Undercover Romance

Chapter 20: Operation Countdown: Seek and Destroy

20 Hours Remaining

Muffled deep voices could be heard down the long halls of the Western D.I.A. department, in a conference room sectioned off for the most top secretive discussions. Such as the one being committed now.

"What's left to prepare?"

"Patience young hanyou. We still need to have the communication system set up properly to guide you and Koga through inside the warehouse." Kazo explained.

Inuyasha wasn't exactly known for his patience now was he? So asking questions was a definite must if he was going to kill time at getting closer to what he wanted.

"Have you secured the blue prints for the layout Miroku?"

"Yes sir." Miroku rolled out the three foot long draw out computer graph map of the warehouse district, circling different points with a red marker. "Here is where I believe Naraku's lair is." He gestured at a small white circled square.

Kazo tapped a claw to his chin in deep thought. "Why do you assume that this one is his, when the others are sturdier?"

"Naraku's never been the type to make sense of anything. He'd want us to believe that any one of these three warehouses is his domain when this one on the far left is of less importance. Besides, it's been abandoned longer than the others, thus proving my point that he's chosen this as his hideaway."

"Very interesting theory. It would make tactical sense to live here. If his location is discovered, officers will think he's too classy and not dream of checking a worn down building."

"Exactly."

"Fine. Sure. Whatever. Can we please get on with this mission?" Said an antsy hanyou. "I wanna get Sesshomaru out of their before my old man kicks the bucket."

Kazo was stunned at the hanyou's bluntness of his ally's death and cast a worried glance over at Taisho. "Are you near death?" He muffled from his cupped hand.

Taisho groaned, fed up with his son's smart mouth. "No, but my son will be if he doesn't learn some respect."

Inuyasha ignored that snippy comment. "So how much longer until action time?"

"We need to play this carefully Rookie." Said a well-rested Koga strapping on his bullet proof vest like the others. "Too soon, and Naraku becomes suspicious."

"Too late and Sesshomaru is killed." He reminded with attitude.

"Don't worry Mutt face. We'll get your boyfriend back."

All eyes fell on a sudden flushed faced Rookie who bashfully kept his face from meeting the all-knowing stares of the others.

"I see." Kazo finally spoke out with a brilliant smile. "No wonder he's so eager to get to his brother. You never told me your sons were romantically involved Taisho."

"I knew, but I hope it hasn't gone to that point yet." Said a stern toned father causing his son's blush to become blush to the roots of his hair.

Oh god could someone please shot him now?

12 Hours Remaining

He had no clue how long he'd been out, but when his eyes opened there was still a blanket of darkness coating his sight. Sesshomaru blinked over and over to be sure his eyes weren't closed and came to remember that he was trapped inside of a dark, dusty stale-smelling room. And—he tried moving his limbs—he was still sore. Healing yes, but he hadn't gotten to full strength yet. This round might take longer than last time. Too many wounds to heal, and not in a proper facility to boot added to his delayed cures.

"Will you continue to stay lying there all day?"

That voice. God how could he have forgotten? How long had he been lying on this dingy floor?

Sesshomaru lifted his weighty head off the dirt infested ground, feeling the imprinted specks of rocks fall off. His arms were still stiff from lack of movement but he accomplished getting his upper torso off the ground long enough to kick his legs underneath his hips to clumsily come to a wobbly stand.

Not his usual graceful position but he was up or barely. His legs seemed to still be in youth mode.

"I see you've regained your strength after your six hour nap." Said the monotone Koorime a little ways off.

"How are you still alive?" Sesshomaru coughed through the raw dryness in his windpipe.

Hiei didn't move from his place in the darkness as his eyes moved with the tall silhouette searching for his body. "I'm not easy to get rid of."

"That doesn't answer my question."

"But it'll have to do, because I don't have much to say."

Why couldn't the little smart mouth have stayed quiet? "How are you and my brother able to co-exist with one another?"

"One day at a time."

"Do you have a smart remark for every question asked?"

"Yes, for every absurd question, there's always an equally stupid answer."

Sesshomaru didn't have the time or the patience to deal with this brat's lively attitude. He was slowly regretting convincing the short demon to hang on to life. His normally cool demeanor was returning. What was the quickest way out of this room without causing a disturbance?

"I've escaped twice from that wooden room." Hiei lay back against the cool metal wall. "That's why they put me in this steel death trap."

Interesting. Probably the same reason they placed him in this room as well, knowing that he'd easily be able to break free from such a meager entrapment. But wait didn't the Koorime speak of him being out for a total of 6 hours? "How are you able to tell the time of day?"

Hiei's breathing falter slightly before he spoke in a hissed voice. "I-I used the water drops near the corner of this room. When the water leaks 57 more times another hour will pass."

Another scent rolled into Sesshomaru's nose with an irony wrath. "You're still injured." He stated more then asked.

Hiei would've replied with another sarcastic response but the wound on his side reopened taking most of his focus on trying to heal it.

Sesshomaru followed his nose toward the steady flow of blood and came to kneel next to the young fire demon. With no medical equipment to secure the wound, Sesshomaru used the thin shirt; Naraku so graciously gave him, and ripped off a long strip. "Have you suffered internal damage?"

Hiei flinch a little as he felt his chest being probed by a cool hand touching and squeezing around for external damage he could reach. "Four ribs are broken, a dislocated shoulder, and—Aghhh You bastard!" He exclaimed angrily as his shoulder was popped back into place without warning.

Sesshomaru had already figured out most of the damage just by feeling around on the little one's fragile body. The entire time he'd been a prisoner he hadn't eaten judging by the protruding lumps on his sides. Just by scent alone, he already knew of the broken ribs, the unusual space between his shoulder joint and the odd circle on his right side. Naraku hadn't play games with young Hiei. The unfortunate demon had been another victim of this man's sick game.

He was going to need more than a few strips of cloth to piece this boy's body back to normalcy. Because of this daunt room of little clean air; Hiei's healing properties were slowed to nonexistent. The bullet wound on his stomach was infected leaking blood and pus. It's a surprise the lad hasn't fallen ill to this ruptured injury yet.

"It wasn't easy…" He suddenly said, jerking from the pressure wrapping around his skinny form.

Sesshomaru knew what he was speaking on and allowed him time to finish.

"He kept me in his room and did unspeakable things to me. My body was used as a mere child's plaything. Every shout of pain and shrilled cry brought laughter to him. I tried keeping my voice quiet…but each punishment proved worst then the last till it got to the point where I begged for him to stop." Hiei's head lowered in shame feeling so foolish.

"You have nothing to be ashamed of." Sesshomaru said as he tightened the wrappings on Hiei's stomach.

"I know. But it's hard to deal with, knowing that you'll have these nightmares for the rest of your life. Naraku lived for each scream that left my lips as he toyed around with my body... like it was some sort of sick game. I would be kind in saying he raped me." He chuckled bitterly, licking his chapped lips. "I don't know how many times I wished for death when he did…do…that to me."

Sesshomaru finished patching up the mangled Koorime and sat next to him with one knee draw up and his head resting against the slick metal. "He's done that plus more to me when I was captured during and exchange for another. Every drop of blood shed brought him the upmost joy in knowing he could do it. But one thing he hated most was that I would not grant him the sounds of my voice. That's why he refuses to tire of me. Be fortunate that he grew tired of you and simply tossed you away. Others would have met their demise much sooner."

Hiei assumed the dog demon was right in his blessed faint. Just look at what he'd been given so far? His life, his wounds dressed and one of the well-respected detectives in the department. Unlike a certain someone he was curiously worried about.

"Koga and Inuyasha blame themselves for your death."

"They shouldn't. It wasn't their fault."

"But they do."

Figures Inuyasha would, since he was the type of guy who hated breaking promises. Then there was Koga…well that's another person to deal with another time. Even If he wouldn't admit it out loud, he kind of missed the stupid fool. Just a little, microscopic bit.

"We need to figure a way out of here." Said Sesshomaru putting his mind into plan status.

"I already explained there was no escape from here."

No matter what anyone ever told him, Sesshomaru wasn't the type to listen unless the fact was proven by himself. There was a way out of there but when they could use it was a gamble. Hiei had discovered it without even realizing it. The only negative side to the matter was time. They needed more time to make this plan work and if they succeeded, they'd be out of this death hole within minutes. 13 minutes and 36 seconds to be precise.

"The water."

"I'm aware it's there."

"Then you should know it leads to a source."

Hiei's eyes widened with realization and he slapped a hand over his face. God this Naraku person really jacked up his brain. He was smart enough to know what water could do to metal, yet he'd be laying in here like a moron waiting for his death. "Fine so the water has a source but the steel is still too thick. It's not weakened yet."

"Not now but in time it will be." Sesshomaru listened very closely to where the water was slithering down the said of the wall and creating a small puddle near the corner. It was an educated guess at best, but if the water had been leaking against that wall just long enough (hopefully years) in that corner, they could easily break it down.

"Little one?"

"I'm Hiei."

"How long has that water been leaking there?"

Hiei thought a moment. "Possibly a year now because of the jagged edge at the bottom. I used it to cut the rope I was bond with hours before you came, but it's pretty small. I haven't tried opening it wider."

"You wouldn't have been able too." Not with his strength at the minimum, and Sesshomaru's still not quite there. They would have to wait. More water, more time, more prayer. They were going to need all of it and then some.

As he thought of the possibilities for escape, Sesshomaru's mind wandered to the fiery image amber eyes so similar to his own and a handsome tanned face smiling up at him expectantly. How had the all-powerful Sesshomaru managed to allow his spirit to be refueled with the mere thought of his little brother? Everything about the young hanyou filled Sesshomaru's chest with that odd emotion he still couldn't quite describe. It was warm and fluttery. Kind of like a flaming butterfly teasing the inside of his stomach.

Inuyasha, what could you be doing now?

4 Hours Remaining

Inuyasha and Koga were refreshed repeatedly and sternly by the elder demons as to what the deal was.

The mission was to be cut clean, sweet and even. In and Out. No fights, no disturbances. Just a quick and easy search and rescue. The only reason for combat is if there was no other reasonable option to avoid it.

Naraku would come out on his own because of the beef he supposedly wanted to settle with his rival. If that came out as they planned, Ryuukotsesui would be killed and right at that moment, Naraku would be targeted and captured.

That was the theory anyway. Everyone was just going to have to wing it from there.

"Are you two positive you know what you're doing?"

"Yes."

"No screw ups."

"Right."

"Make sure to come back alive."

"Right."

"Make sure to—"

"Fuck let's just get this over with before I lose my nerve!"

Kazo and Taisho shared a secret look of proudness and nodded to the two young men. "Make sure you use all of your skills as you were taught. If you know of any new techniques utilize them. I don't care how twisted. Just get this done and come back. Do you understand?" Kazo preached.

"Yes sir!"

"Alright. Miroku let's get this show on the road!" Kazo called out.

"Alright."

The entire gang of geared up demons and humans scrambled out of the department heading for the two cargo vans parked out front. This was going to be a very exciting night.

Inuyasha smiled looking up at the clear moon and bright stars winking down at him. This was it. It was finally time. They were going to get his brother back and take down this bastard Naraku once and for all.

Time to go.

1 Hour Remaining

His strength was still slow to recover but it was enough to test the flexibility of the steel corner.

Hiei crawled next to him listening out for any footsteps approaching. Luck had been on their side so far since they hadn't been bothered for the pass 8 hours. There was plenty of rest taken and time calculated to test the flimsy corner and hopefully make it big enough for the two of them to escape.

Sesshomaru hooked his hands under the sharp rusted edge and pulled upward, hoping he had enough strength to create a sizable hole. If not for himself, then at least for Hiei's departure.

With all the power he could muster, Sesshomaru lifted and lifted and lifted trying to strain the noise and finally….

"Ah shit!" Hiei jumped back as a gush of water flowed into the room.

Sesshomaru ducked backwards watching the water come in faster than he calculated. Since it leads out to the harbor underground they were going to have to swim. He jerked a look back at the injured Koorime and rephrased that he was going to have to swim with Hiei strapped on. "Come on," He urged.

"I don't do water." Hiei said taking a step back.

Now was not the time to be a complicated child. If Sesshomaru said to do it you better do it without a whisper of negativity.

With blinking he stretched out his arm and snatched the Koorime to his chest. "I don't repeat myself."

"You fool let me go!"

"Hold your breath or drown. Your choice." He warned as he hunkered down on his stomach and inch wormed his way toward the water hole.

TIMES UP

Inuyasha and Koga secured the final pieces of their stuff in place. Guns were hide, knifes were placed in unknown spots and long hair was tied into a high tail to keep from flying all over. Not a lot of things were given except basics since this mission required a light load for possible causalities. The choice of clothing was jet black all over without a stitch of anything else to show. Beside Inuyasha's hair.

Miroku parked out behind one of the abandoned warehouse of the harbor keeping out of view from any spies that could grow suspicious. The game was set, the plan in gear.

Kazo glanced down at his watch and looked out toward the rising moon. "Alright heads up you guys. The second part of the mission has begun!"

Just then Inuyasha and Koga sprinted out of the cargo van, leaving nothing but a fainted ripple of their hair in their wake. Long arms were pulled back behind in a torpedo position allowing more cut through ability without the hassle of noise. Each warehouse was spaced out at least 200 meters apart. Miroku was able to get them just close enough to the left abandoned warehouse, closest to the one they knew Naraku resided.

"Good speed guys," They heard Miroku said through the ear pieces. "But hang low, I see three minions patrolling the east side."

Damn too close. They needed to hook a sharp right to avoid running into the guards without notice. "Miroku we need an entry." Inuyasha whispered as his body dragged along the shattered pieces of wood on the harbor.

"You should be coming up to one on the eastern post. Trail along the side of the warehouse once you reach it. There should be a doorway in the back."

Koga lead the way darting past the corner, traveling down wind. The shadows cast by the bright moonlight worked well in their favor concealing them from any potential eyes. Hell yea Ninjas ain't have nada on them. "I see it." Koga whipped back against the wall.

Inuyasha mimicked his stance cowering back in the darkness. Koga side stepped closer until he was within range of the doorknob and tapped it with his finger and jingled it with his hand. Good it was unlocked. He jerked the knob open and waited a full ten seconds before he and his partner darted in immediately seeking a sheltered hiding place.

Great they're in, but it sucked that there was no shadows for their usage since the hall was lined with swinging lamps.

"We're going to have to make a ten second dash down the hall." The hanyou suggested foolishly.

Koga's look read insanity. "Are you nuts? We'll get caught with a direct approach."

"Not a lot of options Wolfe."

"We'll make one." Koga scanned around for anything that he deemed suitable for assistance and caught sight of another door at the end of the hall. Fuck, regardless they were going to have to make a run for it period. "Alright here's the deal, on three we run like hell towards that door there."

"Fine…one…two…three…!"

"Wha—wait!"

Too late the hanyou was already running like mad toward the door with Koga hot on his trails. The minute they reached the door five loud gun shots rang out literally scaring them shitless. Inuyasha jingled the knob and nearly passed out. "Oh fuck oh shit oh fucking shit!" It was locked.

Koga went as pale as Inuyasha's hair. What the hell were they supposed to do now? "We need some help here Miroku!" He hissed looking and listening for anyone out there.

Moments later Miroku came in with an odd response. "Naraku's outside with at least twenty men."

"That's all well and good but we still need some help here."

"What do you need?"

"A hiding place you ass!"

"Calm down. There's no one in your vicinity. You two can move freely for the time being. Naraku's taken most of his men out with 'em."

Now they could breathe a sigh of relief. At least they were safe for now.

---

Right on schedule Naraku thought as his arch enemy Ryuukotsesui appeared in plain view without a single care in the world. The arrogant fool had no idea that the moment he was within ten feet of the spider demon his men would let loose a horrid array of gunfire to end his long reign forever.

But he was going to get his cake and enjoy it as well, it seems. Another part of his plan seemed to be working in full motion. He could kill two birds with one stone it seemed.

"Ryuukotsesui, how thoughtful of you to meet me tonight."

"Cut the nonsense Naraku. I'm not here for pleasantries."

Five more feet. "Of course my friend. I simply wanted to offer a proposition."

Three more steps. "Proposition?"

"Why yes. You see, I think it's time you allowed another take place of your territory since you're coming of age and all."

Two more steps. Ryuukotsesui laughed. "And I suppose that you are the more suitable heir for my domain?

Perfect. "Why…of course." That signaled the given word for his men to all surround the unsurprised dragon demon. "Oops did I forget to mention I invited more people to our little party."

Ryuukotsesui was stunned at the surrounding view of silver muzzles all pointed his way. "What is the meaning of this Naraku?"

Said demon chuckled and said in the calmest voice. "There's going to be a change in the food chain. And we'll start off by getting rid of you."

The next thing Ryuu saw was a hellish spark firing from every direction and bullets exploded within chest ripping his chest cavity wide as a book. The all mighty dragon gasped and roared a cry of pain as he dropped to his knees and breathed his last breath of eternal hatred for his enemy as he fell onto the wooden stakes of the harbor with a thud.

"Well," Naraku wiped off his expensive button down of the few drops of blood that landed on his chest. "Now that that's finished we shall begin with the other half of our plan. Hakudoshi?"

"Yes sir."

"Do you see that van hiding near the southern warehouse?"

Hakudoshi looked in the direction of where the building was and shook his head. "No sir. I don't see anything."

"Then your eyes need to be examined. There are some officers hiding behind the bushes there and I think they're shy. Go and give them a proper greeting." He turned off heading back inside of his hideaway. "I shall go and have a little fun with my prey."

"Yes sir."

Hakudoshi waited until his boss was out of view and ordered all of the men to follow him toward the unsuspecting officers, who thought they were well hidden. Poor fools won't know what hit 'em, he thought evilly, shooting off toward the hidden location.

The many yards or so were mere child's play for the murderous gang as they low dashed faster than the eye could see in plain sight. Just a little bit closer. The moonlight highlighted their stretched out shadows, along the cemented plains. Their footsteps were small pats on the ground the speedier they went.

Hakudoshi was the first to arrive at the camouflaged vehicle and nodded for the others to circle the other side. They were going to take out these bastards in one blaze.

Leading the way for attack, Hakudoshi ripped the sliding door and pointed his gun in. "What the fuck?" He pointed in each corner noticing all of the police equipment for also noticing the lack of officers in the four wheel can. Hakudoshi crawled inside to check every side corner and under chairs but found nothing. There's nothing in here. Naraku must be going stupid.

Suddenly he heard loud groans and muffled grunts from behind. "Hey what's going on?" He yelled jumping out of the van and coming face to face with 23 sets of handguns, machine guns, blades, and fists of anger.

Miroku smiled a very handsome smirk keeping his favorite gun pointed. "Never fuck the cop's family asshole."

"Oh shit." He was cooked now.

---

Anyone who saw the casual curl of Naraku's lips and the pink of his tongue dart out to lick his bottom lip all knew what that gesture meant.

He was ready for the tasty feel of his victim's blood and he planned on finishing it all tonight. Hell if the young fire demon was still living he'd have some fun with him too. No sense in being stingy and giving Sesshomaru all the love right?

The amused spider walked down the winding hall unbuttoning his shirt for the sexual tension he needed quenching. Hmm he could already taste that sweet smelling inuyoukai now. Screaming and begging for him to stop his advances so he could be put to death.

But he wouldn't grant him such a wish. No, not until he was ready and finished with creamy, tender body.

The closer he came to the steel trapped dungeon the more aroused he became. He knocked first, since he was a gentleman, and unlocked the door, pushing it inward. "Hello my pets. Your master needs—what the?"

Where were his pets? Where were they? Didn't he tell Hakudoshi to put Sesshomaru in this cage with the Koorime? Surely the young brat didn't take his prey up to his own room and have some fun? No, that wasn't in the boy's character. He'd sooner cut off his own foot then to be caught using any of Naraku's meals.

Naraku slowly walked into the room, cautious that these two demons were probably hiding in one of the dark corners, not illuminated by the hall lights. However one such corner wasn't so dark. It gleamed and moved…What the hell? It was moving?

Naraku powered walked over toward the glittering hole and damn near pissed his pants. "The bastards." He hissed, seeing the flickering water wink at him from below.

That son of a bitch escaped.

---

Sesshomaru's lungs were near bursting but he maintained his composure just long enough to keep himself and the fire boy hidden as he swam as far as he could until reaching the pier. Hiei would've drowned had they stayed longer then need be. Whoever made up the tale of demons being able to do it better than humans needed to shot themselves. That was a bold face lie.

Hiei cough, gagged and purposely spit out all of the inhaled water in Sesshomaru's face. "I will kill you." He said between gurgles of spit of water.

"You're welcome." Spoiled little demon.

Using one hand to hold Hiei, Sesshomaru used the other to hoist them free of the watery tresses and up on the pier line. Hiei flopped backwards like a fish and greedily sucked in all of the wonderful free oxygen.

Sesshomaru massaged the lump of his throat willing all of the urges to cough like a helpless pup. They couldn't stay here. It was too open. Too exposed. Someone was bound to catch them out here. "Come on we have to move." He urged toward the panting Hiei.

"Umm if you recall, I'm not exactly in rare form."

"Then you shall lie here and die." Sesshomaru sucked in some of the salty sea air through his nose and released it the same way.

Hiei sat up. "Wait are you actually going to leave me here?" He said to the leaving demon.

"I don't remember you asking me to assist you."

Oh so he was playing it that way huh? Damn that bastard. "Fine could you carry me?"

Sesshomaru kept walking.

Grrr…. "Could you carry me?"

Still walking.

Oh man, he was such a dick. "Could you please carry me to safety Sesshomaru?"

That was what he was waiting to hear. "My pleasure."

Sesshomaru took his time going over to the ailing demon and picked him up effortlessly tossing him on his back. This was seriously beneath his standards but with this boy being injured as he was there was no way he'd be doing much of anything on his own.

Scanning around the open spaced harbor, Sesshomaru looked and sniffed for some place safe he could easily put the lad. But there wasn't anything there that he considered—Wait. Sniff. Sniff. No. It couldn't be? Sniff. Sniff. It was. "Father."

Not just him either. There were a bunch of others surrounding him as well. One of which he identified as loyal comrade Miroku. So the others did receive his message after all. Splendid. "Hold on." Was his only warning before he took off toward the faint odor of his fellow officers.

Hiei latched his arms tightly around the inuyoukai's neck and held on as ordered even though he was cursing him out and pleading with him to slow down. But the louder he yelled the faster Sesshomaru went. He was anxious to get back to one person in particular. The one who got him through all of that taunting pain and ridiculousness.

"Inuyasha…" I'm coming for you.

---

"Damn where the hell is he?"

"I don't know but we've checked this room already."

"Fuck." Inuyasha slammed what had to be the 50th door they checked since coming to this building and still there was no sign of his brother being anywhere in this creepy place. Dammit where was this bastard keeping his brother?

"Don't stress yourself, otherwise you'll over look somethin'."

"I know. I know." He was getting tired of this ring-around-the-rosey bullshit. Why couldn't they just find Sesshomaru and get the hell out of there?

Koga was also getting annoyed of this repeated result of finding nothing. No clues, no leads, no nothing. This was getting ridiculous. Sesshomaru had to be around here somewhere.

Inuyasha walked down toward another room, this being slightly different from the others. "Hey Koga?" He called quietly beckoning his partner over. "Let's check this one."

Koga cocked his gun shaking his head. "Nah, something's not right." There was a smell in there that shouldn't be.

"Come on. You're overreacting."

"Do as you're told Rookie."

"Ok ok ok sheesh." Inuyasha withdrew his handgun, stepping to the opposite side of the door.

Koga positioned himself on the other and quietly counted one…two…three … He bounced off the wall and kicked the metal door open as hard as he could, pointing his gun into the darkened room. Inuyasha carefully walked behind him, keeping his eyes on the back and the front. Koga examined the different scents floating around in the room and tried to identify them.

The more he inhaled the stale scent in the room, the more sure he was about it. The strongest scent in here was somewhat fresh and easiest to trace. "Sesshomaru was in here." He said suspicious wondering where his squad leader was now as he walked further into the room.

"Was being the word." Inuyasha said dryly. He was happy to know they hadn't missed his brother but now where was the jerk?

Suddenly Inuyasha triggered his gun when Koga burst out laughing. The hanyou lowered his gun keeping his heart from coming through his toes. "What the hell is wrong with you stupid?" He nearly shitted his pants thinking something was up.

"Come here." Koga mumbled pointing down. "Sesshomaru was already one step ahead of us."

"What?" Inuyasha jogged to the wolf trying to figure out what he was talking about. "How do you know?"

"Because this hole's been tampered with duh. Damn I'm requesting you get sent back to the academy when we get out of here—"

First Koga, then Inuyasha's backs went completely rigid, as something cool, round and hard pressed into the back of their heads with measured force. "Neither of you are going anywhere."

Oh damn…

---

The last of the despicable idiots that tried to ambush the experienced cops, were tossed into the back of the extra van and taken away to metro. Kazo stretched out his long arms and sighed shaky his hair all over. A feral smile spread over his face. "Pay up young man. I was right."

Miroku groaned reaching into his pocket for the bill he gambled off earlier before the ambush occurred. Yoko Kazo had warned them that Naraku might know of their whereabouts and decided to leave the van in view as bait for the morons to target. Miroku didn't believe the Chief's hypothesis and bet nothing would happen. Stupid him.

"Keep it up Starwind and you'll lose all of your bill money." Taisho said light heartedly.

"Yes sir."

Kazo snatched the large bill from the downgraded human and tucked it in his back pocket. Scamming these youngsters was getting easier every day. The crafty fox was just about to lecture on the acts of listening to one's elders when a silver blur caught his keen eyes. "Heads up men," He warned drawing his weapon.

Everyone else followed suit pulling out their weapons as they too spotted a silver blur coming straight toward them in a hurry. Taisho held up his weapon ready for a quick shot until he could make out a tall figure with long hair flying in the wind. Oh God. "Stand now!" He ordered putting away his gun.

Everyone else reluctantly did as told, as Taisho grinned from ear to ear feeling so damn proud.

Just as he thought, he mused as Sesshomaru came to perfect halt in the midst of everyone there with a frail bundle tucked on his back.

"Sesshomaru." Said Taisho giving his eldest an invasive once over for any life threatening wounds.

Sesshomaru carefully placed a wild haired Hiei on the ground as he said just as firmly, "Father."

That was just as effective as any warm hug or handshake.

Glad to see his son's friend still living too.

Miroku was surprised to see his squad leader back but then became worried. "Oh damn…"

As predicted Sesshomaru glanced around for the main person he'd hoped would've been the first to greet him. "Where's Inuyasha?"

Hearing the name of his other pup, Taisho went pale white realizing that the boy was still searching for Sesshomaru. And in there with that bastard no less. "Miroku call Koga and my son back here at once."

"Way ahead of ya Chief." Miroku said pressing the button his mike to call for his guys. "Koga, Inuyasha do you read?"

No answer. Hmm that's odd. "Toshiba, Wolfe report back to the check point. Do you copy?"

Oh man. Taisho's heart sunk as well as Sesshomaru's and Hiei's.

Precisely as they're all thinking the worst their fears are confirmed as a clicked in muffled voice says quietly. "Your men are a little tied up at the moment. Such a shame you can't come join them." And it clicked off.

"That bastard!" Sesshomaru hastily shot off toward the warehouse without warning quickly followed by Kazo and Taisho. This was definitely another one of Naraku's schemes no question about that. Why else would he take a hostage unless he was desperate for escape? The crazed mad man has chosen the wrong set of canines to keep in his grasps this time around.

This time for sure there was going to be hell to pay.

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"Either you're sniffing something called 'Stupid' or you're seriously retarded."

"Inuyasha try to be kind to the man with the nice gun."

Inuyasha frowned. "Fuck him, fuck the gun and fuck everything else about him!"

Koga's head dropped back in despair. That's it. They're going to die.

"Ahh Inuyasha, so good to heard that sweet mouth of yours still in full gear." Naraku taunted swinging his gun from side to side by the finger.

"Ready and able to bite your hand off if you come any closer."

They were definitely going to die; Koga mentally began saying his prayers, ready to meet his beloved Hiei in the nether world.

"I'm afraid you've confused yourself with being the one with the gun Puppy." Naraku circled around the two officers adoring the delicious build of their bodies, already thinking of the best treatments to put them through. Red seemed to fit the hanyou's skin perfectly.

"Now let's see. How best should I deal with my prey?" He said casually pacing before the raised armed young men. A position he forced them both in after he secured all of their weapons and supplies. His decisions all ran against the wolf demon since his body was too buff to his liking. He preferred those of a soft touch… Such as the puppy eared beast standing before him.

"Inuyasha could you come here? I need a little taste of your spicy flavor"

Inuyasha blinked. Oh eww. Over his dead body.

"I'm not going shit—"

Just as fast as he denied, the gun was suddenly placed at his jugular pressing in hard enough to leave an imprint. "I think you might want to rethink that little Puppy."

Ok maybe being a smartass wasn't exactly a keen idea.

Naraku followed the rise and fall of the hanyou's Adam 's apple. "Hmm that's better. Now," He yanked Inuyasha's head backwards by the throat. "I want a taste of this puppy's mouth…"

The hard yank of his neck brought strained tears to the Rookie's eyes. "No…" He hissed from the stress of his neck bone.

Naraku descended. "You don't have the option." He crushed his icy cold lips against the warmer set, zapping away all of his bodily warmth. His punishing kissed seek immediate entry which the hanyou denied until he was jabbed in the gut by the gun and forced to release his knocked out wind.

"Hey leave 'em alone!" Koga shouted suddenly becoming brave enough to tackle a surprised Naraku and Inuyasha to the ground.

The three wrestled around for the gun in hand. Two against one seemed like pretty good odds but not when the one alone was psychotic enough to shot off the ammo regardless of who got hit. Inuyasha managed to snatch the gun up from right when it was kicked away and stood up holding it toward the two tussling men on the floor.

"Toshiba shoot!"

Inuyasha switched the gun from side to side. There was too much movement going on for him to take the shot. "I don't have a clear shot!"

"Shoot him dammit!" Koga yelled getting punched violently in the face before he could deliver one just as viciously.

What could he do? There wasn't a clean shot. He couldn't take it. If Inuyasha decided to take aim he was likely to hit Koga as well as Naraku. All he needed was a split second of that asshole being on top or bottom and then he'd be able to take 'em out.

Just then the opportunity came when Koga bucked the spider demon off his hips and punched him against the wall. Inuyasha took aim and fired… and fired…and fired….and fired…and fired…and fired. Watching this man's body jerk with each bullet ripping out his ribs made him angrier and angrier. All of the lives this man took. All of the heartache he's caused. The suffering he's created. This fucker deserved every fucking bullet in his gun.

"Inuyasha enough!"

"No! This asshole killed Hiei! He fucking Hiei!" Bang, bang, bang, bang.

"Inuyasha stop it!" Koga reached out to take the gun from Inuyasha's hand. The hanyou glared such a heated stare at the wolf he nearly stepped back but stayed unfazed and kept his hand on the gun. "Inuyasha enough. He's done. He's done."

Inuyasha's entire body shook with a vengeance. "But he's hurt so many people…"

"I know. That's why they all deserve to get justice for what he's done. Not like this."

He lowered the gun. Koga snickered bitterly looking down at the unmoving body, knowing that he's still alive. These pussy bullets weren't enough to kill this man. "Look at 'em. He's a joke. A fucking joke."

Inuyasha sighed removing his hand from the trigger pressure. "You're right." He was a joke. Nothing but something to ha ha at. But they'd see who had the last laugh in court.

Just then hurried footsteps came running toward them. "Oh hell now what?"

Koga groaned retrieving his gun. "Who's there? Friend or Foe?" He yelled out to whoever approaching to answer.

"Friend."

Inuyasha stiffened at the sound of that angelic deep voice that answered back down the hall. Oh man. Oh man. Oh man. Was it really him?

Taisho and Kazo walked in with Sesshomaru quickly looking over to see a unconscious Naraku bleeding from a multitude of bullet wounds. After all these years. All of these long drawn out murderous years, this bastard was finally having a taste of his own blood.

Koga lowered his gun relieved to see some familiar faces. He was going to need a much needed vacation after all of this drama.

The footsteps slowed as they came inside of the room and gradually became steady steppers as they walked into the room. Two of the footsteps stopped but one set kept coming. And coming. And coming still. "Inuyasha?"

When he heard his name called, Inuyasha bit his bottom lip to keep from crying out loud like a sissy. Fuck he was so close to babbling like a baby it didn't make sense. It was just…just him. So he shouldn't feel all fluttery and stuff like some bitchy pansy.

"Inuyasha?" The deep voice called again coming closer.

Inuyasha wouldn't move, fearful that this could be some type of dream or hallucination trying to freak him out into believing that that voice really was real and not some cheap trick.

The footsteps stopped behind him as a the sensual scent of dirt, dried blood, wounds, and his Sesshomaru all mingled together and lifted into his nose. It was all he could do not to turn around and bawl like a baby but he was a man and men stood strong. No matter how fucking joyous they were inside. Even if it was because you missed your freaking brother that you discovered you cared for more than life itself. It still wasn't reason enough to cry.

Seeing the slight tremble of his brother's shoulders, Sesshomaru decided to make the first move, forgetting everybody else's presence and wrapped his arms around his little brother, pulling his back flush to his chest. "I missed you." He whispered softly against the puppy ear flicking the deep tone of his voice.

Don't cry. Don't cry. Don't cry. You promised you'd never cry again. It's only been a little over a day but oh how he longed to hear his brother's voice again. To be in his arms again. It so warm and protective. Almost like finally being at home...

Inuyasha bowed his head unconsciously snuggling into the embrace and whispered back, "I missed you too."

Sesshomaru… you're finally home.

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TBC: Yes the lemon. About time right? Yes the next chapter will have a nice spicy lemon for all of you to enjoy. ^_^