HAPPY EASTER!

hey guys here is a VERY long chapter for you...please enjoy it. i want to apologize for my last three chapters, i know that they have been uneventful and mushy. You'll will love this chapter...trust me!

BTW thank you to tairoru-chan for personal contacting me...i love fans!
Chapter 23...right?

"Enough already!" Sesshomaru demanded in pure boredom. He was tired of the shirts, shoes, pants, and whatever else the girls shoved into his face. All the poor man wanted was to go home and lie down on a comfortable couch with his soul mate, the remote control. What he didn't want was to stand another four hours in a non-air conditioned room with every shade of pink striking out at him. "I surrender! With all my heart I graciously give up. Now can we please leave? Please…I am begging you." In all seriousness he fell to his knees and pleaded insanity.

"Get up. You're embarrassing us." Rin, as controlled as ever, reached to the floor and gripped Sesshomaru's upper arm. "We are almost done. I promise." She gave a convincing smile and helped him to his feet. Then in a form of mockery she added, "Aw we dun yut." She whined, adding baby talk to her vocabulary while in humor she sucked her thumb.

"What a funny gal." Agitated, Sesshomaru slumped forward and became unusually interested with the gum-struck tile.

"How childish," Miroku said. He too was exhausted, but was somehow satisfied at the same time. It seemed to him that as long as his sweet Sango stood at least ten feet in his radius he was a happy man. At that moment she was at his side, and his smile couldn't have been bigger. "Don't you agree Sango my dear?" Turning his head to face the fierce beauty only to be met with a quizzical expression.

"What the hell did you give him Inuyasha? He is acting dumber than usual." She was annoyed to no end. First the dress that she had so desperately wanted didn't come in her size. Then she had accidentally placed her hand in a masterpiece of saliva, to which a young boy had so thoughtfully left behind. But to top it off, just to add to her pain, Miroku hadn't touched her since they left the house. Had she done something wrong? What was going on? Had the world ended and she just wasn't tuned into the news yet? "Inuyasha. Hey you!" She tapped harshly at the man's back.

"Umm…Sango." Miroku stepped toward the girl. "What are you doing?"

"Shut up Miroku I'm busy." Ignoring his pestering, Sango began tugging at the man's white hair. "Are you listening to me? Hello? What is-"

"Can I help you!" The stranger, that Sango had so aggressively been abusing, spun around and glared in contempt at the young woman. He looked nothing like a Reshinio, but he did possess the long pearly hair.

"No sir. I am so sorry. Really. I thought you were someone else. I swear." Holding up her hands Sango yet again apologized to the elder man. She hoped he wouldn't make too big of a scene, she was already dying from embarrassment. In the background Rin and the others giggled at her mistake.

"Forgive her my good man. She knows not what she does. How was she to know that you weren't her friend, you two do look so much alike, young and strong. She is truly sorry." Miroku smiled and held out his hand in a proper greeting.

"Yes, well, I do get mistaken for other men quite often." He laughed arrogantly. To his side Sango coughed to hide her laugh. Thankfully he didn't notice. "Apology accepted." He shook hands with Miroku then strutted away with his head held high.

"That was so gross." Rin stuck out her tongue at the retreating form and glanced at Sango, who was staring at Miroku.

"What?" He smirked at her confusion and choked down his amusement. "Come on Sango. You must have known that a few flattering words could win anyone over. Especially when it comes from such a delicious specimen as myself."

She continued to stare in awe, and then, finally, she woke from her trance. " Where is Inuyasha? On the subject, where is Kagome? They are both all of a sudden missing."

"No they aren't." Sesshomaru stated simply.

"What do you mean 'no they aren't?' Do you? Would you mind sharing with the rest of them where they obviously are?"

"Well, to start they are not, as you put it, 'all of a sudden missing.' They haven't been with us for about a hour now. You just have noticed because you were off in your own little Sango World." He was smiling at her with a cocky grin. All together, his words made her want to leave her lunch in the nearest garbage can.

"Yeah Sango. What's with you today?" Rin asked gently, not wanting to upset her short-tempered friend.

"Me? ME? Oh, no, no, no! What is with Miroku? Huh? He hasn't been stupid all day and I think that is really dumb! And you, Rin, what's with you? Your all…happy or something. Not to mention Sesshomaru…who, who is umm…acting like a jerk just like before, but that is beside the point. You catch my drift. Right?'

"Sure we do," Sesshomaru turned to the young girl next to him and whispered in her ear. "Should I be scared?" Her response made his heart go into hyper-drive. She giggled into his shoulder and slowly shook her head against his leather jacket.

"Fine! So they have been gone for a while. Doesn't it matter to anyone else where they went?" Sango's face flamed from humiliation. Usually she strived to be level minded and controlled, furthermore mature. Unfortunately something had thrown off her cool demeanor, and he had a name. Miroku Reshinio. Oh God, girl do NOT get hurt.

"Yeah, we care. Or at least we would care, if we didn't already know where they are." Keep it slow; don't get her mad, Miroku said to himself. He was doing so well so far. He wasn't going to let Sango know it had hurt him when she said that he was stupid.

"Okay. Then where are they?"

"A while ago Kagome had pulled Inuyasha into a bathing-suit store. For clear reasons they haven't returned yet. So see, everything is fine."

"Why would she take him-?" She paused at her naivety and finished, "that is disgusting!" She yelled out over-dramatically.

"They are married, and she will wearing a bathing suit."

"I don't care it is still wrong. This is Kagome we are talking about. That girl hasn't even had a date before. Come on Rin back me up." Sango eyed her friend, threatening destruction if her demands were not met.

"That is true. Kagome was anti-boy before now. I mean she avoided not physical contact, but also social. The only guy she talked to was Homo, and he doesn't count anymore." Rin let out a deep breath. For the first time since she had been kidnapped she felt grief. Not for herself, but for Hobo, and any others who died from this silly masquerade.

"Wait, what! First of all, is Kagome a lesbian? Second, why does she hang out with guys named Homo? It sure doesn't say much about her." Sesshomaru suppressed the need to burst out in a fit of ill-mannered sniggers.

"Gosh, don't you know anything? Kagome isn't a lesbian, but she is picky. Homo wasn't his actually name, it was Hobo, I mean Hojo. He used to bug Kagome over and over. He was so annoying that she finally agreed to go with him to a banquet, and he never let her live it down. It was horrible." Rin shuddered in remembrance. "Everyone at school thinks that Kagome killed Homo the night she was kidnapped, but we all know who really did it." She finished angrily.

"Paul. That must have been the boy he shot. He dressed weird." Sesshomaru laughed at the thought of the first night he had spent with Kagome. She had been shock and he found that hilarious.

"Shouldn't we go find them now?" Sango, Kagome's best friend, was indeed jealous of that darn Inuyasha. This was supposed to be a day that the trio of girl friends could have fun together for possibly the last time. At the moment she was living in a dreamland. Nothing seemed to be wrong. She was unbelievably happy there, without the stress of school or drama. It was wonderful, but it couldn't last forever. She was dealing with the biggest crime family in the world. No way was she going to walk away unscarred. It was an impossible fairy tale.

"Everybody freeze!" A loud, deep voice throughout the mall causing a wave of shrills to cry out. Everywhere around them there were people running or ducking low, desperately attempting to avoid being in the way of the men carrying guns. Abnormally large guns to be exact. "I repeat yet again, everyone freeze! Don't be fooled we are not the police. We will not hesitate to shoot every last one of you. So please, if you will, just stop moving, stop talking, and for God's sake stop screaming!"

"Don't say anything, just get down very, very slowly." Miroku took the leadership role, grabbing Sango's hand he led her to the floor. At the same time he watched Sesshomaru bring Rin to his chest and take her down.

"Now folks this could be very easy for all of you if you obey everything I say. Any questions? No good. I would like to ask a favor of you all. If you would please turn your attention to the men directly in front of me, about 20 yards or so. If you do not recognize either of them let me help you. The one with stark white hair is Sesshomaru Reshinio. He is taking a little vacation from his usual killing sprees, but that doesn't mean he isn't dangerous right now. Next to him is Miroku Reshinio. He is known worldwide for his many hits. No I am not talking about baseball. That man has murdered countless innocent people in the name of crime?" He smiled widely for his audience. "I am here to deal with these men. If you would all do me a favor, I would appreciate it if you moved to the side walls of the mall. That way I can insure your safety. Thank you." The man waited for the civilians to follow his instructions and was extremely pleased at the outcome.

"Girls, we need you to get up and hurry to the walls where the other people are. He will leave you alone. Go!" Sesshomaru pushed Rin away from him and she stood for only seconds before taking off. Sango was harder to persuade. "Sango go!" She looked at Miroku sadly, and then stood. She mumbled something under her breath then trailed her friend.

Once the girls left the Reshinios also brought themselves to their feet and turned to each other. They shook hands in a silent farewell. Both casually reached into their belts and pulled out their desired weapons. With a nod they faced their foe.

"Well, well, well. I never thought I would be seeing this. I admit it, it does feel good. Just tell me one thing. Where is the brave Inuyasha now? Huh? I haven't seen dear buddy in how long. It must be about six years. Wow, how time flies when you're in prison!" He let himself enjoy and harsh chuckle before continuing. "No, but seriously where is Inuyasha. My sources tell me that he was just married to a pretty little thing. The men are telling me that she looks just like my downfall, Kikyo. Is it true? Come on where are the answers?"

"What are you doing out? We thought you had life?" Sesshomaru inquired. He hoped with everything he had that he didn't sound scared, because he was. It was a new thing for him; he never used to be so fearful. Just lately everything seemed important to him, kind of made it worth living. "How many judges did you have to sleep with to get out?"

"Don't make me laugh Reshinio. It hurts my stomach."

"Yeah they say that is an after effect from dropping the soap, but you'll get over it." This time it was Miroku who had a difficult time not showing his weakness. He was relieved though. If the lunatic had noticed Sango or Rin there was no telling the things he would have done. It was good that they safely got away.

"Man you guys are more screwed up than I remember." The man choked back his resentment. So many years of gut-wrenching pain because of them. The only reason he was able to escape was due to a compact he made with the officials. He promised their heads and in return his freedom, and he always kept his promises.

A masked follower walked deliberately up to the threatening man and whispered in his ear. Sesshomaru and his cousin watched as an evil smile lit up their enemy's face. He responded secretly and then signaled to some of his other men. "Oh boys you are going to be very surprised with what we have for you." From behind him Kagome was being dragging forward in only a bikini. "Now pretty for this young lady is an understatement if I do say so myself.

"Where the hell is Inuyasha?" Miroku questioned under his breath. He observed helplessly as the escapee pulled Kagome to him and wrapped his heavy arm around her shoulder. She held her head high, unafraid like. She resembled a Japanese princess. The only problem was she was a Japanese princess on her way to meet death.

"Have faith in him. He wouldn't let her die." Sesshomaru offered more to himself than to Miroku. It made him twinge looking at his sister-in-law be held by a very bad man. He had to hide his smile nonetheless because she was so strong. He loved how she stood tall, and gave no indication of fear.

"Can anyone tell me who this delectable girl is? Well, I can answer that! This Kagome Reshinio! Inuyasha's devoted wife and seconds prior to now she saved his poor pathetic ass. Since I didn't have the pleasure of witnessing this firsthand would you please share with the rest of us what happened, in details?" The man searched Kagome's face waiting to see the look of fear. He came up empty though. "I am not that patient my dear."

"Oh I'm sorry, were you talking to me?" She stared on with her unflinching eyes.

"Kill her." He ordered curtly. By past experiences he learned that wasting time saved lives.

A shot rang out. A girl fell to her knees. Tears sprang to her eyes and she grasped for air. Red spots formed in front of her eyes and the screams of terror played in her head. She dropped what was in her hand and she brought them up to her gunshot wound. Her fingers filtered the warm crimson. I'm dying. She eyelids closed and she never would open them again.

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