In Which There is Talk of Harmony and Melody

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Amu: Yesh, I would describe you as a pie with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Lights aura: Er, I think what she's trying to say is that you are amazing.

Amu: Yep, I was just trying to be descriptive, that's all.

Lights aura:…….

Amu: What?

Lights aura: How about you just let me do the writing.

Disclaimer: I really, I mean really hate this thing. I do not own Inuyasha. I only own Kairi, Amu, Momo, and Calypso.

Kouga was still snickering as we headed back to the campsite.

"Stop it Kouga" I said with a grumble.

He continued to snicker.

"If you don't stop laughing, I'll poke you." I warned.

Kouga raised an eyebrow. "Is that supposed to be a threat?"

I nodded. "Frankly, that's all I can do because anything worse than a poke and you would probably kill me."

"Smart girl," Kouga said with a grin.

Calypso glared at the ground. I think she was trying to burn it with her gaze. As long as that gaze wasn't turned towards me, I didn't mind.

"Ah, the famous duo has returned" Ginta said happily. "And with them is a …dog?"

"Shut up, you imbecilic swine," Calypso said as she lay down on the ground.

"We're not swine, we're wolves," Hakkaku said gleefully. "Hey Momo, now you have someone who hates the world as much as you do!"

"I don't hate the world," Momo said confused. "When have I ever given you that impression?"

"Oh, just about every waking moment," I said as I flopped down beside him. "But don't worry, I still love you. You're like the annoying little brother I never had." I flashed him a cheesy grin.

"Oh joy." Momo muttered.

Calypso flattened her ears as her eye lids lowered half way. "I'm surrounded by idiots."

Since it was too late in the day to travel, we decided to postpone our journey for a day. Ginta and Hakkaku volunteered themselves to gather the food for the evening. Momo, who did not trust the duo, went off looking for some food of his own. This left Kouga and I alone… well, there was Calypso but she was too busy sulking on the other end of the campsite to be part of any conversation.

Glancing at Kouga, I noticed he was in deep thought. His eyes were glazed over and a hint of a smile caressed his face.

Grinning evilly, I said casually, "Thinking about Kagome are we?"

Kouga snapped out of his reveries as he glanced at me. "I was thinking along those lines."

"Don't worry," I said confidently, "if it happens, it will happen and if it doesn't, well then, she wasn't the one meant for you."

"Oh," Kouga quirked an eyebrow. "And you believe there is someone for me?"

"But, of course," I said cheerfully. "Want to know my theory?"

Kouga shrugged. "Sure, since even if I said no, you would tell me anyway."

I ignored his comment. "I believe that every person has a melody inside them and they are constantly looking for the person who is their harmony." I glanced up at the stars that peeped through the branches. "Not every harmony will exactly match its melody but with a little tweaking on both sides, you're guaranteed that the end result is a musical masterpiece."

I glanced at Kouga and blushed. I had gone total music geek on him. The poor guy was probably completely confused. Seeing the pensive look on his face, I quickly continued. "I guess what I'm trying to say is that you will know when you've found the one you've been looking for because there will be something that sets her apart. She will be…"

"My harmony," Kouga finished.

I grinned. "Yeah, the harmony to your melody."

"Ugh," Calypso groaned. "Will you two mate already? I can smell your freaking hormones all the way over here."

Kouga and I face-vaulted.

Things will sure be interesting with Calypso around…

My dream-self was sitting out in a courtyard watching two men as they sparred. Though I could make out their bodies, their faces were smudged. It was as if I was looking at them through an unfocused lens.

"They train a lot, don't they?" I asked the girl who was sitting next to me. It was the same girl from one of my earlier dreams.

"Yes, they do." She said with a slight frown. "Maybe a little too much."

I rolled my eyes. "You know they train so that they will be able to protect you."

She snorted. "I don't know where everyone is getting this idea that I'm some sort of damsel in distress. I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself."

I laughed. "You're still as stubborn as always. Just remember that cats are the ones with nine lives. You, my dear, only have one."

She shrugged as she stood up. "I suppose." She sighed. "I've delayed my meeting with my father long enough. I think he wants to scold me again about not treating the mosaic with respect."

"You really don't like that mosaic, do you?" I asked curiously.

"Whenever I'm around it, I get this ominous, foreboding feeling." She shivered. "It just feels like something bad is going to happen."

I shrugged. "I never had that feeling around it but then again, I've only been able to sense only certain types of magic."

As she left, I glanced back at the two men. Frowning, I watched as the man on the right blocked the other's attack. There was something odd about that man…

I woke up right after dawn broke. I walked a couple feet away from the campsite in order to give myself time to calm down. My brow was still thick with perspiration. Brushing it off, I frowned. Why was I having all these dreams? They made no sense yet I felt that there was something important about them.

"Having nightmares, are we?" A voice asked behind me.

My heart leapt into my throat as I whirled around. Calypso eyed me with amusement.

I glared at her. "Don't just sneak up on me like that. I almost had a heart attack."

The look she gave me hinted that she might not have mind if I did have one.

With a shrug, she said. "I was just curious. They say that dreams are glimpses into our souls and shouldn't be taken lightly."

"What are you, a psychic?" I snapped. I hadn't meant it to come out that way but I was in such a distressed mood that I wasn't thinking straight. Besides, I highly doubted that it even fazed her.

Calypso shrugged as she walked away. "No, just a dragon offering a little advice."

After breakfast, we packed up our belongings. It was decided that Ginta and Hakkaku would take the Southern route while we took the Northern. I hated to admit it, but I was going to miss those two.

"Hey Kairi," Ginta said with a grin. "Try not to bind anything while where gone. Wouldn't want an innocent rock turning into an enraged griffon."

Hakkaku and he laughed as they left.

My eye twitched. Never mind, I wasn't going to miss them at all.

Kouga growled. "Where the hell is she?"

I glanced around and noted that Calypso was no where to be found. "Calypso!" I yelled.

"Calypso!" Momo yelled as well.

"Get here now or we'll leave you!" Kouga yelled.

I had a sudden thought of inspiration. "STELLA!" I yelled at the top of my lungs.

Kouga and Momo stared at me as if I were insane.

"Aw, come on" I said. "It's a classic. Momo, you know what I'm quoting right?"

Momo shook his head.

I sighed. It was times like these that I really missed Tori and Sira.

"What creature made that hideous racket?" Calypso asked as she entered the campsite.

"Ah! It's Old Yeller!" I said as I ran and hugged her neck. "I'm so glad the rapid wolf didn't kill you!"

Calypso's eye twitched. "Has she gone crazy in my absence?"

Kouga shrugged as he scratched his head. "I have no idea."

I let out a sigh as I rocked back on my heels. "You guys are really no fun."

A loud buzzing sound interrupted our conversation.

As I turned around, only two words entered my mind.

Oh crud.

Lights aura: Okay, end of chappie.

Amu: Another cliff hanger? You really need to stop doing that.

Lights aura: I know but it's addictive.

Amu: That's it, I'm signing you up for Cliffhangers Anonymous.

Lights aura: You wouldn't dare.

Amu: (runs away laughing maniacally)

Lights aura: Erm, anyway I am having my wisdom teeth pulled tomorrow so I will be incapacitated for a couple of days. As soon as I'm better, I'll try to right another chappie. (eye twitch) I really hope Amu wasn't serious...

Incase You Didn't Know

1) STELLA: is a reference to the play A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. It was adapted into a film starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, and Kim Hunter. That line is considered one of the most memorable quotes in movie history.

2) Old Yeller: is a reference to the 1957 novel Old Yeller. Disney made a movie version but I never saw it because I heard the dog died.

Well that's it for now! Please remember to READ and REVIEW! Odabo until next chappie!