Author's Note
Hope you all liked the last chapter…I was laughing hysterically as I wrote the whole birthing part. But anywho…I'm glad I got so many responses from you all! I was worried that it would be like the 1st story where so many people read it but only a hand full actually stayed on for the next one…thank you all! Here's the next chappie for you all! And Alison…I hope you enjoy where Ally is assigned…and for those of you who read the last one there's a small joke in there referring to Chapter XV and the whole scene with Kane and Soshi…with that I leave you all to read the next chapter…BEAM me up Scotty!
Sammy-Sama
Scene changes from "Had a Bad Day" by Daniel Powter
Omnia Vincit Amour: Love Conquers All
Written By: Sammy-Sama
Disclaimer:I do NOT own InuYasha or any of the characters in the InuYasha series. However Artemis, Koji, Kane, Bakari, Yumiko, Kisho, Ally, Soshi, Mia, Seiji, Riku, Amaya and Fluffy are my own characters!
Chapter II: Vive Quasi Cras Moriturus
(Latin to English: Live as if you were going to die tomorrow)
The young miko awoke the next morning to the building pressure in her lower abdomen; her bladder signaling it was time to take care of business. Gently she tried to pull out of the young hanyou's embrace; earning a tired warning growl in response.
Leaning closer towards the young man she whispered into his ear, her breath causing the silver appendage to twitch, "I just have to go to the bathroom InuYasha, I'll be right back."
A soft growl vibrated through the hanyou's chest as the young miko pulled out of his arms, her lack of presence causing the small child that had been huddled close to her to whimper; the young man trying to calm the child down.
Crossing the carpeted room she entered the bathroom off to the side. After taking care of her business she reentered the room, her hazel eyes instantly softening as she looked towards her mate and child.
InuYasha had pulled the small child closer towards him, rolling over so he was now on his back he'd placed the young infant atop his chest. She watched as her child slept atop her mate, his soft purrs lulling the baby back to sleep; the young man holding her close to him with one clawed hand.
Coming back to the bed she crawled in, slipping back under the covers she laid her head upon the young hanyou's shoulder, covering his hand with smaller one as she watched her daughter.
"She's going to get scared when you leave with out her you know," InuYasha stated, his voice going no higher than a whisper.
"I had to use the bathroom," The young miko replied, "I knew you'd take care of her while I'm gone."
"I just thought I'd tell you Kagome," The young man commented, his voice fatigued.
"Are you okay?" Kagome questioned, raising her hand from atop the young man's to rest on his forehead, "Well you don't feel hot."
"I'm just tired," InuYasha answered, opening his molten orbs to gaze at his mate, "That's all, don't worry."
Kagome nodded, returning her hand to her mates as she closed her eyes, listening to the man's rhythmic heartbeat, "Lets gets a little more sleep then before the others get up."
Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to grey
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on
The small group sat around the kitchen table as Hana placed their breakfast before them, each thanking the young demon for their meal.
The companionable silence that had fallen over the group was broken however as two figures emerged from the back of the house, the young woman accompanying the man looking extremely agitated.
"Don't mess with Artemis this morning," The young Eastern Ruler warned his mate and comrades around him.
The young wolf took her seat next to the Eastern ruler's mate, immediately beginning to eat her meal as her mate took his seat next to the young lord.
"Morning Kane," the young man greeted with a smile, "How are you and Bakari doing this morning?"
"Just fine," Kane answered, "How about you and Artemis, Koji."
"I'm good," Koji replied, casting a weary glance towards his mate, "But Artemis is a bit grumpy."
"I am not," Artemis argued, swallowing a bit of egg, "I just didn't get any sleep last night."
"PMS and all," Koji muttered, giving the young man beside him a side glance.
"I'm not PMS-ing," the wolf replied, "I just don't like you taking up ¾ of the bed at night."
"You take all the covers to yourself," Koji commented, "It's not fair."
"Life's a bitch," the young wolf snapped, glaring at the young man across from her.
"Hi life," Koji waved politely, a grin spreading across his face.
"If you don't stop I swear," Artemis warned, her stony gaze locking with her mate as she waved her knife threateningly towards the man, "I'll kill you."
"Though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil," Koji quoted, trying to keep his amusement and laughter under control, "for I am the meanest son of a bitch in the valley."
"That's it!" Artemis growled as she stood up and jumped over the table, her mate predicting her attack and moving out of the way; exiting the room with his plate in his hands.
The phone rang through the house over the loud commotion of the ranting couple.
"Lady Ally," Came the gentle call of the young demon as she answered the phone, "There's a Mr. Gonzo on the phone for you."
"Awe," Ally whined from her seat next to her mate, "Just when it was getting good too."
"He probably has an assignment for you," Soshi commented, watching as the young woman stood and exited the room towards the hall where she'd be able to talk to her boss in private.
"With any luck," the young ruler agreed, "I'm tired of being cooped up. I need some adventure in my life."
"Well excuse me if I'm not exciting enough for you," Soshi mumbled sarcastically as the young maiden left.
"Good morning Mr. Gonzo," Ally greeted politely, pulling a stool from a near by table and sitting down, "What can I do for you today?"
"I apologize for not involving you and Mia more these past few months," The man began, his tone sincere, "It's just with all the new interns we've had to take on we've been swamped. From experience I know you're one for the chaos of the news room but we simply had no room."
"I understand sir," Ally replied, reassuring her boss that there were no ruffled feathers, "Actually Mia and I have been having some…family issues we've been taking care of. Her uncle's wife just had their first child a few days ago so we've been a bit busy around here."
"Ah," the young man said in an all knowing tone, "I know how tiring that can be. When my oldest was born…oh boy did we have a plate full. Anyway, there's a big event going on at the convention center today and I figured it'd be you're cup of tea."
"Really?" The young woman questioned, intrigued by what her boss had told her, "What's going on?"
"The biggest story of the week," The man replied cryptically, "You and Mia need to head down there before noon though."
"Yes sir," Ally replied, "We'll leave right now."
"Very good," Mr. Gonzo added before hanging up, "Have fun."
Hanging up the phone she shook her head; her boss could be such a weirdo sometimes. Heading back in to the kitchen she noticed the bickering married couple had yet to return. Violet orbs locked with amber as her companion pulled her attention from the conversation she'd been in the middle of with her mate to speak with the young ruler.
"What did he want?" The young hanyou questioned, watching the young woman as she headed towards the door.
"He says he's got an assignment for us," Ally answered, crossing through the room and into the living room; making her way towards the front door and plucking her keys from the hook beside the wooden barrier; taking her pad and pen with her, "Are you coming?"
"Just a sec," Mia replied, grabbing a piece of toast from the plate in front of her before turning to the man beside her, capturing his lips in a gentle kiss, "Stay out of trouble Seiji, okay?"
"Will do," Seiji assured, a small, loving smile gracing his lips as he watched the young woman leave.
"What about me?" Soshi called, catching the young ruler's attention.
"What about you?" Ally questioned, turning her violet orbs towards the man's ginger ones.
"Aren't you going to say goodbye to me?" Soshi whined, a slight pout on his face as he looked towards the woman.
"Good bye," Ally said playfully, "And stay out of trouble."
With that the two headed out the door and into the city, the pair ready to face what ever their boss had planed of them.
"Women," Soshi mumbled, glaring daggers towards the door.
"Well," Bakari said, rising to her feet, "I'm going to go see Sango and let Miroku come on in for breakfast. I'm sure he's hungry."
"Okay," Kane nodded, his mate heading down the hall; the northern ruler passing her on his way into the kitchen.
The young wolf reentered the room, sweat soaking his body as he slumped into the chair he'd previously occupied.
"I sure hope you're like that because you were running from Artemis," his companion admitted, his florescent orbs full of mirth as he eyed the young man.
"I am," Koji agreed, his tone leaving no room for debate on the subject, "So what are we going to do?"
"We could play a game," Seiji offered, going over their options.
"Like what, per say?" the young heir to the East inquired.
"Chess?" Soshi suggested, a smirk spreading across his face as he glanced over to the Eastern Lord.
"No," Kane replied simply.
"How about a card game," Seiji continued, "We've got enough players to get a good game going."
"What did you have in mind?" Koji questioned.
"War," Kane offered, a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
"Sure," Seiji agreed with a nod, "Why not."
"No," Koji, Soshi and Kisho shouted in unison, locking their gazes on the young ruler.
"Why not?" Kane inquired, trying to keep an innocent composure about him, "Four against one, I like those odds."
"Come on guys," Seiji pleaded, "Please."
"Fine," Koji agreed, "all of us against you."
"Deal," the young dog demon nodded.
"You do get the stuff," Kane directed towards his son, "And meet us out back."
"Wait," Seiji questioned, "What do you need other than cards?"
"You'll see," The ruler laughed, the other two following him through the rear door in the kitchen, "You'll see."
You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on
The young hanyou entered the room, the young monk sitting upon his bed his violet orbs locked on the closed door she knew led to the bathroom.
"How's she doing?" the young woman questioned, closing the door behind her as she crossed the room and sat beside the young man.
"She's doing okay, Lady Bakari," The monk answered, "Well as 'okay' as a pregnant woman can be with morning sickness."
Bakari nodded, "I know, been there, done that."
"Is there something you requested of me?" the young man inquired.
"Oh," the hanyou replied, "No Miroku, I just wanted to see if you wanted to go get something to eat. I'll stay in here for you if you'd like."
"Thank you," Miroku said, relief in his tone, "I would love that."
A small smile spread across the hanyou's face as she watched the monk hurry out of the bed room.
A few moments later the young slayer emerged from the bathroom, making her way over towards the bed and flopped down; well, more like fell down considering her rounded stomach.
"Not doing so good?" Bakari questioned, eyeing the young woman beside her sympathetically.
"No," The young woman replied, her chestnut eyes rising to lock with the hanyou's orange ones, "I can't believe Miroku asked every girl he met to have his children…why would he want to inflict this much torture on the world?"
The young hanyou laughed, "It gets better Sango, trust me, it does."
"Whatever you say," Sango sighed, her eyes closing, "I just can't wait for it to be over."
"Well, you'll see," Bakari commented, "When you have your child you'll know it was well worth it."
"I wonder if that's how Kagome felt," Sango thought aloud.
"I'm sure she did," the hanyou nodded, "But if you go into labor and act like those two, I'm sorry but I'll be the one recording it; not Koji."
"Ha Ha," the slayer mocked, "Very funny."
"Well," Bakari began as she stood, "Do you think you can stomach something?"
"Probably not," Sango admitted, though she began to follow the young hanyou, "But it's worth a try."
"That's the spirit!" the hanyou cheered, exiting the room and heading towards the kitchen to join the young monk.
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
The demon watched, his form concealed in the shadows as he observed the activities going on in and around the large house of his previous business partner.
"I hope you've had a good break," His whispered, crimson orbs watching as the majority of the household left, going on their separate ways, "Because now I intend on getting what was taken 500 years ago. And this time, you won't be so lucky."
"I need to get them away from here," He thought as he silently made his way through the foliage and out to the main road where his car was waiting, "Once I get them separated from the others the game can begin."
Getting into his red convertible he quickly put on his concealment charm, his ebony hair shortening so it was just above his ears; his eyes darkening to a deep navy. Putting the key in the ignition he turned his vehicle around, making his way out to the highway and back towards the city.
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You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
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The young miko awoke once again, the sounds of soft purrs catching her attention. Hazel orbs fluttered open to the sight of her mate nuzzling his nose into her daughter's small patch of hair, her small hand's gently rubbing her father's ears as the young man's nose tickled her own appendages; causing light giggles to come from the small child.
It took every ounce of will power the young woman contained not to burst out laughing at the sight, it was just so…cute. Though all her self-control vanished as the young man began to talk in his sleep.
"Stop Kagome," the young hanyou growled playfully, pulling the small child closer towards him, "Quit teasing me…"
Laughter ripped from the young woman's throat, unable to contain the urge any longer.
Hearing the loud fits coming from his mate the young hanyou opened his eyes, molten amber locking with identical amber.
"I don't know but," Kagome said through her fits, "But I think that's illegal…if not it's just wrong."
Amber orbs widened as he sat up, bringing his daughter with him, "You mean that wasn't you it was…"
"Yep," the miko giggled, "I think you were right InuYasha."
"About what," InuYasha questioned sheepishly.
"She is going to be more like me," the miko replied, her laughter dying down.
"Well it tickles," The hanyou commented, setting the infant down on the bed opposite his mate; a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
"Well excuse me," Kagome added, watching the young man curiously, "What are you doing?"
"Pay back," The hanyou growled, tackling the young woman, straddling her waist as he took his clawed hands and ran them down her sides; earning fits of giggles from the young maiden.
The couple had been in the midst of their tickle war, the small infant giggling along with them as a loud knock came to the door.
"I hate to interrupt," Came the nervous tone of their companion, "But Lady Sango requested I ask you two if you'd like something to eat."
"We'll be right out Miroku," Kagome answered, pulling herself away from her mate, "Just give us a second."
"Okay," Miroku replied, retreating from the door.
"Come on we got to get up anyway," the miko sighed, slipping out of bed and going over to her dresser; pulling a pair of jeans and a light shirt out to wear.
"Do we have to?" The hanyou pouted, curling back under the covers.
"I thought you wanted to go to the park today?" Kagome questioned, eyeing her mate curiously.
"Fine," the young man sighed, reemerging from the wave of sheets and picked his daughter up as he stood, "But you're changing her."
"Deal," Kagome replied, tanking the small hanyou from him as he got dressed himself, pulling off the young ones diaper and replacing it, "There, all finished."
The two left their bed room, Amaya safely cradled in her mothers arms as the couple headed towards the kitchen.
"You missed a good movie last night," Bakari commented, grinning as the two came into view, "Artemis really outdid her self."
"I'll have to get it from her and see," Kagome replied, sitting down next to the hanyou and looking towards her friend, "How have you been Sango?"
"Okay," Sango answered, taking small bites of her breakfast…well more like lunch now, "This morning sickness is going to be the end of me."
"I know what you mean," Kagome nodded, "Join the club; we have jackets."
The three women laughed at this, the two with out y chromosomes simply sighed with relief. The hanyou though, probably wouldn't survive one day with out breakfast.
"So, what do you two plan on doing today?" the slayer inquired.
"Well InuYasha and I were going to go to the park," the miko answered, "I was going to ask if anyone else wanted to come…where is everyone?"
"Well, Artemis is in her room; she got angry at Koji," Bakari informed, "Ally and Mia had to go to work and the guys are out back doing god knows what. The rest of us are here."
"Oh," Kagome said, turning towards the man beside her, "Do you want to leave now?"
"You haven't even eaten anything yet," InuYasha commented, "You should before we go, it's not good for you to miss a meal."
"We'll have a pick nick," The miko replied taking a Tupperware container and filling it with her food, "Thought it was a good idea."
"All right," The hanyou agreed, doing the same.
After the couple had filled a few containers and gathered up a few bottles for Amaya they began to head for the door.
"We'll be back before dinner," Kagome called towards the three in the kitchen.
"Okay," Sango replied, watching her friend exit the house, "Be careful and have fun!"
"Will do," came the miko's answer as she closed the door behind her and went to her car, the couple making their way towards the city and the park concealed in it's center.
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Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on
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"You've got to be kidding me," Mia grumbled, her amber orbs taking in the sign before them.
"No way," Ally gasped, her violet gaze catching the sign as well, "I love that man!"
"You can't be serious," Mia sighed, bringing her hand to massage the bridge of her nose as she watched her friend beside her nearly bust with excitement, "My friend's a treky."
"Hey," The young woman replied with a shrug; mock offence in her tone, "I resemble that remark, plus; we all have our quirks."
"And mine's highlighters," The hanyou added, "Yet you don't find your star trek craze a bit…obsessive?"
"Over active hobby," Ally corrected, motioning for the young woman to follow as she entered the convention center.
"I think we'll have a bit of a problem," Ally commented upon entering the double doors of the building, her violet orbs looking over many of the convention goers, "We look a bit mundane if you ask me."
"Well excuse me for not having uniforms on me," Mia sighed, looking around at the multitude of fans, "If this is the biggest story of the week, that doesn't go to say much for the news."
"Oh shut up," The young ruler snapped, trying to find a solution to their slight problem, "I had to go to that Anime convention of yours."
"Yeah," Mia argued, "But anime is cool."
"To each his own," Ally replied with a shrug, spotting the vender she was looking for, "Bingo, problem solved."
"What do you mean?" the hanyou questioned, following the young woman as she headed over towards a dealer and bought two boxes.
"Here go into the changing room and put this on," Ally ordered, heading over towards a changing room herself.
"Oh, no," Mia said, looking at what her companion had handed her, "No way."
"You made me go as Cell from DBZ at your convention," The young ruler argued, her head poking out from between the curtains. "Consider yourself lucky I didn't pick a weird character for you to go as. Besides, do you have any idea how hard it was to keep that tail up off the ground?"
"My father did it for years," the hanyou replied, entering the changing room next to the young ruler.
"That's different," the young woman stated, emerging from the changing room a few moments later, straightening her red star trek uniform, "He was born with it."
"What ever," Mia mumbled, coming out to stand before her friend; her uniform almost exactly like her companions only the color was yellow, "Okay, who am I suppose to be and what's with the cat?"
"You are Data," Ally answered, smirking at her friend, "And that is your cat spot."
The hanyou eyed the young ruler quizzically, "Spot? For a cat?"
"Hey don't ask me," She replied, holding her hands up in defense, "The cat turns into an iguana in one episode."
"I'm not going to ask," Mia sighed, shaking her head, "I'm not going to ask."
"To the bridge Mia!" Ally exclaimed, marching out amongst the hordes of people.
The struggled through the mass of people, taking interviews of fans and notes on what they saw. As the pair came into a side room, they were met with many television screens, each one showing clips from episodes and some even from bloopers.
"Oh, look at this!" Ally said happily, dragging her companion over to one of the screens playing bloopers.
"Very funny Scotty; now beam down my clothes," came the character from the blooper real as the special effects crew attempted to make him 'materialize' on the surface of the planet.
"That was from an older season," The ruler informed.
"Uh-huh," Mia replied, clearly uninterested in the whole event.
"OH MY GOD!" Ally shouted, bouncing up and down with excitement.
"Well don't wet yourself," the hanyou commented, watching as her companion pulled her pad and paper from her bag and ran towards a man dressed in the same uniform as her; the young woman deciding it was in her best health to stay behind.
"Patrick Stewart!" the young ruler shouted, pushing her way to the front of the group, "I'm from the Toyo Times, can I get an interview with the captain of the space ship enterprise?"
"Why certainly," The actor replied, motioning the young woman off to the side where it was quieter.
"And I thought Uncle Inu was weird," The hanyou sighed, making her way over towards her friend, "I have feeling this is going to be a long day."
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You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
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Artemis sat in her room; it wasn't necessarily Koji she was angry at, it was the fact that he refused to listen to her, though isn't that the case with most men. She'd had a bad feeling for a while and of course her mate had to give her his trade mark response, "Are you sure it's not just gas?"
Sometimes she just wanted to strangle the man, but there is a time and place for everything. The feeling continued to get stronger, her instincts screaming at her to go and find out why, yet she felt there was no need to cry wolf. When the young couple left it seemed to spike, and she knew that was never good.
It had been about a half an hour after the two left when a strong aura caught her attention, though it seemed to be a bit off; distance wise. Looking out of the window she saw the top of a large purple dome, and she knew what was happening.
She jumped from atop her bed and ran out of the door grabbing her bow and quiver on her way out; entering the kitchen where her mate and his companions were just coming in from their little 'game' out back.
"Remind me never to suggest a game with you guys ever again," Seiji muttered, the young demon looked pretty beaten, though the odds of four against one should have told you the outcome.
Laughing at the young demon's commented, the Northern Lord turned his attention to his frantic mate, azure locking with stony grey as he asked, "What's the matter?"
"We have to go," She stated, shouldering the quiver as she headed towards the front door, "Now."
"Not this again," Koji sighed, "I thought we'd been through this."
"No," Artemis corrected, her hand stopping right over the knob of the door, "You were just being an ass and ignoring what I was telling you."
"You have bad feelings every time someone goes to dye on a television program someone around here's watching," Koji commented, "What am I suppose to think."
"It's important now Koji," The wolf stressed, trying to get the others to follow, "It's Naraku and I think he's after InuYasha and Kagome."
"I did feel a strong aura a few moments ago," Kane admitted, scratching the back of his head, "But I just figured it was from one of us."
"Don't be so confident," Seiji grumbled, heading towards the front door, "I think Artemis is right, if she's not, it's still a good idea to check it out."
"Do you honestly need more proof?" The young wolf questioned, flinging open the front door so the occupants could see the anomaly outside, "Now if that doesn't scream Naraku I don't know what does."
"She's right," Kane breathed, looking towards his son, "Go get your mother, Yumiko and Miroku, have Sango stay here. We'll meet you four later."
"Right," Kisho replied, heading down the hall as his father and comrades ran out to their cars, "We may have to park them somewhere, you know how bad traffic can be this time of day."
"They'll get us there faster until we can stop," Soshi added, climbing into the back seat, "Shouldn't someone call Sesshomaru?"
"All ready on it," Koji replied, fastening his seat belt as he got into the passenger seat, Kane taking the wheel.
They headed down the empty streets to the crowded city, all hoping they'd make it in time to help their friends before could disaster strike.
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You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
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The young ruler walked out of the room she'd spent the last 30 minutes in, a large grin on her face as she skipped down the hall.
"I got Picard's autograph," Ally sang, turning around to face her companion, "What's up with you?"
"I think you're crazy," Mia admitted, amber narrowed towards the hyper active young woman.
"I think you're a stick in the mud," The ruler replied, turning to head back into the main section of building.
As the pair turned around the corner a man in another trademarked uniform came into view, the young ruler's violet orbs instantly lighting up.
"Oh my god!" She shouted, picking up her pace as she charged the unsuspecting man, "Jonathan Frakes! Over here!"
The actor turned around, eyes widening as he spotted the charging rage of hormones.
"Oh my god you are my Sexy monkey," Ally squealed, clinging to the man for dear life.
"I'm not a monkey, " the actor replied simply, looking awkwardly at the woman stuck to him like a stamp to a letter.
"But you were in that one episode," the young woman argued turning her violet orbs upward to face the man, "To answer the question my friend always asks: I'll bare your children!"
"Security!" The man shouted, trying to pry the woman off of him.
The young hanyou watched with amusement, glad for the invention of the flip phone and it's video capturing capabilities.
A cold shiver ran up her spine as two men passed her, heading for her friend, though she had a feeling the two about to remove her friend was not the cause of sensation.
Turning to look out the nearest window, which happened to view the entrance of the park, her molten orbs widened; the sight of the ominous purple haze surrounding the fenced area and oozed from with in.
"Oh shit," She whispered, going in front of the two security guards and pulling her friend from the disturbed actor, "I'm sorry about this, she gets a little too emotional some times."
"But Riker is a sexy monkey," Ally argued, trying to return to her 'dream man.'
"If you don't come something bad's gonna happen," Mia threatened, dragging the young ruler behind her, "And I'll tell Soshi about this."
"Fine," She pouted, making her way towards the front of the building as the two sped the few blocks needed to reach the park.
Inside the building the actor who'd been assaulted by the young ruler looked towards his co-star.
"Well that was different," Riker admitted, heading towards the stage where he was to sigh autographs.
"Yes," Patrick Stewart nodded, "Strange girl, well number one; to the bridge."
Following the man before him he turned to the younger one beside him, "You know why he calls me number one right?"
"Because you play the first to take control if Picard can't control," The younger man replied.
"No," Riker corrected, "It's because I am number one."
"I don't think that's what he means commander," the actor sighed, shaking his head.
(That was for you Alison )
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Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong
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The couple made their way though the park, the young miko watching the hanyou's reaction. He seemed so free here, so happy as he ran through the small patches of trees that littered the park. She watched as he climbed up a rather tall tree and sat down upon a branch, just lounging around.
"You seem comfortable," Kagome commented, eyeing her mate curiously.
"I am," InuYasha replied, sighing before he jumped down from his perch, "It's been a while since I was able to just get away, go out and run through the forest."
It hadn't occurred to her until right then, just how much her hanyou had given up to be with her; he'd given up pretty much his life to come to the future.
"I'm sorry," The miko apologized, her expression becoming crestfallen.
"For what?" InuYasha questioned, puzzled by her sudden mood change.
"You had to change so much to fit in here," Kagome explained, "You had to give up your way of life."
"No, I didn't," the hanyou replied, a finger going under the woman's chin and lifted her head so she was eye to eye with him, "You are my life Kagome, and you never changed a thing."
The young woman smiled, grateful the young man felt that way, little Amaya cooing beside her as she watched her parents affectionate display; obviously unable to understand them but she knew they were happy. Suddenly, the small infant's cries caught the couple's attention, a foreboding feeling creeping over them.
"How adorable," Came the cold voice as a thick purple haze began to build around them, the sky turning a deep violet as well, " Such a happy family."
"Naraku," The hanyou growled, standing to place himself protectively in front of the young maiden and his pup, "Why now of all times do you choose to rear your ugly head?"
"I was able to pencil you in," Naraku answered sarcastically, "Is this convenient for you?"
"Does it look like it?" InuYasha replied, "Now what the hell do you want?"
"What I wanted 500 years ago," The demon said, looking past the hanyou to the woman with her child, "I thought that would be obvious."
"The jewel's not here Naraku," Kagome shouted, "I don't have it."
They all knew that was a lie, but she had to do what she could to protect her child.
"You and I both know that's not true miko," Naraku taunted, raising a hand towards the hanyou, his fingers extending to form tentacles, "Now stand a side hanyou, that's my final warning."
His hand lowered to his waist, about to grasp his sword and put an end to the demon before him only to find his blade missing.
"Damn," He cursed, growling increasing as he took a fighting stance before his enemy, claws poised and ready to attack.
"There a problem?" Naraku questioned.
"Just you interrupting my afternoon," InuYasha admitted, charging the man before him.
"I though you would have learned by now," Naraku replied, shaking his head as his tentacles shot around the hanyou and wrapped themselves around his mate, his other hand catching the young man by the neck, "I won't be brought down by such brute attacks."
"InuYasha!" Kagome shouted, pulling Amaya closer towards her.
"Let her go," InuYasha demanded, his air way constricted by the demon's hand that was clasped tightly around his neck.
"Don't worry," Naraku reassured the young man, tossing him aside and pinning him to the ground with a spike through his left shoulder, "I will as soon as I get what I came here for."
"You won't take her," Kagome said defiantly, hazel orbs alit with fire.
"I won't will I?" Naraku mused, a smirk spreading across his face as he tightened his hold on the young woman, snaking a tentacle around the infant-protecting it somewhat, "We'll see about that."
Once he'd managed to work a tentacle around the small child he separated her from her mother, tossing the young woman to the side near her mate.
"Bastard," The hanyou seethed, glaring at the man before him, pulling the spike from his shoulder as he made to stand, "Give her back."
"if you want her," The demon taunted, his miasma beginning to whip around him in a fierce wind as he was lifted from the ground, "You'll have to come and claim her."
All InuYasha could do was watch as the enemy took his pup away, his only child; saw as the sky began to change to it's natural blue, had there been a barrier placed?
Ashamed amber orbs turned to rest on his mate, the young woman unconscious as she laid sprawled atop the emerald blades of grass.
"I'm sorry Kagome," he whispered, picking the young woman up into his arms as he began to walk towards the entrance of the park, his nose going to nuzzle the young maiden's hair, "I wasn't able to protect her."
"It's not your fault…" the miko mumbled, unaware of what she was saying.
"If only you were right," InuYasha sighed, "if only you were right."
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So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
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The cavalry had made it to the base of the dome, the police had blocked off a quarter of a mile perimeter around the barrier for 'civilian protection'; luckily for them they had some very experience reporters amongst them.
"Don't even try," The young southern ruler warned the group as they approached, her mate looking relieved to see her unhurt, "We've tried everything and everyway to get in and there is none; we'll just have to wait it out."
"What if they need our help," Artemis argued, narrowed stony orbs locking with worried violet.
"Then they'll just have to do with out us," The Lord of the West answered, coming to stand behind the group as he neared, "My half brother should be able to manage that at least."
"We've been waiting her for about an hour!" Mia exclaimed, throwing her arms in the air, "Nothings happened, no sounds of battle, no nothing!"
"Why do you two look like you just came from a Star Trek convention," The hanyou's mate questioned, eyeing the pairs outfits.
"Because we did," Mia growled, "Back to the matter at hand."
"What's really worrying me though is why is there so much miasma around," The monk admitted, "I mean, Lady Kagome should have purified the gas from the area."
"That could be because of two things," the wolf answered, informing the young monk and her companions, "She could be knocked out, or she's just too weak to do it."
"Like I said," Ally repeated, "We'll just have to wait it out; no matter how much we don't like it."
A loud explosion was heard inside the dome, followed by a figure concealed in purple haze escaping from the barrier; the said obstacle dissolving soon after.
The fighters all looked ahead as they ran into the center, trying to track down their companions. Relief washed over them as the couple came into sight, the young miko indeed unconscious as the young hanyou carried her in his arms.
Artemis stopped a few feet away, puzzled. Something just wasn't right; then it clicked. Running ahead of the group she came before the hanyou, "Where's Amaya?"
"The bastard took her," InuYasha growled, the trail of blood now visible as the group neared them, "And what's worse is he got away."
"We need to get away from her ourselves," Ally commented, motioning a finger towards the gathering news crews making their way towards them, "You guys head on out of here, Mia and I will stall them."
They nodded, ushering the hanyou in the middle of their crowd as they moved towards their cars and; with pedal pressed to the floor, made their way out of the scene.
"What happened here?" A young woman questioned, reaching the pair left behind, "Was this just another 'Star Trek' stunt?"
"No," Ally shook her head, "We were previously assigned to investigate the convention down the street, we heard the commotion and decided to check this out. By the time we got here however the chaos was over and nothing was found."
"Can you answer a few questions for us," Came a young man as he motioned the two towards him.
"I all ready told you what was going on, all that I knew anyway," Ally answered, turning from the horde of reporters; most people in her profession could be such vultures.
"We were investigating the allegation that drugs such as marijuana and cocaine were being sold at the convention," Mia whispered, "I wish that tip be kept anonymous."
The first reporter smiled, "Yes ma'am."
The hanyou grinned as she thought, "suckers."
Following the young woman, Mia and Ally ran to their car, going as fast as they could to catch up with their companions and find out what had happened.
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Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
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They all sat in silence, the group circled around the room in the many chairs and recliners the room contained.
The Northern and Eastern Rulers occupying a small sofa closest to the front door; the Southern Rulers sharing one with the Western Lord, his daughter and her mate. The heirs to the East and West occupying the two recliners in between the two small sofas.
The largest sofa was taken up by InuYasha and the rest of the main shard hunting party, they out of all of the group seemed to be hit the hardest by the event; which is no surprise quite honestly.
"So, what are our options," Artemis questioned, her stony gaze raising from their previous position of staring at the floor.
"We have only two," Sesshomaru stated, "Go after the child or destroy what Naraku's after."
"I think which one is best is obvious," The monk commented, his violet orbs looking down towards his two companions; the hanyou enraged and miko distraught.
"We destroy it," The western lord added.
Everyone turned towards him, glaring at him or just regarding him with a look of disgust.
"That's cold," Kane admitted, his florescent crimson gaze locking with the demon's golden one, "Even for you Lord Sesshomaru."
"Look at it this way," The demon tried to reason, "How easy would it be to track him down? Simple, that wouldn't take much effort at all. But the task of getting the child back would be hard; she may even be dead before you could reach her."
The room erupted into arguments; the chaos spreading around to each. All but one in that room was willing to risk life and limb to save the child of the hanyou and miko; there was no question.
The couple at the end of the sofa were tired of all the yelling; they'd lost their child and all they wanted was to get her back.
InuYasha turned his enraged molten orbs towards his brother, preparing to chew him out; however his mate beat him to it.
"I can't believe you Sesshomaru," Kagome seethed, her hazel gaze darkening as she looked towards the young ruler; she didn't care whether he helped or not, she was going to go after her daughter regardless, "When Rin was abducted by Naraku, was it not you who went to rescue her? How is this any different?"
The young lord was silent; in truth there was no difference.
"We'll set out tomorrow and turn this city upside down to look for," Mia reassured, watching as her uncle took his mate and they headed back towards their room, "You can be sure of it."
The hanyou nodded, guiding his mate towards his room and opened the heavy oak door, gently pushing her inside.
The moment they entered, the young maiden before him started to cry, the silver ribbons fell down like water falls as her knees buckled and she fell towards the ground.
In a flash InuYasha had wrapped his arms around the young woman, leaning against the door he pulled her towards his chest.
"Everything will be fine Kagome," InuYasha whispered, his mate sobbing in his chest, "We'll find Amaya."
"I'm just so scared InuYasha," Kagome admitted, her voice choked and muffled as she cried in the young man's chest; the hanyou stroking her hair lovingly in an attempt to sooth her.
It had been too much for the young miko to take. She'd given birth to her daughter not five days prier and she had been taken. Just when she thought they'd be able to live a good life, one where they'd no longer be hunted, where they could just live it was taken away from them.
The young woman had seen so much since her first trip through the well; seen so much killing and suffering. She knew she'd made a difference when she helped, made a difference when the shards were collected. Yet she couldn't help that she'd been missing something all those years ago as she traveled through the well; it was as if she was giving something up.
And that she had; she'd given up her very childhood to go on the adventure of her life. She knew however, deep down that given the choice to have never gone through the well-to turn back time-she'd do it again; if only to meet the stubborn, arrogant, jerk of a hanyou she'd fallen in love with.
She silently vowed that day that they'd defeat Naraku and her daughter would get to grow up in a world with out evil, with out suffering and pain. She would get to grow up like any child, and live her life to the fullest.
"We'll find her Kagome," The hanyou repeated, tightening his hold on the young maiden in his arms, "We will."
"I know InuYasha," Kagome replied, clutching the young man before her tighter, "We just have to."
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You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
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Author's Note
Well, what did you think? Was all funny and then it got all sad didn't it…well it will get better…you've all read the past two stories and you know how I am….I'll get all sad then go all happy; wonder if stories could be considered bipolar? Anywho, the first one was all comedy pretty much, and the second one was all sad and a fluffy so this one will be a mix- a bit of sadness and a good deal of comedy and a hell of a lot of fluff! Anywho I hope you liked it!
Oh, and if any of you are going to be in Virginia this weekend for AMA let me know, I'm going as Kagome on Saturday so if you see a 4 foot 9 Kagome running around just like catch me and say hi…or if you're not sure it's me, just shout SAMMY-SAMA and I should respond…anywho hope you enjoyed the chappie and remember 5 reviews or no update!
SammySama
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.:.:. Skit written by Alison A.K.A: Ally .:.:.
Ally: ((tries to sneak off to 'Trek convention))
Mia: AH! ((grabs her collar))
Ally: But-but- Picard and Riker! Oh, that sexy Riker!
Mia: He's married!
Ally: So! He wouldn't be the first man to cheat! Or woman...((turns head to side and winks))
Mia: He has two kids!
Ally: The more the merrier! Just let me have 30 minutes with him and that can be
arranged!
Mia: Ew.
Ally: What!
Mia: You wanna ((makes some vague motion below her belt)) with an 54 year old man?
Ally: Well...no... But if I could go back in time to when he was, you know, late twenties, early thirties, ((grins evilly))
Mia: You scare me, you know that, right?
Ally: All the more reason to let me go! ((struggles))
Mia: I know better than that!
Ally: Fine...I promise I won't go running off or you can kick my ass.
Mia: With or without weapons?
Ally: ((glares))
Mia: Alright, alright ((lets go))
Ally: HA! SUCKER! ((takes off to convention center)) I'm coming, Commander!
Mia: HEY! ((runs))
Sammy:((from above)) ... --;;;;
Ally: RIKER!
Jonathan Frakes: AH! ((runs))
Ally: Come back! All I want is a half an hour!
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Uh…okay then…Anywho here's the sneak peek of the next chappie!
Chapter III: Tempora Mutantur, et Nos Mutamur in Illis
(Latin To English: Times are changing, and we are changing within them)
Will Kagome and InuYasha be able to defeat Naraku this go around? Will they be able to get their child back? And where has Naraku disappeared to? When Kagome gets a urgent call from her mother, what will she do? And does this have any significance in where the enemy's taken her child? Find out next time!
