Hello I am back, some of you said last chapter was great which makes me feel better because I felt like it wasn't my best work. I felt the story needed a change up though. First it was Inuyasha targeted by Kouga, then Sango was in danger, Miroku is ultimately always in trouble with Sango so no reason to attack him. Kagome is being attacked but because of emotions.
I felt this would add a twist because it would make the trial crazier. So let's see what happens now that the media knows about Kagomes "accident." Hehe.
Chapter 14: A Suicidal Slip Up
"KAGOME HIGURASHI ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OVER TALAKI TRIAL" Was the first, and biggest headline of many headlines to hit the front page of the Parkway Express Newspaper. They talked about how paramedic's had to rush Kagome to the hospital because she tried to kill herself by 'repeatably' smacking her head against a metal railing. It also had statements from people who said they witnessed "the estranged girl fling herself at the ground, bashing her head into the concrete until she bled unconscious."
"KOUGA TALAKI SAYS THAT THIS 'ISNT THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD TRIED TO KILL HERSELF'" Was the second biggest story to hit the Channel 2 News. The achor woman displayed her excessive doubt about Kouga's accusations, stating that everyone she has talked to has nothing but great things to say about Kagome and that they are shocked people think she tried to kill herself.
"Katy Rosasto here with the story of Kagome Higurashi, the one everyone can't seem to stop talking about. I'm here with Hojo Hamauri a friend of Kagome's since Elementary School who has some comments he wants to share, Welcome Hojo."
"Thank you, First I want to say that none of this is true." Hojo said as he leaned back on the studios couch. It seemed comfy but his face said other wise.
"Which part?" The anchor woman asked.
"All of it, I've known Kagome since we were 7 years old and she has been nothing but happy. No one could bring her down low enough for her to want to kill herself." He said with the up most confidence.
"Not even being cheating on by your husband?" The anchor woman asked with a skeptical expression.
"What Kouga did was awful and Kagome may have been hurt for a bit but she got stronger because of it. She had her friends and family to help her out. I would bet all my money that they are at the hospital with her right now."
"Wow, he must be physchic." Sango said leaning back into her chair watching the re-run of the news report. Sango taped every single channel that had a story about Kagome and saved every newspaper clipping she found, she wanted to make sure Kagome wouldn't be to shocked or upset when she heard about what people were saying.
Kagome still hadn't woken up, she had been unconscious 2 days so far, and with each passing hour Inuyasha grew more worried. He watched the rise and fall of Kagomes chest as he slept, and listened to the beep of her heart monitor. One he swore he heard it flat line for a whole ten seconds, but truthfully it was just his imagination.
Miroku tried to get Sango to turn off the news broadcasts saying that it would only make her crazy, but she insisted on keeping them on so when Kagome woke up she would know what's happening.
A few police had scoped out the scene where Kagome had her accident, most of the evidence was washed away in the rain but there was no sigh of her self inflicting this. If fact the way Inuyasha found her was proof enough. She was sprawled out on her back with a gash in the back of her, which was proof enough that she didn't do this to herself.
'So why were they still investigating it?' Inuyasha thought as he leaned back in his chair. Every few seconds he would glance over at the sleeping Kagome, his heart returning to a normal pulse when he saw her chest rise and then fall again.
"Keh, stupid cops." He said grabbing her hand "They don't know what there talking about Kagome." He said looking at her. Sango and Miroku exchanged glances, a sad overwhelming feeling lingering in the air. Inuyasha let one solid tear take cold of his left cheek and then squeezed her hand harder. Miroku walked over and patted his back, Sango kept her distance, knowing that this was something a girl couldn't help with. Men hardly showed their emotions, especially men like Inuyasha. And the last thing he needed was Sango hugging him and crying.
The pat on the shoulder from Miroku was just enough to help snap Inuyasha back to reality. "No crying." He muttered.
"It's okay to cry." Miroku said.
"No, it isn't. Not when Kagome is in this condition. I have to be strong for her, for both of us. When she wakes up she has to know that everything is going to be okay and I can't tell her that with tears coming out of my eyes." Inuyasha said wiping the tear away. Miroku nodded, he understood exactly what his friend meant. He didn't necessarily agree with it, but he understood it.
"Miroku I'm hungry so i'm gonna go to the cafeteria do you want anything?" Sango asked placing a hand on his shoulder. He smiled at her.
"I'll come with you.." He said placing a hand on her back.
SLAP
"Lecher! I swear to god this is not the time!" Sango screamed.
"But my love, it's been so long..." He said lowering his head.
"It's been 14 hours!" Sango yelled.
"Oh my god you guys are so gross!" Strangely enough, it wasn't Inuyasha saying that. All eyes turned to look at Kagome sitting up in her hospital bed. Her hand was still limp against Inuyashas but he didn't notice.
"Ka-gome?..." Inuyasha said looking at her, his face brightened up when she turned her eyes towards him giving him a smile. He squeezed her hand tighter, she squeezed his hand as well as he jumped up wrapping her in warm embrace. They stayed like that for a few moments before Sango cleared her throat.
"I'm really sorry to ruin this happy moment, but Kagome, are you...alright?" Sango said walking over to Kagome's bed.
"Well, my head hurts and I have the taste of metal in my mouth but aside from that I feel good." She said turning back to Inuyasha. "What happened?"
"Well, what do you remember?"
"I remember the rose..." She said her cheeks turning a bright shade of red "And I remember calling you..but really that's it." She said letting go of his hand, she brought it up to the back of her head feeling the white bandages that surrounded it.
"Wow, a head injury.." She muttered looking at the three tearful pairs of eyes watching her "Was it serious?"
"Well, kind of..you've been asleep for two days now.." Miroku said when no one else responded.
"I have? Really?" She said turning to Inuyasha. "I'm sorry."
Inuyasha felt as though he was going to cry, he couldn't hold it in much longer, he wanted to kiss her and tell her don't be stupid but he figured he should be nicer. "Don't be sorry Kagome." He said wrapping her in another tight hug
She clutched his shirt in her hands taking in the sweet tangy smell of his cologne. He looked tired, and awful as if he had been hit by a bus. She dared to ask him what happened again, but felt he may break down if she did.
She just hoped by the end of the day she could remember for her own sake.
"In my full honest opinion I think shes crazy!" One of the interviews said slamming his hand on the desk.
For the past half hour all they could talk about was Kagome, Kouga and Inuyasha.
"You haven't even named one reason why you think so" The other interviewer said crossing his legs "you know what I think? I think your just taking the side of money."
"Really? You wanna know why she is crazy?! Okay! First, she leaves Kouga. Then not even two months later she's screwing around with another man. Then she comes up with this whole accident to get Kouga thrown in jail, and now knowing that everyone will find out the truth during the trial decides to kill herself." He said tapping his finger on the front of his desk. The other interviewer rubbed his nose while sighing, he was clearly agitated.
"Where did you hear all that? The internet? Kouga? Or did the money they slip you whisper it to you" The Interviewer's face flushed instantly at the other mans words. "Kagome was cheated on by Kouga, divorced by Kouga, courted by a man better than Kouga" Inuyasha grinned "Then Kouga tried to have them both killed! And plus she didn't try to commit suicide, the report the doctors made said she slipped and cracked the back of her head open!"
"And where did you hear that from?! The liar herself?" Kagome cringed.
"No actually I heard it from my brother Detective Santiago." He said with a smug smile.
"SEE!" He shouted "This is exactly what I was talking about! Even the police are corrupted now."
"No, who I think is corrupted may be you. Either your being paid to say this or your just plain stupid, either way I don't want to see how you talk to the guest witness we have coming on. Speaking of her where is she?"
"Yeah i'm not sure..oh hang on.." He said touching the his ear piece. "It seems, she is here after all. Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome Ayame -beep-"
Kagome's eyes nearly shot out of her head as she leaned forward in her bed, Sango turned her head to look up at the angered girl, her reaction almost the same. There Ayame was walking to the seat in between the two interviewers, she seemed happy and excited to be there, but her mouth was ready to spill lies and bullshit stories.
"Its nice to have you here Ayame." The rude interview said. "My names John Hashe."
"I'm Carl Westler." The nicer interviewer said.
"It's so nice to meet you both I'm so glad you invited me here to get my story out." She said with a genuine smile.
"Ayame, is it true you and Kouga were engaged in a sexual relationship while he was dating Kagome Higurashi?" Carl asked.
Ayame shook her head "No it isn't, where she got that idea I don't know." Kagome started to choke on her water, Inuyasha jumped up next to her patting her back softly.
"So you think she made it all up?" John asked.
"Not made it up, but maybe got the wrong information. Me and Kagome have been dear friends for years, in fact I was just visiting her at the hospital this morning." She said.
Inuyasha growled lowly as he continued to rub Kagome's back, she was becoming angrier with every lie Ayame spewed out.
"Really, so why did Kouga divorce Kagome then?" Carl asked leaning towards Ayame.
Ayame flushed for a second but straightened herself up, clearly a new lie had been conjured up in her had "Kagome was always crazy, Kouga would go out to guys night and he would come home to Kagome screaming at him, claiming he smelt like a womans perfume. After a while he couldn't take it anymore and started coming to my work to vent about it. Eventually we fell inlove, he decided to try and make it work with her, but when she started to become violent he knew he had to leave. Sometimes he would come into my office with bruises on his arms. He said she would hit him with the metal spoon she kept in their bedroom. Kagome wasn't like this always, but from the way she acted in high school I expected her to become a loose canon as she got older."
Kagome started to shake with anger, she was going to kill Ayame.
"Really?" Carl asked reaching into his suitcase "Because my records show that" He said pulling out a copy of Kagome's and Kouga's divorce papers "That Kagome wrote down under reason for divorce, that Kouga had an affair, and he signed it stating it was true."
For a second Ayame looked puzzled "Where...did you get that?"
"A friend of mine in the district attorneys office got it for me." He said.
Ayame dipped her head "Yes it's true.." 'AHA' Kagome thought leaning forward again watching the screen eagerly a giant smile painted across her face. "Me and Kouga had an affair but towards the end of their marriage, but only because we had fallen inlove and he need to feel loved."
Kagome's smile quickly faded, she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"If that's true, then why haven't you guys announced your relationship? Why hide it?"
Ayame leaned back in her seat crossing her legs "because if Kagome found out she would come after me too."
And then a big smile came across Ayame's face and Kagome knew she got what she wanted. She just wanted to make Kagome look crazy, insane. And now she had done it, she had an answer for everything, everything except..
"but you just told us you went and visited her today, why would you go visit her if you thought you were in danger?" John asked clearly seeing the deception in her face. She turned to look at him with a shocked expression only to be hit by another question "And if you did go and visit her to see if you could 'work things out' which i'm pretty sure was going to be your bull-beep- answer am I right? Then why would you come on here to bash her?"
Now Ayame's face was completely flushed and she was at a lost for words, the interviewers exchanged glances then looked back at her waiting for an answer. When she just stayed silent they exchanged glances again.
"You know what I think Carl?" John asked.
"No what do you think John?" Carl asked.
"I think we just got fed a bunch of bull-beep-"
Carl shook his head "I think we did too."
"Let's see what the people watching think? Why don't we get some callers in to ask Ayame some questions huh?" John asked.
Before the number could even finish flashing across the screen Sango was calling in, she wasn't the first or second caller but she was told she was the third and she couldn't wait to give Ayame a piece of her mind.
"Hello caller number one what would your question be?" Carl asked leaning back into his chair.
"Hi yes, Ayame I was wondering why would you -beep- your best friends husband even though they were still together?"
Ayame flushed, she felt corner, trapped, as if her plan was falling apart "I-i told you, she was abusing Kouga...and he needed love.." She stuttered. She was starting to sweet and tug at her hair, an obvious sign that she was nervous.
"Still you shouldn't of slept with him, thats low."
Ayame started to shift in her sleep, she didn't like being called low on tv, that was almost like being called a slut. She was there to make Kagome look bad not herself.
Sango tapped her foot impatiently as the first caller hung up, the second caller came on for about thirty seconds asking Ayame where she got her shirt, then being taken off. Now it was her turn.
"Yes hi this is Sango Kagome's best friend, i'm with her at the hospital right now and have been all day just like Miroku and Inuyasha, and yeah um we haven't see you all day you two-faced -beep-"
Ayames eyes widened as she shifted again in her seat, she began to sweat more. She was now caught in her own lie and there was no one around to save her.
"Really? Kagome is there with you right now?" John said.
"Yes she is, and she is very upset over the lies Ayame has been-" Before she could finish Inuyasha snatched the phone out of Sango's hand, she gave him a deadly stare but soften when she saw him hand the phone to Kagome.
"Hi, this is Kagome Higurashi." Kagome spoke into the phone.
"Well hello!" Carl said "How are you feeling Ms. Higurashi?"
"Kagome, and i'm feeling alright thank you."
"To what do we owe the honor of this call?" John asked over Carl.
"Well, I just wanted to ask Ayame, why she felt the need to spread lies about me on national television? Is it because she is trying to make up for her own lies?" Kagome snapped.
The interviewers turned to look at Ayame, who was now wet with sweat and shaking violently. She was scared, and before anyone could say or do anything she ran off the set pushing past the stage crews and managers.
Kagome smiled as she hung up the phone, the interviewers didn't seem please about it, but Kagome had accomplished her goal and that was all that matter. She was tired, and she wanted to sleep. And so that's what she did.
From now on no one would dare to make up another lie about Kagome Higurashi.
"Kagome I hear your leaving us." Ms. Kagura Hadeti said as she walked over to her patient. Kagome was finally in her own clothes again, the bandages were still wrapped around her head though.
Kagome had rarely spoke to Mrs. Hadeti, usually she pulled Inuyasha aside to talk to him, he claimed it was purely professional but Kagome had her doubts.
"Yeah, they said I was allowed to leave yesturday but Inuyasha said I should stay one more night just incase." She said motioning towards the zoned out hanyou. He had been thinking about all the things him and Kagome would do while she was on bed rest. The school said she could take the rest of the year off since there was only a month left, with her head injury and the trial coming up she figured a big vacation didn't seem like an issue.
Under Rins 'strong advisement' Sesshomaru gave Inuyasha a paid vacation that extended to the end of the trial as long as he came in one a week to handle big clients for a few hours. Haha, talk about whipped.
Still Kagome couldn't complain, it was going to be nice to have Inuyasha acting as her slave tending to her every need. And who knows, with all the spare time they may just get to have a bit of fun when they run out of things to do. Not like Kagome wouldn't make him beg first.
"I just care about you and wanted to make sure you didn't die on me when we got home." He said putting his arm around her waist. She rested her head against his shoulder and smiled.
"I know, thank you." She said placing a quick kiss on his cheek. He smiled rubbing the spot where her lips had left the sweet and innocent kiss, he missed being able to hold her. But most of all he missed being able to kiss her.
She had been having dizzy spells almost every second of each day, every time he wanted to kiss her he was afraid that it would bring on another dizzy spell or a head ache.
If only Kagome knew that. She was starting to get worried that maybe he was leaning away from her, that maybe he didn't want to be with her anymore. She shook her head as if she was trying to rid her mind of the thought, with his arm around her waist he lead her to the lobby of the hospital. When they got to the door a young intern stopped them.
"Sorry Ms." He said pulling over a wheel chair "It's hospital policy, you gotta leave in one of these bad boys." He smiled as if trying to reassure her. Kagome rolled her eyes and sat in the wheel chair blushing when she heard Inuyasha chuckle. He pushed her out of the hospital and left her on the side walk to go get the car. Kagome crossed her arms looking around the massive parking lot. It was pretty packed, which was strange because the lobby look really empty, then again Kagome wasn't allowed to leave her room so she couldn't really see how big the place was.
"Must be massive" She murmured as she watched Inuyasha drive the car to the front of the hospital. She stood up and placed the wheel chair to the side before climbing in. "God I can't wait to be home and inside a real bed."
Inuyasha smiled as he drove the car out of the parking lot, they'd be home in about half an hour which gave them plenty of time to joke, talk, and bicker. Oh joy.
He looked over at her before reaching for her hand. Still it was nice to have her back. Even if he was going to be her primary caregiver for the next few days he was still happy that she was going to be back in his apartment. He had gone home a few times to straighten the place up and restock the fridge, but it didn't feel the same without her.
Funny how only being at his place for a month made it unlivable without her.
When she squeezed his hand he felt his entire body relax knowing she was happy to be with him, he turned on the radio smiling at the song that came on.
"Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
There's something about you now
I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right
'Cause it's you and me and all of the people with nothing to do
Nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
and me and all other people with nothing to do
Nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all other people
And I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you"
Her hand squeezed his harder as she sighed leaning back against the seat "Inuyasha..."
"Yeah Kagome..?" He said looking at her,
"I think we should get that puppy now.."
"Really?" He said looking at her. She nodded. "Now?"
She shook her head "No not now how could we do it now?"
"Well we could swing by the shelter and just pick one out, I know the owner so he'll be happy to give us our pick right away."
Kagome shook her head again "We don't have the time."
"We have plenty of time."
"We don't have food."
"I can cook it food."
"You know how to make dog food?"
"No but I am half dog demon, so it'll just eat what I eat."
"That's not how it works Inuyasha."
"Well why not!" He exclaimed.
"Your serious..right now?"
"Right now."
"A dog.."
"Yuh huh."
"to bring home."
"Well I wouldn't leave it with hormonal Sango and house wife Miroku, and your grandfather is crazy so yeah to bring home."
Kagome laughed and then looked at him again.
"Alright lets do it."
"Oh my god there all so cute!" Kagome screamed as she ran over to the cages full of cats, Inuyasha crossed his arms and rolled his eyes.
"A dog Kagome."
"But.."
"No buts, you can't walk a dog to a park and I certainly wouldn't get along well with a cat."
"Why not? You have ears like a cat."
"THEY'RE DOG EARS! Seriously? Have you've never seen a german shepard or welsh corgi?"
"Welsh corgi? I think your making that up."
"I am not! They exist! AND THEY HAVE POINTY EARS!"
"I'll believe it when I see it" She said pushing past him. He stared at her for a few moments before following, she was going to pay for this later alright.
"Hey Inuyasha!" A voice called out from being them, Inuyasha turned around quickly to see a short balding man running over to him.
"Oh hey Myoga, how are you?" Inuyasha asked.
"Good, are you here to finally adopt a dog?" Myoga asked. Kagome walked over to Inuyasha and tugged on his ear.
"So, you were planning on getting a dog anyway even though I was undecided?" She said tugging harder.
"Ow jeez stop that." He said flicking her hand away.
Myoga laughed "I see you are as controlled by your woman as Sesshomaru master Inuyasha."
"Master" Kagome repeated.
"CONTROLLED?!" Inuyasha exclaimed.
Myoga yelled as Inuyasha began to chase him in a circle around Kagome. She sighed and rubbed her temples before reached her hand out to grab Inuyasha's shirt, which only caused him to fall back.
"Agh Kagome!"
"Quiet." She hissed turning to Myoga "Sir please i'm very tired and I just want to find a dog and go home before I start to get a dizzy spell."
Myoga smiled and nodding leading Kagome to the dogs but trying to keep his distance from Inuyasha who growled quietly behind them.
Get the dog, and kill Myoga. Sounds like a pretty good plan.
"OH HE'S SO CUTE!" Kagome exclaimed picking up the the little white furball Myoga took out of the cage.
"It's a cardigan welsh corgi" He said looking at her.
"They do exist!" She exclaimed looking at him. Inuyasha laughed from behind her.
"Told you."
Kagome shot him a deadly glare.
"Don't worry Ms. Inuyasha has always been a hard head." Myoga said, Kagome giggled hugging the puppy closer to her.
"Why you!" Inuyasha said chasing after Myoga said. Kagome sighed and held the little bundle of cuteness out in front of her.
"well, at least we know there will be one mature dog in the house" she said in a cute baby voice.
"Wait what?!" Inuyasha yelled stopping his chase on Myoga.
Kagome only sighed and hugged the little puppy smiling again.
"Don't worry little puppy, he'll mature eventually."
please don't hate me for ending the story there! I had more to write but it's late and I had to much work to do so I started writing late and it just...bleh. DONT HATE ME. CUZ I WUVS YOU! Hope you liked the chapter :P