Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha but I keep waiting for the day he's on e-bay...
Speed Limit
=Speed Demon=
((A/N: The Japanese for 'Speed Demon' is 'Youkai Hayasa'. Just so you know for later on in the chapter...))
Laughter.
They were laughing at them. At her mother, her brother and at herself. But there was someone missing, she could feel it. She tried looking around for that someone but it was too dark to see.
Then a shattering scream pierced the darkness and suddenly something inside her felt empty. It was then that she knew that she'd never find whom she'd been looking for.
And they were still laughing. Mama was crying and they were laughing...
All of a sudden a bright light penetrated the blackness. She squinted and made out the figure of a man, a man with a large red spider drawn on his back.
And he was laughing...
Kagome grabbed her head, trying to vanish the sound of the man's laughter out of her mind.
"Kagome! Are you all right?" she heard Miroku ask.
Kagome felt a pair of hands lifting her up and help her over to a chair.
"Kouga! Bring the girl some water!" Sesshoumaru ordered.
"Please...don't worry, I'm fine. I just got a little dizzy, that's all," Kagome said faintly looking up at them.
Four worried faces looked back down at her.
"Are you sure?" Miroku asked slightly dubious. "People just don't get dizzy all of a sudden."
Kagome nodded, "I'm sure. I've just...I've just haven't been sleeping well lately. There is no need to be concerned."
"I bet it was all Inuyasha's fault," said Kouga shooting the long dark haired young man a dirty look. "He shouldn't have threatened you like that."
"Hey! I was only joking about the pants," Inuyasha said holding his hands up in defense. "I wouldn't have worn them even if my life depended it."
"But Kagome didn't know you were joking," Kouga said intent on putting all the blame on the youngest of the Nakamura brothers.
"Well I didn't know she'd get all weird on us! For all I know she could have been faking it!" Inuyasha yelled at Kouga, his temper rising.
"I don't think Kagome was faking it," Miroku said glancing at Kagome's pale face as he put a hand to her forehead to check for any sign of a fever.
"Ok! If I had anything to do with the wench's little weakening act I didn't mean it. Happy?!" Inuyasha huffed crossing his arms.
"You don't have to apologize Inuyasha. It wasn't your fault," Kagome said trying to swat away Miroku's hand from her head.
"I wasn't apologizing," Inuyasha said sticking his nose up in the air.
Kagome smiled slightly and chuckled at the young manager's antics.
"Maybe you weren't apologizing directly but it seemed close enough to a 'sorry' to me," she said still grinning.
"It did not!" cried Inuyasha stubbornly.
Kagome sighed but didn't argue back, she still felt shaken from those images she had just recently experienced. After her dad had died she used to dream about those same images every night. She grew out of those nightmares and had forgotten all about them...until now.
Why had they returned?
The memory of the red spider flashed before her.
"Inuyasha were is that black envelope you had been holding?" Kagome asked urgently.
Inuyasha became flustered, "I don't know what you are talking about."
"The black envelope, with the red spider drawn on it," Kagome persisted.
"You must be imagining things. I had no envelope," Inuyasha said frowning at her.
"Show me your hands," she commanded pointing at the hands he was hiding behind his back.
Inuyasha brought his hands forth. "See? I don't have anything."
"Maybe it was an effect of dizziness," Miroku suggested.
"I'm not hallucinating!" Kagome cried out, offended.
"Of course not Kags, I didn't mean to say that. I was merely suggesting that you might have mistaken something Inuyasha was holding for a black envelope," Miroku said and then gave her a curious look. "Anyway, why are you so eager to know if Inuyasha had a black envelope in his possession?"
"Well...I...never mind, it doesn't really matter. I guess you're right Miroku," Kagome said with a defeated sigh.
"Ms. Hirugashi," came Sesshoumaru's regal voice, "I'm sure it has been a tiring day for all of us and you have been working since early this afternoon. Maybe it would be best if you went back home early."
Kagome nodded in agreement and began to stand up. She felt like she needed some time to sort things out.
"Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru said addressing his younger brother, "I want you to take Ms. Hirugashi home."
Inuyasha groaned, "Can't Kouga or Miroku do it?"
"No, they have responsibilities that need to be taken care of...and an umbrella girl to hire," Sesshoumaru said throwing a menacing glance in Miroku's direction.
Miroku gulped audibly.
"Well I have responsibilities too! As a matter of fact there is somewhere I'm supposed to be right now, so if you will excuse me..." Inuyasha said heading for the door.
Sesshoumaru intercepted him, giving him a cold glare.
"Inuyasha," Sesshoumaru warned dangerously. "You will take the lady home."
"Why can't you do it?" Inuyasha said trying to get past his older sibling.
"Because there is an important issue that needs attending," Sesshoumaru said.
"Oh?" Inuyasha asked raising an eyebrow clearly saying he didn't believe him.
"You know very well what I have to do," Sesshoumaru snapped frostily, trying not to loose his patience.
A dawning expression fell over Inuyasha's face as he finally understood what was going on. The other three certainly hadn't noticed the sudden comprehension between the two Sengoku managers and looked on in confusion.
"Fine! I'll take the wench home," Inuyasha growled.
"Then it's settled," Sesshoumaru said in satisfaction.
"Miroku!" barked Inuyasha at the mechanic. "I want my car back."
"Keys are in your left pocket and the truck is parked outside," Miroku said and gave his pants a longing look. "Can I have my pants back?"
Ignoring Miroku's question, Inuyasha opted on grabbing a startled Kagome's arm and dragging her out of the room before she had a chance to protest.
By the time they had reached the garage's entrance Kagome was able to find her tongue.
"What do you think you're doing?!" Kagome demanded trying to break free from the strong grip Inuyasha had on her arm.
Inuyasha grumbled but didn't answer. Instead he kept on his mad tirade to Kami knows where.
As they stepped outside Kagome noticed that it had gotten dark, the only source of light coming from the street lights that lined the sidewalk and the houses that stood nearby.
Inuyasha stopped in front of the same black Dodge pick-up truck which Miroku had used to tow her little Volkswagen into town and got in. Kagome stood outside, her arms crossed in annoyance.
"Get in," Inuyasha commanded when he had slid the window down.
"I'm not going anywhere with you," Kagome said regarding him as she would have regarded a slimy worm.
"Then you'll have to find another ride home," he stated simply beginning to slide the window up again.
"Sesshoumaru will get angry with you if you just leave me here," Kagome reminded him.
"Then get in!" Inuyasha said starting to get pissed.
Kagome didn't move.
Inuyasha mumbled a stream of curses and wretched the truck door open, took the raven haired girl by the shoulders and practically threw her into the car. What had he done to deserve this?
"Hey watch it! I'm not a rag doll, you know," Kagome protested as she settled herself into the passenger's seat.
It must have been something really bad for him to be stuck with this woman.
"Wench," he insulted.
Kagome stuck her tongue out at him.
"Do you know how to get to my house?" Kagome asked as she buckled her belt and Inuyasha started the ignition.
"Were aren't going to your house," Inuyasha told her.
"What?! Then where are we goi-YAAAAAAA!" Kagome finished off her sentence in a scream, latching onto the door handle as the car lurched forward and started to speed down the one way street...
...in the opposite direction...
"WATCH OUT!" Kagome screamed as she stared in horror at the yellow cab looming in front of them.
Inuyasha calmly swerved to the right and onto the sidewalk, cleanly avoiding colliding into the taxi which had just seconds ago been inches away from crashing into them.
"Are you trying to kill me?!" Kagome screeched in anger at the lunatic driver next to her.
"That's a thought," Inuyasha said throwing a wicked grin her way as he continued driving on the sidewalk.
"Why me?" Kagome whimpered sinking into her seat before she caught sight of on old lady toddling out of a shop right in front of them.
"Old lady. Old Lady. OLD LADYYYYY!!!" Kagome screamed shutting her eyes tight as they narrowly missed trampling over the poor senior citizen.
"Cut out your screaming already," Inuyasha snapped as he dashed through a red light and turned round a corner.
She heard the sound of a horn honking at them and then the screeching of tires on the pavement. A loud crash followed.
"Could you slow down, you maniac?!" Kagome yelled at Inuyasha, her eyes still sealed shut.
Inuyasha snorted at her and paid no heed to Kagome's yelling, instead he accelerated and continued driving at a mad pace.
"I'm too young to die!" Kagome shouted hysterically as she felt the truck make a sharp turn causing her to hug her seat for dear life.
"Get out of my way you prancing gay man!" she heard Inuyasha yell.
A loud honk was his response.
A few honks, screams and shouts later, Inuyasha came to an abrupt halt, nearly sending Kagome flying through the window.
"Damn people..." Inuyasha grumbled as he turned the engine off. "Don't they know how to drive?"
"I'm still alive?" Kagome asked as she reluctantly opened one eye and surveyed her surroundings.
They had came to a stop next to a couple of old apartment buildings, not more then 5 or 6 stories high, each of their walls grubby and un-kept. On the sidewalk a trash can had been knocked over spilling all of it's contents onto the floor and was now the dinner to some hungry stray cats.
"Of course you are, why shouldn't you be?" Inuyasha said only to receive a very dry look from his passenger. "Nevermind."
"Where are we?" Kagome asked shifting her gaze to look down the dimly lit street.
"The poor district," was Inuyasha's answer.
Kagome could only look around in wonder. She had never been to this part of the city before, mainly because it was supposed to be dangerous and had a very high rate of crime.
"Look. I want you to stay right where you are, I'll be back soon. There is something I need to do," Inuyasha said stepping out of the car.
"Where are you going?" Kagome asked but Inuyasha had already shut the door and was now walking down the street. Then he turned and disappeared from sight.
"Stupid, careless, reckless, jerk," Kagome grumbled under her breath.
She sat there, watching the shadows flicker eerily, the foul stench of decayed food reaching her nose. A sudden clanging sound made her jump.
"This place is creepy..."she whispered to herself.
The minutes dragged by and still no Inuyasha appeared. The silence was driving her crazy and goosebumps had started to appear on her arms. A sound, nearer and louder than before echoed through the darkness, causing her to give a small yelp.
"That's it!" she cried. "I want to go home, now!"
Getting out of the car, she slammed the door behind her, not even bothering to lock it and stomped down the street in the direction she'd seen Inuyasha go. Turning into a dark alley she marched through it until she came out onto the street again.
Her eyes widened.
Men in black leathers and heavy boots were strolling around everywhere she looked. Street bikes were parked here and there, their owners leaning against them casually or checking the fuel. A few women in shorts that looked more like panties to Kagome walked past and soon enough were surrounded by drooling men.
Kagome snorted in disgust as the women batted their eyelashes at their audience, one of them puffing her chest out to accentuate her breasts.
"Geez, they're pathetic," Kagome said to herself as she tried to search for the familiar face of her annoying companion.
Finally she caught a glimpse of Inuyasha's long dark hair and spotted him standing next to a bent over 'STOP' sign. He was talking to a large, muscular, bald man with a large tattoo on his right arm and both of them seemed to be in deep discussion because their heads were close together.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled trying to catch his attention.
But Inuyasha didn't seem to hear. Instead he held something out to the man in front of him, who in turn took his offer and scribbled something down on top of the clip board he was holding. Then they shook hands and Inuyasha began to walk away.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome called running after him.
A man seated on top of his Harley Davidson blocked her view of Inuyasha for just a few seconds. After the man drove past, Inuyasha was gone.
"Damn it!" Kagome scowled.
People had started to gather up ahead and Kagome began to wonder if Inuyasha was in amongst them.
"Come on people! The race is about to start!" shouted someone to her left.
'Race? What race?' Kagome thought watching as a bunch of men swung onto their motorbikes and drove them slowly over to where a bleached blond woman was standing.
Curiosity getting the best of her, Kagome followed the small crowd to where the men on top of their bikes were lining up. Not far away she saw the same bald guy Inuyasha had been talking to just a while ago, taking the bets people were giving him.
The bleached blond eyed the men in front of her, occasionally winking at one or blowing a kiss to the other. She glanced over to the bald man, trying to catch his eye, and when he finally looked up he gave her a short nod.
It was the signal to start the race. Lifting one orange handkerchief over her bleached hair, the woman swept her gaze over the racers, who in turn kept close attention to her hand, revving up their engines and letting the sound roar over the excited chatter form the crowd.
And then the handkerchief dropped.
The racers shot off and the crowd went wild.
Unexpected to all, another racer dashed forth, apparently late, trying to catch up with the rest.
Kagome squeezed her way to the front and watched in awe as the men raced down the deserted street, merging onto each other as they got further and further away until they formed one big black mass, occasionally flickering with color as they passed underneath a lamp post.
"Where's the finish line?" Kagome asked a brunette who's boobs were unnaturally big.
"This is the finish line," replied the woman. "They'll have to make a turn at the run down sewing company and then they'll race back."
Kagome was able to make out the shadowed structure of the sewing company, about half a mile away and from what she could tell the woman beside her hadn't been kidding when she had said it was 'run down'.
"They're returning!" a man from the crowd announced.
Kagome turned her attention back to the race, watching as the racer who'd come late over took the man in 1st place with practiced ease, his movements smooth and precise. He then proceeded to dash ahead putting a considerable distance between him and the rest of the racers.
"He's good," Kagome commented to no-one in particular as she watched him get closer.
Her eyes fell on his motorcycle. It was quite a unique model, it's build sleek and from what she could deduce, it's engine powerful and bursting with speed. It was painted silver with decorative swirls of black and navy blue to the sides, getting fainter as they reached the bike's rear.
"Such a pretty bike too..." she said as she watched the racer flash past the finish line in a blur of silver and black.
The crowd cheered.
At least the grand majority did, the rest grumbled and cursed, watching in envy as some went to collect their betting money from the bald man and others went over to congratulate the winner.
Kagome edged closer to the little crowd of people surrounding the winning racer, trying to catch a glimpse of his face.
"...he's never lost a race and still, no one knows his name. Though Youkai Hayasa suits him. He's a speed demon alright..." Kagome over heard a man say.
"Youkai Hayasa..." Kagome murmured. "So that's what he calls himself...Speed demon..."
The Youkai Hayasa seemed to get tired of the attention and soon he was backing out of the crowd and heading towards the bald man to claim his prize. Though by then Kagome had lost interest and was once again on her search for Inuyasha.
"Where is he?!" she almost shouted in frustration scanning the crowd for jerk face.
But Inuyasha was nowhere to be seen. Not that she expected a little flashing sign that read 'Idiot is here' pointing at his exact location, but it would have been helpful...
Sighing she gave up her hunt and decided it best to go back and wait inside the car.
Walking back the same route she had taken she entered the dark alley intent on getting back to the truck quickly before Inuyasha found out she had been trotting around where she wasn't supposed to.
"So...What have we got here?"
Kagome whirled round, searching for the man who had just spoken. It was dark but she was able to make out the two silhouetted figures standing at the end of the alley, blocking her way to the truck's safety.
"What do you want?" Kagome demanded eyeing the men wearily as she unconsciously took a step back.
"Just to have a little fun," the tallest of the two said. "Right, Akushu?"
The man by the name of Akushu nodded, a horrid laugh escaping him and echoing against the alley walls.
Kagome took another step backwards.
"Well you won't find any fun here, so why don't you two just step aside and let me through," Kagome said her voice unwavering given the fact that she was lacking courage at the moment.
"No can do," the tall guy said. "Not until we've had our 'fun'."
"I told you, you won't find any 'fun' here! So let me through!" Kagome yelled angrily.
The man just chuckled and all of a sudden she felt someone grab her from behind, a cool piece of metal coming to rest at her throat.
"You shouldn't let your guard down so easily little girl," a male voice whispered harshly into her ear.
She hadn't even noticed the shortest of the two men vanish into the shadows of the night and sneak up on her. She berated herself for not being more alert.
"Well done Akushu," the tall man praised her attacker as he walked up to them. "Will you hold her still while I fuck her?"
Kagome who had been struggling to free herself froze, her eyes widening, her heart now swelling in terror.
With new found energy she started kicking and screaming, calling out to anyone who could possibly hear her. Akushu tightened his grip around her shoulders, pressing the knife against her neck until she could feel it piercing her skin. She stopped immediately.
"Feisty, eh?" the man who wasn't holding her said as he grabbed her chin roughly.
Kagome spat at him.
"Damn bitch!" he shouted slapping her across the face.
A stinging sensation burnt her cheek and she turned her eyes on him, glaring at him for all she was worth.
"Bastard..." she whispered fiercely, her hands balling into fists.
"What did you say?" the man in front of her asked viciously.
Kagome didn't answer.
Her attacker snorted and moved forward pressing his body against hers, alcohol reeking off him in waves. It was disgusting.
His grubby hand cupped her breast and he laughed when he heard her gasp. Akushu chuckled behind them.
"Get your dirty hands off of me!" Kagome screamed trying to squirm out of his reach.
"Stop moving!" her abuser shouted angrily taking his companion's knife and slashing her arm.
Kagome screaming in pain as she felt the knife cut into her skin, tears welling up inside her eyes.
Kami...This couldn't be happening. It was all just a dream. She'd just wake up any minute now, safe and sound in her cozy bed at home. Oh please just let it be a dream...
But then she felt a hand start to tug at her pants, fumbling with the first button of her jeans and she let out a strangled sob.
This was no dream. This was a nightmare.
A real nightmare.
She felt like crying. So this is how it was going to be? She was going to loose her virginity and she hadn't even had her first kiss yet?
Suddenly bright head lights and the sound of an engine reached her ears. A flash of silver passed by knocking her attacker to the ground.
Taking her opportunity she twisted round and kicked the shocked Akushu where it would hurt the worst, watching as he doubled over and crumpled to the floor.
"You damn piece of shit!" cursed the tall man who had been punched out of the blue by this mysterious stranger.
Standing up, her attacker charged toward the man on top of the silver motorbike, his knife raised and ready to draw blood. With one swift movement the stranger knocked the knife out of her attacker's hand and was now dangling him by the collar of his shirt a few inches from the ground.
Her attacker laughed nervously, "Hey, man. We can always work things out. If you want we can share her and then-"
Kagome watched in shock as the man who had been harassing her was sent flying through the air and hit the alley's wall with a sickening thump.
She stood rooted to the spot, looking at the man's body lying lifelessly on the floor, his arm bent at an odd angle.
Except for the rumble of the bike's engine, there was silence.
"I-Is...Is he...dead?" she asked in barely a whisper.
No answer came.
Her other attacker scrambled to his feet and ran away in fright not even bothering to help his friend. Coward.
Kagome turned to her savior and her breath caught in her throat. This was a surprise...
"Thank you," she said softly. "Thank you for saving me."
The Youkai Hayasa just sat there, his head turned in her direction. He seemed to be looking at her...or maybe he wasn't. She couldn't tell. The helmet kept his face hidden.
Finally she felt the nights events fall onto her like bricks and she could no longer hold back the shock, fear and pain she had just experienced. The dam broke and tears flooded down her cheeks, her frame shaking violently.
Gods... She felt so...vulnerable...
Two strong, warm arms wrapped around her unexpectedly, gathering her up into a comforting embrace, patting her back reassuringly.
She tensed, scared that the man would try and take advantage of her like the others had attempted to do, but when he did nothing more than just hold her and pat her back she relaxed and buried her face into the solid chest of her savior.
Hiccuping she calmed down and wiped her tears away, looking at the man whose identity was unknown.
She smiled, "Thank you."
The Youkai Hayasa nodded and let go of her, walking back to his motorbike. He didn't even bother to say good-bye or ask her if she would be fine as he got onto his silver vehicle and rode off.
She stayed where she was for a few minutes, wondering if she should run after him or not. But what would she say if she called him back? Would he be too far away for him hear her? She decided to stay where she was.
With one last glance at the man sprawled over on the floor she started to walk towards the end of the alley.
"Kagome!"
Recognizing the familiar voice of Inuyasha she tried to make herself look presentable and saw the Sengoku manager jog up to her, for the first time noticing he wore a worried expression.
"Where the hell were you?!" he shouted grabbing her damaged arm.
She winced and sucked in a muffled gasp.
Inuyasha looked down at his bloodied hand.
"Shit! Kagome, your bleeding!" he said taking her arm gently to inspect it.
"No, really?" she said sarcastically rolling her eyes at him, letting him hold her arm.
"Come on, we've got to get this bandaged," he told her leading her out of the alley towards the car.
Kagome walked quietly, every so often looking at Inuyasha. He seemed to be upset, his dark eyebrows furrowed and a grim expression was etched on his features.
Once at the truck Inuyasha took out a first aid kit and began to disinfect the wound on her arm.
"I told you to stay where you where," he said his voice unusually calm. Ok, now Kagome was scared. "This isn't a place for girls like you to be skipping around in."
"I wasn't skipping," Kagome grumbled, holding back a hiss as Inuyasha started to bandage her arm.
"Damn it Kagome! You could have been killed or raped!" Inuyasha yelled, loosing his temper.
Kagome's head slumped and she blinked back tears that were threatening to make their presence known. She wouldn't cry again. It was bad enough that she did so in front of a stranger and she might as well be throwing away her pride if she cried in front of Inuyasha.
"I almost was," she said softly, so softly that Inuyasha nearly didn't hear it. Nearly.
"WHAT?! Is that why you have a gash on your arm? Is that why you look as if you've been rolling around in dirt? What were you thinking coming out here alone?!" Inuyasha shouted, his eyes flashing.
"But nothing happened to me!" Kagome said getting irritated. "I'm fine now. The Youkai Hayasa saved me."
"The...Youkai Hayasa...saved you?" Inuyasha asked her, stupefied.
"Uh...yeah. Is it too hard to believe?" Kagome asked in vexation.
"Well sure it is. He hardly ever buts into other people's matters, he just races and then disappears," Inuyasha said. Then he narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
"How do you know who the Youkai Hayasa is?"
"I saw him race, win and over heard someone say his name," Kagome said off handedly.
Inuyasha continued to eye her, making her shift uncomfortably.
"Can I go home now?" she asked meekly.
Inuyasha nodded, holding the door to the truck open for her to slip in. He wasn't done questioning her yet, but it'll have to wait until tomorrow. The events had been enough for one day.
Still he wondered if things could get any worse. And for some reason or other he had a hunch that in the near future they would...
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A/N: I really tortured Kagome didn't I? Poor girl...Ah well, who said this fic was going to be all smiles and sunshine? Anyway in case no one knows, an umbrella girl or brolly babe, is a woman that in dressed in provocative clothes that sport the motorbike team's main sponsor. They hold an umbrella (duh) to shade the riders on sunny days or rain on rainy days. They are really just for show.
Oh yeah...could I have 50 reviews this time? Pweeeease! *puppy dog eyes* I really, really like reviews...
Special thanks to:
amyfushigiyugi: Thank you so much for mentioning my story! I'm...I...don't know what to say! Ya know when you're mind goes blank? And you start writing all this crap? Well the crap hasn't appeared yet but...THANK YOU!!!!!!!* does a little jig*
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Dawnrider31: No fainting. I must admit that it seemed that way in the last chapter but I cleared it up in this one...I think. Did it look like she was dizzy or do you still think she'd fainted? I hope I described it ok...Anyway I never saw Sister Act 2. I actually got the idea of gluing from a friend, but he used paper glue and didn't work so well.
Hoshi-chan1: I bet I know who you're thinking about, everyone seems to have a pretty good idea and they're hunches are...well...you'll find out.
gala: How could I do that? *shrugs* Dunno, I just did. *smiles wickedly*
Miko Sakura-sama: I was thinking about it, taking Kag's pants and all but decided against it. It would have been funny though. Can you imagine Inuyasha trying to get into them? What about Miroku's face? He'd be in pure bliss.
Dork in Training: Damn you're good! Are you some fortune teller that can predict the future?
InuBabe: Oh great! Then you might be receiving an e-mail from me sometime asking some questions on dirt biking. Though not yet, I still have a few chapters to go till I get there...It's a long road down fanfiction...
koinu-no-ai: Twists are fun! That's why I love them too!^_^
FireAngelWarrior: Yeah...Most people thought it was Kou/Kag too at first, some still don't know what pairing it is. Though I do *smiles happily* And I'm not telling...yet.
Sammy-.-zzz: Lol! I liked your quote. It's sorta funny when your falling asleep ontop of the keyboard to suddenly decide to write, "Reach for the sky." More like "reach for the bed". That's how I feel sometimes.
bluefuzzyelf: Yeah, it's only funny to see Inu hop about the room with a chair stuck to his ass, because he'd get pissed. So would anybody else...but it's not the same!
KagomeRoseWish: You're so sweet! *glomps RoseWish-chan* I feel giddy. ~Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, la la la la la la something with mittens~ Uh...wait. Ain't I supposed to sing that song when I'm scared? Am I scared? Maybe I am. Probably I'm freaking myself out with my freakeshness. AAAAAHHHHH!
The Couples Writer: Well, I didn't elaborate on Kags past but I'm getting there!
Panther: *sniffles* I feel so...so...what's the word? Oh yeah...touched. I'm actually getting thanked for all my writing. Someone appreciates my writing and is thanking me! *sobs* THANK YOU!
Mustard Yellow Sunshine: Hi there! I explained the umbrella girl in my authors note, just in case you don't have a clue of what they are. Though for others who haven't read my author's note I'll just make a brief explanation in the story. Thanks for sorta reminding me! You've saved many others out there from confusion! Justice for all! ^_^v
Lunar Kitty: I loved Super Hog too! *imagines flying piggy with superman outfit zooming about the room*
Akako the panther hanyu: I know what you mean by giddy. I get giddy too...~One, two three four, five. Once I caught a fish alive! Six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Then I let it go again! Why did you let it go? Cause it bit me finger so. Which finger did it bite? The little finger on the right!~ Or maybe just plain crazy...
sweetnsad: My dad isn't a biker but my bro is! So I get to bug him into lending me his bike. He never does though...But I find ways around that ^______^
bl@ck shadow fox: Ok. Now you know what happened. ^_~
aoringo-chan: I'll never forget! Never!!!! That's why I surprised myself and updated sooner than I was planning on doing.
Angel81: Thanx!
CrAzY FoR VaMpIrEs: Thanx! I'm glad you like my plot!
Ali B: Which pairing would you like? I've already got one in mind but until then the poor couple will be swinging partners until they discover they're true feelings for each other. I torture them, I know. But then this fic wouldn't be fun.
amberescence: Amberescence-chan! How is your other fic going? Did you post it yet? I'll have to check later. I would really like to read some of your own original work. I bet it's really good!
12345678: Glad you thought this fic was funny. I don't want you dying though...You still have some chapters to read!
Danielle: I've written! I think you've read so...Hope you liked it!
Lover: So what do you think about what happened to Kags? She's had a pretty tough chapter, ne?
setsuna-3000: Thank you!
stargirl: Fluffy will be having his fluff with Kags. There is enough of her to go around. ^_~
Briar: Briar! You're back! Yeyyyy! No, unfortunately I haven't read Mars. Someone has mentioned it to me before but since they don't sell manga where I live (they are really hopeless) I don't have much of a chance. Though I've heard of 8 hour Suzuka. Pretty famous track in Japan. Most races held there are indurance races.
KaGoMechiK: I know what you mean. Believe me, I really do.
PeachesDani: No, I'm not trying to kill you...yet. *smiles evilly* I plan on keeping you alive until you've read all my story.
CharMoonshineINU: Motorbikes rule! ^_^v That's why I wrote this fic! And of course it had to have the best anime involved...Inuyasha!
Hot Otaku: I know...I keep wondering where the plot goes too. It just sorta flows and makes it's own path as I write. Weird...It has a mind of it's own...
inuphoria: Is this ok? I've updated soon...moraless...
babygirl20008: I've updated and done as you requested babygirl-sama. *bows*
demon: Thank you! Glad to know you like my fic!
crazy-brat28: Well. I can't really tell you what the pairing is cause that's one of the 'mysteries' of the story. You see Kags is gonna be very confused love wise. As I said in my summary things in Sengoku where gonna stir up and get interesting. And there are 4 'hot' men in the team. One doesn't count. That leaves three. It's a love triangle! The strongest will perceiver! And of course I would love to know which pairing you'd like for Kags. So tell me!
ladihouki: Oh wow! I'm so happy you liked my story! So you're in the chat group? Amy asked me in too but I haven't been able to join yet. My computer is an old model and goes berserk in chat rooms...*sigh* Sad, ne?
Obiki Usagi: I know. But cliffies make the story more interesting. At least for me they do.
kj: Certainly evil. *nods head in agreement*
nesh: Not to worry! Many share your views! There will be Kag/Inu, but Kags is gonna be taken for a waltz until she finally settles for someone. Who that someone is, I won't tell you. But who knows! You might like it!
blue_dragon544: Revise? Did I write down somethin wrong? I'm confused....
darkdragonfire: lone_silver_fox! Welcome to ff.net! I was missing your review. Anywayz glad you thought it was funny. Lol. Just hope your Mum doesn't think you've gone insane. Mine already thinks I've gone off my rocker. ^_^;;
Amethyst Hanyou: HAPPY BELATED B-DAY!!!! Happy b-day 2 u! Happy b-day 2 u! Happy b-day Amethyst-chan, happy b-day 2 u!!!! And as a B-day present I offer you this chapter! (A bit angsty but hope you like it)
Lil Ole Me 97: Your wish is my command Lil Ole Me-sama *bows*. Lol! I liked your term 'kaput'. Hehe!
pua lahi lahi: Hello! Finally we 'meet' (more like write) again! And thank you. I actually did have a grand day.
Ayame13: Teehee! ^_^ Poor Miroku! I was really mean to him, ne?
j.b Raven: Sesshy will have his fluff. There is enough of Kags to go around.
Phoenix29: Updated! =D
aeris_6988: Evil is my second name. *grins*
Shadow_jem: Thank you! I'm so flattered! Thank you, thank you, thank you thank you thank you (this could keep on forever you know...) thank you thank you thank you...
firehottie: Patience...*gets into meditation position* huuuummmm...Patience and chapters will pop out so fast you'll be mind boggled for the rest of your life. In other words: huuuuuuuuummmmmmm...
Hanoi: I have no idea about the pairings...well I do but I'm not telling...yet. Anyway. I would LOVE to have my story posted in your web site. I'm so flattered you even considered me to have the honor to figure there. Whenever you can please tell me the web's address so I can take peek.
Three-Legged Dog: Cool game...*drools* Gaaaa~aaame...*snaps out of trance* Uhhhh....oh yeah. Update. I've UPDATED! You know...it's mean to bribe...*pouts*
Inuyasha_Death-Dealer: Hmmm...finish it...it still isn't half way through. I can't really tell yet but there will be quite a few chapters more to go.