Hello all! I'm back with installment two of 45 Philosophies! First off I want to thank the people who followed and reviewed on my lil story, it means so much to me!^^
Next I want to explain a little about the story in general. I suppose there are going to be some OOCness coming from the characters. That's because they are supposed to be growing up into young adults, learning about how to be happy and how to see life in a way that makes it easier to live given their situations. So I hope that answers some questions concerning OOC.
Small Steps
When in doubt, just take the next small step.
Another lazy day settled upon the rag-tag group of travelers as the jewel shards seemed to appear few and far between in the last months of hunting. Today the group would lounge, take some time to share opinions and what-nots as they relaxed from all the fighting. Kagome situated herself in the small circle her friends had formed, between Shippo and Rin and looking from one child to the other she decided.
"Let's talk about families!" With what seemed like an approving nod from the group Kagome began. "Um, well you all know a little bit but I'll reiterate for little Rin and Lord Sesshoumaru." Winking at the girl beside her she continued.
"I live with my Mama, Grandpa, and my little brother, Souta! Oh, I also have a pet cat named Bouyo, who's known for hiding in well houses and sending innocent school girls barreling into the past." Kagome and the group (minus Sesshoumaru of course) laughed lightheartedly. That being all she could think of, Kagome looked to Shippo. With a blush Shippo began his tale, giggling at some parts and sniffling at others he went on.
One by one each on the circle spoke of their families, laughing and sharing in the memories of another time that is, until it came to Inuyasha.
Inuyasha was the last in the group to go and as the others turned to him, he visibly shrunk. What did he have to say? His mother passed of illness when he was little and he knew nothing about his father. Sighing, Inuyasha's ears dropped in shame and nervousness, eyes darting to the ground. Sesshoumaru cocked his head to the side. What was with his half-brother? Where was that annoying pride he is known for? Hmm.
"I..um.. I don't know much about my family, once I was old enough to actually care, everyone I cared for was gone.." Inuyasha was more than embarrassed by this point, and in his desperation for information he dug his nails into the dirt and turned to Sesshoumaru. There was a silence in the group as they watched the interaction, eyes wide.
"S..sesshoumaru," A beat. Sharp eyes turned to the half-inu, making him visibly flinch, and yet he continued, "Could you tell us something about our father? I really don't know anything 'cept the whole making swords deal." There was a pregnant pause. Sesshoumaru inwardly sighed weiging his options. With all eyes on him he mentally rolled his eyes.
"Our sire, Lord Inu No Taisho, was a great and terrible demon general." And as the group listened, they were all lost, caught up in the stories of the Taisho history, with all its flaws and all its grandeur.
When in doubt, even when it is just a single question of help, don't be afraid to take the first step.