Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Every Rose Has It's Thorn ❯ Slip Up ( Chapter 2 )

Oh my god look what the cat dragged in
Livin' my life sin after sin
Night rolls up and I do it again
Oh my god, look what the cat dragged in
-Look What the Cat Dragged In, Poison

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Every Rose Has It's Thorn
Chapter#2



His amber eyes flashed dimly, the rest of his toned body concealed by the protective coverage of the thick branches provided by the tree he sat in. He watched in interest as the group below him got ready, keenly watching every move they made. Waiting for a slip up.

He had been following them for a little over a week now. Watching and analyzing every move each one of them made. Already able to describe each one of them, their names, personalities, reactions, status, all of it. And it amused him greatly to know that he knew all this about them, and they had yet to know he was even there.

Even the miko couldn't sense him, which in a way, surprised him. Naraku had stated before that she was the one he would have to look out for. And though he wouldn't say it out loud. She was also the one he was afraid of. Though watching her, Youko couldn't see why he would fear such a creature. She seemed so frail, this Kagome woman. So childish, naive about the world and it's dangers. And yet, she took the position as an adoptive mother to the fox kit. A task that's not easy to bear. He would know, he put his own mother through that hell. She was a mystery . . . a very attractive mystery. . .

Not that it mattered. He was going to end up killing her any way. Youko smirked, some stray sunlight glinting off his sharp fang. But he could have a little fun first . . .

It was her eyes that held his interest. Those deep blue cerulean orbs that reflected every emotion that graced her young, beautiful face. It flaunted her vulnerability, her innocence. And he liked it.

Never had he seen someone as pure as the woman child below him, she was a rare treasure he may never find for great years to come. He wanted her. Wanted to corrupt her innocence, make her see the joys of life instead of living by some imaginary rules that humans lived by. See the life he led everyday. Just living his life, day after day, sin after sin. It was just the best way to live.

He sighed dejectedly, knowing that he would never taste the tender flesh of the young miko that had invaded his thoughts. Or at least not the way he wanted to. He had come here for a purpose. To steal the Shikon No Tama or die trying. And possibly kill off a few of Naraku's enemies, but only if he needed to. He refused to lower himself to doing his dirty work.

"INUYASHA! SIT!" Youko's ears flattened against his skull in an effort to block out the unwanted pain that accompanied the woman's harsh yelling. He grumbled to himself as he glared down at the group that had disturbed his thoughts, his mood brightening however when seeing the hanyou laying face first in the ground.

"Me and Sango ARE going to take a bath! We've been going on for days! It's about time we get a break! So if you'll excuse us!" The girl was fuming, her fists clenching at her sides in her effort to control her relentless anger. He watched as she turned on her heal in a huff, grabbing a startled Sango by the wrist and dragging her along with the bathing supplies, stomping off toward the hot spring near by.

Youko smirked, thoughts of naked woman already bombarding his lecherous mind. He could almost see the milky skin as if it were right in front of him, feel the silky texture on his clawed fingertips. He shivered in anticipation as he bounded tree by tree, soundlessly. The old, battered branches never holding his weight for long, unable to creak under the weight because of how it was scarcely there.

He watched carefully, as the two woman walked side by side. Straining to hear anything they might say, but do so and remain hidden. He smirked dangerously, like the predator he was. One thought lingering in his complex mind. 'Looks like they slipped . . .'

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"Oh Kami, this feels good!" Kagome purred as she slipped into the warm water of the spring. Her eyes closed as she basked in pleasure. Feeling the small ripples in the water slap gently against her naked skin, signifying Sango's entrance into the spring. She cracked an eye open, watching as Sango took the place next to her on the rocks. "Hey Sango?"

The taijya's attention perked as she gave all of it to Kagome, hearing the sense of urgency in her voice. Realizing instantly that whatever it was, it was important. "Yes Kagome-chan?"

Kagome licked her lips, a action that had always signified nervousness. Sango waited patiently as she watched Kagome fidget under her gaze, unable keep still as she wringed her hands in her lap. "I-I was just wondering if, you felt something . . ."

Sango's eyebrows furrowed in confusion, watching how Kagome flinched when feeling the confusion roll off her. "Kagome, what are you talking about?" She asked softly. She was starting to become worried, Kagome never acted like this. She always told Sango everything without a second thought. Something was definitely wrong.

"I've had the feeling that someone has been watching us, for a while now. . ." She hung her head dejectedly, mumbling. "But Inuyasha said I was just being paranoid, so I'm probably just imagining things . . ."

Sango gave her young friend a pitying look. Knowing very well how the simple conviction had hurt her. Ever since he had confronted her about their relationship, it seemed like Inuyasha had become harsher toward the young school girl. Each time he snapped at her, he tore a little peace of her heart, without even realizing it. Sango knew he didn't mean to be to so hard on Kagome, he truly did care deeply for the girl. The problem was, Kagome would never know.

Inuyasha most likely didn't even realize that he was pushing her away from him. But then . . . maybe he did. . . Maybe he is following his word and letting her move on, just like he said he would on that cold winter night. She remembered that night very clearly, just as she knew Inuyasha and Kagome did.

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Sango stroked the crying girls ebony hair, in what she hoped to be a comforting motion. Idly listening to the rain as it hit against the old roof in a symphony of soft thuds. The wind had picked up only recently, the large gusts threatening the small rickety shack they were sleeping in.

Though the shack seemed to have grown immensely after Sango demanded that it be left to only Kagome and her. Knowing the the grieving girl wouldn't want to be seen in such a broken state. Especially by Shippo. "Shhhh, just tell me what's wrong." She chided gently.

Kagome choked, burying herself deeper in the older woman's comforting embrace. Her words choppy and forced as she tried to speak her tale. "H-he doesn't care for me Sango! He doesn't even care!"

Sango continued to stroke her black locks, hushing the sobbing girl. Even as she frantically searched her own mind for clarification. "Who Kagome? Who are you talking about?" Her words were soft, gentle despite the utter confusion.

Kagome bit her lip, oblivious to the deep imprint she was making in the tender flesh, as she tried to control her raging emotions. But to no avail. Tears continued their journey down her youthful face, that was now taunt in it's sadness. "Inuyasha . . . he doesn't care." She whispered, clinging to Sango as if she was her only life line. Desperately soaking in the needed comfort she was being offered.

Sango's eyes widened in shock in hearing the words. Knowing them instantly to be a lie. But part of her worried. Inuyasha would never tell her something that would hurt her, not purposely any way. So why would he now?

"Why Sango? Why does he hate me!? Is it because of Kikyo? Just tell me why!" Kagome's shoulders shook violently as her voice trembled on the edge of hysterics. Choking on unrelenting sobs as she clung to Sango tighter. Her white knuckles fisting themselves in her robes.

'Kikyo . . .' The name rang in her thoughts, her eyes widening in sudden realization. 'Kikyo . . .' One of two woman that Inuyasha loved. The one he loved first, and promised to die with. She was the cause for Inuyasha's rash actions. It was all so clear now!

"Kagome. Listen to me. What did he say to you? His exact words?" Sango asked, the words coming out in a rush. Though still coated in her soft caring tone.

Kagome buried her face deeper into the taija's simple pink kimono, her voice hoarse from the strain of keeping the sobs at bay. "He said that he couldn't love me . . ."

"Did he give you a reason?" Sango prompted. Her own mind looking for any, and every reason.

Kagome swallowed, trying to rid herself of the growing lump that resided itself in her throat. "He said he couldn't love both of us," She snuggled into Sango's shoulder. "and that he wanted me to move on. But Sango! How can I? I've loved him for so long!"

Sango held her friend, stroking her back as the girl's puffy eyes dried themselves of her tears. Her own heart breaking at the thought of the ending they had all thought would end so happily . . .

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Kagome stared down into the water, watching the intricate designs the ripples made. Holding back tears that threatened to fall from her cerulean eyes. Hardly noticing the comforting hand that set gently on her shoulder.

"I'm sure it was nothing." Sango said comfortingly. " You probably just have the jitters because the battle with . . ."

"But I felt it . . ." Kagome interrupted in a soft whisper, trying to convince herself of her own words.

Sango bit her lip, knowing that she was treadin on unstable ground. "Maybe someone was watching us. But then they left." She offered.

Kagome bit the inside of her cheek, nodding sadly. "Yeah. That must have been it."

Sango gave her friend a last pat on the back before gingerly exiting the hot spring. Looking over her shoulder to see that Kagome was not following. "Kagome?"

She smiled at her friend. "I'm going to stay in a little longer Sango, go head and go. I'll meet you back at camp."

Sango hesitated, knowing that there could be demon's around.

As if reading her thoaghts, Kagome sighed. "I have my bow with me Sango. And if I don need help I'm in hearing range."

Sango nodded, still a little uncomfortable with the decision. But knowing full well that Kagome needed this time alone. "Ok. Just be careful . . ."

"I will Sango. You don't have to worry, nothing will happen."



AU: I was going to go a little farther with this chapter, but to end it like this was WAY to tempting. Not to mention that the chapter is already pretty lengthy for me about seven pages!! Woot! I would like to thank all my reviewers who I dedicate this chapter to. So give a big thankyou to:

Kittypup13: Thankyou! I'll try to update sooner next time!

Burning Ice: ^^ You'll like the next chapter. You'll get the answer to you question. But . . . as a hint. I will tell you that it will be at the hot spring! *wink wink*

Anonymous: Like I told Kitty, I'll update a soon as I'm satisfied with the chapter! ^^

SakuraBlossom3019: Ok. For your first question. I'm thinking about doing something LIKE that. But it's going to be a bit different then what your refferring too. And for your second. IF this story goes well and I get enough requests. There will be a sequal where she meets Kurama. And I'm all about girl power baby! ^^

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Sango132004: oh no no no! On the contrary! She WISHES she could hate him. You'll see. It is a youko/kagome pairing. ^^ and it will all be good in the end. sorta . . .



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