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Stowaway
Chapter 11. His story
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"Cap-Captain?" Daisuke whimpered, knocking gently on the doors leading to the pirate's quarters, "There's something I-I think you sh-should see.." He swallowed hard, knowing exactly what his reaction would be. 'Th-this isn't fair.. I direct the ship… I'm not supposed to be the messenger.. Stupid look-out boy.. I should have asked for more money for doing this..'
There were angry mutters from within the cabin, and then suddenly, the doors were torn open with a very angry Captain glaring daggers at the boy. "What in goddamn seven hells do you want Daisuke? As long as we're traveling the right way, I don't need to see you!"
"A-ah, b-but s-sir? I have urgent news.. A ship is heading this way.."
"Yeah? So? What of it? We're at sea, what do you expect to see? Chariots?"
"W-well.. More precisely.. Sir.. er Captain, the ship.. It's th-the Ookami ship s-sir, and she is heading our way." Daisuke stuttered. 'I really wasn't paid enough to do this..' he mentally whimpered at the tortures the Captain would put him through.
"Ookami? That damn mangy wolf? He better not be coming for what I think he is.." Inuyasha growled, cursing under his breath. He closed the doors behind himself, or more like slammed the doors behind himself, as he walked past the nervous boy, and went to set out orders for his crew.
.:.:. Flash .:.:.
"None of your damn business. She is my mate-to-be. You ain't allowed near her. And besides, she wants nothing to do with you. She knows that you see her as the dead bitch Kikyo."
.:.:. Flash .:.:.
Inuyasha shook his head, 'Stupid wolf, he's coming for her isn't he? Well, it's about time I deal with him.' "Alright men! On your feet, all of ya!" He yelled storming into the various little cabins, calling for them to be on deck. The ex-monk, along with the demon slayer and Kagome, fully clothed into her miko outfit once more, were also sent out onto the main deck. Inuyasha had announced that the wolf was on his way, signaling towards the ship that was fast approaching. He had them all take their positions, arming the canons and others retrieving their weapons.
"Inuyasha, do you know how Kouga fights?" Kagome asked the captain.
"What are you talking about." Inuyasha growled, glaring at the naïve little girl before him.
"Well, how does he approach an enemy on water?"
"What, are you stupid? He sends his damn wolves over! They leap across and—"He noticed her grin forming, and the dangerous glint in her eyes. "What are you thinking wench?"
"I'm thinking, I need Miroku's help."
"What do you need the perv for.." He narrowed his eyes down suspiciously at her.
"Let's just say, I've got a plan." Kagome continued to grin.
.:.:.:. The Ookami .:.:.:.
Kouga howled in anticipation. It had taken them days to locate them, hours and hours to map out the coordinates, and now was his moment of truth. The mutt was going to die, and it would be by his hands. His crew would help him get to the Captain, and take back what was rightfully his. He had, after all, called dibs on the girl.
"Closing in Captain!" Hakkaku saluted.
"I can see that, make sure everyone is ready to board." Kouga replied swiftly, briefly grinning with eagerness.
The Captain of The Ookami had ceased the ship from moving, deciding to take a quick glance over to see if they were prepared. "Hey, Inu-koro! This day, I can guaranty will be the day I take you down, you filthy dog!" He yelled, and also added for his men to prepare to jump.
"Keh! You keep thinking that ya damn flea bag!" Inuyasha shouted back, keeping his face hard without any show of emotions. "You ain't takin' this ship, nor are you going to kill me." He shouted back.
They were like children, Kagome concluded, fighting over the same toy. In this case, it almost seemed like they were fighting over her. She couldn't help but feel their gaze fall on her several times, and little growls emitting from their throats. 'Men.'
"Heh, I begged a differ. Men, attack! Kill them all, but leave the girl and the Captain for me." Kouga shouted.
Several shouts of acknowledgement had been heard; the wolves leapt up and off the ship, slowly descending to the ship sitting bellow them. By then, Kagome and Miroku had already taken their positions, standing steadily on deck, they had raised their hands. Sutras had appeared along the rail of the ship, and then a sparkling barrier formed up into a wall.
Once in contact, the wolves would bounce back off with severe burns to their feet and legs, others their hands. The weaker would fall back into the ocean, and be devoured by the depths before they had a chance to swim back up. Kagome winced, thinking of those that she would kill using this technique, but it was for the best. She prayed for them, which kept the barrier strong, but alas, it had to come to an end. There was too much power for the monks sutras to hold, and slowly, one by one, they burst into flames. This made the barrier much weaker. It was decided that once the sutras would burst, they would bring down the barrier and do their best to defend themselves.
It had come down, and various shouts were heard. Canons were used, as were swords and pistols. The monk would use his flexibility and cunning to outsmart the wolves, then would simply knock them out and lock them up in the brigs. Sango and Kirara would brutally beat then until unconsciousness, then also place them in the cells. Kagome had told them not to kill anyone if they could help it. She knew some of them, and she didn't want either to die.
"You fight like a girl wolf."
She could hear them arguing, like the children they were. Inuyasha and Kouga throwing crude words at each other. She sighed, stringing her bowstring back once more, and letting the bolt pierce the arm of another pirate. 'Why can't he just call them off..!'
Kouga grunted, using his claws to pierce the hanyous shoulder, then gave him a swift kick to the gut. The hanyou Captain was shot back into the main mast, bleeding heavily to Kouga's satisfaction. Unfortunately, a lot of his men were not present; he chose this moment to take what he wanted.
She had barely anytime to register it. His movements were suddenly very fast, and before she knew it, she was taken by the waist, not hearing his shouts for his men to retreat. She was in her own world. 'How could he have gotten—' Her thoughts were cut off as she felt herself being lifted into the air.
"Kagome!" She heard the Hanyou shout weakly.
She closed her eyes, no… he had no right to touch her. She was sparing his men, and he kidnaps her? He had no right! She had felt the swoosh of air, and then she knew they had landed on the Ookami. Most of the wolves were also on board, and the ship's sails were let loose. They were leaving.
She was angry.
She was beyond angry.
He had placed her down gently, grinning at her, but she wasn't happy. Instantly, a personal barrier had formed around herself, and she had drawn an arrow from her quiver so quickly that the wolf barely had time to jump out of the way from her shot.
"What the hell is your problem?!" Kouga shouted.
"Why the hell did you take me!" Kagome screamed in frustration, "I am not some toy! I am a person, and I am tired of being kidnapped by pirates!" She let another bolt go. "Go back to Inuyasha's ship right now!" She continued to shriek.
"Why would you want to go back to Inu-koro? He's a damn half-breed who couldn't even take care of one woman properly. He doesn't deserve you! He had his chance with another woman! And Kikyo died because he couldn't protect her! You're just a Kikyo replacement to him, so give it up! You're better off with a real man who can actually love you for who you are." Kouga sternly told her. He could see the shock and sadness in her eyes, and instantly regretted his words.
"Y-you.. I—" Her eyes widened, her bow falling out of her grasp.
.:.:. Flash .:.:.
Kagome let out a sigh of relief, 'Yes! I'm leaving! I'm going to go to a new village and start fresh! The only memory I have left of my family is within this jewel. I'm going to protect it as much as I can just like my ancestor Kikyo did.' She thought.
.:.:. Flash .:.:.
"Well we spotted you earlier with the mutt and decided to see who you were. It's been awhile since we've seen him with any sort of woman. And a priestess no less." Kouga replied.
"I see. So he was with someone else before?"
"Yeah, some bitch named Kikyo. She was a miko much like you. You two look oddly familiar you know that? Those clothing.. I know Kikyo wore something also similar to that." Kouga noted.
.:.:. Flash .:.:.
'What are the odds of there being two Kikyo's who just so happened to be priestesses that looked liked me? Did… Did Inuyasha know my ancestor? If so.. then how old is he exactly? He—' She could no longer continue her thoughts, for darkness took over her vision quite quickly.
"Hakkaku!" Kouga howled in fury, "Why did you have to hit her like that!"
Hakkaku swallowed hard, "S-sorry boss, I tried not to hurt her! I swear! But she let her guard down so fast! I—"
"Save it." Kouga silenced him, "We're already a little ahead of the game here," He observed, glancing out at the previous ship they left being. "Heh, the Ookami really is the fastest ship around."
"Uhm Captain?" Hakkaku asked gently, "What do we do with her?" He asked, now holding the miko bridal style.
"Have Ginta bring her to the brigs." He shrugged.
He nodded, turning around and sniffing for his friend, but found no scent. "Sir, I can't smell him anywhere. He isn't on board."
"What?"
"I believe he was either captured or killed." He added.
Kouga growled in anger, 'That bastard Inuyasha…' "Then take her yourself. Make sure no body sees her."
"Aye."
.:.:.:. With Inuyasha .:.:.:.
"What the fuck happened to me..?" Inuyasha groaned rubbing his head.
Shippou scowled, "Do you know how troubling you are Inuyasha? You have a head wound and you passed out shortly after Kouga took Kagome." He informed.
'Kouga.. hurt.. passed out.. Kagome—' "Kagome! Shit." He bounced out of his bed and trudged to his doors.
"Get back Inuyasha! You aren't done healing—"
"Shuddap! My wounds won't take long to heal!" He kicked open his doors and called out for Miroku, Sango and Daisuke.
They had all reported quickly, hardly bearing any wounds whatsoever. "Daisuke, change our course, we're going after the wolf, Sango I'm going to have to borrow Kirara, if you don't mind."
"I don't understand." Sango said, "What are you planning?"
"Listen up," He growled in frustration, "Set a course for The Ookami, Miroku will be left in charge and I'm going to fly there with Kirara. Got it? As soon as you get side to side with the damn thing, attack with all ya got until Kagome and I are back on the ship, Savvy?"
Miroku sighed, "Impatient aren't we? You can't simply wait until we all get there? You honestly want to go ahead."
"You heard me monk, now do as you're told." Inuyasha flashed them one of his famous grins before returning into his quarters to fetch his Tetsusaiga. Of course, he had to battle a ferocious Shippou in order to get to his weapon first. Soon, after the squabble, he had Kirara transform for him on deck, and had the rest of his crew on deck as well.
"Listen up you squally wags! Miroku is your new temporary Captain. We are invading the Ookami to finish off some old business, oh and get some pay back. If you don't listen to him, then I guaranty you will be thrown off this ship, and I mean that quite literally. So you better not disappoint me." He announced.
There were some murmurs of confusion among the men as to why they were doing this, but in the end, one cheered then the rest had.
Sango patted Kirara affectionately before ushering the Captain to get on, and then he was gone, turning into the opposite direction of their destination. Once again, they had to turn the ship and travel backwards, away from the direction of the supposed Shikon Jewel.
.:.:.:. On the Ookami .:.:.:.
"Open the door Hakkaku, I want to see my woman." Kouga ordered sternly.
The wolf coughed, "S-sir, it's not a good idea.. She had woken up earlier than expected, and her raw miko energy has taken over the entire room. I'm afraid if you walk in there, you'll be turned into ashes Captain."
Kouga froze, "Oh, in that case, I think it would be best for me to visit another time. When my woman has calmed down of course."
Kagome sighed from the inside, her blood boiling. 'He was together with my ancestor. I finally understand. He was with her. She had the jewel. He probably used her then she died, bringing the gem with her. Now that it has reappeared, he's after it again. I look just like her, that's reason enough to keep me alive, and then he gives me her old clothes! At least I altered them, but still!' She growled in an inhuman like way. 'Now I'm being passed around like some damn toy.'
"Okay, first thing on my agenda, get out of here. Second, finally show Kouga that I'm not available, thirdly, kick somebody's ass.." She stood up from the wet floor and walked to the door of her cell. She had grasped the lock and with one fierce tug, it was broken. The door swung open, creaking loudly, but she brushed it off. Why should she care anyways. Right?
Well, obviously that noise had alerted someone, because the boy named Hakkaku had bursted into the room, brandishing his sword. "Sis-sister! Please return in the cell immediately! You can't go anywhere unless Kouga—"
Kagome narrowed her eyes dangerously at the boy, "Don't make me—" She blinked at him. He was on the floor in seconds, and she hadn't even done anything. "I think he passed out on me.." She snorted, "Some pirate." She picked up his weapon and strolled out, placing the sword against her shoulder and bringing up a heavy barrier around herself.
This look clearly stated, 'Out of my way or die.'
As she walked down the dark wooden halls, she had passed quite a few doors, leading to various places. One door in particular caught her attention, the sparks of pure energy around her intensified as she heard voices from within the door.
"Seems like the idiot wolf caught a priestess. Bad move, I must say." And old voice piped.
"Agreed, the wolfling doesn't even realize that she is marked as an intended."
"He really is a fool, and to think he actually had the brains to capture us like this. How on earth will we get the chance to speak to Master Inuyasha, if we are tied like this?"
At the mention of his name, she had kicked the door open, not caring if she broke it or not. When her eyes had landed on the pair of old and odd demons at the back of the room, she had smirked, "You guys know Inuyasha?"
The old man with the ripped pine green clothing nodded his head, "Aye, we know of him. He is our deceased Lord's son. I am Totosai and this is Housenki. Would you happen to be Kagome?"
"That's me," She replied, approaching them wearily. The sparks around her had died down gradually, not to hurt the old captives, "Need help getting untied?" She noticed the sutras that held them down.
"That would be helpful, Miss Higurashi." Housenki replied.
"I never told you my last name was Higurashi." She narrowed her eyes.
"No, but we do know your family." Housenki replied.
"And that you have something very precious Master Inuyasha has been searching for." Totosai replied.
"I think I'll just leave you here." Kagome finished, backing off.
"Wait!" Totosai cried, "You don't understand, you must untie us immediately, you are in great danger."
"No kidding." She spat sarcastically.
"Miss Higurashi, it is urgent that we see Inuyasha. We must teach him how to properly use his sword before all is lost. A war is coming and only he and the guardian of the jewel can stop it." Housenki explained.
Kagome froze, "Fine, but if I untie you, then you have to never tell Inuyasha that I have the shikon."
"Done." Totosai replied.
"And you have to tell me who put these stupid sutras on you." Kagome muttered, already trying her best to pull them away from Totosai's wrists, pinning him to the wall.
"Well, after days of thinking, we've come to the conclusion that someone has found out about our intensions of helping Master Inuyasha develop his skills. So the wolfling had stupidly taken these sutras and had stopped us before we could reach the Captain." Housenki replied.
After she had freed Totosai, who had gladly yipped and retrieved his mallet, she had worked on Housenki. "How could these sutras hold you down? You seem very strong Housenki." Kagome struggled with the sutras.
"True, I am, as well as Totosai. Though I may not have the body of a human, my exterior is made of the hardest element and is nearly impossible to damage. Only specific and powerful sutras could possibly hold Totosai and I down. It is very apparent to us that they were made specifically to stop us."
Why couldn't she have just been a normal village girl? Why did she have to be born a Higurashi? With great responsibilities to boot? "Okay, just about done." She announced pealing off the last sutra.
"Good, because we have company. I could recognize that sound from miles away, brace yourselves for impact!" Totosai shouted.
Before she could even protest, a giant wave of power shuddered through the wooden room, shaking the boat viciously. "Wh-what—" She fell over, plunging the sword she held into the floor to bring herself back up. "—was that?"
Housenki chuckled as Totosai announced that it was the Windscar. "So the boy had learned the first ability after all. That's good, one down two to go I suppose."
"Inuyasha's here? What are we waiting for? I have a bone to pick with him and the wolfling." Kagome declared, pulling the sword out of the wood and swinging it over her shoulder. The sparks from before had returned, causing the old demons to stay a little further from her.
.:.:.:. With Inuyasha .:.:.:.
"Alright you wimpy wolf, tell me where she is!" Inuyasha all but shouted.
Kouga leapt back, howling in protest, "You dirty dog, I have her now. She is mine and never was yours. Now get off my ship!"
Inuyasha snorted, "I know she isn't yours wolf. She can't be, she isn't even marked. Do you know how and why that is?" At Kouga's blank expression he continued, "I have already marked her." This, was technically true. He had marked her, well his demon had anyways. So until the mark was gone, she was considered to be his. Which made watching the wolf break even more pleasurable.
Kouga froze, his heart dropping instantly. How could he have not noticed? There was a slight change in her scent, but he had assumed that she was just getting a bit too close to the 'Captain turd' for his comfort. 'She's been marked, and I took her away from her soon to be fucking idiot dirt bag mate.' He thought miserably. But before he could even think any further, her scent had pulled him away from his thoughts, oh and the clicking of a pistol's hammer being pulled down.
She had to wrestle another wolf to get this pistol, but it was all good in the end. She had a sword pointed at Inuyasha's tanned neck, and a pistol poised at Kouga. "You boys, are really starting to piss me off…"
Inuyasha growled, "Kagome! What are you thinking! Put the damn sword down."
"Shut up, you two boys have a major problem that needs to be settled." She replied dully, "Kouga, you have to stop coming after me like I'm a piece of meat.." She stated, Inuyasha snorting in agreement, "You too Inuyasha." She added.
Kouga grinned, in a 'ha ha' motion and stuck his tongue out at the dog demon. Then he had stared back at Kagome, "I'm sorry." He apologize sincerely, "I was under the impression we could be mates. But I was wrong, I shouldn't have taken you, but now I know. Could you please drop the pistol? It's not like a human weapon like that could hurt me or anything but—"
"How about if the bullet was pumped with pure miko energy..?" She raised a brow skeptically.
"That would do it.." He mumbled with a slight whimper then was silent, everything was silent. None of the crew moved, they were too engrossed into the conversation between the miko and the two Captains. Only Totosai's and Housenki's agreements to the girls words were heard.
Kagome had turned her attention to the hanyou, "You," She stated, the blade she held glowing pinkly with her powers obviously flowing back and forth within the blade, "are in trouble. I finally figured it out, Kikyo I mean. You two were together a long time ago, huh? What happened? Died on you maybe? Oh, she didn't happen to be a freakin' priestess did she? Oh, I bet she was, you know the guardian of the jewel. The same jewel your hunting for today.. What's the matter? I thought you got it after you killed her!"
Inuyasha winced, a warning growl escaped his lips, "Kagome.." He warned, "You are trudging on bad grounds.."
"I don't care. I really don't, you know why? Because I'm hurt, and I want to blow off some steam! You tried to replace some dead priestess, which I resemble. Didn't you? That's why I wasn't killed, that's why I was marked! I was a Kikyo to you, wasn't I?" She growled in an in-human like way once more. She couldn't tell him that she was also her ancestor, for if she did, that would further raise questions about the jewel.
"Kagome…" He warned again. "Stop."
"I won't!" She yelled, the ship she had lived on for a month now had come into view, approaching the Ookami. "You are a real bastard, you know that!" She gripped the hilt of the sword until her knuckles turned white and the blade flared with power. Her eyes were glowing, a blue rim forming around them as the blade she held shook.
Totosai observed her, "Oooooh, what power."
"Yes, it won't be long now. The blade will shatter because it is too weak to withstand such power." Housenki replied.
As if on cue, the blade had cracked. Then chipped as her power flared once more in anger. "I just want to hurt you right now I'm so angry!" More pieces of the blade were coming off now. "So angry for being used." It was broken. Pieces flew about everywhere, causing Kouga to duck out of the way.
She dropped the hilt onto the deck, it smoked lightly, but she paid no mind to it. Inuyasha's ship had pulled up next to the Ookami. Sango was in view, as well as Miroku. She had turned her attention to the nearly quivering wolf, "Kouga, most of your men are being held within the cells onboard. I'll have Sango free them and let them come over."
Kouga nodded numbly as she passed by him and the dog to get to the side of the ship. By then Inuyasha had sheathed his sword, his head was bowed, and his ears flattened in sadness. "Good luck with her." Kouga whispered, then headed towards Kagome to greet his men.
"Inuyasha?" Totosai asked, "I do hope you remember us." He had approached the hanyou with his friend, "Because we have business to take care of."
"Another time." Inuyasha spoke emotionlessly.
"I'm afraid time is not on our side." Housenki replied, "A war is coming, and you are dead smack in the middle of it, as well as Kagome. If we do not train you now, then the girl may die and this world may cease to exist."
His ears perked at the mention of Kagome and danger, a growl emitting from his throat, "We'll talk about this matter in my quarters back on my ship." With that, he had approached the side of the ship and leapt off, landing swiftly on his own deck. He could hear Sango and Miroku bickering about something, then a brief slap was heard. He grunted in annoyance before walking up into his private quarters. 'What have I gotten myself into?'
Once all the wolves were back on the Ookami, Kagome had said her goodbyes to the Captain. There were many thank you's given to her by mostly Hakkaku who hugged Ginta happily. Kouga had noticed how Totosai and Housenki were now unbound by the sutras but didn't ask any further as to why. It was obvious they were with Kagome now and he didn't need to anger her more then necessary (a/n in other words, he's too chicken to challenge her). The old man, Totosai, had helped Kagome get back onto Inuyasha's ship, followed by Housenki. When everyone had been accounted for, Daisuke had turned the ship around to bring them back on course.
"Now tell me what the hell you want with me old man. I don't have time to be talking to you. I have a crew to order and a destination that has taken me a month to get near when all it should have taken was a week!" Inuyasha barked.
Totosai sighed, "Well it will be taking a lot longer now. Stop at the next Island, because it is imperative that you learn how to maneuver the Tetsusaiga."
"Why? I can learn on my own!" The hanyou argued.
"You don't seem to understand. It was simple to learn the Windscar, but these next two attacks can only be taught by Totosai and I." Housenki replied.
"And those would be..?"
"You will learn in do time. But for now, you must stop at the next Island."
.:.:.:. With Kagome .:.:.:.
"That 'ex-monk' never really learns where to keep his hands, does he?" Kagome mumbled half heartedly as she browsed the closet in her and Sango's room. Well, more like Sango's room, Kagome didn't really have an official room yet. She was a 'prisoner'. The miko rolled her eyes at the thought. 'Well Inuyasha is just a stupid jerk. Jerk, stupid.. Goddamn, pigheaded, idiotic, son of a—CALM! Calm down Kagome.. Breathe.' She thought quietly, as her hands wandered around the closet to find anything interesting.
"When we first came in here, we found female clothing. I'm guessing they all used to belong to one girl." 'Or you know, I could be mistaking.' She thought, but then her hand hit something. 'A box?' She pulled out a small dusty, wooden box from the back of the closet. "Strange…." She mumbled, opening it gently.
Inside, there was a dark beaded necklace, with beige white fangs after every five dark beads. There was also a note, she picked it up with the necklace and read carefully, "To subdue the one that troubles the. Repeat the incantation and then say the name of the one who is to be subdued. Afterwards, use a word of subjugation." Kagome snorted, 'It's worth a try, I mean why not? This could actually be interesting. What have I got to loose anyways?'
"Ana ninph ne
Aca me ni ara ni
Non na ni Inuyasha."
Kagome finished, the beads in her hand, she found, were glowing wildly, and in a blink of an eye, they had separated and shot out of her hands and through the door. 'Uhhh, was that supposed to happen?' She rose on of her delicate brows and looked down at the note. She could hear very loud cursing and approaching footsteps, well more like leaps. He was coming, and he was angry. She chucked the box back into the closet and closed the doors.
.:.:.:. With Inuyasha .:.:.:.
"Why the hell should I—" Inuyasha blinked, glowing individual beads started to surround his neck. "Wh-what--?"
Totosai chuckled, "Aha, seems like you are being subdued, Inuyasha."
Once all the beads were in place, he had placed his hands on the beads and began to tug, "Get them off of me!" He shouted, tugging at them, but they only glowed in protest.
"Only the only who placed the beads on you can take them off." Housenki said wisely. "I suggest you find who did."
In a moment, he was out of the room, cursing and leaping towards the one he thought had cursed him with the stupid necklace. He had run by Miroku who had his mouth open in wonder, and followed after the Captain. He had slammed a door open and stared down at the innocent looking girl, glaring at her with all his might, "I'm gunna k—"
'Word of subjugation, word of subjugation—' Her eyes drifted to the dog ears atop his head, "Sit boy!" Kagome shouted, watching in amazement as the Captain went crashing down into the wooden floor. 'It worked.. that was… so cool.' There was an evil glint in her eyes now, 'There's no way he can get near me now.. and if I feel threatened..'
His face lifted with difficulty from the floor, the beads still carrying a light glow of power over him. "W-why y-you.."
"Oh be quiet, I'm sure it wasn't that bad, you know, face planting into your ships floor." Kagome grinned evilly, "Besides," her face turned serious, "You deserved it for replacing me with a dead woman."
"Oho, master Inuyasha, I see you've found the one who subdued you." Totosai laughed, "Perhaps you could convince him to stop at the next island Miss Kagome."
Miroku blinked, "What's going on? Why would we want to stop?" He asked.
"Inuyasha must have the proper training to wield his sword, without it, he is a dead man." Housenki replied.
Kagome thought for a moment, "Inuyasha, order the stop of this ship at the next island."
"No." He sat up and crossed his arms stubbornly across his chest.
"Sit."
Face-plant
"Order the stop of this ship at the next island." Kagome stated again.
"mand waid mo!"
"What was that? Your voice was muffled because of the floor boards Captain." Miroku asked, with a slight laugh.
Inuyasha lifted his head once more, "No!"
"Sit boy."
Face-plant
"wuckin boich"
"Sit. You aren't allowed to call me that, dog boy."
It took him a moment, but he was finally able to lift himself from the floor, his nose and cheeks seemed to be a bit bruised, but he ignored it, "Fine! Get Daisuke and tell him to stop at the goddamn next island!"
"Aye sir." Miroku held in his laugh as he walked away to find the navigator.
Totosai and Housenki chuckled to themselves as they too left the Captain with Kagome, knowing she was in no absolute danger, now that she had an upper hand on things.
Kagome sat, with her legs tugged under herself, waiting. Her eyes were narrowed on the Captain, she knew he would have to eventually tell her. She wanted to know what exactly he'd done with her ancestor, and if he was the killer. She was always told that a half demon had killed her, because she had the jewel. The story had been kept within their family for long enough, she thought the half demon would be dead by then, but she guessed wrong. He was sitting right across from her, with his legs crossed.
"What are you lookin' at wench."
"Obviously a killer."
"I'm no killer."
"That's not what I've been told."
"Yeah, well you shouldn't always listen to rumors." Inuyasha snapped, "Because people will do anything to blame things on a half-breed."
"So you're telling me you didn't kill Kikyo? I'm having a hard time believing that." Kagome mused out loud.
"You don't know shit about me and Kikyo! She doesn't even concern you!" Inuyasha barked.
"Yes she does, more than you know. I was her replacement, don't you remember? I look a lot like her, heck we could have been sisters. I want to know why you killed her."
"I didn't kill her!"
"As if, I know you did."
"I fucking loved her!" The hanyou blurted, and looked away, cursing his human emotions.
'He loved her..? That's why I was her replacement. He wanted to pretend she was me.' "Then w-why did she—"
"She was killed.. during a battle." He began, "She.. we were both working together to protect the jewel. Then we had decided on a wish to purify the jewel. I was going to turn into a full human. But.. that day, when we were supposed to meet, we were attacked. Demons had come out of nowhere, and I wasn't there to protect her."
"You were on land when this all happened? Did she know you were a pirate?" Kagome asked gently.
"Yeah, we were on land. She did know I was a pirate, and she would often come with me on my ship to explore. Anyways, we weren't together when these demons came. I had killed mostly all of them, there was just one left. Kikyo, or at least a look a like. I knew it wasn't her, the scent wasn't right. I had killed it, and found it was a shape shifting puppet."
'Like the one that was on board the ship.' Kagome mentally remarked.
"Once I found Kikyo, she was on the grass with a bleeding shoulder. The jewel was held tightly in her hands. She was glaring at me, and asking why did I do this to her. Why did I try to kill her." He growled, "But it wasn't me! I didn't.. she was fooled.. there must have been another shape shifter around who was me! Then sh-she died.. I could hear villagers coming, but ignored them, until I was getting shot at with arrows. I had blood on my hands. Demon blood, but they thought it was Kikyo's."
Kagome sniffled, 'He loved her, and was blamed for her death..'
"I got away with a lot of scratches, then hid for a while. I watched them burn her body and the jewel. Then, it disappeared. I only recently found that it was back. So I decided to find it. Kikyo's gone, but.. If only I had been stronger I could have protected her. That's why I want to become a full fledge demon. I won't be a halfling anymore."
Kagome sighed, sniffling, "That was a nice story and all, but did you ever stop to think that maybe you're already strong enough? I mean, you're going to train with Totosai and Housenki. They'll make you even stronger. You don't need the jewel. Besides, if you ask for power from the jewel, you will be corrupted." She said bitterly, "You can't control it."
"How would you know wench!" Inuyasha shot up, "You're just a stupid girl! You don't know anything about the jewel."
"Like I said before, I know more then you think. I'm a priestess, do you really believe I'm that stupid? Well," She said hotly, "At least I wouldn't be going around and replacing dead girlfriends with innocent girls!"
"You ain't innocent, just a pain in my ass."
"Oh really, well you know what." She smiled mischievously, "I'm going to soon be a pain in your face."
"Wha—"
"Sit!"
She crawled towards him and placed a hand on his head, "Hmm, maybe I should get Shippou."
"Don't you freakin' dare!" He lifted his head up and glared.
"Oh, but your face is slightly bruised, maybe he should put some of that smelly ointment on you." Kagome said. "You know what, I think you deserve it, for replacing her with me."
"Damnit! I didn't replace her!"
"Says you."
"I didn't! I didn't notice the resemblance till later, and even then I knew you weren't her. You're much too fiery to be her, and your scent is a lot better then demon guts." He stated.
"Oooh, that's why you like the way I smell."
"I never said I like your scent!"
"Yes, on several occasions, you did. Even your demon did, and look what he did to me, he marked me!" Kagome replied.
"Shut up." He blushed, "I don't need to hear this."
"Coward, I bet you haven't even kissed a girl yet, you are such a chicken." Kagome stated as a mater of factly.
"Where did that come from? You don't need to know who've I've kissed."
"Sure I do, I'm a girl and it's my job to butt into your business. Sooo, tell me, who didja kiss!"
'Gods, we went from arguing to talking about kissing.' Inuyasha sighed, 'She's acting like a normal teenage girl now..' "Uhh.. well no one really.. I never.. had a first kiss."
Kagome blinked, "Seriously?"
".."
She burst out laughing, "A pirate Captain never kissed a woman!"
"Shh! Shut your mouth!" The captain ushered the girl.
Kagome giggled some more, "Okay, you have my word that I will never speak of this again."
"Feh.."
There was a moment of silence, and he sighed in relief, 'Things are back to normal again.. thank the gods.. I never thought.. they would be..' "Oi.. have you.. have you ever kissed anyone?" The thought of her in the arms of another man made his eyes flash red and a growl escape his lips.
"Well, besides my family.." She thought for a moment then smiled warmly at the jealous hanyou, "No, I haven't. I've never really been romantically involved with anyone before. It wasn't an option for me. I.. never got a chance to have a real life, a normal life." She shrugged, "I guess I'm not cut out for normal."
"Keh, of course not. You're a pirate, well.. sort of.. and your also mine." Inuyasha snorted.
"Excuse me, but I am not yours." Kagome narrowed her eyes at him.
"Technically, you are. That mark on your neck says your mine. And until it fades you will always be mine." He smirked, leaping on the girl and pinning her by straddling her waist, and greedily licking the mark that was left on her neck from his demon. "Mine."
Kagome squealed, "Ack! That tickles! St-stop!" She tried to push him away but he had pressed his hands against her wrists, pinning them above her head.
"Your very ticklish, aren't ya wench?" He lifted his head from her neck and grinned at her, revealing his pearly white fangs. "What will you do about it?"
"I'll S.I.T you until you reach the lower deck." She said as a matter of factly.
"Provided you're under me the whole time, then I don't mind." The Captain replied just as fiercely. 'What the hell is this wench doing to me.. I can't seem to do anything without being near her.'
"Are you flirting with me Captain?" Kagome asked, a blush staining her cheeks.
"Maybe." His rosy cheeks lied, he was definitely flirting with her now. "I can't lie to you wench, I'm enjoying.. this position." He smirked at her now tomato red face.
"W-why you! Get off of me! Y-you pig!" Kagome shouted.
"Alright alright, I'm off." He chuckled lifting himself off the poor flustered girl. He adjusted his shirt and wiped the invisible dust from his pants. "I have to go see where we are anyways. Stay out of trouble wench."
Kagome cleared her throat, "I-I will.. You know me!"
Inuyasha laughed dryly, "That's what I'm worried about.."
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A/N I could have ended this sooo many times, but decided not to because I haven't updated in a while and I was in a good pirate ish mood. Can't wait for the third Pirates of the Caribbean to come out! Too bad it's the same weekend I'm off to Anime North. . Hope you guys enjoyed this! R&R
Kag: Oooohh, Orlando Bloom... -foam at mouth-
San: Bucket and sponge? -puts bucket under drooling Kagome-
Inu: Hey! No fair! She's supposed to be druling over me..
Mir: Ah, the life of a pirate..
San: Yeah, besides, we all know Orlando Bloom is wayyy cuter than you Inuyasha. Heck, even Johny Dept is really hot. -drools-
Mir: Nooo... I've lost my love to a movie star... The pain! It's like a dagger through my heart Lady Sango!!
San: -stops drool for a moment- I ain't pulling it out. -continues drooling and wandering in la-la land-
Inu: Stupid... Miroku! Let's go, we've got a couple of movies stars to kill... Or.. err... visit... -cough-
Mir: Aye Captain!
To be continued.