Author: ::waves hello to all the readers:: Hey y'all! How's it going?! Nice
to see you all back for my ninth chapter! Only one more and we'll be in the
double digits! Dude! That's so awesome! Lol. I'm so so so so so so so so so
so so so so so so so so so so so so sorry about how long it took me to
update but I have work and my b-day's next Sunday so I've been pretty busy.
But I promise that I'll do lots of updating now. Yayayayayay! (Except for
when I'm working, but meh, whatever) ::huggles Inuyasha::
Inuyasha: ::looks around confused:: The hell? I thought I was trapped in some creepy ass village?
Author: Well for the purpose of author's notes, I have momentarily freed you.......for now.
Inuyasha: Yayness! ::does a little dance and then acts like his normal tough self again, seeing that the readers are watching::
Author: First things first. Thanks for all the awesome reviews. Here's what I thought about your people's ideas/suggestions/whateverness.
Reply to reviews:
InuyashaGirlie: Yay! You liked my ghost thingy. :P It was the only really un-serious part of the chapter and I just added it in for my own pleasure. I go a little insane from lack of fluff and I needed a break. I love your story 'Get a Clue, Would Ya!' and I'm hoping you update it soon. I reviewed the last three chapters pretty much simultaneously cause I didn't realize you had updated before. ::smiles sheepishly:: I hope my author alert thingy is working now. As for the lemon, I had no idea what I was really writing since I myself have never experienced anything other then hugs. So yah, thanks for the review and I hope to see more of your story as well! (soon!)
Fairy of Dreams: Thank you for recognizing the fact that it wasn't a walk in the part for me to write a freaking lemon that the readers voted yes for. Awww, you love my story. ::blushes:: I'm so touched. Thank you for your wonderful review and I hope you stick with my story and continue reviewing. Many thanks. :D (The lemon was disturbing wasn't it. :S ::shudders:: lol)
Chrisy12: Thanks and well.....um.......I guess I just wrote more so yah. Lol. Enjoy reading!
DemonJon15: If you're not a fan of lemons (I'm not either) then don't read them. Like I said, there are about fifty million warnings before the lemon starts so if you didn't want to read it then it clearly said to keep scrolling and to stop when it says so. The story rating doesn't need to be changed because it is clearly the readers choice whether or not they read it and they can skip it, if they don't care for lemons. Thank you that you at least think the rest of the story is good. I'm not trying to be mean, I really do appreciate your review. Many thanks and I hope to hear from you soon. :D
Shinna: It was a good chapter wasn't it? Lol. Sorry, four word reviews are one of my pet peeves. It says so in an earlier chapter so yah. I updated! :P
Alley-oop: Biology is worthless! But now that school is out, I don't have to care anymore! Yayness! Hurrah! Awww, your review wasn't mean. I liked it! I don't know what's gonna happen, I don't know how they're going to get out of this one..............AHHHHH so many questions........does not ! lol. It is getting quite complicated but all of that should hopefully be cleared up soon. Thanks for the awesome review and see you soon! :D
Mr. Flames: So by saying that the last chapter was better then the others, are you saying that the other chapters suck?! Huh?! Is that it?! That's not very nice. Then you keep saying you want more of the serious chapters and less fluff crap. Well I'm the author and it's not 12:20am here so I can do whatever I want. (If that even made any sense. lol) I'm only updating cause the NICE reviewers asked me to.
Nikita-Pup: Did you know that you are the first person to actually like the lemon. No wait, love it. Lol. Thank you thank you thank you! ::takes a bow and huggles Nikita-pup:: Your kind words will not be soon forgotten and I'm sure that you're ::cough:: not ::cough:: a perverted sex-lover. ;) Here's an update just for you! Thank for the support and I hope to hear more from you soon. :D
Candace: Thankies. I'm glad you thought it was a good chapter. :D ::huggles:: That makes me so happy. Well I know this update wasn't ASAP, but it is an update so I hope you read and enjoy anyway! See you soon! :D
Spike of Doom: Yayness! You liked my story! ::huggles:: Fatal Frame 2 is a game where there are these two twin sisters that get trapped in a village where everyday is a repeat of when a horrible tragedy occurred. They make one twin kill the other to keep the gate to hell sealed. It's really really creepy. I don't suggest you play it in the dark or alone. As for Inuyasha being healed instantly.....um......::ahem:: OH! LOOK! ::points at a random distraction and runs:: lol. I honestly didn't even realize I did that. I'm sorry. I'll try to keep injured people injured for a reasonable amount of time, okay? Thanks for the helpful and great review! Hope to see more reviews from you in the future. :D
Sanci: ::looks at reader critically:: I'm not sure whether or not to thank you for your review when it seemed like you were using it to advertise your story. ::sniffles:: I hope you actually liked my chapter and I might actually get around to reading that story if I can find some spare time from my own writing. Thanks for the suggestion.
angel-yuripa: Thank you for your praises and whatnot! I feel so loved. ::huggles:: Read "Spike of Doom's" little paragraph up above to learn a little of Fatal Frame 2. If you wanna know more I can email some stuff to you. Heehee! Excitement! I felt that the last chapter was a little lacking in fluff, but I'm glad that you liked it anyway. Hope to get another wonderful review from you soon! :D
kagome: Thank for complimenting my lemon. Not many 'good things' were said about it. ::huggles you:: I hope to keep making funny chapter for you and that you'll keep on enjoying them! :D
wave-rider951: I am continuing this fic now, for better or for worse. That's for you to decide.
Author: Okees. I'm back again!
Inuyasha: ::mutters:: Joy.
Author: ::glares and ignores him:: Anyway, as I was saying, Inuyasha is getting locked back in the creepy village-ma-bobber place now so yah. Bye- bye annoying mutt.
Inuyasha: ::fading:: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Author: ::smiles:: If I'm lucky, that annoying, cocky hanyou will get his ass kicked by some demon and die for good! I can only hope.
Sephiroth: ::sheepishly walks up to her with an apologetic look on his face:: Um...........my love?
Author: ::sends a withering glare his way:: What?
Sephiroth: I wanted to apologize for the way I.........the way I acted on our honeymoon. I'm really sorry for the things I did, or.....tried to do.
Author: ::looks at him in surprise: You do? You are?
Sephiroth: ::smiles lovingly and brushes some hair out of her face:: Perhaps we should go somewhere more private and I'll explain myself to you. ::glances at the readers::
Author: Um..........I guess........ ::turns to readers:: Well, I guess you guys should get reading now and I'll see you all at the end of the chapter. Enjoy!
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Kagome tried to calm her ragged breathing for fear that someone or something might hear her. She had no idea where she was or how she had gotten here. No matter how hard she tried her petite form wouldn't stop shaking from fear. Hating how weak she felt, Kagome forced herself to stand and walk forward into the ominous looking shadows. She was sure everything within six miles of her could hear the loud pounding of her heart and glanced around nervously at her surroundings.
She let out a scream as something brushed across, then felt quite foolish seeing that it was only the tattered remains of a curtain hanging from the rafters. "Inuyasha?" she called quietly into the black void of nothingness that surrounded her, "hello?" No reply came and she sighed sadly. It was time for her to stop relying on her red-clad hero to come and rescue her and simply get out of this mess herself. Flexing her newly formed claws from not so long ago, Kagome took a deep breath and began her search for an exit out of this hell hole.
Inuyasha felt himself being drawn to a particularly fancy looking sort of house. It looked as though a very rich family had, a one point, lived here. A breeze rustled his silvery hair as he made his way across a run down bridge that connected the village with this alluring home he had seen. The beach, not too far below him, shone an eerie pale white in the moonlight, reminding him of all of the spooky legends he had learned as a child and scoffed at, convinced that no place like those in the tales could ever truly exist. And yet, here he was. Staring, petrified with fear, at an old house and some sand. He'd hate to think how he would react to an actual threat or enemy.
Shaking his head to clear it off all the foolish worries that ran through his mind, Inuyasha continued across the bridge and held tightly to the railing. Painful groaning reached his ears when he neared a hole in one side of the bridge. He peered down into to the hole nervously and jerked back, away from the sight of a drowned body. The woman's pale skin was swollen from the water and her eyes were blank. A shudder ran through his body and he took a minute to catch his breath before slowly inching the rest of the way across the bridge.
He felt like a kid again, scared of every little noise that made him jump and powerless to help himself. He needed to get out of this place. Fast. The large house loomed up in front of him and the battered wood of the building seemed to be decaying before his very eyes. What was this place? Kagome's cold scent drifted to him from further up the path to the house. Kagome was here too?! That thought alone was enough to send him sprinting up the path towards the door of the house. The scent was faint and old, but it gave him hope, knowing that he could still possibly find her and not be alone anymore. A cowardly reason for rescuing her, but it still was a reason.
Reaching for the door handle, Inuyasha pulled gently, then pushed. The door didn't budge. He tried a little harder, but it still held firm. "Piece of shit," he growled under his breath and kicked the door angrily, shattering it into splinters. A smug look crept onto the hanyou's face as he stepped onto the threshold. So much for being locked out.
Kagome jumped when a loud bang sounded from somewhere in the house. She didn't particularly want to know what kind of creature could make a sound like that and walked at a more brisk pace, deeper into the maze-like house. The rooms seemed to go on forever and most were eerie and disturbing inside. One room was almost completely filled with a large stand, covered in creepy dolls, most missing bits and pieces. Kagome backed out of that room, wishing she could find some way out of this retched place. She paused, peering around a corner and gasped at the sight of Sae kneeling down in the hall. She quickly held her breath hoping that the demon hadn't heard her. Her heart leaped joyfully when Inuaysha came around the opposite corner from the one she was hiding behind.
Inuyasha rounded another corner, excited that he seemed to be getting closer and closer to Kagome. He halted suddenly, seeing Sae directly in his path. His hand automatically went for Tetsaiga and he looked down, shocked, when his hand closed around nothing. Tetsaiga was gone. Flexing his claws he stepped forward and growled at the bewitching demon. "Get up and fight, Sae. This ends now." No response came from the kneeling figure and he felt a little of his anger be replaced with curiosity. "Sae?" he spoke softly, taking another step towards her. It was a trap; it had to be a trap. Why else would she be acting this way?
A quiet sob came from the shaking form and caused Inuyasha to become alarmed. Was she.................crying? The demon's tear-stained face slowly lifted up and she stared at him blankly, shaking and whimpering. Anger at what this demon has done to him and his friends dissolved and he closed the distance between them, kneeling down in front of Sae and touching a hand to her face. Her voice spoke softly, with an eerie ghost- like sound to it.
"They left me.................they're all........gone......."
"Hey....," Inuyasha spoke nervously, "are you all right....?"
"THEY LEFT ME! MY SISTER LEFT ME TO DIE! WHY DID THEY LEAVE ME HERE?!" Sae struck Inuyasha's chest with each angry word, but he made no move to stop her. This didn't seem like a demon....... She seemed almost........human....
"Sae? It's okay........I'm here. And Kagome's here somewhere. You aren't alone." The demon looked up into his face with scared eyes. She seemed unsure of whether to believe him or kill him. A dangerous frown crossed her face.
"Liar! You'll just go, like all the others!" Inuyasha pulled her into a hug and squeezed tightly. He didn't know why he felt the need to comfort his enemy that had, not so long ago, been trying to kill everyone he knew. She just seemed so.....alone. And fragile. Like a little girl.
Kagome was about to call out a warning to her mate as he started towards Sae, but was struck speechless as she watched him kneel in front of the demon and seemingly offer words of comfort to her. Was he completely mad?! It was obviously some kind of trap she was using to get him close so she could kill him. Baka! Jealously knotted in her stomach when he embraced their enemy and held her tightly in his arms. She had to end this before things got out of hand.
"Inuyasha!" she barked, sounding more angry and harsh then she intended to. His head snapped up at the sound of her voice and he smiled joyously at the sight of her, emerged from her hiding place.
"Kagome! You're all right!" he grinned, releasing Sae and running to her. He swept up his love into his arms and leaned in to kiss her. She shoved him back and glared accusingly.
"Don't try to kiss up to me. I saw you with that thing. How could you even touch her? She should be destroyed to keep us all safe!" Inuyasha took a step back, blocking Kagome from Sae.
"Wait. She doesn't seem to mean us any real harm. She's been betrayed by someone and it's driven her to do things she probably regrets." He searched Kagome's eyes for any sign of pity, but only anger and hurt lay in those green pools. "Please.......let her be.....," he tried again, weakly.
"NO!" Kagome cried, lunging for the demon, who was watching the exchange with a frightened expression, "she has to be destroyed!" Inuyasha took the hit of Kagome's attack and held her firmly by her shoulders.
"Listen to reason mate! She's not attacking us anymore! She's no longer a threat!" He cringed, watching Kagome's pupils turn to slits and her eyes become a deep red. Her demon blood, forced into her by him, was taking over her rational mind. Her claws grew longer and sharper and she growled threateningly at him.
"Get out of THE WAY!" she screamed, each word growing louder as she spoke. Inuyasha struggled to keep hold of her and steeled himself against the pain her attacks were causing. Her razor claws slashed at his chest and arms and anywhere else she could reach.
"WE HAVE TO STOP HER! STOP HER! KILL HER! DESTROY HER!" Tears began to stream down Kagome's face as she beat her mate in hurt and frustration. Why wouldn't he let her do what they had to do? She couldn't stop yelling and hitting Inuyasha. Some kind of violent force had built up inside of her and taken over when her anger had become too much to trap inside.
Inuyasha didn't know how to stop her, or what brought a person back from their demon rage, but he had to do something before Kagome ripped him to shreds. She had no sword so he couldn't give her a weapon that would calm her. There was only one other way he could think of. He leaned down and kissed her tenderly, running a gentle hand down her cheek even as she snarled against his lips and clawed his arm that held her to him by her waist.
Her struggles lessened, then stopped. Pulling back, Inuyasha gazed down at his mate's face. She looked afraid, afraid to let him be right about Sae, afraid at what she had just done, just........afraid. Inuaysha hugged her fiercely and whispered in her ear.
"Let it go Kagome. Let Sae have her freedom. It's time to go home now. Remember? Home. You love the forest and Sota and your mom and grandpa. It'll be all right."
Kagome's arms hung at her sides for a moment before wrapping around Inuyasha's waist. "Did I really just...........?" her voice trailed off, "...........I'm sorry." A glowing light enveloped the two and Inuyasha glanced behind him at Sae, who was whispering incantations.
"The hell?" he cursed, wondering if he had been wrong about Sae after all.
"Thank you for showing me love, where there never was before. I.......understand now," Sae's quiet voice spoke to them, before the blinding light completely engulfed them both.
Miroku, Sango and Shippo wandered through the maze of hallways until they found the exit at last. "It's about damn time," Miroku muttered, extremely tired off Shippo's never ending chattering. Sango pushed open the heavy wooden door, with the help of Miroku, and they all stepped out into the sunlight with relieved smiles. Shippo bounded over to Kirara, who was still guarding Inuyasha's motionless body.
"What happened to Inuyasha?!" Shippo squeaked, "Is he gonna be okay?! I just got a new daddy, he can't be dead already!" Sango rushed to the upset Kitsune and picked him up.
"It's all right Shippo. He'll wake up anytime now. You just wait. Everything will be okay." Miroku smiled at her at he inspected Inuyasha's body. He hoped to God Sango was right. A soft groan came from the hanyou's body and his eyes blinked once, then again as he stared up into the monk's face.
"M-Miroku?" he mumbled groggily. Shippo leapt out of Sango's arms and onto Inuyasha's chest, jumping up and down in excitement.
"You're okay-you're okay-you're okay!" he cried, not hearing Inuyasha's painful protests.
"Shippo! Calm down. You're hurting him!" Miroku frowned, pulling Shippo off the hanyou's weary body. "What happened to you?"
Inuyasha frowned and sat up, rubbing his forehead and wiping a trickle of blood from his cheek. "Where's Kagome?!" he cried suddenly, looking around desperately. "She was just here with me.........I just found her!" Miroku was slightly taken aback at the sight of Inuyasha covered in cuts and welts as though someone had tried to scratch and gouge him to death.
"She's not here.....," Sango said quietly, with a hint of sadness in her voice, "she disappeared back in the demon's lair." Inuyasha jumped up and leaned heavily on Miroku.
"We have to find her! Please......"
Sango and Miroku exchanged glances. Inuyasha rarely asked for help, especially in a polite manner. What exactly had happened to him? "All right," Miroku nodded, "let's start looking in the demon's lair." Sango scooped Shippo into her arms and sat him on top of Kirara.
"You two scan the forest and come find us if you find her." Kirara mewed at Sango with understanding and the large fire neko leapt into the air with Shippo holding tightly to her fur.
"Inuyasha?" a hushed voice whispered. The remaining three spun around in surprise and stared at Kagome. They had been expecting a long search, but here she was. She seemed all right............but her eyes......
"Kagome. I'm here," Inuyasha said, stepping forward to take her into his arms. She gasped in relief and clung to him.
"I........I can't see you," she whimpered, touching a hand to his cheek and feeling his familiar features with her fingertips. "I think I might be......blind."
Miroku watched helplessly beside Sango as Kagome ran her hand over Inuyasha's face, as if she still needed to make sure it was him. Both Kagome's eyes were solid white. "How?" Miroku inquired, wide-eyed.
"I don't know," Kagome said tearfully, "one minute I was in that creepy house with Inuyasha and then a blinding flash........." She took a deep breath to steady herself and yelped in fear when Sango placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Sorry," the demon slayer apologized, "I didn't mean to scare you."
"It's all right," Kagome sighed, "it's just........weird not being able to see anything. It's all black. Just nothingness."
"We'll get you back to Kaede. I'm sure she can help you somehow," Miroku added, encouragingly, "you'll be back to normal in no time." Inuyasha released Kagome from his arms, but still held tightly to Kagome's hand. Mouthing the words 'thank-you' at Sango and Miroku, he let out a shrill whistle that brought Kirara and Shippo flying back after a few minutes.
"Let's go," Inuyasha nodded, jumping onto Kirara's back with Kagome in his arms. Everyone climbed onto Kirara as well, and they flew to Kaede's village. The group fell silent as they flew, each with his or her own thoughts. Kagome felt Inuyasha's arms tighten around her waist and leaned back against him. She hoped Kaede could help her see again. Her heart hadn't stopped pounding from the moment she had woken up in blackness and wandered aimlessly until she had heard voices.
The sun was beginning to set as they arrived back at the village and Inuyasha lifted the sleeping Kagome off Kirara's back. "We're here. Come on, time to get up wench." Kagome yawned and couldn't see his smile, but she heard it in his voice.
"I'm still sorry for back at that place..........with Sae....," Kagome whispered by his head, hoping she was near his ear.
"Forget it," he smiled, kissing her cheek, "I know how you felt. I've had that happen to me as well, don't forget." Kaede came bustling out of her hut in a hurry with a worried looks on her face.
"Where have ye all been for so long? Ye nearly caused this old lady to die of suspense. Are ye all well?" Inuaysha shook his head and looked down at Kagome. "I see," Kaede sighed, "this way please." Sango yawned quietly as her, Miroku and Shippo followed behind their friends. Inuyasha turned back to them and studied them with his golden eyes.
"You guys look exhausted. Get some sleep. I'll take care of Kagome."
"Are you sure you won't need our assistance?" Miroku questioned.
"Positive," he sighed, "now get going." Shippo clung to Inuyasha's leg and looked up at him sadly.
"Don't send me away. I wanna stay with you and my new mommy!"
"Shippo," Inuyasha smiled patiently, "you need to get some sleep. I'll come and get you later so you won't have to sleep alone, okay pup?" Shippo's eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.
"Feel better mommy," Shippo whispered, hugging Kagome's arm, then hoping down to the floor again. "I'll go right to bed, just like you wanted me to Inuaysha. See! I'm going!"
"I can't leave you," Sango admitted quietly after Shippo had left. "I wouldn't feel right abandoning Kagome just to get some sleep."
"She'll be fine with me and Kaede," Inuaysha growled, beginning to get impatient, "please respect my wishes for once. You guys need sleep so go and sleep already!" Sango nodded and allowed Miroku to take her hand and lead her away from Kaede's hut and towards her sleeping quarters. She felt a little wary, just going to bed and leaving Inuyasha and Kagome alone, but no one seemed to be questioning the hanyou's motives except for her. He'd know better then to try anything tonight anyway if he knew what was good for him. She realized they had stopped walking and looked up at Miroku's tired expression.
"Stop worrying yourself Sango. Kaede will heal Kagome and we can all go back to finding the shards in a few days. Everything will be the way it was before all this crap happened." His expression softened into a more adoring one as he gazed down at her. "Well, maybe not everything will be the same, but the changes are for the better.............right?"
Sango's eyes locked with his and a small smile graced her lips. "You seem to be right for once Houshi." Her gaze travelled down his body and back to his eyes again. "I'm still a bit frightened though. Will you stay with me for awhile?" Miroku frowned slightly. Sango was never afraid of anything except maybe seeing her brother and possibly friends die. What did she have to be afraid of?...............oh!
The meaning behind her words hit him like a brick wall and grinned like an idiot at her. "I'd be delighted to guard you, Lady Sango, from any of those big bad monsters lurking out in the dark. I'll keep you safe..........." He had already claimed her lips before they had even managed to get inside the hut where Sango slept and the demon slayer found she didn't really mind all that much. They broke away from each other to catch their breath and Sango sauntered backwards through the doorway of the hut with a seductive smirk on her face.
"Coming?"
Inuyasha laid Kagome down on the pallet near the fire, as Kaede instructed and the old healer prodded and poked at Kagome, inspecting her carefully. "Can ye see even a little bit, child?" she asked the half-sleeping miko.
"No. I can't see anything, but the black. I'm sorry for being such a pain in the butt," Kagome sighed.
"Nonsense child. It gives an old woman something to do for the next couple days." Kagome giggled and discreetly felt around on the floor until Inuyasha noticed and gripped her hand with his. He knew how scared she must feel. She was keeping up a happy face for everyone because they were so worried about her. Kaede finally got up and pulled down a pot of herbs from one of the many shelves Inuyasha had built for her for one of her birthdays. It had been one of their first glimpses at his nice side.
Mixing some of the dried herbs in a bowl, she added a drop or two of another bottles and mixed the concoction into a fine paste. "Here," she said, passing the bowl to Inuyasha, "spread this over her eyes. Ye shall be in charge of guarding her tonight. Once the morning comes, I'll see what else I can do for ye." Inuyasha nodded and offered a smile of appreciation.
"I appreciate it." Kaede handed him another flask that was filled to the brim.
"Have her drink lots of water and re-apply the stuff I gave ye every few hours." Inuyasha watched the old woman leave the two alone in the hut and remembered a time when he had once hated her. Now she was a good friend to him and his comrades. He turned his attention back to Kagome and brushed hair out of her face.
"Did you hear everything Kaede said, Kagome?" She nodded slightly and yawned.
"I'm tired," she said quietly, squeezing his hand.
"I just have to put this medicine stuff over your eyes and we can go to sleep, okay?"
"Hurry up then," Kagome smiled. He pulled the petite girl into his lap and felt her tense in surprise when he kissed her. He had to remember she couldn't see him. She kissed him eagerly and felt herself trembling when he pulled back,
"Here, drink this," he ordered, pressing the flask into her hand. Managing to find the drinking end, Kagome gulped down some of the bitter water and spluttered it down the front of herself and Inuyasha. "Hey. Hey, calm down. It's probably just medicated or something," Inuyasha reassured her, seeing her disgusted look and taking the flask back.
"You drink it then," she growled.
"I'm not the one who can't see," Inuyasha teased.
"We could change that," she challenged. He rolled his eyes, knowing her threat could be semi-serious.
"Feh. Let's just finish this." He laid Kagome back on her bedding again and leaned over her to gently spread the paste over each of her eyelids.
"It's cold," she whispered, shifting beneath him unintentionally in a way that caused him to intake his breath sharply. Inuyasha had to remind himself that she wasn't feeling well and she was blind, so now was not one of the best times to be aroused by her underneath him.
"Kagome," he said, clenching his teeth, "please refrain from rubbing yourself there until I'm finished with this." Seeing her cheeks go red, he laughed slightly at her mumbled apology. "I didn't say I minded," he growled softly into her ear, "I just said wait till I'm finished with this." Her cheeks burned an even brighter red, but her lips curled a coy smile non-the-less. After applying the paste over the rest of her eyes, Inuyasha leaned over and kissed the tip of Kagome's nose. "All done."
He bit back a groan as her hands moved along his body and he held her wrists, stopping her before he was no longer able to. "We need to get some sleep," he admitted reluctantly, "as much as I'd like to do this tonight.........I don't think you should."
"Spoilsport," Kagome pouted and wrapped her arms around her mate's waist, "you know, I never got to mark your neck........."
"Another night my love. Another night," the hanyou grinned. He put out most of the fire and snuggled down with Kagome under a light blanket. "You'll be all right. Just wait and see. Tomorrow, you'll be good as new." Kagome snuggled in closer against his body and clasped his hand in hers.
"I hope so.........," she whispered into the darkness.
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Author: Well, that was a very interesting, fluffy chapter, was it not? I don't know whether to be happy for Kagome because she got her Inuyasha back or mad cause the annoying prick of a hanyou didn't die. I guess I'll be happy if you guys are. You are happy right? ::sees the readers eyes shifting back and forth as the slowly back away:: RIGHT?!
Sephiroth: ::grips her shoulders and pulls her into a hug to calm her:: Now, now. Be nice to the readers. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Author: ::sighs and leans against Sephiroth sadly:: I just feel a little down and unappreciated right now. Like there's a little rain cloud over my head that follows me everywhere.
Sephiroth: ::looks hopeful:: I could cheer you up.......
Author: ::growls angrily and pushes him away:: I don't need this right now.
Sephiroth: ::sighs and looks at the ground::
Author: I'm sorry everyone. I'm depressed about my fanfiction right now and I'm not sure why. Thank you everyone for the fantastic reviews. Most of you anyway. ::mutters:: Stupid Mr. Flames. I would like to thank SilverTailz for being my inspiration for this chapter. She encouraged me to right lots and continue this story when I wasn't really feeling up to it. All of you readers out there are greatly appreciated.
Sephiroth: Unlike me..... ::pouts::
Author: ::fingers her wedding ring thoughtfully:: Well, I hope all of you liked this chapter and give nice long reviews on what you thought and what parts were good and bad. I love you all! ::huggles readers and gives each one a giant chocolate chip cookie:: Now I must be off to try and cheer me and my new husband up.
Sephiroth: ::grins:: Shall we?
Author: ::nods and follows him out to the car:: I get to pick the restaurant this time. ::waves:: See you all later! Bai bai! :D
(For any of you confused about my marryness then read the authors notes of "Moogles!" in my "Ashnat Productions" account.)
Inuyasha: ::looks around confused:: The hell? I thought I was trapped in some creepy ass village?
Author: Well for the purpose of author's notes, I have momentarily freed you.......for now.
Inuyasha: Yayness! ::does a little dance and then acts like his normal tough self again, seeing that the readers are watching::
Author: First things first. Thanks for all the awesome reviews. Here's what I thought about your people's ideas/suggestions/whateverness.
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InuyashaGirlie: Yay! You liked my ghost thingy. :P It was the only really un-serious part of the chapter and I just added it in for my own pleasure. I go a little insane from lack of fluff and I needed a break. I love your story 'Get a Clue, Would Ya!' and I'm hoping you update it soon. I reviewed the last three chapters pretty much simultaneously cause I didn't realize you had updated before. ::smiles sheepishly:: I hope my author alert thingy is working now. As for the lemon, I had no idea what I was really writing since I myself have never experienced anything other then hugs. So yah, thanks for the review and I hope to see more of your story as well! (soon!)
Fairy of Dreams: Thank you for recognizing the fact that it wasn't a walk in the part for me to write a freaking lemon that the readers voted yes for. Awww, you love my story. ::blushes:: I'm so touched. Thank you for your wonderful review and I hope you stick with my story and continue reviewing. Many thanks. :D (The lemon was disturbing wasn't it. :S ::shudders:: lol)
Chrisy12: Thanks and well.....um.......I guess I just wrote more so yah. Lol. Enjoy reading!
DemonJon15: If you're not a fan of lemons (I'm not either) then don't read them. Like I said, there are about fifty million warnings before the lemon starts so if you didn't want to read it then it clearly said to keep scrolling and to stop when it says so. The story rating doesn't need to be changed because it is clearly the readers choice whether or not they read it and they can skip it, if they don't care for lemons. Thank you that you at least think the rest of the story is good. I'm not trying to be mean, I really do appreciate your review. Many thanks and I hope to hear from you soon. :D
Shinna: It was a good chapter wasn't it? Lol. Sorry, four word reviews are one of my pet peeves. It says so in an earlier chapter so yah. I updated! :P
Alley-oop: Biology is worthless! But now that school is out, I don't have to care anymore! Yayness! Hurrah! Awww, your review wasn't mean. I liked it! I don't know what's gonna happen, I don't know how they're going to get out of this one..............AHHHHH so many questions........does not ! lol. It is getting quite complicated but all of that should hopefully be cleared up soon. Thanks for the awesome review and see you soon! :D
Mr. Flames: So by saying that the last chapter was better then the others, are you saying that the other chapters suck?! Huh?! Is that it?! That's not very nice. Then you keep saying you want more of the serious chapters and less fluff crap. Well I'm the author and it's not 12:20am here so I can do whatever I want. (If that even made any sense. lol) I'm only updating cause the NICE reviewers asked me to.
Nikita-Pup: Did you know that you are the first person to actually like the lemon. No wait, love it. Lol. Thank you thank you thank you! ::takes a bow and huggles Nikita-pup:: Your kind words will not be soon forgotten and I'm sure that you're ::cough:: not ::cough:: a perverted sex-lover. ;) Here's an update just for you! Thank for the support and I hope to hear more from you soon. :D
Candace: Thankies. I'm glad you thought it was a good chapter. :D ::huggles:: That makes me so happy. Well I know this update wasn't ASAP, but it is an update so I hope you read and enjoy anyway! See you soon! :D
Spike of Doom: Yayness! You liked my story! ::huggles:: Fatal Frame 2 is a game where there are these two twin sisters that get trapped in a village where everyday is a repeat of when a horrible tragedy occurred. They make one twin kill the other to keep the gate to hell sealed. It's really really creepy. I don't suggest you play it in the dark or alone. As for Inuyasha being healed instantly.....um......::ahem:: OH! LOOK! ::points at a random distraction and runs:: lol. I honestly didn't even realize I did that. I'm sorry. I'll try to keep injured people injured for a reasonable amount of time, okay? Thanks for the helpful and great review! Hope to see more reviews from you in the future. :D
Sanci: ::looks at reader critically:: I'm not sure whether or not to thank you for your review when it seemed like you were using it to advertise your story. ::sniffles:: I hope you actually liked my chapter and I might actually get around to reading that story if I can find some spare time from my own writing. Thanks for the suggestion.
angel-yuripa: Thank you for your praises and whatnot! I feel so loved. ::huggles:: Read "Spike of Doom's" little paragraph up above to learn a little of Fatal Frame 2. If you wanna know more I can email some stuff to you. Heehee! Excitement! I felt that the last chapter was a little lacking in fluff, but I'm glad that you liked it anyway. Hope to get another wonderful review from you soon! :D
kagome: Thank for complimenting my lemon. Not many 'good things' were said about it. ::huggles you:: I hope to keep making funny chapter for you and that you'll keep on enjoying them! :D
wave-rider951: I am continuing this fic now, for better or for worse. That's for you to decide.
Author: Okees. I'm back again!
Inuyasha: ::mutters:: Joy.
Author: ::glares and ignores him:: Anyway, as I was saying, Inuyasha is getting locked back in the creepy village-ma-bobber place now so yah. Bye- bye annoying mutt.
Inuyasha: ::fading:: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Author: ::smiles:: If I'm lucky, that annoying, cocky hanyou will get his ass kicked by some demon and die for good! I can only hope.
Sephiroth: ::sheepishly walks up to her with an apologetic look on his face:: Um...........my love?
Author: ::sends a withering glare his way:: What?
Sephiroth: I wanted to apologize for the way I.........the way I acted on our honeymoon. I'm really sorry for the things I did, or.....tried to do.
Author: ::looks at him in surprise: You do? You are?
Sephiroth: ::smiles lovingly and brushes some hair out of her face:: Perhaps we should go somewhere more private and I'll explain myself to you. ::glances at the readers::
Author: Um..........I guess........ ::turns to readers:: Well, I guess you guys should get reading now and I'll see you all at the end of the chapter. Enjoy!
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Kagome tried to calm her ragged breathing for fear that someone or something might hear her. She had no idea where she was or how she had gotten here. No matter how hard she tried her petite form wouldn't stop shaking from fear. Hating how weak she felt, Kagome forced herself to stand and walk forward into the ominous looking shadows. She was sure everything within six miles of her could hear the loud pounding of her heart and glanced around nervously at her surroundings.
She let out a scream as something brushed across, then felt quite foolish seeing that it was only the tattered remains of a curtain hanging from the rafters. "Inuyasha?" she called quietly into the black void of nothingness that surrounded her, "hello?" No reply came and she sighed sadly. It was time for her to stop relying on her red-clad hero to come and rescue her and simply get out of this mess herself. Flexing her newly formed claws from not so long ago, Kagome took a deep breath and began her search for an exit out of this hell hole.
Inuyasha felt himself being drawn to a particularly fancy looking sort of house. It looked as though a very rich family had, a one point, lived here. A breeze rustled his silvery hair as he made his way across a run down bridge that connected the village with this alluring home he had seen. The beach, not too far below him, shone an eerie pale white in the moonlight, reminding him of all of the spooky legends he had learned as a child and scoffed at, convinced that no place like those in the tales could ever truly exist. And yet, here he was. Staring, petrified with fear, at an old house and some sand. He'd hate to think how he would react to an actual threat or enemy.
Shaking his head to clear it off all the foolish worries that ran through his mind, Inuyasha continued across the bridge and held tightly to the railing. Painful groaning reached his ears when he neared a hole in one side of the bridge. He peered down into to the hole nervously and jerked back, away from the sight of a drowned body. The woman's pale skin was swollen from the water and her eyes were blank. A shudder ran through his body and he took a minute to catch his breath before slowly inching the rest of the way across the bridge.
He felt like a kid again, scared of every little noise that made him jump and powerless to help himself. He needed to get out of this place. Fast. The large house loomed up in front of him and the battered wood of the building seemed to be decaying before his very eyes. What was this place? Kagome's cold scent drifted to him from further up the path to the house. Kagome was here too?! That thought alone was enough to send him sprinting up the path towards the door of the house. The scent was faint and old, but it gave him hope, knowing that he could still possibly find her and not be alone anymore. A cowardly reason for rescuing her, but it still was a reason.
Reaching for the door handle, Inuyasha pulled gently, then pushed. The door didn't budge. He tried a little harder, but it still held firm. "Piece of shit," he growled under his breath and kicked the door angrily, shattering it into splinters. A smug look crept onto the hanyou's face as he stepped onto the threshold. So much for being locked out.
Kagome jumped when a loud bang sounded from somewhere in the house. She didn't particularly want to know what kind of creature could make a sound like that and walked at a more brisk pace, deeper into the maze-like house. The rooms seemed to go on forever and most were eerie and disturbing inside. One room was almost completely filled with a large stand, covered in creepy dolls, most missing bits and pieces. Kagome backed out of that room, wishing she could find some way out of this retched place. She paused, peering around a corner and gasped at the sight of Sae kneeling down in the hall. She quickly held her breath hoping that the demon hadn't heard her. Her heart leaped joyfully when Inuaysha came around the opposite corner from the one she was hiding behind.
Inuyasha rounded another corner, excited that he seemed to be getting closer and closer to Kagome. He halted suddenly, seeing Sae directly in his path. His hand automatically went for Tetsaiga and he looked down, shocked, when his hand closed around nothing. Tetsaiga was gone. Flexing his claws he stepped forward and growled at the bewitching demon. "Get up and fight, Sae. This ends now." No response came from the kneeling figure and he felt a little of his anger be replaced with curiosity. "Sae?" he spoke softly, taking another step towards her. It was a trap; it had to be a trap. Why else would she be acting this way?
A quiet sob came from the shaking form and caused Inuyasha to become alarmed. Was she.................crying? The demon's tear-stained face slowly lifted up and she stared at him blankly, shaking and whimpering. Anger at what this demon has done to him and his friends dissolved and he closed the distance between them, kneeling down in front of Sae and touching a hand to her face. Her voice spoke softly, with an eerie ghost- like sound to it.
"They left me.................they're all........gone......."
"Hey....," Inuyasha spoke nervously, "are you all right....?"
"THEY LEFT ME! MY SISTER LEFT ME TO DIE! WHY DID THEY LEAVE ME HERE?!" Sae struck Inuyasha's chest with each angry word, but he made no move to stop her. This didn't seem like a demon....... She seemed almost........human....
"Sae? It's okay........I'm here. And Kagome's here somewhere. You aren't alone." The demon looked up into his face with scared eyes. She seemed unsure of whether to believe him or kill him. A dangerous frown crossed her face.
"Liar! You'll just go, like all the others!" Inuyasha pulled her into a hug and squeezed tightly. He didn't know why he felt the need to comfort his enemy that had, not so long ago, been trying to kill everyone he knew. She just seemed so.....alone. And fragile. Like a little girl.
Kagome was about to call out a warning to her mate as he started towards Sae, but was struck speechless as she watched him kneel in front of the demon and seemingly offer words of comfort to her. Was he completely mad?! It was obviously some kind of trap she was using to get him close so she could kill him. Baka! Jealously knotted in her stomach when he embraced their enemy and held her tightly in his arms. She had to end this before things got out of hand.
"Inuyasha!" she barked, sounding more angry and harsh then she intended to. His head snapped up at the sound of her voice and he smiled joyously at the sight of her, emerged from her hiding place.
"Kagome! You're all right!" he grinned, releasing Sae and running to her. He swept up his love into his arms and leaned in to kiss her. She shoved him back and glared accusingly.
"Don't try to kiss up to me. I saw you with that thing. How could you even touch her? She should be destroyed to keep us all safe!" Inuyasha took a step back, blocking Kagome from Sae.
"Wait. She doesn't seem to mean us any real harm. She's been betrayed by someone and it's driven her to do things she probably regrets." He searched Kagome's eyes for any sign of pity, but only anger and hurt lay in those green pools. "Please.......let her be.....," he tried again, weakly.
"NO!" Kagome cried, lunging for the demon, who was watching the exchange with a frightened expression, "she has to be destroyed!" Inuyasha took the hit of Kagome's attack and held her firmly by her shoulders.
"Listen to reason mate! She's not attacking us anymore! She's no longer a threat!" He cringed, watching Kagome's pupils turn to slits and her eyes become a deep red. Her demon blood, forced into her by him, was taking over her rational mind. Her claws grew longer and sharper and she growled threateningly at him.
"Get out of THE WAY!" she screamed, each word growing louder as she spoke. Inuyasha struggled to keep hold of her and steeled himself against the pain her attacks were causing. Her razor claws slashed at his chest and arms and anywhere else she could reach.
"WE HAVE TO STOP HER! STOP HER! KILL HER! DESTROY HER!" Tears began to stream down Kagome's face as she beat her mate in hurt and frustration. Why wouldn't he let her do what they had to do? She couldn't stop yelling and hitting Inuyasha. Some kind of violent force had built up inside of her and taken over when her anger had become too much to trap inside.
Inuyasha didn't know how to stop her, or what brought a person back from their demon rage, but he had to do something before Kagome ripped him to shreds. She had no sword so he couldn't give her a weapon that would calm her. There was only one other way he could think of. He leaned down and kissed her tenderly, running a gentle hand down her cheek even as she snarled against his lips and clawed his arm that held her to him by her waist.
Her struggles lessened, then stopped. Pulling back, Inuyasha gazed down at his mate's face. She looked afraid, afraid to let him be right about Sae, afraid at what she had just done, just........afraid. Inuaysha hugged her fiercely and whispered in her ear.
"Let it go Kagome. Let Sae have her freedom. It's time to go home now. Remember? Home. You love the forest and Sota and your mom and grandpa. It'll be all right."
Kagome's arms hung at her sides for a moment before wrapping around Inuyasha's waist. "Did I really just...........?" her voice trailed off, "...........I'm sorry." A glowing light enveloped the two and Inuyasha glanced behind him at Sae, who was whispering incantations.
"The hell?" he cursed, wondering if he had been wrong about Sae after all.
"Thank you for showing me love, where there never was before. I.......understand now," Sae's quiet voice spoke to them, before the blinding light completely engulfed them both.
Miroku, Sango and Shippo wandered through the maze of hallways until they found the exit at last. "It's about damn time," Miroku muttered, extremely tired off Shippo's never ending chattering. Sango pushed open the heavy wooden door, with the help of Miroku, and they all stepped out into the sunlight with relieved smiles. Shippo bounded over to Kirara, who was still guarding Inuyasha's motionless body.
"What happened to Inuyasha?!" Shippo squeaked, "Is he gonna be okay?! I just got a new daddy, he can't be dead already!" Sango rushed to the upset Kitsune and picked him up.
"It's all right Shippo. He'll wake up anytime now. You just wait. Everything will be okay." Miroku smiled at her at he inspected Inuyasha's body. He hoped to God Sango was right. A soft groan came from the hanyou's body and his eyes blinked once, then again as he stared up into the monk's face.
"M-Miroku?" he mumbled groggily. Shippo leapt out of Sango's arms and onto Inuyasha's chest, jumping up and down in excitement.
"You're okay-you're okay-you're okay!" he cried, not hearing Inuyasha's painful protests.
"Shippo! Calm down. You're hurting him!" Miroku frowned, pulling Shippo off the hanyou's weary body. "What happened to you?"
Inuyasha frowned and sat up, rubbing his forehead and wiping a trickle of blood from his cheek. "Where's Kagome?!" he cried suddenly, looking around desperately. "She was just here with me.........I just found her!" Miroku was slightly taken aback at the sight of Inuyasha covered in cuts and welts as though someone had tried to scratch and gouge him to death.
"She's not here.....," Sango said quietly, with a hint of sadness in her voice, "she disappeared back in the demon's lair." Inuyasha jumped up and leaned heavily on Miroku.
"We have to find her! Please......"
Sango and Miroku exchanged glances. Inuyasha rarely asked for help, especially in a polite manner. What exactly had happened to him? "All right," Miroku nodded, "let's start looking in the demon's lair." Sango scooped Shippo into her arms and sat him on top of Kirara.
"You two scan the forest and come find us if you find her." Kirara mewed at Sango with understanding and the large fire neko leapt into the air with Shippo holding tightly to her fur.
"Inuyasha?" a hushed voice whispered. The remaining three spun around in surprise and stared at Kagome. They had been expecting a long search, but here she was. She seemed all right............but her eyes......
"Kagome. I'm here," Inuyasha said, stepping forward to take her into his arms. She gasped in relief and clung to him.
"I........I can't see you," she whimpered, touching a hand to his cheek and feeling his familiar features with her fingertips. "I think I might be......blind."
Miroku watched helplessly beside Sango as Kagome ran her hand over Inuyasha's face, as if she still needed to make sure it was him. Both Kagome's eyes were solid white. "How?" Miroku inquired, wide-eyed.
"I don't know," Kagome said tearfully, "one minute I was in that creepy house with Inuyasha and then a blinding flash........." She took a deep breath to steady herself and yelped in fear when Sango placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Sorry," the demon slayer apologized, "I didn't mean to scare you."
"It's all right," Kagome sighed, "it's just........weird not being able to see anything. It's all black. Just nothingness."
"We'll get you back to Kaede. I'm sure she can help you somehow," Miroku added, encouragingly, "you'll be back to normal in no time." Inuyasha released Kagome from his arms, but still held tightly to Kagome's hand. Mouthing the words 'thank-you' at Sango and Miroku, he let out a shrill whistle that brought Kirara and Shippo flying back after a few minutes.
"Let's go," Inuyasha nodded, jumping onto Kirara's back with Kagome in his arms. Everyone climbed onto Kirara as well, and they flew to Kaede's village. The group fell silent as they flew, each with his or her own thoughts. Kagome felt Inuyasha's arms tighten around her waist and leaned back against him. She hoped Kaede could help her see again. Her heart hadn't stopped pounding from the moment she had woken up in blackness and wandered aimlessly until she had heard voices.
The sun was beginning to set as they arrived back at the village and Inuyasha lifted the sleeping Kagome off Kirara's back. "We're here. Come on, time to get up wench." Kagome yawned and couldn't see his smile, but she heard it in his voice.
"I'm still sorry for back at that place..........with Sae....," Kagome whispered by his head, hoping she was near his ear.
"Forget it," he smiled, kissing her cheek, "I know how you felt. I've had that happen to me as well, don't forget." Kaede came bustling out of her hut in a hurry with a worried looks on her face.
"Where have ye all been for so long? Ye nearly caused this old lady to die of suspense. Are ye all well?" Inuaysha shook his head and looked down at Kagome. "I see," Kaede sighed, "this way please." Sango yawned quietly as her, Miroku and Shippo followed behind their friends. Inuyasha turned back to them and studied them with his golden eyes.
"You guys look exhausted. Get some sleep. I'll take care of Kagome."
"Are you sure you won't need our assistance?" Miroku questioned.
"Positive," he sighed, "now get going." Shippo clung to Inuyasha's leg and looked up at him sadly.
"Don't send me away. I wanna stay with you and my new mommy!"
"Shippo," Inuyasha smiled patiently, "you need to get some sleep. I'll come and get you later so you won't have to sleep alone, okay pup?" Shippo's eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.
"Feel better mommy," Shippo whispered, hugging Kagome's arm, then hoping down to the floor again. "I'll go right to bed, just like you wanted me to Inuaysha. See! I'm going!"
"I can't leave you," Sango admitted quietly after Shippo had left. "I wouldn't feel right abandoning Kagome just to get some sleep."
"She'll be fine with me and Kaede," Inuaysha growled, beginning to get impatient, "please respect my wishes for once. You guys need sleep so go and sleep already!" Sango nodded and allowed Miroku to take her hand and lead her away from Kaede's hut and towards her sleeping quarters. She felt a little wary, just going to bed and leaving Inuyasha and Kagome alone, but no one seemed to be questioning the hanyou's motives except for her. He'd know better then to try anything tonight anyway if he knew what was good for him. She realized they had stopped walking and looked up at Miroku's tired expression.
"Stop worrying yourself Sango. Kaede will heal Kagome and we can all go back to finding the shards in a few days. Everything will be the way it was before all this crap happened." His expression softened into a more adoring one as he gazed down at her. "Well, maybe not everything will be the same, but the changes are for the better.............right?"
Sango's eyes locked with his and a small smile graced her lips. "You seem to be right for once Houshi." Her gaze travelled down his body and back to his eyes again. "I'm still a bit frightened though. Will you stay with me for awhile?" Miroku frowned slightly. Sango was never afraid of anything except maybe seeing her brother and possibly friends die. What did she have to be afraid of?...............oh!
The meaning behind her words hit him like a brick wall and grinned like an idiot at her. "I'd be delighted to guard you, Lady Sango, from any of those big bad monsters lurking out in the dark. I'll keep you safe..........." He had already claimed her lips before they had even managed to get inside the hut where Sango slept and the demon slayer found she didn't really mind all that much. They broke away from each other to catch their breath and Sango sauntered backwards through the doorway of the hut with a seductive smirk on her face.
"Coming?"
Inuyasha laid Kagome down on the pallet near the fire, as Kaede instructed and the old healer prodded and poked at Kagome, inspecting her carefully. "Can ye see even a little bit, child?" she asked the half-sleeping miko.
"No. I can't see anything, but the black. I'm sorry for being such a pain in the butt," Kagome sighed.
"Nonsense child. It gives an old woman something to do for the next couple days." Kagome giggled and discreetly felt around on the floor until Inuyasha noticed and gripped her hand with his. He knew how scared she must feel. She was keeping up a happy face for everyone because they were so worried about her. Kaede finally got up and pulled down a pot of herbs from one of the many shelves Inuyasha had built for her for one of her birthdays. It had been one of their first glimpses at his nice side.
Mixing some of the dried herbs in a bowl, she added a drop or two of another bottles and mixed the concoction into a fine paste. "Here," she said, passing the bowl to Inuyasha, "spread this over her eyes. Ye shall be in charge of guarding her tonight. Once the morning comes, I'll see what else I can do for ye." Inuyasha nodded and offered a smile of appreciation.
"I appreciate it." Kaede handed him another flask that was filled to the brim.
"Have her drink lots of water and re-apply the stuff I gave ye every few hours." Inuyasha watched the old woman leave the two alone in the hut and remembered a time when he had once hated her. Now she was a good friend to him and his comrades. He turned his attention back to Kagome and brushed hair out of her face.
"Did you hear everything Kaede said, Kagome?" She nodded slightly and yawned.
"I'm tired," she said quietly, squeezing his hand.
"I just have to put this medicine stuff over your eyes and we can go to sleep, okay?"
"Hurry up then," Kagome smiled. He pulled the petite girl into his lap and felt her tense in surprise when he kissed her. He had to remember she couldn't see him. She kissed him eagerly and felt herself trembling when he pulled back,
"Here, drink this," he ordered, pressing the flask into her hand. Managing to find the drinking end, Kagome gulped down some of the bitter water and spluttered it down the front of herself and Inuyasha. "Hey. Hey, calm down. It's probably just medicated or something," Inuyasha reassured her, seeing her disgusted look and taking the flask back.
"You drink it then," she growled.
"I'm not the one who can't see," Inuyasha teased.
"We could change that," she challenged. He rolled his eyes, knowing her threat could be semi-serious.
"Feh. Let's just finish this." He laid Kagome back on her bedding again and leaned over her to gently spread the paste over each of her eyelids.
"It's cold," she whispered, shifting beneath him unintentionally in a way that caused him to intake his breath sharply. Inuyasha had to remind himself that she wasn't feeling well and she was blind, so now was not one of the best times to be aroused by her underneath him.
"Kagome," he said, clenching his teeth, "please refrain from rubbing yourself there until I'm finished with this." Seeing her cheeks go red, he laughed slightly at her mumbled apology. "I didn't say I minded," he growled softly into her ear, "I just said wait till I'm finished with this." Her cheeks burned an even brighter red, but her lips curled a coy smile non-the-less. After applying the paste over the rest of her eyes, Inuyasha leaned over and kissed the tip of Kagome's nose. "All done."
He bit back a groan as her hands moved along his body and he held her wrists, stopping her before he was no longer able to. "We need to get some sleep," he admitted reluctantly, "as much as I'd like to do this tonight.........I don't think you should."
"Spoilsport," Kagome pouted and wrapped her arms around her mate's waist, "you know, I never got to mark your neck........."
"Another night my love. Another night," the hanyou grinned. He put out most of the fire and snuggled down with Kagome under a light blanket. "You'll be all right. Just wait and see. Tomorrow, you'll be good as new." Kagome snuggled in closer against his body and clasped his hand in hers.
"I hope so.........," she whispered into the darkness.
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Author: Well, that was a very interesting, fluffy chapter, was it not? I don't know whether to be happy for Kagome because she got her Inuyasha back or mad cause the annoying prick of a hanyou didn't die. I guess I'll be happy if you guys are. You are happy right? ::sees the readers eyes shifting back and forth as the slowly back away:: RIGHT?!
Sephiroth: ::grips her shoulders and pulls her into a hug to calm her:: Now, now. Be nice to the readers. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Author: ::sighs and leans against Sephiroth sadly:: I just feel a little down and unappreciated right now. Like there's a little rain cloud over my head that follows me everywhere.
Sephiroth: ::looks hopeful:: I could cheer you up.......
Author: ::growls angrily and pushes him away:: I don't need this right now.
Sephiroth: ::sighs and looks at the ground::
Author: I'm sorry everyone. I'm depressed about my fanfiction right now and I'm not sure why. Thank you everyone for the fantastic reviews. Most of you anyway. ::mutters:: Stupid Mr. Flames. I would like to thank SilverTailz for being my inspiration for this chapter. She encouraged me to right lots and continue this story when I wasn't really feeling up to it. All of you readers out there are greatly appreciated.
Sephiroth: Unlike me..... ::pouts::
Author: ::fingers her wedding ring thoughtfully:: Well, I hope all of you liked this chapter and give nice long reviews on what you thought and what parts were good and bad. I love you all! ::huggles readers and gives each one a giant chocolate chip cookie:: Now I must be off to try and cheer me and my new husband up.
Sephiroth: ::grins:: Shall we?
Author: ::nods and follows him out to the car:: I get to pick the restaurant this time. ::waves:: See you all later! Bai bai! :D
(For any of you confused about my marryness then read the authors notes of "Moogles!" in my "Ashnat Productions" account.)