Well, since everyone wanted a sequel to this thing, I decided to change this one-shot into a full out story. Happy everyone? Oh and by the way, this is a Inuyasha/Kagome fic. What else would I do?? This is, like, the best pair throughout the show. The first chapter may have been a bit shaky, but this one will straighten that out.
And starting out today, I am holding a contest. I have no title for the story, so I need YOU the reviewers to help me. And if you win, you get to choose from a list of prizes that will be at the end of this story. So remember to leave your suggestions in the review, and I'll pick a winner by, let's say, the fifth chapter. Got it?!
This story is to the song "Naked" by Avril Lavigne. I know you guys are probably like, NOOOO!!! But oh well, I promise, this is the second to last one….. Unless I hear a song that fit's the chapter. Hehehe.
Also if you want the song, leave your email address with the review too. Now, on with the fic.
Lyrics are in between these
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Naked
By: Minu
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I wake up in the morning
Put on my face
The one that's gonna get me
Through another day
******
Two years.
Two years since Kagome died. And it has been a living hell.
The Shikon no Tama still hasn't been completed, since they were missing their shard detector. Sure, that got some, but not as many as they could before. Besides, everyone's fighting spirits has dimmed.
Shippou grew up more. Now instead of coming to everyone's calves, he came up past their knees. Before he would be happy that he's grown, but now he doesn't care. The usually animated spirit in him is gone. His eyes are now a dull green, and his mouth set in a straight line.
Sango's appearance did not change, but her personality did. Now her life consisted of just fighting youkai's and finding shards, and that was it.
Miroku gave up his lecherous ways and stopped asking women to bear his child. The kaazana in his hand grew larger over the years and now covered his whole palm. His mission to kill Naraku was becoming harder and harder for the man made his appearances scarcer.
The worst off was Inuyasha. He closed himself off from everyone and only talked when concerning the shards. He usually resided in his tree, and comes down to eat once in a while. His face still stayed in the youthful form, but his once beautiful golden eyes were gone. Now they were tired and sad, almost ready to spill tears at any moment.
The sun was shining bright this day, casting its warm rays throughout the country. The forest was alive with the animals rustling around, doing their daily routines. The villagers, unbeknownst to the Inu-tachi's feelings, were talking loudly and laughing through their chores. The wind blew gently in the air, wrapping itself around a white-haired hanyou.
Inuyasha sat high in the branch, watching over the villagers. The wind played with his hair, manipulating with the strands. It curled in the air around him, flicking pieces across his eyes. His clawed hand pushed them back with a grunt, but it was no use.
Today was the anniversary of Kagome's death. Today he would go to her grave alone and place flowers before her after burning incense for her. Then he would travel through the well to her time and do the same there.
Her mother wanted Kagome to be buried in the Sengoku Jidai because she knew that was Kagome's true home, no matter what she said or did. So in their times al they did was put a nice marble plaque next to jii-chan's.
Her plaque was a beautiful pale rose color with roses engraved around her name. And on it described some of Kagome's life and major accomplishments.
On this day the remaining family members would walk to the grave and give a brief story of what's been happening. Souta would cry for his oneechan, then her mother would break down, holding onto him for dear life. She's already lost her father and daughter, she didn't want to lose her only son.
And Inuyasha would stand over them, watching them like a hawk. He would make a vow not to cry, but then it would be broken and he would cry out all of his sorrows and anger.
His Kagome. He always told himself it was him that caused Kagome's death, but the others would hear none of that. They told them Kagome death was her choice, she knew what would happen if she used her mystical miko powers and she chose that path herself. But Inuyasha didn't care, he should have never said what he said.
And with that last thought, he gave a howl to the skies; his voice full of losing his love, and her not knowing that he did love her.
******
Doesn't really matter
How I feel inside
'Cause life is like a game sometimes
******
Her eyes opened and the first thing she saw was smoke. No, not smoke but… mist? She blinked her eyes several times and sat up, pressing the palms of her hands to her eyes.
'Where am I?'
She removed her hands and absorbed her surroundings. Everything was gray and bleak. Mist covered the ground, standing up at least two feet. It was cold in this area, and goosebumps scattered across her arms. Unconsciously, she wrapped her arms around herself and shivered. This place was so creepy.
A figure emerged in front of her and she gave a sigh of relief. She didn't feel comfortable all alone here. Of course, if this person wanted to cut her head off too, she definitely wouldn't feel comfortable at all.
The figure was dressed in a black cloak, it's cape billowing around its feet. Across his collarbones was a type of gold belt, engraved with unknown symbols. As he got closer to her she noticed that it looked more like he glided to her than walk. The hood shaded his eyes and the only thing visible was his mouth.
When Kagome got a closer look at the figure, she gave a gasp of surprise and fright. The mouth was tinted blue and the skin on the chin was tight on the bone, translucent with the veins bulging. It held a scythe in its hands, the blade gleaming on the point.
She swallowed the lump in her throat and was ready to flee when hundreds of the cloaked man surrounded her in a circle. They multiplied and closed her in, obscuring her view of anything outside them. She closed her eyes and screamed, the sound lost into an echo.
"Higurashi Kagome, your soul has been lost for two years now and we apologize for our mistake."
'Apologize?!? Mistake?!? Hold up…'
"When you died, you died at the age of seventeen. Our records show that you were not suppose to die so young. As a matter of fact, you were not to die for a long time."
A moment of silence. She let this all sink in and a vein popped on her head. She jumped a bit and accusingly pointed a finger at the speaker. "Wait a minute. You mean to tell me, that I am supposed to be living now? YOU BASTARDS KILLED ME?!?!?"
"Higurashi-san, please calm down. We do realize the extent of our mistake, but if you would just wait a moment-"
"LIKE HELL I WILL!!! I'VE BEEN DEAD FOR TWO MINUTES AND YOU BASTARDS JUST COME OUT OF NOWHERE SAYING 'OOPS WE MADE A MISTAKE' FUCK THAT SHIT, I'M GETTING OUT OF HERE!!!"
"Higurashi-san! If you do not calm yourself right now, I will you and make sure you go through hell twice!!!"
The spirits voice reverberated throughout the dimension and stopped Kagome from lashing out again. She snapped her mouth shut and backed down and away from the thing.
"First off, you have not been dead for just two minutes, you have been dead for two years. And we are willing to make up for that mistake. But if you keep snapping like this, we'll take it all back and just finish you off. Got it?"
Kagome gave a sharp nod and clapped her hands in front of her face while bowing her head.
"Gomen nasai. I did not mean to snap like that. I'm just a little stressed. It's not everyday I get killed."
"Good, now we will give you your life back. But remember this warning: If you die again, you will not come back."
Kagome dropped her hands and gave the spirit a smile, "Hai, I got it. I'll be careful this time."
And with that said the figures closed in on Kagome, their blue mouths curved into grins; they were completely silent but the way they stood there focusing on Kagome, she was starting to regret this decision.
Her eyes widened and she tried to find an escape. She was afraid that they were going to attack when they pointed their scythes toward her. All at once they came at her.
And then there was darkness.
~~~~~~
Inuyasha walked up the steps to the cemetery, a huge bouquet of wild flowers in his hands. His steps were slowed and pained as he reached the top. He slowly proceeded to Kagome's grave site and knelt down to his knees. After laying the wild flowers down, he lit the incense and let the aroma drift to his nose.
He stayed in that position for a while and just stared at the stone slab. A tear fell down his cheek and he bent his head forward so his bangs covered his eyes. He gave a small cough to clear his throat.
"Hey… it's me, Inuyasha."
And with those words out the tears came down faster, dropping onto the dirt ground. His hands grasped the dirt below him and his claws dug small trenches in the soil and the tears fell onto his hands.
"You should be happy, the kitsune has grown a lot… you would have loved to see him grow, and his magic is a bit stronger too."
His voice started to grow husky as he suppressed the sobs. "Sango and Miroku still haven't confessed their love for each other, those idiots. They miss all the signs they give each other. And the bouzu even stopped groping other ladies. Amazing…h-huh?"
A sob escaped his lips as he crumbled down in front of the grave.
"Kagome…h-how could you leave me? You were suppose to stay here with me forever. Then we would get mated, and have our own pups. Two boys and one girl; the girl would l-look exactly like y-you…"
His shoulders started to shake as his heart wrenched in his chest. His gold eyes closed as he tried to remember his Kagome.
_____Flashback_____
The whole Inu-tachi was walking through a huge field of wildflowers, following the direction where people said there was a demon with 'extraordinary' powers. Inuyasha led the front, behind was Sango and Miroku spaced a good distance apart considering the fact that Miroku had a red handprint on his face, and last was Kagome with Shippou on her shoulder trying to catch butterflies.
Miroku was complaining, saying that they needed a break and that this was as good a place as any.
Inuyasha gave his traditional, "Feh," and jumped into a tree that was in the middle of the field.
Sango laid Hiraikotsu on the soft grass and leaned against it with Kirara on her stomach, it's tails twitching back and forth. Miroku sat cross legged with his staff leaning against his shoulder, his eyes closed as if asleep. Kagome sat at the base of the tree with Shippou trying to make a necklace of flowers.
Kagome let a content sigh out and leaned her head against the tree. Shippou grabbed any wildflower in sight and strung them together, trying to make the necklace for Kagome. When he finished, he stood in her lap and tried to place it around her neck. It was too small and he grunted in disappointment. Kagome just smiled and placed the wreath atop her head and smiled.
"Arigato Gouzaimasu Shippou-chan. It's very beautiful."
Shippou gave her a toothy grin and wrapped his arms around her neck for a hug. Kagome hugged him back and patted his back.
Inuyasha was staring at the two the whole time and gave a snort at the pathetic exchange. He turned his attention straight ahead to watch if any demons were going to come and attack. From the corner of his eyes he say Kagome kiss Shippou's head and he just nuzzled her cheek. At this angle, she almost looked like his mother, and it was she who was kissing a chibi Inuyasha.
A wave of nostalgia filled him and his eyes softened at the memory. He tucked his arm in the sleeves of his kimono. He felt that someone was looking at him and turned his head downward.
Kagome was staring up at him, a small sad smile on her face. Her eyes showed that she knew he was sad, and that she would do anything to comfort him; if he wanted her too.
He snorted and snapped his gaze back forward. But before he put the scowl on his face, he smiled also. He knew Kagome would always be there for him.
And he would never forget that.
******
But then you came around me
The walls just disappeared
Nothing to surround me
And keep me from my fears
******
_____End Flashback_____
He took advantage of her on that. She was always there to help him or hold him when he was in pain. She would walk around the world for him twice and still have a smile on her face. Because she loved him.
And he just crushed her love. He took advantage of that and left with Kikyo.
Sometimes he wished a lightning bolt would come down and hit him dead on. But he had no such luck. He was stuck here to suffer at what he did.
'You could go back to Kikyo'
His head shot up at that thought. How could he even think that? He doesn't love Kikyo anymore. He once loved her when she was her old self. But this other Kikyo, the one filled with hatred and wanted to kill him, was not his Kikyo. She wasn't even here now to help him. She mysteriously 'disappeared' when Kagome came through the well.
It didn't matter. His Kikyo died decades ago, with his love for her. Now he just loves Kagome, KA-GO-ME.
He laughed at that. This first time they met. He called her everything but her name, and she grew so frustrated she pronounced every syllable.
He wouldn't hear her voice ever again. He won't hear her laugh, cry, shout yell, or sit him.
He couldn't take it anymore. He needed his Kagome back. And he will get her back. The Shikon no Tama. When they get all the pieces, he'll have her back. Sure it was selfish, but she died for unselfish reasons, right? So it should balance out.
With that new goal he stood up and bowed in front of the grave. He touched his lips with his hand and pressed it against the ground where she laid.
"We'll be together soon. One way or another, I'll get you back."
And with that said, he walked to get the rest of the group to find the shards.
******
I'm unprotected
See how I've opened up
Oh, you've made me trust
******
She opened her eyes a second time and regretted that decision. She was surrounded by dirt and it was suffocating her. Her arms try to move but the were to tightly packed in the dirt.
'I can't breathe.'
She wiggled her arms back and forth trying to get some space to move. Her fingers started to push up ward (or at least what she thought was upward) and dug. Her nose started to itch from the heavy smell and she held in a sneeze.
'I can't breathe.'
She opened her eyes a second time and regretted that decision. She was surrounded by dirt and it was suffocating her. Her arms try to move but the were to tightly packed in the dirt.
'I can't breathe.'
She wiggled her arms back and forth trying to get some space to move. Her fingers started to push up ward (or at least what she thought was upward) and dug. Her nose started to itch from the heavy smell and she held in a sneeze.
'I can't breathe.'
When her finger punctured the ground and the wind circled around it, she cried in joy. She was almost free, all she had left to do was push the dirt aside and then she's alive. So with the strength of ten Kagome's she clawed maniacally at the dirt and punched both fists into the air. A cold breeze welcomed her face and she drank it in greedily.
After a few minutes of working her upper body trying to pull her legs out, she emerged from her little hole. She threw her arms in the air and gave a cry of joy to the sky.
"I'm free!"
She brought her arms down and examined her hands. When she saw them, she winced. They were covered in dirt and bruised beyond belief. Cuts dotted it here and there, but other than that she was fine.
The wind blew again and ruffled her clothes. Looking down, she noticed she was wearing a miko's clothes; the same as Kikyo's.
Her head looked at the village ahead of her and she smiled again in joy. The village was bustling with adults and children in the streets and she couldn't help but run down the stairs to be a part of the scene. She stopped dead halfway there and looked at herself. Not exactly the best way to enter.
So instead, she sought out Kaede's hut to look for everyone. She couldn't wait to see them! But as she walked to the hut, she overheard two villagers talking.
"Hey, did you hear about the demon's group?"
'Demon's group? They must mean Inuyasha!' thought Kagome.
"Yeah, they left towards the west today to find more shards. About time; I didn't like the way that hanyou looked at me…."
Kagome walked away from the two men towards the west. She needed to find them and look at their faces herself. But she couldn't help her heart from throbbing so loudly.
'What if everyone has already forgotten me again? And what if Inuyasha is with Kikyo and they didn't need me? I wouldn't be able to stand that… but I still must see everyone again! I won't stop until I see if Shippou has grown, or if Miroku and Sango are together, or if Inuyasha misses me a tiny bit. Minna, I'm coming for you!'
She pumped her fist in the air and gave a small shout. A few villagers saw her but she ignored them and bounded west.
******
You see right through me
And I can't hide
I'm naked
Around you
And it feels so right
******
Inuyasha led the group on a dirt road to wherever. Rumors said that a man possessed a type of jewel and has been rampaging the country side, destroying houses and villages. So they followed the direction they pointed and headed off.
It was still mid morning and they already had the village in sight. No one complained for a break, so they made good time.
He turned his head and saw everyone either had their head down or was staring blankly ahead; Even Kirara was in a depressed mood. He knew why, searching the shards was not normal anymore without her. But that will change soon.
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By the time the village was reached, it was nightfall and they were all dead on their feet. But here came the tricky part. Getting clues or information from the villagers about the mysterious person. Fun.
Sango headed to the town square with Kirara in her arms to find anything from the ladies still hanging around. Miroku went inside the bar with Shippou on his shoulder to talk the drunks into slipping info. And Inuyasha jumped onto a roof of a hut and listened for anyone one saying the words 'shard' or 'attacks'.
His ears twitched at every sound made and his shoulder were tense, he could of sworn he heard a few crack and pops when he turned slightly.
'If Kagome was here, she would have stayed with you and kept you company.'
His frown grew deeper as that passed his mind. It was true, she would have done that. And she will do that again soon, and this time, he won't take advantage of her. He'll make sure every moment he spends with her, he'll never let her out of his sight.
******
I'm trying to remember
Why I was afraid
To be myself and let the
Covers fall away
******
Miroku stepped out of the bar just as Sango was walking back to where the met before taking off. Inuyasha jumped down to see what they got.
Miroku cleared his throat. "The bartender said that they haven't had any visitors left, so that means the thing is still heading towards here. We came here at a good time, we can catch it before it destroys. I also got us a room to stay in. It's only one, but it's pretty big and already comes with a few futons."
Inuyasha just nodded and followed the three inside. The sun was already set and nightfall approached like a wave. Shippou yawned from his perch and Inuyasha felt a bit guilty. Maybe he pushed them too hard today; He'll take that into consideration tomorrow.
After making more arrangements they settled in the room, their futons at each corner of the room.
******
I guess I never had someone like you
To help me, to help me fit
In my skin
******
The other's fell asleep quickly, but Inuyasha couldn't sleep. His mind was thinking that if he did get the whole Shikon no Tama, would bringing Kagome back purify it or taint it?
It didn't matter to him. He'd do whatever to get her back.
His ears twitched as he heard something in the distance. Whatever it was, it was big and moving fast.
Just as he sat up to warn the other's a loud thundering sound erupted through the silence. That woke the other's and they prepared their weapons to attack.
They ran through the inn and out the door only to see the youkai that was attacking and eating a few kids in the village. That got Sango and Miroku going into battle, but Inuyasha just pulled Tetsusaiga out of its sheath and gave a toothy smirk.
It was about time he got to kill something.
~~~~~~
Kagome trudged through the forest and grunted in pain. She had been walking since she got out of that damned hole and she was hungry, tired and dirty. She wanted to stop and rest, but her will wouldn't let her give up.
A root was in front of her path, but she didn't notice it and tripped. She used her hands to take the blunt of the fall, but it didn't work well with hers. A shriek escaped from her lips and she just laid there on her stomach, catching her breathe.
She flipped onto her back to look at the setting sun. It streaked the sky with colors of pink and orange mingling with the light blues of the day. She yawned and wished she could last out here as along as Inuyasha.
She got up to her feet and walked down the path again, pumping her fist again in the air. It only made it up to her neck and flopped back down like a fish.
"I'm coming for you."
Ten minutes later…
Kagome dipped her feet into the cool river, the water rippling around her ankles. She gave a relaxing sigh and dipped her hand with her feet. She rubbed them as gently as possible to get the dirt off and succeeded on getting most of it off.
She pulled them out and shook them dry. The water sparkled against the sunlight and her eyes smiled at the colors. The sun was falling fast and she saw a village really close to here. So, she'd stay the night and start the search again tomorrow.
The wind blew in her direction and her body trembled at it. Her eyes darted back and forth; she felt a youkai was nearby.
Her thoughts were confirmed as a cloud of dust rushed past her and headed straight for the village. She stood out of the water, slipped her socks and shoes on and followed the youkai to the village.
******
I never felt like this before
I'm naked
Around you
Does it show?
You see right through me
And I can't hide
I'm naked
Around you
And it feels so right
******
~~~~~~
She arrived at the village and gasped. Houses were ripped from the ground and thrown around. Blood covered the ground and her socks were stained with it; it pooled around her. Legs and arms peeked from underneath the splintered wood, and she had to use all her will power from throwing up at the sight of a baby with its head cracked wide open.
Her heart reached out to all the deaths here and she swore here and now that she would kill the demon.
It stood in the town square, swinging it's long arms. She took a bow and plucked the string.
'Still good.'
She grabbed a quiver of arrows and set it on her back. After checking her supplies, she ran as fast as she could to the beast and noticed it was ready to squash a small little boy.
******
I'm naked
Oh oh yeah
Does it show?
Yeah, I'm naked
Oh oh, yeah yeah
******
She gritted her teeth and yelled, "HEY YOU UGLY YOUKAI!!! WHY DON'T YOU PICK ON SOMEONE YOUR OWN SIZE, HUH?!?!"
The thing didn't even flinch and raised its arm to squash the cowering kid.
"OH FINE, PICK ON THE KID, I KNOW THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE POWER TO TAKE ON A REAL CHALLENGE YOU WUSS!!"
Well, that did it.
The youkai turned on her and launched itself at her. She gave a small scream and ran away from the kid. The demon followed her and raised its arm ready to attack.
******
I'm so naked around you
And I can't hide
You're gonna (you're gonna) see right through, baby
you're gonna see right through,
******
Kagome strung the bow with an arrow and closed her eyes. Her miko powers emerged and caused the bow to glow; but it didn't glow its usual purple-pink. It glowed a bright white color and seemed to emanate heat from it.
She released the arrow and it sailed through the air and hit the target in the eye. The second it touched, the demon disintegrated into dust and scattered across the horizon. She knew the shards were in its eyes so she aimed for the weak point.
Walking across the square, she picked up the five shards left from the demon and purified them. After finishing, she was out of breathe and ready to go to sleep.
"Kagome?" She looked up and saw Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, and Shippou gawking at her.
She smiled sheepishly at them and laid a hand on her stomach.
"Is it really you?"
"Hai."
Tears filled Shippou's eyes as he was ready to launch himself at her. A grumble was heard through the silence and Kagome blushed red.
"Minna, I'm really hungry." And with that, she fainted.
******
i'm so naked around you,
and I can't hide,
you're gonna see right through, baby
******
And that is chapter two!!! *Whew* that was hard. But I finished!!! Go me, Go me. Here are the list of prizes:
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This story is to the song "Naked" by Avril Lavigne. I know you guys are probably like, NOOOO!!! But oh well, I promise, this is the second to last one….. Unless I hear a song that fit's the chapter. Hehehe.
Also if you want the song, leave your email address with the review too. Now, on with the fic.
Lyrics are in between these
******
******
Naked
By: Minu
******
I wake up in the morning
Put on my face
The one that's gonna get me
Through another day
******
Two years.
Two years since Kagome died. And it has been a living hell.
The Shikon no Tama still hasn't been completed, since they were missing their shard detector. Sure, that got some, but not as many as they could before. Besides, everyone's fighting spirits has dimmed.
Shippou grew up more. Now instead of coming to everyone's calves, he came up past their knees. Before he would be happy that he's grown, but now he doesn't care. The usually animated spirit in him is gone. His eyes are now a dull green, and his mouth set in a straight line.
Sango's appearance did not change, but her personality did. Now her life consisted of just fighting youkai's and finding shards, and that was it.
Miroku gave up his lecherous ways and stopped asking women to bear his child. The kaazana in his hand grew larger over the years and now covered his whole palm. His mission to kill Naraku was becoming harder and harder for the man made his appearances scarcer.
The worst off was Inuyasha. He closed himself off from everyone and only talked when concerning the shards. He usually resided in his tree, and comes down to eat once in a while. His face still stayed in the youthful form, but his once beautiful golden eyes were gone. Now they were tired and sad, almost ready to spill tears at any moment.
The sun was shining bright this day, casting its warm rays throughout the country. The forest was alive with the animals rustling around, doing their daily routines. The villagers, unbeknownst to the Inu-tachi's feelings, were talking loudly and laughing through their chores. The wind blew gently in the air, wrapping itself around a white-haired hanyou.
Inuyasha sat high in the branch, watching over the villagers. The wind played with his hair, manipulating with the strands. It curled in the air around him, flicking pieces across his eyes. His clawed hand pushed them back with a grunt, but it was no use.
Today was the anniversary of Kagome's death. Today he would go to her grave alone and place flowers before her after burning incense for her. Then he would travel through the well to her time and do the same there.
Her mother wanted Kagome to be buried in the Sengoku Jidai because she knew that was Kagome's true home, no matter what she said or did. So in their times al they did was put a nice marble plaque next to jii-chan's.
Her plaque was a beautiful pale rose color with roses engraved around her name. And on it described some of Kagome's life and major accomplishments.
On this day the remaining family members would walk to the grave and give a brief story of what's been happening. Souta would cry for his oneechan, then her mother would break down, holding onto him for dear life. She's already lost her father and daughter, she didn't want to lose her only son.
And Inuyasha would stand over them, watching them like a hawk. He would make a vow not to cry, but then it would be broken and he would cry out all of his sorrows and anger.
His Kagome. He always told himself it was him that caused Kagome's death, but the others would hear none of that. They told them Kagome death was her choice, she knew what would happen if she used her mystical miko powers and she chose that path herself. But Inuyasha didn't care, he should have never said what he said.
And with that last thought, he gave a howl to the skies; his voice full of losing his love, and her not knowing that he did love her.
******
Doesn't really matter
How I feel inside
'Cause life is like a game sometimes
******
Her eyes opened and the first thing she saw was smoke. No, not smoke but… mist? She blinked her eyes several times and sat up, pressing the palms of her hands to her eyes.
'Where am I?'
She removed her hands and absorbed her surroundings. Everything was gray and bleak. Mist covered the ground, standing up at least two feet. It was cold in this area, and goosebumps scattered across her arms. Unconsciously, she wrapped her arms around herself and shivered. This place was so creepy.
A figure emerged in front of her and she gave a sigh of relief. She didn't feel comfortable all alone here. Of course, if this person wanted to cut her head off too, she definitely wouldn't feel comfortable at all.
The figure was dressed in a black cloak, it's cape billowing around its feet. Across his collarbones was a type of gold belt, engraved with unknown symbols. As he got closer to her she noticed that it looked more like he glided to her than walk. The hood shaded his eyes and the only thing visible was his mouth.
When Kagome got a closer look at the figure, she gave a gasp of surprise and fright. The mouth was tinted blue and the skin on the chin was tight on the bone, translucent with the veins bulging. It held a scythe in its hands, the blade gleaming on the point.
She swallowed the lump in her throat and was ready to flee when hundreds of the cloaked man surrounded her in a circle. They multiplied and closed her in, obscuring her view of anything outside them. She closed her eyes and screamed, the sound lost into an echo.
"Higurashi Kagome, your soul has been lost for two years now and we apologize for our mistake."
'Apologize?!? Mistake?!? Hold up…'
"When you died, you died at the age of seventeen. Our records show that you were not suppose to die so young. As a matter of fact, you were not to die for a long time."
A moment of silence. She let this all sink in and a vein popped on her head. She jumped a bit and accusingly pointed a finger at the speaker. "Wait a minute. You mean to tell me, that I am supposed to be living now? YOU BASTARDS KILLED ME?!?!?"
"Higurashi-san, please calm down. We do realize the extent of our mistake, but if you would just wait a moment-"
"LIKE HELL I WILL!!! I'VE BEEN DEAD FOR TWO MINUTES AND YOU BASTARDS JUST COME OUT OF NOWHERE SAYING 'OOPS WE MADE A MISTAKE' FUCK THAT SHIT, I'M GETTING OUT OF HERE!!!"
"Higurashi-san! If you do not calm yourself right now, I will you and make sure you go through hell twice!!!"
The spirits voice reverberated throughout the dimension and stopped Kagome from lashing out again. She snapped her mouth shut and backed down and away from the thing.
"First off, you have not been dead for just two minutes, you have been dead for two years. And we are willing to make up for that mistake. But if you keep snapping like this, we'll take it all back and just finish you off. Got it?"
Kagome gave a sharp nod and clapped her hands in front of her face while bowing her head.
"Gomen nasai. I did not mean to snap like that. I'm just a little stressed. It's not everyday I get killed."
"Good, now we will give you your life back. But remember this warning: If you die again, you will not come back."
Kagome dropped her hands and gave the spirit a smile, "Hai, I got it. I'll be careful this time."
And with that said the figures closed in on Kagome, their blue mouths curved into grins; they were completely silent but the way they stood there focusing on Kagome, she was starting to regret this decision.
Her eyes widened and she tried to find an escape. She was afraid that they were going to attack when they pointed their scythes toward her. All at once they came at her.
And then there was darkness.
~~~~~~
Inuyasha walked up the steps to the cemetery, a huge bouquet of wild flowers in his hands. His steps were slowed and pained as he reached the top. He slowly proceeded to Kagome's grave site and knelt down to his knees. After laying the wild flowers down, he lit the incense and let the aroma drift to his nose.
He stayed in that position for a while and just stared at the stone slab. A tear fell down his cheek and he bent his head forward so his bangs covered his eyes. He gave a small cough to clear his throat.
"Hey… it's me, Inuyasha."
And with those words out the tears came down faster, dropping onto the dirt ground. His hands grasped the dirt below him and his claws dug small trenches in the soil and the tears fell onto his hands.
"You should be happy, the kitsune has grown a lot… you would have loved to see him grow, and his magic is a bit stronger too."
His voice started to grow husky as he suppressed the sobs. "Sango and Miroku still haven't confessed their love for each other, those idiots. They miss all the signs they give each other. And the bouzu even stopped groping other ladies. Amazing…h-huh?"
A sob escaped his lips as he crumbled down in front of the grave.
"Kagome…h-how could you leave me? You were suppose to stay here with me forever. Then we would get mated, and have our own pups. Two boys and one girl; the girl would l-look exactly like y-you…"
His shoulders started to shake as his heart wrenched in his chest. His gold eyes closed as he tried to remember his Kagome.
_____Flashback_____
The whole Inu-tachi was walking through a huge field of wildflowers, following the direction where people said there was a demon with 'extraordinary' powers. Inuyasha led the front, behind was Sango and Miroku spaced a good distance apart considering the fact that Miroku had a red handprint on his face, and last was Kagome with Shippou on her shoulder trying to catch butterflies.
Miroku was complaining, saying that they needed a break and that this was as good a place as any.
Inuyasha gave his traditional, "Feh," and jumped into a tree that was in the middle of the field.
Sango laid Hiraikotsu on the soft grass and leaned against it with Kirara on her stomach, it's tails twitching back and forth. Miroku sat cross legged with his staff leaning against his shoulder, his eyes closed as if asleep. Kagome sat at the base of the tree with Shippou trying to make a necklace of flowers.
Kagome let a content sigh out and leaned her head against the tree. Shippou grabbed any wildflower in sight and strung them together, trying to make the necklace for Kagome. When he finished, he stood in her lap and tried to place it around her neck. It was too small and he grunted in disappointment. Kagome just smiled and placed the wreath atop her head and smiled.
"Arigato Gouzaimasu Shippou-chan. It's very beautiful."
Shippou gave her a toothy grin and wrapped his arms around her neck for a hug. Kagome hugged him back and patted his back.
Inuyasha was staring at the two the whole time and gave a snort at the pathetic exchange. He turned his attention straight ahead to watch if any demons were going to come and attack. From the corner of his eyes he say Kagome kiss Shippou's head and he just nuzzled her cheek. At this angle, she almost looked like his mother, and it was she who was kissing a chibi Inuyasha.
A wave of nostalgia filled him and his eyes softened at the memory. He tucked his arm in the sleeves of his kimono. He felt that someone was looking at him and turned his head downward.
Kagome was staring up at him, a small sad smile on her face. Her eyes showed that she knew he was sad, and that she would do anything to comfort him; if he wanted her too.
He snorted and snapped his gaze back forward. But before he put the scowl on his face, he smiled also. He knew Kagome would always be there for him.
And he would never forget that.
******
But then you came around me
The walls just disappeared
Nothing to surround me
And keep me from my fears
******
_____End Flashback_____
He took advantage of her on that. She was always there to help him or hold him when he was in pain. She would walk around the world for him twice and still have a smile on her face. Because she loved him.
And he just crushed her love. He took advantage of that and left with Kikyo.
Sometimes he wished a lightning bolt would come down and hit him dead on. But he had no such luck. He was stuck here to suffer at what he did.
'You could go back to Kikyo'
His head shot up at that thought. How could he even think that? He doesn't love Kikyo anymore. He once loved her when she was her old self. But this other Kikyo, the one filled with hatred and wanted to kill him, was not his Kikyo. She wasn't even here now to help him. She mysteriously 'disappeared' when Kagome came through the well.
It didn't matter. His Kikyo died decades ago, with his love for her. Now he just loves Kagome, KA-GO-ME.
He laughed at that. This first time they met. He called her everything but her name, and she grew so frustrated she pronounced every syllable.
He wouldn't hear her voice ever again. He won't hear her laugh, cry, shout yell, or sit him.
He couldn't take it anymore. He needed his Kagome back. And he will get her back. The Shikon no Tama. When they get all the pieces, he'll have her back. Sure it was selfish, but she died for unselfish reasons, right? So it should balance out.
With that new goal he stood up and bowed in front of the grave. He touched his lips with his hand and pressed it against the ground where she laid.
"We'll be together soon. One way or another, I'll get you back."
And with that said, he walked to get the rest of the group to find the shards.
******
I'm unprotected
See how I've opened up
Oh, you've made me trust
******
She opened her eyes a second time and regretted that decision. She was surrounded by dirt and it was suffocating her. Her arms try to move but the were to tightly packed in the dirt.
'I can't breathe.'
She wiggled her arms back and forth trying to get some space to move. Her fingers started to push up ward (or at least what she thought was upward) and dug. Her nose started to itch from the heavy smell and she held in a sneeze.
'I can't breathe.'
She opened her eyes a second time and regretted that decision. She was surrounded by dirt and it was suffocating her. Her arms try to move but the were to tightly packed in the dirt.
'I can't breathe.'
She wiggled her arms back and forth trying to get some space to move. Her fingers started to push up ward (or at least what she thought was upward) and dug. Her nose started to itch from the heavy smell and she held in a sneeze.
'I can't breathe.'
When her finger punctured the ground and the wind circled around it, she cried in joy. She was almost free, all she had left to do was push the dirt aside and then she's alive. So with the strength of ten Kagome's she clawed maniacally at the dirt and punched both fists into the air. A cold breeze welcomed her face and she drank it in greedily.
After a few minutes of working her upper body trying to pull her legs out, she emerged from her little hole. She threw her arms in the air and gave a cry of joy to the sky.
"I'm free!"
She brought her arms down and examined her hands. When she saw them, she winced. They were covered in dirt and bruised beyond belief. Cuts dotted it here and there, but other than that she was fine.
The wind blew again and ruffled her clothes. Looking down, she noticed she was wearing a miko's clothes; the same as Kikyo's.
Her head looked at the village ahead of her and she smiled again in joy. The village was bustling with adults and children in the streets and she couldn't help but run down the stairs to be a part of the scene. She stopped dead halfway there and looked at herself. Not exactly the best way to enter.
So instead, she sought out Kaede's hut to look for everyone. She couldn't wait to see them! But as she walked to the hut, she overheard two villagers talking.
"Hey, did you hear about the demon's group?"
'Demon's group? They must mean Inuyasha!' thought Kagome.
"Yeah, they left towards the west today to find more shards. About time; I didn't like the way that hanyou looked at me…."
Kagome walked away from the two men towards the west. She needed to find them and look at their faces herself. But she couldn't help her heart from throbbing so loudly.
'What if everyone has already forgotten me again? And what if Inuyasha is with Kikyo and they didn't need me? I wouldn't be able to stand that… but I still must see everyone again! I won't stop until I see if Shippou has grown, or if Miroku and Sango are together, or if Inuyasha misses me a tiny bit. Minna, I'm coming for you!'
She pumped her fist in the air and gave a small shout. A few villagers saw her but she ignored them and bounded west.
******
You see right through me
And I can't hide
I'm naked
Around you
And it feels so right
******
Inuyasha led the group on a dirt road to wherever. Rumors said that a man possessed a type of jewel and has been rampaging the country side, destroying houses and villages. So they followed the direction they pointed and headed off.
It was still mid morning and they already had the village in sight. No one complained for a break, so they made good time.
He turned his head and saw everyone either had their head down or was staring blankly ahead; Even Kirara was in a depressed mood. He knew why, searching the shards was not normal anymore without her. But that will change soon.
~~~~~~
By the time the village was reached, it was nightfall and they were all dead on their feet. But here came the tricky part. Getting clues or information from the villagers about the mysterious person. Fun.
Sango headed to the town square with Kirara in her arms to find anything from the ladies still hanging around. Miroku went inside the bar with Shippou on his shoulder to talk the drunks into slipping info. And Inuyasha jumped onto a roof of a hut and listened for anyone one saying the words 'shard' or 'attacks'.
His ears twitched at every sound made and his shoulder were tense, he could of sworn he heard a few crack and pops when he turned slightly.
'If Kagome was here, she would have stayed with you and kept you company.'
His frown grew deeper as that passed his mind. It was true, she would have done that. And she will do that again soon, and this time, he won't take advantage of her. He'll make sure every moment he spends with her, he'll never let her out of his sight.
******
I'm trying to remember
Why I was afraid
To be myself and let the
Covers fall away
******
Miroku stepped out of the bar just as Sango was walking back to where the met before taking off. Inuyasha jumped down to see what they got.
Miroku cleared his throat. "The bartender said that they haven't had any visitors left, so that means the thing is still heading towards here. We came here at a good time, we can catch it before it destroys. I also got us a room to stay in. It's only one, but it's pretty big and already comes with a few futons."
Inuyasha just nodded and followed the three inside. The sun was already set and nightfall approached like a wave. Shippou yawned from his perch and Inuyasha felt a bit guilty. Maybe he pushed them too hard today; He'll take that into consideration tomorrow.
After making more arrangements they settled in the room, their futons at each corner of the room.
******
I guess I never had someone like you
To help me, to help me fit
In my skin
******
The other's fell asleep quickly, but Inuyasha couldn't sleep. His mind was thinking that if he did get the whole Shikon no Tama, would bringing Kagome back purify it or taint it?
It didn't matter to him. He'd do whatever to get her back.
His ears twitched as he heard something in the distance. Whatever it was, it was big and moving fast.
Just as he sat up to warn the other's a loud thundering sound erupted through the silence. That woke the other's and they prepared their weapons to attack.
They ran through the inn and out the door only to see the youkai that was attacking and eating a few kids in the village. That got Sango and Miroku going into battle, but Inuyasha just pulled Tetsusaiga out of its sheath and gave a toothy smirk.
It was about time he got to kill something.
~~~~~~
Kagome trudged through the forest and grunted in pain. She had been walking since she got out of that damned hole and she was hungry, tired and dirty. She wanted to stop and rest, but her will wouldn't let her give up.
A root was in front of her path, but she didn't notice it and tripped. She used her hands to take the blunt of the fall, but it didn't work well with hers. A shriek escaped from her lips and she just laid there on her stomach, catching her breathe.
She flipped onto her back to look at the setting sun. It streaked the sky with colors of pink and orange mingling with the light blues of the day. She yawned and wished she could last out here as along as Inuyasha.
She got up to her feet and walked down the path again, pumping her fist again in the air. It only made it up to her neck and flopped back down like a fish.
"I'm coming for you."
Ten minutes later…
Kagome dipped her feet into the cool river, the water rippling around her ankles. She gave a relaxing sigh and dipped her hand with her feet. She rubbed them as gently as possible to get the dirt off and succeeded on getting most of it off.
She pulled them out and shook them dry. The water sparkled against the sunlight and her eyes smiled at the colors. The sun was falling fast and she saw a village really close to here. So, she'd stay the night and start the search again tomorrow.
The wind blew in her direction and her body trembled at it. Her eyes darted back and forth; she felt a youkai was nearby.
Her thoughts were confirmed as a cloud of dust rushed past her and headed straight for the village. She stood out of the water, slipped her socks and shoes on and followed the youkai to the village.
******
I never felt like this before
I'm naked
Around you
Does it show?
You see right through me
And I can't hide
I'm naked
Around you
And it feels so right
******
~~~~~~
She arrived at the village and gasped. Houses were ripped from the ground and thrown around. Blood covered the ground and her socks were stained with it; it pooled around her. Legs and arms peeked from underneath the splintered wood, and she had to use all her will power from throwing up at the sight of a baby with its head cracked wide open.
Her heart reached out to all the deaths here and she swore here and now that she would kill the demon.
It stood in the town square, swinging it's long arms. She took a bow and plucked the string.
'Still good.'
She grabbed a quiver of arrows and set it on her back. After checking her supplies, she ran as fast as she could to the beast and noticed it was ready to squash a small little boy.
******
I'm naked
Oh oh yeah
Does it show?
Yeah, I'm naked
Oh oh, yeah yeah
******
She gritted her teeth and yelled, "HEY YOU UGLY YOUKAI!!! WHY DON'T YOU PICK ON SOMEONE YOUR OWN SIZE, HUH?!?!"
The thing didn't even flinch and raised its arm to squash the cowering kid.
"OH FINE, PICK ON THE KID, I KNOW THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE POWER TO TAKE ON A REAL CHALLENGE YOU WUSS!!"
Well, that did it.
The youkai turned on her and launched itself at her. She gave a small scream and ran away from the kid. The demon followed her and raised its arm ready to attack.
******
I'm so naked around you
And I can't hide
You're gonna (you're gonna) see right through, baby
you're gonna see right through,
******
Kagome strung the bow with an arrow and closed her eyes. Her miko powers emerged and caused the bow to glow; but it didn't glow its usual purple-pink. It glowed a bright white color and seemed to emanate heat from it.
She released the arrow and it sailed through the air and hit the target in the eye. The second it touched, the demon disintegrated into dust and scattered across the horizon. She knew the shards were in its eyes so she aimed for the weak point.
Walking across the square, she picked up the five shards left from the demon and purified them. After finishing, she was out of breathe and ready to go to sleep.
"Kagome?" She looked up and saw Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, and Shippou gawking at her.
She smiled sheepishly at them and laid a hand on her stomach.
"Is it really you?"
"Hai."
Tears filled Shippou's eyes as he was ready to launch himself at her. A grumble was heard through the silence and Kagome blushed red.
"Minna, I'm really hungry." And with that, she fainted.
******
i'm so naked around you,
and I can't hide,
you're gonna see right through, baby
******
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