Techno Dreams

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A/N: Well here is another long awaited chapter… now that I am out for the summer, I have actually had time to type it…. a whole three days…. (wow).. No… Just kidding, it really did only take two days, but I had to go back and make corrections. Anyway… just so you know, I have re-edited the other chapters. They are not completely mistake free, but damn close to it!! So now I'm in the process of re-posting them to this site.

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Chapter 12


Responsibility, Rediscovery, New Friends


Sesshomaru sat in the waiting room of office of the Sovereign Lord or Emperor elect, a title bestowed upon one of the four lords every twenty years. Unlike the Lord and Ladyships of the lands, one could not inherit the title. One must be nominated for the position by the current emperor or another lord, and then the decision was put to vote by a Council of Assembly; for which every sector was represented. However, Sesshomaru was sitting in this office for a few reasons today.

A week after mating Kagome, he contacted the office of the Emperor to have their union made official. A few days passed, and Sesshomaru received a letter in the mail. It stated that they had much to talk about and he was needed in person to discuss these things; at the bottom was an appointment time. Sesshomaru groaned and stuffed the letter in his desk.

That brought him to today. However, as Sesshomaru sat down waiting for his appointment to began, he could not help but think about past events rather than the meeting that was about to take place today.

-Flashback-

As memories for the past night’s events filtered into Kagome’s hazy mind, she sat straight up in bed. Immediately, she felt dizzy and wished she had sat up more slowly. “Guess I shouldn’t have done that,” Kagome said to no one in particular.

“Indeed, you shouldn’t have,” Sesshomaru agreed. He sat across the room on the couch watching TV with Rin on his lap.

Kagome pulled the robe closer to her body and blushed a bit. “How long have you been in here, Rin?”

“Daddy let me stay most of the night!”

Kagome paled instantly, even more so as the girl continued.

“I passed out while you and daddy were praying to the heavens for a baby,” Rin said. “But when you were done, he let me sleep in here with you.”

Sesshomaru, for the first time all morning, looked down at the little girl sitting in his lap. “Is that all we talked about, Rin?”

She blushed, possibly a deeper shade of red than Kagome ever could. Rin shook her head. “We also talked about what ‘that’ meant, mommy.” She stole a glance up at her father and amended the sentence. “I mean, praying for a baby.”

“Go on Rin,” Sesshomaru urged.

”And Daddy said that should I try praying for a baby before he tells me I can, the man helping me will die by his hands and I will be severely punished,” Rin added.

Kagome stared in shock, and then had to hold back from giggling at her little girl’s face. Poor Rin, thought Kagome, Sesshomaru more than likely scared the poor girl into being a virgin for the rest of her life. Now, if he could just do the same with Shippou, they wouldn’t be grandparents for a VERY long time.

-End Flashback-

From that thought, Sesshomaru’s endlessly large mind wandered to the evening where they told family and friends about their joining.

-Flashback-

After Inuyasha found his whore of a wife and Kagome and Naoko had returned with the children, Sesshomaru proceeded with the announcements. “As you know, I have invited you all here for a special reason.” He held up his hand to silence whispers. “However, before I began, my good friend Miroku would like to make an announcement as well.”

Miroku grabbed Sango by the hand and gently dragged up. Together, they stood in front of everyone. “Thanks Sesshomaru, we won’t be long,” he said while absentmindedly stroking Sango’s swollen belly.

Not in the mood to be touched by him of all people, she slapped his hand away. Damn straight, this won’t take long, thought Sango, who was now nearing the ends stages of pregnancy. She was tired, her feet were hurting, and most of all, she wanted the sex of their child to remain a secret from everyone BUT his stupid ass. That’s why she waited so damn long to find out the sex, but Miroku seems intent on telling everyone. Keeping that in mind, Sango beat Miroku to his speech. “Look, we’re having a boy,” Sango stated with her hands on her hips and a rather grim look on her face.

The very simple statement earned Sango blank stares.

Frustrated, Sango pointed to her belly and held up the picture from the ultra-sound. “How dense can you people be?” she shouted in a pregnant rage.

Before Sango could continue on her diatribe, Miroku cut her off. “That’s right, we are expecting a baby boy,” he added. When he got the looks of understanding Sango was looking for, he turned to Sesshomaru once more. “Thanks again, Sesshomaru, for sharing your time with us.”

Next, Sesshomaru stood up and brought Kagome up with him. Together, they stood before family and friends, Kagome, a nervous wreck, and Sesshomaru, calm.

Kikyo’s eyes went wide at the sight of the woman standing by Sesshomaru’s side. She had forgotten that Sesshomaru had taken that bitch from the club as his woman, the woman both Naraku and her husband wanted.

“Kagome and I have invited you all here to announce our marriage,” Sesshomaru stated. Somehow, though, he felt that the statement was incomplete. He also wanted to announce Kagome’s pregnancy and gloat to Inuyasha about being a father, the father of Kagome’s child.

While he stood lost in his thoughts, Kagome became very embarrassed and buried her head in his chest. “It’s true,” she muffled as she held her hand out for all to see the big ass diamond Sesshomaru put on her finger earlier that morning.

While the others were congratulating them, Inuyasha stared in disbelief. ‘His’ Kagome was now and forever lost to his brother, Sesshomaru. He glared daggers at the older male.

Sesshomaru came out of his musing to find a pair of hard eyes on him. Inuyasha stared at him menacingly, but it didn’t matter, his goal was almost complete. Although, it had to be amended a few times, Sesshomaru finally understood what his goal was and that was to have someone to love him. Kagome loved him, trapping her was no longer necessary, so the child could be considered a side bonus. He turned away from Inuyasha’s hateful glare and looked at Kagome. He now had a proper future to look forward to.

-End Flashback-

Sesshomaru sighed; even now he longed to tell the world that he would soon be a father of one of his own.

“Excuse me, Lord Noromu? You may enter now,” the receptionist said; interrupting his thoughts.

Sesshomaru nodded to the man and made his way in. As soon as he got through the threshold, he was met with a warm greeting from Lord Ako, lord of the south and Emperor Elect. “Sesshomaru, my boy, it’s good to see you under such happy circumstances. Please, take a seat. Tell me, how is you mother, my cousin, been fairing?”

“Thank you, Ako-sama. Mother is doing well. She is visiting me, actually.” Sesshomaru inwardly groaned. The man was always sidetracked. “You are aware of why I have come?”

“Indeed, boy, I wanted to see you for several reasons.” Lord Ako took a stack of papers out of his desk. “First, there is your marriage. I would like to honor your mother and late father by throwing your wedding ball.”

Sesshomaru looked thoughtful for several moments. “Thank you, but Kagome and I were planning on having a small event.”

“Nonsense, boy.” Lord Ako passed half of the stack of papers to Sesshomaru. “I am your sanctioned god father. It is only proper that I do this, not to mention, I have no children of my own.”

“Why didn’t you do this for Inuyasha?”

Lord Ako smiled. “He is not your mother’s son, my god son, the Lord of the Western Domain, or the man I am nominating to take my place.”

“Hn…” Sesshomaru continued to read the papers in front of him, and then the words finally hit home. “Excuse me?” he said looking up. “What are you talking about?”

“Come now, Sesshomaru, I hope old age has not taken hold of you already.” Lord Ako left his seat and approached the young man. “I am nominating you to take my place as well as throwing you and that beautiful wife of yours a wedding party.” He gave Sesshomaru a pat on the back. “How does that sound?”

“How do you know what Kagome looks like?” Sesshomaru demanded.

“I never said I did, but I know you all too well, Sesshomaru.” Lord Ako walked over to his wet bar and fixed a drink. “Any woman you have cannot be anything short of perfect, inside and out.” He took a sip of his drink. “Plus, who hasn’t heard of the lovely Miss Kagome Higurashi and Techno Dreams. I’ve never been there myself, but I hear great things and plan to make a trip there soon.”

Sesshomaru looked dumbfounded; something only this man was capable of doing to him. He was also upset and slightly derailed at the fact that his life would possibly take on one more responsibility... well, a responsibility that would take his time away from the family he was slowly building.

Lord Ako noticed the look of distress on his face. “You are a great lord, Sesshomaru. You are someone that will rule the others with blind justice, and they need that. I am sure, if you are chosen that you will be able to balance your home and political life just fine.”

“I don’t want this.”

“I’m sorry, Sesshomaru, but I have made my decision. I will announce it the night of your ball.”

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“You wanted to see me, Naraku?” Hiten walked into the office without knocking and took a seat.

Naraku’s mind was running a mile a minute. He couldn’t get Kagome’s alleged condition out of his head. Thinking more about it now, he realized that he may have acted a little too hastily about the subject. Not that Naraku needed any proof, but he would like to have a few facts before hurting the woman he wanted. With that thought in mind, he turned to the latecomer sitting down across from him. “Knock next time.”

“Whatever,” Hiten answered. “So, you need my services or what?”

“Indeed.” Naraku pulled a picture out of a folder on his desk and passed it to Hiten. “Follow her. I wanted to know everything about what she does and who she is with. There is no limit to your expenses, but Hakudoshi will monitor them. You will report your findings to him as well.”

Hiten took the picture and looked it over. The woman was beautiful. “Fine. Is there anything else I should know?” Trouble always follows a woman that looks this good, he thought.

Naraku smiled. “Yes, don’t go near her home and stay back when her boyfriend is around.”

That smile made him a little weary. “And who might her boyfriend be?”

“It would be no fun if I told you that,” Naraku answered. “Just remember your orders, and keep your ass handy in the future. I don’t pay you to disappear.”

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Today was not one of the best days in Inuyasha’s simple life. Sesshomaru had not been in the office all week so Inuyasha had been forced to pick up the slack. Inuyasha stared out of the window with a troubled expression etched on his face. Ever since his brother returned from Lord Ako’s office, he had not been his usual self. Something’s wrong, thought Inuyasha. Even though they didn’t get along on any level, he could still tell when something was bothering the bastard. He rubbed his temples. Though he didn’t want to, Inuyasha thought it best if he made Sesshomaru tell him what is wrong.

“Excuse me, Mr. Noromu.” Inuyasha’s assistant walked in. “I don’t know how she got past security AGAIN, but Kagura Naraku is here to see you. Would you like me to show her in or out?”

Inuyasha thought for a moment. He was curious to the relationship between Kagura and his wife. “No, show her in.”

Kagura wasted no time walking through the door. “Yo, it’s been a while since I last saw you, Inuyasha.”

“No shit.” Inuyasha relaxed in his seat. “Now tell me what you want. I don’t have all damn day.” He took a minute to look Kagura over. She looked hot, literally, in the thick ass red and white kimono she was wearing. “Feeling the heat today?” Inuyasha asked while lifting an eyebrow.

Kagura removed a red and white fan from her bell sleeved kimono. “Right,” she drawled. “I’ll start by asking what you know of your wife’s lover.”

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“Oh, Sessho… harder… faster!” Kagome yelled as Sesshomaru rode her like a kiddy ride at a fair.

Sesshomaru, though his mind was not totally into the sex, was enjoying their afternoon tryst greatly.

“Fuck me… I said harder!” Kagome yelled again. When Sesshomaru complied, the foul language stopped. “That’s right, baby… Ahh!”

He smirked. Since he’d been off this whole week, Sesshomaru had found himself in situations like this quite often.

“Oh God… Sessho…”

Down stairs everyone’s faces were ablaze; including the servants. Their lord and lady have been this way all week. It’s the loudest love making some of them ever heard. And the words Lady Kagome was shouting could be called nothing but ‘sailor language’.

“Yes… Fuck me harder… Do it baby!”

Naoko took a sip of her afternoon tea and look at the little girls playing at her feet, both their faces were beat red. “Are you two okay? Do you have any questions?” For some odd reason she felt the need to explain this. Hell, who wouldn’t try to explain things if they heard shit like that in front of children?

Rin shook her head. “Daddy alr…”

“That’s right… Milk me… take all of me, Kagome!”

“Daddy already told me that he and mommy were praying for another child.” Rin’s blush got deeper. “I never thought it could get so loud though.”

Kanna nodded. “Mother told me that her and father yelled like that to relieve stress.”

“Damn it… I’m coming… faster… fuck me faster!”

Naoko blushed this time. It was a little disconcerting knowing that your son had a more than healthy sex life.

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Miroku pulled as his pants for what seemed like the tenth time this hour. Damn, he thought. During the beginning of Sango’s pregnancy, he could barely satisfy her sexual needs. However, that was not so true now. Sango wouldn’t even let Miroku touch her. It’s been WEEKS since the sex fiend, Miroku, had laid a hand on his wife’s lovely body. Even pregnant, he desired her body and wanted it badly. “The world must really be coming to an end” he said aloud, thinking about something Inuyasha commented on. His wonderings suddenly stopped when he heard Sango sobbing upstairs. Miroku got up and rushed to her side. He found Sango in the newly furnished nursery on the floor crying. “Sango, my Love, what’s wrong?”

Sango looked at Miroku, her face red from crying. “You think I’m fat and ugly!” she accused without hesitation.

Okay, thought Miroku, where in the hell has this come from? “No I don’t, Sango. Why would you think such a thing?”

“You won’t touch me!”

“What!?”

“You won’t touch me!” Sango shouted again.

Any other time, this situation would be funny, but now it’s just down right wrong. Miroku shook his head. “No, my Love, you won’t allow me to touch you,” he said calmly.

Sango shook her head in denial and opened her mouth to protest, but found she couldn’t say a word. Miroku silenced her with a very long and passionate kiss.

“I love you, Sango. Please don’t think otherwise.” Miroku started to strip Sango of her clothes. It’s been way too long.

From the moment the kiss ended till now, everything happened so fast. Before Sango could adjust to what was happening, she found herself on her hands and knees with a pillow under her belly. “I don’t know… Miroku.”

“Do you feel how much I love you, Sango? Only you can do this to me.” Miroku rubbed his stiff manhood across her wet center. “Even pregnant, I desire you. So trust me, everything will be fine.” He kissed the back of Sango’s neck and thrust forward. Miroku set a fevered pace of hard, deep strokes. Still he made sure not to harm Sango or their child.

It took Sango a minute, but she finally found Miroku’s rhythm. It was then that she realized how needy she had been.

Moments later they both collapsed on the floor. Miroku surveyed the damage and made a promise to Kami that he would wash everything, including the pillow that they had just screwed on before his son ever got home from the hospital.

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“Tell me again, why did I need to come with you?” asked Sesshomaru, who was getting rather odd stares from the people standing outside the ‘Den’; a club in the northern district. “I thought this was going to be a girl’s night out between you and Ayame?”

Both women flashed him a bright smile as they linked arms with him;, Kagome on the right and Ayame on the left.

“Because Sessho… this will take your mind off what is stressing you and you won’t have to worry about who I’m dancing with,” Kagome replied. “Or you could just tell me about all of your problems and go home.”

“That’s right!” Ayame added. “This is our last night off and we all need a break from ourselves!”

With that thought in mind the trio walked into the club.

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About an hour later, Kouga looked out of the office’s one-way mirror while he was talking to his friend, the co-owner, Ginta. What he saw made his jaw drop and he fell out of his chair.

There, on the dance floor, was Sesshomaru dancing between the two most beautiful women in the club. This was not like the stoic demon at all. His usual cool façade was still in place, but somehow distorted. Sesshomaru looked almost tranquil or high. His hair up into a high pony tail to match Kagome’s, and his usual ‘tight assed’ look was replaced with something more casual. Those who recognized him, even some of those who didn’t, stopped to look at the western lord enjoying himself.

After Kouga recovered, he marched down stairs intent on asking Kagome to dance. Then he caught the sight of a mark on her bare shoulder. Taking a moment to realize what that meant, Kouga admitted to himself that he never had a chance. Being a lord as well, he knew what Sesshomaru was up to. Now he needed to reconfigure his future without Kagome. Kouga cast a glance towards Ayame, Kagome’s friend. She’s cute, he thought.

Ayame was busy dancing when she felt a tap on her shoulder. “What!?” she asked without turning around. She now knew why Kagome spent so much time with Sesshomaru, just his presence was enough to make you shine inside.

“Ayame, is it?”

Ayame turned around only to find herself face to face with Kouga. She blushed. “Yeah… Hello.”

“Sup, babe, why don’t you dance with me and leave the love birds to themselves,” Kouga suggested while throwing her a sexy smile.

She reeled at the thought! Ayame had a crush on this dude for months now. What shall the answer be? “Okay, let’s go!”

Kouga looked towards Sesshomaru and found the stoic demon looking at him. “What?”

“She is in my care.”

In other words, she rode with us. At least that was what Kouga translated it to. “I’ll take her home. Don’t worry.” He grabbed Ayame’s hand and stalked off into the club.

Once they were out of sight, Sesshomaru looked down at Kagome. He grabbed her possessively by the waist and started grinding his hips.

Of course, they were in a public place, but that didn’t matter. Kagome knew what he wanted and she wanted it too. Shit, it was the very reason she didn’t wear panties under the dress. “Now?” Kagome asked to be sure. When Sesshomaru nodded and picked her up, she wrapped her legs around his waist and the real fun began.

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Inuyasha groaned in frustration, an action Kikyo mistook for enjoyment. He’s trying to follow the Doctor’s orders, really!! It’s just not working out. Dr. Sato told the couple to go home and ‘rediscover themselves within each other’, in other words... go have sex.

After making Kikyo get tested for every disease known to man, Inuyasha finally took her home and set about the task at hand; only he couldn’t get a ‘feel’ for the whole situation. Sex with any woman, at least to Inuyasha, meant having her tight sheath suck you dry of the stuff that made a man a man. However, that was not the case here. No matter what he did, Inuyasha could feel her damned pussy walls! Nothing!

Finally, Inuyasha gave up and crawled off his wife. He stared at her with look that resembled an odd combination of disappointment, wonderment, and disgust.

Kikyo, who had her eyes closed during the whole ‘rediscovery’, looked up to see Inuyasha staring at her. “Why did you stop?!” she demanded. She was actually enjoying their time together. Kikyo had forgotten what it was like to lay with her husband.

Inuyasha didn’t share the same feelings. He stared at her a moment longer before he spoke, “Alright, Kikyo, come clean. I don’t feel nothin’.”

“What are you talking about now?”

“Don’t give me that shit, woman! I could drive a Mack Truck through that pussy of yours and never touch a wall… or see one!” Kagura’s words found their way to the forefront of Inuyasha’s mind, but he could neither confirm nor deny the claim. Instead, he focused on the situation at hand. “Tell me, who or what have you been fuckin’? Cuz my shit won’t fit anymore!”

She looked like Inuyasha had slapped her in the face. “You bastard! Don’t blame me for your shortcomings. Blame that small dick of yours!” Kikyo got up and started toward the bathroom.

Inuyasha finally snapped and grabbed Kikyo roughly by the throat. “Whore!” he shouted. “Tell me who you’ve been with or LEAVE!”

Kikyo refused to part her lips.

“Then until you confess… Get Out!” Inuyasha threw her to the floor and walked into the bathroom. He wanted her stench off him in the worst kind of way.

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All eight members of Trance Nights stood in the back of the newly remodeled club. All of them were trying to decide how they wanted their performance to go.

“I have an idea. Maybe we should go out in to the club by twos.” Hojou suggested. He smiled warmly over to Kagome. “One guy to every girl.”

Kagome missed the look in his eyes, but Ayame, however, did not. “Don’t think about it, lover boy. Our little Kagome is now married, and unless you want her husband kicking your ass, I suggest we do something different.” Ayame looked over to Kagome as well and noticed something wrong. “Hey, are you okay?”

“That’s odd.” She looked up at her friend while rubbing her hand across her belly. “I’m fine, my stomach is just a little uneasy tonight,” Kagome replied.

“Oh.” Ayame turned back to her co-workers. “Anyway, people, Kagome and I know what ‘we’ are doing, so you better figure out your plans soon.”

“Shut up.”

“Who said that?!” Kagome demanded.

“We said it!”

Kagome and Ayame looked around to see Koharu and the newest member Akira smirking. “I’m not above kicking your ass AGAIN!” Kagome shouted.

Akira stepped between the two women and then he looked down at Kagome. “Hold on now.”

“Move it, big boy… I’m not above kicking your ass as well.”

Akira raised an eyebrow. He didn’t have a clue as to what Kagome was capable of. Heck, he hadn’t even seen her perform. Hojo and Ayame, seeing what was coming next, grabbed Kagome by the arms and started to drag her away.

“Wait!” Kagome shouted.

“No way!” They led her to the dressing rooms. A fight would not be wise tonight.

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“Welcome to the Grand Reopening of Techno Dreams everyone!” The new DJ lowered the music a fraction. “I’m your new DJ, Lady Sara, and, boy, do I have somethin’ for you!”

The lights dimmed out and the spot lights came on. “However, before we get started, let me introduce the staff,” Lady Sara announced. “Over at the bar, we have Mukotsu and his staff. Just name your poison, and they can make it.” The next couple of minutes consisted of Sara reintroducing the staff to the clubers.

Finally the time came for her to introduce the club ‘performers’. Since no one could agree on a method of entry, they all decided to mingle and be spotlighted like everyone else. What they didn’t count on, though, was the bit of profile information that the DJ gathered on them to tell the audience.

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Lord Ako and his wife arrived at the club to hear the DJ start announcing the staff. They decided to go ahead a come tonight. By the way Sesshomaru was acting in the office, Ako figured something was wrong. The only way that boy would willingly turn down such a powerful position was if he had child on the way, at least that was what Ako thought. So he decided to see the girl perform as soon as possible.

Both being young at heart, Ako and his wife decided to stand with the crowd on the dance floor. They stared in awe as the music started anew and the colored spotlights came on.

A close-up of a woman dressed in yellow appeared on the newly bought TV screen. “Now let me introduce the Trance Nights Performers! Some of you may know them; others may not, so let’s start with Ima. She is the Queen of everything yellow and as single as they come.” Lady Sara continued to introduce the performers normally till she came to the pair that was dancing together.

Lord Ako never knew he was standing beside Sesshomaru’s beloved till the spotlights came on. In front of him were two beautiful girls dancing to the hype of the music. Their faces came on over the large screen and the DJ started their profiles.

“Look at ‘em, everyone. These two are Kagome and Ayame, the two most popular performers this club has to offer,” Sara announced. A sole picture of Ayame appeared. “Ayame is the Emerald Empress. Isn’t she a cutie! My sources tell me that she is single, but not for long. I hear she has many admirers.” Next, a picture of Kagome appeared. “This is Kagome, everyone, she is the youngest of all the performers and the Mistress Blue. Look at those blue eyes. Aren’t they just drawing you in? Well, don’t get your hopes up, my sources tell me she is as taken as they come.” A picture of Kagome and Sesshomaru appeared. “That’s one fine ass couple, you go, girl!” DJ wrapped up her rant session and the party began.

When they found a table, Ako’s wife nudged him in the arm. “I guess you were right. She is very pretty.”

“Indeed, my dear, now you have something to look forward to,” Ako replied. “Sesshomaru has given you and Naoko the perfect daughter.” They talked a little more and then enjoyed the rest of the night out.

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Akira leaned against the dressing room wall that he shared with Hojo. He watched the other man intently. “Oi, just who are you staring at?”

The news of Kagome’s marriage was quite a shocker for Hojo. She was his first love in high school, and was still his only love today. After the initial announcement was over, he went back to his dressing room and pull out her picture that he had saved from so long ago, and stared at it heartbroken. “A picture of my first love.”

What a sap, thought Akira. “Really… and who might this woman be?”

“Kagome.”

Now that got both Akira’s attention and his curiosity piquedd. He hadn’t been here long, but he’d noticed everyone either talks about her or this Ayame chick. During their introductions, he noticed that the women were the unspoken center of attention, and they were good dancers too. Koharu told him that they were all talk, now Akira was left to wonder what else she was lying about. He turned to Hojo. “Interesting. Tell me about Kagome. Were you two lovers long?”

Hojo look at him dejectedly. “We were never anything more than friends.”

That statement earned him a rather befuddled look from Akira. “Just tell me about her then, I think I might have gotten the wrong impression of her earlier.”

By the time Akira left the dressing room, he had a different outlook on his two new co-workers.

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“Kagome! Sweetheart, you look pale!” An alarmed Jakotsu ran to the exhausted woman’s side. He thought about what to do and he hated to have Bankotsu do it, but it needed to be done. “Big bother, go and call Sesshomaru!”

If it weren’t for the look of horror on his brother’s face, Bankotsu would have rather just helped Kagome himself. He grabbed his phone, dialed the number, and waited for an answer. “Hello, I need to speak with Lord Noromu.”

Sesshomaru decided to sit at home tonight, there was no need for him to go watch Kagome when he would only get mad at all the lustful stares she would be receiving. Suddenly, his phone rang and it was an unfamiliar number. “Hello.” Instantly he knew who the caller was. “What do you want?”

Bankotsu scoffed as the Bastard’s tone. “It’s Kagome. You better get here right away; she just passed out in Jakotsu’s arms.”

Silence greeted him.

“Fine, while you are on the way; I will call an ambulance.”

“Thank you.” Sesshomaru left quickly. Deep down he knew what was ailing his wife.

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An hour later, every one was gathered at Tanaka General Hospital. Sesshomaru was clearly shaken. Inuyasha saw the worry on his brother’s face and felt pity for him. He truly loved Kagome. “Hey Sesshomaru, can I talk to you for a moment?”

Sesshomaru thought it was odd for Inuyasha to be somber, but then he remembered where they were and why. “Yes?”

The brothers walked over to one of the many large windows in the waiting room and looked out. Inuyasha turned to Sesshomaru with an unreadable expression and let his words of concern go. “Aniki, what’s wrong? You haven’t been yourself lately. Please, brother, tell me. Confide in me like you did when I was a child.” He said taking a shaky breath.

“I believe I know why Kagome is here, and I could have avoided it.” Sesshomaru confessed. “I also have had a great responsibility place upon my chest.”

“Damn it, Sesshomaru! Stop being so vague with me!” Inuyasha demanded. “Tell me the real reason.”

A ghost of a smile appeared on Sesshomaru’s lips at Inuyasha’s concern. The last time that fool had been concerned about Sesshomaru was when he was fifteen and Inuyasha ten. “Kagome is pregnant, Inuyasha. I have known for some time, but opted to let her notice on her own. Now she and the child may be hurt.”

“And,” Inuyasha grabbed his brother by the forearm, “what else.”

“I have been nominated to replace Lord Ako as the next Sovereign Lord,” Sesshomaru replied, and then he sighed. “For the first time in my life, I have no desire for more power. I only want to stay home and watch my family grow.” He snatched his arm back. “There, you have your answers.”

Inuyasha’s eyes grew soft for a moment and then he pulled his big bother into a warm embrace, just as his mother did when he was little. His life was starting to fall apart and Sesshomaru’s sanity was starting to unravel. “We will get through this, after we can be enemies once more.”

At times like this, Sesshomaru noticed that Inuyasha acted much like Izayoi. “Thank you, brother, now tell me of your troubles.”

He smiled at Sesshomaru slyly. “Is it that obvious?”

Sesshomaru nodded.

“I kicked that whore out of the house.” Inuyasha notice the question in Sesshomaru’s eyes. “I found out that her lover is Naraku.”

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Hiten was glad for the drama in this woman’s life, it made him less noticeable. Not too soon after receiving his orders, he found out why Naraku warned him about her boyfriend; for it was none other than the stoic Lord Noromu. Only Naraku had a few of his details wrong.

Not too long after arriving at the hospital, Hiten found the trip to be useless. Nothing could be heard and he could easily be spotted, so he left. Tomorrow, he decided, he would report to Hakudoshi.

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Kagome awoke in the hospital bed feeling heavy.

The doctor peered down at his beautiful charge. “Hello Lady Noromu, I am Dr. Jeninji. You gave the people out in the waiting room quite a scare.”

“What happened” Kagome asked while holding her head.

Dr. Jenji smiled. “You passed out.”

“……” Kagome found thinking hard at the moment. “Why?”

“You over exerted yourself today. I suggest that you take the rest of the time off or you will be in bad shape. The baby won’t agree with very many strenuous activities.”

“Baby?”

Jenji looked at Kagome oddly. “You are not aware of your pregnancy?”

Kagome hand came to rest on her stomach. Kami, I almost harmed our baby; thought Kagome. “Have you told my husband of my condition yet?”

“No.” Jenji replied.

“I will tell him myself.” Kagome said somberly.

The doctor left out of the room and a moment later Sesshomaru entered; only kagome said nothing of the baby. She needed time to adjust to the thought of being pregnant. Soon, soon she would tell him; for now, though, she would rest in his strong embrace.

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Kagura once again found herself at the Noromu building; however, she is not looking for the brothers this time. This time, she is searching for her little girl. Imagine how shocked Kagura must have been when she found out that Sesshomaru’s daughter is her baby’s best friend. She didn’t even know he had children… anyway. As expected, Kagura was met with extreme resistance in the lobby. “Excuse me, but I have an appointment today.”

“We have strict orders from the Lord not to let you enter.” A guard roughly grabbed Kagura by the arm.

“What are you doing?!” All the commotion in the lobby stopped and the guards stiffened.

Suddenly they stood at attention. “Sorry Mistress, but Lord Noromu forbids this woman from entering this building.”

Mistress, Kagura thought quizzically.

“That is no excuse! Treat her with respect.” Kagome was furious with the guards for treating the mother of Rin’s friend that way. “Did you even ask her who the appointment was with?!” she shouted. After receiving no answer, Kagome shook her head. “I didn’t think so.”

“Please forgive us Lady Noromu.”


“Kagome, and you should be asking this woman for her forgiveness, not me,” Kagome corrected. She then turned to the woman. “Please forgive them. You are Mrs. Naraku?”

Kagura looked at the small woman stunned. Those men called her Lady Noromu… Could she be…

“Excuse me. Are you okay?” Kagome asked Kagura, who was deep in thought.

When she realized that she had zoned out, Kagura snapped out of it and answered, “I’m fine. Yes I’m Kagura Naraku.”

“Hello, I’m Kagome Noromu, Rin’s mother!” Kagome smiled brightly at Kagura, took her by the hand, and led her to the elevator. “Come on, the girls are waiting in Sessho’s office!”

“Really?” Kagura studied Kagome for a moment. “If you don’t mind me saying so, you look too young to have a girl Rin’s age.”

Kagome blushed. “Thank you.” Kagome blushed again and placed her hands on her belly. “Actually, you’re right. Rin and my son are adopted.”

The small gestures didn’t go unnoticed by Kagura. “You are expecting one as well?”

“Is it that clear?” Kagome sighed heavily. “Yes, but I have yet to tell Sesshomaru.”

The rest of the time there went by in a blur. As Kagome continued to talk, invited her back for tea and to the wedding ball, through Sesshomaru cold stares, and finally when she and Kanna left, all of it was a blur. Kagura finally came to again when they reached home. It was then, that she realized something very important. Kagome, Sesshomaru’s wife, looked like a better, younger version of Naraku’s whore Kikyo. Was that the woman he was obsessing over?

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“Useless!” Naraku threw the papers that Hakudoshi faxed him to the ground. All of the information that dolt collected was of no use to his cause. The only news of slight interest was Kagome’s hospitalization, and Hiten didn’t even collect any further information on that. “Damn it!” he hollered. This time he threw the glass he was drinking out of. He quit his raging when he heard Kanna approach his study door.

“Father?”

Naraku swung the door open looking a bit disheveled. “Yes dear.”

Kanna looked up at him cautiously. “May I tell you something?” When he nodded, she walked in and sat down in one of the large chairs. “We’ve been invited to a Wedding.”

“Is that so.” Naraku, who knew where Kanna had been today, was trying very hard to say calm. “Whose?”

She clapped her hand together in glee. “Ms. Kagome’s!” Kanna answered instantly. “She let me see her dress and everything!”

Kagura was down stairs putting away some things when the atmosphere suddenly changed. Carefully, Kagura tiptoed up stairs and heard Kanna retelling her day’s events. I was right, she thought, it is Kagome he wants. Then she realized that Naraku was just a moment away for going off the deep end. Without another moment wasted, Kagura burst through the door, grabbed Kanna by the waist, and bolted down the stairs. The kitchen had a rather large pantry, so she headed there.

A moment later, they heard loud crashing and banging noises. They also heard the sound of glass shattering and wood cracking.

Kanna hugged her mother. “Mother, I’m scared.”

Kagura wrapped her arms around Kanna a little tighter. The situation just took on a whole new level of danger. “Don’t be afraid, baby. Everything will be fine,” Kagura lied. She hugged Kanna even tighter. From this point on, her efforts to get away would be doubled, even if she died trying to leave him, Kagura would make sure Kanna didn’t grow up in Naraku’s hell.

After an hour, the tirade stopped and the door opened. Kanna started to tremble in her mother’s arms and Kagura started to shake as well.

Naraku smiled down eerily at his family and held his bloodied hand out; fully expecting them to take it. “I suppose we will have to congratulate Kagome and Sesshomaru, now won’t we?”

Kagura took his hand out of fear of the outcome if she didn’t. She looked into his eyes and wondered what type of sick plans he had in store for her new friend, for her ONLY friend, Kagome.


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