InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Time Goes By; Life Goes On ❯ Chapter 12

Cerulean met amber with mild amusement as Sesshomaru pushed his way through the door followed by a young woman with dark hair and brown eyes and a young man with fiery red hair and green eyes that could rival any emerald known to man. He could see the confusion that danced across Inuyasha's face and nearly laughed.
Inuyasha could not believe the situation he found himself in, the journey through the portal, Naraku, Kagome, Isamu, and now three random people barging into the hospital room. ‘This is not right I know I smelled Sesshomaru when I opened the door. Didn’t I?’ His eyes darted across the dim room he could still smell Sesshomaru but this man could not be him. With slight hesitation, Inuyasha closed the door with a soft click and turned to look at the intruders. The woman and her ward had already wormed their way to Kagome's bedside as the tall dark haired man took the chair at the foot of her bed.
‘Who in the hell are these people?’ Inuyasha thought clenching his fists, ‘They come barging in here like they know us and take up residence at Kagome's side.’
His thoughts ran deep and he wanted to scream in frustration, but that was something he could not do not in the hospital with ‘his’ Kagome sleeping so peacefully. Once again, Inuyasha found himself taking in the trio before taking his place by the bed. The chair squeaked its protest as he took perch and watched the room with disdainful eyes and with low but deadly growl Inuyasha’s amber orbs met the cool blue of Sesshomaru’s. As the tension grew, Inuyasha became more on edge and more protective of Kagome. He shot warning looks to the two by her bed before turning to face the man in the chair.
“Who are you people” Inuyasha ground out. The familiarity of the three was not missed by his keen senses and it was beginning to wear on his nerves.
Never answering Sesshomaru continued to watch Inuyasha as he squirmed in his seat and smiled.
Inuyasha's eyes flashed red and found himself failing miserably to control the urge to attack them.
“This is the last time I am gonna ask you so you better answer me. Who in the fuck are you?” Inuyasha's voice was low and menacing.
“Everything will be revealed to you as soon as she wakes up,” Sesshomaru whispered waving a hand toward the sleeping girl.
Narrowing his eyes at Sesshomaru Inuyasha perched on the side of the bed and stroked Kagome's hair lovingly but his eyes roamed around the room stopping to take in each person and committed every detail to memory.
The other man in the room appeared to be the youngest with his wild red hair flowing loosely down his back and his green eyes were full of mischief and compassion. Inuyasha could not help but noticed the way the man’s face glowed with love and adoration when he looked at Kagome's sleeping form and he soon found himself remembering the past.
It was a time full of uncertainties and fear. A time that no one knew from one day to the next where they would sleep or if they would eat a decent meal. It was definitely an unforgiving time but with friends, everything was bearable. Even with all the narrow escapes: Kagome, Shippo, Sango, Miroku, and himself had as always prevailed. They had always defeated the most formidable of foes and everyone they had ever faced left its own scar on the group.
Back then he thought he needed no one… actually he was sure of it, after all he had to learn at a young age to care for himself. But that all changed the day, he almost lost Kagome, Miroku, and Sango to the band of seven. That was when he decided to disband the once formidable group and send Kagome and Shippo to a safer place.
No one said a word as he stood and began to lead them toward Sesshomaru’s castle, no one dared. Inuyasha was a determined man and would go to the pits of hell to save the woman he loves. Even if that meant sending her away. He couldn’t meet her eyes the whole trip he couldn’t even look at her. Near death still permeated her features and she was weak something Inuyasha did not like to see on Kagome. She was usually the vibrant girl that made his heart race and his breath hitch but now it was as if she was the walking dead. The color gone from her face and her eyes were sunken in to darkened hollows. It was definitely a look he could have went the rest of his life without seeing. It made her look fragile and weak.
Risking it all he took one somber look at Kagome's frail state and all but lost his composure. Her small smile was anything but encouraging and he longed to wrap her in his arms and tell her everything was going to be all right. If only he felt that it would, he knew before they reached the impenetrable fortress he would have to explain his intentions to the group but until then they would just march on into the darkening forest.
‘I hope you understand my reasoning Kagome. It’s not that I don’t love you it’s just that I could not bear to lose you now or ever. Please tell me you will stay and live a long and prosperous life.’ Inuyasha thought reaching a small clearing filled with wild flowers and a small stream. It looked like heaven in a wayward place.
Kagome shifted in the bed and moaned slightly as she changed positions. Her small tired sounds and the abrupt movement of the small bed snapped Inuyasha out of the past and back to the dim hospital room. His eyes cleared as Kagome settled back to sleep wrapping her arms around his lap.
‘Kagome,’ Inuyasha suddenly remembered where he was and that he was not alone. Raising his head, just enough to see the intruders were still there.
“Why are you still here?” Inuyasha demanded he was becoming more and more outraged by the smugness of the man in front of him. He could feel the coldness of his stares and fought hard to contain the beast rumbling in his chest. All he knew was that these people were getting on his last nerve and if they did not leave the confines of the room and quickly there would be hell to pay.
Kagome shifted again and Inuyasha knew she would be waking up he just hoped she did not freak out when she seen three complete strangers staring at her and crowding her space.
“We have something things we need to discuss with you and your intended…” Sesshomaru grimaced when he realized what he said. Sure, he knew of Inuyasha's feelings toward the miko lying next to him but he was not sure if she was ready to make that kind of commitment not to mention Inuyasha's vague expresses of love. Hell maybe Inuyasha was not ready to mate this woman.
“My what? How do you know anything about that?”
Inuyasha could feel his anger rising and he jumped off the bed causing a wave of movement from one side or the other. He didn’t notice Kagome open her eyes and watch as a fight began.
“Why don’t you answer me you fucker? Is it because you don’t know or is it because you are just running off at the mouth about things you have no idea about?” Inuyasha pulled back his fist ready to strike the handsome face of the smug man when a muffled sound reached his ears. He turned to see an upset Kagome sitting up eyes fixed on the sparring hanyou.
“Uh… Inuyasha?”
“Yeah Kagome?”
“Sit boy!”
Shippo and Rin erupted into a fit of laughter when Inuyasha slammed to the hard tile floor. Even Sesshomaru couldn’t contain the smile that spread across his face.
“You never learn do you Inuyasha?” Shippo asked between laughs, “I mean seriously didn’t you get enough of that back in the feudal era?”
Inuyasha growled but remained face first into the tile. ‘How could they know that…’ Inuyasha thought trying to fight the spell, “Kagome what did you do that for?”
“Inuyasha you need to learn to control your temper especially out in public,” Kagome replied taking in the dim room and its occupants.
“What do you mean for me to do? Three strangers waltz in here like they own the place, saying nothing about who they are or what they want.” Inuyasha finally released from his subjugation and returned to Kagome's bed.
“I understand you felt threatened Inuyasha but did you stop to think. Because from where I am sitting they pose no threat to Isamu or us therefore, you could have handled the situation differently but no, you had to be brash and violent. Trying to attack innocent people, I thought you would have changed more by now?” Kagome said with obvious irritation. She loved Inuyasha that was true but he had to some trust issues to let go. Time and time again, he would lash out at the innocent and scare or threaten them to get what he wanted, but now he was in her time and she knew he would be asking for trouble if he continued to let his temper get the best of him.
Inuyasha slumped over, placed a loving hand on her warm cheek, and mumbled something resembling an apology before he turned back to the awaiting visitors.
“Okay she is awake now, so tell us what in the hell is going on!” Inuyasha demanded.
Kagome searched each face before her trying to read their thoughts. Even to her they felt familiar especially the red head with his innocent face. She found herself smiling when the young man began to tap his foot nervously before turning to toward other two in his party. Her eyes softened as she landed on the older man sitting a few feet away from her bed and when he nodded at the anxious kid, he stood and made his way toward them.
Sesshomaru thought it would be better to show instead of tale them what was going on. He stood and gracefully sashayed toward his companions. Placing a hand on the woman’s shoulder, he slid off his wedding ring.
His hair began to turn snow white and his once cerulean eyes lightened to that of molten lava. Kagome could not help but to gasp at the man before her and her eyes began to tear when his ears grew to perfect points and a fang peaked out over his bottom lip. She gripped Inuyasha's hand tightly knowing he was in the same state of shock she was.
All comprehension left Inuyasha the moment the transformation took effect. At first, he could not believe what he was seeing but then his thought process cleared when Kagome squeezed his hand. It really was Sesshomaru though different; his eyes were warmer and kinder as his once stern face took on a compassionate quality. For the first time Inuyasha was glad to see his brother.
After the transformation was over both Inuyasha and Kagome were speechless. Finally, after seconds of deafening silence Kagome spoke up.
“Sesshomaru? When did you? How did you?”
Sesshomaru let a small smile grace his face but never answered instead; he turned to the red head and nodded once more letting him know it was okay.
Shippo smiled wide and proceeded to take off his own ring causing a gasp of surprise from Kagome.
“Shippo!” She squealed. She could not believe what she was seeing first Sesshomaru and now Shippo.
“Yes Kagome it’s me,” Shippo replied with a smile. He had missed her so much over the last year and now here she was in the flesh with Inuyasha no less.
“So if you and Shippo are here then this must be…” Kagome's voice trailed off as her eyes watered with happy unshed tears. She had everything in life she had ever wanted. Inuyasha had returned to her bringing Sango, Miroku, and Kirara with him and now she was graced with the kit she had become to see as her own son. Squeezing Inuyasha's hand tighter she let her tears fall and smiled her warm smile at the three visitors in her room.
“Kagome are you okay?” Rin asked in alarm. She was expecting an emotional response but Kagome seemed to be hanging on to Inuyasha for her life.
“I am better than okay Rin! I finally have my family here with me. This is truly the best day of my life,” Kagome said with a voice so filled with emotion and happiness she did not think life could get any better and for the first time since she had Isamu she was out of the bed and wrapping her arms around Shippo and Rin.
Inuyasha's reaction was a little more subdued as he took in everything they had seen and he too felt like he was finally home.
“Sesshomaru why are you here?” Inuyasha asked.
“We have been keeping track of Kagome since we learned of her in the feudal era and when we found out she was stuck in this time and pregnant we thought it would be best to remain close so we could protect her should she ever need it.”
“Protect me?” Kagome interjected, sure she was scared when she was forced back through the well but to be protected she thought that might be a little too much, “As you should know this time is not as dangerous as the one you came from therefore I do not need any one to protect me. I am not made of glass you know!” Kagome was livid apparently they thought she was useless and could not defend herself and if that is how they thought it was time they learned a new lesson.
“Seriously what do you take me for some mere weakling that is in need of protection from everyday life, I don’t think so. As I recall it I had fought my fair share of battles and won so who are you to say I need protecting?”
“Kagome, that is not what Sesshomaru is implying. He is just saying that he wanted to keep an eye on you and make sure no unnecessary harm came to you. We have seen you fight and you fight well indeed but without your friends, we know the possible outcome from such encounters should the happen. Please do not take our concern for your safety as such.” Rin said trying to calm Kagome to the best of her ability.
Kagome could not take their condescending tones anymore, her heart raced, and her blood boiled at the implications for her needing a protector. With as much fury as she could muster, she eyed Sesshomaru with anger radiating from her pores.
Inuyasha held Kagome's hand trying to comfort her from her obvious distress but his attempts were futile because Kagome snatched her hand away and lay back down and turned her back to the infuriating guests.
“Inuyasha can I speak to you in private?” Sesshomaru asked walking toward the door. He wasn’t sure how much he told Kagome and he did not want to let too much out in her state. It was obvious she was tired, her hormones were still running amuck in her system causing her to go from one extreme to the next, and he was not willing to take her lashes if he did not have to.
Inuyasha nodded and kissed Kagome's forehead before following his older brother out of the confines of the small hospital room.
Sesshomaru leaned against the cool stonewall pinching his nose to release the tension that was obvious from the estranged group.
“Inuyasha I need to know how much you have told her.”
“Well…um… I haven’t really told her anything yet. She doesn’t know about Naraku or how Sango Miroku and I were able to come to her time after the well closed. I did not know how to go about telling her so I thought it would be best to wait until she got home and rested before we began our search for the bastard. Wait how much do you know?”
“I know everything Inuyasha from the well closing to Naraku’s presence here in this time. You do realize what will happen if he is not taken care of soon don’t you?”
“Trust me I know well enough. I just want Kagome to be adjusted to everything that has happened to her the last couple of months before I let her know of the imminent danger that lurks around. Please Sesshomaru I know I will need your help to keep an eye on things but you cannot tell her what is going on until I talk to her first, okay?”
“Okay little brother she will know nothing but if I find Naraku is closing in on your whereabouts I will not be inclined to acquiesce your request. We need to play this whole thing by ear and for now I will be your eyes and ears outside the confines of her apartment and as soon as I hear or see anything I will let you know.”
Inuyasha nodded his agreement and opened the door to rejoin Kagome and the others. His heart ached for the woman lying in the bed seething. She had no idea why she needed to be protected and if she did know; her happy world would be turned upside down. That was something he was not ready to take away from her just yet. He wanted her to enjoy their pup as much as she could because the outcome of the impeding battle could turn for the worse. As much as he hated it, he would fabricate a story to quench her thirst for the truth for the time being.
Inuyasha failed trying to lighten her mood with fluid words of comfort and love and after a few minutes of trying to persuade her Sesshomaru, Rin, and Shippo said their goodbyes and left the two alone. When the others left Inuyasha pulled her to his firm frame and held her until she fell asleep. After all, morning would be here before they both knew it and then it would be time for her and Isamu to go home.