Ok, yes this was an old Naruto fic that I was writing and then decided to switch over so I am sorry if all of the names have not been changed out, but you can almost guess who is who from how the story flows. Anyway, I'm glad you all like it so far.

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Chapter 3

Bankotsu leaned back in his chair, balancing his pencil between his nose and lips and staring up at the ceiling. To say he was bored would have been the understatement of the year. There was nothing going on at the office today. Everything in Taisho Corp., as usual, was perfect; no meetings or nothing. Man, who would have thought that such a high paying job could be so damn boring. Wasn't there supposed to be a constant battle of fighting to keep your business standing, at least that's what he had thought when he accepted the job as V.P. But, maybe he should have been smarter. Realistically, who was going to be dumb enough to try and take over Sesshomaru's company?

Speaking of the devil, Bankotsu straightened up and pulled the sheet of paper from his pocket that Jakotsu had delivered to him earlier. Jakotsu was his and Sessh's main go to person when they wanted to be kept in the loop of when a race was coming up and registering for it. It was good to have a go-between because they didn't want to work too closely with the shady guys who actually ran the whole underground racing community.

Anyway, races were usually held on the weekends, but there was going to be a special one held tonight. It as to welcome and test the skills of some new kid to the racing community or something like that. New competition was always worth looking into.

Bankotsu leaned over and pressed the intercom on his desk and waited for the reply of his secretary.

"Yes Mr. Banryu?" came her muffled voice over the speaker.

"Inform Mr. Taisho that I will be arriving at his office shortly."

"But he make clear instructions that you were not to bother him today sir."

"Oh, I know." Bankotsu spoke and broke their connection. He stood and made his way out of his office, waving as he passed is secretary's desk. The blonde woman just shook her head and waved back. Even she could tell that the two of them were good friends, regardless of how Sesshomaru tried to play it off. And after he disappeared into the elevator she smiled. It was almost lunch time. Why shouldn't she take a break also?

Sesshomaru was busy reading over some documents from another company that was looking to do a merger. It was a small company, but presented a lot of promise and growth if given the right opportunity. He was just finishing up his page when a knock sounded at the door. At first he simply ignored it, wondering where the hell his secretary was and what he was paying the woman for, but that's when he heard all of the commotion going on outside his door.

Rubbing his temples with a sigh, he put the papers down on his desk. He glanced over to the clock and already knew what was about to happen. Even though he wasn't fond of breaks and would usually skip lunch, Bankotsu never missed an opportunity to come and 'visit' his friend.

"Get the hell out of my way!" he heard Bankotsu yell.

"I cannot let you pass. Mr. Taisho is very busy."

"I'm sure he's not too busy to see me now MOVE!"

"NO! YOU DO THIS EVERYDAY! GO AWAY"

Sesshomaru sighed. No use in avoiding it. He pressed his intercom, instructing for his secretary to just let him in. The woman apologized profusely before letting Bankotsu pass and into his office.

"Man, that's one strong lady. I swear she must lift." Bankotsu commented. He walked over and took a seat in the chair in front of Sesshomaru's desk. "So, how you been?"

"Fine unitl recently." was his cryptic reply.

"Ah, don't be that way. I come bearing good news…So, are you going to race tonight?" Bankotsu asked.

"What are you talking about? It's only on weekends."

Bankotsu pulled a note of his pocket and slid it across the desk. Sesshomaru stared at it and then lifted it up, examining the piece of paper and then opened it, deciphering the messy handwriting on it.

"Jakotsu tipped me off. There's a special race tonight that everyone's excited about. Plus, there's supposed to be some new guy in town racing." Bankotsu said.

Sesshomaru just handed the paper back to him. "No. There's no one to watch Kagome."

Bankotsu couldn't believe what he was hearing. "What does that have to do with anything?"

"She's grounded. I'm not taking her to the slums."

He groaned and slapped his forehead. "Tell me you're joking. You can't miss this. Just bring her with us like we always do."

"Not on a school night."

He frowned, eyeing his friend. He knew Sesshomaru meant well when it came to his sister, but this overprotective thing he had going on was not about to mess up tonight. They were the top two racers in the city and it was important that they kept tracked of any new competition that may arise.

"What if you let her off the hook for one night? Tell Sango and Miroku to stay with her and we can go peep the new guy. We'll come right back."

Sesshomaru considered this for a moment. Though, he was not too fond of his sister's friends, they were the only people that he had come to know well enough to trust around her, previous incidents aside of course. He looked over at the dark haired man, biting his nails waiting for an answer.

His friend had a point. If the new guy was able to get this much attention, then he might be worth checking into, not that he even thought there would be a threat to his title of course. He sighed, giving in.

"Fine."

"YES!"

Bankotsu stood up and grinned. This was going to be awesome. Races that managed to get held during the week was always more exciting than weekend races, surprisingly. The crowd was more amped than ever because you were big shit to get a race during the week. Only he and Sesshomaru could pull that whenever they wanted, but for a new guy, he had to be good.

Sesshomaru pulled out his phone, looking at the time and typing a text to Kagome. "How about you head back to your office now?" he commented. "Lunch is over."

Bankotsu turned to leave, waving over his shoulder. "See you tonight."

Kagome and her friends were sitting at their favorite lunch table, the one outside under the tree, when her phone vibrated in her pocket. She pulled out her pink S4 and saw that she had a message from Sesshomaru. Tapping the 'read' button on the screen, she read what her brother sent to her.

Sango and Miroku were watching the array of emotions crossing their friends face.

"Yo, Kags," Miroku said to get the girls attention, using her nickname, "what's up?"

"My brother just text me."

"How cute. Sibling love." Sango teased.

Kagome frowned at her. "Please…Listen to what he said…You're not grounded. One night only. Sango and Miroku can spend the night."

The other two stared at her. "Is he serious?" Miroku asked.

"Where did this change of heart come from?" Sango asked.

"Not sure. Strange." Kagome answered. "I mean, I can't even believe he's saying that Miroku can stay. Maybe that was a typo" she laughed.

Sango smirked. "It's because Miroku isn't stupid enough to show how perverted he is around your brother."

"I'm not ashamed to admit that some things are best kept secret from some people. I didn't get to be this age being stupid." Miroku smiled.

With a shrug, the three of them were about to gather their things and head back to class before the bell rung, but was stopped when one of the secretaries from the office walked over to them.

"Hello girls." the dark haired lady said with a warm smile to the group.

All of the girls smiled back and there was a resounding, 'hello Chiyo-san' around the area.

The woman nodded and then focused her attention on Kagome. "The principal needs to see you in the office right away."

Kagome looked around and pointed at herself. "Me?" Chiyo nodded. She couldn't think of anything that she had done wrong…today.

"Ok, I'll be right there."

"Great."

Chiyo left, leaving three confused teens behind. Sango and Miroku looked over at their friend.

"What do you think that was about?" Miroku asked.

"Yeah, what did you do this time?" Sango asked, looking over at her friend.

Kagome just shrugged and shook her head. "Nothing. I can't think of anything that she could possibly want."

Kagome told Miroku and Sango that she would meet them in class with details and left, heading for the principal's office. When she entered the office, Chiyo was sitting in her desk outside of the principal's office. She looked up when she heard the door close behind someone.

She smiled. "There you are. You can go right on in." she said and motioned towards the door.

Kagome entered the office to see the principal sitting behind her desk. The principal was a woman that looked about middle aged and had long black hair kept in a high ponytail. She always wore a red, form fitting jacket that contrasted her white suit. Her name was Kagura.

Kagura looked up when she saw Kagome enter and ushered her into one of the chairs that were positioned in front of her desk. Kagome took the seat

"How have you been Kagome? I must say, it's good to see you at school for once." She said, smiling.

'So that's what this is about.' Kagome just plastered on her best fake smile. "I know. This place has really changed in the past few weeks." She said.

'Hn' Kagura leaned back in her chair and regarded the girl. "You know that your record is less than acceptable for this school and you may have to do summer school to make up the classes you missed, right?"

Kagome had to contain herself from jumping out of her chair. "I can't do summer school." She complained and rested her head in the palm of her hands, leaning over in the chair. Sesshomaru is going to kill me.

"Calm down. There's a way to fix this."

She looked back up, hope evident in her face. Kagura smiled. This was just exactly what she wanted to see.

She tapped the intercom on her desk. "You can send him in now." she said into the speaker.

Chiyo's muffled voice could be heard replying with an, 'right away ma'am.'

"What's the deal?" Kagome asked, suddenly suspicious.

"I need you to do a favor for me, that's all. Complete this task and those days become excused and are wiped from your record." Kagura said, making it all sound so simple.

"But, what's the task?"

As soon as Kagome asked her question, the door to Kagura's office opened and a boy stepped in. He had his hands in his pockets and looked like he would rather be anywhere else. Kagome recognized him as the new kid from her home room…Kouga, right?

"Good afternoon Mr. Wolf." Kagura said, motioning to the chair next to Kagome. "Please, have a seat."

Kouga muttered a, 'thanks' as he did as instructed. Kagome stared at him for a moment before returning her gaze to Kagura, who was now smiling.

"Kagome, I want you to be Kouga's guide and tutor for the rest of the year. Help him meet people and get used to the school and get his grades on par with our standards."

Kagome scoffed. "You can't be serious. I…"

"I already know my way around the building. I don't need her to guide me." Kouga said, cutting her off. "And she looks too stupid to be of any use."

Kagome glared at him. Who the hell did he think he was, saying that he didn't need her to guide him. What, did he think he was too good for her? And who the fuck was he calling stupid?!

"Like I was saying," she started, glancing towards the boy next to her, "I don't want to be his guide or anything else. Besides, isn't that the job for model students? I'm not exactly the influence you want to introduce him to."

"Oh no, you're exactly the influence he needs. Even with all the class you miss, you manage to keep your grades on par." Kagura said, spinning sideways in her chair. "Besides, everyone from the student council is at a conference right now. They won't be back for another week."

If they were so on par then why was she being threatened with summer school? Crooked ass principal. "Well, what about a teacher? I'm sure that Totosai-san will handle it. It's not like he does anything but reads during classes all day." Kagome said, folding her arms over her chest.

"Don't I get a say in this?" Kouga finally said. "It's nothing personal, but I'm good by myself. A guide would just be in my way and annoying."

"I'm not annoying!" Kagome snapped.

"I wasn't referring that directly to you." Kouga said back.

"Then who were you referring that to? Hmm?"

Kagura slammed her fist on her desk, bringing both kids attentions back to her. "Listen! It's already decided. For the rest of the year, you two will stick close to each other and I don't want any more complaints. You're dismissed!"

Both students, far from satisfied with the results of what had transpired here, got up and left the room. Outside of the office, Kagome stopped to glare at Kouga.

"Look buddy, I don't want you getting on my nerves or anything. Just be quiet, stick close, and then tell Kagura that I did a good job when we're done. And try not to be too dense to learn fast. Got it!"

Kouga put his hand over the fist that Kagome had in his face and moved it away. "I don't know who you think you are, but try that with someone else. Not me. Now move." He said and pushed past her, moving down the hall.

Kagome stared after him, somewhat shocked. No one talked to her like that. Hell, no one was dumb enough to talk to her like that. Everybody in the city knew who her brother was and knew better than to fuck with her. What made him think that he was so different? Though, she had to admit, begrudgingly, that if he had those kinds of balls, this year might just turn out to be somewhat interesting.

Kagome rushed to catch up with the retreating figure of the boy, stopping to walk beside him. "You know, you shouldn't talk to me like that."

"And why not?" he didn't even bother to look at her when he talked which annoyed Kagome to no end.

"Because, my brother is.."

"Sesshomaru Taisho. Yeah, I've heard about him."

"So you know his reputation then. You should be nicer to me."

Kouga stopped walking and glared down at the girl beside him. "Look, I don't care who you are, or about your brother for that matter. None of you intimidate me, so beat it."

He walked off, leaving Kagome frozen to her spot. He knew who her brother was and he still treated her like that. Did this guy have a death wish or something? Fine! If that's how he wanted to be, then two could play at that game. She would show that asshole that just as mean as he could be, she could be worse.

'Hope you put out as much as your moth does Kouga.

Sesshomaru was already sitting outside of Kagome's school, waiting for his sister and her friends. He warily noticed all of the boys ogling his car and the girls ogling him. He smirked. What he wouldn't give to be back in high school. He and Bankotsu had run the school. No one was dumb enough to ever try and bother them.

Hell, their names should have been added to the door-tag outside of Kagura's office, they were in there so much. He kind of started to wonder if he could really get mad at Kagome so much for getting in trouble. She was just keeping the tradition alive. Though, his grades were still better than hers by far.

Sesshomaru shook the thought from his mind. He and his sister had two very different things counting against them. While he had been a problem student, he did maintain his grades and stayed in school. Kagome was just skimming by on the skin of her teeth in all of her classes and she skipped school, something he did not approve of. Because, if Kagome was skipping school and that meant that there was eight hours in each day that he did not know where she was and that was unacceptable.

After about five more minutes of waiting, Kagome, flanked by Sango and Miroku, climbed into the car. Kagome sat in the front seat while the other two got in the back.

"Hey Sesshomaru." they both said. He nodded his acknowledgments.

"So…" Kagome began, after fastening her seatbelt, "what are you doing tonight that brought on the change of heart?"

He never took his eyes off the road as he pulled out of the schools parking lot. "Me and Bankotsu have to go check out some new racer that just showed up and I wasn't about to leave you alone. It's only for tonight though." he reminded her, letting her know that she hadn't gotten out of her punishment so easily.

"I know. I know." Kagome muttered.

Afterwards, the car lapsed into a state of silence, one that was soon broken by Sango. "So, Sesshomaru, how has the racing been going? You still number one?" she asked, trying to relieve some of the tension in the car.

"He looked towards the teen in his rearview mirror. "Of course." Was his simple, flat reply.

Sango sighed. She really didn't know why she tried sometimes. Miroku nudged her shoulder and gave her a mischievous smirk.

"So, Sesshomaru, how's work treating ya?" he asked.

"Good." Was his, once again, flat reply.

"That's nice. It must be tough trying to balance that and racing, huh?"

"No."

"Why?"

"They don't get in the way of each other."

"I see…What about your love life?"

"How is that any of your business?"

"You got a girlfriend?"

"No?"

"Why?"

"I don't want one."

"How come?

Sesshomaru was starting to get irritated. Sango and Kagome were trying their hardest not to burst out laughing and ruin Miroku's façade. He just kept the same smile on her face throughout the whole ordeal.

"Are you aware that you talk too much?" Sesshomaru asked?

"No. I barely talk at all. I don't see what you mean."

"You don't think you talk that much? Are you serious? It's a wonder they haven't kicked you out of school yet or your parents haven't disowned you because of your mouth."

"…"

"Boy…"

"…"

"…Boy…"

"…"

"…MIROKU…"

"Hmm?...You say something?...Man Sessh, you sure do talk a lot."

At that point, Sango and Kagome finally couldn't hold it in anymore and broke out laughing at Sesshomaru's expense. They spent the rest of the ride, sneaking glances at the annoyed driver and giggling, only stopping when he glared at them, but that silence never lasted long.

After they finally made it home, Bankotsu was already waiting for them. Sesshomaru went in and proceeded to get ready for the night while Bankotsu stopped all of them before they could even get up the stairs. He made sure Sesshomaru was preoccupied before he began with what he had to say.

"I want you three, if possible, to please be, if you know what it is, on your best behavior. Basically, for one night, let hell freeze over."

Bankotsu was talking to the group of three that were lounging on the sofa in front of him. Neither one of them seemed too interested in what he was saying, he could tell. Probably because they didn't take him too seriously. They all knew that the only reason he was even giving the behave-while-we're-gone-speech was because he didn't want 0Sesshomaru to do it…No one wanted Sesshomaru to do it. They didn't want to have to listen to him and Bankotsu wanted to leave before sunset…the next day.

"You don't have anything to worry about. It's not like Armageddon's going to break out when you two leave." Kagome said, leaning with her head in one hand and the remote in the other.

"No, but the apocalypse might." Bankotsu muttered, loud enough for her to hear.

"What!"

Sango took this time to intervene. "You won't have to worry about a thing. All we're going to do is watch TV and eat you out of house and home." she said with a sweet smile...Too sweet.

"Look," Bankotsu put his hands on his hips and gave his best stern expression. Man, he was not good at the whole discipline thing, they noted. "If any of you mess up, your brother is going to be pissed and that's something"-he looked at Kagome-"none of us want. So, just chill for tonight, ok?"

The three of them looked between each other as if considering what he was asking of them. None of them had anything planned for the night anyway. They were serious when they said that they were going to just watch TV and eat, but why make it so easy for the boy?

"Conditions." Miroku spoke.

"Are?" Bankotsu asked.

"You have to convince Sesshomaru to let Kagome come to the Tokio Hotel concert with us this weekend."

The two stared at each other. "I can't guarantee that. I can try."

"Not so fast, Kotsu" Sango said, now standing and wagging her finger at him. She stopped to place her hands on her hips and smirked. "There's two sides to this deal, because if you can't convince her brother to let her go, then you have to help us sneak her out."

He looked at the dark haired girl like she had just grown a second head or something. "Are you out of your fucking mind? I don't want to get in the middle of that." This was the first time he had even heard mention of a concert. Who the hell were Tokio Hotel?

"It's take it or leave it." Miroku stated with finality.

Bankotsu thought for a second. Sure, Sesshomaru was pretty strict when it came to Kagome, but maybe he could convince him to let her off the hook for one night. Hell, he had convinced him to do it tonight, so why not press his luck. Then again, his high school principal was always telling him that gambling just wasn't his thing.

He looked at the three that were all staring at him now, awaiting his answer. He sighed. "Fine. But if even one thing goes wrong tonight, then the deals off. And…" he looked at Kagome with a smug look, "I'll tell Sesshomaru to extend your punishment."

"What the fuck! That's not…mmmfff"

She had been cut off when Sango and Miroku grabbed her, covering the girls mouth to keep her outburst from ruining anything. They both looked up at Bankotsu with smiles. "Deal." they agreed, ignoring the protest of their friend.

Bankotsu smiled. "Good." He turned to walk out of the room when he heard Sesshomaru coming down the stairs, hoping to head him off before he could try to talk to them and waste any of their time. "Remember, best behavior." He whispered over his shoulder to the group that nodded and the one that just pouted and looked away.

When Sesshomaru got to the bottom of the stairs, Bankotsu was already at the door and handing him his jacket, grinning.

"You ready to go check out this new kid?" He was looking more excited than he should be about this trip. It actually made Sesshomaru wonder.

"Where are Kagome and the others?" he asked, looking around for his younger sister who was usually there to see them off.

"She's watching TV with her friends. Let's go." Bankotsu urged.

"I want to talk to them first."

"I already gave the 'be good' talk. It's handled."

"And you think they're going to take you seriously?" Sesshomaru gave him a disbelieving look.

"Of course they are." Bankotsu said. After what I had to bargain with them with, they better. "Besides, Kagome needs some freedom in her life. Trust her a little and give her a chance to prove herself to you. She's a good kid." he added. If he softened up Sesshomaru now, maybe convincing him to let her out on the weekend would be a little easier.

Sesshomaru considered this. In his opinion, why should he trust her to stay at home alone when he couldn't even trust her to go to school? But, as hard as it is to believe, Bankotsu had a point, kind of. He did need to start being a little more lenient with his sister, a very little.

"I want to talk to her myself, first."

Bankotsu sighed and slapped his forehead. "KAGOME!" He was so close. Almost out the door, but just couldn't quite make it.

The said girl came walking into the entrance way and leaned against the wall, her arms folded over her chest and looking back and forth between the two males.

"What is it now?" she asked.

"I don't know. Your brother wanted to talk to you." he said. He opened the door and walked out. "I'll be in the car."

Now alone with her brother, Kagome looked at him. "I was doing something, you know?" she said, glaring.

So, she's still mad that I grounded her. I thought she would at least let up since I let her friends stay over. "I don't want any fuckups from you tonight. The only reason that I'm doing this is because it's important and there isn't anyone else to watch you." He said.

Kagome blew out a breath and rolled her eyes. "Oh yes, I am just such a terrible person that I have to hear this twice in one night. How about next time, we save the talks and you just hire the FBI."

Sango and Miroku were on the other side of the wall, eavesdropping on the whole conversation. They were mentally screaming for Kagome to shut up before she ruined everything.

Sesshomaru took a breath. He wasn't about to be pulled into an argument with his sister, not now. "Just take care while we're gone." He concluded walking towards the door. He stopped, passing Kagome, and took a wad of cash from his pocket, handing it to the girl.

She looked at the money questioningly. "What's this?"

"Money. Order some food for you and your friends. I would prefer the kitchen to still be intact when I return."

Kagome smiled. For the first time ever, she couldn't argue with him on that. The first time that Sesshomaru had allowed the three of them, especially Miroku (what the hell was he thinking), to cook in his kitchen, the results had been disastrous. The fire department couldn't even understand how things had gone so wrong while making a grilled cheese sandwich.

"Thanks Sessh. And you don't have to worry. We'll take care of everything." Kagome said, losing her earlier attitude towards her brother.

Sesshomaru smirked. "I'll try to pretend I don't."

Sango and Miroku came into view after he walked out the door and Kagome locked it behind him.

"Aww, there are times when I can almost accept the fact that you two are brother and sister." Sango smiled.

Miroku laughed. "Yeah, but I bet those moments don't last too long."

"Whatever." Kagome sighed. She would never admit to her friends that there were times when she adored her brother. Of course, those times were more frequent when she was younger and he was helping her learn something new, but there were still traces of it here and there. Though, nothing too solid.

She and Sesshomaru were closer when she was younger. He never treated her like a step sister too much. I fact, he had welcomed her into the family almost instantly. They were inseparable when she was younger. It wasn't until his teen years hit that he started to change. He was less playful with her and he became more protective and stricter. The change gad been so sudden. She never knew what inspired it. The way it seemed, she had just figured that him focusing on school and working towards taking over the company had been too much on him.

"Look, I don't know about you guys, but I'm about to order some pizza." Kagome said and pulled out her cell, ready for a change of topic.

And just like that, it worked. "I want extra cheese on mine." Miroku yelled.

"Yum, pepperoni!" Sango cheered.

OK, I tried to make that chapter much longer so I hope you all enjoyed. And I want to clear up that yes, this is a Kag/Sessh fic, I'm just unfolding the story a little slow to give all the drama a chance to build. And no, there is no incest, which is why I have stated more than once tha Kags is adopted and no blood is shared between the two. And she will turn 18 before anything BIG happens so no worries there either. :)

So plz continue to read and review! Ja'Ne