"Damit, I've been at this for two whole days and still no trace." Shadow-no-Kagome, threw herself onto the twin sized bed as she looked at her two friends who had sneaked into the grounds. "And this bed is really small."

"I have to admit, this case it relatively harder than I had expected. I haven't been able to find any traces of where they could have hidden the sword, I've hacked into every computer based machine at their office, I'm going to have to start looking here now." Virus sat down on the small bed before her.

Kagome huffed into her pillow. "At least you've had a chance to look. Every time I even stray away from Kayede Hiten somehow manages to find me. If I'm not cleaning, I'm cooking. Do you know what it's like having to be an assistant chef? Me, a trained assassin being taught how to properly use knives."

"That bad here?" asked Amazon

"No, not really, I'm just in a ranting mood today. Trying to avoid Inuyasha, Miroku, Kouga and Hiten, not to mention the security guy, oh, and the mail guy, and the electrician, isn't easy. It makes me sour."

"So when do you think I should apply?" asked Amazon

"Tomorrow, I got rid of a girl today so an opening should be coming up. She's been stealing some stuff for a while, I just, enlightened Kayede about it."

"Any tips?"

"Act sluty."

"Really?"

"If it's a guy who interviews you, then yes."

"I'll remember that."

"Wait, you didn't say Sesshomaru on that avoidance list." said Virus

"No, he doesn't come around often, and even then he's working, I feel real bad for that kid of his, she probably never gets to see him, let alone spend quality time with him." said Kagome while looking up at her team, if their was one thing that pissed her of it was people who didn't appreciate what they had, that was one of the reasons she so enjoyed taking what they don't deserve away.

"So do we know the play yet?" asked Amazon

"Ya, man to man."

"But there are four of them and three of us."

"Glad you passed first grade math Virus, I know that, but you will take Kouga, Amazon will take Miroku and I'll take Inuyasha. Sesshomaru isn't someone we can just leave unwatched though, he could actually turn into a real problem, he has the mathematical brain that cause needless headaches, therefore he will be watched by all of us, whenever possible. So, whoever happens to be around, he's yours, but Virus, watch his internet actions carefully, full monitor."

"Got ya, I'll set up a watch when we get back."

"Deal, but until the Demon Ball we're going to play zone. Watch whoever. We don't want any extra suspicion."

"So why again did we choose the Demon Ball?" asked Amazon

"Because of its perfect timing." answered Kagome

"And…"

"And security will be a breeze."

"And…" pushed Amazon

"And it's public."

"And…"

"And Virus wouldn't shut up about wanting to go so she could get dressed up." complied Kagome

"Virus!" yelled Amazon

"Hey, you may not like dresses but I do." answered Virus stoically

"Do you think I could just wear dress pants?" whispered Amazon

"No."

"Damit."

Inuyasha laid face up on his bed thinking about the days problems. This was just too much. First there was Kikyo who was insisting on marriage and now this whole Black Widow thing. Well, that was if they even decided to take the case, which commissioner Maten still wasn't sure about. Now, on top of that he had to find another new maid. Just today Kayede found one with forty thousand dollars worth of jewelry stuffed down her bra. That wasn't what pissed him of though, what really did it and caused him to press serious charges were the fact that they had been his mothers. Not only that, but they found some of the china in her room, stashed away.

Stealing, that thought brought him back to the Black Widows. He didn't know why but he wasn't getting that awkward feeling in his gut, the one that usually shows up to tell him to be prepared and on the lookout. Maybe he was using all this brain power for no reason, maybe he shouldn't even be thinking about it because those girls weren't even coming. Well, that was that, now it was time to eat.

"Kayede!"

The small, stocky woman who had been tending him since he was a pup came shuffling through the doorway, eye patch in place. "What may I get ye Master Inuyasha?"

"I don't know, what do you have?"

"Well, there is your usual; a filet minion rapped in bacon with hand mashed potatoes along with butter soaked sweet peas and for dessert a rich chocolate mouse cake. Or, if you prefer something else we have hand tossed noodles with a homemade Alfredo sauce with old fashioned bread strait from the oven along with a raspberry cheesecake coated in chocolate, or-"

"That's alright, I'll take my usual, and make it quick, I'm hungry."

"Yes, Master Inuyasha."

Kayede walked out of the large room and headed down to the kitchen to start Inuyasha's dinner.

Kagome sat on the stool waiting for Kayede to finish her lecture on safety, it really was a laugh. A smile crossed her face as she remembered her first true lesson with a blade. She was eleven at the time, and had somehow managed to find herself in a position most would be cowering away from.

Kagome smiled as she remembered looking up at the tall, powerful woman standing in front of her. Her stance was strong, undiminishing and intimidating. Though, you could only partially see her, making her all the more mysterious with the shadows covering her face the way they did. Her name was Widow, the legendary Widow, who was wanted across the world for various thefts, murders…you name it, she had done it.

Kagome was sure the list went on, but it didn't matter, none of it did, this was her idol, the woman who had single handedly saved her from her life.

Suddenly in Widow's hands were small extremely sharp and poisonous knives, without a second glace they were thrown at Kagome, though they were quickly dodged as Kagome dove into the shadows, as if they could protect her from the view and harm, of others. But she couldn't be afraid, this was the woman who was going to teach her everything she wanted, no, needed to know. This was the woman who was going to teach Kagome how to fight, survive, live. Her limits would be pushed, possibly past anything she could ever hope of doing, but it didn't matter, this was her time.

Kagome looked back at Kayede who was now talking about different spices. That in itself brought another memory to the surface, when, a year later, Widow was teaching her how to cook when on a mission. Oh, to be by Widows side, to learn something new everyday, to accomplish things not even the top scientists ever fathomed possible.

But that life was over, she had a new one now. Kagome had friends who were sisters in all but blood, enough money to possibly support a third world country and enough thrills to make a suicidal squirm.

"Kagome?"

Though, what Kagome never understood was why people would try to fight her. I mean, you would think that they would get it that they didn't stand a chance but no, they just had to do things the hard way. Then, when they would think they could kill you they would open fire, she had to jump out of the way and get all dirty, then she would just end up robbing them anyways. Maybe she should just stop with the warnings and just rob the guys' blind.

"Kagome!"

"What?" She looked over at a pissed off old woman with a black eye patch beating up at her due to the old woman's short stature.

"I was saying that as practice, you will be cooking for Hiten, as you know he is Inuyasha's personal trainer." Suddenly their was a loud noise from a few floors up. "And that is your queue. Practice is over now it's time for a test. He will be down in a few minutes to tell you what he wants. He'll leave and return in about half an hour, he shouldn't stay, he never does."

Kayede started to leave for the back door but Kagome immediately stopped her. "Wait! Where are you going? You can't leave me, especially with him!"

"Well, it wouldn't be a test if I was here to help you now would it?" Kayede turned back around and headed out the back door.

"Great, not only do I have to put up with that jack ass but I wasn't even remotely paying attention to what she was saying. How the hell am I suppose to know where everything is? I think she's doing this on purpose. I just got to pray he doesn't stick around, that way I won't make a total fool of myself. Please don't let it be something big and time consuming."

Kagome turned around when she heard a creaking noise behind her, out of the corner of her eyes she could see the main door being opened. Soon, stepped in a tall, well toned man with vibrant red eyes and a long thick braid of black hair. He wore jogging pants along with a white beater, which he undoubtedly wore to display every muscle.

Eye contact was made and the scowl which was originally placed on his face turned into a smirk. He casually strode over to where she was standing, never loosing focus. "Never seen you around here, you new?" he asked in a husky voice

Yes, I was the girl who knocked you out two days ago, remember? Kagome pondered saying this but thought better of it. "Yes, I'm the new assistant chef to Kayede, she had to step out for a bit and asked me to make you your lunch today."

"Lunch huh? How about you surprise me? I like surprises." he said while reaching over for the water bottle which was extremely close to Kagome. "Adds flavor to life, I like flavor." Kagome saw him lick his lips in anticipation, she tried not to hurl.

She moved over to the farthest cabinet to grab a large pot, but mainly to get away from Hiten's wandering hands, eyes, mind, tongue, and feet. "Alright then, see you in half an hour." She desperately wanted him to leave, I mean, just a guess but her cover might be blown if she happened to brutally murder him in cold blood. She only had so much self control after all.

"No, I think I'll stay here."

"No, I think you should leave."

"Free country doll."

"Free country huh?" She mumbled under her breath. "How about I ship you over to Cuba, I'd like to see you say that there." She growled this time, deciding she was only going to get rid of him one way. She walked over and grabbed him by his braid, yanking him over to the door, pushing him threw managing to make him fall flat on his face.

He looked back over to her towering form. "Hey, I wasn't done."

She looked at him and tried to hold back a scowl. "Free country doll."

She then slammed the door on his face, but not before hearing him say, "I just found my new favorite flavor." Then the door shut.

Obviously he wasn't turned down very often and was looking forward to a challenge, unfortunately, she wasn't the submitting type. "Why me?" she grumbled. I've already got enough problems trying to be sweet innocent Kagome Hiragashi and trying to find this blasted sword, and now he's thrown into the mix? As if I wasn't dodging enough bullets. As long as I don't meet Inuyasha I should be fine.

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