"The Untouchable"

Chapter 7: Where am I?

Author's Note: Whelp…I decided that I wasn't happy with the last chapter so I thought that you guys could vote or tell me which chapter 7 you like better! Then I'll continue to write off that chapter because both chapters hold a different fate for each character. Sorry for the inconvenience! Thanks for reading!

Recap: Kagome… He thought as he turned his head to the side dazedly. The sound of crying and heartache was tuned out as he was lost in his thoughts. Where are you?

Kagome opened her eyes slowly, only to squeeze them tightly shut once again as a beam of sunlight shone its way through the closed blinds. Inhaling the faint scent of summer and tropical fruit, she snuggled deeper into the warmth of the feathery soft sheets.

Wait a second…

She shot her eyes open once last night's events played back in her mind and abruptly sat up; only to clench her hand to her head in the process as a sudden rush of pain overwhelmed her.

"Where the hell am I!" Kagome managed to get out through her grinding teeth as she tried to hold back tears at the ache.

"You're at my house." A familiar female voice responded. Kagome gasped and turned her head towards the direction of a small corner where the owner of the voice was lounging, her headache now forgotten.

"Ms. Kazoo?" She question in confusion and dread. She looked different. Instead of the tight bun that her blonde hair was usually painfully tied into…there were beach style, curly waves that amazingly reached mid back and instead of her pencil skirts and ugly blouses, she wore an actual 'normal' outfit that consisted of a baby tee and 'hip hugger' jeans. Ms. Kazoo in tight jeans…it was just sickening and almost made her gag but it's not that they looked bad it was just that she held some taste and only looked to be 23 or 24! Kagome could've sworn she was at least 38…and was that make up she was wearing…not her dry red, splotchy face? She looked like a model and had to be only 119 pounds…weird…

Oh God, of all people… Kagome thought as she quickly looked up towards the ceiling.

"Please call me Jalin and I know what you are thinking…" Ms. Kazoo began only to be interrupted.

"Do you?"

"I have an idea. Let me guess…you're probably cursing while thinking of all people to find you, why me? I'm sorry Kagome that I've been such a bitch to you this year but I'm not in the mood to apologize over every little thing. Now…if you are wondering why you're at my humble abode? It's because I found you on a street corner. Apparently you don't know how dangerous that part of the city is. Now…tell me exactly why you were down there?" She smiled trying to break through the growing awkward silence.

"I don't have to tell you anything." Kagome spit out with venom

"So be it…but do tell me what this is." Jalin held out the piece of paper that was slightly torn and muddy.

Kagome eyed the paper and immediately tried to snatch it away from the woman. She easily caught her hand in the process.

"Let go." She whispered out with a deadly tone. Kagome watched as she ignored her and eyed the large bruises that were located on her wrist like so many she'd had before only this one was shaped in a perfect hand print.

"Boyfriend?" Jalin questioned as she let go and stared into her eyes.

"Mom"

Jalin shifted her stare down to the floor as she shamefully shook her head. "It reminds me of my past."

Kagome shot her a confused look, making sure she had heard her correctly.

"My Dad was an alcoholic…my brother and I barely made it out of that damn house alive. My Mom wasn't so lucky…I haven't seen her for…let's see, 11 yrs. How long has she been doing that to you?"

"If you don't mind…I'd rather not talk about it." Kagome couldn't believe Ms. Kazoo actually knew what it felt like to be in her place! It was crazy and for some reason she felt relaxed for the first time in 2 days.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to barge into your personal life."

"Um…it's ok." Kagome answered regaining the loudness in her voice.

"About the paper…"

"It's an address to Inuyasha Takahashi's house. I've only been their a couple times and…after the fight…I needed him."

"I see…well first we have to get you to school. I can't have you missing any days on this little episode. I know how it feels but going somewhere to get your mind off of this will do you some good. Trust me." Jalin smiled and stood up. "Oh and I think me and you wear about the same size so just go to my closet and pick something out. The school won't mind if you don't wear your uniform today…I'll take care of that."

"Ms. Kazoo…I mean, Jalin…thanks…" Kagome smiled softly at her then crawled over to the edge of the bed and got up.

"No prob. What do you like for breakfast?" She asked and then laughed at Kagome's hungered stare.

"Can we get pancakes!"

"You know it!" With a wink she walked to the door to leave Kagome to change but then stopped abruptly when her hand touched the door. "If you want to get a shower first and fix your hair…the bathroom's there and I've got make-up and hair products galore! We only have about 30 minutes so I'd hurry. And I'll change after you…I can't wear my lounge clothes to work."

"Ok…" Kagome turned her attention to the closet and was amazed at all she saw there. Talk about designer clothing this woman had everything from Chanel to Lucky jeans. Scanning through all her items, Kagome decided on a fitted baby tee that had the words Lucky Brand Jeans written across it in glitter and then some destroyed style jeans that Kagome thought were adorable. Hey, she had a once in a life time chance to wear something she couldn't afford…why not go big?

Once she was dressed, Kagome ran into the bathroom where she hurriedly washed her face, brushed her hair then pulled it up in a high ponytail with a pink bow that she found laying on a shelf, and brushed her teeth. Looking at her complexion she applied a little mascara and powder. With a slight shrug of her appearance she power walked out of the room where she met the site of a huge table with pancakes, toast, fruit salad and orange juice! Kagome pulled out a chair and plopped down.

"Oh, don't you look cute!" Jalin smiled as she rounded a corner that led to the kitchen. She was in her usual outfit but this time it was a black pencil skirt and a blouse that had different types of murals on it which was actually really cute. Kagome was surprised to see her hair was down too…it was less intimating.

"Thanks…the food is delicious!"

"I'm glad! That's the wonders of take out!" Kagome hurriedly shoved as much food in as her body would allow once she caught a glance at the clock which read she had 3 minutes before they were to leave. "Are you ready?"

"Yeah…" She whispered back after she had taken a couple of gulps of orange juice.

"Ok, then let's get this show on the road." Jalin grabbed a black pea coat on her way out and threw Kagome a denim one which she was grateful considering how cold it was outside. She wasn't looking forward to this day at all…

"Where did she get all of those bruises?"

"Hm…I don't know? But did you see her pull up with Ms. Kazoo…that's how she gets her good grades!"

"Are you serious? I heard she sleeps with Mr. Chiva and Mr. Taka!"

"Ew…that's just wrong…Mr. Chiva…no that's sick. He's at least 90 yr. old!"

"I know she's a freak. That's probably where she got all her bruises…she likes it rough!" They all snickered at that one.

GASP

"Here she comes…" An anonymous voice whispered and that's all it took for the whole hallway to erupt in cruel jokes, laughter, name calling, and rumors.

Why did they hate her so much? It was probably just the latest gossip that never seemed to die down because of those jocks that seemed to keep adding wood to the flame.

This was how it always was…day after day she'd walk through these cold hallways that held so many secrets that not even Kagome knew about. She missed Inuyasha terribly and at this very moment she needed him with her because today she wasn't in the mood to put up with 'them' and if they tried anything…they'd pay…

Kagome fixed her chocolate, narrowed eyes towards the usual group of jocks which went out of their way to screw her whole day over by just simply blocking her way to her locker or waiting after school… Anger started to bubble in her stomach as she closed her eyes and began to count to ten while trying to calmly control the emotion, but having no such luck. She tried not to flinch as one of the guys smirked at noticing her presence and laughed one of those annoying deep-I could punch your face in- type of laughs.

"Well, well, well…looks like my shitty day will be getting better." One of them spoke towards her as she continued to walk around them like 'always'. But today seemed to be different as they all moved in front of her which caused her to stop abruptly and glare one of those infamous death glares.

"Get the hell out of my way. I'm not in the mood." Kagome answered calmly the annoyance in her voice could be heard loud and clear. It gave off the negative effect she wanted though; instead of them backing off they advanced towards her like a moth to a flame. All of the ten guys which MADE the 'jock' group were either on the football or soccer team and very proud of their 'accomplishments'. Meaning they all were very buff built guys but this unfazed Kagome all she saw were jackasses who had their heads so far up their 'asses' they didn't even realize what jerks they were being to the other students, this including her.

"Aw…Kagome…what, you don't want to play? Well too bad this is our hallway which means we make the rules…" Another one of the guys barked at her as he eyed her like a dish. They had Kagome pretty much pressed against one of the many lockers. She guessing it was mostly hers…

"Forget it; I don't play by anyone's rules!" She barked back at the group. Oh, she was playing the stubborn one.

"We'll see about that!" Just as he was about to most likely either slap her or touch her. Kagome saw them all stop abruptly and turn their heads towards the other end of the hall. Curious about the cause of their interest she pulled away from the lockers that she was painfully pressed against and scurried out from behind the group where she could get a good look. At what she saw she couldn't help but smile gleefully because there was Inuyasha looking quite pissed.

Once he was standing a step away from her, Inuyasha looked down at her with softened eyes as he brought up his hand to touch her bruised face.

"What happened to you? I tried calling at least a hundred times last night…" He asked her with concern not noticing the jocks starting to surround the two of them and not to mention the growing attention it was causing.

"Remind me to tell you everything…" Kagome whispered out.

"Hey little bitch, can't you see we were talking to the girl first?" Inuyasha looked Kagome straight in the eyes with a look that could kill as he continued to ignore them. "We're talking to you?" They reached out and before their hand came in touch with Inuyasha's shoulder, he had Ruirin's finger in a painful grip that at any moment could break it.

"AH! My finger…Do something ass wipes!" He screamed out but the only answer he got was his group backing away from him, Inuyasha, and Kagome.

"Leave." Inuyasha whispered to Ruirin in a death tone and once seeing him nod repeatedly he let go. Turning around he watched them all scurry off…in truth they were all wimps that thought they were something.

"Thanks Inuyasha…" Kagome smiled happily as he draped his arm around her shoulders carefully.

"No prob."

She began to explain everything to him as he listened intently on their way to 4th period.

"She did what!" Inuyasha yelled thinking of what a bitch Kagome's mom must've been.

"I know…I should've told you about this a while back…" Kagome whispered to herself shamefully.

"How long has she been doing this?" He asked with a hidden anger as he remembered his father…

"I don't know…a couple of years." She answered with a hung head. Inuyasha sighed with a frown then caressed Kagome's face while bring her head in his hands.

"Hey, we'll get through this together…I want you to come live with me. I'll feel better if you are there…" Inuyasha smiled trying to lighten up the suddenly gloomy mood that had overwhelmed the two of them.

"I can't live Souta there! Not by himself…and Jiya…" Kagome whispered once again to herself.

"Bring Souta with you but Kagome you have to remember that Jiya is a grown man…" Inuyasha explained as they continued to walk down the busy hallway.

"I know…but he's also an OLD man…I'm scared to go back there, how will I get my stuff?"

"Leave that up to me." He replied with a determined look causing Kagome to smile.

"What would I do without you?" She laughed as he wrapped her in a tight hug.

"I'll pick up Souta too while I'm there…" Seeing her nod he knew all was good and he watched as she calmed considerably.

"Thanks…thanks for everything!" Kagome had to wipe a single tear from her eye as she smiled up at Inuyasha, him not noticing.

The day went by pretty fast and as it grew nearer to ending the more anxious Kagome became. Inuyasha was hours away from picking up Souta and her stuff…she kept thinking something would happen to Inuyasha but she knew deep down Jiya wouldn't allow anything to happen.

"Kagome!"

Kagome smiled as she lifted her head to see a distressed Sango running up to her. Once face to face, Sango wrapped her in a bear hug.

"Oh my Gosh…Inuyasha told me what happened…Are you okay?" She asked in a rush.

"I'm okay and Inuyasha invited me to live with him while this is going on." Kagome nodded as she explained to the slyly smiling Sango.

"Are you sure that's wise?"

"What do you mean?"

"You, in a house…all alone with…your boyfriend." Sango continued to smile as she watched Kagome roll her eyes.

"Oh please Sango! You need to get your mind out of the gutter." Kagome teased as she realized she never had thought about that but then a thought dawned on her. "Souta will be with us so nothing will happen."

"You think he'd care if your little brother was in the house? Honey, it's called a door and a lock…not to mention once Souta goes to sleep." She explained while sticking out her tongue as she watched Kagome's shocked expression and the small blush that was creeping on her cheeks.

"You sure talk from experience, Sango. Is there something you aren't telling me?" Kagome questioned and watched the tables turn on Sango this time.

"N-No! I tell you everything!" She hurriedly covered.

"Right…"

"Anyways, talking about Inuyasha and Miroku…where are those two? Aren't we all suppose to be walking home today?"

"Hm...I don't know?" Kagome wondered as she looked around the school's 'court yard' where she could see all the kids leaving to go home.

"Ha-ha, I told you one day we'd get you…" A low, raspy voice whispered as he slapped Inuyasha across the face one more time. "I bet you thought that little stunt you pulled in the hallway this morning was funny. Well guess what, it wasn't and now you are gonna pay"

"Go ahead" Inuyasha smiled as his flaming amber eyes twinkled with anger.

"Mr. Hot shot thinks he can come into OUR school and take what is ours…forget that and most of all forget her. She's mine!" Ruirin yelled punching the tied up Inuyasha again knocking the breath out of him but Inuyasha was determined to make it look like it didn't affect him.

"So what's this I hear about you two 'dating'?" Takashi asked as he impatiently waited for his turn to beat the shit out of the bastard that was in front of him.

Taking a deep breath to try and ease the pain that seemed to be surging through his body he prepared himself to answer. "It's true, she belongs to me…"

"NO SHE DOESN'T" Ruirin yelled kicking Inuyasha in the gut causing him to spit up blood.

"Ruirin keep it down, you don't want anyone to hear us." One of the guys in the 'jock' gang whispered harshly as he self-consciously looked around the corner he was supposed to keep on watch at.

"Now, listen carefully…I want you to ignore her and make her think you don't want anything to do with her so she'll leave you. Then I'll come to her rescue…" Ruirin began to explain as he ignored the guy.

Inuyasha laughed out loud at the plan causing Takashi to step forward wanting to punch the bloody guy.

"You think she'd get with you after everything you've done to her?" Inuyasha growled out with the truth.

"Oh she will and if she doesn't then let's just say…bad things would happen, to her." He answered with a sickening smile that held a hidden pleasure.

"Where is he!" Kagome asked again for the 16th thousand time and tried to keep the panic from rising in her stomach.

"Kagome, I'm sure will find him." Miroku tried to soothe not really sure why she was so worried? He was only a few minutes late and Kagome sounded as if he had been gone for a week. Miroku had just shown up and got a small beating from Sango but nothing compared to what Inuyasha was gonna get when he finally showed up.

"What if something happened to him? Oh my gosh…do you think something happened to him?" She turned to Sango who just shrugged and answered with an 'I'm sure he'll show up any second now'.

After a good 5 minutes of waiting, Kagome plopped down on her butt and sighed as she counted to ten and took a deep breath to try to calm herself.

What if 'they' got a hold of him…where are you Inuyasha…it's not like you to be 15 minutes late…

"You sick bastard! If you ever come near her or even try to touch her then I swear I'll kill you."

"Wow, I'm amazed that you would even try cause as you can see…you can't do shit. You are tied to a freakin pole for Kami's sake." Takashi laughed at that one.

Inuyasha let his head drop as he if he was defeated causing Ruirin to smirk triumphantly, totally missing the twisted smile that had graced Inuyasha's chiseled features. Inuyasha effortlessly pulled his arms free and kicked Ruirin straight in the chest causing him to land straight on his butt with a loud 'OOF'.

Takashi was on Inuyasha in a split second and he was met with a large fist making contact with his face.

Once the two 'leaders' were down in pain and making no effort to move, Inuyasha watched all the others scatter.

Smirking he turned to Ruirin and Takashi: "Now, you listen to me. Stay the hell away from her or you've got something coming for you that is ten times worse. This is only a taste…" With that said he stepped over the groaning couple and walked towards the court yard knowing Kagome was probably worried.

Kagome looked up when she spotted the familiar silver hair that was shining in the dull sunshine.

"Inuyasha!" She smiled and stood with a sudden bounce of relief but that's when she saw his bloody lip and black eye. "Oh my God…" Her smile vanished completely off her face as she raced over to him. "What happened?"

"It's okay, Kag…I just got into a little fight." Inuyasha explained with a smile.

"With whom?"

"Just Ruirin and Takashi…" He shrugged calmly.

"Did you kick their asses?" Sango asked with a glare which Miroku couldn't help but smile at.

"Hell yeah…I don't think you have to worry about those two anymore"

"Are you sure you're okay?" Kagome ignored his past comment and focused on the more important things.

"Yes, positive."

"Kagome, he said he's fine! Let's just get moving…I'm tired." Sango whined as she made her way towards the sidewalk.

The walk home had been unusually quiet due to the fact that Kagome would every once in the while shoot a secretive glance at Inuyasha.

After dropping off Sango and Miroku who had to walk a separate way and once they reached Kagome's house the place looked run down…

"Are you sure you want to do this? I mean I can go in their and get Sota myself." Kagome whispered in reluctance.

"I've got this…just wait here okay?" Inuyasha smiled with encouragement as he gently patted her on the back.

Kagome watched him jog up the many stairs that she so many times before had to climb.

"Hey Inuyasha!" She hurriedly yelled just as he was about to reach the top causing him to turn in curiosity.

"Yeah?"

"Be careful…" Seeing him nod she prayed her Mother wouldn't be their.

Inuyasha glanced around silently looking for anyone. Seeing nothing he decided to walk closer to the house where he suddenly heard loud sobbing and screams that were filled with terror.

What the hell... He thought to himself, clearly not ready for the sight he would soon see.

Inuyasha was about to open the front door but just when his fingers came in contact with the cool metal of the door knob, the door crept open.

The screams grew louder once he cautiously stepped into the house.

"Sota?" Inuyasha whispered as he made his way in the direction of the little boy's room.

Once face to face with Sota's door he placed his ear against the rough wood. Opening the door he automatically didn't see the boy which confused him since it was way past school to be out.

"Sota, are you in here? It's me…Inuyasha." He shut the door behind him.

Inuyasha's first thought was that the little boy was hiding somewhere. God knows he would be too with a crazy Mother like Sota has. Under the bed, no…in the closet…bingo! He thought as he heard the slight rustling from inside. As quietly as he could Inuyasha opened the sliding door silently hoping not to scare the boy.

"Hey…" Inuyasha tried to smile at the terrified boy who was covered in dried blood. Sota raised his puffy, red eyes at him and they widened as he jumped up from his ball like position, clinging to Inuyasha for dear life. It was apparent he didn't go to school and where the blood came from was an unanswered question. "Are you ready to see your sister?" Seeing the boy nod profusely Inuyasha picked the boy up and then suddenly caught sight a duffle bag that was sitting on the bed. Unzipping it he saw it had all of Sota's clothes, a tooth brush, and everything thing he'd need including his favorite teddy bear.

I guess his Grandfather knew Kagome would come after him?

Walking out the door as quietly as he could not wanting to draw attention to however was in the back room doing only God knows what…

Inuyasha's hand gripped the door and was ready to pretty much sprint down those stairs but that's when Sota screamed bloody murder.

"Where are they?" Kagome asked herself for the 50th time as she paced back and forth at the bottom of the stairs. It had to be at least 30 minutes since Inuyasha had gone up there…

What if something happened! Oh God…please no… Clenching her eyes closed she counted from 1-20 hoping it would calm her down and release the pricking feeling in the back of her eyes.

If they weren't her in the next 10 minutes she was going up there.

But that's when she heard it…

"SOTA!" Kagome's eyes shot open as she heard him scream for the second time and began to sprint up the stairs. "I'M COMING!"

Racing towards the door she halted with a loud gasp as she felt her heart stop.

Author's note: Okay now you tell me which you like better A.) the first one…or B.) this one! Review and let me know! I'll continue off of whatever one you guys like more. OH! And I'm SOOO sorry all of you had to wait so long for me to post this. My internet lately has been crazy!  Thanks for waiting and taking your time to read this!