Author's Notes: I'm back people! One of my friends, ElementalHanyou, made me realize that some of this information will cause questions later on. Don't worry those questions will be answered later on in the story and if you have more, don't be scared to ask. I'm sure that I'll be able to answer them. Thanks for you review and for helping me make this story a better one ElementalHanyou. =)
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Beauty and the Beast.
Chapter Four
Lost
It was morning and Kaede was ready to go on her way. Sota didn't want his grandmother leave on this trip alone because he was worried about her and she will also be alone.
"Don't worry about me Sota." Kaede said. "I will be fine and I will be back before Kagome's and your birthday."
"I know that grandma." Sota said. "Be careful and take of her Shinto."
Shinto neighed as Kaede got on him and she headed east. Sota waited until Kaede was out of sight and he went into the hut.
"Oh little sister, you did something grand last night." Sota thought. "Grandma Kaede told me all about it and I'm very proud of you."
Sota never left Kagome's side and he was just glad that nothing was happening in the village. That would mean leaving Kagome unattended and he didn't want to do that.
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In the forest, Kaede was riding on Shinto and she thought she was lost.
"Oh goodness I think I made a wrong turn earlier Shinto." Kaede said. "This doesn't look at all familiar."
Shinto continued with the trail and they were at a torn path.
"Should we go to the left or shall we go to the right." Kaede thought. The right path was dark, scary, and you could hear the howls of demon wolves. The left path was bright and sunny, and you could also hear the birds chirping. "We should go the right path."
Shinto's instincts told him to go to the left; however, Kaede was bent on going to the right.
"Come one now." Kaede said. "Don't be such a scared cat."
Shinto went down the right path and they were getting cold and scared.
"Damn I should've went down the left path." Kaede said. "My grandkids are right. I am a stubborn mule."
"Let's turn around Shino." Kaede told the horse.
They were going to turn around but they didn't see the way they came in.
"Now we're even more lost." Kaede said annoyed.
Kaede and Shinto began to hear growls so Kaede turned Shinto around.
"Wolves!" Kaede said. "Let's go Shino!"
Shinto didn't have to be told twice to run like the devil was at his heels. Shinto was running quickly and Kaede was trying to fire arrows as she rode on Shinto. Kaede lost her balance and she landed in front of large gates. The wolves were on her tail and they were too many for her to go into combat with. Kaede went inside the gates and she closed them shut as she stopped the wolves dead in their tracks.
"Shinto, go back to the village as soon as possible." Kaede said. "Go for help!"
Shinto neighed as if he understood her so Kaede went to the path of the castle.
"This castle is put under a curse." Kaede thought.
Kaede knocked on the door and no one answered. She knocked again and still no answer. Kaede went inside the castle and she made her presence known by calling no one in particular. Kaede felt a lot of demonic energy inside the castle and all of them were calm auras except one that was very strong and it was not near her.
"Hello, is someone here?" Kaede asked. "I was wondering if I could have a place to stay and I will find my way home tomorrow."
A demon cat was on four legs with other another cat demon on two legs. They were both hidden and they were paying attention to Kaede. A four legged cat demon was very small with red eyes, she had a red jewel on her forehead, the tips of her tails and her paws were black. The demon cat on two legs was the same at the small cat just with human characteristics.
"What shall we do Kilala?" The cat demon asked.
A small demon fox child went next to Kilala and he heard what they were talking about.
"We shall let her stay." The fox child said.
"We can't just let her stay here Shippo." The cat demon said. "Lord Inuyasha will be furious."
"He'll get over it Sango." Shippo said. "I'm sure that Miroku would agree."
Shippo went in front of Kaede so she was startled.
"Hello there little fellow." Kaede said.
"Welcome my name is Shippo." Shippo said.
Sango and Kilala went to Shippo and Kaede and Kaede knew she was right about the demonic auras.
"My name is Kaede." Kaede said.
Kaede began to cough so Sango led Kaede to the fire.
"Oh your hands are freezing, Lady Kaede." Sango said.
"I am an old woman." Kaede said.
A male demon cat on two legs went to them with a tray of tea and she served Kaede.
"Why thank you, young man." Kaede said as she was about to sip her tea.
"My name is Miroku." Miroku said. "And you're welcome."
Kaede began to sip on her tea and the demons were just staring at her.
"What's wrong?" Kaede asked.
"You're not scared to be in a castle full of demons?" Shippo asked. "You are a priestess and I'm surprised you're not killing us."
"Oh young Shippo." Kaede answered chuckling. "I live in a village where humans, demons, and half-demons live in harmony."
"Seriously?" Miroku and Sango asked amazed.
"Yes… not all demons are alike and that goes for humans as well." Kaede said.
Kaede felt the strong demonic aura near them so she put her cup down.
"You feel him don't you?" Sango asked.
"Yes I do." Kaede answered.
"He's our master and please forgive us Lady Kaede." Miroku said as everyone bowed.
The doors busted opened and she saw a demon at the doorway. Kaede didn't fear this Inuyasha person for she's seen worse demons.
"What are you doing in my castle?" Inuyasha asked in anger.
"I was in the woods and I was lost so I came here." Kaede answered sternly. "I thought you would be to give me a place to stay for tonight."
"You're not afraid of me?" Inuyasha asked in his demonic voice.
"Of course I am not. Don't be foolish." Kaede answered.
"She's is a brave woman." Sango though. "But she is also foolish."
"Then I will make you fear me." Inuyasha said.
Inuyasha roared in Kaede's face and she didn't even blink. She didn't show fear but she knew that the demon could smell it.
"I'll give you a place to stay." Inuyasha said.
Inuyasha grabbed Kaede and she began to fear for her life.
"Don't do this!" Kaede said.
Inuyasha took Kaede to the dungeon in the highest building of the tower. Inuyasha put Kaede in the cell and just left her there. Inuyasha went to the others and they were still bowing. Inuyasha didn't say anything and he went to his quarters.
"We are doomed." Miroku said.
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At the village, two days have past and there was no activity. Kagome began to groan and she fluttered her eyes opened. Kagome sat up and she saw her brother but not her grandmother.
"Kagome, you're okay." Sota said.
"Of course I'm okay." Kagome said. "Where is grandma?"
"She went on the journey on her own." Sota said flinching.
"She did what?!" Kagome said outraged. "How could you let her go on her own?!"
"She told me that she could take care of herself." Sota said. "She also told me not to give her any lip."
"Oh that old stubborn mule always gets her way." Kagome said. "Well, I'm going to bathe Sota and look after everything."
"Okay sis and I'm sorry." Sota said.
"Don't worry about it Sota." Kagome said. "She would've done it no matter what."
"Yeah I know." Sota said.
Kagome grabbed her things to bathe so Sota walked around the village. Kagome reached the hot springs so she took off her clothing. Kagome began to bathe and she began to think of her grandmother.
"Please be okay grandma." Kagome thought.
Author's Notes: Chapter four is complete! Please let me know if you have any questions and I will be pleased to answer them. Thanks for reading and please review. =)
To Be Continued…
P.S. Of course Inuyasha will be talking in his demonic voice from now since he's still a demon. Will he stay like that forever? Who knows… I guess you have to keep reading to find out.