6 Months, 25 Girls

Come and gather around my readers I have a story to tell….:on hands and knees: please forgive me for not updating sooner!!! But come on it’s all Ravens’ fault, how do you get grounded seriously. Well it’s kinda my fault too, but whatever. Before raven editing it was like 16 pages and now after more revising on my part it at least 26 pages. You gotta love me now! MWAHAHAHA

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P.S. if you read chapter 3 and it was only a paragraph long, go back and reread it cuz now it like 12 or more pages, since there was something going on with the internet or something weird like that. If you don’t read it, this chapter will make little to no sense…I think

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Mock orange- is a flower, typically white and it represents memory.
Shinubu- Ayame asks Sessho about this and it is his gang so don’t forget!! And it means silver
Shu Fang- the cat that belongs to Yue, she is sooo cute!!
Bogu- it the armor kendo people wear while practicing to protect them from the attacks.
Cross dressing- when a man/women dresses as the opposite sex. Yue and Jakotsu do this a lot, resulting in the little situation they got themselves in. So if a name appears and then parenthesis after the name, it is the person in the parenthesis.
EX: Bankotsu watch Yue( Jakotsu) look up.
Since Sesshomaru, Bankotsu, Inuyasha and anyone else who has looked at the picture of Jakotsu who Inutaisho’s family thought was Yue, thinks Jakotsu is Yue and Yue is Jakotsu. Yes it is confusing and sorry about that, but it’s kinda humorous.

As usual...
“Blah”- talking
‘Blah’- thinking
§♥Crying♥§-change of scene
☼ Flashback ☼ or ☼ End of Flashback ☼- will be stated
♣♣♣- a change in perception but basically the same scene

Did you know Miroku’s name means 1, 2,3. He really is as easy as 1,2,3. HAHA I crack myself up. : silence: Fine no more funny jokes.

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of those characters that are involved in Inuyasha. I do own Emi, Daisuke, Yue and all the other characters that do not belong in Inuyasha, including Inu’s mom, I can get him grounded! Whohoo.
Parings: Sess/Kag, San/Mir, OC/Inu, Ship/Sot, Rin/Koh, Shi/Sou, Ba/Ja, Ko/Ay

I hope you all enjoy the story…..

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Is it a Boy? It is a Girl? No it’s a Cross Dresser!



“Yes I agree Toutousai. Something abnormal is going on here and it just may involve those two brothers.” The silver hair pulled up in a high ponytail by a leather bind, belonged to the man whose hands were entwined together. He refused the urges to turn off the speaker phone, and spin in his leather chair around his relatively large office.

Knowing he couldn’t, Inutaisho instead focused on the small tendrils of hair that had fallen into his amber eyes, with a swipe of his hand he tried to removing the hair only for them to land in the same position as before, seconds later. His attention tried to return to speaker on the other line, but he couldn’t resist sighing. All work and no play made a Inu-youkai…well bored.

“Inutaisho?! Are you listening to me? This is something of great importance!” The irritated voice yanked Inutaisho out of his torturing thoughts that involved the months old stacks of paper that lay in front of him. Clearly lying, his voice came out as if the old youkai weapons maker had been given Inutaisho’s complete attention.

“I’m listening Toutousai. We need to upgrade the security system; as well as sending some of your boys into an investigation. The fact that Mitsuko found out that so many of the girls on this list have similar connections worries me.”

“How so?”

“No idea. Just a feeling, the same one I got when…” His breathe hitch for a moment and silence was on the other line. Both knew what the dog youkai had been about to say, ‘when Diamond was killed.’

“Well Sesshi’s boys have already started rewiring everything and barriers will be soon up with the help of Mitsuko and Kaede. Other than that there is the matter of gathering the remaining girls from Japan.” The door to his office opened revealing his young sons, with anger pouring from their very being.

Again.

“I’ll send someone to do that right away, but first a friend of mine needs to be picked up from the airport. And about what we talked about before, keep your eyes and ears out alright old geezer. While you’re at it, see if you can find anything from your friends, the ones that you’re ever so close with.”

Laughter was heard on the other line before Inutaisho picked up the phone handle, and releasing back into its proper place, ending the call. Inuyasha lashed out at his father even before the phone had hit its stand.

“Dad tell me you were just joking before. You aren’t seriously considering this whole marriage thing are you?”

“Not only considering but already set in motion.” Inutaisho’s face was calm, compared to his two sons. As one had anger written over ever inch of his face, the other one just glared at his father, the desire to kill deep in the golden eyes.

“What in the fuck are you thinking old man? Are you even thinking? Who the hell would marry a cold-hearted bastard like Sesshomaru? All the girls will be dead by the second day! Hell, by the second hour of the first day!” Inuyasha stopped trying to catch his breath. This was the only way that he could think of, that would get them both of the hook.

Not that he cared for his older brother, but not even he was even a tiny bit excited of the so called ‘game’ his father had created. His newest idea topped the one that he had twenty years ago, when he thought it would be the most exciting thing to go and try to climb Mount Everest. Lets just say, that Inuyasha was still wishing that he and Sesshomaru had left their father on the icy killer.

“Inu-” Inutaisho stopped as Sesshomaru threw his brother against the wall, grabbing his throat with one hand and pinning him to the wall with the other.

“How many times have you had a woman in your bed dear brother? Oh yes, none. Who would want a filthy half-breed? And may I remind you that I’m not so reckless as to kill worthless trash that involves cleaning up after. A trait that you seemed not to have acquired.”

Sesshomaru’s grip tightened around Inuyasha’s neck, the poison leaking from his hand already starting to burn through the skin tissue. Cold golden eyes met slightly darker golden eyes. A staring contest was placed, and sparks flew between the sets of eyes. A loud growl interrupted the brother’s game, and both turned to look at the only person who could have made the noise. The eyes normally filled with happiness were now filled with anger. His glare could have killed his two sons, if he tried hard enough.

“Sesshomaru. Release your brother now.” Not a hint of emotions could be taken away from Inutaisho’s voice but his anger rang loudly. Slowly Sesshomaru took his hand, that was wrapped around Inuyasha’s neck, away. Inuyasha coughed, trying to regain air back into his lungs. Seeing that his younger son would be somewhat fine, his eyes turned away from Inuyasha form and latched unto Sesshomaru’s.

“Sesshomaru it seems Bankotsu is arriving in forty-five minutes in the Japan International Airport, I think it be wise if you went to pick him up.” Sesshomaru stared into his father’s amber eyes, with his mouth opened he began to protest but thought against it and with a simple nod he gracefully left the room. Leaving Inuyasha alone, still grasping for air.

"Uh...Dad?"

“Yes Inuyasha?"

“I’m sorry.” Though the words were muttered; hardly hearable, the older Inu-youkai heard and smiled gently at his son. As a hanyou, Inuyasha had had to face many obstacles, even with Inutaisho’s help; Inuyasha life had been and still was hard.

‘By getting a wife that cares for him. That loves him for being who he is; he just might learn to open his heart. Even Sesshomaru might open his heart.’ Inutaisho thought to himself before deciding to send Inuyasha on a mission of his own.

“When Bankotsu returns with Sesshomaru, all three of you should go and pick up the remaining girls that are located in Tokyo.” Inuyasha lips opened as to protest, but so like his brother, closed them.

“Shippo should have all the info. Better yet take him with you. It’s not the best idea to send three hotheads on this delicate of a mission. You might just scare the poor dears.” He visualized girls screaming and running away from the three guys. Hitting with purses, screaming for the cops. Oh what a lovely view that would be. Looking up he saw that his son had already left the room.

“The next six months are going to as fun as they are going to be dangerous. Please take care, my little pups.” Chuckling Inutaisho swirled around his chair before his eyes fastened upon the piles and piles of papers to be signed. Heaving an enormous sigh, he picked up a pen and threw it at the dart board behind his door, hitting the middle perfectly.

§♥Crying♥§

“Over there is the Aishotuza Temple. There is a legend that if you take your true love up their and tie a red string around each ring finger, you’ll be connected for the rest of your lives,” Kagome said as a wide smile appeared on her face. Jakotsu looked at his cousin, and though she was smiling he could see sadness in her eyes. His eyes turned to the temple they were approaching. The tree that lined the entrance of the stairs to the top of the temple, were bent as if they were a tunnel. He watched the temple whiz away before I decided to speak up.

“Kags this is great and all but we’ll have plenty of time to visit temples. I just really want to get home and…” He looked back at his sister, who had fallen asleep as soon as she had hit the back seat.

“Oh Jakotsu don’t worry, this is the way home. See that tree over there?” Kagome pointed a finger to a large tree that sat on the largest hill in the neighborhood. “That’s Goshinboku, the Time tree. It’s the main pride of our temple. It’s watched humans for thousands of years and even watched two lovers from different worlds fall in love.”

“Different worlds?” Jakotsu asked, his attention finally gained.

“Yeah. A hanyou and a miko. There is this legend of the Jewel of Four Souls. Five hundred or so years ago it was shattered and spread into this world by a miko. She met with a hanyou and together they looked for the shards. The last one was said to be in the Time tree, before they completed they jewel, they confessed their love. But she wasn’t of that world, so she was forced to leave the life she lead there and her one and true love.

“After that no one knows what happened to the miko. But the Jewel is said to be under the protection of the four greatest miko’s, the very same ones that guard the gates to the four gods.” Looking at Jakotsu, another curious look told her that he didn’t understand.

“The four gods are the one that protect the South, North, West and East. North is protected by the black tortoise Genbu, South is protect by the vermillion bird Suzaku, the West is protected by the white tiger Byakko, and the East is protected by the azure dragon Seiryuu. Each one also corresponds with an element, that they themselves have control over.

“When the world was overrun by humans and youakis, the gods got tired so they went to a world of their own. But since they helped create this world, and they cared for it so, they choose four powerful miko’s, who were given the power to open a gate from one world to the next. Whoever is chosen is branded by the god’s mark, and has control over the same element that the god controls. So Suzaku’s miko would control fire, Genbu’s would control water, Byakko’s would control air and Seiryuu’s would control earth.”

Jakotsu continued staring at his cousin, the words never reaching his mind. The car came to stop, making Jakotsu blink, slower than it would take a snail to do so. The shadows of the trees, hid them from the burning son. The silence was interrupted by a loud meow of irritation, and Yue’s voice.

“It’s hopeless to explain to him anything Kags. There isn’t much up there, his mind only thinks of the basics, which includes beauty.” The cheerful voice made both of the people sitting in front seats of the car to jump. Yue’s head poked between the two seats. Understanding Yue’s words, Jakotsu turned to tell his sister she was wrong, only to notice she had already left the car, her head facing the sky as her laughter filled the outside air.

“Come on you slow pokes we don’t have all day. It’s already noon!” Yue’s cries snapped Kagome from her frozen place at the wheel, leaving the car to follow Yue’s lead. The last one in the car was Shu Fang and Jakotsu. Picking up the cat that laid out at his feet, he looked at its green eyes and black coat with white paws.

“What do you think of this nonsense Shu? This legend, the four gods? If you ask me it’s just a waste of time, who could believe in such things.” A meow was Shu’s only response to Jakotsu’s question. “Guess it was pointless to talk to a cat, even if you’ve lived longer than me, in youkai’s years your still young.” Steeping out of the car, Jakotsu placed Shu Fang onto the pavement.

‘Why do I feel like today’s not going to be a good day?’ Grabbing most of his suitcases, the few that were left, for Kagome and Yue had already grabbed some, he walked to where Yue was standing. Jakotsu brown eyes looked at the first stone step, one by one his head rose, till he was staring at the top of the temple, and Kagome’s home, a few yards away.

“You have an elevator right?” Jakotsu yelled after Kagome, who had already started her climb with four of his bags in tow.

“Come on now Jakotsu that’s that why I told you needed to get use to stairs. And I do believe I said not to bring so many bags.” Yue plainly stated, ignoring his complaints, laughing as she followed Kagome with luggage in tow.

“Well, I didn't think you where serious!” Sighing he slung his guitar over his back, took a deep breathe and started his climb, cursing the day he had talked Yue into this trip.

§♥Crying♥§

Sesshomaru leaned on a pillar that supported the airport ceiling. His eyes glanced at the flashing monitor screen and quickly, through the dark lenses, located the airplane Bankotsu had said he would be on.

It had arrived.

Whisperings gained his attention and he turned his eyes away from the screen onto two girls that were walking past him. Noticing the slight movement, they turned away giggling like the school girls they were.

Pushing up his glasses, he removed his body from the pillar and moved toward the gate.

Arriving at the gate, he stayed behind the crowd that had gathered around waiting for the passengers. His eyes went to the doors, waiting as patiently as he could for them to swing open and release the passengers. When the door opened he let out a sigh of relief, he scanned each passenger trying to find his friend and the best assassin in all of Japan.

A long purple clothed object appeared through the doors, the holder had a black fishing hat on, drawn over his eyes and forehead. The black leather trench coat that accompanied the hat, all screamed terrorist, that or famous rock star to scared to show his real face.

Neither one the truth.

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A single dark-blue eye scanned the crowd from under that hat. His target was the silver-haired man that was leaning against another pillar, not to far away. He increased his pace, as the man got off the pillar. In an instant the fishing hat man started to run.

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“Sesshomaru!!!” Without even enough time to react, arms were around his waist and Sesshomaru was drawn into a tight hug. All around them, people were staring at the odd couple, giving strange looks at the man hugging him, who had started to babble in English.

Sighing inwardly, adding this moment to the list he had started to create this morning, Sesshomaru leaned close to his friend’s ear and in a low whisper he told him to start speaking in Japanese and to release him. Laughter followed his command but it was done.

“Sorry Sess. American ways sure can change you.” Taking off his hat, a purple cross-shape mark was in the middle of his forehead, framed and half-covered bys his black, choppy bangs. His midnight hair, which was secured in a braid, unraveled from the bun that had been underneath his hat. The golden eyes glanced to the large sword that was hidden underneath the purple cloth. Seeing the glance Bankotsu smiled.

“You wouldn’t believe what some flashing of Japanese papers will do. Just said that I was part of a special service, and I had some suspicions that there would be some danger on the plane, and they let me take my baby with me. What’s even better was they treated me as if I was a king. I must say that was a very enjoyable flight.”

“I’m getting married.” The comment came out of nowhere and Bankotsu almost choked on his own saliva.

“WHAT?!” The glances that had left after a few minutes, from the last commotion the couple had brought, where quadrupled, as what seemed like the whole airport turned their heads towards both men.
“WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED? HOW DARE YOU TELL ME THIS NOW YOU BASTARD?” The specters that had turned their heads had now become suddenly interested in anything but the couple, or at least were pretending they were. Rolling his eyes, Sesshomaru grabbed Bankotsu’s wrist, dragging him away from the gate and to the nearest baggage claim where he hoped no one had heard the yells.

“It’s father’s doing. And if I don’t everything goes into the Kumo’s greedy hands, including the underworld.” Arriving at the carousel three, where Bankotsu’s bags were to be arriving soon, both stayed quite. Only a few minutes passed before the carousel began to move, and Bankotsu’s duffel bag was the first to appear. Silence still enveloped both men, either to frighten to say something, or knowing it was not the time.

Approaching the exit, they were stopped by a large group of people. Never one to be out of the loop, Bankotsu soon was traveling to the middle, trying to find what had gathered so many people. Not caring about the crowd, Sesshomaru tried to make his way towards the exited, before a hand grabbed his arm, pulling him towards the middle of the attraction.

When both men reached the inside of the circle, the sight wasn’t what they had expected. Music blared from a laptop as well as the guitar a young woman was playing. Bankotsu’s eyes remained on the girl who was playing the guitar. Sesshomaru never one to care for such performances, swept his eyes across the crowd, before finally settling on the singer.

His black and red hair flowed around his frame as he sang with such passion that had easily captured the audience. About to turn away, his eyes latched unto a pair of coffee brown eyes. They seemed so warm and inviting, unlike anything he had ever seen. The owner broke contact as she shook her head. Turning away, he grabbed Bankotsu jacket and half carried-dragged him from the front of the circle.

As he had predicted, to himself, the song had ended by the time they reached the outer part of the circle. Within seconds people were back to doing what they had been before the performance had begun. Finding the easiest way to the exit, Sesshomaru continued dragging Bankotsu, from the fear that if he let go, Bankotsu would disappear for the next few months.

From behind them he heard a loud scream that sounded like ‘Kagome’. Ignoring the screams, he continued walking out the door. The pair soon entered the sun’s warmth and stepped into the black Mustang that was waiting patiently for them. Without asking the driver sped off, the silence broken as Sesshomaru and Bankotsu thought of how to make the disaster of marrying a complete stranger, into a business proposition.


§♥Crying♥§

A light film of perspiration coated Kagome's skin, feeling sympathy for her poor cousins who weren’t used to Japan’s climate. That, as well as neither Yue nor Jakotsu were use to climbing a hundred and forty four stairs daily. That would explain, when everyone arrived at the top of the stairway, only Yue and Jakotsu were completely out of breathe and perspiring as if both had just run a marathon.

“And....…you....…. said….. I…. needed…..to….. work…..out…” Jakotsu slowly commented as he tried to regain the air that had been swiftly taken away from him during the walk. Deciding that lying down would be the easiest way to get air into his burning lungs; he collapsed onto the surprisingly cool stone ground. From the corner of his semi-closed eyes he saw his sister was standing, but he knew that she wouldn’t be for long.

“Hey…at…least…damn…those...stairs…are…from…hell…” Laughter reached her ears, and she could tell it wasn’t from her cousins.

“When Kagome told me you guys were out here panting from having to climb those stairs I didn’t believe her!” The voice contained an air of strength, telling you to just try to mess with the owner of the voice and see how good it would turn out.

Yue looked up at the tall women who stood in front of her. The black latex outfit seemed to fit her like a glove. Pink armor was tied around the easily injured places of her body, including her shoulders, knees and stomach/crotch. Her chocolate hair was tied up in a high ponytail with a red ribbon. The only thing that seemed to piss Yue off was that she was smiling at their misery, and that Kagome had left them in the front of the temple in misery.

”Well I guess it would be easy for youkai slayers.” A shocked expression registered unto the girls face. Yue smirked, before grabbing the bags she had dropped and walking past the girl, while also by complete ‘accident’, stepping on her brother’s stomach. The grunting sound didn’t register and Yue soon disappeared behind the temple, leaving the slayer and the cross-dresser together.

“Yue will apologize soon enough. She’s has just had some problems with youkai slayers before. Yue tends to jump to conclusions way too fast. And the fact that she is a youkai never really helps.” Slowly Jakotsu got into a sitting position, looking up to the woman who was still standing as a statue. For once a serious expression graced his face.

“Oh…Well I haven’t killed any youkai’s in a while and…wait! That guy is a girl!?” A quick nod and smile from Jakotsu made Sango’s shoulder to slump. “And that means you would be the younger brother?” Another nod, made Sango hit her forehead lightly.

Jakotsu looked at the woman; worried that he had somehow had done something to the slayer. Both his mother and sister had always told him that he would sometimes be a bit to care free with his mouth, saying things that most people just never need to hear.

Her eyes were where covered by her chocolate colored bangs, making it impossible to see what’s was going on with her. The laughter that came out of her lips surprised him. Her shining brown eyes, were revealed as her head was brought back in the laughter causing a smile to cross his lips, making him lose the serious look as he joined in with his own laughter.

Smiling, with giggles escaping her lips every so often, she offered a hand to Jakotsu.

“I’m Sango.”

“Jakotsu.” He replied, accepting her offer. In one graceful motion, he was standing on the stone tiles, dust barely clinging to his outfit, but that was a completely different story for the wrinkles.

Lifting some of his suitcases, which were beside him, he dropped them into Sango arms. Grabbing his guitar bag, Jakotsu followed the path his sister had taken moments ago. Leaving a stunned Sango, standing holding three heavy bags. Within a few moments she snapped back into reality, grunting as she made her way towards the house.

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“Hey Sango, where is the sugar?” The question had been asked by a young boy with his medium brown hair tied back in the same hairstyle as Sango. His head was poking out from what Jakotsu assumed was the kitchen. Another head soon appeared, but this one had a body, running full force towards Jakotsu.

”Jaki-kun!” Arms wrapped around Jakotsu’s waist, the new addition of weight making him step back a little. He hugged the boy before placing him down, to look at the weirdo who would latch themselves unto a stranger. Ebony short hair, brown eyes, a bit duller than Kagome’s, and a large smile, were all characteristics of the person he recognized as his little cousin.

“Hey, Souta!” Jakotsu told the boy, grinning cheerfully.

“He did the exact same thing to me. Almost knocked me down that runt.” Jakotsu looked up to find Yue leaning against the sliding door that showed the living room, smiling happily.

“Auntie and pops are out for now so we are alone with the runts and the older runts. Oh and shoes.” At the last comment he looked down at Yue’s feet and saw no shoes. Looking down at his feet, he realized that he was still wearing his boots. After minutes of struggling, Jakotsu was able to remove his boots, however he was too late.

The noise of the door opening, had everyone looking into the hall, only to see a small bit of Sango’s red face, the rest covered by the luggage she was carrying. With a crash, and a yelp, Sango jumped over the luggage she had just dropped on Jakotsu. Moving past the kitchen, only the semi-silent moans told everyone Jakotsu was still alive.

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Kagome and the Kohaku, were behind the counter, the sweet smell that filled the air created an audience of rumbling stomachs. Yue sat on the bar stool that stood on the opposite side of the counter. Souta sat next to her, telling her everything he had been doing and the plans that he had in mind.

“….and after that we can go to the Tokyo Tower. During the night you can see all the lights of the town. The we can go and see the two top soccer teams in the face-off in two months. It’s supposed to be the best game that has ever taken place.” As Souta continued talking, Yue looked around.

“Sango’s changing after her workout.” Kagome commented, noticing Yue’s glances.
“Oh and this is Kohaku, he’s Sango’s younger brother. Both are living with us, since well it didn’t seem right for them to live in an apartment with no one to cook for them and only eating take out.” Yue looked over at Kagome and then at the boy, Kohaku, smiling at each of them.

‘Kagome always has such a kind heart.’ Yue thought to herself, when the sliding doors opened, revealing Sango in faded jeans and a collared purple shirt, with a cat embroidered on the left side of the chest. Yue made contact with her and mouthed ‘Sorry’. Sango gave a nod and smiled.

“Jakotsu still alive?” Sango asked, noticing the cross-dresser wasn’t in the room.

“No idea the moaning stopped a few seconds ago. But we can just claim it was an accident if he dies.” Laughing with Sango, Yue balled fist hit her open palm softly.

“Reminding me, Kagome do you have any idea of when I’m suppose to go and do the presentation? I told them to mail all the information here.” Silence followed the question, as Kagome thought of the question.

“I don’t remember anything about a presentation. Sango?” Looking at the roommate, Sango took a few seconds to think if over.

“No I don’t either. Oh, there was this letter from Tokyo U. saying how sorry they were that you had decided not to participate.” Sango said slowly, trying to remember the content of the letter.

“What?!” Yue’s eyes narrowed. "JAKOTSU!!!!" At his name he magically appeared, once again out dressing all the women in the room with his feminine clothing. He was now wearing a longer black skirt, with the slits that went all the way up to the middle of both thighs and a green peasant shirt.

“You know what? Kagome, Sango and even you Yue, all three of you suck at being women. So I suggest that we go shopping. We will bring the boys along so that they can carry the bags, but clothing wise they are fine.” His dark brown eyes scrutinized the clothing that Kagome and Sango were wearing.

“You two are just plain Jane’s, way to modest and even somewhat tomboyish. From what I can see you both have great figures so use them. And you--” his eyes turned to Yue’s silver orbs. “You are almost a man! What are you yelling for, really. When visiting another place, our home basically, one should spend their time experiencing all that we have missed.” Glaring at her brother, the fist that she had been tightening, uncurled right before her face dropped into her palms.

“Just tell me why you told the University that I wouldn’t do the presentation.” Yue mumbled, not wanting to lift her face form her hands, even if she was in an uncomfortable position.

“I have no idea what your talking about. Now I’ve gone through everyone wardrobe and as I just said, everyone lack of fashion is embarrassing. Souta and Kohaku are fine, a bit weird, but teenagers are allowed to experiment. But Sango, Kagome and my dear sister, I truly believe we need an update, or else I’ll be forced to never walk with you again. Probably never even be able to talk to you.” Heads hung in more of irritation than shame. Kagome opened her mouth to speak, but was ‘shushed’ by Jakotsu as he continued his ranting.

“Kagome, your mother was a model; I can’t in any way understand why you never developed her taste in style. Even now your mother is more stylish than you. All the proof you need are in the picture all over the house.” A slight blush rose to Kagome’s cheeks, knowing what Jakotsu was saying was true in every way and form.

“Fine, but as long as we are at it, we are buying you clothes too. On you of course, especially since you need to be more masculine.” Kagome announced, finally being able to find her voice. Everyone’s head nodded in agreement, all except Jakotsu who stood there in horror. Even though Jakotsu had won one part of the battle, he had lost all hope of staying a woman.

§♥Crying♥§

Inuyasha sat on the steps of his home. Releasing a large sigh into the sky, he looked up from the book, in his hands, towards the gate, five or so miles away. Staring at it didn’t make it any closer; nor, did it make the car he was waiting for appear. Sighing he returned his attention to his book. The very same book he had written under the alias Asha Suko.

He had already started on the sequel, but he wanted to see how his first book had turned out. Turning the page, a small blush tinted his cheeks as he read the page where the mysterious girl confessed her love to the ganger.

The creaking of gates took him out of the day dream he was slowly slipping into, the dream reminding him why he was sitting on the steps waiting for his doom. Dropping his book on the stone steps, he jogged to the middle of the pavement that encircled a circular flower plot; the white lilies that had been planted created an impression on a dog youkai lying on green grass. Purple lilies created the half-moon mark that the Saigoku Inu-youkai’s were known for.

Inuyasha’s ears turned sharply towards the gate before flattening them against his skull. The ear shattering noise the gate created was bad enough to make a full-youkai scream. Focusing on the gate, Inuyasha saw the car he was waiting for swerve into the driveway.

The car seemed to speed up instead of slow down, as it approached the main entrance to the house, and the same place where Inuyasha stood. Unwavering Inuyasha stood his ground, praying that whoever was driving did not wish to kill the half youkai.

Inuyasha released the breath he hadn’t known he had holding, as the car stopped an inch away from his thigh. The front door opened, and instead of showing a scared driver who at this time should have been groveling at his feet, a purple-cross shape forehead appeared. Inuyasha smirked.

“Bankotsu!”

“Inuyasha!” Blue eyes connected with golden eyes, and fists were suddenly raised. In two seconds flat, both fists had hit their mark, yet neither one of the men fell.

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Sesshomaru stepped out of the car, dragging the unconscious driver with him. Dumping him on the stairs he looked at the person who had caused the poor old man to pass out.

Bankotsu and his idiotic brother were head to head. More like their fist where both on each others cheeks, pressing harder and harder waiting for one on to crack and fall.

Bankotsu had gotten tired of the driver’s slow driving as soon as the car had left the airport. Making it so when the driver came to stop at a red light, Bankotsu moved the driver to the back and took control of the wheel. Ending up with the ride home being faster, than that morning when they had left for the airport and there had been no traffic. Sesshomaru’s only wish was that the old lady hadn’t gotten their license when they almost ran her over.

Glancing towards his idiotic brother and his equally idiotic friend, it seemed that they had come to an agreement. In slow movements each one removed their fist from the other’s cheek.

“It seems like you’ve gotten stronger, Inuyasha,” Bankotsu remarked with a smirk.

“More than likely, you’ve gotten weaker, Bankotsu.” Sesshomaru monotone voice reached both gangers ears. Bankotsu stuck his tongue out at his boss as Inuyasha just replied with a “Feh”. Ignoring his brother’s comments, Inuyasha looked to his assassin friend.

“It’s great to see you again Bak but we have to go. Dad wants us to go and pick three girls that live in Tokyo.” Inuyasha’s eyes went to Sesshomaru’s face, trying to see if there was any reaction. ‘Maybe Sesshomaru might not care about barely being able to choose who he’ll marry, but I’m going to make sure I find a girl I like.’

Walking to the steps, Inuyasha grabbed a brown folder and threw it at Bankotsu who caught it with ease.

“In there is the information about the three girls who we are supposed to pick up. Shippo was suppose to join us, but it seems that he had some prior arrangements and wasn’t in his computer room. Anyway he left a note saying, ‘Scare those girls and every movie and pictures I have, that you don’t want the world to see, will be up in seconds.” Bankotsu’s face dropped, wondering what media the kitsune had on him.

“Guess I’ll be joining you then.” Bankotsu told the folder, as he rummaged through the portraits and info sheets.

“Fine, but this time I’m driving.” Sesshomaru told them, as he cut off Bankotsu, who had been moving to the driver seat. Sending Sesshomaru a pout, Bankotsu steered his body so he could sit on the passenger’s side.

“I’ll be taking my bike, so I’ll follow behind you guys.” Inuyasha turned, grabbing his red helmet, which had sat unnoticed, on the steps.

“Wait Yash, I just wanted to tell you…well that book you wrote was quite interesting.” Inuyasha sharply turned around thinking he had heard something else than what Bankotsu had said. But the human had already entered the car, not allowing Inuyasha to question him any further. Sighing, something which Inuyasha realized he had been doing a lot of today, he mounted his black and silver Yamaha YZF-R6 and followed his older brother.

§♥Crying♥§

Kagome parked in the only open space, the large boutique parking lot had to offer. Kohaku and Souta had been protesting through-out the whole entire car ride, on how teenage boys should never go shopping with their older sisters for it was against some unwritten male code or another. That was until Jakotsu told them that Yue was usually the one protesting, which made no sense to the boys since they all knew for a fact that she wasn’t a boy.

As the group approached the boutique’s entrance; Yue, Kohaku, and Souta were forced to walk in front, as Kagome, Jakotsu and Sango brought up the rear. When asked why, the only statement given was, “for precautionary purpose only.”


“This stinks” Yue muttered loud enough for the two teens beside her to hear.

“Wait till they we are actually start shopping.” Kohaku muttered back as he opened the door to the boutique.

The twinkling of a bell had all the sore clerks turn towards the door. Yue allowing Kohaku and Souta go ahead of her was instantly smothered by every worker, as she stepped in.

“We received word that you would be here, Mr. Takumori.”

“Any thing you please is at your disposer.” All the female workers smiled sweetly at Yue who they thought was Jakotsu, since once again she had left home looking more like a boy than a girl. Blushing, Yue pointed at Jakotsu who had just entered with Kagome and Sango. All who had to push away the almost all female employees that had gathered around Yue just to enter.

“Uh, yeah that's Jakotsu Takumori. I’m Yue Takumori.” The workers looked from Yue to Jakotsu trying to see whether or not she was lying.

“Please forgive my employees incompetence. I told them Jaki was a known cross-dresser. They must have thought I was joking.” A red headed girl pushed past her employees and walked right up to Jakotsu.

“Aya!” Jakotsu cheered before both kissed each others cheeks and smiled.

“Don’t worry about it. Yue is constantly being hit on. Even on the plane she made a hopelessly in love girl cry. Anyway, moving that aside, Ayame this is my cousin Kagome and her little brother Souta. That is Sango and Kohaku. These three girls are in dire need of an update in fashion. In truth, they just need anything that will make them even slightly more feminine.”

“Hey don’t forget your promise to become more masculine!” All three girls, who had been accused of having no fashion taste retorted at the same time.

“Yeah, Whatever. Anyway Aya get to work!” Winking at Jakotsu, Ayame snapped her fingers and soon her now calm employees pounced on the three girls dragging them to the changing room’s.
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“Hey make sure the outfits are sexy and match their taste!” Jakotsu yelled after them, before gently picking up the glass of champagne that was being presented to him and Ayame, by one of her other employees. Her green eyes were glowing in excitement.

“I do hope your assistants know what their doing.” Slapping Jakotsu playfully on the arm Ayame looked towards the changing rooms, pretending to be insulted.

“How dare you not trust my talents! They will be fine don’t worry I know what I’m doing.” As yells came from the changing rooms, both designers looked at each other with a mix of worry and pleasure on their faces.

Kohaku and Souta sat in two plush chair, ignoring their sister’s cries, more interested on the video game that, Souta had thankfully brought with him.

♣♣♣

Yue closing her eyes grabbed the next piece of clothing on the wall, if you could really call it clothing. For the last hour, or so it seemed, she, Sango and Kagome had been trying what she most likely betted, were like the skimpiest clothes Ayame had in stock.

Yue had been forced into a see-through dress, to a low cut (all the way down to the bellybutton) shirt, and others that just were slight variations of the previous. The same could be said of Sango’s and Kagome outfit. Though she had only seen a few, Yue was just hoping they were having more luck.

Taking a deep breathe, Yue opened one of her silver eyes with caution. Seeing the outfit, her eyes would have literally popped out of her head, if it had been possible. Muttering curses at Jakotsu, Yue slowly unlaced the silver lace that held the corset together.

Wrapping it securely over her body, she proceeded in tying the damn thing. Tightening the strings in the back, she checked to make sure the thick straps were securely on her shoulders and not slipping. Glancing at the mirror she had to admit to herself that it didn’t look half bad.

The black and red cherry blossom design was amazing, the red background truly made the silver trimming look exotic. The silver lining that ran around the bottom and top of the corset, which may not have looked good with it before on the hanger, seemed perfect on Yue’s slightly tan body.

Knowing she would soon to regret it, she slipped into the skirt that seemed to be a match with the beautiful, yet rather revealing corset she had on.

The god’s must have spared her, for she soon realized that the skirt wasn’t as short as it had seemed. When Yue had first looked at it, it looked as if it reached mid-thigh, now it seemed it reached all the way down to the floor. The unlucky part was on both sides from the waist till almost to her knee had almost the same style as the corset. Silver lace, was strung through the metal holes, ending up in an elegant bow, near her knee.

At first glance it seemed just like any other black skirt, twirling in the space provided by the room Yue turned out to be wrong. Hints of silver and red seemed to appear, whenever the light would hit the skirt.

Releasing her hair from the braid, she watched the black and red locks flow over her shoulder. Brushing away her sideways bangs, that had seemed to want to play with her eyes, Yue could only take a deep breathe before unlatching the door.

“I’m done!” Hollering into the store didn’t seem to do any good for Yue. Her family, Ayame and Ayame’s employees, who all had admiring looks, were all sitting in front of the changing room doors. Yue sent a quick glance to Sango and Kagome who smiled sheepishly, for they had started to refuse to try on anymore clothes after an hour and a half had passed.

Yue’s eyes strayed on Kagome’s form for a few seconds. Trying to figure out if her cousin her come to the realization that she wasn’t wearing her normal clothes, but instead one of Ayame’s kimonos. Seeing as no one was saying a word about Kagome outfit, she decided to stay silent as well. More out of punishment, for Sango and Kagome who had stopped trying on clothes and thinking that she hadn’t noticed.

“Oh my god! I have a sister! And I must say she has a damn fine figure!” Rushing over Jakotsu jumped into Yue’s unawaiting arms, hugging her tightly.

“Jaki...can’t….breathe…”

Finally understanding his sister mumbling, he released Yue from his killer hug. Smiling innocently, he started to eye her as if she was prey. He did a few swoops around her body, before Yue got irritated. Her breast were being squeezed and pushed out for the whole world to see, and not matter what Jakotsu said, she herself was much more comfortable in pants and a baggy shirt

‘It’s been a long day, and standing around for a bunch of fashion critics doesn’t seem like my piece of pie.’ Stepping back through the doors that lead to the lines of changing rooms Yue heard moans of protest, mainly from the guy section of Ayame’s assistance. Entering her dressing room, Yue locked the door before starting to unlacing both the corset and skirt.

Once in nothing but her underwear, Yue found her bindings with ease. Once her breast were secure, which had been more of an annoyance than usual, the search for her other clothes began.

“We will definitely be taking that Aya.” Jakotsu whispered, though not soft enough for Yue’s youkai ears had heard him.

“Oh no, we are not Jakotsu. Unless you are planning to wear it of course!” Yue screamed, as she found her pants under a very sultry but quite comfortable green satin dress. Slipping her legs through each loose pant legs, she quickly buttoned all three of the metal buttons. Her head poked through her loose black wife beater, after her arms successfully made their way through, she grabbed the hair tie that was on her wrist. Gathering her hair into a high ponytail, she secured it with a few twist and ties of the hair tie. Exiting her dressing room she walked to the swinging doors that lead to the store. Reaching for her suede leather jacket, which had once belonged to her father's, her hands were stopped as an unfamiliar voice reached her youkai ears.

“Kagome Higurashi, Yue Takumori and Sango Kira. Am I correct?” The voice’s tone sent ripples of excitement and fear down her spine. She heard no noise come from her family until Jakotsu opened his big mouth.

“So what if I am Yue Takumori. Does that mean I get to play with your adorable ears, Mr. Doggy?” Hitting her forehead with her hands, she ran her hands down her face till it stopped partly at her mouth.

‘You’re a goddamn idiot Jakotsu. Seriously.’ Cracking her knuckles, her ears began twitching. Not knowing if it was fear or excitement, Yue didn’t care; she was sensing a fight, something that she had been wanting for since she had first stepped out of the plane.

“You’re coming with us bitch.” This time it was a different voice, this one much gruffer yet somehow more attractive. Swinging the doors wide open, she stared at her next opponents her eyes that were sparkling like diamonds.

“Over my dead body.”

§♥Crying♥§

Sesshomaru checked in the side mirror, his brothers’ Yamaha still following them. Turning his eyes back to the road, Sesshomaru paid little attention to the assassin next to him

“So we are basically looking for three girls. Kagome Higurashi, twenty six years old 5’5, medium length ebony hair. Brown eyes and from what I can see a pretty good body.” Sesshomaru ignored Bankotsu unofficial commentary, still despite his better judgment, he took a glance at the picture that was being held between two of Bankotsu’s fingers near Sesshomaru’s face.

Kagome sat under the shade of a tree. A picnic set on a yellow blanket was spread out in front of her form. On Kagome’s crossed legs sat a rather fat spotted cat, whose paw was being held by one of Kagome’s hands, making it wave. A white sailor shirt graced her chest, with green cuffs wrapping around her wrists, a red tie sat tied between the two parts of the green and white collar. The matching green skirt reached the middle of her leg. His eyes strayed on her form for a few more moments then he had expected, nodding he waited for the next girl.

“Sango Kira, twenty six, same as the last girl. 5’6 with long brown hair and brown eyes. From her outfit she is a youkai slayer but probably not a good one, her stance seems off, still her body is better than the school kid.” Ignoring another useless comment, Sesshomaru took a quick look at the newest picture and quickly confirmed that what Bankotsu had said was true, at the least the part about the girl being a youkai slayer. A fabric similar to latex hugged every part of her body.

“And finally Yue Takumori, twenty seven years.. 5’7, dark brown eyes and medium length ebony hair. She is a youkai, who I’m guessing enjoys playing with swords. I can’t see her damn body covered in the bogu though.” Sesshomaru looked at once when he heard youkai. Eyeing the girl in the picture, she didn’t seemed much like a youkai, but he couldn’t really see either with the kendo helmet, chest plate and clothing blocking his view. Unknown to both men, the person in the picture was not Yue, but instead Jakotsu.

Glancing again at the smiling girl in the school uniform, his eyes returned to the road. The music playing in the car turned from the harmonious plays of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’ to crackling and soon Inuyasha voice was heard.

“Yo where in the hell are we going? Do you two even know where to find the fucking girls?” Grabbing the headgear with a microphone, Bankotsu clued Inuyasha in.

“Shippo was able to track them, using their cell phones or something like that. At this moment, they’re in some boutique about two blocks away.” Bankotsu heard some sort of sigh before the crackling stopped and ‘Moonlight Sonata’ started to fill the car again.

Inuyasha increased his speed, trying not to want to kill his father and Sesshomaru for ever getting him into this mess. Sesshomaru’s car slowed before taking a right turn, Inuyasha followed like a good brother and parked his bike right next to the black Mustang. Swinging over both legs, he planted his feet firmly on the ground as he removed his helmet.

“So this the place?” Inuyasha asked eyeing Sesshomaru trying to see any reaction.

“Yup. Rufa Star Boutique.” Instead of hearing his brother’s monotone voice, he heard Bankotsu’s eager one. Rolling his eyes he walked at the same pace as his brother, who seemed far more than ready to do this.

Opening the door, the sound of a bell rang through the whole shop. Six heads turned to the door, ignoring the attendants behind them, who seemed to be putting stacks of clothing away. Standing up from the comfortable sofa seat, Ayame walked over to the three new customers. Keeping a good distance away, her voice was clear, but fear laced each word.

“How may I help you?” Looking past the wolf youkai, Sesshomaru searched the other five heads, which still had their eyes fastened on them. Two of the girl there he recognized from as the girls in the pictures, he had just recently seen. Looking at the other girl, he eyed her body carefully, though something felt out of place he was willing to bet this was Yue Takumori.

“Kagome Higurashi, Yue Takumori and Sango Kira. Am I correct?” Bankotsu asked, trying to make his voice sound as gentle as possible. They presumed it was Yue who was coming up behind the wolf youkai, the two other girls following her, one whose fear covered her aura entirely.

Jakotsu, who was being mistaken for Yue, glanced at Ayame, Sango and Kagome, seeing as none knew what was going on, he instantly took charge. By being himself and answer Bankotsu’s question in a mocking tone.


“So what if I am Yue Takumori? Does that mean I get to play with your adorable ears, Mr. Doggy?” Jakotsu, eyed the adorable man that stood in front of him. He was beginning to have such an urge to rub those little triangular fluffy ears that seemed to be a permanent part of the guy’s head.

“You are coming with us bitch.” Inuyasha reached out for Kagome’s arm, snatching her he tried to pull her after him, as he walked to the door. No one noticed the other person in the room till all nine people, not including the assistants, turned towards the back of the store as a loud bang came from the swinging doors that led to the dressing rooms.

“Over my dead body.” Hissing each word out, Yue walked through the doors, ready to kick anyone’s ass.

“Let go of Kagome.” She stated calmly, her silver eyes moved to connect to Sango’s, an unvocalized conservation ran past the two fighters, before the silver eyes of Yue returned to the dirty golden eyes of Inuyasha.

Not having any time to react, the sudden upper-cut sent Inuyasha staggering back, releasing Kagome’s arm in the process. Catching herself before she hit the floor, Kagome ran over two the two young brothers, wanting to protect the teens who seemed more excited about the soon-to-be fight then frightened.

Both Yue and Sango gave a quick glance at Kagome, with a mental sigh of relief, their eyes caught one another’s. With a nod Sango moved into a adaptation of her original fighting pose, her feet were evenly separated and her body had turned sidewise, this position allowing her to pick and choose any attack in a moment. Noticing the change in Sango’s posture, Yue turned her attention to the three men who stood at the front of the store, her eyes narrowed dangerously.

“What do you want?” Sesshomaru moved his mouth, ready to answer but a blur of dark silver hair swept past him, knocking Yue to the ground. Sesshomaru groaned softly, only his brother would start fighting now, and wait till later for the explanations.

“Y-Jakotsu!” Jakotsu yelled at his sister, almost slipping the secret that the men had mistaken their two identities. Grabbing Inuyasha’s wrist, Yue was able to kick him off of her body by planting her feet in his stomach, pushing him forward, making him flying a few feet away and landing inside a circular rack of clothing.

Seeing as how Inuyasha had already started to play, Bankotsu eagerly joined in the game, for he was never one to let Inuyasha have more fun then himself. Out of nowhere, Bankotsu appeared behind Jakotsu, whispering in the cross-dresser’s ear.

“My, my, my, what a cute defenseless girl we have over here. Do you honestly think a mortal can defeat Inuyasha?” Bankotsu smiled maliciously, having fun with his bantering. That was until Jakotsu’s elbow connected with his gut.

“That where you’re your wrong cutie, I’m not as defenseless as you may think.” Grabbing one of his two arms, Jakotsu flung Bankotsu over his shoulder, using as little energy as he could. Jakotsu’s eyes turned to his older sister.

Yue had just finished trying to do a round house kick, which Inuyasha seemed to have easily blocked. More kicks soon followed, each being blocked one after the other. What Inuyasha wasn’t expecting was for his opponent to fake a move and instead of going high, Yue dropped to the ground and swung one leg towards his feet. As Yue’s leg hit her intended aim, Inuyasha was swept off his feet, landing face first one the floor

“Stop.” The single command was filled with irritation and took over everyone in the room who instantly stopped moving and look to the person who had gained their attention, Sesshomaru. With a quick glance he looked over to Bankotsu, who had started to battle Sango, after he had gotten up to attack Jakotsu.

“I think we have a huge misunderstanding.” Ayame looked at the silver haired god, knowing full well who he was. Nodding she snapped her fingers and soon ten chairs where sitting in a circle, an occupant in each one.

Inuyasha, Sesshomaru and Bankotsu sat together, next to Inuyasha sat Souta and Kohaku, who just sat there looking at the three men as if they were the most amazing people on earth.

“Apparently none of you three received the letter my father supposedly sent out. So let me begin. I’m Sesshomaru Saigoku; the idiotic half-breed over there is Inuyasha Saigoku and our bodyguard Bankotsu.”

“Diamond Dogs.” Both Kagome and Sango said as their mouths hung open. Yue looked at them with curiosity in her eyes.

“What?”

“These three men are three out of the ten most powerful people in the world. The ones with the best connections, someone, unless they had a death wish, would not want to mess with. Sesshomaru is an up and coming politician, who has everyone’s eyes on him, and also the next in line to control the underworld. Inuyasha has won every fighting tournament since he had entered at the age of thirteen, fifteen years ago. And Bankotsu is said to not only be invincible but also immortal, yet he isn’t a youkai nor is he a hanyou. He works as a hired assassin and only a few were left alive to tell the events of the assassination. It’s been lead to believe he lets some live so he can get some recognition.


“The other Diamond Dogs included Sesshomaru’s and Inuyasha father, Inutaisho; a monk named Miroku, the Kumo brothers, Onigumo and Naraku, a wolf youaki like myself named Kouga, a thunder youkai named Hiten and the tenth a miko named Kikyo.

“Hiten and Kikyo aren’t that really considered true Diamond Dogs, mostly because they are replacements. A man in America named Gabriel had held the ninth spot till he was murdered. The tenth one was murdered as well, he was Kagome’s father.” Ayame whispered in a hush voice to Yue’s ears. The moment she had heard that not only her Father but Kagome’s as well had once been Diamond Dogs, she felt as if she was suffocating.

She made a quick glance to Kagome, sitting two seats away from her away from her, Kagome’s body was shaking, fear rolled off of her in waves, it was impossible for no one not to notice. Even at the touch of Souta’s hand placed on her own, Kagome flinched and pulled away. Yue narrowed her eyes and stared straight at Sesshomaru

“So what do you want with us?” Yue asking forcefully, a small growl vibrated in her throat. Jakotsu placed his hand on her tense arm, only relaxing her enough that she wouldn’t start fighting again.

“Daddy dearest decided to play a little game that involves Sesshomaru, as well as myself. And you three are part of the twenty-five girls chosen too…” Inuyasha stopped as the only who had had remained calm erupted.

“What?!? So you’ve decide this against our will?! Hell, you didn’t even ask what any of us felt about this ridiculous idea!” Kagome, feared broke and had been instantly replaced by anger. Anger that came from an unknown place.

“It’s not what you think…” Sesshomaru began, before Kagome interrupted again.

“Oh it’s not is it? It basically sounds like kidnapping to me.”

“Wench didn’t ya get the letter? All three of you must have received them.” Kagome’s eyes turned from Sesshomaru to met Inuyasha’s slightly darker golden stare.

“Hey I am not a wench! And….”Kagome thought off all the odd mail she had received lately. Her eyes widened when she remembered of a golden envelope with a crescent moon a seal. “Oops.” She muttered silently, trying not to be heard.

“I see.” Sesshomaru’s smugness as he said those two words caused Kagome to narrow her eyes at the Inu-youkai before slumping in to the chair, her fear and anger completely forgotten.

“So I assume you’ll come with us peacefully now?” Sesshomaru asked, his golden eyes still on Kagome, who was so embarrassed that her bright-red face was looking down at her lap, avoiding the golden stare.

“No! I want to see this envelope first.” Sango stated, her eyes darting to each of the three men.

“Fine but we shall follow you to your home, find the stupid envelope and then we can take you to the house.” Gulping Kagome turned her head to see Sango and Yue both having the aura of determination around them.

“Our brothers will be able to come with us to your home, right?” Kagome’s eyes turned to Kohaku and Souta before her coffee brown eyes reached Sesshomaru’s, her gaze pleading. Receiving a nod from him, her face broke into a large smile, sending a warm pulse to course through Sesshomaru’s body.

Bankotsu stared at the brother and sister talking softly to each other. Blue strips streak down the cheeks of the girl, and yellow marks covered the boy’s face, suddenly it hit him. “That’s why you two look familiar you two look familiar! You two were the ones playing at the airport right?” Jakotsu’s eyes twinkled.

“I’ll answer if you let me touch those adorable puppy ears on Inuyasha’s adorable head.” Jakotsu’s chocolate eyes went to the twitching silver ears.

“Hell no!” Inuyasha cried, placing his hands over the places on his head were his ears would be, if he hadn’t been cloaked by one of Miroku’s sutra’s. Kagome looked at Jakotsu, then Inuyasha trying to see what ears they kept talking about, seeing nothing out of the ordinary.

Ja –Yue! Stop it! It’s your fault to begin with! So let’s go! The sooner we get to the bottom of this, the sooner I can kill you for being such an idiot!” Yue yelled at her brother, storming towards the door, she turned back briefly.

“And Yue don’t buy anything. And I mean anything!” Eyeing her brother for a few seconds she turned around, and walked out of the door.

“Hey how is this my fault? It’s more Kagome’s fault than it is mine!” Jakotsu said to the empty space where Yue had once been, knowing full well she had heard him. Inuyasha rolling his eyes, followed Yue’s, who he too thought was Jakotsu, departure only to escape from the real Jakotsu.

Seeing Kagome form still in the chair, Sango pondered over Kagome’s sudden mood swings. She had never seen the girl act like that before. Deciding to give Kagome some time alone, Sango stood up, ushering the younger brothers out of the store, she gave a small wave to Ayame before Sango, herself, disappeared through the door.


“Oh parting is such sweet sorrow Aya.”

“Oh but Jaki, you’ll see me soon enough.” Ayame winked at her friend, as he left her shop, with Bankotsu right behind him.

§♥Crying♥§

Inuyasha walked as fast as humanly possible from the person, he assumed was Yue, who had been able to see through his cloak and had become fixated with his ears.

The sun’s glare created a blind spot as he made his way towards his bike. Lifting his hand, to create a shadow, he was able to see a figure on his seat. Inuyasha breathe hitched, for a reason he could not explain, as he saw the mortal who he had fought with in the Boutique. The wind was busy playing with the black and red locks of the ponytail, creating some difficulties as Yue’s silver eyes tired to connect with his golden ones.

“Nice bike.”

“T-thanks”

“Interesting book too, what chapter you on?” An eyebrow rose at her question. She brought up a book, that he recognized was the same one he had written, wondering why he had brought the book with him. Inuyasha throat had suddenly gone dry, and no matter how much he tried now sound would leave his lips. Hearing no response, Yue continued speaking.

“It’s one of my favorites.” Yue smile sent shivers down Inuyasha’s spine. Hoping to have regained his voice he opened his mouth, only to be stopped by an obnoxiously loud car horn. Jakotsu stuck his head out of the window of Kagome’s mother red Volkswagen GTI.

“Jakotsu, you go with Inuyasha alright? Since we have Bankotsu, and Kagome is going to ride with the other silver hared hunk, you should get a treat too.” Winking Jakotsu’s brought his head back in and waved as Sango pulled away, heading for the Higurashi temple.

“You’re the worst sibling in the world!” Yue yelled at the departing car. Taking a deep breath Yue looked at Inuyasha.

“Have an extra helmet?” Her shy laugh, and the fact that she smelled of snow drops and ocean air, made Inuyasha just want to sweep Jakotsu (Yue) of his feet and kiss him. Mentally shaking his head at the strange idea, he motioned for her to get off. Opening the hidden compartment under the seat he handed her a smaller red helmet.

Inuyasha slipped is head into his black helmet, the feeling of comfort instantly sweeping through his body. Grabbing his leather gloves of the seat of his bike, where his helmet had been moments ago, he slipped the gloves on with ease. Swinging his leg over his bike, he unknowingly positioned himself on the bike, ready to take of in a moments notice.

Flipping up his visor Inuyasha looked at the guy standing awkwardly beside him, the red helmet still in Yue’s hands.

“Get on.” Yue didn’t move, rolling his eyes, Inuyasha grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer to his bike. Grabbing the helmet roughly from Yue’s hands, he shoved the helmet unto her head. Checking to see if everything was placed correctly, he flipped Yue’s visor up, allowing Inuyasha to fall into the silver stream that was Yue’s eyes.

“Just swing a leg over and wrap your arms around my waist. It isn’t going to bite you” Hearing the slight kindness in his voice created a sense of trust for Yue. Seeing her nod, Inuyasha reached over to her and flipped down her visor, before doing the same to himself.

Within seconds he felt the warmth of another being behind his back. Turning the motorcycle on, he walked a few steps as the motor roared to life and he sped after the red Volkswagen. Yue’s arms tightened around Inuyasha’s waist and he couldn’t stop the light blush that spread through his cheeks.

“It would have been better if you had been a girl.” Sighing, he sped up, trying to keep up with the red car that held Bankotsu.

§♥Crying♥§

“It wouldn’t be a wise idea for you to go outside looking that.” The monotone voice, with humor hidden in his words; reached Kagome’s ears. Narrowing her eyes, she spun on her heel, her nose running into the man’s silky grey satin collared shirt.

Her eyes staring straight at the chest, being that Sesshomaru was a head or so taller than her, she had an excellent view. Through the unbuttoned parts of the shirt, she could see his lightly tanned creamy skin calling out for her touch. Beating her mind for thinking that, her attention instantly called by the voice whispering in her ear.

”Like what you see?” Dragging her coffee colored eyes from the opening in the shirt, she lifted her face, slowly, trying to think of anything that would reduce that bright crimson blush that covered her whole face. An elegantly raised silver eyebrow and a smug look of satisfaction was what her eyes saw when Kagome finally obtained enough courage meet her eyes with his.

A large mistake on her part. Sesshomaru being taller that her, he had his eyes looking down at her; making her feel almost inadequate. Like a spider staring at the human foot that was going to destroy its life. Mentally shaking her head, she lowered her gaze, concentrating on the carpet, which had suddenly become entirely too fascinating.

‘Breathe Kagome, breathe.’ Chanting that as a mantra, she regained her composure. Placing her hands on her hips, she took a few steps back, her gaze returning to his molten golden eyes; the slight twinkling she had obtained showed defiance. Poking him in the middle of the chest, she felt the slight rippling of the muscles that were hidden.

“In fact I don’t! Who the hell do you think you are? Telling me what I can’t wear, you bastard.” Sesshomaru’s eyes turned to steel, turning his head to the side, Kagome mouth was forming into a smug smile. Lifting her finger, about to poke his chest again, to regain his attention, the sudden movements of his hand stop all her movements. The gentle finger grabbed her chin, and for a few seconds Kagome thought he was going to kiss her, but instead he turned her head to the side. The full-length mirror that stood a few feet away caused Kagome’s eyes to widen.

Fifteen minutes prior to Sesshomaru’s unannounced entrance into the boutique, Jakotsu and Ayame had forced Kagome to try a black kimono. No matter how hard she had argued, and refusing to wear it, she had been forced into the immodest kimono. The top followed a v-neck path, stopping an inch after more than moderate amount of her cleavage was showing. The built in bra seemed to have created breast that Kagome knew she didn’t have, now or in the future.

Lily blossoms where scattered all over the black material, as if blown by the winds. The silver obi that encircled her waist gave that idea that she had an hour glass figure. The remaining black material stopped at a slanted angel at the top of her knees. On one side of the dress, the material was scrunched up, creating a small strain that was enough to pull the other side of the material, which had a slit going down and inch away from the end of the obi, showing off her thigh.

Kagome stared at her mirror image, wishing this day was all a dream. The blush rising from her neck and her sudden dry throat told her all this was real. Without knowing she had been in this outfit the entire time, for after she had come out, Yue had revealed her last outfit and then the chaos had happened.

In her mind all Kagome could wish for was that the ground would open right now and swallow her up, saving from any further embarrassment. Waiting did nothing, as she finally gave up, for she figure the earth had betrayed.

“Stupid earth” Kagome mumbled, her eyes glaring so intently, that she thought it might burst into flames.

It didn’t.

Seeing no other possibilities, she looked at the mirror again, to see that the dress was all in her imagination.

It wasn’t.

Sesshomaru eyed the expressions on the girl’s face. Hearing her curse the ground had almost made him smile. Kagome certainly looked older than in the picture he had seen in his Mustang. But even in the picture there was something that had drawn to him, even now there was a force, a voice in the back of his head, telling him to kiss her open lips.

The hand that still was holding her chin was on the verge of cupping her cheek, which in the past always led to kisses, and steaming romps that hardly relieved any stress. Pulling he hands away, the slight scratch of his claw woke her from her dream.

“Shit!” The loud voice that belonged to Kagome brought Sesshomaru back form his own delusions. Looking at the fleeting form of Kagome sadness and happiness filled his mind, neither one he could give an explication as to why he was feeling them.

♣♣♣

Kagome swiftly ran past the racks of clothing. Pushing through the swinging doors, she ran to her dressing room. Gasping for air, she turned the small knob on the doorknob, locking it. She was rapidly striping herself from the kimono that had captured Sesshomaru’s eyes; creating a shiver down her spine.

Grabbing her jeans that laid on the floor, she pulled them on with a speed any youakis would have envied. Feeling relief enter her body, she prodded through piles of clothes till she found the black shirt which had a grainy Jolly Roger on the front. Her arms poked through the sleeves of her black tee. By poking and prodding and throwing of clothes to the other side of the semi-large dressing room, Kagome was able to discover her black ankle socks and her white DC skater shoes with green embroidering on the side.

Slipping on the shoes, which had been Souta’s Birthday present to her because in his mind she needed to be more stylish, just as Jakotsu had said, she inhaled and exhaled deeply. Flipping the knob making the once locked door, unlocked, she slowly walked back to Sesshomaru.

“There is less of a chance of it being passed now with that fact that Higurashi was killed by the youkai’s he was trying to unite.” Sesshomaru’s voice reached her ears. Ayame’s soon followed. Yet at the moment nothing was sinking in.

“How problematic we demons are. It was a nice dream though; one I wish I had never awakened from.”

Kagome feet stopped moving at the mention of her father sunk in. She leaned onto the wall that was next to the swinging doors, and slowly slid to the ground. Her eyes glassed over as the memories of her father flooded her mind.

♣♣♣

“Ayame?”

“Yes Lord Sesshomaru?” The wolf youkai had appeared by his side, the instant he had called, and a slight smirk on her lips.

“That dress, please bring it to the beach house when you arrive.” Staring straight ahead, Sesshomaru had not been able to see the sudden glee in Ayame’s face.

“Yes milord with much pleasure. Should I bring the girl as well?” Finally catching the Inu-youkai’s attention, Ayame’s smirk disappeared into an innocent grin when the golden stare was brought upon her emerald eyes. The stare made her body erupt into small quivers. Smiling weakly she averted her eyes to look towards the dressing rooms.

“I’m kidding Sesshomaru. You would never fall for a mere mortal.” Ayame watched, from the corner of her eye, as his eyes turned to the dressing rooms. A sly smile was placed unto her lips, before remembering a topic she had been talking to her southern wolf cousin, Ginta, about.

“So have there been any more problems Sesshomaru? Ginta has told me that there have been some youkai’s causing problems for the Shinubu.” Sesshomaru turned towards Ayame, his voice lowering, as if to make sure Kagome could not hear.

“Not necessarily problems, but the dimwits, like Kouga and my brother, who are trying to solve them are only making them worse.” Ayame smiled at the name of her to-be-mate. Now of course all she had to do was convince him to actually take her as his mate, but that was only a minor problem compared to everything else.

“I would have been nice if the bill that Senator Higurashi had proposed had been accepted. An alliance between Youkai’s and Mortals would have been amazing.” Sadness laced every word, but only a monotone voice was her reply.

“There is less of a chance of it being passed now with that fact that Higurashi was killed by the youkai’s he was trying to unite.” After a few seconds of silence, a small chuckle seemed to echo the building.

“How problematic we demons are. It was a nice dream though; one I wish I had never awakened from.”

The small cry that ruptured the silence in the boutique captured the two youkai’s attention. Both turned their heads, in a swift motion, towards the dressing rooms.

“Kagome? You alright?” Ayame asked, wondering if something had happened to the young girl.

♣♣♣

Kagome sat on the carpeted floor; her knees drawn to her chest had her arms wrapped around them. The once coffee eyes where now losing their color. Tears gathered in the rims other eyes. One by one the tears fell from her now glazed over eye.

☼ Flashback ☼

“Daddy!” A child’s joyful cheer interrupted the silence that was usual in a forest. Long ebony hair was the wind’s toy. It twirled and danced with the silky locks. Kagome ran to her father, moving between the trees with her petite arms full of mock orange flowers.

His open arms grab her waist when she had gotten close enough. She felt as if she was flying as he spun her around. The flowers she had spent the last hour picking, flew with her in the wind, they were swept away as they fell into the field of the grass looking like a green ocean. The short brown hair looked more tangle than neat. Thick pieces of his brown hair slightly covered one of his brown eyes.

His body seemed, when angry, to have been chiseled from granite, strong and merciless. But today, with his daughter, Saito Higurashi seemed to have been formed by clay, soft and playful. His tanned skin was covered by blue jeans and a red and blue stripped collar shirt. Putting down Kagome’s laughing figure he smiled kindly at his daughter.

“I love you daddy.” Kagome’s words never reaching his ears, for at that moment the sound of rustling in the bushes obtained Saito’s attention. Instead of his daughter warm voice, a chilling one took its place, the voice that only could belong to one certain youkai.

“Higurasshhii.” The prolonged syllable on the last named, made goose bumps run Kagome arms. The once kind smile that Saito Higurashi had, had been quickly replaced by a frown. The peaceful eyes turned as deadly as a razor, ready to kill if needed; yet, worry wasn’t free from his mask.

“Hebi, I know it’s you come on out.” Kagome’s eyes turned to her father; his voice was nothing she had heard before. Her tiny hands clutched the only white mock orange flower she had left. Her breath stopped short for a second as a dark green snake, as large as any human, appeared behind the trees.

The deep green scales covered the entire body, arms sprouting from the sides, with black talon like fingernails. The snake stood tall, but instead of legs, the scaled covered torso lead to its slightly curved tail. Hebi slithered up to her father, arms crossed over the scaly chest, which was a bright yellow color that contrasted beautifully with the other scales.

And if Kagome hadn’t feared death by the snake’s hand, she would have appreciated the color more. A forked tongue slipped through the lipless mouth of Hebi. He flicked his tongue across his narrow face, hissing sounds followed the tongues movement as if the large snake youkai was communicating with his tongue. When the hissing stopped other snake youkai’s appeared form behind the trees, their scales a deeper green color than Hebi’s.

“Kagome. Go Home.” The command never seemed to reach the young child’s ears.

“KAGOME!” Her head snapped to her father’s eyes. The anger, the fear and the coldness that had gathered in his eyes sent her running to the woods, towards her home.

Her legs stopped running moments later; she couldn’t leave her father behind. Quietly she returned to the field, following another path. From behind a small bush, that was barely covering the small child, Kagome noticed a weeping willow tree, with its limbs hanging in sorrow. Running to its trunk she prayed she wouldn’t be seen by the snake youkai’s.

Hidden behind the willow tree, Kagome could see her father with Hebi through the thick leaves of the tree. Her father hadn’t moved since she had run away; still the snake youkai seemed eager to shed blood.

“We’vvee come to kill. An order from someone wisheess to rule thiiss world day.” Hebi’s tongue pocked in and out of his mouth as his words came out. The translation from snake tongue to human tongue created some problems in the snake’s words.

“You fool. What will that accomplish? I’ve started something that will continue even after I’ve died. Others will finish were I had left off. You aren’t helping anyone!” As the final words were shouted, a scaly hand punched Saito in the stomach, sending him to the ground a few feet away from where he once had stood.

“You the foooll. When die, everythinngg will diiee with you.” A scaly hand wrapped around the throat of Saito. Blood trickled form the corner of the human’s mouth from the punch. Kagome eyes grew wider as the hand tightened around her father’s throat. Saito smirked at Hebi, his mouth opened to speak; only stopped by his child’s voice.

“Daddy!” Kagome rushed into the field, her eyes staring at her father, as if nothing else existed. Hebi turned his eyes to Kagome, the bright green eyes, with a black slit running through the middle, petrified Kagome. Turning his head to the man in his hand, the youkai smirked, a hard thing for a snake to do.

Dropping Saito, Hebi raced towards Kagome. His black nails, sharper than any knife, were brought together as if a needle. The arm extended back, ready to strike the fear-stricken girl, who couldn’t move no matter how hard she tried.


Blood splattered onto Kagome face, as she was longer staring at the green snake youkai, but back of her father.

“Daddy?” The whisper of the word didn’t reach her father’s ears, as blood was coughed up on to the scales of the youkai’s arm, which had gone through Saito’s chest. The snake hand coming out of his back was covered in her father’s crimson blood. .Withdrawing the hand from Saito’s chest, the man fell to the ground in a clump. His daughter collapsed to her knees, barely a foot away, a trembling hand touched the blood that was dripping down her cheek. In realization, she crawled on her hands and knees to her father. His eyes were closing, his breathe was laboring.

“Daddy?” Kagome questioned again, her voice was finally registered in her fathers ears, the closing eyes snapped open, and looked at his daughter. In a day Kagome was about to lose the most important person to her. A hand, much larger than her own, reached and stroked her bloody cheek.

“Be a good girl Kagome…” An eruption of coughs stopped him from going on. More blood now poured from the side of his mouth.

“I will… forever love you… my little miko.” Kagome eyes gazed at her father; his slowly closing eyes were hiding the on coming darkness that would take him to the afterworld. Then taking his last breathe, he smiled weakly to her and the hand that was on Kagome’s cheek dropped, as if in slow motion, to the ground.

“Hmph…Serveess right human. Never deal youakiiss and expect survivvee.” Hebi smiled, his fangs dripping saliva all the way to the bottom of his mouth. Kagome sat motionless her mind screaming that she should run away; but, nothing moved. Kagome continued to just sit as she took in the appearance of the snake youkai, his eerie eyes, the scaly body, the blood that belonged inside her father’s body covering his right hand. The scaly green hand rose to reach Hebi’s narrow face. The lipless mouth opened, the forked tongue sprang out, slowly licking the blood that lay on his fingers.

All emotions left Kagome at that single action, her eyes turning to ones that belonged to a human who had sold their soul. Even so, tears were running down from the glassy eyes. The clear tears mixed with the blood, made it look as if she was crying blood, instead of water. The last thing Kagome remembered before succumbing into darkness was her tiny body standing and running full force towards the snake youkai, her mind screaming

“KILL!”

As Kagome regained conscious, her eyes looked around. Only piles of ashes and dried yellow grass remained were once all the snake youkai’s had once stood. Her eyes landed on her father, the blood was no longer running down the side of his mouth, since it had dried during the time she had been unconscious. Her trembling hands tried to shake her father’s body awake, yet there was no response. The still glassy eyes started to regain the color that had belonged to her father. And then she screamed, in agony, in fear and in sadness.

☼ End of Flashback ☼

Kagome jolted awake, hearing Ayame kind voice calling her name. Scrabbling up, she wiped the tears she hadn’t known she had shed, while thinking of her father, with the back of her hand. Kagome placing a smile on her face and sprouted through the swinging doors that lead to the dressing rooms.

The smile was not able to convince Ayame that Kagome was fine. Ayame could see the tears that had created tracks on her skin. She smiled gently to the human girl, hopping to make her feel better. Even Sesshomaru was unconvinced by her act, the scent of tears that rolled off of Kagome could not fool a youkai, and he eyed Kagome for a few seconds, before turning his gaze to Ayame. Nodding to her, Sesshomaru turned elegantly towards the door and walked out of Rufa Star Boutique. Noticing the leaving man, Kagome ran to catch up with Sesshomaru, not before she turned to Ayame.

“I’ll see you later Ayame-chan. Thanks!” Bowing to the wolf youkai, Kagome followed the silver haired lord.

“I’ll see you sooner than you think Kagome-chan.” Ayame whispered behind to the back of the departing girl.

Turning around, she snapped her fingers, the attendants that had disappeared during the time that Sesshomaru had shown up where all by her side in an instant. “Pack anything that looked good on those girls and some outfits that Jaki-kun will look good in. I’ll give it to them next time I see them.” Ayame smiled as her workers went straight to work.

The time had come, in the next six months she would devote herself to her Kouga-kun, as well as the three girls who had walked into her shop. The perfect pairs had already formed in her mind, Sesshomaru had even help sped up her plans with Kagome. She even had a person picked out for her Jaki-kun. The female wolf youkai grinned widely, her canines twinkling in the sunlight that filtered through her windows.

Whoever said she was a terrible match-maker was soon to be mistaken. She would prove him wrong in more ways then one. “Oh how fun the next six months will be!”

§♥Crying♥§

Kagome’s coffee eyes scanned the parking lot, only one car was parked in the boutiques vicinity, were as before it had been completely packed. The remaining car was a black Mustang, instead of the red GTI Volkswagen, that belonged to her mother. Kagome watched the rear lights flash on as the driver reversed the car, pulling away from its parking spot, and turning towards the main street. Sighing Kagome realized that she had left alone in the boutique. Sango had taken her car, thinking Kagome would get a ride from Sesshomaru, and Sesshomaru had probably left, thinking Kagome had her car.

A honk brought her out of her self pity mood; she had been drifting off too. Her eyes saw the Mustang, sitting in the middle of the parking lot, as if waiting for someone. Tinted windows rolled down, and Kagome’s eyes grew wide as she saw Sesshomaru sitting in his black leather car seat, his golden eyes looking at her.

“So are you going to get in, or stand around all day with you mouth wide open?” Snapping her mouth closed, she glared at Sesshomaru, but she couldn’t stop the warmth that was spreading through her body, created by his voice. Giving him a huge smile, Kagome ran to the other side of the car. Grabbing the handle, she swung the car door open.

With the little grace that she had and the paranoia that something was going to attack her, she carefully placed her left leg into the car. Seeing nothing attacking her leg, her right foot followed. Her back found the leather chair and released the breath she didn’t know she had been holding while closing the door.

Sesshomaru turned his head, and patiently started at Kagome. Having a sixth sense that someone was staring at her, Kagome turned her head to look straight into Sesshomaru’s gaze.

“Well?” A look of confusion grazed Kagome face. Sesshomaru noticed she had once again begun to chew her lip, as she had done during the small conference in the boutique. It was a habit of either a distraction during a nervous situation or she was in deep concentration. Her half-closed eyes snapped open as the answer hit her.

“Oh, right. I’m sorry.” Hitting the side of her head, she smiled sheepishly. “You’re going to go east, away from Mt Fuji, towards the temple and forest region. It’s the tallest hill, the one with a Time tree.” One silver eyebrow rose before the youkai turned his head towards the road.

“I hope you like it fast and wild.” A wicked smirk appeared on Sesshomaru’s lips as the words left his mouth.

Kagome could only stare at Sesshomaru, trying not to imagine what he meant by the comment. ‘But by that smirk it’s got to be something scary!’ Gulping, Kagome’s hands ravaged around her seat, finding a secure location, underneath the seat, her finger tightened.

The second her muscles had tighten in her hands, Sesshomaru pressed the accelerator. Smoke sprung from underneath the wheels, seconds later the car spun in a half-circle, leaving slight tire marks on the grayish tar. Hitting the main street, Kagome released a small scream as Sesshomaru made the care accelerate even more.
Kagome yelled to the heavens, over the music that had sprung out of now where.


“Oh Kami, please let me LIVE!!!!”

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A/N: Okat so there all done, now you get to wait another four months…..yeah just kidding, maybe a few weeks since school is almost over. Anyway I hope you all enjoyed it, saying you did to my by reviewing makes me feel so much more awesomer…(yeah not a word Microsoft says so) any who and question or confusion can be stated and I will answer without being weird and confusing. So enjoy you day and send me money so I can get Sesshi a new leash and handcuffs.
:Sesshomaru runs: Yeah so have to catch my dog, he went a bit to wild in the last scene. I wonder if he really is that fast. OOOh I made a pun hahaha.

~Za