InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Rags to Riches ❯ Getting Acquainted ( Chapter 7 )

A/N: It's been so long since I last updated this story. I have been getting so much positive feedback for `Puppy Love' that I have ignored my other 2 stories. I feel bad. I don't wish for my reviewers to be angry with me for not updating quicker, but I have my reasons. Anyway, I shall try to update more promptly. Now that I have passed my first marking period and managed to make the honor roll, I feel I will have no problem updating more frequently. Anyway, I'm taking away precious reading time, so here you go, the nest chapter of `Rags to Riches!'

Disclaimer: You know what, if I wasn't afraid of being sued by someone for not writing this, I wouldn't even bother. However, seeing as it is mandatory, here I go: I DO NOT own Inuyasha. It's the depressing truth, but my therapist says I'm making progress by finally admitting it.

Chapter 7- Getting Acquainted

Kagome and Sango turned around at the sound of the unfamiliar, feminine voice. A gasp escaped their lips as they saw the woman standing only a few feet away from them.

Her ebony locks flowed breezily down her back and below her knees; almost touching the floor. She wore a silk, red kimono with silver butterflies dancing from different angles. Her eyes were brilliant amethyst, much like Miroku's. Her facial features were flawless as a pleasant smile graced her mouth.

"You ladies are?" she repeated.

Sango and Kagome shook themselves out of their trance.

"Umm, I'm Sango and this is Kagome. We arrived with Prince Miroku and Prince Inuyasha to see if we could work here."

The mystery woman walked over to them and bowed in courtesy, "I am Izayoi. It is nice to meet you Sango and Kagome."

The girls bowed back.

"We're really embarrassed that you caught us eavesdropping on Lord InuTaisho, but we were just curious to hear if he would allow us to work here." explained Kagome, adding a nervous laughter afterwards.

"Yes, he, Miroku and Inuyasha are negotiating right now." added Sango.

Izayoi let out a soft laugh, "It's alright. I myself have done so on many occasions with both of my sons. No need to worry, I'm sure Inuyasha and Miroku will have no problem swaying his judgement. Those two, along with Sesshoumaru have always had a strong hold on InuTaisho."

Both girls giggled as a question plagues their minds, `Whois Sesshoumaru?'

"You know, Miroku has the same colored eyes as you." commented Sango.

Kagome raised an eyebrow and elbowed her friend lightly as she smirked. Sango looked away as she felt a blush make its way to her cheeks.

Izayoi nodded, "But of course. I am his aunt, it runs in the family. His mother and I share similar traits." She turned around as began walking down the corridor.

Sango's and Kagome's mouth dropped to a dangerous level.

"If she's Miroku aunt and he's Inuyasha's cousin that would make her…"

"Inuyasha's mother and the Lady of the Western Lands." finished Kagome.

Izayoi looked back at the girls, "Well, come on. I'll show you girls the rest of the palace. I have a feeling you'll be staying with us for a while."

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"This is the dining room." Izayoi pushed open the double mahogany doors. Once they entered through the doors Kagome and Sango gasped at the sight before them.

A long mahogany table was accompanied with at least twenty matching chairs, ten on each side. Maroon curtains hung from large paned windows with gold trimmings on the rims. Six porcelain plates were placed in front of six empty chairs. The head chair and the one to the right of it had large gold goblets with four diamonds encrusted on each. The other four plates had smaller silver goblets, each with four rubies encrusted on each.

"Oh gods!" whispered Kagome and Sango. They had never seen so much gold, silver and jewels in their lives.

`Mom would love this.' thought Kagome.

`Father and Kohaku would be drooling right now.' thought Sango.

Izayoi laughed as she saw the girls' expressions, "Can you imagine, this set is just for our casual dinner. We take out the good stuff when my husband and I throw balls. That reminds me, we're having one exactly one month from today."

"Wait, did she say this is `casual' dining?" Kagome whispered in Sango's ear. She and Sango shared a look of disbelief.

Suddenly the doors behind them opened. Three figures entered the room.

Lord InuTaisho walked in with the grace and majestic presence a lord of his stature could only possess. On either side of him were Inuyasha and Miroku.

The girls clearly saw which parent had the dominant genes. InuTaisho and Inuyasha had long, silky, silver locks; the only difference being that Lord InuTaisho kept his hair in a ponytail while as Inuyasha's flowed feely down his back. Both also had gorgeous golden eyes.

"Ah, there you are Izayoi. I see you have met the newest members of our staff, or rather Inuyasha's and Miroku's personal attendees." A small grin was fighting its way to his lips.

Izayoi smiled as she placed a loving hand on her husband's chest, "Well Inuyasha and Miroku, I trust that both of you will behave with these young ladies as young, proper princes should." Her gaze shifted to the girls, "If they give you girls any trouble don't hesitate to let me know."

She began to walk out the dining room but stopped short as she came upon Miroku, "And Miroku, please keep hands to yourself." On that note she and Lord InuTaisho left the four teenagers by themselves.

"What do we do now, your majesties?" asked Sango, with a mocking tone.

Miroku came up her and cupped her hands in his, "I can think of a few things my dear Sango." A sly smile appeared on his lips.

Her eyes narrowed as she felt one of his hands creep down her back towards her butt. Without a warning, she slapped Miroku across the face, hard.

"KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF YOU LECHER!!" she yelled at the now unconscious prince.

Kagome and Inuyasha sighed as they walked away from Miroku with a fuming Sango beside them.

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The three conscious teenagers made their way into the kitchen.

"I'm hungry. I could go for a small snack." commented Inuyasha. The aroma of fresh baked biscuits reached their noses. Making sure no one was around Inuyasha took two from the tray and popped one into his mouth. As he chewed he noticed neither Kagome nor Sango took one. He swallowed and asked, "Aren't you two hungry? You could take some ya' know."

The girls smiled and took a biscuit each. They all took a seat at the table in the middle of the kitchen.

"Inuyasha, those are for after dinner!" An old woman came into the kitchen followed by a young boy with fiery auburn hair.

She walked up to the young prince and smacked the biscuit right out of his hand.

"Why'd you do that Kaede?" he asked angrily.

Kaede shook her head, "Inuyasha, ye should know better than have a snack before dinner. We have been at this since you were a young pup."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "Whatever old bag."

Kagome glared at Inuyasha and lightly slapped him on the arm.

"Oww, what was that for wench?!"

Kagome glared at Inuyasha through narrow blue slits, "Respect your elders Inuyasha, and its Kagome, not wench!"

Kaede smiled, "Thank ye child. You and your friend are new here, right?"

Kagome nodded, "Yes. I'm Kagome and this is Sango. We're Inuyasha's and Miroku's attendees."

Kaede raised an eyebrow.

Sango's eyes widened in terror, "No, no, not like that. We're just their maids. Eww, not that type of `attendee.'"

Kagome choked on her biscuit as she registered what Kaede must have been thinking. Sango patted her friend's back gently, "Are you okay Kagome?"

A cup of juice was placed before Kagome. She quickly drank it. "Thank you Kaede." she said, breathless.

"Oh, but I didn't do anything child. Shippo gave you that juice, not I."

Kagome looked down at the floor and saw the little boy that had come in with Kaede.

She gave him a bright smile, "Thank you Shippo. You saved my life." Inuyasha rolled his eyes at her comment. Kagome just glared at him menacingly.

Not noticing the exchange between the teenagers, Shippo spoke, "You welcome lady Kagome."

Kagome's attention rested back to the young boy, "Oh, Shippo, I'm not a lady. I work here with my friend Sango."

"Hello Shippo."

Shippo smiled at Sango, "Hello lady Sango."

Sango laughed, "I'm not a lady either Shippo. I work here as well."

Shippo nodded in comprehension. "I work here too, with my mom and dad. I get to help Kaede with her cooking. I helped make those biscuits."

"No wonder they taste kind of funny." said Inuyasha.

Shippo lowered his gaze to the floor as his smile faltered, "Sorry Prince Inuyasha."

Kagome and Sango hit Inuyasha on his arm, "He's just a little kid. Be nice!" reprimanded Kagome.

Kagome got up from her chair and gently hooked her finger under Shippo's chin so he could look her in the eye, "Don't pay any attention to Prince Inuyasha, he wasn't complaining when he was eating them all himself. They are very delicious; Sango and I enjoyed them very much."

Shippo's emerald eyes lightened up immediately and his smile returned. "Do you wanna meet my mommy and daddy? There outside in the garden."

Kagome laughed softly, "Of course Shippo."

Shippo took Kagome by the hand and led her out the kitchen door into the garden.

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Kaede looked at Inuyasha, "Ye know Inuyasha, ye really should listen to Kagome. Shippo is just a child."

"Feh, whatever. She's only acting like that because he is a little kid."

Sango looked outside the glass door and saw Kagome playing a game of tag with Shippo, "I don't know Inuyasha. Looks to me like Shippo has a way with the ladies. He and Kagome are playing and laughing outside." She stood up from her chair and began walking back to the dining room, "You really should take some pointers from Shippo, might help you with Kagome. Well, better go check on Miroku." She quickly exited the kitchen before the biscuit Inuyasha threw at her hit her.

Kaede rolled her eyes, "Really Inuyasha, isn't that childish?"

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A/N: Well, I decided to end it there. I hope you guys enjoyed. I LOVE Shippo, he's so cute. I tried to keep Inuyasha in character with the way he acts towards Shippo.

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