InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ House of cards ( Chapter 36 )

Chapter 36: House of cards

 

 

A/N: I'm baaack! I decided to update early since it's been a while. I hope you had fun, and didn't miss me too much during my tiny hiatus. Not much to say except thanks to my awesome reviewers:

 

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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…

 

 

“Talking”

`Thoughts'

 

Unable to wrap her mind around what the paper could have really meant Kagura quickly fished out her cell phone and dialed a number she knew by heart, even though she had hoped never to speak to the person on the other line.

 

“I don't want to talk to you, but I have a question to ask and I'll make it fast.” Kagura quickly spoke as soon as the other person picked up his phone.

 

“Hum Kagura I must say I am surprised by your call. So what is it you want honey?” A male voice filled with amusement answered her.

 

“Don't you dare call me like that Shinichi...” She spat angrily feeling rage coursing in her veins.

 

“Come down honey, so what do you want to ask me?” Her ex lover asked amusement clear in his voice.

 

“Just shut up and listen then everything will go quickly. Why did you get money from Sesshoumaru for?” The wind sorceress asked her eyes once again landing on the paper she had been about to file for her boss.

 

“Ah! So you're little sugar daddy didn't tell you? Oh he does seem like the type to keep secrets. Well it could also be that he doesn't trust you, or maybe he just doesn't care about you that much.” Shinichi chuckled amused. The young hyena demon was supposed to be out of the office by now, and talking to his ex would be sure to make him late, but he saw it as a more amusing distraction than getting ready for another dreadful and boring dinner with his future parents in-law. His wedding was only a week away, and such family gatherings were taking place a little too much to his liking.

 

“Answer my damn question!” Kagura ordered angrily. Simply talking to the man who had betrayed her made her feel sick, but she found it a more acceptable alternative to get to the truth then barging into Sesshoumaru's office, asking for answers.

 

“I'm not sure I should. After all talking to you would be a clear violation of the agreement I have with your sugar daddy... then again I was never good with rules, not to mention that talking to you would be sure to make that stuck up asshole angry. I am still mad at him for busting my nose...” Shinichi trailed off running a finger over the small bump that had formed on his once flawless appendage, courtesy of Sesshoumaru's blow months ago.

 

“I said answer the damn question.” Kagura growled again, unwilling to let Shinichi get to her.

 

“As impatient as ever love. Fine I'll tell you everything then; your dear savior paid me 50,000 dollars to stay away from you and relinquish my parental rights on that spawn of yours. His fancy lawyer made me sign tons of papers, I had a little talk with my own lawyer, a family judge approved the decision, and then voila! I got my check. To be honest, had I known your sugar daddy was a Takahashi and that he was that loaded I would have asked for way more money.” Shinichi said still feeling sour over the greater amount of money he could have made.

 

“Sesshoumaru did what?!” The wind sorceress asked in surprise, her ex lover's explanation shocking her immensely.

 

“Geez you idiot can you be any more dense? He bought me off! Not that I wasn't willing to take him up on his offer...” The young demon said thoughtfully.

 

“Now.” He then added on a suddenly grave and seductive tone. “If you ever get tired of your frigid ice cube of a sugar daddy, give me a call. After all we all know money can't make up for a lousy lover... Hum how stupid of me! Honey were you calling me because you wanted to get together again? I can look at my schedule and see when I'd be free to see you. My fiancée is quite a demanding leech, which is often times the case with rich spoiled bitches, but I can always clear some of my business schedule and make time for you.”

 

“Don't insult me! Do you seriously think that after all you've done I'd be interested in you? I'd rather die than be in your presence again!” Kagura growled. “I called you only because I needed information that's all. Not even married yet and already cheating? You're really even more pathetic than I thought. I'm so glad I am free of you, and. Kanna will be so much better off never knowing about you.”

Kagura added before ending the call and flipping her cell phone close.

 

“I can't believe Sesshoumaru did that for me.” She murmured to herself in disbelief before getting to her feet and hurrying to the dog demon's adjacent office.

 

 

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“Here's the file you asked for.” Kagome announced as she stepped into her boyfriend's office. She quickly walked towards him and placed the thick manila folder on his shiny dark wood desk.

 

“Why the long face wench?” Inuyasha asked trying and failing to hide his worry.

 

“Hum? No it's nothing.” She retorted trying to force a small smile for his sake.

 

“Hey don't forget I can tell when you're lying.” He reminded her cockily

 

“I don't know what's wrong, but I can't shake the feeling that something bad's about to happen.” Kagome said a slight shiver going through her.

 

“What are you blabbering about? You ain't got nothing to worry about as long as I'm here to protect you, you know that right?” Inuyasha asked walking cautiously towards the woman he loved. Even if he did not show it, he could not help but notice Kagome had not screamed at him for calling him a 'wench,' and this worried him.

 

“Of course I do.” Kagome smiled in a more genuine fashion when she noticed her boyfriend's sagging ears. “Well I'm mostly reassured because I know Sango is also watching us from the security monitors.” She added meaning to tease her boyfriend.

 

“Are you trying to get me mad?” Inuyasha asked encircling Kagome in a tight hug. Even if he knew she spoke in jest, having the person he considered to be his mate doubt his ability to protect her unnerved his dog demon nature.

 

“Is it working?” She asked pressing a quick chaste kiss to his lips.

 

“First let's go get the runt and go home, and I'll answer your question” Inuyasha smirked lustfully.

 

“Oh don't forget that I'm spending the night over at the shrine tonight. You know that as opened minded as she is, Mama doesn't want me to sleep out of my bed for more than three consecutive nights.” Kagome gently reminded her boyfriend.

 

“Stupid rules. You should just move in with me and the kid already.” Inuyasha grumbled as he reluctantly let go of Kagome, a pout on his lips.

 

“Are you asking me to move in with you?” The young human asked with a gasp. She knew that Inuyasha was aware that even if Mrs. Hana Higurashi loved Inuyasha dearly, she would never let her dear daughter move out of the family house without being married, or at least engaged beforehand.

 

“Keh! I've been talking to your mom and stuff... Besides I already gave you a key to the apartment, didn't I?” The inu hanyou asked with cheeks tainted in a light pink. He quickly turned around not willing for his lover to see his embarrassment.

 

“I will gladly live with you and Shippou… as soon as I get the okay from Mama of course.” Kagome squealed in happiness before throwing herself in her boyfriend's arms. Basking into her happiness, she ignored the uncomfortable feeling she had had earlier.

 

 

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“Tst tst such a bad personality. Wonder what Kagura sees in you...” Naraku let out a small chuckle, which grated on Sesshoumaru's nerves.

 

“Do not speak of her!” The young inu youkai interjected on a hate filled tone.

 

“Ah it seems I hit a nerve. No wonder you dog demons are such protective beings. I do wonder why you care so much for that little bitch though. She does not deserve you as I'm pretty sure you do not know all about her.” Naraku said thoughtfully.

 

“Nothing you could say about Kagura would ever be able affect the opinion I have of her.” Sesshoumaru said angry at himself for allowing Naraku to get him riled up.

 

“Oh! Is that so? Well did my bitch of a daughter tell you she used to be a whore?”

 

“What did you just call Kagura?” Sesshoumaru asked, his hold on his cell phone tightening. Only when he heard the pleading sound of the plastic cracking did he relax his fist.

 

“Oh you heard me. I would bet a hefty sum of money that she did not tell you she was one of the women available in my very exclusive brothel. For some reason so many of my wealthy clients were eager to sleep with the daughter of the boss. Then again it could be due to Kagura's skills in the bedroom, which I am sure you have benefited from.” Naraku said amused. His light tone made Sesshoumaru's eyes flash red in anger, and the taste of bile rise in his throat.

 

“Why are you telling this to this Sesshoumaru?” He asked trying to pretend that Naraku's words did not affect him in the least.

 

“Well this Naraku has a proposal for you.” He chuckled, mocking the dog demon. “You are so protective that I am sure you would love to get your hands on something I am willing to sell.” The spider hanyou paused, testing to see if he still had Sesshoumaru's undivided attention.

 

“As lucrative as it might be, my business still has yet to give me the opportunity to acquire the thing I want the most...” The hanyou said on a light tone.

 

“Get to the point.” Sesshoumaru interrupted him not willing to speak to Naraku longer than necessary.

 

“So so impatient. Well then I will heed your demand Mr. Takahashi and get to the point. I have decided to close down my brothel as it really is not as enjoyable as it used to be.” The spider hanyou lied effortlessly. 'As if I would ever close down my lucrative business, I do have a living to make. However Kagura's boy toy will help me get what I want faster, so deceiving him is necessary.' He thought a smirk on his lips.

 

“I therefore need to get rid of my little black book containing the names of all my clients and employees. You will of course find in it every date Kagura has had as Kaze. I figured you would be interested in getting your hands on it rather than one of your business rivals... or even the press. I can see the juicy headlines from here. 'Rich CEO involved with high end prostitute'. Wouldn't that make good news? ” Naraku revealed part of his plan.

 

“You will regret this.” The dog demon said feeling his blood boil.

 

“Ku ku ku. You are a good watch dog, aren't you? I wonder why you are so protective of my daughter considering she is a blatant liar and a back stabbing bitch. I should know, she had no trouble betraying me to run away with you and her spawn. I shall give you a piece of advice, do not get too attached to my dear daughter. She uses men and will have no trouble lying to you to get whatever she wants from you.” The hanyou said lightly.

 

“I have no need of any advice coming from you. What will it take to keep you away from Kagura?” Sesshoumaru asked even if he already could tell where the conversation was heading.

 

“Hum let's see... The last time I checked, the Shikon Jewel, which I am trying to acquire had a one million dollars price tag....” The hanyou trailed off thoughtfully. “So I guess a million dollars in cash would be a good trade off.”

 

“When?” The dog demon growled.

 

“If you want my book, have the money ready by tonight...” Naraku answered a smile on his lips.

 

“You know it will be impossible.” Sesshoumaru retorted his eyes narrowing, anger pumping through him. Getting the money Naraku asked would not be too much of an issue for Sesshoumaru; the problem however resided in the time frame.

 

'I can use some of the money I put away for emergencies, but I will need a lot more than a few hours to get it in cash... not to mention that I doubt Naraku will stop at getting money from me. Then again if he only messes with me or my bank account, I can handle it. However I will never let him anywhere near Kagura or Kanna. I will protect them; neither will know of Naraku's plan.' Sesshoumaru vowed, a protective feeling burning inside him.

 

“Ah my dear Sesshoumaru-sama, unless you want Kagura to suffer, and your reputation to be tainted, or destroyed by your lover's dirty little secret going public, I am sure you will find a way.” The spider half demon said deeply amused. “Then again if you cannot get the money, I can always try selling my black book to the newspaper Youkai Daily... didn't they once write an article on you and your agency, praising you for being an upstanding citizen and businessman?” Naraku said trying to mask his threat by using a light tone.

 

“You asshole...” The dog demon growled. He was not one to curse, but he felt it was warranted for once.

 

“Now now no need for such a colorful vocabulary. It seems to me that you have made your choice, good. As Kagura would be sure to tell you, I cannot stand tardiness, so be sure to be on time. I shall see you at midnight at the bar on the 33rd floor of the Yuki tower. Be sure to send my love to both my dear daughter and granddaughter. See you at midnight dear son in-law.” Without another word Naraku hung up the phone.

 

A deep growl escaping his throat, Sesshoumaru resisted the urge to smash his cell phone against the wall of his office. The main reason for his restraint was that he would after all still need the device to place very important calls.

 

'Damn that evil bastard of Naraku! I will not let him destroy the family I have gained. I will do whatever it takes to protect Kanna and Kagura from him.' The dog demon's thoughts were interrupted when none other than the woman he had just swore to protect barged into his office.

 

Noticing Kagura's upset by her facial expression, he did his best to school his features and pretend he had not just talked to Naraku. Even though he was worried about what Naraku might do next, Sesshoumaru did not want Kagura to have to worry or be involved with her father in any way.

 

“Is something the matter?” He asked, then as he realized only one thing could cause Kagura to be this upset he added fear gripping his chest “Is Kanna alright?”

 

“Yes she's fine, but I'm not. What the fuck does that mean?” The wind sorceress asked as she slammed the legal document she had found earlier on her boyfriend's desk.

 

“It is a proof of a payment being received…” He dismissed the matter. Considering the threat of Naraku over their heads, and the nature of the secret Kagura had been hiding and that he had just found out about, Sesshoumaru felt as if the deal he had made with Shinichi was quite unimportant.

 

“Duh! I got that part; even I'm not that stupid! Why didn't you tell me about buying off Shinichi? I thought you'd tell me something so important. You promised to be honest with me, didn't you?” The wind sorceress asked a dark frown still on her face.

 

Sesshoumaru twitched at her accusation and use of the word `honesty'. During his conversation with Naraku, he had done his best not to let his anger burst out, as he needed to keep a calm mind if he was to defeat the half spider demon. For this reason he had not pondered much about the sudden revelation on his girlfriend's past, and had nicely tucked the information away, aiming to sort it out later on when anger and resentment would not be the major things on his mind. On the other hand Kagura's sudden, and in his opinion unwarranted, accusatory words brought all his feelings up to the surface. Despite his frosty disposition towards outwardly showing his feelings, he could feel them coming to the surface.

 

'Being honest?!' The dog demon thought angrily. 'She who has been lying to my face from the start, who played me for a fool, she dares speak of honesty?!' He thought his protective feelings for Kagura being pushed away by a strong fury He felt hurt and betrayed, and all of a sudden he wanted to hurt Kagura in return, he felt as if seeing her in pain would make him feel better…

 

 

To be continued...

 

 

A/N: Secrets have come out, and Naraku makes a move. But what will happen next time? We'll find out in Explosion. Oh and yes I know the timings are a little too perfect in the story, but if I wasn't so how would the evil fanfic author that I am express all my evilness?!... Anyways see you next week!