InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Innocence ❯ chapter 2 ( Chapter 3 )

Sorry for being late with the update.....*grumbles* even if it IS only one day. I had a busy weekend, as I am sure most everyone has with it being Easter. Sorry, not an Easter or Valentines day person. Not my favorite time of year. Stupid pollen working my sinuses overtime! Well, that's my rant for now. I promise to be on time with the next chapter which I might add is already on the press...sorta. Read.

Summary- Kagome is a librarian that gets pulled into the world of darkness. Strange things begin to happen after she meets a vampire. Will her world have a storybook ending? Or will it end in tragedy?

Disclaimer- me no own.....you no sue!

Recap-

"Shall we then?" Expecting a brisk walk through well-lit areas, Kagome was soundly surprised when he picked her up bridal style and took to the skies.

'Not the most orthodox method of travel, but...' She mentally shook her head, not liking where her thoughts were threatening to take her.

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Their flight was luckily short. Kagome let out a pent up breath as she saw the familiar apartment building. Sesshomaru set her onto the cold concrete gently as though afraid her would break her, but refused to remove his arms completely. Said arms were presently wrapped possessively around her waist as he stared menacingly into the dark recesses of the walkway adjacent to their present position. A light shiver ran up her spine partly from her proximity to Sesshomaru, but also because she felt a presence hell bent on ill will. What she couldn't figure out though was whether or not it was directed at her. She decided that if it was indeed after her, then perhaps it would be best if she were to face it alone. Sesshomaru's motives were still questionable, and if she were to be injured; then better to recover alone, then be left vulnerable with a creature she barely knew and sure as hell didn't trust.

"I think I can manage the rest of the way. Farewell Sesshomaru." In the moments it took for him to realize that she had spoken, then process the information; she had already unbound herself from his arms and was in the building. Without looking back she walked briskly to her apartment. She had made a point to keep her fear in better check, since her last episode. It had taken a few hours to convince her neighbors that she was indeed fine, and unharmed. They still acted somewhat suspicious, but didn't bother her about it anymore. When she opened her door, she noticed a figure move outside her window on the other side of her living room. What was really weird, was that her apartment was on the third floor!

'What the hell?' She thought to herself. Kagome knew she hadn't imagined it, but still. Then again, she had just taken a flight in the arms of a man who tried to RAPE her a few nights past. Oh, and by the way, that man happened to have been able to fly without external devises. Yep, her life was taking a humungous turn for the weird. She nearly had a heart attack when there was a light rapping on her apartment door. During her musings she had ventured towards the offending window, not even realizing when she had shut the door behind her. Shaking herself from her thoughts, she slammed the drapes shut, and returned to the door. She was, surprisingly, not expecting her late night visitor.

"Se..Sesshomaru? What are you doing here? Wait...how did you know this was my apartment?"

"In answer to your questions, I wished to speak with you more, and the mailbox outside pointed you to this room number. Now are you going to invite me in, or just make me stand out here?"

She harbored the thought of leaving him out there to his own devices, but decided against it. "Come in," she grumbled to herself, not really wanting his company, but not wanting her neighbors to wonder, "just don't get too comfortable." She sighed to herself once again that day. Now she was inviting a rapist into her abode. 'Just throw me in a straight-jacket and send me to a loony bin,' she thought dryly to herself. She watched as he strode into the large room taking in the sight. Everything in her apartment was either black, or white. Kagome's carpet was white with white walls, but her loveseat and recliner were black leather. There were black picture frames on the walls housing black and white photographs of nature, and her drapes were black velvet. Everything was neat and proper without a speck of dust. In the center of the room, sat a round glass inn-table propped up on silver legs, which rested on a rug spun in the design of a white tiger. It went well with the black and white motif that was painfully obvious throughout the little apartment. There was a vase of lilies on the table, which seemed to lighten the 'mood' of the whole formal deco.

Kagome walked past Sesshomaru and sat in her recliner and motioned for him to take a seat across from her. She wanted this done as quickly as possible. He stole a glance at the window before complying with her wishes. Kagome was almost at awe with his grace and beauty in the new lighting. Key word- almost. His gaze rested on her deeply, as if he was reading her soul.

"I would offer you a drink or some refreshments, but it is against my better judgment that you are even in here. So all formalities aside, you said you wanted to talk?" Her voice steeling itself against the edginess threatening to come out.

"Indeed. I wish to know more about you." The way his voice wrapped around the words sent shivers down her spine. His voice was so incredibly smooth that it was a wander that he was even real. To add to her rising ecstasy, this god of a man wanted to know more about her! Lucky for her sanity, she was never one to fall aimlessly into girlish fantasy. She had some amount of dignity, no matter how near obsolete it may have been.

"What is it about me you 'wish' to know?" She really had no intentions of answering his questions, but felt she should humor him at least. Again, her wayward gaze was drawn to her window. 'It' was no longer visible, but its aura was almost tangible in the way the swells of resentment radiated off its form. Aimlessly, she wandered what the hell could possess such an aura other than the devil himself; who, by the way, she had no doubt was sitting across from her at this moment. 'Since when have I believed in devils?'

Sesshomaru ceased the vocalizing of his question, and began to look at her quite peculiarly. "What?" It was a simple question that could require a paradoxical answer. 'He must have seen that I wasn't paying attention.'

"I was asking you about how it is you came to work in the library, but seeing as how your attention lies elsewhere, might I inquire as to what it is you find so interesting about your window?" His voice was curt, but inwardly laced with confusion, and daresay surprised awareness.

"I don't see how my working at the library is of any consequence, and I find the view of my window less disconcerting compared to the company." Her voice mimicked his in equal tone, but replacing the surprise with a mix of apprehension and embarrassment. She felt the fool for allowing her guard to drop when in his company, but then again; why did she care? She was thankfully still armed. She had yet to remove the jacket that concealed her weapons from view.

Sesshomaru raised a delicate eyebrow at her. Undoubtedly, he sensed her unease, but deciding to play the fool, returned to his mission of pressing information from her.

"Perhaps then, you would feel more comfortable telling me where you are from? You don't sound like you are from the area."

"Not that it's any business of yours, but I hail from Texas. Might I ask why you are so interested in my person?" This time it was her turn to quirk her eyebrow at her visitor. He didn't seemed fazed by her bluntness, but an emotion flashed across his golden gaze before she had the since of mind to place it.

"I am interested, because you are an innocent." The aura hovering outside the window flared with even more anger if possible, enough for both of the room's inhabitants to stare intently at the black fabric keeping their spy from view. "They are a rare find indeed, especially in a city as morally retarded as this one." Sesshomaru spared his hostess a knowing glance, as her eyes were still glued to the opening to the outside. Seeing as how she was no longer paying attention again, he decided to ask her what had been secretly plaguing his mind. He knew of the creature posted outside her window, but how she would have known of it was a mystery.

"Kagome, once again you are not listening to me and I doubt it is because you detest my company, as you have right to."

She turned to him slightly surprised, and quickly chastised herself for allowing him to get such a reaction from her once more. Figuring she would get more answers by being honest in this endeavourer, Kagome turned to her guest and frowned. How was she supposed to tell him what she felt? Sighing in defeat, she gave in.

"I know how this sounds, but I feel a presence outside my window. Then again you have no doubt figured that out. More precisely; you more than likely even know WHAT would give off such an aura of animosity. Would you care to enlighten me as to why I have a pissed creature hovering out my window sending murderous vibes towards YOU?" If the look of shock was anything to judge his reaction by, she would say her little speech caught him off guard. 'One point for me, and for Sessho....oh forget about it.....wait....Sessho?'

"True, I do know of the creature outside your window, but such matters should not be discussed so openly. Perhaps when we are alone, you will be enlightened. Might I ask as to how you are able to feel the presence of such a creature? And again in the library, you knew I was there without my alerting you to my presence. Forgive me if I find the prospect a little unnerving."

"Forgive me Sesshomaru, but I harbor no desires to ever be alone with you again. As for my awareness, it was something I was born with I suppose. Now, I must ask you to leave, as I am tired and wish to retire for the night." Cutting their meeting short, Kagome stood, fully intending on seeing the creature out her door, and hopefully out of her life. Somehow she knew that she would suffer no such luck, but decided to brood about it later. Sesshomaru stood as well, taking the hint.

Once they reached the door to her humble abode, Sesshomaru swiftly turned and took her hand. He gave it a quick peck before speaking.

"Know this, my beautiful Kagome; you need not fear me. It is against the laws of my kind to bring forth harm on an innocent such as yourself. Until we way meet again." He turned and left down the hall. Needless to say, Kagome was a bit flustered, and had a slight blush upon her cheeks that she tried in vain to squelch. 'Was he telling the truth?.....wait....What does he mean by 'his' kind?'

Kagome once again shut the door, and bolted it. The presence outside her window had vanished confirming her suspicions that it was after her uninvited guest. An errant feeling squirmed its way into her consciousness. 'Was he all right? Would he be safe?' Frowning at where her thoughts had turned, Kagome sighed and made for her bedroom. 'Definitely need sleep. My mind is doing its delusion thing again.'

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Sesshomaru stood outside the building that his present amusement resided. 'Soon my Kagome. Real soon.' Sesshomaru turned to the direction of the blazing aura. It was in a nearby alley. 'Hmph, stupid fool.' He followed the almost tangible trail of anger. 'You will never learn will you, mutt.'

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Sesshomaru turned the corner into the alley that housed the beast. It stepped out from behind a dumpster and growled lowly at its visitor. The wolf-like creature was three times the size of a normal wolf, with pristine white fur. It's ears were flattened against its skull as it snarled at Sesshomaru, dangerous white canines flashed in the moonlight; as a golden gaze met with one as equally shaded. Malice, the prominent emotion within it's molten depths.

"It's good to see you too Inuyasha." Amusement played heavily in not only his demeanor, but in his eyes as well. His voice never wavered from its deep calculating tone.

The only response received was Inuyasha lunging for the elegant man. With fangs and claws at the ready, the wolf leaped for his adversary. Sesshomaru, moved with god-like speed as he dodged and knocked the beast against the wall with one mighty blow. The wolf landed with a soft thud, but made no move otherwise.

"You obviously have grown stupid in your old age. You should know by now; it is futile to try to win against this Sesshomaru."

The only response was a whimper as Sesshomaru turned on his heel and walked away from the scene. He paused in his retreat in order to throw one last command to the would be assassin.

"Leave the girl be. She is mine to do with as I please."

Inuyasha gave a feral growl that fell on deaf ears as Sesshomaru was already gone; disappeared in the city fog.

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Oooh wonder what Sessho has planned for our little Kagome. Review if you want to find out. I won't update till you do. If you've noticed the different style of spacing (as I KNOW you have) It's my way of cheating until I can get over my short chapter crisis. When I do, the spacing will return to normal, promise. At least this way, I leave you with the illusion of a longer chapter right? hehehe, any who, here's the review responses. ^.^

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