Instinctive Emotions
AN: Finally huh?
Disclaimer: I don't own it of course, even if I hate saying it so much.
Knowing Your Savior's Name
Petals of lavender flower burned in the crisp fire as it crackle. The fire started to switch from luminescent purple then back to red. Deep in the woods of Makai, a small rip could be seen cutting through the air. Two figures jumped out and landed in front of their Master, "I take the both of you contacted the three?"
The one in cloak, with lavender eyes, head bowed and one knee propped, inclined his head towards his master, "Hai, demo . . . It seems the boy, Kurama, has dispatched the powerful bandit from him," he paused as his purple lips turned upward into a smirk, "And I suppose I could say," A small chuckled came from the demon, "He doesn't realize realized it . . . yet."
Only half of their master's face could be seen through the black hooded cloak. His blue lips suddenly quirked up into a smirk, "That only makes it more enjoyable." He turned to the female who only wore a thick leather black pant, with a purple tight sleeveless V-neck shirt, separate pair of long sleeves that seem to hug her arms, missing the shoulders. Her face was covered in the shadows only showing dark brown hair tied in a high ponytail clasp with a large purple ribbon, "Ne Sora, when were you going to inform me this?"
The demonness flinched, but nodded her head silently, "Go-gomen ne," Her voice soft, but the strongest of the three didn't miss the uncertainty of Sora's voice. His smirk, in lack of better word, widens.
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Kagome leaned against the railing as she stuck her face out from the top of Tokyo Towers. There was no one there as Kagome guessed it because of the photo shoot she and Suuichi is going to be doing. She was a bit glad that it's in Tokyo. It's either she hasn't been on the tower for awhile or she was just homesick.
"Ah, I guess the way your hanging is a good suicidal attempt," she heard the small chuckling as she quickly stood up straight. She could feel her face burning.
Turning to the intruder, she couldn't help but stare, her eyes widening. Kagome's jaw dropped, "Mi-Miroku?" She questioned.
His eyes widen mildly, but soften a bit, "Oh I suppose you have heard of me from San-Excuse me Yamaki-san?" He raises an eyebrow as her shocked expression never left her as she kept on opening and closing her mouth like a fish. He hasn't a clue why, but it was really unnerving him, "Eto . . ." Maybe she saw me in a magazine?
As if she came out of her daze, Kagome shook her head, "Y-your name's Miroku?" She asks, as if she was on the verge of crying. Hopefully, for him, she isn't one of his fans.
"Well, that's what I tell the journalists, famous photographer Miroku Eruichi Yuhinaga."
Suddenly, she fainted. He watched as her body fall, but he was quick enough to catch her. Without noticing, a relieved sigh escaped his lips. But as he finally realizes what position he was in, Miroku smile with mischief clearly written on his face. His hands, as if a mind of it own started to travel . . .
"Baka," the hairs on the back of his neck suddenly stood on end. The venomous tension that he's feeling right now is worst that his mothers', "Hentai! Get your hands off her!" He was then pounded by a seemingly harmless fake camera that came out of nowhere in Yamaki's hand. Naoki grabbed Kagome quickly before she fell on the hard floor, "Baka hentai, what did you do to her?"
Miroku, to whom Naoki is speaking to, twitched on the ground. With his head pressed firmly there, Naoki stomped on his back, making him groan and wince with every stomp. His reply was muffled. She stomped again, "What was that?" The only sound was muffled as her eyes glinted, dangerously. Again, she stomped her foot on him, and kept on stomping while holding Kagome.
Kagome's lips twitched as her face harden. Her stomach was churning inside. The frown was breaking, as it kept on twitching upward, "Wh-what are you two doing?" She was ashamed she had to ruin the comical scene.
"Eh . . . Kagome-sama, please don't sneak up on us like that."
That was it! She laughed, holding onto her stomach. Even if she doesn't understand the situation, but she can guess what they were trying to do, "Oh Kami! You two, what are you think you're trying to do in MY sleeping bag?"
Sango, she can tell was half undress, Miroku was on top of her, and they seem to be struggling in there. Kagome held her stomach and laughed so hard, that even small trickle of tears appeared on the bridge of her eyes.
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"Oh, that was a good laugh," her laughing stop as she sighed. Sango, now fully clothed and Miroku in his robe, just looking a bit tousled, all in all, Kagome could only guessed what they were trying to do, "You guys sure it isn't too soon?" Kagome finally ask, breaking the awkward silence.
They both turned from each other blushing towards her, "What do you mean by that Kagome-chan?"
"I mean, doing THAT in YOUR age, isn't that a bit too soon?" She asked.
Sango scratched her head in confusion, "Demo . . . I'm only sixteen, I think I'm already late to find a husband," Kagome tilted her head to the side. She laughed nervously, "What about you Kagome-chan?"
She blinked when the question was directed to her. Kagome stayed silent, as she was frozen by the question. Suddenly, she turned red from head to toe, "What about me!" She yelled, "It's still WAY too early for me, I'm only fifteen for Kami's sake, what kind of question was that?" She asked, a bit too exasperated. She panted afterwards.
"You mean, in the future, it's different?" Miroku finally spoke, "And why suppose it is too soon for ANYONE to do THAT?"
"Of course! It's way different from this time," she said, calming herself.
Kagome shook her head. She was too young to talk about these things. Still, as she turned back to Miroku and Sango to which Sango has just slapped Miroku, she couldn't help but let out a small frown. They haven't exactly made a vow as husband and wife yet. When she was about to question her thoughts, she gasped and fell on her head when an orange furball came hurtling at her, "Shippou . . ." She groaned.
Looking up quickly, her eyes widen as she jumoed and quickly grab Shippou, "Inu Yasha, what do you think you're doing?"
"Th-that furball, give him to me! I'm going to kill him!" Kagome blinked as Shippou snickered behind her leg. She glances back at the blushing Inu Yasha. What in the world happened? Looking towards Shippou, the small kitsune jumped on her head.
"Ah, just because I'm wiser to talk about THAT, you get all mad?" The kitsune snickered. This, she was irritably confused.
"You idiot, your too young to talk about that!" se looked from Shippou to Inu Yasha, then back again. They kept on arguing, a demon on her head yelling and insulting, and a hanyou in front of her face also yelling and telling Shippou he's an idiot.
They were driving her nuts! She grabbed Shippou and hung him upside down by his small little paws, "Sit!" She commanded Inu Yasha as a loud thud came. Now, her inu friend is seen face-forward on the ground.
As soon as her mind calm, she glared and Inu Yasha then at Shippou, "What in the world did you two talk about?" She asks.
There was a muffled reply from Inu Yasha and Shippou was mumbling about something. She let her spiritual energy die down as Inu Yasha looked up and glared at her. She turned Shippou right side up, "Alright, Shippou what happened?"
Shippou finally shook his head as the swirl in his eyes disappeared, "Just because I talk about mating, and the way you should do while the male-"Suddenly, Kagome has her hand clamped right on Shippou's mouth. He blinked at her, questioningly.
"Y'know, maybe," she looked towards Sango and Miroku. Sango has a fist above her mouth as she stifled from giggling and Miroku was giving her a charming 'told-you-so' look, "Maybe I am too young to understand after all."
Inu Yasha, face still planted on the ground, grumbled something inaudible as he blushed a pinkish red. Kagome smiled sheepishly at her friend and raised her hand to rub the back of her head, "Heheh," she laughed nervously.
"Are you sure this baka hentai didn't do anything to you Kagome-chan?" Even as Naoki spoke, her cold glare stayed on Miroku who was at least on the other side of the large tower.
Kagome watched nervously. It seems reincarnation Miroku is still the same, yet Sango gotten a little more violent per say, ten times worst? Though this time it's a camera and the boomerang was probably . . . okay, so they both seem to have the same affect, "Iie, I th-think it was the weather is all," she lied. If she suddenly straight out and told them Miroku . . . no Yuhinaga-san was Miroku from five hundred years ago, they'll think she's a nut.
At least, as Kagome glance at Miroku, she knows she isn't dreaming. It really is Miroku. And this time, his name hasn't changed except his attached middle and sir name, "Are you listening Kagome-chan?"
She quickly turned to Naoki who has her eyebrow furrowed, "Gomen ne Yamaki-san." She rubbed the back of her head sheepishly. My mistake.
Naoki Yamaki smiled at Kagome, "It's alright, even if he's a hentai, I think he's cute too." Her eyes widen. That wasn't what she was thinking at all. Where'd Naoki come up with that? Her eye widen from its original size. Suddenly, a small laugh erupted from her; it was soft, but nervous.
But as she looked at Naoki more, she could really contrast between her and Sango. Sango was a teen warrior who keeps her mind from swaying, and Naoki is a woman with eyes full of wisdom and more understanding, and yet, act like a child. As she imagined them combining together, their bodies just won't stick as if a magnet pulls them apart. It's almost like me and Kikyou. Once she realized this, Kagome let out a sigh. Past dwelling is very bad, Kagome reminded herself.
"Kagome-chan, what happen to Minamino?"
Kagome blinked, "He's at . . ." she trailed off, "Matte, He's over at . . ." Kagome mumbled, "Iie, I know," her eyes brighten. Suddenly, she scratched her head, "You know I never saw him in the van on our way here."
The world-wide famous photographer's eyes widen, "Nani!"
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Kurama looked at the clock from his bed. It was one in the afternoon, and was it him or was he forgetting something. Rubbing his right eye with his left hand, he turned to the curtains which were put up. The summer has been fine so far considering he's been able to sleep in all day, which was good. He was grateful, his kaasan didn't think of going to another trip.
Plopping his head back on pillow and his body on his bed, he closed his eyes and tries to take advantage of a few extra time. No missions, no demons, no hazardous being, and definitely no danger. A normal, yet peaceful life.
"Suuichi Minamino, get your ass out of bed!"
Well, as much as he wanted peace, it's only a fact when one is surprise; they'll jump up suddenly and start to look around hastily to find the source of the loud voice. And there, at his entrance was Naoki Yamaki seeming to have run a thousand mile marathon. Rubbing his eyes once more, he made out Kagome as she panted behind Yamaki.
I completely forgot.
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With a yawn, he climbed up the Tokyo Tower, following Kagome. The ride from Shukoku to Tokyo was pretty long. It was obvious he's really tired. And why exactly does it have to take place at Tokyo Towers, it was almost seven o'clock, couldn't they do this tomorrow? Personally, Kurama isn't a lazy person, but its summer where the air conditioner is at home and he could sleep in.
"Ah, finally we could start the shoot!" Yamaki exclaimed at they reached the top. The cameras' were all set up and the crew was waiting while looking exhausted and tired. They must've waited for a long time. Kurama now felt guilty. He really did forget the photo shoot was today.
Naoki clapped her hands a few times, "Alright, up everyone!" she exclaimed, "Make up artist, the two models right here, set them up!" She looked out at the window, "Come on people, get your ass up, the shoot is starting!" They all groan as they listened to her instruction. Even though you've done this your whole life, you'll get tired eventually.
Kurama and Kagome were dragged onto the side, "Yuhinaga! What the hell are still doing here! And don't touch me there you baka hentai!" they could hear the loud slam of a camera cracking a skull.
Kagomw winced visibly, "Yuhinaga-san? What is he doing here?" Kurama question as he observed the Yamaki and Miroku. He was really surprised actually.
"Ah, you know him?" Kagome asks.
He looked at her and nodded, "Mmm," Kurama said, "He's also photographer, exactly like Yamaki-san as well, but a bit more famed."
Kagome raised her eyebrow, this time beyond belief. How long has she been out of civilization? They were so famed and she never has heard of them. And they're her best friend's reincarnation! If she knew this before, she would've gone out looking for them even when she wasn't in the feudal era. Kagome, some friend you are. She thought to herself.
"Did you guys hear that they were getting married in four months?" the make-up artist asked.
Kagome's jaw nearly dropped making the lip gloss tail all the way to part of her cheek, "No way!" She exclaimed.
"Well, believe it. Yamaki-san is going to be part of the Yuhinaga clan as Naoki Yuhinaga." The make up artist wiped the lips gloss from her cheek.
As she turned to Suuichi, he gave out a sigh when she stared at him questioning, "It was on the new seven months ago." He finally said. He looked back at the fighting couple, "It's hard to believe ne Kagome-san?" Suuichi ask, tilting his head.
The said person turned to look at Yamaki and Yuhinaga. The image soon replaced Naoki as Sango and Yuhinaga-san as Miroku, and the camera turned into a boomerang. She didn't know why, but she wanted to cry so badly. Yet, that would only cause people to wonder. Instead, she gulped down and bit her bottom lip from crying. She held her tears in. This was just too perfect, "Iie, I think they make a great couple."
"All done Kagome-san!"
The miko blinked as a mirror was given to her. As she looked at herself, she furrowed her eyebrow in confusion, "Anou . . . Not much changed," she mumbled, trying not to sound so harsh.
The make up artist, crouched next to her on the chair. She place her cheek against Kagomes', "Of course not, I only bring out the beauty inside the models and for you, well . . ." she smiled, a warm and admiring one, "You were already pure and beautiful both in and out."
Suddenly, not knowing what came out her, Kagome blushed crimson. And the only thought that came to her mind was, Err . . . Heat must be getting to me.
"I suppose that's why Sango wanted you to model; she could tell in your eyes that you're pure." The make up artist patted her head as she stood up, "It's a rare trait these days."
Kagome watched as the make up artist picked up a few hair supplies, "Now, let's do something about your hair."
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Kagome picked lightly on the tight clothes. She only wore a white short skirt that reached mid-thigh, hugging her legs and hip, wearing a tight black t-shirt only coming down above her stomach. There was a line style from the v-neck down. Also, two white wrist band was on both her wrist, having a logo on it. She has to wear a high heal that pointed from her heals and sharp in the front. A sleeveless trench black trench coat hid her body, fortunately. It reached to the ankle. And to her surprise, the trench coat was in great design.
She suddenly covered herself. As she looked from the dressing room, she smiled slightly at the woman standing there, "Anou . . . Must I wear this?" She asked, her voice really low, "It's a . . . err . . . a bit revealing don't you think?" And not to mention, she looks like a criminal.
"Of course not! A lot of people wear that these days, revealing or not, now come out!" She was dragged out of the dressing room, "Minamino-san has already finished and there were no complaints from him dear." Te old chubby woman dragged her off to the top of Tokyo tower. The shoot was in a complicated place. A few arguments here and there they decided to do this shoot at a night scene.
When they reached the top, she walked straight into the woman's back. Slipping, she quickly grabbed onto a handle and slipped her foot to the side so she could stand up straight. These high heels were too much for her. It practically killed Kagome or maybe it was just her, but she did almost trip through the stairs.
Giving out a sigh, she turned back to the woman. What was she staring at that her eyes practically turned into goo? She slowly peeked from the back, her head above the woman's shoulder. Her eyes landed straight towards Suuichi.
Her breath hitched in her throat. Kagome stared at him, her eyes glued. Poses after poses, she couldn't believe it. It's as if she just realized something. Gulping, she blushed furiously as a thought came to mind, Suuichi's beautiful. This was the first time she saw him differently. After knowing him about a week, close to two, she never had ONCE thought how handsome he is. She nearly gasps as his stunningly emerald eyes landed on her. Looking away instantly, she place her hands behind her back and continued to blush, as it she feel the warmth traveling through her whole body.
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As Kurama finished, he walked towards Kagome. He wondered why she kicked herself as she waved to him. Her eyes seem to twinkle, "Suuichi-san! That was great!" She called out. Kurama snatched a water bottle and gulped it down.
"You really think so?" He asked, once she reached him.
Kagome nodded, "Of course, you look like a-"She seem to cut herself off as a deep blush stained her face. He could practically see the steam coming from her ears. He raised an eyebrow in curiosity. What was she about to say?
"I look like a . . ." He trailed off, wanting her to continue.
She turned back to him and shook her head vigorously, "Ah, I didn't say anything!" She exclaimed and place a hand behind the back of her head and rubbed, "Hai, hai, I didn't say anything."
He smirked, "But I clearly heard you were about to categorize me," He smiled. To his utter surprise, she started to blushing again and this time, he notice how it run down her neck towards her shoulder and down to her . . . Kurama looked away quickly. A small tinge of red could be seen over the bridge of his nose.
"Kagome-chan! Your turn!"
With still a small blush coming from her, she gave him a smile and ran towards Yamaki.
As he watched Kagome, he let out a smile. Was it just him or is their friendship growing?
Kurama – 9 Kagome – 7
"Kagome! We're going to get caught!" he whispered harshly.
She shushed him and clamped his mouth shut with her palm, "What are you complaining about? You're a demon for Kami's sake, it'll be easy for you to leave you baka,' she told him harshly.
As she loosens her hold, Kurama shook his head so his mouth was loose, "Kagome, just because you don't see your aniki often, it doesn't give you to right to enter a dangerous world," he glared at her as she crossed her arm in a sign of defiant.
She grinded her teeth together, "You've been there, my otousan's been there, aniki's been there, how come I can't go?" Kurama rolled his eyes at her. They were one room to the portal and this is his last chance to convince or their both doomed.
Kurama wanted to wring her neck. She was frustrating him to no end. Instead of being an obedient little seven year old, she JUST has to be rebellious and rude. When she was four years old, Kagome wasn't so complicated then. They used to always play a nice game of hide n' seek, tick-tack-toe, or even ice skating. But by the age of five, she starts to become rather difficult to handle. Even as her best friend, she won't listen to him!
"Kagome, trust me on this. Makai is too dangerous for a hanyou," he said, a bit exasperated.
She glared at him, "So, you're saying that just because I'm part ningen, I can't take care of myself?"
"Nani? What conclusion is that?"
"Hanyou means half ningen, half youkai. You're saying that because humans are naturally weaker than youkais', that hanyou is probably the weakest of all youkai races, am I right?"
"Iie! Kagome, I'm not saying that. I'm just explaining that no hanyou has ever stepped the boundary of entering Makai."
"So no ningen either right Suuichi-kun?" She clenched her fist, her two set of blue and red eyes started to burn. He watched silently as she started to change, two red ruby eyes stared back at him, "Well, now I'm a youkai, I can enter peacefully."
Kagome smirked as she opened the door to her otousan's room, "Matte! Kagome-chan!" He grabbed her arm before she could jump in. The portal was to stay open only one can go in but on the other side it will close. She turned to him with an angry look on her small face.
"Let go Suuichi-kun, if you don't want to go, I'll just go alone!" She yelled.
Kurama narrowed his eyes at her attitude. She's too stubborn for her own good. With a swift kick under her knees, she fell. Soon after, he had her in a head lock, with leaf sword on her neck, "Listen to what others have to say, Kagome. I'm not the sort of person who likes to be ignored." His voice came a bit deeper as his eyes flickered golden for a second.
"Suuichi-kun, let go of me!" He was forced away from her when a burning hadn came directed to his face. She must've learned how to use those from Hiei.
Kagome was nearing the portal. With a bit of aggravation, he bring out a whip without any thorn and wrapped her in it. He used the whip to pull her in. When she came to, Kagome blinked rapidly, "What in the . . . Suuichi-kun!"
She was sitting cross-legged away from the portal. With a frustrated sigh, he sat in front of her. Ignoring her glare, he pulled on his rope like whip so she couldn't easily get loose, "You are just a pup compared to me Kagome, so just stay put."
He scowled at her when she stuck her tongue out at him. Such immaturity and she expects she could survive in Makai. He shook his head. He knows Kagome long enough to know she isn't as strong as him, or Hiei. Still, Kagome has a lot of power that she couldn't control, he give her that.
He moved closer to her as she glared at him, "Kagome-chan, this is for the good."
She turned her head away, feigning ignorance, "I know how much you miss Hiei, I do too, but doing something so reckless, is it even worth your own life?" He asked.
Still, she pretended she didn't hear a word that came out of his lips. Kurama's left eyebrow twitch. If she's complicated now, let's forget about ever seeing adulthood, "Kagome," he sighed.
"All I want to see is my aniki and otousan, why is so hard to understand?" Kurama looked up suddenly. He gulped when tears startwed to fall from her eyes, "I haven't seen or heard them in a year, they've been gone too long Suuichi-kun, I want to know what happen to them!" His eyes soften. Kurama know how much she really cares for her family, but they then again, they wouldn't want to see her endanger.
"Then just wait," he stated simply.
She glowered at him as she tried to hold back the tears, "I've waited for them and still, I can't see Hiei. I miss my aniki," she cried harder, but bit her lips from screaming. The tears were flowing as if it's a waterfall.
Kurama smiled softly. Placing a hand on her left cheek, he stoked the tears away, "That's why you need to be brave enough to wait and besides," he grinned, childishly, "We are mere children, we have our whole lives ahead of us."
When her crying stopped suddenly, she let out a soft smile. Using his sleeves, he wiped the tears away from her face, "Arigato Suuichi-kun."
Without warning, he pulled her into a tight embrace, "Just do me a favor okay?" he asked, "Don't always worry me like that, I don't want to die leaving you a widow."
"Nani!" she yelled. He laughed lightly. If Kurama would've seen her face now, he would cracked up. She looks like a ripe tomato just being picked out of the field.
"D-do we have to?" Kagome ask. This is really embarrassing. After a few shots here and there, now they have to take it together. Yamaki grinned with a peace sign.
"Don't worry about it, it's going to be a couple of shots," she smiled as she place in another film.
Kagome let out a groan. When she asked one of the crew members what time it was, they said it was close to ten. She shook her head. Sango seem to never get tired, but Kagome's exhausted. After a few dozen of changing clothes, she had to come out and try to pose. It was hard since she has no clue about how to do any of this. It was all the instruction of Yamaki.
What worries her was the fact that Suuichi was so calm about this stuff. Wow, what a mellowed out guy. She thought. But when he's posing, she couldn't help but stare in awe. He looks great. Sometimes though, when she sees him in make up, Kagome couldn't help but laugh a little at that. He looks like a girl. Maybe if he dresses like one, he'll be a good replacement as a woman. She stifled a laugh imagine Suuichi in a dress.
"Are you okay, Kagome?" She looked up suddenly. Speak of the devil.
"H-hai, I'm alright, just thought of something funny. Actually," Kagome trailed off, "It wouldn't look so bad," it was obvious she's still a bit dazed in with her thoughts. Kurama plus dress, equals the one and only word, beautiful.
When she finally registered what she was saying AND thinking, slapped herself mentally a couple of times, hurting her conscious in the process, "Kagome-chan! Minamino-san! Let's go!"
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He wasn't so sure that this is the best position nor does he ever imagine himself in, especially with her. Now sitting on the sill of Tokyo tower, he looked to the side, his eyes cast to the city. One leg propped above the sill with his arm on his knee. The other leg hung lazily down. This would be a really comfortable posioton if it isn't for the fact that Kagome, his FRIEND is leaning against him in an intimate position.
Kurama's arm is encircled around her waist, hand resting on the other side of her hip, with her back pressed against his chest. Kagome has her legs crossed as she stood up; the only thing that kept her from falling was him. Now Kurama is for certain, as a ningen, Yamaki is insane.
"This is a bit awkward now isn't it?" Kagome ask. He could feel heat coming off her of her waist. She was just wearing a sleeveless light blue blouse over a jaded green tube top, which doesn't cover her stomach.
"Hai, but bear in mind that this is just a pose, nothing more," he coughed a bit as he tries to let his blush become minimal.
Yamaki, behind her camera gave them a thumb up as she pressed her face close to her large camera. Suddenly, clicks after clicks were heard.
"Alright! Next pose, Minamino-san, rise!" Yamaki exclaimed. He took his arms away as Kagome let out a sigh and stood stiffly up. She was just relaxed moments ago.
Again, Yamaki found the most intimate pose ever. If it wasn't for the contract, he would've decline doing this. He could tell how embarrassed the miko is. His face so close to hers', their nose almost touching, not to mention their lips, "I never meant to do this Kagome-san, I apologize," he whispered.
She laughed uncomfortably.
Kagome was now leaning against the side of the open window. This time, she was the one staring out at the city. Well, close at least, consider the centimeters it is to reach her lips. Her arms were relaxed, as relaxed as it can be crossed under her chest. Kagome's legs were on the sill, long enough to reach the other side.
Her face was turned upward at him. His face was leaning down towards Kagome's lips. There lips were so close that it doesn't even look like a pose. A hand freely on the other side of her body, keeping her trapped, with the other resting against next to her head. After a click and a bright light, he quickly stumbled away.
"Awesome you guys!"
Kagome and Kurama turned to each other, and then quickly look away, soon shrugging.
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She stood above the tip of the tower. Sora couldn't help but feel that her master is twisting his plan to his own desires. It's strange how he was more interested in Kagome than the ring she possessed. Sora doesn't understand nor care why, she was just ordered to do two things and she follow through.
Bringing up her hand, she fisted them. Three daggers appeared being grasped by her clenched fingers in a lavender glow. Her eyes open, glowing in the dark sky, crimson red. She narrowed it and suddenly disappeared.
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She sat up abruptly. Scratching her head in confusion, she turned to the open window. No wonder it felt so chilly. Still, as she stared at the porch, she smiled as she over look the Tokyo Tower. Considering their hotel was so close, she could a perfect frame of it from here. Bringing out a light sweater, she slid open the large window and stepped out into the porch.
Kagome was at least two stories up, she realized as she looked down, "You felt it too?"
Jumping slightly, the miko turned to the voice. It was on the other room. Suuichi stood on the porch. Looking away suddenly, she couldn't forget how much of a perfect model he was.
Letting out a sigh, she nodded, "Hai, powerful youki, it was the same one as the other, just slightly different . . ." she mumbled quietly to herself.
"I felt it before as well . . ." She turned to Suuichi questioningly. He smiled, "I suppose we're up against the same enemy."
She gave him an unsure smile. It might be true. When he said this, it only piqued her curiosity. What does he mean he felt it before? When she was ready to question him about this, her senses started to alert her.
Jumping up on the handle of the porch, she panted as the vase next to her exploded. Kagome gulped. Turning to suuichi her eyes widen as he dodged multiple of razor sharp petals, "Miko-sama?" Kagome stood up, as the woman stare at her. Thos eyes suddenly soften from crimson to gray, "Pleasure to meet you," the woman, no demonness gave her a mock bow.
Her eye narrowed slightly. If this was a powerful opponent, then Kagome's doomed for. Hopefully, she'll be able to handle her or chase her away with her limited miko abilities. Her eyes suddenly cast to Suuichi was now up on the roof. Great, alone. When she turned to the one who's fighting Suuichi, her eyed widen. Is that lavender eyed freak!
She clenched her fist, spiritual energy slipping out. Turning to the demonness in front of her, she focused on the youki the demon holds, "You're in it with him aren't you?" She asks. Still, as she tries to keep from trembling, the meekness of her voice was heard. Why DO these things keep happening to me? She asked to herself, slightly exasperated.
"Well now, isn't that a bit harsh Kagome-chan? That demon and myself are separate people, well youkai, but yeah, we have the same master."
Kagome doesn't have anywhere to go, she just stood there. Still, she won't let this woman, even though her aura is so dangerous, kill her. She won't die. Not now, and certainly not the likes of her. Yet, this small little voice inside her was telling her to forget it and make a run for it! "Wh-what does your master want with me?"
The demonness smile widen into a grin, "Now that is simply a good question, not only that but also the ring you possess," she waved her hand with a dangerously glowing dagger, "I'm not quite sure why he's so fascinated with you Kagome-chan, but I definitely understand the reason for the rings, now then, I was here to tear this place apart, and the things close to you, is that a problem?" The demonness asked nonchalantly.
Kagome fisted her hand, "Of course there's something wrong with that! You will absolutely not tear anyone apart, especially those that are dear to me!" She exclaimed. Yet, that small little voice keeps on telling her to shut you dumb jackass! She winced hearing her own voice scream in her own mind.
"Well, for a miko, you're really open aren't you?" She asked. Kagome eyes widen. Making a back flip away from the dagger, she grabbed on a branch before having her head land straight on the concrete.
Kagome barely had time to dodge when a dagger hit closely to her neck. She ducked in time. Jumping out from the tree, Kagome rolled away when an explosion was suddenly heard.
She tripped over a trashcan when she dodged another explosion. Suddenly, she stopped short in her tracks when the demonness stood in front of her. Kagome was trapped as the woman stalked forward. Biting her lips, Kagome could feel her back pressing against the wall, "Nani? That's all you got miko-sama?" The demonness smirked.
She clenched her teeth, but the worried in her eyes didn't vanish. When a dager came sizzling at her, she held up her hand and formed a small barrier. The dagger didn't disappear as she hoped, but reflected and was struck at a run down building. It collapsed. Kagome's eyes went wide. Alright, this place is WAY too dangerous.
As she looked up, Kagome grabbed on the top of the wall and did a back flip. Landing, she faced the demonness, "You're pretty strong for an 'evolving miko' Kagome-chan."
There was something wrong with this youkai. Kagome could tell whether the woman wants to kill her or not, but is she 'testing' Kagome? She wasn't sure nor does she like this game very well. Jumping from the wall, she ran. The Tokyo tower was nearing. Maybe, she could hide there for awhile.
When a sudden explosion came her way, she bit her lip from screaming. I guess not.
Making her way up the stairs, she ran from the daggers. Still, it was shooting at her explosions after explosions coming after her. Okay, I guess I'll be dead. But if I could just live for a few more minutes, I'm willing to risk anything.
When she reached the top, she stopped moving, her eyes widen, "No where else to run Kagome-chan?" She turned around swiftly, quickly tucking her hair away from the wind. She winced when daggers came her way, cutting and small explosion around her body.
No more running, yeah this is just great. Se thought warily, "Kuso," she muttered. Her bows are more effective in battles. She barely could conjure up a bow before, how in the hell is she suppose to summon a spell to her bidding. Letting out a heavy sigh, she brought both her hands up as daggers made its way towards her.
She focused, with precise aim at the demonness in front of her. Soon as the dagger reached, a large light appeared in her hands. The daggers suddenly shot back out at the youkai. Kagome let out a smile when three huge explosions erupted, covering the demonness in dark cloudy dust. If that didn't kill the woman, Kagome doesn't know what else to do. Besides, all her miko energy seems to have run out, well, almost. Again, even though she's powerful, Kagome was only an intermediate miko. So, her spiritual energy is limited.
Kagome let out a sigh of relief as she closed her eyes with a smile. Suddenly, her senses picked up as she looked back up. Though, it was too late as a lavender pierced itself on her left arm, explosion. She was too frozen to do anything as she found herself falling backwards. But finally, she let out an ear-piercing scream, "Ahh!"
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His eyes widen slightly. Jumping high in the hand, he caught Kagome's hand and used his rose whip to tie it around the top of the tower. As he looked at her, he held tightly onto the end of the rose whip and trying desperately, to hold tightly onto Kagome's hand. When he felt hers' tighten, he could only tighten back, "Don't let go," he told her.
She nodded mutely, her eyes glistening with tears, "So this is what he meant when you were dispatched. The great bandit of Makai, never thought I'd meet you."
He glared up at the woman. Somehow, he had a feeling they were planning something like this. She smirked, "Interesting, so Kagome-chan doesn't possess the sapphire ring?" She asked, floating up next to them.
Three bright lavender daggers appeared in her hand, "Kagome-chan, I thought you were far more powerful. It's a real let down on my part, demo . . . This is all I had to do," she smiled as she floated next to Kagome, "I was here to test your power, but my master wants me to also get rid of you, what a shame," she chuckled, "And there was barely any mikos' around with spiritual power like yours'."
Youko couldn't contain the growl as she wipe the tears from Kagome's eyes, "Too bad, really."
The girl levitated away. Youko's eyes widen when the demonness threw her daggers at Kagome, explosion afterwards. Kagome's widen as she started to fall once more. This time, she was too frozen to do anything, even let out a scream, "Ja ne Youko Kurama."
Clenching his fist, he released his rose whip and kicked the tower. Now, he was traveling in a faster speed to catch up to Kagome. He saw her eyes falling unconscious as her arms flail away. Her ebony hair suddenly lashing out violently as it covered her face. Tears were cascading in the wind.
As he reached her, he twisted himself and grabbed her. Covering with his body, they came crashing down on the cemented ground, next to the tower, a crater left in their wake.
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Panting, he collapsed on one knee. His eyes narrowed into slits, he watched as the demon crouched down and pick up the sapphire ring, "I suppose I finished Sora's mission for her," Kurama heard the demon whisper.
The youkai was strong not to mention his youki was dark. Sweat trickled down his forehead as the demon advanced closer. His red hair covered his face. He could barely tune in with Youko anymore. That only means, he could barely tune in with his demonic energy. This was getting too difficult.
"A ningen's soul, in a ningen's body, what happen to that creature, the bandit ningen?" Kurama kept quiet. So, if that is true, then Youko found some way to leave him. Is that the reason why he couldn't sense Youko in his mind? Is that the reason why he feels weaker? Right now, his injuries were healing slowly.
The demon's hand suddenly glow lavender, as he dropped his hidden eyes, Kurama's eyes widens. A spell! Trying to break away from the gaze, Kurama struggled to use his whip. When the demon suddenly, lashed out with sharp lavender petals, Kurama finally thrust a sword, made by leaves deep in his abdomen, stopping him instantly.
"So, you were able to break away as well, stronger than her," the demon dissipated into lavender petals, "As expected."
Kurama was thrown away from the demon as his back hit the fence, breaking the wires. He barely had time to dodge when hundreds of deadly petals hurtled around him, cutting him in the process.
Wounded and barely able to stand, he watched silently as the demon's body started to be covered in lavender petals, "I would like to stay and finish you off, but my master ordered me only to warn you about his powers, and I am only one tenth of it." His voice echoes in Kurama's ears.
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Kagome wiped the sweat away from her brow. She has seen enough youkais' to know that demons heal quickly enough, and she can bet that this one is strong enough to heal in an hour or so. Still, she couldn't help the feeling that since he's unconscious like that, he can't be all THAT invincible, even if Inu Yasha seems like this.
Sitting next to him on the bench, she let out a sigh and leaned against the bench. Wincing slightly, she touched her side in pain. The blood flowed easily, staining the make-shift bandage partly from her sweater.
In her other hand, she unclasped it and closed her eyes once more. The shikon fell out again. Letting out a small smile, she shook her head. Even if this keeps happening, it wasn't her fault this time. At least, she understands why they attacked now. The sapphire and ruby ring her aniki . . . err Hiei and herself have. Though, since she doesn't have it with her right now, she can't help the feeling that Suuichi's in danger.
Rubbing her neck, she clasped her hand tightly on the Shikon no Tama. They weren't after this is what surprised her greatly. Slowly, the light of the Shikon dimmed as Kagome place her powers for it to be kept hidden.
Letting out a sigh, she turned back to the youkai sleeping on the bench. She nearly jumped out of her skin when two set of golden eyes stared back at her, "You scared me!" Kagome places a hand on her beating heart.
"Did I?" He raised an eyebrow, in amusement.
"H-hai, when did you wake up?"
He stared at her with sharp eyes. They really remind her of Sesshoumaru, but his ears, those sharp ears remind her of Inu Yasha. She winced slightly remembering it. Kagome's even tempted to ask if he has any relation to them at all, "The missing Shikon no Tama was with you after all."
Kagome tensed. She was relieved that he couldn't move, "So this is the reason why it was said to be missing for an estimated five hundred years."
She bit her lips as she turned away from him, "Hai, though, I won't explain to you how I have it with me."
There was a small chuckled on his part which made Kagome inclined her head back to him, "Doesn't matter to me. Though it might in the past . . ." He trailed off, "And . . ." He trailed off, "Is keeping this spell on me a way of showing me your gratitude?" He asked.
Kagome smiled nervously, "Gomen nasai," she said. Rubbing the back of her head embarrassingly, she let the blush cover her cheeks, "I-it's just e-extra precaution is all, nothing against you."
She shrank away when he gave her a piercing gaze, a blank expression crossing her way. Kagoem bit her bottom lip as an eerie silent came her way. Fortunately, for her, he broke the silence, "I suppose it can't be helped. You do have the Shikon in your possession, even I would want it."
A smile came to her lips, happy that he understood, "Still, I wouldn't consider this gratitude for saving you, not once," this time, his eyebrow furrowed, showing annoyance in his expression, "But twice."
"Anou . . . gomen nasai," Kagome said, "Still, it isn't like the spell won't wear off," she whispered, more like mumble to herself.
Kagome turned to him with furrowed eyebrow, "I don't understand though, why did you save me? You're a youkai after all."
He smirked, "Such a simple question Miko-sama, though, the answer will be hard to understand."
"And just what is the answer?" She asks, "Mikos' and youkais' are enemies, and I know you know that, so why?"
He closed his eyes, a small smile playing on his lips. Kagome blushed slightly. Even she has to admit he has, a certain charm, "All I want is to protect you."
Kagome stared at him as he cracked open an eye. He is a kitsune youkai, she has to remember that. For all she knows, he could be playing tricks on her this very moment, "That doesn't make since really," Kagome finally replied.
He opened his other eye, as his smirk became a frown, "I told you it was hard to understand," he said nonchalantly.
"Oh, would you mind telling me why exactly? Or is this a deception in which I'm not suppose to understand?" she ask, straight to the point.
"Alright 'prick', stop interrogating me," he told her. Kagome blinked in mild surprise. Did he jus call her 'prick'? He gave her another smirk, which she has to admit, he looks cuter. Kagome blushed at that.
"Even if it's hard to understand, that's the only explanation I can give you . . . Kagome," he whispered her name. She sat there, eyes widening. He knows her name? Kagome doesn't remember giving it to him. Maybe it was because that demonness called out to her. Still, when he said it, it feels as if he's known, even before the demonness.
Shaking her head, Kagome rubbed her temple. Another migraine, great. It's as if something's pushing her mind on edge, "Alright," she sighed. She turned to him with a grin. "It's fine with me, I don't need to ask anything else, but," she paused, her grin softening into a smile, "Thank you for your help."
Was it her, or did he just blushed? Suddenly, he stood up. Kagome's spell wore off faster than she thought. Before he could leave, she grabbed onto the sleeve of his trench coat, "At least, could you tell me your name before you go?"
He gave her a smile, and before she knew it, he landed a kiss on her cheek. Kagome blushed furiously as he suddenly disappeared from her sight.
It's Youko, Youko Kurama.
Kagome slowly reached her hand to where his lips were planted on her cheek. It felt warm and . . . reassuring, "Arigato," Kagome whispered.
YAY! I'm done with the chapter! I almost made it up to all the way to fifteen pages, just a bit more . . . Oh well; I just hope that this chapter isn't so disappointing, it really disappointed me tho (hehe, it really did when I read over it). Hopefully, I didn't take TOO long on the next chapter. It took me awhile to figure out what to do something about the modeling shoot. Hehe, okay, you don't want me to blabber on anymore. And sry for the grammer, spelling or whatever error is on this, I'm just too last to fix it!
Thank you reviewers:
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I really wasn't about to update in another three to two weeks or so considering I have school soon. But considering I have another two weeks break, why the heck not? Lol. Hope you all like this chapter.
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