InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love, Interrupted ❯ Chapter 18 ( Chapter 18 )

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

Kagome picked through the clothes in her closet,
"I really do not want to go into a bookstore to buy a copy of a sex manual in my uniform." she said to herself, "Besides, it's time to retire this thing. Mama said she'll be buying me my new uniform soon."
She picked out a dark blue skirt and light blue blouse and changed. Grabbing her sandals, she headed downstairs. Souta was busy playing a video game, her mother was busy cooking dinner and her grandfather was busy reading the paper. She said goodbye to everyone and headed out.
Arriving at the bookstore, she quickly located the 'Self Help' section. Finding both books, she pulled them off the shelves, nervously looking around to see who else might be watching,
'Stupid! It's ok to buy these books! Stop being so childish!' she admonished herself.
Gaining her confidence, Kagome turned to go and WHAM!
The books fell to the ground as she walked into,
"HOJO!" she exclaimed.
"Hello, Higurashi. Surprise finding you here. Here, let me help you with those ... uhhhh ... Higurashi, why are you buying books like these?" he asked, picking up the manuals.
Her confidence broken, she stammered, "Uhhh, well, ummm, actually, they are for my cousin, yea my cousin, who is getting married this weekend. It's a gag gift, y'know. For their honeymoon." she said, thinking quickly.
"Ohhh. Ok. I was just wondering, seeing as our relationship hasn't gotten that far yet." he smiled at her.
She smiled back nervously. Hojo then asked, "So, how about a movie tomorrow night? I hear there's a couple of great flicks out."
"Tomorrow night, huh? I'm sorry, Hojo, but I can't. I, uhhh, have something to do with my cousin. I'm so sorry."
"That's fine, Higurashi. We'll do it another day. Well, gotta run. See ya around!" he said with a smile and was off.
"Whew!" Kagome said, "That was close."
Kagome walked to the register and paid for her books then headed home. She quickly headed inside and hid the books in her room. Shortly after she arrived home, her mother announced dinner was ready. She went downstairs and enjoyed her dinner and her family before heading back upstairs for a hot bath. As she lay on her bed thinking about Inuyasha, she was totally unaware of the plight of the bone-eater's well and her friends in Feudal Japan.
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Inuyasha started walking up to the remains of the well, which was now nothing more than a smoldering hole in the ground. As he got closer he felt it,
"What the hell?" he commented.
"Inuyasha! Wait!" yelled Kaede.
ZAP!
"OW!" yelled Inuyasha, as he was thrown back.
"A barrier!" commented Miroku.
"Who would do such a thing!" commented Kaede.
Inuyasha stood up and yelled, "A demonic aura!"
Screams of the villagers filled the air as the group turned to see what was happening now. A huge dragon reared its ugly head and spewed acid from its mouth.
"Let's go!" cried Miroku.
"YOU'LL GO NOWHERE! YOU WILL BATTLE ME!" yelled a voice from the trees.
Inuyasha turned,
"Who said that?" he demanded.
Appearing from the forest came a regal looking demon, with long black hair and green eyes, filled with hatred. He wore flowing robes of regal purple and white.
"WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?" Inuyasha demanded.
"Your executioner, Inuyasha!" the demon said, evilly.
"INUYASHA!" yelled Miroku.
"Go ahead and save the villagers. I can handle this cretin!" Inuyasha ordered him.
Miroku made eye contact with Inuyasha and nodded, then turned and ran back to the village with Kirara, Kaede and Shippou, with only one thing on his mind ... the still weakened taijiya.
Inuyasha faced his foe and remarked cockily, "So who the hell are you and what do you want with me?"
"I suppose there's no harm in telling you, my name is Ryouya. As for what I want with you, you'll discover that in due time, Inuyasha!"
"HMPH! Then prepare to fight, Ryouya."
"Pity. I don't like useless battles. I know I don't stand a chance against you in battle. However, I will destroy you."
"I'd like to see you try!" came Inuyasha's cocky reply.
Ryouya smirked, "Xin Yun ... now!"
"Huh?" was all Inuyasha could say. Before he could figure out what was happening, he was on his knees, coughing and gagging, as a strong odor filled his nose and lungs. Grabbing his throat with his hand, he tried to breathe, but all he felt was his throat tightening up and his brain getting foggy,
"What ...what is this?" he gagged out.
Ryouya just laughed from a distance,
"A dog demon's nose is extremely sensitive. That is why I stay back, Inuyasha." Ryouya remarked with a cocky smirk.
Inuyasha's brain could stand it no longer and felt the world go black as he passed out on the ground.
Ryouya laughed again, "That was too easy. Inuyasha, your weaknesses are too evident. That girl and your nose. Oh, how I will enjoy this!"
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The villagers ran in every direction, attempting to flee the enemy. Even in her weakened state, Sango was every bit the demon slayer,
"HIRAIKOTSU!" she cried, flinging her weapon towards the dragon.
Unfortunately, her weakened state was evident, as the weapon did little damage. The dragon continued to spew acid, disoolving everything and everyone in its path. As the group came upon the destruction, Miroku was in shock. Very little remained of the once proud, yet small, hamlet. Sango saw her intended and managed to run over to him. Joined soon by Hachi and Mushin, Miroku made a quick decision,
"Kirara, Hachi ... transform and take Sango, Kaede, Shippou and Master Mushin away from here!" he ordered.
"What about you, Miroku?" asked Sango.
"A ... and the villagers?" asked Shippou.
Miroku grabbed his right wrist, "I'll be fine. And I'll try to save as many villagers as possible. Now go ... all of you."
Sango looked at Miroku, "Where's Inuyasha?"
"I'll explain on the way." said Kaede, as the group took off.
Relieved that his friends were now safe, he turned to face the dragon. Standing his ground, he extended his right hand and,
"WIND TUNNEL!" he cried out, fiercely .... only ...
"HUH?" Miroku stared in shock, "Wh ... where is it?"
Turning his palm to his face, he saw nothing but skin, where the kazaana once was,
"Wh .. what happened?"
In the trees, a young imp laughed raucously at Miroku's plight,
"You idiot!" the creature said to himself, "Your wind tunnel is entirely under my control!"
Miroku was busy staring at his hand, too engulfed in thought to realize the dragon had now turned its attention towards him ...
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Kagome stretched and dressed as the morning light streamed in through her window. Getting dressed in a pretty summer dress, she grabbed the bag that held her books, as well as her bow and quiver and headed downstairs. Enjoying a nice breakfast, she chatted calmly with her family, before heading out the door to the well. She opened the door to the well house and stood there in shock,
"The well ... has disappeared!" she cried in shock.