You know, let's just start the chapter. Oh wait, another oc has been added and he's awesome. Now we can start the chapter.
Disclaimer-¿Cuántas veces tengo que decir "Si no soy el propietario de Inuyasha?"
Chapter 11: Boyfriend 2
This was totally unbelievable.
Why did this not make sense?
Why does it still not make sense?!
What the fuck is going on here?!
I apologize for the profanity.
"What did you just say?" Karina looked Inuyasha straight in the eye.
"I said that you're looking at one of the royal family members."
Ok, so Inu had heard right. Karina was actually the princess of the palace. But how did she survive? How did she stay human? How did she come to terms with things? How did she keep her hair so luxurious?!
"But Darrius and Alejandro told us that the royal family were all turned into sea animals. How did you survive?" Violet eyes fell to the floor.
"He chose those he wanted to turn into sea animals. My twin brother and myself were sentenced to a life of servitude. We are to serve the 'Prince' Tygeru for the rest of eternity."
Tight fists balled at Inuyasha's sides. How dare he? How dare force his own sister into serving him? Who the hell did he think he was? Oh, Tygeru was going to get his ass handed to him at that damn wedding tomorrow if Inuyasha has anything to say about this.
The hanyou lowered his head so that his bangs created dark shadows over his golden eyes. It looked so sweet.
"No you're not." Karina strained her ears to hear.
"What did you just say?"
"I said no. You won't serve him anymore. You or your brother. I'm going to make him regret doing everything that he did to you; you and Sango."
"So you're going to the wedding then?"
The hanyou perked his ears up as he lifted his head. His golden eyes gleamed with determination when they met with Karina's amethyst ones. His expression settled into a straightforward look as he fixed his posture.
"You damn right I'm going. And I'm gonna settle this once and for all by kicking his useless ass."
Karina's mood lifted and her sprits leaped high in the air. She grabbed the hanyou by the arm and dragged him back to the dining hall.
"Sango, are you ok?"
No response.
"Hey Sango?"
Silence.
The Spanish shark sighed to himself as he glanced over to the slayer next to him. She was staring out into space, as if she was in deep thought about something. Her eyes seemed far and a tad bit cloudy. Alejandro waved a fin in her face and soon after, she came crashing back into reality.
"Huh? Did you want something Alejandro?" The Spanish shark heaved a heavy sigh.
"Nada mi amiga. Nada." (1)
Sango nodded and dove back into her thoughts. She was so consumed by her thinking that she didn't even notice Kagome slinking over to her side of the room. The future girl stood over Sango, who was seated on the floor, and sighed.
She knelt down, knees closed, and placed a soft hand on Sango's shoulder. The slayer instantly tensed and peered over her shoulder to see who it was at her side.
"Are you ok Sango? You look as if something is on your mind." Sango relaxed under her friend's hand and gave her a meek smile.
"I'm alright Kagome. I've just been thinking about some things." Kagome eyed Sango wearily.
"Are you sure? Because you and Karina have been acting strange lately. It's like you guys have something to hide, but you wont tell me. I feel so left out." The modern-day miko pretended to wipe away fake tears as Sango turned to face her.
"If there was anything bothering me, you know I'd tell you first. So don't worry about me, I'm fine."
Kagome gave her best friend a look of content sprinkled with suspicion. Sango pleaded to the miko with her big, brown eyes and Kagome gave in. Both women stood up and made their way over to the door.
"Ok, I guess I can believe you. But tonight we've got to talk." Sango stopped in her tracks, while Kagome continued her stride.
"About what?" A mischievous glint shone in Kagome's eyes.
"You and Inuyasha."
'Ever since a few days ago, Karina's been acting funny. What is wrong with her?'
"Keiretsu? Are you listening to me?" The tanned boy visibly jumped at the voice and quickly bowed to his superior.
"I-I'm so sorry, so very sorry Captain. I-I didn't mean to ignore you. Please forgive me."
Darrius eyed the shaking boy below him and resisted the urge to smash his head into the wall. He laid a fin on the caramel boy's head and spoke in a lowered tone.
"It's alright Keiretsu. But you do know what you'll be doing in here, don't you?"
Darrius let Keiretsu stand straight and the young man glanced around the tunnel he was in. His eyes met his commander's and a hand entangled itself in his shaggy raven locks. Keiretsu grinned sheepishly and Darrius almost gave in to temptation.
"Um…I'm afraid I've forgotten. May you tell me again?" Darrius heaved a heavy sigh. He brought a fin to his forehead and slowly pulled it down his face.
"I can't believe how dense you are. Look Keiretsu, during the wedding you, Yuuhi, and Kilala will be stationed in here. You will have Sango's weapons, Yuuhi will have Kagome's and Kilala will be here as protection. When you hear the signal, you three will run out and deliver said weapons. Can you remember that?"
The auburn-skinned boy nodded and Darrius went back to his writing tablet.
"Alright, Keiretsu stay here. I want you to memorize every inch of this tunnel. Understand? Yuuhi and Kilala come with me, I need to let everyone else know."
Darrius turned on his heel, with the fire-cat and blonde-haired teen (Yuuhi) trailing after him. Keiretsu watched them go, then looked to the weapons resting on the wall in front of him. He sighed audibly.
"Damn it. I'm ready for this to be done and over with."
"You're not the only one."
Keiretsu glanced behind him and caught the sight of Karina coming towards him.
"Karina? What are you doing in here?" The servant girl made her way to the young man, an indifferent expression laid on her face.
"Cut the clueless act Keiretsu. It's me."
The male in the tunnel complied with her demand by relaxing his muscles and lowering his eyes. His facial expression became more serious, as did his whole demeanor.
"What's got your cat up a tree?" Keiretsu questioned, upping an eyebrow. Karina gave a glare but it soon slid away.
"I told Inuyasha."
"Told him about what?"
"Is your memory getting bad already? Don't you remember the last conversation we had?" Keiretsu looked to the servant girl who was at his side.
"Yeah, I remember. What did the hanyou have to say?" Karina's violet eyes met Keiretsu's.
"I told him both secrets."
Click clack, click clack.
Swish, swish, swish, swish.
"Where are we going Kagome?"
"We're going to the dining hall."
"Why?"
"I've got some questions I want to ask Tygeru."
"About what?"
"Karina and her strange behavior."
The miko and her kitsune mad a sharp right, finding themselves in front of two familiar looking wooden double doors. Shippo gulps from his spot atop Kagome's head, out of fear for the person behind those doors. Kagome smoothes out her skirt, straightens her posture and places both her palms on the doors.
"Are you sure about this Kagome? What if he doesn't listen?" The schoolgirl doesn't respond.
With a deep breath, she calms herself and closes her eyes. With a small exertion of force, she enters the room.
"I can't believe you told him that."
"Well, I had to. If we're going to move on with this Keiretsu, we have to come clean with each other."
The two servants were no longer in the tunnel. Instead, they were in the wedding hall, on the floor in front of the tunnel's secret entrance. Karina sat Indian style while Keiretsu sat with his right leg extended from him and used the left one as an arm rest.
"Even if it is to help get our kingdom back, we don't know them that well. Can they be trusted?" Karina averted her gaze elsewhere.
"Of course they are. They came to get their friend back Keiretsu. And if they were up to something distrustful, don't you think they would have done it by now?"
It was Keiretsu's turn to look away, as Karina's expression hardened. His mind met her words and his eyes met hers. Karina stood up from her spot and dusted herself off.
"Do you plan to continue with your assistance Keiretsu?" Keiretsu brought his eyes up to Karina's line of vision.
"I might not agree with who we're working with but-" he rose from his spot, stretched his limbs and sauntered over to Karina, who was at the door.
"-I guess I can still help you guys out anyway I can." Karina smiled.
"Thanks Keiretsu. I knew I could count on you."
"Do I owe something for this little intrusion?"
Kagome stayed silent. Tygeru moved from his place in front of the royal gallery over to Kagome, who was in the center of the room. The miko took in his casual appearance, but something about him whispered anxious.
"Yes. An explanation." A ginger-colored eyebrow rose ever so slightly.
"An explanation?"
"Yes. I think you know what's going on. Karina's acting funny and I want to know why."
"And you came to me." Kagome shifted in her spot a little.
"Tell me girl, what made you seek me out?" Tygeru questioned, taking a seat at the table.
"I've already told you. Karina's behavior…..it's different. I don't know why, but something about her seems off now."
A low chuckle filled the awkward silence. Kagome's chocolate orbs settled on the prince, confusion dancing all around them.
"What's so funny?"
"You, my dear. It amazes me how you humans operate. The way you lot always worry about things that don't concern you. What makes you do that, I will never know."
Kagome gave him a strange look. Just what was he implying?
"It's called compassion. All humans have it, but some show it more than others."
"And why do you show yours for Karina? You barely even know the girl." Kagome averted her eyes to the floor. She let the question mull in her mind for a minute before she gave her answer.
"I've known her long enough to figure out her personality. I probably know her better than you do."
Kagome must've struck a nerve because Tygeru's eyes flashed a dangerous emerald color. The miko caught this and by instinct, she took a step back. Shippo assumed his position behind Kagome, trembling at the instant change in Tygeru's temper.
"That's preposterous. I have known Karina all my life. I can discern her moods from one another in a heartbeat and I'm not going to be criticized about knowing my subjects."
"Then why did you get mad when I said that I know here better than you? Certainly, you wouldn't let a little statement like that get under your skin."
Tygeru gave Kagome a cold glare masked in irritation. Why did this girl come to him anyway? And where did she get this smart mouth from?
"You have a quick wit about you Kagome. Tell me, do you consider Karina as one of your 'friends'?" Kagome dropped her gaze to the floor.
Did she consider Karina as a friend?
She did worry about her like all her other friends. She did laugh with her and have fun with her, like all her other friends. Hell, she's even helped her plan to overthrow Tygeru.
But on the other hand, Kagome has only known Karina for over a week or two. She hasn't gotten to formally introduce herself to the servant girl yet. They hardly know a thing about each other.
But that doesn't matter to Kagome.
What does matter is that now Kagome knows Karina and she has an understanding of her personality. She's seen the happier side of the servant girl and for her to just become serious for no reason seems unnatural.
Kagome knows her answer, and she doesn't care whether Tygeru will like it or not. She lifter her eyes off the ground and looked the prince dead in the eye.
"Karina is my friend, whether you like it or not. I came here to get answers, but instead I got nothing. So I'll just go and ask her myself. Come on Shippo."
The miko turned on her heel and stomped towards the door, anger radiating off her body. Shippo didn't know who to be scared of more, Tygeru or Kagome. But since he knew that Kagome didn't stay mad for long, he decided to follow her.
Tygeru watched the priestess angrily make herself unknown and bit back a laugh. He couldn't wait until tomorrow.
-We're skipping ahead five hours, just to get to the wedding faster-
"You told him that?"
"Yes. I wanted to ask him about Karina, but instead he just questioned my friendship with her."
Sango and Kagome sat on the floor of Sango's lavishly pink room, having a heart-to-heart girl talk. Kagome had just told Sango about her little confrontation with Tygeru and the slayer seemed pleased.
"Wow Kagome. I didn't think you had it in you."
"Yeah. I didn't think so either."
This chapter came out just how I wanted it. Next chapter is when everything comes together. Until then good people!
Spanish translations:
(1) Nada mi amiga, nada- Nothing my friend (female), nothing
(2) -¿Cuántas veces tengo que decir "Si no soy el propietario de Inuyasha?"-How many times do I have to say "I don't own Inuyasha?"