Chapter 2
"Even angels can fall…"
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"Kikyo, wait!" Kagome hissed after her sister who was currently on her way out the second story window, the one right above Kagome's bed.
Kikyo turned around, straddling the windowsill, one leg hanging limply over the edge. "What is it Kagome?" Kikyo asked with a smile.
Kagome walked over to her. "Where are you going? You do realize it's…" she paused looking down at her watch. "Eleven o' clock at night right?"
Kikyo sighed and stepped back into the house. "I really need to meet someone Kagome. Oh I can't hold it in any longer!" she squealed, practically jumping up and down. Kagome gave her a bemused expression. "Hiten asked me to meet him…I think we're really going to do 'it' this time."
Kagome's face flushed in embarrassment. "Can you not say do 'it' please? It just sounds so—so I don't know…"
Kikyo started laughing and her sister smiled. She rarely showed emotions to Kagome, even her parents and Souta. This was something special and she was glad her sister could share it with her. Now being the youngest girl in the family at fifteen, Kagome didn't want to ruin it for her sister. She was pretty sure Kikyo could take care of herself.
"Alright well I'm going to go," Kikyo said and then pulled Kagome into an embrace. Kagome hugged back. Kikyo pulled back and walked over to the window, in the same position she was just a minute ago.
"Love you Kags." She flipped her other leg over and with one last smile started climbing down.
Kagome smiled back though she couldn't see her. "Love you too sis…be safe," she said. But her words were no more than gentle, hushed whispers mixed with the wind…
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"She's going to wake up sooner or later."
"Yeah well you didn't have to hit her so hard…"
"Would you two stop it!" a female voice scolded.
"Feh."
…Chuckle…
"As much as I agree with Inuyasha, she will wake up…"
Kagome groaned, her hand instinctively coming up to her forehead. She squinted, hearing the two males and female bicker. The man that had given her a bruise, which was now sporting her left arm, wasn't there however. She'd recognize his silky voice anywhere.
"See Inuyasha, she's waking up."
"Shut up wenc—I mean Sango!"
"Why you little…"
"Now, now Sango no need to be violent. Of course if you like it rough…"
SLAP!"Owww."
…Snicker…
"Stuff it! Both of you!"
Kagome opened her eyes fully this time and yawned. She saw the woman look over with a brief flicker of concern and then the two men, one who happened to be sporting a red hand print and the other who looked just like her kidnapper. She recognized the one with the hand mark to be Miroku, if she recalled correctly. He had brown eyes; something that wasn't unusual for these parts and brown hair tied into a small tail at the nape of his neck.
The other male looked just like the man she recalled as Sesshomaru; silver hair and stunning honey-dipped eyes. Although his showed more emotion and right now she could see annoyance lacing through his pupils.
"Oh look, you're awake," the woman said with a smile. She, like Miroku, had brown hair and brown eyes. She was very beautiful and from what Kagome could tell, very kind. "I'm Sango."
"I'm Kagome. Where am I?" Kagome asked not in favor of introductions at the moment.
Sango sighed and glanced over at the two men. They shrugged and rolled their eyes. She scoffed and turned back to Kagome. "How 'bout we get you something to eat and maybe a bath and then I'll explain everything."
Kagome thought for a moment. She had a feeling she could trust these people. A bath and some food does sound good right about now… She thought staring at the room. It was a medium sized room, the atmosphere clam and relaxing thanks to the off white walls and light blue trim. The bed was blanketed with a crimson sheet and a chair rested to her right. Kagome shrugged after she was done examining it.
"Fine. As long as you promise to tell me."
Sango nodded and held out a hand. She could see Kagome's hesitation and smiled. "I don't bite."
"At least not girls…" a cough from the other side of the room was heard and Sango shot Miroku a nasty glare. He grimaced and stepped back, not in favor of getting hit for the forth time today.
"How long have I been out?" Kagome asked, releasing a giggle at the two's behavior.
"Oh, just a couple of hours. Don't worry," Sango assured with the wave of a hand.
Kagome nodded and looked over towards Inuyasha, who was dead silent. "You're the one who was downstairs weren't you?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "Yeah so, what of it?"
Kagome glared at him and marched up, slapping him clear across the face. Sango brought a hand up to her mouth to hide her giggles and Miroku raised both his eyebrows. Inuyasha's head jerked back into place and he growled, launching for Kagome who squealed and jumped out of the way.
"What the fuck wench!" he yelled grasping her wrists tightly.
"That was for RUINING my mother's FINE CHINA!" she yelled struggling against him. He tightened his grip.
"I suggest you let the girl go little brother," a deep voice said, cutting through the angry atmosphere. Inuyasha let go reluctantly, bent on teaching her a lesson. Sango and Miroku stood off to the side—as much as they wanted to help Kagome—they knew not to get involved when both brothers were there.
Kagome looked at him almost gratefully. "And you," he said snarling and turning on her, all his calmness gone and replaced with fury. "You will learn to keep your hands to yourself and not hit someone who is above you. Naraku will be lucky if I let him have you after I'm done with your body—killing you that is…" he added seeing her eyes widen at the thought of sexual assault.
Sango stepped forwards, her fists clenched. "Sesshomaru! Give the poor girl a break! You didn't take her so you could kill her!"
Sesshomaru growled. "Did I ask for your opinion you worthless ningen?" Sango's eyes blazed but she backed down, knowing better than to mess with Sesshomaru when he was angry.
"Hey c'mon Sessh she was just—" Inuyasha was cut off by an icy glare from his brother.
Kagome's eyes were blurred from tears and her fists were clenched. "Did you say—Naraku?" she asked in a tone void of all emotion.
The taiyoukai was even surprised at this, not to mention the other occupants of the room. "Yes, my dear, I said Naraku," Sesshomaru repeated with his sickening trademark grin.
Kagome looked up, the tears in her eyes long gone. "If you associate with Naraku, you can rot in hell," she growled out and then brushed past him, running down the hallway.
Sango gave a sympathetic look towards her fleeting figure. Inuyasha and Miroku were surprised Sesshomaru hadn't killed her already. No one ever talked to him like that. And lived anyways.
Much to everyone's surprise Sesshomaru once again placed his mask back on and said, "Leave her be. She will soon come to her senses."
He left just as quickly as he had come.
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Kagome rocked back and forth against the wall. The memories were all coming back now. Why did he have to mention the name Naraku? She wasn't too fond with his character considering he was the killer of her beloved sister. Though no one believed her, he had admitted to her that he had such joy hearing her sister cry out in pain and scream…
Kagome sobbed at the memory. Her sister knew she wasn't coming back…that's why she left that night so happy. She could finally be free.
But in such a painful way? Kagome's mind argued. Tears were now rolling down her cheeks unstoppably. She didn't hear the door to the small utility closet open that she had crammed herself into, nor did she see the sliver of light that rested upon her knee. All she knew at the moment was pain.
Why did they take her away from her home? Everything was going so well. She had just gotten through therapy and her school life was better than ever. The hurt she had, although she did not realize it, had welled itself up inside of her over the years.
"Oh Kagome." Sango's comforting voice floated to her ears. Kagome sniffed and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.
"I'm sorry. Sesshomaru's not mad is he?" she asked, as though fear had taken a heavy toll on her. Sango nodded.
"No. Don't worry about him Kagome. He's always a bastard. Especially when Inuyasha's involved. I'm sorry. I should have stepped in."
Kagome smiled weakly. "You did. And for that I thank you."
Sango returned the smile. "How about a bath?"
At Kagome's eager nod Sango laughed and grabbed the girl's hand leading her to the bathroom.
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Sango had stayed in the bathroom with Kagome as she bathed, helping her tend to her cuts and such every once and a while. "Has he always been like that?"
"Who? Sesshomaru?" Sango asked. Kagome nodded. "Yes. Ever since his mother died…"
Kagome nodded sympathetically. "Poor guy."
Sango snorted, washing the cut on Kagome's back. "Yeah. Right. Sesshomaru can take care of himself."
"But anyone who's lost someone is weak and vulnerable in that area for the rest of their lives. It's not easy to lose someone you love."
Sango sighed. "Ever since then he just shut everyone out. He's always mean and stuck up now. Do you know how many non-lasting relationships that guy's had? But Inuyasha—well Inuyasha's always been a jackass," Sango said with a giggle.
Kagome laughed as well. "Relationships? Sesshomaru? Is it even legal to use those two words in a sentence?"
Sango rolled her eyes and laughed at Kagome's comment. "I'm serious…he's very charming when he wants to be."
"You speak as if he's tried to seduce you before."
Sango turned red and burst into a fit of laughter practically on the floor. Kagome couldn't help but smile.
"Seducing? Haha that's great Kagome."
"Yeah, yeah, just get back to work slave," Kagome teased.
Sango gaped playfully and splashed her.
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Inuyasha's ears twitched at the sound of the girl's laughing and chatting. He grunted and rolled his eyes, settling himself down on Kagome's temporary bed. Why was she here again? Oh yes. Because of Naraku. Everything always ended with Naraku.
Inuyasha chose not to worry about it as he dug his nose into her pillow. It smelled faintly of her…lavender and sakura blossoms. It was a very enticing scent. Had he been looking for a mate at the moment, Kagome would have completed all the requirements. But no, he was enjoying his freedom to prowl and test each willing female.
"I wonder what they're talking about," Miroku mused as he sat on the foot of the bed.
"Feh. They're girls what do you expect them to be talking about?" Inuyasha asked giving the monk a look as if he were retarded.
Miroku sighed. "Honestly Inuyasha…you and your attitude. Both you and your brother have a problem with that. It will be your downfall one day."
"For him, yes," another voice said, entering the conversation. "Is the wench finished yet? I have some things I wish to speak with her about."
Inuyasha plopped back down on the bed paying no heed to his brother's words. "No matter," he heard Sesshomaru say. The door to the bathroom creaked open and the splashing of water heard. Inuyasha grinned. Probably the vixen trying to hide herself…
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Kagome and Sango were chatting amiably when the door suddenly opened. Kagome covered her vital body parts and resisted the urge to scream. "G—get out!" Kagome yelled, stuttering at his intense gaze. Sango jumped up and went to grab a towel from the closet just outside the door.
Sesshomaru gave her one glance over and did not say a word. Kagome's face darkened considerably and she bit her bottom lip. Sango returned a moment later and stood in front of Kagome as she got up, Sango's back obscuring Sesshomaru's vision.
Kagome, still blushing, wrapped the towel tighter around herself seeing his intense gaze not once faltering. He waited until she seemed comfortable enough to speak.
"That took you long enough."
"Well you could have waited until I was actually dressed!"
Sesshomaru mentally scoffed. This human thought he was actually attracted to her? That or she was implying he could have saved her the embarrassment.
"Silence! A human body appeals to me not."
Kagome's face flushed once again, half from embarrassment and the other from anger. She had not noticed that Sango had left the room until Sesshomaru began speaking again.
"You are to meet me in my office when you are properly dressed," he said, his eyes scanning her once more. He turned and walked out of the room.
Kagome growled and threw the shampoo bottle against the wall.
How dare he.
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A/N: Yeah so I see ya'll that have this story on you alert or favorties list. Come on guys! 2 reviews! That's pitiful! Or is this story really just that bad? REVIEW