InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love, Interrupted ❯ Chapter 24 ( Chapter 24 )

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

Kouga walked towards Inuyasha,
"How the hell did you get into this mess, dog-shit?" he asked.
Inuyasha looked up and glared at him,
"Mangy wolf. How did you find this place?"
"I followed a strange scent and I found you."
"Then get me down from here, dammit!"
"I repeat, how'd you get yourself in this mess?"
"Never mind that. These chains were designed by demon slayers and I haven't been able to break free. Now get me down."
Kouga stared at his opponent. Inuyasha's yukata was in pieces around his waist but his body bore no scars or wounds. He was completely healed,
"HMPH! The one thing about demon slayers is ..." he started, as he went around behind Inuyasha, "they're predictable. Here it is ..."
SNAP!
The chains fell to the ground as well as a weak Inuyasha,
"They always seem to put a lock on their chains. Hidden in the back, of course." Kouga said proudly, as he folded his arms across his chest. He then looked down at Inuyasha,
"Hey, you ok, dog-breath?"
Inuyasha was breathing heavily and trying to stand, to no avail,
"You're awful thin ... has your captor been feeding you, puppy?"
"Barely. I gotta go." said Inuyasha, weakly, as he managed to stand.
Kouga put his arm around Inuyasha and forced Inuyasha to lean against him,
"You're coming back to the den to eat. Kagome would kill me if I left you like this, puppy."
"Kagome? Have you seen her?" asked Inuyasha, with more strength than before.
"What? She's your mate and you don't know where she is? How pathetic is that, dog-shit?"
"Bastard, I know where she is. She's back in her country. I just thought she came back, is all."
"Why is she in her country? I thought you and she had mated? And by the scent on her, somehow you managed to pup her."
"Forget that, let's get out of here before Ryouya returns. I want to get back to Kagome first. Then I'll deal with this cur!" Inuyasha growled.
"Ryouya? Is that the name of the guy who managed to capture the great Inuyasha?" Kouga taunted.
"Unless you want to eat my fist, I suggest you grab my robe, find my sword, and get the hell outta here!" demanded Inuyasha.
"HMPH! Like you could do me any damage in your weakened state. Ok. Ok. Let's go puppy. Here's your robe. Now, where's your sword?"
"I dunno."
"Ohhhhh. Alot of help you are. Geez. Let's go. This place ain't that big. We'll search for it."
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Tsukik o helped Kagome get settled with the babies as the midwives assisted with feeding,
"You have two boys and a girl, my lady. And they appear very healthy." said Ai.
"I will bring food in for you, my lady." said Tsukiko.
"Thank you, very much. But, I must get going soon. I must get to Master Mushin's temple."
"Yes, my lady. As soon as the children are fed and you are rested, I will have my vassals escort you there. I promise." said Tsukiko.
Tsukiko walked out of the room and walked into ...
"Father. Genichi. You startled me." she said, then eyed her brother, "Genichi, are you alright?"
"Fine, little sister."
"Tsukiko, is it true that a demon appeared and revived the young priestess?" asked her father.
"Yes, father. Please, you're not going to kill her and the babies, are you?" she asked fearfully.
"No, my dear daughter, I won't harm her." he said.
"I promised Lady Kagome that my vassals would escort her to Master Mushin's temple in the mountains."
"Certainly, daughter. I will arrange immediately." her father said.
Tsukiko happily walked away humming a tune. Genichi turned to his father,
"You're allowing her to leave with that cur's offspring?" he asked.
His father smiled wickedly, "My son, my father had scrolls that told of a demon with a sword that healed. That demon died with your great-great-great-great grandfather. This must be his son and brother to the hanyou who injured you. This priestess must mean something to that demon. I wasn't about to tell your dear sister my plans."
"And your plans are, father?"
"I will make sure to have her and the animals destroyed. The demon, I'm afraid, is far too strong for my soldiers. You saw what destruction he left behind in the castle. As for the hanyou, I will leave him to you, my son."
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Inuyasha awoke from a deep sleep ... a sleep that hadn't overtaken him for months. As he came too, the scent of wolves filled his nostrils,
"What?" he said.
"You're awake, dog-shit." said Kouga.
Thoughts came flooding back to him of all that had occured and the fact that now he sat in the wolves den, thanks to his rescuer, Kouga.
"So, dog-breath, wanna tell me how you ended up in that ridiculous situation?"
Inuyasha explained everything to Kouga, wisely leaving out the portion of Kagome and the well, as he ate his fill of boar meat.
"It's been quite a few months. Do you think Kagome has birthed your pup?" Kouga asked.
"If so, at least she's in her country. And she's safe." said Inuyasha, "But, I'm going back there to get her and my pup."
"HMPH! Well, puppy, you'd better take care of her ... or you'll answer to me." said Kouga.
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Kagome packed up her three babies and climbed into the carriage. The horses pulled away and Kagome settled in for the ride.
Genichi and his father stood back. The general motioned to his counsel to come to him,
"Follow that carriage. Kill that girl and her offspring and bring me back their hearts as proof." the general ordered.
"Hai. I will." said his counsel, with an evil smile.
The carriage stopped by a small lake for Kagome to relax and feed her babies. She knew by the surroundings that they weren't far from the temple,
"Soon we will see our friends." she said to her babies.
The general's counsel started to walk towards the young woman. One of the soldiers approached him,
"Why did you come with us, Akihito?"
"I have orders."
"You're gonna kill her, aren't you?" asked the soldier.
"That's not your concern, soldier."
"Allow me to do your bidding, Akihito. I want to show the general my obedience and I, also, hate half-breeds."
"Are you sure you can do it?"
"Yes. I'm positive."
"Fine. I, myself, detest killing. That is your job. Go ahead. Make sure you bring me their hearts as proof of their demise."
"Yes, My Lord."
The soldier walked down the embankment towards Kagome. He sat down beside her,
"Young maiden, let's take a walk." he said.
"Huh? Why?" asked a bewildered Kagome.
"Please, just follow me." he said.
Kagome stood up and picked up the babies in their basket. She followed a short distance behind the young soldier. When they entered the forest, Kagome grew concerned,
"Where are you taking me?" she asked.
Feeling they were a safe distance away from the carriage and prying eyes, the young soldier turned to Kagome,
"My Lady, I serve Princess Tsukiko and I fancy her very much. That is why I must tell you, that the general has ordered your death as well as the death of your children."
Kagome backed up, "No ... you're not ..."
"No. I wouldn't ... couldn't do such a thing and be able to face my lady. That is why I insisted on doing the counsel's job of slaying you ... instead ... I want you to head deep into the forest. There is an abandoned temple there where you will be safe. There is vegetation around the temple and a small stream for water and fish. Please, I beg of you. Hurry and go. Wait for three days and then continue your journey to Master Mushin's temple ... if you follow the stream you will be there within a day."
Kagome nodded and pushed passed the young soldier and headed deep into the woods in the direction he had pointed out. The soldier walked a little further into the woods. An excellent hunter, he easily picked up the tracks of a boar. Following the tracks, he came upon a den with a mother boar and her babies,
"Perfect! Thank you, O-kami." he said.
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Kagome found the temple easily enough. It was overgrown but intact. She walked in and discovered a closet with a futon and some utensils for cooking and collecting water. She laid down her precious cargo and made camp, all the while trying to keep her breathing even and steady. She had escaped death once again. She quietly thanked the gods as she went outside to catch some fish and collect some water.
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The young soldier returned to the carriage and to the general's counsel. Unwrapping a piece of cloth, he presented the man with 4 still warm hearts and held his breath in anticipation. The older man looked at the hearts and smiled,
"Good. The general and young lord will be pleased." he said, with a hearty laugh, "The demon whore and her brats are dead."
"The young soldier let out his breath slowly,
'I was pretty sure the counsel was stupid.' he thought, 'I know the general and his son know nothing of animal anatomy. They'll be easy to fool and I'll be able to face my lady with no guilt.'
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A/N: threw a little Snow White in there ... I liked the way it came out.