I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA OR ITS CHARACTERS
Chapter 4-We Won Didn't We So Why Do I Feel Like We Lost
I think that's everything, said Kagome as she packed her horribly aged and now raggedy yellow book bag. I should really look into getting a new one thought Kagome as she put
the Ramen for Inuyasha in her bag, candy for a now growing Shippo, rice balls for Kaede and curry chicken for Miroku and Sango. She sighed to herself excited that she was able
to still bring her friends the things they love and had now become accustomed too. Damn Inuyasha, I should like to get him to try something other than Ramen stated Kagome in a tired voice. Oh well, Mom Souta I'm off yelled, Kagome as she ran through he screen door. Bye, gramps she said without even looking back as she jumped into the well and was immersed in a pink light. That Kagome, said grandpa to Mrs. Higarashi, why does she still go there even though Naraku has been defeated. Before Souta could even speak Mrs. Higarashi jumped in and said she must still have some business to do and chided Souta and grandpa to eat before breakfast got too cold. Both grandpa and Souta sighed as they began slowly but surely shoveling the contents of their plates into their mouths. Kagome's mother smiled to herself as she began washing the dishes in the sink. Unfinished business she thought to herself and hummed to the confusion of the two men behind her.
As Kagome traveled through the well she reminisced. I remember after the final battle with Naraku when it was time for me to go home. We were all so afraid I would not be able to return to the Feudal Era. Shippo was a mess, Sango was upset and even Kaede was concerned. Inuyasha was nowhere to be found. If you want to leave then fine. I don't care if you're the kind of person that just abandons her friends, screamed Inuyasha as he ran into the woods. I have to admit I was terrified to go home but I needed to see my family. I could not live without them. The first few days I was home I cried uncontrollably afraid I would not be able to return without the jewel shard. Then as I sat near the sacred tree and a woman's voice called out to me as I was pulled into a glowing light. I found myself inside the Shikon no Tama with Midoriko. She told me I had helped her win the battle against the demons and purified the jewel and released her soul. She said I could have whatever wish I wanted and it would be granted. I didn't even have to thing before telling her I wanted to be able to continue going to the Feudal Era and for Inuyashsa to still be able to travel through the well. She laughed and told me to thank everyone for their aid in defeating Naraku. She also told me someone else there with her wished to speak with me. Kagome, stated an all to familiar voice. Ki-Kikyo, I stammered. There she was beautiful and surrounded by yellow light. Kagome, it will be hard but please... so my soul can be put to rest stay with Inuyasha and bring him the happiness he deserves. Kikyo please...that's enough Kagome. If anyone can bring Inuyasha back to life it is you. I have faith in you Kagome and with that they were gone and I found myself back in front of the sacred tree.
After, all these years muttered Kagome this travel still wears me out as she began to make her way up the well. No Inuyasha, she thought to herself surprised. Usually she was
met with his grimacing smirk as her eyes rolled over the well but no matter she would take her sweet time now making her way to the village hoping to impact him in one way or another. What a beautiful day, ahhhhh. Fresh clean air and sunny skies, the feudal era will always captivate me with its natural surroundings pre industrial era. Before Kagome could gather her thoughts together she was pounced on by a larger Shippo who was growing up but due to the fact he was a fox demon remained not much changed over the years. Ossana, he cried as he rung the life out of Kagome. Hello Shippo, chimed Kagome, with a smile from ear to ear. You must tell me everything that you have been up to as she handed him a bag of candy. Quickly selecting a grape lollipop to grace his tongue ,Shippo stated that much had changed and that Inuyasha was still a stupid dirty mutt he said with conviction after shaking his head as if to agree with himself. I see said Kagome, as she was greeted by her favorite mischevious monk, closest friend and grandmother figure. Kagome, smiled as she thought to herself she would never tire of their expressions of pleasure as they greeted her every time she came. Alright, now Kaede I have this for you and Miroku and Sango this for you and for Inuaysha….Inuyasha? She looked around and to her surprise he was still not here to greet her.
The nerve she thought as she knew as soon as she entered the other side of the well he could smell her scent. Why had he been acting so strangely towards her, her last few visits? Was he done with her or tired of her presence after all theses years? Now that Narahku was dead and Kikyo…..gone too had he really not wished to see her or be in her…….Kagome had not realized her internal agonizing read all over her face as her fisted were clamped tightly and shaking and there was an aura surrounding her enveloped in lightning and thunder. She quickly realized no one was around her anymore and had retreated until she calmed down. Ugh, I'm not here five minutes and I'm already tired and frustrated. Kagome decided not go give Inuyasha the upper hand and see he had any effect on her so she threw her head up and walked into the woods. She sat near the well almost wanting to return to her time to spite Inuyasha but she thought to herself
that he might not even come in search of her if she did and she quickly discarded that idea realizing she wanted to see him…..needed to see him. In an effort to pass time before
his prudent arrival Kagome spread out a blanket from her bag and laid looking up the clouds as she let herself drift off.
I guess I should go meet her he thought to himself taking tiny steps towards the village. He knew by now she would be furious with him for not meeting her sooner but he could get himself to move faster. Why was he hesitating, Inuyasha thought to himself? I like Kagome and wanted her to come. Shit, if she hadn't come in the next day or so he would have had to go over there and dragged her ass back. This was necessary sometimes as the death of Naraku left Kagome in a limbo state of whether to come back or not as well as the urgency of her return. He wondered if she only came back out of pity to see him or some warped sense of duty. She did have friends and a life over there as he thought of how she would snoodily remind him I have a life you know! Just thinking of her attitude made him angry as his slow walk sped up to a quick run. How dare she not feel obligated to come see him and even try to pitty him. She did owe him and he was going to give her a piece of his mind. There she is near the well he thought. What is she doing there? Trying to leave again. I don't think so, fuck that. As he saw Kagome lying there he shouted what you doin there Kagome you just got here and your tired already? What you doin in your time to make you so tired he implied. Kagome jumped up fists tightly balled as she screamed, SIT boy. I have been waiting for you, you jerk and you show up late asking me questions. Before, Inuyasha could pull his face from the ground and muster up and answer he heard her call again Sit, Sit, Sit, you are the rudest, most selfish guy I know, I go through the trouble of taking time out of my busy schedule to come see you and your ungrateful ass, the first thing you can think of doing is grilling me as if I have done something…..something with someone and to insinuate?
Inuyasha, did not even bother to lift his head for he knew the next five minutes would be very painful in deed. Sit, SIT, Sit, Sit, Sit , Sit, SIT, SIT, SIT,
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!
Huh, Huh, Huh Kagome struggled to catch her breath as she wrapped her blanket up and placed it back in her book bag. The nerve, honestly she said as she placed her bag on her
shoulders and began to climb into the well. As she looped one foot over the well she felt a tug at her waist as she crashed down to the ground. What the hell she said as she spun around to see a look on Inuyasha's face that made her cheeks swell and blush in shock and then meekness. Her eyes that originally made contact with his bright golden eyes shot to the ground as she suddenly felt shy and could not speak. Her breath increasing and her heartbeat slowly crawling through her skin to beat outside of her body. She knew he could feel the increase and would usually have retreated or moved back but he held her waist tightly. As Kagome forced herself to look up into his entrancing eyes she found her hands had cupped his face and although he flinched he did not move. I'm sorry Kagome, was all he said in a soft defeated tone. I-I don't want you to go…not yet. Before she knew it Kagome had leaned in and kissed Inuyasha her lips wisping across the outside of his not asking for anything but to feel the skin that sat above his chin that
was a light pink shade. As she slowly pulled back she felt her palms were sweaty and her body tensed. She was afraid to gage his reaction surprised herself at the bold move she
had just made.
Inuyasha, sat in shock not knowing what to do or how to respond. Kagome, he thought to himself as he felt the outside of his lips. He wanted so much to return her gesture and place his lips on her cherry red extensions that smoothed across her face but he froze, choked. All he could do was stare into her docile brown eyes that demanded his attention and apologize for his body's absence to responding. He knew she would be hurt by this and could not keep a sad look from pouring out of his eyes. Don't make eye contact he thought.
Oh no, Kagome thought to herself. Not only did he not respond to my movements but now he will not even look at me and I can feel a sadness surrounding him. I have over stepped the bounds of our friendship and now he will never forgive me and things will never be the same. I will not cry, he will not see me like this she thought as she tore herself from his grasp and jumped into the well leaving a trail of tears gracing the ground as they did not seep into the dirt but just stayed there glistening in the sun as if it had lightly rained and a storm was on the way. Dammit, he said as he cursed himself out loud punching the ground beneath him. Ka-gome……..
