Yosei: well, I guess we're just going to post this chappie, it doesn't end in a cliffhanger…
Ambereyes: we got such wonderful reviews that we decided to put the next up.
Jade: on quick thing, to SSB()-I noticed that, of course AFTER I posted. But I plan to go back and repost all of the chapters after I finish. For now, I'll just go with it. As for the month thing, in Japan, school doesn't end until late July, they get August off, and then start back in September. Then the semseter ends in December they get a Christmas break then start back in January. Kagome is going to not start back until the second sememter and just be a half a year behind everyone else. (this would make a lot more sense if she were starting college, just another reason I'm going to go bacck and change it…)
that's all, on to the next chapter!!
Hojo paled visibly at the sight of the gun. Like a deer caught in the headlights he froze. Then suddenly he yelled and ran in the opposite direction, he ducked behind a car and then stumbled away. And then he ran full out away as fast as his legs would carry him.
Kagome watched in surprise. She had expected him to be a bit of a coward but not that much of one. Eri on the other hand watched in horror as the boy she thought to be picture perfect ran away, and shattered her mental picture of him. Yuka and Ayumi too were shocked but they quickly recovered to face their new problem.
Kagome made a split second decision. She turned and shoved her friends.
"RUN!"
One word was all it took, the four of them took off Kagome last, making sure her friends remained ahead. She heard the thieves shout and then the sound of footsteps following them.
"GO Their behind us!!!"
Kagome tried to get the girls to run faster but they couldn't, Kagome realized that with all the running she did in the feudal ear, she would be much faster than them, but she refused to leave them. Unfortunately, because Eri was leading and she was in a panic, she ducked into a dark ally thinking that they were far enough ahead that the men would pass them by. Ayumi followed Eri and Yuka did the same, neither of them thinking. Kagome had no choice but to do as well.
The alley was a dead end. It was pretty wide, enough room for four people to stand abreast one another, garbage was piled in the back and the men entered slowly smirking the entire time. Kagome stood bravely in front of her friends. Situations like this were no stranger to her. Granted, Inuyasha or someone, always managed to help her escape before it got bad. But she didn't care.
"You can do what you want with me, but you leave my friends alone."
Kagome said sternly.
"I don't think your one to be making demands girly."
"Shut up asshole. I'm offering you a good deal."
Kagome shot back. Oh yeah, she had been hanging out with Inuyasha too much. She could tell by the way her friends were shocked at her behavior. That she wasn't as scared as them, or at least showing it, that she was standing up for them, offering herself to save them.
"Why just have you, when we could have all four of you?"
Kagome bit her lip, she couldn't really argue with that, her miko powers would be of no use since they were humans, and they had guns. If it were knifes she'd feel better. Knives she could handle. The first guy came up, and got really close to her, shifting his gun so that it was pointed at her side.
"Move and I pull the trigger."
He reached out with a dirty hand and fondled her butt. Kagome slapped him, automatic reflex from traveling with Miroku. The man reeled, not expecting the power behind the girls arm, he stumbled and Kagome realized that for the leader of the group he was by far the smallest. Though the other two were thug sized. The small man glared at her.
"Oh well, one less, so we'll have one each. You can just die."
"Go to hell you son of a bitch."
Kagome spat and glared at him. He looked at the gun and then threw it away and charged at her. He was intent on beating her to a bloody pulp she could see it in his eyes. Kagome dodged and let the man run past her. He stopped short and turned and charged again. This time, Kagome couldn't dodge, screams from her friends filled her ears and yells of the other men. Kagome braced herself for the impact, but was startled when it never came.
The gasps of her friends made her open her eyes, and she found the man on the ground, with a bloody nose. And a boy with silver hair towering over him.
"Inuyasha."
Amber eyes looked over his shoulder at her and he turned to face her. He smirked.
"Language Kagome! Who knew you had such a dirty mouth?"
"You should talk Inuyasha. Where do you think I learned?"
Kagome shot back with a smile. Everything would be fine now. Inuyasha had a black bandana over his ears, Souta must have given it to him. And most likely the directions to as to where she'd be. That little brat, she have to thank him later.
Suddenly the noise of cocking guns brought her back to reality. The other two were now pointing their weapons at her friends.
"Don't move or we'll kill them!"
"Inuyasha! Get those black metal things away from them fast!"
Kagome pointed at the two thugs, Inuyasha understood and moved at lightening speed and easily knocked the black metal things he didn't recognize away. Then the men bought out their knives again, bringing them out and brandishing them in the dim lighting of the alley. Inuyasha didn't even blink instead he relaxed.
"You really think those can harm me?"
One thug decided to find out, he charged, Inuyasha didn't even bother side stepping he just let the thug run into him, the three girls gasped when Inuyasha didn't even flinch or move a centimeter. Instead Inuyasha raised a fist and smashed it into the man's skull, he went down without even a cry. The last one dropped the knife and again turned to run, but Inuyasha was on him in a flash and shoved him forcible into the wall, making the brick crack. He too was out. Inuyasha stayed still for a moment, checking the area for any more people before straightening and turning to face his friend.
Kagome ran over to her protector and hugged him, she wrapped her arms around his torso.
"Is there ever a time when you don't come to my rescue?"
Inuyasha hugged her back, they seemed to be doing a lot of this lately.
"Nope. And there never will be."
Kagome smiled
"I'll hold you to that."
"I expect you too."
Inuyasha answered. Kagome pulled back from his embrace when she felt something warm and wet on her side. She looked down at the dress to find that it was stained red.
"Inuyasha! That guy got you!"
"Huh?"
Kagome poked around till she found where the man's knife had indeed made its mark. But it wasn't deep, but Kagome insisted on seeing it, right there. She pulled open is hoari, and Inuyasha rolled his eyes but let her, there was no arguing with her at this point.
"Its alright Kagome, it was a dinky little knife, and the wound's already closed up. So stop worrying."
"Fine for now, but when we get back home I'm taking another look."
Kagome said firmly as she pulled the haori closed and let him tie it back. He straightened his clothes and Kagome was looking at him chewing her lip. She knew that her friends were still behind her, she also knew that they had seen Inuyasha. Taking a deep breath she turned to face them, but instead of receiving the third degree, she was the first to ask a question.
"Ah, guys…are you alright?"
Eri, Ayumi, and Yuka were all still standing ridged in the back of the alley. Kagome slowly approached them, Inuyasha wisely stayed behind, kicking the smaller man as he let out a moan signaling he was coming around. Kagome put her arm around Yuka but the girl didn't respond.
"I think their in shock…"
"Well, what do you think we should do?"
"Can you help me get them to the shrine?"
Inuyasha shrugged and walked over, the girls dimly looked at him but said nothing. They were still having an information overload and needed a little more time. Which was good because it gave Kagome time to fill in Inuyasha as they lead the three girls down the road.
"So I'm a seventeen year old from some place called Kyoto? And I recently lost my ex girlfriend to a place called America…and I've known you for three years and I'm your boyfriend?"
"Yup."
"Where's Amereica?"
"Its across the ocean. Long way from here."
Kagome answered as they slowly climbed the steps to the shrine. Inuyasha was quiet for a moment.
"Are you ever going to tell them the truth?"
"I might one day, but obviously not now. I think it would kill them."
"Probably. Maybe in a few years or so…"
"Definitely."
Kagome slid open the door and called for her mother's help. The family got the three girls situated in the living room with some tea and blankets. Their parents were called and told a good cover story, that they had been attacked, but that Kagome's boyfriend had scared them away. The girls parents were on their way here. Kagome's mother knew her daughter didn't want to put up with the questions so she kindly suggested that Kagome make her trip.
"But mom I don't want to leave you with all this."
"Oh dear, I enjoy the excitement every now and then I'll be fine. I'll just tell everyone that you had to get to Kyoto to see the specialist about your sickness. Besides I don't think your friends are going to come around for a while. And I believe that space is what they need in order to think about what they have cause tonight. So you go, spend your four months in the well, and when you get back, I think your friends will be much more clear headed."
"I think your mom's right Kagome."
Inuyasha said as he let the girl poke his side looking for the injury. Once she was satisfied she sighed and hugged her mother.
"You sure you're okay?"
"Positive now go. I know you want to see home again."
Kagome started, but as she looked into the understanding eyes of her mother she about cried. She hugged her mother tight and kissed her cheek.
"I love you mom."
"Love you too dear. Now you go."
Kagome and Inuyasha left, both of them waving as they walked towards the well house.
"Inuyasha you take good care of my daughter!"
"He will!"
"Oi don't I get a say in that!"
"Oh so you won't take care of me?! What about your promise?!"
"Hey I didn't say that either!!"
"Well you have to mean one or the other so which is it?!"
"Which do you think?!"
"I don't know anymore!"
"Well then your just stupid!"
"Sit boy!"
Ms. Higurashi smiled as she heard the sound of her future son in law meet the ground in a rather unpleasant way. He would take good are of her.
Yosei: if we made them way too much of wimps for some of you I'm sorry…
Ambereyes: kinda vital to the plot…
Jade: keep reviewing please!!