InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Challenge to the Alpha ❯ Back to the Well ( Chapter 19 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

19. Back to the Well

Inuyasha pushed himself off the bed grabbing Ayumi and shutting the door in one fluid movement. He straddled her on the floor, his hand clamped over the stunned girls mouth, trying to keep her from screaming out. Inuyasha looked down at the now frightened girl, her eyes shone with fear, a look he knew all to well when it came from humans, Ayumi was trying to say something, but it was completely muffled from his hand.

Yuka called up the stairs to her friend. “You coming Ayumi?”

“Tell them you are helping Kagome with her studies okay? I am going to take my hand off your mouth, so do not scream.” Ayumi nodded numbly her gaze fixed on the two fuzzy triangles on Inuyashas' head.

“Ayumi?”

“Yea, go on with out me, I'm going to help Kagome with her homework.” Ayumi called out to her friend.

“Okay see you later.”

Seconds later the door shut. Inuyasha got off of the bewildered girl; she sat up, Ayumi looked to Kagome then Inuyasha, followed by a gaze back to Kagome.

“You always said he was different. You weren't kidding were you?” As every other woman before her, Ayumi reached up to feel his ears, Inuyasha huffed, shaking his head, as if bewildered why everyone must touch his ears. “What are you? Is it a birth defect?”

Kagome laughed out loud. “He's different, but it is no birth defect I assure you. I did the same thing the first time I saw him.”

Inuyasha pushed the girls hand away; he'd had enough. “Why must everyone do that!? They are just ears.”

“But cute ears, they are just begging to be stroked.” Kagome gave him a smile. “You normally like it when I caress your ears.” Kagome weakly stood to her feet touching Ayumi on the shoulder. “Please do not tell anyone about Inuyashas' special feature okay?”

“Uh, yea, no one would believe me anyway.” Ayumi sat before Inuyasha awestruck, her eyes locked on Inuyasha with wild fascination, this little twist added more to her romantic fantasy of Kagome and her new love. “It's kinda like beauty and the beast huh.”

“I guess so, but Inuyasha always looks like that, it is only one part of the reason why I love him so much, but he's so cute.” Kagomes admission to her friend caused Inuyasha to blush.

Ayumi had a dreamy gaze on her face. “I have never heard you talk like that Kagome, it is so sweet. But just let me ask you again, what are you Inuyasha?”

“If I did tell you, you'd think I was crazy.” Inuyasha pulled the bewildered girl to her feet; he sat back on the bed curiously watching her.

“He's hanyou.” Kagome blurted out.

“Hanyou?”

“Yea, half youkai, half human.”

“Like the oni?”

“No nothing like the oni, if I was oni I would say I was oni. Do you see any horns? I am a half demon. Feh! Baka female, and I thought you were the smart one out of the group.” Inuyasha seemed fed up with the conversation. He stood and paced around the room. Ayumi seemed entranced by his mere appearance. Inuyasha caught her stare. “What?”

“Now that beautiful silver hair makes since. So how old are you really? Where did you come from? How did you meet Kagome?” Ayumi was getting more excited by his presence with every second. “What do you do?”

Kagome groaned sitting on her bed, putting her head in her hand, she was waiting for Inuyasha to completely blow up at her curious friend. Inuyasha looked like a caged predator, the way he was pacing, almost like he was waiting for an opportunity to pounce. His focus of annoyance just happened to be her friend, just as suddenly his mood seemed to change, a devious smile played across his features.

“Ayumi, I am not sure how comfortable it is for Inuyasha to talk about those things.” Kagome looked to her friend begging her to stop the onslaught of questions.

Inuyasha stopped directly in front of Ayumi, his annoyed look softened, Inuyasha reached down taking Ayumis' hand pulling her to her feet, his right arm pulled her to him, causing the girl to blush uncontrollably. Kagome suddenly was the face of jealously, how dare he hold another woman like that! Those arms were meant to only hold her.

Inuyasha leaned down to her ear, his eyes fixed on Kagome. “You really want to know all about me?” He whispered seductively in the girls' ear, his eyes danced with delight, he felt a shiver travel through Ayumi, his smile broadened. “You really want to know?” Ayumi dazedly nodded.

“All you really need to know is that I have waited over two hundred years for Kagome, and I am her most humble servant. Her will be done, I am her slave, and attentive lover.” Somehow Ayumis' blush seemed to deepen. Inuyasha was having far too much fun playing with her friend, he pulled her tighter to his rock hard body, grinding his hips into hers; she gasped as she could feel him through his clothes. “So what else do you wish to know?” He purred into Ayumis' ear.

“I…ah, I…, I need to go.” Ayumi pushed herself out of Inuyashas grasp, grabbed her cell phone off the desk, and stumbled out the door giving Inuyasha a shy smile, just looking at him made her body feel flushed all over. “Bye Kagome.” Ayumi pulled on the door nearly slamming it Kagomes' on her way out of the room.

Moments later the front door slammed, and Inuyasha erupted into hysterical laughter, falling to Kagomes' bed, holding his sides as if they would burst from his amusement. Kagome simply looked at him, a hint of anger hiding in her features, she could not believe how jealous she felt so keenly as Inuyasha held another woman in his arms. She wondered if the overwhelming jealously was a product of them becoming mates; never had she felt such acute feelings of envy, and a blood burning wish to rip her girlfriend to pieces. Kagome glared at Inuyasha.

“You didn't have to do that Inuyasha.”

“What? I just gave her enough material to daydream for a year. The little virgin just had her first taste of lust, it was fun.” His chuckle faded as he noticed how upset Kagome truly was at his actions. “Kagome I was just toying with her.”

“Yea, but you're not supposed to hold anyone like that but me.” She lay down next to him on the bed, turning her gaze to meet his beautiful golden eyes. “I have never felt such jealously, only Kikyo brought about such anger in me.”

Inuyasha grabbed her pulling her lithe body on top of him, he forcefully kissed her lips, flipping her beneath him; he held himself up by his arms looking down at his love. Inuyasha assaulted her lips again, his clawed hand moving up her pajama top cupping her breast in his hand her body yielding to his touch. The delicate kisses moved to her neck, as Inuyasha nipped at her collar bone, then licking the sensitive skin as his hands brought moans from his lover, as he pinched at her nipples. He was finding it difficult to keep pressure off her injury, but his desire for his mate was overtaking him like a great wave. Kagomes body bucked against him as he bit the button from her top spitting it the floor, his access to her breast exciting him even more, he smiled glad she was not wearing one of the bra things which he hated. His mouth found her nipple, pinching the nub between his fangs causing her to whimper softly.

“I miss you.” He breathed in her ear. His sensitive ears heard footsteps coming up to the second floor. “Fuck!” Inuyasha pushed himself off of her, placing an overstuffed pink pillow in his lap, as a knock came to the door.

Kagome sat up red faced, and out of breath, not to mention heavily aroused, she pulled her shirt closed, just as the door opened. “Great timing.” She whispered, trying to normalize her breathing.

“Kagome, Inuyasha.” Mrs. Higurashi stepped through the threshold smiling at the two. Inuyasha could have sworn the woman knew what he was doing with her daughter, it could not have been just bad timing. She was all smiles looking at the obviously embarrassed couple, she knew, she had to know; Inuyasha would have bet the jewel on it. “Time for dinner you two.” That `I know what you're doing' smile.

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Four more days past, and it seemed every time Inuyasha tried to be intimate Kagomes' Mother changed his plans. Kagome went to the doctor, returning to the shrine sling free, and smiling happily. She ran into Inuyashas' waiting arms.

“The doctor can not believe how quickly the wound is healing, he said I can go back to my normal life, little does he know how abnormal my life is. Isn't that wonderful!”

“I had a feeling. You are healing much faster than a normal human Kagome; you will mature slower now as well. Know why?” Inuyasha had her in a bear hug, her feet dangling off the ground; he spun with her she giggled in his ear.

He eased her to the floor in her bedroom. “What do you mean? Mature slower? Huh?” Kagome watched him in all seriousness.

“It's because of the mating mark. The same reason why your scent has changed, your body has taken on some of the youkai attributes from me. That's why the mark is so special; it is the reason why our hearts ache when we are apart. It is a eternal bond that can not be broken lightly.”

Kagome found her desk chair and sat trying to comprehend the information Inuyasha was telling her. The look of concern on her face bothered Inuyasha, was she now doubting their relationship? She stared past him to the door, her face white as a ghost.

“Momma.” Kagome swallowed hard, her mouth had become like cotton at the sight of her mother.

Ah hell. What do I say to her mother now? Inuyashas' mind was racing. She's' gonna say I can never see Kagome again I just know it!

“So that is what happened.” Mrs. Higurashi stepped into the room holding Kagomes backpack. “I should be thanking you Inuyasha, by all rights my daughter should have died on the operating table, the doctors still call her survival a miracle; but now I know it was all your doing.” Mrs. Higurashi dropped the pack on Kagomes' bed, she forced Inuyasha to look at her, and to Inuyashas surprise Kagomes' mother hugged him tight. “Thank you Inuyasha, thank you.”

Inuyasha was astounded by Mrs. Higurashis' acceptance of the situation. He lightly hugged her back, looking to Kagome for an answer; she just shrugged still in disbelief herself, he wouldn't be surprised if she kneed him in the groin, slapped him or something, but a hug?

Mrs. Higurashi released Inuyasha still all smiles she gave her daughter a hug. “I figured with the doctor saying you could resume your normal activities you will be returning with Inuyasha soon, right?” Kagome numbly nodded to her Mother. “Well I have repacked the medical supplies, and food, I got some more Pocky for your little friend Shippo you said he liked it. All you need to do is just pack up your personal things, I'm sure you are anxious to get back.” She pulled Inuyashas kimono out of the bag handing it to him. “All clean Inuyasha, I bet you are glad to get back to your comfortable clothes.”

Kagome stood from the chair. “You are alright with this?” Kagome was completely taken aback by her mother's easy acceptance of the situation.

“Well, there is nothing I can do to change things, right? So why get upset, besides it was the bite that saved you or so it seems. How could I be angry, Inuyasha saved your life in my eyes.” She hugged her daughter trying to alleviate her fears. “But, you are still young to give me grandchildren okay.”

“Yes mom.” Kagome bit her lip the urge to cry into her mothers' arms was overwhelming, her mothers understanding was almost too much to bear. “I love you momma.”

Inuyasha felt his heart ache briefly, he remembered the unconditional love his mother gave to him, it was this affection, and understanding he felt from Kagomes mother, it made him wish his own mother could meet his mate. Inuyasha spun on his heels retreating into the bathroom to change; he hoped by the time he ventured out, the outpouring of mother daughter emotion would be finished with. He guardedly out tying his haori closed, he stretched his arms, flexing his clawed hands, returning Tetsusaiga to his side he felt himself once again. Kagome stood packing clothes, and school books in her backpack. Inuyasha hugged her around the waist kissing her neck.

“I can't wait to get you alone.” He gruffly whispered in her ear. “There is no privacy in this house.”

“You are going to have to wait, I will have a lot of catching up to do once we get back, I can't just run off into the forest naked with you.” Inuyasha twirled her around to face him, he was once again pouting.

“Why not?” He gave her the killer puppy dog eyes. “I like that idea, we can run naked in the moon light and make love under the stars.”

“Inuyasha!” She sweetly kissed his brooding lips. She zipped up her bag, handing it to him. “Come on, let's go.”

Inuyasha sulked as he followed her down the stairs; her family was waiting in the kitchen for them both. Kagomes' Mother walked to her daughter, she produced the broken locket from her pocket, and the chain had been fixed. She put the chain around her daughters' neck with a smile and a kiss on the cheek.

“You be careful over there and don't overdo it alright? No more trips to the emergency room for you.” Mrs. Higurashi looked to Inuyasha. “I know I don't need to say it but, please take care of my little girl for me Inuyasha.”

“Of course. She will be in good hands.” Inuyasha shifted the load on his back, he really hated the thing, but many times the things she pulled from the pack had been helpful, if not lifesaving. Still the thing was damn heavy. “See you all soon.” Mrs. Higurashi hugged him, as did Sota, Inuyasha just wanted to make it out the door.

“See ya Inuyasha!” Sota waved goodbye to his idol.

“Bye squirt, listen to your Mom.” Sota rolled his eyes; Inuyasha took up a quick pace to the well house, leaving Kagome behind.

Kagome huffed as she hugged Grandpa and Sota quickly, rushing to keep up with Inuyasha. He could really be insensitive when he felt like it. “Inuyasha slow down.”

“No, you hurry up!” He yelled over his shoulder as he disappeared into the well house.

“Don't make me sit you!” She did not mean to say that out loud. Kagome heard a thud echo from the well. Followed by many colorful curses directed at the rosary. “Oops! Sorry!” She sprinted to the well, only to find Inuyasha splayed on the ground the massive backpack adding to his discomfort.

Kagome grabbed the backpack off of Inuyashas back; she knelt down to him as he lifted his head to look at her.

“Sorry.” Kagome said as sweetly as she could, but he was still angry.

“Did you really have to say sit Kagome?” Inuyasha pulled himself up off the floor knocking the dust from his once clean garments. “Will you take these fuckin' beads off of me? I mean you are my mate, do me that favor please.”

Inuyasha took the pack from her, sighing he went to the well. He did not even wait for her answer; he leapt into the blackness of the bone eaters well. Inuyasha was upset with her, she could not tell him that the beads would stay on; those beads were the only safety afforded her if he went completely youkai. Inuyasha would only become more annoyed and hurt by that answer, so she'd give him no answer at all. Sighing she climbed into the well, happy to be engulfed it the supernatural light; she was looking forward to see her friends again. She was ready to go shard hunting; Kagome felt as if she had become stronger through the events of the past two weeks, Naraku didn't have a chance in hell.

Is this the end?

A/N: Okay folks, is this the last chapter, or should I continue? Let me know what you think.