§ Silent Affair §
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An Inuyasha and Kagome Romance
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By Seto x Serenity4ever
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ChAPtER fIvE: Storm
"Do you think we were too hard on them?" Kagome asked Sango from behind a large oak tree. She fidgeted with drying her hair. When done, she relaxed her tired arms. She let a wry grin appear when hearing the demon slayer scoff in reply.
"Hardly"
Kagome rolled her eyes. Of all the women in the feudal era, Sango was the toughest she met, especially since she came back. It's as if she made another barrier of toughness.
It was scary.
Kagome was also tough in her own little ways (the power of her 'sit' command) but not as tough as Sango. Sango was tough physically and mentally and Kagome admired that. There were times Sango was sensitive but she denied it often.
Kagome wished that Sango wouldn't be so hard on Miroku. She wished Sango could give him a chance already and not think otherwise of his intentions. Maybe she was being naïve about Miroku but something in her gut told her that he really has changed. He really wanted her.
She leaned against the tree and sighed.
'Maybe I should stop meddling already and have them work it out…………yeah right'
She smiled at the thought.
"What are you smiling about?" Shippou asked from a distance. He jumped into her arms.
"Nothing" she replied. She stepped out of the tree's trunk and headed towards Inuyasha and Miroku who were conversing quietly. Immediately they stopped upon her arrival.
She frowned and looked at them. "What were you talking about?"
"Nothing" Inuyasha snarled. He crossed his arms and cocked his head.
"What's wrong with you?" She received a low growl.
"Where is Sango Kagome?" Miroku asked, deciding to change the subject. The atmosphere around them was thick with hatred and questioning.
"She's still changing" Kagome replied.
Kagome went over to where Inuyasha was sitting and sat beside him.
'He's probably mad about the whole sit thing'
She decided it was best to leave him be for a while. Kagome shivered as the night wind made goose bumps appear on her delicate skin. She squeezed Shippou tightly, seeking his furry tail for warmth. Looking up at the sky, she gasped. Thick rain clouds were descending over them.
"It's so cold! Let's go back to camp!" Shippou cried out.
"That's a good idea. Why don't you and Inuyasha go back to camp?"
"And what about you" Kagome asked. "And Shippou?"
"We'll stay here until Sango gets here, along with Kilala"
"But I want to go with Kagome!"
"Shippou stay…" Inuyasha ordered. "Just in case" he added. Miroku rolled his eyes heavenward.
"But—"
"Stay" Inuyasha barked while gritting his teeth.
A thunderclap boomed over them ravenously adding effect to Inuyasha's command. Shippou blinked nervously.
'Did Inuyasha do that?'
"Okay" the young fox demon said reluctantly. Inuyasha walked off without another word, Kagome trailing behind him closely.
"Kilala should go with you to…" Miroku stated. "…Just in case"
"Hey Inuyasha? Are you mad at me for the s— I mean well...you know…" she trailed off. She looked at him with her most wide-eyed brown eyes. He crossed his arms and looked forward, looking at her face from the corner of his eyes. His golden eyes retreated to the scenery in front of them when seeing how much vulnerability those chocolate brown eyes held.
He grunted.
"Inuyasha…" she trailed off. She looked at the swaying grass below them. Her return might have made things worse. Biting her lip, she looked up, trying to talk to him again but was met with his silver hair instead. She sputtered when some caught in her mouth.
"What are you trying to do now? Eat my hair?" Inuyasha dryly asked.
She frowned and went in front of him a bit, sighing. 'At least he talked to me…'
She kept quiet and inched closer to him, grabbing his hand. Strangely, they were the only warm thing in this weather. She looked at him from the corner of her eyes and saw a distinctive blush across his cheeks. Or was that the cold weather they were suddenly facing?
She shrugged softly and looked ahead also.
The winds became intolerable now and she couldn't help but yank her hand away and hug herself to warmth, grabbing Kilala when seeing she couldn't move. She squeaked maintain the wind.
"Come on" Without a word he grabbed her wrist and pulled her on his back getting to jump when something enormous object hit them. Startled, Inuyasha crashed into the ground, Kagome also falling not too far away from him. She groaned when feeling the hard impact of the cold earth underneath her. She sat up slowly, wincing when feeling the burning sensation starting to appear. Closing her eyes, she prevented tears from leaking out.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out to her. She looked up and gasped at the enormous centipede looming above her. Déjà vu struck her suddenly.
'Just like the first time I came here…'
Kilala transformed into her true form growling at the rising demon. She flew upwards, hissing at the enormous insect.
"You yield the jewel sssshard," it hissed at her slowly, ignoring Kilala's threats. All Kagome could do is stare at its wide mouth, saliva dripping down the demon's chin with every word it hissed ravenously. When was the last time she saw something monstrous? Too long ago and she was acquainted with one to soon. To be frank, Kagome hadn't expected this to happen again. What was she thinking?
She tried standing up but failed, tumbling to the ground in pain. She bit her lip, whimpering softly at the pain on her hip that was continuously growing.
"IRON REVERSE SOUL STEALER!"
With a strangled cry the demon stepped backwards. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to make a corpse out of it. The demon hissed violently at Inuyasha, Inuyasha following suit.
"You…stay…away…from her…" Inuyasha growled.
Kagome collapsed unable to take the pain. She cocked her head to her side watching the battle that was about to take place in front of her. She felt so useless in her position. Willing herself to sit up at least, she began to observe the hatred between these demons.
Inuyasha's hands were bared ready to strike again.
"Get out of my way half demon!"
Kilala took the moment to strike, breathing out fire. The centipede retaliated quickly by whipping its enormous tail at her, sending the cat demon flying backwards. She hit the ground roughly and soon returned to its original form.
Inuyasha's growling became more intense and Kagome was sure Inuyasha was going to turn into his demonic form any minute. She gulped unconsciously.
Reaching for his sheath, Inuyasha grabbed the fang and watched arrogantly as the sword began to swirl with a white hue.
Kagome sighed softly; at least he was still himself. She groaned when feeling the pain becoming intolerable now. Unconsciously, she grabbed for her side applying great pressure to the now bloody wound.
"Don't worry Kagome, I'll protect you" Inuyasha growled. "Same goes for you Kilala"
Even in her world of pain, she willed herself to smile softly. A drop fell by her side and she looked up, seeing as the dark clouds closely above them. She closed her eyes, awaiting the downpour and within seconds, it came.
"WIND SCAR!"
A swerve of lighting made tracks on the ground, heading straight for the centipede. The centipede slithered away but not quickly enough. With one last cry, it fell to the ground in a heap flesh and slime.
Kilala ran over to Inuyasha and jumped on his shoulder.
The sky also gave off its own lightning, reacting with Inuyasha's sword. Without waiting for his victory to sink in, Inuyasha rushed to Kagome, quickly scooping her up into his arms gently. Worry filled his eyes as he saw her unconscious. What kept him from getting a breakdown was the soft rising of her chest. There still was a chance. Growling, he soared over the trees with every jump he took, knowing only one place that would take care of her here.
"Come on" Sango said quickly. The three of them were running, seeking for shelter from the raging wind and rain.
"What took you so long anyway!" Miroku yelled.
"Not now Miroku!" Sango replied with furious eyes.
Shippou shook his head. Whether it was rain or shine, these two would never get along; at least, Sango would never get along with Miroku. He sighed, forgetting about them for the moment and concentrating to where they would camp out for the time being. He gasped when seeing their little hut being blown away.
"We'll have to find somewhere else to stay!" Miroku cried out, also taking notice of the blown hut.
"Argh…I can't see or smell anything in this rain!" Shippou cried out. "Hey wait! Look there's some kind of shrine there!" he cried out, pointing his wet finger at the location. Indeed there was and it seemed to be holding out very much against the rain. Large trees were by its side, giving off protection from the rain.
"Let's go!" Sango cried out.
A/n: Sorry for the late update! I know I've been putting of this story for a loooooooooooooooooooong time. TOO long in fact. One reason is because I was stuck entirely with this chapter, some how I managed to get an inspiration. I don't know how. And the other reason is because of High school. T-T I hate it. It's kinda a short chapter but please review anyway!