Title: Enigmatic Anomaly
Author: inuyashagirl5
Rating: M
Genre: Action/Humor/Romance
Pairings: Kagome/? (unknown at this time), Other pairings may pop up during the fic.
Warnings: Violence, Suggestive Situations, Sexual Situations and Adult Language.
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or Yu Yu Hakusho. InuYasha is owned by Rumiko Takahashi and Yu Yu Hakusho is owned by Yoshihiro Togashi. I only borrow their characters for my own amusement and for the amusement of my readers.
A/N: A WORD OF WARNING. There is heavily implied Yaoi within this chapter. If you dislike Yaoi-ish stuff, well, I'm not going to apologize for it, but at least I gave you this warning. Consider yo'self warned.
Chapter Four:
She moved about the temple as if she had a purpose. Those who could feel her pulsing, furious aura did their best to steer clear of her, especially a red-headed male who knew she was searching for him. He was glad she was projecting herself so vividly because he didn't want to confront her. Not until he was less angry at himself.
He could kick his own ass for letting his control slip just the slightest and letting Youko gain free reign. His plans for revenge were a lot less harsh and their relationship would have been better because of it.
'You damaged it, Youko. It'll take so much to repair it.' He gave a frustrated huff and quickened his pace.
Youko didn't bother to respond and Kurama turned the corner only to be surprised by the appearance of Kagome at the other end.
'Well this isn't going to be good. I thought she was behind us...'
'She made you think that. She's more skilled than you giver her credit for.' Youko finally spoke up, though now was not the best time to do so. 'Turn and run.'
'Do not move from that spot!" She shouted, rushing to catch up to him. Behind her came Shippo, Hiei and Yusuke and Kurama knew he had no chance to escape.
"Kagome..." He said her name softly, sad to see her so angry and knowing he was partially to blame.
"I don't want to talk to you. I want to talk to Youko." When he made a motion to protest, she added firmly. "Now."
"I wouldn't piss her off, Kurama." Shippo replied calmly from the side. Yusuke and Hiei were with him, though the hybrid had no idea what was happening.
"I don't think it's wise to..."
"Now." Kagome cut him off, her aura jumping with her anger and her eyes taking on a eerie pink glow. Kurama swallowed, then shoved Youko forward with a quick, 'Don't you dare get us purified!'
"If you're looking for an apology..."
"Stop talking." Kagome was quick to cut Youko off too and the fox narrowed his eyes on her. "I don't want to hear you. Just accept your punishment like a good little kit."
"Ooh... Those are fighting words!" Shippo chuckled quietly.
"My punishment? I haven't done anything towards you that you did not deserve, little girl."
"You know damn well you crossed the line with your actions today!" She hissed, tears springing forth, but she did her best to hold them back. He flinched a little, but wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of knowing. Shippo's soft laugh and quiet murmurings about the motion made him turn his amber glare on the young fox.
"I don't see what you think is so funny."
"You should just be lucky she didn't tell us what you did to her." Shippo replied with a snarl. "When we found her..."
"She was crying and neither of us liked that very much at all." Yusuke added.
"Don't worry, Youko. I chose a very fitting punishment for you."
She held back her laugh as his legs were bound by thick threads of her power, then his arms and mouth, binding him much in the same fashion he did to her. Once he was secure, she stepped up to him to run her fingers across his throat.
"Damn that sucks. Remind me never to get her this angry." Yusuke whistled lowly.
"I dunno. It might be fun to see you get bound by her." Shippo answered with a lecherous grin and a shrug.
When Kagome reached into her pocket, an audible clack of wooden beads could be heard and Shippo drew in a breath. He watched her step away from Youko and pull out a very familiar object. Youko snarled when he saw it and pulled against his bindings. They were tight, but Kagome's methods of binding never lasted too long. He would be free soon and he wouldn't let this happen.
"Hold still, Youko. Or I'll draw on Genkai's power to tighten it." Kagome held her hands in prayer position, the wooden beads draped over them. "And, yes. I can draw on her power while she's not near me."
She let her eyes slip close as she chanted, whispering the words to place the subduing spell on the demon who had wronged her. The beads snapped apart, circling and glowing around Youko's neck and then in one quick burst, they snapped back together and settled against his chest. Kagome opened her eyes as she pulled her power back and let Youko free.
"Take them off." He growled and advanced on her. She smirked and muttered quietly.
"Kneel."
Shippo did all he could to quiet his laughter the second Youko's form dropped to his knees and stayed there.
"Subjugation beads... Dare I ask what Youko did to deserve them?" Genkai asked as she entered the room, having felt the surge of Kagome's power while she was across the temple. She whistled lowly while Youko struggled to stand. "They're strong. You must have been really mad at him."
"He humiliated me and if he's smart, he won't do it again. I can add three more words of subjugation to this necklace. Kneel is only the first."
Youko snarled as the power keeping him on his knees intensified by her speaking the word again.
"I didn't deserve this and you know it." He growled, trying with all his might to move despite the spell.
"No, you deserve a lot more, but you're lucky that I'm feeling pity for your sake and holding back!" She angrily answered.
"Take it off."
"You shouldn't have touched me inappropriately." Kagome retorted and out of anger she yelled, "Kneel! Dammit, Youko... I thought I could trust you... I can't believe..."
She let the tears come and glared one last time at him before turning and running away.
"I should have known." Shippo spoke as Kagome was well out of hearing distance. "At least she's able to get some revenge... I doubt you'll be in the clear anytime soon, so you might as well let your better half have control."
Youko snarled at Shippo's words, but the younger fox stood his ground and he knew Yusuke would have his back if needed. Youko was pulled from the surface and he went willingly, allowing Kurama to emerge again. The necklace was gone, but Kurama could still feel it's power within him as he ran a hand over his chest. It could have been a lot worse.
"I think it's best if I take off for a couple days. I should visit my mother anyways." He replied solemnly and walked off towards the exit.
"You did try to stop him, right?" Shippo called out, making the red-head pause in his steps.
"Yes, I did what I could the whole time. He was just too determined and forceful that I was unable to get back control." Kurama answered honestly.
"How bad was it?"
"He shouldn't have done it. He shouldn't have even thought about it, let alone act on it." Kurama shook his head and frowned, "Keep an eye on her, Shippo. The vine he used..."
"I'll kill him!" Shippo growled, "He used that vine on her?"
"Yes, I'm afraid so."
Shippo grunted in frustration and turned on his heel. "Master Genkai, I think I'm going to need your help with this... You can leave now, Kurama. I can't guarantee I won't try to strangle you if you're still here."
Kurama said nothing as he turned and walked away. Yusuke, curious about the vine, followed after Shippo and Genkai. Hiei had nothing better to do than to tag along as well. It seemed as though he'd missed a good day to be at the temple.
"What's the deal about the vine, Shippo?" Yusuke asked curiously.
Shippo huffed, but answered. "It's commonly used in instances when a demon wants to take a woman who is undoubtedly too small for the male to fit. He didn't go that far, as I could smell her purity when I was near her. Which means, he used it more as a stimulant and if I had to guess, he probably used the thing to molest her too."
"If that is the case," Hiei spoke up, understanding exactly what Shippo was explaining, "Then the girl was well within her rights to subdue him as she did."
"And then some." Shippo nodded. "It's unlikely she'll give full details to us males, but..."
"You want me to pry." Genkai stated.
"There is the chance the lubricant could make itself known again. Washing it off with water doesn't always get rid of it and I'd hate to have her being... uncomfortable with us around. If it did penetrate her even just a small bit... it's bound to cause problems. In that case, she'll need to bathe again, but in hot water and with a good soap... which I'm sure she has because she's Kagome and she's always bathing..."
"Alright." Genkai agreed and continued on to the priestess' room. "But you three will stay out and no eavesdropping either."
Kagome angrily wiped the tears from her cheeks as Genkai slipped into the room. The old woman could see how torn the girl was over the incident and silently scoffed. This girl was entirely too soft for her own good.
"He got what he deserved. Do no second guess yourself. Now sit down and tell me everything he did. Shippo believes that there could be problems in the immediate future if it isn't dealt with properly."
Though she disliked retelling what happened, Kagome did as she was asked and told Genkai everything. Well aware that Shippo, Hiei and Yusuke were near enough to hear, she kept her tone soft. She didn't want them to know exact details because it could damage their friendship and she didn't want to feel guilty about that as well.
"And that's that..." Kagome finished, feeling a bit of her anger resurface. One slightly raised eyebrow from Genkai had her power simmering down to a calm level.
"I stand by what I said. He deserved what he got." Genkai replied. "What I want you to do is take a hot bath and scrub wherever that vine touched with a strong soap. There is a chance the effects could return, so let's make that as minimal as possible."
"R-Return?" Kagome asked in disbelief.
"Yes. Shippo was warned by Kurama which vine was used. That was his suggestion." Genkai answered. "Before he returns to the temple, please think about how you will co-exist with Kurama. I cannot have your teamwork strained."
"I do not hold him responsible. I can tell that he didn't want Youko to do what he did and I made sure he was unharmed when I placed the subduing necklace on Youko. But, I do hope he'll stay away for a few days."
"He will. It has been awhile since he has visited his family." Genkai chuckled. "Plus he won't know how to confront you. He'll think it over for a while. Go on now. Go take an extra long soak. You're excused from the rest of today's training."
"Thank you." Kagome rose swiftly to her feet, hurrying to gather clean clothing. A nice, long soak in a hot tub was just what she needed right now.
"Oh, Kagome?" Genkai paused at the door and glanced back at her with a stern gaze.
"Yes?"
"Do not be as stupid next time. I hope I got my point across."
"Lesson learned!" Kagome chirped with a sheepish blush.
"Good." Genkai smirked as she left and Kagome giggled.
Closing the door behind her, Genkai gave the trio of waiting males a once over and then waved them away with her hands. There was no need for them to be standing around outside Kagome's door. The girl had enough to deal with without there being nosy demons.
"Is she going to be okay?" Shippo asked as he fell into stride with the old psychic.
"Of course she will be, dumb-ass. This is Kagome we're talking about." Genkai rolled her eyes at the fox. "You should know that better than the rest of us."
"She's never been through something quite like this before. She's been accosted before, maybe even felt up a little, but not like this. Given the fact it was a close friend probably made it worse."
Now that he thought of it, it made him a little angry too. How dare Youko do something so severe that it could alter his friendship and trust with Kagome for a long time.
"Since you both have some unresolved aggression, head outside for a sparring session. It'll do you both some good." Genkai ordered, her eyes narrowing on the fox in observation. This one was not in a good mood at all. "Come on now. Don't dawdle."
Shippo and Yusuke were forced back into training, though their minds were not set to the task. Yusuke's thoughts were on the girl inside the temple, worrying whether she was really alright. He wondered if he'd be able to find a moment to sneak away and check on her himself. He hated seeing her so upset and he wanted to scoop her up into his arms and hold her close.
'When did you become such a sentimental softy, Yusuke?' He laughed at himself.
Shippo, however, had become seething mad and wanted nothing more than to get away and follow Kurama to his home and teach him a lesson. It didn't matter that Youko was the one at fault. He needed someone to vent on and Kurama was more than good enough.
'Forget this bullshit.' He broke away from Yusuke's attack and swept the male's legs out from underneath him. With a frustrated snarl, he shoved Yusuke hard to the ground and then darted down the stairs.
"What the fuck was that about?" Yusuke groaned as he sat up. "Shit that hurt."
"Kurama is in for a troubling afternoon." Genkai commented with a sigh. "So much for getting work done. You might as well go shower. This day isn't going as planned, so find a way to amuse yourself."
"I can do that."
"Stay away from Kagome." She added, watching as Yusuke's shoulders drooped. "After the day she has had she needs time to herself."
"You just don't want me near her in case her symptoms come back."
"That too."
oOoOoOoOoOoOo
Had anyone been bothering to look they may have seen the brownish-red blur streaking down the stairs. The fox's mind was only on one thing and one thing only. Putting Kurama in his proper place beneath him.
In the distance he could see the vibrant red hair of the fox avatar. He was already aware of Shippo's approach and had turned to wait for him. Shippo snarled, the sound echoing throughout the trees and putting Kurama on guard.
'He's aroused and thinking to top you. How are you going to deal with him?' Youko asked, annoyed that Shippo was behaving so poorly. He knew he had taught the kit better than that.
'I won't deny him release, but he will only find it if he's on the bottom. No one tops us.'
'Then let me teach him an important life lesson. Release me.'
'As you wish.'
As Shippo leapt towards them, Kurama relinquished control to Youko. It didn't stop Shippo's forward momentum and only further enraged him. He didn't want to see Youko. He wanted Kurama.
"Switch back. I don't care to see you." Shippo stopped himself from tackling the silver fox. "I don't want you."
"The result will be the same regardless."
"Switch."
Youko was quick to grab the younger fox, pushing him chest down onto the ground. He pressed his body against Shippo's back and roughly grasped the back of his neck between sharp teeth. This kit was a few hundred years too young to be pulling rank on him. Shippo struggled, but it was useless.
"Submit to me and I'll give you the relief you seek." Youko gave a husky growl as Shippo pressed back against him, a sure sign of submission, but he wanted to hear the words come out of his mouth before he continued. "Say it."
Shippo hated being weaker than Youko. He had always been the weaker demon, no matter which demons he traveled with. He didn't want to give in and submit to the older fox. This was the one who had humiliated the person who meant the most to him. He honestly didn't want Youko. Not at that time, at least.
"Not you." He answered with a low growl. He would not submit to Youko, no matter how much he hurt him. Kurama on the other hand... "Kurama is way sexier than you are."
"We are one."
"You are not the same. You are two different sides to one coin." Shippo replied with a smirk. "I want him, not you."
"You have no choice."
"I will not submit to you. I refuse."
"I can break you."
"Go ahead and break me. See how much more that puts you on Kagome's shit list. I do believe she said she can place three more words on that shiny new necklace of yours. I wonder if she'll take requests?"
"You are like a puny kit hiding behind your mother's tail." Youko sneered.
"Mother? That's laughable considering some of the things I have thought of doing to that girl. I have never and will never view Kagome as my kin, but she is someone whom I will protect with my life for her life is far more important than my own."
'I'm taking over.' Kurama pulled on Youko, the silver-half loathing to give up control, but doing so anyways.
'Fine. There will be other days anyway...'
"Do not think you will be reversing positions with me." Kurama whispered against Shippo's ear. "I am just as strong and just as cunning as Youko is."
"I'm counting on it." Shippo said in reply, turning his head enough to kiss him briefly. "At least allow me to turn over."
"No." Kurama answered with a cocky smirk. "I happen to like you in this position.
oOoOoOoOoOoOo
With nothing much else to do, Yusuke sat with Hiei and Yukina, the trio settling in to watch a movie. With the ice maiden being present they had to settle on something tame and, in Yusuke's opinion, boring. It wasn't like she hadn't seen violence before, but Hiei was choosing to shelter his sibling. He didn't want her to become corrupt by the human world.
'Human world ain't got nothing on the shit I've seen in the Demon world.' Yusuke yawned and decided it was a good time for a nap on the sofa.
"Are you tired, Yusuke?" Yukina softly inquired, her ruby eyes watching him closely.
"Yeah, a little. I didn't get much sleep after Kagome's prank this morning."
Yukina giggled. "Her sense of humor is unlike any other."
The comment cause Yusuke to chuckle and Hiei to smirk.
"I still haven't come up with a suitable counterattack." Yusuke glanced Hiei's way and then at Yukina. "Any suggestions?"
"Well, she doesn't like leeks. I could sneak them into a soup." Yukina offered.
"You're so evil, Yukina!" Yusuke laughed loudly.
"I was already awake this morning, but that alarm was terrifying. It really startled me."
"Me too." Yusuke admitted. "Especially with it right next to my head."
"Your defense is really low when you're asleep. The girl was smart to utilize your weakeness." Hiei commented. "I was impressed."
"You would be." Yusuke rolled his eyes. "You know, Hiei, your smirk this morning was a little on the suspicious side. I thought for sure you were involved."
"Not involved, but I could have stopped her."
"You bastard. You knew!"
"Of course."
"Why didn't you stop her?"
"I had no reason to." Hiei shrugged. "It taught you a lesson, didn't it? Never lower your guard around someone who will take advantage of a weakness. You should be thanking her for teaching you a basic skill."
"Why you little..."
The trio's heads all turned in the same direction as a loud growl echoed around the temple. Yusuke's eyes met with Hiei's, both equally wide with surprise. That was Shippo's voice.
"What was that?" Yukina asked, worried.
Neither of the males wanted to answer her truthfully. So settling for a short reply Yusuke answered. "Shippo finally let go of his anger from earlier. He'll be fine. Don't worry about him."
"I didn't know he was angry. Is he mad at Kagome too?"
"I think he had a disagreement with Kurama earlier. I'm sure everything is fine now."
Yusuke was pleased she let the subject drop and they fell back into a comfortable silence, watching what was left of the movie. Before long Yusuke drifted off to sleep and Yukina wandered to the kitchen to begin dinner preparations. Hiei remained where he was, perched on the window with his eyes on the outside world.
He sat there quietly for a good hour or two, watching to see if Shippo or Kurama were going to make their way back up to the temple that night. The forest had fallen silent after Shippo's outburst, no doubt the wildlife having been scared off by the sound. It was just as well that it was silent. If nothing was nearby his job of keeping guard would be easier.
His attention was drawn down the hallway at the sound of faint footsteps. Kagome looked bothered as she made a hasty escape out of the temple. Following her aura, he could tell she was heading up to the roof.
Mildly concerned, and only because she was Yusuke's friend, Hiei gave chase. In a few seconds he was on the roof and moving in closer to her.
"Why are you up here? He asked as he drew nearer the girl's spot on the roof. He paused as her scent drifted his way and he concluded that she was hiding out for a reason.
There were tears in her eyes as she looked his way and then she set her sights back on the sky above.
"I'm sure you can tell." She answered. She rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand and gave a very fake laugh. "I can't seem to do anything right today."
She shivered in the cold breeze and he felt unusually sympathetic towards her plight. A few more steps forward and he was within distance to drape his cloak over her shoulders. Her head shot up as the fabric made contact with her skin and she peered up at him.
"Hn." Was his only reply to the question in her eyes. He sat down near her, on the opposite side of the wind's direction. He could still smell her arousal, but it wasn't as bad as before.
"Thank you." Kagome said softly as she clutched the cloth and drew it closer to herself. "I'll be sure to wash it for you in the morning."
"I don't need you to do my laundry."
Kagome giggled lightly, trying very hard not to picture the demon doing his own laundry. She almost lost it as an image of him in a pink, frilly apron entered her mind.
"No. I suppose you don't." Her lips twitched while she tried not to laugh.
"Crazy girl. What is so funny?"
"Believe me. You're better off not knowing what I'm picturing right now."
"Hn." He didn't really want to know anyway.
"Why are you out here?" Kagome asked as her eyes moved back to the sky again.
He only offered a shrug. It was typical of him to patrol around the temple while he was there. No one ever asked him to do it, it was just something he did. Danger lurked everywhere and he would let it get near Yukina.
"I just am. Do you always ask so many questions?"
"Do you?" She countered, her eyes shifting to look at him. He scowled and she answered. "Yes. Especially when I am unfamiliar with the one I am speaking with. I don't know you at all. I only know your name and that you are allied with Yusuke and Kurama."
"That's all you need to know." Hiei shot back quickly and she giggled again.
"Fine. It's not like you're the first stubborn demon I have spoken with." She replied with a shrug of her own. 'Though he is one of the cuter ones...'
At the stray thought she blushed and looked away. Her body reacted as well and she pressed her thighs tighter together. His nose twitched at the increase of her scent.
"How long are you going to force yourself to suffer through this?"
"I don't know." She answered quietly. "It's just not something I can deal with."
"I'm sure Yusuke would be willing."
Her scent altered as tears filled her eyes. He mentally groaned and rolled his eyes. Human women were too emotional.
"He would, but I won't let him." She rose to her feet and removed his cloak from her shoulders. "I just can't risk it."
She handed Hiei back his clothing and then dropped to the ground below. He watched her for a few seconds until she disappeared into the temple. He wasn't sure what her problem was now, but he was curious. Just what couldn't she risk by having a relationship with Yusuke?
He wrapped his cloak around his shoulders, hesitating when he caught her scent clinging to the fabric. He lifted the material to his nose and inhaled gently.
"Not too bad for a human..."
A/N 2: Of course if you like Yaoi-ish stuff, I'll be happy to add more in later chapters. ::Wink::
