InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Team of Thieves ❯ Practicing what cannot be done. ( Chapter 4 )

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Well hello there! Welcome back to Team of Thieves! Well tensions are heating up and Inuyasha wants to put his team to the test..

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Chapter 4 Testing Thy Skills

June 22nd

The deal ends September 17th at Midnight.

BOOM!

Inuyasha jerked his head up from the soft fluffy pillow in his king sized bed.

"What the hell was that?" He screamed to himself as he ran out of bed in his boxers and threw open his balcony doors. A cloud of black smoke floated up and into his face. He coughed a bit waving his hand in front of his sensitive nose. He gagged at the foul smell. He looked down to see his demolition expert; Sango, covered in head to toe in black soot. He sighed and walked back in to his room. There was a pounding at his door and he opened it only to get ran over by Kagome. She shot right pass him and ran out on to his balcony. Inuyasha was shocked at first but then caught a glance at what she was wearing.

A simple black teddy and he could see the thong she wore right underneath it. Dirty thoughts plagued his mind as she leaned over the balcony. He quickly shook his head not wanting to get involved with his work. "What the hell are you doing in here?" He snapped. Kagome stood up straight and turned to face him. She looked a little pissed.

"Well I would have been able to seen what had happened if some one wouldn't have bordered up my windows and all other exits except my door. Inuyasha smirked at her temper, she was so cute when she was flustered.

"Well, someone wouldn't have had to bound up your windows and doors if you wouldn't have escaped. It's not like I can afford to have this valuable information let loose." He said. Kagome glared at him putting her hands on her hips and tapping her foot impatiently. "FINE!" Kagome screamed losing the silent battle between them.

BOOM!

There was another loud boom followed by at shaking of the ground. Inuyasha's sensitive ears picked up the sounds of Miroku and Sango coughing followed by a loud slap.

~69~

"You…you…HENTAI! Look what you made me do!" Sango shrieked at the man hidden behind a laptop.

"You mistake my doings! I was merely trying to make sure your lovely body was not harmed." Miroku said calmly. Sango stomped off.

Miroku looked up at the balcony above him staring at his dearest friend and partner. He grinned at her and she busted in to giggles.

~69~

Kagome stopped laughing at Inuyasha's questionable face. "Miroku, When he really likes a girl will just grope her until either he passes out from slaps or she gives in. Other than that he randomly gropes girls." Kagome said trying to keep a straight face. It was hard to explain Miroku he was just too funny.

Inuyasha let out a "Feh!" and looked her over once more. Kagome followed his amber gaze and looked at herself.

"Your just as bad as Miroku! You PERVERT!" Kagome screamed and she ran out of the room slapping him on the way out.

Inuyasha stood there in shock. No woman had ever smacked him.

~69~

Sesshoumaru typed away on the computer hidden under the pile of paperwork on his desk. He clicked the mouse a few times before the printer went off printing out some information about the "Sinakasu Museum's " Grand opening piece. It was a purple vase and apparently worth over a quarter of a million. He smiled and turned to his wife who was leaning against the back of the chair. "You think they can handle this in public?" Rin asked tilting her head to the side. Sess leaned up some and pecked her lips "Of course. I picked the team. All shall be fine." He said simply kissing her again. Rin smiled and took the papers from his demon claws. She broke the kiss and looked at him. "I just take these to Inu." She said and Sess nodded.

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Inuyasha just stepped out of the shower when a knock came to the door. "Who is it?" He said gruffly wrapping the towel around his hips. "Your favorite sister-in-law!" Rin called from the other side of the door. Inuyasha smiled lightly and teased her. "I thought you were my only sister-in-law!" He called. "Just open the damn door you dog!" Rin snapped. She hated being teased. Inuyasha chuckled and opened the door. Rin flung the papers at his and stalked off. Inuyasha grabbed the papers and smiled. Just as he had received the papers the doorbell rang.

"Jaken! Get that!" He snapped. The little green imp came wobbling about saying angry things beneath his breath.

Inuyasha picked up the sound of a "Package for Agent Higurashi." Inuyasha quickly pulled out some boxers and pants. Flinging them on and shaking his hair dry like a dog. He stopped Jaken mid-way to Kagome's room. "Hold it right there!" Inuyasha said grabbing the box. Jaken jumped up in attempts to get the package. "It's not for you!" He said over and over. Inuyasha sniffed the box a few times before something pulled a doggie ear. "What the hell!" Inuyasha screamed as Kagome pulled his ear. She had opened her door to see all the commotion.

"That's my MAIL!" She snapped.

"So! It could be dangerous." Inuyasha said. Kagome rolled her eyes and snatched the box. She took Inuyasha's claw and sliced the tape before handing him back his hand. She dug around in the packaging peanuts before pulling out what she had asked for.

Inuyasha looked at the girl who was busy flinging stuff out of the box. "Yes! Whoa! Souta has been busy!" Kagome muttered. She scooped up all her little "toys" and walked in to her room.

Before she shut the door Inuyasha told her "Group Meeting in five. In the same study." He said and went off to tell Sango and Miroku.

~69~

"TONIGHT!" all Sango, Miroku and Kagome screamed at the same time. Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had to cover their sensitive ears.

"Yes tonight, Your evening wear for the plan is on your beds. Now before we get dressed take a look at this." Inuyasha stated as a blank screen fell down from the ceiling behind him. The lights were lowered and Inuyasha pushed a button on the little white remote in his hand. A projector showed pictures of a museum from different angles.

"This is the Sinakasu Museum in Okinawa, Japan. Now this Museum is quite unique. It has the highest rated and most powerful security system there." Sesshoumaru stated.

He continued.

" It has a total of 50 display rooms each one containing: 15 security cameras, Motion sensors, Floor pressure senses, and each item in the rooms has it's own security beam. With this advanced technology we need to think this through. It is possible at both day and night. What time would you all prefer?" Sesshoumaru asked the team.

"Night!" Kagome piped up. She was going to be the one stealing it.

The group nodded and Sesshoumaru continued.

"Very well, at night but at night you can through in grave yard security staking the place out. Which means your going to have to go in to the building and stay until nightfall. There is no guarantee you can get in at night."

Kagome nodded and paid more attention to the photos.

"This will make things a little easier for the team. The museum will stay open a bit later to show it's new possession that is soon to be ours. The vase is located on the 2nd floor in the third display room. There is a cocktail party that is requiring formal wear. Your clothes are on you bed. You all are to work the plan out from there. Now I think I'll go get ready." Sesshoumaru stated as he got up and walked out.

Kagome looked over to Miroku.

They both smiled and did a high five reaching clear across the table top. "We'll do the old "Black Kat" routine!" Kagome smiled Miroku nodded and they both looked around to see Sango and Inuyasha staring at them.

"Care to explain?" Inuyasha asked. "It's where I and someone else maybe will hide out until the museum is locked down, Then we wait until the guards make their first rounds. We will follow behind them and after they pass the item then we snatch it and high tail it out." Kagome explained. Inuyasha just shrugged.

"Fine. Whatever do as you please!" He stated.

"Umm What exactly are we stealing?" Sango asked.

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(A/N: In Chapter 1 Hojo is on Kouga's team yet works for Inuyasha in the security office. He's doing that for a REASON!)

Hojo sat back in the security office. Once everything was calm he took out his cell phone. He pushed speedile and a cold voice answered.

"Yes? This better be good." Naraku said.

"Oh it is, Get Wolf on the phone." Hojo said slyly. There was a moments pause before Kouga answered the phone.

"Yo." Kouga said. Hojo leaned back in his chair and sucked on his teeth.

"They're running a practice steal." Hojo said as he watched the monitors.

Kouga perked up. "Really? When and where?" He asked.

"Yes, Tonight at the Sinakasu Museum on the island of Okinawa." Hojo informed. Kouga silently nodded and hung up.

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Kouga flipped his cell phone closed and turned to face his team.

"Were going on a little practice run." He said looking around the dark room. It had one light directly above them that allowed him to see everyone. The rest of the room was invisible in the dark.

"what are we stealing Kouga?" Kikyo asked as she sipped her tea. Kouga smirked. "The newest addition to the Sinakasu museum. There is a little dinner party tonight." The group leaned in to the table.

"So this is a quick job? When do we go?" Ayame asked tilting her head to the side. Kouga grabbed her chin and ran his claws lightly on the underside "Tonight my little thief." He said. A fist pounded on the table.

"TONIGHT!" Naraku said. He was a tall man with long purple and black hair that contrasted with his pale skin. He had on a pair of goggles that connected to his laptop.

"Yes tonight. You want to beat the other Dog team don't you." Kouga rubbed in. Every one on his team had their own reason to hate a member on the Inuyasha team.

"It's a formal dinner so your outfits better scream "RICH!"" Kouga said as he left the room.

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Kagome stepped in front of the full sized mirror located in her room. She looked herself over twirling a bit. She smiled. She looked awesome. Her dress was a deep shade of red a and it had two slits that ran up until mid-thigh high. She wore red ankle strap high heels and a little touch of red lipstick. She pinned her hair in a stylish loose bun that had pieces of hair that fell around her face. Her utility belt was tightly belted under her breast so tight that it didn't show when she put on the tight form fitting dress.

There was a knock at her door. Kagome carefully walked over to it and opened it. Standing there is a light purple dress similar to her own was Sango. Except Sango wore her hair in a high pony tail and she had a light pink eye shadow that made her eyes look bigger.

"Hi Kagome." Sango said biting her lower lip and gazing around the room at various objects. Kagome sensed her trouble.

"What's wrong Sango?" Kagome asked leading the other girl in to her room. "Umm. Well you see I've never dressed this nice for a party. Umm. And Agent Houshi has asked me to be his date." She whispered the last part but Kagome heard it anyway.

"Awww!" Kagome squealed clasping her hands together and jumping slightly up and down in her pumps. Sango blushed and looked away. "Well Sango, there really is nothing to it. You just smile and look nice. Casually talk to some people and dance a bit with Miroku." Kagome explained. Sango nodded and smiled.

"Thanks umm is Agent Takahashi your date?" Sango asked taking a seat on Kagome's bed. Kagome thought a moment. "Nope! I'm a free spirit tonight I guess." She said smiling brightly as she leaned over and applied some black eye-liner. Sango furrowed her brow. "You don't like him?" She asked.

"Hells No. He's such a jerk." She snapped `A hot jerk.' She thought. `A really, really hot jerk.' She shook her head lightly.

A knock came to the door and Kagome sighed. She opened it to see her partner in crime, Miroku. "Excuse me Kags but have you happen to see my date the lovely Sango? The limo is awaiting the group." He said. He waltzed in to her room and held his hand out to Sango on the bed. She took it and he helped her up and out of the room, Kagome following close behind. She watched as Miroku flattered Sango before groping her.

SLAP!

Kagome sighed, he was never going to change his ways. Once outside she saw Inuyasha leaning against one limo, Sess and Rin in another limo and she watched as Sango and Miroku climbed in to a third limo. Inuyasha wavered her over to him. Kagome sashayed over to the hanyou swaying her hips keeping him mesmerized. He couldn't help but take a deep breath as she climbed in to the limo. He loved her natural scent. She didn't even out perfume on making her smell even better to him. He closed the door and the car took off. Leaning back in his seat Inuyasha reached up and closed the glass door between them and the driver. The two sat across from one another.

"You're my date for this thing." Inuyasha said simply. Kagome's eyes widened. "What! You can't just do that!" Kagome said crossing her arms under her breast. Inuyasha's doggie ears laid back as he growled. "Why the fuck not?" He asked. Kagome sighed, "You didn't even ask me! What if I was to say no? Or I had another date?" She asked. Inuyasha just shrugged before asking, "Kagome, will you be my date?"

Kagome smiled, now he was getting it. "Of course Inuyasha." She said sweetly. Inuyasha just blinked at his beautiful date. Yes, he admitted it. She was beautiful. The iron gates to estate opened up and closed after all three limos passed through.

In Sango and Miroku's Limo::::69::::

Miroku scooted closer to his date as his arm swung over her and rested behind her shoulders. He inhaled sharply as Sango leaned in to his embrace a little. All was well.

"So Sango, Do you enjoy what you do?" Miroku asked. Sango looked confused for a minute. "Huh?" She asked tilting her head to the side. "Do you enjoy blowing things up?" He asked again. Her mouth formed an `O' as she understood. "Yes. I love it. It gives you this sense of accomplishment." She stated before turning a deep red and slapping his face. "YOU HENTAI!" She screamed and jumped to the seat across from him. He was grinning like a mad man.

"Your defiantly worth it." He said aloud. Sango's blush deepened and she found interest in the trees passing by outside.

In Sesshy's and Rin's Limo::::69:::

"Sesshy!" his wife scolded as he nipped and kissed at her neck. She didn't want him to leave hickey marks when she was wearing a strapless dress. Her dress was a deep shade of blue with a light blue trimmed slit that ran up one side. He stopped and let out a low growl.

Rin gave him big dough eyes. "Awww poor Sesshy…Don't worry I'll make it up to you later tonight."

"Very well. Fine." He growled in frustration. This thief bet was getting out of hand and it was butting in to his sex life.

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A black limo pulled up to the museum and the short driver came scampering around to open the door. Kikyo exited the limo first followed by her date Naraku, then Ayame followed by Kouga. The others were staked out nearby.

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Inuyasha got out of the limo and reached a hand inside. He felt Kagome's hand clasp around his as he eased her out. She tripped a bit on the curb and he pulled her straight in to his hard chest. Kagome blushed vibrant colors before muttering a thank you and straightened her self up.

The party was nice, a bunch of stuck-up people in a ball room dancing and chatting over who had the finest and most expensive art. Kagome ordered a glass of red wine but Inuyasha took it away from her lips. "No need for that. I don't want my Agent drunk." He teased. Kagome crossed her arms and sighed. This was going to be a long night.

Miroku led a blushing Sango on to the dance floor. He twirled her a bit before he took her in his arms. "I don't know how to dance." Sango confessed as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "Just put your hands behind my neck and sway." He murmured in to her ear causing shivers to run down her spine. She did as told and swayed with his body as the orchestra played along with the piano. He ran his hands to her ass and squeezed it lightly. Before Sango could react he whispered in her ear. " Do you want to draw attention to us? We are supposed to be lying low." He said. Sango gritted her teeth. "Let my ass go." She hissed. Miroku grinned. "What if I don't?" He teased. Sango smiled sweetly at him before connecting her knee with his groin. "That's what I'll do but harder next time." She said as Miroku opened his mouth for a silent scream. His hands moved off her ass and he buried his face in her neck. "Ouch Sango." He breathed. His hot breath caused her breath to hitch in her throat. She could feel her heart beating faster. Her hazel eyes fluttered closed as he placed a warm kiss on her throat.

Kagome avoided Inuyasha as she took a swig of wine. "Stupid dog." She muttered taking another sip. She tapped her foot to the slight beat of the music and looked around the room. A man in a white tuxedo caught her eyes. He had his dark hair slicked back in to a pony tail and she could see his ocean eyes all the way from where she was standing. She melted right on the spot.

Inuyasha saw Kagome drinking from where he stood. He casually walked over to her but she hadn't noticed. Then he smelt it. Her arousal. His amber eyes followed her gaze to the man in white. Inuyasha silently growled. "Kouga." Before he turned to his date. He grabbed her wine glass shaking her from her thoughts and dragged her out to the dance floor. He pulled her straight in to his hard body and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist. Kagome's hands entangled them selves in the silver hair behind his neck. He wanted to get all of her attention. `Why am I feeling so jealous? I want all of her attention on me. Not that wolf boy! That's right. All mine….Whoa….Wait…Inuyasha don't fall for your work. As soon as you pay her she'll be gone. For good.' His thoughts vanished when Kagome laid her head on his chest as their bodies swayed to the slow beat.

~69~69~69~69~ 12:40 pm.

"Attention everyone. The party is now over can you please leave. Drive home safely." A man announced at the microphone in front of the band. The team made a mad dash for it in the shadows. Kagome slinked her self in to the ladies room putting a piece of gum on the lock so it wouldn't lock her in there all night. Sango had managed to hide beneath the stairwell that led to the second story. No tiles there. It was plain cement so no pressure sensors would be there. Miroku joined his date by scooting in the tiny cramped space. The space was only big enough for one person. Miroku grabbed his date and sat her in his lap. She instantly wrapped her arms and legs around him pressing the two closer. Miroku groaned as her heat grinded in to his erection. Sango just blushed there was nothing she could do. She knew the pervert was enjoying himself. She could feel it pressed against her white virginal panties.

Rin slid in to the ladies room lastly. Kagome held her self up in the stall using only her strength. She thought a janitor or someone else had come in. When she saw Rin's shoes she sighed.

Sess and Inuyasha both his in side the men's room. Both of them in separate stalls standing on the toilets.

Kouga walked out with his date as did Naraku. Kouga signaled his hand out as if to get a taxi but was really signaling his team members.

~An Hour Later~

An hour later Kagome poked her head out of the Ladies' room door. The once lit museum was pitch black. She felt Rin push her out of the way a bit to get a good look. Before Rin could walk out of the bathroom Kagome tugged her back in to the bathroom.

"Did you forget about the tiles being pressure censored?" Kagome hissed not wanting to get arrested again. Kagome walked in to a bathroom stall and pulled her dress up over her head. She had on a black tankini and a black pair of booty shorts. She opened her clutch purse and put the walkie-talkie in her ear and pulled out a piece of it that stretched over to her mouth. (The mouth piece.) She loosened her utility belt from beneath her breast and slid it to her hips for better access. She added a tiny flashlight behind her ear for seeing in the dark. She stepped out of the stall to see Rin in similar clothes but her shorts wear longer. Kagome figured Sesshoumaru wouldn't want her walking around in booty shorts. A static sound came on her ear piece as Miroku's voice came over it.

"Kagome there is a ceiling bar support when you open the ladies bathroom door. Tell me if you can get your grapple around that." He said.

"You got it." She said as she lightly pushed the door open and shined her flash light up at it. The distance wasn't far. She pushed the third button on her belt and the grapple shot out hooking on to the bar. She motioned for Rin to stay put as she hit the retraction button. "Got it" She sang as the cord pulled her up to the bar.

"Good now wait for Inuyasha's signal." The static faded away.

"Wait! What's the signal?" She whispered in to the mouth piece. She got no answer to her question. She hung there suspended in mid air when the support bar shook a bit. Kagome tensed and shined her flashlight around. The light was reflected in amber eyes and silver hair.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome squinted. He crawled over to her and helped her up. "You look sexy." He muttered in her ear making Kagome shiver. She regained her self-dignity and turned her nose up.

" Kagome hurry up and shine your light over to the left. There you will see a statue of an angel. Land on it. The guards are making their rounds now." Miroku's voice came over the walkie-talkie.

Kagome did as told shining her light over to her left. She unhooked her grapple and put it away. Inuyasha's ears twitched, "Go now! Their coming!" He hissed at her. She waved him away and took a deep breath. She took a light step before leaping off the support. She landed on the back of the Angelic Statue her red heels clanked loudly and she curse. Multiple flashlights and voices were heard. Kagome crouched down behind the wings of the angel.

"Nothing here!" The security guards shouted over their talkies. The left the room and Kagome sighed.

Sango twisted in Miroku's lap and pulled a mini gun out of her bra. She reached back in and pulled out a contact case. Putting the contacts in she was able to see in the dark. Thanks to Kagome's little brother Souta. Miroku grinned. "Anything else in there? I would be more than happy to get it for you." He said. Sango glared at him. Not wanting to blow their cover she couldn't hit him.

She looked dead ahead at this little power box on the wall. She aimed and fired single handedly. A tiny dart landed on the box. Sango clicked the detonator. A silent boom came and sparks flew.

"Security Cameras are out!" Sango whispered in to her walkie-talkie.

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Kagome stood straight up on the back of the angel and shined her flashlight around. Inuyasha landed next to her.

Kagome lost her balance from his sudden appearance. She hit the floor.

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Kagome cursed at Inuyasha and shot her grapple up to the ceiling. The rope tugged her up just as the security guards were stepping around the corner. Inuyasha used his demonic speed to jump back up to the support beam. He punched in a ceiling square and climbed in. He held out a clawed hand and pulled Kagome up in to the musty air ducts. Kagome coughed a bit but Inuyasha clamped a hand over her mouth.

Sango cursed and pushed Miroku back farther in to the corner.

Sess climbed out the men's room's window and leapt over to the ladies room window. He opened it and pulled his wife out. HE handed her a cloak and whispered to her.

"That's our cue!" He whispered. Rin pulled out a maternity puff. (Something women wear before pregnancy to try on maternity clothes.)

She put it on under to cloak giving her to appearance of a woman in peril. Sess lead her over to the front doors and they began the distraction plan.

BANG

The guards ran around front to the front doors. Sango sighed and stood up. She was going to get out of this hiding place. "Only 3 seconds per tile." She whispered to herself.

She cracked her knuckles before making a mad dash out on to the floor in the direction of the ladies room. Her job so far was done. She stopped when she ran in to the statue display room. Her body twirled and twisted doing gymnastics over certain tiles. Once she hit the ladies room door she was safe.

Sango wiped the sweat off her brow. "Memo to me: Thank Daddy for the gymnastic lessons!" She smiled.

Rin was distracting the guards by asking them which direction the hospital was in. They kindly pointed her out in the direction and left her. Rin turned to corner and secretly prayed that she had bought the team enough time to hide.

The guards headed back to their patrol routines.

Inuyasha removed a ceiling panel and looked down. Nothing but darkness. He lowered Kagome on to the support beam and then himself. This time they edged their way across the beam to the door way. Inuyasha wrapped his arm around Kagome so her heels wouldn't cause her to trip or fall. He didn't want to see her injured. Once making it to the door way Kagome pulled out a tiny can of hairspray. She sprayed it to reveal the little red sensor beams all in a criss cross. She maneuvered her body around the beams with little trouble. She was used to it. However Inuyasha was a little more muscular than her. She pulled out her compact mirror and reflected the light enough in one spot so he could get through. The next room was below the third room on the second story. In other words they were directly below the vase.

Kagome pulled out a contact lens case and put in the contacts. Inuyasha cocked his head to the side. "Night vision contacts!" She whispered. "My brother made them."

Inuyasha shrugged as she had a look around. "Okay, we need to get up to the ceiling and drill a hole on these coordinates!" Kagome said.

Inuyasha nodded and quickly found the spot. He held on to Kagome as he leapt up and punch through a ceiling panel. The same musky scent hit Kagome causing her to pinch her nose. `He's a dog hanyou just think how bad the smell is for him' Kagome wondered. Inuyasha took out the small bomb Sango had made for this.

He set it on the spot then grabbed Kagome and moved out of the way. There was a small `pop' followed by the sound of the floor creaking.

"YES!" Kagome hissed to her self as she climbed up through the hole in the floor.

She used her glass cutter and hairspray to retrieve the vase. She jumped through the hole in the second story floor and landed next to Inuyasha. They fixed everything they could before telling the others.

"Success!" Kagome sang in to the ear piece. She could here the others sigh in relief. They all exited the same way they came in. The front door.

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Kouga lowered Ayame in through the roof of the museum. Kikyo seduced the guards on the bottom floor with her charms. Anything to keep them away from her team. Kagura flicked her lighted on catching her latest smoke bomb on fire. Smoke went everywhere inside the museum to block the guards vision in case they came back. Ayame made it over to the vase before tugging herself back up the rope. She came face to face with her ex-lover Kouga.

"They got it!" She exclaimed. Kouga almost dropped her from the shock.

"Fuck! Dog shit did it!" He cursed. He glared at everyone.

"Let's retreat!" He stated pulling Ayame up and jumping off the roof.

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