InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Innocence ❯ chapter 6 ( Chapter 7 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Another short, quick, and to the point chapter. At least in this chapter the explosion happens, though it doesn't seem like it yet. Let's just say that there will be a few history lessons next chapter. Now I have an outlet for the past that I've created for my characters other than just reminiscing and flashbacks. A new character is introduced, and bombshells will be dropped in upcomming chapters...but if I were to go into too much detail, I will give away the whole story. I did try to warn you that the relationships were just a side story to the real drama. ^.^ well enough of my rambling, and on with the action right? 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? me no own...you no sue!was taken aback by the statement. 'What the hell? Wolf?' Voice given strength by her confusion, she finally spoke. you've been in contact with the blood of a wolf." instantly felt as if she had been dealt a deep blow. It dawned on her that the hottie that had been chasing her in the market and the creature that had been outside her window were both one and the same. That and it was obviously a werewolf. Was it the same that she had heard howl that night, or were there more? Was she in danger now? So many questions that now could be answered. you injured Kagome. Did it bite you, or any of its blood get into a wound? Did you know it?" Kagome resisted the urge to roll her eyes and answer with 'no mother,' but decided against it; much to her chagrin. He was just some dude that I slapped. He chased me, and I defended myself. I wasn't injured, and the only blood I got on me was on my hands. I left him bleeding and confused outside the library." 'There you go...short and sweet. Don't need him knowing too much about you.' could see the surprise in Sesshomaru's eyes. What didn't he think she could take care of herself? 'Men and their ego trips'. The conversation was getting away from her, though she never held it to begin with, and she had questions damnit! was the same guy that was outside my window last night. I don't think he was following me, but what I really want to know is why would he want to?" Doing a jig in her head for turning the tides, she sat in her recliner and watched Sesshomaru as he debated on an answer. you describe him to me?" there is a reason for this then yes. He looked like you." 'Only he didn't look like he had a stick shoved up his unemotional ass' Once again extra comments remained in her head. some reason, her guest didn't look too perturbed by her description. She wasn't bothered by his lack of enthusiasm. She had become quite accustomed to his stoic personality having been the same way herself; that it, before the accident. is a reason for this Kagome. He is an enemy of mine, and I just wanted to be accurate in the notion that you were able to recognize an aura, rather than just feel its intensity. You said that you could feel the aura that night, but I didn't know if you were able to actually recognize it, or just feel its existence like most other people. There are not many who can pinpoint like you've proven to be able to do." mental jig that was commencing in Kagome's head dissipated when she realized her mistake. He knows I'm different. 'Oops.' She HAD been hoping to keep that tidbit of info a secret. 'Well the cat's out of the bag now ain't it.' I guess I'm not like many other people, now am I? What about you? What are you to have a werewolf as an enemy? You've obviously have been in a fight with him and won. Hatred like his doesn't come lightly. It's from frustration, and humiliation." I've gone a few rounds with him, but so have you. Now you know that to defeat a creature such as himself can be accomplished easily. As to what I am...it's of no consequence." consequence?" She was in shock. "How the hell is it of no consequence!?! I already know that you're not human! You flying pretty much proved that theory, and might I inform you that the only reason that I beat him was because I held the element of surprise! Damnit Sesshomaru, I can't understand you, unless I know what I'm dealing with." Sesshomaru, has no intentions of letting you understand me. I will disclose such personal information when I feel it is imperative. Don't expect it until then. On a further note, you will not raise your voice to me." glared heatedly. Her blue orbs resembled a torrenting sea in the midst of a hurricane. Black depths spinning in a never-ending vortex. 'How dare he presume to order me around in my own home!' here you pompous ass. I will do whatever the hell I want in my own home! As for whatever the hell you are; if you won't tell me then fine. Do what you want, but don't expect me to be able to know what to keep hidden around you. For example, if you were a werewolf, I'd know not to have silver around when you come on your visits. What's worse is that without me knowing what you are, I can't trust you. It's bad enough that you know about my ability. All I fucking know about you is that you fly. That sure as hell tells me a lot." compare me to that disgraceful breed of fleabags!" Seeing so much emotion coming from someone who was supposedly completely lacking in such threw Kagome off her guard. She had obviously hit a nerve with her statement. 'Note to self: don't compare him to a werewolf again.' his lapse in control, Sesshomaru's mask quickly resurfaced once more. "Kagome, I will not apologize for my outburst, but I must ask you not to say such things again. On a further note; just you knowing that I can fly is more than I've disclosed to anyone this soon to making their acquaintance. You should feel privileged, not put out." right." Kagome made a few indecent remarks that thankfully remained in her brain. Had she voiced them she knew all hell would have broken loose. It had taken a lot of her restraint just to keep from frying his ass in her anger. Had this encounter taken place three years ago, she would be looking at a crispy critter, instead of the platinum haired ass that stood before her now. True he appeared to be a god, but once he opened his mouth, all such thoughts about him flew to the curb (no pun intended). me put this in perspective for you then. Last night you were not too forthcoming in your answers to my questions, now it is my turn. I said that I would answer anything you had to ask, but the game of twenty questions ended when I came in here with you smelling of wolf's blood. To me that says that you could be a potential enemy." ally, depending on how you look at it. You DID say they were your enemies, and how did the old saying go? "The enemy of my enemy is my ally?" Something like that anyway." stifled a sigh of long suffering. When she had woken up this morning, she had been mad at herself for thinking of Sesshomaru, now she's practically begging to be his ally in a war against supernatural creatures. 'I gave up long ago on getting rid of him, but now I'm afraid I might loose the closest thing to a conversationalist I've found since coming here...I bet some deity is laughing at my expense.' "Well, since twenty questions is over, Sesshomaru, what are you still doing in my apartment?" he might come back." guess I forgot about that,' thought Kagome. It was a good thing that she was never put into a position where lives depended on her observational skills. Thinking about the werewolf returning sent mixed feelings through her heart. On one hand if he showed up, she might end up having to give a display of her powers in front of Sesshomaru. If he didn't, then she didn't know how long she was going to be stuck with the insufferable ass. technically, I am a piece of impromptu bait...oh how low I've fallen." At Sesshomaru's cross look she realized that the last part of her statement had been said out loud. 'Well so much for not loosing my tongue....insert foot anytime now!' sat up suddenly when a powerful aura struck her senses. Whatever the hell it was even had Sesshomaru looking stiffer than usual. They exchanged quick glances when there was a knock on the door. she stood to answer it. When she reached to open it, Sesshomaru gently placed his hand over hers that rested on the knob. They stared into each other's eyes for a brief moment. To Kagome it was as if time had stopped. She knew that if he were to attack her, there'd be no way of deflecting it successfully in time. Her heart rate picked up, and her muscles tensed, ready for action the moment it began. Sesshomaru gave her a peculiar look, but released her hand with a slight nod. Kagome relaxed slightly at the loss of contact, but noticed that there was no residual heat as normally accompanies such actions. Deciding to contemplate it later she returned to her previous engagement. The door opened with a slight squeak to reveal an overly-concerned Houjo. are you ok? I heard yelling coming from in here. Do you need me to call the police? Is there anything I can do?" He peaked his head around her form to give as menacing a glare as he could muster to the ominous form of Sesshomaru that stood behind Kagome. no it's nothing. I just lost my temper with my guest. Everything's fine really." She added the last bit at Houjo's look of skepticism when he had returned his gaze to her. sure?" He once more attempted to appear as menacing to her guest as possible to no avail. I'm fine. I'll call you if I need anything." At his submission, the door was promptly closed in his face. She turned to face Sesshomaru who was eyeing her curiously. She offered him a shrug in response. As Kagome went to take a step back to her recliner, another knock resounded through her tiny living quarters. Exasperated she wrenched the door open quickly. Houjo, I've already told you....." She stared in shock at the queerly dressed visitor in her sight, "May I help you?" I am here looking for someone named Sesshomaru? I was informed that he would be here." hated surprises, but it appeared that whoever controlled things upstairs had decided to play a few pranks. She indicated to the silent being that was a short distance behind her. The stranger nodded and invited himself in. Kagome debated on whether or not to take offense at how she was just brushed aside, but decided against it in hopes of finding out more about Sesshomaru. eyed the newcomer suspiciously. He had no acquaintance with the creature. It was a vampire such as himself, though by the looks, he was from mid 1500's. The antique looking black velvet coat and dark purple dress shirt as dead giveaway to his age and status; though a child compared to himself. know you not stranger. What brings you here?" my rudeness. My name is Lord Onigumo Naraku. I have come on behalf of your child Kikyo." NOT call that abomination my child. She was an experiment that unfortunately succeeded and nothing more." from the animosity that dripped off of Sesshomaru's carefully clipped words; Kagome decided that it would not be wise to press either of her guests on this Kikyo issue, though her inferior human mind desperately wished for some kind of answers. call Kikyo and abomination, and yet here you are with a duplicate of her person? Of all the stories I've heard about you, your hypocrisy was not among your descriptions." glared in warning at the dark haired stranger known as Onigumo. "You would dare compare Kagome to Kikyo. If you are so blind as to think that they are so alike, you need only to stand within two feet of Kagome to see the error of your assumption!" did just that. His face turned to one of contemplation. Kagome fidgeted under such scrutiny. The silence was broken by Onigumo as he stated the obvious. "She's pure!" threw her arms up in exasperation. "What the hell, not another one!" Both Sesshomaru and Onigumo stared at her as if she had grown an extra head. "What; never seen a girl loose her cool before! If I hear one more person get all freaked out because I am a virgin, I am so going to make them sorry." as she finished her sentence something crashed threw her living space window. The lump that was once covered in the remnants of her perfect drapes sprung up unexpectedly. Inuyasha stood gaping at Kagome, Sesshomaru, and Onigumo, but remained on Naraku. another cliffy sorta, but hey, it's done. I just know you guys are gonna kill me because of all the suspence I'm putting you through and with how sporratic my updates are right now...but hey...just remember; you kill me and you'll never know what happens! Nya :P. Anywho, no review responses for this chappie. I've been busy as heck lately, and I honestly don't have time to answer all of you, though I do humbly thank you all. They have given me strength through these troubled times that I am currently experiencing. Thank you all.