A Little Life
Chapter Three
Month: January
Year: 2011
Day: 10th
Bankotsu stormed out the restaurant without paying for the ruined dinner and the waiter did not stop him either. The poor waiter did not want any more trouble from the dangerous yakuza and his psychotic girlfriend. The people in the restaurant all let out a visible sigh of relief at the departure of the insane couple. They could now resume their dinner for the evening without further ado.
The angry yakuza got into his car and immediately sped off to the Kumicho's home. If he sped all the way there he would make it in time for the extraction. Flying through a red light and with one eye on the road, Bankotsu opened up his glove department and pulled out a silver 22 caliber pistol with a silencer attached. The light from the streetlamps glisten off the silver pistol highlighting its shining coat. Placing one of his favorite babies on top of his lap the young yakuza proceed to pull out his cell phone. Thoughts of calling Kagome were flooding through his mind. He didn't know how she was getting home and he knew how hot headed she could be. She always had an affinity for finding trouble when she was in that state. So instead of calling his pregnant girlfriend, Bankotsu decided to call her bodyguard. He will deal with Kagome tomorrow.
The phone did not ring more than twice before the call was picked up and that is how Bankotsu preferred it. "I'm trailing her now boss, she's quite upset." The bodyguard said, easily knowing why his boss had called in the first place. "Is she heading to the apartment?" Bankotsu asked briskly as he sharply turned a corner. "No, she's heading towards Sango's apartment." The black haired yakuza frowned at the information. Kagome didn't know any better than to go around her best friend's area because that's where the Takahashi turf begins. Bankotsu wanted to leave as much of his other life away from Kagome. Even if he did tell Kagome about the turf war currently going on between the two clans, she wouldn't listen. Her best friend lives on the west side of Tokyo and that's all that matter to her.
"Keep a close eye on her and make sure she gets home safe if she decides to go home tonight." Bankotsu order sharply before hanging up. He was five minutes away from the Kumicho's home and already he was aggravated with tonight's event. "I need a drink after this is over with." He muttered before pressing down on the gas petal.
Furiously walking down the sidewalk, Kagome could no longer hold back her tears. They ran down her cheeks like a small waterfall and she angrily wiped them away with the back of her hands. Crying about the situation wasn't going to make it any better. She wasn't usually this emotional to the point of crying, but she figured her hormones were the cause of it. All she wanted right now was her best friend, Sango. Kagome was fortunate that Sango lived twenty minutes away from the restaurant. It was still a pretty good walk to get there, but with her anger edging her on the walk seem shorter than it usually was.
Kagome prayed that Sango was home and not working over time at the elementary school. The brunette was usually at home this time at night, but was probably busy grading papers from her students or prepping for her next class. It was hard for the two of them to catch up sometimes because of conflicting work schedules with school and the hospital. As a registered nurse who worked the night shifts, Kagome barely had time to see her best friend, until tonight that is if Sango was home. Kagome only had a few more blocks to go before she arrived at her destination.
A visible shiver ran through Kagome's body, it caused her to stop walking and take in her surroundings. Wide hazel eyes scan the emptying streets. The sun had set not too long ago and the street lamps were turning on, dimly lighting her path. 'What was that feeling I had just now?' The brunette thought curiously as she continued her journey to Sango's apartment. 'It felt like I was being watched or something.' Kagome mused to herself with furrow brows. Suddenly her grandfather's words about walking alone at night fluttered through her mind. It wasn't as if she was afraid to walk alone at night, but now that she had gotten that weird feeling fear began to trickle in her heart. It wasn't just her anymore, but also her little baby. She had to be more mindful the next time she storms off by herself, especially at night. Kagome folded her arms across her chest, hoping to trick her mind into thinking that it was a breeze that had caused her to shiver earlier. 'Stop worrying, it's nothing. How many times have I gone to work and nothing happen? This is the same concept.' Without another thought Kagome continued her trek to Sango's apartment. A few minutes later she found herself ringing the buzzer and being let in within the safe confines of Sango's apartment complex.
Meanwhile, a couple of blocks down from where Kagome had been just moments earlier, a dark clothed figure lay limp against a large dumpster. The angle of his neck indicated a few broken cervical bones. In his limp, dead hand lay a loosely held blade. Rustling nearby disturbed the quiet night air as the bodyguard Bankotsu hired dusted off his suit. The man laying dead by his feet was a member of the Takahashi clan, a bottom man to be exact. He wouldn't be missed by the rival clan whatsoever. Luckily Yaroshi was swift enough to intercede the bottom man before he attacked Kagome. The only worry Yaroshi has was if this attack was just a random attack or a plan one.
The air was tense and filled with hostility. The ten members that filled the large room were all suited up in their finest, not one hair was array or one wrinkle to be found on their expensive garbs. The person in charge of these finely dress men was seated in a traditional pose in the center of the room in front of a low table where hot tea was steaming from a beautifully decorated porcelain cup. His long wavy hair was tied in a high ponytail with some strands escaping its binding to fall freely besides his face. His kimono was traditional as well with a black hoari and hamakas. His expression was stoic and the candle light dimly lightening the room made his strikingly deep brown eyes glow somewhat red.
"Where is Bankotsu?" He asked with a lightly aggravated tone to his baritone voice. No one dared to reply to the Kumicho mainly due to the fact that they didn't know where the youngest member was at. Bankotsu was always late, it was nothing new, but tonight was important. The representatives of the Takahashi clan were going to be here tonight for the retribution.
One brave soul decided to speak up for his "older" brother. "He's on his way sir, he had a last minute issue come up suddenly. He will be here before the representatives arrive." The speaker was a feminine looking man, his name was Jakotsu and he was Bankotsu's right hand man. Just as Jakotsu spoke the door to the room open and in came Bankotsu. He wasn't entirely late, but he was lacking his suit. "Bankotsu go get the extra suit in the back and make it quick." The Kumicho gritted out with narrow eyes. "We need to maintain our appearance." He added as the youngest and shortest member went to the back to get his suit.
Several minutes later all members were present and ready for the meeting. A security guard informed the Kumicho of the representatives arrival and soon after five tall figures entered the room with an air of power and arrogance. Four of the figures were all dark haired save for one with long silver hair, the family trade mark of the Takahashi clan's main branch.
"How nice of Touga to send his eldest son. How are you, Sesshomaru?" The eldest son of Touga scowl lightly at his name being used so loosely. "Do not pretend to be familiar with me, Naraku. Let us get straight to business, shall we. I have other important places to be at tonight than being here." Sesshomaru bit out smoothly, causing a scowl to appear on Naraku's face at the blatant disrespect. "If I recall correctly, this business does not concern you in the first place, but your younger brother, Inuyasha. Tell me, Sesshomaru, did your father think him weak enough to be unable to take responsibility for his actions?" Sesshomaru's left brow twitches in the slightest bit. He did not like being tied to Inuyasha so intimately. "Half-brother." Sesshomaru corrected strongly.
"Of course," Naraku muttered out softly.
"Let us begin then, shall we." Naraku stated with a grand gesture of opening his arms in welcome. "Please, have a seat and enjoy some tea." The five men gather towards the table with Sesshomaru being the only one to sit before Naraku. The four others stood side by side, ready for anything to go wrong.
"Obviously, you will not be touching Inuyasha. So, for compensation on behalf of the Takahashi clan we are offering you one million yen in exchange of the extraction ceremony." Sesshomaru stated smoothly with a steady and strong gaze of his cool amber eyes. Naraku was not phased at the amount offered. It did not appeal to him. He wanted blood, more importantly Inuyasha's blood.
"That is a generous offer, but I would have to humbly decline your offer. I want your brother, please rely this to your father. If I do not have Inuyasha within three days I will take your defiance as disrespect to our laws and will be force to take matters into my own hands." Naraku stated with a smirk. The tighten expression Sesshomaru wore brought him sick pleasure. If there was anything all yakuza obeyed was the law of conduct among clans. If they were to refuse then Naraku could wage war without retaliation because the law will back him up. If Touga were to retaliate then their peace treaty will be annulled. It was all part of his plan.
A/N: I appreciate all the reviews you guys left! I've been missing for a couple of months, but now I am back. I am officially a college senior! Woohoo XD! Leave a review if you liked the chapter or if you want to add it to your favorite and alerts! Also I know the year is two years behind, but I have decided to keep it because it is a part of my new plan for the story. You will all see what I mean in future chapters. Hope you guys enjoy it! I will fix any mistakes at a later date.
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