InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Agent Under Fire ❯ Chapter 15 ( Chapter 16 )

Agent Under Fire

A/N: I am SO sorry about the wait! I've been trying to get a job and focusing a lot on my resume and trying to enjoy the summer. Each day I would tell myself `I'm going to write another chapter' but then I'd put it off for some reason. All in all… no excuses and I'm sorry for the wait. Anyways… here's the next chapter! Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!

Chapter 15

"Sir?" Kagome questioned lightly, not wanting to set her lieutenant off.

"Taisho," Myouga continued in a low voice, "Your behavior yesterday in the office was completely unacceptable, albeit was because of your niece. We don't tolerate irrational behavior in this unit. However, because of your work with Houshi, I'll let it slide. But only this once!" Myouga bellowed.

"I understand, Lieutenant," Inuyasha said staring him in the eye.

"As for you, Higurashi," he said stepping to his desk. "Cyber has found the most interesting program on your computer." Kagome's face looked shock. "I gave you a warning to stay away from Onegawa's case!" he yelled.

"Sir, Onegawa's case is not in that program," Kagome began.

"Cases related to his murder are," the Lieutenant said slowly. "I don't need to tell you that creating the program put case information at risk to those interested and able, do I?"

"No, sir, but," Kagome began to explain.

"But nothing, Higurashi! I have never known you to disobey an order or place the unit's hard work in jeopardy! You're on probation until further notice!" Myouga yelled.

Kagome's face fell and Inuyasha couldn't help but step up.

"Sir, Higurashi was not the one who created the file and I was the one who pushed her to review the files to see if our Mr. X has worked before," Inuyasha tried to explain.

"Who created the program Higurashi?" Myouga asked.

"Agent Onegawa," Kagome answered keeping her voice as even as she could, although Inuyasha picked up on the sorrow in her words.

"I can't let this slide," Myouga said shaking his head.

"Then I'll take the probation," Inuyasha said quickly.

Both Kagome and the Lieutenant looked at him like he had a temporary lapse of sanity.

"Don't do this," Kagome whispered to him.

"Sir, its my fault Higurashi used the program. I thought it could be helpful. So, I would like to take the probation," Inuyasha said not even sparing Kagome a glance.

"If that's what you want, Taisho, then so be it. I want you two out of my sight and I don't want to hear anything about you two for the rest of the week!" Myouga exclaimed.

The two agents nodded and left the office silently. Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's wrist and pulled him into the break room that was separated from the office. She slammed the door closed, "What the hell do you think you're doing?" she yelled.

"Saving your ass, Higurashi!" he snapped back.

"My ass doesn't need saving I messed up. I knew it was a bad idea but I kept going didn't I?" she said turning away from him and throwing her hands in the air. "I can't believe you just did that!"

"I did it for you!" Inuyasha huffed at her.

"Well, I could have taken the probation! I've been here for three years with nothing on my record! I can afford one mess up! You on the other hand, can't afford a reprimand this early in your career!" she said turning back towards him.

"It's expected of me to fuck up," Inuyasha muttered glowering.

"Says who?" she asked.

"Says everybody!" he yelled moving away from her. "You know the guys at Quantico are running a pool to see how long it takes me to get kicked back there? My brother and father expect me to mess up at any moment! And you don't even know about the lecture Myouga gave me before I started!"

"About what?" she asked as an agent walked into the break room, coffee cup in hand. The agent took one look at Inuyasha's frown and Kagome's glare and backed out silently.

"About what, Inuyasha?" she repeated.

"About me not fucking up! About my first and only job is to protect you and I put you right in the line of danger!" he cried exasperated.

"Excuse me?" she asked raising her eyebrows. "Your first and only job, Taisho, is to solve whatever case Myouga throws at you!"

He stepped closer to her, the heat of her rage enveloping him dangerously, "No, Kagome. I was brought up from Quantico to protect you first, be an agent second."

She took a step backwards, "What are you talking about?"

"I already told you how I bullied them into giving me a job up here. But what you don't know is that I was to act, as you were my first priority. To keep you from the guys that murdered Onegawa," he explained casting his eyes downward.

"I don't understand," she said suddenly feeling panicked.

He took a deep breath before continuing, "The Senior agents were worried about you after Onegawa's death. When I was assigned as your partner I was given certain details regarding his case. That there were threats similar to the one I received. About you, Kagome. They were coming after you. The Seniors had no problem placing me here because of my training, and because when asked, I said I would lay my life down for you; no hesitation. My job was to get close to you, to protect you," he finished.

"You lied to me," she whispered.

"No, Kagome. I didn't. I told you I'd protect you," he said.

She squeezed her eyes closed and shook her head," No, you… I…"

He reached for her but she backed further away, "Kagome, please, I didn't mean to hurt you."

"Your job was to get close to me?" she opened her eyes, tears threatening to fall.

"Kagome, please don't cry," he pleaded.

She blinked back her tears, "I wouldn't give you the satisfaction of crying over you, Inuyasha Taisho."

She tried to brush passed him but he grabbed her arm turning her back around. Kagome shot him a glare but he refused to loosen his grip.

He scowled down at her, "Don't be stupid, Higurashi! I already told you I took the job because of you!"

"Don't give me that shit. You wanted this job since your days at the Academy," she spat back.

"I took the job first before I knew what they wanted me to do. And when they told me you were in danger I couldn't stand the thought of you being hurt," he said lightening his hold on her.

"I don't need a babysitter, Taisho," she muttered bitterly.

"Don't you understand? Your life is in danger! You will die if I'm not here to protect you!" he yelled.

"Because it's your job?" she asked raising her voice.

"Because I love you!" he yelled back at her.

She made a small `oh' sound and finally began to cry, "I'm sorry, Inuyasha," she managed between sobs.

He went to her and softly wiped away her tears, "Please, Kagome, don't cry. It kills me inside when you cry."

She buried her face in his chest and sobbed for a few moments before looking up at him.

"I just can't sort through what I'm feeling," she said. "I don't want to be afraid, but I am. I'm angry with Myouga for not telling me what he knows. I'm angry with you for having to protect me when I've never needed that in my life. And I'm completely lost when you're around! It's like you touch me and I lose all thought, you make me angry and all I want to do is kiss you!" she ranted.

"So I should make you angry all the time then?" he joked.

She shoved him lightly, "Shut up, Taisho."

"Kagome," he said gently. "I'll protect you because I want to, not because someone ordered me to."

"How can I be so sure?" she asked her eyes showing hurt.

He pulled her close and lifted her chin up before gently capturing her lips with his own. "You have to trust me. I'm not one to take words or actions lightly."

He leaned down close to her ear and whispered softly, "I have only ever loved you, Kagome Higurashi."

She pulled back enough to see his eyes and the pure emotions that swam in the depths. "Oh, Inuyasha," she sighed before returning his kiss earlier, none too gently.

"Ahem," someone cleared their throat at the door, causing the two agents to jump apart, identical expressions of shock crossing their faces.

Kagome turned, prepared for the worst when she saw Sango staring at them from the doorway.

"Oh Sango, thank Kami. I thought it would be someone important," Kagome sighed in relief.

"Hey! I am important," the older woman pouted.

"Sango, I didn't mean it that way. I meant I thought you would be someone that didn't know about… well you know," Kagome said glancing at Inuyasha before turning a slight shade of pink. Inuyasha just stood there shifting from foot to foot trying to think of a way to excuse himself from the scene.

"Oh, well I was just coming for a cup of coffee. You know an extra caffeine boost before I go talk to the Lieu about me and Houshi," Sango said sheepishly moving towards the coffee pot.

"Err, Sango, maybe you should hold off on telling Myouga for a few days. Taisho and I kind of upset him earlier," Kagome warned.

"Oh, well, okay. Miroku would probably want to be here when Myouga finds out anyway. So, I'll wait for him to recover," Sango said sounding hopeful. "How did you upset Myouga?"

"Well, I had… we… and…" Kagome stammered to explain.

Inuyasha cut off Kagome's answer, "You know, Taijiya, the rookie always messes up in the first week. I was an asshole and messed up, tried not to drag Higurashi down with me, but Myouga called us both in. Ended up putting me on probation that's all."

"Inuyasha," Kagome whispered softly, looking up at him with sparkling eyes.

"Come on, Kagome. Didn't you say something about going to city hall for those construction permits?" he asked trying to ignore the complete look of adoration radiating from his girlfriend's face.

"Huh? Oh yeah, permits," Kagome muttered following him out of the break room. Turning back to her friend she waved, "Bye Sango. We'll see you later I guess. Oh, and congratulations again!"

Sango just shook her head as Inuyasha and Kagome headed out of the office, "Oh, she's got it bad."

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Kagome and Inuyasha returned with the information from city hall late in the afternoon. By the time they got down to finding the building most recently constructed, most of the agents in the office were headed home. They had narrowed their search down to two buildings constructed only a few weeks before and two others that were completing renovations within the week.

"Well, at least we're not searching the hundreds you thought we would," Kagome said cheerfully to a tired Inuyasha.

"But we still don't know what we're looking for or what we'll be walking into," Inuyasha said stretching back. "We'll have to compile a team. Myouga will have to agree. But I think we should wait until next week to propose anything."

"And what exactly would you be proposing, Taisho?" Kagome asked giving him a sly smile.

He refused to take the bait, "Well, Higurashi, I did say I should make you my love slave. We could make that legal, you know."

Her smile faltered and she paled considerably, not knowing whether he was joking or not, "What are you saying, Inuyasha?"

"This," he said leaning close enough to capture her lips gently. She sighed and opened her mouth to accept him.

"Now why is it that I'm always the one that catches you two making out like a couple of teenagers?" a voice asked from the aisle.

Inuyasha and Kagome looked up at a smiling Sango, the two blushing slightly at the thought of being caught.

"I just came by to say goodnight. I'm heading home, and I suggest you two do the same," she said walking away. She turned to call over her shoulder, "Maybe a cold shower would help, hmm?"

"You know a shower doesn't sound half bad," Inuyasha whispered in her ear causing a shiver to run up her spine.

She turned to look at him, blushing when she caught sight of the desire reflected in his eyes, "She's right though. She's only been the one to catch us so far. But someone else might. We should try to keep a low profile. Don't you think?"

"You're right. Come on, Higurashi. Let's call it a night," he said gathering the paperwork.

They left the office a few minutes later, and left alone in the parking lot Inuyasha snaked his arm around Kagome's waist.

"Inuyasha, we just agreed we'd keep us low profile," she reprimanded.

"I know, but I just wanted to make sure you're staying at my place tonight," he offered.

"I said I'd come over, not stay over," she said stopping to look up at him.

"But I can't let you stay at your place. I'm to protect you and I can't do that when you're by yourself in your apartment. You'll stay with me until we can get this guy," he said, nodding as if to confirm his idea.

Kagome clenched her fists as her left eye twitched, "Taisho, I can handle myself. I am a federal agent after all. And I kicked your butt the other day in a spar."

She expected him to retort. Instead he took her hands in his and made her look him in the eye, "Please stay with me, Kagome. I don't know what I would do if you were hurt."

"Inuyasha," she whispered to him. "Alright, but I need to stop at my apartment to collect some things. I can't keep borrowing your clothes."

"You could just walk around the apartment not wearing anything at all," he suggested with an absent look, obviously fantasizing about her doing just that.

"Watch it, Taisho," she warned. He gave her a quick kiss before heading to his motorcycle they had left at headquarters the night before.

He followed Kagome back to her apartment and walked her up the stairs to wait for her to gather some of her belongings. When they reached her door he heard Kagome gasp.

"What's wrong?" he asked when he saw her alarmed expression.

"My door is open. I could've sworn I locked it this morning," she whispered drawing her weapon. Inuyasha pulled his weapon as well and stepped in front of her.

"Keep me covered. I'll go in first to see if anyone's here. I'll give you a signal to follow," he said keeping a hand on her waist to make sure she stayed behind him.

She nodded as he stepped into the dark apartment. Inuyasha could see light coming from her bedroom but no shadows moving. He scanned the living room, seeing no one was there signaled for Kagome to enter as well.

Inuyasha swept through the apartment quickly, checking the kitchen, bedroom, and bath. Finding no one there he turned back to where Kagome was standing and nodded his approval for her to walk around the apartment.

Kagome gasped when she saw her bedroom. All of her clothing, her pictures, and some precious belongings were thrown about the room. Drawers lay open, her closet was almost empty, and her pillows were ripped to shreds.

"Why did they do this? What were they looking for?" she asked to no one in particular.

"Is anything missing?" Inuyasha asked.

"I don't know. I just don't want to be here. Inuyasha?" Kagome turned to him her face pale, almost ghost like.

"Alright Kagome. Get some clothes together, we'll get you out of here," he said pulling her close for a hug.

He let her pack some things while he went to see what was messed up in the rest of the apartment. He turned on a lamp in the living room and saw her normally tidy coffee table in complete disarray. Her perfectly placed photographs hung askew on the wall. He did a double take on the wall. That's not right.

There was an extra picture hanging on the wall but through the dim light cast by the lamp Inuyasha could not see what it was. He moved closer and frowned when he saw the picture was being held to the wall with a dagger. He wanted to growl in anger when he saw what image the photo had captured.

Kagome came into the living room with a duffle bag when she saw Inuyasha staring at her wall. "Inuyasha?"

He turned towards her, his face set in a deep scowl of anger. His eyes betrayed him though, and she saw a clear look of fear.

"He knows we've been together, Kagome," he said slowly.

She moved closer to him and saw a photo hung on her wall with something, "I don't understa," she gasped, as she was unable to finish her sentence.

She stared at an image of herself, straddling what she could only imagine being Inuyasha. Her head was thrown back in ecstasy in the photo but she was easily identifiable.

"Oh no," was all she could get out before a sob stifled all other thought. Inuyasha wrapped her in his arms protectively.

"Let's get you to my place, Kagome," he said trying to sound as soothing as possible.

"But he obviously knows where you live, too," she whispered.

"He knew last night, too. But he didn't do anything. Because I'm there to protect you," he said quietly. Inuyasha ripped the photo off the wall before turning back to her. He led her from her apartment, picking up the duffle bag on the way out and down to his motorcycle.

"We'll leave your Jeep here. My bike's faster if we need to go somewhere," he said helping her on his ride.

They drove to Inuyasha's apartment in silence, ate a dinner of Ramen in silence, and changed for bed silently. Both exhausted from the day and worried about their future they both climbed into bed and held each other close. Few words were spoken, those that were had been whispered endearingly. Sweet kisses were exchanged and caresses were shared until the two young lovers fell asleep in each other's arms, restless to find what horrors would surround them next.

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So, that's it for Chapter 15! I hope you like it and again I apologize to the Nth degree for the ridiculously long wait! I was hoping to get this done before I go off into the real world. But we'll see where it takes us. ~BakaInuGirl