InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ FIGURE IT OUT! ❯ Will You? ( Chapter 2 )

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It had been two days since Sesshoumaru had come and blurted out such strange things.

Kagome didn’t know what to make of it. Thinking back to the conversation she had with the

Others, the young Miko just became more confused.

“Inuyasha, what do you make of your brother’s behaviour?” Everyone turned to stare at the

hanyou in question. It was late and they had been talking for hours and still hadn’t come to a

conclusion. Shippou and Kirara had long ago fallen asleep along with the old woman Kaeda.

Sighing Inuyasha hung his head in defeat.

“I don’t know. Sesshoumaru has always been, you know, uptight. Today he seemed a little,

dare I say it, happy.” His golden eyes glanced at everyone before coming to rest on Kagome.

He never meant to hurt her. Miroku closed his eyes in thought, his eyebrows coming down

slightly.

“Inuyasha,“ Miroku opened his eyes, “Sesshoumaru said he had seen a man known as

Tenga. Do you know of him?” A low snort from Shippou drew their attention briefly.

“Yeah, I know him. He’s this old dog demon that every new Inu No Tashio consults. That’s

all I know.” Sango stared into the low fire as she thought, she didn’t look up as she spoke.

“He called you a ‘deserter’.” Kagome looked up and stared at Sango. Confusion in her eyes

she turned to Inuyasha.

“What does that mean Inuyasha? Deserter?” He stared at Kagome before answering.

“Exactly that, deserter. When my mother died I went to live with the Pack. You known, with

all the other dog demons. They didn’t hate me at first, but then I left, I deserted them. That’s

why Sesshoumaru hates me so much. No one leaves the Pack.”

“Yes, when father was alive he told Kohaku and I about that.” Sango’s face fell as her

brother came to mind. Miroku, sensing her distress wrapped his arms around her whispering

words of comfort into her ear. Inuyasha, hearing every word scrunched up his face.

“Well whatever is wrong with him he sure isn’t getting you Kagome. You belong to me! You

got that! Tomorrow we go and find Kouga and rip them shards from his legs!” Inuyasha suddenly fell backwards as Kagome’s foot made contact with his face. Walking around the

fire she sat and picked up her blanket before glaring at Inuyasha’s unmoving form. Miroku

and Sango just flinched as he hit the hut wall. Worried that he may crack the wood.

“We should sleep now if you want to go find Kouga tomorrow.” With that she wrapped the

blanket around her shoulders and laid down. Turning her back on the fire, and Inuyasha.

Kagome sighed, they had been walking for almost a whole day and Inuyasha still didn’t stop.

He kept saying that Kouga was only over that hill or just around that bush. Kagome frowned,

it’s pay back for the face thing isn’t it?

“Inuyasha, can we stop now my feet hurt?” Kagome smiled, Shippou was never one for long

trips.

“Yeah Inuyasha, we are only human and Shippou is young, we need to rest. Kouga isn’t

going anywhere.” Sango was practically dragging her Hirakotsu. Even Miroku was tired, he

usually would have been groping Sango by now. Turning around to face them Inuyasha

glared. They were tired, heads dropping, sweat covering their bodies. Inuyasha snorted.

“You humans are pathetic! God dammit, we’ve only been walking for a day and the sun isn’t

that hot!”

“Inuyasha please it’s the middle of summer!” Miroku whined. Huffing Inuyasha barked at

him.

“God Miroku you sound like a woman!”

“Inuyasha. SIT BOY!” Inuyasha grunted as he came face to face with the ground. Lifting his

head up he found the others had already began a small fire. Spitting out dirt he walked over

and sat near Kagome who was fishing through her bag. Crossing his arms Inuyasha held his

nose high.

“Fine, but only for a short time.” Kirara sat on his knee and looked up at him.

“Okay Shippou please go find some water. That’s’ a good boy. Who wants ramen?”



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“Yo, Sesshoumaru! What cha doing!” Sesshoumaru groaned inwardly as his captain Kaze

burst through his study doors. Kaze like all Inu-demons had long white hair, was tall, good

looking and had facial markings. Kaze had been doing nothing but harassing him since he’d

gotten back. His constant questions about his mate had driven Sesshoumaru to hide in his

study. No not hide. A strategic retreat. At least it’s what Sesshoumaru told everyone. It seems

not even wood can hide my scent. Damn dog demons!

“What do you want now Kaze?” Kaze didn’t even flinch as he was sent a death glare. The

captain’s smile grew,

“Come now Sessho-Kun! Don’t be like that! I, your fateful friend have come to sooth your

bruised ego.” Walking around the large desk Kaze draped his arms across Sesshoumaru‘s

shoulders, nuzzling his cheek against the demon lord‘s. Sesshoumaru growled but Kaze only

continued. His long white hair which was tied up into a braid, fell over his shoulder.

“What are you doing?” Sesshoumaru all but growled out through clenched teeth.

“Well Sessho-Kun I’m comforting you. And since your mate is male I’m making you used to

a male’s touch.” Kaze purred in his ear. That does it. Growling low and deadly Sesshoumaru

stood, grabbing Kaze’s hair and yanking it. Whining Kaze followed as Sesshoumaru walked

out of his study and down the long hallway. Turning every so often. Stopping in front of a

large sliding door he gave one final tug at Kaze’s hair before sliding open the door and

throwing him on the ground of the large courtyard. All around, Inu-demons who had been

training stopped and stared at the new occupants.

“Oh come on Sessho-Kun! It was a joke! No need to be all bossy and shit.” Sesshoumaru

growled. Laughing Kaze picked himself up, dusting his legs he turned and began walking

towards the soldiers. With a silent growl Sesshoumaru followed.

“Alright men, back to practice! You want to show off to the lovely ladies now don’t you?!”

The captain pointed with a clawed hand to a group of female Inu-demons who sat together

watching the men. The soldiers grinned wickedly as the began to fight each other. Grinning

Kaze turned back to Sesshoumaru, his hands behind his head.
“My Lord, I’m sorry that I’ve teased you. But, how hard is it to get the girl to like you. Come

on, your hot!” Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow.

“Don’t give me that look my Lord. I, unlike you, have a mate and a kid.” Walking forward

Kaze rested his hand on his shoulder, squeezing it for comfort.

“Don’t worry, just go get her.” Sesshoumaru cast his eyes towards the ground.

“Well I did treat her like an object.” Looking up he saw that Kaze was grinning at him,

sending shivers down his spine. No ones meant to smile like that!

“There’s your problem, you have to treat her good. Now go before I’m not the only one who

thinks your gay! Remember your called the breeding Alphas for a reason.” Growling

Sesshoumaru walked away towards a huge gate.

“Fine. Keep things in order while I’m gone captain. And keep Rin happy.”

“Yes, Sir!” Jumping into the air Sesshoumaru took flight. Everything became a blur as he

sped up, catching her scent. Sesshoumaru would have liked to leave sooner but the yearly

fights were soon, and he needed to prepare. That’s all he needed some young mutt coming

and taking his leadership. There was no way a female would mate him if he lost in the prime

of his youth, so to speak. He was like 900 years old. Snorting Sesshoumaru sped up. Soon she

would be his and no one would question him.


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Kagome sighed, Inuyasha had only let them rest for an hour before pushing them to keep

going. The four years of travailing had been good, building up her leg muscles. But this was

just ridiculous! Looking up Kagome frowned. Sango was riding Kirara and Miroku was

holding Shippou on his back. Glaring at Inuyasha’s back Kagome sped up, walking beside

him.

“Inuyasha, why do you want to get the shards from Kouga so bad?” Grunting Inuyasha

looked at her.

“”cause, I do, okay?” Sighing Kagome made an annoyed sound in the back of her throat.

“Oh come on Inuyasha! The shards aren’t that…” Stopping Kagome stared straight ahead.

“Inuyasha, I sense two shards coming this way very fast. It’s Kouga.” Inuyasha smiled,

finally the jewel will be complete.

“Kagome what is it?” Turning her head at Sango’s voice she was about to reply when a gust

of wind blew by. Kouga stood proud and tall atop Inuyasha’s twitching form. Kagome smiled

weakly as he grabbed her hands and held them to his chest. Lifting her chin up he smiled at

her.

“Kagome, what a pleasure it is to see you. What can I do for my lovely woman?” Kouga

turned his head as Inuyasha stood from the ground and started growling. Opening his mouth

he was cut off by Miroku.

“Kouga we are here to collect the jewel shards you have.”

“Sure you can have them.” Letting go of Kagome he bent down and took out the jewel

shards. Handing them to Kagome he grinned. Pulling out the glowing pink jewel from around

her neck, Kagome placed the two shards into the crack. Closing her hands around it she

began to chant. Everyone stood in a trance as her song like chant ended. When she opened

her hands the jewel was once again whole. Smiling she put the necklace back under her shirt.

“Wow he gave that up easy.” Shippou whispered to Miroku.

“Now Kagome in payment I would like a deep and meaningful kiss right here.” His grin grew

as he pointed to his lips.

“Should have known.” They all murmured. Inuyasha’s growl grew loud as he leapt at Kouga.

Before he could hit him though Kouga was thrown against a tree. Sesshoumaru stood in

front of him, growling low and dangerous. Kouga coughed as Sesshoumaru picked him up by

the throat and tightened his hold.

“How dare you ask such a thing of my mate you mutt!”

“Sesshoumaru! Put him down!” Kagome yelled. Turning around Sesshoumaru growled

before obeying her. Sighing in relief Kagome glared at the three males in front of her. They

were all growling at each other. Shaking her head she motioned for Sango and Miroku.

“You guys can go back to that village we passed not to far back.” Nodding they left muttering

about mongrels.

“What do you want Sesshoumaru!” Inuyasha barked angrily.

“I’m here for my woman. You disgusting half-breed.” Sesshoumaru’s voice was calm and

sent shivers down her spine. There was something endearing about what he said.

“Your woman? Um… I think you mean my woman. Both you and dog-shit need to keep up

with the times.” Kouga gloated, his trade mark grin plastered on his face. Growling at them

Inuyasha drew Tetsusaiga.

“You have no right to talk like that! The wench don’t belong to nether of ya!”

“Does too.”

“Does not.”

“Shut up you inbred wolf!”

“You shut up you over grown pansy, girl look a like!”

“Dip-shit!”

“Fuck wit!”

“Ice Lord Fluffy!”

“Half-breed shit for brains!”

“You incompetent wolf! I’ll kill you for touching my mate!”

“THAT IS ENOUGH!” Kagome had heard enough. If they didn’t shut up soon she would

personally shove her arrows through their hearts and dance around their dead bodies.

Rubbing her temples, Kagome stepped forward glaring at all of them. Stepping in front of

Kouga she punched him in the face. He reeled back clutching his nose.

“I’m not yours.” Turning to Inuyasha who was laughing she punched him in the gut before

kneeing in the nuts. Grunting he fell to the ground.

“I’m not a wench.”

“Nice one.” He whizzed out. She then turned to Sesshoumaru. He winced in anticipation for

what was to come. Taking a breath she slapped him across the face. The red mark of her

hand stood out on his pale skin. Kagome breathed in sharp, he was going to kill her! Turning

his head Sesshoumaru stared at her thinking. All three stood in silence. With a sigh

Sesshoumaru knelt down, closing his eyes as he grasped her hands. Kagome’s face turned red

in embarrassment, Inuyasha and Kouga’s face turned red in anger.

“Kagome. Forgive me. That display was unnecessary and uncalled for. I am sorry. My

captain was right I cannot win you by force or displays of strength. Miko, Kagome. Please

allow me to court you. And if time passes and your feelings do not change, I, Sesshoumaru,

will leave you alone.” He paused briefly as he took a breath. “Will you?” Kagome’s mouth

opened and shut wordlessly.

“Kagome you can’t believe that crap!” Kouga and Inuyasha shouted. Kagome wasn’t

listening as Sesshoumaru lifted his head for the first time and his golden eyes locked with her

deep brown ones.

“I… Well…”