Different sides of the track
Chapter 6: A banker goes bankrupt
"I guess your angel turned into a devil."
Kagome blushed as a thousand thoughts drifted through her head, some of them inappropriate for a person of her former status. InuYasha had defeated her, his claws resting lightly on her neck.
"I really hope this doesn't go to your head InuYasha, but you are one of the best fighters I have sparred against."
Now it was InuYasha's turn to blush. He mumbled a few incoherent phrases whilst removing his claws from Kagome's throat. He offered his hand to her, and she took it. He pulled her to her feet so swiftly that she was caught off balance. She fell forward into InuYasha's chest.
"InuYasha!"
Kagome and InuYasha jumped as they heard Kouga's voice ring through the gym. The spectators that were watching parted as the very pissed off wolf Youkai stormed past. He was seeing red.
"Just what the hell do you think you are doing with my woman!"
"Your woman!"
Kagome and InuYasha yelled at the same time. Who did he think he was claiming Kagome as his?
"What makes you think she is your woman!"
"The fact that I want her to be my woman is reason enough!"
"And what if I don't want to be your woman!"
"Kagome, it doesn't really matter if you want to or not, because I want you to and I will not be turned down!"
"Look idiot, she obviously doesn't want to be with you, so why not just back the hell up?"
"Oh, you want her dog boy? Well, you'll have to fight me for her!"
"Alright, I will then!"
"HOLD ON ONE GOD DAMNED MINUTE!"
Kagome was tired of being talked about like she was an object. And the fact that the boys would fight over her was less than flattering. If anyone was going to fight for her, she would. She didn't need anyone else to defend her! She was capable of it on her own.
"Kouga, I am NOT your woman. And to prove this to you, I will be the one to fight you."
InuYasha gaped.
"Kagome! You didn't even beat me, how do you think you can beat him?"
A slow smirk passed across Kagome's face.
"Did you just insult yourself InuYasha? Cause I think you said that wrong."
Kouga thought for a moment, while the meaning of InuYasha's words dawned on him. He roared loudly, his laughter echoing off the walls, grabbing the attention of a very busy Miroku and Sango.
Sango had won her first match against Miroku, though she had lost the second. They were playing for best two out of three. Sango was wining.
"Houshi? Should we go see what that was?"
"Sango, never take your eyes off your opponent!"
Miroku charged, bring his fist towards Sango's stomach. She jumped into the air so fast that Miroku could've sworn she had disappeared. Before he could react, Sango brought her fists down onto Miroku's back, hard enough to knock him to the ground, but not enough to really hurt him.
She smirked and bent down to grin evilly at Miroku.
"I suggest you take your own advice."
Miroku just smiled a stared at Sango's chest. She growled.
"Quit being such a pervert, Houshi."
"But Sango when you put your chest in my face, what else am I supposed to look at?"
She sighed and rolled her eyes, stepping back so Miroku could stand. He did so, then quickly pulled her into a twirling hug.
"Houshi, what are you-"
Her sentence was cut off as Miroku pulled her mouth towards his, quickly capturing it. Their tongues fought a silent but enjoyable battle. They parted after a few moments, smiling at each other.
"I think we should go now, Sango dear."
"A-alright. Houshi?"
"Yes Sango?"
She ran up to him and placed a tender kiss on his cheek.
"I love you, and thank you."
"I love you too Sango. And you're welcome."
Sango and Miroku walked off to where they had heard the yelling come. They caught up in time to hear Kagome say that she would be the one to fight Kouga.
"Kagome what do you think your doing! You can't fight Kouga!"
"I can and I will. I have a few tricks up my sleeves."
"That doesn't matter! Kouga was hired to kill people! He's had special training!"
"And so have I."
Kagome turned back to Kouga.
"Kagome, I don't want to fight you, I like your feisty spirit."
"Don't worry, there s no chance you will win."
"I guess I'll have to break that cocky attitude of yours. I am sorry."
"Don't be."
He leapt forward. Kagome just sneered. He was so predictable. He was going to try and beat her with his speed. Well, speed was one thing Kaede had taught her.
She dodged quickly enough, though she held back. No need to tire herself out over a simple match like this. Kouga turned again, and swung his fist. He was going to stop it in time to avoid contact. Again she dodged. The attack and dodge exchange went on for a few more minutes, but Kagome was finally fed up and bored.
"Kouga, with the way you were bragging to me, I would've guessed this match to be harder. I was wrong."
She jumped in the air and brought her foot around to connect with his shoulder, giving him a dead arm. He stared numbly for a second. Kagome took this opportunity to knee him in the stomach, and pin him down with her Miko powers.
"Do you accept that I am not your woman now?"
He gulped and nodded.
"Good."
She moved aside and let her powers up off of him. Immediately he was at her side holding her hand.
"Kagome, you may not be my woman now, but I swear I will make you mine!"
And with that he left the gym, leaving a bewildered Kagome staring after him.
"That stupid wolf doesn't get it. Nice job Kagome."
Kagome turned to Miroku. She smiled and nodded.
"He doesn't seem to have much common sense."
InuYasha was troubled. He hadn't sensed this much power from Kagome, and he wasn't sure where it was coming from. He glanced at her and noticed that she looked a little worn out. He walked over to her.
"Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm just a little exhausted. That spell takes a lot of energy."
"Then why don't we go eat? Sango and Miroku too."
Shippo hopped onto Kagome's shoulder and stared at InuYasha.
"Alright you can come pest. Just don't annoy me."
Shippo stuck his tongue out.
"Why you!"
InuYasha jumped at Kagome. Shippo gave a halfhearted squeak and tried to jump off Kagome's shoulder She caught him and spun in a half circle to avoid InuYasha, who fell on the floor.
"Don't hurt my precious little Shippo! Lunch sounds great. We need to talk about how we're gonna get this banker killer of Shippo's."
InuYasha snorted, but stood up and glared at Shippo. Miroku and Sango clasped hands and walked out of the building. InuYasha, Kagome and Shippo followed. They piled into Miroku's convertible, Kagome and InuYasha in the back with Miroku and Sango in the front. Shippo just jumped around everywhere.
They pulled up to nice looking restaurant, not too fancy but nicer than WacDonald's had been. Their waiter gave them menus, and they soon decided what to eat.
Once the waiter was gone, Kagome decided to start the conversation.
"So, how are we going to find this guy?"
All heads shook. They had no idea where to start.
"Shippo, what can you tell us about him?"
"All I can tell you is that his name is Nabunaga, he's a banker, and he picked up my mom at a bar."
"A bar huh? Do you know the name of the bar?"
"Yeah, it's Destiny's Dungeon. My mom worked there and he was a regular."
InuYasha smiled. If this guy was a regular, then there was a chance that he would return to the bar. That would be the prefect place for a set up.
"Alright guys, I got a plan. You all ready?"
Everyone nodded, but Kagome was a little confused.
"Wasn't Kouga gonna help us?"
"I'll fill wimpy wolf in later."
"Oh, ok then."
"Alright, well here's my plan. Kagome and Sango, you go to this bar. Try and get him to come with you. Bring him back to my apartment, under the err…impression of wanting to sleep with him. I know that you wouldn't normally do this Kagome, but Sango can give you some acting tips. Anyway, Miroku, Kouga and I will be waiting in the room. We kill him and take any money or valuables that he has on him. But first you find out where he lives, that way we can do what we normally do."
"Which is?"
"Break into his house and take anything Naraku wants."
"That's a good idea mutt face."
InuYasha growled and turned. Kouga was smirking at him. He was about to say something when Kagome cut him off.
"Good you're here Kouga, that means that we don't have to relay this to ya. So do you agree?"
"Sure Kagome. Anything you want."
"You've taken a liking to her."
"Ayame? What are you doing here?"
"I just finished my job, and felt eating. I met up with Kouga and we followed your scent."
"You want to help us out too?"
"You know it."
Shippo jumped onto the table and danced up to Ayame.
"You all love me so much!"
InuYasha hit him on the head.
"Annoying little brat."
"Quit being mean to my Shippo!"
"Feh."
Kagome glared, InuYasha ignored her, and the others just ate their meal in silence. No one wanted to mess with those two.
The bar was loud, packed and playing great music. Kagome loved it. She was wearing one of Sango's more revealing outfits. She was gonna go shopping, but InuYasha had been packing on the training sessions. She had on a dark blue halter that was cut quite low and triangled out at the bottom, showing off her hips and just a glimpse of her bellybutton., and a pair of jeans that looked like they were painted on.. Sango had on a wrap around tank that was bright pink and a pair of short booty shorts. They were sitting at the bar, both pretending to drink.
Kagome was looking for the man, and Sango was trying to help. It took about 20 minutes before they found him. He was at a table, with two other men. They smirked at each other, then walked towards them, both swinging their hips for all they were worth. Nabunaga glanced at them, then dismissed his colleagues. They both moved chairs right up next to him, then leaned on the table.
"Hey, what are two girls like you doing without an escort?"
"Oh, we're new in town."
"Yeah, and we thought we'd go out and meet some nice guys."
"Well, how about a nice guy?"
"I think that will do so…"
"Do you wanna go back to our place?"
"Why, but of course."
"Follow me then"
Sango stood and started out of the bar. Kagome got up next, but the guy grabbed her arm. He wrapped his other arm around her waist, rubbing it lightly. Kagome forced a smile, though she was about to hurl. He took it wrong. They walked off after Sango, the guy touching Kagome in any way he could. Sango got into the front seat, while the guy made Kagome get in the back with him. He started to kiss her neck, and work his way down. Kagome looked in the rearview mirror, begging Sango to go faster. The guy stuck his hand into the front of Kagome's shirt. She in turn acted along, moaning and gasping in al of the right places.
Sango took another five minutes to get to InuYasha's hotel. She again led the way, while the guy continued with Kagome. She walked to the elevator, holding it open for the two. Nabunaga didn't waste anytime starting on Sango, though he continued with Kagome's breast, he started to suck on Sango's hand, then her neck, eventually working down to her collar bone. Sango continued to act too.
The elevator came to the right floor, and kagome pulled out her key. She turned her back to the guy, but that didn't detour him. She turned around and grinned seductively up at him. She grabbed his tie, and pulled him into the dark room. He started on her again, while Sango left to go get the guys.
Nabunaga became more forceful. He pushed Kagome up against a wall, spreading her legs as far as the jeans would allow. He continued on her neck, and started to pull off her shirt. He got it off, and ran his finger across her stomach, tracing her belly button. She gasped for real this time.
A low growl came from in the corner. Nabunaga turned, instantly on edge. Kagome couldn't allow him to figure it out. She grabbed his hand, and place it on her chest, while she started to unbutton his shirt. He pulled it off and Kagome kissed his chest. Licking in little circles. A small whoosh was heard, then Nabunaga slumped forward. Kagome just caught herself. He fell to the ground and she stood there gasping for breath.
InuYasha was really pissed. That guy had some nerve. He unsheathed his knife, and stuck it in the guy's back. He stared at Kagome. She was all sweaty and out of breath. He was starting to see what Nabunaga had been after.
Shaking his head, he cleared it of said thoughts and went through the guys pockets, non too gentle. He came across a wallet, giving him his key card and the address to his hotel room. No one in this area lived in houses.
Kagome got dressed and helped InuYasha go through his stuff. Miroku and Sango came in, as did Kouga.
"Kagome, I'm sorry. I didn't think he would try to get that far so fast."
"InuYasha, I know you wouldn't have done that purposely. Don't worry. I'm fine and he didn't take anything from me. Let's get to his hotel."
InuYasha drove. Kouga talked with Miroku about what they would get out of this job, and Sango and Kagome talked about how gross that guy had been. InuYasha started to relax as soon as he realized that Kagome really was ok. He joined in on Miroku and Kouga's conversation. They soon reached his hotel. Where they met up with Ayame. She was there to decide which artifacts and other things in his room would be of value.
It was the nicest one in all of Tokyo. They got to his room, but found it all empty. There was one safe however. Nobody could open it, until Kagome volunteered.
She twisted the knob a couple of ways, before it opened. She gave a triumphant smile to the group.
"Where did you learn to do that?"
"My brother had about 20 safes in his room. He liked to steal my stuff. I learned it when I was a kid and it stuck."
"You never cease to surprise me."
"And I don't plan to stop anytime soon."