Yet Another Cinderella Tale, Sort Of Chapter 7: The Run, an inuyasha fanfic

M-Chan: YES! I finally did it! I over come my writers block AND typed this chapter in one weekend!

Nerwen: gets nervous and…um…. she's really sorry she took so long.

M-Chan: I am? Oh yea! I am.

Nerwen: Her stupidity will get her killed some day, I swear…..

Yet Another Cinderella Tale….Sort of

Chapter Seven- The Run

KAGOME'S P.O.V.

What can I say?

I'm a bitch, life's a bitch.

You know what they say, nobody dies a virgin; in the end life screws us all.

Seriously though, I'm not about to go on a rant about how my friends shouldn't have thrown me a party and that I don't feel guilty. Because when it comes to brass tax, it was a sweet idea and I feel terrible. I honestly don't know what to say.

Inuyasha only approached me two hours ago. I saw Miroku only and half hour ago, but alas, I made sure he didn't see me. All I could think about is how hellish school is going to be. I could easily avoid Sango, Jakotsu, Yuki, and Bankotsu but I have classes with Miroku.

Please excuse my very un-lady like language when I say: FUCK.

Grr. I'm so confused right now. The jewel, my friends, how I cant keep my mind off of my infamous online crush. The writers of the movie "You Got Mail" will be glad to hear about this one. Who falls in love within a matter of weeks? Well apparently I do. Hey Romeo and Juliet got married the day after they met.

Maybe my mind is just in a false sense of security because something really good (in this case a guy) actually happened under the rule of Naraku. Or maybe I'm just a stupid high school girl, with a crush. All I know is that I can't stop thinking about him.

Maybe taking that computer class wasn't so pointless after all.

I was walking through a park, quite a ways from my house, or should I say new house?

I pulled my cap on my head down over my eyes more. I moved in with Keade today, with out Kagura or Naraku's knowledge (or permission for that mater). Need less to say they probably noticed something was up when the house wasn't clean and dinner wasn't made. To bad, I could really give shit at the moment.

"Screw it all," I muttered.

"Ditching your friends and running away in the same day, never knew you had it in you," I looked up.

"I'm sorry, I forgot since when do you care?" I asked the black-haired male. "Now either that's some impressive dye or someone's human tonight." The smirk on my face could easily be seen. "Now tell me, earlier today was I getting stronger, or did you just fall because you were getting weaker?"

He said nothing, go figure.

"Ohhh, is Inuyasha scared to be out tonight with the big baddies on the lose?" Okay pissing people off isn't my favorite thing, unless it's this guy. He had no response he just glared at me.

"I'll be leaving now," I said with a fake sweet smile. I started to walk away form him.

"How long are you going to avoid your friends?" He asked. I turned and began to walk backwards.

"What does it matter to you?" I asked.

"Why do you always do that?" he asked. I stopped dead in my tracks.

"Do what?"

"Turn and walk away when someone's trying to help you?"

"First of all," I started, getting madder by the minute "I walk away because I don't need help and second of all, who do you think you are to give it?" he had no response, to late I was on a roll "Why are you trying to help me instead of biting my head off? Why are you even talking to me? If I weren't friends with Sango, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. So why don't you just leave me alone?" I started at him. Inuyasha looked a bit stunned from my outburst. Can you blame him? Little quiet Kagome didn't feel like being quiet anymore.

"Why do you hate me so much?" He asked, was that actual concern in his eyes?

"You ridiculed me everyday for a year after my father died remember?" Lord Knows I do. "That and I have no reason to like you."

"You don't know that!"

"HOW DO YOU FIGURE!" Now I'm pissed. "Quite acting like you're my friend and just leave me alone, you ignorant, self absorbed, jack-ass!"

"I hope I'm not interrupting something," I froze my blood ran cold. That voice. No, he can't know. Know that in a few hours the jewel…

"Naraku," I growled glaring at him "Why are you here?"

"Now, now why aren't you at home?" I just stared at him, my loathing and hatred running think in my veins. "I'm going to take you home, I need that jewel you are going to possess in a few hours."

"You'll never get your greasy hands on it, you bastard" I growled. I glance at the surprise look at Inuyasha's face. Clueless. And even though I hate the guy… I have to warn him.

"Leave." Apparently boy wonder isn't used to taking orders. I turned to him, hoping he saw the fear in my eyes "Go. Home"

"No way in hell" SHIT. Damn it all. He doesn't know what he's getting into.

"Come, Come now Kagome you know very well that I will" Naraku spat out, picking up were our conversation left off.

I was scared. Anyone could see it. What? Shouldn't I be?

My breathing increased as Naraku and I continued our stare-off.

"Although," the filthy bastard continued "Your friend would make good…leverage"

"You wouldn't" I managed to grit through my teeth.

"Try me," I froze again. I knew Naraku was pissed. I also knew he would stop at nothing until he got what he wanted. And as much as I loathe Inuyasha, I can't allow him to get hurt on my accord.

"Fine" I said in defeat, knowing that tonight was going to be hell of all hells.

"Kagome, don't go with that creep," Was that concern in his voice?

The next few moments went so fast. Naraku lunged at an unprepared Inuyasha, most likely in an attempt to shut Inuyasha up. And I know from experience that when Naraku goes after you, it's going to hurt. I remember not thinking when I stepped in front of Inuyasha. I also remember doubling over in pain after I heard a series of loud cracks.

The last thing I remember is passing out, while staring into Naraku's cold, icy eyes.

My head is spinning. Too many shots can do that to you.

…

Wait…I don't drink.

My memory began to fade back into my mind.

Ugh, that bastard.

Wait, where am I?

I slowly opened my eyes to the warm sight in front of me. Oh, no. Anywhere but here. Please don't tell me I'm where I think I am….

Shit. The pictures confirm it. I'm at Inuyasha's house. But how did I get here? And where's Naraku? I know that Inuyasha couldn't beat him so then who did?

I banished the questions from my brain and tried to sit up. Pain reeked through my chest and pushed me back down. I glanced down. Yup I'm all bandaged up.

I must look like hell.

I sat up again, more slowly this time to relieve myself from the pain.

I can't be here. No not if Naraku knows where I am. I need to go somewhere, some place where no one would look for me.

I got it.

I walked slowly out of the living room. I didn't want to draw attention to myself at all. I made my way around the house (not knowing where I was going) and eventually found the front door. I quietly slipped out side.

My first breath of fresh air brought a second wind. I started a brisk walk down the street; I glanced at the street sign to discover which way I needed to go.

I know I needed to go somewhere secretive, some place where Naraku couldn't find me but someone else (most likely Miroku) could.

Think woman think. Where could I go?

…

I think I got it! The old park by Sango's house. Miroku and I spar there all the time. Perfect. Near the end of the park, there a small but dense ground of trees. Not so much a forest but a large gathering of trees perfect for hiding.

I entered cautiously and looked around. Call it freezing my ass off or call it nerves either one doesn't change the fact that I wanted a fire. I went against the idea for obvious reasons.

I checked my watch. 10:30. Great, I left Keade's at around nine-ish and I didn't walk that long before I met up with Inuyasha. Great, just fucking great.

My mind began to wonder about Naraku….

What will he do? No doubt he'll stop at nothing to get the jewel. Would he hurt Keade? Or Sango or Miroku? Oh gods. I hope.

It's my entire fault.

If I just would have kept a low profile and stayed at Kagura's, maybe then I could have snuck out and ran away with Keade and the jewel. But no, stupid me had to make a big scene about leaving and I got my ass kicked. The world just loves me today dunnit?

Damn it.

All my thoughts are going back to Naraku.

I can't have him hurt the people I care about. He shouldn't hurt anyone anymore. I just wish…I wish here could be a way to stop him. But what are wishes? I eased my body onto a clearing and sighed. I pushed Naraku to the back of my head. The best thing to do for my friends right now is lay extremely low until morning. And hopefully they'll be save and I can start running.

Running. I don't want to run. I don't want to go over seas. I want to graduate with my friends. I want to be able to do all the little things I was never able to do. I want to find a decent guy who can make me smile. Just like that Tetsu-.

I fell asleep. Of course I didn't realize I fell asleep until I actually woke up.

Now how I woke up wasn't so pleasant.

Pain ripped through my lower side abdomen like a freshly lit fire. I felt my eyes glaze over as a gasped in pain. My hands unintentionally found my side as another wave of agony washed over my body. What was second seemed like hours, as the pain never sub-sided. I managed not to scream, but the tears of pain washed over my face.

I felt warm liquid run through my fingers as my side finally reached its breaking point and tore itself open. The blood flowed freely onto my shirt as the pain seemed to intensive even more. This was beyond anything I had ever felt. It seemed like the rushes of pain and waves of blood would never stop coming.

It didn't.

A bright pink light erupted from my wound. I tried to glance at it through my tear filled eyes. A bright pink ball, no larger then a marble slowly began dripping out of my body.

Even once the whole jewel was out; my body still trembled in pain.

I slowly grasped for the jewel.

I felt my cold, blood stained fingers encircle the warm object.

Blood still flowed out of my wound; I gave another painful sigh as my eyelids became heavy. I gave a quick glance to my watch; 12 AM, to the dot.

My head was spinning because of how much blood I lost.

I fell unconscious, still bleeding. Still in pain.

M-Chan: laughs evilly HAHAHAHAHAHA! It's done! No not the story just this incredibly semi-important chapter.

Nerwen: idiot……