(:Disclaimer:) I do not own Inu Yasha. He owns me.
(:A.N:) Hiya everyone, I am sorry if that last chapter seemed short, I was in a hurry because I had to go to school. Anyways, I figure I'll squeeze in one more chapter before I leave tomorrow, just 'cause I'm nice. Anyways, I hope you enjoy chapter twenty-one, and after this chapter the story really will be over 30,000 words long! Yaay!
Haunting Me in Dreams
Chapter Tewnty-One : Warning
By : Feng Shui Goddess
Later that day, Sango and I prepaired for our journey to find Kyozame. The day was hot, and the humidity made my hair stick to my forehead and neck. Sango was busy running around, trying to get last minute things for our trip. She had a large bag full of all sorts of things; clothes, money, foods, and healing herbs. "Oi, Sango San, hurry up," I said, tired of waiting. "Sorry, I'll be done in just a few minutes, I promise," the girl said, running around like a mouse whose tail was on fire. I walked over to a nearby tree, and leaned back on it. My wounds were basically healed, but they still hurt quite a bit. I still had scars on my neck from Kyozame's claws, and the gash across my chest had not healed completely. Still, I wasn't about to let that stop me from getting back the Shikon no Tama, which was rightfully mine, no matter what anyone said. After all, I had gone through quite some trouble to get it, and Kyozame didn't do shit to get it. I sighed, deciding it was best not to worry about those things at the given moment. Sango finally approached me with a smile on her face. "Sorry it took so long, let's go, Inu Yasha."
We began to travel East, which was the direction where Kyozame was origionally travelling and where his scent was the strongest. I had no idea where he would be, so I kept my eyes open for any sign of him. Sango was her optomistic self as usual, smiling as we walked and humming mindless melodies to herself. "So, Inu Yasha... What are you going to do after we kill Kyozame?" she asked. "I'm not sure... I suppose... I'll just live life as it comes. I don't like having things to do all the time... I like living with freedom." I didn't want to tell her about getting my revenge, about the Shikon no Tama... I really didn't want to tell her much about myself at all. I guess that I wasn't that type of person to just open up to someone I didn't know. Some people find it easier to talk to people that they hardly know... But that wasn't how I was. Living in such a judgemental world, I sometimes found it hard to trust anyone, except for my close friends and family... "That's good... I'm actually a bit envious, lot's of people would do anything to live a life of freedom. But I've decided to stay a taijiya, because most people in my family are... It's sort of a tradition..." I nodded, "that's cool. I don't have much of a family left, though." I really didn't mean to say what I did, but the words just sort of leaked out of me. Of course it was true, but I didn't need anyone else to feel sympathedic towards me, especially a woman. "I'm sorry, Inu Yasha. I didn--" I cut her off, "don't worry about it, it's nothing. Just forget I ever said that..." I mentally slapped myself for seemingly over reacting, another thing I did not intend to do. I decided that since words weren't coming out of my mouth right, I would stay quiet for a little while.
Our journey continued in silence for quite a while, and we just walked and enjoyed the scenery. An occasional comment would come from our mouths sometimes, but other than that, the only sound to be heard was the wind rustling leaves on trees. The sky was glowing a bright orange tint as the sun slowly set, making darkness envelope the scenery. Sango let out a muffled yawn, trying to hide it from me. "Tired?" I asked. Sango shook her head, "no, of course not. The sun is just starting to set." I sighed, "whatever you say. I could of sworn I heard you yawn." Just as I said that, another yawn escaped her mouth, this one noticably louder. I laughed at the human girl, and she whapped me on the arm. "Ouch, that realllly hurt, Sango San!" I said, mockingly. This time she punched me in the chest right where my wound was, making me wince in pain, "hey! That's where my wound is!" She scratched her head, "sorry, guess I forgot." It was fun arguing with Sango in a weird way, so I didn't give up just then. "Forgot?!" I yelled, "how could you forget?! You wouldin't even let me stand up for what seemed like forever, and now you just suddenly forgot?!" She laughed, "well, I don't know. Maybe, maybe not." I sighed, "stupid girl." She whapped me again for that, "I am not stupid, Inu Yasha!" I laughed, "I was only kidding. God, can't you even take a joke, girl?"
Later that night, Sango and I found a place to rest for the night. It was on the outskirts of some old town neither of us knew. Sango pulled out a large blanket from her bag, and layed down. "Where are you going to sleep, Inu Yasha?" she asked. "In a tree somewhere..." I said, sighing. "A tree? That's not a good place to sleep." she said, lecturing me. "Well it's a fine place to sleep for me, so get over it," I said with a hint of anger in my voice. "Okay, you're right. Sorry." I sighed and went up high into a nearby tree. "Oyasumi, Inu Yasha!" Sango called from the ground. "Oyasumi," I said to the girl, not quite as enthusiastically as she had said it to me. I closed my eyes and was fast asleep.
~*Dream*~
I awoke to find a strange place that I had never seen before. I was alone, but yet I felt as if someone where close to me. A large lake was in front of me, fireflies flying about the surface. Some would say that this place was a lonely place, but I did not feel that way. Huge trees shot up from the ground, reaching up as high as I could see. Somehow this place seemed kind of familiar, like I had been there before, even though I knew I hadn't. I decided to venture into the forest, not knowing what else to do. The forest was so rich and full of life, and the scent was overpowering yet gentle. Every so often I would pass a human wandering around the area, but it was as if thay couldin't see me, and they paid me no attention. I finally reached an area that stood out to me; a large tree with vines creeping up the surface. I slowly walked around the tree, fearing that I would see something. I finally noticed something odd about the tree; there was a demon pinned to it. One that looked, and smelled, exactly like me. I shivered at the sight. He had an arrow stuck in his chest, which concealed some kind of magical power. I approached the 'me' pinned onto the tree, and placed my hand on his shoulder. His eyes slowly opened, revealing an anger filled glare. "Kikyo..." he growled, not looking at me. "Of course I'm not Kikyo, stupid. You mistake me for that wench?" He looked at me with a very confused expression, "you're me... Aren't you?" I nodded, "yeah, I think I am. Name's Inu Yasha." He sighed, "same. You're me as a little kid, huh?" I growled, "I am NOT a little kid! So don't call me one!" He laughed, an almost sad laugh, "yeah, you're definately me. You're after the Shikon no Tama, aren't you?" I nodded, "yeah, to get revenge for Mother's death." He sighed, "It's worthless. If you don't turn back, that wench, Kikyo, she'll
put you under the enchantment that I'm under right now. It's not worth it." I shook my head, "you're wrong, Inu Yasha. It is worth it, because I promised her I would." He laughed, "you're not noble, don't act like it. Someday you'll figure out that it's not worth it, not at all. Aww, hell, you won't listen to me. You don't listen to anyone." I smirked, "got that right. And I won't mess up like you did. You'll see, I'm strong. I'll win, even though you couldin't." He nodded, "sure, kid. It's you're life, so screw it up as bad as you want. But don't say I didn't warn ya."
(:A.N:) There, this chapter was a little longer than usual. I hope you didn't think the dream was weird or anything, I actually think it's kinda cool in a way. Oh well. I'll write more when I return. In the mean time, I have a new fic, 'And They Say it Was My Fault,' and I think you'll like it. It's about Inu Yasha's reaction to Kagome's death. ^ ^ well, I'm no good at summaries, but I'm sure you'll like it if you enjoy this story. Thank you for reading and please please please review!! -Mae-
(:A.N:) Hiya everyone, I am sorry if that last chapter seemed short, I was in a hurry because I had to go to school. Anyways, I figure I'll squeeze in one more chapter before I leave tomorrow, just 'cause I'm nice. Anyways, I hope you enjoy chapter twenty-one, and after this chapter the story really will be over 30,000 words long! Yaay!
Haunting Me in Dreams
Chapter Tewnty-One : Warning
By : Feng Shui Goddess
Later that day, Sango and I prepaired for our journey to find Kyozame. The day was hot, and the humidity made my hair stick to my forehead and neck. Sango was busy running around, trying to get last minute things for our trip. She had a large bag full of all sorts of things; clothes, money, foods, and healing herbs. "Oi, Sango San, hurry up," I said, tired of waiting. "Sorry, I'll be done in just a few minutes, I promise," the girl said, running around like a mouse whose tail was on fire. I walked over to a nearby tree, and leaned back on it. My wounds were basically healed, but they still hurt quite a bit. I still had scars on my neck from Kyozame's claws, and the gash across my chest had not healed completely. Still, I wasn't about to let that stop me from getting back the Shikon no Tama, which was rightfully mine, no matter what anyone said. After all, I had gone through quite some trouble to get it, and Kyozame didn't do shit to get it. I sighed, deciding it was best not to worry about those things at the given moment. Sango finally approached me with a smile on her face. "Sorry it took so long, let's go, Inu Yasha."
We began to travel East, which was the direction where Kyozame was origionally travelling and where his scent was the strongest. I had no idea where he would be, so I kept my eyes open for any sign of him. Sango was her optomistic self as usual, smiling as we walked and humming mindless melodies to herself. "So, Inu Yasha... What are you going to do after we kill Kyozame?" she asked. "I'm not sure... I suppose... I'll just live life as it comes. I don't like having things to do all the time... I like living with freedom." I didn't want to tell her about getting my revenge, about the Shikon no Tama... I really didn't want to tell her much about myself at all. I guess that I wasn't that type of person to just open up to someone I didn't know. Some people find it easier to talk to people that they hardly know... But that wasn't how I was. Living in such a judgemental world, I sometimes found it hard to trust anyone, except for my close friends and family... "That's good... I'm actually a bit envious, lot's of people would do anything to live a life of freedom. But I've decided to stay a taijiya, because most people in my family are... It's sort of a tradition..." I nodded, "that's cool. I don't have much of a family left, though." I really didn't mean to say what I did, but the words just sort of leaked out of me. Of course it was true, but I didn't need anyone else to feel sympathedic towards me, especially a woman. "I'm sorry, Inu Yasha. I didn--" I cut her off, "don't worry about it, it's nothing. Just forget I ever said that..." I mentally slapped myself for seemingly over reacting, another thing I did not intend to do. I decided that since words weren't coming out of my mouth right, I would stay quiet for a little while.
Our journey continued in silence for quite a while, and we just walked and enjoyed the scenery. An occasional comment would come from our mouths sometimes, but other than that, the only sound to be heard was the wind rustling leaves on trees. The sky was glowing a bright orange tint as the sun slowly set, making darkness envelope the scenery. Sango let out a muffled yawn, trying to hide it from me. "Tired?" I asked. Sango shook her head, "no, of course not. The sun is just starting to set." I sighed, "whatever you say. I could of sworn I heard you yawn." Just as I said that, another yawn escaped her mouth, this one noticably louder. I laughed at the human girl, and she whapped me on the arm. "Ouch, that realllly hurt, Sango San!" I said, mockingly. This time she punched me in the chest right where my wound was, making me wince in pain, "hey! That's where my wound is!" She scratched her head, "sorry, guess I forgot." It was fun arguing with Sango in a weird way, so I didn't give up just then. "Forgot?!" I yelled, "how could you forget?! You wouldin't even let me stand up for what seemed like forever, and now you just suddenly forgot?!" She laughed, "well, I don't know. Maybe, maybe not." I sighed, "stupid girl." She whapped me again for that, "I am not stupid, Inu Yasha!" I laughed, "I was only kidding. God, can't you even take a joke, girl?"
Later that night, Sango and I found a place to rest for the night. It was on the outskirts of some old town neither of us knew. Sango pulled out a large blanket from her bag, and layed down. "Where are you going to sleep, Inu Yasha?" she asked. "In a tree somewhere..." I said, sighing. "A tree? That's not a good place to sleep." she said, lecturing me. "Well it's a fine place to sleep for me, so get over it," I said with a hint of anger in my voice. "Okay, you're right. Sorry." I sighed and went up high into a nearby tree. "Oyasumi, Inu Yasha!" Sango called from the ground. "Oyasumi," I said to the girl, not quite as enthusiastically as she had said it to me. I closed my eyes and was fast asleep.
~*Dream*~
I awoke to find a strange place that I had never seen before. I was alone, but yet I felt as if someone where close to me. A large lake was in front of me, fireflies flying about the surface. Some would say that this place was a lonely place, but I did not feel that way. Huge trees shot up from the ground, reaching up as high as I could see. Somehow this place seemed kind of familiar, like I had been there before, even though I knew I hadn't. I decided to venture into the forest, not knowing what else to do. The forest was so rich and full of life, and the scent was overpowering yet gentle. Every so often I would pass a human wandering around the area, but it was as if thay couldin't see me, and they paid me no attention. I finally reached an area that stood out to me; a large tree with vines creeping up the surface. I slowly walked around the tree, fearing that I would see something. I finally noticed something odd about the tree; there was a demon pinned to it. One that looked, and smelled, exactly like me. I shivered at the sight. He had an arrow stuck in his chest, which concealed some kind of magical power. I approached the 'me' pinned onto the tree, and placed my hand on his shoulder. His eyes slowly opened, revealing an anger filled glare. "Kikyo..." he growled, not looking at me. "Of course I'm not Kikyo, stupid. You mistake me for that wench?" He looked at me with a very confused expression, "you're me... Aren't you?" I nodded, "yeah, I think I am. Name's Inu Yasha." He sighed, "same. You're me as a little kid, huh?" I growled, "I am NOT a little kid! So don't call me one!" He laughed, an almost sad laugh, "yeah, you're definately me. You're after the Shikon no Tama, aren't you?" I nodded, "yeah, to get revenge for Mother's death." He sighed, "It's worthless. If you don't turn back, that wench, Kikyo, she'll
put you under the enchantment that I'm under right now. It's not worth it." I shook my head, "you're wrong, Inu Yasha. It is worth it, because I promised her I would." He laughed, "you're not noble, don't act like it. Someday you'll figure out that it's not worth it, not at all. Aww, hell, you won't listen to me. You don't listen to anyone." I smirked, "got that right. And I won't mess up like you did. You'll see, I'm strong. I'll win, even though you couldin't." He nodded, "sure, kid. It's you're life, so screw it up as bad as you want. But don't say I didn't warn ya."
(:A.N:) There, this chapter was a little longer than usual. I hope you didn't think the dream was weird or anything, I actually think it's kinda cool in a way. Oh well. I'll write more when I return. In the mean time, I have a new fic, 'And They Say it Was My Fault,' and I think you'll like it. It's about Inu Yasha's reaction to Kagome's death. ^ ^ well, I'm no good at summaries, but I'm sure you'll like it if you enjoy this story. Thank you for reading and please please please review!! -Mae-