TRAGIC SOUL
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Kagome. These characters belong solely to Rumiko Takahashi and Viz.
I do however own my own creations.
A/N: Kagome has lived the past 10 years as Diana King after defeating Adimara and saving Inuyasha, Kouga,Sesshoumaru and her pups in our last installment. Suffering from amnesia, will she be able to accept Inuyasha and her world of demons and magic?
Chapter 4
Diana stared at the handsome, young japanese man with the long black ponytail that hung below his buttocks. She had hoped when she saw the man it would bring back all of her memories, but, alas, nothing.
Inuyasha repeated, "Kagome. It's me, Inuyasha. Don't you remember? Anything at all?"
Ingram smirked to himself, 'Good. Still nothing. Her memory is toast.', he thought to himself.
"I'm sorry, but no, I don't remember.", Diana said, sadly.
Inuyasha handed her the flowers, which she took happily, but with tears in her eyes. None of the other people who had claimed to know her had tried this hard to make her remember,
"Tiger lilies ... and mini purple roses ... with baby's breath ... your favorite bouquet ... I used to always get them for you when I was in the dog house!", he laughed quietly.
"Inuyasha ... I don't know what to say ...they're beautiful.", the way she looked at him sent his mind reeling back over 10 years. She still looked like his Kagome after all this time.
"And we have reservations at O'Hannery's for 7:30 ...", he started to say.
"O'Hannery's?", she queried, then looked down at her clothes of medical scrubs, "But I don't own anything that I can wear to there ..."
Inuyasha whipped out the dress and shoes. Diana stared at the beautiful, sarong style emerald green dress with matching shoes. Tears came to her eyes again.
"You didn't have to do that ...", she cried.
Inuyasha came over and took her chin in his fingers,
"My wife always liked to look her best. Now try it on. I want to see if I am still as good at picking out clothes for you as I once was.", he said quietly.
Kagome took the outfit and excused herself as Inuyasha smiled at her. She blushed.
'He's very handsome and kind.', she thought to herself, as she went into the bathroom.
Ingram watched her go. He could tell she was smitten with the new man already,
"So how do you know she hasn't changed in size? It has been 10 years, after all.", he said smugly to Inuyasha.
Inuyasha replied, just as smugly, "I know. Just wait and see. I know."
Inuyasha knew he would have to go slowly. He couldn't just come out and tell her he was a demon. After nearly 500 years of being with Kagome, he had learned some things, after all. Plus, his pups had warned him not to rush things with her. They warned it could be a delicate situation.
In the bathroom, Diana looked over the outfit Inuyasha had brought her. It even included her incidentals - a green lacey strapless bra, black panties with a garter belt and black, fishnet hose,
"Damn. Maybe I am Kagome. How else would he know that I like all these things?", she queried to no one but herself.
Dressing up in the outfit, she admired herself in the mirror,
"I could never afford this on my salary. Vera Wang, hm?", she noticed the designer's name, "He must be worth money."
Checking her makeup in the mirror and brushing her long, black hair, she sashayed out of the bathroom.
"So, your name means 'spirit dog of the forest', eh Inuyasha?", asked Ingram.
"Something like that.", Inuyasha replied, nonchalantly.
"Interesting choice for a name. Your parents had a sense of humor?", Ingram asked.
Inuyasha didn't look at him. He had learned long ago to avoid being baited, "Whatever.", he replied with a wave of his hand and then his mouth watered.
Walking toward them was a raven-haired beauty. Just as he remembered her, Kagome/Diana walked toward him in the green dress that hugged her every curve. With a peek-a-boo hole at the bosom, the dress was a form-fitting perfect fit. Not too tight and not too loose, Kagome/Diana looked like a vision as she stopped before them.
Inuyasha looked at Ingram, who was also salivating, and he slapped Ingram's arm,
"That's my wife you're staring at and, " he said, "I told you so. Kagome? How do you like it?"
"Oh, Inuyasha. I feel like Cinderella going to the ball.", she said, cheerily.
Bowing slightly, Inuyasha waved his hand, and said, "Well, Cinderella, your chariot awaits."
"Bye, Jim.", Diana waved as she walked past both men and Inuyasha followed behind. Walking outside, she was greeted by a black, stretch limousine. The driver opened the door, and she and Inuyasha climbed in. Inuyasha offered her a glass of water,
"I know you don't like to drink before you eat. So here's a glass of water with two lemon slices. Just like you prefer it.", he said.
Diana/Kagome was impressed. She had always wondered whether the things she liked boded for what she liked in her past. So far, it seemed it did. In her gut, however, something seemed wrong. Something seemed false about the man beside her. Every now and then, out of the corner of her eye, she thought she saw his hair turn silver and then when she would look straight on him, his hair was black. Was she going crazy?
They chatted amicably about her life over the past ten years as they drove on to O'Hannery's. Arriving at the restaurant, the driver opened the door and the doorman allowed them entrance. Inuyasha spoke to the maitre'd,
"Reservation for Kateitenma, please.", he said, as he slipped the maitre'd a bill, "Best table, quiet location.", he whispered.
"Certainly, sir.", the maitre'd responded, showing them to a private table overlooking the bay with a huge window. You could see the boats out for an evening sail as the sun set.
The two looked over the menu as their waiter appeared,
"Good evening. My name is Peter and I will be your server tonight. May I get you anything from the bar?"
"Yes, my good man.", Inuyasha replied, "I will have a 1925 brandy and the lady here will have a white wine spritzer."
Kagome/Diana was a little miffed at this. How dare he order for her? And what was a white wine spritzer?
"Certainly, sir. Right away.", the waiter said as he left the table.
"Ok. Can I order my own drinks from now on?", Diana/Kagome said, with a twinge of annoyance in her voice.
"Oh, I'm sorry. You always order a white wine spritzer so I figured ...", Inuyasha stated.
Diana/Kagome calmed down and asked, "What is a white wine spritzer, anyway?"
The waiter returned and placed the brandy snifter in front of Inuyasha and a wine glass in front of Diana/Kagome,
"Here you are, sir. 1925 Brandy. Our finest. And, for the lady, a white wine spritzer.", with that, the waiter winked at Diana/Kagome.
Inuyasha slapped his hand over the waiter's hand and hissed,
"Do that again and I will remove your eyes here and now.", Inuyasha said and then smiled an unassuming smile.
The waiter straightened up and said,
"Certainly sir.", and hurried away.
Inuyasha turned back to Kagome/Diana and smiled,
"Jealous, aren't we, Inuyasha?", Kagome/Diana said to him.
Motioning with his hands, he said, "Just a bit."
Kagome/Diana squirmed in her seat. Was this guy a psycho or something? She tried the drink and decided it was delicious. Soon, the waiter returned to take their order,
"I'll have the broiled salmon with a twist of lemon and that comes with steamed vegetables, correct?", Inuyasha ordered.
"Yes, sir, it does.", the waiter replied nervously.
"And the lady will have the oysters stuffed with crab with melted butter on the side...", Inuyasha continued.
Again, Diana/Kagome was miffed,
"You're ordering for me again ...", she hissed.
Inuyasha looked at her with wide, innocent eyes, "You said you wanted to order your drinks!"
"Ughh! Whatever!", she said, angrily, as her eyes flashed. In that instant, she thought she saw it again. Silver hair. Golden eyes. CLAWS? She shook her head to rid herself of the sight. When she opened her eyes again, she saw the black hair and violet eyes. A normal human.
"Koshii? Is everything all right?", Inuyasha asked with concern in his voice. The waiter was gone. Their order placed,
"Uhh, yea. And what did you just call me?", she asked.
"Koshii. It's Japanese for sweetheart. It's my pet name for you.", Inuyasha replied.
"Oh, ok.", she decided it was ok. But, she was beginning to think this guy was an arrogant jerk, "Look, just because you're rich ... please don't order for me."
Inuyasha shrugged, "You always let me order for you. Because you always have a tough time deciding. But, if that's what you want, it's ok with me."
Kagome/Diana thought, 'Maybe he isn't so bad after all. Still ... what am I seeing every now and then?'
Their dinner arrived and they enjoyed the food. After dessert, Kagome/Diana asked to go home. The limousine drove them back to the newspaper building. The driver helped Kagome/Diana out of the car and Inuyasha followed her to her car,
"Here, Kagome. Some pictures your mother gave me. Look them over. And my phone number at my hotel is in there. Please call me. There's more you need to know.", Inuyasha said. He wanted to kiss her. To reach out and hold her. But, he resisted. He didn't want to push.
"Thank you, Inuyasha. Are you sure I'm the one you're looking for?", she asked, slowly.
"Oh, yes. You're Kagome Kateitenma. Most definately. And like I said, there's lots more you need to know.", with that he backed up so she could get into her car.
Climbing in, she buckled up, started the car and drove off to home. Looking back in her rearview mirror, she saw it again. Silver hair instead of black. 'No, I must be seeing things.', she thought, shaking her head again. This time, he was gone. But, he had left a mark on her heart, 'I must see him again.', she thought.
Inside the newspaper building, a man stared out at the couple and their exchange. Jealousy gripped his heart. He would make sure that Diana wouldn't want to see him again ... Kateitenma had to be sent packing.