Sins of a Father

A/N: Thank you to everyone who reviewed. Thanks to my beta/twin/reviewer demongoddessYume. Thanks for Jill and Anto for reviewing in person. Thank you to my muse of many genres…although this chapter is a sad attempt at a filler…yes I feel this way about the chapter, but if you feel otherwise than review when you're done reading and tell me…thanks…well on with the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything, except this story… sniffles


Chapter Seven: More Pieces to the Puzzle

He sighed again, what was Mei's real name? As he entered more thought a pair of foot steps approached.

"I see you've found Ms. Mei's home, Inuyasha…"

(Cont'd from last chapter)

Inuyasha turned slightly to see a familiar face. "Naraku-sama," He barely got through 'sama' without cringing.

"No need to be so hostile. Just wanted a nice chat with my employee. I'm certain you read the mini-document and plan to attend the conference."

"Of course," Inuyasha spoke through his teeth.

"Excellent, now excuse me, I must be getting some business done with Mei and her guardian."

Inuyasha was confused, how did Naraku know Mei and why would Naraku want to do anything with her?

Ringing of two cell phones distracted his thoughts. He had received a text message and Naraku had gotten a call.

'HEAD HOME, FAMILY MEETING.' Read the message. Family meeting would only mean one thing…

Meanwhile, Naraku was getting frustrated with the party which was on the other end of the call. "I already told you…No I do not want those files, they are of no importance…I'm at a clients' … yes her…put him on the line…Yes Kenshin-sama, I'm here where your dearestnext of kin is…of course sir…right away…fine…ja ne." He hung up the line and turned back to Inuyasha. "Well, my visit to Mei must be postponed. You know how it gets at work. Ja ne, Inuyasha,"

After he departed, Inuyasha began walking to his home, just down a few blocks. All the while he thought about what he had heard Naraku say on the phone. Who was Kenshin? And what was that all about with the whole 'next-of-kin'? What's Mei to do with any of Naraku's business?

Before long he arrived home, his Viper was parked neatly in the U-shaped driveway in front of the white mansion. The door opened and Sango and Miroku stepped out of the car.

"Hey Yash," Sango greeted, "You get a text too? This meeting better be important,"

"When has my half-brother been known to call a meeting for something unimportant?"

"Point taken,"

"So where have you come from? We had to go back to the hell hole for your ride after dropping out own off at our dear homes." Miroku said, wearing a grin upon his face.

"Baka hentai, I was at that Mei girl's place. We got transferred to senior year and had to do this stupid assignment."

"The one for Leadership? Talk about lame…especially because I'm paired with Houshi here,"

"Sango-chan would you stop calling me Houshi? You don't hear me calling you Tajiya,"

"Shut up before I do some real damage Houshi,"

"Okay…"

"Come along stragglers. Sesshomaru and the others are getting restless," a voice called from the house.

"Myoga-Sensei?" the three friends asked in surprise.

"Hai…now hurry up,"

They grumbled and entered the house behind their teacher. They followed him in between the dual staircase and through the large mahogany door.

"Inuyasha-nii san, Sango-chan, Miroku-san," Sesshomaru greeted dryly. He stood within a semi-circle of seated people, all of which whom were staff of Shiguri Heights High. "Have a seat," he gestured to three chairs nearest end from him.

Behind him was a large screen which had a splash of white light in the center. The room was darkened, shadowing the conference style room.

Inuyasha took a seat next to Takeda-Sensei (he'll come in later), followed by Sango and Miroku.

"Now that we're all in attendance, we shall begin," Sesshomaru moved to the left of the screen and pushed the button on the controller he was holding. A logo of the Japanese CIA popped up. Another push of a button and Mei's picture along with her profile came up. "As you all know, this is Hirashi Mei. She is a new enrollee at Shiguri Heights. She is also an important asset-"

Miroku snickered, "ASSet…real smooth ol' Sessy-boy,"

Everyone glared at him menacingly.

He laughed nervously and sunk low in his seat.

"Thank you Houshi," Sesshomaru responded darkly. "Anyway, getting back on track, Mei is an important asset in the investigation I am conducting. She has information on this young woman and her family," A faint clicking noise was heard and Kagome Higurashi's picture appeared next to Mei's.

Inuyasha saw similarities in the two girls' faces, except for Kagome's smile, and Mei's grim look. There was a connection…cousin? Sister? What was the connecting point?

"Mei also has information about this man," the two pictures disappeared and out came Naraku's picture. "Naraku Onigumo. Inuyasha has valid information on him as well but not as much as we believe Mei to have. But Naraku nor what Mei has to say about him is important to you, whom I've assembled here today. I need every one of you to keep an eye out for Mei. You don't necessarily have to talk to her, just watch for any strange actions. If anything should occur, never hesitate to give me a call. Arigato, this meeting is adjourned."

Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku stayed seated as they watched their teachers leave. As soon as they were gone, Sessshomaru spoke again. "Seeing as you three are my junior officers, you have liberty to be present as I make this phone call. I'll place it on speaker phone, so I want no sounds from any of you to disturb the conversation,"

"So who exactly are you calling?" Inuyasha replied as the lights came on.

"Mei Hirashi," he began dialing the phone seat on his desk which was nearby to the seating arrangement.

"Moushi, moushi," Came Mei's subtle voice.

"Mei?" Sesshomaru asked lightly.

"What is it now Sesshomaru? Didn't get what you wanted out of me earlier?"

"Mei, calm down. I just need to know a few things…"

"Like what?"

"Has Naraku contacted you lately, other than today?"

"What if he has?"

"Mei," Sesshomaru started in a warning tone.

"Iie,"

"Okay, well what did he say to you today?"

"What are you, a shrink? Ugh, fine, he said a lot..."

"And that would be,"

"How my father hated me,"

"I see,"

"Now is that all you needed?"

"No. Mei tell me anything more about Naraku you can recall, mainly from today because I know he said more to you,"

"You really dohave your stupid cronies after me again? Kami, Sesshomaru! I'm not the fucking first daughter anymore, so leave…me…alone!" The slamming of a phone rang through the room and Sesshomaru clicked off the line.

"First daughter?" Inuyasha questioned.

"I'm not at liberty to explain that," the youkai replied calmly. "Anyway, did Naraku say anything of interest when he received that phone call as you chatted in front of Mei's home?"

"You knew about that? So you have spies following me too?"

"Calm yourself nii-san If you recall, we tapped into his phone so obviously I would be informed of his incoming and outgoing calls. Also from an anonymous caller, I was aware that he was at Mei's at the same time as you,"

"Oh…well he…wait, shouldn't you know what he said?"

"I was too busy entertaining your instructors…so are you going to tell me what he said?"

"Nothing too important…just something about unimportant files, and he spoke to someone named Kenshin,"

Sesshomaru stiffened until a female voice brought him back to reality.

"Sesshomaru-san, may we be dismissed?"

"Yes, you three can go. Arigato for attendance, ja ne…"

He watched the friends leave in silence. 'Kenshin…only one person I've met that goes by that name…what's the link?'


A/N: Dun, dun, dun! Yet another cliffy…gomen nasai, but what kind of suspense/drama author would I be without the ominous cliff hangers?

Translations for every word except 'musume' because well if you don't know what it means in English, then it adds to the suspense…but it you do know…then whatever…anyway:

Baka hentai- Stupid pervert/lecher

Ja ne- see you later

Gomen nasai- sorry

Hai- yes

Iie- no

Nii-san- suffix meaning little brother

Chan- suffix relating to a familiar female/female friend

San- suffix relating to familiar male/male friend

Sama- suffix meaning Lord or Lady (Mr. or Ms./Mrs.)depending on gender

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Claire