InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Innocence ❯ chapter 9 ( Chapter 10 )

Next chapter...fast ne? Well enjoy. ^.^;;

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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?

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

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Recap-

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"Of course!" Kagome said with a grin that shone brighter than the sun to Sesshomaru's dark and heavy soul.

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"Of course that would only be the start of fixing these problems that surround you. After we get Inuyasha straightened out, we need to work on Kikyo. She'll be the tough one. If she's like a human in any way, she's completely convinced herself that you're in love her, and are at her mercy. Finding out the opposite will have a devastating effect, but she will stop lying to herself, and be able to move on. From what you've told me of her, she'll run to the nearest familiar face, which unfortunately will more than likely be Naraku; though I think the two deserve each other.

As you said, Kikyo did betray Inuyasha once before, and he seems like a nice guy. I don't think he deserves to be treated like that. I could be wrong though."

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"You've really thought all of this out haven't you?" Sesshomaru asked slightly flabbergasted.

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"I like to have things planned Sesshomaru, but since I've met you, you've found a way to foil even my most carefully laid plans." Kagome said a matter of factly.

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"Funny I thought the same thing earlier about you. Would you mind if I asked a few questions of you now?" Sesshomaru ventured.

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"I guess it couldn't hurt since I guess we trust each other better now."

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"What makes you think that?"

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"Well, if you didn't trust me more on some level, you wouldn't have gone into so much detail about your past. Earlier you were questioning on telling me the truth about your species, now you've told me your past in a nutshell, and for some reason I trust your word about it not being because you're afraid I'll stop letting you hang around with me if you don't. I think you actually wanted me to know, therefore you trust me, and I can only repay you by trusting in you as well. I hope that made sense."

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"It did. So why do you carry around so many weapons? You had to have some on you when you met Inuyasha earlier and recently the concealed blades in your hair. I'm positive you have more on you even now. Why?"

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"I am a single woman living in New York City. I would think it obvious why I arm myself, though most girls in my predicament would use more conventional items such as mace or a personal alarm. I prefer the daggers because of their reliability. Besides, my would be attackers wouldn't expect it, leaving me with a constant element of surprise. I have no intentions of becoming a sympathy case because of some rapist, or tally on the record of some killer. I won't become a victim."

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"When you put it that way, I can clearly understand the reasoning behind it; but why such preparations for my visit? I'm sure you were expecting me to come calling, but I doubt that you could possibly have known about the other two." It had bothered him on some level when she had pinned Inuyasha to a wall. Not because of the violence, but because she had been armed in his presence, and a possible threat. True, the blades would have done little damage, but the principle was still the same.

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"The blades are for protection should a situation get to the point that it can no longer be controlled. You always bring trouble with you." Kagome shrugged, "I knew that even though I could trust you more, I still couldn't take any chances. You did try to rape me the first time we met, and like I said, I have no intentions of becoming a victim."

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"I apologized, and you accepted. I thought that bit was behind us." Sesshomaru tensed.

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"I did accept your apology, especially after you gave me your word that you could not hurt me, but I am no fool. It'd be like a killer apologizing for trying to kill someone, and as soon as everyone's guard is down, he goes out and does it anyway; but this time succeeds. I know you better now than I did a few hours ago though. I know that you won't go back on your word because of the pride you hold in your age and species."

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"Very well, I can accept that. Since you trust me more, then you won't mind allowing me to see your weapons? I would like to study them up close." Sesshomaru relaxed after hearing the reason for her armed response to a visit. Had he been in her predicament, he might have taken the same action, so could not condemn her.

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"I suppose Sesshomaru." She placed the returned hairpin blades on the glass table that separated the two, as well as her wrist blades that had been concealed by the long baggy sleeves of her black sweater. The daggers from her back were revealed, followed closely by a large boot knife that was attached to her combat boots beneath her flare black pants. A set of brass knuckles was the last thing to land on the fragile table. Kagome took a steadying breath. She was now, for the first time in three years, almost completely unarmed.

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"Is this all?" Sesshomaru asked jokingly. He hadn't expected such an arsenal from one person. A frail looking slip of a girl no less. She OBVIOUSLY didn't want to become a victim. He picked up one of the daggers that had been previously strapped to her back. The blade was sharpened to a razor edge. Its construction appeared to be by an expert of the highest caliber. It was a remarkable specimen, as were the others after a quick glance.

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"They are exquisite. Where did you get them, and why silver? It's not a traditional material."

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"I know. I decided on silver when I found it so much easier to work with and mend should repairs be necessary." Kagome answered nonchalantly.

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"You?"

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"Yeah, with the exception of the brass knuckles, I made every blade on that table. And like I said, Silver was just easier for me to work with. It's flexible and very easy to manipulate when it's in softened by flame. Besides, silver isn't too hard to come by."

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Sesshomaru nodded though deep in thought. Something about her explanation bothered him. Deciding to put the question to her, he continued.

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"What prompted you to make them? I know you want to protect yourself, but why make the blades instead of just buying them from a store?"

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Kagome chuckled nervously. How could she tell him the true reason behind the blades? That they were an outlet to her power. Training was only to keep her powers from exploding on instinct, but they still needed to be released on occasion, so they didn't build up pressure like a volcano and erupt.

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"Eheheheh, a girl's gotta have a hobby." She knew Sesshomaru wasn't buying it with the look of pure skepticism being tossed her way. 'Well tough!' she thought sourly. 'I can't let you know that much!'

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"Its just something that I'm not ready to talk about yet."

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"You don't trust me enough with the information?"

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"NO! That's not it. It's the reason I'm in New York. I have a dark past, and I can not tell you about it, until I fully understand what I endured first."

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"So the real reason behind arming yourself was not to keep you from becoming a victim, but to keep you from becoming one again."

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"You could say that. I'll tell you all about it when I'm more comfortable with the subject, that I promise you." Kagome gave a great sigh of relief at Sesshomaru's nod of consent. She didn't really lie. She still didn't know the full extent of her abilities, and therefore couldn't tell him about them. It was also the second reason for the blades. With them, she would never be in a situation where her powers were her only defense. She already had to flee one state because of them; she didn't want to have to live through that experience again. Not only that, but Kagewaki's face still haunted her nightmares. Another reason she didn't sleep. Why she stayed up for as long as possible until sleep claimed her none the less. His dead disbelieving eyes stared back at her almost as soon as her eyes shut.

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"I think a change of subject is in order." Sesshomaru offered when her yes took on a distant haze. "Why do you work at the library?"

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"I thought that would be obvious. It's quiet, easy, and when I close up, no one bothers me. Well, with the exception of you." She joked. "Besides, I like to read. At the end of the night, it's just me with a good book until early morning."

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"Speaking of early morning," Sesshomaru hinted when he chanced a glance at a clock on the wall. "It's past that now."

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Kagome looked at the clock and nearly gasped. It was six-thirty.

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"The sun should be rising soon. You think you can make it to wherever you go during the day in time?" Kagome asked apprehensively. She trusted Sesshomaru more, but not enough to let him stay the day in her home.

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"I think I can manage. To be honest, I was hoping you'd invite me to stay. That way we can continue our conversation." Sesshomaru added at the dry look Kagome gave him. She obviously was thinking of the circumstances with Kikyo. 'Silly girl, I don't repeat past mistakes.'

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"I don't think so Sessho, we may be better friends than we were a few hours ago, but I'm tired, and I doubt that I'll get a wink of sleep knowing you were in the other room. No offense, but I'm gonna need all of the rest I can get if I'm going to see Inuyasha sometime today." Kagome reasoned.

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"So you are going to see him? Do you think that wise?"

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"I figured the guy won't leave me in peace until he gets to ask me some questions. Besides, that will be my chance to try to talk some sense into him. How else am I supposed to get you two onto speaking terms?" Kagome answered, "and don't worry about me. I'm a girl from Texas who grew up beating on guys that wrestled bulls for a hobby. I think I can handle one dog-boy. Besides, I've got my daggers, should anything happen."

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"Very well, can't argue with the convinced. I'll come by tonight to check up on you. If you're not here, I'm going to have to kill something." The tone Sesshomaru used told Kagome in no uncertain terms, that he was serious. It made her rethink her choice in friends.

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"Don't worry. I'll be here. And if I'm not, you COULD try looking for me, or waiting a bit before taking such a drastic measure. I could always be just a bit late. Anyways, you better get going if you plan on making it to your home before the sun comes up."

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Sesshomaru gave Kagome a dry look before he made use of the door. Once he was gone, Kagome gave a heavy sigh. 'I am a psycho, idiot, suicidal, lunatic.' She ranted. Kagome looked at what was left of her window. 'At least now I have a reason to get closer to Inuyasha. Those two are such a stupid tragic story. They both need a wakeup call.' A nice cool morning breeze danced through her hair. It seemed to beckon her to partake of her usual ritual. Something she had not done in quite some time. Train.

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Kagome went to her weapons room. It was a good thing that Sesshomaru agreed to leave. Asside from her room; the only one that would have been suitable for him was her 'toy' room. That would have been a very akward, especially at his suprise when he had seen a few peuny daggars.

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She looked at the racks of swords daggars chain sickles, and a few other items in glee. 'What to take?' A sword, three sets of daggers, boot knife, and a trench coat to conceal it all later, and she was ready. 'Breakfast and a shower can wait till after.' "TO THE PARK!" She cheered.

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X_x;; I'm tired now. I think I caught up, if not then....tough. Next chapter will be up ASAP, but don't expect it until then. I think I'm going to sleep for the next week. Yup that sounds like a plan. You know you're tired when you've got Shakespear and Poe running through your head.

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I would like to thank everyone that waited for me to get my act together and return to the land of online living. You're reviews (when I was able to finally get them) gave me hope. I'm back now, though ^.~ !