InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ ~Melodic Memory~ ❯ Chapter 11 ( Chapter 11 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Hello all I am back again. I am going to be very busy this month just like I am sure all the rest of you are considering it's that time of year. So don't hate me~


~Melodic Memory

Chapter 11

I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters here in described. Please do not sue me. Thank you.



"You look beautiful tonight Kagome, very stunning." Sesshomaru finally said once the car began to move.

"Thank you Sesshomaru, I wasn't quite sure if this would be alright, I normally do not wear such things."

"Hmm, I think you should more often, it really does suit you." He smirked.

"So who will I be meeting tonight?"

"Some of my business collegues, and the CEO of the company Mr. Tokugawa. He was one of my fathers business partners and bestfriends. It may seem slightly dreary but I am sure your presence will cause this evening to be more lively than any other before."

Kagome smiled at his charming words. He really was acting quite debonaire tonight. She was becoming more and more excited about the evening. It had been so long since she had done anything like this, and in the company of such, (what she considered) very important people. Sesshomaru could do nothing but look at her, drinking in every ounce of her. She sparkeled like a rare jewel in the evening moon light shining through the windows.

The limo made it to the destination rather quickly to Kagome, she had not realized how far they were, she knew they were now on the coast in one of the nicer areas of the metro. The limo driver opened the door revealing a dimly lit entry way, a man was waiting by the entrance. Sesshomaru held her hand the entire way.

"Good evening Mr. Taisho." The host greeted.

"Good evening, has my party already arrived?"

"Yes Sir, please, let me escort you this way."

The interior of the fine restaraunt was ecsquisite. Large windows walled the entire place to give maximum view of the harbor and ocean. The remaining walls were adorned with Samurai motifs and period clothing. It was all around classy and very appealing to the eyes. Kagome glanced here and there, mouth closed, even though inside she was astounded with the place. She wanted to look proper and lady-like in front of Sesshomaru's collegues. She was also amazed with the fact that Sess would even bring her with him to such an evening. She was happy and wanted to play the part well, for him. They finally reached a large area separated from the main part of the dining hall. Sesshomaru gave Kagome's hand a little squeeze and smiled as they walked up to the grand table already seated with five other men.

The men all rose at the sight of Sesshomaru. Then they immediately looked to Kagome.

"Good evening everyone. May I introduce Miss Kagome Higarashi."

"Good evening Miss Higarashi." They all said in unison. Kagome smiled, nervously, she felt a little overwhelmed at the moment.

"Let me introduce you to everyone Kagome..this is Mr. Nakamura, Mr. Watanabe, Mr. Toshinbu, Jaken my assistant..." Sesshomaru offered.

"...and this is Mr. Tokugawa the CEO of Taisho Enterprises."

"It is very nice to meet you Kagome, you don't mind if I call you Kagome do you? I often detest formalities, and I have to add I have never in all my years of knowing this cold yet now...unpredictable Sesshomaru, have I ever seen him smile the way he does for you."

Kagome laughed nervously and Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow in Tokugawa's direction.

"It is very nice to meet you Mr. Tokugawa, and yes, it is alright to call me by my first name."

Everyone was seated back down. Sesshomaru sat nearest the edge with Mr. Tokugawa and next to Kagome. He squeezed her hand again and placed his head near her ear.

"It seems they may have it in for me tonight, be kind Kagome, for my sake." He whispered.

"Don't worry Sess, I'll be nice." She whispered confidently. Kagome assumed this had been the first time he had ever brought any lady with him to a business dinner. And with the current situation presenting itself they were like a pack of wolves preying upon what they considered the leaders weakness. She would be nice.

"Kagome? You look familiar to me? Where have I seen you before?" Mr Tokugawa asked rubbing his chin incessantly.

"Uh...I do not know, this is the first time I have ever met you?" Kagome answered as she felt the heat flush to her cheeks. She knew there was a high possibility he had seen her in the Taisho home with Inuyasha many years ago. The Inu bothers father had many people visit their home. She had never thought about this possibility before, she wasn't prepared for such an occurence.

"Hmmm....I can't quite place it but you do look familiar?"

Sesshomaru remained clam the entire time only occasionally glancing at Kagome then Mr. Tokugawa.

Thankfully the waitress arrived in full Kimono garb and offered wine to everyone, instantly taking the subject at hand in a diffrent direction. They served some of the finest rice wines Kagome had ever seen, yet she ordered her personal favorite, Sakura plum wine. She was impressed with the men and their casual conversation with her. They were kind and charming. The dinner was wonderful. All the men at the table showered her with attention, Kagome didn't know what to do at times, she wasn't use to this type of behavior from men, and so many all at once. As the dinner progressed they delved in deeper into the business layers that they had become all so familiar with through the years. Kagome grew weary yet for Sesshomaru's sake, sat in the confines of her chair and listened with half an ear to the dreary monotonous topics. The entire time through out the dinner she did notice Mr. Tokugawa glancing over at her occasionally. She became intensely interested in her wine glass after awhile and began swirling the plum wine around in circles half out of boredom, half out of nervous tension due to akward glances. She looked over at Sesshomaru. He looked as bored as she. She decided to take a little exit and make her way to the ladies room.

"Uh..Sesshomaru, I will be right back, I need to go to the ladies room." She whispered in his ear. She stood up, all the men gazed in attention towards her.

"If you will excuse me for a moment." She said aloud.

The men at the table nodded and watched her leave.

As soon as she was out of ear shot the men began to barage Sesshomaru with the questions he was dreading.

"So...Sesshomaru old boy, are you going to tell us where you found such a vision for yourself? Mr Tokugawa asked.

"Yes, do tell where you found that pretty little thing?" Mr. Watanabe added.

"I met her at a friends party." Sesshomaru offered.

"and...."

"There's nothing else...to tell."

"Are you two an item, is she yours?"

"You speak as if I have claimed her like some savage animal?"

"Heheh...well..now that you mention it?" Mr. Nakamura chuckled.

"Enough...she is important to me and I will not let you speak of such things about her...if...you intend on remaining with this company." Sesshomaru said.

The table became quiet, everyone knew there was no more to be told, Sesshomaru was serious. He said what he meant, and they knew it. It was times such as these that his cold persona worked best, it was intimidating, yet forceful and demanding.

Mr. Tokugawa looked on with deep interest in his eyes. He was shocked at Sesshomaru's behavior and something in the back of his mind pertaining to the girl was itching to be released, something he had forgotten but could not yet grasp about her.

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Kagome walked to the ladies room. She powdered her nose and straightened her dress out in the mirror. She was quite taken with how she looked. She couldn't believe how feminine and...well beautiful she looked. She decided to peak out and see how the dinner was going without her presence, monotonous as ever it looked. She decided to take a little stroll out to the open veranda patio area that overlooked the harbor. She walked over to the railing and looked out over the horizon. It was beautiful with all the bay lit up with ships and the mirrored image of the cities lights. She smiled as she felt the cool breeze brush gently across her face revealing the truth of a soon to be ending summer season. The sky was clear, pricked here and there with tiny distant stars trying there best to shine brighter then the lights of the great city below. Kagome decided after a few minutes that it would be best to start walking back to the table. As she turned around Sesshomaru was walking towards her. She smiled brightly at him. He continued walking, as if he might walk away from her. But with what seemed a millisecond he gracefully wrapped his arm around her own and swung her around in a circle and held her close to him. He looked down at her and smiled. Kagome felt like she just might melt right there. His smiles were something of magic and beauty, she could never have enough of them. He bent down and kissed her lips chastly.

"How dare you take refuge without me." He said teasingly.

"I do apologise Sess...but the harbor looked so beautiful, and I never get a chance to really look at it up close like this."

"Do you like this place?"

"Oh yes, I love it, wonderful food, and I love the scenery."

"We have been having our business dinners here for many years, Mr. Tokugawa enjoys places such as these."

"He has exscquisite taste." Kagome said as she wriggled her nose and smiled.

"Kagome...I want to thank you for coming to dinner with me tonight. I know it wasn't very entertaining, but I do appreciate that you stuck with it. The men are quite taken with you. You are the constant topic of conversation you know?"

Kagome blushed.

"I...I am?!"

"Is it so hard to believe?"

"Sess...have...have you ever brought someone else to a business dinner with you?"

"You mean another woman?"

"Yes."

"Yes."

Kagome's face frowned slightly unintentionally.

"My mother." Sesshomaru smiled as he said it.

Kagome looked up at Sesshomaru and laughed. Her cheeks were flushed red.

"How embaressing." She laughed with a tremble.

"Not at all, you see, I never thought I would bring anyone here, no one so special to me, especially in front of Tokugawa, he is a very curious soul."

"Speaking of Mr. Tokugawa, that sure was strange, he probably remembers me from many years ago."

"Hmmm...it's a possibility, but I doubt it. And if he has it does not concern me, or change my mind. Inuyasha is no longer in the picture. He is but a passing element within the path that combined out fates."

Kagome looked up at Sesshomaru, he leaned in closer. He gently pulled her chin up and pressed his soft inviting lips to hers in a sensual, hungry kiss, revealing the true passion he was holding close to his heart for her.


"Yes...so that is where I have seen you before...you were once Inuyasha's girl?" Mr. Tokugawa said aloud as he watched the tender lovers embrace into a passionate kiss.

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I know you all probably hate me right now, it has been so difficult to write as of late due to work and the holidays. Oh and maybe the fact that I have been busy watching TONS of ANIME. I know I am a freak!! I also want to apologise for such a short chapter. I promise after the Holiday season I will have more time to write! Until then, Ja ne!









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