Destines Intertwined


A/N- Yo! How's everyone? Anyway, I got this done this morning and wanted to put it up asap, also, today is my best bud's b-day! So happy 19th Jenn! Lv Yah!

Disclaimer- Don't own Inu, wish I did but I don't!

Well...I guess that's it, enjoy all!


Chapter 10: Unnecessary Troubles

Kagome wanted to bash someone's head in as she glared at the guard before her, "as I said before, I am here to see Lord Higurashi and it is of great importance, so either you take us to him now or we will be forced to find our own way to him. Understand?!"

The guard simply returned her cold look before turning towards InuYasha, "you, half demon…are you unable to control your woman, she is quite mad and if she persists I shall have to imprison her."

Growling low in his throat, InuYasha stepped foreword threateningly, "as my…master has said, we are here to speak with the lord. If you continue to persist that she is mad, then I will have no choice but to destroy your village." InuYasha finished by cracking his knuckles and raising one of his clawed hands, causing the guard to take a wary step back.

"InuYasha, stop…if you will not let us see him then I want you to give him a message for me. Tell him that Asami is dead…that is all I ask." Kagome's voice broke as she said her mothers name, it hurt to say those words but she knew that it was the only way, feeling InuYasha place a hand upon her shoulder Kagome felt a little bit better.

The guard seemed indecisive for a moment before he nodded his head, "fine, but when I return with his reply then you both must leave, or I will have no choice but to call out the guards." InuYasha growled at the threat but he didn't move to harm the guard, at least the guy was going to relay Kagome's message.

Once the guard was out of sight, InuYasha moved closer to Kagome, she was trembling as she struggled to keep her tears at bay. "It's alright Kagome…you did what you had to do…I wa…" InuYasha felt his voice freeze in his throat as Kagome wrapped her arms about him, burying her face in his chest as she let her tears continue to flow.

Not knowing what else to do since his voice had decided to take an extended vacation, InuYasha wrapped his arms about Kagome as well holding her close, he couldn't help but let a soft and contented smile cross his face. This is what he wanted, Kagome's love, 'but remember…she did leave after I went after Kikyou, I still can't believe that I did that. Kagome might never care for me like that again but I don't care, I will stay with her until the end of time…I love her…'

Surprised by his own mental confession, InuYasha didn't notice that Kagome's breath had evened out and she had slipped into a light sleep, but when he felt something wet soaking into his haori that didn't smell like tears he looked down. Kagome was leaning into his body with all her weight as she burrowed her face further into his chest, a goofy smile plastered to her lips as her drool flowed from her mouth and onto his haori.

His lips twitched in amusement at that, shifting a little, InuYasha lifted Kagome into his arms causing her to frown slightly before she settled against him again the smile returning to her lips.

Looking around, InuYasha walked towards a tree that was a few feet from the entrance into the courtyard surrounding the castle, sitting down InuYasha leaned against the tree looking down at Kagome's soft and carefree expression.

'If only I could always see her like this…Kagome doesn't deserve all that has happened to her and now her father might not accept her. No, if it comes to that, I'll make sure he at least sees her and knows who she is before we leave. But…I will never leave her, I hope that at least will give her some sence of happiness…'

He didn't know how much time had passed when he caught the scent of the guard returning and from the sounds of things, he wasn't alone either, peering down at a still slumbering Kagome InuYasha knew that he would have to wake her. He was loathe to do it since it was rare to see Kagome so peaceful these days but he knew she would be embarrassed and angered at him if he didn't wake her before the guard returned.

Lifting a clawed hand, InuYasha retracted his claws as he brushed Kagome's cheek lightly savoring the feel of her skin, taking a deep breath InuYasha shook Kagome roughly knowing it was the only way she would wake.

Sure enough, after a few good shakes of course, Kagome let out a loud hiss in frustration as her eyes cracked open to peer up at him. "What is so important InuYasha, I was actually enjoying that dream and you go and wake me. What is it?"

Rolling his eyes, InuYasha let go of her as he crossed his arms as best he could with Kagome still plastered to him, "what do you think? The guard is returning and he's brought company…I just thought you might like a chance to situate yourself before they show, but I guess that was just wishful thinking on my part. Oh, almost forgot, you might want to do something about the saliva that's running down your chin…"

Kagome's eyes flew wide at that and letting out a loud squeak like sound Kagome scrambled to make herself look presentable, InuYasha watched with much amusement and slight dispair as Kagome whipped away her spit and straightened her clothes.

'If her father does accept her…she won't need me anymore. No matter how much she says that she wants me to stay with her, that could all change at any moment, after all…I'm nothing but a worthless half-breed bastard. What could I ever do to deserve her love let alone her friendship…I am pathetic…'

Feeling his heart clench at his thoughts, InuYasha let his guise drop for a moment when Kagome had her back to him, his eyes filled with dispair and grief as he resigned himself to his fate. After all, he loved Kagome…more than he ever did Kikyou but there was no chance of him ever being with her, not after what he had done.

'But I made a pact, I blood bonded with her and whether she realizes it or not, I am forever bound to her by love and blood. Since I cannot be her lover and mate, I will accept being her servant and friend…but I will never mate…my life is hers as is my heart and I will never abandon her again. If Kagome decides that she doesn't want me around then I will watch her from afar, as long as she is happy…'

"…asha? Hey, anyone home? InuYasha answer me!"

Hearing Kagome's voice, InuYasha snapped out of his thoughts, immediately his walls fell about his heart as he locked his eyes with the worried one's that belonged to Kagome.

"You had me worried there…don't go spacing out whenever you feel like it, at least let me know first…" huffing, Kagome reached out a hand and was happy that InuYasha took it, helping him to his feet Kagome was releasing InuYasha's hand when she felt it.

It was slight, but she could swear that InuYasha just rubbed his thumb over the tops of her knuckles lightly, it was a move that had sent shivers down her spine but, 'did he really just do what I think he did or is my mind just playing tricks on me? Yeah it's gotta be.'

InuYasha mentally cursed himself for being such an idiot, 'I can't believe I just did that! She must have felt it, there's no way she wouldn't have noticed…damn! I might just have to keep my distance from her after all…for her sake…'

When the guard came running around the corner followed by four others, Kagome and InuYasha decided that these thoughts could be saved for later, turning towards them Kagome stood tall and straight not a trace of her fear and confusion showing through.

InuYasha had to fight back a smile at that, instead he settled for a cold scowl as he narrowed his eyes upon the guard from before, taking an unconscious step towards Kagome.

Coming to a stop a few feet from InuYasha and Kagome, the guard took several deep breathes before he turned his scared and wary eyes upon Kagome, the men behind him all had their eyes upon InuYasha apparently as an extra precaution.

"Y…you may see Lord Higurashi, bu…but the hanyou must remain here," as the guard stepped forward to take Kagome's arm, InuYasha stepped before her his fangs bared in a snarl.

"Touch my master and you die human," the guard immediately retracted his hand and motioned to the men behind him, they quickly surrounded InuYasha and Kagome as they drew their weapons.

InuYasha had prepared himself for a fight when he felt Kagome touch his shoulder, feeling himself calm almost immediately, InuYasha looked over his shoulder at her. Kagome had a soft smile upon her face as she shook her head and before InuYasha even had time to react, she had slid her hand down the length of his arm to lock their hands together.

Feeling warm and content from the feel of Kagome's hand in his, InuYasha tightened his hand about her smaller one as he turned to give the guard a solid look, Kagome chuckled lightly at this before she followed InuYasha's example.

"I will not go anywhere without InuYasha, if you are scared that he is a danger to your lord then I give you my word, as long as he remains at my side he will be no threat to Lord Higurashi. This I swear upon my life."

The guard looked indecisive for a moment before he hesitantly nodded his head and motioned for the others to back off, this done he motioned for InuYasha and Kagome to follow him, "this way then…but I tell you now woman, if you're lying and the hanyou doesn't behave, then your life is forfeit."

With that said the guard led them past the gate and into the courtyard surrounding the castle, as they passed through the streets several people stopped and stared at InuYasha and Kagome as they walked by, but Kagome didn't notice she was focused completely upon the impending meeting with a father she hadn't seen in ten years.


A/N- And we are finally winding down to the meeting of Kagome and her father! It's been long coming, but hey, whatever works. Anyway the story is almost halfway done...but I don't know for sure. The next chapt is just around the corner, so it should be up soon! Till then!

Ja Ne!