Art Or Madness By: Tsukiko-san
Pairing(s): Naraku/Kagome and Sango/Miroku
Disclaimer: Like I have said for the past 4 chapters I don't own Inuyasha
Author's Note: Wow I'm updating quiet fast and that's because of all the positive feedback I have gotten from my good reviewers, so thanks you guys!
Warning: More Abuse. Also I did research so many things here are what really happens in mental hospitals, but many years ago…I think.
Summery: Humans are but foolish creatures that are ignorant to the web of lies and spite that they had weaved. They live on trivial feelings like love and other feelings that make them pitiful……but I am no better because I have fallen for a mere mortal girl.
Chapter 5: Purity overcomes Darkness
He laid still his red irises following the slow and deliberate movements of the filthy rats that trailed across the cement floor. There was practically no light, the small window that held bars gave no luminosity to this cement hell that gave every shade of gray.
The shallow shadows were his sole companions (and occasionally the rats) the crushing emptiness of silence invaded his sense of hearing as he watched the dripping of water that escaped a lose pipe. He felt the coldness of this torture chamber seep into his warm blooded body making his breath come out in silvery puffs.
He sat in the dark isolation his stomach burning with need to eat something. The fact that the blubbering idiots that wailed in childish fever made matters worst as they never seem to stop as they whimper in self pity.
He almost felt sorry for them, keyword being almost.
If he had no self respect he would beg the hospital guards that came once every couple of hours, that he be set free from this damnation. Naraku let his eyes droop, exhaustion claiming his mind as the distorted images of his horrible childhood clawed desperately at his soul so that he relived the abuse that his tormentor inflicted upon him.
The Silence of Death (Flashback)
He brought his tender hands up to his face as the scarred tissue started to heal slowly. The thin strip of flesh that covered his hand was coated with blood, the crimson liquid going under his claws, claws of a beast.
He sighed feeling that his mother was in a better place, thinking that he should have followed her lead but his pride got in the way of the cowardly act. He felt the prickling sensation of being watched when a glass bottle made its way towards his head.
He had ducked in time when the bottle exploded against the wall sending its shards flying everywhere. He hissed in pain as the broken glass embedded itself into the raw flesh of his back. He felt the slick feeling ob blood dripping down his back as he bit the inside of his cheek to not whimper in pain.
"You killed her…killed her!" His words coming out in a slur as he slumped against the frame of the door so that it could support his dead weight. His beady red eyes were unfocused as he regarded the crouching Naraku in the corner.
"Why! You killed her!" His tormentor said as he made his way to Naraku. Naraku slowly moved away knowing that when he was drunk that he gave harsher punishments. Naraku crept slowly to the only exit his movements slow that he wouldn't bring to much attention to his escape.
It didn't work.
A fist landed onto his face making him land onto the floor. His drunken breath made him want to retch as Naraku sent a glare towards his 'father'.
"I could kill you!" He slurred his eyes wide as he brought his face closely to Naraku's. "I could kill you, like you killed your mother!" He screamed as Naraku winced at the accusation Naraku made another attempt at escaping except a pale hand grabbed at his neck.
"You good-for-nothing son, I could bury you alive and I might do it." He said quietly his nails biting into the soft flesh of Naraku's neck. Naraku felt his restriction of breath as he clawed at his 'father's' hand making small lines of blood run down his hand but that did not phase him. Then everything black as the light headedness made him pass out…
His 'father' made sure to leave him sore so that Naraku would 'feel' his punishment.
A Gray Prison (End Flashback)
Naraku growled deep in his throat as his crimson eyes gleamed furiously in the bleak darkness. His emotions turned ragged as a merciless force tore away any kind of common sense. The tormented remembrance was a concept that he rather not relive again as he tried to banish the surge of anger that made him think of killing. Anything.
He clenched his eyes as a sense of emptiness crawled into the pit of his stomach while he tried to erase the memories of his 'father' willing for them to fade into the recess of his mind. He drew away from the reminiscing of his past finding his way to the present hearing the god awful gibberish that spewed from other mental patients. Naraku felt his body tremble the damn memories making him shiver in fear and disgust as he tried to not to feel the phantom touches and the burnings of his scars that his 'father' inflicted him with.
He bit hard enough on his lower lip that it drew a thin line of blood that dripped down his chin, he did not notice he felt the numbness settle through his entire body.
Late
Kagome frantically ran through her apartment trying to find everything she needed so that she wasn't unprepared (which she usually was). "Late once again I see." Sango said her chocolate brown eyes bright with mirth as she observed the flustered Kagome who tried to put on her shoes and hopped around at the same time. Kagome turned her blue eyes to the amused older girl who leaned casually against the door frame.
"I have you know, I'm not late." Kagome said matter-of-factly as she began rummaging through old documents hoping to find the 'progress report' of Naraku's. Finally finding the badly crossed out paper she made her way to the door slamming it hard enough that the some pictures fell from the wall.
"5, 4, 3, 2, 1…" Sango quietly murmured as she checked her watch while she tossed Kagome's car keys in her hand. An embarrass Kagome walked through the door as she snatched the keys from Sango who had a grin playing on her rosy lips.
"I forgot my keys…" Kagome said sheepishly while rubbing her head. "I noticed." Sango said innocently as she shoved Kagome out of the apartment so that she wouldn't be late. The slender trees stood lonely on the cold cement side walks, she was surprised that there were still any types of plant life in the concrete jungle of Tokyo. She walked looking at the rush of business men that desperately tried to get to work. Kagome smoothed out her red pleated skirt enough that barley any wrinkles showed in the silky red material.
Kagome went down to the parking lot finding her wreck of a car standing proudly next to a Mercedes and a red Ferrari. Kagome sighed willing for the beat up car to disappear and a Hummer replacing it. It didn't work.
The ice Prince
Sesshomaru rubbed his temples his irritation getting the best of him as a headache formed between his golden eyes. He ran a clawed hand through his silky hair as he waited for the old nurse to tell him where Naraku was. Keade still gapped shamelessly at Sesshomaru who raised a delicate eyebrow at her surprised gaze. "W-What did you say?" Keade stuttered the fact that one of her most notorious patients were about to set free, well from what she heard from the golden eyed man.
"I meant what I said; I will make sure that he be free from this….hospital." He said while looking around finding that it wasn't even suitable for the rats, he found it hard to believe that anyone could even live here. Sesshomaru brought his polished black suitcase on the cracked desk as he riffled through many vanilla folders finding one that read in big bold red letters: Naraku, Case.
"Hello Keade…" Said a soft voice as a flustered Kagome came in with smaller canvasses pressed tightly against her chest this time so save her the hassle from carrying those giant canvasses she brought last time. Kagome tried to control the rosy hue that spread across her cheeks as Sesshomaru's cold calculating eyes observed her movements. She tried to bow at the silver haired stranger as a small speck of amusement glinted in his golden eyes as she tried to bow when the canvasses pressed painfully against her gut.
"Hello I am Tashio Sesshomaru." He said curtly as he to returned the bow except as not as low, just enough that he actually acknowledged her presence.
"Higurashi Kagome, nice to meet you." She said politely the manners she was brought up with surfacing as she turned to Keade. A timid smile played across her lips as embarrassment fluttered across her oceanic blue eyes while she looked at the kind brown eyes Keade showed her.
"I seem to have forgotten where Naraku's room was…" Kagome said as she shifted uncomfortably when Sesshomaru snapped his attention to Kagome, enough that her cheeks warmed up a bit.
"It's quiet all right….We are not in need of your services anymore." Keade said as she shuffled papers into little cubby holders as she avoided Kagome's blue eyes.
"What? Why?" Kagome asked as Sesshomaru listened for the answer to the young lady's question while Keade started to walk away from the questioning blue eyes. "That information is classified I am afraid. Now if you please…." Keade said earnestly as she tried to walk away once more before a strong arm got in her way from escaping.
"I believe that you still have not told me of Naraku's whereabouts." Sesshomaru said quietly hoping that he intimidated the old nurse into telling him where he could find Naraku. He gave Kagome a cold look questioning himself as to why this girl would want to know where Naraku was.
"I said…" Keade started to say with fiery brown eyes before a pristine white paper was brought to her attention. "Read this while I go in search of Naraku." Sesshomaru said coldly before he started to walk away. "The state you see him in was not my fault." The old nurse said quietly as look of sympathy passed through her face while she regarded the silver haired beauty.
"Of course not…..follow me girl." He whispered before he walked away leaving a silent nurse and young girl in his wake.
Purity
Naraku looked lifelessly at the gray wall finding that he heard nothing in the small chamber he was thrown in. A prickle sensation started behind his eyes as he let out a shaky sigh finding that his emotions were still raw from the intense memories he had experience. The humiliation of human emotions made him thankful that the cool darkness shadowed his body so that no one saw his tear streaked face.
In a delirium of anguishes and confused emotions he once again started to frail about his attempts of escaping the straight jacket was not a success as he only made the contraption bound more tightly against his body. He felt the spider mark that was burned upon his back was inflamed as the scorched skin burned with irritation or infection. He sat ridged in the dark ambient light as the harsh sting of singed flesh cooled down to a dull ache.
A soft pale hand wiped at his cheeks as his impassive eyes snapped to attention when a warm feeling had spread throughout his body making his heart beat faster. A curtain of silky black hair surrounded him as he struggled finding that he didn't like this warm feeling.He was pulled tightly against a small body while he rested his chin upon a crown of black hair that cascaded around his body. He stilled finally knowing what was happening in the awkward position he must deal with.
He was being hugged……
End Chapter
Author's Note: Yes I finally finished this chapter and if you are confused with the flashback his father was drunk and beat Naraku cause he thought Naraku was the cause of his Naraku's mother making suicide.
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Atamagaokashii Ookami: sorry well Naraku's dad beat Naraku's mom so that's why she was screaming later on she made suicide I think I was too vague around that part and yes the flashbacks are weird. Well the next chapter you will like cause I will make Naraku live with Kagome o crap I gave it away! Anyway thanks for giving me the advice I really appreciate it and tell me when you finally write that Naraku/Kagome fic I want to read it. Thanks for reviewing!
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