InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tracking ❯ Chapter Two: Shocking News from a Confusing Captain ( Chapter 2 )

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Tracking

 

 

 

 

Chapter Two: Shocking News for a Confusing Captain

 

 

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Inuyasha fidgeted, and looked uncommonly nervous. However, his eyes were shut tight and he once again pinched the bridge of his nose. Miroku and Sango exchanged worried glances at one and other, while the rest of the team chatted quietly. Miroku and Sango knew that whatever worried Inuyasha Takahashi was definitely something for them to worry about.

 

Kouga nonchalantly said, “Well I guess now we get to meet the ever famous Mr. Miracle now.”

 

“Actually that's a Ms. Miracle,” replied a girl from the door

 

“Everyone I would like you meet the new arrival to our team Ms. Kagome Sakurai.”

Sesshomaru stated.

 

 

 

Kagome stood in the doorway smiling to herself knowing fully well they expected someone entirely different. She after all was nothing like people assumed she would be. She was decently tall, slender, long brown hair, brown eyes, and above all female. She looked around the room and noticed very different expressions on the faces of her new team

 

 

`Great. Apparently the whole female thing is a serious thing here, Perfect' she thought rather spitefully.

 

 

It seemed that everyone had a different reaction to Kagome's arrival. Firstly, Sango and Ayame were most pleased to see that a woman was responsible for all the obvious accomplishments, and they felt an inner satisfaction. They nodded to each other and smiled at Kagome with a new found admiration.

 

It seemed that Kouga had also found a new admiration for Kagome as well. However, his was much less respectful and much more sensual. His eyes made their way up and down her entire body from top to bottom and in no way trying to be discrete about it.

 

 

Shippo, Ginta, and Hakkaku were shocked but after a moment just nodded and awaited orders from their chief. Meanwhile, Miroku had his mouth hanging wide open in astonishment and his eyes half way out of his head.

 

“Close your mouth Miroku, your going to catch flies,” Sango taunted.

 

Miroku obeyed but still could not believe that this was the miracle man. Or ironically woman. Finally, Miroku glanced in Inuyasha's direction, but nothing could have prepared him for what he saw.

 

Inuyasha was silent. Void of all emotion and utterly solemn. Miroku expected him to be raging mad, laughing hysterically, or maybe even going slightly insane. Yet… he was still as stone staring intently at Kagome, completely aloof.

 

Miroku had known Inuyasha for some years now, and he had very rarely seen this type of behavior from Inuyasha. He was a fierce agent on the field full of emotion and focus. In the office he was irritated easily by mistakes, and worked himself to death. However, the only time Miroku had seen Inuyasha react this way was when he found out about Satou's escape from their custody. And that was strictly because he was shocked and overcome with rage.

 

Kagome caught Inuyasha's intense stare.

 

`This must be Captain Inuyasha. Oh my, the rumors were true. His beauty is stunningly unique. Damn, the other rumor was right too. He does hide his emotions well. I can't make out what he trying to discover from me'

 

Kagome began to feel exposed, but kept her eyes on Inuyasha. She was determined to make him believe she was worthy of the job. She was not about to bossed around by some egotistical cad.

 

`Too bad he looks like a Greek god. Wow is wearing an Armani suit?!' she thought

 

Sesshomaru noticed Inuyasha and Kagome's silent feud taking place, and decided that they would make lovely partners for this case. Inwardly smiling at his genius he decided it was time to get to work.

 

“Alright everyone that is enough. Everyone get to work and be especially helpful to Kagome so she can learn the ropes quickly. Inuyasha you show to where she will be stationed.” With that he exited the conference room. Inuyasha stopped staring and cast his eyes down in deep thought, letting his hair form a curtain in front of his face.

 

 

Everyone followed suit and said their greetings and well wishes to Kagome as they exited the conference room. Now only Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, and Kouga remained in the room. Kouga decided that now would be the best time to make himself known.

 

“Hello, Kagome my name is Kouga.” He grabbed her hand and kissed the back of it “If you should need any help at all just ask me.” He winked at her and left the conference room.

 

“I am really sorry about that. By the way I am Sango; it's a pleasure to meet you.” Sango said shaking hands with Kagome.

 

“Oh don't worry about it I am sure he will get the hint when we have our next training day.” said Kagome.

 

They laughed together. While Miroku crept up next to Kagome and Sango.

 

“Sorry for the expression earlier Kagome. I guess we were all expecting something different, and I am Miroku. stated the agent in a friendly tone.

 

“Nice to meet you Miroku, and honestly, don't stress too much I am quite accustomed to it by now. I once had a captain faint right on the spot.” They all laughed a little at that.

 

Miroku and Sango began to exit together but suddenly stopped.

 

“Oh and by the way, just remember Captain Inuyasha is very well…unique. He may seem standoffish at first, but he will warm up to you eventually; patience is a virtue Kagome, and you are going to need it with him.” Miroku said softly.

 

Inuyasha let a low growl emit from his mouth, and Miroku quickly left clinging to Sango for dear life. Inuyasha finally looked up at Kagome and examined her fully. Kagome could not find any emotion accept a slight rage he was trying desperately to hide. After a moment of sitting he stood up and beckoned her to follow.

 

They walked together threw out the offices. Kagome was trying to familiarize herself with office but was failing horribly. She couldn't help but glancing at Inuyasha's face often. His jaw was ever slightly clenched, and fists tight to his body.

 

He pointed to her office which was conveniently next to his. He ushered her inside and finally spoke.

 

“This is your office. All the file work you need is in that cabinet, and on the file database on the computer” he gestured to the three large filing cabinets in the corner of the room.

 

He spoke with a strained and stressed tone. “You have full access to our database; your password is your name, and I suggest you change it promptly. The bathroom is across from the conference room, and the break room is down the hall next to the Tech department.” Inuyasha remained still in the doorway.

 

“Ask Sango if you need anything else in particular. Her office is down the hall, first one on the right. I realize you already know the case well, but for today just familiarize yourself with our findings and tomorrow we will all meet and discuss.” he began to walk away.

 

“Thank you Captain.” said Kagome sincerely

 

He looked at her for a second trying to ascertain her thoughts. Kagome remained still as he looked at her. She smiled warmly at him. He looked agitated.

 

“Your welcome,” said Inuyasha with fists clenched tightly and walked to his office and shut the door behind him.

 

`He must really hate me. How could you react that way to someone you just met! Miroku was right I am going to need extra patience for this one.' Kagome thought harshly

 

“Oh well, time to get to work,” she said to herself.

 

 

The day continue to go by rather dully. Kagome looked at the clock on the wall.

`Hmm 1:14…I will go for lunch in a few minutes,' she thought happily

 

She stretched and sat back in her chair to think about her day. The Satou case took up most of her morning. She knew most of the hardcore details, but there were some differences between the Tokyo and Osaka databases. Kouga had already dropped by the office twice to see if she needed any help. She politely declined of course, but to be honest she was starting to get slightly annoyed. Just then her phone rang.

 

“Sakurai speaking”

 

“Hey, its Sango, I was wondering if you would like to join Miroku and I for lunch?” asked Sango

 

“Oh yes Sango I will meet you in the lobby in fifteen minutes if that is alright.”

 

“That's perfect Kagome see you there.” And with that she hung up the phone

 

Kagome smiled to herself, she really didn't want to eat lunch alone. She leaned back in her chair and thought of her new job. She knew Sango and her were going to become fast friends, and Miroku seemed pretty nice too. She really didn't know anyone else well enough to have an opinion of them.

 

Then her thoughts once again drifted to Inuyasha. She had caught herself thinking of her strange captain at random intervals throughout the day. He had not made a sound all day. She even peeked out in the hall, and his door was still shut tight.

 

`Is he really that angry with me being here?' Then she felt herself getting angry. `Well that egomaniac can just grow up and accept that I am here to stay and I am just as capable as him,' she gave herself a mental pat on the back for not giving into Inuyasha's rude behavior. `I am above such things,' she thought happily.

 

She glanced at the clock; she still had five minutes to get down there. So she logged out of her computer, put her files away, and grabbed her coat. She put on her coat, grabbed her purse and walked as calmly as she could to the elevator.

 

She pasted Inuyasha's office as she went and thought about inviting him to join them, but quickly decided against it. She wanted to talk to Miroku and Sango about Inuyasha's bizarre behavior anyway. She kept walking, but secretly hoped he would walk around the corner just so she could catch a glance of him.

 

She reached the elevator and quickly got in and pushed the lobby button.

 

She was alone in the elevator, and wished that Inuyasha was there to talk to her.

 

“Oh for the love of Pete,” she chided herself for even considering the notion. `Kagome just because the guy doesn't like you certainly doesn't mean you should be obsessed with making him befriend you,' she sighed and mentally reminded herself that she was here for work, not friends, or play time for that matter.

 

The elevator finally reached her destination, and she walked out with elegance, but truly her head was lost in thoughts of her strange captain.

 

She then spotted Sango and Miroku waving her down. She rushed over to them a little flushed, but was quite delighted.

 

“Hello Kagome my lovely shall we,” Miroku said suavely and offered her his arm.

 

“Oh you idiot Miroku,” scolded Sango. Grabbing Kagome and briskly walking away.

 

“Come on Kagome we are eating at a little café down the street. I swear it has the best coffee you have ever had.”

 

“Oh that's good I hate to admit it, but I could really use a good dose of caffeine.”

 

“You are not the only one sister,” said Miroku trying to catch up.

 

They chatted lightly and walked a few blocks to a small café called The Andalasia Café.

 

“Sango it's wonderful,” Kagome said in awe

 

“Yeah, and the food in even better,” said Sango.

 

They were seated in the back of the restaurant at a little table for four.

 

“Actually Inuyasha really loves this place, but he said he wasn't hungry.” said Miroku

 

Kagome slightly cringed at the mention of the captain's name. `Well he probably found out that I was coming and decided against it. Ugh! Why is he so ridiculous? I mean we are going to work together. Well, if he wants to be a jerk, let him. I am just fine regardless if he is civil or not.'

 

The waitress brought Kagome out of her rant.

 

“My name is Kaoru, and I will be your server today. Can I start you off with some drinks?” she asked politely.

 

“And could I ask my dear what your phone number is?' asked Miroku a smirk plastered to his face.

 

Sango, who was agitated just interrupted Miroku's flirtatious actions. “Three coffees please,” Sango answered for the group. The waitress nodded and left promptly, a blush painted on her cheek.

 

“So Kagome how do like the office so far,” asked Miroku

 

“So far so good, although, I should think about getting a `Do Not Disturb' sign for Kouga, I swear if he asks me one more time if I need something I might just use him as bait for Satou,” said Kagome slightly frustrated

 

Sango and Miroku had to laugh at the girl's spunk. `Well Inuyasha you definitely are going to get what is coming to you from this girl,' thought Miroku buoyantly.

 

The waitress brought the coffees. Each agent order their desired food and Miroku decided to continue his questioning.

 

“Well I hope Kouga didn't scare you off.” said Miroku

 

“Oh no, I am actually really excited to learn how you operate here.”

 

“I'm glad. So where are you staying?”

 

“Gracious Miroku you met the girl today and you are asking her where she is sleeping! Have you no manners?!” exclaimed Sango.

 

“Its quite alright Sango, and to answer your question I am staying on the upper East side of town.” stated Kagome.

 

“Hmm. Inuyasha and I also live on the East side, but sadly Sango lives on the South side of town,” pouted Miroku.

 

“Well I have to keep my distance from you,” said Sango.

 

Kagome laughed at the pair. There certainly was an unspoken attraction between them. She would let it go for now, but she definitely planned to grill Sango about it later. The waitress arrived with their food and they all ate, talked, and laughed like old friends.

They mainly stuck to topics of common interest, and Sango told Kagome that cases were for work, and lunch was for the little bit of fun in their workaholic lives. Kagome laughed at that. She knew she was guilty on that one too.

 

“So Kagome do you have a boyfriend?” asked Sango.

 

“Well if Kouga asks then yes, but otherwise I honestly don't have the time.” she answered honestly. “What about you two?”

 

Sango blushed profusely and stammered, “um...n-no Kagome when would I have time. Besides, the work I do is not exactly what men are looking for. They want housewives, not secret service agents who hunt down murders for a living.” she said defiantly

 

“I agree with Sango, Kagome there really just isn't time,” sighed Miroku in defeat.

 

Kagome nodded. She had been trying to work up the courage all lunch hour to ask about Inuyasha, but every time she tried she stopped herself.

 

“I assume you have some questions about the captain don't you Kagome,” inquired Miroku.

 

Now it was Kagome's turn to blush from embarrassment. `Great I blushing like I am still in High School, get a grip Kagome,'

 

“Well…I must admit he really is difficult to read sometimes.” Kagome sighed.

 

“Oh my dear Kagome, don't even try to read him. Inuyasha is mystifying person indeed. He won't let you know how he is feeling unless he wants you to, or if he is too emotional, and cannot hide it. Granted the man can be quite rash at times, he really is a good person though.” said Miroku

 

“I see. Well I guess after what happened with Satou and all, but that doesn't explain his behavior.”

 

“Tell us what happened Kagome; maybe we can help.” said Sango reassuringly

 

Kagome smiled warmly at her new found friends. She had always been told not to trust anyone, especially in the business she was in. However, she knew she could trust them. They were her team and she needed to figure out how to handle the captain. I mean she was going to working with the man very closely.

 

Kagome told the story of her encounter with their captain. They listen intently. Miroku's brow furrowed greatly. Sango looked slightly puzzled, but not as deep in thought as Miroku.

 

The waitress came with the bill and Miroku proceeded to pay for all of them, but only gave the girl money and got up and headed for the door.

 

Kagome looked at Sango upset. “Was it something I said?”

 

“It is not what you said Kagome it is what Inuyasha did.”

 

They got up and headed back to work, both thinking about a certain captain.

 

 

 

 

 

The day had come and gone very fast for Kagome. She glanced at the clock on the wall.

 

`Hmm. 7:30 already. Where did the day go?'

 

She glanced around her office she still had so much to go through before she would be prepared for the meeting tomorrow. Sango and Miroku had left about an hour ago. The rest of the team headed out the door about six or so. It made sense since they were going to working really hard tomorrow. Kagome stood and dusted off her skirt. She returned some files only to pick up some more. She set them on her desk and went to the break room to get a cup of coffee.

 

`It's going to be a long night' she thought bitterly

 

 

Kagome worked late into the night. She looked through all the flies and took down plan options, notes, and questions that needed answers. The clock on the wall read 11:48. She was very, very tired, but she knew tomorrow it would be worth it. After all she did get up 3 a.m. to catch her plane here.

 

She shut down her computer, cleaned up her office, grabbed her things and started for the elevators. She was use to working late, but the moving was what really did her in earlier that morning.

 

As she walked toward the elevators, but then she noticed the captain's door wide open. She decided to peek in. He was passed out on his desk. His tie and shirt were undone, shoes off, and his head folded neatly in his hands.

 

Kagome had to stop herself from drooling. He really was a sight to behold. His muscles were very obvious now; his hair freely flowing around him, and his expression was so peaceful she swore she was looking at an angel.

 

She really didn't know what to do. She could barely walk herself, let alone get a grown man to his car. `But I can't leave him here' she thought

 

She walked over to him and attempted to rouse him.

 

“Captain… Captain wake up.”

 

She yawned and tried to shake him gently. That did it. He awoke immediately. He looked at her bewildered.

 

“Captain…” she yawned again. “It's midnight and you should go home and get some sleep.” Her eyes felt really heavy then. She yawned yet again.

 

She made a move for the door, but didn't make it far, and stumbled. Inuyasha anticipated this and grabbed her around the waist to steady her. She flushed every shade of red.

 

“Oh sorry. I am tired, I will get out of your hair… sorry,” she squeaked and tried to make it to the elevator quickly. That was not what fate had in store for her tonight. Inuyasha looked at the girl again.

 

`She's looks like death. She's not going to make it. But you can't. Her scent. Handle it you dolt she needs you.' Inuyasha's mind fought with himself.

 

He quickly threw on his shoes and grabbed his stuff in pursuit of Kagome. He reached the elevator and pushed the down button. The door opened with a chime and there lay Kagome completely passed out from exhaustion.

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note: So I hit a stroke of genius tonight! Anyway I will update as often as possible, but I will always update every two weeks from the last entry. Thanks so much for reading! Reviews are always appreciated!