Hi people! Im SOOO sorry for not leaving a notice or anything saying that I was going to put my story on hold, and really, I wasn't expecting to, it just sort of happened. I would have updated earlier, I swear, but I've had a lot of medical issues the past two months, and before that, I've had my wisdom teeth cut out and all sorts of horrible painful stuff. I actually JUST logged onto my account for the first time since I posted the first chapter of this story! Horrible isn't it?
Thanks to everyone who reviewed! I went back and re-read the first chapter, and I actually think it looks and sounds a bit unorganized in the way I wrote it. Tsk, tsk, I guess Ill just have to do better...And possibly re-write the first chapter...
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"Ow! Inuyasha, that hurt!!"
"Inuyasha!! Don't hurt Shippo!!"
"The little brat deserves to be hurt!! He shouldnt be,"
"Guys, shes waking up." Miroku said calmly, interrupting the argument between Inuyasha, Kagome, and partly Shippo before it got to intense and someone (Inuyasha) got hurt.
A small groan came from the female figure lying in Kaedes hut as she stirred. She stilled, and frowned as she softly sniffed the air, then slowly opened her dark blue eyes. The first thing that she saw when she got her eyes to focus were a pair of two violet twinkling eyes of a monk.
"My fair lady, you have the most beautiful eyes of any woman that I have ever seeoooaaawwww!!"
"MIROKU!!" Everyone yelled alarmed as the she wolf's eyes slitted more then usual and she brought up her clawed hand and scratched at Miroku, who, luckily, saw it coming and ducked before it could become lethal. Instead he got a large tear in the robe across his chest and two small scratches on his cheek.
"Please, calm down!! We aren't going to hurt you! Im Kagome, don't you remember me?!" Kagome shrieked fearfully as the she wolf rolled from the bed and lunged towards the first person she saw, Kagome. Luckily, her right arm shot a bolt of pain through her body and slowed her down enough that Inuyasha was able to jerk her out of the way and pull his sword out incase the female should attack again.
Her eyes narrowed dangerously, and she growled, her fangs poking out of her mouth in warning, even though her body posture and eyes looked fearful. "W,why did you bring me here?" Her voice was horse, and even though she tried to make it sound more intimidating, it was obvious to all of them she was barely keeping her knees from shaking.
"Your injured, we brought you here to heal your arm,"
"Obviously it didn't do any good, Kagome!! I told you to just leave her in the cave!"
"What?! She helped me, Inuyasha! And she was hurt! There was poison in her wound!! I wasn't about to just leave her there to die!!"
"Well a lot of good your good Samaritan act did!! Now shes trying to kill you!!"
"Shes confused! Its not her fault! She doesn't even really know us!!"
"Keh! Whatever, Kagome! If you want to get mauled by a practically rabid she wolf that is obviously not friendly, go ahead, I wont stop you." Kagome glared at him as he finished, his voice dead panned and dripping with sarcasm. She glowered, then turned and offered a bright smile to the nervous and confused looking she wolf who looked like she was fixing to bolt or attack if anyone moved wrong.
"Its alright, we aren't going to hurt you. This is Inuyasha, I told you about him the other night, this is Miroku, don't mind him, hes just a pervert. Shes Sango, thats Shippo, Kirarra, and Kaede owns this hut, but shes busy at the moment. How is your arm, are you alright? Whats your name?" The only response that Kagome got from the female was a suspicious look, and a nervous one as she sniffed slightly.
"Please, My Lady, none of us mean you harm." Miroku tried with a brilliant smile, that only made the wolf stiffen more.
"Yea! We really wont hurt you! And don't let Inuyasha scare you! Hes nothing but a idiot anyways!" Shippo chirped, making Inuyasha glower and open his mouth to yell, but Kagome shot him a look that suggested he better hold his tongue.
"I,I...I'm not scared." The others sweatdropped slightly, obviously seeing the fact that she was terrified.
"Can we know your name?" Kagome asked carefully, her tone kind and a bit hesitant at the same time, not waning to offend her. The she wolf looked over all of them, sniffing a few times occasionally, and shifted slightly after a few minutes.
"Niu." Was the meek, but guarded answer as Kagome and Shippo beamed.
"Its really nice to meet you, Niu! And thanks again for helping me last night, hows your arm?" Kagome asked as she motioned Niu to sit down, but she remained standing, obviously not trusting them that much yet.
"Its...better. Um, t,thanks for helping me..." Kagome nodded happily, then giggled softly as Shippo snickered when her stomach growled softly in hunger. Her ears flattened to her head in embarrassment and her pale face turned a light pink color.
"Here, I have food in my bag! I imagine you are hungry, you've been out for two days now." Kagome said happily as she dug into her bag and pulled out a cup of Ramen. Inuyasha growled and glared at Kagome.
"No way, Kagome! Thats mine!! You are NOT giving her my Ramen!!" Kagome glared, while Niu shrunk back a bit, not sure if she was safe around the half breed.
"Your such a pig, Inuyasha! You just ate a few hours ago! She hasn't ate in DAYS!" He growled, and opened his mouth to argue, but never got the chance. "SIT BOY!!" Niu's eyes widened in surprise, then she shifted as Kagome offered her a large, happy smile. "Come sit down, Niu! Ill have this ready for you in no time!" She beamed happily as Niu sniffed again and frowned a bit, confused.
"What is it?"
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"See? It was good!! I told you that you would like it!" Kagome beamed as Nius ears drooped a bit but she nodded slightly. She looked around Kagomes age, maybe a year older in human terms.
"Where do you come from, Lady Niu? It isn't very noticeable, but I can tell you have a slight accent." Miroku asked with a charming smile, Sango looked at her, along with everyone except inuyasha.
"I was born on the continent." She explained quietly, Miroku nodded, already having guessed that she was.
"Really? What was it like?" Shippo asked with large curious eyes, and blinked when she stiffened a bit, then turned and stiffened more as the flap moved out of the way of the door and Kaede entered with a basket of herbs hanging on her arm. She offered Niu a warm smile.
"Ah, so you have awakened. The poison in ye would have probably killed you, should ye not have gotten the right treatment. It shouldn't cause ye anymore pain, but it will take a bit longer for it to heal then normal. I would say ye should be able to use it without worry in about two weeks." she explained, and Nius ears perked up a bit and she looked down slightly.
"I see...thank you, Priestess." she muttered as she stood to leave. Kaede smiled.
"I am Kaede, child. Ye should stick around a bit longer, until your arm heals up more." She said with a smile. Inuyasha snorted.
"Keh, whatever. We'er leaving tomorrow, so if you want to let her stay and take the chance of her slaughtering you all while im not here to protect you, go ahead." Kagome, Sango, Miroku, and Shippo gave Inuyasha a glare.
"Don't be ridiculous, Inuyasha!! Niu isnt going to do anything like that! Right Niu?" Shippo asked and beamed up at her, she nodded slightly, her ears drooping a bit and her cheeks flushed slightly. "See?!" Shippo stuck his tongue out at Inuyasha, and let out a cry of pain when the hanyou grabbed it with his fingers and grinned evilly as he tugged on it.
"I,I really shouldn't stay, Priestess Kaede. This is a human village, I don't think that I will truly be wanted." She turned towards the door and started to go, but Kagome looked at her determined, not wanting to see her new friend go just yet, especially not with a wound.
"Come with us!" She blurted out, and Inuyasha looked up from where he was picking on Shippo and opened his mouth to interrupt, but didnt get the chance to. "Please?! At least until your arm is healed! We can protect you, and you can help us out and stuff!" She gave Niu a pleading look.
"I, I don't know, Priestess Kagome, I,I mean, I will just slow you down." She muttered, and Kagome shook her head.
"No you wont, besides! I still feel like I owe you for helping me." She said with a smile, and Niu shifted a bit as Inuyasha steamed in a corner, obviously not happy with the decision.
"FORGET IT, KAGOME!! We don't know nothing about her, she could just be waiting for the right moment to,"
"You know, Inuyasha, you almost sound scared of Lady Niu. If she were to attack us, which I know for a fact she would not do such a thing, you act as if she would rip your throat out,"
"Keh!! As IF! Are you saying that I wouldnt be able to handle a injured female?!" He growled dangerously, and Miroku beamed as the others, except Niu who was just watching with slightly confused eyes, snickered silently.
"Of course not, Inuyasha. Im guessing that since you aren't afraid of our new companion, then there should be no reason for her not to join us." Inuyasha blinked, then growled annoyed at Miroku.
"You stupid lecher!! Stop trying to trick me into,"
"Oh come on Inuyasha! Shes not going to hurt anything, and shes not going to hurt anyone! Come on Niu, ill show you around the village!" Kagome beamed, then jumped up and grabbed Niu by the wrist. Shippo jumped on her shoulder, and Kirarra and Sango got up and followed, leaving Miroku and Inuyasha, mainly Inuyasha, arguing in the hut with Kaede.
"Oh dear." Was all the old Priestess could utter before Inuyasha threw a punch at Miroku.
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There! Like I said in the first Chapter, I have most all of the story written and planned out (of course its going to need some work...). Some of you might be confused by Niu's character and personality. Shes a Tri breed, like mentioned before, and she hasn't had a very good relationship with demons or humans. Shes not TIMID, really, just really shy. Shes been on her own for a while, and details will start to become more apparent when the story gets going more. Shes more aggressive in her demon form then her human form, but shes not really violent in either.
Niu, from what I've got written on my notes on her character ( I found the name on a website or somewhere, but im not completely sure ) is Chinese for Girl. It might not be true, so don't hold me to it.
Ill try to update soon, and if anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Review Please!!