Chapter 18:
FLASKBACK
Kouga and Bankotsu were done venting but still fighting. Kouga still believed that Jakotsu was working for the Hunters and couldn't be happy for his friend, he just couldn't. The boys continued to fued to the point where they stopped talking to each other; the only time they did was when the team regrouped to report updates. Between the surveillance cameras from the warehouse, the probability results of the students and teachers, and Rin and Kouga's memories, they were able to narrow it down to the final four:
Kanna
DOB?
Age:?
Height: 4'3
Weight: 93lbs
Hair: White
Eyes: White
A mage, (probably the last).No education, parents or guardians on record. No criminal records. Able to create barriers with her mind and was handy with a mirror, enabling her to suck in other's souls.
"Creepy kid." Kohaku grimaced at her picture on the screen. He'd been working with Inuyasha's crew since Sagno's accident. Tapping a few keys he pulled up the next profile;
"Hm, that's the girl that hit on me the day Kouga and Rin were attacked." Sesshomaru said to no one in particular. Rin clenched her teeth.
"Bitch. I'll do more then break her nose and ribs next time." She promised.
Kagura Mikage
DOB: August 10, 1987
Age: 20
Height: 5'4
Weight: 115lbs
Hair: brown
Eyes: Red
High School Graduate.
Criminal Record: juvenile battery assault.
Family: Parents deceased. Cousins; Naraku and Onigumo Shields.
"Naraku!? That son of a bitch!" Miroku, who was sitting at his computer next to Kohaku's, turned at Inuyasha's sudden outburst.
"Know him?" Inuyasha dug his claws into his palms; grinding his teeth.
"That's the fucker who was messing with Kagome. Pull up both their files." he ordered. Miroku and Kohaku pressed more keys, bringing both files up on their flat screens.
Naraku Shields
DOB: January 3, 1984
Age: 23
Height: 6'0
Weight: 160lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Family: Parents deceased. Twin: Onigumo. Cousin: Kagura Mikage.
"No criminal records. Graduates Shikon U.this year; Major: Business." Miroku read aloud.
"Same thing goes for the other one except he doesn't go to your school; but other then that they're clean" noted Kohaku; Inuyasha snorted
"Like hell they are. Probably paid somebody to clean their records."
"You can tell them apart." Rin began, leaning closer to the screen."Naraku looks older and a lot meaner then Onigumo but he's slightly bigger." She looked from one screen to the next before making her decision. "Him," she pointed to Onigumo, "He's the one that was there that night." She concluded, Kouga nodding in agreement.
"Great, that's 4." Sesshomaru said, placing his hand on Kohaku's shoulder. "Can you get addresses?" Gleam shined in Kohaku's eyes
"Can I? I can get info on their past and current lovers to what they had for breakfast."
"Their addresses will do."
"You got it." he got to work.
"But wait," Rin interjected, "one of the guys had short light brown hair. We're missing one more." She looked at Miroku "Who's left on the list?" she waited until the file came up.
"Fucking bastard!" both him and Inuyasha exclaimed. The turned to each other.
"How do you know him?" they said together.
"That's the teacher who was hitting on Kagome."
"That's the teacher who was in Chemistry. He passed out those fucking chemicals to us."
Hojo Namura (A/n: i've never really liked him. He was too nice.)
Age: 26
DOB: July 28, 1981
Height: 5'10
Weight: 150lbs
Family: Parents live in Hawaii.
"Graduated from Shikon U three years ago. Master's degree in Educational Teachings and Chemistry." Miroku read.
"Kagome got hit on by both guys?" Kohaku asked.
"Yeah. Why?" Inuyasha questioned. He was silent for a moment. In any other situation, he'd keep his mouth shut but his sister was is a coma and Kagome, who was like a sister to him, could be in danger and these people were responisble for it.
"She said something about a stalker calling her and sending her black roses." A ball of ice settled in the pit of Inuyasha's stomach.
"When did this start?" he wouldn't be able to forgive himself if something happened to her.
"According to her, a couple of weeks after school started. She recorded one of the calls to have me put on my voice analyzer." Miroku stopped typing for a second.
"You have a voice analyer?" his jaw dropped slightly when he nodded.
"That, among other things." he added.
"Did you find out who it was?" heads turned at the sound of Bankotsu's voice, who hadn't spoken at all today. Anger crept in Kohaku's eyes.
"No. Someone planted a virus in my system before I got the chance. It took it a month and it finally got down to the last 100 and the screen said 'Warning. Virus Alert.' It shut itself down before I had the chance to save anything!" he didn't realize that he was yelling. "Sorry. It just pisses me off everytime I think about it." Bankotsu shrugged and became silent again.
"What kind of system do you have?" Miroku asked.
"TX (Technology X-treme.(lol)) 3000." he stopped what he was doing again.
"They don't even make systems that fast yet!" Kohaku strectched his arms above his head.
"My best friend's royalty." he reminded him.
"Lucky bastard. You gota let me test it out sometime."
"Sure." Inuyasha cleared his throat
"You guys can make your geek date later."
"Hey, I resent that." they said together.
"Did you get the addresses or not?" their reply was moving away from their desks to show them."Alright everyone take an address and split up."
Unfortunately, their efforets were dead ends. Each place had been cleared out of any evidence that anyone was living there. It was as if they already knew they were coming; like that was something new. According to the Deans at school, Naraku had transferred to another University and Hojo had given his resignation a week ago. All they could do now was to wait.
END FLASHBACK
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It's been 3 months and Sango still hasn't waken up. Because of her accident the school was kind enough to freeze her grades until she was able to come back. I've been so down lately; Most of it was beening alone. It wasn't the same without her; The rest were nerves. Next month is my crowning inauguration; Father thinks I'm ready but I'm not so sure. Between that, Sango, school, and Inuyasha. I've got so much on my mind right now. Inuyasha thinks I might be the next target and wants me to stay inside when I can or have him with me at all times. Of course I wasn't having it; If I wanted to be followed 24/7 or be looked behind walls, I would have stayed home. We've been arguing over that among other things. I sighed as I walked down the white hallways, opening the door to Sango's room; It's like we're married or something. Laying still with a beige blanket covering her. Her hair was brushed, her mother's doing, framing her face, which was still a sickly gray color. I sat down in the chair next to the bed. The Hanas came every morning, bringing fresh flowers bringing new hopes and prayers with them; I came during the eevening hours. Usually I talked to her about everything that happened each day, telling her that I missed her and that were all waiting patiently for her to wake up. I clasped both my hands around hers, setting my elbows on the bed, I raised my hands so the back of one supported my resting forehead. I closed my eyes, listening to the beeping of the heart monitor, her even breathing and mine. I didn't have anything to say so I remained silent. Nothing for minutes, which seemed like a lifetime to me until tears welded up and fell from my eyes as I felt her hand grasp mine and I watched as she stirred from her sleep. (A/n: yeah..um never been in a coma so I don't know how the whole waking up thing goes. I'm going by all the hospital dramas on t.v)
"Kagome" she said once her vision had cleared. I gave her a watery smile
"Hey. Welcome back." smiling weakly, she tried to clear her throat. I poured her some water in the glass, helping her drink.
"Better?"
"Yeah, thanks." she placd a hand on her forehead. "I feel like I've been asleep for a decade." I laughed softly
"More like 3 months." she groaned
"Close enough." I couldn't hold it any longer, I folded my arms on the bed, leaning my head on them and began to cry.
"Aww Kagome don't do that." I heard her say, stroking my hair. "I'm fine now." lifting my head, I backed up, wiping my eyes.
"I'm entitled to cry. Everything's been going so wrong for me. Inuyasha and I can't seem to stop fighting. My crowning ceremony is coming up and I'm so mervous. I've needed you soo much, just to talk to you and knowing that you weren't there really had gotten to me." Sango gave my shoulder a squeeze.
"I know and I'm sorry you've been down but I'm back now and that's what matters. I can listen to all your problems now." we both smiled at each other.
"We've been here everyday faithfully. Your family and mine and even Miroku." I was happy to see color come back in her cheeks.
"Mir...Miroku came?" she studdered. her face bacome completely red when I nodded
"He comes every other day and stays for 2 hours or so." she looked at me for a minute before turning her eyes at the ceiling.
"I'm going to get the doctor to come and take a look at you while I get the nurse to call our families."
"Ok." she said distantly, no doubt thinking about Miroku's devotion to her. I walked out, closing the door behind me as I went down to the nurse's desk.
"Excuse me." I caught her attention, " could you please page Dr. Brooks and tell him the Sango Hana has recovered from her coma and call her parents?"
"Yes ma'am." she said grabbing the phone. Satisfied, I walked back down, accidentally bumping into someone.
"Oh, I'm so sorry." said a young girl. We had knock each other to the floor, files with there contents were scattered on the ground as well. "I had them stacked in front of my face so I couldn't see where I was going." she explained, trying to gather them up.
"It's ok I wasn't looking either." I coffesed, helping her. We both got off the floor with an armful of color coded files.
"Here you go." handing her the rest of them. She smiled pleasantly
"Thank you."
"Don't ment... Ow!" I pulled back at the sudden prick; A red mark swelled up on my lower arm.
"Oops. Sorry again." she said mockingly, holding up a syringe. I didn't have time to react as my vision started to blur, my head spun and then everything went dark.
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"Wow! Best home-cooked meal I've ever had." Jakotsu smiled from ear to ear. Bankotsu placed the dishes in the sink.
"Thanks. Inuyasha taught me." Jakotsu's smile faded a bit.
"You guys are close aren't you?" Bankotsu sat down next to him on the couch.
"Yup. Been best friends since pre-k."
"Must be nice having someone like that." he frowned, staring down at the rust colored rug.
"What's wrong?" when he didn't get an answer, Bankotsu grabbed his chin firmly but gently "What's wrong? he repeated; Jakotsu sighed heavily.
"I don't wanna cause any rifts between your friendship and I know Kouga doesn't like me so if you guys are fighting because of me maybe we shouldn't..." he was cut off when Bankotsu pressed his lips to his. He wrapped his arms around his neck when they deepened the kiss. Jakotsu's chested swelled with emotions; no one had ever made him feel this way. Anything that he did with lovers was always out of lust. It was easier that way for him; no strings attached. But with Bankotsu, he made him feel appreciated, wanted, loved. He separated, staring into his eyes.
"Whatever happens between me and Kouga or anyone for that matter, is nothing for you to worry about. Ok?" he nodded.
"I'm gonna get us some wine." he jumped of his lap; Bankotsu watched as he disappeared into the kitchen. He was finally in a relationship that he truly believed it wouldn't go wrong. Sure he's had some bad ones, who doesn't; but it felt different. He'll admit, he couldn't stand him at first but after getting to know him his views changed. He told him about his terrible childhood; children teasing, his parents' rejection, being alone and isolated. He wasn't a sexoholic like he thought he.. no he was, but there was more to him. He's funny, very smart, kind,and even though he's a talented singer he wants to become a writer when he graduates. He felt happy when he was around Jakotsu, he could talk to him about anything which was new for him. Some of the stuff that he talked about with him he never even brought up the issue with his Exes. He guess you could say he was in love, another first. Bankotsu shook his head, Kouga was wrong, Jakotsu wasn't the enemy. He just couldn't be. Kouga would see that.
"Ok. Here we are." he said in a sing-song voice,holding 2 wine glasses, handing one to him. Jakotsu held up his
"Here's to you, for giving me your trust and your friendship. For giving me a true relationship, both physical and emotional. For respecting and accepting me." Bankotsu eyes began to swim.
"Jakotsu." he waved his hand in front his face.
"Hurry up and drink before I cry." Both men drank half the contents in their glasses.
"Jakotsu you didn't have to do that." he said referring to the toast. "I didn't deserve it." Jakotsu sat down his wine glass.
"Yes you did. You deserve everything and more." he wrapped his arms around his neck again, hugging him this time. "You just don't desrve me." he whisper in his ear.
"Jakotsu don't put yourself down..." Jakotsu captured his lips with his before he could say anymore.
"I'm sorry. Forgive me." he kissed him again lightly.
"What? Forgive you? For.." then it hit him; an explosion went off in his head. His wine glass slipped out his hand,clattering to the floor. His breathing became labored. Looking up, he saw Jakotsu, tears staining his face.
"No... it... It can't be. How could you?"
"Forgive me." he whispered again. Bankotsu body went numb; he wasn't sure if it was because of the drug or his heart shattering. He didn't have time to decide when his vision blurred and everything went dark.
TBC
------------------------------------------------------Author's note--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I GOT MY LAPTOP!!! I GOT MY HP PAVILION!!! YEAH ME!!!! can you tell i'm happy? Lol. Anyways, did you enjoy this one? hope you did. did anyone see it coming? Swear I wasn't gonna make it like this but there were too many good guys in here so I made last minute adjustments. I started writing half of the next chapter and now I offically have writer's block. I'll figure something out. Ok you guys know by now what to do.
SMOOCHES!!!