InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Fragile ❯ Equality Equals Nobody ( Chapter 3 )

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

Present
Past

Equality Equals Nobody

All this talk about equality. The only thing people really have in common is that they are all going to die.

September 25, 2006

“Kagome.” She looked up. Her eyes widened as she saw her husband of 7 years standing before her. She was glad that her restraints were finally taken off that morning. Perhaps now would be a perfect time to get atonement for the pain that had been wrecked upon her.

“What do you want here, you damn bastard!” she screamed. She tried to form an energy ball, but she was much too weak. Inuyasha sighed as he rubbed the bridge of his nose.

“Kags--“

“Don't you dare to call me that! You have no right!” Her orange eyes were on fire and her chest kept rapidly moving up and down with every breath she took. Her fists shook and her powers roared.

“Please, stop. You're hurting yourself more with each breathe you take. Don't scream.” He said. Kagome was about to scream some more when coughs over took her delicate frame. Immediately, he was at her side with a glass of water trying to stop the coughs.

“Getting away from me you asshole. Just go away.” she whimpered. She seemed much smaller.

“Kagome, just try and heal yourself. That's all I want.” Inuyasha said in soothing comforting words. He felt his heart break as he tried to hug Kagome, but she seemed to wince.

Like he was going to hurt her. He already had, and regrets it even to this day. He didn't mean to hurt her heart. He didn't mean to take advantage.

“Go away.” Those two words seem to carve deep into his heart. His golden eyes that had many women swooning over were now filled with hurt, pain, sadness, and love.

“Kagome, please heal.” He took a deep breath as he made drastic, ghastly, and all around stupid decision. “Heal yourself completely, and I will sign the divorce papers.”

Kagome looked at Inuyasha, the man she believed was the love of her life. “What did you say?”

“I'll sign the divorce papers, but only until you heal completely.” He said. He sighed when he didn't get an immediate response from her.

“Alright. I'll do it.” She said. He smiled, half broken hearted because he had to give her up, but half joyful that she was finally going to start healing.

“Thank you, love.” He said. Before she could protest or say anything, he kissed her cheek and left.

Kagome felt her cheeks beginning to heat up. Why had he kissed her? And why was she sitting her, blushing like a 15 year-old school girl!

She groaned and fell back. A smile played her lips as she thought that finally she was getting rid of Inuyasha.

Was it really what she wanted?

Kagome slapped and scolded herself. She shouldn't be thinking like that. That jerk cheated on her. He hurt her after her promised to never damage her.

`Yes,' she decided. `This is what I really want.'

January 8th, 1996

“Oi, bitch!” Kagome rolled her eyes as the `god' of the campus yelled out to her. She continued on her way to her locker, ignoring the looks that seemed to bore onto her form. “Hey, I'm talking to you.”

“I know that.” She replied. “I just choose not to recognize you.”

“What the fuck? Just stop will ya?” he said. Kagome laughed.

“And here I thought you were supposed to be a strong, almighty hanyou.” She taunted. “I guess I was wrong.”

“Wench, will you just shut your god damn trap for a moment?” he said. A circle of fellow peers began to form around, waiting for one of Kagome's and Inuyasha's all around famous and wonderfully hilarious fights.

“Okay, what the hell do you want?” she asked, finally turning around and facing him. Although she had to look up since he was a head taller than her.

“I need a ride.” Kagome's jaw seemed to drop as did the rest of the people surrounding them. She left out a frustrated growl and walked away.

“Hey! I need a ride. Did you--“Kagome whirled around, almost crashing into Inuyasha.

“Yes, I heard you. Why the hell can't you get your own ride?” Kagome asked. She sharply turned the corner and began to climb the stairs, with Inuyasha right behind her. The students began to make a path as they saw that Kagome's temper was coming out.

“Because nobody else can give me a ride.” Kagome raised an eyebrow. She scoffed.

“Right, and I'm supposed to believe that? Ask any girl to take you home and they would be willing to and more.” She turned around and continued to her locker, which was only a couple of feet away.

“Aww, come on. Don't be fucked up.” he said. Kagome let out a breath of disbelief.

“You don't want me to be fucked up? When in reality you treat me like I am less than dirt? Go to hell, asshole.” She said. She opened her locker with such forced those around them thought that the door would fall.

“Hey, leave her alone!” Kagome sighed in relief as her all-time favorite hero came to save her. She turned around as she saw the familiar blue-eyed, black-haired wolf demon push his way through the crowd.

“What the hell do you want, wolf shit?” Inuyasha growled. It was no secret that Inuyasha Takahashi and Kouga Tanaka hated each other, despite being cousins.

“Quit bothering Kagome, baka.” He growled. Kagome squeaked as Kouga pushed her behind him. She grabbed his shirt in effort to balanced and sighed in relief when she didn't fall.

“So now you're her knight in shining armor?” he asked. Kagome stood on her tip-toes to try on look at Inuyasha over Kouga's shoulder. Lucky for her, Kouga was sort of crouching so she was able to reach.

“Actually it's more like black with a little bit of green armor. Shining things make me space out.” Kagome chirped. Kouga growled and pushed her head down. Inuyasha and Kagome glared.

“Hey, don't do that!” Inuyasha shouted. Kouga raised an eyebrow.

“I could have sworn I could see love in your eyes.” Kouga gasped, pretending to be shocked. “Dear lord. Don't tell me that you have a crush on Kagome!”

“Hey, you make it sound like it's a bad thing!” Kagome said. Kouga turned around and gave her a brief hug. Some of the girls awed. Kouga was also considered as “hottie” at the school.

“It's never a bad thing. Now shut up and let me defend you.” Kouga said. Kagome sighed as she fished her things out of the locker, closed it, and walked away.

“Yeah right. Like I would ever love a thing like her. Besides, I have Kikyo.” Inuyasha said, making his girlfriend sound like a possession, rather than a person.

“You say that like it's a good thing.” Kouga said. The crowd “ohh”-ed. Everyone knew that Kikyo was an A-class slut, except Inuyasha who refused to accept it and beat up anyone who insulted her.

“Maybe because it is. Kikyo was voted the hottest girl in this school. While Kagome lives in her shadow.”

“Kagome could have won that title eons ago. The only reason that she didn't is because she, unlike your girlfriend, treats her body with respect and doesn't go around and prostitute herself.” Inuyasha growled, more than ready to beat the living daylights out of his second cousin.

“And who says that Kagome hasn't. I've heard rumors about her and the football team.” Kouga laughed. Some people from the crowd snickered, knowing that Inuyasha had accidentally switched names.

“You idiot. They were talking about Kagura, not Kagome. Isn't that right, `Gome?” Kouga turned around, but only saw air. “'Gome? `Gome, where'd you go?”

“Like I said, probably with the football team.” Inuyasha said. Guys from the football team widened their eyes as they saw their girlfriends make their way to them. They scattered, not wanting to face their girlfriends and having to come clean about who they had slept with behind their backs.

“Hey, isn't that Kikyo over there, kissing the captain of the soccer team?” Kouga said. Inuyasha frowned as he looked to where Kouga was pointing. “That's sad. You can't even trust your own girlfriend.”

“At least I have one, you desperate son of—“A loud whistle made Inuyasha, Kouga, and every other demon in the hallway cover their ears.

“Just what is going on here?” the crowd parted as the vice principal made his way to the two demons. “Inuyasha and Kouga. I should have known.”

“Hello, vice principal Hatchet.” Kouga said. Inuyasha merely `Feh'-ed.

“Wait a minute, where's Kagome? She's usually the cause of all your fights.” The vice principal said.

“She disappeared. Don't really know where she is.” Kouga said.

“Well, come on boys. Time for one of our little chats.” Kouga groaned and Inuyasha scoffed.

“How sad and pathetic.” Eri said. Yuka and Ayumi agreed, making their way to class to tell their friend how the `fight' ended.

Kagome sighed as the nurse came into her room to do the daily check up. The nurse smiled, knowing that it was pointless since Kagome did nothing.

“Hello, Mrs. Takahashi.” She said. She picked up the chart and mentally slapped herself for that slip up. She shut her eyes, waiting for either some screaming or some hurting.

“Hello nurse. How are you today?” The nurse dropped her chart as Kagome did something else than say her name was Ms. Higurashi and that whole ordeal.

“I…I'm fine. How are you, Mrs. Takahashi?” She knew she was testing her luck, but wanted to see if Kagome would have her normal reaction.

“I'm alright. I can't wait for my therapy session to start.” Kagome said as she smiled. The nurse realized that Kagome was smiling. Not one of her fake and forced smiles.

But a true smile. Kagome was actually, genuinely happy. Maybe it was hope.

Or one of the nurses had accidentally given Kagome too much of that special morphine. Again.

January 16th, 1996

Noon

Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi sat patiently as they waited for Kagome to arrive. They were at the mall, deciding to go shopping for an upcoming dance. Except Kagome.

She was just there for the smoothies and ice-cream.

“God, what is taking that girl so long?” Yuka asked exasperated. Ayumi shrugged as she continued to munch on her candy snack.

“If she took the bus, train, or car, we are okay. If she came on her skateboard, running, or walk, we are screwed.” Eri said.

Yuka scoffed. “Knowing Kagome, she came skateboarding. She hates her car because it's not environmental safe. The bus takes too long and the train….well, I'm not so sure what's wrong with the train.”

“She used to hate the bus and the train, but thanks to her protest, they have begun to make them environmental safe. The bus is much to slow for her and she could never memorize the train schedule, which always makes her miss then train. She never is patient enough to wait 10-15 minutes for the next one.” Ayumi said. She took a deep breath and finished her candy.

“And speaking of the devil, here she is.” Eri said, pointing to the miko that emerged from a crowd of people.

“Damn assholes.” She muttered as she plopped right next to them. She had no helmet or pads on her, which made Yuka `tsk-tsk'.

“'Gome, if you're gonna go and ride that damn piece of metal or whatever it is, at least have a helmet on.” She said, sounding like a mother.

“Gee, thanks mother. I'll make a note.” Kagome responded, rolling her eyes. “I hate helmets. When ever I fall, they make my head hurt. Asides, I have somehow managed to gain complete and total balance while riding my skateboard.”

“Sure pal, that's what you said before running straight into that telephone pole.” The three girls laughed at the memory while Kagome scowled.

“How was I supposed to know that damn thing would be there? I never remember it being there.” Ayumi shook her head.

“Kagome, it has always been there. Now come on, we need some shoes, dresses, and accessories for Junior Prom.” Kagome groaned, knowing that she would be forced to carry all the bags.

“Remind me again why I hang out with you guys?” Kagome asked. Yuka laughed as she placed her arm around the miko's shoulder.

“Because you love us.” She said.

“I don't believe in love.” Kagome pointed out. Yuka huffed and crossed her arms. Eri rolled her eyes.

“Because we have known each other since we were in diapers. You might have changed a whole lot, but we still care about you.” Kagome sniff.

“I think I feel something.” She said. The other girls smiled, wondering if they finally broke through Kagome. “Oh no, it's just the fajita I ate backing up on me.”

Eri and Yuka groaned as Ayumi laughed. She finally said, “Okay, so where are we going first?”

“How about there?” Eri asked as she pointed to Nordstrom. Kagome groaned.

“That is one of the most expensive stores. For the record, I'm not buying shit you for you guys.” She said.

“Oh shut up you big baby.” Yuka said. She grabbed her dark and almost gothic friend's wrist and dragged her inside. “Besides, who said anything about you buy things for us.”

“Yeah, we have dates to do that, sweetie.” Eri said. Kagome frowned in disgust.

“Call me sweetie again and see what happens to your car.” Eri scowled. Ayumi dragged Kagome with her, hoping to save her friend.

“Come on `Gome. You can help me pick out a dress while those two over there chat about boys.” Kagome sighed in appreciation realizing that her friend was right.

“Okay. What color do you want?” Kagome asked. Ayumi thought for a while. Green, red, blue, brown, and white were definitely off the list. Orange didn't go well with her skin tone. She hated pink.

So that left black and yellow. Black didn't really fit her personality so yellow her color.

“What do you mean black doesn't fit your personality?” Kagome asked. Ayumi looked up.

“I was saying that all out loud?” Ayumi asked. Kagome looked at her friend, wondering if she should be concerned or not.

“Yeah, you were muttering it all under your breath but I hear d it all.” Kagome said. She eyed her dazed and confused friend. “Are you okay? Maybe I should call I doctor.”

“What for?” Ayumi asked, confused. Kagome halted.

“I'm not sure.” Kagome said as she scratched her head. Ayumi sighed as she dragged her friend.

6 o'clock p.m.

Eri sighed in content as she sat down and finally let her throbbing feet rest. Ayumi was slurping on some ice cold soda and Yuka was patiently waiting for her friends to finish their resting time. Kagome had long ago passed out.

“You guys are so weak! And I thought Kagome was an amazing, powerful miko. Isn't she a direct descendent from Midoriko? Some miko she is.” Yuka scoffed. Kagome sat up from were she was lying on the floor (which earned many strange stares and 3.50).

“Hey, shut your lip. I am what ever you just said. It's just that shopping with you is like fighting with a demon without any weapons what so ever.” Kagome took a deep breath as she knocked out again.

“We are going to have to drag her back home, aren't we?” Eri asked. She took a deep breath as the throbbing pain in her feet seemed to dull just a wee bit.

“Yeah. Now, come on. I need to go home and make dinner. My parents are coming home in one hour.” Yuka said. Kagome suddenly jumped up, making Ayumi scream, Eri fall to the floor, and Yuka jump.

“Don't do that.” Eri hissed. She stood and rubbed her sore behind. Kagome grinned sheepishly as she helped Eri up.

“My bad.” Kagome said. She remembered why she had jumped in the first place. “Ayumi what time is it?”

The girl looked at her watch. “It's 6:05. Why?”

Kagome groaned as she held her head in her arms. “Shit! I was supposed to be home five minutes ago. Naraku is going to be so mad.”

“Just tell him that there was traffic. After all, this is rush hour.” Yuka said, not really understanding the importance of why Kagome had to be home immediately.

Kagome shook her head, knowing that she couldn't lie because Naraku would surely smell it. “No, I can't. Besides, he knows I skateboarded here. I really need to go. See you guys on Monday!”

Eri, Yuka, and Ayumi waved as their friend ran out the mall and hoped on her skateboard. They shook their heads and began to chat about the dance.

Meanwhile, Kagome was having a battle against time. As you can all guess, she was going to lose, badly. Panting, Kagome stopped, took a deep breath and continued. She continued, even though the street light had turned red. Cursing and debating, Kagome paused.

Either she crossed and got killed or she waited and got killed. Deciding to take a chance and the former, Kagome crossed. She let out a breath of relief when she almost got squished, but managed to jump on time.

She barely noticed Inuyasha, who was sitting in the front porch actually doing his homework (huge shock). She ducked, skateboard in hand, and went to the back. She bit her lip, hoping for the best and entered the enormous house.

Kagome let out a sigh of relief when she saw that Naraku wasn't in the kitchen. A stupid voice in her head reminded her that just because he wasn't in the kitchen, that didn't mean that he wasn't in the house.

Slowly, with one ear wide open in order to hear is anyone sneaked up on her, Kagome made her way to her room. The beating would be less painful is she pretended to be home and that she forgot about dinner.

“Just where the hell do you think you're going?” Naraku shouted. Kagome winced, knowing that she would have gotten caught no matter how quiet she was, as she turned around slowly.

Apparently, she was too slow because Naraku whirled her around and punched her in the stomach, knocking the wind out of her. Kagome gasped as she fell down, the steps hurting her back. Her skateboard clattered to the ground.

“Kagome!” Souta shouted. He had been up in his room, watching T.V. when he heard Naraku scream. Now, his sister was on the ground, trying to breath.

“Go to your room Souta.” Kagome said. He was about to protest, but a sharp look from her sister sent him back.

Naraku scowled. He like being in control. He controls parts of Tokyo. He controls parts of America. He controls thousands of people. Yet, he cannot control that stupid brat and his whore-of-a- sister.

He looked down to the little ingrate that was at his feet. She should be kiss up, begging for forgiveness. Instead, she fought back.

He picked her up and threw her harshly, making her land on her wrist. He began to shout. “Why the fuck are you coming here so late? It's almost 7.”

“Actually, it's 6:24. Learn how to tell time, you twit.” Kagome spat. She knew she was going to get into so much trouble for that, but she couldn't resist. She could possibly already have a broken wrist. Now she was adding injury to injury.

“You bitch.” Naraku growled. He kicked her and then yanked her hair. “You better shut that fucking mouth of yours. Go and make dinner.”

He threw her, kicked her for good measures. “Asshole!” Kagome yelled after him. Naraku growled and smirked. To his left, was a lamp. He yanked it and threw it at Kagome.

She ducked, but some shards stuck to her arm and back. She screamed out, “Shit head!”

“You need to remember your place. I control you. You do something to upset me, you get hurt. Piss me off and I go after your brother. Tell any one and your brother is dead. I have the power, not you.” He said. He turned and walked back to his study, doing god knows what.

She stood up and screamed once more in frustration. Why is it that Naraku loved to hurt her with glass? With a sigh, she stood and began to clean up the lamp.

She got a trash bag and placed the broken lamp and shards (including the ones that struck her) in the bag. She decided she would clean her wounds later, after she finished throwing out the broken lamp and making dinner.

Kagome stood up, the cuts on her arm, back, and cheek not hurting her much. She grabbed the bag and stepped outside.

“Oi, wench.” Kagome groaned as she heard Inuyasha approach.

“What do you want?” she asked. She froze as she felt his clawed hand on her shoulder. She didn't dare to breathe as Inuyasha turned her around.

“What happened to your cheek?” Inuyasha muttered as he traced the cut with his claw gently.

“Nothing. I trip and dragged the lamp with me.” Kagome showed him the bag, making him step back and release her. “That's what's in here.”

“Really? Then why is it that I heard screaming?” Inuyasha noticed as Kagome's face seemed paler than usual as soon as the words left his mouth. She swallowed the big lump that had seemed to form in her throat.

“You….you ah heard that?” she asked. Inuyasha nodded.

“Yeah, I believe the entire neighborhood heard that. What is going on in there?” he asked. Kagome licked her lips as a lie quickly came to her.

“The lamp was expensive. Naraku got mad because I wasn't careful. We just started shout and fight. There's a lot of stress because Naraku has some sort of review or check up at work and exams in school. We fight more than usual.” Kagome lied right through her teeth.

“Kagome!” The back door opened and Souta stepped out. He seemed relief when he saw his sister, but once he saw Inuyasha was there, he tensed up. “I need help with my homework.”

“Right.” Kagome turned back to Inuyasha. “Sorry, gotta go. Fun talking to you.”

She ran to door, her eyes thanking her brother. “Come on Souta. What do you need help with?”

As soon as she shuts the door, Souta turns around and hugs Kagome tightly. “Dammit, don't you scare me like that.”

“I'm sorry. Now, stop cussing and go upstairs. Dinner will be ready soon, okay?” Souta nodded and let go of his sister.

“Sure. Just be careful.” Kagome seemed confused, wondering if he was talking about Inuyasha snooping around or making dinner. She shrugged as she made some seafood, knowing very well that Naraku hates shrimp and probably won't allow her to eat.

“Mrs. Takahashi, may I ask what in the name of the lord are you doing?” The nurse asked.

Kagome opened her eyes. “Nothing. Just meditating. Why?”

“Well, for once, you never mediate. Two, don't your legs hurt from that position? And three, won't the baby get hurt that way?" Kagome had her legs crossed in front of her and her back was straight, showing off good posture.

“They do, but mediating helped calm down the pain. And the baby isn't getting hurt since nothing is touching my womb.” The nurse sighed, not knowing whether to leave Kagome or calm the doctor.

She shut the door as she left. Kagome closed her eyes, feeling tears sting her eyes. She took a deep breath and cleared her mind.

It was for the best.

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