InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Blood Promises of Old ❯ Chapter Five ( Chapter 5 )

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Author's note: Buy a Dell, Compact, H-P, ANYTHING OTHER THEN GATEWAY!!! At the end of September, begining of October I had to reformat my hard-drive again. (8th time in 2 years) Well, that was fun... (not) but here I just got my computer back and running cause they had to send me a whole NEW HARD-DRIVE. (this is the 3rd one in two years!!!) *BIG SIGH.. while banging head on desk* Of course it would figure that it would happen while I was proofing both the chapters for this and my other story. *waaaah!*

Do you realize that of my original computer... the only thing original on it is the keyboard, the actual casing holding all the computer parts, and the A drive. (that hard floppy disk drive) And that drive is only original because I have never used the darn thing since owning the computer! EVERYTHING ELSE has been replaced at least once, and sometimes twice! Ok, sorry about the rant. Gomen also about the wait for this chapter.

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'Another hour later she closes the last book and yawns. "Finally" she moans. Looking over next to her she sees him fast asleep curled up next to her. Chuckling slightly and moving a bit of hair out of his face she smiles. Slowly as so not to wake him she gets up out of bed and packs away her work. Grabbing some pajamas she heads off into the bathroom to quickly change and comes back. Shaking her head she wonders 'ok, now what.' Looking at the sleeping hanyou she shrugs, and turns off the light. Climbing back on to the bed as quietly as she left and stretches out next to him. As soon as her head hits the pillow she instantly falls asleep.'

Chapter Five ~ Setting up and setting out

Inuyasha wakes up early the next morning not sure where he is exactly. Feeling someone up against his chest he takes a small sniff. Opening up his eyes he finds Kagome snuggled up next to him with her head on his one arm and his other arm around her waist. Putting his head down in her hair he inhales again. Smiling he enjoys the moment before he has to move. Smiling gently 'I could get use to this.'

Sighing he slowly extracts himself from her without waking her. Grabbing a change of cloths he goes and changes before heading downstairs. Scenting no one up yet he goes outside to check the grounds. Not finding anything new he decides to head back inside. By this time Mrs. Higurashi has started breakfast.

"Morning dear," she looks at him when he walks in. "Did you sleep well?"

Thinking about how he woke up he inwardly smirks as he nods. "I checked the grounds and no one has been here last night."

Nodding she replies, "Well, that is good. I am just glad you're around to check since we don't have the senses you do."

"Kagome thinks that if anything happens it will be at the club. Trouble is that we can't take any weapons with us there."

"Well maybe not exactly in the club, because there will be to many people there. Just be sure to stay sharp regardless."

Crossing his arms looking determined he replies, "Feh, I always am."

Smiling she asks, "Why don't you wake up Kagome. I think she forgot to set her alarm last night."

Nodding he walks off. Going into Kagome's room he finds her curled up and still sound asleep. Going over and sitting on the edge of the bed he leans over her. Shaking her shoulder gently he says, "Oi, Kagome. It is time to wake up."

Yawning she opens her eyes. "Morning," puzzled she looks at him. "How come my alarm didn't go off?" she asks while stretching.

Shaking his head he replies, "It seems you forgot to turn it last night."

"Ugh, darn. Oh well."

Cocking an eyebrow at her he asks, "How come you didn't wake me up last night to get me off your bed?"

Shrugging she replies, "You looked comfortable so I didn't want to wake you. Besides it didn't seem like that big a deal."

"Well come on your mother's about to finish breakfast."

Nodding she gets up, "Alright, out you and let me get dressed. I will be out in a moment."

"Feh"

After breakfast Kagome drags him upstairs and brushes his hair again. Putting it in another ponytail and scratching his ears for a moment she then grabs her bag and heads to school with him.

Getting to school the girls join the two, "So you ready for tonight?"

"As ready as I am going to be," answers Kagome.

Suddenly the bell rings and the three girls head towards their class. Kagome leans up and kisses Inuyasha on the cheek. "I will see you later, kay?"

Nodding but suddenly smells an annoyed scent he leans down and says, "Be careful, I just smelled trouble."

Kagome looks around quickly, "Jasmine?"

Growling he says, "no" as his ears twitch under his hat he flexes his clawed hand. "Hojo, and he is not happy. I can smell his anger." Looking down at her he smirks, "I guess he didn't like you kissing me."

Scowling she replies, "I thought I took care of him. Listen I got to get to class before the next bell. I will try to do something about him later."

"Kagome…" he starts to speak with an annoyed tone.

Cutting him off quickly she says, "Listen, I have to go. We can talk about this when I get out." And with that she runs off to class.

Scanning the area he locates the boy. Barking out sharply, "What do you want. Don't you have a class to get to or something?"

Hojo steps out from behind the tree. "You think you have her heart do you? You just wait, she will be back with me where she belongs."

Growling Inuyasha resists the urge to just kill him where he stands. "You think she was ever yours? Besides that Kagome is free to choose who she wants," smirking he crosses his arms and adds, "and obviously it isn't you."

Laughing Hojo waves him off, "Oh, please. Your pretty boy looks and exotic features is all you have going for you. She will soon realize her mistake and come back to me. You are just a passing fancy. I have been with her to long to let her end what we had."

Scowling even darker the hanyou gives him a glare, "You make her sound like a possession. I have been her friend for a long time. She is the closest thing to a family I have and I will be damned if you will try anything to hurt her. She has already told you she doesn't want you." Fisting his hands to the point of almost drawing blood with his claws, 'she is mine, part of my pack, and mine to protect.'

Smirking he replies, "We shall see." And with that he turns and walks into the school.

'Damn, I can't go into the school. He will be trouble and I can't lay a claw on him.' Scowling darkly he turns and heads of back towards the shrine. 'I have to do something, but the question is what.'

Once at the house he finds Kagome's mother in the kitchen. Seeing his face she quickly realizes something is wrong. "What's wrong dear?"

Telling her everything that happened between him and Hojo he says, "and damn it, I can't do anything about him and I can't go into school to protect her."

Frowning she sighs, "I always assumed he was harmless. I guess I was wrong. You are right, he is going to be trouble. Does Kagome know about this?"

Shaking his head, "No she was already in school when this happened."

Grabbing her coat she puts on her shoes, "All right come with me. Kagome and her gentle manor will try to talk things out but she needs to know what she is up against."

Once back at school Mrs. Higurashi goes to the office with Inuyasha behind her. Once at the office she tells the secretary, "Good morning, I am sorry but I completely forgot about Kagome's dentist appointment today."

Smiling the woman behind the desk replies, "Do not worry about it Mrs. Higurashi. I will have Kagome sent for at once. Will she be out long?"

Shaking her head she answers, "No, just an hour. Hour and a half max."

Smiling the secretary nods and sends someone to fetch Kagome from class.

Kagome enters the office and her mother quickly says, "Ah, there you are. I am sorry dear but I forgot I set a dentist appointment for you today. You will be back shortly, but these things take forever to book."

Looking at her mother oddly she says, "Alright I am ready,"

Once outside the school her mother says, "Come on, let's go over to the coffee house up the block."

After sitting down a lady takes their order. Kagome looks at her mother and Inuyasha and says, "Ok you two, out with it. What is going on?"

Kagome's mother looks at Inuyasha, "I think you better tell her."

Nodding he quickly tells her exactly what went on after she went into school. She sat and listened to it all in a state of shock.

Her mother added, "I didn't want you to deal with him without knowing all the facts first."

As the coffee arrives Kagome rubs the bridge of her nose and sits back in her chair, "What am I going to do? I already told him I don't like him that way."

"Feh, he doesn't care. He sees you as a possession, and his." He scowls at the thought.

Mrs. Higurashi smiles inwardly as she asks, "What I want to know is what set him off?"

Kagome blushes as she says, "I kissed Inuyasha on the cheek before I went into school. I guess he saw it and didn't like it."

Her mother's eyebrow rose up slightly and smiles slightly, "I see."

Sighing Kagome takes a sip of her coffee. Groaning, "Well, at least I know what I am up against. He makes me sound like someone who can't make up their own mind. And what is worse is I never really liked him in the first place. The girls just sort of thought I needed a boyfriend and would always get me so worked up I finally would relent on a date." Looking over at the hanyou who is scowling as he drinks his coffee she says, "Thank you for defending me against him though."

Giving the miko a curious stare he replies, "Feh, why wouldn't I?"

Smiling she says, "Yes, you have always done so, but still I am glad you did."

Looking a bit embarrassed with a slight blush he crosses his arms, "Feh, I wouldn't be much of a pack leader if I didn't. Although I wanted to rip him to shreds."

Mrs. Higurashi puts a hand on his arm, "Well it is a good thing you didn't."

Chatting about other things they head back after about an hour. Before they enter the building Kagome says, "I better head to class. It wouldn't be good if he saw you now, Inuyasha. He might know something was up." Smiling at the two she runs into school as they head back to the shrine.

At lunch Kagome meets up with her friends and quickly tells them about what happened earlier that morning with Hojo.

"Oh, my! Kagome, I am so sorry. I never thought that he was like that." Eri gasps.

The others quickly agree and express their apologies.

"Well, don't let on that you know. If he doesn't try anything here, I think he will at the club and I rather have Inuyasha with me."

"Alright," replies Yura. "Oh, and speaking of which here." She hands Kagome the I.D. for Inuyasha.

"Wow, Yura. I am impressed."

"Ah, it was nothing," she says.

Kagome passes out the pictures of the group back in the Feudal Age. The girls giggle at how cute Miroku is and how adorable Shippou is. The all are amazed at a picture of Sango on Kirara about to throw her boomerang.

Kagome hands them a picture, "this one is one of my favorites. I sort of snuck this picture without his knowing cause well, lets face it. His brother is dangerous and it really wasn't the time to be taking pictures, but it just so happened that I was taking some of Shippou when he showed up."

The picture is a side view of Inuyasha, dressed in his fire rat robes and the full size Tetsusaiga in front of him, glaring at Sesshomaru who is in the process of brushing his hair back from his face looking unfazed by the threat of his brother.

All three girls look at the picture with large eyes. "WOW! Kagome, I know he isn't a nice guy and all but DAMN girl. He is HOT!" exclaims Yura.

Arumi comments about the sword Inuyasha is holding as Eri adds, "Aw, look at Inuyasha's ears. Kagome, have you touched them? What do they feel like?"

Kagome laughed, "Yeah, Sesshomaru is not bad looking at all. You can tell Inuyasha and him are brothers, even though just half. Inuyasha is holding the Tetsusaiga, made from a fang of his father. It was made to protect Inuyasha's mother and can only be used by those with a heart that wants to protect humans. That is why Sesshomaru can't hold it. The barrier on it will not allow him, but he still tries to get it."

Looking at Eri she continues with a secretive smile, "Yeah, I have and they are very soft, almost like velvet. I haven't touched anything like them. When I first saw him pinned to the Sacred Tree I climbed up the vines and when I saw them I couldn't resist touching them. He never knew I did that and afterwards he would scowl when people would touch them. You should of seen the look he gave my mother when she went right up to him and touched them the first time he came to get me." Lowering her voice she says, "don't tell him I said this, he wouldn't like anyone knowing this, but I love to scratch them when he lets me. It is very calming for me, and I believe it is for him as well. But like I said, PLEASE do not let him know I said that."

Nodding the other girls agree not to tell him and go back to looking at Kagome's pictures. As they do Arumi asked, "Was I seeing things earlier or did you kiss Inuyasha before school.

The others gasp and look over towards Kagome. Kagome blushes and says, "Only on the cheek."

"Ok, spill. What is going on Kagome?" asks Yura.

"Yeah, tell us," nods the others.

Kagome is about to reply when a warning goes off inside her head and starts looking around quickly. The other girls see how nervous she had suddenly become and ask, "Kagome what's wrong?"

Still scanning the area she replies in a whisper, "I don't know, but I can't help but feeling watched right now."

Eri leans forward, "Hojo?"

Yura is also scanning around the area and suddenly spots him coming towards them, "Hai, there he is, and he is coming this way."

Kagome sighs, "Listen, remember not a word about this morning."

They nod as Yura asks, "So now what?"

Kagome stands, "Now I try to put a stop to this before someone gets hurt." As she thinks, 'and that someone being Hojo.'

Hojo walks up to the girls who have also risen. "Higurashi, how are you this fine day?"

Without smiling she replies, "I am well, thank you, and you?"

Taking up her hand he says, "Oh, I am good. Are you still going to the club tonight?"

Removing her hand from his she tries not to roll her eyes, 'man he is worse the Kouga!' "Hai, 'WE' are." Stressing the 'we' part.

"Well that is good. I guess I will see you there then." He smiles at her and walks away.

Something about that smile sent chills down her spine. 'Something is wrong, he is planning something,' she frowns, 'but what?'

The girls gather around her, "What's up Kagome?"

In a hushed voice, "he is planning something. I know it. Whatever it is though, it will go down tonight."

Yura nods, "I believe you are right. I think it is time for me to step in."

Kagome looks at her, "Nani?"

Smiling at the girl Yura replies, "You have enough to deal with. Let me deal with this one."

Eyebrows scrunched together she looks confused, "How?"

"I believe," as she pulls out her cell phone, "it is time I spend some quality time with Corwyn." Dialing she winks.

"Corwyn, hey I need your help. We have a situation that has come up and may come to a head at the club tonight." Nodding she says, "Alright I will fill you in when I get out of school. Thanks bro." Folding up the phone she grins, "ok, I am going to fill him in later but he said not to worry about anything. Besides he will be glad to make sure nothing goes wrong tonight. Consider him backup."

Kagome crosses her arms, "Yura, just what do you have got up your sleeve?"

Smiling innocently, "three girls with only one guy to care for our safety." She cocks her head, "I just thought Inuyasha could use some extra eyes to keep us safe."

"How many guys?"

"Well, lets just say there will be nothing Hojo could throw at us that we can't handle."

Gasping Kagome asks, "a gang?"

Shaking her head Yura answers, "Nah, they are good guys. There is a dark world out there. They just try to keep it contained a bit."

As the bell rings Kagome walks back in with her friends. 'Maybe things are really starting to look up.'

From the farthest corner of the yard a few shadows are seen huddled together.

"Ok, It is confirmed. Get as many as you can and come prepared." The others nod and head off.

Looking at the girls as they walk in to the school, 'Soon you will learn your place. And he will learn the hard way about opposing me.'

As school ends the girls walk out of the building as Inuyasha walks up to them. Kagome smiles at him, "Oi, Inuyasha. You didn't give my mother to many problems today did you?"

Scowling he gives her a hard look.

Laughing at the face she says, "I'm kidding you. Oh, here just as Yura promised." She hands him the I.D. He looks down at it and nods.

The girls say their good-bye and head off promising to meet up at 6. Kagome and Inuyasha head towards the shrine.

Inuyasha looks at her, "So anything happen?"

Nodding she tells him about Hojo and Yura calling Corwyn.

"Feh, I don't need any help against a weak human."

Sighing she replies, "Inuyasha I know this, but it may not be just him. And besides, there will be a lot of people there. It is bad enough we have to deal with Jasmine. Having an extra set of eyes on whatever Hojo has planned couldn't hurt could it?"

"Feh"

Smiling and trying to ease his ego about getting help she adds, "I know you will keep me safe. This way though I know the girls are protected incase we are preoccupied." Not being able to argue with this he doesn't protest further.

Once they enter the house she tells him, "The club opening is at 8 p.m. The girls are coming earlier cause we thought we could grab a bite to eat before heading out. I am going to take a shower now. You can after I am done." Heading upstairs she pulls out her clothes, 'how am I going to walk out of the house with this?' Glancing at the clock she shakes her head. 'Well I can get my shower now and decide later,' and with that she hurries off to the bathroom.

Inuyasha goes into the kitchen to grab something to drink. Kagome's mother looks up at him as he enters. "Well how did it go at school today?"

He grabs a soda from the fridge and sits down. "Feh, whatever he is up to, it will happen at the club."

Looking worried she asks, "So are you still going now that you have to deal with not only Jasmine but Hojo as well?"

"Hai, we have to go. Besides it seems we won't be alone. It seems Yura has contacted Corwyn to keep an eye on Hojo."

Smiling she replies, "Ah, Corwyn was a good friend of Yura's brother, Yuuki. When Yuuki was killed Corwyn kept his relationship with Yura who he had adopted like a kid sister before then. It was a terrible thing, what happened to Yuuki, but at least Corwyn stayed in contact with her."

Looking puzzled he asks, "What happened to Yuuki?"

Sighing she replied, "He was murdered on his way home from work one night. They never caught his killer and it hit Corwyn and Yura hard." Shaking her head as if to remove a bad memory she says, "Well anyways I have not seen Corwyn in some time. He is a nice man I have not seen in a while. Corwyn and the girls use to go out all the time, especially when Kagome's father passed away. They did so to help her get over his death."

Seeing his ears pick up she can tell he is curious about Kagome's father's death but doesn't seem to want to ask to upset her so she decides to ask, "Has Kagome told you about her father?"

Shaking his head he answers, "No. I didn't ask her either because I didn't want to upset her or anything."

Sighing she replies, "Yes, when he passed away it hit the family quite hard. He has been greatly missed since then as well. When Kagome was almost 14 her father was diagnosed with a deadly disease called cancer. There are many ways to fight it but none are a complete cure. And by the time he was diagnosed it was to late. He passed away six months after he was diagnosed with it."

"So there was nothing the healers could do for your mate?"

"No, there wasn't. It is a terrible thing to watch your 'mate' pass away. But I am grateful for the time we did have together and for the ability to say good-bye when the time came. He was a good man, a loving father and husband who lived life to the fullest even though he didn't get a full life to live. But there is nothing we can do about it except to remember the good times and keep him in our hearts." Hearing Kagome getting out of the shower she says, "Well, anyways, what time is everyone meeting?"

"Everyone is supposed to meet here at 6:30 to go get something to eat first."

Nodding she replies, "That sounds good. Go on and get ready. I am sure you want a shower and I have to get ready to start dinner soon."

*TBC*

Lady Banshee 999 ~ Thanks for waiting on this one. I had to completely redo my darn Jap to Eng translations and my Inu. Notes for both the general show and for this story.

The next chapter will be a bit more of Inu/Kag fluff. (gotta love it) I am keeping it close to how I would see the cast actually doing this. I don't want to go OOC much and if it seems like it is, it is truly accidentally.

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, please let me know. Reviews are my friend. :P

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