Dogs Don't Have Nine Lives
Hello again people of Fanfiction! It's Sailormoon45 and I'm back with a whole new story! Lately, I've been interested in the concept of time travel, so that is where the inspiration for Dogs Don't Have Nine Lives came from! I hope you'll all enjoy my new little creation! ^_^
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its characters. They belong to their wonderful creator.
I promised her everything. I said I would always be there for her. That I would always protect her... And she trusted me. She never doubted me. Now, because of my failure to keep my promises, I'll never see her again. My life without her is meaningless.
"I let her down. It's all my fault." I stand in the pouring rain and stare at the tombstone with her name on it. The beautiful flowers surrounding the tombstone were her favorites. And in my hand, I hold the ring that I proposed to her with. "Rin… I'm sorry."
"Sesshomaru," I turn to see my brother walking towards me with an umbrella. "Come on. It's time to go." I shake my head, refusing to leave her yet. I hear Inuyasha sigh before he hands me the umbrella and heads towards our family and friends.
She's gone... I clench my fists and bare my fangs. Rin... I'll avenge you. I'll get you back. I promise! I place Rin's ring in my pocket and run my hand along the front of the tombstone.
I begin to walk away, but not without looking back just one more time. I reach the cemetery gate where my friends and family are waiting. I look around at everyone else, and I can sense the sadness coming from all of them. My father places his hand on my shoulder and I look up to face him. I can tell he is feeling sad as well.
"My son, I understand what it feels to lose the one you love, but you'll be fine. I'm sure she would've wanted you to move on." I nod, though I don't fully agree with my father. "You should go home and rest."
"Yes father." I say my farewells and get into my car. However, instead of heading home, I end up at a café. When I realize where I am, I become a bit angry with myself. Why did I come to her favorite place? I sigh, thinking father was correct in saying I needed to rest.
I decide to head inside for a bit. I order a coffee and sit in an empty booth. While I sit there, I notice a teenage girl staring at me. I dismiss it, but she continues to stare. It becomes too much for me and I decide to speak up. "Can I help you in any way? Because staring can be quite rude."
I take a sip of my drink and when I set it down, I realize the girl is sitting right across from me "You're in pain. I can help you." I glare at her and her response is a loud, obnoxious laugh. "Glaring can also be considered rude." The girls comment gets a small smirk out of me. I study her, taking in her dark hair, green eyes and gothic attire.
"What do you want anyway? And what do mean I'm in pain? You don't even know me." The girl smiles and reaches for my coffee. I watch in annoyance as she adds sugar and begins to drink it. "Um, could you not?"
She puts the drink down and looks at me. "Why are you dressed in black? Whose funeral was it?" My eyes widen when she mentions a funeral, but I quickly compose myself before deciding to answer.
"It was my fiancé's. She was killed." There is a moment of silence before the girl bursts into a fit of laughter. I lose patience with her and yell, "What's so funny about that?!"
"I already knew all that. Rin Hayashi, was it? How sad that you two were just about to get married. But I know all about her. I even know how she died and who the murderer is." I rise from my seat and grab the girl by her shirt.
"How do you know about my Rin? You can't possibly know her murderer! Quit speaking nonsense!" The girl smirks before pushing me away. I sit back down, noticing all the strange looks we're getting, but I just ignore them all.
"I already know how much you loved her and that you desperately want her back." She leans close and begins to whisper. "That's why I'm here to help you. You see, I am a powerful witch. I can do many things, so I can assist you in getting your little Rin back.
A witch? Hmph... They're nothing but trouble. Father told me to steer clear of them. But, she knows about Rin and me. She claims to know who killed the girl I loved... I cross my arms in front my chest and sigh.
"You doubt my power. I know you do. I have no tricks up my sleeve, for I merely wish to help."
"What kind of 'help' are you offering anyway?" Her lips curl up near the ends and she rises from her seat. "W-wait." I follow her out into the parking lot and grab her by the arm. "A-alright... I'll take your help."
"I thought you would. Now come, I'll take you somewhere private." Within a blink of an eye, I'm transported to what could only be her house. I stare at her in disbelief. "Now, about my plan..." She turns away from me and walks towards a mirror on the wall farthest from me.
"Plan? You have to tell me what you're gonna do first. You can't just do whatever you want." She pouts and sticks her tongue out. I raise an eyebrow at her actions, which only causes her to sigh.
"Hmph. You're so serious. But I guess that's just how Sesshomaru Takahashi is! I know everything about you since I'm very good at being a witch." She skips over to me and reaches for my face. "But just so you know," she says as she pulls my face closer to hers. "I can't bring her back to life. But I have an idea that would get us around that."
"So what can you do?" I ask as I get away from her grip on me. "Are you really even a witch? I mean, you look like a regular teenage girl?"
"Sesshomaru, would you mind lying down on that bed over there?" She points towards a cot in the corner and I do as asked. "Good. Now if you close your eyes, I'll show you how I can help you. This will even prove that I'm a witch.
I nod and close my eyes. I hear her giggle and feel her fingers gently stroking my hair. I begin to feel strange, and the room becomes extremely silent. I try to open my eyes, but just don't have the energy to do it. Maybe I'll just rest for a bit... It's not like that stupid girl can really help me...
When I wake up, I'm in a different place than I was before. "Damn witch! Where is she?" I get up and take in my surroundings. This all seems familiar… I walk toward a mirror in the room and nearly have a heart attack. "What the hell happened to me?" Instead of coming face to face with myself, I stare at a younger version of myself. I sit back down on the bed, trying to figure out what could've happened to me. Maybe this is a dream?
"Hey!" I quickly turn to hear a voice I know all too well, coming from outside the room. "Damn it Sesshomaru! We're gonna be late for school if you don't hurry up!"
"I-Inuyasha?" I see the door begin to open an impatient half-demon enters the room. "W-what's happening?"
"What do you mean? Come on and get dressed! You have to drive us to school! We can't be late again or else our old man will punish us again." I watch as a younger version of my brother leaves and heads downstairs.
School? I don't go to school anymore... I graduated two years ago! I begin to pace the floor, but not coming up with any good reason as to why all of this is happening, I sit down on the bed. Where am I? It's like... I'm in the past or something.
"Correct you are Sesshomaru!" I hear the witch's voice echoing in the room. "Took you long enough! I'll bring you back now, so just lay back down, close your eyes and you'll be back here in no time!" I do as instructed, and as she said, I ended back in my time.
I sit up and turn to the witch who is sitting beside me. "Was I really in the past?" She nods and a large grin appears on her face. "Hmph, I guess you really are a witch… But wait, how is going to the past going to help me?"
"Boy, for a powerful demon you're not that smart when it comes to magic, huh? But I guess anyone would be as confused as you are if they were in your situation." She rises and walks over to a small desk across the room. She opens a drawer, takes something out, and walks back towards me. "Here," she hands a necklace made up of blue stones before sitting back down. "You'll be able to time travel with that when I'm not around, but I suggest that you come to me when you want to go back to the past. That necklace should only be used in emergencies."
I nod and put on the necklace. I watch as the stones on it light up for a brief moment before returning to normal. I stand up and turn to face the witch. "If we're going to go through with this, then shouldn't I know a bit about you? And maybe the risks?"
"Oh, I guess I forgot." She smiles and extends her hand to me. "I am Ada. And there are no risks, but whether you succeed or not is up to you." I take her hand and shake it. "Now, about the price you'll pay. One hundred years off your life for every time you travel to the past." When my eyes widen, Ada's only reaction is a sly smile. "I'm sure that's a small price for a demon such as yourself, right Sesshomaru?
"Hmph, sounds like a fair price." I smile, knowing my life is in no danger. "A few hundred years is nothing to a fully fledged demon such as myself." I decide it's time for me to leave, so Ada takes me back to the café. Before getting into my car, I turn to Ada with one more question. "So how do I time travel on my own?"
"You just have to wish to time travel and the necklace will take you back. But as I said, it's better for me to just take you there myself. When you want to time travel, just call for me and I'll be there!" Ada grins before disappearing into thin air.
I get into my car and drive to my house. Once I'm inside, I head into the bedroom Rin and I shared and lay on the bed. I sigh and reach for the necklace from Ada and take it off to put it somewhere safe. Rin… Will I really be able to see you again? I turn onto my side and close my eyes. I lay there, listening to the rain outside. Maybe I'll be able to fix everything if I go to the past.
That night, Rin is all I dream about. I remember all the special moments we shared and I even dream about her coming back to me. To my disappointment, it all ends when I wake up, bringing me back to my meaningless life. A life without Rin, the girl I loved, just isn't worth living.
I get ready for the day and suddenly remember yesterday's events after Rin's funeral. "The necklace!" I look all over my room until I finally find the necklace Ada had given me to time travel with. The necklace which will help me get my Rin back. "Rin, I'll get you back soon… I promise!" I put the necklace back on before leaving my house. I'll keep my promise this time!
Well that's my new story for you all. I hope you guys enjoyed it, I have to admit though, I had a bit of trouble writing this. I tried my best to write a good story! And I'll be back with another chapter once I know you guys like the first chapter. Hope I'm able to write more of Dogs Don't Have Nine Lives.
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