Chapter 11
Ok, so that last chapter was something else! Probably in chapter 12 or 13, the DNA test will come back. Hope everyone is enjoying the story so far, thanks for reading! As always, I don't own Inuyasha!
~with Sesshomaru~
After a long day at work, all he wanted to do was come home and relax. What he saw in the driveway, made him do anything but relax. 'Why is that piece of shit here?' He knew whose it was, but he didn't understand why it was her. Sesshomaru gracefully climbed the stairs and stood outside of Kagome's room. After hearing movement, he walked in. "Why is that thing outside?" Kagome looked at him, confused as to what he meant. "huh?" Sesshomaru sighed, as he entered her room fully, and closed the door behind him. "That thing you call a car, why is it here?"
Kagome didn't understand what the big deal was. It was her car, so it was an eyesore, big deal. "Why does it matter if my car is here, or not?" Sesshomaru was trying to keep his cool, he really was, but whenever he was around Kagome it never worked out too well for him. "You really have to ask? You should've left it where it was. If you needed a car, Father would've bought you one." Sesshomaru said, trying to get it through Kagome's head that it had to go. "I'm not about to ask him for any money, he's already done enough for my family. He put the kids into exclusive schools, which I would never be able to do on my own, I can't be like, oh by the way, and can you buy me a car too! I don't care if he can afford it or not, I'm not some gold digger trying to get every hand out I can. You missed the train on that one, she's already been arrested." Sesshomaru's golden eyes widened slightly, having not heard this new information. "It matters not; I wasn't suggesting that you were after our money. You have a need, why not let someone who can take care of that need do just that?"
Sesshomaru hated arguing with the girl, she always had to have the last word in. "Not gonna happen, as long as it still runs I'll be driving it! Not to change the subject though, but I'd like to come back to work. I'm all healed up, and I hate just sitting around having everything paid for me." Sesshomaru thought it over; he was having to do a lot of extra work because she was no longer there. "That is acceptable, but only if you accept a slight promotion. I had to recently fire my last secretary, she was incompetent. We will go over pay tomorrow; you will have to be there an hour earlier though." Before Sesshomaru could leave her room, Kagome stopped him. "Oh, and by the way, I don't appreciate it when people make decisions for me. I understand I need to learn how to protect myself, but next time ask!" Sesshomaru didn't even bother to reply, as he walked out of Kagome's room, leaving her alone with her thoughts.
~with Kikyo~
The detectives were sitting across the table form Kikyo; they were just as shocked as Kouga that this was THE Kikyo. Everyone at the station knew her well, she used to always bake cupcakes and bring enough for everyone. "Look, just tell us what we want to know, and they'll go easy on you in court."
Kikyo sighed before nodding her head. "Here's what happened. Kagome came home from work early, and caught Inuyasha and I in bed together. She started packing her shit, and then she found Rin. I know what happened to Rin, I was there. Rin was hungry, and wanted him to make her something to eat; Inuyasha didn't want to deal with her, because he was partying. She wouldn't stop crying, I'm guessing she was pretty hungry, so he shoved her into her room, and punched her in the face. Rin got real quiet, at first I thought she had died, but when I saw her whimpering I knew she was ok. Inuyasha became furious because she was leaving him. He demanded she cook dinner, and that she was to take care of Inuyasha and I. I just stood there, as all this was going on, I didn't know what to do.
When Kagome told him to fuck off, and that she wasn't sticking around, he attacked her. He held her down, as he carved into her stomach. Not really sure why he did that, before he motioned for me to help him. I know it was wrong, but I didn't know what else to do, I didn't want him to beat on me too. So, I pulled her hair and hit her in the face, while he kept kicking her in the ribs. I was so scared that he was going to kill her, thank God his brother Sesshomaru showed up when he did. Kagome had already been passed out, and unresponsive, I don't know the extent of her injuries, but I know she was banged up pretty badly." Kikyo said as she hung her head in shame.
She really was sorry for everything she had done to this woman, who she didn't even really know. Pregnancy can do that; change your perspective on things. Kikyo rubbed her belly fondly, the baby was starting to grow on her, making her want to be a better person for this little person inside of her.
The detectives looked at one another, not believing that she could be so cruel. Sure, she didn't cause the extent of her damages, but she still participated. "Let's get you processed; you'll have court, along with Inuyasha this Friday. A public defender will be appointed to you." Kikyo shook her head, as she pointed at the phone. "I need to call my lawyer, I have one." 'Thank God my cousin is one, maybe she can get me out of this mess.'
Once they were out of earshot, she dialed her cousin Kagura. "Hey, I need a favor. I'm in need of your services, I'm locked up and the charges are kinda major, I need you to defend me." Kikyo heard Kagura sigh into the phone, she was afraid that she would tell her no. "Alright Kikyo, but after this we're even. I'll be down at the station tonight to pick up your files, so I can go over everything. I'll meet with you right before the trial; we don't have to go over too much, because it will just be the sentencing." Kikyo nodded and gave her thanks before hanging up, and following the detectives to the holding cells.
~with Inuyasha~
Night came too quickly for Inuyasha, because he didn't want to deal with Naraku anymore. At the same time, he was nic fitting pretty badly, at this point. If Naraku flashes cigarettes, Inuyasha would probably do anything just for one of them. Inuyasha stretched, before standing, and looking out of his cell, at Naraku and Kohaku.
"Inuyasha, I have the perfect job for your talents! Don't worry, you won't be killing anyone this time, just pour this into the food while you're in the kitchen tomorrow. Make sure everything in it gets mixed into the food, and I'll give you more of your precious cigarettes. Here's one pack for insurance, you'll get the rest of the carton when the jobs done." Inuyasha nodded his head dumbly, as he grabbed for the pack and scrambled to open it. After lighting one up, he immediately calmed down. "I gotta ask, what am I getting outta this, other than cigarettes? Am I in your gang or something?" Inuyasha didn't really want to be, and he feared that he was. Naraku chuckled darkly. "You can't be that dim, can you? Once you do a job for me, even if you manage to get outside, you will always be bound to me. Be a good boy and do the job right, and I'll be seeing you tomorrow evening." Naraku said as he and Kohaku disappeared into the shadows. Inuyasha shuddered slightly, not liking the feelings he got from Naraku.
~with Kikyo~
After being processed, she was placed into a holding cell. The jail was overpopulated, and since she had a court date this week, they didn't see the need to place her in general population. Kikyo frowned at being the holding cell, it was nasty! She was sharing it with 9 other people, and only 4 cots were available, everyone else had to sleep on the floor. The toilet was just disgusting, it was silver, but it didn't look like it had been cleaned in years. The worse part was that the toilet was in the middle of the cell, where everyone could watch you do your business.
Of course all the cots were already taken for the night, so Kikyo swallowed what little pride she had left, as she stretched out on the floor, as far away from the toilet as she could get. It was so cold in the jail, and of course Kikyo didn't get a blanket, since she wasn't in a cot. All Kikyo wanted to do was cry, but she held her tears in, not wanting to be labeled weak in here.
~with Kagome~
Kagome woke up with a start, at having heard her alarm. She groaned as she saw that it was only 5 am, she never gets up that early. She dragged her ass to the shower, hoping the warm water would wake her up. Kagome quickly did her hair, not really caring what it looked like, only stopping to do her makeup. She still wanted to look good; you never know who you might meet. After browsing through her clothes, she picked out a simple tank top, and a pair of black leggings. She thought she looked dressy enough for an assistant; she smiled as she got into her car and drove back to work.
'Wow, I even got here before Sesshomaru!' Kagome was excited to be back at work, she frowned slightly when she realized that she couldn't get in. 'He tells me to be early, but I can't even get in!' Kagome sighed, before she pulled out a cigarette, lighting it, and taking a drag off of it. Kagome had been trying to quit smoking, but with everything that was going on, she couldn't seem to quit. As soon as Sesshomaru pulled up, Kagome put her cigarette out.
Sesshomaru raised his left eyebrow slightly towards Kagome, but chose to say nothing as he unlocked the door. He followed Kagome inside as she led them to his office. Once the door was the closed, Sesshomaru spoke. "You chose to wear that? Did you not notice I always wear suits, you need to dress business casual at least." Kagome frowned slightly, knowing that she didn't have anything to wear that fit that description. "Well your gonna have to deal with this until I get my first check." Sesshomaru, not one to like being talked back to grabbed her wrist. "I don't think so, today is acceptable, but from now on business casual." Kagome easily removed her wrist from his grip, momentarily surprising Sesshomaru. "I see you've been training with Miroku, if you don't have the clothes why not just say so? I told you we would be discussing your pay today, besides you get a small sign on bonus. It should be enough to get enough outfits for the rest of this week, until you get paid next week." Sesshomaru said as he motioned for her to sit.
"I think this is a more than fair offer, $1,500 a week, plus insurance for you and the children, and your sign on bonus will be a week's pay." Kagome just sat there dumbfounded, she was lucky to make that in a month. "That's too much; I didn't even make that in a month before." Sesshomaru growled that she had denied his offer. "My last assistant made double that amount; I offered you less because you have no experience." Kagome didn't want to accept that much money, she felt like he was giving her special treatment. "No deal, I'll accept the salary, but I can't accept the sign on bonus."
Sesshomaru just wanted to bang his head on his desk in frustration. "Would it be more acceptable if I just took you shopping? You can't keep showing up to work dressed as you are." Kagome thought it over, she really did need new clothes, but she didn't want him to spend too much. As she thought it over, she smiled brightly. "Ok, you've got a deal." Kagome said as she held her hand out, waiting for Sesshomaru to shake it. He ignored her offered hand, and he filled out the necessary paperwork.
Kagome huffed as she crossed her arms across her chest. Sesshomaru looked up at her, not sure what her problem was now. "You coulda at least shook my hand, ya know!" Sesshomaru was getting tired of her blatant disrespect. "If I felt the need to shake your hand, I would have. Sign all of these papers, and I'll show you to your desk." Kagome did as she asked, not bothering to read anything that she had just signed.
After Sesshomaru showed her to her desk, she squealed once she saw her chair. She couldn't wait to twirl in that thing. She immediately calmed down, when Sesshomaru gave her a look that meant no nonsense. Kagome calmly sat in her chair, as she looked over her desk. Just as she was getting a feel for her work space, her phone rang. "Tashio Incorporated, my name's Kagome, how can I direct your call?" Kagome chirped into the phone. "At least you answered the phone professionally; answer like that always and I'll have no complaints." Sesshomaru said before he hung up. Kagome growled loudly, that he had been testing her. 'Just you wait, as soon as I get a call you don't want to deal with; I'm going to send it straight to you.'
~With Kikyo~
Kikyo was drained mentally and physically, all the other females were upset that she got extra milk with her tray. It was only because she was pregnant; all Kikyo wanted was to get away from these crazy females. Not a single one of the other inmates wanted anything to do with Kikyo, they knew who she was. It was all over the news, and they planned on returning the favor to her. Kikyo shuddered slightly, knowing that these other inmates didn't like her, but was unaware as to why.
Kikyo had even tried giving away her extra milk, just to keep the peace. It didn't seem to matter though, as they started caging her in. "We know exactly who you are, and what you've done." One of the inmates said, as they closed in on her. Two of the girls picked Kikyo up, while another one held her legs so she couldn't kick. They didn't want to hit her, being as she was pregnant, they didn't feel right doing that. The girls, did however, think she deserved to pay for what she did to poor Kagome.
As they neared the toiled, Kikyo started to scream. One of the inmates backhanded hard, drawing blood on her cheek. Kikyo silenced after that, not wanting to make it worse on herself. One held her down while another plunged her head all the way into the toilet, before flushing. Kikyo was so disgusted by this that she ended up vomiting inside the toilet, which ended up being mixed into her hair and face.
After a few minutes, they let her go, laughing at her as she was gasping for breath. Kikyo crawled over to the corner of the cell, farthest away from everyone. She knew it was futile to try and get everything out of her hair; she couldn't do anything until they took them to the communal showers. Kikyo sighed, afraid of what would happen in the showers. All she wanted was to disappear.
Sango was doing her regular patrol of the female block that she was assigned to. She immediately stopped, once she saw what had happened to Kikyo. Sango knew it was wrong to let them do it, but she felt that Kikyo deserved it. She stayed close by; to make sure that nothing actually happened to Kikyo, once she was sure that Kikyo was still ok she walked up to cells. Not wanting to have to smell it herself, she decided to let them have their showers early.
As Sango led them into the showers, she let them know that she would be back in a half hour, before she walked out to give them privacy, only giving them longer time because of Kikyo.
~with Kouga~
'Am I really going to be a father? What about Kagome? If Kagome finds out, she'll never be mine, but what can I do?' Kouga didn't know what to do, he was almost positive that the baby was his. Everything fit, the time line, everything. 'Unless she cheated on me, then it could be anybody's. At this point, it wouldn't surprise me if she cheated on me too.'
Kouga was at a loss of what to do. Kikyo was too far along to even mention abortion, seeing as she was 6 months along. He wondered if she even knew what she was having; Kouga immediately stopped that train of thought before it could leave the station. 'We're not getting attached; it might not even be mine!'
Hoping beyond all hope that it wasn't his, he willed the thoughts of the baby away. As he poured himself a shot of scotch, wanting to drown out his problems regarding Kikyo with alcohol. Kouga sniffed the top of the shot glass, before smiling slightly. He downed it all in one quick drink, before relaxing in his chair.
The longer he sat there thinking, the more he poured himself to drink, until he couldn't even pour it into the glass without spilling it everywhere. Kouga knew he was drunk when he couldn't even get out of his chair without stumbling all over the place. He pulled out his cell phone, wanting to text someone, anyone.
Kouga: Hey beautiful
Kagome: Hi Kouga, what's up?
Kouga: Dicks and airplanes, and I don't see any airplanes around.
Kagome: Wow!
Kouga: So, I was thinking, why don't we catch dinner sometime?
Kagome: Uhm, that depends.
Kouga: On?
Kagome: I'd feel more comfortable if it was a double date
Kouga: Who're you bringing?
Kagome: My best friend Sango and her boyfriend.
Kouga: Ok, I'll see you Saturday, I know you'll be busy Friday what with court and all.
Kagome: Thanks for understanding, I def. want to be there. Ttyl, I'm at work, and Sesshomaru keeps giving me the evil eye.
Kouga: lol, ok sweetheart, I'll see you Friday at court, and then Saturday
Kagome: K, see ya then!
Kagome looked behind her before she twirled around in her chair; she didn't know how to turn Kouga down. She wasn't interested in him, just as a friend. Kagome was never good at turning people down, if she could get away with not hurting someone's feelings, she would do it. That's why she thought to make it a double date, just to help with her comfort level. 'But who can I get to pretend to be Sango's boyfriend? Definitely not Miroku, he's too handsy, Sango would beat him at the dinner table, although it would be funny. I kinda wanna see if I can get Sesshomaru to do it, for added security, but he might not do it.' Kagome bit on her lower lip, as she tried to figure out what she was going to do.
