LS:Hey-o, peoples!
Spit:She's back in action, but band is still a bitch.
Sess:We've noticed that.nuzzles LS
LS:sigh Okey, like I said, this is the 4th chapter, so it's in 3rd person POV.
Sess: I really hope people don't get confuzzled.
Spit:C'mon, you got confuzzled at 1st too.
Sess:So?
LS:Yo, cut the commentary so I can write!
Sess:Fine.
Spit:Grouch.
Kagome sat on the edge of her bed, in a different hotel, on beachfront property, away from the horrific scene. Glancing out the window, she saw a bright, copper-toned sunset on the horizon, reflecting the colors onto the water. She sighed and opened her door to the wide, sweeping balcony, letting a gentle breeze brush through her midnight blue locks.
Hearing a knock on the door, she jumped and turned on her heel, clutching the front of her shirt like she was having a heart attack. Slowly, she went to the door, unlocking it, and opening the door. InuYasha, in his silver-haired, golden- eyed glory, stood in the doorway, concern etched on his flawless features.
Kagome stood back, a small, but discernable smile gracing her smooth, creamy features, letting InuYasha venture in the room. He reached a hand to her face, brushing her cheek lightly. She watched his hand out of the corner of her eye, savoring the touch of skin. He dropped his hand and pulled her into a tight hug. She reached her arm,s around his and returned the embrace.
He let her go, smiling at her. She blushed slightly, before turning her back to him and walking back to the balcony. She leaned on the rail and sighed, letting the breath relax her body. But Kagome knew that her mind would be tense for a long time, until her sub-conscious saw that there was no more danger.
InuYasha walked up behind her, placing a hand on the small of her back. Kagome jumped slightly, but relaxed in his touch. He inwardly smiled, glad that she trusted him. He leaned next to her, savoring her sweet scent.
"What wrong?" he asked gently, letting his breath dance around her ear.
She shook her head, signaling that nothing was wrong. He could tell that she was lying to him, but he caught concern marring her scent as well. He nuzzled her cheek, telling her silently that she could trust him completely. She looked at him, her blue-gray eyes soft, her expression gentle.
"Remembering what a fortune teller back home said,"she said,"She said something about a change, but that's all I remember."
He nodded, remembering something said similar to him by a random woman on the street. At first, all he thought she was doing was babbling, but he now realized that, whatever she had said, was slowly starting to come true.
"I wonder how she died,"said Kagome, out of the blue, "It must've been gruesome, from the image and the stain. I can tell it was murder, but I wonder who, or why."
"Yeah, "InuYasha said, softly," It probably wasn't a walk in the park."
"Hey, guys,"said Sango, popping in," there's a restaurant down on the walk. Wanna come?"
"Sure," said Kagome, looking to InuYasha," Sound good?"
"Yup," he responded.
"Just give me time to get ready. Casual or formal?"
"Uh, I think Miroku said semi-casual,"said Sango.
"As in...dress or skirt?"
"Uh,"Sango hesitated, watching InuYasha leave.
"I say skirt,"said Kyomi, walking in relaxed, dressed in a blue chiffon blouse and a black pencil skirt, Shippo walking transfixed behind her.
"Back to normal, Eh, Kyomi?" said Kagome.
"Yeah, I guess.Wear the short pleated one."
"The midnight and black one with the chains?"
"Yeah. It looks good on you."
"Hey, Kagome,"said Sango, drawing her attention to her suitcase,"Wear the black silk camisole with it."
"Okey, what are you wearing?"
"A little black dress."
Around an hour later, InuYasha, Shippo, and Miroku, dressed in black dress shirts and black jeans, waited patiently for the girls to arrive. InuYasha sat on the reception counter, Miroku stood next to Shippo, who was sitting in a chair nearby. InuYasha's black jeans had chains hanging off of it from just about everywhere and he wore a black ball-cap. Miroku's had studs and spikes lining the bottom and belt loops. Shippo's pants were covered in zippers.
When the boys heard the ding of the elevator, they jumped up, smoothing out their clothes. The first girl to turn the corner was Sango. She had her brown hair in a high ponytail, the ends curled. She wore a black, renaissance dress that ended at her knee. The dress was a thick strap tank-top, but she added gloves that attached at the upper arm and flared out at the bottom, never covering her fingers. She wore black stiletto heels, and a small pearl dewdrop dangled at her neck.
The next girl to appear was Kyomi. She wore a deep red tank top with chains hanging off of random places. Her long, black skirt went to brush her ankles and had lace at the bottom. She wore a pair of black heels, the toe cut off to show well manicured toes. She wore a single dewdrop of a soft blue at her neck.
The last girl to show herself was Kagome. She had her midnight locks loose, but they were curled at the ends, giving her hair a flare. She wore a black silk camisole that tied in the front, the bottom and straps lined with white and ice blue crystals. Her skirt was a midnight and black plaid pleated skirt, chains hanging at her waist. She wore a pair of heeled sandals that strapped around her ankle, a chain hanging off of the outside. A dewdrop of midnight blue hung at her neck.
Miroku and Shippo walked over to their respective girl, draping an arm around their waist. But all InuYasha could do was stare. Kagome walked over to InuYasha and waved a hand teasingly in front of his face. He snapped out of his stupor and swung her around, pulling her into a romantic kiss that made the boys whistle. InuYasha broke away, smiling at a smiling Kagome.
Walking down the street (since none can legally drive), people looked at the three couples like tourists would look at a famous building or plaque. Stares were either obvious or subtle, but none walked by without staring. Most of the people here were not used to the style that they wore so comfortably.
They found the restaurant easily and were seated in no time, and, thanks to Miroku's reservations, they got a seat with a beautiful view of a sparkling ocean at sunset. Inuyasha sat next to Kagome, who sat next to Miroku, who sat next to Sango, who sat next to Shippo, who sat next to Kyomi, who sat next to InuYasha. Get the picture?
The waiter walked over, handed them their menu's, and asked what drink they want. They all told him water and he left. Looking over the menu, They found what they wanted, and when the waiter came back, they gave their orders. The waiter bowed, and handed them their waters.
After dinner, they went for a stroll down the boardwalk, looking in at the shop, sights, and people, mostly people who weren't natives. Kagome saw a hooded, windowed door in a nitch between shops, so she went to go check it out. InuYasha and Kyomi followed her, while Sango, Miroku, and Shippo waited outside. When Kagome opened the door, a small bell rang from somewhere inside the shop.
Out of nowhere, a man popped in front of them. He had a pale, sallow face, long, deep black hair, and black eyes sunken into the sockets. He was tall, and from what InuYasha could tell, not an average weakling. When he spoke, his voice was as dark and as evil sounding as the black of his eyes.
"Welcome to Dark Delights. My name is Naraku and if there's any..thing..."
His eyes caught Kagome. Kagome fidgeted nervously under his intense gaze, and, seeing her nervousness, InuYasha put an arm around her waist. She leaned in to him, but the gaze never left her. When InuYasha coughed, however, Naraku returned to his original motive: customers.
"If you like anything you see, I'll be at the counter."
He walked away, leaving the people to look around. Kagome walked along display cases full of bones, crystals, herbs, seeds, and weapons, small and large. InuYasha went to look at the books, and when Kagome noticed, so did Naraku.
He walked over to her, noticing that she shivered the closer he came. But, to him, that didn't matter. He mumbled words in different languages under his breath, the beginning of a spell, as he walked towards her. But the other girl, the one with maroon hair, came up behind her and walked her over to the Books
Naraku cursed his luck. In the 500 years he had been alive, he had never seen someone so beautiful, so...desirable. He wanted her. And, like that last woman, he would have her. Or else.
LS:Whad'ya think? Good so far?
Sess:A little skimpy on the details, but good.
Spit:
LS:Uh, Spitfire?
Spit:
Sess:Insolent fool has fallen asleep.
LS:WHAT?!