Authors' Notes:  Okay, I will confess that I was heavily under the influence of Nyquil (the trademark of which I also don't own, unless you count purchasing the bottle) when I posted the epilogue.  (Stupid flu) After posting, I staggered off with that nagging feeling you get when you know you've forgotten something…if you could only remember what it was…

I can't believe I forgot to tell you what happened to Ryukossei!  *smacks head*  After wondering if anyone would even notice (duh, all of you noticed), I decided I couldn't just let it slide.  And since ff.net doesn't want author notes posted as chapters, I decided to take care of this matter by offering you a preview of the sequel.  *sigh* Yes, there is a sequel.  Sophie-chan talked me into it; so all the credit (blame) can go to her.

Ryukossei actually survived being stabbed by Inu-Yasha, but he remained in the hospital for several weeks following complications from being given the wrong blood type during a transfusion.  Sadly, he made a full recovery - only to be killed during a routine examination by Dr. Tofu.  Apparently Nurse Kasumi walked in and Dr. Tofu's glasses fogged over…

And now the intro to Naraku's Angels II:  Fools Throttled  - Coming soon to a fanfic near you!

Disclaimer:  I do not own any of the characters named in this story, they are the property of Rumiko Takahashi (Inu-Yusha) and Nobuhiro Watsuki (Rurouni Kenshin).  I merely abuse them for purposes of entertainment.

Chapter One

Three Girls?

Once upon a time there were three different little girls.....who grew up to be three very different women....with three things in common...they're bright...they're beautiful....and they work for me...my name is Naraku.

Bwahaha!  He wishes he still ran this agency.  Let's get something straight.  I run the place now, not that jackass.  Naraku is currently involved with…shall we say, other projects.  And he'll be busy for a long, long time…like the rest of his miserable life.  The Angels work for me…my name is Kagura.

Of course, operating a detective agency isn't all fun and games.  It's hard to find good help.  Ever since Kagome went to work for Inu-Yasha and Sango decided she didn't want to stay in Hawaii, I've had an ongoing struggle trying to hire some decent detectives.  Damn, am I that difficult to please?  All I ask is that the person applying for the job be brilliant, sexy, and able to use some type of lethal weapon.  Oh, and the applicant must be female.  I mean, whoever heard of one of the Angels being a man?

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"Sir Ken, are you still looking for employment?"

"That I am, Miss Megumi.  Do you know of one who would hire this wandering fellow?" Himura Kenshin asked his friend.

Dr. Megumi hesitated.  "Well, I happen to know someone who's hiring right now, and you'd be perfect for this kind of work.  I can get you an interview if you like."

"That would be a good thing indeed, Miss Megumi.  This humble servant would appreciate it most greatly," Kenshin told her.  "To be lacking gainful employment for such a long period of time is disappointing."

"There's something we need to discuss first," Dr. Megumi continued.  "Tell me, Sir Ken, are you…comfortable…with your sexuality?  I mean," she added as Kenshin's eyes widened, "would it cause you too much distress if you had to dress a little differently in order to get the job?"

"And how would one dress in order to obtain this position, Miss Megumi?" Kenshin asked with concern.

"Um, you'd have to show up at the interview wearing this."  Dr. Megumi held up a dark blue mini-skirt.

"Oro?"