THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Kagome. These characters belong solely to Rumiko Takahashi and Viz.
Oh,and the SVU characters belong to Dick Wolf's company!
I do however own my own creations.
Chapter 3
On the other end of the phone line, Inuyasha blanched,
'A scent of a Kateitenma? It couldn't be. Could it?', he thought.
"Dad?", questioned Yasha at the silence that greeted him.
"I'm here. Are you sure about the scent?"
"Uh, Yea, I think I would know my own family's scent, don't you? What does it mean, dad? Has one of the pups gone crazy?", asked Yasha.
"No son, I doubt it. It might be a setup.", said Inuyasha, trying to dispel any questions from Yasha.
"Well, you never know. I mean, remember how Kentaro acted when we first met Shippou? Jumped right down and bit him on the tail because he was used to eating fox meat. What if ...?"
"You think that little of your brother?"
"He is a wolf, dad. And you always said wolves can't be trusted."
"Kouga is who I was referring too. I don't consider Kentaro OR Kieran a regular wolf. They've never given us reason to suspect otherwise. In fact, just the opposite. They've acted more like dogs than some of your other brothers have."
"Yea. You're right. So what do we do?"
"Nothing right now. I'm flying in tomorrow. Two murders on Kateitenma property doesn't sit well with me at all."
"Oh, and dad, I need to contact Satoshi."
"You need a defense attorney?"
"I might. The detectives want a DNA sample."
"Shit! I'll arrange for Dr. Takeda from the New York Demon Clinic to handle it."
"Fine. I'll see you soon, dad."
"Take care and keep low, ok? We don't need these humans getting anymore suspicious than they already are."
"Right. Bye, dad."
"Bye, son."
Inuyasha hung up the phone. Kagome was there, listening,
"Why does Yasha need a defense attorney?", Kagome asked anxiously.
"He doesn't. Yet. There was a murder last night on the property of the new office. The detectives are asking for DNA samples of everybody there, I guess."
"Oh my! That could cause a problem. Human detectives, I assume?", she asked.
"Yea. I'll have Dr. Takeda handle the DNA situation. Meanwhile, I'm flying out tomorrow ..."
"I'm going with you.", said Kagome.
"No. You stay here. New York is too dangerous for you."
"Bull, Inuyasha. I'm going and there's nothing you can do to stop me."
"Fine. Fine. Whatever.", Inuyasha said, as he walked out of the room and headed upstairs to pack.
He knew there was no stopping Kagome when she had her mind set on something. He hadn't told her about the previous murder at the Rockefellor Center, but, he knew, that wouldn't last. If the family was being targeted, he didn't want Kagome in any danger.
At the New York City Morgue:
"I'm glad you two arrived. But, I'm afraid I don't have many answers for you.", said Dr. Warner.
"Well, what do you have, Melinda?", asked Benson.
"We found silver hairs on the victim's clothes and and we ran DNA samples on that and the skin we found under her fingernails. They were a match. But, a match to what, I'm not sure.", said Dr. Warner.
"What do you mean?", asked Benson.
"The DNA is not fully human. It has traces of ... this is going to sound strange ... but it has traces of dog in it. In fact, it's nearly half and half."
"Our perp is half-human and ... half-dog? Is that what you're saying doc?", asked Stabler.
"I know it sounds strange but that's what I'm getting. I also have never seen DNA strands like this before. I can't explain it but it's very strange. I've sent a sample off to the state lab in Albany for further analysis."
"So you're saying we've got some strange mutation on the loose? Do you know how that sounds doc?", said Stabler.
"I know. And this mutation or whatever has a taste for infant flesh. The body was ripped apart with claws and fangs. It probably ate the infant.", said the doctor.
"And drank the blood. What are we going to tell the Capt?", asked Benson.
"I don't know. This is too strange to believe. But, I think I know someone who might have an answer. We just need to get the DNA from him.", said Stabler.
"That Kateitenma guy? He was acting strange. And he said he might have something to hide.", said Benson.
Stabler pulled out the business card with Satoshi's name on it,
"Well, he effectively lawyered up. Let's go give this guy a visit.", said Stabler.
The detectives headed downtown to the address listed on the card. Entering the office building, they showed their badges and were directed to Satoshi's office. They were greeted by a very young Japanese man, in an Armani suit. He greeted them warmly,
"Ah, detectives. My brother called me. Said you would be stopping by. Please sit down."
The detectives sat and Benson said,
"He's your brother? Neither one of you look old enough to be doing the jobs you're doing."
"Well, I know you didn't drop by to talk about my age, now did you? No, of course not. So let's get down to business. How can I help you?", said Satoshi.
"Well, your brother stated that to get DNA samples from him and the other workers who refused us initially, we'd have to talk to you.", said Stabler.
"Yes, of course. I will gladly arrange for a doctor to take DNA samples from them for you.", said Satoshi.
"If it's all the same to you, they can come by the station and give a sample. Just a cheek swab, nothing much. Or, the doctor can come to the office building.", said Stabler.
"Well, it's not the same to me. A Doctor Takeda will perform the tests and deliver them to you. I will arrange it for tomorrow.", said Satoshi.
"Why all the secrecy, if you don't mind me asking?", asked Benson.
"No secrecy. The Kateitenma family prefers to work in it's own way. My father requested Takeda to do the DNA tests and he will do them. End of story. Unless, of course, you've changed your mind about the samples.", Satoshi smiled a wicked smile.
"No. We haven't changed our minds. I never cared for defense attorneys. It's scumbags like you that allow murderers get off.", said Stabler.
"Au Contrair, detective. I hate murderers myself. I'm a white-collar criminal defense attorney. Embezzlements and stuff like that. But, I will protect my family's interests.", said Satoshi.
"Right.", said Stabler, in his sarcastic tone.
"We look forward to getting those DNA samples.", said Benson as the two got up and left.
'I hate human detectives.', Satoshi sighed to himself.