InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Shadows from the Past ❯ ch 3 ( Chapter 3 )

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

Chapter 3: The Girl in the Shadows

“Kagome! Kagome!” Shippo ran as fast as his little legs could carry him. He jumped in the pregnant woman's arms in what resembled a bear hug.

“Oh, why hello Shippo!” she returned his hug. “ I got you something I know you will really like." Kagome smiled at the young fox demon. They walked to the village unaware of the eyes watching them. “Hey you guys. Do you guys like the weather?” Kagome asked Miroku and Sango whom greeted them.

“Kagome, let me help you with that.” Sango ran over to her and relieved her of her backpack and Shippo.

“Thanks. Where's Inuyasha he didn't meet me by the well?” Kagome said with a worried tone. As she sat down on Keade's floor. Shippo began rummaging in the Kagome's backpack for the prize.

“He escorted Keade to the neighboring village. He should be back anytime now.” Sango pulled Shippo out of Kagome's backpack.

“Oh! So, I have time to take a nap!” Kagome smiled. “ Good my feet are killing me.” Kagome pulled off her shoes and laid down. Miroku eyed Sango's rear end as she placed a pillow under Kagome's head and a blanket over her.

“Well, she's not bad looking, but he didn't have to choose a stupid human.” The girl in black said to the minion at her feet. She then ran her fingers through her hair. Her dog like ears flicked in annoyance. “Hmm, first I'll make the woman suffer a little before I take her. YOU!” she looked at the minion at her feet. She took a small pouch out from between her breasts and handed it to the minion. “Make sure that woman, Kagome, consumes this and Haku, don't get caught.”

Haku bowed and ran off into the forest. The girl smiled. “Sweet dreams, Kagome. Don't let the nightmares bite.” She left giving off an evil laugh. Her hair billowed behind her.

Inuyasha came back to the village without Keade. Keade wanted to stay a couple of more days to make sure the sick child recovered. Inuyasha walked passed Sango and Miroku to crouch down in front of Kagome. He watched her sleeping face. Her eyebrow twitched. He gently caressed her cheek.

“SIT!” startled Kagome shouted in her dream. Inuyasha wasn't too happy crashing into the dirt. He let out an angry growl. Kagome sat up and looked at him. “Oops, sorry. You startled me.” She petted his head.

“Well, since it's to late lets leave tomorrow morning.” Miroku placed a hand on Sango's rear. A sweat drop appeared on everyone's faces when Sango slapped him.

“Yes that is a good idea. Kagome, didn't you leave your other bag by the well?” Sango asked.

“Oh I forgot! I'll go get it. Inuyasha, will you come with me?” Kagome asked using Inuyasha's hand to stand up.

“Of course. I can't have you running around where someone can hurt you can I? Did you bring more Ramen and those po-tato- chips?” he said with a grin. He was proud of himself for saying the foreign word. The all burst out laughing which left Inuyasha very confused of what had just happened.

“Perfect! They'll be here any moment, and then I'll put on the act. So far the plan is going off without a hitch.” Haku smirked. “Are you ready for Act I scene one my friend? Good lets start the show!”

“Well, here we are. I brought extra blankets in case I needed something soft.” Kagome chirrped

“You did?” Inuyasha said obvousily not listening to her. He smelled demon and human blood. It was quickly coming toward them. Kagome didn't notice Inuyasha's hand moving toward the hilt of his sword or the fact thay they practically stopped walking. He let out a growl that caught her attention.

Guessing something was wrong she postioned herself behind Inuyasha and fell silent. Snapping of twigs and rustleing leaves were heard. Time seemed to stop as the sent of blood and heavy breathing raced toward them. Inuyasha grabbed the hilt of his sword. A boy ran into the clearing and tripped falling on the hard ground.

The boy let a terrified scream as the demon prepared it's self to make the killing blow. Inuyasha jumped into action and pulled his sword from the sheath. Using his sword he blocked the demon's attack. Kagome pulled the boy to his feet and then dragged him to safty. Inuyasha snarled, “Time to die!” he sliced the demon in half. The boy let out a sigh of relief then he fell to his knees in pain.

“Inuyasha! He needs medical help. Lets get him to Keade's hut so I can treat him!” Kagome desperately cried. Inuyasha nodded his head and pulled the boy onto his back and picked up the bag by the well. Kagome followed Inuyasha worriedly back to the village.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!” he was bowing. “Is there anything I can do to repay you?” the boy desperately pleaded.

“No, not at all. Your welcome. We were glad to help. By the way what is your name? I'm Kagome, this Inuyasha, Shippo, Miroku, Sango and this here is Kirara.” She smiled petting the cat demon.

“My name is Haku. I'm from the western domain. I was searching for a rare coin that a theif stole from me. He was headed this way. He turned out to be the very same demon.” The gang nodded ther heads. “Please, can I at least make you guys dinner?” Haku begged.

“Sure, if anyone gets sick I'll kick your ass back to the west, kid.” Inuyasha was trying to intemmidate him.

“Inuyasha! We'll be honered, Haku.” Kagome smiled.

Haku watched the food as it simmered in the pot. He looked at the others. They were busy talking with each other. The monk had a bright red hand print on his face. Haku reached into his kimono and pulled out a small pouch. He poured the contients into the bowl he was preparing foe Kagome. Shippo ran up to him.

“Wow! That smells good! Is it done yet?” he hungrily asked. The startled Haku was on his back gasping for air like a fish.

“Yea, I'll start serving it, here.” He handed Shippo a bowl. “Act I scene two.” He whispered.

“What did you say?” Sango asked. Haku smiled and rubbed the back of his head.

“Nothing.” He replied and continued to pass out bowls making sure Kagome got the bowl with the substance with the pouch in it.

Later that night after the meal was finished everyone was in their spots for sleeping. Inuyasha's place being taken up by Haku was forced to sleep in the dirt by the door.

Kagome moaned in her sleep. She started to sweat. She began to gasp for air. Inuyasha opened his eyes and went to her. He used his hand to wipe away the sweat from her brow. After a few moments, with her sweating and moaning, Inuyasha concluded that she was having a nightmare.

He shook her gently trying to wake her. When she didn't wake up after a few moments he began to worry. He wake up the others except Haku and shippo to help him wake her up.

After they tried fruitlessly several times to wake her up, Inuyasha sniffed Kagome's breath than he sniffed her bowl. He growled. He didn't like the smell of it. He went over to Haku and proceeded to sniff him. Sango layed a wet towel on Kagome's forehead. She and Miroku began giving Inuyasha funny looks.

Inuyasha's nose was near Haku's groin. He began to untie Haku's pants. Their eyes went wide with shock especially when Inuyasha reached his hand down there. (A/n: 0.0)

“What are you doing!” Miroku yelled at Inuyasha. This staltled Inuyasha making him fall with his face planted in Haku's groin. Haku woke up with a yelp. He turned bright red after he looked down and saw that his pants were undone, halfway off his legs and an angry Inuyasha in between them.

Inuyasha let out an angry growl. He picked himself up and he was blushing a little bit. As Haku hurridly pulled up his pants a small pouch fell to the floor. Haku glared at Inuyasha.

“May I ask you what you were doing to me? Don't tell me that half-breed demons are horny.” Haku said calmly. Shippo rubbed his eyes. He looked at Inuyasha and was getting angry about being rudely awakened.

Inuyasha let out a warning growl and Shippo quickly became silent.

“What did you do to Kagome and what's in the pouch?” he cracked his knuckles. Haku picked the pouch off the floor. Inuyasha skillfully snatched the pouch away from him.

“Inuyasha, give back his pouch. What has gotten in to you?” Miroku asked trying to take the pouch away from him. That feeble attempt to steal the pouch only earned him a hit on the head.

“Please, give me back my pouch. My mother gave it to me before she died!” Haku cried with a sincere face. Inuyasha opened the pouch and sniffed it. His nose wrinkled in disgust.

“You did something to Kagome! The stuff in the pouch smell just like Kagome's breath and her bowl!” the others gasped. Haku started backing up toward the door and ends up falling in the dirt. Inuyasha had spoken while walking toward him.

“Do you have any proof I did what you say?” Haku said trying to sound innocent.

“Feh! Alright then tell me, Haku, why is that scent only on Kagome's bowl and breath and not anyone elses'?” Inuyasha stared down at him with a smirk. Kagome let out a loud moan. With everyone distracted, Haku bolted out of the door. Inuyasha turned around and went on the chase.

In the tree line shadows a girl wearing black watched her servant run toward her. He was crying for her to save him when Inuyasha pinned him to the ground. She listened to Inuyasha's pathetic threats toward Haku. She let out an evil laugh. Inuyasha's ears swearved in her direction.

He saw the girl dressed in black. She had ears just like his. Haku squirmed his way back out from underneth him and fell to the girl's feet begging for mercy.

“Haku, my dear, I thought I told you not to get caught.” She smiled at Haku. His face went pale.

“So, he works for you and you must have given that stuff to him to give to Kagome!” Inuyasha growled. The girl smiled showing one fang. She used her claw to behead Haku leaving Haku's body lying limp on the ground.

“Boy, aren't we clever my dear, Inuyasha.” She sadi with vice and then Inuyasha growled. “You will pay Inuyasha!”

“Who are you and what did you do to Kagome?” Inuyasha angrily yelled.