Author's Notes: Thanx for all the great reviews. Well midterms are done
so I can get back to writing. This chapter isn't much happier than the
last one, but I do promise a happy ending so bear with me. Inu Yasha and
Sesshoumaru might be kind of OCC.
Disclaimer: Don't own Inu Yasha only the DVDs, though I wouldn't mind having Sesshoumaru for real
CH: 6 Desperation
'Something's up.' Inu Yasha was deep in thought, for once, at the kitchen table. 'Kagome's been acting funny and for that matter so has Sesshoumaru. It's weird. Three days ago she was defending him and today at school she looked like she was avoiding him like the plague. During their presentation I kept getting the feeling like she wanted to bolt out the door, and Sesshoumaru kept glancing over to her with a look in his eyes that I've never seen before. If I had to name it I guess it would be .. Regret. I've gotta find out what happened. That's it. I'm gonna confront Sesshoumaru as soon as he gets out of his room. But he hasn't left his room for the past three days unless absolutely necessary. He hasn't even insulted me lately. I'm actually getting worried. Kami, I must be sick, I'm worrying about Sesshoumaru.'
Just then the phone rang. Inu Yasha was torn away from his brooding as he went to get it.
"Hello?"
"Inu Yasha, you'll never believe what I found out."
"Kikyou?"
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Kikyou had called Inu Yasha as soon as she heard what had happened between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. She had finally cornered Kagome and demanded to know what was wrong. Kagome had been shocked. She had never seen her sister so assertive in a long time. She told everything and then broke down again and cried on Kikyou's shoulder.
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By the time he hung Inu Yasha was seething. 'I never thought that Sesshoumaru was a big enough ass to play with the feelings of someone like Kagome. That's it, I'm going to go yell at that ass even if I have to break down his door.' Inu Yasha ran up the stairs and banged on Sesshoumaru's door.
"GO AWAY!"
Inu Yasha wasn't about to listen and kept slamming his fist against the door. Till finally it opened and a very angry looking Sesshoumaru stood in the doorway. "What the hell do you want?!?"
"I want to know why you were such an ass to Kagome. I heard about everything and I can't believe you did that to the one person who actually defended you. How could you play with her like that?" Had Inu Yasha not been in a total rage he would have noticed the flicker of guilt and pain in Sesshoumaru's eyes.
For some reason Sesshoumaru didn't feel the anger he would normally feel when they had a fight. Instead he just turned and went back into his room and sat on the chair.
"Oi, I'm talking to you." Inu Yasha was trying to stay mad, but the longer Sesshoumaru didn't react the more concerned he got. He went into Sesshoumaru's room and sat on his bed. Seeing that he wasn't going to get a response after many more threats and swearing he tried to calm down. They sat there in a tense silence for what seemed like an impossibly long time. Inu Yasha was trying to think of something to say while Sesshoumaru looked like he could find the meaning of life if he stared at his desk long enough. "Okay, I'm calm. Now will you tell me why you treated Kagome so badly. I mean she's a great person and she's the only person I know liked you and actually had some intelligence."
"You think I don't know that, baka." Sesshoumaru's voice was tense and soft enough that Inu Yasha had to strain to hear him. "She deserves better."
"You're telling me." Inu Yasha said without thinking. "Uh..gomen. But it doesn't matter, you hurt her and for some stupid reason according to Kikyou she still likes you. You should go talk to her." With that Inu Yasha got up to leave. 'It's weird. I feel kind of sorry for him.'
"No"
"Huh?"
"I'm not going to talk to her."
"That's too bad. Look, you and I both know that you're not exactly my favorite person, but Kagome is my friend. I don't understand what she sees in you, but I can tell you this. If you let her slip through your fingers you'll regret it for the rest of your life. You should go tell her how you feel."
"I have no feelings for her."
"Yeah, you keep telling yourself that. Maybe you'll actually start to believe it, but I sure as hell don't." With that Inu Yasha left Sesshoumaru with his thoughts.
'Baka. This is none of his concern.'
'But he said that Kagome still likes you. You still have a chance.'
'She deserves better then what I can give her." Sesshoumaru had never been so confused in his life. 'Do I even want a second chance?'
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Kikyou was relieved that she had finally convinced to get her sister to come outside. It didn't matter if it was a school night, Kagome needed to get out and do something fun. Kikyou had suggested they go shopping that night after talking with Inu Yasha. 'I just hope Inu Yasha knocked some sense into that stupid brother of his.'
They were currently standing outside of the ice cream store eating. 'I know Kikyou means well, but I just feel like wallowing in sorrow right now.' Kagome sighed and tried to enjoy her ice cream.
"You're Kikyou aren't you." A deep smooth voice came from behind the two girls. They both turned to face a man with long wavy black hair.
"What do you want?" Kikyou tried to sound assertive, but her voice betrayed her apprehension.
"Forgive me if I startled you. My name is Naraku. I have heard so much about you from my cousin. Perhaps you remember him. Oni Gumo." At the sound of the name Kikyou's face paled and she took a step back. "I can see why he was so taken with you. You are very beautiful."
"Leave her alone." Kagome stepped between the two of them.
"And who is this? Gumo never mentioned you. Such a fiery spirit, I for one would love to take advantage of such a strong beauty."
Kagome was getting disgusted by this guy and was getting flashbacks of Kouga. She grabbed her sister's hand, both of them dropping their ice cream, and walked off. They walked fast enough that that were almost jogging.
"You can run now, but the night is still young and I will have one of you before it is over," Naraku said softly as he watched the two retreating figures.
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Kagome and Kikyou halted in front of the movie theater and caught their breath. 'I can't believe that jerk.' Kagome looked at her sister who still looked rather shocked. 'Maybe a movie would make her feel a bit better.' Kagome had one of her least bright ideas. She guided her sister into the theater. 'Maybe we can hide from the guy in here in case he comes after us.'
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After the movie Kagome and Kikyou had calmed down a considerable amount. It was a lot darker than when they had entered the theater. They hadn't considered this and without enough money for even the bus they decided they would have to walk home. They walked towards home talking about anything to fill the eerie silence.
After about three blocks they were both getting a little scared. Their fears were justified when someone grabbed Kagome's arm and pulled her into the alley they were passing. There was still enough light to see their attacker and Kagome turned to look straight into the face of Naraku.
Naraku pushed Kagome against the wall holding her arms as she struggled. "Get away from her!" Kikyou tried to grab him off Kagome but was only knocked to the ground.
"Get off me! Kikyou run! Get help." Kagome continued to struggle against Naraku's hold. Seeing the pleading look in her sister's eyes Kikyou ran to find help.
Naraku began to push himself against Kagome. She tried kicking him, but he was too strong and she wasn't at a good enough angle to get him in between the legs. He then crushed his lips against hers in a savage kiss. Holding both of her wrists in one hand, his other hand went to Kagome's cheek prying open her jaw as he pushed his tongue into her mouth. Kagome bit down on the intruding tongue. Naraku pulled back and slapped Kagome across the face. "Now play nice, or else." Naraku pulled out a switchblade from his pocket and held it against her throat. He then leaned in a kissed her again. Kagome put up no resistance, but still did not participate.
'Please hurry Kikyou.'
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Kikyou got to Inu Yasha's house in record time. She practically busted through the front door without a single knock. Luckily it was unlocked. "Inu Yasha!!!" Both Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru came running down the stairs. "Inu Yasha, you have to help Kagome. We were walking home form the movies and some guys grabbed her into the alley. She's still there." Kikyou tried to give directions while catching her breath. As soon as hearing her directions Sesshoumaru ran out the door. He didn't even bother with the car. He just started running in the direction that Kikyou had said. The only thought on his mind was of getting to Kagome. 'Don't let me be too late. Please be okay Kagome'
Inu Yasha tried to console Kikyou, telling her that Sesshoumaru would get there in time. As soon as Kikyou was calm and her breathing had returned to normal Inu Yasha grabbed the keys to the car and ran out the door with her following. He knew he wasn't allowed to touch the car but this was an emergency and he didn't care what the consequences would be.
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Sesshoumaru could finally see the alley and what he saw made his blood boil. Kagome was pushed against the wall with a knife to her throat as some guy was holding her wrists and licking down her neck. The fact that her shirt seemed to have been ripped open only fueled his rage. "Get away from her!!!"
Naraku heard someone yell and turned just in time to push off Kagome and dodge a punch. By pushing off her he threw her against the wall and she fell to the ground unconscious. "You're interrupting a very special moment. Leave and let me get back to my fun." Naraku then ran at Sesshoumaru and swung his knife. Sesshoumaru dodged and grabbed Naraku's wrist and twisting to disarm him. At the same time he kneed Naraku in the gut.
By this time Kikyou and Inu Yasha were appearing on the scene and went to check on Kagome. She had a big bruise on her cheek and was unconscious, but other than that there was little physical damage. They grabbed Kagome and brought her to the car as Sesshoumaru continued to fight with Naraku. After making laying Kagome in the car he left the two girls to get Sesshoumaru.
Inu Yasha saw Sesshoumaru throw Naraku into the wall. Naraku slid down the wall still conscious but seriously injured. Inu Yasha ran and grabbed Sesshoumaru's arm as he was still approaching Naraku's battered form. Sesshoumaru knocked Inu Yasha's hand away, but Inu Yasha didn't give up. "That's enough Sesshoumaru. I'd like to kill the bastard too, but Kagome needs our help now." At hearing that Sesshoumaru turned around and they ran to the car. He took the keys from Inu Yasha and drove as quick as possible to the hospital.
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Well there's the new chapter. Don't worry a sappy ending is coming up. Be sure to give lots of reviews to make me finish faster. ; )
~~~*Shichan
Disclaimer: Don't own Inu Yasha only the DVDs, though I wouldn't mind having Sesshoumaru for real
CH: 6 Desperation
'Something's up.' Inu Yasha was deep in thought, for once, at the kitchen table. 'Kagome's been acting funny and for that matter so has Sesshoumaru. It's weird. Three days ago she was defending him and today at school she looked like she was avoiding him like the plague. During their presentation I kept getting the feeling like she wanted to bolt out the door, and Sesshoumaru kept glancing over to her with a look in his eyes that I've never seen before. If I had to name it I guess it would be .. Regret. I've gotta find out what happened. That's it. I'm gonna confront Sesshoumaru as soon as he gets out of his room. But he hasn't left his room for the past three days unless absolutely necessary. He hasn't even insulted me lately. I'm actually getting worried. Kami, I must be sick, I'm worrying about Sesshoumaru.'
Just then the phone rang. Inu Yasha was torn away from his brooding as he went to get it.
"Hello?"
"Inu Yasha, you'll never believe what I found out."
"Kikyou?"
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Kikyou had called Inu Yasha as soon as she heard what had happened between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. She had finally cornered Kagome and demanded to know what was wrong. Kagome had been shocked. She had never seen her sister so assertive in a long time. She told everything and then broke down again and cried on Kikyou's shoulder.
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By the time he hung Inu Yasha was seething. 'I never thought that Sesshoumaru was a big enough ass to play with the feelings of someone like Kagome. That's it, I'm going to go yell at that ass even if I have to break down his door.' Inu Yasha ran up the stairs and banged on Sesshoumaru's door.
"GO AWAY!"
Inu Yasha wasn't about to listen and kept slamming his fist against the door. Till finally it opened and a very angry looking Sesshoumaru stood in the doorway. "What the hell do you want?!?"
"I want to know why you were such an ass to Kagome. I heard about everything and I can't believe you did that to the one person who actually defended you. How could you play with her like that?" Had Inu Yasha not been in a total rage he would have noticed the flicker of guilt and pain in Sesshoumaru's eyes.
For some reason Sesshoumaru didn't feel the anger he would normally feel when they had a fight. Instead he just turned and went back into his room and sat on the chair.
"Oi, I'm talking to you." Inu Yasha was trying to stay mad, but the longer Sesshoumaru didn't react the more concerned he got. He went into Sesshoumaru's room and sat on his bed. Seeing that he wasn't going to get a response after many more threats and swearing he tried to calm down. They sat there in a tense silence for what seemed like an impossibly long time. Inu Yasha was trying to think of something to say while Sesshoumaru looked like he could find the meaning of life if he stared at his desk long enough. "Okay, I'm calm. Now will you tell me why you treated Kagome so badly. I mean she's a great person and she's the only person I know liked you and actually had some intelligence."
"You think I don't know that, baka." Sesshoumaru's voice was tense and soft enough that Inu Yasha had to strain to hear him. "She deserves better."
"You're telling me." Inu Yasha said without thinking. "Uh..gomen. But it doesn't matter, you hurt her and for some stupid reason according to Kikyou she still likes you. You should go talk to her." With that Inu Yasha got up to leave. 'It's weird. I feel kind of sorry for him.'
"No"
"Huh?"
"I'm not going to talk to her."
"That's too bad. Look, you and I both know that you're not exactly my favorite person, but Kagome is my friend. I don't understand what she sees in you, but I can tell you this. If you let her slip through your fingers you'll regret it for the rest of your life. You should go tell her how you feel."
"I have no feelings for her."
"Yeah, you keep telling yourself that. Maybe you'll actually start to believe it, but I sure as hell don't." With that Inu Yasha left Sesshoumaru with his thoughts.
'Baka. This is none of his concern.'
'But he said that Kagome still likes you. You still have a chance.'
'She deserves better then what I can give her." Sesshoumaru had never been so confused in his life. 'Do I even want a second chance?'
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Kikyou was relieved that she had finally convinced to get her sister to come outside. It didn't matter if it was a school night, Kagome needed to get out and do something fun. Kikyou had suggested they go shopping that night after talking with Inu Yasha. 'I just hope Inu Yasha knocked some sense into that stupid brother of his.'
They were currently standing outside of the ice cream store eating. 'I know Kikyou means well, but I just feel like wallowing in sorrow right now.' Kagome sighed and tried to enjoy her ice cream.
"You're Kikyou aren't you." A deep smooth voice came from behind the two girls. They both turned to face a man with long wavy black hair.
"What do you want?" Kikyou tried to sound assertive, but her voice betrayed her apprehension.
"Forgive me if I startled you. My name is Naraku. I have heard so much about you from my cousin. Perhaps you remember him. Oni Gumo." At the sound of the name Kikyou's face paled and she took a step back. "I can see why he was so taken with you. You are very beautiful."
"Leave her alone." Kagome stepped between the two of them.
"And who is this? Gumo never mentioned you. Such a fiery spirit, I for one would love to take advantage of such a strong beauty."
Kagome was getting disgusted by this guy and was getting flashbacks of Kouga. She grabbed her sister's hand, both of them dropping their ice cream, and walked off. They walked fast enough that that were almost jogging.
"You can run now, but the night is still young and I will have one of you before it is over," Naraku said softly as he watched the two retreating figures.
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Kagome and Kikyou halted in front of the movie theater and caught their breath. 'I can't believe that jerk.' Kagome looked at her sister who still looked rather shocked. 'Maybe a movie would make her feel a bit better.' Kagome had one of her least bright ideas. She guided her sister into the theater. 'Maybe we can hide from the guy in here in case he comes after us.'
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After the movie Kagome and Kikyou had calmed down a considerable amount. It was a lot darker than when they had entered the theater. They hadn't considered this and without enough money for even the bus they decided they would have to walk home. They walked towards home talking about anything to fill the eerie silence.
After about three blocks they were both getting a little scared. Their fears were justified when someone grabbed Kagome's arm and pulled her into the alley they were passing. There was still enough light to see their attacker and Kagome turned to look straight into the face of Naraku.
Naraku pushed Kagome against the wall holding her arms as she struggled. "Get away from her!" Kikyou tried to grab him off Kagome but was only knocked to the ground.
"Get off me! Kikyou run! Get help." Kagome continued to struggle against Naraku's hold. Seeing the pleading look in her sister's eyes Kikyou ran to find help.
Naraku began to push himself against Kagome. She tried kicking him, but he was too strong and she wasn't at a good enough angle to get him in between the legs. He then crushed his lips against hers in a savage kiss. Holding both of her wrists in one hand, his other hand went to Kagome's cheek prying open her jaw as he pushed his tongue into her mouth. Kagome bit down on the intruding tongue. Naraku pulled back and slapped Kagome across the face. "Now play nice, or else." Naraku pulled out a switchblade from his pocket and held it against her throat. He then leaned in a kissed her again. Kagome put up no resistance, but still did not participate.
'Please hurry Kikyou.'
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Kikyou got to Inu Yasha's house in record time. She practically busted through the front door without a single knock. Luckily it was unlocked. "Inu Yasha!!!" Both Inu Yasha and Sesshoumaru came running down the stairs. "Inu Yasha, you have to help Kagome. We were walking home form the movies and some guys grabbed her into the alley. She's still there." Kikyou tried to give directions while catching her breath. As soon as hearing her directions Sesshoumaru ran out the door. He didn't even bother with the car. He just started running in the direction that Kikyou had said. The only thought on his mind was of getting to Kagome. 'Don't let me be too late. Please be okay Kagome'
Inu Yasha tried to console Kikyou, telling her that Sesshoumaru would get there in time. As soon as Kikyou was calm and her breathing had returned to normal Inu Yasha grabbed the keys to the car and ran out the door with her following. He knew he wasn't allowed to touch the car but this was an emergency and he didn't care what the consequences would be.
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Sesshoumaru could finally see the alley and what he saw made his blood boil. Kagome was pushed against the wall with a knife to her throat as some guy was holding her wrists and licking down her neck. The fact that her shirt seemed to have been ripped open only fueled his rage. "Get away from her!!!"
Naraku heard someone yell and turned just in time to push off Kagome and dodge a punch. By pushing off her he threw her against the wall and she fell to the ground unconscious. "You're interrupting a very special moment. Leave and let me get back to my fun." Naraku then ran at Sesshoumaru and swung his knife. Sesshoumaru dodged and grabbed Naraku's wrist and twisting to disarm him. At the same time he kneed Naraku in the gut.
By this time Kikyou and Inu Yasha were appearing on the scene and went to check on Kagome. She had a big bruise on her cheek and was unconscious, but other than that there was little physical damage. They grabbed Kagome and brought her to the car as Sesshoumaru continued to fight with Naraku. After making laying Kagome in the car he left the two girls to get Sesshoumaru.
Inu Yasha saw Sesshoumaru throw Naraku into the wall. Naraku slid down the wall still conscious but seriously injured. Inu Yasha ran and grabbed Sesshoumaru's arm as he was still approaching Naraku's battered form. Sesshoumaru knocked Inu Yasha's hand away, but Inu Yasha didn't give up. "That's enough Sesshoumaru. I'd like to kill the bastard too, but Kagome needs our help now." At hearing that Sesshoumaru turned around and they ran to the car. He took the keys from Inu Yasha and drove as quick as possible to the hospital.
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Well there's the new chapter. Don't worry a sappy ending is coming up. Be sure to give lots of reviews to make me finish faster. ; )
~~~*Shichan