Buwahahaha!

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Okay, now that that's outta my system…

Heh. I just had this sudden urge to laugh evilly, so I did, and my dad just gave me a really odd look. It was hilarious. And OHMYGOD, my first day of school was today. X.x Ack. My Biology teacher seems like real bitch… Anyway, here's another chapter of Wanted for your reading pleasure. This chapter is short just like the first. I intend for them all to be short. But, don't let your hopes down. They might get longer later on. n.n; Okay, enough of that…

On with the fic!

Wanted
Chapter two - Meetings


Windows down, her favorite radia station blaring and going sixty down the road, Kagome sang along with almost all of the songs playing on the station. Her raven hair wisped about her face and her dark sunglasses shielded her chocolate eyes from the blazing sun overhead. Her fingers drummed to the beat of the song on the steering wheel, a pleasant smile on her face as she sang. She loved driving like this, her windows down, radio blaring on a hot sunny day.

Although she felt relaxed and cool in her Jeep, her mind kept wandering to the conversation she had with that rude man over the telephone earlier. Who was that man? Surely he didn't treat all of their volunteers like that. But then again, maybe he did. He could be one of those men who could care less about other people's feelings and act all snide and arrogant.

Her eyes narrowed beneath her sunglasses and she scowled at nothing, already hating the man and she had yet to meet him. Well, she'd just have to make sure she asks just as rude to him and call him an insulting name. He seemed to have a thing with calling woman "wench". And what was with that growl? Was he a demon? He probably was. No human can growl that real and low. But what kind of demon? Wolf? Cat? Dog?

She snickered. Yeah, that'll be the day. A dog demon.

The Takshi Ranch came into view and Kagome pulled into the long dirt driveway, something flipping in her stomach as she neared the large ranch house. She couldn't help but stare in awe at the house itself and its surroundings. A large pasture on either side of the driveway, a fences surrounding them and Kagome nearly squealed with joy when she saw the creatures grazing within them.

Horses. And lots of them.

Ever since she was little, she'd loved horses. They are her favorite animal. She didn't know why she loved them so much, she just did. Maybe it was how graceful and serene they looked when the galloped across an open plane or just the majestic beauty of them. She supposed it was the latter, and more.

She pulled up next to an old looking truck and stepped out of her jeep, closing the door behind her then gazing at her environment. "Wow…this place is really…big." She said softly, backing away from the house so she could get a better look at it. She whistled and tilted her head to the side, studying the house. "Must be about two stories…maybe three." Kagome concluded, pursing her lips.

A loud bark came from her left and she jumped, turning towards the sound. Immediately her eyes lit up and she smiled, kneeling down. "Hey there."

A beautiful grey and white Husky dog was standing there, its tongue lolling out of its mouth and it's head cocking to the side as it studied the unfamiliar face.

Kagome cooed to the dog. "It's okay. I won't hurt you," She held out her hand and the dog trotted towards her, stopping a foot away and sniffing her hand. Kagome smiled then slowly reached up and petted the Husky on the head. "You're a beautiful dog, aren't you?"

The dog barked and stepped closer, sensing no harm from this human then it tilted its head and gave her a long lick on the cheek.

Kagome giggled. "Well, I guess you're not vicious at all, are you?" She laughed as the Husky continued to give her a second shower and she scratched it behind the ears, on the back. Something shiny caught her eye around the neck and she reached around to draw forth a nametag. "Aries." She read softly.

Aries barked at the mention of his name.

She smiled. "A beautiful name for a beautiful dog."

Aries continued to lick her and Kagome sustained petting him.

"Aires, here boy."

The Husky lifted his head at his owners voice then trotted over to the porch where the voice came from, leaving Kagome kneeling in the dust.

Kagome stood once again and pulled her sunglasses off, turning towards the man who was kneeling on the porch, Aries saying hello to his master.

Kagome took this time to study the man's appearance and found that he was rather quite handsome. Long silver hair that cascaded to his waist and golden eyes stared down at the dog. His tanned, muscled body was covered in a white wife beater and faded baggy blue jeans with large brown boots on his feet. She had to resist the urge to drool.

The man finally looked up at her with a scowl and he stood up, crossing his arms over his chest. Aries barked then ran off towards the barn.

Kagome shook her head and smiled politely. "Hello, I'm—"

"Kagome Higurashi, right?" He finished for her.

Kagome blinked then her eyes grew wide. "You! You were the one I talked to on the phone with!" She pointed a finger at him.

The silver haired man rolled his eyes then walked down the steps, before her in only a few short strides. "Yeah, that was me and I'd appreciate it if you don't call me 'you'. I have a name."

Her hand fell and her eyes narrowed. She placed her hands on her hips in a typical female stance. "Oh? So you can call me 'wench' but I can't call you anything except for your name?" She snorted. "Not likely."

He growled, a fang peeking out from beneath his upper lip and she saw something twitch on his head. Ears?

All anger dissolved into bewilderment and she stared at his ears openly. "Are those…ears?"

The man arched a black brow. "Yeah, they are. I'm a dog hanyou."

Kagome's mouth dropped. Well, that explains the growl…and the fang…and the… "…Can I touch them?" Stupid!

He blinked. "Keh! No!"

She blushed. "Uh, sorry. I don't know what came over me."

He scoffed. "Whatever. Anyway, I'm Inuyasha. That's what you'll be calling me and not 'you'." Inuyasha said gruffly, shoving his hands in his pockets.

Kagome's anger returned and she huffed. "Well, Inuyasha, I'm here for an interview, so ask the damn questions so I can get outta here and away from you." She snapped, her coffee orbs crackling with a blazing fire.

Inuyasha's eyes widened slightly with mild surprise. Now that's different. This girl actually had some guts in her to talk back to him and insult him at once. He smirked inwardly. This was gonna be fun. Nobody has ever talked back to Inuyasha, save his brother, his father and his ex. And the wimpy wolf.

The surprised expression quickly turned into a scowl and he growled. "I thought I told you to watch your mouth bitch, or you won't be gettin' this job." He said lowly, amber eyes narrowing to a glare.

She glared back. "Gee, I would if I could but my nose is in the way so it's kinda difficult to watch it. And I would hardly call this a job. This is volunteer work, remember? I don't get paid, moron." Kagome fired back, her blood boiling.

Inuyasha growled again, this time menacingly. "Listen here, you bitch—"

"Just met the girl and already you are starting a fight. Tisk, Inuyasha."

Inuyasha stiffened at the sound of his brother's cool voice and he sighed, glaring at Kagome one last time before stomping back up the steps and stalking inside.

Kagome stuck her tongue out at him childishly before regarding the older version of Inuyasha with a puzzled look. "Hi," she said for lack of anything better to say.

Sesshomaru nodded. "Hello. I am Sesshomaru, that baka's older brother."

Kagome nodded and her mouth formed an "o". So that's why they look so much alike…well, except that he has longer hair than the moron and has markings on his face…and I think he's a bit taller too.

Sesshomaru strode down the stairs and to her, holding out his hand for her to take. She took it and the handshaking commenced.

"You are Kagome, correct?" he asked in a monotone.

She nodded and smiled softly. "Yeah, that's me. Um, I have a question. Is your brother always that rude?" She couldn't resist. She had to ask.

Sesshomaru sighed and let go of her hand. He nodded. "I am afraid so. But do not let his words cut into you deep. He is always this rude to everyone."

Aha! So he is an arrogant moron who could care less about other people's feelings! She mentally did a little victory dance and she grinned. "I see. Well then, I guess I'll just have to learn to ignore him and throw and insult or two his way if he bothers me too much." Kagome stated, grinning.

An elegant brow disappeared in the fringe of silver bangs. This girl had spirit. She was a perfect match for his little brother. He would enjoy having her here, working with his baka of a brother Inuyasha. Sesshomaru could tell already that there would be lots of fights and squabbles in the near future that was for sure.

Sesshomaru spun on his heel and headed for the house. "Come with me inside. I will need to ask you some questions before you can qualify to work here." He jumped the steps and opened the door, waiting patiently for her.

Kagome nodded and climbed the steps, smiling slightly when she heard a faint creaking sound. She stepped inside and nodded thanks to Sesshomaru for holding the door open. He followed in after her and started for another room. Kagome trailed after, looking around the house in awe. Mostly everything looked antique and fragile enough that if you gave it the slightest touch, it would shatter. She soon found herself in a spacious living room where Inuyasha had already made himself comfortable on the couth, sipping a coke.

Kagome sat down adjacent to the couth on a plush chair and she had to refrain from giggling at how soft it was. She made herself comfortable and she could feel Inuyasha's eyes boring into hers. She pointedly ignored him – which infuriated him more – and watched as Sesshomaru sat down next to Inuyasha.

The questions began.

And that's the end. Of the chapter, anyway. I think I made it obvious that Inuyasha and Kagome hate each other's guts. But that'll change. Eventually. XD Hehe. I can't for that. I'm just a fluff whore. XD I love reading it and writing. –Giggle.- Well, hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed typing it. Please review!

Keiko