Disclaimer: here we go again, no I don't own them.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 5
Kagome was standing in front of the man high mirror looking herself over. Tonight was the night of collecting, everything was taken care of Miroku had said four day's ago and he sure had taken care of it including not telling Kagome that it was a dress up ball.
Now it wasn't that Kagome disliked dress up party's it was just her current costume she was despising. Of course Mrs. Kitsune's handy work was fabulous but that didn't chance the fact that she was wearing a sheep's costume, a freaking sheep.
Why couldn't she have made a wolf's costume or a pirate or if there was no other way a shepherdess costume, but no she had to be a sheep. She looked like something that had accidentally been in an explosion, her whole costume made her look poofy and then you had the pink bows.
Unnoticed by Kagome Miroku and Sango had come into her room to see if she was ready to go to the ball. "Well Kagome you look absolutely adorable, I must say Sango has chosen a nice costume for you."
Turning around slowly Kagome faced the two evil doers. "You, you chose this for me. You know what I'm not going I look......... o I don't know, I'm just not going any more I look like a fool or better yet like a blow fish except with hair instead of prickles."
Waving his hands in a restful manner, Miroku made sure he was close to the door for an easy escape if she didn't like the costume she would like the rest even less. "Now, now Kagome chan no need to get puffy, no! No hitting I was only joking." Standing outside the room now, Miroku continued his explanation.
"Your costume is only a part, you see you only get into the ball if you have a partner, well since Inu yasha had agreed to get you in and he wouldn't wear any kind of costume Sango came up with the idea of a herd dog with his sheep."
"Quite simple really."
Breathing deeply in and out to relax a bit Kagome got herself so far that she wasn't going to pounce on the two partners of crime, to make her wear this ridicules outfit just because Inu yasha didn't want to wear one, wait a minute did he say Inu yasha.
"Miroku please tell me I didn't hear you say that Inu yasha is going to take me there."
Looking uncomfortable at Sango who wasn't really helping just watching the whole scene with that amused look of hers, she certainly wasn't going to risk getting Kagome's attention on her role in the whole thing.
"Well you see Kagome we had to get you a partner and Inu yasha was willing so I saw no reason for him not to take you."
Slamming her fist in her tights or what she could reach from her tights, Kagome was practically steaming. "Do you remember the last time he went or did you conveniently forgot about that."
"Well did you?
Scratching his head nervously Miroku flashed her one of his goofy smiles. "Yes I remember quite well I was there."
"Then pry tell me why he is coming this time."
Outside a horn was blowing impatiently. "O I think your ride is here Kagome now hast yourself you wouldn't wanna be late."
Before the stunned girl could do anything Miroku had grabbed her wrist and was dragging her down and outside into Inu yasha's rover. Squeezing her in the passenger seat her locked the door giving Inu yasha a wink before waving them goodbye. The rover took of.
After a few seconds of being bewildered Kagome came to herself again, seriously ticked of at the trick Miroku had just played at her she opened her window sticking her head out. In the distance the monk could be made out.
"You, big trouble when I get back. You hear me Miroku."
Next to Inu yasha rolled his eyes to the ceiling thereby missing a duck trying to escape the car wheels, a sickening crunch made it clear that he didn't make it. Inu yasha's eyes went strait back to the route at that sound noticing the blood spatters on the hood.
'Oy bitch now look what you made me do, now I have to go to the garage to get the dent out and I just washed it too."
Tucking her head back in Kagome had a vain at her temple that was popping with every heartbeat. "So and that has to make me feel sorry, have you looked at what I'm forced to wear yet or don't you ever look at your surroundings."
"O wait I know the answer to that it's splattered across your hood."
Getting a little ticked of himself Inu yasha turned to Kagome. "Know listen to me bitch I'm doing this as a favor to my dead wife's family, but that doesn't mean I would feel sorry to dump you of in the middle of some forsaken forest."
Sinking in her chair Kagome decided that staring to the outside view was more preferable than keep arguing with Inu yasha she new him fully capable of what he just said, he did it before.
"Good choice."
She decided to ignore that too. It was much better to concentrate at the upcoming task. Now what had Miroku told her about the guest going to the ball. It was one of his more important tasked when preparing for a collectors day.
Kagome felt her body relaxing when she thought about the information. First and most important there where no youkai's well accept Inu yasha but he didn't count. Then there where the names of people that where richest and who most likely wouldn't want to go to the police giving up missing jewelry or money because they hadn't gotten it fairly themselves.
It was this particular group Kagome would be stealing from they had lots on them and would probably never go to the police. Well there where always the one or two oddballs but as long as the complains where kept so little the longer Kagome and Sango would be able to steal.
And according to there last calculations they would have to keep this up one more year and they'd be able to slowly pay of all debts to Naraku. But until that day arrived they had to be more careful than any other member from the society, the risk of getting caught was higher for them than the others but if they got to pay of there debts it was worth it.
Staring out of the widow Kagome was vaguely aware that buildings where being replaced by tree's and bushes, they had left town. only a few miles more and they would be at there destination.
Squinting his eyes Inu yasha followed the outlines of a dark form running through the woods, if he wasn't mistaken that was one of Kouga's wolfs following them. Briefly looking at the woman sitting beside him he looked forward again the dark figure was gone but he knew what he had seen and on second thought the wolf was probably following Kagome.
But what was Kouga's reason for letting the girl being watched by his wolfs he could very easily let some of his henchmen do that task. Inu yasha's golden eyes grew cold when he thought of a few reasons but discarded each and every one.
Being caught up in his thoughts Inu yasha didn't notice that more dark forms where now following the car closely. Clenching his jaw Inu yasha dropped the case Kouga never made much sense and he certainly wasn't making any now.
Kagome was totally blissful ignorant about anything going on outside, she was trying to locate the giant white building she glimpsed between the trees. Every now and then the building could be seen but never long enough to get a clear picture from it.
After a few more curves the building finally came in full view, it was a replica of the building she had seen in the movie north and south. At least at first sight when you got closer you saw that the building was much more decorated and if she wasn't mistaken the building was yellow and not white like she first thought.
Riding up the driveway Kagome had to admit this was the biggest house she had ever seen it seemed to go on and on and on. Did it ever end? Waiting for the car to stop Kagome unbuckled the seatbelt Miroku had put around her.
Coming to a stop Inu yasha waited for one of the boy's waiting by the door to come to them. After a few minutes one of them finally came down. Meanwhile Kagome was forcing her body through the door it wasn't easy in this size.
The other boys by the door went inside with there hands before there faces but that didn't stop Kagome from hearing there chuckle's. She was never going to wear a sheep costume for the rest of her life.
In the end Inu yasha had to pull her out because her rear had gotten stuck and she couldn't get it lose without help. Could this night get anymore embarrassing, making a pleading look to the dark sky Kagome went after Inu yasha who was already close to the door.
That's when it happened, a figure pushed Kagome in the back hard taking her down to the ground, finally the costume came in handy cushioning the blow. Putting her hands out Kagome started to get up and face the offender but another body fell on top of her making it impossible for Kagome to get up by herself, damn costume.
Deciding to call out for Inu yasha she lifted her head up only to come face to face with a big brown wolf. Swallowing hard and blinking Kagome found herself speechless. The wolfs mouth fell open in a attempt of smiling any way it looked like smiling to Kagome and it gave her the shivers, the next moment everything went black and she saw no more.
Waiting by the door Inu yasha finally decided to check up on the girl since she was taking an awfully long time getting up those stairs, it weren't that many. Going outside he looked around sheep girl was nowhere to be seen, he did smell wolfs do. "Shit."
Running back onto the drive he sniffed the scents lingering franticly, stopping at a certain spot where Kagome's smell and the wolfs mingled he clenched his fist against his legs; the damn wolfs had taken her. How could he have not guessed that was the reason why the wolfs where following them. He better go make some phone calls.
Sighting loudly Inu yasha went back up to the building some times he thought that a mobile phone could be handy after all.
humming a soft tune Miroku went back inside the tavern not at all worried about Kagome's parting shot, after all he was used to the two woman he lived with. And most of the times after they had cooled down enough there bloodlust disappeared, this was just one of those times.
Looking at the grandfather clock behind the bar he learned that it was well past eleven, time to go upstairs or he would miss out on the ice tea and Mrs. Kitsune's cookies. Thinking about what kind of cookie he would be having tonight Miroku felt even better.
Coming into the living room he found that Sango and Shippô had taken over the couch completely, leaving no room for any body else. Shrugging his shoulders he poured himself a glass of ice tea and lingered above the tin containing the cookies settling on a strawberry covert one.
Going to the jigsaw table Miroku carefully placed his glass and cookie so he wouldn't mess up the puzzle he was almost done and he didn't feel like starting over again. Taking his seat he was soon absorbed into the puzzle.
On the couch Sango and Shippô were watching Oprah this time it was about the best gifts. Groaning loudly when the whole audience got a supper expensive camcorder Sango decided to treat herself with another cookie, the world just wasn't fair.
Here they were having a hard time trying to keep there tavern every two weeks and there people were getting all kinds of free goodies. Shifting over to make place for Mrs. Kitsune Sango sunk into the couch further new expansive bags where the next gift.
Deciding to stop the torture Sango grabbed the remote control and chanced the channel, stopping by a program about leopards. Soon all three where groaning when they saw the cute little baby leopard getting killed to make fur coats from them, another channel.
After trying various channels Sango pushed the red button making the screen go black, a collective sigh from everybody on the couch reached Miroku's ears. "No luck tonight?
That got him a glare from Sango. "We could always play a card game until Kagome returns."
Staring at him long and hard Sango decided to take the bite. "Okay but I'm deciding on what game we play."
Miroku nodded his head obediently. Leaving his place he went to retrieve cards and joined the rest sitting at the breakfast table, it was a good thing this one room was so roomy otherwise they would have never been able to get even half the stuff in.
After Sango winning the sixth time in a row Miroku got this nagging suspicion that she wasn't playing fairly but he shrug it of. Surly Sango wouldn't do such a thing, would she? Deciding to keep an eye on her Miroku waited for Mrs. Kitsune to deal the cards this round was his.
The phone started ringing Miroku ignored it and looked at his cards, bingo this time it would be his voice calling gin. Looking up from his cards he saw everybody watching him and the phone was still ringing, taking no chances he took the cards with to the phone.
"Moshi, moshi Miroku speaking."
"O Inu yasha why are you calling."
"Sorry couldn't follow you there you really have to speak slower."
"Kagome kidnapped by wolfs, well maybe that sheep costume wasn't such a good idea."
"..........."
Turning to the others Miroku's face was whiter than ghosts the cards and the phone slipped out of his hands, that was all Sango and Mrs. Kitsune needed to know. Shoving there chairs back each took of to there own room, it was going to be a busy night.
Coming to his senses Miroku picked the dangling phone up. "Meet us at point E24 from there we'll get us a better car and weaponry and Inu yasha no solo actions this time we can't afford to."
Frowning he the phone back on the receiver he rushed to his own room but before leaving the living room he turned to Shippô. "Just do the same you always do."
Rolling his eyes the small fox went of to close the whole house not just with normal locks but also with charms and spells, the building would be impenetrable.
Downstairs Sango and Mrs. Kitsune were waiting for Miroku to arrive. Sango was wearing a black body suit with pink adornments and a giant boomerang strapped to her back, Mrs. Kitsune was dressed to go but had made a package containing medical supplies she and her son would guard the home front.
Sango let out a sigh when Miroku came down wearing his monk garbs and a staff. Taking the package from Mrs. Kitsune Miroku and Sango set of. But before they were even out of the street Miroku placed a hand on Sango's shoulder.
Stopping the girl looked at him questionly. "We're going to get Black Panther, he knows the whole city he will be a great help to finding Kagome."
Clenching her fist Sango thought of that annoying man but then a picture of a tight up Kagome crossed her mind. Unclenching her fist she set of towards his house not waiting for Miroku to follow her.
Shaking his head at her strange behavior Miroku set of after her, sometimes Sango made no sense at all. From the expression on her face he saw that the idea of getting Black Panther wasn't to her liking, but why?
Trying to keep up with Sango's speed they where at there destination in no time at all. Sango had already knocked on the door and was waiting with her arms crossed before her chest looking angry and ready to strangle the first person who ticked her of.
Miroku decided he wouldn't be that person and stood a little back. Black Panther didn't let them wait long this time and when he opened the door he was already wearing a suit that looked like Sango's but with green adornments.
But instead of having one weapon Black Panther carried what seemed to be an endless supply of knives and daggers. Looking at Sango and Miroku Black Panther just stepped outside and closed the door behind him.
Letting out a sigh of relieve Miroku took the lead and set course for point E24. It was an abandoned parking place just outside hells kitchen. At day time children came here to play baseball or soccer at night it was a much used meeting place for the society.
One of the safest to Loverboy self had made sure of that using the most ancient spells to make this place unplottable for any of Naraku's man or Naraku himself. Reaching there location he saw that there was no sign of Inu yasha yet, they would have to wait for him.
Sitting down at a wooded crate Miroku felt Black Panther presence standing before him it was time to explain. Looking up at the red head he shoved a crate towards Black Panther with his foot so that he could sit opposite from Miroku.
When Black Panther sat himself down Miroku started explaining Sango hovering behind him. She hadn't heard what Inu yasha had said to Miroku either and she wanted to know. "we just got a call from a friend that Thunder Ghost is kidnapped by wolfs, the person who she is taken to is named Kouga and since we know next to nothing about him and because of who and what Thunder Ghost is we have to get her back pronto."
At that Sango seated herself next to Miroku. "I've heard of Kouga he's a wolf demon about as rich as Sesshô maru and from what I know those two are old childhood friends."
Shaking his head Black Panther corrected her. "That's not all they are partners in business working together by pretending not to work together, they're Naraku's biggest enemy in his legal business, he's tried killing them on many occasions but never even succeeded in getting close."
"If even Kouga has a hold of Kagome it will be very difficult to get her back, if not impossible."
Giving Black Panther an angry look Miroku turned to Sango who was growing more worried by this new information. A worried Sango didn't fight as good as a normal Sango and that was something they certainly couldn't use at the moment.
Putting a hand on her knee Miroku lend towards her expecting her to sock him one on the nose any minute. "Don't worry Flaming Soul you know that we're going with the best and don't forget we've got ourselves an angle if Kouga is friends with Sesshô maru."
Before any of them could say any more Inu yasha's old rover entered the scene. Pocking his head out of the window he took in the sight before him. "Well are you ladies going to just sit there or are you getting in?
One of these days the hanyou would meet some one who did take offence from his rude language and Miroku hoped he could be there to be a witness what would happen to the dog demon than.
Getting in beside Inu yasha leaving the back seat to Sango and Black Panther, Miroku made sure to put his seatbelt on. No sooner was every body seated or Inu yasha took of burning rubber.
Glancing sideways towards Miroku Inu yasha let out an irritated well?
Rolling his eyes Miroku made himself comfortable before answering his question. "There's a chance of plan, take us to your brother."
That was something Inu yasha certainly wasn't suspecting. Making an unsuspected swerve sending Miroku into the door and Sango into Black Panther he gave the monk his full attention.
"What do you need my brother for, that asshole wouldn't help us even if it would keep him from dieing."
Sitting back up Miroku got green in the face when he noticed that Inu yasha was paying absolutely no attention to the road what so ever. "Inu yasha please watch the road if we're dead we wont be able to help anybody."
Much to everybody's relieve Inu yasha's eyes returned to the road it turned out that, that wasn't making hid driving better at all. Sango after watching how they nearly missed another car went to sit close to Black Panther for comfort.
"Well are you going to tell my or what."
Closing his eyes so he wouldn't have to see how Inu yasha was driving Miroku explained the rest. "well you said that the wolfs would take her to Kouga and since Kouga and Sesshô maru are not only childhood friends but business partners as well he may be able to help us."
Letting out a snort Inu yasha changed directions and headed for Sesshô maru's mansion. He didn't really expect him to help but if he did his friends a favor by bringing them there who was he to say no. they would find out soon enough what Sesshô maru was really like.
"All right I'll take you there but don't forget that I warned you, Sesshô maru never helps anybody if it doesn't fit in his own plans and I'm pretty certain that Ka... Thunder Ghost belongs in that category."
Making another swing he set the car on the road heading out of Tokyo. Miroku had been prepared for it this time but a glance at the back seat told him that Sango and Black Panther hadn't. Both were tangled with each other and were quite busy getting themselves loose from each others body parts, what he wouldn't give to make a sneak picture this time.
The rest of the ride went remarkably well if you didn't count in the three near misses they had, containing one deer and two ducks. After two hours Sesshô maru's mansion came in view standing on a sloop looking over its surroundings.
Stopping by the stairs Inu yasha shut the engine down and stepped out a sarcastic smile crossed his face when he saw Sesshô maru's loyal toad servant coming out of the house waving his staff of heads above his head.
Leaping into the air Inu yasha avoided being roosted to death. Landing a couple of feet away from where he had been standing a giant boomerang swept by him heading strait for the toad. Sango made a perfect hit taking the toad out and getting the staff removed from his grip.
Looking at the hunter Inu yasha only received a shoulder shrug. Walking to the door Inu yasha made sure to walk over the toad as a repayment for what he had just done it wasn't as satisfying as when the toad would have been conscious.
Throwing the door wide open Inu yasha went for the study it was the only place Sesshô maru would be this late hour. Behind him Miroku, Sango and Black Panther followed him looking at the surroundings with aw; every single piece was worth a lot of money even the simplest looking.
Apparently Sesshô maru wasn't one to go for the cheap fake stuff. Following Inu yasha he leaded them through quite a few corridors before taking a narrow stair down into what probably in a normal house was the basement.
They stopped in front of a soft gleaming oak door there were no sign saying what it was but it just radiated power telling everybody that the master resided here. Not bothering to knock Inu yasha just walked in looking around and finding his older half brother by the hearth.
It looked like he was suspecting them to come around today and was only irritated that it took them longer than he had suspected. "Well brother what brings you here." The word brother was almost spit out as if it tasted filthy.
Not bothering to answer Inu yasha bade Miroku and the rest to come in, Sesshô maru didn't even look surprised and some how this disturbed Sango as if he knew they would be coming, maybe he is behind the attack also.
Deciding that Miroku could do the talking, Sango stayed near the door so she could keep an eye on the whole situation from over there and step in when she needed to.
Being confronted with a youkai of Sesshô maru's caliber was quite unnerving as Miroku found out. He had a feeling that his whole person was being weight and only found amusing. Trying to ignore the feeling of dread he laid all his cards on the table.
"We're here because one of our friends is being held captive by your friend Kouga; we want and need your help."
Sesshô maru only raised his silver eyebrows and only those who were looking for it could see the tiny smile crossing his face. Keeping silent a little longer just to pester the humans he finally got up and went to his desk the tip of his tail trailing behind him.
"Yes I was expecting such a move from Kouga he took longer than I thought he would. As for the help you're requesting you're right you need it. Normally I would disgrace myself by helping humans, but in this one I have my own interest we are talking about the Higurashi girl right."
Inu yasha had seated himself before the shock made him fall on the ground. Seeing his brother dressed in his usual attire a white hoari and hakama he looked every bit the cold taiyoukai Inu yasha was used to but then he said something like that it took him completely by surprise.
Miroku's mouth had fallen open but he could produce a nod confirming Sesshô maru's question. All Sango could think about was what interested the dog demon in her friend a glance in Black Panther direction didn't make her any wiser he showed as much emotion as the demon standing by the desk.
Satisfied with there reactions Sesshô maru picked up the phone dialing a number he new of by heart. Keeping an eye on the lot of them to make sure they wouldn't touch something he waited for the phone to be picked up, he didn't have to wait long.
"Are the supplies ready?
"Tell them I'm coming and that I'm bringing guests with me." The last was said with amusement in his voice, giving Sango an even stronger feeling of dread.
Placing the receiver back Sesshô maru left the room not bothering on looking if the rest was following him that was up to them. In the room everybody was a bit confused but it didn't take them long to figure out that if they didn't follow they were going to be left behind, spurting to the door they caught up with the youkai lord.
Kagome hold up, we're coming for you.
A/n: I bet you're all wondering how Sesshô maru knows what's going on before they even tell him about it, well maybe he just got very good servants or maybe not. Now don't forget to tell me what you've think about my story.
HELLS KITCHEN
BY PANTHERA1984
CHAPTER 5
Kagome was standing in front of the man high mirror looking herself over. Tonight was the night of collecting, everything was taken care of Miroku had said four day's ago and he sure had taken care of it including not telling Kagome that it was a dress up ball.
Now it wasn't that Kagome disliked dress up party's it was just her current costume she was despising. Of course Mrs. Kitsune's handy work was fabulous but that didn't chance the fact that she was wearing a sheep's costume, a freaking sheep.
Why couldn't she have made a wolf's costume or a pirate or if there was no other way a shepherdess costume, but no she had to be a sheep. She looked like something that had accidentally been in an explosion, her whole costume made her look poofy and then you had the pink bows.
Unnoticed by Kagome Miroku and Sango had come into her room to see if she was ready to go to the ball. "Well Kagome you look absolutely adorable, I must say Sango has chosen a nice costume for you."
Turning around slowly Kagome faced the two evil doers. "You, you chose this for me. You know what I'm not going I look......... o I don't know, I'm just not going any more I look like a fool or better yet like a blow fish except with hair instead of prickles."
Waving his hands in a restful manner, Miroku made sure he was close to the door for an easy escape if she didn't like the costume she would like the rest even less. "Now, now Kagome chan no need to get puffy, no! No hitting I was only joking." Standing outside the room now, Miroku continued his explanation.
"Your costume is only a part, you see you only get into the ball if you have a partner, well since Inu yasha had agreed to get you in and he wouldn't wear any kind of costume Sango came up with the idea of a herd dog with his sheep."
"Quite simple really."
Breathing deeply in and out to relax a bit Kagome got herself so far that she wasn't going to pounce on the two partners of crime, to make her wear this ridicules outfit just because Inu yasha didn't want to wear one, wait a minute did he say Inu yasha.
"Miroku please tell me I didn't hear you say that Inu yasha is going to take me there."
Looking uncomfortable at Sango who wasn't really helping just watching the whole scene with that amused look of hers, she certainly wasn't going to risk getting Kagome's attention on her role in the whole thing.
"Well you see Kagome we had to get you a partner and Inu yasha was willing so I saw no reason for him not to take you."
Slamming her fist in her tights or what she could reach from her tights, Kagome was practically steaming. "Do you remember the last time he went or did you conveniently forgot about that."
"Well did you?
Scratching his head nervously Miroku flashed her one of his goofy smiles. "Yes I remember quite well I was there."
"Then pry tell me why he is coming this time."
Outside a horn was blowing impatiently. "O I think your ride is here Kagome now hast yourself you wouldn't wanna be late."
Before the stunned girl could do anything Miroku had grabbed her wrist and was dragging her down and outside into Inu yasha's rover. Squeezing her in the passenger seat her locked the door giving Inu yasha a wink before waving them goodbye. The rover took of.
After a few seconds of being bewildered Kagome came to herself again, seriously ticked of at the trick Miroku had just played at her she opened her window sticking her head out. In the distance the monk could be made out.
"You, big trouble when I get back. You hear me Miroku."
Next to Inu yasha rolled his eyes to the ceiling thereby missing a duck trying to escape the car wheels, a sickening crunch made it clear that he didn't make it. Inu yasha's eyes went strait back to the route at that sound noticing the blood spatters on the hood.
'Oy bitch now look what you made me do, now I have to go to the garage to get the dent out and I just washed it too."
Tucking her head back in Kagome had a vain at her temple that was popping with every heartbeat. "So and that has to make me feel sorry, have you looked at what I'm forced to wear yet or don't you ever look at your surroundings."
"O wait I know the answer to that it's splattered across your hood."
Getting a little ticked of himself Inu yasha turned to Kagome. "Know listen to me bitch I'm doing this as a favor to my dead wife's family, but that doesn't mean I would feel sorry to dump you of in the middle of some forsaken forest."
Sinking in her chair Kagome decided that staring to the outside view was more preferable than keep arguing with Inu yasha she new him fully capable of what he just said, he did it before.
"Good choice."
She decided to ignore that too. It was much better to concentrate at the upcoming task. Now what had Miroku told her about the guest going to the ball. It was one of his more important tasked when preparing for a collectors day.
Kagome felt her body relaxing when she thought about the information. First and most important there where no youkai's well accept Inu yasha but he didn't count. Then there where the names of people that where richest and who most likely wouldn't want to go to the police giving up missing jewelry or money because they hadn't gotten it fairly themselves.
It was this particular group Kagome would be stealing from they had lots on them and would probably never go to the police. Well there where always the one or two oddballs but as long as the complains where kept so little the longer Kagome and Sango would be able to steal.
And according to there last calculations they would have to keep this up one more year and they'd be able to slowly pay of all debts to Naraku. But until that day arrived they had to be more careful than any other member from the society, the risk of getting caught was higher for them than the others but if they got to pay of there debts it was worth it.
Staring out of the widow Kagome was vaguely aware that buildings where being replaced by tree's and bushes, they had left town. only a few miles more and they would be at there destination.
Squinting his eyes Inu yasha followed the outlines of a dark form running through the woods, if he wasn't mistaken that was one of Kouga's wolfs following them. Briefly looking at the woman sitting beside him he looked forward again the dark figure was gone but he knew what he had seen and on second thought the wolf was probably following Kagome.
But what was Kouga's reason for letting the girl being watched by his wolfs he could very easily let some of his henchmen do that task. Inu yasha's golden eyes grew cold when he thought of a few reasons but discarded each and every one.
Being caught up in his thoughts Inu yasha didn't notice that more dark forms where now following the car closely. Clenching his jaw Inu yasha dropped the case Kouga never made much sense and he certainly wasn't making any now.
Kagome was totally blissful ignorant about anything going on outside, she was trying to locate the giant white building she glimpsed between the trees. Every now and then the building could be seen but never long enough to get a clear picture from it.
After a few more curves the building finally came in full view, it was a replica of the building she had seen in the movie north and south. At least at first sight when you got closer you saw that the building was much more decorated and if she wasn't mistaken the building was yellow and not white like she first thought.
Riding up the driveway Kagome had to admit this was the biggest house she had ever seen it seemed to go on and on and on. Did it ever end? Waiting for the car to stop Kagome unbuckled the seatbelt Miroku had put around her.
Coming to a stop Inu yasha waited for one of the boy's waiting by the door to come to them. After a few minutes one of them finally came down. Meanwhile Kagome was forcing her body through the door it wasn't easy in this size.
The other boys by the door went inside with there hands before there faces but that didn't stop Kagome from hearing there chuckle's. She was never going to wear a sheep costume for the rest of her life.
In the end Inu yasha had to pull her out because her rear had gotten stuck and she couldn't get it lose without help. Could this night get anymore embarrassing, making a pleading look to the dark sky Kagome went after Inu yasha who was already close to the door.
That's when it happened, a figure pushed Kagome in the back hard taking her down to the ground, finally the costume came in handy cushioning the blow. Putting her hands out Kagome started to get up and face the offender but another body fell on top of her making it impossible for Kagome to get up by herself, damn costume.
Deciding to call out for Inu yasha she lifted her head up only to come face to face with a big brown wolf. Swallowing hard and blinking Kagome found herself speechless. The wolfs mouth fell open in a attempt of smiling any way it looked like smiling to Kagome and it gave her the shivers, the next moment everything went black and she saw no more.
Waiting by the door Inu yasha finally decided to check up on the girl since she was taking an awfully long time getting up those stairs, it weren't that many. Going outside he looked around sheep girl was nowhere to be seen, he did smell wolfs do. "Shit."
Running back onto the drive he sniffed the scents lingering franticly, stopping at a certain spot where Kagome's smell and the wolfs mingled he clenched his fist against his legs; the damn wolfs had taken her. How could he have not guessed that was the reason why the wolfs where following them. He better go make some phone calls.
Sighting loudly Inu yasha went back up to the building some times he thought that a mobile phone could be handy after all.
humming a soft tune Miroku went back inside the tavern not at all worried about Kagome's parting shot, after all he was used to the two woman he lived with. And most of the times after they had cooled down enough there bloodlust disappeared, this was just one of those times.
Looking at the grandfather clock behind the bar he learned that it was well past eleven, time to go upstairs or he would miss out on the ice tea and Mrs. Kitsune's cookies. Thinking about what kind of cookie he would be having tonight Miroku felt even better.
Coming into the living room he found that Sango and Shippô had taken over the couch completely, leaving no room for any body else. Shrugging his shoulders he poured himself a glass of ice tea and lingered above the tin containing the cookies settling on a strawberry covert one.
Going to the jigsaw table Miroku carefully placed his glass and cookie so he wouldn't mess up the puzzle he was almost done and he didn't feel like starting over again. Taking his seat he was soon absorbed into the puzzle.
On the couch Sango and Shippô were watching Oprah this time it was about the best gifts. Groaning loudly when the whole audience got a supper expensive camcorder Sango decided to treat herself with another cookie, the world just wasn't fair.
Here they were having a hard time trying to keep there tavern every two weeks and there people were getting all kinds of free goodies. Shifting over to make place for Mrs. Kitsune Sango sunk into the couch further new expansive bags where the next gift.
Deciding to stop the torture Sango grabbed the remote control and chanced the channel, stopping by a program about leopards. Soon all three where groaning when they saw the cute little baby leopard getting killed to make fur coats from them, another channel.
After trying various channels Sango pushed the red button making the screen go black, a collective sigh from everybody on the couch reached Miroku's ears. "No luck tonight?
That got him a glare from Sango. "We could always play a card game until Kagome returns."
Staring at him long and hard Sango decided to take the bite. "Okay but I'm deciding on what game we play."
Miroku nodded his head obediently. Leaving his place he went to retrieve cards and joined the rest sitting at the breakfast table, it was a good thing this one room was so roomy otherwise they would have never been able to get even half the stuff in.
After Sango winning the sixth time in a row Miroku got this nagging suspicion that she wasn't playing fairly but he shrug it of. Surly Sango wouldn't do such a thing, would she? Deciding to keep an eye on her Miroku waited for Mrs. Kitsune to deal the cards this round was his.
The phone started ringing Miroku ignored it and looked at his cards, bingo this time it would be his voice calling gin. Looking up from his cards he saw everybody watching him and the phone was still ringing, taking no chances he took the cards with to the phone.
"Moshi, moshi Miroku speaking."
"O Inu yasha why are you calling."
"Sorry couldn't follow you there you really have to speak slower."
"Kagome kidnapped by wolfs, well maybe that sheep costume wasn't such a good idea."
"..........."
Turning to the others Miroku's face was whiter than ghosts the cards and the phone slipped out of his hands, that was all Sango and Mrs. Kitsune needed to know. Shoving there chairs back each took of to there own room, it was going to be a busy night.
Coming to his senses Miroku picked the dangling phone up. "Meet us at point E24 from there we'll get us a better car and weaponry and Inu yasha no solo actions this time we can't afford to."
Frowning he the phone back on the receiver he rushed to his own room but before leaving the living room he turned to Shippô. "Just do the same you always do."
Rolling his eyes the small fox went of to close the whole house not just with normal locks but also with charms and spells, the building would be impenetrable.
Downstairs Sango and Mrs. Kitsune were waiting for Miroku to arrive. Sango was wearing a black body suit with pink adornments and a giant boomerang strapped to her back, Mrs. Kitsune was dressed to go but had made a package containing medical supplies she and her son would guard the home front.
Sango let out a sigh when Miroku came down wearing his monk garbs and a staff. Taking the package from Mrs. Kitsune Miroku and Sango set of. But before they were even out of the street Miroku placed a hand on Sango's shoulder.
Stopping the girl looked at him questionly. "We're going to get Black Panther, he knows the whole city he will be a great help to finding Kagome."
Clenching her fist Sango thought of that annoying man but then a picture of a tight up Kagome crossed her mind. Unclenching her fist she set of towards his house not waiting for Miroku to follow her.
Shaking his head at her strange behavior Miroku set of after her, sometimes Sango made no sense at all. From the expression on her face he saw that the idea of getting Black Panther wasn't to her liking, but why?
Trying to keep up with Sango's speed they where at there destination in no time at all. Sango had already knocked on the door and was waiting with her arms crossed before her chest looking angry and ready to strangle the first person who ticked her of.
Miroku decided he wouldn't be that person and stood a little back. Black Panther didn't let them wait long this time and when he opened the door he was already wearing a suit that looked like Sango's but with green adornments.
But instead of having one weapon Black Panther carried what seemed to be an endless supply of knives and daggers. Looking at Sango and Miroku Black Panther just stepped outside and closed the door behind him.
Letting out a sigh of relieve Miroku took the lead and set course for point E24. It was an abandoned parking place just outside hells kitchen. At day time children came here to play baseball or soccer at night it was a much used meeting place for the society.
One of the safest to Loverboy self had made sure of that using the most ancient spells to make this place unplottable for any of Naraku's man or Naraku himself. Reaching there location he saw that there was no sign of Inu yasha yet, they would have to wait for him.
Sitting down at a wooded crate Miroku felt Black Panther presence standing before him it was time to explain. Looking up at the red head he shoved a crate towards Black Panther with his foot so that he could sit opposite from Miroku.
When Black Panther sat himself down Miroku started explaining Sango hovering behind him. She hadn't heard what Inu yasha had said to Miroku either and she wanted to know. "we just got a call from a friend that Thunder Ghost is kidnapped by wolfs, the person who she is taken to is named Kouga and since we know next to nothing about him and because of who and what Thunder Ghost is we have to get her back pronto."
At that Sango seated herself next to Miroku. "I've heard of Kouga he's a wolf demon about as rich as Sesshô maru and from what I know those two are old childhood friends."
Shaking his head Black Panther corrected her. "That's not all they are partners in business working together by pretending not to work together, they're Naraku's biggest enemy in his legal business, he's tried killing them on many occasions but never even succeeded in getting close."
"If even Kouga has a hold of Kagome it will be very difficult to get her back, if not impossible."
Giving Black Panther an angry look Miroku turned to Sango who was growing more worried by this new information. A worried Sango didn't fight as good as a normal Sango and that was something they certainly couldn't use at the moment.
Putting a hand on her knee Miroku lend towards her expecting her to sock him one on the nose any minute. "Don't worry Flaming Soul you know that we're going with the best and don't forget we've got ourselves an angle if Kouga is friends with Sesshô maru."
Before any of them could say any more Inu yasha's old rover entered the scene. Pocking his head out of the window he took in the sight before him. "Well are you ladies going to just sit there or are you getting in?
One of these days the hanyou would meet some one who did take offence from his rude language and Miroku hoped he could be there to be a witness what would happen to the dog demon than.
Getting in beside Inu yasha leaving the back seat to Sango and Black Panther, Miroku made sure to put his seatbelt on. No sooner was every body seated or Inu yasha took of burning rubber.
Glancing sideways towards Miroku Inu yasha let out an irritated well?
Rolling his eyes Miroku made himself comfortable before answering his question. "There's a chance of plan, take us to your brother."
That was something Inu yasha certainly wasn't suspecting. Making an unsuspected swerve sending Miroku into the door and Sango into Black Panther he gave the monk his full attention.
"What do you need my brother for, that asshole wouldn't help us even if it would keep him from dieing."
Sitting back up Miroku got green in the face when he noticed that Inu yasha was paying absolutely no attention to the road what so ever. "Inu yasha please watch the road if we're dead we wont be able to help anybody."
Much to everybody's relieve Inu yasha's eyes returned to the road it turned out that, that wasn't making hid driving better at all. Sango after watching how they nearly missed another car went to sit close to Black Panther for comfort.
"Well are you going to tell my or what."
Closing his eyes so he wouldn't have to see how Inu yasha was driving Miroku explained the rest. "well you said that the wolfs would take her to Kouga and since Kouga and Sesshô maru are not only childhood friends but business partners as well he may be able to help us."
Letting out a snort Inu yasha changed directions and headed for Sesshô maru's mansion. He didn't really expect him to help but if he did his friends a favor by bringing them there who was he to say no. they would find out soon enough what Sesshô maru was really like.
"All right I'll take you there but don't forget that I warned you, Sesshô maru never helps anybody if it doesn't fit in his own plans and I'm pretty certain that Ka... Thunder Ghost belongs in that category."
Making another swing he set the car on the road heading out of Tokyo. Miroku had been prepared for it this time but a glance at the back seat told him that Sango and Black Panther hadn't. Both were tangled with each other and were quite busy getting themselves loose from each others body parts, what he wouldn't give to make a sneak picture this time.
The rest of the ride went remarkably well if you didn't count in the three near misses they had, containing one deer and two ducks. After two hours Sesshô maru's mansion came in view standing on a sloop looking over its surroundings.
Stopping by the stairs Inu yasha shut the engine down and stepped out a sarcastic smile crossed his face when he saw Sesshô maru's loyal toad servant coming out of the house waving his staff of heads above his head.
Leaping into the air Inu yasha avoided being roosted to death. Landing a couple of feet away from where he had been standing a giant boomerang swept by him heading strait for the toad. Sango made a perfect hit taking the toad out and getting the staff removed from his grip.
Looking at the hunter Inu yasha only received a shoulder shrug. Walking to the door Inu yasha made sure to walk over the toad as a repayment for what he had just done it wasn't as satisfying as when the toad would have been conscious.
Throwing the door wide open Inu yasha went for the study it was the only place Sesshô maru would be this late hour. Behind him Miroku, Sango and Black Panther followed him looking at the surroundings with aw; every single piece was worth a lot of money even the simplest looking.
Apparently Sesshô maru wasn't one to go for the cheap fake stuff. Following Inu yasha he leaded them through quite a few corridors before taking a narrow stair down into what probably in a normal house was the basement.
They stopped in front of a soft gleaming oak door there were no sign saying what it was but it just radiated power telling everybody that the master resided here. Not bothering to knock Inu yasha just walked in looking around and finding his older half brother by the hearth.
It looked like he was suspecting them to come around today and was only irritated that it took them longer than he had suspected. "Well brother what brings you here." The word brother was almost spit out as if it tasted filthy.
Not bothering to answer Inu yasha bade Miroku and the rest to come in, Sesshô maru didn't even look surprised and some how this disturbed Sango as if he knew they would be coming, maybe he is behind the attack also.
Deciding that Miroku could do the talking, Sango stayed near the door so she could keep an eye on the whole situation from over there and step in when she needed to.
Being confronted with a youkai of Sesshô maru's caliber was quite unnerving as Miroku found out. He had a feeling that his whole person was being weight and only found amusing. Trying to ignore the feeling of dread he laid all his cards on the table.
"We're here because one of our friends is being held captive by your friend Kouga; we want and need your help."
Sesshô maru only raised his silver eyebrows and only those who were looking for it could see the tiny smile crossing his face. Keeping silent a little longer just to pester the humans he finally got up and went to his desk the tip of his tail trailing behind him.
"Yes I was expecting such a move from Kouga he took longer than I thought he would. As for the help you're requesting you're right you need it. Normally I would disgrace myself by helping humans, but in this one I have my own interest we are talking about the Higurashi girl right."
Inu yasha had seated himself before the shock made him fall on the ground. Seeing his brother dressed in his usual attire a white hoari and hakama he looked every bit the cold taiyoukai Inu yasha was used to but then he said something like that it took him completely by surprise.
Miroku's mouth had fallen open but he could produce a nod confirming Sesshô maru's question. All Sango could think about was what interested the dog demon in her friend a glance in Black Panther direction didn't make her any wiser he showed as much emotion as the demon standing by the desk.
Satisfied with there reactions Sesshô maru picked up the phone dialing a number he new of by heart. Keeping an eye on the lot of them to make sure they wouldn't touch something he waited for the phone to be picked up, he didn't have to wait long.
"Are the supplies ready?
"Tell them I'm coming and that I'm bringing guests with me." The last was said with amusement in his voice, giving Sango an even stronger feeling of dread.
Placing the receiver back Sesshô maru left the room not bothering on looking if the rest was following him that was up to them. In the room everybody was a bit confused but it didn't take them long to figure out that if they didn't follow they were going to be left behind, spurting to the door they caught up with the youkai lord.
Kagome hold up, we're coming for you.
A/n: I bet you're all wondering how Sesshô maru knows what's going on before they even tell him about it, well maybe he just got very good servants or maybe not. Now don't forget to tell me what you've think about my story.