Ameagari: After the Rain
Chapter Two: Cathing Up
Disclaimer: We no own Inuyasha and italics are thoughts and flashbacks.
Yawning from his usual afternoon nap, Jakotsu reached out for the phone when it started ringing. He growled in anger when he answered, "Hello Shichinintai Jakotsu speaking."
"It's Kagome, Jako." Kagome replied from the opposite end. "I have to ask a favor from you, Jak."
Jakotsu knew Kagome from fifth grade and knew when she wants a favor, it's sometimes best to ask what he was getting returned since he was woken up so rudely. "What's the favor, Kag?"
"Well, my car broke down... it might have been the transmittion, but I need a ride home... can you pick me up, Jako?"
"Where are you and why do I hear Hakudoushi crying?"
He notice the long sigh when she answered quietly, "I'm at the Kakera Cafe and Haku-chan is still upset since Naraku made an appearence earlier."
An awkard guilt silence cloaked the two while Jakotsu was once again, remembered how he found the broken girl when she was rapped same with Renkotsu, Suikotsu and Bankotsu. He was guility since that day was his darling Musuo's birthday. "I'll be there in minute." He hanged up the phone and started getting dressed while he thought, This will be first time I've seen Clef in eight years...
Kagome looked at the phone in her hand and placed it back on it's reciever. She looked at Clef and stated, "Jakotsu will be here to pick me up."
Clef's eyes shone with worry, but nodded at her friend. "Alright..." Jakotsu was one of Clef and Inuyasha's childhood friends since he was mostly protective of her and clingy whenever she was in her demon humaniod form with her tail, thinking it was boa.
Sesshomaru noticed the tension and decided to break the silence before it could even have the chance to form again. "So Kagome, Clef tells me... you're a teacher at Shikon elementary, are you not?"
Kagome nodded as she felt Rin hugging her leg as she answered, "Yes, I teach second graders and I have Rin, Akago, Hakudoushi, Shippou and Kanna in my class while Miroku teaches physical education at the school." She pointed towards Miroku when she mentioned his name.
Sesshomaru nodded his head in keen interest while he asked, "How is Rin in her classes?"
"She is very energetic and bouncy even though she mostly tackles Akago whenever she sees him alone and also she is one of my prized students." Kagome flashed Rin a smile while Rin gave her one of her toothy grins.
Kagome and Sesshomaru were wrapped in conversation for two hours while Miroku was talking with Clef and the children were playing around until they heard the door and looked at Jakotsu with Musuo being with him. Sesshomaru glared at Musou like he was going to kill him instead of Naraku. Jakotsu notice the building up tension and hugs Sesshomaru tightly.
"Oh Sesshomaru, it's been so long." Jakotsu whinned playfully while he was still hugging Sesshomaru. "You never called me or even write me letters, I feel so hurt."
Clef, Kagome and Miroku laughed while Sesshomaru was trying to get out of Jakotsu's grasp until Musou helped him with Jakotsu. The couple then glance at the two females and sighed to themselves. Musou's dark brown eyes then traveled to his two nephews and niece while his eyes lowered in anger for his older brother.
"Got damnit Naraku! What the fuck is wrong with you!" yelled Musuo at his smirking older brother. "She didn't need to suffer like that because of her family, you damn bastard! Besides you can go to jail for rapping a minor!" Musou was pissed when he found out about what his brother did to Sesshomaru's little sister.
"I wanted her and I always get what I want." Narkau pridefully proclaimed while his crimson eyes danced in amusement.
"Even though, you will probably never see her or your children ever. Sesshomaru will make you suffer for hurting what is his, be it his family or his own lover."
He remembered three days after that conversation, Naraku was locked up in jail only to be let out only four years later. During that time period, Musou continued to date Jakotsu while trying to strengthen the relationship he had with Kanna and make a relationship between Hakudoushi and Akago, who didn't trust any other man around their mother besides her family, Miroku and Bankotsu, Jakotsu's older brother.
Kagome hugged Jakotsu and greeted the new comers, "Hi Jak... hi Musuo." Miroku waved while Kanna hugged Musou's leg. Clef looked at Jakotsu and notice that he was avoiding her gaze. She walked up to Jakotsu and whispered in his ear, "It wasn't your fault, Jak. It was never your fault." She knew that he felt guility, but he needed to know that he wasn't the one who caused it.
Jakotsu hugged Clef and smiled contently while the others were discussing about the high school years, well... Musuo, Miroku and Kagome were as Sesshomaru just listened attentively. They continued to talk about the good old times as the rain continued to fall on the ground outside.