InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The End is Only the Beginning ❯ Everyone Gets Hurt In The End ( Chapter 15 )

Simply put, the X-Team is all beat to a bloody pulp by the end of their assessment session. Rouge, Remy and Scott lay in a crumple heap panting heavily unable to move their tired and injure bodies.

 

Logan, being his stubborn self, sits cross-legged while holding on to his bleeding shoulder wound trying his hardest not to show any discomfort. At a certain level, Logan acknowledges Takaitaro is more powerful than he is. It is evident after their torture session. Despite that, the prideful and jealous side of Logan insists on continuing to challenge Takaitaro. To challenge him not only for his pride but also, in his own subconscious, for claims on Kagome. Trying to hide his pain, but failing miserably, Logan glares hatefully at the still pristine looking Takaitaro.

 

Gazing condescendingly at the batter group, Sesshoumaru inwardly sighs knowing he will have a lot of work to do. Sesshoumaru calmly unrolls his shirtsleeves, his claws no longer visible and in its places are human hands. While straightening his attire, Sesshoumaru speaks monotonously.

 

“There is a threat upon us that is far beyond your current level. None of you will last a second against him. You will all be training under me from now on. You will assemble here at 5am every morning until it is time for your classes. Immediately after your dismiss your class, you will all once again meet here. Starting tomorrow, you will all take turns guarding Kagome. Our foe is currently targeting her.”

 

Scott at some point untangled himself from Remy and Rouge. Recomposing himself, Scott voices with evident pain lacing his every word. “Who is this foe you speak of? Why is he after Kagome?”

 

Sesshoumaru frowns upon Scott's inquisitiveness. Directing his gaze upon Scott, Sesshoumaru patronizingly speaks. “You need not know. As of now, none of you can possibly comprehend the depths and details of this matter. When you are all ready, an explanation will be given. There are some things you so called mutants and humans will never accept nor will understand without seeing and experiencing first. I do not want to hear any more questions from you Summers nor from anyone else. Just follow orders and do not question me. There will be others coming here to increase security and protection. You are all dismissed.” Without another word, Sesshoumaru exits, leaving a very angry Scott and an even angrier Logan behind. Soon after Sesshoumaru's speech, Rouge and Remy passes out from exhaustion.

 

Entering into Kagome's room a white dog plushy fly at blinding speeds towards Sesshoumaru colliding with his face and falls to the floor. Glaring at the fluffy white dog plushy, Sesshoumaru picks up the offending toy.

 

Looking up, Kagome's angry gaze meets with his. Sitting next to Kagome is a very battered Shippo who is covered in ridiculously large amounts of bandages. Kagome glares accusingly at Sesshoumaru and threateningly says, “Is there a reason for you to injure Shippo so severely?”

 

Shoving the offending toy that mockingly resembles his true form into Kagome's arms, Sesshoumaru attempts to explain. “The Fox needed to have some sense of reality beaten into him. He needed to realize he will be expected to fight this time around and not hide in the back always protected by you like last time.”

 

Kagome gives a defeated sighs, Sesshoumaru will always be Sesshoumaru she thought. “Okay fine. So how did your torture session, I meant to say assessment session go with the X-Team?”

 

Sesshoumaru gives a contemplative thought. “All of them seem to have lots of trouble controlling their youki. Their demonic energy fluctuates violently fighting with their human blood. As of now without proper understanding of the extent of their potential I can say they are at about 20% of their full power.”

 

Placing a finger on her chin contemplatively, Kagome states thoughtfully. “I suppose we will start with the basics of meditation and control. I can take care of that part. You can show them how to utilize their abilities properly. The only problem is how will be explain to them about youki with out tell them about everything.”

 

Nodding in agreement, Sesshoumaru responds. “Yes, I believe that shall be that best course of action for now. Do not worry too much about telling them about us for now. I also issued around the clock guards for you. Kouga, Kagura and Kanna will be joining you. They will be put in charge of security.”

 

Kagome chokes upon hearing Kouga mentioned. “Wait did you say Kouga? You never mentioned he is still around before. And what do you mean by around the clock guards? I can take care of my self you know. I am not weak any more.”

 

Sesshoumaru gives Kagome a stern look that clearly states his decision is final. “Do not argue with me on the issues of your protection. As for not mentioning Kouga, it slipped my mind at that moment. You started crying and breaking down before I could have said anything else.”

 

Defeated at hearing she will be protected around the clock, Kagome suddenly brightens at remembering about Kouga. Excitedly, Kagome opens her mouth to ask about he wolf prince, but is quickly cut off before she can even utter a word by Sesshoumaru. “No more questions. You can ask him yourself tomorrow. If I recall correctly, classes begin in a few days. Do you have everything prepared?”

 

Kagome scuffs slightly insulted, “of course I am prepared. I am responsible!”

 

“Sure you are. I just want to make sure you do not embarrass me with your stupidity. I do not need others to question the company I keep” Sesshoumaru taunts teasingly. “I will be leaving for a little bit to take care of some small business. I will return this evening.”

 

As soon as Sesshoumaru is out of hearing range, Kagome turns to Shippo, whom oddly have been very silent through out the whole conversation. “Why are you so quiet Shippo? Don't tell me you are too scared of Sesshoumaru to talk” Kagome asks.

 

Shippo solemnly shakes his head. “That is not it.”

Cradling Shippo's cheek in her palm Kagome softly inquires, “What is the matter Shippo?”

 

Shippo leans affectionately into Kagome's touch. “I am scared Kagome, but angry at the same time. I'm afraid I am too weak to protect you. I am afraid I might loose you again when I finally found you. But I am angry at my self for being so weak. I promised to protect you, but I seem so useless.”

 

Kagome hushes Shippo, “You are not weak Shippo. How about this? As soon as all your injuries heal, we are going to do some intense training. We are going be become strong, don't worry.”

 

Tucking Shippo into bed, Kagome leaves to seek out the rest of the X-Team. Knowing Sesshoumaru, Kagome is sure she will have a lot of work to do healing all of their injuries. Deciding to treat Logan first assuming he will be the most injured out of the group because of his temper and stubbornness. Finding Logan's room, she knocks lightly on the door. Sounds of shuffling can be heard before the door opens.

 

Logan opens the door irritably and leans on the door frame for support. Gasping at the state of Logan's injuries, Kagome rushes to support Logan from falling and leads him back inside to the bed.

 

Looking questionably at Kagome, Logan asks, “What are you doing here?”

 

Giving Logan an `Isn't-it-obvious-look', Kagome says plainly, “I am here to check if you died or not. Since you are still breathing then I am going to have to treat your wounds. Cuts with Sesshou's poison in them can get quite nasty if not treated properly.”

 

Answering lamely with a plain, “Oh”, Logan feels slightly disappointed.

 

Kagome, without hesitation peels off Logan's bloody t-shirt. This action causes Logan to wince in pain, since the fabric of his shirt has already begun to cake to the drying blood. Examining the various wounds across Logan's body, Kagome blushes at the hard muscled chest before her. Pushing the perverse urge to run her finger and dig her tails across the taunt muscles, Kagome focuses on examining the wounds. Logan observes the blush across Kagomes cheeks and smugly smirks at the effects he has on her.

 

Finished accessing the wounds Kagome leaves for a brief second to fetch a tub of hot water for cleaning the cuts. Taking a wet cloth Kagome diligently works on cleaning off the dried blood. Both of them remain quiet through out the washing until Logan gathers the courage to speak. “You know, you missed out spar date, and since you never showed up I win by default.”

 

Kagome humorously jabs her finger at his chest, “That is not my fault that I missed it. If you can recall, I was being held underground!”

 

Logan gives Kagome a poorly faked innocent smile, “Regardless of the circumstances, a los is a loss. You owe me a date.”

 

Sighing in defeat, Kagome reluctantly agrees. “Fine, you win, happy?” Logan nods contently, “Yes I am.”

 

Kagome takes out a small pouch smelling strongly of herbs and pours its contents into a small bowl adding water into it to create a paste like substance. Using her fingers, Kagome smears the paste onto the wounds. The light feather touches sends tingling sensations across Logan's skin arousing him. After the paste is applied, Kagome wraps the wounds with clean bandages. Finishing wrapping the wounds on Logan's chest, Kagome wills herself to remove her hand from his body.

 

Before her hand can move away, a round hand gently grasps oh to hers keeping them on his chest. Pulling her closer, Logan presses Kagome closer to himself. Loosing his self control, Logan presses his lips against Kagome's in a passionate kiss. The sudden unexpected sensation sends Kagome into a dizzy disoriented state.

 

Realizing what is going on, Kagome pushes away and breathily states, “No, don't do this. I can't…” However, before she can finish her statement, Logan once again brings his lips to meet hers. All of her words and thoughts of protest are taken from her immediately as a warm tongue lips past her lips and into her mouth. As all coherent thoughts flees from her only focus on the sweet sensation of Logan's velvet tongue gliding across her own and all the sensation invoked by Logan's mouth against hers.

 

Minuets pass in a passionate frenzy with their lips connected until they finally break apart for air. Logan brushes his rough callous thumb across Kagome's slightly swollen lips and leans in for another taste. Franticly, Kagome pushes Logan away. “No, I can't. You will only end up hurt, every ends up getting hurt.”

 

Not explaining her words, Kagome flees the room leaving Logan in a hurt and confused state. Kagome rushes down the halls until she is a good distance away before stopping. Leaning against the wall to calm her racing heart, Kagome brings her fingers to touch her lips recalling the kiss. Forcefully pushing the haunting thoughts aside, Kagome tries to occupy herself with other matter and resume checking on the rest of the X-Team.

 

Later that evening a knock on the door alerts Kagome from her daze state from thinking about Logan. Opening the door, Jean greets Kagome politely. “I hope I am not disturbing you, but Xavier and Takaitaro called a mandatory staff meeting right now. I was told to come get you first, Mr. Takaitaro request to speak with you privately first.”

 

A confused look graces Kagome's features while pondering why Sesshoumaru wants to speak to her about this time. Slightly confused Kagome asks dumbly, “Uh… okay, where is Takaitaro now?”

 

“Oh Mr. Takaitaro is with the Professor right now. I still need to get everyone else so just head over there. I will see you then,” Jean answers.

 

Arriving at the office Kagome knocks on the wooden doors and enters the room. Seeing Sesshoumaru there, Kagome greets him and the Professor. “Good evening Professor Xavier, Good evening Sesshou. You wanted to speak with me?”

 

Sesshoumaru nods affirmatively and looks to the Professor. “Excuse us for a minute Xavier,” Sesshoumaru says while leading Kagome into the empty adjoining room. When they are finally alone Sesshoumaru announces, “We are going to tell them.”

 

Kagome instantly understand what he is referring to and panics screaming franticly, “What! No, we cannot tell them. No one else needs to know. No one else needs to get involved with the Shikon Jewel. They will all just end up hurt or worse dead, everyone that gets involved gets hurt at the end.”

 

“We do not have a choice on this matter. With Mouryoumaru here we need to inform them of what they are dealing with. They have a better chance of survival if they are well informed of the situation. They will me informed wither you want to or not. Be grateful I even considered tell you this before hand,” Sesshoumaru sternly states.

 

Kagome opens her mouth to argue but stops immediately at the sight of the serious look on Sesshoumaru's face. Sighing in defeat, “Fine,” Kagome says dejectedly.

 

“Good, the others are here,” Sesshoumaru says and returns to the office with Kagome reluctantly following behind.

 

In the office everyone gathers; Kurt, Hank, Remy, Rouge, Logan, Scott, Jean and Shippo are all there along with Xavier. Sesshoumaru leads Kagome to a seat in front of everyone. Getting everyone's attention Sesshoumaru begins. “You are all here this evening to be informed of what is going on. There will be things you may not accept and/or confuse you, but refrain from asking any questions and comments until we are finished explaining. To start things off we will reveal to you what Shippo and I truly are.”

 

Dropping the human illusion Sesshoumaru's demon attributes appears. Facial markings reveal themselves upon his face, fangs and claws appear and a white furry indescribable thing drape around his shoulder. Gasps of shock are let out in unison. Everyone is left speechless except Shippo and Kagome.

 

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AN: Well very sorry for the very late update. I honestly could not get my lazy ass to type up the chapter even though it was already finished on paper. Well I am very happy to say I have reached more than a 100 reviews for this story both on FF and on MM. Thanks to everyone who bothered to review. I really enjoy reading every one of your comments. Yes, even the ones that only repeatedly screams for me to update. It was really hard for me to decide where I want to end the chapter. At the end, I decided to leave you hanging for the explanations and the reactions for the next chapter. Next chapter will be titled, “The Truth Is Out and Two Wolves Is a Crowd.” He He He … can you guess what I going to happen?