A/N: Well chapter 11 is finally up! The story is almost over so I hope you are enjoying these last few scenes that sort of tie everything up. For those disappointed that the violence was minimal I did this due to the fact that I felt it would be much more realistic the way I ended up doing it. Hopefully you will be surprised how things turn out! Well on the with story and please send me REVIEWS!!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. (-_-)
Don't Say A Word
Chapter 11: Anger, then regrets
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"How is the family?"
"A bit in shock…the girl took the worst end I think."
"And the boy and mother?"
"The boy didn't come out too well, a bit shocked at what he saw…the mother hasn't spoken much yet. Hopefully the family will be able to make a full recovery in time."
Kagome's eyes slid open drowsily, immediately feeling the sharp pain that seemed to hold her head to the pillow. Lifting her hand over her face, Kagome once again closed her eyes, trying to remember just exactly what had happened earlier.
She remembered Kagewa…herself… and…the fuzzy red blur that seemed to dance in her mind was no doubt Inuyasha. Yet the voices sounding outside of her door made her momentarily forget last night's occurrences as she strained her ears to overhear the conversation.
"The poor kid…. heard he was pretty attached to the bastard. It's just a shame that the mother didn't have the guts to act on what she already knew…. typical eh?"
"Yeah…typical."
"Hanata, Oda!"
"Y-yes sir?"
"I want you two to meet the investigators down at the street and show them up. We need to get this clarified as soon as possible…"
"Right away Sir!"
"Even though this man was clearly at fault, we can't have people running around thinking they can just save the day by nearly mauling him to death…"
Kagome opened her eyes slowly as the footsteps retracted down the stairs, giving her enough will power to lift her aching head from her pillow. Staring around at the carpet, Kagome tried to remember what had happened after she passed out. Knowing it was a futile effort, Kagome imagined that Inuyasha might have carried her upstairs and put her in bed before fleeing into the night.
'Did his part…. then left the mess for us to clean up..' Kagome thought bitterly as angry tears began to build up behind her eyelids. Yet Kagome couldn't cry anymore. She felt empty and lacking in emotions. Even anger. Suddenly feeling like sleeping again, Kagome laid down slowly turning her back away from the window. Kagome desperately wanted to sleep, knowing that when she did she could not react, feel anything, or even think. Yet sleep would not come, due to the fact that her troubled mind would not let her rest.
As she watched the sunlight dance on the wall she was facing, Kagome heard her door creak open, and sensed that someone was looking inside. Not wanting to be disturbed or interrogated, Kagome closed her eyes and remained as still as possible. Luckily, whoever it was go the impression that she was sleeping and closed the door softly, leaving Kagome once again to bask in her thoughts. Yet peace would not descend upon her.
Realizing that their was nothing she could do at the moment, Kagome rolled over and sat up in her bed, glancing at the clock for a moment. If she hurried she could get to school on time which was entirely better than staying at her home in her room. At school she could at least get something done and not have to deal with everything that was going on at home.
Kagome stood, ignoring the terrible pain on the back of her head, Kagome quietly opened her closet to retrieve her school uniform, pressed and ironed as always. Seeing something so familiar and everydayish caused a great sense of comfort to descend on Kagome, something she wouldn't have usually noticed on a normal day. Then again today wasn't on the lines of normal at all. Clicking the lock on her door, Kagome shed her pajamas gingerly, careful to avoid any bruised spots that seemed to litter her body like a disease. It was then when Kagome stood stark naked in front of her mirror, was the first time she had seen herself in days.
She looked dead. Her eyes lacked all emotion and were circled with heavy bags as well as a large bruise marks around her neck and shoulders. Her legs and arms were bruised as well, and a large knot had formed overnight on the front of her shin. Just the sight of so much black and blue made her want to throw up. Yet common sense and better judgment willed her against it, causing her to turn away from her mirror and finish getting dressed. After running her brush lightly through her hair, Kagome had to stop because the pain on the back of her skull was too great. Tossing her brush aside Kagome pulled on her long socks and stepped into her school shoes. It was at this point when Kagome remembered something her Mama had told her long ago.
'Kagome, do you know why your not supposed to wear shoes inside the house?'
'No…why Mama?'
'Because…all the wordly things from the outside will follow you inside your house brining you ill-will and bad fortune. By taking off your shoes before you enter a house, you are leaving all the bad stuff outside. Right?'
'Right!'
Kagome paused momentarily, reliving the memory in her head like it was yesterday. Although it had happened when she was but a small child, Kagome removed her shoes and placed them in her book bag before moving to stand before the door.
But Kagome couldn't move. For some reason she could not will herself to unlock the door. Realizing how her memory was still fuzzy from the night before, Kagome did not want to relive and remember each moment as she walked down the stairs, nor wanted to be confronted by anyone. Even her own mother. Kagome shifted and moved slowly to stand next to the window. Yet her second plan of escaping through the window was caught awry when her view was blocked by someone else who was currently sitting on her windowsill. But Kagome was too tired and drained to fight or argue, causing her to simply state her request.
"Please, Move."
Inuyasha cocked his head at her defiantly, almost waiting for her to speak again. Yet realizing that what she had said was the only thing she planned on saying, Inuyasha figured it would be better to give her his answer straight out.
"No."
Kagome blinked a few times, slight emotion in the form of anger flowing back freely into her blank face.
"I said leave." Kagome continued, trying to control her emotions as best as she could, which was failing miserably.
"And I said no." Inuyasha stated once again moving to seat himself on the inside of her windowsill, dangling his legs inside her room.
But Kagome couldn't stand it anymore, forgetting everything else, Kagome dropped her bag and pushed herself at Inuyasha in an attempt to push him out the window. Kagome fought against him as best as she could, her tiredness giving her away completely. Inuyasha just grabbed her wrists and pushed her away from him lightly as he stared at the girl with his eyebrows furrowed in concern. Kagome breathed out heavily, allowing herself to fall to the floor on her hands and knees in exhaustion. She couldn't think straight enough to succeed in making Inuyasha leave, let alone push him out the window. Even the power she had over him seemed the leak out of her memory as she put forth as much energy as she could muster.
Inuyasha stared down at the girl refusing to move or react to her futile efforts. Sighing slightly, Inuyasha turned back to his original position to stare at the sky as Kagome recovered from her exertion. It pained Inuyasha to watch Kagome do this to herself, yet as much as he wanted to stop her and shove some sense into her, it was almost entirely out of his hands. Hearing her stir slightly behind him, Inuyasha turned to stare once again at the Kagome whom he that he had known.
"I thought you had your fill of blood and violence. And as soon as it's all over, you're gone. Only to come back here and harass me?" Kagome stated tightly, her eyes watering profusely as her hands shook in anger.
"What the hell more do you want!?!" She asked once more, fighting the urge to scream at the top of her lungs and cry out of pure rage.
Inuyasha's intent gaze would not sever itself from her burning eyes, causing Kagome's rage to lessen slightly, giving Inuyasha time to answer.
"What I want is…. for you…. to be…. Happy. I want you to go back to how you used to be. Bright, laughing, lively…Happy."
"I want the old Kagome back."
As soon as these words left Inuyasha's mouth, he was forced to look away from her for fear that his own emotions would take hold and run him as Kagome's emotions ran her. Yet even though half of what he wanted and intended to say was out, he had no time to finish as Kagome let out a stifled cry. Jumping down swiftly, Inuyasha knelt by Kagome and put his arm cautiously around her shoulders, not wanting her to go ballistic on him. Yet quite the contrary, Kagome just remained still her face turned and hidden away from Inuyasha's view before lowering herself to burry her face into the carpet.
Feeling Inuyasha's arm around her and feeling the comfort it brought her despite her angery towards him reminded her of the comforting feeling she felt when Inuyasha had held her the night before. The night before……
Suddenly, everything that she had been avoiding to remember came back to her in a flood. Resting her head to the side, Kagome stared at the wall intently remembering everything that had happened as Inuyasha's arm remained on her shoulder.
'You won't be so pretty anymore…'
'Sorry little girl…'
'Inuyasha…please… don't kill him. He's drunk Inuyasha…don't kill…'
Kagome jolted as the reality she had been avoiding came back to her, and her hands dug even further into the carpet. Inuyasha's grip tightened on her shoulder and helped her into a sitting position as her memory returned her.
"Kagome…calm down. Just calm down." Inuyasha repeated as Kagome squeezed her eyes shut and transferred her hands from the carpet to his Haori sleeve, wringing the fabric in-between her hands.
"I'm remembering…I… Remember." She gasped quietly, the tears that had been continuously flowing finally stopping, the excess wetness lingering on her cheeks.
She remembered. She remembered what Kagewa was threatening to do. She remembered how Inuyasha had saved her life. And she remembered that even though Inuyasha had wanted to kill Kagewa, He hadn't. All because she had asked him not too. Inuyasha had simply put aside every feeling he held towards this man and allowed him to live, all at Kagome's whim.
Suddenly, Kagome felt the tears rise to her cheeks once more as the excessive guilt began to fill her from head to toe. Resting her cheek against Inuyasha's arm, Kagome closed her eyes as she felt Inuyasha's hand on her cheek. Just the fact that Kagewa was alive and that Inuyasha hadn't killed him brought Kagome even more relief that she could have imagined.
"Inuyasha…. Thank You..."
"Thank You."
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Alright Peoples, hope you enjoyed that chapter! Pretty sure the next chapter or so will be the end! Stay tuned and please leave me some REVIEWS!!
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