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Chapter 8 - New Hope
Kagome sat on her bed, her chin resting on her knees. She sat like that for hours at a time. A month has passed since Kanna's death, and a week since she last took a shower. She didn't care. Even Miroku stopped coming by.
She just wanted to be left alone. Miroku asked her if she wanted to go to a rave, but she declined. She stopped going to school, she shut herself from all humanity. She did that too when her family died. She knew she just needed time.
She was brought out of her daze by a sound she knew, but couldn't put her finger on. It was the phone. She stared at it, but left it unanswered. She kept staring into nothingness. She saw a white light filter into her room. She looked at it.
For all she knew she was dreaming, but she didn't care. She was almost jumped off her bed when she saw her family standing at the end of her bed.
"Mom? Souta? Dad? Grandpa?" Kagome's voice choked at the onset of her tears.
"Aijou, why are you still like this?" Kagome's mother sat on the bed beside her.
'No this can't be, they are dead, but they feel so real!' She couldn't find her voice, all she could do was cry.
"Look at me dear," Kagome's head looked at her mom. "You mustn't keep going on like this. You have so much to live for, and too much to do with this world. We all love you, and it breaks our hearts every time you are sad or in pain. Now Kagome, you have a bright future ahead of you. This slump you are in is not good."
"I know Mom, but it's so hard. One day you were here and the next you were gone. I'm so alone. I don't know what to do anymore. I want to be with you. I love you guys so much."
Kagome's dad sat on the bed next to her. Stroking her hair he told her, "We love you too pumpkin. Dying is not something that we plan for. It just happens. But it's time we go, hun. Remember we love you."
Kagome got up off the bed and hugged her family for the last time. Souta stayed behind a second longer than the rest of her family. "Kagome you stink. You need a shower. Besides you will have a few guests in about an hour. Here's a hint Kagome, Kouga is not what you think. He'll be waiting outside. Mom doesn't approve of you going to bars, but I think it's cool. Oh ask for a new I.D. it should come in handy. I know this doesn't make sense, but it will in time. Be ready Kagome, be strong, and kick that bitch Kagura's ass. Oh and Kanna says to bring down Naraku. She's a cute spit fire, nothing like the timid little girl you knew. You'd like her." He baby brother smiled and vanished.
Kagome stood there, tears streaming down her face. She felt alone again, but not to the point of despair. 'I will move on. I will be strong. What the hell does my life have to do with Kouga? Is he the person Kanna was talking about?' Thoughts ran through her mind as she went to take a much needed shower. Her burns were almost gone, and the hot water felt good against her body.
She had dressed and was making some rice when a knock came at the door. 'Who can that be? It's only 1:30 in the afternoon?' She went to answer the door. A man in plain clothes stood looking a little nervous. "Are you Kagome?"
She nodded.
"My name is Detective Jaken, and I'd like to ask you a few questions, do you mind if I come inside?"
Kagome opened the door and let him in. For some reason she couldn't shake the idea of what her brother said out of her head. She lead him into the kitchen. "Would you like something to drink? Tea? Coffee? Juice?"
He shook his head, "No thank you. I came to ask you a few concerning Miroku."
Kagome's face went white. "What did he do? Is he okay? What happened?"
Detective Jaken reassured her that he was alive and well, "I just have a few questions regarding his connection to Naraku."
"So why are you asking me? I have no connection to Naraku. I think you better tell me exactly what's going on Officer, otherwise I'll have to ask you to leave." Kagome's tone became dark and cautious.
"I'll be the one asking questions here Miss. Now tell me what you know."
Kagome was confused and outraged. 'What did I do to deserve this kind of treatment?' She was looking at the officer when her brother's voice rang in her head. Kouga. She closed her eyes.
She felt another presence. She opened her eyes and looked at the Officer. "Sir I will no longer be talking to you. I know that Kouga's out there listening. He will be the only one that I will talk to." He looked confused. 'Gods I hope that I didn't make a fool out of myself. I could swear my brother was right. If he made this out of a joke, I swear that when I die I'm gonna kill him myself.'
A knock came to the door. She didn't excuse herself as she opened the door. There stood Kouga. Kagome had a slight smirk on her face. "I was wondering how long it would take you to come and pay me a visit." The only thing different, besides the school uniform was the badge.
"How did you know Kagome? No one knows, not even the principal." He followed her into the kitchen.
"I'll tell you my story if I hear yours."
Solemnly he nodded. "I started on the narcotics force when my brother was killed from a drug overdose. He was an undercover cop like me. One night, Naraku was expected to receive a shipment of this new drug called "X-17". Naraku suspected my brother, Ginta, to be an undercover cop. So Naraku made him try out the drug. Little did anyone, except for Naraku, know that the drug had to be diluted otherwise it's deadly. My brother died a very painful death. Ever since that day, I started working on this case so I can bring Naraku down. Now Kagome, I've been on this case for four years. You've been here only months, and you've seemed to have established yourself amongst Naraku's crew. I know you paid off Miroku's debt. Why? He's nothing but a no good drug dealer like Naraku!"
Kagome's seethed. She fly up out of her chair and grabbed him by his neck. "You ever call Miroku a drug dealer again, I'll show you a world of pain, and no one will save you." She didn't even register that Officer Jaken has pulled out his gun.
"Calm down Kagome." Kouga said trying to breathe.
Kagome released her grip. "Sorry Kouga. I guess I'm a little over protective of him. He's like a brother to me. I think you'd do the same thing. I'm sorry." She sat down again not taking notice of the gun or the confused look she was getting.
"That's not why I'm here. I didn't come to insult your friend. I was wondering if you would help me bring down Naraku?"
Kagome sat stunned. She wanted nothing than to bring down the son of a bitch that stole Kanna's life from her. "I'll help you under one condition." Her brother's words were coming back to her.
"What's the condition?" His eyes slightly glazed over, waiting for the million possibilities run through his head. Her condition blew him out of the water.
"I want a legal fake I.D. One that you guys have. I have one from Japan, but I want one that says that I'm a legal citizen over the age of 18."
"That's all you want is to be able to get into bars sooner?" Officer Jaken scoffed and he leaned back in the chair.
"You have no idea the possibilities. Yes I need them to get into clubs, but not for the reasons you think." Kagome got up and walked grabbed her purse. She threw down a handful of fake IDs that she never used anymore, knowing that Kouga and Jaken could take confiscate them. They all had the same name "Miko Hanyou."
Kouga stared at her. Officer Jaken picked up one and almost fainted. "You mean to tell me that you are Miko?"
"You've heard of me?"
"She's only the best singer in the clubs! She's won so many competitions, everyone's heard of her." Kouga quickly put on his usual mask. "I think it can be arranged. Now tell me how you are planning to get inside the inner circle of Naraku?"
"That's the easy part. I will get in through you and Inuyasha. No one will know what hit them. I want Naraku to go down. Probably just as much as you do." Kagome's smirk turned evil, 'probably even more'.
Looking at her like she had an alterial motive he asked, "So when do you plan on putting your moves to the test?"
"Tomorrow. I will start tomorrow. I just hope, Kouga, that you can keep your smile on and your act together. Besides, I have some plans of my own that need to be worked out." Kagome flashed him her brightest smile. 'Tomorrow Kagura, will be the start of your hell and the first day of my reign.'
Kouga knew it was time to go. A markswoman in archery was dangerous enough, but he had a feeling that Kagome was about to flip the whole world upside down. He had to be ready.
Kagome was only too happy to show them out. She needed to start plotting her revenge on Kagura and Naraku's demise over her solitary lunch.
Kagome went into the dojo and trained. It was a month since she had last trained. Her muscles were tight, but she slowly got them to relax. She momentarily forgot about the past month and looked forward to her plans against Naraku and Kagura.
With a fluid motion, she pictured slicing Kagura's body in half over and over and over again. Once she was finished, she pretended it was Naraku that she was slicing. Her movements looked like a sleek, smooth panther on the prowl. It was well into the evening when she finally came out of the dojo. Her face was flushed, and her body exhausted. She jumped into the shower and locked up for the night.
She opened the door to her study and grabbed a book off the shelf. She laughed when she saw the book. "Carrie" by Stephen King. "I can picture poor Kagura in young Carrie's position when I'm done. Of course minus the psycho powers Carrie had, and Carrie didn't have me as a worst enemy." She said aloud sitting down in her chair.
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Kagome awoke a little before her alarm. She was ready to start her plans. With her burns almost healed, she would be forced to wear her uniform again.
As forethought for what could happen today, Kagome packed some street clothes. 'Poor Kouga. I'm sorry, but you're in my way. You are the perfect go between.'
With her uniform on, her street clothes packed, and a pot of coffee under her belt; she grabbed the walkie-talkie.
"Miroku? Shippo? Anyone awake?"
"Just me Kag," Meg's voice rang into the receiver.
"I'm going to school today and wanted to know if the guys were interested in a ride."
"No one's awake. So come over here and wake up Miroku yourself. I have to get going to work. I'll leave the door unlocked. See ya Kag, oh and glad to have you back."
"Thanks Meg." She smirked at the device. 'If you only knew what I'm up to Meg. If you only knew.'
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AN: I know I'm evil! But the next chapter is going to be good! I promise! The evil plans that Kagome are thinking up will make this all worth it! Hope you have enjoyed the eye before the storm! Get ready to have the poor characters of IY have their world shaken, not stirred LOL! NEXT POSTING WILL BE FRIDAY......unless you can convince me otherwise...*I can't believe I just said that*
Beta-reader's note: Carrie was my suggestion *smirk* otherwise I didn't have a thing to do with it.
Of course...she has nothing to do with my plots even my beta reader is not as evil as I am...So I decided to post before Friday since you asked me so nicely Ashley and ringhearty. Yes I let my beta reader of of the closet, but I beat her with my foam mallets to get this chapter done. She was only semi-concious when she edited this so if there are any errors blame her! ^_~
sakura-kero227 - twisted? you should wait and see *evil grin*
Me - If you only knew how evil I truly was...so thanks! ^_^
Neko-Goth - Thank you so much, I'm neurotic, once I start something, I must finish it, so this story will end up being complete! molly - torture is a bad thing?
Stardust423 - *cough* Miroku? LMAO! That's a new suggestion...I wasn't planning on it, but now you got my warped mind thinking...Fyyrrose no baka, stick to the plot, but it could possible be arranged, and idle death threats are cute! Actually I love them, so pick a spokesperson/voice and send it my way! I'm up for a challenge!
EEevee - You will never freak me out! I'm assuming it's from the several blows to the head that leaves you in this condition. I just hope you're up to edit another chapter....
Chapter 8 - New Hope
Kagome sat on her bed, her chin resting on her knees. She sat like that for hours at a time. A month has passed since Kanna's death, and a week since she last took a shower. She didn't care. Even Miroku stopped coming by.
She just wanted to be left alone. Miroku asked her if she wanted to go to a rave, but she declined. She stopped going to school, she shut herself from all humanity. She did that too when her family died. She knew she just needed time.
She was brought out of her daze by a sound she knew, but couldn't put her finger on. It was the phone. She stared at it, but left it unanswered. She kept staring into nothingness. She saw a white light filter into her room. She looked at it.
For all she knew she was dreaming, but she didn't care. She was almost jumped off her bed when she saw her family standing at the end of her bed.
"Mom? Souta? Dad? Grandpa?" Kagome's voice choked at the onset of her tears.
"Aijou, why are you still like this?" Kagome's mother sat on the bed beside her.
'No this can't be, they are dead, but they feel so real!' She couldn't find her voice, all she could do was cry.
"Look at me dear," Kagome's head looked at her mom. "You mustn't keep going on like this. You have so much to live for, and too much to do with this world. We all love you, and it breaks our hearts every time you are sad or in pain. Now Kagome, you have a bright future ahead of you. This slump you are in is not good."
"I know Mom, but it's so hard. One day you were here and the next you were gone. I'm so alone. I don't know what to do anymore. I want to be with you. I love you guys so much."
Kagome's dad sat on the bed next to her. Stroking her hair he told her, "We love you too pumpkin. Dying is not something that we plan for. It just happens. But it's time we go, hun. Remember we love you."
Kagome got up off the bed and hugged her family for the last time. Souta stayed behind a second longer than the rest of her family. "Kagome you stink. You need a shower. Besides you will have a few guests in about an hour. Here's a hint Kagome, Kouga is not what you think. He'll be waiting outside. Mom doesn't approve of you going to bars, but I think it's cool. Oh ask for a new I.D. it should come in handy. I know this doesn't make sense, but it will in time. Be ready Kagome, be strong, and kick that bitch Kagura's ass. Oh and Kanna says to bring down Naraku. She's a cute spit fire, nothing like the timid little girl you knew. You'd like her." He baby brother smiled and vanished.
Kagome stood there, tears streaming down her face. She felt alone again, but not to the point of despair. 'I will move on. I will be strong. What the hell does my life have to do with Kouga? Is he the person Kanna was talking about?' Thoughts ran through her mind as she went to take a much needed shower. Her burns were almost gone, and the hot water felt good against her body.
She had dressed and was making some rice when a knock came at the door. 'Who can that be? It's only 1:30 in the afternoon?' She went to answer the door. A man in plain clothes stood looking a little nervous. "Are you Kagome?"
She nodded.
"My name is Detective Jaken, and I'd like to ask you a few questions, do you mind if I come inside?"
Kagome opened the door and let him in. For some reason she couldn't shake the idea of what her brother said out of her head. She lead him into the kitchen. "Would you like something to drink? Tea? Coffee? Juice?"
He shook his head, "No thank you. I came to ask you a few concerning Miroku."
Kagome's face went white. "What did he do? Is he okay? What happened?"
Detective Jaken reassured her that he was alive and well, "I just have a few questions regarding his connection to Naraku."
"So why are you asking me? I have no connection to Naraku. I think you better tell me exactly what's going on Officer, otherwise I'll have to ask you to leave." Kagome's tone became dark and cautious.
"I'll be the one asking questions here Miss. Now tell me what you know."
Kagome was confused and outraged. 'What did I do to deserve this kind of treatment?' She was looking at the officer when her brother's voice rang in her head. Kouga. She closed her eyes.
She felt another presence. She opened her eyes and looked at the Officer. "Sir I will no longer be talking to you. I know that Kouga's out there listening. He will be the only one that I will talk to." He looked confused. 'Gods I hope that I didn't make a fool out of myself. I could swear my brother was right. If he made this out of a joke, I swear that when I die I'm gonna kill him myself.'
A knock came to the door. She didn't excuse herself as she opened the door. There stood Kouga. Kagome had a slight smirk on her face. "I was wondering how long it would take you to come and pay me a visit." The only thing different, besides the school uniform was the badge.
"How did you know Kagome? No one knows, not even the principal." He followed her into the kitchen.
"I'll tell you my story if I hear yours."
Solemnly he nodded. "I started on the narcotics force when my brother was killed from a drug overdose. He was an undercover cop like me. One night, Naraku was expected to receive a shipment of this new drug called "X-17". Naraku suspected my brother, Ginta, to be an undercover cop. So Naraku made him try out the drug. Little did anyone, except for Naraku, know that the drug had to be diluted otherwise it's deadly. My brother died a very painful death. Ever since that day, I started working on this case so I can bring Naraku down. Now Kagome, I've been on this case for four years. You've been here only months, and you've seemed to have established yourself amongst Naraku's crew. I know you paid off Miroku's debt. Why? He's nothing but a no good drug dealer like Naraku!"
Kagome's seethed. She fly up out of her chair and grabbed him by his neck. "You ever call Miroku a drug dealer again, I'll show you a world of pain, and no one will save you." She didn't even register that Officer Jaken has pulled out his gun.
"Calm down Kagome." Kouga said trying to breathe.
Kagome released her grip. "Sorry Kouga. I guess I'm a little over protective of him. He's like a brother to me. I think you'd do the same thing. I'm sorry." She sat down again not taking notice of the gun or the confused look she was getting.
"That's not why I'm here. I didn't come to insult your friend. I was wondering if you would help me bring down Naraku?"
Kagome sat stunned. She wanted nothing than to bring down the son of a bitch that stole Kanna's life from her. "I'll help you under one condition." Her brother's words were coming back to her.
"What's the condition?" His eyes slightly glazed over, waiting for the million possibilities run through his head. Her condition blew him out of the water.
"I want a legal fake I.D. One that you guys have. I have one from Japan, but I want one that says that I'm a legal citizen over the age of 18."
"That's all you want is to be able to get into bars sooner?" Officer Jaken scoffed and he leaned back in the chair.
"You have no idea the possibilities. Yes I need them to get into clubs, but not for the reasons you think." Kagome got up and walked grabbed her purse. She threw down a handful of fake IDs that she never used anymore, knowing that Kouga and Jaken could take confiscate them. They all had the same name "Miko Hanyou."
Kouga stared at her. Officer Jaken picked up one and almost fainted. "You mean to tell me that you are Miko?"
"You've heard of me?"
"She's only the best singer in the clubs! She's won so many competitions, everyone's heard of her." Kouga quickly put on his usual mask. "I think it can be arranged. Now tell me how you are planning to get inside the inner circle of Naraku?"
"That's the easy part. I will get in through you and Inuyasha. No one will know what hit them. I want Naraku to go down. Probably just as much as you do." Kagome's smirk turned evil, 'probably even more'.
Looking at her like she had an alterial motive he asked, "So when do you plan on putting your moves to the test?"
"Tomorrow. I will start tomorrow. I just hope, Kouga, that you can keep your smile on and your act together. Besides, I have some plans of my own that need to be worked out." Kagome flashed him her brightest smile. 'Tomorrow Kagura, will be the start of your hell and the first day of my reign.'
Kouga knew it was time to go. A markswoman in archery was dangerous enough, but he had a feeling that Kagome was about to flip the whole world upside down. He had to be ready.
Kagome was only too happy to show them out. She needed to start plotting her revenge on Kagura and Naraku's demise over her solitary lunch.
Kagome went into the dojo and trained. It was a month since she had last trained. Her muscles were tight, but she slowly got them to relax. She momentarily forgot about the past month and looked forward to her plans against Naraku and Kagura.
With a fluid motion, she pictured slicing Kagura's body in half over and over and over again. Once she was finished, she pretended it was Naraku that she was slicing. Her movements looked like a sleek, smooth panther on the prowl. It was well into the evening when she finally came out of the dojo. Her face was flushed, and her body exhausted. She jumped into the shower and locked up for the night.
She opened the door to her study and grabbed a book off the shelf. She laughed when she saw the book. "Carrie" by Stephen King. "I can picture poor Kagura in young Carrie's position when I'm done. Of course minus the psycho powers Carrie had, and Carrie didn't have me as a worst enemy." She said aloud sitting down in her chair.
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Kagome awoke a little before her alarm. She was ready to start her plans. With her burns almost healed, she would be forced to wear her uniform again.
As forethought for what could happen today, Kagome packed some street clothes. 'Poor Kouga. I'm sorry, but you're in my way. You are the perfect go between.'
With her uniform on, her street clothes packed, and a pot of coffee under her belt; she grabbed the walkie-talkie.
"Miroku? Shippo? Anyone awake?"
"Just me Kag," Meg's voice rang into the receiver.
"I'm going to school today and wanted to know if the guys were interested in a ride."
"No one's awake. So come over here and wake up Miroku yourself. I have to get going to work. I'll leave the door unlocked. See ya Kag, oh and glad to have you back."
"Thanks Meg." She smirked at the device. 'If you only knew what I'm up to Meg. If you only knew.'
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AN: I know I'm evil! But the next chapter is going to be good! I promise! The evil plans that Kagome are thinking up will make this all worth it! Hope you have enjoyed the eye before the storm! Get ready to have the poor characters of IY have their world shaken, not stirred LOL! NEXT POSTING WILL BE FRIDAY......unless you can convince me otherwise...*I can't believe I just said that*
Beta-reader's note: Carrie was my suggestion *smirk* otherwise I didn't have a thing to do with it.
Of course...she has nothing to do with my plots even my beta reader is not as evil as I am...So I decided to post before Friday since you asked me so nicely Ashley and ringhearty. Yes I let my beta reader of of the closet, but I beat her with my foam mallets to get this chapter done. She was only semi-concious when she edited this so if there are any errors blame her! ^_~
sakura-kero227 - twisted? you should wait and see *evil grin*
Me - If you only knew how evil I truly was...so thanks! ^_^
Neko-Goth - Thank you so much, I'm neurotic, once I start something, I must finish it, so this story will end up being complete! molly - torture is a bad thing?
Stardust423 - *cough* Miroku? LMAO! That's a new suggestion...I wasn't planning on it, but now you got my warped mind thinking...Fyyrrose no baka, stick to the plot, but it could possible be arranged, and idle death threats are cute! Actually I love them, so pick a spokesperson/voice and send it my way! I'm up for a challenge!
EEevee - You will never freak me out! I'm assuming it's from the several blows to the head that leaves you in this condition. I just hope you're up to edit another chapter....