InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Destined Love ❯ Stress Relief & jealousy ( Chapter 15 )

Chapter 15 – Stress Relief & Jealousy


They had decided to set up camp some time ago since Sesshomaru had yet to return and the silence was driving Kagome insane.
“Will someone say SOMETHING please? This is driving me insane.” She practically whined.
“Say what?” was the Hanyou’s rough reply, “That bastard kissed you, I’m gunna rip his fucking face off when he gets back!” he growled out.
“Not before I do mutt face! He touched my woman!” Kouga yelled jumping to his feet and facing the irritated Hanyou.
“She ain’t your woman you mangy wolf! Get that through your thick skull would ya!” Inuyasha yelled straight in his face.
“Guys,” she said softly but was ignored.“Of course she’s my woman,” he said grinning, “She has been since we fought the Birds of Paradise.”
“Guys…” she tried again and was yet again ignored, she began to twitch.
“Like hell you bastard! Kagome’s been with me since she came here! There ain’t no way she’s your woman! And she never will be got that!” Inuyasha yelled.
“Guys please stop and liste…” Kagome tried to speak but was rudely interrupted.
“I made a claim on her that day! So she’s mine mutt face! So I get first dibs on killing your brother!!” Kouga yelled.
“THAT’S IT!” Kagome yelled causing the camp to go dead silent and two wide eyed males to stare at her in shock.
“I’ve had ENOUGH of this shit!” she yelled, “BOTH of you get this through your thick skulls!” She turned to Kouga, “You! I am NOT your woman and I never will be Kouga no matter how much you try to convince yourself otherwise. Furthermore you have no claim over me what so ever. Ever since I’ve been here I’ve studied up on both human AND Youkai laws; and I know for a FACT that a verbal claim over a female has no merit so STOP claiming you have rights over me you DON’T!” Drawing in a breath she turned to the now frightened Hanyou, “And you!” she hissed and his ears flattened against his head, “Stop being over protective! You’re not my mate or my boyfriend and have never ONCE tried to claim either title so you don’t have a right either! I’m a big girl and can take care of myself alright! I can make my own decisions, live with their consequences and get over it. It’s my life SO STOP TRYING TO LIVE IT FOR ME!” She yelled and then glared at both of them and turned and walked to the nearest hot spring to cool down.
“Man you guys have done it now.” Was the amused comment of one mischievous kit, “I don’t think Kagome’s ever been angry enough to curse before, you guys really did it this time.” He said as he continued to munch on his Pocky while both guys stood staring at the spot Kagome had just left from and couldn’t help the dread the was creeping up their spines.

“Stupid males and their stupid inflated egos!” she said as she punched a tree over and over again.
“We seem to have a habit of meeting when you are venting Kagome,” came the silky smooth voice from behind her.
“I’m not in the mood Maoru, so either tell me what you want and leave or let me vent my frustrations out on you.” Kagome said turning to face him.
“Interesting proposal,” was his reply but you could see the unmistakeable glint of a predator in his eyes.
“Just shut up and fight,” Kagome growled out as she lunged for him with a speed that surprised him.
He jumped to the side dodging her attack and drew his sword intending to bring it down across her back but stop before it actually met her flesh, he didn’t want to hurt her after all. But to his surprise Kagome did something unexpected, she bent her body backwards and caught his sword between her Sai.
“How did you do that?” he asked more than a little shocked, “and when did you draw your weapons?”
Kagome just grinned, “Maybe you should pay a little more attention ne?” she teased as her foot swept out under him trying to get him off balance. But he jumped out of the way and landed in an offensive position.
‘She really is serious about this… she really wants to fight.’ He thought to himself as he dodged another attack, ‘I wonder what has gotten her so worked up’ he was so caught up in his thought that he didn’t notice one attack until it was to late, one of Kagome’s Sai slashed down his right arm.
“What are you day dreaming about! This isn’t the time Maoru, you said you would help me vent now FOCUS OR LEAVE!” she yelled as she lunged again. “Don’t give me special treatment because I’m female, treat me like you would if you were sparing Sesshomaru!”
His eyes widened, “I am sorry Kagome but I go all out against him and I’m afraid I ca…”
“JUST DO IT!” she yelled interrupting him as she punched him in the jaw.
‘Fine,’ he thought to himself, ‘if she wants all out then I’m not dealing with the consequences, this is her doing and her doing alone.’
Kagome noticed a change in his stance and how his eyes became clearer and more focused, ‘Good, he’s finally starting to get serious.’ She noted with a grin. Neither of the noticed the golden eyes that watched from the shadows in silent awe as the sparing match continued with more ferocity then before.
Kagome lunged at Maoru with her Sai and he countered with grabbing her wrist and flinging her into a nearby tree ushering a grunt from said miko on contact. Kagome stood and ran at him, dropping down and spinning her leg out tripping him to the ground; she then back flipped into a standing position and lunged at his fallen body but he jumped up just before the Sai hit the ground. Kagome’s head snapped up just in time to be punched in the jaw and sent sprawling yet again into a tree; Yes she was hurting, yes her ribs were bruised and a few probably broken, she had gashes and cut everywhere but she felt such elation she was finally venting all her anger and frustration and it felt so good. She stood and spat blood from her mouth and wiped the corner with a chuckle as Maoru looked on calm and collected on the outside but on the inside he was freaking out, ‘Who is this woman! I’ve hit her with everything I have and she’s still standing… and even LAUGHING!’ he though to himself as she stood and prepared to attack once more.
It was time for the final attack for Kagome, this was all or nothing she felt so drained she lunged for him and as she expected he jumped behind her trying to catch her offguard; but what she did was, with all the strength she had left she jumped and flipped behind him before he could even blink and held her Sai up to his throat, “I win.” She said and she collapsed panting from the workout she had just received.
Maoru stood there stunned, he had just been beaten by a female; the only person who was ever able to beat him before this was Sesshomaru. He was brought from his musings by a pain filled grunt from behind him and he remembered the current state of the miko.
“Are you alright Kagome?” he asked as he bent down to inspect her wounds.
Kagome laughed, “Oh I’m just dandy, other than the three broken and numerous bruised ribs, the number of cuts and gashes all over my body, the nasty one on my arm and the busted lip I’m great!” and she meant it too, she felt so relaxed over the pain that she laughed.
“Are you feeling alright Kagome? You are severely injured and yet you are laughing.” He didn’t understand it, why was she laughing.
“I’m laughing Maoru because I feel so much better now, I was able to vent all my anger and frustration because of your help; thank you Maoru.” She said with a smile and Maoru blushed and turned away.
“Oh by the way Maoru, why were you following us? And did you find Sesshomaru when you left after he did?” she asked.
“I was following you because I was curious as to what Sesshomaru was up to and yes I did find Sesshomaru after he left; he was rather… agitated when I found him, babbling something about infuriating miko’s.” He said humour evident in his voice and in his eyes and they twinkled with mischief.
“I never know he babbled,” Kagome giggled.
“Oh you would be surprised.” He said chuckling.
“One more question Maoru, are you going to be joining our group to help find Rin?” Kagome asked looking at him.
“I hope I will be able to join your group, young Rin has always been a wonderful child; so full of life in that dull boring castle.” Maoru said a hint of sadness in his voice.
“I’m glad, well let’s get back to camp.” Kagome said as she stood and began walking back towards the camp.

As the arrived at camp gasps were heard from everyone, “Oh god! What happened to you Kagome?” Sango asked as she rushed to her friend.
“Did he do this to you?” Inuyasha growled his hand on the hilt of Tetsuaiga, “if he did I’m gunna kill him!”
“Inuyasha SIT!” she yelled and said Hanyou became acquainted with the ground again, “Yes Maoru did this to me BUT; he’s not much better off,” she chuckled as she looked at the equally beaten and slightly flushed demon.
“What happened Kagome?” asked Miroku.
Kagome simply shrugged and said, “Sparring session, I needed to vent and he helped.”
“Must have been some sparring session,” Shippo whispered in awe, “You look like you have just taken on an army and gotten beaten to a pulp.”
Kagome giggled, “I wouldn’t say that Shippo, but it was fun.”
“Do not underestimate yourself Kagome, it was quite a spectacle,” Came the cool and calculated voice of one missing demon lord from the forest.
“What are you doing back here you bastard,” Growled Inuyasha.
“Inuyasha stop it! What did I tell you before I left?” Kagome hissed at him.
Inuyasha spluttered around his words before finally giving up and casting a glare at his brother before huffing and jumping into a tree.
“You saw the Spar did you?” Kagome asked suddenly very self conscious.
“Indeed.” Was his simple answer.
“Well it felt so good to vent, I was never one for violence but GOD sparring is a great stress relief!” she said as she turned to Maoru, “Thanks again Maoru,” she said as she hugged him in thanks, oblivious to the warning growls and envious eyes of three males of the group.
Shippo looked between the growling males and Kagome giving her new friend a friendly hug and whispered to himself, “Jealous much?” just low enough for himself only to hear it.

END OF CHAPTER

WOOT another chapter… this is my first attempt at a fight scene so be nice lol I thought it would be nice to let Kagome vent in a way she wouldn’t normally do, and strenuous activities are a great form of stress relief, hence the sparring.

Ok now we have in our little group
Sango
Miroku
Shippo
Kirara (she may not be a focus point but she’s still a member of the group!)
Jaken (yes toad man is still there, off in some corner of camp sulking about filthy humans)
Kagome
Sesshomaru
Kouga
Inuyasha
Maoru

Keep an eye out for the next chapter Trying To Win Affection Is Difficult