Whispers

Chapter 4

I had just gotten settled into my seat when I seen her car coming down the road. I very carefully eased down my seat so when she drove by I wouldn't be seen. She pulled in to the driveway and I sat up straight again. My little Kagome what a women you have become so strong and independent, nothing has ever been handed to you, no, you worked hard for every thing you have and wouldn't accept help from anyone, you could handle anything life throws at you and handle it alone, I bet you didn't tell anyone about the letter, no, you'll handle that alone too. In the end that's what you are… alone. No matter haw many friends you have or how many people are around you, you're alone. I'm the only one that knows what to do with you deep down you know that too all you need is for me to remind you of what and who you are, a scared little girl, I told you I'd find you and I did. Deep down you knew this day would come no matter how much time has passed by you knew and here I am.

When she's in her room I will be able to see everything that happens. She leaves her blinds open till just before she goes to bed. I can see her now, her hair is coming undone from its bun, you can see little tendrils of hair falling down her back and framing her face, each lock is gently moving in the wind as she walks. I love that hair. When I have her she will not wear it like that, it will always be down. Her ebony lock cascading down her back, shining in the light, it's a beautiful sight. She is so pretty when it's down. I'll make sure to keep it down when I have her. Part of the reason I waited so long to find her was because I knew she would be beautiful, just like her mother was. And I could have so much more fun with a full grown woman.

Every thing is ready and waiting. I know she'll love my presents. She'll be so happy to see them again. My heart is beating fast, I'm so excided. I wonder what she will do when she sees them. She has a few things to do before she gets to her table. I readjust my position in my seat so I can see better, I don't want to miss a thing. She's sitting down at the table now but hasn't looked at the mirror. She picked up the brush. She's about to brush her hair. Right there, that's right look… see… know it's me. I smile to myself because I know she has seen the pictures I know because she has stopped moving her brush is still resting in the same place and she is just staring at the straight ahead.

Slightly disappointed at her lack of movement I continue to watch hopping for a delayed reaction or something but all she does is faint. She just toppled right over and lay there motionless. I look up and down the street to see if anyone is out before I get out of my car, seeing no one I get out and head to her house. Getting in is no problem because I have a key. When she was at the meeting earlier I snuck in and took her keys made a copy and put her keys back. Just before entering I look around again and still no one so I go in.

Kagome's house is very tidy, there's a place for everything and everything is in its place. As I walk to her room I move a few things little things that no one would notice but I know Kagome will. First, in the hallway, I move a stack if books sitting on a table from the left side to the right side then I take a little figuring and turn it in the opposite direction this will further confuse her when she wakes up. With that done I head to her room. I head straight for the mirror and take the pictures and put them in my pocket then I go to her suitcase and find the letter I gave her, I put it with the pictures. I go to her bed and turn down the sheets. With that done I go to Kagome and gently lift her so I don't wake her up and take her to bed. After she is settled in I put her brush back on the table and straighten the chair she was sitting on. I walked over to Kagome and sat on the edge of the bed, gently smoothing her hair I say out loud to the room,

"I finally have you. I could take you right now if I wanted to and know one would know it was me, but the times not right I'll let you think you're free for a little longer. Everything that has happened tonight is going to seem like a dream all the evidence is right here in my pocket it's going to be confusing for a wile but everything will be reviled with time. I have to go now but I'll be seeing you real soon."

With that said I bent down and placed a small lingering kiss on her lips.

"Goodbye for now… my Kagome."

Just before I left I closed the blinds. Every thing is going exactly like I planed it would nothing can stop me.

Keep running, I have to keep running or it will get me, I can't let it get me. I don't know what it is but I can't let it catch me I have to keep running. I can't see where I'm going it's so dark where am I. the last thing I remember is brushing my hair then I'm here running for my life. It's so dark I don't know where I'm going so I just keep putting one foot in front of the other and hope I don't fall. If I fall that's it I'm dead… game over. How do I know this, I don't know, but I'm not gong to stop and find out so I keep running. It starts raining and there is thunder it's getting so loud. I'm crying now I'm so tired I just want to stop but I cant my feet just keep moving the rain is beating on my face and body ant the thunder Is so loud I have to cover my ears, but I keep running. I can feel the thing behind me it's so close, I wanted to scream but I don't dare because if I do I don't think I'd be able to stop and right now I can't afford to be distracted. As I run I start to notice a sound in the distance I can't quite make out the words yet but I'm getting closer so I run faster.

"I finally have you…"

I know that voice and now that I hear it I know what is chasing me but how can that be if he is chasing me how can I be running to him at the same time . I can't stop because he will catch me but I can't keep running because I'll be running straight to him. What can I do? I quickly change direction maybe that will slow him down.

"…I could take you right now if I wanted to and know one would know it was me, but the times not right I'll let you think you're free for a little longer..."

What is he talking about?

"... Everything that has happened tonight is going to seem like a dream all the evidence is right here in my pocket it's going to be confusing for a wile but everything will be reviled with time..."

What is this? Why is this happening to me?

"…I have to go now but I'll be seeing you real soon."

I kept running but I didn't feel him chasing me anymore. Just as I was about to stop running I fell. As I lay there breathing hard the darkness slowly turns to light and the rain and thunder stop. My eyes are squeezed shut and I was crying. My breathing slowed down and I opened my eyes. I was staring into noting the land just stopped right there if I hadn't tripped right then I would have run off the cliff.

I woke up covered in a cold sweat. My bed was a mess, blankets and pillows all over the place. I was confused how did I get on the bed? I don't remember going to bed, the last thing I remember was finding those pictures… the pictures. I jumped out of bed and tried to run but got my feet caught in the blankets. Crying out as I hit the floor, I fought my way out of the blankets and scrambled to the vanity table on my hands and knees. When I got there I couldn't look up, I didn't want to see them again but I had to. Yelling at my self to get the pictures, they were evidence, I needed them to show the police. So I got up slowly my breathing got labored I felt like I was going to hyperventilate I couldn't look so I closed my eyes and reached out with blind hands and felt for the pictures. Nothing was there. I felt around more and still nothing. I was getting frustrated, I know they are there, I know they are, I seen them, they should be right here. Where the hell are they? With one last attempt at finding them with out looking, still not finding them I opened my eyes. It took a second for my eyes to adjust to the morning light. There was nothing there. That can't be I seen them where are they? I looked all around the top of the table even under. They were gone. I sat on the edge of my bed and put my face in my hands, I was so confused. What's going on? As I sat there with my eyes closed images kept flashing through my mind. I was remembering that dream I had and that voice, I'll never forget it, I haven't forgot it, even after twenty-two years. Maybe it was all a dream… maybe… just a bad dream. It wouldn't be the first time I had a bad dream. Still shaken but determined get on with my day, I have had so many bad dreams in my life; I'm not going to let them rule my life I can't. With that I got up and started my day. I was showered and dressed on my way to the kitchen when I seen it my books were moved. How did that happen? A felling of unease crept through me. I didn't move them so who did. My unease only got stronger when I seen the figuring turned around. It was a little angle my mother gave me when I was younger; she told me it would watch over and protect me. Seeing it with its back to me was like it wasn't protecting me anymore. I wanted to run out of the house it didn't feel safe anymore something was happening but I had no proof, not even the letter was proof. The letter how could I forget about that? I went to my suitcase to get the letter but when I opened the case I couldn't find it. I know it was there, I know I put it in here, I didn't dream that too... Did I…? No I didn't, it was there damn it!

"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?"

I yelled to my empty house. I needed to get out of here I can't be here right now things are getting out of order I can't take this. What am I going to do I need things in order. I quickly ate breakfast, true to my routine, bowl of cereal, banana, and glass of orange juice. I ate as quickly as possible with out choking and left the house making sure to lock the doors.

By the time I got to work I had calmed myself down and I was ready for a day of order and schedules. Everything was going just fine now I met Rin in my office, she had my coffee ready and waiting on my desk.

"Good morning Rin."

"Morning boss lady."

"Do I have any messages?"

"Nope"

I was putting my things down and getting settled at my desk, but something wasn't right, it was too quiet. Rin was being too quiet, she's never this quiet.

"Rin?"

"Yes boss lady"

"Are you okay?"

"Yes…"

"Are you sure?"

"Well… it's just… I'm worried…"

"About what?"

"You…"

I didn't know what too say, but I managed to choke out

"Why?"

"Well you haven't been yourself and yesterday you went home early you never go home early and today you look a little pail nothing big but I'm worried and I just wanted to ask…"

Everything she said was on one big breath; she paused for a moment then said

"Are you okay?"

I wanted to tell her everything, I really didn't want her to worry about me, I could handle this and I am going to call the police once I get some evidence. And I don't want to lie to her I hate to lie but I hate her worrying about me even more. So I lie.

"I'm fine Rin you know I told you I had that stomach bug, that's why I went home early and I don't think I'm quiet over it yet witch is why I'm a little pale. Don't worry Rin I'm fine really I am."

She gave me one of her looks but didn't say anymore so I quickly changed the subject.

"So what's on the schedule today?"

"You know I'm here if you ever need anyone to talk too right?"

"Yes Rin I know… thank you."

And with that said Rin was back to her normal self

"Oh I just remembered I found out who that guy who that guy was from yesterday you know the one who was checking out your 'goods'"

Oh yeah I forgot about him.

"What did you find out Rin?"

"Well his full name is Sesshomaru Tanaka, he's a detective, and he just so happens to be the lead detective on the case you are handling right now."

Oh my god, Sesshomaru, how did I not know that was him. I mean, come on, who else has that hair they are that only ones I know that have hair that color well them and there father. I noticed Rin staring at me again so I quickly said

"The Thunder Brothers vs. The Yamamotos"

"That's the one and on top of that you have a meeting with him in an hour to go over the case."

That just grate I haven't seen this guy in over eighteen years and when we do see each other he is being a complete perv man what am I going to do?

"Thank you Rin"

"No problem, is there anything I can get you?"

"No that's all for now I'll call if I need something"

"Okay I'll see you later then, and give that jerk a piece of your mind when you see him"

I smiled

"You know I will"

With that she left. I went to my table and turned on my computer, I was going to send Inuyasha an instant message I know he will be online; he's always on even when he's at work.

Littlemiko: Why didn't you tell me your brother was back in town? I ran into him yesterday, literally, but I didn't know it was him. Rin found out who he was and I was surprised to hear his name thought he said he was never coming back here.

BIGDOG: He didn't tell me he was back. That jerk does what he wants, what makes you think he would check in with his family.

Littlemiko: I just thought after all this time he would have gotten over his anger and come back.

BIGDOG: guess not. It's probably just a case he's working then he'll leave and we won't hear from him for another eighteen years

Littlemiko: I hope not. Family is everything why would you not want to be together. I would give anything to see my little brother again.

BIGDOG: I know Gome

Littlemiko: well I have to go I have a meeting with said jerk in about 15 min.

BIGDOG: let me know how it goes when you get back

Littlemiko: you got it. Bye

BIGDOG: Bye

I signed off and got ready for my meeting. I was trying to decide if I should tell Sesshomaru I know who he is then kill him for being a perv or if I should act surprised when he introduces himself then kill him for being a perv. Maybe he didn't know it was me. Either way I'm going to kill him for being a perv.

I have a meeting with Kagome in ten minutes. I know she knows who I am; her secretary was asking questions about me I'm pretty sure she told Kagome what she found out. I'm standing by the window with my back to the door so I didn't see when she came in I don't know how long she was in here before she mad her presence known. With a loud SMACK of her briefcase hitting the table, I turned around and greeted her.

"Good morning Judge Higurashi, Kagome."

"Good morning Tanaka, Sesshomaru perhaps today when I talk to you, you will pay attention. Yesterday was very awkward and I apologize for running into you but that gave you no right to stare at me like you did, and I think an apology is in order."

"Well that was very nice of you to apologize for running into me, now we could move on with the meeting."

I can see by the look in her eyes that maybe I pushed my luck with that. It was kind of funny really, even as children we were like this I could get under her skin so easily, with just a look sometimes.

"Why you inconsiderate, insensitive… how could you…what makes you think I was talking about myself. you were the one who was being the perv you should have told me my shirt was undone, but know you just stare, I bet you didn't hear a word I said yesterday… are you listing to me… hello!... Oh my god you're doing it again."

I couldn't help myself her shirt was buttoned but it was a low cut, I could just see the swell of her breasts, what was I suppose to do? Look away? I still wasn't listing she just kept talking. Maybe I should answer her. I was just about to say something when

SMACK

She slapped me.

"I told you if you didn't answer I'd smack you"

She looked kind of scared like she has never done that before, hit someone and maybe my lack of response to her words or her hit were adding to her nervousness. I felt kind of bad if that was her first time hitting someone, but I wasn't going to let her know that.

"Well that got my attention"

"It's about time. Could you be more of a perv?"

"Do you really want me to answer that?

I gave her a half smile as I answered. She blushed and turned away saying

"Mr. Tanaka I believe we are here to discuses the case, The Thunder Brothers vs. The Yamamotos, if you are ready I would really like to get on with the meeting"

There she goes, all business, I guess play time is over.

"Okay Judge Higurashi…"

"Call me Kagome and I'll call you Sesshomaru. I like to keep thing light outside of the court room."

Such a contradiction, she wants to be professional but be on a first name bases. I guess I could go along with that.

"Okay… Kagome"

As I answered she was sitting at the table and getting her thing situated. I sat down across from her and got out my notes.

"On the night of November forth at approximately 7:30 pm the Yamamotos left the restaurant they were eating at, on the walk back to there car they were confronted by the Thunder Brothers. The attempted robbery took place in the parking lot. There where no witness other than the boy, Shippo. He was hiding under a car about ten feet from the scene. He witnesses the shooting, as of right now we haven't been able to find a relative to take the boy and because there is no guardian we haven't been able to get a statement or find out if he seen the assailants faces. He is currently staying at an orphanage and is undertaking therapy. I was the first officer on the scene I also found the boy under the car it took a little coaxing to get him out but when I did he got attached to me it took even longer to get him to go with the social worker. The only thing that worked was a promise that I would go visit him and make sure he was alright."

"Have you been to see him?"

"Yes and he is doing much better. I'm going to go there after our meeting is over."

"Would it be alright if I go with you?"

"I don't see why not. It would be better for him to meet the people on the case before hand. Try to make things less traumatic for him."

"Yes that's a grate idea."

The rest of the meeting went smoothly, mostly background information on the Yamamotos and the Thunder Brothers. When it was over Kagome went to her office to put away her notes and then we were on the way to the orphanage.

My plan didn't work quiet like I wanted it to; I thought she would be more distraught than she is. I think is has something to do with the case she is working on. I went through her files wile she was in a meeting it's a lot like what happened to her maybe she thinks she could save that boy some pain or something. I think I'm going to pay him a visit.

Sesshomaru and I arrived at the orphanage with no problems we traveled in a comfortable silence each lost in our own thoughts. I felt bad for this boy I know what it's like to loose your parents at such a young age he is only a few years older than I was. I wanted to protect him from the court and everything that I went through.

"Where here"

Sesshomaru said startling me out of my thoughts.

"Oh right lets go then"

I was a little nervure. Was he going to like me or was he going to clam up and not say anything? Maybe if I tell him I went through the same thing he is… maybe that will break the ice. We where at the receptionists desk signing,

"Good afternoon detective Tanaka Shippo is waiting in his room he wanted to have lunch with you."

"Thank you Susan, I'll walk him down to the recreation room when were through."

With that we were on our way to Shippo's room. Sesshomaru knocked on the door once and entered, immediately he was tackled by a small red headed child.

"Sesshomaru your back I didn't think you were going to come back but you did I waited in my room because I thought you might not find me if I didn't stay here but you came back and I'm so happy to see you. Do you want to have lunch with me? I saved some food for you."

He said this all on one big breath, he didn't see me enter the room. I stood there and watched them. He was a cute kid with long red hair tied into a messy bun. He was kind of sort for his age, about three feet eleven inches.

Sesshomaru looked kind of awkward with the boy hugging him but that didn't stop him from hugging him right back. It was really cute to see him like this… the boy I mean… it's really cute to see Shippo like this, he looks happy even though he's been through something horrible. By the looks of it I'd say it's all thanks to Sesshomaru. I slowly entered the room to make myself known when the boy stopped talking. He finally seen me and just as I thought I was going to have to earn his trust.

"Hello Shippo my name is Kagome Higurashi, you could call me Kagome. I just wanted to come by and introduce myself."

He didn't say anything, he just looked to Sesshomaru. When he smiled and nodded his head Shippo said

"Hello"

It was said in a small whisper, I almost didn't hear him.

"Shippo, Kagome is a very good friend of mine and I wanted you to meet her. She is the judge I told you about the one that is going to put the bad men in jail, do you remember?"

He nodded his head and I could see him relax when Sesshomaru reassured him that I was a good person. It kind of surprised me that he said I was a very good friend, we hardly know each other, but I realized he was trying to make Shippo more comfortable. As our visit went on he started talking to me more. We talked about everything other than the case. And by the end of our visit he was sitting on my lap. We were playing a game of go fish me and Shippo agents Sesshomaru. Shippo and I were winning

"Okay Sesshomaru if me and kagome win you have to do anything that I tell you to do, just one thing but you have to do it okay?"

Reluctantly he said

"Okay."

By the end of the game Shippo and I won and Sesshomaru was standing with his arms crossed over his chest waiting for Shippo to decide what he wanted him to do, I was standing next to Sesshomaru. Shippo kept looking back and forth between me and Sesshomaru I didn't quite like the look in his eyes. Finally he said, with a big smile on his face,

"Okay I want you to…give Kagome a kiss."

I don't believe It, that is something only a ten year old would ask for. I looked at Sesshomaru and he just shrugged his shoulders, leaned down and kissed me on the cheek. It was a innocent peck on the cheek but it made me blush all the same. When I was able to look at him he had a small smile on his face. Shippo looked positively ecstatic. I walked over to him and gave him a hug

"We have to go now but we will take you to the recreation room before we go okay."

"Okay"

He looked sad again.

"What's wrong Shippo?"

"Your going to leave and never come back, I'm going to miss you."

"Oh, Shippo I'll come and see you again, how could I not your so adorable."

I gave him one more hug and then we walked to the recreation room. After we left the orphanage Sesshomaru took me back to my office.

"Thank you for taking me to meet Shippo he is a grate kid."

"Yes he is."

"Well… umm… about the kiss."

"What about it?"

He had that damn smile on his face again.

"Nothing never mind, thanks for the ride."

"Anytime"

I blushed when I realized what he meant gods I hate that smile and that it could make me blush so easily. I quickly went inside before I could make a bigger fool of myself.

All the children are asleep there is only one guard and he is away from the door at the moment, making is nightly rounds, this gives me a few minuets to do what I need to do. The boy is sharing the room with two other boys. he is in the second bed from the door. I swiftly make my way to his bed. It's been a long time since I've dealt with children. I think I'm going to enjoy this. I stand over him for a few moments just thinking of the tings I could do. The boy shifted in his sleep.

"You're going to be with your mother and father soon."

I said as I pulled the knife out of my pocket. Oh yes I was going to enjoy this. Its all for you Kagome…all for you.

AN:

There it is, chapter four, hope you liked it. Sorry it took sooooooo long to write hope you like it and I'll try to get the next one out soon. REVIEW PLEASE!