CHAPTER TWO: MEMORIES – PART ONE
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One little moment
Can turn a destiny
And what some may say may never change
Has changed for you and me…
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A few months before…
Kagome groaned as the first rays of sunlight filtered through her window and she yawned sleepily. Attempting to roll over, she was stopped when an iron arm tightened around her waist and a low growl vibrated through her entire body. She giggled as Inuyasha nuzzled her throat playfully. Letting out a sigh, she smiled sleepily. "How long have you been awake?" she whispered contently
"As long as you have." He murmured into her hair and she snorted.
"Liar!" she accused but turned in his embrace and leaned in to kiss him gently at first but with increasing passion as Inuyasha took advantage of the kiss, tilting her head for better access. That was when Kagome's mind went blank. She could feel his heart beating wildly under her palm as his hand began to drag lazy patterns up and down her spine. She shivered at the motion and snuggled further into his embrace allowing him to break the kiss to travel down the length of her throat.
A few moments past before the two broke off breathily. Kagome bowed her head and closed her eyes. "I have to get to college… lectures all afternoon…"
He rubbed his cheek against hers and tightened his embrace before regretfully releasing her. "What time will you be back?" he yawned loudly and sat up.
"Probably around five." She wandered to the bathroom and came back moments later, brushing her hair and tying it up into a high ponytail. Grabbing her bag she placed a light kiss on Inuyasha's lips and was about to turn away when he caught her wrist. "Wait a sec Kagome, I've got something for you." He reached behind one of the pillows and pulled out a small box.
"Oh my goodness…" she whispered staring at the jewel wide eyed, "I can't… possibly…"
"Please?" She watched as his ears drooped a little and mouth produced a pout. She laughed at the picture he made and rolled her eyes. "You're so kawaii that it makes you look ridiculous!" she leant forward and embraced him tightly. "Arigatou Inuyasha… gomen but what kind of stone is it?" The silver chain held a small stone that dazzled brightly against the morning light. To Kagome it shone like a million stars.
"It's a Shikon no Tama. Do you like it?"
"Do I like it? I love it!" she allowed Inuyasha to secure the necklace and gazed dreamily at the stone. It's was so beautiful… and smiled as she placed another kiss on his temple. "I'll see you tonight, jyane Inu." He nodded and watched the girl leave and sighed. He closed his eyes and mumbled a few words under his breath before opening them again to feel his dog-like ears shrink and disappear beneath his hair. His eyes changed from the usual golden to a darker, almost violet colour. The fangs disappeared too and were replaced with normal white teeth. He tilted his head and studied himself before a mirror and proceeded to get ready for work.
At a young age, Inuyasha had finished his degree and was already working his way up in the area of law. Within a year he was at the top of his firm and gathering much recognition from his colleagues and others in the business. He was quick with words, which impressed much of his friends and had a way with words, which also had his friends thinking twice before responding.
Inuyasha was not only smart but also rather wealthy with his family being one of the most powerful families worldwide. Not only did they have youki running through their veins, they were one of the strongest breeds in both the human and youkai societies and were therefore regarded with much respect. They were also the only family to have both human and youki in their blood; hence Inuyasha's birth was both controversial and astonishing too much of the media and the general public.
He secured his wristwatch and picked up his briefcase only to hear his mobile go off. He sighed as the familiar number flashed before his eyes and received the call.
"What do you want now Fluff?" He picked up the unintelligent mumble from his half brother before he cleared his throat. "What a lovely way to greet your brother, Inu."
He rolled his eyes. Sesshomaru was the product of his Father's first marriage that didn't go down too well according to Fluff, a little nickname that Inuyasha had bestowed upon him due to his long fluffy tail. Unlike him, Sesshomaru was a full-blooded youkai and a damn strong one too! He thought.
"I'm running late and your call is making it worse."
"Not my problem," and could picture his brother shrugging at the situation, "why don't you run along while I relay what I need to tell you?"
"Which is exactly what I'm doing. You know I can't do two things at the same time."
"Well you are a hanyou." He emphasised each word with precision and caught the sarcasm in his voice.
"And a proud one too. Now spill or I'll hang up." He was now in his car, allowing his chaffier to drive him to his destination.
"It's Naraku. He's in Japan with –"
"What the fuck?" The news had caught him by surprise. What in sweet hell was the bastard doing here? Similarly, Naraku's reputation was due to his youki background and like his own, was a powerful family and one of the closest family friends to both brothers. "What the fuck is he doing here?"
"My guess is as good as yours but save the swearing because he's with the Ice Princess."
He froze at the revelation. "K-Kikyou?"
"Uh huh. She's returned from the dead, wonder where she's been all these years?" but Inuyasha wasn't listening. His mind had already reworked itself and was beginning to ask questions. Kikyou was now going out with the bastard? He grimaced as he ended the call and turned his eyes to the passing scenery.
Just what the fuck was going on now?
"Kag-chan!"
Kagome turned to see her bestfriend running up the steps with difficulty, on her feet she wore platforms that were at least two inches high. She smirked as Sango stumbled forward. "What's the rush?"
"Lecture… in five… minutes…" she got out before running off again. "Later!" she called before disappearing behind the doors. She smirked and continued to walk to her lecture waving to a few of her friends before entering her room to sit down and waited for her lecture to commence. She found her fingers lacing through the chain and glanced down at the stone yet again. It really was beautiful; glimmering brightly against any light it captured and continued to turn it around her fingers admiringly.
She was so enchanted by the jewel that someone near had to remind her of her ringing phone. Embarrassed she quickly received her call and smiled hearing Inuyasha's voice at the other end. "You embarrassed me you baka!" she accused and he chuckled warmly making her shudder inwardly. "Is there something?"
"Aa about tonight, we is dining out with another two people. Would you be available?" There was something about his voice that made her frown. Was it anger she heard in that tone? "Sure. What time?"
He named the place and time before they broke connection. She stared down at her phone for a moment and frowned once more.
There was definitely something wrong.
Kagome entered the restaurant and checked her watch before waiting in line. She was on time, which was a relief. She didn't like to be late when meeting Inuyasha's friends; most of them were snobby when it came down to presentation. She had discovered this when she attended one of his company parties and closed her eyes as she remembered the experience. Very embarrassing. Kagome's family wasn't very wealthy but were comfortable with what they had and lived on.
She was led to a table at the far corner in another room and immediately spotted Inuyasha dressed in a tailored suit, which fitted his muscled body nicely. She discarded the thoughts and concentrated on the matter at hand only to gasp softly at their two dinner companions.
Inuyasha caught the soft gasp despite his 'human' form and picked up the slight acceleration of her heartbeat. Even in this form, his senses were attuned to every move, thought and emotion that radiated from this girl and he prayed that the bloody bitch wouldn't try anything stupid on his Kagome.
"Kagome," he held her hand and pulled her closer to him after they had embraced, "this is my friend Naraku Yamamoto and his companion Kikyou Nagasaki."
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Kikyou smiled and reached out to hold her hands in a polite gesture. "Oh, the pleasure is mine." Kagome responded and maintained her composure.
This woman… she felt as if she were staring at her reflection with no mirror. Her hair was piled neatly on her head with a crown of diamonds circling the hairstyle. A pair of matching earrings hung loosely and the glitter black strap dress clung to her body as if it were a second skin. The woman was more than beautiful with her pale and flawless skin but there was something about those grey eyes that made her heart cold. She saw intelligence and determination but it was as if the woman held something back…
"Ah, the very beautiful Kagome Higurashi. I've heard a lot from my friend here." He winked at Inuyasha who scowled a little at the revelation. She smiled and bowed politely to him before sitting next to her date.
What she didn't see however was the cold glare that Kikyou gave her when she spotted a certain chain around her neck…
