InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Once Upon A Nightmare ❯ Unexpected ( Chapter 5 )

Once Upon a Nightmare

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Except for Kane.

 

 

A/N: Characters are definitely OOC. Rated for language and mature themes. Thanks again for all your reviews. I've been going through a tough time and have to get through the fact that my grandma may pass away, but I'm always praying for the best with her. I've been in the hospital with her almost every weekend when I don't have work or school, thus the delayed entries. So, enough with my crap let's begin this long awaited chapter! *Note to readers. I have recently changed some things in the previous chapters. Kaede is not Kagome's grandmother and something else that I can't think of at the top of my head. But, just informing everyone, there have been slight changes. So even if you don't reread it, you won't miss you much.*

 

Chapter 5- Unexpected

 

Four days, thirteen hours, fifteen minutes, and 30 seconds later, Sango strolled around the hallway as her demon cat rested snuggly in her arms. She petted Kirara gently underneath the neck getting a low purr of satisfaction. She cracked a small smile, thankful that her friend was still here with her. Not only did her neko pet suffer pain, but Sango herself was bandaged around the chest and head from the small fight four days ago. She didn't blame the young guard Kane for not knowing, but frowned upon the fact Miroku bullied Kane and made him do endless tasks. From Miroku's perspective, it was a needed punishment for men who laid their hands on women, yet Sango couldn't understand what standing on the hill for a day and yelling `I Hit Women' had anything to do with punishment. It was more embarrassment for the guard than punishment.

 

Speaking of the guard, Kane unexpectedly exited out of the door ahead of Sango. His long blonde hair was disheveled as his bright blue eyes looked pale. He was cursing to himself, unaware of Sango's presence, until she tapped him lightly on the shoulder. Kane nearly jumped out of his own skin before coming back down to earth.

 

“My Lady Sango! It's just you!” Kane laughed nervously, sweat dripping from his brow profusely. Sango nodded, confused by his reaction.

 

“Yes, it's nice to see you too Kane. But what brings you to this side of the castle so late at night?” Sango questioned, petting an alarmed Kirara. She could tell he was nervous, about answering as he lifted his arm to scratch the back of his head.

 

“Well, you see, I,” his hand came to scratch his forehead, “I was informed that, by Lord Miroku that,” he gulped, “It seems that…” Kane mumbled some incoherent words as Sango stood puzzled by his actions. She was about to speak until Miroku walked up from behind them.

 

“What were you saying Kane?” Miroku stood between the two of them as Kane fell to the floor in an instant.

 

“Forgive me Lord Miroku, I swear I didn't meet her on purpose. I just happened to run into her. Please spare me. Please. I beg of your forgiveness!” Kane didn't dare lift his head as he bowed down. Miroku couldn't help but snicker. `I guess after all those threats they finally recognize who's the boss.' In his own little world, Miroku thought about what he told Kane. `Never meet with Lady Sango again or you will find yourself in the hands of Inuyasha-sama himself.' Miroku chuckled to himself until he heard Sango's eerie laughter.

 

“So, this is what the problem was!” Sango went to help the helpless guard to his feet as Miroku's jaw dropped. “Come on Kane. While you are on this side of the building, how about you escort me towards my friend's room?” The guard glanced at Miroku for permission, but Sango, not taking no for an answer, dragged him away leaving Miroku to stand alone. Kane looked back and forth, seeing the jealous eyes Miroku drove into his forehead. This would be the end of him for sure. With a deep sigh, Kane led Sango down the corridor.

 

Miroku chased the both of them taking his position between the two of them. So what if he used ulterior motives, it got the job done right? Sango turned her body outwards to avoid him as Kane slowed his pace behind them. They continued their walk down the hall turning corners and walking up staircases until they arrived to Inuyasha's hall. Miroku stopped at Inuyasha's door as Sango walked to Kagome's knocking gently. It was quiet.

 

“Perhaps she's still resting Lady Sango,” Kane assumed watching the demon slayer sigh inwardly. Sango ignored him, grabbing the door knob, she cracked it open to complete and utter silence. Her eyes glanced the around the bed, the bathroom door, but no one was here. Sango panicked, catching the attention of both men.

 

“Kagome's gone!” she shouted running past the guard and into Miroku. It reminded her so much of the day Kagome went missing when Sango had opened up the Princess's room to find it completely empty. The thought of Kagome running away again made Sango's heart hurt.

 

Trying to explain what was happening to Miroku, Kane walked out from Kagome's room and towards Inuyasha's door. Miroku and Sango stared at him blatantly. Wriggling his nose again, Kane turned his head to break the confusion.

 

“Lord Miroku,” he spoke, “This is Lord Inuyasha's room if I am correct.” Miroku nodded to his reply as the guard made a puzzled face. “And Princess Kagome's room is the one across correct?” Sango nodded to his reply as the guard made a more disgruntled face. Neither the monk nor Sango knew what he was leading to. “Then, why is that both of their scents are from Lord Inuyasha's room?”

 

Popping eyes, Kirara jumped down from Sango's arms and stood behind her master, as Sango balled her fists. Every time Kagome went missing; Inuyasha was always in the picture. She was fuming with anger. She stomped to the door, her hand already twisting the knob as Miroku grabbed her, pulling her away. This was not the time for Sango to know about Inuyasha's secret.

 

“Let me go monk!” Sango kicked her leg into his shin as he winced in pain, but nonetheless, he beat her to the door blocking her way.

 

“What are you trying to hide? You know she's in there don't you? Get out of my way!” Sango threw some punches, but Miroku blocked them effortlessly.

 

“Now, now, my dear sweet Sango—” Miroku was cut off abruptly as Sango gave him one nice punch in the gut.

 

“Don't you dear sweet me you womanizer!” She walked around him kicking the door forcefully. Miroku jumped to his feet instantly trying to block her way to avoid explaining Inuyasha's appearance.

 

“Wait Sango!” He had stood up trying to breathe after having his wind knocked out of him. “Let me explain…………this?” Miroku stood parallel to Sango, both of them blushing from the scene ahead of them. This definitely was not what he had… expected.

 

.

 

.

 

.

 

Inuyasha had her pinned against the door. She didn't squirm nor breathe for an instant as her heart beat faster and louder. Inuyasha smirked as his lips traveled away from her ear until his eyes gazed into hers once again. Her stare challenged his despite the fact she now knew who he was. The intensity of her gleaming eyes showed clearly as she didn't falter from his antic. The superiority that Inuyasha felt started to crumble before his feet. She was suppose to scream in fear, kick the living hell out of him, anything, but stare at him with those fearless eyes. This started to tick him off.

 

He barred his fangs for her while he trailed one of his clawed fingers near her throat. Her response was a giggle.

 

“Are you trying to play games with me Demon Prince?” Kagome asked innocently, still laughing beneath her breath. Inuyasha dropped his scary façade and let her hands go as he took a step back. Never in his life had a human ever confused him as much as she did. His hand ran through sliver hair as a thought popped in his head.

 

His eyes wandered towards her appealing figure, her hands clutching her stomach to stifle the laughter. He sniffed the air around him taking in all of her scent he could in one breath. Sure he would never do this to any human, but for some reason, she was an exception. With one giant step he pressed both arms alongside her head, his palms up against the door as he leaned is face forward. Her voice pitched as he leaned closer. This was how she should have reacted to begin with. He snickered inside his head. Never once did his eyes leave her soft pink lips.

 

The moment he saw her, his body would act weird like it was now. Telling himself that it was merely a joke was starting to become impossible. He wouldn't actually kiss her would he? He'd just tease her. That's what he wanted to tell himself, but the little voice in his head was fading farther and farther away.

 

Kagome shut her eyes. Every muscle in her body frozen by his action. She anticipated his touch, but the door forcibly opened causing her to bump into his chest as both fell down. The fall was nothing out of the normal for Kagome, but the sound of a loud rip echoed within the room.

 

Miroku entered with Sango and Kane right behind them. Instantly their faces covered with a blush. From their point of view, it looked like a love making session since Kagome's dress was torn up the side revealing her under garments. Miroku gawked at her figure and Sango smacked him in the head while Kane walked out of the room embarrassed.

 

It seemed that during the fall, Inuyasha had stepped on the hem of her dress causing the dress to rip along the side. Sitting up instantly, Kagome wrapped her arms around her chest putting her head down. She didn't need this kind of embarrassment now. Wanting to roll up and hide forever, Inuyasha unexpectedly stripped off his outer haori and draped it around her shoulders. With no words, Kagome looked straight into his eyes for a moment as to say thank you, but Miroku's obvious cough snapped them both back to reality.

 

Inuyasha punched the poor monk in the arm, dragging his sorry ass out of the room.

 

After the door shut, Kagome lifted her head to see Sango kneeling beside her. Without thought, her arms reached around Sango letting out a tearful cry. Kagome truly missed her friend. Sango too wrapped her arms around her best friend hoping to never let go. Sango could only be glad that her friend had been alright all this time. The two girls separated, tears streaming down each face as they laughed it away.

 

Kagome tightened the grip around Inuyasha's haori to hide her revealing skin. Together, they lied on the ground facing opposite directions, their heads meeting at the center. Sango stared at the ceiling along with Kagome. Seconds grew into minutes as both girls caught up with their missing time.

 

.

 

.

 

.

 

Inuyasha paced around the hall outside his door after he dismissed the guard for the night. Miroku leaned against the wall watching how agitated he was getting. Never had he seen Inuyasha in such a mess and it wasn't like the stubborn half-demon was going to open up to him anyways. Miroku watched for another fifteen minutes to see if there would be any conversation, but Inuyasha continued with his steady pacing.

 

“So…” Miroku said annoyed with Inuyasha, “Care to explain what happened in there? For a moment, I thought I was interrupting.” Inuyasha stopped and glared at the monk menacingly. “Now that's the Inuyasha I know!” Miroku laughed lightly and then it became silent. Curious, Miroku pressed his ear up against the door to listen to the conversation, but it was quiet on the other side, too quiet for his taste.

 

Inuyasha stopped his pacing and leaned against the wall next to Miroku.

 

“Don't even think of eavesdropping monk. Not even I can hear what's happening on the other side,” Inuyasha explained. “These doors are specialized for demon ears, so the human ear ain't any better.” Inuyasha heard him sigh.

 

“No wonder they have these doors. So when a demon mates no one…” Inuyasha punched the side of the wall.

 

“Don't you dare finish that sentence,” Inuyasha growled under his breath. Sometimes that thick-headed friend of his could only relate everything by sexual means.

 

Miroku pulled away, sliding his back down the door to rest his aching feet. This was the longest he had been apart from women, his hand was getting restless. Speaking of women, Kaede appeared from down the hall carrying a tray full of soup and multiple bowls and utensils as a maid trailed her carrying a tray of medicinal herbs. Getting to his feet, Miroku went to offer his help. The old woman kindly accepted as she walked up to Inuyasha.

 

“Long time no see Inuyasha. Glad to see you back to normal now.” Kaede opened her arms for a hug, but the stubborn hanyou merely crossed his arms and sneered. She frowned, but let it go. It had been three years since they last saw each other, of course Kaede didn't want to bring back those past memories of Kikyo, but her sole presence was enough to remind Inuyasha of everything, yet the hanyou barely said one word about it.

 

Impatient, Inuyasha began to tap his foot on the ground as Miroku openly flirted with the flustered maid. It had been so damn long since he'd last seen the old hag, and all that time that passed, she still looked the same as she had those three years ago. He didn't hate the old woman since she had absolutely no idea of Kikyo's intention back then, but still, it was her who brought Kikyo into his life. Inuyasha grimaced to himself before Kaede broke the awkwardness that settled amongst them.

 

“Instead of standing out here, let's head into the room to where the girls are shall we?” Kaede led the way, followed by Miroku, the maid and Inuyasha.

 

The room and been quiet as Miroku had inquired earlier, but not as quiet as it was now. The darkness in the room and the draped curtains didn't help the human eye to see the two girls who had fallen asleep side by side with Kirara curled between them. Miroku went to light a nearby candle and blew it out just as fast as he had lit it. He had caught a glance at Sango's sleeping face. She seemed like she was in peace, an expression he hadn't seen from her in the past days. Seeing the sleeping faces of angels, he just couldn't dare wake them from their happy dreamland.

 

Kaede smiled.

 

“Well, I guess my services aren't needed tonight. Ayumi, could you help return the soup tray. I'll keep the medicine here for the night.” The young maid nodded, switching trays with Kaede before bidding everyone a good night. Quickly arranging the set tray, Kaede turned to the men in the room.

 

“If possible, I could use some man strength in carrying these young ladies to their proper rooms,” Kaede referred to Inuyasha and Miroku. As always, Miroku was the first to offer his help in any way. Inuyasha grumbled, but didn't deny his services.

 

Miroku gently picked up his sleeping warrior, one hand underneath her neck as he wrapped one of her arms around his shoulders and carried her under her knee. She breathed evenly, her cheeks pink. How Miroku wanted to take advantage of her, but he wasn't that type of man no matter how much she tempted him. He grinned. This was the first time he felt such a feeling for a woman.

 

In the meanwhile, Inuyasha followed suit, lifting Kagome off the ground as if she were but a feather. In relation to him, Kagome really weighed nothing but a feather. To him, she was so fragile as her tiny body and slender arms were compressed against him. The way her chest moved with a constant upward motion before descending and her steady heartbeat was making his blood flow faster. He couldn't help the slight blush surfacing, but the darkness concealed all feeling.

 

Kaede in turn cradled the little neko cat that snuggled deeper into her arms. She chuckled lightly before giving her instructions.

 

“Tonight, Miroku and I will head towards the other side of the castle to our rooms. You on the other hand Inuyasha, can return Kagome to her room across your own—” Kaede didn't even finish her sentence before she was interrupted.

 

“What?” Inuyasha questioned fiercely. “Why is she across my room? Didn't I make it clear that no one, let me stress no one is welcomed to my side!” Inuyasha raised his voice causing the sleeping girl in his arm to quiver slightly, but she settled down right away.

 

Kaede turned to face Miroku.

 

“I thought you were supposed to tell Prince Inuyasha everything Miroku.” Kaede glared at him with questioning eyes.

 

“Well, I suppose I didn't get to every detail as Inuyasha jumped to his own conclusions. Opps?” Miroku managed to say as the demon dog began to throw a fit. Seeing as this could turn into a wild fight, Kaede decided to intervene.

 

“The rooming was decided by none other than your parents Inuyasha. If you have any problems with it, you can bring it up to them tomorrow. Besides, it is late tonight, and we are all tired. But what I wanted to ask you before you interrupted was to keep Kagome with you tonight.” Inuyasha choked.

 

“Whh…What? Why? Why do I need to spend a night with this wench?” Inuyasha was getting irritated. Sure he didn't mind the sweet scent she emitted, but he'd never admit that. Not to mention how he felt more secure with her by his side anyways or the fact that the monk envied his situation. But he didn't really feel that way, right?

 

“From my assumption,” Kaede thought of how to phrase her complicated wording, “It's safe to say that Kagome's presence sooths your human and demon sides, thus the reason you turned back to a half demon. We were beginning to worry that if you'd remain human before tomorrow, your human night, you'd remain one for life. For precautions, please stay with Kagome tonight.” Inuyasha was about to say something, but Kaede cut him.

 

“Just one night is all I ask Inuyasha. I am not asking for an eternity with her.” Kaede could feel her wrinkles deepen as Miroku coughed to get their attention.

 

“Inuyasha, the old woman is right. One night is all she's asking. It's late anyways. You don't have to sleep in the same bed as her or you could—” Kaede thumped him on the head before he could magnify the problem. She ushered the priest out of the room, following close behind him.

 

“Remember Inuyasha, this is Kagome we're talking about. I don't mean to rub the old wounds, but I want you to realize that for yourself. Thank you.” She shut the door behind them, leaving a very angry half-demon, but Kaede knew he'd never do anything to harm Kagome. After all, no one knew, but Inuyasha was a very gentle person, he just preferred not to show it.

 

Miroku slowed his pace to Kaede's pace, still clutching onto Sango tenderly. He saw the frustration running through the old woman's eyes since she crinkled her nose.

 

“Do you think he'll be alright with her alone?” Miroku asked quite worried. Kaede looked ahead yawning.

 

“Of course. He is the great Demon Prince after all,” she responded tiredly. With a nod, Miroku continued down the hall escorting the ladies to their rooms.

 

.

 

.

 

.

 

Inuyasha had laid her in the center of his bed before covering her up with his sheets. He reminded himself that he was doing this out of duty and not because he cared. With her scent flooding his every sense, Inuyasha couldn't help but feel the sleepiness pull at his consciousness. Sure he'd slept four days straight, but so had she. Lately, he found himself becoming sleepier when he was around her. Just being next to her made his every nerve relax to the point he didn't need his weapon at his bedside.

 

Laying a foot away from her, his back facing her, he attempted to stay awake at least until the sun came out. With each second passing, he found his eyes drooping lower and lower, his body shifting to a more comfortable spot. His arms unconsciously grabbed onto something large and warm as he hugged it to his body. `This is more like it' Inuyasha thought half awake, half asleep. He snuggled deeper into his new found warmth; breathing in it's every scent. No longer could he stay awake as the last sound he made, was a very subtle, but recognizable word… mine.

 

My Thanks:

Little Miss Lulu --- sexxiigurrll0204 --- Sovereignty --- Nena452 --- unistar --- ~Rena~