By: Inuyasha4ev
Chapter 4
Kagome closed her eyes and rolled over in her bed. She had just returned from her date with Sesshomaru, and had gone out with Inuyasha for lunch a few hours before. She was so confused. She reaaaly liked Inuyasha. And she reaaaly liked Sesshomaru. Who was she supposed to be with? Huffing, she threw the thoughts to the darkest corner of her mind and smiled. -Now, I can sleep.-
(((((Kagome's dream)))))
A four year old Kagome sobbed into a young boy's chest. He was nine, with shabby raven hair and hazel eyes. Stroking her back, he whispered, "Don't cry, Kaggy. I'll be right back."
"No, you won't. You're going away for years. Why?"
"Because I'm going to go help Grandma Kaede. She's really sick. Come on, Kaggy. Stop crying. I hate seeing you cry."
"I can't help it." She whined, soaking his shirt in tears. "I'm going to miss you. Don't leave me."
The boy sighed softly, kneeling so that they were face to face. "I'll be right back. I swear. And when I come back, I'll have lots of things for you from America. Now, if you be a good girl and stop crying, I'll see if I can come back for your birthday. How about it? We got a deal?"
Kagome wiped her face and moved away, taking a step back. "Alright, Sota-aniki." She answered softly, trying to hold in a sob.
He smiled and kissed her forehead. "Alright, Kaggy."
(((((Dream over)))))
Kagome shot up in bed, gasping for air. "Th-that boy. Who was he?" She was getting very annoyed by these dreams. They were always showing her things that confused her. She didn't know who those people were, so why would she call them 'mother' or 'brother'. And why did they look like her. "That's it. I'm getting some answers, and I'm getting them now." She casually showered and dressed before exiting her room. -Everyone is still asleep. Good.- Upon hearing a sneeze from Sesshomaru's room, she frowned and went to check it out. "'Shomaru?"
Sesshomaru turned his head slightly to look at her. "You are awake." He lifted a delicate hand to his nose and sneezed elusively.
"Yes. Are you alright? You seem...ill." She touched his forehead. "And you have a fever. I didn't know demons got ill."
"It is very rare in occurance." He explained, his deep voice uncharacteristially soft. "It is severe and lasts three days at the most."
"Oh, poor 'Shomaru." Kagome strung her hands through his hair. "I'm leaving for a few hours, alright? And when I return, I'll take care of you."
Sesshomaru nudged her had away and said, "No. That will not be necessary." He sneezed once again.
"It is, and I'll help you whether you like it or not. Tell my father I'm gone please." She kissed his flushed and sweaty cheek and left to her destination point. Entering the house, Kagome called out, "Naraku!"
He was at her side in a second. "My darling, you have returned." He kissed her forehead.
Kagome pushed him away. "No. I want answers. And you've got them. Tell me what they are."
"And why would I tell you that?"
"Because you're going to. I am sure of that." She hissed confidently. "Now, tell me who Kiyoko and Sota are."
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"Where is Kagome? It's dark and raining. I haven't seen her all day." Nao worried, pacing back and forth. "Why would she leave and not come back? And why can't Koga find her?"
Inutaisho, just as worried, but the voice of reason, answered, "Calm down, Nao. She'll return. And she's a big girl, I'm sure she's safe."
"Yea, Higurashi-san. The old man is right. I bet Kagome's alright."
"But she never even told me she was going."
"She informed me this morning." Sesshomaru told, walking slowly into the family room. "However, she told me that she would be returning in a few hours. I did not expect her to be gone for such a lengthy time."
After hearing the front door be flung open, they went to see what was happening. Thunder cracked behind Kagome as she walked into the house, soaked to the bone. Silently, she closed it and continued walking forward with dull eyes.
"Kagome, where have you been?" Nao asked angrily. "I've been worried sick about you."
Ignoring him, she moved past him, glaring at his hand when it clasped her arm.
"Do not be disrespectful, Kagome. I want an explanation. What possessed you to leave and not tell me where you were going and when you would return. Someone could have done something to you. Naraku could have found you again. Where were you?"
"She was with Naraku." Inuyasha growled after taking a deep breath. "Why were you with that scum?"
"Q & A." She mumbled, snatching away and going to her room where she locked the door and collapsed on her bed.
"What is wrong with her?" Nao questioned to no one in particular.
Inutaisho sighed. "Something happened. We must wait until she is ready to tell us."
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"She has never not spoken to me for so long, Tai. I'm getting vexed. Do you think Naraku touched her again...or worse?" Nao wrung his hands as he sat at his desk in his study.
"She did not smell of his arousal." Inutaisho answered. "Sesshomaru! Inuyasha! Come here!"
The brothers entered and took a seat. Sesshomaru turned to stare at his father blandly. "Yes?"
"Has Kagome spoken to either of you since that night?"
"No." The siblings answered. "She has a barrier around her room."
Nao sighed. "I don't think I can wait any longer, Tai. She's going to send me to an early grave."
Kagome knocked on the door to her father's office, entering when allowed. "We need to talk."
"Finally!" Her father smiled. "Tell me what has been racking my daughter's mind."
"I need somehting first."
"What?"
"Yours."
Nao's brows knitted together. "My what? My mind?"
"Yes."
"And why do you need that?"
Kagome shrugged. "I assume you have no idea concerning teh question I honestly wish to ask, so I'll just extract it from your mind."
"What is the question?"
"I wish to know everything you know of my true mother, Kiyoko, and my brother, Sota."
Nao's eyes widened. "Your mother is Kikyo, and you have no brother."
Kagome shook her head. "I figured as much." She placed her hands on his forehead and ignited them with energy. "Don't worry. It won't hurt. Your locked away memories would just be projected on to the wall, okay?"
"Um, alright?"
Nodding, Kagome began the process.
(((((Nao's memories.))))))
"I now pronounce you, man and wife." The priest announced, smiling at Nao and Kiyoko. "Nao, you may kiss your lovely Kiyoko."
"Gladly." Nao leaned forward, catching his wife's lips in his. "Kiyoko, you are the most beautiful woman in the world. Thank you for being mine."
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"Mommy! Daddy!" A five year old Sota jumped up and down. "My little sister's in there, right?! When is she coming out?! When can I see her?! What's her name?!"
Kiyoko giggled as her husband laughed and held her tighter. "In order, Sota: Yes, she's in here. She'll be out soon, expected on Christmas. And we're naming her Kagome."
"Kagome?! Oh, that's such a pretty name! I can't wait to see her! I bet she'll be just as beautiful as you, mommy."
"I bet she'll be as beautiful as your mommy too." Nao smiled, kissing his wife's cheek. "And you'll have to beat her suitors off with a stick."
"Of course. No guy can have my baby sister. I'll kill him first." Sota growled.
Kiyoko giggled again. "Dear, didn't his growl sound just like Inuyasha's?"
Nao nodded with a chuckle. "Yes. It did. Speaking of Inuyasha, Tai is bringing the boys over soon." He smirked when the doorbell rang. "Or now." Getting up, he answered the door, nearly falling over when Inuyasha zipped past him. "Inutaisho, how do you keep up with that boy?"
"I don't know."
Inuyasha sniffed Kiyoko's stomach. "You mean it's somone in there!"
She smiled. "Yes, Inuyasha."
"Hello in there! It's Inuyasha!" He yelled at her stomach, growling when Sesshomaru hit him over the head. "What'd ya do that for?!"
"You are going to kill her. I doubt the baby wants to hear your annoying voice anyway, halfling."
"Stop calling me that or I'll kill ya!"
Nao frowned when Kiyoko gasped. "What's wrong, dear?"
Kiyoko smiled broadly. "Kagome kicked again."
Sota pressed his face to her stomach. "Really?! Let me feel!" He fell back when Kagome kicked again. Stroking his cheek, he growled. "She kicked me."
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"Kagome, stop crying. You promised Sota you wouldn't." Nao soothed, caressing his daughter's back.
"I know! But he left me!"
"Kagome, your grandmother is ill. Sota has to go take care of her. He'll come back, okay?"
Kagome shook her head angrily. "No! He's my big brother! He isn't supposed to leave me!"
Nao frowned, sad to see his baby so hurt. "Kagome, calm down."
"No!" She pouted, tears streaming down her face. Jumping from his lap, she kicked a toy ball, smiling when it knocked over a lamp.
"Kagome!" Kiyoko glared at her husband. "Nao, you can't jus tlet her go on a rampage!"
"I can't help it, love. I'm putty in her hands."
"Kagome, stop kicking things this instant, young lady!"
Kagome shot orbs of energy at the wall, giggling happily. "No!" She gasped when her mother snatched her into her arms. "Let me go! Mommy, please let me go!"
Kiyoko sighed, stroking her daughter's head. "Kagome, you can't cry and break things when you're upset. You have to just deal with them. Now, I want you to sit in your room and think about what you've done." She let Kagome down.
Kagome's lip quivered, and she ran from the room, sobbing.
"Oh, Nao. I didn't want to punish her," Kiyoko buried her face in her husband's chest. "Did you see the way she looked at me? She's going to hate me."
"She won't hate you. Kagome's a smart girl. She'll come to respect your decision. I promise."
"I hope you're right. I couldn't bear the thought of her hating me."
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"Kagome, sweetheart, use your chopsticks, not your fingers." Kiyoko instructed her daughter as she watched her chubby hands grab a handfull of rice.
Kagome frowned. "But, 'kaa-san. Those stupid sticks are hard."
Kiyoko smiled. "Don't say stupid, dear." She sighed and looked to her husband for help when Kagome huffed and pushed her bowl away.
Nao shrugged and grinned. "Hey, Kagome. Did I mention that Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and Inutaisho will be here in a few minutes?"
"No!" She said with bright eyes.
"Oh yes, they are. And his two boys are big, you know. They eat with their chopsticks."
Kagome shrugged, taking her sticks and using them. "I bet not as good as me!"
Nao laughed, ruffling her hair. "No. Not as good as my princess." He left the room when the doorbell rang, reentering with Inutaisho, Inuyasha, 5, and Sesshomaru, 6 3/4.
"Sessy! Inu!" She squealed, running to them both.
"Kag!" Inuyasha hugged her.
"Hello, Kagome." Sesshomaru hugged her and patter the top of her head.
"Come! See how good I eat with my chopsticks!" She was going to run back to the table when she was snatched into two large arms. "Agh! He's got me!" She laughed as Inutaisho tickled her in his arms.
He chuckled. "Were you not going to say hello?"
"Hi, Tai-papa!"
Inutaisho sat her down, watching her scramble away. "Kiyoko, might I say, you look lovelier each time I see you."
Kiyoko laughed. "You old flirt, sit down and enjoy the meal." After fifteen minutes of childish laughter and adult chatter, there was a knock at the door. "I've got it." Kiyoko left, coming back with a pale face and a dark haired couple behind her. "Nao, this is Onigumo Naraku and Suzuki Kikyo. They wish to speak with us."
He frowned., standing. "How may I help you?"
Kagome didn't like Naraku's aura. She ran to her father, clutching his leg. "Obou?" She whimpered.
"It's alright, Kagome. Onigumo, state your business. What is it that you want?"
Naraku tore his gaze from Kagome and licked his lips. She'd grow up to be one tasty morsel. "Why, nothing more than your lovely daughter."
Nao's eyes narrowed. "Pardon me?"
"You've heard correct. I've seen her playing outside. Even at a young age, she has a promising face. And long legs. I'd love to break her in in a few years. Name your price."
Nao growled, a habit he had picked up from his childhood friend. "There is no way in hell you will have my daughter. Leave before I call the police."
"Moron. I run the police force." Using demon speed, he snatched Kagome into his arms, forming a barrier between him and the outraged family on the other side. "My, and such beautiful eyes. Were they still purple a second ago? Ah, it matters not. My sweet, you may call me, Naraku." He kissed her neck, then her cheek. "Ah, three years old, such a tender age. And you're the keeper of the jewel. Oh, and such lucious lips for a small girl." He leaned down, forcing his lips on hers.
Kagome sobbed, nearly choking on her tears. Her eyes became vibrant with color (powerful). She lowered her lids and clenched them shut, unknowingly sending all of her energy to her lips.
There was a blinding light and Naraku held her away. His licked the blood from his lips, smirking at the sight of his blood on her lips and teeth. "My little wench, you are fiery. I'll have to break that, won't I?" He cradled her to him and stroked her cheek, snarling when she bit him. "Wench." He opened his mouth, spraying her wide eyes with miasma.
Kagome screamed. "Daddy! It hurts! And I can't see! Stop him! Please! Mommy!"
Nao growled lower. He felt so vulnerable. He didn't know what to do! That bastard was hurting his daughter and he couldn't do a thing about it.
"Let go of her!" Inuyasha screamed, clawing at the barrier.
Naraku, getting very annoyed by Kagome's crying, struck her head, effectively knocking her out. "Kami, this wench is lucky she is worth all of this mess."
"Naraku!" Kiyoko placed a hand on the barrier, dissipating it. "Release my daughter!"
He chuckled. "Why would I release my koi?"
Inutaisho rushed to him, grasping his neck. "I suggest you release my mesume."
"Your daughter? Do not make me laugh. This human is of no relation to you."
"You are wrong. She is my goddaughter. Now, drop her. I do not wish to spill your blood on her."
Naraku smirked. "Alright." He threw Kagome to the side, dissapearing and leaving the room filled with his special miasma. Moving through the gas, he grabbed Kiyoko. "Kiyoko, my darling, you will be free when Kagome comes to me. Kikyo, stay here. Pretend to be Kiyoko. That is what the miasma will lead them to believe." He dragged Kiyoko from the house.
When the gas disappeared, everyone had lost their memory and Kagome...her sight. "Mommy?" She walked around sightlessly, crying for her mom. "Mommy, I can't see for some reason."
Kikyo smirked, grabbing her 'daughter.' "It's okay, Kagome. Mommy's here. Nao, let's take her to the hospital."
"Of course, Kikyo."
SsSsSsSsSs(((((End of memory))))) SsSsSsSsSs
Kagome pulled her hand back and smiled. "See."
Nao held her to him, his eyes filled with tears. "My Kami, I can't believe it. That's what truly happened. And you could see once. And your mother, thank Kami, isn't Kikyo."
"I know. Naraku told me about it. But, there's still some things I'm confused about. Tai-papa...can I look into your memories?"
"Of course, dear. If they've been locked away, I wish to know what it is that I forgot."
"Alright." She held her fingers to his temples and ignited her hands again.
SsSsSsSsSs((((((Inutaisho's memories))))))SsSsSsSsSs
Inutaisho swallowed a gulp of his wine. "Nao, you can not be serious."
Nao smirked, sipping his own wine. "Ah, but I am, my friend. It would be perfect."
"You do realize that Kiyoko will kill you when she hears what you are up to?"
"I don't see what's wrong with my idea."
"Kagome is only two, and you are thinking of arranged marriages. Kiyoko will drain your energy and sleigh you in a mere second."
Nao gave a fake frown. "You think me so weak, Inutaisho? I must say, I am offended."
Inutaisho chuckled. "I said no such thing. However, I am saying that your wife is very powerful. And when she is angry, even I fear her."
"I simply wish for Kagome to find happiness."
"And you honestly think that marrying ehr off to one of my boys will accomplish that?"
Nao nodded. "She is very fond of your sons, Inutaisho. Her eyes brighten the second I mention them."
Inutaisho sighed. "I don't know. Kagome is such a happy, free spirited little girl, and probably will be even upon maturing. Sesshomaru is rather cold, though it is partially my fault that he is. And Inuyasha, I don't know what his mother ate while pregnant with him, but he is wild, brash, and had he been born centuries back, one amazing killing machine. Kagome cries when you swat a fly, my friend. Perhaps you should allow her to find her own love, and if by chance she falls for one of my sons, then she can mate them."
"I suppose you are right."
"Right about what?" Kiyoko asked, walking into the kitchen with her daughter in her arms.
"I, um, dear, you look beautiful."
"Inutaisho, what has my husband been scheming now?"
Inutaisho smirked. "Your husband wishes for Kagome to mate either Sesshomaru or Inuyasha." He moved away from his friend when he recieved a death glare.
"Nao, darling, have you lost your mind? Kagome should decide for herself." She looked down when Kagome tugged on her shirt. "Yes, sweetheart?"
"What's mating?"
"It's like marriage. It's when you love someone and you want to be with them forever."
Kagome's eyes widened, golden in color. "Oh, can I mate Sesshy and Inu?! We could be bestfriends for ever!"
Kiyoko smiled. "Dear, you can only mate one person."
"But I don't want to choose. I want two. And daddy said even Kami would bend the rules to see me happy."
"Nao, you spoil her."
He laughed. "I can't help it. And I assume he would to see my daughter smiling happily."
"So, when can I mate them?"
Inutaisho smiled. "You have to wait until you're eighteen."
Kagome sighed "That's too long. I'll probably have a boyfriend by then. Oh well." She blinked when Inutaisho and her mother laughed. "What's funny?"
Nao glared at the laughing two. "Yes. I would also like to know."
Inutaisho cocked a brow. "Why are you upset? Just a second ago you were trying to mate her off."
"Sesshomaru and Inuyasha are different. I doubt they would take her away from me. Some other man, on the other hand, might just snatch her away."
"Oh, you selfish, selfish man. You're trying to mate her off so you can keep her with you. Shame on you."
"I'm not being selfish." Nao glared.
Kiyoko kissed her husband's cheek. "Yes, you are. But it looks nice on you."
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"Tai-papa, I'm scared." Kagome whimpered, clutching her godfather. "I can't see. It's so dark. I hate the dark." She rubbed her eyes, hoping that she would be able to see when she moved her hands. To her disappointment, she still couldn't. "Daddy took me to the doctor, and they said that they don't know what to do."
Inutaisho nuzzled the top of her head. "You have nothing to fear in the dark, Kagome. I am here holding you, nothing can happen."
Kagome buried her face in his shoulder. "But still, I don't know where I'm going. I walk into things all the time and it hurts, Tai-papa. You have to help me see like you do."
"I don't know what to do to help you, love. But the second I find out, I'll tell you."
"Tai-papa?"
"Yes, my Kagome?"
"Can you tell me what things look like?"
Inutaisho smiled softly. "I can try. You might not understand because you can't see colors."
Kagome sighed. "Never mind. You're right."
He frowned. He hadn't meant to affect her that way. "Being that you can not see things, my mesume, why don't you try to develop your other senses?" He placed a blade of grass under her nose. "What do you think this is?"
Kagome sniffed. "Hm...it smells like rain in the morning...grass with dew on it?"
"Exactly."
"Yay!" She giggled. "Can we try something else?"
"Alright. Here, touch this." He placed her hand in his hair.
Kagome strung her hands through it. "Hm...it's soft. Is it silk?"
Inutaisho chuckled, smiling brightly at her. "Close, but no, my dear."
"Um, is it your hair, Tai-papa?"
"You are doing well. What of this?" He took a few steps away from her. "What did that sound like?"
Kagome closed her eyes and thought. "I hardly heard anything. But since you're not beside me anymore, I guess you walked away." She giggled. "You walk too lightly.
"I assume I do. Now, try to find me. And I might move, so keep moving. Be careful not to run into anything."
Jumping up, she walked toward him. Each time he moved, she tried to turn and run, often crashing into something. "Tai!" She whined.
Inutaisho knelt before her, wrapping his arms around her. "Darling, you have to be careful. Do not run. Concentrate on my position then come to me. I won't move this time."
Nodding, she rose and stood still, trying to pinpoint his aura. When she found it, she smiled and walked to him, wrapping her ars around his legs. "I found you!"
"You did." He ruffled her hair. "I'm proud of you. We will try again soon with other things. Okay? But for now, let's go inside with your father, Inuyasha, and Sesshomaru and get something to eat. Sound good?"
"Sounds perfect, let's go!"
SsSsSsSs(((((End of Memories)))))
Kagome took her hands back. "I remember that now...but why would you have forgotten that if it was after Naraku blinded me?"
"I suppose because it was very soon, merely days, after you were blinded."
"Oh." She nodded. "Inuyasha, do you mind if I look at yours?"
"Nope. I wanna see what I forgot too." He glanced at teh wall when Kagome put her hands on his head.
"Let's begin then, shall we?" She smiled and began the process.