InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Youkai Lust ❯ How could you... ( Chapter 3 )

Youkai Lust

By Dariana aka Silverhentai

Chapter 3

Inuyasha arrived to Kaede's house carrying Kagome. He panted heavily and his forehead was pearled with sweat.

Inside, the child youkai was the first in detect their scent. His eyes lighted in happiness at the idea of seeing again his surrogate mother and Inuyasha after their victory over Naraku. A blur of copper fur dashed to the door calling everybody attention.

"Kagome and Inuyasha are back!" his cheerful voice filled the silence of the room.

Sango, who was resting for the fight and petting Kirara on her lap, stood abruptly almost dropping the reduced form of the fire cat demon. Her eyes lightened too and searched immediately for Miroku.

They arrived to the hut the night before, Sango was unconscious and the monk carried her there to treat her wounds. Kagome had told them that she would meet them later; they didn't have other option but went with the old miko. The demon exterminator was just knocked out for a hard blow given by Naraku with hiraikotsu. None of them had received major damage and Miroku had prayed that neither Inuyasha nor Kagome were badly wounded.

Somewhat limping and using her boomerang as a walking stick, Sango walked next to the monk to greet their friends. Shippou's voice filtered through the half opened door.

"What happened to Kagome? Is she… is she…" the kit's voice sounded worried and fearful.

"She is not dead. Now go and get Sango" Inuyasha's voice was constrained but contained an order that Shippou didn't dare to question.

The taijiya held her breath as her heart shrank and rushed to the entrance helped by Miroku.

They stopped in a halt at the view in front of them. Inuyasha had in his arms Kagome's limp body wrapped in his haori, there were many visible scratches on her legs and a purple bruise on her face. The hanyou white undershirt was stained with blood and dirt. His face filled with concern, golden eyes shone with a silent plea as he spotted Sango.

Kaede, who was picking herbs arrived at the same time and dropped her basket.

"Inuyasha, what happened to Kagome?" he winced at the question and glanced at his precious cargo, his bangs hiding his face.

The foreboding feeling that things were worst than they thought enveloped them.

"I'm sorry" his eyes closed trying to block away their presence in shame.

As sharp as he was, the monk glanced at Tessaiga's sheath only to find it missing.

"Tessaiga was broken…" he said quietly remembering what happened, worry gripped his soul at the view of Kagome as he tied the loose ends in his mind.

"It was.. me. I hurt Kagome while the demon in me took control." Anger, grief and guilt swirled in his soul. He flinched as another wave of power swept through him.

Miroku took a step forward but immediately a deep growl rose from Inuyasha's chest, his arms held the girl tighter against him, instincts overtook for a moment.

"His demon blood is trying to control him again. The youkai doesn't want Miroku to get closer" Kaede approached to Inuyasha and made a sign to Sango to follow her.

The hanyou shook his head to clear his mind of the overwhelming feeling and the stream of power demanding to be set free. He knew he couldn't hold it for too long now. 'He' had claimed Kagome as his; the youkai side knew that something was wrong and instinctively wanted to protect his mate. Inuyasha was sure if he let it appear again, he would make Kagome stay against her will, not that he liked her to go but he might hurt her again.

"Take her away" his voice was hoarse and showed his pain " Send her through the well and seal it"

Sango stared at him; her eyes wide open in disbelief. This couldn't be happening.

"What did you do to her?" Shippou hands were closed in shaking fists, his face red in anger. He could smell their mixed scents.

"Let her go, Inuyasha" Kaede's command made him loosen his hold on her. The women took Kagome carefully from the hanyou's embrace.

The taijiya noticed something on her neck. Carefully moved the haori to a side to find teeth marks and a big red and purple bruise. Sango came from a demons exterminator village and knew most of their costumes.

"Did you mark her? You…" her eyes widened even more as realization of how he had hurt her finally sank in, hot anger rising slowly in her. She looked down at her friend's bruised face, her hair hiding her eyes.

"Tell me that you didn't do it, Inuyasha" her voice was low, pleading. He remained silent and she snapped at him with her eyes narrowed.

"Inuyasha How could you!"

Inuyasha couldn't hear her with the sound of his blood pounding in his ears. Something deep inside him yelled 'MINE' while he stared at Kagome.

Miroku was a great observer and was aware of the danger facing them.

"Sango, be quiet and take Lady Kagome inside with Kaede" his voice was restrained and low, his purple eyes fixed on the struggling hanyou.

The women got Kagome inside the hut and Inuyasha turned to the forest and ran. He ran and leapt through the woods as fast as his weak lucidity let him. He had to go away from her and it hurt.

Two years of being together in a quest.

Two years of her staying with him not mattered what happened, what he did or said to her.

He tore the tree in front of him in pieces with a swung of his claws.

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Someone was carrying her. There was a person at each side holding her, taking her somewhere. Hazelnut eyes opened slowly blinking a couple of times to find a wooden floor. She was inside a hut.

'Must be Kaede's'

Her head was bowed hiding her eyes behind the dark bangs, she recognized the people with her, the green skirt was Sango's and the wide red miko outfit was Kaede's. Her sight stopped on her own bare legs, she was still wearing Inuyasha's red fire rats coat.

'Inuyasha, oh Kami, Inuyasha' shame and remorse hit her again full force. Kagome felt dirty, despicable. All this time competing with Kikyo, trying to show him how much better she was. At the end she was the one who truly betrayed him. Naraku must be laughing at her from his grave.

"Where is him?" her voice was almost imperceptible, more like a broken whisper.

Her carriers looked at her and then at each other in silent understanding.

"Don't fear child thou he's not here."

A tear slipped from her face to the floor before darkness enveloped her.

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He was falling apart; losing his will, his mind and the worst part was that he was losing her.

All this time fighting together, always protecting her and he couldn't protect her from himself. Deep inside his soul he could feel her pain and confusion, Kagome's presence was somewhat faint but they were sharing a bond, a part of the mating process.

Inuyasha stayed in the forest watching the sun set over the mountains and paint the landscape with bronze flecks. Every minute had been like an hour, for him who still was fighting the fire in his blood.

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Sango stared in disbelief to the girl in front of her. Her blood was boiling in anger and murderous thoughts aimed to a certain hanyou. Kagome was her friend, almost her sister. She cared deeply for her and to look at her in such condition, simply broke her heart. The taijiya clenched her fists and hot angry tears fell from her eyes.

This wasn't fair. They had defeated Naraku, restored the Shikon no tama. Even Kikyo was out of the picture.

Part of her didn't want to blame Inuyasha, she knew how instinctively he acted when Tessaiga was away and all of them agreed to continue by his side with that knowledge. However, what he had done was the lowest act existent. He had broken her, dishonored her.

A small whimper took her out of her thoughts. Immediately, she rushed to Kagome's side.

Kagome opened her eyes slowly and met with Sango worried stare. She instantly looked away, ashamed of what had happened. She didn't deserve her friendship. Her body and her soul were stained now.

" I prepared your things for you" Sango's voice was a little shy.

"I thought you would like to go for a bath"

The young miko simply nodded and Sango helped her to get on her feet. Her legs felt weak and the area between them was sore. All her body ached but no more than her soul. Everything in her was hurt. Sango kept her in a hug for a few moments and Kagome responded by tightening her arms around her. The taijiya didn't mention the incident and wouldn't do it until her friend was ready to talk about it. She broke the hug looking at her with a reassuring smile on her lips.

"Let's go then" Sango's voice was very kind, like a mother telling her child that everything would be fine. Kagome nodded grateful. She needed to begin moving up, a bath sounded like a great start.

They walked the path through the woods, Kagome's eyes fixed on the arm helping her while wondered what were her friends thinking. Sango attitude towards her was sympathy, but what about Inuyasha…

If everyone knew she betrayed his trust, would they be mad at her?

Neither Miroku nor Shippou jumped on their way and for that Kagome was thankful. It was enough to bear her guilt and shame in front of Sango.

The spring came on view between the trees, half hidden with the thick green foliage but soon they arrived. Few minutes passed in which none of the girls did anything. Sango glanced at Kagome from the corner of her eyes thinking in something to say.

The young miko stared sadly at the crystal clear water hating the idea of being the one to taint the cleaning sanctuary. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears.

"Kagome…" Sango concerned voice brought her back from her thoughts, she looked down at Inuyasha's coat, her small hand held strongly the front, pain gripped her heart as the image of the hanyou appeared in her mind.

Sango turned around, not just because she knew how hard it was to Kagome but also because she didn't know if he could stand it.

"I'll give you sometime. I'll not be far" she walked a few meters into the woods.

Kagome disrobed slowly, scared to see her body. Finally the fabric uncovered her shoulders and slipped to the ground.

Cuts and bruises marred her once perfect skin.

"I must look terrible" the tears ran freely down her face, with careful steps she got into the water not caring if it was cold. The sobs convulsing her body as her hands washed her body, scrubbing fiercely to erase the fact that she had been raped. Devastating emotions got hold of her, leaving the frail girl feeling more broken.

She felt totally helpless as her fist hit the water.

"Why me? It's not fair," she cried, not caring if anybody could hear her.

"I agree."

Kagome widened her eyes in fear, searching for the source of the voice. He continued walking out from the woods.

"It isn't fair to bring further dishonor upon my father's name. I, Seshoumaru will mend my stupid half brother's mistake"

She gasped; her arms covered her breasts and retreated a step into the water.

His golden eyes glared coldly at her as he raised his hand, green poison dripping from his claws.

He was going to kill her.

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To be continued…