((A/n: back with chapter fourteen. Yes, I know I have some explaining to do but all things will eventually work themselves out in the end. Thanks for the reviews, I know some of you have been waiting for me to update, and I'm sorry if I haven't been up to speed lately. The old noggin aint what she used to be ya know?))
one of my reviewers were confused about the plot. I don't know how....but anyways here's a very BRIEF summary, cuz I hate summaries. I'd rather you read it all first---- takes a deep breath----
Kagome was supposedly raped, but there's a rumor going around that she's just a slut who gave it up easily. There are some people, I have already given clues as to who, that know the truth but won't say anything, mainly b/c it might jeopardize his/her friendship with someone else. Inuyasha is confused about the whole thing being caught between his best friend, and his girlfriend on who to believe, but his time is running out on both parties.
------ THERE! Did I clear some things up for you? I hope so cuz it don't come no easier than that without going into SLOW people mode. LoL. Just playin. I hope you understand now. XOXO!!!
Thank you reviewers: Chibi06, ptbear, Sesshy's Hime, Kagome-Inuyasha09, Ketsueki Tenshi, jdls, smart4life55, Andrea, hello, Kagome's Twin, Plastic Perfect, image5, munchskinbabe, Shae.
If I forgot anyone, which I do from time to time, SORRY!!
Grammar: oh my god, just skip over the dumb words.
disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, yadda, yadda, yadda....
Chapter 14Judgement Day
Judgment (noun): [using def. 3] The act or result of judging worth or value of something or someone.
Emi took a deep breath and released. She had called the group down today, knowing it was time. Sitting in front of all of them, except Zinan who was holding her hand, another thing that needed to be explained, Emi sadly smiled.
"Guys? I have something to tell all of you.....I'm going to-" She stopped when Zinan squeezed her hand. She started over. "I have cancer."
Shinjuu was the first to shoot out of her chair. "WHAT?!! Where, when.....HOW?!" She couldn't form a sentence, but everyone else was thinking the same thing.
Miyaku started to shed tears. 'She's gonna die.' The room started to spin out of control, and she felt like she was being held under water. Her breathing increased and she become very dizzy.
Kagome glanced at Miyaku to see her slide out of her seat. "Miyaku!" She ran to her side, holding the girl in her arms. "Call an ambulance! Oh my god she's burning up!"
Iyan, Diachi, and Xavior all pulled out a cell phone and pressed #9 on speed dial. Zinan went to retrieve a wet rag for Miyaku's head, Shinju in tears, trying to keep Miyaku from going into shock.
Emi felt the weight of the world being put on her shoulders. 'I should've never told them.' It felt like she was slowly drifting apart from her friends, family, even Zinan who had been nothing but supportive since she told him.
The ambulance arrived, and everyone packed into Xavior's Escalade, racing to the hospital. They took Emi away on a the roll away bed, leaving everyone else in panic.
Shinju sat in death silence, trying to think of a safe place. Kagome came by and took her hand. "It's going to be okay. As soon as Miyaku is better we can get out of here."
Putting on a pathetic excuse for a smile, Shinju stared at the floor and nodded. She could face, snakes, tigers, wolfs, murders, freak accidents, serial killers, but hospitals were NOT her thing.
Xavoir hung his head in his hands, scared for two of his closet friends. "Hey, she's gonna be okay. Just think positive, for the both of them." he looked up to see Diachi's comforting eyes.
Diachi took a seat next to Xavoir, seeing his friend needed someone to talk to. Diach glanced at Kagome, and Shinju. "Seems like we're losing everyone doesn't it? I mean, Kagome's putting on a good front, but she is struggling with mental battles about her past and future. Miyaku is in shock, Emi has cancer.....pretty soon someone is gonna snap."
He was right. Diachi watched his girlfriend keep her cool, and hr friend who sat beside her. "I thought I was the only one who noticed. Did you know about Zinan and Emi's relationship?"
Xavoir shook his head no. "Came as a shock to me too. I didn't know they were feelin' each other like that. Especially Emi who is the exact OPPOSITE of Zinan."
"True, true. So who are you taking to the dance?" Xavior shrugged. "Shit, I don't know. I didn't think to since we are performing. The Shrine is the most important thing right now. Fuck the dance."
Before anymore words were exchanged, the doctor appeared before Iyan, who nodded in relation to whatever they were discussing, meaning Miyaku.
Iyan walked over to the group semi relieved. "She had quite a bit of a shock, almost like a heart attack, but word is she's gonna be aiight. We can go see her now."
Everyone came into room#313, very quiet and happy. Miyaku sat on the bed, embarrassed, but happy to be alive. She spotted Emi who was leaning against the bedroom door. Miyaku commanded her over with her pointer finger.
The two sat, staring at each other. Miyaku finally sat up and gave her a hug. "I'm so sorry." New tears shed, and Emi didn't try to stop them. "About what sweets?" "For flipping out when you announced your condition. I'm sure that only made you feel worse."
Emi shrugged. "It's fine, really. When I found out I was ready to go shoot myself. Don't worry about it. I'm not going anywhere soon. I hope."
Shinju walked over giving both of them a hug. "Oh ladies!" All three girls hugged each other, laughing, and wiping away tears. Kagome sat in the far corner, smiling at her friends. 'All this time I've been obsessing over some guy, when all I really wanted was to be with my friends.'
"Penny for your thoughts." She looked up to see Iyan smirking down at her. Taking a seat at the window sill, they stared at their friends. "Oh Iyan, you don't need a penny. You're very intuitive, so I'm sure you know."
He nodded. "Emi's condition, and Miyaku's shock sorta set your priorities straight." When she nodded in agreement, he continued. "I heard you officially broke it off with Inuyasha, and he's going to the formal with Kikyou.....I must say I'm disappointed in you."
That caught her off guard. "Excuse me?" Iyan lifted a shoulder. "Seems to me that you sorta just gave up, threw in the towel, waved the white flag. And on top of all things, you cut your hair! Not saying it doesn't look great, because you make Naomi Camble look like trailer park trash, but just to think you did it for some guy.....is sorta disappointing."
Kagome couldn't believe her ears. Sweet, understanding, never has a negative thought in his mind Iyan, was telling her he was disappointed.
'What right in hell does he have to judge my life?!' her anger turned into questioning. 'But I guess he does have a point.....I did just give up......I'm an ass. Damn you Iyan!'
Coming out of her stupor, she sighed. "So what do suggest Dr. Iyan?" Iyan chuckled. "No idea. While we're on the subject of the dance, go with me."
"W-what?" If her mouth hadn't just went dry, she would have would have chocked on her spit. The question was past random. Go to the formal with Iyan? Kagome thought about it for a millisecond. Actually, the thought of being completely comfortable with a friend, rather than a nervous wreck with a date, didn't sound half bad.
"Will you go to the dance with me?" he looked nervous, and a bit off center. She smiled. "Yes Iyan. I will accompany you to the formal." Iyan raised an eyebrow. "Accompany me? You say it like I'm your cousin."
They both laughed, unaware that the group was staring at them bewildered. Diachi looked around the room then back at them. "What's so funny? Did Michael Jackson come in and I miss it? Or did Bush try to get re-elected as president?"
Iyan and Kagome nodded a negative, stating that it was nothing important. Shinju shrugged. "So. The dance is what, Two days from now? Everyone got a date, an outfit, a song?"
Everyone nodded yes. Kagome smiled. "So Emi? Why didn't you say you and Zinan were doin the hanky panky?" Emi blushed, and Zinan rolled his eyes trying to cover up his blush with frustration.
"Well, everyone was in their own little world, and so were we. And I was kind of scared to tell ya the truth...I mean who would have guessed Satin and Mary would go hand in hand?"
Everyone laughed, and chatted throughout the night. Not once, for the first time in weeks, did Emi think about her death, Zinan think about hell, Xavior think about his interview, Diach and Shinju think about sex, nor Kagome thinking about Inuyasha.
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Sesshomaru came home to a dark house, but not in the sense of his air conditioning being sky high. Something was missing. 'Or someone......Kagura.' He didn't bother to call out her name because it would have been pointless to listen to his own echo.
Instead, he sat on his sofa, contemplating on where to start looking. He would have started with his parents, but knowing his fiancee like he did, that's the LAST place she'd be. He wasn't about ton call her parents, they gave him a headache. "Could call Yuri..no. I can't stand to hear her big mouth either." By the time he hung up with her, half the damn country would know his business.
Seconds turned into minutes, minutes into hours. Pretty soon four hours had past and it was 2:00am, and he STILL couldn't think of any place she could be.
Maybe this is what she wanted you to realize.
'Don't be ridiculous. I know Kagura like I know my check balance.'
Do you? Have you ever taken the time to really get to know her after she became pregnant?
'Kagura is probably somewhere relaxing. She'll call later.'
And if she doesn't?
Sesshomaru cursed. He had just lost the mental battle to himself and it was disturbing. The lingering thoughts of maybe, and maybe not didn't sit well with him. He hated riddles and unresolved conflicts. It drove him insane.
She was probably angry with him for that meeting over in Tokyo. Or maybe it was that he never went to any of her lamas classes with her. Or was it that he wasn't there for the first sonar-gram. Or maybe it was because he didn't know the sex of the baby.....
"Shit." Sesshomaru was on the verge of cracking. He didn't know anything about the pregnancy, or the woman carrying his child for that matter because he had been too wound up in business to notice.
'But hadn't my motives been right?! I'm doing this for her! So she can have a roof over her head, clothes on her back, food in her mouth. She's being ungrateful.' His concern and frustration turned into anger and disappointment. He wasn't going to chase her around the world like some love sick puppy. He didn't have the time or patience for shit like this.
Once Kagura showed her face, she'd be straightened out once and for all. "I refuse to be this frustrated ever again. She has me acting like my weakling little brother."
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The doctors decided to keep Miaku at the hospital for an extra day, just to make sure she was fine. All her friends had to go to school, so there she was, by herself, gazing out the window.
There was a soft knock on the door. Miyaku sighed. 'I'd wish the people would quit doin' that. Shit I ain't dead.' "Come in." The door quietly opened to reveal no doctor. It was Hiten.
He was carrying a bouquet of orchids, her favorite, and a non-readable expression. 'Oh my god! What the hell is he doin here? He brought me flowers! Awww.....'
Hiten out the flowers in the empty vase next to her bed and sat down. "I heard about what happened. Are you okay?" If he wasn't so good at keeping a cool face, Miyaku would have sworn he stuttered. 'Too bad. It would have been something to see.'
"Yeah, I'll be okay. Thanks for the flowers, they're my favorite." "Yeah I know." he muttered. Miyaku barely heard it, but with sitting in a silent room for ten hours straight sorta intensives your hearing.
"And how do you know?" Hiten didn't expect her to hear that. 'Me and my big mouth.' He decided that since he had gone this far, he might as well go all the way with the truth. "Because I've been watching you."
Miyaku raised her shapely eyebrow, breaking the eye contact between her and him. "So I have my own personal stocker now?" "That depends. Do I?"
His question was just as daunting, so she dropped it. Admitting her feelings for Hiten wasn't something she was prepared to do. 'Look at Kagome and Inuyasha. They were a train wreck dying to happen...No, just take it slow and play your cards straight.'
Hiten was relieved when she mentally decided to drop the subject. Though he'd never admit it, he wasn't ready to discuss this new "something" they had between them.
"Um, Kagome finally broke it off with your friend." Hiten nodded. "Yes, so I've heard. Kikyou won't shut up about it." "Well, personally I think she made the right choice. Kagome was-" "I came here to get something off my chest." Hiten interrupted.
Miyaku's mind fell into the gutter. She put on an evil grin. "So what'dja have in mind? A little one on one? YOU could play doctor and-" Hiten laughed. The first real reaction she had gotten from him all day. Her sense of humor was one of the things he liked about her. He had to much pride to say the first.
"Damn! And I was just startin to feel better." "We'll play later." Hiten froze. His mental response just verbally came out his mouth. 'DAMMIT!!' Miyaku saw his nervousness and decided to give him and his tortured soul a break. "Cool with me. So what did you want to tell me?"
Hiten sighed. 'He it comes.' "I came to tell you about the night of Kagome's rape." Miyaku opened her mouth to speak, but he held up a hand that said she could talk when he was done.
" The night we were at Kkouga's house, Kagome and him had been very drunk, and very stupid. After their little make out session in front of at least twenty people, they went up stairs. After three am I wrapped the party up, kicking everyone out of my house. Between the hours of one and three, I don't know what happened, but I did hear screams. That's when I told everyone to leave before they heard it too.
Kouga came out of the room with scratches on his neck, all sweaty and dazed. I don't even think he knew he was in his own house. His speech was slurred, and reeked of alcohol. He told me, there's some whore givin it up for free and I should go hit it before the rest of the guys found out. He past out five minutes later.
I went upstairs to find the sheets bloody, and Kagome's face bruised with Kouga's fist prints. I went in, put her clothes on, and took her out the window. If Kouga's mom would have saw, I think she would have shot herself in the condition she's in.
On the way home, Kagome awoke, and I guess realized her body was different, and she was screaming, crying, having a whole nervous break down.....When I pulled up to her house, she thanked me for driving her home. Haven't spoken face to face with her ever since."
Wiping away the tears, she grabbed a tissue sitting by the flowers. "Why didn't you tell someone?!" "She begged me not to. So I promised her I would never tell. I've done a hell of a job too, up until now. When I heard that you were in the hospital.....I'm telling you this because I don't want you to end up like she is now."
His words were touching, and she could see where he was coming from with all this. 'But why wouldn't Kagome tell the band about this?! This certainly wasn't the version I heard.....maybe she was ashamed. I know I would be.'
Then a question struck her in all of this. "Where was Inuyasha?" Hiten didn't like discussing his friend. Knowing the truth was bad enough, but keeping it from someone he knew since the beginning always made him feel guilty. "Once he saw Kouga and Kagome go upstairs, he said 'fuck it.' and went home."
Miyaku nodded. "If I were him, I wouldn't have stayed either." Hiten shrugged. "Wish I'd left with him." She took his hand in hers, giving it a light squeeze. "I'm glad you did."
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Shina watched her brother go back and forth with the phone, pacing in a straight line. He had been doing that for half an hour now, and if this house wasn't so sturdy, she believed he would fall through the floor.
Hearing about Kikyou taking Inuyasha to the dance wasn't something she approved of. What happened between him and Kagome? 'You screwed up, now you're paying for it. Baka brother.' "Why don't you just call her." she offered a little push.
Inuyasha jumped, unaware that someone was watching him. "Why don't you stay the fuck out of it?!" His last inch of sanity snapped. Tired of everyone telling him he fucked up, like he had been dense the entire time!
Shina raised up her hands in retaliation. "I'm just trying to help you out! Inuyasha look at you!! You're losing it. If she broke it off with you, the least you could do is attempt to be her friend. Maybe that's what she needs right now."
He shook his head no. "I can't just be her friend Shina." "Well you damn sure better try, cuz this ain't about what you want!!" She was fuming. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru could be self-absorbed assholes sometimes.
Kagura had called from the virgin islands, crying her heart out that Sesshomaru didn't love her anymore. Of course, Shina knew this not to be true. Sesshomaru truly did love his fiancee, but was too wrapped up in work to tell her that every once in a while. After convincing Kagura that running off was a selfish thing to do, and that Sesshomaru wasn't going to chase her, Kagura finally decided to come back home and attempt to work things out, but only if she promised not to tell her brother about their conversation. Shina agreed not to.
'And now I got to work on problem number 2. Inuyasha. I have to do EVERYTHING myself.' She took the phone away from Inuyasha, despite his threats to throw her into the wall, and made him sit on the bed.
"Now listen. You need to forget about the past, because it's obvious that you can't handle the possibility that Kagome might have actually been raped. And who could blame you? Just let it go. Focus. This is not the brother I have come to know and tolerate. The demon I see before me, is a pathetic love sick dog who can't get what he wants, so he whines and cries, saying 'boo hoo that world isn't fair!' I'm sick of it. Cut the bullshit and call her! She needs FRIENDS Inuyasha, not drama."
Inuyasha was stunned. His little sister had actually grown up faster than he did. He took a look in the mirror and could have thrown up. The person in the mirror was a pathetic spoiled brat acting like a complete ass. 'This isn't going to work.' Deciding to get it together once and for all, he sighed..
"Thanks Shina. I needed that. Really." She shrugged with a smirk, glad the old Inuyasha was back. "No problem mut. One more thing." "What?" "Drop Kikyou. I mean you have more class than that." Inuyasha smiled. First thing on my to-do list."
He hopped off the bed and started for the kitchen, then stopped. "Hey Shina?" "Yeah?" "Call Shippou. Don't hold it against him that his parents chose a life of service. It wasn't his choice. Yall should make the best of the time you have."
Shina rolled her eyes and nodded. Things were definitely back in order.
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Amaya sat in the restaurant, facing the one human being she despised, Naraku had on an easy going smile, to the untrained eye, would be quite charming, but she wasn't fooled. He's nothing but a manipulative asshole, trying to get his way through black mailing.
"So tell me Naraku, why we are here." Nraku's smile widened. "But you know why we're here. Come on Amaya, it's been ten years, not ten decades. You know a little too well why I asked to see you." She sighed. "So what do you want?" "You've asked that question a million times. My answer hasn't changed."
For years, Narku has had this fascination with Amaya that can't be explained in just words. He lusted for her, in more than just the sexual sense. It made her want to die. Just the thought of sitting in front of him while his eyes undressed her was enough to make her shoot herself. Yet there was nothing she could do about it. Hi arrogant smile told her that he had something over her, and would use it to his will.
"Neither has mine. Whatever you're trying to pull, you can shove it up you-" Narku raised a warning eyebrow. "This is a very nice restaurant. Lets keep the conversation the same way." Amaya controlled her rage. "Naraku, I don't have time for games, or you. What ever we had going on ten years ago is finished. Move on."
Naraku dropped the act. He wouldn't tolerate her tone of voice with him-not now, not ever. "Your husband is a brilliant man. Does wonderful work. Be ashamed for him to lose his job because of his drug habit." Amaya tensed. "My husband doesn't do drugs." "By the time I'm done with him, he'll be a full blown addict."
((A/n: Chapter 14 for you all. The next chapter will be the long awaited dance. What's gonna happen?!! No clue. (Lies!) LOL. But I promise to make it one you'll never forget!!! Should there be a lemon in the next chapter?! OF COURSE!! But it's not with who you think! And for all the gutter minds out there, it's not Naraku and Kikyou.....disgraceful!! And when I'm finished with this story, I'll dedicate it to a reviewer as always. My last Inuyasha fiction of the summer will be 'Family Portrait–Diary of a Lost Soul'. ((My other one called Hail Mary, will come out in the fall, when school starts up again.))
I think it's going to my greatest fiction ever written so to all the people who have put me on their favorites, and waiting list, PLEASE read it and tell me what you think. The first two chapters, aren't really where the tale begins, much more of a long prologue. Chapter three is where I think everyone is going to start getting into it if not already hooked. Okay, enough chatter, gotta go finish up some things. Love you guys/girls, and don't forget to R&R! PeaceLazydoll06))
one of my reviewers were confused about the plot. I don't know how....but anyways here's a very BRIEF summary, cuz I hate summaries. I'd rather you read it all first---- takes a deep breath----
Kagome was supposedly raped, but there's a rumor going around that she's just a slut who gave it up easily. There are some people, I have already given clues as to who, that know the truth but won't say anything, mainly b/c it might jeopardize his/her friendship with someone else. Inuyasha is confused about the whole thing being caught between his best friend, and his girlfriend on who to believe, but his time is running out on both parties.
------ THERE! Did I clear some things up for you? I hope so cuz it don't come no easier than that without going into SLOW people mode. LoL. Just playin. I hope you understand now. XOXO!!!
Thank you reviewers: Chibi06, ptbear, Sesshy's Hime, Kagome-Inuyasha09, Ketsueki Tenshi, jdls, smart4life55, Andrea, hello, Kagome's Twin, Plastic Perfect, image5, munchskinbabe, Shae.
If I forgot anyone, which I do from time to time, SORRY!!
Grammar: oh my god, just skip over the dumb words.
disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, yadda, yadda, yadda....
Chapter 14Judgement Day
Judgment (noun): [using def. 3] The act or result of judging worth or value of something or someone.
Emi took a deep breath and released. She had called the group down today, knowing it was time. Sitting in front of all of them, except Zinan who was holding her hand, another thing that needed to be explained, Emi sadly smiled.
"Guys? I have something to tell all of you.....I'm going to-" She stopped when Zinan squeezed her hand. She started over. "I have cancer."
Shinjuu was the first to shoot out of her chair. "WHAT?!! Where, when.....HOW?!" She couldn't form a sentence, but everyone else was thinking the same thing.
Miyaku started to shed tears. 'She's gonna die.' The room started to spin out of control, and she felt like she was being held under water. Her breathing increased and she become very dizzy.
Kagome glanced at Miyaku to see her slide out of her seat. "Miyaku!" She ran to her side, holding the girl in her arms. "Call an ambulance! Oh my god she's burning up!"
Iyan, Diachi, and Xavior all pulled out a cell phone and pressed #9 on speed dial. Zinan went to retrieve a wet rag for Miyaku's head, Shinju in tears, trying to keep Miyaku from going into shock.
Emi felt the weight of the world being put on her shoulders. 'I should've never told them.' It felt like she was slowly drifting apart from her friends, family, even Zinan who had been nothing but supportive since she told him.
The ambulance arrived, and everyone packed into Xavior's Escalade, racing to the hospital. They took Emi away on a the roll away bed, leaving everyone else in panic.
Shinju sat in death silence, trying to think of a safe place. Kagome came by and took her hand. "It's going to be okay. As soon as Miyaku is better we can get out of here."
Putting on a pathetic excuse for a smile, Shinju stared at the floor and nodded. She could face, snakes, tigers, wolfs, murders, freak accidents, serial killers, but hospitals were NOT her thing.
Xavoir hung his head in his hands, scared for two of his closet friends. "Hey, she's gonna be okay. Just think positive, for the both of them." he looked up to see Diachi's comforting eyes.
Diachi took a seat next to Xavoir, seeing his friend needed someone to talk to. Diach glanced at Kagome, and Shinju. "Seems like we're losing everyone doesn't it? I mean, Kagome's putting on a good front, but she is struggling with mental battles about her past and future. Miyaku is in shock, Emi has cancer.....pretty soon someone is gonna snap."
He was right. Diachi watched his girlfriend keep her cool, and hr friend who sat beside her. "I thought I was the only one who noticed. Did you know about Zinan and Emi's relationship?"
Xavoir shook his head no. "Came as a shock to me too. I didn't know they were feelin' each other like that. Especially Emi who is the exact OPPOSITE of Zinan."
"True, true. So who are you taking to the dance?" Xavior shrugged. "Shit, I don't know. I didn't think to since we are performing. The Shrine is the most important thing right now. Fuck the dance."
Before anymore words were exchanged, the doctor appeared before Iyan, who nodded in relation to whatever they were discussing, meaning Miyaku.
Iyan walked over to the group semi relieved. "She had quite a bit of a shock, almost like a heart attack, but word is she's gonna be aiight. We can go see her now."
Everyone came into room#313, very quiet and happy. Miyaku sat on the bed, embarrassed, but happy to be alive. She spotted Emi who was leaning against the bedroom door. Miyaku commanded her over with her pointer finger.
The two sat, staring at each other. Miyaku finally sat up and gave her a hug. "I'm so sorry." New tears shed, and Emi didn't try to stop them. "About what sweets?" "For flipping out when you announced your condition. I'm sure that only made you feel worse."
Emi shrugged. "It's fine, really. When I found out I was ready to go shoot myself. Don't worry about it. I'm not going anywhere soon. I hope."
Shinju walked over giving both of them a hug. "Oh ladies!" All three girls hugged each other, laughing, and wiping away tears. Kagome sat in the far corner, smiling at her friends. 'All this time I've been obsessing over some guy, when all I really wanted was to be with my friends.'
"Penny for your thoughts." She looked up to see Iyan smirking down at her. Taking a seat at the window sill, they stared at their friends. "Oh Iyan, you don't need a penny. You're very intuitive, so I'm sure you know."
He nodded. "Emi's condition, and Miyaku's shock sorta set your priorities straight." When she nodded in agreement, he continued. "I heard you officially broke it off with Inuyasha, and he's going to the formal with Kikyou.....I must say I'm disappointed in you."
That caught her off guard. "Excuse me?" Iyan lifted a shoulder. "Seems to me that you sorta just gave up, threw in the towel, waved the white flag. And on top of all things, you cut your hair! Not saying it doesn't look great, because you make Naomi Camble look like trailer park trash, but just to think you did it for some guy.....is sorta disappointing."
Kagome couldn't believe her ears. Sweet, understanding, never has a negative thought in his mind Iyan, was telling her he was disappointed.
'What right in hell does he have to judge my life?!' her anger turned into questioning. 'But I guess he does have a point.....I did just give up......I'm an ass. Damn you Iyan!'
Coming out of her stupor, she sighed. "So what do suggest Dr. Iyan?" Iyan chuckled. "No idea. While we're on the subject of the dance, go with me."
"W-what?" If her mouth hadn't just went dry, she would have would have chocked on her spit. The question was past random. Go to the formal with Iyan? Kagome thought about it for a millisecond. Actually, the thought of being completely comfortable with a friend, rather than a nervous wreck with a date, didn't sound half bad.
"Will you go to the dance with me?" he looked nervous, and a bit off center. She smiled. "Yes Iyan. I will accompany you to the formal." Iyan raised an eyebrow. "Accompany me? You say it like I'm your cousin."
They both laughed, unaware that the group was staring at them bewildered. Diachi looked around the room then back at them. "What's so funny? Did Michael Jackson come in and I miss it? Or did Bush try to get re-elected as president?"
Iyan and Kagome nodded a negative, stating that it was nothing important. Shinju shrugged. "So. The dance is what, Two days from now? Everyone got a date, an outfit, a song?"
Everyone nodded yes. Kagome smiled. "So Emi? Why didn't you say you and Zinan were doin the hanky panky?" Emi blushed, and Zinan rolled his eyes trying to cover up his blush with frustration.
"Well, everyone was in their own little world, and so were we. And I was kind of scared to tell ya the truth...I mean who would have guessed Satin and Mary would go hand in hand?"
Everyone laughed, and chatted throughout the night. Not once, for the first time in weeks, did Emi think about her death, Zinan think about hell, Xavior think about his interview, Diach and Shinju think about sex, nor Kagome thinking about Inuyasha.
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Sesshomaru came home to a dark house, but not in the sense of his air conditioning being sky high. Something was missing. 'Or someone......Kagura.' He didn't bother to call out her name because it would have been pointless to listen to his own echo.
Instead, he sat on his sofa, contemplating on where to start looking. He would have started with his parents, but knowing his fiancee like he did, that's the LAST place she'd be. He wasn't about ton call her parents, they gave him a headache. "Could call Yuri..no. I can't stand to hear her big mouth either." By the time he hung up with her, half the damn country would know his business.
Seconds turned into minutes, minutes into hours. Pretty soon four hours had past and it was 2:00am, and he STILL couldn't think of any place she could be.
Maybe this is what she wanted you to realize.
'Don't be ridiculous. I know Kagura like I know my check balance.'
Do you? Have you ever taken the time to really get to know her after she became pregnant?
'Kagura is probably somewhere relaxing. She'll call later.'
And if she doesn't?
Sesshomaru cursed. He had just lost the mental battle to himself and it was disturbing. The lingering thoughts of maybe, and maybe not didn't sit well with him. He hated riddles and unresolved conflicts. It drove him insane.
She was probably angry with him for that meeting over in Tokyo. Or maybe it was that he never went to any of her lamas classes with her. Or was it that he wasn't there for the first sonar-gram. Or maybe it was because he didn't know the sex of the baby.....
"Shit." Sesshomaru was on the verge of cracking. He didn't know anything about the pregnancy, or the woman carrying his child for that matter because he had been too wound up in business to notice.
'But hadn't my motives been right?! I'm doing this for her! So she can have a roof over her head, clothes on her back, food in her mouth. She's being ungrateful.' His concern and frustration turned into anger and disappointment. He wasn't going to chase her around the world like some love sick puppy. He didn't have the time or patience for shit like this.
Once Kagura showed her face, she'd be straightened out once and for all. "I refuse to be this frustrated ever again. She has me acting like my weakling little brother."
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The doctors decided to keep Miaku at the hospital for an extra day, just to make sure she was fine. All her friends had to go to school, so there she was, by herself, gazing out the window.
There was a soft knock on the door. Miyaku sighed. 'I'd wish the people would quit doin' that. Shit I ain't dead.' "Come in." The door quietly opened to reveal no doctor. It was Hiten.
He was carrying a bouquet of orchids, her favorite, and a non-readable expression. 'Oh my god! What the hell is he doin here? He brought me flowers! Awww.....'
Hiten out the flowers in the empty vase next to her bed and sat down. "I heard about what happened. Are you okay?" If he wasn't so good at keeping a cool face, Miyaku would have sworn he stuttered. 'Too bad. It would have been something to see.'
"Yeah, I'll be okay. Thanks for the flowers, they're my favorite." "Yeah I know." he muttered. Miyaku barely heard it, but with sitting in a silent room for ten hours straight sorta intensives your hearing.
"And how do you know?" Hiten didn't expect her to hear that. 'Me and my big mouth.' He decided that since he had gone this far, he might as well go all the way with the truth. "Because I've been watching you."
Miyaku raised her shapely eyebrow, breaking the eye contact between her and him. "So I have my own personal stocker now?" "That depends. Do I?"
His question was just as daunting, so she dropped it. Admitting her feelings for Hiten wasn't something she was prepared to do. 'Look at Kagome and Inuyasha. They were a train wreck dying to happen...No, just take it slow and play your cards straight.'
Hiten was relieved when she mentally decided to drop the subject. Though he'd never admit it, he wasn't ready to discuss this new "something" they had between them.
"Um, Kagome finally broke it off with your friend." Hiten nodded. "Yes, so I've heard. Kikyou won't shut up about it." "Well, personally I think she made the right choice. Kagome was-" "I came here to get something off my chest." Hiten interrupted.
Miyaku's mind fell into the gutter. She put on an evil grin. "So what'dja have in mind? A little one on one? YOU could play doctor and-" Hiten laughed. The first real reaction she had gotten from him all day. Her sense of humor was one of the things he liked about her. He had to much pride to say the first.
"Damn! And I was just startin to feel better." "We'll play later." Hiten froze. His mental response just verbally came out his mouth. 'DAMMIT!!' Miyaku saw his nervousness and decided to give him and his tortured soul a break. "Cool with me. So what did you want to tell me?"
Hiten sighed. 'He it comes.' "I came to tell you about the night of Kagome's rape." Miyaku opened her mouth to speak, but he held up a hand that said she could talk when he was done.
" The night we were at Kkouga's house, Kagome and him had been very drunk, and very stupid. After their little make out session in front of at least twenty people, they went up stairs. After three am I wrapped the party up, kicking everyone out of my house. Between the hours of one and three, I don't know what happened, but I did hear screams. That's when I told everyone to leave before they heard it too.
Kouga came out of the room with scratches on his neck, all sweaty and dazed. I don't even think he knew he was in his own house. His speech was slurred, and reeked of alcohol. He told me, there's some whore givin it up for free and I should go hit it before the rest of the guys found out. He past out five minutes later.
I went upstairs to find the sheets bloody, and Kagome's face bruised with Kouga's fist prints. I went in, put her clothes on, and took her out the window. If Kouga's mom would have saw, I think she would have shot herself in the condition she's in.
On the way home, Kagome awoke, and I guess realized her body was different, and she was screaming, crying, having a whole nervous break down.....When I pulled up to her house, she thanked me for driving her home. Haven't spoken face to face with her ever since."
Wiping away the tears, she grabbed a tissue sitting by the flowers. "Why didn't you tell someone?!" "She begged me not to. So I promised her I would never tell. I've done a hell of a job too, up until now. When I heard that you were in the hospital.....I'm telling you this because I don't want you to end up like she is now."
His words were touching, and she could see where he was coming from with all this. 'But why wouldn't Kagome tell the band about this?! This certainly wasn't the version I heard.....maybe she was ashamed. I know I would be.'
Then a question struck her in all of this. "Where was Inuyasha?" Hiten didn't like discussing his friend. Knowing the truth was bad enough, but keeping it from someone he knew since the beginning always made him feel guilty. "Once he saw Kouga and Kagome go upstairs, he said 'fuck it.' and went home."
Miyaku nodded. "If I were him, I wouldn't have stayed either." Hiten shrugged. "Wish I'd left with him." She took his hand in hers, giving it a light squeeze. "I'm glad you did."
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Shina watched her brother go back and forth with the phone, pacing in a straight line. He had been doing that for half an hour now, and if this house wasn't so sturdy, she believed he would fall through the floor.
Hearing about Kikyou taking Inuyasha to the dance wasn't something she approved of. What happened between him and Kagome? 'You screwed up, now you're paying for it. Baka brother.' "Why don't you just call her." she offered a little push.
Inuyasha jumped, unaware that someone was watching him. "Why don't you stay the fuck out of it?!" His last inch of sanity snapped. Tired of everyone telling him he fucked up, like he had been dense the entire time!
Shina raised up her hands in retaliation. "I'm just trying to help you out! Inuyasha look at you!! You're losing it. If she broke it off with you, the least you could do is attempt to be her friend. Maybe that's what she needs right now."
He shook his head no. "I can't just be her friend Shina." "Well you damn sure better try, cuz this ain't about what you want!!" She was fuming. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru could be self-absorbed assholes sometimes.
Kagura had called from the virgin islands, crying her heart out that Sesshomaru didn't love her anymore. Of course, Shina knew this not to be true. Sesshomaru truly did love his fiancee, but was too wrapped up in work to tell her that every once in a while. After convincing Kagura that running off was a selfish thing to do, and that Sesshomaru wasn't going to chase her, Kagura finally decided to come back home and attempt to work things out, but only if she promised not to tell her brother about their conversation. Shina agreed not to.
'And now I got to work on problem number 2. Inuyasha. I have to do EVERYTHING myself.' She took the phone away from Inuyasha, despite his threats to throw her into the wall, and made him sit on the bed.
"Now listen. You need to forget about the past, because it's obvious that you can't handle the possibility that Kagome might have actually been raped. And who could blame you? Just let it go. Focus. This is not the brother I have come to know and tolerate. The demon I see before me, is a pathetic love sick dog who can't get what he wants, so he whines and cries, saying 'boo hoo that world isn't fair!' I'm sick of it. Cut the bullshit and call her! She needs FRIENDS Inuyasha, not drama."
Inuyasha was stunned. His little sister had actually grown up faster than he did. He took a look in the mirror and could have thrown up. The person in the mirror was a pathetic spoiled brat acting like a complete ass. 'This isn't going to work.' Deciding to get it together once and for all, he sighed..
"Thanks Shina. I needed that. Really." She shrugged with a smirk, glad the old Inuyasha was back. "No problem mut. One more thing." "What?" "Drop Kikyou. I mean you have more class than that." Inuyasha smiled. First thing on my to-do list."
He hopped off the bed and started for the kitchen, then stopped. "Hey Shina?" "Yeah?" "Call Shippou. Don't hold it against him that his parents chose a life of service. It wasn't his choice. Yall should make the best of the time you have."
Shina rolled her eyes and nodded. Things were definitely back in order.
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Amaya sat in the restaurant, facing the one human being she despised, Naraku had on an easy going smile, to the untrained eye, would be quite charming, but she wasn't fooled. He's nothing but a manipulative asshole, trying to get his way through black mailing.
"So tell me Naraku, why we are here." Nraku's smile widened. "But you know why we're here. Come on Amaya, it's been ten years, not ten decades. You know a little too well why I asked to see you." She sighed. "So what do you want?" "You've asked that question a million times. My answer hasn't changed."
For years, Narku has had this fascination with Amaya that can't be explained in just words. He lusted for her, in more than just the sexual sense. It made her want to die. Just the thought of sitting in front of him while his eyes undressed her was enough to make her shoot herself. Yet there was nothing she could do about it. Hi arrogant smile told her that he had something over her, and would use it to his will.
"Neither has mine. Whatever you're trying to pull, you can shove it up you-" Narku raised a warning eyebrow. "This is a very nice restaurant. Lets keep the conversation the same way." Amaya controlled her rage. "Naraku, I don't have time for games, or you. What ever we had going on ten years ago is finished. Move on."
Naraku dropped the act. He wouldn't tolerate her tone of voice with him-not now, not ever. "Your husband is a brilliant man. Does wonderful work. Be ashamed for him to lose his job because of his drug habit." Amaya tensed. "My husband doesn't do drugs." "By the time I'm done with him, he'll be a full blown addict."
((A/n: Chapter 14 for you all. The next chapter will be the long awaited dance. What's gonna happen?!! No clue. (Lies!) LOL. But I promise to make it one you'll never forget!!! Should there be a lemon in the next chapter?! OF COURSE!! But it's not with who you think! And for all the gutter minds out there, it's not Naraku and Kikyou.....disgraceful!! And when I'm finished with this story, I'll dedicate it to a reviewer as always. My last Inuyasha fiction of the summer will be 'Family Portrait–Diary of a Lost Soul'. ((My other one called Hail Mary, will come out in the fall, when school starts up again.))
I think it's going to my greatest fiction ever written so to all the people who have put me on their favorites, and waiting list, PLEASE read it and tell me what you think. The first two chapters, aren't really where the tale begins, much more of a long prologue. Chapter three is where I think everyone is going to start getting into it if not already hooked. Okay, enough chatter, gotta go finish up some things. Love you guys/girls, and don't forget to R&R! PeaceLazydoll06))