Hello again everyone. I was watching the movie Clue recently. If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it. It's clever, well written and the actors are spot on with delivery. I was inspired to write a murder/mystery/comedy.
When I saw this movie for the first time, I fell in love with Madeline Kahn. I thought, as a young 8 year old, that she was beautiful, elegant, witty, and charming. She, in turn, lead me to many other comedy greats, and inspired me to be the class clown that everyone had in school.
I am only writing this once, I do not own Inuyasha or Clue.
Introductions
A lightening strike illuminated the night sky, casting the heavy clouds in stark contrast to the brillant display. Thunder rolled along the horizon, drowning out the noise of the windshield wipers of the car. The radio was turned off, the woman behind the wheel, intent on the road ahead of her. Her black hair blended into the darkness that surrounded her, she passed a streetlight, revealing a blue highlight to the midnight tresses.
Kagome stopped at a red light and retrieved the directions from the passenger seat. She scanned them fast, the light changing. She would be there soon, with time to spare, happy she left early.
Twenty minutes later, she drove slowly up a long driveway. The mansion came into view, foreboding, she thought. Kagome stopped the vehicle at the main entrance, a valet open the door and held his hand out to assist her. The man didn't look at her till she was in the open, but she heard his gasp when he did. She was glad she let her mother help her tonight, the valet's reaction was reassuring.
Sesshomaru sipped his scotch, sitting in a chair of the mansions study. He had arrived only a few minutes ago and was unsurprised he was first to show. He heard the rain outside, heavy drops, hitting against a window. He saw the flashes of light in his peripheral vision, blinking through the curtains. Voices muffled through the close door, someone else was here.
Foot steps drew closer to the study, the door opened. Sesshomaru stood, a human woman, a miko, entered the room, bathed in white, and utterly beautiful. The dress she wore was strapless, the bottom stopped just an inch above the floor. The bodice molded to her curves, caressing them, revealing nothing and everything. Her breasts were larger than average, showing just a breath of cleavage when she bowed to him. The silk adorning her, flared at her hips a tad, giving her a freedom of movement. Hands, arms, and shoulders bare for his perusal, flawless sun-kissed skin. In her hand a small matching clutch, no doubt containing the barest of mininals for a lady.
Her hair shimmered in the light of the room, blue-black, the color of raven wings and flowing down her back. The wavy mass, aroused his jealousy, it was allowed to caress her. Very little make-up touched her face, a hint of eyeshadow and eyeliner, making her unusual blue eyes stand out sharply. A sweep of soft maroon lipstick, showcasing her plump, kissable lips. The butler shattered his fantasy when he introduced her, he looked to her hand, no ring, only a simple french manicure.
Kagome walked inside the large home, a butler escorting her to a door. She stepped through and widened her eyes a fraction. A demon, forge to perfection, stood up from a chair. He was tall, six foot, at least. His hair caught her first, silver, long and looking soft as silk, his elfin ears popping through the strains. The black tuxedo framed his lean physique. Golden eyes stared at her, drinking her in and undressing her. A crescent moon adorned his forehead, twin magenta stripes across each cheek, daiyoukai.
Kagome giggled internally when the butler introduced her, she was not nor had she ever been married.
"Mr. Green. This is Mrs. White." the butler said.
The adonis stepped forward, with her heels on, she was at eye level, he took her left hand, raising it to his lips as he bowed. The soft, gentle kiss he planted, did sinful things to her senses. His eyes spoke of decadent, sensual pleasure. Her blush was proving resistant to her control, as was the hitch in her voice.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, sir." Kagome said, a breathlessness to her voice.
"The pleasure is all mine, my lady." Sesshomaru returned, a deep timber to his tone.
"Would the lady care for a drink?" the butler asked.
"Tea. If you please." Kagome replied.
"Very good madam. I will return momentarily." the butler said, then turn and left the room, closing the door.
Sesshomaru, still holding her hand, escorted her to a sofa. He took the seat next to her, his own drink forgotten.
"Tell me about yourself?" Sesshomaru inquired, a seduction in his voice.
"Only if you will return the kindness?" Kagome responded, falling into his eyes.
"Of course, my lady. To deny you, I would be remiss as a gentlemen." Sesshomaru stated, fighting his urge to kiss the lips he stared at.
"Then please sir, ask me and I shall answer." Kagome said, wondering if he was really a gentlemen, hoping so, but not, at the same time.
"What do you do? What work are you invovled in?" he questioned, eager.
"I am a third grade teacher." Kagome answered.
"A rewarding pursuit." he commented, sincere.
"Very much so. And you sir? What may I ask, do you do? Your work?" she inquired, genuinely curious.
"I own and operate the Chiyo Museum." he responded, mesmerized by the beauty before him.
The door opened, the butler, he handed Kagome her tea, and exited the room.
"I have been there. It's a lovely facility. I believe, if memory serves, that the school will be visiting before spring classes end." Kagome stated.
"If you tell me what school, I will make it a priority to walk with you during your tour." he said, watching her take a sip of her tea.
The door opened again, the butler and another man walked in. Kagome placed her tea on a side table, Sesshomaru stood and offered his hand to assist her. They turned to greet the newcomer.
The man adjusted the tie of his tuxedo and walked through the door, he was met by a vision of loveliness and a handsome demon. The man, not in the least bit detered, stepped forward, the butler introduced him.
"Professor Plum. This is Mrs. White and Mr. Green." the butler said.
"It is an honor to meet you both." the professor said, bowing.
Both returned the greeting.
"A drink sir, till the other guests arrive?" the butler asked.
"A small sake." Professor Plum replied.
The butler moved to a cabinet, returning a minute later with the beverage. The butler bowed and excused himself. Professor Plum took up the chair originally occupied by Sesshomaru. Upon seeing the glass, he asked if the chair was taken. Sesshomaru took his glass and gestured for the man to sit.
"I believe I saw another car behind me by only a minute." Professor Plum stated.
Kagome and Sesshomaru nodded.
"It is a shame that another man has already claimed such a beautiful woman. Please tell your husband he is a lucky man to awaken each morning to the vision of loveliness that is you, my dear." Professor Plum said.
"I thank you, but I am not actually married." Kagome said, controlling her blush at the charming words.
"Did the butler make a mistake then?" Professor Plum questioned.
"No. He introduced me, as I'm sure, he was instructed to." Kagome answered.
"Have you ever been married?" Professor Plum asked.
"No." she replied.
Sesshomaru took a discrete sniff, untouched, pure, virgin. A low inaudible purr escaped him. This woman would be his before the night was done. Her scent was intoxicating, wild daisies and rain.
"What do you do, Professor Plum?" Kagome inquired.
"I'm a doctor. A gynecologist." Professor Plum responded with a wink.
Kagome sat back, uncomfortable with the suggestive quailty to the answer. Sesshomaru glared at the man, the lady was unhappy. Professor Plum just smirked.
The door opened again, a woman this time, dressed in a simple black dress. Modest, but elegant. Her dark brown hair was styled up in a classic bun, her brown eyes, highlighted by a pink eyeshadow.
"Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Professor Plum. This is Mrs. Peacock." the butler said.
"It is an honor to meet you." Mrs. Peacock said, bowing.
Sesshomaru returned Mrs. Peacocks greeting amicably, Prof. Plum greeted the lady with a wink and a twinkle in his violet eyes. Kagome greeted the woman with a ladylike demure.
Mrs. Peacock eyed the man standing infront of her, a womanizer. The male demon seemed to be enchanted by Mrs. White. A moment later her hand came up and slapped the human man, he had groped her.
"I'm sorry. My hand has a mind of its own." Professor Plum stated, rubbing his cheek.
"Pervert." Mrs. Peacock said, exasperated.
The butler retrieved a drink for the newcomer, gin and tonic. The four sat in the study, waiting for any other guests to appear. Mrs. Peacock sitting at another sofa in the room. Sesshomaru returned to his conversation with Mrs. White.
"You never did tell me the name of the school." he said.
"Oh, I'm sorry. It slipped my mind with the others arriving. Please, forgive my forgetfulness." Kagome stated, truly sorry.
"It is quite alright. You are most sincerly forgiven." Sesshomaru said, charmingly.
The door opened, interrupting them. A man walked in, standing tall, proud. He carried himself like a soldier. Mrs. White noticed the star on his forehead, but felt no demonic aura about him.
"Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Professor Plum. This is Colonel Mustard." the butler introduced.
"It is an honor to meet you all." Col. Mustard stated, bowing, his long braid fell over his shoulder.
The others returned the greeting in respectful tones. The butler retrieved a drink for the Colonel, a whiskey straight. The ringing of the front door bell drew the butler away, the door left open.
The butler returned with a woman, dressed in red, matching her eyes. Slinky, revealing, the sleeves of the dress fell off the shoulder and rested on her upper arms, drawing attention to the ample bosom. Mrs. White felt the woman's demonic aura, a wind elemental. Her drink was champagne.
"Such handsome men. I do hope you will take care of me tonight." she greeted, a seduction to her voice.
"Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum. This is Ms. Scarlet." the butler introduced.
The others greeted her in turn. Prof. Plum flirted his, Mrs. Peacock and Mrs. White in ladylike fashion, Col. Mustard with a reserve detachment, Mr. Green with a cold disdain.
The servant informed them that dinner was ready and escorted the guests to the dining room.
Side Note: I looked it up, just to be sure. The introduction at the end, is the correct etiquette for introductions at a formal dinner party. Although some may say that Mr. Green should come last, this is not the case. Sesshomaru is a Lord, even if the other guests are unaware of his title. Women are introduced first, starting alphabetically, if the guests are unfamiliar with each other and if the ladies do not carry a title. Men are introduced second, starting with the person of highest rank or title. A Lord comes before a Colonel, and a Colonel, come before a Professor.