InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Rags to Riches ❯ Meeting New People ( Chapter 6 )

Disclaimer: Okay, here's the part I hate. We have been through this, I DO NOT own Inuyasha or anyone one of his friends or enemies.

A/N: This chapter took a while to write. I had a lot of writer's block for this chapter. Please bear with me if it's not that good. Well, hope you enjoy anyway.

Chapter 6- Meeting new People

Miroku pointed a finger to the palace beyond a few hills, "That's Inuyasha's palace."

Sango's and Kagome's eyes bulged at the sight of it.

"It's…its so huge." commented Sango with astonishment.

Kagome `wowed' as they got closer and closer to the palace. It was certainly big. There were four tours visible to the eye, two upfront and two in the back. The front of the castle was tall and wide. A huge draw bride, with a moat surrounding it covered the entrance of the castle. The castle looked to be about 20 stories high. Men were stationed on almost every corner. Some were looked to be humans, while others could have easily been demons.

"Inuyasha, your palace is amazing." said Kagome, still in complete awe at its grandness.

Inuyasha's lips curved into a floppy smirk, "Feh, that's nothing, wait `till you see the inside."

Both Miroku and Inuyasha hit the reigns of their horses and began galloping.

Sango edged closer to Miroku, smiling to herself as she felt the wind whip across her face.

Kagome let out a joyful laugh as she felt the horse ride harder and faster against the green, grassy hills. Strands of ebony locks swayed gracefully behind her as the wind fluttered against her hair.

"This is so much fun!" she squealed happily, as she leaned closer to Inuyasha's body.

The scenery around them seemed hazy and fuzzy as the horses sped through the trees, but the girls were still able to make out a few details. The trees were huge and of all different kinds. A small pond past their view as the horses continued their way. Faint shapes of forest animals could be seen taking sips of the cool, fresh water. The closer they got to the castle, the bigger it seemed to become. Beside the castle, only a few yards away, was a stable; Inuyasha's and Miroku's destination.

The reigns on the horses were pulled, causing the galloping beasts to slow their pace. The stable was large enough to fit about 20 horses, including the two that were currently making their way.

"Hey, Kouga, get these horses inside their stables!" yelled Inuyasha.

A young man, about the age of 17 came out. He was wearing brown pants, a white linen shirt, with a few smudges here and there. His jet black hair held tight in a high ponytail. His features were that of the rugged handsome type. Piercing cobalt eyes glared at the silver-haired hanyou.

"What do you want, Inutrasha." he replied, his voice holding a hint of arrogance.

Inuyasha glared back at the wolf-demon, "You heard me Kouga. I said put the horses back in their stables, feed them and then brush them. Or is your tiny wolf brain too small to comprehend that?"

Kagome looked at Inuyasha and then at Kouga, `Wolf brain? Is he a demon?'

Inuyasha got off his horse and held out his arms for Kagome, who still deep in thought. After a few moments he growled, "Will you get off the horse!?"

Kagome eyes looked down to see Inuyasha waiting for her, his arms outstretched. "Oh, sorry Inuyasha." She took in a deep breathe and jumped off the horse. She felt Inuyasha's arms securely fastened around her waist, and soft ground beneath her feet. Her blue eyes gazed up at Inuyasha as she gave a thankful smile. Suddenly she whipped around to come in sight with Kouga.

Like Inuyasha, he a few good inches taller than her. Kouga's cobalt eyes roamed Kagome's body from top to bottom. "Hey, I'm Kouga. I don't think I've had the pleasure in meeting you before."

His roaming eyes caused Kagome to blush, "Uh…hi. I'm Kagome. I came here to see if I could get a job as a maid here, with my friend Sango."

Kouga's hands covered one of Kagome petite ones, "I'm sure he won't have a problem giving a pretty girl like you the job."

Kagome laughed nervously as she felt her face grow more crimson, "Th…thank you Kouga."

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The three other youths were looking on in the background. Sango held a faint smile on her face as she looked at Inuyasha from the corner of her eye, `He looks like he's jealous, but that's impossible.Well, Kouga seems to have hit it off with Kagome.'

"Doesn't Inuyasha look like he's seething with jealousy?" whispered Miroku in her ear.

Sango looked beside her and nodded, "I was just thinking that." she whispered back.

Inuyasha turned half way as he cracked his knuckles, "I'm not seething with anything! Got it!?" he said, in an eerie, low, menacing voice.

Sango looked surprised at the tone of his voice, while Miroku just sighed at shook his head, "Of course Inuyasha."

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Kagome was looking at her cupped hands nervously, `Is he flirting with me?'she asked herself.

Kouga raised Kagome hands, still cupped with his, up to his face, "Kagome, you are one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen…."

`Oh my god, he is flirting with me.' Kagome's cheeks felt like they were on fire.

"So Kagome, what do you say?"

Kagome looked up at Kouga, "Uh…" `That's not an answer!' she reprimanded herself.

Kouga raised an eyebrow at Kagome, "Kagome, is there something wrong?"

She dropped her hands from Kouga's, "No, nothing is wrong Kouga. I'm sorry, but what did you ask me before?"

Kouga gave Kagome a toothy smile; fangs were seen at the corners of his mouth. "I asked if you wanted to go horse riding with me tonight?"

`He is a demon!'

"You…you're a demon." Her voice was filled with excitement.

Kouga's smile was replaced with a frown, "Is that a problem?" he asked irritably.

Kagome smiled, "No, it's just I've never seen a wolf demon before. Do you have a tail?" her sapphire eyes shone brightly.

Kouga's toothy grin appeared back on his face, "Yeah, take a look for yourself." He swished his furry, brown tail from side to side.

Kagome giggled, "Oh wow. That must be really fun."

Kouga shrugged his shoulders, "Sometimes you forget it's there. So, what do you say?"

Kagome's happy expression changed to blank, "Well, uh…"

"Kouga stop flirting with Kagome!" shouted a voice.

Both Kouga and Kagome turned sideways to see an angry Inuyasha approaching them, with Sango and Miroku right behind him.

"Kouga go tend to the horses before I get my father involved." he growled.

Kouga glared at Inuyasha before making his leave back to tend the horses.

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Kagome gaped at Inuyasha, "You said my name." she whispered.

Inuyasha stared at Kagome with confusion, "What are you babbling about?"

She approached Inuyasha slowly, "You said my name for the first time. Are you going to keep using it?"

Inuyasha stared at his feet, "Yeah, whatever." He turned his back on her and left towards the palace.

Sango came up next to Kagome. Kagome turned to Sango, "What was that about?"

"Seems to me that Inuyasha was jealous of Kouga." she replied.

Kagome looked from Sango to Miroku, "No, that can't be."

Miroku shook his head, "I wouldn't be too sure Kagome. Inuyasha and Kouga have been at each other's throats. When Inuyasha really likes something, he gets somewhat possessive and..."

"Hold your horses Miroku." Kagome stood before Miroku, hands on hips with one foot tapping against the ground, "I am not Inuyasha's property and both he and I most certainly don't like each other."

Miroku's amethyst eyes shone brightly against the sun, "I never questioned whether you liked him or not."

Kagome couldn't think of anything intelligent to say, "Ahh…umm…"

Sango looked at her best friend's loss of words, "Let's go head to the palace. We really would like to talk to Lord Inu Taisho."

Miroku nodded and led them away.

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Inuyasha entered his father's office. He flung the doors open without consent, "Dad, I need to talk to you."

Lord Inu Taisho looked up from his from desk, "Inuyasha, how many times have I told you to knock before you enter." he said rather tiredly.

"Dad, about those maid positions, I found two peasant girls who are willing to take them."

Lord Inu Taisho once again looked up from his papers, this time with interest, "Really? They are willing to work here even after all the rumors?"

Inuyasha nodded his head.

His father clapped his hands together, "Perfect. Where are these ladies?"

"Right here uncle." said Miroku as he and both teenage girls emerged into the room.

Lord Inu Taisho eyebrows shot up, "Hello young ladies. Are you the ones interested in the jobs?"

Sango and Kagome bowed, "Yes your lordship."

A smile tugged at his lips, while Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Will you ladies please excuse me. I need a word with my son and nephew."

Both girls stood up straight again, "Yes, of course." They both exited out the door and shut it behind them.

Kagome gazed over to Sango, "I wonder why he wants to speak to them?" she asked in a hushed voice.

Looking to both sides of the long corridor, the girls checked to make sure no one was in sight. Trying not to look suspicious both of them pressed an ear on the door.

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Lord Inu Taisho looked expectantly at his son and nephew, "Do you boys have any idea how old those young girls are?"

Miroku nodded, "Yup. Sango, the beauty you saw in the pink dress is 17, while the other beauty, Kagome, the one in the pale blue dress in 16."

Both Inu Taisho and Inuyasha rolled their amber eyes.

He cleared his throat, "Well, I'm afraid that I can't them in."

"Why not!?" Inuyasha almost yelled.

His father's amber eyes blazed over to Inuyasha, "Don't take that tone with me Inuyasha. I can not take them because the positions have already been filled by two kitsune youkai and their young son."

Inuyasha growled in frustration, "Come on dad. Give them another position then. Miroku and me found them halfway away from here. They live on the border of the northern lands."

"I'm sorry Inuyasha, but I don't have anymore positions open. There is nothing more I could do."

"If I may suggest something uncle." interjected Miroku.

Inu Taisho moved his gaze over to Miroku, "I'm listening Miroku."

Miroku put both hands behind his back, "Why not let them become our personal maids. Inuyasha can employ Kagome and I'll employ Sango."

Inuyasha smirked at his cousin's idea, `Finally, Miroku uses his head for once, but then again maybe not.'Inuyasha brought his attention back to his father.

"Well, dad, since you can't do anything about it; we can. What do you say?"

Inu Taisho sighed and shook his head, "Okay, you guys win, but remember they are under your care and responsibility."

"No need to worry that silver-haired head of yours uncle. Inuyasha and I will take good care of them." Miroku held a very triumphant smile on his face.

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Sango and Kagome took their ears off the door. They faced each other with huge grins on their faces.

They took each other's hands and began jumping up and down.

"We got the jobs Sango! We're working in THIS palace."

"I know, this is great. Our families are going to love us!"

Their joy didn't lat too long. A mysterious, feminine voice got their attention.

"If I may ask, you ladies are?"

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A/N: Okay, I really had some trouble writing this chapter. I know it's not really that good. Thanks to everyone who reviews. Please keep reviewing.