Chapter 3: Rescue and Freedom
Everyone stared at him in shock. Miroku was the first to speak. "Hey, Inuyasha...you look GOOD...what happened? You had locked yourself in your room..."
"I can feel her mind." He said evenly. "She called out to me two nights ago, it snapped me out of my depression. Since then, I've been trying to pinpoint her location. I think I've found her, but we're not going to be able to find her by scent."
Sesshoumaru looked at him calmly, standing up.
Sango and Shippou jumped to their feet. "Where on earth did you get that armor?!" They both asked.
Inuyasha smirked at his brother. "You were right, it's a perfect fit." He said, giving a grin. "You're not too bad, for a pansy."
"You're not too bad for a half-breed youself, brother." Sesshoumaru gave a tiny smirk, as he walked towards the door. "Jaken. Assemble the army. It looks like we're going to ambush the enemy."
They set out, Sango and Miroku on Kirara's back, Shippou clinging to Inuyasha's hair, and Inuyasha just in front of his brother. They sprinted along the ground, heading in the direction Inuyasha's feeling took them.
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Kagome's eyes had been excited since noon that morning. She held the front of her yukata tightly, and paced the room, seemingly anxious. When her guard spoke, she jumped in surprise.
"They come?"
She turned towards him, shocked. "Don't tell...please..."
"Jirai-sama is my master...I must tell him." He said, standing.
She ran towards him, her hands balling into his shirt. "Please, if you do, tell them they just started out. Give him the illusion of safety...onegai." She begged, her eyes frightened. "The man I love more than life is one of them...If he died..." She bit her lip. "Onegai..."
The man paused, then nodded. "Hai, Kagome-sama..." He turned, leaving her.
Less than ten minutes later, Jirai entered her prison, grabbing her arm and dragging her out. "It would appear your love comes for you. I guess we'll have to hide you better." He tossed her to the quiet guard. "Take her to the depths of the prison. The smell of death should cover her scent, and the disruptions should interrupt the signals from the mark."
The quiet man nodded obediantely and led her away. She followed him in silence, and was surprised when he entered the cell along with her. She looked at him in confusion and saw there was betrayal in his eyes.
"Once the battle starts, I shall see what I can do to get you out of here and to that man."
She smiled gently. "What is your name?"
"Gojai..." He said softly. "I'm merely a lackey, but I'm tired of being used by him. I have wanted my freedom for so long...would you and your Knight let me have that?"
Kagome's eyes softened. "We'll set you free, Gojai-kun..."
He smiled, pained, yet relieved. "Arigatou..."
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Inuyasha saw the partially destroyed castle as they crested a hill. He glared down at it, his face hard. There were demon's all over the grounds, and many of them held piercing weapons, and other things. He glared down amongst them, seeking out the demon which had orchestrated Kagome's kidnapping.
"Do we go know, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
"Iie." He said evenly. "Let them notice us. We don't want to charge in not knowing where Kagome is. He closed his eyes, feeling around mentally. To his dismay he couldn't find her. Her smell wasn't there and he couldn't even feel her mark. His eyes narrowed. "She's not on the battle feild...I think I'm going to start this fight myself..." He pulled out his sword, glaring at the demons which were beginning to notice them and let out battle cries. "KAZE NO KIZU!" He shouted, swinging the sword at them and quickly annialating their front line.
Sesshoumaru held up his sword, bringing it down in signal to charge.
In this grouping of soldiers, there weren't just low-level demons. Among the group was Kouga and the wolf-tribe, as well as many miko's and other villagers-family of those killed from their raids. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had planned this carefully.
It had trippled the size of their army.
All these people, demons, and friends carreened down the hill, towards the oncoming army, and they collided in a clash of steal, blood, and sweat.
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Gojai tilted his head to the side, then extended his hand to Kagome. "It is time to go." He said softly.
Kagome set her hand in his, nodding. "Hn." She agreed, being led from her prison and up the stairs.
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Jirai growled as his army was beaten back. He never noticed the small troup of a girl, priest, hanyou, child, and demon coming towards him from behind. Until, of course, he heard the sound of a sword leaving it's sheath and was wise enough to jump back. Inuyasha held Tetsusaiga out like a warning. "Guys, go help those fighting out there. I'll deal with this one myself..." He said evenly.
"Oh, but if you kill me, you'll never find your mate..." He said, smiling coldly. "This Jirai is too valuable to you right now..."
Inuyasha began to lower the sword, glaring at him. "Where is she!?"
"Give me your kingdom, you can have the girl."
Fury gripped the hanyou and he fought to control his temper. "Look, I don't bargain. I never wanted to be involved in this in the first place. You involved me. If you don't give me my mate, I swear upon all that's holy, I will kill you here and now, and tear your castle apart, and I WILL find her."
The door to the castle opened and Gojai exited, and just behind him, Kagome exited, her eyes squinting to adjust to the bright light.
"KAGOME!" Inuyasha whispered, his eyes wide.
Her eyes widened at the sound of his voice and her face lit up. Her eyes became accustomed and she focussed on him, her eyes growing warm and happy. "Inuyasha..." She whispered back, tears welling up. She took in the sight of him thirstily, then ran to him, throwing her arms around his shoulders. "Inuyasha!"
Jirai glared towards Gojai and pulled his sword out. "I'll deal with you later, slave. First I have a bitch to deal with!" He lunged towards Kagome, sword drawn.
Inuyasha brought Tetsusaiga up, blocking the downward blow. "Kagome," he said softly. "Go stand over there. I promise...this wont take long." He noticed the entire battle had been aimed towards attacking him and he grinned. It had been awhile since he'd had the change to test Tetsusaiga's ougi. Perhaps now would be the perfect time.
As Jirai and his army lunged for Inuyasha, away from the villagers, and the innocents, Inuyasha lunged towards them, concentrating on finding the suspicious spot in the mass of youki. Individually, these demons wouldn't have been worth the worry, wouldn't have even grabbed the eye of the hanyou. Yet, now they provided him with opportunity to see if his first time using the Bakuryuha was a fluke, or he had surpassed the theory.
Inuyasha watched as the youki merged with Jirai and the demon transformed into a giant serpent. It opened it's mouth, lunging for Inuyasha, only to find it's youki being knocked back at it. It didn't even feel the first few hits. Yet, as they continued, a terrified, animal-like shriek escaped his mouth, and echoed into the sky.
Inuyasha lowered his sword, staring at the remains as they began to discintegrate. He felt gentle arms go around him and turned towards his mate, putting his arms around her as well. Without a word, he lowered his lips to hers, kissing her passionately. "My mate..." He whispered against her lips. "Mine..."
"I knew you'd come for me..." She whispered, smiling up at him. She turned towards Gojai to see him wearing a simple smile, not sad, but actually happy. "Gojai-kun...meet Inuyasha. Inuyasha, this is Gojai-kun, he was one of my guards."
Inuyasha looked at him, noting the quiet manner and soft smile. He didn't look like Jirai's other soldiers. "How did you get mixed up with that creep?"
"He was...he was my brother." He said, smiling. "Thank you...for freeing me, Kagome-sama...Inuyasha-sama...and to your army, my lord."
They all stared at him, confused and in awe.
"Well..." Sango said, cocking her hip and resting her fist on it. "What d'ya know..."
Kagome clung to Inuyasha for a moment, then remembered that she hadn't bathed in three days, not since her first night at Inuyasha's home. She eeped, remembering also she hadn't eaten as her tummy rumbled rather loudly. She blushed as Inuyasha gave her an indulgent smile.
"Okay, I think it's time we got outta here." Inuyasha said, grinning. He leaned down, whispering something in Kagome's ear that made her blush just a bit darker.
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When they returned, Inuyasha had some food sent to their room and he coaxed Kagome into the bath. "Okay, princess..." He teased gently, smiling. "Have your bath. I'll call you when your food get's here."
She blushed, looking down. "Could you get me some water?"
He nuzzled her face. "Yes..." He replied, wishing he could say something more personal, even romantic, but that wasn't how he'd raised himself. Being romantic was being soft.
He left, letting her get her bath, and her privacy at the same time. As he left the room, he found Sesshoumaru approaching him. "What?" He asked, getting suddenly defensive at the irritation barely showing on his brother's face.
"Where is your mate?" He asked evenly.
Inuyasha glared at the full-demon. "She's getting her bath..."
"Then why aren't you getting one with her?"
That caused Inuyasha to blush to the roots of his hair. "Wh-what...?!"
Sesshoumaru put his hand to his face. "It would appear you have yet to learn the ettiquette of a Demon Lord." He said, loking towards his brother.
The hanyou spun on his heal, heading to get Kagome's water and trying to conceal his blush. "Kagome needs privacy sometimes." He said shortly, then disappeared into the kitchen. He got her the water himself, then headed back to his room. When he got there, Sesshoumaru was shaking his head. "What...?" Inuyasha growled.
Sesshoumaru just shook his head again. "Come to my office tomorrow morning, after you and your woman have had a good nights sleep." He said, then walked past.
Miroku and Sango leaned out, watching this. Sango was hiding her giggles behind her hand. "Inuyasha, you don't have a clue about how a demon lord acts, do you?" She asked, smiling from ear to ear.
He turned to glare at her. "I wasn't raised as one, and I haven no desire to be one." He snarled, then disappeared into his and Kagome's room. He went to the bath, finding her sleeping peacefully in it. It was obvious she hadn't bathed yet, since her hair was dry and the soap was on the floor. He went towards her and woke her with a kiss. "Kagome...drink your water..."
She hmmed, and didn't object to him coddlingly lifting the cup to her lips, in fact, it touched her deeply that he was so concerned for her. "Thank you..." She murmered, smiling at him, sleepily.
He noticed she looked so happy there in the warm water, he couldn't ask her to get out. But she wasn't trying to wash either, she was just soaking. With a reserved sigh, he shrugged out of his haori and gi, setting them across a chair. He picked up the soap and reached under the water, washing her back carefully.
Kagome was wide awake when she realized he was washing her. A dark blush swept across her face, and she looked back towards him in surprise.
He met her gaze and smiled gently. "Relax, Kagome..." He whispered, then leaned forward, nuzzling the nape of her neck. He felt her lean back and continued to bathe her carefully. He heard the outter door open and a soft, male voice call out.
"Inuyasha-sama, Kagome-sama...I have brought your dinner."
Inuyasha responded. "We'll be out in a minute." He called, and this caused Kagome's blush to darken even more.
"I-Inuyasha..." She whispered. "We don't want to give them the wrong idea..." She said, flushed and embarassed. She turned towards him and saw a smile on his face and looked away quickly, covering her breasts.
He shook his head, smiling. "Finish up and join me, ne?" He asked, then left her to finish her bath.
Kagome closed her eyes and dunked under the water. When she came up, her face was pink because of the water, rather than her blush.
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When she came out, Inuyasha noticed she had her towel wrapped around her, rather than the yukata she'd went in wearing. He noticed her expression was mildly embarassed and he smiled, going and getting the one she'd worn her first night here. Without a word, he went to her, wrapping it around her. "There's no need to be embarassed..." He said softly.
She looked up at him, and the previous three days caught up with her. The attempted rape, the pain of being used as a hostage, the need to be with her Inuyasha. She let out a soft sob, thowing her arms around him and embracing him tightly. She felt his arms go around her and buried her face into his shoulder. She hadn't cried sooner because she needed to keep the illusion of strength that her friends had of her, but the tenderness in Inuyasha's eyes, the warmth in his gesture brought all she'd gone through since coming here swimming to the surface.
He held her, gently stroaking her back. "It's okay, Kagome, you're safe now. I'm here..." He gently put the yukata around her, then carried her to the futon, where he sat her, then went to retrieve the food that sat on a small table. He sat on the bed beside her and put an arm around her, eating in silence with the other one.
She took comfort in the strength he offered her, beginning to eat as well, and to both of their surprises, she ate almost twice as much as he had. After they had cleared the tray, he set it outside the door, and moved back in, beside her.
"Daijoubu?" He asked softly. "Are you feeling better now?"
She nodded, smiling up at him. "You took me by surprise today." She said softly. "When you found me. You came, decked out like a knight in shining armor." She smiled again, playing with the sleeves of her yukata.
He tilted her face up, losing himself in her eyes. Without a word, he leaned down, kissing her gently, then pulled back, going and sitting against the wall once again.
Kagome watched him and knew he was protecting her again. She smiled, shaking her head and lay against the futon, falling asleep.
Author's Notes: Oi! It's not over yet! I still have some fun stuff to make Inuyasha go through. That's right! You know 'my fair lady'? Something like that. ::Wicked grin:: Next chapter, Inuyasha get's lessons in being a demon lord. Whether he likes it or not!
Everyone stared at him in shock. Miroku was the first to speak. "Hey, Inuyasha...you look GOOD...what happened? You had locked yourself in your room..."
"I can feel her mind." He said evenly. "She called out to me two nights ago, it snapped me out of my depression. Since then, I've been trying to pinpoint her location. I think I've found her, but we're not going to be able to find her by scent."
Sesshoumaru looked at him calmly, standing up.
Sango and Shippou jumped to their feet. "Where on earth did you get that armor?!" They both asked.
Inuyasha smirked at his brother. "You were right, it's a perfect fit." He said, giving a grin. "You're not too bad, for a pansy."
"You're not too bad for a half-breed youself, brother." Sesshoumaru gave a tiny smirk, as he walked towards the door. "Jaken. Assemble the army. It looks like we're going to ambush the enemy."
They set out, Sango and Miroku on Kirara's back, Shippou clinging to Inuyasha's hair, and Inuyasha just in front of his brother. They sprinted along the ground, heading in the direction Inuyasha's feeling took them.
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Kagome's eyes had been excited since noon that morning. She held the front of her yukata tightly, and paced the room, seemingly anxious. When her guard spoke, she jumped in surprise.
"They come?"
She turned towards him, shocked. "Don't tell...please..."
"Jirai-sama is my master...I must tell him." He said, standing.
She ran towards him, her hands balling into his shirt. "Please, if you do, tell them they just started out. Give him the illusion of safety...onegai." She begged, her eyes frightened. "The man I love more than life is one of them...If he died..." She bit her lip. "Onegai..."
The man paused, then nodded. "Hai, Kagome-sama..." He turned, leaving her.
Less than ten minutes later, Jirai entered her prison, grabbing her arm and dragging her out. "It would appear your love comes for you. I guess we'll have to hide you better." He tossed her to the quiet guard. "Take her to the depths of the prison. The smell of death should cover her scent, and the disruptions should interrupt the signals from the mark."
The quiet man nodded obediantely and led her away. She followed him in silence, and was surprised when he entered the cell along with her. She looked at him in confusion and saw there was betrayal in his eyes.
"Once the battle starts, I shall see what I can do to get you out of here and to that man."
She smiled gently. "What is your name?"
"Gojai..." He said softly. "I'm merely a lackey, but I'm tired of being used by him. I have wanted my freedom for so long...would you and your Knight let me have that?"
Kagome's eyes softened. "We'll set you free, Gojai-kun..."
He smiled, pained, yet relieved. "Arigatou..."
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Inuyasha saw the partially destroyed castle as they crested a hill. He glared down at it, his face hard. There were demon's all over the grounds, and many of them held piercing weapons, and other things. He glared down amongst them, seeking out the demon which had orchestrated Kagome's kidnapping.
"Do we go know, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
"Iie." He said evenly. "Let them notice us. We don't want to charge in not knowing where Kagome is. He closed his eyes, feeling around mentally. To his dismay he couldn't find her. Her smell wasn't there and he couldn't even feel her mark. His eyes narrowed. "She's not on the battle feild...I think I'm going to start this fight myself..." He pulled out his sword, glaring at the demons which were beginning to notice them and let out battle cries. "KAZE NO KIZU!" He shouted, swinging the sword at them and quickly annialating their front line.
Sesshoumaru held up his sword, bringing it down in signal to charge.
In this grouping of soldiers, there weren't just low-level demons. Among the group was Kouga and the wolf-tribe, as well as many miko's and other villagers-family of those killed from their raids. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had planned this carefully.
It had trippled the size of their army.
All these people, demons, and friends carreened down the hill, towards the oncoming army, and they collided in a clash of steal, blood, and sweat.
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Gojai tilted his head to the side, then extended his hand to Kagome. "It is time to go." He said softly.
Kagome set her hand in his, nodding. "Hn." She agreed, being led from her prison and up the stairs.
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Jirai growled as his army was beaten back. He never noticed the small troup of a girl, priest, hanyou, child, and demon coming towards him from behind. Until, of course, he heard the sound of a sword leaving it's sheath and was wise enough to jump back. Inuyasha held Tetsusaiga out like a warning. "Guys, go help those fighting out there. I'll deal with this one myself..." He said evenly.
"Oh, but if you kill me, you'll never find your mate..." He said, smiling coldly. "This Jirai is too valuable to you right now..."
Inuyasha began to lower the sword, glaring at him. "Where is she!?"
"Give me your kingdom, you can have the girl."
Fury gripped the hanyou and he fought to control his temper. "Look, I don't bargain. I never wanted to be involved in this in the first place. You involved me. If you don't give me my mate, I swear upon all that's holy, I will kill you here and now, and tear your castle apart, and I WILL find her."
The door to the castle opened and Gojai exited, and just behind him, Kagome exited, her eyes squinting to adjust to the bright light.
"KAGOME!" Inuyasha whispered, his eyes wide.
Her eyes widened at the sound of his voice and her face lit up. Her eyes became accustomed and she focussed on him, her eyes growing warm and happy. "Inuyasha..." She whispered back, tears welling up. She took in the sight of him thirstily, then ran to him, throwing her arms around his shoulders. "Inuyasha!"
Jirai glared towards Gojai and pulled his sword out. "I'll deal with you later, slave. First I have a bitch to deal with!" He lunged towards Kagome, sword drawn.
Inuyasha brought Tetsusaiga up, blocking the downward blow. "Kagome," he said softly. "Go stand over there. I promise...this wont take long." He noticed the entire battle had been aimed towards attacking him and he grinned. It had been awhile since he'd had the change to test Tetsusaiga's ougi. Perhaps now would be the perfect time.
As Jirai and his army lunged for Inuyasha, away from the villagers, and the innocents, Inuyasha lunged towards them, concentrating on finding the suspicious spot in the mass of youki. Individually, these demons wouldn't have been worth the worry, wouldn't have even grabbed the eye of the hanyou. Yet, now they provided him with opportunity to see if his first time using the Bakuryuha was a fluke, or he had surpassed the theory.
Inuyasha watched as the youki merged with Jirai and the demon transformed into a giant serpent. It opened it's mouth, lunging for Inuyasha, only to find it's youki being knocked back at it. It didn't even feel the first few hits. Yet, as they continued, a terrified, animal-like shriek escaped his mouth, and echoed into the sky.
Inuyasha lowered his sword, staring at the remains as they began to discintegrate. He felt gentle arms go around him and turned towards his mate, putting his arms around her as well. Without a word, he lowered his lips to hers, kissing her passionately. "My mate..." He whispered against her lips. "Mine..."
"I knew you'd come for me..." She whispered, smiling up at him. She turned towards Gojai to see him wearing a simple smile, not sad, but actually happy. "Gojai-kun...meet Inuyasha. Inuyasha, this is Gojai-kun, he was one of my guards."
Inuyasha looked at him, noting the quiet manner and soft smile. He didn't look like Jirai's other soldiers. "How did you get mixed up with that creep?"
"He was...he was my brother." He said, smiling. "Thank you...for freeing me, Kagome-sama...Inuyasha-sama...and to your army, my lord."
They all stared at him, confused and in awe.
"Well..." Sango said, cocking her hip and resting her fist on it. "What d'ya know..."
Kagome clung to Inuyasha for a moment, then remembered that she hadn't bathed in three days, not since her first night at Inuyasha's home. She eeped, remembering also she hadn't eaten as her tummy rumbled rather loudly. She blushed as Inuyasha gave her an indulgent smile.
"Okay, I think it's time we got outta here." Inuyasha said, grinning. He leaned down, whispering something in Kagome's ear that made her blush just a bit darker.
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When they returned, Inuyasha had some food sent to their room and he coaxed Kagome into the bath. "Okay, princess..." He teased gently, smiling. "Have your bath. I'll call you when your food get's here."
She blushed, looking down. "Could you get me some water?"
He nuzzled her face. "Yes..." He replied, wishing he could say something more personal, even romantic, but that wasn't how he'd raised himself. Being romantic was being soft.
He left, letting her get her bath, and her privacy at the same time. As he left the room, he found Sesshoumaru approaching him. "What?" He asked, getting suddenly defensive at the irritation barely showing on his brother's face.
"Where is your mate?" He asked evenly.
Inuyasha glared at the full-demon. "She's getting her bath..."
"Then why aren't you getting one with her?"
That caused Inuyasha to blush to the roots of his hair. "Wh-what...?!"
Sesshoumaru put his hand to his face. "It would appear you have yet to learn the ettiquette of a Demon Lord." He said, loking towards his brother.
The hanyou spun on his heal, heading to get Kagome's water and trying to conceal his blush. "Kagome needs privacy sometimes." He said shortly, then disappeared into the kitchen. He got her the water himself, then headed back to his room. When he got there, Sesshoumaru was shaking his head. "What...?" Inuyasha growled.
Sesshoumaru just shook his head again. "Come to my office tomorrow morning, after you and your woman have had a good nights sleep." He said, then walked past.
Miroku and Sango leaned out, watching this. Sango was hiding her giggles behind her hand. "Inuyasha, you don't have a clue about how a demon lord acts, do you?" She asked, smiling from ear to ear.
He turned to glare at her. "I wasn't raised as one, and I haven no desire to be one." He snarled, then disappeared into his and Kagome's room. He went to the bath, finding her sleeping peacefully in it. It was obvious she hadn't bathed yet, since her hair was dry and the soap was on the floor. He went towards her and woke her with a kiss. "Kagome...drink your water..."
She hmmed, and didn't object to him coddlingly lifting the cup to her lips, in fact, it touched her deeply that he was so concerned for her. "Thank you..." She murmered, smiling at him, sleepily.
He noticed she looked so happy there in the warm water, he couldn't ask her to get out. But she wasn't trying to wash either, she was just soaking. With a reserved sigh, he shrugged out of his haori and gi, setting them across a chair. He picked up the soap and reached under the water, washing her back carefully.
Kagome was wide awake when she realized he was washing her. A dark blush swept across her face, and she looked back towards him in surprise.
He met her gaze and smiled gently. "Relax, Kagome..." He whispered, then leaned forward, nuzzling the nape of her neck. He felt her lean back and continued to bathe her carefully. He heard the outter door open and a soft, male voice call out.
"Inuyasha-sama, Kagome-sama...I have brought your dinner."
Inuyasha responded. "We'll be out in a minute." He called, and this caused Kagome's blush to darken even more.
"I-Inuyasha..." She whispered. "We don't want to give them the wrong idea..." She said, flushed and embarassed. She turned towards him and saw a smile on his face and looked away quickly, covering her breasts.
He shook his head, smiling. "Finish up and join me, ne?" He asked, then left her to finish her bath.
Kagome closed her eyes and dunked under the water. When she came up, her face was pink because of the water, rather than her blush.
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When she came out, Inuyasha noticed she had her towel wrapped around her, rather than the yukata she'd went in wearing. He noticed her expression was mildly embarassed and he smiled, going and getting the one she'd worn her first night here. Without a word, he went to her, wrapping it around her. "There's no need to be embarassed..." He said softly.
She looked up at him, and the previous three days caught up with her. The attempted rape, the pain of being used as a hostage, the need to be with her Inuyasha. She let out a soft sob, thowing her arms around him and embracing him tightly. She felt his arms go around her and buried her face into his shoulder. She hadn't cried sooner because she needed to keep the illusion of strength that her friends had of her, but the tenderness in Inuyasha's eyes, the warmth in his gesture brought all she'd gone through since coming here swimming to the surface.
He held her, gently stroaking her back. "It's okay, Kagome, you're safe now. I'm here..." He gently put the yukata around her, then carried her to the futon, where he sat her, then went to retrieve the food that sat on a small table. He sat on the bed beside her and put an arm around her, eating in silence with the other one.
She took comfort in the strength he offered her, beginning to eat as well, and to both of their surprises, she ate almost twice as much as he had. After they had cleared the tray, he set it outside the door, and moved back in, beside her.
"Daijoubu?" He asked softly. "Are you feeling better now?"
She nodded, smiling up at him. "You took me by surprise today." She said softly. "When you found me. You came, decked out like a knight in shining armor." She smiled again, playing with the sleeves of her yukata.
He tilted her face up, losing himself in her eyes. Without a word, he leaned down, kissing her gently, then pulled back, going and sitting against the wall once again.
Kagome watched him and knew he was protecting her again. She smiled, shaking her head and lay against the futon, falling asleep.
Author's Notes: Oi! It's not over yet! I still have some fun stuff to make Inuyasha go through. That's right! You know 'my fair lady'? Something like that. ::Wicked grin:: Next chapter, Inuyasha get's lessons in being a demon lord. Whether he likes it or not!