Suki
Chapter 17
Loose Ends and Tight Places
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of that crap and to my fans I'm sorry for the "vacation" so now that the disclaimer and apology are out of the way time to read the final installment of Suki.
Inuyasha lay awake in Kagome's bed he didn't move, he only listened to the conversation in the other room. "He's been sleeping there for three days, Kagome," Sango said, "It's time we do something." "She's right," Miroku replied, "If we don't get a lawyer or something…" "Shut up!" Kagome yelled, "If you knew what he just went through...there are more important things right now. Let him rest." "But, Kagome…" Miroku replied. "No!" Kagome yelled, "You're just trying to find ways to put him in jail."
"Inuyasha…?" Kagome said as Inuyasha limped out of the room only to fall and be caught by Kagome, "Don't move, you've lost too much blood." Inuyasha surveyed the room he noticed Kouga, Miroku, Sango, Kagome, Ayame, everyone was there including someone he didn't recognize.
Kagome sat Inuyasha down on the couch and explained, "This is Shippou Sunao (Side note: Sunao means Meek in Japanese), he's a defense attorney." "Someone's trying to arrest me?" Inuyasha managed to say. "Your brother," Kagome replied, "But, you don't need to worry, just rest." "No way," Inuyasha said, "You expect me to trust this guy?"
"I thought you'd say something like that," Shippou replied putting some papers and a pen on the table in front of Inuyasha, "If you sign here you get my help, if you don't you can defend yourself…either way will be pretty expensive and you might go to jail. Do you trust us?" Inuyasha glanced at the papers then at Kagome, her eyes filled with tears for him and signed the paper.
"Good," Shippou said, "Now tell me everything." It took some time for Inuyasha to explain all that had occurred, but when he was done Shippou said, "This won't be easy. Is there anything else?" Inuyasha tried to say something but choked on his words and slowly fell back asleep.
When Inuyasha woke back up he was in a hospital bed and saw Kagome who'd obviously fallen asleep sitting next to him. He felt the urge to wake her up but instead just smiled watching her sleep. He looked at the bracelet on his wrist and read "Hospitalized for excessive blood loss and put into comma state" (Wow how they fit all that on a bracelet? Oh, sorry for interrupting)
Kagome woke up and cried with joy when she saw Inuyasha awake. "They said you wouldn't make it!" Kagome said. "It's okay Kagome." Inuyasha said, "Don't cry, I'm here now. But, we've got a case to win."
Kouga was being questioned at the witness stand before Inuyasha walked in, "So, you claim it was the plaintiff who drugged miss uh…Ayame?" "Yes sir." Kouga replied. "And yet you have no alibi?" the prosecutor asked. "No sir." Kouga replied, "I was asleep." "A likely story." The prosecutor responded. "No further questions." The judge said, "Well then. I think this case is fairly clear…"
Just then Inuyasha threw the doors open half being carried by Kagome saying, "Kouga, you actually bathed for once. I guess the only foul stench here is my sad excuse of a brother." "Your honor I call Inuyasha Gotsukubari to the stand!" Shippou exclaimed. "Objection," Sesshomaru yelled, "The witness can barely walk much less testify." Everyone started laughing but the judge said, "Overruled. Mr. Gotsukubari, Take a seat."
"Now," said the prosecutor, "Explain to me in your own words your accusation against your brother." "Well," Inuyasha said, "2 months ago, the date of the shikon jewel robbery I overheard his conversation in English of his plan to steal the jewel that night." "Then how did you come into possession of the jewel?" the prosecutor asked. "Well," Inuyasha replied, "I intercepted it when he tried to steal it, then I left for Osaka."
"Why didn't you tell the police about it then?" the prosecutor asked. "Because," Inuyasha replied, "My brother has some connections with the police force and I'd have been falsely charged." "And while in Osaka did you work at a nightclub for a Mister Naraku?" he asked. "Yes," Inuyasha replied. "And did you try to choke him to death?" the prosecutor asked. "Yes," Inuyasha replied, "He held a knife to my…uh…friend and threatened to kill her if I stepped closer."
"Last question," the prosecutor said, "Where do you go to school?" "Objection," Shippou yelled, "That's irrelevant!" "Overruled," the judge said, "Continue." Inuyasha lowered his head and said, "I dropped out a year and a half ago." "Your honor," the prosecutor said, "You expect us to believe that a young dropout could understand Japanese much less English? Or is it more likely that he stole the jewel himself then tried to kill someone for holding a dull knife to his slutty girlfriend? And besides Sesshomaru was with his assistant having an international meeting over the phone which I find much more believable."
Inuyasha welled up with anger as the prosecutor teased him, "Oh are you mad you little baby? Go ahead free shot punch me." "That's enough!" the judge exclaimed. Inuyasha was ready to punch him halfway to Hokkaido but then he glanced at Kagome and released his fist. "No further questions." The prosecutor said.
Kagome was holding back her tears but Ayame was already sobbing her eyes out. "Here, Ayame." Kagome said reaching into her purse to hand her a tissue. "That's weird," Kagome thought "I thought I got rid of that old tape recorder." "This court's dismissed for an hour for a short lunch break." The judge said slamming his gavel on the table.
Kagome walked out and saw a girl about her age arguing with the bailiff. "What do you mean I can't see him?" "I'm sorry miss," he replied, "You can't speak with the plaintiff without his permission." "But," she replied, "He can't even see his girlfriend?" Kagome thought to ignore it but then had an idea. "Oh," she said to the girl, "Come with me I can talk to him for you." "Thanks," the girl replied, "I'm Rin." "Kiyeka." Kagome replied.
Kagome and Rin were having lunch when Kagome turned on the tape recorder. "I can't believe how clever Sesshomaru was about all this though." Kagome said. "Yeah," Rin replied, "And his stupid brother will go to jail for it. Isn't it great?" "What I don't get is how was he stealing the jewel while talking on the phone?" "Well," Rin replied with her mouth full, "Isn't it such a coincidence that he's revealing his invention of the voice imitator next week?" "I thought him burning the guy's house down was enough." Kagome said. "No way!" Rin exclaimed, "He gets what he deserves."
"Good idea," Kagome said, "But, he never mentioned that on our date." "You went on a date with him?" Rin asked shocked. "Oh yeah," Kagome said, "It went kind of sour after he said how much he wanted to sleep with me though." Rin was silent until Kagome broke the silence saying, "Well, court will be back in session soon. Nice talking to you."
Kagome was in a dead run "I hope I'm not too late!" she thought "Well," the judge said, "Do you have any other witnesses?" "No, your honor." Shippou replied. "Well then," the judge replied, "I have no choice but to…" "Wait!" Kagome yelled throwing the doors open, "I have more evidence that must be examined!" "Objection," Sesshomaru said, "They already dismissed their ability for more witnesses." "Overruled, man this is annoying," the judge said, "Please present the said evidence."
Kagome played the tape of Rin's conversation. Everyone was shocked silent until the judge said, "Well, in light of this evidence I hereby rule in favor of the defendant. Sesshomaru Oniheru, I find you guilty of attempted robbery, arson, extortion and attempted seduction of a minor. You are sentenced to 25 years of service in a federal correctional facility(jail). Case dismissed!" The moment the gavel hit the desk everyone cheered and celebrated.
It's been 4 years since then. Ayame and Kouga joined the Peace Corps and are now in Africa. Sango expanded her modeling career and is now working with Miroku in the U.S. With some tutoring and a lot of studying I got accepted to Tokyo University. Sesshomaru is still in jail but Rin visits him every now and then. As for Inuyasha he married some stupid spoiled bimbo…you guessed it, I'm the stupid rich bimbo.
Inuyasha was reading a newspaper when Kagome handed him an envelope and kissed him on the cheek. "What's this?" Inuyasha asked opening it to find a necklace. "The shikon jewel," Kagome said, "On loan from the museum." "Where's the jewel?" Inuyasha asked. "You have to find it yourself." Kagome giggled running away Inuyasha chased her for a moment then looked back. He saw his mother, father, grandma, and conscience on the hill smiling at him and in his heart he knew he'd made all of them proud.
The End(?)
Kagome:
When the snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on
Like a fairy-tale come true
Sitting by the fire we made
You're the answer when I prayed
Prayed that I'd find someone
And baby I found you
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful everyday
For the gift
Inuyasha:
Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep…
Just this moment
If only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us gray
But baby in my eyes
You'll still be beautiful
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful everyday
For the gift
Both:
All I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken…apart
You gave your love away
I can't find the words to say
And I'm thankful everyday
For the gift
p.s. I don't own Jim Brickman either