Poison

By ShadowYoukai87

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha, just some manga. I do own all original characters and the plot is all mine. Please, don't take it or I will track you downa and kill you. Just kidding! Or am I? ponder ponder…

A/N: thanks to everyone who reviwed! I just wanted to respond to one of them before I went on to Chapter 10! mistarrymistress said "but would kags really be that resigned?" to the news her brother was in a gang Answer is, no, she wouldn't be, but that was the calm before the storm! And this is that storm!

Chapter 10

Miroku looked around the place intently, searching for some sign they were there. Sango was behind him slightly, looking at the rest of the area, making sure it was clear. He had been told to come alone, but he needed Sango there to get Kagome out of there. He had already told her not to come in, no matter what, just get Kagome out of there. He didn't want to risk her life.

The door in front of him opened suddenly revealing a man with long white hair and dog ears. Miroku nearly spat at the sight of him. He had never been very fond of demons, let alone ones that threatened his family. He couldn't see his face, but that was likely for the best. He caught the glint of light in the demon's eyes. That was enough.

"I thought we told you to come alone."

He nodded. "I just needed someone to get my sister out of here."

He snorted, turning to Sango. She visibly tensed, not afraid, but clearly nervous. "Put your guns on the ground, now."

He moved slowly, taking the gun he had hidden behind his back and placing it on the ground as Sango followed his lead. "I want to see my sister."

The demon nodded, snapping loudly. An instant later, the girl appeared as if pushed out of the warehouse. He inspected her quickly, noting nothing seemed out of place and she didn't look harmed. She was gagged, but that was okay. She still made the attempt to call his name.

"It's going to be alright, Kagome," he called as the demon grabbed her hand pulling her close to him. He whispered something in her ear and she nodded, almost relaxing.

"Now, I'm sure you have an idea why we're all here, but, let me remind you anyways. You've been hired by the Saimyoshou to kill our leader. We, obviously, don't want that. We're on the same page, right?"

"Yeah," he said grudgingly, noting how Kagome's eyes darkened a bit. She was going to be so mad when they finished this.

"Here's the deal, call your contact right now, say you can't do it and want nothing to ever do with them again, or you'll never see your sister again."

This man didn't have a gun, but who knew how many people had guns on her already. It was dark and this was their territory. "Fine."

"Miroku…!"

He turned to Sango. "We don't need the money enough to risk my sister's life."

"You risk mine."

"But you're doing this by your choice. She's not." He turned back to the demon. "Fine. I'll make the call."

Kagome only watched as the exchange went on, as Miroku pulled out his cell phone and called his contact. She felt herself on the verge of crying as she watched him argue with whoever was on the other line. She would have started crying if InuYasha hadn't been right there, holding her hand, rubbing the palm of hers with his thumb, gentle and comforting. She almost didn't want to be taken away from him, but, he had told her only moments before, if she wanted to talk to him, to do anything with him, he'd be going back to the Shikon after this and she still had his number and he'd give her name to the people at the club so she could get in to see him any time. Somehow, despite the fact that she was completely at ease with InuYasha right there, she knew to her brother and Sango, she had to look scared.

She turned to the girl, surprised. Didn't she recognize InuYasha? Why didn't she say anything, do anything? From the sound of it, she was in Miroku's gang, however the idea didn't sit with her. She had to ask InuYasha about that later.

Miroku suddenly hung up, looking at them. He wasn't happy, that much was clear, but, at the same time, he looked scared. He really was scared of losing her. That made her feel almost guilty.

"It's done."

InuYasha nodded. "So it is." He gave her hand a soft squeeze, slipping a paper into her hand before letting her go. "I suggest you all leave and never come back here. Any of you." He turned right to Sango and she noticeably frowned. There was something there. InuYasha gave her a small push so she landed right in Miroku's open arms. Her brother removed the gag as InuYasha disappeared in the warehouse.

"Kagome?" His voice was surprisingly small. She didn't reply, instead pulling away.

"Let's just go."

"Kagome, I'm so sorry. I never meant…"

They were safe, almost at her apartment.

"I don't want to hear it Miroku." She said softly, knowing for a fact she had to say this. She could barely even stand being this close to him. "You have lied to me all these years. You lied to me. How long have you been in gangs, Miroku? How long?" He didn't reply. "Hojo was selling secrets to your gang, you knew about it, didn't you?" He just nodded. "And you just let him die? How could you?" She couldn't remember the last time she had been so angry, filled with such a burning anger and hatred. She pulled away from her brother. "I never want to talk to you again."

"Kagome!"

She shook her head. "Never again, Miroku. As of right now, we are no longer brother and sister. If we pass in the street, don't say 'hello' because I won't."

"Kagome, please," he took hold of her wrist, pulling her back gently to look at him, "I was trying to keep you safe. If I hadn't-"

She slapped him hard on the cheek, tears collecting in the corners of her eyes. "Don't you dare blame me for this!" She walked away, leaving her brother standing shocked in the street, Sango next to him, watching with sad eyes.

So, there that is. What happens next, I'm not too sure. I had the plot completely planed(and written) to this point more or less months ago. Now, I have to stretch the ol' brain again, on top of school, my FMA fic, my other IY fic "the curse"(It's mostly done, actually, i just need to make it flow nice and all that and change a few things. If you like this, you might like that, if you haven't read it yet, but, be warned, long. Almost 10,000 words for the first Chapter. I think that's mostly because i was going to make it a one shot and didn't do it all in one sitting, more like about 50, so i didn't know how long it was until i gave it a through rereading, and then i said to myself, there is nowhere else i can end it without messing up the flow!) Anyways, R&R!!!