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Also, sorry for the long wait.

A computer guy just fixed this thing up, so I should be good for a while.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

Chapter #8

It was a bedroom.

That's right, the mysterious West Wing was a dirty, broken-down, old bedroom.

A slightly tacky one—Kagome admitted—but other then that, she honestly didn't see what the huge fuss was about.

A bed, a painting of human Inuyasha (to Kagome's disappointment, he was a cutie in any form), some chairs, a table, a mirror, a glowing rose—

Oh, Kagome nodded to herself. Well, now that explains a lot. A whole lot.

She took a step towards the rose, and reached out a hesitant hand.

"What are you doing?" a voice hissed behind her.

Whirling, she saw Inuyasha.

His eyes glowed red, purple-blackish stripes slashed across his cheeks, and his fangs were unusually large.

"I-Inuyasha?"

"Get out," he growled, his eyes burning at her. "GET OUT!"

Throwing all his weight into one blow, Inuyasha smashed one of the chairs, narrowly missing both the rose and Kagome.

Splinters flew everywhere, showering Kagome and causing her to jump away from the rose.

Watching her through a flaming haze, Inuyasha saw her give a small yelp and run out the door.

Slumping to the floor, he rested his head on his hand.

Before Kagome reached the door, she paused just one second to glance back.

He's just like Mom described. He's just like the others described. He's just like I knew he'd be.

She started down to the garage.

He's just a demon.

She picked the trashiest car she could find—which, frankly, was pretty nice—and tried to remember the way back to the airport.

I have to get to the airport.

It was too dangerous here.

I have to go home.

However, exactly how to get to the airport was very big obstacle.

She had no idea where the heck she was.

Coming to a camp site, Kagome parked the car, got out, and sat down.

What would happen now?

Would she be arrested for stealing? From demons?

Would they come after her?

Would they hurt her family?

And what the heck was that buzzing sound?

Cautiously, Kagome glanced up.

Hundreds of demon bees swarmed across the night sky.

Bees?

Kagome stood up slowly, and started heading back to the car, careful not to draw attention to herself.

They dived at her like a poisonous cloud, the buzzing growing into a low rumbling sound.

"Help!" Kagome shrieked. "Please!"

A flash of red and silver swept past her, and Kagome was thrown to the ground.

Hiding her face in the crook of her elbow, Kagome counted to ten, and then looked up.

There was Inuyasha, sword drawn and demon blood racing.

Sitting there, Kagome watched silently as Inuyasha sliced a good portion of the demon horde to bits.

The rest flew off into the night.

Lowering his blade, Inuyasha looked over his shoulder at Kagome.

For a moment the two of them just looked at the other.

And then he collapsed.

Back at the castle...

Miroku and Shippou both sighed simultaneously.

Things were not looking good.

"Hello?" They looked up to see a pretty brown-haired girl. "Yeah, hi. I'm Kagome's friend, Sango. I got a letter from Mr. Naraku telling me to come." She smiled sheepishly. "Sorry I just let myself in, but no one answered when I knocked."

Shippou frowned.

Miroku grinned.

"Miss, I have a question for you—"

Okay, this is a short chapter.

(Silence)

Anyway, the next one is going to have some Inuyasha/Kagome fluff!

I love that couple!

Also, I'll try to work in more Sango/Miroku stuff. They're a great couple too.

Out of curiosity, does anyone out there watch "Will and Grace"?

It's an awesome show.