Taisho stood beside Rin who was sitting in a kitchen chair as the police swarmed her small apartment. The EMTs had already taken care of any cuts she had gotten from the flying glass and she was nursing a poorly made cup of tea of the officers had gotten her. He spotted Koga, the head of the Demon Investigation department waving him over.

Allowing another officer to take his place beside her, Taisho strolled over to the wolf Demon who was handing off a file to lanky. "What have you found out?"

"Well, it looks like whoever it was has left; with no trace."

"Nothing at all?" Taisho asked, keeping his voice low. Rin was already shaken up over the whole thing; he didn't want to worry her.

"It's strange. Humans; even demons; would leave something behind; smell…aura…something, but there's nothing." He raised a hand stopping the Great Dog Demon's response. "I believe you saw someone, that's why I'm having the guys check everyone in the building." He shook his head looking at Rin who wasn't paying attention. "Why would a human even want to live here; the building in full of demons." He sighed. "I know we have made a truce with the humans, living in a sort of peace for decades now, but there are those who didn't want the resolution, humans and demons alike."

Taisho agreed. He knew the difficulties both sides have gone through to make the treaty work. "I want you to work on this personally." He ordered. "You need anything; you know where to get ahold of me. I want the person caught."

"Yes, sire." He gave Rin another frown. "We won't need to talk to her for a few days, but I don't think she should stay here. I'll have someone board up the window for her and make arrangements to get her set up in a hotel."

"Not necessary." Taisho announced. "I'll take care of it."

A wolfish grin spread across the detective's face. "I heard the rumors about you having another relationship with a human, but…"

"I don't believe my personal life is anyone else's business." He walked back over and helped Rin up, leading her over to the door. "Good evening, Det. Koga." Taisho knew as a wolf demon, Koga was the best choice to investigate what had happen, but the problem of no trace left behind had him concerned.

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Deep in the shadows of an alley, a pair of glowing red eyes watched as Taisho settled Rin into his car. "My, my, so little Rin has found herself a guard dog." As the car drove off, disappearing in to the night, a man wearing a purple suit, his black hair pulled back into a low ponytail stepped out of the shadows licking the blood dripping from the fresh cuts on his knuckles. "But even that won't stop me from having you, my precious." Licking the last bit of blood from his hand, he stepped back into the darkness, laughing with such coldness the very windows seem to frost over. "Soon, my gem, soon you will be in my grasp."

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Koga shook his head sadly looking at the mess of broken glass scattered across the floor. It was strange. Knowing Lord Taisho has he did; since he was the one who got him a job in the department in the first place; he was sure the demon had saw someone fleeing. But there was no trace anyone ever being on the fire escape. Nothing, not even from the other tenants living in the building. Which made him think something was up.

And that girl, Rin. Koga hadn't been lying about the rumors he had heard about her and Lord Taisho. He wasn't one for rumors; especially since he knew the great dog demon to be a gentleman and full of honor. But she didn't smell of Taisho at all or even like the mildew odor which hung heavy in apartment. But the sense she did have on her couldn't be right. Sesshomaru hated humans.

Oh, he tolerated them for the benefit of the treaty, but Koga knew he would never be caught dating a human; maybe a half breed; but never a full blooded human. And he would never mate with either one. Right? The wolf demon sighed and rubbed his head. All the weirdness was giving him a huge headache.

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Sesshomaru stood nursing a large serving of brandy in front of a massive fireplace in his study. He was waiting for Jaken to return with his report of his father's doings.

"My Lord!"

Sesshomaru reframed from cringing at the high pitch voice of the imp.

"Photos, My Lord!" He panted, bowing at his master demon's feet.

Without a word, Sesshomaru took the folder, flipping through it. At first, the pictures were taken too far for him to really see the girl his father was with, but that didn't seem to matter to his beast who was stirring awake at the sight of them; arms linked together. Further he went through them, the more agitated his beast became until he finally got to the photos where her face was finally revealed.

Her dark hair framed her soft face allowing her deep chocolate eyes to sparkle with life as she smiled at his father who was standing off to the side while she modeled an off the shoulder evening gown. He flipped to the next picture where his father had moved towards her to twirl her around in a waltz.

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Jaken, sensing a growing darkness, lifted his head to see his master's eyes were turning red and growling as he flipped through the file. "My Lord?" At that instant, the pile of pictures fell on his head as Sesshomaru turned, punching his fist through a nearby wall. Jaken took off, out of the apartment as his Lord and Master proceeded to tear the place apart. Lying on the floor among the destruction, a photo of Rin kissing Taisho goodbye on the cheek seemed to melt away.

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Alright, another short chapter, I know, but that just seemed like the perfect place to leave you all hanging, wanting more. Don't hit me, don't hit me.

Well, I don't think there will be much of an argument about Taisho getting Rin a better apartment. Maybe a little?

And as you can guess, Jaken was not the one who broke the window, but who was that man in purple, huh? (Smile) I like to hear your thoughts on that one.

And what about Koga's thoughts? What is this about Rin's smell? Rin have you been seeing Sesshomaru without my knowledge?

And to answer the question of Sara mentioned earlier, I made her half demon in this story since in the anime, she had taken demons into her body. I know, Sesshomaru isn't fond of half breeds any more than humans, but it's my story...

It's my party and I'll cry if I…

(Cough) Sorry about that, a little too much coffee today.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed Sesshomaru's reaction to finally seeing who his father was seeing. You think he'll have the nerve to confront his father? I wonder how he'll fair after such action? Fluffy might need a few kisses to feel better. (Wiggles eyebrows)

Alright, Review Corner Time

Blackacess: Thank you, I try my best to please.

ShadowXMoonlight: Thank you, I think?

Lady Shenzuki: Kool, don't get comfortable with it. My life is a roller coaster at the moment.

Sotam: Are you asking if Taisho and Rin will have a romantic relationship? Have you read my The Christmas Bride?

Chylenn: I hope I don't disappoint you.

OfficerShadowcat: I'm working on it, but that story and many others has broken down, waiting for the mechanic to fix it.

Carman: Well Sesshomaru hasn't met her personally, but I hope his reaction to the photos wasn't disappointing.

Kat: I'm honored.

jj: Thank you

Leonheart9: Yes they are, one of the many differences between the stories.

Taraah36: Maybe because I use him why too often in that stunt which is why I changed things up. And I don't know about being spoiled. Men in the real world aren't so giving without something crazy in return. Either way, you have an idea of where Taisho should move Rin? His place maybe? No, I did that in the last one, besides my plan wouldn't work if she was living with Taisho. No, no, that is for a later chapter. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, or whatever the saying is now.