InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Don't Promises Last Forever? ❯ Hatred ( Chapter 25 )

Hey guys and gals (if there are any guys reading this…)

 

Sorry this is taking so long. I haven't been feeling very well. I also am working on a one-shot that's gonna be fic-length, since I don't feel like dividing it up into chapters. But it's hella long. It's now over 20 pages at 12 font size. I might just split it into two or something. Or, if I'm feeling good, I'll just divide it and release it all at once.

 

Again, gomen, gomen, gomen nasai…And here's your chapter. Agh, I wrote this in a bad mood. It's…interesting. And sick. In a bad way.

 

Enjoy!

Lynne

 

Hatred

 

When Kagome finally returned to Kaede's, she finished her training quickly. Apparantly, when she had attacked Sesshomaru, she had released all of her power and now had almost full control over it. The last week she spent there was learning how to manipulate her power to work for her, or else she was doing basic strength training with Inuyasha.

 

The runs, however, were still only her and Shippo. It had become their own little time together. Even though Inuyasha had become slightly jealous (ok…maybe that's an understatement…), Kagome reassured him that her and Shippo's relationship was totally platonic. Kagome cared for Shippo with all her heart and soul, but saw him like she saw Sota. She explained this to Inuyasha, and after spending much time pleading her case, manipulating his words to work for her and even giving him a pair of puppy-dog eyes (and a few tears), he finally gave in. She rewarded him with a kiss that had shown him exactly how much she was his. And the kiss had told him she was completely his. The only words she said after that kiss were, “Never forget that kiss. That kiss will be for you, and you only.”

 

When she finally finished training and was allowed to return to school, she got an idea. She approached Kaede on her last night.

 

“Hey, Kaede, I was wondering. Do you think I could take Shippo to live with me for the rest of this year? I think it would be good for him, him going to school and all. He could use some time in the modern world.”

 

Kaede gave this some thought. “Well, I'll be lonely, but I guess he has to leave sooner or later. Just promise me one thing.”

 

“Sure…whatever you want.”

 

“Ye make sure nothing happens to him. Teach him as much as ye can, and protect the rest of the holes. He's wanted to learn for so long, and not only in the book sense, but I've never been able to provide anything for him except endless books.”

 

“I'll make sure of it, Kaede. He's just as close to my heart as Sota is, Kaede, and I make sure to treat him as such.” Kagome said, truthfully.

 

“I see that when yer with him.”

 

“And I'll make sure he visits. I'm sure he'll know the way.” Kagome added.

 

“That'll be nice. Thank ye, Kagome. I couldn't have asked for a better person to take care of Shippo.”

 

“No, thank you, Kaede. For everything. You've shown me what it means to have a mentor, to have faith and hope in someone other than yourself. You've also made me stronger than I ever thought I could be, in mind, body and spirit. I have much more to thank you for, Kaede.”

 

“Well, ye're welcome. And you know ye are welcome here anytime.”

 

“I'm gonna go tell Shippo to get himself packed.”

 

“Oh, and Kagome? Good luck. Ye are going to need it.”

 

“I know.” And with that, she ran off to get Shippo packed. She was going to have some explaining to do. To a lot of people.

 

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“He's what??” Inuyasha screamed.

 

“He's coming with me. I don't care what you say.” Kagome warned, her eyes narrowing threateningly. “He deserves the same things we are privileged enough to get. I'll be watching over him for a bit. Once he can take care of himself, he'll just be a normal part of our family.” She said, ignoring the fact that her dad was a bit more than a complete asshole. From what Kagome had seen in the young kit's head, her dad was an angel compared to some of the things the boy had witnessed.

 

“Whatever. I'm not saying anything.” Inuyasha returned, his hands up in front of him in defense.

 

“Good. Now, I'm taking a run through this forest and driving as fast as I can home. I've got a need for a rush that isn't spurred by someone threatening my life.”

 

“Fine by me. My bike is there too.” Inuyasha said.

 

“Ok.” She replied, and then turned. “Shippo!” She called. The boy came out of Kaede's with a duffel bag containing all he owned.

 

“'Kay, Kagome!”

 

She took his bag. It was a lot heavier than it looked. “Oofda!” She said, almost stumbling under its weight. But then she got an idea. “Hmm…ok, Shippo. I'm gonna have this on my back, and we're gonna race to my car. I've got a treat for the winner!” She turned to Inuyasha. “No, you don't count. I know you'll win anyway.” His ears drooped. “I've got something for you regardless.”

 

Inuyasha's ears perked right back up. “Hey, that's cool. I'll see you two slowpokes at the cars.”

 

“Ok!” Shippo called after Inuyasha. Although Shippo knew he annoyed Inuyasha at times, he really liked him. It seemed like a love-hate relationship between the two boys.

 

“Ready?” asked Kagome, as she hoisted her bag, Shippo's bag and her bow and quiver on her back.

 

“Yep!”

 

“Go!” She yelled, and then took off.

 

The wound up passing a walking/whistling Inuyasha, who saw them and started running and yelling after them in an attempt to catch up.

 

When the two got to the car, Kagome froze. Someone was sitting on the hood of her car. She grabbed Shippo and threw him behind her. “Stay there.” She warned.

 

Inuyasha froze right next to Kagome, coming in about 2 seconds after. He instinctively grabbed her hand. “Kagura.” He growled.

 

“My, my Inuyasha. You have grown. Tell me, how is Sesshomaru doing? Although I haven't seen him in the past couple of years, he doesn't seem pleased not having Rin by his side.

 

And you - you I haven't seen since I took your fathers life alongside Naraku. You were barely 5.”

 

“Shut up, Kagura.” Inuyasha growled.

 

“Well, I'm not here for you anyway. I'm here for the one known as Shippo.”

 

“You're gonna have to get through me first.” Kagome warned, placing the assorted bags on the ground and taking the bow and quiver off her back.

 

“Oh, how touching.” Kagura mocked. “You know, someday you won't be able to protect those you love, Kagome. That day will be one of the most pleasant in my life.”

 

“That day won't come, bitch. Go back to where you came from, and stop bothering me!” She said, raising the bow and fitting it with an arrow. “I told this to a demon twenty times as powerful than you are, and I shall repeat my words to you Kagura.” She continued, stepping forward. “Do not underestimate me.” She rose the bow, and took aim.j

 

Both Kagome and Inuyasha were so focused on Kagura that they didn't notice the soft thud behind them, nor the rustling of leaves.

 

"Kagome, I'd learn to watch my back if I were you. You'll keep losing those you love."

She then pulled a feather from her hair and floated off.

 

"Damnit!" Kagome cursed, annoyed. "Shippo, are you ok?" she asked, turning. But

Shippo wasn't there. "Shippo?" it was meant to come out as a command, but it came out more as a squeak.

 

"Kagome..." Inuyasha started, sniffing the air.

 

"WHAT?!" She yelled, panicking. "Omigod, omigod...SHIPPO!!"

 

“He was taken. A demon came and took him. But I only smell them on this spot. It's like whoever took Shippo disappeared once they had him.”

 

“Inuyasha! You know Kagura! Who does she answer to?!” she demanded. She was now livid with rage.

 

“Naraku.”

 

“The Naraku we know?”

 

“No clue.”

 

“Fine. What time is it?” she demanded again.

 

“10:30 am.” Inuyasha was not about to challenge any of her questions. Single word answers kept her happy, and as long as she was somewhat pacified, he was very happy.

 

“Good. We're going on a trip.” She said, hopping into heer car. She allowed the top down, and threw the bow, quiver and Shippo's stuff into it. “Well? Get on your bike!”

 

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Inuyasha was having some problems keeping up with Kagome. She was driving very aggressively, like she wasn't really caring whether or not she lived past this moment.

 

They pulled up to her house, and she got out of her car. She walked to her home and turned sharply to Inuyasha. “You can come with, but I'm not responsible for my actions. Just know that.” She said, her voice cold and hardened. He was surprised, but then listened for a second, and realized why. Someone was yelling in the house. And it sounded like someone was getting the crap beat out of them. He followed cautiously.

 

Kagome whipped open the front door, confident and vengeful, knowing that if anything got out of hand there was a small dagger hidden securely in her ankle. “Onigumo! Get out here!” she yelled. She obviously was referring to her stepfather.

 

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In the back of the house, Onigumo had stopped his relentless beating of Kagome's mother. He had heard Kagome's voice.

 

He harbored a special hatred for this child. She had a very strong spirit, one he'd been intending to break since the day he met her. She was the only person to ever strike him. And she did it over her worthless brother.

 

He turned to the woman lying on the floor. “Clean this shithole up. I'm doing to deal with your wench of a daughter.” He started to leave, but stopped at the door. “I'll be back later.”

 

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“So, Kagome, you've decided to grace me with your presence. It's the first time in too long. Come here and give me a hug.” Onigumo said, his voice sweet and innocent.

 

“You fucking bastard.” She said, walking up to him and punching him squarely in the guy. He doubled over. “You're right. It has been too long. This has been too long overdue.” She continued, pulling the man's figure straight but the collar. “You can beat on me all you want, Onigumo. But you never, never touch my mother or Sota. I though you had learned that the last time we were in this situation.” She said, glaring at him with a hatred reserved only for him.

 

She then hit the man with her `famous' left-hook and kicked him so he fell down on the floor. She kicked his stomach once again, so forcefully that he coughed up blood. “If your ass is still here tomorrow, you'll be eating through an IV tube. And I'll make it look like an accident. I don't want to see your face in this house again. Understood?” Kagome said, and then spat on him.

 

Kagome turned to leave, to see Inuyasha staring at her dumbfounded. That's when she heard her stepfather speak.

 

“Who's this? Your newest toy? Did you sleep with him yet, Kagome? He seems good enough for your slutty ass. But then, that is your trade, isn't it? Fucks for bucks.”

 

Kagome whirled around, a look of pure hatred on her face, though Inuyasha was sure that with the amount of rage and anger in this girl, it wasn't even possible to get her any more angry than she was. “I'll make you wish you never said that.” She whispered, delicately pulling out the dagger. She had sharpened it herself, and it was the blade was so severe that it could draw a nice line of blood by simply grazing it over the skin.

 

“Now, Kagome, I'm sure you don't want to kill me.” Onigumo said, a hint of pleading and fear in his voice.

 

“Oh, who said I was going to kill you?” She said, coming upon him.

 

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Inuyasha watched this entire scene with horror. This was a side of her he never knew. Kagome never spoke of the immense hatred she harbored towards her stepfather. If it hadn't been for Miroku, he wouldn't have even known he existed.

 

He made a mental note to a) ask Miroku exactly why they had to pull Kagome off her stepfather the first time and, b) never get on her bad side. Ever.

 

As he watched her play over the man's skin with her blade, he turned his head. Although there was an urge to watch, undoubtedly his demon, he didn't want to see Kagome like this, the glint in her eyes sadistic and full of malice.

 

Kagome finally left the man, paralyzed by his fear and pain. She got up and turned to him, holding up the knife and licking the very tip of it, savoring the taste of this asshole's blood.

 

Something in Inuyasha stirred, a demonic heat rising in him. This side of her was like his own demon side, unforgiving and relentless, savoring the feel of another's blood on their flesh and its taste on their tongue.

 

Inuyasha pushed the heat down, resisting the urge to take this violent girl and teach her the true meaning of punishment through pleasure and pain. Not now. Another time, perhaps. But not now.

 

“Inuyasha, I'm going to get changed.” She said, motioning to the small amount of blood staining her shirt. “I have a few…errands to run at school.” She got an evil sparkle in her eye, almost as if she was teasing him, taunting him. “You can help me change, if you want.”

 

He wasn't. He wasn't going to play into her game. He wasn't going to let her get to him.

 

He watched as her small fingers ran dangerously over the blade of her dagger, enjoying the feel of it sliding over her skin.

 

Oh, screw it. If he was a full demon, he'd be up in her room, fucking her brains out right now. But since he was determined not to, he decided to settle for some foreplay.

 

He watched as she left, and then followed to her room, intent on letting the demon in him get some `exercise' and fresh air.

 

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When Inuyasha and Kagome finally got to the school, both of them had gotten their fill. Kagome looked at Inuyasha before they entered the school grounds, her gaze suddenly becoming very serious.

 

“Inuyasha, listen to me. For the next few days, we're going to pretend that we're not together.”

 

“But-”

 

“No, listen to me. Naraku has already taken Shippo. He wants to lead me into some sort of trap, I know it. It seems the bullshit Sango had taught me isn't bullshit any more. And I don't want him thinking I'm protected by anyone other than myself, like it always has been. You have to understand, Inuyasha. I'm really asking you to trust in me, in my decisions, and have faith in me that no matter what happens, no matter what, I'll be yours. No matter what. Can you do that?” Kagome asked.

 

She wasn't fucking around with this one, he could tell. And she needed his support and trust to know that whatever she did, she'd always be faithful to him. And that no matter what she did, he wouldn't do anything rash. He could tell; her eyes were pleading with him desperately. “I trust in you. I trust your decisions. I have faith in you.” Inuyasha said. “And I love you.” His voice was just as serious as hers.

 

“Thank you.” She whispered, and rose up on tiptoe to give him the kiss she had deemed as `for him.'

 

The kiss was commanding, but at the same time pleading, soft and loving, yet also full of fire and passion. It was one where their tongues met each other as if on accident at first, and then started to swirl around one another, a part of a dance of two lovers growing closer as they shared their undying need for one another.

 

Inuyasha loved that kiss. It fit him and Kagome perfectly, as if it was made just for them…every time a bit different, but every time he got the same feelings, the same sharp chills up and down his spine, the same need to wisk her up in his arms and take her away from all of this…

 

He pulled back. “You're welcome. Now let's go. School has been put on hold for how many weeks at this point?”

 

“Oh, about three.” Kagome laughed, as they walked together to the school.

 

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a/n: Gah! So close!! SOOO CLOSE!! I only needed two more reviews, and then I would have hit 300. That would have been amazing. But la, it didn't happen. Oh well.

 

Again, I'm so sorry it took me so long. I was actually gonna put this off until tomorrow, but I decided that I'd shower AFTER I put this up. HAHA. So here your story was, or is, all in it's 8 page glory, and you've got me to thank for it. ^^

 

ANYWAY, I'm typing up my review responses on Word; I want to see how many pages I take up. And I'm feeling talkative, so I'm responding to everyone individually. Lets start the count:

 

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Ok, so that was about a page and a half of my rambling. Go me!! I'm leaving you with your preview, as usual, and also an URGING to go and check out my devart homesite…I draw, though I can't upload it, but I have some AWESOME Inu-Kagome pics there. It's amazing how well people draw. I also have some fan-sites with Inu/Kagome or Miro/Sango pics…or just little fan-comics (forget what they're called) or sketches and stuff like that. God, my obsession with Inuyasha at this point is becoming unhealthy. But hey, I figure it's better than something that'll fry my arteries!!

 

So, the url for my devart site is: http:// lynnec114. Deviantart. Com/

 

Remove all spaces, and go down to favorites. My favorite of all time is fading memories, Druhid is my favorite artist of `em all. Fading Memories is actually on my desktop.

 

Ok, preview time!

 

The next chapter is a combo-chapter, since the two separate one's are freakishly short. It's gonna be Catching Up/Miroku's First Trip. Haha…that one should be interesting. More Sango/Miroku fluff!!

 

Her voice instantly became soft and breathy, and as she spoke she trailed a finger along his jawline. “I remember everything you say. Don't worry.” She trailed her finger down his neck, along the center of his shirt and stopped when she reached the top of his pants. She gave them a slight tug toward her, bringing him even closer to her. A dangerous undertone developed in her voice as she spoke again. “I'll be back for you, Naraku.” She finished.

 

She gave him a deadly smirk and a flirty wink as she turned and walked away. “Don't be late. Seven sharp means seven sharp.” She called, and walked off to god knows where.

 

But as she left, Naraku gathered his thoughts. Although she had paused all his normal thinking while she was there, now she wasn't. And his brain was processing things furiously.

 

The first thing he noticed was the mention of the note he left her, though it was subtle. So she wasn't as dumb as he took her for. But even if she had figured it out, what had possessed her to ask him out? He also now had Shippo, along with Rin. He'd gladly trade both of them for her. She was ultimate. And the power that seeped off of her…although, wait. When she had approached him, he hadn't felt the usual power that he was so used to drawing off of. It was like…she was just a normal human! No that couldn't be. Unless…unless she learned to harbor it. Which would be even better. He grinned in his eagerness.

 

He loved the fact she'd pulled him so close. They were merely inches apart, with although that was the side effect she was going for, he couldn't help but liking it. When he had breathed in and took in her scent, he had noticed something else. Blood. Fresh blood of Onigumo. `So, she finally got fed up with the freak.' He thought. HE had sent him to look over Kagome and make sure the legendary power she ws supposed to posess was released. He had done a good job of it, but it was too bad so see him go. `I may have to kill her for that.' He thought.

 

He then turned and walked slowly off campus and to his home. He had to prepare the girl's new `living quarters.'

 

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Ok, so that's 11 pages. OK?? Happy?? Now, I'm off to shower, then go get flour so I can bake brownies with Beth.

 

Luv yas!

 

Ja ne,

Lynne