When I started to write this story out it was about a week to Halloween, so it was set around one of my fave holidays. Sadly disaster struck once I was done. Word died and the fic was lost. Now Word works and I wanted to use this idea so I just change the time frame. This was my first really well thought out Yaoi story, 'Brown Eyes' is my second one but first posted. It's about Shippo and Miroku.
This fic features the hugely popular Yaoi pairing of Inuyasha and Miroku. OK I will admit I have an easier time seeing Miroku swinging both ways then Inuyasha, but considering the inu eared wonder's track record he may just decide to give up on women all together. So basically THIS FIC IS NOT DIRECTED AT ANYONE WHO THINKS INUYASHA IS DESTINED TO LOVE SOMEONE WHO'S NAME STARTS WITH A K. This includes the Kouga and Inuyasha fans too, sorry maybe latter guys.
THANKS: Arigato Des for telling me about my about of dyslexia. Luv ya. Go check out Shinjitsu no Shi for more InuxMiro goodness.
WarNinGs: Shounen-Ai, OOC, Christmas setting, Language, Kinda Au, Fixed, nothing really big.
Aishi Say
"Love is not just between a man and a women."
If you do not agree do not read any of my fics in fact forget I even exist because I do not need flamed over 90 times if you do one per fic.
WHO SAYS TRUE LOVE HAS TO START WITH A K?
"I don't want go to Tokyo Kagome!" Inuyasha whined for what felt like the hundredth time that day alone, he was getting sick of saying it.
Kagome frowned hands on her hips, reminding herself to stay calm, but it is very hard to stay calm when you have been fighting with someone on and off for over an hour. "Every new moon something always happens. We would all be a lot safer if you were in Tokyo," She explained, hoping to reason with the stubborn hanyou.
Inuyasha glared at her as her words struck his mind like a club. 'We would all be a lot safer if you were in Tokyo. She says that like I'm putting everyone in danger just by being around. Fine if that's how she feels.'
"Inuyasha?" Kagome asked as he stood suddenly, exasperation dark, not sure what he was upset about.
"FUCK YOU THEN!" Inuyasha snapped storming out, how could she be so oblivious to how much that one sentence hurt?
Kagome blinked after him in confusion but let him go, he was too mad to chase after. 'What did I say this time?'
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"Why so glum Inuyasha?" Miroku asked concerned for his friend, Inuyasha was moody but not normally depressed looking.
Inuyasha sighed tiredly, leaning against a tree before answering his friend. "Kagome wants to drag me with her to Tokyo for the new moon since it always seems to bring so much trouble to the gumi."
Miroku nodded, he could see where she was coming from, "She does have a point Inuyasha."
"Yeah I know it's just…lately she's been reminding me so much of Kikyou she's creeping me out," Inuyasha admitted softly, arm resting on his one raised knee.
"Have you told her this?" Miroku had not heard Kagome say anything about it, and it was something she would speak of.
"No," Inuyasha answered sighing sadly, "Every time Kikyou comes up there's always a big fight and none of us need that right now." He sighed agian resting the back of his head on the tree's trunk, "I wish she'd just take Shippo and Sango with her and leave me alone."
"Why not me Inuyasha?" Miroku asked blinking at him curiously, there had to be a reason he was excused from this banishment.
"You leave me alone, " Inuyasha muttered half heartily.
"So does Sango?" Miroku reminded him, curious why she had been included when she gave him his space as well. He had only come over because Inuyasha looked like he needed to talk, and the other often confided in him when he came to him like this.
"Yeah well…she's been down lately, which is why I think she should go. A little change of pace may just cheer her up," Inuyasha frowned, he could use a little change as well but Sango was worst.
"Makes sense," Miroku agreed, Inuyasha could be very sweet when he wanted to be.
"Hey Miroku?" Inuyasha asked a favor coming to mind only Miroku could pull off.
Miroku looked down at his friend always ready to help when he could, "Yes?"
"Could you…umm…convince Kagome she should take the others? She listens to you, and besides if I tried we'd only end up in a fight, and none of us want that," Inuyasha hated when things got like that.
"Hm...good point. I will speak to her Inuyasha, but I make no promises." Miroku was not sure she would listen if she had chased Inuyasha away, and scared him enough to not want to try and talk to her again.
"Thanks Miroku," Inuyasha said as he looked up smiling a little, he felt a bit better with someone on his side at least.
"Thank me latter," Miroku informed him, holding up his hand stopping further conversation before turning and walking off.
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"Well I guess that makes sense," Kagome admitted rubbing her chin. "Since it's winter we can just put a coat on Shippo, besides I could use some help Christmas shopping."
"Christmas?" Miroku asked, Kagome often mentioned holidays from her time that required shopping.
"It's an American favorite. For a whole month everything is red and green and lit up at night. I'll show you two latter, but see on Christmas day you give gifts to those close to you, it's a great family holiday." Kagome explained smiling it was one of her favorites, everything was so beautiful and everyone so happy it was perfect.
"So you're sure no one will notice he's a kitsune?" Miroku trusted Kagome, but she could be absent minded sometimes and this was not Halloween.
Kagome shook her head, "Not in a coat don't worry. You're probably right about Sango all the Christmas cheer should do her some good, plus who doesn't love shopping?" She turned to Miroku, "What I don't get is why we should leave Inuyasha here, or you for that matter?"
Miroku smiled, "You only have so much room at your home, and it sounds like a busy time in your world, we do not wish to impose too much on your kind family."
"Oh my mom would love it!" Kagome informed him, her mother loved hearing about the gumi and to meet them all would make her day.
"Love what Kagome?" Kaede asked walking into a conversation, as she always seemed to do when she walked into her home.
"Oh hello Lady Kaede," Kagome greeted, "We were just talking about taking Sango and Shippo with me this time."
"To do this the well must be spelled to allowed all of ye to travel through it." Kaede informed them as always, she knew what needed to be done she knew sooner or later Kagome would want this done.
"Would it be hard?" Kagome asked concerned, she did not want the elderly miko to wear herself out.
"Nay. I need only the jewel fragments and the monk for the most part." Kaede answered, glancing at Miroku for a moment before turning back to Kagome.
"Oh, here," Kagome said holding out the shard on a delicate looking golden chain, it was easier to find then the bottle.
Kaede ran the edge over Kagome's index finger drawing a few drops of blood before pressed an odafu to the wound, allowing it to soak though before pulling it away. "I knew ye would desire this one day. It requires a drop or so of blood form all ye wish to pass. More can be added later as ye gumi grows."
Kagome nodded, that made sense and the gumi seemed to grow a little at a time, "I'll go get the others!" She volunteered running off, there was little else she could do to help right then and she knew it.
"So monk, who's idea was it that they should go and ye two stay?" Kaede asked, knowing Miroku was not working alone in this.
"Inuyasha's," Miroku answered simply, there was little else to say about it.
"Ah I see," Kaede frowned at the young man, "Why does he wish ye to stay?"
Miroku looked down at the spell, "He said it was because I leave him alone, and I'm not depressed like Sango."
"That makes sense," Kaede admitted, swiping his finger and adding his bloodstain to the spell, "Well that be two of ye. Do ye think this trip will cheer Sango?"
"I hope so lady Kaede,' Miroku answered, voice soft and just a little sad.
"So do I monk," Kaede said just as softly, patting his hand, "So do I."
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"Here they all are Lady Kaede," Kagome said beaming as she stopped walking. Sango, Shippo, and Kilala blinked at the elderly miko waiting patiently for her to explain why they were summoned.
Kaede smiled, "Alright all of ye hold out a hand or paw now."
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Inuyasha looked up when someone approached the well, "Hey Miroku."
Miroku nodded in greeting, "Well it's done. Lady Kaede will be here shortly, and we'll prefrom the spell after which you'll get your few nights of peace."
Inuyasha frowned at him confused, "Spell? What spell?"
"A spell is required so the rest of us can pass at will through the well as you and Kagome do," Miroku explained simply.
"There's always a spell," Inuyasha muttered, crossing his arms as a thought hit him. "So next fight Shippo can go bug her instead of me? Nice."
Miroku shook his head grinning, "I'm so glad you approve."
"You know I've been thinking," Inuyasha went on ignoring Miroku's comment. "Kagome really outta leave the jewel shard at home. That way all our hard work won't get stolen again."
Miroku sat down beside him it was worth asking about, "You'll have to take that up with Kagome."
"Yeah," Inuyasha commented ears twitching, quite moment with his friend over.
"Why hello Inuyasha," Kaede greeted walking up to the pair
"Hey Kaede," Inuyasha greeted not unhappy to see her, but she reminded him of Kikyou as well.
"He has told ye about the spell has he not?" Kaede asked nodding to Miroku, not surprised to find him sitting by Inuyasha.
"Yeah," Came Inuyasha's one word reply, he was not in the mood to talk with her right then.
Kaede nodded, "I wish to add ye as well if that be alright?"
"Whatever you want," Inuyasha muttered holding out his hand a prick meant nothing to him.
Kaede quickly added his blood to the others, "Thank ye." She turned to Miroku who was still seated on the well, "Shall we begin?"
Miroku nodded standing, "Whenever you are ready Lady Kaede."
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"I do not see why wish me to accompany you Kagome?" Sango asked confused, though it was nice to be wanted.
Kagome smiled, "To tell you the truth I'll need help with Sota and Shippo, the shopping, and you'll love it."
"Is Miroku coming?" Sango was curious, he had not been mentioned since the beginning, and he was very good with Shippo.
"Not tonight, but I'm planning on snagging both of them for shopping detail. Mom already went shopping for all of all you since can't run around dressed like you are," Kagome answered, Miroku could really, but he would draw less attention dressed like everyone else.
"Shopping detail?" Sango could guess at her meaning, but she hated to just assume anything about Tokyo.
Kagome smiled, "We buy they carry. It's the way of things in my world."
"Oh I see," Sango commented returning Kagome's smile before they both laughed. "I know I have been unhappy lately with no reason. The birthdays of my father and brother have passed recently."
Kagome placed her hands on Sango's, "Why didn't you tell us! You don't have to suffer alone anymore."
Sango sighed sadly she had not meant to upset Kagome, "I know…I just did not want to bring mina down too."
"That's sweet Sango, but we're all here for you you're not alone anymore," Kagome reminded her, gently patting her hands.
"I will try to remember that in the future," Sango promised her friend softly, smiling.
"That's all we can ask," Kagome said, releasing her hands with one last squeeze.
"Are you sure Shippo can run around as he is?" Sango asked, remembering Tokyo youkai lived only in stories.
"In a coat sure. I'll have to add Sota, mom and maybe grandpa, and Buyo," Kagome started thinking out loud.
"Who?" Sango asked, she did not know the last name and it made her curious, it did not sound like a friend of hers.
"Sota's neko," Kagome answered, having totally forgotten she had not mentioned him before.
Sango nodded that made sense, "I did not know you have a neko?"
"Yeah well it um…never really came up. Hmm...I wonder if Miroku knows?" Kagome asked thinking out loud again, Inuyasha knew but she was not sure Miroku.
"Oh I'm sure he does, he is sneaky like that," Sango answered before both girls laughed agian.
"It's too bad he can't just steal back the jewel shards Kikyou stole from us from Naraku. It would save us a lot of work," Kagome sighed it, really was too bad.
"And killing him while he did it would save us more, and his life. You do know to complete the Shikon no Tama we must take the shards form Kouga?" Sango reminded her, she did not mind the wolf youkai all that much, but she knew he would not part easily with his shards even for Kagome. 'And Kohaku.'
Kagome rubbed her temples, "I so do not want to think about that right now. Once Naraku is dead we can worry about Kouga."
"It really is too bad Inuyasha cannot seem to get along with him," Sango commented, they could use his help. "He could be very useful."
"Men will be men," Kagome said sighing, shaking her head. Inuyasha and Miroku had come to an understanding, but Miroku was human and that seemed to help.
"Does that include me Kagome?" Shippo asked speaking up for the first time, young voice a little hurt.
"Oh no Shippo you're much too sweet. Could you be a dear and go see how the spell is coming? The sooner we leave the better in this weather," Kagome knew Shippo liked feeling useful and this was something he could do.
"I'll right back!" Shippo called darting out into the snow.
"He's so sweet, it is a shame we cannot live in happier times," Sango said softly watching him go. The little cub was adorable, and was like a little brother to them all.
"Things will get better Sango just you wait and see," Kagome assured her the more evil they beat the better things became.
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Inuyasha watched silently as Miroku's blue ki mixed with the dark pink summoned from the miko and the Shikon no Tama. The energy swirled around them mixing into a rich violet that lit the snow and the watching hanyou. Inuyasha's ear twitched hearing softly spoken words he could never hope to understand, but tried to nonetheless. He hissed, bringing his arms up to shield his face as fierce winds suddenly flared around the well. The winds clawed at him trying to pull him in as well as push him away all in the same sweep. He growled in defiance as he crouched down, left fist slamming into the ground as anchor, right arm staying in front of his face. Through the winds and the blur of tears he could make out billowing sleeves flapping like the wings of wound birds, their tied back hair came undone, allowing it to whip free in the winds. Inuyasha blinked at a pulsing red light. 'What the jigoku? The odafu?' The red light pulsed in a heartbeat like rhythm as grew to in size until the red orb touched Kaede's interlaced fingers and Miroku's out stretched right hand. Inuyasha growled as the orb drew in the purple dome before shooting a red beam down into the well. He yelped in surprise when both spell casters collapsed along with the snow the winds had pulled in. "MIROKU?" Inuyasha cried rushing to his side and sinking to the ground with the limp youth in his arms, gently pulled long soft strands of hair from the other's face. "Miroku?"
"He is drained only, " Inuyasha turned accusing eyes on Kaede. "Do not ye look at me so. It was his request I use as much of his ki as I could so I would not be as drained." Inuyasha growled, he knew Miroku and he knew that had to be true, but he was still very upset.
"Are you guys…MIROKU!" Shippo cried the second he caught sight of his friend limp in Inuyasha's arms.
Kaede smiled reassuringly, "He is fine chibi Shippo. Ye two return to the village with him."
"But we can't leave you?" Shippo protested as Inuyasha gently lifted Miroku from the snow.
"Aw leave the hag alone, she wants us to go so come on!" Inuyasha called as he started to walk off, she was tougher then she looked.
"I'm staying!" Shippo cried, shaking his little head he did not want to just leave her all alone in the cold.
Inuyasha looked over his shoulder, "Do whatever you want I'm taking Miroku back."
"Go with him child I shall be fine, I need only a moment to catch my breath," Kaede assured him as she sat down on the well's rim.
"Then I'll wait here too," Shippo smiled sitting down beside her.
Kaede nodded with a gentle smile, "Thank ye child."
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"Miroku! Inuyasha what?" Kagome asked as the hanyou walked in not looking too pleased.
Inuyasha snorted, "The old hag use him as a…what are they called...a battery?"
"Yes a battery. Is he all right?" Kagome asked looking Miroku over, he seemed all right but she had learned how little that counted sometimes.
"The hag said he will be," Inuyasha answered looking down as well, Miroku looked so young when he slept.
Kagome nodded before looking around, "Where's Shippo?" The cub was no where in sight, and he often worried about his human friends.
Inuyasha looked up at the question, he had forgotten all about Shippo, "With her."
"Oh. Do you need any help?" Kagome was not surprised Shippo had stayed behind, he was such a sweet child.
"No I got him," Inuyasha assured her as he laid Miroku down, it was not as if the human was heavy.
"Ok let us get…is he all right?" Sango asked as she walked in, thankful to not see any blood on either of the men.
"Just drained Sango," Kagome answered turning to her, "Shippo's with Kaede so we'll pick him up."
Sango nodded, if Kaede said he was only drained then he would recover in time, "Take good care of him all right Inuyasha?"
"Sure thing Sango, you guys have fun." Both girls waved before walking out. Inuyasha let out a sigh, "That hag better not be lying to me." Miroku moaned softly as Inuyasha covered him getting a worried frown. "Miroku?"
"Mmm?" Miroku murmured softly at the call of his name.
"I don't know if you can hear me or not, but I'm going to be back soon," Inuyasha assured him standing. He cast one last look at Miroku before walking out he would be alright for a little while.
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Ok end of Chapter 1. Please R/R.