InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Even Evil Has Reincarnates ❯ No Time Like the Present ( Chapter 11 )

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

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DISCLAIMER-

Unfortunately, this story and the characters herein pertain to Rumiko Takahasi.

Except for a select few... those are MINE! ALL MINE!!

(Clears throat)

This story is rated M for Maturity.

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Note: Only those words that are not frequently used in fanfics will I put a translation to. I mean, come on… we know what a BAKA is…right?

Oh and this chapter is what I like to call a `filler'… nothing really exciting happens… just a build up.

Short and sweet. (I'll try not to let it happen again.)

Definitions: Otouto- Younger Brother

Koishii - "darling" or "beloved"

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Chapter 11: No Time like the Present

5 years later…

A raven haired beauty sat in a high branch in the Goshinboku looking out into the night. Thinking back to how her life had gone upside-down in the blink of an eye. She felt a burning in the back of her eyes but, she would not subside to it. She had resolved to not unleash another tear. Tears did not solve anything.

They made her weak.

She sighed and carefully took in deep breaths and gathered her knees against her chest, not wanting her mind to wander off into the past.

That very, very painful past.

Her family was dead.

Dead.

All because she had been weak, because she let her tears overcome her and blur her instincts. Dead, because she could not protect them.

Gone. All except Souta.

She had evolved that day. She had a new resolve. She needed to become stronger. She would not allow that bastard destroy what little she had left. Her mission in life now was to seek and destroy him for everything he took from her and Kami knows how many others.

Kagome looked down and twiddled the jewel hanging around her neck. She had not made a wish on it because she knew it would blow up in her face. Whatever wish she could make would probably be considered a selfish wish and she could not risk anything backfiring on her.

Demons did exist in her time and continued pursuing after the jewel. Hunting almost nightly with Souta to obtain more information on this bastard, she was no closer to finding him and that made her moody.

She looked down to where her brother was practicing kenjutsu.

That day they had been attacked, he discovered that he too had spiritual powers of his own. That's how he had survived and had been able to protect the jewel. He too had a mission of vengeance against their mother and jii-chan's murders.

She looked at him with a small little proud smile. He would make their family proud. Now at almost 18, he reminded her lot of InuYasha.

Always trying to be her guardian and protector.

He felt her gaze and looked up at her and offered a smirk, “Hey nee-san, you done being lazy or are you coming down to spar?” She tapped her chin playfully and in a blink of an eye she had drawn one of her dual katanas and had it at her brother's neck.

She smirked right back at him, “Too slow otouto.”

He swiped her blade away and looked at her incredulously, “What the hells? How do you do that?”

She swung the katana in circles and swiped it back into the hilt on her back and shrugged, “Simple determination.”

“Uh-huh. You sure you're not a little bit of demon?” He did not look convinced.

She full on laughed and snorted in a very un-ladylike manner, “Only by injection.”

Souta threw himself until the floor, pretending that he was about to throw up, “Oh ewl. T.M.I…Too much information!”

She grabbed him by his arm and started pulling him towards the shrine, “Get up brat. We have to start getting ready to go to the club.”

He pouted which earned an eye-roll from her.

`Sometimes you'd think that he was still 13 not 18…”

“To answer your questions before you attempt to ask… YES… you have to go… it's our club, it's our source of income…”

“Yeah, yeah nee-san I get it, let's go.”

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Outside of Club Sanctuary…

“Why in all the hells are we here?? I am not in a partying or drinking mood damn it!!” A very attractive dark haired man with violet eyes bellowed.

“You are here, little brother, because I have a surprise for you…”

“Keh! I don't care! I'm leaving!” He started turning his back when he heard his brother speak.

“Half-Breed…just wait, you shall see.”

At that moment a motorcycle drove up and stopped right next to the small group trying to convince the young man not to leave.

InuYasha was a knocked back by the scent and almost let out a frustrated groan. `Oh no. Is it? It couldn't be.”

`Oh yes it could.' As soon as the helmet came off, he knew without a doubt he had to stay.

His legs wouldn't move, even if he tried.

Before him stood a beautiful, jet black haired, grey-blue eyed goddess. Her hair cascaded down her back and fell right below her bottom. She was wearing black on red leathers.

He internally whimpered. `Kagome…500, no 505 fucking torturous years… Koishii…'

It took all of the willpower he had developed throughout 505 years to not grab her and ever let her go.

She looked at the small group that was staring at her as though she had grown three additional heads. She cocked an eyebrow at them but offered a smile. She liked their auras.

“You guys should come in. There's live music tonight.” She looked towards InuYasha and offered a small smile. “Enjoy yourselves.” She walked in.

Sesshomaru was trying to hold back a grin. “You see why this Sesshomaru insisted that you join us little brother?”

He could only nod.

Miroku stepped up, “She's even more of a beauty now `Yasha' maybe I'll ask her -“

(BOP)

“Can it monk!”

Grabbing at his head, he whipped around to turn to the beauty in his life.

“Sango! I'm an ex-monk! I was going to ask about her work out regimen. It's apparent she's doing something right! Besides, you my lovely wife will soon bear my children! I only have eyes for you!”

Sango bopped him again for good measure and glared at him. Schooling her features she turned to her still stunned friend, “Yasha, she didn't recognize us… seems the concealment charms are strong enough… even against really powerful miko's…”

Looking back towards the door, Sango took a deep breath to contain herself. She had not been so near her sister and best friend in so long.

She truly missed her.

“She really does look good. Her eyes look a little empty and sad though, huh? Yash?”

He ignored Sango and looked back at his brother with eyes full of hope. “Can I confront her tonight?”

Sesshomaru shook his head. “No brother, not tonight. On her birth date which marks the anniversary when she first fell into the well almost 10 years ago.”

InuYasha was pissed. “TWO MORE MONTHS?”

He lowered his voice and grated out of clenched teeth, “It's been five hundred and five FUCKING years.”

That Sesshomaru was not fazed, “Then you can wait two more months, ne?”

InuYasha straightened out and fixed his jacket. “Bastard”

“Half-Breed”

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Inside the club…

Kagome was running around making sure everyone was doing what needed to be done before she hit the stage. She mentally groaned. `I really hate performing but, gah, it pays the bills…”

“Are we hating life right about now Kags?”

Kagome swung her head around and sent a glare to her friend, “You seem to be very perceptive Chika…”

Chika laughed and shrugged, “Yeah, I know. You'll do fine.”

Kagome slumped her shoulders, “I know. I just hate doing this. I'm not cut out for this shit.”

Sighing once more, she straightened out her shoulders she headed towards the stage, “Let's get this over with.”

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In the VIP section, near the bar, five people sat around in silence waiting to see the raven haired beauty make her appearance.

Sesshomaru looked at a very adult Shippo, “Have you been to any of these shows before?”

Shippo looked over at InuYasha and grinned, “Oh yeah. She's phenomenal. She's made a good living for herself despite not furthering in school…”

InuYasha frowned. “Keh. She didn't have a choice runt. Life hasn't been simple for her…”

Shippo frowned, “No it hasn't but, hopefully that'll change soon…”

He got a bop on the head from Sango, “What was that for?” He rubbed his head, “Your hand is too loose San—”

“Hush up, the show's starting.”

The kitsune sent a final glare to his `aunt' and turned around to face the stage.

The lights dimmed down and a soft melody began playing on the piano, with a backdrop that displayed a raging thunderstorm.

In the middle of the stage a figure dressed in a white dress that flowed around her appeared. There was a wind effect that made her dress and hair fly around her.

She looked like an angel.

“She's beautiful.” Sango commented in awe. Her best friend had truly become nothing to scoff at. She could challenge the most beautiful being. Her other companions just nodded simultaneously.

No matter how many times Kagome did this, she was always nervous. She almost snorted from the irony. `I can go headfirst into a battle no nerves but put me on a stage…'

She could hear the men catcalling. She made a mental note to roll her eyes later.

`Was that a growl?' Kagome shook it off. She must be going crazy.

The music for her song started and she started her `act'.

How can you see into my eyes like open doors

Leading you down into my core

Where I've become so numb

Without a soul

My spirit's sleeping somewhere cold

Until you find it there and lead it back home

The lights suddenly showed a rock band on the right hand side of the stage.

InuYasha did a double take. `Is that Souta? Keh. Brat's grown.'

(Wake me up) Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up) Wake me up inside

(Save me) Call my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up) Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up) Before I come undone

(Save me) Save me from the nothing I've become

Kagome started walking towards the band her hair and dress whipping around her.

Now that I know what I'm without

You can't just leave me

Breathe into me and make me real

Bring me to life

InuYasha flattened his now concealed ears. He knew it was neither of their faults that fate had separated them. Yet, he felt a tinge of guilt hearing her song.

(Wake me up) Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up) Wake me up inside

(Save me) Call my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up) Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up) Before I come undone

(Save me) Save me from the nothing I've become

Bring me to life

I've been living a lie

There's nothing inside

Bring me to life

Kagome dropped to her knees and reached a hand out towards the band.

Frozen inside without your touch

Without your love, darling

Only you are the life among the dead

Souta reached his hand out as well as if to trying to reach for her. He started his verse.

All of this time, I can't believe I couldn't see

Kept in the dark, but you were there in front of me

Kagome crossed her hands over her heart.

I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems

Got to open my eyes to everything

The lights started to strobe over the band.

Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul

Don't let me die here

There must be something more

Kagome started being pushed back by the 'wind' and outreached her hands toward the band.

Bring me to life

(Wake me up) Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up) Wake me up inside

(Save me) Call my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up) Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up) Before I come undone

(Save me) Save me from the nothing I've become

Bring me to life

I've been living a lie

There's nothing inside

Bring me to life

The lights dimmed on the band and Kagome remained in a low bow position.

When the last of the music dimmed, she stood and took a bow.

“Thank you. Now,” she started walking towards the piano, “I'd like to share a song that I've been working on. It means a lot to me and so does the person I wrote it for. It's called `Taking Over Me.'”

She sat down and started playing a beautiful melody with the keys and suddenly stopped.

She looked up and smirked, “Hey Souta, how about we put a little rock into it?”

Souta chuckled but counted down and the band started playing. Kagome continued at the piano.

You don't remember me but I remember you

I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you

But who can decide what they dream?

And dream I do

InuYasha looked at his mate. She had her eyes closed and seemed to be in her own world.

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you to live to breathe

You're taking over me

She opened her eyes and hung her head.

Have you forgotten all I know

and all we had?

You saw me mourning my love for you

and touched my hand

I knew you loved me then

InuYasha could smell salt but, did not see tears. He knew where it was coming from and could see the brilliance behind those eyes but, she refused to let one drop.

`I remember you Koi, do you remember me?'

Her aura started flaring. Only those with spiritual or demonic powers could have sensed it and at that moment wished they couldn't sense it either. Another aura flared and InuYasha was surprised it came from Souta and Kagome instantly calmed.

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you to live to breathe

You're taking over me

I look in the mirror and see your face

If I look deep enough

So many things inside that are just like you

are taking over

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you to live to breathe

You're taking over me

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you to live to breathe

You're taking over me

Taking over me

As soon as the song finished, everyone was applauding. All except, for the table of five. They all looked like they had been put in time out.

InuYasha had his head hung and his fists clenched.

`How can they remotely think that I could be here and not want to hold her, kiss her and reassure her?'

Kagome smiled uneasily at the crowd and cleared her throat. “Enjoy the rest of the show.” With that she rushed off the stage.

Miroku whipped around to the group, “Who was that? He seems to have a high amount of spiritual powers. His aura is like Kagome's not as near as strong but very similar.”

InuYasha was still trying to get over everything he had just seen. That song, his mate's aura and how it had fluctuated dramatically. He absentmindedly answered, “That's her brother.”

Sesshomaru now met his brother's gaze and narrowed his eyes, “Why did you not let this Sesshomaru know this?”

“I didn't know. The kid never showed any potential like that.”

Shippo sucked his teeth. Everyone looked at him. “What?”

“You knew.” Sango said a little too dangerously.

He sighed. “Yes but, remember, you guys told me to swear not to say anything. Nor you or I could interfere. There's a lot you don't know.”

InuYasha didn't like that information one bit. It was true though, they couldn't interfere.

“We'll know everything soon enough runt, excuse me I need to test out, um, something.”

Before anyone could say anything, InuYasha walked up to the bar and straight to Kagome. “Excuse me miss?”

Kagome looked up at him with a small smile, “Yes?”

`He reminds me of InuYasha in some way…'

`Yasha' cleared his throat.

`I… I need to see if she still remembers me. I need to know if that song was about me…''

“I wanted to compliment you. You sang beautifully.”

She rolled her eyes but laughed. “It's part of the job.”

“Oh, I see…” He gave her a smirk. “I'm sorry I didn't catch your name…?”

She smirked right back, “That's because I didn't give it to you.”

He took her hand and kissed the back of it, “My name is Takahasi Yasha, yours?”

Trying not to be surprised by the name due to the amounts of money behind it, she tried removing her hand as delicately as possible, “Higurashi Kagome.”

“Beautiful name, for an equally beautiful woman.”

She blushed slightly, “Um, thanks?”

“You don't take compliments well do you?” He stated slightly surprised… he really was. Kagome was beyond beautiful. Although he hated the idea of another man looking at his mate, the past 505 years had taught him something.

Being realistic and restraint.

She gave him a lopsided grin, “Oh. I do. But from my ma- um… husband.” She scratched the back of her head.

That shot his restraint and realism out the window.

`Husband?!'

“Hm? Married? What's the lucky guys name and why is he not here keeping a beautiful woman such as you company?” He tried not clenching his teeth and tried harder at relaxing his jaw. He did not need his concealment to break apart now.

He saw her visibly get sad. Even her aura dimmed.

Kagome was wondering why she felt comfortable enough around this stranger to answer his question but mentally shrugged it off. “His name is InuYasha and…” She turned her gaze to the side, “He had to go away for, um work, that's why he's not here…”

“So that...song...” He said gently, which made her turn her gaze back to his eyes, “Was it about him?”

She nodded and turned her gaze away once more. Something about this man made her comfortable.

Too comfortable.

InuYasha wanted to pump a fist in the air but that would be obvious so, he bowed, “He's a lucky man to have a woman such as you Kagome.”

She bowed back and gave him a genuine smile, “He knows that.”

`Keh. Cocky bitch. MY cocky bitch.' He turned, smirked and left. She was faithful to him and had not forgotten… most importantly…

She still seemed to love him.

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Two Months Later…

“Hey sis! Where are you? I got a present for ya!”

Souta continued making his way down the hall, “Hey fatty!” He grunted.

`Where the hell did she go?' He walked into the kitchen and saw a note hanging on the fridge.

Hey Brat,

Went to our dojo to get some practice in.

Need to get the control back on my power.

Swing by later so I can kick your scrawny butt.

Love,

Your Sister.

P.S. If you call me fatty ever again, I'll rip you limb to limb ya damn runt.

He smiled. She knew him too well. The doorbell started ringing insistently and he stomped his way to it to answer it. “Hold your horses I'm coming!”

Souta swung the door open a little miffed, “May. I. Help. You?!”

The four figures in front of him removed rings from their fingers.

Souta widened his eyes and stepped back, “What the — INUYASHA?”

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Songs and lyrics both belong to Evanescence - Bring me to life / Taking Over Me

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