Jumping over a dumpster, I dropped into a roll and jumped to my feet. Two men tumbled around the corner before I dashed away again. "You can't run from us! We always catch you!" One of the yelled out as I started up a drain pipe. "Yeah, but I always get further from you lazy butts!" I laughed over my shoulder as I flipped over the roof. I took a running start and lept from the roof and landed on the edge of another, almost loosing my balance. "There she is!" A man yelled as he climbed over the edge of the other building. "Not this time." I grumbled and started running again. Landing in an ally, I quickly dove into one of the open doors and ran down the hall. A few people started protesting, but I paid it no mind. I turned into a library of sorts and ducked under the desk.
Moments passed and the people started to calm. No busting down doors, no guys rushing after me. Nothing. I waited for another ten minutes before sliding out and making my way to the window. No one on the outside so it was my best chance. I landed on my feet and started walking to my place of residence, an abandoned strip mall with no hope of re-opening. Dumping my backpack, I flopped on the couch and whistled for my furry friend. A small white cat mewled on the floor and pounced onto my stomach. "Hey there, Taki. Have you been a good boy?" I coddled and started stroking his head. Taki purred as I let my muscles relax, hours of running and jumping could really get you stiff. "Oh Taki, I really need a break. These guys are gonna kill me some day and then who's gonna feed you?" Taki just purred and rubbed his head on my chin.
"NIKKI!" A female voice sounded, jolting me out of my daydream. Tumbling out from the couch, I went over to the door. "Kagome Higurashi, do you ever knock?" I grumbled while scratching my stomach. Kagome was my one and only friend. With deep chocolate eyes and long black hair, she was the picture of 'cute'. "Yeah, just not for you. Come on Nikki, I have someone you have to meet." Before I could blink, the young girl was dragging me from my shambled home with Taki clinging to my head. "Kaggy, you know I can walk." I yawned out as the petite girl drug me where she will. Kagome giggled at my nickname that I constantly used on her. "I know, but you are way too tired to follow." No argument there.
Arriving at Higurashi shrine, I noted one major thing. A white haired, dog eared teenager with red clothes that matched my hair. "You found a boyfriend?" I questioned, knowing full well how the young maiden would react. "Wh-What?! No NO NO! This is inuyasha, he is from the feudal era." I took a few seconds for that to sink in. "Hold up, feudal era? Like samurai and ninjas?" I asked, crossing my arms and looking at the boy more closely. "What the heck, why can't you just accept it." The boy 'Inuyasha' said with a sneer. I narrowed my eyes at him and stuck my face in his. "Listen here dog boy. I have never heard of time travel and I highly doubt you have either. So, this is going to take a moment and some proof. Button your lip before you lose it, bub." I snarled at him, baring my sharp teeth. Kagome butt in before I could cave his head in. "Ok. Nikki this is Inuyasha. Inuyasha, SIT BOY!" In a flash, the boy was kissing dirt and I was having trouble standing upright.
"So you got pulled down a well by a centipede, rescued the dog in distress and defeated a hair wielder?" I confirmed from my spot on the floor, Kagome nodded and looked me in the eyes. "That's right. I was wondering if you would like to come. I know you have all these guys chase you for money or something and you're strong and loyal and-" I held up my hand so that the young woman would stop rambling. "You just want a familiar face that can handle strange events. Of course I'll go! I wanna see what kind of things I can tear apart." I cheered while pumping my fist in the air.
Who knew that jumping into a well resulted in escaping all of your current problems? A beautiful blue sky stretching overhead. Green forests teaming with life, and a loud mouth half demon ruining my mood. "I don't see why she has to tag along. That brat looks weak, strange and annoying." He yelled out making me snap. Punching him in the jaw, I sent Inuyasha thirty feet and into a tree. "Next time you insult me I will have you stuck, not on, but IN a tree!" With that, I turned on my heel and stormed away.
I entered a village and was met by stares and gossip. Looking up, I noticed Taki perched on my head and gave him a tweak on his ear. "They sure are rude, acting like they ain't ever seen a cat before." I giggled and stopped when I saw an older lady come up to me. "Are ye a demon? What is business have ye here?" She asked, getting to the point rather quickly. "Kagome is a friend of mine and she wanted me to help out with the...uh...jewel shard hunting?" I was instantly regretting my inability to pay attention to what craziness my friend spouted earlier.
Soon enough, I was sitting with Kaede in her hut with a bowl of hot stew. Inuyasha soon busted in and sent me a death glare, an angry looking bruise shining on his jaw. "Why the heck did you have to hit me and how did you hit so hard!?" He demanded, panting and out of breath. "Simple." I said with a flourish of my hand. "You insulted me so you received a punch for the offense. I punch hard so that you get the message the first time." I answered and took a bite of stew. Inuyasha looked dumb founded as I answered him, obviously hoping I would yell and scream with him. Oh how the calm demolish the angry.
"Kaede, this is Nikki. I was hoping that bringing her along will help with finding more jewel shards." Kagome said, completely ignoring the half demon in the corner. "I see, well she gives off a very powerful aura. She will be a good asset to bring along on your journey and it looks like she can put inuyasha in his place." Kaede chuckled as she looked over at me and my red hair. "Nikki, your hair is a strange color along with your eyes." I nodded and reached up to pet Taki. "Yeah, I used to be teased all the time before I dropped out of school. This is just how I was born and I see no problem with how I look." Before I could take another bite of my food, a certain dog boy stuck his face in mine. "Your eyes are weird. One brown like Kagome's and the other blue. Don't see too many of those."
After inuyasha was planted in the floor, I stood up and headed over to the door. "I'm gonna go check out this place out. It's not often that I get to walk around without the yakuza on my tail." With that said, I walked out the door flap and made my way around town. Nothing to gawk at, but it was very different to what I was used to. Even the scent in the air was different, peaceful with a touch of danger, perfect. I had ventured back to the woods and through the trees.
My pace quickened as I walked and before long, I was running and climbing. Not to survive but for enjoyment, for excitement. Finally free from my troubles for the time being. I landed on a branch and took in my surroundings. Birds took off in the distance and a fox prowled below me, an occasional mouse darting in and out of the grass. Looking around to check for any humans, seeing none I took in a deep breath and let out an ear shattering roar. My body started shifting into that of a large cat with bright red fur, fangs and claws sharpening to deadly points. My tail lashed from side to side with pride, my powerful panther body was ready for a chase that a distant deer was unfortunately chosen for.
Back with Kagome***
A loud roar echoed over the village making Inuyasha spring into action. "What the heck was that?" He growled and lept from the hut. "I don't know, but it can't be good." Kagome said and chased after the hanyo. Upon arriving to the creature who caused the disturbance, Kagome was at a loss for words. Inuyasha was planted on the ground with a massive panther sitting on his back who seemed to be smirking. "Get this thing off me!" came the muffled voice of Inuyasha as Kagome stared in shock.
Just a moment ago***
Inuyasha came charging from the trees just as my claws reached my prey. His voice scared the deer from it's shock and caused it to jumped away, I turned my hunting instinct on the half breed. It can't even be considered a fight for how quickly I pinned the boy as Kagome entered the scene with me sitting on Inuyasha's back. Well, this is totally normal...Right?
"Um...Inuyasha, why is a panther sitting on you?" Kagome asked in her meek and scared voice. I gave a loud huff and sauntered over to my friend, rubbing my head on her shoulder and purring loudly. "Huh?!" I heard Inuyasha gasp as I sat on my haunches and cocked my head. Taki crawled up my back and took his place on my head where he mewled and lay down. "Nikki? You're a-a demon?" The frightened girl stuttered and I gave her a nod. My body started to change again, back into my human form. Short red hair, tan skin, long legs and toned muscles. My clothes becoming my dirty black cargo's and tank top, a necklace and leather collar around my neck as well.
Kagome was speechless for a short time, as was Inuyasha. But soon enough my female friend was able to form a sentence. "Have you always been a demon?" I sighed and nodded, crossing my legs and placing my elbows on my knees. "I didn't know I was considered a demon, but shifting into a panther is something that I could never show off for various reasons. I believe I hid it quite well, though I think I may have traumatized a few people with my strength, so I often just ran away" I said in a nonchalant kind of way and kagome kneeling in front of me. "I can see why you never showed anyone, you're so big that you would cause a lot of problems in the city."
Back in Kaede's hut, Kagome was telling the elder woman about my new found abilities. I was sitting by the fire looking over at the half dog demon, who in turn was staring at me. "How do you smell human?" He asked while sniffing in my direction. I gave off a sigh and answered him. "Simple, I found out a while ago that I can do small amounts of magic. Concealing my scent was easy, it's just keeping it that way that takes practice." I heard the boy hum in thought but he said nothing.
"When are we leaving?" I asked a busy raven haired girl while she stuffed things into an ever growing backpack. "Just as soon as I'm done with this. You're starting to sound like Inuyasha, but without the yelling." The girl grumbled as she shoved another book into the bag. "There! I think that's it." Kagome proclaimed and Inuyasha was off the roof in a second. "Great, now lets get going! We've already wasted the morning to search for jewel shards!" He yelled, my eardrums itching with pain as he stomped off. "Is it just me or does the half breed have something stuck up his butt?" My sarcasm said as us girls trailed behind the dog boy.
The sun was beating o my back as we crossed an old battle field. Rotting corpses and old blood invaded my nasal passages as the three of us marched over the plain. We soon stopped for lunch and Kagome was having trouble eating. Inuyasha, on the other hand, was eating with full gusto. I was content with getting the feeling of being watched off of me. Everywhere I looked I saw broken spears and crumpled bodies, no signs of an enemy or stalker. But my nose was picking up a smell that was defiantly still alive.
"Nikki, are you going to eat or are you ready to leave?" My friend asked as she slung her backpack over her shoulders. Before I could answer, a shadow loomed over us. I turned to see a massive pink balloon with a face. "give me the shikon jewel and you will be spared!" It yelled out, waving stick like arms around. I gave a sigh and poked it with my sharp claw, popping the figure and leaving behind a small fox kit. "Aww, aren't you so cute!" I squealed and scooped up the child. Inuyasha didn't seemed too thrilled when I hugged the small fox kit and started asking him questions. "What's your name? Why are you alone and why do you want the jewel shards?" I asked, sitting down and crossing my legs. "I'm Shippo and...my father was killed by the thunder brothers. That's why I need the shards, to get revenge." Shippo growled out the last part and my heart broke for the boy. I may be tough, but loosing a parent by any means is nothing to take lightly.
I cuddled the small boy and said to him. "You don't have to get revenge. Your father would want you to grow strong, not angry. Why don't you come with us? I'm sure Mr. sour butt over there wont mind too much." I snickered as said demon started his usual yelling rant, earning him a sit from Kagome. Gosh is he annoying. I saw a shimmer in Shippo's eyes as he looked up at me. "I can really come with you guys?" He asked and I gave him another hug. "Of course, there is always room for one more." I giggled and placed him on Kagome's shoulder. "Why don't you two get acquainted while I scope something out." I said and jogged off, following the strange since of being watched. Upon walking around a bush, a hand reached out and snagged my wrist. "Look here Monten, a lovely young lady wondering our territory." A man said. I eyed him up and down with a scowl.
Long black hair pulled back in a braid, fancy clothes, a golden spear and two small shards stuck in his forehead. Well, I wonder what those could be. My eyes shifted over to this Monten and I nearly toppled over. A stubby man with a reptile like face and three small strands of hair. Boy, was this a day or what? Thankfully, neither of them took my sudden lapse in sanity as laughter. "I hope you know that the wrist you hold belongs to a panther demon that likes her personal space." I said, letting a growl slip into my voice to prove my point. Too bad these guys are block heads. "Oh really? You don't smell like a demon." The man with the staff said and he took a sniff at me. As his face was close to me, I lashed out and struck him on the cheek. Blood oozed from the claw marks left behind. "Hiten! You hurt my brother!" Monten hollered out and electricity gathered in his open mouth.
How I thank my speed and quick mind as the blinding light flash where I was just moments ago. I laded softly on the ground behind Hiten and Monten and quietly pick at my sharpened claws, ready for a fight. Just before I could launch my attack, Taki mewled from my pocket, causing both brothers to turn and face me. "Uh...Hi...Bye!" I said quickly as I dove to avoid a strike from Hiten. I continued to roll and avoid Monten's attack as well. "This is just ridiculous." I huffed and charged at the two, swiping a large gash across Monten's chest and catching Hiten on the arm. "You little brat!" The human looking man yelled out as his spear charged with lightning. Before he could fire his shot, I lept towards him and allowed my body to change into my over sized panther and tackle that shocked Hiten. "Never take what I say lightly." My deep voice snarled down at the trembling thunder brother. My vice like jaws sinking into his neck, quickly snapping it.
I turned to the other one with blood dripping from my fangs. "You're next." I warned. Monten didn't even have a chance to blink and my paw landed on his wounded chest and crushed his rub cage. Changing forms again, I sighed and picked up the small pink shards from the brothers foreheads. "Least Kaggy will be happy." I glanced down at noticed a fox pelt tied around Monten's thick waist. "That could only belong to a certain fox kit's father." I sighed out, quickly untying the fur and taking it with me. "Maybe Inuyasha will stop his yelling if I show him these?" I pondered while walking back to the place I left my friends at.
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