A New Life For Two

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Chapter Thirteen

Kagome was sleeping against a tree while Kurama stood watch. She felt like 'sitting' the red head. All that was available was to give him a piece of her mind. So she did just that.

"Don't treat me like I'm useless. I don't need protection twenty four/seven. I can hold my own weight and if I can't I'd still like to try. If you wanted a girl to coddle you should have asked Koenma to team you up with Botan. She seemed more than willing to let you coddle her." Her arua burned bright pink as she vented her anger. "Next time you tell me to stand back while you fight my next arrow will be going in your sexy white ass. Do you understand?"

"I'm sorry Kagome. I was merely concerned for your safety." He blushed recalling her statement. "So you think I have a sexy ass?"

"Oh shut up!" The nerve, of course he centered on that part. Jerk! The point had been not to treat her like a child. Who cared if she thought he had a nice ass? She was willing to bet that many a girl had told him the same information. Someone like him had girls throwing themselves at him constantly. She'd hadn't been able to compete with Kikyo, for Inuyasha in the end and that was just one woman. She'd be damned if she tried to compete with a horde of women for the affections of one man. At least Inuyasha had loved her somewhat in return. The most she'd ever be to Kurama was a notch in his bed post. Inuyasha hadn't gotten her virginity, neither was he. She fell into a restless sleep, worrying about her friend.

Kurama simply watched the girl as she slept. They'd found a place to stay the night and she'd torn into him catching him off guard. It suprised him that beneath that angelic face hid a stormy temper. It would make winning her the more interesting. She seemed reserved, almost distant. He'd been planning on staying a few more years among the human world. His mother was there after all. The idea of finding a human mate had never crossed his mind. At school girls had constantly thrown themselves at him. He'd found them dull and immature. Being no stranger to lust and desire from his years as Youko. Strangely none of the human girls had stroked that cord deep within his soul. He knew Botan had feelings for him but he held no deep emotions towards the girl. He respected her and considered her a friend. His body hadn't known the stirings of lust until he'd touched that small hand at the carnival. He'd instantly recognized the feeling and looked up to see Kagome's angelic face blushing at him. The light touch had brought his body alive after being dormant for over twenty years. He knew his touch had an effect on the girl also. She seemed to deny it with every fiber of her being. Did she find the thought of wanting a demon that horrible? Was that why she held back?

No answers came to mind. His breath caught when the girl whispered a name in her sleep. "Inuyasha." His heart tore at the name. Hadn't that been the name of someone who'd fought Naraku and died. If he remembered what Sango had said, it had been Inuyasha and someone named Kikyo that killed him. What was this Inuyasha to Kagome? Did she love the dead man? If so it would make it impossible to win her heart if it belonged to another. He sighed and looked up at the night sky. Either way he was going to try.

Sango woke up feeling very comfortable. She rememberd falling asleep sitting on the dirt. It didn't feel like dirt under her now. If she was still sitting on the dirt then a large root had grown over night to press itself against her left thigh. A hand was playing with her long hair. Her head shot up. A groan escaped her as the top of her head rammed into something hard.

"Ow," Yusuke felt the top of her head come in contact with his jaw. "I take it you are awake."

"Yes now may I get up?" Sango didn't wait for him to answer but scooted out his embrace. There was no doubt in her mind what had been digging into her leg. Instead of getting pissed she merely blushed knowing she had that effect on him. "Try to keep your hands to yourself the next time I'm asleep."

"Next time I'll just let your ass stay on the cold ground. I didn't grope you, so no need to be a bitch." He stood up and walked away from her. It was morning, so there was enough light coming in for her to see. She was left standing there as he took the tunnel to the right.

A sigh escaped her. She picked up her weapon deciding to go apologize. Before she could reach the tunnel a small boy ran out the one from the left. He almost collided with her. He looked no older than five or six, but a demon child. He had a brown skin tone, with two antennas on his forehead. He stared at her in shock. "Help me," he cried.

A loud cackle came out the tunnel he'd just exited. A large beetle demon came rushing out after him. A large black shell coated his back and torso. He grinned at seeing his morning snack had been turned into a full course meal. He sensed someone coming from the tunnel on the right. He wouldn't have his good fortune be ruined by unwanted quests. He sent a blast of rocks from his palm, within seconds the exit in which Yusuke had used was blocked off. Sango pulled the little boy behind her, "Stay out the way."

"I'll enjoy devouring you woman. But first I think I'll fuck your lifeless body. Its not everyday I get a meal that looks as good as you. No need to cringe you would love my touch if you were alive. Unfortunate for you I like my meat cold." He ran for her.

Sango pushed the boy out the way and brought Hiraikotsu up to ward off the attack. She didn't know if Yusuke would try to come back for her or continue walking. The tunnel was closed so it didn't matter. Some kind of film coated the rocks blocking it. She didn't think he'd be able to get back through that way. She was on her own for this fight. The insect was suprisingly fast, she had trouble blocking his attacks. He clawed at her relentlessly and she was starting to tire. The small boy found a corner in which to hide himself. His life depended on her, if she lost not only would she die but the small child. She kicked out to gain some distance between them. In order to do so she had to turn to the side. She managed to land a foot in his chest but not before one of his claws raked across the back of her left shoulder. The pain tore through her back causing her to scream out.

He regained his footing, "Let's see how you taste." He brought the claw up to his mouth. A long black tongue slid out to lick the blood. "Delicious. I shall have more."

Sango unleashed the weapon in the small space, the demon was too consumed with hunger to acknowledge that the weapon was bearing down on him. It hit him in the stomach tearing him almost in half. He fell to his knees. "What?" Hiraikotsu landed behind him not having enough momentum to make the round trip. Sango watched as he fell to the ground to die.

She retrieved her weapon and winced when the cut on her shoulder was torn even more. The little boy ran up to the strange woman and grabbed her hand. "Thank you." She merely nodded at the small child. Voices came from the tunnel, " Great." Sango wasn't in the mood to fight again.

A few more demons resembling the little boy came out. Three in total, they didn't speak as they spotted the dead bettle on the ground and the small child holding onto the woman. The male in front spoke first, "Are you responsible for this?"

She didn't answer, instead she glared back at him. The small boy let go of her hand and ran to him. "Father, it was amazing. That lady saved me. She's pretty too, even the beetle said so."

Tazaki said nothing but took in the strange woman standing before him. She held herself proud while she dared him with her eyes to approach. Her blood spoke of being a ningen. What one was doing here, he didn't know. He would count his blessings. He needed a strong mate to help him take care of his son. One had just fallen into his lap, he would take full advantage of it. "Come, we will not harm you. Your wound needs to be seen to." He turned and walked away expecting her to follow.

Sango stood there for several moments, he wanted her to follow. Distrust filled her. The small boy ran up to her, "Come, your shoulder is hurt. No one will hurt you, father just said so. He is the leader of our clan." She let the small boy lead her away. Her eyes casted one last look in the direction Yusuke had gone. The detective was prolly still walking down the tunnel, not even caring if she was behind him. Dread filled her as she was led into the unknown.

Yusuke however was on the other side of the wall trying to tear his way through. His knuckles were bleeding as he punched the rocks blocking his path. Several moments after Sango was led away he punched a hole big enough for him to blast his way through. The wall crumbled forward. He entered the room to see the dead corpse and the lingering scent of Sango's blood.

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