A/n: Hope everyone enjoyed chapter two. Now that Kikyou is here, things should be a little more interesting. Everyone knows she brings problems for Kagome, and confusion for Inuyasha. Alright, a summary from the last chapter.
The person she saw wasn't one of the staff members. There stood the beautiful Kikyou with a good portion of her ponytail pinned to the wall by the throwing knife, and she helplessly trying to take it out.
"Are you crazy!" she shrieked. Kagome held her cold unwelcoming exterior. "Like I said, the first one was a warning. Try knocking next time." Walking over, Kagome pulled out the knife in one smooth motion, twisting it up into her hair like a chopstick.
Inuyasha appeared at the door. "I heard someone scream." He looked back and forth between Kikyou and Kagome. Kikyou glowered "Some house protection you guys are! S-She tried to kill me!"
Chapter Three. For Reasons Unheard-of.
Inuyasha looked over some files on his computer, getting ready to head out on the night rounds. He could barely stop fidgeting he was so excited. 'What can I say? I live for this shit!'
His excitement came short remembering Kagome wasn't able to come. He hadn't talked to her all day or seen her either. This wasn't normal after a fight. Usually she's in his bed having him fantasize about ripping her clothes off, or they were in the forest, watching the moon in the trees.
Kikyou was another thing he'd been pondering over. Ever since she came back, he couldn't stop thinking about her. When he wasn't in her presence, he was making sure he knew where she was, what she was doing and why. His father had given her an escort and bodyguard during the day.
Was he in love with her? No, he could honestly say he wasn't. But he was falling fast. Kagome wasn't going to like that one bit. 'If she loves me, then she'll be happy for me.' Inuyasha rationalized with himself. 'Yeah, keep telling yourself that.'
There came a soft knock on the door. "What?" he said a bit too roughly than intended. It was a habit that he had since he was ten. Kikyou poked her lovely head inside the door. "Am I interrupting something?" she asked meekly.
Inuyasha glanced at his lap top, before closing it. "No. Was sup." "Nothing." She said casually, admiring his room. "It's beautiful in here. I expected it to be all red, not black."
She eyed the black satin sheets on the king sized bed, the black sheer curtains that led to the grand balcony, the master grand piano in the corner, and the black and ivy spiraled ceiling.
Ashes jumped on the bed from out of no where. Kikyou shrieked. "He scared me!" She held a hand to her chest attempting to calm her racing heart. Ashes lay royally on the bed, eyeing the intruder carefully.
Inuyasha walked up behind Kikyou. "It's a she, and her name is Ashes." Kikyou nodded, and then sneezed. "I'm allergic to animal dander." She glared at Ashes who gave her a 'well that's too damn bad' look.
Kikyou eyed the cat that seemed to be challenging her. "She's very beautiful though. Is she yours?" Inuyasha lifted a shoulder. "She's Kagome's but this is basically her room. She's the queen."
"Not for long." Kikyou muttered. Inuyasha was intrigued, but didn't bother to entertain it right now. If she thought she could seduce him, then by all means, he'd be happy to let her try.
"May I pet her?" She asked. Inuyasha shook his head. "She doesn't like strangers, but you can try your luck." Kikyou sized the cat up, liking her odds. She reached to touch the feline beauty.
Ashes hissed at her, before jumping off the bed onto the ledge and out the window. Kikyou smirked. 'I'll get rid of you soon enough.' "Well, you were right."
Inuyasha sighed. "Is there something you want Kikyou? I know damn well you hate cats." Kikyou put on a seductive smile, putting her arms around his neck. "I want you."
"Well then…" He bent his head toward hers, and she stood on her toes meeting him half way in the kiss.
Kikyou moaned softly, forgetting how great of a kisser the notorious playboy was. If his kisses were this mind blowing, imagine the sex now! Lust filled fantasies filled both their minds, secretly undressing each other in their heads.
Slipping his hands up her shirt, Inuyasha lavished on the smooth skin, memorizing every curve. Granted, she had less than Kagome, but still enough to want to take her clothes off. One thing he noticed was that her skin was cool like a breath of fresh air.
A hard knock on the door didn't catch their attention, but the screaming of his name did. "INUYASHA!"
Inuyasha heard Kagome's voice and radar went off in his head. He stopped kissing Kikyou and looked toward the door. Kikyou looked too, a small smile on his face. "The team is ready. I was told to get you since I wasn't going."
She didn't sound mad at all. Like she had just walked in on them laughing at a baby picture or a corny joke. Kikyou looked for any signs of weakness or hurt. She had to hand it to the little skank. The girl had talent.
Inuyasha broke apart from Kikyou and grabbed his guns. "When will you be back?" Kikyou found herself saying. Inuyasha cut a glance at her but didn't respond. Walking out the door, he tried to make eye contact with Kagome, but it was pointless. She saw right through him.
Kagome looked at him with a weird grin on her face and turned to leave. Kikyou met out with him in the hallway. "Well…I guess the cat isn't the only thing that doesn't like me here." She giggled. "Do you think she's jealous? I think it serves her right."
"What?" Inuyasha asked, questionably like she had lost her mind. Kikyou shrugged. "She acts immature. When she's not throwing knives at me, she's ignoring me at dinner, scowling, and I swear I've seen a bird follow me to the bathroom. All in all, she's an obsessive-"
"Don't do that." Inuyasha interrupted her. Kikyou smiled sweetly. "Do what? Tell the truth?" "No. Pretend you know shit about her when you don't." he said rather coldly. His eyes were damn near on fire.
Kikyou backed up a little scared. She'd seen the toughest guys in Tokyo be taken down with just one look she gave, but this time she'd met her match. Inuyasha's annoyance was on full rage.
Kagome was a lot of things, but she wasn't the object of Kikyou's ridicule. He wouldn't stand here and let someone down talk his best friend. Didn't matter if it were God himself.
"Look I'll be back when I'm back." Without sparing her a glance, he walked off into the dark hallways. Kikyou huffed. This was a definite setback. Kagome had to be out of the picture without any glitches in the plan.
"Well, that's what phones are for." She smiled. 'I'll be calling in a favor.'
----o-o-o----
The night life of Tokyo was surreal. Lights of the city buildings lit up the streets with the exception of dim alley ways. Crime was in full swing. Far too much to stop in one evening.
Inuyasha and his team stood on the highest tower roof top looking down. "Alright, Jo you take the North wing with Kaneie. Limp, you and Masao take the Far East, Norio take the west with Ryo."
All the men nodded at his instructions. "Wait," Norio called. "Shouldn't someone take the south side with you? It's the biggest half and we need someone to watch your back."
Inuyasha shook his head. "No, I'll be fine. I rather all of you are covered than me. Now go." "Like hell." Someone called from the shadows. Inuyasha smirked, knowing the voice instantly.
Miroku came into the dim light, smiling. Inuyasha put on a fake scowl. "I thought you were in Vegas. I was starting to enjoy myself." "Well, I came back to ruin your fun. So what are we doing tonight? Patrol or cleaning?" Miroku asked, checking his gun.
"Cleaning." Inuyasha smiled. Miroku did a silent yell. 'YES!' All the men laughed. Inuyasha chuckled. "Idiot. Alright men, be safe out there so my father won't be up my ass."
Everyone smirked, telling each other to be safe before jumping off the roof. Miroku watched the last of the demon patrol jump the ledge before he asked, "So, I didn't see Kagome here."
Inuyasha sucked his teeth. "Yeah…about that…." Miroku gave a knowing nod. "'Nough said. Let's go take out the trash." Cocking his gun, he jumped off the roof. A loud, "YAHOOO!" could be heard on the way down.
With a sigh, Inuyasha looked down off the edge, hoping this would get his mind off Kagome for a while. "Here goes nothing." He jumped into the night sky.
------o0o------
Kagome wondered the various rows in the library, searching for nothing in particular. At hearing something shift, she glanced at Cole, who had flown into the window. She held out her arm and he flew right to her.
Taking the bottle from his feet, she stroked and kissed his head. "Go keep an eye out for me." She whispered. Cole looked toward the door. Getting the message, he flew to the darkest corner of the high ceiling, watching the entrance from a distance.
Taking the note out, she took a seat at the near by desk and read.
Naraku's plans are in motion. What he's setting up for, I don't know, but I'm almost positive it includes Toyoshima and his crew of miscreants. Maybe Kikyou really is in need of protection. I'll see what I come across on the streets. In the meantime, tell your boyfriend to stop killing all my contacts. The criminals know more than you think.
Take Care of You.
Souta 3
Kagome rolled the note back up, putting it into her pockets. 'If Souta hasn't found anything, maybe she really is in trouble.' Forgetting about her competitive streak where Inuyasha's heart was concerned, she started to feel guilty. Letting her own jealousy and insecurities come in between her and her job.
'Kikyou needs protection. Weather I like her or not isn't the issue. Neither is Inuyasha.' Getting up from the desk, she started up and down the rows looking for a real book this time.
Finding it, she whipped the dust from its cover. Flipping through the pages, she found what she was looking for. Some time back, she and Inuyasha had come across the Morishita family album.
They laughed and joked about each picture, except for one. Before she could get a good look at it, Inuyasha had slammed the book closed, quickly changing the subject. She hadn't thought much of it after that. Until now.
Finding the picture, Kagome restrained herself to cry in defeat. There stood Inuyasha hugging a younger version of Kikyou, her face had a heart traced around it. The couple didn't look older than thirteen and fourteen. 'So... She was your first love…oh Inuyasha...'
Closing the book, she put it back on the shelf where she had found it. Taking a glance at the door, she decided to go check on the guest of the house.
"Cole." She called. The bird followed her silently.
-----o0o----
Kikyou smiled to herself, brushing the long strands of beautiful jet black hair. In seconds, she felt a cold chill fill the room. Her brushing paused. Thinking it was her nerves; she shrugged it off and stood to change into her night clothes.
When she turned around, her gaze met with a dark figure. It came rushing towards her, and she barely had time to scream.
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Kagome sauntered down the hall, hearing a faint scream. She froze, seeing a man at Kikyou's door. Without thinking, she sprinted towards them, taking her knives out on the way.
She jumped high in the air, the blades in her boots swiftly coming out, slashing the man's face in half as she came in contact with his body. The intruder hollered in agony, stumbling back to the floor.
Throwing her the knife on her left, it caught the man attacking Kikyou, in the hand. He jerked back, groaning. He glared at Kagome in blind rage, charging towards her. Kagome threw the other one, making sure it went through his eye.
The man that was once on the floor was now standing, having her in a headlock. Kagome back-flipped off the dresser landing in behind him, then making her foot blade meet his skull in the forceful back kick. He fell to the floor in seconds.
Kikyou looked at Kagome in pure astonishment. 'Did she just take out two men in 20 seconds? Wait, did she just SAVE me!' Kagome took her eyes off the men, wondering who they were. "Are you okay?"
All Kikyou could manage was a nod. Guards from the west wing of the manor came running down. "What the hell happened!" "She saved my life." Kikyou found herself saying to no one in particular.
Kagome let out a breath. "Get this cleaned up. We're going to have to be a little tighter on security." The guard nodded. Hiroaki was not going to like this one bit.
Hiroaki watched the scene from his office. "WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED!" He yelled at the security team. Jack didn't know what to say. "I don't know sir. They didn't show up on surveillance. One minute they weren't there, the next Miss Toyoshima was being attacked."
"They should have been stopped before they even reached her room!" he protested. Gainer, the outside guard, spoke up. "They couldn't have come through the main gate. The wolves would be all over them."
"I want 24/7 protection for this woman. She stays alive. Is that in any way UNCLEAR!" Hiroaki demanded. All the guards said, "NO SIR!" And filed out accordingly.
Kagome turned to leave, but Hiroaki grabbed her arm. "Stay with me, child." Kagome sat back down in her chair, waiting to be yelled at. It didn't come. Instead, Hiroaki took a seat in one of the regular staff chair, ignoring his massive one.
"I know you love my son." He said candidly. Kagome bobbed her head at the obvious statement. "Of course I do. Very much." Hiroaki beamed softy. "But I know the way you love him."
Finding something else to look at, she studied the floor. "Yes well…what can I say? I'm working on getting that fixed, sir." "I know you feel like I've trampled on your heart right after Inuyasha has already broken it. And I know you feel betrayed because I invited his first love to stay under our protection." He continued.
Kagome didn't bother to correct him. Her silence said it all. Hiroaki sighed. "I just wanted to let you know, I'm very proud of you. Not letting your feelings come between what's important. It seems like it would have been easier to let her die."
"For a moment, when I saw the bastard strangling her, I wanted to just walk away, and pretend I never heard her screaming." She cried unwillingly. Hiroaki knew all too well. "Thank you."
She nodded. "You're welcome." Kagome stood and walked to the door, not being able to take any more of the conversation. "Kagome," Hiroaki called out to her. When she turned around, he said, "For what it's worth, I always liked you more." Kagome gave him a thankful smile and left.
----o0o----
Kagome walked into her room, falling onto her bead. "Goodness…"she sighed. She glanced at Cole who was eyeing something on the ceiling. Kagome looked up, and saw nothing.
Standing up, she went to the edge of her bed seeing an arm hanging slightly from the edge. Taking out her hair pin blade, she prepared to strike. Before she could, two feet came in full force, kicking her back onto her pillows.
"WHAT THE FUCK!" She yelled as she banged her head against the headboard. Sango laughed, jumping down. Kagome opened her eyes and gasped. "SANGO! Oh my god!"
She jumped up hugging her friend. Sango giggled. "You look like hell." Kagome shrugged. "I've been through it. What happened, I thought you and Miroku were out screwing each other senseless in Vegas."
Sango blushed deeply. "That's about all we did. Didn't leave the room much." "I see." Kagome muttered. "There's so much to tell you." Sango sat on the bed. "I'm all yours."
A/n: Hope you liked the chapter. Had to bring in the whole team. Just and FYI, Miroku is not a demon and neither is Sango, but as we know, they have powers. So what is Kikyou up to? Why the hell did Kagome just save her? It's all going to unravel in time. I know it seems like just a lot of talking, but the action is coming sooner than you think. Please Review.
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