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Chapter 5: Combine Five Eggs

The early morning sun rose brightly shining in the window of the Shikon Jewel. Paris was already coming to life as people walked about enjoying the early start to the day. The streets had a few cars and trucks unloading packages and little old couples walked along the sidewalks in deep conversation. The restaurant was bare of life except for Kagome and her daughter that sat in two chairs at the long table where the staff shared their brunch and dinner. It was dark except for a light shining in through the large windows. The booths were clean and wiped down. Beautiful dark wood tables had their ornately designed comfortable chairs turned upside down resting on their surface. All the linens were gone in the back waiting to be washed and news were stacked ready to be steamed of wrinkles and placed on the tables. Rin sat in a booster seat eating off a porcelain plate fit for royalty with a silver fork from the kitchen. They had a small array of fruit, eggs, and bacon laid out on serving trays before them. Kagome's bright brown eyes were hopeful that morning as she helped Rin eat her fried eggs with a fork trying to stop the little girl from resorting to using her claws to pick it up and eat. Of course a few eggs missed Rin's stab on the plate and dropped on her yellow dress. Kagome noticed Rin started making little sounds but then she would quickly stop. Kagome thought of this behavior now questioning her parenting skills. The way the two demons handled her child was unlike anything she had ever seen. She worked with different types of demons but she had never seen Rin warm up and respond the way that she did with Inuyasha and Shiori. Rin was indeed half dog but not from the Inu clan. Did that make a difference or was there none at all?

She loved Rin to death and would do anything to make sure her little girl knew nothing else about suffering while in her care. Her cries during that horrific time still haunted her some nights and she could still feel Rin's tiny body against hers clawing into her skin and crying for her parents. She watched as Rin picked up the fried egg and fed herself with a bright smile. Kagome released the morbid thoughts and instead grabbed a piece of bacon to munch on. She spent the previous night researching demon and hanyou behavior professionals with a specialty in canine studies. The way the Inu demon from the dessert parlor handled the situation and got Rin in a good place in such a short period of time amazed her. Never had she been able to do that with Rin. It would have taken her hours to calm her down to focus on other things and been a harsher nightmare to get Rin to sleep that night. But Rin was fine the rest of the day and wasn't bothered at all when it came to bedtime. Such a thing could not be looked over.

"Maybe you need another friend?" She asked out loud at Rin thinking of a doctor to call that she found in the United States. Kagome bit the piece of bacon and quickly moved her hands to catch a stray piece that fell onto her outfit. She smiled in her best black dress that was professional yet elegant and perfect for the day she would tackle. She had to go to the bank and talk to an accountant regarding her financial affairs before she fell into trouble. Unfortunately, she already knew what they would tell her. Her restaurant was very lucrative and many chefs would kill for the income she was making. But, when she finished paying for culinary resources, employee pensions, utilities, insurance, licenses, and all the other fees that go with having an established restaurant she was left with her own check. Right now she could not handle paying for the maintenance and mortgage of the shrine while paying her own rent in Paris. She was sure Kikyo didn't have a job and most likely stayed drunk while under the guise that she was currently enthralled with her art. Then Souta's college at Tokyo University was a very heavy burden. She didn't even know his major. He refused to talk to her but was quick to send her message about tuition and throwing her face about their mother's wishes to guilt her. But, enough was enough. He could carry his own way now. And she knew if she wanted to stay afloat, something had to give. Her heart hardened knowing once again her siblings would probably make her out to be the antichrist for even thinking of the move she would make. But she had a child now. And above all, her child came first. If she found that Rin needed a specialist across seas in the States then she would do everything to make sure Rin had a chance at a good quality of life and a healthy one. She owed that to Rin and to her parents who left their precious treasure into her care. She would honor that with everything she had.

Kagome looked at her wrist watch for the time before checking her cell phone for additional messages. Her brown eyes reread Inuyasha's messages from the previous night. She had exchange numbers with Inuyasha and Shiori and was promised an appointment that morning with possibly her new sitter. Well at least a temporary one for the season until she could afford Rin a learning specialist and maybe get her into a private learning center for hanyou children. When she first received Rin she did a lot of research to understand her needs and she knew that Rin needed help. Rin was too small and too young for her age to be separated from her parents and barely old enough to wane from breast feeding. Her milk was very expensive costing her a small fortune. And then the court ordered development classes for the both of them to help her understand demon growth needs and phases. Kagome didn't know anything about babies let alone pups. Communication was rough at the beginning and she panicked quite a few times in her living room when Rin cried and wouldn't say anything. She just would not speak at all until it came to a point where it physically hurt her to do so. There were also a few unnecessary trips to the emergency room because she thought Rin got sick which turned out to be her one night where she would turn completely human. Kagome was a nervous wreck watching Rin painfully change physical attributes with loud cries and a fever. Doctors tried to calm her down but even with her miko training, it did nothing to calm her fears as they both went through the entire night together.

Kagome smiled at Rin and took the fork from her little clawed hands to help her eat. Rin didn't like it and wanted her new toy back. Kagome sighed and obliged hoping Rin would give it a proper go instead of stabbing at her plate and waving the fork around like a wand sending eggs flying about the dining room. Kagome rested her chin on her fist and rubbed Rin's hair back. "Let's hope this works out, Rin." She spoke as Rin actually fed herself the egg. Kagome clapped in approval while thinking of the messages she received. Shiori spoke highly of the possible sitter saying she had well over five hundred years of experience which said a lot especially dealing with demon and hanyou children. Hope filled her the entire night until the sun rose higher and higher in the sky. The time was leaving them and soon she would have to go to the bank to see about her circumstances.

"I can't believe I put my trust in strangers." She muttered helping Rin sip her juice from her Disney princess pink plastic sippy cup. She looked back at her phone with anxiety growing in her stomach. Maybe she should call the agency again but she knew she would get the same message. No one was available or willing to watch Rin even with the hefty coin she offered to pay. Of course even if they accepted the offer to watch Rin, her pup would have to approve of them. Then getting Rin adjusted without her falling into separation anxiety and stress would be another ordeal. Kagome sighed looking out the window growing nervous. She could not be away from her kitchen another day. She just couldn't. She was desperate at this point.

Out of the corner of her eyes she looked to see a rumpled Miroku come along passing the window in a jog. His black hair looked quite a mess and his brown jacket was wrinkled. She saw him struggle fishing for his keys in his pockets looking a bit stressed. She stood up to help him out letting Rin know she was coming back. Her red heels clicked along the wooden floor into the foyer as she went to undo the locks on the front door. He looked relieved and confused to see her obviously so bright and early at the restaurant. She swung open the door and he quickly came in. "Thanks, Kags." He stated kissing her on the cheek and moving inside shrugging out of his jacket.

Kagome pulled the door closed and put the locks back on. She looked at Miroku noticing his black pants sat a bit low on his thin well defined hips. He tossed his jacket on the host podium before going pass the double doors into the large dining room. She was right behind him noticing the tell-tale signs of a morning gone wary. The mid arms cuffs on his white dress shirt were unrolled and wrinkled which was very unlike the Frenchman. "What are you doing here so early? And why do you look like you just left the club and got hit by a car along the way."

"Long story." He said walking in to kiss Rin on the cheeks as she signed happily in greeting. Her hands reached up wanting to be picked up and he obliged giving her a big morning hug. "And I came here to get my phone. I left it in the break room last night by accident."

Kagome frowned crossing her arms over her chest. "She had a husband didn't she?"

"How did you guess?" Miroku answered lifting Rin up into his arms. He then turned to look at Kagome before letting out a long whistle. It was truly something remarkable to see Kagome dressed up like so. The black dress was form fitting with a professional neckline that showed a small bit of cleavage. Her shiny hair was curled and pulled to the side of her face showing off a small diamond earring. "What God do I have to thank for seeing this rare vision today, hm?"

Kagome blushed walking back over to the table and sitting down. "I guess I'll take the compliment. And I have an appointment with a sitter and my accountant at the bank today."

"Awe for a minute I thought you were going to make an offer for us to finally make a love child together." He responded playfully kissing Rin on the cheek. Rin smiled laying her head on his shoulder as he held her close to him.

She glared at him drumming her manicured nails on the table. "Keep wishing, Miroku." She scoffed turning away to look down at her wristwatch again.

"Well I'll be damned."

Kagome's head snapped up to see Miroku look outside the window with a growing smile. She looked as well until her eyes widened to see the odd sight of silver shining under the sun. She touched her heart from relief and stood up to get the door again. Miroku put Rin back in her little chair quickly and went to the door excitedly beating her to it. Kagome watched him wondering why he seemed so ecstatic. Miroku took off the locks and swung the door open excitedly. She watched as both men broke out into big smiles. Inuyasha and Miroku greeted each other with big man hugs and giant slaps on the back. Shiori came up behind them smiling wearing a teal blue skater dress with her silver hair in one giant pigtail. "You two know each other?"

"Of course! Everyone knows Miroku Lheureux." Shiori said with a smile moving inside as Miroku offered to take Inuyasha's jacket along with his sisters. He wore a black dress shirt and dark washed jeans with his hair pulled back in a loose ponytail. Inuyasha's nose twitched in his direction and his smirk broadened. Miroku saw the look and shrugged in false demure confidence. "Still praying to that god you serve, ne?" Inuyasha jabbed.

Miroku scratched the back of his head. "She's a very demanding one. Almost every night I sacrifice in her honor."

Inuyasha shook his head moving further inside into the dining room. His eyes landed on Kagome and he stiffened a bit. He wasn't sure if he was looking at the same woman from yesterday threatening to beat the hell out of him for cussing in front of her pup. She was beautiful with her glossy hair falling on the side of her face in whimsical large curls. He saw curves that were hidden from before accentuating her long legs. Kagome instantly went to kiss the side of his cheek causing him to blush. Even after so many years of living and even having a parent of European descent, he wasn't quite use to the affectionate greeting. He watched with a keen gaze as she moved to greet Shiori in the same fashion. "Finally! I was getting worried."

Shiori moved to greet Rin with a kiss on the head. "My fault I'm afraid. I was a bit sluggish this morning. But we have good news about your babysitter!"

"Time out! You're the one helping Kagome find a babysitter?" Miroku asked looking at Shiori as she mewled to Rin and nuzzled her neck causing Rin to nuzzle back.

"I did." Inuyasha answered not sure how Shiori added herself to the accreditation for the work he did.

"Great! Where is she?" Kagome asked sitting down in the seat she previously occupied while pointing to the table.

"Kaede is currently in the countryside visiting another old woman." Inuyasha spoke placing his hands in his pocket and moving to sit down. "But I explained it to the old hag and she agrees."

"Can I speak with her?" Kagome asked looking between the two and disregarding his rude name calling.

"Yes." Shiroi glared angrily at Inuyasha before picking Rin up. She turned to Inuyasha nodding for him to give her the number. "LADY Kaede is our family's nanny. She always has taken care of the family pups. But today I will watch Rin for you if its ok with you. Kaede is currently in Vienne but will be back in the morning. She's taking a charter plane." Shiori said nuzzling Rin's nose with her own. "You can call her now if you would like. She is an early riser."

Kagome watched Rin respond letting out small sounds absorbing Kagome's attention. Inuyasha dug out his cell phone and texted the number to her. He then put his phone away and watched the miko's eyes stay glued to her pup with fascination. He looked at Shiori to see her nip at Rin's ear before he turned back to look at Kagome. Her scent was fresh like raspberries in the spring. The sunlight poured in through the window highlighting her chocolate eyes. Amongst the morning glow she seemed almost angelic. He leaned forward crossing his arms over his chest. "So do we still have to make a reservation for the solid we did." Inuyasha asked already applauding himself for the good deed.

Kagome turned her attention onto him. He smirked as she stood and pinched his ears. "Ow! What the f-"

"Inuyasha!" Kagome cut him off before he could finish pulling a bit harsher. She smiled actually enjoying the soft fur on his ears and found it oddly appealing. "I guess allowing you to eat here is the least I can do, that is of course if she is not only reputable and available during my schedule until I can find steady help." She finally let go leaving him to massage his ears annoyed.

"What!" He yelled out watching her pick up her cell phone. "She's legit. She is everything you could want in a nanny! She knows everything, carries a wooden spoon, and old as hell!"

Shiroi turned around with Rin in her lap and hit Inuyasha on the hand. "Don't talk about Nanna like that! She's a lovely woman and you know you would kill someone if they even spoke to her out of turn and called her half the things you do."

Rin smiled pushing against Shiori. Shiori loosened her hold and watched as Rin clumsily moved over to sit on Inuyasha. The sound of her pamper deflating from falling so hard to sit on his lap was heard. "What?" He said lifting his arms up as she sat down. He sighed pulling down her yellow dress over the butt.

Kagome shook her head face palming at Rin's behavior. The rest of her eggs were probably getting cold from being uneaten which meant she would be hungry sooner rather than later. Kagome looked at her phone before nodding. "I'll call her now and if it works out then..." she dragged. "I guess I can squeeze you in sometime this week." She spoke mockingly before walking over to the back of the restaurant to make the phone call. She walked with confidence unaware of the yellow eyes that followed her moves.

Miroku looked between Inuyasha and Kagome as a thought appeared to him. He reached over the table and grabbed a piece of bacon. A devilish grin came to his face before he took a seat closer to Inuyasha and munched on the fried pork. He watched as Rin stood herself up and just went for his ears without invitation or hesitation.

"Hey!" Inuyasha yelled grabbing Rin's small hands yet instead of pulling her away he showed her how to rub them. Rin smiled and rubbed his ears a bit roughly than he desired before she got bored and went to find something else to play with. Her hands moved to his face touching his features before finding his hair. She pulled the silver strands into her hands and began playing with it like string. Rin's hands let it go and signed something. Shiori leaned in looking at Rin wondering why the pup didn't yip like normal pups did when speaking at her age. "Why does she sign? Do you know?" Shiori asked in a whisper reaching up to take Rin away from Inuyasha.

Miroku shook his head. "I'm afraid that secret is locked tightly in a vault and can only be revealed by Kagome." He stated ending that route of conversation. It wasn't his place to say anything and he knew how Kagome felt about the topic. "But if you learn some sign you can easily talk with her. Like she's saying that you have pretty hair, Inuyasha right now." He stated as Inuyasha tried to get his hair out of her grip.

Shiori nodded in understanding. During her short two hundred and fifty years of life she knew from watching the struggles of her own parents to know when a parent put their foot down about something there was no moving them. Her mother was proof of that. The young lady smiled and bounced Rin in her lap joyfully. "It's ok. I just asked because Rin doesn't yip like most canine pups do at her age. The words she tries to speak sounds painful and strange. In our speech, she is also is not making full sentences when she responds to my speech. Even hanyou pups yip, mewl, and rumble. But then I guess if no one is around to teach Rin then that's probably why she doesn't and signs the way humans do."

Miroku looked at Inuyasha watching him look over at the miko as Kagome smiled tenderly on the phone clearly liking the nanny they spoke so highly about. She was all smiles and did not rub her fingers through her thick hair like she was prone to do during stressful moments. Inuyasha's ears were turned in her direction and Miroku smiled leaning back in his seat. "That's really nice of you…lending her your royal nanny." His sly smirk went to Inuyasha who glared knowing well his train of thought was headed.

"Don't go reading into anything. I'm just helping her out. I made her pup cry yesterday so I'm clearing my conscious." He said gruffly with his ears nearly flattening at the memory of Rin's fearful behavior towards him.

"Sure…Just so you know, she's single" He said avoiding Inuyasha's bared claws as a silent attempt on his life.

"Whatever pervert. What are you doing working here anyway?" Inuyasha asked leaning back as well at the table. Shiori had Rin's full attention and the two were now playing hide and seek in the dining room.

"Well Inuyasha, since our party days I got serious about culinary school. Well really it was either the kitchen or the Catholic monastery. You know...father's wishes." Miroku waved his hand nonchalantly. "I tried the church but…it didn't go so well. My lifestyle decisions don't exactly line up with the complete devotion of myself to the almighty." He said with a shiver as Inuyasha laughed. "I did manage to bless a few nuns…before they took their vows. So I think my soul is in good standing." He stated putting his hands behind his head with a smirk. "They're not so innocent you know. I'm sure they don't teach them THAT in the church."

Inuyasha nearly fell out of his chair. Only Miroku would find a way to corrupt Catholic nuns and turn the church into a small brothel. Miroku continued. "So I left. I had no money and found a job in a kitchen. I graduated from a good culinary school, worked a few more local eateries, and landed here. A beautiful set up too." He stated looking around the large dining room bare of table cloth with chairs up on tables. "I mean, this place brings in a lot of beauties, invitations to soirees, the pay is great, and I get a good meal each day. Now what about you, shouldn't you be partying in Japan?"

Inuyasha rubbed his face in exasperation. "Mom came out here a few months ago. At first she said she was just here to see her cousin Louis. However, the cover is really so that mom can oversee and complete the renovations on her childhood palace. Dad came out here to be with mom and do some side deals with other ruling clans. Shiori came out here to party." He muttered lowly so she wouldn't hear him. "But then Pops dragged me here so I can keep an eye on TMZ Shiori over there and do a little business myself with the clans." He stated not liking the responsibility that came with that. He wasn't exactly princely and had no desire to sit in an office like his father and push papers. He was a demon that liked working with his hands.

Miroku tapped his chin as old memories flooded to the forefront of his mind. "Don't you have a business?"

"I own Kawasaki now and offer custom creations of motorbikes now. I just opened another joint in Abu Dhabi that's doing really well." He said. "And just for kicks I do a few reviews on the side of different food joints."

Miroku nodded. "And your older brother? He and that ghastly woman stay in the news."

"Yeah. He doesn't say much about her or his engagement but I can look at him some days and see he wants to slaughter the whole city of Tokyo. I think coming here was also Pop's way of saving him. My old man mated for an heir and lucked out with our clan's Beta before he settled down with my mom. So Pop's can relate to him a little. But everyone feels bad for the jerk for getting saddled with Satan's spawn Kaguya. So coming here was also a way to escape from Kaguya and to give the jerk a break to focus on his businesses instead of that pain in all of our asses." Inuyasha elaborated. "He's got to do a few articles as a critic and check on his restaurant so that gives him an excuse to escape her at times. I'm telling you, she's about to drive us all bat shit crazy. If she has even the tiniest problem she calls the dick to come fix it. And what's worse is he does it, just to silence her because he can't slaughter her. She wasn't even allowed on this trip but she found out and followed us. Crazy psycho bitch." He muttered.

"Maybe an earthquake will happen in Japan and a skyscraper will fall on her?" Miroku offered as a possibility.

"Yeah right? She's so annoying she'll survive it somehow." Inuyasha responded picturing her actually getting hit then getting up like it was nothing calling his brother's name like a broken record player.

"Think positive my friend." Miroku said reaching over to pat Inuyasha on the shoulder. "In the meantime, I'll put a barrier around your palace if you want. Of course it will cost you." Miroku offered as Inuyasha shook off his kind gesture with an audible 'Feh'.

"Well guys!" Both males turned to see Kagome standing there with her hands on her hips and a bright smile on her face. "Congratulations, there seems to be a table available this week in the garden unless you two would like to dine inside."

Shiori picked Rin up interrupting their game. She clapped her hands while holding Rin tightly to her. "See! I promise you will love Lady Kaede!"

Inuyasha looked to Rin. "Watch out for her wooden spoon." He warned.

Shiori shook her head not even bothering to comment that the reason why she had it in the first place was because of him and his refusal to do as she said. She looked at Kagome already making plans in her mind about when to dine in the restaurant. "Can I take pictures! Oh Kaguya is going to jizz her pants when she sees that we are eating here!"

Kagome nodded actually laughing at the idea. She walked over and grabbed Rin out of her hold. "But you must say you made a reservation." Kagome spoke holding Rin up on her left hip and looking at the two individuals squarely. "And Shiori, I like your offer to watch Rin tonight but I'm a little uncomfortable leaving her alone with...strangers. If you're still up to watching her, would you be ok with a bonding spell?"

Shiori nodded and held out her arm. "Of course! You have every right to protect your child. You can do it right now if you want."

Kagome smiled brightly and gestured for her to come close. The boys looked in wonder as Shiori offered her wrist and Kagome grabbed a hold of it with her right hand. Kagome's aura fluxed making the demons uncomfortable and little edgy sensing the spiritual danger. Her skin felt warm for a minute and then it began to cool. Shiori looked down to see a pink little tear drop form on her skin before vanishing. "All done."

Shiori rubbed her wrist where the symbol lay hidden. "That's it? That didn't hurt like I thought it would."

Kagome kissed Rin and set her down on the ground to walk instead of being picked up all the time. She pulled down her little yellow dress and felt her pamper in case she needed to be changed. Feeling nothing, she patted her on the butt allowing her to run off to Miroku where she knew he would grab her. "It's not supposed to unless you hurt Rin, put her life at risk, or do something that I would severely disapprove of. Do either of those three things and your flesh will burn until you will slowly disintegrate into tiny pink pieces. I will also know where you are instantly." She stated nonchalantly as Shiori blanched not really thinking ahead about the implied offering of having a bonding spell upon her. She just loved Rin and honestly wanted to help the pretty human out. Kagome's aura was infectious and upon meeting her you just felt the gentle protective embrace of her nature.

Kagome looked at the girl's face and nearly laughed. "But I trust you won't try to kill my daughter so you have nothing to fear." Kagome walked over to the table where her black pocketbook sat and pulled out a manila folder filled with papers. She took out a paper and handed it to Shiori. "This is for you."

Shiori hesitantly took it as Inuyasha stood up to look at her wrist. He rubbed his clawed finger over the spot where it lay invisible not sensing anything but knowing it was there. They both looked at the paper to see it was a complete list dedicated to the care of Rin as well as benefits provided. Kagome went over it with her and allowed her to ask questions. Both of the men sweat dropped to see how protective as a mom Kagome was of Rin. God bless the poor unfortunate soul that would be the first to date Rin.

"You think Shiori can do this?" Miroku whispered to Inuyasha watching the young girl look at Kagome with a bright fiery passion in her violet eyes. Rin pulled on his pants wanting to be lifted but Miroku shook his head no causing her to frown and sign her demands.

Inuyasha smirked and flicked his nose. "Does it matter? This is the most shit I've ever seen her take on. Maybe I won't be stuck watching her after all." He stated realizing he spoke too soon as he heard her ask for permission to take Rin to Tiffany's. "I spoke too soon." He grumbled deciding his day was going to be spent babysitting two pups instead of the big one that he was called to keep out of trouble...and from spending the family's fortune.