Hey, I'm back. Sorry for the delay. I got involved in some other stuff, but I will get back on track with my stories now. So don't worry, I AM continuing my stories. I want to get this and On My Honor finished so I can start some new stories. There's one I really want to write. I think you guys will enjoy it. It's Inu/Kag. It's called All Girls….Or Close To It. It's very original, and it will be humorous. :P Well, here's the new chapter! The thing you have been waiting so patiently for! Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Rumors And Love chapter 18!!!! applause I love you guys so much. :P

Rumors And Love

Chapter 18:

Inuyasha sat up. "What about him?"

"He's still out there. If Koga didn't get the job done, wouldn't he? He's responsible for all those things that happened to you. He wouldn't leave us free to tell. He's too smart for that," she responded with worry shining in her eyes. "What should we do?"

"Well," he started as stood up, "first I think we should get a good night's rest. We can talk about it more in the morning."

"But what if we don't have that long?" she urged.

He moved a strand of hair from her face. "I won't let anything happen to you." She nodded at his comforting words. He gave her his hand, and led her to her bedroom.

She stepped inside the door and peeked out. "Good night, Inuyasha."

He smiled. "Good night." She slowly closed the door, leaving Inuyasha in the dark hall by himself. He walked down to his own room, and made sure to keep the door open. He knew something was coming. He could feel it.

He was woken by a crisp breeze. But where? Where was it coming from? Inuyasha swung his legs over the side of the bed, and stood up. He narrowed his golden eyes almost instantly. "No need to hide yourself," he snarled. "I know you're here."

"Very good, Inuyasha," a voice replied from the shadows. "You're more sharp than I gave you credit for." A smirk could be made out in the darkness as the teeth glistened. "You know, I could have killed that girl a while ago while you were sleeping." He chuckled a little. "And that's exactly what it looks like. But you know who's going to get blamed, don't you?"

Inuyasha looked around the room frantically and for the first time noticed the mess which surrounded him. His eyes widened, and he sharply turned his gaze to Naraku.

One simple word escaped Naraku's lips at this point. "You." He turned and walked toward the door.

"Where the hell do you think you're going?"

Naraku didn't say a word as he slammed the door to the bedroom. Inuyasha didn't waste another second as he sprinted for the door, swung it open and looked both ways for Naraku. There were no signs of him. He opened the front door and ran out in the lawn. There were still no signs of him. "Damn." He back at the house. "I can't go back." He bit his bottom lip painfully. "I have to go away from here."

A loud scream echoed through out the streets. Mrs. Higurashi had come to wake her daughter only to find something else. She found blood everywhere, and things were ripped to shreds. Her daughter was missing with only her blood left behind. But the other strange part was Inuyasha. He was gone as well without a trace.

Mrs. Higurashi covered her mouth with her hands. "He couldn't have done this." Some tears dripped down her face. "He couldn't have hurt my baby." She dropped to her knees, and heard a gasp behind her. It was Sota. She grabbed his head and quickly buried it in her chest. "Don't look, Sota." She stroked the back of his head. "Don't look."

"Mommy," he said in a confused voice. "Where's Inuyasha? And why does Kagome's room look like this?"

Mrs. Higurashi shook as tears fell down her face on to Sota. "I don't know, honey."

"I told you all I know, officer," Mrs. Higurashi said wearily.

The officer shook his head. "That will do for now." He signaled for the other officers investigating the house to follow him.

"Thank you for your time, officer."

The four men left the house.

"So what do you think, Boss?" one asked.

"I think that hanyou was responsible for it all. Who else could have done it? He was reckless all along. We gave him a chance. The girl gave him a home, and look what happened. He killed her and fled."

"But Boss, we don't know for sure that she's dead."

He turned to face him, and looked at him like he was a fool. "Did you not see that room? It was covered in her blood. Things can't be good for that girl. And we know exactly who to blame. That creature really is a monster. Men, it is our duty to find this dog, and put it to sleep. Permanently."

Kagome opened her eyes, and felt herself on a cold surface. It was concrete. She flung herself up, but found she couldn't move her hands or legs. "What's wrong with me?"

"No use squirming, Kagome."

Her eyes widened in shock. "Naraku?"

"That's right, it's Naraku. Your arms and legs are tied, so you will not be moving from that spot."

"Where is Inuyasha?"

He stomped a foot. "How the hell should I know? All I know is he is wanted for murder."

Her mouth fell open. "What do you mean?"

"I mean he killed you. I would imagine he's on the run."

She blinked a couple times. "How could he be wanted for murder if I'm right here? I'm not dead. You're going to be wanted for taking me you bastard!"

"Calm down, little girl. All those nasty words aren't going to get you anywhere." He smiled. "There are ways to make him look responsible for your death. I'm killing two birds with one stone. They kill him so I can't be legible for punishment of him, and you're already dead so you can't squeal either."

She thrashed trying to break free. "I'll make sure they know the truth!"

"I don't think you will." He pulled out a metallic dagger. "I think you WILL keep your mouth shut." He took a step closer, and knelt beside her. "And besides, you're not going anywhere. I want to make sure I still get what I want." He trailed his finger lazily across her soft cheek.

She bit at his finger, and he pulled back. "Now now. Temper, temper." He slid the dagger back into his coat. "I would appreciate it if you would not try that again, girl. I think you will regret it later on."

With that, he left the room. All Kagome could hear was the slam of the door. She looked around the room desperately searching for something that could help to free her in some way. But it was just an empty room. She tried pulling on the rope as hard as she could to break it. She couldn't get Inuyasha out of her head. Things had changed so much between them. From the first time they met. He had flung her on the floor of that house threatening her to never return. Now they were in love with each other.

"I have come too far to lose now. Inuyasha, I'm coming."

Inuyasha had been walking for a while now. He didn't know where he was going. All he knew was he had to find her. Kagome needed him now, and he was sure going to be there. He looked up at the sky and sighed.

"Kagome, where are you?"

Short chapter I know. Sorry guys. I'm just trying to get back into the groove of things. It's been so long. I promise to update again soon. Please review for me! It makes me feel really good to get responses from you. Thanks a bunch. Later!

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