Slippery Suds

Lady Nefertiti

Summary: Just the scent of her. Curious even….

Last time: he wondered if she had forgotten him (but she had lied about who she was) was it for him? Had she moved on and fallen in love with this monk? That though-his eyes narrowed-he would NOT have….

Chapter 9: Naughty behaviors part 2

-Inuyasha-

It was almost nightfall and the palace shifts were changing-guards and soldiers were relieved of their morning duties-some servants were seen leaving the palace to go home, palace maids were passing by going back to their lodgings/housing/quarters to rest for the evening as new maids and palace eunuch's were already gone to serve the people they were assigned to.

Laughter was heard, complaints were plenty in the chilling evening air. Rich palace ministers in reds, blue, blacks and green were seen shaking their heads (probably that they didn't agree with a decision that had been made) but couldn't do anything about it now.

Court life was hard. Not fun to live in. One wrong word and you could be 'taken out' and killed without 'pleading your case'- sort of like a cut-throat business? Perhaps. The only way to survive was if you were of high birth like a rich minister, from a noble family or a royal.

It was all Inuyasha saw as he was perched/sitting up on the highest roof in the palace and looked down at the palace grounds and his ears 'twitched/moved'. Keh. That guy sure was organized and kept his palace in order Inuyasha thought. This was a compliment of sorts coming from him.

…..And everyone here thought that he, Inuyasha didn't know anything about palace life, demon politics or how to behave. Always a brash and unruly half-demon he was from the wilds of Japan-who was kicked out was what everyone thought he was. He bit his lip shaking his head as his silver hair moved around in the wind glowing against the moonlight—making him look rather angelic had anyone been looking up.

Then he saw that general Sakyo guy walking towards the royal pavilion looking unhappy or seriously irritated about something and that no one better approach or bother him. Hmm…who'd called him there? It was ridiculously hard to get in. He supposed the rest of the tachi were settled into their own pavilions by now. Resting and getting ready to go down to dinner.

And yes, Inuyasha knew his way around the palace quite well…..he couldn't believe that Sesshomaru would actually have 10 to 12 people follow him around to make sure he was protected and whatnot. Then again, he did 'fly off' just earlier this morning so he wasn't following court/palace rules. A royal must be followed by a dozen people but then even to the bathroom?

'…..'

Like hell he needed retainers and bodyguards to grate on his last nerves and follow him around! Like he was going to be attacked. How embarrassing and come to think of it bad for his 'image' too…..

Besides…He'd just ditch them the first moment they weren't looking! And nodded this as an affirmative.

Then suddenly it hit him…..

GASP! Could it be? That it was Sango who called this Sakyo dude to her? Maybe?! He had noticed the pair glance at each other more than a few times while they were walking into the capital. Pretty bold move for her and no one caught her looking either. Had they perhaps done the dirty? many years ago?! But….hmm…He didn't think she had a thing for demons. Technically it wasn't her 'job description'

Talk about a short-attention span Inuyasha…..

'…..'

Hmm…..It wouldn't be Kagome that called him either -that would be weird since they didn't even know each other.

And Sesshomaru? Well…he would rather discuss whatever with Sakyo in a meeting with others in their so called 'battle room' where soldiers and generals discussed important things like war, fighting and stuff. They had a 'figure map of Japan' and whatnot on a table and everything.

When Sesshomaru was angry he meant business and even Inuyasha knew that. Don't 'piss off' big bro'….the scary soldiers—weapons and all- that he'd met on the borders were an example.

Perhaps he should follow this Sakyo guy like a 'stalker' as Kagome called them. Sure he knew where and how to go (it's not like he was breaking in or anything) and followed Sakyo like a 'creeper' and inwardly wondered what Kagome was doing at the moment.

What indeed….

Poor Kagome….everyone wondered what she was up to…. but her? Well right now she was being half-dragged across Sesshomaru's room at his inner demons mercy. Bad idea to go into Sesshomaru's chambers and get her yellow backpack herself? Perhaps? Maybe she should've just asked him to hand it to her from the door…..

Note to self: do not go into a sexy predator's room who just might have the hots for you….

'…'

His eyebrow twitched as General Sakyo was easily let though the royal pavilions and had a few people acknowledge him too! He straightened up and walked normally. He, the Prince Inuyasha! Would also be led through without a fight so he had to act like a royal as well and walked behind Sakyo-discreetly. His back straight and a putting on a 'royal face' he tried to fix his 'royal silver hair'.

The guards at the gate welcomed and gave a bow in respect to him as Inuyasha passed by with a 'Keh. No big deal' expression and walked in like he owned the place.

-General Sakyo-

So Satoshi had said someone wanted to see him and as he walked into the royal pavilions (they were widespread so it required quite a bit of walking) he wondered who exactly it could be. The only possible person could be Sango. Sesshomaru took his issues and business to the grand hall-where everyone met/gathered together (ministers, guards, royal court etc..) his office area or the 'battle/war room'.

Lady Kagome didn't even know him, and it probably wasn't even Inuyasha. And that monk- Miroku he called himself-he had felt some tense and hostile 'vibes' from him starting from the western borders. Perhaps he had caught him looking at Sango? Hmm….so perhaps Miroku had felt that he, Sakyo was a danger to his 'beloved Sango?' Interesting (and didn't notice that he had a clenched fist in anger right now).

He kept walking at a steady pace passing by the royal courtyard full of colorful flowers and over a bridge which overlooked a stream of water that glowed/shimmered by the rays of the moon which reminded him of his late night walks with Sango-which seemed ages ago now. He sighed. How he had missed her. A shame he didn't know which chamber was hers here….it wasn't like he was going to go knocking on doors with a, 'come out, come out wherever you are?' chant.

'….'

Well he was sure he'd see her soon and kept his pace up. Not wanting the person behind him to know-or alert him- that he was very well aware he was being followed…

-With Sesshomaru and Kagome-

She didn't know what the others were doing at the moment but she was being dragged towards Sesshomaru's private! Very private Hotsprings! Dammit! She wasn't THAT curious! They all looked the same right!? Fine they would just have a 'showing' (like a real-estate showing of a house) and the two would walk down to dinner together.

They walked past the doors and Kagome caught a 'whiff '(gust, wind, smoke) of steam coming towards her. Ah that felt ahh… yes…..no! no! bad! Terribly bad! She did NOT like this at all! Come to think of it why was Sesshomaru so curious about these scented soaps? He knew she came from the future with funny and different things no one in this era could define or determine what they were or what they were used for—even the language was strange.

GASP! Did he like perhaps want to rub them on and try each one-ahh-ha-ha! She was in danger! danger! she was so screwed! (Well not really) In any case, signs went off and she discreetly looked for a getaway (forgetting that the bedroom door was sealed shut) She was sure she could reason with him. Did she want to though? HOLD IT. What? when did she decide to happily go visit Sesshomaru's hotsprings and 'check them out'

Conscious just popped in and chided her that she was being stupid. 'You know you want it….it's not like he's going to hurt you any.' And did a shake of sorts telling Kagome to get on with it before he changed his mind.

"Ses-sho-maruu!" Kagome hissed struggling to get out of his iron grip-and then felt her near DOOM as she saw the hot springs fast approaching her since they'd past the large double doors. What was wrong with him? No really? She didn't think his inner demon was so playful?

So then….his usual royal icy-ness came from where? But now really was not the time to think on that issue. She had currently forgotten that she was trying to get away from Sesshomaru-and also the many dangers of using them with a certain sexy playmate…..

"Hn. See not so dangerous after all." He said pointedly looking at the springs behind him. They were huge, beautiful as steam came up to taunt her senses-which was a very bad thing when you had a hot demon standing next to you-who also offered to 'share the fun'.

Kagome was about to ask him something-and failed to notice that he had 'closed the distance' between them. She muttered an 'eeep!' as she felt herself being lifted off the ground. Oh yeah she'd forgotten Sesshomaru was like a six-foot something. Then realized she was in his arms….in HIS arms. Being held so lovingly-a promise that he wasn't going to drop her and she flushed red tying to look normal.

More than likely this was just an 'erotic Sesshomaru dream about to happen' and no one would or should know the better/wiser-especially him. Come to think of it, why was she in his arms? Huh? He had moved closer to the spring and suddenly there was a…..

SPLASH!

And Kagome found herself in the hot water….very wet looking up into his mischievous amber eyes. She swore she would jump out and attack him but what she was wearing right now was sticking to her like a second-skin and not to mention it was cotton-see through now that it was soaking wet. So being in the water (hiding under it) was probably a better idea than giving Sesshomaru a 'free show'

'…..'

The only thing that came out was, "Tell me why you put me into the water fully dressed?" she asked. Weird.

"Would you I rather undress you first?" Sesshomaru said sitting by the edge of the water tying to 'reach out' his arm and pull Kagome closer to him-who tried swimming/moving farther away in the springs.

"Hnn….we sound like an old married couple huh?" he said with those devil's teeth which looked like they wanted to bite her.

Kagome just could not believe what the hell she was hearing or why this was happening right now. Surely he was high on something….that had to be it! Lol!

'….'

-Sango-

Sighing she supposed she looked okay as she looked into the floor length mirror. Kagome hadn't shown up so maybe she got busy or forgot about helping her with her obi etc. She (Sango) knew she would definitely get lost so she would have to stop and ask for directions-or someone would escort her there like she was a royal or something. Inuyasha had 'taken off' earlier this morning to god-knew-where. He knew what retainers and palace guards were like and she knew that he liked doing things his own way.

Biting her lip she nodded that she was done-and hoped she looked presentable-opened the doors, stepping outside only to run right into Sakyo himself (Lucky her: he just happened to be passing by)-right smack into his chest.

"Ooof!" huh? What was this? Of all the! Was this karma (fate, destiny) who told her 'she MUST be with Sakyo etc' and that he was the one? The hell with all the other males in the world?!

…..He just happened to be passing by?! Went though her mind again. What? Why? She was sure her face was red as a cherry or maybe a pale white. She'd thought….she'd thought she'd never run into him because the palace was so huge? and he'd always be busy elsewhere. Imperial Army Generals were supposed to be busy people. Soldiers, guards and Military commanders to torture and train! Enemies to kill!

'…'

But… literally RUN INTO HIM she did after all! GAHHH! This was terrible. Right? She was too scared to look up into those emerald eyes of his. What was he going to do? She had even lied to his face and he was a demon too so he probably knew! Was he angry? And dammit! She knew he could sense her nervousness but she hadn't noticed his expression or that she was being led away at the moment.

"Sango." Sakyo said in this strange voice. Then without a single notice he wrapped an arm around her waist and back into her pavilion these two went. She didn't have a chance to push him away or even have a single thought. The doors closed with a loud BANG! sound. Was it time to panic? It's not like he was going to harm her-really bad. So all was well!

'….'

"Sakyo…" Sango started and tried pushing him away. She was not used to being pressed up against a wall by a hot guy no less-and that scent of his was playing hell with her system-she had thought she'd long forgotten it. She'd be damned if he could sense her arousal now. She didn't bother to ask what he wanted or why he had just secluded the both of them in her room.

No one would be the witness then? Wait….that didn't sound good. In both ways….

"Don't push me away Sango." He whispered into her neck as had cornered her both hands on either side of her. The hell he'd let her go this time…

"ah-ha-eh!" Sango said swallowing feeling weak in the knees. Push him away? Like even if she could! Were all soldiers here required to have 'abs of steel' to join the army or something? Sesshomaru had a soldier-standard or something along those lines?

'…'

Eh? 'Omg he's too close…too close to my face!' Sango said trying to 'kick him where it hurts' (Kagome had told her about that one) but couldn't move even an inch at all.

Suddenly there was a….

KNOCK!

KNOCK!

"Lady Sango. Are you ready to go? Can I come in? I can escort you there…" Miroku called from outside.

"How come HE knows which pavilion is yours?" Sakyo asked glaring at the door. Hand clenched and about to storm out the door and beat Miroku to a bloody pulp. Could he come in? Feh. Just wait till he (Sakyo) got his hands on him (Miroku) for even suggesting that. Had this pair done anything before? And Sakyo got even more pissed.

holy-ness be damned…

Seemed as though jealousy ran rampant throughout all of the demon-kind…..

'Yikes!' Sango thought trying to come up with an excuse or an explanation. He really looked and sounded like he was going to end Miroku's life. Well what'd you expect? He was the general of an army after all…this was probably just a light warm-up exercise for him.

'….'

No one noticed that a certain Inuyasha who had seen it all- not really believing WHAT he just saw and rubbed his eyes to make absolutely sure (he didn't notice that his mouth was wide open, closed and opened again too) still not believing it (as it ran through his mind again) Sango?! Their (their tachi's) Sango?!

So then….what the hell was Kagome up to?! Probably no good either! He really couldn't trust both of these girls anymore!

'….'

Lady Nefertiti: So according to my fanfic Sakyo and Sango have 'been together' before which is why Sango doesn't like Miroku groping her-and she can't tell anyone about Sakyo either. -that's why Sakyo sees her as his already and isn't married. Remember Sango has been randomly shipped.

But of course this is NOT what happens in the anime as we all know ;) Anyway, please read and review! Thanks.

Eunuch's: A man who has been castrated, especially (in the past times) who were employed to guard the palace women/maids living areas and also the royal family at an oriental/royal palace court.

They were castrated because technically all of the Palace Maids belonged to the King only. (So the male eunuch's didn't get any ideas or literally sleep around) with the king's women. They were just for the king/ruler. So then the king had the good life? Lol