The Adventures in Akaya Canyon
By: Sono Kokuou Otaku Jin 72491
Authors Note: This is my first fan fic, so please be merciful. If you like it I need feed back for future chapters. This site is showing this with my permission. I do not own Inuyasha and related characters or anything copyrighted by Rumiko Takahashi. I do own all original characters. This takes place sometime after Miroku's Most Dangerous Confession. (hint, hint).
The forest was silent and still. Sunlight streamed in where it could and wildlife scampered about. Suddenly the serenity was broken by a great yell.
"Where the hell are we", yelled Inuyasha, "We've been walking for hours." From hunger and exhaustion Kagome sighed. It has been a few hours since they got lost; they haven't eaten after they had set out from the last village.
"Well, the old man said that there was a village through this forest." said Miroku.
"I should kill him; I'll never take directions from an old guy again." Responded Inuyasha angrily.
At this point Kagome lost it. "Well, go and kill him, maybe while your gone the trip would be quieter. I already have a headache."
Sango had been keeping to herself the whole walk. She was trying her best to ignore Inuyasha, she turned to Shippo.
"Man they're ticked." She whispered. Shippo nodded, "I know, I just wish we could find the end of the forest."
No sooner than he said these words the group passed through the last of the trees and looked at the miles of fields.
Inuyasha continued to rave. "Damn it, that just great first woods and now fields." He drew his Tetsuseiga. "I'm killing the old bastard."
Kagome was fuming. The moment Inuyasha jumped onto the first trees she shouted, "Sit boy". Immediately Inuyasha fell down through all the branches all the way down.
"What was that fo…?"
Kagome kicked him between his legs knocking him over. She got on top of him and started punching him.
"Will…you…please…shut up…clueless…stubborn…"
Inuyasha was too stunned and in extreme pain to do anything. So Sango and Miroku both dragged her away. Inuyasha slowly got up and dust himself off.
"O.k. we're wasting time here, are we going now."
Shippo fell to his knees, "All this bickering is tearing us apart."
"Agh I can't take it anymore" screamed Kagome, and she ran off.
Well, that was awkward thought Miroku as he started after Kagome, but Sango stopped him.
"Let her be, we'll meet up later."
Kagome ran through the grass crying she ran until she tripped on a rock. She curled up sobbing, frustrated, but it wasn't about Inuyasha, but all that was happening. A world with its hopes on her shoulders, she was homesick, and she of all people had to go through it. It was all so overwhelming. Suddenly she heard movement. (Her time in the feudal era has truly sharpened her skills and reflexes.) She drew an arrow, stood up, and turned around, her bow ready. What she saw surprised her.
A figure stood only a few yards away. He was about as tall as Inuyasha and wore a short brown cloak that ended at his waist, shadowing his face. His brown baggy pants were his only other clothing for the rest of his body that she could see was covered in white bandages.
"Sorry to surprise you" the figure said softly," but that's how I work."
"Who are you" Kagome demanded, "what are you doing here?"
The figure chuckled, "I am nobody's shadow, and I need your help Ms. Kagome".
"Stop it with the riddles, how do you know my name and what makes you think I'll help you? Kagome asked.
"First, I talk in riddles because it is customary for my people and I don't want you to know unimportant things such as my name at the moment." the figure replied, "Secondly, I've been watching you for a while now so I know your and all your friends names and all about you. Thirdly, there are jewel shards involved."
Kagome was surprised, this guy's voice was eerie, but her better judgment took over.
"Give me one good reason why I should trust you for all I know ..." she started.
"I do not work for that dishonorable coward Naraku nor would I stoop that low so please don't accuse me of that."
Kagome was surprised at what this guy knew.
"Kagome, big things are about to happen that could decide the fates of many."
She sighed "Fine I'm a little convinced, what do you need me to do".
"Trust me, and turn around and wait ten seconds", said the figure as he backed away.
She turned around and she saw nothing. "Why… what," she murmured. She turned back again nothing, she grew worried. What was that all about, Kagome thought?
"Hey Kagome hop on will ya", shouted Inuyasha.
The group rode up on a hay cart driven by a farmer. Kagome hopped on.
"We got a new job", said Miroku.