Title: A Second Life
By: Rin6
Rin: I am coming out with a new story guys! Yes I know stupid and pathetic of me. It's going to be really good if people will only give it a chance! Please!!! Anyways here is part two of fire!
Yasha: Rin is very stupid. (Sigh) oh well.
Rin: (Glares at Yasha) Shut-up! I didn't ask for your opinion!
Yasha: (Rolls her eyes) Whatever.
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Chapter 4: Fire Part Two
Kagome awoke to a blinding light. Shielding her eyes she blinked a few times letting her eyes adjust to the bright morning sun streaming through her window. For a split second Kagome felt free and like she was in a dream. Then suddenly the thoughts of the last night hit her like a huge wave, causing her to crash back down to the horrors of reality. It couldn't be true, she wouldn't believe it, and they were playing some joke on her. Her mother couldn't be dead; no she couldn't have lost everything she owned in one terrible night. Kagome couldn't, she wouldn't but most of all she did not want to believe it.
Tears threatened once again at the corners of Kagomes eyes. Why? Why had she had to go? Souta had only been home for one day and then he loses everything, his mother! No he still had Kagome, and she still had him. Right now that's what they had to hold on to. Kagome couldn't and would not let her brother go.
As thoughts of her little brother ran threw her mind Kagome suddenly thought anxiously. Turning her head she looked around for him. There he was sleeping peacefully in a bed next to Kagome's. His tiny chest rising and falling gently with every breath you took. Kagome let out a breath she had been holding in her throat. He was safe and sleeping, dreaming in a world far away from the horrors of the day.
"Souta?" Kagome whispered gently, and though he didn't respond Kagome continued. "Souta I'm sorry...I don't know what to do...what to say to you..."
The tears continued to fall slowly down Kagomes cheek as she fell back down upon her pillow. Too much has happened in the past night. I feel like there is nothing left...I can't support both Souta and I, I can never be the mother he needs. Kagome pulled her knees up to her chest and cried.
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Sesshomaru walked down the blinding white hallways of the hospital. How much he hated these human waste houses. Too many smells colliding with his nose, the smells of the sick and dying, blood, medicine and sterile filled his sensitive nose.
Trying hard, Sesshomaru shifted through the many disgusting smells without drawing attention to himself. Quickly his nostrils pinpointed that sweet yet unmistakable lavender smell that belonged to Kagome.
Sesshomaru continued walking coming closer and closer to Kagome. Many humans passed by Sesshomaru, some crying their eyes out as doctors explained a death or serious injury, others laughing and smiling wide as they rejoiced in a recovery.
It's amazing the diversity that appears here. Sesshomaru found himself thinking.
Kagomes scent became stronger as Sesshomaru turned a corner. Stopping in front of a partially opened door he heard voices coming from where her scent was the strongest.
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"Miss?" A timid voice asked bringing Kagome out of her thoughts.
Picking her head up, Kagome wiped away the tears that flew freely from her eyes. But it didn't matter the tears had done their damage, leaving red marks down her cheeks, and her red, glassy eyes were a dead giveaway. Trying to smile Kagome replied, "Yes?"
The older woman walked in and to the side of Kagomes bed. "I am Ms. Karo, your nurse. I heard about the accident, and I am terribly sorry."
Kagomes fake smile faltered and the tears once again started in her eyes. Shaking her head Kagome asked, "Thank you for your sympathy; but how is my brother, Souta?"
The nurse looked over at the silent boy. "Asleep and well."
Kagome nodded feeling somewhat relieved that he would be okay. Leaning back once again she sighed and closed her eyes.
"Are you okay Miss Kagome?" The nurse asked shyly.
Kagome faintly smiled as she lay there with her eyes shut, "Yes I'll be fine, just a little tired that's all."
"Then you should sleep, I'll leave you if you wish." The nurse suggested.
Kagome laughed slightly and reopened her eyes, "No I feel fine physically it's just I'm a little in the mind that's all."
The nurse smiled and nodded understanding. "It's probably none of my business but do you have other family, you know that can take you in?"
Kagome looked away and out the window. She had never known her father or any family member on his side of the family. Right after Souta had been born he had disappeared. Kagome had only been around six at the time. Her mother had been an only child and her grandfather died a few years back. The only one who seemed to want to help was her new boss. He had suggested that they live in an apartment in the higher up parts of the city. He even offered to pay rent for the first few months until Kagome could get back on her feet and a few months of pay were under her.
"No, I have no other family except for my brother now." Kagome said not sure if she wanted to share what Sesshomaru was doing for her. Besides he was well known wasn't it? It would only cause a lot of publicity that Kagome did not want for her or her brother.
"Oh I'm so sorry, but who are you going to stay with?" Ms. Karo continued but suddenly gasped. "Oh I didn't mean it for come out like that. If you are uncomfortable with me then I'll leave. I'm so sorry again!"
Kagome smiled quietly at the woman's actions. "That's okay, I do not mind your questions. In fact they're helping me think and sort out my problems as well."
"Oh well then okay, I am still sorry though." Ms. Karo bowed.
"I do have somewhere to stay though. Both my brother and I." Kagome said smiling a little at the thought of what a generous gift Sesshomaru was giving to them.
"Well then that's great to hear. I would forever feel terrible if you did not." The woman said sending a smile of relief towards Kagome, "May I ask if this person you are staying with is a friend or perhaps a boyfriend?"
Kagome laughed a bit sending a soft smile to Ms. Karo. "No, no he is a friend. He was generous enough to let us stay at an apartment down the hall from him. He offered to help us in anyway until we got back on our feet. He is a very kind man in my eyes right now."
Ms. Karo smiled and continued with her duties as Kagome leaned once more back and stared out at the birds flying outside her window. A gentle smile graced Kagomes face a true one since she had awoken.
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Sesshomaru stood outside the door listening carefully to what was being said. A nurse he knew was in there conversing with Kagome. Her sweet and pleasant voice drifted lovely into his ears causing him to strangely relax.
He heard the nurse asking personal questions but Kagome didn't seem to care since she answered full-hearted.
"Well then that's great to hear. I would forever feel terrible if you did not." He heard the nurse say a sound of relief washing over her. "May I ask if this person you are staying with is a friend or perhaps a boyfriend?"
A warm melody reached Sesshomarus ears, Kagomes engaging laugh mad Sesshomaru feel that strange feeling again deep down in his chest. He closed his eyes and forced it back down, but it brought a painful clench to his heart anyways.
. "No, no he is a friend. He was generous enough to let us stay at an apartment down the hall from him. He offered to help us in anyway until we got back on our feet. He is a very kind man in my eyes right now." Her even voice replied causing Sesshomaru to stop moving all together.
His eyes widened in somewhat of shock as Kagomes words hit bottom. She thinks I am a 'kind' person? That's it.
Sesshomaru grasped the handle and pushed the partially open door all the way open. His golden eyes scanned the scene quickly in front of him, the little boy asleep, the nurse in the bathroom and Kagome lying in a bed dreamily staring out the window.
Her head suddenly turned towards Sesshomaru and her eyes widened in shock. "Sesshomaru!"
The nurse hurried out of the bathroom and looked from Kagome to Sesshomaru, "Young man! You are not aloud in here unless given permission from the head nurse!"
Sesshomaru lightly smirked at the humans surprise, "I have every right to be here. I have something to talk to Kagome here about."
"That's still gives you no right you must have permission!" Ms. Karo argued.
"Do you honestly believe that I, Sesshomaru Taiyoukai, owner of Feudal International needs permission to be here? I told you that I have business to talk to Ms. Kagome here about." Sesshomaru said fiercely.
Ms. Karos eyes widened in shock even more. She quickly bowed and stuttered, "I-I am sorry Mr. Taiyoukai. I didn't know. I-I am truly sorry!"
Sesshomaru looked away and said coolly. "It is of no concern to m, now you can leave leaving Kagome and I alone."
Ms. Karo looked to Kagome who smiled and nodded in return. Then Ms. Karo bowed and nodded to Sesshomaru once more before leaving hurriedly out the door.
Sesshomaru closed the door behind her and looked to Kagome. She gazed up at him a faint smile gracing her lips. "Hello Sesshomaru, how are you?"
"How I am is no matter. The question is how are you?" Sesshomaru questioned coming to stand by her bed.
"I feel better body wise but my mind is still a mess. So much has happened I don't know what to do." Kagome explained the smile wavering on her face.
"I'm sure you will find your way and get over it." Sesshomaru coolly replied. Reaching into his jacket he pulled out a slim yellow folder. Handing it to her he said, "This is the information on your new apartment that I said I would bring."
Kagome took it and flipped through it slowly as Sesshomaru explained, "Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large kitchen, living room, dining room, and balcony. You will have every aspect of living you may want. Laundry room, dishwasher, four somewhat large closets, double sink, the works."
Kagome couldn't help but let her jaw drop at the pictures of all the rooms. They were so huge and elegant. They looked so expensive Kagome was afraid to know how much it would cost for one month of rent. Her eyes scanned the last page, which held the financial numbers.
$500! A month! Kagome thought her jaw dropping fully.
"But-But how Sesshomaru can I-I afford this rent?" Kagome stuttered looking from the paper to Sesshomaru.
"I told you Kagome that I would take care of the first few months and after that I'm sure you will be able to handle the rest." Sesshomaru said evenly.
"What? Oh I can? But how?" Kagome asked staring at him.
"I told you your paycheck is very high for being my assistant. There is no need to worry about your monthly rent." Sesshomaru explained.
Kagome nodded and looked once more at the paper. "What about furniture and other appliances?"
"All ready taken care of. I ordered furniture, beds, and dressers and other items. All you need to buy is little things like utensils, towels, and decorations. I am sure of course you and your brother both need new clothes. Correct?"
Kagome nodded totally forgetting about the fact that EVERYTHING they owned had been destroyed in the fire.
"Yes, that is why I have given you tomorrow off so you may go shopping." Sesshomaru said calmly.
Kagome stared up at him amazed, "Are you serious? You're kidding me right? What about work?"
"I think I can let you off for a few days so that you can adjusted."
Kagome smiled up at Sesshomaru, "Thank you! Sesshomaru you have no idea how you have helped my brother and I, I really do owe you though."
"No you do not. I have done everything on my accord. You owe me nothing." Sesshomaru said fighting that feeling, which painfully clenched at his heart.
Kagome nodded still stunned. "All I know what to say is thank you Sesshomaru...Arigatou Sesshomaru!"
Suddenly he found two arms latched tightly around his waist. Muffled cries came from the human woman girl that held him tightly. Sesshomaru stood stunned as thoughts of what she had done the night before entered his mind.
Slowly she loosened her hold and pulled away from Sesshomaru. "No need for thanks Kagome I already told you that."
Kagome nodded as tears streamed down her face. She quickly reached for a tissue and wiped them away. Deciding to change the subject Kagome asked, "Last night the police said something about the fire being involved with your business."
Sesshomaru nodded grimly as he remembered what the police had told him last night after he left Kagome.
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Sesshomaru found his way to a police official and trying to ignore the smell of smoke he asked, "Officer I was told to talk to you about this fire having to do with my company?"
The office frowned and nodded, "Yes Mr. Taiyoukai. We received an update from the fire department and crime scene investigators that this fire was no accident. It seems that there are gasoline residue spread all around the house. We're beginning to believe that this was no accident."
"So what does this have to do with my company?"
The office shifted uncomfortably on his feet, a sign of nervousness. "Well like I said this fire was no accident it was done on purpose. As that Ms. Kagome is your assistant and you are always receiving death threats. We have come to conclude that someone is trying to get to you by going through your employees."
Sesshomaru tried not to roll his eyes, in boredom. Of course he had received death threats but none ever tried to go through. Sesshomaru was a youkai, it was virtually impossible to kill him with out him tracking you down and killing you instead. There were youkais on the police force after all. Yes other youkais and hanyous had tried to kill Sesshomaru but none had ever succeeded for he still stood here.
"You are saying that someone is being stupid enough to try and kill my assistant?" Sesshomaru asked summarizing the officers long explanation.
He nodded, "Yes sir that's basically what I said."
"Thank you for informing me about this. I do believe that your men will watch this for me, correct?"
"Yes Mr. Taiyoukai, that is correct." The officer agreed.
"Good, I will make a suggestion though, I wish for Sergeant Kouga to be lead of this investigation." Sesshomaru added, turning away from the officer.
The officer stood stunned, "But sir Mr. Kouga is busy."
"He will make a exception for me, just tell him who it is and why. Then tell him to contact me." Sesshomaru started to walk away, signaling that he had ended the conversation.
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Kagome lay stunned after Sesshomaru finished his story. "The fire was on purpose?"
Sesshomaru nodded, as he waited for the humans reaction of tears and questions of why. But it never came. Instead Kagome turned her head away from Sesshomaru, tears formed in her eyes but they fell silently. She never cried and screamed, she didn't plead with him asking why had they done it.
"So my life along with Souta is possibly in danger? Is that what your saying?" She questioned.
Sesshomaru nodded, "Yes, I am sorry that you have to go through this. I will let you go if you don't think you can handle it."
"No! I need this job; I have nowhere else to go. I understand that my life is in danger but I'm staying." Kagome said her voice becoming stronger every moment. She turned her head so that her eyes locked with Sesshomarus.
Pain, anger, hate, love, and determination flashed across Kagome's sapphires eyes as they stared into blank, emotionless golden ones. Sesshomaru fought looking away, he couldn't stand to see so many emotions. They bore into his soul, reading, searching him.
"I will stay Sesshomaru, and I will help you find these men who killed my mother. I swear it!" Kagome pledged her fists balled tightly.
Sesshomaru shook his head, "No, I know these men are dangerous. They are not what you think they are."
"You know them? Then why haven't you done anything about it?" Kagome demanded.
"I have a small inclination to knowing who they are, I did not say I knew exactly." Sesshomaru coolly said.
"Then who do you have in mind? What do you mean they are not what I think they to be?" Kagome asked wiping the falling tears from her cheeks.
"That is none of your business."
"It was my mother Sesshomaru it is my business now." Kagome argued her eyes flashing.
Sesshomaru lowly growled, there was no way a lowly human would tell him what to do. Suppressing the urge to grab the female and teach her, her place he growled out. "If you must know they are a lot like me."
"You? You mean, cold, emotionless, strong, evil men?" Kagome asked smirking.
Sesshomaru growled louder, at the humans remark. His blood began to boil but taking a deep breath he calmed down somewhat. Lightly smirking Sesshomaru decided to scare the little human a tiny bit. "They are not human."
"So you're not human?" Kagome asked puzzled, her eyes shown confusion as they stared at Sesshomaru, "If not then what are you?"
"I would be youkai." Sesshomaru answered lazily.
Kagome nodded slowly and finally broke her eyes from Sesshomarus being. She looked down at her bed, letting her thoughts run wild. He's a youkai, that's surprising, I guess. I mean demons aren't too dangerous now a day. There are some high youkai officials in the White House even.
"So that would explain the attitude...." Kagome mumbled not realizing she had said those words until it was too late. Looking up quickly she was met by two fierce looking gold eyes. Teeth bared Sesshomaru stood over Kagome, his face no less then two inches from hers.
"Learn your place human. I will not take insults from you. I am being grateful enough to rent out an apartment for you and your dear little brother, until you can afford it on your own. I think I deserve some thanks." Sesshomaru snarled out lowly.
Kagome swallowed her eyes now shining with terror and fear. Nodding slowly Kagome squeaked out, "Thank you Sesshomaru for your kindness."
Smirking Sesshomaru pulled away and placed his cold mask back on. "Now the doctors said that you and your brother might be able to leave the hospital today or tomorrow. Your apartment will be ready when you decide to move in."
Kagome nodded mulling over her thoughts. "I will have to see. I need Souta to wake up first. He still doesn't know what's going on. And I would like it to stay that way. You know about the fire being on purpose, please."
Sesshomaru nodded, "Yes well call me when you have decided on what day. I will send a limo over for you."
Kagome nodded, "Thank you so much Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru nodded once again and turned to leave. Kagome watched him go. She really wanted to get settled and feel at home again. But of course it would never feel that way because of her mother being gone.
Sighing Kagome laid her head back against her pillow. The funeral would surely be in a few days, and Kagome wished to be in the apartment, settled and ready. It would take time to heal the wounds, but of course they would never fully heal. Kagome lost her mother, the one she came to with problems, and it was on purpose. That just made Kagome so angry.
Closing her eyes, Kagome started to drift off again. All that she had learned was too much for her to take in at once. Feeling sleep pull at her mind Kagome let go and fell into the bottomless black hole.
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TO BE CONTINUED!
Rin: Short yes I know.
Yasha: Bad Rin you know not to type short chapters.
Rin: Yeah but now I think I got writers block on the story. Not a big one guys don't worry! I plan on well I'm hoping to bring in characters like Sango, Miroku, bringing in Kouga, and soon Inuyasha!! I SWEAR IT! Yes I made Sesshomarus last name Taiyoukai just because I wanted to so no sue! Anyways there it is and later guys!!!
Yasha: Bies!
By: Rin6
Rin: I am coming out with a new story guys! Yes I know stupid and pathetic of me. It's going to be really good if people will only give it a chance! Please!!! Anyways here is part two of fire!
Yasha: Rin is very stupid. (Sigh) oh well.
Rin: (Glares at Yasha) Shut-up! I didn't ask for your opinion!
Yasha: (Rolls her eyes) Whatever.
Thank you guys for the reviews!!!! They keep me going!!!!
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Chapter 4: Fire Part Two
Kagome awoke to a blinding light. Shielding her eyes she blinked a few times letting her eyes adjust to the bright morning sun streaming through her window. For a split second Kagome felt free and like she was in a dream. Then suddenly the thoughts of the last night hit her like a huge wave, causing her to crash back down to the horrors of reality. It couldn't be true, she wouldn't believe it, and they were playing some joke on her. Her mother couldn't be dead; no she couldn't have lost everything she owned in one terrible night. Kagome couldn't, she wouldn't but most of all she did not want to believe it.
Tears threatened once again at the corners of Kagomes eyes. Why? Why had she had to go? Souta had only been home for one day and then he loses everything, his mother! No he still had Kagome, and she still had him. Right now that's what they had to hold on to. Kagome couldn't and would not let her brother go.
As thoughts of her little brother ran threw her mind Kagome suddenly thought anxiously. Turning her head she looked around for him. There he was sleeping peacefully in a bed next to Kagome's. His tiny chest rising and falling gently with every breath you took. Kagome let out a breath she had been holding in her throat. He was safe and sleeping, dreaming in a world far away from the horrors of the day.
"Souta?" Kagome whispered gently, and though he didn't respond Kagome continued. "Souta I'm sorry...I don't know what to do...what to say to you..."
The tears continued to fall slowly down Kagomes cheek as she fell back down upon her pillow. Too much has happened in the past night. I feel like there is nothing left...I can't support both Souta and I, I can never be the mother he needs. Kagome pulled her knees up to her chest and cried.
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Sesshomaru walked down the blinding white hallways of the hospital. How much he hated these human waste houses. Too many smells colliding with his nose, the smells of the sick and dying, blood, medicine and sterile filled his sensitive nose.
Trying hard, Sesshomaru shifted through the many disgusting smells without drawing attention to himself. Quickly his nostrils pinpointed that sweet yet unmistakable lavender smell that belonged to Kagome.
Sesshomaru continued walking coming closer and closer to Kagome. Many humans passed by Sesshomaru, some crying their eyes out as doctors explained a death or serious injury, others laughing and smiling wide as they rejoiced in a recovery.
It's amazing the diversity that appears here. Sesshomaru found himself thinking.
Kagomes scent became stronger as Sesshomaru turned a corner. Stopping in front of a partially opened door he heard voices coming from where her scent was the strongest.
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"Miss?" A timid voice asked bringing Kagome out of her thoughts.
Picking her head up, Kagome wiped away the tears that flew freely from her eyes. But it didn't matter the tears had done their damage, leaving red marks down her cheeks, and her red, glassy eyes were a dead giveaway. Trying to smile Kagome replied, "Yes?"
The older woman walked in and to the side of Kagomes bed. "I am Ms. Karo, your nurse. I heard about the accident, and I am terribly sorry."
Kagomes fake smile faltered and the tears once again started in her eyes. Shaking her head Kagome asked, "Thank you for your sympathy; but how is my brother, Souta?"
The nurse looked over at the silent boy. "Asleep and well."
Kagome nodded feeling somewhat relieved that he would be okay. Leaning back once again she sighed and closed her eyes.
"Are you okay Miss Kagome?" The nurse asked shyly.
Kagome faintly smiled as she lay there with her eyes shut, "Yes I'll be fine, just a little tired that's all."
"Then you should sleep, I'll leave you if you wish." The nurse suggested.
Kagome laughed slightly and reopened her eyes, "No I feel fine physically it's just I'm a little in the mind that's all."
The nurse smiled and nodded understanding. "It's probably none of my business but do you have other family, you know that can take you in?"
Kagome looked away and out the window. She had never known her father or any family member on his side of the family. Right after Souta had been born he had disappeared. Kagome had only been around six at the time. Her mother had been an only child and her grandfather died a few years back. The only one who seemed to want to help was her new boss. He had suggested that they live in an apartment in the higher up parts of the city. He even offered to pay rent for the first few months until Kagome could get back on her feet and a few months of pay were under her.
"No, I have no other family except for my brother now." Kagome said not sure if she wanted to share what Sesshomaru was doing for her. Besides he was well known wasn't it? It would only cause a lot of publicity that Kagome did not want for her or her brother.
"Oh I'm so sorry, but who are you going to stay with?" Ms. Karo continued but suddenly gasped. "Oh I didn't mean it for come out like that. If you are uncomfortable with me then I'll leave. I'm so sorry again!"
Kagome smiled quietly at the woman's actions. "That's okay, I do not mind your questions. In fact they're helping me think and sort out my problems as well."
"Oh well then okay, I am still sorry though." Ms. Karo bowed.
"I do have somewhere to stay though. Both my brother and I." Kagome said smiling a little at the thought of what a generous gift Sesshomaru was giving to them.
"Well then that's great to hear. I would forever feel terrible if you did not." The woman said sending a smile of relief towards Kagome, "May I ask if this person you are staying with is a friend or perhaps a boyfriend?"
Kagome laughed a bit sending a soft smile to Ms. Karo. "No, no he is a friend. He was generous enough to let us stay at an apartment down the hall from him. He offered to help us in anyway until we got back on our feet. He is a very kind man in my eyes right now."
Ms. Karo smiled and continued with her duties as Kagome leaned once more back and stared out at the birds flying outside her window. A gentle smile graced Kagomes face a true one since she had awoken.
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Sesshomaru stood outside the door listening carefully to what was being said. A nurse he knew was in there conversing with Kagome. Her sweet and pleasant voice drifted lovely into his ears causing him to strangely relax.
He heard the nurse asking personal questions but Kagome didn't seem to care since she answered full-hearted.
"Well then that's great to hear. I would forever feel terrible if you did not." He heard the nurse say a sound of relief washing over her. "May I ask if this person you are staying with is a friend or perhaps a boyfriend?"
A warm melody reached Sesshomarus ears, Kagomes engaging laugh mad Sesshomaru feel that strange feeling again deep down in his chest. He closed his eyes and forced it back down, but it brought a painful clench to his heart anyways.
. "No, no he is a friend. He was generous enough to let us stay at an apartment down the hall from him. He offered to help us in anyway until we got back on our feet. He is a very kind man in my eyes right now." Her even voice replied causing Sesshomaru to stop moving all together.
His eyes widened in somewhat of shock as Kagomes words hit bottom. She thinks I am a 'kind' person? That's it.
Sesshomaru grasped the handle and pushed the partially open door all the way open. His golden eyes scanned the scene quickly in front of him, the little boy asleep, the nurse in the bathroom and Kagome lying in a bed dreamily staring out the window.
Her head suddenly turned towards Sesshomaru and her eyes widened in shock. "Sesshomaru!"
The nurse hurried out of the bathroom and looked from Kagome to Sesshomaru, "Young man! You are not aloud in here unless given permission from the head nurse!"
Sesshomaru lightly smirked at the humans surprise, "I have every right to be here. I have something to talk to Kagome here about."
"That's still gives you no right you must have permission!" Ms. Karo argued.
"Do you honestly believe that I, Sesshomaru Taiyoukai, owner of Feudal International needs permission to be here? I told you that I have business to talk to Ms. Kagome here about." Sesshomaru said fiercely.
Ms. Karos eyes widened in shock even more. She quickly bowed and stuttered, "I-I am sorry Mr. Taiyoukai. I didn't know. I-I am truly sorry!"
Sesshomaru looked away and said coolly. "It is of no concern to m, now you can leave leaving Kagome and I alone."
Ms. Karo looked to Kagome who smiled and nodded in return. Then Ms. Karo bowed and nodded to Sesshomaru once more before leaving hurriedly out the door.
Sesshomaru closed the door behind her and looked to Kagome. She gazed up at him a faint smile gracing her lips. "Hello Sesshomaru, how are you?"
"How I am is no matter. The question is how are you?" Sesshomaru questioned coming to stand by her bed.
"I feel better body wise but my mind is still a mess. So much has happened I don't know what to do." Kagome explained the smile wavering on her face.
"I'm sure you will find your way and get over it." Sesshomaru coolly replied. Reaching into his jacket he pulled out a slim yellow folder. Handing it to her he said, "This is the information on your new apartment that I said I would bring."
Kagome took it and flipped through it slowly as Sesshomaru explained, "Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large kitchen, living room, dining room, and balcony. You will have every aspect of living you may want. Laundry room, dishwasher, four somewhat large closets, double sink, the works."
Kagome couldn't help but let her jaw drop at the pictures of all the rooms. They were so huge and elegant. They looked so expensive Kagome was afraid to know how much it would cost for one month of rent. Her eyes scanned the last page, which held the financial numbers.
$500! A month! Kagome thought her jaw dropping fully.
"But-But how Sesshomaru can I-I afford this rent?" Kagome stuttered looking from the paper to Sesshomaru.
"I told you Kagome that I would take care of the first few months and after that I'm sure you will be able to handle the rest." Sesshomaru said evenly.
"What? Oh I can? But how?" Kagome asked staring at him.
"I told you your paycheck is very high for being my assistant. There is no need to worry about your monthly rent." Sesshomaru explained.
Kagome nodded and looked once more at the paper. "What about furniture and other appliances?"
"All ready taken care of. I ordered furniture, beds, and dressers and other items. All you need to buy is little things like utensils, towels, and decorations. I am sure of course you and your brother both need new clothes. Correct?"
Kagome nodded totally forgetting about the fact that EVERYTHING they owned had been destroyed in the fire.
"Yes, that is why I have given you tomorrow off so you may go shopping." Sesshomaru said calmly.
Kagome stared up at him amazed, "Are you serious? You're kidding me right? What about work?"
"I think I can let you off for a few days so that you can adjusted."
Kagome smiled up at Sesshomaru, "Thank you! Sesshomaru you have no idea how you have helped my brother and I, I really do owe you though."
"No you do not. I have done everything on my accord. You owe me nothing." Sesshomaru said fighting that feeling, which painfully clenched at his heart.
Kagome nodded still stunned. "All I know what to say is thank you Sesshomaru...Arigatou Sesshomaru!"
Suddenly he found two arms latched tightly around his waist. Muffled cries came from the human woman girl that held him tightly. Sesshomaru stood stunned as thoughts of what she had done the night before entered his mind.
Slowly she loosened her hold and pulled away from Sesshomaru. "No need for thanks Kagome I already told you that."
Kagome nodded as tears streamed down her face. She quickly reached for a tissue and wiped them away. Deciding to change the subject Kagome asked, "Last night the police said something about the fire being involved with your business."
Sesshomaru nodded grimly as he remembered what the police had told him last night after he left Kagome.
~FLASHBACK~
Sesshomaru found his way to a police official and trying to ignore the smell of smoke he asked, "Officer I was told to talk to you about this fire having to do with my company?"
The office frowned and nodded, "Yes Mr. Taiyoukai. We received an update from the fire department and crime scene investigators that this fire was no accident. It seems that there are gasoline residue spread all around the house. We're beginning to believe that this was no accident."
"So what does this have to do with my company?"
The office shifted uncomfortably on his feet, a sign of nervousness. "Well like I said this fire was no accident it was done on purpose. As that Ms. Kagome is your assistant and you are always receiving death threats. We have come to conclude that someone is trying to get to you by going through your employees."
Sesshomaru tried not to roll his eyes, in boredom. Of course he had received death threats but none ever tried to go through. Sesshomaru was a youkai, it was virtually impossible to kill him with out him tracking you down and killing you instead. There were youkais on the police force after all. Yes other youkais and hanyous had tried to kill Sesshomaru but none had ever succeeded for he still stood here.
"You are saying that someone is being stupid enough to try and kill my assistant?" Sesshomaru asked summarizing the officers long explanation.
He nodded, "Yes sir that's basically what I said."
"Thank you for informing me about this. I do believe that your men will watch this for me, correct?"
"Yes Mr. Taiyoukai, that is correct." The officer agreed.
"Good, I will make a suggestion though, I wish for Sergeant Kouga to be lead of this investigation." Sesshomaru added, turning away from the officer.
The officer stood stunned, "But sir Mr. Kouga is busy."
"He will make a exception for me, just tell him who it is and why. Then tell him to contact me." Sesshomaru started to walk away, signaling that he had ended the conversation.
~End Of FLASHBACK~
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Kagome lay stunned after Sesshomaru finished his story. "The fire was on purpose?"
Sesshomaru nodded, as he waited for the humans reaction of tears and questions of why. But it never came. Instead Kagome turned her head away from Sesshomaru, tears formed in her eyes but they fell silently. She never cried and screamed, she didn't plead with him asking why had they done it.
"So my life along with Souta is possibly in danger? Is that what your saying?" She questioned.
Sesshomaru nodded, "Yes, I am sorry that you have to go through this. I will let you go if you don't think you can handle it."
"No! I need this job; I have nowhere else to go. I understand that my life is in danger but I'm staying." Kagome said her voice becoming stronger every moment. She turned her head so that her eyes locked with Sesshomarus.
Pain, anger, hate, love, and determination flashed across Kagome's sapphires eyes as they stared into blank, emotionless golden ones. Sesshomaru fought looking away, he couldn't stand to see so many emotions. They bore into his soul, reading, searching him.
"I will stay Sesshomaru, and I will help you find these men who killed my mother. I swear it!" Kagome pledged her fists balled tightly.
Sesshomaru shook his head, "No, I know these men are dangerous. They are not what you think they are."
"You know them? Then why haven't you done anything about it?" Kagome demanded.
"I have a small inclination to knowing who they are, I did not say I knew exactly." Sesshomaru coolly said.
"Then who do you have in mind? What do you mean they are not what I think they to be?" Kagome asked wiping the falling tears from her cheeks.
"That is none of your business."
"It was my mother Sesshomaru it is my business now." Kagome argued her eyes flashing.
Sesshomaru lowly growled, there was no way a lowly human would tell him what to do. Suppressing the urge to grab the female and teach her, her place he growled out. "If you must know they are a lot like me."
"You? You mean, cold, emotionless, strong, evil men?" Kagome asked smirking.
Sesshomaru growled louder, at the humans remark. His blood began to boil but taking a deep breath he calmed down somewhat. Lightly smirking Sesshomaru decided to scare the little human a tiny bit. "They are not human."
"So you're not human?" Kagome asked puzzled, her eyes shown confusion as they stared at Sesshomaru, "If not then what are you?"
"I would be youkai." Sesshomaru answered lazily.
Kagome nodded slowly and finally broke her eyes from Sesshomarus being. She looked down at her bed, letting her thoughts run wild. He's a youkai, that's surprising, I guess. I mean demons aren't too dangerous now a day. There are some high youkai officials in the White House even.
"So that would explain the attitude...." Kagome mumbled not realizing she had said those words until it was too late. Looking up quickly she was met by two fierce looking gold eyes. Teeth bared Sesshomaru stood over Kagome, his face no less then two inches from hers.
"Learn your place human. I will not take insults from you. I am being grateful enough to rent out an apartment for you and your dear little brother, until you can afford it on your own. I think I deserve some thanks." Sesshomaru snarled out lowly.
Kagome swallowed her eyes now shining with terror and fear. Nodding slowly Kagome squeaked out, "Thank you Sesshomaru for your kindness."
Smirking Sesshomaru pulled away and placed his cold mask back on. "Now the doctors said that you and your brother might be able to leave the hospital today or tomorrow. Your apartment will be ready when you decide to move in."
Kagome nodded mulling over her thoughts. "I will have to see. I need Souta to wake up first. He still doesn't know what's going on. And I would like it to stay that way. You know about the fire being on purpose, please."
Sesshomaru nodded, "Yes well call me when you have decided on what day. I will send a limo over for you."
Kagome nodded, "Thank you so much Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru nodded once again and turned to leave. Kagome watched him go. She really wanted to get settled and feel at home again. But of course it would never feel that way because of her mother being gone.
Sighing Kagome laid her head back against her pillow. The funeral would surely be in a few days, and Kagome wished to be in the apartment, settled and ready. It would take time to heal the wounds, but of course they would never fully heal. Kagome lost her mother, the one she came to with problems, and it was on purpose. That just made Kagome so angry.
Closing her eyes, Kagome started to drift off again. All that she had learned was too much for her to take in at once. Feeling sleep pull at her mind Kagome let go and fell into the bottomless black hole.
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TO BE CONTINUED!
Rin: Short yes I know.
Yasha: Bad Rin you know not to type short chapters.
Rin: Yeah but now I think I got writers block on the story. Not a big one guys don't worry! I plan on well I'm hoping to bring in characters like Sango, Miroku, bringing in Kouga, and soon Inuyasha!! I SWEAR IT! Yes I made Sesshomarus last name Taiyoukai just because I wanted to so no sue! Anyways there it is and later guys!!!
Yasha: Bies!