AN: I would like to thank my reviewers Versus-E, InuKago-forever, Kawaii-CherryWolf, FredTheBlueDuck, Shaeya Sedjet, Hopeformore. Thank you so much for your support and appreciation of my work. I hope this will help answer some of your questions.

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Song of My Soul

Part Four

Here he was setting in his car in the driveway of his house while the rain beat down outside. A lump had formed in his throat that was hard to swallow. What was he supposed to do? To tell his father he was afraid to come here because he just had a dream, no a nightmare about this exact situation would make him look like a coward. His father was full inu youkai and feared little but Inuyasha was sure if his father had the same nightmares that he did every night then Inutaisho might feel a bit of compassion to his plight. But then again he felt he was being a weeny too so how could he blame his father. He was only concerned because he loved him.

He thought that perhaps he could get Miroku or Sango to come but then realized how dumb that idea was. Miroku was in a cast from his toes to the middle of his hip from a hiking accident and there was no way he would allow Sango to come. Beside Inuyasha didn't want her to be in any danger just in case it was a burglar or Kikyo. He shuttered at the thought of it being Kikyo. Even now his skin crawled at the thought of her touching him.

A popping noise outside the car sent another shiver of dejavu through his body. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. This was stupid. If this was actually the dream then he knew what to expect right. Since he knew then he would be ready. While gritting his teeth, he jumped out of his car and ran toward the front door. It was unlocked as he suspected so he stepped in quietly then shut it just like in the dream. So far so good. The glow of the fireplace flickered in the living room just as he remembered it. He stiffened his back and forced the feelings of reluctance out of his mind. He could do this. It was not that hard, after all he was half demon not some wimpy human.

He had to restrain a snort as he walked past the place he remembered that he had been over whelmed by her scent. Yes he had to admit it was there but now he had a new prospective on the situation. When he reached the corner of the wall where he could see the room more clearly it was exactly as the dream. He didn't waist time looking around and centered his attention on the fireplace. There was the body in the blanket. His nerves were starting to shake again. Calmly he forced himself to take a few deep breaths to steady himself. That enticing scent of cherry blossoms and vanilla filled his nostrils when he stepped forward but this time it helped to calm him even more. His eyebrows furrowed under his thick bangs and he scowled. This was different from the dream.

The soft sound of a sob reached his ears and put him back on track. Gritting his teeth he made his feet go forward as quietly as he could until he was standing over the blanketed form. His mind raced with the different scenarios he could play out right now trying to settle on the best one. He wanted it to be Kagome so bad his heart felt like it would burst but he couldn't allow himself to dream like that any more.

"Inuyasha." Her soft sweet voice sobbed out breaking the fearsome resolve he had worked up in his nerves. 'God, I'm gonna die.' He thought as he kneeled down next to her trembling body. He leaned over as far as he could while supporting himself with his left hand. These feelings felt so stupid but he had to see her face. He had to make sure now. His heart couldn't wait any longer. His left hand landed on smooth plastic causing him to look down. There under his hand lay her opened photo album. The one she had been putting pictures in since they were kids. Well this certainly wasn't in his dream. Pushing it to the side, he returned his attention to the sobbing woman next to him. Slowly he brushed away the silky black hair with nervous fingers.

"Kagome?" He heard himself whisper. His answer was a hiccup as the head began to turn so he could get a better look at the face. His heart began to pound loudly and his ears were twitching with anxiety.

"Inuyasha?" Her voice was clearer now but he could still hear the uncertainty in it. A small hand reached up and wiped the bangs from her eyes. Blue eyes stared into his amber ones and he thought his heart would come out his throat. All he could do was stare at her beautiful face in disbelief. "Please . . . " she sobbed, "please tell me you aren't a dream. I. . . .I can't . . . take it." She pleaded with a broken voice. His instincts took over and he gathered her into his aching arms burying her face in his chest as he cradled her against him.

"No Kagome . . . I'm here." Was all his cracking voice could say as his own tears slipped down from his eyes. Gently he kissed the top of her head and rocked her back and forth while rubbing her back soothingly. 'Mine.' His heart whispered to each beat of his blood. A calm wave of relief flowed over him all the way to his soul and settled the angry emotions that had been his life for the last two years. She was safe in his arms once again and he would fight all the demons of hell before she would leave again. She shivered slightly and began to notice that the room was fairly chilly. "Come on hon, I'll take you to Dad's where it is warmer." He started to stand but her hand clutched his arm tightly.

"No . . . I want to stay here. I want this to last. I don't want to hurt any more." The pleading in her voice broke his heart but he knew it was too cold here for her to stay much longer and not get sick.

"Kagome, don't give me any problems. I don't want to argue with you so just once do as I ask." He held her closer as she shivered. "Your cold and there isn't any heat here. I'll take you to Dad's where it is warm." He stood up and this time she didn't fight him. He stopped and picked up her coat and purse off the chair where she had laid them. He stepped out into the wet night air and took a deep breath. All he could smell was Kagome and it made his heart soar. He could drown in her scent and die a happy hanyou. He smiled to himself then checked to be sure the door was locked before lifting her in his arms bridal style and making a dash to the car. Inuyasha didn't see the black limo that was parked down the street from his house as he pulled out of the drive. He didn't see the dark eyes that watched as he drove away.

Naraku watched out the window with an emotion that felt close to jealousy as he watched Inuyasha carry Kagome out of the house and put her in the car. 'Damn it all!' He cursed in his mind. 'If only I had gotten here first. This will make things harder.' He fumed but calmed himself quickly. The last two years would not be for nothing if he could help it. With a tap on the window he signaled the driver to pull out. "Stay far enough so he doesn't see us." He instructed smoothly. He didn't know why he was following them. Their destination was fairly evident from the reports he received on Inuyasha's activities over the last two years. The hanyou had not changed his routine in the slightest over that time. Even when he kicked Kikyo out on her butt the half-demon didn't change his daily course of life. At the time he thought she would be able to get him to succumb to her since he seemed to be so in love with her before their marriage, but the inu youkai had stayed loyal to his mate. It was actually pathetic as far as Naraku was concerned. To allow someone to have that kind of hold over your very soul was a sign of weakness. But then Kagome was very special indeed. She was like and addiction. After everything she wouldn't let go of her loyalty and love for him either.

Not that Naraku hadn't tried. First was to gain her confidence and make her believe he was the best council for the situation. That had worked some but the next step was easier then he had thought after the meeting with Inutaisho. She was more then willing to leave the country just to get away from him. After that it had been easy to keep the two apart and keep her where abouts a secret, even from her own family. It was easy to convince her that they may tell Inuyasha where she was if she told them and that tapping the phone lines was commonly used to track people as well. He had to smile to himself. She was too trusting that is why her heart had been broken so easily.

Of course he didn't leave her to think about her problems for long. After her arrival in LA, he soon had her sent to New York to begin her new job as VP for Human Relations for the company. She spent a lot of time traveling and entertaining clients as well as arranging benefits for charities or to raise money for the politicians the company supported. She had been a very busy girl for those two years and since she was so good with people she had made many friends within the company. They all admired her. Hell he admired her for her ability to stay cheerful on the surface but he was the only one who knew what lay beneath that smile.

He took every opportunity to visit and would make it a point to bring up those dark hidden feelings and manipulate them with words to make her hate him. Over time she would have broken and become his willing puppet. Then he would have his replacement for that faithless bitch he married. Oh he had tried the money route but unlike Kikyo, Kagome was not materialistic. If she loved someone then she wouldn't care if they lived in a shack as long as she was with that person. But her emotions were something she couldn't control very well when it came to the subject of Inuyasha and Kikyo. He had found that there was a deep-rooted jealousy in her heart when it came to the relationship Inuyasha had with his ex-wife.

The thought of his ex-wife brought mixed feelings. When he first met her at that frat party in his cousin's home in Paris, he thought she was a goddess. She was so beautiful with that straight silky black hair that went below her waist. Her deep chocolate eyes were filled with majestic mystery that made him want to know her. After he did, he couldn't get enough. He had to have her for his and no one would stop him. She was easily swayed by his money and the promise that it brought. Kikyo had always wanted power but she knew little of how to control it. There were several times he would have to take control of her little temper-tantrums. She was so self absorbed and greedy. It didn't take long before he realized he had married the wrong cousin.

The car stopping brought him out of his thoughts and he looked out the window. He watched as the car pulled up to the estate next to the Sunset Shrine where Kagome's family lived. A smile formed on his lips. How amusing, the dog wouldn't let her out of his sight now. It would have been just as easy if not simpler emotionally to leave her with family. But then inu youkai were known for their protectiveness and for being stubborn. The fool probably believed he was the only one who could take care of her. He snorted at the thought. It wouldn't be too long before that belief would be shattered. 'These past two years I have taken better care of her then he ever did.' Naraku scowled as he watched the hanyou carry his precious bundle into the house. 'Let him have her for now. He will screw things up again soon enough and she still works for me. I will have what is mine again.' He tapped on the window signaling to leave. "I want them watched around the clock." He said coldly. With a nod the chauffeur picked up the phone and called it in as the pulled away.

First thing Inuyasha did was take Kagome straight up to his room. She didn't make a noise or say a word but he knew she was awake from her scent. During the ride there times he could sense the anxiety that serged through her but it would die down the minute he touched her. At least she still responded to his touch in a good way. He hoped it was a good way. Carefully he set her down on the bed then backed away. She drew the blanket tighter around her and looked around the room with searching eyes filled with a bit of confusion. Her blue eyes turned toward him and he felt his knees start to buckle. He swallowed the lump in his throat as he stared into her questioning eyes. 'Maybe she didn't want to be here.' He suddenly thought and his heart dropped.

"Are you ok?" His voices sounded shaky to him but she didn't seem to notice.

"As good as can be expected I guess." She said just above a whisper but a tiny smile formed on her lips. "This is your old room." Her eyes scanned the walls with a renewed curiosity. All the band posters were gone and the dark midnight blue pain on the walls had been replaced with dark wood paneling giving it a more masculine appearance instead of the rebellious teenager look.

"Umm . . . yeah." He said a bit put off. "So what?" It sounded harsher then he had meant it. She frowned at the tone in his voice but only shook her head and closed her eyes as she took a deep breath to control her own temper.

"Nothing it just looks different is all." She said then looked at the floor. Nervously she worried her bottom lip with her teeth. A finger was placed on her lips to stop her. She looked up at Inuyasha. His eyes held concern and something else she wasn't able to make out.

"Don't do that." His voice was softer this time. He took a deep breath to calm his nerves. "Let's . . . " He had to close his eyes to think a second so this came out right. He cleared his throat then continued, "let's not fight ok?" He looked deep into her eyes and they smiled at him. He couldn't hold back his own grin then he looked over at the bathroom door. "You should take a hot shower to warm up. I'll go call your mom and let her know you are here." He started to walk away but she grabbed his hand. It was cold in his larger warm one.

"Not yet. She will want me to go there. I'm not ready to face her." She pleaded then looked away from him. He squeezed her hand gently then let it go.

"Ok, I'll go get a snack then." He quickly turned and strode out of the room. Kagome watched him leave feeling disappointed. Slowly she stood and walked over to the bathroom door. She let the blanket fall from her shoulders just outside the door. With stiff movements she turned the water on then stripped out of her damp clothes. The water felt so good as it flowed over her chilled skin. She could feel the tension lessen in the heat but her heart still didn't feel the warmth. Inside she knew she shouldn't be here. This was wrong and would only cause problems. But when her heart felt like it would sink into oblivion he came and drew her back from the darkness. He had answered the prayers her aching heart had cried out. But he didn't want her anymore. With a shutter she wrapped her arms around herself in a hug then hung her head and let the water beat on her naked back while warm salty tears slid down her damp cheeks. Why would he? He had the original now what would he want with a copy? She was so absorbed in her thoughts she didn't even notice the door open.

Inuyasha found the room empty when he returned. At first he panicked thinking she had left but then he heard the water from the shower. A sigh of relief left him as he set the food and drinks on the night stand. A chill ran through him and he remembered he was in damp clothes too so he quickly went over to the dresser and pulled out a tee shirt and sweat pants. He stripped off his clothes and redressed as fast as he could then he looked at the blanket on the floor by the bathroom door. Subconsciously he picked it up to fold it and found it was damp as well.

Without another thought he went back over to his dresser and picked out some clothes for Kagome. He tossed the damp blanket onto the pile of his clothes then opened the bathroom door. His breath caught in his throat when he saw the sight in front of him. It had been two years but he would never forget that body. A familiar heat rushed to his groin making him groan softly. His dreams didn't give her justice. He bit his lip hard to keep control of his lustfulness. The warmth of the room was making it hard to keep his cool. Then the scent of her tears floated into his nose bringing him back to his senses. His heart jerked with the desire to comfort her. In his mind he kept thinking that he should just set the dry clothes down and leave but his heart was pounding with a yearning that he couldn't ignore. Silently he slipped off his clothes and opened the shower.

Kagome did her best to hold back a sob with her eyes closed as tight as she could. She began to berate herself for being so weak. That is one reason he doesn't want you. Kikyo has always been strong and confident. The woman shined with self assurance while Kagome was a dull helpless wimp. She hung her head again in defeat. Why would he want someone as worthless as her in the first place other then as a replacement for love he lost? She sobbed louder this time while her heart was being torn apart by her thoughts.

Strong arms wrapped around her sobbing body causing her to gasp. Her eyes shot up to stare into amber ones filled with sorrow. He didn't say anything as he leaned down and began to kiss her tears away. His tongue flicked out and licked down each cheek then along her chin taking all the sorrowful tears away. She could only stand there in shock. This was the last thing she expected. Sure she had fantasized that he would join her in the shower but when he left the room so quickly she thought being around her was the last thing he wanted.

Her knees started to buckle at the pleasure he was causing in her. He had moved his caresses from her chin down to her neck and was lavishing the sensitive skin of her shoulders. He growled softly with approval when she groaned and her scent spiked. 'That's my bitch.' His beast side swelled with pride the way she responded to his touch. She always had and always would as long as he had something to say about it.

AN: Ok Don't kill me. I know terrible place to leave it hanging but wasn't sure how far I should go with this scene. If I get enough response to go ahead I will in the next chapter but that doesn't mean the fight is over. (evil grin) Sex is just easier when you are with someone you know and care about. My personal thoughts there ) And also this is so there won't be any detailed stuff.