Chapter 4: Too bad they don't sell it in a bookstore….
Last time: And then Kagome turned red and Sota's interesting choice of words…
Lady Nefertiti: I decided to update earlier since I have time. So the next update should be after Columbus day. Expect ooc-ness in this chapter. The wonders of fanfiction...you can twist and make the charecters as you want to. Anyway, enjoy reading.
Sota walked out of Kagome's room, muttering something about how to kill a certain half-breed while Kagome sat down on her bed and grabbed an empty notebook that was sitting on her desk. She chewed on the end of her pen and thought….."Now why do you suppose they don't sell material about demons in bookstores?" Kagome wondered aloud.
'Because who in their right minds would buy a book like that? Humans don't believe in demons...they're afraid…like duh! And even if you told someone….they'd say you were a crazy person or send you to loony-ville.' her conscious said butting in.
"Maybe." Kagome said. She opened her notebook and said before writing. "I think it's time to change that." That said she started to write her own 'version' of a book.
Title: "How to trap a Demon 101." By: Kagome Higurashi
Summary: "Are demons real? To some yes, but to others they live in nightmares…"
When you decide it is time to trap a demon, whether for your own evil purposes, or to mate, or to just annoy the hell out of... (etc) first you must decide:
a.) if their worth the trouble
b.) Are they intelligent, obnoxious, aggressive, or just plain Stupid? (for more information on the definition of stupid see page 12.)
c.) Are they sexy or do they have ugly warts on their faces? (sexy doesn't mean just one part ladies…. we're talking the entire package)
d.) Are they well-mannered and well spoken or just a plain 'DOG?'
e.) How do they dress? (if they don't wear shoes, or are 'half-dressed' then don't even bother reading this book)
f.) Do they already have a possibility of having another woman on their side as well? (if they get sick of you?)
g.) Are they powerful, with weapons and such? (Meaning do they need you for a weapon to work?) (Cause girl, if they need you, then I say drop him like last years newsand go find yourself a sexier demon to play with.)
h.) Will he betray you? (if you said yes… then you must realize THERE ARE MORE FISH IN THE SEA.) hint keep another demon in your mind, just in case….
i.) Family background (this is a big factor!! Do NOT overlook this!!)
j.) What kind of things will you use to trap him? ( possible objects to 'trap a demon' listed in back of book if you're totally clueless)
k.) HOW will you trap him? (ah, the possibilities……) wink
Kagome smiled and looked over her list. Did she add everything she thought was important? 'Well even if I didn't, then I can add on later.' She got up and put her notebook in her backpack, determined to finish it later.
For some odd reason, Kagome felt something in her stomach and wondered whether she should skip going to the feudal era. Would she see Inuyasha and confront him? She didn't want to see him….at least not right now. And as far as Sesshomaru went….well she was glad that her brother couldn't go to the feudal era, otherwise he'd be playing match-maker between her and Sesshomaru. Not that she minded…….
Well She HAD to see Sesshomaru though, to deliver Sota's message to him. She sighed, there was no living without seeing him at least once in a while. She knew he didn't like her…so why worry?…..but then her hand reached towards her bag and pulled out the notebook she had been writing in and wondered if what she wrote was indeed something she believed in…..
"If I want him….I'll have to capture him myself." She said aloud to no one. Smiling suddenly, she started humming and put the notebook back into her backpack, grabbed her bag and walked out of the door…….
'To bad….they don't sell this in a bookstore….' She thought vaguely, making her way towards the well-house. 'they'd make millions…..'
Sota sat on the sofa, as he watched Kagome leave the house and enter the well-house. She was lucky, did she even know? Going back to the past and seeing Japan as it was before all of this 'Future' stuff.
'Demons and monsters, real magic and Miko's.' He wondered if he had a shard of that jewel would he be able to travel 500 years back too? He was after all, the same blood as Kagome…. "but she's a reincarnation of someone….a dead priestess," Sota said aloud.
-With Kagome- (who had just jumped into the well)
'That was sweet of Sota to stick up for me like that.' She thought. She went back to what she had written in her notebook and thought.
'Is he worth the trouble.' Well… first, she had to decide 'He-who.' She knew that it wasn't Inuyasha, he'd already done more than his share….She frowned as she went back two years and remembered that she'd saved him…more than he saved her. He'd been seeing Kikyo off and on since two years, He only saved Kagome, when he deemed it necessary, in other words….for those jewel shards.
'Would Kikyo take the shards from me…if I gave them back to her?' Perhaps….. 'I'd gladly give them to her and say sayonara….no, I'd shove them in her face….
'So is he worth the trouble?' Kagome asked herself. Would she have to go out of her way and trap him? How special was he to her, was the REAL question. She didn't want to feel the burning feeling of rejection again, as she did with Inuyasha, who had basically rubbed it in her face that she was a worthless wench.
And even though she was always there to help him out of a crisis, or stand by him….he still didn't love her. 'He does something wrong and then begs for forgiveness….He basically runs after me 'like a dog.'
She sighed and slowly climbed up the well, using those vines that were attached to the well like glue. She knew it, she didn't want him anymore. She narrowed her eyes when she thought back to a time when she had been so stupid….it was her own fault……
-Flashback-
"Inuyasha! We got all of the Demons that Naraku sent for us, we….." but she had stopped dead because Inuyasha was holding Kikyo's hand and asking HER if she was okay, when it was Kagome who sported bruises, cuts and scrapes….I mean seriously…..Kikyo was DEAD, how the hell was she to feel hurt….or the feeling of rejection……
-End Flashback-
'He was such a bastard…..' Kagome thought inwardly, seething with anger. For some odd reason Kagome knew that no matter what she did or would say….Inuyasha would always think that she'd come running to him.
Sure it WAS her fault that when she met Inuyasha….she wanted him so bad, I mean what was a girl to do when the first male demon she came across was a silver-haired, golden eyed dog demon. 'but I had no idea that he was a bad-mouthed, obnoxious, 'DOG.' And the fact that his specialty was back-stabbing women for his DEAD love.' She shrugged and made her way towards the village.
And lo and behold, the next demon she met was not only sexy, but had impeccable manners…..but unfortunately thought that she, a human, was the scum of the earth. 'And he HAD to be Inuyasha's half-brother, the gold-eyed Sesshomaru….' Oh well what could she do? But was it his words that had hurt her the most?
'It was when Sesshomaru had first laid eyes on me, it was so degrading.' Kagome thought. He'd smirked and said "hmmm…how interesting."
He didn't seem shocked or puzzled that Inuyasha would be hanging out with the likes of a human. 'And he had asked Inuyasha if it was a taste from father.?'
'Grrr….no matter how damn cute he is….he didn't have to be so arrogant!' she didn't think she was ugly…or worthless….BAH! All demons needed to go to the 'doghouse' yes indeed!
'But Sesshomaru had looked down at me, and….Well whatever.' She huffed and shifted her yellow pack to a more comfortable position.Was it her fault that she always had problems in the Men/Demons department? Was it her fault that she knew no one would love her?
'I'll just live by myself, with dozens of cats, writing novels about demons and strange powers'….people thinking that she was a 'batty old lady.'
So was Sesshomaru worth the trouble? He might be trying to play 'hard to get' but Kagome wasn't so sure he WANTED to 'get' or 'go' anywhere with Kagome.
The last she'd seen of him was at the last battle they'd fought against Naraku. He'd picked her up in his arms, she had grabbed onto his shirt, while Inuyasha was busy saving Kikyo….of course. 'Why is she always there, when we're trying to fight anyway?'
Well back to finding out if demons were worth the trouble…..'Why did Sesshomaru save my life?' she frowned and kept asking herself that.
Then aloud she said "Well at least I know now that Male demons are NOT worth the trouble…." She slumped her shoulders and continued on her way, but then she heard a voice behind her which made her turn around.
"I beg to differ, Kagome." He stood there wondering WHY on earth she was frowning at him.
"YOU." She said. She huffed, turned around and crossed her arms. "What are you doing here?don't you have anywhere else to be?"
He didn't answer her, instead said calmly, " Well looks like you're in a cheerful mood today…" Then leaning against a tree, and crossing his arms, he said "So what did Inuyasha do to you THIS time? Because you know Kagome….I quite enjoy saving your precious behind from perilous danger…is Naraku planning on attacking us anytime soon?" He didn't expect her to answer but she did…..
She marched towards him and glared into his eyes…. "Still a cocky bastard as always Sesshomaru?"
Then unexpectedly he grabbed her wrists…and pulled her towards him, wrapping his arms around her waist. "So….you still hate me hmm?" Noses only inches apart, he grinned into her blue eyes….She glared at him and was trying as hard as she could to wriggle free…failing miserably.
"Looks like you're lucky one to fall into my trap. Cause you know I'm feeling a bit playful….do you want to play with me Kagome?" Then he looked thoughtful, "Well you know….I've been meaning to….." Kagome cut him off sharply….
"Grr….do you say that to all the ladies Sesshomaru!?" Kagome said angrily.
He frowned at her and tightened his hold, causing her to gasp. He said in a somewhat dangerously soft voice "Do you believe that this Sesshomaru could love anyone but you?"
'...'
'SAY WHHATTTT??' she thought gaping at him. He had to be joking. Seriously.
"Do you have a head injury erm... Sesshomaru? Cause ya know I can go to the fut...my home and they have this great healing herb kind of thing..."
"This Sesshomaru is doing quite well thank you..."
Oh ya...She forgot. Males did not show weakness...
Lady Nefertiti: yay!! The next chapter should be uploaded soon after holidays!! I hoped you liked this one!!
(don't ya just love Sesshy in this chapter?) grin
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