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Chapter 12: Constellations

It had been a pretty tough week for the teenager. Kagome had stayed home from school all week, needing time to recover from the incident. The school completely understood after it was all explained. Sango went to school and since she was in most of her classes, she, along with Miroku, picked up her missed assignments. Kagome was grateful to have friends like them. She might have been mentally worn out, but she didn't want to fall behind in her classes.

It was a crystal clear Friday night as the stars were covering the midnight blue sky. Kagome and Sango were on the balcony, cuddling in their own blankets, sitting in chairs as they gazed above and talked and sipped down some hot chocolate.

"You sound a lot better, Kaggie." Sango noted as she held her steaming cup of soothing hot coca.

"I feel a little better too. I guess it was hard the first few days but with everyone around me, cheering me up and seeing dad recovering at the hospital, my spirit seems lighter and more happier." As she sipped from her mug, her brown eyes traveled the sky, trying to locate any special stars.

"Well I'm glad you're alright. Inuyasha seems less tense each day and even smiling a bit."

Kagome nodded. "Yeah, he is. He talked some sense into me when I was pushing myself to get my work done. I'm damn lucky to have that man with me; to not let me walk down a path of destruction." Kagome took a big sip.

"I'll say. You do work yourself too hard sometimes, even when you're sick. You need to relax, and spend your time resting and recuperating than studying." Sango loved her like a sister and so she knew when Kagome was exhausted and was too stubborn to quit. But regardless, Kagome was Kagome and she would be there for her.

"I know. Which is why I'm glad that your mom made us hot cocoa and let us sit outside to watch the stars on a beautiful night."

"Mmmhmm!" Sango agreed. She held her cup out. "To being best friends, no matter how stubborn or stupid you get."

Kagome playfully glared and put her cup against Sango's. " To no matter if you're too shy and too stubborn to tell Miroku you like him."

Sango could only blush madly. "Oh shut it, Kagome!"

The two girls clanked their mugs and felt smooth rich chocolate and melted whipped cream go down their throats.

The Hidaka girl was still blushing as she stared ahead of her, while her best friend laughed silently and let her thoughts wander into a place where she and her bodyguard/soul-mate/boyfriend could be together; even when he was standing behind her, behind the balcony doors; watching her lovingly from inside.

It was amazing to Inuyasha, that a single person filled with so much pain, sadness and despair; things he never wanted to see in Kagome, could easily heal, slowly but surely, when surrounded by people who care about her. The hanyou never had that when he was lost and alone so he never felt that feeling of warmth and comfort as a growing pup. When he arrived to work for the Higurashi's, he was cold, bitter and lonely and only thinking on how to survive; which was engraved in his brain since his mother died. Kagome grew up with so much love and tenderness that he envied her. The hanyou had always wanted someone by him, to say he wasn't alone and that they would care for him; but all the cruelty he faced as a pup and no one being there to help or guide him, Inuyasha became the way he used to be. His mother taught him how to live and to love everything and be thankful for everything you have. It was difficult when you had no one, but Kagome does, and has been able to smile and laugh as she was now. For her to see the pain that he felt, the love he desperately needed and wanted, made Inuyasha realize that there was hope. She slowly brought his soul back from his dark, cold hell inside him and was even able to stand by his side and love him regardless. He knew she would change him over the years, and when she admitted to wanting him more just last weeknight prior, Inuyasha felt his heart beat more. Now he had someone that would love and care for him, as he will do for her. To wipe away the tears that fell, to embrace the other when they needed solace in the others' arms, to taste the lips that were so sweet and familiar. Now he had friends and a small family that now cared for him and he was thankful, but the only one that he wanted to care for him, no matter if he said it out loud or would even admit it, was Kagome's.

Feeling the urge to be with her, not wanting to disturb Sango and Kagome's girl time but wanting her tender words and touch, he slid the balcony door open, feeling the cool air of the coming winter through his hair and on his warm face.

Both females turned around and saw the hanyou as he embraced the chilly night. Sango saw Kagome's eyes and how they sparkled with life at her hanyou. Kagome briefly told her that she and Inuyasha confessed to a higher love and Sango couldn't be happier for them both. She knew what they meant to each other but could never understand the deeper bond that they shared.

"Well, I'm going to head in and warm up." Sango said, pulling her blanket up with her and shuffled her cat-slipper feet across the pavement and stopped next to the bodyguard. In a low voice, she whispered, "You deserve such happiness. Don't ever let her go."

Inuyasha was frozen for a moment; never hearing such tender words coming from the girl's mouth. He looked to said girl and nodded his head briefly. Sango grinned and knew that everything was going to be okay. She winked to her best friend and went inside the house; shutting the door and giving the couple privacy.

"Come sit with me." The hanyou turned his head to see Kagome standing up, opening up her blanket, with a precious smile to her face. "Keep me warm." He also smelt the small but sharp spike in her scent.

He was more than obliged to take her up on that offer and ever since he first caught a glimpse of her breasts-although bubbles obscured most of his view, on Monday night when she asked him to sit by her while she soaked in the tub, Inuyasha had…wanted to see or even feel more, but he was getting too ahead of himself. But, if they have taken their relationship to a new level, and as long as he didn't sense any discomfort from her, then he figured he could get away with a few sneaky touches here and there.

"Just letting you know now, I won't let my hands sit idle." For emphasis, he wiggled his clawed fingers on his left hand while giving her his naughty smirk; the gleam in his eyes clearly visible for the girl across from him.

Kagome was indeed wondering what more he could do with those dangerous claws of his. Just a single touch set her skin on a wildfire. And while holding her close, as what she had in mind, the woman wanted those claws to do some "wandering." Although she was still getting used to being touched and kissed and caressed more intimately, Kagome knew that as long as those came from her hanyou and only her hanyou, then she could learn to love all that he had to offer.

"As long as you don't go too overboard."

Her seductive voice and those inviting lips made him walk over to her, grab the soft blue blanket from her, wrapped it around himself-although her soft body would more than warm him up and opened it up, waiting for her. The girl swiftly planted herself on her bodyguard's lap, where she could lay her head on his chest and able to reach the flesh of his neck. As soon as she settled, Inuyasha wrapped the enormous blanket around their forms, making sure that Kagome was completely covered.

Feeling that she was a little cold, having no warmth for a few seconds, Inuyasha's hands began his magic. One hand went to her flannel covered thigh, warming it up while getting to touch her, and his other went to wrap around her waist to her stomach. His fingers were moving up and down, between her special area and her breasts. He smelt no displeasure or disgust from her, just the pleasant aroma of her natural scent and contentment-and a bit of her arousal.

'Oh yeah, this is definitely warming me up! Way better than the fire- or even this blanket!' Between his body warmth and hers, she was hotter than before. Not that she was complaining or anything! But she loved how his touch could warm her heart, or how his voice could soothe her frantic soul, as they had for the past several years.

They were quiet for a while, only the wind rattling through the trees that made a calming music. Kagome lifted her head towards the sky, while listening to the heartbeat of her savior. Her hands weren't still either, as one played with a few strand of his silky hair while the other stroked his muscled arm; one whose hand was currently caressing her thigh.

Then, a sudden thought occurred to her, one that she chastised herself for ever since the incident happened. Immediately sensing her slight anger and enormous guilt, Inuyasha stopped his ministrations and looked down to her. He didn't smell tears yet but with her breath quickening, it was possible.

"I'm sorry, Inya." Her eyes closed, ashamed to let him see how bad she felt and buried her head in his chest.

"Kagome…?" Inuyasha was baffled. What was bothering her so badly? Both his arms went to fully embrace her form; offering her his security and warmth.

"For loosing my temper a few days ago. I took all my stress and anger out on you and you didn't deserve that." Then she looked back into his eyes. "Not when you were just being concerned about me."

His fingers went to smooth her hair from her face, then the backs of his fingers went to caress her cheek. "Hey, it's okay. You had a lot on your mind and I understand."

Both their minds floated back to the day when it happened. It was Wednesday afternoon, the curtains were drawn, the only light a desk lamp. Sitting at said desk was Kagome trying to focus and finish her missed school work. Inuyasha stood against the door, where he could see her clearly, despite the yellow light of the small lamp. He knew she was drained but she kept pushing herself. Her face was really pale, there were dark bags under her eyes and her hair was tousled. She was getting tired, the way her body trembled and her hands shook, the way she violently shook her head, blinking her dull brown eyes and nodding off. The hanyou sat there and kept an eye on her, hating at how she only stopped for bathroom breaks and meals which she ate quickly. Then she would seclude herself back to her work. It happened since Tuesday afternoon-just the day before and she wouldn't stop and the hanyou was desperately worried and irate. This had to stop or else Kagome would be getting more sick and weary.

Inuyasha walked across the room, promptly shut her books and grabbed her pen from her hand; getting her attention. She yelled why, that she needed to stay ahead in school or else fall behind. Her bodyguard told her that she needed to sleep properly and not to worry about her studies. That got her pissed at him as she demanded in a cold voice to give her back the pen but Inuyasha told her to get in bed, his tone firm yet held with concern. Then she took a few deep breaths and made a launch for her writing utensil, knocking him down and straddling him. Inuyasha has never seen her so mad and never has seen her eyes filled so much emotion before. He held her pen up as he took her barrage of punches at his chest; letting her take out all her stress and anger. It hurt him to see her like this but he needed to get through to her; she needed to worry more about her rest than her school work.

Eventually, her punches waned and her attempts to grab her pen failed. When her hands finally settled on his beaten chest; although it didn't hurt him so much, he could smell her oncoming tears. Waves of exhaustion and fading fury coated her and her scent was cloaked by her sweat. He hated to do that to her, hating the tears she was shedding, streaming down her pale yet porcelain face. Then, she let out a heart wrenching sob and collapsed on his chest, grabbing his shirt as her she let out everything. He sat up, holding her to him as she cried. His hands and claws rubbed her back and whispered that she was going to be okay. His kisses tried to soothe her crying, while he felt his shirt getting soaked. He whispered a few apologies, hating to see her so distraught and helpless. Inuyasha rocked them back and forth, comforting the woman he loved as she wept in the dark room illuminated by the lamp, work and books completely forgotten.

Kagome remembered all those punches, inwardly wincing at how he just took them. Her fury and mental exhaustion drove her to hit her bodyguard; invincible though he may be, caused him pain. Her hand then began to massage his chest, detesting herself at how she acted. She held her tears back, placing a few butterfly kisses to the places where she punched him. She remembered falling asleep after that so she couldn't apologize nor did she want to the following day because she was disgusted with herself.

"How can you forgive me so easily? After all I did? I hit and I hurt you! Why can you not hate me after what I did?" Her tears then began to cascade from her eyes; her brown eyes that held confusion. Her head was lifted, feeling his fingers underneath her chin so she could look into his own golden windows.

"Because I care about you too much. I could never hate you, Kagome! And everyone in this house does too. I didn't have that, but you do. No one would want to see you sick; especially me." Inuyasha smoothed some stray hair from her face. "We all want to make sure you're okay."

As Kagome leaned into the warmth of his hand and held it there; her eyes never leaving his, his words stunned her. He was probably the most selfless being she's ever known; despite his past. She knew he never had the luxury of having someone to lean on, to take care of him after his mother was killed. His features caused him to be shunned out and live a life of pain and loneliness. As she gazed into those lustrous deep sunset eyes of his, Kagome knew that if there was anyone in the world that needed love and care, to have a family to take him in regardless of his heritage, it was her hanyou. Inuyasha had a rough time growing up, never knowing anything other than his mother's love and being frowned and spit upon by many. Although it still pained him greatly, his cosntant need was to make sure she was okay first before anything else. This man that warmed her whole being still had a big heart, even after all he's been through.

"You're not alone. Not anymore, Inuyasha." Then she lifted herself slightly to reach his face better. "You do…" A soft kiss to his forehead. "Have people…" One to his nose as she now cupped his face. "who care…" Moving down to the right corner of his lips. "about you now…" Now to the opposite corner. " Even me…" She then closed her eyes and claimed his lips.

Hearing her say that made the hanyou's heart beat with even more love for her. As his arms encircled her small waist to bring her flush to his body, her arms went around his neck to make him stay where she wanted him to. They didn't care if anyone dared to look out now to see them swallowing their tongues. This was their special moment where sorrows, pain and leftover anger were lifted from their souls and were replaced with joy, love and understanding. Soft moans and thundering hearts, the fall air surrounding them, the crystal clear midnight sky looking down upon them. They were truly blessed at that moment. It seemed with every kiss they shared, the more the hanyou and human girl fell deeper in love, their souls reconnecting and hearts joining as one. They could feel it too, and it was the absolute best feeling.

Kagome pulled back to regain some air, overwhelmed by the sheer bliss and passion that kiss held. She could feel her hanyou's' sweet lips trail down her delicate neck, moans of ecstasy and sighs of pleasure each time Inuyasha kissed, licked and nipped at her flesh. It was difficult for her to not ask him to take her. Inuyasha always told her she would know when she was ready. But as more time went on, the more impossible it became for her.

After a final kiss and whispers to the other through their lips, Kagome decided to change her position. Now she had her back to his chest, her legs folded beside her. He wrapped his protective arms around her waist again and held her close, his head resting against hers.

Since the sky was completely and beautifully clear tonight, Kagome started to name constellations that she could recognize. Her head laid back against her hanyou's strong shoulder as her eyes roamed the sky, her arm pointing every one out to him. The Big dipper, part of the Ursa Major; the little dipper, the Zodiac signs Aries and maybe part of the Taurus. Inuyasha could see them all, amazed by their beauty. But none could compare to the mortal beauty that rested against him, and he let her know that by placing soft kisses to her neck and cheek, and intertwining their fingers together while his arms were still wrapped around her torso. All Kagome could do was relish in her moon's embrace and listened to the night's music and the cool wind that caressed her face.

Main Headquarters, Tokyo

Another pair of eyes; dark as the sky above her, gazed at the stars but with less interest and more evil. Her rose red lips curled into a scowl and turned away from the window and to face three men. The woman, at the head of the table, crossed her legs and flipped her raven black hair from her shoulder.

Kaguya Hime, an immortal moon princess with long raven black hair, midnight blue eyes, with a pale yet beautiful figure, dressed professionally in a blouse and skirt, had called a secret meeting to the three other main bosses. In her meeting room, dark but her company's insignia of a glass mirror showed proudly above her; letting any individual know she was not to be trifled with as a main boss; in her own company building.

"Why weren't we able to kill him?" Her voice, beautiful but deadly demanded, crossing her arms across her purple blouse.

One of the men, to the left of her folded his arms as well. "Those idiot henchmen failed to realize that killing Akio Higurashi was going to take more than the weapons he so greatly detests." His voice, colder than the woman's answered.

Takimaru Kurosawa, another demon boss that had wavy black hair with red highlights, equally cold blood red eyes dressed in a black business suit that sat to Kaguya's left. He had his own company symbol on his suit: a long black and evil sword. He sat with his arms folded.

"Wasn't it you who gave them the exact orders to attack in broad daylight, Takimaru?" The demon across from him; with his eyes as blue as ice, stared accusingly at his partner.

Menomaru Mori was a moth demon; hence his company's insignia. His eyes were a cold ice blue, his hair a shimmering sky blue as well. Dressed in a midnight black business suit, he regarded his fellow partner as weaker than him. Being a demon with nearly invincible power, Menomaru didn't take lightly to being defeated or brought down.

"Yes, and it wasn't any of your concern, Menomaru as they all are under me!" The harsh pound of the demon's fist echoed in the room; his voice also harsh. Hell fire red met indifferent blue ice. It was clear that the two weren't on the best of terms.

"So, you take the full blame for this failure, Takimaru?" Kaguya asked, tapping her blue fingernails on her arm.

The man known as Takimaru glared harshly at the woman, not liking her tone. "Now listen here Kaguya-!"

"Like what if we organize four our groups, one under each of us, and plan or attacks accordingly?" The final member of the group, a dragon demon of great power, spoke up for the first time.

Ryuura Wakahisa was perhaps the most powerful; next to Kaguya of the foursome. He also had blue hair he had in a long braid down his back, his eyes a serpent blue/green that could pierce any opponent. The dragon demon sat across from the Hime woman, and sat idle until just now. He wasn't much of a talker but he strongly gave any opinion and idea that usually led to victory, one of the may reasons for his success for his company. A roaring blue dragon was the proud symbol on his attire.

All three heads turned to him, interested in hearing what he had to say.

"You bring up an excellent idea, Ryuura." Kaguya said. "And since the home invasion was a complete failure and the old fool is in the hospital, we can't make another move against him."

"But what about his daughter? She would be next to inherit the fortune and his business." Menomaru pointed out.

"That's true, but we shouldn't act so hastily, not when the police are involved now. We need to lay low and plan our next move for now."

"Kaguya, the girl has that bloody bastard bodyguard with her. If he's around, it makes our job ten times tougher. Plus, from what we gathered, there is another demon guarding the family, a civet demon with a bad temper; according to what Bankotsu reported." Takimaru added; his tone bitter when he spoke of the hanyou bodyguard.

Kaguya sat and pondered over every little bit of information. If they were to succeed in gaining power and control by taking over the most powerful industry in Japan, they needed to join forces and had to be careful and plan every little detail, or else they would eventually break down and crumble. The Higurashi heir, and her bodyguard were next on the list. With the old man injured and out of commission, they had to take care of the girl and her pet hanyou before it was too late, but the question that ran through everyone's head in that office:

Would they succeed?

So into the night, the mirror, dragon, the sword and the moth worked out battle strategies and tactics. making sure to cover every inch of ground. It would a battle they dare not loose; if they combined their strength and worked as a team, it should bring down their enemies and all would gain the fortune and power of Japan's most financially wealthy industry.

"Life without love is like a tree without blossom and fruit." -Khalil Gibran

I hoped you liked it! Not much of an introduction for the evil team but it sounds way better than before. The next chapter should be up soon. I hoped you enjoyed the fluff as much as I did! So, until next time...

Ja Ne for now!