Just Forgive Me
Inuyasha is having trouble controlling his emotions after their battle with Naraku. How is Kagome going to react to this? And will Inuyasha get Kagome to forgive him?
Authors Note: This is my first fanfic. The writing on this site is amazing and I want to try my hand at it. Uh, I got bored one night and this idea sort of just came to me and I just ran with it. Haven't done much planning, but I hope you enjoy and please please review. I like criticism and I check regularly. Thank you. And oh yea, Rated M for a reason!!
I do not own Inuyasha, its' characters, and basically any rights to the show. I just use them for your reading pleasure.
Just Forgive Me
"Wind Scar," the half-demon yelled, finishing up with his latest battle. A smile formed on the hanyou's face, watching the demon disintegrate into the air. A small bead of sweat ran from his forehead and down his cheek.
"I figured that demon would give me some kind of workout, but I guess that shows just how strong I am," he stated in his usual cocky tone. After their battle with Naraku, everything seemed to be easy on the group. Sango's technique was becoming lazy, even though the job was getting done. Kagome now often finished off demons herself with her sacred arrows. Even young Shippo had been allowed into a few battles to gain his own experience.
As for Miroku, he never felt much like a good battle anymore. Since Naraku had been defeated, the monk's infamous wind tunnel curse was lifted. And since he had the company of a half-demon, a demon slayer, and a priestess, he never had to lift a finger in battle… not that he was complaining.
"Now that Naraku is gone, Inuyasha is as confident as ever," the monk sighed, shaking his head. If only I had that sort of confidence around Sango. The rest of the group nodded their heads in unison. Inuyasha huffed at Miroku's comments, not caring much of what he thought. This new change was the hardest on Inuyasha after all. The entire group knew it was. Day after day of battling demons and chasing after Naraku is what the hanyou lived for. His entire way of life was gone, and he was already itching for a new challenge.
Too bad for Inuyasha, the next person it was hardest on was Kagome. She knew from the moment that Naraku was dead that she was going to have her hands full. Inuyasha constantly complained and fought with her about everything. It drove her crazy but at the same time, she knew he meant nothing by it. A few "sits" here and there, Inuyasha calling her a name in response and it was all over. It was as if she had to baby him until he got the hang of this new lifestyle. The young miko quietly walked up behind him and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Great job, Inuyasha, thanks for taking care of that demon for us," trying to put as much enthusiasm and care in her voice as possible. Inuyasha's ears couldn't be fooled as he turned around sharply.
"Don't even bother, we all know that demon was weak and Shippo probably could have taken it out." The words almost spat off his tongue.
"Inuyasha…" Kagome frowned. His words stung her a bit because there wasn't much she could say. He was right after all. It hurt her more that there was nothing she could do to help him. She cared for him with all her heart and seeing him like this was tearing her apart.
"Why do you have to be so mean Inuyasha? Kagome was only trying to help," the young fox spoke up. "Every time she tries to help you, you go and hurt her feelings." Inuyasha leaped up, landing a foot away from the young fox demon. The look on his face and posture intimidated Shippo, but he wasn't about to let Inuyasha see that.
"You know Shippo, if you're so brave, why don't you fight the demons then? Or maybe you'd like to try and fight me? Otherwise I'm going to pound you into the ground!" Inuyasha thumped the little fox on the head. Deep down, Inuyasha immediately regretted turning his anger on Shippo. The kitsune was basically a son to him and made Inuyasha extremely proud. Guilt poured over Inuyasha for yelling at Kagome too. She had stood by his side through thick and thin. All the thoughts rushed through his mind of when Kagome could have left him: when he first tried to kill her, the numerous incidents with Kikyo, when he transformed into his full demon form, or just from all the fights they've had. He loved her more then anyone could love another person. He loved her more then fighting demons and eating ramen combined! Knowing that he had messed up again, Inuyasha turned to apologize to Kagome. She was only trying to be nice.
"Kag..," he never had the chance to finish.
"SIT boy!" Kagome screamed. Miroku and Sango had to flinch at the size of this "sit". Kagome stormed toward Inuyasha's earth imprinted body. "How can you say something like that to Shippo!? Trying to pick a fight with him Inuyasha? You can be such an inconsiderate jerk sometimes!" As the spell began to wear off and Inuyasha regained his senses, he figured he'd better just keep his mouth shut and apologize later. He got up to his knees and gave an apologetic look to Shippo. The young demon's face looked hurt, and he only glanced at Inuyasha for a moment and gave him a nod of approval. Inuyasha, in the meantime, looked more hurt then Shippo. Could I have really hurt him that badly? I really screwed up this time. As if things couldn't get anymore worse for Inuyasha, his ears and nose started to twitch.
"Koga," he growled.
Please review this first chapter for me. It was hard to start this story off without any planning. I think I know what I want to do from here. Looking at around 5 chapters? (hopefully) But please tell me what you think, anything at all: ideas, suggestions, criticism. Because it ALL helps more then you know. Thanks for reading so far, I PROMISE it will get better. And yes, the M rating will come into play later..haven't made up my mind on a lemon yet though, so no asking!