I'm back! Scholl starts tomorrow and I'm so nervous, I'M GOING TO BE A FRESHMAN! Scary, ne? Any way here it goes.
Disclaimer: I no own Inu Yasha, I no own Inu Yasha.
- - Chapter Five - Almost Happy - - - -
Miroku stood at Kagome's front door. He was undecided about whether or not he should give Kagome the note from Sesshomaru. The lure was strong, but he respected Kagome and Sesshomaru too much to read the note. Sighing he knocked on the door and waited for someone to answer. He sifted his feet as an icy wind blew around him.
The door creaked open slightly and then opened wider. Musou looked up at him both wariness and relief. Miroku was instantly on alert.
"Where's Kagome?" He asked.
"She... she fainted," Musou answered.
Miroku came inside and Musou closed the door. Miroku looked Musou and Musou pointed up the stairs. Miroku nodded and went up the stairs and into Kagome's room. Juroumaru sat on the bed. Miroku came closer and saw that a pale Kagome was lying under the covers.
"What happen?" Miroku asked sharply.
"We found her unconscious in the living room. The butler said that the phone had rang a few minutes before," Juroumaru answered.
Miroku nodded and looked down at Kagome. She was uncommonly pale. There were still traces of the dark smudges under her eyes. With her broken wrist and her obvious pregnancy, she looked even more delicate than usual. The sight of her raised a large amount of brotherly protection from him. Looking at Juroumaru he could see the same look in his eyes.
Looking down at Kagome, Miroku saw that her eyes were fluttering open. The eyes were hazy, but soon focused on his face. He could see sadness and terror in her eyes.
"What's wrong Kagome?" He asked.
"They loose. They're all wandering the streets," she said.
"Who?" Miroku inquired, although he knew whom they were talking about.
"Hojo and Naraku, and all of them, except Kikyo. S-she's dead," Kagome replied.
"I've got to make a phone call," Juroumaru said abruptly.
They watched as Juroumaru stood and left. Miroku knew there was something odd about the whole scenario. Kagome was in deep thought, could the person in the alleyway have been Hojo? Or perhaps Naraku? She felt naked fear run through her as she remembered one detail. Her face paled considerably. Miroku noticed immediately.
"Kagome?" He questioned.
"Sesshomaru isn't here to protect me this time," she whispered.
Miroku was pained at those words. Even though, for all she knew, Sesshomaru had abandoned her because he no longer loved her, she still had faith in him. Her first thought had been that only Sesshomaru could protect her. Miroku cursed inwardly, he couldn't do anything now but give her his message.
"Kagome, this letter was in my mail box and it's for you," Miroku handed her the note.
"But why was it at your house?" Kagome asked puzzled.
"I don't know, read it. I'll be right back."
Miroku stood and went out of the room, he was going to get a cup of hot tea or coco for Kagome.
Juroumaru
He took out his cell phone as soon as he was out of the door, he quickly went down the stairs and handed the phone to Musou. Musou took it silently and dialed.
"Kagome knows about the escape," Musou said into the phone.
Juroumaru smiled Musou had been listening on the other side of the door.
"Miroku is with her."
Juroumaru wondered if they should be wary of the man. He did seem to know a little too much, but he didn't know what they were doing, did he?
"Okay."
Juroumaru wondered what their orders would be.
"Why?"
Wincing he watched as Musou gave a pained expression and held the phone way from his ear. Musou shouldn't have questioned the orders. Juroumaru could hear the person shouting on the other side of the phone from where he stood.
"You runt don't you dare question me!" The voice from the phone said.
Grumbling quietly he put the phone back to his ear.
"Anything else?" Musou asked politely.
Juroumaru smiled widely, Musou was so funny to watch. Musou turned and glared at him. Then he hung up the phone and tossed it to him. Juroumaru caught it and smiled.
"Well?" Juroumaru asked in anticipation.
"We have been ordered to keep her away from the other girls. I have no idea why, I got shouted at when I asked," Musou answered.
"And?" Juroumaru prodded.
"He wants to be closer to Kagome. He's going to stay with us," Musou finished.
"But we don't need another room mate, the place is small enough," Juroumaru complained.
"Too bad."
Miroku
Miroku was about to go down the stairs when he heard Juroumaru and Musou talking. He decided to listen in, they were both suspicious anyway.
"Well?" He could hear Juroumaru say.
"We have been ordered to keep her away from the other girls. I have no idea why, I got shouted at when I asked," Musou answered.
"And?" Juroumaru prodded.
"He wants to be closer to Kagome. He's going to stay with us," Musou finished.
"But we don't need another room mate, the place is small enough," Juroumaru complained.
"Too bad," Musou said
Miroku was worried now. Something was defiantly going on. He straightened and walked down the stairs. He pretended that he didn't hear their conversation.
"Hey guys," he greeted cheerily.
"Hi," Musou replied.
Juroumaru simply nodded. Miroku went into the kitchen, both guys followed him curiously. Miroku rummaged in a cabinet and took out a mug. He filled it with water and out it in the microwave.
"I'm going to make some tea for Kagome," Miroku explained.
Musou nodded and started looking for the tea bags. Juroumaru took out the sugar. Together the tea was finished in two minutes.
Kagome
Kagome waited until Miroku shut the door before opening the letter. She read the letter aloud into the empty room.
"Sesshomaru, if you wish for your dear, little Kagome to remain unharmed you will abandon her. If you should decide to remain, I must warn you that I am close and you will not be able to stop me from hurting, and possibly killing her. Or perhaps something worse. Doesn't it kill you to know she's in danger and not being able to help her? I will have revenge," Kagome read.
Kagome put the letter down and stared into space. Suddenly she jumped out of bed and rushed down the stairs. She tripped on the bottom step and closed her eyes waiting for impact. Strong hands grabbed her and she looked up. Juroumaru was frowning down at her. Miroku was behind him carrying a mug and Musou was behind him holding a jar of sugar.
"Why are you out of bed?" Juroumaru practically shouted.
"Sorry, but I could stay. He still loves me!" Kagome bubbled.
Now Musou was frowning. On the other hand an unholy grin stretched across Miroku's face. He handed her the tea and she went to the table. She took the sugar from Musou and prepared her tea. A smile on her face, Musou though she was almost glowing. Miroku looked wistful.
"She looks almost happy," he said.
Juroumaru nodded and sighed, she wouldn't be truly happy unless Sesshomaru returned to her.
Sesshomaru
He was driving. He hated driving alone, he didn't know why, but he did. Especially after he had started dating Kagome.
"Soon, Kagome. We'll be together soon," he promised.
Somewhere Else
In the room where the shadow used to lurk, the sun shone merrily through the windows. The desk and furniture was gone. There was no sign that such an evil presence had ever been there. Save the dark spot on the beige carpet. It was fascinating, the brownish red, in comparison to the stark beige of the carpet. It innocently laid there, a mother's worst nightmare. Or maybe something more, blood.
It seemed that even though the shadow had moved on, he had left a mark. Maybe no one would notice the maid that had been rape and brutally slaughtered, in the bathtub.
Elsewhere
In a new dark and murky room the shadow lurked. He had been forced to move out of his old lair. He hadn't the money to keep the place, he wasn't able to hold a job any more. So he had moved in with his informants. He heaved a sigh, it was for the better he supposed. This room was closer to his toy.
He had gotten revenge on the woman who had told him he had to move out. The shadow chuckled darkly. Yes, he was defiantly the vengeful sort.
- - End Chapter - - - -
Akikazu: Shadow, scary.
Kejie: - Raises brow -
Akikazu: - glares - Any way tell me who you think the shadow and his informants are. If at least five people get it right I'll write another Kag/Sess story. I told Kejie who they are so I won't cheat. I'll give you a clue.
It's not an obvious answer
Akikazu: Isn't that helpful?
Kejie: - sarcastically - Sure.
Akikazu: I know!
Kejie: It's...
Akikazu: - gags Kejie - If you tell I will have to kill you!
Kejie: Uph ung!
Akikazu: Bye people!
