Chapter 10- The fight for the truth

The next day at school Kagome seemed tense and not matter how hard Inuyasha tried to get it out of her she just wouldn't speak. She had just turned in her slip and the signature proving she had completed any and all afternoon rounds. She was on her way to class when she felt the need to let her witching power out. It was rare but on certain occasions her power would build and she was forced to let it out. As she walked she turned to see Inuyasha right beside her and smiled. However, every time she did this it would always struck him as odd though he'd never push it. She then nodded and spoke.

"Hey, will you cover for me?"

"Why?"

"I forgot something at home."

"Is it important?"

"Yea," she answered with a little anger in her eyes. Inuyasha let out a sigh and nodded his head before stopping and smiling.

"How about I do you one better?"

"Oh really? And what would that be?"

"I cover for both of us and we pick up what ever it is you need then head for my spot."

"Why would I want to do that?" she questioned with a gleam in her eye knowing full well Inuyasha knew she wanted too but was not going to say it willingly.

"Let's just go." he said. About half way to Kagome's house they were surrounded. Kagome sighed, 'I can't fight right now' she thought while turning to Inuyasha. He in return stood in front of her, ready to protect her. Soon Naruaku and Kikyo stepped out of the darkness.

"My, my, my, you were right Kikyo, but what to do about the mutt?" spoke Naraku with malice in his voice.

"I'll take him, but first can I have some fun with him?" she questioned while eyeing Inuyasha. This for some reason angered Kagome and soon she was the one standing in front of him. She placed a silver barrier around them both and waited for their first move.

"Don't you touch him." she hissed causing Inuyasha to stare at her. Though at the time she didn't care, all she cared about was that he would get out of this alive and well.

"Why are you hiding? You've been looking for me haven't you?" questioned Naraku bloodlust took over him. Kagome was now angry and about to fight when Kikyo took a cheap shot. She shot an energy ball at him and just as Kagome moved to block and strike back she hit her with a surprise attack and knocked her out, sending her into a world of pain. Inuyasha glared at Kikyo as he picked up Kagome's limp body.

"I suggest you set her down, she belongs to me." suggested Naraku as his once amused face turned into one of pure annoyance.

"No, she's not."

"but I'm afraid she is. Do you not know what she truly is, what she carries within that weak body of her's?" he question as Kikyo tried to reach for the girl only to fail. Inuyasha took that as a sign and quickly ran away form them, hoping that Kagome was safe and unharmed in the end. He ran for their house and let them in. As soon as they were inside a barrier went around the house as her scent and aura changed. Inuyasha stepped back and watched as she changed. She no longer held a simple aura but that of a mix breed. His eyes widened when she smelled of dragon blood and of his own.

'How can this be?' he thought as he walked for the kitchen and reached for a towel to wet. She needed to relax and she needed to do it now.

'I'll question her later' he decided. She looked so weak, so fragile it hurt him to see her that way. Soon he too was asleep by her side, holding her just to feel and make sure she was safe. By the time Kagome woke up she looked around in a panic. She was surprised to see that Inuyasha was asleep and holding her.

'What the hell?' she thought as she slowly tried to get out of his hold. However, just as she thought she was free she was held tighter as Inuyasha's voice could be heard.

"Not so fast, you have some explaining to do."

"NO I don't, I have to get ready."

"My ass you do! what the hell is going on?"

"None of your business, now back off!" she yelled. Inuyasha stood at that comment.

"Please...if it really was you then ...then you already know...you already know how much I care about you." he finished in a whisper. Kagome looked at him in shock. She had kept her history a secret for so long that now, now she was afraid she wouldn't be able to tell her story without crying. She sighed and walked toward him, taking his hand in hers.

"Yes, I know and I'm sorry because I too have to wait to be with you. The truth is I was never part dragon until the alley the night you found me. Other than that, well, I'm the only mix of witch and miko." she said expecting him to run, to yell to shut her out like the rest of the world had done so many times before. But he didn't, Inuyasha could only take her in his arms and hold her tight.

"Naraku killed my family for what they left me, for the gift I possess and the power within me." she finally finished. Inuyasha' eyes widened at the news, how, could she go day after day and see him as if she had no idea what he had done. Soon they stood in silence, neither sure of what to say or what to do. It was a long awkward silence but soon it was broken.

"I'll help you, we'll get that son of a gun, lets just go back to my place and,"

"NO, I can't."

"And why the hell not?"

"What if Sesshomaru gets mad, what if I'm out?!" she asked with panic in her voice.

"He won't, just trust me, trust us." He said with such calmness in his voice Kagome couldn't help but agree. Soon both were on their way to Inuyasha's house in search of Sesshomaru and Rin.