Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Every Rose Has It's Thorn ❯ A Little Reaction ( Chapter 4 )

I want a little reaction
how 'bout a kiss or two?
She said, "Jump back honey,"
I said, "no can do."
-Blame It On You, Poison


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Every Rose Has It's Thorn
Chapter#4



Night fell like a dark curtain, muffling the sounds of day as the forest quieted. But one voice rang through, penetrating the peaceful silence. "WHAT!"

Kagome cringed, her ears ringing. She couldn't imagine how loud it must have been to Inuyasha's ears. But he must have been to angry to notice his hearing, lucky her . . . "Look! I'm sorry ok! It wasn't my-"

"Of coarse it was your fault! Your suppose to PROTECT the jewel wench! Not just hand it over to some pretty fox passing your way!" Inuyasha yelled, his harsh words stinging even himself. But he continued on, not giving notice to her balled fists, as she hid her eyes under the curtain of her dark hair. "I bet you had yourself a great ol' time! So tell me! Was he a good kisser? Did you enjoy yourself!"

Kagome's petite figure began to shake, her unsure words being mumbled from her lips, as she tried to hold back her tears and defend herself. "I-it wasn't like-"

"MY ASS!" he interrupted her, his eyes were cold, unforgiving. "I can smell his stench all over you! So tell me Kagome, did you ever even think about the rest of us?"

"But I-"

"I WASN'T FINISHED! You let us all done! You-"

"I was attacked!" Tears pooled from her eyes as she looked coldly at him. Her desperation for understanding clear in her voice. Her anger toward him being directed in through her next statement. Aiming for his heart. "And you weren't there to protect me . . . " Her voice had lowered, but the tone had hardened. The over all effect turning into what could only be called bone chilling.

A pang of guilt it him. She had hit him where he was weakest. He wasn't there. And for that he could probably never forgive himself. What if something had happened to her? He would be failing her . . . again. Just like he had failed Kikyo. But what hurt him all the more was the tears that were now running down her cheeks. He knew those tears were because of him, and it chilled him to the bone. "Kagome . . . I-"

"I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT!" She screamed, her eyes sealed shut against the flow of tears. Her arms wrapped around her small body, as if to protect herself from him.

Inuyasha looked taken aback, eyes wide in shock as he took a few step away from her. After all the time he had spent with her, after all the fights they had. Never had he seen her look so upset. . . never had she pushed him away. The mix of anger and despair had driven her over the edge. So far, he worried, that she would actually leave him. Something he couldn't live with.

Kagome avoided his gaze and walked past him, not bothering to rid herself of her remaining tears. Refusing to turn back as she made her way back to the camp. Not caring that Inuyasha didn't follow her. Not caring that she was once again wide open for attack.

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He sat in a nearby tree listening to the whole conversation. Knowing full well that neither of them could sense his presence since he was downwind. He wanted to laugh at the dog's misfortune. After all, it wasn't his fault he was incapable of enticing young females.

Youko stifled a snicker. His golden eyes gleaming in apparent amusement. Though it was quickly banished as he smelt the salty tears. His eyes narrowing in displeasure, or maybe it was anger? He wasn't exactly sure. But he was upset with the dog. Knowing that it was he who made the young girl cry.

He wasn't even sure WHY he cared. Seriously! He himself had just stolen her most valuable possession! 'But at least he had given her a good time . . .' His conscious whispered, making him smirk all the more, his male ego inflating.

He had been very satisfied with his performance. Even more so since he got a kiss out of the whole deal. He had actually found that he enjoyed it, something he had found was rare in the human race. Usually because they were so . . . unresponsive. Not that Kagome had responded the way that he would have liked, but she had relaxed immensely. And though she would probably never admit it to any one, she enjoyed it. He knew she did, just as he did.

He frowned. She would have responded had that mutt not have barged in. They could have had a perfectly good time! He sighed softly. Things just never seemed to go his way.

He looked down at the jewel shards in his hand, holding them up to his face as he examined them with little interest. He would never understand why demons from all over would give up their lives for such a small thing. If it was power they wanted, then they should work for it.

His frown deepened. He would never rely on such a unsteady thing. For if he had ever lost it he would be defenseless. The power of the jewel being stripped from him. 'It really is stupid of them.' He thought, turning the jewel in his hand.

He snorted lightly. He hadn't made such a smart decision himself. He had stolen the jewel, yes. But he failed to have a challenge when stealing it. The very reason he went out of his way to get it.

A smirk came to his face, as he eyed the jewel. Naraku had broken the deal. Which meant . . . he wouldn't get the jewel. In fact . . . He would give it back . . .

Youko got to his feet, perfectly balanced as he made his way back to the camp. Leaping from branch to branch with out the slightest hesitation. Though still being cautious enough to stay down wind from the dog. He would keep himself hidden from the mutt for a little longer.

It didn't take long for him to arrive to the campsite, actually he had beaten Kagome there. Not that it was surprising. She was only human after all.

To pass the time he watched as the two other humans talked lowly amongst themselves, careful not to wake the slumbering kit lying on Kagome's portable futon.

Well . . . they had THOUGHT he was sleeping. Youko couldn't help but smile, noticing that the kit's eyes were only halfway closed. His pointed demonic ears twitching ever so slightly, listening to the adults conversation. The wondrous ways of the kitsunes.

Youko chuckled to himself, as the younger kitsune below sat up, running past the startled adults. Probably smelling Kagome coming his way.

Youko's theory was proven correct as he watched the young kitsune launch himself in Kagome's arms, which caught him faithfully. Though Youko couldn't help but notice the despair in her eyes. But looking at the adults, he saw that they hadn't seemed to notice. Smiling and greeting Kagome as they continued to sit by the fire, admiring the scene. Only Shippo seemed to notice the difference in her persona. Which once again had Youko preening in pride for his race.

"Kagome! Are you ok!" He asked in a panic, his sensitive nose picking up the scent of tears. His statement catching the attention of the two adults, who remained sitting, listening intently to the conversation. "Kagome! You've been crying! What did that jerk do now!"He asked, anger laced in his voice. It was always the stupid dog that made Kagome cry.

Kagome hugged him closely to her, a defiant tear sliding down her cheek. Her knees gave out as she kneeled onto the clearings rough ground, the layer of dead leaves cushioning her fall. Sending Miroku and Sango to their feet in a hurry, their concern for her obvious in their confused faces. "I'm sorry . . . so sorry . . ." She whispered into the boys soft hair, not seeing his panicked eyes.

Sango and Miroku looked at each other in confusion, before turning back to Kagome and the frightened Shippo. They kneeled at her side, Sango put a comforting hand on the girls shoulder. "Kagome, what are you talking about? Why are you sorry? You've done nothing wrong!" The older girl reassured.

"Yes Miss Kagome! You have nothing to be sorry for! Surely Inuyasha just said something rash." Miroku stated, supporting Sango in her efforts to calm the devastated girl.

Kagome just shook her head, not looking them in the eye as she whispered quietly. "The jewel is gone you guys . . . It was stolen from me."

Silence pursued, as only breathing could be heard. The shock and utter . . . disappointment radiated off them in waves. The kit, however, seemed unfazed as he continued to hug and comfort his mother figure. "It's ok Kagome! I'm sure we can get it back! Don't cry!"

Kagome only hugged him tighter, as the young kit eyed her worriedly. Silently cursing Sango and Miroku for not helping him comfort her. "Oh Shippo! I let you all down! I don't even know who it was that took them! It's done! I've failed you!" She cried out, her eyes squeezed shut.

Miroku looked over at Sango who was currently deep in her own thoughts, not coherent to what was happening around her. Her shoulders sagging with her sense of loss.

He sighed. He knew well that Sango was torn right now. Having the knowledge that she had left Kagome alone, and the dread that came with knowing the jewel shards were no longer in their hands. Guilt and fear were weighing heavily on her.

Looking back at Kagome his eyes softened. It wasn't her fault, they all knew it wasn't. Though doubtless, Inuyasha would have told her so. The hanyou would never understand the torment that he constantly puts her through.

Miroku laid a hand on her shoulder, squeezing it in reassurance. "It's ok Lady Kagome. All is not lost. We will have Inuyasha smell him out in the morning. But for now I think we should all get some rest." He said gently, thankful when she nodded in agreement. Walking over to her sleeping bag, with a ever concerned Shippo in her arms.

And so slumber fell on the shard hunting group, not including the hanyou, since he had yet to come back. All was quiet in the forest clearing, the only sound coming from the summer crickets that sung their song.

Not even pausing when the silver kitsune came passing through the brush, but instead cricking their complaints for the interruption, before going back to their melody. Youko paid them no heed, his golden eyes set upon the figure in the sleeping bag.

He looked down on her sleeping form, kneeling next to her. Frowning when he saw that the kit was laying right next to her. Something that would definitely make things harder for him.

His brows furrowed as he examined the situation. After further contemplation he sighed dejectedly. He really didn't want to take this coarse of action, but seeing as the situation left him no choice, what else was he to do?

Looking over his shoulder, he watched the other two ningens chests rise in fall in the steady beat of slumber. Confident that they would not awaken and disturb his plans, he turned back to the miko and her kit.

Slowly placing a hand over the woman's mouth, he muffled her cry when she woke up. Her eyes wide with fear as she began to struggle within his strong grasp.

He picked her up swiftly, pressing her back against his firm chest. Her cries of protest still muffled by his firm hand. Doing this all quick enough so that she would not disturb the sleeping child. Who only rolled over, mumbling nonsense. Still in the confines of sleep. Much to Youko's relief. For though he could undoubtedly deal with the kit without problem, it would most definitely be easier if he only had to deal with one being fighting against him.

With that thought he felt a sharp pain in his shin. Scowling down at the troublesome bundle he held, he was greeted by two endless blue orbs of fury. The flames of her rage licking at the irises of the cerulean orbs.

"I wouldn't try that again if I were y-" She back kicked him again, cutting him off purposely. Glaring defiantly at her captor, who full heartedly glared back at her. A soft growl of warning admitting from his throat.

"Then I suppose you don't want your shards back." He stated slyly, watching as her hostility diminished. Leaving a wide eyed and eager girl in it's wake. He stifled a chuckle.

Looking over his shoulder he once again made sure that everyone was still asleep he turned his attention back to her. "Ok listen closely." He whispered in her ear, as if preaching a small child. "We'll discuss this farther from the camp, I do not wish for the others to be awakened." He paused, feeling her heart pounding as she nodded lightly. Turning her around he brought his face close to hers, ignoring her discomfort as he looked her in the eye firmly. "Now I'm going to remove my hand. You won't make a sound, and you will follow me. Understood?" He demanded softly.

Kagome stared at him, seemingly in awe at the man before her. Her opinion of him having been changed dramatically. What she once saw as a heartless horny kitsune thief, she now saw as a courteous gentleman! It was mind boggling. She nodded slowly, fully intending to keep to the deal.

Seeing this, Youko tentivaly removed his hand, bringing it down to his side as he watched her. True to her word, she remained silent, looking at him expectantly.

He nodded in approval, taking her small wrist in his large hand, steering her through the thick foliage as he seeked a private place to talk. Finally finding it in a grove of trees, far out of the others hearing range.

Letting go of her wrist, he leaned languidly against one of the many great trees surrounding them. Watching her in interest as she looked around, observing the natural beauty of their surroundings before her attention was once again pulled to the demon in front of her. "I'll give you the shards, back. But for a price." He stated nonchalantly, examining his nails. Looking up at her from the corner of his eyes.

Kagome frowned, eyeing him suspiciously. "What kind of price . . ."

Youko smirked at her, making her distrust him even more. "One. I become part of your odd little shard hunting group." Kagome opened her mouth to protest but he silenced her with a finger. His eyes glinting in amusement. "Ah ah ah! Wait till I am done." He scolded, amused when she folded her arms under her breasts and pouted childishly, waiting for him to continue.

"Second. I am to train you in how to defend yourself against a thief." He cracked an eye open, metering her expression. Pleased to find her shocked.

"But why? Why would you go through all the trouble to steal something. Then give it back, and further more! Teach me to keep it from happening again! What is your motive!!" She inquired loudly. Frustrated that she couldn't figure out what his intentions were. Her feelings intensifying when he smiled at her.

"My dear. I am the greatest thief ever known in feudal Japan! I have successfully robbed demon lords from right under their noses and live to show off my prize!" He boasted, waving his arms in exaggeration of his tale. "Things get boring when things are to easily taken! So I came here. Hoping to find a challenge." He looked her up and down with scalding eyes, before sighing dejectedly. "Something I did NOT find in the least!"

He pouted, crossing his arms over his chest and leaning against a tree. Kagome rolled her eyes. "Oh you poor baby!" She cooed, sarcasm dripping off her words.

He looked up at her, clearly offended. His ears twitching and . . . ears . . . For the first time since meeting him, Kagome noticed them. And boy did the fuzzy little appendages call her! Forgetting the possible danger she reached up, ignoring his look of surprise as she cupped one in each hand. Using her thumb to massage them in small circles.

Youko let out a small yelp of surprise. No one had dared to touch his ears before! And here this ningen WOMAN just walked up to him! He might have growled at her . . . if his vocals weren't busy purring at the moment.

"Mmmmm . . . a little to the right . . . yes! Right there . . . mmm perfect . . ." He droned, pushing his head into her lovely hands. Unconsciously lowering so that she could reach easier. His mind unable to focus as he gave himself into the pleasure of her skilled hands.

Kagome giggled. No longer feeling threatened by him, but rather . . . comforted. It would seem that she had misjudged him. Though not necessarily without reason . . . he did rob her after all . . . and stole her first kiss . . .

Realization dawned on her and her hands ceased there work. 'That's right! That horny bastard had stolen her first kiss!' She thought angrily, scowling at the person in thought.

Youko looked up at her, a small pout on his lips. "Hey! Why did you stop!!"He whined, unprepared for the hand that slapped him right across the cheek before he could even get his wits about him.

He looked up her, shock clear in his features, as he lifted a hand to the offending hand mark on his cheek. She simply looked down at him, a smug look on her face. "That's for stealing my first kiss!" She huffed, turning her back to him. Her arms crossed under her chest.

Youko continued to stare at her. Not believing that this . . . this . . . Wretch! Would dare SLAP him! His eye twitched in anger, a frustrated growl rising in his throat. "What the hell! You bitch! You slapped me because of THAT!" He snarled.

Kagome spun on her heel, facing him with flaming eyes. "THAT!! What do you mean THAT! Do you know how IMPORTANT it is for a girl! Getting her first kiss!! You . . . you . . . Kinky kitsune!!" She steamed, not daring to raise her voice to loud. The lingering fear that they would be heard resting within her.

He blinked at her, his head tilted to the side in undeniable curiosity. "Kinky? I do not know this word . . . what does it mean?"

Kagome's face flamed at his innocent question. Her embarrassment mortifying her as she stuttered. "W-w-well . . . it umm . . . let's get back on topic!" She said hastily, her face still burning. "I agree to your terms." She stated, raising her head in a proud manner. Though the tint of pink could still be found on her cheeks.

Youko rejoiced inside. Seeing as how flustered he got her, loving the tint of pink she had taken. He smiled seductively at her, taking a step toward her petite figure. Seeing, but not caring about the suspicious look she was giving him. Taking the jewel and the chain out of his pocket he let it dangle in front of her. She eyed it in want, though she tried to hide her desire by looking back at him.

Taking an end in each hand he clasped it around her neck, thankful that she had lifted her hair. He hadn't felt in the mood to attempt untangling the mess it would have caused.

She looked up at him, fidgeting under his gaze. "Ummm . . . are you going to move?" She asked, not liking their close proximity after their last . . . encounter.

Youko smirked, knowing what she was thinking. He placed two hands on her shoulders, bringing himself nose to nose with the young girl. "You don't have to fear me." He stated firmly, before a sly smile appeared on his youthful features. "For though I could take you right here and now . . ." He felt her stiffen, and decided to put her discomfort to an end. "I won't." He straightened, having to tilt his head down to look at her, a smile still on his lips. "Were a team now remember?"

Kagome nodded slowly, though her fears were put to rest. He could very well have just killed her at the hot springs . . . he could kill her right now if he wanted. And for that . . . she trusted him. Against her better judgment, but she still trusted him.

He smiled slyly at her, almost tauntingly as he raised his hand dangling . . . her shards.

Kagome gasped, her hands flying to her neck. Once again landing on nothing but air. She glared at his smiling figure. "OH! You jerk! You despicable, conniving-"

He shushed her, placing a finger upon her smooth lips. His grin never fading. "Now now. This was part of our agreement! You agreed to let me train you. This is part of the training! And to enforce your training. Each time I steal the shards from you, you my dear Kagome will have to pay a price . . ." He raised his eyebrows suggestively, but the girl didn't seem to notice as she once again took on her pouting stance.

"Fine! What's the price?" She asked bluntly. Not seeing the lecherous glow his eyes took. Or the way he ran his tongue over his upper lip.

"Actually my dear, dear Kagome . . ." He paused, making sure he had her attention before continuing. Seeing that he had it, he went on. "What I ask for is quite simple . . ."

Kagome was now eyeing him suspiciously. She had already come to find that she couldn't figure him out. "And that would be?"

He smirked at her, once again bringing their faces closer together. "Just a little kiss." He purred, his eyes taking on their seductive glow as he eyed her lush lips.

Kagome's eyes widened, before narrowing, but she didn't move away from him. "You pervert . . ." She accused through grinding teeth.

His amusement only increased. "Maybe I am. But I am a very clever pervert." He stated arrogantly.

Kagome glared at him. "Probably too damn clever for your own good . . ." When all she was a wider smile, she sighed. "Fine!" And with that she leaned forward, tentivaly pulling back just before their lips touched before going forward again.

Just as their lips touched she prepared to pull back. But Youko had different plans . . .

Placing one hand on the small of her back he pulled her closer to him, molding their bodies together. Even as the other hand went to the back of her head, forcing her to stay in contact.

Kagome gasped in her surprise. A action that she soon learned was a mistake as he took full advantage of her open mouth to plunder it's depths with his wicked tongue. The sensation was startling, sending a pleasant buzz through her mind. All coherent thoughts leaving her as she tilted her head back to give him better access, and her arms looping around his neck. Bringing him closer to herself. To which he purred in approval, even has his tongue danced in her mouth.

Tentivaly she responded, unsure of what exactly to do. Being guided only by instinct and the encouraging actions from the man before her.

The hand that had been on Kagome's back slowly began to creep it's way up to her breast. A mistake on his part as her eyes shot open, her mind once again clear as she quickly pulled back.

Panting heavily they stared at each other. One with wide eyes, the other filled with what could only be lust. But little did they know that a third pair of eyes was watching. Narrowed in furry.

His voice rang out clear and cold. Piercing through the night, just as his fisted claws pierced through the first skin of his hand. Leaving small droplets to drip to the ground. "What the hell is going on."







O_O . . . this is the longest chapter I have EVER written . . . fifteen pages . . . wholly crap . . .^_^ ALL RIGHT!! Well I hope you guys liked this chapter. I think it was a little more in character with Kagome . . . I think. You guys have to tell me if she seems in character to you! T_T Otherwise I will constantly beat myself up about it!! So just be blunt and tell me!

On a more joyful note! I added a bit of comedy to this chapter. I just couldn't help myself! But I also wanted to show off Youko's playful nature. Give you a little taste of his personality . . . besides the sexiness that is also him . . . *sigh*

Well any way! On to the reviews!! ^_^

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Well that's all for now! And thankyou once again my marvoulous reviewers!! But before I go I have one thing left to say . . . I is poor. So I is no own. So I is sad. T_T. But I is think you no own either so I is not alone! ^_^. . . But I is still no own. T_T

Ja ne!!