A/N- I want to set a few things straight before I continue.
-I have yet to find a rule saying, 'No Kagome/Miroku pairings under penalty of law'.
-Sesshomaru is Norrington and Koga isn't. Nothing can change that (unless you decide to write your own POTC/Inu story).
-If this story is too much on your imaginations, then don't read it. Simple as that. Both medlii and I put a hell of a lot of time and effort into this fic, and the same complaint over and over is just plain annoying.
-If you want to tell us something, be it a mistake or what-not, and you see it's already in someone else's review, then we don't need to be told again. We're not stupid.
This chapter (and above message) by: M.W. Roach(If you don't like my message, don't take anything out on medlii. She's not to blame, I am. I'm the nasty one. Please direct all comments for the above to me.)
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Demons of the Caribbean---Ch. 4xxxxx
Miroku and Kagome heaved themselves aboard the Interceptor. Kagome was overwhelmed by the crew.
"Not more pirates!" She whined.
"Welcome aboard, Miss Swann." Koga greeted.
"Mr. Koga?" Kagome asked, a little calmer.
"Where's Inuyasha?" Koga asked Miroku.
Miroku shook his head.
"He fell behind."
The news shocked the entire crew, especially Kagome, since she didn't know what they were talking about.
"Keep to the Code." Koga said finally. The crew reluctantly sailed away.
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Onigumo stood by Naraku's side.
"They're gone, Captain. That little wench even took the jewel."
Naraku growled under his breath. There was no way they could find Kagome unless someone knew where she and her rescuers were headed.
"Captain Naraku, you're never going to believe this!" Kagura called from another area in the cave.
Naraku went to her and nearly toppled over at what he saw. Inuyasha stood 10 feet from him, smirking.
"How the blazes did you get off that island?" Naraku managed to gasp out.
"When you marooned me on that tiny, spit of land, you forgot one very important thing."
Naraku tilted his head. Inuyasha shrugged.
"I'm Captain Inuyasha Sparrow." Inuyasha said simply.
Naraku smiled.
"Well, I'll not be making that mistake again."
Naraku turned to his crew, which now had Inuyasha surrounded.
"You all remember Captain Inuyasha Sparrow!"
The pirates laughed and mumbled in agreement. Naraku smiled.
"Kill him."
The crew extended their firearms and swords. Inuyasha leaned against the cave wall, arms crossed.
"The girl's blood didn't work, did it?"
Naraku sighed.
"Hold your fire!" He demanded. He looked at the smug Inuyasha. "You know whose blood we need?"
"I know whose blood you need."
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Miroku was in one of the below cabins, tending gently to Kagome's slit hand.
"So, Naraku needed blood to break the curse?"
"Yes, but it didn't work."
"Hmm. Why did you take my last name?"
"I…I don't know."
Kagome flinched and pulled her hand away.
"Sorry." Miroku apologized. "Blacksmith's hands. I know they're rough."
Miroku released Kagome's bandaged hand.
"Don't stop." She pleaded.
Miroku looked into her doe-brown eyes. He wanted so badly to kiss her. He leaned forward.
"Miroku, wait."
He stopped. Kagome pulled out the Shikon jewel, and his shard. She handed it to him. Miroku stared at it.
"My father gave this to me. I thought I lost it. How did you get it?"
"I'm sorry. I was going to give it back."
Miroku sighed and brushed the shard with his thumb.
"It wasn't your blood they needed. It was my father's blood…my blood." He angrily slammed the shard down on the table.
Kagome got up and walked away, teary eyed.
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"So, you expect to leave me standing on some beach with not even a name, watching you sail away in my ship?" Naraku asked, leaning back in a chair.
"No." Inuyasha answered. "I expect to leave you standing on some beach, watching me sail away in my ship, and then I'll shout the name back to you."
Naraku sneered. "That still leaves me with the problem of standing on a beach. And I don't trust your word."
Inuyasha grabbed a few apples and began fondling them.
"Well, I'm the only one on this ship who hasn't created a mutiny, so it's my word we'll be trusting." He stopped and sat down across from Naraku. "Besides, if you didn't leave me on that island, I'd have an equal share in the curse same as you." Inuyasha stopped to observe Naraku's angered look. The pirate grinned smugly. "It's funny how things work, huh?"
Naraku grunted as Inuyasha took a big bite of one of the apples. Onigumo burst into the Captain's quarters.
"Captain Naraku, we've come upon The Interceptor."
Naraku went up to the main deck, Inuyasha close behind. Naraku grinned. Inuyasha knew what the captain was planning to do.
"I'm having a thought. How's about I shimmy over to the Interceptor and negotiate the return of the shard, aye?"
Naraku laughed. "See, that's the mistake you made that lost you the Pearl, Inuyasha. People are much easier to negotiate with when they're dead."
Naraku turned to Onigumo. "Lock him in the brig."
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The rough tossing of the ship brought Kagome to the main deck.
"What's going on?"
"We're being pursued by the Black Pearl!" Kikyo informed, trying with great difficulty to control the wheel.
"But this is the fastest ship in the Caribbean!" Kagome shouted over the bustling crew.
"You can tell them that after they've caught us!" Kikyo hissed, upset with this girl's lack of knowledge. "Throw everything we don't need overboard! That'll lighten up the ship and give us a little more time."
The pirates started tossing everything that wasn't nailed down into the Caribbean. Boxes, barrels and crates flew over the sides. Koga started heaving the cannonballs over the side while Sango tossed swords and extra sails into the sea. The Interceptor sped up slightly. Koga went to push a cannon in, but Miroku stopped him.
"We're going to need that."
Kagome sat for a moment to think. The pirates were there for something. Miroku ran to her side.
"They've come for the jewel."
Kagome reached down her dress, forgetting she had taken the shard necklace off. Miroku read her thoughts and returned to the lower cabin to retrieve it. Kagome turned around to see The Black Pearl almost upon them. She had to think of something quick.
"Drop anchor on the starboard side."
Kikyo shrugged. The idea certainly had an element of surprise.
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Naraku squinted his eyes. The Interceptor was turning to face them. Odd move, but if they wanted a battle, Naraku would give them one.
"Bring out the long cannons." He ordered.
The ships were now side by side. Inuyasha peeked from a hole in the brig.
"Fire!" He heard someone shout. He ducked when a cannonball, 3 forks and a flask came barreling through his precious Pearl.
"Stop blowing holes in my ship!" He shouted angrily, as if anyone could here him.
He grabbed the flask and opened it. Empty. He growled to himself. It was then that he noticed the cannonball had blown the brig door off the hinges. He was free. Nobody seemed to notice him on the upper deck. The undead pirates were busy swinging aboard the Interceptor. He grabbed a rope and followed.
Kagome tried fighting off the pirates with a stick. One grabbed it and prepared to snatch her as well. The pirate cocked his hand back to knock her out. Inuyasha grabbed the man's arm.
"That's not very nice." He said calmly before striking the man with his own fist. He pulled Kagome aside.
"Where's the jewel?"
Kagome pushed Inuyasha away, and even went to slap him. Inuyasha grabbed her wrist before it made contact with his face.
"Ah, where's Miroku?" He quickly changed the subject after noticing the girl's bandaged hand.
Kagome gasped. The evil pirates had broken the mast of the mighty ship, locking Miroku below. She ran over and looked down between the rails.
"Miroku!" She called helplessly.
Miroku struggled to keep his head above the rising water. A pirate snuck up on Kagome and snatched her. She was pulled out of sight.
"Kagome!" Miroku shouted before water completely engulfed him.
The entire crew had been taken aboard the Pearl. Inuyasha had kept out of harms way. He had found the shard and the rest of the jewel, which fortunately floated out of the lower cabin. Just as he went to make his escape, Onigumo seized him.
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Uh, to return this to Naraku?"
Onigumo snatched the jewels.
"Nice try."
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Once the crew, Kagome, and Inuyasha were aboard, the Interceptor was blown to smithereens.
"NO!" Kagome screamed, fearing Miroku was still on the ship.
Naraku sneered and pushed her into the evil crew.
"You took advantage of our hospitality last time, my sweet. It's only fair you return the favor!"
The men began to molest her. Suddenly, a drenched Miroku appeared next to the captain.
"Naraku!" He called.
Everyone stopped and looked. Miroku held a gun to Naraku's chest.
"Kagome goes free!" He demanded.
"What's in your head, boy? We can't die." Naraku said, walking over to Miroku.
Miroku thought a moment, then put the gun to his throat.
"You can't, but I can!"
Inuyasha sighed and rolled his eyes.
"What have I told him about not doing anything stupid?" He whispered to himself.
Naraku took a step towards Miroku.
"Who are you?"
"No one!" Inuyasha interrupted. "Just a distant cousin of my aunt's nephew…twice removed. Very lovely singing voice, though. Eunuch."
"My name is Miroku Turner! Son of Rancid Roku Turner! His blood runs through my veins."
Inuyasha groaned. "Stupid boy."
Naraku could definitely see the resemblance. Miroku continued.
"Agree to my terms, or I'll pull this trigger, and be lost to Davy Jones' Locker!"
"Name your terms then." Naraku said pleasantly.
"Kagome goes free."
"Yeah, we know that one. Anything else?"
Miroku looked around, completely ignoring Inuyasha, who was pointing to himself.
"And the crew!" Miroku said, pointing to the captive crew. "They are not to be harmed."
Naraku flashed a hideous green smile. "Agreed."
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The Black pearl was a few hundred feet from a tiny island. Kagome was on the plank, looking down at the water. Miroku rushed at Naraku, shouting.
"Naraku, you lying bastard!" A few men grabbed the outraged blacksmith and pulled him back. Naraku faced him.
"I agreed to my part to setting her free! It was you who failed to specify when or where!"
The old pirate turned to Kagome. "Though it is a shame to lose something so fine, isn't it lads?"
"Aye." The pirates agreed.
Naraku outstretched his hand. "So, I'll be having that dress back." He grinned.
Kagome awkwardly disrobed and tossed the dress to Naraku. For once, she was glad she'd worn such long and usually unnecessary undergarments. "Bitter your black heart," she hissed.
Naraku ignored her and tossed the lovely dress to the crew. Kagome walked to the edge of the plank and looked down. Onigumo growled.
"Too long!" He stomped on the plank, knocking Kagome into the warm, clear waters.
Now, Inuyasha was forcefully pushed to the plank. He turned pleadingly to Naraku.
"I really hoped we were passed all this."
Naraku smiled and put his arm around his former captain.
"Inuyasha, don't you recognize this place? This be the same island we made you ruler over 8 years ago."
"I noticed." Inuyasha said, a little peeved. "Last time you gave me a sword."
"By the devil, you're right. Where be Inuyasha's sword? Bring it here." Naraku demanded.
Kagura handed the magic sword to Naraku. The sneaky Inuyasha looked back at the island, then at Naraku. "A gentlemen would give us a pair of swords." He tried to swindle.
"It'll be one as before, and you can be the gentlemen and kill the lady and starve to death yourself." That said, Naraku tossed the sword into the water. Inuyasha dived in after it.
He swam to the island where Kagome was waiting. He looked back over the horizon, and watched the Black Pearl sail away again.
"That's the second time I've watched that demon sail away on my ship." He growled.
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Inuyasha walked along the island, Kagome at his heels. "We have to find a way out of here!"
"To what point and purpose, young missy? The Black Pearl is gone! And unless you have a rudder and a lot of sails hidden in that bodice…unlikely, then we're stuck here."
Inuyasha started away again, but Kagome wouldn't give in. "But you're Captain Inuyasha Sparrow! You escaped the east India trading company! You disappeared in front of the eyes of 20 British soldiers! Are you the man I've read about or not?"
Inuyasha stopped when Kagome ran in front of him and grabbed his shirt. "How did you get off the island last time?" She asked.
Inuyasha moved her away. "Last time…" He paused. "I was here a grand total of 3 days, alright?"
He bent down and opened a secret door in the sand. "Last time…" He continued. "The rumrunners used this island to store and trade their goods and I was able to barter a passage off." Inuyasha went below and grabbed two big bottles of rum. "By the looks of it, they've long since been out of business." He reemerged to see a very displeased Kagome.
"So that's it, then?" She asked, almost crying. "That's the secret 'grand adventure' of the infamous Inuyasha Sparrow? You spent 3 days on a beach drinking rum!"
Inuyasha shrugged. "Welcome to the Caribbean, love." That said, he shoved a bottle of rum into her hand.
She looked at it, angry and disappointed. She'd never had a sip of alcohol in her life. But what did she have to lose?
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That night, Kagome and Inuyasha danced around a roaring bonfire, drunk and singing.
"We're devils, we're black sheep! We're really bad eggs! Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! Yo ho, yo ho! A pirates life for me!"
"I love this song!" Inuyasha cheered. "Really bad eggs!" He fell down. Kagome fell by his side. "I'm going to teach it to the whole crew, and we'll sing it all the time!" He slurred.
"And you'll be the best pirate that has ever sailed the Spanish Main!" Kagome added. She had never felt so giddy.
"Not just the Spanish Main, love. The entire ocean! The entire world!" Inuyasha weaved from side to side. "See, a ship isn't just rudders and sails. What a ship is…what the Black Pearl really is…is freedom."
Kagome sighed at the drunken pirate's beautiful words. She leaned against his chest. "Inuyasha, it must be awful for you. All alone on this island."
Inuyasha lifted an eyebrow. Was she coming onto him? He put his arm around her. "Well, the company is infinitely better then last time." Kagome looked at Inuyasha's arm, so gently nestled around her. Was he coming onto her? "The scenery has definitely improved…" He went on.
Kagome pulled away. "Mr. Sparrow! I'm not sure I've had enough rum to allow that kind of talk!"
Inuyasha respectfully retracted his arm. "I know what you mean." He took another sip of rum.
Kagome lifted her bottle. "To freedom!"
Inuyasha hit his own bottle against hers. "To the Black Pearl." He drank until he passed out.
xxxxxIn the morning, Inuyasha was woken up by the smell of smoke and the crackling of a fire. He sat up, his head throbbing. Kagome was busy throwing barrels of rum onto the giant bonfire. Inuyasha jumped up, waving his arms.
"NO! NOT GOOD! WHAT ARE YOU DOING! You've burned all the food! The shade! THE RUM!"
"Yes, the rum's gone." Kagome scowled.
"Why is the rum gone!"
"One, because it is a vile drink that turns the sweetest gentlemen into complete scoundrels! Two, that signal is over a thousand feet high! The entire royal navy is out looking for me. Do you think there is even the slightest chance that they won't see it?"
Inuyasha bit his lower lip. "By why is the rum gone?"
Kagome sat in the sand. "Just wait an hour, maybe two, keep a weather eye out and you will see white sails on that horizon."
Inuyasha was raging now. He pulled out his sword and pointed it at Kagome. Remembering why he still had it, he returned it to its sheath and stormed away, shouting.
"You want them to see a signal? HOW'S ABOUT I THROW YOU IN THE BLOODY FIRE? That ought to get everybody's bloody attention! KIKYO WOULDN'T HAVE BURNED ALL ME RUM!"
Inuyasha stopped dead in his tracks when he noticed the Dauntless anchored at the edge of the island, Sesshomaru and Kaede rowing to Kagome's rescue. The pirate sighed.
"There'll be no living with her after this."
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