"…Blazing in the Night Sky." –Chapter Eleven: It's a Start
Opening her eyes slowly, Kagome was greeted by the soft sunshine of a new morning and a soft breeze that floated through an open window somewhere in the room. Outside, she could hear birds singing in the trees around her house, their happy tune blending with the swishing of autumn trees.
"Was it all a dream," She asked her self in a low murmur, turning over to see the empty spot in the bed beside her. Unalarmed, for it wasn't unusual for Inuyasha to wake up before her sometimes, she smiled softly, thinking that the events of yesterday, or yesterday at all for that matter, surely must not have happened. "Inuyasha…leaving the bed curtains open again…"
Sitting up, she raised her arms above her head and stretched, groaning as the muscles in her back and arms strained. Then, swinging her legs over the side of the bed, she stood and walked into the bathroom, turning on the sink fossit as she held her hands under the cold water and splashed it on her face. Feeling more refreshed and awake now, Kagome grabbed a towel to dry herself before pulling a robe from a hook on the door to pull over her pajamas.
But as she slipped an arm through a sleeve, something did not feel right, for what was supposed to be the silky material covering her body did not slip into it as easily. Looking down at herself, she noticed se was wearing a pair of slightly dirtied blue jeans and a light sweatshirt. Gasping, she turned once more toward the sink to look at her reflection in the mirror, shrieking when her memories from the day before flooded back into her mind.
Taking quick steps back, she crashed into the shower door and slid down it to sit on the floor just as Inuyasha came plundering into the bathroom, a look of concern pasted onto his features. Gazing up at him with despair, Kagome opened her mouth and said through tears. "It really did happen! They're gone, our children are gone!"
Raising her hands to cover her face, Kagome began to sob as she felt her husband kneel down beside her to gather her into his arms, rocking back and forth slowly to try and comfort his broken hearted wife.
"Shh," He was saying to her in a soft voice, "It will be alright Kagome, we'll find them, I'll find them for you, for us…I promise it will be alright." Nodding slowly, Kagome wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face into the crook of his neck.
Once Kagome had recovered from her hysterics, all though how, Inuyasha did not know, he had gone downstairs to sit on the recliner and wait as she changed into new clothes. Picking up the paper he had fetched from the front step but not been able to open since at that moment he'd heard his wife's scream, he now did, turning to the front page to see what the latest news.
Sighing in annoyance, he realized it was them, for a picture of Kagome crying in his arms was printed right smack dab on the front page. "Whoopty dee…," He muttered softly and tossed the paper back onto the coffee table, raising a hand to rub his temples just as Kagome descended the stairs.
Lifting his head as she walked by, he frowned at her back as she made her way to the kitchen. "What are you doing," He asked, puzzled. "Why, making breakfast of course," She replied softly, offering him a weak smile before she disappeared behind the counter to pull out a pan.
Standing, he walked to the breakfast counter and sat down on a bar stool, crossing his arms as he leaned his chin on them to watch her. "You don't have to do this you know," He then said as she reappeared with a pan in one hand and a bowl in the other. Sighing, she replied, pausing for a moment as she set them on the counter. "Yes I do, it will help me keep my mind off of things."
Nodding in understanding, Inuyasha got up to go sit on the couch and pick up the paper once more. "I already called Miroku, and he's going to call Sango. We're picking up Rin and Sesshoumaru on our way to Mr. Ondori's farm," He called to her, his eyes running aimlessly over the words of the page he was not really reading.
It was hard to remain concentrated on things for him, he was surprised even at the fact that he could stay this calm, but if nothing else, it was for Kagome. So smirking faintly, he thought to himself, nonmaliciously, "Silly women, always need the men for stepping stones."
As soon as they had eaten breakfast, they climbed into the forest green Jeep that Kagome still hand, and had miraculously been able to keep in shape, and drove down the road to his half brother, Sesshoumaru's house. Once both he and Rin had joined them, they drove the hour long route to Mr.Ondori's farm.
Pulling into the winding driveway, the parked beside the dark purple Mercedes that was already there, along with the bright red truck belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Ondori. Climbing out, they all made their way to the front door, where Inuyasha stepped forward to ring the bell once.
Not long after the sing song sound of the door bell had ended, the round slightly somber face of Mrs. Ondori appeared, allowing them to enter the forest green house. "Welcome, welcome all of you," She said in a high pitched voice as both Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha to wince at the pain it caused their sensitive ears. "Oh Delra, quit chattering and just show them into the parlor," A surly voice said somewhere from behind her.
Sighing, she lowered her head for a moment and shook it slowly then raised it once more and gave them sympathetic smiles as she turned, motioning for them to follow. Slowly, they made their way from the entry to a medium sized room, comfortably furnished to make it look homey.
To one side, Miroku and Sango sat together on the couch and opposite of them, on the other side of the room, sat what looked to be a human sized rooster, leaned back in a comfy recliner. Unable to tear their eyes away, for no one had really seen Mr. Ondori before, the newly arrived group stared at him with wide eyes.
"What," He hissed in annoyance, giving them a dark look. Shaking their head, they all stuttered their apologies before he stood, grumbling curses under his breath. "Well," He began, clapping his beak as he turned his gaze upon Inuyasha and Kagome who stood closely together, "First off, I'd like to say that I am truly sorry for your loss." Sighing, Inuyasha could see Kagome smile every so faintly out of the corner of his eye as she opened her mouth and replied, "Thank you, Mr. Ondori, and thank you for allowing us to reservoir in your house before we begin our search."
Laughing, the huge chicken man placed both hands on his stout belly and gave her a toothy smile, seeming to lose his grouchiness altogether, "No problem, missy, and if there's anything I can do to help, please feel free to ask."
Nodding ecstatically, the whole group headed for the sliding glass door that would allow them to pass into the field behind the house and begin on the first step of the search, figuring out which way Naraku was taking the groups beloved children.
As soon as the sun began to show signs of disappearing, the group reformed in Ondori's back yard after splitting up to look for clues. "Well, I say we've at least got a start," Rin said, after they had all voiced their own tidbits of information. Nodding, Inuyasha thanked them all then continued to say, "Well, then I think we should start right away. Everyone pack light tonight, Sesshoumaru and Rin, you two are specifically in charge of bringing food supplies and since we can't necessarily drive a car through all these trees, we'll have to use a horse to carry it and whoever needs a mode of transportation, I can carry Kagome myself so we won't need any."
Nodding, Sesshoumaru replied softly, "Understood, we'll get things ready tonight and since I too can carry Rin on my back, unless Miroku and Sango need one, I'll get a horse ready." "Kirara is still strong enough she can carry Miroku and I," Sango added as he finished his comment.
"It's settled then," Inuyasha finished, "We'll meet here an hour before dawn and be ready to leave at the first rays of light, so everyone get a good nights sleep." Sighing, Miroku chuckled and everyone turned to stare at him. "It's just like eight years ago," He supplied, seeing their weird looks. And at that, everyone grew still and silent, losing themselves within their own little worlds of thought before Inuyasha finally grabbed Kagome hand and turned, pulling her along to leave.
Sighing, Sesshoumaru did the same with Rin and as he turned back, he nodded to the rest in a temporary farewell before rushing off to the car before their rides left them behind.
"Well," Sango said softly. "That's that," Miroku finished, then turned to her, taking her hands in his. "Stay with me tonight," he asked softly, his eyes staring into her pleadingly. Smiling, she shook one hand free to place it on his cheek then stood on her tip toes and kissed him gently. "Sure, why not," She answered simply, turning to leave a flabbergasted Miroku staring after her.
"You're so mean," He whined, then chased after her.
Unlocking the door for them, Inuyasha held it open for his wife as she brushed past him, looking up to give him a faint smile as she did. Sighing, he went in himself and closed the door after, locking it firmly before he followed his wife in a tired state up the stairs.
As they reached the landing, again he rushed in front of her and opened the door, then again followed her in and closed it, locking it as well. "Aren't we jumpy tonight," He heard her say softly, before disappearing into the bathroom. "Just want to be safe," He called after her, going to the windows to close the curtains.
Watching as she began to strip from her clothes, he shrugged, no big deal, and turned towards the bed, lifting up his shirt to pull it off. He expected her to climb into the shower before she too was to go to sleep, but as his shirt came half way off, a pair of arms circled around his waist as warm skin pressed itself against him.
Freezing for a moment, he just stood there before he finished removing his shirt and threw it carelessly to the laundry hamper, turning to look into the face of his mate. "Kagome," He asked, puzzled as she leaned her head against his chest. Wrapping his arms around her, he leaned his head on hers and closed his eyes in tired contentment.
It was then that he felt something sharp bite down on his nipple, causing him to wince as he became fully awake. Lifting his head, he looked back down at Kagome to see her staring back up, her teeth still lodged in the sensitive skin, with a mischievous look in her eye.
Wrinkling his brows, he opened his mouth to question her, but she cut him off before he could protest, simply saying, "Inuyasha, I just…I just can't take the stress of all this anymore…I just…I need you." Frowning, he opened his mouth after a moment of pause and whined in reply, "Oh great, so you're going to take it out on your poor defenseless husband." Grinning faintly, she laughed. "Defenseless?" Nodding, he repeated, "Defenseless."
Slowly, she began to push him backwards on the bed, forcing him backwards until he sat on the edge where as then she sat straddling his lap, arms wrapped around his neck to cling desperately to him as she pressed her lips against his.
Raising his arms, he set his hands on her bare back and slowly ran his finger tips over her smooth skin, twisting little imaginary designs all the way down until they reached her bottom where he then wrapped his arms around it and pulled her snuggly against his torso.
Against his lips, he could feel hers began to curve into a grin as she moved her hands up to grab fistfuls of his hair, kissing him more passionately as he fell back against the bed, helpless to her lustful bidding. For some reason, tonight was different from all the rest, sure it had the same movements and aggression that their little antics involved, but this night, it felt different, and sofar, Inuyasha wasn't sure whether he liked it or not.
But his thoughts were immediately cut off as Kagome rose suddenly from their kiss and slid down his body to plant wet, seductive, sucking kisses down his chest and middle, her claw like nails trailing down from his neck to stingingly drag down after them.
Leaning his head back, he squeezed his eyes shut at the sensation she was giving him, for the animalistic part that he usually played, she took and she way performing it rather well he had to admit. Then, something caused him to groan in lustful agony before his eyes snapped open and he raised his head to see Kagome, her teeth clamped so tightly on the jean fabric over his crotch, seeming now like such a miniscule covering, that it sent shivers down his spine. That was just about all he could handle for now.
"Kagome," He whispered softly, grabbing her shoulders to heave her up beside him as he turned sideways. Looking into her confused face, he smiled softly and said, "Why are you doing this?" After a few silent moments, she sighed and closed her eyes before reopening them and replying, "I feel bad for having to make you work all day, and without you we could've never found a lead so quickly…" Smirking, he puffed out his chest and said in a sarcastic tone, "Well you know, I am the best."
Leaning closer, he continued in a heated whisper in her ear, "In more then one category." Feeling her shiver in his arms and take a deep breath, he grinned faintly then took on a more soft look, "But simple...sweet...soft love tonight."
Giving him a baffled look, Kagome couldn't understand what he was doing. Though she loved the gentle love they shared at times, she had to admit that the rough endearment he sent her through at others exhilarated her beyond belief and sent her reeling through so many torments that she could barely keep from screaming and scaring the children. Plus, it was always a way to let out her blocked up stress, and that was really what she needed now. But as she looked over his shoulder to see the very last light of the sun set disappear beneath the curtains, she gasped in realization. This was his turning night. And suddenly he began to shimmer in front of her eyes.
He had never actually transformed into his human form in her presence before. Most of the time, he hid himself upstairs while it was actually happening then came down to join the rest. But now, she watched in awe as the color of his amber eyes slowly darkened into a violet color and his hair did as well, the black showing up like ink spreading through water, dying his beautiful hair into dark silk. His cute doggy ears she'd fallen in love with along with the rest of him, slowly melted away, vanishing like dust, as new, human, ones replaced them on the side of his face.
"Simple…sweet and soft love tonight," He repeated again, leaning in to kiss her gently. Smiling, she wrapped her arms around him once more and nodded in agreement, fully understanding what he meant, and fully believing that that too would relieve her of the pent up emotions she was feeling.
Yea yea, sorry about the whole mushy, lovey dovey crud, just thought id try another shot at my lemoness talent. Lol it kinda sucks, but I just look over how many pages this is and im rather surprised that I actually wrote that much XX Anyway, will get things going next chapter. Thank you, and please review! =)