AN: Okay…it was awhile since I last updated…really sorry. There is only going to be 1 or 2 more updates before I go to camp…a whole month without a computer (sits and cries). Is it just my imagination or am I getting less and less reviews the more I post? Whatever.
Every now and then,
When I'm all alone,
I've been wishing you would call me on the telephone
Say you want me back,
But you never do,
I feel like such a fool
There's nothing I can do
I'm such a fool for you
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Chapter 6
We Meet Yet Again
Days certainly start out in the most normal ways possible. So how can that, turn into something I like to call a plain disaster? Someone up there enjoys to torment us. It must be fun. But after the storm has to come a rainbow. Well, it wasn't really a rainbow, but it could come close. A disaster is something that can bring faraway people together.
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"So tonight, the place on Main Street. That okay?" asked Bankotsu into the phone.
"Sounds great. See you then!" Rin smiled as she replaced the receiver. This was it; she was going to break up with him. There was no point in continuing a relationship with him if she was madly infatuated with someone else.
Grabbing her leather case off of the table, she set off down the road for work…
-Work -
"So that's it? You're doing it?" asked a really excited Sango. She was fixing her magenta eye shadow while talking away and typing with one finger. Talk about multitasking.
"Um hum. I'm sure he won't mind though. I bet he was cheating on me for awhile."
"Too bad…" Sango was cut off by Sesshomaru who was standing in the doorway to his office.
"Are you two going to spend all day gossiping? I have work for you if you're bored," he tossed some of his long, well kept, sliver hair out of his face and sat back down in his office.
"Listen…" Sango said lowering her voice and putting her compact away. "I wanna hear all the details. Call me tonight, got it?"
"Sure thing. I'll be home around ten. Wait for my call."
- Dinner -
"Mmmm… thanks for dinner baby," Rin said lightly brushing his lips. Though she felt kind of guilty doing so. She had done it before, but that was before he came into the picture yet again. What she didn't know, was that her 'baby' was feeling the same guilt. "But…there's something I have to tell you."
"Yeah…me too." He looked at the floor, as did Rin. It was silence for a few minutes. Only one could hear the hum of other couples talking happily amongst themselves. "You first," he smiled weakly, almost afraid of what she was going to say.
"No, you."
"Both of us together," was his compromise. She nodded in agreement. "Okay, on three. One, two, three!"
"We have to break up," they said in unison. Well then everything was worked out. They both couldn't see each other. Plain and simple.
"I'm really sorry, but I can't keep seeing you if I have someone else I like better, no offense," Rin said fairly quickly.
He nodded, "That's alright. I have the same issue. I think Jakotsu is here now…let me see. Oi! Jakotsu! Over here," he waved to a person with blackish hair.
"Hi Bankotsu. Oh and you must be Rin. Pleasure is all mine," he said extending his hand. Err…she assumed it was a he. Even though he had the girliest voice possible. He had two blue stripes on his face, that reminds one of tears in an odd way.
"Charmed," Rin said extending her own. This was really creepy. So it was probably a good time to leave. "But if you two don't mind, I really need to get going. I have to call someone."
"Well I'll see you around," Bankotsu gave her a final hug as they parted their separate ways. Rin stepped into the night of the April air. It was a cool evening as she walked along the street. Thankfully the restaurant wasn't far from her house. But something wasn't right. It was just this feeling that you get. Looking behind and around her, she saw nothing out of the ordinary. Oh well, must have been the wind.
And from this point on, everything happened in hyper-speed. Seeing a dark shadow quickly emerge from a near by alleyway, it closed the gap between them. But all she was doing was scaring herself; it wasn't coming after her…was it? And as fast as the person had appeared, he was lost into the depths of the night. Slowly turning around, she slammed into someone. She presumed it was a man, judging my his contour. But she couldn't see his face. Anyhow, he grabbed her hands and held them tightly with one hand. Rin tried desperately to scream, but his free hand covered her mouth. Remember, all this is happening in hyper-speed mode. So not exactly knowing what hit her, everything went completely black…
- Sango's -
It was around 10:30. Still not a word from Rin. 'She's probably running late,' was Sango's reasonable explanation. But still, one can't help but wonder…
- In the meantime -
She was sitting. Sitting where? This was undetermined. A dim light could be seen, other than that, it was all dark. Her head was giving her hell, to top things off. "Comfy?" asked a cold voice, who seemed rather far away. Well, she was half out of it anyway.
"In all hells…" was all she could say, while moving her hand to rub her aching head. Only, she was meaning to…if her hands weren't tied behind her. Something strange was going on…put an emphasis on the strange.
"Don't look so hurt, dear, not much more pain will be intended…if you cooperate that is."
Suddenly, things became clearer. She could remember whom the voice belonged to. He was going to regret giving her his name. Remember it…because it won't be the last time you hear it. "You son of a…"
"No need for harsh words now, beautiful," he said placing his hand around her mouth for the second time. "I'm sure you remember me. It's rather hard not to."
"Naraku…" she whispered in a deadly tone. "What do you want? You better let me go or I'll…"she paused. What exactly was she going to do?
"Hmm? Is your precious man going to save you? The inu-youkai one?" he smiled cockily leaning closer to her face. "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Sweets, but he ain't coming to your rescue today. Fortunately, I'm here for you. I'll gladly replace him." Rin didn't need to be told that twice. Her reflexes were quick enough. Her hands may have been tied, but her feet weren't. She gave him a swift kick in the face.
"You slime…" she breathed. "You touch me ever again and I swear you will regret ever meeting me."
It took awhile for him to get over the shock of being kicked in the face. "You've got guts, bitch. I'm surprised. But you really need to learn your place in the world." He extended a hand, and did the exact thing she had done to him. The impact pushed her off the chair, and onto the floor. "Next time, you will think twice about what you do." He had on a stern face. "Don't go anywhere. I'll be back in one hour for the next step." Before he left, he bound her feet together and put a cloth over her mouth. Just before he headed out the door, he blew a tiny kiss. This man was sick.
Shortly after he left, another sound was heard. It was coming from another part of the darkened room. It sounded like a door creaking. "It seems father has brought home another woman." It was rather confusing actually. Who was this woman talking to? Rin could feel her presence, but no one else.
"So it seems…" said a soft muffled child's voice. Only, this child had no life in her tone. Just dead.
"Kanna, please keep a watch out for Naraku. I want to see this girl." The mystery woman made her way from her side of the room, to Rin's. She managed to stay hidden in the shadows. Rin could feel her stare…even if she was unable to see it. 'This girl…she carries the scent of another. A demon. I recognize this demon scent. It's him, the one I knew so many years ago…' "If I take that cloth from your mouth, promise me you'll not scream. I won't hurt you, but I must know some things."
Rin nodded. She could see two clawed hands come from behind her and loosen the cloth from her face. "Thank you. I don't know what I would have done if…"
The woman put up her hand, telling her to stop. She stepped into the dimly lit circle of light. She had the eye color of blood, and the hair of the midnight sky. She looked around the same age as Rin…only in worse condition. Apparently, Naraku was her father. And Rin could tell he abused her. A big bruise showed on her cheekbone, and many scars showed that she had a few rough times with him. "What is your connection?"
"Excuse me?" she was puzzled by the question that made absolutely no sense whatsoever.
"What are you to him?"
"To Naraku?"
"No…I am talking about him. The dog demon. What are you to him?" she asked one final time, never taking her eyes off Rin.
"Sesshomaru? I am his secretary. What is it to you?" so many questions buzzed like bees around and around her head.
"Oh, it's nothing really. I'm just curious."
"I see…I have a question. May I know who you are, and why you're helping me?"
"My name is Kagura. I am offspring to that bastard of a father. But I don't had much choice in the matter. He let's me do his dirty work for him, as he holds my life in his hands." She gave a look of despair on her calm face.
"I feel terribly sorry for you. Is there any way I can help?"
"Sadly no…I wish there was but…" her attention turned to a figure dressed in white. Heck, she was white from head to toe, including skin and hair.
"He approaches, sister," she said as she went back into the shadows.
"You have to get going. Go before my father comes after you," she said taking out her fan and cutting loose the ropes. "I'll stall him as much as possible."
"I…I'll never forget you. Thanks so much."
"Yeah, yeah. Don't go all mushy on me. Now hurry up and get!" Rin needed not to be told twice. In about ten seconds, she had run out of the house, and down it's concrete steps that lead back to the streets. In the distance, she could hear Kagura. She sounded in pain. One day, she was going to help her. But Rin really shouldn't have turned her head. Nearing the bottom, she missed a step and fell flat on her face. Pain stung her cheek, but she had to keep going.
She was aware of him following. She knew he was after her. In the distance, she could see her house, oh thank Lord. Unlocking the front door, she looked back to see how far away he was. About two blocks behind. She stepped in, and quickly shut it. She bolted all the doors and windows. Thank heavens, she was safe. Rin picked up the receiver. It was midnight. Nevertheless, Sango had to know. But that's odd the phone was dead.
"You can't get rid of me that easily," said a familiar cold voice from behind her. Oh crap…
- Morning at work -
She hadn't called. And she hadn't shown up for work. Something was up. Perhaps she was sick. But she would have called. Maybe she got drunk and had a hangover…no…Rin doesn't drink a lot. It didn't seem to worry anyone else except Sango.
"I'm telling you. Something is wrong. Come on. You know it too." Sango was sitting in her boss's office, trying to convince him to come with her. "Her phone is dead. Her cell isn't on. I need to know what in this damn world is happening!" She paced around the room nervously.
"Calm yourself, woman. Nothing is wrong. You just over react to much," he said simply.
"I AM NOT GOING TO STAY CALM WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BEST FRIEND, GOT THAT?" she yelled so anyone from Tokyo, to San Francisco, to Toronto, to London, to Tim-Buck-Too could hear.
He hit his head, making sure his ears still worked properly. "Stay calm…"
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"You're thinking session is over," said Naraku from somewhere in the room. "Now…what do you have to say about running off on me?"
"You bastard. I have no intention of being any part of your life," she was so angry, practically on the verge of tears.
"Oh…I'm so sorry. You've lost our game. But we have some lovely parting gifts for you. One, which is, being a slave to Naraku." He smiled as she tried desperately to free herself from the ropes. But it was rather hard, from her position on the floor.
"Over my dead body," she winced as he grabbed her shoulder. He said nothing, but tried to run his free hand along her curves. "You sicko! Leave me the hell alone!" she tried to kick him yet again with her bound feet. Much to her loss, it didn't do a lot.
"Prepare yourself, bitch," he said popping open the top button of her shirt. "If you will stop squirming, it will be a lot less painful and it will be a lot quicker…"
A loud bang was heard from outside. Someone was trying to get in…
Sango cursed as she cradled her foot. Not to smart. Then it hit her. Rin had given her the house key way back when. It still should be on her key chain…just her luck. It was. A swift movement and she was in. There, she saw Rin sprawled on the floor, Naraku practically on top of her. Sango was right, something awful did happen. Well it didn't take too long to figure out what should be done next.
"You…I will hurt you for whatever you've done to my friend," Sango said anger rising in her voice. She rolled up her blouse sleeves, and rolled up the length of her pants so she wouldn't trip. She quickly tried to kick the shit out of this crazy man. It worked, for a little bit. But he had caught a hold of the heel of her shoes. He twisted it, and Sango fell to the ground. "Stupid high heeled shoes," she said, pain shooting up her arm that she'd landed on.
"Well, well. Looks like I'm going to have two chicks for the price of one…" But someone else was at the doorway. Naraku growled, of all the times for him to show up. "I'll be back. You just watch." And in a flash, he had gone.
Sesshomaru undid the binds that had restrained Rin. Sango was checking her arm for any broken bones. None seen; it was just a bad sprain. After she was freed, a long silence befell the room. It was broken by a sobbing Rin. She cried into Sesshomaru, who was somewhat surprised. It was a short time after that, when he placed his arms around her tearing figure. And for the first time in the many years that her parents died, she felt safe.
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Tell you the truth, I didn't expect this chapter to turn out like this. It was all so much better in my head! Stupid Hayama! (oops, wrong show) I mean: Stupid Naraku! See what watching to many animes does to me? Why am I even saying this? Ah!!! I don't know anymore! I just want to lie around and sleep -.-
Even in the middle of the day.
