Looking for a Reason
By: Jamie
Disclaimer: I don't own any part of the Inu Yasha series or it's characters.
Summary: Kagome finds herself in Feudal Japan, when a war breaks out in modern days. She of course has no clue of it, there were no signs of it on the news. When she tries to climb up the well and return home, she finds it barricaded. She becomes fearful of what is happening in the world above, and of course she finds herself ignoring Inu Yasha completely, even though he's been wounded terribly. It is only when Inu Yasha is ignored when he finally realizes his emotions for Kagome, and now he wants her more then ever. Inu/Kag Mir/San
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Modern Day Japan
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"Bye Mom, I'm going to go see Inu Yasha!" Kagome smiled. She picked up her bag, heavy with Ramen and homework. She raced outside, planting a kiss on her grandfathers cheek. He sat on the phone yipping away.
"Yes my dear Kagome has the flu. Yes I know it's May. Yes I know that nobody else in school has it. Umm, well her aunt in Tokyo had it and we just visited her. Yes. No-" grandpa said, he gave Kagome a thumbs up. She rolled her eyes, and felt like slamming the phone on the ground. All her friends of course assumed she was sick, and they had been hanging off of her all of Friday. Kagome turned on her heels towards the well, yelping a final "Bye Grandpa!". She climbed down the well and emerged in Feudal Japan. Soon Kagome was greeted by Sango and Miroku.
"Inu Yasha's been hurt!" Sango grabbed Kagome's hand and led her into Kaede's hut. They tip toed inside, not a creak could be heard on the floor below.
Finally, Sango stopped in front of a door. She smiled weakly at her friend.
"He put up a tough fight-" but Sango was cut off.
"Tell me the whole story Sango!"
"Well," Sango looked into Kagome's eyes, "Ok. We were in the middle of some forest. It was dark- spooky. We kept hearing noise all around us. Sometimes it sounded like the trees were calling our names. Finally we emerged by a small spring. The water was crystal clear, almost like a mirror. Inu Yasha was tired and fell forward into the water, drinking it. Out of nowhere the small spring began to ripple from the center and the water took the shape of a giant....monster! The monster shrieked and yelled at Inu Yasha, who didn't understand a thing. All we could hear was 'She's dead and it's your fault!'. Finally Inu Yasha couldn't bare it any longer, he lunged at the monster with the Tetusaiga. The monster cackled and hit Inu Yasha with the back of his silvery, water hand. Inu Yasha was launched into a sea of poison thorns. He- Well you'll see. Kaede was able to get most of venom from the thorns out, but he seems to be hallucinating or something, we think it's that stuff he drank!" Before she could stop her, Sango watched Kagome forced herself through the screened door.
Kagome took a couple gentle steps. The screen door closed behind her. Kaede stood up, and saw bowed.
"He's still weak," Kaede whispered.
"I understand. I won't be loud."
Kaede nodded and left the room. Kagome crept over to Inu Yasha's bedside and knelt down. She stared down at his unclothed figure, covered by a thick blanket. She ran her fingers through his hair. His chest was covered in black and blues, and many scratched. His skin was tinted a light purple.
Inu Yasha's ear twitched and his eyes flickered open.
"Kagome?"
"Yes Inu Yasha?" She watched him try to lift his arm to touch her face, but she shook her head.
"Rest Inu Yasha!"
"Did you see that?"
"What Inu Yasha?"
"That monkey, he ran through again!"
"Inu Yasha I think you should go back to sleep! You're seeing things. I'll be outside with Sango and Miroku." Kagome stood up, and Inu Yasha grabbed her leg, with his freed hand.
"Beat up the monkey for me, and I'll be able to sleep." Kagome blushed, knowing that he didn't mean it as a sexual innuendo, but that's what it sounded like.
"Ok Inu Yasha I'll do that," Kagome smiled. His grip finally softened and she watched him fall asleep. Kagome walked out of the room and shook her head.
"He's really messed up! Do you know what that stuff was?" Kagome turned to Sango, Kaede and Miroku, who were sitting outback.
"It's called by the name of the demon, also known as Akariu [Aka-ree-oo]. But most people just called it Red Ecstasy. The symptoms begin with hallucinations, then the victims skin will begin to burn up, and sting, he will feel sweat, hallucinations and now insomnia. It's a terrible way to die-"
"Die?!" Kagome yelped at Kaede who shushed her.
"The cure is in a lead found in the north. It's a two day trip to the Cave of Hiragashi. A small plant called Sweet Leaves, for it's sweet tasting foliage, is situated there. I need a dozen leaves to make a remedy and cure him. Right now I have him on the little Sweet Leaves I have left. It won't be long before my supply runs out. He needs to take it 8 days straight for it to begin to work. It apparently has, he stopped complaining of feeling overheated. I have enough to last until you come back with more of course."
"Us?!" Miroku turned to her.
"Yes you, I very well can't go, and I'm sure you don't want to let Inu Yasha die!" Kaede snickered.
"Fine we'll go-" Sango frowned. It was barely 5 in the afternoon, and they were already on a new adventure.
"But-" Sango hit Miroku over the head before he could finish the sentence.
"I would recommend you leave tonight, a storm seems to be pulling in, and we'll probably settle above us for a few hours tonight. The further you are from here, the better," Kaede nodded. Kagome smiled and swung her bag over her shoulder.
"Which way is it?" Kagome smiled.
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End of Chapter One
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Jamie: How did you like it so far! I am currently writing two stories. One (This one) will be posted on ff.net. So if I don't update fast, don't punish me.
Review please?