I AM SO SORRY! dodges sharp objects thrown in her direction please forgive me! I have been so distracted lately and so was unable to write anything but drabble!
I've still got a bit of writer's block but I'll try to update as much as possible.
Anyway, here's the next chapter!
'…' Talking
Thinking
Last time
'You know you're really beginning to-' He was cut of by the sound of sirens. 'What the-? How? You're all here!'
Just then, Souta appeared from behind Sango. He was holding a phone.
'Why you little-' He made to lung for the young boy but Inuyasha stopped him.
'Leave. The boy. Alone.' He said slowly but in a dangerous tone.
A few seconds later, police cars pulled up at the bottom of the Higurashi shrine steps and within minute's armed police men were in the grounds.
Chapter 11
Telko looked about him in a panic and tried to escape by means of the Well-Shrine. He was caught before he reached the door.
'I…! Unhand me!' He shouted to the officers who were escorting him down the steps of the shrine.
'Well,' Kagome said with a smile on her face. 'I'm sure glad that's over.'
'You said it.' Inuyasha agreed, watching the mad scientist being shoved into a police car.
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After giving statements to the police about what happened, Kagome saw the officers off and was just about to close the door when Mrs. Higurashi came running towards the house.
'Kagome!' She said, stepping inside. 'What on earth happened?'
'Well, ScineCorp turned up just after you left to try and take Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru away again but Souta called the Police and they came and arrested Dr. Telko.' Kagome explained.
'Oh. Well, is… everyone alright?
'I think so… oh! I just remembered; Sesshoumaru needs help!' Kagome said franticly running to the kitchen to get the first aid kit.
'Kagome what's wrong?' Her mother called following her.
'Telko tried to shoot me but Sesshoumaru took the bullet!' Kagome's muffled voice came from the far cupboard. 'It's still in his arm!' She said, jumping down from the side and running to the living room where Inuyasha and the others were. Mrs. Higurashi followed.
When she entered, Kagome looked about the room.
'Um… Where's Sesshoumaru?' She asked.
'I think he's outside.' Inuyasha replied. 'Why?'
'Because he's hurt.' The Miko said and sighed when she saw the confused look on the Hanyou's face. 'When Telko tried to shoot me, Sesshoumaru took the shot.' And with that she left in search of the Taiyoukai.
Inuyasha stared at her retreating back. 'You mean… Sesshoumaru protected Kagome?'
'Seems like it.' Shippou replied from Sango's shoulder.
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When Kagome got outside she immediately spotted something white under the Goshinboku and ran over.
'Sesshoumaru?' She asked quietly, kneeling down next to him. 'Are… you alright?'
Sesshoumaru didn't respond. 'You were shot in the arm and the bullet is probably still imbedded in the wound.' Kagome persisted. 'Please, let me help you.' She added quietly.
'And what do you think you can do for me?' Sesshoumaru said, not looking at her.
'I can take the bullet out.' Kagome replied.
Silence was all that met her and she sighed in defeat. She was just about to stand and leave when Sesshoumaru held his arm out with a sigh of his own.
Kagome looked up with slight surprise but soon recovered and began to tend the Taiyoukai's wound.
Sesshoumaru watched her intently as she worked hard to pull the bullet out without causing him to much hurt. When it finally came free, Kagome guessed she wasn't going to get a thank you from his so she bandaged the wound, gathered her first aid kit and left.
'Thank you.'
Kagome stopped mid-step and turned a looked at the Taiyoukai.
Did he just… thank me? Maybe… I imagined it… maybe…
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Inuyasha looked up from playing with Buyo's ears to see Kagome standing in the door way.
She sighed heavily as she flopped down beside him.
The Hanyou stared. 'What?' he asked.
'Your brother is frustrating.' She stated simply.
'No duh.' Inuyasha said. 'What did you expect? He doesn't like humans, let alone allowing one to help him.'
'I don't know.' Miroku said joining the conversation, after loosing yet another game of "Tic-Tac-Toe" to Sango.
'What do you mean?' Kagome asked.
'Well, he does allow Rin to follow him.' Sango added. 'Maybe he doesn't mind humans after all.'
'Feh. Unlikely.'
Kagome yawned and glanced at the clock. Great… she thought …1:58… another late night…
'Kagome,' Miss. Higurashi had just appeared in the room. 'It's getting late, I'm going to bed. Why don't you all get some sleep, hmm?'
'Ok. Mum.' She replied. 'We will. Goodnight.' Her mum smiled and left.
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The next morning, Kagome awoke to the sound of Inuyasha shouting… again. She sighed and pulled her quilt over head, in an attempt to block the sound. When this failed, she pulled her pillow over her head under the cover. However, this failed as well.
She pushed both pillow and quilt of her head glared in the direction of the sound. She huffed and pushed her self out of bed.
Storming out of her door and down the stairs, she found her mother and Sango sat at the kitchen table eating breakfast but glaring out the front door. Following their stares, Kagome noticed Miroku stood outside with his back to the door. Upon closer inspection, the Miko realized that the poor monk was stood between Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru, attempting to keep the two Inu brothers apart, but he appeared to be failing.
Kagome frowned and called Miroku into the house before taking a deep breath.
'SIT!' She shouted before glaring down at Inuyasha who currently lay at the bottom of a small crater.
Sesshoumaru stared down into the hole.
'Hmph.' He huffed before turning away.
'Where do think you're going?' Inuyasha growled as he climbed out of his hole.
Kagome sighed with Miroku shaking his head beside her.
'Away from you.' The Taiyoukai replied coolly, stopping but not facing his brother.
'I guess,' Sango said stepping out into the yard and speaking for the first time. 'Now that Telko is in jail, there's nothing stopping us from going back to our time.'
Miroku nodded.
'I guess.' Kagome said. 'I'll go get dressed and we'll be off.' With that the young Miko disappeared into the house.
After a few minutes, Kagome reappeared in the doorway with Shippou perched on her shoulder.
'Let's go.' She said taking the yellow backpack from her mother. 'Thanks mum. See you later!' she called as she and the others made their way to the well. Sesshoumaru followed reluctantly; he didn't really want to rely on his brother for help but he didn't really want to stay in the strange world much longer.
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'Inuyasha, Kagome.' A familiar voice said as they all jumped out of the well.
'Lady Kaede!' Kagome said happily, as Sango cautiously accepted Miroku's hand out of the well.
Shippou watched the mini reunion from the edge of the well. He sighed contentedly and looked at the person stood beside him… and yelped in fear as he realized that it was Sesshoumaru.
The Taiyoukai gave the Kitsune a side glance before walking away from the group.
Kagome noticed this but before she could say a word, Inuyasha stepped forward. Oh, no… Kagome thought.
'Oi!' Inuyasha shouted. 'I think you owe us a thanks you!' This made Sesshoumaru stop. He slowly turned and stared at the Hanyou.
'I owe you nothing.' He replied and turned to go, but stopped. 'Girl,' He said, looking back at Kagome. 'I believe that if it were not for you I would be dead. Thank you.' He then proceeded to walk towards the village.
'… You're welcome… I think.' Kagome said watching him go.
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Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango and Miroku with Shippou, followed Kaede back to the village.
'Sesshoumaru-Sama!' The group looked up just in time to see Rin run towards the Taiyoukai. Surprisingly, instead of ignoring her, Sesshoumaru knelt down and embraced the small human child. Rin seemed shock at first but soon recovered and returned it, before allowing her lord to stand.
'Thank you, Kaede-Sama!' She cried happily. 'Thank you, Kagome-Chan and Sango-Chan, for returning my lord! Bye!' She quickly ran to catch up to Sesshoumaru as they entered the forest.
'Bye!' Kagome called back, waving along with Sango, Miroku and Shippou.
Inuyasha stood a bit away from his friends, watching as his brother and his young charge disappeared from view. Goodbye, brother…I doubt this means we'll stop fighting, but… I hope it means… that you'll think better of me…
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Sesshoumaru walked slowly through the field of wild flowers, ignoring Rin's childish, yet somewhat cute, antics.
He stopped and sighed as he looked up at the sky
Inuyasha…I know we will still fight but… not that I'd say this out loud… but I guess… Sometimes, it's good to have a little brother…
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THERE! IT'S FINISHED!... I think… KIDDING! It is, but I'm thinking about maybe doing a sequel… but not for a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long time!
Please review and tell what you think! CONSTRUCTIVE criticism accepted but if you're just gonna moan about my speech mark then DON'T BOTHER! I ALWAYS DO THIS! IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, TOUGH!
Sorry but someone did actually called this story "pathetic" because of it
Anyway! Please review!
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