InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Settling the Score ❯ Chapter Three ( Chapter 3 )

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or its other characters… they belong to Takahashi

 

Reference:

“Talking”

`Thinking'

 

Settling the Score

 

Chapter Three

 

Night's passed too slow and days wheezed by too fast for Sesshoumaru, heir and co-owner of Hashi Tech Corp.. Business meetings came and went, propositions were made and papers got signed. Yet none of it registered properly in his pre-occupied head.

 

He was worried. Not for himself for he had nothing to fear. He was concerned about his name and his company. With him being an ex-mafia Lord, and still active in some places, as well as having an ex-con as a co-owner of the corporation… Let's just say he was more than worried.

 

The news of another dead Lord, though minor as he was, unsettled him. If it wasn't for the two no longer missing women who reported to the cops, no-one would have found the fool with his skin peeled off and the rest of him sizzled to the core. The count has reached five and he doubted it would stop there. What unnerved him more than anything was how each and every one of them died in the same manner they would kill their own prey.

 

The vibration of his cell phone distracted his thoughts. Recognizing the number, he flipped the phone and answered.

 

“What do you want?”

 

The voice on the other end of the line was cold as usual. “Sesshoumaru, I'm sure you realize the latest attack has brought the assassin one step closer to the both of us.” The voice never wavered one.

 

“Unlike you, Naraku, I have nothing to fear.”

 

The Mafia Lord chuckled. “Whether you like it or not, you are related in all this as well.” Sesshoumaru had nothing to say, and so, Naraku continued. “I have reasons to believe this person is looking for the one responsible for the mass murder three years ago.”

 

Sesshoumaru did not understand what his point was. “I had nothing to do with that.”

 

“No, you didn't.” Naraku crooned. “However, I know someone related to you that did.”

 

Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed. “He had nothing to do with that.”

 

“I beg to differ.” And so he hung up.

 

`Just perfect.' Thought Sesshoumaru. Now he had even more to worry about.

 

xXxXx

 

Exhausted. That's how Kagome felt every single morning. Her nights were never long enough and her days were too long for her liking. If only she had an extra hour or two each night, she just might be able to catch-up on her sleep.

 

Her math teacher droned on and on about x and y, and abc. Kagome, however, couldn't register anything at all. She was lost to her own world again, this morning's news playing in her head from time to time. Another Lord was taken down, and she knew everyone was one step closer to sniffing out the people responsible for the massacre on the sacred grounds of her family shrine. She, along with everyone else would finally figure out who were the ones behind the murder of her family members.

 

How she missed them so…

 

“Kagome.”

 

Yuka was calling. Class had apparently ended and like usual Kagome was staring into space.

 

“Come on girl,” Eri pulled on her sleeve, breaking her out of her trance. “We're starving here.”

 

Kagome looked up at them, still semi-lost. Ayumi offered an encouraging smile. “You know I wouldn't change you for the world, Kags. However, a bit of food in your stomach might be just the thing you need. So get that look off your face and let's go!”

 

Kagome smiled as well. She loved her friends for this exact same reason. They were the ones who stuck to her. They were the ones who still believed in her.

 

They were her friends, and she was grateful.

 

xXxXx

 

“Good morning Inuyasha.” A pretty blond with too much cleavage greeted the newcomer.

 

“Hm…” A white haired young man replied back.

 

Leaning over the desk some, the pretty blond offered her best pretty smile. “Mr. Hashi is waiting for you in his office.”

 

“Whatever.” Inuyasha completely ignored her, a frown marring his face. Didn't she realize she wasn't his type?

 

He swiftly walked by his elder brother's secretary and straight into his office. Sesshoumaru had called him early in the morning, disturbing his morning ritual with… with… What was her name again? Inuyasha frowned. He always did have a bad memory when it came down to the women he slept with.

 

Walking through the double doors, Inuyasha didn't wait to be told before closing the heavy, thick and partially metal-made wooden doors. Turning around, he stared with narrowed eyes at Sesshoumaru's back, silently burning holes through the back of his brother's head for ruining what could have been a wonderful morning.

 

Inuyasha didn't last a whole of ten seconds before his impatience got the best of him.

 

“You gonna talk or are you gonna stare out that fucking window all day?”

 

“You really should watch you language, Inuyasha.”

 

“Just get to the point.”

 

Sesshoumaru stayed quiet for a while longer. He really loved the view from his office. His high-rise was the tallest in Tokyo and it was located at the center of town. From the tallest point, he could watch the whole of Tokyo. His office view, however, it was located in such a way that he could see the sun rise and set. Now, if only Inuyasha took the time to admire such sights… A light taping from someone's foot reminded him of his company.

 

Sesshoumaru turned and eyed his younger brother. Giving him half the company's ownership was a big risk, but it was something their father wanted. Sesshoumaru was not one to dishonor his family. Inuyasha on the other hand…

 

“I'm still waiting.” Both Inuyasha's eyebrows rose as he stated his impatience in a sing-song voice.

 

Turning away from his younger brother, Sesshoumaru finally spoke. “How would you like to go for a long vacation in Europe, or maybe in America?”

 

Inuyasha wasn't one to be fooled that easily. Narrowing his eyes, a smirk covered his beautiful face. “What's wrong, Sesshoumaru. Already regretting giving me my half of things? Already trying to get rid of me?”

 

“Don't be foolish.” Sesshoumaru kept his gaze on the busy street of East Tokyo. “I simply want you out of my hair until these assassinations come to an end.” Inuyasha raised a skeptical brow. “I have reason to believe this assassin might come after you and—”

 

Inuyasha growled, cutting him off. “I ain't afraid of no fucking killer!” He felt as if his pride got hit by a major blow and from his own brother no-less. “Besides,” he took a stand, crossing his arm with is nose up in the air, “Unlike you, I never was and never will be a Mafia Lord.” Turning back to his brother, Inuyasha pressed on. “They are the ones being targeted. Not me.”

 

Sesshoumaru remained indifferent to the sudden outburst. “My sources say this individual is looking for the ones responsible for the Terror Attack on the Higurashi Shrine.”

 

Inuyasha's hackles rose. “You know I wasn't responsible for that.” Then his eyes narrowed. “Or do you doubt me in that too.”

 

“You might not have been the responsible one behind it, but you were somehow related.” Turning once more to face his brother, Sesshoumaru went on. “This person is killing everyone who stands in his way and anyone who was involved in some manner or another.” Still keeping his cool, he approached his younger brother. “We have nothing to fear, but our father's empire is another story. If you have any respect what-so-ever for your old man, you will leave this country until things calm down.”

 

The younger of the two Hashi brothers had no intentions of backing down. Stubbornness set in his feature, Inuyasha walked up to his brother. “I did nothing wrong and have wasted over two years of my life for that. I ain't about to run and hide now.” With that said, Inuyasha walked out, never once looking back.

 

Sesshoumaru exhaled a breath he didn't know he was holding. He had hoped Inuyasha wouldn't have fought him with his decision. `Then again...' he thought to himself, if his brother would have simply accepted this option, Sesshoumaru would have thought Inuyasha to be sick.

 

He turned back to his window and let the peaceful sight wash over him.

 

xXxXx

xXxXx

 

A.N.

Here's another chap. I only got a total of two reviews for my first two chaps. I would, however, appreciate much more before the next update. I want to know what you think. This is just the beginning, so don't turn away yet.

 

Thank you to:

crazed inuyashafan girl (FF.net) Sorry for the late update. I wasn't in town and also very disappointed at getting only two reviews. Your questions will be answered though. Stay tuned and find out.

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