Chapter 11
Leena paced the floor of the small flat, three steps turn, three steps turn, back and forth. Luckily the floor was wood or she would have a hole in the carpet now. She knew she was being watched, she could feel the presence of at least two. Still she had to find a way to save her children and yet fulfill the contract so she could get to the boss. Finally it hit her. Tensaiga. But how to let Sir know. More pacing and finally the answer, something that would never connect them. The Taiyoukai of the East, she nor Sir had ever met him. If she could get a message to the kitsune lord, he could take it to her sire. But how was she going to get in touch with the kitsune. She'd never met him. Back and forth her feet carried for a few more minutes before the answer came to her. There was only one possibility. Koga. Grabbing her jacket and her Akisame Ka wallet she checked the full length mirror to be sure the illusion was holding. Stepping out into the night she headed towards Koga's club, The Wolves Den.
The club was packed as usual, it had been hard to get in but one flash of her silver eyes and the doorman had let her in. She made her way down to the dance floor. Like her Koga had fallen in love with rock and liked to dance. One of the reason he'd opened the club. He was dancing with his oldest daughter when she saw him. Grinning she walked onto the dance floor and joined the two of them. "We need to talk."
"Sorry miss, don't know you, and my wife is watching." He indicated with his chin Ayame.
"Fine, I'm sure she'd love to know how you got those scars on your back." She turned and started towards Ayame. His hand on her shoulder stopped her.
"Fine, Leena. We'll talk." He led her into his office, wondering how he was going to explain this to Ayame, but better trying that than letting her find out exactly how he got those scars. Shutting the door he turned to her. "What do you need?"
"I just need to meet with someone and you're the perfect one to set it up." At his puzzled expression she sighed and continued. "You know what I am right?"
"Yea, one damn annoying mesuinu."
"Koga." she warned.
"Yea, an assassin, high dollar too if the rumors I've heard are true."
"Very high dollar. Matter of fact this new contract is going to net me a cool quarter of a bill. US. Only one small problem."
"What?"
"The target's are my kids." She watched the realization sink in. "I need to get a message to my sire. But I'm being followed, and it's best I don't ditch them." She took the time to explain everything. Giving the wolf demon an abbreviated version starting with Kagome's miscarriage up to the attack on Keiko and the hunt. "Can you set up a meeting with the Taiyoukai of the East? He can get the message to Sir."
Koga was shocked and angered. He had long ago accepted that Kagome had chosen Inu Yasha and not him. Still his desire to protect her from any harm was strong. That she had been the direct victim of one attack and her child the attack of one enraged him. "Yes, Leena. I'll set up the meeting. Sit tight a minute I'll be right back." He exited his office and motioned for Ginta and Hakkau. "Ginta, find the kitsune lord of the east I must speak with him immediately. Hakkau, send Ayame to my office." Turning he reentered. "Leena, I'm having Ayame join us, you won't..."
"Koga, I haven't in all this time and never will. I just needed a way to let you know who I was." She watched as he visibly relaxed. "Beside I had to get back at you for all those Inu-Koros." They shared a soft laugh.
Soon enough Ayame joined them. Her raised eyebrows the only evidence of her rising temper at finding her mate laughing with another female. "You sent for me, husband?" She said icily staring at the red headed woman before her.
"Oh God Ayame, what the hell would I want with this wimpy wolf?"
Ayame's eyes widened as she realized the identity of the woman. "Leena?"
"Yep. Now Koga-kun why did you send for Ayame?" At that moment Ginta returned with the Kitsune.
"Good you won't have to go through that twice, just one more time. But before I forget, Yoko Kurama, Tai youkai of the Eastern Lands may I introduce Leena Higurashi the daughter of Sesshoumaru, Tai Youkai of the Western Lands. Why don't each of you show the other your true forms."
Leena was surprised to find herself looking at the mysterious redhead who she'd done the kata with at the bar. She watched as he shimmered and his hair lengthen to fall in silver waves down his back, fox ears formed on top of his head and his tail brushed the floor. Dropping her illusion she watched as his eyes widened in recognition.
"So you two have met before. Hmmm I would be interested to know when and where, but that can wait." Koga smirked at the two youngsters. "Leena why don't you tell everyone what you've told me but more detailed. Ginta bring us some tea and something to eat, we are going to be here a while."
"And that's everything." Leena finished several hours later. She looked around the room, her gaze stopping at the kitsune lord. "I would ask that you find away to inform my sire of what is about to happen. It is of vital importance that he is at the morgue in two weeks on Wednesday afternoon with Tensaiga." At the hissed intake of breath of those around her she continued. "I have no choice. I must fulfill this contract, so I can find the one ordering these attacks."
"Sound reasoning. I would be happy to take the message to your sire. I have a meeting scheduled with him in the morning. It is a good thing you were able to contact me tonight. Know that you have the support of the Eastern Lands on this hunt." He bowed resumed his illusion and left.
"You also have the Northern Mountain Wolf clans support as well." Ayame said, squeezing her mates arm. She knew now why he had wanted her here, as always he waited for her to agree before commiting the pack. "I will visit Kagome tomorrow as well." She looked at the woman before her, understanding the woman's torment. "If you need another woman to speak with, one who has children of her own, I would be honored."
"Thank you Lady Ayame. I must go I've been in here way too long." She recast the illusion and left.
If I were actually being accurate Leena's red head identity would be Ka Akisame. Just a little trivia the name means in Akisame = Autumn Rain Ka= Beautiful.