WELL, YOU GUYS ARE ALL MATH WHIZZES! ANYWAY, I'M SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG, BUT MY COMPUTER WAS MESSED UP. (DAMN EVIL COMPUTERS!!!!!!) SO, HERE WE GO. ANYWAY, JUST FOR CLARIFICATION: NARAKU DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS KAGOME AND SESSHOU. BECAUSE THEY WERE KISSING, HE COULDN'T TELL WHO IT WAS, AND SO HE THOUGHT THAT KAGOME WASN'T UP THERE. HE WILL FIND OUT EVENTUALLY THOUGH. IN THIS CHAPTER, ONE OF MY FAVORITE MALE CHARACTERS IS INTRODUCED. IT'S NOT INUYASHA, BUT LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT HIM IN THE STORY AND, WELL, YOU WILL GET YOUR WISH. REVIEWER RESPONSES FIRST. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO REVIEWED.

Anne-twilight: Sorry Sessie seemed so cold. I didn't mean it to be that way. He was just confused and didn't know what else to do. So he resorted to habbit.... Being cold. Anyway,thanks so much for reviewing and I'm glad you like the fic!

Cassandra Sisenta or Krey-Zey: Thanks so much. I was trying to make it different from the usual. Anyway, here's a new chappie for you. And this is most definitely Sess/Kag, so I'm glad you like that pairing.

Velvet twilight: Thanks. I really appreciate you saying I was a good writer *blush*, and I'm glad you like the fic.

P.t: Thanks!

Lynnxlady: Yeah, she definitely landed herself in a bigger mess. But, it will all end happy, or mostly happy anyway. *smile* Well, sorry this took a while. I had computer problems.

Phlie: I'm so glad I made your day!!!!!! That makes me feel so loved. And Sessie does make such a dashing savior. *giggle* Anyway, I really hope you like the new chapter.

Shikome kido mi: Sorry about not telling you it was AU. Anyway, I think you are definitely a math whiz (and an English one at that), and I hope you like the new chappie. Anyway, Sessie definitely will come through for Kagome. Hope you like the new chapter!

Zel no miko: Thanks! I updated, so do you love me? He he he. Anyway, thanks for reviewing and I'm glad you're open to Fluffy/Kag. That's definitely the pairing, but do you want Inu in the story too? Let me know. Anyway, I love your stories, so I'm glad you like mine.

Akai Yuki: Thanks for reviewing. Glad you liked Fluffy's, well, Fluffiness. Anyway, I updated Meaning of Truth a little while ago. About Kagome and Naraku... It's complicated, and you won't really find out for a while, but Kagome is a sophomore(that hasn't been revealed in the story but it's not really important). Also, Naraku couldn't tell that was Kagome with Sesshou, he just thought it was some couple. He will find out eventually, though, and well, he he he, that'll certainly be interesting. Hope you like the new chappie.



CHAPTER 2

Sesshoumaru threw down his pencil in anger. He just couldn't concentrate on his schoolwork. That girl, Kagome, just refused to leave his mind. He was really starting to regret walking away from her. She hadn't been at school since the little two weeks ago. Whenever he closed his eyes, he saw her face. Whenver he picked up his pencil, he remembered the way she felt in his arms. Whenever he took a drink of his mineral water, he remembered the way her lips felt against his.

But her eyes... They were what really haunted him. He should really just forget about her. She was, after all, just another girl.

However, since he knew that wasn't true, and he couldn't forget about her, he might as well do something about it. He walked out of his room and down the hall of his father's mansion. (Yeah, they're rich)

He knocked on the door. Just a moment, came a slightly muffled but distinctly male voice.

It's just me. No need to hide what you're doing.

Sesshoumaru heard a light laugh. Come on in, Sessie.

Sesshoumaru opened the door to reveal a rather unusual room. It had bookshelves, a bed, slightly nerdy posters, a dressor... And a group of computers that rivaled the United States Pentagon in technology.

What are you up to? Sesshoumaru asked with an amused smile.

Oh, I'm just exploring the American FBI database, the monk said. Well, he wasn't really a monk anymore. He had joined the monastry when he was ten and left four years later to follow his true talent, computers. He had been hired by Inutashio (Ya know, Sessie and Inuyasha's father) for his brilliant skills that same year. He had been living at Inutashio's mansion ever since. Where his parents were no one knew.

However, it was quite obvious that Miroku was among the top five hackers in the world. What's going on with you, Sessie? Miroku's hands were still flying across the keyboard.

Sesshoumaru grinned. Miroku was the only person in the world who Sesshoumaru allowed to call him by a nickname of any kind. He was also one of the few young people (Miroku would be a junior in high school, if he bothered going, but since he already knew everything they could teach him... Not to say that Sessie didn't know it all, but his parents would never let him skip high school) whom Sesshoumaru actually respected. The monk was brilliant.

Actually, Miroku, I came to ask you a favor.

Well, I knew that. An ACCESS ALLOWED message popped up on the screen, and Miroku turned around in his chair, revealing his sparkling brown eyes. What can I do for you?

Well, I want you to find out about someone for me.

A girl? Miroku said hopefully.

Sesshoumaru scoffed. Is that all you think about? Anyway, it is a girl.

Oh goodie, Miroku said.

Kagome. Last name unknown.

Miroku said. But asking me to find someone who doesn't even have a last name. That's a lot of work.

Sesshoumaru laughed. I know its nothing for you. Besides, I have some other information. She goes to my school. Possible connection to someone named Naraku. Past-the-shoulder black hair with deep brown (or blue or whatever) eyes. Perfect figure.

Miroku grinned. Grade level?

I don't know. Sophomore or Junior, perhaps.

Miroku gave him an incredulous look. Thanks for narrowing that down for me. Anyway, I'll see what I can do for you.

Thanks, Miroku. I appreciate it.



***

Sesshoumaru looked up from the book he was reading when someone knocked on the door. Come in, he said.

Miroku walked in, wearing a bemused expression. You sure picked an interesting one.

What do you mean?

Well, her name is Kagome Higurashi. Her listed address is 1037 Hogans Street. It's an old shrine. However, she doesn't seem to live there.

Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes. What do you mean?

Well. Have you ever heard of the Spider Lord?

Of course. Everyone has, Sesshoumaru said. He's the Lord of the night. Rich, dark, lives in a borderline-fantasy world of nightclubs and gambling. Does whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Has never been arrested...

Very good, but what you don't know is that the Spider Lord has complete immunity from the police and the FBI because of his father's connections. He is also the inheretor of a gigantic corporation, Gumonoi Software (If anyone can figure out where I came up with that name from, I'd be very impressed).

Sesshoumaru was silent for a moment. What does all this have to do with anything?

What you really don't know is that the Spider Lord is a high school student.



His real name is Naraku.

Sesshoumaru did not respond. He was taking it all in. In a few moments, he could speak again. What exactly is his relationship with Kagome?

That's where the facts get blurry. It appears that she lives at his mansion, but I can't really determine if she's employed by him, or if they are involved or what. There's evidence of both. In any event, she's apparently very important to him.

Sesshoumaru was silent.

She doesn't seem to have a choice in the matter, either, Miroku continued. Her past is cloudy. The listed address is for a shrine looked after by a single young miko. However, I could find nothing on the miko. All records state that Kagome's entire family is dead.

Sesshoumaru finally felt that he understood a part of the girl's sorrow.

In any event, Miroku said, his frown flipping to reveal his usual smile. If one wanted to find Naraku on a Saturday night... Like, say, tonight. Well, they would go to Naraku's club downtown: the Miamsa. (errr... spelling?)

Are you suggesting... Sesshoumaru began.

I'm not suggesting anything, Miroku said. But are you?

***

Remind me what we are doing, one more time?

Listen, Sessie, Miroku said with an exasperrated sigh. We are visiting the shrine that is Kagome's listed address. The nightclub doesn't open until later.

I'm still a little confused about why we're going to the nightclub. Kagome lives at the mansion.

So we should just knock on the door and say, Hey, we're Sessie and Miroku and we're here to take Kagome because Sessie's in love with her.'

I am NOT in love with her, you delusional fool, Sesshoumaru said, in a surprisingly cool voice.

Well, then why are we looking for her?

Sesshoumaru did not respond.

Anyway, I think she might be at the nightclub. But first, the shrine. We might be able to find out some information there.

When they reached the address, they realized that it was located in a desolate and alone spot. There was an old well house nearby and a slightly sprawling building. The silver Mercedes looked out of place, Sesshoumaru thought as he climbed out of it.

Well, this is an interesting place, Miroku said softly.

They approached the old door and knocked.

Go away, came a feminine voice that was oddly familiar to Sesshoumaru.

Miroku decided to take a stab in the dark. We're looking for Kagome.

The gasp that came from behind the door could not be concealed. In a moment, the door was flung open, and a girl in miko's robes was standing there, aiming a taunt bow at them. What do you know about Kagome?

Sesshoumaru could not move. The eyes, the hair, the face, they all shocked him so profoundly. For a moment, he thought he was staring at Kagome herself. Then, after a moment, he noticed differences. The hair was longer. The stature was taller. The eyes were slightly narrower. But still... The resemblence was frightening.


WELL, WHAT DID YOU THINK? CAN ANYONE GUESS WHO THIS NEW GIRL IS. I EXPECT YOU CAN, BUT ANYWAY. I'LL WORK ON THE NEW CHAPTER ASAP. DID YOU GUYS LIKE MIROKU? I LIKE HIM, VERY, VERY, MUCH, AND DON'T WORRY. HE'LL GET HIS ROMANCE. BUT I'M NOT QUITE SURE WITH WHO. I WAS GONNA MAKE IT MIROKU/SANGO (YEAH, SHE'LL BE IN THE STORY) BUT THEN ANOTHER IDEA POPPED INTO MY HEAD. I'LL INTRODUCE IT NEXT CHAPPIE. REMEMBER YOUR MATH! I LOVE YOU ALL.