When a Black Cat Crossed My Path

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters but I do own the story line.

Summary: My life is pretty dull despite being the vice chairman of the largest chain store 'Taisho .inc' and being filthy rich, not to mention handsome, half dog demon AND did I mention single? Well at least it was till a small black cat crossed my path on Friday the 13th…

A/N: Wow this is so late…well welcome to my thirteenth story! I have some other finished or half finished stories that have been sitting in my folder for awhile but I wanted my thirteenth story to be something that went with the number…even if only slight. So it took me awhile to think of something and eventually this came to mind…I apologize for the slow updating but I have final exams soon, I just came back from a ski trip and I had to write a story for English which took forever and I'm also suffering from writers block. But I hope to update most stories before I start revision :grins:

EDIT: Changed to proper Japanese way of greeting people. Last names + honorifics etc. May be errors because I don't know Japanese but bear with me please

Ages:

InuYasha: 22

Kagome: 19

Sesshomaru: 33

Rin: 21

Kikyo: 27

Suikotsu: 30

Chapter 1: That Fated Day

InuYasha cursed as the light turned red just as he reached the traffic lights. Today was not his day, it had been sunny just before he left his office but as soon as he walked out the door it suddenly begun to pour down with rain and then to make matters worse there had been an accident on the road meaning lots of traffic. Finally after what seemed an eternity, at least to the impatient Inu Hanyou, the light turned green and InuYasha didn't hesitate in speeding round the corner towards his apartment before anything else could happen.

He exited his BMW, glad he didn't have to walk through the rain to his front door as the parking was right under the apartments. He paused when a black cat ran out from behind a car and paused in front of him in shock. The cat stood and stared a bit longer before it continued on its path towards the stairs.

'Great a black cat crossed my path, oh well at least my day can't get any worse'

InuYasha ran up the stairs to the top floor where his penthouse was where he could finally relax and forget what a horrible Friday the thirteenth it had been. His eyes widened fractionally in shock when he realised his door was unlocked and slightly a jar. He pushed it open before quietly placing his case on the floor and entering his apartment to locate the intruder.

"InuYasha"

"Sesshomaru?! What the fuck are you doing in my apartment?!"

"Watch the profanity, little brother"

InuYasha continued to glare at his older brother as he loosened his tie and sat on the couch opposite his brother.

"What is it you want?"

"Rin wanted me to come over and tell you that she wanted you to be the pup's god father"

"Who's the god mother?"

"Rin decided that she didn't want the kid split between two people so if you were to ever marry then your wife would automatically become the god mother"

InuYasha's glare intensified when his brother snorted slightly at the thought of InuYasha marrying. InuYasha hated to admit but he preferred it when his brother was completely emotionless like he had been before he met Rin.

"I better be leaving now, oh and I let your cat in…strange choice of pet for an Inu"

InuYasha didn't get a choice to question his brother as he slammed the door behind him. InuYasha searched the house looking for his so called cat before finding it curled up on his pillow purring contently. It appeared to be the same black cat from earlier judging by its scent. He lifted it by the scruff of its neck to investigate. The cat glared at him, obviously angry at how it was being treated and being awoken from its nap.

"Who are you little fella?"

InuYasha lifted the small metal tag that hung from the cats grey collar.

"Kagome? So you're a girl…hmm no number or address. I suppose you can hang out with me till we find your home. How does that sound?"

The cat's eyes seemed to brighten and it started to purr again.

"Okay, rule number one…that's my pillow, you can have the other one but stay off mine"

He placed Kagome down and watched as she went and sat on the other pillow to show she understood.

"Good now lets go find some grub, I'm starved"

Kagome leapt off the bed and wound around his legs as they headed towards the kitchen.

…………………………….

InuYasha stared at the selection before him. He had been on his way to grab some lunch but his attention had been caught. He worked as the vice chairman of which was basically a major chain of stores. He worked above one of these said chains and ended up in the store that sold accessories which for some reason included pet accessories. What had captured his attention was the display of collars, of course Kagome already had one but it was battered and a horrible shade of gray.

"Taisho-sama!"

InuYasha turned to face the direction the voice had come from to see his secretary running towards him. She had the normal formal secretary outfit on minus the glasses. She was five years older than him and was married to Suikotsu who adviced the company's CEO, Sesshomaru. InuYasha had once dated her but she had met Suikotsu and left InuYasha, they were now friends and work collegues.

"What is it Kikyo? And I've told you before you can just call me InuYasha."

"I was just wondering if I could join you for lunch as I'm alone…oh are you looking at the pet collars?"

"Yea…I can't decide"

"Hmm, let me help"

"I have a small, female black cat"

"Oh, then how about this one?"

InuYasha examined the collar that Kikyo held up. It had a small buckle at the front where it connected and appeared like any other collar except at the back it had quite a large bow. It was a bit lighter than blood red and the buckle was silver with a small heart tag attached which could have the pets details engraved on it.

"It's perfect thanks!"

InuYasha took the collar from Kikyo and approached the sales lady so that he could get the name engraved on it along with his number on the back.

…………………………….

"Kagome?"

InuYasha placed his work stuff by the front door in its usual place before entering his home in search of his new pet. He opened the door to his bedroom to find Kagome stretched on her back on her half of the bed. He snuck up on her and stroked her tummy causing her to jump and stare at him in shock. Once Kagome had regained her composure she sat down and let her tail twitch as she glared at her new owner.

"I'm sorry but you were asking for it! I brought you a gift by the way"

Kagome's eyes lit up as she approached her owner and the small bag he was holding. InuYasha grinned slightly at the cat's obvious curiosity before removing the new collar from the bag. He removed her old one before fitting the new one around her neck and sitting on the bed.

"So what ya think?"

Kagome pawed at the collar slightly before walking onto her owners lap and giving him a small lick on the cheek.

"I suppose that's a thank you?"

InuYasha lay down and fell into a light sleep as Kagome nestled down onto his stomach and also fell asleep.

…………………………….

InuYasha paused mid stretch as he felt a weight on his stomach that was heavier and larger than Kagome. He looked down slightly to find a young woman stretched across his stomach. She had long wavy black hair and was wearing a red summer dress with a tie around her waist and a small red bow.