Chapter 35

"This again?" Inuyasha asked.

"Yes! There's too many coincidences that point your way! Just come clean. Are you behind the killings," Kagome whispered and looked straight in Inuyasha's hazel eyes.

"As my honor as a man, a half demon. I'm not responsible for those killings. It must be someone else," Inuyasha said and placed Kagome's hand over his chest.

Kagome looked deep in his eyes for a few seconds.

"He's telling the truth. Inuyasha didn't do those horrible murders. Thank goodness ," Kagome said and launched herself into Inuyasha's arms.

"Well who then?" Naraku asked rhetorically and began to pace in the living room in front of the fireplace.

"It would be creepy if it was that ghastly woman Bad Breathe Betty who was behind it all. I can't stand that woman," Kagome said and sat in Inuyasha's lap.

"I guess we could add her to the long list of possibilities. No one is above suspicion," Naraku said and went to his journal he was keeping to keep up with the accusations.

Miroku was listening and filing information away in his head. He still was a bit leery of Inuyasha for one and Naraku for two. He watched as the two interacted with each other.

'I guess I need to lay off on the crime shows too. I just can't believe him. Maybe he didn't personally kill those people but knows who. We probably all know who. Gah this is too hard and confusing. I need to text Sango anyway', Miroku thought and jumped a bit when he felt his phone buzz.

"Who's texting you? Sango?" Kagome asked with her arms around Inuyasha's neck.

"No. But I need to take this. I need to get going anyway before Sango gets worried. Kagome do you want to ride back with me?" Miroku asked a bit on the desperate side.

"I'll take her home human. I still have some more apologies to give her," Inuyasha said and passionately kissed her.

Kagome moaned in the kiss and waved Miroku away.

Miroku shook his head and left.

He pulled out his phone and read the message again.

401: There's something you need to see about those reports you wanted. Come ASAP

Me: On my way

Miroku quickly got in his car and drove away.

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The next morning at the Takahashi Residence

Inuyasha was kissing Kagome on her neck and rubbing her breast.

"You are too perfect. I don't deserve you," Inuyasha whispered and kissed Kagome again.

"I wish we could stay like this forever," Kagome exhaled in a relaxed frame of mind.

Inuyasha chuckled and got up from the bed.

"I need to stop by my office and check in with the Captain. I'm going to take a quick shower and I'll be on my way. Sleep in you deserve it," Inuyasha said and walked into the bathroom.

Kagome just sighed and hugged her pillow. She decided that she needed to get up anyway. She then heard her phone vibrate in her purse.

She pulled it out and saw it was Miroku with a 911 message. Kagome sat up and listened for the water to be running. She quickly got up and walked to the balcony after she Place a silk robe on as well. She turned around and turned the stereo on just to add noise so Inuyasha wouldn't accidentally eavesdrop.

She began calling him and waited for him to pick up. He picked up on the second ring.

"Hello?" Miroku said shortly after.

"It's me I can't talk long what's up," Kagome said a bit lower than normal.

"I didn't want to say this in front of everyone. But I don't trust Inuyasha still and neither Naraku. I don't have much proof but my gut. We got to meet up at the office. I need to show you somethings. Also you need to bring those objects that was in that security box as well. I think it would confirm my suspicions," Miroku said.

"Miroku! I guess...three this afternoon," Kagome said.

"Cool. See you then," Miroku said and hung up.

Kagome decided to stay up to get dress and headed back inside. She ran into a half naked Inuyasha that startled her.

"Inuyasha you startled me," Kagome said and clutched her chest.

"Sorry love. Who was you talking to?" Inuyasha asked nonchalantly while he placed his underwear on.

"No one in particular," Kagome said and began to walk to the bathroom .

"Don't forget I can smell when you lie or hiding something from me. So the truth please?" Inuyasha asked and hugged Kagome to his body.

"It was Miroku. See nobody that important. Anyway I need to jump into the tub as well," Kagome said and made her way into the bathroom.

Inuyasha released her after kissing her on the lips. Kagome quickly went into the adjoining bathroom and locked the door.

Inuyasha waited until Kagome had the shower water on. Inuyasha rushed to find Kagome's phone but couldn't find it. He figured that she brought it with her. Inuyasha checked the old fashion clock and quickly got dressed. He knocked on the bathroom door three times to get Kagome's attention.

Kagome opened the door still with her towel around her body and her hair in rollers with a eyeliner wand in her hand.

"I'm about to go. Want to do lunch later on?" Inuyasha asked.

"We can try. I'll call you later on," Kagome said and kissed him on the lips.

Inuyasha savored the exchange and reluctantly moved away and headed towards the bedroom door to leave.

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House Hunters HQ

Kagome was sitting in her office going through the photo album Izayoi lent to her. She didn't know why she brought it with her but she finally had time to look through it. Kagome found some embarrassing but cute pictures of Inuyasha when he was small. She was getting close to the end of the album when a cell phone rang.

Kagome checked hers but it wasn't. She looked around and saw it was the burner phone that she charged up about an hour ago. Kagome froze and looked at it. A million thoughts went through her mind but the main two was more prominent.

'Who in the hell would have that number. Is it safe to pick it up?' Kagome thought and reached for it but it stopped.

Kagome was a bit relieved and disappointed. Meanwhile there was a knock on her office door and she jumped a bit expecting the phone to ring again.

"Come in," Kagome called out and Miroku came in and closed the door then locked it.

He walked around her office double checking then triple checked to see if everything was how it should be without prying eyes or ears.

Kagome shook her head. Miroku had the paranoia bug.

"I guess it's contagious huh?" Kagome asked as she crossed her legs.

Miroku turned around as he let down the blinds after looking around and down below in case an unknown someone was spying on them.

"What are you talk-yes and it's annoying as hell! I feel like those UFO and CIA conspirators who think the government is listening in through your appliances and plants. I've almost attempted three times to smash my microwave at home. Sango is worried about me. Anyway what are you looking at?" Miroku confessed and sat down with a plop in Kagome's client chair.

"I'm worried about you too. This is Inuyasha's photo album his mom gave to- get the fuck out of here!" Kagome exclaimed.

"I just sat down thank you very much," Miroku said angrily clutching his briefcase like it was his lifeline.

Kagome was rummaging through her drawers hastily looking for something.

"Oh sorry, what are you looking for?" Miroku asked as he saw Kagome muttering to herself.

"It's here I know I bought one. Where is it," Kagome continued to mutter.

Kagome pulled out various office supply objects and some not so office specific that were meant more for the bedroom.

"Kagome I have a few questions but I'll save it for another day," Miroku whispered as he picked up a dildo and handcuffs.

"Found it!" Kagome said triumphantly raising a magnifying glass in the air.

Miroku slowly clapped still unsure what was going on but felt it necessary to congratulate her on finding her magnifying glass.

Kagome beckoned Miroku to come closer to her.

Miroku looked at the outdated picture. He saw Inuyasha and Hiten being the only ones he knew.

Miroku shrugged his shoulders.

"Now look in the corner to the back. Right there," Kagome pointed and moved the magnifying glass to the person she wanted to show.

"Wow that's Naraku. Well he was telling the truth he does have a law enforcement background," Miroku said sitting up.

"They still both lied," Kagome said a bit hurt.

"What do you mean?" Miroku asked.

"Naraku and Inuyasha both insinuated that they didn't know each other . Here they are taking a freaking picture together," Kagome said and removed the picture from its spot in the album.

"Well maybe the class was pretty big and they just didn't see each other. Who knows we weren't there," Miroku said and walked back to his seat.

"Try again. They knew each other. Instructor Naraku Itsuki," Kagome said and flipped it over to show the hand written note.

"But isn't his last name Onigumo? This is getting creepy and weird and creepy!" Miroku said and rubbed his temples.

"Didn't we just get those two now three off of the suspect list! I don't think it could get any worse," Kagome said and sat down in her office chair.

Miroku took a deep breath and unlocked his briefcase. He turned and saw Kagome still looking at the picture and the rest of the photo album.

"I think it's going to get only worse after you see this," Miroku said and handed her three folders.

"What in the world? Why are they," Kagome said as she opened the folders one at a time.

RING RING

RING RING

Then the mysterious cell phone rang again on Kagome's desk. The two looked at each other and then at the phone. Miroku rolled his eyes and picked it up.

Miroku took a deep breath and answered. Before he could say a greeting the caller began to speak.

"I was told if I ever needed help to call this number. We I need it. These pigs are accusing me of murdering my boss! I didn't do that shit! These are some trumped up charges! Name Vernon Diggs. Hello," Vernon said and waited.

"What the fuck?" Kagome mouthed to Miroku.

"Which precinct are you at?" Miroku asked and took all the information down that was needed to find Vernon.

Miroku ended the call and sat down.

"How's your acting skills?" Miroku asked fanning himself.

"I guess their pretty decent," Kagome said slowly then the lightbulb in her head went off.

"No!" Kagome exclaimed and folded her arms.

"Yes hon! Get your atttorney friend to go with you. We need the info. I really do believe he's innocent," Miroku said.

"I guess so but you're coming as well," Kagome said and grabbed her phone.

"Seriously what could possibly go wrong?" Kagome asked out loud.

"Well we could be locked up, given the lethal injection shot, accused of being Black Widow, ah the list goes on and on," Miroku said and took his tie off.

Kagome shook her head and pushed the call button on her phone.

"Well one mystery solved. That's a help phone but I wonder who's it is," Kagome said and waited for Bankotsu to answer.

"Hey Kagome," Bankotsu said after the third ring.

"Bankotsu the very person I wanted to talk to. I need a huge favor," Kagome began nicely.

"What did you do this time? Because God forbid you call me for something that's normal like sex or go drinking, or a movie," Bankotsu said sarcastically.

"I know but this is different. It's not what you can do for me but what you could do for a friend and me as well," Kagome said patting herself on the back.

"What is it?" Bankotsu said and sighed.

"It's not that big of a deal," Kagome began.

"What is it Kagome," Bankotsu said sternly.

"I need you to be a criminal attorney again. There's a person who's accused of murder and we know he didn't do it. We need to talk to him to get information from him. That's all," Kagome said.

"I could lose my license to practice you know this right," Bankotsu said and sighed again. "I can't help you, but I know someone who can they owe me a couple of favors ," Bankotsu said and gave her a phone number to call.

Kagome thanked him and promised a huge gift soon.

Kagome looked at the phone number and could have sworn she recognized it.

She dialed the number and waited for the person to pick up.

"Hello this is Barbara," the woman said.

"Hey Barb this is Kagome. I was wondering what you were doing later on today. I need your help," Kagome said and made a mental note to give Bankotsu a big kiss on the cheek.

A/N: Please review and tell me what you think! I know that there are many processes and chain of command to go through. Just wanted to move the story along! Thank you for your patience! Please please please tell me what you think!

Until Next Time

M

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