Warning: This chapter has explicit content and contains adult situations. This means for all you kiddies out there this is not for you. So I do not want to get flamed! You have been warned.

Chapter 3: Help Wanted

Kagome's heart stopped. She couldn't breathe. All she could do was shake in complete and utter fear. What was she going to do? She should have never come back to the apartment. She wanted to cry but being her defiant self she would not yield. She would fight. He got the best of her in the girls' bathroom, but this time he would not. She had not taken all those classes from her Grandfather for nothing.

The figure let loose a horridly evil laugh and tightened his arm around her waist. "You're fear greatly excites me," he placed a rough kiss where her shoulder and neck met. And laughed when she attempted to elbow him in the stomach and get away. "I knew you wouldn't get me that sword. Guess I will have to retrieve it once I'm finished with you. Then I can kill all your friends." Kagome let out a gasp in shock, as the dark figure chuckled. "Don't worry, it'll be a while before I'm done with you," he gave her a sick twisted smile.

'I have to get myself out of this mess. I have to warn the others.' Kagome lifted her hand up and sunk her nails deep into his skin. When his grip loosened she stomped on his foot with as much force as the adrenaline pumped through her veins would allow. Kagome turned on her heel and delivered a hard enough blow to the man's stomach that he lost breath.

He doubled over. Kagome went for a swift kick to his head just hoping, hoping that she could knock him out and make a run for it.

The demon was to quick, he grabbed hold of Kagome's foot and with all his irritation threw her roughly to the ground only to hear a slight cracking sound as she hit her head on the white linoleum floor. "Wench!" he spat.

Kagome felt pain course through her head and as she lay on the floor. She used all her strength just to lift herself off the ground. She turned her gaze toward the man. He was ridiculously strong and fast just like him. She could barely make out his appearance with blurred eyes. She shook her head trying to get her vision to clear and looked at him stalking towards her.

He no longer wore his dark cloak. He had dark hair that was pulled back into a short ponytail. His skin was a brilliant shade of tan. His eyes were a dangerously demonic red he stood proud and tall. If the figure before her was not trying to jeopardize her life, she could almost stare at him in awe.

"Who are you?" she had to know. It couldn't be. 'He couldn't have found me this fast could he?'

The dark man laughed, "Oh, how I've heard so much about you. To be honest, I thought you would've put up more of a fight. But you are a feisty one, aren't cha? And disobeying our master? Tsk, tsk. Guess you just like it rough, hmm…" He eyed her with an ominous look. "Now now do you just have a thing for demons Kagome? Or is Inuyasha just an added bonus…I suppose he would be the best of both worlds pathetic half breed." He spat venomously.

'Inuyasha??' Kagome's mind wondered. How would? But. The demon spoke again knocking her from her thoughts.

He reached into his pocket, "So I've been thinkin'…" he began, pacing back and forth.

'No time to think about that! What do I do? How do I get out of this mess alive?' She began to slowly look around the living room… 'I can't make it to the door…but the window… Yes!'

"What could be so special about you? But when I see your defying spirit…I understand," the man continued slyly smiling at her again as he pulled out his switch blade knife. "And I find myself only wanting to break it…that strong defying spirit." He slowly advanced towards her. "It's been awhile since I've had fun, some good rough fun. All I have to do is make sure that you're just barely alive, right?" he chuckled.

"Hey brother! Hey…My, my, you are a little sexy thing aren't ya?" a second figure said as he walked out of her bathroom. He was cloaked in a brown robe all that could be made out was beady eyes. "And I did happen to find these wonderful little items of yours," he chuckled as he held up a set of conservative but borderline sexy lacy underwear.

"Hmm…a little vixen after all aren't we?" the first man said as he grabbed Kagome by her hair and pulled her up to her feet. Relentlessly, he threw her on the small beaten up futon. "Thanks Manten. Give us a minute, then you can have your fun next," the first an older man ordered his brother.

"Awe Hiten you always get to go first." Hiten turned giving the other brother a warning glance. Manten's eyes widened. "Uh…well, make sure she's alive for me. I like 'em alive and kicking," he sickly joked walking back into the kitchen, rummaging through her empty cabinets.

While the brothers were talking, Kagome figured this was a good time as any. So when Manten walked away, she rolled off her futon bed and stood in a defense stance.

"What? You think you can fight me? I'd like to see you try baby," Hiten questioned as he slowly advanced again towards Kagome. He thrust the knife in Kagome's direction only to have her side step the stab attempt. She tried to run for the door, until another set of arms wrapped around her body and slammed her down on the floor with a thud.

"Where you goin' cupcake? Don't you know we ain't done with you yet?" Kagome looked up to see the other brother Manten starring down at her as Hiten came over to join them. Utter and complete panic set in Kagome. 'With one I might have had a chance but two??' her mind screamed at her.

Hiten still had his knife in his hand, but she noticed that it was not tight in his hand. Kagome rolled back onto her shoulders as she kicked his hand, knocking the knife out of his grip and sent it flying across the room. Anger began to boil in Hiten. "That's enough, wench!" he shouted as he grabbed Kagome by the throat and threw her across the room as well. Her body hit the wall, leaving yet another body imprinted hole in the wall as she fell to the floor like a rag doll.

Kagome's head was pounding while every bone and muscle was burning with an aching sensation. She felt something sharp poking her back, something she landed on. Her arm was twisted behind her when her hand grasped around the blade of Hiten's switchblade. 'Perfect, this could buy me some time.' Just then, Hiten walked over to her grabbing hold of her hair again pulling her up so that she was somewhat standing. "What the fuck was that about, huh? What were you planning on doin', stupid cunt?" Hiten reached back and back-handed Kagome across the face with inhuman force. Kagome tried not to cry out in pain as he still had a death grip on her hair while she was sure that parts of her body were broken. Her cheek stung probably cut open from his attack.

When she pulled her head back to face him, anger crossed her face as she defiantly said, "This," as she plunged his blade deep into his chest this time since his abdomen had proved unreliable. Shock crossed his face as he released her hair and took a step back. As he looked down at the blade, a small smile crossed his face.

"You really do not learn your lesson did you really think that that would hurt me?" he asked as he slowly pulled the knife out of his body, "Try again, sweetheart."

Kagome's eyes widened and a gasp escaped her lips. 'How can that be?' She heard Manten chuckle in the background as he watched everything from behind. Hiten glanced at the knife as he held it watching his blood drip down towards the handle. He gripped the handle tighter reaching over and slicing Kagome's chest from her right shoulder to the top of her left breast. Kagome screamed at the burning pain instinctly pushing away at Hiten. Dropping the switchblade Hiten took his hand, grabbing her wrists and pulled them both high above her head as he roughly groped her breasts, while Kagome tried with all her might not to cry out in pain. Soon she felt his body weight crush her into the wall behind her. Kagome grimaced feeling Hitens very apparent and full hard on.

"See what you do to me, whore?" he teased as he lowered his head and began licking her cut. Kagome slipped a small cry of pain then, his tongue just made the cut burn all the more. He began grounding his cock against her again, when Kagome had finally gotten over her shock, she began kicking out and bucking against him, hoping to move his weight off of her.

"Stop, please. Stop, don't do this, please! Get off of me!" she began screaming.

"I don't think so, baby," Hiten cooed sickly in her ear as he snatched the front of her tube top and ripped it down the front with such force. "Mmmm, can't wait," he said gazing at her breasts hidden by her strapless bra. He ruthlessly grabbed the front of her pants and ripped the button and the zipper off. The cut on her chest was bleeding profusely that it was staining her bra. Hiten began to notice that her eyes were becoming distant. He grabbed her by the throat and slammed her again into the wall, "Pay attention, skank! Haha, cuz you'll never have another like me, whore."

Black dots began to dance in front of her eyes. She felt his hands down by her lower regions, but he wasn't technically touching her. No she felt no more touches upon her body with a great relief. But. 'What is he doing?' she silently questioned. She heard his zipper on his jeans being undone. Dread registered into her mind. 'Oh my Kami! This is it! I'm going to be raped and then killed! I never told Sango, Sota, or Gramps how much I loved them,' she thought sadly. 'Inuyasha' she could not help but at least have a thought about him. She could at least say she enjoyed being around one decent man in her life she thought bitterly.

Once his cock was poking out of his jeans, Hiten reached both hands down pulling with them the zipper of her jeans. He grabbed either side of the unzipped material and ripped the denim from her body. From her knees down the denim hung from her legs. Hiten had achieved his man goal she stood before him in her silken panties he began making his way towards her most sacred area.

Kagome began again to kick and scream, twisting and turning, trying anything to fight him off. Even with all her fighting he was able to grab hold of her fondling her in a painful way through her panties. A scream left her mouth despite all the torture she had already endured this was the most painful she felt her insides die. She thrashed harder causing Hiten to hold down her arms with both his hands as he again ground his hard on against her pelvis. "How does that feel, wench. Cry for me, scream for me!" Hiten begged her, he was so close. Now he would take his prize.

Kagome prayed for death…

"What the- SHIT!" Manten began shouting.

"What is it?!" Hiten screamed at his brother. But all that came as a reply was his brother flying across the room, having only the wall stopping his flight as he yelled, 'Ugh!' "What the hell?" Hiten zipped up his pants to turn and find Inuyasha standing there in front of him.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome mumbled, barely forming any words before she sunk to the floor with a thump.

Worry ran through Inuyasha's mind, but only fury and anger crossed his facial features. "Sorry to interrupt, but I don't think we've been introduced," Inuyasha sarcastically sneered.

"Likewise. You must be Inuyasha. I've heard so much about you," Hiten replied just as sarcastically. "I am Hiten, and that lump over there is my brother, Manten. But as you said before," Hiten glanced back at Kagome's form laying lifelessly upon the floor, "you were interrupting us. So if you'll just make your way out…"

Inuyasha's bangs covered his face as he growled taking in more of the scents and the current situation. "I don't think so, you bastard!" Inuyasha lunged at Hiten with his claws sharp and gleaming. Hiten made a quick side step but Inuyasha managed to slice Hiten's upper arm sending him plummeting to the ground. Inuyasha looked down at Kagome and noticed the dark bruises beginning to form around her wrists and spotted all down her back, along with the streams of blood and her attire. A snarl escaped Inuyasha's mouth. As Hiten got painfully back on his feet he turned to meet Inuyasha once again, while the said demon was breathing heavily. Hiten also noticed the purple stripes that began to form upon Inuyasha's cheeks, wrists, and arms. "You were the one that was in my place last night. What the fuck to do you want? What business do you have with the girl?" Inuyasha growled, standing defensively in front of Kagome's fallen body.

"Orders are orders, ya know?" Hiten smirked. He heard his brother groaning as he tried to sit up. "And well, Ida think we have a connection," Hiten winked. "She couldn't keep her hands off of me. Poor Inuyasha, are you sad that she wasn't screaming your name?" Hiten smiled having no idea what he was about to unleash.

"You fucking Bastard! You've touched something that belongs to me. No one else! You know what that means for you, Hiten? You're gettin' a first class ticket to hell!" Inuyasha's voice was different. His whole aura was different it sent a slight chill down Hiten's spine. Inuyasha was preparing to kill Hiten, when he felt a hand wrap around his lower leg.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome moaned. "Is it really you?" Tears began welling in her eyes, but she refused to have them fall. "I was so scared. I was really really scared," she whispered brokenly laying her head down on the ground closing her eyes from the strain finally letting the tears fall and darkness take hold of her.

"Aww…isn't that sweet? Hehe, let us finish with this half-breed brother. Hurry, so I can have a taste of that innocent flesh of hers," Manten mocked, beginning to stand.

Inuyasha growled, his face down casted. His body began to shake. His heart pulsed, his nails grew. His fangs sharpened.

Hiten shook eyes widening when his senses caught Inuyasha's aura. If it had bothered him a few moments ago, it really took its toll on him now. He was emitting so much power in was suffocating. 'What is this…' he thought with fear.

Manten stood fully shaking off the impact. "Hey Hiten! I think he's scared of us now, look the half breed's shaking. "Should we kill him now or should we keep him alive so he can watch us torture the girl?" Manten naively spoke.

Inuyasha chuckled, "You should be less concerned about me and more concerned over your own death!" Inuyasha flashed his blood red eyes upon his new prey.

Without a sound, Inuyasha leaped forward swiping his claws across Manten's legs slicing right through both appendages. Manten fell to the ground with a feral cry. Inuyasha stood behind him cracking his fingers one at a time. "I enjoyed the sound of your brother's bones crushing under the mercy of my claws Hiten," Inuyasha growled.

Hitens eyes widen, "Manten!!" he screamed rushing towards Inuyasha. Inuyasha turned grabbing hold of Hiten's arm that he had slashed earlier yanking in clearly off from the ball of his shoulder. Hiten fell to the ground screaming out the same pain his brother had earlier.

"Hmph, how does that feel bastard? Scream for me, cry out for me," Inuyasha mocked Hiten's earlier comments. Manten attempted grabbing hold of Inuyasha's leg with his closest hand, but not being as fast as Inuyasha he swiped his dagger like claws down taking off the said hand. Inuyasha cackled at the screams. He turned his attention to Hiten once again his mind screaming for blood. He wanted death all the possibilities swam through his twisted demon mind.

They touched what is mine! Mine!...

Hiten choked when Inuyasha dug his nails into his shoulder taking hold of his collar bone crushing it slowly so each crack could be heard. "Are you going to ask me to stop, like she did Hiten? How does it feel pathetic whelp?" Inuyasha seethed letting the demon fall to the ground once he had made sweet music to his sensitive ears with the use of the demons bones.

Hiten cried out in terror. Blood gushed from his wound painting the floor with its hues.

"What's wrong Hiten? I thought you liked cutting things up…" Inuyasha swiped at his face cutting a chunk away thus sending more blood shattering against the wall in brilliant shagged lines.

"AHH! Ergh…" Hiten's screams shrieked throughout the apartment. Neighbors ignored the shrills, avoiding any trouble at all costs.

A light distracted Inuyasha from his main target as Manten opened his mouth creating a ball of thunder that was aimed in the direction of Kagome. "DIE!!" Manten choked out his last thought as claws plunged through his chest, ripping out his heart. Hiten gasped from the spot he laid as he watched his brothers body crumple back to the floor lifeless.

"Manten?" Hiten gasped. He turned to face Inuyasha, "You! You killed my brother!"

"Hmph," Inuyasha cackled tossing the heart aside raising his claws high above his head ready to end this.

"In…Inu…Yasha…" Kagome whispered, waking from her unconsciousness wanting him there with her. Was he still there? She had heard a scream was it him? She was not dreaming…right?

Inuyasha's eyes widened slightly his breathing heavy. He closed his eyes concentrating for a split second allowing his demon to calm. He had almost, just almost lost complete control. He opened his eyes back to amber still adorning the purple strips painting as proof upon his cheeks the monster he just was. He sniffed slightly catching Kagome's scent. She had lost a lot of blood if he wanted to save her he would need to do so now.

"You better get out of here, or you'll be next. Get! Tell Naraku he'll get his sooner or later," Inuyasha said in a low voice. Hiten took a deep breath before he glanced back down at Manten's body, then ran out of the door. Inuyasha grabbed his cell phone and called Shippou.

"Hey Inuyasha," Shippou answered on the first ring.

"Shippou, I'm over at Kagome's apartment. I need you to wrap something, well, someone up and have it mailed to Naraku. It's a little gift I'd like to send right back to him," he spoke coldly.

"Aww…why do I have to do it? Why can't you have Miroku do it?" Shippou whined.

"Because me and Miroku have something else we need to get done, tonight," Inuyasha said icily, sending chills down Shippou's spine.

"Inu…Yasha? You sound…" Shippou knew Inuyasha's demonic voice, even in his sleep.

"Later Shippou…" Inuyasha said with finality.

"Oh, ok," Shippou replied, unsure.

"Oh, and Shippou? Be sure to pack the heart too," Inuyasha said before he snapped his phone closed. Inuyasha looked over at Kagome. Her eyes were closed again. He walked over to her and knelt down, gently picking up her head. "Kagome? Can you hear me?" his voice immensely softened. One would never have been able to tell he was the same monster from two minutes ago.

He watched as her eyes fluttered open and turned slightly to focus on him. "You really are here. I was starting to think you really were just a dream," a faint smile graced her busted lips. She had a far off look in his eyes. He knew her mind was racing with thoughts. What was he suppose to say. What explanation could he possibly give her about her current predicament? You're in the middle of a gang war sorry sucks for you babe?

It had not dawned on him till he was about four maybe five blocks away, once Hiten's scent passed his nose once again. And Inuyasha knew that had been the awful dull scent he picked up on Kagome. How could he have been so reckless? Was he letting his guard down? Had Hiten threatened her early in the day? Was she trying to hide it? Did he tell her about them, the gang?

She tried with all her strength and last bit of dignity to just lean up. This only caused her to cough up blood. "Don't move idiot," Inuyasha whispered placing her in his lap. He took in her form. She was in white cotton underwear with torn pants going down her leg. She had bruises smearing her creamy skin. Some were new from the recent events and some older. Her cheek was forming another painful bruise right above the other bruise he would have guessed Hiten gave her earlier. A slight gash sat in between the bruised skin. More bruises took up a lot of her arms, down her back, and across her ribs. She had one deep gash he was particularly worried about.

"You, you came for me," she whispered, knocking Inuyasha from his thoughts once he felt her hand squeezing his. Taking all the comfort she could from simply holding his hand, Inuyasha squeezed hers back in response. It was a strange feeling that she had welling up inside the pit of her stomach. Men have never been a good part of her life. She had only known Inuyasha for two days and so far he had been, well a life saver.

"Well duh," he spoke with a forced harsh voice. Deep inside him he felt oddly worried and responsible.

Weird.

"You were afraid when I dropped you off…why didn't ya say anything?" taking his other hand and brushing hair away from her unbloodied cheek. Although it was apparent that she was afraid, he could not help but complement her bravery. Most women would be broken down and crying. She had held her own for some time with a demon, a strong demon before he had got there. But if he had been just a few minutes late…

Inuyasha shivered at the idea trying not to growl as the demon side of him wanted back out and nothing more but to tear the rest of Hiten apart limb by limb. His chest burned at the idea. He was not sure why? It was just how he felt. He did not want anyone touching her. No one.

"You tried to fight him," he said more than asked, trailing his hand down her arms. After a few more moments he leaned himself atop her. The stench of her blood began to sting his nose.

Kagome nodded with a shudder at his sweet gestures. 'How could people call him ruthless? Rough around the edges maybe. But ruthless?…' she sighed naively not witnessing any of the previous events. She began feeling more light headed unsure if it was due to her fight or Inuyasha's tender ministrations.

"Will you trust me Kagome?" he whispered softly.

She nodded, "Will you take me to the hospital Inu…" She froze again. She felt something soft and wet dragging itself across the wound of her neck. That was definitely not what she thought it was. Was it?

Kagome tried to push him away feeling majorly apprehensive about his gestures mainly due to the previous events. Inuyasha growled low, letting her now that he was not going to stop. He reached for her hands, which were trying to push him away. He lightly pushed her back to the floor still holding her hands but this time to the ground in a light embrace.

Kagome should have felt violated. She had nearly just been raped, but oddly enough she was very content and the dull pain on her chest was fading. It was completely opposite to when Hiten had been licking at her. She shuddered not wanting to ever think about it again she wanted to forget that memory. She still had her innocence, he did not get that. Inuyasha's tongue lapped up the blood then he gently began to suck on the skin. It was so soothing she began to feel sleepy. After licking the wound one more time he lifted his head to meet confused chocolate eyes.

Curiosity rang through her head as shaky fingers sought out her collarbone to feel what it was she did only there was nothing there. Questioning eyes turned to his blazing gold eyes.

Inuyasha sighed, "I'm a demon Kagome. I can do things regular people can't. Hold still just a little longer, the bleeding needs to stop." The next gash was the one above her breast to be honest it was the worst of all the cuts It had been connected to the one at her collarbone. However, he did not want to start there. He wanted her to be comfortable with him first.

Inuyasha began the same process. Kagome knew a blush was staining her cheeks. She just had never had someone that close like that in that fashion. He was just helping, that was all. But no matter what she kept telling herself, she could not help feel what she was feeling.

Inuyasha tried his hardest not to laugh he could smell the changes in her scent. He wasn't going to lie, he rather liked that she felt that way. He finished with this cut and leaned up over her to where their noses were close to touching. He had his forearms resting on either side of her head.

"What?" he asked in a very teasing manner. He looked into her eyes and nuzzled his nose in to hers slightly.

Kagome swallowed the lump in her throat. Was he going to kiss her? Just as the thought entered her mind he turned his head to lick up the last wound on her cheek.

'Man what am I thinking?' Inuyasha thought to himself. He was so close to just wanting to feel her lips on his. He didn't have time for that sort of stuff right? He had all the strange feeling coursing through him.

Once he was done he stood up rather quickly and bent down to grab her around the waist and lifted Kagome to her feet as gently as he could.

Kagome's legs felt like jell-o and as hard as she could she couldn't seem to stay on her feet. She leaned into him for support. His arms went around her waist, resting into the small of her back to steady her. Kagome just wanted to be close to him before she realized it she reached her arms around his neck and dug her face into his shoulder much like she had when they danced. The worst of her wounds were now gone however, her body still massively ached being close to Inuyasha like this though almost let her ignore the pain.

It surprised him at first but he let his hands hang loosely around her waist. "Well do you feel alright or what?" he asked trying to sound just a little more gruff.

Kagome nodded, "Yeah it's not like… no I'm okay just hurt a little bit." She answered. Before he could ask her about her strange response she asked him the question he was wishing to avoid.

"How did you know him? He asked why I was hanging around you. What was all that? Why me? And how did you know?" she asked all at once. Her exhaustion and irritation made her look so broken. She was so close to just bawling but she refused to look so weak in front of Inuyasha.

"It's late and we need to get you taken care of. I'll explain it in the morning," he spoke solemnly.

"B-but I –."

"No," he interrupted, sounding more like his cranky self, "Tomorrow. Now we better fix that last wound. Wouldn't want it to scar you face Kagome," he traced the bottom of her jaw with his index finger and gently made his way to outline around where the bottom of the wound was.

Kagome blushed again and just closed her eyes waiting for his close contact once again.

Inuyasha very gently almost lazily slid his tongue across the last wound of her cheek. Kagome tilted her head making it a little easier for Inuyasha to clean the wound. Even after the wound was completely healed he could not help but linger a little longer simply just nuzzling her cheek.

"Better?" he just simply asked the rosy cheeked girl. Kagome nodded at him. "Alright let's get going," Inuyasha whispered lightly. Kagome smiled easing herself forward. The pain in her stomach however ruined the mood quickly. Kagome lurched forward and without thinking grabbed hold of Inuyasha's arm to steady herself. If she had not been in so much pain she probably would have been more embarrassed or inclined to release the demons arm.

"You are so hopeless. Leave it to some human girl," Inuyasha taunted, picking her up in a bridal style quick and swiftly.

"Have a blanket we can cover you with? You're kind of a distraction if you know what I mean." Inuyasha pointed out with a toothy grin.

"Uh…well I…" 'oh god he can see basically everything. Oh he's going to see all the flaws with my body.' Kagome cringed trying to curl into a ball in his arms.

"Hey, hey don't get me wrong I could probably stare at your body all day, bitch. The blanket is mainly for you…" Inuyasha laughed, she was so easy to read he loved it.

"Oh, I see well, that's… wait what, what did you just call me? A… a bitch? What did I do wrong?" Kagome forgot her earlier embarrassment and not so much the compliment on her body however the feeling of anger was currently stronger at the moment.

Inuyasha thought about it for a second. 'Did I really just call her that? God I really must be losing my mind. She has no idea.' Inuyasha sighed. "It's well, it's a dog demon thing Kagome. Forget about it. Let's get you back so you can rest," he whispered grabbing a blanket off her futon and tucking it around her body.

Kagome couldn't explain the feeling that passed through her. Relief? Joy? Comfort? She would never know because before she could contemplate it she was lulled into deep sleep.

It had been a long night. On top of rescuing the girl and finding himself in a rather strange predicament, Inuyasha had some unfinished business to resolve with a certain client. Of course it only ended in bloodshed. It always seemed like it did. Maybe he was a murderer. And maybe he really didn't care. But if you really thought about it all he ever rid the world of was drunks, abusers, rapists, and drug dealers. Most gangs revolved around sex, drugs, and alcohol and he'll be damned if he would have anything to do with it. The point of his gang is to track down Naraku and kill him and any of his lackeys along the way. It was revenge for Inuyasha for he would never forgive Naraku for what he did to him years ago.

"Deep in thought as usual Inuyasha?" Miroku questioned as he drove the black Porche down the road towards home. Unlike Inuyasha he was not covered in blood. Miroku hardly did the dirty work. Not like he wasn't capable. If Miroku wanted he could be just a ruthless as Inuyasha since he had full demon blood pumping through his veins. Ironically though he could never have the strength Inuyasha had. Miroku was normally the thinker, the strategist if you will.

"Yeah, well I have a lot a shit on my mind," Inuyasha muttered not really wanting to strike up conversation.

What was he going to do about the girl? What was he going to do about what he felt with the girl?

Why was it that Hiten went after her? Was it really his fault? But at the same time it was like he had nothing to do with the predicament. He had become carried away again. It had been a long while since he let out his full demon. Come to think of it he had a lot better control over it than usual. Was it because of Kagome and the calm sensation he feels when around her. Just thinking about her broken on the floor made his blood boil. He could not forget coming upon Hiten as he pinned the almost naked girl against the wall. He shook his head to get the image to disappear. All these questions plagued his mind and he for once did not have any answers for a single one.

"We are home Inuyasha," Miroku mumbled.

Kagome awoke to the melodious sound of running water. Rain? She turned over on her side to glance around the room that she found herself in. The walls of the room were a dark deep crimson. The sheets she laid in were that of black satin. She felt warm and content the feel of the sheets were like heaven. She never wanted to get out of bed.

'Wait was it a dream?' she thought. She was certain that she had been attacked yesterday. Hiten and Mateen, right? And, and Inuyasha? And he…? She shot up from the bed into a sitting position. Wait how? It couldn't have possibly been a dream. She felt her shoulder blade for the deep gash that she remembered being there. No, wait Inuyasha had…the events of the past night came crashing back into her like a tidal wave on a summer day.

"Wow, wait where am I?" she spoke without really expecting an answer.

"My room. The club," Inuyasha shouted coming out of what appeared to be the bathroom. Kagome turned to look in the direction of his voice. She squinted enough to where she could just barely see him through the steam and dim lit lights. Hell what a sight she could see though. He must have been taking a shower and now only wore a towel around his waist. It didn't leave much to the imagination. Her blush was apparent as well.

Inuyasha smirked. "What? Don't like what you see?" he teased. He walked over to a drawer and pulled out a pair of baggy white shorts. Still with his back to her and unabashed, completely he dropped his towel and changed into his shorts.

Kagome covered her face with the sheets to hide her deep red blush. She could not deny the perfectly sculpted round ass that had just presented her. She almost wanted to reach out and smack… 'Oh kami no. I don't think like that. Think about other things important things. Oh!!' Her heart raced. "W-what happened? What's going on?" She muttered looking anywhere but at him.

After adjusting his pants he turned toward Kagome and slowly crept towards her. He looked so mysterious to her and, god at the same time, sexy. It was the way he walked and carried himself. It was so animal like, so erotic. She gulped one more time.

"What, no thank you? Or praises? Fucking women," Inuyasha stood boldly with his arms crossed over his chest sporting a profound glare.

"Hey I'm grateful! I just want to know what happened is all! Stop acting like a child," she shot back with her own glare.

Inuyasha turned and walked towards the door, but stopped upon reaching never turning to look at her. "Look after I saved ya from the attack. You fell asleep so I took you back to base, changed ya, checked your wounds mainly the bruises and minor cuts on your arms, and then put ya to bed. Are you satisfied now?"

Kagome sighed. 'Wow so it really all happened all of it he did save her. It almost sounded sweet that he took her back and… wait…' "Y-you what?" She looked down at her clothes to find herself in only a black Chinese robe with red and gold decoration. "YOU changed MY clothes?" She screamed mortified covering herself like it would actually make a difference.

Inuyasha turned and looked at her but quickly turned back to the door. She had moved around so much the short robe fell slightly off her shoulders painting a very desiring picture. He took a deep breath, "Geez, women you were practically already naked last night as it was. Besides it ain't like I haven't seen a women's brea…"

THUD!

Inuyasha felt the impact hit the back of the head. It was with, with a…… a pillow he thought looking down at the feathers on the floor. He bent down to pick up the pillow, "What the hell girl, did you really just hit me with a pillow?"

THUD!

"Two pillows," she corrected. He turned to look at her but was met with her irate glare. Was she really all that mad?

"Oh, so you wanna play it that way? Alright fine have it you way," he smiled, creeping closer to her.


Sango sat at the kitchen table sipping her freshly made coffee.

"Why is it that you are up so early?" A yawning Miroku asked. He looked up at the clock that read 4:16. He took a seat next to Sango, grabbing the coffee cup from her hand to take a sip. The warm substance calmed his aching nerves.

Sango smiled contently leaning her head on his shoulder. Although it was tempting to cop a feel, Miroku was genuinely worried. Sango seemed so troubled and with the current events he could not really blame her.

"Did you just get back from the hit?" she asked casually looking lazily at him.

"Yes, but I know you were not worried about me. So do tell me what is really bothering you?" he whispered into her ear. He placed his nimble fingers on her shoulders rubbing in a circular motion receiving a much enjoyable moan from Sango.

"Oh, I don't know Miroku. I guess I'm just worried about Kagome. I bet you she would have never been attacked if it weren't for me inviting her to the club. Do you think because she works for Inuyasha, they went after her?"

Miroku shifted in his chair slightly, "Sango you cannot blame yourself. Maybe there is more to the story. I mean I remember you telling me about Kagome and how she was having trouble in your home town."

"Miroku, Kagome was not involved in gang stuff back home. You don't understand this is the most innocent girl you'll ever know. I bet she hasn't even found out that we're in a gang. Hell one of the most dangerous gangs in Tokyo at that. She is a good… no, great girl."

"All I'm saying Sango is not to blame yourself until you know of the whole situation," Miroku advised. Sango sat up to fill her cup with more coffee. She grabbed another mug from the cupboard to fill it for her companion as well.

"You know Miroku," Sango started, waiting for the houshi's full attention, "I find it a bit strange that Inuyasha seemed, well protective over Kagome. You don't think? Well honestly, Inuyasha?" She sat next to him again.

"I was thinking the same thing myself. In the last eight or nine hours he has been acting rather strange," Miroku inched his wandering hand.

"No, not strange more like nice, affectionate, laughing, geez normal," Sango trailed off in thought. He couldn't be having feelings for Kagome. Not sweet little Kagome. This would only end badly right?

SMACK

"Miroku when will you EVER learn!" she screamed at the fallen lover next to the kitchen table.

BAM

Sango looked around alarmed. "What was that?" she asked even more startled.

Miroku was up in a heartbeat at Sango's side. "It sounded like it came from upstairs," Miroku spoke.

"Kagome," they both said in unison. They ran up the stairs as quick as possible to reach the dorm areas for the top members of the gang. Namely Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha. The two turned into Inuyasha's apartment running into the living room to survey the area.

"Put me down you brute! How dare you!" They heard screaming oddly close to Kagome's voice coming from Inuyasha's room.

Sango and Miroku burst through the door to find Inuyasha with a very furious Kagome plopped over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. She kicked and screamed while beating his back as hard as she could with her fists.

"I'll put you down once you apologize, women," he screamed.

"I have nothing to apologize for! You're the stupid pervert who… I can't believe you can be so immature…" she screamed while attempting to get out of his grasp.

"You wanna see immature? I'll show you immature!" Inuyasha screamed carrying Kagome into the bathroom.

"INUYASHA!" she screamed. "NO-DON'T YOU EVEN DA-."

'SPLASH'.

Sango and Miroku were speechless so instead of asking any further questions Miroku just shut the door.

"Ready for bed?" he asked.

"Yea," Sango answered following Miroku to their room.

Kagome was soaking wet and freezing as she sat on the couch of Inuyasha's room. He came out of the bathroom changed into different pants carrying a change of clothes for Kagome as well.

"Take of your clothes. That's all I need is for you to get sick," he coldly said throwing the change of clothes on the couch beside her. He walked over to the bed a laid down his exhausted body.

Kagome walked into the bathroom to change into a large shirt and boxers. She came out to find Inuyasha in the very bed she had been in earlier. Of course this was his room so she shouldn't be surprised. She crept up closer to him to see his eyes close.

'Must be asleep she thought.' No matter how much she was furious at him she still couldn't help but think he looked absolutely adorable as he laid there with his eyes closed and mouth slightly open. His feline looking eye opened to look at her.

"What?" he mumbled.

"Um, well I was hoping you could tell me what room I could go to, so I can sleep the rest of the night in a nice comfy bed," she asked.

Inuyasha huffed and reached out for her hand yanking her down onto the mattress. "Happy? Nice, comfy bed," he whispered huskily in her ear.

"We can't sleep in the same bed!" she shouted. "I mean I've never, um well I mean…just its…" she jumbled around even worse than usual.

"Relax wouldn't ya? It ain't like I'm gonna do anything to you." He rolled over putting his back to her along with about a three feet of space on the king size bed and tried to doze off into a very alert sleep. He couldn't help but smirk. So the girl hadn't slept with a guy before. He knew her scent was innocent, but that hadn't meant she did not do other things. Why wasn't he surprised? He was not going to lie, he rather liked the fact that she had not. Probably safe to say she had not done much of anything at all the thought caused him to smile bigger. But it didn't last long.

Kagome settled under the sheets and rolled the opposite direction so that her back was to Inuyasha. She didn't know if he was asleep or not, but the memories of Hiten, of his nasty body, of him touching her, violating her returned to her. The tears began to well up in her eyes. Why did this have to happen to her?

Inuyasha smelt her tears in the room almost immediately. He didn't know what to do. He did not deal well with emotions, especially girls emotions.

The tears were running down her face, pooling on the pillow. She drew in a deep shaky breath before she whispered, "I'm so…humiliated…he…he touched me…"

Inuyasha's eyes opened. 'So he did get the chance to touch her?' Inuyasha thought bitterly. He had the idea that it had happened. His blood boiled again. She was his! Only he was allowed to touch her, to hold her! Inuyasha silently became angered at himself for letting Hiten live. Wait, why was he thinking those things again. He was not allowed to have those thoughts. Deep in his thought he missed Kagome's continued ramble. "What was that?" he quietly questioned.

A cry broke out, "He touched me! After he ripped my pants. He almost…almost…and he…he… I tried to fight him off, but he was too much…I couldn't do anything…he just touched me as he please like…like…I'm just a toy!" She rolled over to look him in the eyes. "I couldn't fight him off! I feel so violated!" she said before sobs wracked her whole body.

Instinct must have kicked in, he could not hear anymore of her berating, Inuyasha reached across the bed and pulled her into his body, holding her tightly in a safe embrace. "Sshhhh…it's ok now. You're here with me now. No one is going to get you. It's gonna be ok…" Inuyasha as if on instinct started petting her hair calmingly.

"I feel so gross!" Kagome continued to sob. "I'm gross Inuyasha!"

"Stop! Stop! Kagome you're still you, he didn't get what he wanted. He took nothing from you. You're just pure you…"Inuyasha whispered meaning every word he said.

Kagome's eyes widened at his response nodding and understanding what Inuyasha was trying to say.

"Just let it go…" He whispered.

Kagome's tears ceased with his words. She enjoyed his warmth until her body exhausted herself into a deep slumber. He knew that it would take a while for her to get over the attack. He could not help but feel responsible either. What exactly was going on? Inuyasha looked at his predicament and sighed. He was having a hard time believing that he was laying here holding this girl. No one ever stayed in his quarters. Women over the years would come by, but only until there use was not needed anymore. Inuyasha could not really feel all that bad for it. Women came begging, not him. But Inuyasha just felt different with this girl laying here. He did not know what exactly but did not want to venture further into the subject. He closed his eyes and soon followed off into that lethargic dream world called sleep.