Inuyasha crossover Iron Man
Chapter 3: Discontentment

He was still very much like that of a child Kagome find, especially after he had left them right after lunch and with such a frightfully serious expression upon his face. Kagome however was very glad that he did not do anything more than their first meeting in the restaurant. It was like they had parted ways and gone about with their lives as per normal. Shippo however told her otherwise when he was informed Kagome of what was going on, and then there was also the rare appearance of Sesshoumaru that was there to make things somewhat more difficult for her.

Kagome sighed as she slipped into an easy dream, and from it she relieved the nightmares and horrors of her past that she had once lived. She took a breath as she watches the various scenes before her warped and changed according to her many sway of moods as they continued to torment her so like the various demons of her past that are still continuously chasing after her for the Shikon no Tama.

"You've a very interesting reality Miss Higurashi," the very same voice that she had thought she would never hear again, even in her dreamscape. Yet somehow it gave her a sense of relieve to know that he was still around, even if it meant that he was intruding into her dreamscape.

Her smile was hidden as she shook her head that was bowed down and away from him to prevent whatever emotions upon her face to be seen. And when she was sure of herself, Kagome looked up at him, her dreamscape was now back to normal as though they were in the forest where she first met Inuyasha, under the Goshinboku tree where everything began. Everything here was very peaceful as Kagome turned to face Tony fully, her eyes held hidden depths of sadness and unspoken words that seemed to be longing for a listening ear, someone who she could fully trust and would give her that without any questions asked.

"You're a very stubborn man Mr. Stark," she told him again, taking a slow stroll through the woods as she looked up through the canopy of the trees, watching the few streams of sunlight that leaked through the leaves.

She knows of why he was here, and she however was not at all feeling like releasing to him of the answers in which he was seeking for. He was once again intruding into her dream, though this time he was very much so quiet and reserve as though deep in thoughts, following closely beside of her as though afraid of getting lost. The words that left his mouths were not what she had expected as Kagome stopped in her tracks to turn around and watched the sullenness in him showed clearly upon his face. Kagome shook her head as she wave her hand for the place to change and transform, taking them to a place that was well out of any mortal's reach.

The place, somewhat of a traditional design to that of a palace and a Shrine all mixed into one as they now stood in the garden where wisteria of all colors were in bloom. She urges for him to follow her as she lead him to a seating area just beneath a blooming cherry blossom tree. Kagome motioned to the not so traditional western influenced metal garden furniture as she took a seat in her white metal garden chair, getting herself comfortable against the high backing and resting one of her arm on the armrest. Tony was hesitant, still adjusting to how quickly the place seemed to change as he approached the seat unsure of himself but finally settled into the chair opposite of her. Kagome poured them both cups of tea as she laid it before Tony, not wanting to break the silence yet with the current mood.

This was not she had expected things to turn out to be like, though now it was pity that brought her to treat him somewhat nicer as she patronized him for the time being, or at least until he had talked it out about the thing that he was facing at the moment. It was somewhat awkward as even Shippo did not go through such a phase, and it was usually mainly her three close friends from school that would be offering her unnecessary advices, though some were actually good she had thought. Just as Kagome thought that Tony was going to remain quiet, she was going to prompt him when he suddenly told her of what had happened.

Anthony Edward Stark can be childishly cute at times Kagome thought to herself as she took a sip of her tea to hide the smile that was on her lips. And he was just at the moment, helplessly cute, yet it reminded her of how she was like in the past when she could not turn to anyone or tell anyone the truth about her time travelling adventure. It had been a major part of her life, one that replaced a normal school life that a teenager should have had. And it also changed her in many ways than one. Just as Tony was about to go even further into his lengthy story, Kagome interrupted him telling him that it was time for him to leave. And just like that, he suddenly faded and disappeared off from her dreamscape.

Tony was finding it annoying as to how she was always able to tell when it was time for him to leave and just on the dot of it before he would awaken. For once he would like to be able to control when it was time to leave and to be able to say when it was time to leave, the only person to have ever done that to him apart from Kagome was Pepper, but even then he was still rather annoyed by it despite of his nonchalant appearance. Though he has to admit that Kagome is a good listener, better even than Bruce himself, but that was still no way that she should just dismiss him like that and whenever she pleases. Unnerving as it was, there is a need for him to figure out how exactly does this whole dream world is like and how it works, however in doing so he knows that he might need to engage the help of another person that specializes in it.

In his waking moments, it was not that easy for him either, with the leaving of his CEO, Pepper had made it her point that he learn of everything that had been going on when he was not there as well as to the ongoing transactions and businesses in which he had to follow up. Being in such close proximity with Pepper brought back many memories in which they had shared, his fears and worries all mixed into the emotions that he had for her especially when her life was in danger. Tony could not help but to reach out and embrace her again despite of how her body would stiffen up against his, flinching at times even when he would touch her in certain ways whispering into her ears of what he was sorry about and how much he wants their future to be entwined together and just let it grow.

She broke away from him with such a sad look upon her face, her tears were held back, and he thought that he had a chance even, but she walked away from him. Tony had reached out to her, holding onto her wrist so tightly as though afraid to let go, but all Pepper did was that she was sorry and needed some time alone, but he knew that tone which she used. Pepper was not going to change her mind, and despite knowing that he was still ever so persistent trying to get her back, thinking that he ought to give her a day's time to think about it, to calm down before he try wooing her again.

Everyday with or without Tony's knowing, Shippo and Kagome monitored his behavior, even knowing of his every move. Kagome knew him best as compared to Shippo, seeing Tony at times in his own nightmares but never interrupting or making her presence know. He was still a hopeless drunk and terrible in taking a rejection or picking himself up after many rejections from Pepper. Tony really is an odd person, as though asking for a punishment with the way he would try to get back with Pepper or throwing himself at her when there was no one else looking. Kagome saw a reflection of her past self in Tony many times over and it sometimes brought back to her the many times of how she had stupidly put her love out so openly to someone who could not appreciate it and wanted more than what she could offer to him.

Kagome got busy with her own work, as did Shippo and they had never once to worry about ever bumping or having Anthony Stark unexpectedly dropping in on them. However that was not the case with Kagome, she had somehow became somewhat intruding and rude from time to time, checking in on Tony through his sleeping conscious or even slipping through the many charms that she had placed around herself to pay him a 'visit'. She was not in the least bit attracted to him, it was just how he had reminded her very much of her younger self when she was very much in love with Inuyasha and had given him her heart to him until he followed her down into hell. Shippo, who knew of what Kagome was up to, had watched her closely despite obvious disagreement over his actions. The now adult kitsune was more than just affectionate with Kagome, having decided to chase her when he had come into adulthood.

It was his own wistful thinking of being able to properly court Kagome when he found her in the modern era, and build an empire big enough for her to live a comfortable life. However things did not go as how he wished it to be and rather than being far away from her, he rather chose to be close to her as the adoptive son that she had more or less viewed him to be since his younger days and protect her to the best of his abilities. His Kagome had never once suspected of his love for her being more than that of an overly affectionate and protective son to that of something more, in fact she was oblivious to it. Shippo was happy to leave it as that as he too knew well of how Kagome had felt about him. Though he could easily have used his kitsune seduction to win her over, but that was not what he wanted to achieve and had let things go back to how it was when he was still a mere kit and seen her as just that of a mother of sort.

Now with the appearance of Anthony Edward Stark, Shippo was more than displease with how he had disrupted Kagome's very thoughts and mind. That particular human male was just too conspicuous for his liking and also very much so a fickle playboy to match with Kagome. There was no one out there that would be perfect enough for his Kagome despite him wanting her to find happiness. It was a selfish thought but he would very much like to keep Kagome with him just a bit longer, and even if she were to be married, he would always be there for her even after the death of her husband and Kagome's own disappearance from her children at a certain age. He wanted to always be there for her in fact, no matter who was in the way. Though for now she still belongs to him even if it was just he being her ever-sweet adoptive son.

However, one thing is for sure, and that Tony needs to learn how to mind his own business.

A/N:

To the Readers
Hello guys, it has been a while again, though here's an update. Hope that you enjoyed the twist in this chapter, and have a great weekend!

To ScornedxRose
In a way? It might end in less than 10 chapters though. I thought that keeping this story short would be a better choice. Still, I hope that you enjoyed this chapter!

To GiggleboxGirlie
Hahaha I mean no offense at all, though it is just a personal opinion. Though I'm glad to see that you've enjoyed the story thus far! Enjoy~

To Spastic Freak
This is somewhat lighter now, though I do hope that it would not discourage and if anything I hope that the newer twist in this story is to your liking. Enjoy!

To Avulocard21
Here's another one that is overdue, enjoy!

To Mistress of Darkness Katana
I was disappointed with The Mandarin, the movie one is funny but its not according to the comic! Don't worry too much about not reviewing, I'm just so glad that you liked the story up till the last chapter (and maybe this one?). I hope that you would not be turn off by the twist of this story, especially to Shippo, though still I hope very much that you enjoyed this story!

To Amy
Oh I do believe I have not done a Daddy Tony and Kagome fanfic, perhaps you might have mistaken it. I agree with you on that regarding to Pepper's position, it might have just been Tony being somewhat misguided at the feeling of being cared and loved by another person. It does make me wonder how they even know that Pepper would be compatible with the virus itself since it was not really shown in the movie to begin with. Guys like Tony can be mislead so easily just by a show of love, so long as it is from a female over long time period and in the almost right way. For sure though that they did do a good job in showing Tony's growth and much thanks to Robert Downey Jr.

Hmmm inuyasha and Kagome I would say that the time period also plays a part in his personality and his guilt and feeling of first love from Kikyo could somehow sway his love almost too easily. And like many speculations, it could also be just because of Kagome's looks being overly similar to Kikyo that causes many internal conflicts within Inuyasha itself. To be honest I do not find Kikyo all that perfect, she was just groomed and brought up in that manner and time period, if given the chance of a similar background and time period, Kagome might actually turn out to be just as similar to her, if not more lively and somewhat more open with her emotion behind the fan. Hmmm how Tony and Kagome might turn out to be I guess it would be revealed in the next few chapters before it ends. Though I do hope that you enjoy this new twist.

And it's really fun for me to interact and answer reviews like you despite it being long. Have a great weekend!

To CresentWolf1
Thank you, I hope that you enjoy this new chapter!