OKAY… I know I haven't been the best at updating stories, but I am busy and have many writers blocks. I like this story, but my ideas keep clashing with one another so I can't help but feel that can't write! SO WITHOUT FURTHER A DUE PLEASE READ!!!
Last time on BP: "Yes, we are the royal family of the North. I am Lord Yashiro and this is my mate Saki. Our son Ryu is here as well, though I am sure you have caught sight of him by now." he laughed his expression hearty. I nodded turning my attention to their son. He was almost as tall as his father and looked to be about the same age as Inu-baka.. Eww… Just thinking about him made her shiver. Ryu also had deep green hair like is father, but it was shorter… I surpress a shiver as I look into his cold silver eyes. I smile and lead them into the great hall..
"Welcome, you are the first group to arrive!"
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Kagome smiled slipping into her newly made kimono. Kyo had really outdone himself this time. All the guest had arrived and Sesshomaru suspected nothing as of yet. He was awaiting her presence this very minute in his private study. He would no doubt be more than furious with his new 'look'. Kagome laughed as Akane helped to tie on her obi. The green kimono was more than luxurious. The blue embroidery was of a collection of little leaves and such. The train was specially made to be especially long. She decided to put some of her hair back in twin braids with blue and silver ornaments hanging down from them. Tiny white and green flowers daintily placed in multiple places. She looked beautiful. She was as beautiful if not more than her demon mother. Her red-orange streaks clashed with the outfit, but looked beautiful anyway. An approving nod from Akane and a gentle hand leading her out the door she went to meet her 'mate'.
"'Lady' Kagome, Lord Sesshomaru is… angry. Are you sure you do not need support?" Akane asked in her cute little voice. Her big green eyes were filled with mirth, but her facial expressions did not betray her. Kagome had been more than nice to her and she had even said that they were now friends. For her lady she would do anything, even put her life if it made her happy.
"No Akane, I already told you he won't be happy. You being with me will not help, you would be able to do little to nothing should he decide to attack me. Plus, this will be as easy as taking candy from a baby. Just make sure you take a great picture when we arrive at the dinning hall. Oh, and please take Chiyo baa-chan to the dining hall. She hasn't been looking too good. I'm sure she will not want to see Lord Koji at the moment, but she has to go! No matter what, ne?" Kagome ordered as she opened the sliding door to her mate's study. She slid in slamming the door closed behind her.
"Kagome… May I ask why my hair is purple?" Sesshomaru growled through grit teeth.
Kagome smiled wide trying her best not to laugh. She could feel her muscles retracting into the laugh. Sucking in a deep breath she keeled over laughing as she held her stomach. She knew that his hair was going to be purple, but such a bright color of it! It was such a bright color that it hurt her eyes to see it on his head. In contrast to his skin it was dark, but the change in color was too noticeable. You could probably see him from a mile away! Sesshomaru growled allowing her to laugh it off there were worst things he could do to her, AND get away with it. Kagome now… she wasn't as lucky.
"W-what are you t-talking a-about Sesshomaru?" she laughed into her palm. She decided to play dumb this time.
"You know perfectly well what I am talking about, Kagome. Why is it that I have woken up to find that my silver locks have been stained purple?" Sesshomaru smiled icily.
Kagome straightened up and cleared her throat. She smiled and sighed.
"Why would I know… I'm just an ignorant fool, ne?" she scoffed with sarcasm. She had spent many years with Inuyasha to be called a wench and she did not think that when she left with his brother that she would be subject to the same criticism, but apparently she was wrong and he had proven it three days ago when he called her a fool. Where she came from it was far from foolish to help a friend and damn him if he thought that it was fine his own grandmother was hurt while he sat back in the sidelines.
"Kagome, it was not your right to interfere in their affairs and you know that I am right. Whether you like it or not this Sesshomaru is not apologizing." he sneered. He was not going to apologize for something he believed was right and neither would Kagome. It was a lose-lose situation more so for what Sesshomaru had in store for him.
"Well Sesshomaru, then you won't care that 'this' Kagome is not going to apologize either. Not for your hair, not for the little party waiting in the dining hall for us, and not for anything else that I have done today. So live with it!" Kagome yelled crossing her arms childishly. She was much like a child. She was known for being caring and childish at times, but she had her moments one of them being today and last night when she put all this together. She wouldn't lose. She grabbed Sesshomaru's hand and pulled him to her side.
"What are you doing woman!?" he glared at her.
"You're coming with me! Everyone is waiting for us… Remember, we have a party to attend." she smirked pulling him along to the dining hall. Sesshomaru did little to resist, but was still not happy. As he was a lord they would not question his change in apparel, but he still was rather angry with the demiko. She would get hers later that was for sure.
The guards placed at the dining hall entrance bowed going ignored by Sesshomaru. Kagome smiled and asked them to open the door for them. They smiled and quickly obeyed their mistress.
The door was opening revealing a large group of people and chatter which filled the air. The room went quiet as Sesshomaru stepped foot in the room with Kagome hanging off his arm to the side. Many eyes widened as they spotted his new look. Rumors had been going around the castle that the lord had changed his hair color, but none had thought to believe them, now there was no questioning it though.
"Good evening… Welcome to the Western Lands and I hope that our accommodations have been to your liking so far? As most of you know I am Lady Kagome, princess of the Eastern Lands and once Shikon no Miko. Other details are classified and only available to those within the family. My 'mate' and I are glad that you were able to come and we will do our best to entertain you for tonight." Kagome smiled watching as Sango almost fainted onto Miroku only to slap him in the face yelling hentai. Inuyasha had arrived, but was no where to be seen. All the noble families were here meaning even the gaping open mouth wolf Prince Kouga was there and so was a smiling Ayame.
"As you were…" Sesshomaru sighed sitting down at his place before the table.
Kagome smiled and motioned for Akane to come to her. Akane in a crème kimono stood beside Kagome with a smile.
"Got the picture?" Kagome asked with a smile.
Akane nodded in reply.
"Good, stay close tonight." she whispered giving her a hug while Akane slid the camera into the demiko's kimono folds.
"I will… Inuyasha is being bathed by some of the male servants, shall I dress him accordingly?" she asked.
"Sure, and brush his hair too." she said.
"Of course, I shall be back." she disappeared making Kagome wonder if she was really a cat demon.
Kagome looked around the room. Her mother and the other Lady's were chatting amongst themselves. Her Father was talking with Lord Yashiro. Lord Koji was with his mate to be mostly ignoring Raiko and staring sadly at Chiyo's back. Sango was being annoyed by curious royal children and Miroku was hitting on the any woman seen and getting glared at by Sesshomaru and Lord Yashiro's son, Ryu. Kagome smiled this was how it was supposed to be… She sighed happily and walked over to the still gaping Kouga and Ayame.
"Hey, Ayame! Long time no see!" she called gaining the girl's attention.
Ayame smiled and stepped in front of Kouga protectively.
"Hello, Kagome. How have you been?" Ayame asked tense.
"I'm fine, and don't worry. I won't steal him away, you can have him. I was never interested in Kouga. Plus, something tells me you would make great mates, ne?" she winked making the ookami blush. She was more than happy to get Kouga off her back and seeing as how Kouga hadn't said anything she thought she was doing him a favor.
"Umm... I don't know what to say, Lady Kagome." she turned her head embarrassed that she was blushing so badly. She was really happy that Kagome decided to give her back her mate, but the shock of her suddenly urging them to mate was a bit shocking.
"Don't call me that.. I'm your friend Ayame, plus something tells me we'll become close in the future." she smiled. Okay, in the real future she hadn't spoken to Ayame in fivehundred years -possibly this day- and she could accept that, but she kind of wanted to stick around and see what happened with the couple.
"Umm, thank you Kagome. You aren't that bad, you know that!" the ookami smiled widely throwing herself around the Void demoness before her. She had not liked the girl at all, but now she was finally beginning to see the light!
"No problem, it's all in a day's work." Kagome laughed. She stiffened beneath the ookami as the doors swung open and a silver haired inu hanyou walked in. His hair was neatly groomed shining in the light and his skin flawless as all traces of dirt were gone. Kagome sucked in a breath and Ayame released her.
'Inuyasha...' she thought to herself. She looked to her left to see Sesshomaru standing up from his seat growling at the hanyou before him. He was obviously peeved that his brother was in his palace wondering why he hadn't sensed anyone coming into the palace at all for the day, but we all know why.
"Half-breed.." Sesshomaru growled cracking his knuckles.
Inuyasha stared at his brother not quite stifling a laugh that threatened to release itself. His golden eyes were wide and filled with mirth as he stared at was a purple haired Youkai Lord. This had to be the most humiliating thing ever done to Sesshomaru and judging from the looks on the two demonesses that had took the Taijya and Houshi he was sure they were the ones behind it.
"Baka-mitai! You look like a freaking fluffy fairy prince!" the Hanyou finally burst out laughing and fell to his knees clutching his gut. Sesshomaru's eyes flashed red before he lunged forward pinning his younger brother to the ground by the neck. Inuyasha yelped and winced in pain. Sesshomaru smiled icily whispering into his brother's ear, 'Oshaberi! Tell me one reason I shouldn't kill you?' (trans: you have a big mouth)
Inuyasha smirked and looked dead into the elder's eyes, "Go ahead and kill me. At least now I can die happy knowing the Almighty Lord Stick-Up-His-Ass was ripped down a few steps. Neko!" (Inuyasha is basically calling him a fag, but Sesshomaru takes it as if Inuyasha is calling him a cat which he thinks is equally offensive)
"Dare-ni mukatte mono itten-dayo? I am not another friend of yours you can push around.. I will not hesitate to kill you, Burakumin!" the Lord tightened his grip around the hanyou's neck. (Who do you think you are talking to? Burakumin- a very offensive word meaning Lower Class or outcast. Even makes liberal-minded Japanese squirm to hear it said to someone)
All eyes were on the brothers sprawled along the floor. The last comment had everyone looking at them anxiously. Some, only a few, stared on as if agreeing with the Lord. The women had somehow moved along side their mates or gathered in groups. Nothing good could come out of this. For a Lord to be offended in the audience of so many was scandalous. No one ever dare defy the Lords, whether it be family or not!
Kagome cast a weary glance at the hanyou and walked over to Sango's side. The maids and servants had disappeared hiding from the fury of their master. Akane was suddenly by Kagome's side nodding as if she understood what he mistress was thinking. Kagome smiled weakly and stepped forward towards what was called, 'her mate'.
"Nani-yo? There is nothing more to see here. Lord Sesshomaru if you insist on fighting do so outside of the palace. I believe the repair fees for the ballroom would be tremendous and do you honestly think Inuyasha's death is worth it?" Kagome asked slyly trying to end the fight without making him look weak in front of the other youkai before him.
Sesshomaru looked down on the hanyou and growled pulling himself and the boy to his feet.
"You are lucky, my mate saved your life today." Sesshomaru whispered.
"Feh, and you listened to the wench.." grumbled under his breath not going unnoticed by Sesshomaru.
"Good of you to see it my way. Plus, we wouldn't want anymore blood on the dance floor." Kagome smiled.
"Unfortunately there has been no blood spilt." Sesshomaru corrected her.
"Yes, but there will be..." Kagome smirked glancing to Akane and in a flash she was gone reappearing behind the hanyou inu yanking him down to the floor by his white hair. A loud yelp followed by a thud was heard throughout the silent room as everyone watched incredulously as Kagome's personal servant pinned Inuyasha beneath her, fangs ready to pierce into the soft tan skin at his neck and rip out his throat.
Inuyasha looked up surprised at the neko youkai. Her pigtailed red hair framed his face and her small frame was pressed over his body her claws drawing blood from his neck and right shoulder.
"Akane-chan, I think that you overdid it by a bit." Kagome laughed nervously while Sesshomaru watched the scene play out all while keeping a close ear on his mate.
"L-lady! Get your pet off of me!" Inuyasha cried nervously as Akane's ears and tail popped out and she began to pur. Her fluffy red tail swayed happily back and forth wrapping itself around Inuyasha's legs slowly subduing him.
Kagome smiled and walked up to Sesshomaru wrapping herself around his arm. He glared down on her making a frown grow in its predecessor's place.
"Akane, don't bite him okay? No matter how much he looks like one, Inuyasha is not a toy." Kagome reminded her friend. She had seen her eying his white ears and knew that she would start playing with him like a cat does its dinner before it eats it, but in this case she would probably end up killing him or beating him half to death.
"Yes, my lady.. May I ask what I shall do with the young Prince?" Akane asked Kagome a little gleem of hope in her eyes. Kagome knew what she was thinking and sighed. In an effort to keep the only person that could probably poison her and get away with it happy she sighed, once again.
"Braid his hair, cut his ears off, teach him to be a real man, I don't care. He's your problem now..." Kagome smirked when the neko smiled and she and the Inu dissapeared in a blur. 'Damn cats are crafty...' Kagome thought to herself.
Once they were gone eyes moved to Kagome some shocked other's filled with fear.
"Wakatteru! Look, he had it coming to him. I just did it in a less messy and civilized way... " Kagome exclaimed making her parents and friends laugh. The others soon saw the humor in the situation and laughed as well. Sesshomaru remained quiet and pulled away from Kagome not an emotion for display on his face. (trans: i know)
"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked. The Lord looked at her and walked to the doors. Pausing, Sesshomaru told them that he would be back over his shoulder."
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"Don't worry, Kagome. I'm sure he'll be back soon." Sango smiled reassuringly holding her friend's shoulder. Ayame watched as Kagome grimaced under the human's touch. Kagome had been in a bad mood since an hour ago when Sesshomaru went missing. No one knew where he was or which direction he went.
"Koji..." Kagome whispered. Her friends raised their brows in confusion. Kagome pulled out of Sango's grip and walked to the center of the room.
"Raiko, I need your help! Come, and please hurry.. You always walk so awkwardly as if something is up your dress." Kagome whined.
Raiko growled at the nerve of the youkai before her. How dare she! Koji's grip on her tightened showing his protectivness to his bride to be. Raiko forced a smile and tried to look polite. She didn't need anyone here to mess with her. She already had two demonesses that she needed to get rid of.
"Hai, Hime-sama... What is it that you want?" she asked slipping from Koji's arms.
Kagome smiled and grabbed onto her friend's arms. "You'll see..." 'Maybe some time to get Chiyo with Koji and you away from them. You need to get that stick out of your ass or I'll do it for you...'
Raiko nodded and followed the girls as they walked down the corridors. It was a complete maze, but somehow they arrived in the gardens. The gentle beams of light from the moon kissed the soft green grass blessing them with dew and reflecting off the water in the koi pond. A breeze blew by misplacing a few strands of hair.
"Raiko... How long do you think you will get away with everything?" Kagome asked turning to face the girl. The look of disgust was evident in her eyes. Kagome was never one to hate blindly, but she was an exception.
"Get away with what? I haven't done anything, and even if I have... what are you gonna do about it?" Raiko snorted rolling her eyes.
Kagome frowned and looked at the moon wishing that it didn't have to see or hear Raiko, it was a complkete waste of it's Holy time. She was sad that Raiko was such a slut, but sometimes people have to beat the hell out of someone before they get the picture.
"There are plenty of things I could do, but I won't because it would be immature and 'foolish'." Kagome spit the last word. How she loathed that word...
Raiko laughed wondering what a little girl like Kagome could possibly do.
"Like what?" Raiko dared ignoring the rolling of eyes from Ayame and Sango. Kagome was right, there were plenty of things tht she could do to the girl and she would be helpless to stop it. If she wanted Kagome could probable send Raiko into the future ans stick her their forever and she would have no say in anything. She wasn't of nobility so the Nobles would dismiss this, but Koji would no doubt be angered, but seeing how she didn't care much for the affections of the demon she could care less. Chiyo would be one step closer to her goal and she herself would be free of one pain in her neck. Kagome ignored this thought because she didn't believe in conflict. Heh heh...
"Like I could slip you a potion that numbs your senses and make your hair purple, but I already did that one." Kagome sighed while Ayame and Sango laughed.,
"That was you?!" they smiled as Kagome nodded.
Raiko looked on boredly. That 'was' immature, but what did she expect from a kid?
"Look, who and what I do are not your business so until you find a way to change my mind Koji and his men... Are mine." she smiled and turned head walking away.
Kagome smiled, that was just what she needed. If that was how Raiko wanted to play then they could play... Kagome liked it rough anyways...
Games!!! You sick bastards...
"Careful what you wish for!!" Kagome called happily.
"Ready?" she asked her friends..
With a nod they were out of sight.
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ME: Wow.. its been forever since I've written anything
INU: duh! Write more you wench and what the hell are you doing to me?! Not Akane!!!
Aka: I could say the same thing mutt! *pulls at his ears*
Inu: oowww! Bitch!
Sess: watch your mouth half-breed..
Kago: where the hell did you go anyways?
Sess: to see kikyo..........
Everyone: .........
Kago: Nani?! Bakayaro! You're cheating on me?!
ME: need I remind you it's not a real relationship?
Inu: You're stealing my girl?!
Kago: who cares!? He's still 'my' mate!
Inu: everything is 'your' mate... And I care!
Kago: beats inu sensless... Sesshomaru!
Sess: hn..
Shippo: Candy! Lollipop, lollipop! Woohooo!
San: throws up from sugar overdoes
ME: Clean up on ail Sesshomaru!
Rin: Keep reading, okay?