Wow. Its been a looooong time since I've stayed up as late as I did writing that last chappie. I was very high on sugar and it would explain some of the crazy crap I wrote in there. (ie the kung fu grip comment T.T) hehe it was reeeaaally late when I wrote that. ('bout 3:30am pst) anyhoo, I'm free as the wind to write and am racking my brain to update as often as possible for ur boredom relief.
Disclaimer::: "has anyone seen Rumiko Takahashi? I'd like to buy the rights to Inu Yasha." :::Sesshy grabs Chaos by the gruff of her neck and proceeds to drag her away from a very crowded Comicon booth.::: "How many times have I told you that you will never have enough money to own Inu Yasha or sadly me"
Chapter Cuatro (four)
Kagome had been finding twigs and other kindling with Shippo, when Kirara began to growl. She reached for her bow and quiver on her back, only to find that she had left them at camp. 'Oh great, now what am I supposed to do?' she chastised herself. She looked in the direction that Kirara was growling at, trying to see what lie just beyond the shadows. Thats when two soul stealers snaked out from the shadows and wrapped themselves around her tightly, causing her to scream in surprise. Kirara swiped at the offending demons only to be repelled backwards through a tree. At that moment, Kikyo's floating form came towards Kagome, hate burning in her eyes.
"Girl! Give me back the rest of my soul! You have less use for it than I!"
Recovering quite quickly from her initial shock, Kagome became very angry that Kikyo thought she had more claim on her soul than she herself did. "I have less use for it! Excuse me, but who's the current owner of said soul? ME! And who is living in a real body and not some clay pot? ME! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOULD NOT BE WALKING AMONGST THE LIVING!"
"Shut up you stupid girl! You have no idea of what you speak! That soul you posses was mine first and I have unfinished business I must attend to. And in order to do so, I need the rest of my soul!" Kikyo flicked her wrist which caused the two soul stealers wrapped around Kagome to send jolts of demonic power at Kagome. She began to scream again, wishing Inu Yasha could save her before her world went completely black.
"But your time to use the soul is long since gone, Kikyo. So leave Kagome ALONE!" Inu Yasha leaped out of the shadows as well, slicing away the binding soul stealers and catching Kagome as she fell. There was no way in hell Kagome was going to die on his watch, even if that meant dispatching Kikyo back into the depths of hell. Looking back on it now, Kagome was an absolute angel compared to Kikyo. But his ears twitched at the sound of Kikyo's demonic laughter. He turned his glaring eyes toward her, rage seeping from his every pore.
"So you prefer that pathetic twit over me, do you? How pitiful you are Inu Yasha. Hahahahaha You really are a fool in love. All the more reason for you to die right now!" She lunged at him, determined to take him to hell with her. But he dodged her with ease as he made up his mind that if she persisted on trying to kill either him or Kagome, he would kill her. Seeing as Kagome was still unconscious, and Miroku and Sango were arriving on the scene, he put her in Miroku's and Sango's care while he took care of this minor threat. Kikyo wasn't even human anymore, just a shadow of her former self, created by unnatural forces. She was living in a shell made of clay and bones, making others suffer with her, not letting them pass on so she could fulfill her vengeful spirit. Anyway she was holding a part of Kagome captive, just so she could stay here. And now she was trying to kill her. Kikyo had picked up the bow and quiver that Kagome thought she had left behind, notching an arrow and aiming straight at Inu Yasha once again. But before she could let it go, the string on the bow snapped. Inu Yasha took this chance and leapt at her for a second time.
"If you insist on trying to kill me, then I have no choice but to eliminate the threat!" he yelled with one final slash, sending the trapped souls flying out and the rest of Kagome's back to her. Landing with a heavy heart, he whispered to the wind, "may you finally rest in peace Kikyo." The others looked on stunned at what had transpired. Inu Yasha had made his choice, he had finally chosen between heaven and hell. But Kagome, having been unconscious, could not have realized what kind of choice he had made. What had seemed sooo simple to other around him, had been more complex then they had realized. Only after he had finally accepted that Kikyo was no longer herself, no longer living, could his choice finally become clear. Kikyo was his past, and with her destruction by his hand, Kagome had finally become his future. He walked over to where she lay and picked her up, carrying her back to camp. He held her close the whole time she slept, admiring her beauty and innocence. When her eyes finally fluttered opened he thought, no he knew he had made the right choice. Kagome was the only one that mattered, the only one he needed in order to live in this chaotic world. And he was going to tell her so, as soon as this business with Naraku was over. He couldn't risk her dying on him any more. She looked up at him and smiled a sleepy, well rested smile.
"Good morning, beautiful."
"Good morning."
"Feeling better? You were out for quite a long time," he said, brushing some stray hairs out of her face. He smiled at his sleeping beauty as she yawned and nodded. Rising up from her sleeping position, she looked around for the others.
"Where is everyone?"
"They went to gather more firewood, since none of the ones you gathered were brought back."
Just as Inu Yasha finished explaining, a resoundind SLAP! could be heard, a recognizable sign that Miroku had overstepped his bounds once again. Feeling like she needed to relax, Kagome went to her back pack to retrieve a towel and other bathing supplies. Inu Yasha began to follow her, wanting to never let her out of his sight. But when she scowled at him, he begged her to at least let him come. He wouldn't peek, he just wanted to make sure she was safe. After five minutes of pleading, she finally relented. He would probably follow her any way even if she said no.
"I mean it Inu Yasha. If I catch you so much as glancing over here, I'll sit you so many times you won't get up for a week."
"Why would I want to look at you. I'm not Miroku ya' know." 'That was a total lie, you know you wanna see her naked. Awww shut up, I do NOT need to think like that right now'
"Anyway, you're the one who insisted on coming, Inu Yasha. Why else would you want to come," she said sliding out of her uniform and into the spring. 'Ahhhh this feels soooo good. Nothing in the modern era can compare to a dip in the natural hot springs.' she walked farther along the bottom of the spring, exploring with her feet.
"Oh I don't know Kagome, maybe to make sure that you stay out of trouble," he replied sarcastically. 'That and making sure Naraku doesn't try anything again.'
"Oh please, its not like I go looking for trouble, it just finds me."
"And that's exactly why I came, stupid. Who else is gonna make sure your safe, huh Kagome?" silence met his question. "Kagome? Are you even listening?" again, nothing but silence greeted him. Becoming worried now, he dared to glance over at the hot spring. Nothing. There was nothing there. "Kagome?!?!"
She had been exploring the spring, walking along the bottom with her tip toes, when a sudden drop off caught her off guard. She sank into the plants that had been growing at the bottom of the spring. She started swimming up and became entangled in the plants. It was like quick sand, the more she struggled against it, the more entangled she became. 'I am not gonna let some stupid plant kill me after all I've been through' she thought as she tugged and pulled at her binding captures. But the longer she tried to gain her freedom, the farther away it seemed to get. She could not last much longer without going up for air. 'Inu Yasha was right, I always seem to get into trouble.'
Inu Yasha saw bubbles break the surface at the far end of the spring. He immediately began taking of his haori. 'Hang on Kagome, I'm coming.' He dove straight down to her, amidst the weeds. She was just floating there with the plants wrapped around her loose hanging limbs. This made him swim faster, more panicky. 'No, God NO!' He took a swipe at the offending vegetation, releasing Kagome and bursting through the surface for air. He brought her over to the bank where she began to cough up the water in her lungs.
"My GOD I thought I lost you! Stupid wench, this is what I mean making sure your safe. Don't you ever, EVER scare me like that again." He had her in a hug so tight, and possesive, she thought he would never let her go, not even to get dressed. Even though he held her tight, he was trembling.
"Inu Yasha? Where's Kikyo?"
"What the hell possessed you to ask a stupid question like that?!?!?!!?!" he brought her out in front of him, grasping her shoulders. 'Why the hell would she ask a thing like that at a time like this?'
"Well I just remembered where I was before I woke up this morning. I had blacked out and that was the last thing I remember."
"She's dead. I killed her."
Looking at him thoroughly confused, she asked him, "WHAT? WHY? I thought you loved her. Why would you kill her?"
"I did love her. Not anymore. She died a long time ago. I love you Kagome! I made my choice and it was you! She never made me feel the way you do. The way you still do." 'Oh shit I thought I was gonna save all this until after we destroyed Naraku. What the hell, its out now. Might as well go with it.' He cupped her angelic face in his hands and brought his lips to hers. 'So this is what heaven tastes like.'
"My, my Inu Yasha, save some for me. Lord knows any man would be crazy to ignore such a voluptuous body and soft skin. I want my poke at her too!" the cold voice of Naraku said, chilling the blood that was boiling in both Inu Yasha and Kagome's bodies.
(A/N:) Kikyo bashing is soooo much fun everyone needs to try it. I was going to leave this without a cliffie, but it turned out otherwise. Hehehe I know I'm evil. Deal with it. Oh yeah and review. It makes me feel appreciated and motivated to write more. And I know you want more. Lots more. Dontcha? REVIEWREVIEWREVIEW!