Unless in Rome
By: Karen
Disclaimer: I do not own Inu Yasha, characters, places or events.
Kagome turned the key to the front door or her house, noticing that Sango, her partner, wasn't home yet. Upon entering the kitchen a note caught the raven-haired girl's eyes.
"Kagome. I'm taking care of some unfinished business with Mr. Tamakatchi. You don't need to worry, I'll be home before dinner." Kagome read aloud the note, a smile reaching her ruby lips. Putting down her purse, she took off her leather jacket and hung it on the rack by their side door. A sudden beep from the living room caught the girl's attention and caused her to look at the computer screen. Kagome clicked the button that said "NEW MAIL" and smiled as the words flashed across the screen.
"Hmm…two rich boys…this should be interesting." A voice said behind Kagome. Kagome turned around to see Sango, reading the words on the screen.
"Yes…I'll check up on them, make yourself useful and make something to eat." Kagome sat down in the chair and began to type rapidly. Sango laughed, putting her purse down and waltzing into the kitchen.
"Oh, speaking of which…why didn't you call me to help you with the…case." Kagome called, her eyes leaving the screen for a second to watch her friend in the kitchen.
"It was easy, no guards inside, they all were outside." Sango called back, reaching the phone. "Italian alright?" She asked the other girl. Kagome waved a hand in the air in agreement and began printing pages out. Sango walked across the kitchen floor, her high heels clicking as she reached into Kagome purse. Taking out a couple bullets, she walked over to where the other girl was reading.
"Mind if I take these? I'm running low." Kagome nodded and handed her a paper.
"I'll take the younger of the two, you get some guy named Miroku." Kagome said, the words on the document flooded into her brain.
'Age: 23, Name: Inu Yasha, Hair: black, Eyes: black, blah blah blah…' Kagome thought, placing the paper onto the monitor top. Sango looked up from her reading and smirked.
"You'd probably to better with mine than with whoever you have. This guy's a real pervert." Kagome shook her head.
"You're forgetting that you're older than me…what would a lecher want with a young lady like me." Kagome teased causing Sango to laugh.
"You. A young lady? You are only a year younger than me…I bet you want your 'client' just so you can be challenged." Kagome looked at her silently and stood up, making her way to the front door.
"I'm going to pick up the food." She grabbed Sango's keys and ran out the door. Sango rolled her eyes.
"That girl always wants my car. Oh well, a pervert wont be too much trouble." Sango grinned, petting the cat that had jumped into the computer chair after Kagome had left.
"Come on Buyo, let's go set the table."
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"Okay…you'll take this route and I'll go through the emergency exit at the south end of the building. If I am correct, which I usually am, both will entertain their guests at the party here. This is were I step in, lead him away from the crowd and you do your thing." Kagome said, pointing to the blueprints of their next job. Sango nodded as she ate.
"Where will you lead him?" Sango said, looking over at the map. Kagome pointed to a room and circled it.
"Sango, don't forget, you are under cover as a hired security guard. That way you can have your gun out." Kagome reminded her, taking a bite out of her food. Sango nodded.
"Oh I almost forgot, when I got home earlier this had come for you." Sango reached into her purse and handed Kagome a small package. Kagome opened it and smiled.
"Perfect. You'll use this if things get ugly." She handed the bottle to Sango.
"Poison? Oh come on Kagome, I have the best aim outta the both of us." Kagome looked at the bottle in Sango's hands.
"Oh I know that. But you always told me we should have a backup plan. That's why we both have some. Be prepared to use it if you need to. You may run into doing my job." Kagome pointed out, pocketing her small bottle of poison. Sango laughed.
"You always wanted me to do your job…it must get boring." Kagome snorted.
"Boring? That's why I chose this Inu Yasha guy. A challenge. According to the reading…his only girlfriend is some girl who chose to throw away her life and become a nun. He doesn't open up anymore." Kagome stood up and filled the two cat bowls with food.
"Kagome…did you ever want to change your profession?" Sango asked, clearing up the dishes.
"You mean not kill people? Yes. Many times." Kagome answered washing her hands off and helping Sango with the dishes.
"Why didn't you?" Sango inquired, handing Kagome dishes to dry. Stopping at a knife, which she expertly twirled in her fingers.
"It's fun…seeing the looks on men's faces as I hold a gun to them. Watching them realize that they shouldn't let their guard down just because a girl gives them a couple kisses. But some of these guys…it's sick to think that they would kiss me, a twenty-one year old girl. Oh well, these boys are only two years older than us. We'll live." Kagome snatched the knife away from Sango and dried in silence.
"That's the same reason for me…with out the kissing part. I love watching people think things so innocent are innocent, but then when it's used against them…you can never beat that. Oh and you never did tell me who sent us the target notice." Kagome grinned, a face Sango did not particularly like.
"Inu Yasha's ex, Kikyo. Apparently she thinks he has sinned. I'm surprised hiring two assassins don't count as a sin. Ah well, makes my job easier." Kagome set the towel down and started up the stairs.
"Why is that?"
"I know she won't get in the way. No interruptions while I comfort the poor man who lost his girlfriend." Kagome stopped at the top stair, watching as Sango smirked.
"You are too evil."
"I know. We need to get ready. We're going to a party…oh and by the way; don't forget to take the poison. You'll need it."
"Of course." Sango smiled; this was going to be fun.
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Karen: well, that was interesting…an odd AU but hey, it works! Read and Review!