Summary: Typical 'Kagome sees Inu and Kikyou and runs into the forest.' She's found by Kuronue, who takes her back to Youko's place. She's there for a few years and they fall for each other. That is, until she sees Inu again and he interferes. Kagome still has some feelings for Inu and that causes her to have to choose between the two. With confused feelings, Kagome runs off and meets a strange witch. The witch senses Kagome's turmoil and decides to add to it. Kagome is turned into a demon and she goes home. What will happen? Kuro/Kag
Hi there peoples!!! I'm back again! This time I have a story that I've wanted to try for a while. I haven't fully developed the plot, but I hope it turns out okay.
Disclaimer: -recites obediently- I don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho.
Troubled Love
By Sesshieluver89
Chapter One- The Thieves
"Inuyasha? How...could you?" Kagome was watching Inuyasha kiss Kikyou with tears streaming down her face. "I loved you. And you chose her..." Kagome turned and started to slowly walk away. She started to pick up speed until she was a blur moving through the forest.
Half an hour later he stopped to rest on a large boulder. As she caught her breath she looked around and noticed that she didn't know where she was. She was starting to panic when a voice spoke from behind her.
"Something the matter?" She spun around to see a bat youkai (what is he really?) standing a few feet away. He had long black hair in a ponytail and was wearing a slightly tattered hat on his head. He was wearing black and was swinging a red amulet between two fingers. His large wings were folded behind his back. His grey eyes were staring at her curiously.
"Who are you? What do you want?" Kagome was studying the strange youkai intently, but she couldn't sense any hostility from him.
"Kuronue. Don't want anything in particular right now. And you are?"
"Kagome. Umm... could you help me? I kind of ran away from my friends and I don't have anywhere to stay."
Meanwhile, Kuronue was studying Kagome. Her midnight black hair reached a little past midback and her sapphire eyes had small silver flecks in them, making them shine. Her cheeks were still a little flushed from running and she was panting slightly. Her black pants and red shirt showed off her curves.
"Hello? Did you hear me?" He snapped out of his daze and looked at the agitated girl in front of him.
"Huh? What did you say?"
"I asked if you knew anyplace that I could stay," she said irritably.
"You can stay with my partner and me. He has plenty of room."
She looked at him skeptically and said, "You're not like any youkai I've ever met before. Normally I'd at least have been attacked by now."
He grinned at her and asked, "Do you want me to attack you?"
Her eyes widened and she shook her head vigorously. "No. I was just saying that that's probably what would have happened with anyone else."
"So Kagome, are you coming with me?"
"You're partner doesn't hate humans right? I don't think I should come with you if that's the case," she said.
"No, he doesn't hate humans unless they do something stupid, like insult him."
"Okay then. I'd be glad to come with you."
He grabbed her by the waist and took off. She gave a small "eep," but was otherwise quiet. They arrived at a castle a while later and Kagome looked up at it in awe. The castle had vines creeping up the sides and they were blooming. The grounds were covered in all kinds of beautiful, and some dangerous, plants. The forest surrounded the building, making a protective barrier. Kagome looked around for a few minutes and then noticed a very odd tree halfway between the forest and castle. It was slightly red in color and seemed to have mouths on the ends of the branches.
"Kuronue, what's that in the middle of the grounds?" she asked inquiringly.
"That is one of my Death Trees," a silky voice answered from off to her right. She turned to find a kitsune with silver hair and golden eyes. He had silver ears protruding from his head and a silver tail that was swaying in the wind. He was wearing all white and was quite handsome. "May I ask who your guest is Kuronue?"
Kagome bowed and introduced herself. "I'm Kagome. Kuronue was kind enough to offer me a place to stay. If that's alright with you, that is."
Youko nodded and introduced himself as well.
"Kagome, come with me. I'll find you a room," Kuronue said.
"Okay. Thank you both very much. I would have had some major problems if you hadn't found me, Kuronue."
"Happy to have been of some service milady," he said teasingly.
She laughed and answered, "You shall be rewarded for your trouble. You may request anything you desire at any time."
Kuronue grinned and led her to a gorgeous bedroom. It was furnished in red and black (I'm not good at describing things like this. Let your imagination run wild hereJ). There was also a door to the left that led off to a personal hotspring. "Oh Kami… It's so beautiful…"
"Glad you like it. This room is now yours." He watched as she turned a shocked face in his direction.
"Really? Don't you think this room is too nice? I mean, I might ruin it or something," she said, still in shock.
"I think the color scheme fits you nicely, considering your strange clothes," he said looking at her T-shirt and cargo pants. "Where did you get those anyway? What's your story? Before, you said you ran away from your friends. Why?"
"Do you want my whole story or just the most important parts?"
"The whole thing," he said. She was about to start when he stopped her. "Youko should hear it too, don't you think?"
She nodded and waited for Kuronue to go and fetch Youko. They came back a few minutes later and she began telling her story.
~*~*After explanations~*~*
"What an interesting human you are," Youko said. "To have gone through so much and not have been killed. Truly remarkable for an untrained human woman."
"Are you implying that I'm weak?" Kagome glared at him.
"No. I'm merely saying that you could use some training."
"Are you volunteering to train her, Youko?"
The kitsune shrugged and replied, "Maybe. If she's willing."
Kagome smiled at them and said, "I'm more than willing. I'd love to be trained."
"I'll not go easy on you. The training will be intense."
Kagome nodded. "I'll try my hardest to keep up."
"Your training will start tomorrow. Kuronue will wake you up in the morning." Youko then stood up and walked out of the room.
"You know, Youko kind of reminds me of Sesshoumaru. Except for the fact that Youko hasn't tried to kill me," Kagome stated.
"You know Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"Yep. I've almost been killed by him a bunch of times. Geez, you really don't listen well, do you? I mentioned him a few times during my story," she said in a bewildering tone.
Kuronue just smirked and said, "I'm a horrible listener. It always annoys the hell out of Youko."
"I'm not surprised. He doesn't seem like the type to take any nonsense."
"I know. It's odd though. He's a kitsune. He's supposed to like tricks and other nonsense."
"Oh well. It doesn't matter. It's not like you can force him to act differently. I actually prefer his attitude to Inuyasha's."
"I thought you liked this Inuyasha guy."
"I do, but his attitude is annoying as hell."
"Well, you better get to bed. Youko will have you up at the crack of dawn, most likely."
"Umm… Kuronue?"
"Yeah?"
"I hate to ask, but I'm used to sleeping with my kit and Kirara, and I was wondering…"
"If I'll stay with you?"
She nodded her head and added, "Please?"
He smiled at her and said, "Sure."
She beamed at him and gave him a hug. "Thanks."
"But this is just for tonight, okay?"
"Uh huh. Only tonight. I promise."
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Okay, well that's the first chapter. Hope you liked it! I know that they grew to trust each other too fast, but I like it better this way. Please Review!!!!!