Bones

By: Shi Kami The Murderous Prodigy & Beautiful Phantom

Disclaimer: We do not own InuYasha and Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler), as those rights belong to Rumiko Takahashi and Yana Toboso respectively. Because we all know if we did own these two, you all would be screwed to an epic level. We do own this fanfic, ideas, and Original Characters created to fulfill their roles then possibly be killed off.

Category: Crossover

Anime(s)/Manga(s): InuYasha/Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler)

Pairing(s): The Pairings will be apparent, and won't really need to be pointed out. Once we get to a certain part, the pairings will then be listed and made known to everyone.

Rating: M

Warning(s): Blood, Character Death, Extreme Violence, Language, Lemons, Mentions of Human Trafficking, Torture, Satanic Rituals, Prostitution, Drug Sale/Use, Kidnapping, Smuggling, Slavery, and Nudity.

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Humor, Fantasy, Occult, Romance, Supernatural, Tragedy/Comfort, etc.

Summary: All those with any involvement in the underbelly of London knew of the Phantomhive family. Their second label, "The Queen's Watchdogs", reflected the household's symbol of a black dog. So it is understandable that no other creature would have made a more suitable pet than their insignia come to life...

Shi Kami The Murderous Prodigy's A/N: Heh, I am sure that you all have been waiting for this one haven't you? XD Finally we will be explaining how exactly our beloved Kagome had come to be like this, but more as of an explanation from Kagome than a flashback. Much, much later there shall be a flashback, but until then. This explanation from Kagome will have to suffice. Love all those who have reviewed, and I can't wait to see what you all think!

Beautiful Phantom's A/N: Well, Shi got over that odd mood from the last chapter…*shuttered at the memory of when she was treated as a pet* Anyway….ENJOY!

Chapter 3: Inugami

Fiddling with the sleeves of the shirt that she had been given to wear, Kagome resisted the urge to scratch at the itchy fabric. It had been so long since she had worn clothes that she wasn't used to the feeling of something covering her skin. Huffing mentally, she decided that as soon as this conversation was done, this shirt had to go. Sitting in the chair across from her was Caine, whom was still staring at her in fascination. After all, she was sure that it wasn't every day that you found out that your dog can transform into a human form.

Not to mention a woman, a naked woman at that.

The child in question was sitting in her lap and clinging to her desperately. When he had woke up and saw that their father knew about her, he had immediately pleaded for his father not to send her away.

She could tell though that the man seemed hesitated to do such that, seeing that she had saved his boy twice now. But like all overprotective fathers, he needs to see that Kagome wasn't a threat even to his own son.

"What are you?" Caine demanded, accepting a cup of tea from Tanaka but with his eyes still on the dog-woman.

Her ears tuned on him, "I'm a dog, of course." Her answer was simple and to the point, she then asked if the butler would bring her doggy biscuits and a cup of milk. Tanaka seemed quite taken back, figuring that since she looked human, he'd figure she'd eat 'human's foods' as well. But after seeing a nod from his master, he obliged and left to receive the said items.

"Yes, but what kind of dogs that turned into the form of a human, a woman of all things?" The Earl exclaimed out, wanting good answers.

Vincent curled against his woman-dog; not liking his father's strict, demanding tone. He always used that on him, if he somehow got into trouble or neglected his lessons. His father saw that and instantly apologized to him, telling him that he just wanted to know.

Kagome whimpered lightly at the wild emotions rolling off her young master, her ears flattened. She hugged the boy to her body, giving him her comfort. Vincent seemed too relaxed somewhat. As a dog, she was quite hypersensitive to the emotions, especially from whom she sees as an alpha. But knowing that Caine would not let up, which in turn will cause her master more distressed, she answered, "I'm what some people called a dog god or "Inugami" where I was once from. I supposed since I'm a 'god', I'm granted many abilities that most normal dogs don't. Most are for protecting who I see as my master."

Caine nodded, still baffled at the obvious proof of the supernatural, which was right in front of him, "I see…What IS the inu-ga-mi? Or dog god, as you said." He had a bit of hard time pronouncing that foreign word.

Kagome can feel the curiousity rolling off from her master and was about to answer in the sake of appease her master but was interrupted by a door opening. Tanaka entered the room with a silver platter, with several bone-shaped biscuits and a cup of milk with the pincher, on a careful hand, "Missus, here is the biscuits and the cup of milk you asked for." He set it down on the table that was between the dog-woman and the Earl.

"Ah! Thank you!" She grabbed the items and munched on a cookie, "Master, do you want the milk? I don't mind sharing." She handed over the cup to the young boy.

"Yes, please." He found that he was quite thirsty, courtesy of him crying and screaming earlier today. The cool liquid flowed down his sore throat and soothed the pain somewhat. Suddenly it was empty and he handed it back to his dog as he wiped away the drops of milk from his lips with a dirty sleeve. Kagome then reached over for the pincher and poured some more liquid for herself.

She then drank it, regardless of the fact that the cup already was used by Vincent. She then set back the cup on the table with a sigh before progressing ahead to munch on some more cookies.

The older males watched her with amusement in their eyes. It was quite obvious that she does cared about the young child greatly already, seeing that she handed over the cup to Vincent without taking a sip herself so he'd feel better.

Vincent giggled at his dog as she frantically ate all of her treats so she'd get the chat with his father over with. Kagome then dusted away the crumbs of the biscuits from her itchy shirt and wiped her mouth. Kagome cocked one of her ears as Vincent grabbed her neck for a hug, "Tell us already!" He said, impatiently, his curiousity grew.

She woofed for no reason before she did as her master asked, wrapping her arms around the boy as doing so, "Inugami are the type of dogs that are gifted with special powers, so they'd be able to protect and serve their master of their choosing much better than what the normal dogs could. They also accept requests of vengeance from the lost souls to those that wronged them. If Inugami have no available master then I'd suppose you can call them the guider of the lost souls of some sort." She explained.

Caine nodded, "I see. This is something I need to get used to, to be honest." He then looked up to the butler he had known since a good long time and Tanaka seemed to nod in some kind of agreement, he looked back to his son and his woman-dog, "But you are proving to be very excellent guard dog, Kagome." He clasped his gloved hands and placed them under his chin, his eyes more curious.

"But…whatever happened to Roberto? I do realize that you already took care of him, but what was his fate?" He asked.

Kagome opened her mouth to answer but Vincent piped up, still in the arms of his dog, "He got eaten and shredded by the shadow, Papa!"

Kagome flinched, knowing that he had witnessed the whole thing, her ears flattened, now unsure of how his father would response at that fact. She watched him, taking in the feel of his current emotions. Ears rose up slowly from curiousity as she realized that he was being rather subtle and stable, though there was a hint of disappointment there but not too drastic that would warrant an outrage of sort.

Caine nodded, "I see. So the shadows must be the lost souls you were speaking of."

"Yes."

His dark eyes seemed to pierce Kagome's soul, "And I do realize that my son will one day see the extent of the corruption and cruelty that happened earlier and I do not expect it to be today, but as long Vincent remained as he always was, then I have no problem with you protecting him or that he saw things he do not need to see at his age." He rose from his seat and gave her a hand.

Kagome blinked and stood up as well, with Vincent in her arms, taking the man's hand and blinked once more when he shook it, "Welcome to the family, Kagome…as of now officially, and not only as Vincent's pet but also as his protector."

Vincent cheered and Kagome was so surprised that she merely barked.

Sitting down on Vincent's bed, Kagome watched as Vincent spun around in circles as he celebrated the fact that she wasn't being sent away. Leaning back onto the palms of her hands, she allowed a small warm smile to form on her face. After all she too felt very happy with the decision. Not only would she not have to wonder the streets anymore, but she also had a purpose now. The little boy in front of her, and his family were her purpose for living now.

'It has been so long since I've had one…'

Looking out of the window, she let her mind wonder and inevitably she thought to Japan. It has been a long time since she had thought of her home country, especially since she hadn't seen it in a long time. Kagome could only hope that Sango and Miroku's family were still in existence, and that her other friends will survive long enough to see her one day. Out of everyone, she was sure that she would definitely see Sesshoumaru again. After all, the Daiyoukai would never allow himself to die.

This he had assured her of before she left the Western Palace.

"Kagome!"

Blinking slowly as her mind came back to the present; she turned her head and looked down at the boy, whom had climbed into her lap. She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow as amusement welled up in her. It seemed that the child's euphoria at the news of her permanent residence her had temporarily gotten rid of his embarrassment. Light connected with dark, and the wide smile on the boy's face caused her to laugh softly.

"Yes, little one?"

A slight pout seemed to form on his face at the 'little one', but that was quickly forgotten as he wrapped his arms around her neck. "I'm so happy that Papa is allowing you stay here! I don't ever want you to leave!" Bringing a hand up, she placed it on top of his head and her smile brightened a bit. "Of course not, I will stay here as long as you need me…after all I do belong to the Phantomhive family now."

Running her finger across the collar on her neck, she traced the silver crest of the Phantomhives that lay against her collarbone. Vincent nodded, and leaned against her once more while tightening his grip on her. Letting her go, he sat back and ran his fingers through her long hair. The strands of hair fell through his fingers like water, and he couldn't help but marvel at the silky texture. Even his mother's hair didn't feel this soft!

"So all that you said before is true?"

Nodding, she smiled as she pressed her forehead against his, and smirked as she watched his face turn an impressive shade of red. "That is right, I am an Inugami…revered as gods in my home country…though our creation is rather tragic depending on whose perspective." Leaning back, she stared through half-lidded eyes as the boy finally realized his position, and scrambled off of her.

Falling back, she laid her head back on her interlocked hands. Crossing her legs, she didn't bother fixing her shirt as he hiked up a bit with her actions. Gazing at the ceiling listlessly, she turned her head towards the boy. The ears on top of her head twitched slightly, and she saw his eyes flicker towards her head. Purposely causing them to twitch again, and almost laughed at the curious expression on his young face.

Children, they were just so curious.

Despite the dangers that curiosity could get them into, and she was sure that this boy was a very curious one. Thankfully for him, she would be here to make sure he didn't get himself killed by it. Curiosity killed the cat after all. Gentle fingers tracing her ears caused her to shiver, and she looked up to Vincent had decided to find out if the ears on her head were real. "Yep, there are real, kid…I personally can attest to that."

Vincent blushed slightly, and released her ears causing her to chuckle.

"I didn't mind, and it is not like I am going to complain…after all I do belong to you."

Rolling to lay on her side and face him, a saucy smirk slithered onto her beautiful face. "You can do whatever you want with me, and I won't complain in the least." The boy gaped at her, and stuttered as his face was an almost burning red at the suggestive tone. Laughing loudly, she shook her head and poked him in the middle of his forehead with her pointer and middle fingers. Winking at him, she poked her tongue out at him.

"You're a little young to be thinking about things like that…you should really get your mind out of the gutter."

Turning in the other direction, she placed her hand on her hip and propped her head up with her hand. "Besides, you don't exactly possess the equipment to satisfy in that way." Indignation colored his features, and the boy's cheeks puffed out. Anger and embarrassment sparked in his eyes and he leaned forward, "I will one day though! When I'm older I'll be able to!" Looking back over her shoulder, she snickered.

"Alright then, little one…whatever you say."

The outraged cries of what he would do when he became the new head of Phantomhive amused her to no end. She had no doubt that he would be a good Earl, which the Inugami had found, was the rank Caine Phantomhive held currently. Who knew that she would become the pet of a family with such a title? Blue eyes stared back at the boy, whom was still stuck in his rant, and she knew that she would stay with him until the day his last breathe left his body.

Unknown to her, she had no idea about all of the trials and hurdles she would have to overcome as she tied herself to the Phantomhive Family.

The years passed by more quickly than she thought, but then again this wasn't exactly anything new to her. After the day she had left Japan, and went through everything she had up till this point felt like that. She now understood why most of the immortal beings seemed to become apathetic to the passage of time. Fortunately for her, living with the Phantomhive Family had provided with entertainment. Right now she was in her dog form, and lounging around on the soft grass of a park.

A 15-year-old Vincent was running around with a couple of boys around his age. The years were proving extremely generous with Vincent as he went through puberty. But then again when you live a luxurious lifestyle it is only to be expected. He was now standing a few inches above her while in her human form, and was quickly gaining on his father. When he was about 17, she suspected that he would be taller than him. Currently they were having a friendly fencing match, and there were a couple of young ladies that were watching on the sides as well as those who weren't up yet.

Yawning, she then laid her head down on her crossed paws and allowed her blue eyes to follow the graceful skills of her master. His opponent was obviously no match for him, as he quickly dispatched him without causing him any injury. The women off to the side squealed, and began chattering at each other like hens. Narrowing her eyes in annoyance, she sighed mentally and sat on her hind legs as she watched Vincent shake hands with his opponent. Red stained his cheeks, and he stared dazedly at the charming smile that the young Phantomhive heir gave him.

Snickering, she felt satisfaction that he had been taking her advice into account. After all, no one will ever know what you're thinking when you smile…that will give you an advantage over your enemies. This has become a trademark of his, and she always heard people commenting on his smile as they passed by. Later at the end of the day, she usually informed him of this, and he seemed pleased.

Kagome had been more than correct in assuming that he time with the Phantomhive Family would be amusing. Watching the two children fumble into puberty was nothing more than hilarious. Even now she could remember the horrors, and the kinks she had to work out due to the growth differences in her body as she got older. Now she didn't have to worry about such things, and could now understand why her mother acted so calm despite how dramatic she got over anything.

Francis, Vincent's younger sister, was also a source of entertainment. Despite all the lessons on being a proper lady, she was anything but that at the moment. Of course, she knew how to act when needed, but she would much rather be out hunting with her and Vincent than sipping tea with other young women her age. The last she talked with Caine, he had lamented about his daughter's wanting to join the Queen's Fencing Tourney.

This tournament, of course, was happening on the same day, which she was supposed to meet a potential husband. Both of them knew that she wasn't going to make the meet and greet.

'I can't say that I am not proud, I am happy that the stories of Sango turned her away from being a woman only good enough to run an estate for her husband.'

"Hey, that's your dog right?"

Looking in the direction of the one who asked such a stupid question as she came out of her thoughts, she gloated over the way he jumped when her intelligent eyes latched onto him. Vincent nodded, and carefully placed his fencing equipment back into its case. Holding out his hand towards her, she saw the slight smirk that was on his face before a split second later it was replaced with his trademark smile. "Come here, girl." Deciding to indulge him, she got up and made her way towards him with the elegance of a feline.

Which was a strange way to describe a dog, but this seemed to endear her to the gawking females that were watching the proceeding. Stopping right in front of him, she closed her eyes and savored the feel of his fingers running through her fur. Glancing at the men who stood around her to get a closer look, she forced herself not to snap at the curious male whom got too close for her comfort.

"What kind of breed is she? Her coat is gorgeous, and her proportions are perfect!"

Preening at the attention, she looked up at Vincent with an amused glint in her eyes. She could see that he too felt that her behavior was hilarious, but did nothing but wink at her, unnoticed to anyone else. "From what we have found out, she is a pureblood from a rare breed from the East." The one who asked nodded, but he was looking at her contemplatively with a strange gleam in his eyes. "Would you mind agreeing to have her breed with my dog?" Instantly, her eyes widened comically and if she could she would gape unattractively at the man.

Vincent seemed just as if not more surprised than Kagome, and turned to look at the other male. His name was Henry Barrymore if he wasn't mistaken, and he would be taking the title of Lord after his father either retires or dies. The latter was more likely than the former from what he had heard of so far. But he didn't like the way he was looking at his dog with that devious look in his face. Yes, he had heard about the young man's involvement with underground dog fighting.

After all, he was the heir to the Phantomhive Family and was being taught the ropes by his father for the time he would have to step up in his father's place. Smiling, he shook his head. "I'm sorry but I'm not sure if I'll agree with that…" Kneeling down, he placed his hand on her head and smiled at her, while mentally snickering at the holes that she was burning into his head. "And I don't think that my lady will appreciate it…after all she is very picky."

Henry looked at him for a split second before diverting his eyes back to the dog. Obviously, he was trying to come up with a compromise of sorts. "How about I bring him over sometime this weekend, and we can see if they are compatible?" Glancing down at Kagome, he decided that he was in a bit of need of amusement. After all, he couldn't help but want to see what the woman would do in that kind of situation. Plus she had mentioned that she liked to shake thing up a bit.

Turning to the Barrymore heir, he held his hand out and Henry grasped it with an excited smile. "Alright, I shall see you this Saturday…though I would advise you to bring your best stud….my Kagome won't possibly accept anything less."

Barely dodging the swipe to his head, Vincent laughed and turned around just in time to see his dog morph into the woman whom had made his life so interesting. "What the hell was that?" Dodging a pillow, he turned to see the livid woman's eyes promising murder. Holding up his hands to hopefully placate her, he chuckled nervously as she jumped over his bed and backed him up against a wall.

Heedless of the fact that she was completely naked, she pressed him up against the wall. A light blush formed on his face as he felt her soft breasts press into his chest. She trapped him as she placed her hands against the wall, and allowed him no room to escape. Vincent gulped as he seemed to hear his heart speed up a bit, and his trousers getting a bit tight as his hormones seemed to go into overdrive due to the close proximity of this woman. Leaning up, she was close enough that they were nose to nose as she then growled threateningly.

The fact that he only seemed to grow even more aroused didn't surprise him. After all, he had always found the feral woman attractive.

"I would like an explanation, Young Master."

Shivering at the purred question, he had to bite his lip from letting a groan escape him as he felt himself becoming harder at her husky tone. Bringing his hands up from his sides, he then placed his hands on her hips and cursed his thoughtlessness as he felt her soft skin under his hands.

"Ha ha ha…You did say you like to shake things up, Kagome." He explained, trying to keep himself from blushing heavily and shifting his hips so his woman-dog wouldn't feel the quickly obvious hard-on he was sporting. Unfortunately, since she was in very close immediacy to his form, he knew she already knew. If that devious smirk wasn't anything to go by then one of her hands was on right over his arousal tell all.

"Eh? That's true, but even I have my limits. Plus…" A deceitful gleam appeared in her eyes, her lips dangerously close to his, "I don't belong to anyone but this family." Suddenly, her flesh was no longer on him and he crumpled on the floor, panting, and his face red.

He looked up and saw his woman-dog smiling, "You should know, after all, Master. I'll refuse that mutt and that man, either way." She yawned; an ear cocked, and looked back to the closed door, "Oh, I smelled dinner. Get yourself fixed up, will you?" She then shifted into her canine form and trekked out of the room, after opening the door. The door then shut on its' own.

"That dog of mine…" Vincent breathed out, "Will be death of me." He cupped his face, as if he was embarrassed. The young male got up and went about to take care of his new problem, he didn't want to embarrass himself in front of his family and the staffs.

Kagome stared at the shaky pure black German shepherd blankly. She could practically feel the amusement rolling off her master as she watched the dog with boredom. The male dog knew what she was and bowed his head in submissive before the 'dog god ', trying to keep himself from whimpering frantically. He knew his master would not appreciate him doing just that.

"Hmm…Unfortunately, I don't think milady was that interested in your dog, Mr. Barrymore. I'm so sorry." Vincent smiled, not looking sorry at all. He was finding this very funny, in a way. He felt a bit sorry for that dog though. He may be very large and handsome, but he was still just an ordinary dog. The male dog paled in comparison with the female, since she was one of the gods and could easily take him any day.

"Surely she is!" Henry insisted, patting his pet but got angry when the dog didn't move his head up. It seemed that he was going to have to retrain him. "I think they would make an excellent litter together."

Vincent sighed, trying his best to not to laugh, "Even though they'd make beautiful puppies, if milady Kagome has completely no interest in your dog then I've no desire to force her. Have a good day, Mr. Barrymore." He turned around and walked back to his home with Kagome following him, leaving Henry all red-faced with anger.

He stifled his laughter as he heard him started yelling. He pitied the dog though and made note to tell Tanaka to take the male dog away from Henry Barrymore and find it a good home later.

"Well, that was quite of an amusement." The dog told him, pacing next to his side, "That poor mutt. He was quite obviously not treated well. If only he was lucky as I." Chuckling at the comment, Vincent nodded. "That is true, after not every dog in London is able to have an owner like me that will spoil them." Snorting, she swatted him with her tail before continuing on her way. "Don't get too ahead of yourself…after all you still haven't given me those brand new treats that I wanted…what were they called… Innuko?"

Chuckling nervously, he scratched the back of his head and made a mental note to have Tanaka also stop by the store and grab some of the treats. Why Kagome wanted them, he would never know but it was better if she got them. She got very mischievous when she was denied something she wanted. A lesson that he had learned the hard way these years she has stayed with the Phantomhive Family.

Groaning into the kiss, a 17-years old Vincent pressed Kagome's body down against in mattress underneath them. Cupping one of her breasts with his free hand, he swallowed the moan that escaped her mouth. Shoving his tongue into her mouth, he pinched her nipple as he grounded his clothed hips against her. The other hand was holding her hands up above her head, and he pulled his mouth away from hers before making his way to her neck. Long shapely legs wrapped around his hips, and he had to grit his teeth as he controlled himself.

Since his sister had moved in with her new husband, he and Kagome have had more time to themselves. Due to his hormones acting up, Vincent had started avoiding her every time she was in her human form with excuses of tasks that his father gave him. It hadn't taken long until the Inugami had confronted him about his avoiding of her whenever she shifted into her human form. Getting him into his room and locking the doors with her powers in order to make sure no one came in to interrupt them. Even now the thought of what she did made him ache to go further than they have.

It seemed that he was going to pay for his inattentiveness as he found himself on his back. Looking up all he saw was the color blue that he found himself lost in, and the smirk that slithered onto the beautiful face. "Any other woman would be insulted that your mind is elsewhere while you're straddling me…" Suddenly he threw his head back as he felt her hands squeeze him through his pants. "Fortunately, I'm not any other woman and I know that by hard you are that you're thinking about something that has to do with that."

A shiver of anticipation shot throughout his body as he felt his pants being pulled off of him, and his underwear. With a flick of her wrists, the buttons of his shirt popped off and his toned and muscular chest was left for her eyes to feast upon. His arousal stood attention, and only seemed to harden even more as the dog-eared woman licked her lips hungrily. Grasping his impressive length with both of her petite hands gently, she twirled her tongue around the head causing him to almost whimper at the sensation.

Lapping up the precum, she glanced up and locked her eyes with his as she leaned forward and engulfed his shaft eagerly. Moaning out loudly and clenching his fists, he had to stop himself from coming in her mouth with just that sensation. He was almost undone when she continued to swirl her tongue around him, and then would hallow her cheeks as she sucked. Kagome closed her eyes and moaned as her hands left his manhood, and cupped her breasts as she moved forward. Scooting forward, she slid him in between her breasts while she continued her ministrations with her tongue. The feel of the two bountiful globes surrounding him as well as her pretty little mouth, cause he gave a small gasp as he came in her mouth.

He watched as she swallowed and lapped up any seed that had possibly escaped. As he was trying to capture his breath, the erotic sight caused him to become hard once more. Kagome laughed as she slunk up his body with the seductive movements of a snake, while running the tip of her tongue from his navel up to his chest. Rubbing herself against his prick, she moaned softly while tracing his right nipple and biting gently before repeating the actions on the other. When Vincent bucked up against her, a silent yell escaped her and her eyes dilated as a shock went through her body.

Noticing this vulnerable moment, Vincent felt the binds around his wrist loosing enough for him to get loose. Using this chance, he lunged forward and pinned her down to the bed. When she opened her mouth to protest, he quickly slid down and grasped her hips in order to keep her from moving. Lifting her legs over his shoulders, he leaned his head forward and attacking her core with his skillful tongue he had gained during their many activities.

Clenching the sheets above her head, Kagome's back began to arch as he lapped at her with vigor. Finally, Kagome's back arched into an almost impossible angle and her toes and hands clenched the sheets below as she saw stars burst behind her eyelids. Both pulled apart slightly to catch their breath, and come down from their highs. A frantic knocking at the door caused them both to jump almost three feet in the air at the unexpected interruption.

Quickly Kagome kicked Vincent off the side of the bed and hissed at him to get dressed. Hurriedly pulling his clothes on, he rushed over towards the door as soon as he finished buttoning up his shirt. Unlocking the door, he pulled it open and he was greeted with the sight of the Phantomhive's head butler. "Tanaka?" Nodding, he bowed his head and a grim expression was on his face.

"There was a call from the Queen's hospital…"

For Vincent, everything that he knew came to an end as one sentence fell from his lips.

"Young Master…your parents have been in a carriage accident."

Turning to look over his shoulder, he locked eyes with Kagome's and she stared back at him in shock.

Standing by the wall, she watched as Vincent was trying to talk with his shell-shocked father. He unfortunately was the only one to survive, as his mother had been killed instantly on impact. Next to her was Tanaka, he was holding the hat and coat for Vincent. Fiddling with the sleeves of the maid's costume, she allowed her eyes to trail back to her master and his sire.

His sire's eyes were vacated, soulless; as if he lost all will to live. The right arm was noticeably absent from his damaged body. His form was crumbled and garbed in white cloth on the bed; his leg on the same side was propped high up in the air by the hurdles, wrapped in thick bandages. It was shattered about the same time he lost his arm.

"Father…Please says something…" Vincent almost begged as he looked at his father, his back bowed over from his seat. Kagome can see the fine tremor on him and whimpered softly, her ears lowered from the high emotions she felt from her master. "Please! Father…!"

Though they couldn't see it, they knew he was crying. Something that was very rare from the normally cheerful master, in fact the last time he shed a tear was over the passing of his grandmother and that was almost decade ago.

Vincent loved his father and his mother very much so it was inevitable that he does so now. To see his father like this…His very proud father, a very strong man, the strongest man he ever knew, was in the bed with an arm gone and with little to no chance of ever walking normally again. And Caine was also mourned the loss of his much beloved wife, Delilah.

Delilah was his light, his love, his whole heart, next to his own son.

"Father…" He stifled a chock of sob back into his throat, averting his eyes from his broken father, knowing that he'll broke down into tears.

"Vincent." His father's voice was so small, whispery, that Vincent almost missed it. He looked up, his eyes clouded with tears, "Take it. I have no use of it anymore." His left arm rose, his hand fisted around something. Vincent, unsure, opened his hands underneath Caine's floating fist.

Caine opened his curled hand and dropped something into his son's curious own.

Vincent muffled his gasp as he recognized what it was, "Father…I can't…!" That cold, blank look in his eyes shut him up and he instantly obeyed, "…Yes, Father…" Vincent placed it over his right thumb and Tanaka and Kagome saw what it was.

It was the very heirloom of Phantomhive Family, the sapphire ring.

"He's passing down his duties to his son…" The butler gravely stated; his voice low only enough for the dog-woman to hear. She dejectedly nodded in agreement.

They stood, watching.

The time passed by very quietly.

Even the heaven cried upon the death of the very vibrant woman, her beautifully-made coffin lowered into the dire six feet deep. The tedious voice of a priest echoed plain across the crowd who mourned the passing of Lady Delilah Elizabeth Phantomhive, the beloved wife and the mother of the Phantomhive Family.

Among them was Caine who stared vacantly at the giant hole in his wheelchair, his mind long gone from the grief and the pain that cost him from the accident. His most loyal servant stood behind him, watching sadly behind his glasses, remembering all of the good memories he had with the cheerful woman and her joyful face when she first had her son, Vincent. The tall male stood next to him, watched with no expression. He didn't have his trademark smile on his beautiful face, its' place instead a small frown. His dog sat next to her master, her fur damp from the rain, her eyes filled with sorrow.

It wasn't long until everybody left, the hole filled with dirt, and the pair of a man and the dog were right before the elegant gravestone. Neither spoken and both were drenched. The ring on the man's leather gloved hand glinted forlornly. They remained like that for a good hour.

"Kagome." His beautiful, lovely voice broken the ear shattering silence and his shadow-hued dog slowly looked up to her alpha, "Turn into your human form."

She did and stood before him, her long hair was heavy with rainwater and now tight with her smooth, pale skin. She watched him curiously, with a sadness shone in her azure eyes.

"Make me a promise, Kagome." Vincent commanded, his sharp eyes piercing her very soul.

"Anything, Master." She said in return.

"Never leave my side. No matter what, always be loyal to me, even in death. Always be loyal to my family…and my family alone. No others. Never leave me. That's a promise you must keep. Always keep that promise. Do you understand?" His tone leaves no room for argument. His hand, the one with the cursed ring, was now on her collar, the thumb tracing the design on the insignia.

Kagome gave him a smile, "Master…I made that very promise before, did I not? But very well, I'll do as you said. I'll never leave you, nor will I leave your family. My loyalty will always be yours….I'm yours as you see fit." Suddenly, she kneeled before him, her head bowed, like a submissive dog, "I'm your dog, and will always be your dog…one who will give up her very life to protect her master."

From a moment she said nothing, but then looked up at him with hardened eyes that were as stormy as the sky above them.

"That's my promise to you, my master."

The heavens boomed with angry lights, as if in agreement with her pledge.

Earl Vincent Phantomhive smiled as he patted his dog on her head, "That's a good dog, Kagome."

Biting his lip, he closed his eyes as a single tear fell.

"You're a very good dog."

End of Chapter 3

TT_TT NOOOOO! I'M SO SORRY PHANTOMHIVE-MAMA! I AM SO SORRY!

Well people, that was chapter three, and the official end of the Kagome/Introductory Arc. I hope that you all enjoyed this chapter, and will stick around to see what happens next. Since I have uploaded this chapter, obviously I am on Chapter 8. I hope that you all will be rooting for me as I try to tackle this challenge, and actually finish this story.

Ja ne,

Shi Kami The Murderous Prodigy

*Shi then went to cry into BP's arms*

Shi: PANDYYYY! WHY?

BP: D8 NOOOO! I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO DROP THAT NAME, MON!

*coughs* There, there…It'll be all better…And I hope to the gods up above you will stop calling me that. *coughs* Anyway, I hope the final scene is very touching! We worked hard to make it so! Poor Phantomhive-Mama! TT_TT Just when we're quickly becoming fond of her!

Anyway…Stay tune for the next chapter! Hope to see you all there!

Yours Sincerely,

(Shi: You're Pandy! *BP ended up chasing her* D8 What? It was funny! 8D)

Beautiful Phantom