Demoness: "Well, so far so good with the story. Ugh!!! I just want to jump into the evil parts though!!!"
Naraku: "Pace yourself young Demoness. We will work through this dilemma together, and I assure you I want to jump to the pain and evil just as much as you."
Demoness: *sigh* "Sometimes I hate writing these stories because I have to go through every event otherwise the readers won't understand the story. But I can see everything so clearly in my head I just want to rush and put it on paper then post it. Ugh I can't resist the temptation!!!"
Naraku: "Calm down. You're going to get your chance to bring down Kagome and Inuyasha and I'll make sure of it." *Chuckles darkly*
Demoness: "And I am eternally grateful for your services Naraku. *bows* Feel free to call upon me anytime to suggest plots for the story."
Naraku: "I can almost guarantee it young Demoness." *kisses hand* *leaves room*
Everyone: *major twitch*
A/n: Even though I have gotten only two reviews so far, I'm going to post another chapter because I can't stop writing and I love the story so far. Heads up when spring break is over my updates are going to shrink in number because my teachers just hate kids I guess. The last two months I have been swamped with projects that I barley stayed on top of and science fair is coming up in the next few weeks. I will try to get everything done as quickly as possible so I can update but that's in the future, not now, so on with the story.
Thanks to:
Angel-up-above-heaven
kjpan
*Disclaimer-I don't own Inuyasha but his world is about to begin to crumble around him. *laughs evilly**
"Talking"
'Thinking'
Flashback
'Inuyasha's human side'
'Inuyasha's demon side'
Tears of a Crying Soul
Blood stained the ground in great splatters, mixing with the dirt, turning a dark brown. Dried blood caked the clothes of the fallen bandits who lie in a heap on the ground, their limbs bent at unnatural angles. Diagonal wounds slashed deeply into every chest and some with holes through their abdomens. The stench of death filled the air along with the decaying flesh of rotting corpses. The stench of blood was becoming more suffocating with every breath.
'Inuyasha could not have done this.' Kagome thought as fear surfaced deep in her heart.
***************With Inuyasha***************
"Kagome, can you hear me?" Inuyasha asked quietly.
When he still did not receive a reply he kneeled down next to her and looked deeply into her dark brown eyes. Through the cloudiness he could clearly see the emotions swarming in her eyes behind her tears. Along with her eyes, her sweet scent was tainted heavily with an overwhelming fear, sadness, and hatred that consumed the spring. He couldn't help but think that their argument earlier was what put her into this painful state. He wanted nothing more than to wipe away her tears and cradle her body to his chest to comfort her. He shook his head to clear his mind and set back to the task at hand.
He stood up and removed his haori and laid it on the ground beside Kagome as he entered the waters of the spring. Coming up to Kagome's side he gently slid his hands under her body and lifted her from the water bridal style, silently praying to the Kamis that Kagome would not awaken during this exchange. The last thing he needed was for Kagome to awake, naked in his arms, and sit him to the pits of hell. He shivered slightly at the thought before wrapping Kagome in his haori and collecting her things from beside the spring. Standing with bag and Kagome in hand he entered the forest once again and began the long walk back to the campsite.
***************With Kagome***************
The memories were weakening in strength, the ropes that bound her in her mind slowly turning into mere threads that feared her touch. They sensed their control was slipping, they could no longer hold her unless she was to finally give into the dark. Taking advantage of the slowly fading moments before she awoke they tried one last time to capture her heart. Even if it failed they knew their efforts were not in vain; the girl was destined to join their side it was only a matter of how and when.
***************Back with Sango & Miroku***************
"They sure are taking awhile to return, I'm starting to worry. Do you think we should go after them?" Miroku asked as he stared warily into the dark forest.
"I'm sure they're fine Miroku, beside the spring is pretty far from here to begin with. Knowing Kagome she won't be in a hurry to leave when Inuyasha finds her, so they probably won't be back for awhile." Sango replied as she continued to clean her weapon with a white cloth.
"You have once again amazed me, my lovely Sango. Your intelligence is just as beautiful as you."
Sango blushed deeply as she immediately took great interest in her weapon. "I'm not beautiful," she whispered.
***************With Inuyasha***************
Inuyasha's eyes never left the forest ahead of him as he carried Kagome in his arms. The trees seemed to part for him knowing they faced his wrath if they prevented his journey from proceeding. He radiated the scent of a male in distress over his female's condition and well-being. Males were known to kill anything that posed a threat to their pack especially if members of the pack were already injured. Inuyasha had recently become aware that he had unknowingly assumed the role as pack leader to his human and demon comrades. He fought alongside them and defended them when they were struck down by anything whether it was physical or emotional, but he wasn't too good at the emotional comfort thing and preferred to avoid it when he could.
Inuyasha gasped slightly and looked down at the woman in his arms as she snuggled into his chest and breathed a soft sigh of comfort. A light smile appeared on his face as he looked upon Kagome's form cradled in his arms.
'She really is beautiful. Wait! Where the hell did that come from?!'
'Oh come on you know it's true. Just look at those luscious lips they look so kissable. I wonder what they taste like.'
'I don't know what you're talking about; I have no desire to kiss Kagome.'
'Sure you don't,' his human side agreed sarcastically.
'I don't!'
'Okay, Okay! Don't get so defensive, sesh. I wonder what those hands could do…'
'Okay get the fuck out of my head!!!'
'Fine but I'll be back.'
'Whatever.'
***************With Sango & Miroku***************
To say he was shock was an understatement; it was like Naraku suddenly popping up wearing a pink tutu and yelling "I love Ponies." It just wasn't at all what he expected to hear from Sango. She was a goddess sent to Earth from the Kamis themselves; she was the meaning of the word beauty.
"Sango, you are strongly mistaken."
'What?! He heard what I said?' Sango thought in panic still refusing to look up at Miroku.
"Sango look at me."
She didn't raise her head. She didn't want to hear her own thoughts confirmed by someone other than herself, especially Miroku. Lost in her own thoughts Sango didn't notice Miroku approach her side until she felt Miroku hook a finger under her chin and tilt her head to look at him.
"Sango, why do you think you are not beautiful?" Miroku asked softly.
"I… I have never been beautiful," Sango whispered as she avoided Miroku's eyes.
"What do you mean Sango?"
"I… I have never been seen as a woman. I've always been seen as a warrior… that's not exactly what men find attractive," she said slightly annoyed that Miroku was interrogating her like this.
"Sango, look at me." Miroku demanded quietly. When her eyes connected with his he saw all the doubt and sadness flashing across them.
"Sango, you are the most beautiful thing on this Earth, don't you ever doubt that. Your fighting skill and spirit only contribute that much more to your beauty."
Sango gasped as Miroku leaned forward and softly brushed his lips against hers. There was nothing urgent about the kiss, it was short and simple. Shocked, Sango opened her eyes to see Miroku once again take his place across from her and begin his meditations.
'He didn't grope me.' She thought shocked.
***************With ?***************
'I see the Miko is finally being affected by her memories. So that wretched woman had spoken the truth about the girl. Hmm. Who knew the heart was always to sway before the mind and soul. We'll soon meet again face to face my little Miko. I think it's about time that Inuyasha understands what true pain feels like when you crush his heart in your own hands and betray him.'
A/n: Another chapter down!!! Please tell me what you guys think!!! I'm thinking of starting a prize thing for reviewers. Every tenth reviewer can ask me any question and I will answer it and give you a summary of the next chapter that's on the way. Give me your opinion on the reviewer thing to!!! Please Review!!!
DARKENED DEMONESS
