InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Learn To Trust ❯ Allies of War ( Chapter 27 )

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By: Story

Learn To Trust
Chapter 27

Allies of War

Focus on your potential instead of your limitations~Alan Loy McGinnis

"Are you sure Inuyasha, think it over once more again. No one would blame you if you would like to proceed." Ms. Kaede said placing her hand on my arm

I glanced at her and then at the two policemen standing behind her. They all were focused on me, waiting for my final answer which I gave them already.

"I'm positive." I answered.

"Think clearly, Inuyasha," one of the two policemen said stepping close to me. If I could I would have taken a step back, I don't like the thought of having the police anywhere near me if possible.

Yet, what could I do from the hospital bed?

That Wolf bastard, Kouga, I'm going to kill him. Not only did he and his fucking lackeys jump me, but they also put me in the hospital.

Don't Get Me Wrong.

I'm not here because I think they hurt me, no, only because the 911 paramedics were called, and one of those bastards managed to kick my head into the locker WHICH knocked me out.

The Locker

Not the kick…

The locker

I won't ever claim it was the kick.

Never

So when the paramedics got there, I was out cold, so of course they brought me here. I was told that the damage wasn't fatal or anything, just a big knock on the back of my head, a few cuts and bruises here and there, and a cracked rip. They said I was lucky.

But it was nothing I, nor wasn't my body used to. In the end it only made sense that my body would be able to handle a pounding or two without taking on fatal damages.

But even so…They Will PAY!

Better believe it.

“Inuyasha….Inuyasha…”I turned my attention back to the cop who placed a hand on my shoulder which I pushed away.

“I said I don't want to press charges and I won't make a statement.” I growled.

“Do you understand what's going on, Inuyasha? No one else is stepping up to make statements, and without your statement and without you pressing charges we can only hold them in for so long. They will get out. We can only hold them in custody for so long.”

I wasn't surprised no one was stepping up, most of the school adored Kouga and me even less. He was the captain of most of the school teams; I was a drug addict who somehow cheated to get the grades I got. I'm not totally ignorant on what they think about me. I just choose to disregard it.

“Even now they are saying it was self defense, and without a statement from the victim there's only so much we can do. They will be let go, Inuyasha, and when they do, we can't promise much protection for you-”

“Who said I wanted it?” I snapped back, taking my temper out on this idiot who didn't understand that no means no. “I know the whole procedure and if I know anything it's two things. First; US law system sucks; and second; it's how to live my life looking out for myself.

“So I don't need your protection or want it, I can protect myself by myself. Without your help”

“Don't you think that's enough Inuyasha?” Ms. D Kaede said sternly, making me remember she was in the room.

“Keh,” I crossed my arms and looked out the window/

“I apologize for my student; he has lack of respect for authority figures.”

“Gee, that's not true Old Hag; I have the up most respect you.” I smiled at her, to which she so sarcastically rolled her eyes, but even she couldn't help but smile.

“Anyway Inuyasha, will you not be changing your mind?”

This is becoming a repetition that I was getting tired of.

“No, I won't be.”

“As you wish, Inuyasha,” She turned to the two policemen who was putting their hats back on, which I am positive it was their universal signal that they are about to leave. Good Riddance. “I am sorry for wasting your time.”

“Of course, but you know more can be done if his parents were contacted.” said the taller of the two.

“Could no one find them?” Ms. Kaede asked.

“Without a search warrant we could only knock on the door. No one answered the door or the phone. You said there was no records of current work locations right?”

Was I not there in the room with them? Damn them for talking about those two bastards like I wasn't even there.

“No,” Ms. Kaede said with a sigh, she turned to me and I raised an eyebrow at her. Did she seriously think she was going to get any answers from me? From the look on her face, she even knew she wasn't, but the Old Hag decided to ask me anyway.

“Do you have anyway of getting in touch with you parents Inuyasha.”

“Like I actually would want to,” I replied truthful, “and no. It's only noon, who knows where those two could be.” They were probably passed out in their room, but then again, I don't even think Toga came home last night. Keh, like I give a rats-ass.

“Besides my mom and dad got into an argument last night and he left, I don't think he came home yet. So I can't even make a guess on his location.

“And your mother…”

“Sulking?” Sulking or stoned, is there a difference?

“Don't you think you would be of some more importance to them then their arguments?”

I didn't answer just turned away, signaling that I was done answering questions. They were all annoying anyway. Why should I have to pretend that my parents give a flying fuck about me when they don't?

I'm not going to be-

A door opening brought me out of my thoughts and I turned to see Dr. Moya coming in holding a clipboard. I struggled to sit up; despite the resistance my body seemed to be giving me. Ms. Kaede helped me up.

“Oh, am I interrupting?” Moya said as he gazed at the cops that were standing a few feet from my bed.

“No, not at all Doctor,” one of the policemen said, “we were just leaving.”

“Doctor, has anyone gotten in contact with his parents yet?” the second was added

These damn bastards sure didn't know how to quit!

The doctor chuckled lightly as he gazed in my way, I glared at him. “I'm afraid not yet, I have people still working on it. I do have a contact numbers who I cannot disclose as of now, that I can try, patient privacy reasons of course.” He chuckled lightly, adjusting his glasses in a nervous way.

I was beginning to think this doctor was an idiot of some sort. Why the fuck would he say that? He didn't even need to add that in. Why don't the idiot just stamp, Naraku's

Apprentice on my forehead? What the hell?

“You do,” Ms. Kaede questioned, which was bad, when she questioned things, she tends to get answers.

“Hey Doc, is the room supposed to be spinning?” I said grabbing my head slightly.

Ms. Kaede turned to me as I felt myself sway back and forth. Everyone seemed to get the hint that perhaps I wasn't as one hundred percent as I first appeared. I was laid down, and closed my eyes. I listened to the doctor direct the officers and Ms. Kaede out the room, with promises to contact them if my parents were found.

I heard the door closed and sighed, as I tried to adjust myself more comfortable on the hospital bed. My eyes remained closed as the doctor approach me, I felt him take my wrist in his hand and begin counting my pulse.

“I'm going to check your pupils” I heard the doctor say. When I felt my left eye being forced open I opened them both, and glared at the idiot.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” I questioned him, as I pushed his hands away, and sat up ignoring the pain.

Dr. Moya looked surprise, “You said-”

“I say a lot of things, but none of them are as stupid as what you said.” I growled at him.

“Inuyasha, you need to calm down.” Moya said, still slightly confused

“Fuck off,” I growled, I was beyond pissed, and this idiot didn't even know what he did wrong. He doesn't even realize the trouble he just caused me. The next time I see, Ms. Kaede, she is going to insist that I tell her just who my emergency contact was. If she found out it was Naraku, she would be beyond irritated.

Ms. Kaede wasn't stupid, nor was she ignorant to and didn't pretend to be about Naraku Onigumo's lifestyle. She knew just what type of man Naraku was and I often heard her talk about it to other teachers about her suspicions. If she knew I was in contact with him, there's no telling what she would do to not only to me, but also to about the situation. I would end up worrying for her safety; she takes protectiveness over the edge.

And this bastard just gave her the path that would lead her to that edge.

“Inuyasha-”

I ignored him as I began to climb out the bed, looking around for my clothes, ready to be out of this hospital gown.

“Inuyasha-”

“Take this shit out of me,” I said pointing to the IV machine that was hooked into my arm.

“You need to stay in bed and rest.” He said and tried to push me back towards the bed. I pushed him away from me, with all my strength, which wasn't much, but it got the point across.

“Either you take this shit out of me, now, or stay the fuck away from me.”

“If you don't get back in bed you won't leave me any choice. I'm going to have to call security and have you strapped in bed.”

“FUCK YOU!” I screamed. I was angry, livid, and I didn't even know half the reason why. But that didn't matter, I just needed someone to take my anger on, and he was the only one asking to be punched out.

“Do I look like I give a fuck about that? I don't. Fuck you, fuck your security, and fuck your hospital. I don't want to be here. You all can go to HELL”

“I think that will be enough, Inuyasha.” A cool voice swept in the room.

I faced the door and to my utter displeasure Naraku was standing there, and closing the door behind him. He walked a little in the room, in his probably Armani navy-blue suit and white silk tie His hair that stopped at the center of his back was brushed back into a ponytail. I watched as he unbuttoned his sleeves, permitting me to see his gold Rolex with diamonds imprinted in it.

“What are you doing here,” I growled taking my eyes off his watch to meet his own.

“Why wouldn't I be here? The one I am going to be taking under my wing is injured and I feel it is my duty to make sure he is well taking care off.” Naraku said with a smirk that held secrets.

I rolled my eyes at his performance, talk about laying it on thick. Then again, Naraku did like to put on an act.

I kehed as I leaned against the bed, not wanting to turn my back on this person.

“As you can see, I'm fine. Now you can stop worrying and go on with whatever meetings you have to do all day.”

I stared at Naraku, keeping my expression as impassive as I could. It wasn't hard, seeing as how little I cared for the man anyway.

However I couldn't keep my eyes locked onto his, I understood my position, I am his puppet and puppets don't move unless its owner allows it; much less staring him down.

I felt more then saw the satisfied gleam he gave off at my submission, and it took all my willpower not to retort back.

“Dr. Moya,” Naraku said with a soft voice.

“Y-yes, N-Naraku,” The man stuttered and I didn't resist the urge to roll my eyes at the so called `doctor' weakness.

“Leave us, I need to speak to Inuyasha, and we are not to be disturbed. Understand?”

I watched the doctor gulp and replied yes, keeping his voice calm. I would have applauded him if he wasn't such an idiot. I wonder what he owes Naraku that got him shaken in his boots.

“Understood,” Dr. Moya said nodding, and he turned and started to leave.

“Wait!” I spoke up, and turned my head to the shaken man. He turned to me, and I held out my arm that was still connected to the IV. My eyes however turned back to Naraku.

“Do it.” Naraku stated as he put his hands in his pocket. I smirked and turned to the upset doctor who nodded wordlessly and made his way over to me.

He kept his head down as he shakily removed the needles from my arm.

“Careful,” I hissed as he carelessly pulled one of the needles in my arm causing pain, not much, but I liked to see the idiot jump.

“Sorry,” as he more carefully pulled the last needle out my hand. He threw the needles away and without even a farewell he slipped out the door.

I heard a soft chuckle from the man left in the room with me, and I narrowed my eyes to him.

“What,” I asked cautiously, as I rubbed my

“I was just observing.” He answered with another chuckle; it was getting on my last nerves.

“Tell me what's so damn funny,” I asked trying to keep the spite out of my tone, the last thing I ever wanted to do was get on Naraku's bad side at this moment in life. I still relied on him too much, and the problem there was that he knew it.

“Calm down Inuyasha,” he said softly, “there's no reason to get hostile, you've had a long day, no need to over-exert yourself. I was just observing Dr. Moya's reaction to you.”

I lifted an eyebrow in confusion; Moya's reaction to me?

Naraku smirked, turned and stalked to the window, and I followed.

This is how it's going to be now. Naraku standing in front of me, me following in his footprints. Footprints that he set out for me to follow, forcing me to follow. But, it's what I asked for anyway right? Perhaps it wasn't the smartest choice I had to make, because life from now on, standing in this person's shadow, is going to be dangerous; even more dangerous than facing my own father at his worst.

But if I had to choose between my father and this man in front of me, again.

Death or absolute death

Daemon or Devil

I would choose

Without a questionable doubt in my mind

Naraku

At least this way, hating wouldn't hurt as much.

“You enjoy it don't you Inuyasha?” Naraku asked looking out the window, his hand crossed over his chest.

I followed his gaze but only saw the city, but the meaning was all to clear. Not on what he said, because I don't know what the fuck he was talking about.

No, it was clear on what he was looking at.

“Enjoy what?” I voiced, my eyes never leaving the city.

No, I'm wrong.

His city, that's the correct term.

“Power,” I didn't respond, but then again there was no need, he wasn't finished talking. “The power you have over one insignificant man. Perhaps I should say in more precise terms, insignificant to you.

“However Inuyasha, in a place like this, his world, he is law. Funny it seems really, in matter of days no less, you had him shaking in fear.”

“Keh, how is that possible, he only started cowering after you came in.”

“Are you sure, Inuyasha?”

What is he getting at, of course it was Naraku that had the idiot doctor scared shitless.

“What other reason would there be?” I said turning my gaze at the man who about 3 or 4 inches taller than me.

“Just think about it Inuyasha, I'm sure you could think of something.” Naraku smiled turning his sharp gaze on me.

I didn't answer, nor did I plan to, I'm not about to be pulled into his game of whatever game he was trying to start. If he had something to say, then I wished he'd come out and say it.

Naraku smiled and turned back to face the window, I turned away from the window, and leaned on it, crossing my arms, I locked my gaze with a poster on the door. It showed a diagram on the lungs and then another one what smoker lungs looked like.

“He didn't want to make you angry, Inuyasha, because how would that affect him, when you are in my position. Seeing as how you always have an attitude-”

“You're grasping at straws,” I snared although he was right in a perspective, I didn't buy that reason.

It would be long before I held any real “power” within Naraku's, and for lack of a better word, empire. It would even be longer before anyone really started to fear me. I told him so and more.

“It would have been more convincing if you said that you dared anyone to upset me. That would also explain his reaction when you walked in the door.”

Naraku chuckled and turned around me; he copied my posture and looked at the same door.

“You belittle yourself, Inuyasha. The problem with you is you lack to see your true potential and what you are capable of doing. What you need to do is focus on your potential instead of your limitations. With that in mind, I plan on helping you realize just what that potential is.”

“Potential,” I asked standing up and turning to him, he gaze lazily met mine, and for some reason that angered me. “What is this potential you think you see in me? What can I do to help you? Ever since I was a kid you had an interest in me, and I done waiting for you to tell me what it is. Just fucking tells me.”

During my oh-so passionate speech, I did something not many dared to do, because most wasn't that stupid, and if they did, they probably didn't live long.

I jacked him up, but I didn't care for the consequences. I wanted answers.

“You still do not see Inuyasha?” Naraku asked he made no movement to unattached my hands from his jacket. “I want you because you are ruthless and don't let something like conscious stop you. I have seen your reaction when you are pushed over the edge. I have seen the results of your actions and I know that you do not regret anything.

“You have, as they say, street smarts and book smarts. You have the knowledge to survive and you attach yourself to anyone who holds some kind of power. You have the brains to go on to an Ivy-league school. You follow instincts and more often than not, those choices are the right ones.

“You can kill, and won't feel remorse for it.” He smirked at me.

I felt my eyes widen and my body freeze. My hands fell from his clothes, and I backed away from him; his words. He followed me until I backed into the bed behind me.

“You don't regret It even now do you, Inuyasha?” His eyes were questioning me, and his smile mocking me. His hands held out to the side, as if waiting to grasp my answer. I couldn't hold back my whimper.

“Stop,” I shut my eyes. No no no, I did not want to hear this, not from him or anyone.

“When someone takes a human's life, of course they will feel guilt, regret, lost-” his voice was accusing.

“Shut up,” I whispered covering my ears.

“You were only twelve when you killed him, do you remember?”

“Shut up, stop” I couldn't stop the pleading in my voice,

“Despite your age, you killed him. After all he hurt you quite badly, remember how? So you stabbed him with his own knife; over and over and over again, even after he was long dead.”

“SHUT UP!” I screamed at him.

“WOULD YOU KILL HIM AGAIN IF HE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF YOU?” He yelled back, and I answered, as I feel to the floor on my knees

“YES, I WOULD BATHE IN HIS BLOOD.” My breathing was heavy and hard, I let my hands dropped to my side and I looked up at Naraku from my position on my knees. I didn't even bother to wipe my tears in my eyes. “I would bathe in his blood.” I repeated.

He smiled down at me, “Precisely, Inuyasha.” He held out his hand, I stared at it, and then back at him. I grasped his hand, and he pulled me to my feet.

I still didn't understand his interest in me.

“Between now and graduation, you will learn about my world. You will learn the ins and outs of my territory. You'll get to know the people who depend on us and who we depend on.”

I don't know why I'm so valuable to him.

“After you graduate next year, you will get a full scholarship from my business to a college of your choice.”

I'm not better than any other rat that lives by the law of the street.

“It will be a business school of course, where you will study there and soon work in my business.”

But it doesn't matter any more, if it ever mattered in the first place. This is my life now.

“In college, have fun, but watch yourself, you are still representing me. You will not do without; car, money, clothes, whatever you may need, all you have to do is ask.

He's talking about college already? Doesn't he know that my life isn't guaranteed to my 18thbirthday?

“I want out.” I said, looking past the man out the window.

“That's not possible.” Naraku said knowing what I was talking about.

“Get me out of that house, if anyone can do it, Naraku it's you.” I turned my eyes on him.

Naraku sighed, and he straightened his suit and tie, “You're right, I could, but I won't.”

“Why the fuck not,”

“Because Inuyasha, as a deal with your parents. I take over your legal rights, and you stay with them.”

“WHAT? That's completely-”

The door busting open followed by a shriek of my name, Naraku and I both turned around to face a surprised Bank, Jake, and Kenshin who was in hospital scrubs?

“Guys, what are you doing here?” I asked, but they didn't even glance at me. All three of them, kept their eye on Naraku. I glanced at him out the corner of my eye and he smirked.

Then I realize, at that point, that with the only three guys I can tolerate to spend time without restrictions, was staring at the secret I kept from them. Shit was about to hit the fan.

Fucking Great

“Well, I see your friends are here, Inuyasha.” He said gently, “I should take my leave now; they are probably worried about you.” He stuck his hands into his pocket and started for the door.

“When can I leave the hospital?” I said in a low voice. There's now use in lying anymore.

“I'll let the doctor know of you wish to departure.”

He had turned around momentarily to answer the question, before he resumed walking. He stopped before them and smiled but turned to Kenshin, and tilted his head in a slight bow. It was to my surprise when Kenshin, bowed at the waste, and spoke proper Japanese

“Onigumo-sama, konnichiwa. Ogenki desu ka?”

“Himura-san, genki desu.” Naraku gave a short nod of the head, to Kenshin, and then to Bank and Jake, who looked down at his feet. “Gentlemen, if you excuse me, there are many things that require my attention.”

Kenshin, stood up and he and Bank and Jake, stepped to the side, letting Naraku slip out the door without so much as a farewell.

When the door was closed, all three turned to me.

“Keh, what are you idiots staring at?” I grumbled as I hopped on my bed, but regretted it instantly as a sharp pain protested the rough-handling of my body just yet.

“That was Naraku Onigumo.” Bankotsu said pointing at the door behind him, as he and the others approach. I noticed a small bag in Jake's hand.

“Clothes,” I asked looking at the bag.

“NARAKU ONIGUMO.” Bankotsu said, again.

“Top business man and number one Kingpin of the fucking Underworld.” Jakotsu added.

“What was he doing here, Inuyasha?” Kenshin asked, as he started to read my chart at the end of my bed.

“Visiting…” I muttered, looking down.”

“Well obviously,” Kenshin said replacing my chart. I looked at him. He seemed calm, but I knew he wasn't. “What intrigues us is why he would want to visit you, out of all people? Onigumo Naraku isn't one to make insignificant visits.”

“Especially to one as insignificant as you,” Bankotsu added,

“And you're as insignificant as they come.” Jake smiled.

“Hey,” I growled at the insult from all three of my so called friends.

“Why did Onigumo pay you a visit?” Kenshin asked putting his face just inches from my own. He was bothered, whenever he didn't end in those fucking, yes I was, that it is, annoying endings of his, he was usually pissed.

I pushed him away from me and he backed away.

“Why wouldn't he visit?” I growled at the three of them, I looked at the floor. “I'm his apprentice after all.”

“WHAT?” they all screamed in unison. I glared at them; I wasn't going to repeat myself.

“Why?” Kenshin said asked.

I didn't want to tell them this way, not until I was sure of Naraku's plan with me, but now looks like I have little choice.

“I don't know,” I replied truthfully. I looked at the three of them.

“What do you mean you do not know?” Kenshin demanded and I turned away.

“How can you not know, that guy is the biggest-”

“I know, I know.” I shouted, they stared at me awaiting my answer. “But I'm not lying, Naraku always have had some interest in me since I first met him. He always wanted me to, you know, study under him our whatever.”

“You mean take over his…”

I nodded at Bank's inquiry. “I guess he wants someone to take over his “business”, and he feels that I can do it.” I raised my hand in the air and manually quoted business to imply what type of business he was talking about, and they got the point.

“He tried to explain it to me, said something bout being both street smarts and book smarts, something bout ruthless and no regrets.” I hid the shutter as Naraku's words phased through me.

“Well you can be, and I understand somewhat.” Kenshin said with a smile.

“You do?” I asked in unison with Jake and Bank.

“Somewhat,” Kenshin said as he leaned next to me on the bed. “I know that if I were to leave my family,” family meaning gang, “in the capable hands of someone I trust, without a doubt I would ask you.

“You know what it takes, better than anyone who lived their lives on the street, what it takes to survive. It's a natural gift with you, which even I can see. You know how to protect yourself and even more so you make friends with the right people.”

“Like our dear, gang leader, here and a few others.” Jake said nodding “Ain't you also cool with that Lieutenant.”

“And she's Naraku's kid.” Bank added.

“While others are brash about their movements, Inuyasha, you calculate them. No matter the situation, you come without a scratch, and you protect those around you.”

“Well, I wouldn't say a scratch,” Bank said, grasping my chin, and tilting my head up to the light. I sucked my teeth and batted his hand away, “Who the fuck did you angry?”

“Yeah Inu-baby who did this to you? Kenshin called us, and said you were taken to the emergency room.”

I frowned and looked at Kenshin, who smiled; at lease he wasn't angry any more. He can be scary.

“I was volunteering at the hospital, when you were wheeled in. I could only follow you so far, and when I got the chance, I called these two, yes I did.”

“I was fucking worried when I got here, no one would tell me anything.” Bankotsu scowled, “I ran into that chick from your school, what's her name, Kagome-”

“Wait-what, she's here?” I asked shocked.

“She left” Jake said, “She told us that you were jumped in school, and left saying at least you're friends are here.”

I nodded, turning my gaze away. Kagome was here? I thought I heard her scream just before I was knocked out. Why did she follow-

“I believe that she rode in the ambulance with you, Inuyasha.” Kenshin said. “When I asked her about it, she said that she was just glad you were okay. She asked me to send you her regards, and left.”

What is with that girl? Why did she leave like that? However, perhaps its better this way, with the way things are going now.

“What happened at school?” Bank asked me.

“Kouga,” I hissed, unable and not wanting to hide the hatred I felt for hat son-of-a-bitch.

“Kouga,” Kenshin asked frowning. I nodded.

“Kouga of the Wolves,” Bank growled, he didn't care for that fucker either.

“That bastard got the best of me when I was occupied.” I crossed my arms and looked at Kenshin. “That asshole will pay; I'm throwing in a favor…Battosai.” I said and he turned to stare at the floor.

He was silent, going over what I said in his mind, rationalizing the idea. When he spoke, in what seemed like hours later, it was in a detached voice.

“The Wolves and my family are on natural grounds right now. What you are asking of me, Inuyasha is to start a war.”

“Fuck that-” “That bastard hurt my Inu-baby”

Kenshin held out his hand to the two brothers asking for silence and he stared at me; not as Kenshin Himura, nor as the Battosai, but as one man to another. One man realizing that the others answer would completely change the lives of them, and those around them.

Was I really ready many lives in danger because of the act of another?

“I can't escape my fate.” I spoke slowly, turning my gaze to him, “What has been laid out for me won't change because I want it to. It's time that I stop running and face facts.

“My position in life has changed, and it's time I accepted that. That man, who just left, Onigumo Naraku, has pulled me into his life and gave me a powerful position. I understand that and it's time others started to. This is my city now, and I won't have anyone disrespecting me.

“If he wanted a fair fight, all he had to do was ask for one. He didn't, he jumped me when my back was turned and that is unforgivable. I won't allow it. He caused this mess, and I will make damn sure he cleans it up.

“So I ask this of you, Battosai, I will take full responsibility afterward, but for now…”

“Payback is a bitch.” Bankotsu said raising a fist in the air. “He messed with a brother of mine, and I will never forgive him.”

“Ditto, Ken-hunny”

I smiled at them; they would stand by my side, from now, until I die. Both were excellent fighters; Jakotsu was perhaps a bit more vicious when it came down to it.

Kenshin smiled at us and stood up. “That is good to hear, that it is. If you had said otherwise, Inuyasha, I would have been disappointed. I'll have someone deliver a message to the Wolves. I will make sure they know what they started.”

“We have your back, Inuyasha,” Bank said slamming a hand damn hard on my shoulder, I yelped at the pain, and all the fucker did do was grin, “always did and always will.”

“See Brother, didn't I say that hanging out with Inu-babe here was going to be fun.”

“I'm glad `cause I was getting bored, sitting around my house.” Bankotsu cracked his knuckles. “Things are about to get interested indeed.”

“I believe so too, that I do.” And the three of them had the balls to laugh.

“Gee, glad you didn't stay around because you were my friend.” I retorted sarcastically, and the room fell silent.

Why do they suddenly look shocked? “What?” I asked slightly annoyed.

“That's the first time you referred us as your friend, and meant it.” Jakotsu replied and with stars in his eyes.

I raised my eyebrows, they were right, in surprise. I never really let myself believe I had friends, because that would involve too much trusting, which I never wanted to resort myself to, because of Sesshomaru.

But it seemed that I have already started to refer them as my friends, long before I realized it. I trusted them, without realizing it.

“Keh, idiots,” I grumbled turning away, oh well. What was done was done, no use in fighting it.

“Ahh, Inu-baby, we love you too.” He said and before I could stop it an overly excited and very gay Jakotsu, jumped on me and hugged the life out of me.

“Get off, get off, get offffff.” I screamed trying to push him off of me. He was way too strong for his own good, and mine.

“Love you, love youuuuuuu.” Jake screamed over mine, crushing me tighter as if I didn't have damaged ribs.

I looked over his shoulder to perhaps get help from the other two, but they were bent over laughing. “You assholes get over here and get him off me.”

“It could be worst Inuyasha,” Kenshin laughed out, I glared.

“He could decide to kiss you… again.” Bankotsu joined holding on to Kenshin's shoulder. I growled and threw a pillow at him, which hit dead on.

“DON'T GIVE HIM ANY IDEAS.” I screamed at them.

“WHAT IS GOING IN HERE?” the door swung open and a very heated nurse stood in the doorway. “This is a hospital, not a playground.” The woman stood about 5'4, looked about thirty, and had the look of hell in her eyes. We all froze.

She stalked in the room, and stopped before us.

“You let that patient go,” She pointed at Jakotsu, who dropped his arms from around me and stepped back.

“Sorry-”

“You should know better, Kenshin, you know the importance of quiet in a hospital.” She pointed Kenshin, who hung his head.

“I aplo-”

“You pick up your pants.” She pointed at Bank who nodded and started pulling up his baggy pants. “You,” She pointed at me and I froze up. “You have release papers to sign, so get dress and come out. Then every body; get out, understand?”

“Yes, ma'am.” The four of us said in unison, she frowned again, nodded and stalked out the door.

After she left, the four of us looked at each other, and started smiling.

“She's scary,” Bank said, throwing me the bag Jake had that when he first came in. It was some clothes I left over there, just some dark but jeans and a black shirt with white words that said; “I'm not as think as you drunk I am.”

“I'm hungry,” I complained as I finished signing the last of the release forms. I nodded at the nurse who told me to come back the next day to get my pain killers.

“Let's get something to eat, I'm hungry too, that I am.”

“I don't know why, but I'm feeling Japanese today.” Bankotsu smiled sheepishly as we left the hospital before that nurse from hell, yelled at us again.

“That's because you are Japanese, you stupid fuck.” I said, hitting the idiot on the back of his head.

“I'm Japanese American.” Bank laughed wagging his pointer at me; I rolled my eyes, and tried to grab it to break it. He got away.

“Maybe that's because, Kenshin, when back to Japan on us.” Jake said, and bowed at the waist, and mocked Kenshin's greeting, which Bankotsu replied as Naraku did. I couldn't stop the tears from forming as I laughed.

“You guys are the worst, yes you are.” Kenshin frowned but then he smiled too, he walked ahead, and we ran to catch up.

“Ah, I know this great Jap restaurant, Kenshin call your buddy Sanosuke and tell him to meet us there. We'll make a celebration out of it.” Bank said putting his arm around Kenshin's and my shoulders.

“Celebrating what?” I asked.

“Our new friendship of course,” Jake said grabbing my arm and pulling me toward his car.

“Let go, before you dislocate my shoulder,” I screamed, but I was ignored, anyway, the other two just laughed at my suspense.

How the hell did I get so unlucky to have a bunch of idiots for friends, keh, oh well?

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A/N: Sorry it took so long. This chapter just in the hospital, and some idea of what Naraku wants with Inuyasha, it may be vague so I'll try to explain it.

Inu's injury wasn't that bad, they only scuffed him up a bit, he fell out because he hit his head on the locker, along with that he never really recovered from those pills.

. After he was knocked, they ran away, cause danger (authority heads) were coming, I figure that would be something Kouga would do, I love him so I'm not bashing Kouga, but I wanted his and inu's dislike for each other to seem more real in real life, and this is it.

Saturday party is still on, as if he would let something like being ganged on stop him from drinking and having a good time. Part one of the party is next chapy.

Naraku believes that Inuyasha is capable of running his empire if something happens to him, not that he believe something will anytime soon, but in the long run, it would do well to have an apprentice. Or someone to take the blame for anything in Naraku's eyes it's all good. That's why he wished to have Inuyasha at his side from the beginning but what even the stubborn 17 year old is good enough.

Inuyasha did kill a man, and as he said, he would do it again. The man hurt him somehow , but how and why? Well keep on reading to find out, but it may take a while seeing as how Inu-love doesn't even like thinking about it.

And oh yea, our Inuyasha finally allowed himself to admit that his friends are his friends, about time right.

Any quest?

PS. Just wanted to give some background info. If any one wants to beta me then please let me know, cause I need one.

Thanks for not giving up on me and my story

*Much Love~ Story*