Kagome's Condo

Sesshomaru getting off the phone with Jaken, who had told him his home was finally finished. He watched with unhidden amusement as his two favorite girls were getting dressed for today. Both of the girls were laughing at small little jokes that they made with each other. After talking with Kagome, they both agreed that they need to see his father, Toga. He needed to speak with him about the prenuptial agreement and why he was hypnotized into signing it. What did his father know that he wasn't telling him?

Already dressed in freshly ironed white shirt with a navy blue jacket, with khaki dress pants and black dress shoes. Today he pulled his hair in a low ponytail. He watched from the door way as Kagome got Rin dressed.

Kagome was in a bath robe, sitting on the bed putting Rin in a maroon card-deck hoopskirt dress. Rin sat patiently waiting for her mother to zip her in, placing her in white crisscross socks. Black strapped Mary Janes. Once Kagome was done Rin spun around several times smiling as the fabric fanned up above her ankles. Running back to Kagome she stood still as she bobby pinned a matching maroon gift-box mini top hat to the right side of her head. Her hair was already platted in pigtails. The finishing touch was the white lacy bell-sleeved bolero. The outfit gave Rin a cute princess look, and smiled when Rin ran up kissing Kagome on the cheek.

Seeing that Rin was ready she let the girl look at herself in the mirror, as she got up and got herself ready. She decided to wear an off the shoulder purple knitted sweater dress. Underneath is she wore a white tank top and black leggings. She sported a pair of ankle boots. She had her white tailored peacoat on the couch in the living room. She decided to wear her hair in a waterfall braid. She decided to wear a black smoky eye with a nude lip.

Sesshomaru beast began to purr at the sight of her. She looked delicious, if it wasn't for the fact that they had to see his father in a few hours then he would have ravished her. As she was putting on her jewelry, she felt his hands wrap around her pulling her into his strong chest. She felt his lips run over her mating mark making her moan.

Hearing her moan caused his solider to stand. At that moment he was going to say to hell with visiting his father, when he hear his daughter say, "Daddy what we going to have for breakfast?"

Groaning into her neck, he felt her giggle at his expense. Pulling her into a tighter hug he kisses her mating mark and reluctantly pulls away from her.

Walking towards his daughter he lifter her up from the ground making her squeal with delight. "I suppose we can have waffles and bacon. How does that sound to you?"

Hearing her shout excitedly, he couldn't help but grin. He gently put her down and walked into the kitchen to make breakfast.

Once everyone had eaten the small family got in Sesshomaru's Cadillac and made the long trip to his father's manor outside of town. Sesshomaru told Kagome that his father's home was deep in the country, he wanted to be secluded from the noises of the city. He had a home in the city while he was CEO of the company but once he had given his company to his eldest son he decided to move back out into the country.

Riding along the country side was just refreshing. Kagome had her windows down to smell the crisp air fallen autumn leaves and burning firewood. Smiling at the smell, she half listened to Rin as she described the manor to her. Glancing out her window all she could see was acres upon acres of forest. She understood why her mate's father loved being out so far out of town.

Sesshomaru glanced at his mate every so often. Her scent was so relaxing. He needed to get her out into the country more often. Her scent made his tense body melt away. It made him want to ravish her right her in the car. Her delicious scent resurrected his beast.

However his beast didn't claw its cage, it wasn't trying to get out to be with their mate. It leaned its body against the cage and just purred. It was the first time in a long while that Sesshomaru and his beast didn't fight. It was like he and his beast were one, not two halves of one whole. It was different to Sesshomaru to feel his beast in this manner, he was so used to fighting with it and to just suddenly be at peace it felt right to him.

Sensing her mate's changed aura, Kagome glance curiously at him. Since she had mated with him she was able to sense him better. Today he was overly calm, and she didn't know what the cause of it was. She simply smiled at the situation and continued to glance calmly out of the window.

Taisho Manor

When they finally reached the manor, Kagome openly gasped at the sight of the place. It was absolutely gorgeous. She had heard storied from her sister, Kikyo about the place, but her description didn't do it justice.

From the driveway all the way to the main entrance it was laced with white Blush Noisette roses. Kagome wasn't a rose expert, but this one was her favorite flower. The blush white flowers appear frequently throughout the growing season but especially in great abundance in the fall. They have a light scent that was a constant reminder of fall.

She was so captivated by the sight, her scent swirled and mixed with the roses. Her scent was driving Sesshomaru crazy. He was so tempted to pounce her in the car. Calming himself with a few deep breathes, "Father has the foliage changes every season. This is his favorite flower. It is his reminder of fall."

At the mention of his father, something clicked with her. She was about to meet her mate's father. Her scent went from calm to nervous. She had only met him twice, once was at her sister's wedding and the second was at the mating ceremony.

At the wedding she still remembered that disapproving look he gave her as she ran down the aisle to handle a case. That look made her shiver.

Even when she made it to the mating ceremony and gave Kikyo and Inuyasha that 1st class trip to France, she could feel him looking at her with daggers in his eyes. And she refused to look at him for the remainder of the ceremony.

Even though he had a sunny disposition and a charming smile, Kagome wasn't fooled in the slightest. Toga wasn't someone to mess with. He had a dangerous dark side. She could sense it from his aura as she passed him at the wedding.

There was very little mentioned on Toga Taisho, unlike his two sons. He was a mystery. The only media footage of him was his first mating to Inukimi, birth of Sesshomaru, his marriage to Izayoi, the birth of his second son, and resigning from Taisho Inc. Even though Kikyo and Inuyasha managed to have a grand wedding, he wasn't caught on any of the cameras except from the professional photographer for the wedding picture.

If Kagome hadn't seen him with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed that he existed. She didn't know what had happened with the relationship with Inukimi but it was rumored that she and Izayoi were living together at the Taisho manor.

Glancing quickly back at Sesshomaru, she couldn't imagine sharing him with anyone else. And she hoped that he felt the same way about her. It must have taken some kind of person to choose two women but didn't have the courage to choose one over the other.

Shaking her head she was getting ahead of herself. Once again she was letting rumors cloud her judgment. She had no right to judge him and his chooses no matter how much she approve of it or not.

Feeling the car stop and her mate rest his hand one her shoulder, she looked him in the eyes and calmed when he gave her a reassuring look.

Inside the Manor

Getting out of the car the small family walked to the main entrance to the manor. Making there was to the main door, they were greeted by a well-dressed butler. He bowed to the family and led them in the foyer.

Walking down the large hallway Kagome was exposed to all kinds of pictures and painting of her mate and her brother in law when they were children.

Well composed family portraits everyone posed is a perfect family statue. There was some with Sesshomaru's mother and some with Inuyasha's, and boy were the photos perfect. Not a wrinkle or hair out of place. Though the family looked beautiful she wonder if they had photos of them being normal, a little less perfect.

She paused at one portrait of her mate when he was a small boy. Him holding a sleeping infant Inuyasha smiling into the camera. She couldn't help but smile at it. He looked so happy, which was rare for a full demon. Most would have rejected there sibling, finding the opportunity to kill them when their parents weren't paying attention. However, when she saw Inuyasha interact with Sesshomaru they were supportive of each other. When Kikyo first started seeing Inuyasha, she would tell Kagome of how when Inuyasha was being bullied how Sesshomaru would beat the tar out of anyone who dared mess with him. Which made Inuyasha cocky, making him get into trouble. This make Sesshomaru have to get him out of trouble often.

Kikyo was surprised at how protective he was to Inuyasha and which was why she loved the family so much. They had this unspoken bond, that nothing could break which made them not just brothers, but best friends. Kagome stood there just mesmerized by the photo until Sesshomaru roused her from her thoughts. Gently touching his mate, Sesshomaru directed her down the hallway.

Once they had reached the foyer which doubled as a throne room. The small family was greeted by Toga Taisho and his mate and his wife.

Inukimi regarded Kagome with hidden fascination. She had always visited her son, and had spent time with Rin. But not once since Sesshomaru was mated did he think to tell his mother about it. Sesshomaru wasn't a mama's boy by any means but they did have a great connection with each other. She found out from Toga that Sesshomaru was divorcing the revolting woman Kagura, and couldn't be happier.

Not that she loved Izayoi, or even tolerated her existence at times but she did respect her. While Toga was away on business trips or important meeting involving the company. Kagura would treat Izayoi as a second class citizen, scream at her, push her and even tried to harm her. Inukimi took it upon herself to take care of Izayoi while he was away. Kagura wasn't dumb enough to mess with her.

It was clear to Inukimi that the dumb bitch wasn't aware of true demonic traditions, since she wasn't mated to her son. And she thanked the heavens for it. The bimbo would have received half of what her son made, due to the laws.

However the woman before her looked nothing like the hellion that he was previously married to. This one had kind eyes, and a warm aura. Inukimi watched as the woman adjusted Rin's clothing like the girl was her own.

She smiled at the moment realizing that her son found someone, just like Izayoi's son did.

She was unable to have children after Sesshomaru due to the acid in his hands. Not by anyone's fault her womb was unrepairable. Toga wanted another child and so did she. They agreed to have him dated someone they both deemed compatible and that is how Izayoi came into the picture. At first Izayoi was unbearable thinking that she was in charge of the estate, but once the situation became clearer to her they began to coexist with one another.

The true test was how would Sesshomaru take to having a little sibling that wasn't from his mother's womb? Some would have killed the child and then the woman who birth it because it was against tradition. But Sesshomaru loved Inuyasha like any brother would.

Slowly shaking her head she released the memories of the past and once again regarded the young woman.

Kagome felt like she was under investigation from the stares she received from the family. She admired all of them in front of her. Izayoi was far more beautiful than expected. Her hair was ebony black similar to Kagome, only her hair was bone straight. Her eyes were chestnut brown, and lips were painted a pale pink. She had a slender hourglass figure, and was wearing a red sweater with leggings and ballerina flats.

On the contrast Inukimi looked more traditional. Her features were sharper, piercing golden eyes with white hair and her lips were painted crimson red. Kagome realized that Sesshomaru looked similar to his mother. He had her eyes and hair color but the rest of the feature were from his father. She wore a pale green tradition kimono with a pink Japanese cherry blossoms fluttering on the sleeves.

The final was Toga. He was dressed similar to Sesshomaru. Wearing khaki pant, a white pressed shirt with a hand woven sweater over it. He was the one that regarded her with the most uncomfortable stare. His facial expression was unreadable. Without realizing it her mind drifted a bit to compare the brothers. Between his two sons Inuyasha favored him more in looks department.

Realizing that no one was talking Kagome shifted from her standing position to speak. But before she could say anything, Toga came barreling at her grabbing from hand. "I have another daughter!" Picking up the shocked Kagome by the waist he started to swing her around.

Yelping in surprise she cling to the man fearing he would lose his grip and drop her. Sesshomaru placed his head in his hand and outwardly groaned. Rin bounced excitedly watching the scene before her with fascination.

Placing her down on the ground, he smirked at her stunned face. Inukimi rolled her eyes at her mate and calmly stated. "He always wanted girls so he was so excited when he smelt that you had mated my son. Please excuse him dear, he tends to act like a child."

Glancing over at his mate Toga pouted. "You are always so mean to your mate. I just wanted to make my new daughter feel welcomed into our home." Grabbing her once more to give her a quick hug before placing her on the ground.

Unable to understand what is going on she simply stands rigidly next to Sesshomaru, once his father had let her go.

Izayoi shakes her head at her husband and calmly walks to the startled girl and introduces herself. "Hello dear, my name is Izayoi. It is nice to meet you." Tilting her head to the side she looked at the girl closely. "You look familiar to me, have we met before?"

Getting over her initial shock she smiles softly at Izayoi. "Yes, we have my older sister mated your son Inuyasha. I…I was the one that interrupted the wedding ceremony." Shifting slightly from side to side watching Izayoi's face for any reaction.

Realization flashes in her face and she smiles softly. "Don't worry about it dear, Kikyo mentioned what was going on at the time, and if the bride isn't upset, neither should I."

Not wanted to be outshined by Izayoi, Inukimi walks up to Kagome and introduces herself. "My… aren't you lovely? Far better than the last one my son brought in." Bringing her hands to Kagome's chin and gently turned her head from left to right as if inspecting her for any damages. Once she was satisfied at her inspection she released her face and said, "I approve." She then walked out of the foyer, and into the dining hall for lunch.

At that declaration, Kagome's eyes glanced over to Sesshomaru who was equally surprised. Izayoi laughed at their expressions explaining to Kagome, "Kimi doesn't approve of many things for her to like you is a big deal." Seeing her nod, Izayoi took Kagome's hand and the two started chatting on their way to the dining hall. With Rin, bouncing off to catch them.

Toga's expression was still happy as he watched them go. Sesshomaru's however wasn't. He wanted answers that was the reason as to why he was there. He needed to know what his father hypnotized him into signing the prenup, and what he knew about Kagura that he wouldn't tell him.

"Father we have to talk. I want to know why I was hypnotized into signing a prenup." Sesshomaru never one to beat around the bush, wanted to get what he wanted as soon as possible.

Toga acted as if he didn't hear his son, "My boy, you have done it this time. I didn't think it was possible for both of my sons to find such beautiful woman, who both have such a soothing aura. Is it true that she is Kikyo's sister?" He finally turned to glance at his son.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at his father and didn't bother answering, he knew that his father was playing with him. That was how he worked; answering a question with a question, playing dumb, or acting like a crazed lunatic. It was how his deflected questions that he didn't want to answer. More often than not whatever his father had uncovered was bad. And that meant that he had to force his father into giving him the answers.

Sighing Sesshomaru decided on taking another approach, glancing as his father just smiled at him. The two walked down the hall to have lunch with girls.

Forensic Scientist office

After retrieving Kaguya's phone call, Bankotsu came to her office the next morning to check it out. She explained to him all that she found from the family and their strange history. And sure enough Bankotsu was also confused as to how certain family members seemed to disappear. He had gone through Kaguya's findings, and Yura didn't exist after Kagura was born. There wasn't any financial history of Musō either after he had taken his last plan trip back to visit his son.

As he read on Bankotsu found out at least why Musō didn't have a history. Kaguya confirmed after receiving the fingerprints that he was the John Doe that was murdered in Kagura hometown.

Looking up from the paperwork catching Kaguya's eyes, he placed the paper on the ground and rubbed the back of his head with his hand. There was no trace of Yura, but it was obvious she was dead. They managed to kill their brother and their parents. But what was the connection with the other victims? There wasn't a common connection with anyone of them. Naraku was left in a hell hole, when his father was killed. No one would be sane from living a home like that.

Giving Kaguya a kiss on the cheek. He all but ran out of her lab. He really needed Naraku wake up. He needed to know who was attacking him, one or both of the uncles were guilty. Getting into his car he drove the distance to the hospital.

Shikon Hospital

Walking briskly down the hallway almost colliding with other doctors and patients. He made it to the room he had Ah and Un guarding. As they let him pass, he walked in and as expected Naraku was still in a coma. As Bankotsu looked around the room he noticed something that wasn't there when he had left the previous day. On the table next to the bed was a beautiful bouquet of flowers. At first he thought that they were from Kagome. Maybe she couldn't wait to see her friend and drop something off to help him get better.

Something told him that wasn't the case. As he examined the flowers there was a plain white card. Narrowing his eyes from the simple message. "Get well soon from your loving uncle." Not speaking a word he examined the flowers closely. They were not out of the ordinary but he found a listening device put the bottom of the vase.

Putting the vase carefully back where he had found it her quietly walked out of the room closing the door.

Looking at the Ah and Un, Ban asked, "Has anyone odd been in this room?"

The twins looked at each other and shook their heads. Ah answered, "No, boss no one who wasn't scheduled to be here visited. Everyone that came into the room signed their names on the clipboard that Un has." He pointed to the clipboard in his brother's hand. Turning back to Ban with questioning eyes. "Why do you ask? Has something happened?"

Lowing his voice, as to not alert the passing doctors. "I just came back from Kaguya's lab. She gave some insight on Naraku's childhood. We both suspect that one of his uncles have killed his father. I think that he may have made a visit to his room, as to try and find the whereabouts to Kagura. I think one of them has placed a listening device in the flowers. Who delivered them?"

Standing at immediate alert the brothers combed through the clipboard. Un found the name, "It was the regular nurse, Kanna Shiro. After she dropped off the flowers we haven't seen her since. And that was yesterday. Normally she drops in and checks the IV, but her manager said that she was sick today. Should we remove the listening device?"

Narrowing his eyes Ban looks at the clipboard. "No we don't want to alter whoever is listening that we know that the device is there. I'm going to look for this Kanna girl and see what she knows. Call me immediately if Naraku wakes up. I'm sending Miroku over so there isn't any reason for a doctor or a nurse to come into the room."

Looking at each other the twins spoke in unison. "Doesn't he work with the dead? How can he help?"

Ban just smirked. "Miroku didn't always work with the dead. He is a monk he used to work with the living. He may be able to bring Naraku out of his coma."

End Chapter

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