[Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, though I wish.]
Hey everyone, this is going to be my second fanfiction of Inuyasha, although I'm planning on making it a longer story that incorporates humour, adventure, and all of our favourite pairings! My previous (and first) fanfiction had a deeper meaning, and was mainly based around angst. I do enjoy writing those kinds of stories, but I figured you would all appreciate some humour and fun. I do apologize if it is not quite to your liking, but keep in mind this is my first attempt at writing a humor fic. I have also seen many Inuyasha fanfictions based off of summer camps and so on, but I'm planning to create a real story around an intricately detailed camp, but with a more realistic and outdoorsy theme to it. I have all the inner workings of it figured out, and I have excluded the mention of any OCs. All characters within this story, whether they be minor or major, are somehow from the Inuyasha franchise. Keep in mind that all locations within the story are also fictional. I hope that you all enjoy this twist of writing as I attempt to intertwine humor, romance, and Inuyasha all at once!
I would appreciate it if you left reviews, even the shortest ones just so I could get some advice.
Any questions left in the reviews will be answered next chapter! Without further ado, let's begin!
Chapter One: Welcome to Camp Shikon
A sharp prodding to her ribcage awoke the young girl from her sleep.
"Kagome, wake up!" A feminine voice softly hissed.
"Hnngh?" An irritated mutter escaped her lips. Her bleary eyes slowly parted to reveal a soft face standing over her. Silky, deep brown hair caressed the girl's face and fell down onto Kagome's bedside. Imploring chocolate brown eyes gazed down at her from above.
Kagome rolled gently onto her side, stealing a quick glance at the digital clock resting on her nightstand.
"Sango, its seven in the morning; are you out of your mind?" She yawned with contempt. Her best friend's brow furled in frustration.
"Kagome, did you forget what today is?" She argued, sighing irritably. She quickly turned her body and sat up from the bedside.
Kagome racked her brain for answers. What was today, anyway? And why was Sango in her room?
Oh, right. We leave for Summer Camp today. She yawned for the second time.
Wait, Summer Camp? Kagome moaned inwardly.
"Right. The day that our parents send us and our siblings away from them, just to have some peace and quiet. Really strikes my fancy." She grumbled back to Sango. The brown haired girl chuckled lightly as she retrieved several folded clothing items from her duffel bag.
"Glad that you remembered. But for your information, we only have thirty minutes to get ready and pack the car. I'd get moving if I were you." She added helpfully. Kagome snorted and shoved the bundled up blankets off of her body. Swinging her legs off the side of the bed, she managed to stand up and walk over to her closet, carefully remembering not to trip over Sango's makeshift bed. She ran her fingers through several racks of clothing before releasing a disdainful sigh.
"Sango, what are you wearing for the car ride? I packed most of my good clothes, and can't decide on any of these."
Sango perked up her head from where she was kneeling.
"Capris and a cropped tee. Pretty casual, but I'd suggest nothing too fancy. I hear we won't be doing much on the first day, just getting acquainted." Sango pulled her loose shirt over her head, revealing an outfit of tight black yoga capris, and a slightly cropped hot pink tee.
Kagome sighed, and finally picked a rather plain outfit of white denim shorts and a forest green halter top. Hearing her sigh, Sango flashed a slight grin at her.
"Cheer up, Kagome. I'm sure two weeks at this camp won't be such a drag. I researched it last night, and it looks like there's tons of exciting activities that I'm positive you'll enjoy."
Kagome watched as the girl flipped her hair up into a high ponytail, letting her chocolate brown locks brush past her waist. Her positive energy spread slightly to her as the girl flashed a winning smile.
"And were in the senior cabins, so no Kohaku or Souta to pester us." Sango noted, her eyes flashing with anticipation. A lighthearted laugh escaped Kagome's lips as she brushed her raven coloured locks to a sheening curtain.
"I guess it won't be so bad after all, then. Come on, let's go bother the boys while we get breakfast." Kagome suggested, with an evil smirk gracing her lips. Sango returned the smirk as the two girls creaked open the bedroom door, and made their way down the carpeted stairs.
When the pair reached the kitchen, Kagome's mother was already frying eggs on the stove hastily. She turned her head slightly and beamed at the two girls.
"All packed, dears?" She spoke warmly, reaching for another egg off of the counter. They nodded in return.
"Good morning, Mrs. Higurashi!" Sango said with enthusiasm, pulling a seat out from the kitchen table. Mrs. Higurashi chuckled lightly.
"Breakfast won't be ready for quite some time; I suggest you two bring your bags out to the car and help your brothers pack."
Kagome moaned, and reluctantly turned to walk back up the staircase.
After the girls and their brothers had managed to stuff as much food as they could down their throats, they all filed into the van, Kagome taking the front seat as usual. The drive up north was several hours, and anything but enjoyable.
Sango attempted to show Kagome pictures of the camp she had found online, over the irritating 80s music Mrs. Higurashi was blaring, and in the midst of Souta and Kohaku's sword fight using straws. Every few seconds they were sprayed by drops of soda from the pair's drink straws, or had to cover their ears to avoid a particularly annoying section of a song. The chaos ensued for several hours, until the car veered off onto a dirt road surrounded by towering trees. Everyone's attention as turned to the change in scenery, as they gazed at the tapering pine trees and everlasting forest.
Sango nudged Kagome with a smirk.
"See? It isn't so bad here after all, huh?" She prompted, the corners of her lips twitching.
Kagome couldn't help but stare at the wilderness she had missed for so long. She hadn't gone up north for six years, when she was only ten years old on a camping trip with Sango's family. She was generally an outdoors kind of person, but never got the chance to explore it.
"It's amazing," She breathed, gazing longingly at the view. "The pictures weren't a lie."
Sango shook her head with a smile.
After an hour of driving over rolling hills and through thin dirt roads, the clearing began to widen until a large arched sign came into view. Held up by smooth wooden curves and polished stones, the writing in the centre read 'Welcome to Camp Shikon'. Sango and Kagome exchanged anticipated glances as they passed beneath the overhang. After several hundred meters of driving, the space cleared into a large, gravel covered parking lot surrounded by dirt paths and wooden lodges. The sunlight illuminated the space, outlining faces of parents and counsellors as they welcomed the campers. Souta and Kohaku were equally as absorbed in the view, shaking with excitement as they surveyed the area.
The car jerked to a halt within one of the gravel parking spaces.
"Alright, you four, grab your bags and we'll head on over to check-in." Mrs. Higurashi stated, gazing warmly at the excited teens and children.
Kagome clicked open the door, rushing hastily toward the trunk. After a second of fumbling with the lock, the trunk popped open to reveal bags and pillows spilling out of the back. Each of the four grabbed a duffel bag and the corresponding sleeping bag and pillow. Once Mrs. Higurashi had locked the car securely, the group followed a set of signs that led them to a decent sized wooden lodge.
Stepping inside the structure, they weren't surprised to find clusters of children and adults chatting and waiting in lines, with kids ranging from Souta and Kohaku's age, all the way to teenagers in their later years. Sango leaned toward Kagome's ear carefully.
"Looks like this place attracts quite the crowd," She muttered, running her gaze over the children and teenagers. Kagome snickered in response.
After having waited thirty minutes in the check-in line, the group of five finally approached a middle aged lady standing behind the counter, looking bored with the concept of attending to all the newcomers.
"Names, please," She spoke in a dull, monotonous voice.
After providing the basic personal information, the lady printed out four small sheets of paper.
"Here are your cabin numbers and cabin mates. Your sheet will also state whether you are in Junior or Senior camp. You can follow the directions given on your paper, or ask a counsellor for help getting to your destination. Have a great time at Camp Shikon." She droned on, as if having rehearsed that line multiple times.
Sango and Kagome snatched their papers off the counter, eager to see their accommodations for the next two weeks. Kagome's eyes raked the paper eagerly.
"So… Senior Cabin A, and there are only four people per cabin. Our cabin mates are…Ayame and Rin? Don't know 'em." She shrugged, fairly satisfied with what she saw.
Sango shook her head plainly. "We can't expect to know much people here. Everyone comes from a general area, but most people don't live in the same towns unless they come here with a friend."
The two boys scanned their eyes over their own papers, seemingly content with what they saw.
Souta jumped excitedly, his ruffled coal black hair getting messier with each bounce.
"Kohaku and I are in Junior Tent D, and we're with Shippo and Kai!" He announced, not even knowing the two names he blurted out.
Kagome ruffled his hair rather harshly. "Well, have fun, squirt. Mama, Sango and I will find our own way to Senior Camp. You can take the boys to Junior Camp if you'd like." She stated, nodding a quick goodbye to her mother.
Mrs. Higurashi planted a quick kiss on her daughter's cheek, and wrapped her arm gently around Sango in farewell.
"You girls have fun. Make this the best two weeks of your lives." She beamed, waving back at the pair as she led the young boys away.
Kagome shared a quick glance with Sango, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
"Somehow I think this will be."
There ya guys go, first chapter is done! Not a ton of humor, and you'll probably pester me to introduce Inuyasha and the gnag, but that will have to wait til' next chapter. I have some fun ideas in store, and hope that you've enjoyed this fic so far!
Notice: Kai, who I mentioned earlier is in Souta and Kohaku's cabin, is that little wolf boy if you don't remember (From the episode where Byakuya kills the wolf demon tribe and bribes him.)
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