Warnings: yaoi means GuyX guy action, cross dressing and language

Kaoru watched as Sesshoumaru dressed for the ball. "Don't worry I'll try not to keep the ball going to long." He told him

Kaoru nodded his head. "Master, thank you again for being so kind to me."

Sesshoumaru walked over to him and kissed him on his lips. "You're welcome, Kaoru, don't forget what I told you, stay in here and no punishment." Sesshoumaru reminded him and left the bedroom.

Sesshoumaru walked down the stairs. He called Bankotsu and asked if Kagome was ready. "Yes, sire. Would you like me to bring her to you?" Bankotsu asked.

"Yes." Sesshoumaru said. Bankotsu bowed and walked out of the room. A few minutes later, Bankotsu walked back in, Kagome behind him.

The only thing Sesshoumaru did not strike anymore was her face. He saw that the mark from his slap was covered with her make up. She wore a blue dress, the sleeves hung off of her shoulders and ended a bit above her elbows.

She wore a silver necklace with blue sapphires on it, in the shape of tears, with silver on the bottom. She wore sapphire earrings as well as a sapphire tiara, pearls in her hair.

On the front of the dress, there were strings of pearls on it. Her hair was done in braids that went around her head, but most of it was down.

"You look beautiful, Kagome now all you have to do is play the part and your sisters will be treated fair. He told her. Kagome didn't say anything, her stomach still hurt from when he had punched her.

The other kings and ladies were starting to come in the palace. She looked for any signs of Naraku as Sesshoumaru led her down to them.

"I can't eat, because of what you did to me." She whispered to him.

"Maybe not, but you will eat non the less." Sesshoumaru whispered back.

Kagome glared at him, but had to stop as they reached the bottom of the stairs. She kept an eye out for Naraku as she played her role in the party. 'Where is he? He is supposed to be here.' Kagome thought, wandering around the party.

Kagome looked at the other queens, they were so beautiful, some were human others were not, the same with the kings.

"King, Sesshoumaru, Queen Kagome, It's a pleasure to see you two again, I had hoped that the next time there would be news of a baby on the way. King Noriko said to him.

Kagome took her hand away from Sesshoumaru's and rubbed her stomach, it was so sore.

"No, I don't believe we are ready for children just yet." Sesshoumaru said politely.

Noriko nodded and looked to Kagome, asking, "Are you alright Queen Kagome?"

Kagome looked up at him and smiled, saying as politely as she could, "Oh, I'm fine, I just don't feel well, that's all." Noriko nodded again, smiling.

After Noriko left them, Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru."Shouldn't your true mate be down here?" she asked as she looked at the jewels on her wrist.

"What are you going to do with him and my sister Saya for that matter?" she asked him.

"Kaoru is none of your concern, Kagome and as far as Saya she's just being taught how to be a proper lady, but we both know you're looking for any signs of Naraku, I do hope he shows up, that will make the night more fun."

Kagome glared at him from the corner of her eye. She then perked up and smiled as a pair of kings and queens passed by. She looked around at the party, still looking for him, now hoping he wouldn't show at the party, afraid of what might happen.

Naraku and Inuyasha were now outside the palace doors with Shiori. "This is going to be crazy." Inuyasha said as they put their costumes on, "Why do we have to dress up like women!" Inuyasha yelled.

"Because you idiot Sesshoumaru would never expect that." Shiori growled at him.

Kagome was wandering, Sesshoumaru not by her side. 'I need some time alone.' Kagome thought as she walked around the rooms. She spotted three young women. One of them had dog-like ears on her head.

'They are young ladies?' Kagome thought, an eyebrow raised. The one in the middle, she had black hair and crimson eyes, spotted her and gave a little wave. Kagome smiled back at her. The three walked up to her and the one with the black hair said, "It's so nice to see you again, Queen Kagome."

" Have we meant before?" she asked her

"Well I have heard a great deal about you." The one with black hair said.

"Oh, well please enjoy yourselves. I'm sure my husband will look forward to meeting you." She said as Bankotsu came up to her.

"My lady, dinner is ready to be served, his majesty is looking for you." He told her.

Kagome looked at Bankotsu and said, "Oh, alright. If you excuse me, ladies." She said, curtsying to the three in front of her before she walked away with Bankotsu.

Naraku whispered to Inuyasha, "Did you see the bruises? He has beaten her recently." "Yeah, we have to get her away, and soon." Inuyasha said.

"Well don't be fools and get us caught, let's just play along, Naraku you or Inuyasha flirt with him." Shiori told them.

"What!?" Inuyasha yelled. causing everyone in the room to look at them including Sesshoumaru.

"Please excuse her. She's a bit a nervous around crowds." Naraku said glaring at Inuyasha.

"Did you hear what she just said?, She wants me to seduce him, are you trying to get me eaten?" he asked Shiori as they walked over to the table.

"I said either you or Naraku flirt with him that doesn't necessarily mean you." Shiori whispered.

Naraku sighed and said, "I'll do it." Shiori and Inuyasha looked at him, opened-mouthed. Shiori cleared her throat and sat down near, the southern Lord and lady, Naraku and Inuyasha sat down beside a prince.

"I don't remember seeing you two ladies, where are you from?" Sesshoumaru asked them.

"We're from the Northern lands." Naraku said in a high pitch voice. Shiori looked at him, and then at Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at him, saying, "I see. Well, ladies and gentlemen, let the banquet begin!" He then clapped his hands twice, and a bunch of servants walked out and set the food on the table.

After they were done and out of the room, everyone started eating, males first, then the ladies. Naraku was about to reach for food, when he realized he was dressed as a woman. So he waited for the other lords to start eating.

Inuyasha was hungry he hadn't had a decent meal in weeks, when it was time for the ladies to eat, Naraku watched Shiori to see how she picked food, Inuyasha on the other hand just dug right, in.

Naraku kicked him under the table. "What was that for?!" he growled.

"Stop eating like a dog." He hissed.

"Why?" Inuyasha whispered angrily.

"Because, you're a 'lady'." Naraku said, picking his food carefully.

Inuyasha sighed and did the same. During the meal, Kagome winced as she swallowed, her stomach throbbing.

Naraku saw Kagome winced, all his sense told him to run over to her and help her but that would blow the cover.

Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru. He didn't seem to care that she was in pain.

"Lady Kagome where are the princess?" Shiori asked as she only saw Rin.

"They could not attend tonight." Sesshoumaru answered just as Kagome was about to. "Oh, I see." Shiori said. Kagome picked at her food, not really hungry.

"Eat." Sesshoumaru whispered to her. She reluctantly ate her food, trying not to wince as pain shot through her body.

"Oh what a shame, King Noriko said. "I was surprised not to see Prince Naraku here as well." He said. Naraku chocked on the food that was in his mouth, Inuyasha hit him hard on his back.

"Are you ok?" Kagome asked.

" I, I'm fine thank you"he said as he glared at Inuyasha.

"Well Naraku is a traitor, he is harboring a criminal, my half brother was to be arrested and my darling cousin aided in his escape." Sesshoumaru told him.

"I see. What a shame." Noriko said. Kagome looked down at her plate as she silently ate her food. Naraku winced inwardly as he saw her. 'Kagome, it will all be over soon.' Naraku thought, eating his food.

After dinner, the party resumed as usual. Kagome once again wandered on her own, thinking. 'What would Sesshoumaru do if Naraku did show up?'

Naraku saw Sesshoumaru standing by himself. "I just hope he doesn't bite my head off". He said as he walked over to Sesshoumaru, keeping his eyes down.

"You seem to hate your brother my king, what did he do that was so wrong?" he asked.

"He ran away from his responsibilities life but I 'm not in the mood to talk about him, tell me are you engaged to anyone?"

"No, your majesty, I am not." Naraku said

"That's good, maybe you could come to live here, hmm, he said as he touched Naraku's face. Naraku felt like biting that hand off. "B..but you're married." He said.

"And? That does not mean I cannot have a mistress." Sesshoumaru said. Naraku cursed as best as he could, saying, "I am sorry, your Majesty, but I cannot."

"And why is that?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"I..I, um well you see, I would never want to hurt the queen, I think that would upset her, she is going to be the mother of your children after all."

Sesshoumaru guided Naraku out of the room, "No she isn't my dear little one, she can't she's not well, I have already begun the search for a mother for my pups." He told him.

Kagome walked through the halls, thinking, 'Why do I even bother looking for him? It's most likely that he won't show up.. Shewalked into the room to see Sesshoumaru and the black-haired lady walking with him.

Sesshoumaru was saying something to her, making her blush with... embarrassment? 'What is he up to now?' She thought, trailing behind them silently, just enough to hear.

"Well sire, I um, good luck with that, I believe my friends are looking for me." He said.

"Oh Why are you in a hurry to leave me?, besides most of the guests will be staying tonight." Sesshoumaru said.

"Is that so, but still I um, I am not your wife, I could never ruin a relationship and I don't want kids."

Kagome smirked to herself, thinking, 'Who is this woman? I think we might get along.' She then turned and walked away, having heard exactly what she wanted to hear.

Naraku curtsied to Sesshoumaru, saying, "If you excuse me, sire. I need to find my friends." He then walked away, leaving Sesshoumaru there, smirking.

He found Inuyasha and Shiori in the next room and walked up to them. When he got there, he said, "He wants me to have his children!"

Inuyasha tried not to laugh, but he failed, settling with chuckling, saying, "Wow! I didn't know you could flirt so well!"

"Shut up!, what am I going to do, I mean if we're staying the night he might try to get in my bed!, He said as he looked around. Inuyasha laughed some more.

"Now, now, you act like you're a virgin." He teased.

Naraku growled at him. "This isn't funny, if he finds out who I am, I don't even want to think about it." He told them.

"Calm down." Shiori said to him.

Kaoru yawned as he climbed in the bed." The ball must be really fun." He said as he laid down.

Kagome walked over to a vacant chair and sat down. She looked around at all of the guests, thinking, 'I really miss him, though... will he really come for me like he promised?' She then saw black in the corner of her eye and when she looked up, she saw the woman from earlier, walking with her friends.

The black-haired woman saw her again, and walked over, saying, "You look lovely this evening, Queen Kagome."

"Thank you, miss..." Kagome trailed off, waiting for her name.

"My name is Nara, my lady" he/ she said winking at Kagome and going on there way. Kagome's mouth dropped open.

"Kagome time to go." Sesshoumaru said to her as he watched the three ladies talking.

"Yes, Sesshoumaru." Kagome said, getting up. She walked the opposite way as Naraku did and looked back at their retreating forms.

"Is something wrong, Kagome?" Sesshoumaru asked.

"No." Kagome replied, looking forward again as they walked through the rooms.

"I must say you behaved well tonight, for you obedience and manners, you can sleep in tomorrow, I'll tell the other kings and queens, you were exhausted", he said as he opened her bedroom door.

"What are you going to do?" she asked him as he walked in her room.

"I have plans with my pet." He said as he closed the door in her face and then locked it.

He then walked down to his room, he would deal with the dark-haired beauty in the morning. He walked in his room to see Kaoru on his bed with his back to him.

Sesshoumaru walked over to Kaoru and gently shook his shoulder, saying, "Kaoru, the ball is over." Kaoru sat up, rubbing his eyes, saying,

"Alright. Sorry I fell asleep, master."

"That's alright. I was out late." Sesshoumaru said, walking over to his side of the bed and getting in.

Kaoru looked at him nervously. "What's wrong?" Sesshoumaru asked him as he took his clothes off. Kaoru was so nervous, the ball was over, he was going to lose his innocence.

" You promised you be gentle." Kaoru reminded him.

Sesshoumaru smirked as he leaned over and kissed him. "And I will you did obey after all." He said as he traced his finger over his face.

Sesshoumaru pulled away, and Kaoru opened his eyes to see Sesshoumaru crawl on top of him. Kaoru stared into Sesshoumaru's eyes as he did this.

"Relax." He cooed as he took Karoru's shirt off, Kaoru had a nice sun kissed body. , He ran a hand through his red hair, moving his fingers down his chest.

"You're so beautiful, after tonight you will carry the most precious thing I could ever bestow upon you." He said and kissed Kaoru on the lips.

Kaoru wrapped his arms around Sesshoumaru's neck, pulling him closer. Sesshoumaru smirked, swirling his nails on Kaoru's skin, making him shiver.

Sesshoumaru chuckled, pulling away. He said, "You are very needy, aren't you, Kaoru?" Kaoru blushed, looking at Sesshoumaru's chest.

Sesshoumaru pulled, Karou's pants off and looked at him. "Relax." He said as he slowly entered him, taking his time, Kaoru had tears in his eyes, Sesshoumaru placed his mouth over Karou's to silence the scream. Sesshoumaru coaxed Kaoru's tongue into his mouth and when he had it where he wanted it, he gently sucked upon it and in doing so, let out a soft involuntary moan, his fingers gripping the hair of Sesshoumaru. After he was fully entered, Sesshoumaru waited for a moment so Kaoru could get used to him. He then started slow, moving in and out of him. Kaoru moaned as they still kissed. Sesshoumaru drew away but still kept up the movement.

Kaoru didn't yet understand what Sesshoumaru meant by carrying a precious thing. He cried out as Sesshoumaru's movements became slower, more precise, he placed his mouth over Kaoru as he spilled his seed inside of him, Kaoru soon followed be him . He looked up in Sesshoumaru's golden eyes, not knowing what to say.

Sesshoumaru pulled out of him and laid down next to him, saying, "Did you enjoy it?" "Y-yes, master, I enjoyed it very much." Kaoru said, curling up next to Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru pulled the blankets up over them, saying,

"Good. It's time to sleep."

"Yes, master." Kaoru said. He closed his eyes and in moments, he was in a dreamless sleep.

When Kaoru woke up the next morning, Sesshoumaru was not there. 'He must be downstairs with the other lords and ladies, eating breakfast.' He thought.

Nara looked around for Kagome but didn't see her, she, then looked over at Sesshoumaru and saw he had this glow about him. That bastard had sex!, He growled in his head. Inuyasha looked up and saw Sesshoumaru looked different. "Seems you're off the hook." Inuyasha whispered in Naraku's ear.

"Shut up." Naraku whispered back, sitting at the table for breakfast.

Sesshoumaru stood at his seat and said, "My lords and ladies. My wife was very tired from the ball last night, so she may not join us for breakfast. I hope you understand." After they all agreed, Sesshoumaru sat down and clapped his hands again, getting the servants to bring out the food and set it on the table.

Naraku looked up to see, Sesshoumaru smiling at him. "No, I'm not off the hook." He said. he/ she pushed the plate aside. "Please excuse me, my king but I am not feeling so well, I think I'll go and get some fresh air. He said bowing and left the room. When he was sure no one was following him, he began to look for Kagome's room.

Kagome was asleep, an arm next to her face and the other at her side. She heard a soft tapping on her door, awakening her. She walked over to the door and said, "yes?"

"Is that you, Queen Kagome?" Naraku asked in his girl voice.

"Yes, may I ask who is there?" Kagome said.

"Oh, this is Nara."

'Naraku!' Kagome thought, smiling. She said, "I'm sorry but the door is locked so you can't come in."

"I see, do you happen to know where he'd keep the key?" he asked her.

"Yeah on him, I don't know how you're thinking of doing that, but I'm glad you came, I've missed you, I've been replaced, a young boy, he's kind, I think he was going to be a meal, but Sesshoumaru changed his mind, at least for now and is keeping him as a pet." She told him.

"I see. Don't worry, Kagome, I'll get you out." Naraku said.

"I believe you. But be careful." Kagome said, placing her hand on the door.

"I will. I love you, Kagome. I hope you believe that."

"I do." Kagome said. She could hear the heels on his feet drifting away. 'Be safe...' Kagome thought, sitting on her bed and looking out the window.

Naraku came back down and saw that a lot of the ladies and Lords had left. He looked for Inuyasha and Shiori.

"Looking for your two friends?" Sesshoumaru asked as he walked up to him. Naraku quickly turned around. "Yes, I um we need to go, we're thinking of going to the eastern lands and see Prince Naraku's castle.

"I see, why would you go there, the castle has been burned to the ground, and besides you and I haven't gotten to really know each other." Sesshoumaru said to him.

Naraku said, "I am sorry, my lord, but we really must be going." He started to walk past him but Sesshoumaru grabbed his arm and spun him around, making his dress flare out. Sesshoumaru pulled him so his back was against Sesshoumaru's chest.

Naraku groaned, "Watcha doin?, He said as he closed his eyes he had never been this close to his cousin before.

"What does it look like?" he asked as he kissed him on the neck. Naraku yelped as he felt fangs graze his neck.

'No, no." He chanted in his head. "Please my king, I, we can't there are so many reasons why." He said to Sesshoumaru.

"Why don't you name a few of those reasons?" Sesshoumaru asked, tightening his arms around Naraku's waist.

Naraku jerked forward, getting Sesshoumaru to let go, and turned to him, saying, "Because I am not interested in you. I'm sorry." He then walked past Sesshoumaru and out to the garden, where he found Inuyasha and Shiori.

Inuyasha saw him and said, "So, how did it go?" Naraku dangled a piece of leather in his hand, which had a key on it. "The key I need for Kagome's freedom." Naraku said.

"How did you get that?" Inuyasha asked with a smirk.

"He molested me!," He growled.

"Well yes, but least you have the necklace now." Inuyasha told him.

"Well let's leave for now, it' be too much blood shed if we tried to get Kagome now. "Yeah, besides Kagome told me something and I want to see this with my own eyes." he said as he placed the key in Inuyasha 's dress.

"Oh? What did she tell you?" Inuyasha asked.

"She is no longer Sesshoumaru's pet. He has a new, younger one. A male."

Inuyasha's eyes widened in surprise as he said, "What?"

"You heard me." Naraku said.

"Now, if you two 'ladies' don't mind, we have to leave." Shiori said. The two nodded and they walked through the castle to the front door to see the last lords and ladies walking out of the castle, bidding Sesshoumaru farewell.

As they walked to the door, Sesshoumaru looked at Naraku and smiled, saying, "I hope you three visit again. Especially you, my lady." Sesshoumaru added, looking to Naraku. The three curtsied and walked out of the house to their horses.

Sesshoumaru came up and looked at Kagome's door, he then walked back down to his room and saw Kaoru already dressed. "Morning." He said yawning, did you enjoy your ball?" he asked as he ran a hand through his hair.

"I did. Kaoru and you need to eat." Sesshoumaru told him.

As Naraku, Inuyasha, and Shiori arrived at their hiding place, the men they had with them said, "Shiori, you look really good in a dress!"

"Thank you." Shiori said, walking to the back where they made their plans.

Naraku changed into his normal attire and said, "I'm going back. I have to see her one more time." He said. He got back on his horse and galloped away, back to the castle. He stopped at a wall and looked over to see Sesshoumaru there with a young man, eating. 'So, that must be Kaoru.' Naraku thought.

He then saw a servant walk out with Kagome in tow. 'She is more beautiful than last night' Naraku thought.

He then decided it was time to leave, so he got back on is horse and rode away.