see Inuyasha. Will you ever change?" A voice asked walking into the dining area which caused Inutashio to choke slightly.
"K-kimi? What are you doing here?" Inutashio barely got out.
Inukimi smirked as she sat down before answering, "Well I was invited silly, besides I had to come see my delightful godson. Speaking of which... where is he?" Kimi asked directing her question to Kagome.
"He and the others should be arriving downstairs soon." Kagome said nonchalantly.
Soon they heard footsteps coming down the stairs and heading in their direction. Once they broke through and Shippo took in all who were there, his eyes lit up as he rushed passed everyone to get to a certain someone.
"Inukimi-mama! When did you get here? Why didn't you let me know you were here? How come you didn't call sooner like you promised? Are you staying here with us?" Shippo asked as he was about to ask another set of questions before Kimi held up her hand to silence him.
"One question at a time kit. Now to answer your questions: I arrived just a few hours ago, your mother wanted to surprise you about my arrival, I did not have time to call you yet as you know I am very busy, and yes I am staying here with you for as long as I can. Satisfied?" She retorted.
"I am very satisfied. Thank you and thank you momma." Shippo replied.
"Now that has been established shall we begin dinner?" Kagome asked.
"I hope you weren't really going to start without me little sister?" Kikyo asked as she appeared.
"Of course, not sister, I am glad you were able to make it." Kagome hissed.
"Hello mom, dad, and Souta. Oh, hello Sango, Kohaku, Jakotsu, and Miroku." Kikyo greeted.
"We do have other guests here as well Kikyo, or can you not see?" Kagome questioned.
"Yeah I can see them but I don't associate with beings lower than myself. You're even lucky I am even looking or talking to you." Kikyo replied.
"Who here is below you? Last time I checked the only trash here is you. No one is going to bow down to you. Your power doesn't even reach anyone else in here." Kagome said.
"You really are the disgrace of this family especially when you choose to deal with those beings and as for my power, it is the second most powerful in the world. The only being to be above me in power is Midoriko herself." Kikyo boasted.
"You know Kikyo, you really are the bane of my existence, not only that your ignorance really shows who you are. Did it ever occur to you to check the boards as of late. You're no longer number two, and no you're not even the first." Kagome cackled.
"That is enough you two! I would like to enjoy this dinner especially before I have to leave for my trip. Kikyo sit down and act like you have some sense, you can also act like you have some manners. You are above no one here." Satoshi practically yelled.
"Well I must say that we don't mind in the least, our boys were and still are worse than these two here. Once Inuyasha turned Sesshomaru hair pink for two weeks. Sesshomaru was so pissed...he didn't do anything to Inuyasha for a long while. When Inuyasha finally asked him when was he going to get his revenge Sesshomaru just smiled and walked away. I'm not sure what happened after that as I had to leave."Inutashio explained.
"What happened after that Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked.
"I had Jakotsu dye Inuyasha's hair like a rainbow. His lasted for about a month and half. I think it had a great effect on Inuyasha." Sesshomaru explained.
Kagome in turn laughed the prettiest laugh you ever heard, it sounded like tinkling bells. Sesshomaru just smiled at her, forgetting his audience. Everyone else was watching in astonishment over this prospect.
"Hey mama, can we be excused? We're going to put a movie on plus this is just boring adult talk." Shippo asked.
"No problem Kid, but no horror, thrillers are fine though. Is it ok if Rin went with them Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked as she turned to face him.
"I don't mind, just don't get too crazy Rin." Sesshomaru explained.
"Ok daddy, see you later! Hey you guys wait for me!" Rin yelled after the boys.
"So daddy how long is this trip of yours going to last this time? Kikyo asked.
"It shouldn't last no more than a week. If it looks like it might go on longer, I will inform you all." Satoshi explained.
"My dear son, tell your mother what have you been doing? And why you never call her anymore?" InuKimi inquired.
"Mother nothing has changed, I've been helping with the business and taking care of Rin. As for not calling you, all you ever do is badger me to find a mate or you send females I have no desire to be around to me." Sesshomaru replied.
"Well excuse a mother for looking out for her son. But I will leave you to your whims." InuKimi stated.
"Excuse me, I don't mean to start an argument or anything but who is number one on Worldwide miko board?" Jak asked.
"Kagome is first, Midoriko is second, and Kikyo is third. These positions have not changed within the last year." Miroku answered.
"Tell me Kagome, how much did you have to pay the counsel to put you first on the leaderboard? Or did you pull the "Rape Victim" card?" Kikyo questioned.
Everything went eerily quiet, no one dared to speak. Everyone's eye was on Kikyo and Kagome. They felt as some of Kagome's power fluxuated then was reigned in tightly. Kagome said nothing at first but when she finally did speak it was whispered.
"What is it that you hoped to gain Kikyo? Unlike you I don't have to be fake, petty, or bribe people. I'm just naturally liked because I'm a nice person. What happened to me in the past is nothing to be proud of or exploited. I was lucky to be alive but I can't say that for others and for you to purposely bring it up and try to make it seem that is who I am is distasteful. Have you no shame? Some miko you are, by the way I wanted nothing to do the miko counsel." Kagome grounded before storming out with Sesshomaru hot on her trail.
"Kikyo, after tonight I have no choice but to strip everything away from you. I will no longer financially support you. All those credit cards you have will become null and void. You can keep your bank card and live off of what is left. You have dishonored and disgraced this family for the last time. We will finish this at home. Get to the shrine now!" Satoshi berated as he watched Kikyo leave.
"My dear friends please forgive what transpired this evening. It was supposed to be a joyous evening not this calamity that unfolded." Satoshi begged as he bowed.
"Oh get up, these things happen, you're amongst family so don't you worry about anything. Go home and rest, I'll deal with everything here." Kaede said as she shoo'd everyone home.
~cCc~
I will end it here my sweets! Here's a taste of what's to come.
Next Time:
"I hate her! I can't stand her! I wish she never existed! I will have her killed!"
"You cannot mean that! Hasn't our family suffered enough today? Make amends and I will here no more of this!"
"My rage will not be stopped, you just pray that when I kill her it will be swift!"
