Chapter 9 - The Prom
Five days later, Lexi's wounds had healed but she had a scar on her wrist that would remain for years. "Lex put your corsage over it!" Kagome yelled, she was tryingto take a picture but Lexi wouldn't stay still. Finally they were all situated then Lexi's mom called her and she turned, the flash reflected off her dress and ruined the picture. Kagome threw her hands in the air,"I give up We'll get one at the dance!" Lexi laughed and ran off she came back in a different dress that looked much better on her. She looked gorgeous in her dress, it was a purplish, blackish, silvery dress. It wasn't puffy but it wasn't flat either, it was just thin enough to show off her curves very well and had no sleeves or halter. Her hair was curled and put up into a bun with a beautiful purple flower in it and her dangly earrings were silver strands with a diamond at the end. She had a glittery purple eyeshadow on and glitter sprinkled on her cheeks. She had on purple highheeled shoes that fit comfily and sleek blackish purple gloves. Kagome was wearing a beautiful emerald green dress that had spagetti straps with rhinestones laced into the straps, her hair was curled and flowed over her shoulders she was going single as was Inuyasha but Inuyasha was the only one that minded. Sango had on a pretty magenta halter dress that was very sleek and dangly diamond earrings that shone in the light. Ayame's dress was a simple metallic silver dress with long sleeves that got bigger as they went down her arm. Her vibrant red hair was straightened and curled behind her ears. Rin's dress a light blue and and had thick straps that went just over her shoulder, her hair was put into a fancy braid at the back of her head and little flowers were braided in with her hair. All the guys just wore black tuxedos.
As soon as they got there Lexi found Naraku and they went out on the deck. Kagome went to find her singles group, and Inuyasha stayed where the deck was in his veiw. Everyone else got on the dance floor and the cruise liner took off.
Lexi leaned against the rail, she shivered as the wind tickled her bare back. Naraku still hadn't come back with the drinks. She stood up straight and beganto turn around when she felt two hands grab her shoulders hard, she knew who it was but she din't bother fighting back. Soon she heard Naraku's voice, "You worthless brat! Why don't you just jump off the boat!" She planted his foot in her back and slammed her into the railing. She didn't scream or fight back, she just sat there crying and screaming inside her head. Naraku ripped the dress her mom had worked so hard to buy and tore her hair down yelling at her that she was worthless. he beat on her for about ten more minutes until Inuyasha finally goy Yura to go away. Kikyo had sent her to keep him from saving Lexi. He charged over to Naraku and socked him in the face. Now naraku got beat up and then Inuyasha sent him inside. Lexi flinched expecting Naraku to beat her but a pair of warm familiar arms lifted her gently and placed her on the bench. Lexi looked up to see Inuyasha sit next to her and put his coat on her shoulders. He saw the big ugly yellow bruises all over her and flinched, 'She didn't sream at all! wow.' he lost his thoughts when he heard a small voice that was Lexi's " Why did you stop him?" Inuyasha looked at Lexi stunned, "Well what did you want me to do? Let him kill you?" Lexi nodded ever so slightly and Inuyasha turned her head to face him,"Lexi I'd never do that! Why didn't you fight back!" She looked at him and tears silently started rolled down her cheeks, "Part of me felt I deserved it and the other part told me that this was what all boyfriends do but I knew that was a lie and I started believing what he said to me. I'm so sorry Yasha!" she was now wailing and Inuyasha got her to calm down with a couple jokes. They just sat there on the bench and every once in a while Lexi would convince Inuyasha to do a silly dance with her. Finally they sat down and Lexi gave Inuyasha the real reason she didn't fight,"I was too stunned to move,("Duh!" Punch"Ow!") and I really think it was punishment because I picked him when I could've picked you. At least you wouldn't hurt me in anyway besides stepping on my toes when we danced." They laughed nadLexi cuddled up to him, he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and Lexi whispered,"Inuyasha?" "Yes Lex?""D-do you still like me? Enough to like date me?" He looked at her "Yeah, I do," Inuyasha leaned in and kissed Lexi.
Dark meanwhile was inside and he saw Naraku, before he knew it Naraku was right next to him talkingto Kikyo, "Inuyasha interrupted but for the most part, my date is done." Dark lifted naraku up by his collar,"Where is Lexi and what did you do to her!?" Kikyo laughed, "He got rid of her for us baby!" Dark threw Naraku down and dropped Kikyo like a dead thing, then he ran to the deck just in toim to see Lexi and Inuyasha break away from their kiss. he walked over and sat on the edge of the bench next to her, "Are you alright?" Lexi turned away from himand Inuyasha nodded over her shoulder. lexi turned and stared at the bank they were quickly approaching, Dark leaned in and whispered in her ear,"Lexi I hope he treats you better than I ever did. I was blind and wrong to be mean to you. You deserve the best, you deserve a good guy like Yash. I hope you love him. Bye Lexi" With that he got up and left. Lexi just let Inuyasha lift her into his arms and get in line to get off the boat. She stared as Dark disappeared into the crowd, "Dark, my Domosai, I'm sorry. I'll love you always." she let a tear fall and fell asleep in Inuyasha's arms.