Inuyasha crossover G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Chapter 8: Home
Kagome was the first to get off the carrier, looking around as she searches for Shippo, and was met with disappointment as one of Sesshoumaru's General came up to her with a formal bow before giving her updates in a soft tone that was meant for her ears only.
"Where's Shippo?" Kagome asked distractedly as she watches the others gather and regroup themselves whilst following after her at their own leisurely pace.
"He is with Lord Sesshoumaru, and will be joining us tonight Lady Kagome," he informed her in a soft tone, eyeing the Joes who were catching up with them.
"Kagome is fine, after so many years (centuries), I thought you would be used to calling me Kagome," she chastise him playfully as she turned to wave the Joes over.
The cars were prepared as one of Sesshoumaru's General stood beside of her dressed smartly in suit whilst others in the military uniforms went about with their training and duties without so much as sparing the Joes, and them a glance. Two sleek black cars drove up to greet them just as Kagome was telling them where they were going.
Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes both got into the same car as Seiichi, Sesshoumaru's General, who sat in the passenger seat and herself, who was sandwich between the two males despite the backseat having more space than most car. She had originally wanted to enter the car last or seat by the door, but apparently the two ninja were not going to accede to her wish.
Seiichi had wanted to offer her the passenger seat, but instead she was already ushered into the car before she can give him an answer. Seated between the two Kagome crossed her arms with a slightly puffed out face and a pout to her lips, unhappy with the position that the two was placing her. The long ride was a torture to her, as she would jab at Storm Shadow in the side from time to time to get him to give her more space. Though it too annoys him to no end and they nearly ended up fighting a few times in the car had it not been for Snake Eyes who got in between of them again, being the peacemaker.
Kagome gave Seiichi a warning glare who diverted his head as though in acknowledgement of the silent threat or message that she was sending to him.
"I've half a mind of throwing you out of the car," Storm Shadow growled lowly, wanting to tackle Kagome down to prevent her from jabbing him in the sides, but knows well that with Snake Eyes there, they were sure to be stopped. And Storm Shadow was sure that the male in seated in the front will do the same as well with the way he was glaring holes into the two them.
"You wouldn't," Kagome hissed at him in warning, head turned to him as defiant eyes met his.
Storm Shadow smirked a dangerous smile upon his lips as he licked his lower lips, about to reach out to grab her, but instead Snake Eyes grabbed Storm Shadow's wrist in silent warning and a shake of his head in disapproval of what he was to do. The other threw Snake Eyes a dirty look before snatching his hand back as he mumbled something in Korean beneath his breath.
Kagome turn her head to hid a knowing smile and the look of mischief in her eyes, knowing well that if anything, Storm Shadow does not dare to do anything remotely close to killing her, maybe sparing yes, but never to kill her, not that it will be an easy task for the likes of him. Snake Eyes placed a hand on her shoulder, and shook his head in silent disapproval of the look that she has.
"Just you watch," Storm Shadow promises with an almost hard to miss roguish smile, obviously not missing the look that she had tried hiding from him.
Kagome merely turned her head to smile at him in the sickeningly sweet way that had Inuyasha worried and scared of her, like the saying, the calm before the storm, Storm Shadow could feel the silent plan that was formulating in her mind. And already Snake Eyes was disapproving of what was or might happen between the two of them, giving him more problems in needing to keep a closer eye on the both of them despite him knowing that Storm Shadow will not do much or anything to another female, it was against his code.
For Snake Eyes, he on the other hand, if the female is a threat or someone that needed to be eliminated he will carry out his duties and responsibility, but other than that holds about similar view to Storm Shadow on his stand in killing female. If possible he will avoid it, but in times of war that is another situation entirely.
Despite the amount of sleep that she had received, Kagome closed her eyes, her brow creasing together as she tried to force herself into a nap, knowing well that she was well protected now that she is back on home grounds, and with Seiichi there. Even the two ninja she was sure, will have difficulty keeping up in a fight against him. That was enough comfort to her, and enough for her to fall asleep just so that she will not need to talk to him.
It was frustrating trying to fall back asleep, but when she did, Kagome was annoyed when awaken. She saw the car coming to a stop at the all too familiar location that Sesshoumaru, Shippo and her had built together. There were of course more secrets to the place, but for now it is just another training facility where the Joes will be housed. Kagome got out of the car after the two ninja did so at the same time. Seiichi stood by the door she was getting out of, awaiting for her as he closed the door behind her.
"We're finally back," Kagome mumbled as she shielded her eyes from the sun whilst looking up at the ancient looking structure that they had built. The structure itself looks impressive, and brought back to her many great memories shared with the Generals of Sesshoumaru's own army from the past and with the two most important youkai in her life as well.
Built with about a century or more worth of history to them, it remained in their history and possession for as long as it was standing and built upon. Through the ages, they continued to upgrade the place to an impenetrable fortress despite its outward appearance, and equipped with modern facilities to keep up and ahead of time.
"The briefing will be at midnight, Hiro-san will show you to your quarters, and around of the facilities," Seiichi said as another male of a more slender muscular built stood forth, bowing to the Joes in greeting as the rest mimic the same with their head unsure of the greeting themselves and awkward in doing so.
Kagome wave them off as she turned to Seiichi, telling him to make arrangement for a car to be ready soon as she disappeared into a different part of the building from the rest, explaining the Joes that she was in a different section of the building before disappearing with a promise to meet up with them soon.
Again, Shippo was no where to be seen as Kagome entered her room, somewhat expecting him to be there but huffed out loud as she turned to take a shower and dip into the onsen to freshen up, and for once feeling so much more at home and at ease since being at The Pit.
A/N:
Hello Readers!
Yes this is really fast becoming a daily update. Sorry if this chapter lack a little more than usual, I hope that you still enjoy it still though. Have a great week!
To DarkDragonessFliesEveryWhere
Thanks so much, so glad to see that you are enjoyed the last chapter. Yea I was hoping to make Storm Shadow seem more approachable and human as compared to how they portrayed him in the movie. Though it seem so much harder to translate Snake Eyes action into words for me, I'll try better though in my next few updates. I hope that you enjoy this new update as well, have a great week!
To ricebunny88
I'm shock at it myself, but it might also be that this crossover has caught my interest. Hmmm on average wise I would say a few hours maybe? I usually type it in between of my own work to keep me less bored and more awake at least. Though so glad to see that you are enjoying it, hope that this chapter is not as boring though, I know it is somewhat more lacking than the usual one, especially the ending. Hope that you enjoy it, have a great week!
