Helle everybody. Yes, I have finally returned, and all I have to say is will you ever forgive me? I have a reason, really I do. For those of you who didn't know, my internet was temporarily shut off. Things still haven't cleared up yet, so updates will be few and far between so bear with me ok? There will be more, it'll just take some time. Thank you for your patience. Now on with the fic...
Summary- Kagome is a librarian that gets pulled into the world of darkness. Strange things begin to happen after she meets a vampire. Will her world have a storybook ending? Or will it end in tragedy?
Disclaimer- me no own...you no sue!
Recap-
Though it was inevitable; Kagome had mixed feelings on him coming by. Every time he showed up, something out of the ordinary occurred. It could only be speculated as to what mysterious adventure would happen tonight
There had been many a time that she had been able to somewhat sense what the future would bring, and what they were telling her now was suspiciously ill. The last time her fortune was this bad was when her last boyfriend called to visit. Of course it turned out to be the last visit he would ever make anywhere, except to the morgue. She hadn't hailed serious the warning then. Never again would she make that same mistake, but she had a feeling that this wouldn't end the same as the last time.
Not only was she stronger, and in more control of her gifts, but oddly enough, Kagome had doubts that they would effect Sesshomaru the same way they had Kagewaki. The beautiful giant had powers of his own as displayed during their late night glide the night before. This didn't mean that she could completely relax though. It WAS Sesshomaru she would be facing. He wasn't exactly someone you would relax your guard around.
Kagome continued to gaze out her living room window. Drapes be damned, she wanted to see the face of her proverbial enemy before he trespassed onto her sanctuarial grounds. It was bad enough that she apparently had to share the library with him, but her apartment would remain under her control!
As much as she hated to admit it, this little event had to take place. There were too many holes in her evaluation of him. For instance, why did he only appear after dark? Why was he always frequenting the library? How did he know that she was a virgin, and what did her sex life have to do with anything? Why did that creature hate him so much? This last question left a bitter taste in her mind. For whatever reason, the creature hated Sesshomaru, and now was following her. So many questions that demanded answers, but no one to ask yet.
Kagome sighed, leaving a light fog on her window. She went through a mental checklist of the many weapons presently on her person, and how easily accessible they were. 'It's sad when you have to pack more heat for a meeting than a soldier going into combat!' It vaguely reminded her of a few mob movies she had seen. She chuckled out loud. 'Oh yeah, I can just picture the jolly white giant falling victim to a 'St. Valentines Day massacre' redo!'
Continuing to bask in the absurdity of her thoughts, Kagome watched as the sun began it's decent below the horizon. 'He'll be here soon, I just hope that I'm prepared for whatever may come.' The sun finally completed it's descent beneath the horizon. Inuyasha could practically feel the anticipation thick within the atmosphere. His men were effected by it, almost as much as he himself was. There was something big in the works, and he would be a part of it. Inuyasha stood as the dying embers of the day were snuffed out by the oppressing darkness.
"You goin after that chick?" Kouga cautiously approached his leader and comrade. Of the three centuries spent with Inuyasha, Kouga knew when to tread lightly in his presence, and now was one of those times. The ominous feeling that had descended upon him only hours after he had returned from shopping had given reason to his caution. There was only one occasion that he could remember ever having this sensation, and that had been a momentous night. The night that the war of wolves had broken out.
It was this night that Kouga had grown to respect Inuyasha. Ever since his turning, he had roamed from city to city trying to unite the wolves. There had been many needless attacks, and many new wolves found themselves lost. It was much like how he had felt when he was first turned, until he met Inuyasha. In the beginning they had fought constantly over feeding grounds, and other such territories; but it had become obvious that they would better survive by forming a pack.
They began trying to enlighten other wolves to the advantages of existing in a synchronized pack with an elder to govern them, but none would listen. At the time, their radical ideas made the older wolves anxious. War had then broken out, between the elders and this young 'new' generation. Inuyasha quickly gained allies of new wolves that wished to be a part of something greater than they were. Most quickly accepted the idea of forming packs, and did so. The elders, who were accustomed to being rogue, fought viciously. In the end, the younger generation triumphed.
The result of such a bloodbath was the interconnected packs, or 'covens', that spread all over the world. Inuyasha became leader by way of a series of battles. There was a tournament held, and the only rule was that you couldn't kill your opponent. Those who did were immediately disqualified, and in many instances, exiled.
Kouga returned from his musings when Inuyasha turned to him.
"I think I might have to. She may be involved in this bad feeling I have."
"You mean other than the gashes you have that have yet to heal?"
Inuyasha chuckled. "Yes, other than those. I thought that would have been obvious." He chuckled again. Sometimes his friend could be the densest creature he had ever had the displeasure of crossing paths with.
"Not that obvious. Whatever this chick is, can't be good for your health. Not even a wolf has been able to wound you this bad, and now you're going after her, when she's associated with your enemy Sesshomaru? You do have a death wish don't you?"
"Sometimes I wander Kouga; sometimes I wander." Inuyasha stood with one last glance at Kouga before turning back to where the sun once was. "If I don't come back Kouga, you know what to do?"
Kouga started. He didn't know how to reply to what sounded so much like a dying wish. It wasn't like Inuyasha to be so dramatic. "What you talkin' bout dog-breath. Hell if I haven't been able to rid the world of you, then there's no way in hell some human's gonna. You're too stubborn to die like that anyway."
"I hope you're right Kouga, but just in case?"
"Yeah Inu, I know what to do. Don't worry about the pack. You go do what you need to, so you can hurry up and get back." Inuyasha gave a quick nod and without looking back, took off in the direction of the city.
Kouga watched as his friend disappeared. They had been through so much together. Not once in his long life was he as scared as he was now. Whatever was coming was going to be big and dangerous.
"Be safe my friend." Kagome caught a quick glance of pristine white before it disappeared beneath her window, into her building. She took a deep steadying breath, and prepared herself for what was to come. 'Let's get this party started'.
The knock on her door set a full array of emotions swirling inside her. She calmly crossed the threshold to the barrier. The hand on the knob was shaking slightly as she turned it. The chain-lock remained fastened for emergency purposes.
Once it was cracked enough to allow a decent view of her visitor, a deep sensuous voice caressed her ears.
"You're afraid."
Two simple words and her heart felt like it would skip a beat. 'What the hell happened to all my damn training and coaching? Two words and I become mush!' She took another calming breath, not yet daring to speak. Not because she didn't have words to say, but because she didn't trust her voice at the moment.
The feel of her wrist blades carefully concealed in her light blazer gave her enough confidence to peak at the only creature too ever invoke such emotions.
There he stood dressed in what appeared to be a black dress shirt, accompanied with a pair of black slacks. His hair hung loose, like always, and his golden eyes shone with the furry of the sun in the dim lighting of the outer hall. When she remembered to breathe, she gave a short nod, and released the only thing barring his entrance.
With the chain-lock released, the creature of nightmares was allowed into her home, again. As before, she offered him a place to sit, not yet saying a word. He remained in her doorway, drowning her in his intense gaze.
"You smell of wolf."
She was taken aback by the statement. 'What the hell? Wolf?' Voice given strength by her confusion, she finally spoke.
"Wolf?" Well what do you think? Send me a review or e-mail and tell me about it ne? I know this was a sucky place to end it, but there is just too much action that didn't fit into the slow beat of this chapter. Besides, I figured that if you could wait this long for me to update, a little more time for action should be a cinch right? Well here are the review responses.
BelleDayNight- Hey Belle, sorry it's taking me so long, but you know the story. I had Kagome stab Inu because she thought he was going to hurt her for slapping him. Rember, she was kind of paranoid. Hell, I would do the same thing in that situation. .. Anywho, thank you for updating so frequently, and also for updating, though I feel I must chastise you. You've started more fics and you are still trying to finish up at least four. You really are trying to work yourself to death aren't you? J/K well I must be off for now, thank you again for reviewing.
Jjah-Jjah- Thank you. I know my chapters are short, but I AM working on that…really I am . Anywho, thank you for reviewing, and I look forward to hearing from you again.
AnImEfReAk81- I must agree with you. Fics where Sesshy's trying to rip Kag's head off one day and then the next he's trying to jump her bones really really get on my nerves as well. I must congratulate you…so far you have been the longest review I've ever received and for that you get a cookie. .. I must say that of many of the vamp movies and books I've read I must admit that Memnoch the Devil, Tale of the Body Thief, and Queen of the damned have got to be some of the works I've gotten my inspiration from. Anne Rice is my fav all time author, and I tried to see into their world, though without jumping right into it like she does, that way I keep my originality. Their world will come more into the open later on, but I guess I find it best to keep people anxious for a small period of time. Helps with the suspense. Well thank you for reviewing, and I look forward to hearing from you again.
Animedemon21- Sorry it's taking me so long between updates, but if you've read my AU at the top; then you know why. I've updated though, and I do believe the puppy-dog eyes were really unnecessary, they did help you cause out some, so more power to you I guess. Thank you for reviewing.
BlueEyedDemon90- Yes, in this fic, Kouga and Inu are friends, and I've even given them a history, or at least hinted to it slightly. I'm glad you like my story, though it's gotten almost completely away from what I had in mind when I started. -.-; allas, the show must go on. Amywho, thank you for reviewing and I look forward to hearing from you again.
Anna- Yes, I believe you had the saying correct. I know better than to rush a monster with so many layers such as what I've created. To think when I started this, I had a specific plat line, and now I've come up with historically accurate histories for almost every character, and am trying to incorperate it into their personalities and mannerisms. Hehehe. So much work, anyways thank you for reviewing.
Fushigi Wolf- I'm a big Kouga fan myself, and she will meat him…I just haven't gotten that far with my planning yet. It's all pretty much going chapter by chapter right now. I know how I want it to end…it's all just a matter of getting there. .;; Anywho thank you for reviewing.
ForeverHaunted7- Touch my mouse and I'll bite you…touch the L key and you'll have to answer to my mouse…he'll bite you then . As for their later relationship, I will pair them up, but right now, I'm just trying to get them on a less tense plane. Their so uptight around each other.
Paige50- I will explain…Inuyasha had always been fighting with Sesshomaru, and the reason is because Sessh had a hand in the demise of Kikyo, whom Kagome looks like…hard to explain without giving away too much. Anywho, that is why everyone finds it understandable that Inu would be following Kagome around, especially since she's been hanging around Sesshomaru. Have I somewhat cleared the mess for you?
Night of the Raven- LOL . I updated.
Demonswty- Hey, guess what…I updated again. . J/K. I take it you liked Kag openning a little can of whoopass? What am I asking, everybody loves that! . Anywho, thank you for reviewing.
Sesshomaru's Goddess- Yes histories will be revealed…thought when that will be is beyond me, and I would tell you what will be happening…..as soon as I figure that out. .;;. Thank you for reviewing and I look forward to hearing from you again.
Lady Rebecca- NOOOO not the evil dust bunnies!!! Oh the horror!! xx;;
InsanexPhsycho- question….How in the hell do daggers remind you of almost getting hit by a car? o.0
Tigris- Hehehe, I've always loved it when they have a kick ass kagome. I've just made her a bit realistic . The knives give her a more unique charisma, other than guns, and since it's a bit obvious when you carry around a sword. Daggers are more conventional and concealable. That, and they are a lot easier to learn how to use. .