InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Indecent proposal ❯ Evil's true face ( Chapter 34 )

Chapter34: Evil's true face

 

A/N: You're going to find this funny I am sure… Turns out that when I wrote the A/N at the end of the previous chapter, I had completely forgotten there was a chapter before the one I talked about. And that I actually had most of this chapter already written. In any case rejoice, since you get an early update! Told you it was funny! No?... Well I tried.

 

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Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshomarou would be the one to hold Kagura's heart.

 

 

“Speaking”

`Thinking'

 

 

“You've got mail!” Kagome exclaimed happily as soon as she entered her apartment. Then spotting Kagura in the living room, she handed her room mate a hefty white envelope. The wind sorceress was sprawled on their couch, absentmindedly watching a movie on TV. She sat up to allow Kagome to sit next to her.

 

“And what is there to rejoice about?” Kagura asked sarcastically. But one look at the name of the sender on the envelope made clear to her the reason for Kagome's happiness. The wind sorceress quickly tore open the envelope and hurriedly scanned the letter enclosed in it.

 

“So what does it say?” the miko asked impatiently.

 

“A person dropped out of the program, and I've been accepted by default. Too bad I won't be going” Kagura said with a shrug as she dropped on the coffee table in front of her, the letter of acceptance to a renowned art formation she had applied to.

 

“What? Why? Put aside your pride of not having their first pick! So what if you got in because someone dropped out?” Kagome asked in shock. She knew that when Kagura had applied for the art seminar six months ago, she had been ecstatic at the prospect of attending it.

 

“Kagome did you forget that the formation is three months long? I know the fact that I'm pregnant doesn't really pose a problem itself. But I am sure that Mr. High and Mighty Sesshomarou won't let me out of his sight for more than a few seconds once he hears the news.” Kagura paused to push down her fears due to her uncertainty at Sesshomarou's reaction.

 

“Even if it weren't for Sessh… I guess attending would be great, but it's just bad timing.” The wind witch explained.

 

The words were barely out of Kagura's mouth, that Kagome enclosed her in a firm hug. As she rested her head against her best friend's shoulder, the young human wiped a few tears from her cheeks.

 

“Oh God! What now? Why are you crying and all clingy?” Kagura asked rolling her eyes.

 

“I'm happy and so proud Kagura. You are starting to think like a mom and that's great. You didn't act selfishly on your desires. I know how mad and sad you were when they didn't pick you for the program. So for you to turn down this golden opportunity… I know it means a lot.” Kagome said smiling softly.

 

“Is that why you're crying?” Kagura asked with a smile.

 

“I'll be honest with you. By the way you reacted yesterday when you found out about your pregnancy, I thought you were unhappy and that you didn't want the baby…” Kagome trailed off.

 

“What? No! Don't be ridiculous. Sure the baby wasn't planned and all, but I'm happy” Kagura assured her friend. “Besides I already scheduled an appointment with my gynecologist for tomorrow afternoon at three…” she trailed off. Then noticing Kagome's shining eyes, she added with a smirk. “Of course you can tag along Aunt Kagome”

 

“Thank you! I love you.” Kagome said hugging Kagura tightly.

 

“Well I already know that. No need to hug me every other second!” The wind sorceress said a slight note of irritation in her voice.

 

“Oh yeah sorry” the miko said letting go, a light blush adorning her cheeks.

 

 

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It was Wednesday afternoon, and once Kagura came back from work she meant to fix herself something to eat, but soon discovered that she could not stomach the leftover stew Kagome had cooked. With a sigh the wind sorceress opted for a sandwich hoping that it would not make her nauseous.

 

`I thought it was called “morning sickness” how come I feel nauseous all day long?' An exasperated Kagura thought with a groan.' Stupid body! Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I've been having this nausea. How come I didn't feel it before?' She wondered sighing in exasperation.

 

`Well, your brother always did say you body was kind of weird…' Her inner demon suggested mockingly

 

Once Kagura finished eating, she watched a little television waiting for Kagome to come back from work, as she was supposed to go with her to her first doctor's appointment. Kagura heard a small knock on the door and rolling her crimson eyes at the fact that Kagome had apparently forgot her keys again, the wind sorceress wasted no time and stood up to open the door.

 

“What would you do without me?” Kagura asked as she flung the door open.

 

“Kagura.” A small frail voice said. To the wind sorceress' shock none other than her sister Kanna was standing in front of her.

 

“I am sorry to interrupt” Kanna added keeping her face cast down, not daring to look her sister straight in the eyes. The big pair of sunglasses the white clad youkai was wearing also helped mask most of her face.

 

“Why are you here Kanna?” Kagura asked her sister. She tried to keep her tone harsh, but there was something amiss with her sister. Kanna had never been a very expressive person to begin with, but the way her voice shook made it sound broken. Not to mention that Kanna looked drained with her head hung low and her slumped shoulders. In other words, her older sister's appearance worried Kagura.

 

“I did not know where else to go.” Kanna said raising her tear stained face towards her sister before removing her large dark sunglasses.

 

Kagura let out a gasp of horror when she saw the dark bruises marring her fair skinned older sibling. As much as she tried to hold on to the feelings of hate and pain Kanna had caused in her, Kagura could not, not assist her sister. The wind witch realized with surprise that because she now had Sesshomarou, she was grateful things had not worked out between her and Naraku. The feelings she used to have for the spider hanyou were no where near as strong as the ones she now had for the dog demon.

 

Taking a deep breath, Kagura ushered Kanna inside her apartment before asking “what happened to you?”

 

“Naraku” Kanna said in a broken voice. “Oh Kagura, If only you knew how sorry I am. What I did to you…” The pale youkai told her sibling.

 

“How long has he been beating you?” Kagura interrupted her sister's apology. The wind sorceress was astonished, all her previous feelings of anger and hatred now directed towards Naraku. She gingerly ran her fingers along the side of Kanna's face where deep purple bruises were still visible despite her demon healing abilities. Even if she did not put any pressure on her finger Kanna winced in pain at her sister's touch. With an apologetic expression, Kagura quickly removed her fingers.

 

“He started soon after we got married. At first I let it go on, because I love him. Even as he became more violent I did not do anything, when he came home smelling like other women, I still did nothing. You must think I'm so weak. You would never stay with a man who would deliberately hurt you or cheat on you. That's something I always admired in you. Unfortunately I've never been as strong and willful as you are. So I let it happen… I guess a part of me saw it as retribution for the pain I caused you…I don't know.” Kanna then interrupted herself and took a few deep breaths to calm herself. After running her tongue over her pale lips she started speaking again.

 

“Yesterday Naraku crossed the line. He was angry with me…. But this time went too far, he threatened Hakudoushi and I just knew that I had to do something. What kind of man threatens to hurt their baby?” Kanna asked as more tears came forth from her black eyes.

 

`Oh damn! I knew Naraku was a bastard but I didn't know to which extent.' Kagura thought in shock, her heart breaking over her sister's revelations.

 

`She is your sister, put aside your resentment and help her. That is what you should have retained from grandma Kaede's wise teachings' Her inner demon said.

 

`I know no need to remind me. Had Grandma Kaede been here she would have helped Kanna. And that's exactly what I will do' Kagura thought determined.

 

“Where's your son?” Kagura worriedly asked her older sibling.

 

“He is at one of his former baby sitter's house. I had to fire her when Naraku forced me to quit my job. He said a good mother should stay at home and take care of her son and husband. Kanna explained.

 

“Oh I'm sorry. I know how much you loved your job” The wind sorceress paused herself and remained deep in thought. She then suddenly broke the silence “I know what to do first, let me call Kagome. Her uncle is a police officer. He'll know what to do to protect you from that asshole of Naraku” Kagura said on a firm tone, opening her purse to get her cell phone.

 

“Thank you so much Kagura. I really am grateful. I was not sure after all that happened between us if…” Kanna stated to be interrupted by Kagura.

 

The wind sorceress placed her hands on each of her sister's shoulders and had to bend down slightly, considering she was taller than Kanna. Locking her crimson eyes into her sister's dark orbs Kagura said “That's non sense. We shouldn't have let a man come between us to begin with”.

 

Kagura straightened her back and started dialing on her phone before adding “You are my sister. My only sister, and family is the most important thing”. The wind sorceress then discreetly ran her hand over her flat abdomen `Yes, family is the most important thing…' she mentally added.

 

 

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“Hey Sessh, I meant to tell you, you want to hear something funny? I'm pregnant! Surprise!” Kagura let out an exasperated sigh as she drummed her fingers over the wheel of her car.

 

`Hmpf like I can just tell him that out of the blue. How could I be this stupid and careless?!' Kagura thought angry at herself.

 

`Why do you feel so guilty? Last time I checked it took two people to conceive a child' her inner demon noted.

 

`Maybe, but we're just starting our relationship. I don't even know how he feels about having a kid.'

 

`Hum, actually you kind of do. Didn't you start going out becausehe wanted to get you pregnant? Who knows, maybe he'll be ecstatic and start running around filled in fatherly pride.' Her inner demon mocked.

 

`Yeah right.' Kagura snorted but the idea of Sesshomarou being overjoyed and jumping around in happiness did manage to bring a smile to her lips.

 

`But actually I do wonder why he was ready to spend one million dollar to have an heir. Must not have been that important since he dropped the proposal after all.'

 

Kagura told herself as she pulled inside the parking lot of the Tashio bank. But she did not take any more time to ponder on the question, as she prepared herself to tell her boyfriend he was about to be a father.

 

 

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Kagura was not surprised to find the offices of Tashio bank completely empty. She knew that on a Friday at six o'clock, all the employees would have been gone by now.

 

`Except a workaholic like Sessh' she thought with a smile as she stood merely feet away from the door of his office. She could make out a ray of light coming from the small opening of the door. As she stepped closer, Kagura felt her heartbeat quicken. In preparation for their reunion, she had drenched herself in perfume, hoping to mask long enough the scent of the child she was carrying. She would rather have Sesshomarou find out about their child from her mouth, than from his sensitive nose.

 

Taking a deep breath, Kagura pushed the door open. She was shocked beyond words and deeply disappointed to find Sesshomarou's office empty. With amazement the wind sorceress could make out the distinct scent of Sesshomarou. It was so strong and fresh that she knew he had been in his office not too long ago.

 

Kagura just realized how much she had missed something as simple as Sesshomarou's scent. It was masculine and undeniably his. For the first time, the wind sorceress wished for enhanced `dog demon like' senses, so as to be able to identify what exactly Sesshomarou smelled like. But whatever it was, she knew she enjoyed it.

 

Realizing with glee that Sesshomarou must have stepped out of his office for just a few minutes, Kagura decided to have a little fun while waiting for his return. She sat in the massive chair placed behind his desk, and cast a glance around his office. With a smile she noted that nothing had changed since the day she had come to ask for a loan.

 

During Kagura's inspection, she noticed on Sesshomarou's imposing desk, a piece of paper sticking out of an opened folder. Not being able to resist her curiosity she decided to take a quick look. A sentence caught her immediate attention and made the color drain from her face. She hurriedly read the entire paragraph, not taking the time to read the beginning of the missive.

 

`I have finished drawing the paperwork. Have Jaken contact me again as soon as you will be able to gather Miss Kagewaki Kagura's signature. Once again sir, allow me to express my joy at seeing that you found a sensible solution to the delicate and pressing matter of you producing an offspring and…'

 

Not bothering to read the rest of the paper, Kagura quickly looked down and realized that the message was signed by Kenichi Myoga. She was sure that he was none other than the flea demon behind the famous law firm Myoga and son, which specialized in providing legal services to the rich and famous.

 

Kagura barely had time to try to organize her thoughts, that she heard someone open the door of Sesshomarou's office. She raised her head as the person spoke

 

“Reading anything interesting?”

 

 

To be continued…

 

 

 

A/N: That was a long one! I wonder who could be interrupting Kagura's interesting discovery. What did Myouga mean? So many questions… The next chapter will be named Black Friday. I'll try to have it up as soon as possible.