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"Battle Against the Dark Hearts"

By Night Youkai

Chapter 9

After Kagome was released from the hospital wing Inuyasha moved her into his room at the top of the tower. No one dared say anything fearing what the hanyou might do to him or her. The nightmares kept haunting Kagome and it would set her magic off to go wild. Since Inuyasha was only half human he did only needed able 3 or 4 hours sleep. So he was there for her to chase away the darkness of her dreams and clam the wild magic with his own. He followed her almost everywhere to insure the youkai would not take her again. He still refused to eat in the great hall so instead he would walk her to and from every meal. At the times he was not with her, he would run though the Dark forest searching for any and all information on the dark one and his youkai allies.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome stared at the sleeping hanyou. The soft candlelight reflected off his raven locks. It was the night of the new moon and his human body needed more sleep. Her heart melted at the sight of the sleeping boy.

"Inuyasha?" He shifted slightly at the sound of her voice. "Inuyasha please wake up." His eye obeyed the soft command.

"Kagome are you alright? Did you have another dream?" He sat up instantly, concern shown brightly in his violet eyes. Kagome sat up in his bed, which he insisted she take while he slept on the floor so he could stand guard.

"No it's not a dream, but a weird feeling, like a shadow is getting closer. I really think we should talk to Harry and the others. They are apart of this too; we can't fight this by ourselves. She was scared and is showed in her sapphire eyes.

" Feh. Don't you trust me to protect you?" there was a hint of hurt in his voice. He had been avoiding talking to the humans. Despite what Kagome thought he didn't trust them. He could protect his mate with out their help.

"Of course I trust you it's just that . . ." she turned her head away from his questioning eyes. How could she explain to her best friend that she had fallen in love with him. The dangers that seem to haunt them was getting closer and she did want anything to happen to him. They had been through too much to lose him now. Her dreams no longer haunted just her sleep but now haunted her while she was awake. These visions would be of Inuyasha battling a shadow and her powerless to do anything to help. The Inuyasha would seem to be losing and there was blood everywhere soon the shadow would swallow him hole and she would wake up screaming.

" Inuyasha you're my best friend and I don't want you to get hurt or worst." A tear slid down her cheek and a prefect blue diamond fell gently on the bed. He was blown away by her words. She was afraid for him, she care for him, but he didn't dare hope she loved him. Who could love a half- breed freak like him? He got up and sat up on the bed. The candlelight made her look like an angel of sorrow who needed to be protected and cherished. He brushed away the tears that wanted to fall and wrapped his arms around her fighting off the chill of the night. She was the only one his heart would ever let him love; she was his mate. He held her close taking in the scent of wild strawberries and she melted in to his embrace.

"Silly wench. Nothing is gonna' happen to me. Anyways I was waiting till you were better before we talk to Potter." So one little white lie won't hurt.

"I'm better now so we'll talk to them tomorrow." She yawned and she let sleep finally over take her. She snuggled into his warm strong are and settled into a deep sleep. Inuyasha was glad she couldn't see the blush that head his faces bright red.

"Your wish in my command my mate."

*****

"Well Harry it doesn't look like you'll ever get Kagome alone to ask about her kidnapping. Inuyasha is keeping her all to himself." Ron and Harry made there way thought the yard and headed toward the library where they were to meet up with Hermione.

"Well I can see why he's doing it. She's his only friend. I bet in a way his only family." Harry could empathize with the demon. He too had friends who he thought of as his family and this castle as his home. The Weasleys would always be his family and the dursely an unfortunate relation he was forced upon. He would do anything to protect and defend his family and home.

"I understand that Harry, but they're sleeping in the same room! Don't you think that's a bit much?" Both boys were blushing now. The whole school knew this even the teachers, but no one said a thing about it. Actually it seemed to be a mutual decision. The first night Kagome was released from the hospital wing she had a nightmare.

~*~~*~~*~Flash back~*~~*~

Kagome had waked up screaming in terror and her magic was out of control trying to protect her.

"INUYASHA! HELP ME! INUYASHA SAVE ME PLEASE!" Her screaming woke the whole tower and her magic locked most of the doors and furniture was flying. Professor McGonagall tried to calm the poor girl but Kagome was blind to her presence.

"ROARRR!KAGOME! I'M COMING!" There was a loud crash at the top of the tower as Inuyasha used a huge sword to break down the door that had been lock be the wild magic. He ran down the stairs at top speed knocking over other students as he made his way to Kagome. When he reached Kagome's room every one standing around up and left. McGonagall was sitting on the bed still trying calm Kagome as the magic was getting more and more out of control.

"MOVE CAT!" Inuyasha growled as soon as she move he scooped Kagome up into his arms and her screaming had stopped. Once she was calm and awake he spoke loud enough for all to hear. " Kagome get your thins you're staying with me from now on." He glares around the room as if daring then to stand up against him. Everyone was stunned with shock when Kagome calm said.

"Ok." And began to pack.

~*~~*~~*~End flash back~*~~*~~*~

"I think it might be a little it extreme but Ron he is a demon protecting someone very important to him I mean I would do the same if I was him."

"Well if it isn't Saint Potter and Hand-Me-Down Weasley." Ron and Harry came to a halt and became annoyed to see Malfoy and his two buffoons walking towards them. Malfoy and Harry were complete opposites. To Harry's jet-black hair and happy good nature was Malfoy's Blondish cold somewhat evil soul. Harry fought to save live while his rival work to destory lives. What more could you want in an enemy.

"What do you want Malfoy?" Growled Harry.

" Heard you ran to the rescue of Kagome only to be beaten to the job by a Freak! You're slipping Potter. No more hero's welcome for you." Sneer Malfoy as he waited for potter retaliation. He was ready to hex him into oblivion but the remarks never came. Both Gryffindors seem to be frozen. " What's the Matter Potter cat got your tongue? You're not so tough. I bet I could beat that demon blind folded."

"GRRRR. Is That so? Care to try it Ferret face?" a low voice growled from behind him. Malfoy felt the blood drain from his already pale face, as he turned to come face to face with Inuyasha. "I'm waiting come on defeat me." He smirked.

"Inuyasha! Stop that! We have more important things to do than pick fights with other students." Kagome's gentle scolding had the moody hanyou backing down as she stepped out from be hind him. Malfoy couldn't help but feel a slight blush creep up into his cheeks. Despite the fact she was one of potter's friends and the fact she was a Gryffindor he too had a crush on the raven-haired beauty. For some reason she had always been kind to him and he felt a warm beating in his heart. He had grown jealous of the hanyou these passed few weeks. He wished it were him that had saved Kagome. His blood boiled to know that she was living with the dog-boy.

"Feh the ferret dissevered it. Beside he's not much of a fighter, he runs at the sight of danger."

"Leave him alone or else" she shot him I'll-sit-you-till-doom's-day look. And he backed down instantly. "Sorry for bothering you Draco." She gave the blonde Slytherin a soft smile and then turn to her fellow Gryffindors. " Harry, Ron, can we talk its kind of important." She asked sending them a sweet pleading smile. All five human hearts melted at the sight. Inuyasha growled only loud for the male to hear and back off.

'She's my mate they have no right to look at her that way' he thought to himself.

* Well did you tell her that? * Argued his inner voice.

'Who the hell are you?'

* Your human half*

'Human half what do you mean?'

* Well you I'm your rational thinking I'm the one that keep you sane and the world safe from your power. *

' Well what about my youkai half?'

* He's not much on conversation believe me. *

~Girls mate! Kills human males near mate! Make pups! ~

* See what I mean? *

'Good point. Anyways Kagome should know she's mine I protect her and care for her.'

~ MATE! MATE! MATE! ~

* Down boy! Well if you don't tell her how you feel she'll find some one who will. And you'll lose her fast. *

"Inuyasha we're going to the library come on." He was knocked out of his inner battle by Kagome's sweet voice. Then he followed in a not so quiet manner, growling at passer by, mostly boys. Leaving Malfoy behind with one thought.

'I'll get even with that demon and saint Potter and then Kagome will be mine.'

A/N: Merry X-mas everyone! I'll be leaving for the holidays so it'll be awhile before my next post.

Inuyasha: YAY! I get to be in charge! I'm going to write the next few chapters while the lazy youkai is gone.

N Y: oh no you don't! I'm taking you with me!

Inuyasha: What?!

Kagome: Might invited us to spend the holidays with her and her pack. So I said yes ^_^

Inuyasha: why? I want to write the story! * pouts*

N Y: after the last time you took over my story no way. Besides it'll be fun. Oh look here are some of my cuosin her to pick us up.

Little Night: PUPPY! * runs and jumps on the hanyou*

Big Night: Hey Cuz ready to go? Wow a dog pup! * towers over inuyasha*

Inuyasha: gulp* hi ^_^''

Kagome: thanks for reading

N Y: keep reviewing!

ALL: Happy Holidays! See you when the sun goes down!