InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Impossible Mission ❯ Expect the Unexpected ( Chapter 21 )

Chapter 21: Expect the Unexpected

 

Kagome looked down at the red headed boy and stroked his head. He was so cute. “Um, Kagome, I should warn you that I have trouble keeping my transformation for a long time. I might turn back into a demon.” He mentioned. “Oh, come to think of it you have accidently transformed in front of me. How long are your transformations?” She asked. Shippo folded his arms and pondered. “I'm not sure, it could happen in 15 minutes or 20 and it also depends on the situation I'm in, if I'm in stressful situations my mind becomes clouded and I can't concentrate so I transform back.” “Oh boy.” Kagome commented. “20 minutes isn't long, especially when we'll be eating supper together.”

 

“Kagome, suppers ready come on down.” She heard her grandpa shout. “Okay.” She responded. She turned back to the boy and shrugged. “Come on, my idea just might work, lets go.” Kagome opened her door and snuck the boy down the hall till she got to a door and knocked. “Hey, Souta, are you in there?” She had hoped he hadn't run down already. “Yeah, what is it I'm in the middle of tough battle?” He responded. Kagome opened his door without his consult and closed it behind her and the kit that hid behind her legs. “Hey, you should have asked before entering like that, you just made me lose the match.” He grumbled. “Who cares about that you can always redo it, now, I need your help.” She replied. “What for?” He wondered facing her while seated on the floor.

 

Kagome motioned to something behind her and the boy poked his head out from behind her legs. Souta relaxed when he saw the shy boy creep out away from her legs and bowed. “Who is that?” He asked. “Souta, this Shippo, I met him a while back, the problem is that he has nowhere else to stay. So can you please say to mom and gramps that he's your friend?” She pleaded. “Not that I mind, but why do I have to say he's my friend?” “Souta, I'm 16 telling my mom I'm friends with a 9 or 10 yr old is a bit strange.” She answered. “I guess you're right.” Souta got up and walked over to Shippo. “Hi.” Shippo waved. “Hi, Shippo. Now we're friends.” Souta smiled and shook his hand. Shippo gave back the same smile. Kagome was happy that two got along so quickly.

 

“Kagome, Souta, we're all waiting for you down here.” Their mother called. “Oh!” The two snapped to and got ready to go downstairs. “Souta, there's also something about Shippo you should know.” Kagome started. “Can't we discuss this later, I'm hungry. He'll tell me anyway, right?” Souta responded looking at him. Shippo nodded. “Good, then let's go.” He exclaimed, grabbing Shippo's hand and guiding down the stairs rapidly. Kagome stood at the top of the stairs and took a deep breath. “Oh, I hope this goes well.”

 

The three made it to the table and seated themselves, Shippo between both Kagome and Souta. “Well it's about time you two made it, what was keeping you?” Their mother wondered then noticed the extra head. “Oh and who is this, I didn't know we had visitors?” Kagome coughed alerting Souta it was his cue. “Oh, sorry mom, this is Shippo a new friend from school, I forgot to tell you.” He presented and Shippo bowed apologizing as well. “That's alright, luckily I made extra tonight. It's very nice to meet you Shippo.” Ms. Higurashi smiled. Shippo nodded with a blush.

Everyone was served and began to eat quietly until her mother spoke up once again. “So how were you feeling today?” Referring to Kagome. “Oh I was fine and I`m feeling much better now. I suppose it's because I didn't get enough sleep last night. I'll go to bed earlier. Not really I need to add some finishing touches on the costume and I don't know how long it will take.” “Yes indeed, your school dance is tomorrow and I don't think you'd want to miss that out of fatigued.” Her mother agreed. “Yeah,” Kagome nodded.

 

Kagome peeked over to Shippo and watched as he ate like he hadn`t had a decent meal for awhile. “Considering he's been living by himself, what has he been eating and how long has it been since he's been alone?” Shippo sensed her stare, looked up at her and smiled. Kagome blinked then smiled. Shippo turned back to his plate and continued. “My Shippo you have quite the appetite.” Ms. Higurashi giggled. Shippo had cleaned his plate and faced Kagome's mother, looked around at everyone else's half done plate and blushed. “I'm sorry.” He bowed hiding his face. “There's no need to be sorry, if you want more you're free to have.” She responded. “Yeah, Shippo eat as much as you want we don't mind.” Kagome agreed. He looked back up at her. “Here let me fix another plate for you.” Shippo just stared. “No, I'm fine really, ate enough, thanks.” He reassured. “Okay, let me take your plate then,” “Oh take mine too please?” Souta grinned holding out his cleaned plate. “Why don't you take it yourself?” She frowned. “But, Kagome, I can't leave my `friend' in order to do the dishes.” He teased unnoticed by the parents. Kagome gave a phoney smile and trudged away with both plates leaving Souta with a bigger grin and Shippo alone with the family. “So how long have you and Souta known each other?” Ms. Higurashi asked. The two looked at each trying to find out an answer. “Uh…well we've—been friends for—since the beginning of the year.” Shippo replied. “Yeah,” Souta nodded. “That's nice to hear, Souta usually brings his new friends over for dinner a lot earlier.” Their grandfather mentioned. “Oh that's because he gets nervous visiting new families.” Souta defended. Shippo nodded then he felt a twinge and realised his tail. “Oh no I'm transforming back, I gotta get out of here.”

 

They noticed him fidgeting uncontrollably. “There's no need to be so nervous dear, we are very nice.” She reassured. “Huh? Oh no it's not that I'm uh… going to help Kagome in the kitchen.” He responded standing up and walking backwards. “That's very sweet of you, but there's no need—” But he was gone. “He's a strange little boy.” She commented; Souta shrugged.

 

Kagome had just finished the plates and dried them off when Shippo slid in as his kitsune form. “Kagome!” He called. She turned around and faced the kit and gasped nearly dropping the plate, but she caught it. “Shippo, you changed, did the others see you?” She asked placing the plate on the counter and running over to him. “No, I got away on time.” He answered. “Oh good, sorry for leaving you alone back there.” “It's okay, you're family's really nice, I haven't felt this welcomed in a long time.” He smiled. “Oh Shippo…” “Shippo?” A voice repeated. “The little guy sitting in your lap is Shippo?” The two of them looked up to see Souta at the corner of the kitchen. Kagome stood up and nodded. “This is what I wanted to tell you before; you have to keep it a secret from mom and gramps, for now at least.” Souta ran over to them with a large grin. “You should have said it from beginning when we introduced ourselves. What is he?” “He's—” “A fox demon.” Shippo answered before she could. “A fox demon?” He repeated. “Cool.” Souta beamed. “Cool, he thinks I'm cool. Something's just with this family this is the second person who hasn't freaked out or made fun of me on the spot. I think I am going to like it here.” Shippo smiled wagging his tail. Kagome seemed like she read his mind and held him closer. “Poor Shippo, he must have been so tormented.”

 

Later~

 

Shippo was playing with Souta in his bedroom leaving Kagome to work on her costume in peace. She was ironing, sewing and gluing without a moment's rest. “I want to have this done not half done; it's taking longer than I thought.” She spoke rubbing her forehead. “What time is it?” She turned to the night table where her alarm clock was and sighed. “Already 9:30, oh I have to tell Shippo to pretend to leave; it's late for someone his age.” She got up but paused at the door when she heard her mom talking with Shippo. “Not that I mind, Souta, but when is Shippo leaving? You both have school tomorrow and it's getting late.” Their mother mentioned. Kagome cracked her door open just enough to see them; Souta noticed her and glanced at her. “I know that's the problem—mom can Shippo sleepover tonight, I forgot to ask you.” Souta replied, getting a good reaction from Kagome. “Of course, I just wish I knew earlier, so I could set up the guest room.” She answered. Kagome waved her hands to tell her don't. “It's okay mom, Shippo and I will sleep in the same room,” he leaned forward and whispered. “He's afraid of being alone.” “Oh, okay then, but promise me you won't fool around all night.” “We won't.” He promised saluting her. She nodded and walked off.

 

Kagome stepped out of her room and winked. “Thank you, Souta.” “Yeah, yeah, but we can't keep this secret for too long, mom's gonna get suspicious, you know how she is.” He reminded. “Oh I know, that's why I trust you to watch Shippo as much as you can. You two really get to bed soon, mom will check back on you.” “Right.” Then they entered their rooms.

 

Kagome looked over her costume it was getting there, but still needed work so she sighed. “Am I ever gonna get this done?” Before she walked to the table she turned on the radio. Satisfied with the channel she went back to the table and got to it. She pulled thread through the bottom humming to the tune soon quietly singing the lyrics to “She Wolf” from Shakira. Kagome had a knack of singing English songs in the right accent too and of course understanding the meaning of the song. It wasn't too long until the song switched to “Nobody” by the Wonder Girls. “Man, this song is so overplayed nowadays; it's even gotten to the Americans.” Although she said that, she was quietly repeating the chorus. Kagome was done sewing the extra pieces, stood up and slipped into the costume. She moved over to the mirror and took a long look soon she smiled in content. “It's great, now to finish off the crown then I'm done, yay!” She glanced at the time once more, “10:49, meh, I don't think I should force myself to finish it tonight, it's not that much. I want enough rest for tomorrow, it's gonna be a long day.” She yawned. She stepped out of the costume and hung it behind her bedroom door, grabbed her nightwear and headed out for the bathroom.

Once the tub was filled, she tied her up and stepped in the warm drink, therefore leaning her back against the tub. A content sigh erupted as the water warmed hit her cold flesh and she closed her eyes to sink in more. Once she did she saw `him' flash past her and she gasped in shock fluttering her eyes open. She sat up and clutched her knees to her chest. “Tomorrow's Halloween, anything can happen. Everyone can dress up as anyone, who's to say he won't show up, he could be standing right in front of me and I won't know. But it doesn't matter masked or not, I don't even know how or what he looks like.” She was feeling so cold, not even the warm water could heat up the chill she suddenly felt. “What am I going to do? I can't believe it came to me now, how come I've never thought of it before?” “Don't worry Kagome, I'll protect you.” “Huh?” She looked around for the voice, but realised it was just her thinking about Inu-yasha. “Inu-yasha… he promised to look after me and he's been doing a hell of a good job at it. He saved me from those dogs last night and many other times. But could he really defend me from this nightmare? No I can't start doubting him now; he's the only one I trust who can. I still don't want him to get hurt in order to protect me, how would he think I'd feel after? Not only that, why does he want to risk his life to save me? We haven't known each other long, long enough for him to protect me so diligently.” Kagome settled down once more and looked up to the ceiling. “Oh Inu-yasha, just who are you?”

 

Kagome was out, drying off and dressing into her pjs, she often did it in the bathroom so she didn't feel watched by her stalker. After that she washed and brushed her teeth then finally headed to bed. Before that she tiptoed to her brother's room and took a peek inside. Both her brother and Shippo were fast asleep. Shippo was covered up to his neck so his small body wasn't revealed. Kagome gave one satisfied smile and trudged to her room. As soon as she entered, she closed the door and dropped into her warm and comfy bed. She turned on her back looking up at the ceiling again. “Oh I just pray to God, tomorrow's gonna be okay.” Finally relaxed and ready to sleep she turned over, shut off her light and waited till sleep took over. She closed her eyes to help. Unnoticed by Kagome, a dark figure walked over to her side and looked down at her with a crooked smile. “Pray all you want Kagome, nothing's gonna keep me from you.” Kagome sensed a presence over her and opened her eyes and was met with a dark smirk, she gasped. “Hello, Kagome,” He chuckled. She was about to let out a loud scream, but he held her mouth shut with his huge hands and soon she began to struggle under his grip. “Come now, don't be like that, I'll take very good care of you.”

 

Kagome shot up gasping for air and looked around frantically. She searched for the lamp and switched it on, looking around once more. Nothing was in her room, just her costume hanging on the door. “Oh my God, not another one,” She whimpered turning to her clock which read 11:42 “Gees, not even an hour and he gets to me in my sleep.” She turned to gaze outside the window, but there was nothing there. Catching her breath she relaxed her back against the wall and clutched her knees. “I can't sleep, I'm afraid to, I don't want to see him again. What am I going to do?” She sobbed silently. She just sat there thinking and thinking and glanced to her cell phone then grabbed it. “Maybe, I should call Sango, although, I can't tell her the reason I'm upset and besides it's late she's probably asleep by now, lucky bum.” She plainly scrolled down the list of calls until she fell on Inu-yasha's call from this morning. “Inu-yasha…” Then she remembered him telling her, “If there are any problems any at all, you can call me whenever you like.” “Even though he said that, would he mind now?” She pondered on it for a bit, but pressed call anyway. “I can't believe I'm doing this, oh I hope he won't get mad.”

 

She put the phone to her ear and waited until the ringing silenced then she heard his voice and held her breath. “Hello?” She froze up and couldn't reply. “Hellooo? Who's calling me at like 12 in the morning? You're lucky I wasn't asleep, I would have been much angrier than I am about to be right now if you don't answer—” “Inu-yasha…” She finally spoke. “It's me…Kagome,” There was a pause and she continued. “Sorry for calling you this late, I hope you aren't mad.” “No, no it's okay, what's wrong? Are you alright?” He answered in question. “Yes I'm fine; I'm home, in my room and just can't get to sleep.” “Why can't you sleep?” Kagome squeezed the phone and her knees tightly. “I'm scared to…” “You're scared? Wh— is it because of—” “Mm hm,” She responded not wanting him to say it. “Oh, what happened?” He asked sternly. “I had a nightmare about him and he got me in my room.” She whimpered trying to keep her voice strong. There was another pause and she felt awkward. “Okay, I know it was a silly reason to call you this late, but I just needed to talk to someone until I felt ready to sleep again.” “No I don't find it silly at all, it's a very serious matter in fact, I'm glad you called me. Do you want me to come over there?” “You would? Even at this hour?” “Of course I would, I'm never too tired or lazy to do anything for you, Kagome.” He answered sincerely. “Inu-yasha… he would seriously do that for me?” “Do you want me to?” “N-no, it's fine, I just need to hear your—a voice right now.” She quickly corrected. “It's making me feel better already.” She smiled. “Alright, then I'll talk to you as long as you need.” “Thank you Inu-yasha…”

 

The two of them talked about tomorrow and things that happened in the past. Kagome would laugh at his jokes and reactions to certain things and she would hear his soft chuckle whenever she giggled. The two of the kept at it and time was going by, but it didn't bother either of them. Kagome had the courage to lie back down, but she was still talking, until a yawn escaped. “Oh, looks like someone's ready to sleep again.” He chuckled and Kagome returned it. “No, I was just exercising my mouth.” “Yeah, I think our mouths had enough exercise to last us a while after we've been squabbling for this long.” “Hehe, I just don't want to stop hearing your voice.” She admitted out of tiredness, she didn't even hold that back like she naturally would. “You like my voice?” “Mm hm, I like it a lot, it's soothing to my ears…” She expressed slowly. “Heh, Kagome, you're dreaming.” “Maybe I am, but I prefer this dream than the other…” She smiled and she heard him chuckle once more. “Inu-yasha…” “Yeah?” “I like you…I like you a lot…” She confessed with a giggle. Inu-yasha didn't make a sound, reason for that was because, he was blushing madly. “I like you too, Kagome…” “Good, I'm glad…” She yawned once more. “Keh, you really are dreaming aren't you? I hope you realise it isn't one.” He spoke, but there was no response. “Kagome?” He called, but nothing instead he was answered by her soft breathing and he smirked. “Goodnight Kagome…” He paused to listen to her slumber then slowly hung up. There was no way she would get another nightmare, she was already half dreaming about him anyway, and she was content.

Kagome woke up the next morning with a smile on her face. She stretched and got ready for school. Once she got out the bathroom she descended the stairs and headed to the kitchen. When she got there all she could do was stand frozen like a statue. Everyone was at the kitchen table served and eating breakfast, everyone meaning, her mom, Souta, her grandpa, Shippo and Inu-yasha. He was arguing with Shippo as usual, he had no clue Shippo was over. “You act like you know each other.” Souta commented. “Oh we met before, wasn't really a proper greeting.” Shippo replied. “Keh, I just want to know why he's here.” “He's here because I let him sleepover, he's my friend.” Souta replied. “Kagome!” Shippo squealed. All of them stopped talking and turned to her, making her flinch. “Hey, Kagome, I can tell you slept well.” Inu-yasha spoke and she blushed. “Uh…yeah, I did thanks.” She responded. Ms. Higurashi stared between the two and giggled. “Come on Kagome, dear, you're breakfast's going to get cold.” “Y-yeah.” She nodded and walked over to the stove, served herself and searched for a spot. “Well since I'm done, I'll go sweep the grounds.” Her grandfather stated, getting up and leaving a vacant seat beside Inu-yasha. “Of course he does.” Kagome grumbled, sat down and began eating. “Morning, Shippo, how are you this morning? How was the sleepover?” She asked. “It was fun, thanks, but now Souta and I gotta get going.” He replied nudging him. “Yeah,” Souta agreed. The two of them got up and carried their dishes to the sink. “Alright, mom, see you later.” Souta waved. “Have a good day you two.” She smiled.

 

Ms. Higurashi, Kadoka, was at the sink washing the dishes and slightly watched the two eat quietly. “My, why are you two so quiet this morning? Is it because I'm around, then I'll leave right away.” She stated. “Oh no, mom, no, it's okay, don't—” Kagome spoke trying to get her to stay, but she was gone. “Don't get carried away; don't want you arriving to school late.” She added then silence. The only sound made were the chopsticks scrapping the plate. Kagome cleared her throat and broke it. “So what brought you over this early?” Inu-yasha took a sip before answering. “Was checking up on you and I'm here to bring you to school.” “Check up on me?” She repeated. “Yeah,”

 

*Flashback*

 

Inu-yasha walked into her room and quietly closed the door. He had told Kadoka that he was heading to the bathroom, but it was lie. There she was sleeping soundly and still had her cell under her cheek. He smiled and walked over to her bed and took a long gaze at her. He then took her cell phone, closed it, and put it on her night stand and then kneeled. She was so beautiful; Inu-yasha didn't hold back and lightly stroked her soft cheek. Kagome made a small movement still in slumber; she placed her hand on his and rubbed it. His ears twitched and his cheeks heated up. “Damn, now what am I going to do?” He was afraid if he pulled his hand out she would wake up, but he found a way out and backed away. He turned away from her to snap himself out of it and inspected her room. He first checked the window. “Anyone would be able to sneak in this way.” He had to figure out how to make it open for her and closed from the outside. He grunted then turned to the door to head back out. He twisted the knob carefully and slid out of the room. Inu-yasha let out a deep breath and headed downstairs.

 

*End of flashback*

 

“You went into my room?” She frowned, understanding what he meant. “Ugh, I can't believe you, I was asleep and you could have done anything. Oh!” Inu-yasha glared. “What's that supposed to mean? You thought I was going to take advantage of you? Kagome I thought we've been through this, I thought I made it clear to you that I will never hurt you.” “I know, I know, I'm sorry, I can't help it.” She apologised. “You know you always act this way in the morning whenever I see you. In the morning you act like you have nothing to do with me yet later on during the day, you're the exact opposite.” He stated. “I do? I'm just not a morning person I guess. I apologise for offending you in any way then, you finished?” She asked, picking up his empty plate along with hers and carried them to the sink.

 

“Look okay,” She started not facing him. “I'm worried about you know who, you're with me morning, noon and night; wouldn't he know that there's something up?” She revealed. He was about to say something, but she added. “And don't tell me, not to worry, I have every right to be worried and scared.” “I think you're giving your stalker too much credit. I still can't see why you're doubting me.” He responded. Kagome zipped around not leaving the sink with a scowl. “Oh come on, Inu-yasha be real! What reason do you have to protect me like some sort of superhero; we haven't known each other that long. Why would you endanger your life for the sake of mine? No one's that perfect, you act like a character out of an action movie. I've been alone all this time and you suddenly come out of nowhere saving me whenever I'm in trouble like Tuxedo Mask from Sailor Moon.” She ranted wheezing. Finally she calmed down and spoke one more time, looking down. “It's just too good to be true.” It came out as whimper.

 

“Kagome…” Inu-yasha stood up and walked up to her. She met with his amber eyes and relaxed a little. “It's just…you know so much about me and I don't know a thing about you. So it scares me. Just who are you and why do you care about me so much?” She demanded politely. Inu-yasha placed a hand on her cheek. “Kagome I'm—” “No wonder I heard yelling, you two are still here? You better head to school now; I don't want to hear you getting a detention.” Kadoka spoke, startling them. “Oh it's already that time, we better get going, Inu-yasha.” Kagome reacted pushing him back and leaving his sight. Not a moment later and the two were out of the house. No one talked except for `heres' and `thanks.' They hopped on the motorcycle and headed off for school.

 

It was lunch time and Kagome was surrounded by all her friends and they were all talking about the dance later tonight. “I'm so excited; I got my costume ready oh I just can't wait.” Eri squealed. “I know me too; soon I get to miss the rest of school since I volunteered to help decorate the hall.” Ayumi noted. “Oh yeah? Do you think they'd mind if another one came?” Yuka spoke. “Yuka, I told you that if you were interested in decorating the hall to sign your name, but you never did, if you came along you're actually skipping school.” Ayumi replied making her pout. Eri giggled and faced Kagome. “How about you Kagome, are you all set for the dance tonight?” “Uh…yeah, can't wait.” She replied with a smile. “So um…” Yuka coughed. “Yeah?” “Has a certain one asked to escort you?” Kagome felt a blush spread across her face. “Huh?” “Don't play innocent, has Houjo asked you to the dance?” Yuka wondered. “O-oh, yes he did.” Kagome answered calming down. Her friends gasped. “Oh my God for real?! What did you say, you said yes of course? That's why you sound so nervous about the dance.” Yuka beamed. “Uh…no, I told him no, I explained why and he understood.” Said Kagome. All of them groaned and looked away from her. Eri reappeared in her face with a pout. “Kagome, how could you say no, I thought you liked Houjo? It better not be, because of that Inu-yasha.” “Uh…no, of course not, what makes you say that?” She stuttered. “One, you're stuttering two, he's always around you I'm surprised he's not with you now.” Eri answered.

 

That being said Kagome subconsciously began gazing around the school grounds not finding him. Where was he? “Oh why am I worrying about him for? I don't need to know where he is every five minutes.” Kagome snorted to herself folding her arms. Sango who was sitting with Miroku listening to the conversation couldn't help but wonder where Inu-yasha was and turned to ask Miroku, seeing that he knew whatever his friend did. “Hey, Miroku, you were with Inu-yasha before, do you know where he disappeared to?” She asked. Miroku turned to her and nodded. “Oh yeah, he has detention with Ms. Ikeda, remember yesterday?” Sango thought back to yesterday and remembered the little battle Inu-yasha had with Ms. Ikeda before the trip. “Oh true, I guess she was serious about those detentions.” “Ms. Ikeda never jokes, when she says you have a detention you have a detention.” Kagome spoke suddenly. Sango chuckled and faced her. “Kagome weren't you talking to the others, what made you decide to listen to our conversation instead?” Kagome flushed. “I was talking to the others, but once I heard his name my mind switched to Sango's.” Sango and Miroku laughed. “Gees, even by the sound of his name you're blushing.” Sango chuckled out loud. Kagome gasped. “Sango!”

 

-Detention Room

 

Inu-yasha was sitting in front of the class directly in front of the teacher. Of course he did not want sit in that spot, but he had no choice in the matter the teacher ordered it and he had to obey. “Damn, this is ridiculous, what the fuck am I doing sitting in detention when I should be sticking by Kagome's side? I didn't even get to at least sneak out her eyes were already daggering at me.” He thought with an inside growl. He turned to the window resting his cheek on his palm. “At least Miroku is there, but still I want to be the one there beside her. Who knows if Kouga comes along and attacks Kagome or even worse Kurasaki. No he wouldn't show up in front of Kagome not in front of so many people. But how do I know if he's not sitting beside her waiting until she was alone.” Inu-yasha began bouncing his knee in irritation.

 

“Inu-yasha, why do you enjoy wearing caps so much? I've never met a student who doesn't abide by the rules. Sometimes, well actually it always feels like you're hiding, like you're afraid to reveal something.” “Keh, does it matter?” He snorted. Ms. Ikeda stared for a moment then looked down at the sheets in front of her. “You know, a long time ago, I had very close friend, she was a great person, but a little weird herself.” The teacher randomly spoke. “Oh great, she's going to tell me her life story. It can't get worse than this.” He thought with a grumble still staring outside. “We've gone through so much together; we met during our early high school years. She always had a fascination with strange things--” A deep, annoyed sigh interrupted. “I'm sorry teach, but why are you reciting your life story, it doesn't have anything to do with school, detention or me?” He spoke now turning his head forward when she looked up at him. Ms. Ikeda took another strong look at him. “I'm getting there, it would be a total coincidence should it be true.” Inu-yasha raised an eyebrow. “Is what true?” Ms. Ikeda coughed and continued. “My young friend found a good man, but I could always sense something was weird with him. He just had this vibe, that didn't seem normal. I asked my friend about it, and she thought I was crazy, maybe I was, but I knew there was something she was hiding from me. A few years pass by I learn that her fiancée disappeared, and she turned out to be pregnant. In a depression state she told me everything that happened and everything about him, and I mean everything.” She paused. “I shouldn't be saying this, but she told me her late fiancée was a supernatural being. At that moment I couldn't believe her, nothing like that could exist in the world, but deep down I knew it was true.”

 

Inu-yasha still didn't see where this tied to him, but listened, the word supernatural caught his attention. “Nine months later her child was born, it was a boy and I was the first and the only one to see him completely. The baby boy had about the same features from his father and the shape of his face and eyes was like his mothers. He was so cute and innocent, even though he wasn't like any normal baby and giving him that was just as abnormal.” Ms. Ikeda laughed. “Like I said Izayoi was always a strange person herself, I guess she got what she wanted.” At that moment Inu-yasha's heart accelerated at that moment. “Did she just say Izayoi? No it absolutely can't be...she did say the son was different.” Ms. Ikeda didn't notice his reaction as she continued her story. “And can you believe what the son's name was, once you walked into my classroom and found out your name to be Inu-yasha, my mind was pondering hard on it. I had heard the name before, and it clicked today as I sit in front of you. It's the same name as Izayoi's child.”

 

Inu-yasha's breathing increased, he turned away to look somewhere else. Ms. Ikeda realised that immediately and smiled. “But it would be crazy to believe that the same boy would be you now would it, especially when such a name is rare to come by. Would you like to know what made the boy different from any other?” She peered. Inu-yasha's leg was bouncing up and down much faster than it has been and he didn't even take one glance at her, he could feel sweat form on his forehead. “He had these funny little white dog or cat-like ears right at the top of his head, I believed Izayoi once she revealed them. He was a half-demon.” As the teacher said that, his hidden ears twitched. Most of the evidence was there, Ms. Ikeda was friends with his mother, but just to certain he asked, “What happened to them after?”

 

The teacher was shocked that he actually posed a question, but looked back down sadly. “Sadly enough Izayoi and I gotten into a fight and haven't spoken to each other, as little years passed by her boy was growing up more quickly than the average child he was 3 and not only that he looked, but he was mentally like a 5 to 6 year old. I knew this stuff because I've bumped into them on occasions and once he spoke I couldn't believe it. I was in the Early Childhood program; studying to become a grade school teacher, yes eventually I turned into a high school teacher.” She added in. “Anyway, a few weeks later I got a call, and that call will stay in mind for the rest of my life. Izayoi was robbed and murdered by a young thief on a beach while her son was there.” Inu-yasha could tell she was hurt, by the way her voice changed. There was nothing left, it was a positive answer, and Ms. Ikeda was related to him, not by blood of course. No one else could imagine what it was like when he saw his mother die that day. He looked down as his bangs covered his eyes. “Do you know what happened to her son?” Ms. Ikeda shook her head. “Not so much, as a good friend I felt the urge to take him in and care for him as a favour, but it never worked out, I'm guessing he was sent to an orphanage and had hopefully found a nice family, but the way he was how could he?”

 

Inu-yasha re-called his old memories and went complete silence as did the teacher. She looked up at him once again and coughed. “When I re-called your name I thought about it for a moment, but it couldn't be, he couldn't already be in high school.” She then frowned curiously. “But I did mention in the story that the son was growing faster than the others, he could have been bumped up grades.” Inu-yasha gasped slightly looking to her. “And as I look at you now, your face resembles to that child, Inu-yasha are you—”

 

The first lunch bell rang cutting off the question Inuyasha knew she was getting at. He flew up from his desk and was heading out the door, but stopped. “Ms. Ikeda, if you were going to ask the question we both know we're looking for, I am not the child you're thinking of, good day to you.” He bowed and continued out the door. Ms. Ikeda took one long stare at the empty door and then giggled to herself. “Mystery still hides as to why you're wearing caps in school and everywhere you go then.”

 

Inuyasha walked down the hallway reflecting on what happened in detention. “Shit. What am I going to do now? If I know Ms. Ikeda she'd not believe the lie I told her and tease me, pretending to have believed me for example my damn cap. That doesn't make much sense, but it's something she would do.” He thought. “Hey Inu-yasha, how was detention with our history teacher?” Miroku casually asked coming over as the met at the lockers. “Scary.” He replied shivering. “She actually made you scared, she hasn't tried to pull moves on you has she?” “No, Miroku, can't you ever get your mind out of there?” Inu-yasha snorted. “I try, I try.” Miroku sighed. “Did anything happen out there?” He asked, thoughtfully changing the subject. “Nah, nothing but girl talk, like what'll happen at the dance later on tonight.” “The dance, right, almost forgot. I know I won't enjoy it, you know how much I don't like dances.” He groaned. “Yeah, but maybe it will be different.” Miroku shrugged. “How so?” Miroku looked at him. “Well Kagome's going to be there of course.”

 

This made Inu-yasha fumble as he was pulling out his books. Inu-yasha couldn't believe it his mind was so occupied with what happened in detention that Kagome wasn't in his mind much; which was a bad thing for him. “That damn teacher.” “Inu-yasha, you sure you're okay?” Miroku asked, shutting his locker. “I'm fine, let's go.” He replied closing his. Miroku didn't say another word as they left and headed to their final class.

 

School was over and Inuyasha was already giving Kagome a ride home. He didn't pay much attention in class as his mind was still stuck thinking about Ms. Ikeda. “I don't know what's going to happen in the future, I can't have Kagome and everyone else figure out what I really am. If they do, it will happen all over again.” He thought deeply pulling over as they reached the shrine. Kagome slid off and pulled the helmet off her head and it to him. There was silence and Kagome bit her lip. “Inu-yasha, I can't help but notice how quiet you've been after that detention. Did something happen to you? Was Ms. Ikeda hard on you?” She asked worriedly. Inu-yasha reacted to her voice and turned to her. “I'm making this too obvious indeed. No, I guess I'm just tired. That being said I should get going so I have enough energy for tonight.” He answered.

 

Kagome didn't buy much of it, but nodded nonetheless. “Okay I guess I'll go then, I'll see you later tonight.” “Yeah, let me know when you're ready.” He responded. She gave another nod and turned away heading up the stairs. Inu-yasha kicked off the breaking stick and drove off. Kagome turned back and watched him disappear down the street and sighed. “He's never honest with me ever.” With that thought she continued up the stairs irritated.

 

Inu-yasha's Residence—

 

Inu-yasha had already gotten home and was busy rummaging through his house looking for stuff he had kept for years. It was true that he hated the fact the teacher was familiar with him, but that teacher knew his parents including his father. Inu-yasha has never heard a thing about his father. Was his father still alive? If he was still alive, how come he left his mother and him? Did he know Izayoi died? Did he even know Inu-yasha existed? If he did how come he never came looking for him? The only person who knew about his father was Sesshormaru his half brother, but Inu-yasha was not going to confide and demand him to him who he actually was. “Shit!” He cursed beginning to give, tossing a book he pulled to get out of his way.

 

A few moments later he gave in and sat down in the arm chair. “Why do I give a fuck anyway? I've done better without my good for nothing father. My mother was strong enough to take care of me until I was more than enough ready to take care of myself.” He grunted. “We never needed him; mother always told me he was a great demon. If he was so fucking great how come he disappeared when she needed him the most? My father sounds like those stupid teenage-boys having sex with a woman then abandoning them, when they learn they're pregnant. He seems more like the greatest pathetic demon of all time.” Inu-yasha stood back up kicking anything in his way which was a book.

 

Inu-yasha took a quick glance at the book he kicked as it flopped open and turned around cursing some more. A flash of something caught his attention; he turned back to the book and walked over to it. He picked it up and took a gander at it. It was photo album, of you could guess what. Him and his mother. He slumped onto the floor and flipped through it. His tone changed to a saddened one and spoke to himself once more. “If he stood by her side like a good man would do, she'd probably still be alive. If I know about my inheritance, the need to protect the thing that's closest to me would have come from my father. We're dog demons after all; dogs have their instincts to protect anything or anyone that are dear to them. My father would have protected her from that bastard; she wouldn't have had to die, or if I've been stronger.” He felt his insides rumble as a growl was trying to break through. Komaru came walked over to him and flopped beside him. Inu-yasha's anger dissipated and he rubbed his head as he continued flipping through the album.

 

Chapter done

 

Wahoo finally, been a while hasn't it? Sorry folks, been busy and didn't know what to do before the dance which will be coming up next chapter. So much is going to happen on that night, I'm excited just to create it. I hope you are all enjoying the story so far. Love you guys a lot, see ya next time.