To those who have been waiting quite some time for the next chapter, or who may have forgotten about this story I apologize. The last few months have been pretty difficult, I lost my job, my grandfather passed away and then I had a baby sister born and I'm going to be moving. So to say the least it's been pretty chaotic. However I do plan to continue and once things settle down output will increase. :D
–YourNervousAuthor

Chapter 13

Sesshomaru trailed the fight and its effects over and over in his mind on his way home, now that Inuyasha was taken out of the picture some things would be simplified while some things became much more difficult.

He knew that many believed Inuyasha was the power behind Sesshomaru's lead and with his death there would be some conflicts, but he was confident that they were nothing to worry about.

As the images of Shippo and Inuyasha played through his mind he began to notice something odd. Why hadn't Inuyasha used Tetsusaiga? Sesshomaru tried to remember if he ever noticed the weapon on Inuyasha. Deciding it was better to be safe, Sesshomaru called Shippo.

"Yeah?" Shippo asked, the music from his headphones reaching Sesshomaru through the phone.

"Is Tetsusaiga on Inuyasha?" a slight shuffling was heard as Shippo went to look.

"No, rather pompous of him to leave it at home" Shippo replied.

"Hn" Sesshomaru hung up, ordering his driver to head for Inuyasha's apartment.

Sesshomaru quickly headed into the building upon arrival. As he stood at the door trying to break in a small old woman came up behind him. Slowly she brought her can up and swiftly brought down against the back of Sesshomaru's head.

"What are you doing young man" Sesshomaru smirked, knowing that he was much older than this wrinkled old woman could imagine.

"I'm sorry ma'am, but this is my brother's house. I haven't heard from him in a while, I'm just trying to get in to see if he is okay" he lied, turning to the old woman, he smiled at her, his demeanor became exceedingly charming and smooth as he chatted to the old woman, using his looks to get what he wanted. "Please, can you let me in?" he asked, his smile widening as the little woman blushed.

"Alright, alright, just stop looking at me like that" she shuffled back down stairs to get a key for the apartment.

Sesshomaru thanked the landlady as he stepped into the apartment.

"Tetsusaiga where are you" he whispered, the pungent smell of alcohol burned his nostrils as he headed for Inuyasha's bedroom. Sesshomaru combed over the entire room, tearing up anything that may conceal the blade to no avail. He continued to search the entirety of the apartment with no luck.

Sighing Sesshomaru exited the building, leaving a note in the landlord's mail box that he would pay for the apartment until his brother "returned".

Sesshomaru strode into his office, waving his secretary away as he smoothed his thumb and pointer finger over his brow.

"Sir" his secretary prodded over the intercom.

"Yes" he responded curtly, his voice slightly elevated in annoyance.

"I'm sorry sir, that girl you described, the school girl? She's been waiting half an hour to talk to someone, said she ran into someone outside of our office this week and wanted to apologize… I didn't know if you wanted me to turn her away or not" she paused, waiting for his order.

"Send her away, I don't have time for anyone right now" he turned away and paused, reconsidering the idea of having Kagome around, hadn't she been the first to grasp Tetsusaiga? Maybe she could be of benefit in finding the family blade.

"Wait, send her into see me" he said before going to check how he looked in the mirror. His sharp features complemented by the grey business suit that custom fit his body, his jacket hung over the back of his office chair, the smooth, almost reflective, turquoise vest over his dress shirt. "Hn" he smirked at his reflection, a grin softening his face as he prepared to charm the girl.

Kagome stepped nervously into the office as she prepared the excuse she was going to give the man.

"I'm so sorry" she stammered as she stared at her feet, "I didn't mean to run into you the other day, I was rushing and I…" she paused he chuckled at her, looking up she found herself staring into the most intense eyes she'd ever seen, the molten gold orbs shining in amusement as he bent towards her, an extended hand waiting for hers.

"I always like to start with introductions first in this office" he paused as her slim hand slid hesitantly into his much larger one. "I'm Sesshomaru" he said softly as his hand tightened around hers.