InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Minoue ❯ Best Laid Plans ( Chapter 37 )

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Chapter 37: Best Laid Plans(Warning: Some Yaoi)

 

 

Naraku was a patient man, but even his was wearing thin. Suikotsu was supposed to have been back over a week earlier, and yet he still had not returned. Bankotsu refused to send any of his other men to the shrine, and looking them over, Naraku could understand why. All of them stuck out like a sore thumb in one way or another. He'd thought about going himself, but he really didn't like to get involved any more until he had to - especially since he wanted to be completely unknown and be a complete surprise when he eventually did visit the shrine. He wanted to go there only once and that was when his plan was in place to retrieve the Shikon no Tama, which would grant his greatest wish. He'd been working so carefully on his wish, too, and was certain he finally had it worded perfectly. The more he had thought about it, the more he realized that the simpler it was, the more likely it was to be granted. He scowled and pushed his empty glass aside as he waited for Bankotsu to return. The mercenary had called earlier and said he was on his way back.

 

 

Bankotsu wasn't sure how he was going to explain this. He had gone to fetch his doctor back but was returning empty handed. He was not looking forward to facing Naraku, but he knew it had to be done. It was with trepidation that he entered the house and climbed the stairs to where he knew he would find the boss waiting.

 

“Well, where is he?” Naraku demanded when Bank crested the top of the stairs.

 

The leader of the Seven sighed and stuck his hands in his pockets and looked at the floor. “He refused to come.”

 

Naraku stood up so abruptly his chair fell over. “What! What do you mean, `he refused to come'?”

 

“Just that - he refused to leave. I couldn't exactly drag him back because there were too many witnesses,” Bankotsu informed him as he walked over and set upright the fallen chair.

 

Naraku sat back down. “You didn't say where he is.”

 

“At an orphanage,” replied the mercenary.

 

“How the fuck did he end up there? I thought he had gone to patch up some gang member,” Naraku commented, his mind already considering other possibilities to find out what he wanted.

 

Bankotsu was uneasy. He knew Naraku could and would kill him at the drop of a hat. “He was actually on his way back here a couple of days earlier than he originally thought he would be able to return. Do you remember the day that bus went off the bridge and into the river? Well, he saw it happen. He jumped in and pulled out the kids that couldn't get out, performed CPR on a couple of them that had stopped breathing, and then saved the life of the driver who would have bled to death. The kids were all from an orphanage and in the custody of the state. They asked him to accept the open position for a doctor there when they found out he didn't really have a job or a home.”

 

“He doesn't have a medical license any more! They can't do that!” Naraku roared.

 

“They were so impressed by his actions that his case is being reviewed. He'll probably have his license to practice back by the end of the month. In the meantime, they're giving him room and board. I tried, but I could not convince him to return with me. Treating children was always his passion.” Bankotsu fell silent and waited for the chips to fall where they may.

 

Naraku actually sighed. “I thought your counterpart might have made the doctor a better offer, and it could be taken care of in the usual manner. There would be no reason for him to stay if the person who was hiring him was dead. Killing a known thug would probably have gone unnoticed, but we probably couldn't say the same for an orphanage full of children.”

 

Bank shook his head. “No sir, we couldn't. That's why I didn't argue with him too much in front of anyone - I didn't want to draw attention to myself. You know, I could go back to the shrine if I had to. It's been long enough that maybe the old man wouldn't remember me.”

 

Naraku shook his head. “No, I've been thinking about an alternative plan just in case.” He picked up the phone and quickly dialed a number. “I hate fucking voicemail,” he muttered under his breath. Then sounding as cheerful as he could, he said, “Kikyou, give me a call when you get this. I need for you to check on something for me. In fact, I may need for you to meet up with Bankotsu since he really understands the details more fully than I do. Thanks, love.” Naraku turned the phone off and set it back down. “You agree she would be a suitable choice?”

 

The mercenary scratched his chin. “As long as no one there knows who she is. It might not be good for a former girlfriend to run into the current fiancée.”

 

“You'll just have to make certain that doesn't happen.” Naraku moved to the desk that held the computer and sat down, turning his back to Bankotsu.

 

Frowning, Bank headed back downstairs to his office.

 

~ ^~^ ~

 

“Kagome, I insist on walking you home. In fact, Souta should have stayed,” InuYasha said as he finished putting everything away. “I wish we could just go in and grab Naraku and get Kanna and Kohaku back for Kagura and Sango.”

 

Kagome sighed and waited. It was Thursday evening and classes were over. Secretly she was glad the hanyou was walking her home. They'd all been on edge since they'd found out Naraku was certain the jewel was at the shrine. However, like Sesshomaru said, they couldn't just storm the house he was holed up in with no real reason. The majority of those there were human, and they would need a reason to go in. Legally, Kanna was of age and there of her own free will - or at least she was the last time Kagura saw her. The hospital had released Kohaku to Naraku, and he had gone with him willingly. The Daiyoukai had checked with his contacts in the local police department, and there were no warrants of any kind out for the men in Naraku's employ. In addition, they had cleaned up so well after themselves when they abandoned the mountain hideout that there was no evidence of any kind as to who had murdered the household occupants and then lived there for who knows how long. All they could do right now was to wait for Naraku to make his move. Then they would have a reason to go after him. Unfortunately, it looked like he would have to prove himself to be a threat, first.

 

“Kagome?” InuYasha had gently grasped her by the shoulders and turned her to face him. “Are you all right?”

 

The miko cupped his face and pulled it to hers for a soft kiss. “Yeah, I was just thinking about everything is all. It's so hard just waiting for something to happen.”

 

The hanyou rubbed the pad of his thumb across her cheek. “I know, but it's what we have to do for now. We'll just have to be prepared the best we can. I think we'll have to talk to Souta again and remind him not to run off on his own. We don't know how much they know about your family and your routines. The bastard has already grabbed two younger siblings. It's worked for him before, so there's no reason for him not to consider trying it again.”

 

Kagome's heart jumped in her chest. “I didn't think about that. Maybe you had better be the one to talk to him. He listens to you more than anyone. At least Sango let Miroku drive her home even though she has Kirara with her. Those two are getting along really well, don't you think?”

 

“I have to admit that I never thought I would see Miroku settle for one woman, but I think it would kill him if anything happened to her. He really has changed since she showed up here,” InuYasha commented. “And I'll talk to Souta if you think it would do more good than you or your mom or the old man. I have to admit the kid has hardly ever given me any trouble - even with the normal stuff for a boy his age.”

 

That made the miko giggle. “That's because he worships the ground you walk on. He can't wait for us to be married so you'll be his brother-in-law. He loves you, you know.”

 

“I'm glad someone does.” The hanyou couldn't help but to smirk.

 

Kagome playfully slapped his chest. “You know what I mean. Come on. We'd better go if you want to see if Mama has any supper left.”

 

~ ^~^ ~

 

“Thanks so much for bringing me home, Miroku,” Sango said softly. “Would you like to come up for a few minutes?”

 

Kirara meowed in agreement.

 

Miroku almost said no, but then decided under the circumstances it might be a good idea. “Yes, I think I will make sure you are safely inside.”

 

He had come around to open the car door for her. Once Kirara had hopped down from her lap, he extended his hand to help her out of the vehicle.

 

They were silent as they walked side by side though Miroku allowed Sango to go through the door held open by the attendant ahead of him and then followed her to the elevator with Kirara leading the way. He couldn't help but to chuckle. “She knows where home is, doesn't she?”

 

Sango smiled as she reached down to drag her fingers across the two-tail cat's back. “She should. She did decide she wanted to live with me, and I'm happy she did.”

 

Kirara twitched her tails and looked up at Sango, mewing as if in agreement.

 

“I'd say she's happy with the arrangement, too,” Miroku suggested.

 

“That's what she said.” Sango bent over and scooped the cat up in her arms as the elevator doors opened.

 

He just smiled and shook his head as he followed her on.

 

~ ^~^ ~

 

Kikyou looked uneasily at the blinking phone. She had been home when it rang, but when she saw the number on the Caller ID, she'd decided to let it go to voice mail. Currently she was wishing that she still had an answering machine to screen calls, rather than it going to the telephone system's voice mail where she had to call in to retrieve her messages. Bankotsu had his own phone line with a different number, so she was certain it really was Naraku calling her. Coming to the conclusion she probably shouldn't let it wait any longer, she picked up the phone, selected “speaker” and then hit the speed dial for voice mail. After listening to the message, she decided to save it. Taking a deep breath, the real estate agent decided she might as well call him and get it over with. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad if he wanted her to meet with Bankotsu. She'd been kind of itching for an excuse to see the man again - one that didn't involve Naraku's sexual games. Scrolling down to his number on the list, she punched “call” and waited for him to answer.

 

“Yes,” she heard on the other end of the line.

 

“Hey, Babe, I'm calling like you asked. What's up?” Kikyou asked innocently.

 

“Where have you been?” Naraku demanded. “You said you'd be here to service my every need.”

 

“I was out looking at property. I don't know if you tried my cell phone or not, but there wasn't a good connection out where I was. I'm sorry I missed your call, but I do have other clients,” Kikyou reminded him. “What can I do for you?”

 

“I need to find out some information. I'd like for you to meet with Bankotsu so he can give you the details. Do you have a problem with that?” Naraku challenged.

 

“No, Naraku, not at all. In fact, I'm available this evening if he is. Did you want me to come there?” she asked.

 

“I'll have him call you to make the arrangements.” Click. The line went dead.

 

Kikyou stared at the phone in her hand. “I wonder what that was all about?” Shrugging her shoulders, she sat down in front of her computer to go through her email until Bankotsu called.

 

 

 

Naraku was irritated with the impertinence of his agent, but he needed her help, so it would not benefit him to do anything about it at the minute. Using the intercom button on the phone, he called down to Bankotsu's office. It only took a couple of buzzes for the mercenary to answer.

 

“Yes, Boss?”

 

“She said she can see you tonight. Take care of it,” Naraku ordered and closed the line before Bankotsu could even respond.

 

The hired killer started to say “Yes, Sir,” but then realized the intercom was dead already. Finding Kikyou's business card, he set it on the desk and dialed her number.

 

 

Kikyou smiled this time when she saw the number pop up on the Caller ID. “Hey, Bank, what can I do for you?” she asked in as sultry a voice as she could manage over the phone.

 

“It would be best if I met with you in person so I can explain what Naraku is looking for. You're available tonight?” Bankotsu asked as he scratched his thigh.

 

“For you I am. Did you want me to come to you, or do you want to meet somewhere away from there?” Kikyou asked, hopeful he'd want to meet her anywhere but Naraku's house.

 

“We'll have less distractions elsewhere, I think,” he said as he considered where might be a good place. “Any suggestions?”

 

Kikyou still didn't trust any of them enough to bring them home with her, but she really did have a large piece of property she was responsible for where cell phones didn't work very well. “I think I know just the place.” She proceeded to give him the address and directions. “Do you think you can find it?”

 

The mercenary grinned as he located it on the map, since he was pretty certain she didn't have plans to kill him and hide his body. “That should be satisfactory.” He glanced at his watch. “Is 7:00 all right?”

 

“That's perfect. I'd say call me if you get lost, but the cell service out there really sucks,” she responded.

 

“Don't worry, I'll find you,” Bankotsu answered as his hand moved from his thigh to his crotch.

 

“I'll see you at 7:00, then,” Kikyou confirmed.

 

“Count on it,” he answered before hanging up the phone.

 

He was thinking about his meeting and everything he needed to tell her while absent-mindedly rubbing his thickening cock. He was startled out of his thoughts when he heard his office door quietly click shut. Spinning his chair around, he found himself facing a grinning Jakotsu.

 

“Need some help with that?” his very gay underling asked.

 

Bankotsu furrowed his brow and looked at his watch.

 

“Hot date tonight?” Jakotsu pressed.

 

“More of a briefing,” Bank answered.

 

Jakotsu surmised, “That you hope will turn into a de-briefing, maybe? I'm just saying because of the condition you seem to be in… it'd be a shame to let it go.”

 

“It seems like you do owe me one,” the leader said as he stood to unfasten his belt and then his jeans. He pushed them along with his briefs down to his ankles and sat back down. He sighed in relief at his stiff cock being released from its prison.

 

“Honey, for you, I'd do it anyway,” Jakotsu said as he fell to his knees in front of him.

 

Bankotsu sighed, leaned back and closed his eyes and he felt the warm mouth engulf him. First the gay man swirled his tongue around the swollen head, taking time to tease the slit at the top before circling again. Then, sealing his lips around the cock, he applied suction and sucked, slowly moving down the shaft before coming back up and repeating the process. When he heard Bank start to pant, he wrapped his hand around the base and squeezed, moving up and down as his mouth did the same. He continued to pick up speed and apply pressure until he felt the hot salty liquid hit the back of his throat as his leader groaned in relief.

 

“All better now?” Jakotsu asked as he backed away and stood.

 

“Thanks, buddy. I was thinking about how uncomfortable that drive was going to be if I had a hard-on the entire way,” Bankotsu responded.

 

“Always glad to help, though I know you'd really rather have a hot wet pussy to put it in,” he commented off-handedly.

 

“That may be true, but I have to admit that you're a not too distant second,” Bank admitted. “Sorry I don't have time to repay the favor.”

 

Jakotsu shook his head. “Like I said, I owed you, and besides, I'm going out tonight. I found a gay bar with the most delicious men. And since you won't let me cut them up, much less kill them, they're there again when I return. I've started to look forward to it. I never thought I'd want to be with the same man twice - other than with you, Bank Baby. Of course before we were in that prison, you'd never let me do even that for you.”

 

“Yeah, it's amazing what you can learn to put up with when you have no other alternative, isn't it? But I have to admit, I do still prefer the curves of a woman. And they're so easy to manipulate once you've had sex with them. It's like they think you love them or something,” Bankotsu speculated as he pulled his briefs and jeans back into place.

 

“Well, I'm afraid I wouldn't know anything about that. I'd better get going before all of the hot guys are taken. I hope your meeting goes well,” Jakotsu said as he pulled the door open.

 

“So do I,” Bankotsu responded. “Have a good time tonight.”

 

Jakotsu grinned. “Don't worry, I will. You do the same, and I'll see you later.”

 

Bank picked his car keys up off of the desk. “Ready or not, Kikyou, here I come.”

 

 

To be continued…