ITS CHRISTMAS BREAK! YAY! HAPPY! I have a bloody nose, but still I write. Do you feel lucky/special? You should. :Nods: Alright, I feel better. If I don't chicken out, the rape'll be in this chapter. But this might be a 'Feudal Era Reflection' Chapter. I dunno. We'll see. ON WITH THE SHOW!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I'm not in French. The world now falls apart.
Inuyasha sat quietly on the branch of the tree, staring out across the horizon. He wasn't really thinking, just… being. This was always how he was when Kagome was gone, and he'd remain like this until she returned. He had gained confidence enough to believe that she would come back, even if it was just to say an eternal goodbye to Sango, Miroku, Shippo, Kaede and Kirara.
Finally, the stubborn half demon forced his mind to the girl of the future. 'She's become my life, yet… I don't know what came over me. This'll require one hell of an apology…' He sighed, figuring out what he'd have to do. After a week, he'd go to get her, and he'd bring her back. Not for him, but for all the others. He knew their distress as well, though his was much worse. Inuyasha sighed, pulling out the small Cresent Moon shaped pendant from his pocket.
"It's her scent that I miss so much." He lied to himself. "She reminds me… of my mother…" He sighed, twirling the pendant in his fingers before letting it catch its last glimmer of sunlight, slipping it back into his pocket.
Kagome had decided to sleep in and miss school the second the alarm clock had went off with a loud 'Beep! Beep! Beep!'. She finished up a few assignments over what would have been her lunch break, and then decided on a walk, even though she felt like she had been hit by a truck.
"Kagome, be safe. I have a bad feeling." The old man sighed, pulling out many thin sheets of paper. "You're developing priestess powers, so you should be able to use these soutras. Use them as last resort, but you may use them if you fall into deep trouble." Gramps smiled, proudly handing his granddaughter the thin sheets.
"Gee… thanks Gramps." Kagome smiled flakey, shoving the soutras into her pocket. She looked over at her mother, who looked uneasy, and walked out the door.
The scents and sounds normally associated with a city greeted Kagome as she stepped outside. The air was slightly musty and thick, though everything was clear and bright. She headed toward the small ally way, hoping the small kitten was there again. The cat had reminded her of Kirara, which reminded her of Sango, who, without Inuyasha's restraint, would have killed Miroku a long time ago. 'Inuyasha.' She thought with a dry sigh, and happily looked down the ally. The air, once again, was clean and crisp, but had a heavy feeling.
A figure shifted quickly in the ally, and Kagome quickly decided she shouldn't have started into the dark passage, but she had. A breeze flew past her neck, giving her the chills. A terrible feeling took over her body as she looked around shyly, walking slight quicker towards the end of the ally, which led into a main street of Tokyo with rushing cars. 'Just have to get to the street!' Kagome thought, as she started running, but she collided with something warm and soft.
Kagome shrieked in surprise, then looked up to see an unfamiliar face, which caused a flat out scream of fear. The man who looked to be about 6'4, placed a hand over Kagome's mouth to hush her, not wanting to attract police or other innocent citizens. He looked down and studied her, from head to toe.
"Well well well, you're a pretty little one, now aren't you?" He smirked, his green eyes glimmered in a small stream of light in the ally. His hair was to his shoulders but pulled up in a pony tail, one like Miroku had, but much longer. His skin was pale, and Kagome swore she saw fangs in his mouth, but with a second look, they were normal. "'Gonna answer me, pretty one?" He asked, a voice that seemed a mix between the charm of Koga's voice, and the deep, cold, heartless tone of Naraku.
"W-what do you think you're doing?" Kagome gasped out, trying to struggle from his grasp, but it just tightened over her wrists.
The man only smiled widely, letting Kagome capture a sure glimpse of fangs. The man took a handkerchief from his pocket and pressed the slightly damp cloth over Kagome's mouth, finally allowing her to scream…
A few moments later, Kagome lay in the back of a car, the same man that had drugged her was laying on top of her, pounding himself into Kagome. He was having his fun, alright, but it was horror to Kagome. She tried to move, but the drugs had been more powerful than the girl could have ever expected. Kagome was having trouble breathing, she was so paralyzed. This was all so unfair, this completely random man was stealing everything she had worked to protect in innocent minutes while Kagome was left helpless.
The man's sweaty body lifted over Kagome, and thrusted once again into her, but this time, Kagome felt the pain. If she could have moved, she would have shrieked in pain, but all that escaped with a low toned groan. 'Inuyasha, save me.' Was the only thing she could think, but she knew that wouldn't happen. Inuyasha was in the Feudal Era right now, probably whining about not having her there, whining over having lost his Shard Detector for a few days. If only she had gone back to the Feudal Era… she wouldn't be enduring such a painfully mortifying experience.
But did Inuyasha even care? Of course he enjoyed having her around, she and anyone, and everyone, else saw that, but he had struck her. Her trust barely existed in Inuyasha even more, but it was there. She wanted to be able to get away from this all to go even stand near Inuyasha. She would feel better near him. He would most defiantly protect her from the hell she was going through if he had any idea…or would he?
All of this thinking was making Kagome feel useless. She was useless, and dirty. No one cared for her, and that was why she was being so painfully violated at this very second. She wanted to cry out, but all she could do was groan and moan in pain. The man squeezed her breasts forcefully, as she finally noticed the restraints that were slicing into her pale and delicate skin. Nothing was right at all, how could no one else see that?
Finally, after the man had had his sick and twisted fun, he shoved Kagome out of the side of the car, throwing her clothes at her before speeding off. Kagome lay there, naked, and in immense pain. Kagome wanted to cry, but wouldn't. She'd go home, and get her things. Then, she'd go to the Feudal Era.
Inuyasha sighed, walking back to Kaede's hut. He felt terrible, this small burning sensation in the pit of his stomach would not go away. His first thought had been 'Something's wrong with Kagome!', but he knew that he wouldn't be able to have that strong a bond with her.
"S'probably just some stomach bug." He told himself, though he felt very unsure. The half demon peaked his head into the hut slowly, then walked in and collapsed on the small bedroll.
"Sango, I'm sick." He whined, and the demon slayer laughed whole heartedly.
"Since when does the great Inuyasha get sick?" She choked out through her laughs, but Inuyasha was serious.
"He just misses Kagome." Shippo coaxed, feeling lucky that Inuyasha wasn't in the mood to chase him. All he received was an angry scowl and a growl from Inuyasha. "…Maybe not. He would have tried to kill me by now if he weren't sick…" Shippo started, and Kaede laughed, entering the hut with a basket full of herbs.
"Damn it, I'm sick, now give me medicine or be quiet so I can lay down!" Inuyasha shouted, walking towards the small futon without noticing the entrance of Kaede.
"Here, Inuyasha, ye may have something that is going around the village. Ye must boil these, then drink the waters that ye boiled them in. I'll be off to help others that have fallen sick." Kaede said, smiling and handing Inuyasha what looked like a turnip, then walked back out of the hut. Sango and Shippo both fell victim to terrible laughing fits as Inuyasha examined the turnip like object.
"Sango, what is this thing?" He asked, looking at the red faced demon slayer, who finally settled herself down enough to speak.
"You want me to do that for you?" She asked, smirking evilly. The half demon simply nodded and coughed, handing her the herb.
A few moments, Sango had poured the warm water into a small cup, handing it to Inuyasha, who thankfully drank the liquid with a smug grin on his face.
"This stuff isn't so bad…" Inuyasha said, but his eyes widened as a battered Kagome appeared in the door frame, tears in her eyes, and the claw marks that Inuyasha had once inflicted were now bleeding again, and the strong scent of Kagome's innocent blood flooded him finally. She smelt.. afraid? Inuyasha was now afraid for her. I..I can never smell emotions unless they're terribly strong..what the hell is going on with Kagome? The hanyou thought quickly, before leaping up.
"KAGOME?" He asked, as the girl just stared in an odd, thankful fear. She was with the people that would protect her, people that she could trust. 'I'm home.' She thought, and at that, she fell to the floor, unconscious.
"KAGOME!" Inuyasha shouted, dropping the wooden cup, causing its contents to spill all over the floor as he dove to the girl's side. "Kagome, what's happened to you?" He asked, staring down upon her.
Wow… that was short. TALK ABOUT A CLIFFY! But you all know what happened to her… but still. Oke doke. This is a late Christmas Present. I'm very sorry that this chapter took so long. I'm going to start working on the next one Immediately. Thanks the… two reviews. Until we meet again, GOOD BYE!