Through the Mist

Notes: Here's the second chapter in Through the Mist. Enjoy!

~ Chapter 2: The Terrible Truth ~

"What am I going to do?!" Kagome thought. What could she do? There was no going back on her wish now. Too many things were beginning to rush through Kagome's head. She couldn't stay in her time as a hanyou. There were too many odd things about her that people would begin to notice. First of all, there are the dog-ears. What crazy person walks around wearing dog-ears? It would draw too much attention. Second of all, there are the fangs. No human being has ever been known to have real vampire-like fangs. Sure, Kagome could just stop opening her mouth in public, but then there would be no more talking, smiling, or laughing. That thought was just too much for Kagome. "Oh what am I going to do?!" she sobbed.

Inuyasha wanted to comfort her, but every time he opened his mouth, no words were formed. "What the hell would I say anyway?!" he thought. "I'm sorry you're a hanyou Kagome.It's really not that bad.even though everyone hates you for what you are. Well, except for me, of course, because I love you." Nope, that was definitely out of the question.

Suddenly, Kagome had a thought. What were her mother and grandfather going to think? And Souta, how will he react? The tears stopped rolling down Kagome's cheeks.

"What will I tell my mom?" She asked herself. "What will my family say?"

Inuyasha was still at a loss of words. "I've got to tell my family. They need to know." Kagome turned and walked out of Souta's room. Inuyasha followed her. On their way downstairs Kagome snatched a hat and a long coat and put them on.

"Kagome! What on earth are you wearing?! And are those fake vampire teeth I see?!" Ms. Higurashi exclaimed.

"Mom, call Grandpa in here, and Souta. I need to tell you something."

"I really don't see why you need Grandp-"

"Please, just do it." Kagome interrupted.

Ms. Higurashi followed the orders and called in her father and son. Kagome directed them all to sit down. She explained everything from the blue jewel in the well, to her transformation earlier that morning.

"So you see," Kagome explained. "I'm not a human anymore. I'm a hanyou." Kagome removed the hat and coat showing off her new look. Everyone in the room, except for Inuyasha gasped.

"This is quite an interesting phenomenon!" exclaimed Kagome's grandfather. Everyone just rolled their eyes.

"Well dear," Ms. Higurashi began. "You certainly can't go to school looking like that. And don't worry, we'll think of some way to help you out."

Kagome began to think again. She could just stay in the warring states period. At least being part demon was a normal thing back then. But then Kagome's thoughts turned towards her family. She wouldn't ever see them again.

"I'm going to the past," Kagome decided. "I need some time to think."

Inuyasha followed Kagome as she walked toward the well. He watched her face. She was deep in thought. He finally spoke.

"Penny for you thoughts." He said.

Kagome stopped and looked at him. His too-long hair was blowing in the morning breeze.

"I was just thinking about what it will be like for me.as a hanyou."

Inuyasha grunted.

"It's not all fun and games." He said.

Kagome wondered about his past. She wanted to know everything about him suddenly. Maybe it was just because she's new at this whole being a hanyou thing, but suddenly she felt like she really cared. She'd never thought much of Inuyasha's past before. All she knew was that it was really hard for him, not to be excepted into either group.human or demon. She also knew that she loved him with all her heart. And then there's Kikyou.

"Tell me Inuyasha," Kagome said as they jumped into the dry well.

"Tell you what?" Inuyasha inquired.

"About your past. I want to know everything."

~ Back through the well ~

"KAAAAGOOOOMEEEEEE!" Shippou squealed as he sprinted toward Kagome. "I MIIIISSEEEEEEED YOOOOOUUUUU!" Suddenly Shippou stopped running. He scanned Kagome's new form with huge eyes. Kagome stared back at him.

"Kagome we're so glad to see yo-" Sango began to stare at Kagome also.

"What's wrong with you people?" Inuyasha asked. "You act as if you've never seen a hanyou before.

"Kagome is a hanyou?" Miroku began. "Wow! If it's even possible, you look even more beautiful than normal."

Everyone rolled their eyes. Sango hit him over the head with her overly large boomerang.

Kagome was still thinking about what she was going to do, where she was going to stay, how she going to continue her studies in school. She didn't like the baffled looks on Shippou's, Sango's, and Miroku's faces. Kagome wished she could just disappear into thin air, so no one would be confused. She wished that things were back to normal. She wished she'd never found that blue jewel.

"I'm going away," Kagome said. A plan was forming in her head. Why couldn't she just disappear.walk away."I'm going on an adventure, and I don't want any of you to come with me.except for Inuyasha. I need some time to think, and having another half-demon come along would do me some good."

Everyone just stared at Kagome. Inuyasha was staring too. "Go on an adventure with Kagome?! Is she crazy?! She's just gonna leave the rest of the group!?" But he did like the fact that she had wanted to go on the journey, alone.with him.

~ End Chapter Two ~

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