InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The End is Only the Beginning ❯ Inner Turmoil and Three is a Crowd ( Chapter 12 )

Thank you to all of my faithful readers. I really appreciate you guys sticking with me, even though I have been a real slacker when it comes to updating my story. Some of you have asked what the parings are for this story. That shall be revealed as the story unfolds. As we all know relationships are such complicated things, and the heart is so fickle. I am sorry if I am totally butchering the X-men time line. For those X-men fans out there I apologize, I just hope you have the heart to forgive me. Any ideas and positive criticisms are welcome, feedback is always appreciated. Once again pardon my grammar and spelling, this is still un-beta-ed. Do not get used to such quick updates, I just so happen to have this thought out while I was writing the previous chapter. =P The second chapter update in two day, come on now I deserve a pat on the back!

 

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Shortly after Sesshoumaru's departure Jean, Logan, Scott and the Professor filed in to the room and seated them selves around Kagome. “Are you feeling any better Kagome? Could you tell us what exactly happened?” Jean said while checking over Kagome.

 

“Yes I feel much better now. However I am afraid I have some unpleasant things to tell you all.” Kagome said while attempting to sit up on her bed.

 

Everyone in the room focused on all their attention on Kagome, with obvious worried expression. “I was just there with Logan and Remy in the garage, when all of a sudden I felt cold and I could not breathe. Just as I started to black out I saw images, vision. There were very disturbing images, everything was surrounded by death and chaos, humans and mutants alike were suffering. But the images were not only of the future, there were images of the past. Though the images of the past is not like the past that we know of. When the images finally stopped, I saw a very sinister looking man. He called him self Apocalypse. I heard him say, “All of time and universe shall bow before me, I Apocalypse shall rule all those in existence.” Then I blacked out afterwards. Do you know of this man?”

 

At the mention of Apocalypse's name everyone in the room stiffen, a grave look settle on everyone's expression. Memories of their past encounter with Apocalypse were still rather fresh on their minds.

 

Xavier moves a closer towards the bed with obvious concern. “The encounter we had with that man almost took Hank and Jubilee, a student of the academy, away from us. After being banished into the astral plane, Apocalypse has attempted to return to this world by means of using Jubilee as a vessel to house his spirit. Fortunately, Beast and Jubilee were able to escape Fabian and Apocalypse's evil scheme. It seems now Apocalypse has fabricated another plan in attempts at world and time domination. This is a serious matter. Are you positive as to what you saw?”

 

Kagome internally contemplated over how she could justify the validity of her visions without revealing anything of her past and the Shikon no Tama. It was bad enough that they know she could fight and has powers of some sorts. “I am not exactly certain as to why I saw what I, but I believe what I is very real. I suppose it is plausible that it was due to my heritage as a shrine guardian. In history it was neither unheard of nor uncommon that mikos, monks, spiritual beings, shrine maidens or what ever you would like to call them to have premonitions of evil event yet to come. Usually the event directly affects the person or those close to them.”

 

If what you claim is true then I fear many hardships lies ahead in our future. I shall think deeper into this matter, mean while Jean will be performing some DNA tests and CAT scans for any after effects of what happened.” The room lingered in silence momentarily as Professor Xavier exited the room with Scott accompanying him.

 

 

Outside with the Professor and Scott, they made their way towards Cerebral. Professor Xavier gave Scott a few orders before departing. “Scott, I believe it would beneficial to track down magneto and Fabian Cortez to see if any suspicious activities have been going on.”

 

“But Professor, I am still skeptical of the claims Kagome just made. Not that this possibility should be neglected, but I believe she knows exactly what happened and the cause of the visions she saw. She just refuses to tell us the whole truth.” Scott retorted calmly.

 

Stopping in front of Cerebrals' chamber, “Yes Scott, it does seem that Kagome knows more than what she is telling us, we should definitely proceed with caution. I will not neglect this incident, we should be prepared just incase.”

 

Right before departing an idea popped into Scotts head, “Umm…Professor, I know you and Mister Takaitaro are good acquaintances, and Kagome seem to have a very close relationship with him. Perhaps more information concerning Kagome may be revealed though him.”

 

The Professor simply shook his head in disapproval. “I have made an attempt to learn more about her though Mister Takaitaro. The attempt was fruitless. His responses were even more elusive than Kagome's answers. If I pry any further we may offend Mister Takaitaro. You must understand, he is a man that should never be taken lightly. I have my suspicions that he may possibly be a mutant, but oddly I could not be completely certain, even with the help of Cerebral I can not determine his origin.”

 

“Professor, have you tried tapping into Kagome's mind. I know that may be invading her privacy, but if this incident is to repeats it self and there is actual truth of Apocalypse taking action again then we need all the information we can get.”

 

Xavier's shoulders dropped slightly in defeat. “I have tried that, unfortunately I was not able to get any readings at all from neither Kagome nor Mister Takaitaro. I have never encountered natural mental defenses that strong before besides Magneto, but he uses his helmet as a shield. He does not have natural defenses like they do. Jean has tried also, but her results were the same as mine. All we see is a white wall and we can not push any farther before we get pushed out.”

 

Scott stood ridged in shock with mouth agape and eyes bulging out of their sockets. “Pushed you out? They were able to counter your and Jean's physic abilities? No way can that be normal!”

 

“That is one of the reason that lead me to believe both Kagome and Mister Takaitaro are not normal humans and that it is possible they are mutants as you and I. Though, the idea that they are mutants so well trained and powerful is some what hard to believe. Well, I have business to attend to now; you go ahead and find out if there is any suspicious activity going on.” Turning around, Xavier dismissed Scott to carry on his orders as he entered Cerebrals' chamber.

 

Back inside the medical room Logan stood close by next to Kagome though out the entire session, grasping tightly on to Kagome possessively. Jean eyed Logan suspiciously for his odd behavior. It surprised her to see Logan so attached to Kagome. She smiled briefly to herself, happy that Logan has moved on and found another love interest.

 

Then a solemn look settled in from worry that Logan my have some competition. Especially with that man Sesshou Takaitaro. Although Kagome seem to reciprocate some the same feelings Logan as shown to have for her. Watching the interaction between Kagome and Sesshou Takaitaro showed a deeper rooted relationship; if the relationship is in fact a romantic one than Logan may be in for some heartache.

 

Jean jotted down some final notes; as she left she ordered out loud, “Get some rest to recover, you have had a very rough week. Logan, you may stay in here too if you want, seeing as I could not pry you from her side with a crow bar even if I tried.”

 

Looking down at her hand, Kagome realized Logan has been holding it the whole time. This caused her cheeks to flush a pretty pink in response. Left alone together in the quiet room, Kagome and Logan sat there awkwardly; hours passed by in an uncomfortable silence with no one knowing what to say.

 

Kagome stared blankly at their still intertwined limb before slowly pulling away. It was not that she was oblivious to Logan's advance or not feels any attraction to him.

She too felt the attraction and sexual tension between them. It was blatantly obvious during their last spar.

 

As much as she wanted to return the feelings she can not get involved seriously with any one in fear that her duty as the guardian of the Shikon no Tama will bring them trouble. It is not fair, but to keep those dear to her safe, she is willing to live the rest of her life in loneliness. Things are bad enough already as Sesshoumaru and Shippo must share her secrets and burden.

 

Logan fidgeted uncharacteristically in his chair contemplating if he should tell Kagome how he feels for her and ask her out. Slicing up enemies he was good at, throwing temper tantrums he was good at, but telling a girl he likes how he feels he was not good at. Feeling Kagome remove her hand from his grasp left him slightly disappointed.

 

The sky began to darken while they were both having their own separate internal debates. Finally gathering up the courage to speak, Logan was suddenly interrupted when the door slammed open. A flash of green and red yelling Kagome's name came rushing toward the bed. Latching on to Kagome's sitting form was a very familiar man that they have just met recently.

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“Kagome! Kagome, are you ok? Are you feeling any better? I came as soon as that old block of ice told me you were not well.” The mutant know to Logan as Shippo continue to talk a millions words per minuet, not stopping to take a breath between sentences.

 

“Ah, don't worry too much about me Shippo. I feel just fine now, and show Sesshou some more respect. He is your elder you know and he could disembowel you if he hear you disrespecting him” Kagome patted the man hugging her while softly reprimand him.

 

Pulling away a bit to face her, Shippo gave an offended look. “Feh, as if that old bat with a fucking stick up his ass could hurt me. If Inuyasha could wipe the fucking floor with is ass then you could match him at least, and I know you will always protect me from him nee-san.”

 

A fist meets with Shippo's head with a loud thud. “Language Shippo, watch your language. I refuse to fight your fights Shippo that “I - am - so - cute - you - must - protect me” look won't work anymore. You are a grown man now.”

 

Shippo pouted adoringly, “Fine then, since the role have switched, I will protect you. Speaking of protection, Fluffy and I feel that you are not safe here and that you require more protection. So I will be staying here with you until we deem the threat is non-existent.”

 

Hearing this both Logan and Kagome screamed, “WHAT!?” All through out the mansion the booming sound of their combined yells shook the walls.

 

The assault of the loud offending noise caused Shippo to fall on the floor. Getting up, Shippo tried in vain to stop the ringing in his sensitive ears. “Chill will ya Kagome, be glad that I am the one staying with you and not Sesshou. I persuaded him that it would be better if I stay with you rather than him or do you actually want to spend day in and day out with him like before?”

 

Shippo shot Kagome a mischievous smirk, knowing full well that Logan was in the room fuming at what he just said. “Well Kagome where is your room so I can put down my stuff since I will be sleeping in your room to make sure you are safe. Oh, that also means protection from perverts and no midnight bedrooms adventure with anyone that includes wolf man over there and Sesshou.”

 

Kagome turned a bright red from embarrassment and passed out. Inwardly Shippo congratulated him self for the damage done, it has been a while since he had someone to tease and torment and Logan was going to be almost as good as Inuyasha to poke fun at.

 

Logan can not simply sit by and take it any more, and for a second time a booming yell echoed though out the mansion. Screaming at the top of his lungs Logan exploded in anger, “WHAT?!!”