Cluster by Twilight Dawn

Imperial Challenge (Priestess Skyes Weekly Challenge)

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its characters.

Summary: Kagome's school life has been hell since Sesshoumaru dumped her. To make matters worse, she is kidnapped by his rival.

Kagome sighed as she swung her book bag over her shoulder. She then shut her locker before leaving the school for the day. She hated to walk home alone, but she had no choice. Her and Sesshoumaru got into a huge fight, and he dumped her. When he dumped her, she also lost her so-called friends. They only hung out with her, because she was dating Sesshoumaru. Now, she is nothing to them.

Ever since the breakup, everyone has been treating Kagome poorly. The student body calls her names and whisper behind her back. They have even thrown her shoes into the toilet, forcing her to wear them home. She doesn’t say anything to them, because it will only make the situation worse. She knows they only mess with her, because Sesshoumaru told them to. He could stop the situation anytime, but he doesn’t.

She shows defiance by lifting her head up high and pretend that nothing bothers her, but it does. She goes home and instantly flops herself onto the bed and cries her eyes out.

Kagome never knew Sesshoumaru could be so mean. If she knew he would turn out like this in the beginning, she would of flat out refused his advances. She thought he loved her. She is a fool for falling for his charms.

She quietly made her exit outside the school’s gates, trying not to be seen. Being seen would only cause her more problems.

“Hello, my dear,” Menomaru spoke, leaning against the wall with his goons. “What are you doing walking around by yourself? Sesshoumaru needs to be careful with a beautiful thing like you.”

If she thought the situation with school was bad, it has just gotten even worse. “He’s not my problem anymore. If you want to beat him up, go ahead, I won’t stop you.”

Menomaru pushed himself off the wall and moved in front of her. "The two of you are done, huh? That only changes my plan somewhat.”

“What the hell are you talking about?” Kagome demanded. “What plans?”

Menomaru’s dark colored eyes gleamed with amusement. “I was planning on kidnapping you to make Sesshoumaru angry enough to fight me. Now, it seems that I don’t have to worry about him. That’s a pity though. I really wanted to fight him today.”

“All you have to do is walk into those gates,” she said, pointing at the school’s gates behind her.

Menomaru peered down at her. “Like I said a few minutes earlier, my plans for you have changed. Since you and Sesshoumaru are over, why don’t you become my girl?”

Kagome took a few steps back. “Are you crazy. I have enough problems right now.”

“Why not? There’s nothing holding you back. I know you like me,” He said, reaching out to stroke her hair. Kagome shuddered at his touch and slapped his hand away.

"You want to know why?” She raised her voice, poking her finger into his chest. “I was in a relationship with Sesshoumaru. It would look bad if I hooked up with his rival.”

Menomaru shook his head at her. “I hoped you would accept my offer. Now, it seems we have to do it the hard way. I will have you, whether your willing or not.”

He motioned for his goons to surround Kagome. She dropped her backpack crawled on her knees between one of the guy’s legs, and made a break for it. She screamed as she ran down the street, hoping someone would care enough to help her.

Soon, they caught up to her and forced her on her knees. They pulled her head back, as Menomaru bent down to peer into her face. “That was a bad move, Kagome. You have only made things worse for you.”

She spat into his face. “Anything is better than being in your presence.”

Menomaru slapped her hard across the cheek, causing her face to turn towards the side. A red mark appeared on her cheek and she bit her lip from crying out in pain. She wouldn’t give the bastard the pleasure.

“Take her to the car,” Menomaru ordered his goons. “Make sure you tie her hands and feet.”

Kagome glared at him, as she felt his orders being carried out. She knew it would be pointless to argue with him. She would just have to wait for an opportunity to escape, and it looks that it may be a long time for that to happen.

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Sango watched in horror as Menomaru and his goons shoved Kagome into their car. She knew she had to find Sesshoumaru and tell him what happened. She ran back into the school and started to shout Sesshoumaru’s name. She didn’t care who heard her. Kagome is more important right now.

“What the hell, Sango?” Inuyasha spoke up, after she found them lounging in the school’s gymnasium. “This better be important. Sesshoumaru’s in a bad mood.”

Miroku chuckled. “Yeah, he’s still hung up on you know who.” He shut up, after noticing the look Sesshoumaru gave him.

Sango bent over to catch her breath. “I’m afraid I’m going to make his mood even worse. I saw Menomaru at the school gates a few moments ago. He had his goons with him.”

Sesshoumaru rose from the bench he was sitting on. “Where is he now?”

“He left.”

Sesshoumaru was going to say something, but Inuyasha beat him to it. “Why would you tell us this if he has already left? He’s not our problem now.”

 “He took Kagome.”

She turned to look at Sesshoumaru and wished she was somewhere else right now. Sesshoumaru looks like he could kill someone. “He took my Kagome,” he growled loudly, causing everyone to cower. “He will pay for this. No one touches what belongs to me.”

Inuyasha stayed silent, even though he wanted to remind Sesshoumaru that Kagome wasn’t his anymore. He didn’t like the way Kagome was being treated and he went along with it, because his brother is his leader. He couldn’t disobey him.

“What do you want us to do?” Inuyasha asked him, already knowing the answer.

Sesshoumaru was already heading out. “Call for reinforcements. I will meet you there.”

“It will be done,” Inuyasha promised.

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Kagome moaned in pain on the cold, concrete floor. She was thrown on the floor the moment they arrived at an abandoned warehouse. She didn’t know how much worse it could get. She has already been kicked in her sides and punched in her stomach.

“I should have never gone out with Sesshoumaru,” she whispered to herself. “Then none of this would never of happened.”

She quieted the instant she heard footsteps coming her way. She hoped it was someone to rescue her. Her hopes dashed the instant she heard Menomaru’s deep sounding voice. “Have you changed your mind yet, my dear?” He asked her, bending down at the knees to reach her level. “My patience is wearing thin.”

Kagome licked her bloody lips before replying. “Go to hell,” she croaked out.

Menomaru began to stroke her hair. “I hoped you would be willing, but I will still have my way with you.”

Kagome began to whimper as he leaned down and began to place kisses on her neck. His hands began to work at the buttons on her blouse. He peeled back the fabric of her shirt and stared at the pair of breasts before him.

“Beautiful,” he murmured, lowering his head towards them. Before he placed his mouth upon them, the door to the warehouse was thrown open.

Sesshoumaru stared that the scene with pure rage on his face. He marched over to Menomaru and threw him off Kagome. He took his jacket off and placed it over Kagome’s bare chest.

She lifted her head to look at him. She couldn’t believe he had come to save her. “We will talk in a moment, Kagome. I need to take care of this trash first.”

Menomaru motioned for his goons to fight Sesshoumaru. They were no match for his fighting skills and were soon lying unconsciously on the floor.

“Incompetent fools,” Menomaru snarled staring at the bodies. “I will just have to deal with you myself.”

Sesshoumaru didn’t give him a chance. He quickly punched Menomaru in his face and continued on punching him, until Menomaru fell to his knees, raising his hand up in surrender.

“I will let you go with a warning this time. But If I see you in my territory again, I will not hesitate to take you out.” Sesshoumaru gave kicked him in the head, knocking him out with the rest of his goons. He then turned his attention towards Kagome. “Oh, God,” he whispered, kneeling next to her. “What have they done to you?”

He took out his knife from his pocket and cut the ropes from around Kagome’s hands and legs. He re-buttoned her shirt and wrapped his jacket around her. “Forgive me, my Kagome,” he whispered, lifting her up into a sitting position. “I have caused you much pain.”

Kagome leaned against him, letting him comfort her. “It’s okay. You came for me.”

Sesshoumaru drew her into his arms and nuzzled his nose into her hair. “You didn’t think I would come for you? Why would you think such a thing?”

“I didn’t think anyone heard me screaming.” She asked him truthfully. “I was hoping someone did.”

Sesshoumaru gave her the answer she wanted. “Sango, heard you. She came running and screaming like a banshee. She was concerned for you.”

Kagome closed her eyes and tears flowed freely. “I’m glad.”

“Can we start over Kagome?” Sesshoumaru whispered into her ear. “I have missed you terribly. I don’t us to be apart again.”

Kagome was pleased to hear his words. “I have missed you to, Sesshoumaru, but I don‘t know if I can forgive you yet. You have hurt me by having the student body mentally and physically attack me.”

He felt ashamed. He knew it was wrong what he had them do to her, but he wanted her to felt hurt like he did, when that guy flirted with her. She did nothing to stop his advances. “I will inform them to stop immediately. They won’t hurt you no more. You have my word.”

“It’s a start, but you need to give me time to heal,” Kagome whispered.

Kagome passed out from all of the pain she was experiencing. He scooped her up into his arms and started to walk towards the exit.

“Couldn’t wait for us, huh?” Inuyasha asked, surveying the damage. He noticed how close he held her to his chest. “Are you two together, now?”

“No,” he said, shaking his head. “She wants to have time to herself.”

 “Good to hear," Inuyasha said, smiling. "Now, take that girl to the hospital. She needs attending to. I'll take things from here.”

The end.