Secrets of Memories
CHAPTER 7: Dark Night
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A/N: I'm sorry that it has taken forever to get this chapter out to you guys. I have been so low on ideas and then my computer went and deleted what I had already written for this chapter. Talk about major frustration when I found out I had to start from scratch. I just hope what I retyped is good or better than before. Thank you all for being so patient with me. I really appreciate it. Exams have just gone around the corner for me...I just got out of school so you might not see this updated as frequently as before. One would think I'd update more, but I'm struggling for ideas. I'm going to try for every other week since summer has hit. I'll try my best to keep it up. I hope thats ok....Please don't get upset if I'm unable to do so. Keep reading and I hope you guys enjoy! Thnx again! -
words are thoughts
"words" are what's said
words are flashbacks
-.- are change of place
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The three boys headed into the backyard. Miroku, utterly clueless to what was going on, just followed Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru. He soon could hear the sound of giggling voices from above him coming from what looked like a small house.
The brothers just stood there for a moment exchanging glances, and then finally heaving a long sigh.
The girls had managed to get themselves up in their old treehouse that they all use to play in when they had been younger. Why Rin had a sudden urge to visit it was beyond both of them.
Frustrated with hearing the girls giggling Inuyasha got ready to let his voice ring out to reach the three. However, Miroku spoke up before he could get a sound out.
"And what might you three lovely ladies be laughing about, I certainly hope none of us" Mikoru asked in a sugary sweet voice.
"Yea, what are you three hyenas laughing about up there?" Inuyasha questioned trying to act uninterested and get noticed.
Hearing Miroku's and Inuyasha's voice the three girls poked their heads out of the two windows that faced in the guys direction. Each face was just as red as their previous comrad from the fits of laughter they had been having. Rin was above Kagome in the left, while Sango was alone in the right.
"None of your business lechurious monk" stated Sango.
Putting on a hurt face, Miroku placed his hand over his heart as he looked at Sango.
"Sango dear, how could you ever think me of such a thing. That hurt me right here darling" he stated while patting his hand on his chest, above where his heart lay.
Sango just rolled her eyes at his reaction.
"Oh stop playing Miroku, really now...you can be such a perverted jerk!" she exclaimed.
During the whole interaction Rin and Kagome kept exchanging glances.
"Aww they make such a cute couple don't you think Kag?" asked Rin in a hushed tone.
"Yeah, they have a unique way of showing they care about each other. I'm sure they'll come around soon" Kagome whispered in return with a wink in Rin's direction, before the two looked at the couple and burst out laughing.
Hearing the laughter that escaped her friends lips, Sango brought her attention to her fellow friends that were to her right. She saw the look in their eyes as the two looked back and forth between herself and Miroku.
Oh no! They better not be thinking that there's feelings between me and Miroku. I'm gonna kill the two of them. I already came to terms that he doesn't feel that way about me when Kagome got hurt. Besides I already told her that he doesn't interest me anymore. If they try something they'll be sorry.
"What are you two laughing at!?" Sango asked curiosity scratching at the back of her head.
"N-nothing at all, just a cute couple arguing before us is all" stated Rin through her small fits of giggles.
Sango and Miroku's face flushed with the redness of a tomato.
"What on earth are you talking about!? Get serious you guys" screetched Sango attempting to hide her feeling and her already broken heart.
Miroku just looked at the ground as his line of vision grew distant.
Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had just been standing there the whole time thinking the same as Kagome and Rin. Feeling that it was a good time to get attention off the two, obviously embarrassed couple, Sesshoumaru leaped up towards the tree house.
Seeing his actions Rin and Kagome both jumped back into the wide tree house. The two practically toppled over eachother, landing on their buts as Sesshoumaru stood looking down at them shaking his head.
"You girls are exhausting" he stated in his usual cool tone as he moved himself towards the trap door. He opened it and flung down the ladder to allow Miroku a way up.
Seeing the ladder fall, Miroku came back to earth and made his way slowly towards it, attempting to climb into the tree house. Inuyasha descided against the rope as he bounded up in much the same fashion as his brother.
By now everyone was inside. Kagome and Rin still sat on the floor, and had been joined by Sango.
"Come on Sesshy, come sit down. Stop being so grumpy and have some fun!" Rin stated with her cute smile as she latched onto Sesshoumaru's arm and pulled him down to the floor beside her.
Inuyasha just smiled on at the confrontation between his brother and the small girl. He held in a small chuckle at the thought of his brother, the Great Sesshoumaru, being pulled around and tamed by a mear girl.
It was a pleasent and humorous thought, but all in all he was glad the two had been brought back to one another for they were surely lost without the other.
Kagome pulled her attention away from the bubbly Rin, who was trying to get Sesshy to smile. She turned her attention to the silver haired man that stood over her.
She saw the smile that played on his face as he watched his brother and Rin. Seeing the amused look in his eye she thought she would interupt his thoughts
"Why Inuyasha, do you think you would be left out on any of this?" she questioned in a sugary tone as she grabbed onto his arm and pulled him to the floor as well.
With no time to react Inuyasha found himself plomped onto the floor in no time. He turned his head to the triumphantly, smiling Kagome. Rather than scowling at her, he found himself smiling back as the two of them turned their attention back to the previous couple.
"Sesshy, please just one smile? You've gotta losen up sometime ya know, don't be so stiff silly" Rin stated as she more and more desperately tried to persuade Sesshoumaru.
"Yes, Sesshy, please so loosen up" Inuyasha poked in before laughter consumed him.
Sesshoumaru just glared at him with his icy amber orbs. He was growing more frustrated by the second with his brothers reactions to his and Rin's conversation.
Kagome and Rin just looked from Sesshy to Inuyasha and then to one another with a nervouse smile as they both gave a skeptical laugh.
"Well we have certainly had many good times in this treehouse when we were little, huh you guys" asked Rin trying to change the subject and divert Sesshoumaru's attention away from Inuyasha, however his smart mouth chose not to stay closed.
"Yeah, such good times. Right Sesshy?" Inuyasha asked using Rin's pet name for his brother. He burst into laughter again as the girls rolled their eyes. Sesshoumaru's gaze just grew more fierce.
"Do hold your tongue dear brother, unless you want it cut off" his cool tone sent shivers down the girls spines, but did not affect Inuyasha in any way.
The girls were about to make another attempt at changing the subject before the two brothers got violent, that was until an all too familiar slap was heard.
"SMACK! MIROKU, you PERVERT!!! I can't believe you did it again! Can't you leave me be for more than a second!?" Sango screetched.
"Sango dear, I-" before Miroku could go on Sango interrupted him.
"No excuses you go and sit over there between Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha so your so called 'wandering hands' who have a mind of their own, don't get any ideas!"
With that Miroku inched his way between the two guys as he forced down a large gulp. He kept his eyes on Sango, and the flames that had burst around her body, the whole time.
By now Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha had forgotten their arguement. Rin not wanting them to remember it and launch themselves on one another, decided to turn the attention else where.
By now the sun had already set and darkness was folding itself around the treehouse. No one noticed or sensed the forboding eyes that watched the group from the ground.
"Aww, look Sesshy you can see the stars. What a beautiul night it is" Rin sighed contently as she watched the twinkling lights. The rest ofthe group followed her line of vision, except for Sesshoumaru who had begun to glare daggers at Inuyasha again.
Seeing this Rin nudges Sesshoumaru in the side. Seeing that she has caught his attention, she motions toward the windows for him to look also.
Seeing the looks of hope in her eyes, Sesshoumaru decided not to let Rin down as he too turned his attention to the sparkling stars. Rin smiled at the small gesture and lightly held onto Sesshy's arm.
Feeling the sudden contact caught Sesshoumaru off guard, as he felt his face warm a bit. He covered this new sensation up as he gently placed his hand atop Rin's and the let the chill of his attitude calm him.
Kagome smiled lightly as she saw the small scene from the corner of her eyes. She had been waiting for the two to hit it off since they were little, now that they were reunited they might actually have a chance.
Suddenly, Kagome was shaken from her thoughts. She felt a cold chill run up and down her spine as her eyes opened wide. Fear grabbed at her throat as her breathes shortened.
Not able to stand such a thing any longer Kagome shot up abruptly, catching the attention of everyone inside the tree house.
Inuyasha turned a worried glance at Kagome as soon as he felt her shoot up. He saw her ubrupt moves jolt her up and off balance, which then cause her to hit her head.
Not being able to think straight Kagome hudled over from the pain and tried to pushe it away with her hands. Holding her head helped in no way, and did not cease the feeling that kept running through her body. She knew what those feelings meant, and she didn't want them in her body ever again.
"Kagome are you ok?"Inu asked in a comforting tone.
"N-n-no! We need to get out of here now!" she yelled desperately, as she turned a worried glance to Sango and Miroku.
The couple exchanged glances, realizing what was going on. They nodded to eachother as they began to pull everyone out of the tree house.
"Out, get out now you guys, hurry!" the two echoed. Everyone followed the directions with worry etched across their faces, not one understanding what was going on.
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The group of friends reached the ground in a hurry. Inuyasha put his arm around Kagome for support, he was not sure what was going on, but it was something that he did not like.
The group prepared to move, but and eerie laugh filled the area. Kagome felt another chill travel up her spine at the all too familiar laugh, as she knew it was too late.
The guys looked around in every direction, trying to lock onto the owner of the gruesome sound. Before they knew it bright eyes began to glow in the shadows. The blood red faded as their owner stepped out into the dull light of the night.
Kagome took a step back as she clung to herself tighter. Her expression was stiken with fear. Her whole body tightened as her fragile hands formed fists.
Seeing this Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha let loose low growls. Their friend was terrified because of this man and they were not about to let him keep doing it.
Inuyasha placed his clawed hang over Kagome's, he held to it tightly and gave her a small look for comfort before he turned back to the dark figure.
"Well, well, well what do we have here? My darling Kagome did you think you were going to get away?" the mysterious figure spat venomously.
Inuyasha could feel Kagome start to shake, he tightened his grip around her hand lightly and let forth another deep growl.
"Listen buddy, I don't know who you are but you better get the fuck out of here and leave Kagome be!" Inuyasha stated with anger apparent in his voice.
The dark man just laughed.
"Please, you threaten me? You're nothing but a worthless half-breed. How pathetic! You're brother over though might actually be worth a small challenge" this only cause both brothers anger to flare.
Before either could get out a remark, a small voice perked up that no one had expected to hear.
"Listen Naraku get out! You're not wanted here and you never were! You're just a JERK who needs to disapear from existence" came Rin's fired reply.
Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru still felt clueless as to who this guy was. Obviously someone the gang knew, and someone bad enough to get Rin going. They did not care that his name was Naraku, they just wanted to rip him to shreds.
Naraku looked at the brave hearted girl before him. He threw his head back in laughter as he once again let the aweful sound ring through the groups ears.
"You think you'll scare me away Rin? I doubt it! You're pathetic, but you do have a fiesty side. I guess I'll have to take care of that later" he seethed with his eyes glowing a deep red.
His wicked grin sent chills down Rin's spine as her fear rose. She saw Sesshy's clothes out of the corner of her eye and clung to his left side. She knew Naraku should not be messed with.
Felling Rin's tight grip upon him and the scent of her fear, he let loose a deathly growl that even surprised Inuyasha.
"Back off! You lay one hand on her, or any of my friends and you will be sure to pay. So get lost before my pity upon you disapears" he stated, his tone chilling the entire area.
"HA! I'll leave your damned sweatheart alone, for now" Naraku seethed with his attention turning back to Kagome. "Give me the jewel bitch! You have kept it from me long enough, now hand it over before I decide to take it by force" Kagome shook with every word.
Damn that bastard, I don't know what he's talking about. Why can't he just leave me be!?
"I don't have this damn jewel you speak of for the hundreth time, so just leave me be!" Kagome stated as her fear subsided for a second.
"Don't lie to me you little bitch, I'm not stupid" Naraku growled out.
Kagome sank back within herself and Inuyasha could feel it. By now he was royaly pissed off. He turned to the so-called Naraku and let out another fierce growl.
"She obviously doesn't have what you're looking for prick, so back off and get lost already!" he shouted, anger and rage apparent in his voice and features.
Naraku just smirked at the hanyou before him and laughed.
"I don't take orders from worthless half-breeds. You're not even worth my time. I'll leave, but trust me Kagome-dear, I WILL be back, and I WILL have the jewel. Perhaps then this wimpy hanyou will not be making a fool of himself" and with his final words he disapeared into the darkness from which he came.
Sango and Miroku exchanged worry glances as Miroku put his arm around her for comfort, trying not to alarm Sango at the same time.
A chilling breeze blew past the group and Naraku's final words echoed through all of their heads. Kagome downcast her vision as her legs began to wobble.
Before she knew it she fell to the ground. Hearing the thud against the ground the others look over in worry, still trying to comfort the other close to them.
Having the warmth leave his hand, Inuyasha's anger grew to concern. Whoever this guy was he would surely take care of, and protect Kagome from.
He stepped closer to her fallen form and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. His warm touch awakened her slightly from her cold daze. She realized it was Inuyasha, and she was thankful that he cared, yet her legs would not allow her movement.
Instead she placed her hand over his and grabbed on as tightly as she could. Her gaze still remained towards the ground as she shut her eyes tightly, trying in any way to remove the images that played across her mind of that rainy night and of the previous moments that had just happened.
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Each second ticked on, and passed ever so slowly. Each minute seemed to drag on for hours. Yet no one dared to move, until Inuyasha decided that enoug was enough.
"Kagome, come on get up, I'll take you home" Inu said in a gentle voice as he lifted the lost girl to her feet. Kagome nodded blankly as Inuyasha proceeded to walk her home. The rest of the group starred after them before Sesshoumaru spoke up.
"Wait, we'll come with you. You two said you saw most of our parents heading in the direction of where Kagome lives, right?" Sesshy questioned as he turned his gaze to the silent couple.
Sango and Miroku gave a questioning nod, wondering what Sesshy was thinking.
"Well then, we shall find our answers there. These secrets are weighing heavily upon us" he stated with a solemn look.
The group took the statement in as Inuyasha continued to walk on with Kagome. The gang followed, wondering if what Sesshy said was true.
Sango clung to Miroku's side and he held onto her hand, making no perverted move like he normally would have done.
Sesshy was walked gracefully, towering over Rin, who held tightly to his shirt as they two walked. Her gaze was dully unfocused to the ground with worry. Sesshy lead her the way, with his delicate hands on her shoulders.
In front of all of them Inuyasha paced himself beside the distressed Kagome. Darkness clouded her eyes as Inu held her in his grasp, not wanting to take the chance of her collapsing to the ground again.
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After what seemed like forever, the group finally reached Kagome's shrine. She looked up at her home and bolted out of Inuyasha's arms.
The group looked after her form as she ran up the steps. Not on of them understanding what had just happened. They all rushed up the steps after her and came to a heavy hault while Kagome fiddled with her keys.
As soon as she managed to unlock the door she flung it open, and shouted to try and get any of their parents attention. They all knew they were there, their cars lined the streer in front of the shrine.
"Mamma!? Father!? Where are you?" no answer came. The darkness in Kagome's eyes grew with sorrow. A thick silence filled tha air before Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha stepped forth.
"This way" they stated in unison as they dashed through the home walls of the shrine. The two brothers stopped at an old grandfather clock. The group caught up to them and saw that their noses were scrunched up in question.
"In there" they both stated as they motioned toward the clock. The others peered at the clock in disbelief.
"But...how?" asked Rin. The boys shrugged their shoulders as the curious girl stepped forward. The guys stepped as they allowed Rin to investigate the old clock.
She ran her fingers over the smooth wood, and her curiosity carried her slender fingers pver the surface until they landed upon something she hadn't noticed before.
Beneath her fingers layed a small button, she pressed it as a small click was heard. The group felt a slight shake and Sesshy pulled Rin away from the clock to a safe distance from himself.
The teenagers peered at the opening entry before them. Miroku was the first to step forward and question the spectacle that appeared before them all.
However, Inuyasha spoke up before he could turn to question himself or his brother.
"They're down there, me and Sesshoumatu will lead you, it looks too dark for any of you to see" with his response the others nodded and him Sesshoumaru began to lead them down the endless stairs.
The girls took spots in the middle. Both Rin and Kagome held onto eachother and the two demon brothers before them. As for Sango she clung to the back of Kagome and Rin, while at the same time trying to avoid Miroku's wandering hands that came back in the dark stairway.
Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha finally came to a stop. However, being as abrupt and dark as it was, it caught the rest ofthe group off-guard. Everone bumped into one another, sending them all toppling to the ground.
Rin sat herself up rubbing her soar bottom as she squinted her eyes, trying to see the others with the little light that came from the door.
Realizing what she had been doing Rin gasped at the small tendrils of light that escaped through the sides of the large oak door that sat before them all.
Before anyone could make a move to investigate, the door creaked open, blinding the entire group with the long forgotten light.
Blinking several times Sango could make out a tall figure in the doorway. She looked around, and all her friends were awestuck as her vision came back to her. She looked back up to the figure to see none other than her own father.
His slow adjusting movements almost went unnoticed as he moved aside to reveal a small room with everyone else's parents sitting within.
Sango pushed herself from the damp ground and made her way through Kagome, Miroku, Rin, Sesshy, and Inuyasha over to her father. She looked at him questioningly, only moving her eyes to survey the others in the room.
Their solemn faces were enough to tell her this secret meeting was not a happy one. Unable to find her voice, Sango just dropped her mouth open, trying to urge her questions to come out, but none came.
Her father motioned them into the room. The gang did as they were silently asked and moved inside the dull room, as Sango
s father sealed the door shut once again.
Questioning glances fell upon the elders in the room. All was silent as they prepared to tell their children of an unwanted destiny that they did not wish to reveal. To tell them things that they wished were untrue, but reality is just cruel.
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A/N: Wipes forehead Whew! That took a while. I hope you guys enjoy this chappy. I don't know when I'll have the next one out, hopefully before school starts. I've been way busy this summer, more so than usual so I barely have time to write or come up with ideas. I'm redoing the outside of my house, and that's taking up so much time, then i'm trying to memorize my musice for band cause band camp starts in two weeks..shoot me I'm so screwed. It's for school and its not a camp like everyone thinks..just one we hold at our school during the morning and evening. I hate double sessions so bad! Ne ways I'm not gonna rant on about how much our new director suck or w/e. Just wanna say thanx to all of you guys for sticking around and without you this story would be no where. I hope this wasn't too bad of a cliffy, enjoy tho and Review, might give me some good ideas and give me a kick in the butt to write the next chappy. Well till then, keep reviewing and writing all your awesome stories that I read! Ja Ne
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