InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Volition ❯ Gentle Knight ( Chapter 16 )

~*Volition~*

~~Chapter 16:Gentle Knight~~

 

 

“Kagome, dar---ahhhh!” Mrs. Higurashi yelled, standing with a very surprised look on her face.

 

The moment she heard her mother yell, Kagome panicked. But faster than she could react, the silver-haired man besides her jerked up and looked around sleepily. Kagome scrambled out of the bed and InuYasha quickly rolled off and stood up at the opposite end.

 

“K-Kagome?” Mrs. Higurashi stuttered, raising an eyebrow.

 

“I followed your advice, Mama. I gave him a chance.”

 

Mrs. Higurashi's face was that of pure horror. “Kagome! I didn't say sleep with him!”

 

Kagome's face flamed up red as a tomato, but was beaten by InuYasha's face, which was a red-notch higher.

 

“Mama! I didn't sleep with him!” Kagome jumped back in to her bed, covered her head. “Earth, swallow me now!”

 

Mrs. Higurashi also turned red, gasping softly. “Oh my, I'm so sorry, dear. I didn't mean to embarrass you. InuYasha has no shirt---InuYasha, honey, put something on!”

 

InuYasha quickly put his shirt back on and Kagome's mother sighed. “Come down for breakfast quickly. And InuYasha, I need to have a chat with you.”

 

Kagome shook her head. That must have been the most embarrassing Saturday in Kagome history. But they got over it. `Two weeks' Kagome though, under InuYasha's “officially”. When Mrs. Higurashi finished her line of rules and questions, InuYasha has quietly come back in to the kitchen with an even brighter shade of red.

 

And now here she was, a beautiful Wednesday morning, sitting in homeroom waiting for the bell to ring. She sighed happily and looked out the window. She saw golden eyes staring at her and sighed dreamily. `Hopelessly in love'

 

`Hopelessly maybe, but I've never been happier. InuYasha Morikami makes me the happiest girl on the face of the planet.'

 

`Really…'

 

`Definitely'

 

“Its her.”

 

“No way, Kagome?”

 

“Yeah!”

 

Kagome stiffened. `Did I grow an extra head or something?' She growled. “What are you staring at?” she snapped, finally cracking until are the scrutinizing stares. They all stared at her incredulously, silently asking “Don't you know?”

 

“Oh my gosh! Kagome!” Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi yelled in unison, startling Kagome. “We're your best friends and you didn't tell us!”

 

Kagome's confusion sunk deeper. `Just what in the world are they talking about?' “Tell you what?”

 

“You're going out with InuYasha Morikami,” the way the girls said his name made Kagome frown. Such a dreamy way to say her man's name.

 

`Wait, how do they know that?' Kagome wondered.

 

“You're so silly,” Eri said with a giggle and dropped a magazine in front of her. On the front cover was a blown up picture of her and InuYasha kissing in the park. Kagome gasped loudly, flames erupting in her face. To the top right there was a smaller picture of InuYasha sneaking in to her bedroom. `Oh…kami'

 

She sunk down in her chair as the students continued to surround her. “I can't believe it, Kagome!”

 

“You're so lucky!”

 

“I wish I was you!”

 

“Damn, I wish I was in your shoes. “

 

“What's he like? Is he a good kisser?”

 

“Good in bed?” added another. Kagome thought she was going to die of sheer embarrassment.

 

Ayumi giggled. “Come on Kagome. He confesses his love here, he's quoted and everything.” Kagome groaned softly.

 

`How humiliating' Kagome bit her lip and the bell rung. Gasping, Kagome grabbed her bag and ran out of the classroom like she was being chased by Satan himself.

 

 

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“What is this?”

 

InuYasha looked at the magazine Kagome dropped in front of him. Looking at it, he grinned inwardly at he way they looked kissing. He frowned when they caught him sneaking in to her window, though. `Feh! Incidentals'

 

He put on a straight face. “It's a magazine, love.”

 

Kagome sighed. “InuYasha, I know it's a magazine. B-But that's our picture!” InuYasha leaned back on his chair and extended his arms to her. She came around his desk and he pulled her to his lap. Smoothing back her raven-locks, he kissed her forehead softly.

 

“I'm sorry, Kagome. But understand that you're now with InuYasha Morikami and those assholes are always looking for ways to get Sesshoumaru, Kouga, and me in the magazines and papers.”

 

Kagome looked at her lap. “Is this going to happen every time we go out?”

 

He shook his head. “I'll make sure it doesn't. But Kagome, you're bound to get attention from them once in a while.”

 

Kagome sighed and leaned her head against his shoulder. “They were like observing me. It was like everyone suddenly wanted to be my best friend.”

 

InuYasha frowned. “Can you handle it?” `Damn'

 

Kagome smiled. “Yes. It can't be helped, right? It comes with the territory.”

 

He laughed and leaned in to give her a simple chaste kiss. “I love you.”

 

She tweaked his puppy ear. “I love you to.”

 

Kagome sat up straight to look at him. “Ayumi, Eri, and Yuka made me spill during lunch.” She grinned. “They can't talk like they want to eat you anymore.”

 

He matched her mischievous little grin. “Absolutely not.” That agreed on, Kagome leaned her head to kiss him. His hands went up to support her head as she leaned back with him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

 

“InuYasha…we're in your office.” Kagome stated after pulling away from him. She traced his lips with her index finger softly, making him close his eyes.

 

“I know that.” He laced their fingers together. “What time do you have to be home?”

 

Kagome smiled like a little girl, an innocent grin. “Actually, I was hoping that I could have a sleep over at my hanyou's home?”

 

He grabbed her and kissed her, earning a small groan from her. “Call your mother.”

 

`Oh, Kagome…I think InuYasha will prove to be bad.'

 

`I know. Don't you love it though?'

 

`Just a little…' “O-Okay…”

 

 

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“Tell me again, how you talked me in to this.” Kagome said as the limousine approached a very beautiful building. Taka, Kin laughed besides her.

 

“Honestly, Kagome, when I told you, you were good to be a model, I meant it. And look! Your first job.”

 

Kagome made a face. “I don't like this.” `Kami, I'm going to faint'

 

“Fushigi na Agency will absolutely love you, Kagome I promise.” Kin stated as if he knew the outcome of the interview. His emerald eyes sparkled as the limousine stopped and he helped Kagome step out.

 

The lobby of Fushigi na Modeling Agency was beautiful. Ivory tiles graced the floor and Kagome's mouth hung open. The whole floor was ivory. The walls were decorated in a cream color and the large chandelier hung over the reception desk where a very beautiful blonde-haired girl stood with a handsome security guard watching the surveillance screens.

 

Kin went up to the girl and gave her a radiant and charming smile. “Higurashi-san has an appointment to see Yamada-san today. I am Taka, Kin, her manager.”

 

`He's my self proclaimed manager now?' Kagome thought as the girl scanned the agency's schedule.

“Yes, of course Taka-san. Take the elevator up to the forty-fifth floor, Yamada-san has been expecting you.” She girl said. Kin nodded and jerked his head.

 

“Lets go Higurashi-san”

 

`He's so formal…'Kagome sighed

 

`I'm saying Ms. Model Kagome Higurashi'

 

“She's gorgeous! Oh Kin, you were right! Your eye is as impeccable as always. You always pick the prettiest.” Minnamori Yamada gushed over Kagome. She hugged Kin before turning to Kagome. “Turn around…”

 

Kagome began to slowly turn for the woman. “She's got height. You're a little full girl.”

 

`I will not give up fatty foods…' Kagome thought.

 

“She's perfect, Yamada-san. Honestly, look at her. Does she have to be model-skinny because I'd buy any product she's advertising for you.”

 

“Oh Kin…” Minnamori shook her head. “Kagome, you truly are a beautiful girl.”

 

“Thank you.” Kagome curtly bowed to the elderly woman.

 

And by the very next day, Kin had persuaded Minnamori Yamada, president and founder of Fushigi na Modeling Agency to draw Kagome up a contract. Kin had been working with models for years. He taught Kagome how to look at a camera.

 

“We're not going to make you in to a supermodel Kagome, though we probably could. Just a few photo shoots. It's a job that pays really well and you're really good at. Smile for the camera?”

 

And just like that, Kagome was standing in front of a white screen having the photographer, the daughter of Minnamori Yamada, flashing her camera. “Tilt your head to the right and look up.” Kagome did as instructed. “Look like you're looking at something beautiful.”

 

Kagome didn't have to try hard. She pretended to be looking in to her hanyou's eyes. “Perfect. Keep that look Kagome.”

 

Ruby Yamada grinned. `This girl is good' “Stand up straight and look at me. Put your left had gracefully over your head, like an arc. Separate your fingers just a little bit. Now, hold that and take your right hand and place your wrist in alignment with your shoulder. Extend your fingers, lazily, but gracefully.”

 

She watched as Kagome held the pose. “Stand up straight and stick out your chest and lift up your chin a little bit. Now, again, look fierce, but gentle at the same time.”

 

`This is…'

 

`Fun!'

 

`Not really the word I was looking for. I don't like this very much.'

 

`Just wait until InuYasha sees your billboard, he'll freak.'

 

`Surprise, surprise InuYasha'

 

From behind Ruby, Kin smiled at her.

 

 

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Oh yes, InuYasha had a few chosen words to say to Kagome when a week later, he saw her billboard on one the busiest streets in Tokyo. He had wanted to maim Kin Taka, but then he had to admit, Kagome looked gorgeous with the added background. She was advertising an American brand line by the name of Secret.

 

After blowing up, he had complimented her picture, but demanded Kagome tell him if she ever went for another photo shoot. The miko happily agreed.

 

“M-M'roku…” Kagome mumbled in her sleep. InuYasha frowned and looked at her face.

 

`Is she remembering?'

 

“M'roku…hentai.” She muttered. He chuckled. He kissed her cheek softly and Kagome's eyes fluttered open.

 

“I-InuYasha?”

 

“I'm right here,” He answered, tightening his grip on her. Kagome sleepily rolled over towards him.

 

“I remember Miroku…some of him anyways.” She kissed his shoulder. He chuckled.

 

“That's good, Kagome. He was a hentai, always grabbing any ass in sight.” She giggled and snuggled against his neck. “Your mother will freak if she sees you trying to plant a hickey on me.”

 

Kagome shoved his shoulder. “I'm not planting a hickey on you.”

 

“Shhh, go back to sleep, Kagome.” He whispered. She looked up to see his chocolate eyes staring intensely at her. Kagome shook her head as she looked back at him as she reached up and touched his raven locks. `The night of the new moon.'

 

It hadn't been easy, explaining his human night to Kagome. She had almost screamed when he changed in front of her.

 

His breath fanned her face, his eyes taking on a dangerous, but delicious glow. She forgot how to breath all of a sudden. “It's only five in the morning.”

 

“Oh” Kagome sighed, but sat up. “I lost the sleepiness…”

 

InuYasha sat up with her and looked at her. “I have something for you then. I meant to give it to you earlier, but I was saving it for the right time.”

 

She laughed, throwing her head back. He watched her, loving the way her laughter sounded in his ears. “And five in the morning is the perfect time?”

 

He nodded before kissing her forehead. He scooted off her bed and went to his jacket. He took out a platinum necklace with a single heart-shaped-diamond stone hanging with tiny rubies surrounding the heart. “This is for you. It'll protect you.”

 

“InuYasha,” She breathed out. “It's gorgeous.”

 

He grinned. “Not as gorgeous as you.” Even in the dark, he could see her blush.

 

“How long have you had it?”

 

“Almost three centuries.” He answered. She gasped and looked up at him. “Kagome…you know I've waited five-hundred years to see you again. This necklace came to me two hundred years in to that wait.”

 

“How?”

 

“It's a long story.” He whispered. Kagome crawled between his legs, hugged him.

 

“Tell me.” She whispered back. Looking at her, InuYasha nodded once before leaning down to give her one of his sweet, breath taking kisses.

 

“I was heartbroken when you left. From our group, only one remained with me. I wasn't the brightest person after waiting two hundred years and still having to fight through another three-hundred years. I lived near Sesshoumaru. It was the time Ayame was pregnant with Raidon and Kiyoshi.”

 

Kagome played with the necklace in her hands. “I was running through the forest when I picked up the scent of a priestess. I also picked up the scent of blood. I followed it and saw a girl, she was shooting arrows at a gang of hawk youkai. One of the youkai came down on her I killed it, I killed all of them with Tetsusaiga. I remember she looked at me and passed out. When I saw her, she had three talon marks running down her back.”

 

He took a deep breath.

 

“I took her to the nearest village and the head priestess tended to her. She couldn't have been more than seventeen. I waited until she recovered and when she did, she wanted to see me. She was wearing the necklace the first time I saw it. She thanked me and told me her name was Shiyoka Adzuki---but requested I refer to her as Yanisin Knight.”

 

“Yanisin Knight”

 

InuYasha snorted. “You're lying…”

 

She blushed and snorted right back. She narrowed her eyes. “Shiyoka Adzuki. But call me Yanisin, it's the name my grandfather gave me before he passed”

 

“The necklace had belonged to her great-grandmother. She had been pursued by a youkai and he gave that to her when she decided to marry Yanisin's great-grandfather. The youkai made it for her. Yanisin's great-grandmother gave it to her daughter who in turn gave it to her own daughter. Yanisin received the necklace upon her mother's death. She had nobody so the village took care of her and the head priestess trained her.”

 

“She gave you the necklace?”

 

He sighed and rested his cheek against her head. “Every week I came by to check on her. And after almost four years, she told me she wanted to be my wife. She wasn't my mate though, I couldn't accept her. I still visited her and she would say she was waiting until I did accept her.”

 

InuYasha stopped outside the hut, hearing the old priestess talk to her apprentice. “Yanisin, you have many young men that fancy you.”

 

“But I am saving myself for the one I fancy…”

 

“The hanyou? Yanisin, the hanyou does not return your feelings.”

 

“I have hope yet, sensei.”

 

“He fancies another…”

 

She sighed. “I know.”

 

“She became sick in the spring and so I came down to visit her more often. She asked me about you, Kagome. She asked me and I told her and she told me to keep fighting for you, she told me when I found you, to hold you tight and never let you go. She gave me a push to keep fighting through the years, to be here when you came through the well. She taught me serious patience and she urged me to hold you close and I do. Before she died that summer, she used her powers to cast a protection spell on the necklace. She asked me to give it to you because it will protect you with priestess powers, against anything.”

 

Kagome touched the necklace. She did feel the warmth from the necklace, a certain ebb that came off it. A gentle and warm aura. As InuYasha held her she looked out the window. `She was sent as an angel for him…to give him strength.' She thought.

 

Looking towards Goshinboku she could swear she saw her. Dressed in traditional miko garments, the girl had flowing brown hair with sad crystal blue eyes. Sakura blossoms flew around her as she looked straight back at Kagome, holding her necklace in her hands.

 

“Keep him safe…”

 

`I will' Kagome thought. She leaned up to touch his hair as the sun rose, as the black strands she was holding turned silver in the hands. His humans ears disappeared and his puppy ears popped back on top of his head. His fangs and claws returned and Kagome smiled.

 

“I love you, InuYasha Morikami”

 

His brilliant golden gaze took her breath away. “I love you to Kagome Higurashi.”

 

 

 

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~*Volition~*

 

Kagome mistakenly makes a wish on the jewel after Naraku's death. It forces the well to close and leave her second family behind. Now, InuYasha has waited 500 years to finally see Kagome again, but when he does see her, she is not the 'Kagome' he thought he'd face...

So how does a hanyou convince a miko to love him all over again?

 

 

Volition- the act of making a choice or decision; a desire; a wish.

 

 

 

Disclaimer, I do not own InuYasha. All right belong to Rumiko Takahashi.