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ROCK ON!!!
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Kagome stepped out of the black jaguar, careful to adjust her rising skirt. She reached for her purse, taking out her compact mirror and giving herself a quick once over. While examining her face for any blemishes, she caught a glimpse of her companion, who had just emerged from the driver side of the vehicle. His looks made her . . . melt.
He had doned a red dress shirt, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. The shirt was loose, but fit well enough to show the hints of muscles on his abdomen and chest. Black slacks went with his outfit, the same color as his hair. Kagome had to admit his piercing violet eyes sent a shiver up her spine, the amount of emotion held within shaking her very core.
Inuyasha glanced around him, raising an eyebrow at the bright lights and crowd of people that surrounded the entrance to "Moonlight Streak," the 'hottest' club in town, according to it's ad. Normally he would've avoided these types of partying, due to the fact of his sensitive senses. But tonight's different . . . I'm a human . . .
Out of the corner of his eye he saw the heiress pull out a mini compact mirror. She had worn a black mid-thigh skirt with a moderately low cut, sleevless top, with black pumps. Her hair was pulled away from her face and swept up into a messy bun, tendrils framing her heart-shaped face. The sight of the woman made him growl inwardly with desire, her curves beckoning him to . . .
Get a hold of yourself! Inuyasha shut his eyes, turning away before his mind took over. Damnit . . . I have a harder time controlling my emotions when I'm in this form . . .
"Inuyasha? You alright?"
The bodyguard's eyes snapped open, his violet eyes clashing with her chocolate ones. "What?"
"Are you alright?" Kagome repeated, her face beginning to show signs of worry.
"Feh, I'm fine," he replied gruffly, turning his back. The sight of her makes my knees go weak . . .
The woman stared at his back, confused. Deciding that his human form was still left him overwhelmed, she overlooked his behavior. "Well then, let's go," she said cheerfully, walking over to him and tugging him towards the club.
Inuyasha stumbled after the woman, his mind spinning with second thoughts. But one look at the woman beside him, who was trying so hard to show him how much fun he could have as a human, regardless of the tender pain that still resided in her heart about parties like these, made him forget all his thoughts.
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The hanyou blinked as he looked at the vast crowd of moving bodies. Even without his demonic senses the noise was overwhelming, the air filled with smoke and the stench of sweating, human bodies.
Kagome finds this entertaining? He glanced down at the woman at his side, the same expression of nausea and disgust on her face. She looked up at him, forcing a smile. "Looks like fun, huh?"
Inuyasha felt a twinge of guilt at the sight of her face. Her mouth was curled into a smile, but her eyes clearly showed that this was the last place she wanted--no, needed--to be in. "Are you sure you--"
"What?" she asked loudly, leaning in closer. "I can't hear you!"
The blaring music was pounding in their ears; even Inuyasha was amazed at how much his ears hurt, even when he was in his human form. "Are you sure you want to stay?" he hollered. He looked over at her, his face heating as he realized the close proximity between his face and hers.
Kagome hesistated for a second. Do I really want to stay? She looked around, her eyes glazing over the bodies moving to the music. But Inuyasha hasn't ever been to something like this . . . stop your whining, Kagome, you can stand one night of partying . . .
"Let's just stay for a little while," she answered, taking his hand and pulling him to a booth in the corner. The velvet-clad cushions were soft, a nice contrast to the rowdy club.
"Whew," Kagome sighed, wiping her brow with the back of her hand. Inuyasha, also sweating from the heat, looked at her in concern. She looked a paler than usual, her smiles forceful and not genuine. She shouldn't be here . . .
"Can I get you guys anything?" a petite, red-haired woman appeared before them, her hair in a short pony tail as her green eyes looked at them with boredom reminiscent to that of Sesshoumaru's.
"No thanks," Inuyasha said. I don't trust anything they give me here, he thought. He turned to Kagome, who was sweating profusely. She hadn't heard the waitress, and she was rummaging through her purse for a handerchief.
"Maybe a glass of water for her," he mumbled to the red-haired woman. She nodded nonchalantly and left.
"Maybe we should leave," he suggested again, running a hand through his hair. Kagome's head shot up. "But you haven't had a full-human night out," she protested weakly.
Inuyasha was about to say something when a voice called out to the heiress, "Oy! Kagome!"
The two looked up to see the smiling face of Miroku, holding a coke. "Fancy seeing you here," he greeted, winking at Kagome. "Who's your friend?"
The hanyou-turned human glared up at his former police partner. "Think real hard, bouzo," he grumbled, flexing his fingers.
The police officer stared at Kagome's dark-eyed, dark-companion before swatting his forehead. "Kami! Is that you, Inuyasha?!"
Inuyasha snorted, turning away from the houshi. No need explaining myself to that lecherous fool . . .
"Kagome!" another voice called out, Sango appearing at Miroku's side. Her eyes were narrowed in suspicion of the sight of her best friend in a club.
"Hey Sango," she cracked a shaky smile. Kagome nudged her body guard slightly. "You know Inuyasha."
The demon-slayer's jaw dropped. "You can't be serious?! This . . . guy is Inuyasha? But wasn't he a demon? This guy's a-"
"Human," Inuyasha finished. "And I'm a hanyou, if you don't remember."
Miroku and Sango closed their mouths. They both knew about the period of time when a hanyou showed vulnerability. Clearing her throat, the woman turned her attention to her best friend. "So what are you doing here?"
"I thought he should have a night out as a human," Kagome replied, glancing at her companion. Though he doesn't look like he's having much fun . . . "What are you two doing here? Are you guys on a date or something?"
The older couple froze under the question. "Umm . . . what makes you think that?" Miroku faltered, scratching his head nervously.
"You have your hand around her waist, baka," the hanyou pointed out. He shook his head. Hopless fool . . .
"Well," Sango said, attempting to change the subject, "since you two are here, why not enjoy yourselves? The music's great . . . you do remember how to dance, right Kagome?"
The heiress' head turned at the question. She had been a great dancer before . . . well, before the incident. "Of course," she answered haughtily, sticking her nose in the air.
"You dance?" Inuyasha asked incrediously. Somehow this woman dancing didn't exactly fit into her personality . . . then again, she was a whole different person before he met her.
"Dance? She was the Queen of our high school!" Sango pipped up, a twinkle in her eye. "Why don't you go show him?"
"I-I don't know," Kagome flustered, suddenly shy under the spotlight. "I haven't danced in awhile . . ."
She was cut off by Sango pulling her out of her seat and pushing her towards the dance floor. "Go on!" she urged, motioning Miroku to do the same to Inuyasha.
The houshi obliged, taking his friend by the arm and forcing him in the crowd. "Have fun you two!" he called after them, their bodies being pushed by the crowd.
Sango and Miroku watched as they disappeared, silly smiles on their faces. "You think we shouldn't have done that?" the woman asked, her face beginning to show worry.
"Don't worry about it," the young man dismissed, "knowing Inuyasha, he'll never let Kagome out of his sight."
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Inuyasha struggled to keep the heiress in sight, his long midnight black hair becoming tangled in the wave of people. "Ow! Watched it!" he yelped as his hair was caught on someone's watch. Damn people . . .
He pushed and shoved his way over to Kagome, who was being pushed back into a corner. Shoving a rather large woman to the side, Inuyasha reached her. "You alright?"
Shaky, the woman nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine."
He shielded her protectively as a rather rambunctious couple danced right in front of them. Their movements were rather . . . shocking.
Astonished, Kagome burst out laughing as they passed. "I didn't know people could bend like that!"
"Me neither," the hanyou agreed, shaking his head. Another body pushed him forward, making Inuyasha lose his footing and fall face first. Luckily, they were in a corner, and caught himself with the walls before he fell. Sighing in relief, his face turned a rather fire-engine red as he realized he pinned Kagome beneath him.
"Umm, sorry," he grumbled, pushing himself off. He glanced around, hoping to avoid her gaze. "Let's go outside," he said gruffly, taking her by the hand and pushing people out of his way.
Kagome, still shaken at their previous position, stared at his hand cupping hers. Why do I feel this way?
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A dark-looking figure leaned against the bar, scanning the crowds. He was about to turn and ask the bartender for another shot when he saw a dark haired man parting the crowds, a woman in tow.
Leaning forward and squinting, he recognized the woman.
"Kagome Higuarshi," he murmered, reaching into his trenchcoat. He jumped off the stool and dove into the dancing crowd.
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"You alright back there?" Inuyasha hollered, glancing back at the woman behind him.
"I'm fine," she assured, seeing the exit up ahead.
"Good. We're almost outside."
There were only a few more people to push through when a certain figure caught the corner of his eye. Taking a quick glance, he saw a man in a large coat, his right hand inside. He was parting the crowds from the side, his gaze on Kagome.
The hanyou's heart skipped a beat as he began to walk faster. He ignored the heiress' protests and shoved the last rather geeky-looking kid aside, making a straight get away to the exit. Glancing behind him, he saw the man also break free from the crowd, his strides becoming longer.
He's after Kagome! With his supernatural human strength and speed, he nearly lifted Kagome off the floor as he ran for the exit, muttering curses under his breath as the exit turned out to be a single door. By then the heiress had realized what was going on, and was running at top speed when her feet touched the floor.
His senses pulsated, realizing the closing distance between them and the predator. Knowing that they wouldn't be able to outrun him outside, he took Kagome by the arm and he opened the door, throwing her through it before shutting it behind her. He blocked the exit as the man ran closer and closer, his arm pulling out the object in his trenchcoat as Inuyasha braced himself for the inevitable . . .
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Kagome fell on the ground hard. She breathed heavily against the pavement, feeling the cold surface on her forehead. Looking up, she realized that she was alone.
"Inuyasha?" She looked around, but her body guard was no where to be seen. Her gaze fell on the door which she fell out of, remembering the pursuer.
"Oh Kami!" Knowing that he had shoved her outside and stayed back to evade the man from getting her, she jumped up and began pounding at the closed door. "INUYASHA!!" she yelled, "Let me in!"
Her pounding rewarded her with a gruff, "Run, you stupid woman!"
Ignoring his insult, she continued her ministrations. "Get out of there!"
She listened in horror as in a matter of seconds a low growl was emitted from Inuyasha, before a loud thumping noise protruding from the door, followed by a loud shot.
A gun shot.
The heiress screamed in terror. She knew he was human . . . she knew he didn't have his unusual healing capabilities . . .
"INUYASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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AU: ::choke, choke:: don't kill me!!! hahaha, what can I say, I LOVE CLIFFHANGERS! alright, I know you guys are about to commit murder, but I'll update soon . . . promise.
DUN DUN DUN!!!! another person trying to take Kagome's life! Thank goodness for Inuyasha . . .but OH NO! he's human!! what's gonna happen?!
oh hey, that reminds me . . . for all you 'interested' out there, I started a deviantart account thingy, you know, for drawings and whatnot. I can't really draw, and I don't have any fancy software to make all these nice looking pictures, but drawing is fun! lol, currently there is a picture of Kagome from this story that took place in chapter 22. Just go to my bio and click 'homepage', and it'll take you there. There's a summary under the picture describing it.
thanks for the reviews guys! stay tuned!