The 5th Son
A/N- Ok, in this chap, it may seem like I'm drawing toward and ending to this story…I'm NOT. But, if you pay close enough attention, I bet you'll be able to figure out what's going to happen next -
Chapter 14: Rejuvenating finds
"And that" Kagome spoke as she let her arms fall to her sides "That was for my Father!". Tears streaming down her face Kagome slumped to the floor, her shoulders shaking as she cried.
Inuyasha, only a few feet away pushed himself up, and slowly stood up, still a bit weak. Setting his sights on Kagome he took a few wobbly steps forward until he reached her.
Kneeling down beside her, he took her in his arms and hugged her "It's ok Kagome, it's over now" He whispered in her ear as he rocked her back and forth in his arms. Kagome let out another sob and shook her head looking up at him.
"It's not ok Inuyasha, he murdered my father!" she cried burying her tear soaked face in his Haori. "I guess, you never really had time to mourn, or even think about it too much before, did you?" Inuyasha said, more of a statement than a question.
"I hate to break this up, but… None of us are really in that great of shape and, wouldn't it be best to head back to the Western Lands now?" Ryohei questioned from the side. Looking to him Inuyasha nodded and helped Kagome to her feet.
Putting his hand on her shoulders Inuyasha looked at Kagome "Will you be alright?" he asked sincerely. Rubbing her red eyes a little Kagome nodded a little and began to walk.
As they walked toward the exit, which had been conveniently located by Miroku while Inuyasha had been fighting, Kagome looked around. There wasn't much she'd miss about this place, nothing at all…. Except… "Wait!" Kagome called out as they were about to go through the door.
"What?" Inuyasha asked turning back to her. "There are prisoners still!" Kagome said in a rushed voice, seeming to forget her sorrow as she started heading back. "Kagome wait!" Inuyasha said grabbing her wrist. "What?" Kagome asked as she tried to pull out of his grasp, she had to help them!
"What are you talking about, prisoners?" Inuyasha questioned. Sighing Kagome shook her head "Back when I was in the dungeon, I met others down there who were imprisoned, we have to help them!" Kagome insisted trying to pull out of his grasp again, but Inuyasha didn't budge.
Inuyasha shook his head "Kagome, we need to get back to the western lands, and relax, we're all hurt pretty bad. Especially you, god look at you Kagome!" Inuyasha strained his voice, a hint of worry in it.
Looking around at the others, then Inuyasha, then herself, Inuyasha was right. Ya, they were all pretty beat up looking, but compared to her, well they looked perfectly fine compared to her.
Gritting her teeth Kagome looked at Inuyasha with determined eyes "Inuyasha, those people down there did nothing to deserve to be imprisoned, we can wait a little while. Besides, if we don't help them, they might be stuck down there forever!" She insisted.
'There is just no way I'm going to win this argument is there?' Inuyasha sighed exasperatedly. "Ok Kagome, we will help them, but after wards we must go back to the western lands for medical treatment, got it?"
For what seemed like the first time in a long while Kagome smiled, and nodded as she led them down to the dungeon.
As she arrived at the dungeons Sasuke looked up with surprise in his eyes "Y-you escaped!?" He stuttered in utter shock. Kagome simply smiled "Yep, and now you'll all be free!" She said as she took the key from the wall and undid his chains while Inuyasha and the rest were helping the other prisoners.
Rubbing his wrists Sasuke hugged Kagome greatfully, but then pulled back "We must help our lord!". Kagome gave him an odd look "Your lord?". "Yes, the southern lord, we must help him!" Sasuke said urgently.
"Wait, what!" Kagome said in shock "you mean Oshima!?". Sasuke shook his head "no, I mean the real southern lord, Lord Matamishu!" Sasuke replied leading Kagome farther back in the dungeon.
"Matamishu?" Kagome inquired as she followed. "Yes, he is the correct lord of the south. Oshima, who was one of milord's trusted council betrayed us in the night. We've all been imprisoned down here since." Sasuke said as he stopped in front of a large steel door.
"This is where Oshima has kept him." Sasuke said gesturing towards the door. "Well lets get him out then." Kagome said as she approached the door and unlocked it. Opening the door Kagome peered in to see a man, no older than Inuyasha's father sitting in the corner. He had silvery hair, more so than Inuyasha's white hair that just appeared silver in the moonlight, emerald green eyes, and a leaf tattoo on his forehead.
"Lord Matamishu, we're free!" Sasuke said happily as the Youkai lord stood and exited the cell. Turning to Kagome he smiled "And I suppose I have you to thank for this?" He questioned as they walked back towards where Inuyasha and the rest were. Kagome nodded.
Looking up Inuyasha noticed a tall man walking up with Kagome . "By the looks of the leaf symbol on his fore head I'd say the true lord of the south" Sesshoumaru commented from Inuyasha's side. "Wha-? The true lord of the south? What do you mean!?" Inuyasha questioned.
All Lords have a symbol on their fore head representing the sector they rule over. I knew Oshima wasn't the true lord because he did not bare the Symbol of the south, or any other symbol for that matter." Sesshoumaru stated blandly.
"And you didn't tell me this earlier why!?" Inuyasha accused. "simple, because you didn't ask" Sesshoumaru responded walking away. "Feh" was Inuyasha's comment as Kagome and the Matamishu approached.
"Inuyasha, this is Lord Matamishu, the real lord of the southern lands." Kagome stated pointing to Matamishu. "Indeed" Matamishu bowed. "Thank you, for helping in the return of my home and land, I would be honored if you would except my hospitality and stay a night.".
"No can do" Inuyasha simply stated as he began to walk away. "But Inuyasha, we can get medical help here, and it's a heck of a lot closer than the Western lands at the moment!" Kagome called after him persistently.
"I don't care if it's clo-" Inuyasha was cut of as Miroku stepped forward "We would love to stay here for the night, thank you very much! - " Miroku said bowing deeply.
"It's settled then! We're spending the night here, and we'll leave in the morning." Kagome said as she and everybody walked off, exiting the dungeon. Inuyasha stood alone in the dungeon as they all walked off 'Why doesn't anyone ever listen to me!?' he though disdainfully as he also left the dungeon.
Sitting in a room Sesshoumaru, Keita, Ryuichi, Ryohei, Inuyasha, and Miroku were all getting their wounds cleaned and bandaged.
Scooting up to Ryohei Ryuichi poke him. Ryohei looked at Ryuichi "what?" he asked. "I have an Idea" He said as he began whispering into Ryohei as his smile grew. Grabbing both Keita and Sesshoumaru the twins explained the plan.
"So let me get this strait" Sesshoumaru inquired "You, want us to help play matchmaker for Kagome and Inuyasha, and Miroku and Sango?". "and you want us to be sneaky in doing so, and it'll be funny?" Keita also questioned. "Yup!" Ryuichi and Ryohei replied in unison. "Sounds good to me" Sesshoumaru and Keita both agreed.
With each guy being showed to their rooms Matamishu walked off to tell Kagome and Sango where they would be staying.
Inuyasha walked into his temporary room and looked around. It was rather large, and highly decorated, not really that much different from the guest rooms he'd seen before in his own home.
Walking over to the bed he plopped down on it, cringing a little as he landed on several of his wounds. 'God, I just need to sleep and forget the pain' Inuyasha though wearily as he started drowsing off.
And just when he was about to fall into the land of unconsciousness the door opened. Sitting up Inuyasha saw Kagome in the doorway giving him and odd look. "what?" he asked curiously. "Um, Matamishu said this was my room" Kagome said tilting her head to the side. "Well, he told me that this was my room" Inuyasha replied bluntly.
And then as Ryuichi was walking by he 'accidentally' overheard. "Um you guys. I heard from Matamishu that you two are sharing a room due to the fact that there are no other guest rooms available." He stated before going on his way.
Kagome and Inuyasha looked at each other in shock…
=FlashBack=
"Lord Matamishu!" Ryuichi called running up to the lord. "Yes?" Matamishu replied. "Well you see, Kagome, well she's afraid of the dark, and she only feels safe when she is with Inuyasha." Ryuichi replied in a serious tone.
"Oh wow, maybe I should speak with her about it?" Matamishu exclaimed. "No no no!" Ryuichi ushered "You see, Kagome is very sensitive about people knowing that little secret of hers" .
"I see… then what should I do?" Matamishu asked. "I suggest putting them in the same room together for the night, and if they ask why, simply say it's because there were no more spare rooms. That way Kagome doesn't have to be embarrassed about fearing the darkness." Ryuichi replied smartly. "A fine idea, I'll see through to it then." Matamishu replied walking off.
"Did it work?" Ryohei, Keita, and Sesshoumaru stepped forth from the other room. "Like a charm" Ryuichi replied smirking.
=End FlashBack=
Walking into her room Sango set her armor down on a table and sat on the bed. 'So good to relax a little' She thought to herself. "Hey! Sango!" Ryohei and Keita ran in the room. "Eh, yes?" Sango asked a little surprised.
"Which of us do you like!?" Ryohei asked urgently. Sango froze "Eh…?"
(back in Miroku's room)
"Miroku…" Miroku looked up to see Sesshoumaru standing in his door way. "Yes?" he asked. "I think there's something you need to hear, come with me" Sesshoumaru stated and then began walking away. "Erm, ok" Miroku replied following him.
(back in Sango's room)
"She likes me more!" Ryohei yelled. "Sure she likes you, but she LOVES me!" Keita retorted. "I mean the love kind of like!" Ryohei defended. "You guys stop it!!!" Sango yelled over them. "Lets get this strait, I like you both as friends but nothing more, ok?" Sango said taking in calm breaths.
"What!? We're not good enough for you!? Is that it!?" Ryohei said in fake anger. "I get it, you're specist!" Keita added in. "A whatist?" Sango asked dumfounded. "A specist, it means you are discriminate against those who aren't your species, such as us, youkais. How horrible of you!" Ryohei said crossing his arms.
"Guys listen! I am not Specist!" Sango said in a strained voice. "then why don't you love either of us like that!?" Keita asked. "Ya, why!?" Ryohei also said. "Because I love Miroku!" Sango yelled out in frustration.
And as if on queue Miroku was standing right there in the door way…
"So.." Kagome said as she walked over and sat on the bed next to Inuyasha "It's been a crazy day, hasn't it?" she asked. "Sure has" Inuyasha replied sheepishly. And then for a while they just sat there, both contemplating on their own thought.
Then Kagome turned and clasped Inuyasha's hand in her own "Inuyasha…". Inuyasha looked up at her, a little in shock "Ya?". " How… how do feel about me? About, well us?" she asked fidgeting the cloth of her cloths in her other hand a little.
"Um… well, I'm not really sure how to explain it." He replied looking of into the distance. "Oh, I see.." Kagome replied taking her hand off of his and looking away. Then she let out a light gasp as she felt Inuyasha place his hand in hers. "But, maybe I could show you?" He asked, pools of golden emotion I his eyes. She nodded.
Leaning forward Inuyasha placed his unclasped hand to her chin and tilted it up. Leaning down, their lips were mere centimeters away when all of the sudden what sounded like a sneeze erupted from behind the couch that was in the room.
Narrowing his eyes Inuyasha gave Kagome an apologetic look and she nodded her head in understanding. Standing up they both walked over to the couch, to see Ryuichi sitting there. "Uh… hey guys, ehehe" Ryuichi squeaked.
And then in the background you could hear what sounded like yells of fear. Taking advantage of the distraction Ryuichi bolted to the door. Chasing after Inuyasha and Kagome stopped as Ryohei, Keita, Sesshoumaru, and Miroku bolted past the door.
And then came Sango " I swear, they are so dead!" Sango said angrily. "sounds good to me" Kagome replied. "Well, then would you like to join me on Inu youkai, and one human hunting season Kagome?" Sango questioned. "Sure" Kagome said simply. "Hey Inuyasha, you coming?" Kagome asked right as she was about to leave.
"Naw, I think I'll sit this one out." Inuyasha responded. "Ok.." Kagome said, and then she and Sango took off after the 4 Inu Youkai one human.
Walking back to the bed Inuyasha collapsed. He had hidden it pretty well from the others, but the fact was, that he was in serious pain. Holding his side where he had been stabbed Inuyasha winced. 'the medication helped a little, but it only lessened the pain, and it's already wearing off' Inuyasha cursed to himself. Whatever kind of poison was on that dagger Izumo had hit him with, it wasn't being merciful…
A/N- Ok guys, yes this story still has quite a few chapter left, but I also need to know which story I will be starting/finishing after I finish The 5th Son. And so I'm letting you guys choose, and I want you all to start voting on it now, so that when I do finish The 5th Son, I'll know which story I'm starting next.
So here are your choices…
1) Fading Pages- every one has a life book, which tells your past, present, and writes your future as it happens. Who ever is in possession of another's life book, has the power to change that person's life in any way, simply by editing or tearing out pages of the book. So what happens when Naraku gets a hold of Inuyasha life book? Bad stuff to say the least…
2) A mind pulled Asunder: Kagome's father and his partner Inutaisho created a high tech chip called the "shikon" which has the ability to control any computer in the world. This includes military computers, ect… Kikyou Inaki wants it, so she can sell it on the black market, and Kagome's the only one left who knows where it is, and she's not talking. So kikyou kidnaps and drugs Kagome for years, so that she won't leak out the where abouts of the shikon to any one before her. 10 years of being drugged later add Inuyasha to the mix, and things will change.
3) Trust, Betrayal, and Love (name may change)- Life can be kind and give us friends, whom we learn to trust. But it can also be cruel and throw betrayal into the mix. How are you supposed to forgive some one, if your thoughts aren't your own?
That summary is kinda vague. But for those of you who are actually still reading, I shall go into a bit more detail… Two youkai who can alter what people think (kinda like, make you go to your best friend and say "you suck" when really you'd never say that) and they are tricked by Naraku, and they mess w/ inu and gangs minds… and this summary really sux, but trust me, it'll be good.
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Reviewer who inspired this chappy is… well a lot of you guys, I seriously couldn't pick just one this time .
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