InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Scars That Won't Fade ❯ Sacrifices ( Chapter 12 )

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Scars That Won't Fade

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Chapter 12: Sacrifices

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Kagome insitinctively curled up against InuYasha's chest in fear. She could feel it vibrate from the low growl that was coming from him in anger. Her eyes widened as he re-loaded, the barrel spinning to a chamber with a deadly bullet.

Her right hand, unknown to his view, slowly slipped into her pocket. Flipping open the cell phone inside, she pressed a button, as officer Brady's number rang. She left it on, knowing that he would have to trace the signal to find them. She prayed that he would arrive in time.

"Don't do this," she urged, "Why do you want to hurt me so badly?"

Her father said nothing, as his hand began to tremble. "Do you know how it feels to have everything taken away from you?" he responded, ignoring her question.

Her eyes narrowed. "Yes, I do," she retorted.

"You were never supposed to happen. You were a mistake. A mistake! I was supposed to be the one to inherit the shrine. I was planning on selling this off to the government for a pretty hefty price. Once I got your mother out of the way, then everything would be easy sailing." He smiled evily. But it soon turned into a scowl.

"And then you came along," he snapped, "You were never supposed to happen. Your mother was supposed to have an abortion, but no, mustn't hurt the baby," he mimicked, in her mother's voice.

She trembled with rage, as he spoke on.

"And then that brat, Sota, came along. She wanted another child. She saw it as a gift!" he smirked, "I saw it as another obstacle."

Fury coursed through her veins, as her hands trembled. InuYasha looked ready to kill this man on the spot, and frankly she wouldn't care. But as long as he held that weapon in his hands, they were the ones with the disadvantage, no matter how fast InuYasha was.

But at the moment, she forgot entirely. Her eyes flashed a dangerous red, as energy began radiating off her in dangerous waves. InuYasha released her, and took a few slow steps back. She stood, fists at her side, as she glared murderously.

"Oh-ho, what's this?" He stated, slightly amused, his head to one side.

"For years your mother had talked about you being special. Her wittle Kagome," he spat. "I couldn't stand you. The one thing in my way, and you were praised to no end. Your mother wouldn't let me near you, I think she knew all too well my intentions. I had planned on finishing you, that one day long ago."

Her eyes widened slightly, never losing her rage, but past memories flooded her vision once more.

He noticed the look on her face and chuckled. "Yes, yes you remember, don't you? Alone...in the dark...nobody to help you. Nobody loving you. Nothing has changed, Kagome dear, you're still all alone."

She shook with unexplainable anger, as the aura around her began glowing pink. "You're wrong," she sopke, her tone even. "I have more than you'll ever have. I have friends, and a family that cares for me, that you can never touch."

She threw her hands infront of her, sending a wave of energy towards him. His eyes widened, as the energy collided with his chest. He flew backwards, out through the door, the gun landing on the top of the steps. Summoning what strength she had, she ran to it, and grabbed it.

She picked it up, the weight in her hand causing her discomfort. To hold a weapon that could cause such pain, such sorrow. She walked outside with it in her hands, InuYasha behind her. She threw it off to the tree, as together, they approached her father who was picking himself up off the ground. He wiped the blood off his chin with the back of his hand as he smirked.

"Kagome's learned some new tricks," he mocked, cocking his head to the side. "Come at me with all you've got," he taunted her, and she rose to the challenge.

She began walking towards him, when she felt InuYasha's hand on her shoulder. He appeared at her side, but she looked up at him. Shaking her head, she gently removed his arm from her shoulder, before continuing to walk towards him, her energy recharging.

She placed the energy in her hands, as she lifted them once, more and let loose the energy. A streak of pink shot forth, blinding everyone in the area. Kagome couldn't see beyond her hands, as she felt her body drain with every passing second. That's when a dull outline appeared amidst the light. A hand shot out and grabbed her around the throat.

She dropped her hands instantly, moving them in favour of her neck, clawing at the fingers locked around it. Her father's face emerged, as the light dimmed, her strength fading. Her eyes widened, as they expressed a silent expression.

"You're not the only one with holy powers," he stated, short but more than enough.

He pulled her to him, her back colliding with his chest. He brought his hand to his pocket, and pulled out a short knife, and removed his fingers, placing the cold steel against her throat. He pulled her along, leading her to beside the Goshinboku, as the gun lay only a few feet away from him now.

She looked across the yard to InuYasha, who a second ago looked ready to pounce, but now stood in horror. She swallowed, as he leaned her head back, revealing her throat. A drop of sweat ran down the side of her forehead, as he shifted the blade against her skin.

"Oh yes, I knew something was up. The moment I got back, I felt his prescence. That day in the kitchen? I could feel him, track his movements. I believe you still remember that day, huh Kagome? How's the skin healing?"

InuYasha growled, as she scowled in disgust. "That night when a `burglar' broke into your room. I could sense his presence then, too. You couldn't fool me that easily, Kagome.

"That's when I explored. I followed the aura to the well, and knew something had to be done. I wondered why you always snuck there. So I had us move. Your mother was easy enough to persuade...with the right incentives."

She struggled, but to no avail. He mocked her, "Tsk, tsk Kagome, wouldn't want to cut yourself now, would you?"

He pressed the blade to her throat, lightly dragging it across, using enough pressure to cut skin. A line of blood coated her throat, as small beads began running down her neck. InuYasha snarled, as she froze, ceasing her movements.

"I hate you," she hissed. He laughed.

"Stop it Kagome, that really hurt." He mock pouted, and her anger returned.

"You know what hurts?" she asked, not expecting an answer, "To have the one you love turn on you. To suffer everyday by the hands you thought you were the most safe in. I trusted you...but you abused that trust. The first time you struck me, my heart broke, and from then on, I knew you weren't my father."

He stiffened slightly, as she remained, her throat pressed to the blade's edge.

"You don't know what it's like to be betrayed!" he screamed, "You don't know what it's like to be left alone, forced to live on your own, every day a struggle!" She felt his arm tense, and her eyes widened. He moved to slit her throat, when she elbowed him in the stomach, turning her head away, as the knife trailed across the side of her face.

He fell to the ground behind her, as she ran to InuYasha, her hand coming to the side of her face. He pulled her close to him, her father forgotten. He stroked her hair, before gently pushing her aside.

"Stay away, Kagome. I don't want you getting hurt."

Her face set to one of determination, as she replied, "I'm not leaving your side."

She locked gazes with him, as his softened. She became lost in his eyes, but soon remembered what was happening, when she heard her father mutter a sinister chuckle.

He stood on shaky legs, as he held the gun he had retrieved in his hands. Raising it, he aimed, but what surprised her most, was that the gun was not pointed to her...but InuYasha. Her heart ceased beating, as she stood, glued to the spot.

In the distance, she vaguely heard footsteps, and a familiar voice calling out.

"Freeze! You're under arrest!"

But nothing else mattered. Time seemed to slow, as she watched, for the second time, his finger squeeze the trigger. Tears came to her eyes, as she lowered her head. She wouldn't let him hurt the one she loved...even if it meant that she would suffer.

A loud bang resounded through the area, as her father was jumped by officers soon after. InuYasha stood in the yard, his eyes closed, as he awaited the pain. But nothing came. He slowly opened his eyes, and looked down in horror. Kagome's body lay infront of him on the ground.

He dropped to his knees, as he picked her body up, cradling it in his lap. He brushed her bangs away, as the crimson began staining her sweatshirt. He brought her head to his chest, and lifted his head crying out in agony.

Her father was handcuffed, and he pressed his ears to his head, knowing full well the consequences that would happen if he was discovered. So he sat, with Kagome's body in his arms, as bright lights began flashing through the sky.

Men came, and ran up to her body, but he held her close, not wanting to let go. It was when a small hand came to his shoulder, that he turned, fighting back tears. Sota stood behind him, as he handed him a baseball cap. InuYasha placed the hat on his head, not caring how it looked, as Sota spoke to him.

"Let her go, nii-chan. They'll help her." He grudgingly let the men take Kagome's lifeless body from his hands. He watched as they lifted her onto a stretcher, carrying her into the back of the vehicle.

Footsteps resounded behind him, as he turned to face Kagome's mom. Tears were evident on her face and in her eyes, as she lowered her head.

"Come with me," she whispered, and he followed, praying to the Gods that Kagome would live.

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Sorry for the short chapter, but I've got a killer headache...>_<

Oops..uh..was that a cliffie? XD

Don't worry, I'll take some aspirin and get the next chapter up soon! (probably the last chapter too..sob...i don't want it to end!...)

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