Perverts 'R' Us
The Final Battle 2: Inuyasha's New War - Ch09
By Danyealle ( fan-fiction, Inuyasha )
Chapter 9: Poor Inuyasha
It was well after the sun had reached its noon apex when Inuyasha finally woke. After opening his eyes he groaned and covered them with his hands as the bright light assaulted them. Finally, his body prodded him to move. After putting his clothes on he eased himself out of the tent then trotted off to relive himself. Coming back into camp he found the lunch Kagome had left for him. After eating he went to find his mate.
Following his nose, he found her and Sesshomaru in a nearby field. Since joining up with them his brother had taken her under his wing so to speak and had begun training her. Kaede, up to that point, had worked most with her on her skills but Kagome was quickly outstripping her teacher in ability. His brother had taught her much that Kaede couldn't.
He had also taken it upon himself to help improve her fighting skills. Inuyasha had to admit he had done a great job. Not only was his miko's power increasing but she had it much more under control. Plus, she had surpassed Kikyo in her archery skills. Now, the power she could put in her sacred arrows was devastating.
Standing there, he watched her let one fly at a small target way off in the distance. In the past she wouldn't have come close but she not only hit it dead on but they energy in it was probably twice what it used to be. "Damn woman, you're getting good!" he said, admiration in his voice.
Grinning, she looked at him, eyes sparkling. "Thanks Inuyasha!"
Glancing at his brother, he could see Sesshomaru's eyes locked on him. Suppressing a shiver, he tried to focus on Kagome, asking her about what she was doing new.
Eyes twinkling a bit at his brother's attempt at ignoring him, Sesshomaru headed back to camp.
After they had eaten dinner and dark had fallen Inuyasha's dark and surly mood had returned. He was sitting on the ground between her legs, with his head resting on one of her thighs just staring into the flames. She was sitting on a log, elevated above him, rubbing his ears softly, hoping to get him to calm down.
Sighing, he relaxed a bit as her fingers worked their magic. She could always get him to calm down. It seemed she had some kind of instinct about what would work. Opening his eyes, he glanced across the fire at his brother. As usual he was seated on the ground, leaning against a tree with his eyes shut, as though asleep. He knew better of course. The youkai didn't sleep like most others; he was merely resting with his thoughts drifting.
Sighing softly, he could feel the silence weighing down on him, as funny as it sounded. Most nights he would have killed for this kind of quiet. Usually the camp was filled with all kinds of noise. Rin and Shippo playing, various conversations, cleaning and mending weapons, some friendly arguing, normal sounds from a group like his pack.
Tonight they were absent. The monk and exterminator had gone off to her village so she could do some much needed repairs on her weapon. Because of the uptick in attacks on the pack the monk had gone with her instead of her going alone like usual. They had dropped Rin, Jaken and Shippo off at Edo to spend a couple days with Kaede so Inuyasha, Kagome and Sesshomaru could do some investigating of a few rumors without worrying about the youngsters. As much as he would bitch about the noise most nights he found out silence could be just as deafening.
Unable to sit still any longer, he stood up and stretched. "I'm going to go take a look around." he said to no one in particular then gave Kagome a kiss before taking off into the trees.
Watching him take off, she looked the direction he had gone until she couldn't see any trace of him. Then she looked over at Sesshomaru.
Without opening his eyes he rumbled, "Don't worry Kagome, he's fine." Opening his eyes, he looked at her, "This is what I wanted, remember?"
Nodding, she glanced back the direction her mate had left in but said nothing, a worried look on her face.
Gracefully getting to his feet, he walked over to her and ran his fingers through her hair, "Don't worry miko, all is well."
Sighing, she rested her head against the front of his hip and wrapped an arm around his muscular thigh, "I know." she said softly, drinking in the powerful youkai's comforting scent. "He's just not handling things well." Shutting her eyes, she nuzzled her cheek against his silk-encased thigh.
"That will be over soon." he replied gruffly. Putting a finger under her chin, he tilted her head up so she was looking at his face. Gazing into her eyes, he asked, "You know what to do, yes?"
Without breaking the gaze, she nodded, "Yeah, I do." she replied.
Grabbing a hand full of her hair, he tugged gently, indicating that he wanted her to stand.
Scrambling to her feet, her gaze locked on his face.
Baring his fangs, he growled softly at her.
Whimpering softly, she lowered her eyes and flipped her hair over one shoulder, baring her neck and part of her shoulder, the one that didn't carry Inuyasha's mark, to him.
Putting his hand on her upper arms, he held her still then ran his fangs down her exposed neck, nipping at it softly here and there before growling softly, "Good bitch." he murmured in her ear before releasing her and stepping back. "Do as I told you, miko." he said softly and then walked into the woods following his brother's scent.