InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Once Upon A Nightmare ❯ Breakfast ( Chapter 7 )

Once Upon a Nightmare

 

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

 

A/N: Rated for language and mature themes. Alrighty! Chapter 7 it is! See, I told you I would update soon! XD

 

Chapter 7 - Breakfast

 

“Where is that child Inuyasha?” King Inu Tashio questioned, nearly pounding his fists on the table. His guests had been waiting patiently for almost half an hour, yet Inuyasha was still to show up along with the Princess of the Humans. Tapping his finger on the elongated table, he felt his wife intertwine her hand within his own.

 

“Sweet heart, just give him a couple of minutes. I'm sure he is coming. Perhaps something happened with the young maiden,” Queen Izayoi said, trying to calm her brazen husband.

 

The King sighed and replied, “My love, what more excuses must you make? Inuyasha has always avoided this kind of thing. Without force, what can make Inuyasha come?” He rubbed his temples as his other guests sat idly.

 

Miroku cleared his throat, “If I may speak my lord,” Inu Tashio nodded, “On the contrary, I believe Inuyasha will be present today without a doubt.” As if those were the magic words, the large metal door to the dining room swung open.

 

Standing at the entrance was Inuyasha and beside him the young Princess.

 

The King observed the pair as they neared the table to join the rest of the party. Each step the maiden took was flawless and practiced. She kept her head high, a smile pasted on her face. Staring directly into her eyes, the King noted the resemblance of Kikyo, but before he compared the two, he wanted to test her.

 

He then looked to Inuyasha who searched for Sesshoumaru, but the elder prince had left early in the day for a mission. Sniffing his son, the king was surprised to smell the young maiden's scent all over. He hadn't known Inuyasha to be so open to any women since Kikyo. Maybe this time, this girl could stop their never ending war.

 

`Hmm,' the king thought, `This should be interesting.'

 

Kagome scanned the table. Miroku and Sango sat together on one side while another white haired demon like Inuyasha; perhaps the King and the woman she had met outside Inuyasha's door last night sat together on the other. Was that beautiful woman Inuyasha's mother? Smiling at all the occupants, Kagome found herself seated besides Inuyasha.

 

After everyone settled, the King stood tall. Almost all of his guests were present, but they would begin.

 

“Inuyasha,” Inu Tashio stated directly, “It was nice of you to join us today. I'm sure your mother is very delighted as well.”

 

“Keh!” Was the response he got, but that would suffice. Moving on, the King landed his attention to the occupant beside Inuyasha.

 

“And my fair lady, you must Princess Kagome? I have heard quite a lot about you from Miroku, Sango, and my wife Izayoi. It is quite a pleasure to be in the presence of human royalty. As King, I Inu Tashio of the mighty dog clan, welcome you to our homeland,” He stared deeply into her gaze and noticed her squirm, but she never once backed down.

 

`So she doesn't fear me…interesting' he thought as he sat.

 

“Thank you your majesty. It definitely is an honor to be within you presence.” Before Kagome continued, she stood and faced the queen, “And Queen Izayoi, please forgive my rudeness last night. If I'd of known, I would have shown my respects.” Bowing deeply, she felt two hands pull her up.

 

It was Inuyasha.

 

Embarrassed, Inuyasha sat back down, staring at the silver spoons as if they were the most interesting things he'd ever seen. He didn't know Kagome met his mother that night, nor did he know why he tried to stop her from bowing. He could clearly hear Miroku's annoying snickering and kept his head low knowing well his father's gaze was upon him.

 

`So, Inuyasha defends her… definitely interesting.' The King grinned.

 

Sitting back down, Kagome whispered a thanks to Inuyasha, who turned away from her.

 

“No need to worry my dear. I never once thought of you as rude,” the queen smiled softly making Kagome miss the carefree smile of her own mother. Kagome thanked her before turning her attention back towards the king.

 

“Your Majesty, King Inu Tashio, amidst the war between our two races, I am pleased to see your peaceful ways.” Kagome said politely.

 

“Well, it is nice of you to think so. If only more people were like you Princess Kagome, but I do have something I've wanted to ask. Are you not scared of creatures like us?” Inu Tashio saw the movements of Miroku, Inuyasha and his wife. Of course, this had been the same question he posed when Kikyo first came, but he wanted to see what someone of Kagome's stature would say.

 

Under the table, Inuyasha clenched his fists and bit his tongue. That was why he hated coming to these things. His father always had to bring things from the past back. He knew what his father was doing. He forgot about Kikyo already, so why did it matter? Did his father see Kagome as another traitor?

 

Sitting still, Inuyasha felt the pain emit from his mother. He couldn't bear to see his mother's face. Because of her, he was able to slowly piece himself together during those long grueling years. Swallowing his pride, he'd wait it out to see what she'd have to say.

 

Kagome had noticed the change in atmosphere after the king spoke. She was just as confused as Sango who stared at her. Perhaps this was what would either make or break Kagome. Taking a deep breath, she replied with truth her father had taught her.

 

“My Lord, I believe that most humans have mistaken all demons to be evil beings and to be feared. Even when I was born, I too thought that,” Kagome could see Inuyasha cringe in his seat, but continued, “Yet, when I was but five, a great person taught me that demons were peaceful and beautiful creatures who have been misjudged by all. After that, I thought that it was humans whom had such evil hearts, but it's not that simple. There are the good and the bad of both races, but if we can learn to overcome such biases, the war can cease its hateful battle.” After Kagome vocalized her thoughts, there was an applaud coming from the Miroku.

 

“Very well said Princess, don't you think so My Lord?” Miroku couldn't help but give his opinion. Her answer was a most surprising to all occupants, but he felt each word truly came from her heart.

 

“Yes, I do agree Miroku. Princess Kagome has spoken with sincere truth. What say you Inuyasha?”

 

Inuyasha was silent.

 

Standing from his chair, Inuyasha stomped out of the room. He didn't care anymore. He would not answer his father nor sit in a room where he would get ridiculed. He knew it was a bad idea to come from the start, but he had hoped his father would stop bringing up stupid shit like that. He hated when his father put him on the spot. Not to mention Miroku who played along like a dope. Screw breakfast, screw his father, and screw everything. All he needed was to be alone, just like the old days.

 

Kagome watched Inuyasha painfully leave. Perhaps it was what she said that had upset him. From the looks of it, she had really done something to offend him. Standing suddenly, she bowed deeply to the king and queen a couple of times apologizing.

 

“I'm deeply sorry if I offended him in anyway. Please let me go apologize,” she said almost desperately. She couldn't understand her heart anymore. It kept telling her to go to him. With her head still down, she didn't notice the queen had gotten out of her seat and went to stand beside her.

 

“Child, please raise your head,” Izayoi commanded in her sweet voice. Kagome complied and stared into those deep motherly turquoise eyes. “Don't mind Inuyasha much. He is a very troubled youngster. I was very pleased to see him for even a second today and I have you to thank. Please do not dwell on it much longer.” She patted Kagome on the shoulder lightly beckoning her to sit back down.

 

Before Kagome could speak, Miroku had butted in.

 

“Lady Kagome, heed Inuyasha no attention. Perhaps he is upset that you did not include him in your little enlightenment.”

 

Sango kicked him under the table. The nerve he had to make the situation worse than it was, but Sango almost felt guilty for her action. After all, Kagome needed to know the truth, but Miroku couldn't have picked a better time.

 

“What do you mean?” Kagome asked curiously. Wasn't Inuyasha a demon?

 

“Actually,” the king began, “Inuyasha is a half-demon.”

 

“Half-demon? Then that means,” Kagome was confused but the Queen finished her sentence.

 

“I am human.” The queen saw the surprise in the young girl's eyes.

 

Kagome thought deeply. She only ever heard of a half demon from legend, but she didn't believe that they existed. Gulping down a lump of confusion, Kagome needed to leave. She needed to find Inuyasha and apologize. She had said something wrong. From his point of view, Inuyasha probably felt alone and unwanted. She didn't mean it to be said that way. All his life, she expected others to hate and scorn him because of his being. Maybe he had thought she felt the same, but she didn't ever think that once.

 

Wanting to clear the misunderstanding, Kagome excused herself from the breakfast. She'd find time to eat later. It really was no big deal. Once she left, everyone had settled themselves down again.

 

Sango sat quietly beside Miroku watching her friend leave. She sighed. She knew Kagome would do such a thing. All her life, Kagome had been the one to teach Sango about kindness after her clan's death leaving only her and her brother. If anyone could bring a smile back to a person, it was Kagome.

 

Waiting for the food to arrive, the large doors swung in allowing the petite elderly woman to enter.

 

“Lady Kaede,” the King said, “It's nice of you to join us this morning, but it seems you're a little too late. The princess has run after our Inuyasha. “

 

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Inuyasha stomped to his room angrily. The door rattled loudly behind him as he jumped to the center of his bed, his nose searching for her calming scent. Damning himself for relying on her smell to put his anger aside, he flipped himself on his backside. He couldn't understand his own beating heart anymore. The way she wanted demons and humans to live peacefully together, where did it leave him? Did she even know what he was? He had to admit, even when he first met Kikyo, she had recognized his being within a second.

 

He tried to suppress that memory when he first met Kikyo. She was so distant. Never coming in close proximity to him as if he'd done her wrong. Then, when she learned of his secret, they met only during those moonless nights. He actually once thought of becoming human for her, but she tricked him. Using his kindness to get what she wanted then left.

 

Then why did he save Kagome that night? Was it really because she looked like Kikyo? Initially, he had come to believe that, but after Kagome's appearance, he could feel himself change, dumb down to her standards like he'd never done.

 

Grasping his baffled mind, Inuyasha shifted to his side, staring out the balcony doors. He watched as the birds flew about, wishing to fly and be free from his princely duties. If he could go anywhere, where would he go? What would he do? He shut his eyes trying to find peace in his jumbled mind. Thinking about breakfast and how furious his father probably was, he couldn't help but smirk.

 

`Serves that bastard right!' Inuyasha snorted wryly. His father deserved that much embarrassment, but his mother really didn't need it. `Dammit, I screwed up again!' Now he'd have to think of something else to make his mother happy, but mainly to clear his guilty conscious.

 

Unconsciously touching his lip, his fingers burned at the memories of his early morning kiss. It had his heart pounding against rib cage, but his blood boiled recalling that name, Souta. Souta. Souta. Souta. Damn this Souta! He didn't know why, but he felt his mind tease him, using Kagome's sweet voice to taunt him.

 

“I love Souta. Not you Inuyasha, you're a half-breed.” Kagome hissed.

 

Ripping the nearby feathered pillow in half, Inuyasha watched as each little feather flowed around him in a white blur. Slowly dissipating, he didn't realize she had appeared in front of him, wearing her alluring dress, her eyes sad. When did she come into his room without his knowing? Were his eyes teasing him now? He reached his arm out to touch her tiny wrist. Realizing what he was doing, he immediately turned away and sat on the far side of the bed. Why had she come?

 

Feeling the bed shift weight, he sniffed her sitting a foot away from him. They both had been silent, but she broke the silence.

 

“About this morning, I'm sorry if I said something to offend you,” Kagome spoke quietly. She rested her hands against the bed trying to relax.

 

“Keh!” Inuyasha grunted. He heard her exhale annoyed.

 

“Is that the only language you know? Keh? What happened to that harassing voice of yours? Even to your father. To speak so—” Before she could speak, Inuyasha pinned her down against the bed angrily. What did she know about his father? Who was she to tell him when she didn't even understand the relationship he had between his family members. It was his own damn business!

 

Kagome kicked him to the side underneath the dress. Thanks to the new fashion, she thanked the new mobility the underwear provided for her. After wrestling the large hanyou, she found herself pinned again, this time; they had landed on the floor.

 

“Let me go you overgrown dog!” Kagome shouted, kicking him again, but his strong legs kept her immobile.

 

“Keh!” he spat sarcastically. “Not after I'm done with you wench!” Tumbling around again, knocking into the desks, making sure she didn't get hit, Inuyasha found this new type of wrestling very appealing. Feeling his spirits lift, Inuyasha teased the woman beneath him. He never would have done this with the all too serious Kikyo, but Kagome had a way of bringing out his playful side.

 

Licking the underside of her jaw, he heard her giggle. Hearing her uncontrolled laughter, Inuyasha's couldn't stop his hands from sliding down the sides of her arms, his tongue retreating as his lips took over, placing sloppy kisses along her neck.

 

Her breath pitched.

 

Inuyasha heard Kagome whimper under his touch. She couldn't push him away, the way his body melded right into her own. With each of his kisses, she craned her neck for him to access letting him roam farther. Irritated by the neck chain around her neck, Inuyasha tugged at it. Not breaking, he decided to work around it.

 

Each of his touches sent shivers down her back, as she threw her head back liking how he teased her, kissing up to her chin. He couldn't get enough, not with Kagome's arousal burning through his nostrils. His demon, rising slowly, was asking for more.

 

“Inuyasha,” Kagome breathed out, “S..sto..p.” Inuyasha stared deep into her begging eyes. Her pink cheeks, bright twinkling eyes, and those attractive thin lips all telling him the opposite of she just said. Wanting nothing more than to take her, he pushed himself off of her. What the hell was he doing?

 

Embarrassed, Inuyasha stood in the opposite direction as Kagome pieced together her torn dress. She definitely couldn't go out like that. After their little wrestling match and `experiencing', Kagome needed to get away. She had shown him her weakness, letting him take advantage of her, but she enjoyed it didn't she? If they continued, would she have submitted to what her body was asking? Holding the loose cloth below her chin, she quickly scampered towards the door.

 

Turning around quickly, she found her missing voice.

 

“I'm sorry. I'm really sorry,” she muffle inaudibly.

 

Inuyasha watched as she rushed out his room frantically. After her door slammed shut, he pounded his fists into the ground. He did something unforgivable. Picking up the fallen lamp and gathering the pieces of the pillow, he tossed them into a corner angrily.

 

`Stupid! Stupid!' he scolded himself, `You sick sonofa… AGH!'

 

He couldn't stand it. His whole room was overfilled with her sexual arousal. It stimulated his little buddy down there. Now how was he going to fix that problem? Dashing out of his room into the forest, he needed to find a cold place. Spotting his secret water fall, he plunged deep into its cold welcoming embrace.

 

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Kagome slid down the large metal door until she sat against its cold comfort. She only wanted to apologize, but things never turned out in her favor. How could she return back to the breakfast like this? Her hand gently retraced the spots that had been touched, the warmth lingering with a burn. She remembered how his balmy lips brushed smoothly against her skin, all the way down above her left breast. She could only imagine what would have happened if they continued. His touch was becoming so familiar; she started to yearn more for his touch and that was what scared her the most.

 

After sometime of stillness, she collected herself, straightening her dress and hair. Checking her dress for any untidiness, she walked to the mirror and gasped at what she saw. From the back of her neck down to the front of her chest, she counted three forming “love bites”. Her fingers carefully poked lightly at each as a lump formed in her throat. She stared blankly at her figure for so long she hadn't recognized her bedroom door open.

 

“Kagome! Are you in here?” Sango poked her head in seeing Kagome scramble off her feet and running into the bathroom. `Was it something I said?' Sango wondered. Carrying a tray of food, Sango entered the room followed by Kaede.

 

“Kaede, why don't you rest here for now. I'll see what is bothering Kagome. After all, she hasn't seen you for almost five years.” The elderly woman nodded as Sango scurried over the bathroom door. Even before she knocked, Kagome had exited wearing the bathroom robe, the upper part wrapped tightly around her neck.

 

“Hey Sango! I thought you were eating breakfast with everyone else?” Kagome said all too cheerfully. Sango just nodded questioning herself about her friend's wellness.

 

“Well, we did eat breakfast, almost an hour ago. Since you didn't return, I thought maybe something happened with you and Inuyasha.”

 

“No! Nothing happened between us! Nothing, I only apologized I swear!” Kagome blurted instantly realizing she was making herself even more suspicious, but thankfully, Sango was pretty blunt.

 

“Well, anyways, I brought you something to eat and there is someone that has been waiting to see you.” Moving out of the way, Kagome fully saw the old woman whom she had thought of as a grandmother.

 

“Kaede…” Kagome whispered, an instant tear dripped from her eye. Kaede barely had time to stand before she was attacked with a bear hug. Ah, how she missed Kagome's warm aura.

 

“Still the same as before child, except this time, you've grown to become a beautiful young woman.” Kaede loosened her grip around the young woman and guided her towards the table.

 

All the women seated themselves comfortably around one another while Kagome munched her lunch away.

 

“Kagome…” Kaede began, “I've heard from Sango that Prince Souta has gone missing.” Kaede saw the cheerful girl's spirit suddenly crash.

 

“Yes. I think now, it's almost been two weeks.” She stuffed a bun in her mouth to stop the oncoming tears.

 

“I understand how you feel, but right now, you must not worry too much about Souta, but more about yourself.” Kaede knew that sounded selfish, but Kagome still did not know about her miko powers, nor did she know about how her accident nearly caused Inuyasha his death. If she remained untrained, only the worse could happen. Kaede saw Kagome's crestfallen face.

 

“Kaede's right Kagome,” Sango said, squeezing her friends hand gently across the table, “Kohaku is specifically locating Souta's location from the demon territories since he and I are the only ones to have authority. Everything has been set by your father his majesty and with King Inu Tashio.”

 

Kagome rolled the peas around with her fork not paying the least attention.

 

“Then, what am I supposed to do?” Kagome asked. Was she supposed to go back home and wait patiently for Souta to get back? She couldn't abandon her brother, not like this. It would have been a wasted trip for her. As soon as she could leave from the demon castle, she would look for him again, but the thought caused her heart to ache. Then, would she never see Inuyasha again?

 

“Listen carefully Kagome, there is something I must tell you. Is that pink orb still around your neck?” Kaede questioned watching the young girl twiddle her fingers.

 

“Yes, it is, but where did it come from?” Kagome carefully reached for the necklace pulling out the item without exposing her skin.

 

“It came from your body Kagome. That is the Shikon no Tama,” explained. Relaying the information to Kagome about what had happened five days ago, Kaede felt Kagome's heart sink deep.

 

They sat for over a couple of hours until Kaede finished her detailed explanation.

 

“So,” Kagome's voice trembled, “I… almost killed… Inu… Inuyasha?” Trying to stomach the information, Kagome found herself self-loathing. If Inuyasha were not a half-demon he would have died instantly. She almost killed Kirara as well, yet no one blamed her. Inuyasha didn't even mention it once when they were together. He had been so kind to her despite their actions.

 

“But, what about Kikyo, Kaede? Didn't she have the Shikon no Tama? Isn't it because she had it that you and her came here? To make peace?” Kagome rolled the small orb underneath her bath robe as if seeking for answers, but none came to her.

 

Kaede rubbed her wrinkling temples frivolously.

 

“Perhaps another time child. Kikyo is not our biggest concern. She abandoned her duty three years ago.” Everyone remained silent. “At any rate, we must start your training right away. If possible, later in the day since there is something I want you to try.” Standing, Kaede motioned the others to follow suit. “Why don't we get some lunch. It is past the time anyways.”

 

Both girls nodded in response, but Kagome had forgotten about her newfound `body tattoos'.

 

“On second thought,” Kagome said, “I think I'll rest a little. I want to sort through my thoughts a bit. Go on ahead without me.”

 

“Sure thing child. I assume it was a lot to take in, but take your time. Sango and I will check on you once in a while.”

 

After stepping out of the room, Kagome immediately tore off the mismatched robe and stared at the visible kiss marks. They were much darker and larger now. Who knew how long they would last. She couldn't stay cooped up in this room until they were gone. Embarrassed out of her mind, she knew she'd never find a suitor if anyone caught her. Damn that Demon Prince and his seductive ways.

 

Pulling her fingers through her loose curls, Kagome walked to her bed, falling on her belly with an oomph. She couldn't get Inuyasha out of her head. After learning of her murderous powers, she was starting to feel afraid of herself. Why if she hurt him again? She needed to do something to control the wildness within her, but before all else, she needed to apologize to Inuyasha.

 

Covering herself up fully, Kagome walked into his room without knocking. It was becoming a habit for her.

 

`It's now or never,' Kagome told herself.

 

Shutting the door behind her, she scanned the room for any existence; it was void of life. She found herself gliding towards his bed still out of order from their playful time earlier. Not to mention the broken lamp and shredded pillow pieces in the corner. She chuckled to herself. Despite the marks he gave her, she had enjoyed his company. Setting herself on his bed, she told herself she'd only shut her eyes for a couple of minutes waiting for him to return.

 

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Inuyasha shook off the excess water from his earlier dive. Jumping onto his balcony rail, he noticed a certain raven haired girl sleeping peacefully in the center of his bed, laying flat on her stomach. Not sparing a moment, Inuyasha fumbled into his room quietly, rolling himself beside her. Tossing the discarded robe she clung onto, he gawked at her vulnerable position. Lately, he'd been finding her snuggling in his bed.

 

`Does she know what she's doing?'

 

Without the least amount of hesitation that he had been holding in, Inuyasha reached for the falling piece of hair curled so stunningly around her face. With each curl pushed to one side of her sleeping face, Inuyasha began to trace his finger, wary of his claw, down her exposed neck and back line. He felt her tremble slightly at his touch as she casually rolled over on her back revealing the bluish purple marks arranged in a curved line.

 

`What the hell are these?'

 

Inuyasha brought his nose down towards her intoxicating scent, sniffing around the bruised areas. They were relatively new, but smelled so familiar. Pulling away, he examined each spot, stroking lightly.

 

`What kind of monster did this to her?'

 

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