HEY GUYS! Thanks for the great reviews! I don't really have many ideas for future contents, so I would LOVE some suggestions. If you have questions, feel free to ask.

I have a feeling this chapter is gonna be short… so sorry if it is

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important: one of my reviewers pointed this out, and I thought I should answer it.

great story so far. But I don't see how Sesshoumaru can have a normal life if he's still the leader of the mafia. That's kinda strange.

-Wolf Jade

Good point. Let me explain. When I say "trying to lead a normal life again" I mean around Kagome. He's going to have to get used to her ways, not his own mafia ways. Also, he's not officially the leader yet. He still has some more business to take care of. This may take some time, so please be patient.

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Ex-Mafia

Chapter Three

Sesshomaru spit out his food. "This is crap."

Kagome sat across him, pouting. "Then don't eat it." She spoke as if he was a 8 year old.

He put down his fork and knife, leaving the plate on the table. "I won't." He said as a matter of factly. "I'm napping."The burnt food was much better

Geesh how rude. At least clean the plates. Kagome took a big bite out of her grilled chicken, and nearly suffocated on the wicked taste. Spitting out the food, she squealed "ARgh what the hell did I put in this?" She didn't even notice that she was criticizing herself. okay, too much salt, I admit… but what's this aftertaste? Is it spoiled?...

-.-

never mind I don't want to know.

After cleaning up the mess and doing the dishes from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, she walked into the living room only to find Sesshomaru snoring on the couch with a newspaper over his head. She stepped closer to have a better view.

Wow…. He seems so peaceful. But he's still an ass. She continued to stare, not being aware that she was getting closer. "A beautiful ass…" She accidentally whispered.

Sesshomaru's eyes shot open and narrowed. "What the hell is your problem?"

Before Kagome could even comprehend, he had already thumped her on the head with the rolled up newspaper.

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Kagome sighed as she slipped herself into the hot spring. She could hear Sesshomaru on the other side. She smiled. i If he's daring enough to hit me with a newspaper, then he must be getting more used to me. /i

Once again, she tried to think of something to chat about, but this time, it was Sesshomaru who started.

"Do you have any family besides your father?" Okay, wrong way to put it. Her father was dead, so the mention of family was kinda awkward.

Still, she answered anyways. "My mom died when I was little, giving birth to my baby brother, but he died soon after, too. My grandparents cut off all relations with my dad soon after that, but I don't know where they are now. Only my dad does. My grandparents are the only ones that know of any aunts, uncles, or cousins." She sighed and added, "I wish I can find out where they are."

Silence.

So, this girl has no family? Just like me. Sucks for her.

"What about you, Sess?" She closed her eyes, trying to imagine him naked. Hey, hormones. Need I say more

"I do not know of any family. Besides Kane, that is." He sighed. "He's like a father to me."

He heard Kagome giggle. He could see the outline of her body through the thin paper-like wall. i She's practically throwing herself at me. He tried his hardest to control his body. i sigh I need to go to a strip club again sometime. Where's Miroku when I need him?

"So…does that mean I'm a sister to you.?"

Sess smirked, glad that she wasn't able to see. "You're not up on that level yet."

He could just imagine her pouting, but she wouldn't give him the pleasure of seeing (or hearing) her flustered.

After a few minutes of silence, he started to relax in the hot waters.

Kagome's voice broke him out of his trance, though. "Did he say anything… about me?"

Sess inwardly sighed. "Your dad, you mean?"

Kagome nodded, but then realized that he wouldn't be able to see, anyways. "mm hmm"

"He said… he loved you very much…and he's proud of you…and he wants you to be happy."

"Oh." He couldn't tell her emotion in that comment. Almost like… an indifference. She continued. "If he hadn't asked you to come guard me…" Oh god. He knew where this was going. "… would you have…come back?"

Silence.

He didn't even bother answering her. He didn't want to upset her, but he didn't want to lie to her either.

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Sango sighed and stared at the bright stars, huddled up next to Miroku for warmth. "sigh I wonder what Kagome is doing right now… do you think its right to just leave her alone with the servants?"

Miroku kept his eyes at the dark moon. "Sango, don't worry. Remember, we've been stuck in the house for four straight years. No vacation. Not much contact with the outside world, unless we accompany Miss Kagome to go out… and all we get is to talk to our families via letters." His voice was full of guilt. "Can't we just relax for once?"

Sango looked slightly annoyed. "If by we, you mean your hand and by relax, you mean on my ass, then no."

His hand didn't bother moving after the obvious warning, so as a reward, he got to meet Sango's five beautiful fingers for the hundredth time. His prize was his very own set of stars, dancing around his head.

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Kagome frowned, glad that Sesshomaru was on the other side of the spring.I knew it. even in her thoughts, she knew she sounded bitter. I might as well give up hope now. She sighed.

"You should go back to the gang. The men are probably waiting for you. I have Miroku and Sango, you know." She tried her best to sound cheerful, but on the other side, he knew it was just an act.

"No. I made a pledge to your father. I won't leave you here, accessible to danger." He tried his best to sound sweet. It seemed like it was working, too. He can feel her smile.

Idiot. Trying to be the hero? Okay then. I want you to stay, anyways. "Okay, whatever rocks your socks."

Sesshomaru stared, and she can feel his eyes prying at her.

…..

"What kind of idiotic expression is that?"

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Naraku leaned back on his leather chair. He felt so proud of himself. He had just killed Kane Higurashi. THE Kane Higurashi, leader and creator of the Demon Mafia. It was all too easy.

The guards he brought with him were practically asleep… so he was basically signing his own death warrant.

Now his gang, The Hanyou Mob, can get more recognition.

Thanks to that damn… human… my gang wasn't even getting noticed. But that's all about to change. evil laughter

He looked up as his best assassin walked in.

"Inuyasha. What was nice surprise." Naraku smiled. Acquiring Inuyasha was the best thing he's ever done for the gang. He was a killing machine. The only problem was that he had a soft spot that would come out sometimes…

Inuyasha slapped down a folder in front of Naraku. "Guess what we just found out."

Naraku glared playfully. "You are to address me as boss, Inuyasha."

Inuyasha ignored him, though. "The one named Kane Higurashi I killed has family."

Raising an eyebrow, Naraku questioned, "Really? Is this member of importance?"

"It's his daughter. The only family that he still has relations with."

Inuyasha was lucky enough to think to dig up the man's will. He noticed only two names on there, though. Sesshomaru, and Kagome Higurashi. He already knew about Sesshomaru. He was the best of the best, sad to say.

Kagome Higurashi was obviously related to him in an important way… if not, then why would half of his money go to her?

After some research, he found out that it was his daughter. This was news worth reporting to Naraku.

"Kill her."

Inuyasha looked shocked. "What? Why?"

"She's of a danger to us."

"You're crazy and stupid. She's only a girl."

"She's sixteen."

"So? What's your point?"

"You started killing when you were fourteen."

Okay, good point. "You know I don't do women or children."

"Then accompany an assassin to kill her. Make sure nothing goes wrong."

Inuyasha sighed. This guy is ruthless. "Fine." evil look No worries. I'm gonna kill him, anyways. Then I'll be the leader of the Hanyou Mob. He doesn't even do the killing, goddamnit. He just sends his groupies to do the dirty work. He doesn't even care about the guys in the gang. Just the money and the notoriety. I'll kill him with my own claws one day. When the time is right.

He left Naraku's office, obviously irritated that he has to watch a girl die. He's pissing me off on purpose. Asshole.

He took out his cell phone and dialed a number he's way too familiar with. "Kikyo. I have a job for you."

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Kagome got changed into her nightclothes and walked out of the hot spring's changing room into the kitchen. To her surprise, Sesshomaru already beat her to the fridge.

She watched as he took out a bottle of milk. As he drank it, she tried to sneak up behind him, planning to scare him.

But of course he'd notice. As Kagome got closer, Sesshomaru turned around speedily, armed with his red demon eyes.

"Boo."

His ears hurt as Kagome shrieked like the girl that she is.

"YOU ASSHOLE! THAT WAS MY JOB! God, you really had my heart racing…" And not because you startled me, either.

Sesshomaru didn't ignore the fact that she was eyeing his body.

So that's what he looks like shirtless. She smiled. No more imagining now! (Yay.)

"And you call me perverted." That was more of a statement that a question.

Kagome blushed. "Don't flatter yourself. I've seen better."

He finished his milk and watched as Kagome took out an apple.

"You're sleeping with me from now on."

Instead of sounding shocked, Kagome just shrugged. "Really. I always thought you were gay."

He was about to throw something at her, mainly one of the many knives on the counter, but had thought better. "No, I'm perfectly into women. Notice I said 'women'… not girls like you."

He knew that would affect her. He watched as she tensed up. Still, he kept talking.

"You'll be sleeping in my room until Miroku and Sango come back. It's not safe for you to be alone. I've already moved your bed into my room, so theres no point in arguing."

Kagome tried not to expose her shocked face. What the hell. Didn't know he was that strong.

As if reading her mind, he walked out of the kitchen, headed to his room. "You forgot I was a demon?"

She pouted and yelled after him. "I'm not sleeping in your stinky room! I'LL BE IN THE LIVING ROOM!"

He sighed. Suit yourself…don't blame me if somebody comes in to rape you.

He knew that wouldn't happen. He'd smell an intruder from a mile away. Still, there is magic out there that can block out a person's smell.

Climbing into bed, he'd decided to be alert…just in case.

END OF CHAP

IMPORTANT NOTES

- I'm sorry for not using Japanese expressions. I don't plan to in any of my future stories, mainly because I don't want to confuse myself, or my readers.

- I will not be updating for AT LEAST a week Why? I am going on vacation… and I'm all packed and ready to leave. I'm going to Boston, and NYC (just in case you're curious). I'll bring a floppy just in case I DO end up writing anything… but I will not be updating until I get back. (sorry)

- Please review, and send me emails for any suggestions you have. I have no idea where this story is headed.. so reader ideas will be most treasured by me! And if I decide to use any of your ideas, I will surely give you credit.

Until next time,

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