An Inu Player's Love

by Zaru-san

Rating: M

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. Just Caty and a few others.

A/n: Holy moley! How long has it been since I've actually updated this story? Too long, am I right? So sorry! But please enjoy this, I guess, short filler chapter. XD

Chapter 6:

It was only seven o'clock in the evening when Caty was helping Sango get ready for her date with Inuyasha. She was ecstatic about finally going on her first date. Caty sat on the bed watching while Sango brushed her damp hair and used the portable dryer every now and then.

"So, who're you going out with tonight again?" Caty asked her friend.

Sango laughed. "Inuyasha, silly. I told you that already."

"Yeah, I know, but it just sounds too weird coming from you that you're going on a date with one of the biggest players to hit the Western Lands since...since..."

"Since what?"

"I don't know! But since something really big!"

Both girls laughed together.

"I know that it sounds weird, Caty, but I've had a chance to really talk to him and he's really sweet once you get to know him, ya know?"

"I guess. I don't know, Sango, I just don't want you to be hurt."

Sango stopped brushing her hair for a moment to turn toward Caty and smile.

"Hey, don't worry about it. He tries anything tonight, I'll put him six feet under. Besides, he's already promised me he wouldn't try anything which is a really hard thing for him to do." She turned back to the mirror and vanity.

"Sango, just be careful around him. You never know, he could try to seduce you. It's happened before."

"Maybe I want him to." Caty gasped at Sango's response.

"WHAT?" She squeaked.

"Oh, come on. I'm just kidding, Caty. Besides, how about you?"

"What are you talking about?"

"I was wondering about Sesshomaru. You seem to have a thing for him. Don't you?"

All Caty could do was blush. Yeah, she did have a crush on Sesshomaru but for it to really sink into something deeper like love would be a long shot.

"What makes you think that?" She sweat dropped not letting her fellow slayer see.

"Because you always have these googley eyes whenever you're around him. Not to mention you seem more 'Yippee-Skippy' as soon as he begins talking to you about something. Let's face it, you got it bad, girl." She resumed doing her hair while Caty could only turn several shades of red.

It was becoming a full and silent evening during the meeting of the four Lords. Inutaisho sat in the chair at the head of the meeting table, the other Lords of the North, South and East seated in their appropriate table positions. The lord of the East, Tetsuko Kaio, sat back in his chair comfortably, waiting for Inutaisho to begin. To call the meeting as an emergency had him worried. The other lords Onigumo Naraku of the North and Mahan Kito of the South seemed perplexed as well. When the messenger Seiyu showed up at their homes unannounced, it had them wondering what had become of this meeting. Why call them so suddenly?

Inutaisho leaned forward, elbows resting comfortably at the edge, clawed hands clasped tightly together. "If I am reading you correctly, you have no idea why you were summoned here to my lands."

Kaio shook his head. "What was so urgent this couldn't wait another day? I was in the middle of business with a very important client." The dragon demon sighed, gray eyes narrowed. "You better hope I do not get scolded upon my return for rudely excusing myself."

"Don't worry, Kaio. This meeting is of utmost importance. I'm sure your client will understand your absence."

"Why were we called here, Inutaisho? And it better be good." Kito, a wolf demon growled.

"The reason for this meeting is because of the Shikon no Tama."

Naraku, the half-demon lord, perked up at the mention of the jewel, red eyes widening. "What about it? Is it still safe?"

The dog demon shook his head. "It is still under the safe guardianship of the Western Lands best priestess, I assure you all."

"Then what's wrong?" Kaio wondered.

Inutaisho sighed heavily, his claws rubbing his temples. "There was an attack on the Sunset Shrine where the jewel is being held. Luckily, the priestess had slayers and my sons there to help fend them off. But the real problem we have is, where did the demons come from?"

Kito's brown eyes widened. "You don't believe I would do such a thing, do you?"

"Kito, we have no idea where they came from. According to the slayers, the demons were coming from all different directions." Standing, he made his way over to a huge map that showed the territory of all four lands. Reaching up, he pointed to different directions. "So, what I am showing you now is, the demons made their way from the north, south and east into the west. But there were plenty heading from the north."

Naraku's eyes narrowed. "How could you believe I would do something as stupid as send worthless demons to fetch a jewel that would be easy to retrieve myself?"

"You do come off as a cowardice, half breed, Naraku." Kaio guffawed.

"In any case, I believe you must check within your armies ranks. Draw out the ones who could be potential suspects of leading the attack on the shrine." Inutaisho walked the few steps near Naraku and slammed his hands down on the table. "A few days ago, my slayers were nearly killed because demons from the north showed up." His head tilted to the side. "Mind explaining that one to met, Naraku?"

The other lords glanced over as well, awaiting an answer.

The lord of the north pursed his lips together and stood angrily, getting as close to Inutaisho's face as possible. "I did not send those demons anywhere! If they trespassed into the Western Lands without reason, they all deserved to die either way!"

Kito shoved his chair back, ready to defend against an attack from Naraku if necessary. "Onigumo Naraku, you best learn how to control your underlings. If they were that stupid to be killed by slayers because of trespassing, all of your army might need a lot better training than what you provide."

The half-demon's blood boiled. "I told you! I didn't send them! For such a foolish act, they deserved to be filleted by those slayers of yours, Taisho Inutaisho!"

Kaio nodded. "I have to agree with you there, Naraku. It was served as their punishment." The dragon demon folded his arms across his chest, sitting back in the black swivel chair he currently occupied.

"Thank you, Kaio." Naraku smirked.

"Unfortunately, I also agree with Kito. Your men need to be trained a lot more. Besides, to allow themselves to be outdone by slayers, who happen to be girls, by the way, there is definitely something wrong amongst your ranks."

Inutaisho put up his hand to shush Kito and Kaio before either of them nor Naraku could speak again. "You shall be warned this time around, Naraku. If, in fact, you are responsible for the attack on my lands for the Shikon Jewel, there will be a war waged. And I can assure you, my friend, that there will be no warning after this. Next time will be your death."

Those words ending the meeting, he left the three lords to themselves, Naraku seething in hatred for the other lords.

I will get that jewel, you stupid mongrel. Just you wait and see. The northern lord dismissed himself.

TBC…

A/n2: Okay, do you hate me? I hope not. This chapter is very, very, very short! I'm sorry! Please understand I never thought I would abandon THIS story! I loved writing it! And now I'm going to try to update as much as possible, okay?

Zaru

North Onigumo Naraku South Mahan Kito