The Enchanted Forest
By: Sakurascorpion19
Chapter 2: The Search and IntroductionsInuyasha kept his pace very steady. He was walking slowly across the dirt path that lay through the forest. Since he was looking for this mysterious girl, he had to take his time, something he hated to do.
The path was twisting and turning around trees and bushes. Inuyasha was getting tired of this ridiculous pathway. It was unnerving. Why couldn't the damn path go straight?
"Keh…"
He was tempted to just walk straight through the forest, no matter if he was on the path or not, but he had guessed that the human girl would have stayed on the road, being a mere weak human.
I better find this girl soon, or I'm going to start cutting down all these damn trees.
Inuyasha just walked. He walked along the path that had been made before him. Made for those to cross this forest. Cross the "enchanted forest".
Keh, I bet this damn forest pulled a fast one on me and I was just imagining things. Maybe this girl is just a figment of my mind. No…I'm not going to believe this complete and udder bullshit about a magical forest. Only humans would believe in that, Keh!
His bare feet hit the dirt underneath them with every slow step. His body was starting to become strangely weak and tired. He was slowing down and soon, he had stopped on the path. Unable to move, unable to see, unable to breathe.
What's going on? What's wrong with me?
He shut his eyes and then quickly flung them open again. He regained his vision and his body began to de-tense.
What was that? Maybe I unconsciously sensed something? What would be in this damn forest to make me so…strange…?
Inuyasha just took a deep breath and shrugged the experience off. It wasn't important now, what was important was to find…
He stopped in his tracks. There, in the lush, green grass was the girl he had saved the night before.
His ears perked up and his heart dropped from its original resting-place. "There you are…"
Inuyasha made his way to the girl. She still had on the strange green and white outfit and was sitting in the grass with a frown on her face.
He thought that made her features dull, but he was just curious as to who this odd girl was.
He began to get closer to her. Stomping through the grass. Pricking at the nerves in his foot and tickling his ankles. He almost wanted to laugh, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He was a warrior, nothing more, nothing less.
He stopped and looked down and the young girl. She hadn't moved an inch from Inuyasha's approach. This made the half-demon even more curious. "Hello…"
Nothing happened. Keh, what the hell is wrong with this human?
"Hello?" He asked.
The girl jumped as if she were startled at the young half-demon's greeting.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." Inuyasha spoke. She didn't even know I was here until now?
The girl looked up at the being standing over her. She was a bit confused at what he was, but she remembered hearing something of demons and other strange creatures around here. "Hello…"
"Oh, I see you speak." Inuyasha said. What the hell is that? What's wrong with you Inuyasha? You sound like a blushing schoolgirl. Damn it.
The girl giggled, "Of course I can talk…"
Inuyasha smiled at her laugh. It was so peaceful and gentle. No pain or suffering had come to it. Pure and joyful.
"Well, I am glad you can. Are you from around here?" Inuyasha asked.
"Well, no." She said looking around.
"Where are you from then? A near by village, perhaps?"
"Well, I guess you could call it that…"
"I see…" Get to the point Inuyasha. Ask her for her name. If she remembers you saving her…anything!
"Yes…"
"I was wondering…what is your name?"
"Kagome." She answered.
"That's a beautiful name." Inuyasha said. "I, I mean, for a human."
Kagome laughed. "Thank you. And what is yours?"
"Keh, why would you need my name?" He snapped.
"I'm sorry." She said in confusion. Suddenly the demon was getting harsh towards her. I was hoping he would be able to help me…
Inuyasha blushed. Now why was he yelling at her? She did nothing wrong to him. He was the one that went looking for her.
"Forgive me. My name is Inuyasha."
"Inuyasha? What an interesting name. So, you are a demon?" Kagome inquired.
"Half…that's all I feel like talking about right now too." He turned away.
"Oh, of course." Kagome felt bad for stressing the half-demon. She didn't mean to break open any old wounds.
Inuyasha looked down at the forest floor. He noticed a patch of growing roses and walked toward it.
He could smell their un-taming aroma. The petals on them were just beginning to open with the morning dew. Inuyasha closed his eyes. He felt so at peace in this forest. So alive.
Kagome walked over to her new friend.
He opened his eyes as soon as he felt her behind him. "Yes?"
"I'm sorry. I hope I didn't interrupt you." She blushed.
"No, it's okay." He turned around to face her. Her brown eyes were alluring. Her face was so soft looking. So innocent. "So what are you doing out here in a forest all alone?"
"Well, I'm not that sure, honestly." Kagome answered.
"Keh, humans are so forgetful." He said with annoyance. "Well, what way did you come from?"
Kagome put her finger to her chin to think. "Uh, I think that way." She pointed.
Inuyasha made the distinction that she was pointing north. There were many villages up that way. Inuyasha knew of at least five.
"Would you like some help getting back?" Wait, I just asked what? I can't seriously help this human back to her village. She doesn't even remember how she got out here in the first place. Keh!
"Would you really help me?" Kagome asked happily.
"Keh, sure." He answered. Just dig the hole deeper, Inuyasha. You'll be six feet under if you keep this kindness up.
"Oh, thank you. Thank you." Kagome jumped around.
Inuyasha internally smiled. He hadn't had a normal conversation with anyone in years. He had been alone and the only talking he ever did was to himself or against an enemy who took a long time to die.
"So, when can we leave?" Kagome asked.
"Keh…" Inuyasha looked up at the sky. It was beginning to darken as another storm seemed to be approaching. "It looks like tomorrow. We should find some shelter."
Kagome looked around. "How about that?" She asked pointing at a large tree to Inuyasha's left.
"That looks good."
They walked over to their night's shelter and started a fire.
"So, Inuyasha…why are you out here in this forest?" Kagome questioned poking at the flames.
"Testing a theory…"
"What kind of theory?" She questioned with interest.
"They say that this forest is enchanted." Inuyasha said with a slight laugh.
"Now that's silly…a forest can't be enchanted." She laughed.
"That's what I thought…" Inuyasha whispered as he looked at Kagome. That's what I thought…
There you have it. I will try my hardest to update soon, but I have a few papers to write and finals are fast approaching. Thank you for reading.
Much love from your loyal author, Sakurascorpion19