Kagome Higurashi sat on the balcony of her current suite. She would have to leave in a few months if she was successful in capturing her target. Zachary Carter, he was supposed to be a cannibal, but she had her doubts. Everyone he murdered had a dog so he might of given the flesh to the dogs. Though it grossed her out, this was a suspicion. There had only ever been one sighting of the infamous murderer. He was tall, light hair, and slim. Despite how much she wanted to give up, there was always that determination she never let go of. Like her determination of getting away from Japan, had gotten her out. It had been seven years since Kagome was able to go through the well. Kikyo had sensed a danger coming for her and pushed her down. Kagome had the feeling that the former priestess had been killed not too long after. She figured if Kikyo was dead, again, then the sealing spell she put on the well would never be broken.
But that was the past. Sota had gotten her a cat as a farewell present the day before she left. And only two days before that had she told them that she was planning on leaving for Massachusetts in America. But despite the fact that Japan was and always will be her home, she had to escape the memories of InuYasha. Any how she lived up to the fullest expectations she could. In fact, the only reason she was tracking down this Carter guy was because she was the Special Agent Higurashi. How she was able to get on this level was beyond even her understandings. Her boss, Jack Crawford, had sent her on this mission. Jack Crawford, in fact, she was going to give him a little call.
Grabbing her cell phone from her jeans she dialed for him. "Crawford." Came a gruff male voice. "Jack? Yeah hi. It's Kagome." "Kagome! How's my top agent doing?" "Oh just peachy. Except I can't get a freakin lead on this guy." "Aw come on Higurashi. You've tracked down murderers, thieves, rapists and more. Remember when you found that entire family of con artists?" She smiled at the odd memory.
"Yeah, I remember." "Well if you really want some help, I heard talk that Carter was in Japan." She gasped. "Ja-Japan?" "Yeah I'm sorry about that. But if you wanna check out today that can be arranged." "Fine. Just get me there as soon as possible." "Kay. I'll chat with you some other time." And with that he hung up. "There's no way he's sober. He's too mean for nice." Unless he's being threatened. Or... "That's how he acts before he loses an agent." She stated at the horrific suggestion. Kagome grabbed her kitten, Moon, and began packing for her trip to her old home. She tried to ignore the fact that she was going to lose her job. But it kept biting her brain. About three hours later she met up with Jack at the airport. "Hey Jack, what's the matter? You sounded way too nice on the phone." "What are you talking about?" She growled at him since he was getting on her nerves. "Alright. I'm sorry to say this Kagome but you might not be working for me anymore." She released a terrified gasp. "Hey wait! I didn't get to finish." "Well please do!" She urged. "You'll be working with an amazingly famous detective with a huge case." "And this detective would be who? Sherlock Holmes?"
"Far from. You've heard of L right?" Kagome stood wide eyed at the man before her. "Are you serious, I'm working with him? And for what? Don't even tell me it's to catch Kira." "Ok, I won't." She tried with all her might not to scream and just let out an aggitated groan. "Jack this is ridiculous! I'm only twenty-two!" "And your point being?" Kagome stomped her foot. "Why are you doing this? Did you agree to it?" "Well duh." "How did this happen?" "I got a call from a guy. Watari I think it was. He said L had heard of you and read over your files. He thinks you'd be a magnificent increase of help." "Ugh. My God. Tell me, just how the hell am I suppose to work with a man I've never even met before?" "You just do it." "And this wasn't some stupid prank? You're sure of this?"
"Positive." "First time you've ever been." "Anyhow there's a very slim possibility that they'd send you back when they're done." She shook her head. "Look Kagome, you can call me when you get to Japan. Alright?" All the memories I've been trying to avoid, they're all flooding back. "Fine. Later Jack." "Bye Kagome." They both went their seperate ways, Jack had been really nice to Kagome that day. He bought her lunch, clothes, even her plane ticket. She knew he wasn't usually like this, but that was the real him, surprisingly. She trudged onto the plane, somewhat willing. She did have an uneasy feeling about Moon being stuck with the luggage but she knew nothing would happen to her. Kagome knew she wasn't ready for working with the most famous detective in the world though. He could probably figure out what John Wilkes Booth's favorite color was before she could even get a lead on Kira. She let out a breath she'd held for a little while in relief. I'm ready, I don't care what happens to me, but I'm ready.
About a day had passed before she made it to Japan. Happily reunited with Moon, she knew immediately where she'd be staying. Her mother had probably missed her like she was the air she breathed. But her hopes of staying with her family had died quickly when an old man with white hair and a mustache to match held a sign with the word Higurashi covering the board. Holding back any expression of disappointment, she proceeded to the man with her two suit cases and cat carrier. A smile lit her face to hide the gloom she felt. "I'm Higurashi." The man bowed his head. "Pleased to meet you, Ms. Higurashi. I am Watari." So this is the guy Jack was talking to. Oh my God! Jack! She shook her head. I'll call him later. "Something the matter?" "Huh? No nothing at all." "I've been instructed to take you to your hotel. Don't worry, there's no fee. Everything's taken care of. Though I don't think L will be expecting a cat to accompany you."
"Yeah, about your little L guy, this isn't some prank is it?" Watari chuckled, humored for once. "I can assure you Ms. Higurashi, this is no prank." "Very well. I guess it's time to go." "Allow me to take your bags." "That'd be fabulous. Thank you." Watari took her luggage, excludding Moon, and they were in a limo, on their way to the hotel. "Hey Watari?" Kagome querried. "Yes Ms. Higurashi? How may I be of service?" "Well for your first chore, call me Kagome please. I hate titles. Or plain Higurashi."If you wish it. What seems to be the problem?" "Why would L want me to work with him on the Kira case? I mean there's gotta be a thousand other agents, even other detectives, that are probably better then I am." "L's taken quite the intrest into you Kagome. Finding the child rapists, con families, but I believe his favorite capture you led was the engaged murderers." She blushed slightly, when she did find the murderers, she had walked in on them. Somewhat disturbing, hilarious, and amusing all at the same time.
"If you insist on taking this so seriously, you could always ask L. By the way, when the occasion does show up and you two are out in public you are to call him Ryuzaki, understood?" "Sir, yes sir." When they finally arrived at the immense hotel, Kagome stared in amazement. "So what, is this like the Kira H.Q. or something?" "You could call it that." Kagome began taking her bags out but Watari said that she shouldn't carry all the bags up to the top floor. "I spent quite some time battling my own wars. A few bags aren't going to affect me. Don't you worry your pretty little head off." Watari smiled to himself. It was going to be nice to have a younger member that head a good head on her shoulders, unlike Matsuda nearly getting himself killed by Yostuba. She had already managed to get her own room by the time Watari got to the elevator.
"Oh Kagome! That won't be needed. You already have a room." "Oh. I'm sorry could you cancel that?" "Of course." The clerk replied happily. "Thank you."
Kagome caught up with Watari at the elevator and was tucked inside with him as well. "So what's my room number?" "Room number 306. You'll be sharing a room though. I'm sorry about that." "Is there another woman on the team?" "No, I'm afraid not." She held in a pleading groan but held it, not once forgetting her manners. "Who am I sharing a room with?" He never answered her. "Watari?" Still no reply. "Hmph. Ok then." The air cart got to their floor and Watari led her to the room. He gave her the card she needed and allowed her inside. "To answer your question Kagome, Ryuzaki." "What? You mean L?" Watari merely nodded. "The whole time?" "Yes. Right until the moment we've caught Kira, you'll be sharing a room with him."
"This is unbelievable. You expect me to bathe, dress, and undress with a man in the same suite?" "That's not his intention but yes. I suppose so." The old man walced away and left Kagome gawking at all the candies, donuts, and any other sugar filled treat in the world, sitting on the table with a single coffee cup near the edge of it.
She hesitated when she walked to the candy gourmet, pausing every here and there. She picked up a large sugar cube and sighed. "Yup. Definately unbelievable."
A smooth voice replied to her miserable comment. "You'll get use to it in time Ms. Higurashi." "Huh? Who's there?" The voice came from behind a wall, followed by footsteps. "Ryuzaki?" She questioned the strange man with a white shirt, baggy jeans, bare feet, and hair as black as hers pointed in every direction. There was something about that seemed charming though, she had to admit. It kinda reminded her of Captain Jack Sparrow, a bit ruggish but still irresistable. Well, maybe not but you get the point.
"Uh, please call me Kagome." He gave a slight nod. "So I assume you're Ryuzaki?" "I am. If I may be so bold, I find your investigations quite intresting, yet why do you shy away from the task force?" "I merely think I am not worthy of investigating such a villain as Kira. I mean, he's untouchable." "That might not be true." "What are you saying? You know who he is?" "I do." He said almost mockingly, yet polite at the same time. It was as if he were telling her something she needed to know, and rubbing it in her face because she didn't. "Ryuzaki, you must remember this is only my first day. A mere novice in the clutches of a professional." "No need for praise." "Did I say I was worshipping you?" "Ah but you were. And Kagome, you are far from novice. More of advanced, not exactly professional as you could not see that there is no such man with the name of Zachary Carter practicing the religion of cannibalism." "I see. So what this was all a set up to get me in Japan?" "Obviously Mr. Crawford told you before you left what was going on. Your curiousity is no match for the shameful cat."
"Gee, I don't know wheather I should be blushing or insulted." "You can see it in both ways. As your questioning of everything around can lead to brighter and clearer things. But then the curiousity killed the cat." "Satisfaction brought it back." "Are you satisfied here?" She walked around the large place. It was sort of impressive. Then she had remembered about her important possession she had brought all the way back from America. "Maybe you should ask my cat." "Must I?" "That really would be the better thing to do. Her name's Moon." Ryuzaki picked up the small kitten. "Moon, are you satisfied here?" The cat purred while rubbing against his chest. "I must admit, you have quite the face." "She's cute. I know." "I wasn't referring to the cat."
Kagome blushed furiously. She'd just met this guy and he was already flirting with her. "Uh thanks, I guess."
Her feet brought her to the man in his mid twenties and she held his face between her thumb and pointer finger. "You're not too bad yourself tiger." She could make out the slightest hint of a blush forming on the detective's face. Her laugh echoed throughout the room, causing Ryuzaki to smile as well. "You're cute Ryuzaki, how old are you?"
"Twenty-seven." "Wow. That's pretty impressive." "Thank you." He squinted his eyes when he saw what looked to be a bite mark on her shoulder. "What happened to your shoulder? Did Moon bite you?" Kagome's expression was horror filled and she quickly tried to cover it up with her purple hoodie. "Uh yeah. Funny huh?" "Hm."
Kagome was begging in her mind. Please don't look at her teeth. Please don't look at her teeth. But her mental efforts were useless as he lifted the cat's upper lip and compared it to the scar. "Kagome, her teeth are too small and different in shape as well." I can't tell him about InuYasha! I just can't! He'll think I've gone insane.
NoTe: Now I know things moved pretty quickly in this but let it be known that it will slow down at some point. Probably the next chapter. Review and take a cookie on your way out. ^_^