Slayer of Un-Demon Crack: Sango's Mercenary by *~*Missy*~*

The Merc Makes His Move

Kagome smiled uneasily, this was her coming out gala as it were.  She and Sesshoumaru had just recently mated and this was the announcement to the entirety of the demon world.  She was quite nervous.  She had been through so many different lessons and training just so that she was perfect for this moment, so she embodied the Lady that she was now.  She just hoped that she didn’t mess it up.  Sesshoumaru was kind enough to invite her friends to this event, although she was anxious to see how inuyasha acted, she truly hoped that he wouldn’t cause a scene, her nerves just could not deal with that. 

Kagome took another calming breath and closed her eyes.  She was quite nervous; she just couldn’t screw anything up.  It would reflect poorly upon Sesshoumaru and she was certain that it would make them doubt her and his choice in her.  It was then that a pair of strong arms encircled her waist as his scent overwhelmed her, instantly calming her nerves.  Her hand snaked to touch the crescent in the crook of her neck. 

“Do not worry so much, my love.”  His deep rumble echoed throughout her bones and she was able to feel her body relax into him.

“How can I not?  This holds so much, this single evening.  I have to be perfect, nothing can go wrong.  And how can everything go perfect with Inuyasha here!  He’ll ruin everything!  I just know it!”  She turned around to face him quite distressed. 

“Kagome, you just leave that meddlesome brother of mine to me.  Just enjoy this night, it is for you.”  Sesshoumaru placed a kiss on her lips that erased her worries and swept her up in a wave a passion.  She was panting and could feel the need for him burning between her legs already.  “Ah-Ah-Ah…not yet.”  He chuckled.  “Go and spend some time with your friends, I will find you shortly.”  Sesshoumaru said as he placed a playful kiss on the tip of her nose.

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Sango was dressed in a dressy Kimono, a fine one that she had not worn anything like it in a long time.  It was red and black with red lightning bolts decorating it.  She wore a ruby choker along with ruby earrings and her long hair was swept in an extravagant up-do, with an assortment of rubies decorating it.  She felt odd, she hadn’t looked like this in quite a long time and it was different for her.  Miroku was dressed in traditional priest robes and she did have to admit that he looked quite good.  However all he was doing was paying attention to the demonesses of the court and not a single look in his beloved’s way.  Sango sighed as she stormed out into the courtyard.  Her soft eyes were glassy with unshed tears as a soft gasp was wrenched from her throat as she sat down on a stone bench. 

“I wouldn’t figure a warrior like you for just sittin’ out here by yourself crying.”  A strong male voice said as Sango turned around surprised. 

“Bankotsu, what are you doing here?”  There was surprise in her voice, she hadn’t expected to see the leader of the band of seven here.

“Sesshoumaru is my ally and he and Kagome asked me to be here on their special day.”  Bankotsu said with a smirk.  “But you haven’t answered my question.”

“Miroku’s an ass.”  Sango mumbled to herself. 

“What has that lecherous moron done now?  I assume it’s something quite bad as a strong woman like you wouldn’t be in tears over just nothing.”

“He is supposed to be my bethrothed, however all he can do is concentrate on trying to get everyone women in there to bear his children.” 

“That lech is trying to get with other women when he has you?  He is a fool.”  Bankotsu’s blue eyes pierced into her soul and she felt a small blush rise to her cheeks.

“Thank you for your kind words Bankotsu.”    Sango said as she wiped tears from her eyes.

“That fool does not deserve you.”  Bankotsu ran a strong, tanned hand of Sango’s cheek, causing her blush to deepen.  “If I had a brave and fearless warrior such as you, I certainly wouldn’t be wasting my time with fickle demonesses.”  His thumb traced her lips and he watched her stuttered and attempt to search for words. 

“I think I am going to-to-to go back…inside.  Try and find K-Kagome.”  She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. 

“Save me a dance, demon slayer.”  He said with a chuckle as he watched her walk back into the dancing hall.

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Kagome walked over to where Miroku was attempting to seduce a number of demonesses, fire raising up in the miko’s eyes as she grabbed Miroku by the ear and pulled him off to the side.

“Miroku!  Just what do you think that you are doing!?”  Kagome’s tone was low and dangerous.  “You and Sango are engaged!  Just what the hell do you think you are doing propositioning those demonesses.  Besides the fact, that is Akemi, her husband is Takeshi and much like his namesake he will eat you alive.”  Kagome scowled at Miroku.

“I am sorry lady Kagome, all these fine ladies just bring out my lecherous side, speaking of, you are looking radiant this evening.”  He was met with a slap across the cheek, which echoed and caused many of the male demons to laugh uproariously. 

“Now get your ass back in there, find your intended and thank the Kami’s that she puts up with your sorry ass!”  Kagome commanded and saw Miroku scamper away. 

A/N: The name Takeshi means violent warrior and Akemi means bright beauty.  This is for Stella’s Weird Paring Challenge.   The secondary paring is primarily Sango/Bankotsu, I’m going to let this blossom some.  Please read and review and let me know what you think.  Another big thank you to Mare and Ele for all your help!