Circus Dog Chapter 9: Discovered, an inuyasha fanfic

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Circus Dog

Chapter 9. Discovered.

Kagome sighed, tucking her things in her little locker and placing her nametag on her shirt. 'Time to work.' She walked through the curtains and up to the cashier, where Sango, her best friend, already stood.

"Hey Kagome, how are you?"

"Tired and angry. I can't believe all the damages on my property!" Kagome groaned in distress, forgetting that Sango didn't quite know her secret yet.

"Damages? What happened?"

'Hmm? Uh..' "Um.. Robbers, real bad ones, destroyed the front yard. I have to get it re-done before my family comes home or I'm dead!" Kagome lied.

"Oh, you know, I've heard of some nasty robbers. They haven't been caught yet, but the police are working on it." Sango nodded.

'Great, she bought it.' Kagome exhaled in relief. She was currently at work, in a store called 'La Vie en Rose'. She luckily works there with her two best friends, and still to this day wonders how Miroku, of all perverted people, got this job. He certainly does hit on most of the 'young' customers who always seem to come back, which is good if you want to make a lot of profit, but bad if Sango is there waiting for him to come close enough for her to smack. She is always put in a bad mood when she sees Miroku flirting with women.

"That pervert, he's already at it." She heard Sango mutter in anger.

Kagome barely hid her grin, "Why don't you go out there and.. 'Assist' him with all the customers. I'm sure he could use the help."

"I'll be back." She growled, already leaving to pounce on the lecher.

"Those two.. If only I had a video camera, then I could make a video of all the times Sango has smacked Miroku. They make a good source of entertainment." Kagome laughed quietly.

.:.:.:. Later On That Day .:.:.:.

Kagome sighed tossing her keys on the nearest table and taking off her shoes. 'What a day.' She thought, while stretching her arms up to get all the kinks out of her back. "Mmm, much better." She said to herself as she entered into the kitchen, "Inuyasha?" She called.

She heard a 'thump' up stairs and had gone up to investigate. Turns out Inuyasha had gone out himself and explored the city while she was working. He had tried to be sneaky and get into her room through her window so she wouldn't suspect anything, but he obviously didn't know Kagome. 'I have to deal with a ten year old brother, I know all the sneaky tricks in the book, but I don't want to lower his self-esteem, so I won't say anything.' She thought as she entered her room.

Inuyasha grinned sheepishly at her, "How was your day at work?"

'He is being far too nice,' Kagome mentally stated, "It was great, you know, the usual."

"Where do you work wench? I was wondering where you went.." Inuyasha asked.

"Oh, I work at a.. Um.. Store… That sells stuff to girls. It's called 'La Vie En Rose'."

"And the pervert works there too? Keh, sounds like a suitable job for him." He muttered. "He didn't try to touch you, did he? Because I can smell him all over you wench."

"Oh, well he did fall on top of me. Sango had hit him a little too hard when he had offered a costumer some help to try on some of the… Erm.. Products." Kagome replied, "He'll never learn, and I'm surprised Sango has enough stamina to keep hitting him."

Inuyasha snorted, "Well now that you're back, we need to devise a plan against the Circus bastard. He's going to keep attacking you know."

Kagome growled, "Yeah, did you not notice the obvious front yard mess?! Do you know how much that is going to cost to fix? I have to give up all my pay for the whole month and probably even more! Mom is going to kill me!"

"Who cares about some stupid property! My life and yours is in danger!"

"Correction, my life was perfect until I had been oh so generous enough to help some injured dog! Since then, it's been a hell hole!"

"Well if you would stop going to that stupid job of yours, we'd be able to get some stuff done around here! Like stop the Circus Master from tearing more of your property apart?"

"If you want to go and kill that stupid Circus Master, then go ahead. I'm not stopping you! I would rather you go out and kill yourself then continue on pestering me."

"Fine! I will!"

"Fine!"

Then the hanyou had leapt out of the window and into the dark city of Tokyo. Kagome just fumed and shut her window with a slam. "I don't need him! He's the only reason why I have to keep buying groceries and have to give up my pay to clean up this whole mess. Good riddance."

She huffed angrily and went to pick up the phone that had seemed to be constantly ringing since the argument began. She grumbled about her horrible luck and picked up the cordless phone, "Hello?"

"Ah, hello Kagome!"

"Oh! Hey Houjo-kun, how are you?"

"Very good, I just got back from a trip and wondered if you'd like to join me for some dinner."

"Dinner? Sounds great, I've been feeling like going out anyways. How about we meet somewhere."

"Why not our favorite fast food place?"

"Nah, I just ate there yesterday, how about that little French restaurant? I heard that it's really good."

"Sounds good, I'll meet you there at eight."

"Okay, bye bye Houjo-kun." Kagome replied hanging up the receiver. "Great, now I'm going to a nice quiet place with one of my long time friends. I wonder what I should wear." She went back into her room and glanced at her clock. It was already seven thirty. "Eek! I better decide fast!" She yanked open her closet door and looked through her mess of clothes. "Perfect!" she pulled out a yellow sundress and a baby blue sweater. She had also managed to find a pair of baby blue heals to match her outfit and changed quickly. Kagome applied a bit of eye shadow, liner and mascara to her eyes, some lipstick and gloss to her lips and finally, some of her vanilla perfume on her neck and wrists.

"Okay, I am ready in record time! Now I have to get to the restaurant, hopefully I won't be late." She grabbed her purse from her desk and closed the lights in her room before leaving the house. She had locked the door and put her keys in her bag. She had stopped mid-step from her porch, a memory of earlier today getting to her.

Let me protect you!

She shook her head, 'Stupid Inuyasha, he's been a real pain.' She told herself as she started to walk again towards the shrine steps. She held her bag tightly to herself, lightly shivering when a gust of wind blew. 'Or am I being the pain in the butt. Logically he wants to kill the guy who's turned him into a dog for the past five centuries. But also, it is logical for me to get angry at the mess my yard has been turned into!' She stepped over a few potholes and tried to dodge the dirt and gravel. She sighed finally making it to the shrine steps and going down. She was so deep in thought that she hadn't realized that she was at the French restaurant until she had heard Houjo calling.

"Ah, Houjo-kun, I didn't see you there."

"Hello Higurashi, you look wonderful!" He gushed.

"Thanks," Kagome blushed. "Shall we go in then?"

"Yup, I had easily made reservations."

Kagome could have sworn she heard a growl coming from a tree, but ignored it. 'My head has been in the clouds way too much.'

.:.:.:. With Inuyasha .:.:.:.

"Where does that wench get off at saying those things to me!" Inuyasha grunted, landing softly onto the rooftop of some well house.

If you want to go and kill that stupid Circus Master, then go ahead. I'm not stopping you! I would rather you go out and kill yourself then continue on pestering me.

I would rather you go out and kill yourself then continue on pestering me.

He growled, running a clawed hand through his silvery locks, 'Stupid girl, she's got me trapped, and doesn't even know it.' He thought as he pulled out the hidden locket from his haorie. He opened it up and smiled lightly at the image of Kagome. Her scent was driving him crazy at this point, then he had realized, she was out of the safety of her house. He sniffed the air and leapt off of the roof into some trees until he reached the god tree. 'What is she up to?' He noticed that she was wearing different clothing, much prettier clothing and some stuff on her eyes and lips. 'Do her lips look more attractive then usual, or is it just me? She really smells good too.'

He had followed her quietly until he saw that she had reached her destination. Then he noticed it, or more like him. It was a boy, looked around her age and was talking to her.

"Ah, Houjo-kun, I didn't see you there."

"Hello Higurashi, you look wonderful!" He gushed.

"Thanks," Kagome blushed. "Shall we go in then?"

"Yup, I had easily made reservations."

He growled, very loudly, digging his claws into the branch of the tree. 'Who the hell is that guy?' He watched as they went into the building and sat in his hideout. 'I ain't leavin' until I know she's okay. No woman should be out with another human boy without an escort!' He growled, dragging his claws through the bark of the tree. 'I need to let off some steam. Damn, there's no demon around!' He nearly howled, he needed to claw at something. 'And I am not leaving!'

.:.:.:. Later On During The Evening .:.:.:.

"Wow, that food was good. Maybe we should come back to this place." Kagome smiled warmly at her friend.

Houjo chuckled, "Yeah, it was very good. So you said that your family is gone on vacation, without you?"

"Pretty much. I had to work and they wouldn't let me go because only Sango and I can handle Miroku. The manager likes Miroku and everything, but sometimes he can get a little too touchy and we need to be there to keep him in line." She replied. "So now I usually come home to a very lonely place." 'Well, that's not entirely true, I've got Inuyash—wait, we had that fight, maybe he won't come back.'

"That sounds depressing. Do you want to go see a movie or do you want me to walk you home?"

"It's what, nine thirty? We've talked a lot! How about we go to the mall and browse or something."

"Actually, there's supposed to be a Circus in town, why don't we go there?"

Kagome froze, "N-no, I don't think it's still on. Maybe another day. You know what? I feel like going home. How about you walk me to the Shrine steps?" ''Cause you certainly don't want to know what's at the top of those steps.' She mentally added.

"Well I can see them up ahead." Houjo remarked.

'Finally.' She thought with relief. 'It's nice to catch up with him, but I forgot how annoying he can get sometimes.' They had arrived at the steps when the stars were completely out and glittering happily. "Thanks for dinner Houjo-kun. It was great to talk to you again."

"It was nothing Higurashi."

"You always call me that, how about just 'Kagome'? We have been friends for ever you know." Kagome said.

"I know, I find it amusing to annoy you though by saying that."

"You jerk." She playfully slapped him in the shoulder. "I'll see you later okay?"

"Yup, goodbye Kagome." He smiled and continued to walk down the street.

"Bye!" She yelled out, waving. Once he had turned the corner, she had sighed, "Whew, I can't believe we talked for that long." She said aloud as she walked up the shrine steps. She had reached the top and had crossed the dangerous yard to get to her house. She fiddled with the keys feeling a bit nervous. Without Inuyasha around, she didn't like to be outside, alone, in the dark. She had dropped her keys and groaned, "I am such a klutz."

She could hear footsteps behind herself and had turned quickly to see who it was. She heard a grunt and gasped at the figure standing there. "Inu—Inuyasha?"

The hanyou snorted and walked more closely to her. Then she had noticed it. He was bleeding everywhere! His haorie and undershirt were opened, revealing his chest that was bleeding due to long gashes. His arms were also bleeding and even his hands were bleeding. His face also bled a bit, but it wasn't as serious as his other wounds. "Wha—What happened?! Who did this? Are you okay?"

"Who the hell is that human." He growled.

"You are seriously injured and all you care about is Houjo-kun?! You idiot! Come on." She picked up her keys and managed to open the door. She had dragged him into the kitchen and left him there until she came back with the first aid kit. "You are always getting hurt, can't you just not injure yourself for once in your life?"

"You were the one who said that you wouldn't care if I killed myself."

Kagome put a rag in some hot water and sighed, "I didn't mean what I said. I was just getting frustrated. I have a lot of problems right now, and I don't need you to be on that list." She explained then ordered him to take off his coat. She had started with his chest, "So, are you going to tell me what happened?"

Inuyasha turned away in embarrassment, "I.. got angry."

"What do you mean?" She continued to dress his wound.

"I started to claw at some trees, punch them and all that. I need a way to vent out my anger."

"So you did this to yourself?" Kagome asked, "Why did you do that!"

"Keh, none of your damn business. Besides, I didn't do it all. Some stray youkai were around and I had happened to get a little injured by some of them."

"Still, parts of this was done by you. Why?"

"Keh!"

"Was it because I yelled at you, or was it because I was with Houjo-kun?"

Inuyasha hissed in pain as she bandaged up his chest. "That human shouldn't be near you!"

"So it is because of Houjo-kun."

"So what if it is? Big deal."

Kagome growled in a un-lady like way and started to clean his arms. "The deal is, I don't want you to do this to yourself each time I see him! I don't want you to hurt yourself—wait, does this mean you were spying on me?"

Inuyasha snorted, "You should have had a chaperone with you. No woman should be out with another man, alone, without a chaperone."

'He was jealous over Houjo-kun.' "You are an idiot. He's my friend, nothing more. We've been friends since like the beginning of high school. He's a bit annoying, to tell you the truth, I would rather be around you then him."

He blushed, "You're just saying that."

"Why do you think I gave you that?" She motioned towards the necklace that hung around his neck. "Just for kicks? I think not. You are a very special friend Inuyasha. And when I find time, we'll plan something to that you can free yourself from Naraku and aren't forced to wear that necklace anymore."

"Who said I was forced?" He added quietly, "It's nice to have it."

She had finished his arm and hand and moved to the other one. "Seriously? I thought you hated it."

"Not really. I kinda like it, because it reminds me of you, one of the first human friends I've ever had."

Kagome giggled, "I'm glad then, and I'm sorry for yelling at you today. I shouldn't have said those awful words."

"Feh, apology accepted, wench."

She had finished up quickly then washed her hands in the sink. Afterwards, she had left the first aid kit on the table and helped Inuyasha move to the living room. "I have a mess to clean up, you stay here and relax, I'll clean and make you some ramen."

"Are you sure you don't need any help wench? 'Cause these are just scratches." Inuyasha said.

"Relax Inuyasha, I don't need your help." She said.

"Keh."

.:.:.:. After clean up and ramen .:.:.:.

"How about we watch a movie?"

"No, I don't want to." Inuyasha stated.

"Oh come on Inu!"

"Don't 'Oh come on Inu' me! I said no! Figure out something else to do."

"Well you aren't really in any position to argue, so I am just going to put a movie in." Kagome replied smugly.

"Great."

.:.:.:. With Naraku .:.:.:.

"Tell me where they are Kouga." Naraku demanded.

Kouga was currently in a tight situation with the boss. He had him pinned to the trailer wall with his hands wrapped chokingly tight around his neck. Kouga had coughed, blood seeping out of his chest. "I.. don't know.."

"Tell me, or you and the female wolf die." Naraku threatened.

Kouga gasped, "Leave her alone!"

"Tell me where they are and I'll spare your life."

Kouga squeezed his eyes closed, 'I'm sorry Inuyasha.' "Hig-Higurashi Shrine, Al-also known as Sunset Sh-shrine."

Naraku grinned, "Now was that so difficult?" He let the wolf drop to the floor and walked over to his desk to take the jewel.

"Higurashi Shrine it is."

'I've got to… warn them..' He winced, standing to his feet and limping out of the trailer. He knew Naraku was watching, so he decided to make this quick. He had limped away from the trailer and went to a tent, calling a wolf. He had whispered something before the wolf had taken off and then he had gone to retrieve his other wolves.

'Damn.. Please be careful..'

.:.:.:. Higurashi Shrine .:.:.:.

Inuyasha was about to dose off until his nose twitched and filled with the stink of wolf. He groaned getting up from his comfortable place to go to the door. He could feel Kagome staring at him and ignored her question of what he was doing. He had unlocked the front door and opened it, crouching down to the level of the brown wolf. "The hell are you doing here mutt?"

The wolf whimpered and muttered something in its wolf language. Inuyasha nodded and told it to get away from here. He growled closing the door and yelling for Kagome. She had run out of the room and was at the door in four seconds flat wondering what had gotten into him.

"Pack clothes and whatever you need, right now." Inuyasha ordered.

"Why? What's going on?"

"Naraku knows where we are. We don't have much time before he gets here. So hurry up and take whatever you find precious and we need to leave."

She didn't need to be told twice, so she had rushed up to her room and yanked out a very large yellow bag, packing a couple changes of clothes and other necessities such as tooth brush, face wash, soap etc. When she had come back downstairs with her very big bag, Inuyasha started to laugh at her to help cover up his disappointed face. She wasn't wearing the yellow dress anymore, but some pajama pants and a sweater, though she still had on the makeup and smelled really good.

"How much stuff do you need wench?"

"I need all of this to survive! Don't you dare touch it! Now, where are we going?"

Inuyasha grinned, "There ain't no other place besides one that will grudgingly take us in. I doubt he's going to be happy about this."

"Who is 'he'"

" Keh, none other than my half brother, Sesshoumaru."

A/N Done a very quick chapter. Whew, I've been updating like crazy! Remember, Exams are going to be coming up soon, so I may or may not update soon. Anyways, R&R!

Inu: That bastard better take us in!

Kag: He's your brother, of course he will!

Sess: I have no choice… -points at obedience collar-

Moi: I have effectively tamed the beast! Now he has to follow my orders!

Inu: I guess that means we're guarantied a place to stay then.

Moi: Yup!

Sess: -Grumbles-

Moi: What was that Fluffy? –Presses red button-

Sess: -Is zapped- Nothing oh great one.

Moi: That's what I thought. R&R!