Expecting the Unexpected by Miss_Clockworks

She Proposed!

A/N:  I finally got around to reposing this story! Sorry about that for anyone who was looking for it. I guess I exceeded the 300 word limit for author's notes. They don't look that long when I type them. ^^; So I'll just shut up now. Enjoy this story!...again. XD

Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi, not me. I know, go figure right?  *rolls eyes*

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Chapter One: She Proposed!

Kagome sighed. She new this was the reaction she'd get.

"Allies?! With that bastard? Are you retarded Kagome? Hell no! HELL. NO."

"Inuyasha calm yourself! Lady Kagome? I'm afraid I have to agree with him, I don't think it's the best idea..."

"Grr....watch that hand of yours Miroku! Kagome are you sure about this? He's tried to kill you before."

"B-but he's so scary Kagome!"

"Hiss!"

Kagome scowled. Et tu Kirara? Geez! What do I have to do to get them to see we need his help!

"Oi wench! Are you listening? There is no way I'm working with Sesshomaru! I'd rather work with that mangy wolf than with that prick! Like that asshole would even consider it. He'd chop you down a size for just suggesting it! Have you lost your freakin' mind?"

Inuyasha SIT down and let me explain everything! THUMP. Said half-demon really didn't have much of a choice, so he mumbled curses into the dirt.

With the problem child of the group out of the way, Kagome had been able to carefully explain her strategy.

She turned to her friends for support. "So you see? If we ally with Sesshomaru, and then Koga's group, Naraku won't know what hit him!"

"Hm! I see now Lady Kagome; that sure sounds like a plan. Forgive this humble monk for ever having doubted you. We'd be lost without your wit." Sango happened to notice his smile became more devious by the second.

"Hey, Miroku?"

"Yes my lovely Sango?"

"I don't think Kagome wanted that kind of gratitude. Get what I mean?"

"O-of course Lady Sango! I assure you my intentions were nothing of that sort."

"Right. Anyway, yea Kagome, I think you've really got something there. Call me crazy but let's do it!"

Shippo jumped into a fighting stance. "I guess he's not too scary...maybe even kinda cool! Kagome, do you think Sesshomaru could teach me how to do that poison whip thing?" Shippo proceeded to slash at a firefly.

"You're all a bunch of traitors! There is no way in hell that I'm working with that jackass, and that's final. You can't change my mind Kagome!

"Oh Inuyasha please just be the bigger person for once and suck it up for the sake of defeating Naraku!"

"I said NO. We can kick Naraku's ass just fine on our own. This is my pack and what I say goes!"

"Oh yea? Well, I'm going whether you like it or not Inuyasha, I'll say the s-word if I need to!"

"Fine wench go! Just don't come cryin' when he's gnawing off your face!"

Kagome left then; nose in the air and spiritual energy crackling dangerously around her.

I'm right. I know I am. He'll see! This will be easy as pie!

Kagome made her way through the dense forest; now pitch black with night; tripping effortlessly over every root along the way. She was too cranky to give a damn about demons attacking her from all the noise, and surprise surprise!...she didn't bring her bow and arrows. So, while she was being ripped apart by ravenous wild demons, why not give the stoic demon lord a show before bedtime? It was the least she could do.

Ok, whose idea it was it again to play peacemaker and offer to ally with Sesshomaru and his group?

Oh....it was hers.

This idea had sounded a lot better in the daytime when she wasn't sleep-deprived.... and not so close to Sesshomaru's camp....at night...without a weapon....did she mention it was Sesshomaru she was going to see? Kagome groaned. I really need to learn to keep my mouth shut!

She spotted the light glow of a fire a few yards ahead to the left. Finally! Kagome quickened her pace anxiously, not caring about the small scratches left by twigs and thorns. No worries! This is all gonna go smoothly. Plus, you're a big girl now Kagome, and Sesshomaru is pretty logical about things like war, so he wouldn't lob off your head for such a reasonable suggestion right?

Kagome gulped. It was a reasonable suggestion...wasn't it?

Hooded eyes of gold gazed up at the crescent moon. Nights like these calmed Sesshomaru and his beast. The peace of the night put him at ease and with Rin asleep, now he could finally-

A scent came to him on the wind. Ugh. Undoubtedly human....but this Sesshomaru also smells...

The daiyoukai sneered in disdain. It was the Miko, the living one, Inuyasha's wench. She apparently came to ruin his one night of silence, save for Jaken's snoring.

When the klutzy female fell in the forest for the umpteenth time, Sesshomaru almost sighed. Such useless beings; they cannot even see at night. The Miko will have to evolve into a higher species to find her way in the darkness for this Sesshomaru will offer her no assistance. The demon lord smirked.

Kagome finally emerged into the camp and looked around. Rin was slumbering in Sesshomaru's fur...thingy, how cute! and Jaken was snoring next to Ah Un. Ick, it's that toady thing. Her eyes finally landed on Sesshomaru. She blushed under his critical gaze. And even more at his perfectly arched brow. Was there something on her face? Then she looked down. Oh wonderful! I must look like a walking freak show! How embarrassing!

Kagome had been dressed for sleep, so she wore pajamas....with little cats on them (she couldn't resist, they looked so much like Buyo!) ...and monkey slippers....with a big fuzzy robe. Nothing too weird.

Ok, so it was safe to say she looked like a circus clown right about now. Way to make a great first impression Kagome! Wearing cat pajamas to discuss battle tactics? The time-traveling miko mentally smacked herself.

Ok focus! This wasn't the time to be timid, she wouldn't be afraid of him...yet. Kagome stalked toward the imposing demon with courage she never thought she possessed.

"Hey Sessho- Oh crap! His title, his title! I mean, uhhh.. Good evening! Lord Sesshomaru, I...um...I.. apologize for bothering you so late...you probably have much better things to do but I was wondering if....."

Kagome's mistake was looking him in the eyes. She was frozen mid-sentence, at the intensity in them caused by the glow of the fire. He looked like the perfect predator. Calm, calculating, and like stone. The dancing flames reflected in his eyes, adding a violent hue to his already piercing gaze, and....

"Miko. What is so important that you must speak with this Sesshomaru at this hour?" Sesshomaru looked down his nose at her; which was funny, since he was sitting down. How does he do that? Talk about arrogance.

"Filthy human! How dare you waste my lord's precious time with your daydreaming! What could you possibly want from Lord Sesshomaru at this hour? Certainly not to bed him? Like my lord would sully himself with a human! Go! Go back to that insufferable half-breed you stinking wen - gak!" The now awakened kappa stopped mid-sentence when he realized his neck was not in a healthy situation any longer.

"Jaken."

"Y-yes Milord?"

"Jaken, I believe the miko's business is with this Sesshomaru, the alpha of this pack, or are you attempting to challenge me for dominance?"

"Oh no Milord I- this lowly Jaken apologizes for you are the most powerful-"

"Quiet now Jaken. Rest. This Sesshomaru wishes to be undisturbed while-"

"Did you just call me a whore you screeching little tadpole?!" Kagome proceeded to replace Sesshomaru in the perusal of Jaken's neck, but was pulled away by the collar.

"Leave him. Miko, be quick, what is your purpose here?"

"Let me go! I'm just gonna fry him a little-" The growl from behind her told Kagome she was on thin ice...paper thin.

"Oh! Sorry! What was I here for again? Oh! That's right. I came to propose a deal Lord Sesshomaru. It involves deafeating Naraku. Will you hear it?"

The stoic lord set (more like dropped) the Miko on a log by the fire and stared down at her. The Miko is a brave one, to pursue a deal with this Sesshomaru. I suppose there is no harm in honoring her courage by at least hearing her.

They stayed locked in each other's gazes for what seemed like ages, when finally Sesshomaru sat down across from Kagome in one fluid motion.

Kagome was nervous. This was it. If she failed, she didn't know what else to do! Naraku was just too crafty, too evil, for her and her friends to take on alone. She couldn't bear anyone not surviving this battle. She would die of grief, she knew. They needed backup, and Sesshomaru alone was like the SWAT team. Does he know? She wondered. How much he holds in his hands right now? The future, the past, might very well depend on his decision.

Kagome received her answer when Sesshomaru nodded slightly.

"Proceed."