Hello there! This is BriBaby back at it! Due to account issues I had to create another so I will continue my writings here :)
Chapter One: Base of the Mystic Mountain
The gang had been traveling for days to a mountain in the west. The story was that local people had been disappearing around the base of the mountain because the mountain itself was attracting demons from all over the place. Inuyasha was convinced there was sacred jewel shards at the center of the whole disappearances of the locals.
As they arrived at the mountain they could see an aura coming off it in waves.
"Does anyone else feel that?" Shippo said as he adjusted himself on Kagome's shoulder.
"Yeah, looks like the aura is coming from the center of the mountain." Miroku moved his way up next to Sango.
"Feh, well it has to be some demon with couple of jewel shards. So no reason to stay out here gabbing when we could be getting those shards." Inuyasha was irritated that the aura was starting to get stronger and pulses were starting to get quicker. Just before Inuyasha was about to start running, Kagome said his name.
"Inuyasha, look at the mountain." The wind began to pick up and the clouds began to swirl around the peak. Kagome gripped onto Inuyasha shirt just a bit tighter. Then thunder boomed and lightning crashed. It came within 100 yards from the group and Kagome screamed.
"We need to move!" Inuyasha screamed the wind was loud that as Kagome was within a few inches from him could not hear him. Kagome looked over her shoulder to see Sango and Miroku gripping onto her boomerang.
"WE'LL FOLLOW YOU!" Sango yelled, Inuyasha nodded and took off for the woods. As the thunder made another boom Kagome tucked into Inuyasha's shoulder that's when the lightning hit a tree right next to the couple.
"SHIT!" Inuyasha narrowly missed the branch that came crashing down.
"This was a BAD idea!" Kagome said as she gripped Inuyasha tighter. She was scared and he could feel it. Her scent gave it away, it just seemed the lightning was coming for them. He had to dodge a couple more. Miroku and Sango did the same. It was like they were in a battle with the mountain itself. Inuyasha scanned the area as he dodged the last strike. 'THERE!' He thought. Just 50 yards away was a hut. It was tiny but it was holding up with the vicious wind.
"Miroku, Sango! That way!" Inuyasha screamed against the wind but he saw Sango nodded her head so he knew she heard. The group booked it to the hut. As they got in Inuyasha set Kagome down and turned to the door. Miroku and Inuyasha fought with the wind as the sealed to door. Unfortunately the hut did not have any windows. When the boys sealed the door from the weather, they also sealed the light from them.
"Is everyone ok?" Sango asked from the darkness. It seemed to cut through the pitch black like a knife.
"I'm more than ok my Sango." Miroku could be heard saying like silk. They all knew what was coming next. A squeak from Sango was evidence enough and a very loud thud noise like head meeting the floor.
"YOU PERVERT!" She screamed.
"I meant nothing by it my dear. It's my cursed hand, it can see in the dark."
If the gang could see Inuyasha's ears, they would see them working double time. They were twitching left and right. He could hear Kagome in the corner, could hear her heart beat a mile a minute. She was making a noise like scratching on something, he assumed she was digging in her oversized backpack for something.
"Kagome? Are you ok? What in the hell are you doing?" Inuyasha questioned to the space he was pretty sure she was at.
He could hear her mumbling, "I know I packed it..it has to be in here….where is it?" He could tell she was getting frustrated then it was a big cheer.
"YES!" Inuyasha then heard a click and the whole room lite up. Kagome had found her flash light. She pointed the beam up to the ceiling and the whole room had a gentle glow. Inuyasha didn't realize how close he was to her. He had moved closer as she was digging into her bag. He didn't shy away from her, he liked being close to her. It grounded him, she always made him feel better about himself.
He sat next to her crossed legged and as she then took out what she called a hot plate and made some dinner for the group. Shippo sat on her bag just between them.
"Inuyasha, what do you think made the storm appear so suddenly?" Shippo asked look up at him.
"No clue. I'm sure whatever is happening with the mountain means a jewel shard is involved." Shippo seemed to be good with that answer and nodded his head in agreement.
"Inuyasha your ramen is ready." Kagome gave him his bowl and she went back to passing out some to Shippo and the other couple.
Inuyasha stopped and stared at Kagome. She had changed so much from when they first met. Her hair was longer, her body had began to have curves of a grown woman. He started to notice the changes when she started to wear other clothing from her time. She had graduated high school so she no longer wore her schoolgirl outfit. Today she was wearing jeans that shaped her bottom in a great way and a white tank top. Inuyasha had stopped staring when she saw him eyeing her.
"What?!" She was irritated now. He had been doing this a lot lately. She would catch him staring at her. She would blush and he stop. But she knew it wasn't going to go anywhere. He was still in love with Kikyo. She was the one fact from Inuyasha's past that she could not fight. She wouldn't fight, Kikyo held his heart she was just happy she had his friend. But she wanted more. More from him on a personal level and emotional. She wanted to grow old with him and have his kids. Kagome knew that future didn't belong to her. It never would, as long as Inuyasha held on to Kikyo and Kagome would never make him choose.
"Nothing! Feh." He then gulped down his dinner and tossed the bowl back at her.
She eyed him down, she thought, 'You're lucky the hut is too small to sit you!'
A couple of sitting and listening to the storm rage outside, the group noticed the rain and the wind started to let up.
"Do you think it is safe to go out now?" Kagome asked.
"No better way to find out." Inuyasha went to open the door. When he opened he saw the destruction the storm caused.
"Wow, look at all the trees!" Shippo said as he jumped up on a fallen tree. The real thing that had drastically changed was the mountain.
"Does anyone feel anything anymore?" Miroku asked as he stared at the mountain.
"Damn! What happened to the aura?" Inuyasha questioned.
"Well let's go find out what was there in the first place. Maybe we can figure out where it went." Sango said as she got on top of Kiara, Miroku followed. Inuyasha let Kagome get up on his back with Shippo. They set out for the mountain top.
They were halfway up the mountain when Inuyasha came to an appropriate stop.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome was concerned.
"Inuyasha? Why do I smell someone that has your scent?" Shippo asked as he was very confused. Inuyasha didn't answer. Turely he had no idea why this scent was showing up. But as he looked ahead he saw a figure getting closer. Kagome got down from his back but still held on to his shirt as the figure drew closer.
"WHO ARE YOU?!" Inuyasha shouted at the figure who stopped just out of sight. The figure was tall and look to have armor. Then there was a second figure who appeared from behind the tall one.
"Inuyasha?" Inuyasha froze. That voice, the voice that has been long gone. A voice he never hear again. A voice that took him back to a red ball rolling away from him. That voice that called him back and soothed him after the villagers were mean to him. That voice, that voice belonged to his….mother. How can that be?! She died many years ago. How is that voice back?
Out of the shadows came the two figures.
The small figure was first to reveal themselves. Out came a woman with a beautiful pink and blue kimono. It draped around her like a silk waterfall. She had long glorious black hair and sparkling eyes. She looked like an old time porcelain doll, fragile but looked to be able to hold her own.
The man was next to come out of the fog.
He was a tall, handsome, and had these purple streaks down his cheeks. Kagome thought of Inuyasha in his demon transition. The man had long white hair that was brought up a pony tail.
In almost a faint whisper Inuyasha breathed, "Mom?"
Kagome's head snapped back at him with a shocked expression. 'It can't be her! He said she died a long time ago. How is it she is standing her now in front of them.
Sango and Miroku landed with Kiara. They saw Kagome's shocked expression and were concerned.
"So you're Inuyasha? You're my son?" The male figure said with a deep raspy voice. Miroku and Sango were brought up to speed with that comment and were extremely shocked. Kagome moved away from Inuyasha and towards her two friends. She didn't think Inuyasha would like her being behind him in the moment of weakness. But that was far from what Inuyasha wanted. When her body heat moved away from him, his grounded thoughts and moves. With her absence his inner self cried out for her. He moved back with her without thinking. The figures moved closer to Inuyasha but he moved quickly to Kagome.
"I don't know who you are but you're not my mom! This is like that demon that tried to kill me by disguising like my mom. You stay where you are don't come any closer." He could feel Kagome on his back again. She gripped the back of his shirt and she could see his shoulders relax.
Inuyasha inner demon relished the fact that she was needing him. And it was exhilarated that he could feel her presence.
"Inuyasha we have been brought back. Kami has told us you need use for a decision and has granted us to live again. To live a life that was denied to us." She spoke softly, she didn't like the feeling that her son moved away from her. The man then put his hand on the woman's shoulder in a proactive manner. Kagome watch his actions. It was much like Inuyasha when they were about to battle someone. Inuyasha would move his arm in front or gently guide her behind him in his protective stance.
"Izayio, this is a shock to the boy we need to give him space." The man said as she looked up to him with tears. Inuyasha stared. Not able to move, speak, or make a decision.
Then there was a small voice that came through the silence.
"Umm….Don't mean to interrupt but…..WATCH OUT!" Shippo yelled as he was jumping up and down. Kagome went to grab him with a demon's arm narrowly missed her. She tucked Shippo tighter into her chest.
"INUYASHA!" Within seconds he was by her side and jumping to safer level. Inu no taisho had taken Izayio to the same level. Standing in front of the group was Naraku in his disgusting beast body.
"DAMNIT!" Inuyasha screamed.
What will happen to the gang?
What decision does Inuyasha need help with?
What will Inuyasha do about meeting his parents?
Stay tuned for chapter 2!