Ten'un

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A/N: Thank you to everyone who has reviewed so far!!! ::sniffles:: I've never felt so appreciated..or threatened ^_^;; anywhos! This chapter is mostly dedicated to my imouto-chan, Kagome ^_^ so onto the story!

Chapter 4: To live in a nightmare..

For nearly an hour after Inuyasha had left, Kagome wandered around the Skies mansion, lost deep in thought. -Why was everyone acting so weird? It's not normal for Smokey and Hunter to be unsociable..I can understand Inuyasha being slightly nervous but it was like he was terrified of something..- She sighed as she walked up the stairs. -I should talk to Smokey about what's going on. - With a nod to herself, Kagome walked down the second floor hall and stopped in front of Smokey's room, placing her hand on the doorknob nervously. She pushed the heavy wooden door open, glancing around the room. "Smokey?" Kagome walked into the bedroom, closing the door behind her and walking over to the couch where her friend was curled up against the arm, dead asleep, the wolf ears twitching to the soft piano music coming from the radio. Kagome kicked off her shoes and lay on the couch next to Smokey, cuddling against the wolf demon and falling asleep immediately. Smokey opened her eyes slowly and looked at Kagome. "I'm sorry.." She whispered softly as she wrapped her arms around her friend and pushed her way into Kagome's mind, altering her dreams.

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Kagome looked around, standing in a black void -Where am I??- Her family appeared, laying on the ground, bloodied and dead. Standing over them was Inuyasha, his hands covered in blood, her family's blood. "W.what's going on!?" Kagome stepped back from Inuyasha. "I can explain Kagome!" He took a step towards her. "You killed them?" Kagome felt tears in her eyes as she looked at Inuyasha. "No! I didn't kill them!! I'm not who you think I am!" She snorted. "Your right! Your not who I think you are!" She turned then stopped, seeing Smokey on her knees in front of her. "I'm sorry Kagome, I tried to warn you.." Kagome took another step towards her friend, "What are you talking about Smokey?" She stopped again, another figure appearing, a man with long silver hair and cold gold eyes stood next to Smokey, a gun pressed against the wolf demon's temple. Smokey looked up at Kagome sadly. "I tried and failed." Kagome shook her head. "You didn't fail at anything!" She looked back at Inuyasha and found him pulling a gun from his jacket. "You lied to me Inuyasha..you said I could trust you!" Kagome closed her eyes, fighting back tears. The loud sound of a gunshot jolted her awake.

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The girl woke, panting and crying. "It was only a nightmare.." Kagome looked over her shoulder at Smokey who had fallen back asleep. She smiled slightly and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. "Only a nightmare." Kagome repeated to herself, trying to shake the suspicion that maybe it was more than a simple dream. She sighed and closed her eyes, trying to cuddle closer against Smokey. Kagome slowly fell asleep again, this time a dreamless sleep.

In the morning when Kagome woke again, she found herself alone on the couch. "Smokey must already be working." She grinned then yawned, looking at the stuffed animal in her arms. "Slush?" Kagome smiled and hugged the plush husky to her chest, remembering when Smokey had given it to her. They had been much younger and Smokey had to go to Spain for a while, She had given the plush to Kagome before she left. Both girls had been crying like babies. Kagome chuckled and sat up, still holding Slush. -Maybe I should ask Smokey about that nightmare..- She frowned slightly as she stood and walked out of the room, hugging the plush tighter to her chest as she remembered the horrible dream. Kagome walked into Smokey's office and looked around the empty room. "That's odd.." -It's nearly 10 am on a Monday morning..She's always working at this time. - Kagome walked back into the hall and to the next door, standing in the doorway of Hunter's office, smiling at the frustrated looking demon. "Ne Hunter..have you seen Smokey?" He looked up and shook his head. "I think she had to go meet someone." Hunter smiled, he knew exactly where his sister was, but wasn't about to tell Kagome that Smokey had gone to the Kigai's'. Kagome sighed. "Oh well..thanks anyway" She walked back to Smokey's room and into the wolf demon's bathroom. "Since she's not here she won't mind if I use her shower."

Inuyasha sat in the bay window of his room, looking out at the front lawn when he saw a black Viper pull into the driveway. "Who the hell is that?" He pressed his nose to the glass, trying to see the driver. Smokey climbed out of the front seat of her car and glanced up at the house, it was smaller than her own, but not by much. She shoved her keys into her pocket and walked up to the front door, flashing a smile to the guard as he opened the door for her. Inuyasha jumped back from the window. "Holy shit!" He paced nervously around his room. -I thought she was bluffing when she said she'd talk to my brother!!!-

Smokey looked around the front hall, then sniffed the air and walked towards Sesshomaru's office, letting her nose lead her. She knocked lightly on the door. "We need to talk Kigai." Sesshomaru blinked surprised at the door and walked over, opening it slowly. "What the hells are you doing here Skies?" He looked at the wolf demon who only gave him a serious look back. "I told you we need to talk." She glanced into the office and back at him, indicating it was important. "It better be good.." He growled slightly at her and walked back to his desk. Smokey walked into the room, shutting the door behind her. "It's about your brother." She put her hands in her pockets, looking around the spacious office. -His tastes aren't to bad. Nice and airy. - Sesshomaru looked Smokey up and down; she looked good in the black dress pants and light jacket. "What about my brother?" He sat in his chair, still watching her. "Do you know where he was last night?" She looked him in the eyes, trying to find any trace of emotion. "I assume he was here." Sesshomaru raised a brow, wondering what she was getting at. Smokey shook her head. "No, he was at my house.. he's been flirting with my friend, the same friend who's family was killed...what are you trying to do Kigai? Finish the job?" Sesshomaru held a growl in his throat. "Her family was the job..As for what my brother is doing, I have no explanation. I take it the girl doesn't know who he really is." Smokey shook her head. "She doesn't know yet..I suggest you talk to your brother. I'm giving him one chance to tell her the truth." She narrowed her eyes at him. He smirked slightly. "I'll talk to Inuyasha, and I'm sure after he does what he has to, you won't want him around your friend anymore." Smokey nodded and drew her hands from her pockets, her keys in her fist. "I appreciate your cooperation Kigai." Sesshomaru smirked again as he stood. "Well I don't want to find my brother's body in a ditch, and since it seems you don't have much patience." He moved to in front of his desk, watching her still. Smokey gave a short laugh. "You remember that night at the Hot Spot? I'd apologize except it was my best night." She smirked playfully and opened the office door. "Please do talk to your brother, I'd really hate to have to tell Kagome myself." Sesshomaru shook his head. "goodbye Skies." "Call me Smokey. I don't like Skies." Smokey walked into the front hall and out the door to her car, chuckling lightly. -I'm surprised that went over that well..- Sesshomaru walked back to his desk and shook his head again. -I cannot believe my brother would get mixed up with them, although it could make it easier to get my revenge.- He slid into his chair and looked out the office window just in time to watch the Viper pull out onto the main road and speed out of sight. "Odd woman.."

Inuyasha stood in the doorway of his brother's office, looking at the older demon nervously. Sesshomaru looked back at his brother. "I'm sure you know Smokey Skies was here." Inuyasha nodded as his brother continued. "She informed me that you joined them at dinner last night and have become involved with her friend, who has no idea who you are." "I'm not involved with her!" Inuyasha blushed. Sesshomaru shrugged. "Involved or not, she has a right to know you're a Kigai. Smokey is giving you one chance, meet this girl in the park in an hour otherwise the Skies will tell her." "Thank you Sesshomaru!" Inuyasha ran from the office and outside, heading towards the park.

The front door of the Skies mansion opened and Smokey walked in, running her hand through her bangs with a loud sigh. "Where's Kagome?" The wolf demon questioned a guard. "Upstairs ma'am." Smokey nodded her thanks and walked up the stairs and into her own room. She stopped in the doorway, seeing Kagome sitting next to the window, Slush hugged tightly to her chest. "Hey Kagome.." Smokey walked over to her friend, kneeling next to the seat. Kagome looked at Smokey and grinned. "Heya..where were you?" Smokey smiled slightly. "Just taking care of some business..you don't look like you've done anything today, why don't you go for a walk in the park?" Kagome sat up and smiled. "That's a good idea!" She quickly hugged her friend around the neck and ran into her own room. Smokey shook her head and stood, walking to the doorway and looking out. Hiame walked over to his daughter, placing a hand on her shoulder. "You did the right thing by giving the boy another chance." Smokey looked back at him. "I'm not giving him another chance padre..I'm only giving him a chance to tell Kagome." He shrugged and smiled. "Maybe you'll learn to like him my hija." "feh" Hiame chuckled and they both watched Kagome run out the front door. "Be careful Kagome.." Smokey looked back at her father and smiled.

Kagome ran all the way to the park, hoping to find Inuyasha and talk to him about last night. Her face lit up as she saw Inuyasha sitting on a bench. "Inuyasha!" She stopped next to him and smiled. Inuyasha stood and looked at Kagome sadly. "Kagome, there's something I need to tell you.." Kagome blinked and grinned. "What is it Inuyasha?" He inhaled deeply and glanced away. "I'm Kigai.."

(A/N: How was this chapter? Sorry it took so long! Just with school and work and ya know ^_^ hopefully I'll have the next chapter up sooner! I already have a title! ~Chapter 5: The Stench of Eternal Hate ~ Well until next time! Adios! )