InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Hidden Angel ❯ Chapter 9: Dinner Party ( Chapter 9 )

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, but, I do own the idea of Arcangel and Socrates. For the record if I did own InuYasha I would lock up Sesshomaru for my naughty evil purposes.

 

**** A/N: Okay I know that it has been along time since I have written anything. I have also been getting reviews begging me to update. I profusely apologize. I think that my muse jumped ship somewhere in the Pacific while we moved to Japan. The Bitch was probably sunning herself in Hawaii. She finally returned and is red as hell and I am not rubbing aloe on her to relieve the burn. We have finally settled in and I finally got a job, which ironically allows me to update this story. I work at a small library on a single marine base and it just so happens that this is the only time I have to write. I have gone through and refurbished all the other chapters and added more to some of them. (There is an A/N at the beginning of every chapter that I have refurbished.) This chapter might be a little rough; I am going to edit it eventually. I just wanted to put something out there to let my readers know that I am still writing. Thank-you to the loyal readers; you do make being a fanfic author worth while.

 

Ok On with the New Chapter!!!!!

 

Chapter 9: Dinner Party

 

`What in the hell am I supposed to wear to this thing.' Kagome shouted to no one in particular as she searched her drawers and closet. `All I've got are battle garbs and I am sure as hell am not going out there looking like the girl that insulted InuYasha.' Eventually gave a defeated sigh and collapsed on the bed. “What am I going to wear tonight?”

 

Looking for a dress at such late notice was going to be a pain in the ass. If there were any way that she could have gone to the future looking like she did to find an outfit she would have. It was spring formal time too, she would have been bound to find something. She sighed, `Well I might as well see if I can look through `Grams' closet,' she shuddered to think what she would find, `knowing her everything she has displays a nice scene of T and A.' She mused as she strolled down the hallway to find her elusive grandmother.

 

Eventually she found her doing exactly the same thing that Kagome was, looking for a suitable outfit for the evening. “Wouldn't you know it; a boudoir full of clothes and nothing to wear.” Arcangel gave a pathetic shriek. “I can't find a thing that could possibly catch Fluffy-kin's eye.” She turned around to see her granddaughter looking at her like she had grown a second head and then she got a great idea. “You know Sesshomaru right?” Kagome gave a nod in the affirmative, “So you would know what kind of clothes he would like, right?”

 

Kagome gave an exasperated groan, “Well `Grams' I don't know him that well. Every time I have seen him he is killing something or wanting to kill something.” She thought for a minuet, “Maybe you should drape a dead animal over yourself. I am sure that would

whip him into a frenzy.” Her grandmother gave her a look that told her she wasn't amused.

 

“Alright fine, let me think a minuet.” Kagome sat down on her grandmother's bed and began to brainstorm. `Well I always see the guy in white, so that must be his favorite color. I imagine he would want someone shorter than himself. So I would have to go with a white halter dress and flats or no shoes at all. Yep that would be what he liked.' She readied herself to speak when she was cut to the quick.

 

“Thanks little angel that was most helpful and I have just the thing.” Arcangel announced and began to dig through her enormous closet. She pulled out a dress that must have been made of the finest white silk that shimmered in the light of the room. It looked to be a halter dress (as suggested) and she was surprised to see no slits in sight. Wait, there was a rather large dip to the back of the dress. The dip eventually made since considering their wings wouldn't allow for much else. “This is close to what you were thinking, right?”

 

“It looks perfect.” Kagome said as she stared in awe at the garment before her, `I wish that she had another one of those back there.' She gave an internal groan, “Well Grams now that you have found a suitable outfit, how about we find one for me?”

 

“Well I am glad that you like it,” Arcangel's muffled voice came from the back of her closet, “because I also happen to have it in blue.” After what seemed like forever she emerged with the dress and held it out for Kagome to take.

 

“Are you sure?” Kagome said with hesitance.

 

“Of course you are family, not to mention I think it would be cute if we dressed the same.” Arcangel encouraged as she dropped the gown on Kagome's outstretched arms. “It will defiantly point out that we are family,” she paused, looked over her shoulder and gave a small flex of her wings, “well that and the wings of course.” They both giggled at the thought. “Alright now out with you we have about thirty minuets before dinner is served and we still need to get ready.”

 

“Ok `Grams' I'll see you in a few.”

 

 

 

-Forty-Five Minuets later in the Dining Hall-

 

Everyone with the exception of the illusive Kagome, her supposed grandmother and InuYasha were present. The Dining hall was huge and was accented with dark wood furniture. The walls were a warm hunter green and paintings of woodland scenes were on the walls. The rectangular table in the middle of the room was large enough to fit all the guests invited. On the left side of the table sat Sesshomaru, Rin, Jaken and the wolf prince Kouga; on the right sat Sango, Miroku and Shippo. There were three empty chairs left at the table: one chair at both ends of the table and one in front of Kouga.

 

Shippo mildly chatted happily with Rin while they waited for everyone to arrive. Jaken silently grumbled to himself, everyone else sat in an uncomfortable silence until Kouga decided to voice his concerns.

 

“What are you doing here `Lord Sesshomaru',” he said pointing an accusing finger at said person, “you had better not be here to court my Kagome too.” Sango and Miroku couldn't help but let out a sigh.

 

Sesshomaru held back the urge to roll his eyes. “No I am not here to court that worthless human or what ever she is wolf prince.” There was a brief silence before he continued his little speech, “I am here because I was invited by the lady of the house everything else, however, is none of your business.” At this point all the occupants in the dining hall were silent as they watched the mini-battle of words.

 

Kouga gave a glare in the dog demons direction, “Kagome is not worthless. She is the most beautiful person in the world and soon she will be my mate.” Everyone was eager to hear the rebuttal of the stoic demon lord when a voice came form the door way.

 

“Well you are right about one thing flea bag,” InuYasha said while he leaned against the door frame, “Kagome isn't worthless, but, there is no way in hell she would mate with a coward like you.” After his dramatic entrance he stepped out of the door way and into the room. Kouga looked like he was about to boil over from the shade of red he was turning and Sesshomaru looked like he could care less.

 

“I wasn't aware that mongrels were allowed in this palace.” Sesshomaru stated in his stoically deep voice.

 

“Well there's a lot you don't know. I was invited…bastard.” InuYasha stated as he was escorted to his seat in the dining hall. Unfortunately the seat he was directed to was right across from Kouga. “So are you ready to just give up and go home wolf breath.”

 

“I don't think so half-breed. Besides don't you already have a mate?” Kouga taunted as he calmly began to run his hands over his chin, as if thinking. “What was her name….Kikyo? I think that it is awful stupid to go after a mate while you already have one.”

 

“You had better watch your mouth wolf.” The hanyou replied, reading himself to jump out of his chair and throttle the demon. “Kikyo is dead and she isn't my mate. I came here for Kagome.” Sango and Miroku were ready to jump in the middle of the fight when Arcangel appeared.

 

“That's quite enough boys. I know that both of you care for Kagome. How do you think she would feel if you two were to fight in the middle of an important meeting?” Kagome's suitors stopped and looked over at a woman they had only seen once since they arrived in the mountain side palace. They immediately returned to their seats with their arms crossed over their chests, like two kids being unjustly punished.

 

`How in the hell can this woman say that she is related to Kagome? They look nothing alike.' InuYasha thought to himself. `I know that I don't like Sesshomaru, but, there is no arguin' that we're brothers; the fucker looks just like me. Well minus the ears, the markings and the stick up his ass.'

 

“My, What a vulgar vocabulary you have Prince InuYasha.” Arcangel scolding the poor hanyou, “I know that you must be annoyed with me, but, there is no reason to think like that about your brother.” She sighed looking at the confused hanyou, “Oh well, I guess there is no point in trying.” Arcangel replied.

 

`What the fuck.' InuYasha thought with a rather surprised look on his face.

 

“Oh dear, I forgot.” Arcangel said and put her hand on her head as though it were the most obvious thing in the world. “I'm a telepath. I can hear what you are thinking… and if I were you Miroku I wouldn't do it.”

 

Miroku looked up at the winged goddess like he had gotten his had caught in the candy jar. “Why Lady Arcangel I have no idea what you are talking about…” He was cut off as a hand came flying at his face and made a loud smacking sound; complements of Sango of course.

 

“That is what I was talking about. Never grope a woman unless they ask for it.” Arcangel said with a giggle, “Well now that that's out of the way lets get down to business. I want to lay the ground rules down before my granddaughter gets out here.” Everyone settled down as they waited for the woman to speak.

 

“Kagome has one week to choose whom she would like to mate. The two of you,” she pointed to Kouga and then to InuYasha, “will be given three days to spend with her. On the seventh day she will make her choice and take a mate. Kouga, since you were the first to arrive you will have the first day with her and InuYasha will have the last. Each day will begin after breakfast and end after dinner. Do you both understand so far?” She received two nods in the affirmative.

 

“Now there are rules to this courtship. Rule number one: Neither mate candidate can intrude during the others day with Kagome. If they do the intruder looses and will not mate Kagome. Rule number two: Displays of affection and gifts are allowed, but, under no circumstances is the act of rutting to occur. Should this happen the Kagome will not be able to mate anyone. And finally Rule number Three: There will be no physical fighting between the two of you at any time. I will not give my only granddaughter to a Neanderthal. Is that understood?” Again both suitors nodded in the affirmative. “Alright now to the other matter at hand. Everyone here has also been invited to discuss the growing threat that is Naraku. I understand that all of you have had or still are having problems with this menace?”

 

They all nodded. Miroku, after he recovered from his smack to the face, decided to be the spokes person for their little group, “Naraku has made an impact on all of our lives, and not in a fanciful nature either. All the men in my family, including myself, have been cursed with the wind tunnel. Eventually it sucked them all into it and caused their deaths, the same will eventually happen to me.” He said as holding up his cursed hand, and then motioned toward Sango, “Sango's entire village was killed by the evil hanyou and her brother was possessed by tainted jewel shards.” Sango hung her head and a single tear crested her eyes at the memory. “Shippo has also lost his family because of the jewel that Naraku tainted.” Finally he motioned to InuYasha, “InuYasha has suffered the most because of the creature. He lost his first love at the hands of Naraku and so much more.” InuYasha listened as Miroku spoke briefly about his problems and could only hope that this Arcangel had answers. “We are all constantly haunted by this evil in one way or another. He must be stopped at all costs.”

 

Kouga nodded his head in approval, “The monk is right. Naraku has caused all of us some sort of pain. He destroyed most of my clan and that of our sister village in the north. If he is not stopped there is no telling what he might do.”

 

Sesshomaru finally took it upon himself to add his opinion, “This Sesshomaru has had problems with the vile hanyou as well. The one known as Naraku has caused me great annoyance. Continually thirsting for power and slowly destroying my lands in the process.” He stopped for a moment and looked back to the woman at the head of the table. “We have all voiced our concerns on this matter, but, what is it you intend to do about it?”

 

All the occupants of the table looked at Arcangel who stood calmly confidently and spoke, “I simply propose an alliance. Obviously everyone here has been fighting the same battle, just not together. Perhaps you might have better luck if you attack him as a whole and not separately.” Arcangel looked at all her guests and smiled, “I know that it will take some time to think about this proposal. You may all stay in my home until you come to a decision. But know this; I will not tolerate fighting. This is neutral ground, if you wish to spar have at it, but there will be no fights to the death. Understood?” No one objected. “Very well on to the main event; Kagome you can come out now dear.”

 

-Outside the Dining Hall-

 

Kagome stood outside the dining hall and took in a deep breath. `It's now or never. I can do it.' While she was scared shitless by what InuYasha might think she was pretty happy about her appearance.

 

Her hair was pulled up into a loose bun while a few stray strands of hair curled around to frame her face. The barest essentials of make-up were applied, light blue eye-shadow to match her dress and lip gloss to make her lips look kissable. The dress was surprisingly not as revealing as she thought it would be; it had strings that tied around her neck and the back of the dress dipped 5 inches above her butt allowing free movement of her wings. The front dipped to lay just above the swell of her breasts clinging to her like a second skin while the rest of the dress ran to the floor; and just like her grand mother she decided to go bare foot.

 

Allowing one last look at herself in the mirror next to the dining hall and nodding her head in approval she got all the courage she could muster she walked in to the room.

 

The first thing she noticed was her `Grams' she seemed to be giving her a smile of encouragement. Kagome smiled back. Sesshomaru looked bored as always, Rin looked like she had stars in her eyes and Shippo did too; Kagome smiled and winked at them as she passed by. Miroku was passed out on the floor with not one but two fading palm prints on his face; Sango's work no doubt, considering the satisfied look on her face. `I'll ask her what happened later.'

 

When she got to the end of the table she looked at her two suitors. Kouga met her gaze with a loving hungry look, but, InuYasha was looking at her like she had grown another head. Before Kouga could say anything about Kagome's new appearance InuYasha began to yell at her.

 

“There's no way in hell you are Kagome!” He said as he pointed a finger at her, “I fought you when I got here. This has to be a sick joke.” He turned and looked at Arcangel, “What are you playing at old woman. I want to know where the real Kagome is right now.”

 

Kagome slowly approached InuYasha and put one of her hands on his shoulder, “It's me InuYasha, I promise. Close your eyes take a deep breath and tell me what you smell.”

 

Reluctantly he closed his eyes and did as he was asked. `Well I smell wolf shit, my bastard brother, the monk, Sango, the twerp and…,' he went around the room making sure everyone smelled like they were supposed to and finally settled on the being in front of him. `She smells like lavender and sunshine, just like Kagome. But if she really is Kagome then why did she fight with me and why did she call me…' he couldn't bring himself to say it. “I am going to regret this, but, if you really are Kagome you have a lot of explaining to do and….” He paused for a moment and lowered his head, “say sit.”

 

Kagome looked at him like he had lost his mind. `Well he asked for it.' Shrugging her shoulders she pointed to the area behind him, “Alright if you really want me to, but, why don't you move away from the table. I don't think that my grandma would want you to damage her property.”

 

“Whatever Bitch, it's not like anything is going to happen anyway.” He stated in an annoyed tone. `Man I hope it doesn't.' He silently prayed.

 

“SIT”

 

“Gah!” Was herd from a poor little hanyou prostrate on the floor.

 

“Kagome, I don't think that he got the message. Why don't you do it again?” Shippo yelled with an evil grin on his face.

 

“Shippo that's enough,” Kagome scolded as she leaned down to help InuYasha off the floor. “I think that he knows now, right?”

 

He nodded and accepted her hand to help him up. “Yeah, I do wench; but you still got a lotta' explainin' to do… You can start with telling us why you look like that.”

 

For once Kouga agreed with the hanyou, “Yeah babe why do you look like that. You were beautiful before, but, now you're gorgeous.” Kouga scrunched his face in irritation, “Oi, dog-shit you can let go of my Kagome now!” With Kouga's rather rude comment InuYasha reluctantly let go of her hand.

 

Kagome let out a sigh, `I suppose old habits die hard; and I guess I do owe them an explanation.' Fortunately Arcangel came to the rescue.

 

“I am sure that Kagome would love to tell all of you what has happened in the last week.” She motioned at the front of the table, “But why don't we begin our meal first. I know that many of you haven't had a proper meal in some time.” With the snap of her fingers food began to seemingly appear out of nowhere and the meal began.

 

During dinner Kagome regaled the tale of her father, her transformation and the training she had undergone. InuYasha showed a knowing glint as she retold the fight they had and profusely apologized for calling him a `half-breed'. He gave his signature `Keh' letting her know in her own way she had been forgiven.

 

Kouga showered her with compliments on her new looks and asked for a chance to spar with her. She nodded told him that would be a great idea for their first day together. InuYasha on the other hand was silently hoping Kagome kicked the shit of the wolf. `Fucker would deserve it.'

 

On the other end of the table Arcangel was talking with Sango about old battles. While Sesshomaru seemed to be focusing intently on his food; unbeknownst to everyone in the room his thigh was being groped by the very woman that invited him there.

 

`This woman is even more gifted that I originally thought.' Sesshomaru silently mused as a hand slid further up to cup his rather prominent bulge. `I hope that she knows that she is playing with fire.' He repressed a groan as he looked up and met the amused gaze of Arcangel. `I believe that she does.'

 

“Is everything to your liking Lord Sesshomaru?” She purred as she withdrew her hand and began to dine once more. `Poor little puppy. I am going to have him under me before the night is over… Although with the way he is looking at me he might have me under him. Either way I am getting some.' Arcangel's smile widened. `Thank the God's; it's been one hell of a dry spell.'

 

Sesshomaru met her gaze and calmly replied, “Yes everything is perfect. And the service is impeccable.” Arcangel held back a giddy laugh at his answer and managed to give a smile of approval instead.

 

After everyone finished their meal they were instructed to return to their quarters for the evening. Kouga and InuYasha both walked her to her room and bid her good night in their own way. InuYasha merely gave her a hug and the customary, “Good night wench.”

 

Kouga followed suit hugging her and saying, “Good night My Kagome.”

 

Once on the other side of the door and safely in her room Kagome let out a sigh and plopped on her bed. “That went better than I thought it would.” She let out another sigh, “It's going to be really hard to choose. InuYasha has always been there for me, but, hasn't really shown me any kind of affection until today. And Kouga is really sweet, but, can he treat me like a person and not like a possession…. I guess only time will tell.”

 

 

 

 

Okay that's it for the new chapter. I know that it is really rough, but, I just needed to get something out there. Get me back into the writing world. Comments are welcome and so are suggestions. I have a general idea on how the story is going to work out. I do need ideas for the “dates” though. I know how Kouga's first and last are going to go, but, not the second. I also know how InuYasha's last date is going to work out, but, not the first two. I also need to write an Arcangel/Sesshomaru lemon. Should it be the next chapter or should it be Kagome's first date?

 

Next Time on A Hidden Angel?????? You decide. The next chapter is in the readers hands.