Hidden Secrets
A/n: Sorry this chapter took so long. When I was almost done with this chapter my computer erased it. So I had to start all over. I hope you enjoy this one.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes.
Summary:
Sesshomaru leaves on a business trip. One of Kagome's duties is to watch over Inuyasha while he's away. This means spending a night at the mansion. She invites Sango and Miroku to stay with her. They learn ghosts haunt the mansion every night the moon is full. Why is Inuyasha afraid when the clock strikes midnight?
Chapter 4: Murder by moonlight Part 2
"I can't believe he did that!" Sango blushed. Kagome closed the book and put it in her bag.
"I wish the girl did show up and saw him. That way she could join him." A perverted grin swept across his face. They just got done reading a section where Frank was masturbating out in an open field hoping a milkmaid would walk by.
"HENTAI!" Sango blushed before she bashed the side of Miroku's head making him fall off of the bed. Inuyasha was laughing till his sides began to hurt.
"I think the boy is stupid." Inuyasha said while he was taking deep breaths.
"Why do you say that? Look he lived a life of poverty and his father drank up all of the money they could have used for food. He also had three of his siblings die and the terrible illnesses he suffered." Kagome sympathized.
"Well for one he calls his arousal 'excitement' and two he's just plain stupid. Especially calling the up stairs of his house Ireland. Other than that it's hilarious." He smiled. Miroku climbed up onto the bed rubbing his red cheek.
"You like to see other people in pain don't you? Are you some kind of sadist, Inuyasha?" Miroku glared. He was peeved by the fact that every time Sango hit him he laughed like there was no tomorrow.
"What's a sadist?" he asked innocently while tilting his head to the side. His hair fell off of his shoulder in a graceful movement. Sango and Kagome began to giggle. "What's so funny?" he began to glare at the girls.
"You l-look s-so c-cute! L-like a pup-puppy!" they broke out in laughter.
"Whatever." He huffed and turned his head away. He preferred to look out the window. The sun was gone from the sky and it was getting darker.
"The story you told earlier about the family curse..." Miroku asked.
"Yeah, and?"
"Tell us, are there ghost's running around this place?"
"Yea." Looked at his fingers as if they were the most interesting things in the world.
"Will the ghosts be able to hurt us?" Sango shook. The idea of ghosts gave her the creeps.
"No."
"So... that means that either you or your brother has killed in this house." Miroku rubbed the end of his chin. "So have you killed any one? Is that why they make you take pills?"
"Well the folder I have on him says that he has to take the pills to help get rid of his violent moods and such. He has some pills that stop the hallucinations that he has... like those on ghosts and because of the hallucinations he tries to commit suicide. So the only person he's tried to kill is himself." Kagome sighed.
"Listen. One, I do not have hallucinations! Two, there are ghosts in this house. Three, I witnessed their deaths over and over. Three, I do not have violent moods!" He shook his fist at them in an empty gesture.
"Um, there are two number three's" Miroku pointed out. Inuyasha raised his fist and punched him off of the bed.
"I'm telling the truth! Wait till midnight. That's when they come out, but only on the full moon. Which by the way is tonight." He huffed before looking out the window again.
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"It's almost midnight. So we'll be able to see the ghosts."
"Yea, but you guys can't tell anyone! Got it!"
"Yes, you don't have to yell you know."
"Whatever." Inuyasha pulled his knees up to his chest. His arms were wrapped around them. Jaken had came in earlier to bring them futons to sleep on the floor. Of course he was supposed to sleep on his own bed. He looked at the group that he had just now decided were his friends.
"We have five minutes till the ghosts come out!" Kagome squealed.
"Tell us if you didn't kill the people who are ghosts now then who did?" Miroku stretched before settling back down.
"That is unimportant. I did though witness all of their deaths." He began shacking slightly.
"You witnessed their deaths?" Sango paled slightly.
"Every night when the moon is full and the clock strikes midnight the ghosts replay their deaths over and over again." Inuyasha shivered again. The clock on his dresser shown that they had one minute left before midnight. The look on their faces told him that they were at a loss for words. The grandfather clock in the hallway began to chime.
"It looks like the ghosts will be out soon." Sango shivered. She felt like there was butterflies in her stomach. The lights suddenly turned off.
"Inuyasha, this isn't funny!" Kagome hugged her pillow. The door slowly opened to reveal a young woman in her early thirties. Her ebony hair flowed down her back gracefully before it touched the floor. She wore a simple yet elegant dress. She gently closed the door behind her. She was walking toward Inuyasha who was shaking and murmuring.
"No go away." He whispered.
"Inuyasha, dear, what are you doing up?" she sat on the edge of the bed. She made as to brush away the hair off of his face. The door opened again, but this time no one was there. "Hello. Are you her to tuck Inu into bed?" She smiled. She stood up and walked to the middle of the room.
"Mother! NO!" He jumped off the bed.
She screamed. An unseen force sliced her body in half. Her blood splattered all over the floor before she slumped down in a lifeless heap. The group was in utter shock. The body began to fade along with all of the blood.
"Inuyasha, what was that?" fear was evident in Kagome's voice.
"As I said a ghost. They relive their deaths over and over again." The door opened again as the same woman walked in. "Do you guy's want to see the other ghosts?" They nodded their heads as the followed Inuyasha out of the room. As they closed the door the woman screamed. Inuyasha visibly cringed before the walked down the hallway.
As they walked they saw people dying in the hallways. Some looking as they have been shot or some looked down liked they were cut open with a sword. They were screaming and a few didn't get a chance to scream before they replayed their deaths over again.
"Inuyasha, the lady that walked into your room… was she your mother?" Kagome was clinging to his arm. She closed her eyes. The sight of people dying in the hallways was scaring her.
"Yea. Were going down to the study. I guess you can see my father before we go back to my room." He was looking at the floor.
"I thought that your father was dead."
"He is." They walked the rest away in an uneasy silence.
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They came to a large red oak door. Intricate carvings bordered around the door in graceful powerful designs. Inuyasha gulped before he opened the door.
"Hello son. What are you doing up so late?" the man with long silvery colored hair smiled as he closed his eyes.
"This is weird. It's almost as if they're really talking to you at this moment." Miroku took the opportunity to grope Sango. She hit him upside the head.
"This isn't the time for that!" She yelled. A vein popped up on her forehead. The man's eyes widen as he looked to his right. It looked like a small bloody handprint just grabbed his sleeve.
"Inu, what's wrong? Are you hurt?" panic was on his face and in his voice. He kneeled down to an unseen figure. The unseen figure was that of a child. He searched the invisible figure before hugging it. "Tell me what happened." The door of the study opened. The man's eyes widen as his head was removed from his body in a clean sweep. His body collapsed onto the floor as his head rolled past his desk.
"Inuyasha, were you here when your father was killed?" Kagome shook violently as she buried her face into Inuyasha's sleeve.
"Yea. Most of the deaths you guys' witnessed tonight I was there when it happened. I came in here right after my mother was killed to warn my father, but… I was too late to warn him and his murderer removed his head with father's own sword." Inuyasha wrapped in arm around Kagome's shoulders. The body on the floor faded before replacing itself on the chair.
"Let's go now." Sango was clinging to Miroku's arm. Inuyasha nodded and led them out.
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The sun rose and the group didn't get any sleep. Jaken came in with their breakfast before having the futons removed.
"I told you I didn't have hallucinations and I was right about there being ghosts." Inuyasha gobbled down his food.
"Why haven't you tried going to the police?" Sango stared at her food.
"I've tried that's one of the reasons I can't go outside. Beside anyone who tried to tell the authorities were killed. That's why you guys mustn't tell anyone one what you learned or saw. Either way they'll think your crazy about their being ghosts." He shrugged before he continued eating.
"Hasn't anyone tried before?" Kagome asked.
"Yea. My last baby sitter and she was killed. It was made to look like an accident. Also a few others tried as well." He stopped eating. After a moment he started again. A knock on the door brought them out of their stupor. The door opened and Sesshomaru stepped inside.
"Good morning. I hope Inuyasha wasn't to much trouble."
"No not at all." They said in unison. Sesshomaru lifted an eyebrow slightly.
"Miss Kagome, you have the rest of today off."
"Thank you. I wanted to get some shopping done anyway."
"You may leave now." He walked out of the door.
"I have to admit Sesshomaru is sure is hot." Sango licked her lips.
"But you prefer me over him don't you?" Miroku sweat dropped.
"Of course." Sango smiled. He smiled.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow Inuyasha!" Kagome picked up her bag.
"I guess. Why are you guys in a hurry to leave?" Inuyasha looked down.
"Well your brother asked us to leave and we have some shopping to do. Don't worry I'll buy you a gift." She gave him a hug.
"Alright. Just … you guys don't tell." He looked out the window.
"We promise. Just get some sleep ok." She hugged him one final time before the all left closing the door behind them. Inuyasha sighed before he got up and walked toward the window. He sorrowfully looked out pass the metal bars. A few moments later Sesshomaru walked in and closed the door.
A/n: Well that was a little depressing. If you guys can guess who the bad guy is I'll write your name on the beginning of the next chapter! I left a lot of clues!
And to thank the reviewers…
Jace3- Aw! I don't know much about pills so use your imagination. The pills though, make him weak and slightly ill. It's also there so he can go to sleep and make him see things. They don't give him the same pills everytime. They rotate them. Well I wish I knew ore about pills…
Feisty1125- thank you for all three of your reviews. Well if he seems like a child that is because 1. He doesn't really get many interactions of any kind. 2. They do keep him drugged up on pills. 3. He went through a lot of emotional trauma and he did witness loved ones getting murdered when he was a child. 4. They don't allow him out of the house and they try to keep him in his room.
I hope I somewhat answered you question and I hope you continue to read the story.
AngelnoDarkness- I'm glad you loved it.
Sango-maru- Yes, he is evil and you guessed it. Now can you guess what character will play a major role at the end of the story? Here's a hint Inuyasha doesn't like him in the anime or manga.
Marauder Megan- Thank you. To tell the truth I want those pajamas.
Princess Tien Yun Kimura- Well I think we all have that side to us. Even if we tried to hide it. It gets a little darker in the next chapter.
And thanks to everyone else who read.
TTFN!