InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hanyou of the Future ❯ Unwanted Friends ( Chapter 10 )

AN: Thank you to Isis-Kitty for the beta job. Also, thank you to Laroche for doing some great artwork on Inuyasha in modern day clothes. SO HOT! Thanks for your support. All the chapters have been revised, and this fic is off hiatus.

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Hanyou of the Future

Chapter Ten: Unwanted Friends

“Who the hell are you?” one man yelled at him as Inuyasha charged onto the scene. He looked to his left and right, surveying the area and taking in how many people he'd have to defeat. He only regretted not having his sword.

`Hrmm… only five men and they look weak too,' Inuyasha said to himself, wanting to end this as soon as possible.

“I ain't telling you my name! I got a problem with you…” Inuyasha pointed to all the mobsters. “And I got a problem with this guy too.” Inuyasha pointed at Oogami and paused, and before the bad guys could speak, he cracked his knuckles and got a malicious gleam in his eyes. “Now who shall I pummel first?”

“Why you!” The lead mobster did not seem happy with Inuyasha's attitude or threats. He and his men quickly pulled out their guns and aimed for him. Grinning at him with confidence, Inuyasha became increasingly irritated with them.

He had seen guns before. Of course, these were smaller than the ones from his era, but he knew they no doubt caused some damage to flesh, and even at his alarming high rate of healing, he wondered if he could handle an onslaught of them. He cursed times like these when he wasn't wearing his fire rat kimono; sure, it was out of place in this time, but it was beneficial for protecting him in moments like these.

Well, he'd just have to be quick then. He stretched his claws, his joints popping noisily.

“Guys, it looks like one of Takeda's weird models decided to get into our business.” The mobster gave him a toothy grin with a mouthful of gold and diamond teeth.

Inuyasha wondered why he was considered so weird, and then he remembered he was still wearing the mask. He only hoped that he'd rough them up so badly they'd have a few concussions and lose their memories of ever meeting him.

He watched them stealthily while they eyed him back, giving him their nasty grins. They sure were slow at taking a shot…

“You think you're a hero, eh? Boys, let's show him who he's messing with. Fire!”

The mobsters opened fire at him with an angry force, and in that second, he jumped above their rapid fire, lunging for them with his claws.

“Sankon Tessou!” Inuyasha yelled, and his youki surged through his fingers, clawing at their guns and ripping them in half. Some of the force from Inuyasha's attack flew onto the gunmen, slashing their clothes with blood pouring from open wounds. Scared, the men looked back at Inuyasha who was growling at them. He gripped one last gun in his hand and squeezed it, crushing the metal.

The mobster's lackeys hid behind their boss in fear, and he was just as terrified as they were. “Who are you? What are you?”

Inuyasha's eyes gleamed red, and he cracked his knuckles again. This time his scare tactic was more effective.

“Takeda Oogami is my prey,” Inuyasha responded in a deep growl. He pointed a clawed finger at the boss, who recoiled in fear. “You steer clear of him, and if I find out you've messed with him, I will finish what I started today.”

The mob boss nodded his head in fright while his minions ran out the door of the studio in front of him. Bravely, the lead mobster said to Inuyasha, “I can't make the decision to let Oogami alone. You'll have to tell my boss.”

Inuyasha's lip curled, and he didn't care about this guy's problems or his stupid boss. He just wanted this farce to end so Kagome and her family could be safe again. In a swift motion, he decked him on the nose, and Inuyasha felt bone break with the force. The man wailed, and blood gushed down his face.

“Your boss better not cross my path or I'll destroy him as well!” And Inuyasha grabbed the guy by his collar and launched him through the open studio door.

Inuyasha sighed, and he looked over to Oogami, who was crouched down, shivering in fear. Hesitantly, he looked up at Inuyasha with snot running down his nose. Scared, he looked into Inuyasha's angry eyes and then to his sharp claws. “What … what do you want? Don't hurt me!” Oogami put his arms over his body tightly as if he was ready for an earthquake.

“Shut up, you stupid ass. I'm not going to hurt you,” Inuyasha retorted.

Oogami's eyes widened and he froze. His lip quivered. “You're not?”

“Well, not yet, not until you do me a favor. Not get your sorry ass up and look me in the eye!” Inuyasha ordered, and slowly Oogami rose, looking at Inuyasha fearfully.

Oogami's gaze roamed Inuyasha's form, and he gave him a puzzled look. “Hey, don't I know you?”

Inuyasha took off the mask, and Oogami gasped. “You're…you're that Inuyasha model!”

“I ain't no model! That stupid Riho bitch tricked me, and then she threatened my family! I came here to set things straight!” Inuyasha reached out and grabbed Oogami by the collar of his shirt and lifted him off the ground. He growled at him, and Oogami continued to gape at him in shock, not knowing what to expect from him. “I saved you from those punks, now I want something from you. You leave me and my family alone, do you hear? And I'm never going to be conned in modeling for you again.”

Oogami looked at him stupefied. He nodded slowly as Inuyasha's grip around his neck became tighter. “Yes… but…”

“No buts!” Inuyasha said, throwing him to the ground. Oogami made a sound of pain, and then looked up at Inuyasha's form hovering over at him, pointing a threatening claw in his face. “You leave me alone, and you tell that Riho bitch to stop bothering me as well. If I see any one of your ugly faces around me and my family, I'm trashing this whole studio and stringing you up for those guys once and for all.”

“But…” Takeda seemed a little braver, but he continued to take in Inuyasha's threats. “How can I not bother you again…” Then he smirked. “When I know your secret?”

“Secret?” Inuyasha snarled at him. “What the hell are you talking about?”

In one swift motion, Takeda had leaped over to him and removed Inuyasha's bandana. Inuyasha reached out an arm to stop him, but Takeda was too quick. Takeda twirled the bandana around his finger and winked at him happily. “Ah… ah… The secret is that you're not a human, are you? I should have known looking at your pictures. I'd even say you're a demon.”

Inuyasha's jaw dropped, and the both of them heard a feminine gasp in the shadows.

“No! Inuyasha!” she screamed, and Kagome came running out to help Inuyasha. Inuyasha stood in front of her protectively, glaring at Takeda.

“Ah… so you were worried about her, that's why you were so intent on protecting your family.”

“Shut up! I don't care if you know I'm a demon; you better stay away if you know what's good for you.”

“Oh, calm down, Inuyasha-pii, I'm not going to blackmail you or anything. I realized what you did back there for me. I just want to be friends.”

“Bullshit!” Inuyasha eyed him suspiciously. “There's gotta be something in it for you. I told you, I ain't modeling for you anymore.”

Takeda pouted and whined, “Aw… you don't have to be so mean! I really am grateful, and I promise not to make you model anymore or threaten your family.” He grinned at Inuyasha, who clenched his fists at his sides ready to pound him.

“Inuyasha… calm down,” Kagome said, and then she turned to Oogami. Earnestly, she asked, “Oogami-san, I just wanted to know one thing.”

Takeda looked at her curiously as she continued, “How did you know that Inuyasha was a demon? It's not like they're commonplace around here.”

“Hrmm…” Takeda stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, “Well, how do I put this…” He paused, looking straight at Kagome. “For one, don't be so naïve. I've seen demons before, but most of them are hiding in society's underground. I've worked for a few people who've employed demons as bodyguards. It's nothing unusual.”

Inuyasha and Kagome looked at each worriedly and then back to Takeda in disbelief. “You're lying again! I would have picked up on their youki, and I barely feel anything.”

Takeda shrugged. “This is the modern age, and a lot of them use technology to hide. I don't know much about `youki' but I'm sure they can mask that too, for various reasons.”

Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's hand and squeezed it. She looked scared. “Inuyasha, what if that presence we've been feeling is youki, and maybe just small random instances of it. I mean, didn't it seem strange to both of us that we could feel it? Maybe it was just someone passing by.”

Inuyasha looked at her and then back to Kagome. “Kagome, this isn't the time for this conversation…” He glared at Takeda. “We have something else to take care of.”

Takeda waved his hand. “Oh don't mind me. Consider us even for this afternoon.” He rubbed his neck. “Man, I really thought I was going to die.”

“I don't care,” Inuyasha said rudely, and Kagome smiled in embarrassment by his side. “You just keep your promise.”

Takeda jumped on him and hugged him from behind, which scared Inuyasha. “Oh, don't be mean, Inuyasha-pyon. I just want to be your friend now. Maybe you can help me when the bad guys come around again!”

“Not a chance!” Inuyasha said, trying to break free from Takeda's embrace.

“Wah!” Takeda cried dramatically, and Kagome couldn't help but laugh at the scene.

“Stop laughing, woman, and help get this bozo off me!”

“Yes, do help him or I'm going to steal your boy away!” Takeda teased, and Kagome was stunned. Inuyasha's face turned an unhealthy shade of green.

“Ah! Get him off!” Inuyasha said, finally flinging Takeda off, who just continued to smile adoringly at him.

“We need to go!” Inuyasha huffed, grabbing Kagome's hand. He pointed a finger at Takeda who began to pout. “You leave us alone, you hear? I don't want to see you ever again.”

“Oh, I don't think it's going to be that easy, my demon friend,” Takeda purred, leering at him. Inuyasha growled, and Takeda laughed. “We will meet again.”

Grumbling, Inuyasha pulled Kagome down the hallway toward the front door. Takeda beamed at them as they left, and Kagome looked behind her several times in wonder.

“Inuyasha, do you think he's serious?”

“About what?” Inuyasha snapped at her. He was still fuming about the whole incident.

“You know, about keeping your secret as a demon?” Kagome answered.

“Well, it doesn't really matter, does it? If he's right, then there are demons in your time able to live among humans and mask themselves.”

“Yes, but… I'm really unsure about how accurate that is. I've never heard anything…”

“Kagome,” Inuyasha interrupted her; he grabbed her shoulders and sternly met her eyes. “I think he might be right… about everything. It didn't seem he would lie. How would he know about demons anyway?” Kagome nodded, and then Inuyasha continued, “Besides, as much as I hate that guy, I think we should stay close to him. Maybe he's connected with the evil presence that's trying to find the jewel.”

“Do you really think so?” Kagome asked, finding his theory somewhat farfetched.

Inuyasha sighed. “We don't have any other leads at this point, do we? Besides, if anything, I'd like to meet another demon from your time and ask them about how they've managed to live in secrecy this whole time.” He bit his lip and looked ahead. He added, “Then maybe I can find an easier way of blending into your time and find more about their history.”

Kagome nodded. They exited Oogami's studio, and as they came upon the bustling streets of Shibuya, they headed toward a bus station. The atmosphere between them remained tense, and Kagome actually felt tired from the day. Looking back on it though, she couldn't help but snicker.

“What's so funny?” Inuyasha asked beside her as they waited for the bus.

“Oh nothing, just you back there.” She grinned widely. “You were like a super hero from a comic book at the way you busted into that scene. You roughed up those guys good.”

Inuyasha shrugged but smiled at her compliment. “It's not any different than my usual way; you know that.”

Kagome leaned into him and rested her head against his arm. Inuyasha squeezed her hand, reveling in the normalcy of her touch.

“I know, but it's more fun to see you do it in my time. It's something completely different to me,” she replied, and then she looked up at him proudly. She sighed and said finally, “And no matter what time we're in, you always make me feel safe.”

Inuyasha smiled, and he traced a finger lightly over her cheek. “I'll always make sure of that.”

Their intimate moment was torn apart by the loud brakes of the bus. Inuyasha let Kagome walk ahead of them to pay as they got on the bus. They moved to the back, and Kagome rested her head against Inuyasha's shoulder and sighed.

“So, now what do we do since that photographer has been taken care of?” Kagome asked.

Inuyasha frowned, not sure what they were going to do. Immediately, he thought of the activated Shikon Jewel. He looked around the empty bus and then replied, “We should check on the jewel and see if it allows passageway back to my era.”

Kagome nodded, and she felt anxiety ball up in her stomach. “I hope it works,” she said sadly. “I'm starting to miss them.”

Inuyasha was silent for a moment. How did he really feel about going back to his time? Would he want to now that he's happy with Kagome in her time? Other than to check up on their friends, he really didn't know if he had a reason to go back. Finally he said, “I do too.”

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When they returned to the shrine, Kagome and Inuyasha rushed to take the jewel to the well house again. The jewel pulsed in her hands, and the surging power excited her as she hoped it would once again open the gateway to the feudal time.

Inuyasha took her hand. “Let's do this together.” And Kagome nodded in agreement with him. Standing on the edge of the well, Kagome held the jewel as Inuyasha held her hand. They looked at each, nodded together, and then leaped into the well.

They closed their eyes, hoping to feel that inevitable catch.

Their feet hit the dirt, and frowning, they both looked up to see that nothing had changed.

“Damn it! It didn't work!” Inuyasha cursed, and Kagome leaned against the wall beside him. She scrunched her face in disappointment.

“I just don't get it,” she said. “Why would it be active again, but not allow us passage to the past?”

“Keh,” Inuyasha huffed. “I don't have a clue. If anything, it just pisses me off more.”

Kagome bit her lip and looked up the well. “The jewel activates but still doesn't let us use the well. Now, someone seems to be looking for it here in my time. I just don't know what to do.”

Inuyasha was silent for a moment, but then he sighed. “The only thing I can think of is that the jewel doesn't work for the well because we aren't needed in the past.”

Kagome gave him an attentive look and said, “Hrmm… so it must mean we're needed here.”

Inuyasha grunted. “Great. That means we're about to find more danger. I hate to think of it…” He paused and gave her an anxious look. “But I hope that if there are demons in your era, they're not looking for the jewel.”

Kagome was stunned. “Modern era demons after the jewel?” She swallowed uncomfortably. “That's …”

“Scary,” he finished. “Yeah, if that's the case, we're going to have to make a wish on the jewel.”

“But we don't know what to wish for. I can't…” Kagome paused. “I don't know what unselfish thing I should wish for. I was hoping to use it back in your time, to make a wish to revive all the innocent people who were killed by Naraku.”

“Can't you do that here?”

“I was afraid to make that wish, Inuyasha,” she said with a solemn look. “What if I change history?”

“Good point,” he responded, realizing her intentions. Suddenly, his ears twitched and he heard movement outside the well house.

“Hello!” a voice had screamed, probably from visitors to the shrine.

“Let's talk about this later,” Inuyasha said, and Kagome nodded. He helped her climb out of the well back outside. They exited looking for the origin of the voice.

“Is anyone here? We're looking for Inuyasha and Ms. Kagome!” a woman called, and Inuyasha and Kagome spotted two people walking around the grounds calling for them.

Inuyasha surveyed them and furrowed his brow when he realized who they were. The man turned around and smiled in glee. It was Takeda and Riho.

“Ah! There you lovebirds are!” Riho exclaimed, and they rushed over to them. They looked over at Inuyasha and Kagome with enormous mischievous smiles.

“What the hell are you doing here? I thought I told you to stay away!” Inuyasha yelled at them as Kagome gaped by his side.

Takeda chuckled and waved his hand. “Oh come on, don't start that again, Inuyasha-ppe. How can I just let you go after what you did for me this afternoon?”

“Easy. Stay. The. Hell. AWAY!” Inuyasha screamed, and Takeda seemed offended.

“How mean! He's being mean to me, Riho-chan!”

“Inuyasha! How could you?” Riho patted the shoulder of her weeping sensei and gave Inuyasha a pitiful look. “We just wanted to take you guys out for dinner in appreciation! Why won't you accept our generous gift?”

And the two of them started wailing dramatically. Inuyasha sighed in frustration at the scene. Kagome looked at them with exasperation. “Those two…”

Then, the two of them jumped over and grabbed Kagome and Inuyasha by their arms, pulling them ahead. Beaming at them, they led them down the steps of the shrine.

“Come on! We've got reservations at a fabulous place!” Riho said, holding onto Kagome's arm cheerfully and flashing a dazzling smile.

“Yes! It'll be so fun, Inu-chan! You're just going to love it!” Takeda said joyfully, and then rubbed his head against his shoulder. Inuyasha struggled in his grasp. Takeda added, “Inu-chan, your hair is so soft!”

“Ah! Let me go, you pervert!” Inuyasha screamed, trying to shrug him off, but Takeda held onto him for dear life. Kagome laughed at the scene, and Inuyasha looked at her pleadingly.

“See, Inu-chan! Kagome wants to go to dinner! Don't you?” Riho eyed her expectantly.

“Well…I…”

“There! It's decided!” Riho said, holding up a victory sign. “Now off to the limo!”

“Hey!” Inuyasha yelled, but they were successfully taken away. Inuyasha might have struggled more, but he did want to learn more about the demons in this era, and maybe this was as good a time as any.

He sighed, and Kagome smiled sheepishly beside him. “Well, it appears we're being kidnapped.” Inuyasha watched her and then her expression changed.

“What is it?” he whispered to her.

“You know that energy I was feeling earlier when someone was looking for the jewel?” she said to him. He nodded as Takeda and Riho continued to drag them along.

Kagome looked suspiciously to their new companions and said, “Well, I feel it again. And it's very close.”