InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Demonic Wish ❯ Chapter 2

AN: Well, * drum-role * here's the second chappy! I must admit, I've sorta' been bitten by the evil procrastination bug, along with the dreaded homework mite (NOT a good mix). That's why it's taken so long for me to write again, in-fact I've only gotten to the computer with serious prodding from reviewers and DEEP disinterest in my Algebra homework * curse the evil math*

DISCLAIMER: Inuyasha still not mine!! * stomps foot and starts crying* He's still not mine! He's still not mine!

A Demonic Wish

Chapter 2

The Plot Thickens

"No. No, he didn't like Kikyo. He couldn't have, not Naraku, he's not capable of any emotions other than hatred, is he?"

This question had been rolling around in Kagome's head ever sense the fateful day of her brief capture by Naraku. After all, he was at least part human, and all humans are capable of feeling pain, sorrow, and possibly even love, aren't they? Pondering this only confused poor Kagome more so that, at this point, she was supporting a full-blown headache.

"It doesn't matter anyway, as long as Inuyasha's around I'll be fine. As long as he's here I'm safe"

That statement sounded empty to even her trusting and naïve ears without her savior's strong arms waiting tentatively for her to simply utter his name. Without Inuyasha there Kagome was a sitting duck; as easy for Naraku to capture as a helpless child. Kagome was alone, in the woods, and far away from gruff comfort of Inuyasha, she couldn't help but feel a sense of danger in the thought.

Kagome's slight sense of paranoia wasn't completely a figment of her imagination. For in the shadows of the forest, lurked a dark aura. Belonging to the very entity that had caused Kagome to be so distressed for the past week, even with the jewel completed.

In the shadows, Naraku waited. He waited for his oblivious prey to let down her guard and expose herself to an attack, one that would end, preferably, in her death.

The thought of her blood on the ground and Inuyasha's anger at not being able to help his love, yet again, gave Naraku such delight that he had to strain to not betray his position. This particular female was unlike any other he had met. She was strong, pure, and seemingly always cheerful. So similar, and yet so different from Kikyo that he must have her. Whether to kill or corrupt, it didn't matter, all that mattered was that he had to have her.

The strongest driving force behind his need for the young miko was that she was so pure, and he so distorted that he simply had to taint her; to rob her of her innocence, virtue, and, if he dare, virginity. This last thing excited him most, that would be the ultimate form of torture for both her and Inuyasha, not to mention the best way for him to ruin her.

`Yes, I will have her. She WILL be mine. Mine to corrupt, mine to kill, mine to fuck.' Even inside his mind this declaration sounded empowering. So much so that Naraku became even more determined to either take, or kill his prey.

Kagome had the nagging feeling in the back of her mind that she was being watched. Every now and then she would feel a dark energy spike just beyond her peripheral vision. The time in which the energy was maintained was so slight that Kagome dismissed each occurrence as a symptom of her overactive imagination and lack of restful sleep.

Naraku and his kiss had been on her mind every night sense that fateful day, resulting in an extreme need of sleep. After all, it's very difficult to doze when the picture of a corrupt human gone demon keeps flashing across your eyelids every time you close your eyes.

The worst of it all was that Kagome had to bear this weight alone. She couldn't very well tell Sango or Miroku. Naraku had done such evil things to them that this would, most likely, distress them more and Kagome knew they didn't need any extra to put up with. And she certainly couldn't tell Inuyasha, he'd not only freak about the kiss, but he'd probably storm off alone and try to defeat Naraku.

However noble the cause, at this point Inuyasha would lose if pitted against Naraku. He may be stronger, but Naraku was more sly and underhanded. Inuyasha would need the others to keep an eye on Naraku while they were fighting to make sure that he didn't try anything tricky and catch Inuyasha off guard.

So Kagome was left to ponder the situation alone; to bare the entire burden of her encounter with Naraku on her own; without the emotional support of her friends. Once again, Kagome felt alone.

Kagome needed to think; gather her thoughts, or at least regain some composure. She sat down to think. `Ok, I've really got to stop freaking out. It's not doing me any good, just making me paranoid. I've gotta' think. I came out here to figure out what to do now that the jewel's complete, not to think about Naraku and his stupid kiss.'

No matter how hard Kagome tried to concentrate, her mind continued to wander.

"Errrgh!!! Shut-up, shut-up, shut-up! What's wrong with me?! Why can't I focus?! The kiss was nothing and we'll just give the jewel to Inuyasha and let him deal with it! There, problem solved! End of story! Book closed!"

Kagome knew it wasn't that simple. After Naraku was defeated could she really leave her friends? Leave Inuyasha? She knew she couldn't. No matter how much she tried to hide it; she loved Inuyasha, even if he didn't return her feelings. But could she really live in a time without her family? This dilemma was even harder to deal with than the problem concerning Naraku. Kagome had to choose between the future and the past. This choice only succeeded in re-igniting her formerly abating headache.

"Ooohh, what do I do? How could I ever make that decision?!"

Kagome placed her head in her hands and began to cry. This day had been waay to emotionally draining for poor Kagome. Not only was her mind swimming from confusing memories, difficult choices and a headache, but Kagome also had the pressing feeling she was in danger.

The dark energy she had sensed earlier spiked, except this time it was constant and coming her way. Kagome knew that she could no longer dismiss the evil aura as a figment of her imagination. This dire information came too late. Before she knew it, Naraku was practically upon her.

"At last, we meet again. Our last encounter has been on my mind ever sense we departed, and I know you can say the same."

"Go away you freak! What do you think you're doing here! Get lost!"

"Tisk, tisk, a bit hostile aren't we? That's no way to talk to your future master."

"What are you talking about? You must be crazier than I thought; something that, considering how poorly I think of you, you shouldn't be proud of!"

"Aah, but you are the one that's mistaken, you will be mine to do with as I please. I think I'll start with taking your virginity."

Kagome hardly had time to react before Naraku was behind her with his arm around her neck as if to say `cooperate or die'.

"Can you think of a better way to get what I want? By choosing this form of torture not only do I get to both hurt and taint you," Naraku snaked his free hand around Kagome's body and placed it on one of her firm, round breasts to both emphasize his point and scare the young, innocent thing in his arms, "but I also get to torture you're beloved Inuyasha as well."

At Naraku's sudden, invasive movement, Kagome gasped. Naraku was actually going to follow through on his threat. He was going to rape her! This sudden shock pissed Kagome off. Not only was he going to hurt her, but she wasn't doing anything about it! Kagome inwardly cringed at her own stupidity.

Our young heroine steeled her resolve and blasted the thing abusing her away with a burst of her miko energy.

"You will never have me Naraku, nor will you taint me."

"Why you little bitch! Very well then, if I cannot have you than no one EVER will. You will die like Kikyo, slowly and painfully. Oh, and I urge you to use that wretched jewel around your neck to save your pitiful life, if you do the Shikon-no-tama will be tainted and you will no longer be so pure of heart."

Naraku gave himself claws and began charging Kagome from behind. He leapt into the air and brought his claws down hard across Kagome's back in exactly the same manner he had over fifty years ago.

"AAHHHH!!"

"Hmm, now you die. You're exactly like Kikyo and for that you must pay. It seems I couldn't have either, oh well, at least no one will."

"Y-your wrong…I'm n-nothing like her."

"Silence wench! Be glad I've chosen not to take you anyway; the sight of you disgusts me. I'll leave you alone to die with the jewel in your grasp, or live a thousand deaths because of it."

Naraku leapt into the trees without another word, leaving Kagome on the ground soaking the earth with her blood. Kagome reached around her neck and grasped the jewel that had lain there for so long.

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Da! Da! Dum! Ha ha! I made another cliffy and you can't stop me! Nanna, nanna, boo, boo! Stick your head in doo doo! * Eissej walks up behind Hihoshi and slams face in proposed doo doo*

"EEEEWW! That was sooo NOT funny!"

"Well you deserved it; you really shouldn't be so rude to your readers, or they won't review."

"Aw, shut-up"

* Eissej slams Hihoshi's face in doo doo again*

"Would you quit that!!"

"No."

*Eissej does it again just to be spiteful *

"I hate big sisters."

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