InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ it all starts with a kiss ❯ dying scarlet ( Chapter 7 )
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By: Kayla Chavi 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 03.23.2003 | Updated On: 03.23.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 956 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 03.23.2003 | Updated On: 03.23.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 956 | Status: Work In Progress
it all starts with a kiss: dying scarlet
Part 7
by Kayla Chavi
Rating: PG-13
email: kayla@wishing-blue.net
website: http://kayla.wishing-blue.net
* * *
"Inuyasha, get off of me." She pushed at his chest. For once she was grateful that the fabric was too thick to allow her to feel anything. She wasn't a girl who normally looked at appearance when it came to dating prospects, but right now, all she could think about was touching his skin the way she had that morning.
"Can't." He had managed to take most of his weight off of her by resting his forearms on either side of her head. "I still can't feel anything in my legs." He just grinned when she glared at him. He leaned down and placed a tender nip on her chin. "And I don't particularly want to move."
"Inuyasha!" Kagome hissed.
"Oi. Inu-kuro. Get off of her." Kagome looked past Inuyasha's shoulder to see Kouga leaning against one of the trees. His blue eyes were closed, not letting anyone see into his soul. His body was a different story. His shoulders were tense and his hands were clenched into fists.
Inuyasha growled. "Go away. Kagome and I are talking."
"It looks more like you're about to rut."
Kagome made a surprised sound that might have been a word before it came out. She suddenly felt too hot and knew that her face was probably attempting to match the crimson of Inuyasha's robes.
"And if we are?" Inuyasha snapped. "I said go away."
"So you'd rape her again?"
"Kouga-kun!" Kagome's fingers unconsciously clenched into the folds of Inuyasha's robes. She could only see the profile of Inuyasha's face-it was fierce and possessive. "Kouga-kun, please…please don't. Inuyasha won't do that. He'd never do that."
Kouga snorted. "She told you to get off of her."
"She's the one who activated the rosary," Inuyasha growled. "I can't move until the spell wares off."
"It's been ten minutes."
"You're revolting. Is this how wolves get off? By watching?"
"Both of you stop it!" Kagome gave Inuyasha a firm push that rolled him off of her. She was quick to stand and plant her hands firmly on her hips. "You're acting like little you're seven!"
Inuyasha snorted. He had been quick to rise to his feet and move between Kouga and Kagome. There was still a low growl rumbling from his chest. "You're no longer welcome here. Go back to your pack."
Kouga was silent. Slowly, he levered himself away from the tree he had been leaning against. He walked up to Inuyasha, his bright blue eyes now filled with just as much anger. There was another emotion there too, one that took Kagome several minutes to name.
Jealousy.
"I will be back to offer my claim to her at the full moon. Four days." His voice was soft and very serious. Kagome swallowed the painful lump that had suddenly formed in her throat. She had felt the aura of the wolf heighten. The hair on her arms stood on end as Inuyasha let loose a snarl. "Don't forget, Inu-kuro. She knows I love her. She knows that I have no claim to any other bitch."
Then he was gone, the wind swirling around them to signify his passing. Kagome let out the breath she had been holding. It rushed out of her and she had to suck in another burst of air to feel stable. Tentatively, she reached out for Inuyasha's hand.
"What did he say that made you so upset?" she asked. Her voice was gentle and held a hint of compassion. Inuyasha blinked and turned towards her. Finally he just shook his head.
"Nothing. He just threatened me, that's all."
"That's all?" Kagome raised an eyebrow and took a small step closer to him. "You were barking at each other." Inuyasha intertwined their fingers and tugged her the rest of the way to him. He lifted her off the ground in the tight embrace. He ignored her question.
"I wouldn't have-"
"I know." She lightly twisted her fingers in his hair. "Inuyasha, we were naked in bed together this morning. If that doesn't make us lose control of our hormones then nothing will. I trust you." He just nodded and released her. They held hands as they walked back to the village.
"Kagome?"
"Hmm?"
"What are hormones?"
* * *
"You seem faintly worried, Inuyasha." Miroku's staff clanked to silence as he sat down next to the inuhanyou. Dinner was finished, the girls were giggling and catching up on the last five months, and Shippou had managed to secure Kagome's attention. Annoyed, Inuyasha had left.
"Keh."
The monk laughed and followed his gaze to the Goshinboku. They were quiet for several minutes, relishing in the peace that surrounded them. Then, Miroku sighed. Inuyasha knew that it was time to be serious.
He hated being serious, loathed it with a violent passion. It reminded him too much of Kikyou.
"Kouga is gone, I take it."
"Yup."
"You haven't talked to Kagome-sama about Kikyou's appearance." Miroku briefly looked over at the hanyou. Inuyasha didn't look at him, his entire frame had become rigid.
"Did you tell her?"
"No. Kouga mentioned it. Even called Kikyou a slut." The monk laid his staff down, the jingling of the rings the only sound. Inuyasha began to growl and then whined sharply. He curled into a ball, wincing.
"It seems that your youkai self was very loyal to Kagome. You can't even be angry for Kikyou without experiencing--"
"Shut up." He slowly uncurled from his ball and laid back, looking at the sky. The sun was fading and the stars were being slow to appear. He sighed softly and then closed his eyes. "Tomorrow night's the full moon. Then I can fix this."
"How?"
"What?"
"How are you going to fix this? What are you going to do? Remove the Mark completely or alter it so Kagome and you don't get sick? Have you even considered what you have to decide here?"
Inuyasha snorted and grumped silently. "You really think about this too much. I'm not a philosophical bouzu like you."
"Houshi, not bouzu."
"Tell that to Sango's ass." Inuyasha sniffed. "You two were close to rutting again, weren't you."
"Stop trying to change the subject." For once the monk looked a little flustered. The rings on his staff jangled in annoyance. Inuyasha just grinned, knowing he had hit a soft spot. "And I would never 'rut' with Sango. I'm above such worldly perversions."
"Uh-huh." Inuyasha just gave him a skeptical look. "You haven't asked her yet, have you."
"No. I just…every time I start, she looks at me like…" he groaned.
"Like if you dare ask, she'll cut off something that won't grow back?" Inuyasha grinned and rolled onto his stomach. He began to play with the blades of grass. "You could ask her the normal way."
"What do you know about the normal way, Inuyasha?" Miroku looked over at him and seemed just as skeptical. "You gave Kagome-sama a dead rabbit."
"I meant with flowers or a nice kimono. That's what Sesshoumaru does when he wants to rut with his mate."
"You mean that neko-hime that showed up two months ago. What was her name again?" Inuyasha shuddered. "Nevermind," Miroku chuckled, "I forgot how much she disturbed you."
"There is just something wrong about cats and dogs," Inuyasha grumped. "I like the little girl that follows him around better. I hope he takes her as a mate when she's older."
"You can change mates like that?"
"In extreme circumstances, yes."
"And Kalk--"
"Don't say her name."
"And the fact that she's a neko-youkai, qualifies for an extreme circumstance?"
"Yup."
"You do realize that's a little odd." Miroku pointed out as he stood. He brushed the stray grass from his robes and looked at the moon. "Ah well, I believe that I need to go help Sango with dinner. I'm glad we had this talk."
"Oi, Miroku." The hanyou stood and he looked at his friend seriously. "If you defile her in any way, I will cut off something that won't grow back." The monk just sighed, dejected.
"Hai, hai, Onii-chan."
* * *
"Explain this to me again?" Kagome looked at Sango with perplexity, causing the other girl to blush. "I mean, it's only been five months, right? What could have possibly happened between you two in five months?"
"Things have just been quiet," Sango continued to blush, her nose stained pink. "Houshi-sama and I spend more time together. He doesn't grope." Kagome gave her a Look and she ducked her head, trying to hide her face. "Much," she amended.
"So he's kissed you?"
"If you count breathing for me a kiss." Sango still looked embarrassed. It was then that Kagome had to acknowledge the fact that Sango had been raised differently. A kiss to her was just as intimate as being married. Miroku was a pervert, especially here. Inuyasha was a youkai, allowed to be animalistic. "He saved my life when a kechakai almost choked me to death."
"Wow." Kagome looked stunned and her jaw dropped. Her mouth stayed open for several moments before her friend gently closed it for her. "So has he asked you yet?"
The melodramatic sigh was all the answer that Kagome needed. The futuristic girl wrinkled her nose and shook her head in annoyance. "Men," she huffed. "They seem to think..." her voice trailed off and she got a wide grin on her face. "That they have a right to whatever they please. Don't you agree Inuyasha?"
There was a yelp and the soft sound of swearing as the inuhanyou pushed aside the door weaving. His ears had flattened somewhat and his nose was scrunched up.
"Keh."
Kagome giggled and stood, shaking her head with mock scorn. "I'm going to go for a walk," she announced. "I want to look around the village, see what else has changed." Inuyasha opened his mouth to protest. "Alone," she insisted. "No buts," she added when he tried again. Sango laughed softly at his wordless indignation.
"The full moon is tomorrow night." He had hoped that would make her stay, at least to make her pause. She didn't, just waving behind her to show she heard and understood.
"Stupid bitch," he grumbled.
"Osuwari." His roar sounded after her. "Honestly," she muttered to herself once she was out of hearing range. She rubbed her ear, the organ having developed a new sensitivity and soreness over the last few days.
"You are a stupid bitch."
Kagome whirled around to face the sudden intruder. At first she had thought it might be Naraku, the tone was deep enough and contemptuous. Her gray eyes widened as the nearly blinding silver statue of a man looked down at her through scornful amber eyes.
"Sesshoumaru!"
He tossed his white hair over his shoulder and a faint snarl escaped him. "Don't sound so surprised, human girl-child. Did you really think that I would let Inuyasha perform a correct mating without my approval?" His cold gaze flicked over her form. He sighed heavily and held a clawed hand to his temple, as if he had a headache. "It annoys me to be so cliché," he muttered.
"I don't--"
"I'm going to see if I can shatter you, girl-child. Prepare yourself."
Kagome gulped and stumbled back a few steps. Sesshoumaru had advanced towards her. It wasn't long until she could feel the cold breath on his face. "For what?"
Her voice only trembled a little bit, for which she was proud. She had no weapons with her of any kind, and she didn't know how to focus her powers into her hands the way Kikyou did.
Sesshoumaru smiled.
"To break."
* * *
end dying scarlet
Part 7
by Kayla Chavi
Rating: PG-13
email: kayla@wishing-blue.net
website: http://kayla.wishing-blue.net
* * *
"Inuyasha, get off of me." She pushed at his chest. For once she was grateful that the fabric was too thick to allow her to feel anything. She wasn't a girl who normally looked at appearance when it came to dating prospects, but right now, all she could think about was touching his skin the way she had that morning.
"Can't." He had managed to take most of his weight off of her by resting his forearms on either side of her head. "I still can't feel anything in my legs." He just grinned when she glared at him. He leaned down and placed a tender nip on her chin. "And I don't particularly want to move."
"Inuyasha!" Kagome hissed.
"Oi. Inu-kuro. Get off of her." Kagome looked past Inuyasha's shoulder to see Kouga leaning against one of the trees. His blue eyes were closed, not letting anyone see into his soul. His body was a different story. His shoulders were tense and his hands were clenched into fists.
Inuyasha growled. "Go away. Kagome and I are talking."
"It looks more like you're about to rut."
Kagome made a surprised sound that might have been a word before it came out. She suddenly felt too hot and knew that her face was probably attempting to match the crimson of Inuyasha's robes.
"And if we are?" Inuyasha snapped. "I said go away."
"So you'd rape her again?"
"Kouga-kun!" Kagome's fingers unconsciously clenched into the folds of Inuyasha's robes. She could only see the profile of Inuyasha's face-it was fierce and possessive. "Kouga-kun, please…please don't. Inuyasha won't do that. He'd never do that."
Kouga snorted. "She told you to get off of her."
"She's the one who activated the rosary," Inuyasha growled. "I can't move until the spell wares off."
"It's been ten minutes."
"You're revolting. Is this how wolves get off? By watching?"
"Both of you stop it!" Kagome gave Inuyasha a firm push that rolled him off of her. She was quick to stand and plant her hands firmly on her hips. "You're acting like little you're seven!"
Inuyasha snorted. He had been quick to rise to his feet and move between Kouga and Kagome. There was still a low growl rumbling from his chest. "You're no longer welcome here. Go back to your pack."
Kouga was silent. Slowly, he levered himself away from the tree he had been leaning against. He walked up to Inuyasha, his bright blue eyes now filled with just as much anger. There was another emotion there too, one that took Kagome several minutes to name.
Jealousy.
"I will be back to offer my claim to her at the full moon. Four days." His voice was soft and very serious. Kagome swallowed the painful lump that had suddenly formed in her throat. She had felt the aura of the wolf heighten. The hair on her arms stood on end as Inuyasha let loose a snarl. "Don't forget, Inu-kuro. She knows I love her. She knows that I have no claim to any other bitch."
Then he was gone, the wind swirling around them to signify his passing. Kagome let out the breath she had been holding. It rushed out of her and she had to suck in another burst of air to feel stable. Tentatively, she reached out for Inuyasha's hand.
"What did he say that made you so upset?" she asked. Her voice was gentle and held a hint of compassion. Inuyasha blinked and turned towards her. Finally he just shook his head.
"Nothing. He just threatened me, that's all."
"That's all?" Kagome raised an eyebrow and took a small step closer to him. "You were barking at each other." Inuyasha intertwined their fingers and tugged her the rest of the way to him. He lifted her off the ground in the tight embrace. He ignored her question.
"I wouldn't have-"
"I know." She lightly twisted her fingers in his hair. "Inuyasha, we were naked in bed together this morning. If that doesn't make us lose control of our hormones then nothing will. I trust you." He just nodded and released her. They held hands as they walked back to the village.
"Kagome?"
"Hmm?"
"What are hormones?"
* * *
"You seem faintly worried, Inuyasha." Miroku's staff clanked to silence as he sat down next to the inuhanyou. Dinner was finished, the girls were giggling and catching up on the last five months, and Shippou had managed to secure Kagome's attention. Annoyed, Inuyasha had left.
"Keh."
The monk laughed and followed his gaze to the Goshinboku. They were quiet for several minutes, relishing in the peace that surrounded them. Then, Miroku sighed. Inuyasha knew that it was time to be serious.
He hated being serious, loathed it with a violent passion. It reminded him too much of Kikyou.
"Kouga is gone, I take it."
"Yup."
"You haven't talked to Kagome-sama about Kikyou's appearance." Miroku briefly looked over at the hanyou. Inuyasha didn't look at him, his entire frame had become rigid.
"Did you tell her?"
"No. Kouga mentioned it. Even called Kikyou a slut." The monk laid his staff down, the jingling of the rings the only sound. Inuyasha began to growl and then whined sharply. He curled into a ball, wincing.
"It seems that your youkai self was very loyal to Kagome. You can't even be angry for Kikyou without experiencing--"
"Shut up." He slowly uncurled from his ball and laid back, looking at the sky. The sun was fading and the stars were being slow to appear. He sighed softly and then closed his eyes. "Tomorrow night's the full moon. Then I can fix this."
"How?"
"What?"
"How are you going to fix this? What are you going to do? Remove the Mark completely or alter it so Kagome and you don't get sick? Have you even considered what you have to decide here?"
Inuyasha snorted and grumped silently. "You really think about this too much. I'm not a philosophical bouzu like you."
"Houshi, not bouzu."
"Tell that to Sango's ass." Inuyasha sniffed. "You two were close to rutting again, weren't you."
"Stop trying to change the subject." For once the monk looked a little flustered. The rings on his staff jangled in annoyance. Inuyasha just grinned, knowing he had hit a soft spot. "And I would never 'rut' with Sango. I'm above such worldly perversions."
"Uh-huh." Inuyasha just gave him a skeptical look. "You haven't asked her yet, have you."
"No. I just…every time I start, she looks at me like…" he groaned.
"Like if you dare ask, she'll cut off something that won't grow back?" Inuyasha grinned and rolled onto his stomach. He began to play with the blades of grass. "You could ask her the normal way."
"What do you know about the normal way, Inuyasha?" Miroku looked over at him and seemed just as skeptical. "You gave Kagome-sama a dead rabbit."
"I meant with flowers or a nice kimono. That's what Sesshoumaru does when he wants to rut with his mate."
"You mean that neko-hime that showed up two months ago. What was her name again?" Inuyasha shuddered. "Nevermind," Miroku chuckled, "I forgot how much she disturbed you."
"There is just something wrong about cats and dogs," Inuyasha grumped. "I like the little girl that follows him around better. I hope he takes her as a mate when she's older."
"You can change mates like that?"
"In extreme circumstances, yes."
"And Kalk--"
"Don't say her name."
"And the fact that she's a neko-youkai, qualifies for an extreme circumstance?"
"Yup."
"You do realize that's a little odd." Miroku pointed out as he stood. He brushed the stray grass from his robes and looked at the moon. "Ah well, I believe that I need to go help Sango with dinner. I'm glad we had this talk."
"Oi, Miroku." The hanyou stood and he looked at his friend seriously. "If you defile her in any way, I will cut off something that won't grow back." The monk just sighed, dejected.
"Hai, hai, Onii-chan."
* * *
"Explain this to me again?" Kagome looked at Sango with perplexity, causing the other girl to blush. "I mean, it's only been five months, right? What could have possibly happened between you two in five months?"
"Things have just been quiet," Sango continued to blush, her nose stained pink. "Houshi-sama and I spend more time together. He doesn't grope." Kagome gave her a Look and she ducked her head, trying to hide her face. "Much," she amended.
"So he's kissed you?"
"If you count breathing for me a kiss." Sango still looked embarrassed. It was then that Kagome had to acknowledge the fact that Sango had been raised differently. A kiss to her was just as intimate as being married. Miroku was a pervert, especially here. Inuyasha was a youkai, allowed to be animalistic. "He saved my life when a kechakai almost choked me to death."
"Wow." Kagome looked stunned and her jaw dropped. Her mouth stayed open for several moments before her friend gently closed it for her. "So has he asked you yet?"
The melodramatic sigh was all the answer that Kagome needed. The futuristic girl wrinkled her nose and shook her head in annoyance. "Men," she huffed. "They seem to think..." her voice trailed off and she got a wide grin on her face. "That they have a right to whatever they please. Don't you agree Inuyasha?"
There was a yelp and the soft sound of swearing as the inuhanyou pushed aside the door weaving. His ears had flattened somewhat and his nose was scrunched up.
"Keh."
Kagome giggled and stood, shaking her head with mock scorn. "I'm going to go for a walk," she announced. "I want to look around the village, see what else has changed." Inuyasha opened his mouth to protest. "Alone," she insisted. "No buts," she added when he tried again. Sango laughed softly at his wordless indignation.
"The full moon is tomorrow night." He had hoped that would make her stay, at least to make her pause. She didn't, just waving behind her to show she heard and understood.
"Stupid bitch," he grumbled.
"Osuwari." His roar sounded after her. "Honestly," she muttered to herself once she was out of hearing range. She rubbed her ear, the organ having developed a new sensitivity and soreness over the last few days.
"You are a stupid bitch."
Kagome whirled around to face the sudden intruder. At first she had thought it might be Naraku, the tone was deep enough and contemptuous. Her gray eyes widened as the nearly blinding silver statue of a man looked down at her through scornful amber eyes.
"Sesshoumaru!"
He tossed his white hair over his shoulder and a faint snarl escaped him. "Don't sound so surprised, human girl-child. Did you really think that I would let Inuyasha perform a correct mating without my approval?" His cold gaze flicked over her form. He sighed heavily and held a clawed hand to his temple, as if he had a headache. "It annoys me to be so cliché," he muttered.
"I don't--"
"I'm going to see if I can shatter you, girl-child. Prepare yourself."
Kagome gulped and stumbled back a few steps. Sesshoumaru had advanced towards her. It wasn't long until she could feel the cold breath on his face. "For what?"
Her voice only trembled a little bit, for which she was proud. She had no weapons with her of any kind, and she didn't know how to focus her powers into her hands the way Kikyou did.
Sesshoumaru smiled.
"To break."
* * *
end dying scarlet