Highschool Dilemma
Chapter 13
"Where are we going?"
"I have a gut instinct that Sango isn't just injured and laying somewhere wounded. Someone got to her. Probably one of Naraku's companions. Someone had to see something that was going on." Kagome nodded.
"Someone should have, but we don't know where Sango went, what she was doing. How are we suppose to find that out."
"If I turn hanyou, I still might be able to pick up on her trail."
"Might?"
"It could have worn off by now."
"So, it's possible that it won't work?"
"Yes."
"What's our chances?"
"I'd have to say 25 to 75."
"That's comforting." She mumbled. "If you turned into a hanyou, the Wolf Clan and Sesshomaru would sense your aura and would rush to the area. There's got to be some other way."
"I don't see how." Kagome sighed. What happened? Flashback:
"Hiraikotsu." Sango called out as she threw her boomerang. It cut off Kagura's attack short. Kagome nodded her thanks to Sango. She glanced at the car.
"Sango, get Kikyo out of the car and to a safe place."
"Kikyo? How-?"
"I don't know. We'll figure that out later. Just go." Sango nodded and Miroku looked back and forth in between his three friends. He didn't know which one to help. Sango saw his confusion.
"Help Inuyasha." Miroku nodded and ran off. Sango opened the car door and saw Kikyo passed out. She picked her up and ran away from the school.
"Kikyo..." Kagome whispered as she suddenly came to a realization.
"What?"
"Kikyo. Sango took Kikyo away from the battle. Kikyo had to of seen something unless she was still unconscious." Inuyasha's eyes opened in realization. He stopped suddenly, turning the car around and sped off towards his place.
"That's true." They got to his house in no time. Once they pulled into the garage, Inuyasha saw the door leading inside open and he knew something was wrong. They got out, going into the place Inuyasha called a home.
"Oh, my God." Kagome said as she entered. It was wrecked. His furniture was overturned, papers everywhere, all of the lights were on. Inuyasha growled and ran back into his bedroom. He came out grumbling.
"They took her. She's gone and so are half of the weapon's from the practice room."
"How did they find this place out?"
"I don't know, but I know who took both of them now."
"Who?" He held up an good size piece of a tentacle.
"Naraku."
"What are we going to do?"
"We going back to his hide-out."
"Should we tell the others?"
"They'll know."
Miroku drove around frantically searching the streets. After a while, he sighed. He hadn't given up hope. No... he wouldn't give up until she was found. He pulled over and put his head in his hands. Okay. I need to think straight. What happened? Who could of taken her? And why did they do it?
Flashback:
"What happen to you guys?" Sango took a deep breath.
"Naraku killed my parents and my little brother. At first, my family and I worked for his father. We had put in most of the research to make his 'operations' work. We're going to turn him in. We had evidence at one time, but the day we were going to turn us in. He had us all shot. Naraku was the one who shot us. My family was the first ones that he had killed. I was the only one who survived." She was wiping tears from her eyes constantly after she told the memory from her past. Miroku swallowed. "It's okay Sango. We'll get him for what he has done."
Miroku growled, much as Inuyasha would have done. There was no doubt in his mind who had done it.
Flashback:
Miroku looked back and forth in between his three friends. He didn't know which one to help. Sango saw his confusion.
"Help Inuyasha." Miroku nodded and ran off. Sango opened the car door and saw Kikyo passed out. She picked her up and ran away from the school.
Miroku's hands clenched into fists. That was the last time anyone saw her. I should have helped her. I should of went with her. Miroku, then, caught onto the same connection that Inuyasha and Kagome did. He sped off in the direction of Inuyasha's. While he was pulling down Inuyasha's street, he spotted Inuyasha's car taking down the road. They must have thought of the same thing I did. I wonder what they found out. He followed them down the road. He pulled his cell phone out of his pocket and called Kagome up.
Ring. Ring. Rin-
"Hello?"
"Hey. What'd you find out?"
"Uh..." He saw Kagome whisper something to Inuyasha in the car ahead of them. He replied and took the phone from her hand.
"Hey. I have something you're not going to like."
"What?"
"They took Kikyo and trashed my place completely. I found a piece of Naraku's tentacle so I'm sure that it was them, even though I had no doubts in the first place."
"What are you going to do?"
"I'm planning on confronting the them on there grounds."
"How? We don't know where they are."
"We got a good clue the other day, remember?" Miroku nodded as he recalled the experience in the old, abandoned place.
"You think that they're there?"
"It's a good guess. Where are you at?"
"Right behind you." He saw Inuyasha look in his rear view mirror.
"Pull over in the gas station up ahead. We'll have to make some sort of plan."
"Alright. Let's do that."
Inuyasha pulled over about a mile away from Naraku's hide-out. Kagome, Miroku, and Inuyasha got out. Inuyasha popped the trunk and grabbed a backpack out and handed it to Kagome. She strapped it onto her back and slung a quiver of arrows on her back as well. Miroku grabbed his staff as Inuyasha took out the Tetsusiaga and strapped it onto his waist.
"Let's go." They snuck off into the darkness. After running up the road for a while, the house came into view. There were lights lit up on the inside. Shadows could be seen moving back and forth across the upstairs windows. They snuck until they were about 300 feet away from the house. Inuyasha crouched in the tall grass and weeds. Miroku and Kagome hid behind a tree. Kagome set her stuff onto the ground. Inuyasha looked over at his friends.
Flashback:
"We're going to check out those secret passage ways that we saw, but first we need to scout out the area and take out the outside guards on the west side of the house." He said.
"What about the basement and the attic? They could be in there, too."
"We're checking the passageways, because that's the most likely place that they'll be. If they aren't, someone else might be prisoner there." Miroku and Kagome nodded to show that they understood."It's safer in numbers. When start out, we need to take out as many people as we can stealthily."
"Okay. So, how are me going to do this?" Miroku asked.
"I think that you and I will see how many guards there are and decide how to do it from there. If someone sounds an alarm, Kagome can stand from a safe distance and hit some with her arrows as we take out whoever she doesn't." They nodded in agreement. "Okay, let's go."
Miroku peered around the side of the tree at the building. Avoiding light that shined from the windows without being seen would probably be the most difficult part. Taking out the guards would be easy. He counted five people that they would have to take out. He looked over at Inuyasha and held up his fingers to tell him how many he saw. Inuyasha shook his head. He had counted six. He also had a different angle. The sixth one was smoking a cigarette and was coming around the corner. I'll take care of him...
"Okay, we'll sneak to opposite sides. I'll do a bird call. You'll get as many of them as you can and they'll turn with the commotion. That'll be my turn. By that time, most of them should be gone." Miroku nodded. Kagome looked up into the tree. She decided that would be the best view from the house and the branches were so thick, it'd be easy to keep balance. She whispered to Inuyasha.
"Wait until I get into a good position." He nodded as he ran quietly, but swiftly over to her. "Here. Let me take your bag and I'll give it to you once you're ready." She nodded as she began to climb the tree. She moved across to find a better position when a branch snapped. She cursed under her breath.
"What was that?" A voice of one of the guards called.
"It's just the wind, coward." Another one said, his voice was too unsure to be convincing, though. Inuyasha chuckled as he watched Kagome get into position.
"What?" Miroku asked as he looked in between Kagome and Inuyasha.
"Nothing. Naraku's guards are already worried and scared half to death. This will be a piece of cake." Kagome nodded at Inuyasha. He threw her bag up to her and she caught it with ease. She took an arrow out of her quiver and notched it on her bow.
"Okay. Go." They nodded.
"Watch for me to wave to you before you come. I'd take the left side. There's less light over there." Miroku went up the right flank and Inuyasha went up the left. Once, Inuyasha ran up the field hiding behind bushes, trees. crouching in the deeper sections of grass. He watched as Miroku laid flat on the ground near the closest man. He got into position and whistled into his hands, making a high pitched tweeting sound. Miroku moved quickly and was able to take out two of the six. Inuyasha, then, took his chance and was able to get the smoker and another man. There was one man left in the middle. He fell to his knees.
"Please, don't hurt me." Miroku and Inuyasha stood at full height on each side of the man. This isn't a man. He only looks to be about fifteen years old.
"Why are you serving Naraku?" Inuyasha sighed as he waved to Kagome.
"I have no choice."
"No choice? What do you mean?"
"I'd have no place to go if I didn't serve him."
"What about your family?"
"Dead. They were killed by Naraku. He told me that he'd let me live if I served him." Inuyasha took a closer look at the boy. There was something about the boy that seemed familiar.
"What's your name?"
"Kohaku." Miroku's eyes widened.
"Kohaku? Do you have a sister named Sango?" The boy's eyes began to water.
"I did, but Naraku shot her and my parents." Miroku looked up. Inuyasha growled.
"What all has that bastard done?" He looked at Kohaku and pulled him to his feet.
"You still have someone to care for, kid. Naraku lied to you. Your sister, Sango, she's here." Kohaku straightened up.
"What? That can't be. Where?" Kagome, slowly, stepped over to them.
"What's up?" Miroku looked over at Kagome.
"I... this is Sango's little brother." he said as he plopped to the ground. Kagome walked over to Miroku.
"You're not making any sense. Sango's brother is dead."
"Obviously not. Naraku told him that all of his family was dead and that he'd let him live if he served him." Kagome looked curiously at Kohaku.
"They have the same eye and hair color."
"Sango's alive? Where is she?"
"Naraku kidnaped her earlier today. He, also, captured my cousin. Have you hear anything about prisoners or attacks?"
"Rumors. We were warned that a team might attack here tonight and we needed to be on guard all hours of the night to find someone who Naraku claims he had nothing to do with."
"Those rumors are true, except Naraku has nothing to do with it. Your sister is part of this team, we had a fight with Naraku earlier today and she was missing ever since." Kohaku looked down.
"I'm going to join you."
"Wait a minute, Kohaku. I just found out that you're alive and your sister would kill me if I let you go into battle. I don't know if she knows you're alive." Miroku said. Inuyasha sighed.
"Wait, Miroku. We could use this to our advantage." Kohaku looked at Miroku.
"Miroku." He whispered quietly. "Do I... know you from somewhere?"
"I knew Sango ever since I was 4. I knew you, too."
"Your name... you just seem familiar somehow." Miroku nodded.
"What were you saying, Inuyasha?"
"I was saying that Kohaku could prove to be useful."
"How?" Inuyasha smirked.
"You'll see."
Kohaku went into the house. He stretched and cracked his neck.
"Your duty isn't over, yet. Get back into position." Someone yelled. Kohaku shot a look at him and went back outside.
"There four on the inside, but to get to the room that you were saying you only have one." Inuyasha smirked.
"Naraku probably figures we'd take the most guarded path, but the dark, corridor might be crowded. We'll have to wait."
"For what?"
"The others to arrive." Kagome's gave him a look.
"What are you talking about?" Just then, Kagome saw one of Naraku's guards fly into the front yard. He was already unconscious. Peeking around the corner was Sesshomaru. Inuyasha waved him over. He crept slowly around the house.
"Naraku has to know that we're here. He can sense my aura."
"Not to mention Kouga's."
"Kouga's here?" Inuyasha looked at her and she gave him a questioning look. He sighed.
"There was a reason why we took the west side of the building. Sesshomaru took the east and Kouga took the north." He looked over at Sesshomaru. "What's the signal to tell Kouga to go?" Sesshomaru took a deep breath.
"Go. Now!" He shouted. They head a bang. It sounded like someone kicked a door down. Inuyasha would have laughed if it would have been appropriate.
"Well, that's good enough."
Sango stirred. She didn't know where she was or what she had just been through. Right now, all she knew was her head was aching and she was in a rather cold, dark place. She saw a small light in the corner of the room. It looked only to be a candle or torch. It didn't give off very much light. She slowly stood up walking over to the door. She sensed movement behind her and turned around. The light vanished and reappeared. Something had moved in front of it. She opened her mouth, but her voice was nothing more than mere scratching sounds. She cleared her throat and tried again.
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
"So, you're finally awake, are you? It's no use trying to escape, I've tried everything in my power." The voice was feminine.
"Who are you?" The illumination of the candle allowed her to see a hand that picked up the candle. The person came closer. She recognized the face.
"Kikyo?"
"Who are you? How do you know me?"
"I'm a friend of Inuyasha. Where are we?"
"My guess would be Naraku's dungeon."
"Why? How are you here? You were suppose to have died in the car accident." Kikyo shook her head.
"No, I survived. Naraku must have made it look like I had died. All I remember from the accident was that someone rear-ended me. I had lost control of the car and slammed into a guard rail. My head was slammed against the steering wheel. I was rendered unconscious. He took me and place me here. One day after I woke up, he came to give me food and drink. I demanded to know why I was placed in here and he said that I was to be of use to him and I'd be a distraction. So, I was stuck here."
"What happened whenever he took you to the battle?" Kikyo's eyebrows furrowed together.
"Battle? What battle?"
"The one with the Stealth Assassins and Demon Syndicate. Where we found you."
"What are you talking about? I don't have the slightest clue." Sango's eyes opened widely.
"Wait. You don't remember?"
"I told you I don't." Sango took a deep breath.
"I'm regret to inform you that it seems like Naraku's been drugging you somehow and has been using you to get to us." Sango's eyes came into realization. "You... you were the one who hit me."
Inuyasha peeked around the corner. All of the guards heard the back door fall and ran to see what it was. That left it perfectly open to them. Inuyasha smirked and nodded at Sesshomaru. He nodded back as they separated. Sesshomaru headed back to help Kouga as Inuyasha, Kohaku, Miroku, and Kagome snuck toward the dark secret passageway. Inuyasha looked up at Kagome who was taking the backpack off of her back. She unzipped it and began searching through the supplies for flashlights. Inuyasha looked up at Kohaku.
"I think it's best if you stay here. Keep a watch out for us. If someone comes, knock on the wall four times." He said. Kohaku moved to complain, but Miroku put a hand on his shoulder.
"Inuyasha knows what he's doing. Don't worry. I won't them hurt or take Sango away again." Kagome heard the sincerity in his voice. Then a slight whisper, "Ever." Kagome sighed and pulled out the flashlights. After throwing on to Inuyasha and handing one to Miroku, she looked up.
"I'm going to leave the bag here. If anyone comes in here and asks you what you're doing, tell them that you found the bag outside the door and you were seeing if we were here." He nodded. Inuyasha nodded his approval.
"Don't worry, kid. Are you ready?" He glanced in between Miroku and Kagome. They nodded. He clicked the small button to turn on the flashlight and slowly opened the door. The hinges creaked slightly, but that didn't phase them. Inuyasha slowly crept down the hall, Kagome following behind him, and Miroku in the rear. Inuyasha shined his light on the floor ahead of him, stepping over some rotted floor and rubble. Miroku shined his flashlight at the was ahead. Inuyasha saw where to turn and he did so. Another hallway, but there were a few doors along the sides. Inuyasha sighed. Great... Which door? He grumbled and turned around. Kagome ran dead into him. He wrapped his arms around her before she could fall on her butt.
"Sorry."
"You apologize to much."
"Well, thanks."
"No problem. I'm going to transform. Don't freak out and scream like a baby." She gave him a look.
"What are you implying?"
"Nothing." he said with a innocent smile. He closed his eyes and concentrated his energy for the transformation. His lips grew thin in determination and his eyebrows furrowed together. It looked like he was in pain. Kagome saw his dog ears appear at the top of his head. Fangs grew in his mouth and his fingernails grew out and became hard and corse, becoming claws. He had rich gold for eyes and silver for hair. He coughed lightly. He wasn't expecting the scent of mold and standing water to overcome his sense of smell so heavily. He went forward, sniffing at each door. The first door had a human scent, and it definitely wasn't Sango or Kikyo. He tapped on the door lightly.
"Thank God. He should have switch shifts three hours again." Inuyasha heard someone mumbled. The door opened and the guy didn't know it was coming. Inuyasha upper-cut him in the chin, knocking him out immediately. He fell flat against the floor. "Stay here." Inuyasha whispered to the others. He went into the extremely small room. Searching the guard, he picked up some keys and a small dagger. He emerged from the room and handed the dagger to Kagome. She took it, but gave in a questioning look.
"You don't have a close-combat weapon. Just in case you need it." She nodded and put the dagger in her belt. Inuyasha walked to the next room. No smell came from there. The same went on for a few doors, until he came to another one.
"Here, we are." He could hear someone whispering. He tapped on the door. "Pst..."
"Who's there?" Sango called from the other side of the door.
"It's me. Are both you alright?" He said as he took out the keys, trying each one into the lock.
"Inuyasha?"
"In the flesh, Kagome and Miroku are here too, Sango."
"The whole gang's here, huh?"
"What did you think, Sango? That we'd abandon you?" Kagome asked.
"I thought something might have happened. You guys normally get here quicker." There was humor evident in her voice.
"Explain that later. Kikyo, are you alright?"
"Yes. I'm fine."
"Good." Inuyasha got tired of searching for the key.
"How big is the room your in?"
"Why?"
"Cause I'm just going to bust the damn door down."
"Hang on." Inuyasha heard them move to a corner. "Okay. Go." With one kick the door was down. Inuyasha stepped aside and let Kagome and Miroku in. Miroku immediately went over to Sango. Kagome went to them both. She opened her backpack and pulled out some bandages.
"Are you both alright?" Sango nodded lightly at her, even though she couldn't do it well, due to the fact that Miroku was hugging her. Kikyo smiled lightly.
"You're still the same. Worrying about me over yourself. Do you realize that those were your first words to me since I disappeared?" Kagome looked down.
"Sorry."
"For what?"
"For everything."
"What's everything? You've done nothing to need my forgiveness. You're exactly the same. You really need to stop apologizing for things that you didn't do, especially when there's nothing to forgive." Inuyasha stepped over.
"Exactly what I've been trying to tell her." He said with a light smile. Kikyo nodded.
"Similar minds think alike. Rushing to my rescue again, Inuyasha?"
"Yeah... it must run in your family. I had to do it for her too." He pointed at Kagome. She shot a glare at him, but quickly dropped it.
"Sorry." Inuyasha and Kikyo both sighed and shook their heads at the same time. They looked at each other and smiled lightly. Kagome looked over at Sango and Miroku, smiled, and looked away respectively. Inuyasha caught that and looked over.
"Get a room, you two." Sango blushed lightly and pulled back. Miroku looked over.
"Leave us alone." He said calmly as his arms stowed around her waist. That's so cute... Kagome thought. She smiled and looked over at Inuyasha. He looked at her and sighed. Inuyasha heard someone walking down the hallway. He made his way toward the door and took a peek around the corner.
"Sango, there's something I got to tell you. It'll come as a complete surprise."
"What?"
"Why didn't you call me or come out?" A voice said. Sango's eyes widened in surprise as the boy turned the corner and stopped ranting as soon as he locked eyes with her. "Kohaku..." Her voice gave out on her as she did something no one thought she'd do. Sango fainted.