InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Story Continues ❯ An Invitation ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Kagome laid on a sun chair in the veranda within the Andronikos hotel in the Mykonos islands. It was the last stop of her two month European trip. She had seen a bit of everything, from London, to Paris, to Berlin, and even Madrid and Rome. Her mother had made Greece a large part of her trip as it held sentimental value. Her father and mother had spent their honeymoon in Greece.

Kagome's skin had darkened considerably, and left her more breath taking. Often a bellhop or waitress would come by and deliver her a card or point to some gentleman who was interested in her. She had not accepted any dinner invitations. She was simply not interested. Her mind was filled with silver hair and amber eyes. She was indeed sad, but the vacation was proving to be helpful.

Since her vacation, she felt the presence of youkai scattered and it gave her hope that perhaps her favourite inu brothers had survived the ages. She knew that in the feudal era, Sesshoumaru had been well over 300 and Inu Yasha barely 200.**

(A/N: ** For all of you, his age was not pushing 70. He IS a half demon and they age differently. On Inu Yasha 3, it hints to the true age of Sesshoumaru and Inu Yasha, however Inu Yasha’s age is more clearly defined being that Sou’unga had been sealed over 200 years by the time Kagome entered the Feudal era. Of course, Inu Yasha is a half demon and ages slightly different from Sesshoumaru, but also recall, many times it is mentioned that the blood of Inu no Taisho was considered a force to be reckon, one of the strongest to exist.)

Occasionally during her vacation, she had encountered a few strong youkai. During confrontation, they explained that they had been curious to find out how she housed so much power. Upon her own introduction, no other questions were asked. They knew who she was. Apparently, she was a true legend amongst the youkai world and treasured as a friend to all for saving them from Naraku's evil ambition. If he would have succeeded in Japan, he would have infested the world with his incarnations and absorbing all youkai. A few times, she had attended parties hastily, yet extravagantly prepared in her honour. During those parties, she had sensed a few familiar youkai presences, but upon trying to discover them, they vanished, leaving her confused. She had knew those presences, or at least she was sure it was Sesshoumaru and Inu Yasha. She bit back a few tears, and remained at the party before politely retiring to her hotel. Upon closing her door,
she had sunk to the floor and cried her eyes out until she slept. She had been unaware during the night that she had been moved to her bed. She figured she had slept walked as she had occasionally been victim to the act of sleepwalking, a trait both her and her brother shared, and according to her mother, her father had done when he was alive.

She had met Souten, the thunder youkai who was mated to Shippou while in Scotland. Yes, the same one that had challenged him in a duel long ago. It seemed Shippou was always running some business in the Americas and Souten was a lush, enjoying the nightlife and any party that a well known youkai hosted. She had wished to see Shippou and by the pictures Souten had, he had grown to be handsome. He was short which kitsune youkai tended to be and Souten was not so tall, but Kagome remembered that her elder brothers had not stood with a spectacular height. They had been mated for the last one hundred years and had no children. It seemed odd that they had not produced any children, but was wise enough to not press the issue with Souten. She seemed melancholy and Kagome was not one to make anyone’s situation worse.

Kagome had also met up with Shiori, the bat hanyou, during a visit to the Eiffel Tower. Shiori had grown to be very beautiful and it seemed a minor youkai lord in the area had been courting her, as Kagome noticed her attractive companion. They had showed her Paris and invited her to some theatre as well as some balls. She had felt very welcomed and touched that Shiori had remembered her and the Inu-tachi from so long ago. Shiori had inquired about Inu Yasha and had assumed that she was with him, but she broke down in private as Shiori soothed her and tried to assure her that perhaps he had survived and she would eventually would see him. Kagome gathered herself together, and thanked the lavendar-eyed hanyou for her hospitality before setting off on what her summer itinerary had in store for her.

As her reflection on her vacation faded from her mind, she basked in the rays of the Mediterranean sun for hours, occasionally sipping on an alcoholic beverage suggested by the staff as her previous experience with spirits only had involved Japanese sake. And by the fruity taste of her beverage, she knew the waiter was to be trusted. She always remembered how her friends said that fruitier alcoholic drinks tasted the best. The sweat glistened and she decided to go in the pool to temporarily cool off. She grimaced as she sauntered over to the pool, hearing a few sexist remarks from a few old dirty men. Under her breath, she had hissed, "hentai" then almost giggled, remembering the times that Sango had beat Miroku upside the head for his lecherous ways.

She knew she had looked good as she looked similar to Kikyo and many thought her beautiful, but Kagome in no way was conceited. She would have loved to give into that, but that was not her personality. She was not flambouyant and just wanted to enjoy herself without all the complications of men fawning over her. She had not liked Hojo’s display of affection towards her, and was glad that he finally had backed off. He had chosen to date Yuka, who was more than happy to accept Hojo’s affections.

She slid in the pool slowly, adjusting to its cool contrast in temperature to the summer
Mediterranean weather. The water hugged her body as she dunked underneath the surface then rose slowly. As she broke through the surface, she felt a presence near her. It was a faint youkai presence, but nontheless, enough to make her turn her head toward the being in question. Her eyes sought out and landed on a tall man with black hair. He was reading some business paper, possibly stock market, she guessed. He had a finely chiseled physique and his face finely sculpted. She could not tell what colour the man's eyes were, but he was gorgeous. Kagome tried not to drool at the sight, and then noticed hime looking at her. She blushed and quickly resorted to finding the side of the pool with the lap lines so she could swim enjoy swimming. She had not had a reaction to a man like that since Sesshoumaru and it was uncanny that the black haired man resembled the Ice Prince.

'No, it couldn't be him,' she insisted to herself as she turned for another lap.

Over two dozen laps later as she was turning, there was a shadow over the edge where she was about to turn. It was a person and she thought it strange as she approached that they remained there, so she decided that her laps were done and she would get out as gracefully as possible without being obvious. As she got out, she noticed it was the black haired gentleman. He handed a towel to her and said, "I noticed you checking me out earlier."

Kagome blushed harshly and almost fumed at the audacity of the man.

"I'm sorry sir, but I am a priestess in my own country and I sensed something in your direction. I apologize if I had disturbed you," she grabbed the towel and wrapped it around her, beginning walk off.

'Nice cover, even though half true. I can't believe I friggin' stared at him that long. His voice even sounds like Sesshoumaru,' she said, in between thinking of the man's statement and being reminded of the past.

He seemed to accept her excuse and smiled broadly.

‘Kami, he even has perfect teeth,’ she almost swooned.

"No, you did not offend me, miss. You are an enchanting woman. What man would be crazy to be disturbed by you?" he replied with a small smile. "I would be honoured if you joined me and some of my business partners on my boat for dinner and an evening ride."

Kagome's stomach just about flip flopped, the man's words mellifluous.

"Well, sir, I don't know who you are, and I'm not one to go out with strangers," she answered.

"Seitsu Taisho, and you are?" he stuck his hand out to shake hers.

Kagome shook his hand and replied, "Kagome Higurashi. Wait, did you say, Taisho?"

"Yes, my lady, I did indeed," he smiled.

"Um, you're not going to believe this, but I received a scholarship from your company," she replied timidly. "I guess I should accept your offer as I owe you and your business partner a huge thank you for it. My mother was going to pay for my tuition but since I received the scholarship, she paid for this vacation."

"Ah, yes, I remember now. It was a hard decision, but I know you will put the scholarship to good use. I will see you in a bit, Lady Kagome. A bellhop will be sent to your room to retrieve you and bring you to the boat," he bowed and left, his black hair swaying.

For a moment, Kagome almost thought she had seen his black hair turn silver. She immediately shook her head from the thoughts and scurried to her room to prepare.