The Races

Chapter 2

After being in Tokyo for two weeks and no races, Kagome was getting really bored. She was just settling down into her bed when Shippo knocked on her bedroom door.

“Kagome,” He paused and waited until he got an answer. When he did, he entered her room. “I just got off the phone with Naraku.” Shippo was trying to be quiet. Neither parent knew of Kagome's chosen extra curricular activity. “He said that there is a huge race on the outskirts of town tonight and if you want he is already down there and can get you in.”

“Fuckin’ A! Yes!” She said excitedly, “Tell him to deal me in and I’ll get him the money when I get there.” Kagome then jumped out of bed clad in her underwear and ran to her closet.

“Christ Kagome! Couldn’t you wait until I was out of the room first?” Shippo whined as he looked away and blushed as she run across the room.

“Oh, come on Shippo, it's not like were not related! Jeez, you make it sound like I am trying to seduce you.” Kagome stated as Shippo walked out to get ready himself. She pulled on her black leather pants and blue and black dragon shirt.

The shirt went perfectly with her car detail. Her car was detailed with dark blue base paint, with red and silver flames that came from two black dragons that were painted on the hood of the car, their backs touching in the middle with the mouths open spewing out flames onto the sides of the car and onto the door. The inside was done in leather interior and she had an eight ball gear shift in the middle of the two front seats.

With a glance in the full size mirror, she grabbed her black and blue Vans. She left her room and traveled down the hall to Shippo’s room. She found the door wide open and him hopping around on one foot while putting the shoe on the other while talking on the phone with whom Kagome assumed was Naraku.

Kagome turned back to her room, and forgetting her wallet and keys, she ran back for them and met Shippo at the top of the stairs.

The house wasn’t huge but it wasn’t small either. The house was three stories, the basement not included. The first floor was filled with the standard living room, dinning room, kitchen, game room, entry way, a full bath, and the servant quarters also equipped with a full bathroom. The second floor had all the bed rooms; one master bed room, two smaller, but still spacious bedrooms, three guest rooms, two offices, and three full size bathrooms. Then there was the attic which was just used for storage.

Kagome’s step-dad was the co-owner of one of Japan’s leading Pharmaceutical companies. He was partnered with Lord Inu-Tashio. The two had been best friends since the feudal era. Then they joined together to create the business and had been business partners ever since.

Shippo and Kagome walked through the house on silent feet, - both had been trained in the art of stealth - they slipped out into the garage from the kitchen door. Kagome uncovered her baby and got in the driver seat while Shippo got into the passenger seat. Kagome hit the garage door button that was attached to her sun visor, put her car in reverse, and slowly crept out of the garage and made her way to the front gate. Punching in the code, she nodded to the security guard and sped away from the mansion.

“Alright, Yoda, lead me,” she said as they drove.

Shippo lead her to the outskirts of town where the race was and as they drew closer she could hear the sounds of the cars speeding off. Searching the race grounds, she spotted Naraku easily enough then pulled up beside his car. “Hey, thought you would never show up,” he said as both she and Shippo got out of the car. “I have you in the race in twenty minutes. Now, give me my money.”

Kagome pulled out a wad of cash and put it into his hand. “Is that enough?” Kagome asked looking around. It felt like almost every person there was a demon, or held some amount of demon blood. There was even one that came close to her own power level.

“Enough? Yeah, for the next ten races or so,” Naraku commented with wide eyes, never really believing that she was successful enough as a street racer to make a comfortable living on just that; an easy mistake to make when he, himself, had never actually seen her race. However, he had heard plenty of stories about her races in America. Most of which from Shippo, an article in a Magazine that was written about her, and a few people who had tried to make it over there but saw her race and turned tail and came back He had never heard the stories from her though. Kagome was many things, but she never bragged about her skill as a racer, or skills at any thing. She was not boastful, that was for sure.

“Good, you can be in charge of getting me in the races,” she said as the girl that was in charge came over to the car where she, Shippo, and Naraku were standing talking.

“So? You must be the Yankee that every one is so flustered about, The Black Dragon.” The female looked Kagome up and down as if sizing her up. “Well, let’s have a look under your hood,” she said as she seemed to find whatever she was looking for in Kagome.

Kagome walked to the side of her car and opened her door and popped the hood. She watched the women look at what she had under there. “Well Yank, I got to say that I am impressed. That is not a bad way to spend fifteen grand or so, but just ‘cause you got good equipment doesn’t mean you can drive it.”

Kagome let a low growl out and she looked at the women now putting her hood down. Both Shippo and Naraku heard the faint growl and looked from Kagome to the woman, whom which was walking on thin ice from the looks of it.

“OK, this is how it works: you just can’t jump into the league with the big boys, you got it? You to need work your way up from the bottom, but since were talking about a celebrity from the state we'll start you off in level five.” She paused and seemed to laugh at what she saw in Kagome.

Obviously the girl didn’t think that she could roll with the big boys. ’Well I’ll just show her,’ Kagome thought as she let loose another low growl.

If the woman heard it, she gave no notice. “After each race you win you advance. You work your way up from five to the top level which is one. There are seven levels but,” she smirked as she paused and then continued, “As I said, you're a celebrity. The higher up you advance the higher the prize money.” The girl paused. “You got it?”

“Yeah, it’s no different then in the U.S. and it took me no time at all to climb to the top there,” Kagome said as if she were talking about the weather.

“Hm… we'll see girl. It is different from the U.S. here in Tokyo.” With that she walked off to attend to what ever. Before going she tossed over her shoulder, “You race in five minutes. I suggest you get ready.”

“Bitch,” Kagome said practically seething, “Who the hell does she think she is? Talking down to me like that. I hate that!” Kagome hopped into the driver seat of her car and looked at Shippo. “You driving with me or are you gonna watch?”

“Wouldn’t driving with you slow you down?” Shippo asked.

“Trust me. You would not slow me down, I have a feeling I could sleep through this first race.” Kagome said with a tone of deep loath as she thought of starting at the bottom again. Her scowl deepened as she watched the other cars pull up to the start line.

“All right. But, when you get to the higher levels I won’t be driving with you any more.” Shippo said. Both Kagome and Naraku noticed his confidence in Kagome. He didn't say if, but when. Quickly he climbed into the passenger seat as Kagome was motioned to the start line..

“Don’t worry about it Kagome, I will be cheering you on from the side lines. I know for a fact you will win this race. I have been spreading your name around. Well, your racing name any way. It turns out a lot of people have heard of you. So no worries about this race, but after you race I have to get ready for my own race.” Naraku said. All he got was nod as she started her car and drove off to the starting line where they had called the participants of the third race.

“It seems that we have a celebrity in our midst tonight ladies and gentlemen. America’s very own Black Dragon has decided to grace us tonight, and is featured in this race.” The voice of the woman in charge could be heard through a megaphone.

There were cheers and a rush of people to get to the front of the side lines to see the Black Dragon. Luckily the windows were tinted so you could only see two figures in the car.

“What, is the Black Dragon crazy!?! Racing with a passenger?” Someone said while the other just shrugged.

“It is not our concern, just focus on your own race half-breed,” The other said indifferently.

“GO!” was shouted and the cars took off down the road. Kagome was in third and Shippo was spazing in the passenger seat. “Kagome, what are you doing? Your gonna lose.”

“Shippo!” She interjected sharply. “Calm down. No, I’m not. Don't you trust me?” She smirked over at him. Kagome passed the second and first car and sped down the street to the finish line, crossing it with a distance between her and the cars behind her. Kagome had pulled off the track and was shutting off her car when the second and third cars were crossing the finish line. Turning to Shippo she said, “I told you I wasn’t going to lose.” With that she got out of the car with Shippo in toe and went to find Naraku.

“A girl! You mean to tell me a fucking GIRL with a passenger beat all of us with ease?” The guy from the second car shouted as he too got out of his car and seen Kagome getting out of hers.

“Yeah, what of it?” Kagome asked as she turned to the mouthy Youkai.

Seeing Kagome turn he got defensive. “You little bitch, you cheated!” He continued to shout.

“Really, how? As you said I knowingly put myself at a disadvantage with having a passenger. So tell me how did I cheat?” She asked in a condescending tone while crossing her arms over her chest waiting for the brilliant answer that he was going to give.

“I don’t know. I just know that you did.” He shouted now drawing a crowd.

“Oooh, look there is going to be a fight.” The one male referred to as half-breed.

“Inuyasha shut up! It's a girl she could get hurt!” The female beside him said.

“Na, she had two males with her earlier I bet they’ll step in if need be.” Inuyasha said.

“Can you not feel it half-breed? The one male with her is weaker than the one going against her.” The male from before said just a cold and indifferently as before. “And the other is nowhere to be found.”

“Who is nowhere to be found, Sesshoumaru?” Naraku asked as he approached the two males and the female.

“You, it would appear. You may want to go help your friend. Manten looks like he’s about to attack her.” Sesshoumaru replied.

Naraku laughed at that. “She may not look it, but she can kick my ass! So I am sure she will be fine on her own,” Naraku stated through laughs.

“We shall see,” Sesshoumaru said.

Just then the male, Manten, swung. Kagome caught the fist and squeezed, “Ha ha ha.”
Kagome chuckled darkly. “You vile excuse of a male. You fight about as well as you race.” With that she pushed him back onto his ass and walked away to find Naraku. Throwing over her shoulder she said, “Perhaps you should practice driving as much as you bitch, it could help you improve.”

When she found him he was standing by two males one youkai and one half youkai and a Miko. “I told you, you would win with no problem,” Naraku said as she approached with Shippo.

“You didn’t have to tell me that, I already knew I would. My baby has yet to fail me, but I thank you for your confidence in me.” She smiled.

“Oh, how rude of me,” Naraku said, “This is Western Dog, A.K.A, Sesshoumaru,” He indicated to the taller of the two males, the full youkai, “And this is Moon mutt or Inuyasha and Kikyo, Inuyasha's girlfriend,” Naraku indicated.

“So tell me, do you have another name other than Black Dragon, human?” Sesshoumaru asked.

“Yeah, but who ever said I was human?” Kagome retorted.. Truth be told she was a almost full demon, she had ¼ Human Miko blood and that was enough to hide her demon attributes, she used a spell to hide her demon scent.

“You avoided the question.” Sesshoumaru stated coldly.

“No, I answered you. Your question only required me to answer yes or no. I happened to ask you a question of my own after I answered your question.” Kagome shot back.

Sesshoumaru growled in annoyance. Kagome just smirked. ‘So this was the heir to the Western domain.’ “Kagome.”

“What?” Sesshoumaru asked.

“Hard of hearing, you asked a question and I answered. Kagome,” She said smugly.

“Woman, you try my patience,” Sesshoumaru said icily, slowly loosing his cool.

Everyone present just watched in aw, no one, but no one stood against Sesshoumaru. No one dared to challenge him so openly as this female. “My name is not woman, it is

Kagome, is your memory failing you as well in your old age? Now I have had to repeat three times retelling you what was said not moments before.”

‘Damn her!’ Sesshoumaru thought with an eyebrow twitch.. Never in all his life had he, Sesshoumaru, met such an irritating women. Most laid out and begged for him to rut with them. But no, this Kagome had to be different. ‘Perhaps this is what we need,’ a voice in the back on his mind whispered.

He was snapped out of his thoughts when Inuyasha and Naraku’s race was called.

“Good luck Naraku.” Kagome said as she embraced Naraku.. Sesshoumaru let out a low growl only a person with demon blood would hear..

Meaning the only one who missed it was Kikyo. No one else showed any sign of hearing it though. All were smart enough to not want to loose their head. Kagome, however; used Naraku's shoulder to hide her laughing eyes and devilish smirk.

Inuyasha just smirked against Kikyo's lips as she gave him a kiss for good luck. ‘Sesshoumaru is already feeling possessive about her. This should prove to be interesting,’ He thought as he walked away ready to beat Naraku.