Title: Safe in the Enemys Arms

Author: Queen Serenity

Fandom: Inuyasha

Chapter: Three Ill Protect You Always

That evening, when the sun had just set, Kagome and Inuyasha stopped for the night in a forest, setting up camp within walking distance of a lake. It was just them, because the group had heard two separate rumors of abnormally-powerful demons which had been attacking villages. Miroku and Sango had left for the nearer village, where supposedly a serpent demon was hanging around, and Inuyasha and Kagome had left for the farther one. That way, both jewel shards could be recovered safely. As for Shippo, he had stayed behind to help Kaede, who had thrown a hip out the other day.

Before they laid down, they decided to have supper first. Inuyasha got a fire going quickly, eager for Kagome to get the ramen cooked. As she stirred the cooking noodles, he growled slightly. Cant you make it go any faster!

Kagome answered, seeming subdued, No, not really.

When the ramen had finished cooking, Inuyasha devoured his portion within two minutes, record time for him. Looking over at Kagome, his ears drooped slightly as he saw that she seemed to be just staring off into space, her food sitting forgotten in her lap. Whats the matter, Kagome?

Kagome looked up, startled. Huh?

I asked you whats wrong. All stinkin day, youve been real quiet. I mean, you havent even sat me once! Obviously, something has to be on your mind.

Kagome pursed her lips. She couldnt get that dream off of her mind, for some reason. Maybe it was because of the fact that, other than being outside her body, it had not been that unrealistic. Although she hated to admit it, Kagome knew that Inuyashas heart had belonged to Kikyou first, just as it most likely would belong to her in the end. She shook her head, dispelling the depressing thought. Its nothing, Inuyasha.

His eyes narrowed slightly. Kagome, dont lie to me.

She set her noodles down and wrapped her arms around herself, avoiding Inuyashas gaze. I had a nightmare last night, okay! It was one that really scared me. She waited for the dog hanyou to tell her that this was stupid, or something of that sort, but was surprised when he instead came over to sit by her.

Inus dark brows furrowed as he looked at her. A nightmare? What was it about?

Well Determinedly staring at the ground, Kagome recounted the nightmare to him, but left out the part with Kikyou, filling in the blank by saying that she was unable to find him. Hearing no reaction from Inuyasha, Kagome looked up and gasped when she didnt see him beside her. Before she could look around, though, two red-clothed arms wrapped around her from behind, and Inuyasha pulled Kagome gently against him and leaned back against a tree.

Kagome, you have absolutely nothing to be afraid of. I would never leave you, especially all alone in the middle of the night. Ill always be here to protect you, no matter what. Always.

I know, Inuyasha, Kagome murmured, tired. But I also know that Im your shard detector. Of course you wouldnt want me to get hurt, because then it would be a lot harder to find shards.

Inuyashas shoulders slumped slightly. Youre not just a shard detector to me, Kagome. I actually do care about you. A lot.

You mean it, Inuyasha?

Uh huh Kagome? Inuyashas voice was tentative, as though he was about to breach a subject that he hated thinking of.

Hmm?

When we finish off Naraku and finally complete the Jewel, what are you going to do? Youll have to choose one place to stay, because once the Jewel has been used, itll be gone for good. Youll be stuck on one side of the well, with no way to get back. What time period will you choose?

I dont know. I guess I wont know until its time to choose a lot of things could happen between then and now, you know?

YeahI know. Inuyasha sat there, his arms wrapped loosely around Kagome, contemplating this for a little while. Again, he spoke up. Kagome?

She stirred in his arms, not even opening her closed eyes. Hmm?

I dont want you to be gone forever.

Hearing no answer, Inuyasha looked down at Kagome, and saw that she had fallen asleep. He sighed and settled back against the tree which he leaned against, closing his eyes. His furry ears drooped as he, too, fell asleep.

I know that youre hiding things

Using gentle words to shelter me

Your words were like a dream

But dreams could never fool me

Not that easily

-1000 Words, Final Fantasy X-2, the game

QS: Awww isnt it sweet? I finally found the perfect lyrics, I think. Please, PLEASE people dont snitch on me over me having lyrics in just this one chapter. Please? I dont want to take them out, because I really REALLY love how they fit. If you snitched on me, then this story would be removed and my upload privileges would be revoked for a while. Dont you guys think the lyrics fit so perfect with this?