okay guys, this is going to be a fast paced and not too long story. I started this when I got stuck with another story so it wasn't meant to be anything more than a draft. So just know, its gonna be a hit it and quit it until I figure out what to do with my writers block. Let me know what you think.

Kagome was checking out the interior design of the sports car as Sesshomaru drove down the highway, " This baby is niiiiice."

Sesshomaru glanced over, she was on her knees, trying to get a good look at the back seat, he frowned, " Stop that, put your seat belt on."

Kagome giggled, seating correctly, a smile on her face as she put her seat belt on, she loved fast vehicles, " I'm not a baby."

" How old are you?"

Kagome glanced over, " 24. You?"

Sesshomaru shifted gears and sped up, he hated slow cars, " 957. In humans years that would place me around 27-28 I suppose."

Kagome blinked then laughed, " Well, you look great for a damn dinosaur. What was it like living in the stone age."

Amber eyes slanted over to her, " Are you making fun of me?"

Kagome laughed, shaking her head, " So how fast can she go? Can I drive her on the way back? What's her name?"

Sesshomaru kept his eyes on the rode, " 370, No and Matilda."

Kagome blinked looking over to him, " Matilda? Hm, interesting choice." She glanced to the rear view mirror, " Do you know where you're going?"

" The big building on the corner of Main and Brand is the RDSVU Headquarters correct."

She nodded, " Yeah. I'll go to the crime scene later, there was nothing to find at the last 8 sites so I'm not expecting to find anything there."

Sesshomaru glanced behind him as he shifted to the right lane, " Your sister said you were incarcerated for half your life, is that true?"

Kagome frowned, leaning back in her seat, of course that bitch would toss her business around like it was hers to share, " Well half of 24 is 12 and I only spent 10 years in jail so no that is not true."

He looked over, ten years was a long time, he can tell by her tense frame and the avoiding of the eyes that she did not wish to share. He changed the topic, not one to push, " How did you get into this line of work?"

Kagome smirked, giving him the background story she been using for years, " I was 18 when I finally got out, I set up shop as a healer at the carnival on the boardwalk. It was mostly a lot of flashing lights and ghost music but it paid the bills. One day a guy comes in right when I'm closing up, he was dragging some dude in that was almost dead and asked me to heal him. I did, after that he told me what he did for a living and recruited me."

He glanced over as he got off his exit, " So you are a miko."

She nodded, " Yes."

" You don't smell like one."

" I keep my cards close to my chest."

He nodded, respecting her decision to keep her aura pulled in. A few minutes passed and Sesshomaru was directed to the garage of the building for employees. A moment or two passed as they got out of the vehicle and headed inside. Making their way through security they stepped into the elevator, heading towards the briefing room.

Alone for a moment as she pressed 7, Kagome took a deep breath, letting it out slow, " They're not going to take this wedding lightly."

Sesshomaru glanced to her, " Who?"

" My team." She mumbled. Taking another calming breath as the elevator reached its destination; she got into her signature stance. The doors slid back and Kagome was immediately noticed because of the delicious eye candy on her arm.

She glanced around; the briefing room was a simple large room with a round table, and a wall of screens. Her entire team was present; her best friend was standing in the corner getting a drink of water from the cooler. A bit more of a tomboy, wearing a white form fitting tube top, a beige and orange plaid vest over it and opened, her tan khakis shorts stretching nice over her strong thighs, a brick red belt with a gold buckle. Her reddish brown hair down in low, loose ponytails, a red fitted hat on her head, timberland boots on her small feet, a chain around her neck, her green eyes focused on her cup.

Hampton Sage was the tiger demon and troublemaker in the squad, his long black hair was in a low yet attractive ponytail, a bright orange strip framing his handsome face, complimenting his tanned skin. He was tall, his shoulders were broad yet lean. His tangy orange eyes sparkling with certain mischief in blue jeans shorts, a white tee, and fresh whites, a red hat backwards on his head.

His feet was up on the table as he texted on his phone, owl like eyes looked over, " Yo Kags, who's the prick?"

Gruff stood, " Shut up and get your feet off the table." He was their boss and Kagome's mentor. He was smart, tall, body rippling with muscles and broad shoulders. He was completely gorgeous in his black t shirt and black pants. He had that shoulder length messy brown hair that says I don't need hair products to look good. His green eyes gleamed as he smiled. And what a smile it was.

He grinned at his favorite of the team, " But seriously, who is this guy?" Green eyes giving Sesshomaru the once over.

Kagome frowned, might as well get it over with. Like a Band-Aid, she thought, taking a quiet breath, " This is Sesshomaru Takahashi, Lord of the West… and my husband."

Water spewed from Ayame's mouth as Hampton's fell backwards out of his seat. Gruff was the only one that seemed to have control over himself. He simply smiled, " Nice to meet you." He glanced over to Kagome, " The case file is on your desk."

Kagome nodded, silently thinking Gruff for not overreacting like the others, " Thanks Baba." She grabbed Sesshomaru's hand and led him to a side door that led to the offices.

Sesshomaru let her pull him down the hall, " You called that man father."

Kagome just nodded, her office was the last door on the left, " Because he is."

" Atomi..."

She cut him off with a sharpness in her voice, " Atomi is not my father."

He simply stayed silent, it seems her family history goes deeper than he originally thought. He waited as she unlocked the door and stepped in behind her. The room opened to a small lobby of sorts. There was a small female sitting behind a desk, she was tiny, but pretty, her chocolate skin smooth, short emerald green hair in a cute bob and bright black eyes.

Her large black eyes glanced up, a smile crossed her pretty face, " The file is on your desk Milady."

Kagome nodded to her assistant, " Thanks M." walking around her desk to the door to the left of the tiny demon and stepped inside her office. The room was spacious though sparsely decorated it was with restrained elegance, done in colors of white, silver and blue.

A vase of lavender flowers sat on the mantle of the fireplace, in front of it was a black leather couch that was covered in a soft beige and white fur, a black coffee table holding a beautifully crafted tea set. A filing cabinet in the far corner with a few added wall shelves holding decorative figurines. The large and comfortable looking leather recliner behind the desk was a deep royal blue. It made Sesshomaru blink, realizing how well the bright color contrasted against Kagome's skin, it was the center piece of the room, purposely drawing eyes to show dominance. The high desk made from strong solid mahogany wood, shinning and gleaming from fresh wax.

On said desk was a file, Kagome grabbed it and flipped it open, " Okay, so here's the 12 kids that were snatched."

Sesshomaru sat in the black leather chair across from her desk as she walked over to the white board she had on her wall. She began taping the photos to the board in the order they were found.

Sesshomaru watched her, leaning back in his comfortable seat, " Are the snatch sites only from the homes and school?"

Kagome shook her head, hanging the second row of photos, " No. One was snatched at the playground, one was snatched after a dance class and two were snatched at a soccer game."

Sesshomaru nodded, " They must have a method of luring the child away from the adult."

Kagome started hanging the third row, " I figured that much, I was thinking it's a demon, someone like the pied piper."

Sesshomaru crossed his ankles, watching the female, " Demons with the skills of a piper lead various types of children from home to devour their souls to stay young."

Kagome nodded, stepping back and studying her handy work, she tapped her chin for a moment, " You think that's the motive here?" she mumbled.

Sesshomaru stood, walking over to her side, looking at the photos as well, he leaned a bit closer, amber eyes narrowing to focus better on the faces of the children. He suddenly frowned, " This doesn't strike you as odd?"

Kagome blinked, glancing at him, them back at the photos, " What?"

A slender brow raised as he glanced at her, and tapped a photo with a sharp claw, " They're all missing a tooth."

Kagome made a face, looking back to the photos for a second, " Well, yeah, but that's normal, human kids tend to lose their baby teeth around their ages."

Sesshomaru shook his head, it was strange to him, " What are the odds, 12 random children go missing and they all are missing more than two teeth each."

Kagome frowned, a thoughtful look crossing her face, she suddenly turned and walked over to her desk, pressing a button on a box, " M, bring me the medical records of all the snatched kids."

A sweet voice answered, " Yes Milady."

Kagome grabbed two black markers as her office door opened, M walked in smiling, her white skirt hugging her hips, her yellow shirt fitting snugly. " Here you are Milady." She said, setting a stack of files down on the desk.

Kagome smiled, " Thanks M." She turned as her assistant left the room, handing Sesshomaru a marker, " Highlight the name of the location and dentist the kids go to."

He nodded, sitting back down and taking half of the pile; Kagome picked a file up and walked back over to the pictures on the white board. Scanning the file for a minute, she found what she was looking for and wrote the info under the child's picture. Picking up another file, she did the same thing, finding the information and writing it under the child's picture.

It wasn't until the third file she was looking over for her to notice the pattern. With a frown she looked up, " Hey, are you getting Dr. Girou Patel for yours?"

Sesshomaru glanced up, then looked back down to the file in his hand, " Yes at the Kool Smiles location."

Kagome walked back over to her desk, " That definitely can't be a coincidence." She sat behind the computer, pulling up the Kool Smiles website, " Says they close at 8:30."

Sesshomaru glanced to his watch 8:10, " I can make it."

Kagome stood, grabbing Sesshomaru's hand, hurrying out the door, " Let's go."

She didn't have time to stop and explain what was happening to her team and knowing them, they wouldn't be focused on the case anyways. Especially with Sesshomaru still in the building, so she decided to fill them in later. She pushed open the door to the stairs and took the steps two at a time, pulling Sesshomaru along with her.

She was happy he didn't oppose to her touching him, a lot of demons were still very hesitant about humans. She would have to thank him later for being so cooperative but right now she was focused on getting to the dentist office.

Sesshomaru arrived in 15 minutes due to the speed of his sports car, pulling into the employee garage, Kagome pointed a finger, " That's him."

Sesshomaru steered the car towards the galant, seeing Dr. Patel closing his trunk after fitting his briefcase inside. He was short but round, hairy, brown eyes large, gray hair receding; dressed in a dark block smock uniform. Kagome got out of the car immediately before the Dr. had a chance to get behind the wheel of his vehicle. " Girou Patel, RDSVU, I have a few questions for you."

The porcupine demon glanced over, his large eyes going even wider, in that instant, the demon turned and took off through the garage. Kagome immediately gave chase, already knowing the demon was going to run after the scared look in his eyes. Sesshomaru stayed in the car, swerving around to block the exit. He watched them come his way, he blinked, she was fast was his first thought, with skills. Watching as she raced across the garage, nimbly sliding over the hoods of parked cars. Dr. Patel glanced behind him, swinging his arm out, sending sharp, thick quills at the miko. However Kagome skidded on one knee, avoiding becoming a pin cushion and continued the chase.

She was about a meter away when she went for the dive, aiming at his knees. Sesshomaru got out the car, watching as the small human took the larger demon down. In one combo move, she effectively had him pinned to the ground with her knee in his back. He walked over to her as she was questioning him, " Where are the kids Patel!"

He squirmed, trying to get the smaller woman off him but she was a lot stronger than he expect, " I don't know what your talking about!"

Kagome grabbed his arm, pulling it painfully behind his back, " Then why did you run."

He screamed at the pain in his joints, " Cops can't do this!"

Kagome frowned, she was never a patient person, especially in a case like this, " I'm not a cop." she hissed, rising her free palm, a white glow of raw power coated her hand. She made a fist and a dagger of light materialized, Sesshomaru stepped back at the sudden purity in the air. The dentist's screams echoed across the empty garage as she stabbed him in the back, " Now where are the kids!"

He nodded, screaming, " He just asked for a list, I didn't know he was going to snatch them I swear!"

" Who!"

" Dr. Mati! He works across the street, he's a podiatrist!" the demon screamed, biting back tears as his arm was pushed to a higher level of pain.

Kagome frowned, releasing her dagger of light, letting it dissipate; she pulled out a pair of cuffs and slapped them on with practiced expertise. Standing, she pulled the crying demon to his feet, " Girou Patel, you're under arrest."

Sesshomaru crossed his arms, " He won't fit in the back."

Kagome turned to him and raised a brow, " Pop your trunk."

His smirk was subtle, he liked her attitude, he grabbed the demon by the collar of his lab coat and dragged him over to his car. Kagome was talking on her cell phone when he opened the trunk, " Do not bleed in my car." he hissed, before pushing the dentist in and slamming it shut.

Kagome walked over with a frown on her face, " Dr. Botia Mati, my team is on the way to his place, I have to meet them there." She shook her head, " Look I'm sorry about all this, I'll find my own way there, can you just drop the doc off at the closest precinct? I'll let them know you're coming."

Sesshomaru blinked, crossing his arms over his tailored shirt, " Are you sure?" he was actually hoping she wasn't, this was a lot more exciting than the paperwork he had to go over once he went home. He had to admit, if only to himself, he liked playing detective.

She nodded, unable to read his thoughts, " Yeah, besides, boss would have my badge if I put a civilian in harms way. Especially the lord of the west."

Sesshomaru just nodded, understanding she had rules to abide by, " I will see you at another time then."

Kagome blinked, almost forgetting for a second that they were engaged, " Right, I'll call you or something and we can figure out this whole marriage situation."

He nodded, watching her smile for a second before taking off in the opposite direction. He wondered for a moment how she was going to find transport since she left her bike over his father's house. There was a soft thud from behind him and he turned towards the noise. It was coming from his trunk, he frowned, he almost forgot for a moment there was someone in there. He better drop him off before the dentist get himself killed by bleeding in his car.

Green eyes squinted, looking through the binoculars; her lips frowned at what she saw. A beep went off in her ear, " Something's not right."

Ayame was tempted to roll her eyes, the tiger demon on her team was always pointing out the obvious, " I can see that."

Dr. Mati was not home when the two arrived there but the housekeeper was very helpful after some persuading by the only male in her squad. The tiny older woman mentioned seeing mortgage receipts for some property the foot doctor just acquired. Being a whiz on the computer, Melanie found out he just bought an abandoned warehouse a week before the first kidnapping.

Ayame and Hampton were fanned out on top of a storage garage, looking at the warehouse two building down. She blinked, looking through the binoculars again, her team mate was right, something was wrong. Warm bodies were all over the building, probably hired guns for security. She can also see 12 warm body heat signatures, hopefully it was the 12 still alive children. But the odd thing was they were surrounded by cold signatures. The only reason the binoculars were even picking up the signatures was because they were seemed to be moving, as if they were vibrating.

Hampton's voice whispered in her ear, " Where's Kags?"

Ayame scanned the rest of the building, it seems the warm bodies and the cold bodies were all in one large room on the main floor. She paused for a moment to answer, " I told her to meet us at the truck."

" Let's go."

Quiet moments past as they both silently met at the fire escape that led to the alley where they parked there van. Opening the doors, Hampton was the first to see that Kagome had changed her clothes. She wore tight black spandex shorts for easy movement and a tight black tank top hugging her upper chest and knee pads. With black boxing sneakers tying up her legs, holsters safely secured on her hips, twin Rugers IC 380s in each slot. Her shoulder holster holding her 9mm, black leather fingerless gloves on her hands and a white bow strapped to her back. This was pretty standard wear for the RDSVU, Ayame was actually dressed in the exact same outfit.

Hampton had his black hair pulled into a high ponytail, the tips brushing his back. Strong arms and broad shoulders barely covered by the tight black t shirt. His black cargo pants with many pockets, his black combat boots tied tight. Holsters safely secured to his waist, arms and thighs, hand guns and daggers in each slot.

Ayame closed the door behind her as she stepped in the van, " 12 on the roof, 10 on the ground, 8 each patrolling the two floors. 12 signatures in the basement, hopefully it's the kids."

Kagome frowned, strapping a dagger to her lower thigh, " I saw the blueprints, I think I know a way in."

Hampton glanced up, picking up a favorite of his, the glock 7, " How?"

Kagome turned, sitting at a table, she had uploaded the specs from Ayame's binoculars and printed out the blueprints to the building about 5 minutes ago, " Like this."

Everyone moved closer in the spacious surveillance van, Kagome tapped on the blueprints she was going over, " Hampton you take the roof, dispose of any threats..." She slid her finger down, " Then enter through the second floor window and make your way to the basement through the east wing."

She tapped on the front door of the building, " Ayame and I will go through the front, I'll take the north entrance, Ayame the south, taking care of any threats, then head to the basement through the west wing." She flipped a page over, " The 12 signatures are in this room here." pointing to the large basement area, " Ayame, you'll cover the window outside the room." She pointed to another spot on the blueprints, " There's an air vent in the room, I'll cover that and since the door is on the east side, Hampton its on you."

" Once we get inside we assess the situation and get the kids. One of us has to get them all out so two of us will be the distraction." she slid her finger down a hall, " We'll rendezvous here and get those kids to safety."

Ayame and Hampton nodded, use to Kagome's sudden but well laid out plans, " Got it."

Kagome stood, shouldering her sub machine gun, " Good."

Ayame nodded as Hampton just flipped the safety off his gun. Ayame was the one to open the door to the van, everyone filing out in a single line. They stood around the van looking like a swat team, ready for war, Kagome looked at her watch, " Alright, let's go."

Hampton and Ayame set their watches as well so they was all linked up, the trio glanced at each other once before taking off in different directions.

Hampton was in complete stealth mode as he crept to the edge of the roof of the building next to the warehouse. He was crouched behind the railing of the roof, doing a last minute check of his weapons. A sudden grin flashed across his face, he was a thrill junkie, he loved this part of the job, loved getting his hands dirty. " It's time to play my favorite game. Who's the better killer." Standing he leaped onto the roof of the warehouse. He moved quick and silently, taking out the first demon with a fierce punch to the side of the head.

He ducked a spray of ammo, diving closer to the guy so he couldn't use his gun. Rising quickly he kneed the human in the chest before punching him in the stomach, then in the face. As the mercenary fell to the ground he pulled out his own gift from his boss, a smooth black Beretta with his name engraved on a dagger, and shot him in the head.

He had to be quick as the other mock security came at him. Sliding under a kicking leg, he jumped to his feet, grabbing the gun from the demon and flipped the man over his shoulder, slamming the butt of his own gun into his face. Over and over and over, until there was nothing left.

He suddenly dived, sliding behind a control panel, diverting ricocheting bullets. Whoever these people were, they weren't skilled at all with their weapons. Their aim was atrocious, making their accuracy percentage about 1 in a million, just spraying bullets every which way in hopes of hitting someone.

Hampton grinned to himself at the thought, the only safe place was in front of the gun. Hearing a clip click to a finish, he stood and charged the man that was just firing at him. He hit him full on, tackling him to the floor. Pinning a hand with his knee, he slit its throat with his dagger.

His senses were on high alert so the demon that was approaching from behind was no news to him. It was when he turned around when surprise took over his face. The demon was huge. 7 foot tall, and about 450 pounds of straight muscle, his thick fists were about as big as his face.

Hampton frowned, " Not today." He mumbled, raising his hand, a bullet fired, hitting the demon in his forehead. Seeing there was no one left, he turned, attaching a grappling hook to the ledge of the roof, " Time to go inside."

Ayame made her way inside the building with minimum problems, taking care of the three guns for hire that was blocking her way. She was quiet, than again she was a wolf, she inherited her stealth mode from centuries and centuries of hunting. It was eerie but not entirely dark do to the few light bulbs that were flickering from above.

She had her gun out and ready, carefully creeping forward, eyes adjusted to the dim lighting, taking in everything she can see. She moving silently, the dimness making her eyes seems to glow. She paused, a noise catching her attention. She pressed her back against the wall and slowly peeked around the corner.

She saw the tip of what looked like to be a snake tail slithering into the room that hopefully held the kids, the door closing behind it. She pulled backed, a frown on her face, suddenly she turned, making her way back down the hall she just came and up the steps. Careful to stay as silent as possible, she cracked a door open, her eyes scanning it for anything suspicious. Seeing nothing, she stepped in the empty room and headed towards the window.

Though a bit rusty the window opened rather easily, she looked out, " I hate heights." She mumbled before she turned, looking around the room. Her green eyes landing on a radiator; she walked over to the heater and pulled on the metal to make sure it was sturdy.

Tying a cord of rope to the heater, she stood after making sure her cord was secured and headed for the window. She then tied a loop at the bottom of her rope ad stepped her foot through before she turned around, dropping backwards out the window.

She repelled quietly down the side of the building until she stopped, the window to the room on her right side, she touched the com in her ear, " I'm in place."

Hampton was the first to answer, " Same."

Kagome was crawling in the air duct when she got the word, " Hold your positions." she whispered, moving as quietly as she can forward, knowing she should be reaching her destination any moment now according to the blueprints she seen. She didn't have much trouble getting here but she always hated small spaces since she was kid. Why she didn't give the vent to Ayame she wondered for a moment but knew it was to help her get over her claustrophobia. Like she knew Ayame was scared of heights so she always made her take the high road. Kagome stopped at a vent and strained her eyes to see in the room.

She had to bite her lip to stop from gasping at what she seen, but Hampton heard the small grunt and frowned, touching his ear, " Kags you okay?"

She nodded silently, as if he could see her, " Yeah." she mumbled, blinking her eyes slowly, making sure she was seeing what she was seeing.

The room was filled from wall to wall with giant eggs, she knew from they were snake eggs because of the snake demon that was slithering between the rows of eggs. It was long, about 30 feet and thick with muscle. Its scales a dulled yellowish green, its eyes the same color.

This was a sacrifice, she thought, seeing the 12 kids all chained together, crying in the front of the room. At least they were still alive, her head turned slightly as who she presumed was the doctor stepped out of the corner. He was still in his work clothes and lab jacket, " My queen, did I do good?"

The snake reared its body back, rising about 20 feet off the floor, " Thisssss will not feed my children!"

The small man nodded quietly, " I know but 12 is all I could grab so far."

" Get more or you will feed them your own flesssssshh."

" Yes my queen." the doctor whispered, turning away for a moment. Sighing softly the saddened demon walked over to the window and peered out into the dark sky.

Ayame held her breath, holding her positions at the edge of the window, just out of sight. The doctor decided, it wanted to feel a breeze, maybe the cool air will lighten the tension in the room.

Ayame green eyes narrowed, " Damn it." seeing the badger undo the first lock on the window. She frowned, touching her ear with her free hand, " I'm bout to be blown." watching as the second lock was undone.

Kagome frowned, seeing Dr. Mati push open the panel window, leaning forward to stick his head out. " Hampton, burst in, hot and heavy."

She didn't see the grin on the tiger's face as he answered, " With pleasure."

Hampton was pressed against the wall Ayame was once at, around the corner from the door holding the kidnapped kids. He ran over, sub machine gun drawn and kicked down the door, firing his gun. The sudden burst of the door being kicked down startled the mind of the doctor into a short circuit relapse. Ayame took the quick moment of paralysis to her advantage and grabbed the neck of the doc that turned towards the sudden sound of bullets. Pulling him out the window and letting go, she then charged through the window, weapons blazing as the queen snake went on the offense and attacked the intruders. She started shooting at the angry snake but quickly frowned, watching as the bullets were absorbed into its skin.

Hampton jumped out the way of the large whip like tail and threw one of his daggers, hitting the creature in the side. He frowned seeing the knife fall out and drop to the floor, " Shit."

Kagome switched her position, kicked out the vent and dropped on the back of the large snake, stabbing away at its back with her dagger. " T get the kids!"

Ayame nodded, watching her bullets do minimal damage before resorting to her short sword that was strapped to her hip. She made a dash for the crying children, just as Kagome was swung from the demon's back and into the wall. She pushed the pain away and immediately jumped up, running towards the towering serpent that had her partner cornered.

She slammed into Hampton's back, pushing them both to the ground, avoiding the swinging tail that would have taken the tiger's head off. He coughed as he pulled himself off the ground, Kagome was stronger than she realized, " Thanks." He wheezed out.

She just nodded and grabbed her dagger off her thigh holster, she then waved a hand over the weapon she was holding, a white glow of raw power coating the blade. Flipping it, she handed it to Hampton, " You go high, I go low."

He nodded, grabbing the glowing weapon by the handle so he wouldn't get burned, " Got it."

Kagome flicked her wrists, her hands lit with a white glow, her fingernails looking like claws. She nodded to Hampton for a moment before they both launched forward and began slashing away at the demon. The snake didn't have a moment to even think as pain continued to strike her at every angle possible.

They kept charging, dashing around the demon like a pair of bees. Striking out with slashes of his flaming blade and her with her glowing claws, aiming high and ducking low when the beast struck out. The purity slowly burning the snake alive, she tried to stop the intruders, but they were too fast, and each slash they made at her continued to burn. She swung at them with her tail but continued to missed, the blood loss making her dizzy and disorientated. She tried to bite the intruders but they easily dodged her attacks, as if they were able to read minds.

Kagome and Hampton continued to slash at the snake, buzzing around her like an irritating fly, hacking at flesh and bones, slowly burning away her skin. The snake dropped lower to the ground, no longer able to hold its body up. Hampton ducked one last clumsy swing and used his tiger agility to jump in the air delivering a powerful superman punch to the snake's head.

Plump lips smirked at watching the demon fall unconscious. Kagome walked over and bent next to the demon's head, she grabbed one of its fangs and pulled its face closer to hers. " I am a champion of Izanami and you have disrupted her lands. She wants to speak with you." Sending more power out of her hand to finish the job faster.

She stood and watched the demon purify completely into ash, turning she saw that the room was empty besides for her, Hampton and the unhatched eggs. She touched her ear, " T. Status."

There was an immediate answer, " We're at the rendezvous point."

Kagome nodded, " On our way, call it in."

Hampton frowned, glancing at the large eggs as he handed the glowing dagger back, " What do we do with these?"

Kagome just glanced over, taking it from him," Stand back."

He nodded, knowing what that meant and headed for the door. Kagome bent so she was at eye level with one of the eggs, you can see the coils of the baby snake inside, she touched it softly, " I am sorry little ones but you can not be here, there is no place on this earth for the chaos you are born to create. You will be in a better place." with that said, she flipped the dagger in her hand. Spinning into a stand, the weapon now glowing more with a heavy white purity, she stabbed the ground.

Hampton watched as the room suddenly erupted into a blanket of white light. He turned away as it grew brighter for a moment, bursting into a dust filled snow storm. When he turned back, he stared in awe, mouth slightly open in amazement. The entire room was empty and sanitized, as if there was never a battle, as if it was never touched. He turned as Kagome jogged over to him, her power levels always astonished him. She nodded to him as she reached the door way, he nodded back and they both turned to go rendezvous with Ayame and the kids.

After dropping the dentist off to the precinct, Sesshomaru had returned to his father's house to retrieve his now wife's motorcycle. Only because he knew his father was reckless and childish and would probably try to ride it and break his neck or something.

With a key of his own, he opened the front door to his father's manor and walked in, on the phone with a tow company. " Yes, I need it towed to my residence and put in my garage."

" Yes my lord, we will be there in 30 mins or less."

He nodded, " Good." hanging up his cell.

Hearing noise from the den he headed in that direction, he found his father in the den, watching the latest drama reality show, while eating a bowl of chips. Amber eyes glanced over as he walked in, " Hey son, how was the quality time thing go?"

Sesshomaru walked over and sat down on the couch, " It was... Interesting."

Tashio just grinned, " I thought you would like her."

Sesshomaru raised a brow, glancing to his father, " You didn't even know I was to marry her."

Tashio laughed, " Fate has its ways." he shook his head, " It's crazy they didn't mention having another daughter after all these years, but what happened when the twins were younger I kind of understand why they wanted to keep it quiet."

Sesshomaru blinked, the sentence making him curious, " What do you mean you understand?"

Tashio glanced away from the TV, " I made them tell me why they kept her a secret this whole time."

" And they told you?"

The elder demon just nodded, " Mm Hm." He mumbled, popping chips in his mouth, turning back towards the TV.

Sesshomaru frowned, his father could be so dense at times, " Would you like to enlighten me about who I was forced to marry father?"

Tashio blinked, glancing to his son, " Oh, you want to know the story too?"

He was so tempted to roll his eyes he had to close them for a moment, " Yes, I would appreciate you sharing the tale."

Tashio grinned, he did it on purpose, playing simple to piss his son off, it was too much fun. He set the bowl down and turned, " Okay, so when you left, I invited the rest of the family inside for a drink. That is when Atomi spilled the beans about Kagome."

He leaned in, face full of excitement, " Get this, she tried to kill Kikyou when they were kids."

Sesshomaru blinked, surprise swimming in his amber orbs, " What?"

Tashio just nodded, he loved to gossip, " Yup. Apparently on the girls 8th birthday Atomi went to check on them and they weren't in their room. He said he figured they were sneaking another piece of their birthday cake so he went to the kitchen. And there he found Kagome on top of Kikyou holding a butcher knife in her chest."

Tashio leaned back in his seat, " Luckily he was able to heal the wound or it would have been fatal. After that he had no choice but to call the cops, he said Kagome was feral, that he had to lock her in a closet until police arrived."

Sesshomaru frowned, he barely knew his new wife but that story didn't feel right. " Did Kikyou say why she attacked her?"

Tashio just shrugged, " She said her sister just went crazy and everyone agreed." He paused, picking up his bowl of chips off the coffee table, " Well, everyone except the boy."

" What did he say?"

Tashio grabbed the remote, " Nothing really, just that he didn't believe his sister would do that, Kagome is clearly his favorite sibling."

Sesshomaru frowned, going over his thoughts, " Interesting."

Tashio nodded, flipping through channels, " Indeed it is, I figured you would like her after hearing the story."

" And why do you think that?"

Tashio raised a brow, he has been raising Sesshomaru since he was born. When the inu was a teen, he and his friends were always getting into so much trouble then trying to find new ways to top it. Tashio remembered when his son first started getting interested in girls and the elder demon immediately noticed what types Sesshomaru was attracted to.

He pretended to like the girly, smart, sophisticated ones but he knew his son. He was really attracted to any female that would stand up to him, even if he didn't know it. However that didn't happen to often and who came blame them. Son of the Great Inu No Tashio now Lord of the West, girls bowed before he even came in the room.

But with Kagome he can tell that she was not afraid of him, that she had the power and skills to demand respect. He was sure that was the only way his son will ever fall in love is when a girl came along and kicked his ass. He was satisfied at the way this marriage was playing out, at first he figured they'll just have to wait until the human died to help find his son some happiness. But like he said, Fate has its own way.

" I just know." He mumbled, finally answering the question, turning back towards the TV.

Sesshomaru glanced at his father, he was about to question his sudden evasive behavior when the TV sudden flicked to a different image.

The channel 9 news anchors appeared on the screen, Breaking News flashed in the subtitle, the man in a blue suit was the first to speak, " Excuse the interruption, this just in, the RDSVU has apprehended the Child Snatcher. Tuski Tomoui is live on the scene now. Tuski."

The screen again switched over to a woman, " Thank you Chu. At approximately 9:00 tonight, the RDSVU entered the warehouse behind him in search of Dr. Botia Mati. He was a suspect in the kidnapping of one dozen human children in the last week. Right now an agent of the RDSVU is about to make a statement to the press."

She waved her hand and the camera turned towards the front of the warehouse where Gruff stood with Kagome with a bunch of cameras and mikes in their face. He nudged her forward, knowing she hated talking to the press as much as he did. She frowned but stepped forward, the questions immediately fired at her.

" Agent Hernoshi! Can you explain what happened here?"

Kagome cleared her throat, she knew you had to be very careful about what you say to the public, " Well, we got a lead earlier today that led us to believe that Dr. Botia Mati was involved with the kidnappings we were investigating. We tracked him here and inside we found the doctor and the children."

Another reporter raised their mike, " What happened to the Dr.?"

Kagome puckered her lips for moment, thinking of the right words, she couldn't tell them Ayame tossed him out a window, " During the confrontation, Dr. Mati resisted arrest and the struggle led to his death."

" Where are the kids now?"

" The children were taken to the closest children hospital for a well child exam and to be returned to their homes."

" Do you know what he was planning on doing with the children?"

" He was about to sacrifice them to a Mamushi demon; my team and I intercepted and stopped them both."

Another reported screamed her name, " Agent Hernoshi! With your sudden marriage will you still be a member of the RDSVU?"

Kagome immediately frowned, taken off guard, " What the fuck! How did you…" Gruff stepped forward, waving the reporters back, " That's enough questions, thank you for your time." Grabbing Kagome's hand and dragging her to his truck.

Tashio laughed as he changed the channel, " She is so entertaining."

Sesshomaru just nodded, " It seems so." He mumbled as his phone rung, he glanced down, seeing it was the tow company he called, he stood and headed outside. Today was turning out to be a very interesting day indeed.

Kagome sat in the briefing room of the RDSVU with Ayame, Hampton and Gruff. They all had a beer in their hands, watching the news reply with a grin. Hampton held up his bottle, " Cheers!"

Everyone held up their bottle, " Cheers!"

Ayame smirked, taking a gulp of the budlite, " This day can't get any more perfect."

Hampton laughed, " I can't believe you cursed at a reporter, it's going to be all over youtube."

Gruff nodded, sipping his own beer, " Luckily I pulled you away before you can't hit the poor man."

Kagome rolled her eyes, " I wasn't going to hit him, he just caught me off guard."

Ayame grinned, " I still can't believe you're married."

Hampton agreed, " You don't even like men."

Kagome frowned, " I don't like men now because I won't sleep with you, is that it?"

Hampton rolled his eyes, " That's exactly it! And I know what you and M be doing in your office after hours."

Kagome grinned, " She loves it."

They all laughed at the young woman but nodded again holding up their beers, Kagome smiled, " Cheers to a case closed and nobody dying."

The leader of the group smiled, lighting up the room, Ayame frowned, pointing her bottle at him, looking at her best friend, " See, it's those damn dimples that get you."

Kagome frowned, " Gross, don't talk about my father like that."

Gruff smirked, " Don't hate me cause I'm sexy."

They all again laughed, Kagome drunk more of her beer, Hampton watched, " You sure you have to go through with this marriage?"

Kagome sighed, " It's the law."

Ayame frowned, " Yeah, but you're a Champion of Izanami, she chose you to insure harmony. I'm sure if you talk to her, she'll bend the rules for you."

Kagome rolled her eyes, " I doubt it, she's a bitch."

Gruff laughed, " Izanami chose you as her Champion to be a symbol of peace, what better way to be that symbol then to marry a demon as part of a peace treaty."

Hampton frowned, " It just sucks, you're not going to be around anymore."

Blue eyes glanced over, " I'm not quitting my job Biscuit."

Everyone burst out into laughter, Hampton rolled his eyes, " Would you stop calling me that, I ate your breakfast one time!"

Kagome grinned, delight on her face, " Liar, you was just eating my jello yesterday."

" Yeah but it wasn't a biscuit."

Kagome grinned, this was her family, no matter how crazy they all were and how strange and dangerous their days turned out. These were the three people she can always count her life on.

Ayame sipped at her beer, " At least he fine as hell, they could have made you marry some ugly old toad demon."

Gruff grinned, " Or a spider."

Everyone shivered with a chorused, " Ewww." then laughed. Gruff smiled, looking to his daughter, she was 9 when they first met though Kagome tell people a different background story. But since that day, he has loved her and taken care of her like she was his own flesh in blood. She even dropped her family name and took his as soon as she was let out of jail. After training her to control her vast amount of power, he officially adopted and recruited her to the team and she has been family ever since.

Ayame grinned, " We should go out tonight, you know celebrate."

Hampton shrugged a shoulder, " I haven't had sex in 12 hours, I could use a new play thing for the night."

The wolf laughed, rolling her eyes at the player, Kagome glanced to Gruff, those green eyes looked at her, almost as if he can read her mind. Today went off without a hitch but Kagome was still riled up. He was probably the only one that could feel it in her aura. She had control but it took a large amount of mediation and that was what she needed right now. Especially with her mind not in the right state over this marriage. She nodded, understanding what his stare was saying, even when she thought she was in control, Gruff knew her better and she always listened to him when he said mediate, " I can't I got paperwork to finish."

Hampton grinned, " Oh come on cupcake, when's the last time you had some fun."

Kagome laughed, " Today. Who ever gets the chance to ride a snake like a bull."

They all laughed as she stood, walking over to her father, she kissed his cheek, " I'm going home."

He nodded then looked at his watch, it was already past 11:30, he was suppose to be picking this girl up for a round of hide and seek under his covers. He glanced to his daughter, " I'm not."

Kagome laughed, her father was always after some female, "I'll see you later." she turned heading for the elevator, " Later guys!"

They waved to her with their beer bottles still in hand, Ayame turned to the tiger, " Wanna hit the strip?"

Hampton grinned, " Let's do this."

Kagome used the company car to drive home since she left her bike at Inu No Tashio's manor. She would have to remember later to go get it but right now she was starting to get a headache. It's the first warning sign of her needing to mediate. Luckily she didn't live that far from her workplace, it was about an 8 minute ride if you did the speed limit. When she first got out of jail, Gruff was determined to set her up somewhere nice. So she scouted the area with a Realtor and found a condo apartment right in the middle of downtown. It had a pool, room service and the entire welcome team. The 4 bedroom condo was dual leveled, the bedrooms upstairs, the living room, dining room, kitchen and work space downstairs. The balcony was right over the pool with an amazing view of the city.

She smiled as she pulled into the parking garage of the condo complex. She got a 4 bedroom so her team can crash over any time; they all had a key to her place. And the fact that Gruff lived in the condo building across the street definitely made this place the perfect choice. She needed her family close to her. It took her a minute or two to get out the car and walk over to the elevator. She glanced down at her hands for a moment as the doors slid back, they were shaking, the second warning sign of her needing to mediate. She stepped inside and pressed the top floor, making tight fists to help keep control. The ride was longer than she expected though the elevator didn't stop, it was probably because her penthouse suite was on the top floor.

Opening the door, she stepped inside; the place was huge and luxurious, fully furnished with a chic décor. She felt the air warm around her, warning # 3 that she needed to mediate. She quickly went upstairs to her bedroom, opening the door, the room was big. The bed was a queen size canopy tester draped in sheer white silk. Letting you see through to the deep navy blue blankets and pillows. The four poles were carved lovely.

There was a carved wardrobe, a tall chest of drawers, all gleaming. There were roses in a tall, crystal vase on a black vanity table, its legs curved like the necks of swans. The chair was delicate, its seat showing a beautiful pattern of roses.

Long black draperies, twin wall lamps made of glass designed in the shape of roses gave out a low, soft shimmering light. Candlesticks were on the mantle over the fireplace. The wall to wall carpet was a soft baby blue color and had black swirling designs. She walked in the room and closed the door; she took a calming breath, trying to slow her pacing heart beat. She pulled off her shirt and wiped her face, then tugged at her spandex shorts; they were chilled and sticky against her skin. Removing her holsters, weapons and shoes, she turned and stared at herself in the full length mirror in only her bra and panties.

She had gotten the tribal tattoo when she was 18, her first day out of the slammer. Kagome ran a hand down her side feeling the raised skin of a scar that was hidden under the black ink. Every time she touched it, it made her angry, it made her remember to never let anyone that close again. Her head tilted as she stared at herself, it made her remember to always be a step ahead, in a way it made her strong. Without it she would have never gotten into her chosen field of work. She would have never trained as hard, worked as hard, or studied as hard to be the best at what she does. With a frown, she turned, walking into her closet to change her clothes, she really needed to mediate.

10 minutes later, Kagome found herself in her usual meditation area, in the gym of the condominium, swinging at a punching bag. Her favorite form of mediation was fighting to let loose her built up tension; something was bugging her in the back of her mind. She knew what it was but didn't want to address it just yet, so she dressed in shorts and a sports bra and pulverized a punching bag.

Hitting something helped her think, getting physical helped relieve a lot of her stress and bettered her control. She wasn't upset with herself for denying what was making her anxious. It was a common reaction when she didn't want to believe in her own feelings. She knew it was there but refused to give it any attention. Amber eyes popped in her head, she frowned at the face of the demon she just married. She kicked at the bag in front of her, it was annoying, she shouldn't have to marry anyone for Izanami, she already gave her life to the woman. It wasn't fair; she was already her employer and did a good damn job keeping harmony between the humans and demons here. Why did she have to get married, why couldn't it be Kikyou, they were only 5 seconds apart, it's not like its a big difference.

At least he was easy on the eyes, she thought, and he didn't seem too thrilled about this arrangement either. He was also very helpful in her case and seemed to be very understanding as well. As if he was just trying to make the best out of a bad situation. She paused the beating she was giving to the punching bag for a moment and stared at it. Immediately it was replaced with amber eyes and a chiseled chin, she blinked slowly, able to clearly visualize Sesshomaru's face in front of her.

She stared at the imaginary man before her she shook her head, there was something about the man that made her feel relaxed. Was it because of his powerful aura maybe? " Weird." she mumbled.

" Talking to it isn't going to make it talk back."

Kagome turned and smirked at Gruff as he entered the gym in basketball shorts and a white beater, " I thought you were deep throating some bimbo?"

He shrugged, walking closer, " Turns out she's not a natural blonde. How you feel?"

" Fine."

He nodded, arms crossing over his chest, " Okay, and now the truth?"

She frowned, again thinking about a certain demon lord, " This marriage is annoying."

Gruff smirked, " You scared the sex will suck?"

Kagome laughed, waving a wrapped hand at him, " Why are you so weird, no it's not that, Sesshomaru seems like a decent guy, its just that I really don't want to be married."

Gruff raised a brow, " Sounds like you like the guy."

Kagome agreed, " I mean I don't have a reason not to like him yet. But it's not about him, I don't think its fair I have to do this."

Gruff made a face, thinking over what Kagome just said, trying to understand what she really meant. Kagome had a way about how she talked; she always walked around her true feelings. But Gruff got good at picking up what she was trying to say, " This is about Izanami."

Kagome frowned, her father knew her well, " I already do everything for that woman, why is she still demanding so much from me." She suddenly said, blurting out how she was really feeling.

" You are her Champion, her ambassador to these lands, her symbol of peace and hope."

She shook her head, " I never asked to be her Champion! I never asked to be some damn symbol! I never asked for…" her wrapped hand touched her side, feeling the scar under her tattoo.

Gruff frowned, " Kagome, what happened is not your fault."

Kagome glanced up and shook her head, " I know its not, its hers. I didn't ask for any of this, I just want a normal life for once."

Gruff grinned, " Normal is overrated."

She laughed, rolling her eyes at her father, he always knew what to say to make her smile. He stepped closer, " Wanna fight?"

She smirked, " Hell yes." Getting physical was her favorite form of therapy.

He stepped over to the matted floor on the other side of the room, " First one to pin, wins."

She grinned, walking to him, unwrapping the tape from her hands, stepping onto the matted floor with a grin, " Usual bet in place?"

Gruff grinned, " Deal."

Kagome tightened the ponytail at the back of her head before stepping on the mat, " Hope you prepared for this."

" You could never beat me little girl."

Kagome grinned, feeling her stomach tighten in anticipation, they circled each other for a moment, simply sizing each other up, Gruff was bigger but Kagome was faster. A smile split her face, her eyes glittering with excitement and mischief, with her speed she struck first, slapping Gruff across the cheek.

His head snapped to the side and she laughed, " You weren't prepared for that."

Gruff just grinned, " I always let you get the first hit." lunging forward.

But Kagome was good at dodging; quickly she pivoted away from the grabbing arms, her elbow rising to strike him in the side. He blocked the attack, grabbing the arm that tried to hit him, pulling her close to his chest, before tossing her to the floor.

Kagome rolled to her feet with a dark smile and swept Gruff's feet out from under him. Gruff rolled and jumped up, kicking and punching at Kagome's head. Kagome blocked and the two of them began trading blows.

Ducking under a punch, Gruff flipped Kagome into the air where she twisted and landed on her feet. Kagome responded with a kick that sent him flying into the wall. Kagome laughed making Gruff lips pull upward at the corners despite his efforts to keep his excitement from showing, he retaliated, lunging at her.

They were locked in a heated fight, Kagome rolled to her feet and kicked at his shoulder. Gruff caught her foot pushing her backwards making her fall on her butt, than pounced on her again.

They rolled around the floor until Kagome kneed him in the stomach. He grunted rolling on his back. Kagome took the time to strike him while he was down. Gruff grinned, hopped up and flipped behind her, grabbing her from under her arms he threw her other his head and into the wall.

Kagome planted her feet on the wall and rebounded, launching herself forward and tackling him from behind, landing on his back. Gruff rolled them both over before flipping to his feet, he smiled at her, relaxing into a stance. Then without warning, he flew forward with a flurry of attacks that Kagome could barely block.

She grunted as she blocked a fist with her forearm. Gruff spun back and sent a roundhouse kick into her side. Kagome stumbled, and Gruff took advantage of that, moving forward aggressively. He grabbed her waist and slammed her hard into the padded wall, pinning her there, " Ha! I win, drinks on you."

Kagome laughed as he set her down and stepped back, " I let you win."

Gruff grinned, " Yeah sure." He tossed an arm over her shoulder, " Now let's go meet up with Ayame and Hampton and get some shots going."

Kagome grinned, feeling much more in control, " You read my mind."

Kikyou Higurishi woke up a second before her alarm clock, like always, with a smile, pressing the button as soon as the ringing went off, " Beat you again." Lying back on her headboard, relaxing, she knew she didn't have to set her clock, but she liked getting up early. Something about the morning was just so peaceful to her. The early light, clear, making her room seem dusty with white, picking up the controller to her stereo she turned it on. Her smile never wavered, it was finally the 27th, the start of her new life.

She slid on her pink bunny slippers, today was the day she been waiting for all month. She finally got the job she wanted as the new archery instructor at the miko academy just outside of town. And was finally able to move out of her parent's house. She was opening her closet when there was a knock on her door. Turning she smiled seeing her mother walk in with breakfast on a tray, " Thanks mom."

The older woman smiled, her features much like her daughters, black hair and warm brown eyes. She was lean and tall, standing in a long blue skirt and green shirt. " Well I knew you were up, today's the day."

Kikyou squealed, " I know! I can't wait, I get my own apartment on campus."

The mother set the breakfast tray on the bed, watching as her daughter pulled clothes out her closet, to get ready for the big move, " The moving truck should be here around 3 pm so make sure you have everything packed by then."

Kikyou pulled out a blush pink shirt with a big red heart in the middle of it, " I know mom, I've had this day marked on my calendar since they gave me a start date."

The older woman looked to her excited daughter trying to decided between a white skirt or white pants, she smiled, sitting on the bed, " Just remember, you have to call me everyday and dinner here every Sunday."

Kikyou smiled, deciding on the skirt, " I'll miss you too mom."

The mother smiled, there was a quick knock at the door before it opened, Souta walked in. Dressed in a black v neck, the Roca Wear label in green running down the side. Dark blue jeans baggy on his legs, the incredible hulks Jordans on his feet. " Yo mom, you got change for the bus, my bike got a flat."

May frowned, " I hate that Kagome bought you a motorcycle Souta, its so dangerous."

Souta was tempted to roll his eyes, his parents nagged him all time about his 16th birthday gift from his sister, " Well it got a flat and I'm late for school so, change for the bus?"

Kikyou frowned, turning towards her brother, " Didn't she also give you your own bank account or something?"

This time he did roll his blue eyes, he didn't like the attitude Kikyou always had towards his sister, " It's a credit card and I can't take cash off it cuz she likes to see what I spend money on." He glanced at the Rolex his favorite sister got him, " The bus comes in 5 minutes, so woman you gonna give me change or not."

May frowned at the tone in her son's voice, " Don't call me woman Souta, you sound just like your sister."

He frowned, getting annoyed, " You know what, forget it, I'll call Kags for a ride." Pulling out his cell phone.

Kikyou put a hand on her waist, " Don't call that bitch to this house."

May looked to her daughter, surprised at her language, " Kikyou, you watch your mouth."

Souta turned, getting angry, " Don't call me sister a bitch."

May stood, " Souta don't talk to your sister like that."

He shook his head, " How come you and dad always defending this hoe, she's not some damn saint."

Kikyou rolled her eyes, " And you think Kagome is? She's the one that tried to kill me remember."

" That's not what happened and you fucking know it!"

May frowned, " Souta that is enough. I know you don't want to believe anything bad about your sister but Kikyou is right. Kagome stabbed her in the chest and almost killed her, she is dangerous and you shouldn't be around her."

She put her hands on her hips, making a decision, " Matter of fact you are no longer allowed to be around her."

Kikyou grinned, crossing her arms, loving that she was getting her way, Souta blinked, he then shook his head, " This is crazy." He mumbled, turning and heading out the door.

Kikyou dropped her smile when her mother turned to her, she shrugged her shoulders, " He'll come around and realize your decision is what's best for him."

May sighed, " I hope so."

Kikyou just smiled, " Wanna help me pack?"

May smiled back, " Sure sweetie."

Hampton and Ayame were already in the briefing room when Kagome walked in talking on her cell phone. " Nah, it's cool C, I don't mind."

She walked over to the round table, taking a seat, " You need me to come with you?" she nodded, " Alright, I'll meet you there when you get out of school." She nodded once more, " Love you too, see you later." Hanging up.

Ayame raised a brow, " What was that about?"

Kagome just shook her head, picking up her coffee she picked up in the café downstairs, " Souta wants to stay with me for a while, I'm gonna go with him later to pick up his stuff."

Hampton grinned, " Can I come and watch, I know there's gonna be drama."

Ayame nudged his shoulder, " Shut up dick."

Hampton spun his spiral chair so he could put his feet up on the table, " Yes, I do have a dick."

Kagome laughed, rolling her eyes, " Anyways, has any of you guys seen my bike?"

Green eyes blinked, " I thought you were riding it yesterday?"

Kagome nodded, taking a sip of her drink, " I was, I left it at Sesshomaru's father's place but I went by there and its not there. I thought one of you guys might have brought it back here for me."

Hampton shook his head, " Nope, I was skin to skin with some redhead last night after we left the club."

Ayame laughed, " We did not need to know that." She glanced to her best friend, " But I pulled an all nighter on Call of Duty after we left."

Kagome frowned, she was always losing her bike, she'll just have to ask Gruff if he seen it. " I need to put a tracker on that thing." she mumbled.

The elevator doors opened and Gruff stepped out, holding a file in one hand and a coffee in the other. " There's a worm problem in Kyoto, I need a two man team."

Hampton threw his hands up, " Not it!"

Ayame and Kagome frowned, " Oh come on!" he was so damn quick when it came to getting out of the clean up jobs.

Gruff just grinned, " Suit up you two, the chopper leaves in 15."

The two females in the squad groaned but stood to get ready. Kagome took the lead as they headed to the back wall. Kagome pressed the eyes on the painting and watched as the portrait slid up and revealed a keypad. Pressing in a code, Kagome scanned her hand, she then stepped back. There was a sudden click and a rush of air as the wall parted in front of her. A flight of steps came into view, and her and Ayame walked up the spiral staircase. It led to a room about the size of a large dinning hall.

Two of the three walls making the room were covered in white mold casings filled with guns, upon guns, upon guns. Mac 11's, AK 47's, Rugers, Pistols, Revolvers, Shot guns, you name it, it was there. Swords, daggers, throwing stars and all kinds of knives were even thrown in the room in mold cases. The last wall was a row of lockers, Kagome and Ayame walked over, clicking in there combinations before they started to undress.

Being best friends, they didn't care about being naked in front of each other. They dressed in the regular attire of a RDSVU Agent, black tight t shirts, black cargo pants with many pockets, and black combat boots. Pulling on black leather gloves, Ayame glanced to her friend, " So, you said the demon lord's name and didn't even flinch, what's that about?"

Kagome tightened the ponytail a the back of her head, " What you mean?"

Ayame grinned, picking up a favorite of hers, the glock 9, " Just saying, you don't seem too upset about this being married thing."

Kagome secured holsters to her waist, arms and thighs, placing a different gun in each slot. " There's not much I can really do about that. It's the law, being upset isn't going to change it."

Ayame was strapping on her holsters, " Or is it the fact that he is drop dead gorgeous that is making this marriage a bit easier."

Kagome laughed, loading up on daggers, " It does help the situation, but I barely know the guy."

Ayame slid guns into her holsters, " Well maybe you should try, you guys are married now."

Kagome frowned before putting on her bullet proof vest, " Ugh, it happened so fast, definitely gonna take some getting used to."

Ayame laughed, sliding on a headband to keep her bangs out her face. " An even better reason to spend time together, your gonna have to be with this guy until you croak or you kill him, might as well get to know him."

Kagome laughed, strapping her bow to her back, " Why are you so stupid."

Ayame slid on her vest and picked up her short sword, " You know I'm right."

Kagome just rolled her blue eyes, glancing to her watch, " We gotta go."

The chopper ride took about 30 minutes and getting to the location took maybe another 5. It was dark down and here and smelled like rotting caresses, which was a high possibility. Ayame and Kagome had their flashlights and guns out and ready for anything that moved.

The wolf demons was frowning, wrinkling her nose, " Smells like shit down here."

Kagome smirked, eyes sweeping the area as they crept closer, " What you expect, we're in the sewers."

Ayame just made a face, stepping over a rat, keeping to the wall of the small walk way, dirty water running passed them. " Don't remind me."

A noise of something moving drew their attention, brown eyes glanced into blue. Kagome just nodded, taking the lead. Gun in front of her, she crept to the edge of the wall and peeked around the corner. The demon worm was large, probably about 7 stories tall if it stood up right. As wide as a double decker bus, and as thick as a bundle of chopped trees on the back of a truck. The wiggly body seemed to be vibrating, almost humming happily as it crunched on its latest victim. Who looked to be an average Joe business man he must of snatched from the train platform above.

Kagome leaned back and waved for Ayame to lower her gun. She tucked her gun back in her holster before stepping around the corner. Ayame backed her up, standing by her side, the miko cleared her throat to get the worm's attention.

Beady black eyes turned to her and glared, Kagome tried to smile, " Hey big guy, what you up to down here."

Ayame nodded, " Besides snatching people who were on their way to work."

Kagome elbowed her in the side before taking a cautious step forward, " Now you know all worms are suppose to stay in the sub level quadrants away from the humans."

She saw those beady eyes narrow if possible, immediately she put her hands up in defense, trying to keep the giant worm calm, " But hey, everyone wants some personal space right. Those quadrants are probably crowded, so how about we get you a private sector in the sub levels all to yourself. Sounds nice right."

Those beady eyes blinked at the miko, Kagome nodded, trying to get the worm to agree. Ayame joined in, " Yeah, I hear the food is way better than what you're eating now. Just follow us and we'll get you all squared away."

The worm stared at the two females as if it was thinking the proposal over, the leg of the man it was eating dropped from its mouth. Slowly it inched forward, it seemed like it was going to comply. Kagome was relieved, she hated fighting worms, they had the type of blood that never came out your clothes.

Ayame was pleased as well, waving her hands for it to come closer, " Come on big guy, right this way."

Kagome took a step back, about to turn to lead the way out of the sewers when movement caught her eye. As the worm came closer, she saw a smaller one go for the leg that was left floating in the water. Blue eyes went wide, it wasn't a guy, it was a girl and it just had babies. Which means she wasn't about to come with them willingly, she was about to defend her young and her territory.

The worm was a few meters in front of them when it decided it was in striking range and reared back. Kagome grabbed Ayame's shoulder and dived to the side, they hit the ground hard but was already up shooting bullets from their guns when the worm turned towards them.

The enhanced bullets did little to penetrate the thick skin of the demon, Ayame grabbed a few leaf shaped shuriken and threw them. The sharp tips sliced at the demon worm, buying Kagome enough time to run down the maintenance service walkway to flank the beast. She pulled her bow free and pulled on the string, a white arrow of raw power materialized. She aimed it at the worm that was still attacking her friend, " Hit the mark." she mumbled, letting it loose.

The arrow zipped through the air, carving through the momma worm like butter, turning it into ash. Ayame frowned as she stood from her ducked position, they were really trying not to kill the damn thing, " That went well."

Kagome just shook her head, looking to the four smaller versions of their mother still eating the leftovers of the human that was snatched. Ayame walked over to her side and sighed, " What do we do with them?"

Kagome frowned, worms were not poisonous, or grew up with a brain capacity to manipulate people. They didn't have an eager for chaos like snake demons did, they were large but otherwise harmless, other than the fact that they ate anything made of meat. But when in a control environment they usually kept to themselves. She made a decision in her head then waited a moment to see if a certain goddess disagreed. Not hearing a response, she nodded, " Transport."

Ayame rolled her eyes as Kagome pulled out her tranquilizer dart gun, " I'm not touching them."

Kagome smirked at her always complaining partner before shooting the worms. She pulled a walkie talkie off her belt as the tranqs kicked in, " Yea we need four transport cages and an evac at this location."

Ayame crossed her arms, " I'm serious, I'm not touching those things."

The day was going by smoothly and Sesshomaru found himself working at a calm pace, this was surely because of his brilliant assistant. The older woman was an angel to work with and always had everything he wanted on time. His phone rung, he picked it up on the second ring, still typing the email he was sending to a partnering company saying he would be able to look at there proposal some time next week.

" Yes."

" Sir, there's a Mr. Wolfe here to see you."

" Send him in." He answered, hanging up the phone, slipping papers into folders to be looked at later. He looked up when there was a knock on his door. Without waiting to be told to come in the door opened. Sesshomaru watched as his business associate walked in. He was the only one allowed to do that without being killed.

Kouga smiled at Sesshomaru, his blue eyes sparkling with a sudden mischief as he sat down in the comfy chair across the boss's desk. His black hair in a low ponytail, the tips reaching mid back, his lean frame covered in an expensive Armani suit.

He smirked, " So are you going to tell me or what? You've been avoiding me all morning."

Sesshomaru stared at the man for a moment, Kouga and him have been friends since they were born, Sesshomaru being older by just a few months. The wolf tribe and white inu clan has been allies before humans even populated the earth. They grew up together and knew each other pretty well.

" Tell you what."

Kouga grinned, " You know exactly what, I want to hear about the new Mrs. Takahashi."

Sesshomaru leaned back in his chair, " Are you here for a reason Kouga?"

Kouga laughed, playing with a paper weight on the desk in front of him, " Why yes old buddy. Guess who has a plan to get a meeting with Socka Browski tonight."

Sesshomaru sat up straight, " Indulge me."

He leaned closer, " Socka and his fiancé are going out to celebrate there engagement tonight at this new bar and grill down town."

Sesshomaru frowned, Socka was the CEO of an industrial company he was trying to get his hands in for 6 months now. Kouga was in charge of the proposition that was sent to the older man but little effort was put forward into seeing it through from Socka's side. " And what do you plan to do?"

Kouga grinned, " Well, my plan was to accidentally bump into the couple, then spark up a conversation, buy them a few drinks and bam, I'm in there."

Sesshomaru frowned, " And if you fail?"

Kouga smirked, " Look at this face, can you resist this face. It won't fail."

Sesshomaru was tempted to roll his eyes, conceited ass, " Do as you wish." he mumbled, reaching over for his ringing phone. " Hello."

" Sir, there is a Kagome Hernoshi on line 1, would you like for me to transfer to voicemail."

" It's fine, thank you Yvonne." pressing the waiting button, " Hello."

" Hey, Sesshomaru, sorry to bother you at work but do you know where's my bike? I searched your father's entire house."

Sesshomaru raised a brow, his father wasn't home at this time, " How did you get in his house?"

Kagome giggled on the other end of the line, " This isn't a recorded line is it? I don't want to tell you I broke in over the phone."

The inu blinked, " You broke into my father's house?" he shook his head, " Never mind, it's at my home."

" Cool I'll go get it."

He immediately frowned, " No, you are to not break into my house."

She laughed again, " You won't even know I was there."

" Come to my workplace and I will take you to go get it."

There was a huff on the other end, " Fine, fine, I'll be there…. Wait, hold that thought."

There was a pause on the other line, Sesshomaru pulled the phone away from his ear and looked at it, did she actually put him on hold, the Lord of the West. There was a click and a rush of air, " Hey, so I'm closer than I thought, I'll be in your lobby in like 3 minutes."

Sesshomaru frowned, " What." But the phone was already disconnected. He set it down on the receiver and stood.

Kouga grinned, " Was that her? She broke into Tashio's place? Is she's coming here?"

" She's outside."

Kouga blinked, " What?"

Sesshomaru shook his head, " She is a very confusing female."

Kouga crossed his arms, " Sounds like you like her." He stood, " Let's go meet the new lady of the west."

Kagome was in the chopper, heading back to HQ with Ayame sitting beside her. They were talking about a job well done with minimal damage and blood when Kagome felt her phone vibrate. She pulled it out her pocket and read the text, Gruff haven't seen her motorcycle. " Damn pops don't got my bike either."

Ayame grinned, " Why don't you ask your new hubby, maybe he seen it."

Kagome frowned, " You think so?"

She just shrugged, " It was at his father's house, he should know what happened to it."

The miko made a face, " I shouldn't bother him, he's at work."

" Why not, he's your husband now and he probably knows where it's at." She nudged her best friend's shoulder, " Give him a call."

Kagome glanced to her friend for a moment, then her phone, she only had his work number, " Okay." She mumbled, pulling up the info needed and hitting call.

After two rings someone answered, " Mr. Takahashi's line, Yvonne speaking, how can I help you?"

Kagome blinked, surprised, " Um, is Sesshomaru there?"

Yvonne's voice was light and cheery, " And may I ask who's calling?"

" Uh, this is Kagome Hernoshi, he knows me."

" One moment please, I'll see if he's available."

There was a slight muted pause, Kagome took the time to look at her phone in confusion, the line clicked back on and a man answered, " Hello."

Kagome blinked, quickly pressing the phone to her ear, " Hey, Sesshomaru, sorry to bother you at work but do you know where's my bike? I searched your father's entire house."

The miko pushed at the eavesdropping wolf with a giggle, " This isn't a recorded line is it? Because I don't want to tell you I broke in over the phone."

She put her thumb up with a smile, signaling her bike was located, " Cool I'll go get it."

She laughed again as her friend tried to lean in closer to pick up the conversation, " You won't even know I was there."

Kagome rolled her eyes at inu on the other end, " Fine, fine, I'll be there…." She paused, " Wait, hold that thought." Putting the call on hold.

Standing she leaned over to the pilot and moved the head set he wore to the side to whisper in his ear, " How far are we from Takahashi Inc?"

A blush dusted across his face at the enticing voice, he glanced at his coordinates than back to the beauty in black, " Minus 2 minutes. Need a reroute?"

She nodded, " Yeah, for a drop off." She sat back down and reconnected the call, " Hey, so I'm closer than I thought, I'll be in your lobby in like 3 minutes." She said before hanging up.

Ayame grinned, as she came back over to take a seat, " See, that wasn't so bad."

Kagome smirked, " You would know, nosy." Reaching forward, she pulled the door back to the chopper and glanced down, they were high above the city. But Kagome could see everything and everyone perfectly with her enhanced eyesight, the building was coming up fast. She smirked, pulling on a pair of black goggles, " Tie my off."

Ayame just grinned at what was about to happen, " All set." she said securing the knot on the bolted loop with the thick cord.

Kagome was all smiles as she jumped out the door of the chopper, she laughed as gravity took over and she plummeted towards the ground. She loved to skydive, she loved the wind in her face, the feeling of flying. Her blue eyes zoned in on the building, she was closing in on the front entrance. The cord slowed her descent as it ran out, she dangled for a moment when she was about 45 feet from the ground before her hands quickly unbuckled her harness and let herself free fall the rest of the way.

She wrapped herself in her miko powers, thickening her skin to almost marble. Twisting mid air, she landed on her feet like a cat, tucking her arms and rolled spreading the impact up her body before standing. It didn't hurt when she did her Death Drop, that's what she called it, it didn't even make a sound, she was always light on her feet.

Sesshomaru was actually stepping out of the elevator with Kouga, heading towards the lobby to meet the mystery wife of the demon lord. Two guards were standing at their post, checking everyone that came into the building per usual.

Kouga was glancing around as they came closer to the glass doors that led into the building, " Is she here?"

Sesshomaru glanced around, " No."

Kouga frowned, opening his mouth to say something then shook his head, a noise bothering his sensitive ears, " Do you hear that?"

He did, it sounded like a long low whistle, as if something was dropping out of the sky. Sesshomaru frowned, stepping forward, all eyes turned as Kagome landed right outside the doors, the entrance was intimidating.

She walked inside, still dressed in her mission gear, she walked past the security table with confidence in her blue eyes, sidestepping the metal detectors. She flashed her badge, " Yes I'm carrying weapons and no you can not have them."

The wide eyed guards simply nodded at the superior officer, her beauty also shocking them still along with her deadliness. The two men watched her move towards their boss, the walk though not meant to be sexy, was. It was as if her natural grace wouldn't let her walk any other way.

She smirked as she reached Sesshomaru and the demon beside him, her blue eyes taking a moment to drink in his form, he made suits look damn good, " Sup boy."

Sesshomaru frowned, " What."

Kouga blinked, " Wait a minute." He raised his hands, " Who are you? Where the hell did you come from? Did you just drop out the sky? Aren't you that cop I seen on TV last night? Are we under arrest for something? Is this because of that sex tape?"

She just smirked, " I'm Kagome, I did fall out the sky so I think that answers your third question, yes I am the agent you seen on TV, you are not under arrest, and no this is not about your sex tape." She winked an eye, " Though I have seen it, you got skills."

Kouga grinned, " You haven't seen nothing yet. What are you doing here?"

Blue eyes simply turned, glancing to a quiet inu demon, Sesshomaru frowned with an inner sigh, " Kouga, this is my wife."

Blue eyes went wide, his mouth dropped opened in surprise, " Shut the fuck up, your kidding!" he looked to his best friend, " You married a cop."

Kagome crossed her arms, " Not a cop. Special Agent. There's a difference." she turned towards Sesshomaru, " My bike?"

The inu nodded, " This way." turning in the direction of the garage entrance. Kagome turned to the wolf for a moment, " Later big bad."

A wolfish grin crossed his lips at the title of his leaked sex tape, " Later copper."

Kagome winked before turning and following the inu outside, Sesshomaru was holding the door open when she caught up. He watched her head over to his car, " Did you really see his tape?"

Kagome grinned with a nod, " My best friend is a wolf, as soon as she heard the Prince of the wolf tribe had a sex tape she went crazy trying to find a copy."

Sesshomaru shook his head, not really surprised, " Right."

Kagome just smiled, " Do you have one?"

Sesshomaru raised a brow, " I am not as careless as my friend."

" So your saying you have one but it hasn't leaked yet."

Amber eyes glanced to her but he didn't take the bait, instead he pressed the unlock button to his car, changing the topic, " Where are you coming from dressed like that?"

Kagome slid the bow from her back so she can get in the car comfortably, " This is standard attire for when I'm out in the field."

Sesshomaru got in the car as well, starting his baby up, " What was the mission?"

Kagome frowned, " Worms." she shivered, " They gross me out."

He turned onto the highway, " And why carry a bow with no quiver?"

She just shrugged, " Don't need one." leaving her answer vague.

He nodded, accepting the silence that fell around him, he remembered when she made a dagger out of her powers. He figured she must be able to manifest her powers into different shapes when needed. He never heard of something like that before, most mikos, even the strongest mikos he met in his life time needed something to channel their powers into. It gave a testament to her strength and made him wonder how powerful the woman next to him actually was.

The silence stretched between them but it was nice, comfortable. It seems they both valued peace and quiet and didn't really feel the need to fill the empty air. Everything was just mellow, pacifistic. Sesshomaru was turning down another street when Kagome put her face to the window, her eyes going wide at the castle on the end of the block, " Dammmmmmnnnnnn, is that your house?"

Sesshomaru smirked softly at the reaction to his home, " Yes it is."

He pulled up the long driveway and parked in the front of the lavish entrance, two demons came to the car, one opening the passenger door for Kagome, " Welcome to the Western Lord's palace."

Kagome blinked, then looked down, the boy had to be about 4'5, tanned skin, brown hair and brown eyes. She raised a brow, his was a beaver demon, she grinned, reaching down and rubbing his head, " You are adorable."

The young boy blushed at the praise, looking up at her with wide eyes, " Um thank you?"

Sesshomaru got out his car and slipped his keys in his pocket, the valet had a spare set, he liked to always have his keys on him when he was in the mood for a random drive, " Your bike is in the garage."

Kagome turned, then raised a brow, " You're not gonna give me a tour of your place?"

" For what."

She rolled her eyes, " Hello, you live in a freaking palace."

Sesshomaru just crossed his arms, " Your point?"

She just grinned, " I can always just break in when you're sleeping."

The inu frowned, thinking over his options, there was no one she would be skilled enough to break into his home without him knowing. Then again if she was telling the truth about breaking into his father's house he should take her threat seriously. She didn't seem like the one to lie and he didn't smell any deceit on her. However she was very good at covering her scent so she could be lying. His father had a security system much like his own and it's one of the best in Japan. If she was able to get in undetected she will definitely be able to get into his place.

He shook his head, decision made, " Fine. Follow me." He paused, turning back to her, " You will have to disarm before you enter my home."

Kagome grinned, " Do you really thing I need a weapon to fight?"

Sesshomaru just frowned, " Indulge me."

Kagome's grinned widened, she handed her bow to the small beaver demon and started stripping her holsters where she stood. Sesshomaru watched the seductive movements, it was like she was taking her clothes off, instead of her weapons. She handed her shoulder holsters to the demon, then her waist holster, then her bullet proof vest before putting her hands on her hips, " Happy?"

Sesshomaru raised a brow, " All of the weapons must be handed over."

The statement made her grin, and for a moment Sesshomaru felt a shiver run up his spine, he got the feeling there was something deadly under the surface of that innocent face. She pulled a 9mm from her waist and handed it over, she then bent and lifted her left pants leg, pulling a .22 from it's ankle holster. Standing she handed it over and again placed her hands on her hips with a raised brow.

Sesshomaru crossed his arms, " Is that all?"

She just grinned, " You want to search me?"

He frowned, glaring at her for a moment, he was getting the sense she liked to play games like this regularly. Instead of responding, he turned, leading the way up the many steps to the grand palace. Kagome spotted many guards walking around, all different types of deadly weapons strapped to their waist. Escape would be difficult and definitely not without injury. Guards opened the heavy doors to the entrance, Kagome looked around, and the palace was absolutely amazing. The traditional Japanese architect was set of beautifully by art of many different cultures.

Walking down the hall of the spectacular residence, Kagome was falling behind as she took in all the magnificent works of art; she was always a lover of the trade. In jail she had nothing better to do with her time besides read in the very small library they had. They only had law books and art books and at the age of 8 she stuck with the books that had pictures.

Walking down the hall Kagome began taking notes on how many guards were regularly walking around. Dark blue eyes were keeping count as she surveyed her surroundings, 4 standard issued guards in opposite set halls with 6 guards standing in the connectors and of course the occasional wanderer. The chances of sneaking out of here undetected were slim, that thought made her frown; if she really hated being married to this guy she was going to need a back up plan.

Sesshomaru took 30 minutes to show her around the most used parts of the home. Not bothering to check out other wings than the west. She followed him silently, barely listening to what he was saying, too lost in her own head. Her impression of the demon lord was mixed, he was quiet but she was getting the sense he didn't like to talk because he had nothing nice to say. He was bossy which was annoying but she was a born rebel and was never one to follow rules. He got agitated very easily but his self control was solid as a rock, it was actually talked about in higher circles. The will power and restraint of the demon lord of the west was legendary. Kagome smirked slowly, his back was to her but she didn't mind the view. Everything about him was so structured and strong; she was wondering how far she could push the demon lord before he lost it. She was suddenly eager to put that legend to the test.

" And down there is the garage." She heard Sesshomaru say.

She blinked, focusing, realizing he was looking out of a window, her mischief instincts acted before she could think. She walked over, standing beside him and looked out the window, it was a long drop but she jumped from higher before. " Sooooo…. can I drive Matilda?"

Sesshomaru stepped back from the sudden closeness, " No."

She grinned, " Please."

He turned, heading back down the hall, " No."

" Please."

He frowned, the girl was starting to get annoying, " No."

" Please."

He turned towards her, seeing she was still standing by the window, " You will not ever drive my car now let's go. This tour is over."

The smile that crossed her face was full of delight and it made him suspicious, she rocked on her heels for a moment, " Okay, just one more question, how fast are you in that suit?"

He raised a brow, confused, " What?"

She raised her hand and for a moment surprise took hold of his face as he touched his pockets. Kagome jiggled the keys that were on her finger as she laughed and jumped out the window. Shock paused him for a moment, his mind slow to realize what just happened. She pick pocketed him, he didn't even feel it! He blinked, shaking his head before giving chase, this woman was crazy.

Kagome disappeared like the wind, feet barely tapping the ground as she ran deeper into the gardens, nothing but a flash of black. She laughed over the fallen tree trunk she easily hopped over, around another bundle of bushes she kept running, swerving between trees and branches. She hurled over the pile of sticks, swan dived between a thicket of branches, rolled expertly to her feet and continued on her way. She loved to run, the clean air burning her lungs, the wind whipping her ponytail behind her. Flipping over a rather large man made ditch, she effortlessly twisted in the air, doing a 360 to get a look behind her to see how far she gotten. Seeing she ran the entire length of the gardens she smiled, stopping, pressing her back against a large oak tree.

Catching her breath she began to laugh. It was a breathy, full of delight kind of laugh, like the laugh you hear from kids being tossed in the air without fear knowing their parents were going to catch them. The kind of laugh you not only hear the happiness but see the happiness in the twinkle in that person's eyes. In the warmth of there smile, it was a beautiful laugh, running always made her happy.

She was suddenly hit hard from the side, her back smacked the ground with a solid thud. She blinked, the air left her lungs at the impact, gasping at the pain, trying to catch her breath. She frowned, realizing Sesshomaru had her pinned on the ground, " What the fuck!"

He shook his head angrily, his silky hair falling around them like a curtain, " You do NOT run from an Inu, are you trying to get yourself killed woman."

She was too angry to realize he was right, then again she was never one to admit fault or play submissive. She grabbed at the hands holding her down, pushing her palm out, and hitting him in the Adam apple. Bucking him off her as his hold slackened, she flipped to her feet. Pissed he actually tackled her; she went on the offense and suddenly pivoted, swinging her arm out. The spinning back fist slapped him hard against the cheek, snapping his head to the side.

Sesshomaru stepped back, feeling the sting on his face, amber eyes narrowed, first he was pissed but now he was angry. He rushed forward, Kagome eyes went wide when Sesshomaru abruptly pinned her shoulders against the tree that was behind her. Her arm pushed out, the punch aiming for his throat; he blocked it, grabbing her wrist in his large hand. Her elbow slammed into his cheek, again snapping his head to the side. Easily lifting her, he smashed her against the bark in retaliation.

Feeling the bark cut into her back, Kagome frowned; her knee rising to hit him in the groin, his instincts had him pressing his hand against that knee to stop it. A hand free, Kagome lashed out, charging her fingertips with a white glow and clawing the side of his neck with four perfect slashes. Amber eyes flashed crimson for a moment, he reached up and grabbed the top of her head, pulling on her beautiful hair, slamming her head against the trunk of the tree, making her cry out.

Her eyes narrowed, glaring at him, her face twisted in pain and anger, struggling in his insanely strong grip. She let out a frustrated sound; it was a mix between a growl and a scream. The noise was so bewitching, so enchanting, so... Inu, Sesshomaru didn't know what he was doing until it happened.

He moved forward and captured her lips in a fierce kiss. Kagome gasped in surprise, but soon opened to him. She didn't want to give into him so easily but with all the fighting she was already turned on. A good scrap always got her blood boiling and Sesshomaru soft lips just ignited the fire.

It was an angry kiss. Fierce and aggressive. Evading, plundering, each trying to conquer the other, wanting more of each other. His tongue swept through her mouth with a dominance that she just had to fight. That she had to challenge. She pressed against him, trying to get him to yield.

He grabbed her thighs, slamming her harder against the trunk of the tree, almost splintering wood. She cried out, her arms going around him, her legs wrapping tighter around him. His mouth moved over hers again. She opened up, fighting to dominate the kiss, to control it, to taste his power, it was ruthless. He fought back, it was a battle, selfishly wanting to taste the other more, almost cruel in a way. His hands kneading her rear, causing it to tingle and send heat straight to that spot in between her thighs.

What was going on? She didn't know. Why it was happening? She didn't care. The only thing she could focus on was the heat. He was so dominate, he commanded submission; his natural taste was husky, as if power had an actual flavor. She felt a warm swirl in her tummy slowly spreading throughout her body. It felt like a great fire was threatening to consume her at any minute. What was this? This burning need that raced through her body.

There was something there, an emotion he couldn't name building up inside him. Just the intensity of it was overwhelming. Creating a fiery friction that sizzled and sparked in the air around them until they were living inside their own sensual fire. He knew she felt it. The way she grabbed at him, wrapped her arms around him. Wanting him closer. The sounds that came out her mouth. So alluring, turning him on even more; she taste of chilled, ripe strawberries, sweet and refreshing.

He was lost to it, Sesshomaru transferred his attention to her neck, his lips and tongue working into the bare, lavender scented flesh, scrapped over her sensitive pulse with his fangs, causing every muscle in Kagome's body to quake, to clench into tight little knots as invisible flames sparked to life between them. Her hands going to his neck as he kissed on hers. Her head tilting giving him more, eyes closing. Her voice leaving on a gasp feeling him pull her firmly against his hardening arousal. It made her feel out of control, her aura pulsed and she knew she was going to burst.

His aura pushed against her, as if coaxing her to let go, it was heavy, physically weighing her down, it wasn't malicious but damn powerful. It washed over her so sensually, it made her shutter, she let out a shaky breath. A shiver ran up her spine, it felt like his aura was seducing her. Her breathing was starting to labor; she couldn't help it, her powers flared.

Her gasps heated his blood and then it hit him, a scent far too intoxicating to be overlooked. Sizzling lavender. As if you were holding the plant near hot coals and just taking a deep breath as the scent heated the air. The power beneath that heat enticing. Her powers coated him, sending tremors through his skin. His mind became a haze of white flames, surrounding him, enticing him, consuming everything within him. She was so strong, the power that radiated off of her called to him, he needed to taste that strength, he thought, grabbing her hair and biting down, hard, passionate on her neck where it met her shoulder.

A cry tore from her throat, white light flashed before her eyes, so much pleasure surged through her at once, she thought she was going to faint. She couldn't take much more of this, her heart beating wildly in her ears. It felt like fire. Their bodies were liquid fire. She was going to die from the heat.

It suddenly dawned on him what he just did; the thought broke the spell that weaved around them. He pulled away from her, jerking back, blinking, trying to focus on what was going on.

Kagome fell to the ground, more unsettled than she would like to believe, her stomach was scurrying, her whole body felt weak, her chest was rising and falling quickly, her pulse was erratic and strong.

" Pull it back."

She shook her head, trying to focus, " Wha..."

Sesshomaru growled, trying to force down the animalistic hunger he felt pulsing with the desire in his veins. "Your aura. Pull it back in."

She blinked and then nodded, trying to regain control, Sesshomaru glared, feeling her pull her aura back in, he did the same, taking another step back. She stood from the ground slowly, staring at the demon lord, she didn't know what to say.

Those amber eyes stay on her as he stepped closer. His powerful presence overpowering as he closed in, wide shoulders blocking Kagome's view of the rest of the garden, making her tilt her head back to keep eye contact. Catching the slightest whiff of the husky, spicy scent the demon possessed was rare and a testament to his close proximity, making Kagome's gut tightens. He was close, so close that she could feel the heat emanating off him. He was looking at her, his heated gaze roaming over her in such stark possessiveness that Kagome wondered for a moment if he was going to devour her where she stood.

" My keys." His deep voice whispered.

She blinked, her voice coming out in a breathy murmur, " Wha..?"

" Give me my keys."

She blinked again and then nodded slowly, pulling the keys from her back pocket and raised her hand, offering them to him. Instead of taking the keys he grabbed the wrist of the hand that held them and pinned it against the tree behind her. He then pressed his body against her; Kagome was startled at the sudden contact, feeling his warmth seep into her, his firmness pressing into her. It made her shiver, his body was so hard, so sculpted and felt so right.

Those ocean blue eyes looked up, large and confused, looking at him with such innocence to the way of a man. She was a virgin he realized, she stared at him with an almost childlike wonder, it had him leaning forward. Just one more taste, he thought.

Kagome gasped at the brush of his soft lips, tingles running under her skin, she tried to pull back, to step away from the heat. But he had her firmly pressed against the tree, lips again touching hers. They were both surprised at the sudden electricity. The intense spark that had their eyes closing. The swirl of heat that had their mouth opening. It was soft and sensual, sending jolts of fire running through them, kissing each other lips with a much more feverish desire.

Something was happening here, his tongue lapping at her, wanting to taste all. Sesshomaru wasn't expecting this but he couldn't get enough. The way she grabbed at him, her soft shudders, her silky skin rubbing against his, it all turned him on. He wanted to taste more, but instead he stepped away, needing to reassess himself. He stared at the beauty before him, " Run from me again and you won't walk straight for a month. Understood?"

She nodded slowly, butterflies dancing in her chest; she suddenly jumped, feeling something vibrate. She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to get her heart under control as she again reached in her back pocket and pulled out her phone.

She cleared her throat before she answered and it still came out as a whisper, " Hernoshi."

Sesshomaru stepped away from her as she nodded, " No I got you C, I'm on my way now."

She nodded again before hanging up and glanced back to the demon lord, " Um, I have to go but I'll uh call you or something." she mumbled slowly backing away.

It almost made Sesshomaru smirk, she learned quick, refusing to turn her back to him. She continued to walk backwards, keeping her eyes on the inu to make sure he don't try to rush her again. " The garage is this way right?" Sesshomaru didn't answer, just continued to stare, Kagome kept trekking away from the demon, pointing her thumb behind him, " Is it cool if I…"

Sesshomaru crossed his arms, she picked up really quick, asking permission is a big thing with Inus, " Go."

Her shoulder's visibly relaxed, her smile brightened the sun, " Cool." Turning away from the man and jogging through the gardens. Sesshomaru watched her leave, he frowned, even with permission; he was still tempted to chase her. He turned in the opposite direction to put some distance between himself and the miko. Pulling out his cell phone, he dialed a number before pressing to his ear. Someone answered on the 3rd ring, " Sesshomaru, hey son! I heard Kagome stopped by your office earlier. How is the quality time going?"

He frowned, sliding his free hand into his pocket, " We need to talk."

" What's wrong?"

He headed towards the back entrance of his home, " It's about my new wife."

" That bad huh, well I'm headed to the bar now, you want to meet me there?"

Sesshomaru nodded, " I'm on my way." He definitely had a lot to discuss about this so called Miko.

Hey guys, if any of you read unstable assassin, I'm working on the sequel but i'm kinda stuck, if you have anything ideas oh little things, big things, scenes you want to play out, dm me! oh and tell me what you think about this story.