InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Living The Promise ❯ Reconciliation ( Chapter 22 )

Chapter 22: Reconciliation

 

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Sesshomaru looked up from the reports he had been reviewing as his private line started to ring. '11:30, who would be calling this number at this time of night?' he wondered as he picked up the phone.

 

“Hello, this is Sesshomaru.”

 

`Papa Sess, Auntie Ayame needs help!'

 

“Rin? What's wrong, where are your mom and dad?”

 

`Mama and Papa went on a date. Auntie is here. Rin heard a loud noise and bad men's voices. When the voices were gone, Rin found Auntie on the floor. She won't wake up!'

 

Sesshomaru felt a chill run down his spine. “Rin, I want you to listen to me. Go into the bedroom where the twins are and stay there. I am sending help and I will be there momentarily. Do not come out until I or Inuyasha get there.”

 

`Okay, Papa.'

 

Sesshomaru listened as Rin hung up the phone; once he heard the click, he hung up his receiver quickly and grabbed his cell and car keys before rushing out the door. Placing a call to emergency services, Sesshomaru tore from his parking lot and raced to the house. Once he knew that help was on the way, he called Inuyasha and told him to get home, hanging up quickly before his brother could ask questions for which he had no answers.

 

Sesshomaru pulled into Inuyasha's driveway. He heard the approaching sirens as he ran up the steps and past the broken door. Sesshomaru quickly made his way to Ayame's still body and checked her pulse, breathing a sigh of relief when he found that she was still alive. He noticed a piece of paper beside her. Without touching it, he read the hastily scribbled note: Stop the investigation!

 

By this time, the hallway was quickly becoming crowded as the police and paramedics entered and swarmed the fallen woman. Sesshomaru stood and stepped out of the way, making sure a nearby officer knew of the note. Walking further down the hallway, he called softly, “Rin? You can come out now. I am here.”

 

A door burst open and Rin ran up to Sesshomaru and wrapped her arms around his leg.

 

“Papa Sess, Rin is so scared! Will Auntie be all right?” she asked tearfully.

 

He bent down and picked up the crying child and tried to soothe her. Sesshomaru walked back to the bedroom where she had been hiding and sat with her on the bed; mentally shaking his head at the fact that the twins were still sleeping soundly.

 

“Ayame will be okay. Those people are going to help her.” He held her close as her tears slowly stopped. A small cough from the doorway caught Sesshomaru's attention. Looking up, he saw one of the officers looking at him and Rin.

 

“I am sorry sir, but I need to ask the girl a few questions.”

 

Sesshomaru looked down at the young girl in his arms and nodded reluctantly. The officer stepped in and knelt down in front of Rin.

 

“Can you tell me what happened here?” he asked softly. Rin looked uncertain, but with a nod from Sesshomaru, she told how she had woken to a loud noise; about Ayame calling her name; the strange voices; hiding under the bed; and then calling Sesshomaru. The officer gave her a smile when she had finished her tale.

 

“You were a very brave girl! You did everything you should have. We will catch the men who hurt your Aunt.” With a small nod of thanks, the officer stood and left the room, nearly being run over by a frantic Kagome as she ran into the room.

 

“Rin, are you all right? Are the girls okay?” Rin ran over to her mother and held on tightly, however, no tears were shed.

 

“The girls are fine. Rin called me once it was safe to do so.” Sesshomaru stood and walked out of the room as Kagome held Rin tightly and cried silently.

 

Out in the hallway, Inuyasha was talking to the officer in charge. Sesshomaru noticed that Ayame had already been taken away. Seeing his brother, Inuyasha stepped away from the officer.

 

“Sesshomaru, is everyone else okay?” At his nod, Inuyasha sighed. “Good. Ayame has been taken to the hospital. Some one needs to let Koga know.”

 

“Did you see the note?” Sesshomaru asked. Inuyasha nodded.

 

“Yeah, I did. I don't like this, Sess. Kagome is in danger, but I know that she won't drop this story.”

 

“You're right, I won't,” Kagome said as she quietly closed the bedroom door behind her. “Rin is sleeping. What happened?”

 

Sesshomaru told her what he had learned from Rin and about the note. Kagome paled, unconsciously placing a hand on her slightly rounded tummy.

 

“This just means I must be getting close. I just need to take extra precautions.” Inuyasha didn't like the idea, but he knew Kagome would not change her mind.

 

Sesshomaru sighed as Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome's waist. Coming to a quick decision, he put a hand on his brother's shoulder. “You two head over to the hospital. I will stay here with the girls tonight. In the morning you will all come and stay with me.” Kagome kissed Sesshomaru's cheek.

 

“Thank-you Sess. Let's go, Yasha.”

 

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Kagome had called Sango and Miroku to let them know what had happened, while Inuyasha called Koga. When he had heard that Ayame had been shot and was now at the hospital, he started to sob. Koga managed to choke out that he'd be there as soon as possible. Now they all were sitting in the waiting room, waiting to hear news of Ayame's condition.

 

Dawn was just starting to brighten the night sky when a surgeon in scrubs came out to talk to them. Inuyasha nudged Kagome, who had dozed off not long before as Koga stood to his feet and tried to keep himself from accosting the doctor.

 

“How is she? How is my wife?” The doctor saw that Koga was holding on to his emotions by sheer will. Smiling, he led the frazzled man to a chair and sat him down. Inuyasha and Kagome leaned in to listen.

 

“Ayame will be just fine. She came through the surgery to stop her bleeding with flying colors.” Koga sagged with relief.

 

“Can we see her?” Kagome asked quietly.

 

The surgeon looked at his watch and nodded. “She is being moved into her room right now. Give us 15 minutes or so to get her situated, and then you can come in. She has been sedated, so she will not be aware of your presence, but you can come and reassure yourselves that she is okay.” With another smile, he stood and left the three friends alone.

 

Kagome stood and went over to where Koga sat, tears of relief falling from his eyes. “I am so glad that she is going to be okay! I would not have forgiven myself if she…” Kagome couldn't finish the sentence as Koga drew her into his embrace and held her tightly.

 

“This is not your fault, Kagome! Neither Ayame nor I could possibly blame you for this, so don't be blaming yourself!” He held her tightly as Kagome wept. Sitting back, she wiped her eyes as a nurse came to take them in to see Ayame.

 

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Koga stood and stretched, looking out the window. The late afternoon sun was being hidden behind gathering thunder clouds. He had been sitting beside Ayame ever since he had been brought in to see her, refusing to leave her side. Inuyasha and Kagome had left once they had checked on her, telling Koga that they would be back later. Sango and Miroku had come by earlier that afternoon and offered their support as well.

 

Sighing deeply, Koga turned back and retook the seat beside her bed. He gently took her hand and kissed it before holding it to his cheek. “I am so sorry, Ayame. If it weren't for me, you probably would not have been in this situation.

 

“I know that words alone cannot tell you how sorry I am that things got so out of control. I am not trying to excuse my actions, but I do want you to know that I am going through counseling for my drinking problem and I have started taking anger management classes.” Koga sighed.

 

“I know that I have no right to ask for your forgiveness, but I truly love you and I want you and the girls to come home. I wish you would give me another chance.” Koga closed his eyes as he fought against the tears that threatened.

 

“I love you too, you idiot.” Koga's eyes snapped open at Ayame's whispered endearment.

 

“Oh my god, Ayame! I am so glad you're okay!” Koga tearfully hugged her, trying to be mindful of her injuries.

 

When Koga finally released her and sat back down, Ayame closed her eyes, snapping them open when she remembered being shot. “Are the girls okay? They didn't hurt the girls, did they?” she asked fearfully. Koga quickly assured her that Rin and the twins were fine, and that they were all staying at Sesshomaru's place.

 

Ayame settled back, breathing a sigh of relief. “What happened to us, Koga? Why did you start drinking again?” Koga hung his head and struggled to tell her the events that led up to her taking the girls and leaving him. Ayame was silent as she thought things through. Koga started to get nervous.

 

“I wish you had told me about losing your job, Koga. I am your wife. I took a vow to love and cherish you for better or for worse. I am glad that you are getting help with the drinking problem and for your anger issues, but I want us to get marriage counseling before I come back.”

 

“Marriage counseling?” At Ayame's firm nod, Koga reluctantly agreed.

 

“There are obviously trust issues between us that need to be resolved. In the meantime, you can visit with Kyoko and Kichi at anytime you want to; I will not keep you from our children.” Ayame reached out and cupped Koga's face with her hand. “We will work this out and everything will be okay, just be patient.”

 

Koga grasped her hand where it lay against his cheek and brought it to his lips. “I can wait forever, if that is what it will take for you to come back to me, my love.”

 

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TBC

 

A/N: Well, Ayame is going to be okay and she is going to take Koga back. Thank-you to everyone who voted for her and Koga to work things out.

 

Sorry for the late update. There was a death in my family, an aunt who was only 10 years older than I, died of cancer earlier this month. I was pretty close to her while growing up, and I have had a hard time dealing with it. Slowly, I am trying to get back into the normal swing of things, including updating my stories.

 

Special thanks goes to my almighty beta, Breezie who has been more than patient with me; thank-you!

 

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