Lost and Broken

Chapter Seven

~Meeting and Decisions~

It had been a few weeks since Kagome had moved out of the Sohma house and in with Shippo and Sesshomaru. However, at school that day Kagome had notice that Tohru seemed off. Almost sad. It was hard to tell with the brunette. She always acted strong and had a smile on her face.

Kagome and Shippo walked into their mansion. They made their way to the office room Sesshomaru was usually in. The two sat at a small round table off in the corner. They had tea and cake. Kagome took a bite of her cake and held onto her fork as she kept it in her mouth with a thoughtful expression.

"Sesshomaru... You wouldn't happen to know why Tohru seemed off today, would you?" Kagome had begun a conversation with the demon lord. Shippo paid no attention as he was caught up in his sweets.

"Who do you take me for?"

Kagome answered, "Sesshomaru former Lord of the Western Lands and currently worker for the underworld and supernatural. I know you have files on everyone." Kagome lowly muttered but knew he heard her. "It makes you seem like a stalker."

The demon lord smirked. He was currently on his laptop which held information you wouldn't be able to locate any where else unless it applied to you. He even had people's life stories. Kagome's included. Kagome was, however, confused about that because Sesshomaru would never let her see it."Why of course," he answered. "You know this Sesshomaru hates being left in the dark. Besides, the information I hold is essential." Seeing Kagome give an expression silently saying 'so do you know or not' he told her what she wanted to know. "Yes, in fact, this Sesshomaru knows what her problem is."

"And..." Kagome's voice raised a pitch. She was being impatient.

"It appears that like you, she finally moved out of the Sohma house and moved back in with her grandfather. Her aunt and some other relatives are also living there."

'Don't tell me... Tohru wanted to stay but wouldn't voice out her feelings. That is so like her.' As Kagome thought that she felt bad. She too missed living with them. They were fun to be with. They made life fun. Well Kyo and Yuki did. Shigure was just perverted. Kinda like Miroku.

Kagome shivered at the thought of the two meeting. Thankfully five hundred years stood between them.

Kagome's eyes saddened. She no longer felt like eating cake. "Here Shippo. You can eat my piece. I will be stepping out of the house for a while." She left before could either could say anything.

"Is it really best to keep her here with us Sesshomaru," asked Shippo who was now content as he finished eating his and Kagome's cake. His response was a glare from Sesshomaru. The fox flinched in fear. 'I think I will leave it at that.'

Kagome walked to Tohru's apartment. She had gotten the address from Sesshomaru. At least his information did come in handy. She sometimes wondered if he even knew about the Sohma's curse. However, she promised to keep it a secret. If he didn't and she questioned him, he would become suspicious.

There was a knock on the door but only Tohru's grandpa heard it. He opened the door to see a blue eye girl. She bowed. "I'm sorry for intruding, but is Tohru here? I'd like to speak with her."

"Yes, Yes. Come on in. She should be in the kitchen." He led her to the kitchen. Kagome seemed to have entered the room at an interesting conversation.

"Tohru it seems that you have been living with a few guys until now," said her aunt.

Tohru's male cousin commented, "Could you have 'played' with them?"

He was suddenly slapped in the face. Everyone looked to see the one who had hit him. In front of him was an angry Kagome. "Don't you ever say that about Tohru. If you really knew her, you would know what kind of girl she is. In fact all you have to do is speak to her and you can tell how innocent she is. I won't allow you to speak of her like this!"

"K-Kagome?"

"Who are you?"

"If your information was so well, you would know that I am Kagome Higurashi and I too live in the 'house full of guys' as you put it. I just moved out not too long before Tohru," stated Kagome. She looked at them. She didn't like people like them. "You said that he-" Kagome pointed a thumb at the male. "wanted to be a police officer. Well let me tell you this. I have connection that can make him never be allowed into that profession or any other, so leave Tohru alone." Kagome took Tohru's hand and left the room and pulled her out of the apartment.

"T-thank you! W-where are we going? Why did you come?"

The miko looked back at the pure innocent girl. She felt worse now. How dare they insult and push 'that' belief on Tohru. "I came to visit you. I got notice that you moved back... You- You never wanted to leave did you?"

"Huh, what are you talking about? Um... ah... what about you?"

"You don't have to lie. Of course it hurts leaving people you care about. Especially with a family like yours," replied the miko without answering the brunette's question.

The two girl suddenly heard their voices. They turned around to face Kyo and Yuki. Kagome's heart began pounding harder. She was also nervous."There you are," yelled Kyo pointing an arm at the two.

"We were coming to get you back Miss Honda. We were planning on inviting you back tomorrow at school Kagome. You never did tell us where you were moving to. In fact you've been avoiding us." Yuki words hurt Kagome more.

"Really!" Tohru was clearly happy. She wanted to go back so bad, but she didn't want to trouble them. "I would love to!" She brought a hand to her heart. Happy tears slid from her face.

The two males looked back at Kagome expectantly. Her eyes showed longing, yet sadness. "If you want me to return, I am afraid it is not my decision alone. It'll be hell trying to convince Sesshomaru to allow me..." Kagome slightly blushed. "However... I will admit it hasn't been the same without you guys. If you can convince Sesshomaru, I will return." Kagome smiled. Tears were at the corner of her eyes, bt she quickly brushed them away.

"Oh yeah! We will all get to live together again," Stated Tohru cheerfully.

"Take us to your house. All we have to do is convince this Sesshomaru guy. How hard could it be?" Kyo was confident.

Kagome was suddenly nervous again. Sesshomaru was NOT going to like or appreciate the visit. Kagome opened her phone. "Shippo... Bring a car to pick me and three others up... yeah... okay." Kagome looked at the other three who had curious gazes. "Shippo is coming to pick us up in one the 'family's' car."

"Shippo," questioned Tohru. She gasped. She brought her hand to her mouth to try and hide it. "I forgot you lived with him."

"You live with the brat?" Kyo didn't like the newest addition to their class. He had too much energy and too many fans. More importantly he was always hanging off of Kagome. Kyo's hands clenched into fists which were slowly whitening from the strain.

Yuki was more composed as he said, "I forgot that Shigure had mentioned that you live with him." He wasn't any happier on the situation then Kyo. He just had a better way with dealing with things. Yuki still had his suspicions on Shippo.

A limo had suddenly pulled up next to them. The window rolled down to show a happy hyper Shippo. "Your ride awaits." He opened the door and pulled Kagome in. The other three, who were surprised to see a limo, entered as well. It was an awkward silence that the red head fox decided to break. "You know Kagome... Fluffy won't like the guests." Tohru being herself began to apologize. Kagome only grunted. She knew it was not going to turn out well.

The limo stopped and they all exited the limousine. Those who were not aware of where they lived, Kyo, Tohru, and Yuki, gasped at the house- mansion. It was away from the city civilization. It had a gate surrounding the land and a large western style with hints of japanese culture was in the middle of the land.

"Welcome to the Taisho estate."


Only two more chapters to go before I can right more. I'm excited because I am getting bored editing.