Chapter 11
Miroku's Secret and Inuko's Discovery
*in an office building, a few people are rushing around. One woman with a blue suit is filing, One young man is typing away at a laptop, A slightly older blond woman is asleep at a desk, and she is jolted awake by a young man behind her*
Man: Get up..
Woman: *yawns* no..
Man: You want the dragon lady on you? She's been on the rampage.
Woman: This is unfair. Dont we have a union?..
Man: No, but we did insist on that vacation before. She got us where we are today, we owe her.
Woman: alright alright..
*Second woman,one with the one who was filing* You should call her soon before..
*the phone rings*
*The woman picks it up at the desk* Okay, here is what we have....
Lee: *on her phone in her bedroom. Its early morning* Okay, but still, what about the reports Tendo sent in. Did you incorporate that? ...yeah, I see. Thats not good enough, I want that perfected or it will never make it to the market.
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Blond Woman: Ok..*yawnnn* yes..I know, I know. We have been trained well...and..*pulls the phone away as she hears more from Lee* She aint in a good mood, you talk to her *shoves the phone to the man who woke her up and gets up to stretch*
*the woman in the blue suit frowns and shakes her head* Is she always so mean?
blond woman: Not at all. Its just like she's under a lot of stress lately. I think she is taking on extra projects that are really working her nerves. Actually, my daughter trasferred recently to her cousins school. They are good friends. *grabs her coffee and sips* I think Kayte might even have a crush on the boy *shakes her head smiling*
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*Lee is still acting a bit snippy on the phone, not her usual demeanor* I want those reports in by tomorrow morning. If those designs dont work I dont know what will. ...what?? Do you think I stay up all night for my own health? Yes...yes....alright! Fine, try that!!*hangs up* Whatever...*she flops on her bed and stairs at the ceiling, about to go to sleep when hears some noise, and peeks out of her door. She sees Miroku, dressed up for the day, grabbing his keys and heading out*
Lee: O..kay..
Sango: *is sleeping soundly, then begins to wake up* Miroku...*her eyes are still shut* Miroku will you check that...Miroku...*she lets her arm flop over to Miroku's side of the bed and feels he's not there* Huh..
*instead, Kotaku is there, curled up*
Sango: *looks over* Kotaku?
Kotaku: Hi..
Sango: What are you doing here?
Kotaku: *looks around and yawns* Not sure. Dad mustve put me here, *he rubs his eyes* Its too early to remember these things...
Sango: *shakes her head* So where is he..? *she gets up and looks around* Miroku...Miroku??
Miroku: *is already in his car, the one he had rented a few days before. He turns on the radio to Z104 and pulls out of the driveway. He adjusts his mirror, but just before he leaves, he sees Kita walk up in her pajamas*
Kita: You sure you want to do this?
Miroku: I'll be fine. Kotaku is keeping her company..
Kita: This isnt going to look too good..
Miroku: It will all work out in the end. Now get some rest, I dont need the whole
house up.
Kita: Bye pops..*turns around and walks back to the house*
Miroku: *looks down when she says that, but smiles and then leaves*
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*A school is seen being let out for the day. Finally, Inuko emerges and sits down on the steps with his friends*
Inuko: So Kayte, how did you do on that test?
Kayte: The same as I usually do...
Inuko: Did you even study?
Kayte: Of course not...i said I did the same as usual
Inuko: You are hopeless. And lucky. My mom would throw a fit if I came home with your grades..
Katyte: *glares*
Inuko: *smiles*
Shaun: So, did the "issue" ever get cleared up?
Inuko: *tugs at his scarf* Kinda. It was cleared with the principle that I wear this thing due to medical reasons.
Kayte: Can I see them?
Inuko: No, and the second I see you sneaking up behind me you'll regret it..
Shaun: I'd listen to him..
Kayte: Okay Okay.. Listen, Im gonna head out. Taking the shortcut to my aunts..
Inuko: See Ya..
Kayte: *walks away from the school and down the road. Taking a shortcut through an apartment complex, a man stops her*
Man: Hello, Kayte..
Kayte: Huh..Who are you?
Man: Give it to me..
Kayte: Give you what?
Man: Dont play games with me..
Kayte: I'd really appreciate it if you tell me what you are talking about...
Man: Too late... *he pulls back his claws, and slashes her. Kayte screams*
Shaun: *still at the school, hanging around.* I..thought I heard something.
Inuko: *heard it clearly and sniffs the air* blood..
Shaun: huh?
*Inuko takes off*
*A while later, he finds Kayte, bloodied up, lying on the ground. The man seemed to be toying with her*
Inuko: *growling, showing his fangs and claws. He tears off his scarf* Time to put the girl down..
Man: *turns* who are you?
Inuko: You won't live long to find out! *charges the guy in anger, but is easily blocked and thrown to the side*
Man: Inu...Yasha?
Inuko: Sorry to disappoint you, You aint getting it that easy!! *his eyes flash red as he prepares one of his
father's attacks*
Man: Hm. *just stands there, holding Kayte's body with one hand*
*a woman's voice* Let her go..
Man: What?
*Natsumi, out of nowhere it seems, appears and slaps the man to the ground* You idiot! You have no idea
what you are doing!!
Man: Im not the type to waste time!!
Natsumi: You fool, thats not Sokanon!
Inuko: *whispers* Sokanon?
Natsumi: Sakura Blast! *flips her wrist and the petals seem to float around him*
Man: *laughs* What is this? A pretty display...
Natsumi: You wish.. *the flowers flash red and form a barrier around him, electricuting him, frying him
to nothing but a mummy*
Inuko: *watches, almost in horror*
Natsumi: *glances once at Inuko and she and the body disappear*
Inuko: What the...*looks back to Kayte, lying on the ground* Kayte!!!
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*at the hospital, some children are talking about what happened to Kayte. Rumors mostly, everything from
an armed robbery to 3 guys jumping her. Inuko is leaning against the snack machine, downing a soda*
InuYasha: *walks up* You okay?
Inuko: Yeah...
InuYasha: You couldve took that guy...what happened?
Inuko: I didnt have a chance...that woman appeared and killed him...*shakes his head*
InuYasha: Either way, Ive been letting you slack off way too much. I thought it wouldnt come to this, but
it looks like you guys gotta be ready.
Inuko: *looks over*
InuYasha: My childhood sucked. I was hoping yours wouldnt be filled with crap, but fate bites like that
so it is. But, there is one difference in it, between you and I.
Inuko: Whats that?
InuYasha: *puts his hand on his son's shoulder* You arent alone *walks off*
Inuko: *smiles* Heh..
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*Sango and Kita are stuck waiting at a dentist office. Annoyed, Sango looks at her watch*
Sango: Miroku was supposed to pick us up an hour ago. And with Kagome and the others tied up, we're stuck here.
Kita: Cant we just take the bus?
Sango: No cash or bus tickets on me, and its way too far to walk. We are all the way in Virginia Beach, remember.
Kita: True.. *crosses her arms and looks up at the ceiling*
Sango: You know Kita, You remind me a lot of my brother Kohaku when he was your age. Except..*smiles*..hehe..
Kita: except what?
Sango: except you are a lot braver than he was. He would be nervous when my father and I would go out on demon hunts, he would be very timid. He trained hard though, and I knew he wouldnt let us down. Im just glad Naraku was defeated and he was set free...it hurt me so much when he was under his control..
Kita: *sighs*
Kotaku: *tugs on his mother* Can we go yet?
Sango: I just said your daddy is late in picking us up
Kotaku: There is this show I want to see..
Sango: *sighs* I know but you cant get everything you want!
Kotaku: *gulp*
Kita: Dont stress Sango...
Sango: Yeah, I shouldnt. But, being stranded out here just makes me nervous.
Kotaku: You afraid of the dentist?
Sango: No dear, I was referring to the presence I've been feeling lately. That something is coming.
Kita: Yeah, those guys after the Hinun Mingan, the creature features that keep popping up and killing people,
and the fact that our very lives are being toyed with like a playstation game..
Sango: *blinks*
Kita: What..
Sango: I have a feeling that this is only the tip of the iceberg..
Kotaku: *looks up worried*
Sango: *smiles* You'll be fine...both of you. Until then.. *grabs her phone and starts dialing* A certain someone better answer
this call!
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Miroku: *is riding along in his vehicle which he purchased recently, the music cranked up to maximum. his phone rings and he picks it
up* Hello *Turns down the volume*
*Sango is on the other line, sounding ticked off* Where are you?
Miroku: Running a few errands.
Sango: There was an attack on a young girl today. Looks like those demons are active again.
Miroku: I heard recently that the sudden deaths had stopped. They are blaming it on another SARS type illness.
Sango: But this time there was actually a pursuer, I believe. But this girl has no connection to anything is what bothers me.
Miroku: No energy was stolen, nothing was taken?
Sango: No...according to Inuko something was demanded from her. He thinks...
Miroku: I have to get going. Keep me updated, I should be home soon. *pulls up at an building and cuts off his phone. He
gets out and walks in* Finally, it took me forever to find this place.
*He gets out and walks into it. After finding the office, a beautiful young woman greets him*
Woman: Im glad you could make it... *tugs her outfit, her skirt is really really short and Miroku, of course, notices*
Miroku: Hm
Woman: You are..extremely attractive. You will be wonderful for some of our new clientel. *sits on her desk rather seductively*
Miroku: Well, about the payment.
Woman: More than you can image..
Miroku: *smiles* Of course, miss, *his hand touches hers and she smiles*
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Natsumi: *is reading a fashion magazine when Natsumi appears behind her*
Natsumi: I tire of these visits. Why did you dispatch that rogue??
Natsuko: Im tired of having to be on standby all the time! I think we should just...
Natsumi: *with a booming voice* No one CARES what you think!! This all falls into our master's plan. Go
against it again and you will die... Be glad I was there to put an end to it all..
Natsuko: But I thought you said fate itself was the will of our Mistress
Natsumi: That is true..and be glad.
Natsuko: Hm. So basically I can do whatever I want and..-
Natsumi: I wouldnt be so quick to say that. I heard the last person that displeased her struggled within their own personal hell.
Natsuko: Oh..
Natsumi: The next time, sister, I will bring your death warrant...*disappears*
Natsuko: Yeah yeah *looks at her magazine*
Natsumi: *appears outside, in front of the building Miroku entered. She walks in, slips on her sunglasses, and smiles*
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*InuYasha gets home, no one else is with him. he puts his headphones on and listens to some music. As he bops around
to the music, he grabs some frozen thing out of the fridge and sticks it in the microwave, setting the timer. As it starts up, he leans against the fridge waiting for his meal. after a while he leaves the kitchen, goes to his room, switches CDs, listens for a while and comes back to the *
*he taps his fingers against the fridge* come on...come on....stupid thing takes too long..
*it beeps* Yes..*grabs it and burns his hands* oww! hot hot!! ow!! *drops it on the table* stupid thing! *he runs his hands under cold water and goes back to his burnt thing*
InuYasha: Hmm..*tries to open it, and the steam gets to him* Ow ow OW!! *runs his hands under cold water again. Grabbing an oven mit, he tosses the thing in the garbage*
Kagome: *comes in adn smells something burning* what...*walks over and into the kitchen and looks around
for the smell. By then, InuYasha is eating ramen*
Kagome: What happened in here?
InuYasha: *with mouth full* nuthin..
Kagome: What did you do...
InuYasha: *looks to the trash*
Kagome: *walks over to the trash, and looks at the burnt thing. She waves her hands from the smell* InuYasha you mustve
left that frozen dinner in for more than 4 minutes.
InuYasha: I dont remember that...I just pressed a button.
Kagome: Well didnt you think to check it?
InuYasha: I was listening to music...a couple of songs is all
Kagome: *sweatdrops* InuYasha....
InuYasha: What..
Kagome: You are gonna burn this place to the ground *grabs the trash bag and takes it outside*
InuYasha: Feh *turns his music up and eats his ramen. He mumbles when its done* Im still hungry...
Lee: *walks in, on her phone, and drops off some fast food in front of InuYasha and leaves.*
Lee: (on the phone) Yeah...well, listen, considering today's events I hope you have more to say to me then keep looking. We have to make a move and soon....yeah..
Sesshomaru: (at his office, on the phone again) Well I've decided not to look any further..
Lee: What?
Sesshomaru: Its clear now that things will be revealed in time. You yourself said we were being fed information. Perhaps its time to listen. *he hangs up, and looks out of his window, at the cityscape. He picks up his coffee and stirs it with the little plastic stirrer. He stares at it* Next time Im trying Vanilla Creame.
Miroku's Secret and Inuko's Discovery
*in an office building, a few people are rushing around. One woman with a blue suit is filing, One young man is typing away at a laptop, A slightly older blond woman is asleep at a desk, and she is jolted awake by a young man behind her*
Man: Get up..
Woman: *yawns* no..
Man: You want the dragon lady on you? She's been on the rampage.
Woman: This is unfair. Dont we have a union?..
Man: No, but we did insist on that vacation before. She got us where we are today, we owe her.
Woman: alright alright..
*Second woman,one with the one who was filing* You should call her soon before..
*the phone rings*
*The woman picks it up at the desk* Okay, here is what we have....
Lee: *on her phone in her bedroom. Its early morning* Okay, but still, what about the reports Tendo sent in. Did you incorporate that? ...yeah, I see. Thats not good enough, I want that perfected or it will never make it to the market.
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Blond Woman: Ok..*yawnnn* yes..I know, I know. We have been trained well...and..*pulls the phone away as she hears more from Lee* She aint in a good mood, you talk to her *shoves the phone to the man who woke her up and gets up to stretch*
*the woman in the blue suit frowns and shakes her head* Is she always so mean?
blond woman: Not at all. Its just like she's under a lot of stress lately. I think she is taking on extra projects that are really working her nerves. Actually, my daughter trasferred recently to her cousins school. They are good friends. *grabs her coffee and sips* I think Kayte might even have a crush on the boy *shakes her head smiling*
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*Lee is still acting a bit snippy on the phone, not her usual demeanor* I want those reports in by tomorrow morning. If those designs dont work I dont know what will. ...what?? Do you think I stay up all night for my own health? Yes...yes....alright! Fine, try that!!*hangs up* Whatever...*she flops on her bed and stairs at the ceiling, about to go to sleep when hears some noise, and peeks out of her door. She sees Miroku, dressed up for the day, grabbing his keys and heading out*
Lee: O..kay..
Sango: *is sleeping soundly, then begins to wake up* Miroku...*her eyes are still shut* Miroku will you check that...Miroku...*she lets her arm flop over to Miroku's side of the bed and feels he's not there* Huh..
*instead, Kotaku is there, curled up*
Sango: *looks over* Kotaku?
Kotaku: Hi..
Sango: What are you doing here?
Kotaku: *looks around and yawns* Not sure. Dad mustve put me here, *he rubs his eyes* Its too early to remember these things...
Sango: *shakes her head* So where is he..? *she gets up and looks around* Miroku...Miroku??
Miroku: *is already in his car, the one he had rented a few days before. He turns on the radio to Z104 and pulls out of the driveway. He adjusts his mirror, but just before he leaves, he sees Kita walk up in her pajamas*
Kita: You sure you want to do this?
Miroku: I'll be fine. Kotaku is keeping her company..
Kita: This isnt going to look too good..
Miroku: It will all work out in the end. Now get some rest, I dont need the whole
house up.
Kita: Bye pops..*turns around and walks back to the house*
Miroku: *looks down when she says that, but smiles and then leaves*
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*A school is seen being let out for the day. Finally, Inuko emerges and sits down on the steps with his friends*
Inuko: So Kayte, how did you do on that test?
Kayte: The same as I usually do...
Inuko: Did you even study?
Kayte: Of course not...i said I did the same as usual
Inuko: You are hopeless. And lucky. My mom would throw a fit if I came home with your grades..
Katyte: *glares*
Inuko: *smiles*
Shaun: So, did the "issue" ever get cleared up?
Inuko: *tugs at his scarf* Kinda. It was cleared with the principle that I wear this thing due to medical reasons.
Kayte: Can I see them?
Inuko: No, and the second I see you sneaking up behind me you'll regret it..
Shaun: I'd listen to him..
Kayte: Okay Okay.. Listen, Im gonna head out. Taking the shortcut to my aunts..
Inuko: See Ya..
Kayte: *walks away from the school and down the road. Taking a shortcut through an apartment complex, a man stops her*
Man: Hello, Kayte..
Kayte: Huh..Who are you?
Man: Give it to me..
Kayte: Give you what?
Man: Dont play games with me..
Kayte: I'd really appreciate it if you tell me what you are talking about...
Man: Too late... *he pulls back his claws, and slashes her. Kayte screams*
Shaun: *still at the school, hanging around.* I..thought I heard something.
Inuko: *heard it clearly and sniffs the air* blood..
Shaun: huh?
*Inuko takes off*
*A while later, he finds Kayte, bloodied up, lying on the ground. The man seemed to be toying with her*
Inuko: *growling, showing his fangs and claws. He tears off his scarf* Time to put the girl down..
Man: *turns* who are you?
Inuko: You won't live long to find out! *charges the guy in anger, but is easily blocked and thrown to the side*
Man: Inu...Yasha?
Inuko: Sorry to disappoint you, You aint getting it that easy!! *his eyes flash red as he prepares one of his
father's attacks*
Man: Hm. *just stands there, holding Kayte's body with one hand*
*a woman's voice* Let her go..
Man: What?
*Natsumi, out of nowhere it seems, appears and slaps the man to the ground* You idiot! You have no idea
what you are doing!!
Man: Im not the type to waste time!!
Natsumi: You fool, thats not Sokanon!
Inuko: *whispers* Sokanon?
Natsumi: Sakura Blast! *flips her wrist and the petals seem to float around him*
Man: *laughs* What is this? A pretty display...
Natsumi: You wish.. *the flowers flash red and form a barrier around him, electricuting him, frying him
to nothing but a mummy*
Inuko: *watches, almost in horror*
Natsumi: *glances once at Inuko and she and the body disappear*
Inuko: What the...*looks back to Kayte, lying on the ground* Kayte!!!
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*at the hospital, some children are talking about what happened to Kayte. Rumors mostly, everything from
an armed robbery to 3 guys jumping her. Inuko is leaning against the snack machine, downing a soda*
InuYasha: *walks up* You okay?
Inuko: Yeah...
InuYasha: You couldve took that guy...what happened?
Inuko: I didnt have a chance...that woman appeared and killed him...*shakes his head*
InuYasha: Either way, Ive been letting you slack off way too much. I thought it wouldnt come to this, but
it looks like you guys gotta be ready.
Inuko: *looks over*
InuYasha: My childhood sucked. I was hoping yours wouldnt be filled with crap, but fate bites like that
so it is. But, there is one difference in it, between you and I.
Inuko: Whats that?
InuYasha: *puts his hand on his son's shoulder* You arent alone *walks off*
Inuko: *smiles* Heh..
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*Sango and Kita are stuck waiting at a dentist office. Annoyed, Sango looks at her watch*
Sango: Miroku was supposed to pick us up an hour ago. And with Kagome and the others tied up, we're stuck here.
Kita: Cant we just take the bus?
Sango: No cash or bus tickets on me, and its way too far to walk. We are all the way in Virginia Beach, remember.
Kita: True.. *crosses her arms and looks up at the ceiling*
Sango: You know Kita, You remind me a lot of my brother Kohaku when he was your age. Except..*smiles*..hehe..
Kita: except what?
Sango: except you are a lot braver than he was. He would be nervous when my father and I would go out on demon hunts, he would be very timid. He trained hard though, and I knew he wouldnt let us down. Im just glad Naraku was defeated and he was set free...it hurt me so much when he was under his control..
Kita: *sighs*
Kotaku: *tugs on his mother* Can we go yet?
Sango: I just said your daddy is late in picking us up
Kotaku: There is this show I want to see..
Sango: *sighs* I know but you cant get everything you want!
Kotaku: *gulp*
Kita: Dont stress Sango...
Sango: Yeah, I shouldnt. But, being stranded out here just makes me nervous.
Kotaku: You afraid of the dentist?
Sango: No dear, I was referring to the presence I've been feeling lately. That something is coming.
Kita: Yeah, those guys after the Hinun Mingan, the creature features that keep popping up and killing people,
and the fact that our very lives are being toyed with like a playstation game..
Sango: *blinks*
Kita: What..
Sango: I have a feeling that this is only the tip of the iceberg..
Kotaku: *looks up worried*
Sango: *smiles* You'll be fine...both of you. Until then.. *grabs her phone and starts dialing* A certain someone better answer
this call!
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Miroku: *is riding along in his vehicle which he purchased recently, the music cranked up to maximum. his phone rings and he picks it
up* Hello *Turns down the volume*
*Sango is on the other line, sounding ticked off* Where are you?
Miroku: Running a few errands.
Sango: There was an attack on a young girl today. Looks like those demons are active again.
Miroku: I heard recently that the sudden deaths had stopped. They are blaming it on another SARS type illness.
Sango: But this time there was actually a pursuer, I believe. But this girl has no connection to anything is what bothers me.
Miroku: No energy was stolen, nothing was taken?
Sango: No...according to Inuko something was demanded from her. He thinks...
Miroku: I have to get going. Keep me updated, I should be home soon. *pulls up at an building and cuts off his phone. He
gets out and walks in* Finally, it took me forever to find this place.
*He gets out and walks into it. After finding the office, a beautiful young woman greets him*
Woman: Im glad you could make it... *tugs her outfit, her skirt is really really short and Miroku, of course, notices*
Miroku: Hm
Woman: You are..extremely attractive. You will be wonderful for some of our new clientel. *sits on her desk rather seductively*
Miroku: Well, about the payment.
Woman: More than you can image..
Miroku: *smiles* Of course, miss, *his hand touches hers and she smiles*
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Natsumi: *is reading a fashion magazine when Natsumi appears behind her*
Natsumi: I tire of these visits. Why did you dispatch that rogue??
Natsuko: Im tired of having to be on standby all the time! I think we should just...
Natsumi: *with a booming voice* No one CARES what you think!! This all falls into our master's plan. Go
against it again and you will die... Be glad I was there to put an end to it all..
Natsuko: But I thought you said fate itself was the will of our Mistress
Natsumi: That is true..and be glad.
Natsuko: Hm. So basically I can do whatever I want and..-
Natsumi: I wouldnt be so quick to say that. I heard the last person that displeased her struggled within their own personal hell.
Natsuko: Oh..
Natsumi: The next time, sister, I will bring your death warrant...*disappears*
Natsuko: Yeah yeah *looks at her magazine*
Natsumi: *appears outside, in front of the building Miroku entered. She walks in, slips on her sunglasses, and smiles*
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*InuYasha gets home, no one else is with him. he puts his headphones on and listens to some music. As he bops around
to the music, he grabs some frozen thing out of the fridge and sticks it in the microwave, setting the timer. As it starts up, he leans against the fridge waiting for his meal. after a while he leaves the kitchen, goes to his room, switches CDs, listens for a while and comes back to the *
*he taps his fingers against the fridge* come on...come on....stupid thing takes too long..
*it beeps* Yes..*grabs it and burns his hands* oww! hot hot!! ow!! *drops it on the table* stupid thing! *he runs his hands under cold water and goes back to his burnt thing*
InuYasha: Hmm..*tries to open it, and the steam gets to him* Ow ow OW!! *runs his hands under cold water again. Grabbing an oven mit, he tosses the thing in the garbage*
Kagome: *comes in adn smells something burning* what...*walks over and into the kitchen and looks around
for the smell. By then, InuYasha is eating ramen*
Kagome: What happened in here?
InuYasha: *with mouth full* nuthin..
Kagome: What did you do...
InuYasha: *looks to the trash*
Kagome: *walks over to the trash, and looks at the burnt thing. She waves her hands from the smell* InuYasha you mustve
left that frozen dinner in for more than 4 minutes.
InuYasha: I dont remember that...I just pressed a button.
Kagome: Well didnt you think to check it?
InuYasha: I was listening to music...a couple of songs is all
Kagome: *sweatdrops* InuYasha....
InuYasha: What..
Kagome: You are gonna burn this place to the ground *grabs the trash bag and takes it outside*
InuYasha: Feh *turns his music up and eats his ramen. He mumbles when its done* Im still hungry...
Lee: *walks in, on her phone, and drops off some fast food in front of InuYasha and leaves.*
Lee: (on the phone) Yeah...well, listen, considering today's events I hope you have more to say to me then keep looking. We have to make a move and soon....yeah..
Sesshomaru: (at his office, on the phone again) Well I've decided not to look any further..
Lee: What?
Sesshomaru: Its clear now that things will be revealed in time. You yourself said we were being fed information. Perhaps its time to listen. *he hangs up, and looks out of his window, at the cityscape. He picks up his coffee and stirs it with the little plastic stirrer. He stares at it* Next time Im trying Vanilla Creame.