InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ Payback ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter2: Payback

 

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Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshy and Kagura would be happily mated and working on silver haired baby number three by now…

 

 

 

`I have to find her. No matter whatever it might cost me, I have to find Kaze and when I do she is going to regret stealing from this Sesshoumaru' He thought with darkened amber eyes glinting in pure anger and hatred.

 

The dog demon grinned evilly as he knew exactly where to start to find the woman in question. He quickly took out his cell phone and used the speed dial.

 

“Hello?” A sleepy voice asked at the other end of the phone after a few rings.

 

“It's already ten in the morning. Rise and shine little brother, you and I have lots to discuss” Sesshoumaru said on a low threatening tone.

 

“Fuck Sesshoumaru is that you?” The voice at the other hand of the receiver asked in a sleep heavy raspy voice.

 

“You once more disappoint me Inuyasha. Who else could I be?” The dog demon said dryly almost rolling his eyes in irritation. “Do not worry, at the present moment this Sesshoumaru does not have the time to punish you for the little… prank you played on me. Besides the plan was carried a little too well and I therefore infer it was Miroku's idea and not yours”.

 

“Keh! Are you implying I'm stupid?” Inuyasha groaned.

 

“We will not discuss the matter of your lack of intellect as it is a subject too broad and the discussion certainly would take us most of the day. I want to know where the woman is.” The elder brother said sternly.

 

Instead of starting an argument with his brother over his previous remark, the half demon smirked as he answered “Well what do you know? Did Fluffy-sama enjoy her so much that you would want to see her again?”

 

“I assure you this Sesshoumaru would enjoy breaking your neck more.” The dog demon answered to his brother's jab. “It appears that before I threw her out of my apartment, the woman stole my flash drive. The one containing all the details of the accounts I manage…”

 

“Oh fuck! I thought the ad campaigns you personally manage are supposed to be so confidential that you barely have any records on them…” Inuyasha thought feeling a shiver of fear running down his spine.

 

The inu hanyou was aware that if Miroku and his prank had somehow negatively impacted Sesshoumaru's work, the two of them were done for. There was one thing, and one thing only that truly mattered to Sesshoumaru, and it was his job. This was the main reason why as soon as he stepped foot into the Takahashi agency, the advertising company where he, his brother and Miroku worked, Inuyasha knew that no quarreling between Sesshoumaru and he would be tolerated. But of course there always was happy hour right after work…

 

“Precisely. Now my dear idiotic brother, you are going to tell me where I can find this woman before she realizes how important the files she has in her possession are” Sesshoumaru said with an impatient sigh.

 

“Feh! I'll have to ask Miroku, he's the one that knows the girl and who talked to her boss. Let me ask him and I'll call you back to tell you where she's at” Inuyasha answered.

 

“You have ten minutes” Sesshoumaru said as he suddenly hung up on his brother.

 

 

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Sesshoumaru once more looked down in surprise at the piece of paper where he had scribbled down the address of the mysterious Kaze Inuyasha had given him. Reassured that he indeed had found the right place, with a nonchalant shrug, Sesshoumaru entered the coffee shop. When Miroku had mentioned that the woman worked during the day, the dog demon had immediately imagined he would have to step inside a sleazy strip joint. To his surprise the dog demon had just stepped into a, yes slightly old, but altogether cozy, coffee house.

 

Not bothering to sit at one of the small wooden tables, the dog demon marched inside and scrutinized any dark haired woman he came across. To his relief it did not take him long to spot Kaze, the feathers in the bun was a giveaway.... The wind demoness was frantically trying to make an espresso machine spill out its hot content, but it appeared that the she was losing her battle against the machine.

 

“Damn it!” The woman cursed loudly as she banged her fist on the machine.

 

“Woman!” Sesshoumaru hissed as he leaned against the counter behind which Kaze was working.

 

“Give me a minute I'll be right with you” She said back, not bothering to turn around. The wind sorceress was too busy trying to mop the spilled hot coffee from the counters.

 

`Just what I need. She's so going to take the money of the repairs off my paycheck! Naraku is going to be so happy…' The wind witch thought in lamentation as she looked down at the broken espresso machine.

 

Not liking one bit to be ignored by the demoness, Sesshoumaru said on a composed tone “Kaze, this Sesshoumaru wants you to return what you have taken from me”

 

The words were barely out of his mouth that the woman turned around quickly. All the color had drained from her face, and she looked as if she was going to faint.

 

“How did you…? Don't call me that. Not here! And my name's Kagura. Got it? Kagura!” The demoness snapped.

 

“I do not care for your name” Sesshoumaru answered back, even if he could not prevent his mind from straying `Kagura does suit her better than Kaze' he remarked as he took in Kagua's face. To his pleasure, the wind sorceress only had very little make up on, contrary to the previous evening. This coupled with the more covering clothes she was wearing, made Kagura more attractive to him.

 

“I don't know what you're talking about. All I know is that you should leave, now!” Kagura said nervously. She had no idea why the client who had unceremoniously thrown her out of his place just the night before would come find her.

 

“This Sesshoumaru will only leave when you have returned what you have stolen. I am magnanimous, if you return the flash drive I will not press charges” The dog demon said. Of course pressing charges had never even been an option. If the media ever came across the story of the famous and wealthy advertising mogul had important documents stolen by an escort, they would have a field day.

 

“Press charges?... Stolen?” Kagura echoed in confusion.

 

“What is the meaning of this? Okay that's the last straw. Kagura you're a sweet girl, but there's always too much drama going on around you” A young, but white haired human woman said as she walked up to the two demons.

 

“Wait Tsubaki it's not what you think. I don't know even know what the guy wants…” Kagura protested.

 

“Don't want to hear excuses” The owner of the coffee shop said raising her hand to cut Kagura. “If you're not coming in late, you're coming exhausted and so you don't give it your all. You broke the espresso machine twice and you're also always bringing your distraction of a kid with you… As if that was not bad enough you even have your boyfriend coming over. No Kagura, enough is enough. You're fired.” The white haired human rounded the counter and plunged her hand inside the cash register.

 

Tsubaki took out a few bills and handed them to the wind sorceress. “Take you stuff, your kid and leave.”

 

“Wait Tsubaki you can't do this to me. I need this job!” Kagura tried pleading.

 

“I'm sorry, but next time you'll think about it before mixing your private life…” The human interrupted herself to glare at Sesshoumaru. “And your job. I wish you well Kagura, I really do.” Without another word the human left and stepped back into her office at the back of the coffee shop.

 

The dog demon watched at the scene with an unconcerned expression on his face. A part of him realized Kagura had just been fired because of him, but another part could not help but point out that had the wind sorceress not stolen from him she would not be in the situation to begin with.

 

Just as Sesshoumaru was about to ask Kagura about his precious flash drive, he heard his cell phone ring. Knowing that only a few people used this number, he decided to answer.

 

“Mr. Takahashi, it's Maki your interim secretary” A shy voice said at the other end of the line.

 

“This Sesshoumaru is aware of who you are. What is it? And make it quick!” The dog demon said. As his golden eyes followed Kagura as she slowly took off her apron and gathered her things in her purse, he could not suppress a small pang of guilt from spreading through him.

 

“I am so very sorry sir, I just realized I forgot to put your flash drive in your briefcase yesterday. Remember you asked me to make copies… and I just… I forgot I am so sorry Mr. Takahashi” The woman said, by the tone of her voice the dog demon could tell she was on the verge of tears. Sesshoumaru could only respond with a groan of annoyance and disgust at her display of emotion.

 

“I see. Call my brother tell him to go fetch it” Without another word, the dog demon hung up. Sesshoumaru was both embarrassed and guilty, needless to say two emotions he was not familiar with. He was aware that he would have to apologize to Kagura, but he was not willing to do so.

 

“It appears this Sesshoumaru was mistaken” He simply stated before turning and walking towards the exit of the coffee shop. He had barely made two steps towards the door, that he heard Kagura walking to round the counter.

 

“You son of a bitch. You come to my workplace, insult me, get me fired and believe you can fucking get away with it?!” Kagura asked her crimson eyes burning in furry.

 

“I apologized” He stated matter-of-factly.

 

“You've got to be kidding me! Do you think that a simple apology is enough when you just messed up someone's life like that? I can tell you're loaded so to you a job as a waitress may be nothing, but that was MY life! My way of getting money, to get me out of the shit hole my life is, so thanks for destroying my life, insensitive bastard!” Without another word Kagura turned around and crouched under the counter to grab her things.

 

Sesshoumaru looked at the wind sorceress in complete astonishment. Never had someone dared talk to him in such a way before. Her words had made his guilt grow tenfold. Deciding not to deal with the uncanny negative feelings he was not accustomed to feelings churning inside him, the dog demon quickly walked out of the coffee shop.

 

As soon as he stepped out of the old building, Sesshoumaru took a deep breath of crisp cold air to steady his raging mind.

 

`I am not responsible. She brought her bad fortune upon herself' Sesshoumaru tried reasoning, even if the words sounded false to him.

 

He buried his hands in his coat's pocket to shield himself from the biting cold before walking to his car.

 

 

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After gathering all her things Kagura felt treacherous tears want to spill from her crimson eyes. Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself.

 

`Whatever happened I promised I would not cry anymore. No, Naraku already made me shed too many tears.' She told herself as she faked a smile while walking towards one of the coffee shop tables.

 

“Kanna-chan sorry to wake you up baby” Kagura whispered as she gently shook awakened her two and a half years old daughter. The infant had been sleeping in one of the booths against the back wall of the coffee shop. The pale youkai girl opened her dark black eyes and looked at her mother. The wind sorceress was not surprised by Kanna's lack of fuss or verbal indignation at being awakened from her nap.

 

“We're going home early today honey.” Kagura said after dressing Kanna in her protective winter gear.

 

“Now come on up” the wind sorceress added with a smile as she took her expectant pale blond daughter in her arms and balanced her weight on her hip before throwing her purse over her shoulder.

 

Trying to act as normal as possible, even if she knew Naraku was going to give her hell as soon as she got back home, the wind witch walked out of her former workplace. She knew Naraku would be mad at her for losing her job, but also for not bringing in any money yesterday.

 

`To think that both occasions are linked to the same infuriating man! That damn dog demon. If I ever see him again, I'll neuter him!' Kagura thought angrily as she walked towards her home. Her reflection was cut short when she heard her daughter cough.

 

“Did you catch a cold Kanna-chan?” Kagura wondered aloud, worry seeping into her voice.

 

The wind witch started walking faster and fought off a shiver of cold before snuggling her daughter closer to protect her from the icy weather. The wind sorceress bit back a curse as she noticed snow had started falling from the sky.

 

“Just my luck! Can my day get any worse?” Kagura wondered aloud plaintively.

 

The words were barely out of her mouth that she heard a voice calling from next to her:

 

“Do you need a ride?”

 

 

 

To be continued…

 

A/N: Who could be willing to help Kagura? Is Sesshy going to be less of a jerk any time soon? Let's find out in the next chapter Rash decisions.