Hanyou's daughter pt. 3
Inu Yasha glared at Tamahome. There was a long silence. Tamahome was straight to the point.
"May I take Shika back with me tonight? She wants to stay with me. Will I be able to get her?" Inu Yasha shrugged.
"Well, if you want to. it's her choice if she wants to go. I think it would be best for her anyway. She doesn't seem to have that happiness anymore," Inu Yasha turned to go when Tamahome spoke again.
"So, its okay?" asked Tamahome one last time.
"Yes, I said it before, didn't I?" He turned around, but Tamahome was already gone. Inu Yasha went back to the village and found Shika sitting in a tree. "Why are you up there all alone?" he asked.
"I want to be left alone for now, so leave me alone," Shika retorted and turned away from him.
"Well, I was just coming to say that you can leave if you want. I know you want to leave. You want to stay with. Him." She stood up to debate, but lost her balance and fell from the tree with a loud thud. She landed on her back. Inu Yasha picked her up and held her like a baby.
"Are you sure? I can leave?!" she asked with wide eyes, a smile slowly creeping onto her face.
"Yes. I wouldn't be saying this if it weren't true."
"Thank you Inu Yasha! You don't know how much this means to me." she sniffed as tears began to stream down her cheeks.
"Kaede. has found a spell. She says you can go back home if she finds the ingredients for it,"
"You're serious?" she said in surprise. "You're not kidding?" Inu Yasha shook his head. Shika hugged his neck and squealed with joy. "I will finally be able to get home and give the antidote to those bad guys so they won't bother Mommy again,"
"You can live with Tamahome until she get all the ingredients. Then, you'll be able to go back home." he put her down on the ground.
"Thank you Inu, Yasha. I take back what I said earlier. about acting like my father. The truth is, you're the only one who did seem like a father figure to me. Thank you so very much," Shika pulled out her flute and began to play a soft melody. She recalled the memory of Inu Yasha's smiling face as she played. He seems different every time we speak. He's sometimes nosey, caring, protective, and now, very tolerant. I wish I could know more about him and maybe be like him someday. Tamahome showed up soon after she finished.
"You ready, then?" he asked as he picked Shika up.
"Yes, I am," She turned to Inu Yasha. "Than you again for everything. Bye, for now! Just come over when the spell is completed," Then, Shika and Tamahome were gone. Inu Yasha sat in the tree thinking about what Shika had said about being a father.
A father. I'm not ready to be a father, but something about Shika is very familiar. It's like she knows something that I don't. I wish I could have the chance to get to know her more. She's very confusing. like Kagome. How come women have to be so difficult to figure out.
"Knock, Knock." Kagome tapped the tree. "Are you going to come down, Inu Yasha?" Inu Yasha looked down and Kagome stood looking up at him. He jumped down and landed right next to her. "I saw what you did. You did a good thing for Shika. I'm proud of you," she hugged him. This time though, he hugged her back. Kagome was surprised. "Inu Yasha?"
"Yes?"
"I love you, Inu Yasha," Kagome said as she buried her head in his chest. Inu Yasha looked down at her and smiled.
"I love you, too," he said as he kissed her head.
Meanwhile, Shika and Tamahome had just reached home.
"Okay then, let's start again! We're working on your people skills?"
"Yep. That was it." Tamahome said as she put her down.
"Alright then. Go outside and come in. You have to greet me, okay?" she sat down on a chair as Tamahome went outside and came back inside.
"Uh. Hi there?" he said to Shika. Shika sighed and rubbed her forehead.
"Okay, you say, 'Good Morning! Welcome to my house! I apologize for not being here on time, but please make yourselves comfortable here,"
"Wait. what if I'm home and people are coming?"
"Then, you say, 'Good Morning! Welcome to my home! Please make yourself comfortable,'"
"Alright then," he said as he went back outside. Shika was ready with her flute, incase he did it wrong again, but this time, he surprised her.
"Welcome to my house! Please make yourself comfortable! Enjoy your stay!" and he sat down next to Shika. "Hello, I am Tamahome," he held out his hand and Shika shook it slowly. Then, he kissed the back of her hand lightly.
"I am Shika. Pleased to make your acquaintance!"
"Oh, is that what I say when people introduce themselves to me?" Shika nodded. She could tell that he was taking an effort in trying to learn. She was happy that she got to spend this time with him before she left, for good. Tears began to escape from her eyes. She couldn't bear the thought of leaving, but it was right in front of her. Tamahome hugged her. She tried to hold them back, but they kept flooding her eyes.
"I don't wanna go home. not right now. but mama needs that antidote! She could have been eaten or killed by now! And everyone at school. what do they think of this incident? Do they miss me. or did they even notice. that I was gone?" Shika sobbed. Tamahome rocked her back and forth.
"It's alright. You just cry. I'm here now so you can cry all you want," he whispered in her ear. Shika took a deep, shaky breath.
"Someone's watching us. I shouldn't be crying," she sighed and wiped her tears away. "Okay, come out now. I didn't mean to start crying." she called out. Suddenly, Shippo popped out of a bush.
"You came back, Shika? I thought you came home?" he said in shock "Or did he kidnap you again?!" Tamahome went over to Shippo and looked down on him.
"Take a chill pill, small fry. She chose to come back. What are you gunna do? Tell your mommy?" Tamahome laughed. Shippo was obviously not amused.
"FOX FIRE!" he aimed at Tamahome who dodged the flame.
"You're too slow, small fry!" Tamahome teased as he jumped around.
Oh jeez. Boys will be boys. no matter how much you train them, or try to help them. They never learn their lesson. But, isn't that the cute thing about them? They give you sad puppy eyes when they're sorry, but sometimes, they do things that are unforgivable, but isn't that why you train them in the first place?
Shika ran outside to where the two were fighting and blew a very familiar sound, a shrill sound, into her flute. Both stopped immediately and tried to cover their ears the best they could. She didn't have to hold it for long because she could see them surrendering to the noise. She stopped, unaffected.
"Shika. I'd prefer you don't do that anymore. It hurt the first time, but it hurt a lot more the second time," Shippo wailed as he rubbed his ears and rolled around on the ground. She looked Tamahome, who was still standing, but swaying so much that he dropped to his knees.
"Yes, don't do that. You were at close range thins time. Last time it didn't hurt so much because we were farther away. Warn us if you're going to do that again." Shika laughed,
"You're such big babies! I didn't even blow that hard and you guys are rolling around on the floor? I never knew you guys were such wimps,"
"Who are you calling a wimp?! I AM NOT A WIMP!" Tamahome argued as soon as he heard the word 'wimp'.
"Oh yeah? The first day I stayed here, you went right back upstairs, trying to run away from me! Don't you say that you're not a wimp! You were afraid of little ol' me!"
"Key word is 'WERE'! That was before! I'm not a sissy,"
"You just admitted that you 'WERE'! At least I wasn't afraid of you! I was the one who chased after you after you tried to steal my bag, you BAKA!"
"Well, I wouldn't have stolen it if I knew what was inside it! You didn't bother to tell be that it was a stupid potion thing!" Shippo watched as the argument went back and forth.
Man, these guys have some issues! Why did Shika want to come back here in the first place?! They're blaming each other about what they did, in the past. This is very entertaining, but I think I should stop them before they kill my ears. They yell very loudly.
By then, Tamahome and Shika were in each other's faces trying to see who was more of a wimp. Shippo couldn't stop them. It just went on and on until they both went hoarse.
"I told you guys to stop, but you guys wouldn't listen," he said as he paced back and forth in front of them.
"Will you stop with the pacing, I am getting dizzy," said Tamahome, quietly because he didn't want to strain his voice too much. Then, a familiar tune began to play. It was Shika. She was playing her flute. Suddenly, a big ball of light surrounded her neck. When she stopped, she was also able to talk.
"I guess it's a good thing that I know how to play the flute, otherwise, I couldn't talk right now! I'd be whispering for a long time!" she snickered. Tamahome tried to speak, but his voice was still the same. He raised a brow and asked,
"Why am I still the same?"
"Oh, well, it only heals the person who plays the song. Since you can't play, I guess I can't help you, Tama-San." She laughed. Then he took the flute from her and began to blow fiercely into the hole at the bottom of the flute. "You're blowing in the wrong end!" She turned the flute around and pointed to the little hole. He began to blow again, but Shika stopped him. "You don't blow like that. You blow a bit across, not down," Tamahome followed her instructions and made a little sound. He smiled and began to fiddle with the different pitches. Shika grabbed the flute away from him.
"What was that for?" He asked, a little stunned.
"It will take you longer if you learn to play the flute. I think she wants you to rest and get better the old fashioned way," Shippo smirked, which made Tamahome get up and almost pummel Shippo into the ground. Fortunately, Shika was there to stop him, or it would have been very bad
"Take it easy, Tama-San. You don't want to hurt him." she said as she inched in between them. Shippo took a few steps back.
"I think I'll leave now. You guys don't really want me around, I guess," and he departed through the bushes from where he came. Shika frowned at Tamahome. You could have at least said bye," Tamahome shook his head.
"I can't talk, remember?" he said indelicately.
"No," she grumbled. "That's not what I meant! Why don't you listen?! Shippo is just a caring soul who's worried about me? Why can't you just accept that and thank him for caring?!"
"I care about you more," Tamahome said, as he started giving her sad puppy eyes as an apology. His ears began to droop also. Shika shook her head and smiled.
"You. you get jealous so easily! If someone tried to take your place, you growl at him! You don't really know their motives! Why don't you try to get to know Shippo?"
"I would," said Tamahome, "But I don't think the little furry fluff ball will let me near him, or his little village," He was trying to make excuses to end the conversation, but Shika insisted.
"I could take you there myself, if you really want?" Shika moved closer to him. She put her face close to his and looked deep into his dark blue eyes. "Please?" she asked one more time before she kissed him lightly on the lips. Finally, he looked away, defeated again.
"Fine, You win. I really don't want to, but if you say so. I guess I will," Shika smiled and grabbed his hand and put it on her face.
"Is this for me, or for your own good?"
"It's for me and you. I just really want you to myself," he whined.
"You're so cute when you do that!" Shika said as she put her free hand's index finger on his nose. "You remind me of my puppy dog back home. His name is Aura and he was a miniature doberman," Suddenly, they heard rustling again. Shika immediately got up and pointed into the bushes. "You! Come out now!" It was Inu Yasha and Kagome.
"I'm sorry for interrupting, but we came to see if you guys were okay," Kagome said as Inu Yasha looked around. Tamahome frowned and rolled his eyes.
"We're fine. What can we do for you?" Tamahome asked. Inu Yasha looked around and shifted his weight.
"We just came to visit. Shippo said you guys were fighting? You seem a little hoarse, Tamahome?" Kagome asked. Shika smacked her forehead and laughed.
"No! It was a funny argument! We weren't really arguing!" she laughed uneasily. Inu Yasha didn't look sure.
"Kagome, they have everything under control," he turned to Shika. "If you want to come back with us, you're welcome to," Kagome looked at Inu Yasha and climbed onto his back. She was silent. Shika smiled and answered,
"Well, I thought you might like to stay for a while?" She looked at Tamahome who looked confused. "You could stay for lunch? Or maybe you could stay for the night? We have enough room," Tamahome was slowly catching on to what Shika was doing.
"We have a spare bedroom, if you don't mind sharing it," He was trying to be polite, but the more he tried, the more he wanted to yell. Shika could see he was struggling.
"Tamahome, dear, shouldn't you go inside and fix up a little bit?" Tamahome was glad she had asked him to go, or he might have punched Inu Yasha or done something bad that Shika wouldn't have wanted him to do. He went to the cave and began to clear out the bedroom Shika was staying in. He moved her stuff inside his own room. He decided that his room wasn't clean, so he began to clean his room also.
Why is she inviting them to stay? I know this is probably a test of some sort, but I don't feel comfortable around Inu Yasha. Its like he wants to hunt me down and eat me. It that freaky look in his eye when he looks at me next to Shika. Man, I wish he wasn't here right now!
Meanwhile, Shika was outside talking to Kagome and Inu Yasha. Kagome was now sitting on the ground by Shika and Inu Yasha was up in a near by tree.
"He's a good boy, honestly! He's learned so much! I think he's come to like me staying with him, so that's why I wanted to come back here. I feel more at home here anyway. It's alright,"
"Shika. when you leave, do you think Tamahome will tell you something?" Shika looked at Kagome and stared for a moment.
"What would he want to tell me?" Shika was playing dumb. She knew what Kagome was talking about. The truth was that he had already told her and she wanted to keep it quiet.
"He seems very dedicated about this, don't you think?" Shika looked up at the cave and made an excuse.
"I think I'd better help Tamahome in there." she got up and walked to the cave.
"Inu Yasha. do you think she's hiding something from us?" He nodded and sighed.
"Getting to know him will only make going back to her time harder. She's getting too attached to him. She's doing this all to herself,"
"Maybe she really doesn't want to leave."
"She has no choice. Her mom is being held captive. She has to go back as soon as possible," Inu Yasha said. Tamahome came back to them and sat down and sighed.
"She told me to tell you that the rooms are almost ready, but you can come inside,"
"Alright. Let's go, Inu Yasha," she walked beside Tamahome. Tamahome looked into Kagome's eyes.
Kagome's eyes. they remind me of Shika's. But that couldn't be right. Shika has warm chocolate brown eyes. so does Kagome. Sometimes, Shika's eyes can be gray and cold. I wonder how she does that.
"Hello? Will you stop staring at Kagome like that?!" said Inu Yasha's voice behind him. Tamahome looked away quickly and jabbed his hands in his pockets.
"Inu Yasha, dear, don't be so harsh," she scolded on the way. When they reached the house, Shika was standing in the back, trying to tidy a vase. Kagome was surprised that they had such a cozy home.
"You have such a wonderful place here," Kagome said with delight. Inu Yasha inspected everything. He looked at the main room, which was decorated quite nicely. There was no furniture, but there were rugs. The kitchen wasn't very impressive. It had a small table and a stone counter top.
"What do you think, Inu Yasha?" asked Shika. He turned to her and nodded,
"It looks good." Shika smiled and nodded back.
"I think so, too. It could be much better, but Tamahome did most of it, so it really is his style,"
"Well, Tamahome, you have a great sense of style," Kagome laughed as she patted Tamahome on the back. "You did a good job with your house," Tamahome muttered,
"Thanks."
"Where are you going to stay, Shika?" Inu Yasha asked as he recalled what she had said. "You said you guys only had 2 rooms,"
"Oh, about that. I'll be staying with Tamahome in his room. I'm sorry, but you guys will have to stay together in one room, if that's okay with you?"
"Oh, yes, don't worry about us," giggled Kagome as she leaned her head on Inu Yasha's shoulder. "We'll be fine, really. We're just glad you asked us to stay with you,"
"Alright! We should be fine, then!" Shika looked at Tamahome who was very quiet, looking at Kagome. "Hey, are you hungry? I think we can go out and get something."
"A bit, but not much," answered Tamahome, who didn't take his eyes off Kagome.
"'Kay! I'll go get us something!" Shika said, not seeming to notice Tamahome's quietness. Inu Yasha stepped forward and put his hand on her shoulder.
"I'll help," Shika looked at him in surprise, but didn't mind having Inu Yasha come along with her. "Sure! Why not," was all she said. When they left, Kagome waved good bye and sat down on a rug. Tamahome didn't sit. He leaned against a nearby wall.
"So, Tamahome, dear, do you love Shika?" Tamahome couldn't believe his ears. He frowned and began to turn a bright shade of pink.
"Wha-what?! Why are you asking me that?!" he stuttered, but he couldn't hold his embarrassment in. "Okay. fine. What if I do?"
"If you love her, then you'll let her go," she said quietly, so quietly, in fact, that Tamahome almost couldn't hear it.
"I can let her go anytime. That's not a problem," he said slowly. He looked down to the ground and sighed.
"You knew that this would eventually happen. Why did you get attached to her? It will only hurt a lot more, you know," she asked, lightly.
"Yes, yes. I know, but I couldn't help getting attached. Aren't you attached?! I mean, she's been with you more than she's been with me," he said, trying to change the subject. Kagome nodded slowly.
"Of course I'm attached. She's my future daughter." she trailed off. Tamahome looked up in surprise and looked at Kagome, who had tears in her eyes. "Haven't you noticed? I know Inu Yasha hasn't, but I have this weird feeling. that she's mine, like I've known her for a long time." Kagome grabbed his tail. "You can't tell him. I'm sure he'll find out for himself,"
"Huh. Are you sure?" Tamahome said as he slid down the wall. Kagome nodded.
"The only way that she'd be demon. is if. her father. is." Tamahome knew what she was getting at. He crossed his arm across his chest and frowned.
"It's Inu Yasha," he finished for her.
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Inu Yasha glared at Tamahome. There was a long silence. Tamahome was straight to the point.
"May I take Shika back with me tonight? She wants to stay with me. Will I be able to get her?" Inu Yasha shrugged.
"Well, if you want to. it's her choice if she wants to go. I think it would be best for her anyway. She doesn't seem to have that happiness anymore," Inu Yasha turned to go when Tamahome spoke again.
"So, its okay?" asked Tamahome one last time.
"Yes, I said it before, didn't I?" He turned around, but Tamahome was already gone. Inu Yasha went back to the village and found Shika sitting in a tree. "Why are you up there all alone?" he asked.
"I want to be left alone for now, so leave me alone," Shika retorted and turned away from him.
"Well, I was just coming to say that you can leave if you want. I know you want to leave. You want to stay with. Him." She stood up to debate, but lost her balance and fell from the tree with a loud thud. She landed on her back. Inu Yasha picked her up and held her like a baby.
"Are you sure? I can leave?!" she asked with wide eyes, a smile slowly creeping onto her face.
"Yes. I wouldn't be saying this if it weren't true."
"Thank you Inu Yasha! You don't know how much this means to me." she sniffed as tears began to stream down her cheeks.
"Kaede. has found a spell. She says you can go back home if she finds the ingredients for it,"
"You're serious?" she said in surprise. "You're not kidding?" Inu Yasha shook his head. Shika hugged his neck and squealed with joy. "I will finally be able to get home and give the antidote to those bad guys so they won't bother Mommy again,"
"You can live with Tamahome until she get all the ingredients. Then, you'll be able to go back home." he put her down on the ground.
"Thank you Inu, Yasha. I take back what I said earlier. about acting like my father. The truth is, you're the only one who did seem like a father figure to me. Thank you so very much," Shika pulled out her flute and began to play a soft melody. She recalled the memory of Inu Yasha's smiling face as she played. He seems different every time we speak. He's sometimes nosey, caring, protective, and now, very tolerant. I wish I could know more about him and maybe be like him someday. Tamahome showed up soon after she finished.
"You ready, then?" he asked as he picked Shika up.
"Yes, I am," She turned to Inu Yasha. "Than you again for everything. Bye, for now! Just come over when the spell is completed," Then, Shika and Tamahome were gone. Inu Yasha sat in the tree thinking about what Shika had said about being a father.
A father. I'm not ready to be a father, but something about Shika is very familiar. It's like she knows something that I don't. I wish I could have the chance to get to know her more. She's very confusing. like Kagome. How come women have to be so difficult to figure out.
"Knock, Knock." Kagome tapped the tree. "Are you going to come down, Inu Yasha?" Inu Yasha looked down and Kagome stood looking up at him. He jumped down and landed right next to her. "I saw what you did. You did a good thing for Shika. I'm proud of you," she hugged him. This time though, he hugged her back. Kagome was surprised. "Inu Yasha?"
"Yes?"
"I love you, Inu Yasha," Kagome said as she buried her head in his chest. Inu Yasha looked down at her and smiled.
"I love you, too," he said as he kissed her head.
Meanwhile, Shika and Tamahome had just reached home.
"Okay then, let's start again! We're working on your people skills?"
"Yep. That was it." Tamahome said as she put her down.
"Alright then. Go outside and come in. You have to greet me, okay?" she sat down on a chair as Tamahome went outside and came back inside.
"Uh. Hi there?" he said to Shika. Shika sighed and rubbed her forehead.
"Okay, you say, 'Good Morning! Welcome to my house! I apologize for not being here on time, but please make yourselves comfortable here,"
"Wait. what if I'm home and people are coming?"
"Then, you say, 'Good Morning! Welcome to my home! Please make yourself comfortable,'"
"Alright then," he said as he went back outside. Shika was ready with her flute, incase he did it wrong again, but this time, he surprised her.
"Welcome to my house! Please make yourself comfortable! Enjoy your stay!" and he sat down next to Shika. "Hello, I am Tamahome," he held out his hand and Shika shook it slowly. Then, he kissed the back of her hand lightly.
"I am Shika. Pleased to make your acquaintance!"
"Oh, is that what I say when people introduce themselves to me?" Shika nodded. She could tell that he was taking an effort in trying to learn. She was happy that she got to spend this time with him before she left, for good. Tears began to escape from her eyes. She couldn't bear the thought of leaving, but it was right in front of her. Tamahome hugged her. She tried to hold them back, but they kept flooding her eyes.
"I don't wanna go home. not right now. but mama needs that antidote! She could have been eaten or killed by now! And everyone at school. what do they think of this incident? Do they miss me. or did they even notice. that I was gone?" Shika sobbed. Tamahome rocked her back and forth.
"It's alright. You just cry. I'm here now so you can cry all you want," he whispered in her ear. Shika took a deep, shaky breath.
"Someone's watching us. I shouldn't be crying," she sighed and wiped her tears away. "Okay, come out now. I didn't mean to start crying." she called out. Suddenly, Shippo popped out of a bush.
"You came back, Shika? I thought you came home?" he said in shock "Or did he kidnap you again?!" Tamahome went over to Shippo and looked down on him.
"Take a chill pill, small fry. She chose to come back. What are you gunna do? Tell your mommy?" Tamahome laughed. Shippo was obviously not amused.
"FOX FIRE!" he aimed at Tamahome who dodged the flame.
"You're too slow, small fry!" Tamahome teased as he jumped around.
Oh jeez. Boys will be boys. no matter how much you train them, or try to help them. They never learn their lesson. But, isn't that the cute thing about them? They give you sad puppy eyes when they're sorry, but sometimes, they do things that are unforgivable, but isn't that why you train them in the first place?
Shika ran outside to where the two were fighting and blew a very familiar sound, a shrill sound, into her flute. Both stopped immediately and tried to cover their ears the best they could. She didn't have to hold it for long because she could see them surrendering to the noise. She stopped, unaffected.
"Shika. I'd prefer you don't do that anymore. It hurt the first time, but it hurt a lot more the second time," Shippo wailed as he rubbed his ears and rolled around on the ground. She looked Tamahome, who was still standing, but swaying so much that he dropped to his knees.
"Yes, don't do that. You were at close range thins time. Last time it didn't hurt so much because we were farther away. Warn us if you're going to do that again." Shika laughed,
"You're such big babies! I didn't even blow that hard and you guys are rolling around on the floor? I never knew you guys were such wimps,"
"Who are you calling a wimp?! I AM NOT A WIMP!" Tamahome argued as soon as he heard the word 'wimp'.
"Oh yeah? The first day I stayed here, you went right back upstairs, trying to run away from me! Don't you say that you're not a wimp! You were afraid of little ol' me!"
"Key word is 'WERE'! That was before! I'm not a sissy,"
"You just admitted that you 'WERE'! At least I wasn't afraid of you! I was the one who chased after you after you tried to steal my bag, you BAKA!"
"Well, I wouldn't have stolen it if I knew what was inside it! You didn't bother to tell be that it was a stupid potion thing!" Shippo watched as the argument went back and forth.
Man, these guys have some issues! Why did Shika want to come back here in the first place?! They're blaming each other about what they did, in the past. This is very entertaining, but I think I should stop them before they kill my ears. They yell very loudly.
By then, Tamahome and Shika were in each other's faces trying to see who was more of a wimp. Shippo couldn't stop them. It just went on and on until they both went hoarse.
"I told you guys to stop, but you guys wouldn't listen," he said as he paced back and forth in front of them.
"Will you stop with the pacing, I am getting dizzy," said Tamahome, quietly because he didn't want to strain his voice too much. Then, a familiar tune began to play. It was Shika. She was playing her flute. Suddenly, a big ball of light surrounded her neck. When she stopped, she was also able to talk.
"I guess it's a good thing that I know how to play the flute, otherwise, I couldn't talk right now! I'd be whispering for a long time!" she snickered. Tamahome tried to speak, but his voice was still the same. He raised a brow and asked,
"Why am I still the same?"
"Oh, well, it only heals the person who plays the song. Since you can't play, I guess I can't help you, Tama-San." She laughed. Then he took the flute from her and began to blow fiercely into the hole at the bottom of the flute. "You're blowing in the wrong end!" She turned the flute around and pointed to the little hole. He began to blow again, but Shika stopped him. "You don't blow like that. You blow a bit across, not down," Tamahome followed her instructions and made a little sound. He smiled and began to fiddle with the different pitches. Shika grabbed the flute away from him.
"What was that for?" He asked, a little stunned.
"It will take you longer if you learn to play the flute. I think she wants you to rest and get better the old fashioned way," Shippo smirked, which made Tamahome get up and almost pummel Shippo into the ground. Fortunately, Shika was there to stop him, or it would have been very bad
"Take it easy, Tama-San. You don't want to hurt him." she said as she inched in between them. Shippo took a few steps back.
"I think I'll leave now. You guys don't really want me around, I guess," and he departed through the bushes from where he came. Shika frowned at Tamahome. You could have at least said bye," Tamahome shook his head.
"I can't talk, remember?" he said indelicately.
"No," she grumbled. "That's not what I meant! Why don't you listen?! Shippo is just a caring soul who's worried about me? Why can't you just accept that and thank him for caring?!"
"I care about you more," Tamahome said, as he started giving her sad puppy eyes as an apology. His ears began to droop also. Shika shook her head and smiled.
"You. you get jealous so easily! If someone tried to take your place, you growl at him! You don't really know their motives! Why don't you try to get to know Shippo?"
"I would," said Tamahome, "But I don't think the little furry fluff ball will let me near him, or his little village," He was trying to make excuses to end the conversation, but Shika insisted.
"I could take you there myself, if you really want?" Shika moved closer to him. She put her face close to his and looked deep into his dark blue eyes. "Please?" she asked one more time before she kissed him lightly on the lips. Finally, he looked away, defeated again.
"Fine, You win. I really don't want to, but if you say so. I guess I will," Shika smiled and grabbed his hand and put it on her face.
"Is this for me, or for your own good?"
"It's for me and you. I just really want you to myself," he whined.
"You're so cute when you do that!" Shika said as she put her free hand's index finger on his nose. "You remind me of my puppy dog back home. His name is Aura and he was a miniature doberman," Suddenly, they heard rustling again. Shika immediately got up and pointed into the bushes. "You! Come out now!" It was Inu Yasha and Kagome.
"I'm sorry for interrupting, but we came to see if you guys were okay," Kagome said as Inu Yasha looked around. Tamahome frowned and rolled his eyes.
"We're fine. What can we do for you?" Tamahome asked. Inu Yasha looked around and shifted his weight.
"We just came to visit. Shippo said you guys were fighting? You seem a little hoarse, Tamahome?" Kagome asked. Shika smacked her forehead and laughed.
"No! It was a funny argument! We weren't really arguing!" she laughed uneasily. Inu Yasha didn't look sure.
"Kagome, they have everything under control," he turned to Shika. "If you want to come back with us, you're welcome to," Kagome looked at Inu Yasha and climbed onto his back. She was silent. Shika smiled and answered,
"Well, I thought you might like to stay for a while?" She looked at Tamahome who looked confused. "You could stay for lunch? Or maybe you could stay for the night? We have enough room," Tamahome was slowly catching on to what Shika was doing.
"We have a spare bedroom, if you don't mind sharing it," He was trying to be polite, but the more he tried, the more he wanted to yell. Shika could see he was struggling.
"Tamahome, dear, shouldn't you go inside and fix up a little bit?" Tamahome was glad she had asked him to go, or he might have punched Inu Yasha or done something bad that Shika wouldn't have wanted him to do. He went to the cave and began to clear out the bedroom Shika was staying in. He moved her stuff inside his own room. He decided that his room wasn't clean, so he began to clean his room also.
Why is she inviting them to stay? I know this is probably a test of some sort, but I don't feel comfortable around Inu Yasha. Its like he wants to hunt me down and eat me. It that freaky look in his eye when he looks at me next to Shika. Man, I wish he wasn't here right now!
Meanwhile, Shika was outside talking to Kagome and Inu Yasha. Kagome was now sitting on the ground by Shika and Inu Yasha was up in a near by tree.
"He's a good boy, honestly! He's learned so much! I think he's come to like me staying with him, so that's why I wanted to come back here. I feel more at home here anyway. It's alright,"
"Shika. when you leave, do you think Tamahome will tell you something?" Shika looked at Kagome and stared for a moment.
"What would he want to tell me?" Shika was playing dumb. She knew what Kagome was talking about. The truth was that he had already told her and she wanted to keep it quiet.
"He seems very dedicated about this, don't you think?" Shika looked up at the cave and made an excuse.
"I think I'd better help Tamahome in there." she got up and walked to the cave.
"Inu Yasha. do you think she's hiding something from us?" He nodded and sighed.
"Getting to know him will only make going back to her time harder. She's getting too attached to him. She's doing this all to herself,"
"Maybe she really doesn't want to leave."
"She has no choice. Her mom is being held captive. She has to go back as soon as possible," Inu Yasha said. Tamahome came back to them and sat down and sighed.
"She told me to tell you that the rooms are almost ready, but you can come inside,"
"Alright. Let's go, Inu Yasha," she walked beside Tamahome. Tamahome looked into Kagome's eyes.
Kagome's eyes. they remind me of Shika's. But that couldn't be right. Shika has warm chocolate brown eyes. so does Kagome. Sometimes, Shika's eyes can be gray and cold. I wonder how she does that.
"Hello? Will you stop staring at Kagome like that?!" said Inu Yasha's voice behind him. Tamahome looked away quickly and jabbed his hands in his pockets.
"Inu Yasha, dear, don't be so harsh," she scolded on the way. When they reached the house, Shika was standing in the back, trying to tidy a vase. Kagome was surprised that they had such a cozy home.
"You have such a wonderful place here," Kagome said with delight. Inu Yasha inspected everything. He looked at the main room, which was decorated quite nicely. There was no furniture, but there were rugs. The kitchen wasn't very impressive. It had a small table and a stone counter top.
"What do you think, Inu Yasha?" asked Shika. He turned to her and nodded,
"It looks good." Shika smiled and nodded back.
"I think so, too. It could be much better, but Tamahome did most of it, so it really is his style,"
"Well, Tamahome, you have a great sense of style," Kagome laughed as she patted Tamahome on the back. "You did a good job with your house," Tamahome muttered,
"Thanks."
"Where are you going to stay, Shika?" Inu Yasha asked as he recalled what she had said. "You said you guys only had 2 rooms,"
"Oh, about that. I'll be staying with Tamahome in his room. I'm sorry, but you guys will have to stay together in one room, if that's okay with you?"
"Oh, yes, don't worry about us," giggled Kagome as she leaned her head on Inu Yasha's shoulder. "We'll be fine, really. We're just glad you asked us to stay with you,"
"Alright! We should be fine, then!" Shika looked at Tamahome who was very quiet, looking at Kagome. "Hey, are you hungry? I think we can go out and get something."
"A bit, but not much," answered Tamahome, who didn't take his eyes off Kagome.
"'Kay! I'll go get us something!" Shika said, not seeming to notice Tamahome's quietness. Inu Yasha stepped forward and put his hand on her shoulder.
"I'll help," Shika looked at him in surprise, but didn't mind having Inu Yasha come along with her. "Sure! Why not," was all she said. When they left, Kagome waved good bye and sat down on a rug. Tamahome didn't sit. He leaned against a nearby wall.
"So, Tamahome, dear, do you love Shika?" Tamahome couldn't believe his ears. He frowned and began to turn a bright shade of pink.
"Wha-what?! Why are you asking me that?!" he stuttered, but he couldn't hold his embarrassment in. "Okay. fine. What if I do?"
"If you love her, then you'll let her go," she said quietly, so quietly, in fact, that Tamahome almost couldn't hear it.
"I can let her go anytime. That's not a problem," he said slowly. He looked down to the ground and sighed.
"You knew that this would eventually happen. Why did you get attached to her? It will only hurt a lot more, you know," she asked, lightly.
"Yes, yes. I know, but I couldn't help getting attached. Aren't you attached?! I mean, she's been with you more than she's been with me," he said, trying to change the subject. Kagome nodded slowly.
"Of course I'm attached. She's my future daughter." she trailed off. Tamahome looked up in surprise and looked at Kagome, who had tears in her eyes. "Haven't you noticed? I know Inu Yasha hasn't, but I have this weird feeling. that she's mine, like I've known her for a long time." Kagome grabbed his tail. "You can't tell him. I'm sure he'll find out for himself,"
"Huh. Are you sure?" Tamahome said as he slid down the wall. Kagome nodded.
"The only way that she'd be demon. is if. her father. is." Tamahome knew what she was getting at. He crossed his arm across his chest and frowned.
"It's Inu Yasha," he finished for her.
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