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Ch 8
Kagome sat on the shrine steps, deep in thought. Midoriko's visit three nights ago still confused her. She had been correct. Naraku was very much alive, but locked away. Kagome sighed. Why couldn't she leave him in his hell? She shook her head. No, she had to destroy him once and for all. She couldn't start her life until he was no longer a threat to her loved ones.
Kagome stood, stretching in the afternoon light. Kurama had visited her the day before, but she hadn't seen hide or hair of the other three Detectives. She had wondered if Hiei was angry at her, but she couldn't think of anything she had done that could have upset him. Kurama had told her it was just how Hiei was. She let it slide…for now.
Kagome turned to go into her house. Today she was on a mission to find Sesshoumaru. After some anticlimactic research she discovered he owned a large company. Figured that the Western Lord would be one of the richest, most successful men in Japan. Kagome's shoulders slumped. The problem was getting into the building…and to him. It was like entering the Imperial Palace.
Kagome entered her room and searched her closet for her nicest outfit. She found a blue cocktail dress that fit her like a glove. After dressing and applying some makeup she stood in front of her mirror. She looked…
"Beautiful." Kagome spun around to find Hiei gazing at her with glowing red eyes.
"Hiei! What are you doing here?" Hiei stalked towards her. When he was inches away he drew her into his arms. He pressed small kisses along her neck up to her ear.
"Miko…," Kagome's breath caught "don't let the kitsune near you."
She pushed him away. "Why not?!" They glared at each other.
"You are mine, miko!" Hiei glared hard at her. Didn't she see that the kitsune was dangerous?
Kagome pinched the bridge of her nose. Possessive youkai annoyed her, yet somehow when Hiei did it she thought it was cute. Oh gosh. This was bad.
"Hiei, Kurama and I are just friends. I promise. He has just been helping me out." Kagome looked Hiei straight in the eyes. "I'm not sure if I can have a relationship right now."
Hiei frowned. "And why is that, miko?"
Kagome wrung her hands. "I have to kill Naraku and Katashi. I may not make it this time. Plus Naraku likes games. What if Katashi does as well? He could use the people I love against me and I couldn't do a thing!" Hiei's eyes widened. Love? He was one of the people she loved? Something in him snapped. Hiei grabbed her hands in his and brought them to his mouth. He kissed her knuckles and whispered, "I will wait for you, but I will protect you no matter what." Kagome gave him a watery smile. Hiei smirked.
"I will keep the kitsune away."
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Kagome gulped. She stared up at the fifty-something story building. It was massive. She was wrong. She could have run around the Imperial Palace naked. The Tashio building was so heavily guarded; Kagome thought insects were probably afraid to enter.
She stepped inside and as calmly as possible, walked to the front desk. A young woman was busy talking on her headset as Kagome waited. The woman gave her a glance over and nodded.
"Can I help you?" Kagome smiled shakily.
"I need to speak with Sesshoumaru Tashio." The woman snorted. No one could just walk in off the streets and expect to see him. She had been working here for seven years and had never seen him.
"I'm sorry dear, but he's busy at the moment. Can I get you name and a message?" Kagome sighed. Of course. This was going to be a dead end. She decided to leave the information, just in case.
"My name is Kagome Higurashi. Can you tell Tashio-san this is very important?" She watched the woman scrawl the information on a pink slip of paper. No doubt it would end up in the trash after she left. In the background she heard an elevator ding and people exiting.
"Alright Higurashi-san, I'll get this to him when I can." Kagome thanked the woman and started to walk away. What a waste of time.
"Kaa-san!"
AN- Hey guys! Thanks for sticking with me! Between work, school, and sorority stuff I'm booked. Review and tell me what you think!! Grey