InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hunt for the Sword of Legend ❯ Break Ins and Sleeping Arrangments ( Chapter 4 )

I had a hard time writing this one. There's so much I want to do with this story but it's hard actually getting there. Well, I hope you like it.

 

 

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

 

 

Chapter 4:

 

 

Break Ins and Sleeping Arrangments

 

 

Inuyasha, Kagome and Miroku stepped into the parking lot underneath the huge building where Kagome's practice was located. Miroku had driven his own car there so he had to drive it back. Kagome had also driven herself. When the three of them got near the parking deck, Inuyasha realized that Myoga and Sango had taken the rental car they shared which left him riding with either Kagome or Miroku. Inuyasha had just decided that he needed to ride with Kagome for `protection reasons', when Miroku opened his all-knowing mouth.

 

 

“Inuyasha, why don't you ride with me? My car is much cleaner than Kagome's. I'd be surprised if you could actually find a place to sit in there.”

 

 

“Thanks, oh favorite cousin of mine. You sure do show your love for me, don't you?” Kagome grumbled sarcastically.

 

 

Inuyasha also grumbled something to himself that sounded like `meddling asshole' as he followed Miroku to the car he was headed toward. The two men piled into the car and pulled out behind Kagome. The first five minutes of the ride were quiet. Miroku wanted to break the tension he could almost physically feel coming off Inuyasha in waves.

 

 

“By the way, I wanted to know if you were Japanese yourself. I know your last name is, but you look Caucasian enough.”

 

 

“My father's side of the family is Japanese from way back. The name just carried on this far. I'm like, one sixteenth Japanese.”

 

 

“Oh…what about the others; the old man and that wonderfully gorgeous woman?” By the time Miroku had gotten to the last of his question, he sported a very wide, very perverted grin.

 

 

“Well, Myoga's family and my family have been friends for generations. I'm guessing it started in Japan because of Myoga's family name. I met Sango in college. I know she doesn't look it, but her grandfather is Japanese. Our last names being what they are is how we became friends in the first place. We felt like fate had meant us to be together. Silly, huh?”

 

 

Miroku's mood darkened. `Poor Kagome' he thought. “How long have you and Sango been together?”

 

 

Inuyasha misunderstood what Miroku was really asking. He was starting to relax around this stranger and before he answered, he thought to himself, that he might not be such a bad guy to have around. “Let's see…I've known her for six years, or something like that.”

 

 

“Wow, planning on getting married anytime soon?”

 

 

Inuyasha burst out laughing. Miroku just looked him with the most concerned/weirded out expression he could possibly muster up.

 

 

When the full blown laughs had turned into slight giggles, Inuyasha wiped a tear from his eye and addressed the man whom he'd forgotten wasn't in Kagome's office for that discussion.

 

 

“Me and Sango are not together like that,” Inuyasha exclaimed through a large smile. “We're just very good friends. I feel like she's the sister I never had and she feels like I'm the older sibling she never had. I mean, she has a brother, as do I, but we never felt close to our real siblings. Sango and I love each other as family. Oh, and I noticed you checking her out at the office.”

 

 

Miroku gulped. Why did he get the feeling that Inuyasha was going to give him an ear full due to his behavior? “Um…I'm sorry if I over stepped a line.”

 

 

“Don't be stupid. She can take care of herself. I don't care what you do with her. I just wanted to warn you, is all. Sango is a sweet girl but be careful. She'll beat the shit outta you before you can even bat an eye. She may look delicate but don't let that fool you. I have the medical records to prove it.”

 

 

“My, a feisty one is she? Well, I'll just have to tame the beast, so to speak.”

 

 

Inuyasha just busted out laughing again. When he calmed down he managed a “She's gonna eat you alive” before he erupted into another round of chuckles.

 

 

“Well, as long as we're warning each other I guess I should give you a few tips for Kagome's sake.”

 

 

Inuyasha's laughter stopped immediately. “Oh, what kind of warning?” Inuyasha didn't want to give away too much. He liked her a lot. He just didn't know how much Miroku could know. Had he already given his feelings for her away?

 

 

“If you notice that she's not warming up to you or the others, don't think too much of it. She doesn't like to let people get close to her. As far as I know, I'm the only friend she has. Kagome has a comfort zone that she doesn't like to extend for any reason. That's most likely the reason she didn't want to go on this outing. That's why she didn't give in until I said that I would come.”

 

 

“Why does she feel like that? She never lets anyone in?” Inuyasha couldn't help the wave of depression that washed over him. Would she ever let him get close to her? He couldn't stand the thought that she might never want to be near him.

 

 

“That's not my place to say. If you want to know, you need to ask her. Just be careful if you do. She's really sensitive. Don't force it out of her. If she wants to tell you, she will. Try not to judge either. What might not seem like a big deal to you may be a very traumatizing experience for someone else.”

 

 

“I'll remember.” Inuyasha wanted to know more about Kagome but she was pulling into a driveway in front of them. His questions would have to wait.

 

 

Miroku pulled in behind Kagome and the three got out of their respective cars. As they walked up Inuyasha suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. His instincts were screaming that something was wrong. Kagome's frightened voice made it that much worse.

 

 

“Miroku, did you shut the door when you left?”

 

 

“Yes, I did.”

 

 

“You're sure?” asked Inuyasha in a little more demanding of a voice than he meant to use.

 

 

“I'm positive.”

 

 

“You two get behind me.” Inuyasha waited until Miroku and Kagome were safely behind him and unbuttoned his shirt. He had a white tank top on and a leather, buckskin gun harness fitted flush to his skin. Kagome looked between Inuyasha and the door that was left open only about a foot. She was terrified, to say the least.

 

 

The gun was a last resort. He only carried it with him just in case there were no other options. When he reached in between his shirts to pull his .357 Magnum Revolver, he didn't even take the safety off. He glanced behind himself to make sure Miroku and Kagome were still walking close to him. He pointed to his eyes and then to himself as if to say, `watch me'. Inuyasha neared the door and slowly pushed it open with his right foot. The first thing to meet his eyes was a huge mess.

 

 

The living room and kitchen were visible from the doorway in which he was standing. Everything that was in the open cabinets was smashed on the floor. The dining room table and couches were turned upside down and everything that was fabric was ripped apart. Knickknacks were shattered on the living room floor and the TV's screen was caved in. Inuyasha made his way further into the house. He turned around to see Miroku consoling Kagome who had her head tucked into his chest. Inuyasha signaled to Miroku to keep quiet and Miroku nodded in understanding.

 

 

The bathroom was in just as much disarray as the rest of the house, as were the bedrooms. After he had gone through every nook and cranny to make sure there was no longer anyone in the home, he made his way back to the living room to find Kagome sitting on the only dining room chair that wasn't broken and Miroku getting her a glass of water. Kagome looked pale. She had an empty stare in her eyes and seemed to be looking at nothing and everything at the same time.

 

 

“Everything's clear. Who ever it was did what they came to do and left in a hurry.”

 

 

Kagome finally looked at him. He saw the tears in her eyes threatening to spill over her ashen cheeks. Inuyasha rushed to kneel down in front of her. He took her hands and rubbed soothing circles over them with his thumbs. Miroku handed the glass of water to Inuyasha. He took one of the hands he was holding and put the glass of water firmly in it. She took a few small sips and handed it back to him. He placed it on the floor and returned his hands to hers.

 

 

“Why would anyone do this?” she asked in a tired voice. The tears did spill down her face after her question. Inuyasha brushed his thumb across her cheek as he had done yesterday to catch their silvery trails. Kagome closed her eyes and sniffled loudly.

 

 

“It's got to be the same guy. As far as I can tell, they didn't take anything. They were either looking for the will or trying to make a statement. They're trying to scare you into telling them what you know. I'm sorry you and your cousin are so involved in this. I'll do everything I can to keep you safe. I won't let them get to you.”

 

 

Kagome lifted her eyes again. “Do you promise?” It was so soft, he almost didn't hear it.

 

 

“I swear on my own life I'll keep you safe.”

 

 

“Thank you.” Inuyasha stood and pulled her up with him. Kagome's legs were still shaky and she stumbled into his chest to catch her balance. His hands went to her ribs and held her still so she could get her equilibrium back.

 

 

Kagome blushed at the familiar contact. She felt those damned butterflies once more in the pit of her stomach and they were coming back full force. His body felt rock hard and soft at the same time. She thought about what he might do if she raked her fingernails lightly down his chest. She wondered if the chiseled muscles would jump under the skintight tank top. Stopping her thoughts before she actually did anything to give herself away, she muttered an apology and righted herself. Inuyasha reluctantly let her stand on her own and stepped back a few paces. He almost fell over when he stumbled on a broken lamp but barely caught his balance.

 

 

“Well,” he said a little embarrassed, “pack light. If you need anything once we get going, don't worry about it. Well get that and some supplies once we land.”

 

 

Miroku and Kagome headed to their respective rooms after nodding in affirmation.

 

 

While they went to pack, Inuyasha sat down in the seat Kagome had just vacated to get his breathing and his body back under control. All he could think about while he had held her was ripping her shirt off so he could feel her skin under his hands. She molded perfectly to his body. He could still feel her breasts pushed flush to his chest. He could feel her breath tickling his neck. Inuyasha visibly shook his head and tried to think of other things while he waited impatiently for them to return.

 

 

Kagome and Miroku only packed a small bag apiece because most of their stuff was ruined. They both would have to get toiletries, among other things, once they got off the plane.

 

 

After they were done packing, they took one last look at their once beautiful house and left in silence. The mood was drab in the taxi on the way to the hotel. All they could think about was what their life would be like for the next week or so. Even if Inuyasha found the sword, would these people ever leave them alone?

 

 

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“Do you know where they're going next?”

 

 

“She said something about Tiangin before she left.”

 

 

“Very good. I want someone to be at the airport when they get off the plane.”

 

 

“Should they watch or act?”

 

 

“Just watching for right now. If the girl is ever left alone, go for her. Otherwise, stay at a safe distance. No need for Tanaka to get suspicious.”

 

 

“Yes sir.”

 

 

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Inuyasha, Miroku and Kagome arrived back at the hotel late that afternoon.

 

 

“Do you want to take the elevator up, or do you want to use the stairs?” asked Inuyasha.

 

 

“The elevator is fine. I use the one at my office everyday. I'm okay as long as I don't think about it too much,” Kagome replied. `How sweet of him to ask. Stop! You're not going to do this. You're reading too much into this. So what if he's nice. That doesn't mean anything. Get a grip Kagome!'

 

 

As Kagome mentally battered herself, the three of them stepped into the elevator. Kagome had her eyes down and Inuyasha had his eyes on her. All of a sudden, around the tenth floor, the elevator jerked to a stop and started again. Kagome gasped and grabbed the first thing her hand touched -- Inuyasha's hand. Inuyasha was immediately uncomfortable and stiffened like a rock. Kagome griped his hand so hard he thought he might loose circulation but he thought better of making her let go. Her eyes were still squeezed shut when the doors to the metal monster opened. She opened them with a little hesitation and looked at Miroku, who had a smile on his face.

 

 

“What!” she asked him with a squeak.

 

 

Miroku didn't reply. He simply looked at their intertwined hands and smiled bigger as he stepped off the elevator and onto the ruby rug that lined the halls of the hotel. Kagome watched him step off and started to do so herself when she noticed that she was caught. She turned to see Inuyasha watching the floor of the elevator like it was going to do a trick and fighting back a blush. It finally dawned on her a few seconds later that her clammy hand was being held by an equally clammy something. She recoiled said offending limb like Inuyasha was the devil himself. He simply let his arm limply fall to his side and pushed past her into the hall.

 

 

“I'm sorry Inuyasha. I didn't know I did that. I tend to block out everything around me when I'm on one of those things,” Kagome explained as she tried to catch up to the men who were quite a few paces ahead of her.

 

 

“Feh! Don't worry about it,” he said under his breath. He really couldn't say much more. When she first grabbed his hand, he thought it was because she wanted to feel safe. If he couldn't give her anything else, he could give her that. But then, when she pulled it back so fast, he saw a look on her face that implied that she hadn't really meant to do it. That hurt his pride more that he cared to admit. He had thought maybe she was getting comfortable with him. Boy, was he wrong. Inuyasha solemnly trudged down the hall while fishing in his pocket for his key card.

 

 

Finally coming to the entrance of his room, he slid the card down the slot and opened the door. Inuyasha ushered Miroku and Kagome inside and locked the door behind them.

 

 

`You can never be too careful,' he thought.

 

 

“Hello? Where the hell are you guys?!”

 

 

“In here, Inuyasha!” exclaimed a voice that could only be Sango.

 

 

Inuyasha walked through the conjoining doors. Before he made it all the way through, he turned to address the newest additions to their little hunting party.

 

 

“Make yourselves at home. I'm gonna call downstairs soon to see if we can get another hotel room at the last minute.”

 

 

Kagome and Miroku nodded and watched Inuyasha disappear into the doorway. Miroku flopped down on the golden hued couch and started to untie his shoes. When he was sufficiently shoeless, he leaned back and glanced at Kagome. `That's a nice scowl' he thought. He proceeded to look at her questioningly.

 

 

“What is wrong with you?!” she asked in a hushed but demanding voice.

 

 

“What? He said to make ourselves at home,” he said with no volume control in his voice.

 

 

“Not that you idiot! I meant, how are you so calm? Please, feel free to panic with me!” Kagome was tired of being the only one who felt like she was in way over her head. Inuyasha being so level headed was one thing. She didn't really know him that well, so for all she knew he was in this amount of danger on a weekly basis. If she only knew how well she had hit the nail on the head. But for Miroku to be acting so nonchalantly about having their home ripped apart was pushing her over the edge. Was she the only sane one in the whole world!

 

 

“Kagome, there's no need to worry right now. Inuyasha said that he would take care of you. I think he knows what he's doing, judging from his earlier rescue of you.”

 

 

“But you don't understand!” She was starting to really panic now. She could feel each breath getting shorter and shorter. Her legs were giving out on her and her vision was starting to get faded and fuzzy around the edges. “Our home is ripped apart and some mad man is out to get me. He could kill me anytime he wanted to whether Inuyasha wants him to or not. He could…he could…” She was running out of steam.

 

 

Miroku was letting her rant. But when her voice started getting weak, he watched her more carefully. She seemed to be swaying as if she might topple over.

 

 

“Kagome?” Something was wrong. She couldn't hear very clearly. She felt like gravity had suddenly tripled and someone had shoved cotton in her ears.

 

 

“Miroku?” Then everything went dark.

 

 

As Kagome fell, Miroku jumped up to catch her. In mid leap to get to her before she hit the floor, he yelled for help. He caught her in the nick of time and turned to see three people coming through the conjoining doorway. Inuyasha already had his gun pulled.

 

 

“What the hell's going on? What happened to her?!” Inuyasha didn't even give him time to answer. He placed his gun on the side table and scooped Kagome from Miroku's arms and set her on the couch.

 

 

Miroku had finally started to panic. Panicking to him meant babbling.

 

 

“I don't know what happened. One minute she was ranting about me being so calm and the next she was falling down.” All of this information came rushing out of his mouth in about 0.2 seconds.

 

 

“She's still breathing.” Inuyasha checked her pulse and noticed it fluttering out of control. “Sango, get me a wet washcloth. I think she had a panic attack. She should wake up in a minute or so.”

 

 

Miroku calmed himself enough to register what Inuyasha said. “Are you sure she'll be okay?”

 

 

“I'm sure. Her heart rate is already starting to calm. I'm surprised she held up this well. I expected her to have one of these at your house. I guess she held it in until you two were alone.”

 

 

“That sure sounds like Kagome.” Miroku had to agree with Inuyasha. Their new friend understood Kagome more than he thought he did.

 

 

“Here's the cloth Inuyasha.” Sango held it out and he snatched it from her. He gently wiped her brow, face and neck.

 

 

“Kagome, you need to wake up. Can you open your eyes for me?” Inuyasha was trying to keep his voice calm and steady when all he really wanted to do was have a panic attack himself. He was worried about her mental state before all this. Most people don't react too well to someone trying to maim and even kill them. He thought she was handling it well; almost too well. He should have seen something like this coming. He cursed himself mentally while he watched her eyes flutter. When she opened them to half mast, he let out the breath he was holding.

 

 

Kagome thought she was dreaming. Here was her knight in shining armor looking at her again with that beautiful concern. She reached a hand and stroked one of those handsome cheeks.

 

 

“Am I dreaming?”

 

 

Inuyasha smiled. “No, you're not dreaming. Are you okay?”

 

 

Kagome suddenly remembered why she was asleep. She pulled back her hand and settled in on her chest. She could feel the blood heating her cheeks.

 

 

“I think I'm okay. What happened? Why did I faint?” Her voice was weak and shaky.

 

 

“I think you had a panic attack. Do you want to try sitting up?”

 

 

She answered with a nod and tried to rise on her own only to have her brain feel as if it were sloshing around in her head. She started to fall back down when she felt two strong hands helping her. When Inuyasha had her upright she could see the others in the room. Myoga, Sango and Miroku were looking at her like she might suddenly combust. She fought back the desire to roll her eyes.

 

 

“Are you really okay Kagome?” Sango asked.

 

 

“Really you guys, I'm fine. I'm sorry if I made you all worry.”

 

 

“Don't be silly,” replied Myoga. “Were just glad you're conscious.”

 

 

Miroku and Sango nodded to convey that they agreed with Myoga. Inuyasha just continued to focus on her; her every breath and movement. Without taking his eyes off of Kagome, he addressed Myoga.

 

 

“Myoga, will you call downstairs and see if we can get another room?”

 

 

“Of course.”

 

 

Myoga rounded the couch to the side table to pick up the phone. As he made his call Sango fretted around Inuyasha and Kagome while Miroku got a glass of ice water. He never understood why, but when Kagome was overtaxed, nothing helped like a good, old fashioned glass of water. He brought the glass to her and she took small sips while Inuyasha stared at her as if she might suddenly jump up and fling herself out the window.

 

 

“Well, I have bad news. The front desk said there are no more rooms on this floor. We'll have to take one on the next floor down.” Myoga was holding the phone in one hand with the other hand over the mouthpiece so the desk attendant couldn't hear the conversation.

 

 

“Tell them to hold it for us and that we'll call them back.”

 

 

Myoga turned, put the phone up to his ear and talked quietly into it.

 

 

Inuyasha had yet to move from Kagome's side. Miroku was leaning on the side of the couch watching her and Sango was sitting beside her. Inuyasha needed to talk to her but he couldn't do it with all these people here. He didn't want her to feel pressured.

 

 

“Kagome, do you want to get some air.”

 

 

“Yes, please.” Inuyasha helped her to her feet and lead her to the balcony doors between the kitchen and the living area. Before he went out he motioned to Sango and Miroku not to come out. They nodded reluctantly.

 

 

Inuyasha shut the doors behind him. “Kagome, I need to ask you to be okay with something.”

 

 

“Is that why you pulled me away from the others?” Kagome had her back turned to him and was leaning against the banister overlooking the city.

 

 

“Yeah. I wanted to ask you where you wouldn't feel pressured. Because we can't get a room next to the ones we already have, we need to discuss sleeping arrangements. I can't let you share a room with Miroku like I had planned. Your options are to share a room with Sango or with me.”

 

 

“Why wouldn't you just ask me in there? You knew it would be best if I share a room with Sango.” Kagome was confused. What was he getting at?

 

 

“That's what I meant when I said I didn't want you to feel pressured. I would prefer you share a room with me.” He saw her eyes widen. Before she could reply, he continued speaking.

 

 

“I know what you're thinking and I did say I wasn't worried about Sango. But the reason I'm not worried about Sango is she can take care of herself. That doesn't mean she can take care of you while she's at it. I couldn't say that in there. She would argue and insist that she could and confuse you. If I left you and her alone in a room something could happen to one or both of you. I don't want anything happening to either of you. Please just consider it. We could get a room with two twins or I could sleep on the couch.”

 

 

Kagome just stared at him without emotion. She couldn't let him know that it was more than the fact that it was morally wrong for just the two of them to share a room. She was terrified that she might give into the feelings that she had. `Wait. Am I really so weak that I would give in to passion rather than reason? What the heck is wrong with me? I can do this. This would keep me safest and Miroku would be safe because he would be no where near me. Is Inuyasha really so sure of himself though?' Kagome was lost in her thoughts when she heard Inuyasha clear his throat. She snapped her line of sight to his and sighed.

 

 

“Are you sure you still want to keep me safe? It could mean your life as well.” Kagome was wondering what his reasoning behind all this was. Why was she so important that he would put his life on the line for hers?

 

 

“Feh. Stupid girl. Of course I want to keep you safe. I still need to make up for you being attacked and your house being ransacked. If you really don't feel comfortable being alone in a room with me, maybe I could get two conjoining rooms downstairs. Sango and you could stay in one and I could stay in the next.”

 

 

Kagome smiled. “No, that's fine. I know you've already paid for these two rooms which would make you pay for one extra. I wouldn't want you to spend any more money than you already are. It's fine with me if we share a room and if they have one with twin beds, that would be fine.” Kagome had to do this to prove to herself that she could. She had to prove to herself that she could be in a room alone with him and not jump his bones. Kagome silently laughed at the literal notion of that thought.

 

 

“Are you sure?” Inuyasha wanted to make sure she was completely comfortable. He didn't want to rush her into a situation that would make her bolt. He wanted her to be able to be comfortable with him by herself before he made his move.

 

 

Kagome nodded and they shared a few minutes of silence before they headed back into the room.

 

 

Miroku, Sango and Myoga were sitting in the living room discussing something.

 

 

“What'd we miss?” Inuyasha asked looking down at the floor. He felt as if everyone knew his ulterior motives. He hated ulterior motives. He really did feel she was safest with him but he was also using the situation to his advantage.

 

 

“We were talking about getting something to eat,” piped in Miroku. “It's well past lunch and Kagome and I haven't even eaten breakfast yet.”

 

 

“Okay, there's a restaurant downstairs. Do you all want to get something from there? I heard the food was pretty okay and they have ramen.” Inuyasha was excited about that. After he made his little speech, he gazed off into the distance and imagined swimming in a giant bowl of ramen.

 

 

“Earth to Inuyasha, come in Inuyasha.” Sango waved a hand in front of his face. He refocused his eyes and rolled them. The other four snickered at him and he grumbled under his breath while the group went to eat a late lunch. After lunch everyone felt better than they had all day.

 

 

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I know it's a little short but it felt like a good stopping point. I hope to get some good action into the next chapter so I hope you're not too disappointed in the lack there of in this one.

 

 

I would also like to say before I get flamed that I know Kagome's character is not in the least bit strong right now. She cries easy, has fears of everything and had a panic attack. I purposely portrayed her like this. If you stick with me, you will start to see little changes in her as the story progresses. Please, have some patience.

 

 

Reviews:

 

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InuGoddess715: I was watching the movie one day and it hit me like a sack of bricks how much their main characterizations are alike. It was kind of eerie. I'm so glad you liked the first meeting scene. It was really hard to portray what I wanted to get through. I'm really happy that you appreciated it. Thanks for the review.

 

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Lalex 008: I am going for an Inuyasha sort of meets Indiana Jones. It's not a crossover or anything. The only thing I'm getting from Mister Jones is the world traveling adventure and the treasure hunting. Inuyasha will share a few of his beliefs but other than that, it's all Inuyasha AU. I'm glad you like the story so far and I hope you will keep reading. Thanks for the review.

 

 

That's it folks. Until next time…