INUYASHA COMES OUT IN THIS CHAPTER!!
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CHAPTER FIVE
Inuyasha.
It rained that night. Hard. But that was not the reason why I could not sleep. It was that name. That dog-demon. I could not stop thinking about him. What was so special about this dog-demon that Kikyo was so entranced with?
It was probably the reason why I decided not to runaway that night. I could have. Yet, it was curiosity that forced me to stay. I wanted to know more about the common world. I wanted to live without regrets. I wanted to love without being forced. I wanted it all. For that same reason I felt that this name, Inuyasha, was the answer to my problems. Silly as it may be, you would not understand.
I heard Kikyo moan something in her sleep but I could not make out what it was. As I turned to look at her I noticed her face was sad and fragile. Come to think of it she never really told me how she got to be in this whore house. Then again I do not think she would have told me if I had asked.
Wait a second.
I remembered.
That letter.
Yes. That letter on her desk. The one I had seen earlier. The one the one addressed to that "dog-demon". Why had she written a letter to him? I needed to find out.
I stood up ever so carefully, hoping Kikyo would not wake up. I slowly walked around her and reached her desk quietly. The letter was not hard to find and I read in desperation. I could not understand the letter for it seemed it was written to someone intimate. That is when I realized…Kikyo and the dog-demon were in love. She spoke of running away with him and living together in the Western Lands. But why was the letter not sent?
Kikyo began to stir in her sleep signaling morning had approached. I put the letter down and ran back to where I had originally laid before, hoping that Kikyo had not noticed. I remained still and heard footsteps down the hall followed by Kaede's voice.
"Are ye awake?"
I only turned to face her. That was proof enough.
I felt something land on my lap. I looked down and saw what appeared to be a dress.
"Ye will wear this," she said leaving me alone with Kikyo.
I tried changing quickly not wanting to be tormented by Kikyo again, yet I could feel Kikyo's eyes stab me from behind. I did not understand why she was upset or jealous. I was not interested in taking Inuyasha away from her. It was not like I was going to fall in love with a pitiable bastard who thought that fame was an excellent way to get women in his bed. I was a woman with dignity and pride, and would never allow anyone, especially this idiot, to deceive me. But I was not going to waste my time explaining that to her. It was her own pitiful fault for believing such stupidity.
I passed Kikyo and walked out of the room, finding Kaede waiting patiently. She stared at me and nodded in approve.
"Come, child. It is time we left."
I had trouble concentrating on Kaede's lecture during the journey. She tried explaining that we did not please everyone, only the wealthy. Unfortunately for her, I kept thinking…more like discussing with myself. Part of me was telling me that this was my chance to escape. But reality slapped me hard. Where would I go? What would become of me? Besides I had never seen the real world before. This was somewhat new to me, an adventure if you please. I had always read these types of stories in books, where women were captured and saved by handsome gentlemen. The fact that there was no handsome gentleman who would save me was rather thrilling. In addition, I wanted to meet this Inuyasha.
"Do ye choose to sit there all day or will ye get down?"
My thoughts had isolated me that I had not noticed we had arrived. I got off and followed her. Never in my life had I seen so many people. The arena was surrounded by noise and there were three cages, each filled with lions. I sat down near Kaede, thinking it was stupid how people screamed for no apparent reason, but then again this was my first time out in the real world. Suddenly they quieted down. The lions' cages began to open and a voice spoke out of no where.
"Today we shall see who truly is the bravest. Bring out the gladiators."
A roar erupted from the crowd as a door opened and about ten gladiators, possibly more, ran towards the center of the arena. They were not well equipped for they only wore their armor and sword. From what I understood, these gladiators would have to kill the lions in order to continue to tomorrow's next round.
Immediately, four men were dead and the three lions were still standing, waiting malevolently for their next prey.
A stupid man separated himself from the group and one of the lions decided to take action. It ran with vigorous speed towards the gladiator, but the man would not move. My heart was pounding and I was sure everyone could hear it punch my ribcage. As the lion jumped to attack the gladiator was pushed out of the way and saved by one of its own men. The crowd cheered with excitement.
"Hanyou!"
"Hanyou!"
"Hanyou!"
The people kept repeating the word half-demon. I turned to Kaede rather confused.
"They yell hanyou because he is half-demon, child," she responded.
That did not answer my question. My eyes left hers and returned to the arena.
"Half dog to be exact," she smirked.
I blinked.
That was it.
That was the man I had been searching for.
That was Inuyasha.
I could not see him clearly for his body was enclosed by his armor and he wore a which hid his face. All that was visible was the silver cloak that covered his back.
He leaped into the skies and landed on top of a lion stabbing it in the back. The blood seeped out of the animal and the lions roared in anger. The crowd went wild, throwing whatever they could in the air to demonstrate their excitement.
Inuyasha signaled the gladiators and they followed his orders…as if it were his men…as if it were his war…as if he were a God.
He ran towards another lion and one of the men threw him a sword. He caught it with ease and cut the lion's throat. One of the lions ran from behind and tried to attack him but Inuyasha managed to jump out of the way. Unfortunately one of the men did not. The lion crushed him into the wall and bite his leg, sinking its long fangs into the man's flesh. The man screamed in agony which only seemed to agitate the people. Inuyasha aimed and threw his sword, stabbing the animal in his stomach. The lion turned to face him before falling to the ground.
There were still five men standing, one wounded, and only one lion left.
The men dared not move for they valued their lives. Inuyasha, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy the moment, the life or death situation.
He ran towards the snarling lion, but the lion was fast and pounced on top of him. The crowd went silent, thinking that their hero was dead. I myself doubted for a moment. The lion seemed to move and the crowd only prayed that they were wrong. The lion was thrown to the side and Inuyasha stood up.
"Hanyou!"
"Hanyou!"
"Hanyou!"
The gladiators gathered around him and aimed their swords to the sky in victory.
I had to admit that I was relieved that he had survived.
"It is usually the lions who defeat the gladiators," murmured Kaede.
"Since they won, do they gain their freedom?" I asked curiously.
"Some of them are already free, my dear."
I stared at her in disbelief. Surely she was joking. What kind of monster would like to live his life slaughtering?
"Some are simply paid for entertainment. If ye are good and people want to see ye fight, ye will be paid to fight. Thus it is why Inuyasha has become the greatest gladiator. Men want to be like him, women want to be with him."
I scoffed. She obviously did not know me. I did not understand what Kikyo saw in this pitiful creature.
"Come, child. It is time we went to work."
"Where is it you plan on taking me?"
She ignored my question and merely kept on walking. She was not planning on answering my question.
I had not paid attention to how we got there but we did. It was a dark pathway and we could here noises on top of us. I concluded that this was where the gladiators were taken after their battle. As we continued down the path we were stopped by a man.
"He is not to be disturbed."
"Step aside," ordered Kaede.
We pushed passed the man and she ordered me to wait there. I only waited for a couple of minutes for Kaede came out of the room she had entered and ordered me to go inside.
I obeyed.
The room was rather big and seemed secluded, as if it were an important person's room.
"Hello?" I asked, closing the door gently.
I did not understand why Kaede forced me to enter a room when I was the only person in it. I walked around for a few minutes, looking at things spread across the person's desk. There were so many letters written from so many women but only one caught my attention. Apparently this woman was obsessed with his silver hair. Silver hair? That means this room belongs to…
"Well aren't you quite the nosey one," someone whispered into my ear.
I dropped the letter and gasped at how my ear had warmed up immensely from the contact with his breath.
"No matter I've got nothing to hide," he chuckled.
Excuse me! Was this man mocking me? How absurd. It could not continue. I would not permit it.
"See here you…," I stopped. I could not continue my sentence. From what was not understandable could now be easily understood. The man was the God of sex for I had never seen such a man. His eyes were brighter than gold itself and gave me a clear vision of his soul. His nose was perfect and his lips looked soft and smooth while his wet, chiseled body was bathed in a tan color which could only perfected by the sun. I assumed that he had just bathed for I noticed that his lower region was only covered by a thin cloth. I blushed and turned away from his body.
"I was not nosey, I was bored. Mind you, I do not have to be explaining myself. Yet, you should have made your presence known," I replied.
I looked at him from the corner of my eyes only to see him smirking at me. How could I have wanted to meet this idiot?
"And interrupt your reading?" he asked daringly.
"You are no gentlemen!"
"And you are no lady."
I turned to him and shoved my finger into his hard chest.
"How dare you speak to a woman that way you…you…vile creature."
He only laughed.
"I am leaving. Good day."
"Where to princess?"
"What is it to you?"
"She's not outside, if that's what you're expecting."
I watched him sit down. He was somehow amused of the current situation.
"Excuse me?"
"Your here for a reason sweetie."
"And what reason would that be?"
"Because I paid."
"I will not have sex with you if that is what you are trying to indicate."
"Don't flatter yourself baby. She only wanted me to help you loosen up a bit."
"I do not need your help. It was very nice meeting you and thank your for a horrible afternoon."
I tried opening the door but it wouldn't open. I shook the door hoping that it was only stuck but it would not open. It was locked. I forced my eyes to look at him but he only grinned while a fang peaked out of his mouth.
"I told you. I paid."
I groaned.
"How long must I be forced to stay?"
"I wouldn't say it like that. More like…how long will I have the pleasure of enjoying your company?"
"Answer the question."
"A week," he smiled.
"One whole week? You cannot be serious."
"You should appreciate that I decided to help you. After all, I happen to be an expert," he winked.
I blushed furiously, "It is none of you concern about my sex life."
"I didn't say I was interested, princess."
I stared at the floor cursing myself. I should have escaped when I had the chance.
"You know, you're not that ugly."
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!
I turned to him finding him smiling. Why did he think everything was amusing?
"What makes you think you are so high and mighty?"
"It was a joke pussycat."
"Stop calling me whore names."
He began to move forward and pretty soon he had me backed up against a wall. He grabbed my chin and forced me too look into his gorgeous eyes. I could feel his hot breath on my lips as he lowered his face.
"What would you like to be called then?" he smirked.
"Kagome," I stuttered.
Shit.