Frightful Flight

A/N: Okay I want to thank everyone for their reviews. I appreciate all of the input and compliments. I hope everyone had a good Easter. I'm in a writing mood so that's why you’re getting the update so soon. I wasn't gonna update 'til Friday, but as the old saying goes, "Go with the flow." Thank you all and hope you enjoy.

Anon: I assume that you’re talking about earlier chapters, in which case I would say any handsprings were one handed and she was probably already healed. Thanks for the review I really appreciate it.
ish: Happy belated birthday. Thank you so much for the review. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks again and please R&R. EK!
Kari: Thanks for the review. I appreciate all the compliments. Inuyasha calls Kagome his mate because he’s already started the mating process and had claimed her with his scent, but technically, no their not mated, yet. Good catch on that little detail though. Again thanks for the review. Please continue to R&R. EK!
Inus_Kagome_Forever: Thanks for the review. I’m glad you like what you’ve read so far. I’m glad you gave my story a try. I really like yours so I’m glad you found my entertaining. Please continue to R&R. EK!

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Previously

"How's Rin?" Inuyasha had to take a second to process what she had just said. She had just wakened up from a five week coma and the first thing she thinks of is Rin?

"She's healed. She was out of this hospital within three days. Do you remember anything?" He was asking of the events before the coma, but those thoughts weren't the one on her mind.

"I have a lot to tell you!"

Chapter TWENTY!

Inuyasha's mind was still reeling, from everything Kagome had told him. They had checked her out after a week. The doctor refused to release her until he could thoroughly test and examine her. Inuyasha had left the hospital during the five weeks of Kagome's stay, but only for an hour at a time and even then, the times were few and far apart. He had only left to search for the bastard, who had hurt his Kagome.

By the time Inuyasha got to the woods, they had been abandon. There were no remains of the castle, or the vile putrid demons, which once lived there. He hadn't heard from Naraku on business, or at all for that matter at had seemed the son of a bitch, had gone into hiding. Sesshomaru hadn't even heard anything of the hated evil hanyou.

Sesshomaru and Rin had visited Kagome on many occasions in the five weeks of her stay in the hospital. Rin had cried several times and her distress had only increased Sesshomaru's. Yes, Sesshomaru was upset over the hospitalized miko. She, despite his own emotional walls, had in some senses befriend him. She was always nice on the few times they had met and he like the miko, for his brother. She was nice, yet quite the spitfire. Though his half brother had, yet to mark his mate, it was clear this young woman was off limits.

Kagome had really been put through the ringer in the past week, since she regained consciousness. She was so far behind in her class; she had decided to take off for the rest of the year. She and Inuyasha, as he told her, were now staying at his own, brand new apartment, which he bought for a hid away for her and himself. They wouldn't have to worry about being attacked here because he hadn't told anyone, except his brother where he was.

Sango had obviously found out about everything that had happened, or at least as much as Kagome allowed. She didn't tell her about her vision. Sango had come back from her trip to find the apartment in order; except for the fact all of Kagome's possessions had been taken. The young woman called Kagome's cell, which transferred to a message that Inuyasha had left telling of the girl’s comatose state. Sango had practically torn the hospital apart to find her friend. When Sango saw her friend, who had become like a sister to her, lying in a hospital bed hooked up to tubes and machines, she broke down sobbing. Boy did Kagome have a hard time breathing when she woke up. Sango had come the day after Kagome awoke and nearly crushed the girl.

Now the circumstances stood where Sango called nearly everyday, but lived in their old apartment alone. Rin and Sesshomaru had offered their home as a safe haven, but Kagome declined. She didn't think Sesshomaru would like his loud intrusive half brother living with him, despite his emotionless facade. Inuyasha stayed with Kagome the entire week, she had to stay for examination. Finally she was just filling out the release form.

"I'm glad you're better Miss.Higurashi. We were pleased to meet you. Now, if you have any problems at all, don't hesitate to come and visit." Dr.Florentine spoke in a round about way. Kagome had come to like the jolly man. He reminded her of her grandfather in a way. He was kind and looked out for others. He had his beliefs and spoke them forcefully, but he was nice and jumped to help people. Doctors like him weren't present as much now-a-days. His eyes twinkled with kindness and his laugh and humor rolled off him in waves, drowning your own discomfort.

"Thank you and I enjoyed meeting you too. Don't worry though I think I'll be fine. Bye" Kagome and Inuyasha were leaving to his new apartment. Kagome was actually really excited. She like the thought of her and Inuyasha staying in a cozy apartment alone, where he could protect her and where she could feel safe away from the hectic sounds of city life. Their apartment was in a suburban area, from what Inuyasha had said. She was dying to see what 'their' new place looked like.

Inuyasha had one of his older cars, Kagome hadn't yet seen, parked out front. It was a blood red Mitsubishi. The gleaming car looked spanking new, but Inuyasha informed her it had three years on it already. Inuyasha was falling all over himself, trying to do every little thing for Kagome. She went to open her door; Inuyasha swatted her hand away and wrenched it open. It touched Kagome to see him so diligent and stead-fast. She knew he'd been distraught over her coma and she herself hand a problem wrapping her head around the thought.

Inuyasha hopped into the car and sped off. He was still a speed demon, (pun intended), when it came to driving. Kagome looked at the beautiful scenery about 11 miles from the hospital. Though it was hard to catch all of the zooming sights, she saw the beauty of trees and flowers. When Inuyasha finally stopped it was about 20 miles from the hospital and 12 from her old apartment. The apartment was set between two town houses. The front was brick and the windows had white shudders. The front yard was neater than the surrounding grassy plains. There was a tall oak tree to the left side, by the cyclone fencing dividing the two land plots. The grass was dark forest green and the cement steps leading to the apartment were plain. Two someone else it would have seemed like a plain brick apartment with some grass and trees, surrounded by to town houses with big wheels and scooters out front, but to Kagome it was quaint and cute.

Ambling up the stairs, Inuyasha waited for Kagome to follow. She fell into step behind him, after he shouted for her to hurry up. They went up two flights of maple wood stairs before coming to a landing with a bunch of metal doors with crooked numbers on the front. Inuyasha pulled out a key and shoved it in the locked door of number 69B before twisting around and grabbing Kagome's hand. He covered her eyes and pulled her into the apartment.

Once Kagome's eyes were uncovered she saw brilliant red walls with a glimmering black leather sofa and missionary style coffee table on a plush red carpet, that matched the walls. The room was bare except for two other reclining black leather chairs and a huge entertainment center on the opposing wall. There was a door on the wall in front of Kagome was a single door and then a hallway in the far left corner. The kitchen was small and had one fridge, stove, and dishwasher. A sink was built into the marble counter and the walls were a pale yellow. A table that seated two was placed on the side near a shudder closed window that opened up to oversee the living room. The table had to chairs to sit at.

Kagome was in awe, but the one thing that was drawing her attention was the bedroom. It was the single door on the forward wall of the living room. She marched through there determined to see if Inuyasha had made it all male dominate. She didn't expect to walk into the room and see gold walls and red ceiling and carpeting. The bed was his style though. It was king sized and made of oak wood that gleamed from the window on the wall to its side. The bed practically made the room. It was huge and had a blaring red comforter. The pillows were red to match the bedspread and sheets. The closet was made of wooden retracting doors and it too took up a lot of wall space. The closet was 7' x 8'. One side already contained all of Kagome's items and the other was an organized mess of Inuyasha's jumbled items.

The end tables were oak, but to Kagome's joy, were coated with a gold finish. She loved the entire place. It automatically felt like home and Kagome jumped up and down squealing. She turned to a smirking Inuyasha and pounced on him. He caught her and gave her a huge hug.

"How did you know?" her voice was a whisper because she'd stained it from squealing so long and loud.

"Sango and Rin gave me a few suggestions. I take it you like?" his only reply was a kiss on the lips and a tight squeeze.

In all honesty, Inuyasha wasn't sure about how Kagome would like the apartment. He was content when she was and he wasn't sure what he would have done if he had to remodel the place. This had already been hard enough the first time. He wasn't even sure how he pulled it all off in a week. He had trusted Rin and Sango to take care of it. He called in decorating crews and movers to get everything perfect. Kagome's stuff had still been in boxes at Sesshomaru's so the packing was easy. He had only been able to come and see it yesterday in truth. Rin and Sango didn't have a clue where this place was because he had to keep it a secret, he couldn't risk Naraku finding him. So the girls made sketches and suggestions to a private crew who Sesshomaru had under his control. The men wouldn't utter a word of the places location, unless they foolishly wanted to die a painful death at his hands.

They spend a good part of the day messing around in their new apartment and getting use to it. Eight o'clock rolled around and the phone rang. Kagome grabbed it off the wall of the kitchen.

"Hello?" Kagome was in a giddy mood. She and Inuyasha were in the middle of making dinner and he currently had noodles dangling from his mouth, he picked ramen as their dinner, seeing as it was his night to pick. They'd decided to take turns.

"Hey Kagome. It's me Sango. I thought maybe you and Inuyasha could go clubbin with me and this guy from my business class. He's the pervert I told you about. He wouldn't leave me alone until I agreed to go out with him so what do you think? Wanna come?" Sango sounded anxious to have al chaperone type tag along.

Kagome glanced toward Inuyasha who was stuffing ramen down his throat. "Ummm....hold on a sec. I gotta check with Yash. He's very skittish about the whole outing thing right now." Kagome heard Sango say 'okay' and called Inuyasha over. He looked almost depressed leaving half a bowl of ramen for a phone call.

"What?" he gave an annoyed look. He hated being interrupted during dinner.

"Sango wants us to tag along on a date she's got tonight. It's with this hentai from her class who won't let her out of it. How about it?" Kagome gave a puppy dog pout for good measure.

"No!" he moved to walk away, but Kagome grabbed his arm.

"Why not! You'll be there to protect me!" Kagome hated being told what to do. When she was a kid she would sneak out at night, just to piss off her parents for saying she couldn't.

"BECAUSE I SAID! YOU JUST CAME OUT OF A COMA! WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WONDER OFF AND GET HURT?" Inuyasha was trying to cover up his worry by letting out anger.

"I WON'T STAY CAGED UP HERE! NARAKU WON'T PUSH ME INTO HIDDING! I WILL LIVE MY LIFE LIKE NORMAL! ARE YOU COMING OR AM I GOING ALONE?" Kagome was red in the face. She wouldn't let some overgrown bully like Naraku scare her into hiding. If what Midoriko said was true, she was going to end up kicking his ass.

"I'M GOING!" it took Inuyasha a second to realize she had just swindled him into going out when he was trying, by all means, to keep her safe and out of harms way. He now knew the feeling to lose her. That coma had really taken him to new levels of fear and truth he was scared to even think of. Life without his Kagome wasn't an option; it wasn't even a life at all. He silently fumed, but the fact he would be there this time to protect her soothed his raging anger.

The one thought that plagued them both was 'What IS going to happen tonight?'

A/N: Okay so this chapter was basically supposed to show where everyone was at and it's the being of the event that will lead to the end. Owww...evil cliffy. Hope you guys like it. It's so cool that this is CHAPTER TWENTY! Anyways. That's it for now. Please read and review. Until next time......Egyptian Kiss!