Smiling to Rin Kagome sat her on her feet and stood. "This was nice, but I have to go. I have to finish the last minute preparations for an exhibit," she told them.

"Oh that's fine dear." Izayoi told her.

"I look forward to seeing some of your work tomorrow Kagome." Toga said taking a sip of his water.

"You're coming to my exhibit? Oh that is wonderful because Inuyasha is going as well. Isn't that right," she said daring him to disagree. Standing he huffed out a yes and dragged her to the front door before she could say goodbye to everyone.

~In the Car~

"I still can't believe you made out with that asshole," Inuyasha said glancing at her from the corner of his eye.

"Geez Inuyasha I told you it was just a kiss on the fucking cheek so chill out. That's probably the only action I'm going to get since someone keeps scaring off every guy I take some kind of interest in." she said looking out the window.

"Ya know Rin doesn't do well with strangers, but she sure has taken a liking to you quickly," Inuyasha said changing the subject. Looking over to her friend she said nothing as they drove in silence.

~Next Day~

"It was kind of awkward, but Rin lightened up the mood. Sango you should see his daughter. She is so cute and smart and polite. Shippou would like her." she said over the phone.

"Like who mom?" A voice asked her from her office door. "Inuyasha's niece baby," she motioned him to come in.

"Are you sure you want to come with me tonight? I could find you a babysitter." she said. "I'm six mom. I don't need a babysitter and I want to go with you. I like your work," he told her. "Well we have two hours before it starts, so let's get ready. I see you there Sango," she said then hung up the phone.

~Two Hours Later~

Kagome smiled as she walked around and greeted everyone. She was truly surprised at how many people came.

"Kagome," Toga called out to her. Turning she smiled even wider and approach them.

"You two look amazing," she told them. "Us? Look at you! Darling isn't she just beautiful?" Izayoi asked her mate as she admired the off the shoulder champagne colored dress Kagome was wearing. "Why yes she is. So where is that son of mine?" The demon asked.

"Oh he's around here somewhere. Probably drinking this night away." she laughed before she felt something latch onto her exposed leg. Looking down she couldn't help but smile.

"Why hello beautiful I didn't know you would be here. Oh I can introduce you to Shippou," she said kneeling to give the girl a hug.

"She insisted we come to see you," Sesshomaru said as he watched her with calculating eyes. "Well I'm glad you did," she said standing and looking the stoic demon in the face. "Who's Shippou?" Rin asked.

"Mom," Shippou called from behind Sesshomaru. Everyone turned and found a fox kit, dressed in a black tux with a black shirt and champagne colored bow tie, standing in front of Inuyasha.

"Yes baby?" "Aunt Sango said that there are people asking about the Inu painting. Also Hobo is looking for you. You want me to get rid of him?" he asked.

She laughed. "Everyone this is my son Shippou. Shippou this is your uncle Inuyasha's family. His mom and dad, Sesshomaru his half-brother and Rin, Sesshomaru's daughter." she explained.

Bowing his head he greeted them. "Ohayo. It is very nice to meet you all." he said.

"Now Shippou I don't condone playing tricks on people, but since it Hojo I'll turned a blind eye. Just don't set anything on fire again or break anything," she watched him grin then walk off.

"A son," Izayoi asked. "A full demon," Toga pointed out.

"One day it was raining and I was on my way home. I was driving pass an abandon building why I heard gun shots and then all of a sudden this ball of orange fur runs across the street in front of my car and some guy chasing it. I had this terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach so I parked my car and followed them. When I found them I realized that it was a little boy no older than two. I got so angry at the guy that I blacked out. When I came to the guy was on the ground half dead and the child was in my arms. The guy had killed Shippou's parents and he had no other family. I adopted him. I didn't want him to be place with some horrible person who would end up treating him horribly. I know personally that all families aren't good ones."

Clearing her throat she placed a couple of stray hairs behind her ear and poked at the intricate bun Sango styled her hair in.

"That was a wonderful thing you did Kagome," Izayoi told her.

"Yeah... well I have some people to talk to. Please look around and enjoy yourselves." she said and walked passed Sesshomaru, her hand brushed lightly brushed his. She didn't stop as she felt the same feeling she had when they first met.

"Well she is something special," Toga said. "I wonder what she meant when she said she knew personally," his wife said as she took hold of her husband's hand.

"Kagome is an orphan who had to go through some terrible things in her life. Her parents left her. She felt like no one loved her because they didn't come back for her and she didn't get adopted, but one day she did get adopted. Everything was good then they started mistreating her. Years later she ran away. She was seventeen and barefoot when I first met her. She was just walking around aimlessly in a daze then she bumped into me. I started to yell at her, but she punched me in the face and yelled back. After that day I walked around trying to find her and give her a piece of my mind," he laughed remembering how she got mad at him for barging into her home.

"I found her and when I learned her name and what kind of person she was. I had to help her. She constantly refused but I didn't listen. Now she is who she is today and she has paid me back many times over even though I told her not to," he huffed.

"She doesn't have a mommy or daddy?" Rin asked frowning up at Inuyasha. He nodded and picked her up.

"Oh no. Here we go again," Inuyasha said as he watched Kagome and her ex. "What's wrong Inuyasha?" Toga asked his son.

"The guy talking to Kagome is her idiot ex-boyfriend. It never ends well whenever he's around," Inuyasha said as they watched Kagome argued with a dark haired man outside on the terrace.

"Daddy! Go save Kagome," Rin demanded. "No," he said. She frowned and gave him puppy dog eyes. Glaring at the little girl he made his way to the terrace making Inuyasha laugh.

He could smell her rage as he got closer.

Looking behind him he spotted Rin wavy her hands telling him to go. Turning back he walked out on the terrace and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Is there a problem here Kagome?" he asked looking between her and a gut he recognized as the famous hockey player Koga Wolfe.

Turning she smiled genuinely at him and placed her hand on his. "Oh no Sesshomaru. Actually this asshole was just leaving," she said. "Get your filthy hands off my woman mutt." Koga hissed.

Before Sesshomaru could even lift a finger Kagome grabbed his hand.

Turning back to Koga she sighed and smiled. "If you ever come near me, my job of my house I will skin you alive. Don't even call me. Goodbye Koga," she said then gave him a reiki infused kick to the chest, sending him off the terrace.

Turning back to Sesshomaru she smiled. "Thank you," she said.

Pulling his hand from her as if she was contagious he scoffed. "I only did it because of Rin wench. Don't get the wrong idea," he told her.

Narrowing her stormy blue eyes at him she walked passed him. "Arrogant bastard." She huffed.

"Useless ningen," he said stopping her in her tracks.

Turning she approached him and jabbed him in the chest with her finger. "I don't see why women are attracted to you. You are a cold hearted bastard who thinks the world revolves around him. After tonight I hope the kami's grant me the wish of never seeing your fucking face again Taisho-san." With that said she left to talk to some investors.

"Well that didn't go well," Toga said rubbing the back of his neck.

"At least she didn't kick him over the balcony too," Inuyasha pointed out.