InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Through The Mist ❯ Ch.9 ( Chapter 9 )

Chapter 9

 

I could barely contain myself at the sight of Kagome in danger. How could I have allowed her to get in such danger?! I could smell the terror radiating off her in huge waves that made me gag. It was too late now; he was already in there, I couldn't save her. Instead I watched in agony as she took on the massive man called Onigumo trying to save her friend, Sango. I couldn't watch as ran at Onigumo with the only weapon that she could find, an electronic pencil sharpener. She was doomed.

 

I couldn't stop myself, I looked back to see her faint, as much as I hated it, if she got herself into too much trouble, I would help her. I flinched as I saw him grab her wrist, stopping her from completing her desperate attack. My fingers clasped around the windowpane, ready to jump through that window to save her. I gave it a slight tug and was shocked as it stubbornly stayed in place. I gave it one final pull with a frustrated growl, it would not move. Flustered at the strength of one measly window I failed to notice that it was bolted shut and had three good luck charms banishing evil. I was evil now? Wasn't I the one trying to save her?

 

That was it, I was breaking through the window, screw being patient, careful, and considerate, it was keeping me from saving my Kagome. I carefully balanced myself on her ledge and prepared myself to ram into the window when I felt a sudden aura radiate out of the room in fearsome waves. It was so phenomenal, the power of this untrained miko, that I didn't even care as the ends of my hair turned raven, and my eyes bled violet.

 

The putrid scent of burning flesh attacked my weakened nostrils, and I stared wide-eyed at my beautiful Kagome seriously injuring someone. Something I was unaware she was capable of. It was deathly silent for a while then I heard the sound of fast approaching sirens, which only meant only one thing. The police were coming and as much as I hated it, it was time for me to take my leave. I hopped off into the bushes back to my home, trying to patiently wait out the time it would take until it was safe to have contact with her. Why do I have to be so impatient?!

 

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I got back from the hospital in a couple of hours and luckily Mama wasn't home yet so I was safe and hopefully this whole incident could be forgotten. I sighed loudly and tottered over to the couch and flipped on the TV, soon figures began to drift across my screen along with loud profanities, but I didn't hear them. I couldn't hear anything, they were all unimportant specs in life, no nothing seemed as amazing now that my life had been risked so many times.

 

I gave a pathetic groan as I lifelessly fell into a laying position, sinking deep into the caramel cushions. Exhaustion was slowly taking its toll on my body. I remembered the forgotten note and quickly ran to the kitchen table that I had placed the note explaining my absence and tore it up into tiny pieces before throwing them into the trashcan. Now that that was done, I was going to take a nice long soak in the bath with billions of bubbles. That sounded relaxing.

 

I skipped up the stairs, ran the water into the tub, and sat down on the toilet with my newest romance novel. In this one the hero and heroine hated each other but were forced to work together, but then they went on a private jet ride and it crashed into the ocean and they had to survive alone on a deserted island. That's how far I was, and I was curious to see what happened next. Unfortunately, I found my thoughts drifting; I was so thankful that Sango would be all right, if something happened to her because of me, I don't know what I would do. The doctors were keeping her overnight then releasing her, I only hoped that my mother didn't find out somehow. She was already overprotective of me because of my father; if she knew some man had infiltrated our cabin she would never let me out of sight.

 

I gave a frustrated moan before I stepped into the warm bath water, shuddering pleasantly as it warmed my toes. I sat down, and the water splashed against the marble rim. My head lolled back as I lay blissfully in the tub and for a second every thing was all right again. My eyes drifted shut and before I knew it I had gone into a light sleep, very dangerous but I was just so tired!

 

I woke up suddenly when my head had just fallen under the water, making me choke as I opened my mouth for a breath. My head erupted from the water and I began to cough up the water that had leaked its way down my throat. My hand reached up to wipe away the now cold liquid from my eyes.

 

I couldn't take it anymore. Everything seemed so surreal. New streams of cool tears began to flow down my cheeks, onto my chin before dropping into the water. I blinked my eyes that were holding gallons of tears back and rose out of the bathtub. I stepped out onto the tile floor pulling a white, fuzzy towel off the rack. I dried myself off before pulling on some gray sweat pants and army green sweat shit. I pulled a comb through my hair until it looked somewhat decent before looking at my reflection in the mirror. I looked like shit. The bags under my eyes seemed to make me look like I had been dead for ages and just woke up, my eyes were bloodshot, and I couldn't help the shaking of my frazzled nerves.

 

I pulled on my plastic slippers before I left the room. Once I was in the hallway I pulled off those slippers and into a more comfy fuzzy type. I heaved a large sigh before going down to the kitchen for a piece of toast or something.

 

I ran downstairs and into the kitchen where I saw Mama working away at supper. She smiled at me as she noticed my presence, her eyes crinkling with age. “Hello Kagome how was your bath?” She asked pleasantly.

 

“It was fine.” I answered as she dried off her hands and came to look at me.

 

“Listen Kagome,” she said and for a second I thought she had found out. “While we were at the store I forgot to buy milk, could you go buy me some?”

 

“Uh sure, it would be no trouble.” I answered carelessly. Truthfully, the nearest convenience store was about a twenty-minute walk; but then again I did need the exercise. “Just let me pull on something more presentable than sweats.” She nodded as I jogged up the stairs to my room.

 

I pulled off my sweats and pulled on some completely non-prerogative jeans that hung loosely around my waist and a white T-shirt that sagged around my many curves, hiding them from anyone that would stare. I went downstairs again and hugged Mama from behind. “I need money.” I said with a small grin.

 

“Yeah, just grab some out of my wallet.” She said full of trust.

 

“'Kay.” I said kissing her cheek before I went over to the table where her purse was seated. I fished out the money I would need and grabbed a black jacket that had been Miroku's before I stole it. It too fell lifelessly around hips. I pulled off my socks and put on my sandals before running out the door.

 

I left and headed down to the nearest store. For a second I thought I saw a glimmer of silver out of the corner of my eye, but when I looked there was nothing there. I sighed, paranoia was getting the best of me, and I knew it. Even though I was sure it was just paranoia I sped up my pace.

 

A few minutes later I was confident that I was no longer being followed I slowed back down and tried to calm my labored breath. I always enjoyed the scenery on the way to the store. It was always so peaceful and serene. Although the streets were lined with expensive looking houses, and trees that let in just the right amount of sunshine surrounded the sidewalk. Not enough that it was too hot, but enough that you wouldn't be cold. The neighbors were always friendly and would wave hello and the dogs would come and give you a big lick when you walked past.

 

I no longer got the strange feeling I was being stalked but more of an offensive feeling like I was in danger. The blissful scenery just didn't calm me now and I began to run towards the store. It was closer than my house now and it was only logic, I was probably being followed from that direction, I would run right into the hands of this thing if I went back that way.

 

I wouldn't run, no if I was lucky I could make it to the store before I was caught then I could phone Mama to come and pick me up in the car. My heart pounded so loud and all I could do was keep my feet from bolting underneath me. I was very aware that I'm not the fastest runner and if I broke down into a full sprint I would lose by far.

 

I reached the end of the street and I saw a man unloading furniture from a moving van. Some guy's summer home, I assumed. I couldn't see the man well but even being this close sent shivers up my spine. He lifted up one arm to wipe away beads of sweat as his loose shirt fell down to reveal his muscular arms. As I neared him I saw his long, flowing black tresses and pale skin. I remembered him from somewhere but the name just wouldn't come into my head. I just recalled this strange feeling, like I was being hunted.

 

Before I knew it, I was walking past his house, trying my hardest to go unnoticed. “Hello Miss Higurashi.” The man called out.

 

“Why hello.” I said flippantly trying to act as if I wasn't scared out of my head and trying to be somewhere, anywhere, but here.

 

“It's Naraku.” He told me as I remembered him as the pizza guy yesterday.

 

“Oh yeah! How could I have forgotten?” How you stared at me like I was piece of meat waiting to be devoured. I rolled my eyes before continuing on with my walk. “I would love to stay and chat but I'm running an errand.”

 

“Oh,” he sounded disappointed. “All right then Higurashi, I'll be seeing you around. Perhaps you could stop by some time.” He said and I nodded. Hell, I should have gotten an award for my acting abilities. I would have to be mentally insane to want to go into that house. “Bye!”

 

“Yeah.” I said before leaving. All of a sudden the view of this place seemed to be dampened. After a while the feeling left me, but I didn't want to go home. This was the only way home and if I saw him again I don't know what would happen. I wanted to feel safe. The bright red symbols of convenience store came into view and I visibly relaxed. I opened the door to the building and the light chime went off alerting them of a new customer. Before I knew it sales people asking me if I needed help, which I kindly refused, hoarded me. I walked to the back where the milk, cream, and ice cream were found. I walked past the freezer doors full of chilled food and beverages, then came up to the milk section, and saw a muscular butt blocking the way.

 

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I saw my opportunity, she was leaving, and what better way to `accidentally' run into her than at a convenience? I had heard her mother tell her to go to the store, if I was there for some reason, like to buy some milk maybe, we could strike up a conversation and leave together as I convinced her to give me a chance to own her heart. And I wanted to see how she was feeling after that thing with Onigumo.

 

I trailed her about half way there before I got the feeling she knew I was there, deciding to play it safe and just meet her there. I ran all the to the store then I waited patiently for her to arrive. It didn't take her long for in a matter of minutes I smelt her coming. She was distressed, I could tell, although I didn't know why. I wouldn't find out soon enough, I hoped, as I entered the building. I tried to keep myself preoccupied as I spied the many products of the store, I could tell my eyes were beginning to bleed red; I didn't like her scent when it was etched with fear. I shook my head as I tried to rid her from my mind.

 

I looked at the chocolate bars trying to find something I wanted to buy, finding nothing I walked over to the milk section before opening it and bending down, thrusting my ass into the air. A little sex appeal would not harm our currently nonexistent relationship.

 

I smirked as I heard her enter the store and make her way to the dairy section. I laughed as I heard her startled gasp and rose up with the least expensive thing in the freezer, a small ice cream sundae. “Why hello there Kagome.” I said feigning shock.

 

“Well hello there Inuyasha.” She repeated. “Fancy meeting you here.” She said skeptically.

 

“What? I am innocent, just craving a sundae.” I told her sheepishly.

 

“Funny how you live in small house in the middle of the woods with hundreds of shops that sell sundaes between here and there. But you somehow managed to come here, exactly when I was here. Ironic, isn't it?” She said pointedly.

 

Devious bitch, she had found me out when I thought there was no possible evidence against me. I was stuck; I had no excuse so I might as well fess up. “All right, I wanted to see how you were doing. I didn't know if you'd be all right after that thing with Onigumo.” I said truthfully, or half lied I guess it would be.

 

“How did you know about that?” She accused me, and I was stuck. The wheels in my head were turning, just not fast enough.

 

“Um, well, I, uh, it's on the news.” I gritted through my teeth.

 

She looked at me suspiciously before sighing. “Listen, I don't believe your lies for one second.” I winced as I expected a slap or a verbal lashing, but when it didn't come I slowly opened one lid to stare at her impatient form. “But I need someone to talk to. Would you please listen to me? You seem like you would understand, kinda'. Well, better than most people.” I was so happy! Ecstatic! She wanted to spend time with me! I couldn't describe the joy I felt, it was like she had just craved the hunger of a starving man.

 

“Yeah, sure.” I said trying to hide my excitement. “We can eat this in the park or something.” I said nodding towards my sundae. She nodded as we made a beeline for the door; I had almost made it before a salesclerk grabbed my shoulder. It was a human with short brown hair pulled up into a ponytail.

 

“Sir, where do you think your going? Weren't you going to pay?” She asked in a bored tone.

 

“Oh, ha! I forgot.” I said rubbing the back of my neck earning a strange look from Kagome. I walked up to the counter as she rung up the sundae on the cash register. I handed her the bill and muttered a quick apology before we left towards the park. Once we were there we at this small little doggy park we sat down on a bench and watched the joggers run by with their dogs as we ate our chocolate fudge ice cream. I sighed contently at our silence. Then she had to break our blissful silence by looking at me with those big, blue, watery eyes.

 

“Inuyasha, what's happening to me?” She asked curiously. At my blank stare she began to cry harder. “I should have known you wouldn't understand. I'm sorry I asked you here.” She finished standing up. She attempted to walk away as my heart went out to her.

 

“Wait!” I said grabbing her arm and pulling her backwards. “I understand, kind of.” I said soothingly. With a loud grunt she landed on my lap.

 

“No you couldn't possibly.” She screamed shaking her head full of thoughts I couldn't imagine, but I would try my hardest.

 

“You feel scared and alone. You think you have to take this on your own. You think that something's out to get you, and as much as I hate to say it, it probably is. Don't worry Kagome; I went through pretty much the same thing. You are not alone, I'm here, and I will protect you.” I vowed.

 

She looked at me shocked before recognition crept into her eyes. “Thank you.” She said as she relaxed into my arms. I was surprised at how easily she did this; her level of trust was extremely high considering the circumstances. “I'm sorry about the out burst. Listen, I should be getting home.” She said untangling herself from my lap. “Listen, I'm a little uncomfortable walking home, so, uh, will you walk me home?” She asked uncertain.

 

“Yeah, sure. Um, didn't you have to buy milk though?” I reminded her.

 

“Oh,” she blushed. “I did. Do you mind?” I shook my head no and rose from the bench behind her. “Then lets go.” She said as a genuine smile spread across her face.

 

Together we walked to the store where we picked up a jug of 1% milk and began to walk to her house. I noticed this time, that although her scent spiked in fear briefly before it dispatched leaving only her calm, lilac scent. We reached her cabin and walked up the stairs to her door where she slid out her hand to turn the knob. She opened it a slipped inside leaving me alone, and I wondered if she was going to ditch me. I heard her call out to her mother that she was home and that she was sorry she was so late. I turned to leave, but I heard the door swing open behind me. I spun to face her blushing face and smiled faintly. “Thank you very much for walking me home.” She whispered. She reached up on her tiptoes to give me a kiss on the cheek. It was a short peck but it warmed my heart to the very core.

 

“It was no trouble.” I said carelessly.

 

“Yes it was, you live in the other direction and have a long way to go, but thank you for everything. Um, you could come by some time, just to say hi. You could meet my friends, I think you'd like them.” She said rocking back and forth on the balls of her feet.

 

“I will.” I said with a grin. Slowly, I bent down and captured her lips in a brief kiss that just tickled my lips. Our lips were barely touched but I felt sparks flow through my veins, and I felt her shudder under me. I didn't make it passionate or take advantage about how she leaned forward, begging me to continue. I withdrew slowly and whispered into her ear, my tongue flicking her earlobe with every word. “I'll come around later.” Before I descended the stairs and jogged off towards my home.