InuYasha Fan Fiction / Fan Fiction ❯ Shards Of Hope ❯ Difficult Situations ( Chapter 8 )

Disclaimer: Since I obviously don't own the copyright to Teen Titans or Inuyasha, I'm taking advantage of the Fair Use Clause of the Copyright laws to write a story with them in it. Who knew the government would protect the little guys? Anyway, I hope you enjoy.

 

Author's Note: Yeah, Inuyasha is going to be slightly OC in this chapter, but I have my reasons outside of comedy. The next chapter of Raven's Destiny is almost done.

 

Chapter 8: Difficult Situations

 

Robin escorted Starfire to the embassy, guiding her forward and paying attention for the both of them because Starfire was busy staring daggers at the man who had touched her… inappropriately. Kagome glared at Miroku as well; somewhat glad they had handcuffed him after he felt up a SUPERHEROINE! Sango was smiling a bit, walking behind Miroku, the green demon, and the metallic man. `Maybe I'll enjoy the future more than I expected…' She thought, staring at the shiny metal chains that bound Miroku's hands. `At least they know how to deal with people like him here.'

Much to the surprise of everyone, the doors to the embassy burst open before they even reached the stairs, the demon with dog-ears appearing at the doorway. Kagome took a step back, confused, “Inuyasha… how did you get here?”

He huffed folding his arms in front of him and nodding back indicating the hallway, “The pale half-demon teleportioned us here…”

“Teleported.” Raven corrected him, appearing at the doorway next to him. The Titans had collectively stopped as soon as Raven appeared, Robin and Beast Boy's expressions were inscrutable, while Cyborg looked relieved and Starfire smiled. Raven paused, taking in all of their expression and then turned to the accusing eyes of Robin, “I thought transporting them with some discretion would be best.” He nodded, but didn't look away or un-furrow his brow.

“Why does Miroku have his hands behind his back?” Inuyasha perked an eyebrow noticing that the green demon and the metallic man were holding him. Inuyasha rolled his eyes, “What did the letch do this time?” Raven narrowed her eyes on the monk the moment she saw Starfire blush and turn away.

Miroku smiled and began talking, “Well you see… the thing is…”

“Save it.” It seemed that, for that very moment, all the people who spoke Japanese said exactly the same thing at the same time. Miroku sighed and let his head forward in defeat.

Kagome turned away from Miroku and went back to staring at Raven. The cowl was covering her face and the jewel shard with it, but she didn't need to see it to sense it. Thankfully, Raven didn't seem to notice, but Inuyasha, standing next to Raven, did. He jumped into the air causing the crowd to watch as he landed in front of Kagome, “What are you staring at me for?”

“Er… uh… I wasn't staring at you.” Kagome fumbled, blinking and taking a step back.

“Yes you were, I saw you.”

Kagome blushed, “I really wasn't.”

Inuyasha felt something touch his shoulder lightly and looked over to the funny looking kid with the facemask on. His eyes were narrowed and the Bo staff was barring Inuyasha from moving forward towards Kagome, “Would you please take a step back?”

“Who in the hell are you anyway?”

“My name is Robin and I am here to protect the girl.”

Inuyasha blinked a few times at the boy, then turned and pointed at Kagome “Please tell me he's not another idiot falling in love with you.”

Robin, Kagome, and Starfire jaws nearly hit the ground.

“I AM NOT IN LOVE WITH HER!”

“I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO HE IS!”
“ROBIN IS NOT IN LOVE WITH HER!”

Inuyasha suddenly felt VERY small as three irate teenagers surrounded him, yelling profusely and turning varying shades of red. Robin, chest heaving, fists trembling, glared at Inuyasha. Starfire was nearly in tears and Kagome was standing on the tips of her toes staring down at Inuyasha who was cringing, hands held up at the sides of his face defensively. And then it happened.

“INUYASHA, SIT!” Kagome yelled out and Inuyasha was pulled to the ground with enough force to make an indentation. Once again shock prevailed over the Titans.

“How did you do that?” Was all Robin could manage, blinking and looking that the girl.

“I… um… you see… the thing is…” She smiled and blushed, “You remember how she said he was a demon… well… he is… and… I have the ability to make him sit.” Inuyasha was slammed back into the ground and she winced, “Sorry Inuyasha…” He twitched in response.

“So… you do have powers over demons?” Robin queried, his mind hard at work to figure something, anything out.

“Er… just him. It's the necklace, it's charmed.” She cringed a little bit, and then bent down over Inuyasha who was trying to force himself from the indentation that had been created where he lay.

He frowned, “There aren't more of those are there?” There was a brief moment and more than one eyebrow was raised as he looked back to Raven. “It'd be a liability to the team…” he murmured, looking back to Kagome.

“It's special… I don't think there are anymore.” She smiled weakly, helping Inuyasha to stand fully.

“Good.” Robin said flatly.

“Why do I feel so special?” Inuyasha murmured, frowning at Kagome for a moment.

Robin nodded, “Since you have him under control, I suggest we go inside, follow me.”

“WHAT DID YOU SAY?!” Inuyasha said, growling and holding up his fist, but Robin ignored him, already walking away.

Raven stood still, watching him come towards her, his brow was furrowed and his head was dipped down. It didn't take an empath to realize he was frustrated about the situation. Under that he was angry and afraid at the same time. Raven didn't even need to guess as to why; she knew the reason all too well. Robin hurried up the steps and stood next to her for a moment. He didn't turn his head to look at her, but let out a breath, “We still need to have our talk.”

“Yes, we do.” Raven replied, and then opened the door for him.

 

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“So this is it?” Kagura looked at the well disdainfully. A simple wooden well, actually sort of dingy looking now that she inspected it. Kohaku's blank stare fell onto the well. He was being sent into it. His master had ordered him to. Kagura looked back to the boy, “You first.” He nodded silently, walked over to it, and, kusari-gama in hand, jumped over the edge. The world disappeared and for a moment Kohaku was greeted by a spectacular view, colors streaming from all directions, almost as if he was looking into the center of the universe… and then it faded and he was in a dark, dank, stinking well. His expression had never changed to awe, his eyes hadn't blinked, and he stood ready, awaiting Kagura's orders.

“Did you enjoy the view, kid?” She asked, appearing behind him seconds later. “I guess there are consequences for looking at something like that.” She said, looking around the bottom of the well. Kohaku didn't reply.

 

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The flames leapt from Slade's body for a second longer and then disappeared as suddenly as they had appeared. Slade collapsed to his hands and knees, but kept his eye on Trigon's symbol.

“I sense another. Find it and bring it to me.”

Slade nodded and hefted himself up, “Yes master.”

“Fail again and I will not be so lenient.” And the flames disappeared leaving Slade in the darkness.

 

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Kagome watched as the other Titans filed out, leaving her with Robin and the pale half-demon. To say she felt uncomfortable was an understatement. Robin sat down in front of her, “Do you know who attacked you?”

“I… don't.” She said, looking over at Raven. Raven remained unconcerned, but Robin looked back at her.

“Would you like her to leave?” Robin asked, turning his attention back to Kagome, “Because she will if you ask her to.”

“No, no that's fine it's just…” Kagome dropped off, then forced a smile, “… I've never met a half-demon in our time period outside of Inuyasha.”

There was a long pause, and Raven stepped forward, “Do you know why you were attacked?”

Kagome was left to ponder it for a moment, but frowned, “I didn't know him…” She frowned and lowered her head, “He knew me though.”

Robin turned to Raven, but before he could say a word Raven held up a hand. “Priestess.”

Kagome looked up startled, “H… how did you know?”

“Inuyasha, when I teleported him, I read his mind…” Kagome balked and then for a moment blushed thinking about what Raven had saw about how her, and then frowned thinking about how Inuyasha felt about Kikyo. “You told him that Slade called you priestess.”

“He did.” Kagome murmured, looking up at them. Raven's hood was down the jewel was stuck on her forehead! No wonder it had registered so obviously before. She had it in such a blatantly obvious place.

Raven's eyes narrowed for the slightest moment, Kagome was staring at her. “Is there something wrong?”

Robin frowned, watching them talk to each other, he didn't have the control he wanted in this conversation, and he wasn't getting the information he needed from Kagome. “Maybe you should leave Raven… leave me to talk to Kagome alone?” He motioned towards the door. Raven looked at him, raised an eyebrow, but then shrugged, walking away.

“Wait.” Kagome said arm outstretched towards Raven.

Raven paused without turning around, hand on the doorknob, “What is it?”

“I… I… just want to know how you got them.”

“Them?” Raven asked quizzically, turning around to face the girl.

“The…” Kagome frowned, “The jewel shards.”