The Story Teller
"And so life for Asim and Ojufeme, or Inuyasha and Kagome, as I like to call them, was a kind life. They had many fine children who would rule until the Egyptian royal family was overthrown. The End."
The speaker, a reddish brown color fox demon, was smiling. "Well, Kagome, how did it sound?"
The black haired woman clapped her hands. "Shippo, that's amazing! You made all that up just from reading my history text book?"
"You really think it's great? What about you, Inuyasha?"
The silver haired half demon folded his arms and grunted, "It's a little out there, don't you think?"
"Inuyasha! Shippo, ignore him. Inuyasha doesn't know great story telling when he hears it. I think this tutoring is a great idea."
Over the years, after the jewel shards had been collected and the jewel itself had been thrown into the fires of Mount Fuji, Kagome had taken to teaching the little fox demon to read and write. Shippo had adopted Kagome as his surrogate mother.
"Really, Kagome?"
"Well, your history time line is a bit off, But I can only imagine where the inspiration for the names came from. But how did you come up with the Egyptian sounding names?"
"From your book. Umayma means motherly one. Ojufeme means lovely. You were my inspiration for her. Just because you're so unselfish. And the name Asim means protector. I thought of Inuyasha, because he's always protecting you."
"I think you did a fine job, Shippo. Keep up the good work."
"If there's no more lessons, Kagome, I'm going to play with Kirarra."
Kagome shook her head.
"Hey Kagome?"
"Yes, Shippo?"
"Inuyasha is right. It's a little out there. I mean, who would ever believe that a half breed and a mere human would ever fall in love?"
Kagome chuckled. "Go play before I think of more lessons."
Kagome stood up and brushed the grass of her skirt. She had gotten a little stiff from listening to Shippo's story. He had a great imagination and a passion for learning. With an education, even in the feudal era, he would really go far.
Kagome suddenly felt arms wrap around her. Inuyasha was pulling her towards him. She let herself fall into his embrace. He nuzzled against her neck, taking in her scent.
"It is a little hard to believe, isn't it? A half breed and a human falling in love."
Kagome turned around and put her arms around his neck and kissed the very same half demon who vowed to protect her. "You're right, Inuyasha. Who would ever believe it?
