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"Get back before dinner. I want us to go out"

"Alright"

Sesshomaru jumped into his car & drove to the club where Inuyasha & Naraku worked. The more he thought about it, the more nervous he got. There was a good possiblity he might run into Inuyasha, though he didn't work until the evening time but who was to say his schedule hadn't changed? The inu-youkai wasn't even sure what he would say or do if he saw his ex. Hm. His ex. Which one exactly because it didn't seem like he & Naraku were in a relationship anymore, considering he didn't even have the desire to mend anything between them. He just didn't feel that connection anymore.

Pulling into a parking spot directly in front of the front door, Sesshomaru gathered his thoughts. He was going to find Naraku, let him explain what he had been up to for two weeks & then try to break it off easily. Then he thought about that. Why listen to his explaination when he was still going to break up with him no matter what? Ok, scratch that then. He would find Naraku & break up with him as gently as he can. Who knew how Naraku would react? But Sesshomaru figured he'd lose his cool so he prepared himself.

Sesshomaru stepped out of the car & entered the club which looked almost deserted. There was only an older man at the bar & a couple in in the back booth. Then Miroku came out from the breakroom in the back, eyes widening.

"Oh, hey, Sesshomaru. What's up?"

Sesshomaru hated being asked 'what's up'. Like, really, how was one supposed to answer that with something other than 'nothing much'?. "Is Naraku here?"

"Uh, yeah, but he's on lunch break"

"Well, where is he?"

"At Burger King. He should be coming back in a few minutes"

Nodding, Sesshomaru sat & rested his chin in his hand. "Then I'll wait for him"

Miroku seemed to shift uncomfortablly. "Ok. Um, did you...did you want something to drink or...?"

"Just a margarita" Sesshomaru said without thinking which brought back memories of he & Naraku's first date. The memories did not stir up any feelings in him like he thought they would. He braced himself for that empty, nostalgic sadness that never came.

Miroku served him their biggest glass, hoping it would maybe brighten up Sesshomaru's mood a bit. It was none of his business but he had to ask. Sitting down across from the inu-youkai, he cleared his throat.

"Hey, umm...Sessh, this isn't any of my buisness but umm...."

"Out with it, ningen" Sesshomaru muttered, dipping a claw into his drink & stirring it.

"Ok...umm, why do you want to see Naraku?"

"Hn. You're right, it is none of your business" the inu-youkai stated, sipping his drink.

Miroku forced a nervous laugh, twiddling his thumbs. "Well, I only asked because...well, Naraku's crazy"

Sesshomaru lifted his eyes from his drink. "Pardon?"

"He's crazy. He dated my girlfriend way back when & he lost it when she broke up with him"

"Oh? What do you define as crazy?"

"Stalking someone with the intention of killing them"

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow, taking another sip of his margarita. "So Naraku was trying to kill....your girlfriend?"

"Yeah"

"And how did you come to that conclusion?"

"Well, he kept coming to her house & he tried to break in. One time, he followed her to her mom's house & left a note on her windshield!"

"What did the note say?"

"That he was watching her"

Sesshomaru didn't dare put it past Naraku to do something stupid like that. You could look at the guy & tell he'd have a problem with someone breaking up with him. The inu-youkai narrowed his eyes a bit. In retrospect, he remembered looking into Naraku's eyes once & getting the feeling that something about him was...off. Unstable. Miroku could very well be telling the truth, considering he'd known Naraku longer than he had. But Miroku had no proof that Naraku tried to kill the woman. He just stalked her & made empty threats.

"Well...that explains why he's crazy. But I don't see why you would think he tried to kill her"

"All I'm saying is that the guy's crazy. Yasha told me you two were dating so..."

That had Sesshomaru raising an eyebrow. "What concern is it of Inuyasha's if I date Naraku or anyone else?"

"Well, I mean, he still cares for you, Sessh. He doesn't want you to ge---"

"First of all, do not call me Sessh, ningen" Sesshomaru growled, setting his empty mug on the table, "second of all, I'd be surprised if even thought of me once"

Miroku gulped. "Ok. But he really does, Sessh...omaru. He may have slept with some hoes but---"

"He did what--?!"

At that moment, the door opened & in walked Naraku. When he noticed Sesshomaru, he stopped, silent for a moment.

"Well, long time no see, Sessh" he muttered, setting his things down on one of the tables so he could face the two with his arms folded.

"It's only been two days"

"Is there a reason why you're here?"

Sesshomaru stood & walked over to the kumo, wanting to break up with him in a way that wasn't loud & liable to cause a scene.

"Look, Naraku. You're a great guy & all but---"

"But? Why the but? Are you trying to break up with me now?"

"I just think it's best if---"

"I don't give a rat's ass if you think it's best! After all I've done for you & you break up with me?!"

The few customers that were left turned to look at them. Miroku sat stone still where Sesshomaru left him, probably hoping to fall into a hole in the floor & disappear. Sesshomaru shifted uncomfortably.

"And speaking of ass..." Naraku continued, "I wined & dined you to get yours"

Sesshomaru's eyebrows furrowed & the corners of his lips turned down. "You were only good to me...to have sex with me...?"

The front door opened, distracting Naraku from answering & taking Sesshomaru by (mild) surprise from finishing his sentence, to reveal Inuyasha. The inu-youkai froze when he saw Sesshomaru & Naraku, his eyes darting between the two.

"Um...hey" he said awkwardly, fiddling with the keys in his hand.

"Inuyasha" Naraku responded, nodding in acknowledgement. Sesshomaru was too shoked to answer.

Damnit! He was hoping he would have to be in Inuyasha's presence. With this whole triangle affair going on, who knew what would happen?

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Kikyou sat in the waiting room of the hospital, bouncing her knee nervously. Kouga had been sick for several days before Tanuki walked into his room & discovered he had had a severe fever. He had been shuddering, body red as a chili pepper & sweating, muttering, his teeth chattering together as if he was cold & his body twitching. Their pimp instructed Kikyou to take Kouga to the hospital. Kouga was one of his best prostitutes & he couldn't afford to have him sick or dying.

Kouga wasn't the first one that got sick. They lost another one of their own to HIV/AIDS last summer. He had also been one of Tanuki's best ones & also his favorite. It was a tragic lost to them all. If Kouga died, she wasn't sure what she would do.

The man in a white coat walked up to her, clipboard in hand. "Ms. Kikyou, I assume?"

She nodded, standing. The doctor reached out his hand which she shook. "Hi, I'm Doctor Jaken. I treated Mr. Miroku & after running some tests, it turns out he has gonorrhea, as I suspected"

Kikyou gasped. Tanuki now had no use for Kouga since he had an STD. "Is it treatable?"

The doctor nodded once. "Yes, it is. I am prescribing him two medications to help him with the discomfort but he can not have sex while he is having this treatment"

Whoa. He was not going to be happy about that. "So he can't fu--- have sex...at all?"

"No. It may be treatable but it can still spread to other partners. Not to mention it'd be very uncomfortable for him considering his groin is very sensitive"

Kikyou shook her head. Tanuki had always told them about protecting themselves when they 'went out on missions', as he refered to it as. Kouga should have known better than to bare-back.

"May I go see him?" she asked. Dr. Jaken nodded & lead her to the room Koga was in. Koga was laying on the bed, looking as pale as if he'd never been out in the sun. She was glad to see the red gone from his complexion. That was disturbing to see someone get that red without exploding or something. She walked up to his bed & placed her hand on his which caused him to open his eyes.

"Hey, Kikyou" he muttered, voice hoarse.

"Hey yourself. You heard what was wrong with you?"

Koga closed his eyes again & sighed, nodding. "Yeah. Tanuki's gunna kill me"

"No, he won't. But he'll probably kick you out the house since you won't have anymore clients"

The young man squeezed his shut, struggling not to cry. Kikyou pulled up a chair & sat down, staring at her fingernails. With Kouga out the house, who would she speak with? Yeah, Tanuki would let her visit Kouga if he found a place to live, but sheknew she wouldn't be able to spend the night. She talked with Kouga about everything & thought of him somewhat like a little brother but more like a best friend. She'd love to move out with Kouga. It wasn't like she wanted to prostitute for the rest of her life with all the dirty men that try to marry her, be her boyfriend or impregnate her. But she could almost hear Tanuki cursing her out, telling her of course she couldn't move out, not while she's still free of STDs, no children on the way & bringing him good money.

"I'll still love you like my little brother no matter what happens, Kouga" Kikyou whispered.

"I know. Love you more" Kouga responded, starting to sound drowsy.

"Get some rest. I'll be here"

She got no response except for a light snore severl moments later. Kikyou sat contemplating her life, how she got involved with Tanuki, what could have been different if she hadn't gotten to be where she is now. If only she hadn't dropped out of high school, persuaded by Tanuki's tempting promises, maybe she'd have a family by now & a loving husband.

Just then, Tanuki walked in, face grim.

'Speak of the devil' the whore thought sourly.

"Have you spoken with the doctors?" Tanuki asked, shoving his hands in his pockets.

"Yes"

"What did they say?"

"He's got gonorrhea"

The pimp hung his head, shaking it a few times. "Damnit" he muttered.

He walked over to Kouga & shook his hand, waking him up. Kouga groaned & turned his head to look at Tanuki, his eyes widening.

"Tanuki! What are you do---"

"What have I always told you about STDs?"

"That...that we should wear condoms to reduce the risk of getting it---"

"So how did you come about getting gonorrhea?"

"I-I have having sex w-w-without a cond---"

Tanuki slapped Kouga across the face, his own expressionless. Kikyou's hands flew up to her mouth. Tanuki wasn't usually the violent type though he never played when it came to him & his money.

"Tanuki..." she said, hesitantly standing.

He pointed a claw at her. "Sit your ass down, hoe, I'm not talking to you right now"

She obeyed, pressing her palm to her mouth. Kouga held the cheek Tanuki slapped, panting in fear. Then the pimp turned back to him, eyes narrowing.

"When you get out of this hospital, you're coming home, getting your shit & moving out. I don't give a rat's ass where you go but you're not staying in my house, all idle & not earning me any money"

"B-but I have no money to move ou----"

"Did I ask you damn question? Did I?!"

"No, sir"

"Then shut the fuck up! You ain't getting one damn penny from me. You knew the risk of fucking without a condom now you're paying the price"

'Twice' Kikyou added in her head, still cowering in her chair.

Tanuki glared at Kouga for a moment then at Kikyou. Turning on his heel, he walked towards the door & turned back to face them.

"You better start looking for some replacement hoes, Kikyou. I'm not going to lose my money"

"Yes, sir" Kikyou whispered, slowly lowering her hands into her lap.

And with that, Tanuki left.

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Whoo! Drama, drama, drama, eh? I had a blast writing this, as crazy as that seems. I was losing my inspiration but I woke up this morning at freaking 6am & all of this just bomb-rushed me. Hope you guys enjoyed this. I'm always happy to get reviews =]