I'm so glad that instead of flaming me everyone that reviewed agreed with me on Hojo being evil thing. The idea behind this is that Hojo is just so... nice, you know? It's scary, if I met someone that nice I would check with America's Most Wanted.
Disclaimer: If I owned Inu Yasha would this be called a DISclaimer?
: : Chapter Ten : : Something to Prove : :
Neither Juroumaru nor Musou talked, but their presence was a comfort to Kagome. Kohaku remained quiet and didn't move from where he sat. After a few minutes Kikyo joined them, she sat next to Kagome and got comfortable.
"What's wrong niece, scared to talk?" Kikyo taunted.
Kagome ignored Kikyo 's presence and started to hum a song to her self. Kikyo glared, grabbed a fistful of Kagome's hair, and yanked. Kagome lowered her head slightly, but still didn't acknowledge Kikyo. Kikyo yanked harder.
"Bitch! Why won't you answer me? Are you trying to prove you're not as weak as I know you are?" Kikyo practically screamed.
Kagome slowly turned and looked Kikyo directly in the eye. Kikyo stumbled back from the look of pure hate she found there. Kohaku gasped softly in amazement, although she was bound Kagome managed to look both regal and deadly.
"Kikyo, I have nothing to prove to you," Kagome said softly.
Regaining her composer Kikyo stood with a huff and walked away. After she left Juroumaru and Musou laughed quietly. Kohaku once again stayed quiet.
"It's about time someone out her in her place," Juroumaru said.
"She's a bossy jackass that's for sure," Musou replied.
Kagome blinked twice at the language and gave the two a halfhearted glare. Then she turned and looked out the window.
"Kagome, everyone's got something to prove," Kohaku said softly.
She heard him and turned to face him. Kohaku looked as young as Souta, but his eyes were old and held a look of despair. Juroumaru and Musou also looked at the boy who spoke so wisely.
"What are you trying to prove, Kagome?" Kohaku asked.
Kagome felt herself talking in a rush, the guilt she had been holding needed to be released. "I lost fait in him so quickly when they told me that he was cheating on me. He had told me that he hated Sarah, but in less than five minutes, two complete strangers convinced me that he was unfaithful. I wish I could just prove somehow that I'll never doubt him again and that I love him," Kagome blurted.
No one said anything in reply to Kagome's confession, but the silence didn't last long. Soon Hojo, Naraku, Kikyo, Kanna, and Kagura returned, dragging a protesting priest with them. The man looked vaguely familiar, but Kagome couldn't pinpoint it. Hojo Lifted Kagome and carried her to the altar set her down on her feet. Kagura held her upright. Kagome refused to speak, even to protest.
"Dearly beloved..." the priest droned.
The voice the slightly altered, but Kagome now knew the identity of the priest. She was barely suppressing her laughter and joy. She never thought the sight of Miroku being a priest would be so funny. Kagome resisted the urge to look for the rest of her friends. They were counting on her not to give them away. She turned her expression blank and concentrated on the 'ceremony'.
"...Take Kagome to be your lawful wedded wife?" Miroku asked.
"I do," Hojo answered.
"Do you Kagome Higurashi take Hojo to be your lawful wedded husband?" Miroku questioned.
"No way," Kagome replied, shaking her head.
Hojo's proud expression dampened, and flushed with anger.
"Just say it," Kagura hissed behind her.
"No," Kagome said defiantly.
Kagome thought she could hear Hojo making a distinct growling noise.
"Sir! Are you trying to marry this girl against her will?" Miroku said primly.
Hojo was about to deny it but Miroku continued his ranting.
"What kind of a priest do you think I am!?" Miroku continued outraged.
Kagome almost broke down at Miroku's outraged expression. Hojo's eyes hardened and he pulled out a gun. He cocked the gun and pointed it at Miroku.
"Just marry us," Hojo ordered.
"Umm... Do you have the rings?" Miroku asked.
Kanna held up to rings. Hojo put one on his ring finger and the other on Kagome's. Miroku looked out at the audience. Kagome was trying unsuccessfully to escape. Miroku's hand went behind his back.
"If any one has a reason that these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace," Miroku announced.
Hojo was scoffing why would any of his people object. In the corner of his eye Hojo watched a hand shoot up. Everyone turned to see Sesshomaru sitting in the third row of pews.
"Yes? The young man in the second row," Miroku said in a school teacher-ish kind of voice.
"I object," Sesshomaru answered.
"I second the motion!" Sango announced from the back of the room.
"All in favor, say aye," Miroku said.
"Aye!" Shouted Sesshomaru, Sango, Miroku, Kohaku, Ryoko, and Shizuma.
"All opposed, say nay," Miroku said.
Any who would oppose were in a stunned silence. Miroku brought his hand out from behind his back. He held a squeaky mallet.
"Motion passed," Miroku announced, banging the squeaky mallet on Hojo's head.
Taking action Miroku tackled Kagome out of the way. Shizuma, Ryoko, Sango, and Kohaku pulled out guns. Sango had given Kohaku the gun when she had untied him. Shizuma aimed at Naraku, Ryoko at Kagura, Sango at Kikyo, and Kohaku at Kanna.
Sesshomaru rushed over to Kagome and hugged her tightly to him, spinning her around. When they stopped spinning he lowered his head and kissed her. Juroumaru and Musou stood in the corner smiling and Miroku looked from them to Sango with a new spark in his eyes. Sesshomaru pulled away from Kagome and looked down at her anxiously.
"You're not hurt?" Sesshomaru asked.
"I'm fine," Kagome answered.
"NO!" Hojo shouted, "I will not lose you to him, again! You are mine or no one's!"
Everything seemed to be in slow motion for her. She saw Hojo aiming his gun at Sesshomaru's unprotected back. She saw an evil smirk cross Kikyo's and Naraku's faces. She could also see the horror on her friends' faces. Except Kohaku he was watching her the old and despairing look in his eyes.
: : Flashback : :
"Kagome, everyone's got something to prove," Kohaku said softly.
She heard him and turned to face him. Kohaku looked as young as Souta, but his eyes were old and held a look of despair. Juroumaru and Musou also looked at the boy who spoke so wisely.
"What are you trying to prove, Kagome?" Kohaku asked.
Kagome felt herself talking in a rush, the guilt she had been holding needed to be released. "I lost fait in him so quickly when they told me that he was cheating on me. He had told me that he hated Sarah, but in less than five minutes, two complete strangers convinced me that he was unfaithful. I wish I could just prove somehow that I'll never doubt him again and that I love him," Kagome blurted.
: : End Flashback : :
She knew how she could prove herself. Kagome threw herself in front of Sesshomaru. He tried to push her out of the way but the force of the bullet slammed her against him. Hojo dropped the gun a look of acute horror in his eyes.
"I-I... Kagome!" Hojo shrieked.
Miroku knocked him unconscious with his fist. Ryoko, Shizuma, Sango and Kohaku all knocked their targets out with their guns. Juroumaru and Musou stepped closer to Kagome and Sesshomaru, but stopped as Sango held up a hand to them.
Sesshomaru stared down at Kagome. Her blood was running through his fingers and into the carpet. Her breathing was hard and pained. She opened her eyes and looked into his.
"I had something to prove," she whispered.
He found it hard to breathe much less speak. She looked at him and smiled radiantly and felt tears fall onto her face.
"Don't cry Sessho, I want to see you smile. Remember before I moved?" Kagome asked her eyes getting misty.
: : Flashback : :
"Thanks for inviting me to the party Kagome," he thanked.
"Oh, it was nothing," she blushed. Then her face turned solemn, "it might have been my last chance."
Sesshomaru's eyebrow rose. He was interested in seeing what she meant by last chance. To show his interest in the topic he leaned back against his car and watched as she shifted uncomfortable from foot to foot. She still looked very unhappy and slightly saddened.
"I'm really glad you came to my party, and I know you don't like me very much. After today I'll never bother you again, but I had to tell you how much I like you, and I just wanted to see you smile at least once. I didn't get to see you smile, but I'll cherish my memories all the same," Kagome confessed.
: : End Flashback : :
"Yeah I remember," Sesshomaru said.
"I still love you Sess-"Kagome broke off.
Kagome's eyes closed and her breathing slowed. Sesshomaru shot to his feet carrying Kagome. He looked around at the gathered party.
"We've got to get her to the hospital," he said.
"Let's go," Sango replied.
Miroku slid into the driver's seat of Sesshomaru's car and Sango sat up front with him, with Musou between them. Juroumaru sat in the back, Sesshomaru sat besides him holding Kagome. They sped off leaving Shizuma and Ryoko, who had agreed to stay behind and clean up.
Shizuma and Ryoko loaded the unconscious gang members into the gang's car. Before they could drive away another car pulled up. Kouga jumped out of the car and walked up to Shizuma.
"Did a girl named Kagome come past here?" He asked.
"What do you know about this," Shizuma asked rudely.
"Stupid bastards held us up but we got all four of them in the car. Now where's Kagome?" Kouga demanded.
Shizuma had no idea what this man was taking about, but seeing that he was concerned about Kagome he made a split second decision.
"Follow us," Shizuma said.
Shizuma got into the gang car and where Ryoko was waiting and they drove off. Kouga followed right behind them.
: : End Chapter : :
Akikazu: Rin6 you're still out there! I'm so happy, but I haven't heard from you in a while.
Kejie: who wants review or talk to you? No one.
Akikazu: Rin6 how about this? (grabs a copy of the last volume of Demon Diary)
Kejie: Huh?
Akikazu: he looks like... like... like... (points at Kejie) you. (double takes)
Voice: if you see him just run.
Akikazu: (runs)
Kejie: ?.?