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Chapter 5

Inu Group

Two days had passed since Kouga's kidnapping attempt. As well, unbelievably, Kouga and Inuyasha never fought once during that time period. They had acted like they were best friends from when they were kids. And everyone had been shocked when Kouga stated they were all members of his pack. Needless to say, the entire group was a little suspicious of the two, but said nothing. The hadn't been fighting, and it was good enough for them.

During that time, they even settled Kouga's Territory problems with the eastern wolf tribe. Kouga and Inuyasha, as always, wanted to charge heedlessly into battle. But Kagome had forbiddon it. With Naraku dead, and a lone shard left, there was no reason to mindlessly slaughter. They would try diplomacy first.

Of course, she was not allowed to go alone. The whole group opted to go with her, for her protection. Kouga even came, as a representative for his tribe, and the tribe's territory. If things went bad, they would indeed have a fighting chance to escape.

It never came to that however. There was a famine going on to the east. And the eastern tribe had only two choices. Challenge for the plentiful southern lands for dominance, or starve. In the end, Kagome not only settle matters. But made a strong alliance between the two wolf tribes. They were to freely pass through Kouga's land. And settle within the mountains to the southern edge of the territory.

Present

Inuyasha had been avoiding the group when they took breaks and stopped for the night. Each dissapearance, he used the time to think hard. As always, Kouga's words kept racing within his mind. They wouldn't leave him alone, but he didn't mind. 'I'm hear to talk about Kagome's well being. She's in love with you not me, and I finally understand that. However, I still love her, and if you ever hurt her I bwill/b kill you and take her to a better place. Got it?' The entire statement, each time it played in his mind, sent him at ease. But one single part kept hitting him like a brick. 'She's in love with you not me.'

He knew he was in love with Kagome, but he hadn't let anyone know. A fear was harboured within him. One that he simply couldn't ignore. If his feelings were ever made apparent to an enemy... They'de use it. They'de go to even more extreme lengths to get at her then they had before. To torture both him and her ever so slowly. He couldn't let that happen to her. But now that he knew Kagome cared for him. More than just a friend, at that. He was jumping for joy. He wished to scream to the world how happy he was. But, there was one small problem. How to tell her he loved her? He had never felt such fear about a single emotion.

A noise returned him to the world. He had hardly heard it, that snapping of a twig. He cursed himself, while staying still. He had let someone, or something, get very close to him. In fact, underneath the very tree he was sitting in. "Inuyasha, are you up there?"

That voice was unique, as well as music to his ears. That voice was Kagome's voice. He silently fell from the tree. Landing without much sound, although his breath caught in his throat. The way the moonlight... She was absolutely beautiful. He recovered himself after a few seconds, once she smiled. Blushing, he cleared his throat, "You wanted something?"

"Nothing much Inuyasha, we were worried about you. I was worried about you, and why you were avoiding us all."

She had said it so kindly. Yet the Hanyou could tell that she was covering up her real emotions. The worry. The doubt. In a way, it broke away Inuyasha's uneaseness. She was worried, and he would comfort her. Any way he could. "Contrary to what other's believe, I do think. And I've been needed alot of time to do just that." His gaze was upon her for a reaction, but before she could reply, he continued on. "Would you like to go for a walk?"

She looked to him, once he asked. Only for her gaze to be entranced within his own golden orbs. They were so easy to get lost in. But so easy to read as well. She could tell Inuyasha was pleading with her to say yes. How could she not? "I would very much like to go on a walk Inuyasha. Thank you." She then walked to him, stopping by his side. Entwining her arm within his own, as if they were a lady and lord.

That action brought Inuyasha out of his thoughts once more. And then he began. He knew where he would take her. In his search for a preferrable tree to rest in, he had seen a small cliff. The view of the meadow beyond, as well as the tree line had been magnificent. It had pulled at him to stop, and simply gaze into the moonlit area... But his mind had been cluttered. He hadn't forgotten where it was though.

Once there, Kagome's silence gasp was all he needed to know. The moon had moved since he had last seen it. It's rays more prominant then before. Hilighting the meadon moreso, then when he had last been there. He sat down, motioning Kagome to follow him. The scene, with Kagome by his side calmed him. Stowing away his nerves. It was now or never. "Kagome, it's been two years since you freed me from Goshinboku. And we've been through good times and bad times. But, what I'm about to tell you will endanger your life even more then just traveling with me. The choice is yours if you want to hear it or not."

She was confused by the statement, and a little shocked. However, no matter the danger, she knew one thing. "Of course I want to hear it. The danger won't matter... Because I know you can protect me." She rested her head upon the hanyou's shoulder. It was assurance for him, as well as her, for what he was about to tell her. She just hoped it wasn't bad news.

Gently, almost timidly, he wrapped his arm around her. Moving her with caution, so that she was now within his lap. Overlooking the meadow. He set his head upon her shoulder, taking in her scent. It calmed him moreso then anything else could. Enough, so that he could say the words burned into his mind. "I love you Kagome."

Kagome froze. The first thought in her mind was, was this a dream? Or had the man she loved actually say the words she desired to hear. She almost pinched herself. "Inu-Inuyasha, is it true?" She turned within his lap, so that she gaze into those golden eyes. She could only read one emotion. One simple, yet complex emotion that set her heart on fire.

"Yes Kagome, I love you with all my heart." It felt as if time had stopped for the two. The only world was the other. And ever so slowly, so lovingly, the lessened the distance between then. Their lips met. Fire erupted between the both of them, or so it seemed. Such passion, and only on contact! Inuyasha, not sensing any hesitation, pulled her closer. Deepening the kiss, with feral need. While Kagome threw her arms around his neck, lost in complete bliss. He nibbled her bottom lip, asking for entry, and she gladly allowed him passage.

Eternity had passed by. Leaving the two locked together in that one single act of love. Yet their bodies began to burn for something more. Something basic, and primal. Both broke the kiss, inhaling the air their bodies were craving. Kagome laid her head upon his shoulder. This event, they both knew, would never be forgotten. And to seal it, Kagome said the only thing she knew. "I love you to Inuyasha."

Full Metal Group

Ed and Al walked up to the gate. They bars were old and rusted, as they should have been. Yet the hinges looked to be kept in good condition. On the wall tops there was barbed wire, which was only beginning to rust. If this was an abandoned building, why would they keep this place in decent condition? Ed checked the gate once more, kneeling so he could take a close look at the hinges. Yep, new hinges. He was about to rise up, but something had caught his eye.

The gap between the gate, and the gate wasn't large. Merely the width of a finger. But he saw something he culdn't deny. a taunt wire. Thin enough to break easily, once pressure was applied. What it did once broken however, Ed couldn't figure out. "Ha, looks like this deserted building isn't as deserted as we first thought." Ed stated while getting up. He brushed himself off. "well, only one way in. Give me a little toss onto the wall tops."

Al nodded silently, then held out his hands. Slightly cupped, so that Ed could fit his foot within. Ed braced himself, then nodded. The world suddenly left him, and he was wieghtless. Yet like an acrobat, he twirled. Landing upon the wall tops with his metallic limbs. A quick flash of light, and there was no more barbed wire. As well, a rope was lowered down to Al.

Al began to climb the wall immediately. Meeting his brother on the walltop. They jumped down into the grounds, being careful not to land upon the wire which had been running around the whole compound, or so it seemed. It was lost behind the main building within the center of the grounds. It looked old, decayed, and even had some traces of fire damage. Just like an abandoned building should have.

Edward just smirked, and made his way to the door. Alphonce followed. However, once they made it to the doors, it appeared as if they were locked. Typical. But not good enough to keep him and Al out. He clapped his hands together, then touched the door. When the light subsided, Ed was standing back to look at his work. A door had appeared out of nowhere on the barred door. He turned the knob, and walked in, Al close behind. Inside, it was dark, dank, and unkept. There was many hallways to choose from.

They split up. Ed going towards the east wing of the compound. While Al went towards the west wing.

Alphonce

Al was completely lost. There had been so many doorways, halls, and twists. He was to go to the west wing, he knew that much. But which way was west? He hadn't the slightest clue where he was, or where he was going. But he wouldn't give up though. 'Ok, if I take a left up there, and then another right, I should be in on track-'.

Out of the darkness walked a very beautiful lady with black hair. Fairly bold, and sure of herself as well. Concidering the low cut dress, which showed a fair bit of clevage and a tattoo on her upper chest. "Hello there. What brings you to this old worn out building?" Her tone was that of pleasent mocking.

Al looked to his right to see what he knew was an enemy. Immediately he got into his fighting stance, but was confused when Lust looked slightly offended. Why would she be offended? "What do you want?" He knew his voice was shaking, but what could he do?

"I'm not going to kill you boy. We need you alive still." Was all she said.

Al had no time to contemplate the answer, however. He was tackled from behind, by an unknown source. He rolled onto his back and punched with his right, but was surprised when nothing happened. He looked over to see that his arm was gone. As well, the metal around the joint was deformed... As if it were melted. He chanced a look towards the man standing before him.

He was short, fat, bald, and had drool coming down his chin. However, that was not the worst of it. When that drool touched the tiles on the floor... The floor melted. That scared Al more then anything else. "Lust, can I eat him?" The wierd man asked.

"No Gluttony, we need him alive." Lust then extended a lone finger. It took the shape of a long blade. One single, quick stroke was all she needed to do. Al's last arm was severed off at the mid upper arm area. As if he were made of nothing but butter. She looked at Al with an amused look. "Now, are you going to cooperate? Or will I need to remove your legs as well?"

What could Al do?

Edward

"God. Damn. Traps." Ed muttered, while climbing out of a pit. This had not been his day. Trap after trap hounded him throughout the complex. Or in all truth, just this corridor. Poison darts shooting out of the wall. A giant blade falling upon him. A concrete slab falling out of the roof. And last but not least, this pit, which he was finally out of. He looked over the edge, making a slight mental correction. Spiked pit. At the bottom, vertical pikes made of metal, stone, and wood jutted from the floor. As well, the skeleton of a middle age person was stuck upon a few spikes in the center. It looked greusom.

'If they have this many traps, I'm positive they at least have a small philosophers stone.' That thought kept him going, along with his promise. No matter how many traps there were, he would persevere... 'not again.' The all familiar feeling of a stone sinking underneath him began. It was to late to stop it from triggering. He waited, all senses alert, for this trap. But nothing happened. No... There was something happening. The hallway began to rumble. The sound of stone grating upon stone was echoing from behind him. He ran.

Bam! The sound issued out from behind him like a shot from a gun. Ed looked back. "Awww shiiiit!" A circular boulder had feel from the roof where he had been moments before. Ed ran on. He guessed the drop reduced it's speed dramatically. But the sloping hallway was allowing it to gain ground on him.

Suddenly he tripped, and ate dirt. He could feel the boulder get closer. Without thinking, he rolled to the side. If he were to survive this, that would allow him the greatest chance. He willed himself to mold into the corner, to take up every crevice. The boulder was almost upon him...

Then it passed. It continued to roll on, into the darkness. He got up and continued on. The hallway was endless. But at least there were no more traps. Or so he thought, as an all to familiar feeling triggered underneath his foot. "Not again!"

Meanwhile

Outside the laboratory, a middle aged man was scaling the walls. Using the rope to his full advantage, and climbing the walls quickly. He did not wish to be seen. He was tanned and had red eyes, wearing simple clothes. However, the most dominant feature upon him was a scar. And a peculiar one at that. An 'X' covering his entire face.He was from Ishbahl, and most people would be able to tell. His skin and eyes set him out.

Five years ago, there was unrest. Relations between his people, and those of outsiders was tense. Then war erupted. Almost all of his people were wiped out in the bloody massacre know as the Ishbahl Uprising. He was one of the survivors. From that day he vowed to kill every single State Alchemist he met, until he found a certain one. They were murderers. Using their forbiddon magics to destroy. And they had killed his brother. Correction, the Crimson Alchemist killed his brother.

He had spotted the Full Metal alchemist and his brother scale the outer walls. Most likely to break into this abandoned lab. And he was intending to kill them.

CHAPTER FIVE!

How is it? I'm getting close to when Inu meets Full Metal. And. Review please!