InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Beauty Meets Beast ❯ Revelations ( Chapter 15 )

Beauty Meets Beast

 

Shadowblayze: Thanks, I've been trying really hard to keep everyone as in character as I can. I have a tendency to stray from the characters personality and just go with something random. But I've really been trying to keep it on target this time.

 

Chapter 15 Revelations

 

Kagome couldn't believe what she was hearing. They thought Sango was her? Dropping her head into her hands, she sighed. “This is all my fault. If I hadn't run away, this never would have happened.”

 

“What are you talking about?” Sango mumbled, jumping slightly due to the coughs that wracked her body. “How could this possibly be your fault? You haven't done anything. These are just cruel men who like hurting others.”

 

“But that's just the thing, I have.” Kagome could feel the tears welling in her eyes. How do you tell your best friend that you are the cause of all their distress? Sango would hate her if she knew just why she had been kidnapped and tortured for days on end. Sighing softly, she slowly lifted her head and looked at her friend, gaining courage when she saw the concerned look that adorned her face. “About a week ago,” she sighed, once again turning her gaze to the floor, “I was exploring Sesshoumaru's castle and I went into a room that was behind a barrier out of pure curiosity. Sesshoumaru showed up, extremely pissed, and told me to get out. I was so scared I ran from the castle and into the nearby woods. I collapsed from exhaustion far from the safety of the castle and was attacked by some wolves with raging hormones. But just when I thought I was done for, Sesshoumaru showed up and saved me. He killed all the wolves, except for a few who ran. That's why I got hurt and that's why they took you. They want revenge for their fallen comrades.”

 

Sango was speechless, but surprisingly it wasn't due to her false capture. What really floored her were Sesshoumaru's actions. “He saved you?”

 

“Yeah, he did. He even took me home so I could get some medicine.”

 

“What was the medicine for?” Miroku asked, helping Sango into a more comfortable position against him.

 

“When one of the wolves tried to kiss me, I released some of my miko energy. So in retaliation he clawed me. She lowered her shirt so they could see the now scabbed over wounds. “They got infected and so since I cannot take youkai medicine, Sesshoumaru took me home so I could get some.”

 

“That's horrible! Are you okay?”

 

Kagome couldn't help but laugh, Sango could be so odd sometimes. “Shouldn't I be asking you that?”

 

The young exterminator waved it off, pretending they hadn't been torturing her day in and day out since her capture. “I've survived worse.” Hearing noise outside, Sango gasped and leaned further against Miroku strong form. “Oh no, here they come.”

 

“Here who come?”

 

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“Inuyasha,”

 

“Yeah?”

 

“Do you smell that?”

 

Inuyasha sniffed the air, searching out the scent the older youkai had detected. “Yeah, it's Sango's blood.”

 

“This Sesshoumaru thought so. Kagome and the monk's scent go this was as well. We are close.”

 

They'd been stealthily sneaking through the caves in search of their comrades, being careful to conceal their scents and youki to avoid being discovered. Upon entering the caves, Inuyasha had started with his usual brash tactics, but a quick reminder that they didn't know where their friends…or their enemies were and that the wrong move could resulting their demise convinced him otherwise.

 

“The wolves are close,” Inuyasha growled, flexing his claws as he and Sesshoumaru once again began sneaking through the caves. “I will be the one who kills those bastards.”

 

“We shall see.”

 

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“Hello my dear, did you miss me?”

 

“Who are you?” Miroku shouted, standing protectively in front of the girls even though he knew he stood no chance against them without the wind tunnel, which was utterly useless in this enclosed space. “Why have you taken us captive?”

 

Warui merely chuckled, “Do you wish for death?” He spun around and kicked the monk into the nearby wall. “Now,” he said, drawing ever closer to Kagome and Sango. “Are you finally ready to admit your sins against me my darling Kagome?” He leaned down and brushed his hand across Sango's cheek, smirking when she trembled.

 

“Leave her alone!” Kagome shouted, trying to get between them.

 

“Silence!” He shouted, backhanding Kagome, who tripped over Miroku's prone body. “I shall deal with you later. Dorei!”

 

“Yes master,”

 

“Keep our guest company while I have a chat with Kagome.”

 

“Yes master,” he replied, grabbing Kagome's arm and pulling her to him, his face glinting with excitement.

 

“I said, leave her ALONE!” Kagome screamed as Warui once again touched Sango's face, this time with his claws. “I'm the one you want!”

 

“No! She's lying! I admit I, I am the one who has wronged you.” Sango lowered her face, forcing her body into a submissive position.

 

“That's better. Now, how do you intend to make it up to me?”

 

His hand reached for the now cowering exterminator and Kagome gasped. “NO, Sango! I am Kagome! And I can prove it!” She abruptly pulled her shirt down and exposed her scabby chest to the two youkai.

 

“Master,” Dorei said, sniffing her chest a little longer than necessary. “It smells of Joshu.”

 

Smiling maliciously, Warui backhanded Sango and turned to face his new victim. “Why, it is a pleasure to meet you, Kagome.”

 

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“Guards,” Inuyasha mumbled as they crouched hidden in a crevice high on the wall.

 

“The leader must be in there.” They'd scared a guard, before they killed him, into telling them where Kagome and the others were being held. Upon reaching it though, they discovered the room was guarded and had retreated to their current location to avoid being seen. “We must attack quickly. Any hesitation could result in your friends' deaths.”

 

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“Miroku! Miroku! Wake up!” Sango wailed, cradling his head in her lap. “Oh please wake up!” The door opened once again and she laid him down gently and attempted to stand in front of him. Blinded by the light, she stared at her silhouetted visitors, struggling to remain standing. She would not let them touch Miroku, this time she would protect him. She squinted, eyes widening in disbelief when she saw the silvery hair. “Inuyasha?” As her eyes slowly adjusted, she gasped, realizing that the being in front of her was not Inuyasha, but Sesshoumaru. Confusion filled her face, until a moment later when she saw Inuyasha's ears peaking over the older youkai's shoulder.

 

“Where is Kagome?” Inuyasha said as he rushed forward to catch her as she collapsed with exhaustion. He leaned her up against the wall, quickly checking her for injuries before turning his attention to Miroku.

 

“They took her a few minutes ago, I don't know where.” She struggled to get to Miroku, unwilling to leave him alone as Inuyasha stood back up to confer with Sesshoumaru. She once again pulled his head into her lap, stroking his blood-soaked hair.

 

“We have to find them!” Inuyasha yelled, turning to leave.

 

“Inuyasha wait!” Sango pleaded, “Please help Miroku! Warui kicked him into the wall and now he won't wake up. I think he broke a few ribs.”

 

“The monk is dead,” Sesshoumaru sighed, moving to leave as well.

 

“NO! It can't be! He's still breathing!”

 

“His body may still be taking in air, but his spirit is gone. Now come, we must leave.”

 

“WAIT!” Sango wailed, now reaching out to the youkai lord. “Please save him lord Sesshoumaru. He was protecting me and Kagome. He doesn't deserve to die.”

 

He sighed as he took in her words, reached for his hip. Pulling Tenseiga from its sheath, he searched out the toads that were pulling Miroku's soul away. `For Kagome.'

 

 

A.N. O.K! I am back on track. After a ton of tears and frustration and drama, my computer is in Macon being fixed…FOR FREE! And until I get it back, my stepdad let me borrow his. So, I should be able to finish this story relatively soon. I have another chapter ready to type, but I thought I'd go ahead and post this one. This story is very quickly coming to its end, only a few more chapters. Until next time!