I hate checking for typos and grammatical errors. I try my best to avoid them when writing like a speed demon, so sorry if there are grammatical errors (I know I tend to switch tenses) or bad typos (these are merely slip of the typing fingers, I'm not an idiot, I know how to spell. Look, d-o-g, that's cat!!! J/K).
Disclaimer: Inuyasha…. *drool* me want... can't have… NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Chapter 15: Knight in Shining Armor
"Say no more, my love, I shall stand by you forever!"
The already lighted Great Hall beamed brighter as a ray of lightening brightened the dark sky. Thunder clapped outside the school building and several girls screamed. Oak tree branches tapped rhythmically against the high windows. The already tense ambiance inside the Great Hall increased tenfold with the addition of a rather creepy atmosphere.
A glare from a steaming hanyou calmed the screams down to mere whispers. Pouring rain mixed with the low humming of the ventilation system provided a distraction for Inuyasha's pent-up anger, anger that could very well be spent on chopping a certain third-grader to sashimi.
Up on stage, Kagome's miko robe flowed gently as she moved frantically. Her emotions gushed out through her wavy hair, through her slim body, through her shaky arms, all the way to her slender fingertips. Her eyes, slightly wet with tears, shook under the glimmering stage light. Around Inuyasha, their friends Miroku and Sango watched intently as Kagome went through the same scene for the hundredth time that afternoon. Several rows away, Mikagi Akiko and her friends yawned and made noises whenever it was time for Kagome's monologues. The costume crew, the tech crew, the props crew ran back and forth below and back stage constantly, dodged feet and whispered the upcoming cues.
It was hectic. And the rumbling of the thunderstorm outside did not make it any easier.
Inuyasha studied the pattern of his costume to distract himself from Kagome's performance. Today was supposed to be their first dress rehearsal for the first two acts. Chie sensei decided to split up rehearsals to loosen their burdens. Inuyasha's first appearance was already over. Now he was to sit calmly below stage to watch Kagome and Mikagi Toji's first romance scene.
Calmly? Maybe not.
"What the hell is Kagome doing?! 'My love'? What the fuck?! I don't remember reading that in the script? And aren't they standing just a little bit too close?" Inuyasha mumbled to himself rather loudly. Two seats away, Miroku and Sango leaned against each other and whispered amongst themselves. But even if they talked loudly, as long as they didn't mention Kagome or Mikagi Toji's names, Inuyasha wouldn't be able to hear them at all.
Miroku leaned his head backwards and said to Inuyasha, "what do you mean, the line's right here on page twenty-four."
Inuyasha's menacing growl was his reply. It wasn't fair. Kagome was his girl, didn't they establish that a week ago? He should be the one on stage, holding Kagome's waist close to him, and whispering "I'll protect you" in her ear. Mikagi Toji was nothing but an Inuyasha-wannabe. And why, Inuyasha asked Kami more than once, why did he have to play Sesshomaru's character and be killed by the end of the play? Kami-sama had a strange sense of humor.
Mikagi Toji looked awfully smug up there. His long fingers engulfed Kagome's hands. They looked into each other's eyes and whispered, well, not really whispered since they were in a rehearsal, words of promised love to each other. Chie sensei was certainly a great writer, and by the sounds of her script, a little too hung up on romance novels. The woman needed a hobby, or maybe a man.
Inuyasha didn't know who to hit first. Mikagi Toji, Chie sensei, or Miroku for his incessant snickers. But you get the point, he was not pleased. In his point of view, the plot sucked, his role sucked, and moreover, his deserved a better name.
When Chie sensei wrote the script, she decided that Inuyasha's name was very suitable for the plot, ya know, how it meant "dog demon" and everything, so she dubbed the main character "Inuyasha". So now, the real Inuyasha gets to sit in the audience seat and growl while pseudo-Inuyasha, a.k.a Mikagi Toji whispered sweet love words to the girl that the real Inuyasha is in love with. How quaint.
Inuyasha (the real one) hated it, simply hated it. So now not only did Toji take his girl, but his name as well. His name was unique, one of a kind! How dare that human woman give his name away like a toy? It was unforgivable, someone here deserved to be fed to Tessaiga.
As for Inuyasha's stage name... well, he didn't even have one. He's noted as Kunshu-sama, and that's plain stupid since it's not a real name, it's a title. He's just "Lord", there's no "Lord-whatever", just "Lord."
Lost yet?
AND as if that wasn't bad enough, Inuyasha received a delicious piece of information from his beloved brother...
-----Flashback-----
Inuyasha and Sesshomaru finally finished their little chat and decided to join Kagome and Rin and the others on their little tour. Sesshomaru changed back into his business suit. With the snap of a finger, his pointy ears disappeared, and his long silvery hair changed into short and black strands, very "business-like", and indeed very modern.
Inuyasha sniffed at his half-brother's disguise. Sesshomaru obviously heard his unapparent comment, for he glanced back and gave Inuyasha a rather evil-looking smirk. "Do you have a problem with the way I look, little brother?"
"Keh." Inuyasha gave a short response. He walked past Sesshomaru with his arms folded and hands in his sleeves. As he reached he elevator, he pressed the down button since it was the only thing there. Finally Inuyasha squeezed out a little "you look stupid".
Sesshomaru was split between laughing and hanyou-chopping. "So says the one who wears a completely red outfit."
Inuyasha sputtered. He remembered one time when Myouga and Shippo ganged up on him and made fun of his fashion sense. Sesshomaru hit a sore spot.
The fashionable youkai lord pressed the button that said 61. The elevator hummed as it descended. Inuyasha had a strange sensation that he was falling.
It didn't take long for the elevator to "ding". "61th floor, marriage application. Please proceed to the 62nd floor with your approved blood transfer application." The robotic voice echoed in the metallic box. Sesshomaru stepped out and Inuyasha followed.
When Ka-chan stopped here before, Inuyasha only had a few seconds to observe the floor. There were youkai and hanyou and humans around, and tons of mix-blooded creatures. The smell was about to drive him crazy. Inuyasha wondered how Sesshomaru could stand it.
As to the exact number of youkai on this floor, Inuyasha estimated about four hundred. Most of them stood in lines with paperwork in their hands. But a few dozens were in navy blue uniforms and sat behind marble desks. Sesshomaru must've taken a liking to marble since the last time he saw the guy.
As soon as Sesshomaru stepped outside the elevator, everyone turned around to see the newcomer. But as soon as his smell and looks settled in their brains, at least half of the occupants on this floor bowed. And to Inuyasha's surprise, the only ones who didn't bow were the ones that smelled 100% human. But more importantly, none of the youkai were shaking from fear. Their heartbeats were calm, and a lot of them had genuine smiles on their faces. When did his half-brother become so popular?
Sesshomaru gave all of them a nod of his head as they all rose from their bows. Inuyasha caught some humans ask their youkai companions who Sesshomaru was. And their replies went on the lines of "our savior".
Sesshomaru walked deeper into the crowd and nodded to his employees from time to time. Inuyasha followed him like a lost and confused puppy.
"Oi, Sesshomaru, who are these people... and youkai?"
Sesshomaru didn't slow his pace. "They're all here to apply for legal interracial marriage licenses. When humans get married, they generally go to city hall. All married couples need a license to prove their relationship. Youkai, of course, have no need for such a process. The bond of mating itself is proof enough. But when humans join with youkai, like Rin and I, or when youkai of different races join, like Kouga's granddaughter and one of my kitsune employees, they need to come here for a complicated process.
"We grant them their marriage license on several terms. First they need to apply for an interview, that's what that line over there is for. A few days later they come back for the interview. Now see those people on our right, they're waiting for their interview. If they pass the interview, and most of them do, their marriage applications will be stamped and they're then divided into two groups.
"For youkai interracial mates, they mostly just need to pass the interview and receive their license. But for human-youkai marriages, they need to go to the floor above and wait for me to step in."
Sesshomaru stopped in front of a desk and spoke to the female employee who sat behind. Sesshomaru spoke some words that Inuyasha did not recognize, words like "pasokon" and "konpuutaa".*
Sesshomaru nodded his thanks and turned to walk back toward the elevator. He pressed the up button and the door opened immediately. The two brothers stepped inside and Sesshomaru pressed the button that read 62. "Kouga and the others are already up there. I hope Jaken doesn't start anything."
"That little toad is still alive?" Inuyasha asked with some minor disgust.
Sesshomaru chuckled. Inuyasha was still not used to his brother's change in personality. The elevator door stepped open once again and Inuyasha followed Sesshomaru out.There were less people on this floor. Most of them were either full human or part youkai.
"Anyway, like I told you, I had to give Rin a full blood transfer when I decided to make her my mate. And in order to do so, I required the help of Tenseiga and a safe haven to hide while I heal from blood lose. Here in Musashi Corp. we help human/youkai couples get through this process. And since I'm the only one who can wield Tenseiga, I must come down to this floor several times a day. Jaken is in charge of the rest of the things."
"What a regular do-gooder you are." Inuyasha scoffed. He wondered for a second how these humans and youkai would think if he told them about Sesshomaru's ruthless past.
Sesshomaru ignored that comment. He pointed to a group of people far away. "There are your friends. I think they... oh no..."
"What's wrong?"
Sesshomaru sighed. "Jaken's office is over there. Koinu probably got into a fight with him again. Look, Rin's rubbing her temples."
Inuyasha berated Sesshomaru. "Just what have you done to that girl over the years? She looks stressed enough to jump off this building."
Sesshomaru shrugged. "I guess Rin's just as upset as I am. After all, as soon as our kids turn into teens, they're no longer permitted to call us "mama" and "papa". How would the humans think if Koinu and Ryuu yells "mom" to someone who only looks a few years older than them? To the outside world, Koinu and Ryuu are merely orphans that Rin and I adopted. This age thing has its perks and disadvantages. And well... we sort of switched personalities after the first century of marriage."
"Yea, I can tell." Inuyasha was about to say something else. But a couple next to them suddenly darted into their path and bowed to Sesshomaru.
"Musashi-sama, thank you for this opportunity..." The male who was a youkai was nearly in tears. "My human mate and I thank you for all that you have given us."
His mate, a beautiful young girl, bowed as well. "Doomo Arigatoo gozaimasu, Musashi-sama. This lowly human girl will never forget your kindness."
Sesshomaru shook his head. "Don't ever think you're lowly just because you're a human." He waved his hand to signal them to get up. "When is your procedure scheduled?"
The male answered, "Next Saturday, my Lord."
Sesshomaru smiled at them. "Then I shall see you again next week."
Inuyasha stared at the couple's retreating figure in wonder. He almost jumped out of his shell as he saw the blissful look on Sesshomaru's face. Inuyasha felt like he was about to retch.
"Keh, maybe I should write a book and tell them about what you've done to humans 500 years ago."
Sesshomaru chuckled again. "Oh, you could... but I already did."
Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "And what lies did you include in your book?"
"No lies, all truth. I wrote about the life at that time, the wars in both human and youkai history. I wrote about my endless search for Tessaiga, how I almost killed you several times, and of course, how I must've slaughtered thousands of humans. It's written as a fictional story for human entertainment. But it's actually a textbook in youkai schools."
Inuyasha was a little bit speechless. "Well... uh... hey, what do you mean you almost killed me?! What about all those times that I almost killed you?!"
Sesshomaru waved his hand carelessly. "That was only one time and it was a fluke. You and I both know it. There is no need to write about flukes in a history textbook. Besides, in the human version of the book, the version that I altered a little, I gave you the Tessaiga and Shikon no Tama in the ending, so be happy."
"You didn't give them to me! I fought for them!!"
Sesshomaru shrugged again. "Whatever. I was actually very disappointed when your English teacher used my book as a source and changed it into a romantic play. Women, what can you do with them..."
"Wait, how did you know about..."
"I'm rich, thus I know everything." Sesshomaru smirked proudly. "Oh, and by the way, I'm coming to see your performance... Kunshu-sama."
"Oh, no you're not."
"Oh, yes I am, and I'm bringing Rin and Koinu and Ryuu with me."
"No way in hell!!"
"It'll be fun, a little family outing."
"Die, Sesshomaru!!!"
"Brother... meet my personal bodyguard, the ex-sumo wrestler Hanayama-san."
... ... ... ... ... ...
-----End Flashback-----
Inuyasha unconsciously rubbed his sore neck. Word of warning from the hanyou: do not wrestle with a 7-feet tall ex-yokozuna.** Inuyasha learned his lesson the hard way.
"Hey, Inuyasha, are you getting a little bored?"
Kagome voice reached his invisible dog ears and Inuyasha shot up instantly. "Kagome, you're done?"
Kagome shook her head sadly. "Chie sensei wants this scene to be perfect. She told us to take a break while she thinks of some new way to perfect the blocking." Kagome fidgeted with her sleeve. "Hey, Inuyasha, try not to get too mad at sensei, she's just over enthusiastic. She never meant to..."
"Keh." Inuyasha interrupted her rudely. "How much longer do we have to stay?"
"I don't know. But it's raining really hard out, and I didn't bring an umbrella today." Kagome turned and poked the sleeping Miroku. "Miroku, you and Sango-chan should head back. You don't really need to stay."
Miroku and Sango both sat up and rubbed their eyes. "Are you sure, Kagome-chan?"
Kagome nodded. "You can go to Kouga's office, I think he's still here. Maybe he can give you guys a ride."
Miroku grabbed Sango's hand. "Yea, we really should head back. *yawn* Oh, man, I'm so tired. I don't know how modern kids get through school everyday. And to think, it's a 12-year system."
Kagome laughed lightly. "We try."
"Bye then, Kagome-chan, Inuyasha. Hopefully you guys figure out a way to get out of the rain." Sango gave Kagome a hug. "Oh, and... break a leg."
"Oi, Sango, what do you mean by that?!" Inuyasha gave Sango an angry growl at her choice of words, but the youkai exterminator merely rolled her eyes at him.
Miroku and Sango left the Great Hall, Kagome watched them go with a little sadness.
"Oh, wait, Inuyasha, you should go with them!"
Inuyasha scoffed and sank deeper into his seat. "I ain't going nowhere without you."
Kagome rolled her eyes at his bad grammar. "No, I mean, you can take Kouga's car back to the shrine and come back to pick me up with an umbrella, baka."
Inuyasha growled but decided to let that baka comment pass. "But are you going to be alright here all by yourself?"
Kagome squeezed his hand. "I'm not by myself. There are tons of people here. Don't worry. We'll still be rehearsing when you come back. Now hurry and go catch Miroku and Sango-chan before they're gone."
Inuyasha looked around and saw several eyes on him. He growled again to hide his embarrassment. Quickly, he leaned up and gave Kagome a small peck on her forehead. "Wait for me."
The young miko blushed as her knight in shining uniform ran out the door. She was still a bit dazed from that fleeting moment of intimateness that she didn't noticed Mikagi Toji approach Chie sensei. And furthermore, she didn't notice the worried look on Chie sensei's face, and a bright smirk on Akiko's.
***Five minutes later***
"Okay, I can't figure out anything!" Chie sensei gave her hair a slight pull in frustration. Mikagi Toji applauded her for her acting skills. But of course he didn't let anyone see. "Okay, you know what, let's wrap it up for today. Why don't you guys clean up and we'll continue this tomorrow. I'll figure out something tonight. Bye everyone, don't let the rain hit you on your way out!" The woman ran out in a hurry and left all her charges gazing after her.
Toji had to wince at that last part though. '"Don't let the rain hit you on your way out"? What the hell was she thinking?' Toji would've worried about the teacher's mental welfare if he actually gave a crap.
Toji turned his head toward his sister's direction and gave Akiko a smirk and a wink. Tonight he was going to prove to her that he had no interest in that Higurashi girl. With his left hand, he signaled his "followers" to help in the cleanup process. The faster they clean up, the faster they have to leave the place. And hopefully, Higurashi's boyfriend won't show up in the mean time.
Toji noticed how Kagome was fidgeting in her chair. None of her friends were there. The Great Hall was filled with Mikagi supporters. She had a good reason to fidget.
The clean up was done in a matter of seconds. Of course, it was mainly because Marusato decided to stuff everything into a closet. Order and neatness didn't matter. The Great Hall was shut down. People began their journey home. And Kagome stood alone in the pouring rain and waited to Inuyasha.
She would've stayed there longer, but she sensed the upcoming danger. Toji and his ever faithful gang were only a few feet away. Kagome shifted a few feet away, and Toji's gang still remained. 'Don't they have a fancy limo to climb into?' Kagome gazed out into the empty street. Inuyasha was nowhere to be seen. The occasional car passed by and splashed water onto the sidewalk. Kagome was wet, cold, and her bangs dripped with rainwater were covering her already blurry eyesight.
This was bad.
And it just got worse as she felt a hand on her shoulder.
The contact sent a chill down her spine. Kagome jerked around on reflex. The rain didn't let up at all. Her entire body was covered in rainwater. Her uniform stuck to her slim body. She was soaked through.
Kagome tucked a stray strand of wet hair behind her ear. In front of her stood Toji and six of his friends. Akiko and Sonoko were a little far away. They were shielded by two pink umbrellas. A sense of intense satisfaction shone on their makeup-covered faces.
This was definitely bad.
"Wha... what do you want?" Kagome didn't want to stammer. This was the time to show weakness. Oh, how she wished she had her bow and arrow with her. Sure, she can't use miko powers against humans, but she could at least scare them with her archery skills.
Toji smirked. He turned his body slightly and yelled to his sister. "Akiko, turn around, this is going to get brutal."
Akiko gave a horrifying laugh. Of course, she made no efforts to turn away.
Toji turned back to Kagome. "My imooto, she's such a brave girl. Now the question is, Higurashi, are you brave as well?"
Kagome wanted to spit at his face.
"My imooto doesn't like you, Higurashi. She wants me to hurt you. And you know that I can't possibly hurt such a cute little face. But..." Toji nodded his head toward Akiko. "I can't resist that cute little face either. So, between you and my imooto... she wins, by far..."
Toji gave no more warning as his fist connected with Kagome's cheek. His punch drove Kagome back a few steps. "I normally don't hit girls. So this is going to be on my conscious for a while. Oh well."
He aimed another punch at her again. But Kagome didn't survive a whole year in the Sengoku Jidai just so she can be pushed around by some modern punk. She dodged the punch with some difficulty and then turned to run.
"Shit!" Toji cursed. He wasted no time to signal his guys to chase after their escaping victim. 'I didn't expect her to dodge it. She can't be a martial artist too!'
Kagome held her briefcase close to her wet body. Her two heavy feet pounded the cement ground. Water plashed up all around her and her naked legs shivered in the cold environment.
'Inuyasha, tasukete! Inuyasha!!!'
She didn't seem to realize that she was only screaming inside her own head. Kagome ran blindly. It was all she could do for now.
Kagome ran for a whole five minutes before she found herself stranded in an alley. She was probably very far away from her shrine. 'Oh great.' Kagome finally noticed that she was near the city garbage collection area and her briefcase was gone. She probably lost it when she tripped a few moments ago. 'How the hell did I get here? Just where was I running toward?! Oh, please don't let them find me... please...'
-_-
"Kagome!!! Kagome!!!" Inuyasha yelled frantically. Five minutes earlier he had came back to the school and expected to find Kagome still in rehearsal. But instead, there wasn't a soul left around the school. So he ran back to the shrine and thought Kagome made it back by herself. And now he's at the school once again, with no traces of Kagome whatsoever.
Inuyasha sniffed around for Kagome's scent but the rain had washed it away. Frustrated, he kicked a nearby tree's trunk. He glared at the watch Kagome gave him a few weeks ago. '9:46, dammit, where is that girl?!'
He had a hunch that the Mikagi siblings had something to do with it. But he was too afraid to follow that hunch. 'I need to get to somewhere high up!'
Inuyasha promptly leaped up a building. With his hanyou powers in full blast, he jumped from rooftop to rooftop and screamed Kagome's name over and over. But the thunder drowned out his yells, the rain blurred his vision. And his long hair stuck to neck, his face.
This was bad.
Finally Inuyasha decided to take a short breather and figure out a game plan. The only reassuring thing was that Sango, Miroku, and Kouga were all out helping him search for Kagome. With Kouga's speedy legs, they should at least find some trace. And just before they split up, Kouga handed Inuyasha a black little cell phone. "In case I find her first", he had said.
Inuyasha was drowning in his depression when he heard two familiar voices.
"No, Keiko-san's grocery has the cheaper melons. Go there!"
"Dame yo, that's so far away. My mother just want some fruit, any fruit will be fine!"
"I hate staying over at your place. Why does Aunt Tae have to get pregnant again? I have enough cousins."
"Hey, Ayumi, stop hogging the umbrella."
"Is it my fault that your house only has one umbrella? You're such a baby, Kappei."
"Ayumi, you should let the school see this side of you, I bet they'll love it."
"Oh, shut up!"
Inuyasha wasted no more time to leap down from the rooftop. He landed with a soft thud in front of the two bickering cousins. They didn't seem to notice him at all.
"Oi! Yamaguchi!!" Inuyaha practically howled.
The two cousins stopped in mid sentence and turned to stare at the wet hanyou in surprise. Thankfully, Inuyasha still had his disguise on.
"Taisho-kun, is that you? What are you doing out so..."
Inuyasha completely ignored Ayumi. He grabbed Yamaguchi by the shoulders and began to shake him. "Kagome's gone, I can't find her. I think Mikagi took her!"
Yamaguchi's brows furrowed. "Inuyasha-kun, come with me, I just saw Mikagi Akiko's limo two blocks ago. I'll help you."
Inuyasha was a little hesitant. A human like Yamaguchi can't run as fast and might come as a burden. Yamaguchi seemed to have sensed that as well.
"Don't worry, Inuyasha-kun, I'm pretty fast, I can keep up." With that, he shoved the umbrella into Ayumi's hands. "Go whatever store you want to go. Oh, and when you buy those melons, try stuffing some into your bra. See ya!"
Yamaguchi grabbed Inuyasha and ran before Ayumi can chase them down with her metal umbrella.
^_^
Yamaguchi grabbed Inuyasha's shirt before the hanyou can run out. They found the white limo and Inuyasha smelled Sonoko's strong perfume even in the rain.
"Let me go, Yamaguchi, Kagome could be in there!" Inuyasha couldn't understand why his new friend was holding him back.
Yamaguchi shook his head sternly. "Inuyasha-kun, listen."
Inuyasha perked up his dog ears.
"Found her yet?" Toji's arrogant voice came from inside the limo.
Marusato stood outside, soaked in the rain. "No, we lost her when she turned left near Kouen Park."
"Yamaguchi, where's this Kouen Park?" Inuyasha grabbed the boy's collar.
"It's about six blocks down to our right."
Inuyasha didn't give the poor guy any time to breathe as he dragged him down the street toward Kouen Park. They left Marusato to Toji's scolding.
^_^
"Where do we go now, Inuyasha-kun?" Yamaguchi wiped his wet forehead with a wet sleeve. It didn't help at all.
Inuyasha put a hand to silence him. To Yamaguchi's astounded surprise, Inuyasha went on all fours and began to sniff around the sidewalk, much like a real dog.
"Eh, Inuyasha-kun, what are you doing?"
Inuyasha didn't reply. Instead he continued to sniff.
"I smell something foul."
Yamaguchi gave him a puzzled look. "Umm... It could be the garbage collection area near here. That place does smell pretty bad. But what about Higu..."
"Oi, do you think Kagome could be there?"
"The garbage place? I guess it's a possibility." Yamaguchi saw the worried look on Inuyasha's face. "You really like her, don't you?"
Inuyasha scowled at him. "Shut up, I love her. Which way to the garbage area?"
Yamaguchi smiled and pointed down the street. "A few more blocks down and then turn right."
"Let's go then."
^_^
Kagome shivered. The rain was still strong. And the wind was permeating through her wet uniform. She hated this. No only did she trip and fall, she also lost her briefcase. By now all her notes are probably wet.
"Higurashi Kagome, there are that bitch's notes. Call Toji, tell him we're close."
Kagome hugged herself closer. That was one of Toji's henchmen. This wasn't good. The alley provided no protection. She was out in plain sight. If the guy just happens to look into the alley, he would find her for sure. She needed to get out of there, now!
Kagome took off her shoes so she wouldn't make any sounds. Then she tiptoed toward the opening of the alleyway and peeked outside. The guy was merely a few yards away. But thankfully he was looking in the other direction.
Kagome glanced at the alley across from her. There were some large garbage cans that could provide some protection. All she had to do was run a couple feet across and maintain as quietly as possible. No big deal, right? Right.
'One, two, three... now!' Kagome didn't even have to chance to run, for a voice reached her ears, along with a loud thunder clap.
"There you are, pretty."
Kagome gasped. 'He found me!'
The guy waved his hand to someone behind him. "Hey, Ukiya, look who I found."
The one he called Ukiya stepped toward her slowly. "Ya know, Taichi, Toji wouldn't be here for at least another ten minutes. I'd say we have some fun with her first. I really don't think he'll mind."
"I agree." Taichi nodded. He then grabbed Kagome's wrist roughly. "She doesn't look that bad for a first year. Wanna have some fun with the big boys?"
"Get you hands off of me!!!" Kagome slapped him with her free hand.
Taichi didn't seem to mind the slap. In fact, Kagome thought he liked it. He licked his lips in a disgusting manner and leaned forward even more. "Let me hear you scream."
Well, if it's a scream they want...
"INUYASHAAAAAA, TASUKETE!!!"
"Inuyasha? That white haired freak can't help you today, bitch. Do what we tell you to do and you won't get hurt."
A flash of white and black came down from the sky and landed softly behind Kagome's squirming body. Water splashed beneath the figure's feet. "Funny," Inuyasha's protective aura reached Kagome and warmed her, "I was about to say the same thing."
Ukiyo and Taichi knew instantly that Armageddon was near.
Taichi let go of Kagome's wrist and the girl's body fell back. Inuyasha caught her in his arms. But he didn't look at her. Right now, he needed his anger to help him fight his best. If he looked at Kagome, her eyes just might soften his heart. He couldn't have that. He wanted to hurt them. He needed to hurt them.
"Yamaguchi..." It was then that everyone noticed that Yamaguchi was standing behind Kagome's two attackers. The boy panted. "Watch Kagome."
Kagome walked around the two guys and Yamaguchi shielded her behind his own body protectively. She breathed. Inuyasha was there. He was her personal bodyguard; he was her knight in shiny armor. And she was finally safe.
^_^
* "pasokon" and "konpuutaa" are romaji for Japanese katakana words. These two words basically mean computer.
** Yokozuna is the highest rank in Sumo. The rank goes from yokozuna to oozeki to sekiwake to komusubi to maegashira. Have no clue what I'm talking about? Don't worry.
Just a few more chapters to go!! Let's see if my review number can reach 1000 by the time I finish Bodyguards (with your help, of course).