Birthday Party
Chapter one: What to get?
It was Friday June 27th, the day before Kagome's 16 birthday, she had just returned from the Warring States Period. When Kagome climbed out of the well, she was surprised to be met by Souta, her mother, and her grandpa. They quickly helped her out if the well and surprised her even farther with an early present. Kagome tried to refuse and wait until tomorrow, but the kept insisting. The box wasn't very big but it wasn't tiny either. She was hesitant but when she opened it she was surprised to see it was a card.
It read:
"Hello! As you are probably already aware of Kagome's birthday we were hoping you would attend a party for her being held at the Higurashi Shrine on Sunday June 29th. There will be food, fun, and friends. If you are able to attend please join us at 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. please R.S.V.P to 555-3246 as soon as possible. Arigato!"
Kagome was still in total shock!
N...Nani... Nani is this? She asked with a very confused look on her face.
Souta began, we decided to throw you a party. It is your 16th you deserve something special...
Her mom interrupted Souta from continuing; almost all of your friends have already called back and said that they would love to come!
That's when her grandpa stepped in. So what do you think Kagome?
I... I... I'm speechless...
The family let out a big sigh of relief with smiles from ear to ear!
It sounds great! Demo...
Their grins start to fade into a disappointed frown.
No. No. Wait I just have a couple of questions. One, why is it the day after my real birthday? Two can my friends from the past come?
Souta began, well we has it the day after because we figured you would want to be with InuYasha on your birthday.
Oh... she was totally awed.
Then her grandpa continued. Are you crazy? If you bring those evil spirits with you they will bring us all bad luck fffoooorrrreeevvv...ooowwwww.
Kagome's mom had jabbed him in the side before he got any farther.
Kagome looked annoyed and very bored as she mouthed the words he was ranting.
Kagome's mom answered question number two.
Well... we figured you could celebrate your real birthday with them (Pointing to the well), and the next day with us and your friends from this time era.
Demo... I think they would have a lot of fun and would truly enjoy themselves.
Kagome's mother's eyes became very narrow.
Pleeassee... Kagome asked with wide begging eyes...
Her mother gave in and decided to let them come.
Kagome jumped and squealed in happiness!
Before her family could even blink she was back down the well to inform her friends of the party
By the time her mom could react Kagome was down the well and in the other time.
Since it had not been more than five minuets since Kagome had left. InuYasha was still nearby when her scent snuck up on him from behind.
InuYasha took off running at full speed thinking something was wrong because she returned so quickly.
By the time Kagome could climb out of the well, InuYasha was two feet away from her.
He startled her in the beginning but then realized it was InuYasha and relaxed.
InuYasha quickly scanned or Kagome checking for any cuts or injuries. When he realized there weren't any his eyes got so big they looked like they were about to pop out. While Kagome was smiling and happy to see him.
Kagome... Whaaa... She cut him off.
Ya... Ya I know I'm back fast. She said with a little annoyance in her voice.
All InuYasha could manage to get out of his mouth was "Why?"
"What?" She asked he had said it so quietly she couldn't hear what he said.
"Why?" He repeated a little louder.
Kagome rolled her eyes. I came back to tell you that for my birthday tomorrow, I'm going to stay here.
I thought you said you were going to stay with your family?
I'll explain let's just get to the village first so I only have to explain it once.
InuYasha carried Kagome on his back and made it back to the village in a matter of seconds.
They went in side Kaede's hut were Sango, Miroku, Shippou, and Kaede (Of coarse) were sitting by the fire eating the rest of their dinner.
Shippou dropped his food automatically and jumped up into Kagome's hands and gave her a huge hug.
While Miroku, Sango, and Kaede were staring at her.
Kagome then explained to all of them about tomorrow and her party on Sunday.
Everyone except Kaede, she had to deliver a baby for one of the villagers, said they could come immediately except InuYasha.
Kaede could see the surprised/disappointed look on InuYasha face and advised everyone to leave the hut, so that InuYasha and Kagome could talk alone.
When they left Kagome turned around to look at InuYasha with a confused/angry look on her face.
She asked what was wrong and he replied with a feh and went to sit in the corner.
Kagome could feel her blood boiling but clamed down when she saw the hurt look on his face.
Kagome walked over and sat down next to InuYasha. She asked once again what was wrong but again no reply.
InuYasha just sat there staring deep into the fire.
Kagome stood and began: If you don't want to come, just say so I mean if you really don't...
InuYasha then stood up silencing her.
He glared deep into her eyes with his golden ones searching for how she was feeling. He began, Kagome I really want to come but I can't...
Kagome began to interrupt but he kept talking
If your friends see me they would freak and your party would be ruined ... Gomen.
Before Kagome could register what he had said, he took off into the darkness out of sight.
Kagome franticly ran after him she knew were he was going, the God Tree.
When Sango, Miroku, Shippou, and Kaede saw Kagome run out of the hut they rolled their eyes and shook their heads. They knew it was safe and returned inside the hut.
When she finally got there she slumped over out of breath from running so hard.
InuYasha yelled down without even looking "Leave me alone"
She managed to say "No" firmly while she was still catching her breath. She called back "Come down here right now"
He didn't answer. He just kept staring off into the surrounding trees.
Don't make me say the "S" word. "Please come down here", she said more firm then before.
This got his attention and he jumped down with the fear of being sat from so far up. InuYasha landed two feet away from her.
She began; " My friends won't do anything when they see you" (except maybe squeal because he is so cute).
"How do you know?" He replied gruffly.
Have you completely forgotten what day it is?
He then looked to the sky and then it hit him. In two days it is the New Moon. He was thrilled but wouldn't show it.
The New Moon! Kagome replied. She then asked him again if he was going to come. She was holding her breath waiting for his reply.
He gave a slight smile and said, "He wouldn't miss it for the world"
She let out her breath and jumped up and down in delight! She was so excited she jumped and gave InuYasha a hug. This completely scared him and he couldn't move.
Kagome took off running towards the well yelling, "I'm going back to tell my family that you are all coming. I'll see you tomorrow!"
InuYasha decided not to go after her because that would only make her mad and she was in a really good mood right then. He sat in his tree for a while thinking about the weird feeling he had deep inside of him.
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Back at Kaede's hut the rest of the gang was deciding what to get her. (Even though celebrating birthdays is not a common holiday in their time, Kagome had been talking about it all week explaining what people usually do on their birthday.) It was getting late and they didn't have a lot of time left to get her something. After about twenty minuets they had decided. They would give her a new bow and quiver set filled with arrows.
Once they had gathered the gift from the village they headed back to Kaede's hut and sat around the fire.
Shippou began to worry about InuYasha he usually had returned by now even if him and Kagome had had a fight.
To settle Shippou's nerves. Miroku leaves to go and find InuYasha. He automatically starts at the God Tree.
InuYasha still staring off into the sky is so distracted that he doesn't smell or even sense Miroku coming up behind him, until he was directly under the branch he was sitting on.
"Leave me alone Miroku" InuYasha was very annoyed.
Ok... Ok... Hold on I only have a question he pleaded.
Feh! What?
What are you giving Kagome for her birthday tomorrow?
InuYasha's eyes as big as two oranges. He jumped down quickly one foot away from Miroku's face. InuYasha was starting to get really nervous. "Do you think she's expecting something?
Well... YEAH! She has only said something about it every second of every day for a week.
InuYasha was staring to get mad at Miroku and Miroku could see it. So before InuYasha got the chance to blow he stated weakly, "You still have time to get her something she won't be back until tomorrow.
What'd you get her?
Sango, Kaede, Shippou, and I are all getting her one gift.
Your not answering my question, lecher.
Oh... Hold on... Hold on. We are getting Kagome a new bow and quiver set filled with new arrows.
"Oh great", he replied with a huge sigh.
What?? Miroku was very, very confused.
How in the world am I supposed to compete with that? She has wanted a new bow forever. (Sigh) Miroku then gave an evil grin towards InuYasha... I understand know... your afraid she'll like our gift better than yours aren't you
NO!
Yes you are... Admit it! Miroku taunted while jabbing InuYasha in the ribs.
OK...OK... Just stop elbowing me.
Ha! I knew it! He was now practically on the ground laughing hysterically.
"SHUTUP!!" No stopping... Then... THWACK!!
Oww... That hurt!!
Good it should! Now maybe next time you won't laugh at me.
InuYasha had taken Miroku's staff and hit him over the head with it. Miroku sat on the ground his back to the tree cautiously rubbing his now sore head.
Are you going to help me think of something to get Kagome or just sit there, lecher?
OK... Ok...I'll help, but only because I don't want Kagome to get hurt tomorrow because you didn't get her anything or what you did get her had no thought put into it.
Feh!
Well to start off with. What does she like?
Uummm... She's always picking flowers!?
Flowers! Perfect! There are you happy?
I'm getting her more than just flowers, Miroku!
Hmmm... Ok. What else does she like?
..........
Come on now you've known her for how long?
Oh!... I know! (InuYasha ignoring that remark.)
What?
A panacnic
A what????
You know those things she is always talking about you know a panacnic.
Nooooo....
You know. Where you put food in a basket and sit somewhere and eat it? Ooohhh... That's a picnic dog-boy!
InuYasha was about to run off when Miroku (With new bumps on his head) called back "Where are you going?"
To get the flowers.
I would wait until tomorrow so they are fresh. I think you should start to plan the picnic. Maybe Sango and Kaede will help with the food but you need to pick a suitable spot to eat at.
(After swallowing all the pride he had he asked)
Where so you suggest Miroku? (He only asked because it was for Kagome and he wanted it to be perfect)
Somewhere nice. It has to have some shade and some sun....
The River???!!!!
Perfect InuYasha. Now lets go back to the village and prepare the food.
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Kagome was running so fast (She was so happy they were all coming (Except Kaede)) she nearly tripped over a log. When she returned to her time grandpa, mom, and Souta were all still standing there still stunned. Souta was the first to come around.
What'd they say sis?
Yes! They all said yes! She went off running with her pack now on her shoulder. She called back, "I'm going to unpack and then repack for tomorrow.
While Kagome was giggling and packing for tomorrow her family were down stairs discussing the event that had just rose.
There is no way all that evil is coming to our shrine. It will bring us bad luck forever. Grandpa was always trying to get rid of the "evil" with his "magic" and was rambling on and on. Mother just sat there rolling her eyes at him while Souta was trying not to burst out laughing. Ignoring grandpa, mother began; "Well it is her party she CAN have whoever she wants to come. I just hope that the other guests won't get scared of the whole demon appearances."
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Back in the Sengoku Jidai.
InuYasha convinced Miroku, Sango, and Kaede to help him prepare the food. Shippou laughed and made an evil grin when he found our what InuYasha was giving Kagome. InuYasha just hit him over the head.
So what do you want to bring, InuYasha?
I don't know Sango. What you suggest babba?
First of all, my name is Kaede, not babba! As for the food I don't know what to tell you, InuYasha.
Thanks! You're a great help babba!
What about soup? Suggested by Miroku.
Ya I guess, maybe with some rice. The food won't be near as good as the food they have in her time though.
Don't worry, InuYasha, Kagome will love it. ("Even if it does taste bad" Miroku chuckled under his breath. InuYasha caught it but decided to put the beating off until later.)
How do you know lecher?
Haven't you got it yet?
Got what?
*HMPH* Guess not. Kagome really, really likes you. So no matter what you give her she'll love and cherish it forever. Us? We have to think about it.
Really?!?
Duh!
Now was the time for that beating...
OOWWW! InuYasha... OWOWOWOWOW!
"That is enough InuYasha." Kaede said coldly. If you want the soup done by tomorrow ye'd better start now.
Ok, OK I'll go get the ingredients.
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Kagome was still on hyper drive. Giggling, dancing, and jumping up and down, she had finished packing and was going to finish her homework but was to jumpy to even sit still. She decided to turn on the radio to maybe calm her down, that didn't work. Now she was giggling, dancing, jumping, and singing. Kagome looked at her clock it said ten o'clock. She was tired from all the excitement and wanted to get to InuYasha's time early the next morning. She fell asleep quite fast which surprised her.
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InuYasha had just returned with the ingredients Kaede had asked for.
What about the rice?
InuYasha, we can make it tomorrow.
Will it be ready in time?
What time are you planning on taking her?
I was thinking around lunch time.
That is fine. We will have plenty of time.
What if she comes early?
You, Sango, Shippou, and Miroku can distract her.
What if she wants to say hi and good morning to you and comes in the hut and sees it?
How about this, in the morning you can go get her for breakfast...
Demo...
Let me finish. And I will make plenty of extra rice and you can use that for your picnic. Ok?
Fine. Is everything else ready?
Yes InuYasha.
Good. I'll be back, I have to go get something he stated and left before Kaede could ask what.
InuYasha went running out of there like a bumble bee on fire all the while knocking over Miroku.
Where's he off to Kaede? Miroku asked while rubbing his sore backside.
I do not know child. Just leave him be. Ye is probably thinking about the next day to come.
You're probably right Kaede.
InuYasha went to his sacred tree to think. He was still worried about what Kagome will think of his gift;
I hope she will like the picnic and flowers... What else could I get her? Should I get her something more? Yes. She would love more... but she is kind and would refuse. But still, I should offer right? Ya... but what?..
These thoughts played over and over like a broken record player in InuYasha's head.
Got it! he yelled and took off into the darkness.
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About any hour later back at Kaede's hut Kaede was sitting tending the fire while Sango and Shippou were putting the finishing touches on Kagome's gift.
Oh... I hope Kagome will like our gift? Shippou looked worried.
Don't worry Kagome will love it especially with the cute wrappings you made.
Sango is right Shippou Kagome's bow is getting pretty nicked and scratched and would love a new one.
Yeah I guess you are right Miroku... Plus its got to be better than InuYasha's picnic.
Kaede sat unmoving as this was said but as for Miroku and Sango exchanged glances and were afraid that Shippou's feelings were going to be hurt when Kagome spends the majority of the day with InuYasha.
Chapter two: Her birthday.
Chapter one: What to get?
It was Friday June 27th, the day before Kagome's 16 birthday, she had just returned from the Warring States Period. When Kagome climbed out of the well, she was surprised to be met by Souta, her mother, and her grandpa. They quickly helped her out if the well and surprised her even farther with an early present. Kagome tried to refuse and wait until tomorrow, but the kept insisting. The box wasn't very big but it wasn't tiny either. She was hesitant but when she opened it she was surprised to see it was a card.
It read:
"Hello! As you are probably already aware of Kagome's birthday we were hoping you would attend a party for her being held at the Higurashi Shrine on Sunday June 29th. There will be food, fun, and friends. If you are able to attend please join us at 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. please R.S.V.P to 555-3246 as soon as possible. Arigato!"
Kagome was still in total shock!
N...Nani... Nani is this? She asked with a very confused look on her face.
Souta began, we decided to throw you a party. It is your 16th you deserve something special...
Her mom interrupted Souta from continuing; almost all of your friends have already called back and said that they would love to come!
That's when her grandpa stepped in. So what do you think Kagome?
I... I... I'm speechless...
The family let out a big sigh of relief with smiles from ear to ear!
It sounds great! Demo...
Their grins start to fade into a disappointed frown.
No. No. Wait I just have a couple of questions. One, why is it the day after my real birthday? Two can my friends from the past come?
Souta began, well we has it the day after because we figured you would want to be with InuYasha on your birthday.
Oh... she was totally awed.
Then her grandpa continued. Are you crazy? If you bring those evil spirits with you they will bring us all bad luck fffoooorrrreeevvv...ooowwwww.
Kagome's mom had jabbed him in the side before he got any farther.
Kagome looked annoyed and very bored as she mouthed the words he was ranting.
Kagome's mom answered question number two.
Well... we figured you could celebrate your real birthday with them (Pointing to the well), and the next day with us and your friends from this time era.
Demo... I think they would have a lot of fun and would truly enjoy themselves.
Kagome's mother's eyes became very narrow.
Pleeassee... Kagome asked with wide begging eyes...
Her mother gave in and decided to let them come.
Kagome jumped and squealed in happiness!
Before her family could even blink she was back down the well to inform her friends of the party
By the time her mom could react Kagome was down the well and in the other time.
Since it had not been more than five minuets since Kagome had left. InuYasha was still nearby when her scent snuck up on him from behind.
InuYasha took off running at full speed thinking something was wrong because she returned so quickly.
By the time Kagome could climb out of the well, InuYasha was two feet away from her.
He startled her in the beginning but then realized it was InuYasha and relaxed.
InuYasha quickly scanned or Kagome checking for any cuts or injuries. When he realized there weren't any his eyes got so big they looked like they were about to pop out. While Kagome was smiling and happy to see him.
Kagome... Whaaa... She cut him off.
Ya... Ya I know I'm back fast. She said with a little annoyance in her voice.
All InuYasha could manage to get out of his mouth was "Why?"
"What?" She asked he had said it so quietly she couldn't hear what he said.
"Why?" He repeated a little louder.
Kagome rolled her eyes. I came back to tell you that for my birthday tomorrow, I'm going to stay here.
I thought you said you were going to stay with your family?
I'll explain let's just get to the village first so I only have to explain it once.
InuYasha carried Kagome on his back and made it back to the village in a matter of seconds.
They went in side Kaede's hut were Sango, Miroku, Shippou, and Kaede (Of coarse) were sitting by the fire eating the rest of their dinner.
Shippou dropped his food automatically and jumped up into Kagome's hands and gave her a huge hug.
While Miroku, Sango, and Kaede were staring at her.
Kagome then explained to all of them about tomorrow and her party on Sunday.
Everyone except Kaede, she had to deliver a baby for one of the villagers, said they could come immediately except InuYasha.
Kaede could see the surprised/disappointed look on InuYasha face and advised everyone to leave the hut, so that InuYasha and Kagome could talk alone.
When they left Kagome turned around to look at InuYasha with a confused/angry look on her face.
She asked what was wrong and he replied with a feh and went to sit in the corner.
Kagome could feel her blood boiling but clamed down when she saw the hurt look on his face.
Kagome walked over and sat down next to InuYasha. She asked once again what was wrong but again no reply.
InuYasha just sat there staring deep into the fire.
Kagome stood and began: If you don't want to come, just say so I mean if you really don't...
InuYasha then stood up silencing her.
He glared deep into her eyes with his golden ones searching for how she was feeling. He began, Kagome I really want to come but I can't...
Kagome began to interrupt but he kept talking
If your friends see me they would freak and your party would be ruined ... Gomen.
Before Kagome could register what he had said, he took off into the darkness out of sight.
Kagome franticly ran after him she knew were he was going, the God Tree.
When Sango, Miroku, Shippou, and Kaede saw Kagome run out of the hut they rolled their eyes and shook their heads. They knew it was safe and returned inside the hut.
When she finally got there she slumped over out of breath from running so hard.
InuYasha yelled down without even looking "Leave me alone"
She managed to say "No" firmly while she was still catching her breath. She called back "Come down here right now"
He didn't answer. He just kept staring off into the surrounding trees.
Don't make me say the "S" word. "Please come down here", she said more firm then before.
This got his attention and he jumped down with the fear of being sat from so far up. InuYasha landed two feet away from her.
She began; " My friends won't do anything when they see you" (except maybe squeal because he is so cute).
"How do you know?" He replied gruffly.
Have you completely forgotten what day it is?
He then looked to the sky and then it hit him. In two days it is the New Moon. He was thrilled but wouldn't show it.
The New Moon! Kagome replied. She then asked him again if he was going to come. She was holding her breath waiting for his reply.
He gave a slight smile and said, "He wouldn't miss it for the world"
She let out her breath and jumped up and down in delight! She was so excited she jumped and gave InuYasha a hug. This completely scared him and he couldn't move.
Kagome took off running towards the well yelling, "I'm going back to tell my family that you are all coming. I'll see you tomorrow!"
InuYasha decided not to go after her because that would only make her mad and she was in a really good mood right then. He sat in his tree for a while thinking about the weird feeling he had deep inside of him.
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Back at Kaede's hut the rest of the gang was deciding what to get her. (Even though celebrating birthdays is not a common holiday in their time, Kagome had been talking about it all week explaining what people usually do on their birthday.) It was getting late and they didn't have a lot of time left to get her something. After about twenty minuets they had decided. They would give her a new bow and quiver set filled with arrows.
Once they had gathered the gift from the village they headed back to Kaede's hut and sat around the fire.
Shippou began to worry about InuYasha he usually had returned by now even if him and Kagome had had a fight.
To settle Shippou's nerves. Miroku leaves to go and find InuYasha. He automatically starts at the God Tree.
InuYasha still staring off into the sky is so distracted that he doesn't smell or even sense Miroku coming up behind him, until he was directly under the branch he was sitting on.
"Leave me alone Miroku" InuYasha was very annoyed.
Ok... Ok... Hold on I only have a question he pleaded.
Feh! What?
What are you giving Kagome for her birthday tomorrow?
InuYasha's eyes as big as two oranges. He jumped down quickly one foot away from Miroku's face. InuYasha was starting to get really nervous. "Do you think she's expecting something?
Well... YEAH! She has only said something about it every second of every day for a week.
InuYasha was staring to get mad at Miroku and Miroku could see it. So before InuYasha got the chance to blow he stated weakly, "You still have time to get her something she won't be back until tomorrow.
What'd you get her?
Sango, Kaede, Shippou, and I are all getting her one gift.
Your not answering my question, lecher.
Oh... Hold on... Hold on. We are getting Kagome a new bow and quiver set filled with new arrows.
"Oh great", he replied with a huge sigh.
What?? Miroku was very, very confused.
How in the world am I supposed to compete with that? She has wanted a new bow forever. (Sigh) Miroku then gave an evil grin towards InuYasha... I understand know... your afraid she'll like our gift better than yours aren't you
NO!
Yes you are... Admit it! Miroku taunted while jabbing InuYasha in the ribs.
OK...OK... Just stop elbowing me.
Ha! I knew it! He was now practically on the ground laughing hysterically.
"SHUTUP!!" No stopping... Then... THWACK!!
Oww... That hurt!!
Good it should! Now maybe next time you won't laugh at me.
InuYasha had taken Miroku's staff and hit him over the head with it. Miroku sat on the ground his back to the tree cautiously rubbing his now sore head.
Are you going to help me think of something to get Kagome or just sit there, lecher?
OK... Ok...I'll help, but only because I don't want Kagome to get hurt tomorrow because you didn't get her anything or what you did get her had no thought put into it.
Feh!
Well to start off with. What does she like?
Uummm... She's always picking flowers!?
Flowers! Perfect! There are you happy?
I'm getting her more than just flowers, Miroku!
Hmmm... Ok. What else does she like?
..........
Come on now you've known her for how long?
Oh!... I know! (InuYasha ignoring that remark.)
What?
A panacnic
A what????
You know those things she is always talking about you know a panacnic.
Nooooo....
You know. Where you put food in a basket and sit somewhere and eat it? Ooohhh... That's a picnic dog-boy!
InuYasha was about to run off when Miroku (With new bumps on his head) called back "Where are you going?"
To get the flowers.
I would wait until tomorrow so they are fresh. I think you should start to plan the picnic. Maybe Sango and Kaede will help with the food but you need to pick a suitable spot to eat at.
(After swallowing all the pride he had he asked)
Where so you suggest Miroku? (He only asked because it was for Kagome and he wanted it to be perfect)
Somewhere nice. It has to have some shade and some sun....
The River???!!!!
Perfect InuYasha. Now lets go back to the village and prepare the food.
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Kagome was running so fast (She was so happy they were all coming (Except Kaede)) she nearly tripped over a log. When she returned to her time grandpa, mom, and Souta were all still standing there still stunned. Souta was the first to come around.
What'd they say sis?
Yes! They all said yes! She went off running with her pack now on her shoulder. She called back, "I'm going to unpack and then repack for tomorrow.
While Kagome was giggling and packing for tomorrow her family were down stairs discussing the event that had just rose.
There is no way all that evil is coming to our shrine. It will bring us bad luck forever. Grandpa was always trying to get rid of the "evil" with his "magic" and was rambling on and on. Mother just sat there rolling her eyes at him while Souta was trying not to burst out laughing. Ignoring grandpa, mother began; "Well it is her party she CAN have whoever she wants to come. I just hope that the other guests won't get scared of the whole demon appearances."
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Back in the Sengoku Jidai.
InuYasha convinced Miroku, Sango, and Kaede to help him prepare the food. Shippou laughed and made an evil grin when he found our what InuYasha was giving Kagome. InuYasha just hit him over the head.
So what do you want to bring, InuYasha?
I don't know Sango. What you suggest babba?
First of all, my name is Kaede, not babba! As for the food I don't know what to tell you, InuYasha.
Thanks! You're a great help babba!
What about soup? Suggested by Miroku.
Ya I guess, maybe with some rice. The food won't be near as good as the food they have in her time though.
Don't worry, InuYasha, Kagome will love it. ("Even if it does taste bad" Miroku chuckled under his breath. InuYasha caught it but decided to put the beating off until later.)
How do you know lecher?
Haven't you got it yet?
Got what?
*HMPH* Guess not. Kagome really, really likes you. So no matter what you give her she'll love and cherish it forever. Us? We have to think about it.
Really?!?
Duh!
Now was the time for that beating...
OOWWW! InuYasha... OWOWOWOWOW!
"That is enough InuYasha." Kaede said coldly. If you want the soup done by tomorrow ye'd better start now.
Ok, OK I'll go get the ingredients.
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Kagome was still on hyper drive. Giggling, dancing, and jumping up and down, she had finished packing and was going to finish her homework but was to jumpy to even sit still. She decided to turn on the radio to maybe calm her down, that didn't work. Now she was giggling, dancing, jumping, and singing. Kagome looked at her clock it said ten o'clock. She was tired from all the excitement and wanted to get to InuYasha's time early the next morning. She fell asleep quite fast which surprised her.
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InuYasha had just returned with the ingredients Kaede had asked for.
What about the rice?
InuYasha, we can make it tomorrow.
Will it be ready in time?
What time are you planning on taking her?
I was thinking around lunch time.
That is fine. We will have plenty of time.
What if she comes early?
You, Sango, Shippou, and Miroku can distract her.
What if she wants to say hi and good morning to you and comes in the hut and sees it?
How about this, in the morning you can go get her for breakfast...
Demo...
Let me finish. And I will make plenty of extra rice and you can use that for your picnic. Ok?
Fine. Is everything else ready?
Yes InuYasha.
Good. I'll be back, I have to go get something he stated and left before Kaede could ask what.
InuYasha went running out of there like a bumble bee on fire all the while knocking over Miroku.
Where's he off to Kaede? Miroku asked while rubbing his sore backside.
I do not know child. Just leave him be. Ye is probably thinking about the next day to come.
You're probably right Kaede.
InuYasha went to his sacred tree to think. He was still worried about what Kagome will think of his gift;
I hope she will like the picnic and flowers... What else could I get her? Should I get her something more? Yes. She would love more... but she is kind and would refuse. But still, I should offer right? Ya... but what?..
These thoughts played over and over like a broken record player in InuYasha's head.
Got it! he yelled and took off into the darkness.
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About any hour later back at Kaede's hut Kaede was sitting tending the fire while Sango and Shippou were putting the finishing touches on Kagome's gift.
Oh... I hope Kagome will like our gift? Shippou looked worried.
Don't worry Kagome will love it especially with the cute wrappings you made.
Sango is right Shippou Kagome's bow is getting pretty nicked and scratched and would love a new one.
Yeah I guess you are right Miroku... Plus its got to be better than InuYasha's picnic.
Kaede sat unmoving as this was said but as for Miroku and Sango exchanged glances and were afraid that Shippou's feelings were going to be hurt when Kagome spends the majority of the day with InuYasha.
Chapter two: Her birthday.