NG: Here's one of two installments for this update. Review responses will be on the second chapter. Enjoy!
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Last Time
"Damn it Kouji we do care and that's why we let her go for now. We tried to give her space, then talk to her later, but we didn't know she would leave!" Kagome said tearing up. "We didn't know."
Kouji's face turned solemn. He walked towards the door stopping right next to Kagome. "I know." he whispered, still facing the door, neither of the two looking at each other. "But she doesn't need space. She needs her friends." and with that he left the house. He needed some time to cool down.
'I'll find you Nishi.'
"The thing is, the legend isn't as old as you would like to believe. It is actually a blueprint to a new technology that would put our company back on the map. I believe that this is one of the few chances we have left." Sesshoumaru stared in shock, well shock for Sesshoumaru, which meant he was pretty much neutral.
"But why is it disguised as an age old legend?"
"Because, it is only meant for those smart enough to decipher it. That was how the scientist who created it planned it."
"And who might this scientist be."
"Yamaguchi Kajinbou."
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Chapter Nineteen: Merry Christmas
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"I like this dress. What do you think Kagome?" Sango asked holding up a simple light pink spaghetti strapped dress as Kagome examined her choice.
"It's really nice, Sango. Suits you perfectly." she responded smiling, then immediately returned to what she was looking at, frowning at the rack of simple, yet elegant dresses.
"What's the matter Kagome?" Ayame asked, noticing the change in her friend's demeanor. Kagome shook her head in the negative.
"Are you worried about what dress to pick? Inuyasha will like anything you wear." Rin said with a smile. Kagome blushed. She and Inuyasha had been spending a lot of time together lately, so much that her friends began to think of them as an 'item'. But that was not the problem, well…sort of.
"That's not it. It's just that… I can't pick out my dress. It just…doesn't feel right." Sango sighed knowingly.
"I know what you mean, Kags."
At their friends' clueless expressions, Sango explained. "Nishi, Kagome, and I always had a Christmas tradition. We'd always pick out each other's dress for that year. Kagome picked out my dress, I picked out Nishi's dress and Nishi picked out Kagome's dress."
"You don't need her help." Kikyou said haughtily. Everyone turned to glare at her, except for Kagome who was still giving the dresses a scrutinizing thrice over. "What? I was just saying that we could help her, sheesh."
"Sure Kagome, we'll help you." After trying on a few more dresses, Kagome finally agreed with a rose red dress.
"So, are you and Inuyasha going to the Christmas party together?" Rin asked mischievously. Another blush graced Kagome's cheeks as she nodded her head.
"Bout time!" Ayame cheered, the others joining the chorus.
"Guys, we're just going as friends okay."
"Yeah, but it won't be like a real date because the party is at your house and he won't be able to pick you up or anything." Rin sighed.
"Yeah." Kagome sighed in agreement, then quickly recomposed herself. "I mean, yeah, because it's not a real date." Kagome decided it was time to turn the tables. "So who are you ladies going with?" Sango and Ayame blushed a bit at the question. Rin did not; just because everyone knew whom she was going with.
"I'm going with Kouga." Ayame said smiling brightly. That's funny, Kagome had never seen Ayame smile brighter at the mention of the blue eyed boy than at this time. Something must have happened.
"Oh really! Congratulations!" Kagome squeaked in happiness for her friend. Shoppers all around turned to see what all the commotion was about and Kagome turned a shade of deep crimson. At this point, Kagome figured she'd probably be permanently red.
"Nothing to see here." Sango shouted, announcing that all the nosy shoppers could go back to their business. Ignoring the embarrassing moment, Ayame decided to ask Sango who she was going to the party with.
"She's going with my brother."
"Rin!"
"What? You weren't gonna tell them anyway."
Sango huff indignantly. "They would have found out."
"So are you two an item now?" Ayame asked.
"No, just close friends."
"Come on ladies. We still have a lot of shopping to do!" Kagome announced before another disagreement could begin.
"Hey, no one asked who I'm going with." Kikyou pouted.
"We kind of thought you we're going alone." Sango muttered.
"What was that?"
"Nothing." Sango responded with a glare. Kagome's sister was not welcome in her book. Though Ayame, Rin and Kagome did not mind the raven-haired teen, Sango did, very much. She also blamed Kikyou for Nishi's disappearance, of course, she told no one.
"Who are you going with?" Rin asked politely.
"I'm going with Kouji."
"Does he know that?"
"Of course he does Taijya." she replied with a sneer.
"Are you sure? I always thought he wouldn't want a date." Ayame questioned worriedly.
"Well I guess I changed his mind." Kikyou declared and with a flick of her hair walked over to the cashier to pay for her things. The others followed the suit, except for the hair flicking, Sango and Kagome bringing up the rear.
"I don't like this Kagome." Sango whispered as they paid for their things.
"I know it's kind of strange, but it's good for Kouji. He's been down for way too long."
"Don't you see what she's doing?" Kagome shook her head. "She's trying to replace Nishi and you're letting her." Sango nearly shouted.
"That's ridiculous Sango. Kikyou could never replace Nishi." Kagome said stepping up a bit to catch up with the others who were already entering the next store.
Sango lagged behind a bit as she watched the girls chat with Kikyou as if they'd been best friends for years. 'I won't let them replace you Nishi, never.'
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"Go fetch Kagura girl and both of you return here immediately."
She did so willingly, though a feeling of gloom hung around her like fog on a cool day. Her days of protesting and defiance were over. He had broken her spirit and made her a willing servant, or so it seemed.
As soon as she stepped out of his office her entire demeanor changed. She flicked her hair over her shoulder the heel of her boots clicking against the hardwood floor. Yes, she had to wear the biker outfit too, but it was better than the other clothes in that house.
'Humph, he'll never break me.'
It was strange, but it seemed that she thought that so often that it was almost as if she was trying to convince herself of that fact. She had been here in Naraku's 'house' for a while now. Her mother was worried sick about her and had called the police dozens of times, but thanks to Naraku's connections she was never found. She hated making her family worry so much about her, but it was better than them getting hurt or worse. She still had yet to figure out what Naraku wanted with her, but she'd soon find out.
"Kagura, open up!" The door to the room she shared with Kagura opened to reveal none other than the teenager herself.
"What is it now?"
"Naraku wants us."
"Tell him to fuck himself."
Nishi smirked. "Love too, but I don't feel like being punished for your dirty mouth."
"Whatever."
The two girls walked down the hall together. They had come to a mutual understanding. Their man goal was to get out of Naraku's clutches. Nishi had learned a lot about Kagura over the time she spent with her. They, of course, shared a room and did everything possible together for safety. Kagura explained the rules of the 'house' so Nishi got in a minimal amount of trouble, except for the bit she got herself into. Soon the girls began to see each other as friends, though neither would actually voice that statement.
"So has Fluffy got anything yet?" Kagura asked, keeping eyes ahead as if she weren't talking to Nishi.
"I haven't been in contact with him since I left, and by the way, if you ever meet him in person, don't call him that."
"Why the great Sess-"
"Shut up." Nishi hissed causing the guards to turn to the pair suspiciously.
"Carry on." Kagura commanded, and they returned to what they were previously doing.
"Don't say his name here. I don't want anyone to think he's involved."
"Sheesh, sorry. I forgot. Next time, don't do that. They'll think we actually talk to each other and you know my reputation around here isn't the best."
Nishi inwardly smiled. Kagura was very protective if she knew it or not. They knocked on the door after taking their time to reach the office.
"Come in." sounded Naraku's voice through the large oak doors. Nishi made sure to put on her act, as she liked to call it, before entering as commanded.
"Merry Christmas ladies." he greeted, though there was nothing merry about it.
"It's not Christmas yet." Kagura stated plainly.
"I know that Kagura, do not take me as a fool." Kagura decided it was best to refrain from answering to that remark. "I decided to wish you all happy holidays before hand since you'll be so busy."
"Busy doing what?" Without answering Kagura's question, he rose from behind his desk and approached both of them. Nishi involuntarily tensed or voluntarily depending on how you look at it.
"Here," he said handing Nishi a thin package. "is your early Christmas present, but only open it on Christmas Eve. Wouldn't want to spoil the surprise now." Nishi took the package warily.
"Why give it to me a week before? You believe I'm that trustworthy?" she asked him skeptically. He turned around and walked towards his desk.
"On the contrary, I don't. Kagura, her training will begin now. It is your job to see she is fit for Christmas Eve. You are both dismissed." The two left without a word between them heading directly for their quarters.
"Kagura, what just happened? And why do I need training? Does he think I'm fat or something cause I swear I'll-"
"Could you shut up and let me answer your first question?" she snapped. Nishi looked at her in surprise. Kagura seemed extremely tense about something.
"Kagura, what's wrong?" Said teen looked up and got a book from the bookshelf in their room.
It was strange how Nishi never really noticed that bookshelf in their room. Well, she knew it was there, she just never took the time to actually see what was on it. But now that she did, she noticed it wasn't much to look at in the first place, much like the rest of her new room. Two beds, not at all very comfortable, one closet, one bathroom, and a bookcase. The girls never really tried to make it look better, since they planned on getting out as soon as possible.
"Read and memorize this. There will be a test on it tomorrow." Nishi was about to protest, but the door slammed in her face behind Kagura as she left the room. She looked back at the book in her hands. 'Thieving for Dummies'
'They actually sell these things?'
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"Merry Christmas!"
"Why do you insist on saying that. It is only Christmas Eve." Rin pouted at her mood-killing boyfriend.
"Well, saying Merry Christmas Eve just sounds stupid, besides, I won't see anyone here tomorrow for Christmas Day, so I might as well get it out now."
Sesshoumaru sighed. It wasn't as if he hated the holidays or anything, he just preferred to spend it with the least amount of people in a quiet setting. This party, however, was anything but quiet and small. He and Rin, along with Inuyasha entered the elaborately decorated home of the Higurashi's dressed in the casual attire for the Christmas party. The holiday music filled all parts of the home and you could hear the laughter of guests in the living room.
"Hey guys, Merry Christmas!" Kagome greeted them. Sesshoumaru nearly groaned but a quick look from Rin stopped him. "So everyone's in the living room, food is already set up, almost everyone is here so go on and enjoy yourselves!" She seemed overly excited, maybe because his brother was currently admiring her dress.
"Hey, are you going to go in or are you going to block the door all day?" The four turned to see Kouga, Kouji, Ayame, and two other people standing there, Kouga with a cocky grin and an arm around Ayame's waist.
"Hey Kouga! Merry Christmas!"
Sesshoumaru eyed the two behind Kouga warily. "Who are you're friends?" he asked.
"Oh, this is Ginta." he said pointing to the gentleman with the black and white hair, "and this is Hakkakku." he said pointing to the gentleman next to Ginta.
"Hope you don't mind I bought a few extra friends."
"Nope the more the merrier! Ayame, I noticed you seem to be extremely happy today. Why so?" Kagome asked with a sly look.
Sesshoumaru knew that look. That look was dangerous to all men and women alike. It was the look that promised extreme embarrassment to whoever it was directed at.
"Well…umm…"
"Hentai!"
'Slap!' Kagome turned towards the living room.
"Uh oh, looks like we'd better go and save Miroku. Wouldn't want any bloodshed on Christmas Eve." Rin said.
Ayame sighed in relief. 'Saved by the pervert.'
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"Wait Sango! I'm sorry! It was just a hug!" Miroku called as she ran past Kagome and the others who were going into the living room.
"What did you do now onii-chan?" Miroku turned to his sister with a sheepish smile.
"I merely was greeting her with a hug and my hand slipped."
"Miroku, you know you'd better stop doing that. A girl can only take it so much before she gives up." Kagome warned him. The others walked past him, each giving a glare of disappointment.
'I suppose she's right.'
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The party was a lot better than he had expected, of course, anything was better than his father's boring annual Christmas ball, which he practically had to beg to get out of. Inuyasha scanned the happy faces in the crowd as he danced with Kagome. He had to admit he was quite shocked when she asked him to go as her date.
Rin and Sesshoumaru danced together in an area near Kouga's friends, Ginta and Hakkaku, who were dancing with two of Kagome's friends from school. Miroku and Sango hadn't returned yet from their trek outside. Kouga and Ayame were dancing quite comfortably together, her with a huge smile on her face and him a matching smirk. If he didn't know any better, he'd say the two had become an item. Kikyou and Kouji were in a corner talking. He didn't really feel comfortable letting Kikyou get so close to Kouji. It was as if she was trying to replace Nishi and he wouldn't tolerate it. But for now, he'd dance with the beauty in his arms that he had come to like a lot.
She was a very special person. He'd met none like her. She was one of the kindest people he'd ever met, but also extremely stubborn. She hated to lose, which made arguments between them very interesting. The best thing about her was how she made everyone around her love her without even trying.
"Oh my goodness! Inuyasha!" Inuyasha snapped his head up to Rin's call wondering what in the world was going on that she had to yell like that. Kagome had frozen in his arms and he could have sworn she cursed under her breath.
'What the heck's wrong with them?'
Rin then squealed in delight the dreaded three-syllable word that caused everyone in the room to turn to them.
"Mistletoe!"
Inuyasha groaned. They had danced right underneath the mistletoe and Rin had spotted them. But did she have to shout it to everyone at the party? He caught eyes with Sesshoumaru who seemed to share his embarrassment of Rin's antics.
"Now you have to kiss her!"
Kagome turned beet red and looked up at Inuyasha. He smirked down at her. "Might as well give her what she wants. You know she won't stop badgering us till we do." Kagome nodded.
They inched slowly towards each other. Their lips met in a soft and gentle kiss that awoke feelings deep within. The kiss then became deeper, sweet and gentle, yet more passionate. Kagome snaked her arms around his neck and he his arms around her waist. The kiss ended when they were out of breath and even then they looked into each other's eyes for a lingering moment as the others clapped for them.
'That was amazing.' Kagome thought.
Inuyasha looked around the room, eyes surveying the cheering crowd. He was actually surprised to see Kouga amongst them. He would have believed the teen would be furious, but the arm wrapped possessively around Ayame's waist told him otherwise. Yep, he definitely missed something.
"It's about time you two!" Rin called from the corner causing both teens to blush a light shade of pink.
Kouga smiled at his two friends. "Congratulations man!" he announced, patting Inuyasha on the shoulder. Inuyasha quirked an eyebrow in confusion. Kouga smirked knowingly. "I know what you're thinking, and it's cool. I understand about you and Kagome. But if you hurt her in anyway, friend or not you will be sorry."
Inuyasha snorted. "As if I'd hurt her. Besides, you couldn't hurt me if you tried…So, you and Ayame?"
Kouga smiled and brought the red-haired female closer towards him. "Yep, we got together two weeks ago."
"And you didn't tell anyone?" Kagome asked, mainly Ayame.
"I guess I was so preoccupied, I forgot to mention it. Besides, you would have found out anyway."
"But how? I thought you were crazy for Kagome?"
"Rin!" everyone exclaimed wondering how the girl had snuck into the conversation without their notice.
"What?" Everyone sighed.
"I just had to show him the error of his ways so to speak." Ayame announced proudly. Everyone laughed while Kouga scowled slightly.
"So almost everyone's paired off." Rin exclaimed. "If only my big headed brother would get his act together, he'd be with Sango already." Rin looked worriedly in the direction Miroku and Sango took off to out of the house.
'Don't screw this up big brother. You don't want to loose her.'
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"Sango? Sango are you out here?"
He heard faint sniffling to his right, the sound giving away her position and worrying him at the same time.
"Sango?"
As he neared her position, the sniffling got louder until he could hear her softly crying. He turned the corner of the house where the Goshinboku stood tall, and underneath the massive tree sitting on a bench in the chilling cold was Sango. He approached her quietly and cautiously. She seemed unaware of his presence and he didn't want to startle her.
"Sango I-"
"Leave me alone." came her muffled reply before he could even complete his sentence.
Miroku sighed and sat down next to her on the bench at which point she scooted as far away as possible without falling off. Her crying had quieted with the still night and she wiped her eyes, pointedly turning away from him.
Before she could turn fully, he had caught a glimpse of her. Her eyes were slightly puffy, and her cheeks were tinted red, due to either the cold or her crying, and she bit her lip slightly to prevent it from trembling as her body was from the cold and repressed tears. Yet despite all of these things she was still beautiful.
The night was quiet, yet peaceful. The melodies of the nightly creatures gave a serene atmosphere to the environment. It would have been a very romantic moment, had he not screwed it up with his perverted ways. He had never meant her any harm. He knew she frowned upon his antics, but he didn't realize how much they bothered her. If he could, he would take back all the times he ever groped her, just so she would smile again, just so she wouldn't hate him.
It was now that he realized how much she really meant to him. Sango was his angel. Her spicy attitude, physical and emotional strength, not to mention her beauty, made her exactly what he needed to keep him in line. He had an attraction to her from the moment they met, and admitted that he only asked Kagome out, out of jealousy and spite. He regretted that now because of the damage it could have caused to all of their friendships. Now was the chance to make things right.
"Sango, please listen to me."
"I don't want to hear your apologies. I've heard them all at least twice." Miroku winced at her icy tone. He had definitely gone to far this time.
"Sango, I'm sorry. I know that it won't make much of a difference, but I truly am sorry, for everything, for treating you with such little respect and disregard for your values, for being such a jerk, and for not treating you like the princess you truly are."
She turned back to him, her eyes slightly less cold and more accepting, but not quite. "How do I know you'll stop being such a pervert? How do I know that you're telling me the truth?" But her heart melted at the sight of him even as those words passed her lips. There was such sincerity, such honesty and … something else.
"All I can offer you right now is my word. I know you hate me, and probably won't trust me for a while, but I was hoping we could start over."
Sango shook her head and at Miroku's disappointed look she quickly explained herself. "Miroku, I don't hate you. I never did, besides, there's…um…nothing wrong with being a…little perverted. After all, you are a male. But that doesn't mean you can touch me any time you feel like it, especially in public."
Miroku smiled. "So does that mean I can do it in private?" Sango blushed a deep shade of red.
"No, of course not!" Miroku chuckled.
"So, we're okay?" She nodded and moved closer to him.
"We're okay."
She embraced him in a warm hug, which he returned after getting over the initial shock of having Sango hug him. They stayed in a semi-embrace, Sango's head resting on his shoulder and her arms loosely around his waist, his head resting atop her own and his arms around her waist, until…
"Miroku." Sango said. The tone of warning caused Miroku to stop, but the playful look in her eyes caused him to laugh.
"Um… old habits die hard?" he said shrugging. Sango just rolled her eyes.
"I'll let it slide, only because it's Christmas."
"How about Valentine's Day?"
A pause then, "I'll think about it."
Miroku's eyes widened in surprise. 'Sango is just full of surprises today.'
She rose from the bench and began to walk back into the house. The cold was starting to get to her. "Hey Sango, wait up!" She didn't stop, but slowed her pace allowing him to catch up. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders in an effort to keep her warm. "Better?" he asked as they neared the door. She nodded and smiled secretly to herself.
'He's being such a gentleman and a gentleman must be rewarded.'
'What is she thinking?' Miroku wondered. Sango had become strangely quiet and their pace had slowed considerably as the neared the door.
"Sango, is the something wrong?" When she didn't answer him, he just shrugged. As soon as they reached the door, Sango turned around, her hands clasped in front of her and a light blush on her face.
'I'd better do this before I loose my nerve.'
"Sango, what's wro-"
He never did get the sentence finished. He was so shocked by the sudden change in events that he didn't even get to respond to the kiss before Sango pulled away. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes strangely sparkling.
"Merry Christmas, Miroku." she said before retreating back into the house. He stood there in the porch for a while before he regained his senses.
"Merry Christmas, Sango." he whispered, and followed her into the warmth of the house.
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"This party is nice isn't it Kouji?" Said teen turned to the gray-eyed hostess next to him.
"Huh? Oh yeah, it is nice." Kikyou watched as Kouji gazed unseeingly into the crowd of dancing teenagers. He wasn't even really here. He was most likely off in one of his depression stages again. Well, she'd see to it that he got out of it.
"Kouji, would you like to dance?" Kouji just shook his head mechanically.
"No thank you. I'd rather not."
"But I heard you were such a great dancer." He muttered something along the lines of 'not really' and continued to ignore her.
This was just insulting, not only did she practically have to beg him to come, she had to beg him to socialize with her to. 'I know how to get a rise out of him.' she thought with a smirk.
"I don't know why you even bother. I mean, she isn't coming back."
Just as expected, Kouji's attention snapped to her in a second. "What did you say?" he said with a growl.
"You heard me. You need to move on with your life. Stop waiting in the past and live for the future. As they say, there are plenty of fish in the sea." she said, standing up. Kouji glared at her. How dare she say something like that!
"You don't know what you're talking about. You don't know how it feels."
"And you don't know how it feels to be ignored all of the time!" Kikyou snapped, surprising herself and Kouji at her out burst. "This party was supposed to be a celebration of Christmas, and I invited you because I wanted to spend time with you and help you forget all of your troubles. But you don't even care. All you can think about is Nishi."
A lone tear slid down her face, and surprisingly, it was genuine. She glared at Kouji, shocked by her own emotional outburst and how much she really did care what Kouji thought. "I've always been second best. Inuyasha, you, even my own parents find me unworthy of being recognized for who I am. It really hurts Kouji. You know, I thought you'd be different."
Kikyou turned on her heel and left to her room. Kouji watched her leave with a mixture of shock and guilt. All Kikyou was trying to do was cheer him up and he just ignored her.
'What have I done?'
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Kikyou ran as fast as she could to her room. 'What's wrong with me? I'm supposed to make him fall for me, not the other way around. Why do I care so much?'
Kikyou cursed to herself softly as she realized her lack of emotional control. 'I've got to stop caring, before it's too late.'
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The rest of the night went on without a hitch. The new couple of Inuyasha and Kagome were seen dancing to almost every song, only because Kagome kept dragging Inuyasha onto the floor claiming that every song that played was her favorite and that they had to dance to it. It took a while for Inuyasha to realize that it was her party.
Miroku continuously tried to get Sango to 'accidentally' walk under the mistletoe with him but every time he reached it, Kouga and Ayame beat him to it. After the first two times, Sango finally caught onto his plan and bluntly refused to go anywhere near the mistletoe afterwards.
The party ended around one. Most people still had presents to wrap and things to do. Party gifts were handed out and everyone went home happy and ready for the holidays.
"Good night and Merry Christmas!" Rin called to Kagome and Kikyou as she, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha finally left the house. They were the last to leave because they nearly had to drag Inuyasha and Kagome apart.
"Good night! Merry Christmas!" Kagome called back as they piled into Sesshoumaru's car.
The car ride was silent but comfortable as Sesshoumaru drove to Rin's house, exactly how he liked it. Sesshoumaru reflected back on the day's events as they neared his girlfriend's house. The party wasn't as bad as Sesshoumaru had thought it would be. In reality, it was much more interesting than his father's business party. He stopped the car in front of Rin's house. He got out walking to the other side of the car and opened the door, helping Rin out of the car. Rin smiled in thanks and took his hand.
He remembered when she used to protest to him doing this every time they got out of the car, but she soon gave in because she saw he wasn't going to stop any time soon. He was raised as a gentleman after all.
"Good night Inuyasha. Merry Christmas." Inuyasha mumbled something that sounded like 'you too'. Just because they were related, didn't mean that they were alike.
Sesshoumaru escorted Rin to her doorway and waited until she found her keys and opened the door. She embraced him in a warm hug and gave him a loving kiss on the lips. "Have a Merry Christmas Eve, Fluffy." she giggled and retreated into her house as quickly as she could before he could retort.
Sesshoumaru smiled to himself shortly before schooling his features and returning to the car for the drive home. Inuyasha climbed up into the front seat as Sesshoumaru got into the vehicle.
"Must you be so primal?" He just received a snort in response.
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'Home at last.' Sesshoumaru thought as they entered the driveway. Both brothers exited the vehicle and walked towards the house. Sesshoumaru immediately halted their walk into the house as he sensed something was amiss. The door was slightly ajar, which was strange because the business party ended over an hour ago and their parents should have been in bed asleep.
"What's going on Sess? Why's the door open?" Sesshoumaru hushed his brother, earning a glare from him but nothing more. Cautiously, they entered their home.
It was dark, but everything seemed to be in place. There were no other sounds in the house other that their own breathing. A light flickered on, causing Sesshoumaru to snap a look of annoyance at his younger sibling.
"What? I couldn't see."
If a thief was in there, their cover was blown now, so there was no point in sneaking around now. Sesshoumaru strolled into the house, Inuyasha lagging behind. 'Everything seems fine to me-'
"Sesshoumaru look." He looked to where his brother pointed and his eyes narrowed in anger.
"Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha? You're home?" he heard his mother call. Neither boy answered her. "How was the party de- Oh my word." his mother gasped.
Out of the two swords on the wall, only one still resided there. The Tessaiga was gone.
"We have been robbed."
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Inuyasha: How in the hell did you let someone take my sword!
NG: Hey it's part of the plot so deal with it.
Inuyasha: I'll show you how I'll deal with it. -lunges at NG-
NG: -snaps fingers and brick wall appears- -hears a crash and a groan of pain- Wow, I'm really getting good with theses author powers don't you think?