DISCLAIMER

The iota of ownership of Inuyasha comes up to nil.

Summary: Inuyasha Takahashi believed he had it made: A wife, money, power, prestige and looks. But one event will turn his life around forever leading to the discovery of his son and finding something that you just can't put a price on: Love. Inu/Kag Mir/San AU R&R

AU- everyone is just a regular human, no powers, no special abilities.

Rating M – language and strong adult themes

" " = talking

' ' = thinking

{action}


Last Time:

"Get up I'm taking you to lunch." Sesshomaru said seemingly unaffected by Inuyasha's outburst.

"Why the fuck would I want to go with you." Inuyasha spat out.

"Seeing as you have no car. I am your only option. Plus, I hear there is a restaurant that recently became very popular and I wish to see it for myself...After we eat we have things to talk about." Sesshomaru said as he turned his back to walk out the door.

"I shall be expecting you to be out in the front in no less than fifteen minutes Inuyasha."

"Whats the name of the damn place anyways?" Inuyasha asked.

"I've heard that it is called Miko's Fine Foods. It is only ten minutes drive from here." Sesshomaru said over his shoulder as he closed the office door.


Ch3: Recognition and Recollection

Inuyasha scowled as he exited the elevator and entered the lobby. The fact that Sesshomaru wanted to take him out to lunch was all in all, unfathomable to him. After all, Sesshomaru had spent many years trying to get rid of Inuyasha, in which all of the attempts failed quite spectacularly.

Finally walking though the front doors, Inuyasha grudgingly entered Sesshomaru's car. It was a nice car, well kept and well ordered, just like the owner himself. Upon entrance, he found Sesshomaru talking on his cell phone.

"We going to get going or not?" Inuyasha said with impatience. Sesshomaru held up a finger to silence his brother. Sesshomaru continued speaking into the phone and after a quick good bye he hung up.

"The investors as still quite interested in the company, however, they wish for more evidence of our credibility and stability." Sesshomaru announced as he started the car. Inuyasha gave a non-committal grunt before leaning back in the passenger chair.

Soon they took off. As usual, the lunchtime traffic was just as calm and collected as a wild wolf in a hen house. People where everywhere; crossing at random points in the street, running up to buses as they waved frantically to catch the drivers attention, or just walking down the street. Motorcycles hummed away as the riders awaited for traffic to continue and patches of bicyclists filtered through the bulk of cars with various and odd colored helmets.

Inuyasha closed his eyes as he dreamed of better times. Times when everything was calm and good in his world. But that was years and years before he even met Kikyo. Those days where his fondest and he often found himself dreaming about those times as of late.

He was brought out of his car-induced dream by Sesshomaru announcing that they had arrived. Looking around Inuyasha noticed the unique design patterns and colors of the sign and shop. They were very eye-catching, but not to busy. Looking into the window, which previewed the restaurant, he noticed that all the tables were full and that there was quite a long line waiting to be seated.

"Inuyasha hurry up. I happen to have quite an appetite today." Sesshomaru announced as he entered the line. Inuyasha fell in line behind his brother.

All around him he heard whispers.

"Is that Inuyasha?"

"Aren't those the Takahashis?"

"Look at him, he's so hot."

"They look a lot friendlier in the magazines."

"Do you think I could get his autograph?"

By now though, he was quite use to it and ignored the ever persistent stares and whispers. He decided to have a look at the menu and made his way to where they were held.


*-*Meanwhile over by the counter.

"Hey Sango. Is that who I think it is?" Miroku whispered to his female counterpart.

"Who do you see?" Sango asked absentmindedly as she directed customers to their tables.

"Over there by the menus." Miroku responded as he made a gesture towards the figure. Sango took a sharp intake of breath as she too noticed the figure. She looked at Miroku and nodded.

"We should get Kagome and Shiro out of the restaurant now." Sango hissed as Inuyasha and Sesshomaru rapidly approached.

"I agree. Go tell Kagome that we insisted that she take Shiro to the arcade." Miroku said, "I'll make sure to tell Shippo and Rin to cover for her...if Kagome refuses, go with her." Sango nodded as she walked off to find her best friend.

Sango quickly weaved through the crowd and entered the employee area to find Shiro and Kagome just about to walk out to help out.

"Hey! Kagome-chan! Want to go to the arcade? I'm just in the mood for playing some video games!" Sango asked. Shiro immediately began asked if they could go.

"But Sango-chan it's so busy right now! I should be out there helping." Kagome said as she began to advance to the service area. Sango covertly blocked her path.

"Common! When was the last time you took Shiro to the arcade! It's been ages. Miroku said that he would cover for us. We should have some fun!" Sango persisted.

"Can we go mommy! Can we? Can we? Can we? Please!" Shiro begged as he was practically bouncing with excitement.

Kagome looked at Shiro and then at Sango. She had to give up, she was way out numbered.

"Alright fine...but I'm paying Miroku a bit more this month!" Kagome added with a smile.

"Yay!" Shiro shouted as he quickly began clearing away all of his stuff. Within five minutes, Kagome, Sango and Shiro had left from the employee doorway and headed towards the arcade.

'Crisis averted' Sango thought to herself with relief as she watched the landscape pass by on the way to the arcade.


*-* Meanwhile back at the restaurant

Miroku let out a breath that he was holding in when he saw Kagome's car pass by the shop window. I had been extreme luck that he had spotted Inuyasha as early as he did.

Soon, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha came to be next in line. Miroku looked up and gave them a funny look, pretending as if he had not seen them.

"Well well well, If it isn't Inuyasha and Sesshomaru." Miroku said with a smirk, "It has been awhile I imagine." Inuyasha looked at Miroku bug-eyed and finally found his voice.

"What the hell! What are you doing here Miroku? Last I remember you had just gotten your BMA!" Inuyasha burst out as he face held the confused look of a child. Sesshomaru stared at Miroku with a critical eye also trying to determine why he was there..

"Actually I'm the co-manager here. I'm just covering a friend's shift." Miroku said as he put a fake smile on. The event that scarred his memory and opinion about Inuyasha was still fresh on his mind even though it happened a long time ago.

"Table 14 if you will." Miroku finished as he ushered Shippo to show them to their table. To Inuyasha, it was odd seeing Miroku again. They had been out of contact for awhile. Inuyasha thought to himself of the last time he had even spoken to Miroku.

'It was way before...I started going out with Kikyo.' Inuyasha remembered. The memory of his past life before Kikyo was somewhat of a paradise now as he looked back. He had friends back then; people who cared were there. Now it was different. Not a day went by that Inuyasha didn't feel lonely or alone.

Inuyasha was pulled out of his deep thoughts by Sesshomaru, who commented on whether or not Inuyasha wanted to order something as Shippo was waiting patiently with pen and pad.


*hides behind the chairs in the resturant*

*pulls out menu to hide behind*

Now that I am somewhat hidden!

I know that there isn't any Kagome - Shiro – Inuyasha interaction yet!

But did you think I would make it that easy?

It would seem that things are deeper than they appear! Secrets are kept and conflicts ensue!

Prepare for murkier waters as this story moves to the past and reveals a bit more to what is now. Stay Tuned!

Thanks so much to all my reviewers!

Thank you all for reading! And please review!

-Mekon