A.N. Hi all! -ducks from the tomatoes that are thrown her way and clears throat- Mikazuki here with Chapter five! Wow I can't believe I'm already on Chapter 5! This story is just moving along. Sorry about last chapter's cliff hanger (I couldn't help my self lol) and delay. I thought I should mention this, lol, when I looked at my stats I nearly had stroke! You guys are just the greatest for leaving such kind reviews, though I have to say, my hats are paying for it. I think my ego has increase ten fold (and of course it all goes to my head, heh)... I wish I could give you guys something back for being so loyal and just plain awesome...Hmm maybe I can make this chapter extra long. It's the least I can do for all my reviewers! Note, this will not be a murder mystery despite my unhealthy love for mystery novels...I don't think I would have the patience to write one what with the clues and suspects and my laziness...I also wanted to thank all the people who emailed me or reviewed with well wishes for my grandfather that meant a lot to me. Thanks, he is by the way doing a lot better, but is having some problems with his leg. You may now sit back relax and enjoy the read!
TSUKI is my new spacer since hitting the space bar a thousand times does absolutely nothing on Excuse my lateness with this story... My anti spy ware program my father installed has not allowed me to go anywhere except my homepage and my mailbox. Since I'm, when it comes to computers...disabled and my father refuses to help, it's taking me awhile to be able to fix all the internet settings.
Disclaimer: I do not own this anime
Summary: Who knew that all you had to do to become famous was drown?
Many thanks go out to the person who beta reads these chapters! KogasGirl! Thanks a bunch!
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Delightfully Disastrous
Chapter Five
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Kagura sat on a mat in the middle of her room, laughing scornfully. "Naraku...that coward. Won't even soil his own hands." She took out a small hand gun, with a frown on her face.
'He leaves me to kill that boy. To do his dirty work, while he stays hidden...'
Tossing it beneath her bed, she sighed angrily. This was all truly irking. "What is the point of all this?"
Her pink eyes traveled around the room, but her mind did not register the pictures as she was deep in thought.
Kagura winced, feeling her concealment spell that masked her original scent; weaken for the second time that night. She needed rest.
Kagura had been commanded to kill Sesshoumaru's chauffeur and to pay a little visit to Kyoto--a certain shop to be exact. And after her little ...attitude adjustment from her master, she was drained.
Naraku's scent had begun to leak from the spell at the clearing were she had dumped the car. "If Naraku finds out..." She trailed off with a shudder.
That was the last thing she needed.
Kagura sighed, as she went to the bathroom to bathe. The scent from her victims was strong. Too strong to leave on her despite her extreme fatigue. She stretched her wary limbs as she filled the sleek red and white bath tub with hot water. Stripping of her clothes she eased herself slowly into the tub.
She was out quickly and dressed. Tomorrow morning, or rather later that day, since it was well past midnight, she would have to hear from Naraku. Sighing once more she began to get ready to end a long day, and prepare for one that would be just it.
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Kagome paced anxiously to and fro, nauseated, the smell and sight of the growing pools of blood was completely overwhelming. She stopped to rub her arms, the cool air getting to her. They had been in that spot for what seemed like forever, and it was maddening.
Sesshoumaru had called Totousai who in turn said he would call the police. Mind, her company had not divulged that information, Mr. Totoki just had an overly loud speaking voice.
'But what could be taking so long?' She was almost positive that he had called more than half an hour ago.
She looked up at Sesshoumaru, who was propped up against the car, with his arms crossed and was staring emptily into the moon.
'How can he stand there as if nothing happened?'
Kagome shook her head, unbelieving, as she tried to form words. The only one thing that came to mind, however, and she settled with stating dumbly, "T-that's blood..."
Sesshoumaru stayed in his previously position, as he sneered, "You are very observant."
Kagome wanted to retort at the cold demon, but she just could not pry her eyes from the young man, from the drops of deep crimson, almost black in color, that fell from the open car door. She chose to just stand there.
She wanted to shut the door of the car, so as not to see the pallid and limp body. But the blood dripping from several gun wounds was not something she wanted to get a closer look at.
Kagome shivered.
Sesshoumaru frowned, 'This girl...how pathetic.'
Though, he himself had to admit even it was a little ...perturbing, the scene. If that was the right word to use.
There was another scent he caught emitting from amidst the body of his driver. One that belonged to a person he had hoped to never have to see again. One that belonged only to the hanyou that was considered to be a sick tormentor from hell that believed in nothing but manipulation and greed.
'Naraku...' His mental voice was coated with venom. A muscle in his jaw twitched the other outward sign of his deep seeded hatred. This had to be his doing, it literally reeked of him.
Sesshoumaru was slightly at loss to reason for his chauffeur to be the target of death, though. It lacked complete reason, when he himself should have been the center of any attack.
Narrowing his eyes he decided to turn his attention else where. If it was in fact the hanyou, then he needed to be aware of everything in the area.
Kagome was a little dazed. She took a deep breath, regretting it as the urge to vomit came over her, full force. She closed her eyes and tried to concentrate on something else as to eradicate the feeling.
Sesshoumaru suddenly looked into the wooded area surrounding them, sharply and tensed. Kagome stood rigidly and inched a little closer to the tall demon as a car pulled up.
"Oi, Sesshoumaru!"
Sesshoumaru relaxed a bit, as Totousai and a police car drove up. A detective hopped out of the police car. He looked around a look of disgust etched on his face. He placed a napkin to his nose and pulled out a notebook. A look of hatred glistened in his eyes before quickly leaving as he spotted Sesshoumaru.
The aforementioned demon narrowed his eyes, as the man in his early thirties came up to them, He had unusual lavender hair and slate gray eyes hair that went slightly past his shoulders, "Can you explain this?"
Sesshoumaru smirked, "I believe this man is dead. Could you not tell?"
Kagome sighed, 'We'll be here all night, at this rate...'
The detective's eyes blazed, "I'm not stupid, young man. Exactly how did that man die?"
Sesshoumaru gave him a glare, "You are the detective, Fuymora."
Kagome was confused, 'These two know each other?' She glanced at Totousai for answers only to find that he was struggling to remove his seatbelt, and had yet to exit the car.
She turned back to the conversation at hand.
Kagome frowned, as the detective face became alarmingly red. Every the mediator, she tried to calm the detective down. "We, or at least I, had absolutely no clue as to what happened. We just came from the Kendo engagement party about an hour ago. When we had gone to leave, we found that the limousine was not there to retrieve us."
Detective Fuymora scribbled rapidly, "And where exactly was the car?"
Kagome looked deadpan, "Australia? Where do you think?" She was cold, nauseated, and tired, and now to top it all off this detective Fuymora was making her head spin even more than it was. Kagome was aggravated and felt as if she could pass out. That combination made not a good mood.
Sesshoumaru scowled as the detective wrote down the continent. 'He is toying with me.'
"I see. Now, how did you know that your car had been in Australia and how did you get it here with that dead guy inside?"
Sesshoumaru growled low, "I have had enough of this incompetence. We are leaving." He pulled Kagome, rather roughly toward Totousai automobile, who had yet still to unclasp his belt.
The detective laughed darkly as the two left, "I'm not done with you and your little girlfriend, Sesshoumaru."
Kagome protested both about being literally, thrown into the backseat, and being called that obnoxious youkai's girlfriend. Sesshoumaru frowning climbed into the front next to Totousai, "Drive."
Totousai blinked and put the car in gear and drove off. He handed Sesshoumaru a phone, who in turn nodded his thanks. Kagome paid little attention to what he was saying, already knowing that he was calling an actual police officer.
It was not that Sesshoumaru did not know who did it...It was just that he did not want to be bothered with homicide on his plate. If you found a car with a dead man inside and the car was registered under that of a youkai no less, what would you think?
Kagome sighed, exasperated, and more aware of her growing discomfort since her shoes were becoming tight and uncomfortable, after more a few hours of walking in them. Her face was still pallid and she was still trying to make herself understand, "...That guy is dead..."
Totousai chirped, "Yup, shot about five times from what I could see." Kagome suddenly ripped off her tight shoes, frustrated, "How can you be so...cheerful ...so nonchalant?" She felt as if she could scream, and her clothing was not helping.
Sesshoumaru left no time for Mr. Totoki to answer, as he turned to frown at her, "He was expendable."
Kagome blinked as the words struck home. She glared, angrily at him, meeting his harsh gaze.
"T-that's disgusting!"
She took her hair out of its bun, braids and curls stiffly cascading down. Everything felt as if it was constricting her, making it more difficult for her to breathe. It was all she could do to keep from tearing off her dress or passing out.
"Don't you even care?"
Sesshoumaru just turned around in his seat, so as his back would face her. She sighed, after a long uncomfortable pause. "Mr. Totoki, how much longer until we reach my house?"
Totousai looked at her through the rear view mirror, "Your house? It's too far away to be driving out to especially so late! Old men like me shouldn't have to be handling a car! You can spend the night at the villa."
Sesshoumaru frowned, but chose to say nothing. Kagome bit her bottom lip, "...Well I guess that's fine. I'll just call my mother to tell her where I am."
She made the motion to dig for her phone in what would have been her pockets had it been her street clothing. She slapped her head, slightly, "Idiot! Of course, I don't think to bring my cell phone."
A snort sounded from the front seat, "Somehow that is not surprising."
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Kagome yawned as she walked barefoot into the foyer of Sesshoumaru Taisho's villa, carry her sandals. The smooth title feeling good on her feet.
She rubbed her arms, feeling in the least, gritty. She ran a hand through her hair as Sesshoumaru slid his shoes onto a placemat adjacent the door.
Totousai just started up the stairs and called down, "Any room on the eastern side of the second floor is free."
Sesshoumaru gracefully walked into the living room, and sat onto the sofa. He pulled out a novel and began to read. Kagome blinked, "Aren't you going to sleep?"
The youkai barely glanced at her and as he stated coldly, "I do not need as much sleep as a human." The young woman huffed, "Sorry for asking..."
Continuing on her way, she made her plans for the night.
First she was going to bathe, then she was going to call home, and finally she would hit the sack, 'As the expression goes.' The girl smiled.
Kagome turned right as she reached the top step and was faced with a wide hallway. Crossing her arms in thought she leaned on the wall, "Which room should I choose?"
It was a long hallway...She did not have the energy to walk down the whole thing, and so the first seven would have to do.
Her eyes lit up, a solution to her quandary found. "Iny ...meeny ...miny ...moe..."
The end chose was the fifth room. Opening the egg white door, she entered the carpeted room. Turning on the lights, she did not even bother to look around. She ran straight to the bathroom that was connected to the room.
Stripping of the beautiful dress, Kagome neatly folded it and placed it down onto the counter as she ran the bath water. Grabbing a nearby bottle of some shampoo and conditioner that she had never heard of, and a bar of a pleasant smelling soap, she spent half an hour or so soaking and relaxing, the unpleasantries slipping from her mind.
Yawning, she realized she had to get out. Grabbing a nearby embroidered towel, she wrapped it around herself. Suddenly she squeaked, "I don't have any clothes!"
She hurried out of the room, clad in her towel, only to stop short at the sight of pajamas lying on the bed. It was a long floral tank top with matching pants. "Were these there before?" Changing into them with a content, though confused, smile and heavy eyelids, she turned off the lights and climbed into the bed enjoying the feel of the silken material.
The sight of the gruesome murder and scent of blood and nausea were gone... along with the remembrance of calling her mother.
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...Ring...
Opening her eyes, only to instantly shut them from the sunlight that was pouring in, Kagome soon realized that it was her cell phone making the noise.
...Ring...
Choosing instead of braving the light to swat, blindly the area next to her, she searched for the phone. "Mmm..." Not feeling the slim device, the young woman rolled over a bit. Confronted with the same results she moved over a little more and off the edge of the bed.
...Ring...
She was forced to open her eyes, as gasp emitted her lips. "Ouch!" She tried to stand only to fall again. She looked down to find herself tangled in the ocean that was the mass of the black sheets she had slept in. She tried to pin point where the annoying ringing was coming from.
...Ring...
Looking up she saw a dark mahogany nightstand. Feeling the smooth surface, she found the source of her aggravation. Pulling down the phone, along with the clothes she had worn yesterday. She made mental note to change her ringer as she answered her call.
...Rin--...
"Hello?" She asked her voice somewhat strained as she shimmied out of her entanglement.
"...Kagome! I tried the house a few times and you didn't answer, and so tried your mobile phone. You had me a little worried!"
The young woman sat up and stretched her free arm as a wave of guilt washed over her.
"Momma! Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry, I forgot to call you last night. Mr. Totoki had asked me to stay the night since it was so late and he was so old and then I was tired an--"
"It's alright, honey," She heard her mother sigh, relieved, as she interrupted her daughter. "So how is everything?"
Kagome smiled, "Everything is fine!"
"That's good dear, but I'm afraid I have some bad news."
Her breath caught in her throat, "What happened! Is everyone okay?"
Mrs. Higurashi took in a sharp breath, worrying the girl even more. "I wish they were."
Kagome heart sped up, and she dreaded to ask, "What happened?"
"Jii-chan had a heart attack. The doctors do not know if he will make it. His heart is very weak right now."
Kagome choked, "A heart attack?...No"
She shook her head, "...Jii-chan."
She heard her mother sniff, making it slightly more obvious that she was crying. With a stronger voice she assured her mother, "I'll be right there. Are you at the Tokyo hospital?"
Mrs. Higurashi shook her head despite the fact that her mother could not see the action. "We are still in Kyoto. At a shrine shop, yesterday, he suddenly collapsed. We've been here since."
She paused, "The doctors don't know what going to happen."
Kagome bit her bottom lip stray tears wetting her cheeks.
"I'll be right there." She repeated.
"No. I'm afraid you have to stay here. We are staying with Yuka's family for the next week or until btou-sama can be moved, and their home is peering to the brim what with their housing their cousins."
Kagome agreed reluctantly, understanding, Yuka had mentioned that.
"Please keep me updated."
"I will honey, good bye."
"...Bye."
Kagome clicked off the phone and fell back onto the carpet floor in sobs, the building up of yesterday and that morning too much for her.
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Sesshoumaru walked briskly down the eastern hallway. He had to wake up the Higurashi girl, after a short stop in his office. He found the walk to be a nuisance, but it was out of his hands to do anything. Totousai had somehow flooded the original room, and the youkai was forced to relocate his beloved room.
It was a wonder that the elder demon was not dead by now, it was no secret how thin Sesshoumaru's patience was...It was only the eccentric demon's fidelity and years of serving the Taisho family that kept him in good graces.
As he past the room he knew the girl had chosen to occupy he heard a loud thud. Frowning, he paused, despite his mental goading to continue on his way. Strains of a phone conversation reached his ears. It lasted no more than a few minutes.
Sesshoumaru turned the handle on the door, and soundlessly opened it.
He raised his articulated brow, as he was assaulted with a salty, familiar scent of tears. Kagome coughed as she sat up, her face read and moist. Her hair was matted against her face. Her eyes widened as she spotted Sesshoumaru.
Standing up she brushed back her hair, and pasted a cheery smile on her face. "Good morning!"
Sesshoumaru's frown deepened, as Kagome turned away from him, tears streaming down her cheeks. Kagome began to pile the back onto the bed. Grabbing her clothing, she went to go change, not even sparing the youkai a glance.
"I'll just go ...do things and get ready to go..."
She stopped short, "No."
Dropping everything but her shorts, she dug through her pockets, "No, no, no!" She came back empty handed. Groaning she came to the realization that she did not have her spare keys. That meant only one thing.
"I can't get into my house..."
In full out sobs, she threw herself at Sesshoumaru's chest, grabbing the material of his wine red polo shirt. Sesshoumaru looked down at the dark head, somewhat taken aback. He did nothing for a moment.
At a loss of what to do, he slowly put his arms around her sob wracked frame.
The door swung open, and Mr. Totoki came into view. "What is taking you so--Oh! Am I interrupting, something?" Sesshoumaru eyes narrowed at the old man's insinuation.
Kagome unlatched herself from the youkai, slowly, her face flushed both from crying and from embarrassment. She shyed away from the youkai.
"Sorry..." She said in a small, hoarse voice as her shoes became everly so interesting. Sesshoumaru turned to leave. Pausing, though, he gave a sigh, and offered somewhat reluctantly as he looked distastefully at his moist shirt.
"..You may stay here, I suppose, until your mother returns."
Kagome's head shot up and she blinked, and she said softly, "...Thanks Sesshoumaru."
Her words fell on deaf ears as Sesshoumaru was already out the door. Totousai scratched the back of his head, "What was that all about?"
Kagome shook her head and said slowly with a small smile on her face, "I'm not really that sure." After a long pause, she looked over at Totousai, "Now, out with you! I need to get ready."
'Did he hear my conversation?'
Totousai was herded out of the room, and once she was sure he would not come back, Kagome leaned against the door and slid down the to the floor. She put her head on her knees and wrapped her slim arms around them.
"Jii-chan..."
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Sesshoumaru continued to his original destination, the corners of his mouth turned down into a frown that marred his features.
He turned the knob on the handle of his office door. Inside the simply furnished room, was a black desk and chair behind which were two black paper shudders made from painted fretwork frames with primer and then black gloss paint. It was both to the left and right of a rice paper painting with the word, 'Sesshoumaru' written in Kanji, a gift from his niece.
The walls were a like colored crème orange, and there was pale egg white grass carpeting. There was an apple red self that clung to the wall by the window, matching the curtains that hung scrunched up at the ends of the window to allow in bright sunlight.
To finish of there the room, there were two standing lamps in the empty corners and a small leather couch. As he stepped into the room, the telephone rang. Striding toward his desk, he picked up the phone by the second ring.
"Yes?"
"It's Inuyasha."
Sesshoumaru put his clawed hands to his temple warily, "What do you want?"
"We're coming to stay over there with you."
"I was not aware that my home was a hotel, little brother." Sesshoumaru growled.
"Do you think I want to stay with a prick like you!" He all but screamed. Sighing he cooled down, "Just hear me out when we get there. I'm sure you won't regret it."
"We will see."
With that he hung up the phone. He pulled out the desk chair and sat down, deep in thought.
'Yes...we will see...'
A.N. Ah! Another finished chapter. I finished this four minutes to 12...pm for once. I don't think I could have pulled an all nighter. School life has been harsh for some reason. I am starting to think that my teachers are absolutely crazy! Its test after test after quiz after project after service projects... My science teacher is loading us with tests, and quizzes since many people have Cs and that does not look good on the final transcripts to the high schools. For that capital test...I know I could not have gotten lower than a 96 on it, but the class has to take it again since at least ten people failed -sigh- Then I have an ecology power point and model due in May about tropical rainforests, and service projects coming out of my ears. I was wrist deep in bologna just yesterday -shudders- since I had to make sandwiches for the less fortunate. I was happy to do it of course...I just wish they gave us gloves...My term paper is going nowhere fast, I have a giant test for Confirmation around the corner and Finals are soon to rear their ugly faces. But what can you do...school is school and June 12 is right around the corner. Now how was this chapter? Naraku is planning something...I wonder what. Inuyasha is going to pop up in the next chapter. Bet you thought I forgot about him. Lol, Thanks again to my reviewers, hope you all liked this chapter! As always since you read ...REVIEW!
Japanese Translations: (If you have any questions about any Japanese words or foods I used feel free to ask.)
btou-sama- father
Jii-chan- grandfather
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Sarcasm Girl8- Thanks! Lol yes that was really unexpected. I was washing dishes while my mother was cooking and suddenly I freeze, "Someone should die!" -sighs- the look on my mother's face...
Noacat- Thanks! I'm glad you love the story! By the way, your story La Vie En Rose, I really like it! I couldn't read past the first chapter though because my anti-spy ware program is having problems with and a lot of other websites for that matter and I have to fix that...which means I might make it worse lol, if you get a review from me this afternoon or see this update then we know it worked. Thanks for reviewing!
Dragon- Lol sorry! I'll try not to; hmm I really do think I'm reading too many mysteries. Every chapter usually ends in a cliffy. I'll send you an email as soon as this goes up -grins-
Leunra- Glad you're so interested in the story! In the series you hardly ever see Naraku do his own dirty work. It's all manipulation with him. Why have this be any different lol, so he had Kagura kill the driver.
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horse-crazy-gurl- I apologize for forgetting you! Yes it was a youkai...a wind demoness to be exact lol. I'm sorry once again for forgetting to put you in the last chapter, but I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter despite that. I guess as soon as possible was the case since my father is out to get me with incomprehensible anti-spy ware products lol
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