I Got No Choice
Aeki Muffinhands
She was methodically knitting away at a sweater for Shippo. A skill her mother had taught her a long time ago that she never thought she would have any use for. She bought the yarn for a good deal, got a few needles and came back here. She didn't visit her mother's grave this time.
Things were going splendidly for Kagome, her friends didn't know what had happened and Naraku hadn't shown up to speak the contrary. She was glad for this time that she had. Instead of moping around she decided to enjoy life more, take pleasure in the time that she had with her friends, because everything could change in a moment. Wouldn't she rather have happy memories than regret everyday that she did not spend every second like it counted?
She liked the way Inu-Yasha was, how he tried to hide that little soft spot in his heart. All those times he was nice to Sango when he didn't have to be. The way he goofed around with Miroku and treated him like a brother. She didn't particularly like the way he treated Shippo sometimes but he did do some nice things. When he gave Shippo that lucky snakeskin instead of keeping it. Yes, that was when he was being nice. Inu-Yasha was amazing, really. She was sure she would never meet another person like him for as long as she lived.
Miroku too, she loved him, although if she told him he would probably take it the wrong way and ask her to bear his children. She remembered having a little bit of a crush on him at one point; he was so charming and silly after all. He always knew how to make even the glummest person smile, even though by all right he should be the one needing comfort. He was a wonderful man if not a little unfaithful. She hoped that he would live, because life would never be the same without him.
Then there was sweet Sango. Sango that didn't like show her tender side either, a lot like Inu-Yasha. She couldn't be weak though, she had to be rough as nails to get the respect she deserved as a demon slayer. There weren't that many women who were in the line of work she carried out after all. Her little brother that Naraku used to control, she was still sad for him. She wanted to be with him, wanted to save him. She realizes now that Kohaku is going to die and she doesn't want to think about it. However, he is going to die and like a train wreck, if she even knew what one was, and she couldn't look away. She could only wait until it was over.
Shippo, the sweetest little man around. The little boy she wanted to call her own, but wondered if she truly could now. How horrified he would be if he knew what she had done. She knew that she couldn't take him along with her and he would be too heartbroken. Part of her argued against her reasoning, but she decided it was for the best. She would love him now as much as she could, but she couldn't take him away from his second family. He already lost one how could she take him away?
Speak of the devil! Shippo bounded up to her in that cute and awkward way of his.
She asked patiently, halting on her project.
Are you done yet? He looked at the little blue sweater, it was made of soft yarn and he enjoyed the way it felt between his fingers as a string. Wouldn't it feel wonderful around him?
Kagome grinned, continuing so he could watch her. He was anxious to get his gift, so why make him wait?
Are those what little kids wear in your time Kagome? He shot off another question.
She reported back.
Do you think it'll make me look handsome? He asked.
You always look handsome to me.After you get done with this one – can you make me a red one too? He jumped upon her shoulder lightly. Just like Inu-Yasha's! Only can you use the same yarn Kagome?I can try. She wondered how a knitted sweater that looked like Inu-Yasha's haori would look like on Shippo's little body.
Hey brat! Inu-Yasha bounded up in his not so cute and very nimble way. Leave Kagome alone, Then he looked at her. Whatcha wasting time on that for wench? Let's get a move on! He stared at her and waited for a reply.
Then again there were some things that she wouldn't miss about Inu-Yasha
She is doing well. Naraku glared at her from his position in a nearby tree. He masked himself from her, not something he normally did before then. Have fun while you can my sweet. He would leave her a little while longer, maybe this time he should wait even longer before they met again. He didn't often do this, after all, he had a very low tolerance for leaving her alone too long. This time however he would make her wait and miss him. Oh, he would still visit her of course, but she wouldn't know about it.
He leaned his back against the tree he was sitting in, he allowed one leg to swing gently back and forth almost childishly. He lackadaisically thought of leaving her with him. Still trying to piece all of his work together. She would be his at the end and he knew how to do it. He knew how he was going to make her come to him so she would never leave again. He must stay focused on that. He couldn't be weak.
When he had tried to visit her after his little rendezvous with Kouga, he realized how truly stupid all of her little friends were. They had not figured it out after all. Inu-Yasha had not doubted her since then - she was still safe.
However, even though the mutt had yet to figure out what had happened, Naraku still believed it was only a matter of time until he knew what they had done. While he would still love to allow his plans to flow the way he had originally intended, he certainly did not want Kagome to be in harm's way. Kagome was his, and if she were hurt or worse, it would be seen as a personal shortcoming. Demons, good or bad were seen as worthless if they couldn't at least take care of their mate, and he wouldn't allow that.
That was his excuse anyway.
He smiled at the thought of Kouga's face. He doubted that wretch would ever come near her again after the humiliation he suffered. While he had originally intended to kill the man he knew that if Kagome had found out she would be displeased.
He wondered when he opinion mattered so much to him. After all, she knew what he was like and yet
In the distance he felt something, a little tug on his soul. A jewel shard Kohaku's. He was at least three hours away, even if he flew in the sky, but Kikyo wasn't with him?
His leg was suddenly still and he froze, suddenly very confused at this change of events. He focused in on the woman's deathly aura and found it radiating far to the west. She was at least two hours from him and nearly five hours away from the boy. Why had Kikyo left the boy alone? Surely she knew what would happen?
Of course she did and this smelt horribly of a trap. However, if he remained on guard the entire time and if he didn't act too rashly once he obtained the jewel shard he should be fine. He just needed to be on his toes. Because even if Kikyo was far away, he knew that she had some purpose in mind.
He should go now and retrieve the jewel himself, such an opportunity was not likely to present itself again.
As he flew off to meet the boy, he realized that he had been doing a lot of his dirty work himself for once. He decided that it was probably for the best though because doing his misdeeds himself gave the jewel a very nasty taint much faster than when he sent one of his lackeys to do it.
Kikyo felt Naraku's presence even from this distance. He had taken the bait but he was hardly a fool. He knew that this must be a trap, but he did not know what to expect and that gave her the advantage.
She felt badly for the boy, he was so much like her. He was neither alive nor dead. He knew what it was like. She also knew that she would miss him.
He drew ever closer to Kohaku. Soon
Sango Kohaku looked up into the sky – feeling Naraku coming closer. I'm sorry I wanted to make you happy He began running towards the sickening feeling of his doom.
It's over
He had been so gentle at first, pushing into her in unhurried movements now he was slamming into her without pity. She didn't want his pity. Ah! Nna! Ah! She couldn't seem to shut up every thrust
He hissed harshly, but there was humor in his voice. Do you want everyone to hear you?
no! She almost couldn't speak. He was gripping her hips with almost bruising force, pushing into her as hard as she could stand.
Then quiet! But he didn't care, not really. She was unknowingly inflating his already more than healthy ego with every moan.
She whined as he changed pace. He began varying his rhythm within her after a while, several slow and shallow pushes followed by a swift and deep stroke. She squeaked cutely for him he thought that he liked that sound the best.
This was the first time she gave her body to anyone and she let him. He asked her she told him she wanted him and he took her was taking her right now. She knew that she should feel guilty, but it felt so good. She quickly grew sick of his teasing and started pushing back against him.
His eyes went wide in surprise for a flicker of a moment, and then he was smiling. He steadied her hips in his hands.
She demanded, losing her patients and pushing her hips to his again.
So demanding. He sighed, flipping her over onto her stomach. He had a feeling she would like this She whimpered, wondering what he was about to do until he pushed her head to the ground and brought her hips up and entered her swiftly. He filled her so completely before, now she could barely stand this intrusion. She was gripping the grass beneath her for all it was worth.
I knew you would like this. He chuckled wickedly.
I Then he pushed into her so swiftly it took her breath.
His hand was reaching around, touching her in places that seemed to shoot pleasure all the way through her.
Oh more just please! He was on her, pinning his hand between her and the ground.
my pet my Kagome. He spoke so softly to her, his body wouldn't stop trembling when finally She shrieked, her body tightening around him. All the while, she felt helpless against his weight that pushed her mercilessly to the ground.
They lay that way for long moments afterwards both panting and spent. When he held her against him she felt loved and could not help the lone tear that flowed down her cheek. It was good enough for now. Stay with me. She wrapped her arms around his waist. Just stay for now.
He closed his eyes and smiled to her, before opening them up again. They didn't seem as harsh right now.
And then his face drifted away.
She woke up. Damn! She pushed the covers off her swiftly before getting up on tired legs. This had been the third time she dreamed about him. The time she spent away from him was starting to effect her. Part of her pondered that maybe he was just trying to keep their relationship hidden while on the other side she worried that he was not coming back. She tried not to entertain that idea for long, but it always came back.
She began walking into the forest to cool her thoughts, a figure that had been rushing off to another place stopped suddenlyand followed.
Whenever he had to take long absences he normally told her about them so the wait wasn't so unbearable. Now now he was gone didn't say a word. The last time they talked he was rutting with her like some psychotic cat in heat. They didn't get to talk much and what's more he was supposed to see her one week after his last visit!
Maybe he really doesn't want to see me again. Then she cursed herself under her breath.
Didn't she just come to the conclusion that she should enjoy her time with her friends? Didn't she just decide that she would make every moment count?
Well she did but she was only human after all. Was it so bad that she would miss him - just a little? She just missed the times he would talk with her – how he listened. It was so nice.
Then the figure that had been following her appeared behind her in a quiet and mysterious way. His hands were on her, touching her in all her favorite places. She was shocked for a moment, and then smiled in a humorous way, tears welling up in her eyes. He had forsaken whatever task he had been fulfilling just to be with her right now. Hah too bad for him He said so softly into her ear, in his little teasing singsong voice. I knew you would be here waiting for me. He continued his groping until she could take no more he was being far too bold today.
She said so sweetly. If you don't get your damn hands off me-! She left the threat unfinished before she whirled around and elbowed him on the crown of his head.
Ah ha ha! He laughed, her blows not even coming close to matching Sango's in strength – not by a long shot. I'm sorry Kagome it just seemed that you were in need of a helping hand. He wiggled his eyebrows and she caught herself laughing at him before she could stop.
I wish your helping hand' would be a little more mental and a little less physical. She sighed.
He only smiled in response. Come with me Lady Kagome, He took her arm in a gentlemanly way. Let's go back to camp. It's far too dangerous for either of us to be out and alone. He gave her an encouraging smile before he joked. You don't want Naraku catching you now do you? Then his eyes went wide before he realized. Oh, Buddha! He slapped his hand over his mouth. I am sorry Kagome sometimes I just forget. Kagome waved her hand. It's fine really!
Miroku removed his hand and smiled a little cautiously. You are truly a very strong woman. He complimented. But I wish you would open up to us more.I'm fine. She defended.
I know. But he didn't. You are such a strong woman. Then he bowed down before her in his fashion and took her hands in his. Wouldn't you bare my children? He teased.
She screamed, bopping him on for the second time. Go bother Sango!
He laughed before getting up and taking her arm again, this time leading her back. Don't worry! I shall!
Silly Miroku! He could always make her laugh and forget!
Author's notes: Sorry I ended it here – but I just want to get this up now before I go ahead. I've been moving (all last week – along with my midterms and finals for my 8 week classes) and now I am currently unpacking all of my junk. So I decided to find a finishing point to this chapter and just add whatever story-line intended for this chapter on the next one.
Thank you all for being patient!
Review time!
Kirara81- Yeah those markings were pretty tough to figure out. I was originally thinking of letting her being found out right then – but I decided against it. I wanted her to be with her friends longer and for them to spend more time together before they were pulled apart.
Kirara81 – Since you gave me two reviews I will give you two replies. (grin!) I know – I even felt bad for Kouga when I was writing it! (laughes) He is one of my favorite characters (mostly because he reminds me of Ryoga from Ranma ½). I just wanted to fix that little problem (Kouga liking her) without having him find out by seeing them together (that can be overdone in these fictions at times). Not that finding them together would have been wouldn't have been worse – but I thought it would be fitting if Naraku got to torture him a little. I just wanted to keep Naraku as himself and it seemed like the best rout to take. Also, I didn't want to kill him off. I think Kouga might have went into a blind rage and might have tried to harm Kagome (doubt it) but Naraku would have had more reason to kill him. Ack! I'm off rambling again! Thank you for the reviews.
x-gal-x – Yeah, you know that no matter what happens – it isn't going to end in a pretty little package. Even though I've got a rough idea what is going to happen - I'm still trying to figure out how they are going to react to this.
INUGIRL – Here is your update! (grin)
Hoshi-chan1 – I know – the cliffies always get em! Here is your surprise another cliffie! (in an annoying announcer's voice) Will Naraku get the jewel! Will Kikyo's plan work? Stay tuned for the next chapter!
Kagomesiun - Thanks! (smile)
Petty Insanity – You are right – I should really stop worrying about staying too much in character. I mostly want people to catch me if I make something sound well too off? (laughs) Things that make you go: Ew! Oh yeah – and Kouga will be fine after he stops being depressed. I couldn't very well kill off one of my favorite characters after all.
Fubu255fb – Thank you for your review. It's pretty hard to write a romance story and try to make your leading male character (who is by the way a complete psychopath) act the way he is supposed to – but without being so creepy that it turns people off. Compliments like this mean a lot to me.
unknown – Sorry about that, really. (laughs) I had a lot of this chapter finished – but it was not at a stopping point where I could post it online. The night before we had to get really serious about moving it just wasn't what I was looking for. Tonight I finally got a minute though, and completed this last scene. While I know it's hardly satisfying (I can barely call it that myself) – I hope this will tide you over for a bit. (So busy unpacking and stuff). I'll try to update a bit more after I get settled in.
Oh yeah! I can't disappoint my fans!
Update: 1. To make corrections or to add new information to (a document) so as to include the most recent information; as, we update the sales database every night; the book was updated and sold as a new edition. Used often of computerized data bases and documents. 2. To inform (a person) of the most recent information concerning a topic; as, I updated the director on the status of the project. 3. The event or process of updating (in either sense); the information provided in the process of updating; as, I gave the director the latest update on the project; the update took over an hour. 4. The document or database which results from a process of updating; and updated document or database; as, they distributed the update over the internet.Chaiki – I just wanted you to know – that the last scene was for you (laughs).
Shadow Kitsune67 – Why thank you! I would write a longer speech but I think what I told Fubu pretty much sums it up and it's really nice to be complimented for working so hard on keeping him the way he is without keeping him the way he is.
Keta1123 – OOOOKKKKAAAAY! (laughs)
vampireluv – (smiles back)
Celestial-Alexiel – I am also a Kagome/Inu fan. I'm also a fan of about every other pairing as well. I'm glad that we have so many open minded individuals on this site that can not only enjoy just the cannon couples – but the others as well.
wolfgoddess-thathidesinshadows – Here you go! Enjoy!
