InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ You Darkness... ❯ Chapter 25 - One Nightmare Comes to an End! ( Chapter 25 )
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By: Vyncent 
Several were sure that they saw his eyes occasionally flash red, and just the thought of what might be going through the mind of the Taiyoukai when they saw that, was enough to make them shiver....
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.02.2005 | Updated On: 01.06.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 3.2K | Status: Completed
Several were sure that they saw his eyes occasionally flash red, and just the thought of what might be going through the mind of the Taiyoukai when they saw that, was enough to make them shiver....
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.02.2005 | Updated On: 01.06.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 3.2K | Status: Completed
You Darkness
by Vyncent
**This story contains violence, sexual content and rape! Some of the contents of this story are graphic. You are WARNED**
Disclaimer: I do now own Inuyasha, nor any of the associated characters. But it ain't because I don't want or wish to do so.
Chapter 25 - One Nightmare Comes to an End!
In less than fifteen minutes all who had started out on this night's hunt, were once again sitting in the livingroom of the Higurashi household. The night had been successful, and while the sights of the injured had left more than just a bad taste in the mouths of those who had participated, the knowledge that they had brought down those who had caused such pain eased the their own pain of the memories this night would leave with them for many years to come.
It was further eased when the sight of Ayumi, being treated for the more minor of her injuries by Mrs. Higurashi and back in the company of her parents, greeted their eyes upon their return. She would still have to be taken to the hospital for treatment of her broken wristed, cracked ribs, and her more personal areas treated as was proper. But for the moment, she was with loved ones, tears of joy on both her own, and her parents faces.
With tea, and refreshments, they all sat in the livingroom, Sesshomaru once again sitting in the spot he had before. There was, however, one additional visitor to the already crowded space, and he lay at the Youkai Lord's feet. Every now and then someone, unwittingly would pass close to the unconscious figure lying there, and earn a growl of warning from the Youkai Lord.
He said few words, but then, he seldom did unless he felt something important needed to be said. For those who looked close, they could see that while he paid attention to those in the room, and in small ways participated in the conversation, he seldom took his eyes from the 'prey' sitting at his feet. Several were sure that they saw his eyes occasionally flash red, and just the thought of what might be going through the mind of the Taiyoukai when they saw that, was enough to make them shiver. He only left the side of his self-assigned charge, long enough to change back into his normal attire, and then only with firm warning to Inuyasha to not take his eyes off of the male, until his return.
It was about 30 minutes later that Taisei showed up and joined the group who had achieved what he would have said hours earlier, was impossible.
"You will all be glad to know that all of the criminals you captured have been taken downtown to jail. At least one of them was babbled his confession almost before we could get him into the wagon to take him down there. The parents of the women are being contacted even now, and all are on their way to the hospital for treatment and to be reunited with their families," he told everyone.
"From what I saw, I have chosen to be the one to take Ayumi's testimony. She has been through enough," Taisei said to the room at large. "Plus I figured she would prefer to be taken to the hospital with her folks, and not in some ambulance."
"Thank you, Taisei-san," said Mayuki, "that would be more than appreciated."
She turned to the odd collection of beings in the Higurashi livingroom, and bowed deeply and with all the respect she could. "I owe you so much for saving my daughter. I fear it is a debt that we can never hope to repay," she said, Hidenori quickly agreeing.
"Inuyasha-kun?" spoke Ayumi softly. "How is Kagome-chan? I...I..." Her own ordeal was finally setting in. The pain, the horror, the fear for her friend, her injuries, and knowing that she had so much yet to face before all was said and done. Even she was not sure if she would ever be free of the nightmares the last 24 hours had brought into her life, she only knew that if her best friend was safe, and in good hands, she would find some sense of peace in this horror.
"It is alright, Ayumi-chan," Inuyasha spoke. "While her injuries were worse, she was treated quickly and even now is safely in the hands of the best healers my brother and I could find. It will be sometime before she can visit you, but I have no doubt that she will wish to once she is able."
His words reassured her far more than she had thought possible. Even though every movement sent shockwaves of pain through her body, she stood and walked over to the hanyou, her best friend's koishi. She stopped in front of him, and turned to each of the youkai, ookami, and strange people in the room, and thanked them for their efforts.
Turning back to Inuyasha, she broke into tears, sobbing painfully as she leaned into him and hugged him inspite of her ribs, and wrist. For his part, he just gently hugged her back, as she repeated one word over and over, "Arigato....arigato..."
Her father came to her, and gently led the girl away, adding his own heartfelt thanks to his daughter's. With that the Takenouchi's left, once again a whole family, but one changed in ways that they could have never imagined.
"You are all more than welcome to stay the night. It is rather late," said Mrs. Higurashi, her son Souta, and Ojii-san both adding their agreement to the offer.
Inuyasha looked around the room, and by consensus of opinion it was clear that everyone just wanted to go home.
"We appreciate your offer, Higurashi-nisou, but," he began.
"Think nothing of it Inuyasha-san," she said with a smile. "You need to be with her right now. You all need to be there for her. We most likely will not see you all again, but you all are more than welcome at any time. Despite the circumstances that brought us together, we have all gained much by having met and worked with all of you. My daughter could not have better friends, be in better hands, or have a better family, regardless of who, or what you all are, or what era you call home."
They all bowed to the onna, who had given birth to the one person who had enriched their lives beyond imagining, as well as her little brother and Ojii-san. It was a low bow of deeply felt respect, even from the Prince of the Ookami Tribe, and the Taiyoukai of the Western Lands. They all gathered their few belongings that they had brought with them, and began making their way to the old well, each taken a moment to personally thank the Higurashi's for the hospitally and welcome.
Ginta and Hakkaku were the last two to leave. They stopped briefly to speak to Ojii-san.
"Daitoku-sama, onegai. Of the victims tonight, there was one," Ginta started, "...one who..who..."
"When my pack brother reached his assigned target, the onna there had passed on just before he could do anything to aid her," spoke up Hakkaku for his friend and brother. "We would ask if you could hold a memorial for her, and for the second one, who also was found dead. It would ease our hearts knowing their spirits can find peace and their way to the afterlife."
"Hai," said the old Daitoku, "I will watch the reports on the news as they come in. They will provide the name of the joshi. I will burn incense for them and pay our respects to their parents as well."
"Arigato, Daitoku-san," said both ookami youkai brothers, then they too left for the old well. Grabbing their ookami charges, they both took their leap back in time, and within moments were greatfully breathing the fresh air of home. With the glitter of the stars, and the soft glow of the moon, they soon joined the others in the old miko's hut.
Inuyasha was once again, holding Kagome in his lap, snugged safely against his chest. Sesshomaru sat nearby, Rin in his own arms. The prisoner was across the room, tightly bound, unconscious and surrounded by the ookami who had helped with the night's activities.
"From the tired, but satisfied looks on ye faces, not to mention the added company that ye brought with ye," spoke Kaede, "I would say that your night was successful."
"Hai, Kaede-baa-chan," spoke Miroku. "Although, I do not believe I will be getting some of the horror of the things we saw out of my mind for a long time to come."
"Hai," spoke up Sango. "I would almost rather face Naraku again, as to see joshi in that shape ever again. But I do have to admit that some of the sights we saw were certainly a marvel. It is too bad that we could not have seen them under better circumstances."
"I am honoured to have met nee-san's family," softly spoke Ginta. "Now I see why she is such a strong and wonderful person. She has truly enriched my life just having known her as I have."
The others all agreed.
Sesshomaru spoke up for the first time since passing back through the old well, "Atsuko, how is the Miko doing?" As Inuyasha held Kagome, so the Taiyoukai held his ward. He arms snuggly wrapped protectively around the small girl, who lay almost hidden in the folds of his haori. Only one hand could clearly be seen, and it was firmly wrapped around one hand of the little Miko. The hanyou and the Youkai unable to separate the almost death like grip the child held even in slumber. By silent agreement, they left the two to find what small comfort they could in each other's presence.
"She has been resting well since the ritual, my Lord," said the Western Lands' Chief Healer. "Remarkably, perhaps do to her own powers, and the unusual nature of this particular ritual, her injuries have all healed, and even the scars are gone."
Inuyasha had noticed that the splint was gone from Kagome's arm, but he was just so glad to have her back in his arms that he had paid it little attention. Now, he pulled that arm out for all to see, and they all marvelled at how even the cuts that had been carved into her skin were no longer there. It was like they had never occurred. Even her face was back to the familiar look that they all had come to know and love. It warmed all of their hearts to know that their 'sister' would not have to carry the physical scars of her ordeal for the rest of her life. As for the mental scars, they all swore to be there for her, and help in whatever way was necessary to help those scars to heal as well.
Tired and half asleep, Shippou crawled over from sitting with Sango, and quietly climbed into Kagome's lap, snuggling under the sleeves of Inuyasha's haori. Everyone settled themselves comfortably in the confines of the small hut, and soon followed the little kitsune's example. The night passed by peacefully for the sleeping group.
Dictionary
Baka - Idiot
Chikushou - Damn
Daitoku - Priest
Fukurou - Owl
Hanyou - Half Demon
Higurashi-daitoku - Roughly: Priest Higurashi...I have chosen to use this instead of a name, as no name is ever cited in either the anime or the manga. Kagome's grandfather, and name used by those not of the family.
Higurashi-nisou - Roughly: Priestess Higurashi...I have chosen to use this instead of a name, as no name is ever cited in either the anime or the manga. Kagome's mother, and name used by those not of the family.
Hinba - Mare
Houshi - Monk
Inu - Dog
Joshi - Women
Kinmouno shishi - Golden-haired Lion
Kitsune - Fox Demon
Kobura - Cobra
Koruto - Colt
Miko - Shrine Maiden
Neko - Cat
Nisou - Priestess
Ojii-san - Grandfather
Ojika - Stag
Okaa-san - Mother
Onna - Woman
Ookami - Wolf
Osuuma - Stallion
Oushi - Bull
Red Dragon - Ru-doragon
Sama - Lady or Lord - respectively
Shika - Deer
Shikon no Kakera - Shikon Shards
Shikon no Tama - Jewel of Four Souls
Shishi - Lion
Taijiya - Demon Exterminator
Taiyoukai - Demon Lord
Youkai - Demon
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by Vyncent
**This story contains violence, sexual content and rape! Some of the contents of this story are graphic. You are WARNED**
Disclaimer: I do now own Inuyasha, nor any of the associated characters. But it ain't because I don't want or wish to do so.
Chapter 25 - One Nightmare Comes to an End!
In less than fifteen minutes all who had started out on this night's hunt, were once again sitting in the livingroom of the Higurashi household. The night had been successful, and while the sights of the injured had left more than just a bad taste in the mouths of those who had participated, the knowledge that they had brought down those who had caused such pain eased the their own pain of the memories this night would leave with them for many years to come.
It was further eased when the sight of Ayumi, being treated for the more minor of her injuries by Mrs. Higurashi and back in the company of her parents, greeted their eyes upon their return. She would still have to be taken to the hospital for treatment of her broken wristed, cracked ribs, and her more personal areas treated as was proper. But for the moment, she was with loved ones, tears of joy on both her own, and her parents faces.
With tea, and refreshments, they all sat in the livingroom, Sesshomaru once again sitting in the spot he had before. There was, however, one additional visitor to the already crowded space, and he lay at the Youkai Lord's feet. Every now and then someone, unwittingly would pass close to the unconscious figure lying there, and earn a growl of warning from the Youkai Lord.
He said few words, but then, he seldom did unless he felt something important needed to be said. For those who looked close, they could see that while he paid attention to those in the room, and in small ways participated in the conversation, he seldom took his eyes from the 'prey' sitting at his feet. Several were sure that they saw his eyes occasionally flash red, and just the thought of what might be going through the mind of the Taiyoukai when they saw that, was enough to make them shiver. He only left the side of his self-assigned charge, long enough to change back into his normal attire, and then only with firm warning to Inuyasha to not take his eyes off of the male, until his return.
It was about 30 minutes later that Taisei showed up and joined the group who had achieved what he would have said hours earlier, was impossible.
"You will all be glad to know that all of the criminals you captured have been taken downtown to jail. At least one of them was babbled his confession almost before we could get him into the wagon to take him down there. The parents of the women are being contacted even now, and all are on their way to the hospital for treatment and to be reunited with their families," he told everyone.
"From what I saw, I have chosen to be the one to take Ayumi's testimony. She has been through enough," Taisei said to the room at large. "Plus I figured she would prefer to be taken to the hospital with her folks, and not in some ambulance."
"Thank you, Taisei-san," said Mayuki, "that would be more than appreciated."
She turned to the odd collection of beings in the Higurashi livingroom, and bowed deeply and with all the respect she could. "I owe you so much for saving my daughter. I fear it is a debt that we can never hope to repay," she said, Hidenori quickly agreeing.
"Inuyasha-kun?" spoke Ayumi softly. "How is Kagome-chan? I...I..." Her own ordeal was finally setting in. The pain, the horror, the fear for her friend, her injuries, and knowing that she had so much yet to face before all was said and done. Even she was not sure if she would ever be free of the nightmares the last 24 hours had brought into her life, she only knew that if her best friend was safe, and in good hands, she would find some sense of peace in this horror.
"It is alright, Ayumi-chan," Inuyasha spoke. "While her injuries were worse, she was treated quickly and even now is safely in the hands of the best healers my brother and I could find. It will be sometime before she can visit you, but I have no doubt that she will wish to once she is able."
His words reassured her far more than she had thought possible. Even though every movement sent shockwaves of pain through her body, she stood and walked over to the hanyou, her best friend's koishi. She stopped in front of him, and turned to each of the youkai, ookami, and strange people in the room, and thanked them for their efforts.
Turning back to Inuyasha, she broke into tears, sobbing painfully as she leaned into him and hugged him inspite of her ribs, and wrist. For his part, he just gently hugged her back, as she repeated one word over and over, "Arigato....arigato..."
Her father came to her, and gently led the girl away, adding his own heartfelt thanks to his daughter's. With that the Takenouchi's left, once again a whole family, but one changed in ways that they could have never imagined.
"You are all more than welcome to stay the night. It is rather late," said Mrs. Higurashi, her son Souta, and Ojii-san both adding their agreement to the offer.
Inuyasha looked around the room, and by consensus of opinion it was clear that everyone just wanted to go home.
"We appreciate your offer, Higurashi-nisou, but," he began.
"Think nothing of it Inuyasha-san," she said with a smile. "You need to be with her right now. You all need to be there for her. We most likely will not see you all again, but you all are more than welcome at any time. Despite the circumstances that brought us together, we have all gained much by having met and worked with all of you. My daughter could not have better friends, be in better hands, or have a better family, regardless of who, or what you all are, or what era you call home."
They all bowed to the onna, who had given birth to the one person who had enriched their lives beyond imagining, as well as her little brother and Ojii-san. It was a low bow of deeply felt respect, even from the Prince of the Ookami Tribe, and the Taiyoukai of the Western Lands. They all gathered their few belongings that they had brought with them, and began making their way to the old well, each taken a moment to personally thank the Higurashi's for the hospitally and welcome.
Ginta and Hakkaku were the last two to leave. They stopped briefly to speak to Ojii-san.
"Daitoku-sama, onegai. Of the victims tonight, there was one," Ginta started, "...one who..who..."
"When my pack brother reached his assigned target, the onna there had passed on just before he could do anything to aid her," spoke up Hakkaku for his friend and brother. "We would ask if you could hold a memorial for her, and for the second one, who also was found dead. It would ease our hearts knowing their spirits can find peace and their way to the afterlife."
"Hai," said the old Daitoku, "I will watch the reports on the news as they come in. They will provide the name of the joshi. I will burn incense for them and pay our respects to their parents as well."
"Arigato, Daitoku-san," said both ookami youkai brothers, then they too left for the old well. Grabbing their ookami charges, they both took their leap back in time, and within moments were greatfully breathing the fresh air of home. With the glitter of the stars, and the soft glow of the moon, they soon joined the others in the old miko's hut.
Inuyasha was once again, holding Kagome in his lap, snugged safely against his chest. Sesshomaru sat nearby, Rin in his own arms. The prisoner was across the room, tightly bound, unconscious and surrounded by the ookami who had helped with the night's activities.
"From the tired, but satisfied looks on ye faces, not to mention the added company that ye brought with ye," spoke Kaede, "I would say that your night was successful."
"Hai, Kaede-baa-chan," spoke Miroku. "Although, I do not believe I will be getting some of the horror of the things we saw out of my mind for a long time to come."
"Hai," spoke up Sango. "I would almost rather face Naraku again, as to see joshi in that shape ever again. But I do have to admit that some of the sights we saw were certainly a marvel. It is too bad that we could not have seen them under better circumstances."
"I am honoured to have met nee-san's family," softly spoke Ginta. "Now I see why she is such a strong and wonderful person. She has truly enriched my life just having known her as I have."
The others all agreed.
Sesshomaru spoke up for the first time since passing back through the old well, "Atsuko, how is the Miko doing?" As Inuyasha held Kagome, so the Taiyoukai held his ward. He arms snuggly wrapped protectively around the small girl, who lay almost hidden in the folds of his haori. Only one hand could clearly be seen, and it was firmly wrapped around one hand of the little Miko. The hanyou and the Youkai unable to separate the almost death like grip the child held even in slumber. By silent agreement, they left the two to find what small comfort they could in each other's presence.
"She has been resting well since the ritual, my Lord," said the Western Lands' Chief Healer. "Remarkably, perhaps do to her own powers, and the unusual nature of this particular ritual, her injuries have all healed, and even the scars are gone."
Inuyasha had noticed that the splint was gone from Kagome's arm, but he was just so glad to have her back in his arms that he had paid it little attention. Now, he pulled that arm out for all to see, and they all marvelled at how even the cuts that had been carved into her skin were no longer there. It was like they had never occurred. Even her face was back to the familiar look that they all had come to know and love. It warmed all of their hearts to know that their 'sister' would not have to carry the physical scars of her ordeal for the rest of her life. As for the mental scars, they all swore to be there for her, and help in whatever way was necessary to help those scars to heal as well.
Tired and half asleep, Shippou crawled over from sitting with Sango, and quietly climbed into Kagome's lap, snuggling under the sleeves of Inuyasha's haori. Everyone settled themselves comfortably in the confines of the small hut, and soon followed the little kitsune's example. The night passed by peacefully for the sleeping group.
Dictionary
Baka - Idiot
Chikushou - Damn
Daitoku - Priest
Fukurou - Owl
Hanyou - Half Demon
Higurashi-daitoku - Roughly: Priest Higurashi...I have chosen to use this instead of a name, as no name is ever cited in either the anime or the manga. Kagome's grandfather, and name used by those not of the family.
Higurashi-nisou - Roughly: Priestess Higurashi...I have chosen to use this instead of a name, as no name is ever cited in either the anime or the manga. Kagome's mother, and name used by those not of the family.
Hinba - Mare
Houshi - Monk
Inu - Dog
Joshi - Women
Kinmouno shishi - Golden-haired Lion
Kitsune - Fox Demon
Kobura - Cobra
Koruto - Colt
Miko - Shrine Maiden
Neko - Cat
Nisou - Priestess
Ojii-san - Grandfather
Ojika - Stag
Okaa-san - Mother
Onna - Woman
Ookami - Wolf
Osuuma - Stallion
Oushi - Bull
Red Dragon - Ru-doragon
Sama - Lady or Lord - respectively
Shika - Deer
Shikon no Kakera - Shikon Shards
Shikon no Tama - Jewel of Four Souls
Shishi - Lion
Taijiya - Demon Exterminator
Taiyoukai - Demon Lord
Youkai - Demon
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