Chapter 1: Memories of the Sacred Tree
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Obviously.
What do I do, what do I do? Kagome asked herself as she swung her legs back and forth. She sat on the hard wooden steps, staring at the well, although it wasn't the well she was seeing.
Kagome had been in the same position for the past half an hour, contemplating to herself. She had been in her own era that afternoon to rest and wash up, and to stock up on some 'ninja food', as her friends back in the feudal era liked to call it. After finishing up everything she needed to do back in her own time, she made her way to the old well, with the intentions of returning to the feudal era. But as she passed the old sacred tree, her thoughts began to wander, and she found herself sitting on the steps, distracted from going down the well.
The sacred tree was a very special tree for Kagome. Not only was it a place where her and her family had shared countless memories, and grown up around, but it was also the place where she had first met Inuyasha.
Inuyasha. Her best friend. Her comrade. Inuyasha meant the world to Kagome. Although they had hated each other at first. He wanted the Sacred jewel, and she was its protector. But as time went on, and they traveled together, they became friends, very close friends. They argued more than anyone Kagome had ever met, and she had to "SIT" him quite often. He was a jerk sometimes, and she knew she had her moments. But despite all of this, Kagome had become quite fond of Inuyashaand although she tried with all her might not to, she had fallen in love with him.
Every time I see that tree. Oh Inuyasha, I wonder what you're doing right now? Kagome thought to herself, as she stared off into space. She had done a lot of thinking, sitting on these steps, mostly about Inuyasha. This well connected their worlds, but more importantly, connected them to each other. He always comes to get me if I'm even a bit late. Kagome chuckled to herself at the thought of Inuyasha perched on her bedroom window, or playing with Buyo in the living room, always hurrying her to come back to the feudal era with him. I know he cares deeply for me, but then there's Kikyo. She sighed. Will he ever be over her? I know I promised him I'd always be by his side, but it's so hard to think of him with Kikyo. With anyone. Kagome shook her head to block out her thoughts, without success. Still in somewhat of a trance, she leaned back and lay on the bottom step.
"Inuyasha…" she said softly, her voice trailing off.
"What?" came a familiar voice above her.
"AHHH", Kagome screamed, as she looked up and saw Inuyasha standing over her.
"What's your problem?" Inuyasha asked, staring at her in confusion as she sat up and brushed herself off.
"What are you doing here?" Kagome asked, as she stood up and grabbed her backpack.
"I came to get you, stupid! You were supposed to be back before sundown, and its already dark out!" Inuyasha exclaimed in annoyance. Kagome also noticed a touch of worry in his voice, but she brushed it off as nothing.
"Sorry. I must have lost track of the time." Kagome said, somewhat to herself, realizing how long she must have been thinking.
"What were you doing anyway?" Inuyasha asked, as he made his way back to the well.
"Oh nothing, thinking", Kagome replied absentmindedly, still trying to figure out how she could possibly have been so long.
"Thinking?" Inuyasha asked. "What were you thinking about for so long?".
"Nothing," Kagome quickly replied. "Let's go."
"Ok," Said Inuyasha. "Here". He took her backpack as she jumped down the well ahead of him. He really is clueless sometimes. She giggled softly to herself, as they arrived back in the feudal era.
(A/N: I know my chapters are a bit short. I wrote this fic for my anime website, so I didn't have my chapters very long. Anyways, read and review please : ). )