Some Toys Shouldn't Be Played With
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha or any other characters involved
Chapter 4
~The Problem~
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As Kirara lands heavily in front of Kaede's hut I can feel the trembling of her exhausted muscles against my knees and hear her trying to take breath into her labored lungs. Miroku and I barely get everyone off her back before she transforms back into her cute kitten self and falls limply to the ground at our feet. Sango leans carefully over with the aid of Miroku and gently lifts the weary demon to her chest with her one free arm.
Shippou had revived sometime during the flight to the village and is now rushing into the hut calling the old miko's name. As the rest of us approach the door I can hear an answering voice to Shippou's pleas and I breathe a sigh of relief because I know soon with Kaede's help this latest nightmare will be over.
When we enter the hut I wait for Miroku to settle Sango and Kirara by the fire before taking my place next to them, carefully cradling the transformed Inu Yasha to my hopeful heart. Tears somehow continue to fall from my eyes as I look down at the lifeless doll in my arms.
I think Kaede senses my need to try and get my emotions back together as I sit and weep before coming to look at me. Instead she busies herself with the others and begins to ask them questions in a kind and concerned voice. I am very grateful for her consideration as I feel the comfortable atmosphere begin to take effect on my worn out soul and body. As I sit before the warming fire I begin to let the soothing smell of healing herbs and the soft sound of voices wash over me and I feel myself drift off to an exhausted sleep.
As I start to come back to myself I can hear the sounds of gentle snoring as my mind tries to register what has happened and where I am. By opening my eyes I can see a fire blazing a little to my left. A figure sits quietly before it and looks to be stirring something in a little pot over the flames.
I try to use my hands to raise myself into a sitting position but as I begin to unlock my sore muscles I feel something slip from my unclenching hands. I quickly tighten my hold upon the object and as I run my fingers lightly over its surface, memories suddenly come crashing back into my mind as I feel the soft fabric of the doll I know I am holding.
Kaede quickly rushes to my side as she hears a cry escape my lips and I can feel the pressure of her hand as it softly strokes my hair. I can hear her whispering encouragement as I clutch the doll even tighter to my chest.
Soon I am settled down enough that I can sit and accept a cup of herbal drink, than Kaede and I begin to discuss the options that lay before us. Kaede believes that the spell will wear off in time now that the creator is dead. I try to explain to her the power of the magic that had surrounded Inu Yasha at the time of his transformation, but she stands firm on her course of reckoning.
I let my objections die upon my lips as I realize that I would be arguing with the single person that probably has the most knowledge of what is going on in this age. I smile and nod my head in understanding to her wisdom and experience. She in turns smiles back.
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AN: Awe, now to the fun time ^_______________________________________^ Thanks everyone for hanging in there and keeping up with the story. As the fun begins the chapters will be getting longer. I'm sorry I've stretched this out so much but I wanted everyone to realize how important the first part of this adventure is. Updating will take place sometime this week ^.^
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu Yasha or any other characters involved
Chapter 4
~The Problem~
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
As Kirara lands heavily in front of Kaede's hut I can feel the trembling of her exhausted muscles against my knees and hear her trying to take breath into her labored lungs. Miroku and I barely get everyone off her back before she transforms back into her cute kitten self and falls limply to the ground at our feet. Sango leans carefully over with the aid of Miroku and gently lifts the weary demon to her chest with her one free arm.
Shippou had revived sometime during the flight to the village and is now rushing into the hut calling the old miko's name. As the rest of us approach the door I can hear an answering voice to Shippou's pleas and I breathe a sigh of relief because I know soon with Kaede's help this latest nightmare will be over.
When we enter the hut I wait for Miroku to settle Sango and Kirara by the fire before taking my place next to them, carefully cradling the transformed Inu Yasha to my hopeful heart. Tears somehow continue to fall from my eyes as I look down at the lifeless doll in my arms.
I think Kaede senses my need to try and get my emotions back together as I sit and weep before coming to look at me. Instead she busies herself with the others and begins to ask them questions in a kind and concerned voice. I am very grateful for her consideration as I feel the comfortable atmosphere begin to take effect on my worn out soul and body. As I sit before the warming fire I begin to let the soothing smell of healing herbs and the soft sound of voices wash over me and I feel myself drift off to an exhausted sleep.
As I start to come back to myself I can hear the sounds of gentle snoring as my mind tries to register what has happened and where I am. By opening my eyes I can see a fire blazing a little to my left. A figure sits quietly before it and looks to be stirring something in a little pot over the flames.
I try to use my hands to raise myself into a sitting position but as I begin to unlock my sore muscles I feel something slip from my unclenching hands. I quickly tighten my hold upon the object and as I run my fingers lightly over its surface, memories suddenly come crashing back into my mind as I feel the soft fabric of the doll I know I am holding.
Kaede quickly rushes to my side as she hears a cry escape my lips and I can feel the pressure of her hand as it softly strokes my hair. I can hear her whispering encouragement as I clutch the doll even tighter to my chest.
Soon I am settled down enough that I can sit and accept a cup of herbal drink, than Kaede and I begin to discuss the options that lay before us. Kaede believes that the spell will wear off in time now that the creator is dead. I try to explain to her the power of the magic that had surrounded Inu Yasha at the time of his transformation, but she stands firm on her course of reckoning.
I let my objections die upon my lips as I realize that I would be arguing with the single person that probably has the most knowledge of what is going on in this age. I smile and nod my head in understanding to her wisdom and experience. She in turns smiles back.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
AN: Awe, now to the fun time ^_______________________________________^ Thanks everyone for hanging in there and keeping up with the story. As the fun begins the chapters will be getting longer. I'm sorry I've stretched this out so much but I wanted everyone to realize how important the first part of this adventure is. Updating will take place sometime this week ^.^