I do not own Inuyasha, because if I did, I would not be typing this, and I would not be American.
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Dragondiva88 here! Wasn't the last chapter thrilling? I know, I know I am a little melodramatic, but who cares? I sure don't. Anyway, here is the next chapter and I hope you like it.
OH! I almost forgot- this fic is rated R for future chapters because there is gratuitous violence, language and some dark topics. In addition, the titles are going to go from "Chapters" to "Experimentation Reports" but that does not mean that they are going to be in that format. Just disregard the change, because I am only doing that to reflect on the story content. On with the fic!
The Perfect Weapon
Chapter 3
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Inuyasha's rage was unbearable after he had realized where Kagome had gone. She had strictly disobeyed his orders to stay home, and for what- to see if her human family was still drawing in air. He had promptly slammed the boar demon he had slaughtered on the floor of his home and proceeded to tear through the woods in order to get back to the accursed well in which his mate had disobeyed him in order to go.
"I can't fucking believe she did this. I told her to stay put!" he yelled to no one in particular. He reached the well in no time at all, and was tempted to sharpen his claws on the thing in anger. He jumped in and ended up on the other side of the well- Kagome's time.
It was night, and Kagome's scent was all over the place, but it was reeking of an unfamiliar and very foul stench. The scent reached Inuyasha's nose and nearly flung him backwards because of its strength and unpleasantness. Something was not right. He decided to go to Kagome's room to see if she was there. Her voice stopped him, and it was coming from the kitchen.
"Yes mother, I have decided on this. Hojo and I are totally meant for each other, and I think that I should go with him to get married." Inuyasha was stunned. Why was she saying these things? He knew she loved him and not the human, Hojo. What was going on?
Just then, a familiar and unwelcome scent accompanying Kagome's emerged with her out of the house. Kagome's mother was standing in the doorway, looking just as confused as Inuyasha was. Hojo had his hands around Kagome's waist, and Inuyasha bristled with anger.
Jumping down from the tree in front of the pair, Inuyasha could clearly see that Kagome was not herself. Her eyes were clouded, and not seeming to register on anything around her. She was like a shadow of her normal, vibrant self. Inuyasha was concerned, but then he turned his attention to the smirking Hojo, who was currently paying attention to something in a bush behind Inuyasha. The boy seemed to have the attention span of a baked potato.
Inuyasha growled at his sly smile, and flashed his teeth dangerously. This only seemed to bring Hojo more glee.
"What did you do to Kagome, you bastard . . ." Inuyasha snarled. Hojo's smile broadened . . . if that was even possible . . .
"I didn't do anything, Perfect Weapon. She is just being extra- agreeable today. Isn't right, Kagome-sweetie . . . "He motioned for Kagome to snuggle closer to him, and she did so without hesitation. Inuyasha could see the red coming into his vision, and he urged himself to fight it back. This was easier said then done.
'Damn it,' he thought, cursing his stupidity 'I left Tetsusaiga back on the other side of the well. . .'
(I'm not sure if that's how you spell the name of the sword ^_^)
A swirling vortex of red color was blending in with his pupils, and a strong urge to taste blood on his fingertips was making itself known. He knew that this would not help him in any way to protect Kagome, but now his self-control was in jeopardy. He stepped back, rubbing his eyes as he did so to regain his bearings. This gave Hojo enough leeway to push Kagome to the ground and break out his secret weapon.
Inuyasha's eyes were normal once more, but his reaction time was too slow, for he felt a wave of electricity coursing through his body before he collapsed on the ground in anguish. Hojo smiled at the fallen figure before him and retrieved his weapon of choice.
"Looks like demons aren't much of a match for stun-guns, eh Kagome?" He knew she was not listening, but the feeling of elation that came with his power was too much to keep bottled up. With that, he pocketed the device and brought his watch in font of his face. It was a standard-issue 2-way watch, and to all of his comrades and compatriots.
"Agent 0168, Hojo Himora reporting. Subject demon down, agent requesting back up, and retrieval of two incapacitated civilians to be brought into custody. You may need to bring in some of the 'special' handcuffs for this one." He closed the cap of the watch with mild frustration, and turned to Inuyasha, a look of disdain across his features.
'Maybe I should just finish the job right here . . . all we need is his DNA, and I could just let the scientists back at headquarters figure that one out . . .' He pointed a small gun that he had had in his shoe at the demon's head, letting his finger on the trigger slip minutely.
A gasp behind him alerted his attention to the house, where he saw Souta standing within the doorframe, looking as frightened as a little boy could look. Hojo looked mildly surprised, but then regained his cool composure and pocketed the gun again. He scratched his head.
"I completely forgot you were there. Oh well, I guess I would have had to do this sooner or later . . . "He reached into his sleeve, withdrawing a small black cord with a red button on the front into his palm. "Sorry kid", he said sympathetically "but there can't be any witnesses."
His finger pressed the button, and within seconds, the house was in flames, an explosion triggering the gas tanks to explode from behind. Screams could be heard from inside. Slow, painful screams for a few seconds, and then all was silent.
No one came out.
No one went to save them.
Kagome's family was dead.
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Inuyasha had recovered consciousness minutes after the explosion to the house, his eyes widening with fear when three or four men were dragging him away in thick metal cuffs and chains. He could not break through them, and he did not try, for the sight of Kagome's small shrine burning into ash was enough to make even his resistance break down.
"You bastard!" he cried at Hojo "You killed her entire fucking family, and she doesn't even know it yet! They were all she had left, you asshole! I'll fucking KILL YOU!" The tears began to build in his eyes when he saw Kagome in Hojo's arms, unconscious and totally unaware that the only two members of her family were smoldering right in front of her.
He struggled against the confines of the cuffs, calling out Kagome's name desperately through the tears and pain he was experiencing. Hojo just laughed. Oh, how Inuyasha wanted to strike him dead right there.
"I don't remember asking for your approval on my actions, Inuyasha. I did what any member of my federation would do if they were in my shoes. Oh and I would not try struggling too hard on those shackles if I were you. They are charged with a radioactive material that is highly volatile when it hits air. In terms YOU would understand, you break 'em, you blow up, got it?" Inuyasha fumed, but knew that if he ever wanted to see Kagome alive and safe again, he would need to comply with his commands . . . for now.
The next thing he knew, he was blindfolded and thrown into the back of a moving, metal object that his captors had called a 'stealth- truck'. Inuyasha could smell Kagome's scent, as well as the foul stench of that drug she had been given, but it was wearing off. She was close to him now, unconscious, but close. His hands and feet were bound, but he rested his head on her chest as she slept, reveling in the softness of her breathing. It was amazing how calm she could make him, even in situations like these, for he too fell asleep in a matter of minutes.
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I know I left it on a cliffhanger. I am evil. I also wanted to apologize for the short chapter this time. This was mostly just a transition chapter in between major scenes. Anyway, I think I should warn you people that I will be killing off some major characters in the future. No one will be killed that really affects the story line. I am not going to say anything else. You will just have to figure out the rest for yourself. ^_^