InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Tsukiyo ❯ What are we going to do? ( Chapter 7 )

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Chapter 7:

What are we going to do?

 

 

Kagome opened her eyes and the first person she saw was a shocked Sesshomaru…..and eleven other faces.

*Groan*

“W-what happened?” Kagome asked and blushed after realizing she was in Sesshomaru's arms.

“Honey,…you saw the corpse and you fainted; luckily, Sesshomaru was there to catch you,” replied Izayoi, in a calm but hesitant voice. Kagome's body started to shake and Sesshomaru's arms tightened around her as a comforting growl erupted from his chest. This did not go unnoticed by the other occupants in the room.

`That's right, I saw the corpse.'

Kagome started to stand as did Sesshomaru but he kept his arm around her just in case. She moved towards the balcony and a slender hand rose to her mouth in a silent gasp and her tiny frame started to shake again. There, in the corner of the balcony, the mutilated body of a young woman lay. And a few feet away laid her head. A fox kit sat near the head, tears streaming down his tiny, juvenile face.

“Who could do such a thing?” Kagome whispered, angrily.

“Onigumo and Naraku,” growled Sesshomaru.

“Kagome,” Kenji started,” These are my friends, Jun and his mate, Sato. This is their son, Kouga,” Kagome's father gestured toward 2 male wolf demons and a female wolf demon.

“P-pleased to meet you,” Kagome said as the others nodded their greeting.

“That young woman,” The woman called Sato gestured toward the corpse,” was a friend. She was entrusted upon us since her husband died. That young kit is her son. His name is Shippo. Onigumo and his son do not have a good record,” she hissed. Kagome nodded and approached the young fox demon. She kneeled down and hugged the boy. Shippo clung to Kagome and sobbed into her as she moved away from the corpse. She could faintly hear police sirens as she rubbed Shippo's back, comfortingly.

The door burst open and Kenji moved to show the police the corpse. The forensic team moved to the body, taking pictures and tried to find evidence. Kagome walked towards and chair and sat down, Shippo still clung to her. Souta, who looked like he was about to cry, and Rin, who was oblivious, came to her. Kagome gave both of them one-armed hugs. Sesshomaru came up to Rin and lifted her up into his arms to inquire how she was faring; Rin gave him a gap-toothed smile. Izayoi looked across the room and her eyes landed upon Kagome and Sesshomaru. She smiled when she realized how natural they looked, surrounded by children. Touga and Kenji were contemplating when Touga nodded firmly. Kenji went to his children and said,” Kagome, Souta, I want you to pack a few outfits; we are going to stay at the Taishos' home for a few days, just until this dies down,” he glanced at Sesshomaru.

“What about this little one?” inquired Kagome, slightly shifted Shippo, who had cried himself to sleep on her shoulder.

“We'll take him with us,” said Kenji, as Kagome and Souta started out the door and he whispered to Sesshomaru, who nodded,” Will you go with her?”

“Sango! Miroku!” called Kenji as he told them to pack their bags as well.

~

“Come on, Souta, we'll go to your room after I pack my bags; I don't want you to go anywhere alone, you hear?” Kagome said to Souta, who just nodded as Rin padded up to him and held his hand. When Souta looked down at her, Rin just grinned. They walked up the stairs leading to the tower as Sesshomaru trailed behind them. When they reached Kagome's room, she cautiously opened the door into the dark room and flicked the lights on. Kagome sighed in relief before moving to her armoire. She threw a duffel bag onto her bed as she grabbed a few items and her beauty products. Soon she was down and they left her room. Once in Souta's room, he did the same as Kagome. While he did that, Kagome took that time to admire Souta's room. His walls were painted a light sky blue and his ceiling was decked out with sky lights. His bed was a simple queen mattress on a boat like frame. After Souta finished, they left the room and walked to the ballroom where the others were waiting. They left the Higurashi mansion as soon as possible, after the police gathered the body and other evidences.

The car ride was silent as each person mused the events that happened that night. Kagome still held Shippo, who would not let go even when Kagome was packing. She glanced down at the young kit and brushed his bangs away from his closed eyes. Unbeknownst to Kagome, Sesshomaru was looking at her from the corner of his eyes.

`The poor thing, he's still so young. To lose both of his parents, how horrible! If it does turn out to be the Onigumos', I will not forgive them!' Kagome scowled in unison with her thoughts.

`Intriguing, this woman…her every emotion is betrayed by her face,' Sesshomaru mused.

In twenty minutes, they had arrived at the Taisho Mansion. Kagome gazed at the large home with its sparkling marble exterior walls. It was similar to the Higurashi Mansion, only more modern. She could see the vast garden in the back as the car drove closer and closer to the glass doors. Izayoi and Touga were first to leave the limo as others followed into the house. As soon as the doors opened, the lights flickered on by themselves and Kagome could see the large marble staircase that went up a few steps before splitting into two different directions.

“Come, dear,” Izayoi said, grabbing Kagome's free hand,” I'll show you to your room, and you too, Souta.” Izayoi lead them up the stairs, down a hall until she reached the guest room. Kagome slid the shoji screen door to her room and was stunned. The walls were painted a dark red as a gold border ran across the very top of the walls. The bed was a large king mattress with a cherry oak headboard. Izayoi showed Souta his room, which was across from Kagome's room.

“I hope you like your room. You're always welcome so this will be your permanent room. I have a feeling you'll be coming back very soon,” grinned Izayoi.

“Come, dear, you're scaring the poor girl,” Touga said, appearing out of nowhere.

“Goodnight, Kagome,” they said, before retiring to their room. Kagome placed Shippo on the bed and covered him with a blanket before slipping out the room. Kagome turned and collided with Inuyasha, who reached out and caught her before she fell.

“Inuyasha! Do you know where my father's room is?” Kagome asked.

“Uh, that way,” he said, before Kagome dashed toward that direction, Inuyasha turned back, scratching his head. Kagome found her father's room and knocked on the door.

*knock, knock*

“Come in.”

“Dad, about Shippo, if he doesn't have any other family members…Can we take him in? Please, Dad!” Kagome begged, after entering the room.

“Honey, I don't know, I'll think about it but-“Kagome shouted yes,”-that's not a yes!”

“Thanks, Dad. Good night,” Kagome said, giving him a hug before leaving a stunned Kenji.

~

Kagome had just entered her room and changed into her pajamas before someone knocked at her door. Kagome opened the door and Souta flew at her, clinging to her waist.

“Kagome-neechan, I'm scared. I don't want to sleep by myself. I want to sleep with you!” Souta cried, always being overly dramatic. Kagome sighed and agreed as he climbed into the big bed before she joined them in the middle. Before too long, the exhausted pair fell asleep.