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Rei Minamino
Author of 6 Stories
Rated: T - English - Romance - Reviews: 32 - Updated: 08-16-07 - Published: 09-02-05 - id:2562593

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Sailor Moon.

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Everything was dull.

Demon lords and their wives gathered themselves in the massive ballroom. Everything there fell into the category of elegant. The room was sprinkled in a gold and silver shine while priceless objects brought it to life.

Not only was the room striking, but also the people standing idly by. Not one person, not one demon wore anything under nice. The finest clothing, silk, thread were flowing over every inch of their body. The wives wore the most exquisite clothing there, showing off the wealth that they possess. Even everyone's masks were of high-quality, probably worth more than her life.

However, Kikyo found all of things meaningless since no one did anything but talk with one another about property and territories. All meaningless and dull things.

Her escort by her side, Inuyasha, made her slightly blush every time she looked at him. He stood fidgeting by her as he arranged and rearranged the hawk like mask on his face. His hair was tied into a braid that was completed at the end with a blue bow, which he quickly hated. His outfit was something similar to his fire rat robe, but had a somewhat fancy design to it. It was completely white with a blue obi wrapped around his waist. However, what made him really uncomfortable, Kikyo could tell, were the black ankle high boots upon his feet. Even though she hated the fact he was not enjoying himself, she could not deny how happy she was to be here with him. And with that a smile snaked upon her face as a low growl escaped his clenched lips.

Inuyasha watched the demons and human alike that crowded the room with scents of every kind. The mask ball thing was stupid as any demon could tell who from who with their stench. So what was the purpose of these itchy masks!

In spite of the stupidity of the occasion, the hanyou was okay at the thought of Kikyo being able to show another side of her other than the servant one. His father provided her with a breath-taking dark red kimono that snug her torso nicely. Her pinkish skin were visible above her chest due to the fact there were no clothing there or on her shoulders. However her sleeves were wide as they ran passed her hands. A black obi wrapped itself fairly around her waist as the bottom of her outfit flowed diagonally in all directions. But what was the icing on the cake, however, was her hairstyle. Instead of her normal low ponytail, she had her hair loosely down her back, two long bangs of hair in front of her shoulders, her mask clenched within her hands. A blush quickly appeared on his cheeks as the priestess smiled warmly at him.

This was going to be a long night.

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Rei Hino quietly and obediently poured some fine wine into one of the demon lords golden cups. Noticing that she was low on the drink, she bowed to the people and said a silent apology as she walked out of the ballroom. Her face became disdained as she reached the kitchen of busy cooks and servants.

She did not want to be part of the masquerade so her main master, Inutashio, ordered her to be part of the staff for the occasion. She knew she would have to be serving the demons, the thought making her stomach clench, but she did nothing about it, just pour and smile.

Her hair was pulled directly back into a bun as she wore a simple, yet costly, blue kimono with white flowers swirling everywhere. All of the female servants wore this attire.

As the priestess grabbed another wine, she watched the other female servants scurry around the kitchen as they made sure everything was perfect.

Rei took the slightly long journey back to the ballroom and was soon in a room crowded with numerous of important demons and humans. Some called to her kindly while other demanded that she go and fetch this or do this. This was turning out to be more annoying then she thought.

"May I please have a little more wine madam?"

Rei mentally growled as she sighed and turned around with a pleasure smile upon her face. "Of course."

"See Rei, you should smile like that more often."

The priestess' smile immediately left as she saw her friend laughing softly and the younger son smirking like an idiot. Would somebody please kill her?

However, Rei could not help but see, no feel how happy they were, even in this boring place. Kikyo looked extremely beautiful, no, she was far from it and she could tell the younger son knew it as well by the way he nervously stood next to her, like he was no match for her. And it was true. But she knew the younger son would not admit to that. Ever.

"Servant girl, more wine."

Kikyo looked behind Rei with an indescribable expression.

A female demon, a dog demon, stood with a smug smirk on her face. But she was sure it wasn't the demon herself that attracted her friend's attention, no, but the demon next to her, her escort. Sesshomaru.

Rei quietly poured the wine and turned back to her friend and her escort.

"Excuse me, but you were to bow girl. Especially in the presence of the Lord of the Western Land's son!"

Kikyo watched as Rei closed her eyes and breathed heavily. Any more heavier, Kikyo believed, she would be breathing fire. Her friend turned quickly around, quickly bowed, and turned back towards her. She could hear Inuyasha trying to hold a laugh back from her side.

"Peasant!"

"You should not be yelling at the woman that despise demons."

"Excuse me!"

"Rei," Kikyo hissed and grabbed onto the sleeve of her friend. "Now is not the time!"

Inuyasha watched the scene amusingly, especially Sesshomaru. His older half brother was just watching this as well, not saying a word. But, his eyes were only on Kikyo's friend, who, by the way, looked like she been pulling up weeds for hours. Sweaty and messy.

"I'll have you know that I am the daughter of the Lord of the Eastern Lands! You have no right to speak of me that way you peasant!"

The hanyou raised an eyebrow, not being visible because of the mask, at the action of the female dog demon. She placed her claws on Sesshomaru's shoulder which was free of his armor. Ironically, his brother wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her close. Inuyasha watched as she was pleasant by the move but the hanyou could see that Sesshomaru did it automatically, maybe just finding it proper.

Rei's eyes narrowed at the remark of the demon and squeezed the wine bottle within her hand, a cracking sound filling the air around them.

"Do not utter another word," Sesshomaru demanded lowly with slightly narrowed eyes as he saw his servant's mouth open to make another smart remark. "You do not have the authority to speak to anyone in such a manner."

Kikyo's mind drifted on another issue at hand, she wandered if the two cold-hearted demons were a couple. She noticed the attire that the female demon wore, something similar to hers. However, her black kimono covered her shoulders and a white shawl wrapped itself around her neck and arms. Makeup was clearly on her face, even with the wolf-like mask, as her smirk seemed to match her presence. Evil.

However, Sesshomaru's white attire seemed to balance the evil black kimono. His was similar to Inuyasha's as well, but just a different color, much more neater, and his boa still presence. No mask touched his face.

"No."

The priestess' mind snapped back to the scene that was displayed in front of her. Rei's face was expressionless, emotionless, but her eyes made up for that. They had the flames of hell swirling in them.

"I will not degrade myself and bow on my hands and knees to the likes of you demon."

The eastern lord's daughter's face immediately twisted into a mad rage that it caused Inuyasha to step behind Kikyo and hide behind her, his hands clenched to her bare shoulders. Women's furies were really scary.

Kikyo could only gasp at the hold Inuyasha held upon her. His claws slightly ran against her skin as his fingers were gentle to the touch. She leaned into him as a blush appeared on both their faces.

But before the female demon could fully express her rage, Sesshomaru grabbed a hold on her shoulders and softly pulled her back as he glared at the fiery priestess.

"You come with me now."

Kikyo watched as Rei glanced evilly at the female demon and followed shortly after Sesshomaru, but not before offering the wine bottle to the demon. She snatched it away and watched as her newly found rival walk away with her escort.

As she gripped it and raised it above her head, ready to throw it at the retreating priestess, it gave way and fully cracked. The female demon watched as heads turned and stared at her strangely. Inuyasha was the only one to laugh loudly as the demon screamed as in torture and ran from the room, her whole appearance ruined.

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Rei smirked inwardly as she heard the shattering of the wine bottle and the scream of the female demon. She deserved it to the fullest.

"You are a wild one even if you do not show it."

The wind wiped through the air around them, sending their hair whipping in their faces. The moon was a quarter full as the craters were clearly visible and bright, it lit up anything worth noticing. The balcony was high above the ground, having the ability to look beyond the trees. Rei found the scene memorizing, but Sesshomaru's eyes stared straight into the dark, his mind not entirely there.

"You're not exactly pure yourself."

The priestess rose an eyebrow as she saw a grin appear on his lips, pushing some strands of hair behind his ear. What was so amusing?

As much as he wanted to hate her, Sesshomaru could not pass the idea that she was somewhat unique. Rebellious, feisty, and above all, selfish. He watched her from the corner of his eye, her standing there with her arms cross with a passionate glaze in her eyes. She was so different from other priestesses he...ran across. "Why do you continue to humiliate me? Why do you humiliate yourself?"

"Because you humiliate me. You run me around like some-"

"Servant? You signed up for the job if my memories serves me correctly."

"I didn't expect to be running around doing insane missions just for your own damn pleasure."

"That isn't the point. You wanted to protect your miserable village from a couple of demons that attacked it here and there." He paused, his glaze hardening. "Humans are so worthless."

"And demons are too!"

Sesshomaru side stepped and turned to face the woman with her arms to her side, her fist and eyes in sync as they shook with fury. He only slanted his golden hues at the woman as she continued talking.

"You have only one thing on your mind and that is killing. And for what? Pride? Demons have such meaningless exists and the world should be rid of them! And that is the job of a priestess in these times."

Her voiced lowered, her eyes narrowing with complete and total hatred.

"And that is what I'm going to do to you in the end."

The wind picked up again and pulled the weak bun from its place. Her hair flew pass her shoulders and almost whipped the youkai's darken face. He quickly picked up the scent of sweat but also a hint of her body fragrance. His hair flew behind him as he looked to the moon then back to the anger woman who eyes were nothing more than two amethyst orbs.

"I'll like to see you live up to that challenge."

With a quick growl, Rei walked from the balcony before she was able to do any serious damage. The youkai only watched her retreating form after hearing the voices of her friend and his half younger brother.

She was definitely a handful of trouble.

"Sesshomaru."

He did not turn to face the demon who dared disturb him, his eyes only turned slightly.

"I'm sorry to trouble you."

It was the daughter of the eastern lord.

"And I'm sorry for my appearance. That damn servant woman-"

Sesshomaru mind sidetracked as she continued to speak. How could his servant do this to her without being present? That woman was not to be taken for a fool.

"-so I'll be here for a couple of days."

"Excuse me?" Did he miss something?

"Oh, My father and I are going to be guests in your home for a couple of days. Our fathers have something of importance to discuss."

"I see."

The demon woman lowered her head as she felt the heat rise to her cheeks. She was going to be in the same home as Sesshomaru. However, she was going to be in the same home as her. She sighed heavily at the thought.

The male youkai examined her sudden mood change and did nothing but turn back towards the acres of trees. A giggle softly escaped through the clenched fangs of the female youkai.

Damn.

Well! That was lovely right? Rei and Sesshomaru fluff time! Hehe.

A nice few days of total chaos. Can't wait.

Yeah, sorry if you don't like me calling Inuyasha's and Sesshomaru's father "Inutashio." That isn't the proper way seeing that "Inu no Tashio" is. But I didn't want to keep typing his name like that!

Anywho, I'm going to have to come up with some name for the new character. Hehe.

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