InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Two Sides ❯ Privacy...It's a Rare Thing ( Chapter 5 )

Chapter 5

"How could you mess this up Naraku? I gave you a simple set of rules. And you failed to manage that?"

"You are mistaken, Nibori. The test of their bonds was to be severed by I. It was Kikyo who had made it stronger. And you have the gaul to tell me I failed? No wonder you needed someone else to do your dirty work."

Sounds of tearing flesh echoed through the gloomy halls of a dark castle, the scent of death clinging tightly in every crack and split of wood. Kaugra stood at the end of one of the halls, her face contorted in that of something less then boredom as two separate scents of blood drifted through her nose. But the scents were so close to being the same, that a demon not familiar with it would have taken it as one demons. Kaugra took in the several dead bodies and skeletons that adorned the rotting floor before turning and walking away. Nibori had returned...and things were going to get worse.

Another loud scream before the scent of burnt flesh became the dominant smell.

Yes...much worse.

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Four humans, one hanyou, one kit and one demon all sat around a fire inside a small hut. Kaede looked at Kagome's pale her face, worry etched deeply inbetween the old womans wrinkles as she gently laid a wet cloth on her forehead. When Inuyasha had come barging in with a sleeping Kagome and saying she need help, she had immediately ordered him to lay her down. Inuyasha had not left Kagome's side except for the occasional runs to go get more water.

Sango and Miroku had to stay relazed, the sulfur and ash taking a serious toll on their lungs because they couldn't stop coughing. Shippo was resting against Kilala, both just relaxing. Shippo had awoken, yelling at Inuyasha for something along the lines of kiddy curses. It was a good thing Kagome hadn't been awake for that or Inuyasha would have been sat into oblivion for saying those "horrible uses of words in front of a child".

After everyone was settled in, Inuyasha told Kaede what happened from sensing the jewel shard to Nibori's words. Also how on the way back, Kagome's calm sleep became tretchorous as she became to get a fever and whispering inaudible words.

"So she was burned...did you see the metal?" Kaede asked as she moved across the room and knelt next to Kagome's sleeping form. Kaede pushed Inuyasha aside, him giving a small growl of protest before Kaede threw the bowl of water at him.

"Don't ye growl at me! Now move over there, I need to see this burn mark." Kaede said as she lifted Kagome's arm and then the sleeve. Inuyasha grumbled to himself, biting his tounge for the words he wanted to say for Kagome's benifit. He moved to sit on the other side of Kagome and grabbed her hand which had been in a tight fist. As if his touch calmed her, the fist relaxed and held Inuyasha's loosely.

Kaede looked at the mark. It was a black circle. Soot.

"Inuyasha, go out and get me another bowl of water, I seem to out."

"Well if you hadn't thrown it at me you old hag then I w.."

"Inu..."

Kaede and Inuyasha's head snapped down to look at a now concious Kagome. She was looking at him with an amused face, her thumb stoking lightly back and forth on Inuyasha's rough knuckles.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha said as he moved his face closer to hers, now being only a few inches from each other.

"Be...nice. And do as she says." Inuyasha gave a blank stare before giving a mock glare.

"Wench, go back to sleep."

Kagome gave a light laugh as he kissed her lightly on the lips then leaving to go get the water. Which reminded him...he was soaked. Inuyasha growled at his stupidity before leaving the hut completely. Kagome watched him leave then looked back to Kaede.

"Thank ye, child. At least one half of the boy is polite."

Kagome blushed at the obvious hint that they were mated.

"Now child. I know what Inuyasha told me about this...what was his name..."Nibbler" or something character but he is but all to rash. Do ye think ye can inform me of him as a clean off this mark?" Kaede said as she placed two dark green leaves on the wound. Kagome gave a sharp gasp, the pain heightining a bit before dulling into a small ache. Kaede gave her apology as she stood and got another rag. Not much later, Inuyasha returned, his grumbling yet to cease, as he sat beside Kagome again and took her hand.

"Well his name is Nibori. He...he smelt of burnt flesh and lots of blood. He had red eyes, almost like Kaugras and he had long black hair, like Naraku's and he was wearing an all white kimono. In truth though...I don't know what he actually was." Kagome said as she squeezed Inuyasha's hand, the pain of his burning into her throat and arm. Inuyasha kissed her hand and looked up at Kaede.

"There was something else. He smelt like Naraku but his scent was...slightly different, like a masking scent. He wasn't an incarnation." Inuyasha said, his eyes narrowing in thought.

This thing was connected with Naraku and the only allies Naraku ever took were Kikyo and his incarnations. Every so often he would get random demons. But this guy, this Nibori guy, he spoke of Naraku like they were equals if not himself being better. But why would Naraku get someone like that? He was an ego-centric, power hungry animal.

It was easy to see that this was going to be major.

Let's state the obvious.

This was bad.

Inuyasha and Kagome looked at Kaede who seemed to be thinking their words through before speaking.

"I think I may have heard something of this before. It was quite some time ago but perhaps I could get the facts. Well ye children need ye rest. I am going to go to Taro and Tomo, perhaps they can help me with that." Kaede spoke as she stood up, dusting off her kimono. Inuyasha quickly stood, releasing Kagome's hand.

"Kaede, I can go."

To say Kaede was beyond surprised at Inuyasha's kindness was an understatement. Kaede gave a quizical look to Kagome who just gave a slight smile. "That is quite alright Inuyasham even though you shocking gentlemen like action his appealing, I will deal with the twins myself."

"Last time I help an old hag" Inuyasha mumbled but Kagome heard as clear as daylight.

"Sit Boy."

Inuyasha's face slammed down face first, creating an Inuyasha shaped crater in the floor. Kaede laughed before grabbing her bow and arrows that rested next to the door and left.

"Mmfhh umphh emmph"

"Oh, stop complaining. You...baby." Kagome said and Inuyasha noticed the hitch in her voice. He pulled himself from the mini crater and attempted to growl at Kagome but couldn't stop the smile that came to his face, loosing the affect. Kagome was trying to sit up and hadn't asked for help. Typical Kagome. But then again, he was just as stubborn. Inuyasha walked over behind Kagome and pulled her into his lap, his right arm holding her around her shoulders and his left arm around her waist.

Kagome smiled gratefully, placing her arms on top of his as she snuggled back into his hold. Inuyasha kissed her shoulder gently and nuzzled her neck. Kagome giggled, the action making her ticklish as she turned sideways in his hold. Inuyasha placed his left hand on her cheek, feeling the silky soft skin beneath his palm as he leaned into her, his lips placing gently upon hers. Kagome kissed him back, her arms coming around his neck as he pulled her into him more, a low growl forming in the back of his throat.

"You know, this scene never gets tiring."

Kagome and Inuyasha pulled apart, Kagome's face flushed red as she looked at Miroku and Sango who were looking at them before she placed buried her head in his chest, her face turning into a cherry. Inuyasha glared daggers and Miroku before a mischevious smile spread across his face.

"Neither does you and Sango's little make out sessions whenever we aren't looking." And Inuyasha was proud of the rather large squeak that came out of Sango's mouth as she slapped Miroku's hand away that had managed to creep around her shoulders. "Sango!" Kagome yelled, her mouth dropped open in shock as she pulled out of Inuyasha's grasp, much to his dismay. Kagome stood up and ran over to Sango, who had to steady her after Kagome nearly fell on her.

"Be careful wench!" Inuyasha yelled as he stood up. Kagome just gave him a long side glance before looking back at Sango. "We have to talk. Why didn't you tell me?" Kagome said, her face in complete girly giddinence as her and Sango talk. He set it as mindless rambling until he heard a sentence he had to go against. "Let's go to the hotsprings..." Too bad it didnt get past that.

"No!...no." Sango and Kagome both looked over at Inuyasha, complete confusion spreading across their faces. Inuyasha gave them a look that clearly said "duh!". Kagome and Sango looked at each other and back at Inuyasha.

Okay maybe not that clearly.

Inuyasha walked over to Kagome and pulled her to him, holding her at just about arms length.

"Do you remember what happened the last time you went to a hot springs?" Inuyasha asked, worry coating his features. Kagome thought back before realization dawned on her. She looked into his eyes and realized how worried he was.

"Alright, we won't go to the hot springs." Inuyasha gave a sigh of relief and smiled.

Kagome smiled back before starting to shove Inuyasha out the door.

"Wait, what are you doing?" Inuyasha said as he chuckled lightly at her actions. "If we cant go somewhere and talk, then we are talking here." Kagome said, trying to push him but failing miserably.

"So talk." Inuyasha said, crossing his arms. "We cant talk with you men in the room. Ecspecially when its about you!" Kagome said as she crossed her own arms and met Inuyasha gaze for gaze.

The contest of who could glare longer was cut short when Kaede came in through the door.

"Ye won't believe this."Kaede said as everyone turned to look at her and the dark faded parchment in her hand with the same symbol as Kagome's arm.