Soul Devotion

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. The end.

Inspiration song: Foolin’ by Def Leppard

SOUL DEVOTION

Chapter V

The locked clicked and Sango slowly opened the door. As she stepped in she could hear some voices coming from the living room. She took off her coat and hung it on the hanger. As she made her way to the living room she passed a small table where she put down her purse and car keys. She entered the living room, finding the TV still on and a 10 year old boy sleeping on the sofa. She smiled at him, while slowly walking to him. She took the remote control out of his hand and turned the TV off. She then took the blanked and covered him with it. At the touch of the material with his skin the boy stirred and opened his chocolate brown eyes.

''Onee-chan.....'' his little voice said.

He smiled a sweet smile that made Sango's heart melt.

''You're back.'' He declared quietly.

''Hai. I promised, didn't I?'' Sango smiled at him and started stroking his hair while siting on the edge of the sofa. ''How come you're still up Kohaku?'' she asked concern written all over her face.

''I had another nightmare, so I went to drink a glass of milk and than I decided to wait for you while watching TV. But I guess I fell asleep. Heh...'' he laughed a little.

Sango shook her head, before standing up and looking at her little brother, that she practically raised because there father was never home and their mother died when both of them were very young.

''Okay. Let's go to sleep. It's one already. So let's go.'' She said, giving him her hand, pulling him up.

''Hai.'' Were his last words for the entire night.

SOUL DEVOTION

''KYYAAAA!!!'' screamed Kagome before the punching bag she just hit fell off the hanger. She breathed hard and slowly crumbled to the floor, she closed her eyes for a moment, so her breathing would be regularly again.

Suddenly the doors of the dojo opened and soon a voice was heard:

''I see, Sensei Ibu thought you well.''

Making a 180 degree turn with her head, Kagome looked at the owner of the voice, recognition the person she was swiftly on her feet, hugging him.

''Jakotsu! Wha? He? What are you doing here?'' She finally asked, while releasing her hug and looking him in the eyes.

''What? Do I need a reason to visit my best friend, that I haven't seen in a very long time?'' He asked, an innocent look on his face, but Kagome knew better.

''Well I guess, but I know you to well to see that you are here with a reason. So tell me now, or should I just beat the crap out you. Three years of training made me control my powers 'ya know?'' She asked while cracking her knuckles and giving him a devils smile

''You know me to well Ka-chan.'' He said giving her a defeated smile and plopping himself on the floor indian stile.

She smiled the victory smile and sat down next to him.

''So, tell me Jakotsu. Why are you here?''

''Souta send me to watch after you, while he is away.'' He said in a smile voice shutting his eyes and praying she wouldn't blow up.

Kagome's head quickly shoot up, burning holes in to the wall of the dojo. ''I knew it! This was to good to be true! He just left this morning, not giving me a 'body guard'. Ugh...why must I always have some one to watch over me. It's not like I am a kid anymore. I'm sixteen almost seventeen and very good trained. So why...why doesn't he trust me...'' Her voice slowly became quieter and Jakotsu finally opened his eyes. Giving her a assured smile, he looked in to her blue eyes before speaking.

''He only wants you to be safe. That's all. And you know it. After what happened to you're father and Bankotsu, it is no wonder he has become very protected of you. It is because he loves you and he doesn't want to lose you.'' He once again looked at her before continuing.

''I know you understand him and his actions, it's just that you don't want to understand. But sooner or later you will accept it and sooner or later it will be over with this shit. The clock is still ticking and you know it.''

Kagome looked at him with a wave of defeat in her eyes. Proceeding his little speech in her head she finally opened her mouth.

''You've been practising that speech, haven't you?''

''Little bit. Did I rush it? It felt like...'' But Jakotsu was't able to finish the sentence because Kagome interrupted him.

''Nooo...It was good. I liked it.'' She said smiling at him. And silence fell on them. Jakotsu feed up with it, straighted his posture before asking.

''So, what do you think of my new hair stile?'' That earned him a sweet laugh from Kagome, making him happy.

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It was dark in the room where he sat. He loved the dark that is why he didn't bother to turn on the lights. His back was turned to the table as he sat on his chair and looked out the big window. He really liked looking at people who were walking down the now empty streets of Tokyo.

A soft knock on the door made him come back. He straighted his poise and his strong low voice was heard.

''Come in.'' He said loud enough so the person on the other side could heard him. Second latter Kagura entered the room.

''Inuyasha is here. Should I send him in?'' She asked.

''Yes. Send him in.'' He answered, still showing his back to the door.

Kagura merly nodded before opening the door. She turned to Inuyasha who was casually leaning against the wall.

''You may enter.'' She said to him as she passed him. Inuyasha nodded and entered the room.

''Sesshoumaru.'' He said, making his presence known.

''Inuyasha.'' Greeted Sesshoumaru and turned around. ''Take a seat.'' He added. And Inuyasha slowly sat down before him.

''I've received your letter.'' Inuyasha said as he took out the envelope and put it on the table.

''I know.'' Was his simply answer.

''And I will gladly join the Soul Battle tournament.'' He said, looking at his brother.

''I know that too.'' He said than turned around looking out the window. ''Let's just hope we there will not be a disaster like four years ago.'' Sesshoumaru quietly added, but enough so Inuyasha heard.

And at that point Inuyasha flinched from the idea a little, thinking back at the last tournament, four years ago.

SOUL DEVOTION END