Werewolves of London
Chapter 1: Bark at the Moon
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"Good morning London!" blared Kagome's radio alarm clock. With a groan, Kagome let one arm flail about the hotel nightstand, until she felt her fingers come in contact with the top of the small portable alarm. Pushing the snooze button, Kagome curled up for another five minutes of quiet bliss.
Her sleep was cut off, though, by the familiar ring of her mobile phone. Groaning in displeasure, Kagome sat up and answered politely. "Hello?"
She was met with a familiar voice, deep and slightly gruff. "Oi, Kagome, you sound like you're half-asleep."
"That's because I am," she told her boss matter-of-factly.
"Well you'd better get up! You've got a meeting to attend in half an hour, and I most certainly didn't have you come all the way out to here to enjoy the city's charms!"
"Yes, yes, I'll be ready Inuyasha," Kagome said with a slight giggle. It was always the same with him, really.
Kagome had been working under Inuyasha for several years now. His father ran a large advertising firm, and Inuyasha was in charge of the European branch. Kagome and Inuyasha were both well respected in their line of business, and were known for their ability to powerhouse deals using teamwork and cunning. They had a health relationship at the office, as well as a good friendship in their personal lives.
Kagome sighed as she turned the knob in the hotel shower. Thing's had gotten a bit harder since Inuyasha's father had insisted he move his offices to London. The company was still in the middle of the transition, so Kagome still worked out of her office in Tokyo, coming out to London every so often to close large deals.
Fifteen minutes later Kagome was out the door, wearing an elegant black business suit with a soft blue blouse, and on her way to the meeting. The office where the meeting was to be held was just down the street, so Kagome was in no rush. She was surprised when she stepped out into the morning air to see Inuyasha, standing next to a red British sports car, waiting for her. His silky black hair swayed in the light breeze, and his deep blue eyes took in the welcome sight of his long-time partner and friend. He wore a black business suit, with a white shirt and red pinstripe tie.
"Get in the car, we're gonna be late," he said as he opened the passenger door for her.
"Well good morning to you too," she said, staring at him with a funny look. "Uhh, Inuyasha, do you want me to drive or something?"
Inuyasha doubled over in laughter. "Were in London, remember. The driver sits on the right!"
"Oh... yeah," Kagome said, a light blush on he face, as she hopped in. Inuyasha got in next to her and turned the key in the ignition.
Kagome looked around the car, mildly bored. The interior of the car was black leather. She looked over by Inuyasha and saw the morning newspaper. Taking it gingerly, she started to read.
On the front page was an article about a murder almost a month ago. Apparently the police had found a little old lady's mangled body washed up on the bank of the Thames. According to recent evidence, chunks of her body were missing, and the strange hair that covered her body was confirmed to be from a wolf. The police had called the investigation off, chalking it up to an animal attack, and cautioned people to be on the lookout for any sort of rabid wolf.
Inuyasha peeked at her with curiosity in his eyes. She was absorbed in what she was reading. She was like that with everything she did, and Inuyasha considered it one of her best traits. He could always expect her to put 110% into her work.
They pulled up to the office building where the meeting was going to be held and parked on the street. Inuyasha sighed as he held to door open for Kagome. He was really hoping this meeting wouldn't take all day.
Pushing the button for the 40th floor in the elevator, Kagome turned to Inuyasha and gave a playful smile. "So," she said, "how are things going with Kikyou?"
Inuyasha sighed. He hadn't told anyone yet. "Kikyou split up with me a while ago... I guess things just didn't work out."
Kagome frowned, feeling a bit of guilt for bringing it up. "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that..."
"Nah, it's all right. We were never very serious anyway."
Kagome nodded and leaned against the elevator wall. She could already sense that today was going to be a long, hard day.
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Kagome yawned as they stepped out into the evening air. They had been expecting a long day, but that was brutal. "Oh man, I'm beat," she said with another yawn, looking over at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha nodded his agreement absentmindedly. A nervous look crept into his eyes as he checked his watch. 'Damn,' he thought to himself, 'it's getting late. I'd better hurry on- OH MY GOD WHAT ARE THEY DOING TO MY CAR!?!'
Inuyasha gave a yell as he saw a tow truck start driving off, his bright red Aston-Martin attached. "HEY!" He called, chasing it down the street, "HEY, THAT'S MY CAR!"
Kagome walked over to where the car had previously been parked and picked up the parking violation. "Hmm, too late to pick it up tonight. Guess you'll have to get a cab."
Inuyasha grunted. He knew how slow the cabs in this city drove, and there was no way he'd be home before dark. He could already feel the effects of the 'change.'
Kagome gave him a funny look. "Well, my hotel is just down the street, so I'll just walk from here," she said, turning to go. Inuyasha got an idea, although he really didn't like it. He needed to be somewhere safe.
"Oi, Kagome," he called as he ran to catch up with her. "I'm not feeling to well... do you have an extra bed in your hotel room?"
Kagome raised an eyebrow. Just what was he trying to say? She shook it off. She had known him for a long time, and she trusted him not to try and take advantage of her. "Well, yeah..." she started.
"Good," Inuyasha cut her off before she could continue. "We'd better get going, it's gonna get dark soon."
When they got to her room, Inuyasha went straight for the bathroom. Kagome, who had been slightly annoyed by his practically inviting himself over, began to feel sorry for him. Strange noises started to come from the bathroom, and she could only guess he was on the floor reeling. She walked over to the window of her room, and looked up to see one of the clearest full moons she had ever seen.
Meanwhile the noises had stopped, but Inuyasha was still in the bathroom. "Oi, Inuyasha, you really ought to see the moon!" She called. "It's really pretty."
"Really?" Inuyasha called. His voice seemed different... deeper and raspier. Kagome shrugged. Perhaps he had worked himself into a cold.
"Yeah... Oi, Inuyasha, I'm going to just hop in bed now. Feel free to do whatever, just don't bother me."
"Ok, Kagome," Inuyasha called, inwardly giving a sigh of relief. It seemed like his plan was going to work. "Goodnight!"
"Night!"
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Kagome awoke several hours later and looked over to the other bed. 'Man, is he still in the bathroom?' she thought groggily. 'He'd better get out soon!'
Kagome looked over to the clock. It was now 2:30, and the only light outside other than the city streetlights was the light from the pale moon. After waiting a few minutes, Kagome got slightly annoyed, and walked over to the bathroom. She knocked gingerly. "Inuyasha? Are you awake in there?"
To her surprise he answered almost immediately, obviously fully awake. "Yeah. What do you need?"
"Can you come out of there for a second? I need to use the bathroom!"
Inuyasha tensed. He couldn't let her see him like this. Her friendship was too valuable. He let out a sigh. This was just like the time with Kikyou...
"Uhh..." he said hesitantly and faked a barfing noise, "I'm afraid that's a no-can-do..."
"Oh come on, Inuyasha! That was so fake! Why are you acting so strange?"
"Err... it's a long story..."
"Well I don't care, just let me in!" She said, pounding on the door again. Inuyasha groaned.
"Look can't you just use the sink in the kitchen or something?"
"Ewww! That's gross Inuyasha! I don't care what you have to say, just let me in, damnit!"
"No, I can't."
"You do know I have the keys, right."
Inuyasha cursed loudly. He really didn't want Kagome to be scared away.
"I'm giving you one more chance, Inuyasha, and then I'm coming in!"
"Fine! But you have to promise me something."
Kagome groaned in annoyance. "What is it?"
"You have to promise not to run away."
"Arrgh! What has gotten into you, Inuyasha!"
"Look, I'll explain later, just promise you won't run!"
"Fine, fine, I promise, just let me in!"
Inuyasha sighed loudly once again as he reached over for the door handle. As the door swung open, Kagome gasped. Her eyes met with a seven foot tall beast, covered in silver-white fur. It had broad, muscular shoulders, and its face was just like a dog. She thought back to the moon outside.
"Y-you're a... a werewolf!" she cried.
To be continued...
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A/N: Hehe, aren't cliffhangers evil?
That was bunches of fun to write! I promise I'll try to have the next chapter out ASAP, but I'm not going to be around next week, so don't expect it to be too soon. 'Till the next chapter, ja!