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The History Book

Chapter Two – Discoveries

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As Inuyasha dragged the struggling girl by her forearm out the swinging doors, Kagome's hand slipped on the book leaving the cover and its pages dangling from her grasp. When the door closed behind her, one of its pages got caught in the closing, ripping it from its binding. All without either Inuyasha or Kagome realizing…

Along the 'walk' back towards the Higurashi Shrine, two voices can be heard from the distance arguing and pretty loud one might add.

"Kagome, we're going back now! We can't search for Naraku or the jewel shards without you!" Inuyasha yelled. Ever since he picked Kagome up from the library (literally) she's been rambling on about finishing this assignment.

"Is that all you need me for! I have to finish this assignment Inuyasha. If you want to search for Naraku so badly, go ask Kikyo!" Kagome covered her mouth after those words slipped. She didn't mean to say it, but she got so upset. The only reason Inuyasha comes to her era is because he needs her to find the jewel shards…nothing more. Kagome is confused though as to why he only asks her for help and not Kikyo. She was the original miko girl he fell in love with after all.

Inuyasha was shocked by Kagome's statement and was rendered speechless. Today just wasn't just going his way. First Sango stated Inuyasha 'loves' Kagome and now Kagome is getting upset over Kikyo again! Is the whole world collapsing around him? Or is it that his personal life has become obvious to everyone's concern?

The two stood at the bottom steps of the Higurashi shrine listening to their own thoughts until after a moment of silence Inuyasha spoke. "Alright wench, I'll let you finish your assignment but tomorrow morning we're leaving." Inuyasha turned his head away from her as he spoke so she couldn't read his expression for being so suddenly agreeable.

"Thanks Inuyasha!" Kagome smiled in gratefulness and suddenly gave Inuyasha a quick hug. From her point of view she couldn't see the blush that was forming on the hanyou's cheeks.

"Uhm…n-no problem," Inuyasha stuttered. He was still shocked from Kagome's sudden cheerfulness and being this close to her was really nice.

When Kagome released him, her expression suddenly changed to a sulkier look. "And don't you ever call me 'wench' again." Suddenly Kagome's expression changed to her usual cheerful mood. "Got it?"

"Keh…whatever wench," Inuyasha responded back cockily. Man egos. Why do they bother?

"Sit!" Kagome yelled and started walking up the shrine steps leaving a face-planted Inuyasha behind.

'At least she only yelled 'sit' twice today,' Inuyasha thought trying to not be too upset right now. Kagome was angry enough for him. Might as well just wait for her…and eat Ramen.

In Kagome's room and a couple of bowls of Ramen later:

"Damn…I'm full…" Inuyasha complained as he rested his stomach on Kagome's bed. He already ate six packages of Ramen. Talk about a big eater.

"Stop complaining Inuyasha. You wanted to eat that much, so blame your stomach for that." Kagome was trying to get Inuyasha settled; she still needed to finish her essay today because she'd have to leave to the Feudal Era tomorrow. She continued to write her essay on her desk while Inuyasha moaned and groaned about his stomach pains, but as she was writing her essay, she couldn't help but feel completely oblivious to the facts in this book although she still continued to read.

The legend of Inuyasha and his friends, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippou and Kirara travel in the Feudal Era in search for shattered pieces of the Shikon no Tama, to complete it, and fight evil who try to overcome the jewel. The most difficult evil they had to overcome which terrorized each member of the group was Naraku…

Kagome continued to briefly read the rest of the text and came to realize that the book described the adventures that she and Inuyasha had already faced.

"Inuyasha…do you know the assignment I have to do?" Kagome asked.

"Yea, what about it?" Inuyasha clearly didn't care and he showed that by not paying attention to her.

"Well…we have to write an essay about the Feudal Era. The history events that had occurred during that time. The book I'm getting the information out of…is…talking about our adventures."

"Wha…" Inuyasha was seriously disturbed by this information, but was cut-off by Kagome's rambling.

"Wait, listen to this. There is more information about us." Kagome started to read the next page of the book as Inuyasha's ears perked up to listen.

"During the year of the horse, the hanyou and friends looked distressed. There was a strange presence in the air. They felt like they were surrounded. Little did they know that this was going to be the beginning of a new adventure for the hanyou-Inuyasha, Kagome, and their friends. This aura that surrounded the gang felt far worse than Naraku and the person controlling that aura was known as Kish-" Kagome was cut-off by Inuyasha's complaining just right before she was about to name the owner of an evil aura.

"Kagome, this is all bullshit," Inuyasha said bluntly. "There is no way there is a greater evil aura or being than Naraku which is why we're having a hard time defeating him, but we will don't get me wrong."

"But Inuyasha, the book also talked about the adventures we had already been through and it was all true! What makes you think that this aura the book is telling us isn't true also?" Kagome questioned with eagerness.

"It was just pure coincidence that this old dumb book managed to get through okay?" Inuyasha assured her with confidence in his voice. "There is no way there is something more destructive than Naraku. It's just not possible."

"Well…maybe you're right. We all are having trouble with Naraku enough and we are a very strong group…"

"Of course we're strong!" Inuyasha interrupted again. His voice took a note of seriousness. "And we're going to beat Naraku. The bastard isn't going to get away with all the lives he's ruined."

"Alright Inuyasha…just let me finish with this essay." Kagome smiled and turned back around, continuing with her work.

Kagome used the book and wrote her opinions on how the events back then changed our daily lives today. She didn't manage to get through the whole book being that it was huge, but she managed to record down the events up until the change in the evil presence.

As Kagome continued reading through the old book, she couldn't believe how accurate the book told of her and Inuyasha's adventures. It made her doubt Inuyasha's opinion that there is no such being more strong or evil than Naraku, but she always trusted Inuyasha and prayed that he was right…this time. When the book first mentioned an even stronger presence than Naraku, it scared her. What if this presence was the end to their adventures? What if this presence hurt her friends…or Inuyasha? Kagome couldn't figure out what she would do if this event were to come upon herself and her friends, but all she knew was that she needed to be strong, if not for herself and friends, but for Inuyasha.

With her mind set up and concluded she announced her finished work to Inuyasha.

"I'm all done Inuyasha and it's all checked with grammar and everything," Kagome said smiling. "This will show Mrs. Hamada that I can complete my work well even though I was supposedly sick."

"I have no idea what you're talking about Kagome, but if that means you're done that essay of yours we can leave tomorrow."

"Well its only five-o-clock we can leave now if you want." Kagome couldn't believe she was offering to leave early from home, but she really wanted to see her friends again.

"Once again, I have no idea what you're talking about. What does 'five-o-clark' mean? Anyways lets leave tomorrow; I want to eat more of your mom's cooking and Ramen! Besides today you can rest and have your bath and whatever," Inuyasha offered while heading downstairs to raid Kagome's food cabinets.

Kagome called out to him as he walked out the door. "I thought your stomach was hurting since you were so full eating six packets of Ramen!"

"I'm a hanyou remember? Six packets of Ramen is nothing!" Inuyasha yelled back from the stairs.

'Wow, Inuyasha's actually being considerate today. Hmm…maybe I'll just spoil him with more Ramen for being really polite.' Kagome smiled to herself. Maybe she could also cook him some of her special omelets. Kagome followed Inuyasha downstairs thinking of all the wonderful things Inuyasha would say about her cooking.

Too bad Kagome's thoughts about what Inuyasha 'would' say went down the drain, once she started making his food. She again the yelling commenced.