Date with Destiny

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

Chapter 2:

“Are you serious? How in the world did you even find this out anyway? Taisho Sesshoumaru is the biggest business tycoon there is!” squealed an excited Sango.

'Why does his name effect me so much?' Pondered Kagome.

“Aw look! Kagome is blushing like mad!” Laughed Ayame.

“Why are you flustered Kagomechan?” asked her cousin Kikyou. “You're not coming down with something are you? Coz this party will be event of the year!”

“Uh.. must have been the bus ride. Nothing to worry about!” chirped Kagome.

“Good, I heard that this will be covered by all the major channels. He is soooo sexy don't you think girls?” Kikyou points to Sesshoumaru's picture in a magazine.

Gasp.

“Oh god it's him!” squeaked Kagome.

“Huh? Who's him?” Ayame gaped.

“Uh.. Kagome has been having these dreams about some former past life of hers, apparently last night she dreamt about this dashingly handsome demon lord with silver hair golden eyes and the damn sexiest body to ever grace this planet.” explained Sango rolling her eyes.

“Look I know! I know! It's stupid ok. So just drop it. It was just a dream.” sighed Kagome.

“Um.. well...Sesshoumaru Taisho is actually a demon.. the most powerful demon lord infact. I met him at one of my grandfather's birthdays and believe me, anyone would piss their pants on the spot if you get one of his 'death glares' as his associate refer to it.” informed Ayame.

"So you've actually seen him?" asked Kagome, a slight pang of jealously stirs inside her.

“Kagome, maybe it's best if you stick closely to me. Your powers are stronger than mine but you don't seem to have any control on them.” stated Kikyo, observing her cousin intently.

“Hey, I've been practicing ok!”

“That's not what I meant cousin, demons can sense power and are attracted to it. The fact that you can't reign in your miko powers mean that any low level demon can detect your tremendous power level. It'll be like handing a C4 explosive to you. Any temper flair and they'll be onto us faster than Sangoinhaling a blueberry cheese cake."

"Now that was totally uncalled for! I do not eat cheese like there's no tomorrow!" fumed Sango.

"Oh please, we'll be lucky if we get a crumb off you in 10 seconds flat." retorted Ayame.

"Will the both of you be quiet already!" Turning back to Kagome, Kikyo continued. "If what Ayame said is true, it's safe to assume that other demon lords will also be present at this event.”

“Kikyo is right Kagome, it might be best to stick with her.” agreed Sango.

“I sooo second emotion that!” added Ayame.

Kagome looked up at the domed glass splendor that captured the rays of the noon sun so perfectly. They reminded her of something (or someone?). She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts.

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“I'm telling you I know what I saw!”yelled Inuyasha.

“Inuyasha, the staff has told me that earlier they had seen you and the letch, drinking sake to both your heart's content.” remarked Sesshoumaru in a bored voice. “Now leave and waste not any more of my time. I have much paperwork that needs my immediate attention.”

“But what if it's her.. if she's truly come back!” insisted the hanyou.

“I will hear no more of this foolishness half-breed! My patience wears thin at your wild stories. Cease this delusion for it will not afford you anything! My mate is dead! As she had been all these centuries, perhaps she had been re-incarnated but even if it is so, fate has not deemed us to be together because she is not here with me.” he snarled.

Inuyasha backs off instantaneously as though reeling from a blow. His brother as it turned out still mourns for Kagome even though countless centuries had gone by. He lowered his head a fraction. Sure they had been bitter enemies, but that was long ago. He had noticed how his brother after Kagome's death resumed his stony facade to bury the pain he felt. Everyone who saw his regression to his former self thought he had regained his focus. Fools, they had all been fools. But he knew better. He recognized it he knew it all too well, he had been the same when his mother died.

Sesshoumaru had the same listlessness in his eyes. He did not regain his focus as those idiots stated. It was the exact opposite. He had died inside with her passing. The only difference this time was that he had gotten much colder. The aristocratic assassin evenout donehis own fearsome reputation. His lands and wealth increased. His borders extended. His own power enough to conquer the whole of Japan, but knowing the severepower vacuumthat will incur, should he kill off other taiyoukais, he allowed the other three cardinal lords to rule. In the shadows though all know it was Sesshoumaru who ruled all four lands. The other lords were ruling in name only.

At that time many a demoness rejoiced at the miko's passing thinking to have a chance with the western lord, how totally mistaken they were. Some paid with their very lives. Sesshoumaru's inu had been outraged at the audacity of some of the demonesses. They did not even allow for a period of mourning before making their advances of him.

Inuyasha sighed. Then turned to leave.

“She still had the same scent, I just thought you'd like to know.” said Inuyasha as he exists the room. “Sakura and jasmine blossoms.. It's tattooed in my brain, I haven't forgoten it.” he said as he closed the door behind him.

Looking up from his paperwork Sesshoumaru's face softens, “neither have I little brother, neither have I.”

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“Why do we have to dress like this?” complained Kikyo. All four girls were dressed in extravagant furisode kimono (formal kimono for single unmarried girls: long sleeved). Each had matching obi and hair pins. They decided to dress reflecting the four seasons. Sango wore an blue a water design for summer, Ayame wore a baby pink floral design for spring, Kikyo wore a brown and red chrysanthemum design for autumn and Kagome wore a black and gold bamboo design for winter.

“Look, we all know you look cute in your miko garb, but it wouldn't hurt to get dressed up a little every once in a while.” stated Ayame, reaching for her matching slippers.

“Once in a while is right! No way I can go out like this!” Kagome. “My lungs have stopped working since Sango tied my obi.” she cried dramatically leaning to the wall and fanning herself with her hands.

“We have no choice, if we want to get in the party-which let me remind all of you is totally exclusive-we have to dress the part. Sesshoumaru Taisho is a traditional bastardso we have to put up with our attire for the entire evening.” remarked Ayame.

“Alrighty girls. Let's up and go, we have to make itto the entrance to the grand ball room by 2pm.” declared Sango.

“But..” three complained. One having trouble breathing, anotherapplying her make-up andthe other still adjusting her hair.

“No buts! Haul your asses now! Kaede is there with our invites already.”

Kagome and Kikyo exchanged looks then sighed.

'Why do I have the sinking feeling that I'm about to entera warzone.' Thought Kagome.