InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Challenge to the Alpha ❯ A Normal Life is Way Overrated ( Chapter 18 )

18. A Normal Life is Way Overrated

 

Kagomes hospital stay seemed far to long to Inuyasha, but fighting her mother over the physicians' orders seemed like a loosing battle. Five days after waking up Kagome was finally allowed to go home, Inuyasha was elated, he wanted to return home to his time with Kagome that very day, but Mrs. Higurashi adamantly talked him out of it, reminding him that there were no hospitals in his era, Kagome would be better off in her own time in case of an emergency.

 

Inuyasha carried her to her room, she had lost a good deal of weight during the nearly two week hospital stay, Kagome felt so fragile in his arms, her body weighed nothing, he was just going to have to make her eat. Kagome desperately needed to regain her strength; she would be unable to join him in the other era until her strength returned to her, any enemy would prey on one as week as his mate, her scent radiated her delicate health. His worry for her well-being was etched on his face as he tucked her into her bed. Inuyasha bent down to kiss her but was taken by surprise as Kagome quickly grabbed his neck by her right arm, pulling him down on top of her, greedily kissing him.

 

Inuyasha pushed himself off of her, his eyes wide in surprise. “You need to save your strength. Rest, get better, please.”

 

“You're no fun Inuyasha. I've had nothing but rest. I slept for almost a week you know.” Kagome relinquished her hold on his neck pouting, looking at him with imploring eyes. “You know you could get into bed with me.” She had a devilish smile taking over her pouty lips; her blue-gray eyes sparkled with playfulness.

 

Kagome's body was still weak, but her attitude was definitely back to normal. Inuyasha shook his head at her grumbling under his breath, she needed rest, not a intimate encounter, he wanted to join her, but knew full well something as innocent as cuddling would quickly turn into more. Inuyasha did not trust his more masculine animalistic urges, he would be unable to keep his hands off of her, even if it was what she wanted, he let discretion win the battle landing a blow to his ego.

 

“Rest woman! I have to go to the well, I am sure Miroku and the others are worried sick. It has been nearly a week since I have been back. Shippo is still besides himself as is the runt Makkura, if I don't go back soon the little guys will bite my ankles off.” Inuyasha turned to Kagomes dresser grabbing Tetsusaiga, he was still in modern clothes, and he was actually becoming accustomed to the fashion.

 

Kagome sighed at his visage, the muscles under the black shirt just begging for her attention, he was an Adonis, and he was hers, she had finally won against Kikyo, even if it was a high price she had paid, but Inuyasha was worth it. Inuyasha stood at the side of her bed bending over to kiss her softly on the lips.

 

“I won't be gone too long, just need to report on how you are doing. You stay in bed.” Inuyasha scolded, she frowned, rolling her eyes at him. “I mean it Kagome.”

 

“Yes Dad.” Kagome shot back, with raised brows waiting for a smart-ass comment that didn't come.

 

Inuyasha cursed to himself, trying to bite his tongue, he in no way wanted her teasing to escalate into a fight, she did not need it and he did not want to be `sat' onto the bottom floor. Flashing her a quick smile he was out the door.

 

Kagome watched him leave, sighing to herself. “Okay, now what. I am soooo bored, I've gotta do something.” She glanced at the pile of book and papers on her desk. “Homework, thanks for being so responsible for me Sota.”

 

She spoke sarcastically, sitting up in her bed. Her left arm was still in a sling to keep pressure off the wound, she had to wear the thing for another week or so; it was certainly becoming an inconvenience. Kagome put her feet on the floor, willing herself to stand was much harder than it should have been, her legs felt like rubber, her determination to stand was nothing to her weak muscles, she slowly made her way to her desk nearly tripping twice, her feet did not want to work either. Since when did this chair get so heavy? Kagome was panting for breath by the time she finally sat down, her body really was fragile right now. Damn Inuyasha for being right.

 

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Inuyasha leapt out of the well greeted by the breeze of the coming fall, it felt good running through his hair, the smells of the forest greeted his senses, he was glad to be home, yet he felt an emptiness in his heart, he had felt it burn for the first time a week ago when he had left Kagome in the hospital to return to the sengku jidai, the lack of his mates presence was causing an overwhelming hole in his heart. He wondered if Kagome felt it as intensely as he did. Inuyasha strolled toward the village, he breathed a sigh of relief when his eyes fell upon his friends; Makkura and Shippo were playing with two of the village children, and Miroku was sitting in the dirt with a vibrant red hand print across his left cheek, with a annoyed Sango glaring down at him.

 

“When will you learn Miroku?” Inuyasha walked to the angered slayer, stopping at Mirokus' side. “You better hope she doesn't break your other hand.”

 

“That is a good idea Inuyasha, then he would be unable to fondle anyone's rear.” Sango look fiercely at the monk.

 

“Sango, you wouldn't be so cruel.” Miroku began scooting away from her. “Help me Inuyasha.” Miroku looked to his friend, Inuyasha just gave him a big smile, turning toward the boys. “You got yourself into this mess, not to mention you busted me at the hot spring, I owe you one.”

 

“Yes but that was over two weeks ago!” Miroku scrambled to his feet, only to have Sango seize him by his robes. “Dearest Sango, you do not wish to do me harm?”

 

Sango gave him a smile, confusing the monk further. She released his robes giving him a little push returning Miroku to the dirt. “If you want to keep the use of your left hand I would recommend that you keep it from roaming to any woman's backside.” Sango joined Inuyasha with the young youkai. “So when is Kagome coming back?”

 

“Soon, I hope, I have been doing nothing but be a nurse-maid for two weeks, she just needs to get her strength back.” Inuyasha looked down to the two boys who were sniffing around his pant legs. “What are you two doing?”

 

“This fabric, it's so different, what is it? Is it some kind of armor?” Shippo touched the jeans, Makkura pulled at the other leg, their curiosity was getting the better of them, but it was irritating Inuyasha to no end. “Can I have them?” Shippo asked excitably.

 

“No. I happen to be wearing them fur ball, and they are not armor, Kagome calls them jeans, I blend in better it these weird clothes in her time.” Inuyasha kicked at Shippo who nimbly jumped aside, when Inuyasha kicked at Makkura the wolf-demon was so enthralled with the fabric and the scents of Kagomes time, he caught a foot in the nose, sending him scurrying back. “You two are ridiculous, I came here to let you know about Kagome, and you two runts are only worried about my pants?”

 

“Sorry Inuyasha.” Shippo spoke with a defiant stare, he really wanted Kagome to come back, she always kept Inuyasha in line when it came to him.

 

“Sorry Inuyasha sir.” Makkura spoke with downcast eyes, a trait he learned from the wolf pack, eye contact in wolf society could be construed as a challenge for dominance, and Makkura knew Inuyasha was the Alpha of his pack, he wished to stay with them, his greatest fear was that his new found family would kick him out. “Is the Alpha well, does she miss us?”

 

“Yeah, she misses everyone. Maybe in a few days she will be strong enough to return, if I can get her past her Mother.” Inuyasha looked to Miroku. “Any leads on more shards while I've been gone?”

 

Miroku was rubbing his stinging face. “Naraku's insects were in the forest nearly a week ago, we think they were investigating the end of Kikyo's' life force, or maybe hoping to gather any stray jewel shards she may have had. Kaede and Sango killed the few that were around.”

 

“Where is the old hag? I figured I'd see her.”

 

“She goes daily to Kikyo's' grave, she prays for her sisters soul to find peace, I think it was hard for Kaede to loose her sister again, even if she knew the clay doppelganger was an abomination.” Sangos' thoughts went to her little brother Kohaku. “It still pains you to lose a sibling no mater the reasons, be they good or bad.”

 

“Feh, it is better this way, Kikyo had no real joy in her life, wandering the lands as a dead creature. Besides Kagome told me Kikyo has found peace, it was kinda odd she said Kikyo visited her and helped her soul return to her body, that seems more like the Kikyo I knew fifty-two years ago. I can't help but hope Kagome is right that Kikyo has found a contented afterlife.”

 

Inuyasha felt compelled to return to Kagome, he had only been in his time period for close to an hour, but his heart was pulling him back to his mate. After saying his good byes he headed back to the well, Tetsusaiga in hand. Next time he returned if Kagome had her strength back she would be with him. His friends telling him of Naraku's' insects was bothering him greatly, he wondered how the human heart of Onigumo was dealing with the destruction of Kikyo? Was the monster saddened or relieved at her death? If the insects were around the village, it was enough to concern Inuyasha; his friends could be in danger, he would have to return sooner, but he was uncertain to bring Kagome to his time how could he put his mate in jeopardy? If Naraku wished revenge for Kikyo's death, not that Naraku needed another reason to destroy them all. He leapt through the well, returning Kagome's time.

 

Inuyasha walked to the house, his ears were greeted by unharmonious chiming of teenage girls, and in one leap he positioned himself in the tree across from Kagomes bedroom window.

 

“I thought I heard those screeching harpies voices. Great!” Inuyasha jumped down from the limb not wanting to be seen.

 

“Inuyasha, here.” Sota came running form the house carrying his baseball cap. “You might want to put it on.”

 

“Feh!” Inuyasha pulled the hat on his head. “Now what am I going to do?” Inuyasha looked down at Tetsusaiga drawing the blade in his hand. “I could chop up those shrieking girls, that would be fun.” He had a devious look on his face, his eyes shadowed by the brim of the cap.

 

“Inuyasha, you're being juvenile, that is supposed to be my job.” Sota rolled his eyes at the grinning hanyou. “You could come play a video game with me, just don't brake the controller again, okay?”

 

Inuyasha returned Tetsusaiga to its sheath following Sota into the house. As he closed the front door his nose and ears were alerted to the chatting girls upstairs, but also another scent.

 

Inuyasha growled looking up the staircase. “What's Hobo doing here?”

“Oh yea, I forgot he came over with the girls from Kagomes classes.” Sota seemed weary of what Inuyasha would do. The hanyou bounded up the flight of stairs in two steps Sota watched in awe at his speed, and agility. “Wow.”

 

Inuyasha pushed Kagomes' door open causing it to bump the wall, and rendering all voices in the room silent, as he stood in the doorway glaring at the male in his mates room. Kagome fidgeted on her bed unsure of what to say to Inuyasha to keep him from beating Hojo into a bloody pulp. His possessive nature was seeping into every movement, his body language screaming his protective nature of her. Eri and Yuka instantly noted Kagomes' uneasiness, Arimi seemed to daydream, looking to the three of them as if it was a scene was out of a romance novel, two men in love with one very lucky woman. Yuka jumped up off the floor to stand face to face with Inuyasha, looking him over from head to toe.

 

“So you are the deviant who two times Kagome.” She boldly met Inuyashas' gaze. “So you decide to come see her now? What about your other girlfriend?”

 

“Yuka!” Kagome looked completely embarrassed by her outspoken friend. Kagome struggled to her feet, nearly falling over, only to have her balance steadied by Hojo, the seemingly innocent action drawing a threatening growl from Inuyasha.

 

Yuka stepped back in surprise. “Did….did you just growl? I could have sworn you growled.”

 

Kagome laughed nervously. “Of course he didn't growl Yuka, its not like he's some sort of dog.”

 

Eri chimed in. “Yea, I heard a growl too.”

 

“No you didn't.” Kagome shuffled her way to Inuyasha who stood one foot inside of the room, taking up the doorway. Kagome took Inuyashas' hand in hers. “Eri, Arimi, Yuka, Hojo, this brooding guy is Inuyasha, my….my boyfriend.” Kagome sighed in relief, glad to get it out into the open. Hojo looked as if Kagome had just slapped him.

 

“What about that Kikyo girl?” Eri questioned, not fully believing Kagomes revelation about the biker deviant being faithful to her alone.

“What the hell do you think you know about Kikyo?” Inuyasha pulled his hand from Kagome stepping closer to Eri and Hojo who leaned on Kagomes' desk.

 

Oh boy! What am I supposed to do now? Why did Mom have to let them in? She knew Inuyasha would be coming back. I am going to have a lot of explaining to do later on. Kagome looked to a crestfallen Hojo. I'm so sorry Hojo, but you and I never would have worked out.

 

Inuyasha was moving closer to Eri, his saffron eyes narrowed to near slits; he was growing angrier every second.

 

“I just don't see how Kagome could trust you after the crap you put her through about this Kikyo girl, you know a leopard can't change its spots.” Eri rolled her eyes, causing Inuyashas anger to flare even more.

 

“I think its romantic, him ending it with that other girl to stay with Kagome. It's obvious he cares for Kagome greatly to become so upset like this, and Kagome said he never left her side the whole time she was hospitalized.” Arimi had a fanciful look in her eyes; she looked at Inuyasha and sighed like a love struck child.

 

“For your information Kikyo is DEAD, and I don't know why my relationship with Kagome is any business of yours.” Inuyasha snapped, his grip on Tetsusaiga tightening, he was beginning to think his jest of chopping them up was not such a bad idea.

 

“Eri, Yuka, please stop, why don't you all go before something is said that we would regret.” Kagome motioned for them all to leave. She cast a glare Inuyashas' way.

 

Inuyasha flexed his claws, trying not to swipe at the head of the Eri girl, or ripping an arm off of Hojo. Kagome looked totally whipped out from their little conversation. Kagome followed them into the hall, her girlfriends giving her hugs as they marched down stairs. Hojo simply gave a wave, making his way quickly to the door.

 

“I'll return your notes soon Arimi, thank you. Talk to you later.” Her week body shook as she gingerly stepped back into her room with a thoroughly upset hanyou sitting on the edge of her bed; he had the baseball cap in his hands wringing it in anger. “I'm sorry Inuyasha.”

 

“You were supposed to be resting, not entertaining your friends. Don't you want to get better?” His anger was beginning to fade as his concern for Kagome edged into his voice. “I just want you to get back to normal.”

 

Kagome sat next to him, her right hand softly on his leg. She leaned in and kissed his lips, drawing him into a deep kiss.

 

“Kagome sorry I left my cell-----“ Ayumi burst into the room, her jaw dropped at the sight of Inuyasha. “ears---EARS!”