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Her head was pounding and things were still fuzzy and out of focus. Kagura's eyes focused and fluttered open to a the scene before her, a dark alley with the smell of fish pungent in the air. Trash was everywhere and she herself was propped up against a trash can. Her legs were in pain from running so long, and her stomach hurt from not eating in two days. She pulled herself to her feet and started stumbling towards the street.
Not safe here…. Got to keep moving…. Not safe….
She couldn't think straight, she just kept moving, moving away from her world, one step at a time. The lights of the city hurt her eyes. They further confused her and made her head spin. She ducted into another alley to avoid the lights, but her legs gave out again and she fell hard to the ground. Just before blacking out all that went through her mind was,
No can't stop here…. If I stop he'll catch me…. I have to keep moving… keep moving….
Then all went black
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"Damn out of cigarettes…" Sesshomaru picked up his empty pack of cigarettes and proceeded to throw them into the near by trash can. He walked over to the couch and laid down. The ceiling was as interesting it was the night before. He'd finished all his daily chores as per usual and was now completely bored. His long silver hair trailed off the couch and came a just centimetre above the floor. His baggy black t-shirt and jeans were his usual after work clothes. His yellow eyes narrowed as he swung his legs around to meet the floor.
It's a nice night, thing I might as well spent it on the balcony.
Sesshomaru lived in a small apartment on Young Street it was in his price range and had more then enough room for him. It had to small floors and a VERY steep stairway to get to even the lower floor. Both the front and back doors had the awful steps, the back ones were the worst. He stepped out his back door onto the high metal balcony. The darkness of the night was broken by the large flat screen that was constantly spilling out adds about one thing or another.
Stupid piece of crap, I'll destroy that thing the first chance I get.
Even his little alleyway was in a dim light thanks to that sign, which meant he got to get a good view at all the "activities" that went on in that alley. People are such disgusting creatures…. The alley was surprisingly quiet tonight, Sesshomaru lent on the steel railing and looked down into the alley, if there was anyone down there he couldn't see them.
Good, no vermin to pester me tonight.
He really didn't want to sit on his balcony if there was people having sex and dealing drugs under him. Just as he was about to turn away hw spotted a figure laying near the base of his steps. It wasn't moving but he was sure it was a human body.
Perfect, so a drug deal went bad and now I get to clean-up their mess out of my yard… I wonder if I should call the police first…
Brushing off the idea Sesshomaru descended the rusty metal stairs to the figure, that he could now identify as female, laying on the ground. He stood above her not sure what to do. He nudged the body with his foot and it made a noise.
Alright so she's not dead. Must have had a few too many, quite a few too many from the looks of it.
Sesshomaru bent down and gave her a sharp poke that caused her small body to move onto its side facing him. "Hey, your on my lawn." The women, no girl, she couldn't be older then him, he was 19 and she had to at least be a year younger then him. She didn't say anything, but her breath was loud and heavy. He couldn't smell any alcohol, or drugs for that matter on her, he had a very good nose.
She might have snorted something I suppose.
He thought as he gave the girl a thorough look. She looked horrible, like she hadn't eaten or slept in days, and from her clothes he could assume that wasn't a normal thing for her. Although they were torn and covered in dirt he knew high quality clothes when he saw them. He black hair had been tied into a ponytail then put up at the back, but half of it had fallen down and looked like it hadn't been washed in weeks. Through the dirt Sesshomaru could see she was very attractive, with her lips painted blood red. It was very gaudy but it seemed to suit her somehow.
Sesshomaru got to his feet. This wasn't his problem, he didn't know this girl. She would wakeup soon and be on her way. He started to walk towards the stairs leading to his balcony when something pulled at his eyes and they were drawn back to the girl laying in his alley.
Its just one night…….
He walked back to the girl and lifted her into his arms. She was very light and easily whisked her up the steps and into his apartment. Not sure what to do with her now, he put her down on his bed and pulled the covers over her.
Guess I'm sleeping on the couch tonight.
Original Chapter 2
Kagura was woken by her stomachs cries for food. She sat up and placed a hand to her head. It still throbbed and the room spinning around her made her want to throw-up, which wouldn't have been a good idea considering there was nothing in her to begin with. She concentrated hard and the room began to hold in place. That's when she noticed she wasn't in her room.
Ummmm WHERE THE HELL AM I?
She looked around the small room, not that there was much to see. The bed took up half the space, the only other piece of furniture in the room was a small night stand. A book and a lamp sat on the wooden top, it had two drawers each with little brass knobs. Other then the huge window to her right, and a door she presumed led to a closet, that was all that was in there.
Its very neat in here, must belong to a women. WHAT AM I SAYING! I'm in a strange persons house! And theres no one in site! What the hell is going on!
She almost didn't notice the open door, strange because it provided the only light in the room. Room an unknown source light flooded through the door, though it was very dim and Kagura had to strain her eyes a bit to get her bearings.
This is not good….. Where the hell did I fall asleep last night….
That's when she touched her hair and felt the dirt and grease that clung to it.
That's right I ran away, then who's house is this! I fell asleep on the street didn't I? Shit, could I have been caught already!
She threw off the covers and jumped out of the bed, only to find her legs had yet to regain their strength and she was immediately brought back to the ground. The impact was loud and knocked the wind right out of her. Her eyes began to go in and out of focus again. Once her vision had steadied she tried to stand-up, but her legs this time full out refused to move and she was left helpless on the floor.
Stupid Legs! Work damn it! I need to get out of here! I can't be caught! Not yet!
She tried to lift herself up by her elbows, but it was useless, her legs refused to move and her arms were not cooperating with the weight of her body.
Note to self, diets good, potato chips bad. Oh god don't think about food!
That's when a pair of bear feet appeared in front of her. She looked up to see a man standing tall over her and looking very displeased. There was a cool air about him. He had long silver hair and piercing golden eyes that seems to look straight through her. His face seemed very serious and unyielding. He bent down so he was now more or less eye level with her.
"Why did you fall out of the bed?" Kagura shot him an evil glare and her nose scrunched up as she bore her teeth.
"Where am I and furthermore who are you!" She looked up into her captures eyes, sure he was going to call her father into the room at any moment. Her short taste of freedom had surely come to an end.
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Sesshomaru looked at the girl that was sprawled across his floor. She was looking at him as if he'd just committed some horrid crime against her. As she scowled and glared, Sesshomaru didn't even blink an eye. He much preferred her in her sleeping state.
"I am Sesshomaru. Your in my apartment. You passed out on my lawn I'm afraid." Her retort was fast and full of venom.
"And who exactly asked you for help anyways! That's such bullshit! Who sent you!"
"Sent me? You seem to have me confused with someone else. Currently, I have yet to leave my property this evening. I'm afraid I have no idea what you mean." She looked up at him with wide eyes. She just stared at him for awhile. Then her lip began to quiver and she bit down to stop its movement, not that it did much good. She then began to stare at the floor. " If you'd like I could help you back into the bed. You need to rest if you wish to regain your strength." He began to reach out his arms to lift her but she made a poor attempt at slapping them away.
"I don't need help! I don't need YOUR help. I'm not a charity case, I don't need your pity!" Sesshomaru then ignored the girls request and lifted her up and into his arms. "I told you I don't need your help!" She made her hand into a fist and limply hit his chest. "I don't need help!" she repeated.
"I'm afraid you are once again mistaken. I am not helping you out of pity. I'm merely trying to pass the time, the fact this helps you is merely a coincidence."
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Coincidence! What the hell! This guys on crack! How is it a coincidence? He CLEARLY picked me off the street and brought me here!
Sesshomaru then lowered her carefully onto the bed and covered her. He turned and walked towards the door. "Hey!" he stopped just as his hand reached the handle. She looked forward and crossed her arms in a defiant way. "The names Kagura." She narrowed her eyes and shifted then so he was now in her view. Without even turning around he tightened his grip on the door knob and replied.
"I don't recall asking for your name." He then walked out the door and it shut tightly behind him, leaving her in the dark.
The jerk! So he picks a random girl off the street and doesn't even care what her bloody name is!
She fumed in the dark room. Her shoulders were razed and she had a scowl on that could wither your very soul. Kagura took a deep breath, exhaled and let her shoulders fall. She let herself fall back onto the bed and closed her eyes.
I'm too tired and hungry for this. I'll let him off this time, he did basically save my life. I hope I can
Kagura's mind couldn't stay wake anymore and she was pulled into a deep sleep.
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What an energetic young lady I've picked up. Her body has no strength left but she insists on acting strong, I can see this turning into a headache Very quickly….
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"WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVEN'T FOUND HER YET!"
"W,w,we're sorry Naraku-sama… she couldn't have gotten far. Its only been two days and she had no money with her"
"ENOUGH! I don't care what your excuses are! Just find her and find her NOW! What am I paying you for! If you have time to be reporting your failures to me, then you must have MORE then enough time to find one girl!"
"y,yes Naraku-sama, we'll get back to work."
Naraku slammed the phone down. His hand still held the receiver as his whole arm began to shake. He released the phone to slam his fist onto his desk.
"I WILL find you Kagura… And when I do, there wont be anything in this world that could possibly save you!" He leapt out of his chair sending it skidding into the wall. Naraku stomped out of his office and slammed the door behind him. There was a shuffling noise in the room and a small figure emerged from its hiding place.
"Not if I find her first…."
Okay so it's a short beginning chapter, but it brings us to the plot of the story! A mysterious girl appearing before an even more mysterious man, will they be able to heal each others wounds? More Inu Yasha cast member may or may not be introduced, still debating on that one. Review and tell me what you think!
P.S. This is my first fanfic be nice….