If I owned Inuyasha, I wouldn't be writing it here. --''
A/N: No this is not my first fanfiction; just the first I've written in a while. I don't think this is my best writing, but I'm pleased with how it's flowing so far. Yes, this will be multichaptered! I love one-shots, but I also love the good juicy long ficlets. Well, please review if you read. Even if it's to say, "I hate it." D Either way I'm happy. Now without further or due, I present my work.
Installment 1: "Water, Memories, and Forgetting"
"Inuyasha?" My voice sounded so timid and afraid to my own ears.
Somehow, someway I got separated from my group of friends. I wasn't quite sure, it seemed they were there one second, but gone the next. I looked warily around myself. White mist ran all throughout this demon forest, and in the near distance I sensed a sacred jewel shard.
'Perhaps I'll meet up with the others on my way there.'
I ran forward, the only sound being my shoes hitting the soft pliable ground. I heard a faint roaring in the distance; it sounded like a water fall. An unknown feeling washed over me, and I felt the need to be at that water fall. As if a spell came over me, I ran fast to the source of the noise. I stopped when I came to a large clearing, and there, in the center, was a large cascading water fall. Immediately I felt transfixed by the way the water rippled out and fell elegantly into a pool. I took two steps forward, and all rational thoughts of finding my missing friends were vanquished. "Come Kagome. You may come closer, just see the water," a mysterious voice murmured from the crystal-like water. Not finding anything amiss, I did come closer. As I came in close proximity of the water fall, I vaguely felt as if I was passing through a barrier. Dismissing it all too soon, I walked further.
"Go into the waters Kagome; you will see all the depths of your soul."
The voice beckoned me to come to the beautiful crystal water's edge. The pure shimmering H20 was outlined by a natural rock that dipped nicely into the pool. I was in complete awe at how effortlessly, quietly and artfully the water flowed from the small water fall a small ways above me.
"Clear your mind and your inner subconscious will be known to you."
The voice was rich and smooth and I almost felt a humming reverberate through my head. All over I felt tingly and warm, and utterly relaxed.
Very softly, the voice whispered, "Immerse yourself in the waters of purity and tranquility."
My body moved as if I had no control anymore and at that moment, I couldn't will myself to question the calming and soothing presence.
The water was very cold and I was suddenly aware that I was naked.'What in the seven hells happened to my clothing!' The thought pierced the meditative state I was in. What happened to the clothing I was wearing? What was this voice trying to do? Why was I CLOTHLESS and most importantly where were Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku and Shippou! My mind was so fuzzy and it was so easy to succumb to the liquid cascading voice but something just didn't feel right.
"Kagome, do not fret. I promise you will be with your friends soon."
Soon...it beckoned soon.
My mind started to relax again and I felt the omniscient presence coo and settle in the crevices of my mind.
"Now just get all the way under the water. All will be made clear soon."
Suppressing a violent chill, I began walking down the small incline to the deeper part of the crystal like pool. I felt the cool water envelope my body slowly, first from my ankles to my knees, then to my thighs and hips. The icy chill moved up and down my spine and even the air felt infected with this coldness.
"Yes Kagome, just a little further. You do want to be happy now? You do want peace and rest? You do want to know your purpose and destiny... just a little ways further Kagome."
My eyes dropped and I made the final steps into the water. The water engulfed the rest of my body and I felt it pulse all around me. Everything was so calm and cool. I began to sink lower and lower into the depths, lower than what the pool seemed to hold. I open my eyes and looked at the perfectly sculptured rock. Everything seemed so perfect and beautiful down here. Seemingly out of nowhere, a bright white sparkling light shown around me. A scene began to play itself in my mind's eye, and I felt myself being pulled into it before I had a moment to comprehend it.
"Kagome," a husky voice whispered behind me.
I turned around and saw Inuyasha looking at me with such intensity; my voice was suddenly caught in my throat. The scenery began contracting and shifting and finally it formed into a forest on a full moon light. Inuyasha's hair glimmered like a jewel under the powerful moon's gaze.
"Kagome, there's something I have tell you. Please hear me out."
His voice sounded normal, but there was such a softness and hesitancy that has never been in his tone.
"Y-yes Inuyasha?" I stammered under his golden piercing eyes.
In two large steps he closed the gap between us and he was so near.
He bent down and breathed in my ear, "I think you have stolen my heart away Higurashi Kagome and I deeply want it back."
All of my breathing seemed on halt as I tried to process what he was saying to me. Did he really mean that? Does he truly love me?
"Is that right now...?"
His eyes bore holes into mine as he whispered, "Only one way to find out."
Then, in a moment of pure magic, he kissed me. My heart fluttered and I knew that he was finally mine.
The images stopped and I was in complete awe at them. Is this what I wanted; for Inuyasha to belong to me? I found myself wishing the images never ended.
"I could give this to you," images of a gentle hanyou kissing me slammed into my mind, "All you have to do is swim deeper into my waters."
My lack of oxygen was completely forgotten as I was pushing farther into the water. I could wait for air, just a little longer, just to see what else lurked underneath the crystal sheen of the surface.
"Yes Kagome. Go farther and deeper. Do not stop."
Suddenly, the voice sounded not so calm. The phrase seemed posed as more of a demand rather than a request. A feeling of foreboding suddenly filled my veins and I wanted to resurface. How did I end up in this unreal position in the first place? Was Inuyasha really here? Is this all even real? Who was this whispering cooing voice that seemed from everywhere but nowhere? Was Naraku involved? Was this Kikyou's doing? The thoughts overloaded my already fuzzy brain and I felt extremely dizzy. Or perhaps the dizziness was lack of oxygen?
I tried to surface back by swimming as hard as I could, but I never seemed to get any farther. Something didn't feel right, and I now found the warning signs I dismissed coming true.
'How could I've been so stupid to come here? And what was my motive anyway?'
My memory and thought process had seemed to be slowing down rapidly. 'What really did happen?'
"Kagome, you will pay for the gift I offered so rudely shoved back into my face."
The waters once so calm and cool began to churn and move around violently. The calm rich voice suddenly deepened to an outright cackle. All at once, I was at the raging water's mercy as it pushed me back and forth and down and up. I wanted to scream "HELP ME!", but I knew how futile it would prove to be. I would just die faster.
"You will die Kagome for your foolishness."
The water currents all heaved in my direction and slammed me against the hard stone wall. What was left of any wind I had in me was knocked out and I began to black out. Dark splotched began dotting my vision and all at once my limbs felt useless. I started to sink and I felt certain I would die. Before my sight totally tunneled out, I felt something shatter, almost like a barrier breaking. I heard distant shouting and I was certain I heard someone call my name. Except this time, I felt completely at ease with this new voice but before I heard or felt anything else, everything became black.
In the blackness, I felt something being ripped from me. A flow of power suddenly stopped flowing to me; a stream I didn't even know existed. With this new loss, I panicked. I tried to scream; nothing came out. I tried to move; and again, I could not. I was helpless as this foreign presence seemed to suck away this stream of energy. Weakened, but still determined, I tried to pull away. My resistance was completely in vain, because whatever that presence wanted, it had drained to the last drop. Pain fogged my mind and I knew that somewhere, my body was in pain too. A single mindedness shoved through my head, 'I must get back to my body.' The all consuming presence didn't hold me back any longer, so I was flung back into reality. I didn't know anything that had just transpired, but being able to feel again was overwhelming any other feelings at the moment. My body felt bruised, and my mind, probed and discarded. Yet, I was alive; I was still here!
Only when I opened my eyes did I notice I was being cradled in someone's arms. His eyes were astonishing gold, and he looked close to tears.
"Kagome?"
I looked back up at the unfamiliar face, nodded, and promptly passed out. A familiar darkness enveloped me, but this time I knew it would be alright. Where ever I was, I was safe; that was enough for my damaged mind and battered body.
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The first thing I noticed when I came to was the smell of the place I was in. Not even opening my eyes, I knew I was not in my house. The scent was musty and very earthy. Panicking, I opened my eyes and tried to jump out of whatever bed I was in. A flash of pain clouded my head and I laid back down slowly. I looked around the unfamiliar room and tried to place the room from somewhere I had been before. Nothing came to mind, literally. That's when I began to get scared; nothing really was in my head. I tried to recall a memory of something; anything, but I was met with darkness. I asked myself even whispered aloud, "What is my name?" As an answer, I was met with complete and utter silence. Shaking, sweating, and very fearful I crawled out of the small bed I was in. My bare feet met dirt, and I was getting even more shocked. 'Dirt! What…?'
I shakily rose to my feet and looked down at my arms and legs. Both of my legs were patch worked in various bruises and small cuts, as were my arms. A hesitant hand shot up to my face and I winced at the small contact. Even my face hadn't escaped the harsh bruising I had endured. I ran my hands over the clothing I was wearing and it seemed so familiar but I knew it wasn't mine. It was soft, red and very short. It fit me like a small dress. Underneath, I soon found out, I wasn't wearing anything.
'What is going on! Have I been kidnapped!'
My heart thumped in my chest rapidly. What really was going on, and why don't I remember anything?
Step after agonizing step, I walked to the opening of the hut-style building I was in. As a doorway a piece of cloth, or woven mat blocked the entry way. I pushed it aside and was temporarily blinded by the light. Outside I saw a small village. 'What is this, the Feudal Era? Am I in a dream?' Hesitant to move, but not wanting to reenter the hut, I stood stupidly and gawked at my surroundings.
Awe struck, I didn't notice someone walking to the right of me.
"Oi, Kagome. You should rest; your wounds aren't properly healed yet!"
I looked over, and saw a beautiful young lady carrying a basket walking towards me. She was dressed in a traditional style kimono that was purple and green. My eyes bulged out, where was I really! This village couldn't have existed. It was so old style, and primitive. The kind woman stopped and observed me. Her smile was being ripped from her face and I starred back stupidly.
"Kagome?"
I gulped and looked back at her, "Are you talking to me?"
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