Sesshoumaru's Present

Chapter 1

The skies were dark and gloomy. Clouds rapidly moved through the area as the wind picked up. You could see them gathering in the distance as the dark grey and black clouds that moved in fast from the ocean rapidly replaced the blue sky.

The air smelled peculiar this day. It smelled like there was a storm coming and a powerful one. The air was heavily saturated with moisture as people were hurrying to get home or find shelter from the elements. The news reporters were giving warnings that a powerful thunderstorm, not quite hurricane in its power, was approaching the area. Residences of the city were told to take shelter, as this storm would cause major damage to the area.

The business district of the city was a very busy place. On a normal day, there were always people on the streets, hurrying along trying to get to their destination. But, on this day, there was a mass exodus from the buildings in that area.

Employers were letting their workers leave early to allow them to reach their homes before the dreadful storm hit. Masses of people were heading towards the transportation areas where they could catch buses or trains to go home.

They were all moving in one direction, but a lone figure was moving in the opposite direction. The rain started to come down hard as people rushed by trying to get to shelters.

No one paid attention to the lone male dressed in black. He was slowly walking along the side of a building, trying to keep a low profile. He kept close to the structure trying to avoid the masses as they hurried by him.

He finally found an alley and ducked quickly into it to avoid the crowds. He was soaked from head to toe. The light jacket that he wore weighed him down while his shoes were thoroughly soaked. The squishy noises they made seemed awfully loud as he walked down the alley, trying to find a place where he could wait out the storm.

Thunder and lightening was being seen and heard around the area. The storm was getting bad as the lightening was dancing around the sky in all directions. Static could be felt in the air as the lightening was charging up the atmosphere. There were several rays of lightening that touched the ground a few miles away as the sound of the thunderclap came in a few seconds later.

The man in black stopped by a garage and gazed up at the building. It was one of the more impressive buildings in the area. Youkai guards guarded the only way into the garage. He continued walking, making sure to stay hidden from the exterior security cameras.

He found a secluded spot, bent down and unzipped his jacket. A small kitten stuck her head out of the folds of his jacket. Gently, he asked, "Kirara, can you find a way into this building? We need a dry and warm place until this storm passes."

The kitten meows her agreement and jumped down into the water soaked street. She landed in a big puddle of water and almost immediately shook her paws, trying to get the cold water off her feet. She and her master hurried down the side of the building, staying close to the structure. They found a door as the kitten disappeared into a very small window that was left open for fresh air.

The man waited patiently outside for the kitten to return. After a short while, he heard the door unlock. Pulling the door open, he saw Kirara waiting inside for him. He said his thanks as they quietly walked through the building. He followed the kitten up a couple of flights of stairs and was led into the garage. This floor was almost devoid of cars as they found a small room that was well hidden from view.

The young man went inside and sat down on the floor. He was surprised that it was actually clean in this room. It looked to be just an empty space but it was kept clean and dry. He sat back trying to relax. It was going to be a long wait until this storm left the area. He could hear the sound of the thunderstorm outside the building. First the lightening would light up the garage, followed by a loud clap in the sky.

He let a breath out as he shivered from being wet. He was hoping that he wouldn't get sick from being cold, but there was nothing that he could do about it now. He wanted to get back to his home before the rain came and had taken a short cut through the business district, which proved to be a wrong move on his part. He never expected the business offices to let their people go home early.

Needless to say, he was now stuck here until the storm died down. But, he was no stranger to sleeping in the streets. He was after all a child of the street, a street urchin, as people liked to call them. The homeless of the city could find anywhere that was warm and dry to sleep at night.

He never chose this life. It was, unfortunately, forced on him by the circumstances that the fates dictated to him.

The man in black settled into a corner of the small room as the kitten returned into his jacket to help keep him warm. He bowed his head forward, as water dripped off the rim of the hat he was wearing. Closing his eyes, the man fell into a light sleep, keeping his senses open for any danger that might present itself.

---oOo---

All of the lights were out in the building except for one. On the very top floor, a lone light was burning, as there was still one person working. He was a tall individual with a solid frame. Not overly muscled but firm just the same. He had a blue crescent moon on his forehead with two magenta stripes on each side of his cheeks. His long silver hair was tied in a low ponytail. Honey colored eyes were steadily scanning the piece of paper in his long elegant fingers.

Sesshoumaru, CEO of Taisho Corp, was sitting behind his desk going over a contract for the purchase of a company the next day. He wanted to make sure that everything was to his liking. He found that the head of the incompetent fool that put the contract together was going to roll the next morning. It was riddled with mistakes and it was not what he wanted.

He always liked his contracts iron clad, with no loopholes, to prevent others from coming back and getting more money from him. This contract was not acceptable and the lawyer that did this will find himself another job come morning.

Sesshoumaru was marking a certain piece of the document when his phone started to ring. He sighed in frustration, as he picked it up. He didn't get a chance to talk, as he heard an angry voice say, "Sesshoumaru! What are you doing at work? You know that I'm having a dinner party this evening and your presence is required!"

Sesshoumaru growled low in his throat as he stated in an irritated voice, "Father, I do not wish to come to dinner and meet any more females that you have picked for me. I am not interested in finding a mate at the moment. When the time is right, I will find her and when I do find her then I will mate."

Sesshoumaru pulled the phone away from his ear, cringing as he heard the sharp words of his sire, "Sesshoumaru, this is not a request this is an order! This is a business dinner and I need you here to seal the deal. If you refuse, then I will just have to see how your brother will do as the new CEO of the company."

Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes at his father's statement, "Very well father, I'll be leaving here in a few minutes. I should be at your home in about an hour, is this to your liking?"

Sesshoumaru heard his father grunt as he hung up the phone. He slammed the phone back down on the base, letting out a frustrated sigh. He wished that his father would quit trying to find him a mate. He was perfectly capable of finding one himself.

All the bitches that his father picks were weak and his beast was never interested in them. When they find a suitable bitch, that his beast is interested in, then he will court this female, but until that day comes, he was content to stay the way he is.

Sesshoumaru gathered his papers and placed them into his briefcase. He will have to finish reading the contracts at home once he was done at his father's house. Sesshoumaru got up and retrieved his suit jacket, which was hanging on a stand behind his desk. He buttoned the first button and ran his hand over the coat to smooth it out. Once he was done, he picked up his briefcase and left his office, heading towards the elevator.

The trip down was uneventful. When he stepped out of the elevator, he spread his youki out around the area making sure that there were no surprises. There have been many attacks against youkai in the resent years and he and his father have not been able to find the ones responsible for the attacks.

As far as Sesshoumaru could tell, the garage was empty and made his way towards his vehicle. But Sesshoumaru's instincts were on high alert, as it was telling him that there was danger near. Then, his beast raised his head making him sniff the air. Sesshoumaru growled as he tried to find what he was sensing.

Sesshoumaru stopped in his tracks, as he asked his beast, "What is it that you are sensing that I can not?"

Sesshoumaru's beast growled in reply, "There is a female nearby. She is very powerful because she is using a concealment spell to hide herself, but I am able to break through this spell. She smells of Jasmine with a hint of spice. I want to see this female. She is the strongest I have ever encountered and I am intrigued by her."

Sesshoumaru was shocked; he never heard his beast talk this way before. He was very interested in this female that is hiding in the shadows and he will have to find her. His beast showed him which way to go as he turned to head in that direction.

But, Sesshoumaru didn't even take a step when a loud clap of thunder shook the building and he felt pain in his chest. He was hit hard, as the impact pushed him backwards and he fell to the floor in a heap. His briefcase went flying out of his hand, as he tried to catch his breath.

He couldn't move, as the pain was too great. Blood was flowing from the wound he received, as his body tried to heal itself.

Sesshoumaru's breathing was labored and he wondered how this could have happened. His eyes were partly opened, as he saw two human males coming towards him. He could not detect their presence. They were cloaked in a way that they were hidden from his senses. 'This is impossible, this Sesshoumaru can break any spell these pathetic humans can cast, so how did they do this?'

---oOo---

Hello everyone! I'm back and I have another story for you. You will find that this is the shortest story I have ever written. This is what happens when I get an idea for a one shot and my mind starts running wild with ideas. When I was finally done with this story it was too long for a one shot so it turned into a short story.

Yes my dear, like all of you that follow my stories this one is complete. But I have not broken it up in chapters yet. So I will have fun trying to decide where to break it off.

Sesshoumaru has been shot and now he is in danger. He can't sense these human males that are after him. Who are they and what do they want? Who is the male in black that is hiding in the garage?

Well if you want to know then you are going to have to wait to find out. Let me know what you think about this short version of my writing. Do you like this better? Or do you like the long chapters that I'm known for? I will eagerly wait for your answer.

Until the next time!

Ja ne!