In Which a New Member Joins Our Group
Lights aura: Here you go Chappie 8
Amu: Once again you've written a lot.
Lights aura: Any who, before I get started with the story I wanted to say two things. One yes, that was Russian in the last chappie. It's supposed to mean goodbye but it's a gisted translation so I'm not entirely sure how correct it is. If it's wrong please forgive me. Also, when I looked up the name Jakin (since I had no idea how to spell it) I found out that it was spelled as Jakin, Jaken, and I guess Jeken as well. Just for consistency, I'm going to stick with the first one. That's it so enjoy the chappie!
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. I only own Amu and Sira.
Acid burns suck. Seriously, don't ever get one. They aren't fun and they leave gaping sores wherever they touch. Also, they're painful. Very very painful.
"That's the best I can do for now" Jakin said as he finished wrapping my ankles. After I came too, I was scolded by Rin and, amazingly, Jakin as well for not telling them about my ankles. I guess because I saved Doggie, he now respects me. Who'd have thunk it?
After the Heartstaff had no effect on the sores, Jakin decided to put a soothing ointment on and bandage them. Yes, the marvelous Heartstaff apparently does not heal its owner's sores. Acid burns really do suck.
"So how bad is it?" Rin asked as Jakin sat back.
He sighed. "I won't lie. I'm a demon so I have no idea how to treat humans. What she needs is a village healer."
"Maybe we should go back to the previous village" Rin suggested.
I shook my head. "Wani would expect us to stay near the village. Besides," I stood up. "I'm fine, now." The ointment had helped a little bit with the pain. I could now stand without feeling like I was going to collapse. Besides, there was no way I was going to let them think, after just gaining there respect, that I was useless.
"The next village is a two to three days walk from here" Doggie said, "When we are near it, you will go into the village and get yourself healed. Do I make myself clear?"
"Crystal," I said as both Jakin and Rin nodded.
After we finished our meals, we packed our things and got ready to travel. I have to admit, I wasn't looking forward to our trip. The ointment may have numbed the pain a little, but my ankles still hurt. There was no way though, I was going to show any weakness in front of Doggie. No sir, I am iron woman and there is nothing that can bend my resolve.
"Hey, Sira" Rin said, "Why don't you ride on Ah and Un? That way you won't have to put weight on your ankles."
Yes, I would love that, I thought. I forced a grin on my face. "No, it's okay. If I use the Heartstaff for support, I can walk fine." Though, the Heartstaff may not be able to cure me, it has been a useful walking stick recently.
Jakin frowned. "Maybe you should, Sira."
As I continued to walk, I looked back at them. "No, seriously, I'm fine." There was a loud thud as I ran into something. Looking back, I realized that I had run smack into Doggie. Well, this isn't awkward in the least…
He raised an eyebrow at me then threw me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.
"Hey, let me go!" I yelled as I tried to break loose, "As a living individual, I have rights too, you know."
He plopped me on top of Ah and Un. "Sit on top of Ah and Un and don't complain. Let's go." He said as he turned away. Before I could get off, Ah and Un began to move. Well, it looks like I have been overruled.
The first hour we walked in silence. I spent the time staring at the trees, the ground, the trees again, the sky that sometimes was visible through the branches, and the trees once more. In other words, I was bored out of my mind. There was only one solution to my problem. It was time to annoy Doggie again.
"Hey Doggie?" I asked. Though he didn't respond I knew he was listening. "Why are you a dog demon when you don't look like a dog?"
"That is simple" Jakin quickly said, "True demons, such as my lord, have two forms. Their true form which is their demon form and a more human-like form."
"So what does Doggie look like in his true form?"
"Lord Sesshomaru" Jakin said, "looks like a giant white-haired dog." Jakin's eyes sparkled. "It's truly is a magnificent sight to behold."
I scrunched my eyebrows as I tried to picture Doggie in his true form. "So, Doggie looks like a giant poodle?"
Jakin fell over, Rin tried not to laugh, and Doggie's eye twitched.
"No," Doggie finally said, "I do not look like a giant poodle."
That put an end to our discussion.
It was near dinner when we decided to make camp. When I got off of Ah and Un my entire back side and thighs were sore. Using the Heartstaff for support once again, I hobbled over to the fire. I wonder if that girl who was turned into an old lady in Howl's Moving Castle was in as much pain as I was. I groaned as I collapsed near the fire.
"Ankles hurt?" Rin asked worriedly.
I shook my head. "Worse, my entire rear and thighs. I guess I'm not used to riding for a long period of time." I glanced around our campsite. Jakin was busy feeding Ah and Un. Doggie, as usual, was no where in sight.
"Where's Doggie?" I asked.
Rin frowned. "I'm not sure, but don't worry he does this all the time."
"I'm not worried" I said quickly. Maybe a little too quickly since Rin cocked her eyebrow at me suspiciously.
"I mean, he seems like the type who would randomly disappear."
Rin shrugged. "I suppose…though it's funny. Ever since you joined us, Lord Sesshomaru has talked more and spent more time with us."
I smiled a goofy grin. "It must be my amazing ability to annoy him to death that keeps him talking."
"I guess…" Rin looked thoughtful.
Not liking where this conversation was going, I asked. "Do you know if there is a stream nearby? I thought I might soak my ankles for a little bit."
"There's one up ahead." Rin said still looking thoughtful. After thanking her, I hobbled toward the stream.
Ten minutes later, I arrived at the stream. I was surprised to find that someone was already there. Laying by the stream with his eyes half closed, was a young brown wolf. As stood staring at him, I noticed that his breathing was shallow and his face was scrunched in pain. He's hurt, I realized, And by the looks of it, very badly. I looked at the Heartstaff then back at the wolf. Maybe the Heartstaff would be willing to cure him. Hobbling over, I held the Heartstaff over the wolf. "Cure!" As soon as the Heartstaff glowed, I felt cold. When the glow vanished, so did the feeling. I quickly pushed it to the back of my mind as the wolf slowly woke up. There was a loud pop, and in the place of the wolf was a young boy around Rin's age with brown hair and hazel eyes. His ears were slightly pointed and a brown tail swished from side to side. Oh great! I just revived a demon. I really hope he's friendly or else I'm screwed.
The wolf boy frowned as he stared at me. "Are you going to kill me?"
I was slightly taken aback by his question. I had been expecting something more along the lines of "Time to die, you filthy human." Or "Now I shall devour your soul." Not "Are you going to kill me?"
"N-No" I stammered, "Of course not. I just wanted to heal you."
"Oh," the wolf boy's ears and tail perked up, "Thank you very much."
We sat there in silence for a couple of minutes.
"So," I said trying to start a conversation, "What's your name?"
"My name is Kal-El. I'm a wolf demon" Kal-El said happily.
So, I was right about him being a demon.
"Where do you come from?" I asked curiously.
Kal-El frowned. "I don't remember."
"Well, who are your parents, then?"
Kal-El's frown deepened. "I don't remember."
Wow, he's beginning to sound like a broken record.
"Do you know who your friends are?" I asked.
"I don…"
"Let me guess" I interrupted, "you don't remember."
Kal-El hung his head.
I felt kind of sorry for the little guy. It wasn't his fault that he had a case of amnesia. I let out a sigh. There was only one thing to do. "I've got an idea. Why don't you join my group? We can always use the extra company."
Kal-El perked up again. "Really? I won't be a burden?"
"Of course not," I said as we walked, or in my case hobbled, back to the campsite. "You won't be a burden at all." The only problem now was convincing Doggie.
"No," Doggie said with a frown.
When we arrived back at the campsite, Doggie was already there. Before I could even say anything, he was able to put two and two together.
"But Doggie, haven't you ever wanted to be a Good Samaritan?" I said as I batted my eyes. "Think of this as your charity work."
"You already are my charity work."
"So, think of what a role model you'll be to the kid" I added.
"No."
"You should do it because I'm crippled and you feel sorry for me." I said trying to think up a reason.
Doggie raised an eyebrow. "No."
"You should do it because I'm running out of ideas for reasons." I said with a smile.
Doggie turned his back toward me. "No."
I sighed. Time to take a different approach. In a high pitch voice, I said in his ear. "Doggie, this is your conscience speaking. You should let the poor wolf join the group. You will be so cool and all the demons will admire you and history will say that you were the most powerful and coolest demon around and…"
"Fine!" Doggie said as he whirled around. "If it will get you to stop that then he can come. But he's your responsibility not mine."
I grinned. Sweet! I've just accomplished Mission Impossible.
That night, I couldn't sleep due to the pain in my ankles. I snuck out from the campsite, went to the river, and soaked my ankles. This helped alleviate some of the pain. Glancing up at the sky, I realized that I could see all the stars from here.
It was kind of cool sleeping outside. At home, I always wanted to be in my air-conditioned room. Here though, I had come to enjoy the whole being one with nature thing. It always felt peaceful.
A rustling noise from behind me, snapped me out of my daydreams. Glancing back, I saw Doggie stepping out of the shrubbery.
"Why aren't you resting?" Doggie asked showing no sign of emotion.
"Well, hello to you too." I said as I turned back to the river. "My ankles were hurting so I decided to see if soaking them would help."
"Oh," He said as he came to stand beside me. We were silent for a couple of minutes. Finally, Doggie asked, "Why did you go after the Heartstaff if you knew there was a chance that you could die?"
I rolled my eyes. "Do I really need to explain myself? I did it so you wouldn't die."
We were silent for a couple more minutes before Doggie said "you should get some rest. We've got a long day tomorrow." And then he was gone. Well, that was probably the most awkward conversation I've ever had. I shrugged as I stood up. Might as well do what he says and get some sleep.
That night, I had another weird dream.
I wore the same garb I was wearing in the first dream. I was now inside a large room with a mosaic painting covering one wall. Though the images were blurred, my dream-self seemed to know that it was very beautiful.
"Can't stay away from it, can you?" said a voice from behind me.
Without turning around, my dream-self smiled. "I just don't see what is so special about a mosaic."
The person laughed as he walked toward me. "That's because it isn't what it appears to be. Kind of like you, am I right?"
I woke up with a newly acquired fever burning against my skin.
Lights aura: That's the end of the chappie!
Amu: Wow, this story is getting…interesting.
Lights aura: Yeah, and since I have only planned up through the next chappie or two it's going to get real interesting because I will be making it up as I go along.
Amu: Ooh, that will be interesting
Lights aura: Any who, end of the year stuff is coming up so I don't know when I can update. I'll try to update as soon as possible though. Please remember to READ and REVIEW!
Incase You Didn't Know:
1) I wonder if that girl who was turned into an old lady in Howl's Moving Castle was in as much pain as I was: is a reference to the novel Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. It was about a young girl named Sophie who gets turned into an old woman and falls in love with a guy who has had his heart eaten by a falling star. Walt Disney made a movie version of the book and it was really good.
2) I've just accomplished Mission Impossible: is a reference to the Tom Cruise movie Mission Impossible. I've never seen the movie but I thought it would be cool to reference it.
3) Kal-El: yes all superman fans out there this is Clark Kent's Kryptonian name. I just like the name and decided to use it.
Well, that's it for now. Please remember to READ and REVIEW! Bom Tchau until next chappie!
