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Heh, Ikuto's pervertedness is extreme in this chapter. I can't believe I wrote it... But I hope you get a laugh out of this chapter!
Oh, and special thank you to xWindScarx10 for his idea. A lot of this chapter was based on his idea, so thank you WindScar!
How the hell will we get rid of this jewel? Kagome thought sullenly. Despite that they had the help of Shippou and Kouga, it still wouldn't be enough to destroy it.
She shoved her hands in her pockets, walking around the fairly busy marketplace, the Shikon no Tama bouncing with every step. It was hard to believe such a small object could contain such an immense power. It's aura was masked, but even an ordinary ningen could sense that it was no ordinary bobble.
Glancing down at the jewel, Kagome fingered it lightly. Such a complicated situation for such a small trinket. Taking the necklace off and grasping it in her hands, Kagome stared at it intently, attempting to figure a way to be rid of it. She gasped when the necklace was suddenly snatched from her hands and into the paws of a cat-like being. Yoru.
"Thank you, nya!" it called over it's shoulder. Her eyes widened with shock and fury as she ran towards it, trying to obtain her belonging.
Running swiftly through the crowd, the miko barely registered Amu and the Guardians who were calling for her as she ran by.
As though today needed any more complications. Kagome thought bitterly.
Kagome chased after Yoru, but the chara had been flying, making it difficult to catch him. Letting out a sigh of annoyance, she let out a small amount of her miko power, using it to enhance her speed slightly to follow him more efficiently.
Upon reaching a secluded area, Yoru flew up to the roof of a building. She sighed before letting out more of her chi to follow him to the roof.
That stupid chara! His cuteness doesn't make up for the trouble he's causing me! she thought, aggravated.
When Kagome landed on the roof, she noticed Yoru talking with someone.
"Ikuto! I found the Embryo, nya!"
Wonderful. The pervert's here. She saw him roll his eyes before answering, "This isn't the Embryo, Yoru. It's just a stupid pink trinket." He lightly flicked Yoru's nose.
Kagome glared at him. Stupid pink trinket, my ass. That thing has more power than you'll ever know, pervert.
Rubbing the appendage, Yoru replied, "Ikuto, nya! But don't you feel the power radiating off of that thing!? It's gotta be the Embryo!"
Ikuto sighed. "Yoru, the Embryo's an egg. Do you not see that this is a marble? Besides, the Embryo is a thing of mass power. This is just an ordinary thing."
Kagome, curious of the Embryo, took a careless step towards them, catching their attention.
"Well, if it isn't Kagome," he purred. "Did you want something? A kiss, perhaps?"
"Of course not! But your little friend took something of mine!" Kagome snapped, glaring at him.
Ikuto pretended to ponder this. "It hasn't taken anything of yours right now. It can, of course. Your virginity for instance?"
At this, Kagome went crimson. "You pervert! Do you think about anything except sex!?"
"Of course I do." he stated simply. "I think about you. Naked."
The miko's face blushed as red as InuYasha's haori. "P-pedophilia much?" she stuttered as Ikuto walked behind her.
"Nope," the cat replied, shaking his head. He took her in his strong arms. "Being a pedophile is for all kids. I only act this way for you." Ikuto whispered into her ear.
Kagome's sapphire eyes widened as she wrenched herself out of his grip. "Y-you're such a pervert!"
Said pervert rolled his eyes. "I believe we've already established this fact, Kagome."
"I know. I'm just restating the oh-so obvious fact."
"If it's so obvious, then why do you need to restate it?" Ikuto retorted.
For this, she had no answer. Glancing around, avoiding Ikuto's eyes, her own landed on Yoru, who was clutching the jewel, laughing at her misfortune. His golden irises immediately widened as they noticed her glare.
She began walking closer to the chara.
"Stay away, nya! D-don't come any closer!" When Kagome paid no heed to his warning, he cried out, "Ikuto! Help me!"
Ikuto just shook his head.
Eyeing Kagome nervously, Yoru took off, flying off the side of the roof. Kagome, not noticing where she was at, ran after him, only registering that they were on a roof when she was about to fall off of it.
She braced herself for the impact, but only felt a small thump. Kagome opened her eyes and found herself in Ikuto's arms and safely on the ground.
He smirked at her. "You seem to be depending on me to save you, brat. Or do you just like being in my arms?"
The miko hurriedly scrambled out of his arms, vaguely noting that being in them were rather comfortable. "Why the hell would you think that!? It's not like I want to fall!"
"I suppose. But it sure seems like you enjoy the aftermath."
Sapphire eyes narrowed at the pervert, noticing for the first time that Ikuto had a pair of cat ears, twitching on the top of his head.
Kawaii...
In a trance, she approached him audaciously, her previous rage forgotten, motioning for him to bend down. He complied and stiffened as she began to caress them. Ikuto immediately relaxed as the ministrations went on and started purring. Kagome giggled at the sound he was making and continued.
They're so soft... like InuYasha's... And his hair is just like a cat's...
"You know," he whispered huskily. "You shouldn't touch me in such an erotic place."
She immediately let go. "E-erotic!?"
Ikuto straightened and motioned to the ears atop his head. "Yeah. My ears are my weakness." He smirked. "Just like your neck is to you."
Kagome's pretty face went beet red once more as she recalled the incident. Her hand reached up towards Ikuto's ear once more and gave it a hard tug. She held in a chuckle when she heard Yoru yelp, "Ikuto!" in a rather high pitched voice.
He winced at the affliction and rubbed the offended appendage gently. "That hurt. It wasn't very nice of you," he whined.
She stuck her tongue out at him. "You think I give a crap?"
"Yes."
"Well, you're deluded."
"Only with you."
Kagome rolled her eyes. "Please. Don't give me that. You don't mean it," she chided.
"Do you want me to?"
"Like I said, do you think I care?" Kagome retorted sharply. If you listened closely, you could pick up the hint of longing hidden in her response. But unfortunately, Ikuto didn't notice. Kagome remained silent until Ikuto's voice brought her out of her thoughts.
"Yoru," he called. "Give Kagome her trinket back."
The chara pouted. "Fine." he said, morosely, dropping the necklace in Ikuto's outstretched palm.
Kagome gasped in surprise as she felt Ikuto drape the trinket around her neck.
"Don't lose it again, Kagome," he whispered into her ear. "We might not be around give it back." Ikuto pulled back and stopped a mere few inches from her face.
He has such pretty eyes, she noted. "I-Ikuto?"
He hummed inquisitively.
"What is the Embryo?"
"Something that you don't need to be concerned about."
Her eyebrows furrowed at his response. "Ikuto, I need to know. Now."
"I'll tell you when you tell me why you have no heart egg." Kagome shook her head.
"I can't. It's not my place to tell you." she answered, both of them never moving from their position.
Ikuto rested his hand on her cheek, carressing it softly. "Just because I like you so much, I'll tell you." He leaned in closer. "The Embryo is a magical egg that grants wishes."
The statement sounded ridiculous to her ears, but from everything that she had experienced, Kagome didn't doubt that it wasn't true.
"Holy Crown!" rang through the air, surprising both Ikuto and Kagome as a flash of golden came rocketing towards them.
Startled, both of them moved to dodge the oncoming attack, not noticing their position. The next thing Kagome knew, Ikuto's lips were on hers.
Two pairs of azure eyes widened simultaneously, neither of them moving an inch.
Several seconds later, their situation settled in on Kagome's mind. She quickly pulled away, red-faced and scrambling in the opposite direction of Ikuto.
Her eyes flicked between Ikuto and the Guardians, who were watching the couple with wide eyes.
"Tsukiyomi Ikuto!" cried Tadase. "How dare you do such a thing to Higurashi-san!"
Ikuto just rolled his eyes. "Kiddie King, it was your fault we ended up kissing."
Tadase was about to retort when Nadeshiko cut in. "Higurashi-san, I think it's best you come with us."
Kagome, still blushing immensely, nodded and followed Nadeshiko. She paused in front of Ikuto. "Thank you," she whispered. "For giving me my necklace back. And for saving me... again." After expressing her gratitude, she ran off with the Guardians, leaving a smirking Ikuto to ponder the current events.
Kagome and the Guardians were walking home, all of them fairly tense from the previous happenings and avoiding Tadase, who was radiating anger.
"Ne, Kagome-chii, why were you with him anyways?" queried a hyperactive Yaya.
"He stole my necklace." she replied simply. "He mistook it for something else."
"Then why were you two kissing?" grumbled an irate Tadase.
Kagome turned on him. "Because, Hotori-kun. Your... whatever it was pushed us into each other! You have no right to blame either of us for the incident." the miko snapped.
Taken aback by the tone, Tadase replied, "I apologize Higurashi-san. I was out of line."
Damn right you were, Kagome thought. Making false accusations like that. The nerve!
She shrugged off her irritated thoughts. "It's fine, Hotori-kun. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must take my leave. Aniki and I are expecting guests and I mustn't be late."
Kukai sent her a grin. "Alright, Higurashi. See you around!" he said, mussing up her hair.
Kagome giggled and nodded. "I'll see you at school, everyone!"
Walking away, Kagome thought about the Embryo. If the Embryo can grant wishes, is it possible to wish the Shikon no Tama to be destroyed? I need to tell Sesshomaru about this...
She ran home, eager to share her findings with her friends.
"So what you're saying is that this Embryo can help us be rid of the jewel?" inquired Kouga. He propped his elbows on Sesshomaru's conference table.
Kagome nodded. "Yes. Assuming we can acquire the egg, it is possible it can happen."
"Alright. But suppose that we decide to put your plan into action. How would we go about getting the Embryo?" asked Sesshomaru, leaning back and crossing his long legs.
"I'm not sure. I know someone I can ask. I think he'll help us. But other than that, we'll have to find a way to track it on our own."
"And who would that be?" Shippou teased. "Do I see a new father in the future, 'kaa-chan?"
Kouga decided to join in on the teasing. "Yeah, Kagome-chan. When you came in here, there was a scent of a male on you. Who was he?"
Sesshomaru seemed to appear to get the joke, but didn't find the humor in it. "It was the same scent as the ningen from the museum," he replied sharply.
Shippou seemed intrigued. "Ningen from the museum? What happened there?"
"Nothing! Nothing at all!" Kagome protested. "We're getting off topic!"
"Oh no, Kagome-chan." Kouga replied, his curiosity piqued. He rested his chin in his hand. "Tell us more."
Kagome expression turned sour. "You guys are acting like old ladies who do nothing but gossip."
"Well, we are old." Shippou quipped. "It's not like we have anything better to discuss."
"The situation at hand would be nice!"
The kitsune pouted. "But that's no fun!" he whined. "So. Tell us about this guy, 'kaa-chan. I need to see if he's suitable father material."
She glared at her son. "There is nothing going on between Ikuto and me!"
"Ah, so his name is Ikuto, ne?" Kouga asked. "Already on a first name basis with him? Damn, you two must be close."
"I don't know his last name!" Kagome huffed. "I'm going to bed." She got up from her chair and marched towards the large mahogany doors.
Sesshomaru raised an elegant eyebrow. "Imouto, it's only 3 in the afternoon."
She blushed. "S-shut up!"
Okay, this isn't really a filler chapter, just so you know. It's introducing the method to dispose of the Shikon, so it's a large stepping stone for the rest of the plot, however small the part may be, amongst all the fluff. :D
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