InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Agent Under Fire ❯ Chapter 10 ( Chapter 11 )

Agent Under Fire

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Chapter 10

Inuyasha and Miroku stepped into a store that was modern on the outside and was like feudal Japan inside. Bamboo mats lined the walls and the floor, tapestries hung all around the small store, and glass cases held swords and armor from centuries ago. There were kimonos displayed on the walls and one caught Inuyasha's attention. It was bright red men's haori and the material seemed extremely course and heavy. Yeah, like a feudal warrior would wear a bright red kimono. That would be like saying, `Here I am. Try to kill me!'

"Ten bucks says a two-hundred year old man runs this place," Miroku whispered to Inuyasha after their eyes had adjusted to the dimly lit store. It was late afternoon in reality, but inside the store it seemed as if it were past midnight.

An old man with his thinning hair pulled back into a ponytail and his oddly shaped goatee fraying at the bottom hobbled out behind one of the tapestries. He saw the two men and looked at them quizzically.

"Can I help you?" the old man asked in a tired voice.

"We're hoping you can help us, actually," Inuyasha said stepping forward and pulling out his badge. "Agent Taisho, FBI. This is agent Houshi. We want to know the names of the customers you've been mixing ink for."

The old man gave a worried look to the tapestry he had just emerged from and then back to the two men, "I don't have names for you. People come in, place an order, and then I tell them to come back in a day or two."

"What are you hiding, old man?" Inuyasha asked through gritted teeth.

The man shifted uncomfortably, "Hiding? I'm not sure what you're talking about young man, but what I've told you is the truth."

Inuyasha took another step forward, "So you won't mind if we have a look around?"

"Wait! You can't just go traipsing around my store! I have some very fragile antiques and specialty items that you could damage!" the old man protested.

"I promise I'll be careful," Inuyasha ground out pushing past the man to go behind the tapestry. He looked back at Miroku and nodded signaling for him to watch his back.

Inuyasha pulled back the tapestry to find a back room covered with antiques, extra tapestries, and rusted katanas. The old man was pulling on Inuyasha's jacket, "Please! See? I told you. Please leave before you ruin something! I take great care not to harm these items."

Inuyasha took one last glance around the back room before turning back to the man to return to the front of the store. He saw a frightened expression on the old man's face but it wasn't because of him, he was looking passed Inuyasha. Inuyasha pulled his weapon from his shoulder holster as he heard a gunshot behind him. He whirled around just in time to catch the bullet in his upper right arm and he went down to the floor on one knee fast, firing at the shooter. His eyes blazed with anger, Why hadn't I known?

Miroku heard the first shot and ran forward, pulling his weapon, and pushed the old man out of the way to get a clear shot at Inuyasha's attacker. Even though the whole shop was lit dimly, Miroku could see the outline of the shooter. He seemed to have long lavender hair, although that could have been the lighting, and he was wearing a mask over his nose and mouth. Miroku fired at the attacker once, blowing away his kneecap, but was prevented from firing again when a blinding hot pain tore across his back.

He went down hard on his knees and turned to see a man identical to the attacker, although shorter, holding what seemed to be a scythe in his hand dripping with blood. "My brother is slow and careless with his attacks, but you never saw me coming," the shorter man said. "I will not be forgiving."

Inuyasha's attacker screamed with pain when Miroku's shot had hit him and started to drag himself out a bag door. Inuyasha then turned his attention to the man looming over Miroku. He staid his injured arm by bracing it with his left hand and shot once at close range, taking off his arm that was holding the scythe.

The man yelled and ran out the front of the shop jumping into a van that had pulled around leaving the two agents injured and the old man whimpering. Miroku slumped to the floor breathing heavily.

Inuyasha stood up holding his injured arm, "What the fuck was that? Who the fuck was that?" he yelled walking over to Miroku and kneeling down, "You better start talking old man because if you don't you'll end up worse than me or my friend here."

The man started babbling, "I never wanted them here! But they offered so much money! They brought in imports! Items I had never seen before!"

"Miroku, can you assess your injuries?" Inuyasha asked the crumpled figure.

"I'll be fine, just get an emergency response team to patch me up," Miroku said before closing his eyes.

Inuyasha pulled out his cell phone and called for a team to meet them and a car for the man's arrest. The old man started shaking, "You're arresting me?"

"Until we can get more information out of you, yes," Inuyasha growled at the man.

"I can't tell you! They'll kill me! They'll kill me!" the old man started screaming hysterically. Inuyasha stood up, blood dripping from his injured arm, and walked over to where the man trembled on the floor. He raised his gun in his left hand and brought it down quickly on the man's head, knocking him out.

"Just a typical day at the office," Inuyasha said sitting down, awaiting the arrival of the response team.

The team got there about twenty minutes later. Always a fast response, Inuyasha thought sarcastically. They arrested the old man, who awoke groggily from his `power nap' and set to work bandaging Miroku and Inuyasha's injuries. The Forensics crew came in while the two agents were being led to the response vehicle. Inuyasha made a mental note to follow up with them later to see what they found.

As they were escorted outside, Inuyasha saw a federal employee getting into Miroku's car to drive it back to the office. They think of everything. Climbing into the van, Inuyasha grabbed a seat just in time as the blood loss and the events from the day caused him to slip into unconsciousness.

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Kagome and Sango were barely in the office for 5 seconds when Myouga burst out of his office at them.

"Higurashi! Taijiya! You're partners were brought into the emergency unit. Apparently a shooting went down at their investigation sight and they were brought down," Myouga spat out at them, never being the one to smooth things over.

The women looked each other, worry clearly etched across both faces, before they turned heel and bolted down the hallway.

They skidded into the emergency unit in record time. A woman at the front desk told them that both men were unconscious from blood loss and that they could have a seat in the holding area until they regained consciousness.

"Oh gods, Sango! I can't go through this again. I wish they could tell us the extent of their injuries," Kagome said placing her head in her hands.

"Don't worry Kagome. Those two are too stubborn to leave us now," Sango tried to say calmly, but her voice betrayed her by shaking slightly. She wrapped an arm around her friend and waited.

"Ahem," the woman from earlier interrupted, "They seem to be awake now but the unit doctor doesn't think they should have any visitors for a while."

Kagome shot up, "And who the hell does this doctor think he is anyway? Does he know that I just lost a partner a short time ago? I'm not losing another one! You can tell him to get his sorry ass out here and tell me to my face that he won't let me see my own partner!"

"No need for yelling, Higurashi, my sorry ass is right here," said a voice to her right.

She whirled around to see an old friend, "Kouga?"

The man shot her a grin. He stood quite tall and was, many of the unit nurses agreed, quite handsome. He had black hair that was cut short due to his position and black bangs that hung over intense ice blue eyes.

"Dr. Kouga Wolfe, at your service," he said. Kagome ran towards him and gave him a quick hug. Kouga had been the one that tried to save Houjou's life when he was brought into the unit. Although unsuccessful he had done his best to comfort Kagome and they had become fast friends.

"Kouga? Please? We need to see Inuyasha and Miroku. Can't you tell us how they're doing?" Kagome pleaded with big eyes.

"They're both in stable condition. Agent Taisho received a bullet to his upper right arm; he sustained sufficient blood loss and lost consciousness on the way back to the unit. He's regained consciousness but is resting now. Agent Houshi was found with a deep gash across his back apparently cut with a blade of some sort. He unfortunately will have to stay for a few days in the unit, due to his blood loss and possible infection. Taisho should be released as soon as he's regained consciousness for a few hours," Kouga told them. Sango gasped in her seat and Kagome reached out her hand for hers.

Kagome was relieved Inuyasha's injuries hadn't been that bad, but poor Miroku; his injuries could take a while to heal. She looked up at Kouga giving him her best puppy look, "Kouga? Could we please go and sit with them? We promise we won't disturb them until they wake."

"Kagome, you know I can't… oh don't give me that look… I hate it when you do that! I can't say no," Kouga said trying to avoid Kagome's eyes. "Okay, fine! Go!"

Kagome leaned over and gave Kouga a kiss on the cheek before pulling Sango to her feet, "Thanks Kouga! You don't know how much we appreciate you."

"Yeah, yeah… Taisho's in Recovery Room 3 and Houshi's in 4," he said running a hand through his hair.

"We really do love you, Kouga! You're the best," Kagome said smiling still holding on to Sango as they went down the hall.

Looking after them Kouga whispered to himself, "Not in the way I want you to love me, Kagome." He watched them disappear into their respective recovery rooms with sad eyes before turning back to the front desk.

"Ayame, I need these two filed away," he said handing the woman Inuyasha's and Miroku's files, "Agents Higurashi and Taijiya can stay as long as they want."

The woman nodded and smiled at Kouga and he grinned at her. Okay, so maybe things are looking up after all.

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Kagome crept into Inuyasha's recovery room and closed the door. The lights had been turned down so he could rest. She moved to a chair next to his bed and saw his jacket and remnants of his shirt lying on top. She picked up the garments and sat down looking up at him. She was startled to see him looking at her.

"I'm sorry. Did I wake you?" she asked in a whisper.

"Yeah. But not when you came in just now," he said. His voice was extremely hoarse, probably from being unconscious for so long. He pulled himself into a sitting position, "I heard you give a nice little speech out in the waiting area."

Kagome blushed, "I'm sorry I disturbed you." She looked down in her lap and started playing with his shirt.

"Kagome?" he said causing her to look up at him. He was smiling, "I couldn't have been more happy to hear you out there. Not just because it was you that I heard, but because of how you spoke to whoever was out there."

She stood up, placing his things back on the chair, and came over to his bed sitting down on the edge. She reached over and smoothed his bangs from his face, "I don't understand, Inuyasha."

He had to admit she was completely adorable at this moment. She had this confused expression on her face but her eyes reflected her worry that she had for him.

"You fought the system, Kagome, and got your way in here. Broke the rules," he said reaching a hand up to place on the back of her neck. He pulled her closer to him, "You ignited the spitfire."

She leaned closer to him, "I didn't do that, Inuyasha," he frowned at her, "You did." With that he pulled her down to him and stole her lips for a kiss.

She pulled back from him shortly afterward, "You're supposed to be injured, remember?"

"Which means you're supposed to take sympathy on me," he said smirking at her. She playfully punched his good arm and smiled at him.

"Kouga said you'll be released after you've been up for a few hours," she told him.

"Kouga? Since when are you on a first name basis with Wolfe-boy?" Inuyasha asked scowling.

Kagome laughed lightly, "He was there for me when I really needed the help."

"There for you, how?" Inuyasha asked narrowing his eyes.

"You better not be implying what I think you're implying! What kind of girl do you take me for?" Kagome yelled.

"The kind that seeks comfort in the arms of some wolf, literally! And I think you know what I'm implying! Why don't you go run into his arms now?" Inuyasha yelled back.

"Because I wanted to be here with you!" she nearly screamed. She realized what she had said and added quietly, "I was worried about you." Tears were beginning to form in her eyes.

"Kagome, I didn't mean what I said about you and whoever," he said pulling her into a hug with his good arm.

"I care about you, Inuyasha. Even after such a short amount of time. I thought you would… oh, never mind what I thought. You're safe is all," Kagome said nuzzling his neck. He pulled back from her slightly and gave her a soft kiss on the forehead. "Can I get you anything, Inuyasha?"

He frowned, thinking, "Well, they left a tee shirt and some sweatpants for me since they had to cut the other one off to get to the bullet wound." Kagome gasped when he mentioned the wound. "It's fine, Kagome, but do you think you could help me into some clothes? It's kind of hard for me with only one arm. They're in the closet."

Kagome nodded and went to the closet to pull out the shirt. When she got back to him he was attempting to loosen the ties on the hospital gown he was sporting. "I don't know, Taisho, blue polka dots look good on you," she giggled.

"Yeah real funny. Help me?" he asked raising his eyes to hers. He looked so innocent sitting their struggling to do for himself. But now, when he looked at her, Kagome could feel that heat again, and she liked it. She couldn't get to the ties to the gown unless she reached around him. So she put one arm around his right shoulder, being careful not to harm his injury further, and one arm under his left arm to get to the knots. She pulled herself closer to him and carefully pushed his hair, which had been let loose from the hair tie, to the side. She set to work undoing the ties to get him free. As she worked, Inuyasha could feel her breath against his neck, and it was shooting shivers down his spine.

When she was done untying the hospital gown she set to work removing it, being extremely careful not to hurt his arm. She pulled it down over his left shoulder letting her fingers trail the skin being revealed, and pulled his arm free, and did the same with his right arm. His skin was tan and smooth and she trailed her fingers down his chiseled chest and stomach before she stopped a question forming in her mind.

"Don't look so scared, Higurashi," Inuyasha whispered putting his good arm around her, "They left my boxers on for some decency." She looked up to find his eyes half lidded, his face flushed, and a small smile gracing his features. From the heat she felt on her face, Kagome didn't doubt she looked the same. She wanted him at that moment.

"Inuyasha," she breathed. He traced his hand up her back to her neck and felt her shiver with pleasure. He pulled her close and instead of placing a kiss upon her lips, swollen from desire, he ran his tongue along the outside of her ear and whispered, "Let's go upstairs, Kagome."

It took her mind a few moments to understand he didn't mean the office and before she could respond he had covered her lips in an eager kiss. Her eyes fluttered closed as she inhaled his scent and melted into his embrace. Kagome encircled her arms around his bare waist and began to respond to his kiss, licking his bottom lip for entry. He was surprised to see her take control of the kiss but decided to go with it and opened his mouth to her.

She made a small whimpering sound in his mouth before capturing his tongue with her own. He moaned into her mouth and began tracing her mouth, her teeth, and her tongue with his own. Every part that he could feel of her he wanted to. He grimaced slightly as he moved both arms to her hips and lifted her up to straddle him.

He removed her suit jacket from her small frame as he began to place warm open-mouthed kisses down her neck to her collarbone. Kagome moaned and thrust her hands into Inuyasha's hair. He began to unbutton her shirt and trailed the work of his hands with hot kisses. He cupped her right breast through silky material and placed a tender kiss on top of it before sliding her shirt off her body.

He continued to kiss her breast, running his tongue along the top and dipping it into the crevice between the two, while attempting to work the clasp of her bra.

"Inuyasha," Kagome called breathlessly, "No." He was so close! He sighed and before he pulled away from her placed another small kiss on her collarbone. He looked up at her. Her eyes were closed, her cheeks flushed a slight pink, and her lips were swollen and red.

"I want you so bad, Kagome," Inuyasha whispered up to her.

"I know, Inuyasha. But not here. Not with Sango and Miroku in the next room," she said looking at him, ruffling his bangs. She could feel his body heat underneath her and realized she could feel something else beneath her and blushed.

"Miroku and I talked on the way over to the calligrapher. About he and Sango," Inuyasha said trying to collect his thoughts.

"Did he tell you about their relationship?" Kagome asked giggling slightly.

Inuyasha looked shocked, "You knew?" She nodded.

"Sango told me today. I had no idea, Inuyasha. Honestly," she said.

"So why should we stop?" Inuyasha asked giving her a puppy dog face before placing a kiss between her breasts.

She sighed contentedly, "Because I want this to be you and me." He pulled away from her.

"You're absolutely right, Kagome. Do you think they'll let me go home now?" he asked.

She giggled, "You're in that much of a hurry, huh?" He kissed her lightly.

"You have no idea," he whispered against her lips.

"Well then let's get you dressed, Taisho," she said with a smile. She helped him tug his shirt on making sure his injured arm was safe, and then helped him stand up and shed the rest of the hospital gown before getting him into sweatpants. She called for the unit nurse by the front desk and she allowed him to be released since he was up, dressed, and walking.

Kagome stopped by Miroku's room to tell Sango she was driving Inuyasha home. Sango had obviously been crying, but Miroku had regained consciousness and was already saying perverted things to her by the time Kagome popped in. Kagome hugged Sango and asked her if she needed anything before she left with Inuyasha.

Kagome ran upstairs to grab her things, leaving Inuyasha by security, and was downstairs in a matter of minutes.

"It seems you're eager to get me home too, Kagome," he said smirking at her.

"You wish, Taisho," she said going out the door. "I'll drive you home tonight. I doubt you can get on your ride like that. And I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

"Who says you're actually going to leave tonight?" Inuyasha asked her putting his good arm around her shoulders. She lightly elbowed him in the side.

"I don't know, Taisho. It has been a long day… don't want to turn that into a long night," she said winking at him. She broke away from him and ran to her car.

And the chase begins again, Kagome.

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Okay! Raise your hand if you felt bad for Kouga for about 2.5 seconds! <raises hand> Keep your hand raised if you want Inu and Kag to get together soon! <keeps hand raised> I don't know if I want to add a lemon just yet. Like I've been saying I'm fairly new at this and even writing short scenes like we've been seeing makes me blush. So we'll see how it develops. Anyway! R & R! And if there are going to be lemons I'll definitely put a warning on the top cause I know some people are like "do do do do.. Aaahhh! What are they doing?" Hope you liked! B.I.G.