InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Finding My Heart ❯ A Memory Brought Back ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter 3- A Memory Brought Back

 

`Okay why did he bring me here?' Kagome wondered as she examined her surroundings. There only seemed to be trees and more trees ahead. Kagome froze when her eyes met Sesshoumaru's. `He looks mad.' She said to herself and wanted to run away at that very moment.

 

“Who taught you your manners priestess?” Sesshoumaru asked and grabbed Kagome by the throat just tight enough to frighten her.

 

Kagome gritted her teeth at the feel of the youkai's claws digging into the side of her neck. Memories of fights between him and InuYasha flooded her mind as she looked at his face, yet this Sesshoumaru didn't seem so threatening. Maybe his outer appearance deceived her. There was no armor and no swords at his sides now. Kagome got a flow of confidence and spit in Sesshoumaru's face.

 

Sesshoumaru blinked when the saliva hit his cheek and with a forceful push he sent Kagome to the ground. He wiped the spit off his face and flicked it to the ground and glared back at the vulnerable girl that lay before him.

 

Kagome looked up at him and could've sworn she saw a red glint pass through his eyes. She felt her neck and slid a finger over the indents of his nails, suddenly feeling helpless. `I can't believe I did that. I'm lucky I'm not dead yet!' She said to herself and watched as he loomed over her. `Kagome you never should have yelled at him back at the shop. This is Sesshoumaru for crying out loud!' She disciplined herself.

 

Sesshoumaru got his satisfaction of feeling power over her as his nose picked up the strong smell of fear coming from her. His face held not emotion as he gazed at the girl cowering below him. Sesshoumaru bent down and grabbed Kagome's wrists and held them above her head, holding his body up above her. “You haven't answered my question.” He said holding his voice at the same tone as before.

 

Kagome struggled beneath him, trying not to look at his face. She couldn't believe the situation she had gotten herself in and wished to just go back to work and pretend this never happened. She knew that was an impossible thought, a demon Lord held her down and hung right above her. `I have to stand my ground. I can't show him fear.' She thought and shouted, “If you had manners you wouldn't be keeping me from work right now!” She then lifted one of her legs to kick him.

 

Sesshoumaru quickly moved to the side and Kagome's leg kicked the air. `Insolent wench.' He thought as his anger deepened. He tried to control himself from breaking into a rage. He didn't want to hurt her, but scare her to the point that she'd submit and show respect. Although he was one demon living amongst many humans, he is still a demon and could use his power if he wanted or needed to.

 

Kagome looked up and saw Sesshoumaru staring at her with anger in his eyes. She sprung to her feet and ran in a desperate attempt to get away from the youkai.

 

Sesshoumaru watched her run, knowing he could catch up to her in a flash. He wondered why she even tried.

 

Kagome was getting close to the woods when she saw Sesshoumaru almost floating beside her as she ran.

 

“Running is useless.” Sesshoumaru said and grabbed Kagome's throat, slamming her up against a tree.

 

Kagome winced at the sudden blow to her back; the tree bark almost protruded through her skin. `This is it. I'm done for.' She thought as she grasped the youkai's wrists, wishing to pull them off her neck. `Why hasn't he killed me yet?' She wondered. She looked at this Sesshoumaru who was dressed in a suit and his hair almost as short as every other mans'. He looked like a human but is still a demon inside. This was still the same dangerous Sesshoumaru she knew in the feudal era.

 

`Why is she looking at me like that?' Sesshoumaru wondered while he held his stare and hold on her neck.

 

Kagome struggled for air and could feel his claws digging in her neck. She knew he wouldn't let go unless she gave up and admitted defeat. How badly she didn't want to show defeat but also wanted air and to go back to her workplace.

 

Sesshoumaru watched Kagome. She lifted her head up and closed her eyes to show her throat. Sesshoumaru loosened his grip, seeing her show her throat to him meant a sign of inferiority to dogs.

 

“It must be hard...living in a world full of humans. It must be hard having to live like a human, hiding what you really are, not being able to use your power. You must feel alone in the world sometimes. It must be extremely hard for someone that detests humans so much.” Kagome said, still holding her eyes shut.

 

Sesshoumaru couldn't believe it, after what he just did to her she still sympathized for him. She still didn't hate him. He felt his anger subside and released her from the tree.

 

Kagome fell on her knees, holding her throat as she gazed up at Sesshoumaru. She could almost see an ounce of softness show in his eyes.

 

Sesshoumaru looked down at the girl who seemed so small below him. Somehow she reminded him of something, someone. Her small stature and big brown eyes reminded him of a long ago past.

 

`Why is he looking at me like that?' Kagome wondered as she looked at Sesshoumaru. He looked deep in thought, like he was remembering something.

 

Memories came back. A small girl skipped and sang a song that seemed to bring comfort to Sesshoumaru. She then turned around with a big smile and giggled. “Let's go Lord Sesshoumaru.” She said happily and continued skipping and singing;

 

“Where are you, Sesshoumaru?

With an ally like Jaken-sama.

I will wait alone until you come.

Sesshoumaru-sama, please return.”

 

`Rin She reminds me of Rin.' He said to himself.

 

Kagome thought she was dreaming. `If cows can fly, then that really is sadness showing in his eyes.' She almost laughed when she remembered that in the feudal era cows can fly, picturing Toutousai on his flying cow.

 

Sesshoumaru regained himself and turned around.

 

Kagome sat below the tree and watched as Sesshoumaru slowly walked away.

 

“Let's go.” Sesshoumaru said as he stopped and waited for her.

 

Kagome rose to her feet and ran towards the youkai. `I hope by `let's go' he means go back to the city.' She thought as she looked up into Sesshoumaru's once again emotionless face.

 

Sesshoumaru put an arm around Kagome's waist and heard a slight yelp from her as he took off from the ground at a blurring speed.

 

After a few minutes of flying Kagome smiled as the city came into view. She pointed her index finger down at the II Daro Company building, “look that's my workplace.” She said as they flew overhead. Kagome stopped smiling when she looked up at Sesshoumaru. `Jeesh, sorry!' She thought when she saw Sesshoumaru's face that still held no sign of emotion. The entire way back from the forest they hadn't said a word to each other and Kagome had enjoyed watching everything below her pass by.

 

Sesshoumaru descended into a narrow alley between the II Daro building and another building in the hopes that no one seen them. The demon loosened his grasp and let Kagome go as he landed in the dirty alley. His nose wrinkled at the smell of old garbage that lay beside the buildings.

 

Kagome turned around and was slightly surprised to see Sesshoumaru walking away. `That is it? We visit Tetsusaiga, he threatens me in some forest and then just walks away? Does he not want to find out what happened to InuYasha?' She thought. `This can't be it. I have to see him again.' She told herself and watched Sesshoumaru disappear around the corner. “Wow what a day. A little weird though. Kami! There's only an hour left of work!” She panicked when she looked at her watch. “I suppose there would be no point in going back to work now. Oh gosh I hope I'm not in too much trouble. But, I think I'll just go home right now.” She said and started to walk out of the alley. “Oww.” She winced at the sudden pain that shot up her back where she had been slammed against that tree. Kagome walked across the street ignoring the slight pain and got in her car to drive home.

 

`That girl brought back a memory I had forgotten a long time ago. But, her hope of InuYasha still living, there is a slim chance of that.' Sesshoumaru thought as he watched her drive off and then continued walking.

 

LINE

 

Kagome arrived at her apartment mentally and physically exhausted. Her back hurt a little as she walked up the stairs towards her room and she was terribly afraid that she might have lost her job. She unlocked the door and walked in, to her surprise her mother stood in the kitchen holding Buyo in her arms.

 

“Mom? How did you get in here? And why is Buyo here?” Kagome asked. `Maybe I didn't lock the door this morning.' She thought, feeling too tired to really care.

 

“You left us a spare key the last time you were over remember?” Her mother said with a warming smile.

 

“Oh yeah. It has been so long since I've been to visit the shrine that I forgot.” Kagome said and patted Buyo on the head.

 

“Ah.” Her mother got scared Buyo was going to fall when he suddenly let out a meow and jumped into Kagome.

 

Kagome caught Buyo and hugged him. “Hey Buyo, it's been so long since I've seen you!” She talked to the cat happily. “Buyo you've lost weight.” She said a little concerned at the feel of his lighter body.

 

“Yes that's what I've come for dear. Ever since you left, Buyo began to act stranger and stranger. He's been wrecking the house, scratching the furniture and pulling at the curtains. For the last few weeks he hasn't been eating much. I think he just really misses you.” Her mother explained. “I brought lots of cat food and kitty litter for you too.” She said pointing to where the food and litter lay against a cupboard.

 

“Oh wow! You mean Buyo's living with me now?” Kagome asked happily.

 

“That's right.” Her mother replied.

 

“Great! I'm so happy!” Kagome said and rubbed her nose into Buyo's.

 

“I thought you would be.” Her mother said and put her purse over her shoulder.

 

“Thanks for bringing him over mom.” Kagome said and set Buyo on the floor.

 

“Are you okay Kagome? You don't look so good.” Her mother said, worry in her voice.

 

“I'm fine mom. I'm just tired.” Kagome replied. She knew her mom was best at reading through her smile.

 

“You have something on your mind?” Her mother asked.

 

“No I just need rest. Really I'm fine mom.” Kagome replied. `I can't tell her about what happened this afternoon, what would she think?' Kagome thought and tried hiding behind another smile.

 

“Ok then you get some rest. I have to go home and make dinner for Souta and Grandpa. Her mother said and hugged Kagome goodbye.

 

“Alright mom I will.” Kagome replied and locked the door after her mother left.

 

“Well Buyo, it's you and me. Oooh I'm so glad you're here.” She said and hugged the cat once more. “I must call Ayumi before I get some rest.” She said as she picked up the phone and dialed her bestfriend's number.

 

“Kagome-chan where were you?” Ayumi answered quickly.

 

`She obviously has caller ID.' Kagome thought. “Umm I got really sick and couldn't return to work. Oh no I didn't get fired did I?” Kagome said hoping to hear the answer `no.'

 

“You know Rakki-sama wouldn't fire his best worker that easily but why wouldn't you answer your phone?” Ayumi asked. She had been calling the apartment earlier.

 

`Oh no quick Kagome, think of something.' “It was that bad that I had to go to the doctor.” She replied. `I'm getting a little too good at lying.' She said to herself a little disappointed in herself.

 

“Oh no! You're not coming down with those illnesses again like you had in highschool are you?” Ayumi asked, worry apparent in her voice.

 

“I don't think so but I'm really exhausted.” Kagome replied. She didn't feel like staying on the phone for long. “I might not be at work tomorrow if I'm still sick. Would you be able to tell Rakki-sama for me if I don't come in?” Kagome asked, not sure what tomorrow might bring.

 

“Sure, you get some rest Kagome-chan.” Ayumi said.

 

“Thanks Ayumi-chan, I'll try.”

 

“Okay talk to you later.”

 

“Bye.” Kagome said and hung up the phone. She walked to her bedroom and changed into some pajamas before crawling into bed. “Ah this feels good.” She said and cuddled into her pillow. Buyo jumped up on her bed and cuddled underneath Kagome's arm. `I have to see Sesshoumaru again. I want to find out what happened to InuYasha. And that look in Sesshoumaru's eyes, I wonder what he was thinking about?' Kagome wondered. She heard Buyo mew and looked down at him. “I know, you can feel that I'm stressed can't you.” She said to Buyo and brought the cat close to her. “I'll probably get a better sleep tonight now that you're here Buyo.” She said. `At least I hope I do. I always seemed to get better sleeps when Buyo was with me.' She thought and soon began to forget about everything that happened that day. `I wonder what tomorrow will bring?' She wondered and within a few minutes she fell asleep to Buyo's familiar soft purring.