InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Silver Dove and the Raven ❯ Chapter 5

"Quit hogging all the hairspray, Kagura! You don't even need it, your hair will look like crap no matter what you do! What do you think it is, a magical wand? " Shurran growled as she snatched the hairspray from Kagura's hands.

"Ugh!" Kagura groaned and pouted in front of the mirror. " What are you doing? I need that! My hair is not going to stay like this!" she whined.

Kikyo pushed Kagura away from the mirror to get complete view of herself. "Quit being a bully, Shurran. Get your own hairspray!"

"Oh my god!" Shurran screeched. " We have 13 hours till the fashion show!"

Kikyo, Kagura and Shurran began to scream and panic. Clothes flying all over the room, a cyclone of estrogen on crack whirling around the room with press on nails and hair weave.

"Holy crap." Kagome groaned from underneath her covers and glanced at her clock through an open hole. 6:46am? Those girls are crazy, she thought as she shot up from her bed agitated and grabbed her hoody from the bed post and placed her arm through one sleeve as she opened the door. She went to use the bathroom and saw Koga standing in front of the door, Sango, Miroku, Hiten and Hojo behind him, in a line.

"What's going on?" Kagome frowned.

"Nothing, waiting on the line to use the bathroom. One of the Barbie dolls is in there." he sighed with his arms crossed.

"Well, there are other bathrooms in the house." Kagome pointed down the steps as she walked toward it.

"Yeah, but Kagura is in one taking a shower and Shurran just entered the other, meaning she is not coming out any time soon."

"This is crap!" Kagome growled and hit the wall in a very grumpy manner.

"You're telling me..." Miroku cried hunched over. " I had left over taco's from 3 nights ago."

Kagome grimaced in sympathy and looked around. She sighed as she knocked on the door and Kikyo answered.

"I said just a minute." she sang through the shower.

"She said 'just a minute' a half an hour ago!" Koga whispered tersely as he looked at his watch.

"Oh god, just take me now!" Miroku cried as the cramps worsened.

"Hang in there, buddy.." Hiten patted his back.

"Wait a minute," Kagome rubbed her temples in deep concentration. "didn't Sesshomaru get a bathroom installed in his room?"

Everyone stared at her, blinking their eyes.

"What's your point?" Hiten asked.

"Uh...we could use his bathroom?"

Koga, Hiten and Hojo laughed. Miroku trying not to but holding his stomach and groaning in between chuckles.

"Yeah, alright, Princess. You go and use Sesshomaru's bathroom. If you manage to come back out alive, I'll think about it." Koga laughed.

"Whatever." Kagome rolled her eyes and walked towards his room. She felt a sudden burst of coldness in the air and breathed out smoke as she made it to his door and knocked.

He opened the door with a stern face, already dressed, holding a book in one hand. Reading at this hour, Kagome thought but then shook her head and faltered a smile.

"Uh..I was wondering." She paused. She paused a little too long because he didn't give her a chance to finish. He closed the door on her face. She glared and knocked again. He opened it, this time casting a glare back at her.

"What?" he spat.

"I need to use your bathroom." she said noticing once she said it, her bladder let her body aware of the sudden need to go to the bathroom.

"There are many other bathrooms in the household you can occupy." he said, still keeping the door ajar.

"Ugh, they are already occupied for the last hour!" her voice straining almost sounding demonic as she pushed passed him, running to his bathroom. Before he could close the door, four other people ran into his room. One, he could have sworn was crying 'toilet'.

He looked at all of them with a disbelieving look as they stood in line looking right at him with smiles.

"Sorry, man...I really got to go." Koga clasped his hands as if he were begging.

"Koga, maybe you should let Miroku go first...he's uh...looking a little green." Sango pointed and they all looked at Miroku who indeed looked a tinge of green.

"Yeah...um, see, I would...but I don't really want to use the bathroom after he uses it." Koga crossed his arms.

Sango and the rest nodded.

"You're right.."

"Oh...that is so wrong.." Miroku whimpered as he hunched so much, he was kneeling on the floor.

Sesshomaru shook his head as he grabbed the shades from his dresser and walked out of his room, leaving everyone there to use his bathroom.

Around noon, everyone had gone. All except for Kagome. Shurran, Kikyo and Kagura all had gone for rehearsals and fittings, Inuyasha had left to meet up with his father, Sesshomaru left but no one knew where, Koga went to band practice, Ayame, Hojo, Sango and Miroku went to eat and watch Koga play.

Kagome twirled the house keys around her finger as she sat at the table pondering her next move. Her next move was going to take every ounce of courage she could muster. It wasn't going to be easy. In fact, it was going to be very degrading.

"Screw it.." she mumbled as she shot up from the table and left the house to go the last place she would ever want to go, her mother's.

Let this New Yorker give you a little advice about the NYC subways, especially in the summer. When you see a train arrive at the station, and every cart looks busy but one...don't go rushing to that cart and here are the reasons why that cart is empty:

-No air conditioning.

-A stinky hobo( and when I say stinky, think about something you've smelled before that was potent and multiply that by infinity) is in that cart with no air conditioning.

Something to observe very carefully, your next step is consequential in any way. You enter the empty cart, you're forced to stay with that smell or no air conditioning for about 5 minutes before you can get out at the next station, especially if it's express. Or, get into the busy cart and you're forced to stand up. It sucks...yes, I know, but that is life.

Kagome, did not know the rule of the empty cart, it didn't go into notice until now and here she was sitting in the cart, with the homeless guy who was sleeping on the seats, his entire life accompanying in two large hefty garbage bags, smelling of something beyond comprehension. Kagome started to tear as she held her nose in one corner praying the train doors would just open while running in the tunnel.

Thankfully, as if some superior being was listening, the train stopped at the next station and she ran into the next cart.

A half an hour later, Kagome arrived at her mom's house. She stood outside the front door in a daze wondering what her opening conversation would be. Who would answer? If it was Grandpa, would he throw some sutras at me chanting incantations? Or would it be mother who'd...throw sutras and chant incantations. She was about to turn around to go home but then thought she came for a reason. She needed money. She needed to pay rent or else she'd be out of a job and homeless.

"Kagome?" she heard a little voice say and she turned around and saw her little brother run down the pathway toward her, hugging her hips as he slammed into her with full force.

"Heyyy" she said, trying to steady her shaky voice. " What's up, kiddo?"

"Kagome, you've been gone for a long time. Are you not my sister anymore?"

"Oh, don't say that, Sota. I'll always be your sister."

"Mom says I have no sister and she has no daughter. Is it because you didn't want to-"

"Look, Sota..." Kagome kneeled down to meet eyes with her nine year old brother. " Mom is just angry. She doesn't me-"

"What are you doing here?" a throaty voice said and Kagome and Sota both looked up towards the door.

"Grandpa?" Kagome said as she stood up.

"I'm not your grandpa." he said through his gray eyes that were covered by his long silver brows.

"Grandpa, um..I was wondering if we could..."

"What are you doing here?" a woman came up behind Grandpa.

"talk..." Kagome finished. " Um, Mom...uh, Hi.." Kagome tittered as she straightened her jeans and gulped down the big ball of nerves forming in her throat.

"Is there something you want here? I'm sure you didn't come here to make amends with anyone, surely you are here for something else, like always..." her mother spat.

"Mom, can Kagome take me to school?" Sota asked.

"Surely not." she crossed her arms.

"Please. I haven't seen her in a while!" he cried.

"You can blame that all on her." his mother squinted.

"Run along, Sota." Kagome said and then kneeled down. " Run slow, I'll catch up. " she whispered and then smiled as she patted his head.

Sota complied and waved off unsurely as he walked off.

"Look..." Kagome's voice shook and she cleared her throat. " I know I have no right to be here...but please, don't bad mouth me to Sota. Let him make his own judgments."

"He's a child, he knows nothing about judgments."

"He's smarter than you think." Kagome mumbled and decided this was getting no where.

"Can...can I come inside so I can speak with you and Grandpa?" Kagome asked.

"Certainly not." Grandpa spat out and grunted. " A brat like you should know when you aren't welcome."

"Oh come on!" Kagome growled. " Are you guys still mad at me because of-"

"Still mad is an understatement, Kagome. You have tainted our family name. You have embarrassed us in front of our friends. You know nothing about honor."

"Wait a minute, Namie. Let us at least hear the girl out. She might be going through some trouble..."

"That is no longer our problem!" Namie yelled.

"Ugh, forget it!" Kagome cried. " I rather live on the streets than deal with this shit!" she turned around and walked off.

"You come back here, young lady, I am not finished talking to you! Kagome! Kagome!" she continued to yell but Kagome was already down the block walking away, to catch up with her little brother.

Sota looked up at Kagome as they both walked to his school. Kagome had been sobbing the entire walk.

" Kagome?" he said.

"Yeah?" she hiccupped a sob.

"Why are you crying?" he asked.

"Oh, no reason." she wiped her eyes. " I'm just...an emotional person." she continued to cry again.

"Are you crying because of mom and Gramps?" he asked.

"Don't worry, Sota. I'm ok."

"Where do you live now, Kagome?" he asked as one of his friends passed by and waved at him. He ignored his friend by just smiling and looked back at Kagome.

"I'm in the city now..."

"Wow...can I come visit you? Please?"

"That wouldn't be a great idea, Sota. Mom wouldn't like that...but you know what?" she said sniffling, getting a pen out of her bag. " Here's my address, well, at least for now...you can write to me there...but in all honesty, I don't know how long I'll be there." she said bluntly.

Sota frowned and grabbed the paper.

"I have money; do you need some?"

Kagome laughed and teared at the same time.

"Listen to me, I'll be ok, alright? Now come on, you'll be late for school. I'll see you when I see you." she kissed his forehead and messed up his already -messy hair as she turned around and began to walk the other way.

"Kagome?" Sota said.

"Hmm?" she stopped and looked back.

"I don't think you were wrong at all." he smiled.

"thanks, Sota." she smiled back and walked off.

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"You can't be serious, Lord Sesshomaru. What a wasted trade. The tyranny behind this matter is-"

"It's a done deal, Mr. Onigumo. It is already old news." Sesshomaru tapped his pen in agitation with his eyes closed.

"Right." Naraku agreed. " Of course, it is expected to release someone of that caliber. Statuses mean nothing to you. We've been colleagues for ages and you still can't call me by my first name. The shame. " he teased as he sipped his wine and called the waitress over for some more.

"Some more wine, Mr. Onigumo?" said the waitress.

"Oh please, call me Naraku. Mr. Onigumo sounds too old." he glared at Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru rubbed his temples and glared at his untouched smoked salmon at 60 dollars a plate.

"What is it with you?" Naraku sipped his wine. "You've been acting stranger than usual."

"What are you implying?"

"Nothing more than concern, old friend. You just seem bothered." Naraku smirked and winked at the waitress. " How are you fairing with those college kids?"

Sesshomaru squinted more and Naraku backed off.

"I see where the agitation comes from..."he laughed. " Sorry."

"College kids is exactly what they are. I find it that sometimes they need adult supervision." Sesshomaru gritted. " It is ridiculous."

"Ah, so move." Naraku leaned back and pulled out a cigar.

"It isn't that simple. "

" All it takes is a moving truck and another place to move your belongings to." Naraku tried to joke.

"He's just waiting for me to wave the white flag..." Sesshomaru scoffed.

"Who is?" Naraku said and noticed Sesshomaru getting up. " Where are you going?"

"This meeting is over." Sesshomaru sighed and grabbed his shades and left the restaurant.

"Meeting?" Naraku talked to himself. " I thought we were just having lunch."

The waitress came over and grabbed Sesshomaru's untouched plate.

"Your friend left? He didn't even touch the plate."

"I wouldn't necessarily call him a friend. I'm just not on his list of enemies." Naraku chuckled slyly. " So... what's your name?"

The waitress blushed and walked away.

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Sesshomaru entered the house and sighed as he closed the door and walked toward the steps. He heard the television coming from the living room and pursued to see who was in it. He saw Kagome curled up on the couch watching TV. He was about to turn but she met his gaze and stood up.

"I didn't mean to interrupt." he said as he turned around.

"Wait..." she said and she sat up straight. " Are...are you busy?"

"Why?" he asked.

"I was just wondering if...if…you'd sit with me and watch some television. You...you don't have to say anything; you could even have the remote...I just..." don't want to be alone right now.

Sesshomaru frowned as he listened to her voice. Something in her voice, she was sad or something of that sort.

"I...I just.." Kagome tried to finish but tears kept rolling down her cheek.

Sesshomaru sighed and walked to the couch and sat down next to her. She handed him the remote but he shook his head. Kagome half smiled and looked back at the television. She began changing the channels and stopped at MTV. They watched an episode of real world and Sesshomaru startled her with a comment that it felt like their loft was a reality show with all the different personalities. It made her laugh. She changed the channel to a cheesy lifetime movie and looked at him solemnly.

"Listen, I'm sorry..." she said. " You don't have to put up with this. I don't want to force you to-"

"Do you always talk during movies?" he said and continued looking straight at the TV.

"Oh...um.." she looked away. " Sorry.." she whispered.

They continued watching the movie which turned out to be rather good for a lifetime movie. As soon as the credits came, someone entered the house.

They both turned their gaze toward the hallway to see who it was but Koga's head poke in.

"What the hell are you guys doing? It's so dark in here." Koga muttered as he flipped on the light. " You guys are watching Lifetime? Turn that sappy shit off." Kagome and Sesshomaru winced at the bright light. Koga and Sesshomaru both noticed Kagome's puffy eyes. They exchanged looks.

"Come on, aren't you guys coming to the show?"

I'm not going to the show; you guys go right ahead."

"Nope, you're coming." Koga said. " Go get your stinky ass dressed. "

Sesshomaru stood up to walk away but Koga scoffed.

"You're coming too." Koga stated and Sesshomaru looked at him from the side. " I mean, please? Come on, get out of the house. Do something fun."

"I can't, Koga. I'm sorry. I don't really have the money to spend to be going to such thing." Kagome sniffed as she turned off the TV.

"Don't worry, I'll get you in. Get dressed, come on, it's starts in an hour and I have to set up."

"Uh.."

"Don't argue. I'll be waiting in the car." he walked out.

"What car?" Kagome asked.

"I think he means mine." Sesshomaru sighed and followed him out.

Kagome went upstairs to quickly dress.

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Kagome sat in the passenger side trying to figure out what to do with her hair as Sesshomaru drove and Koga practice some solo's in the back.

"So...what were you guys watching?" Koga said. " before I... interrupted." he cackled.

"It was a movie about a girl in the early 1900's falling in love with a servant boy and leaving her family to be with him."

"sounds pretty lame." Koga strummed the guitar.

"It kind of was...but it touched me for some reason." she said.

Koga strummed the E string and sang to match the tone. " Laaaaaaaame, ah, don't I have the ear for music or what?" he joked.

"Whatever..." Kagome said and then looked at Sesshomaru who looked very concentrated on the road. Koga began to strum the guitar harder, singing and it made Kagome feel better. The evening's chilly air cooled her down, the wind blowing in making her long loosened hair fly back, hitting Koga.

"Ow?" he said fighting the strands on a rampage.

"Sorry" she pulled her hair into a ponytail.

"Ooh, we're here. Sweet! Sess, pull up in the back. I don't want any of my groupies raping me before I get inside." he chuckled and got out.

Sess? Sesshomaru grimaced. These people were getting too comfortable. He parked the car and he and Kagome got out and followed Koga.

"See, if you go in the front like everyone else, you have to pay...but I got connections." Koga said before he was stopped by a huge palm that covered his entire face.

"Where do you think you are going? Do you have a pass?" said a huge behemoth with a shirt that said 'Security'.

"I'm in the band." Koga smiled.

"That's nice. Pass?" the security kept his hand out.

Another guy behind him came out of the huge white tent and looked at Koga, Kagome and Sesshomaru. His hair was brown and spikey with shades that were tinted yellow. It complimented his leopard collar black blazer.

"Who are these people?" he said with a very prestigious wave before he took a double look at Sesshomaru. " Oh my god, I'm so sorry...Lord Sesshomaru, I didn't put my contacts in. Please, come in! Welcome!' he said as he pushed the security guard. " Seiji, move out of his way, how dare you not recognize Lord Sesshomaru. " he slapped Seiji on the head. "Please, I'm honored." he said as he bowed and Sesshomaru entered, Kagome and Koga following him.

"So, did we just witness your ' connections' in action?" Kagome teased.

"People hate me..." Koga mumbled and they made it to the hall where more than 300 seats occupied the room. The guy with the shades pulled Kagome by the arm and lead the three toward the front. " Forgive me for before, my name is Amasawa, I organized the fashion show myself. More than 30 famous designers are here tonight and you are witnessing their new line before it hits the next year fad!" he praised. " Prada, Versace, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabana and the newest french hit designer, Marques Dubois with his new line 'Angel'. Rumor is he is collaborating a line with Versace called 'Lovers', he giggled and nudged Kagome. " Isn't it fabulous! You guys are VIP so you get front row, anything for Lord Sesshomaru." He praised.

" Oops, gotta go, curtain call. Mauh, love ya" he waved and left.

Kagome, Koga and Sesshomaru both looked around at each other and sat down. Koga sat back up and placed the guitar strap around him.

"Watch my bag, I gotta find the guys." he whistled and a few whistles sounded across the room.

"Koga, over here!" yelled one of his band mates.

Sesshomaru and Kagome awkwardly sat next to each other in silence as everyone accommodated in their seats. Some people were still up talking to some of the designers, sipping champagne or piggin' out on the hors-douvres.

"I wanted to say thank you." Kagome said.

Sesshomaru leaned one arm against the arm rest covering his mouth and side glanced for a moment before looking away.

"I mean, who sits with some emotional wreck to watch a lifetime movie." I just wanted to say I appreciate it." she smiled.

Sesshomaru's jaw clenched, he looked down and didn't say a word.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN" sounded the speaker " TONIGHT'S SPECIAL EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY AMASAWA"

The lights went out and techno music sounded. Kagome looked around the room for Sango and the rest and saw them when she heard her name.

"Kagome!" yelled out Sango, Miroku and Hojo.

Kagome smiled and waved at them.

Inuyasha startled her by sitting next to her and tugging her sleeve.

"Hey there."

"Inuyasha!" Kagome shouted over the music. " You scared me." she laughed.

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha met glance for a second and Inuyasha looked away once Sesshomaru glowered at him.

"So you decided to come, that's great. I'm glad you came. Things turning out for you ok then, huh?" he said.

"What do you mean?" Kagome yelled.

"Well, last night, you looked bothered about money and not having a job, but I saw you paid the rent so I guess things are okay." He smiled.

"but I didn't give you the rent!" she said.

"Yes, you did. I got your envelope of cash, it said your name on the front." he said.

Kagome frowned as the lights dimmed more and Sesshomaru listened in on their conversation.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Wolf's bane!" a model announced on the microphone as she walked across the stage.

"Yeah, Koga!" yelled Miroku from the crowd.

Hiten whistled pretending to sound like a girl. " Koga, I love you!" The audience laughed.

The drummer counted down " 5,4, 3, 2..." and he lightly tapped the symbol as Koga hummed an opening tune.

"Sooooome day you'll seeeeee me!" the distortion sounds from the guitar as he shouted and the crowd started to shout.

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Backstage all of the models were getting ready, trying on clothes, make up artists fighting for mirrors. Shurran praised her reflection as she posed and practiced her walk. Her turquoise gown clinging to her perfect shape. The sequins reflected the light as she moved, the glitter on her body matching.

"I cannot believe I'm wearing a $6,000 gown." she giggled.

Kagura sprayed her hair some more as she walked in with her neon pink sheer wrap around where her torso was exposed, it was thick enough just to cover the nipples of her breasts. Her skirt had lilac ruffles that was short in the front but long to her calves in the back.

Kikyo walked in with a black evening gown by Armani. Very simple and elegant.

The girls started to talk when a loud commotion sounded in the corner.

"Ohhh, this is terrible!" said a man in his strong French accent. " I am done for. I am no longer worthy. My mother was right!"

"Mr. Dubois, I'm sure we can find someone else."

The fuming skinny French man in a white suit bit his thumb as he hyperventilated, peaking through the curtains at the crowd.

"No, no! No one! I am over. T'es vraiment trop con.J'en ai plein le suis niqué!" he yelled in French.

"What's the problem?" Shurran asked nosily.

Marques continued to curse in French as his assistant explained.

"His model cheated on her diet by having an apple and is now 2 inches bigger from bloating, the zipper won't close."

"I can do it!" Shurran squealed.

Marques looked at her for one second and started crying again. " Are you joking? You fat cow, you could never fit in my line. No! I am done."

"Ugh!" Shurran crossed her arms and looked into the mirror. How dare he? She was a size 2.

Marques continued to sob when he saw a young girl in the audience that caught his eye. She was very pretty natural looking girl but her hair was messy and her eyes looked puffy from afar.

"HER!" he yelled, pushing through the curtains toward Kagome. " HER!" he left the backstage and walked up to the girl." YOU!"

"Huh?" Kagome looked up. " What? Hey, Amasawa said we could sit here!"

"Come with me!" Marques pulled her by the arm.

"Hey!" she whimpered and then Marques whimpered when a strong grip on his arm took hold. He looked down to see Sesshomaru gripping his wrist.

"I'm sorry..."Marques bowed. " Forgive me. I let my excitement get the best of me." he let Kagome go, at the same time, Sesshomaru released his strong bone breaking grip as well. " My name is Marques Dubois, I am a designer here" he said very French-like. " You are the exact size of my dresses, I make line for petite women like yourself. You have the tiny waist, the voluptuous breasts."

Kagome's eyes widened and she felt her face turn crimson. Inuyasha chuckled behind her. She looked at Sesshomaru but he looked away.

"Uh, model?" Kagome squeaked. " I don't model. I don't even know how."

"Do you know how to walk?" Marques spat.

"Uh, yeah..." Kagome retorted.

"Then you'll do just fine. All you have to know when you walk down that runway is act like you own the world."

"No…" Kagome felt self-conscious. "I can't."

"Do it, Kagome." Inuyasha urged. He looked over at Sesshomaru and smirked. "I told you that you were beautiful and should model."

Sesshomaru didn't make any comments. He puckered his lips pretending not to care.

"I will pay you 5,000 dollars and you can keep what you wear, please!" he begged. " Do you want me to get on my knees?" he continued to plead.

$5,000? Kagome started to think. That would cover rent for a while until she could find a job.

"What if I mess up?" she said, nervously.

"The only way you could mess up is if you spontaneously combusted and set my dress on fire." he shrugged. " Please, I'm out of time, you need to get your hair and face done."

Kagome bowed her head and looked towards Sango and Miroku who looked at her with confused looks, like they were concerned. Koga finished singing and the strobe lights came on.

"Okay...it's a deal." she said and followed him. She looked back at Sesshomaru who kept his gaze on the stage.

Inuyasha and Koga both sat next to Sesshomaru and looked at Kagome going in the back.

"Hey, where's Kagome goin'?" Koga asked but Sesshomaru didn't answer.

"Ahhh, well look who came to see the show." said a voice and they all looked up.

"Dad?" Inuyasha spat. Their father towered over them in a white suit, smiling and taking pride in his own presence. Sesshomaru didn't acknowledge him.

"Don't look that eager to see me, Sesshomaru. What are you boys doing here?"

"The girls we live with are modeling on the runway."

"I see." Inutaisho sat next to Koga. " Koga, nice seeing you again."

Koga burped. " Likewise, man!"

"Sesshomaru, I thought you were done with this modeling stuff. This is the last place I thought I'd see you."

Again, Sesshomaru didn't speak. His mind was on other things. He felt concerned about Kagome and it bothered him that he couldn't figure out why.

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"Ok, girls, hurry it up, I want this girl to shine!" Marques said as Kagome sat in the chair being plucked, teased, painted on.

They undressed Kagome and she blushed knowing Marques was there seeing her.

"Don't worry darling. I came out of my mother and decided I never want to go back in there, if you know what I mean! Loraina, more silver.!"

Kagome laughed as they let her hair loose. Marques paced around her, nodding with content with her transition into his line. She was perfect, as if his line was purposely made for her.

Twirling around in a white satin gown, two long slits going up her legs. A stylist worked her long midnight tresses into beach waves that ran down her back, stuffing white flowers into it. The silver eye shadow blended out into her temples. Her lips sparkled in pink glossy glitter. Marques pushed past the stylists and rubbed his chin.

"I have an idea." He grabbed a clump of glitter and placed it into each of her palms. "Remember, angel, when you go out there, I want you to steal the hearts of everyone because you are truly remarkable. When you walk out there, just pretend you are the only one there."

Kagome blushed.

The audience clapped as the models strut down the runway, their swagger going along to the music. Inuyasha and Koga exchanged dirty comments about the models while Inutaisho studied Sesshomaru.

"I haven't seen you much lately, and you've been ignoring me."

"I've been busy."

"I've heard." He smiled. "I've been told by your brother that you've been hanging around with the pretty raven haired girl, you know, the overly opinionated one that you hated?"

Sesshomaru straightened in his seat. "I don't need to comment on that."

"Mhmm."

Kikyo and Kagura walked out with Shurran in the middle down the runway. They twisted and turned, posed and continued to walk. Kagura lost balance and stepped on Kikyo's dress. It ripped but they continued to play it off as if nothing happened. Everyone laughed. The music then changed to an ethereal melody, whispering 'Do you believe in Angels?' followed by an intense bass drop. Kagome pushed through the curtains, feigning a confidence her friends didn't think she had in her. Inutaisho continued to look between Kagome and Sesshomaru. He could see Sesshomaru's face tense, the Adam's apple moving up and down with each unsteady breath he took. He looked down at his hands and noticed he was gripping his arm rest, his leg shaking.

Everyone was stunned silent while Kagome walked around, her arms behind her back, twisting and turning, her eyes meeting Sesshomaru's. He looked away from her when she did and looked back when she looked away.

Sesshomaru's amber eyes traced Kagome's body. His father taking note on how affected he was by her. He was looking at her in a way, a kid looked opening a gift on Christmas. Inutaisho sighed when he looked toward Inuyasha who bore the same expression.

"Oh my…" he whispered.

Marques angel line was befitting for Kagome because that is what she looked like. The flowers in her hair falling as she walked, leaving a path of flowers. Her white angel wings sprouted out. As the song came to a stop, another beat dropped and she threw glitter into the air. Everyone in the front row got showered by it. Kagome did one last strut, again, looking at Sesshomaru before she disappeared into the curtains.

Marques was behind in the stage crying loudly.

"That was so amazing!" he continued to sob.

The audience shouted. Everyone started cheering "Marques's Angel"

Kagome walked back toward Marques who seemed out of it and she began to breathe.

"D-did I do ok?" she asked.

"You did...more than ok, he said." You were..."

"Beautiful" another voice finished. Kagome looked back and it was Inuyasha.

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Edited Feb. 2016