InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Not according to plan ❯ Learning your lesson the hard way!! ( Chapter 3 )

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An AU Inuyasha story by: JAL

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, the well, the tree or even the cat. This story has been written completely for non-profit and I am just using the great Rumiko Takahashi's characters for my own enjoyment.

 

Not According to Plan

 

Chapter Three: Learning your lesson the hard way

 

Feeling the limo come to a stop, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha slowly got up and stepped out onto the pavement.

 

“Remind me again why we're here?” Inuyasha spoke up, glancing around the old shrine with obvious disinterest.

 

Sesshomaru let out a small sigh, “Because the block of land that this shrine is on would be perfect for our new business headquarters.”

 

This caused the movie-star to raise an eyebrow, “Are you saying that you intend to tear down a sacred shrine so you can replace it with an office building?”

 

“Well yes little brother, otherwise we wouldn't be here right now.”

 

They both start walking up the long flight of stairs situated in front of the shrine.

 

“And does the family that own this shrine happen to know about your plans?” Inuyasha asked once they'd reached the top.

 

Sesshomaru simply shrugged, not at all fazed by his brother's sarcasm, “As I stated before Inuyasha, that's why we're here.”

 

“Well then you might as well leave!”

 

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru both turned around and found themselves coming face to face with an old man holding a broom.

 

“This shrine has been in the Higurashi family for generations. How dare you two come here and try to buy it from us so that you can build some, some…” the old man frowned, “office building.”

 

“Dad? What's going on?”

 

A woman who looked to be in her mid forties rushed over and placed a hand on the old man's shoulders. “I heard shouting.” She then noticed Inuyasha and Sesshomaru standing there. “Yes? Can I help two you gentlemen?”

 

“They were just leaving,” the old man answered for them.

 

Sesshomaru stepped forward, “We came here to offer a proposition to you about this shrine.”

 

The woman glanced between her father and the two brothers. “I see…”

 

“We're not interested!!”

 

“Dad” she scolded gently “Please calm down.”

 

The old man frowned, “But-”

 

“Dad please…now is not the time.”

 

The old man obviously wasn't happy about it, but surprisingly he said not a word more and walked away—shooting the two men dirty looks over his shoulder as he did so.

 

The woman turned her attention back to Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, “Shall we step inside?”

 

“I think that would be best.”

 

Once they were in the house, she led them to the dinning room and gestured towards the chairs, sitting down in one herself. “Please gentlemen, take a seat.”

 

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru slowly sat down, the older of the two pulling out a slip of paper from his briefcase and sliding it across the table.

 

“This is our proposition, and I think that once you read it you'll agree it's definitely one worth considering.”

 

The woman skimmed through the proposal, reading it for a few minutes before looking up and glancing between the two.

 

“This is a very generous offer” she admitted, “But I'm going to have to talk with my fath-”

 

She was cut off by the front door swinging open with a loud thud, followed by a young woman walking into the room.

 

“Hey Mum, I'm ba-”

 

Inuyasha suddenly stood up from his chair. “You!!”

 

The young woman frowned, only now just noticing her mother's guests, “Oh you have got to be kidding me” she muttered, placing the shopping bags she was carrying on the floor. “What are you doing here?”

 

Glancing between her daughter and the guest, Mrs Higurashi slowly got up out of her chair and walked over to her daughter, “Kagome? You know this man?”

 

Kagome's frown deepened, “Regrettably, I had the unfortunate experience of meeting Inuyasha last night.”

 

“Where you poured red wine all over my clothes,” the hanyou added in angrily.

 

“And I'd do it again given the chance.”

 

Placing a hand on Kagome's shoulder, Mrs Higurashi glanced down at her daughter. “Kagome, would you be so kind as to get these two gentlemen a drink?”

 

“What? Why-”

 

Kagome stopped, feeling her mother's grip tighten on her shoulder. “Sure mum,” she muttered quietly.

 

Removing her hand, Mrs Higurashi turned towards Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, “I must step outside for a minute and discuss with my father your proposition.” She glanced down at Kagome, “But my daughter will be happy to get you two some refreshments while you wait.”

 

Watching her mother leave, Kagome let out an exasperated sigh as glanced between the two brothers. “What drinks can I get you two?”

 

“I don't require a drink.” Sesshomaru stated coolly.

 

Inuyasha on the other hand, decided this would be a perfect opportunity for some payback. “I think I'll have a…” he paused for a moment, trying to think of a particularly hard order. “How about…a glass of mineral water with five and a half ice cubes and twenty three drops of lemon juice?”

 

Gritting her teeth, Kagome forced herself to nod. “I'll be right back.”

 

…Oh he is so gonna pay.

 

Kagome turned around and headed towards the kitchen. Once she left, Sesshomaru gave Inuyasha an irritated glare. “In case you forgot, we're actually here for a reason other than you getting back at some human girl.”

 

Giving his brother a smug smile, Inuyasha shrugged his shoulders and sat back down at the table. “Why not kill two birds with one stone. Besides,” he added in “At least this way she'll learn not to mess with me should we ever meet again.”

 

A couple of minutes later Kagome walked back into the room, her frown deepening as she shoved the cup into Inuyasha's hands.

 

“Here's your drink.” She muttered bitterly.

 

“Wow, I'm impressed…you seem to finally be learning your place.” The smug smile across Inuyasha's face widened as he grabbed the glass out of Kagome's hand. “I could definitely get used to this.”

 

Unfortunately for Inuyasha however he was so wrapped up in his supposed victory that he failed to notice the strange smell wafting from his drink that as a half demon should have been fairly obvious.

 

…until he swallowed a large mouthful that is.

 

Kagome raised a hand to her mouth in mock surprise, “Oh gosh, I'm sorry…” she exclaimed, watching Inuyasha fall off his chair and cough up the remaining liquid. “It seems that instead of lemon juice, I must have accidentally added vinegar instead”

 

She gave him a small shrug, “Whoops…clumsy me.”

 

Kagome: 2

 

Inuyasha: 0

 

~*~

 

“Okay, wait…tell me once more…” Shippo paused for a moment, still not sure he had heard right. “You mean to say that Inuyasha Takahashi…the Inuyasha Takahashi was at your family's shrine last week?”

 

Kagome sighed from her end of the phone, “Yes Shippo,” she replied for the third time.

 

“And that he and his brother offered a proposition to buy your shrine?” he added.

 

Rolling her eyes, Kagome shook her head. “Yes, Shippo.”

 

“Kagome!! Why didn't you call me?” the young journalist exclaimed indignantly.

 

She walked into her kitchen and started rummaging through the fridge, the phone nestled in between her shoulder and her ear. “Oh come on, Shippo. Cut me some slack.” Kagome pulled out a can of coke, “I was a little preoccupied.”

 

“I guess…but still, what a wasted opportunity.”

 

Hoisting herself up onto the kitchen bench Kagome took a sip of her drink. “Shippo, it's not like anything exciting happened. Inuyasha stormed off after the whole `vinegar in his water' thing that I told you about, and his brother left as soon as my mother told him that she and gramps had to think it over for a while.”

 

“Yes, but Inuyasha would have been off guard while he was there, and I might have been able to fulfil my lifetime career goal and have gotten an interview with him.” Shippo replied.

 

Kagome frowned, “Why would you want to do that?”

 

“Hello?” he stated like it was obvious, “Do you know how much it would boost my career if I could get an interview with Inuyasha?”

 

“Why can't you just get an interview the next time you see him at one of those parties you're always going to for work?” she asked.

 

Shippo let out a small sigh, “Because Inuyasha never gives out interviews to anyone. He's one of the most private celebrities you could possibly think of,” he explained. “That's one of the reasons why the public find him so interesting…hardly anyone knows anything about him.”

 

“I don't see why anyone would want to know anything about him. It's not like he's that fascinating.”

 

This caused Shippo to groan, “Kagome, you have to be the only person I know that seems determined to hate Inuyasha at all costs. I mean, is it because you just hate all movie stars, or is it Inuyasha in particular?”

 

Kagome hopped down off the bench and walked over to her kitchen table to sit down. “Look, all I'm saying is that people should spend more of their time worrying about their own lives, instead of trying to pry into others. And besides…” she took another sip of her coke, shuffling the phone over to her other ear. “If Inuyasha never gives out interviews, how are you expecting to get one anyway?”

 

“Well…” Shippo began, “At first I wasn't too sure, but now—I'm starting to get an idea…”

 

I don't know if I like where this is heading… Kagome thought to herself.

 

“Shippo…” she asked hesitantly, “What exactly are you going to do?”

 

He let out a small chuckle, “Actually, it's not what I'm going to...it's what you're going to do.”

 

Kagome raised an eyebrow, “What on earth are you talking about?”

 

“Well, it's really quite simple.” Shippo replied. “Kagome, I want you to convince Inuyasha to let me interview him.”

 

“WHAT?!”

 

Standing up from her chair, Kagome found herself pacing around the room. “Are you insane?”

 

“No. It's the perfect plan.”

 

She scoffed, “Uh…hello? This is me we're talking about here, Shippo…me.” Kagome frowned, “You know? The one who dumped red wine all over Inuyasha's pants, kneed him in the balls and spiked his drink with vinegar all in the course of two days.”

 

“That's exactly why you're perfect.” Shippo explained. “You'd be able to interact with Inuyasha without getting all flustered and stuff like the rest of the female population would. And besides…” he added in, “It would be much easier for a woman to get close to Inuyasha then a man.”

 

“But I don't want to do it,” Kagome exclaimed, “Can't you get someone else?”

 

“Who else could be better than you? Please…will you do this for me?” Shippo pleaded.

 

“No, I won't do it. There's no way I'm going to spend my free time trying to befriend Inuyasha so that you can get an interview.”

 

Shippo let out a small sigh, “Please? I really need this!”

 

Frowning, Kagome continued to pace around the room. “I don't care; I still refuse to do it”

 

“Oh come on, Kagome. In all the years we've known each other, when have I ever asked you for a favour?”

 

“How about the time I had to wake up at three o'clock in the morning to drive you to the airport just so you could get a photo of Kagura Kashumatai.”

 

“That was only one time.”

 

“Or how about the time you tried to convince me to crash tackle that Korean singer so you could have a story to report?”

 

“Okay, so maybe I went a little too far that particular time.”

 

“Or how abou-”

 

“Alright! Alright!” Shippo interrupted, “I do ask a lot of you, Kagome. But you have to understand that this could be my one big break!!”

 

Rubbing her forehead, Kagome let out a resigned sigh. “Why do I get the feeling you're never going to take no for an answer?

 

“Because you know deep down in your heart you would do anything for such a great and loyal friend?”

 

“You are so gonna pay for this.”

 

~*~

 

Inuyasha jolted awake as a shirt and a pair of pants were suddenly flung at his face.

 

“What the?” he muttered, sitting up in his deck chair.

 

Shoving the clothes off his face, Inuyasha noticed Sango standing there. “For the sake of your laundry maid,” she let out a small chuckle, “Please don't piss off women holding red wine in the future.”

 

Inuyasha glanced between Sango and the clothes in his hands and held them up. “And the reason you felt it necessary to chuck these at my face was?”

 

“To knock some sense into you.”

 

Sango walked over and sat down on the deck chair besides the movie-star.

 

“So…” she began.

 

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow, “So…what?”

 

Reaching over and grabbing the drink off the table between their deckchairs, Sango gave Inuyasha a small smile as she took a sip. “I heard about what happened to you on Sunday.” She spoke up. “Is it true that not only did you run into the same woman from Saturday, but that she got the best of you once again?”

 

The only answer she received was an irritated growl followed by its owner sliding back down in his deck chair.

 

“I'll take that as a yes.”

 

Inuyasha's eyes narrowed as he glared across at Sango. “Is there any particular reason why you're bringing this up, or did you just come here to annoy me?”

 

“Well…I do enjoy annoying you once in awhile, but actually yes, I am here on business.” Her face turned serious. “I wanted to talk to you about you and your brother's plan for that shrine across town.”

 

“How is it that you know everything that's happening in my life?”

 

Shrugging, the raven haired publicist took another sip of his drink. “It's my job to know everything that's happening where you're concerned, Inuyasha. I am your publicist after all.” She added in. “But seriously, back to what I said before.”

 

The hanyou frowned, “Yeah? What about the plans for the shrine?”

 

“It would probably be best if you didn't attract any negative media attention your way.”

 

This caused Inuyasha to sit back up in his chair. “Why do you think I'd be attracting negative attention?”

 

Sango shot him a sceptical look. “You're a famous movie star and you're planning on demolishing a sacred shrine for an office building, so, it is most likely that if you don't do it diplomatically and secretly—you'll get bad publicity.” She explained. “Therefore, if you want to avoid this bad publicity, I suggest you remain on the Higurashi's—especially Kagome Higurashi's—good side so that they have no reason to report anything bad about you to the press.”

 

Inuyasha's eyes widened in disbelief, “Jeez…you really do know everything that's going on in my life, don't you?”

 

“As I said before, it's my job.”

 

He shook his head, “True, but seriously, please tell me you're joking?” he scoffed, “You don't really expect me to be nice to that woman, do you?”

 

“Well, if you want to maintain good publicity then yes, I thi-”

 

“Speaking of good publicity, Sango,” Miroku suddenly interrupted, walking towards them both. “Did you remind Inuyasha about next week?”

 

Raising an eyebrow, the movie-star glanced between his agent and his publicist. “What's on next week?”

 

“Koga's birthday party.” Miroku and Sango answered in unison.

 

Inuyasha frowned, “And the reason this concerns me is?”

 

Shoving his client's legs aside, Miroku sat down. “Because you're going to be attending.”

 

“What? Why?”

 

“It would be inappropriate for you not to go.”

 

The inu-hanyou scowled, his frown deepening, “Who cares?”

 

“Inuyasha!!” Sango scolded. “You and Koga co-stared in the latest movie together; you know very well why you have to go.”

 

He rolled his eyes, “I'm an actor, therefore—I act!! We may have co-stared as best friends, but you know as well as I do that Koga and I are anything but.”

 

Sango shrugged her shoulders, “It doesn't matter if it was only an act.”

 

“You still have to go,” Miroku added in.

 

“And,” Sango spoke up once again, “You have to make sure you're on your best behaviour.”

 

However, as she said this Inuyasha was surprised to notice that Sango was looking more towards Miroku than himself.

 

“Hey!!” Miroku exclaimed, also noticing who Sango was looking at, “What are you looking at me for?”

 

~*~

 

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Next chapter is Koga's party and it is going to be a big night for all our characters! Try not to miss it!

 

Cheers

 

Jess