1Chapter 6: The Accident and Kikiyo's First Step in an Evil Plan
It had been a week since Kagome's black eye incident, and the purple was starting to fade. Sango never pushed the subject, if she had the urge to ask, she would put her hand over her mouth. Kagome/Inuyasha time was starting to pay off for Kagome. She had learned a lot about Inuyasha, that she never thought was possible. She had learned that Inuyasha's father had left the family soon after Inuyasha's birth. Inuyasha had felt hurt and abandon for many years afterwards. But after he had gotten a strange sword in the mail from his father, he didn't feel so bad. It was liked he cared but couldn't be there. And even if that was not the true reason, it made him feel better thinking it.
Inuyasha and Miroku were walking down the street towards school. It had gotten cloudy and Inuyasha could sense that it was going to rain. "Dude, why didn't you let me pick you up on my Harley?" Inuyasha asked in annoyance. "Man, people would talk if they saw two dudes riding on a Harley. It just doesn't look right. And I don't need the rumor that I'm gay, ruin my chances with the ladies." Miroku said. "You thought you had a chance?" He asked with a smirk. Miroku only glared at him. "Anyway...do you want to go to the music store after school? I hear they have the new Slipknot CD in." Miroku said, changing the subject. "Can't. Already got plans." Inuyasha answered. "With Kagome?" he asked, stretching out her name. "Yeah, got a problem with it?" Inuyasha asked, giving him a poisoning glare. "No dude, but come on! You've gone over there everyday this week! You'd think you were having an affair or something." Miroku said, poking him in the ribs. "Fine then, Me and Kagome were going to watch a horror flick at her place. Do you and Sango want to come over too?" Inuyasha asked. "Sounds like a plan!" Miroku yelled with satisfaction. Inuyasha had to think for a second before he realized he had been used to get into their private plans. Inuyasha quickly punched Miroku in the back of the head, sending him to the pavement. "Next time, get your own plans and stop weaseling into mine." Inuyasha yelled, walking off. "But Sango wont hang out with me by ourselves." Miroku said in a weak tone.
Sango had sat in her seat in silence through the entire school day. Everyone just thought she was still upset about the beginning of the week, but the real story was much different. She was in fact planning an ingenious plan. A plan that would make Kikiyo regret the day she touch her friend. As she wrote down her plan and drew out the rough draft, she couldn't help but let out a small snicker. "Um...Sango?" Kagome asked leaning over. But Sango didn't answer. She was to busy planning Kikiyo's demise. She would pay, and the price was high.
Kagome was now at home, getting everything ready for that night. With Sango and Miroku now coming, she had to run to the store and buy more popcorn and soda. Thankfully Souta and her mm had left. She didn't need them meeting her friends. It would only make things worse. She quickly popped the DVD version of The Cell. It was the most disturbing movie she had ever seen, and she thought it would be scary enough for Inuyasha. Only five minutes later, Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango were all smiling on her front door step. "Come on in!" She said with excitement. Everyone came in, grabbing sodas and handfuls of popcorn and candy. After everyone was sitting comfortable, Kagome turned off the lights and started the movie. About Halfway into the movie, Kagome had cuddle against Inuyasha and Sango had grabbed Miroku's hand. Inuyasha had pretended to not notice Kagome, but her small body against his made him feel warm all over. About near the end of the movie, Kagome had wrapped her arms around his waist and was jumping at every little thing. Inuyasha could only smile when she jumped. He found himself watching her more than the movie. But everyone did jump when a lightning flashed and it started to pour down the rain.
Kikiyo now stood in the shrine courtyard. She hadn't noticed that it was raining til her skin started to grow numb from the cold. She stood with a bow and arrow now in her hand. She was staring into the living room window. She had been watching as Kagome slowly snuggled into Inuyasha. It made her sick. She just wanted to plunge and arrow into her heart. But no.... It was not time for that yet. She had to get step one into play. The threat must be made, before the action is taken.
The movie had come to an end and everyone was laughing and joking about how everyone had acted. "Sango! You were about to go through the roof!" Miroku laughed. "Well, I thought Inuyasha wasn't able to breath with how tight Kagome was squeezing him!" Sango laughed. Kagome grew a bright red. She hadn't really realized that she had gotten that close, until the movie ended and the lights were back on. Everyone was laughing and poking fun, when suddenly, a flash of lightening went thought the sky and the power went off. Kagome screamed and jumped into Inuyasha. "Sango..." Miroku said with shock. Kagome suddenly heard a slap and Miroku hit the floor. Kagome let out a soft giggle and felt around her. She felt Inuyasha next to her, and knocked over the bowl of popcorn. "Oops..." She said, blushing in the dark.. "We need to get the power back on." Inuyasha said. "The power box is in the washing room." Kagome said standing up. "Me and Sango will go to see if I can fix it. This happens all the time in bad rainstorms. Inuyasha, you go to my room and get some candles out of my desk. There should be a lighter there too." Kagome instructed. Kagome felt around for a second til she found Sango's arm. She silently led Sango towards the back of the house to deal with the power. Hopefully she could get it fixed.
Inuyasha had to slowly make his way. He was not as familiar with Kagome's house. After running into a bathroom and the guest room, Inuyasha had located Kagome's. As he opened the door, a sudden chill filled the room. He took a step in and felt the carpet was soaked. He looked around and saw Kagome's window was wide open and water was pouring in. A low growl escaped from Inuyasha. He sniffed the air and soon knew who was in the room. With a flash of lightening, He saw Kikiyo's form sitting on the bed. "Hello, Inuyasha..." She said, standing up. "Kikiyo..." he growled. Inuyasha made a move to knock her down, but she shot an arrow and stuck him to the bedroom wall. "Listen to me Inuyasha, you stay away from her. Your mine!" She yelled. "I don't belong to anyone, and nothing is going on between us!" He yelled back.. "Don't lie! I saw you two cuddling during that movie!" She said with disgust. Inuyasha went to pull himself free from the wall, but Kikiyo shot another arrow into his right shoulder. "If you know what is good for you two, you'll stay away." She threatened.. Inuyasha went to move again, but she shot another arrow into his stomach and into his left shoulder. The pain from all the arrows was starting to set in. His vision was starting to blur as Kikiyo said, "Unless you want to become a permanent ornament on that tree out there, I suggest you stay away and let me deal with this." She then jumped out the window and into the night. Soon after, the lights kicked on, and he heard Kagome coming up the stairs.
Kagome now had Inuyasha laying on her lap asleep. She didn't know how she had gotten out all the arrows. Her hands were shaking from fear as she stroked his hair. How could Kikiyo do such a thing? She was out of control. Maybe something did need to be done. No! The promise had already been made. I can't break it! Not after what had happened! She thought with tears in her eyes. Sango then walked in and handed her the cordless phone. "Kagome, you need to take this. Its about your mother." She said in a sincere voice. Kagome didn't even remember hearing the phone ringing. She took the phone and said in a emotionless tone, "Hello?" "Kagome? This is the Tokyo Hospital. We have your mother here. She was driving drunk and got into an accident. She is stable, but is very seriously hurt." A voice answered back. Kagome felt the phone slip fromher hand and the tears slowly come out of her eyes. "Hello? Ma'am? Are you there!? Can you hear me?" the voice asked from the phone on the floor. How could things get any worse?