InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Demon Sense ❯ The House of Inu ( Chapter 5 )

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in this story. These characters are from InuYasha, created and owned by Rumiko Takahashi.

 

 

 

Demon Sense

By Ender_kb

 

Chapter 5: The House of Inu

 

Kagome had been hoping for too much. She had reality strike her in the face a little too hard for her own good. InuYasha left. Again. He had been there for two days and that was that.

 

It turned out to be perfect timing though. The morning after he had left, Sango showed up at Kagome's door.

 

“What are you doing tomorrow afternoon, Kagome?” Sango inquired politely.

 

“I have class until eleven, but after that I'm free. Why?”

 

“I was wondering if you would be so kind as to accompany me to the Dog House?”

 

“What? What do you need me for?”

 

“The occupants seem sketchy to me. I want you to come and see if you sense anything. I've been making a few visits the past week and haven't found anything, but I know something's up. I just need the right equipment.” Sango said with a sly smirk in Kagome's direction.

 

“Is that all I am to you now; equipment?” Kagome responded with a raised brow.

 

“Come on Kagome, please? I really think you could find something. We've got to uncover these demons.”

 

“Alright, alright. I'll come with you.”

 

~

 

Kagome found herself on the front steps of the largest home in Tokyo the next day. The pillars framing the door held up the house with God-like strength. Kagome couldn't even dream of wrapping her arms around the entire pillar. She'd be lucky if she could get them halfway around.

 

“You ready?” Sango asked.

 

Kagome turned her head from the giant pillar to Sango's questioning face. “Yeah, I don't feel anything yet.” She confessed.

 

“That's alright. It'll happen sooner or later, I just know it.” Sango frowned at the door. It opened slowly, most likely from the weight of it. A short little man opened the door. He was holding a staff that had two heads carved at the top. His face was shaped funny, but Kagome made no mention of it.

 

“Miss Sango, the Master is expecting you. Just like every other day this week.” The last sentence went unheard by both women at the door. The little man opened the door wider to allow the two in. He took them to a room that looked like a study.

 

Kagome opened her senses as wide as possible. She wanted to be extremely sensitive to be sure she didn't miss anything. If Sango thought there was something here, then she wanted to make it known. Sango was rarely wrong about her hunches.

 

A young girl stood at the side of the desk that was in front of them. The chair was turned so they could not see who occupied it, but Kagome knew someone was there. Kagome examined the girl a bit. She could be no older than 18. Her long black hair framed her young face well. She looked innocent, but Kagome saw a hint of something in her demeanor. Like she had been through something terrible and it made her stronger.

 

The chair moved and Kagome could see an arm.

 

“What more do you seek here, Miss Sango?” the person said simply. A man hid behind that chair, an older man, an intelligent man.

 

“I wish to explore your mansion again.”

 

“Haven't you done that enough? Were you not satisfied with the last few times you've been here?”

 

“I'm sorry if this inconveniences you, but I have brought another along this time. Please, allow me this one last time and I'll be out of your hair.” At this, the man turned the chair to see who this other person was. Kagome was faced with a well groomed man, and a fairly handsome man at that. His stare made her a bit uncomfortable. She looked at him then moved her gaze to his desk.

 

“I will allow this only because I have nothing to hide. Proceed.” Then the man turned in his chair once again to face the large window behind him.

 

The two women left and went upstairs to the top floor to start there search.

 

“Is he the owner of the house?”

 

“Yes. That was Shesshoumaru. He sends me the wrong vibes. I know he's hiding something. I just need to find that something.”

 

“But he's freely allowing you to search his property and multiple times at that. He seems rather comfortable with it really. It may not be demons that he's hiding.”

 

The women looked everywhere for some sign of demon inhabitants. So far…nothing. Kagome kept her senses maxed out. She felt nothing. They had searched the entire top floor and were halfway through with the third when Kagome felt a pinch in her stomach. She gasped.

 

“What is it?” Sango said quickly.

 

“I felt something, but it was small.” Kagome tried to concentrate harder.

 

“Was it a demon?”

 

“I don't know. Let's keep searching. Maybe it will come again.”

 

“…Okay.”

 

Kagome and Sango were just finishing up the underground floor when a thought had occurred to her.

 

“So have you guys got anything on that loose demon yet?”

 

“No, but they keep telling us that he's priority one. I'm not so sure. He hasn't been bothering anything yet, so I think we can afford to bark up other trees; like this one, perhaps.”

 

“I see. I've been keeping my senses open for him and I haven't gotten anything yet, so…I don't know. Hopefully he'll show up somewhere.” Kagome finished with a small smile.

 

They had gone through the entire mansion and nothing else happened. Kagome knew what she felt though. She urged Sango to keep the case open. They reentered the study.

 

“Sir.” Sango said firmly.

 

“Did you find what you came for?”

 

“I believe I have enough to continue keeping this case open.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

“Yes. I will be bringing Miss Kagome with me more often. I hope this is okay with you.”

 

Seshoumaru lingered on Kagome's figure a moment then said it was fine. The women left with the little man's steps at their heels.

 

“'Til next time, Miss Sango.” He said with a smug look upon his face.

 

They got into the car a drove off.

 

“I don't feel that went very well.” Kagome said, disappointed.

 

“A pinch is enough for me. We'll just keep going back until we find something. We'll have to start coming randomly so he won't be expecting it.”

 

Kagome sighed. She knew what she felt, but at the same time something felt wrong. Not wrong like something was wrong with the house, but like they shouldn't be messing with it. She felt like they should leave the House of Inu alone.

 

~

 

The next few days at school went by quickly. She was able to avoid Koutatsu easily enough mostly because he didn't seem to want to bother her.

 

`InuYasha must have given him a fright.' Kagome thought.

 

Kagome's friends didn't seem to know about what had happened either. She didn't divulge the information. She thought it would be better if they didn't know. She didn't want them to worry.

 

~

 

Every day had gone by normally with the exception of InuYasha not being around. She painted after classes and practiced her slingshot at night after dinner. The rain had tried to stop her every night, but she did it anyway. She figured that it made her better; if she had to be perfect in the elements then she would be more than perfect in perfect conditions. She was right.

 

Kagome had gone out one afternoon to beat the rain. She steadied herself and her breathing. She aimed long and small and released the sling. She followed the pebble and watched it glide gracefully and strong to the center of the target. She did that, what felt like a hundred more times and then jumped for joy at her precision and accuracy.

 

“Good job.” A voice to her left had said.

 

She paused in her celebration to gaze upon him. She wished she could see him more often. She wished she knew where he was so she could at least surprise him for once.

 

“You know we can't have that. What if someone follows you?” InuYasha argued when Kagome voiced her thoughts.

 

“I know. I just…miss you is all.”

 

“Hey, at least I come to visit. Otherwise you wouldn't see me whatsoever.”

 

“True.”

 

“So, uh, done anything interesting the last few days?” InuYasha asked nonchalantly.

 

“Not really. Just school and homework. Oh and Sango took me to the House of Inu to investigate some demon lead.”

 

“That's interesting. Did you find anything?”

 

“No, but I did feel a little pinch. That's why Sango wants to keep the case open.”

 

InuYasha coughed, “Really? I see. Well, I hope it goes well for you.”

 

“Thanks,” Kagome replied suspiciously, “So how's your shelter holding up? Anyone suspicious hanging around yet?”

 

“I sensed a couple people a few days ago,” InuYasha said carelessly, “but, uh…they probably won't be coming back.”

 

“You really feel safe there? Are you sure you should stay there for so long? I don't think you should be so far away. I really think you should come back here.”

 

“Everything's fine. Nothing's going to happen to me and no one will find out.”

 

“How do you know, InuYasha?”

 

“Because I made sure of it.”

 

“How? I need to know InuYasha. They'll find you eventually.”

 

“No they won't.”

 

“How do you know this?”

 

InuYasha growled, “Because my brother won't allow it!”

 

“Br-Brother? I didn't know you had a brother? Who is he? Where is he?”

 

“Kagome, just stop. I don't want you getting any more involved in this than you already are. You've done enough snooping with your friend. You two just need to leave it alone.”

 

“Are you talking about Sango?” Then realization struck Kagome, “You…You're staying at the House of Inu, aren't you?”

 

“Kagome, just leave it alone.”

 

“Tell me InuYasha. I can't help you if I don't know anything.”

 

“If you know anything, Kagome, then you'll be in danger yourself.”

 

“I can take care of myself.”

 

They argued with each other while walking to the shed and down the steep steps to the art studio. InuYasha sat on the cot exhausted from Kagome's questions. Kagome stood defiantly in front of him, towering over him to give the image of intimidation. It did not seem to work well.

 

“Kagome, we've already been over this. If the D.A. found out that you've been helping me all this time and you knew that the House of Inu was involved, your family would be in a whole lot of trouble.”

 

“Aha! So you are staying at the House of Inu. I knew it.”

 

“You're not going to give up, are you?”

 

“InuYasha, I want to help. If the House of Inu is involved then I can keep the D.A. from investigating it so fervently. Admit it; I can help.” She sat next to him on the cot and gazed intently into his eyes.

 

InuYasha looked into her eyes for a moment then sighed and leaned back against the wall.

 

“The owner of the House of Inu is my brother, Shesshomaru. We've never gotten along. He hates me just as much as every other demon that's out there.”

 

“Then why is he allowing you to stay there?”

 

“I told him that if he didn't help me then I would give the D.A. enough reason to tear his place apart. They would find out about his involvement with the demons and he would be gone. It took a lot longer to convince him than that, but I know the way he works.”

 

“Why are other demons accepting his help if they hate half-demons?”

 

“Oh no, he's full demon. He's only my half brother.” Kagome nodded in understanding, “He has so many demons seeking his help it's hard to keep them hidden and under control. The reason you felt something when you were there was because one of the little demons got a little outta control. Shesshomaru was very hard on him when he found out. I kinda felt sorry for the little fox demon.”

 

“We were so wrong about you.” Kagome said almost to herself.

 

“Who was wrong about me?”

 

“Oh, uh…not you, but, well humans that know about demons, we all thought that all demons were detectible. Not just by magic or feeling, but just by sight. We never thought that demons could look normal. From recent events though; you, Kikyo, Shesshomaru…there could be demons all around us and we don't even know it.

“I don't understand though. If demons are living among us, then why aren't they trying to harm us, take over and all that?”

 

“Haven't you learned that yet? Not all demons are evil. Most of us just want to have a life like the humans lead. Some people are friends with demons and don't even know it.”

 

“So how are these demons able to hide their appearance? Do they have powers like you?”

 

“Keh, no. My gift is a rare one. Most demons that live out here just look human, they just have demonic powers. Others can charm themselves into looking human. It's different than my power. My power can last forever, but charms work for a limited time. Some demons have other demons create charms for them. Shesshomaru uses a charm from the fox demon I mentioned earlier. His name's Shippo. He's the farthest thing from evil.”

 

“Wow, there's so much we don't know. It's no wonder the D.A. always wants demons alive, but that's hard to come by. They want to find out how you guys do things, how you're powers work. Now they need to find out how they can disguise themselves, that's why they want you. I think they're scared that there are more of you out there, hiding right under our noses.”

 

“Does that scare you, Kagome?” InuYasha said with a furrowed brow. She turned her head to look at him and smiled.

 

“No, because I know that you'll protect me.”

 

They both looked up toward the ceiling as they heard the heavy rain start to pour. The rain could not damper the feelings they had for one another. Although they knew how the other felt it was still hard to show their feelings. It only came out on rare occasions.

 

“InuYasha? I've been meaning to ask you; have you heard anything about Kikyo?”

 

“No. I think she knows well enough to stay away from me.”

 

“I'm more worried about the strings she seems to be able to pull. What if she knows a demon that's staying at the House of Inu as well? She might be able to get to you. She's already somehow gotten a hold of the D.A. by whomever she's working with. We should find out who it is.”

 

“Do you think your friend Sango would tell you who tipped them off about me?”

 

“I don't see why not. She's trusted me with more sensitive matters.”

 

~

 

Sango and Kagome were heading to the House of Inu again to do their biweekly walk around. Kagome felt something was wrong with Sango. Sango seemed a little withdrawn.

 

“Sango, is anything wrong? You seem a little off today.”

 

“Oh no. I'm fine.”

 

“Alright.”

 

They reached the mansion and started searching the grounds. They had done it so often that they had a very tight and thorough routine. Sango was searching the perimeter of the house while Kagome was strolling, stretching her senses, but not concentrating on whether she felt anything or not.

 

Again their search was fruitless, but Sango still remained determined. She still felt that something was there. Kagome was the only one that knew her feeling was correct. Sango took Kagome home. When she stopped in front of Kagome's house Kagome remained in the car.

 

“Sango? Can I ask you something?”

 

“Sure.”

 

“Have you found that loose demon yet?”

 

Sango stiffened at the question, “No. It's never taken so long to find a demon before. I wonder if he's left the area completely.”

 

“How did you find out about him?”

 

“It was anonymous. Most of the anonymous tips are false alarms. We get a lot of them, but they even gave us an address so we thought we'd check it out.”

 

“I see.” Kagome was disappointed. She opened the door and started to get out.

 

“Kagome,” Sango called, “I need to tell you something.”

 

“What's that?”

 

“You know the D.A. really appreciates all of your help, right?”

 

“Of course. I'm glad to help.”

 

“It's just, finding that demon is taking so long. I found someone else to help out.”

 

“You did?”

 

“Yeah. I'd like you two to meet. Maybe work out a strategy to find the demon. I was afraid you'd be mad at me for finding someone else to help.”

 

“No, not at all,” Kagome said with a fake smile, “will this person be helping with the House of Inu case as well?”

 

“Hey, that's a great idea Kagome. Ya. I'll see ya in a few days okay.”

 

Kagome got out of the car and watched as Sango drove off. `Idiot. Idiot. Idiot. Now how am supposed to keep them from finding out?'

 

What was she going to tell InuYasha? Will she be able to warn him before she meets this other person? Kagome was worried, scared. She didn't know what this person's powers were. What if they could sense demons just like she could? Kagome had to figure out what she was going to do and fast.

 

 

 

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OMG!! Who is this mystery person? Will they find InuYasha? Who is Kikyo working for?

So many things coming out. So little time to get them written down and posted for you to read them. Don't worry, I won't stop until this story is finished.

 

Lots of Love for my readers and reviewers!

 

Ender

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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