" Kagome you alright? I mean you look dead tired."

Loraine admitted realizing it had been a couple of hours since they had left to go find Marilyn, who they assumed was now out and about hiding from everyone and everything which she would become deadly if they didn't find her. Loraine knew she had some problems with drugs and drinking which was the worst part, and she didn't want to see her friend hurt herself again…She couldn't afford to… Not after last time when she had been hospital for almost six months, and almost died. She knew Marilyn all to well… and ever since her boyfriend threw her down the stairs and left her that was just the start of Marlyn's deathly behavior…

Kagome tried keeping her eyes open, knowing this was really important to Loraine, and she did care about Marylyn even if she wasn't the friendliest person even towards her and Inuyasha. Kagome fixed the jacket around her body, as they stood on the corner near another apartment building as Loraine worriedly looked at the sixteen year old who looked so much like Marilyn it was astounding.

" I am just alittle bit. I mean we have been searching for hours for her." Kagome admitted seeing Loraine tiredly trying to stand on both feet, but ended up slumping on the bench that was directly behind her. She softly signed, knowing she had been through this so many times before and one day she was afraid that she'd never show up ever again.

" Well that's fine. Maybe you should go back to the apartment with Inuyasha. I can do this. I've done it a million times before."

Kagome knew she wanted to be with Inuyasha at this point, but she wasn't the type of person to back down. She was too kind hearted and when she saw the sadness and worry lingering in Loraine's eyes she could understand the torment and pain she was also going through because of her friend's behavior. Kagome imagined Marilyn never coming back home and she wasn't going to let that happen to either of them. She knew these two girls that were mere strangers were nice enough, and gutsy enough to put themselves in danger to rescue Kagome and Inuyasha from the grasp of those disgusting men which both thought they were surely going to die. She had to pay them back the favor at least, and she wanted to help Marilyn in the worst possibly way.

" Loraine…I may be tired but I mean I'm fine honest! I know your worried about her, and this has happened many times before. Look, Inuyasha is fine by himself. If she comes back to the apartment Inuyasha knows to call and keep her there. Plus, it would hurt to have someone you love disappear..Just like I lost my friends and family…"

Loraine felt tears flying down her cheek, as the cold breeze blew harshly against their faces almost like a smack in the face. She stood there quietly knowing they had looked in every store, and every corner and there was no trace of her even in the city. She just glanced at the kind hearted Kagome standing there with an eager face, placing her arm on her shoulder for support knowing there had to be another place to find her.. There had to be…

" Your right. Thanks so much Kagome. I've just been through this so many times…I never know where she is. It's so bad with her drug problems. When Chris calls, she's not herself anymore. I have to hide all the drugs and medications she's taking and I have to protect her from herself really. She's unstable and I'm afraid one day she'll never come back…or worse she'll kill herself!"

Loraine had all her bright colored make-up and mascara dripping down her face, as she stomped her foot in anger against the abandoned pop can, that she flattened to the ground. Kagome held her closely for a moment, knowing it was hard enough trying to be positive in a situation like this when all you wanted to do was give up, and cry your eyes out until you couldn't anymore. Kagome squeezed her tightly, just enough for her to realize she was here and she cared just as much as she did.

" Look Loraine… We can't assume that right now. Inuyasha and I also have our eyes on her. After all you two came along and helped us from those guys. I thought I was a goner, and I'd surely die and never ever, see Inuyasha again! But you guys change that. Come on, there's got to be another place you know where she'd be."

Loraine nodded slightly, barely even budging. She just dug something out of her pocket, and blankly handed it to Kagome that looked like an old beaten up i.d. of Marlyn's that was covered with ink and other things Kagome couldn't even make out. Her name was there in bold; Marilyn Matashio. Kagome rose an eyebrow while Loraine held a smile.


" There was this club that her and I went to along time ago all the time. But I got kicked out since a fight broke out and I defended myself but obviously they didn't believe that. I believe she might be there. She has a newer i.d. but it's under a different name. Also, you two look exactly alike so it's possible that you could get in there."

Kagome just glanced at the photo, that did resemble the two a lot. Kagome's eyes were a lot wider, and she didn't look as Japanese as Marilyn did. But still, her photo when she stared at it was like her truly glaring at her and hating her that sent shivers up her spine. She held it tightly, as Loraine smiled at the fact that maybe they could find her for sure.

" We look alike?We barely do. Hopefully I can get in to the club, for Loraine's sake, and Marilyn's. Hopefully this will work. You sure this is going to work?"

Loraine nodded pretty sure, as she grabbed Kagome by the hand and swiftly walked down the street towards the crazy night club hearing her heels clash against the cobblestone sidewalk beneath them.

" Yep. Believe me. You two are identical. Maybe this is the reason you ended up here!"

Loraine chuckled, now having hope and happiness seeing a smile stay glued on her face and seeing her eyes sparkling. Kagome chuckled as well, walking towards this huge building that flashed all different neon colors and read the name ' S.W.I.F.T' which was some fancy club that a lot of people in this city was attracted to. Kagome was in 'awe' when she saw the line up with girls dressed in mini skirts all sparkly and glamorous, seeing guards heavily around the place and hearing the heavy music and the base just from outside.

" I've never seen a place like this so…crowded! What about money to get in?"

Kagome questioned while Loraine made hateful eye contact towards the muscular guard which had been one of her close friends, and the one who accused her and kicked her out of the night club, and banned her for life. She turned back towards to Kagome after shooting the glare, and smacked on her the back playfully.

" Don't worry about it! This place is crowded because it's one of the top greatest clubs around here! A lot of people come here actually from all over the places. Oh, don't worry about money. Girls get in free till 12. So you've got lots of time… You are a girl right?"

Loraine rose an eyebrow jokingly as Kagome shook her head with a idiotic smile, and just stared at the i.d. held nervously in her palms once more.

" Of course I am!" Kagome smiled brightly, feeling nervous about the situation realizing she was totally out of place, and that no one else would be with her, to even look after her. Kagome shook her head keeping in mind, this was to help them and find Marilyn, and bring her back home safely.

" Hopefully we can find her…I just hope so…"

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