Chapter Three: It's past my bedtime. . .
Part One of Two
Kagome swept the small diner she worked at, as it was currently empty as always during the late hours of the night, but as she did the mindless task her mind wondered off to the current events of the day -
Things were moving fast with Sekijuro and me, she thought. They should be or else some other people like Kikyo for example might steal him away, as demonstrated with Inu Yasha. One part of her responded, as she debated with the negative outlook. That's not true and it's unfair to think that of Kikyo or that other girl stole them from me. Besides they both obviously got there first, she concluded reluctantly.
A small clanking of beat-up ball bells sounded as a customer came in to the desolate diner. Kagome scurried behind the register and placing the broom off to her side as she smiled brightly at the man. "Welcome to Ichiban, my name is Kagome what can I get for you?" She said and smiled merrily as she looked at the man's face. She gasped. "Oh hey Hojo!" She smiled brightly at the man before he sat down a ways away from her cash register.
"I thought you might be working tonight, so I decided I'd drop by and keep you company for a bit. I know how boring this place can be." Hojo said as he rested his cheek on his palm.
"I'm embarrassed you had to see me wearing this." She mention as he looked at the tight and short fitting uniformed waitress outfit. The color of the jump-suite dress was tan with white trim. "I hate when people I know see me in this degrading get-up."
Sanzo, Hojo waved her off with a small smile. "I think you are the best looking waitress here, don't worry about the way it looks. I mean it could be worse," he shrugged and she nodded her head in agreement. She leaned on the counter with her elbows looking at him as he brought his other hand under his chin looking at her. "I came here for a reason though Kagome," she took out a pad and pencil.
"Uh-huh, what would you like?" She asked expectantly as he shook his head no.
"I'm not ordering. I came to ask you -, would you like to go on a date with me this coming weekend?" He asked as the pad slipped from her hands and onto the maroon tile counter tops. "Here." He handed the small handheld notebook to her as she grasped it blindly.
"Umm," she answered intelligently before she blinked out of her shock. She thought of the girl who kissed Sekijuro's cheek and she narrowed her eyes as she gripped her pencil tightly as it snapped. I'm not that old, and besides Seki is a year younger than me so it would only make sense that I would go with a slightly older man like Hojo. "Yes this weekend is fine for me. What day will it be Hojo?" She sounded almost automatic.
A small goofy smile covered his face as he blushed. "Is Saturday alright?" He asked hopefully as she nodded her head. "Alright it's a date. Umm, I'll be by at 8:00 o'clock sharp."
"Sounds good to me."
"That's excellent, but I have to leave now since I have a test tomorrow in biochemistry." He got off of the stationary stool.
"Wait, before you go take this." Kagome bent down behind the counter and popped up seconds later holding a to-go cup for him. "It's your favorite tea, green. Freshly made and on the house, of course." He smiled taking the cup and wishing her good bye.
"I'll see you this Saturday." He disappeared out the door -
Once he was outside he hooted happily into the cool night as leaves rustled past in the whirling winds. "I have a date with the most beautiful girl, don't you think that's great Ja. I do, she's so wonderful and smart since she doesn't get deathly sick anymore, like she used too in middle school I think it's safe to take her out and date her. Are you happy for me Ja?" He asked as no one was around as he walked along the vacated streets.
"Oh-yeah I forgot you don't talk back unless if it's dire, but it's nice knowing you will always listen to my ramblings. I think that's why you are my closest friend. Well I'll see you later all right, Ja. You don't have to see me to my apartment." The plucky man walked with a slight bounce in his stroll as a man stood high up in the trees watching the younger man turning down one street. He crouched before he took an effortless leap landing on a building's roof top as he kept an eye on Hojo. 'Ja' shook his head slowly as he saw the happy man enter his apartment building -
"How foolish humans are, as they carelessly give their hearts away only to be ultimately crushed in the end." The monotone voice breathed. He brushed his whitish-silver bangs from his face with claws as the bangs draped over the scarred and closed up eye. One golden eye shined brilliantly in the full moon of the night. He felt a presence step behind him, as he looked up at the haunting orb hanging in the sky. "Yes," he asked being disturbed by his servant's presence as Hojo turned on the lights in his apartment.
"You are needed. The Prism conglomerate has considered your proposal, President Sesshomaru." The teenage boy informed with a slight bow.
"Good I've been waiting for that fool of a CEO to obtain my generous proposal. If he hadn't accepted soon I was going to buy him out of his profits." He said calmly as he blinked his one good eye slowly as he turned on his heel, as he readjusted his suite.
"If I may be so bold Sesshomaru-dono?" He paused, as his master said nothing. "Why do you watch over that human boy?" He asked as he bowed again but lower to the taller man.
"As always Hisoka you overstep your boundaries." No emotion dripped from his voice as he chastised his subordinate.
"Sorry lord Sesshomaru." He bowed as his master began to walk in front of him.
It's a promise I made, he thought as his associate and him vanished with the blowing of the airstreams.
(Kazuo twin's house)
Tama sat in a bedroom as she held a sleeping Sekijuro in her arms as he slept peacefully. She smoothed his now white hair with silver streaks in it and rubbed the ears that now protruded from the top of his head lovingly as he slumbered. His ears would twitch towards different directions picking up the sounds going on outside of the room he was held in.
Kazuo, Tama was a mess at the moment as her school uniform was ripped in places and some blood shown on her as she diligently coaxed the satiated quarter-demon. She bent down nuzzling her face against his soft and fluffy new hair. "You're a lovable pain-in-the-ass, Seki." She whispered tenderly into his stout ears as they turned in her direction.
Makalani opened the door peering in. "Is he still heavily sedated with the tranquilizers?" She took his pulse into her fingers pinching his wrist.
"Yes." She answered.
"You need to clean up your wounds, he'll be fine while you wash up and besides I told dad you were crashing here tonight. Malachi took Karuna home because her dad doesn't want her to be around Kira knowing how perverse he can be." Tama chuckled quietly as Makalani smiled.
"Well you have to consider who his father is, like father like son. So where is Romeo at anyway?"
"He went with Malachi and Karuna to make sure Chi didn't try anything on her." He sighed as he leaned in the doorway.
"It makes sense though, Chi's a pervert and since Kira can be one from time to time he would have to protect her from a groping lecher such as our brother. Besides Kira always been an overbearing prick when it came to things that were 'his', that's why it's so hard for Karuna to have guy friends. Oh-well, she knows how to set him straight if needed be." She sighed.
"Okay you go clean up while the drugs are keeping him out cold. I don't think he'll move unless we drag him and besides you can cuddle with him later. Remember you took a couple of knocks from him like the rest of us. Besides I can't let mom and dad see you all banged-up they'd have a conniption." He watched as his sister stood up hoisting the prone body over her shoulder like he was nothing as she walked over to the bed and laid him down on it gently.
"You be a good boy and I'll be back in a bit." She patted his head and walked towards the door. Once the door closed -
Sekijuro's eyes shot open as he shook his head. Next he squeezed his arm where the shot had pierced his skin pressing the rest of the drugs from his arm like before. He then looked around with a dark look marring his face; he sneered as he removed himself from the bed. He crawled on all fours as he made his way to the window, as he looked transfixed his golden eyes landed on the moon. He clawed mindlessly at the glass before he gave a throaty growl. He began to walk backwards baring his longer sharper fangs at the obstacle in his way.
He ran heedlessly and flung his arms above his head as he dove at the glass, breaking and flying threw it with minimal damage done to him. He curled into a ball as he hit the ground and rolled before he stood up with cuts gracing his forearms and blood running down. He opened his hands to full capacity as he clenched them quickly as his bones popped while his razor sharp claws bit into his palm. He growled before he uttered one single word. "Blood -,"
Fifteen minutes later Tama came sauntering into the room with her wounds address and her skin being scrubbed clean. "Sekijuro I'm back my sleepy puppy -. Seki -? Seki?! Seki!?!" She found broken glass on the floor as the cool wind howled and the moon shined in exposing his escape route. "Makalani he's gone!!! Call Malachi and the others we need to find him before he kills!!"
(Club 426)
Kira's father was inside club 426 sitting at the bar enjoying himself as he watched the thriving club and it's occupants with inhuman eyes. Though he looked no older than fourteen he was still admitted in since he was a regular, his ID, and bribery of cash.
He swallowed down the strong liquor from the shot glass in front of him as he took the cigarette into his lips and brought a lighter to the end of the cylinder. The end burned red-embers as he took a slow drawl from it. Hmm, maybe I should check up on that boy of mine.
From his pocket he produced a cell phone and pressed a button on the side of the phone. "Call Kira." He pressed the small phone to his ears as it sounded a dial tone before it began to ring instantly. He waited till he heard his son's dreary voice on the other end. "Hey where are you?"
"I'm on my way to drop off Karuna-chan with Malachi. Her dad wants her home right now."
"It seems the old goat doesn't still trust you around his young daughter, considering your age compared to hers and the fact you've already been around the block a considerable amount of times." Kira's father chuckled lightly while the pale boy on the other end frowned. He took a drag slowly.
"Yeah and," he snapped at the man. It then went quiet on his son's end as a background voice could be heard loudly but not clearly as Kira came back on. "Umm, I gonna have to talk to you later dad. Bye." He said hurriedly as the phone went dead.
"What is that brat up too?" The short man asked himself. He closed his cell and placed it back into his back pocket as he put his money down onto the counter. He placed the cigarette between his lips again. "See you later Maki." He called with the bobbing cylinder in his mouth and waved as he took his over-shirt pulling it on as it draped a little past his knees.
"See ya!" The bartender called.
Nobody in the club thought anything as the young teenage looking man left -
(Outside the movie theater)
"That movie was freakin' cool!" Katsu exclaimed as they walked out of the lobby of the theater.
"Uh-huh, I liked it so much I'm gonna have to own that on dvd later." Sachi breathed as he slipped his hands deep into his pockets. "Damn it looks like I gotta go home and beat curfew. I'll see you both tomorrow." He began walking the opposite way.
"Hey Sota are we still gonna go to the diner your sister works at?"
"Yeah, if you wanna." He said dismissively.
"Of course, besides your sister is hot." Sota stuck his tongue out as he cringed unpleasantly.
"Ewe, whatever dude. She's a beast and compared to that new chick Karuna she just seems even uglier." Katsu shrugged his shoulders as the two walked down the streets of Tokyo -
They arrived at Ichiban some twenty minutes later and walked in as they both took seats at the counter as Kagome turned around looking at both of them. "Hey Sota, hey Katsu -! You both know I can't help out freeloaders, right?"
Katsu and Sota both nodded their heads. "I would like some ice cream and cake if ya got any, sis." The Higurashi took his forehead into his hands as he looked at the maroon tile counter.
"And you Katsu-kun?"
"Just some hot chocolate." Kagome scurried around as she went about to fill their orders. "You alright man? You seem out of it."
"I just have this feeling, but I don't know what it is. I should stop dwelling on it y'know." He frowned slightly as he raked his fingers through his short, but shaggy cropped hair.
"Oh, well did you like the movie at all man? You haven't said a word about it." The Matsuji boy looked slightly concerned.
"It was great and the action kicked ass." He told him as he grinned. Right then Kagome came back with Katsu's order before she placed down Sota's cake and ice cream.
Kagome leaned on the counter as she looked at both boys resting her chin on her backhand. "So how was tonight," she asked with interest. Her brother answered numbly as she arched her brow at him. "What's wrong Sota, you said you were going to give me a hard time tonight. Are you sick?" She placed her hand on his forehead only to have it slapped away.
"I'm okay and besides you're ugly as always -."
(Makalani's Convertible)
"Damn I should have known something was up when he dropped that fast during the fight." Makalani cursed as he drove his car looking around for any white haired quarter-demons.
"Don't blame yourself, bro. It's not your fault it's Seki's since he's so damn sneaky when in this form." Tama said from the backseat.
"Thanks Tama. Do you smell anything yet, Kira?" He spied a glance to the boy next to him.
"Nope, it's kinda hard trying to find a distinction between a dog and a dog- demon scent. Besides my nose isn't as acute as theirs. Karuna-chan do you pick up anything yet?"
"No love, not yet." She said as she held her head up high as she sniffed the air while her long wavy white hair swirled around her as she rode in the backseat with Tama and Malachi -
(Ichiban Restaurant)
"Thank you again Kagome." Katsu thanked her cheerfully as Sota held a small bag of ice to the back of his head.
"No problem Katsu-kun. You should be more like your friend Sota." She said flatly.
"I think not, besides he's only kissing ass just because he has a school- boy crush on ya." He said matter-of-factly.
"Shut up dude!" His friend whispered holding one solitary finger to his lips as Sota ignored him.
"C'mon dude, let's go before she decides to hit me again. Y'know I should report you to your manager for abusing customers." He placed more than what was due for the payment onto the counter before he left. Katsu gave a weak wave and paid before he scurried after his leader.
"Bye little brother," she said in annoyance as both boys left venturing back out into the cold. I hope they get home fine, Kagome thought as she began to clean up the small mess they left behind. She blinked at the nice tip her pain of a brother left her. What a complex he has and he isn't even sixteen yet. Thanks though Sota, she thought with a small smile -
Meanwhile both boys walked down the cold streets not uttering anything as they walked along the hollow streets. "Hey Katsu do me a favor."
"Yeah?"
"Take this money and get on the bus to go home." He took his friend's hand into his and slapped the money into the palm. "Go now, alright?!" The Matsuji boy gave him a weird look. Katsu was about to ask why when Sota narrowed his gaze at him. "Don't do what I do, just do as I say." He paused in thought. "I need to clear my head and I can't do it with you next to me, dude." He lied convincingly.
"Whatever dude, if you need time ya got it. I'll see ya tomorrow." They did their secret handshake and Katsu was gone leaving Sota alone, now as he looked over his shoulders as his sixth sense went into overdrive since Katsu was now safe.
The dark haired boy straighten his back not moving for a while as he took off in a dead run -
He looked over his shoulder as he saw a shadow pass overhead. The Higurashi took a sharp turn down an alleyway trying to lose the shadow, but to no avail as he saw the body running and hopping on the short buildings' roof tops above. "Shit," the boy thought urgently as he unexpectedly bounced off a brick wall. He fell back shaking the stars from his head.
Slowly he stood and began to back up as a shadowed figure's glowing gold eyes looked at him in a hungry way. "A demon," he gasped as he started to back up. Sota turned and ran, but the predatory wasn't going to let its prey escape so easily. So the demon took a mighty leap into the air as it pulled it's claws back readying itself for the first kill of the night -
A yelping cry bounced off of the brick walls as a spray of crimson rain gleamed from the moon above as the lonely winds carried it -
Sota staggered as a huge claw marks graced his back. He turned slowly to look at his stalker as he fell back onto his butt. He scooted backwards with his feet and elbows as the moon shined down on the two. The boy's eyes widen as he looked up at the now revealed demon. "Inu Yasha," he gasped.
"No," it answered in a deep craggy voice. The black haired boy was taken- aback, but recovered quickly.
Right then Sota shot up to his feet and began to run again, only this time he stop short when he almost ran into the demon that seemed to phase in front of him. The male demon raised its claws as he brought them down that looked like a blur of golden light to the young boy. The priest in training held his arms up feebly as they came down ripping his forearm up to bloody pieces as he was sent flying back with the force -
My arm feels numb from that last strike and I feel so dizzy, the boy thought as he shook the stars from his vision -
Now the demon sprung in the air as it came down to finish the job. "Bloody death strike burn!" He roared as he sailed down at the Higurashi as light emanating from his claws as the illumination went flying towards Sota. He watched with wide eyes, as the golden light grew closer -
This had better work gramps; with his good arm he took a fistful of loose soil on the ground and tossed it towards the spiritual energy attack. "Earth's protection ward!" As the dirt hit the light as it formed a temporary barrier as the yellow energy bounced back and went sailing back at his assailant. The demon dodged in mid-air looking up pensively as he watched his most powerful attack dissipate in the distance.
"I'm impressed boy, that fuels my hunger to kill you even more. If you keep that up with more of these little tactics, I'm might 'really' enjoy myself tonight -." The white haired demon chuckled, as it landed on the ground gracefully effortless.
"Great," he breathed sarcastically as his gaze narrowed momentarily. Kagome's little brother stood up slowly now as his bangs fell into one of his eyes. Damn, I don't remember anything else except that move and I don't think this demon is dumb enough to fall for the same maneuver twice. I'm screwed, he thought before his adversary disappeared before him.
"Where am I boy -? I could be anywhere -? Too bad your human eyes can't see me -. This echo does suck for you -," the voice mocked as it reverberated off of the brick walls of the wide dead-end alleyway. Sota turned around constantly, but faltered as he almost blacked out from blood loss. He spied a quick glance at his arm as it dripped a small river of blood and his back felt scorched. "Mmm, you smell good human -."
As Sota's back was turned towards the demon he sprung from the shadows at the unsuspecting teenager, but the boy did turn around to see claws aimed to sink into his flesh. Sota was a deer caught in the headlights as he watched everything in slow motion with unblinking fearful eyes.
I can't die like this, he thought dreadfully -
Suddenly a foot caught the demon by surprise in the temple as he went flying off to the side and not at the school-boy. The white haired demon's body collided with the ground as the new person landed nimbly on his feet. "You alright, kid?" The new comer asked as he turned around looking at Sota with teal colored eyes -
Hey it's Kira's dad, the boy thought as he felt relief wash over him. "I could be better and besides it's past my bedtime."
The demon got up with glowing golden eyes as it wiped blood from its mouth. "Damn you Shippo! It seems the boy will live for the time being, but know this I will find him and devour him as I see fit." With that the demon sprung into the air with a mighty leap leaving the two alone.
His name is Shippo, good. Sota thought as he cradled his arm tenderly. Kira's father turned around looking at the Higurashi boy.
"Damn I was expecting a fight, seems like dog-boy is a sore loser. Sota you've lost a lot of blood and -," He never got to finish his sentence as the boy fainted away, but of course the Kitsune caught him before his bleeding back could touch the dirty ground. He hoisted the limp body over his shoulder as began to leave the alleyway.
Kira ran in looking at his father. "Where is he?!" Higurashi, Kira thought, as he smelled the boy's scent mingled with blood.
"I don't keep a leash on him and besides he left two minutes ago heading west. Should I inform his father of the situation?" He asked as Makalani shown up right then.
"No that's alright Shippo-dono, but if we have problems we will contact you. What happened to that person, was he attacked by Seki?"
"Yes, but I'll take care of this human. You two and the others track down Sekijuro before his father finds out or else all hell will break loose -." Shippo instructed gravely.
"Yes sir," both boys answered as they scrambled away.
"What a mess that Sekijuro gets himself into and you too Higurashi, Sota." With that the fox-demon disappeared with his precious human cargo while the chilling winds howled forlornly -
(End of Chapter Three)
Kyoji K. here!
Now people know who Kira's dad is! Shippo! ^_^
Questions, and more Questions:
What's Sesshomaru up to now a days? Who's Hisoka? Why is Seki's dad so scary sounding? How will Hojo & Kagome's date go? Will Makalani and company get the bloodthirsty, Seki? What going to happened to Sota? Will Kira stop being Jealous? Why are the Kids calling Shippo, Shippo-dono? These questions might be answered in the next chapter (or not). Who knows? Stay tuned and until next chapter -
Lay
Part One of Two
Kagome swept the small diner she worked at, as it was currently empty as always during the late hours of the night, but as she did the mindless task her mind wondered off to the current events of the day -
Things were moving fast with Sekijuro and me, she thought. They should be or else some other people like Kikyo for example might steal him away, as demonstrated with Inu Yasha. One part of her responded, as she debated with the negative outlook. That's not true and it's unfair to think that of Kikyo or that other girl stole them from me. Besides they both obviously got there first, she concluded reluctantly.
A small clanking of beat-up ball bells sounded as a customer came in to the desolate diner. Kagome scurried behind the register and placing the broom off to her side as she smiled brightly at the man. "Welcome to Ichiban, my name is Kagome what can I get for you?" She said and smiled merrily as she looked at the man's face. She gasped. "Oh hey Hojo!" She smiled brightly at the man before he sat down a ways away from her cash register.
"I thought you might be working tonight, so I decided I'd drop by and keep you company for a bit. I know how boring this place can be." Hojo said as he rested his cheek on his palm.
"I'm embarrassed you had to see me wearing this." She mention as he looked at the tight and short fitting uniformed waitress outfit. The color of the jump-suite dress was tan with white trim. "I hate when people I know see me in this degrading get-up."
Sanzo, Hojo waved her off with a small smile. "I think you are the best looking waitress here, don't worry about the way it looks. I mean it could be worse," he shrugged and she nodded her head in agreement. She leaned on the counter with her elbows looking at him as he brought his other hand under his chin looking at her. "I came here for a reason though Kagome," she took out a pad and pencil.
"Uh-huh, what would you like?" She asked expectantly as he shook his head no.
"I'm not ordering. I came to ask you -, would you like to go on a date with me this coming weekend?" He asked as the pad slipped from her hands and onto the maroon tile counter tops. "Here." He handed the small handheld notebook to her as she grasped it blindly.
"Umm," she answered intelligently before she blinked out of her shock. She thought of the girl who kissed Sekijuro's cheek and she narrowed her eyes as she gripped her pencil tightly as it snapped. I'm not that old, and besides Seki is a year younger than me so it would only make sense that I would go with a slightly older man like Hojo. "Yes this weekend is fine for me. What day will it be Hojo?" She sounded almost automatic.
A small goofy smile covered his face as he blushed. "Is Saturday alright?" He asked hopefully as she nodded her head. "Alright it's a date. Umm, I'll be by at 8:00 o'clock sharp."
"Sounds good to me."
"That's excellent, but I have to leave now since I have a test tomorrow in biochemistry." He got off of the stationary stool.
"Wait, before you go take this." Kagome bent down behind the counter and popped up seconds later holding a to-go cup for him. "It's your favorite tea, green. Freshly made and on the house, of course." He smiled taking the cup and wishing her good bye.
"I'll see you this Saturday." He disappeared out the door -
Once he was outside he hooted happily into the cool night as leaves rustled past in the whirling winds. "I have a date with the most beautiful girl, don't you think that's great Ja. I do, she's so wonderful and smart since she doesn't get deathly sick anymore, like she used too in middle school I think it's safe to take her out and date her. Are you happy for me Ja?" He asked as no one was around as he walked along the vacated streets.
"Oh-yeah I forgot you don't talk back unless if it's dire, but it's nice knowing you will always listen to my ramblings. I think that's why you are my closest friend. Well I'll see you later all right, Ja. You don't have to see me to my apartment." The plucky man walked with a slight bounce in his stroll as a man stood high up in the trees watching the younger man turning down one street. He crouched before he took an effortless leap landing on a building's roof top as he kept an eye on Hojo. 'Ja' shook his head slowly as he saw the happy man enter his apartment building -
"How foolish humans are, as they carelessly give their hearts away only to be ultimately crushed in the end." The monotone voice breathed. He brushed his whitish-silver bangs from his face with claws as the bangs draped over the scarred and closed up eye. One golden eye shined brilliantly in the full moon of the night. He felt a presence step behind him, as he looked up at the haunting orb hanging in the sky. "Yes," he asked being disturbed by his servant's presence as Hojo turned on the lights in his apartment.
"You are needed. The Prism conglomerate has considered your proposal, President Sesshomaru." The teenage boy informed with a slight bow.
"Good I've been waiting for that fool of a CEO to obtain my generous proposal. If he hadn't accepted soon I was going to buy him out of his profits." He said calmly as he blinked his one good eye slowly as he turned on his heel, as he readjusted his suite.
"If I may be so bold Sesshomaru-dono?" He paused, as his master said nothing. "Why do you watch over that human boy?" He asked as he bowed again but lower to the taller man.
"As always Hisoka you overstep your boundaries." No emotion dripped from his voice as he chastised his subordinate.
"Sorry lord Sesshomaru." He bowed as his master began to walk in front of him.
It's a promise I made, he thought as his associate and him vanished with the blowing of the airstreams.
(Kazuo twin's house)
Tama sat in a bedroom as she held a sleeping Sekijuro in her arms as he slept peacefully. She smoothed his now white hair with silver streaks in it and rubbed the ears that now protruded from the top of his head lovingly as he slumbered. His ears would twitch towards different directions picking up the sounds going on outside of the room he was held in.
Kazuo, Tama was a mess at the moment as her school uniform was ripped in places and some blood shown on her as she diligently coaxed the satiated quarter-demon. She bent down nuzzling her face against his soft and fluffy new hair. "You're a lovable pain-in-the-ass, Seki." She whispered tenderly into his stout ears as they turned in her direction.
Makalani opened the door peering in. "Is he still heavily sedated with the tranquilizers?" She took his pulse into her fingers pinching his wrist.
"Yes." She answered.
"You need to clean up your wounds, he'll be fine while you wash up and besides I told dad you were crashing here tonight. Malachi took Karuna home because her dad doesn't want her to be around Kira knowing how perverse he can be." Tama chuckled quietly as Makalani smiled.
"Well you have to consider who his father is, like father like son. So where is Romeo at anyway?"
"He went with Malachi and Karuna to make sure Chi didn't try anything on her." He sighed as he leaned in the doorway.
"It makes sense though, Chi's a pervert and since Kira can be one from time to time he would have to protect her from a groping lecher such as our brother. Besides Kira always been an overbearing prick when it came to things that were 'his', that's why it's so hard for Karuna to have guy friends. Oh-well, she knows how to set him straight if needed be." She sighed.
"Okay you go clean up while the drugs are keeping him out cold. I don't think he'll move unless we drag him and besides you can cuddle with him later. Remember you took a couple of knocks from him like the rest of us. Besides I can't let mom and dad see you all banged-up they'd have a conniption." He watched as his sister stood up hoisting the prone body over her shoulder like he was nothing as she walked over to the bed and laid him down on it gently.
"You be a good boy and I'll be back in a bit." She patted his head and walked towards the door. Once the door closed -
Sekijuro's eyes shot open as he shook his head. Next he squeezed his arm where the shot had pierced his skin pressing the rest of the drugs from his arm like before. He then looked around with a dark look marring his face; he sneered as he removed himself from the bed. He crawled on all fours as he made his way to the window, as he looked transfixed his golden eyes landed on the moon. He clawed mindlessly at the glass before he gave a throaty growl. He began to walk backwards baring his longer sharper fangs at the obstacle in his way.
He ran heedlessly and flung his arms above his head as he dove at the glass, breaking and flying threw it with minimal damage done to him. He curled into a ball as he hit the ground and rolled before he stood up with cuts gracing his forearms and blood running down. He opened his hands to full capacity as he clenched them quickly as his bones popped while his razor sharp claws bit into his palm. He growled before he uttered one single word. "Blood -,"
Fifteen minutes later Tama came sauntering into the room with her wounds address and her skin being scrubbed clean. "Sekijuro I'm back my sleepy puppy -. Seki -? Seki?! Seki!?!" She found broken glass on the floor as the cool wind howled and the moon shined in exposing his escape route. "Makalani he's gone!!! Call Malachi and the others we need to find him before he kills!!"
(Club 426)
Kira's father was inside club 426 sitting at the bar enjoying himself as he watched the thriving club and it's occupants with inhuman eyes. Though he looked no older than fourteen he was still admitted in since he was a regular, his ID, and bribery of cash.
He swallowed down the strong liquor from the shot glass in front of him as he took the cigarette into his lips and brought a lighter to the end of the cylinder. The end burned red-embers as he took a slow drawl from it. Hmm, maybe I should check up on that boy of mine.
From his pocket he produced a cell phone and pressed a button on the side of the phone. "Call Kira." He pressed the small phone to his ears as it sounded a dial tone before it began to ring instantly. He waited till he heard his son's dreary voice on the other end. "Hey where are you?"
"I'm on my way to drop off Karuna-chan with Malachi. Her dad wants her home right now."
"It seems the old goat doesn't still trust you around his young daughter, considering your age compared to hers and the fact you've already been around the block a considerable amount of times." Kira's father chuckled lightly while the pale boy on the other end frowned. He took a drag slowly.
"Yeah and," he snapped at the man. It then went quiet on his son's end as a background voice could be heard loudly but not clearly as Kira came back on. "Umm, I gonna have to talk to you later dad. Bye." He said hurriedly as the phone went dead.
"What is that brat up too?" The short man asked himself. He closed his cell and placed it back into his back pocket as he put his money down onto the counter. He placed the cigarette between his lips again. "See you later Maki." He called with the bobbing cylinder in his mouth and waved as he took his over-shirt pulling it on as it draped a little past his knees.
"See ya!" The bartender called.
Nobody in the club thought anything as the young teenage looking man left -
(Outside the movie theater)
"That movie was freakin' cool!" Katsu exclaimed as they walked out of the lobby of the theater.
"Uh-huh, I liked it so much I'm gonna have to own that on dvd later." Sachi breathed as he slipped his hands deep into his pockets. "Damn it looks like I gotta go home and beat curfew. I'll see you both tomorrow." He began walking the opposite way.
"Hey Sota are we still gonna go to the diner your sister works at?"
"Yeah, if you wanna." He said dismissively.
"Of course, besides your sister is hot." Sota stuck his tongue out as he cringed unpleasantly.
"Ewe, whatever dude. She's a beast and compared to that new chick Karuna she just seems even uglier." Katsu shrugged his shoulders as the two walked down the streets of Tokyo -
They arrived at Ichiban some twenty minutes later and walked in as they both took seats at the counter as Kagome turned around looking at both of them. "Hey Sota, hey Katsu -! You both know I can't help out freeloaders, right?"
Katsu and Sota both nodded their heads. "I would like some ice cream and cake if ya got any, sis." The Higurashi took his forehead into his hands as he looked at the maroon tile counter.
"And you Katsu-kun?"
"Just some hot chocolate." Kagome scurried around as she went about to fill their orders. "You alright man? You seem out of it."
"I just have this feeling, but I don't know what it is. I should stop dwelling on it y'know." He frowned slightly as he raked his fingers through his short, but shaggy cropped hair.
"Oh, well did you like the movie at all man? You haven't said a word about it." The Matsuji boy looked slightly concerned.
"It was great and the action kicked ass." He told him as he grinned. Right then Kagome came back with Katsu's order before she placed down Sota's cake and ice cream.
Kagome leaned on the counter as she looked at both boys resting her chin on her backhand. "So how was tonight," she asked with interest. Her brother answered numbly as she arched her brow at him. "What's wrong Sota, you said you were going to give me a hard time tonight. Are you sick?" She placed her hand on his forehead only to have it slapped away.
"I'm okay and besides you're ugly as always -."
(Makalani's Convertible)
"Damn I should have known something was up when he dropped that fast during the fight." Makalani cursed as he drove his car looking around for any white haired quarter-demons.
"Don't blame yourself, bro. It's not your fault it's Seki's since he's so damn sneaky when in this form." Tama said from the backseat.
"Thanks Tama. Do you smell anything yet, Kira?" He spied a glance to the boy next to him.
"Nope, it's kinda hard trying to find a distinction between a dog and a dog- demon scent. Besides my nose isn't as acute as theirs. Karuna-chan do you pick up anything yet?"
"No love, not yet." She said as she held her head up high as she sniffed the air while her long wavy white hair swirled around her as she rode in the backseat with Tama and Malachi -
(Ichiban Restaurant)
"Thank you again Kagome." Katsu thanked her cheerfully as Sota held a small bag of ice to the back of his head.
"No problem Katsu-kun. You should be more like your friend Sota." She said flatly.
"I think not, besides he's only kissing ass just because he has a school- boy crush on ya." He said matter-of-factly.
"Shut up dude!" His friend whispered holding one solitary finger to his lips as Sota ignored him.
"C'mon dude, let's go before she decides to hit me again. Y'know I should report you to your manager for abusing customers." He placed more than what was due for the payment onto the counter before he left. Katsu gave a weak wave and paid before he scurried after his leader.
"Bye little brother," she said in annoyance as both boys left venturing back out into the cold. I hope they get home fine, Kagome thought as she began to clean up the small mess they left behind. She blinked at the nice tip her pain of a brother left her. What a complex he has and he isn't even sixteen yet. Thanks though Sota, she thought with a small smile -
Meanwhile both boys walked down the cold streets not uttering anything as they walked along the hollow streets. "Hey Katsu do me a favor."
"Yeah?"
"Take this money and get on the bus to go home." He took his friend's hand into his and slapped the money into the palm. "Go now, alright?!" The Matsuji boy gave him a weird look. Katsu was about to ask why when Sota narrowed his gaze at him. "Don't do what I do, just do as I say." He paused in thought. "I need to clear my head and I can't do it with you next to me, dude." He lied convincingly.
"Whatever dude, if you need time ya got it. I'll see ya tomorrow." They did their secret handshake and Katsu was gone leaving Sota alone, now as he looked over his shoulders as his sixth sense went into overdrive since Katsu was now safe.
The dark haired boy straighten his back not moving for a while as he took off in a dead run -
He looked over his shoulder as he saw a shadow pass overhead. The Higurashi took a sharp turn down an alleyway trying to lose the shadow, but to no avail as he saw the body running and hopping on the short buildings' roof tops above. "Shit," the boy thought urgently as he unexpectedly bounced off a brick wall. He fell back shaking the stars from his head.
Slowly he stood and began to back up as a shadowed figure's glowing gold eyes looked at him in a hungry way. "A demon," he gasped as he started to back up. Sota turned and ran, but the predatory wasn't going to let its prey escape so easily. So the demon took a mighty leap into the air as it pulled it's claws back readying itself for the first kill of the night -
A yelping cry bounced off of the brick walls as a spray of crimson rain gleamed from the moon above as the lonely winds carried it -
Sota staggered as a huge claw marks graced his back. He turned slowly to look at his stalker as he fell back onto his butt. He scooted backwards with his feet and elbows as the moon shined down on the two. The boy's eyes widen as he looked up at the now revealed demon. "Inu Yasha," he gasped.
"No," it answered in a deep craggy voice. The black haired boy was taken- aback, but recovered quickly.
Right then Sota shot up to his feet and began to run again, only this time he stop short when he almost ran into the demon that seemed to phase in front of him. The male demon raised its claws as he brought them down that looked like a blur of golden light to the young boy. The priest in training held his arms up feebly as they came down ripping his forearm up to bloody pieces as he was sent flying back with the force -
My arm feels numb from that last strike and I feel so dizzy, the boy thought as he shook the stars from his vision -
Now the demon sprung in the air as it came down to finish the job. "Bloody death strike burn!" He roared as he sailed down at the Higurashi as light emanating from his claws as the illumination went flying towards Sota. He watched with wide eyes, as the golden light grew closer -
This had better work gramps; with his good arm he took a fistful of loose soil on the ground and tossed it towards the spiritual energy attack. "Earth's protection ward!" As the dirt hit the light as it formed a temporary barrier as the yellow energy bounced back and went sailing back at his assailant. The demon dodged in mid-air looking up pensively as he watched his most powerful attack dissipate in the distance.
"I'm impressed boy, that fuels my hunger to kill you even more. If you keep that up with more of these little tactics, I'm might 'really' enjoy myself tonight -." The white haired demon chuckled, as it landed on the ground gracefully effortless.
"Great," he breathed sarcastically as his gaze narrowed momentarily. Kagome's little brother stood up slowly now as his bangs fell into one of his eyes. Damn, I don't remember anything else except that move and I don't think this demon is dumb enough to fall for the same maneuver twice. I'm screwed, he thought before his adversary disappeared before him.
"Where am I boy -? I could be anywhere -? Too bad your human eyes can't see me -. This echo does suck for you -," the voice mocked as it reverberated off of the brick walls of the wide dead-end alleyway. Sota turned around constantly, but faltered as he almost blacked out from blood loss. He spied a quick glance at his arm as it dripped a small river of blood and his back felt scorched. "Mmm, you smell good human -."
As Sota's back was turned towards the demon he sprung from the shadows at the unsuspecting teenager, but the boy did turn around to see claws aimed to sink into his flesh. Sota was a deer caught in the headlights as he watched everything in slow motion with unblinking fearful eyes.
I can't die like this, he thought dreadfully -
Suddenly a foot caught the demon by surprise in the temple as he went flying off to the side and not at the school-boy. The white haired demon's body collided with the ground as the new person landed nimbly on his feet. "You alright, kid?" The new comer asked as he turned around looking at Sota with teal colored eyes -
Hey it's Kira's dad, the boy thought as he felt relief wash over him. "I could be better and besides it's past my bedtime."
The demon got up with glowing golden eyes as it wiped blood from its mouth. "Damn you Shippo! It seems the boy will live for the time being, but know this I will find him and devour him as I see fit." With that the demon sprung into the air with a mighty leap leaving the two alone.
His name is Shippo, good. Sota thought as he cradled his arm tenderly. Kira's father turned around looking at the Higurashi boy.
"Damn I was expecting a fight, seems like dog-boy is a sore loser. Sota you've lost a lot of blood and -," He never got to finish his sentence as the boy fainted away, but of course the Kitsune caught him before his bleeding back could touch the dirty ground. He hoisted the limp body over his shoulder as began to leave the alleyway.
Kira ran in looking at his father. "Where is he?!" Higurashi, Kira thought, as he smelled the boy's scent mingled with blood.
"I don't keep a leash on him and besides he left two minutes ago heading west. Should I inform his father of the situation?" He asked as Makalani shown up right then.
"No that's alright Shippo-dono, but if we have problems we will contact you. What happened to that person, was he attacked by Seki?"
"Yes, but I'll take care of this human. You two and the others track down Sekijuro before his father finds out or else all hell will break loose -." Shippo instructed gravely.
"Yes sir," both boys answered as they scrambled away.
"What a mess that Sekijuro gets himself into and you too Higurashi, Sota." With that the fox-demon disappeared with his precious human cargo while the chilling winds howled forlornly -
(End of Chapter Three)
Kyoji K. here!
Now people know who Kira's dad is! Shippo! ^_^
Questions, and more Questions:
What's Sesshomaru up to now a days? Who's Hisoka? Why is Seki's dad so scary sounding? How will Hojo & Kagome's date go? Will Makalani and company get the bloodthirsty, Seki? What going to happened to Sota? Will Kira stop being Jealous? Why are the Kids calling Shippo, Shippo-dono? These questions might be answered in the next chapter (or not). Who knows? Stay tuned and until next chapter -
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