InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Feudal Web ❯ The Shikon Jewel ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter 3: The Shikon Jewel



It’s Friday, as usual Inuyasha and Miroku went to the Capitol to see if they could find anyone they knew. It is common to see them hanging out in the Capitol building on their breaks from Monday through Friday. They first started going there because they figured it would be a good idea to familiarize themselves with politicians who will affect their careers and lives. Politicians especially affect Inuyasha’s life because everyday laws were being passed concerning demon regulations, though the public is not even aware of it and some naïve politicians are clueless to what they are voting on. Those who know of the demon race must keep their mouths shut for risk of being thrown in an asylum.

The demon race has successfully been kept a secret for many centuries when mikos and monks came together and helped hide all demons they deemed to have human characteristics. Inuyasha’s father was one of said demons all those centuries ago because he had a human like form not counting elfish ears of course. So now Inuyasha hides his demon heritage from the world, until the day that the concealment rings fail and the world will know.

Inuyasha and Miroku stood on the floor of the Senate among the one hundred 3 by 3 desks of polished wood. The desks were covered with scattered papers and pens and briefcases. Currently most of the Senators were out but the few that were there were talking in the area where the president pro tempore sat. The announcements were being done by a droning woman who obviously wanted to go home and the Senators mingled amongst themselves not really taking interest in the recap of the last session. The two young FBI agents stood there in the aisle between the left and right and were suddenly approached by and elderly man with large beady eyes and very little hair. The skinny old man smiled up at them familiarly.

“Why if it isn’t FBI’s finest agents! It is good to see you two again, I haven’t gotten a chance to speak with you of lates.” Said the man while shaking Miroku’s hand not bothering with Inuyasha, he already knew he wouldn’t shake it anyway.

“Good Afternoon Senator Tototsai Sugi. My apologies lately we have been visiting the House to see the goings on there but today we found we would prefer the quieter atmosphere here.” Said Miroku politely, ignoring Inuyasha’s sigh of boredom.

“Well you have come on an interesting day lads we are voting on S345, I’m sure this bill will pertain to you a lot INUYASHA.” Said Tototsai not being to subtle about the bill having to do with demons. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and glared at Tototsai.

“What is the bill about ya old geezer?” Inuyasha asked under his breathe, looking around for anyone listening in. Miroku did so as well and turned to Tototsai expectantly.

“The bill allows “estranged” employers to turn away any unemployed “estranged” people.” Said Tototsai, giving them the gist of the bill. “Estranged” obviously meant demons and it was always difficult to get bills that involved demons to pass unless there was a rider on it that would benefit a lot. This bill didn’t please Inuyasha. Anyone who knows about or is a demon could just turn away anyone they want that is a demon regardless of if they are qualified. Hopefully it wouldn’t pass Inuyasha thought.

“That isn’t good.” Miroku said in and ominous tone.

Tototsai looked around and his eyes suddenly brightened. He began to wave someone over ecstatically, which caused the two young men to stare at him perplexed. “Senator Higurashi! Come over here.” Said Tototsai to a man that was already approaching in deep strides. The man looked to be in his late 30’s and had a kindly look about him. He was Japanese with the usual black hair and brown eyes and he looked to be graying a little but it suited him in a way. He bowed slightly to Inuyasha and Miroku and turned to face Tototsai and shook his hand.

“Hello Tototsai, who are these young men? Senators-to-be?” asked Senator Higurashi.

“No, these are two of the youngest in the FBI. Agent Inuyasha Takahashi and Agent Miroku Kazaana.” Said Tototsai like a proud father. Higurashi shook hands with them and even Inuyasha shook his hand because the man gave off a weird energy that unnerved Inuyasha. “Inuyasha. Miroku. Senator Higurashi gave a speech today to stop this bill from passing, he is quite good at persuading people.” Miroku smiled at Higurashi kindly.

“So do you think this bill will pass?” asked Miroku.

Higurashi smiled at him. “I’m not sure yet to be honest the vote will be starting soon and I left the poll my assistant took in the office. My daughter is getting it for me now actually. Ah! Here she comes.” They all followed Higurashi’s eyes to see a tired looking Kagome padding towards them with a briefcase in hand. Other senators noticed her and stared curiously, it was a common occurrence to see a teenage girl in a Catholic School uniform running through the Senate floor. Inuyasha and Miroku stared silently stunned at the girl. She stopped in front of Higurashi and gave him the briefcase with a smile. Miroku nudged Inuyasha as if to say ‘do you see what I see?’ Inuyasha in turn glared at him like he was stupid. “Senator Tototsai, this is my daughter Kagome.” The girl and old man shook hands and before Higurashi could continue introductions Tototsai spoke up.

“Do you mind if I have a look at those numbers?” he asked, pointing at the briefcase. Higurashi shook his head and handed Tototsai the briefcase and watched him leave. He turned back and got a look that suggested that he forgot what he was doing.

Miroku smiled slyly and held out his hand. “It is a pleasure to meet you Kagome. I’m Agent Miroku Kazaana, you may call me Miroku.” Usually Miroku would then ask her to bare his child but he wasn’t stupid enough to do it right in front of Senator Higurashi.

Inuyasha held out his hand a cocky smirk plastered on his smug face. “We haven’t met personally but it is good to see you again Kagome. I’m Agent Inuyasha Takahashi.” Kagome blinked up at him confused and tried to recall when they met.

“You’ve met before have you? When was this Kagome?” asked Higurashi in a friendly tone. Kagome said she didn’t know and this made both Inuyasha and Miroku smile knowingly.

“You see Senator Higurashi. We caught your daughter doing some….not so legal activities on the web six months ago.” Said Miroku, lying outright. Kagome’s jaw dropped and she stared between the three men. Higurashi’s expression never faltered.

“Really….Do you plan on bringing charges against her?” he asked kindly.

Inuyasha smirked and stared right into Kagome’s now angry brown eyes. “Actually….I might just accidentally drop the record into a paper shredder if your daughter agrees to help us with something.”

Kagome glared evilly and was silently planning the two men’s deaths, her father on the other hand still looked pleasant and unabashed. “What do you wish her to help you with?”

“We’re on this case that requires us to have a thorough knowledge of computers and since your daughter is just the greatest little hacker we thought she could come join our team.” Said Miroku.

The announcement for the beginning of the vote came. “I’m sorry, I must go vote on this bill but when I’m done Ill be glad to go with you to this nice little coffee shop a ways away so we can talk about the arrangements.” Higurashi walked away leaving Kagome with Inuyasha and Miroku. She rounded on them with a very angry look.

“You two are lying. You have nothing on me and you know it.” She said softly but deadly.

Inuyasha smirked and leered at her slightly. “Aww…Don’t remember us?....maybe this will jog your memory….wench.” he said smirking. At first she had a face of confusion then it turned to horror. She pointed and accusatory finger at him and Miroku.

“It’s you two! The ones that got around my away message and got into my web cam!” she said outraged.
Miroku smiled at her sympathetically. “We are sorry about that but we really wish you would help us. This case is top priority.”

After a minute or two Kagome’s mood calmed down and she stared at them calmly but irritated. “Tell me what the case is about then.”

“We’re trying to find something that was stolen from the Bureau six years ago.” Said Inuyasha.

Kagome got a surprised look. “You mean the Shikon Jewel?”

Inuyasha stared dumbfounded. “How the hell did you know??”

Kagome rolled her eyes. “When I was first getting really into hacking I decided to try hacking into FBI top secret files and I found some information about the Jewel. Also recently bloggers have been saying that something called the Shikon has been released into the web.”

Miroku looked impressed but Inuyasha looked suspicious. “You really are talented too bad you don’t wish to join us…” Miroku said looking away to hide the manipulative grin that crossed his face.

Kagome didn’t skip a beat. “I want to help.” She said determined though the exact reasons why she wanted to help so bad was a mystery to Inuyasha and Miroku, they didn’t mind that it was so easy to get her to agree either.