InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love, Interrupted ❯ Chapter 14 ( Chapter 14 )

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

"Why do you want Inuyasha?" asked Kaede.
"That is none of your business, old woman. Just hand over the cur!"
"I'll do no such thing!" Kaede yelled back.
"Then you will die with him, old woman!" the man yelled, as he raised his sword over his head.
In a flash, Miroku was out the door, holding out his staff has he blocked the attack,
"How dare you attack an old woman! Who is the vile one here?" Miroku demanded to know.
"Monk! Are you protecting the beast as well?"
"He is not a beast, he is my friend and I will not allow you to know his whereabouts without good reason!"
The man halted the attack,
"My name is Genichi. My father is the daimyo of this region. I have decided to eradicate the world of that demon! That is all you need to know!"
"Genichi, is it? There has to be more to it than that. What are you not telling me? Is it Inuyasha who gave you the beating that left you with those bruises and scars?" asked Miroku.
"HMPH! You obviously know this cur quite well to assume he gave me these wounds. Yes, he did. I am here to avenge these wounds and take back the fair maiden, Kagome, as my wife."
Miroku stared at the man. 'Kagome as his wife?' he thought.
"What are you talking about? Kagome as your wife? Has she agreed to marry you? I find that hard to believe." Miroku taunted.
"HMPH! I don't need her permission. A woman has no such rights. As the daimyo's son, I can take any woman to be my wife and I'm sure her parents would be most proud!" he boasted.
From the edge of the forest, Inuyasha seethed. 'A woman has no such rights?' he thought, 'How dare he presume that Kagome doesn't have the right to choose her own mate!'
"I tire of this endless chatter, monk! Where is he?" Genichi bellowed, then addressed the gathered crowd, "If any of you reveal the whereabouts of this dangerous cur, I will reward you dearly while the rest of you will feel my wrath!"
"NO NEED TO THREATEN THE VILLAGERS, YOU BASTARD! I AIN'T HIDIN' FROM YOU!" Inuyasha yelled, as he ran from the forest.
"Ahh, so at least you have some honor, cur!" Genichi taunted, as he dismounted his horse, "Come closer and accept your fate, half-demon!"
"My fate, bastard? It's more like your fate! Let's get it on!" Inuyasha taunted, as the two men clashed swords.
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Ry ouya and Xin Yun heard the commotion and went to see what was happening,
"Who is that man? Do you know, Xin Yun?"
"No, Master, I do not."
"Hmmm ... I will be the one to destroy Inuyasha. I want to see him tremble." Ryouya smirked.
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"K agome, are you ready to go back already?" her mother asked.
"Yup. Sure am, mom."
"Good. I bought plenty of supplies for you. There's ramen, chips, candy, toys for Shippou and ..." she said, turning around to the fridge, "Plenty of lunch boxes!"
Kagome smiled, "Thanks mom!"
Kagome filled her bag full of goodies then headed to the well. Saying goodbye to her family, she jumped down the well and disappeared.
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The men continued their battle, swords clashing at every turn. Inuyasha growled,
"You bastard. You have no reason to be here. Kagome isn't your property!"
"She will belong to me, cur!"
"Over my dead body!"
"My plan exactly!" Genichi roared, taking his sword and slashing at Inuyasha, causing him to lose control of the Tessaiga and sending the sword flying.
Faced with the loss of his sword, Inuyasha reverted to using his claws, scratching and slicing at Genichi. Then Inuyasha stopped and sniffed,
'Kagome's scent!'
"Why'd you stop, cur? Afraid of me are you? Never lose focus on a battle ... it will be your undoing!" Genichi cried, as he sliced at Inuyasha with his sword, opening Inuyasha's gut wide.
Inuyasha grabbed his stomach and growled. Blood poured over his hands.
"I will be the victor here, cur, and I will claim Kagome as my own!"
Inuyasha looked up, his eyes red, purple stripes on his cheeks, fangs elongated ...
'Inuyasha ... no ... why have you transformed?' wondered Miroku, who then screamed, "No, Inuyasha, he's only a human!"
Inuyasha stared at his opponent and smirked,
"Kagome is my mate! She belongs to me! Now suffer! BLADES OF BLOOD!" he yelled out, as the blood sliced through Genichi's body, seriously wounding him, but not killing him.
Inuyasha turned and ran, heading towards the well, leaving a bloody mess and shocked friends behind,
Miroku, Shippou and Kaede just stared,
"Kagome ... is ... his mate?" Miroku stammered.
"Did I hear correctly?" said a shocked Kaede.
"Did he just call Kagome his mate?" said an equally shocked Shippou.
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Inuyasha raced to the well, his demon self subsiding. Sliding to a halt, he watched as Kagome cleared the well,
"Kagome." he breathed, "You've come back."
She looked up at him, "Of course I did. Why wouldn't I be back?" she asked surprised.
Inuyasha removed the backpack from her back and embraced her like his life depended on it. Her arms wrapped around him also. They stayed there for a while, enjoying each other. Inuyasha leaned down and gently kissed Kagome's rosy lips. She responded back, pressing her lips deeper to his. Her mind reeled. She could stay like this forever. She wondered if he felt the same.
Reluctantly, she broke away for some much needed air,
"Inuyasha." she spoke.
"I've missed you, Kagome."
She smiled, "I've missed you too."
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From the safety of the forest, Ryouya watched the couple,
"So, what you say is true, Xin Yun."
"Yes, master."
"Next time she goes through ... I want that well sealed up."
"Master, I know no such magics."
Ryouya bonked his servant on the head, causing three welts to appear,
"Then find someone who does!" he hissed.
"Yes, master."
'Inuyasha. I witnessed your fighting style. You are pathetic as long as she is not around. But, the moment you smelled her scent, you transformed and became formidable. Without her around, you will become fodder for me. I will enjoy torturing the son of the wretched dog general. You will not die quickly, my friend. Your death will be slow and painful at my hands and I will relish every second of your suffering.'
Ryouya turned and strolled into the forest,
'Enjoy your moments with the girl, Inuyasha, for pretty soon you will be mine.'