Chapter 15
Had anyone seen the four walking down the corridors of Western Lands Inc. they would have been reminded of a movie. They walked in a line Leena and Kurama in the center, Cain on Leena's other side while Hiei walked beside Kurama. Pointing Leena indicated the conference room. Cain opened the door and was shocked at the site before him. He had expected his father and uncle to be there, in addition several Inu Youkai milled about, Kouga and Ayame with several members of their pack that hadn't been at the club. Kitsunes bowed as Kurama entered the room. A pair of hawk youkai stood in one corner. A crane youkai stood looking at some papers at the foot of the table. His mother and sister sat in a corner. Keiko hadn't been the same since the attack. The once fearless girl now refused to be alone. She had dropped out of college and moved out of the dorms. Leena walked to the table placing her fist on its surface one word left her lips. "Reiketsu."
Sesshomaru stared at his daughter. She had to be wrong, there was no way the neko would risk so much. "Are you certain?" The Northern Taiyoukai had met with him just the day before. Offering his condolences at the loss of his grandchildren. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed there was no way he would have known. There had been no announcement in the papers. No public statement issued. Only a brief mention on the news the night previous of two junior high students being shot. No mention of the school or the names.
Leena nodded, "He ordered the attack on Keiko, himself. As he did the murder of Souta, the attempted takeovers, the attacks on the inu youkai packs." Her voice became colder with each named attack until even Sesshomaru trembled at its chill, "and finally Kagome's miscarriage. He ordered every one of the attacks." She met the eye of every person around the table "And this is how we will attack him. Uncle Inu, Sir, Shippo and Kouga your numbered accounts in Switzerland transfer the funds into this account." She wrote a number four times and handed it to each. "That is my account, from that account I will purchase as much stock of North Winds Inc. as I can... It should be more than enough to give us controlling interest. Second, Kurama, Hiei, Cain and myself will make our way north, I have enough club contacts and bands that owe me favors that our 'band' can make its way to his fortress undetected. Does anyone know a date important to him? Or an individual?"
Silence reigned. The Inu Youkai present were surprised at the hanyou daughter of their lord spouting orders. The wolves and kitsunes present watched curiously. Finally one young inu spoke up. "His daughter. She attends Tokyo University. She lives in the dorms."
Leena walked to the young demon an evil grin spreading across her face. "Tell me more."
The young inu looked to Sesshomaru for approval. At his nod he spoke. "She's nice. She is his youngest child. Her major is business, she's looking for an apprenticeship now."
"Hmmm... she would never willingly step into Western Lands Inc.." Leena thought aloud.
"Leena, you can not use..." Kagome started.
Leena turned on her aunt. Her eyes a bizarre mixture of green, silver and red. "I will use any means necessary, Kagome. If I deem the girls death will serve the cause of this war; then she will die by my hands. Three days ago I put a bullet in each of my children's hearts to get the name of the one ordering these attacks. Reiketsu has directly attacked the Western Lands ruling house, which is in itself enough to declare war. But above that, he ordered the murders of my mate and my children. Through sheer determination and my grandsire's wisdom, my children still live. But know this Kagome, I will do what ever I must to destroy him. Neither you nor anyone in this room will stop me."
Kagome tried again, "Leena you can't just kill a ..."
"Aunt Kagome, one more word and I will have you removed. This is something ningens have never been involved with. Ningens have not the stomach for the carnage of Youkai war. You are here only because of Uncle Inu. Reiketsu has declared war on us. Shall we sit back and allow him to attack us mercilessly? Would you if his name was Naraku? The attack on Keiko, was a case of mistaken identity. I was the target. How long before he sends someone to murder Cain? What if he realizes that he got the wrong girl and sends someone after Keiko again?" Her eyes met and held each person in the rooms for a brief second before continuing. "At this point, I will continue the fight with or without anyone in this room."
Kurama stood and stepped to her side. "I am with you." Hiei stood moving to stand beside her. Cain followed. As did Kouga, and Ayame. Sesshomaru nodded his head showing his agreement. Finally all but two in the room remained committed Kagome and Inu Yasha.
Inu Yasha walked to Kagome and took her hands in his. "Kagome, you demanded vengeance for Keiko's attack. I'm not sure if you realized the extent that vengeance would take. The man who raped our daughter is dead. Killed by Cain. Reiketsu almost cost us each other. I told you fifteen years ago, that I would never again deny my demon half. I'm sorry but I side with Leena on this. If the girl needs die, she dies." He turned not looking at his mate of twenty two years and moved to the table to take his place at Sesshomaru's left hand.
Kagome looked at her family. Even Keiko had joined them holding her father's hand. Bowing her head, Kagome nodded. "I stand with my family." she whispered.
Nodding Leena brought the groups attention back to the matter at hand. "So since the girl will not enter Western Lands Inc., how are we going to get her here?"
A voice spoke from the door, "Easy, I offer her an apprenticeship at my offices." All eyes turned and smiled at the last member of the alliance.