InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Trying to Beat Love ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

A/N: Hello everyone, sorry for the chapter delay but my computer is being worked on and I'm borrowing someone's so I can rewrite the chapter and get it posted.

I also wanted to say to anyone that knows a lot about the youkai class systems for Yu Yu Hakusho, could you be kind enough to send me an email with the list attached, because I tried to find one but I failed T.T so the youkai classes might be a little off, forgive me!

Disclaimer: I don't own the computer I'm using, and I don't own the characters sadly…. Though I almost came close to owning a Sesshomaru Plushie...

Club Shikon 1 hour after the Grand Opening

Kagome sighed as she made her way threw the crowd of people on the main level of the club, desperately trying to get to either the stairs or the elevator. The people around her barley noticed her, the reason she already knew. A reason that also explained in one word why she hated them.

They were Ningens.

All of them, horrid smelling, ungraceful ningens. They always smelled of sweat and either cologne or perfume, that attempted to make them smell better. And they failed every time they tried; in fact it made them smell worse in her opinion.

Kagome shivered as she remembered the time when perfumes became an everyday necessity; the ningen women flocked over it as though they had gone to heaven. The Youkai of the world only grimaced and found ways to strengthen their charms. Charms that removed the scents of ningens and their horrid inventions, though most were invented by Youkai themselves. Sure you'd think that ningens would have evolved enough since the Feudal Era that they would be the leaders of the world in technology, nope. They were still idiotic creatures that had to be herded like cattle.

Not Youkai though, they were the leading race in intelligence, survival, and even riches. The world's riches men were Youkai to an extent, few were Hanyou but they were still higher up in ranking to ningens. Though most of the cities were coordinated by ningens, especially the street systems.

That though caused Kagome to chuckle lightly as she pushed her way to the elevators; the word finally came to her. She lightly tapped the `down' button and waited for the elevator to make its way up to her level. She closed her eyes and thought of how the piano music on B-level 3 would probably calm her down enough to encourage her to take a visit to Inu-chan on B-level 1.

A light tap on the shoulder had her eyes open and look toward the direction of the person who disturbed her thoughts.

It was a young light brown haired ningen woman, 16 possibly 17 years in age. She was wearing one to the assigned waitress uniforms, though she should have gone with the white pants… Kagome shook her head and smiled “Can I help you?”

The woman smiled and held out her hand “Hi, I'm Keiko. One of the newer waitresses here at the club, I heard that you're the owner. I was wondering if I could ask you a few things before you head down to the lower levels, since I can't go down there yet.” Kagome shook her hand and grinned. Yes it was true she couldn't leave the first level since she was one of the many new waitresses.

Many of the older waitresses were merely Youkai chosen from other `Club Shikons' around Asia, since they were not needed and a new atmosphere would do them good. So they were moved to the newest of the clubs that had been placed in Kyoto, and given more rooming space. Level 1 and B-level 1 were used by the new recruits to train and watched over by Inuyasha and Kira. B-level 2 was for the oldest waitresses' youkai waitresses they could find, seeing as that was a youkai only area and any ningens in that area would cause most likely a bloody massacre that no one would want to clean up. B-level 3 only had a piano player and a bartender in it, though she would find Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Kira, Shippou at times, and herself relaxing in the quiet area.

“It's a pleasure to meet you Keiko, as for your questions ask away” Kagome said as she took a glance at the elevator door. `Stupid thing is taking its sweet time as always...'

“Well, I know I'm so post to have my hair up in some way so it doesn't get in a drink or food. But you see Shikon-san, my boyfriend doesn't exactly approve of my job and I fear that if I put my hair up he will recognize me and drag me out if he were to show up here. I really like working here and don't want to have to quit. So I was hoping you'd let me keep my hair down?” Keiko whispered out and glanced at the club door as if her said boyfriend was ganna burst threw it at any moment.

Kagome softly laughed and looked at Keiko “Keiko-chan, since I fear I'll never have a waitress as funny as you I'll let you keep your hair down. I do have to tell you something though...” Kagome waved her hand toward herself telling Keiko to lean closer “Do remember to watch where you walking around the bar, wouldn't another `trip up' to happen, would we?” Keiko blushed and looked away. “Yes Shikon-san”

Kagome looked behind her to see her elevator had finally arrived and saw Keiko smile as one of the other new waitresses waving her over. “Keiko-chan, I hope we can get past formalities now. You can call me Kagome” She said taking a step back toward the elevator

“Of course Shik- I mean Kagome!” Keiko half yelled as she made turned her back and headed toward the waitress

“Watch our for the Carpets Keiko!” As if on queue Keiko's foot caught on a carpet edge causing her to stumble forward into a young man and Kagome to burst out in laughter as the elevator door closed.

Kagome smiled as she watched the level lights dinged on as the elevator went lover and lower into the lower levels of the club. With a loud ding, the elevator doors slid open to a large open room with a small stage that had a piano currently on it, a large bar with one well dressed bartender behind its mahogany table top. Only one bar stool was occupied and it was by her now grown-up son, Shippou, who was downing a shot of what looked like either whiskey or vodka.

The room has six couches, eight leather chairs, four tables that were close to a door swinging door. Three of the couches were taken, filled with typical high-breed Youkai couples who were resting against each other. The man on his side with a glass of either white or red wine with the female on her side in front of him with either a book, which she wasn't able to read since her male companion kept distracting her, or a glass of wine herself listening to the piano players graceful and intricate music. One of the eight leather covered chairs was occupied by a silver haired man in a black business suit, a briefcase was leaning against the chair and a few pieces of paper were littered around the chair, and the man had an almost empty glass of red wine in his hand.

Kagome walked over to the bar and ruffled her son's hair before asking the bartender for the red wine bottle that the silver haired man had been drinking. “You know Shippou, drinking can kill you if you just keep downing shots.” Kagome whispered in his ear when he asked for another shot. He only replied “I doubt getting drunk can kill me Okaa-san” all Kagome did was roll her eyes and walk over to the occupied chair.

Kagome walked over to the chair and sat on the armrest, pouring the red wine into the man's glass. The man sighed and bought the glass up and took a small sip.

“You know, if I had known running a multi-million corporation would cause me such headaches I would have just stuck to being Lord of Makai.” He murmured as he leaned his head back on the chair andlistened to the piano player.

“Well Sesshou, if you had just let that happen I wouldn't be opening this club here and you would be off in some ningen dump drinking some horrid year old white wine. How's Kagura by the way, I heard she's pregnant.” Kagome smiled, setting the wine bottle by the briefcase.

“She is, and I'm going crazy with her damned female hormones. I think I might go crazy if it wasn't for Rin and her tea. Did I tell you her shop is finally settling?” Sesshomaru looked at Kagome and then toward his glass of wine.

“You didn't, but I'm glad. If she wasn't so damn hot headed like you I wouldn't helped her get settled months ago!” Kagome tapped her fingered on his forehead and giggled as she heard him growl. “Oh calm down Fluffy!” Kagome smiled and kissed him lightly where she had tapped him earlier. “I'm glad you came Onii-san”

Before Sesshomaru could say anything, Kagome had picked up the wine bottle and was on her way back to the bar table. She smiled at the bartender and handed him the bottle “I hope you know better than to give him another glass. Oh and don't give Shippou here anymore alcohol. I don't want to have to drag him home” She then walked over to one to the unoccupied couches and laid down with her back to the couch and her front facing the ceiling.

The soft and elegant piano music reached Kagome's ears almost the instant she laid down. She couldn't place the song, but it relaxed her enough so that she closed her eyes and took in a deep breathe. Kagome's thoughts then began to wander and she began to remember why she was here, why Inuyasha was her, and so much more.

She remembered the texture of the grass beneath her knees the day she had given in, the pressure of her life had over-whelmed her. Her face had been pale and she had dark circles under her eyes, everyone in there group had a similar look. They had been searching for the last shards, the last parts of the jewel. Inuyasha had been injured by a demon attack from Nar-

Kagome's eyes snapped open and she shot up into a sitting position. No… `No! I won't think about it. What'd done is done! I did what I did because I cared for everyone!' Kagome shook her head and swung her legs off the couch and onto the carpetthatcovered area. She stood up and took a deep breath before she made her way toward the elevator.

“Shippou, I hope to see you at home sober!” She said as she pressed the up button and the elevator doors opened. She heard a muffled `whatever' from behind her as she stepped in and the doors slid closed. Kagome pressed a button on the wall panel and felt the elevator start.

“Why can't I relax for just a minute without thinking of that day” She mumbled to herself as she pressed her head against the cool metal elevator walls. A few moments later she heard the elevator stop and the doors slid open. Kagome moved to see what level she was on, but she smell hit her and caused her to take a step back.

Sweat, alcohol, and the mucky smell of sex and arousal. B-level 1, great just what she needed.

Kagome took a deep breath, through her mouth, and walked out onto the floor. The music and dancing seemed just as disgusting s the thought that it was ningens and Youkai partaking in the act. She made her way threw a small crowd, which parted for her, toward a white haired man that she knew as Inu-chan.

“INU-CHAN!” Kagome said as she threw her arms around his neck and laughed. “It's so good to see you here, where's Sango-chan and Miroku-Bozu!”

Inuyasha smiled and turned around to hug her. “Well Sango is off trying to help a few new waitresses and I'm sure Miroku is off flirting with a ningen as usual” Inuyasha smiled and kissed her cheek. “How are you, you seem a little pale?”

Kagome's smile faltered and she stepped away, placing a new fake smile on her lips. “I'm fine, just a little tired. No need to worry, and do remember to not call them by that name on this level”

Inuyasha chuckled and then nudged her in the direction of the elevator. “I'll see you later, go check on Kira. I heard something is going on up there, and since I'm not allowed to go up I'm sending you. Tell Kira I said Hi.” Inuyasha then looked over toward the bartender and frowned “Hey! Don't give them that! That's my special stash!”

Kagome smiled and walked on over to the stairs and started climbing. When she reached the top she had to literally push her way threw to get to where the alleged commotion was accruing.

Kagome saw Keiko, being man-handled by a black haired male and a few others who were standing behind him in shock.

“What were you thinking Keiko! I told you not to get a job here and you do it anyway! Look at your outfit! You look like a slut. Say goodbye to your little friend, your never coming back here again!” The male fired off at Keiko and then glared at everyone watching them.

Kira was standing a few steps away from Keiko and stomped her foot to get the mans attention “Who in the world do you think you are! Her Husband! Keiko-chan obviously wants to stay and you-” Kira stopped suddenly and turned around in Kagome's direction and smiled “Kagome! Make him leave! He's disturbing the other guests!” She suddenly whined and caused the man holding Keiko to look up her.

Kagome sighed and walked over to Kira. “Now Kira… It's not my job to worry about horrible over possessive Boyfriends now is it.” Kagome then glared at the man threw the glare back at her.

“Yes that's right. She doesn't, so I'll be taking Keiko-” He was suddenly cut off when Keiko yanked her arm out of his grasp and steps on his foot. “You idiot, I'm working here and that's final! And Shikon-san doesn't think I look like a slut, now do I Shikon-san?”

Kagome blinked and then looked over Keiko. `Yes, Keiko you do. The skirt is way to short and the shirt needs a jacket like Sango's and-' Kagome sighed and looked to Kira who was looking at the ground “No Keiko, you don't. Though I think pants would be better than the skirt and maybe a jacket over the shirt. Other than that you look like every other well-mannered woman in the world” To finish off the lie Kagome smiled big and bright like a five-year old ningen would just to get another cookie from it's parent.

“You don't lie very well do you Kagome-chan” Kira muttered under her breath and Kagome's smile fell. “Whatever Kira… whatever”

Kagome then pushed her way past Kira and right in front of the man and Keiko. She grasped the man's wrist and pulled it from Keiko's arm. She then pulled Keiko behind her and pushed the man toward his friends. “I do hope that your hand doesn't leave a bruise on Keiko's arm, or I will be forced to take you and all your little buddies to court for Harassment of my Employee…” She trailed off when she heard Keiko begin to giggle.

“That won't be necessary Shikon-san, I can just murder him when we see each other on our next date. This is Yusuke Urameshi, my over-protective boyfriend.” Keiko then smiled to Yusuke which caused him to falter. Kagome raised a eyebrow and then looked him over

“Nice boyfriend you got there Keiko, who's the red head in the back” Kagome whispered in Keiko's ear as she watched the red head with curiosity. Keiko looked up and then grinned “Oh that's just Shuuichi Minamino. The Single most wanted bachelor in the city. He has a fan club you know.” Keiko whispered back and they both watched his eyes glance over to them as if hearing his name mentioned

“Well then Keiko, since he's you boyfriend, you might as well introduce the rest of his little group there.” Kira piped up behind them, causing everyone to look at her.

Kagome suddenly noticed the group of people still watching them. Kagome rolled her eyes and moved away from Keiko and Kira. “Sorry for the interruption people, I do hope it didn't ruin your time here. Please go back to your drinks and conversations.” As son as Kagome said it, everyone moved on and ignored them. “Stupid ningens..” Kagome muttered and raised a eyebrow when the group of men looked at her funny.

“Keiko, I believe you were ganna introduce them..” Kagome said as she looked at the Shuuichi. His hair was a beautiful shade of red and it caught her attention almost immediately. It seemed too silky from the look of the light. As if knowing someone was watching him he looked up at her and Kagome nearly gasped.

His eyes were the most gorgeous shade of green she had ever seen. They were a emerald green that just seemed to hold such knowledge that a ningen couldn't possibly know. Suddenly, and to her absolute surprise, they flashed a golden color and it caused Kagome's eyes to widen and gasp quietly.

The gasp caught everyone's attention and then looked at her. “Shikon-san are you alright?” Kagome blinked when she heard the name and then frowned. She tore her gaze from Shuuichi and to Keiko's. “Keiko-chan didn't we discuss this. It's Kagome.” Kagome then looked over at the group and smiled at no one in particular “Kagome Shikon”

Kagome heard a crash and looked over and to see Inuyasha making his way toward then, anger filling his eyes. He then spotted Kagome and rushed over to her. “Kagome I'm off for the rest of the night! I can't stand the baka anymore, get someone else to take over for me.” Inuyasha gave her a hug and brushed his nose on the curve of her shoulder, causing her to giggle and whack him lightly. “Inu-chan you suck. Fine I'll just get Keik- Oh no! I don't have anyone to take over since someone won't let Keiko keep working here. You know me and Kira can't stand it down there, we'd get sick if we stayed there of the rest of the night.” Kagome looked down and then up at Yusuke who was blinking at her.

“Oh no, I'm not letting Keiko stay here. She's coming… aw hell. Fine! I don't care. Just don't stay here all night Keiko.” Keiko grinned and hugged Yusuke before giving him affectionate kiss on the cheek. “Thank you Yusuke!”

Kagome and Kira laughed when Yusuke looked away with a small smile on his face. Inuyasha looked at Kagome and gave her a small peck on the forehead “See you tomorrow Kagome-chan, Make sure fluffy doesn't get tipsy. He'll try and kill me again”

And with that Inuyasha was out the door running down the street.

Kira looked at Kagome and handed her a silver card. “I hope you know what you're doing. Keiko's just a recruit I don't know if she was handle herself with me.” Kagome glanced up at the couple and let a small smile grace her face “Yes I'm sure Kira.” Kagome smirked and then said a little loused so everyone could here “Though you did make sure that no one brought in any illegal stuff right?”

Yusuke's eyes widened and looked at her. “What Illegal stuff!” Keiko was not behind her with a confused expression on her face

Kagome looked at everyone in Yusuke little group, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Oh you know, the usual. Drugs, Weapons, small stuff like that.” The shock was evident on Yusuke and Keiko's faces, which caused Kagome to start laughing “Oh god you thought I was serious? We don't have anything like that on B-level 1, sure the music is load and the smells are a little… to much for sensitive noses but everyone on that level is safe. Kira and Inu-chan won't let anything like that get in the front door.”

Kagome once again had her eyes on Shuuichi and grinned when she saw the amusement in his eyes. She had to admit that he did had beautiful eyes for a ningen, but she doubted that he was ningen all the way. It was just something about him that made him seem like a Youkai. Kagome averted her eyes and groaned when she was the time

“Oh god, Kira! It's nine o'clock!” Kagome took one last look at the group before waving a hand at them “Kira take them to a table or something till I get back. You know why”

Kagome then rushed off, gracefully running threw the crowded room. Kira lead the group to a table and glanced toward the direction Kagome had gone. Once everyone had sat down Yusuke immediately asked where to and why Kagome had run off.

“She has to do her job…” was all Kira saw as she pushed a strand of hair behind her slightly pointed ears.

With Kagome

Kagome pushed open a door quietly on the second level of the club. The second level above ground.

Kagome stepped into the room and felt a wave of cold air push past her and looked to her left at a mirror.

Her hair was longer and went down to mid-thigh, it had small, strand like blood-red streaks occupying her hair. Her eyes had changed from a dull doe brown to a magnificent sapphire blue, with a ring of red circling the iris. The biggest change was here ears.

They were atop her head and had formed into fuzzy black kitsune ears, tipped in red. Kagome sighed and shook her body and watched as two black, red tipped kitsune tails appeared.

“You're late” a deep masculine voice reverberated in the room. Kagome walked forward gracefully and moved to sit on her knees behind a man who sat cross legged on a pillow. He adorned a black and grey two layered Yukata, and his black hair was silky soft under Kagome's touch

“I'm sorry Master. A incident occurred and I was detained.” Kagome pushed the man's Yukata from his shoulder and ran her hand across his skin, which seemed the glow a light pink color under her tough.

“You have a reasonable excuse this time, my miko. Next time you will not be so lucky.” The man shrugged the Yukata down to his waist and relaxed. “If you would just give in and let me take you, this wouldn't be so troublesome and long, Kagome…”

Kagome ignored him and ran her fingers across his seemly old skin, which renewed to a smooth, milky white, perfect flesh. She moved to sit in front of him and brought her hand to his face, cupping his cheek. The man's red eyes watched her as he felt her power fill his body, renewing his body.

“To give up my body to someone like you would kill me. I wouldn't do that even if not to would take me to hell.” Kagome spat out as she ran her unoccupied hand to run over his chest. A hand grabbed her wrist and tightened its grasp, causing Kagome to wince.

“You forget who you speak to, miko.” The man tossed her hand back at her, and she cradled it to her before moving it back to run across his exposed legs.

“Forgive me,” Kagome pushed the Yukata away as she continued to run her fingers over she skin, and it continued to renew itself after glowing a light pink.

“Master Naraku”

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Ooo Plot twist! Mwuhahahahah

Any who, I hope you like this chapter and I will be editing this more once I get my computer back T.T I miss my compy!

And NO this is not a Inu/Kag Fic. Their affection will be explained later on into the story Nor is a Nar/Kag. That scene will be explained in the next few chapters.
And Yes Kagome is a Kitsune .

Suffix Log

Bozu: This is a informal way to refer to a boy, similar to the English term “kid” or “squirt”

(I thought I would be a cute to call Miroku that since he acts childish in my point of view)

-san: This is the most common honorific, and is equivalent to Mr., Miss, Ms., ect. It is the all-purpose honorific and can be used in any situation where politeness is required.

-chan: This is used to express endearment, mostly toward girls. It is also used for little boys, pets, and even among lovers. It gives a sense of childish cuteness

Japanese Log

Ningen: human
Youkai: demon
Okaa-san: a very honorific way of saying mother
Makai: demon world
Baka: idiot
Yukata: a thin kimono like outfit, mostly worn during the summer
Kitsune: fox
Onii-san: Older brother(Thank you Kage Otome)
If any of these are wrong Any help with them would be greatly appreciated!