Hello! All right, well this story is getting closer and closer to the end. This chapter is going to reflect on Inuyasha and Kagome's feelings (along with a little of Naraku). Then the next chapter will open up with a meeting between Inuyasha and Kikyo. I hope I wrote this chapter all right. For those of you that read my story ADLLW I plan to keep that one going. It's going to be longer than this one. And it might even have a sequel, because I have a bunch of ideas that would fit into that story. Don't worry, I'll have an update for that story soon. Hope you like this chapter because for all you fluff fans out their, I have some at the end.
ShortPoet: I have always agreed that Inuyasha needs to tell Kagome how he feels, and what makes him feel that way.
Hmm.....love triangle. Kikyo/Inuyasha/Kagome. You bet im going to have that as a soul baring moment....but not just for Inuyasha; for Kagome AND Kikyo as well. This will be the one part in my story I think I will totally enjoy writing. And when I get to that part, it will take a little longer for the update, because I know what I want to write, and what I want to post, and I want all my readers....TO FEEL IT! LOL.
AngelofLight: Yes, another cliffy! Mwahahaha! But hey, at least you have an update now! Can't wait to hear what you have to say!
Priestess-of-suzaku: Question! Suzaku...is that, that guy that was on Yu Yu Hakusho? Anways, im glad you like my story! Can't wait to hear what you think and, if you like how this one is going, you might want to check out my other story A Dead Lover's Last Wish; it has the same kind of lover's quarrel and action that you might find interesting. Glad you like my story, and I can't wait to hear what you think about this update!
Koga'sgurl: AHHH! ITS YOU AGAIN! No im just kidding, I LOVE HEARING FROM YOU!
'We're stuck with a Kikyo cliff hanger, which in my opinion is much worse, 'cause she's a crazy woman with revenge in mind, and when that involves a guy that used to be yours, well, lets just say, it gets ugly!'
OMG! I laughed out right at that, I love it! I absolutely loved it! Very good! Can't wait to hear from you again!
SPECIAL DISCLAIMER: I do not own Inuyasha, Avril Lavigne, or DJ Sammy.
P.s Inutaisho is Inuyasha's fathers name. Asukino is going to be Kagome's mothers name. And! I have been hearing a rumor that Inuyasha is done in September...does anyone know if that is true or not? For the sake of all Inuyasha fans, please let me know!
OK NOW ON TO THE STORY!
Silent Screams
PG-13
Chapter Thirteen
Moving On
There was a strong wind that evening, the kind that threatened to knock you down if you didn't pay enough attention. It was the kind of wind that caused most to retreat into the safety of their homes. Everyone...except for Naraku. Standing out on the balcony of the old palace of his imagination, he relished in the feeling of the wind as it chilled his skin, daring him to stand tall another moment...and then another...
He was handsome man, in a deadly, dangerous way. Evil radiated off of every inch of his body. But then, he wouldn't have had it any other way.
He possessed a strong, muscular body, from his solid legs up to his slim, corded biceps, and atop his elegant neck sat a handsome face with sharp features, a well defined chin, and full red lips that were always curved up into a smirk. Long, dark brown hair framed his body as it fell loosely all the way down to the small of his back, causing his skin to look strikingly pale, almost like he was of another world. But the most frightening thing about him were his eyes: beady and red, they possessed a cruelty that children could only imagine in their worst nightmares.
"Kagura!" He called without turning, hearing, after a few moments, soft footsteps behind him, despite the wind.
"What is it, Naraku?"
"Has Kikyo returned?" He need not add that he was waiting for news from the dead priestess, but simply new Kagura would not ask him any questions.
"She has not my lord," The sorceress responded. "But...." She stopped, not having asked permission to speak.
"Do not stop in the middle of what you are saying, Kagura. Continue," His voice was deadly cold and the sorceress felt the hair on the back of her neck rise.
"They are gradually getting closer and closer to our current location. That wench, Kikyo," She spit the name as if it burned her tongue, "Is the reason."
Naraku was silent, knowing Kagura would explain her reasons. And she did.
"Every time she leaves here, my lord, she leaves her scent behind. Easily traceable by the hanyou. Although you have a shield up, keeping demons in, and keeping demons out, he could still track her scent to here, then he would catch yours."
Naraku chuckled. "Very clever, Kagura."
"But I do not believe he will be able to damage our plans, or our position," She added, in fear of her last words making it sound as if she believed Naraku to be easily defeated by him.
Naraku smirked. "I take it you do not think Inuyasha will pose much of a threat?"
"He is merely a hanyou, my lord..."
"Yes, I know." Naraku turned around to look directly at the deadly wind sorceress. "But if he truly does have even half the strength of his father, he is more of a threat then you give him credit for."
"Inutaisho was clearly not so powerful, if you were able to defeat him."
Chuckling cruelly, Naraku folded his arms across his chest as he recalled that great battle out on the plains of the west, with Inutaisho standing before him, his army of loyal soldiers behind him in masses most rulers could only hope to have. There had been no fear in the king's eyes, which had only inspired a rare amount of respect in Naraku as he had watched the demon lord signal the charge by transforming into his demon form, his soldiers crying out the call of the west as they followed their lord into battle.
In all truth, the only reason Naraku had ever managed to defeat such an army was thanks to a traitor amongst the ranks, who had sold out Inutaisho by revealing to Naraku the king's exact battle plan days before the actual fight had occurred. In all truth, Naraku had not stood a chance if he'd followed the honorable rules of engagement. His smirk grew as he thought about it. After all, when had he ever been one to follow the path of honor?
"Do not assume anything, Kagura," he finally said, after several minutes of silent contemplation. "And never underestimate a foe."
Kagura looked at him saucily. She was beautiful, with jet black hair pulled up high into a bun behind her head, earrings dangling down to her neck from her elegant lobes, her body slight, but deadly as she carried her fan, always covering a certain part of her face. In truth, she was his deadliest servant.
"Perhaps I do not underestimate our enemy," she began, "But rather have a tremendous amount of faith in you, my lord."
That caused him to laugh outright, his eyes twinkling maliciously. "Flattery will get you no where, my beautiful sorceress. I know very well that you hate me, and that your hate is only surpassed by your desire to be free once more."
Kagura chose not to respond, but instead simply bowed her head, telling him he was right. She had been the daughter of a simple farmer once, along with her little sister, Kanna, but he had seen her potential to serve him, and so had tempted her with promises of power, wealth, and riches, and before she had known what was happening, she had literally sold her soul into his hands, along with the soul of her sister. He now had a hold on her life that nothing could break...his death meant her own, and as such she could never exact her revenge.
"What do you think of the situation, Kagura? Should I attack now? Or should I start to let them hope first that they can actually win? Which would be the crueler fate?" He asked, though he cared not what she thought. He just wanted to see if she was still as sharp as usual.
She bowed lower, hiding the scowl that marred her otherwise beautiful features by raising her fan higher. "You are cruel, my lord. I would not want to be your foe on the battle field." She rose to her feet, once more in control of her emotions. "Whatever you decide, I am sure it will bring about the suffering of many."
He nodded. "Indeed...I think I'll let them get closer before I do anything about this little problem. After all, it's been a long time since I've had a real challenge. But once they get too close, I'll send you to deal with them."
"As you wish, my lord," she bowed respectfully and moved away once he'd made it clear he was done with her by turning around and staring once more out at the hills and valleys of the land before him.
In truth, he knew Inuyasha was the least of his problems. As Kagura had pointed out, he was merely a hanyou. The true threat lay in the Western Lands, where the elder full demon brother still lived.
"Off the grand-daughter now!"
"Father!" Asukino, also known as Mrs.Higurashi, shooed grandfather away from the dark living room, along with Sota, barely supressing her laughter.
She smiled as she saw the dog eared boy, she had grown to love as a son, tighten his arms around her daughters waist slightly, and his ears twitch at her father's outburst. But he didn't wake.
Kagome unconsciously snuggled deeper into Inuyasha's chest, if it were at all possible, and Mrs.Higurashi grabbed a blanket that was draped over a chair in the far corner of the room. She spread it out across the two sleeping figures and kissed her daughter lightly on the forehead.
She walked over to the fire, and looked inside. A small dying ember was at the bottom, and underneath most of the logs. She took a stoke from the side on the wall, and stoked the ember. She watched as it slowly grew, and engulfed the logs, once more returning as a regular sized fire. With a content sigh, she placed the tool back on the wall and turned to the sleeping figures. With a small smile as she passed, she left the room; leaving her daughter with the man she knew she loved.
"I do not want the girl," Kikyo said coolly, glancing at Shippo. "I merely came to find Inuyasha."
"Well, you can't have him either!" Shippo cried out, his eyes defiant, and Miroku put a hand on his head.
"Calm down, Shippo. Do not forget, nobody can reach them where they are." Miroku smiled at the kit and Shippo nodded happily.
"I can tell Inuyasha is not here." She turned towards the door and stopped in the door way, holding the beads back. She turned her emotionless expression towards the monk and the taijiya, "When Inuyasha returns, I need to speak with him."
Without waiting for any sort of response, she walked out, the beaded door swishing shut behind her.
"She's a very weird lady," Shippo pipped up. Kilala walked over to them, her twin tails twitching and nuzzled against Shippo, then Miroku, then jumped into Sango's lap. Sango smiled at her fire-cat and scratched her under her chin in appreciation.
"What do you suppose she wants," Miroku asked. He fingered his beads lightly.
"Besides taking Inuyasha to hell, and possibly killing Kagome before she does? I don't know," Sango answered, and Shippo's aqua eyes got big.
"She can't have Kagome, I wont let her." Shippo puffed his chest out heroically. Kilala wandered towards Shippo curiously and brought a tiny paw up to his chest and pushed Shippo over, deflating his chest.
"Mew?" She leapt out of Sango's lap and next to Shippo who had a bump on his head.
Miroku and Sango burst out in uncontrollable fits of laughter. Shippo, who didn't find being knocked over, the highlight of his day, sat up grumbling and mumbling. He rubbed his head, and Kilala mewed again, then curled up in his lap, as if to apologize. That wore him down, and he stroked the fire cat behind her ears and listened as she purred.
All the while, mumbling something about not fair, and she was too cute to be mad at.
Like before, Kagome was headed down town.
Before what?
Before the ambush.
Before Bobby's death.
Except ,now the only things different were that this time she had a reason for going, and she wasn't riding her bike. With all that was going on, and all that had gone right and wrong, she needed to let it out. And going back on stage for one more night would help. Whenever she was on stage, she felt as if she could release her soul and let it soar.
Jason walked silently beside her, his arm protectively around her waist. He knew how difficult things had been for her and readily accepted to come with her. Now, her arm was also around him, hooking her fingers in his belt loop.
In this part of town, this late at night, it was best for all the girls to walk with a guy, as if you two were an item. So to keep one out of danger.
The night was dark, a full moon looming over their heads illuminated the street they walked on, but was simultaneously partially covered by stormy clouds. The air was warm and sticky on their skin; holding the promise of rain. They both blended in with the night, the shadows.
Kagome wore a deep, rose red, silk halter dress that reached a little above her knees, but plunged deep in the back, all the way to the small of her back, to reveal a gang tattoo. The tattoo was black and blood red; it didn't mean what most gang tattoo's meant. It was just a sign of her rank in her gang.
Well, her and Bobby's gang.
The wore black sandals that tied around her ankles, and her raven colored hair hung down her back in loose curls; framing her face and accentuating her stormy-midnight eyes which were outlined in smoky black eye shadow. She felt strangely warm at the thought of wearing Inuyasha's favorite color.
Thinking of Inuyasha, she felt bad once again for leaving him. She longed for him to be by her side right now, instead of Jason, not that she didn't love Jason, it was just that Inuyasha was her boyfriend, Jason was her best friend. She sighed. She loved them both, but yet they were both tied to emotions she was struggling with.
Jason was tied to Bobby, and Inuyasha was tied to Naraku, not to mention Kikyo. She didn't expect Inuyasha to run off with Kikyo, but the girl still made her heart beat faster at the prospect of being able to drag Inuyasha into the depths of Hell anytime she wanted.
She was consciously aware of a holster wrapped around her thigh, holding a small hand gun. She didn't expect she would need it, and knew she would never kill anyone; it was more of a security blanket. The gun held only blanks, and the safety latch was locked in place.
Jason wore faded black jeans with a muscle t-shirt and a leather jacket. His ice blue eyes were kind, yet piercing, and his dirty blonde hair was disheveled.
Only she knew he had a gun in a hidden pocket inside his jacket. And, one tucked in-between his back and the waist band of his jeans.
Jason had no qualms about killing someone, that is, if they threatened him or someone he loved. He had done it before, protecting Bobby, then turned around and did it again, protecting Kagome. She didn't like the fact that he could kill someone, but she loved him nonetheless and didn't try to force him away from it.
He looked down at he and smiled. She returned it with a smile of her own, the street lights flickering over their faces as they walked.
They stopped walking, their gazes fixed on the one place she never thought she would go to again. At least not with out Bobby.
Planet Bang.;The place where Bobby was murdered.; Where she watched him die; Where his life slipped through her fingers, and she could do absolutely nothing.
Jason's voice broke her from her thoughts. "Ready?" He asked, still staring at the double doors, as if to burn a hole in it. Kagome could see the raw pain in his eyes, and knew he was thinking the same thing she was.
"No," She answered honestly. "Never will be," She sighed and tightened her arm around him, as if frightened. "But I need to let loose some emotion before I loose it."
Jason smiled at her attempt at lightening the mood and he squeezed her waist in affection. The both nodded slightly to each other, stepped forward, pushed open the double doors, and stepped into the dry ice arena.
"Wench."
Inuyasha growled again, and shifted in his chair. He looked up and to the left. Mrs.Higurashi was walking down the stairs, humming happily, and carrying something in her hands.
She walked in front of him and placed the cap on his head. He growled again, and when he reached up to pull it off, she grabbed his wrists gently.
"That's the only way you can go find my daughter." She smiled softly at him, and he blushed slightly, smiling back. Mrs.Higurashi cared for him like he was her son, and he never understood why. He didn't mind, he actually liked the idea. His smile turned into a small frown and he looked up at her.
"But your not supposed to let me leave?...." Inuyasha looked at the woman he had come to love as a mother, and saw the mischievous glint in her eyes.
She was a tall, slim woman with short raven colored hair. Inuyasha could see Kagome in her face, and saw the same gently, caring eyes in both women.
"Yes, but after all, I am human, and you are a hanyou.....so you could easily slip away without my knowledge." She winked at him and he blushed again. "I can see how much you care for my daughter, and I'm sure Kagome wouldn't mind you hearing her sing. It's what she does when she feels to emotional."
His cheeks were still pink, and he looked up at her curiously, as she released his wrists and started playing with her apron string. "Um...what do you mean sing? Kagome sings?"
Mrs.Higurashi chuckled. "You mean she hasn't told you?" She smiled gently and changed the subject. "Go on now, Inuyasha. Just follow her scent. Mean while, I will be in the kitchen, not knowing you left. Or planned on leaving." She winked at him again, then disappeared into the other room.
After a second, she peeked her head out. Her face, which was teasing earlier, was now serious. "Please be careful, Inuyasha/ And I trust you to keep Kagome safe."
Inuyasha nodded grimly and awkwardly stood up and gave her hug. He knew it was totally out of character for him, but he saw the worry etched in her face and she clung to him for a moment, then straightened up. She adjusted his cap and patted his cheek.
"Hurry."
"Right."
Without another word, Inuyasha was off, following Kagome's scent.
Jason stood back stage with her until it was her turn. Right now, their was another band on stage, and Kagome waited to go after them.
She remembered the last time she was here. IT was with Bobby and his band. She normally stood in the crowd and cheered them on, but that was the third time she had been on stage with them, and she loved it. This time, she didn't have Bobby's band.
"Kagome!"
Jason yanked her hand gently but firmly and she looked up at him stunned. "What is it?"
"It's your turn."
She felt like a bucket of ice water washed over her body. She wasn't ready. Bobby wasn't here this time to root her on. But Jason is, she thought with a smile. Quickly gathering her courage, she headed towards the stairs that led to the stage.
Jason followed her to the top of the stairs, till they got to the side entrance, their vision blocked by a curtain, then leaned down and kissed her cheek.
"Knock em' dead."
She nodded dumbly, and walked on stage. She crossed to the middle and stood in front of the mike, smiling sheepishly at the crowd as they erupted with cheers, claps, whistles and stomps.
The ground shook slightly at the jostling of bodies and the pounding of feet, and the crowd quieted as the voice of the DJ took over the loud speakers.
"She's back, and she's looking as sexy as ever! Please welcome Kagome Higurashi, with Slipped Away dedicated to Bobby."
He needn't say Bobby's last name, because everyone new Bobby; whether personally or by reputation. Some girls cheered her and awed her for the sweet sentiment.
Kagome blushed and the music started. She let the beginning notes of the piano take her to a place of serenity in her mind. In her minds eye, the Goshinkbu Tree floated across her vision. That was her serene place.
The dry ice curled around her ankles and the different colored lasers flashed over her, illuminating her body on the dark stage, with reds, yellows, blues, greens, oranges, pinks and purples.
She heard the pre-notes of her beginning, waited a beat, opened her mouth and started the song.
Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you, miss you so bad
I don't forget you, oh it's so sad
(Pre-chorus) I hope you can hear meI remember it clearly
(Chorus) The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same
Ooooh
Na na la la la na na
I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't
(Pre Chorus)
(Chorus)
I had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can't take it
It wasn't fake
It happened, you passed by
Now your gone, now your gone
There you go, there you go
Somewhere I can't bring you back
Now your gone, now your gone
There you go, there you go,
Somewhere your not coming back
(Chorus)
Nah nah, nah
nah nah, nah nah
I miss you
Her eyes were closed, her hands holding the mike close to her lips. Her voice floated, and carried throughout the room.
He watched in stunned appreciation as she sang. The smoky substance that was around her feet, slowly curled up and around her legs, abdomen, chest, and face; circling her as if her emotions were dancing.
Just as she stopped, holding her last note, the crowed erupted with applause so loud, his ears flattened to his head underneath the hat.
He was about to call her name, when a mans voice boomed over that speakers system. But before he could talk, the crowd started chanting.
"More! More! More! More! More!"
He saw Kagome open her eyes in surprise and blush. He grinned stupidly and was shocked momentarily, as her eyes met his.
"Inuyasha...."
He heard her whisper his name and smiled at. A genuine smile; a loving smile.
"My Kagome," he whispered softly.
Kagome sighed in relief as the DJ finally regained control of the crowd, but blood ran cold when he turned to look at her.
"One more song for the eager crowd, Kagome?" The DJ smiled at her as, once again, the crowd went wild.
She nodded, walked over to him, wrote down the song and dedication to on a sheet of paper, then handed it to him
Just as she was about to cross back to the middle of the stage, she heard her name. She turned and looked at the person who called her name; the voice was very familiar.
"Maori!"
Her friend stood in the crowd, her hair spiked red at the tips. She wore low rise -very low, she noted- hip hugging jeans with a shirt that read:
I ran into my ex-boyfriend
the other dayPut it in reverse
and did it again.
Kagome laughed and leaned down to hug her friend.
"I'll talk to you at the end of the show, call me," Kagome whispered. Then she straightened up and went into the center of the stage.
The DJ came on once more. "Give it up for Kagome on the vocals, and Jason Morgan for the piano! With the song Heaven, dedicated to," the DJ squinted at the paper. "Inuyasha."
He blanched. She did what?
For him?
A song?
He shook his head, his silver hair falling across his shoulders and down his back. His molten amber gaze met her stormy midnight, hers more pronounced because of her smoky eye shadow.
The music started, and she never broke their heated gaze, as she started the song, her voice, once again filling the room.
Baby, you're all that I wan't
When you're lying here in my arms (my arms)
I'm finding it hard to believe (believe)
We're in heaven
We're in heaven
Oh, thinking about our younger years
There was only you and me
We were young and wild and free
Now, nothing can take you away from me
We've been down that road before
But that's over now (over now)
You keep me coming back for more
-[CHORUS]-
Baby, you're all that I want
When you're lying here in my arms
I'm finding it hard to believe (believe)
We're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see (to see)We're in heaven
We're in heaven
Now, nothing can change
What you mean to me (oh)
There's a lot that I could say
But just hold me now (hold me now)
'Cause our love will light the way
-[CHORUS]-
Now our dreams are coming true
Through the good times
And the bad
I'll be standing there by you
We're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see (to see)
We're in heaven
Ohh, ohh, ohh
Ohh, ohh, ohh
We're in heaven
(Heaven)
She ran down the steps, wondering where Jason got to. He was supposed to be waiting for her.She was eager to see Inuyasha thought, and pushed away the thoughts. She was eager to see him, but also nervous, because he had just witnessed her night life. Her wild side.
She stopped running too late, and collided with Inuyasha. He quickly wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her to his chest before she could loose her balance.
"You okay?" He asked gruffly, aware -and mildly annoyed- of all the stares.
She nodded and then gasped. Without warning, she grabbed Inuyasha's hand and pulled him into a small closet. She pulled the door shut behind her pushing Inuyasha against the far back, and pressing herself up against him.
Inuyasha blushed furiously and was emmesly grateful for the darkness. "Kagome, I-,"
"Shhh!" She pressed her fingers against his lips. She tried not to notice the tangling of their hips, and his breath grazing her fingers.
"I'll explain later." Once she heard footsteps pass the door, she took his hand and started to walk out, but Inuyasha pulled her back and looked down at her.
"Was that song for me?" He asked hesitantly. Looking into her eyes. She nodded and blushed.
"Yes."
He leaned down and kissed her gently at first, then passionately and she moaned sightly, then broke their connection. She gasped as he started to trail feather light kisses down her neck and she tried to pull away from him but hit the wall. She laughed and looked at him.
"We have to stop."
He mock pouted, but complied and they walked out of the closet, trying to look as casual as they could.
Kagome was blushing furiously and Inuyasha was wearing a stupid grin on his face. "C'mon dog boy," she teased and he nipped at her neck one last time before smiling and lazily wrapping his arm around her waist.
The hall way was empty and Kagome knew, had it been busy, Inuyasha wouldn't have done any of that. He was shy and so was she, but thats why she let herself enjoy the fact that he was openly showing his affection.
Once they got outside and started walking, Kagome noticed a familiar long black limousine. She watched as the driver door opened and Joe stepped out.
"Mademoiselle Kagome," Joe said, bowing slightly.
"Joe!" Kagome leapt over to him and embraced him happily.
He smiled in return, and kissed her on both cheeks, like always. Kagome returned the kiss, like always, and then motioned towards Inuyasha who was on the boarder line of being confused by their action, and being mad that the guy kissed her. But Kagome looked so happy, and at ease with the guy, he knew she wasn't attracted to him like that.
"Joe, this is Inuyasha."
Joe nodded, "Nice to meet you, Sir Inuyasha."
Inuyasha just grunted but nodded nonetheless and Joe smiled. He looked back at Kagome when she spoke.
"Joe, why are you sitting-,"
A 'oof' and a thump broke off her sentence, and she looked at Inuyasha. He was lying face down in the concrete, a string of curse words running from his mouth, but inaudible by the ground.
"Inuyasha! Im so sorry!" She knelt down next to him, and helped him up.
"Feh." He brushed himself off, looking away.
Joe, who was utterly confused, just smiled and opened the door. "My lady," he said elegantly.
"Sorry Joe, but im supposed to meet Jason." She gave him an apologetic smile.
"Madame, Sire Jason is the one who called me. He asked me to tell you he is sorry, but his shipment came in, and he will tell call you later."
Kagome shrugged, voiced her thanks, and got into the limousine pulling a reluctant Inuyasha with her.
Once the car door was shut, the car started moving, and Joe had put up the black window after asking where to go, Inuyasha pulled Kagome into his lap, and buried his face in her hair. Inhaling her scent, he growled softly. He spoke into her hair, his voice muffled slightly, "Gods above, I love you."
Kagome smiled, then turned and touching his cheek with her finger, kissed him gently. "I love you too."
TO BE CONTINUED