Chapter 24 – Frightful Memories
Kagome hugged Shippo and Rin, before looking up at Sango and Miroku. Messing up Shippo's hair, she said, "Thank for watching them guys!"
"No problem, Kags," Sango smiled.
Sesshoumaru stood behind her, waiting silently for the moment she said they could leave. Of course, he was the man in the relationship, but… he would allow her to control the situation this one time. After all, people were supposed to work together in a marriage, but shouldn't it work the same way in just a simple boyfriend, girlfriend relationship? It wasn't like he'd know, since she was the first woman who he's decided to allow into his life, so far.
He was still confused. True, he'd admit that he loved her… but he'd never really experienced true love, so he wasn't sure if what he felt was true or not. Sure, he had all the symptoms, but… well, he could just be strongly attached and within months he could grow away from her… and her wonderfully sexy body. Kami! I need to get rid of these hentai thoughts, now! He screamed to himself, trying not to reach up and begin pulling at his hair.
Yes, her body was sexy; yes, she was hot; yes, he was sure he loved her; yes, she would look good in a bikini; yes, she looked very… very… KAMI! There I go again, he yelled at himself. Shaking his head, he cleared a few of those, and continued. Yes, she was all those things, but he wasn't sure if that wasn't the thing that attracted him.
No… he thought… I love everything about her, not her body, and the way it looks. However, even when he said this, it just brought back that chilling feeling, and he wanted to lock her away forever, to make sure no one ever hurt her. He didn't want to see his love once more broken… or close to.
"Kagome, can we go to the park with Chance later?" Shippo asked.
Kagome turned back to Sesshoumaru, and noticed his far away look. Returning her attention to the children, she said, "Well…"
"Please, Rin wishes to go too!" Rin cried.
"Alright, it's fine with me," Kagome said, smiling softly.
"Yay!" they both cried, grabbing onto one another, and bouncing into the air.
Kagome merely shook her head, before turning back to Sango and Miroku. Eyeing her friends curiously, she asked, "Did you give them sugar?"
"No," Sango said.
"Really?" Kagome said. "Wow, that's strange, because I know I didn't give it to them."
"Well…" Miroku started, before being whacked by Sango.
"Shut up, stupid," Sango hissed in a low voice.
"Ha, busted!" Kagome exclaimed, grabbing ahold of Sango's arm, and pulling her forward. A glare set, she gazed down at her long time friend, and asked once again, "Did you give my children, sugar?"
"Well… Kags. Maybe a little," Sango smiled, knowing that Kagome was going to be up all night. After the first time, she hadn't given them more then a few pieces, but since Kagome was taking them off their hands, she figured that she'd allow her to know exactly what it felt like while she had to watch them. Ok… so maybe they weren't as bad as those animals, since Sango had asked her to take him for a walk, and like an idiot she said sure… That had been a baka move, she thought to herself, while grinning up at Kagome.
"You are going to pay for that," Kagome said.
"Ahh… come on, Kags! Live a little! I mean, they're only kids, and when I heard you were coming back, I decided that I'd let you know how it felt the first time I gave them pop," Sango smiled. "Pay backs a bitch, huh, Kagome?"
"Sango, you're so mean," Kagome said, letting go of her friend.
"Well, you should have told me that they got so hyper when given any sugar substance… but nooo, you decided that piece of information was to good for me, and now, you're going to live through it," Sango replied.
"Kagome, I'm sure if you give them lots of water, and other none-sugar loaded things, the sugar will flush out of their systems," Miroku said, giving a small smile from behind his wife. However, his eyes lowered, and when they weren't looking, his hand reached out, and grabbed Sango's firm mounds, squeezing the flesh delightfully.
"MIROKU, YOU HENTAI!" Sango cried, spinning around, and slapping him across the face. She watched as Miroku flew a foot or two, and landed on the ground, a large smile on his face, and a red hand print on his cheek.
Everyone laughed, and even Sesshoumaru was knocked out of his thoughts to give a chuckle. That, being strange and haunting, made Miroku and Sango stiffened. They looked to Kagome, trying to get support, while they tried to understand why Sesshoumaru had… laughed! Never had they even heard him more then sneer, which in itself was pretty silent. However, here he was, chuckling like it was the most normal thing in the world to do.
They watched, as he changed before their eyes. His cold, calm exterior changed to a soft one, just without the smile. His eyes seemed to glow as they landed upon Kagome's form, before they burned, letting them know of his inner thoughts. It was strange to see this drastic change in him, and they wondered what the hell could have caused it.
Sango smirked.
Feeling that he was watched, Sesshoumaru turned his attention toward the others, and allowed his eyes to narrow. He saw them smile nervously, before looking at each other in understanding.
"What's the matter, guys?" Kagome asked. She turned to see what they were looking at, and saw Sesshoumaru staring at her, his eyes burning with lust. A blush formed on her cheeks, as she turned back to Sango and Miroku, her head down slightly.
"Oh, come on, Kags! Don't be shy!" Sango cheered.
Snapping her head up, she glared, and gave what seemed to be a small growl. The other girl just waved her hand as her husband moved closer to her.
"Sango, I suggest you watch his hand," Sesshoumaru's silky voice cut in.
Turning, Sango found Miroku very close to her ass, and snapped, "Don't you dare you hentai!" In a hissing whisper, she added, "You won't get any tonight if you continue!"
"Sango, my love… don't be that way," Miroku said, raising his hands in defense.
"I'll stop when you do," Sango said.
Miroku nodded, and turned his attention back to the glaring Kagome. Gulping, he leaned down, and whispered, "She's scary when she's angry…"
"Really?" Sango said in a mocking voice, "I never noticed."
"Mommy?" Shippo asked, tugging at Kagome's sleeve.
Smiling down at the young boy, Kagome kneeled down, and asked, "Yes, Shippo?"
"Why does Miroku like to be hit so much?" he whispered.
Shaking her head, Kagome turned toward the other married adults, before whispering, "I think he likes pain." However, she wasn't quite sure; Miroku might like pain, or have some weird bondage fantasy, but other then that, he was just weird when it came to groping Sango.
Then like a red flag had suddenly been waved, Miroku's hand once more found itself on Sango's butt. Sango, being mad before, twirled around, and slapped him as hard as she could. She glared down at him, and hissed, "What's your accuse this time?"
"I can't help it, Sango… its in my blood," Miroku replied.
"Oh, so you're back to the whole, 'blame my genetics' bit?" Sango asked, "Just cause you're a scientist, Miroku, gives you no right to blame your genes."
"But my fath…" Miroku tried to continue.
"No, none of that, 'my father did it too,' crap, Miroku. I'm sick of you touching me, in front of others! Because of that last one, you're not getting anything for…" Sango drawed out, "the next week!"
"Sango!" Miroku cried, as if offended.
"Don't Sango, me," she hissed low.
"Yes, Sango," he replied. His face turned to the pout, and he looked over at Kagome, his cheek containing a flaming handprint, as he smiled. He looked like a child that just got off doing something extremely bad, and didn't have to be punished.
"He'll never learn," Rin mumbled.
"What was that, Rin?" Kagome asked, sweetly.
Looking up, Rin blinked, before smiling. Her head tilted to the side, as she said, "I said, 'he'll never learn', mama."
Smiling brightly, Kagome nodded, saying, "I do believe you're right, Rin."
"Thank you, mama!" Rin cheered.
"Can we go now?" Sesshoumaru asked, having walked up behind Kagome silently. He gazed upon the couple before him, knowing that they'd wish to take their 'make-up' session inside. However, he also knew that Sango would not allow them to believe she was going to give Miroku anything until they were gone. Probably something he'd heard from Kagome, since he barely knew the woman.
Nodding, Kagome waved, before saying, "We're gonna go, guys!"
"Kay!" Sango replied, waving back.
She watched as they entered the nice looking silver Lamborghini, each buckling themselves in, before Sesshoumaru started the car, and began driving. The car was only out of sight, when she turned to Miroku, and asked, "Are you ready for your punishment?"
Miroku only nodded, and allowed Sango to drag him inside. God, he loved groping her, especially the sex afterward. His 'bad deed' would soon be transformed into a 'good deed' and then he'd be alright again.
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Kagome tapped her hand against the outside of the car, her mind knowing exactly why her friend had simply said, 'Kay!' She knew for a fact that Sango always 'punished' Miroku afterward for his bad deed as she called them. Sango was always the one to brag afterward, so she knew all about it. She just hoped that if she did decide to get on messenger later on, that the kids were asleep, should Sango be on.
She looked over at Sesshoumaru, and smiled gently, allowing her eyes to close when she felt his fingers wrap around hers. Shippo, and Rin chattered away, oblivious to what was happening in the front of the car, as Kagome played the events that brought her to that day over in her head.
She wouldn't change anything.
It had nearly been perfect. She's quit her old job at the right moment, thus getting herself a higher job, with better pay. Then, somehow, though she still didn't know why, she'd gotten the biggest businessman's attention drawn to her. Her life… was beautiful, and she used to think that all those things that caused her break down long ago were sinful. Like somehow in higher status was using her as their play toy, and merely causing her more pain. Then, she'd truly felt misery, when throughout her entire life beforehand had been nothing but smiles, and joy.
Another smile tugged at her lips, as she thought, now, my life is once more, full of smiles and joy. This is the one thing I've always hoped for… and now I have it.
"Kagome?" Sesshoumaru's voice broke through her thoughts.
"Hmm?" she mumbled.
Squeezing her hand, he replied, "Would you like to take a detour before we go home?"
"What kind of detour?" she asked.
"The mall," he said, "…I'm sure the children would like some more toys, since we've been gone so long."
"They haven't even had time to play with the ones they have," she responded.
"True…" he said.
Raising her head, Kagome gazed at him, before saying, "You're going to spoil them for the rest of their days, aren't you?"
"I might," he said.
"Answer the question, Sesshoumaru," Kagome growled.
Looking at her from the corner of his eye, Sesshoumaru whispered, "That was very mature."
Snorting, Kagome said, "Of course it was! I mean you're just the symbol of… happiness."
Hearing the sarcasm dripping within her voice, he shook his head. His hand turned the steering wheel, making the car take a left turn, as they headed off toward the largest mall in town. "Well, if I'm the symbol of happiness, then you must be the object of my affections."
A blush formed on Kagome's cheeks, and she turned her head, before snapping, "That's not what I meant, pervert."
"Yes, I know." His hand gently turned the wheel again, making the car turn left again, after waiting at a short red light. His foot pressed the gas, making the car go faster then before, though he was going at least five miles over the speed limit. His small smile, turned deadly, as he said, "However, I just love seeing that blush form on your cheeks."
"Shut up," Kagome mumbled.
"I can't, Kagome," he whispered, making sure the talking children could not hear, "for my face is not pressed up against your sweet… dripping wet…"
"I get it," she snapped.
"Touchy today, aren't we?" he asked.
"The kids are here, hentai!" she snarled.
He merely shrugged, pulling into the parking lot of a large white building, titled, 'Tokyo Town Mall'. He never noticed the black car that followed behind him, nor did he notice the man who pulled out his cell, and began talking with someone that seemed important. Sesshoumaru's mind was too far-gone with the thoughts of having Kagome ride him later, and he decided to tell her so, as the children began getting out of the car.
"To bad the children are here," he whispered, his mouth pressed against her ear softly, "the parking lot would be the perfect place to pull up any skirt you might be wearing, and settle you in my lap."
Glaring at him, Kagome felt her lower region begin to weep. She knew that he was doing this on purpose, but couldn't help the affect it was having on her. Sighing, she got out from the car, and allowed both children to grab her hands, before smiling happily.
"Mommy, why are your cheeks so red?" Shippo asked, his voice innocent.
Blushing further, which made her cheeks look dark red, Kagome said, "I was thinking of something embarrassing, that's all, honey."
The boy took this answer, and for that she was grateful. However, she did catch the smirk Sesshoumaru sported, and glared willingly at him. She hated that he could do this to her. No male should ever be able to reduce her to a lump of flesh wanting to merely ride another person. It just wasn't fair!
Something popped into her mind, and she asked, "What about the animals?"
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(Back track a little)
Goshinki watched from the safe distance of his car. He'd been told to follow both Taisho and Ki, though only to see where they were going. Apparently, the man, Hojo, that he was working for now, wanting him to see where they were going, and call him if they were close, and in a place that they could easily be shoved together in. Or better yet, alone. Well, so far, Taisho had yet to leave Ki's side, and he had to wonder when the hell these two separated; it was like they were magnets, being drawn together every time they were even close.
His sleek black car was hidden easily under the shade of a tall cherry tree. The engine had been cut off long ago, for he didn't wish to run the gas, and was sure that it would take Taisho a second or two to get his car started. His hand was outside the window, hanging limp outside, as if merely a dead piece of his body.
However, his eyes stayed trained on the couple, wondering what the hell they were doing. Hojo had given direct orders to follow, and call, nothing more. Now, here he was, trying to figure out why they were at someplace – obviously a house – doing…? Ok, so that was the part he couldn't figure out, and it made him frown a little. Usually he could tell just by seeing the place… but then again, Naraku didn't always give his name to the best of clients, since most would send him to strange places.
Like the last one, some chick named Katana. She hadn't been having a good relationship with her husband, and when Naraku asked, he merely snapped that she was sure her husband was cheating on her. So, what does Naraku do, oh, he doesn't fix it himself – no! – he send out Goshinki to help her. The woman had been beautiful, and strange, but it was his job, and he was getting paid for it. However, when he followed her husband, he knew what he was going to do when he went into that tall building, which clearly read, 'WHORE'S ALL AROUND' all over the damn place.
However, when two children came running out, and attached themselves to the adults, he lifted his eyebrow. Hojo had never said anything about kids! Goshinki placed his hand on the hidden gun he had, and wondered if it was the best thing to do. No, he told himself, I won't need it.
They were kids, what could they do. Besides, unlike other times, like that Katana chick, who'd order he get rid of her husband, and make it look like some accident, he was merely here to watch. Well, unless Hojo gave him the word to shoot Taisho, and the kids, before bring him Ki. He'd do it, but things would become very hard after he had Sesshoumaru Taisho's blood on his hands. Things would become extremely hard.
After watching, with little amusement, the 'other' chick beat up on what seemed to be her boyfriend or something, he waited. He continued to wait for the longest time, watching as Ki interacted with the children, hugging, and speaking softly. She acted like their mother, when she clearly wasn't. However, after watching the 'other' chick kick the grinning man again, he straightened up.
Taisho had moved.
He went straight up behind Ki, and said something. From his distance, Goshinki couldn't tell what they were saying, but he knew it had something to do with leaving, once the 'other' chick waved good-bye. Well, Ki waved first, but he didn't catch it. They all began getting into the silver car, and Goshinki waited, tapping his foot against the car floor, as they slowly began to move.
Reaching down, he turned the key and started the car. After the couple went back into their house, he began following behind Taisho's car. He stayed a good distance, allowing a few cars to come between them, when Taisho suddenly turned back. Confused, Goshinki followed him, and found himself close to Hojo's hotel room. It was only a few blocks away, and he could even see the building from where he was.
They pulled into the mall, and Goshinki felt his stomach leap. He hated this place; too many bad memories. However, he had a job to do, and quickly pulled out his cellphone, after watching Taisho, Ki, and the kids slowly get out of the car. His eyes watched them like a hawk, as he hit redial. He didn't have to wait long, for a click sounded in his ear, and a dark, "Yo" filled his ear.
"Hojo," Goshinki said, though it sounded more like a demand then anything.
"Goshinki!" Hojo's voice replied, "What do you have for me?"
"They're at a place where you could easily get Miss Ki alone," Goshinki replied.
"Really?" the man replied.
Forcing down his sigh, he said, "Yes, they're only a few blocks away from you now."
"Hmm… Where are they, Goshinki?" Hojo asked.
"The Mall," he replied.
"Anyone else with them?" Hojo asked.
"Yes," he replied.
Hojo seemed to wait, before asking, "Well, what did they look like?"
"Kids," Goshinki replied.
"Kids? Kagome can't have any kids, she's probably still a…" Hojo stopped suddenly, obviously remembering something. Goshinki waited, and heard, Hojo say, "Well, she went with that stupid idea. I can't believe she adopted."
Adopted, Goshinki thought? What couldn't the bitch have kids of her own? Well… then again, from what Hojo had almost said, she was probably a virgin or something, so yeah she couldn't have any kids at this moment.
"Very good, Goshinki," Hojo said, "Now, tell me which mall, and I shall come as fast as I can."
"'Tokyo Town Mall'," Goshinki said. He heard a click, and looked down at the phone, knowing that the man had hung up on him. Glaring down at it, he started his car back up, and began to drive off. His job was done for today, he needed a break… better yet; he needed to go see his sweet little girlfriend, Tsuki.
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Hojo stepped into the mall Goshinki had told him Kagome had entered. His dark clothing attracted the attention he figured it would, and he smirked, allowing his sunglasses to fall down his nose, showing off his eyes. They gleamed in the light, as he walked forward.
She's got kids with her… so, where's she going to go, he thought, giving his mind a roll over. The upper floor, he thought, glancing up toward the second stair. It must have been his lucky day, for he caught sight of Sesshoumaru almost instantly. The man was holding something out to Kagome, and she seemed to be delighted that he's get her anything. Rolling his eyes, he began walking toward the escalator, and began upward, his eyes focused on Kagome.
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The kids were inside a show when Sesshoumaru had showed up before her. The toyshop before them was large, and she knew the kids would be in there for a while. However, she had needed some air, though there was less outside then in, as she shook herself of their hyper behavior.
He'd tapped her on the shoulder, and waited until she turned completely. After asking, 'What?' he'd held out a necklace. The silver chain was hung like a choker, with a small blue gem hanging off the end like a teardrop. Her mouth had dropped open, and she gazed up at him in confusion, before he leaned forward, and clasped it around her neck, before placing a kiss on her forehead, mumbling something sweet.
Now, she found herself touching the necklace, gazing up at Sesshoumaru. She didn't know why he'd buy her something so… luxurious, but she wouldn't complain, since it was his money, not hers. Her eyes twinkled, as she finally said, "Oh… Sesshoumaru! Thank you!"
"Anything for you, little one," he said.
"Little one?" she asked.
He straightened up, and measured her head to his chin. Kagome blushed, and said, "Fine, I'm smaller, big deal!"
Sesshoumaru tugged her into his arms, before saying, "Yes, but the smaller they are, the tighter they are… but your surpass them all, Kagome."
"Oh, shut up, you," she said, slapping him in the arm. Her scowl turned playful, and she stood up on her toes to kiss him on his lips.
However, when she turned in his arms, her eyes caught something… The sight made her turn back for a moment, and she stiffened, gazing at a man, dressed completely in black, his sunglasses hanging on his nose, showing off a pair of eyes she'd never forget…
FlashbackHis light blue eyes twinkled, as he gazed at her body for a moment. However, he turned away, seeming shy to her, as she smiled, and asked, "Are you ok, Hojo?"
"Yeah, Kagome," he replied.
They were working on a folder that would help keep them organized while in college. They only had a few more weeks, and then they'd be off. However, her boyfriend seemed more into something else then their tiny project. When he glanced at her again, she asked, "Are you sure?"
He nodded.
Kagome wouldn't have that though, and said, "Come on, Hojo! I won't bit!"
"The Dragon Queen might," he said, grinning.
"Oh, you," she said, bumping him with her hips. His hand grabbed hold of her leg, and she felt him rubbing at it. Tilting her head, she could see that he might finally tell her what was wrong.
Hojo sighed, before saying, "Ok, Kagome… I… well you see, we'll be going to different… colleges, and I wanted to… to give you something special before we went our separate ways."
Shaking her head in confusion, Kagome asked, "We'll see each other again, won't we?"
"I don't know…" he replied.
Gulping, Kagome asked, "What do you want?"
"I…" Hojo leaned toward her, pushing her against the couch. She gasped, as he said, "I want to be your first time."
"Hojo," she gasped, "I can't, you've known that!"
He seemed to change suddenly, his eyes narrowing. He pushed against her, and snarled, "I've been putting up with your ass for far too long for you to say no!"
"What are you saying?" Kagome asked, her eyes narrowing as well.
"I'm gonna take you anyway!" he grinned.
Kagome's eyes went wide, and she shook her head, saying, "No!"
"Yes," he shouted, "and I'm going to enjoy it! I'm not to sure about you though!"
He began sucking at her neck, as she bucked. Before she could really do any damage, he sent her anger over the edge, hissing, "Yes… fight me, it will make it more pleasurable."
Knocking him off, Kagome quickly turned onto her feet, and backed away from him. She watched, saying, "Stay away from me," as he came closer. However, his hand went straight to his pocket, and he pulled out the knife she'd given to him for their anniversary.
"I believe Kagome, that this will feel much better if we are… who you say… one," he grinned. His eyes seemed to flash with emotions, as he stalked her, until she found herself fall against a wall.
"Yes, that's right," he said. He pressed his body to hers, bringing the knife up until it was pressing against her slender neck.
Kagome stilled, waiting for his hands to move. They seemed to move quickly, as he moved the knife, and cut a small slit in the upper part of her shirt. When she looked up at him, he grabbed it with both hands, and ripped her shirt down the middle. Kagome gasped, flinching away from him.
"Oh, don't be that way, Kags… we're going to have so much fun together," he said, his voice filled with mocking lust.
Kagome barely knew what happened when his hand slipped into her jeans. She merely remembered later having the phone in hand, a large gash in her arm, and another in her cheek, the knife in her hands, as Hojo laid on the floor, his shirt cut to bits. He lay on his back, and she gazed down at the wound… that would probably scar over in time.
Her pants and panties were gone, and her body had cuts and bruises, but at least he was unconscious, and the cops were coming. However, when they came, they would find her sobbing, and naked near by.
End Flashback
Shaking her head, she leaned into Sesshoumaru, who seemed concerned, and was even asking her question. However, her eyes stayed strained on the man before her, as he lifted his hand, and pulled down one side of his shirt, showing off the red scar… right where she'd struck Hojo. Gasping, she grabbed hold of Sesshoumaru, who finally spun her around.
Sesshoumaru allowed his hand to slap Kagome in the cheek softly. She seemed to be pulled from whatever was wrong, and he frowned. Rubbing the abused cheek, he asked, "What is wrong, Kagome?"
"H… H… Ho…" Kagome shuttered, looking back in the direction she'd been.
Shaking his head, he asked, "What?"
"Sesshoumaru… H…" Kagome gasped, "H… I… saw… Ho… Hojo!"
"What?" Sesshoumaru hissed. His thoughts were cut off when Rin ran out to tell them they were ready to pay. He nodded down at his little girl, and looked down at Kagome, who was crying. Obviously, she was suddenly reliving what had happened to her, a few years ago…
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KibaSin:
I know, the whole frightful part was a little short, but I had to go to bed when I wrote that. In fact, I had like three minutes, and wanted to get it done quickly. I promise that in the next chapter, I'll explain more of what happened in that short time that Kagome forgot. However, the story is coming toward the ending, which should only be about five or more chapters, since my mind has come up with an ending for this story. The chapters will still be around 4,000 words, and I might make the very last one up to 8k.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed, and read my note in chapter one. I added it, because someone though I was writing this story, which was inspired by 'If You're Not The One' without permission. I asked long ago, back when I only had three chapters, if I could write this, and KogasAngel, or KA, as I like to call her, said 'yes'. She even read it, and approved. So, this person had good intentions, but instead of merely asking me to explain, he/she said, 'either you fess up, or I'll report you, and have your story taken off.' That was just rude, since I merely say, 'do you know that your story seems similar to another?' then name it before saying, 'I'd like to know as to why, and depending on the answer, I'll tell the author.' The author of the original story should be the one who threatens, not little people who run around, not knowing what goes on behind the email or message they send. So, please do not do this again, and if you even want to, I'm sure KA would be willing to tell you that she did indeed give me permission.
Well, I will not write anymore, since I have to get off the computer. However, I have one more thing to say, though some of you might not care, and others not like the team:
THE SEAHAWKS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!
I just had to say that, my entire family likes them… and I was raised to. Plus, I live in Washington, and I have to cheer for them, even if they do lose. However, I like the Steelers as well, and really won't care who wins.
LOL!
Kiba
