InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Jump Over the Wall of Freedom ❯ Field trip ( Chapter 20 )

Chapter 20: Field trip

 

 

A/N: Thank you so much, I feel so loved right now. `Jump' has more than 50 reviews! And the previous chapter received so many reviews, I am moved to the point of tears, no seriously thank you to:

 

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Disclaimer: Did I say I owned Inuyasha? And you believed me? Seriously what a joke…

 

 

“Speaking”

`Thinking'

 

 

 

*Flashback (from chapter 16) *

Inuyasha was shocked as he had never seen his brother lose control over a female before, or even lose control at all. He smiled and just said “chill Sessh, I get it she is important to you, that's all I needed to know! Don't worry I'll treat Kagura as my `sister in law'”.

He added with a wicked smile “As a matter of fact, I'm going to tell her EVERYTHING about you, your childhood, now where are those cute naked baby pictures of you again? Also I'll tell her about your girlfriends or rater lack of and tons of other stuff. Oh don't thank me, that's what little brothers are for”. Inuyasha meant to dash out of the room not wanting to hear his brother's answer to his teasing.

But before he could leave Sesshomarou said on a worried tone “Inuyasha there is something I will require your help with. Consider it a favor”.

The half demon had to pinch himself, just to see if he was not dreaming, as the idea of the almighty Lord Sesshomarou asking for a favor or assistance was unthinkable.

“Inuyasha, I've never really asked you anything, and even today this Sesshomarou is not asking for much, all I want you to do is to take Kagura shopping for new clothes tomorrow” Sesshomarou said to his younger snickering sibling.

 

Inuyasha laughed so much he almost started rolling on the floor “you've got to be kidding me right Sesshy? I mean: ME? Why don't you take you own wench shopping?!”

 

“Unlike you, baby brother some people are not lazy and have to work, even on Saturdays”.

 

“What! I do have a job! I work at Kagome's parents' shrine. And I'm on winter break right now. Besides ask Kagome to take her shopping, she'd be more qualified”.

 

“It would be too dangerous” Sesshomarou then sighed “I haven't told you yet but the father of Kagura's unborn child is…Naraku”

 

“What! You've got to be fucking kidding me! Isn't it the same bastard, who murdered dad and mom, it's him right?!

 

“Yes, he has tried to kill Kagura on several occasions as well. If I had not found her she would certainly be dead by now. And even now, he is still trying to come after her”.

 

“Let him, we'll then be able to kill him, once and for all” Inuyasha answered cracking his knuckles loudly in a threatening way.

 

“Inuyasha! Don't be stupid soon we will kill him but we will never use Kagura as bait. This Sesshomarou shall not allow it!

 

“I understand if it were Kagome I wouldn't allow it either.”

 

“Good, glad to see I've managed to put some sense into you. Anyway do not worry all is in motion. Everything will unfold at the Youkai Winter Ball”. Sesshomarou than sat deeper in his chair before picking back the book he held earlier in a silent gesture to shoo his brother from his office.

 

 

*End of Flashback*

 

`I knew I would regret that! Why did I agree to do it? Damn it! Oh no where is she heading to now? Another shoe store! It's the third one already! You've got to be kidding me! Damn wench!'

 

An angry Inuyasha thought while shoving even more bags in the already overcrowded trunk of his truck (ooh a tongue twister!). He was really getting annoyed as this was his third trip between the mall and the parking lot, and to his horror it looked as if Kagura was not done shopping.

 

Kagura waited for her `brother in law' to join her and decided to ignore his cursing under his breath when she heard something about `bastard brother's stupid wenches'.

She laughed whole heartedly at his pouting and said “come on, stop pouting little puppy. It's not that bad and we're having so much fun!'

 

“What! I never asked to know how to pick the perfect bra! And why do I have to come with you? You could have taken Sango with you instead of sending her to a toy store with the kids”

 

“Yes I could have,…but it wouldn't have been this much fun, besides now you can get Kagome a nice little present.” Seeing Inuyasha blush furiously Kagura smiled and added “You know some guys would love spending time surrounded by women's underwear” thinking about her best friend, Kagura's smile quickly disappeared.

 

“Oi! Why the long face? Hey I didn't mean it, it wasn't that bad. And like you said we can pick up a pair of shoes or something for Kagome. I never liked shoes so if you could help me pick something she might like. I'll put it on Fluffy's card” the blushing hanyou said trying to make Kagura feel better.

 

“Sure. But Inuyasha, would you mind if we make a quick stop somewhere. I just want to visit a friend of mine.”

 

“Sesshomarou won't like that, he said to go straight home after the shopping spree”.

Kagura took out her fan and while it was still closed tapped it a few times on her chin. Then as a brilliant idea went through her head she smiled brightly and opened her fan to hide her growing smirk.

“We can go straight back home after we're done here…and drop Sango and the kids. After all Sesshy did not say anything about staying at home or not leaving the house afterwards. Besides since when do you listen to him? And don't tell me it would be too dangerous to go around town. I was under the impression that you were strong enough to protect me if anything came up. Maybe I was wrong” Kagura said on a fake would be deeply thoughtful tone

 

“Keh! You're damn right. And it's been a while since I've gone against the lord of the stuck ups wishes. Come on let's go back to your place and drop them off. Oh! And Kagome better not see us before we go back, got that?!” Inuyasha answered, he knew that if his wife was ever to find out what they were up to there would be hell to pay.

 

It took a moment for the wind sorceress to register what Inuyasha answered, as she was thinking `did I just called Sesshomarou's mansion home?! 'She mentally shook her head and forced herself to answer Inuyasha “Yeah sure whatever.”

 

As they made their way back to the car he shot her a questioning glance surprised by her sudden lack of excitement but said nothing.

 

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As they were on their way to the toy store he finally asked “and where is it you want to go?”

 

Kagura flashed him a bright smile and answered “Youkai Daily Offices!!”

 

Understanding too late that he had been tricked into doing something potentially even more dangerous for him than for Kagura (and for totally different reasons) Inuyasha paled and cursed.

 

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“I knew it would be a bad idea! I knew it I just knew it! Kagome's gonna kill me now for sure, not only did I sneak out but this no…oh crap!' Inuyasha kept muttering to himself as they entered the Youkai Daily offices.

 

In fact, his worst nightmare was taking place as he spotted his ex girlfriend Kikyou coming in their direction. As usual she was walking proudly holding her head high and spotting a cold and void of emotion look on her face.

To his surprise she did not spare him a glance as she smiled to Kagura and said on her usual calm and proud tone:

“Where have you been? Thanks to you we are understaffed and have trouble finishing our daily issues and then you have the nerve to show up out of the blue after three months!” She paused breathed deeply then after seeing the bump on her co worker's belly she finally continued “well that's new”.

 

Finally turning her head towards Inuyasha Kikyou said “Kagura I did not know you were familiar with my ex fiancé. Inuyasha how is Ka-go-me?” Kikyou's eyes had a glimpse of anger and disgust as she said the other woman's name. Those were two emotions Kagura had never seen in her eyes, and so she made a mental note to question Kikyou about what exactly went on between her Kagome and Inuyasha.

 

“She and Shippou are great thanks. Looks like you're doing good too. Hum huh Kagura you know I'll go wait in the car. See ya Kikyou”. But unfortunately for him he did not leave fast enough and Kikyou had time to hug him goodbye, Inuyasha mentally prayed to every single Gods that Kagome would not be able to smell Kikyou's perfume on him. Her human sense of smell somehow always detected traces of Kikyou on him, for this reason Inuyasha often wondered if Kagome had some youkai ancestors or something.

He then used all his half demon speed to run as fast as possible.

 

“What was that about?” Kagura asked bemused as she only saw a blurry red figure make a run for the parking lot.

 

“He and I used to date before he dumped me for his best friend Kagome” once again Kikyou spat Kagome's name in a very un-Kikyou like way.

 

“Wait a sec' so he's the two timing bastard you used to talk about all the time! Well I'll be damned he seemed so nice…men, you thing you know them and…” Kagura did not bother to finish her sentence as bitter memories of Naraku came to her mind.

 

“I guess you're talking about your demented boyfriend” said a feminine voice coming from behind them. Demented boyfriend was the nickname Miroku gave to Naraku. Kagura used to protest at the use of the word `demented' but now she had to admit it was most fitting.

 

Kagura turned around and to her delight she saw her good friend Yura. She was officially Miroku's assistant in the photography department. But the hair demoness also was in charge of make up and mainly hair. But her favorite occupation was her weekly gossip column in the news paper. She knew everything about everyone in the demon world.

 

Kikyou and Yura could not stand each other and after a silent glaring contest, Kikyou turned around and left without another word.

 

“By the way where have you been? Miroku and I tried to cover for you but we can't do miracles. At least now you can say it was maternity leave, and may I ask why I haven't been informed of your pregnancy? And who is the father don't tell me it's…” Yura did not finish but looked in the direction where she had seen Inuyasha take off a few seconds before she joined Kagura and Kikyou.

 

“What, who Inuyasha no! The father is that bastard of Naraku of course. I'm only using Inuyasha as a chauffeur I'm staying at his brother's place for a while that's all”. Seeing Yura's surprised expression and before she had time to ask anything else, Kagura quickly added “Anyway Yura I'd loved to stay and chat but I just came here to see Miroku real quick”.

 

The hair demoness' facial expression darkened and she furrowed her brows before saying “I figured you wouldn't know about what happened. We tried to get a hold of you but since you disappeared three months ago we had no way to know where you were”.

 

“I don't get it Yura what are you talking about?”

 

“I'm sorry to be the one to tell you but Miroku had an accident two days ago. That day he came in late so he had to stay late in order to finish up on a few articles. From what different witnesses told the police, as he was coming out from the building and heading for the parking lot, a purple car deliberately ran him over and sped away. The driver threw out of the window a simple white card with the two letters VS written on it. Of course he or she was too fast to be identified.”

 

Kagura felt like her mind was going to explode, her thoughts kept spiraling in her head. She felt incredibly sick, she tried her harder to breathe bur her throat felt so dry and tight that it hurt. She tried to make sense of what she just heard and came to a conclusion:

 

`it's my fault. It's all my fault! That day he came in late to work because he came to the mansion to bring me new clothes. He had to stay late because he now has to do my share of work too. And I'll bet anything that Naraku was behind Miroku's accident!

 

It took Kagura a long time to process her thoughts and as guilt took over her she started to cry. After she gulped loudly she finally summoned enough courage to ask Yura the question which answer she desperately needed yet feared so greatly.

 

“Yura, how..how is Miroku doing?” her mouth felt so dry that Kagura could not form another word. Her heart beat increased greatly as she saw Yura nervously took a short strand of her black hair and started playing with it. The hair demoness than licked her lips and finally spoke:

 

“Miroku is…

 

 

 

To be continued…

 

 

A/N: I know I'm evil! But a cliffy is so much fun wouldn't you agree? Hum maybe not, anyway, to find out what happens to our favorite monk, check out next week's chapter: For a friend.

 

 

I also started posting the several parts Sessh/Kagu story I talked about last time, its called `To have you back' so go check it out.

 

 

Summary: AU Eight years ago Sesshomarou left Kagura without a word. Now, could a chance meeting in a bar rekindle their old flame? And what is this secret she tries to keep from him?