Demon Zoo
By Fantasy Cat
Disc: No no a own own
Chapter Eleven
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At Tokyo Community College, everyone was isolated in a world of learning to know what was going on in the outside world. Kagome and Sango had just finished three classes and had two more to go. It was hard work to study demonology. Coincidentally the girls became friends when they learned they were both studying demonology and worked at the demon zoo.
"I feel sorry for Inuyasha," said Sango as the girls sat in a hallway waiting for their next class. "Having to hide in your tiny little house."
"Well, I'm sure he can get along by himself. I'm just lucky he know how to use a toilet. It's Rin I'm worried about."
"Rin? Who's Rin? Asked Sango. 'Uh-oh.' Kagome hadn't told her or Miroku at all about Rin or Sesshomaru for that matter. Luckily, Sango's curious thoughts were interrupted when her cell phone rang. Kagome sighed as Sango answered it. "Hello? Miroku, what are you doing calling me at school…" Sango's eyes completely widened. "Oh…my God, you are not joking me."
"What is it?" asked Kagome. Sango turned to Kagome. "Sesshomaru escaped from the zoo."
"Sess-shomaru?!"
"Yea, Miroku said Sess almost killed Naraku." Kagome quickly gathered her bag. "Sango, I have to go home!"
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"INUYASHA? RIN?" Kagome yelled immediately after she walked into her house.
"Calm down, Kagome," said Inuyasha from the couch. "Where's Rin?" asked Kagome. "She's taking a nap in her room…so I guess you heard about Sesshomaru to be so shaky."
"Yes, I did," said Kagome. She went over to the couch her eye caught a news report on the television.
"…first to escape since a hanyou disappeared months ago during closing hours."
"Yeah! That's me!" cheered Inuyasha. "Be quiet," said Kagome.
"…has been reported to be extremely dangerous. All roads in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area as well as all parks are being blocked. Every member of the police force and animal control is on guard. This is a very dangerous demon. Any witnesses should stay away from the demon and find secure shelter. Contact the Shikon Zoo, animal control, or 911 immediately. This report comes from the Shikon Zoo. This is an extremely dangerous demon and may take on a human like form. Repeat, avoid contact at all costs…"
Kagome looked over at Inuyasha. "Inuyasha, I think Naraku found out about Rin. He's been treating Sesshomaru horribly for a while. Maybe Sesshomaru didn't have a choice. He had to escape."
"Good grief. Well, the last thing he better do is to show up here. Otherwise we're all gonna be screwed."
DING DONG! Kagome gasped at the sound of the doorbell. "Oh no," she gasped. Inuyasha got up and drew out his claws. "No, Inuyasha, you should hide. You don't know what your brother is capable of."
"You mean besides ripping off our heads?" asked Inuyasha. "Just stay behind the couch ok? I'll get it." Kagome took a gulp and slowly put her hand on the doorknob she pulled the door open…
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"Ma'am, you may have heard about the demon that escaped from the zoo. I am here to inform those who haven't to repent their sins now before the demon comes to destroy us."
"WHAT?!" said Kagome. "Take heed, young lady," said the stranger. "This demon has been released to destroy the innocent but we can save by the power of the Almi-…" Kagome slammed the door on the man before he could finish.
"That's the second crazy person to come here today," said Inuyasha. "The last one shrieked like a girl and ran away the moment he saw my ears."
Kagome sighed and picked up her bag. She looked at the clock. "Well, I can still make it to my last class. But now with the police blocking all the streets, I'm gonna have a hell of a time getting there." She grabbed her jacket and just when she was turning for the front door, there was a light knock. Kagome sighed in frustration and dropped her head. Then she put on her jacket and opened the door.
"Look, we've already had two people come preaching about the end so don't-"
There was absolute silence, as Kagome took a few steps back. From behind the couch Inuyasha peeked up to looked at the tall being of white made his way into the living room. Kagome went around Sesshomaru to quickly close and lock the door. She then went over and closed the curtains. Turning around, she could see Sesshomaru's bare back marking the scars of his pain and torture.
"So it's true," said Inuyasha. "Naraku really is beating the shit out of you."
"And why do you care?" asked Sesshomaru. "Besides, my suffering is my own and is none of yours or your bitch's concern."
"I TOLD YOU NOT TO CALL HER THAT!" screamed Inuyasha. "What? What did he say?" asked Kagome. "Uh…he said you were too smart."
"And you told him not to call me smart?" asked Kagome. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha sensed something in the air that would surprise them both. "Holy shit, she's awake!" said Inuyasha.
"Kagome?" Rin's harsh voice could be heard from the hallway. "What's all the noise?" She walked into the living room holding a half-empty water glass. "Who's here…"
Everyone in the room suddenly held their breath. From the moment that Sesshomaru came through the door, the one thing Kagome feared the most was Rin's response…and now the time had come.
Sesshomaru stared at her without a bit of emotion. He only took one step forward, but that was enough. That was enough. Rin's water glass crashed to the floor and the girl disappeared back into the hallway and back into her bedroom struggling to breathe from the fear of it all.
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Kagome busily cleaned up the broken glass on the floor. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru sat at the kitchen table glaring at each other. "Well," said Inuyasha breaking the silence. "You really done it this time."
"Inuyasha," said Kagome. "If Sesshomaru really wants to see Rin, let me go talk to her. She won't have to say anything but I don't want Sesshomaru to do something to upset her any further. I'm sure we can work this out." Kagome finished cleaning and went down the hallway to check on Rin.
"What did she say?" asked Sesshomaru.
"She said you're a bastard and an idiot," said Inuyasha. "I know that's not what she said," said Sesshomaru.
"What? You're actually understanding human talk?"
"Just some," said Sesshomaru. "If I grasp enough of it, I maybe able to speak to this Rin myself."
"Forget about it, Sesshomaru. We all saw her face. She's really pissed at you and you're gonna have to suck it up to her a lot if you want to make it up to her." Sesshomaru growled at Inuyasha for lying again. Even he could smell the difference between fear and pain and anger. However he had to admit that Inuyasha was right about the latter comment.
Kagome came in looking distress. "Inuyasha, I had to unlock Rin's door with a card and I found her window open." Sesshomaru looked at Kagome knowing that whatever she was saying it was not good at all.
"Rin ran away."
A big huge welcome to my new reader anhimals. Well, the big moment came and went but it's far from over.