I Do Not Own Inuyasha

WARNING: Dark events occur and character death. This Chapter does contain hints of rape and has been edited. The full chapter is on although not much but a few sentences at least 3 were taken out.

-Reminiscence

Two and a half weeks had passed since the battle at mount Hakurai. Kagome had taken to asking Inuyasha almost every day about his behavior, she'd pry until she'd see the guilt in his eyes. She also made a few observations as well, Shippou had become more quiet , she would play more than usual with him and ask him what was wrong with him, but he'd go on to say he missed the village. She let it go, next she'd noticed how the either Gin of Taro were always there in grabbing distance, as if she was fragile and might fall. Even Sesshomaru he'd always be the closest, when she thought about it before they had come to mount Hakurai, He had been the one to handle her and the one to direct her friends to clean her from the blood.

At the moment he was gone, he'd told Gin that since his summer grounds were close he'd go to check in on things (Rin), he also mentioned preparing his castle for new trainees. That morning when he was about to announce his departure, when Kagome had informed the group that she was out of breakfast bars after handing Miroku the last one. Standing she went to walk past Sesshomaru's foot to grab her pack when a rock caught her toe sending her free falling. She tried to land on her side but instead of the hard ground she land in hard but yet gentle warm hands. She looked to see two blazing suns piercing her soul. He then turned his head and righted her against himself, then let go.

Sesshomaru then turned to inform the group about his departure before tossing a bag of coins where Kagome was now kneeling picking up her pack. She didn't want to decline his offer to be rude but she thought about how he didn't eat when everyone else did, even when she offered. Before she could turn to thank him he was gone. Moving on she noticed that Miroku and Sango would sometimes be in their own world sometimes. Sango would let Miroku grope her thinking no one was looking, or they would gaze in each other's eyes from across the camp. Sango was lost to her, when they'd take baths she'd zone out as if in a distant pleasurable memory.

What had her was the day she turned and saw Inuyasha's hand caressing Kikyou's stomach. Looking back she realized when she would join her for bathing she had a slight pudge. She tried not to think that was why Inuyasha had left her, because he cheated on her. No she didn't want to see it or believe it. However she truly felt lonely now and she couldn't talk to anyone about her girl feelings. Taro and Gin had picked up on the miko's shifting attitude and were beyond worried that she would find out everything and maybe have a nervous breakdown. They had become quite fond of her sunny personality and resilience to grim events. They thought that like most people she would become depressed after seeing two people die in one day, but that was not the case but she didn't like for others to touch her. She always visibly flinched; they were starting to think that it would take some time for that habit to go away.

"Gin, miss Kagome seems a bit lonely, maybe we should do more and maybe talk to her." He whispered so low only for Gin to hear him.

"I agree, we are in charge of her well-being until our lord gets back."

"I think we should also buy her lunch."

Always quick to get angry and Taro's forwardness he replied, "that would be implying much that is not true," he said in a clipped tone.

"Calm down, it's just lunch she needs us and lunch is the perfect time. It's almost noon."

"Very well, but nothing more." Taro was doing flips on the inside, he was a person who loved to make people feel comfortable with himself. Gin was more laid back and stuck only to what was requested of him, never throwing in his own touch of things. They soon came to be at the village their lord Inuyasha had informed them of earlier that he was taking his breeder to.

"Alright guys this is the time to stock up, find what you need and we meet back up later for camp," said Inuyasha. The group then went their separate ways, even Shippou who left toplay with villager children. Leaving Gin, Kagome, and Taro standing there.

"Ah, Miss Kagome we wish to have a chat with you if you please." Turning to them she smiled. Taro then looped her arm around his while ignoring Gin's scowl, also being thankful she didn't flinch. He then flicked his black hair off his shoulder and slightly turned to eye Gin. "Coming Gin?" Almost growling Gin took Kagome's other arm. And began following the smell of food nearby. Leading Kagome to a picnic table after Taro walked to go get food. Gin then started massaging his thumbs waiting for Taro to come back so he could do the talking.

Taro smelled something good cooking coming from a stand nearby after snagging the pouch of money from the miko. The sign to the established meant said something about explaining your problem and getting a meal that would help. He waited patiently for a cook to come take his request. "Madame I have a lady friend who is going through a tough time, also a friend who is more of the quiet type. Also for myself I would love something soothing. " The waitress saw his markings and gave him a suspicious look, but took his order none the less.

Kagome had been watching the youkai in front of her. He appeared to be 18 in human years, chopped short blonde hair with dark brown eyes; she could tell he was not used to being around females so much. He looked attractive as did Taro, who had waist length black hair with piercing green eyes, he was more of an open spirit, who had a beautiful friendly soul. The two of them had never talked to Kagome longer than a few seconds so she was surprised when they wanted to have a talk with her.

The waitress told her boss about the man and his friends order, taking time to repeat his every word. The chef being a woman thought of something that would benefit the girl and quiet man. Hormones help your stress levels come down, so why not. As for the pretty boy, maybe something that will give him a nice beauty sleep later on in the day, that should give him a break from smooth talking women.

Taro had arrived back with the piping hot meals, they smelled mouthwatering. At first Kagome had put up a fuss about having money spent on her, but Taro assured her not to worry. It wasn't his money after all. "Can I ask you two a question?" Kagome asked.

"Of course Miss Kagome."

"Why is it it's either the two of you or Sesshomaru hanging around me?"

He paused to come up with something good, he didn't think it to be wise if he told her of what their Lord Inuyasha had asked of his older brother. "You are pack, and pack protects their brethren, especially our sisteren. Also we know that you are always a main target when in battle because of your abilities; we have to think of what's best for pack."

"Alright? But I don't like you guys to be out there risking your lives for me. I am not the only one who is always a target; Kikyou is more powerful than me."

"No, she doesn't need us. Besides, you hold more power, you're the Shikon Miko, not her.

"But she was in the past, it's only right she take her spot again."

He then waved his hand in front of his face dismissing the subject before she would start to get upset. "So, you must tell me where are you from, you are so unlike other women I have seen. Your village must have many females of your caliber."

Slightly blushing she replied, "oh no place special, but yes there are other girls like me. We do things differently there,"

"How did you come to know our Lord Inuyasha?"

"I freed him from a spell while coming through his village,…. We've been friends ever since."

"What about your kitsune, he seems to think of you as a sister and such?"

"I met him right after his father had died, I saved him and he saved me, we've been inseparable since."

"I'm sorry for asking so many questions but you seem to be and extraordinary women with manner adventure in your past. I was also wondering how did you meet our great Lord?"

"Well... uh, we met right after-

"Kagome, what are you doing?" Inuyasha asked walking up.

"Having lunch and you," she didn't smile at him but looked at him from her place.

"Eh nothing, mind if I join you?" she then smiled and scooted a bit to the side to make more room.

Taro and Gin slightly frowned at this, but continued on with their questions.

After eating they went on a tour of the village learning about how it came to be a medicinal village, also looking at the little shops. As time went on Gin started to feel jittery and hard, he then started up a slight pant. Taro seeing that motioned for him to go right himself before he made a fool of himself. Kagome hadn't noticed his disappearance, instead while she had been looking at the distant red setting sun she heard children playing and laughing to her left. Turning her head she smiled at a grinning Shippou, something hanging on displace caught her eye though. It was a long red hooded cloak with tree branches sewn into it while at the tips she saw little pink petals delicately sewn in. It looked delicate, beautiful, and expensive, the bright red reminding her on a certain fire rat. Turning away she made her way to Inuyasha, but not before Taro sleepily caught her desire.

"Hey Inuyasha, could I talk to you for a sec,… alone?" he didn't anything better to do what with Kikyou kicking him out of her 'girl talk' to the owner of a special jewel store.

"Um yeah." She then led him to the edge of the village going a few yards in the forest over to a log.

"Inuyasha I won't get mad at you, I just want the truth." She then looked up into his eyes were she saw the silent panic. "Did you get with Kikyou before or after we were together?"

He couldn't breathe, he wanted to cry like a little baby and tell her to forgive him, but he didn't he grabbed her hands and looked at their intertwined fingers. "Remember my birthday and you surprised us all with… with that dance and I fell out of my seat when it was done. I-I-I thought of you and all I saw was what it would be like." He paused blushing and blinking back tears. "I- Kikyou came to my room after dinner and I didn't stop her and I just closed my eyes, and, and… pretended it was you!"

She couldn't believe it was true; all she could see in her mind was him with Kikyou. Inuyasha saw her when she looked at their intertwined hands, looking as if in a daze. "In the end." He whispered. "I said your name. I'm so sorry Kagome." Suddenly there was a shift in wind and flare of evil. "Naraku," he managed to growl out. "Kagome go back to the village and warn the others."

"No," she whispered, a single tear going down her eye. "No I'll stay with you and fight… like old times." He looked stunned for a moment before standing and pulling her onto his back. Coming into the clearing he saw Kikyou holding up a barrier while Sango, Shippou, and Miroku slipped off of Kirara. He yelled for Kikyou to get to safety while he and Kagome took their usually battle stances. He suddenly felt ill, like something was surging forth. He heard something it was whispering chants in his head. His beast started clawing from the inside trying to free itself.

'Let me out! I want her not the deceitful Bitch!'

'Who, what,?No!' He began clutching his head trying to gain back control.

"Inuyasha are you okay!" Kagome screamed trying to cover him as she waited for Naraku's next move. He then dropped to his knees.

'I want Kagome.' He felt himself harden as bits of his seed started forming at the head of his member.

'No!, leave her alone! We can't have her!' Shutting his eyes he began thrashing his head. He felt the surge of his demon blood filling his veins.

'Yes we can…forever.'

He then started to pull his blade free, determined to stop whatever his beast was planning. His movements being strained by the beast inside of him, his eyes then bled red in a sudden pulse. "Kagome! Stay back, run! Ugh, I can't sto-" Kagome who had gone to his side after seeing the others try to race off into the trees where they saw Naraku disappear, had start to panic. She didn't understand, as she went to touch him to search through his body for the intruding entity she watched him get to his feet. His face bent low to where his bangs covered his eyes as his body did its final few twitches.

She had felt the power of his youkai break free full force. Taking a step forward she asked in a whisper, "Inuyasha?" She then heard him do a low chuckle. He then raised his transformed face to meet hers, grinning.

"I'd like to you hear you shout that." His voice deep and husky, as he leered at her. Kagome couldn't not believe what was happening, nor did she listen to the alarms go off in her head. She wanted to help him, but before she could say the old glory word, she found herself knocked to the ground. Inuyasha then pinned her arms as she screamed.

"Inuyasha stop! What are you doing, you're hurting me!" He then crashed his fanged lips to hers, silencing her. Kagome's mind flew into full blown panic, she couldn't process what was happening. Inuyasha took that opportunity to shred every last morsel of clothing off her body. She began kicking, scratching, and trying to connect her hand to his jaw. He however quickly subdued her after shoving away his pants. He then forced both her hands down looking her straight in the face. "Why are you doing this Inuyasha, let me go!"

He then leaned his head down to her ear whispering he said, "Mate." He then in a blink of an eye spread her, plunging forward. She let out a silent scream.

Sesshomaru had been heading back walking to collect his thoughts when he felt the evil hanyou, he rushed forward. Coming in through the trees he saw most of Inuyasha's companions as they started dropping to their knees. He quickly found through his senses that his brother's youkai had been unleashed in full blast. The humans were having a hard time withstanding it's power. He sniffed quickly catching the sight of Naraku hiding in a tree watching something from down below. He before he could prepare for battle he felt his beast clash against it's cage. It's instincts raging for something to be dealt with. He couldn't hold it back for whatever had been used to make him act that way, was used in a way to purposely give his beast what it wanted: freedom.

He fought with all his might but in the end he was overcome, his youkai too became unleashed full force. He rushed forward toward the unsuspecting hanyou let his claws fly. Before he could swipe again, an arrow whizzed past him hitting the hanyou. He saw the many dead demons start pouring from the wound as the clearing filled with a dim light. He went to attack again but the hanyou whizzed into the sky fleeing it at top speed. Out of the trail of dead demon carcasses a single human body lay in the slaughter. His beast had other ideas instead of following the evil hanyou, he smelled the blood of his miko.

Inuyasha was at his peak, as he started spilling he let his head fall back ready to claim his catch. He was stopped by a sudden gust of wind, bringing with it a fist that caught him on his head. He jumped up ready to fight but ended up with a clawed hand through his abdomen. He was then knocked into several trees before coming to an end falling into unconsciousness. The crazed beast was no fool, it knew who Inuyasha was so it would never kill him. He then turned his attention to his miko making a weak attempt to use her hands to get away from him.

Kagome had shed many tears and whimpered loudly. She kept focusing in and out of semi- consciousness, she was only aware of feeling numb, seeing silver, hearing lustful groans and grunts in her ear. When she felt it stop she looked down in fear, she saw Inuyasha's brother looking as Inuyasha had. She rolled to her stomach trying to get to her knees to crawl, but the pain was too great. She ended up dragging herself a foot away before she felt two firm hands lift her to her knees. She tried to scramble away but the pain was too much.

Slamming into her one last time he roared then sent his elongated fangs into the dip in her shoulder. He then roared as he felt the heavy stream after stream leave him. He then let his weight comfortable sit on his miko's back as he purred in delight.

Kagome had felt the expansion and had cried out when she felt her shoulder being pierced with a foreign sharp object. As the day's events weighed heavy on her mind and body she felt a warmth fill her. She was so tired she let it lull her into unconsciousness. She felt something spark as her mind shut down.

Taro had gone to the shop owner yawning. He blamed himself, he had asked for something soothing to eat, knowing he was a demon they had to have added a bit more than average soothing herbs. He didn't worry though, if anything dangerous or something lethal in dose got in him his youkai would quickly kill it off. However demons did sometimes sleep, and if the herbs were strong enough he would be out for an hour or two. He could also enjoy his little nap since the young miko had gone to talk in private with his lord. As much as he hated it, she would find out the truth sooner or later. Walking up to the hooded cape he smelled it's origin. 'Ah, fire rat, hopefully they don't know it's worth is and will give it to me cheap. It is after all summer, who would buy it now?'

"Evening, I see you have a cloak on your wall. Is it for sale, I would be happy to bargain it off your hands?" He said talking to a very stout looking man.

The man eyed him carefully; he didn't need trouble with any youkai. He'd heard about a slaughter of a lord and his army, the killer had been a youkai that had been traveling with a group. He quickly gave a reasonably cheap price and departed with the item. He didn't make the cloak anyway he'd found it when walking through a decimated village. He couldn't understand though why would a youkai need a cloak? Their bodies always had protected them from the elements. He also didn't know why the man looked so damned tired; he always thought they didn't need sleep.

Taro wanted to see how his comrade was fairing, apparently he too had been given the right antidote to his needs. Sniffing him out he found him in a village barn passed out. He hadn't been able to find a female to help him with his problem, so he ended up jerking himself over and over until he couldn't spill anymore. Putting some distance between them, Taro sat in a hay mass quickly falling into his always comical dreams.

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-Reminiscence