Fighting the Tide
Chapter 6: Healing Old Wounds
The first one to attempt to go to Kagome was Inutaisho, who was only able to barely caress her ear before her chi burned his hand. His words didn't get to her at all, she just growled at him and when she turned to look at him, his breath hitched at the anger that lit her eyes like a raging flame, yet the unmasked hurt and sorrow that dulled them like fog. Then Inuyasha went, and he got halfway there- thanks to being half human- but it was too much eventually and he had to leave. Sesshoumaru wouldn't let the girls try for fear of them getting hurt, but it wasn't needed. Kagome herself got up and went to Izayoi, who was standing by the door with the most apologetic expression on her face. She held Sango in her left arm and her right was outstretched as a signal for a hug. Kagome's eyes widened and readily took the offer, cuddling into the woman's shoulder and gently placing a hand on her stomach. "I'm sorry. I don't like talking about it. When I do, I can't have any men near me, they just remind me of Dad and my brother." Kagome whispered, suddenly tired. Izayoi nodded. "No need to apologize, you have courage, Kagome. To share a story like that- let alone live one like that- only makes me respect you more and makes me even happier. This way, we can heal old wounds together, with the life of a family once more. One that continues to grow." She whispered back, rubbing soothing circles into Kagome's back.
Sango hugged her new sister. Kagome hugged back, knowing this was the kami's way of saying sorry for her fucked up life. Slowly, the night returned to normal. Kagome watching Izayoi as she played the piano, sheepishly playing along with her flute. Inuyasha was reading a book on how to survive a zombie attack and Sango was teaching Kohaku new ways to find pressure points on enemies. Sesshoumaru stood with his father, watching them all. Inutaisho leaned down slightly to talk to his eldest. "Something has to be done about Naraku. He cannot live any longer with what he has done." He whispered. Sesshoumaru gave no response, but one with a good eye could see the way his eyes hardened with inner rage and agreement. Inutaisho then smirked. "Also, we have to try to bring Kagome together with Inuyasha. You know how he's been since Kikyo's murder. Kagome could fix his heart. I can see it." Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes but otherwise nodded. Life would be interesting with Kagome around, that's for sure.
A half an hour passed by before Kagome's form went rigid and she darted around the room. "Where's Buyo?! He needs to be fed!" she gasped. The group was silent, and it egged Kagome on more. As she began to hyperventilate, two mewls came around the corner. It was Buyo, walking alongside a nekomata with beige fur and black stripes, red eyes, and two tails. She was bigger than Buyo- being older and a demon- and both Sango and Kagome went to them. "Buyo/Kirara!" they called in unison. Kagome scooped up her kitten and Buyo nudged her chin with his head. He was hungry, and Kagome darted into the kitchen, grabbing the kitty milk formula and quickly made his bottle. Kirara mewled and purred as Sango picked her up and pet her. "Where have you been all this time, eh Kirara?" Sango cooed. Kagome's head poked from the kitchen, bottle in hand and Buyo in the crook of her other arm, holding him as he hungrily nibbled and sucked the warm milk. "This your nekomata? She's pretty!" she asked. Sango nodded and pointed to Buyo. "Who's he? He so kawaii!" she repeated. Kagome smiled. "This is my new kitten, Buyo. He's only 15 months. His birthday is on Halloween." Sango laughed. "Funny how his name is candy cat. This is Kirara. She's 15, and her birthday is on the 18th of April. She has been with Kohaku and me since forever." She smiled. Kagome blinked. "15? But she's so tiny! Well, I guess that since she is a youkai cat, she'd live much longer." Kagome replied.
Sango nodded and then the aura went back to normal, Kagome returning to the kitchen to clean the bottle and letting Buyo go to look around. He just sat at her feet and followed her steps as they went back to the piano. Buyo and Kirara played with one another in the middle of the living room, and the house was calm and happy once more until Izayoi announced that Sango and Inuyasha needed to go to bed because they had to school the next day and Kagome herself was tired- an oddity, as she never slept the first night in a new home- and all the teens went to bed. Izayoi continued to play, Inutaisho playing at her side and Sesshoumaru was on his laptop, watching a movie with earphones on as to not disturb the soothing music.
yay! Drama has ceased...for now. MUAHAHAHA! lol hope you liked this chappie, and more drama- though less...sad- is on the way! Review!
~Kagome
