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Rushyuo: uhm last time I checked I was still very much Dutch. But the reason I write ô is that because that's how it's written in the manga's. Thank you for pointing out to me the Miroku and Naraku names I kept writing wrong. I did the same thing in my story Desires wish. It's because I'm word blind and tent to write things the way I hear them. As to how this is going to be a Sess/kag you'll have to keep reading.
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HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 2
Kagome was listening to the thunderstorm. It had been some night. Everything had gone rather well except that her statement came true and the weather had gotten so bad they couldn't get home. (And that had been responsible for some other events.)
Neither could any one else. So now three hundred somewhat people where stuck at Sesshô maru's office building. But the worst thing was that only a couple of rooms could be slept in the rest being to cold or drafty.
Chancing her position on the couch Kagome Smirked in herself. Thinking about Sango and Miroku dancing together, the musicians had only plaid slow moving dances. When Sango found out she had been livid and she had told Kagome she wouldn't be dancing.
She chanced her mind after she saw Miroku snatching some jewelry. Any other night it wouldn't have been such a big deal, but tonight they had no where to run if they where to be found out. And with all the youkai wondering about that chance was pretty big.
So when Sango found out what Miroku was up to she practically dragged him on to the dance floor. She hadn't let go of him all night. Not trusting the monk to not continue his stealing spree or how Miroku would put it shopping spree. Kagome had to hold in on a round of laughter's when she saw Miroku's delighted face of getting to be so close to Sango the whole night.
Shifting on the couch Kagome had claimed for herself she thought about when Sesshô maru had gotten up on the platform to tell everybody that there was a heavy storm passing over Tokyo and that nobody could leave the building.
First people had thought the youkai had been joking; but Kagome didn't take him for the kind that would joke, ever. So when that fact had sunken in this wasn't a joke people had started wondering where thy where supposed to sleep. That's when the run had begun.
Sesshô maru had stated that only the top three floors where suitable for sleeping. And since the top floor was his privet office and not open to any one else but him, there where actually only two floors. At that piece of information Kagome had gone of to find Sango even if the party wasn't over jet she wanted a decent place to sleep that was as privet as one could suspect to find in an office building.
Sango had to only look on Kagome's face to know what she was thinking and had pointed to the elevator in the back. Dragging Miroku along who was putting up a brave show to point out he wasn't don partying jet. Sango had paid no mind to him and had just dragged him along more fiercely.
They had met at the elevators. Sango had pushed the button to get the elevator to them when Inu yasha had appeared behind them. Murmuring about rabbit gold-digger woman who where after his persona. Stuffing another laughter Kagome had fixed the number board that showed where the elevator was with a penetrating stare.
Just when the elevator had one more floor to go the electricity had fallen out. Everyone in the room had fallen silent until the emergency power unit had kicked in. On almost every body's face pure relieve could be found. Some of the most terrified people had covert up there fear with laughing extra loud.
That's when the thunder storm had come in, next to her Kagome felt Sango stiffen she was absolutely terrified of thunder storms to bad the first lightning bold took out the power unit and for a second time that night everything had gone black. Next to Kagome Sango was now heavily panting.
Well Kagome thought no elevator for us. Making sure to get a hold on Sango before she would bold, Kagome started to make way to the stairs. It seemed the moment they moved everybody else also went in search of sleeping places.
Kagome and companions where riding the tight of people that pushed them to the stairs. After the first feelings of surprise sunk away Kagome used there front position to get herself and her friends up the stairs real fast.
When they reached the second highest level, Kagome pulled Sango who pulled Miroku and an irritated Inu yasha followed them. To the nearest canteen in a place like this she would bet their tavern on it they had couches there.
Sango was now shaking uncontrollably. Which urged Kagome to look around better. Meanwhile Miroku had stopped his hopeless attempted of getting away from Sango and was now also noticing her strange behavior. What really intrigued him was the look of horror on her face. He never imagined Sango to be afraid of anything.
When they reached the second dead end Kagome got lucky, when an open door revealed the canteen. Getting everybody inside, she closed the semi glass door and not a second too soon. Another peer outside told Kagome there where a lot of people who would have liked to give her a good trashing for taking the best place.
Suppressing the urge to stick out her tongue to them all, Kagome turned her attention to Sango who was now only standing because Kagome was supporting her entire weight. Dragging her to the nearest couch, Kagome carefully placed Sango on it. Miroku who was now standing by the door alone could hardly teat his eyes from the angry mob outside.
Searching through the supplies Kagome got hold of milk and cacao powder and starts making hot chocolate on a old gas burner, Yelling to Miroke to close all the curtains. Inu yasha has pulled up a chair near the couch on which Sango is lying. Keeping an eye on the shaking woman ready to keep her from falling to the ground.
A soft voice brings Kagome out of her thoughts, turning over she peers into the dark from which the sound came. "Kagome are you still awake? Sango was calling for her in a frightened voice.
Getting up Kagome made her way over to the frightened girl. "I'm awake Sango just relax I'm coming to you right now." The same time she finished her sentence she reached Sango's couch, taking a seat at the edge of it she places one hand on Sango's shoulder.
"I hate this weather Kagome it took him away." The last word was blurred because Sango had started crying.
"Sssh Sango I know, but it was along time ago. No need to be falling apart like this. You did everything possible to safe him it wasn't your fault it was just an unlucky accident. Please Sango there is no need to get this worked up." While telling her comforting things Kagome gently rubbed her back to stop Sango from shivering.
"I know......... I know that it isn't my fault but if I hadn't played that trick at him he wouldn't have gone outside." Sango thoughts became foggy when exostion took her into Morphyes arms. She barely heard Kagome's reply.
"No Sango it wasn't your trick that lured him outside as well as you know it." That's when Kagome realized Sango's breathing had turned into deep even one indicating she had fallen asleep.
Sighing Kagome made her way back to her couch catching sight of people sleeping outside the canteen. Snickering softly about there bad luck she missed Inu yasha's sleeping form. Couth of garde Kagome lost her balance and fell across Inu yasha lap waking the hanyou up in the process.
"Oy bitch what do you think you're doing. Is this some weird way of yours to invite me." Inu yasha's voice was heavy with sleep telling Kagome he might not know what he was saying exactly; she really hoped it was that. In the back Miroku sniggered alerting Kagome he had been awake the whole while, her face turned a bright shade of scarlet.
Pushing herself of from Inu yasha with some problems, she didn't know how fast she had to get back to her own safe little sleeping space. Trust a man to come up with such weird thoughts about a simple accident. Really somebody should make a program to block out those hentai thoughts.
Listening to the sound of Inu yasha and Miroke making themselves comfortable she felt a hunger pang in her stomach. Thinking about when she last had something to eat she couldn't think of any thing besides breakfast this morning. Rolling over Kagome tried to ignore her stomach and fall a sleep.
After more shifting and getting irritated because everybody else was able to sleep accept her Kagome got up. Carefully to not step on Inu yasha a second time she went back to the cabinets where she had found the supplies to make hot chocolate earlier.
Rummaging through the cupboards she found a lot of different coffee mugs not to mention that a lot of people from this office building where hoarding up on the sugar packages. Kagome got heaped with a whole stage when she removed a carton box.
Going through the other cupboards presented Kagome with more sugar, a parcel with bread that was so old you could give some one serious brain damage with it some more sugar a plastic duck?! Not to mention a fair share of magazines, Kagome was grateful for the lights to be still out so she couldn't see what was on the magazines she doubted if she would have liked the sight.
Arriving at the last cupboard Kagome made a small prayer. She really didn't pray that much, when you lived in hells kitchen you learned that praying didn't solve anything. No matter how many times the nuns who teach at the only school in hells kitchen said it was the way to great things.
But getting really hungry now she thought a small prayer wouldn't hurt. It wasn't like she was going to be attacked at any moment or it must be by her own stomach.
Opening the cupboard Kagome was faced what appeared to be towels. Feeling hope leave her she pulled out the towels only to be rewarded with more sugar. Gee these people should be not aloud near sugar ever again. This was just sick.
Grumpy and now even hungrier than before Kagome set of to her couch again, she just had to hold out till morning when they could get back to the tavern and the delicious cooking of Mrs. Kitsune. Okay now she was feeling even hungrier.
When she was almost back at her couch she remembered the candy machine down the hall. She hadn't really paid mind to it when she had been searching for the canteen but know she remembered.
Turning around Kagome went to the door. First she checked through the glass if everybody was really asleep and not merely pretending, she didn't feel like loosing her soft sleeping space over a mars bar.
Everyone seemed to be asleep, good. Slowly turning the key so she would make to much noise Kagome began on her food hunt. The halls floor was a labyrinth of sleeping body's it was a good thing She was as supple as a cat, thanks to the training Sango and she had gotten.
After some close calls Kagome reached the candy machine, now all she had to do was pull it forwards so she could reach the back. If she remembered correctly there would be some wires behind a plastic panel that should be rather easy to remove. Then it was kids play, the lowest wire would be connected to the top and the top wire connected to the bottom. And bingo she would be able top get herself some nice things.
Spreading her feet to get a better grip on the surface, Kagome put her hands on the sides. First she pulled on the one side then on the other repeating this procedure she slowly got the machine away from the wall.
Kagome was so absorbed with her actions she never noticed the person getting up from behind. To say she was scared witless was putting it mildly. "Great gods don't you ever do that again, my heart almost stopped beading."
The dark shadow backed of a bit and then turned on a flash light. It shone right in her eyes. "Hé cut that out will you, or are you trying to blind me?
The light was moved to the wall next to her. Blinking in relieve and to get rid of the nasty white spots she kept seeing Kagome slowly got her sight back. "I'm sorry fair lady, but I was intrigued by your actions that I couldn't stop myself and investigate."
Kagome was now able to make out his looks. He was defiantly a youkai, his pointed ears where a dead gave away. He seemed to wearing his dark hair in a high pony tail. That was all she could make in the dark. He on the other hand would probably see her as good as if it where daylight, lying wasn't the way out in this situation. Not to mention he would probably now right away if she tried to lei her way out of it, damn enhanced senses.
"I was trying t get some snacks, I didn't eat much all day and now I'm feeling the consequences from it." By now Kagome was feeling rather uncomfortable by his stare. She couldn't see if his eyes where on her but her senses where telling her that he was watching her every move.
"Well come with me fair lady, upstairs is a grant feast, and I say there is plenty of food left from our privet dinner to satisfy one delicate lady." A warm smile spread across his face even if the girl wouldn't be able to see it. "You have my permission to call me Kouga."
Normally Kagome would have balked at the idea of some one giving her permission, but the mention of food had driven most thoughts out f her head. Taking his outstretched arm she let him guide her. Until a warning from earlier that evening surfaced.
Stopping dead in her tracks, forcing Kouga to stop as well Kagome could cry when she remembered. "I can't go to the top floor that are Sesshô maru's privet rooms, he said so."
Kouga rolled his eyes at that statement. "Don't worry girl I'm staying there as well and I'm inviting you. So your now aloud to get to the top floor, get moving the food isn't getting any better by letting it wait longer."
Shining the flash light to the ground so she could see where she was placing her feet Kagome followed Kouga upstairs. She could almost image smelling the food. Swift ting her pace Kagome was now following Kouga closely, her mind still on the food she would be consuming in a few minutes.
But that wasn't the only thing she was thinking about, she was also feeling dreadful for leaving Sango alone with Miroke and Inu yasha even if she was asleep now she could wake up any minute. And what comfort could the monk or the hanyou give her when they didn't know what was wrong in the first place.
Following Kouga through a door she entered a room lightened by thousand of candles. Switching the handle from the flash light to off Kagome looked around particularly to the table in the middle of the room.
There was enough food on it to keep an orphanage happy for two days. And even if only three plates where used, all the other places where set as well. Rushing by Kouga Kagome didn't know how fast to seat herself and load her plate.
There was roasted duck, steaks at least five different salads mashed potato and lot and lots of other things Kagome had never even seen before. Carefully selecting the foods on her plate she was sure she liked Kagome was finally able to satisfy her hunger.
Kagome found that hunger made the normal food taste like ten times better than it normally would. When Kagome had been eating for ten minutes she felt that some one was starring at her again. Now her worst hunger was over she decided to look up.
Stormy grey bleu orbs met Safire one's at the other side of the table. Lifting one eyebrow up in question Kagome continued eating.
Baffled by her reaction, normally females would melt all over him when he gave them such looks. But not this one. She was different from the others which had been the real reason he had sneaked up behind her when she pulling the candy machine away from the wall.
He just couldn't put his finger on what made her different. But who ever she was she clearly had gotten a different schooling than all the other well bred ladies' that one would normally find attending party's like these.
Flashing the girl a toothy smile he got up and went to the counter in the back. Opening up the fridge he took out two bottles of spa bleu. Returning to his seat he shoved one of the bottles to the now normally eating girl. Giving him a quick smile she picked up the bottle before it would fall of the table.
Opening the bottle Kagome gulped down the water, eating some more Kagome finally felt human again. Sighing she put down the fork and knife, she had, had enough. Looking up she found that Kouga was still staring at her, strange man.
"Thank you for the food and stuff but I need to go back to my friends now." His face was kept expressionless all he did have give a curt nod.
"Of course lady but before you go I would like to know your name."
Kagome felt herself blushing when she remembered that she didn't give him her name when he introduced himself to her. "O of course my name is Higurashi Kagome and I really need to get back now, sorry." Getting up from her seat Kagome went the same way she had come.
Kouga just watched her go not even removing his eyes from her retrieving back when some one else came in the room. "So Sesshô maru curiosity got the better of you after all."
The dark shadowy form stopped next to Kouga looking at the girl as she closed the door. "She one of your stray pets?
Ruffling his fur Kouga stood up. "Not just a stray pet Sesshô maru, this one might turn out to be worth holding on to." With that said the wolf demon left the room to get some sleep.
Sneering at Kouga's back Sesshô maru looked at the now closed door. So the wolfs interest was sparked by this girl that was certainly a piece of information to keep in mind. He had to look up some information on her, this girl Higurashi Kagome. You better watch out girl.
Morning light peeped through the closed curtains waking Miroku up. Yawning the monk got up from the floor and stretched himself. Rubbing his eyes he looked around to see that all his companions where still fast asleep. An evil grin appeared on his face when he thought of the possibility's this situation presented him.
Outside the canteen guest woke up to an angry woman yelling at some one. MIROKU YOU HENTAI MOVE YOUR BODY OR YOU WILL WISH YOU HAD. Followed by definite smashing sounds and a window shattering. "Sango dear there is no need to get so work up I was only intended to wake you."
"Wake me my ass, you could have don that just by shaking me, you didn't have to touch my........... Gods you're a disgusting hentai."
Deciding to leave the hall before the party would get out and find them, the other party members moved there case real fast. Well some, actually the male half got dragged along by the female half, who clearly didn't want to listen to this contrary to the male half who where all smiling broadly about the actions of this person called Miroku.
Inu yasha and Kagome woke up to the yelling of an enraged Sango who was now chasing Miroku with a frying pan. Vaguely Kagome wondered where she had found it; it didn't come from the cupboards.
By his third round Miroku was out of luck slipping over one of the sugar packages on the ground. Falling on his back with arms flying wildly he was quite a funny sight. Lucky for him Sango thought so to and stopped chasing.
Throwing the frying pan on the couch she had been sleeping on Sango went to the windows to opened the curtains and suck in her breath. "Kagome come look at this."
Dragging herself from her couch Kagome went to Sango to see what had her so surprised. When she reached the window she didn't need to look for long, the sight she got presented with caused her to suck in her own breath.
Irritated by the behavior from the two females Inu yasha went to take a look himself. When he got to the window he shook his head in disbelieve. "What are you girls so mesmerized about its only snow."
Without looking away from the sight Kagome answered him. "But I never saw it like this before."
"Not to mention that we ever saw Tokyo like this before, it's a sight from a fairy tale." Sango added.
Rolling his eyes at the two females' Inu yasha went to the exit. "Well whatever, but if you want to walk home its fine by me I'm going."
Tearing there eyes from the view Sango and Kagome went after him. All that snow might look pretty but that didn't make it less cold to walk through. Miroku was last in line and the only one wondering why some of the people seemed to have forgotten there stuff in the hall.
Getting there coats from a rather ruffled and grumpy looking servant, the four went on there survival trip to get to Inu yasha's rover. With the snow reaching up to there knee's it was going to be hard at least.
Taking the front Inu yasha made a small path for the others to walk in. Sango was second, Kagome third and Miroku broad up the rear. In goose step they made there way to the car, they only had two tense moments both of which Sango slipped only to be couth by Kagome who was kept on her feet by a helpful Miroku.
It was a god thing Kagome was third otherwise there would have probably been a snow fight. Finally they got to Inu yasha's snowed in car. He didn't seem bothered by this; just made the doors snow free and unlocked them so the rest could get in.
Sitting in the back with Miroku, Kagome was wondering if it was safe to drive. She wanted to ask but Sango bead her to it. "Uhm Inu yasha you sure this is going to work I mean......... okay you just don't get us killed."
Inu yasha had probably given her one of his famous butt out of my business glares. "Don't worry this car can take on any kind of weather."
Kagome doubted that but decided to not voice this opinion; Inu yasha's glares could some times be pretty scary especially when he got that red glow in his eyes. From what Kikyo had told her it was better to hide when that happened and not come out until you where certain that he was back to normal.
When Inu yasha got the engine running and the car started to move Kagome got hold on the chair before her and closed her eyes. She didn't want to see what was going to happen, but it probably involved crashing against a wall or something just as hard.
From the top level to black dots could be seen standing behind the windows, both dots followed the movements of the group with interest and both moved away when the car was out of sight.
It took them 45 minutes to get back at the tavern but they where whole and not even slightly shaken from there ride. Kagome and Sango got out at the same time, followed by Miroku. Lowering her head to look inside the car Kagome gave Inu yasha a smile. "Thanks for the eventful evening we all enjoyed it a lot, and I really mean enjoy."
He gave her one of his rare smiles before closing the door of the passenger seat and restarting the engine. The three of them watched him ride away at a very slow pace. Deciding it was time for them to get inside Sango turn to the tavern. "I don't now about you guys but I'm going to warm my feet by a nice warm fire."
Careful to follow the path Sango was making Kagome followed her. Miroku once again in the back. Before she went inside Kagome looked at the street, even hells kitchen looked like a scene from the movie the nutcracker. But instead of giving her a warm feeling this sight just gave Kagome the chills.
Being the last Miroku closed the door trying not to get to much snow inside. When he turned to go to the privet rooms he found that Sango and Kagome where being holed up by a pale looking Mrs. Kitsune who was fringing her hands like they where trying to wrestle each other.
Coming up behind them Miroku was too curious for once that he forgot about Sango's bottom. "Ye one's I'm so clad yu're back, ther is a message boy upstairs' in the living room. Hurry he doesn't look to gut."
Exchanging sight Kagome and Sango rushed upstairs leaving Miroku with a frantic Mrs. Kitsune. Things better haven't gone wrong or they could expect a visit from Naraku any moment.
A/n: well here's another chapter, let me know what you're thinking. I love reviews just as much as any other author.
WinterBlossom/YukiSakura: thank you. I hope I can keep it up.
Rushyuo: uhm last time I checked I was still very much Dutch. But the reason I write ô is that because that's how it's written in the manga's. Thank you for pointing out to me the Miroku and Naraku names I kept writing wrong. I did the same thing in my story Desires wish. It's because I'm word blind and tent to write things the way I hear them. As to how this is going to be a Sess/kag you'll have to keep reading.
Denise: I know I'll try to do better in the future.
Disclaimer: I do own them, in my dreams.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 2
Kagome was listening to the thunderstorm. It had been some night. Everything had gone rather well except that her statement came true and the weather had gotten so bad they couldn't get home. (And that had been responsible for some other events.)
Neither could any one else. So now three hundred somewhat people where stuck at Sesshô maru's office building. But the worst thing was that only a couple of rooms could be slept in the rest being to cold or drafty.
Chancing her position on the couch Kagome Smirked in herself. Thinking about Sango and Miroku dancing together, the musicians had only plaid slow moving dances. When Sango found out she had been livid and she had told Kagome she wouldn't be dancing.
She chanced her mind after she saw Miroku snatching some jewelry. Any other night it wouldn't have been such a big deal, but tonight they had no where to run if they where to be found out. And with all the youkai wondering about that chance was pretty big.
So when Sango found out what Miroku was up to she practically dragged him on to the dance floor. She hadn't let go of him all night. Not trusting the monk to not continue his stealing spree or how Miroku would put it shopping spree. Kagome had to hold in on a round of laughter's when she saw Miroku's delighted face of getting to be so close to Sango the whole night.
Shifting on the couch Kagome had claimed for herself she thought about when Sesshô maru had gotten up on the platform to tell everybody that there was a heavy storm passing over Tokyo and that nobody could leave the building.
First people had thought the youkai had been joking; but Kagome didn't take him for the kind that would joke, ever. So when that fact had sunken in this wasn't a joke people had started wondering where thy where supposed to sleep. That's when the run had begun.
Sesshô maru had stated that only the top three floors where suitable for sleeping. And since the top floor was his privet office and not open to any one else but him, there where actually only two floors. At that piece of information Kagome had gone of to find Sango even if the party wasn't over jet she wanted a decent place to sleep that was as privet as one could suspect to find in an office building.
Sango had to only look on Kagome's face to know what she was thinking and had pointed to the elevator in the back. Dragging Miroku along who was putting up a brave show to point out he wasn't don partying jet. Sango had paid no mind to him and had just dragged him along more fiercely.
They had met at the elevators. Sango had pushed the button to get the elevator to them when Inu yasha had appeared behind them. Murmuring about rabbit gold-digger woman who where after his persona. Stuffing another laughter Kagome had fixed the number board that showed where the elevator was with a penetrating stare.
Just when the elevator had one more floor to go the electricity had fallen out. Everyone in the room had fallen silent until the emergency power unit had kicked in. On almost every body's face pure relieve could be found. Some of the most terrified people had covert up there fear with laughing extra loud.
That's when the thunder storm had come in, next to her Kagome felt Sango stiffen she was absolutely terrified of thunder storms to bad the first lightning bold took out the power unit and for a second time that night everything had gone black. Next to Kagome Sango was now heavily panting.
Well Kagome thought no elevator for us. Making sure to get a hold on Sango before she would bold, Kagome started to make way to the stairs. It seemed the moment they moved everybody else also went in search of sleeping places.
Kagome and companions where riding the tight of people that pushed them to the stairs. After the first feelings of surprise sunk away Kagome used there front position to get herself and her friends up the stairs real fast.
When they reached the second highest level, Kagome pulled Sango who pulled Miroku and an irritated Inu yasha followed them. To the nearest canteen in a place like this she would bet their tavern on it they had couches there.
Sango was now shaking uncontrollably. Which urged Kagome to look around better. Meanwhile Miroku had stopped his hopeless attempted of getting away from Sango and was now also noticing her strange behavior. What really intrigued him was the look of horror on her face. He never imagined Sango to be afraid of anything.
When they reached the second dead end Kagome got lucky, when an open door revealed the canteen. Getting everybody inside, she closed the semi glass door and not a second too soon. Another peer outside told Kagome there where a lot of people who would have liked to give her a good trashing for taking the best place.
Suppressing the urge to stick out her tongue to them all, Kagome turned her attention to Sango who was now only standing because Kagome was supporting her entire weight. Dragging her to the nearest couch, Kagome carefully placed Sango on it. Miroku who was now standing by the door alone could hardly teat his eyes from the angry mob outside.
Searching through the supplies Kagome got hold of milk and cacao powder and starts making hot chocolate on a old gas burner, Yelling to Miroke to close all the curtains. Inu yasha has pulled up a chair near the couch on which Sango is lying. Keeping an eye on the shaking woman ready to keep her from falling to the ground.
A soft voice brings Kagome out of her thoughts, turning over she peers into the dark from which the sound came. "Kagome are you still awake? Sango was calling for her in a frightened voice.
Getting up Kagome made her way over to the frightened girl. "I'm awake Sango just relax I'm coming to you right now." The same time she finished her sentence she reached Sango's couch, taking a seat at the edge of it she places one hand on Sango's shoulder.
"I hate this weather Kagome it took him away." The last word was blurred because Sango had started crying.
"Sssh Sango I know, but it was along time ago. No need to be falling apart like this. You did everything possible to safe him it wasn't your fault it was just an unlucky accident. Please Sango there is no need to get this worked up." While telling her comforting things Kagome gently rubbed her back to stop Sango from shivering.
"I know......... I know that it isn't my fault but if I hadn't played that trick at him he wouldn't have gone outside." Sango thoughts became foggy when exostion took her into Morphyes arms. She barely heard Kagome's reply.
"No Sango it wasn't your trick that lured him outside as well as you know it." That's when Kagome realized Sango's breathing had turned into deep even one indicating she had fallen asleep.
Sighing Kagome made her way back to her couch catching sight of people sleeping outside the canteen. Snickering softly about there bad luck she missed Inu yasha's sleeping form. Couth of garde Kagome lost her balance and fell across Inu yasha lap waking the hanyou up in the process.
"Oy bitch what do you think you're doing. Is this some weird way of yours to invite me." Inu yasha's voice was heavy with sleep telling Kagome he might not know what he was saying exactly; she really hoped it was that. In the back Miroku sniggered alerting Kagome he had been awake the whole while, her face turned a bright shade of scarlet.
Pushing herself of from Inu yasha with some problems, she didn't know how fast she had to get back to her own safe little sleeping space. Trust a man to come up with such weird thoughts about a simple accident. Really somebody should make a program to block out those hentai thoughts.
Listening to the sound of Inu yasha and Miroke making themselves comfortable she felt a hunger pang in her stomach. Thinking about when she last had something to eat she couldn't think of any thing besides breakfast this morning. Rolling over Kagome tried to ignore her stomach and fall a sleep.
After more shifting and getting irritated because everybody else was able to sleep accept her Kagome got up. Carefully to not step on Inu yasha a second time she went back to the cabinets where she had found the supplies to make hot chocolate earlier.
Rummaging through the cupboards she found a lot of different coffee mugs not to mention that a lot of people from this office building where hoarding up on the sugar packages. Kagome got heaped with a whole stage when she removed a carton box.
Going through the other cupboards presented Kagome with more sugar, a parcel with bread that was so old you could give some one serious brain damage with it some more sugar a plastic duck?! Not to mention a fair share of magazines, Kagome was grateful for the lights to be still out so she couldn't see what was on the magazines she doubted if she would have liked the sight.
Arriving at the last cupboard Kagome made a small prayer. She really didn't pray that much, when you lived in hells kitchen you learned that praying didn't solve anything. No matter how many times the nuns who teach at the only school in hells kitchen said it was the way to great things.
But getting really hungry now she thought a small prayer wouldn't hurt. It wasn't like she was going to be attacked at any moment or it must be by her own stomach.
Opening the cupboard Kagome was faced what appeared to be towels. Feeling hope leave her she pulled out the towels only to be rewarded with more sugar. Gee these people should be not aloud near sugar ever again. This was just sick.
Grumpy and now even hungrier than before Kagome set of to her couch again, she just had to hold out till morning when they could get back to the tavern and the delicious cooking of Mrs. Kitsune. Okay now she was feeling even hungrier.
When she was almost back at her couch she remembered the candy machine down the hall. She hadn't really paid mind to it when she had been searching for the canteen but know she remembered.
Turning around Kagome went to the door. First she checked through the glass if everybody was really asleep and not merely pretending, she didn't feel like loosing her soft sleeping space over a mars bar.
Everyone seemed to be asleep, good. Slowly turning the key so she would make to much noise Kagome began on her food hunt. The halls floor was a labyrinth of sleeping body's it was a good thing She was as supple as a cat, thanks to the training Sango and she had gotten.
After some close calls Kagome reached the candy machine, now all she had to do was pull it forwards so she could reach the back. If she remembered correctly there would be some wires behind a plastic panel that should be rather easy to remove. Then it was kids play, the lowest wire would be connected to the top and the top wire connected to the bottom. And bingo she would be able top get herself some nice things.
Spreading her feet to get a better grip on the surface, Kagome put her hands on the sides. First she pulled on the one side then on the other repeating this procedure she slowly got the machine away from the wall.
Kagome was so absorbed with her actions she never noticed the person getting up from behind. To say she was scared witless was putting it mildly. "Great gods don't you ever do that again, my heart almost stopped beading."
The dark shadow backed of a bit and then turned on a flash light. It shone right in her eyes. "Hé cut that out will you, or are you trying to blind me?
The light was moved to the wall next to her. Blinking in relieve and to get rid of the nasty white spots she kept seeing Kagome slowly got her sight back. "I'm sorry fair lady, but I was intrigued by your actions that I couldn't stop myself and investigate."
Kagome was now able to make out his looks. He was defiantly a youkai, his pointed ears where a dead gave away. He seemed to wearing his dark hair in a high pony tail. That was all she could make in the dark. He on the other hand would probably see her as good as if it where daylight, lying wasn't the way out in this situation. Not to mention he would probably now right away if she tried to lei her way out of it, damn enhanced senses.
"I was trying t get some snacks, I didn't eat much all day and now I'm feeling the consequences from it." By now Kagome was feeling rather uncomfortable by his stare. She couldn't see if his eyes where on her but her senses where telling her that he was watching her every move.
"Well come with me fair lady, upstairs is a grant feast, and I say there is plenty of food left from our privet dinner to satisfy one delicate lady." A warm smile spread across his face even if the girl wouldn't be able to see it. "You have my permission to call me Kouga."
Normally Kagome would have balked at the idea of some one giving her permission, but the mention of food had driven most thoughts out f her head. Taking his outstretched arm she let him guide her. Until a warning from earlier that evening surfaced.
Stopping dead in her tracks, forcing Kouga to stop as well Kagome could cry when she remembered. "I can't go to the top floor that are Sesshô maru's privet rooms, he said so."
Kouga rolled his eyes at that statement. "Don't worry girl I'm staying there as well and I'm inviting you. So your now aloud to get to the top floor, get moving the food isn't getting any better by letting it wait longer."
Shining the flash light to the ground so she could see where she was placing her feet Kagome followed Kouga upstairs. She could almost image smelling the food. Swift ting her pace Kagome was now following Kouga closely, her mind still on the food she would be consuming in a few minutes.
But that wasn't the only thing she was thinking about, she was also feeling dreadful for leaving Sango alone with Miroke and Inu yasha even if she was asleep now she could wake up any minute. And what comfort could the monk or the hanyou give her when they didn't know what was wrong in the first place.
Following Kouga through a door she entered a room lightened by thousand of candles. Switching the handle from the flash light to off Kagome looked around particularly to the table in the middle of the room.
There was enough food on it to keep an orphanage happy for two days. And even if only three plates where used, all the other places where set as well. Rushing by Kouga Kagome didn't know how fast to seat herself and load her plate.
There was roasted duck, steaks at least five different salads mashed potato and lot and lots of other things Kagome had never even seen before. Carefully selecting the foods on her plate she was sure she liked Kagome was finally able to satisfy her hunger.
Kagome found that hunger made the normal food taste like ten times better than it normally would. When Kagome had been eating for ten minutes she felt that some one was starring at her again. Now her worst hunger was over she decided to look up.
Stormy grey bleu orbs met Safire one's at the other side of the table. Lifting one eyebrow up in question Kagome continued eating.
Baffled by her reaction, normally females would melt all over him when he gave them such looks. But not this one. She was different from the others which had been the real reason he had sneaked up behind her when she pulling the candy machine away from the wall.
He just couldn't put his finger on what made her different. But who ever she was she clearly had gotten a different schooling than all the other well bred ladies' that one would normally find attending party's like these.
Flashing the girl a toothy smile he got up and went to the counter in the back. Opening up the fridge he took out two bottles of spa bleu. Returning to his seat he shoved one of the bottles to the now normally eating girl. Giving him a quick smile she picked up the bottle before it would fall of the table.
Opening the bottle Kagome gulped down the water, eating some more Kagome finally felt human again. Sighing she put down the fork and knife, she had, had enough. Looking up she found that Kouga was still staring at her, strange man.
"Thank you for the food and stuff but I need to go back to my friends now." His face was kept expressionless all he did have give a curt nod.
"Of course lady but before you go I would like to know your name."
Kagome felt herself blushing when she remembered that she didn't give him her name when he introduced himself to her. "O of course my name is Higurashi Kagome and I really need to get back now, sorry." Getting up from her seat Kagome went the same way she had come.
Kouga just watched her go not even removing his eyes from her retrieving back when some one else came in the room. "So Sesshô maru curiosity got the better of you after all."
The dark shadowy form stopped next to Kouga looking at the girl as she closed the door. "She one of your stray pets?
Ruffling his fur Kouga stood up. "Not just a stray pet Sesshô maru, this one might turn out to be worth holding on to." With that said the wolf demon left the room to get some sleep.
Sneering at Kouga's back Sesshô maru looked at the now closed door. So the wolfs interest was sparked by this girl that was certainly a piece of information to keep in mind. He had to look up some information on her, this girl Higurashi Kagome. You better watch out girl.
Morning light peeped through the closed curtains waking Miroku up. Yawning the monk got up from the floor and stretched himself. Rubbing his eyes he looked around to see that all his companions where still fast asleep. An evil grin appeared on his face when he thought of the possibility's this situation presented him.
Outside the canteen guest woke up to an angry woman yelling at some one. MIROKU YOU HENTAI MOVE YOUR BODY OR YOU WILL WISH YOU HAD. Followed by definite smashing sounds and a window shattering. "Sango dear there is no need to get so work up I was only intended to wake you."
"Wake me my ass, you could have don that just by shaking me, you didn't have to touch my........... Gods you're a disgusting hentai."
Deciding to leave the hall before the party would get out and find them, the other party members moved there case real fast. Well some, actually the male half got dragged along by the female half, who clearly didn't want to listen to this contrary to the male half who where all smiling broadly about the actions of this person called Miroku.
Inu yasha and Kagome woke up to the yelling of an enraged Sango who was now chasing Miroku with a frying pan. Vaguely Kagome wondered where she had found it; it didn't come from the cupboards.
By his third round Miroku was out of luck slipping over one of the sugar packages on the ground. Falling on his back with arms flying wildly he was quite a funny sight. Lucky for him Sango thought so to and stopped chasing.
Throwing the frying pan on the couch she had been sleeping on Sango went to the windows to opened the curtains and suck in her breath. "Kagome come look at this."
Dragging herself from her couch Kagome went to Sango to see what had her so surprised. When she reached the window she didn't need to look for long, the sight she got presented with caused her to suck in her own breath.
Irritated by the behavior from the two females Inu yasha went to take a look himself. When he got to the window he shook his head in disbelieve. "What are you girls so mesmerized about its only snow."
Without looking away from the sight Kagome answered him. "But I never saw it like this before."
"Not to mention that we ever saw Tokyo like this before, it's a sight from a fairy tale." Sango added.
Rolling his eyes at the two females' Inu yasha went to the exit. "Well whatever, but if you want to walk home its fine by me I'm going."
Tearing there eyes from the view Sango and Kagome went after him. All that snow might look pretty but that didn't make it less cold to walk through. Miroku was last in line and the only one wondering why some of the people seemed to have forgotten there stuff in the hall.
Getting there coats from a rather ruffled and grumpy looking servant, the four went on there survival trip to get to Inu yasha's rover. With the snow reaching up to there knee's it was going to be hard at least.
Taking the front Inu yasha made a small path for the others to walk in. Sango was second, Kagome third and Miroku broad up the rear. In goose step they made there way to the car, they only had two tense moments both of which Sango slipped only to be couth by Kagome who was kept on her feet by a helpful Miroku.
It was a god thing Kagome was third otherwise there would have probably been a snow fight. Finally they got to Inu yasha's snowed in car. He didn't seem bothered by this; just made the doors snow free and unlocked them so the rest could get in.
Sitting in the back with Miroku, Kagome was wondering if it was safe to drive. She wanted to ask but Sango bead her to it. "Uhm Inu yasha you sure this is going to work I mean......... okay you just don't get us killed."
Inu yasha had probably given her one of his famous butt out of my business glares. "Don't worry this car can take on any kind of weather."
Kagome doubted that but decided to not voice this opinion; Inu yasha's glares could some times be pretty scary especially when he got that red glow in his eyes. From what Kikyo had told her it was better to hide when that happened and not come out until you where certain that he was back to normal.
When Inu yasha got the engine running and the car started to move Kagome got hold on the chair before her and closed her eyes. She didn't want to see what was going to happen, but it probably involved crashing against a wall or something just as hard.
From the top level to black dots could be seen standing behind the windows, both dots followed the movements of the group with interest and both moved away when the car was out of sight.
It took them 45 minutes to get back at the tavern but they where whole and not even slightly shaken from there ride. Kagome and Sango got out at the same time, followed by Miroku. Lowering her head to look inside the car Kagome gave Inu yasha a smile. "Thanks for the eventful evening we all enjoyed it a lot, and I really mean enjoy."
He gave her one of his rare smiles before closing the door of the passenger seat and restarting the engine. The three of them watched him ride away at a very slow pace. Deciding it was time for them to get inside Sango turn to the tavern. "I don't now about you guys but I'm going to warm my feet by a nice warm fire."
Careful to follow the path Sango was making Kagome followed her. Miroku once again in the back. Before she went inside Kagome looked at the street, even hells kitchen looked like a scene from the movie the nutcracker. But instead of giving her a warm feeling this sight just gave Kagome the chills.
Being the last Miroku closed the door trying not to get to much snow inside. When he turned to go to the privet rooms he found that Sango and Kagome where being holed up by a pale looking Mrs. Kitsune who was fringing her hands like they where trying to wrestle each other.
Coming up behind them Miroku was too curious for once that he forgot about Sango's bottom. "Ye one's I'm so clad yu're back, ther is a message boy upstairs' in the living room. Hurry he doesn't look to gut."
Exchanging sight Kagome and Sango rushed upstairs leaving Miroku with a frantic Mrs. Kitsune. Things better haven't gone wrong or they could expect a visit from Naraku any moment.
A/n: well here's another chapter, let me know what you're thinking. I love reviews just as much as any other author.