author:chibighost
title: Fukai Mori
disclaimer: characters in Inuyasha don't belong to me. I merely write for my own enjoyment and others who wish to read my fics.
Domo! -blushes so red that it's scary, and believe me, when I turn red, I mean bright, lobster red- You guys are so nice! It really helped me feel better, I've been kind'a depressed lately. I've been snapping at my friends lately, even though I don't mean it and it made me feel really bad about myself [I think that was because I've been getting B's on all of my tests, grrr...], but...never mind about that. -tears up- i love you people! Anyway, about the story...I just checked [well, I should of checked before I wrote the story, but I'm such a lazy butt] and I noticed how many Inuyasha fics there are with the title "Fukai Mori". Gomen to all those authors before me--I didn't realize it, so I might be changing the title, not sure yet. The reason I decided to call this story "Fukai Mori" was because I found it easy to write while listening to the song.
Kiznaro: thanks! I thought it was Buyo, but I wasn't quite sure
pnut: -grins- you sound a bit like my friend Yaya, [go read her fics, she's lilchibifirefly] she always bursts and goes, "EVIL!". And don't worry, you'll find out...soon. thank you for reviewing both chapters
Angel-Fergie: -huge smile- I'm so glad that you're interested. [breath in, breath out ^-~] yes, let us damn homework together! -strikes an over-dramatic pose- ok, forget about that...I'll just stick to writing
^-^Miko^-^: hey, what more can I say to a review like that? I will do!
Slycat: arigato for your suggestion, and you're definitely right. I do have a tendency to write lengthy and verbose paragraphs, so thanks for reminding me. Believe me, last year it was a lot worse.
GeshronTyler: domo arigato for your review! I agree, I've been seeing an increased number of those fics. Some of the authors are really talented and I love to read and learn from them, but some [very few, mind you]...well...they're so similar...
Ame Tenshi: -grins and scarlets- you people are so nice...it makes me feel bad...-wails-
[these are my little comments]
words italicized are thoughts
-these represent the actions of yours truly-
[-:-^-:-]any paragraph/section between two of these is and italicized is a flashback[-:-^-:-]
Fukai Mori : Chapter Three
"What happened to me?" He asked, turning beseeching eyes to Kagome.
Unexpectedly, the girl hesitated. She turned her eyes to ground, as if afraid to meet his gaze, and attempted to gather her courage. Then, in a confused tone, she asked, "You mean you...you don't normally look like this?"
Inuyasha looked rather disgusted for a moment. "Nani? Me? Look like this? You must be kidin'!"
The young priestess didn't answer, but merely frowned thoughtfully, wrinkling her forehead in her concentration.
The thief's expression changed from aggravation to outright rage. "So you weren't the one who made me into, what did you say that guy with the same name as me was?"
"He was a hanyou," answered Kagome curtly.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes dismissively, "Right, whatever. Like I could care less about what he was." He pointedly ignored the girl's annoyed glare. "No, duh, I don't normally look like this! I look like…like...a freak! Normally, I look...NORMAL! And you call white hair, dog ears, claws, and fangs, NORMAL!?"
"No, I call them characteristics of someone who's a hanyou," corrected Miss Higurashi.
"Welll, sorry if I don't agree with you stupid, but I call a person who looks the way I do right now a FREAK! I'll see it again, baka, normally, I look normal, and does this strike you the least bit as 'normal'?!?" The hanyou pointed furiously at a certain pair of fuzzy [kawaii!] white ears sitting on the top his head to reinforce this statement.
To his annoyance, the stupid wench actually snorted. "It's normal for a hanyou, like I said before," she stated stubbornly.
"And am I a hanyou? Do I look like a hanyou to you? Do you think I am a hanyou?"
"Of course."
"Ok, lemme tell you something, you stupid girl. DEMONS ARE NOT REAL. I think it's obvious that someone has a mental problem here."
"I do not have a mental problem!"
"Well, if ya ask me, you do!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!"
"Do not, do not, do not, do not!"
"Do too, do too, do too, do too!"
"Do not, to the googolplex power!"
"Do too, to the...to the...trillionth power!"
"Hah!" Kagome grinned triumphantly. "A googolplex is more than a trillion!"
The glare that the dog demon sent her was enough to freeze the surface of the sun and all the rest of the stars in the universe thrice over. "So what if I haven't had as much school as you have? Ya don't have to rub it in!"
The girl's smile suddenly faded. "Look Inu-kun, I think we're acting really childish here--"
"More you than me," growled the bandit.
Kagome sent him a chilling glance and continued as if she hadn't been interrupted, "--and I think I should explain to you what I think." She cleared her throat dramatically, waiting for him to make some acidic remark. He didn't. Therefore, Kagome spoke, assuming that "dog boy" was listening. "I think...well...since you don't seem to remember anything, and you say that you normally don't look like this...well, I'm not sure about that, but I'm guessing that...well, I'm pretty sure that--"
Inuyasha suddenly cut in, "Just get on with it, wench. I haven't got all day." [or rather, night]
The priestess pointedly ignored him. "--it means that you've been reincarnated." Kagome glanced toward the hanyou. He was turned to her, a look of complete and utter bewilderment etched on his face.
Suddenly, without warning, Inuyasha burst out laughing, managing to gasp out between fits, "That's the--", laughter, "--stupidest thing I've--", more helpless laughter, "--ever--", laughter so hard that he nearly fell over, "--heard! It's so stupid! Who ever heard of reincarnation! Haha!" To Kagome's great annoyance, dog boy doubled over with laughter, clutching his stomach.
"Why--you--! I--!" Kagome stamped her foot impatiently, biting her bottom lip to keep the tears from spilling. That Inuyasha! He'll never change, even if he's reincarnated a thousands times, not that he deserves it! Ooo! He makes me so mad! Glaring daggers at him, the girl instinctively yelled, "SIT!"
Unfortunately for Kagome, she failed to remember that this Inuyasha didn't have a rosary around his neck. Therefore, she could yell "sit" as many times as she desired, but it wouldn't produce the satisfying result of seeing the dog demon's face firmly planted in dirt.
But...she was lucky. The ferocity of her order had shocked the poor bandit so much that he had choked in mid-giggle, quickly sat down, and gazed at her in astonishment--reduced to a state of utter obliviousness.
Kagome looked down. Inuyasha looked up. Kagome looked down. Inuyasha looked up. Kagome looked down. Inuyasha looked up. They stared at each other, and the priestess hurriedly turned away, blushing furiously.
Something in his eyes... She thought, placing a hand on her cheek and wincing at how hot it was.
At the same time Kagome looked away, Inuyasha did so too, his face burning scarlet. Goddamn her eyes, he complained miserably to himself, goddamn Kami for giving her eyes like that...
Neither moved for the longest time; the tension made the room feel stiff. Finally, the teenage priestess cleared her throat. "Well, I'm guessing that you don't have anywhere to stay, so you can live here for the time being. There's an extra bedroom that you can use..."
Behind her, the thief had come to his senses and Kagome could almost feel him glaring haughtily at her back, or least she heard the haughtiness in his voice. "I never asked to stay here, wrench. I don't need any help. I can make it on my own. I'm leavin' this dump and taking that jewel with me," he proclaimed, although made no move to leave.
"Hmph. Yeah right." Kagome snorted, then added, softer, thinking of all the times that he had saved her life while they were in the feudal era." But everyone needs some help in their life. You can't always depend on yourself...I mean, I would be dead if it weren't for..."
This time it was the bandit's turn to snort. "Riiight," he drawled, but with hardly any argument left in his voice, it seemed he was thinking it over. "Fine," Inuyasha stated, as if he were making some grand decision, "I'll stay in here. And be damn glad that I'm honoring you with my presence."
Kagome turned and a wicked grin suddenly spread across her face, causing Inuyasha to instinctively back up a couple steps, to try to get away from what the priestess was about to say--it was obviously going to be something unpleasant for his health. "Oh don't think you're getting it so cheap, Inuyasha! You're paying rent, you know!"
"Nani!? What dy'a mean!?"
The girl pointed an accusing finger at him. "Nope, you're working for it! For waking me up tonight, you have to do my chores for a week. Also, you'll help Grandpa out while you're living here, that'll be your rent."
"De--demo--!"
"No buts Inuyasha! You're working, and that's it! Also, if you steal, or break one single thing of Grandpa's...I'll...!"
"Huh? What? Chew my ear off?" Finished the dog-eared demon, snorting.
"Well, no...you can find out for yourself...although, I heard that he still has a few...oh warding spells left on some of them that would burn your face off..." Kagome answered innocently.
The thief snorted again. "Why would I care? I bet I could beat up your old Grandpa any time I wanted to. What do you think these are for anyway?" Grinning deviously, Inuyasha placed a claw near Kagome's throat.
The girl sent him a chilling glance that would have frozen the very flames of the inferno. "You wouldn't dare, Inuyasha."
Damn it, the thief thought in amazement--but was careful not to show betray any emotion besides the malicious grin that brought a glint to his golden eyes--what's this girl made of? I put a claw under her neck and she doesn't flinch! Doesn't she know I can kill with these claws with one swipe? Sheesh, the wrench takes all the fun out of the whole thing! Then, the hanyou came up with the best idea, and a slow smile spread across his face.
Kagome took one look at the dog demon; saw a dangerous flicker in his eyes, the grin creeping, and began back away. Inuyasha, however, had other plans. One hand snaked out to grab her by the hand, pulling her to him; the other slipped around her waist, leaving her no chance of escape. The thief gently tilted her chin upward with his free hand until her violet eyes met his, and the hanyou knew that she was trapped with one glance of his golden pools. Slowly, he inched his face closer to hers, until Kagome could feel his hot breath on her lips.
One part of her urged her to run, but the other part was enjoying this, frozen by his golden gaze. Inuyasha gradually closed the distance between them, until finally, the young woman could feel the light graze of his lips on hers. Involuntarily, a shiver ran through Kagome's body and her eyes closed.
Inuyasha suddenly pulled away, turning from her, his shoulders shaking violently. The bewildered priestess stared at his back, reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder in concern. "Inu--Inuyasha? Are...are you ok?"
The hanyou's shoulders only shook harder. Finally, Inuyasha couldn't take it any more, he burst out laughing. "Kami! You should'a seen the look on your face! Hahaha! It was--haha--so funny! I swear I'm going to kill myself--hahaha--laughing! So priceless! Kami that was--" the thief laughed so hard he began choking, pounding his fist on the wooden floor until he accidentally punched a giant hole in it and fell through, still laughing his furry ears off...
Kagome first felt her cheeks burn up, flushing with anger. "INUYASHA, you bastard! I'm going to KILL you!"
---
Inuyasha grumbled as he pounded the last nail in place. It wasn't fair. So what if he made fun of her? Screw it. Hell, screw it all! Picking out the left over wood, nails, and tools, the bandit marched angrily out of Kagome's training room and outside to the shed, where he dumped everything from his arms.
That...bitch! How dare she blackmail him into doing her chores? How dare she use him so that she could do--of all stupid girl things--shop? A growl rumbled in his throat at the very thought of her. Knowing her, she was probably eating ice cream or something, and he was stuck patching the stupid floor in her stupid room. Kagome...! He thought viciously, blissfully picturing himself tearing her to threads with those handy claws of his.
Speaking of the priestess...
Kagome suddenly appeared in front of him, smiling sickly sweet. "Oh Inu-chan!" She called, batting her eyelashes. "How are you doing on the chores? Did you fix the boards in my training room yet? You made such a frightfully big hole last night, you know!"
The hanyou glared at her.
"Now, that you're done, Inu, you can water the flowers, trim the bushes, remove some of those large branches over there, organize the shed, wash the car, fix my bike, oh, and if you have time, go help Grandpa, would you? Arigato, Inu-dear!" Waving, the teen slipped into the house, carrying a bulging shopping bag in her hand.
Probably clothes, thought the dog demon sulkily as he stuck into his head shed to find the water can. Carrying it out to the faucet, he was about to fill it with water when he happened to notice the smell coming from it--it was so strong it nearly knocked his now sensitive demon nose senseless. It smelled like rat...excretions. Holding his nose, Inuyasha began cleaning the watering can. "Kuso! Damn her, stupid wench."
A black head stuck out from a window in the second floor directly above him. "Don't be silly, Inuyasha. You don't want me to have to tell my mom and the police that you're a wanted criminal instead of the nice, friendly, exchange boy from school, do you?"
Muttering a few choice words under his breath that should not be mentioned in something as notable as this story [yeah right], Inuyasha ignored her. It seemed as if he had no choice. Besides, he still wanted that jewel, and he'd do anything to get it, even if it meant putting up with someone as annoying as her.
---
Kagome plopped onto her bed, locking her hands behind her head. This was the life. Ordering Inuyasha around, revenge for all those times in the feudal era, gave her a contented feeling. The suddenly appearance of a reincarnated Inuyasha had given the now older, and more mature, Kagome new thoughts. She wondered if Inuyasha was reincarnated, then maybe Sango, Miroku, or Shippou...the priestess-in-training wondered what happened to them. Maybe they were...maybe they had also...? Shaking her head, the Higurashi tried not to get herself too excited. Besides, she had just checked her school directory that morning and found no one who could have been one of her three friends. Still...like the hanyou, they could be father away, maybe even living in another country. Just the thought made Kagome want to jump up and go on a mad search to find them, but she shoved this thought out of her mind. Besides, just because Inuyasha had been reincarnated didn't mean that the rest of their little traveling group did too.
Sighing, she sat up, and walked out of her room. Kagome found herself in the kitchen a minute later, holding the boxes of ramen she had bought--for no particular reason, of course--and stirring it idly with a pair of chopsticks. Oh, well. Might as well make him something he likes. I was kind of mean to him, after all.
Turning, Kagome saw the hanyou passing the door, apparently heading to fix her bike. Sticking her head out into the hallway, she called to his retreating figure, "Inuyasha, how about some lunch?"
He paused in mid-step, his posture stiffening slightly. "No thanks," Inuyasha muttered, "I'm not hungry." As if to confirm this statement, his ever-rebellious stomach grumbled and the inu-demon grimaced.
The young woman rolled her eyes. "Riiight. Come on, I thought you liked ramen!"
Inuyasha's ears immediately perked at the word "ramen", and he was obviously itching to stuff his face full of the noodles, [they're ok, personally] but trying to make an effort not to seem too eager--if his ever-twitching ears were any hint. Slowly, in a defeated manner, he turned. "Fine, wench. I'll eat your ramen." Saying so, he strided wordlessly past her, grabbed the nearest bowl, and began shoveling noodles down his throat with a speed that made it seem like he hadn't eaten for months.
Kagome stared at him, surprised and somewhat impressed, as Inuyasha finished his share and moved on to the her bowl too, devouring its contents within seconds. She shook her head in exasperation. Inuyasha and his stupid pride. If he had been so hungry, he should have said something.
The hanyou abruptly stopped in mid-slurp. Regarding her suspiciously, Inuyasha glared at her for a moment, then sucked the rest of the noodle that had been sticking out of his mouth. "How did you know I liked ramen, anyway? You didn't poison it, wench? 'Cus if you did--"
The girl returned his glance. "Don't worry, Inuyasha." Kagome suddenly smirked. "Anyway, even if there were, you already ate so much that you would've been dead by now." The poor half-demon choked in surprise. "Don't worry, I wouldn't dream of it, Inu-chan!" Not able to resist, the priestess flashed him a charming smile as she swept out the door, leaving a fuming and annoyed Inuyasha who had already resumed eating.
---
A determined Inuyasha stomped down the hall. He didn't know why he was doing this, but he felt almost guilty somehow. Sighing, the hanyou stopped before the sliding door of Kagome's training room. He figured she'd be in there. Swallowing the last of his pride, the former bandit slid open the screen and stepped across the threshold. What he saw blew his mind away and made him lost for words.
~[x-until the next chapter-x]~
[author's note: well...I did write more, but being the evil person I am...-bwahahaha!- I decided to wait a bit before releasing the next chapter. ^-^ Okay, anyway, I'm trying to decide right now whether or not to include the rest of the gang...it'd certainty be more interesting and I'm pretty sure that I will...but I'd like to get some opinions first!]
~THINGS NOT MEANT TO BE READ BY READERS~
author: Let's examine the sentence, 'The hanyou pointed furiously at a certain pair of fuzzy [kawaii!] white ears sitting on the top his his head to reinforce this statement' -beams-
inu: "kawaii"? "Kawaii?!?" since when were my ears "kawaii?"
kagome: -big grin- since...forever!
author: right! it's your...trademark. the very essence of your "inuyasha-ness"
kagome: -.- there's something called "inuyasha-ness"? kami how sad...
author: don't worry, i believe there's something called "kagome-ness" too, so don't feel left out!
kagome: why would i feel left out? -.- inuyasha's the jerk
author: ^-^;;; dunno...just in case you do...don't!
inu: i swear that didn't just make sense...
author: yes it did, you big meany!
inu: -looks indignant- since when was i mean?
author & kagome: -.-;;; since...forever
inu: i don't know what you're talking about!
kagome: riiight! -raspberry-
author: -sticks tongue out-
inu: if you two keep that up, i'll...claw your eyes out!
author: yeah and i'll have my goldfish...er...scare you out of your mind with his insanely fat body?
inu: don't make me laugh, sucker. besides, i'll just have kag's stupid cat eat him up! hah!
author: -glare- don't make me kill you in the next chapter...
inu: i don't care.
author: i'll have Sesshy come and make you look stupid
shippou: he's already stupid! -adorable kitsune grin-
author: Shippou!? what are you doing here? you're not supposed to appear yet!
shippou: i just came to visit Kagome!
kagome: -grins- shippou! -huggles-
author: how kawaii!
inu: i think i'm getting a hairball -gags-
author: you baka! only cats get hairballs. you're a dog for god's sake
inu: that doesn't mean i can't get a hairball!
shippou: yes it does!
inu: -glare- hmph! go away you stupid kitsune! you heard the author, you're not supposed to appear yet -finally notices something- hey! wait'a minute! the author's writing this conversation down! kuso! get back here!
author: -runs off, cackling insanely-
title: Fukai Mori
disclaimer: characters in Inuyasha don't belong to me. I merely write for my own enjoyment and others who wish to read my fics.
Domo! -blushes so red that it's scary, and believe me, when I turn red, I mean bright, lobster red- You guys are so nice! It really helped me feel better, I've been kind'a depressed lately. I've been snapping at my friends lately, even though I don't mean it and it made me feel really bad about myself [I think that was because I've been getting B's on all of my tests, grrr...], but...never mind about that. -tears up- i love you people! Anyway, about the story...I just checked [well, I should of checked before I wrote the story, but I'm such a lazy butt] and I noticed how many Inuyasha fics there are with the title "Fukai Mori". Gomen to all those authors before me--I didn't realize it, so I might be changing the title, not sure yet. The reason I decided to call this story "Fukai Mori" was because I found it easy to write while listening to the song.
Kiznaro: thanks! I thought it was Buyo, but I wasn't quite sure
pnut: -grins- you sound a bit like my friend Yaya, [go read her fics, she's lilchibifirefly] she always bursts and goes, "EVIL!". And don't worry, you'll find out...soon. thank you for reviewing both chapters
Angel-Fergie: -huge smile- I'm so glad that you're interested. [breath in, breath out ^-~] yes, let us damn homework together! -strikes an over-dramatic pose- ok, forget about that...I'll just stick to writing
^-^Miko^-^: hey, what more can I say to a review like that? I will do!
Slycat: arigato for your suggestion, and you're definitely right. I do have a tendency to write lengthy and verbose paragraphs, so thanks for reminding me. Believe me, last year it was a lot worse.
GeshronTyler: domo arigato for your review! I agree, I've been seeing an increased number of those fics. Some of the authors are really talented and I love to read and learn from them, but some [very few, mind you]...well...they're so similar...
Ame Tenshi: -grins and scarlets- you people are so nice...it makes me feel bad...-wails-
words italicized are thoughts
-these represent the actions of yours truly-
[-:-^-:-]any paragraph/section between two of these is and italicized is a flashback[-:-^-:-]
Fukai Mori : Chapter Three
"What happened to me?" He asked, turning beseeching eyes to Kagome.
Unexpectedly, the girl hesitated. She turned her eyes to ground, as if afraid to meet his gaze, and attempted to gather her courage. Then, in a confused tone, she asked, "You mean you...you don't normally look like this?"
Inuyasha looked rather disgusted for a moment. "Nani? Me? Look like this? You must be kidin'!"
The young priestess didn't answer, but merely frowned thoughtfully, wrinkling her forehead in her concentration.
The thief's expression changed from aggravation to outright rage. "So you weren't the one who made me into, what did you say that guy with the same name as me was?"
"He was a hanyou," answered Kagome curtly.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes dismissively, "Right, whatever. Like I could care less about what he was." He pointedly ignored the girl's annoyed glare. "No, duh, I don't normally look like this! I look like…like...a freak! Normally, I look...NORMAL! And you call white hair, dog ears, claws, and fangs, NORMAL!?"
"No, I call them characteristics of someone who's a hanyou," corrected Miss Higurashi.
"Welll, sorry if I don't agree with you stupid, but I call a person who looks the way I do right now a FREAK! I'll see it again, baka, normally, I look normal, and does this strike you the least bit as 'normal'?!?" The hanyou pointed furiously at a certain pair of fuzzy [kawaii!] white ears sitting on the top his head to reinforce this statement.
To his annoyance, the stupid wench actually snorted. "It's normal for a hanyou, like I said before," she stated stubbornly.
"And am I a hanyou? Do I look like a hanyou to you? Do you think I am a hanyou?"
"Of course."
"Ok, lemme tell you something, you stupid girl. DEMONS ARE NOT REAL. I think it's obvious that someone has a mental problem here."
"I do not have a mental problem!"
"Well, if ya ask me, you do!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!"
"Do not!"
"Do too!"
"Do not, do not, do not, do not!"
"Do too, do too, do too, do too!"
"Do not, to the googolplex power!"
"Do too, to the...to the...trillionth power!"
"Hah!" Kagome grinned triumphantly. "A googolplex is more than a trillion!"
The glare that the dog demon sent her was enough to freeze the surface of the sun and all the rest of the stars in the universe thrice over. "So what if I haven't had as much school as you have? Ya don't have to rub it in!"
The girl's smile suddenly faded. "Look Inu-kun, I think we're acting really childish here--"
"More you than me," growled the bandit.
Kagome sent him a chilling glance and continued as if she hadn't been interrupted, "--and I think I should explain to you what I think." She cleared her throat dramatically, waiting for him to make some acidic remark. He didn't. Therefore, Kagome spoke, assuming that "dog boy" was listening. "I think...well...since you don't seem to remember anything, and you say that you normally don't look like this...well, I'm not sure about that, but I'm guessing that...well, I'm pretty sure that--"
Inuyasha suddenly cut in, "Just get on with it, wench. I haven't got all day." [or rather, night]
The priestess pointedly ignored him. "--it means that you've been reincarnated." Kagome glanced toward the hanyou. He was turned to her, a look of complete and utter bewilderment etched on his face.
Suddenly, without warning, Inuyasha burst out laughing, managing to gasp out between fits, "That's the--", laughter, "--stupidest thing I've--", more helpless laughter, "--ever--", laughter so hard that he nearly fell over, "--heard! It's so stupid! Who ever heard of reincarnation! Haha!" To Kagome's great annoyance, dog boy doubled over with laughter, clutching his stomach.
"Why--you--! I--!" Kagome stamped her foot impatiently, biting her bottom lip to keep the tears from spilling. That Inuyasha! He'll never change, even if he's reincarnated a thousands times, not that he deserves it! Ooo! He makes me so mad! Glaring daggers at him, the girl instinctively yelled, "SIT!"
Unfortunately for Kagome, she failed to remember that this Inuyasha didn't have a rosary around his neck. Therefore, she could yell "sit" as many times as she desired, but it wouldn't produce the satisfying result of seeing the dog demon's face firmly planted in dirt.
But...she was lucky. The ferocity of her order had shocked the poor bandit so much that he had choked in mid-giggle, quickly sat down, and gazed at her in astonishment--reduced to a state of utter obliviousness.
Kagome looked down. Inuyasha looked up. Kagome looked down. Inuyasha looked up. Kagome looked down. Inuyasha looked up. They stared at each other, and the priestess hurriedly turned away, blushing furiously.
Something in his eyes... She thought, placing a hand on her cheek and wincing at how hot it was.
At the same time Kagome looked away, Inuyasha did so too, his face burning scarlet. Goddamn her eyes, he complained miserably to himself, goddamn Kami for giving her eyes like that...
Neither moved for the longest time; the tension made the room feel stiff. Finally, the teenage priestess cleared her throat. "Well, I'm guessing that you don't have anywhere to stay, so you can live here for the time being. There's an extra bedroom that you can use..."
Behind her, the thief had come to his senses and Kagome could almost feel him glaring haughtily at her back, or least she heard the haughtiness in his voice. "I never asked to stay here, wrench. I don't need any help. I can make it on my own. I'm leavin' this dump and taking that jewel with me," he proclaimed, although made no move to leave.
"Hmph. Yeah right." Kagome snorted, then added, softer, thinking of all the times that he had saved her life while they were in the feudal era." But everyone needs some help in their life. You can't always depend on yourself...I mean, I would be dead if it weren't for..."
This time it was the bandit's turn to snort. "Riiight," he drawled, but with hardly any argument left in his voice, it seemed he was thinking it over. "Fine," Inuyasha stated, as if he were making some grand decision, "I'll stay in here. And be damn glad that I'm honoring you with my presence."
Kagome turned and a wicked grin suddenly spread across her face, causing Inuyasha to instinctively back up a couple steps, to try to get away from what the priestess was about to say--it was obviously going to be something unpleasant for his health. "Oh don't think you're getting it so cheap, Inuyasha! You're paying rent, you know!"
"Nani!? What dy'a mean!?"
The girl pointed an accusing finger at him. "Nope, you're working for it! For waking me up tonight, you have to do my chores for a week. Also, you'll help Grandpa out while you're living here, that'll be your rent."
"De--demo--!"
"No buts Inuyasha! You're working, and that's it! Also, if you steal, or break one single thing of Grandpa's...I'll...!"
"Huh? What? Chew my ear off?" Finished the dog-eared demon, snorting.
"Well, no...you can find out for yourself...although, I heard that he still has a few...oh warding spells left on some of them that would burn your face off..." Kagome answered innocently.
The thief snorted again. "Why would I care? I bet I could beat up your old Grandpa any time I wanted to. What do you think these are for anyway?" Grinning deviously, Inuyasha placed a claw near Kagome's throat.
The girl sent him a chilling glance that would have frozen the very flames of the inferno. "You wouldn't dare, Inuyasha."
Damn it, the thief thought in amazement--but was careful not to show betray any emotion besides the malicious grin that brought a glint to his golden eyes--what's this girl made of? I put a claw under her neck and she doesn't flinch! Doesn't she know I can kill with these claws with one swipe? Sheesh, the wrench takes all the fun out of the whole thing! Then, the hanyou came up with the best idea, and a slow smile spread across his face.
Kagome took one look at the dog demon; saw a dangerous flicker in his eyes, the grin creeping, and began back away. Inuyasha, however, had other plans. One hand snaked out to grab her by the hand, pulling her to him; the other slipped around her waist, leaving her no chance of escape. The thief gently tilted her chin upward with his free hand until her violet eyes met his, and the hanyou knew that she was trapped with one glance of his golden pools. Slowly, he inched his face closer to hers, until Kagome could feel his hot breath on her lips.
One part of her urged her to run, but the other part was enjoying this, frozen by his golden gaze. Inuyasha gradually closed the distance between them, until finally, the young woman could feel the light graze of his lips on hers. Involuntarily, a shiver ran through Kagome's body and her eyes closed.
Inuyasha suddenly pulled away, turning from her, his shoulders shaking violently. The bewildered priestess stared at his back, reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder in concern. "Inu--Inuyasha? Are...are you ok?"
The hanyou's shoulders only shook harder. Finally, Inuyasha couldn't take it any more, he burst out laughing. "Kami! You should'a seen the look on your face! Hahaha! It was--haha--so funny! I swear I'm going to kill myself--hahaha--laughing! So priceless! Kami that was--" the thief laughed so hard he began choking, pounding his fist on the wooden floor until he accidentally punched a giant hole in it and fell through, still laughing his furry ears off...
Kagome first felt her cheeks burn up, flushing with anger. "INUYASHA, you bastard! I'm going to KILL you!"
Inuyasha grumbled as he pounded the last nail in place. It wasn't fair. So what if he made fun of her? Screw it. Hell, screw it all! Picking out the left over wood, nails, and tools, the bandit marched angrily out of Kagome's training room and outside to the shed, where he dumped everything from his arms.
That...bitch! How dare she blackmail him into doing her chores? How dare she use him so that she could do--of all stupid girl things--shop? A growl rumbled in his throat at the very thought of her. Knowing her, she was probably eating ice cream or something, and he was stuck patching the stupid floor in her stupid room. Kagome...! He thought viciously, blissfully picturing himself tearing her to threads with those handy claws of his.
Speaking of the priestess...
Kagome suddenly appeared in front of him, smiling sickly sweet. "Oh Inu-chan!" She called, batting her eyelashes. "How are you doing on the chores? Did you fix the boards in my training room yet? You made such a frightfully big hole last night, you know!"
The hanyou glared at her.
"Now, that you're done, Inu, you can water the flowers, trim the bushes, remove some of those large branches over there, organize the shed, wash the car, fix my bike, oh, and if you have time, go help Grandpa, would you? Arigato, Inu-dear!" Waving, the teen slipped into the house, carrying a bulging shopping bag in her hand.
Probably clothes, thought the dog demon sulkily as he stuck into his head shed to find the water can. Carrying it out to the faucet, he was about to fill it with water when he happened to notice the smell coming from it--it was so strong it nearly knocked his now sensitive demon nose senseless. It smelled like rat...excretions. Holding his nose, Inuyasha began cleaning the watering can. "Kuso! Damn her, stupid wench."
A black head stuck out from a window in the second floor directly above him. "Don't be silly, Inuyasha. You don't want me to have to tell my mom and the police that you're a wanted criminal instead of the nice, friendly, exchange boy from school, do you?"
Muttering a few choice words under his breath that should not be mentioned in something as notable as this story [yeah right], Inuyasha ignored her. It seemed as if he had no choice. Besides, he still wanted that jewel, and he'd do anything to get it, even if it meant putting up with someone as annoying as her.
Kagome plopped onto her bed, locking her hands behind her head. This was the life. Ordering Inuyasha around, revenge for all those times in the feudal era, gave her a contented feeling. The suddenly appearance of a reincarnated Inuyasha had given the now older, and more mature, Kagome new thoughts. She wondered if Inuyasha was reincarnated, then maybe Sango, Miroku, or Shippou...the priestess-in-training wondered what happened to them. Maybe they were...maybe they had also...? Shaking her head, the Higurashi tried not to get herself too excited. Besides, she had just checked her school directory that morning and found no one who could have been one of her three friends. Still...like the hanyou, they could be father away, maybe even living in another country. Just the thought made Kagome want to jump up and go on a mad search to find them, but she shoved this thought out of her mind. Besides, just because Inuyasha had been reincarnated didn't mean that the rest of their little traveling group did too.
Sighing, she sat up, and walked out of her room. Kagome found herself in the kitchen a minute later, holding the boxes of ramen she had bought--for no particular reason, of course--and stirring it idly with a pair of chopsticks. Oh, well. Might as well make him something he likes. I was kind of mean to him, after all.
Turning, Kagome saw the hanyou passing the door, apparently heading to fix her bike. Sticking her head out into the hallway, she called to his retreating figure, "Inuyasha, how about some lunch?"
He paused in mid-step, his posture stiffening slightly. "No thanks," Inuyasha muttered, "I'm not hungry." As if to confirm this statement, his ever-rebellious stomach grumbled and the inu-demon grimaced.
The young woman rolled her eyes. "Riiight. Come on, I thought you liked ramen!"
Inuyasha's ears immediately perked at the word "ramen", and he was obviously itching to stuff his face full of the noodles, [they're ok, personally] but trying to make an effort not to seem too eager--if his ever-twitching ears were any hint. Slowly, in a defeated manner, he turned. "Fine, wench. I'll eat your ramen." Saying so, he strided wordlessly past her, grabbed the nearest bowl, and began shoveling noodles down his throat with a speed that made it seem like he hadn't eaten for months.
Kagome stared at him, surprised and somewhat impressed, as Inuyasha finished his share and moved on to the her bowl too, devouring its contents within seconds. She shook her head in exasperation. Inuyasha and his stupid pride. If he had been so hungry, he should have said something.
The hanyou abruptly stopped in mid-slurp. Regarding her suspiciously, Inuyasha glared at her for a moment, then sucked the rest of the noodle that had been sticking out of his mouth. "How did you know I liked ramen, anyway? You didn't poison it, wench? 'Cus if you did--"
The girl returned his glance. "Don't worry, Inuyasha." Kagome suddenly smirked. "Anyway, even if there were, you already ate so much that you would've been dead by now." The poor half-demon choked in surprise. "Don't worry, I wouldn't dream of it, Inu-chan!" Not able to resist, the priestess flashed him a charming smile as she swept out the door, leaving a fuming and annoyed Inuyasha who had already resumed eating.
A determined Inuyasha stomped down the hall. He didn't know why he was doing this, but he felt almost guilty somehow. Sighing, the hanyou stopped before the sliding door of Kagome's training room. He figured she'd be in there. Swallowing the last of his pride, the former bandit slid open the screen and stepped across the threshold. What he saw blew his mind away and made him lost for words.
[author's note: well...I did write more, but being the evil person I am...-bwahahaha!- I decided to wait a bit before releasing the next chapter. ^-^ Okay, anyway, I'm trying to decide right now whether or not to include the rest of the gang...it'd certainty be more interesting and I'm pretty sure that I will...but I'd like to get some opinions first!]
author: Let's examine the sentence, 'The hanyou pointed furiously at a certain pair of fuzzy [kawaii!] white ears sitting on the top his his head to reinforce this statement' -beams-
inu: "kawaii"? "Kawaii?!?" since when were my ears "kawaii?"
kagome: -big grin- since...forever!
author: right! it's your...trademark. the very essence of your "inuyasha-ness"
kagome: -.- there's something called "inuyasha-ness"? kami how sad...
author: don't worry, i believe there's something called "kagome-ness" too, so don't feel left out!
kagome: why would i feel left out? -.- inuyasha's the jerk
author: ^-^;;; dunno...just in case you do...don't!
inu: i swear that didn't just make sense...
author: yes it did, you big meany!
inu: -looks indignant- since when was i mean?
author & kagome: -.-;;; since...forever
inu: i don't know what you're talking about!
kagome: riiight! -raspberry-
author: -sticks tongue out-
inu: if you two keep that up, i'll...claw your eyes out!
author: yeah and i'll have my goldfish...er...scare you out of your mind with his insanely fat body?
inu: don't make me laugh, sucker. besides, i'll just have kag's stupid cat eat him up! hah!
author: -glare- don't make me kill you in the next chapter...
inu: i don't care.
author: i'll have Sesshy come and make you look stupid
shippou: he's already stupid! -adorable kitsune grin-
author: Shippou!? what are you doing here? you're not supposed to appear yet!
shippou: i just came to visit Kagome!
kagome: -grins- shippou! -huggles-
author: how kawaii!
inu: i think i'm getting a hairball -gags-
author: you baka! only cats get hairballs. you're a dog for god's sake
inu: that doesn't mean i can't get a hairball!
shippou: yes it does!
inu: -glare- hmph! go away you stupid kitsune! you heard the author, you're not supposed to appear yet -finally notices something- hey! wait'a minute! the author's writing this conversation down! kuso! get back here!
author: -runs off, cackling insanely-