InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Friday's Child ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Friday's Child:

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha..I never will (sigh). I do not own Hyer's Friday's Child either .I am just borrowing her plot (a little)...and Inuyasha's cast.

 

Summary: Rejected by the Incomparable Ayame, Viscount Inuyasha in order to gain his inheritance decides to enter into a marriage of convenience, vowing to marry the first female he sees.

 

And whom should he meet but the enchantingly innocent Kagome Higurashi, a girl who has loved him forever.

 

Characters are OOC.

 

Chapter 1:

 

"Please my Lord no more "

 

The words were spoken with much passion, and the maiden who had uttered this held both of her hands clasped over her bosom, her beautiful green eyes imploringly fixed on the handsome youth who had gotten down to his knees in front of her.

 

"But I was about to offer for you "The man spoke in a disgruntled manner.

 

"I know my Lord "The maiden averted her eyes "And my answer is no.”

 

"Feh Ayame "The man snorted, "You should let a fellow talk.”

 

"I would spare you the pain my Lord Inuyasha.”

 

"I wish you would quit talking in that theatrical fashion Ayame "Inuyasha rose from his devoted lover-like position "You have known me since we were children.”

 

It was true. Their estates were practically joined and both families shared a great friendship. But a dazzling career at the court as an acknowledged beauty, with half of the court at her feet, had made her used to a more formal mode of addressing than that preferred by her childhood companion.

 

Inuyasha was pacing in front of her, his dog years twitching. Having known him practically from the cradle had not blinded her to Inuyasha's charm .His father Inutashio was an exceptionally handsome Inuyoukai, and his mother in her youth was a renowned beauty. Inuyasha had inherited their good points, his face boyishly handsome, and the little triangles that sat atop his silver hair somehow managed to add to his appeal.

 

Inuyasha suddenly stopped in front of Ayame "Ayame would you at least listen to what I have to say?"

 

Ayame shook her head "No Inuyasha. "

 

"Why?"

 

Ayame sighed .She was in a sad predicament of not knowing her own mind. For the past year since she had had her debut at the court, Lord Inuyasha was one of her acknowledged suitors. She was flattered with his gracious attentions and enjoyed his light flirting. But she truly wasn't sure that she thought of him in that aspect. Unlike Lord Kouga, whose dark stormy beauty troubled her dreams a little? Lord Kouga was a romantic figure; tall, dark and handsome, with startling blue eyes and disheveled black hair, which was the result of pulling at his hair in moments of distraction. Inuyasha's hair was also a tad disheveled, but Ayame knew that it was the result of his valet's careful brushstrokes...

 

"We would not suit at all Inuyasha.”

 

"But Ayame..I love you!"

 

Ayame frowned. That was the whole problem. She did not believe that he actually loved her. Sure he accorded her proper respect and paid her extravagant compliments, he still did not leave chasing the ladybirds and opera dancers .Nor did his so called 'love' for her draw him away from those horrid gaming hells, or from the pastimes he indulged in, specifically designed and chosen to cause his family maximum tension and anxiety.

 

"No you don't Inuyasha.”Ayame said bluntly "If you did then you would have made the least effort to show it.”

 

"What?" Inuyasha's amber eyes flashed "I have been practically lying at your feet for the past one year! I attended every one of those stupid balls only to get a glimpse of you!"

 

"And left early to go to those horrid gaming hells of yours.”

 

Inuyasha was silent. Ayame took this opportunity to look outside .The magnificent lawns with its sparkling fountains did little to lift her mood. Three weeks prior to this she had come down with a rather childish complaint causing her very worldly-wise mother to remove her from the city to their country home on the pretext that the beauty was rather exhausted with the exertions in the town and needed to recuperate.

 

Needless to say, many suitors presented themselves at Lord Haruki's country home for a glimpse of the beauty only to be greeted by the forbidding aspect of the butler. Forced to relinquish their flowers, poems and serenades at the door, they were promptly sent on their way without even an offer for refreshment.

 

Inuyasha however, owing to his familiarity with Lord Haruki's estate, chose a rather underhand way to get Ayame alone .He rode over to the estate and entered the mansion through the large windows that opened into the back lawn. Which led to this situation...

 

"Look Ayame, you know me since childhood "Inuyasha began "I have always loved you .I adored your beauty.”

 

"Liar .You said I was a fox and I had foxy colored hair.”

 

"I did "Inuyasha was appalled by this heresy.”But admit this Ayame, I have always had a marked affection for you.”

 

"No you didn't "Ayame said frankly "In fact if you had a preference then it was for little Kagome Higurashi.”

 

"Kagome?"

 

"Yes .You made her carry your bag, fetch your ball and take part in all those horrible sports that would hurt her .She was such a baby .She should have known better than to follow a bully like you!"

 

"I never bullied her!"Inuyasha said defensively "In fact I treated her much better than those three cats"

 

Here he was referring to Kagome's three cousins. Then he turned towards Ayame "But you are the one I love.”

 

"Rubbish!"

 

At this point Inuyasha realized that he had not displayed much lover like ardor .So he proceeded to take Ayame in his arms and kiss her; instead receiving a box on his ears for his pain.

 

"Ouch!"Inuyasha's eyes read murder.

 

Ayame strategically receded behind a small table for protection.

 

"I swear Ayame.If I catch you..”Inuyasha's eyes flashed and then became soft as he took in the beauty in front of him "No..Ayame..I would not hurt a hair on that beautiful head of yours..”

 

He sighed "Look Ayame..Marry me ..We will get along famously.”

 

"No Inuyasha. It will not do at all.”

 

"Dammit Ayame! If you don't marry me I am finished!"

 

Ayame stiffened as color came rushing to her cheeks "So, you decided to offer for me only to extradite yourself from your pile of gambling depths.”Her voice was rigid with anger.

 

"No” Too late Inuyasha realized his mistake, and proceeded to dig a bigger hole for himself "Well yes..But not entirely..”

 

"I see" The words were spoken in chilling accents.

 

"You don't understand Ayame "Inuyasha tried to explain, "What can I do if my inheritance is bound up in that ridiculous trust? Besides that is not the reason I offered for you. There are scores of other women I could have offered for if I wanted only to get my inheritance. But I ..You are the only one who makes me want to have a commitment...”

 

"Stop My Lord "Ayame's voice was rigid with anger "You should go and offer to those scores of women waiting for you because I will not marry you!"

 

Inuyasha's volatile temper flared "Ayame..I swear you are being unreasonable.”

 

"How dare you..”Her voice shook "You libertine..You rake .."She burst into tears "I wish you would leave me alone..”

 

She pointed at the door dramatically "GO!"

 

Seeing Ayame's tears made Inuyasha feel guilty but before he could attempt to console her, Lady Mimiru, Ayame's mother chanced to come in and rather masterfully escorted him out of the door.

 

"How nice of you to visit "She said escorting Inuyasha out of the door, completely ignoring his protests. It had taken her but a glance to measure the situation and take complete control of it "But you see dear boy, Ayame is not yet well enough to receive you or any other visitors. Her condition is too fragile now. By the way give my regards to your dear mother.”

 

Seeing the viscount safely out of the estate, Lady Mimiru turned towards her sniffling daughter "Dry your eyes child. Tears have the very disagreeable effect of reddening a females eyes.”

 

Ayame dried her tears sniffing a delicate lavender scented handkerchief.

 

"So he offered for you.”

 

"Yes. But ..I refused him. "

 

"A brilliant match, I should say, but nowhere as brilliant as the Duke of Northwood.”

 

"Mother I am not so mercenary "Ayame spoke in imploring accents.

 

"Rubbish child "Lady Mimiru waved her hand indulgently "I see that you have become unduly stressed. Come let me get you some tea."

 

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Inuyasha was having a bad day. First the one person he was convinced he was desperately in love with rejected him. Next, he found his mother in the presence of his uncle. Lord Hitoshi, a man Inuyasha 's must kill list was only spared due to blood relation with his mother. However Inuyasha did little to hide his obvious distaste for the man.

 

Therefore he reacted "Good God! You are still here?"

 

Lord Hitoshi a very plump gentleman with an invincible smile and overly jovial attitude never allowed himself to be disturbed by his nephew's rudeness and frequent incivility. Instead he smiled broadly than before "Yes I am still here dear boy, by my position at my sister's bedside.”

 

"Feh "

 

His mother who had fortified herself with a vast arsenal of smelling salts for the interview with her only son spoke in a shaking voice "Have you no respect for the sensibilities of my brother? I don't know where I would be, so alone in my ailing and lonely state, if I had not my brother to support me through all this.”She gave a sad wan smile and dramatically closed her eyes. Her voice quite successfully camouflaged an iron constitution and a will to always have her own way.

 

But her words were quite lost on Inuyasha "Feh "he snorted, "Ten to one it is my uncle's continuous presence that wears you down.”

 

"Inuyasha!"His mother spoke in scandalized accents.

 

"Come, come sister "Lord Hitoshi gently patted his sister, Lady Tashio's hand "I will not take offence of the words of a man so wronged in love.”

 

Inuyasha's eyebrow twitched. News certainly did travel fast.

 

"Oh my poor boy "Lady Tashio now turned to Inuyasha "In every way so eligible..If only Ayame had agreed to marry you, I go could in peace."

 

"Where would you go? If you want to go to the Dower house you can go! I am not stopping you. While you are at it take my uncle with you .I will not protest "He added generously.

 

"Inuyasha "Lady Tashio smiled indulgently "Sometimes I think that you willfully misunderstand. Surely, you are aware of the ailing state of my health."

 

"Feh mother "Inuyasha was untouched by his mother's sad smile "You are not ill .If you were I would have smelled that illness on you!"

 

"Oh Hitoshi "Lady Tashio sunk deeper into the many cushions that supported her "Now I understand why Ayame would not consider your suit. Pray, what delicately nurtured female would accept your rude, rakish ..behavior ?"

 

Inuyasha's eyes flashed as he turned his amber eyes towards his uncle who was looking at the opposite wall with an odd saintly look on his face.

 

"Imagine my mortification when I had to apologize to General Tori" Lady Tashio continued "You could have killed him.”

 

"Nonsense "Inuyasha scoffed "I was dared to graze the wheels of five coaches I passed. And it was Tori's dreadful handling of his horses that made the carriage overturn. But I fished him out of the ditch and even returned that horrible wig he wears to him .I don't see why he should complain.”

 

"Graze the wheels of five coaches you say, "Lady Tashio spoke in horrified accents "Oh Hitoshi! Why are the Gods punishing me so?"

 

"Mother don't be so dramatic.”

 

Cut short rudely in the middle o f her lament Lady Tashio glared at her son "Oh..You are impossible! Just like your Father.”

 

"Dam...dash it Mother who else would I be like?"

 

"Now, now dear boy, no need to get worked up "Lord Hitoshi decided to join in the conversation.

 

"Don't you dare call me boy "Inuyasha rounded in angrily on Hitoshi "I am many things, but I certainly am not boy anymore. Call me boy one more time and I will throw you out of that window, uncle or no uncle!"

 

"Of course, Inuyasha..”Hitoshi said, his smile never fading "But it is clear to me now why your father left your inheritance under a trust. Surely, by you are twenty-five you will surely realize the error in your ways.”

 

"Unless I get married first "There was a fire in Inuyasha's eyes.

 

"But you are not getting married.”Hitoshi pointed out.

 

"Says who?"Inuyasha got up.

 

Lady Tashio by now recognized all those signs in her younger son which she had often seen in the elder Tashio and sometimes in her older son when they were hell bent on getting something.

 

Forgetting her 'illness' she sat up straight "Inuyasha where are you going? What are you going to do?” She shrieked.

 

"To find myself a wife "Inuyasha declared striding out of the room.

 

The last thing that Lady Tashio heard before the door slammed was Inuyasha declaring...

 

"I am off to London and I will marry the first female I see!"

 

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Glossary :

 

Inuyokai :Dog -demon .