Chapter 3 – Finding Kagome
Inuyasha was walking around the festival, looking for Kagome once again.
"You… Who do you think you are pushing Hojo like that?"
Inuyasha frowned and looked at the other man that he had tackled before.
"So, it's you again."
"Leave Kagome alone, you understand me?"
Inuyasha's black hair
shook wildly.
"Not a chance. Kagome is-"
Hojo upset, took a swing at him. Inuyasha didn't fight back, just swept the blood away from his left cheek.
"Do what I tell you, Inuyasha. What kind of name is that anyways?"
He didn't reply, but turned his back to him. Hojo looked around as a crowd started to gather.
"Put your hands up like a man… Or are you afraid?"
Inuyasha grinned evilly.
"I wouldn't have been afraid to tackle you down, why be afraid of you?"
Hojo grunted at this comment and took a step forward.
Am I like this…At all? He's intimidating me, or attempting to at the very least. Do I make others fear me through words and actions?
"I don't have time to mess around with guys like you, kid."
"You're nothing of Kagome's type. I mean, you hardly even go close to her, I was watching you earlier. Like a dog with his tail between his legs. Unlike you, I take care of my girl. You see, buy her gifts when she is sick…and…"
"Your girl? I would like to differ on that one…"
Inuyasha was really getting upset now; he was taking crap from a guy he didn't even know! This human was comparing him!
"If Kagome wanted to be found by you, she would have shown up by now."
Inuyasha now had enough. He was pushing his buttons more than before.
"I'll find her, don't you worry."
Kagome was making her way around the festival now, trying to enjoy the rest of the night. The fireworks hadn't yet started, but she didn't feel like seeing them now.
She could hear the crickets in the grass chirp happily.
"Inuyasha…" she said with a sigh.
He was doing so fine until he saw Hojo near me… Is he…Jealous? Inuyasha would never be jealous… But…
She gasped at the thought of Inuyasha being overprotective.
He's more… Gentle…and sweet… I got to go tell him I am sorry…
She began walking towards the entrance of the festival where a large dragon statue had been placed.
"Come on, fight you coward!"
Kagome heard yells as she approached it.
"Hojo! Guys, that's enough!"
Hojo took notice of Kagome's voice immediately.
"It was this…this demon who tried to hurt me. He's a monster, Kagome!"
Kagome looked at Inuyasha, blood trickles ran down his face. He had this dark look on him, but he didn't seem the one to fight back.
"Kagome, please, come with me."
Hojo held out his hand, approaching her. Kagome pushed his hand away rapidly, and stared at Inuyasha.
"You hurt him. What did he do to you?"
Hojo gave her a questioning look.
"I was protecting you."
She shook her head, her eyes now nearly watery.
"You do realize… That…"
She covered her mouth as she tried to approach Inuyasha who just stared at her expressionless.
No outbursts… He kept his promise.
"Kagome, you're coming with me."
Hojo grabbed her arm, pulling her up to him.
"Leave him there, he'll recover, be found and brought to the hospital."
She tried to pull free of his grasp and he kept his grip on her.
"Let her go now, Hojo."
Inuyasha stood up now, wiping his own blood off his face.
"What did you tell me, you?"
Inuyasha took a deep breath, pushing his thick hair aside.
"I said, let her go now."
Hojo pulled her in closer.
"Why? Do you think she rather be with you?"
Inuyasha heard her eek as he tossed her to the ground.
You wanted a fight, now you will get one.
Inuyasha grabbed him and brought him up to his eye level single handedly.
"Now, tell me. Would you like to be beaten to a pulp where I can possibly make juice?"
Hojo tried to squirm
out of his grasp.
"Leave Kagome alone, you understand now,
punk?"
He gave him an uppercut, then throwing him with his group
of buddies.
"Kagome…Let's go…"
Inuyasha held out his hand now, assisting her to get back onto her feet. He stretched lightly, placing his arm around her waist now.
"I broke my promise, I'm sorry…" he whispered into her ear, before taking a second glance of the now humiliated Hojo.
"I will never buy you gifts to buy you're happiness."
Kagome didn't reply right away, she was still a little unease that Hojo had picked a fight with a half demon, and her Inuyasha did not try to hit him until she was present.
"Don't worry about it, Inuyasha."
"I like coming here with you, it wasn't the best it could have been, but I am sure I will make up for it."
He wants to come back… He protected me against Hojo whom I was not aware of his attempted accomplishments. I am really proud of him.
"I want to watch the fireworks with you, Kagome. Are you up for it?"
Kagome smiled, "But we are out of the festival area…"
Inuyasha grinned.
"I found a nice spot to observe them… Come."
He led her to a small bench off the lake and pointed to the sky.
"They'll be right there, Kagome."
Kagome looked up as the fireworks began to dance in the air, making a small 'poof' sound and the lights sparkling downwards after a few seconds. It painted the night sky as Inuyasha would point out a few that he found were extraordinary.
"Kagome?"
"Hm..?"
Inuyasha leaned in now, looking deep into her eyes.
"I want to thank you for asking me to join you. I really appreciate it."
Kagome smiled, mentally congratulating herself.
He said thank you! This is a first! Inuyash..a…
He leaned in slowly placing a soft kiss on her lips.
"I want to do this more often, okay? Spend time together without any kiddies or the perverted monk near us. I want us to have time together in this era."
Crimson red covered Kagome's cheeks.
"Yes… I would like that very much."
"Heh, for a second… I thought you would have said something."
Kagome raised a brow and tilted her head towards Inuyasha.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, nothing."
I want to know more about you and your lifestyle… Please let me know the real you, Kagome.
Kagome unsure of what he had meant, leaned onto him lightly.
"Enjoy the night, because tomorrow everyone will be asking us what had happened."
"Hmmm?"
"The monk was making assumptions. You know how Miroku is, right?"
She nodded and snuggled closer to him for warmth. He wrapped his arm around her, stabilizing with his right hand as he stared up into the sky.
I want to be a part of your life… More time with you…
"Inuyasha?"
He stared down at her brown eyes, paying attention to her.
"Will you treat me differently with the others around?"
"Not really."
The fireworks went on for about an hour and a half. Inuyasha held her hand as they walked back to the Higurashi shrine. He started walking out the door when she pulled him in.
"You're not going back just yet."
Inuyasha gave her a small smirk.
"I don't want you sleeping outside."
"Who said I was going to do that?"
Kagome beamed as she pulled him closer.
"Who said you were going back to the feudal era?"
He shook his head and entered the house.
"Your mother won't care much?"
She motioned towards him as she yawned.
"Come. I want to wash that cut of yours and clean up your face."
He listened to her, watching her through a mirror clean his face from all the scratches and cuts.
"What is this, Kagome?"
He pointed to the disinfectant as she grabbed it from him and poured it onto a white cloth.
"Don't move…"
She applied some to a cut on his arm that she hadn't noticed before.
"I am grateful for you helping me out with Hojo, Inuyasha…"
After they were done, they sat on the sofa in her room watching television.
"So news can travel faster with these things called…technology…Is that it Kagome?"
Inuyasha looked down to see a sleeping Kagome resting on his chest. He pulled the covers over her, kissing her forehead softly as he whispered good night.
