InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Gold Manacles ❯ Big Trouble ( Chapter 2 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Sesshoumaru and InuYasha are both joined by the wrist.

Kagome and the others try coming up with ways to break them free of the bond.

But does anything work? Or would they have to spend the rest of their lives TO-GETH-ER?

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Adventure / Comedy | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 04.13.2005 | Pages: 5 | Words: 9.1K | Visits: 264 | Status: Work In Progress

Kagome heard Shippo's voice calling her from outside. Kaede decided to look out, announcing their arrival. Shippo came running in, anxious to tell Kagome about the adventure.

& nbsp; “Kagome, Kagome, you will never believe this.”

Miroku entered after Shippo with a big smile and greeted everyone.

& nbsp; “My, my, what a day.”

& nbsp; “Did you confront the Tenyo?” Sango interrogated.

& nbsp; “That we did, and what a sight, so celestial.”

& nbsp; “I did not ask you if she was beautiful!”

Miroku stepped back just in case Sango tossed her weapon at him.

& nbsp; “Where's Inuyasha?” Kagome asked a bit annoyed.

& nbsp; “Um well, there is a slight problem.”

Kagome did not like the sound of “slight problem”. She got up and tugged on Miroku.

& nbsp; “Where is he? Is he hurt?”

& nbsp; “No, no worry there. He is fine. He is right outside.”

Kagome rushed to the door while Sango continued the interrogation.

& nbsp; “So, were you able to get the manacles?”

& nbsp; “Oh yeah, matter of fact, why don't you look for yourself?”

Sango joined Kagome at the door and could only observe her blank expression.

& nbsp; “Kagome, what's wrong?”

Sango looked to where Inuyasha was and immediately, amazement over took her. Miroku was behind them and sighed, “Like I said, we have a slight problem.”

They could hear Inuyasha's big mouth yapping in discontent. Walking towards them was Inuyasha bounded by a manacle on his left wrist, and Sesshoumaru bounded by the other manacle on the only useful arm he had.

& nbsp; “Hurry up! Walk faster, you moron!” Inuyusha pulled on the manacle trying to tug Sesshoumaru.

& nbsp; “I was not the “moron” that stole the manacles from a Tenyo.”

Both of them began to pull at one another at the hill's summit. Kagome was getting irritated when she called to Inuyasha. He looked at her from the distance, “Kagome!”

She took a deep breath, “SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT!”

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& nbsp; When Inuyasha finally came to, he found himself lying on the floor in Kaede's hut. What a headache he had, no, his whole body was agony. He sat up and found Sesshoumaru lying next to him, along with Jaken and Rin who were trying to wake him up. He finally opened his eyes, obviously feeling a bit of discomfort.

& nbsp; “I am so sorry, that was uncalled for.”

Inuyasha could hear Kagome's apologetic voice. He rubbed his head and turned his attention towards her. He was about to say that it was okay when he noticed that she was not apologizing to him.

& nbsp; “What's the big idea!” Inuyasha was furious.

& nbsp; “Oh, you're awake.” She responded indifferently.

& nbsp; “Why the hell are you apologizing to him! I am the one that…” Inuyasha suddenly remember he went rolling down the hill taking Sesshoumaru along with him. He also remembered Sesshoumaru landing on him at the bottom. “but still, I am the one that got hurt!”

& nbsp; “Yes, and you were the jackass that dragged him along!” Kagome answered back.

& nbsp; “Yeah well he didn't have to be there, now did he, then again how would you know?”

& nbsp; “Miroku and Shippo filled in the details! Honestly Inuyasha, what were you thinking?

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru sat up grunting, “I do not need a woman to defend me, much less a human.” He rose with difficulty.

& nbsp; “Sesshoumaru-sama” Kagome tried to help him but he refused.

& nbsp; “I do not need the aid of a mere human.”

& nbsp; Kagome felt a bit offended, yet understood the situation she had placed Sesshoumaru in. Inuyasha pouted at seeing how Kagome was more attentive to his brother than to himself.

& nbsp; “It wasn't my fault he was there. Any how, what were you doing there?”

& nbsp; “I need not answer any of your questions, Inuyasha.” His brother responded without care.

& nbsp; Kagome sat in front of Inuyasha with a displeased face. He looked up at her and felt a bit nervous. “What?”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, did the Tenyo give you those manacles?”

& nbsp; “Humph!”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, answer me. Look me in the eye and tell me you at least asked for them first.”

Inuyasha did not dare look at her, yet he responded egotistically. “I took what I knew she wouldn't give me.”

& nbsp; “How could you, Inuyasha, you placed us in unnecessary danger!” Shippo nosed in.

& nbsp; “Danger huh? You and Miroku hid behind a tree as I last remember.”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha don't take it out on him, what you did was wrong!” Kagome reprimanded. Inuyasha felt ashamed and told Kagome she didn't have to be so rough on him.

& nbsp; “It does not matter now.” Kaede along with Sango brought in food and tea for the injured. A bowl was presented in front of Sesshoumaru who did not seem delighted to be there.

& nbsp; “I do not eat human food, old lady.” He responded declining the food.

& nbsp; “Well if you do not eat you will lose strength. You are in a tight situation to be demanding things, I suggest you adjust yourself for the time being. Besides, the food I have prepared is special for healing you faster.”

Reluctantly, Sesshoumaru was about to dig in when suddenly he felt his arm being yanked away from him. He looked at Inuyasha eating with his left arm.

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, since when do you eat with your left arm?” Kagome knew he was doing it on purpose.

& nbsp; “I want to eat first, so then I can regain my strength and break these manacles.”

& nbsp; “Yes, well you can use your other arm, the one you always use.”

& nbsp; “But I want to use this one!” He continued to eat and did not mind Kagome anymore.

& nbsp; “Fine then!” She stood up and proceeded to help Sesshoumaru eat his food.

& nbsp; “What are you doing woman?”

& nbsp; “I am going to help you eat.”

Inuyasha felt jealousy crawling up his spine. Yet continued to eat as before.

& nbsp; “I do not need your assistance, I am capable of feeding myself.”

& nbsp; “With what other arm?” Kagome tried to convince him.

& nbsp; “I'll feed Sesshoumaru-sama.” Rin volunteered.

& nbsp; “No thank you, Rin.” Sesshoumaru gestured for them to back off, which they did not knowing why. “Inuyasha, use your other arm.”

Inuyasha just looked at him briefly and responded with a, “No way!”

Sesshoumaru rested his arm placing it closer to Inuyasha, without warning, he jerked the manacle very hard flinging Inuyasha with his food to his opposite side. He then flung him back ignoring his little brother's cry for help. With Inuyasha immobilized, Sesshoumaru picked up the chopsticks and proceeded to eat and drink.

& nbsp; Miroku entered shortly afterwards and noticed the shocked faces. “What happened here?” He saw food scattered on the walls, which Shippo and Kagome were cleaning up. Kaede just shook her head while Inuyasha laid flat on his face. Sango approached Miroku and whispered to him “Inuyasha was asking for it.”

& nbsp; “Well then,” Miroku answered, “give me the details later.”

Jaken and Rin looked concerned not knowing what to expect from their master. Sesshoumaru, on the other hand, continued to consume without worry. The lady was right, the food and drink made him feel better. Kaede sat down in front of the two and ordered Inuyasha to sit up. Inuyasha did so rubbing his head and complaining a bit. Kaede was kind enough to present him with another batch of food, which he quietly yet frustratingly began to consume using the hand he had free.

& nbsp; “Now then,” Kaede began to speak, “Listen you two, I am aware you do not get along, but I will not allow you two to trash my place. You are both in a tight situation, which needs to be resolved.”

& nbsp; “Tell me something I do not know already, old lady.” Sesshoumaru looked Kaede directly in the eye.

Inuyasha was still upset when he felt a nice cool cloth on his forehead. He looked up, to his heart's content it was Kagome.

& nbsp; “Does it hurt Inuyasha?” She said with a sweeter than before tone.

Inuyasha felt like butter at once. He knew he was being a brat, yet Kagome's kindness made him forget of any anger he had. To Kagome he looked like a homeless lonesome puppy. “Ka, Kagome I.”

& nbsp; “It's okay Inuyasha, you had a rough day. Now we just have to figure out how to remove those manacles. Kaede-sama, do you know any possible way?”

& nbsp; “I was getting to that.”

& nbsp; “Then there is a way?” Inuyasha was eager.

& nbsp; “I have a friend that knows a lot about Tenyos, she is considered an expert. I will go to her and ask if there is any solution.”

& nbsp; “If? I don't like the way you say if.” Inuyasha seemed skeptical.

& nbsp; “Inuyasha wouldn't be in this mess if he weren't such a dumb mutt.” Shippo butted in.

Inuyasha's instant reaction was to bong him on the head, causing Shippo to cry, making Kagome scold at him for hitting Shippo.

& nbsp; “How long will this take?” Sesshoumaru spoke up again, everyone became silent.

& nbsp; “Well, I will be back from two to three days.” Kaede answered.

The others reacted surprised mainly because they did not know what to expect from the two brothers for two days.

& nbsp; “Are you nuts, old hag? I can't stand being constrained to him for that long!”

& nbsp; “Do you have any other suggestion, Inuyasha?”

The Hanyou was silenced. He knew he had no choice but to agree. Sesshoumaru rose from his place forcing Inuyasha to stand as well.

& nbsp; “What do you think you are doing!” Inuyasha tried pulling down using his weight.

& nbsp; “I agreed only to come here, not to stay.”

& nbsp; “Where will you go? Remember, you will have to take Inuyasha along with you and as I see it you are in a disadvantage, you would be safer here for the time being.” Kaede figured Sesshoumaru would see eye to eye with her logic.

& nbsp; “Besides,” Miroku added, “The threat from before still stands.”

Sesshoumaru flinched but otherwise settled, “Very well, old Lady, I will wait until you come back, but if there is no solution then we will play by my rules.”

& nbsp; “Agreed.” Kaede picked up a couple of things and headed out the door with Sango who had offered Kirara as a faster means of transportation. Kagome

stepped up to Miroku and could not resist asking what threat he was talking about. Miroku smiled, “Ah yes, well Sesshoumaru had refused to come here so I threaten him with being swallowed by my kazana.”

& nbsp; “Well that explains a lot.”

Shippo walked up to Kagome and Miroku wondering what was to be done with the “confined ones”. Sango reappeared at the door suggesting that they try all they could to break off the manacles.

Miroku turned to the brothers, “Did you hear that? We are going to try breaking those manacles, any complaints from the both of you and I will unleash kazana!”

Sesshoumaru headed towards their direction, but stopped once he felt that Inuyasha refused to budge.

& nbsp; “I did not consent yet and you are already heading out the door. Besides what can they do?”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, stop being a pest unless you prefer to stay like this forever.” He held up the manacles emphasizing his point.

& nbsp; “Sesshoumaru is right, we have to at least try.” Sango said rather convincingly.

& nbsp; “What do you have in mind, woman?” Sesshoumaru said with his usual tonality.

& nbsp; “My weapon is strong enough to break anything as hard as metal.”

& nbsp; “Fine! But I walk up front!” Inuyasha tried to but Sesshoumaru jerked him down hard.

& nbsp; “Very well, woman, we will try your way.” Sesshoumaru said this with little confidence in his mind. He knew that the forces of the manacles were far too powerful, especially if it came from a Tenyo.

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& nbsp; The first couple attempts resulted in failure. They tried placing the manacles against a tree with Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru at opposite ends. Unfortunately, the only thing Sango's weapon managed to do was knock down the 200-year-old tree. Then they tried against a big bolder, which only managed to split the rock in two as well as Sango's weapon. She picked up the two pieces of her weapon and sighed, it would need major repair. As for the manacles, they remained intact without a scratch. Shippo's foxfire could not do the job and Kagome tried with her arrows but they just bounced right off. At some point Inuyasha threaten to use Tetsusaiga in order to cut Seshoumaru's only arm off but the others intervened. The fruitless day had come to an end with a very disappointed Inuyasha and an indifferent Sesshoumaru. Kagome figured that tomorrow would be another day, they needed to eat and rest. The sleeping arrangements were a bit crowded yet comfortable for all accept Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru.

& nbsp; The following morning, everyone arose early mainly because Inuyasha started to yap and complain, but it was better to get things over with. Rin and Shippo were playing near the brothers who seemed as annoyed as ever due to the presence of one another. Miroku was trying a couple of his prayers to break the manacles but nothing worked so far. Inuyasha started to scratch his neck like a dog, removing a couple of unwanted things.

& nbsp; “Will you stop that?” Sesshoumaru tugged.

& nbsp; “What's it to you?”

& nbsp; “You are getting stuff all over me.”

& nbsp; “Oh, well, why didn't you say so?”

Inuyasha began to scratch even harder. Sesshoumaru could now see particles flying about.

& nbsp; “Do you not bathe?” &n bsp; Sesshoumaru was obviously getting irritated.

& nbsp; “Whenever I can, perhaps twice a week.”

With this said Sesshoumaru got up pulling Inuyasha with him.

& nbsp; “Your stench is getting to me. Monk, stop your prayers, they are useless against a divine weapon.”

Miroku stepped out of the way and observed how Sesshoumaru forced Inuyasha to walk. He walked until he saw Kagome who was doing chores along with Sango.

& nbsp; “I walk when I want to walk!” It was useless for Inuyasha to protest considering that his brother was much more stronger than him.

& nbsp; “Woman, are there any hot springs near by?” Sesshoumaru's figure was an imposing one. Kagome thought for a moment before speaking. “Yes, not far from here.”

Sesshoumaru followed the direction she pointed towards.

& nbsp; “Hey! Wait, stop pulling me! Why do you want to go to the hot springs?”

& nbsp; “Is it not obvious, with your stench you can wake up the dead. I am amazed your woman has not complained about it.”

Kagome blushed at the comment while Inuyasha denied Kagome was his woman. Rin and Jaken were about to follow when Sesshoumaru ordered them to stay. Kagome and Sango just stood there amazed. “Well, perhaps they will bond.” Kagome suggested.

“More than they already are?” Sango couldn't help but doubt that possibility.

& nbsp; Inuyasha was still pulling and resisting by the time they got to the springs.

& nbsp; “This is just like you, to pull off something like this while we are in this condition! Can't you wait a couple of days more to bathe!”

& nbsp; “Who said I was going to bathe?” Sesshoumaru unexpectedly grabbed Inuyasha and submerged him under water like a wash cloth. Inuyasha tried to come up for air but it was useless. Every time he did, Sesshoumaru would push him back in.

& nbsp; “If you are going to be close to me you best smell good.”

Kagome was a bit worried since they were taking a bit too long and just like Sango mentioned, she really doubted that there was any brotherly bonding. Shippo and Rin came announcing that Kaede had arrived.

& nbsp; “We need to go get Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru.”

& nbsp; “I will go get them.” Jaken volunteered.

They all sat around waiting to hear what Kaede had to say. Inuyasha was impatient and Sesshoumaru suspected bad news.

& nbsp; “My friend is very knowledgeable in her field, yet very wise as well.”

& nbsp; “Get to the point, hag! Achoo!” Inuyasha let out a sneeze.

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, you should have not confronted the Tenyo.”

& nbsp; “What did your friend say, old woman?” Sesshoumaru insisted calmly.

Kaede sipped her tea as the others waited for her reply. “Only a Tenyo can remove those manacles. Meaning you better go apologize to her.”

& nbsp; “What the hell? What's that suppose to mean, hag? That, that,” he tried to hold in his urges, “is no solution!”

Shippo nudged at Kagome pointing at the puddle around Inuyasha.

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, as far as I am concerned you are lucky to be alive!”

Inuyasha was stunned, what did she mean by that?

& nbsp; “The Tenyo you confronted was given those manacles to protect the confidence of Kami himself, which means that she is not one to mess with.”

& nbsp; “Indeed,” Miroku added, “With a beauty like that, one must take precautions.”

Sango bit hard on the cracker she was eating, which indicated to Miroku to watch what he was saying.

& nbsp; “You are nuts if you think I am going to apologize to that woman!”

& nbsp; “Inuyasha, you stole those manacles, I suggest you do what Kaede says. Say sorry and return them. By the way, why are you wet?” Kagome wondered as well as the others who did not dare ask fearing Sesshoumaru had much to do with it. Inuyashe simple ignored Kagome's inquiries and continued to rant on.

& nbsp; “With these manacles we could stop Naraku, I can't return them!”

& nbsp; “So that is what you wanted them for.” Sesshoumaru stood up as the others observed. “Well, old Lady, I consented to stay until you came back, now it is my turn.”

& nbsp; “Hey, where are we going?”

& nbsp; “That is for me to know, you just follow. Jaken, Rin, time to go.” They followed Sesshoumaru out the door, Inuyasha simply had no choice.

& nbsp; “Wait!” Kagome called out and rushed to Inuyasha.

& nbsp; “Kagome.”

& nbsp; “Just go along peacefully, I will be waiting for you until you come back.”

Inuyasha was touched and wanted to embrace her but saw it impossible for the obvious reasons. “I'll be back in no time Kagome, you can be sure of that.”

& nbsp; “Only a weakling would offer a human explanations.”

Inuyasha was bothered by the comment, “Weakling, I am not the one with one arm, let's go.” They walked off, Kagome could only contemplate the possibility of the two getting along.

& nbsp; “Was that wise, Kagome, perhaps we should follow.” Miroku suggested.

& nbsp; “No, I know in my heart that Inuyasha will be alright.”

& nbsp; “Hummm but if my suspicions are correct, it seems to me that Sesshoumaru tried to drown him.”

& nbsp; They all just stared at each other for a moment and gulped down a synchronized mouth full of air.

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& nbsp; “Hey, Moron, are we there, yet!” Bellowed Inuyasha, tugging hard on the chains to force his brother to stop. Sesshoumaru ignored him completely. “Hey, Stupid! I'm talking to you!” Sesshoumaru still did not flinch. Inuyasha still fought to stop. He even used his own weight to anchor them to the spot but found himself being dragged on his knees. Rin and Jaken shook their heads in dismay at the display before them. They were too deep in the forest for anybody to answer to Inuyasha's cries for help while he was being hauled against the earth.

& nbsp; Irritated by the added weight on his arm, Sesshoumaru stopped, giving Inuyasha sufficient chance to collect himself off the ground. Inuyasha wasted no time to spring to his feet. Using his free hand, he dusted himself off. He was going to need another bath as soon as they got to wherever the hell they were supposed to get to.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru waited patiently for his brother to compose himself, gathering what dignity he had left. It had been what seemed like ages, since they left the village. They would have arrived to their destination much earlier if it were not for the half-breed constantly complaining and struggling.

& nbsp; “It's about time you stopped! My feet are killing me and it's been two hours since we left!”

& nbsp; “Three hours.” Sesshoumaru corrected.

& nbsp; “Great! I don't know how much more of this I can take! Where the hell are we going, anyway! Because I'm not budging until I at least know where we're headed!” Inuyasha pouted, demanding to know.

& nbsp; “Silence! You are in no position to demand anything.” Sesshoumaru pointed out to him, making it clear to Inuyasha that he was already irritated with his constant bawling.

& nbsp; “Heh! I'm in no position! Well, I'm not the one with only an arm!”

& nbsp; “I have you to thank .”

& nbsp; “Admit it, without me, you are useless! If I wanted to, I could slice to shreds and there ain't a damn thing you can do about it `cause your defenseless! What do you have to say about that!” Inuyasha challenged him face to face.

& nbsp; Sesshoumaru glared at him, sneering. A pair of golden eyes met another pair of golden eyes. Without as much of a warning, Sesshoumaru delivered a powerful head-butt, rendering Inuyasha unconscious.

& nbsp; “Jaken!”

& nbsp; “Yes, Me Lord!” The little toad yokai scurried before his master.

& nbsp; “Go ahead to the palace and tell my sisters I will be arriving shortly.”

& nbsp; “Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama!” Jaken bowed.

& nbsp; “Take Un and An with you.” He ordered.

& nbsp; “Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama!”

& nbsp; The little demon wasted no time and left on the dragon in direction of the palace, which was not that much further. Before Sesshoumaru continued, he coolly accommodated his kimono as best he could. Then, he took hold of Inuyasha's bounded wrist and started dragging his seemingly lifeless body above dirt and rock. Rin watched all this with amazement. She quickly noticed the beginnings of a large bump forming on the hanyou's forehead.

& nbsp; Rin ran to catch up with her silver-haired master. Since Jaken took the two-headed dragon with him, she had no way to rest her tired feet. She kept staring down on Inuyasha's form. Suddenly, an idea popped in her head. She then decided to climb up onto the hanyou's belly and ride the rest of the way through.

& nbsp; Before Rin could begin enjoying the ride, Sesshoumaru stopped in his tracks.

& nbsp; “Rin, don't add more weight.”

& nbsp; Rin smiled with mischief splayed across her face.

& nbsp;