That night Sesshoumaru kept vigil over the shrine and explored it's myths, mainly the one the shrine was constructed in honor of. The legend of the jewel of four souls, the very jewel that hid inside of the young woman. Being a powerful businessman, he knew just how to strategize and solve things to get the solution he wants. He glanced up towards the house and went back in to explore, mainly looking at photos and mentioning of the woman, Kagome.

As dawn approached he formed a plan in his head revolving around the woman's abilities and looks, now all he needs is to see her personality. As soon as the sun's rays hit the horizon he could hear movement in the house, soon enough the mother was all showered up and dressed, making her way to the kitchen, not too surprised when she noticed the demon sitting in a chair at the table.

She quietly worked preparing breakfast, being careful to not use any overpowering spices that might upset the demon. Suddenly she looks up hearing a whistling sound, finding the tea ready. She set a cup of green tea in front of Sesshoumaru with a kind smile and went back to work, occasionally sipping her own tea.

Soon everyone had gotten up except Kagome. During breakfast Sesshoumaru could sense a male shrine visitor approaching the door. Hearing the doorbell ring everyone but Sesshoumaru looked towards the door.

"I wonder who that could be?" Mrs. Higurashi quietly asked her self. She got up and slid the door open finding a very familiar young man. "Oh Hojo it's you. Good morning, would you like to come in, we are just eating breakfast if you would like to join us."

Hojo gave her a kind smile and bowed lightly. "Thank you for the kind off Mrs. Higurashi but I have already eaten. I'm here to pick up Kagome, we were supposed to go on a date for the day." He politely reminded her as he tapped the snow off and stepped into the house.

Mrs. Higurashi let out a light gasp, covering her mouth. 'That's right, they did have plans for today.'

"I'm sorry to intrude but since she didn't answer her door I thought I would check here but I guess she must not be here either I see." Noticing her lack of presence at the table but noticing the demon who sat there instead, studying him like a bug under a microscope. Hojo withheld a shiver and instead turned to say his partings.

"Actually Hojo, she is here but is not awake yet. Kagome and my Father had trouble at the shop last night and hit her head awfully hard. She has been knocked out ever since." She looked worriedly in the direction of her daughter's room, leaving out the bullet wound she had acquired.

Hojo's eyes widened dramatically before he rushed up the stairs to her room, quickly making his way over to her side. Just as her mother had said, she still lay there knocked out, possibly in a coma. He carefully lifted her head and inspected it for damage and sure enough he found a large knot. Gently, he laid her head back on to the pillow and sighed as he ran a hand through his hair in a sign of stress. 'Kagome, you should have let me set up those cameras and the police button.'

Hearing movement in the room he snapped his head to the door seeing the demon standing there with no emotion on his face. Hojo never had much experience with demons but he did know that he recognized this man from somewhere and if his clothes and facial marking were anything to go by, he would guess that he is very successful. Hojo, being in medical school and working at the local hospital, didn't worry much about money either since it was only himself that he needed to support. "I have not met you before but you do seem familiar. Are you a friend of the family?"

"Merely an acquaintance. I would suggest that you don't do anything that could worsen her condition." Leaving an underlying threat.

"Worsen her condition? I'm her boyfriend for one and other than that I come from a family that is deeply rooted into medical science, work at a hospital and go to medical school. If anything I am the most adept to take care of her."