Chapter 22 – Stupidity, Inuyasha Style
Grinning at his little sister, Shippo wrapped his arm around her shoulder, and began watching the television once more. He knew… his sister missed her 'Sesshoumaru-sama', and 'Kagome-chan', but for now, there was nothing he could do about it, and decided to continue watching 'Scooby Doo' on Cartoon Network.
Sighing from the doorway, Sango watched the two on the couch. She could tell that they were beginning to get homesick, but… until Sesshoumaru and Kagome got back, there was nothing she could do about it. Really, she wished she could, but Sesshoumaru and Kagome spending this much time together was good… so she'd leave it alone for now.
Turning from the children, she heard Rin say, "Do you think Sesshoumaru-sama and Kagome-chan are fighting, Shippo?"
"No, Rin… I think they're having lots of fun, and will have a lot more when they come back!" Shippo said.
Smiling, Sango thought, I hope so… after all, we don't need thoughs two at each other's throats anymore. Honestly, she hoped that her friend could be happy, and not have to fight with her boss anymore. Well, if they come back glaring at each other, instead of practically clinging to one another, then I guess Nazuna's plan failed… gods, I hope not, Sango groaned to herself before leaving the kids to themselves.
Upon hearing Sango's low noise, they both turned, wondering what was up. However, Rin who suddenly got a glittering look in her eyes, asked, "Can we go see Chance, Kirara, and Buyo tomorrow?"
"Huh?" Sango asked, turning toward them. She had heard something about seeing, something, but having been thinking, she hadn't heard the rest.
Shippo nodded, saying, "That would be fun! Can we?"
"Can you what?" Sango asked grinning.
"Go see the animals!" Rin scowled like a mother.
Allowing her grin to turn into a scanning gaze, she raised an eyebrow. Upon seeing their pouts, and large eyes, she slumped her shoulders, and turned from them, before saying… "Well, I guess I have no choice… we'll be going to see the animals tomorrow!" Her mood seemed to lighten, and she said, "Yay! We'll be seeing Nazuna as well!"
Both kids gave her a strange look, before shrugging and going back to the TV. However, they were both excited on being able to see the other members of their family, even if two were gone for the week. Still, that only meant they'd have to have lots of fun once their parent figures came back.
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Kikyo grinned at the young girl before her, before asking, "What type of book would you like?"
"Umm… a picture book!" the girl said, giving the older woman a bright smile.
Nodding, Kikyo began showing the girl different books. Once the girl picked one, she smiled, and watched as she skipped off to have her mother buy it. She saw the other woman smile, and wave once they began to leave, and waved as well. Never in her life, had she felt this way. She felt alive, happy, and delighted to have made someone else happy. Before, she just wanted to get what she wanted, but now, having to work, and get everything herself, once more, she felt better… like she wasn't a whore.
Still smiling, Kikyo moved to the box she'd been unpacking, and began placing them on the shelf once more. Her hands grazed over the cover of InkSpell, a new book by Cornelia Funke. The blue cover seemed to be calling her, as she placed it beside the first book in the series, InkHeart. However, she moved on, placing a few more Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, before putting another Pirates! book up onto the shelf beside the others, trying to keep the shelves well stocked. Then, she moved on, even though they were all calling for her to open them, and begin weaving herself into the stories… However, she still needed to restock the Eragon books, since the shelf had been cleared during the busier part of the day. Placing the book next to Eldest, she finally took notice of Keiko standing close by.
"They speak to you, don't they? Trying to make you open them, and read until the final page has been past," Keiko whispered, as if this had happened to her many times.
Nodding, Kikyo replied, "Yes, I've always held a fondness for books. My husband never noticed, but I spent a lot of time in the small library he had, while we were together."
"Oh, your divorced?" Keiko asked.
"I will be soon," Kikyo mumbled.
"Hmm… some men just can't see the good in a woman," Keiko said, "All they seem to see if the faults, and decide that because of that, they should just throw them aside."
Sighing, Kikyo smiled, but thought, I wish it were only that simple.
"I too, was divorced," Keiko said. "However, until you, I divorced him."
"Really? What happened?" Kikyo asked.
"Yusuke was never around, and when I asked him why, he hit me, saying that it was none of my business. At first, it didn't bother me, since I loved him more then anything, but after a while, I wanted to know why. I followed him one night, and found that he was apart of a gang, and was out 'sexing up' other women, and doing anything and everything the gang asked of him," Keiko said, "After that, I couldn't be with him anymore."
"That's terrible," Kikyo said.
"Yes, but I got over it," Keiko said, "Especially, after I bought this place, and began making others happy."
"Well, at least everything turned out fine," Kikyo whispered.
"If you want, you can take some of the older books home, as long you bring them back in good condition," Keiko said.
"I'd love that," Kikyo smiled.
After work was over, Kikyo found herself walking toward the small apartment she'd rented, with a bag full of books in her hands. She knew that it would take her a while, but she'd read every single book within her bag, and she'd enjoy it. Finally, she was getting back into her old life, before she began letting men fill her head. To her amazement, she was… happy!
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"Do you think they're having fun?" Kagome asked.
"Yes, Kagome," Sesshoumaru whispered, his fingers tapping against the table as Kagome ate.
"But…" Kagome started.
Sesshoumaru cut her off, saying, "Kagome, we are here to relax… how can you do that, when your mind is elsewhere?"
"I know, it's just…" Kagome frowned.
Smiling, Sesshoumaru grabbed her hand, and said, "Kagome, I too wish to know, but for the next few days we have no way of knowing… unless you wish to go back early?"
"No, I'm fine," Kagome gave a small smile.
Nodding, Sesshoumaru heard her whisper, "Just… I miss them…"
"Come Kagome," Sesshoumaru said once she was done, "Though there isn't a phone, and they took my cellphone, we do have satellite, which means we can watch TV… or you can go find a movie you wish to watch."
"Alright," Kagome said. She gave a small giggle, before running into the large livingroom, and straight to the movie shelf. Her hand reached out, and she grabbed "Fantastic Four." Looking over the DVD she'd brought, she nodded, and ran back to the DVD player, and opened it, before putting the DVD inside.
Sitting down upon the leather couch, Sesshoumaru watched as she raced around, before finally coming to his side, and snuggling to his side as the DVD began. Kagome, having bought the DVD, and not having watched it before bringing it told him to be quiet, though he was not talking. Raising an eyebrow, he pulled her closer, and began watching as the actors went into space, and were hit by an unknown cloud of energy, before their powers began to show.
When they began to get near the end of the movie, Kagome felt her head begin to drop in tiredness, but held herself awake until finally the movie ended, and the credits began. Yawning, Kagome snuggled closer to the chest of her lover, and whispered, "Sesshoumaru?"
"Yes?" he asked.
"Could you be so sweet, and get the DVD from the player, before carrying me to bed?" Kagome asked.
Smiling, Sesshoumaru replied, "Yes…"
"Hmm…" Kagome mumbled, "That's nice…"
Doing as she asked, Sesshoumaru finally returned to her side, and found her asleep. Shaking his head, he wondered how she could fall into sleep so quickly. However, it was getting late, and even he could feel the need for sleep to wash over him, before he picked the female up in his arms, and began walking toward their room.
Traveling up the stairs, Sesshoumaru quickly made his way to their room, and opened the door. Crossing the room to the bed, he placed Kagome upon it, before pulling the covers down, and placing her inside. Once she was inside, he slipped from his pants, and into the covers, before pulling his woman into his arms. She snuggled closer to him, wrapping her arms around his waist, and placing her head upon his chest, making him smile a bit.
Yes, this was one of the best decisions in his life that he'd ever made.
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His black shades gazed around the city he'd once roamed without trouble. However, after years of being in prison, he'd forgotten many of the streets, and could get lost without trouble. However, that wasn't his fault! No, that was because of that bitch Kagome Higurashi… or Kagome Ki as she was now called! That fucking slut who wouldn't fuck him back then, but was probably fucking that damn businessman Sesshoumaru Taisho at that very minute!
When I find her, she's going to wish that she never met me, Hojo thought darkly. True, at one point in time, he'd grown close to Kagome, and even began having feelings for her, but now… well, she could go fuck herself!
Inside his head, he could hear the 'Dragon Queen's' response to that, "Don't tell me to go fuck myself! God, your not my boss, so I'll fuck whoever, whenever I want, asshole!"
Laughing bitterly, Hojo allowed his gaze to travel over the now darkening city of Tokyo. This had once been his home, but now… it was just a large place, with bad memories. He hadn't actually wanted to come back when Naraku bailed him out, but after hearing that he could get back at Kagome, and maybe get to fuck her at last well he couldn't refuse. After all, Kagome had always been something he'd wanted to fuck, and hear scream while he pounded into her softness. That was something he wanted, and that was something he was going to get!
God dammit, he was Hojo Ki, and he would get what he wanted.
Who cared if she was dating, or fucking some guy named Sesshoumaru Taisho? He sure as hell didn't, as long as he got to fuck what was his. Sure, she might not want to be fucked, but he'd tried to rape her once before, so why couldn't he do it again? Well, the thought of going to prison once more wasn't appealing to him, but anything that would get him into Kagome's bed would be fine with him. So… if she wanted to be a bitch about it, then he'd get rough, and possibly tie her to the bed just to get at her.
Big deal!
True, he might have to kidnap her, or even break into the Taisho Mansion, but what the hell. If he got to fuck Kagome, then it would be well worth it. Plus, the thought of having to once again fight Kagome into submission was something that made his mind do flips, and suddenly fill with delight. However, the thought of what could happen afterward, made him think of those years he spent in prison… though how Naraku got him out was still confusing, but as long as he was out, that was all he wanted to know.
Maybe I should just skip town, he thought to himself? However, he knew that he couldn't do that. The cops would be all over him, since even after Naraku got him out, the cops could lock him back up should he try and skip town. Plus… he really didn't want to leave just yet. Sure maybe in a few months, but right now, well… he was going to have fun, and Kagome Ki would be on he opposite side; the side that got fucked over literally.
His phone started to ring, as he walked over to the thing and picked it up, "Yo!"
"Ki, I've found where your beloved is," came Naraku's dark voice.
"Really?" Hojo asked, his voice full of sarcasm.
Naraku instantly replied, "Yes, it would seem that Taisho's secretary thought it nice to give them a vacation, and sent them all to Taisho's condo."
"Where this condo?" Hojo asked.
"Well, you won't be getting there, since its on a private island off the coast," Naraku said.
"Oh, I see," Hojo said, a little disappointed.
"Don't sound so disappointed, Ki! They'll be back in four days," Naraku laughed.
"Well, then I guess I have four days to go out and memorize all the parts of Tokyo I've forgotten," Hojo stated.
"Yes, but do not get caught by the police, Ki," Naraku said.
"Why?" Hojo asked, "You still haven't told me why you don't want to the cops to find me."
"No reason… just you'll be put right back in prison if they do," Naraku said, before his line went blank.
Setting the phone down, Hojo shrugged, and decided that he'd go to sleep for now. After all, he'd need his sleep when Kagome returned… Four days… hmm… what shall I do until then, Hojo thought?
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Kagura pulled into her driveway that night, crying… She didn't know why, but she just couldn't get herself to stop. True, she needed to keep care of Kanna, and everything, but… well Naraku was just making her life harder then it was. She was to do everything his secretary did, and check the computers, while trying to help his newly hired assistant. God… her life just sucked.
"Kagura… how was your day?" Kanna asked through the window.
"Fine, Kanna," Kagura groaned.
Smiling at her older sister, Kanna said, "Naraku called, saying that you don't have to work tomorrow."
Thank god… Kagura thought, as she opened her door, and stepped out of the car. Patting Kanna on the head, she said, "That's nice, Kanna."
"Kagura?" Kanna asked.
"Yes, Kanna?"
"You don't like your new job… do you?" Kanna asked.
Turning to her little sister, Kagura asked, "Why do you say that?"
Kanna tilted her head to the side, making her hair spill over her shoulders, as she began, "Naraku and you have never gotten along… Kagura… it is only obvious that you wouldn't now! Plus, you come home in a foul mood every day…"
"You know me too well, Kanna," Kagura smiled.
"That's what sisters are for," Kanna stated.
"Yeah, I guess they are, aren't they?"
"Of course, and as your sister… its my right to know," Kanna whispered.
"Do you like Naraku, Kanna?" Kagura asked out of the blue.
Kanna gazed up at her before saying, "Truthfully?"
"Yes…" Kagura said, moving toward the house, before opening the door, and stepping inside, waiting for her sister to follow.
"No," Kanna whispered once more.
"Why? You're always talking to him, and spending time with him," Kagura asked.
"Because… he isn't nice… and I think…" Kanna began, before a lone tear slipped down her face, "I think… he had someone mess with mom, and dads car… making them crash…"
"Why do you say that?" Kagura growled.
"Because… he never liked them… just as, he never liked us," Kanna said, before walking past her.
Kagura watched her sister go, and continued to roll the information in her mind. If Naraku had killed their parents then he was a murder, and deserved to be put behind bars. Better yet, he needs to be killed, Kagura thought. She couldn't understand what would make Kanna think that, but the silent girl was usually right when she talked about such things. In fact, Kagura couldn't remember a time when she was wrong… so maybe, maybe Naraku had killed their parents for some reason, and maybe he was working toward killing them next…
Gulping, Kagura hoped she was wrong.
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Groaning once again, Nazuna unclipped the hellhound from the leash, and walked into her home. True, she was happy to have the animals inside her home, but that damn dog was getting on her nerves. Everyday he would scratch against the door, wishing to go for a walk, so she'd get the leash, and take him for one. Well, after the walk was over, she wasn't sure how she managed to get home without being killed… or at least hit by a bus.
Like the person knew she just walked in the door, the phone began to ring, and Nazuna quickly made her way to it, before picking it up, and saying, "Hello?"
"Nazi!" Sango's voice came through the line.
"Isn't that getting old, Sang?" Nazuna asked.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," Sango said, "Anyway, I didn't call you to argue about the nickname Kagome gave you."
"Then why did you call?" Nazuna asked. She picked up the entire phone, and made her way back toward the door, where she shut it before any of the cats could get out. Looking around, she made out the red eyes of Kirara, and saw Buyo's huge form sitting in the middle of the hallway.
Chance poked his head out, looking at her in curiosity, before walking into the livingroom. Shaking her own head, Nazuna turned back to the phone, to hear Sango yell, "Nazuna, are you listening to me?"
"Not really," Nazuna mumbled into the phone.
She heard Sango sigh, before the woman said, "By the way, where were you? I tried to call like five times, and no one answered."
"I was taking Chance out for a walk," Nazuna said.
"Oh, that's why you sound like you just ran a mile," Sango laughed.
"Hey, I could run two miles, and not be panting… its that… that hellhound," Nazuna whined.
"Yeah, whatever, umm… what were we talking about?" Sango asked.
Sighing, Nazuna said, "You were always the one to forget quickly…"
"Shut up, Nazuna!"
"Well, its true!"
"No its not!"
"Sango, I'm not going to fight with you, ok," Nazuna said.
"Ok, now tell me, what did you say, again?" Sango asked.
"I asked why you called," Nazuna said.
"Right, right… umm… the kids want to come see the animals tomorrow, is that ok?" Sango asked.
"Yeah, sure," Nazuna said.
"Great, they'll be trilled to hear that," Sango said.
Before she knew it, Sango also asked, "So… how do you think they're doing?"
"Probably fucking each other right now," Nazuna grinned.
"You really think so?" Sango asked.
"Yup," Nazuna giggled.
"Now, tell me, why do you think this?" Sango nearly sang.
"Because, I would be," Nazuna laughed.
Sango began to laugh as well, before they controlled themselves, and she finally said, "Well, Nazuna, I've got to go."
"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow," Nazuna said.
"Bye," Sango said.
"Bye," Nazuna returned, before setting the phone down. Looking down, she found Kirara rubbing up against her legs, wishing for attention. Leaning over, she picked up the cat, and began scratching her behind the ears, before moving into the livingroom, where she found herself playing with not only Kirara, but Chance as well.
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Sometimes, he wondered what was wrong with him…?
However right now, he knew that he needed to think before he opened his mouth. Sure, some of what he'd said was true, but everything else was wrong…
Inuyasha sat on his new bed, holding a bunch of information he'd just read on HIV, or AIDS. Sasha had been nicer then ever before, when she gave him the information at noon, and though he wanted to read it then, something had called to his attention and he was turned toward his company. So, all day he'd worked, his mind still thinking about the printed-paper inside his desk, before the day was suddenly over, and he drove his way home.
After entering his house, he instantly began reading what would happen to his dear Kikyo. Well… it wasn't what he expected. She was going to hang this over his head forever… True, it would kill her in time, by breaking down her immune system, and finally making her vulnerable to another virus, which would kill her. However, the HIV would not… which really sucked.
He'd hoped that he'd be rid of her in a couple of months!
God dammit, Inuyasha, you really need to think before you speak, he thought. Actually, he hadn't known a thing about AIDS, or HIV… so he shouldn't have said anything at all, just thrown the paper at her, and then thrown her out. However, like all the other times, he'd opened his mouth, and now Kikyo had something to tease him about forever…
Reading over what the systems, and everything were, Inuyasha groaned in disappointment. True, he'd get rid of her just by divorcing her, but he'd still have to possibly walk by her on the street for a few more years or more.
His thoughts were stopped when his phone began ringing and he moved to pick it up, saying, "Yes?"
"Inuyasha!" Jakotsu's voice came through the phone.
"Yes, Jak?" he asked.
"I heard that you're finally divorcing Kikyo, is it true?" he asked.
"Yes," Inuyasha said.
"Well… good for you," Jakotsu sang, probably grinning on the other end.
Staring back down at the piece of paper in his hand, Inuyasha turned his attention back to the phone, and asked, "Hey Jakotsu?"
"Yes, Inu?"
"Do I have my own style of stupidity?" Inuyasha asked.
Jakotsu grew quiet for a moment, before asking, "Is that a trick question?"
"Come on, Jak!" Inuyasha growled.
"Well… Inuyasha, you speak before thinking… so, I'd say 'yes'," Jakotsu said.
"Thanks," Inuyasha said.
"Your welcome, Inu-baby," Jakotsu giggled.
"Is there anything else you wanted?" Inuyasha asked.
"No," Jak said.
Nodding his head, Inuyasha said, "Then I'll talk to you another time, Jak."
"Alright, Inuyasha! Just remember, you may call whenever you like," Jak said.
"Hmm…" Inuyasha said, before setting the phone done. Staring at it for a moment, he thought, that just great! I have my own style of stupidity! How is that possible?
Shaking his head, he decided that he'd go to bed for now, and continue to think about it in the morning.
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KibaSin:
Sorry it took my a while to write this, guys. I would have had it sooner, but I didn't have a way to get on the internet, cause all my friends were out of town, and I couldn't find someone who had internet and would let me use it… Sometimes I wish I had the internet back… but other times, I'm glad I don't, cause it was a hassle in my house.
Umm… I don't have much to say, but I'm glad to see people like this story… though I knew that my fans from A Single Spark would be pleased to know that I had a lot more chapters up. Actually, I was amazed that this story isn't done, since its been so long, but my mind has been on other things… like Wounded Heart: Re-Written. I love that story, as you can see if you've read it, since I'm updating almost every other day when it comes to that story. Plus, its only been out for about a month if you count when it was up on AdultFanFiction, but other then that… well it hasn't been up very long.
O, right, I'll end this now… that is, if you are reading this! LOL!
Kiba
