Damn the old Gypsy! Good for nothing humans, I should have known that she would expect something in return for her favor. Inuyasha hissed as he strode through the small room. He was just so fed up with these conniving humans. Sure Keade was nice, but she was also manipulative. All he asked for was a simple locating spell; he wouldn't have even bothered except his mother had asked him herself. "Conniving little bitch," he muttered fondly. She wouldn't be a good mother, if she didn't rattle his nerves ninety percent of the time, his hands through his hair, he couldn't understand why he was here. He should be hunting, that is what he lived for, what his inner self craved. His mind whispered to him of the promising hunt to come, lately there had been about an individual who should have already crossed over to the afterlife, but recent occurrences contradicted that. Suddenly a new scent drifted toward him, it was surprisingly pleasant...a hint of gardenias and summer. Someone was coming, a woman, later it was confirmed by sound of the door swinging open and Keade's welcome. Ah so this must be the elusive niece of hers. This was the child he was going to babysit, joy. Quickly he shifted into his other form, opening his arms and releasing his other half, what he considered his better half. Time to meet the enfante...
Finally she had arrived. It was so hard to work and keep track of the time. Her aunt had been hounding her for weeks to come over, still as eccentric as ever, going on and on about the dangers of living alone. Don't get her wrong she loved her doddering old aunt, but seriously how long did she expect her to concede to her ranting about seeing the future and the supernatural. It was bad enough that she had grown up with that shame, but if her aunt kept this up she would end up in a mental hospital. The neighbors where getting antsy with all the crazy rituals her aunt followed.
Last summer's episode was still fresh in their memory. Her Aunt had been convinced that an evil spirit was trying to kill her family and the only way to protect the house was to burn incense day and night. Now that wouldn't have been too bad, I mean some people prefer their homes to smell nice. But Auntie Keade had danced around naked it the living room while burning candles and the little boy next door had seen her through the side window. Needless to say, his parents were very upset. They didn't really think that protection from evil spirits was a good excuse for prancing about naked. I mean we are living in New York; technology central...the supernatural was for those hard core Dungeons and Dragons fans, not for a grown woman of sixty-two. But no matter how many times she told her, Auntie would just purse her
lips tightly and mutter to herself about the ignorance of this generation. And so, she found herself back at her childhood home, white-washed walls and a sweeping arched roof. The tiles on the left side missing from when she had climbed out of the attic window and slipped were a familiar site. She had of course been caught; despite her old age, her aunt was surprisingly agile. She had been grounded for a month or so she assumed her aunt meant when she said, "Until you learn to keep as you're told."
Stepping onto the porch, she mentally prepared herself with a deep breath and opened the door. Aunt Keade was waiting for her on the reclining sofa that she had just purchased for her. It was the only piece of furniture in the house that wasn't an antique, it looked ridicules next to the 400-year-old apothecary table and the African fertility mask, but it was the only piece Aunt Keade had permitted her to buy.
"Kagome, finally you've arrived, I've been waiting for ages," uttered Aunt Keade.
"Sorry I've been kind of busy, but- what is that!" Right at the moment Kagome could not understand how a wolf had gotten into her aunts home. It was stunningly beautiful, striding through the living room as if it owned the place, charcoal fur rippled over pure muscle an animal that had just exited hell for a meal and it had set its sights on her. "Oh my god, Auntie, don't make any sudden movements...get up slowly and head behind me." Kagome gave the room a quick perusal, her eyes darting here and there, weighing each item's usefulness. Finally she took hold of coat hanger, hoping that the reach it would provide would be sufficient enough to hold off the beast until they got out the door.
"Kagome what are you talking about? Put down that coat hanger! It is over a hundred years old!" Keade knew that Kagome was overworked, but what the hell was that girl thinking? And then, she heard the slightly gruff harrumph of her other guest. "Oh Kagome, I'm sorry, I forgot that you didn't like animals. I'm taking care of him for a friend and I assure you he is perfectly tame"
"You're sure?" asked Kagome as she reluctantly returned the coat hanger to its place by the door. That THING didn't look tamed, in fact if she didn't know better, she would say it looked like it was laughing at her, no it was just her imagination, she was sure of it.
"His name is Inu, he really is very nice. A good protective animal and I'm sure you will be friends in no time," assured Aunt Keade.
Hesitantly turning from the "thing" and sitting on the sofa, Kagome decided to change the topic. "So, what do you want?" asked Kagome asked.
"Whatever do you mean, dear? Why I'm an old lady wanting to see my favorite girl," answered Keade innocently. Kagome really doubted that she just wanted company, Aunt Keade was never lonely. In fact she had a multitude of friends who accepted her crazy antics. I wonder what she is up too. "So how are you doing?" Kagome could play innocent just as well as the best of them.
"Fine same old same old," replied Keade politely.
Inu didn't know what to think, he was amused and insulted at the same time. This little cub was simply a riot; she actually thought that little twig would threaten him. Not that he intended to hurt her, but if he did she would be better off just offering her neck he was a seasoned predator. Now that Inu thought about it, he just might be willing to grab taste after all it was attached to a surprisingly delightful body. The cub was in her early 20's and quiet short, but her body was not lacking at all, he thought as his gaze came to rest on her breasts.
Inu watched the interaction between the closely related females, while Kagome acted uncaring her eyes told of adoration and respect for her meddling Aunt. There was no doubt in his mind that Julia loved this girl fiercely, why else would she ask for his protection. Usually he would scoff at such a thankless chore, but in light of the obvious family love he would make sure that no harm would come to so much as a hair on Kagome Higurashi head. And what a beautiful head it was too, with nice dark and thick hair it was enticing, so were her alluring eyes an unfathomable color shifting in the light. Her eyes seemed to have a will of their own, changing color to match her ever changing mood. He wondered what color would manifest as he made love to her, it would have to be a dark color for her pupils would dilate with pleasure. Yes, Inu was very sure that he could get that reaction from her, yes indeed!