InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forever a Shadow ❯ For Family ( Chapter 12 )

12.For Family

 

 

It felt unnatural for Sesshomaru to actually be behind the wheel of his brothers' car, the great Inuyoukai despised driving himself anywhere, anytime, yet for this outing discretion was the prime factor. If his limousine was spotted in the neighborhood, which he was heading to, the impressive vehicle would definitely be taken notice of, and Sesshomaru could not have that. Unfortunately the Porsche would be noticed, if he was an idiot and left it in the well-lit streets, however he was no fool.

 

 

Unfortunately Sesshomaru did not have the time to rent another vehicle, so using his brothers Porsche was his only vehicle to use, at such a late hour of the night, it was 4:17 when he drove into the middleclass neighborhood of cookie cutter homes, with poorly manicured lawns, however it was still winter. The home Sesshomaru stopped in front of was beige two-story, the upper floor was dark, but lights burned brightly in the front windows of the house. Driving away from the home he would soon be visiting he drove to a darkened section of the neighborhood that was still under construction. Sesshomaru shut off the engine, stepping out into the chilly early morning air; the two-block stroll hopefully would be unnoticed. Sesshomaru walked in the night stopping at the house where the investigator lived, he stared at the house wondering if he was doing the right thing, he then thought of his Rin being in the same predicament that Kikyo found herself now, it would not be tolerated, and the bastard knew something. Information that would hopefully enlighten Sesshomaru within the coming moments why his family was being followed, who wanted to harm his clan?

 

 

The great Inuyoukai stood on the dark porch, after a brief moment he softly knocked, wondering if anyone within the home was truly awake, after a few more minutes passing a voice came from the other side of the door.

 

 

“What did you forget pup?” The front door flung open, and the man known to Sesshomaru as Naraku stood before him, his face quickly turning to shock. “You.”

 

 

 

Sesshomaru breeched the threshold quietly shutting the door, as the stunned Naraku dropped the burning cigarette that hung on his lips. The bewildered Naraku swooped down returning the burning smoke to his lips, his hand trembling as he locked eyes with one of the most powerful men in the world, yet he was no mortal, he was all true blooded youkai, and unfortunately the brother in law to the woman who had owned his heart, only to wound it later. The calculating, yet indecipherable, look on Sesshomaru's face chilled the investigator to the bone; silently, hidden in his heart he cursed his nephew for breathing life into the ill-formed plan.

 

 

Trying to speak, yet his mouth felt as if it was filled with sand, all Naraku could produce was a guttural grunt, making him sound like a moron.

 

 

“As eloquent as this one would expect.” Sesshomaru glanced into the lit living room, a TV screen flashed and the sound blared. “No manners I see as well.”

 

 

“What the fuck are you doing in my house? I'll call the cops if you don't get out.” Naraku tried to regain his voice, yet the threat was hollow and Sesshomaru knew it.

 

 

“Oh please do call the mortals law enforcement, this one is quite positive that you are still a person of interest in my sister in laws case.” Sesshomaru followed a visibly nervous Naraku into the living room Sesshomaru took a crumb-covered recliner closest to the door, a look of disgust passed momentarily across his face, as he swept away debris. Naraku went pale as he sat to Sesshomaru's left.

 

 

“Listen Mr.Chikara, Kikyo hired me in the beginning of December, she wanted me to look into her husbands late nights, its really a pretty standard job, I do them all the time. You'd be surprised the percentage of men screwing around on their wives, or girlfriends, even boyfriends. When Kikyo requested my services, who was I to decline such a stunning specimen of the human female. I mean hell have you looked at her, I mean really looked at her?” Naraku's voice faded as he envisioned the nymph that had haunted his every dream for over a decade, he even forgot that he was in the scrutinizing gaze of the great Sesshomaru. Coming back to his senses Naraku could swear the InuTaisho's eyes were glowing dimly as Naraku sat like a moron daydreaming about the wife of his little brother. “Listen Sesshomaru,” Sesshomaru's gaze hardened even further at Naraku calling him by his first name. “I mean Mr.Chikara, I had nothing to do with the accident, it was just that, an accident. So could you please leave my home before my wife wakes up and has my balls for this.” Naraku could not control the quiver in his voice, or the fact that he continued to sweat, it was nervous tension that the investigator could not hold back.

 

 

“You seem so very tense for having nothing to do with my family's predicament.” Sesshomaru took notice as a bead of sweat trickled down the side of Naraku's face.

 

 

“I'm not tense, I mean how the hell am I supposed to act like when one of the worlds most powerful people is sitting in my living room? Happy?” Naraku fidgeted with a worn thread on the couch's armrest, he could no longer bring himself to look Sesshomaru in the face. He knew he was in far too deep, the Taiyoukai was in his home, what the hell was he to do now?

 

 

Trying to be inconspicuous Naraku slid his hand down into the couch cushions, elated when his fingers felt the cold steel of the snub nose .38 that rested there. However it would be insanity to pull a gun on a youkai of Sesshomaru's standing, but Naraku found himself backed into a corner, he was mortified, and fearing for not only his life, but Kagura's as well. Sesshomaru was not in his home in the early morning hours for a friendly visit, these were the hours when people died, only to be remembered on the 5 a.m. news for 30 seconds. His sleeping Kagura, above them unaware of the danger her husband had put her in, she had nothing to do with any of this, she didn't even know about his past with the breathtakingly, exquisite Kikyo, their relationship seemed a lifetime ago, yet the misery Kikyo caused, Naraku felt each day.

 

 

She was Naraku's secret, she was his shame, she caused him all of his pain, and she would sacrifice more than just her life.

 

 

How had everything turned to shit so fast? Yes, Naraku harbored years of depraved feelings for Kikyo, yes he wished for her to feel the humiliation, and crippling embarrassment that she put him through, and okay, yes, he wished in the end it would be by his own hand that she died. The idea of leaving her darling daughters Motherless brought joy to his darkened heart, but the InuTaisho, butting his nose in was definitely not in Naraku's plan. It was Kouga who wanted the destruction of the Inu clan, it was the devious pup that was causing him problems, and the big problem sitting in Naraku's home, threatening in the smug way the rich always do. Naraku knew he never should have trusted his nephew; hell the boy committed his own Mother for being depressed rather than help her like a devoted son should. Naraku felt like a dim-witted fool, the kid was screwing him over all along, and he played right into Kouga's plan, Naraku was to take the fall, and suddenly end up dead he imagined. There was no amount of money worth bring the great Taiyoukai down upon his family, even his perverse love for Kikyo had no value if he ended up deceased.

 

 

Naraku's head was swimming, he felt the eyes of Sesshomaru boring holes into him, the situation was deteriorating rapidly, and Naraku was at a loss. Finally Naraku lifted his head to meet the gaze from Sesshomaru, the look on the youkai's flawless face enough to turn Naraku to stone; down was the guise used by youkai to hide their true features form mortal eyes, the noble marking on the high cheek bones, and the crescent upon Sesshomaru's forehead, he stood as the leader of the Inu clan, an air of aristocracy surrounding him. Sesshomaru could not help but notice his prey shiver uncontrollably, and the smell of fear that radiated off of Naraku, soon the bastard would crack.

 

 

“Confess your sins to this Sesshomaru, release what torments your soul and perhaps you will live to see the coming day.” Sesshomaru straightened himself to his full height, his eyes narrowing to slits as he stood, commanding Naraku's respect.

 

 

Trembling Naraku yanked the weapon from its hiding place; still sitting on the couch he pointed the weapon at the InuTaisho's chest. Sesshomaru actually smiled, his fangs showing through the grin, it was the most terrifying sight Naraku had ever seen in a very long time.

 

“You dare pull a mortal weapon on this one? Your idiocy knows no bounds. It may be the 21st century, but I've owned you pathetic lower class ass for well over six hundred years. Wretched creature, do you think a mere bullet could do me harm?” The grin turned to a glower. “If you wish to try your luck, by all means shoot, but you will be long dead before the bullet even leaves the chamber I Sesshomaru promise you that.”

 

 

Naraku's hands shook uncontrollably, and the gun felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds, his youkai sight blurring as cold sweat from his forehead trickled into his eyes. What was he doing? Sesshomaru was going to kill him, and Kagura would find his mangled body when she awoke, what a pleasant thought.

 

 

“Listen Sess--, I mean Mr.Chikara, Kikyo hired me for a simple surveillance on Inuyasha, she knew he was seeing someone, I just gave her the proof. Really I had nothing to do with the accident, I would never hurt Kikyo, and I could never hurt Kikyo.” God he was lying through his teeth, but he hoped Sesshomaru bought it, he did not feel like dying right now, dropping the gun into his lap Naraku lowered his head waiting for a death blow, there was nothing Naraku could do to stop it, if Sesshomaru wished him dead, he was a corpse. “I gave you're guys the film, I cooperated with the cops, I've done nothing wrong.” Naraku whispered, humbling himself even further.

 

 

“You are a liar, and you take this one for a fool. You seem to know Kikyo better than you are letting on, there is more to your story than you wish to divulge.”

 

 

“There is client confidentiality Mr.Chikara, you should really know who you are threatening.” Naraku calmed himself, regaining his composure, how dare this bastard barge into his house like this and threaten him! This crap never would have happened a few centuries ago, Naraku was never so easily swayed by fear, what the hell happened to him?

 

 

“Do not give me that confidentiality crap Naraku, we are far beyond the reach of mortal law, I am the only law you need worry about. I suggest you find your tongue or my claws will find it for you, it had been far too long since they have been imbedded in youkai flesh.” Sesshomaru flexed his clawed fingers allowing the knuckles to crack harmoniously.

 

 

Naraku held back the shudder that raced through his muscles in response to the sound. With a daring Naraku had not felt in some time, or maybe it was simply lack of common sense, he stood glaring into the eyes of Sesshomaru. “Get out.”

 

 

Sesshomaru laughed, or that was what Naraku made of the peculiar sound that came from the now smiling InuTaisho, the youkai's eyes were alight with anticipation, and Naraku knew he had pushed his limits with the powerful youkai lord.

 

“Oh hell.” Naraku muttered under his breath as he felt himself being yanked off of his feet, moving through the air for what seemed an eternity until he felt the crack of his spine impact the stonework of the fireplace. His lings burned and throbbed throughout his entire chest, knowing full well most of his ribs had been broken. “Shit.”

 

 

“You have thirty seconds before I begin tearing you limb from limb. Now enlighten me.” Sesshomaru's hand tightened around the throat of his prey, he had no qualms about killing one lower of his station. Sesshomaru had not felt so alive for the first time in over a hundred years, the blood lust enflamed each of his youkai senses, hell he might as well kill him for the fun of it any way.

 

 

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Kagome awoke with a start in a strange bed, the clock at the bed side said it was a little after six, on the walls were hundreds of charcoal and pastel drawings of women both youkai and human, really good drawings Kagome thought to herself, but then again she was no art critic. Kagome glanced down realizing she wore an oversized t-shirt, she was very confused as she glanced around the room, the sleepy fog in her head clearing only briefly before the nausea drove her from the warm sheets in a mad dash to find a toilet. Stumbling in the hallway Kagome found the bathroom only seconds before retching.

 

 

A soft tap on the door made Kagome pull herself out of the toilet bowl, oh god was she getting the flu? Some of the girls at work had the flu a few weeks ago, oh damn work, I won't be that late! Screw work, I'm not going, not after the way Sango treated me, not to mention Kouga could track me down there. Then again he'd track me down where ever I go. A knock again drew her attention from pouting.

 

 

“Ms. Kagome? Are you okay in there?”

 

 

It was the guy from last night's voice, Kagome fought to remember his name. “Shippo?” Kagome used the sink to pull herself up on shaking legs, glancing at her reflection in the mirror she gasped. “Oh my god, I look like a train wreck.”

 

 

“Kagome I have your clothes for you, I put them in my room. Feel free to use the shower, and get yourself together, just take your time my class doesn't start till 9:15, so I am making us breakfast, okay?” Still there was only silence from the bathroom. “Are you alright?”

 

 

“Yea, thanks for being so sweet Shippo, not many strangers would go out of there way to help someone like me.” Kagome just stood in disbelief that the reflection in the mirror was hers; simply saying she looked like hell was an understatement. The devil himself would be running scared if he saw her. “I didn't even drink last night and this is what happens?” She muttered to herself as she turned on the shower stripping off the borrowed shirt.

 

 

Shippo smiled when he heard the shower start, he had a vivid imagination, and Shippo decided it was nice having a beautiful houseguest even if she was human, the kitsune didn't care, and neither would his Father. The fox youth had heard Kagome thunder into the bathroom to vomit once again, that happened to be the sole reason why he had a houseguest this morning.

 

 

“She has to know she is pregnant, doesn't she? Then again she is only human.” Shippo had to find out if Kagome knew she was expecting, it could explain why she seemed as if she had no one to help her in the world. Youkai females knew almost immediately when they conceived, human women waited sometimes for months before they figured it out, or a doctor told them as much.

 

 

All the kitsune knew was that her wolf youkai intended was a pompous asshole, and the man she said she loved was married. Which man was the father of Kagome's child the ass or the adulterer? Shippo held firm to his resolve to help Kagome, no matter what, even if at first she refused, he could be very convincing when he wanted to be.

 

 

The toaster brought Shippo back to the task of breakfast, the eggs were done, the toast ready, and the bacon nice and crispy like he liked it, all he needed now was his guest.

 

 

“Good morning Shippo. Oh that smells heavenly, I'm famished.” Kagome smiled to him, lighting the kits soul, what was even better was the fact she wore his way too big Titans jersey, and jeans.

 

 

Shippo had never seen another creature as sexually appealing as the female that stood in his Fathers kitchen with luscious curves, and dripping wet hair soaking the shirt accenting the perfect roundness of each breast, she did honor to the womanly form.

 

 

“Oh my god—“ Shippo stood unblinking at Kagomes chest, not intentionally, but he was unable to turn away.

 

“No, I'm far from it Shippo, he and I don't see eye to eye right now.” Kagome smiled, going up on her tippy toes to kiss the young kit on the cheek.

 

 

“You are a nymph.” That remark brought a blush to Kagome's face as Shippo pulled out her chair for her to sit at the table.

 

 

“And you are such a gentleman, where have you been all my life Shippo? Oh, and most people would call me a Succubus, nymphs are too nice.” She gave her new friend a genuine smile as she greedily ate her breakfast, as if she hadn't eaten in months.

 

 

Shippo sat wide eyes as Kagome inhaled her food, oh yea, she was definitely expecting, and Shippo knew she was unaware, so who was he to tell her? However, the urge to tell her was becoming harder with each passing moment. He had finished his eggs just as Kagome was chowing down on the last of her toast.

 

 

“Um Kagome…” Shippo set down his fork as she raised her head to meet his gaze. “you want kids?”

 

 

Kagome smiled, finishing off the last bite of toast. “Of course, someday.” It then hit her; did she really want to have kids with Kouga? It was a depressing thought, but she was somewhat engaged to him. “Why do you ask?”

 

 

“Well, and please don't kill the messenger, but I know why you are throwing up so much.” Shippo broke eye contact.

 

 

“Yea, I figure I got the flu from work.” Kagome watched as Shippo vigorously shook his head `no' to that explanation. “Then what?” The realization slapped Kagome across the face, how could she not recognize the implications. “No fucking way!”

 

 

“Congratulations?” Shippo looked her in the eyes and smiled, as Kagome's face went even more pale.