DarkShadow At Midnight

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha!

Title: Signs In Ink

Chapter Twenty-One: Friday At Last

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Kagome rolled her eyes Inuyasha paced the room. She thought to herself,

"He calls himself strong, and unbreakable. Though when I tell him he has a daughter, he starts to freak out. This is so wrong, he's acting like she's not going to like him."

Kagome stood, and took his hand in hers. He turned to look at her, and she smiled a reassuring smile,

"Would you calm down Inuyasha?"

"I'm just a bit worried is all." smirked Inuyasha.

Kagome smiled, "You have nothing to worry about period. She's already been asking for you, so there's no need thinking negative stuff."

She hugged him, and he relaxed completely. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her waist, and laid his head onto hers. He whispered,

"Thanks, I was about to have a nervous break down."

"I know." giggled Kagome, pulling away a bit to look up a him. "Ready to go know, or do you need to pace some more?"

He shook his head, "We can go."

"Good, because it isn't normal seeing Mr. Tough Guy all worried about something." smiled Kagome.

Inuyasha grunted, "Whatever."

Kagome rose on her toes, and kissed him on the lips. She pulled away, and led him out the room. When they were downstairs, they saw Souta and Kohaku playing the game. Kagome asked,

"You guys coming?"

"No." they both said in unison.

Kagome rolled her eyes, "Did Sango and Miroku alre-

"Yes." they both said again, sounding like robots.

She sighed, "Fine, fry your brains. We'll be back later, lock the door, and don't answer it to anyone. Unless you know them. Later!"

They nodded, Inuyasha and Kagome left.

At The Office

"Kagome," started Inuyasha, "I'm sort of nervous again."

Kagome sighed, "Well take a deep breath, and suck it up."

"Easier said then done." he grumbled, squeezing the blood out of Kagome's hand.

She turned towards him, "She isn't going to take one look at you, and run off!"

"That makes me feel much better! Thanks!"

Kagome rubbed her forehead, trying to think, "How about I go in first, then when she's ready to see you. I take her out to you? Okay?"

"Still doesn't make me feel any better."

She glared at him, "Well to bad. Take the idea, or I just drag you in there!"

"Fine!" grumbled Inuyasha, leaning against the wall.

Kagome smiled, "Good doggy, now I'll be right back."

He glared at the wall ahead of him as she went down the rest of the hall, and turned into the room.

In The Room

Raiko smiled, "Kagome! You're here!"

She skipped over to Kagome, and hugged her leg. Kagome knelt down to her, and smiled,

"Hey, how had everything been?"

"Fine." smiled Raiko, her eyes a lot brighter then they were when she first met her.

Kagome looked around, and only saw Bankotsu, "Where's everyone else?"

"They came in, met Raiko, and said there was an emergency." informed Bankotsu. "They might not be coming back. Don't worry about it though."

Kagome asked, "Can I take Raiko to see Inuyasha? He's down the hall."

"Sure, whatever." shrugged Bankotsu, sitting on the couch, and pulling out his cell.

Kagome asked, "What are you about to-

"Make arrangements for my plan, nothing you should worry about." explained Bankotsu, cutting her off a but gruffly.

Kagome glared only a bit, "Fine, let's go Raiko, time to meet your father."

Raiko looked excited, "Can I ride on your back?"

"Sure." smiled Kagome, kneeling down in front of her.

Raiko climbed on, and allowed Kagome to walk out the room. Raiko wasn't very heavy, and Kagome had a feeling Kikyo hadn't been feeding her much. Kagome asked,

"Did you eat today?"

"Yes," nodded Raiko, "Bankotsu fixed me the best breakfast ever!"

Kagome laughed, "Oh the very best?"

"Yeah, Kikyo said that breakfast is bad for you, but Bankotsu said it is good for you. And he told me how."

Kagome glared ahead, shoving the feeling to go find Kikyo, and yank all her pretty hair out, "Do you miss her?"

"No."

Soon as they rounded the corner, Kagome sat Raiko down. She turned to Raiko, and knelt down to her,

"Your dad is a bit shy, so I want you to do me a favor."

"Yes?" asked Raiko eagerly, as if she was about to be told a secret.

Kagome smiled, "I want you to act a bit shy too. He's going to act like a baby afterwards if you don't. You're much braver than him."

"Okay, I'm good at pretending." smiled Raiko.

Kagome nodded, and stood. Raiko walked behind Kagome, holding onto the back of her shirt. Kagome couldn't wait to see the look on his face. Finally, they came up to Inuyasha. He seemed to freeze like a statue all the sudden.

She poked him in the gut, and he relaxes by one percent. Raiko poked her head out from behind Kagome, and looked at Inuyasha. Inuyasha seemed to relax when Raiko waved shyly. Kagome smiled,

"Inuyasha, this is Raiko, Raiko this is your father."

"Can I call you dad?" asked Raiko, whom seemed to guess if he was anything like her evil mother.

Inuyasha knelt down to her height, and smiled, "Of course."

Raiko stepped out from behind Kagome, and walked up to him. She hugged him, and Inuyasha relaxed completely. He hugged her as well, and Kagome wanted to squeal. She could've sworn she saw tears in his eyes. Kagome couldn't help it and whispered,

"This is such a special moment, I didn't bring a camera."

Inuyasha laughed, and Raiko pulled away. She looked back at Kagome, and laughed,

"You look funny Kagome."

"Yes, yes." played Kagome, covering her face. "I'm going to be okay."

Inuyasha rolled his glossy eyes, "Kagome you have some serious issues."

"No I don't." glared Kagome, removing her hand.

Raiko giggled, but she hugged Inuyasha's leg and asked, "Can I go with you two now? I don't want to leave."

"I didn't-

Inuyasha cut Kagome off, "Yes, I'm not taking no for an answer."

"Well, excuse me Daddy-o." smiled Kagome.

Inuyasha crossed his arms, "Now, take me to this Bankotsu guy."

"Right this way, madam." smirked Kagome, turning and showing the way.

Raiko laughed, "He isn't a lady."

"Yes he is." laughed Kagome. "He has mood swings to prove it."

Inuyasha glared daggers at Kagome, "Take that back."

"I won't, because it's true. It's so abnormal it gives me the creeps." smiled Kagome, ready for him to blow up.

Inuyasha yelled, acting like himself, "I'M NOT A WOMAN!"

"Sure yah aren't, ma'am."

He crossed his arms, and grumbled to himself. Raiko laughed. Inuyasha huffed,

"This isn't fair; you're supposed to be on my side."

"I don't understand what you mean, madam." laughed Raiko, tears falling from her eyes.

Kagome's eyes sparkled, "She's on my side! Amazing! I should be come a comedian."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes as Kagome went all superstar on herself. Inuyasha felt an overwhelming happiness inside him. He was so happy now, he could cry. They soon found Bankotsu, who just got off his phone.

He stood, and asked,

"I sense you all are very happy?"

"Yeah, one question." started Kagome. "Can we take Raiko with us, or….

Bankotsu nodded, "Sure, why not? Naraku already blew up the apartment."

"What!" asked Kagome in shock.

Bankotsu nodded, "He found out, that's what Sesshomaru and the others left. They might be going to get your brother, and Kohaku. It'd be best if you three headed home."

"Dad," whispered Raiko, "is something wrong?"

Inuyasha shook his head deep in thought, "No, nothings wrong."

"Well, what are you three waiting on, get the moving. Naraku will soon figure out my location."

Kagome nodded, "But-

"Kagome, let's go." came Inuyasha's slightly annoyed voice.

She figured Inuyasha finally found out Naraku's intentions were to kill both Bankotsu and Raiko. This now made his blood boil. Kagome picked up Raiko, and nodded. Raiko waved goodbye to Bankotsu as they left the room. Once they were out the building, smoke was everywhere.

Kagome hurried and got into Inuyasha's car. He got into the drivers side, and sped off. His destination was back to the house A.S.A.P.

At the House

Kohaku laughed, "You lost to me again! You totally suck, Souta!"

"No again! I'll win this time! I promise you!" blared Souta, determination in his eyes.

Loud sirens went off outside, and they hurried to the window. They saw fire trucks, policemen, and the ambulance rushing past the house. Kohaku whispered,

"Look at all this smoke, what happened?"

"I don't know, but a huge place must be in a blaze." gulped Souta, seeing a black car on the other side of the road come to a stop.

Souta's eyes went cold when he recognized the car. Who got out really scared him. Isabella, Daru, and these men with suitcases. They made their way across the street. Souta closed the window, ran to the door, and locked it like Kagome told them to do the first time.

Souta hissed to Kohaku,

"Kohaku, we have to hide!"

"Right!" nodded Kohaku, following Souta up the stairs.

They went into Inuyasha's room, and climbed under his bed. Only thing they heard next was silence and their own panting breaths. Kohaku asked,

"Who were those people?"

"My mother and my uncle. I don't know who those other people were." replied Souta, obviously scared out his wits.

They heard the back door being thrown down, and stomping feet. A deep voice, Souta knew was Daru, started yelling,

"Burn this place down! I don't have time to play hide-and-go seek. Their in here, I know, just burn it down."

"You heard him!" spat Isabella.

Kohaku whispered, "Souta, we can't stay in here."

"We can't go out yet either, they'll just kill us with a gun or whatever they have." panted Souta, feeling sick all the sudden.

Souta yanked a sleeve of his shirt, and gestured he was going to use it to cover his nose. Kohaku nodded, and did the same with his own shirt. Someone stomped into the room, and was throwing gasoline everywhere. They covered their noses as from the strong smell. The man saw a black bag on the floor, and he decided to open it. He smirked, and called,

"Isabella, here's the girls drawings! Shall I burn them as well!"

"No you idiot, the letter Ken left behind is somewhere in there! Bring it with you!" came her voice.

Souta thought, "You aren't going anywhere with that bag."

Souta looked around under Inuyasha's bed, and saw a metal box. He pulled it to him, and tried to open it. It was locked. Kohaku gestured the key was in a hold in wall. He knew Inuyasha very well, but was never showed what was in the box.

Souta grabbed the key out the tiny hole, and opened the box. Inside was a gun. Kohaku looked at Souta, who looked at Kohaku. Souta grabbed it with shaky hands, and Kohaku helped him load it. Soon as the man was about to leave with the bag, Souta shot the gun into the man's leg.

The man screamed in pain, and dropped the bag. Isabella yelled,

"Light it up!"

"No, you wench, I've been shot!" yelled the man, holding his lead in dear pain.

Blood seeped onto the floor. Daru came up the stairs, grabbed the man, and shoved him into one of the other men. He growled,

"Take him to the car."

Daru didn't see the bag, and lit a match. He dropped it to the floor, and immediately everything caught on fire. They set every other room on fire as well, and left. The house was now…. In flames.

PLEASE REVIEW!!!!

I didn't think the whole Inuyasha/ Raiko thing was good enough, and this chapter was just plain corny. Well, at least something interesting happened! Peace!