An: hey everyone, sorry i didn't update last week, i was and still am a little bit depressed. Something happened at school, so yeah…. But don't concern yourself over me, well this chapter is still about the ball and for the people who really want to see it at the end is a link that go's to two things one drawing of Sesshoumaru of this chapter, the other of another interview I get with Sesshoumaru and Kagome, but someone interrupts. Hope you like it.

Chapter 20.

After the announcement of their courting, Kagome and Sesshoumaru danced for a bit, talked, and tried to ignore all of the envious and jealous glares that they received. But then Sesshoumaru said he needed to go to prepare something. And then he left the room together with Koga, Akio, and someone she didn't knew, but Kagome knew the man was a tiger demon. He had red hair, with a bit orange in it, he also had bright emerald eyes. Before the tiger demon left the room, he turned to Kagome and stared at her intently, and then he turned back to follow the other lords. Kagome had shivered at the intense look the tiger demon gave, she didn't feel safe with that one, it was like he was staring at his prey, and Kagome surely had a bad feeling about him. Kagome turned to Rin and Shippou watching as the two danced with each other, Kagome giggled at their cuteness and innocence.

After some talking with Miroku and Sango, Kagome heard someone calling for attention. She turned back to look at the person who was talking in front of the ballroom, to see it was Satori, with a big smile on her face. '' Ladies, and Gentlemen. I, lady of the Western lands, am happy to pronounce the fire dance, that will be performed by our four lords, my son, and Western lord, Lord Sesshoumaru, Lord Kouga of the Eastern lands, Lord Akio of the Northern Lands, and the Southern lord, Lord Shinoi. Please give them your applause, the Four Lord! And their Fire dance!''. Satori announced excitedly, and everyone cheered. Kagome was dumbstruck, she didn't expect this! And then al the four lords came forth, with their hakamas on but without a haori, they were all four with bare chests. And Kagome tried not to look at Sesshoumaru, but alas, she failed, she was mesmerized with his upper body. Every muscle was now visible to her. And only by the look, she'd get aroused. 'OH MY! I need to look away before he sense my arousal, oh NO. damn it, he already sensed it, and WHAT? He is smirking! Grrr'. Were her thoughts, and was mad and embarrassed when she saw he smirked, and had a triumphantly smile on his face. Kagome smirked back, she would show him later, who wants who. And he would regret making her even more embarrassed then she now was.' Oh we will see later Sesshoumaru, who wants who, and who will be then the victor'. She thought, and send him a daring look, that also held a promise of something good in her eyes. Sesshoumaru shivered at that look, and couldn't wait till later. But now he need to concentrate on the fire dance. He took on step, and held the stick that was on each end on fire. And said.'' The traditional Fire dance of the lords of the four lands, shall be performed by us now''. He nodded towards the other lords, and then took their position, after the music started they began their dance.

Kagome was in a trance of the moves of Sesshoumaru. She just couldn't and wouldn't take her eyes of him. And he not of her. It was like they were the only two in the room. unknown to them, a very pissed tiger had a narrowed look on Sesshoumaru, and decided that de Dog demon lord need to focus on something else, so wen it was time to throw the sticks in the air, he twisted it so that it would land on Sesshoumaru. And Sesshoumaru didn't noticed it, because he was too focused on Kagome, but Kagome did, and her eyes widened. She ran towards him, and pounced him, so he would be out of the way of the stick, Sesshoumaru fell on the ground, he didn't comprehend what just happened, but when he opened his eyes, he saw first Kagome lying with her head on his chest, and then saw the stick, with the fire already burned out, on the ground. Then he understood what happened, and then looked back to Kagome to see if she was fine. Kagome then began to stir, she turned her head towards Sesshoumaru.'' Are you okay? I was really worried just about there''. She asked. He looked at her.'' I am fine, but and You, did you get hurt? Why did you do that, that was dangerous!''. He said with worry in his own voice, that make everyone in the room gasp in surprise. Come on, wouldn't you be surprised if Sesshoumaru would say that, show his concern, and to a human female no less, and in public?

Sesshoumaru stood up, and took Kagome in his arms, he looked up at everyone.'' The Fire dance would represent the End of this ball, but This Sesshoumaru shall end it now so everyone can retire for the night. This Sesshoumaru shall take his intended,and leave, the servants are here to guide you back to your rooms''. He looked one time to his mother, who nodded towards him, signaling she had everything in control. He turned around, and left the ballroom. As he walked through the halls and reached his chambers. He set Kagome on the big king size bed. And then took his haori of and laid back, apparently Kagome had already fallen asleep while she was in his arms. He smirked at that. And kissed her forehead.'' You may have escaped my wrath tonight my Little Kagome, but tomorrow, there shall no be such escape avelliable''. He whispered in her ear, as he also fell in a deep slumber.

An: heey everyone, sorry if it short and I didn't update last week, but don't be mad at me! Please! I had a lot going on well here is the link towards my second interview with Sesshoumaru and Kagome.

watch?v=3H7PItsQbzE&feature=plcp

Well till next time!