Summary: What lies within your heart is something strong as the emotion called Love. It is trust. "Do you trust me?" A ragged voice came behind as a single tear ran down a face and disappeared into the breeze of the cliff. (IK -- lime, romance, danger, drama, love, trust)
Disclaimer: I do not own anything of Inuyasha. However, the plot is mine.
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Trust
Chapter 7 -- To claim
Kagome fell asleep within Inuyasha arms. She continued to cry after telling him her dreams. Soon, though, she tired out her body and came lifeless in his arms. Standing up carefully, he took her back to where Sango and Miroku were. On his mind as he walked, he kept thinking on what he could do to help Kagome. Some how in some way he had to figure out how to stop the dreams.
Miroku and Sango were still shocked by what Inuyasha did that both didn't seem to notice him returning. Only when the sound of movement was heard, did they turn towards him. "She is asleep again?" asked the monk.
"Yes. I wanted to know what her dreams about. Now that I know, we have to find away to stop them." said Inuyasha sitting down against the tree still holding Kagome.
Sango looked from Miroku to Inuyasha to Kagome before looking back at Miroku. Her dreams? Why would Inuyasha be worried about them? Sango finally came a realization that he was worried because of last night when Kagome was cut all over. "Who do you think is causing this to her?"
Inuyasha looked down at Kagome's face. Her face looked so innocent that he seemed that nothing could hurt her or even bother her. "There is only one person who came in contact with Kagome, Naraku." His eyes showed determination when he looked up. He was going to make sure that he finds away to prevent them. He could not lose Kagome to Naraku. There had to be away to stop it.
The wind blew threw an old castle. A you ggilr of pale white was walking. In her hand, she carried a mirror. "Kanna, Naraku wants to speak with us." said Kagura appearing around a corner. Kanna nodded her head and started to walk.
Kanna continued to walk in front of Kagura. It seemed that she was the only one who knew where Naraku was hidding. Naraku was sitting within a dark room. In his hand was a nearly complete Sacred Jewel. When Kagura was the last to enter, he turned his head towards the females. "The nightmares are starting to take affect upon the young girl. Make sure it continues that way. Soon, one dream will finish it all."
Kanna and Kagura gave a nod before turning off and leaving. Kagura didn't understand why the nightmares were important. As she was going to give up, it hit her. Right before they attacked the modern girl, Naraku explained his plan. The nightmares would put the girl in a state of shock. She would be afraid of losing anyone, but mainly fill alone and deserted. With each torture moment, the night mare would slowly kill her. There was only one solution to this curse. Naraku was sure that no one would find it. His plan was perfect. Killing ghe girl would put hope that she would kill the hanyou would make it easier for Naraku to get the remaining shards of the jewel.
Kagura understood what the plan was. She just didn't seem to understand how the girl would be important dead. It wasn't as if she cared about the modern girl. It was just that if her group could defeat Naraku, Kagura would be free.
Stepping outise the castle, she removed a feather from her hair and took flight. On her mind, she wanted to think of a way to either escape Naraku and save the girl or just escape all together.
Inuyasha and the group sat by the fire clear till late evening. Kagome woke within that time. When she noticed that she was sitting against Inuyasha, her face started to heat up into 99 different shades of red. Inuyasha gave her a strange calm stare, but did not question or complain.
As everyone sat, Inuyasha continued to think about the dreams Kagome had. Each dream put her with Naraku. She had no way of escaping and had to suffer the pain. He clinched his hand in anger for not knowing any way of helping.
Sango, Miroku, and Kagome watched as Inuyasha tensed up. Kagome was unsuser on what made him so mad so sudden, but finally she realized it. It was her dreams.
Night continued like that till finally evryone was getting tired and cold. Putting the fire out, everyone walked up to the hut they were staying in.
Sango went to her corner while Miroku went to his. Shippo and Kirar decided to stay with Kaeda that night. She wanted some company and they agreed. Inuyasha took his usual spot by the door.
Kagome, however, was the only one who did not seem to be getting ready for bed. Inuyasha watched her as she sat there. When everyone was getting ready for bed, Inuyasha noticed that Kagome's scent of calmness and sleepiness changed to fear. He understood why.
Kagome decided that to avoid the dreams, she had to stay awake all night. An easy situation for her, right? No. She was tired and exhausted from the day and the other night.
Finally giving into her tired body, she wrapped up tighter into her blanket and fell sound asleep. Once again, as the few nights have been, the dreams started to plague her mind.
A cool breeze seemed to blow over her wounded, warn down body. She opened her eyes to see that she was still in teh same place. Naraku was in the room, however, he was not paying any attention to her. Kagome sighed on hoping that the would leave her alone. Her hope was broken when Naraku looked up at her. Fear started to run through her bones as he started to approach her. He stopped in front as Kagome closed her eyes. She was being shaken. Her body felt like it was going to fall apart.
She shot open her eyes against he pain. With her taking in the first sight, she noticed that instead of Naraku shaking her, it was Inuyasha. Kagome looked around and noticed that the sun was starting to rise. It was already morning.
"You fell asleep. Inuyasha was trying to wake you up." said Sango as you sat up against the wall.
Kagome looked from Sango to Inuyasha. His arms were crossed and it seemed that he was not looking at anyone, but instead within a deep thought. It gave Kagome a warm smile across her face to think that he was concerned. Too bad neither had a soluton on how to stop the dream.
Kaeda soon appeared along with Shippo and Kirara as Inuyasha walked out. Everyone seemed to be silent not wishing to talk about anything that was going on. When everyone started to stand up, they heard a growl come outside.
Sango and Miroku quickly ran out afraid that a demon came. As Kagome came out, though, a whirl of wind went by making her scream. "Kagome!" yelled Inuyasha as he saw her disappear.
Kagome's eyes were closed as she felt arms wrap around her. "Hello Kagome. How has mutt-face been treating you?" asked the familiar voice of Kouga.
Inuyasha went from scared to angry when he noticed Kagome in Kouga arms. Sango and Miroku went the same way , but instead of angry, they went to relief. However, as soon as they Tetsusaiga being unsheathed, it all changed. Inuyasha was charging towards Kouga with anger.
"Let Kagome go, wolf-boy." yelled Inuyasha as he swung Tetsusaiga.
Kouga jumped with Kagome in his arms and landed a short distance away from Inuyasha. "I see that you have not change. I hope you are taking better care of my woman than you are doing with your fighting."
Kagome eyes went wide as she heard Kouga claim her as his woman again. She felt his arms tighten around her waist and noticed Kouga leaning down. It seemed as if he was going to kiss her. She pushed against him. Kagome wanted to get free. "Don't worry, Kagome. Soon or later, you will be my mate and won't have to worry about mutt-face anymore."
Inuyasha's anger started to build as he heard the same thing, but also the word 'mate'. He noticed Kagome pushing, trying to get free. Picking up his sword, he started to charge again. This time, however, he suceeded on getting Kagome away.
Kagome stood up from where she was dropped at. Both Inuyasha and Kouga were fighting. What reason was hard to decide on. Everyone knew for sure that Kouga was fighting for Kagome, but what Inuyasha was fighting for was hard to determine. It could be for the shards or it could be fore Kagome. If it was for Kagome, that would be a suprise. Ya, he gets jealous ocassionally, but never goes this far.
Kouga and Inuyasha continued to fight. Either by verbal saying or just by physical movement. Sango, Miroku, and Kagome were sure that every few times, they could hear Kouga claiming Kagome again. And as usual, that would make Inuyasha mad and force him to charge after Kouga. Neither seemed to be tiring out and was just starting to drive everyone crazy. Kagome looked at Sango. Sango gave her a look of telling her to go ahead and "sit" Inuyasha. He might be angry about it. Might even think that Kagome was helping Kouga, but they had to stop the fight. Kagome nodded her head and with one word, Inuyasha was eatind dirt.
Kouga gave a laugh when he jumped away. "Seems like my mate has good taste. Better take care of her while I am away,mutt-face." With that he, he ran off in a whirl of wind.
Kagome gave a breath of relief knowing that it was over and that Kouga left. Sango and Miroku did the same and started to return back inside the hut. Kagome started to follow when she felt a breeze go over her shoulder. Turning around, she thought that it might have been Inuyasha. However, as she looked behind her, she noticed he was not on the ground or anywhere to be seen. Giving a sigh, she continued on her way only to run into something.
Being a little dazed by the hit, Kagome didn't see who it was. However, she was sure that she felt arms wrap around her waist and pick her up.
Opening her eyes, Kagome noticed that she was in the forest away from the village. Who brought her here and for what reason was a complete mystery to her. Standing up, she dusted the leaves off her and started to head back to the village. However, as she took a few steps, she was stopped by someone holding her arm. Kagome felt claws rub against her skin. She quickly realized who it was.
Turning around in a slow movement, Kagome came face to face with an unhappy hanyou. He looked upset, angry, disappointed, and other emotine that she could not determine. "Inu...yasha" she whispered in a shaky voice.
"Do not sit me anymore or you will regret it. Understand? Kouga had it coming to him. He was going way to far with his words and movements." said Inuyasha in a deep, dark tone.
Kagome crossed her arms forcing him to letgo. This was something different. Was Inuyasha jealous or just plain mad about being sat? "Like you even care what Kouga says. I remember with Kikyou..." she started before being cut off.
"Don't even bring that up. She has nothing to do with this." he snapped suprising Kagome a little.
"Will you give it a rest? Nothing was happening." yelled Kagome back at him.
Maybe that was not a good idea. His eyes had a crimson glow of anger. Inuyasha was not happy about anything or the way this conversation was going. "Give it a rest? Damn it, Kagome. There is no way I am giving it a rest."
Kagome turned away. She was not going to let this get to her. It was nothing different. Everytime something happens between them, it always ends the same. "Hah! Yo will soon forget about it. Even, if you don't. Why would you care? You never did before."
As Kagome continued to walk, she thought about it. Never has she seen him this mad. Ya, it was like the other night when he took her into the forest to show her the scar, but still, this was something that never happened. It was true that he would show jealousy when Kouga was around, but why would he so concerned now.
Inuyasha watched Kagome walk off before jumping in front and stopping her. "There is no way that Kouga or anyone else is going to have you. If you stay with me, you will only be with me. No one else." His voice had a venomous sound. Something that she has never heard before.
Kagome started to walk backwards. Putting distance between her and Inuyasha was the only thing that she wanted at the moment. This was something different. Something that she has never seen before. Once again, she started to remember the night in the forest. However, this seemed far worse. "Inuyasha, what are you saying?"
Kagome continued to walk. Farther and farther she got. Inuyasha just kept watching. As she started to move faster, she tripped over a rock and came crashing down upon the ground. Inuyasha turned towards her and walked up. Bending down upon one knee, he looked into her eyes. "You just don't seem to understand." He was shaking his head as if she didn't understand what was going on or even what his meaning to the saying was.
Kagome gave him a strange look. However, instead of seeing what she was usually saw when looking at him, she saw anger and desire. "Understand what?" Was all that she could say.
"Kouga will not have you. No one will." Inuyasha stared into her eyes. The darkness that surrounded it was warm, but at the sametime it was cold.
Kagome went into complete shock by everything. Crawling away, she quickly stood up and ran. Arriving back at the village, she headed inside the hut thankful tht he did not follow.
Sango and Miroku were shocked when she arrived. Kagome quickly grabbed her blanket and sat near them. "What happen, Kagome?" asked Sango.
"Inuyasha just scared me. It's nothing big." replied Kagome. She did not replay the whole scene. It was something that she just didn't want to say.
Miroku gave a sigh as he thought about the reason. There was only one that he could think of. "The argument was probably regarding to Kouga. Inuyasha is pretty protective and possesive. I can see why with all that has been happening."
Kagome was going to respond, to find out what Miroku meant, but as she startedm she was quickly stopped. Everyone looked at the door to see Inuyasha standing. He was not happy. Looking towards Kagome, he gave her a cold stare before sitting near the wall.
A shiver of fright ran down Kagome's spine as she sat there near Miroku and Sango. Glancing from Inuyasha to Sango, she whispered something and quickly left the hut. Inuyasha glanced over and watched her run, but never moved.
Silent filled the area as Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha sat there. Miroku and Sango both wanted to question him, but were too afraid to know his respond. After a while, tension started to rise. "Kagome wnet home, Inuyasha. What did you do to scare her?" asked Sango finally.
"Feh. I did not scare her. I just told her that Kouga would never have her. No one would." His voice was still deep and dark. Miroku and Sago were starting to understand why Kagome was scared.
"Meaning that you claimed her. I am suprised. I thought you did not care about her." said Miroku. Sango looked from Miroku to Inuyasha confused on what was going on.
"Feh. Who said I cared?" Inuyasha quickly stood up and walked out of the hut. He was going to talk to Kagome. He was going to make her understand, understand what everything was meaning.
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