InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Choosen one ❯ the Picture ( Chapter 10 )

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Chapter 10-The picture

Three weeks later, Sam sat in the middle of Akira's futon surrounded by files. These were the people who know that Sesshomaru was going to America, and who he would be seeing. She was stumped, she had personally checked on all these people twice, perfect records and trustworthy beyond a doubt. This couldn't continue, she couldn't sleep or eat. Sesshomaru's youkai called to her and her blood so wanted to answer, but she was never left alone.

At least she was doing better, not being physically around him helped. She was no longer chained to the wall, she grimaced remembering.

*******FLASHBACK***************

Two days after the dinner, Sam told Akira goodnight. As she lay down on the futon, she knew it would be an exercise in futility. Dutifully she closed her eyes, and feigned sleep, knowing that Akira wouldn't sleep until she did. She felt bad for putting her through this, and wanted her to get a good night's sleep. Laying there she suddenly felt him, he was telling her he needed her. "Come, let's be together, I can make it better.", his Youkai called to her.

Sam took a quick peek at Akira, and stealthily slid from the futon, just as she stood, she felt cold metal snapped around her ankle. " I took the liberty of having this installed, in case you two tried this. Sam's eyes started to streak red, Akira gold-green eyes held warmth. "Do you really want dishonor? If this happens do you think you comrades will look at you the same? They'll see you as weak.", she said, "And, so will Sesshomaru."

Sam threw her head back and howled, it was filled with pain and longing, Sesshomaru realized that she had been caught trying to come to him. He withdrew his youkai, calling it back to himself. "She was coming to us, and Daibo stopped her!", his inner demon seethed. "This Sesshomaru will try again, later. Eventually, she will answer.", he told himself. Resigning himself to a long night, he turned and tried to sleep.

************End Flashback*****************


Sam was brought back to the present by the wolf. He was standing in front of her, holding a folder and whining. She reached out and took the folder from him. Opening it she realized it was the dossier sent to Sesshomaru's office in preparation for his trip. There was something missing, she drew in a sharp breath when she realized it was her picture! She bent and hugged the wolf and looked at Akira. "I must see Sesshomaru. I've found something interesting that needs checked out."

She jumped up and ran from the room, Akira and the wolf right behind her. She didn't slow down until she was in front of his office door. She rapped on the door, and walked through it at his invitation. By the time that Akira and the wolf caught up to her, she was bowing before him. "Sesshomaru-sama", she said, excitedly, "look what I found. My picture is missing from my dossier. Someone had to take it."

Sam suddenly appearing in front of him, sent his senses is a whirl, she hadn't bothered to cloak herself and he was picking up he scent and emotions. He only caught half of what she said, her mouth in motion was more interesting than what she was saying.

She stopped speaking and finally yelled, "Sesshomaru, are you listening? We have to find out who had this last. It's the lead we've been looking for." He gave her an icy glare and growled low, to show his displeasure at her outburst.

She gave him an outraged look, "Well I wouldn't yell, if YOU would pay attention when I try to tell you something. Damn good thing I've never had to work with you, I would probably try to kill you before the mission was over."

Akira laughed, "Sam, you've told him. Now let's go, and let him get to work. I'm sure he will fill you in later." Sam turned to leave at his nod, but whirled back to face him.

She looked at him and said, "Promise you will take me with you, when you go after them. I'll do anything you say, I swear." She gave him a meaningful look, "Anything." Then she turned, not waiting for an answer, and walked out of the room as fast as she came.

Sesshomaru was stunned. Did she just offer herself in exchange for the right to go with him? "Do it.", his inner demon whispered. He had every intention of it, he wasn't passing up the opportunity. He would find a reason to take her, so he could save face with her sister. He sighed and picked up the phone and started tracking the offices the dossier had traveled through.

He had tracked it down by his third call. the phone rang once and the voice on the other end answered, "Security; Noritake, Osamu speaking. How may I help you?"

"This Sesshomaru would know who had access to your office when I was planning my trip to America?", he questioned.

"No one, my Lord. I lock my office door even for the smallest break. I leave no files in plain sight either.", was the reply.

"Send me the surveillance tapes from the days prior to my departure. The ones for your office, I want them by the end of the day.", Sesshomaru said.

"Yes, my Lord. Right away.", Osamu replied, ending the call.

Osuma gave a look of regret to the young panther deva seated in front of him. "I'm sorry, Shun, I must cancel. Lord Sesshomaru needs something taken to his private estate today. It's about that dog trainer that's there.", he said.

Shun feigned a small smile and said, "I understand, sometimes duty comes first." Rising to her feet she continued, "Another time, perhaps?". At his nod, she left, pushing the mail cart in front of her.

As soon as she got on the elevator, she dialed a number on her cell. " I think he's on to us, Mother. If we do this it has to be soon. I'm on my way.", she spoke into it. The elevator doors opened and she stepped out, leaving the little cart standing there.

**********three hours later*************


A knock on Akira's door yielded a young mouse demon. He bowed deeply to Akira and Sam, looking at the latter with such awe, Sam laughed.

"Well, come in.", Sam said. He never moved. Sam had enough of it, "Either tell me why you are here, or I'll kill you for wasting my time.", she snapped at him.

That woke him up, "Maruco-san, Sesshomaru-sama requests you review these for anything out of the ordinary.", he said. Handing her the tapes.

Sam gave him a brilliant smile, "Thank you so much. I appreciate your timely attention to my needs." The mouse almost past out from shock. This would be something to tell his children, how he met the great Maruco, and lived to tell about it. He bowed deeply to her again, and left.

She put the first tape in and sat down for what would prove to be a long night. By Three AM, she was bored out of her mind, until that little panther demon, did something suspicious. She picked the lock on the office door, and went inside. Sam woke Akira, together they went in search of Sesshomaru.

They found him on the phone, in his office. He had a strange look on his face, when he ended the call. "I have found something. Watch this.", Sam said, going to the player. She popped in the tape, and hit play.

Sesshomaru watched in silence until Shun's face popped up. Sam stopped the tape, "I know her from somewhere. I can't place her.", she said.

"I know her. She was in my employ until a few hours ago, when she just disappeared. She worked in the mail room. Her name is Shun, she is from the Panther Deva tribe. Her mother is Shunran.", Sesshomru said.

"And her uncle is Shuron. The same one I had removed from Lord Beeson's service in disgrace.", Sam said. At Sesshomaru's look, she continued, "He attempted certain "liberties" with me. That's why I only worked with mated youkai."

Sesshomaru's eyes changed to blood red, his fangs and claws elongated at her words. She could feel his rage, but it wasn't directed at her. "This Sesshomaru will kill him, for touching what is mine.", he growled. He reached out and ran one claw lightly down her cheek. "Pack, you leave now.", he said to Akira.

"Come, child. Let's do what needs to be done.", she said, tugging gently on Sam. Sam looked to Sesshomaru, pleading look in her eye, asking to stay with him.

"Go, help your sisters pack. Come to me when they go.", he said to her. Sam nodded, and relented to Akira, letting herself be lead from the room.

Nikki was already packing when Sam got to her room. Jeremy was with her and he looked a little scared. She gave an encouraging smile to him, and told him to go help Chumani pack. When he left, she grabbed Nikki and said, "I'm staying here with Sesshomaru. Now, before you get upset, listen to me. You told me to show him who I am. Nikki this is part of who I am. He'll understand this part of me best. I need to stay here with him, it's my place." She smiled at her sister, and Nikki understood.

She had tears in her eyes, but hugged her sister. "I hope this works for you. I want you to be happy. You haven't been happy in so long. Remember, we love you.", Nikki said. she finished packing and they went to Kohana and Chumani's rooms.

Kohana saw the look on Nikki's face, and said to Sam, "You're staying here with him, aren't you?" He took on a stubborn look, "Then I stay, too."

Sam's look became distressed, "No, Kohana go with Nikki and Chumani. What if they are followed? You need to protect them. You know the rules, new fathers protect. The others hunt. Do your job, not mine.", she snapped.

He laughed, "Ok, you win. I suppose you will need these.", he said. He pulled a bag out from the cupboard. Inside it was her knives and axes.

She smiled and hugged him. "You are the most thoughtful brother on earth. Do your job well."

"If you do yours, I won't have to do mine. Remember that.", he grinned at her.

Sam hugged everyone and left, leaving Jeremy confused. Kohana laughed and said, "Remember all the stories I told you of the Maruco I work with?" At his nod, Kohana said, "Your Aunt Sam is Maruco."

Hearing this Jeremy stood up straighter and the fear left his face. "If she can do that. Then I can be brave for her.", he thought. Kohana didn't miss the change in the boy, and thought maybe he should start training him.

Sam stopped in her room and changed into all black, hooked her axes in her belt, and the knives placed in various sheaths strapped to her body.

Arriving back at Sesshomaru's office, she knocked and entered. Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, a panther demon, and a eagle demon were there. She stopped and bowed low before them. Inuyasha gave her a grin, and she grinned back.

Sesshomaru introduced Sam to his generals. "At your service. What's the plan?", she asked. A gleam appeared in her eyes, something akin to glee. The general's had heard of her, but had never met a human seem so happy to be going into battle.

"This Sesshomaru wishes you to remain at his side during any skirmishes. I wish to witness your abilities for myself. As for the rest of you, you know your orders and you are dismissed.", they bowed and left leaving Sesshomaru and Sam alone together.

Sam felt very shy, dropping her head, remembering what she had said to him earlier. She saw his feet as he stepped in front of her, felt his hand lifting her chin, then his lips were on hers and she was lost. His kiss was gentle, he slowly explored her mouth.

Her knees gave way, and she would have fallen, but Sesshomaru's embrace held her up. Heat rushed to her core, and she moaned. He broke the kiss and looked at her, "That is only the beginning. You will be mine when this is over." She looked into his eyes, shuddered with desire, and nodded her head.

The knock at the door was not unexpected. "My Lord, there has been engagement on the northern perimeter and security has been breached. ", an unknown guard said.

Sesshomaru said, "You are dismissed. Return to your post." He became fascinated in Sam, her eyes began streaking red and took on a feral look. A small grin took over her lips, and he could have sworn that a little fang appeared in her mouth. Her body began to quiver with anticipation for the battle. As if her excitement were contagious, Sesshomaru's eyes began to change, fangs and claws elongating.

He turned from her, knowing if he didn't, he would take her now. He told his inner demon to calm itself, "We have other business first. When we take her, it will be when we can enjoy her at our leisure, not before then.", he thought. For once his inner demon didn't argue back. He grabbed both Tenseiga and Bakusaiga, slipping them in place.

He didn't expect to see Sam in warpaint when he turned back around to her, but there she stood. One half of her face was all black and the other had a white bear claw painted on it. she laughed at his face. "First and foremost, my Lord.", she said, "I am Sioux, I fight with the old ways. This is our way. Please, understand, I will not be directly at your side, but you will be able to see me. A lot of my technique is in guerrilla warfare. I hit and run, so to speak."

He nodded his head and said, "Come, let's go. I wish this to be done with this." He turned and headed for the battle sounds, with Sam right behind him. Neither noticed the wolf, hot on their heels.