InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chase the lightning ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

CHAPTER 3

I Do not own Inuyasha Rumiko takahasi dose and the story
belongs to Linda winstead this is just my Idea of what it
would be like Inuyasha style




The stew wasn't only good it was delicious. Inuyasha didnt tell her that though but he finished the bowl and
didnt complain. she knew it was good he could tell by the triumphant look on her face. she had obviously forgivin him
for teasing her because she smiled as she fed him. ignoring his protests that he was perfectly capable of feeding himself.
it wasnt untill the bowl was empty that he wonderd if perhaps she had poisoned him......maybe that was her reason for her
satisfied smile. Inuyasha gave her his best and coldest glare a look guaranteed to frighten young girls and to keep
anyone at a distance. but she met his gaze fully and continued to smile, and he found he couldnt maintain the icy look.
there was something about the way she was looking at him that melted his determination. She had the most beautiful eyes
and the milkiest skin Inuyasha had to look away. She may be Sangos cousin but under the skin she was
just like Kikyo. calculating, shallow daddys little girl, running away from a horrible fate of marring a man that cant dance.


you might as well call me kagome,you know you can be of great help to me Inuyasha. *(Inuyasha raised an eyebraw) you know
this area fairly well I would think?. are thre many unatached ranchers near edo?
Unatached as in unmarried Inuyasha asked coldly, kagome nodded. is that why you are here your looking for a husband?
she nodded again, yes a rancher. why a rancher? have you seen the way miroku looks a sango? sure I live here most of
the time or close by anyway." I want someone to look at me that way, scince miroku is a rancher i thought."

you cant go by that Kagome, i myself am a rancher first off Miroku is a lousy rancher. getting married and having a family
didnt cure his itchi feet, its just that now when he gets the urge to wander he packs up Sango and the twins and takes
them with him, Bankotsu dose all the work when it comes to the ranch and I guarantee Bankotsu is not your type.

Im certen there are others?. trust me kagome sango and miroku have a one in a million marriage your more likely
to be struck by lightning then to find what your looking for in edo. As likely as my taking advice from a man
who managed to alienate the entire village, from what ive heard no one likes you and im begenning to see why.

Nobody likes the truth Kagome, still set on a rancher? yes Kagome answerd" perhaps you can intruduce me to your father."
Inuyasha didnt move and his look was impasssive but he was certain she knew she had touched a nerve, my father
is already married and although Inuyoukai often take more then one mate without marking them my father only allows one
bitch to his household. Inuyasha didnt give her a chance to respond the shocked look on her face was enough. but
she deserved it. surely she knew, surely Sango had told her at least as much as she knew. nobody knew it all except
Inuyasha and his father and a few ghosts he tried to burry.

Im sorry I shouldnt have said that Inuyasha, Its fine but from now on just leave me alone...Inuyasha...Im"..No!
you dont know me, you have no clue what its like to be hated for what you are. Kagome certainly understood
that he didnt see or speak to his Father or even acknowledge him in any way. Inuyasha slowly sank onto the bed and
let his mind wander back through the years. Early'st memory was his mother Izayoui his human mother and the
daughter of a wealthy lord she was beautiful with long black hair and twinkling brown eyes the family
fell on hard times then she met the demon lord his father. but then they were sent away and his mother was killed.
he was five when his mother was shot and killed he was almost killed as well. but was pulled away from his mothers
body by his older half brother sesshomaru. So he survived and was taken to his dads ranch. when he was told of his mothers
death he had tears in his eyes Inuyasha thought they were tears of guilt for sending them away. Toga begged Inuyasha
to stay but he refused he always did, he didnt realize untill much later that he was trying to protect him,
he had almost forgotten the lessons in life when He met Kikyo He would never forget it again.


Inuyasha lay in the soft bed caught between sleep and full awarence he'd slept far to much in the past two weeks.
And now even though it was night and the cabin was quiet he couldnt ease into deep sleep. His side was healing
slower then he thought it should, Kagome was finally letting him eat at the table and walk around the house.
Allowing him that was what she said and god help him that is how it felt to him. it was taking much longer
for him to get his strength back as well, he must have been closer to death then he thought for his body
to be so slow at healing. Kagome fussed over him all day cleaning his wound. Her hands as soft and gentle
as a breeze, her touch was featherly never lingering against his skin he couldnt understand why he was so drawn to her.


WHAT Are you doing out of bed?. Inuyasha turned to see her watching him from the doorway it was a question hes
was becoming accustomed to. letting in some fresh air do you approve doctor?. She didnt answer hugging her night gown to her
body theres Storm comming," Inuyasha moved away from the window there was another long low rumble of thunder
and Kagome trembled with fear. I dont like storms she said softly befor my sister Yukari married I would sneak into her room
when a storm came at night. After she left home I had to wait out the storms alone, I was much to old to run to Daddy
to hide my face in his shoulder as I did when I was little, she looked him straight in the eyes. unsmiling undaunting
I should have stayed in my room and buried my head under the covers but I thought I could sit with you for awhile
I guess it was a silly notion. this is a good sturdy cabin a little wind and rain wont hurt it or blow it away.

I know im not scared. your not a very good liar but you can stay with me.The Thunder was getting closer with each flash
of lightning.Dont get to close to the window, if you have to watch move the chair back.

I dont want to watch. Then Thunder and lightnig were closer and kagome jumped it's beautiful though. yes bright and beautiful
but dangerous.she turned and looked at him this is highly improper you know?."she said with a smile sitting in here in the
middle of the night. staying in the cabin without a chaperon very improper. but this is colorado not philadelphia Kagome.
why are you afraid of storms? I dont know its not a rational fear. Its not like im afraid Ill be struck by lightning
or the cabin. Its just I cant control my heart beats I shiver everytime the thunder crashes a loud boom sounded above
like that, what are you doing? Im closing the window I could have done that now back in bed for you she turned to leave the room
arn't you going to tuck me in Inuyasha said with a wry smile.I swear a twenty five year ald bady is what I've got on my hands
It seems like Sango told you alot about me didn't you two have anything better to talk about when she visited you?.

I Assure you we had many conversations about more Intrusting subjects then yourself Mr Takahashi you know why I came her
and my plans they dont include a...a half civilized moody..Say it Kagome, Half breed was That The word on the tip
of your tounge?"...Good Night Inuyasha she turned her back and walked out of the room.

Inuyasha had hardly spoken to her scince the night before. He believed she had rjected him because of his demon blood.
He said That not her, Truth be told she liked him, maybe more then that but how could she tell him that?, she had allowed him to believe
it simply by not denying it. That had been easyer then trying to tell him the truth, But what is the truth?. the truth
is she was attracted to him and why not? he's handsome and she knew enough about him to see through his scowls and frowns
that she was falling in love with him.Not in her plans but true none the less she was in love with him.

What are you doing chopping wood?", getting my strength back. His words were Harsh his eyes were fierce, That look dosent scare me
yasha and we already have enough wood, and your not getting your strength back your sapping what little you have". now get back into
the house Inuyasha glared at her and she glared back at him. It was clear he was unaccustomed to allowing anyone tell him what to do.
And he didnt like it not one bit. Im fine a little exercise will do me good. NO" Inuyasha raised an eyebraw No?"
he took a step forward and she took a step back no" he took another step forward and she took another step back
stop that Inuyasha, stop what? you said yourself im nothing but a sick weak old man. Who should be confind to a bed or is there another
reason you want me in bed?, you couldnt catch me if you tried, are you sure little girl she turned on her heels and ran as fast as she could
which wasnt very fast. She could hear him behind her his feet landing on the grasy earth his breathing got closer and closer
she expected him to stop at any moment. But he stayed with her untill she felt his strong arm snake around her waist and they both
fell to the ground the very breath knocked out of her as she hit the ground. Inuyasha coverd her body with his for a moment he
didnt move, Inuyasha are you alright?, Im fine, Then your right your all better.. No you were right I cant move, I told you so
you can gloat later. can you move at all are you bleeding again?. Try to take a deep breath she pressed against him and They
rolled together slowly till his weight was off of her. she was on top of him Inuyasha was strong but he still need'ed her.
she could feel his heart beating against her, sango told her that one day Inuyasha would find a girl that wasnt frightend half to death of him
and heaven help them both when that happened. he didnt scare her in the least she kissed him and pulled away before he had a chance to react,
she didnt know why she did it Inuyashas eyes flew open what in the hell did you do that for?"

sorry you just looked like you needed to be kissed. They might have stayed there awhile if they hadnt heard the sound of someone
clearing their throat, suikotsu was standing near the porch. I brought you some groceries miss Higarashi I'll just
leave them in the kitchen, thank you Suikotsu its very kind of you. he turned and looked at her I warned you about inuyasha
he said in a low voice. I know you did but...Suikotsus eyes widened as he looked over her shoulder she turned her head to
see Inuyasha approaching them very slowly, I see you can move again?, yes babe he answerd to her mortification i finally
got my strengh back. His words seemed to have a double meaning he reached out and plucked a long blade of grass from her hair
dropping it to the ground, as he placed his arm around her. Kagome saw the buckboard disapprear with a sinking heart
he didnt know why he did it, why he made certain suikotsu left with the wrong impresion, actually he did know why
he didnt want her to marry a rancher he knew it was foolish he didnt want to see her... watch her grow fat with
another mans child that thought stopped him completely it was time for him to get away from the ranch away from edo.
what did it matter who she married?, it didn't not at all but some how he already felt like she was his. you
know before the sunsets on edo everybody will think you and I, I dont give a damn what they think,"

During the next few days the women of edo came to the cabin alone or with guests. bringing cakes,bread and smoked meats,
As well as fresh vegetables. they arrived each and everyone of them hoping to find Kagome rolling in the grass like Suikotsu had told
had kagome known that is why they came was to gather gossip yes she did did she care no not really, but she charmed
them all. pouring cup after cup of tea, praising every sweet pastry and loaf of bread that past under her nose, she
asked for resipes for the veteables. Inuyasha always made brief and memorable appearances whats for dinner babe? he came through
shirtless of course. sorry I Didnt know you had company Kagome had to bite her lip to keep from shouting the devil you didnt!

I m leaving tomarrow he said Solemnly still refusing to step aside, his arms were crossed over his chest as he blocked her path.
Tomarrow really? really Inuyasha said Stepping aside for her to brush past him, as soon as I put you on the stage.
Im not going anywhere, yes you are your going home, I most certainly am not they could stand there all day and
not finish this argument. If I have to tie you up and throw you on the back of the buckboard with your bags I will he
turned away from her Kagome stood in the middle of the room speechless For the first time in her life. She couldnt go home not yet.
Then Inuyasha stalked into the room scowling, pulled her against him with a low curse and kissed her. This was not a kiss on
the cheek, This was a kiss that locked lips to hers and held her tight to his chest she could bairly breath. His mouth was
strong and demanding and then something changed. He still held her but not so tightly, his lips still pressed against hers
she wrapped her arms around Inuyashas waist then he pulled away. He had the strangest look in his amber eyes unsure of what just
happened. Bankotsu stood in the doorway I brought over the buckboard as you asked you sure you dont need me to drive?,
Ill do it Inuyasha said coldly. sure will hate to see you leave Miss Higarashi...Kagome stared at Inuyash, he could smell the tears
getting ready to fall but she held them back. Another one of your performances you saw him coming and that is why you kissed me?" you
must be proud of yourself for making me think you cared, Im not going anywhere bankotsu she said softly if you want to leave then leave.
Ill stay in town till Sango comes back.you will be on that stage, Im not Kagome snapped and you cant make me your not my keeper,
my Father or my Husband. as Kagome stormed out of the cabin she finally let the tears fall, what ever had driven him to go back in the cabin
and kiss her? where had the un controlable urge come from? he knew she believed the kiss to be another one of his plots
to ruin her reputation an embrace to startle Bankotsu nothing more, he would allow her to believe that was grateful in fact
that she did even if his heart was breaking this was for the best,he had no explanation for the act otherwise none at all.
but he couldnt shake the memory of the kiss it was like being caught in a storm of lightning coursing through his body,
the thunder in his heart he had never experienced anything like it before. The feeling of losing control his past exexspearance with
women left him void of emotion but Kagome was all emotion he only to look at her face to know what she was feeling right now.
She was angry, hurt but there was a twinkle in her eyes he didnt like it not at all, she was up to something.

she hadent begged him to stay since they left the cabin, what are you up to, I dont know what your talking about
what makes you think Im up to something." your going home." I suppose eventually Ill go home but not now,
thats not what i said Kagome. well what will you do ride with me the whole way? you put me on the stage
Ill just get off at the first stop, will you ride all the way there with me? will you carry me to my house
hand me to my father like i was some sort of criminal, what business is it of yours where I go like I said you are not my keeper.
I will go where I choose, you really should go home. Thats not your concern is it,? I was a fool to think you really cared but it was all
a game to you and I thought Inu had honor I guess I was wrong, I've decided to wait at the hotel Till sango returns do you have a problem
with that? they road the rest of the way to town in silence.


will the stage be on time? last week it was an hour late Jakotsu answerd, I wont be on it Inuyasha so give up." If you put me on
it Ill kick and scream and Ill be back on the street before it can move ten feet, she was smiling when she diliverd her threat.
Inuyasha looked at her a ticket for the stage and a length of rope Inuyasha turned and walked away. jakotsu was concernd about
what was happening are you alright? as he placed his hand on kagomes shoulder, as well as can be expected, I guess Inuyasha
is determined to get rid of me . why I thought Yuka replyed I mean I would just die if a man talked to me that way."
why is he making you leave? because he's a pig headed bully...whos to say why men do what they do?.

outside Inuyasha was surrounded by a half a dozen men Kagome knew something was wrong as she ran towards them stop it!"
she yelled as she pushed her way through, what do you think your doing?!" Kagome grabed the rifle from the frount of the buckboard
let him go she screamed, now four men looked at her back off Lady one of them said this dosent concern you, i said let him go!"
come on sweetheart you know you cant use that thing, your gonna hurt someone if you not careful, yeah you if you dont let him go
this is the winchester 73 a most effective center fire repeating rifle its also called the 44-40 or 44 caliber
kagome dropped the lever and pulled it back up my cousin sango taught me to shoot do you feel lucky asshole. everyone paled

He burned Toga Takahashis barn," Im certain you mistaken, Inuyasha didnt burn anything. he was seen riding away on that
damn black stallion of his another man yelled. it was durring the storm, then I know your man is mistaken Inuyasha was with me
all that night he didnt go anywhere.so your claiming Inuyasha didnt leave the cabin that night even as you slept? naraku spoke up.
we werent sleeping at all that night and i can tell you he didnt go anywhere, they didnt care if Inuyasha was Innocent
or not they wanted to get rid of him, and would do so with no more regret then they might squash a bug. so your willing to swear
in frount of the whole town that you and Inuyasha have been living there in sin." I never said that but you believe what you want
If thats what you want to believe but the only way your going to hurt him is to kill me first and how will that look for your
village a heartless village that hangs innocent men on a whim and young mothers are shot down in the street you may try to keep
it secret but Sango will know and it will spread like wild fire, soon she had the croud in the palm of her hand there was only one
person not swayed Naraku walked to the frount and prepared to slap the horse's, what about my baby Naraku stopped the Mob stared at her
there was shock in the crowd, even Inuyasha looked down at her with an unreadable fire in his eyes if you hang him what will happen
to our baby, what will Sango say,Suikotsu spoke up lets think about this now keep are wits about us if she swears Inuyasha was home
that night, I have to tell you to cut him down, Naraku stepped into the wagon just cant keep your hands off the human women can you?
knocked up sangos Cousin now were going to have to watch you marry the pretty little thing don't seem fair.

Your crazy Kagome Id rather hang, you know Naraku said we would be doing Sango and Miroku a real disservice if wer didnt take care of this
pronto preacher? you available this afternoon? the minister nodded, that really not necessary theres no hury, nonsense theres no
reason to delay this" five guns were trained on Inuyasha only this time they were leading him to a much different fate


Kagome paced the small room, Id much rather wait for Sango she said to no one in particular...And give Inuyasha Takahashi
a chance to disappear Yuka spoke up that wouldnt be right Kagome, it would have been right to wait for Miroku and Sango
they would have known what to do but it wasnt going to be allowed might as well make the best of it. It appears the whole village
will be present for my wedding she said with more then a trace of amusement" woudnt a reception Afterword be Aapporpriate"?
She turnded questioning eyes to the women around her, Yeah something outside in the field behind the church surly we could put something together
some kind of party punch and sandwiches maybe some music we'll see what we can do.


THE Church was full and every man in the room was armed the frount pew was filled with men their six shooters and rifles
traind on her groom a shootgun wedding with the entire town in attendance shops closed down the stage was quickly hurried through
even the black smith was silent was this a wedding or funeral even though she felt like a princess Inuyasha looked very little like
prince charming at the moment, she could feel anger radiating from him like the heat from a fire, Inuyasha leaned over and whisperd,
Ill get you for this little girl the minister falterd a bit but continued, this Is your falt mr Takahashi, now be quiet and pay attention to the
ceremony, Ill strangle you with my bare hands if its the last thing i do, no you wont Kagome answerd him. Inuyasha? the minister Interrupted
I do?...Do I have a choise? he looked at the men with the guns, I guess i do the mimister repeated the oath to the bride and kagome was
more responsive then her groom and then the minister pronounced them man and wife. you may kiss the bride, your supposed to lift the veil and kiss me
she whisperd, Ive done all im going to do, the room was silent as everyone waited a little kiss on the cheek will suffice and so he did
he gave Kagome what she obviously didnt expect he wrapped his arms around her lowerd his lips to hers and gave her a searing kiss that rocked her
very soul and his as well and then her words came to him its much more Interesting to give them what they least expect and so he did the
guns in the frount pew lowerd and still he kissed her, the minister cleard his throat and still he kissed her men in the back rose to get a better
look and were jerked back into their seats by their wives and still Inuyasha kissed her when he finally released her Kagome took a breath
and Inuyasha gave her a Devilish grin. Inuyasha decided his wife was right it really was more fun to give people what they least expected
but he knew it wasnt the only reason he kissed her, he kissed her because he wanted to, he kissed her because he needed to, In on
quick motion Inuyasha picked her up and walked with long strides away from the minister, this comes later Yasha your supposed to walk me...
shut up woman you are my wife now, and you will do as i say and if i want to cary you out of the church then...Ihavent had a chance to explane
my plan. plan? this is all part of a plan? well in a way,then Naraku walked up at least let me kiss the bride he spoke up with a grin.
the man lowerd his face to kagome even as she tried to move away from him but it wasnt neecessary before he could touch her with his lips
Naraku went flying backwards and landed on his ass in the dirt he barely had time to catch his breath when Inuyasha was lifting him
by the throat, touch my mate again Ill kill you he had the attention of everyone there but no one came forward, Inuyasha heard whispers
Naraku tryed to kiss Lady Kagome, that Naraku never had any Manners, Inuyasha took care of him good and then Kagome was by his side
as she glared at his terrified face trying to decide weather to hit him herself, you can let him go Yasha he didnt mean any harm
he's just an Ill mannerd oaf.