WHISPERS

Chapter 5

I didn't want to go home that night, not after what I went through last night. But eventually I had to go home, when I got there I sat in my car for a little while, trying to see if everything was safe. I don't know what I was looking for, maybe the beam of a flashlight or a shadowy figure passing a window, whatever it was I didn't see it so I got out of the car and went to the door. When I got there I froze again, listing. But no mater how much I strained my ears I didn't hear a thing. So I opened the door and went inside, prepared for anything, when I got in I wasn't prepared for what I seen… nothing… not one thing was wrong when I seen that my whole body relaxed but not completely. I was wound tight not ready to believe everything was okay. I went to each room and searched for anything out of the ordinary, but found nothing. I was so tired now, I wanted to go to bed but I don't think I could, I was still so scared. After I put my things away and got ready for bed I was calm. The whole time I was getting ready I was waiting for an attack or something, thinking for sure something was going to happen, but again nothing did. So with much trepidation I laid down but I didn't close my eyes. It was getting close to midnight I needed to sleep I had to be at work at eight thirty I needed at least an hour to get ready and I needed seven hours of sleep, if not I would be grouchy all day. To my grate surprise, when I put my head on my pillow, I was instantly tired and was asleep in a matter of minuets. That night I had no bad dreams.

A sound woke my from my peaceful slumber. It was very loud and very close to my ear. I didn't want to wake up yet but that sound was getting on my nerves. I couldn't ignore it any more; slowly I opened my eyes and reached to my night stand to make that sound stop. I knew what it was but I just couldn't find that damn phone. Who the hell is calling me this early in the morning? I finally found it and nearly knocked it to the floor when I finally got it in my hand I nearly yelled at the person on the other end

"Who the hell is this? And you better have a good reason for calling this early in the morning."

"Kagome, its Sesshomaru."

I immediately sat up when he said his name.

"How did you get my number?"

"That's not important right now,"

Something was wrong, I could tell by the way he was talking, he was being very calm and his usual coldness was missing, it was replaced with… worry?... fear?… sadness? I don't know what it was, but it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

"Sesshomaru what's wrong? Did something happen? Sesshomaru…"

"I think this would be better if I were to tell you in person."

"What's wrong Sesshomaru, you're scaring me… please just tell me."

"I would rather wait till I get to your place. I'll be there in five minuets will you be ready?"

"…"

I didn't know what to say. He was being very secretive, why wouldn't he tell me what was wrong.

"Kagome will you be ready?

"Yeah… sure I'll be ready."

"Okay I'll be there as soon as I can."

"Yeah."

He hung up, I sat there for a moment before getting up to get ready. I dressed in a pair of jeans and an old t-shirt, it was kind of chilly outside so I grabbed a sweatshirt and headed to the door to wait for him to get here. I didn't have to wait long. I had just gotten to the front door and slipped on one shoe when a knock on the door startled me, I stumbled as I was trying to get my other shoe on; I landed on my butt and let out a startled scream.

"Kagome are you okay? What happened? Kagome are you there?"

With each question he knocked on the door even harder he wasn't able to hear my response, so I got up and opened the door. He just caught himself before he hit me on the head.

"Why didn't you answer me?"

"I did, but you were hitting my door so hard and making so much noise you didn't hear me."

"Oh right… are you ready to go?"

"Yeah just let me get my shoe on."

"Are you hurt? I heard something crash."

"Yeah I'm fine. I just tripped."

I lied. In truth my backside was hearting, I landed on it really hard but the pain was forgotten when I remembered why Sesshomaru was here. He hasn't actually said anything but the way he was acting on the phone, it couldn't be good.

"So are you going to tell me why you woke me up so early in the morning?"

After a brief hesitation he said

"There was an incident at the orphanage…"

If he said anymore I didn't hear it. I now know why nothing happened last night; he's trying to get to me through other people... people he thinks I care for? How did he know about Shippo…? I know it's Shippo he's the only one I've see at that orphanage. How did he know? He must have been in my office, but I didn't have this information in my office. Then he must be following me…

"Kagome?"

I heard him calling me but couldn't answer I just stood there.

"Kagome can you hear me? What's wrong? Are you okay?"

The last question was accompanied with a shake and that snapped me out of m daze.

"What… what happened at the orphanage?"

"I was telling you but you kind of zoned out. Are you okay?"

"Yeah… fine… what happened?"

He looked like he wanted to ask more questions but there were more important things to talk about right now. He opened his mouth like he was going to say something but closed it, took a deep breath and tried again. This time he said in a deadpan voice

"At about 9:40 last night the watchman was making his rounds…"

My heart was betting fast, I could hear it. And with each word he said it got louder, I was starting to wonder if he could hear it too. Everything he said seemed to be coming from a distant place or through a log tunnel, but I heard every word. My heart was going to beat out of my chest.

Bump-bump, bump-bump

"…when he got to room 11…"

BUMP-BUMP

"…he didn't notice anything out of the ordinary until he used his flashlight…"

BUMP-BUMP, BUMP-BUMP

"…when he reached Shippo's bed…"

BUMP

"…he noticed something on the wall…"

BUMP-BUMP

"…there was blood…"

BUMP…BUMP…

That was the last thing I heard, I was getting dizzy, the last thing I seen was Sesshomaru reaching out to catch me… then nothing.

Tonight was the best time I've had in a long time. Maybe I should 'play' with children more often. Next time tough I'll need more time to really enjoy the 'game'. What will she do when she finds out? I wish I could be there to see but I might be disappointed like last time. It's better for me to imagine her reaction. That Sesshomaru person should be there now, breaking the news to her. The time is drawing near.

Where am I? What happened? Am I alive? Yes I must be I feel so warm what is it, I need more. Kagome thought as she snuggled into the warmth. Something was shaking her and she tried to move away from whatever it was. When the shaking stopped she snuggled deeper into the warmth and tried to find sleep again. Sesshomaru chuckled as she snuggled into his arms. I hate to wake her but we must go to the orphanage and deal with the situation. He again shook her this time a little harder.

"No I don't want to get up… it's so warm… I don't want to."

"Kagome it is time to get up Shippo…"

Instantly Kagome sat up. Wide awake and alert she asked

"What happened to him? Is he okay? What why was there… there blood? Was it his? Is he okay? Where is he?"

She was silenced by his hand covering her mouth. Sesshomaru looked to her and said

"He is fine. We do not know where the blood came from but it was not his or any other child's. Shippo is still at the orphanage and was asking for you. He is quite taken with you."

"Oh god, I thought… if he… I don't know what I would have done."

"We need to go soon. Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, just let me get dressed really fast then we could go."

"Very well"

They drove to the orphanage in silence. When they got there Kagome nearly jumped from the car, running into the building. She wanted to see the room before going to Shippo. When she got there and seen what was on the wall she nearly fainted. Painted on the wall, in blood were the three words that have haunted her dreams.

I found you

She backed out of the room in shock and just stood there for a moment. Sesshomaru came up to her and tried to get her to go to Shippo but she didn't respond to his words.

"Kagome Shippo is waiting to see you I have told him you are here and will see him shortly."

"Yes I'll be right there but I need to tell you something first."

"What is it?"

"I know who put that on the wall."

AN: sorry for taking so long to update and for the short chapter but I thought you would like something rather than nothing. Next chapter will be better and longer. PLEASE REVIEW