InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Chemical Romance ❯ Enter Kouga ( Chapter 9 )

Ritalin_writer: If you're wondering about the whole authors note in the last chapter I was just really hyper. And if you're wondering Chocobo's don't actually taste like chicken…They taste like turkey.

 

DemonGirl-Setsuna: *Ear still twitching in annoyance* Oh the hyper-wolf bitch from God knows where is back! So, who is glaring at Inuyasha? Answer me Rit, or no more snacks for you!

 

Ritalin_writer: Aw! That's totally not fair! Using my love for junk food against me! That's really mean. Besides it all gets explained in this chapter anyway!

 

 

DemonGirl-Setsuna: Alright, but my room-mate; Vaya, ate my last Swiss-roll last night, and I only have one nutty-bar left, I might split it with you… If you're good!

 

Ritalin_writer: You're really being a bitch right now but oh well…On with the story!

 

~~~Last time~~~

“You would be too if you just held someone coated in blood! Besides I just drove from my job with my boss in the car at top speed I don't even have my driver permit yet!” she yelled defensively.

 

“Um, Kagome?”

 

The two turned as they were being watched by an entire mob of people, cops and three other people they were going to have to answer too. One of which was glaring slightly at the dog eared man….

~~~Now~~~

 

“You there!”

 

Kagome and Inuyasha turned their attention to a cop that had his gun pointed right at Inuyasha. Confused beyond all reason Kagome looked to Inuyasha for an explanation but he only stared at the cop.

 

“You're under arrest for killing an officer! Regardless if you saved the city from this giant monster you are still held accountable for his death.”

 

Inuyasha curled his lip, baring abnormally large fangs at the man that recoiled slightly but his gun never wavered.

 

“Now wait just a minute.” Kagome interrupted only to have the fire arm designated towards her. Inuyasha's eyes were slightly tinted pink as his demonic blood raged viciously within at the notion that this mere mortal was threatening what he had claimed.

 

The man seemed to notice the slight change in expression and he wisely backed away placing a bit more distance between himself and the blood coated dog eared man not knowing this wouldn't save him in the least if he chose to strike.

 

“Kagome,” Inuyasha's strained voice brought Kagome's gaze back to him. His hair was shadowing his face and his shoulders quivering as he spoke to her.

 

“Souta and some little kid are still up there. They're safe but he's injured.” He ground out and Kagome caught a glimpse of the deranged crimson that was slowly creeping into his eyes again.

 

“No Inuyasha don't change! Whatever happened we can fight it—” She gasped as he suddenly leapt the wind rushing up so abruptly it made her cover her face because of the debris he kicked up.

 

He didn't bother to say anything as he disappeared, shouts echoing after him but unable to stop him.

 

However he forgot to reclaim the fragments of his Tetsusiaga and didn't stay long enough to see as a few of the scattered officers picked up the fragments after the giant ogre's body deteriorated right before their eyes leaving only a massive skeleton.

 

Kagome looked at where he'd taken off to before turning back to the officer who was still clutching the gun and looking dumbfounded. A scowl formed on her face and her pent up anger at Inuyasha's refusal to allow her to help him was unleashed on this poor man.

 

“Well don't just stand there! Go and get my little brother!”

 

“Yeah but—”

 

“JUST DO IT!!”

 

The officer scurried off towards the trucks as they called the paramedics and the helicopter to scout for survivors.

 

Half an hour later Souta was lowered to the ground on a stretcher, his breathing was laborious and the bleeding had soaked through the cloth he'd tied over his injury.

 

Buyo had shown up during that time, unscathed and Kagome couldn't even begin to imagine how the feline had managed to escape.

 

Rin was alright other than a few scrapes, scratches and mild trauma, for which she was also sent to the hospital for.

 

Kagome intended to go and follow in the ambulance, but the officer that had pointed his gun at her had not given her that sanction and forced her to go to the police station for questioning.

 

Finding herself in a dimly lit room Kagome's brow twitched, hands clasped in her lap as she tried with every ounce of self restraint not to jump across the table and strangle the police officer and his investigator.

 

“I'll tell you one more time,” she said her voice resounding the anger and restraint she was utilizing at this moment. “I don't know where he is.”

 

The officer slammed his hand flat on the table, causing her to jump upon impact.

 

“Bullshit! You two were hugging in the middle of a crime scene and you expect me to believe that you don't have any ties with that man?!”

 

Kagome growled sounding much like a female Inuyasha herself. “You asked me if I knew where he was not if I had any ties with him!”

 

The investigator whose name Kagome didn't recall during the session folded his hands nonchalantly and rested his chin on his knuckles.

 

“Miss Higurashi, you are a well respected woman I am sure, but every bit of information you give us is vital to our investigation. Since you have some tie to this man you are unfortunately guilty by association and therefore I must advise you to tell us everything you know.”

 

“I just lost my home, my brother's hurt to the point he might not survive. Even if he did there's no guarantee that he'll be able to walk again and what's worse I'm being questioned about a guy that I've only been with for four days!” her outburst startled the two men.

 

“I never believed a Higurashi to get into flings like that…”

 

(A/N: lets do it again 3…2…1…)

 

A chair went flying through the air felling the investigator who landed in a baffled disgruntled heap on the floor. His nose was either broken or snapped because there was a definite split in the appendage.

 

“Miss Higurashi! Your actions can be followed by a lawsuit! Do you have any idea what you've gotten yourself into?!” The officer hollered only to be pushed back by an unrelenting woman.

 

“Yes but I can also file for harassment charges because though I am here for questioning on an allegation that withstands the constitution, the constitution doesn't mention demon activity so the rule is inevitably nullified, you are keeping me here against my will and sessions are only allowed to go an hour to two hours tops before you are required to release the alleged! I may be just a scientist but you paper pushing know it alls always think the publics dumber than you! So in your face!”

 

“Well you guys are taking care of women the wrong way again.” The deep masculine voice that entered the room caused Kagome's rant to halt abruptly to turn towards it.

 

She was now staring a well tanned man with hair almost as long as her own, probably longer because it was tied in a high ponytail. His eyes were a bright cobalt blue mixed with light gray. He was a few inches taller than her and he either was married, gay or had fashion sense because no man in their right mind wore designer clothing…

 

His ears caught her eye as she noticed the unnatural point to them but then again cosmetics these days did whatever they wanted with every part of the human body so…

 

“Are you into cosplay or something?” she inquired pointing to his ears. “What're you supposed to be an elf?”

 

He chuckled light heartedly and the sound seemed to waver for a moment.

 

“Nope though that has come across my mind a few times, anyway I'm Kouga Yozu pleased to meet you Miss Higurashi.” He actually bowed at the waist and Kagome suddenly felt like she was in the 18th century again.

 

He wore a personally fitted Armoni suit, obviously imported.

 

“Now if you'll follow me please I'll take you to the hospital where your brother is being treated.” He said pleasantly and Kagome was, to say the least, dumbfounded but followed…

 

But not before catching a glimpse of a brown tail waving nonchalantly behind him as he turned his back to her.

 

Instantaneous reaction was…

 

Grab for the appendage and pet it to see if it was real. But then after affects set in when she realized it was and she jumped a foot away.

 

“Kouga! You can't just take a suspect when we're in the middle of an investigation!” The investigator said clutching his nose as he hobbled to the counter where he grabbed a few napkins.

 

Kouga's expression was dull and uncaring as he stared at the two men. “I'd say this talk was just about over. Unless you were hoping to have something else broken….”

 

The men were silenced and the police officer began to assist the other man as Kagome and Kouga walked out.

 

“Sorry about that I sort of lost it…” Kagome said tentatively knowing she should have been more professional about the entire situation. But evidently stress was catching up with her.

 

Kouga waved his hand in a fashion that dismissed it completely. “It's alright they had it coming, some guys here treat women improperly and cause more harm then help in most cases. And if you're wondering I'm a wolf demon.” He explained with such a casual manner that Kagome actually felt at ease with him as they walked into the cool dusk air and entered the parking lot where his car was parked.

 

He drove a shiny black convertible that she couldn't help but run her hands along the sleek interior. The inside smelled as if it had never been used before.

 

“Like it?” he asked as he adjusted himself in the driver's seat.

 

“Yeah, I don't have a car of my own mainly because I wouldn't have anywhere to put it and if I could I'd get one like this but in blue.”

 

He laughed lightly. “Yeah, it's a rental.”

 

Kagome giggled nervously as she put her seat belt on.

 

Now driving with a wolf at the wheel didn't prove to be as hazardous as she thought. Well at least compared to her driving…

 

He swerved through the streets with ease and stopped before reaching the traffic lights and he actually managed to stay in one lane.

 

However Kagome was staring absently out the window too absorbed in her own failing life to commend his skills. Watching as it slowly began to rain, the pitter patter of the droplets smacking the windshield driving her further into her depression.

 

An angel is crying…An angel is crying for someone…An angel is crying for those that are hurt…But who was that angel?

 

She hadn't even noticed the slow stream of tears that had begun to trail down her face until a hand approached her face, knocking her out of her stupor. The hand held out a finger, catching and rubbing away the tear and she found herself staring at the wolf demon.

 

“Don't cry, it's making me sad too…” he murmured and he sounded earnest enough that Kagome tried to calm herself down.

 

“So, mind telling me why you're mixed up with demons?” the inquiry only vaguely reached her and she turned to him a bit as she contemplated what really happened to her life.

 

“It looks like I'm destined to have something to do with demons. All of the women in my family as far as I know have had some ties with them.” She said languidly as if digging through the memories was a tiresome ordeal she didn't feel like excavating.

 

He dared sneak a peek at her from the corner of his eye before returning his attention to the road and towards their destination.

 

Soon they pulled into the large parking lot of St. Nanaimo hospital. The hustle and bustle seemed to put Kouga a bit on edge because his usually motionless tail was now waving erratically and Kagome recalled at least a few things about canine behavior. The tip of his tail was frequently twitching portraying that he was agitated and wary about the situation.

 

She tenderly put a hand on his arm and even through the fabric she felt his muscles flex at her touch. He visibly calmed as they walked into the human infested lobby, Kagome half expected to see demons working and being treated with everyone else.

 

She soon realized that walking with a man with a tail proved to gain a lot of attention and even with her hand resting on his arm the wolf demon by her side was growing a little more anxious. His arm either instinctively wrapped over her shoulder, almost possessive as they walked up to the receptionist who didn't look up at first.

 

“Excuse me, a boy by the name of Souta Higurashi was taken here hours ago correct?” Kagome asked the blonde woman seated at the computer mindlessly taking notes and handing folders to passing doctors and nurses.

 

“Let me check…” she trailed off as she typed erratically on her computer as the two awaited the information.

 

“Yep, he's been taken into the Intensive care unit. I'm afraid however only family members are allowed to see him. The mother has already come.” She said eyeing Kouga and knowing he was in no way blood relation.

 

“It's alright I'll wait in the car if you want.” He offered as he took a step back and in doing so Kagome noticed he grew a bit tenser with the lack of contact.

 

Kagome shook her head and tried to smile at him. He was kinder than Inuyasha had ever been in the four days she'd known him. “No that's alright but thank you Kouga, I hope to see you again soon.”

 

He smirked some of the tension dissipating in his body and he seemed to deflate. “Ciao and I hope your brothers alright.” He said with a farewell wave before disappearing in the crowd.

 

“Boyfriend?” the receptionist asked a fiendish smirk applied to her face as her green eyes trailed after the tailed man.

 

“Funny though, you don't look like a furry.”

 

Kagome's face was bright red as she entered the elevator the cheesy music that always played was barely audible to her ears as she worried about her brother's condition. The figure she was so used to seeing, all happy and mischievous and now remembering the sight of him at the scene of their demolished apartment…

 

An angel is crying…An angel is crying for someone…An angel is crying for those that are hurt…Am I that angel?

 

“Why? What have we ever done to attract demons? Is it some kind of curse?” she muttered, head lowered as the machine dinged to alert her she had reached her destination.

 

`Room 901' was what the receptionist had written on a spare sheet of crumpled paper.

 

A nurse walked out looking pleasant and artificial as most of the nurses did. “Excuse me? Is this where Souta Higurashi is?” Kagome asked not wanting to barge in on the wrong room.

 

“No I'm sorry this isn't. May I ask why?”

 

Kagome was very much confused as she looked down at the slip of paper she'd been handed. Then it dawned on her.

 

“Boy am I stupid or what? Never mind sorry for the trouble.” Walking back to the corridor where the elevators were she turned the paper in her hands turning the nine into a six.

 

“It was 106. Man I can't seem to do anything lately.”

 

Again the elevator sounded her floor and she moved into the sterile white area. Walking seemed to take forever, the many doors and people walking in almost slow motion. As if time had slowed down to torment her and she had no control over it at all. She couldn't press the fast forward or the play button here to make things back to normal.

 

Normal.

 

Normal had been getting up every morning and going to work. Normal had been afternoons with Sango and talking mindlessly like they had in college. Normal was going home and finding that Souta had raided the kitchen again and had stayed up later then he should. That was all normal. Now what did they have? She'd been nearly killed, taken to her apartment for three days under the care of a dog demon, going to work and finding out that one of their new coworkers was an up and coming con artist and now a giant demon attacking her home as if that had been it's target.

 

With a heavy sigh Kagome found herself at room 106, her heart skipped a beat as she contemplated what she might find upon entering. Her brother with stubs where his leg used to be, or worse he was dead?

 

With a lump welling in her throat she twisted the cold metal knob, not knowing what she would find on the other side…

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Ritalin_writer: Well now we've met Kouga and he's already warming up to Kagome isn't that Ironic…I bet you're wondering what happened to the Tetsusiaga aren't you? Inuyasha left without it OMG! Well you won't know for a bit but either way it's great to know readers review every once and a while I'd appreciate it if it happened more often.