InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ On The Sea ❯ Chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )

Chapter 13:

Inuyasha stared down at the name, repeating it over and over in his head. It was a nice name; it had a sweet little ring to it this -Kagome. But for the life of him he couldn't figure out why it sounded so familiar. A small scowl was on his face as he glared up at his brother.

Sesshoumaru had an elegant eyebrow cocked and mirth shone in his eyes.

"Of all the names to pick-" Sesshoumaru chuckled dryly.

"Who is she?" Inuyasha asked, still scowling. `And where have I heard this name before?'

"I'm afraid that you can't have this particular girl Inuyasha. It was a mistake on my part to put her name on the list to begin with."

"Who IS she?" Inuyasha growled. Inside his head he had already made the commitment, as soon as the girl's name had left his lips was when he had made his decision. He would have her.

Sesshoumaru looked at Inuyasha pointedly. "She is the daughter of one of the most affluent men on this planet. And she is currently engaged, despite her protests."

Inuyasha rubbed his chin thoughtfully, if this Higarashi girl didn't want to be engaged then maybe he still had a chance to "woo" her, or so to speak.

"Don't even think about it Inuyasha. This girl deserves someone better then yourself, she is quite . . . unique." Sesshoumaru said before pausing to think.

`And maybe she's exactly what you need.'

Rin had told Sesshoumaru of Kagome's practicality, her patience and kindness- and her stubborn willfulness. Yes, she was exactly what Inuyasha needed. But still. . . Sesshoumaru couldn't help but feel that she deserved more then what Inuyasha had in store for her.

Kagome was unique, she craved freedom and adventure. Sesshoumaru hadn't heard much about this Houjo she was marrying but knew him to be a proper gentleman.

Kagome was like a rare flower and married to Houjo that's exactly what she would be expected to be- a wall flower. Sesshoumaru couldn't help but wonder if she would wilt under Houjo's care. Would her spirit and spunk wilt away as well?

Sesshoumaru had never been this indecisive in his life and it was ironic that it was over his brother's future. His whole life Sesshoumaru had grown up despising Inuyasha- hating him for what he was. . . a half-breed. But this voyage had changed his outlook on his `baby' brother. Make no mistake, Sesshoumaru didn't LIKE Inuyasha at all, but he was beginning to understand him. Every single day that Sesshoumaru had been confined to his chambers Inuyasha had come to pester him. EVERY single day. There had been a lot of arguments as well as fist fights but Inuyasha did not relent. He would visit Sesshoumaru every day for at least an hour. Sometimes they had long conversations, and sometimes they didn't talk at all. But Inuyasha still showed up. Sesshoumaru surmised that his brother's frequent visits were a result of Inuyasha's curiosity about his family's past- HIS past.

Reluctantly Sesshoumaru's cool indifference towards his brother had melted somewhat. He could now read his brother as easily as he could his best friend, but the same was now true for Inuyasha as well.

Inuyasha wasn't the only person who had been frequenting his chambers. Ayame, who brought up his meals everyday, would sit and talk to him for long periods of time before she left him to his meal. And Sesshoumaru was starting to get used to eating cold meals.

Oh and boy did Ayame talk. She told him everything- from what had happened that day on the ship to silly rumors and gossip. The information was quite useful- and through Ayame Sesshoumaru saw a side of his brother he never knew existed. He also learned of `Kage's' exploits and had Ayame keep a cautious eye on `the young lad'.

And although he was a bit restless his stay wasn't that bad. He had learned many things about his crew, his brother and complete strangers. And, he thought, he had changed for the better because of it.

He now knew the personalities of both Kagome and Inuyasha.

Closing his eyes and rubbing his temples Sesshoumaru sighed. He only prayed that this decision was the right one.

Looking up at his scowling brother Sesshoumaru said:

"Besides, you two don't get along as it is."

Inuyasha's eyes flew open with the realization of who exactly Kagome Higarashi was.

`Kage.'

His eyes narrowed in distaste. Everything that `Kage' was, everything `he' stood for was exactly what he did NOT want in a woman. Kage was smart, stubborn and willful; he was adventurous and loved a good fight. These were qualities that Inuyasha admired in a man- but in a woman it was quite the opposite.

Inuyasha wanted a wife that was quiet, obedient and docile. Someone who would obey his every whim. And- he thought silently- he wanted a woman who was attractive.

Inuyasha winced when he thought of consummating his marriage with her. After all this time of seeing Kage as a guy it was just . . . wrong. She had no figure that he could speak of and although he did tear her shirt up he hadn't actually *looked* at her.

Sesshoumaru smirked as he watched his brother's emotions play across his face.

"I'm glad you have realized your mistake Inuyasha, maybe now you should pick another name." Sesshoumaru said condescendingly.

Inuyasha gritted his teeth and glared at his older brother before a smirk spread across his face. What did he care if Kagome wasn't attractive? Or even his ideal woman? The worse she really was the easier it would be to leave her behind. All he had to worry about was getting the woman pregnant, and then everything he had ever wanted would be his. And besides no woman could out "do" Inuyasha- he could and would just whip her into shape.

Smirking Inuyasha turned from Sesshoumaru and strode towards the door.

Sesshoumaru leapt to his feet, his hands braced on the desk, his golden eyes intense.

"Inuyasha!" Sesshoumaru shouted.

Inuyasha paused, his hand on the door knob.

"Don't do anything dishonorable to her."

Inuyasha chuckled dryly as he cast a smirk over his shoulder.

"Sesshoumaru, I'm still a pirate- and dishonor is what we do." Inuyasha said before leaving and slamming the door behind him.

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Inuyasha opened the door slowly, his eyes scanning the small damp room. In the corner of the table sat a candle- or a stub if one rather, that looked as if it had gone out long ago- casting the room in darkness. Silently Inuyasha stepped into the room closing the door softly behind him.

His eyes soon adjusted to the darkness of the room and they immediately fell upon the small bundle that lay curled up into a ball on the cot. The soft sound of breathing met his ears and his lips gave an involuntary twitch before turning downwards into a frown.

"Kagome." Inuyasha said loudly and clearly, startling the small bundle on the bed awake.

Kagome sat bolt upright, the blanket clutched to her chest. Her brown eyes were wide and startled. She peered around the dark room, waiting for her eyes to adjust. She took a sharp intake of breath when she saw Inuyasha- his silver hair seemed to glow and his eyes were like lamps in the darkness.

"Get up." His voice was cool and stern, sending a shiver down Kagome's spine.

Pushing herself up, Kagome scrambled off the bed, the blanket tucked tightly about her. She stood in front of the uncharacteristically stern Inuyasha. Her hands unintentionally fisted in the blanket, her palms were already slick with sweat. What was this about? Why did Inuyasha look so . . . solemn? Was it about her being a girl? `Probably' Kagome thought with an inward sigh. `Why else would he be here? He's probably going to throw me overboard or something.'

Inuyasha took a step towards Kagome's nervous form. His amber eyes stared at her and Kagome felt as if he could see through her, right to her very soul.

"Kagome. . ." Inuyasha said, as if testing the name out, rolling around on his tongue. Kagome swallowed the nervous lump in her throat as she watched Inuyasha stride towards her, even in the dark she could see his muscles rippling beneath his shirt. He stopped in front of her, placing a heavy, warm hand on her bare shoulder. The heat of his hand sent jolts through Kagome's body, causing her to involuntarily flinch away.

Inuyasha chuckled dryly before taking Kagome's chin in his hand and forcing her to look up into his eyes.

"I have a proposition for you, Kagome." He said huskily, his amber eyes were glowing in the dark of the room.

Kagome opened her mouth to respond but her voice caught in her throat. Why was he acting so strangely? And did he have to stand so close?

"Wha-"

"I hear you are engaged." Inuyasha said softly.

Kagome's eyes hardened and she looked down so Inuyasha couldn't see the utter sorrow in her eyes. And what did he care if she was engaged anyway?

"Yes I have to marry Lord Houjo." Kagome sighed.

Inuyasha let go of her chin and stared down intensely at her,

"You don't HAVE to marry him." Inuyasha stated blandly.

Kagome looked up confused. She really didn't have a choice in the matter- Inuyasha doesn't know what he was talking about.

"You don't-"

"You can't marry him if your already married- now can you?" Inuyasha said smirking.

Kagome just stared at him in shock. It took a while for what he said to really sink in. He was right of course, if Kagome really didn't want to marry Houjo she could always just marry someone else, but on such short notice? Besides who would marry her? Kagome's eyes flew open wide with shock and confusion, he wasn't implying that they . . . was he?

Inuyasha chuckled at Kagome's expression.

"I know you don't want to marry this `Lord Houjo' (you ran away didn't you?) So here's what I propose." Inuyasha said taking a bold step forward.

Kagome scuttled backwards away from Inuyasha- she couldn't believe what she was hearing!

Kagome's back hit the hard rough surface of the wall. Her eyes widened in anticipation when Inuyasha continued to stalk towards her- moving with a fluid grace.

It was then that Kagome realized how much of a predator Inuyasha really was. He was like a cat, smooth, elegant, a born hunter. And she? She was the mouse, backed up into a corner awaiting her fate. Would the cat get bored and walk away, or would it pounce- and eat her whole?

Inuyasha smirked as he stalked towards his prey; he had her exactly where he wanted her. Her eyes were wide with confusion and her white little fingers clung to her blanket like a life ring. Inuyasha's eyes lit up with amusement as he braced his arms on the wall on either side of her head, catching her between them.

Kagome swallowed nervously. She could feel the warmth of his body and his hot breath fanned gently against her cheek as he stared intently at her. She was really and truly trapped.

"Marry me instead Kagome." Inuyasha whispered intensely.

Kagome shook her head, her black locks whipping her face.

"I don't-"

"Think about it Kagome- if you marry Houjo so really think he'll let you LIVE- let you outside, let you do the very things you crave? All you will be to him is a decoration on his arm."

Kagome opened her mouth to protest, anger welling up inside of her. Who did this guy think he was? He had no right to say these things- he didn't even know Houjo!

Her protests were cut short when Inuyasha's hand clamped over her mouth- effectively quieting her.

"No, listen to me. Do you want to become a mindless little princess, lost in her own little world surround by lace and pillows? Never allowed to see the outdoors? Never allowed to feel the ocean breeze against your face. If you want an escape from that life I'm giving it to you. This is your only chance Kagome." Inuyasha whispered fiercely.

Kagome's eyes narrowed, removing his hand from her mouth she asked suspiciously:

"What's in it for you?"

Inuyasha smirked. "Well, I'm sure I get a charming and intelligent little wife." He sneered.

Then seeing Kagome's expression he did a double take.

"Actually it's about time that I settled down, and quite frankly I need someone who knows how to take care of my estate. That someone would be you." He said.

Kagome felt a faint fluttering in her stomach. So Inuyasha wanted her because she would prove useful, because she would be able to take care of his estate while he was away . . . pirating.

"I won't marry a pirate." Kagome said flatly. Marrying a pirate would never fly with her parents- they wouldn't accept it. They might even go as far as to disown her- and her family and her good name was something she wouldn't risk for just any man.

Inuyasha flashed her a charming smile, his teeth were perfect and white and his eyes sparkled with amusement.

"For you Kagome, I'll give up the life of a pirate."

Kagome looked at him dumbly for a long period of time. Did he just say what she thought he said? Inuyasha give up the life of a pirate? The thought was ludicrous, whatever was going on here was bigger then him wanting to settle down. And she was going to find out exactly what it was.

Letting out a deep breath Kagome silently weighed her options. She had no desire what-so-ever to become a decoration, something that was useless and had no purpose. . .

Biting her lip Kagome looked directly into Inuyasha's eyes, her brown eyes hard and determined.

"Fine. I will marry you Inuyasha."

Inuyasha smirked and leaned backwards, propping his hands on his hips.

"Good. Then it's a marriage of convenience." Inuyasha stated- almost smugly.

"Yes." Kagome remarked softly, her eyes a little suspicious. "I suppose it is."

Kagome said, sticking her hand out as if she were shaking hands after making a deal. Inuyasha looked down at her small hand and couldn't help but smirk.

Enfolding her hand in the two of his he turned it over gently, raising it to his lips. His eyes bore into hers as he kissed her wrist lightly, his smooth lips brushing over her skin softly- sending shivers up her spine.

"I will send Ayame and Sango to prepare you for our wedding. For, we will be wed this night." Inuyasha said, giving his bride-to-be a cocky smirk before dropping her hand like a hot brick and turning on his heel and waling away.

"Tonight!?"

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Is anyone else noticing how my cliff hangers aren't as . . . Cliffy anymore?? *sigh* I can't work to my total evil potential anymore. V.V Oh, well.

IMPORTANT: Okay, I'm sure you all are thinking that Inuyasha is the biggest ass in the world right now. That's good, that's exactly what I'm going for. No, this fic's pairings are not going to change- it is still an I/K fic. If anyone else asks me what the pairing is- just one more time- and I think I just might rip my hair out. *glares at reviewers who are getting evil ideas in their heads* You make me rip my hair out and I wont update for a month, no a YEAR! ^_^ hehehe.

OKAY THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!

This fic is at a very important pivoting point right now. I can lead it down one road or the other. And I DO have a question to ask of you, the reviewers. *takes a deep breath* For a while now I have been thinking about putting a lemon in this fic. I understand that some of you out there, a lot of you actually, don't want this fic to have a lemon. And I understand how you feel; it just might take away from the story. But then there's also the fact that I personally have never written a fic with OUT a lemon in it. -.- Don't look at me like that. I do have another penname and yes, two of my stories have been deleted for having inappropriate content within them. *tear* But my intention when first creating this fic was having it to be a ROMANCE. Yes, you can have romance without sex but this fic wasn't intended to be without. . .lemon. I plan on making this fic a very long one. Heck, I evened planned on a sequel! So I am going to stop my useless babbling and get to the point.

DO YOU, the reviewers (aka the people), WANT THIS FIC TO HAVE LEMON SCENES WITHIN IT?????

This is an important question that will affect your "reading" pleasure. So please take a little time out to answer it! I will not be updating this fic until I am certain of an answer; I want to make sure everyone gets their say. You people will have TWO weeks. Two, that's it and then I am going to tally up the votes and plan accordingly.

Oh and by the way don't even think about flaming for the length of this authors note- it's important. *scowls*

Anyway, out of serious mode and on to the Kudos!

KUDOS!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~

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Lord Kiyoshi : Well you're a strange one aren't you? ^_~ Just playing. Yea, you know you really remind me of one of my best friend, she's kind of random like that ^_^ lol. And as far as reading Fanfics all day well welcome to the club ^_^ lol.

blazingnymph7: I feel honored that I am on your *list* ^_^

~*Kagome*~ : Ah yes, I almost forgot about those two ^_^ Yes, I plan to go farther into their relationship, but I don't know if it will be in this story. I just might make another fic just for them, but let's be honest- those fics just aren't popular. I don't know why! (secretly I blame Sango!) Come on, Miroku is hot! *looks left to right* Shit I hope Sango-chan doesn't read this review. . .

Babybutterfly: Why zank you, But you know what inspired me to write this fic? Check out Tamora Pierce. She writes the best novels! Especially the Alanna series! ^_^

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Silvershark

ArtificialWatermelonFlavoring: *holding pretty flower but consider eating it because she's so friggin hungry* Yes I like that! SSAEA!! Yup! And our mascot can be a penguin and a squirrel holding lasers . . . evil little things. And you know what! I don't consider it skipping Spanish class! I simply went to the nurse, left the nurse, and never came back to class. But they won't listen to reason at my school. V.V So for three hours I was stuck in a silent, utterly silent, room reading my book for three hours. Least to say I finished the darn thing then started working on my fanfic ^_^ Ahhh Rufus, yes, well don't worry, I didn't forgot our furry little friend, he's been keeping a certain someone VERY busy ^_^ I bet you can take a guess as to who that is. *snickers* And about those name thingies, You are so right! Geez! People are Really Sexist! *mumbles curses under breath* Oh and by the way did the old man catch you? *grins* If he did you deserved it YOU NARK!! Err snitch. .. You know … Naw, I'm just playing, Besides you can out run an old man . . . cant you?

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Mav1: Hey Fred hey Mav! ^_^ lol. I hope I got the names right I get so confuzzled. Ahh Sadism is my middle name! ^_^ *gives you a coin named lucky- looks like an ordinary penny* I'd give you a gold one but hey, I is po'. Lol, a riffle team huh? I shot a 9mm once, it was pretty cool, I got the target all in the lower *cough* region even though I was aiming for his chest. Oh well. And no, it wasn't a REAL target. Lol. ^_^ I have never seen a leprechaun movie, thank god, and I feel your pain. Those damn squirrels don't know when to quit. I think that different colored squirrels have different levels of evilness. Like the gray ones, they are annoying but o.k. Its those cute furry lil' brown ones you got to look out for, well their more of a reddish brown. . .*shivers* I SAY WE NUKE `EM!! *looks left to right* yea, I'm ok. . .

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sashlea: yes because he knows Rin who would have told him Kagome's last name when she asked him to *watch* for her. ^_^

ME : Well I'm glad SOMEONE likes a good old fashioned cliff hanger every once in a while ^_^

LtlSwimmerGurl

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Max: *Backs slowly away from `inspiration'* Heh heh heh, yea. I'm just going to run now . . . More drama in chapters to come, I promise ^_~

Geminidragon

Emlillaa : lol, trying to be inconspicuous are we?? My first penname is Sayah1112. I wrote You're Mine and Forbidden Love before they got deleted. Unfortunately now I'm left only with Don't Cry. It makes ME want to cry *grumbles about Ff.net being stupid jerks*

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inuXkag4eva : Actually its my personal opinion that there can NEVER be enough S/K Fanfics out there. S/K is my favorite pairing though I have never written one, I'd probably mess it up! 0.0 lol.

NBKitty

Angel81

ElfinKat: I always leave cliff hangers though! Some might not be as good as others but I leave them just the same! What am I supposed to do, never skip class!? *sighs and runs sore hand* lol, j/p ^_^

Hellkeeper

Anandria : Horny pirates, now that's a thought. . .lol.

leelee189: I write wonderfully?!?! Are you kidding me girl! Look whose talking! I absolutely positively LOVE your fic! And you hadn't updated in the longest time to. . .and they call ME evil. . .

Calendar

Foxshadow : *cha ching!* Waves twenty around in the air. GO ME!!!

Anti Fluffy : once again I sit here wondering if you hate my favorite character in the series. *rubs chin thoughtfully* Oh well, looks like Inu aint gonna be a pirate no more! Atleast I don't think he is. Lets compromise. How about I make him pirate-like???

Anime Queen

PhoenixIsis: you never know, I just might make this a sad romance and make them kill themselves, just like Romeo and Juliet ^_^

wackoramaco87 : 1.) Kikyo is already in the fic. She is Kagome's sister. 2.) It's a K/I with a hintage of S/M I don't know if I'm going to make them their own sequel. . .S/R is defiantly getting one though. 3.) NO! Inuyasha didn't hurt Kagome. When the fight at the not-inn thingy broke out someone sliced her shoulder. It just keeps reopening! Lol. ^_^

tise

tessa3:hehehe, So your catching on to my little scheme are you??

fuzzy purple thing : Why did I skip Spanish? Ahhh the universal question, to know that you would really have to get into my psyche. . .Or I could just tell you that I didn't feel like being trapped in a class room with immature boys he claim they "pooted" the loudest and hold belching contests. But that's just me. *sigh* Yes, a 3 hour IS over doing it, ITS JUST SPANISH FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! No one else has to go through this shit-acki-mushroom! *wails* By the way, did I tell you that I love your penname *stares at you strangley*

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Ganko :That's right! Blame the chair! They are evil! My aim for that sentence was disgust but ironically people find it amusing. . .

Jessi Lynn: Yes as a matter of fact, bribery DOES help! Though praise isn't what I want, I'll take cash or credit ^_^ Or FOOD! I am a very hungry person ^_^ Yea Inuyasha is an ass but that's what I am trying to make him into. It makes the chemistry between them more interesting.

Mousas: lol, Yes I am evil. It's in my penname now isn't it???

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Kisamadesu: Yea Inuyasha is a braying donkey right now. I wont lie, but its for future plans. Personalities will clash. ^_^ Muahahaha!

Oh dear lord I think I'm done. . . what a concept. . .I'm actually scared now . . . Remember to review and cast your vote okay people! It took me a LONG time to write this!

Byez!

~Sarah