| Chapter 2 |
The two half-youkai spent most of their hours walking their way out of the forest. They have been searching at times to see if they'll encounter more of those "visitors" with glowing red eyes. They seemed like neon red from the tint sunlight.
Kakashi had been rambling on about how life was when he was a young half-youkai. Experiencing all those dangers starting from his childhood, and the heartbreak he'd been through were mentioned. He kept on rambling throughout the whole walk.
However, Kagome's full attention was on the necklace she'd just found hours ago. She found it very attractive, and often questions if it holds any powers at all.
"Kagome-san? Hello?" Kakashi waved a hand infront of her.
Kagome was startled, "Oh! ..Kakashi-sama. What was that? Gomen."
Kakashi let out an irritated sigh; Kagome looked at him apologetically.
"I've been trying so hard to get your attention. But, you've been paying most of your attention to your necklace."
Kagome bit her lip, her fangs slightly baring, "I'm really sorry, Ka-"
"Don't bother. I.. I just feel kinda crazy that I'm talking to air, you know?" He let out a small laugh. Kagome looked down, feeling ashamed.
After the small misunderstanding, no one said one word on the way. They often exchanged glances at each other, but overall, it felt like an abundant amount of cricket surrounded their quiet bodies.
Only when they finally reached home did the two released a few words.
"Kaede-sama!" called out Kagome.
"Lady Kaede?" Kakashi called out as well.
The two entered Kaede's hut, knocking on the walls to check if she was there.
"Where could she be?" Kagome asked. She was searching on every corner of the hut; Kakashi searched under tables and chairs, even if he knew Lady Kaede wouldn't bother hiding under such things.
"I'm not sure either."
Kakashi was lifting off the blanket from Kaede's bed, on the ground, but was shocked when he felt Kagome's cold fingers wrap around his wrist, stopping him from doing anything further.
"Kakashi.. About earlier.."
"Kagome-"
"I'm really sorry I upset you. I didn't intend to make you feel abandoned over a small item. I admit, it attracted most of my attention, and I'm really sorry I had to drag most of the attention I've given to you, to the necklace. I-"
Kakashi hushed her, placing his index finger on her lips.
"It's alright, Kagome-chan. I forgive you. I understand. Don't.. Don't worry about it, alright?" Kakashi smiled down at her.
Kagome nodded, smiling back at him, her fangs baring slightly as usual.
Neither of them noticed that the necklace that laid untouched around Kagome's neck began to glow.
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"This is not possible! How- that girl cannot fall for that... friend of hers! We have to stop-"
"Master, No Taisho! Please.. give yourself a rest. In my observation, it seems as if the girl only sees Kakashi as a fellow companion; not further. Please, it will be alright," Yuri begged for her master to calm his nerves; it scared her whenever he was in this state.
Inu No Taisho let out a hard, long, sigh.
"You're right, Yuri. Maybe I might've misunderstood this situation."
Yuri smiled, "Is there anything else that could help you calm down, master?"
Inu No Taisho shook his head, "No. Just give me a small amount of beverage and I'll be alright."
"Yes 'sir."
Yuri bowed, and exit his room.
As soon as she left, InuYasha entered his room.
"What are you doing?"
"Something that should be done, InuYasha.."
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"E-Excuse me?"
Kagome and Kakashi turned to where the sudden noise came from. It was a village lady.
"Is there anything you need?" Kakashi asked the woman.
"My name is Sitowu. And.. I'm here for Kagome Higurashi? May I please speak to her? I.. I heard she would be around in this village. I've never met her, though she is quite known from around."
The woman's voice was soothing, and both Kagome and Kakashi felt safe around her.
"I'm Kagome Higurashi," her skinny frame walked over to Sitowu, "..Is there anything you need from me?"
Sitowu looked at Kakashi, before gazing her attention back to Kagome.
"Can I please speak to you in private?"
Kagome looked at Kakashi; he nodded, and that was all it took for Kagome to step outside, Sitowu stalking her from behind.
"Yes?"
"Lady Kagome. Is it true that you.. are a half-demon?" her lips quiver, when the sentence escaped.
Kagome placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, "You've heard correctly, but I won't harm anyone that I find innocent. Please don't be afraid; it won't be my purpose to hurt you, unless it's necessary."
Right away, Sitowu released her smile. Kagome sighed in relief.
"Oh, then what I heard was also correct. I often hear the villagers talking about your bravery, and your warm-hearted attitude and behavior."
"Really? ..I guess I really did earn myself quite the positive reputation," she smiled, "..is that all you'd like to say?"
"O-Oh no! Lady Kagome. There is one last thing," Sitowu intertwined her finger nails.
Kagome's silence beckoned the villager to continue.
"..I'm here from Lady Kaede to warn you about the vampires, rampaging around Feudal Japan. They are very dangerous Lady Kagome. As said from some villagers, they act as if they were full demon youkai, bringing fear in every inch just from their raging behavior. Lady Kaede was attacked by one actually, but she used some type of sacred Sutra with the help of a monk named Miroku to stop this vampire creature. She sent me here to give you the warning, that they might attack us."
The comforting hand from Sitowu's shoulder dropped.
"..Vampires? How vicious are these creatures, and why are they so feared!?"
Sitowu gulped quietly.
"They also have fangs, similar to half-demons and full demons. Their pale figures and blood-red eyes caused people to see they mean dangerous business. It's been said that they often bite the necks of their victims and drink or suck their blood, leaving two deep small dots on the victim's neck. Often, they're most active during the night, but rarely on mornings. The villagers thought this was their weakness, but once an abundant amount of vampires attacked during the daylight, their accusation was mistaken. From this day, we still haven't found a vampire's true weakness so we can defeat them. For now, we can only warn people for any plans of upcoming attacks."
It took a while to let the following sentences sink in to Kagome.
"Is there anything else I need to know about these creatures?"
Sitowu took a whimpering step foreward.
"All vampires.. are the same."
Kagome's mind went blank; she did not even notice the bead of necklace glowing. No one did, perhaps.
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Yuri came back with a glass of dripping DNA and handed it to her master. She exit the room with a small bow, leaving the son and the father some time alone.
"What if this plan fails? I haven't even seen this girl-!"
"InuYasha, believe in me. She'll be perfect for you."
He sipped some of his beverage, a residue of blood leaving his lips, and the glass from where his lips and glass had met. His attention fully on the crescent moon illuminating on the night sky.
InuYasha shook his head in disbelief, and stomped his way out.
"All half-demons and demons are similar anyway.."
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Second Chapter Up! (: Hope you guys like it. It's really long, and I'm sorry about that. _"