You Want Me To WHAT?
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Disclaimer: Why do I have to put one of these on the top of every chapter? Generally people read the chapters in order, so technically the one I put up on the first chapter should apply to all of the chapters right? Right.
But just in case: I don't own Inuyasha ^_^
lostdreams: WHOO HOO! I'm on fire! Here's chapter 10! Exciting huh? AND I DIDN'T LEAVE AN EVIL CLIFFIE! YEA! Okay all, here's Chapter 10: Problem Solved! He he he!
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Inuyasha paced back and forth outside the Emergency room. Miroku and Sango sat in the hard plastic chairs against the wall. Inuyasha had told them to go back home, but they had insisted on staying for moral support. They had been there for over and hour and they had yet to learn anything about Kagome's condition. Inuyasha was at his wits end, about to jump down the throat of the next person to approach him if they didn't have news on Kagome. Finally, after what seemed like ages, an elderly doctor approached the trio.
"Are you the friends of Miss Higurashi?" the doctor asked, regarding them all, but especially Inuyasha carefully. His face furrowed into a frown much to the surprise of the others. Inuyasha didn't seem to notice.
"Yes. Yes we are. Is she going to be alright?" he asked in a concerned rush. The doctor looked at him, a glare forming on his face.
"She was lucky..this time," he answered coldly.
"Can I see her?" Inuyasha asked hopefully, clearly not picking up on the doctor's tone. The doctor's eyes narrowed even further.
"Don't you think you've done enough?" he asked suddenly, anger evident in his voice. "I have been here many a year and this is not the first time this girl has been in this condition. But I assure you this will be the last. There is no way she can blame this one on falling down the stairs." Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha all looked at the doctor in utter confusion.
"What?" Inuyasha finally managed. "She's been hurt this badly before? The same way?" Inuyasha couldn't stop his blood from beginning to boil. The only part he really heard was this had been done to Kagome before. Sango and Miroku caught the other part. The part where the doctor was accusing Inuyasha of inflicting the wounds.
"Sir it wasn't Inuyasha if that's what you're thinking!" Miroku said quickly.
"That's right! It was this nasty man named Koga!" Sango added. Inuyasha finally caught up with the rest of the group.
"You think I did this?" he asked in pure amazement. The doctor only looked doubtfully at them.
"Are you telling me otherwise?" he asked, calming slightly.
"You dumbass! Why the hell would I follow her here if I'm the one who beat the shit out of her?" Inuyasha asked angrily. The doctor held his ground.
"It is a possibility. Especially if you know that she undoubtedly deny the abuse," the doctor said pensively. "Except this time it won't work. Boot prints are clearly recognizable on her midsection, as well as finger marks on her throat."
"Kagome is the most important thing in my life right now and if you think that I'm going to let you believe that I would ever hurt her in my entire life you have got another thing coming!" Inuyasha growled advancing on the doctor. Miroku jumped up in front of Inuyasha, keeping a distance between the doctor and Inuyasha.
"I'm sorry sir, it seems we have not thoroughly explained our presence here. I am Miroku Houshi, this is Sango Hiraikotsu and Inuyasha Kaiyou. We're merely friends of Kagome's, the one's who found her in that condition. It was a man named Koga who actually did the beating, but Inuyasha has taken care of him," Miroku explained calmly, while Sango kept Inuyasha in check. The doctor's eyes widened considerably at Inuyasha's last name.
"K-Kaiyou? Not related to Intashio Kaiyou?" the doctor asked feebly, beginning to realize his big mistake.
"Inuyasha is his youngest son."
"Shut up Miroku. No need to tell the whole world," Inuyasha grumbled irritably. He didn't like to be reminded of his family.
"I see, my most humblest apologies then Inuyasha," the doctor said humbly. "It is just I feel avid concern for many of my patients, especially ones in the situation that young Miss Higurashi is in."
"So I take it this is not the first time she's been in here in such a condition," Miroku said softly. Inuyasha and Sango both froze, giving their full attention to the doctor.
"Unfortunately no. Though it was far worse than this the time before last. Usually she's just in here for a sprained wrist or what not. At least that's how it started. She generally had horrific bruises and I immediately suspected abuse, though she denied it strongly, claiming she was clumsy. Then about a year ago, she was brought into the emergency room in quite a state. Broken arm, cracked ribs, multiple lacerations and bruises. I knew immediately she had been beaten, but she claimed she had been in a car wreck. There were no distinguishable marks to prove her wrong, so her answer was accepted. I hadn't seen her since, in fact I had become quite worried that whoever had been hurting her had finally gone to far," the doctor finished with a sigh. Sango and Miroku were silent. They had gotten the impression from Reiana that this wasn't a first time thing, but..they hadn't expected it to be quite so bad. They both looked nervously to Inuyasha. The hanyou kept a calm expression, but it was clear he was wound up about this information. He kept clenching and unclenching his hands. Inuyasha had half a mind to head back to the alley and kill Koga right then and there.
"Can I see her now?" he asked calmly, pushing all other thoughts from his mind.
"She's not awake yet, and it may be some time before she does. She didn't break anything, but her ribs are bruised pretty badly. She had some minor internal injuries, but nothing that can't fix itself. Basically she'll be sore for awhile, but I do want to keep her here for a few days. Just to be on the safe side of course."
"I only want to see her..please." Sango and Miroku couldn't believe their ears. Inuyasha had just said please. That must be some kind of record. The doctor seemed to realize it was a big deal as well, because he agreed.
"Yes, fine. It might be best if she hears the voice of someone she trusts. Help her wake up faster." The doctor of course had to make it sound like there was some medical purpose for Inuyasha to go and see Kagome. Leaving Sango and Miroku behind, the doctor lead Inuyasha down one corridor and up another. Opening door, Inuyasha was let into a very clean hospital room. The doctor stood at the door motioning for Inuyasha to go inside. Swallowing nervously, Inuyasha stepped inside the room and heard the door being closed softly behind him. Kagome's small frame drowned in the large hospital back making her look even more frail. There were some heavy bruises on her face, marring her perfect skin. A heart monitor beeped steadily, the only sign that Kagome was indeed alive. Approaching the bed slowly, Inuyasha gently reached for Kagome's hand. He stood there for a while, just like that, unable to tear his eyes away from the girl.
"I'm so sorry I wasn't there sooner.." he whispered softly, stroking her hand with his thumb. "This shouldn't of happened. You should have told me.." he finished. He wanted her to wake up, he wanted to know why she hadn't trusted him enough to tell him about Koga sooner. He understood now that Koga had been the one to give her the black eye. "I would have protected you Kagome..you know that. I promise I will never let anyone hurt you again. Never.."
"Inuyasha?" Kagome's voice was weak, but she turned her head and smiled at him. Inuyasha looked at her in surprise, but snapped out of it when he felt Kagome gently squeeze his hand. "I'm so sorry.." she said finally, a tear escaping down her cheek. Inuyasha's heart broke.
"What for? You didn't do anything," Inuyasha began, but Kagome shook her head violently.
"Yes I did. I kept this a secret from you and I shouldn't have done that. Rei told me I was stupid and she was right. I never should have doubted you, but I did and look what happened.." Kagome's tears were falling more freely now and she choked on a sob now and again. Very unsure of what to do, but knowing it wasn't good for Kagome to stress her system with tears. Leaning on the bed, he took the sobbing girl in his arms. Gently stroking her hair, he tried to soothe her.
"Kagome it wasn't your fault.." he said softly. "Rei told me what Koga did to you and I don't blame you for not telling me," he told her honestly, regretting his betrayed feelings from earlier. "You should have trusted me, but I can understand why it was difficult for you. Please Kagome don't cry." Slowly she calmed, nestling in his arms. Inuyasha felt his own mind calm. He hadn't realized how worried he had been, but now that Kagome was in his arms and now that she knew that she would be fine, he relaxed.
"What happened to Koga?" Kagome asked suddenly. All she could remember was up to the point where he had hit her down. Inuyasha looked a little sheepish.
"I beat the shit out of him," he said softly. " I would have finished him off, but we needed to get you here, and that was more important." Kagome blushed a little.
"I'm glad you didn't.." Kagome said softly. Inuyasha looked at her with a frown.
"Really?" he asked edgily.
"Yea. I wouldn't want you to get into trouble over something like Koga.." Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief.
"How often did he beat you?" Inuyasha asked suddenly. Kagome pulled back from him a little and looked away.
"Whenever I pissed him off or did something he didn't want me to do.." she said quietly.
"So what did you do that pissed him off so bad that he landed you in the emergency room?" Inuyasha pressed. Kagome looked up at him in shock.
"H-how did you know about that?" Kagome asked quietly, not daring to meet his gaze.
"The doctor mentioned as he was trying to apologize for blaming me for beating you." Kagome's jaw dropped
"Doctor Yosho thought you hurt me?" she squeaked.
"Yea, but it's no big deal..we've worked that out. So what did you do?" Inuyasha asked again.
"I ran away. Well, tried to run away," Kagome said softly. Inuyasha looked confused. Kagome sighed and continued. "I don't like my job Inuyasha," she said softly. Inuyasha blushed and nodded quickly. "I wanted out..a chance to live a normal life. When Koga found me I was sixteen and I just got sucked in from there.." she whispered.
"You can be free now Kagome. You don't ever have to go back if you don't want to. We'll take care of Koga." Inuyasha assured her. Kagome looked a little uneasy.
"What do you mean 'take care of'?" she asked queasily, praying he wasn't going to kill him. She didn't want Inuyasha to go to jail for murdering a worthless piece of flesh like Koga.
"Well Doctor Yosho said that there was no way you could deny abuse this time. There is too much proof." Inuyasha said tightly. Kagome winced. "Koga will get nailed with every kind of assault charge imaginable, not to mention attempted murder." Inuyasha had a triumphant look on his face. Kagome wanted to laugh at him, but held off due to the seriousness of the situation. Inuyasha let his smile drop and put on an analytical look.
"What?" Kagome asked, confused by his behavior change. Inuyasha hesitated before he spoke.
"I'm sorry Kagome, but I don't understand why you would keep this a secret from everyone. The doctor said it was obvious you were being abused." It was unfathomable to Inuyasha that someone like Kagome would allow someone to do such horrid things to her without telling someone. She seemed to be far to headstrong to stand down and let someone walk all over her like that.
"I don't know why Inuyasha," Kagome said finally after a long silence. "I guess I just felt like no one would believe me, and even if they did, who would really care? It wasn't like I was some important person. I'm a stripper for goodness sake..for all I know they would have said I was asking for it.." Kagome looked up at him, all of the pent up hurt very evident in her blue/gray eyes. Inuyasha couldn't keep looking at them.
"You should never of felt that way Kagome. There is always someone who cares. Always.." he said softly, referring to himself.
"I understand that now.." she answered just as softly.
"So will you tell them that Koga beat you? Because if you don't I will," he said cracking a small smile. Things were going to be okay. The rough part was over.
"Oh yea. I'll put his ass behind bars for as long as I can get," Kagome promised smiling back. "As long as you're there to give me strength." Inuyasha's heart swelled at her words.
"You're the strongest person I know Kagome, but I'll be there for you. I'll always be there for you." Inuyasha kissed her gently on the forehead to emphasize his point. Kagome smiled a genuine smile, and sighed audibly.
"I'm so tired," she said quietly, laying back down. Inuyasha nodded, silently hitting himself for keeping her up so long in her condition.
"You need to rest. The doctor said he's going to keep you here for a few days, just to be on the safe side," Inuyasha told her, brushing her bangs out of her eyes. He pulled back to leave, but Kagome shot out a hand and caught his wrist.
"Please stay," she whimpered softly. "I don't want to be alone Inuyasha," Kagome pleaded, begging him with her eyes. Inuyasha smiled gently took her hand from his wrist.
"You silly baka. I wasn't planning on leaving, but I don't want to stand all night either," Inuyasha told her with a grin. He walked over and grabbed a visitor chair and pulled it up next to Kagome's bed. "I'm going to stay right here until you wake up again, so get some sleep." Inuyasha kissed her forehead again. Kagome smiled, and her eyes drooped sleepily.
"Thank you for everything," she whispered, not opening her eyes.
"Feh..it was nothing," he mumbled.
"I love you Inuyasha.." Barely audible, those four little words broadsided Inuyasha. Standing up quickly he looked over Kagome, but the girl was already asleep. Had she realized what she said? Did she mean it? Inuyasha's heart raced in his chest. Not wanting to wake the girl, Inuyasha sat back down and tried to get comfortable. He would bug Kagome about when she woke up again, but for now let her rest. Sighing Inuyasha closed his eyes and soon fell into a light dreamless sleep.
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"Should we tell him it's time to go or leave him here?" Sango whispered, as Miroku and her peered in on the sleeping Kagome and Inuyasha.
"Let's leave him. I don't think he'd go now anyway and I cannot stand being here another minute.." Miroku whispered back, pulling out of the doorway. "We can come back in the morning and check on them again," he said logically. Sango withdrew and quietly drew the door closed.
"Sounds good. I'm completely beat," she said with a yawn. "Let's go," she said tiredly, linking her arm through Miroku's and laying her head on his shoulder. Miroku stood a little surprised by Sango's actions, but gingerly placed an arm around her, no lecherous thoughts in his mind at all. The couple said their good-byes to Dr. Yosho and headed back to the school.
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*The Next Morning*
Koga lay in his room, nursing the wounds he had sustained under Inuyasha.
"Fucking bastard dog turd! I'll get him and that stupid wench! They'll both pay.
*Knock, Knock*
Koga looked up in surprise. He wasn't expecting any visitors.
[Screw it..they can come find me later..] he thought tiredly. The pounding became more insistent.
"Koga Shimi! You are under arrest for the assault and attempted murder of Kagome Higurashi! Open this door!" The loud voice of the police officer echoed through Koga's small apartment. The wolf demon's blood ran cold.
"Aw fuck.." he muttered as the door came crashing down and 5 burly police officers stood ready for anything. Too hurt to fight and too out of it to care, Koga sat quietly as they read him his rights and carted him off to prison.
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lostdreams: How was that? Did everyone enjoy. It got a little mushy between Inuyasha and Kagome, but everyone survived right? LOL! Well don't any of you start thinking that this is the end! Inuyasha's family still has to have their say..he he he..Poor Inuyasha! Kagome's problems just got solved and his are just beginning..See you next chapter..Brother Dearest!
PS: Okay this is just and FYI: I probably won't be updating quite as fast for a while as my Harry Potter book just came in today and most of my free time will be devoted to reading! YEA! HARRY POTTER!
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Disclaimer: Why do I have to put one of these on the top of every chapter? Generally people read the chapters in order, so technically the one I put up on the first chapter should apply to all of the chapters right? Right.
But just in case: I don't own Inuyasha ^_^
lostdreams: WHOO HOO! I'm on fire! Here's chapter 10! Exciting huh? AND I DIDN'T LEAVE AN EVIL CLIFFIE! YEA! Okay all, here's Chapter 10: Problem Solved! He he he!
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Inuyasha paced back and forth outside the Emergency room. Miroku and Sango sat in the hard plastic chairs against the wall. Inuyasha had told them to go back home, but they had insisted on staying for moral support. They had been there for over and hour and they had yet to learn anything about Kagome's condition. Inuyasha was at his wits end, about to jump down the throat of the next person to approach him if they didn't have news on Kagome. Finally, after what seemed like ages, an elderly doctor approached the trio.
"Are you the friends of Miss Higurashi?" the doctor asked, regarding them all, but especially Inuyasha carefully. His face furrowed into a frown much to the surprise of the others. Inuyasha didn't seem to notice.
"Yes. Yes we are. Is she going to be alright?" he asked in a concerned rush. The doctor looked at him, a glare forming on his face.
"She was lucky..this time," he answered coldly.
"Can I see her?" Inuyasha asked hopefully, clearly not picking up on the doctor's tone. The doctor's eyes narrowed even further.
"Don't you think you've done enough?" he asked suddenly, anger evident in his voice. "I have been here many a year and this is not the first time this girl has been in this condition. But I assure you this will be the last. There is no way she can blame this one on falling down the stairs." Sango, Miroku and Inuyasha all looked at the doctor in utter confusion.
"What?" Inuyasha finally managed. "She's been hurt this badly before? The same way?" Inuyasha couldn't stop his blood from beginning to boil. The only part he really heard was this had been done to Kagome before. Sango and Miroku caught the other part. The part where the doctor was accusing Inuyasha of inflicting the wounds.
"Sir it wasn't Inuyasha if that's what you're thinking!" Miroku said quickly.
"That's right! It was this nasty man named Koga!" Sango added. Inuyasha finally caught up with the rest of the group.
"You think I did this?" he asked in pure amazement. The doctor only looked doubtfully at them.
"Are you telling me otherwise?" he asked, calming slightly.
"You dumbass! Why the hell would I follow her here if I'm the one who beat the shit out of her?" Inuyasha asked angrily. The doctor held his ground.
"It is a possibility. Especially if you know that she undoubtedly deny the abuse," the doctor said pensively. "Except this time it won't work. Boot prints are clearly recognizable on her midsection, as well as finger marks on her throat."
"Kagome is the most important thing in my life right now and if you think that I'm going to let you believe that I would ever hurt her in my entire life you have got another thing coming!" Inuyasha growled advancing on the doctor. Miroku jumped up in front of Inuyasha, keeping a distance between the doctor and Inuyasha.
"I'm sorry sir, it seems we have not thoroughly explained our presence here. I am Miroku Houshi, this is Sango Hiraikotsu and Inuyasha Kaiyou. We're merely friends of Kagome's, the one's who found her in that condition. It was a man named Koga who actually did the beating, but Inuyasha has taken care of him," Miroku explained calmly, while Sango kept Inuyasha in check. The doctor's eyes widened considerably at Inuyasha's last name.
"K-Kaiyou? Not related to Intashio Kaiyou?" the doctor asked feebly, beginning to realize his big mistake.
"Inuyasha is his youngest son."
"Shut up Miroku. No need to tell the whole world," Inuyasha grumbled irritably. He didn't like to be reminded of his family.
"I see, my most humblest apologies then Inuyasha," the doctor said humbly. "It is just I feel avid concern for many of my patients, especially ones in the situation that young Miss Higurashi is in."
"So I take it this is not the first time she's been in here in such a condition," Miroku said softly. Inuyasha and Sango both froze, giving their full attention to the doctor.
"Unfortunately no. Though it was far worse than this the time before last. Usually she's just in here for a sprained wrist or what not. At least that's how it started. She generally had horrific bruises and I immediately suspected abuse, though she denied it strongly, claiming she was clumsy. Then about a year ago, she was brought into the emergency room in quite a state. Broken arm, cracked ribs, multiple lacerations and bruises. I knew immediately she had been beaten, but she claimed she had been in a car wreck. There were no distinguishable marks to prove her wrong, so her answer was accepted. I hadn't seen her since, in fact I had become quite worried that whoever had been hurting her had finally gone to far," the doctor finished with a sigh. Sango and Miroku were silent. They had gotten the impression from Reiana that this wasn't a first time thing, but..they hadn't expected it to be quite so bad. They both looked nervously to Inuyasha. The hanyou kept a calm expression, but it was clear he was wound up about this information. He kept clenching and unclenching his hands. Inuyasha had half a mind to head back to the alley and kill Koga right then and there.
"Can I see her now?" he asked calmly, pushing all other thoughts from his mind.
"She's not awake yet, and it may be some time before she does. She didn't break anything, but her ribs are bruised pretty badly. She had some minor internal injuries, but nothing that can't fix itself. Basically she'll be sore for awhile, but I do want to keep her here for a few days. Just to be on the safe side of course."
"I only want to see her..please." Sango and Miroku couldn't believe their ears. Inuyasha had just said please. That must be some kind of record. The doctor seemed to realize it was a big deal as well, because he agreed.
"Yes, fine. It might be best if she hears the voice of someone she trusts. Help her wake up faster." The doctor of course had to make it sound like there was some medical purpose for Inuyasha to go and see Kagome. Leaving Sango and Miroku behind, the doctor lead Inuyasha down one corridor and up another. Opening door, Inuyasha was let into a very clean hospital room. The doctor stood at the door motioning for Inuyasha to go inside. Swallowing nervously, Inuyasha stepped inside the room and heard the door being closed softly behind him. Kagome's small frame drowned in the large hospital back making her look even more frail. There were some heavy bruises on her face, marring her perfect skin. A heart monitor beeped steadily, the only sign that Kagome was indeed alive. Approaching the bed slowly, Inuyasha gently reached for Kagome's hand. He stood there for a while, just like that, unable to tear his eyes away from the girl.
"I'm so sorry I wasn't there sooner.." he whispered softly, stroking her hand with his thumb. "This shouldn't of happened. You should have told me.." he finished. He wanted her to wake up, he wanted to know why she hadn't trusted him enough to tell him about Koga sooner. He understood now that Koga had been the one to give her the black eye. "I would have protected you Kagome..you know that. I promise I will never let anyone hurt you again. Never.."
"Inuyasha?" Kagome's voice was weak, but she turned her head and smiled at him. Inuyasha looked at her in surprise, but snapped out of it when he felt Kagome gently squeeze his hand. "I'm so sorry.." she said finally, a tear escaping down her cheek. Inuyasha's heart broke.
"What for? You didn't do anything," Inuyasha began, but Kagome shook her head violently.
"Yes I did. I kept this a secret from you and I shouldn't have done that. Rei told me I was stupid and she was right. I never should have doubted you, but I did and look what happened.." Kagome's tears were falling more freely now and she choked on a sob now and again. Very unsure of what to do, but knowing it wasn't good for Kagome to stress her system with tears. Leaning on the bed, he took the sobbing girl in his arms. Gently stroking her hair, he tried to soothe her.
"Kagome it wasn't your fault.." he said softly. "Rei told me what Koga did to you and I don't blame you for not telling me," he told her honestly, regretting his betrayed feelings from earlier. "You should have trusted me, but I can understand why it was difficult for you. Please Kagome don't cry." Slowly she calmed, nestling in his arms. Inuyasha felt his own mind calm. He hadn't realized how worried he had been, but now that Kagome was in his arms and now that she knew that she would be fine, he relaxed.
"What happened to Koga?" Kagome asked suddenly. All she could remember was up to the point where he had hit her down. Inuyasha looked a little sheepish.
"I beat the shit out of him," he said softly. " I would have finished him off, but we needed to get you here, and that was more important." Kagome blushed a little.
"I'm glad you didn't.." Kagome said softly. Inuyasha looked at her with a frown.
"Really?" he asked edgily.
"Yea. I wouldn't want you to get into trouble over something like Koga.." Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief.
"How often did he beat you?" Inuyasha asked suddenly. Kagome pulled back from him a little and looked away.
"Whenever I pissed him off or did something he didn't want me to do.." she said quietly.
"So what did you do that pissed him off so bad that he landed you in the emergency room?" Inuyasha pressed. Kagome looked up at him in shock.
"H-how did you know about that?" Kagome asked quietly, not daring to meet his gaze.
"The doctor mentioned as he was trying to apologize for blaming me for beating you." Kagome's jaw dropped
"Doctor Yosho thought you hurt me?" she squeaked.
"Yea, but it's no big deal..we've worked that out. So what did you do?" Inuyasha asked again.
"I ran away. Well, tried to run away," Kagome said softly. Inuyasha looked confused. Kagome sighed and continued. "I don't like my job Inuyasha," she said softly. Inuyasha blushed and nodded quickly. "I wanted out..a chance to live a normal life. When Koga found me I was sixteen and I just got sucked in from there.." she whispered.
"You can be free now Kagome. You don't ever have to go back if you don't want to. We'll take care of Koga." Inuyasha assured her. Kagome looked a little uneasy.
"What do you mean 'take care of'?" she asked queasily, praying he wasn't going to kill him. She didn't want Inuyasha to go to jail for murdering a worthless piece of flesh like Koga.
"Well Doctor Yosho said that there was no way you could deny abuse this time. There is too much proof." Inuyasha said tightly. Kagome winced. "Koga will get nailed with every kind of assault charge imaginable, not to mention attempted murder." Inuyasha had a triumphant look on his face. Kagome wanted to laugh at him, but held off due to the seriousness of the situation. Inuyasha let his smile drop and put on an analytical look.
"What?" Kagome asked, confused by his behavior change. Inuyasha hesitated before he spoke.
"I'm sorry Kagome, but I don't understand why you would keep this a secret from everyone. The doctor said it was obvious you were being abused." It was unfathomable to Inuyasha that someone like Kagome would allow someone to do such horrid things to her without telling someone. She seemed to be far to headstrong to stand down and let someone walk all over her like that.
"I don't know why Inuyasha," Kagome said finally after a long silence. "I guess I just felt like no one would believe me, and even if they did, who would really care? It wasn't like I was some important person. I'm a stripper for goodness sake..for all I know they would have said I was asking for it.." Kagome looked up at him, all of the pent up hurt very evident in her blue/gray eyes. Inuyasha couldn't keep looking at them.
"You should never of felt that way Kagome. There is always someone who cares. Always.." he said softly, referring to himself.
"I understand that now.." she answered just as softly.
"So will you tell them that Koga beat you? Because if you don't I will," he said cracking a small smile. Things were going to be okay. The rough part was over.
"Oh yea. I'll put his ass behind bars for as long as I can get," Kagome promised smiling back. "As long as you're there to give me strength." Inuyasha's heart swelled at her words.
"You're the strongest person I know Kagome, but I'll be there for you. I'll always be there for you." Inuyasha kissed her gently on the forehead to emphasize his point. Kagome smiled a genuine smile, and sighed audibly.
"I'm so tired," she said quietly, laying back down. Inuyasha nodded, silently hitting himself for keeping her up so long in her condition.
"You need to rest. The doctor said he's going to keep you here for a few days, just to be on the safe side," Inuyasha told her, brushing her bangs out of her eyes. He pulled back to leave, but Kagome shot out a hand and caught his wrist.
"Please stay," she whimpered softly. "I don't want to be alone Inuyasha," Kagome pleaded, begging him with her eyes. Inuyasha smiled gently took her hand from his wrist.
"You silly baka. I wasn't planning on leaving, but I don't want to stand all night either," Inuyasha told her with a grin. He walked over and grabbed a visitor chair and pulled it up next to Kagome's bed. "I'm going to stay right here until you wake up again, so get some sleep." Inuyasha kissed her forehead again. Kagome smiled, and her eyes drooped sleepily.
"Thank you for everything," she whispered, not opening her eyes.
"Feh..it was nothing," he mumbled.
"I love you Inuyasha.." Barely audible, those four little words broadsided Inuyasha. Standing up quickly he looked over Kagome, but the girl was already asleep. Had she realized what she said? Did she mean it? Inuyasha's heart raced in his chest. Not wanting to wake the girl, Inuyasha sat back down and tried to get comfortable. He would bug Kagome about when she woke up again, but for now let her rest. Sighing Inuyasha closed his eyes and soon fell into a light dreamless sleep.
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"Should we tell him it's time to go or leave him here?" Sango whispered, as Miroku and her peered in on the sleeping Kagome and Inuyasha.
"Let's leave him. I don't think he'd go now anyway and I cannot stand being here another minute.." Miroku whispered back, pulling out of the doorway. "We can come back in the morning and check on them again," he said logically. Sango withdrew and quietly drew the door closed.
"Sounds good. I'm completely beat," she said with a yawn. "Let's go," she said tiredly, linking her arm through Miroku's and laying her head on his shoulder. Miroku stood a little surprised by Sango's actions, but gingerly placed an arm around her, no lecherous thoughts in his mind at all. The couple said their good-byes to Dr. Yosho and headed back to the school.
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*The Next Morning*
Koga lay in his room, nursing the wounds he had sustained under Inuyasha.
"Fucking bastard dog turd! I'll get him and that stupid wench! They'll both pay.
*Knock, Knock*
Koga looked up in surprise. He wasn't expecting any visitors.
[Screw it..they can come find me later..] he thought tiredly. The pounding became more insistent.
"Koga Shimi! You are under arrest for the assault and attempted murder of Kagome Higurashi! Open this door!" The loud voice of the police officer echoed through Koga's small apartment. The wolf demon's blood ran cold.
"Aw fuck.." he muttered as the door came crashing down and 5 burly police officers stood ready for anything. Too hurt to fight and too out of it to care, Koga sat quietly as they read him his rights and carted him off to prison.
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lostdreams: How was that? Did everyone enjoy. It got a little mushy between Inuyasha and Kagome, but everyone survived right? LOL! Well don't any of you start thinking that this is the end! Inuyasha's family still has to have their say..he he he..Poor Inuyasha! Kagome's problems just got solved and his are just beginning..See you next chapter..Brother Dearest!
PS: Okay this is just and FYI: I probably won't be updating quite as fast for a while as my Harry Potter book just came in today and most of my free time will be devoted to reading! YEA! HARRY POTTER!