Here's chapter 4! It's going to be an interesting one, I can promise you!
Important A/N: This chapter might seem a little odd because I replaced it and combined chapters 4 and 5
Love Risk
Chapter 4
It's been two days since Kagome woke up, and neither she nor Inuyasha has spoken to one another. Having the silence between the half demon and the young girl scared Sango. She didn't know what exactly was said between them, but knew it wasn't good if they haven't uttered a word to each other. They had barely spoken to anyone else. Everyday would be the same thing; Kagome would rest on her mat in the back of Kaede's hut, eat her meals, and occasionally have a conversation with Sango or Miroku. Inuyasha would go out every day and sulk in a tree, from dawn to dusk, only coming in for meals and to sleep.
Sango was getting worried for her friends. She was beginning to believe nothing would ever be the same unless they talk to one another.
Inuyasha was outside walking around his forest, when he saw glowing white serpents floating around the sacred tree and flying over to him. 'Should I? Kagome's already pissed as it is. I shouldn't… I won't.' He thought to himself as he turned away. Kagome was already mad at him, threatening to leave him, and he didn't want it to get any worse than it already was. The thought of her actually going with. . . Koga. He shuddered; no way in hell was he going to lose her to the wolf.
As he was trying to leave, the soul collectors came and wrapped around him. They were determined to bring him to her. 'She must really want to see me… It must be important.' He thought as swiped at the little dragons. 'Maybe just a minute… No, I can't. Kagome would never speak to me again and Sango would probably skin me alive.' He thought as he shuddered again thinking about what the demon slayer could do to him
"Go away! I don't have time to see her now!" Inuyasha thought as he started running back to the village.
*Deeper in the forest…*
'Ugh, where is he?' I thought to myself getting angry. Usually he would jump at the chance to see me. What the hell? 'I can't believe he left me and went to that Kagome! What's so special about her? She's nothing but a remake of me';
Really I know that Kagome was hurt but that has never stopped him!
Uh, that reminds, she's only injured. He promised me he would kill her. That liar, I knew I couldn't trust him. It's not that hard to kill a pathetic girl! I've do- well at least tried to kill her before. But then again Inuyasha was always there to protect her. That little bitch, she makes my blood boil.
Snap!
Finally! How long does it take for a half breed to come to the middle of the forest! I know he's just half but still. I saw sanyosho out of the corner of my eye. Dammit, it's not the man I was looking for.
"Naraku, how are you? Good, I presume if you're out in the open, with no barrier." I said, sarcasm dripping with every word.
"I am very well, thank you. Kikyo,"
A few days later, Kagome was up and out of bed, walking around. At first no one liked the idea, at all, but saw her acting perfectly fine and dealt with it. Kaede's medicines and herbs really worked wonders, or at least that was what the old priestess said herself. Kagome was still ignoring Inuyasha and he was taking it, wallowing in his self pity. Miroku was getting annoyed with this new Inuyasha, as was Shippo but he was mostly confused with the situation. Sango and Kaede were worried about the two, wanting to know more what their fight was about and help them settle things if they wouldn't do it themselves.
That is until yesterday around lunch time…
Sango, Kagome, Kaede, Shippo, and Kirara were all out of the hut, in the fresh air helping Kaede with the laundry. Sango was washing the clothes in the river while Kaede helped her and hung it up to dry, and Kagome and Shippo were sitting by a tree folding the dry clothes.
Shippo spotted a familiar whirlwind and told Sango about it. She already knew about it, or more over figured it was going to happen sooner or later, but didn't say anything. She knew he would be here eventually to check on her, and knew it would cause more trouble between the teenager and the half demon.
"Kagome, are you ok?! I picked up the scent of your blood in the forest. What happened to you? What did that damn dog do?!" Koga asked as he appeared out of the air and squatted down to her eye level, taking her hands in his. Surprisingly, his wolves weren't that far behind. They were resting up and waiting for their master on the outskirts of the village.
"Hi Koga, I'm fine, thank you." She said smiling meekly up at him, although a fake one. He saw right through her smile. He growled and narrowed his eyes.
"Tell me what did that good-for-nothing mutt did Kagome? Where is he? I'll kick his ass for not protecting you!" He yelled.
"No Koga you don-"She was about to say he doesn't understand, which in some ways she guessed he didn't, but he pretty much got the gist of it. And that just made her more depressed. "Well, maybe you do." She said sadly. He gave her a sympathetic look, he did understand, completely. She never noticed that he had the same look every time he saw her and Inuyasha together.
"You know Kagome, if you want me to, I'll take a few days off searching for Naraku if you want to talk." She looked up shocked.
"No Koga, you want to find Naraku and avenge your comrades. I could never ask you to stop that for me." She knew how much it meant to him, she would feel awful if he lost time listening to her sob story.
He shook his head. "It's ok Kagome, I now you need a friend and I want to be there for you. You and I, though I hate to admit this, both know there's no chance for us. I know how you feel about the mutt-face and no one can take his place. So if I can't be that kind of guy for you, I at least want to be your friend. Besides, even though my revenge is important and what I want more than anything, you're more important to me." He told her looking in her eyes.
She was on the verge of tears when he said that. It's what she's been dying to hear since the incident, that someone was there to listen and talk to her. Sure she had Sango but she already knew what had happened and what's been happening for the past year. Maybe she needed someone new to talk to? Who knows, but it's always good to have another friend. She nodded her head, "Thank you Koga." She whispered.
"I'll be on the outskirts of the village if you need me, come any time, I won't mind. Ok?" He asked her, he could tell that this moment meant the world to her. When she nodded her head again, he leant towards her and kissed her forehead. "You're welcome Kagome." After that he ran off back to his wolf pack and told them the plan. They looked her way and nodded, then waved to her smiling. She waved back and watched them walk into the forest, probably going to set up camp.
She stood up and walked back into the hut seeing her friends around the fire pit, when she looked to where her bed was she saw Inuyasha leaning at the wall glaring at her. She glared back and walked to Sango to receive her food.
She still felt his eyes on her as she ate her meal and it started to bug her. She stood up and turned around sharply on her heel and sent him a death glare that would usually scare the people around her. It did nothing, which ticked her off more. "What is your problem?" She yelled exasperated.
"What were you and Koga talking about?" He snapped.
"Is that what's this is about? You're upset because Koga came to visit me?" She looked at him like he was the biggest hypocrite in the world. Really? He can get upset because the guy who claims loves her came to visit her, but when he visits Kikyo her feelings don't matter?
"You didn't answer my question." He said expectantly, waiting for his answer.
"It's none of your business!" She snapped. "The other side hurts doesn't it?" She yelled. She dropped her dinner bowl and went to her things. Everyone jumped when the bowl shattered against the wooden floors.
"Where are you going?" Inuyasha stood up. He was about to go and stop her when Miroku put his staff up. He sent the dog demon a look saying 'Your already in enough trouble, don't make it worse'.
"Do you think that is the wisest of ideas Kagome? Kaede still needs to heal and re-bandage your wounds in the morning." He knew where she was going; he heard the conversation between her and the wolf demon.
"I'll be back in the morning. I'm going to stay with a friend for the night." She said walking out the door when she was finished talking, sending Inuyasha one more glare.
When she was gone Inuyasha slumped against the wall, all of them worried for the young girl. But they knew she had to work out her anger and thoughts before her and Inuyasha could talk. Maybe Koga could help sort those things out, they hoped.
There we go, chapter 4 reloaded! Told you it would be a good one didn't I? We learned a lot of new things today… a lot of interesting things. See you next time.
