Hello again all! Well ummmm it seems time has slipped past me again...and I forgot to update. *sweatdrop* Sorry all, it been kinda hectic recently but now I'm back!!! Anyway for all those who were confused the part at the end of the last chapter is a view of what would have happened if Keiko was a NICE girl. Anyway the normal disclaimer..and lets continue!

Unseen Riches

Chapter 21: Out of Control

Kagome watched as Yash jumped at her, his deadly claws were extended. The red color that filled his eyes scared her beyond belief, but she didn't budge. She knew Omi was laying defenseless behind her. The world seemed to start moving in slow motion as she felt the first sting as his razor sharp claws slashed across her arms that she had brought up to cover her face. The force of his momentum pushed them both to the floor and Kagome rolled on top of Yash, trying to pin the stronger man under her.

Yash kneed her in the stomach, sending Kagome flying over his head and into the wall. She slid to the ground with thump and groaned. Every part of her body ached, she could barely open her eyes, but when she did she saw Yash stalking toward the prone form of Omi. Shippo who was checking the boy jumped up and blocked the path, protecting his friend.

NO.

Kagome's body seemed to be filled with lead as she tried to stand. The walls spun and faces blurred but she stumbled toward the boys. I have to stop this, before anyone else gets hurt.

"Yash..." She tried to call but her voice was barely more than a whisper. Shippo and Yash seemed to be miles away as she struggled forward. Pain shot up her legs and sides with every step but she continued on, her mind centered only on the silver hair boy. I don't care what he turns into, or who he becomes, I just want to be with him. Suddenly Kagome was there, she wrapped her arms around the dog boy from behind with a sigh.

"Please Yash...Stop this." She whispered into the back of his mesh shirt, not even sure if he heard her. "I don't want to see you like this." Yash stiffened when he first felt the arms encircle him, now he was softly growling but he didn't try to pull away. Slowly the fog that had engulfed his mind started to disappear. He blinked, as if for the first time, and his eyes landed on Shippo. The boy was standing in front of him, tears standing out in his eyes, as well as fear. The second thing Yash noticed was frail arms were encircling his waist and the back of his shirt was wet.

"Kagome?" To him his voice sounded fearful, as if he was afraid to find out what he had done. Suddenly the arms around him slacked and Yash turned quickly to catch the unconscious girl before she fell to the floor. The arms of her shirt were torn beyond recognition and she was covered in blood, from the smell it was hers. Panic filled the silver haired boy and he franticly looked around for help. Everyone watching took a step back, afraid he would attack again. He growled but the noise fell silent as he spotted Keiko standing in the crowd. Her face was pale and she was staring at him with fearful eyes, Yash felt his heart contract before a groan from Kagome brought his mind back to the problem at hand. With a snarl, at himself as well the people standing around doing nothing he gently settled Kagome in his arms before sprinting down the hallway toward the hospital wing.

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3 hours later Yash sat in a chair next to the bed where Kagome lay. Her cheeks were as white as the sheets she lay in due to blood loss. She had also not awoken yet. Seeing her like this made his heart clench. This is my fault! His mind spun with the knowledge that he had put her in this condition. Growling in frustration he pounded his fists on his legs, biting hard into his bottom lip till it bled. He was trying to fight the pain welling up inside him his own way. So engrossed in his depression he didn't hear the door slowly creak open behind him.

"Get away from her." Yash's head jerked up as he stared at the form standing in the doorway. He cringed when he realized the one giving him the glare of death was Kagome's mother.

"Get away from my daughter." The voice was pitched low and menacing; Yash felt the hair on the back of his neck standing on end.

"I can explain.."

"Get the fuck away from my daughter you monster!" The sentence was practically screeched as veins popped out all over the older woman's face. Yash glanced quickly at the prone girl, relieved that she had not woken up. Slowly he got up and moved away from the bed. His heart ached as he stood facing off with the woman.

"Listen carefully you little animal, go far, far away. Because if I find you ever came near my daughter or try to talk to her again, you will be sorry." Ever word was slow and controlled, and they one by one pierced through Yash's heart till it felt like it would fall to pieces. He drooped his head in defeat, ears laid back against his skull. He slowly walked past the standing woman and paused, "Please, at least tell her I'm sorry." And he walked away, never looking back.

Kagome's mom waiting until she knew he was far enough away and then smirked evilly. She walked to the bed where her daughter laid and slowly caressed her face with her long red nails. "Stupid girl, your protector is gone, what will you do now?" She cackled evilly as Kagome's face screwed up as if she was having a bad dream.

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"Kagome...."

Kagome whirled around. She stood on a flat plane, surrounded by darkness. Looking left and right only showed more darkness. She started running, not sure where to go. Finding nothing had changed she started to panic. "Shippo! Uncle! Omi! Anyone can you hear me!!!"

The call echoed around her, getting fainter and fainter till all was quiet again. Unsure she started to run again. It felt like an eternity had passed before she fell to her knees exhausted. She lay there panting, hearing only herself.

"Kagome...." She spun her eyes wide.

"Yash?" The name she cried echoed around her as a hazing form appeared before her. It became clearer and clearer until the boy stood in front of her. She smiled and jump up and ran into his arms, her hands had just touched him when she tripped and fell through him to the cold floor. She looked up at him, confused as to why she had fallen right through him.

"Kagome, we can't be together anymore." He stated the words so easily Kagome could only gawk at him. Unknown to her the floor started to crack beneath her.

"Why..why can't we be together Yash?" Tears were streaming down her face but she ignored them. In response he only shook his head and started to walk away. She scrambled to her feet and started running after him, the glass cracked worse beneath her.

"Yash! Please wait!" She tripped and slid across the floor. She groaned in pain and looked up as a shadow fell across her. Yash knelt before her; she smiled up as him and reached to take his hand.

"I don't love you anymore." Her hand froze an inch from his as her eyes grew wide. In her mind she was screaming but her body was frozen. "Goodbye." Suddenly the glass beneath her broke and she fell, glass shards piercing her body. As she fell she watched the boy above her who slowly got up and walked away from the hazardous edge.

"YASH!!!!" Her scream echoed over and over and she shut her eyes and covered her ears trying to block it out and waited to die.

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"Kagome?" Kagome groaned, thinking the dream had started over again. She rolled on her side, sending sharp pain shooting up her sides. She winced and stopped moving. A small hand fell on her shoulder and she peeked over to see Shippo above her staring down, worry evident in his eyes.

"Where's Yash?" She startled herself with the question that slipped out. She had not meant to ask about the boy but deep down she knew that was all she cared about.

"Kagome..." Shippo stopped and looked away, his hands were clenched.

"What is it?" Thin tendrils of fear laced through her heart, what if he had been killed, or what if he killed someone and was sent to jail or worse?

"He's gone." Shippo's voice was soft, but the effect still hit Kagome like a running train. "Yash has left the school."

Her head was spinning but Kagome tried to stay calm. "Did.did he leave a message or anything for me before he left?"

"No."

"But he's coming back right?"

"No."

"I see." Kagome felt like the room had turned to ice. She began to cry softly and Shippo tried to comfort her but she ignored him. All she wanted to do was be alone with her misery.

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(2 months later)

Kagome swiveled around in the chair, stretching out the kinks and cramps that had overcome her shoulders and back while she was working. A quick glance at the clock confirmed that she had been working for 4 hours straight. She rubbed her eyes, tiredly wondering if at this rate she would need glasses soon. Her head was starting to hurt and she wanted to sleep, but the deliver of new programs was supposed to arrive shortly.

She smiled sadly at the screen, she had just finished the new security system but she didn't have anyone to check it. Suddenly a series of bells rang overhead, signaling that someone was at the outside door. She jumped up and ran on stiff legs to the door and swung open the door.

"What the?" A pair of arms swung her up into a big hug. She struggled until she caught a whiff of cinnamon cologne. "Uncle!" She cried happily, embracing the older man now that she could see his face. He smiled down at her and kissed her on the forehead.

"What are you doing here?" She said while laughing as he swung her around.

"I thought I would special deliver my new product myself." Only then did she notice the boxes sitting on the ground behind him. As he set her down on the ground she grabbed some of the boxes and hauled them inside, her uncle following close behind.

Back in the computer room they set down the boxes and the elderly man shuffled over to the running computer Kagome had left on.

"Is this the new security system?" He turned to see her blush and raised an elegant eyebrow.

"Yes."

"You know many customers liked the cute squirrel character, why'd you change it?" He smirked as her blush deepened and she turned away.

"I thought this would be more traditional looking..I mean, you know.." She was failing fast.

"I understand me darling!" He said as he clapped her on the back. "It's a very cute dog, and very proper for security. I especially like the cute little ears."

"Thanks Uncle."

"Well now let's get back to work? What do you say, so this old timer can get back home?" Kagome chuckled and elbowed him in the side.

"You're not that old."

4 hours later the programs were set and Kagome's Uncle had left, saying something about something he had to do. Kagome sighed and trudged her way back up to her room, she was exhausted. Inside her room she stopped and stared at the bed. She wanted to sleep, but knew the act would bring on bad memories and nightmares. Sighing deeply she opened the drawer next to the bed and removed a white bottle. She popped the cap and downed 2 pills. Setting the bottle down she flopped on the bed and soon fell into a blissful sleep, one devoid of dreams.

Kagome awoke abruptly. She glanced around wearily, unsure what had woken her up. Her eyes stopped on the door, it was open a crack and light from the hall was filtering through. Her heart froze in fear, slowly, she sat up, listening for any sound and reached for the tennis racket next to her bed. Suddenly the door swung open and Kagome dropped the racket with a gasp.

"What are you doing here!?"

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Gomen all that this took so long!!!! I've been really busy..and also really lazy! But anyway. (trying to change the subject) who do you think is at the door????? I'll name all the people that get it right!!!! So send a review with who you think it is. Also this is probably the 2nd to last chapter (that makes next one the last one) and there will also be an epilogue. So please stick with me till the end!!