Matters of the Heart
It had been a week since Kagome had been taken, and Malhavoc was still disturbed by his sudden feelings towards Kagome. He hadn't felt emotions like this in a century or so... and the way she seemed so relaxed all the time...He would get a better idea of what to do tonight, when he talked to her again...
"What is with me?" Kagome asked herself, laying on the bed in the robe Mal had given her. She still had nothing to wear underneath it, but she felt as if she didnt need anything where Mally was concerned... "Why is it so easy being around him? Even when I'm naked, I don't feel embarrassed or anything... And why do I keep blushing whenever i think of him? Whenever I see that smile... Could it be? No... I can't be in love... can I? With someone I just met a week ago? That would be silly... right?
She stopped and stared at the ceiling for a while, until she heard a knock on the door...
'Only one thing to do... I must face her... tell her how I feel' Malhavoc thought as he stood outside Kagomes room... He took a deep breath, let it out, and said "Here goes nothing" and knocked at the door...
"Come in"
He slid the door open, then stepped inside... She was weraing that robe, he noticed, and as he looked he saw she hadnt bothered to close up the front... It was his turn to blush... Kagome looked confused for a bit, then looked down at her exposed body, and tied the robe, smiling and blushing...
"Yes? You wanted to see me?" She smiled as she sat down on the bed...
He walked over and sat down next to her on the bed, catching a whiff of her scent... Lovely...
His heart started racing again, and he tried to keep his composure...
"How long have I had you under my care, my dear?"
She smiled... "A week, I think."
He nodded. "Have you ever heard of Nightingale Syndrome?"
She tilted her head, and nodded slowly "Yes...I read about it in a book once... Isn't it where a nurse or doctor falls in love with a patient they are caring for?"
"yes"
"Oh... I see...OH!" Kagome looked deep into Mal's green eyes, and rested a hand on his shoulder...
"Mally?" The elf took a deep breath, and Kagome continued... "It seems the feeling is mutual."
At her words, the elf leaned in and kissed the young girls lips gently, and the tension he had been feeling melted away...
'So soft' he thought to himself 'her lips are so soft and gentle'
Kagome closed her eyes, and the kiss seemed to last an eternity...
Presently Mal seperated from Kagome, a smile on both their faces... He hugged her to him gently, and she didnt care that the robe had fallen open...
'He doesnt look it, but he's so strong.. and yet so gentle... Why couldn't inuyasha be gentle like this?'
Elsewhere
"Inuyasha!"
The dog demon looked up slowly, into the face of his rival, Kouga.
"Yeah? What do YOU want?" Inuyasha snarled.
"Where's Kagome?"
"She's not here, you flea-bitten wolf..."
Kouga huffed... "Fine... I guess I do have something to talk to you about, though.."
"Spill it and get lost."
"Seems that the nearby demons have been ousted by the sudden appearance of a new castle... and I think even you knows what that means.."
Inu stood up quickly and clenched his fist... "That means Naraku! Well, whatdya know... you ARE useful for somethin', Kouga"
Kouga smirked "Yeah, thanks mutt... I got better things to do than waste my time with you if Kagome isnt here... Catch ya later, muttface"
And with his typical whirlwind, Kouga was off... Just then Miroku and Sango walked up... "Was that Kouga?" Sango asked...
"Yeah, that baka was here..." Miroku looked shocked...
"What? and no fight?"
"He says that a castle has showed up nearby, and it's my guess that Naraku is there, with Kagome... He's gonna pay for taking her!"
And with that, Inuyasha started running...
"Inuyasha! You don't even know which direction the castle is in!"
... and he face-faulted... "Let's ask around before just charging off in a random direction" Sango chided...
At the Castle
Malhavoc was relaxing in the bath, thinking of the past week and a half...
'So she loves me, eh? Did not see that coming... Should I tell her the truth? Would she hate me for that? No... How could I tell her that... I can't do-'
but his thoughts were interrupted, as someone entered the bath... It was Kagome!
'oh, what a beautiful goddess she is... but what is she doing?'
for she was naked, and sliding into the baths with him... "Ka-Kagome? What are you-?" She put a finger to his lips, silencing him, and smiled wickedly. She got close, wrapping her arms and legs around him firmly, kissing him passionately, stopping any potential protests... the kiss started to gain speed, and her tongue split his lips, until-
"Mally?"
His eyes flew open... He was laying in bed, and Kagome was standing over him, leaning over to check on him... he could see down her robe to her cleavage, just able to see the gentle swell of her-
he shook his head.
"What were you dreaming about, mally?" She leaned down and kissed him, smiling
"wha? Oh... i really can't remember" he smiled, and returned the kiss...
"Oh! You seem to be bleeding a bit! Are you ok?"
Mal reached up and dabbed at his nose... it was bleeding alright...
"oh... i'm fine, dear..." he smiled as she sat down next to him, the robe coming open again... but this time he didnt blush, as the tension he had been feeling before had vanished... he reached out to embrace her, and she melted into his arms, as he kissed her lips gently-
suddenly, his sharp Elf ears picked up something, and he seperated from Kagome, laying her down on the bed...
"Kagome" She was startled by the sudden edge in his voice, and stood up, tying her robe, which had come completely open.
"I need you to leave my room for a bit... something is coming..."
She nodded, and with a kiss, she slowly left his room...
"So... he's finally coming, eh? Bout time..." He slid on his cloak, which was in reality a Glamered suit of armor, and smiled. "I can finally get rid of that idiot and his brother!" He strapped on his long sword, and slid on his Glove of Storing, which had his scimitar inside... all he needed to do now was snap, and he would have it in his hand.
"The battle for Kagome-chan will soon commence, Inuyasha... and I'm afraid that you have to DIE!"
Inuyasha has finally found Malhavoc's castle... The Final battle is upon us. Who will be victorious? Find out in the shocking conclusion!