Rated: T

Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and my OC belongs to me.


The Wishing Well

Chapter 4

Sango and Miroku's eyes widened. They looked at each other, back at Rika, and then…they burst out laughing like hyenas.

This went on for a good six minutes before they calmed down. Rika was little confused about why they were laughing. Did she say something funny? She would've remembered if she did.

"Ah, that was a good one Rika!" Sango said.

"I haven't laughed so hard in my entire life!" Miroku added.

But once they saw Rika's expression, the smiles were wiped from their faces.

"Oh, you were being…serious?" Miroku asked.

Rika slowly nodded her head.

"She doesn't know does she?" Sango whispered to Miroku.

"I suppose she doesn't."Miroku whispered back.

"Should we tell her?"

"What? What should you tell me?" Rika asked.

"Rika, you should know that well…maybe Sesshoumaru isn't the um, best suitor for Kagome." Miroku said. "You see, Sesshoumaru is a merciless demon. He has killed many demons for simple being in his way."

"Not to mention, that he hates hanyous and humans." Sango added. "That's why he hates Inuyasha so much."

'Can't say I blame him though. Inuyasha is a pain in the rear end.' Rika thought to herself.

"But what about that little girl Rin? Isn't she human?"

"Yes but…Rin is an exception. Even to this day we still don't know why Sesshoumaru saved her or lets her follow him."

"So, Rika don't waste your time. Pick somebody else that's more suitable for Kagome." Sango advised.

'But Sesshoumaru is suitable!' Rika mentally screamed. 'I'll show them, I'll show them all! I will bring Sesshoumaru and Kagome together even if it kills me!'


Rika had a hard time going to sleep that night, with all those emotions going on in her head. She decided to stay up for a little while and devise her plan. Then, she saw glowing snake-like creatures slither through the air and disappear through the forest.

"Are those soul collectors?" Rika wondered.

"Did you say soul collectors!?"

Rika looked above her. She thought Inuyasha had gone to sleep in the tree she had been sitting beside. Looks like he was staying up late too…

"Yeah…what of it?" Rika answered him.

"Did you see where they were going?"

"Um, that way?" Rika pointed toward the forest, in the direction the soul collectors had gone.

Inuyasha immediately leapt down from the branch he was resting on, and ran into the woods.

"What's his problem?" Rika muttered. "Wait a minute Kagome mentioned something about Kikyo having soul collectors! That two-timer! He's running off to see Kikyo! Hmm, I've been wondering what this Kikyo person looks like."

Rika silently and stealthily as she could, followed Inuyasha until they came to a clearing where she was. Rika made sure to hide behind a tree as to not be seen.

The young hanyou peeked from her hiding place.

"So that's what Kikyo looks like." Rika whispered to herself. "Meh, I've seen prettier."

"Kikyo." Inuyasha said.

"Inuyasha." Kikyo said, with the same emotionless expression. "Is it true that you love me, and not my reincarnation?"

"Kikyo, I love you. Kagome's just a shard detector, she means nothing to me."

"Then prove it."

Inuyasha didn't exactly how to prove it. So, he did the first thing that came to mind. He kissed her.

Soon, the kiss turned a make out session.

Rika gagged. "I think I'm gonna be sick. That's the most revolting thing I have ever seen!"

Rika decided to get out of there, since she didn't want to take the chance of going blind. She took one step, and tripped over a stick. She realized she had made a lot of noise with that fall.

'Crap…'


"Inuyasha we're being watched." Kikyo stated.

"Do you know where they're hiding?"

Kikyo pointed in the direction Rika was. "Behind that tree."

As Rika heard footsteps coming towards her she tried to crawl away to safety. But her efforts were to no avail.

"Where do you think you're going?" Inuyasha said, as he stepped down hard on Rika's tail.

Rika yelped.

"Well, whadda'ya know, if it isn't Rika."

"You're acquainted with this hanyou, Inuyasha?" Kikyo asked.

"Feh, I wish I never saw the little brat. Kagome actually believed this kid's sob story and took her in. Though, I didn't buy it for a second. She's been nothing but trouble since she joined our group."

"But I didn't even do anything!" Rika protested.

"Shut up!" Inuyasha pushed his foot down harder on the girl's tail.

"S-Stop it! You're hurting me!"

Inuyasha ignored her pleas and grabbed her roughly by the collar, and holding her up in the air. Rika was on the verge of tears, but she didn't want to show any weakness, especially to Inuyasha.

"Okay, listen up." Inuyasha started. "Since I'm a generous person, I'll let you off with a little warning. If you ever pull a stunt like that again, I'll make sure you wish you never got saved by Kagome, got it?!"

"Y-Yes."

"Good."

Inuyasha released Rika, she fell to the ground a thud.

"Now beat it before I change my mind!"

Rika wasted no time. She got up and ran as fast she could back to camp, now with the tears invading her eyes.

Kagome awoke in the middle of the night thirsty. She needed a drink. So, she went to her overly stuffed backpack and after a few minutes fished out a bottle of water. Kagome took a couple of swigs.

"Ah, that's better." She said.

Faintly, she heard someone crying. She turned to see Rika in tears, running towards the camp.

"Rika, where were you? What happened?" Kagome asked.

Rika did not answer. Instead, she ran to embrace Kagome. Seeking comfort from the young woman.

Kagome saw that the child didn't want to talk right now, so she decided to let her cry it out, while gently rubbing her back. At least now being in the miko's arms, Rika felt safe, like nothing could hurt her.

Author's Note: I know this chapter is kind of short, but the next one will be longer I promise. READ AND REVIEW!