Kagome: 17 about to turn 18, about a month away

InuYasha: 19

Miroku: 19

Sango: 18

Kouga: 19

Ayame: 18

Different Sides Of The Track

Chapter 4 : Plans At WacDonald's And Sworn Revenge

The truck pulled into the parking lot, and three figures stepped out. It was close to 10:00 at night, so the sky was pretty dark and the figures were hard to recognize. But one stood out, his silver hair blowing in the night's wind. InuYasha was waiting impatiently for Kagome and Miroku to start towards the door. But they were waiting for them to head off first. Eventually he took the hint, and headed towards the door.

Kouga and Sango had been waiting for about twenty minutes before they spotted InuYasha and the others. When they entered the restaurant, Sango motioned for them to join Kouga and herself. Miroku plopped down into the spot next to Sango, giving her a light kiss on the cheek, while InuYasha grudgingly sat down next to Kouga, placing Kagome on the end of the booth.

"Well, tell me what happened. I seem to be the only one who is in the dark."

Miroku quickly informed Sango about Naraku's use of Kagome, then stood to get a pop. Everyone else asked for one too, Miroku reluctantly took the orders, and went to stand in line.

"Now all Houshi needs is a apron and skirt and he could pass off as a waitress."

Kagome and Sango giggled for a second, while Kouga and InuYasha caught it and started giggling in a manly way.

"H…Houshi? How does that fit him? He's nothing at all like a monk."

"It's a nickname. His ancestors were monks, and he is the first in his family to not be a monk. That's how he got the wind tunnel in his hand. Someone cursed him and anyone who will proceed him will have the tunnel until they either become a monk or kill the curse caster."

"Well, Kouga left out one thing. Miroku was planning on becoming a monk until his father started to hit and beat him. Then he decided to be nothing like his father."

"And now that InuYasha and Kouga have informed you of my past, I think I will in turn inform you of theirs."

Miroku had returned, and he started to hand out the drinks and fries, while he began on the telling of InuYasha's past.

"As you can tell, InuYasha is a Hanyou. His mother was a human and his father was a strong Youkai. His father had been married before to a Youkai, and she provided him with a full Youkai son, InuYasha's half brother Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru also works for Naraku. Any way, InuTaisho remarried to InuYasha's mother, Rumiko. Rumiko obviously gave InuTaisho InuYasha, before she died. InuTaisho is a wealthy business man, and very involved in the political world. When he, inuyasha and Sesshomaru found me on the streets when I was twelve, they brought me in. They decided that living by yourself out on the street was too dangerous, so they took me in. InuYasha and I got into a lot of trouble with the cops though, but we always managed to escape without being recognized. Then Naraku cornered InuYasha's father and told him that if we didn't join his group he would turn us in to the police. He agreed, so we really had no choice."

"Fast forward to3 years later, InuYasha is 17 and at the top of the organization. He rescues a miko form a Noh mask on a killing spree. She thanks him, and asks to see him again. How romantic huh? He agrees and he goes out with her. They fall in love and then Naraku enters. They went out for 4 months, before Naraku decided to send them on a mission together. Kikyo failed and nearly lost the artifact they were stealing. So, as Naraku told you, Kikyo dies, and dog turd becomes depressed."

"Don't call me dog turd wimpy wolf!"

"Calm down mutt face."

"Or mutt face!"

"I'll call you what ever I want."

"Like hell you will!"

"And who's gonna stop me huh? Some wimpy mutt?"

"This wimpy mutt could kick your ass any day wolf!"

"Kagome! Tell us about your past! Seeing as how you know ours."

Kagome looked to Sango, grateful for the interruption, seeing as it momentarily stalled the argument between Kouga and InuYasha. She gave a small smile then began.

"Well, Kouga already knows this part. But anyway, my family is the descendents of mikos, obviously coming from my mother's side. She however had no powers what so ever. It was the same with every woman in my ancestry since the feudal age. Somehow, all of theses strange powers were wiped out. That happened all over Japan, leaving Youkai free from worry about Mikos. Thus leading their population to grow. Of course in the beginning, humans didn't accept Youkai, and were even more diverse about Hanyous. But eventually, we got over this segregation, and now most people accept Youkai. Well, when I was born, I defied all of our ancestors and all thoughts of miko powers being completely extinct. I was gifted or cursed with very strong miko powers, and my mother was able to sense it right away. She worried about how other demons and humans would react to something so strange as this. She kept it a secret until I was 7, when they started to manifest. I was outside, playing with my old friend Yuri. She was a full-blooded cat Youkai, but I didn't care. I didn't know about my abilities, so I was not worried about her well being. We were playing…tag I think it was… and I started to glow a bright pink. She started to hiss at me, and then she clawed at her throat. I had no clue what was going on, just that my friend looked really mad at me and she seemed to be unable to breath. I knelt down next to her, which was a bad idea, and started screaming. My mother and Yuri's mother came running out. Yuri's mom started acting the same way. My mom saw that I was glowing pink and told me to run inside and fetch my father. I didn't need to run far because he had heard my previous screams and was racing outside. He told me to get inside and stay away from any demons. They both knew about my powers, and they had spent a week or two after I was born reading everything they could on the subject. They took Yuri and her mom to the doctor, and that was the last I ever saw of her. When I asked my mom, she just said that I needed to go to a specialist to get my powers under control. She explained everything to me, and I agreed."

Kagome took a quick look around the table. Kouga was waiting for her to tell her something new, InuYasha was looking a little apprehensively at her, like she was about to purify him or something, and Sango and Miroku were waiting for her to continue. She took a sip of her pop, then a deep breath.

"So I spent 7 years with Kaede, the specialist, training to get my powers under control. She taught me how to write up sutras, break different spells, subdue demons, purify things, and how to shoot a bow and arrow. I can control these abilities now InuYasha, you don't have to be afraid."

"I'm not afraid."

"Whatever. Anyway, I only saw my parents twice in between those seven years. My father went back to work, making his way up the corporate ladder. Till he quit his job that is. Which is where InuYasha and Miroku come in. Dad was broke and in debt, so he hung himself. I was really shocked and stunned so it took me awhile to recognize that there where two other people in the house, one being demon. I talked to InuYasha, and then Miroku knocked me out. The rest all of you know already. Oh yeah, Miroku? What is the wind tunnel? And why are you in Naraku's organization if you aren't demon?"

"The wind tunnel is like a black hole in my hand. It sucks anything I want into oblivion. I am not at all demon, but I do have very heighten senses. That which are very close to being the same as InuYasha's."

They sat in silence for a few seconds. They didn't know what to talk about. And they had food to finish. Of course Kagome was a little stunned at how good Sango's manners were, and a tad bit appalled at how gross Miroku, Kouga, and InuYasha were eating. Miroku was the one to bring up the topic of what Kagome was going to do about Naraku's need of her.

"Kagome? Do you plan on accepting Naraku's offer?"

"Well, I don't have much of a choice right now, and I really don't want to see my family hurt. Tell my, do any of you enjoy working for Naraku?"

"No one does. We all just have to. We all have something against us."

"Well, how would you like to over throw Naraku?"

"Kagome, any one who has tried has ended up being killed. Naraku has a system for anyone who wants to take over his job. They have to defeat him in battle."

"Can they defeat him in teams? Like, a team of say, five or so?"

"Yes you can, but Naraku will also put together a team of his top agents."

"But what if all of his top agents are on the same team?"

"He still has other good fighters."

"Yeah, but does he have a Miko?"

There was silence for a moment as the four teenagers thought about it. A wicked smirk showed on Miroku's face, Kouga looked elated, and InuYasha was practically dripping with anticipation. Sango was the only one that showed a sign of doubt.

"Well, you, Kouga, InuYasha, and Miroku make four, but who would be the fifth?"

Kagome face faulted. She thought that Sango would've guessed by now. Miroku was the one to break the awkward silence though.

"Sango, you would be the fifth person. You are most excellent with a knife and gun, plus you can beat anyone with the giant boomerang.

"But, what do I have against Naraku?"

"Sango, he's keeping all of your friends in a job that is against the law. It makes their lives hell, from what I've gathered. Don't you want to help them?"

Miroku gave his girlfriend big old puppy dog eyes, and Sango melted instantly. She never could resist Miroku when he had puppy dog eyes. She nodded her agreement. Kagome turned to her again to ask her another question.

"Sango? Where is Shippo?'

"He's staying with Ayame. I haven't told him about his mother yet. He keeps asking. Will you be the one to tell him Kagome? He's taken a liking to you."

"I guess, but its gonna break my heart to see his reaction. I'm sure it will be terrible. I handled my dad's suicide pretty well, but that's because I'm almost 18. He's only like seven or something."

"Yeah. Such a young age. Oh Kouga, Ayame wanted me to tell you that you and her have a date on Saturday, whether you like it or not."

"But, what if I don't want to?"

"Just be nice Kouga. She finally gets you to go out with her. Just be nice."

Kagome was interested. She loved to hear about people's personal lives, considering she really hadn't had one of her own for about two months, since she broke up with Hojo.

"Who's Ayame?"

"My friend. She's had a crush on Kouga since she was little. She helps with his little sister, Rin. Kouga finally agreed to go out with her,"

"But only after she bugged me 24/7 for four weeks! It was pure hell, and 1 date can't be too bad."

"I wouldn't call those four weeks hell, I thought they were funny."

InuYasha started laughing at the annoyed look Kouga gave him. Sango joined in as did Miroku, while Kagome just stayed in the dark. Kouga was glowering for the next ten minutes, until Sango announced that it was time for Kagome and her to go get Shippo. InuYasha and Kouga offered to go with, after all they had nothing to do.

It took them about 20 minutes to get to Ayame's room. Kagome had just entered into the room, when an orange haired fuzz ball planted itself onto Kagome's shoulder, hugging her neck.

"Kagome! Where have you been! I missed you! Where's my mama?"

"Um… Shippo? Why don't you and I go sit on that couch over there and I'll tell you about your mom."

"Ok."

Kagome walked over to the couch, and placed Shippo in her lap, noticing as she did that he had a tail."

"Shippo? Are you a demon?"

"Do you like demons?"

"Yes I do."

"Then yes I am. I was afraid that you would be one of those people that didn't like Demons and where mean to us."

Everyone in the room flinched. They had heard tales about demons being hunted and destroyed because of what they were. No one liked to think that the people in this world could be so cruel.

"Shippo, I'll never hurt you or any other demon, so long as you don't turn out to be evil, ok?"

"Ok. But where is my mama Kagome?"

"Well Shippo, when I took you away from your apartment, a heard a gunshot. I think your mother was killed by her boyfriend."

Kagome peeked at the little boy and her heart broke. He was desperately trying to hold back tears, but he wasn't succeeding. He buried his head in her stomach, crying into the backless shirt. His little claws gripped to her like they were his last lifeline. And Kagome supposed that in a way she was.

"I'll get him." A little voice choked out.

"What?"

"I'll get the jerk that did this to my mom."

Again Kagome's heart felt a tug. She squeezed the little boy closer to her, gently rubbing his head in a soothing manner. He continued to cry for a few minutes, with Kagome acting on instinct. The people in the room were a little surprised at how well Kagome took the role as mother. InuYasha cleared his throat.

"Shippo right? If you want to get this guy back, you have to find out who he is first."

Shippo turned to look at InuYasha. He reminded him of his father, strong yet held back. Like he hadn't reached his potential yet. Shippo didn't know what had happened to his dad, but he did know that he was dead.

"The guy said his name was Nabunaga. He lives uptown."

"Well, I think that we can help you if he lives up town. Do you know what type of business he is into?"

"He's a banker."

Kouga, Miroku, and InuYasha glanced at each other and said in unison:

"Perfect."

"A banker up town is a good target for Naraku right?"

Kagome didn't know who Naraku targeted, but she had a feeling that a wealthy banker would be as good as any.

"Yes, he's the perfect target."

"Then I swear, on my fathers grave and where ever my mother is, that I will get this guy if it's the last thing I do!"

"Don't worry Shippo. You're going to get some help on this matter. I'm sure that's what Miroku, Kouga and InuYasha have in mind, right guys?"

"Right."

"Don't forget me. Anyone who messes with a little kitsune's life like that has ta answer to the wolf girl!"

"Me too, I hate guys that are rich who take advantage of the weak. And believe me, any lady who is single raising a child and living in this part of town is pretty much in that category."

Kagome looked at Ayame. 'Wolf girl?' She thought to herself. Ok, why not? Kagome Higurashi was not the type to be left out, plus she needed to train with InuYasha and Miroku.

"Well, I won't be the only one who isn't going to help little Shippo! Plus you guys need to train me on how to do this type of thing right?"

"Yeah. Good idea Kagome. It s a perfect first job."

Miroku beamed at her. Sango huffed, and InuYasha scowled.

"Well, Miroku and I have to get going. It's the first night he'll be able to spend the night with me."

"Yeah, I'm feeling pretty tired too. I don't have a job tomorrow, so I'll see you then, ok Kagome?"

"Um…"

"OK then. Expect me around noon."

Miroku, Sango and Kouga left, leaving Ayame, InuYasha and Kagome with a yawning Shippo, who was quickly falling asleep in Kagome's lap. A thought stuck Kagome. It was a little detail that had been overlooked by even the great Naraku. So she voiced it.

"Where am I gonna sleep?"

InuYasha and Ayame were at a loss. Ayame wouldn't be able to help because she had a job tomorrow, and only one bedroom. InuYasha really was hesitant since he didn't know the girl, and the fact that she looked like Kikyo.

"Well?"