InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Avoidance ❯ Chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )

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Oi, minna! I know, it has been 2 weeks, but I have had a bit rough lately in managing my writing time. I'm back in my original position for the time being, so I don't have the time as I did while in reception; case in point, I'm not bored out of my mind (Snorts). Therefore, since this is the one chapter I'm receiving visions of, I will go ahead and continue this one first before Street Musician.

 

In addition, I have received the most votes for me to continue the fic, and see where it leads before doing a possible sequel. So, just sit back and enjoy as we continue the story and see what happens next :-D

 

Chapter 13

 

 

I heard them as they awoke with such fury. As I held the precious woman in my hands, the jewel resting in the palm of her hand, I braced my mind for what was to come. Damn it, it seemed as if there was no way I could run from that fate of protecting the one woman meant to watch over that fucking ball of energy.

 

Talk about frustration, just when things were good, and we were finally going to get things going in regards to a relationship, then this happens. What am I to think? Heck, I would love a normal life, but now that will never happen. Unless…

 

I lifted the hand in which the jewel was held, and lifted it from her grasp. The energy shot pain up my arm, and I winced. “Your existence has caused me so much grief, and yet there's no getting rid of you, is there?” I whispered and then freed myself of Kagome's slumbering body to sit up and eye the ball in my hand.

 

I brought it close to my eyes as I loathed the object. I left the room and headed towards the dojo to think a bit, the jewel still in my grasp. “Why must my existence be connected to this thing? What did I do to deserve this? I just found someone I can love since Kikyo's death, and now I must fulfill that life which I wanted so much to end! Am I willing to do this all over again?”

 

Oh, yeah, that's right; my life wasn't meant to be fair to me. I have always had the responsibility of my troubled life to deal with. Only thing is, I must suffer with this little `cherry' of a gift from the gods. Tsch, gift indeed. I do have to admit, this time may end up different. Only thing is, now that these times are peaceful, and the jewel miraculously awoke those dormant demons, this could be a major disaster!

 

I closed my fingers around the jewel and my head dropped to my chest as I sank to the wooden floor. A moment later, my shoulders shook and my fists braced the floor. My life has overwhelmed me and brought me to my knees. I must protect her, and on my own at that. I have no comrades this time, no fellow warriors to depend on just her and me. That won't work, will it?

 

 

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(Koga's POV)

 

 

(Gasp) What was that? That feeling? I suddenly felt this immense amount of energy envelope me, an enticing energy. A familiar energy I searched. I felt drawn to it, more so than…wait, I recognize this feeling. It's the feeling I felt while in Kagome's presence, with either her, or any of her possessions, only much stronger. I climbed out of bed and raced to the next bedroom to wake up Ginta and Hakaku.

 

I burst through their door and flipped on the light, “Guys, wake up! We have to go back!”

 

“Wait…what are you talking about?” the uninjured wolf moaned as he covered his eyes.

 

“The energy, don't you feel it? This is the energy I felt while around Kagome, only it wasn't nearly as strong.”

 

“What energy? I didn't feel anything when we were in the room with her,” he replied as he finally uncovered his eyes.

 

“You didn't feel anything?”

 

“Nope, why?”

 

“Do you feel anything now? Aren't you feeling energized at all?”

 

“No,” he groaned as his head rose from his pillow finally.

 

“Ah. Perhaps I should go alone then,” I replied as I turned towards the door.

 

“You sure you'll be all right? I mean, Inuyasha was pretty pissed off.”

 

“Well, he had a right to be. Only thing is something's changed, and I need to find out what happened,” I replied as I looked over my shoulder.

 

“You think he'll let you help him if something has indeed changed? Could Kagome be in danger?”

 

“I don't know, but I feel a sense of worry more than anything. I haven't felt a pull of energy like this since before that bastard Naraku was defeated. And if I remember correctly, Naraku made Inuyasha's life a living hell, least that's what I was told.”

 

“Yeah, I remember hearing the tales. Naraku decimated one of the wolf tribes just to get to him. I mean, they weren't close to us, since we defected from the main tribe, but…Do you think you can help him after what happened?”

 

“I'm willing to try. I'm already involved in this, so that means, I can't turn my back on them, especially since I still care for Kagome,” I replied as I turned off the light and closed the door before leaving the apartment to help Inuyasha and Kagome if needed.

 

 

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Meanwhile, a few prefectures south, a high-level demon awoke from his slumber to sense an energy flux that rivaled his own, a familiar energy, which brought back so many harsh memories. One in particular, the chase for Naraku during the days while the Shikon Jewel was the main artifact everyone wanted to possess.

 

“My Lord, you've awakened. Did you feel the rise in energy as well?”

 

“Yes, Jaken, it's that energy from the Shikon Jewel.”

 

“But Lord Sesshomaru, didn't the jewel disappear from this world when that priestess your brother was with died?”

 

“Yes, from what I was told, she was burned on a pyre while holding the jewel. I do not know why it has returned, but I must find out why,” the demon replied as he rose from his futon and pulled on his kimono.

 

“Do you think Inuyasha is there?”

 

“If I know Inuyasha, and how cruel fate can be, I believe he's holding it right now.”

 

 

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Just as tears began to hit the floor over my sad excuse for an existence, I heard a gasp from the doorway and I turned my gaze to see Kagome standing there, hunched over in pain. “What are you doing up?” I asked as I stood from the floor and made my way over to her.

 

“I heard something outside, and I noticed you were not there, so I decided to look for you. Inuyasha, I'm scared.”

 

I embraced her to support her pained body as I replied with, “Don't be afraid, I'm here to protect you. I have no knowledge of what you heard, but whatever it was, I'm certain I will defeat it, no matter what it takes.”

 

“Are you sure you can handle all this? I feel such foreboding energy coming from the west, and I've never fought demons or anything like that. I'm afraid of what will happen.”

 

“I know, but remember this: I fought many demons long ago, and I've never lost a fight.”

 

“Really? But won't you be injured?”

 

I released her to gaze into her eyes as my hand caressed her cheek. “I may end up hurt, but I always heal quickly, unless it's the night of the new moon, and that's not this night.”

 

“Oh. Are you prepared for this, Inuyasha? Prepared to fight to protect another holder of the jewel?” she asked as she lifted my other hand.

 

“I am as prepared as I can be at the moment. Don't worry. We'll get through this. One thing you must understand, Kagome, is that since the jewel has resurfaced, this world may turn to chaos. Most demons over the centuries have gone into hibernation, cloaked themselves, or moved into areas uninhabited by humans. Now that they feel the pull of the jewel, they have more than likely become restless and will seek out the jewel's power to gain strength. Kagome, you will see things you never thought you'd see, however, you need to stay strong, for you are the only one alive who can keep this jewel pure,” I explained as I set the jewel in her hand once again.

 

“Inuyasha, I'm not sure how to handle this…What did Kikyo do?”

 

I smiled assuringly as I replied with, “When the time comes, you'll know, I'm sure of it.”

 

“Thank you, Inuyasha,” she said as he buried her head in my chest and I held her close to keep her calm.

 

(Sigh) Why must I always play the hero for some damsel in distress? Not only that, but why must every woman I fall for have something to do with the jewel? I'm beginning to think I'm cursed…

 

Suddenly, a few minutes later, I sensed a presence coming from the forest, and it was racing this way. I immediately released Kagome and told her to remain in the dojo as I grabbed for my sword once again. Of course, she protested my actions, but hey, I'm the only one to protect her, aint I?

 

Moments later, I leapt from the front porch and I was met with Koga once again. “Didn't you just leave hours ago?”

 

“Yeah, but something happened, right? I've come to find out why I'm sensing that energy I sensed from Kagome miles from here.” He asked as he stared me down.

 

“That's none of your business, wolf. I suggest you just hit the road and forget you felt anything.”

 

“Like I'm going to do that, you jerk. You did something to her, didn't you? Did you mate with her or something?”

 

“Why the hell would that cause you to feel her aura from miles away?” Damn, he's got a one-track mind, doesn't he?

 

“Didn't you know? Once you take the virginity of a priestess, or a woman with the gift, it becomes stronger?”

 

“Yes, I know that. That happened to Kikyo after we mated hundreds of years ago, but I assure you, I have not taken Kagome's virginity. I can't, she'll purify me in this form. On top of that, her aura still would not have become that strong after mating.”

 

“Ah, I see…you don't have the balls to grace her and allow her to turn you human to mate, eh?”

 

“You have no idea of the pain that causes me, you frickin moron. And even if I were to put myself through that, I wouldn't do it with her passed out from a concussion!”

 

“Is…she still…” his eyes were wide open in shock.

 

“No, but she was until just before you showed up, you moron.”

 

“Then what's happened? There's something you're hiding from me, isn't there?” he began to step closer and I drew my sword.

 

“Don't come any closer, you ass hole! Kagome is no longer your concern, and I suggest you just turn around and head back to your pack where you belong!”

 

“Like I'm going to listen to you! Something's happened to Kagome, and I'm not leaving until you tell me!” Okay, now he's getting on my nerves…

 

“Fine…If that's the case, then I must ask you one question first.” I closed my eyes and thought for just a moment, then gained the words. “Koga, if I tell you, can I trust that you would protect her rather than try to gain possession of her as you tried before?”

 

“Inuyasha, after what happened earlier, I will not fight you for her again. To be honest, I thought things over after I left earlier. I hurt her and was very reckless. That was the last thing I wanted to be in her presence. The competition with you over her affections caused me to be ugly throughout, and I have decided to change for her sake. I will not change the fact that I love Kagome, but I refuse to cause her anymore pain.”

 

Now that was surprising. I actually reached him earlier…I honestly did not expect him to accept what I had said. I guess I can use his help after all. “Okay then, I will tell you what's happened, though I'm sure you will be angered by the circumstances. Koga, she and I realized something about her earlier. As she was unconscious, she had a vision. Do you know of the situation between Naraku and me centuries ago?”

 

“Yes, I do recall, although my tribe had nothing to do with it. All I remember was how much pain and chaos he caused everyone for a long time.”

 

“Well, he was the cause of the death of my first love, Kikyo. She was the priestess who protected and purified the Shikon Jewel. Naraku killed Kikyo twice, and I was in the middle of the whole thing because he competed with me for Kikyo's heart. Well, he caused many people around me such horrible pain, including my brother Sesshomaru. Everyone I met along the way was harmed, or cursed by him in some way.

 

“Well, thanks to Kikyo, he was cast into oblivion at the cost of her own life after her resurrection. After she died later, we burned her on a pyre with the jewel, and it was finally cast from this world. However, it turns out that Kagome is Kikyo's reincarnation.”

 

“What? So, that's why you feel so drawn to her?”

 

“It goes deeper than that, Koga. Since the Shikon Jewel was burned with Kikyo's body, it came back with her soul within Kagome. The Shikon Jewel has returned in this world once again and that is the energy you're feeling, Koga.”

 

“Now it makes sense, why I needed her so badly. How did you know about the jewel?”

 

“The vision she had told me so, and I had to remove it from her. That released the energy, and I fear it has awakened the demons in the area from dormancy, though we haven't had contact as of yet.”

 

Suddenly, I heard a scream come from within the mansion. We both gasped at the sound and ran into the mansion to see if I was wrong at what I had just said. Please, please be safe Kagome…

 

I led Koga to the dojo where I had left her, and as we made our way, I sensed something odd. When I reached the doorway, I saw it. A demon spider about half the size of Kagome was steadily approaching her as she backed herself into the corner by the door. I leapt into the room and attacked with my claws, decimating the spider demon and Koga rushed to Kagome causing her to scream again.

 

“Kagome, it's okay, he's here to help us. He's not going to harm you, don't be afraid,” I shouted as I walked to her.

 

“Oh, okay. Thank you Koga, I'm sorry if I startled you. I didn't know you had changed your mind about the situation.”

 

“No, I should be apologizing to you, Kagome. I'm sorry I was scaring you back then. I was just confused about what was going on between you and this mutt,” he cracked a smirk at that comment as his gaze shifted towards me.

 

“Keh!” was all I let out as Kagome accepted his apology. Soon after another presence caught my attention and a figure I had not seen in centuries appeared in the doorway of the dojo. I growled at the sight of him as he stood there and looked at Kagome.

 

“What the fuck are you doing here?!” I spat.

 

“Inuyasha, what have you done?” Sesshomaru asked as his `faithful servant' appeared beside him scoffing at the situation.

 

“Why do you wanna know? Naraku no longer exists, so this doesn't concern you.”

 

“It does if the countryside has once again become ridden with demonic energy. Whenever disaster occurs, it's usually due to something you've done, so I'm here to put you in your place.”

 

“Tsch…It's not my fault, and never was. So just turn tail and walk away.”

 

Sesshomaru said nothing as he crossed the room, grabbed me by the neck and raised my feet from the floor, while I choked and struggled. “You moron, you never do anything right, so I am here to make sure whatever you've done, you suffer the consequences of your actions.”

 

`Consequences? I was born… that's… enough… right?' I choked out and he punched me out cold.

 

(Kagome's POV)

 

“Stop it! Inuyasha!” I shouted as the demon dropped Inuyasha like a piece of garbage onto the floor. I reached his side and saw he was unconscious. “Why did you do this? He was protecting me before you came here!”

 

“You don't know my younger brother obviously. He screws everything up, and causes chaos everywhere he goes. Most of all the tragic happenings were caused by the situation with him. No matter what he does, or where he ends up, he takes his bad luck with him.”

 

“You don't know him as I know him. He's protected me from so much, and has been very good to me. You have no right to interfere and relieve me of my protector.” I stated. Strangely enough, no matter what I said, his expression never changed.

 

“Who are you, woman?” he asked.

 

“My name is Kagome. I am Kikyo's reincarnation.”

 

“I see. That is why he's drawn to you. Pathetic. He's too much like our father, falling only for human women.”

 

“What's that supposed to mean?” Man, what a jerk! What's wrong with me being human?

 

“Human's are worthless beings who can be cruel and have no regard for other beings such as myself. Not only that, but they are mortal and become worthless after a short time.”

 

“I see, so in other words, since you're an immortal, you hate us?” heh, I bet he envies us, jealous jerk.

 

“I have no need for humans. Do you know anything about what has just happened?”

 

“The Jewel, it's the Shikon Jewel that has awakened the demons in the countryside. Inuyasha released me from the Jewel simply because it was causing me to become victim to many greedy men. That is why he is protecting me. However, now that the jewel is no longer inside me, he must protect me from demons seeking the jewel.”

 

“I see. If it's the jewel causing this, then I will stand with him to protect the jewel. I know what chaos it can cause, and I refuse to allow such times to arise again.”

 

Now that's shocking…I don't know much about this brother of Inuyasha's, but maybe he can be an asset…I guess we'll just have to see when Inuyasha awakens.

 

 

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Well now, I felt this was a good place to end this one for now, seeing as his brother finally chose to come out of his cave. I have a feeling a lot will unfold here within the next few chapters, no telling what those happenings will entail. I'm just happy with where this storyline is going, since it seems much stronger and less confusing that it was in the beginning. Thanks again for your feedback, and I certainly hope this story continues to entertain as it unfolds :-D Well, `till next time, Ja ne!