Hey all! Gomen nasai for not updating in awhile, but school was harsh and
exams are still coming. This will probably be the only update until after
the 20th or so. Sorry. Anyway, I should get on with the chapter. Wish
me luck on my exams! Oh and special thanks to you people who are actually
reading this.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and co. I made up Kika. Besides how could I own anything when I have no money? T_T
~ ~ are for thoughts
Getting Through With Love Chapter 9: Speaking of the Past
Inuyasha woke up to the sound of the birds and the sunlight reflecting through the waterfall, creating miniature rainbows that danced on the cave walls. Inuyasha yawned and rub his eyes as he sat up, then stretched his tired muscles. It was about mid afternoon, which surprised Inuyasha because he never slept that long.
~ Damn I probably relaxed too much. ~ He thought as he got up and walked outside.
The sun was bright and high in the sky. Inuyasha squinted at the sun's intensity and covered them to allow them to adjust to the change. Then he noticed something move in the water. He looked and saw a few fish swimming around. His stomach growled and he dove in and caught the fish. He then ate them raw because he didn't feel like making another fire, and then set out in the direction of the well to wait for Kagome.
He arrived at the well within ten minutes, and took his usual post in his tree. Inuyasha yawned and wiped the water that formed at the corner of his eyes from yawning. He stared at the well and eventually dozed off. However his nap was short lived when he heard someone shouting. He jumped slightly, and then looked around from his post. He saw nothing so he sniffed the air.
"Keh, it's just them." He muttered as he saw two figures walking in his direction. He then looked at the well and noticed Kagome climbing out of it. He stayed where he was, breathing in her sweet scent.
"Inuyasha!" Kika called.
"Where are you?" Shippo yelled.
Inuyasha cursed under his breath, and watched the two near the well.
"Inu- Kagome!" Kika yelled, as she ran up to her friend. "You're back."
"KAGOME!" Shippo cried as he jumped into her arms. He looked up at her his eyes showed some worry.
"Hi guys. What's going on?" Kagome asked, looking from Shippo to Kika.
"Inuyasha's missing." Shippo told her. "He went out yesterday and never came back."
Kagome stared at Shippo absorbing what he had just said. Then her eyes widened and she turned to Kika. "What do you think happened to him? Where is he? Why haven't you found him yet?" she asked the worry and concern evident in her tone.
Meanwhile Inuyasha was watching the whole ordeal from his post. The scent of fear increased on Kagome and he decided that it was time he showed himself.
"Do you think that Sesshomaru got him again?" Shippo asked.
"Feh, you think I'd let him get me again?" Inuyasha smirked as he walked up to the three in the field. Shippo and Kika stared at him and Kagome smiled.
"Two demons and you still couldn't find me?" He said mockingly. "How pathetic."
"Y-You're alright." Shippo stuttered.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes and hit the little kitsune on the head. Kika picked up Shippo and kissed the bump that had formed. "You can be such a jerk." Kika said as she began walking towards the village. "We're going back for food, see ya."
"Ok, we'll catch up with you two later!" Kagome called to her friends.
Inuyasha looked at Kagome oddly and she smiled and tweaked his ears. Inuyasha growled to show his annoyance but Kagome just giggled.
"Why aren't you going with them?" He asked after she stopped giggling.
"Uh...because well." Kagome said trying to think of the right words to say.
"Out with it already!" Inuyasha said, becoming very impatient.
"I have something for you." Kagome whispered. She held out the white cloth and looked down at her feet blushing. Inuyasha looked at the strange thing and took it from her. He unwrapped it and smirked at what he saw.
~ That instant painting that she made Sango take. I can believe that I actually thought that they were going to let me beat up the fox if I smiled. Oh well, it turned out good. Kagome looks so happy. ~ He thought. Then he noticed the engraving. ~ To the hanyou that stole my heart.wow, I almost can't believe that she feels that way. ~
Inuyasha smiled and looked at Kagome. She was still staring at her feet and blushing even more.
"Oi Kagome."
Kagome looked up to see a smiling Inuyasha. His eyes shone a bright gold and she couldn't help but smile back at him.
"Thank you Kagome."
Her eyes went wide as the words rang through her head. She stared dumbly at him and he shook his head.
"Stupid girl." He said playfully. She glared at him and then smiled sweetly. Then she ran into him and hugged him.
"I was afraid that you wouldn't like it." She whispered.
Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead lightly. "Why would you think something like that?"
Kagome just smiled and continued hugging him. They stood like that, neither one saying or doing anything for minutes that seemed to be hours.
"Kagome..." Inuyasha finally spoke up breaking the silence.
"Hmm?"
Inuyasha pulled away and started walking in the direction of the waterfall. Kagome watched him confused at first and then she ran up in front of him.
"Wha-"
"You gave me something, so I'm going to show you something." He said cutting her off. He smiled and then continued walking.
Kagome looked at him oddly and then followed. "Uh...ok."
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They arrived at the cliff as the sun was beginning to set. Kagome stared down the side of the cliff in awe as to how high up they were.
"What a drop." She gasped as she backed away a little.
"Yep, sure is." Inuyasha said walking up behind her and placing his haori and the top part of his under kimono on her shoulders. Kagome gave him a confused look and he just smirked.
"There" he said pointing, "take that path, it will lead you down to the bottom of the cliff."
"Ok, but aren't you coming with me?" She asked as she watched him back up at least twenty feet.
"Nope, I'm gonna meet you down there." He said and then sprinted towards the edge. Kagome screamed as she watched him jump over and she ran down the path to the bottom.
She got down there and looked around for Inuyasha. He wasn't there. Kagome became frightened and dropped his clothes, jumping into the water. She splashed around frantically looking for him and she shouted his name. Kagome's tears were falling down her cheeks as she stopped splashing and just floated there in the water. He still hadn't come up. Kagome cried and screamed when she felt herself be pulled underwater. She resurfaced to find a wet laughing Inuyasha. Kagome saw him and began crying again.
Inuyasha stopped laughing and hugged Kagome tightly.
"You jerk." She cried into his bare chest.
He stroked her hair and felt the guilt slam onto his shoulders like a ton of bricks.
"I'm sorry." He whispered. Kagome stopped crying and just stayed in his arms. He held her and swam back to shore, setting her down on the land before climbing out himself. Then he shook like a normal dog would, drenching everything around him, including Kagome. She glared at him as water dripped from every part of her. Inuyasha smiled and began laughing. Then he took her hand and led her towards the cave.
"There is a cave behind the waterfall. You can where my haori and I can start a fire to dry your clothes." He told her.
They walked into the cave and Inuyasha made Kagome sit while he went and got some firewood. Kagome sat in the darkness after changing into his haori, leaving her undergarments on of course. It was pitch black in the cave, and she couldn't see a thing. She heard footsteps and then saw a small orange glow that grew bigger. She squinted as the bright light of the fire reached her eyes.
"You alright?" Inuyasha asked as he threw a few sticks on the fire.
Kagome nodded and opened her eyes. She looked at Inuyasha and blushed because his upper half was still naked. She looked away and noticed the old board. She read it and then looked at Inuyasha again who was spreading her clothes out near the fire.
"Inuyasha?" she asked.
"Yeah?"
"Uh, was this really your mother's favorite place?" She asked quietly.
There was some silence before Inuyasha sat down and looked at the old board.
"Y-Yes it was. She used to bring me here when I was just a pup...before she was killed." He whispered.
Kagome looked over at him to try and see his facial expression, but his bangs were blocking his face. She crawled over and sat right in front of him.
"Do you miss her?" she asked.
Inuyasha nodded slowly and then whispered. "She left me with memories only...and all memories eventually fade."
Kagome felt lump rise in her throat. She turned his face to look at her and saw his eyes were glazed over with sadness. She looked into them intently. "Tell me, what was she like?"
Inuyasha's eyes widened the slightest bit, before he looked down at the ground again.
"S-She was my mother, I mean she loved and cared for me like all mother's take care of their young. But she was often ridiculed by humans because she had mated with a demon, and even bore a child." He whispered. "She was always kind and never did anything wrong, but she was killed because of me, and my father. Because she loved my father and me, she lost her life."
Kagome sat in shock and concern for Inuyasha. She leaned over and wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek. "Don't worry Inuyasha, you'll be alright. I'm always going to be here for you." She whispered to him.
"Thanks. Kagome I-"
Kagome put her finger to his lips, cutting him off. She shook her head and smiled at him. She then leaned up and met his lips with her own in a soft, sweet kiss. Inuyasha was startled but kissed her back. Time stood still as they sat there in each other's arms, the firelight flickering across their faces. They ended the kiss and Kagome laid against Inuyasha, resting her head by his heart. The steady beat calmed Kagome, and she closed her eyes. Inuyasha sighed and leaned against the cave wall. As the fire died down the two fell asleep still in each other's arms.
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*Inuyasha's Dream *
* "Where am I?" Inuyasha asked aloud as he walked through the thick fog. Suddenly it cleared and he was in a field. He saw Kagome and she ran up and hugged him.
"Inuyasha, you're back." She said. Inuyasha was confused but hugged her back anyway. Then he sensed someone and jumped with Kagome. A fist slammed into the ground where they had just been. A giant demon snarled and it swiped at Kagome. Inuyasha jumped in front of her and was thrown into a tree. He thought as he dodged the demon's claws. He felt something go through his stomach and looked to see the demon's spiked tail protruding through him. He gasped as he coughed and blood came out of his mouth. He instinctively reached for Tetsusaiga only to find it missing. He looked around but there was no sign of his father's fang. He felt his demon blood rise and take over his human blood. He lost control and sliced the demon in two as he transformed. But he didn't regain control. He stared through blood red eyes right at Kagome. He screamed in his mind, but his body would not respond. He lunged at Kagome and red clouded his vision. *
Inuyasha gasped as he awoke. He was sweating badly and he wiped some from his forehead. He calmed his breathing and looked down at the young girl sleeping in his arms. He held her closer to his chest and kissed her forehead. ~ I won't let anything happen to her. Even if I have to die, I will not lose her. ~
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Yay, another chapter done. Sorry if you didn't like it, it was kinda a fluff filled chapter. Anyway, I hoped you liked it, and I'll see you all once my exams are over. Oh and on the 20th after my Spanish exam, I'm going to a Dave Matthews Band concert! I am so excited. Ja ne until next time. And please review.
Just click the little button that says 'Go' next to review. You know you want to. Well I actually want you to, so..yeah. Ja! ^_^ "
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and co. I made up Kika. Besides how could I own anything when I have no money? T_T
~ ~ are for thoughts
Getting Through With Love Chapter 9: Speaking of the Past
Inuyasha woke up to the sound of the birds and the sunlight reflecting through the waterfall, creating miniature rainbows that danced on the cave walls. Inuyasha yawned and rub his eyes as he sat up, then stretched his tired muscles. It was about mid afternoon, which surprised Inuyasha because he never slept that long.
~ Damn I probably relaxed too much. ~ He thought as he got up and walked outside.
The sun was bright and high in the sky. Inuyasha squinted at the sun's intensity and covered them to allow them to adjust to the change. Then he noticed something move in the water. He looked and saw a few fish swimming around. His stomach growled and he dove in and caught the fish. He then ate them raw because he didn't feel like making another fire, and then set out in the direction of the well to wait for Kagome.
He arrived at the well within ten minutes, and took his usual post in his tree. Inuyasha yawned and wiped the water that formed at the corner of his eyes from yawning. He stared at the well and eventually dozed off. However his nap was short lived when he heard someone shouting. He jumped slightly, and then looked around from his post. He saw nothing so he sniffed the air.
"Keh, it's just them." He muttered as he saw two figures walking in his direction. He then looked at the well and noticed Kagome climbing out of it. He stayed where he was, breathing in her sweet scent.
"Inuyasha!" Kika called.
"Where are you?" Shippo yelled.
Inuyasha cursed under his breath, and watched the two near the well.
"Inu- Kagome!" Kika yelled, as she ran up to her friend. "You're back."
"KAGOME!" Shippo cried as he jumped into her arms. He looked up at her his eyes showed some worry.
"Hi guys. What's going on?" Kagome asked, looking from Shippo to Kika.
"Inuyasha's missing." Shippo told her. "He went out yesterday and never came back."
Kagome stared at Shippo absorbing what he had just said. Then her eyes widened and she turned to Kika. "What do you think happened to him? Where is he? Why haven't you found him yet?" she asked the worry and concern evident in her tone.
Meanwhile Inuyasha was watching the whole ordeal from his post. The scent of fear increased on Kagome and he decided that it was time he showed himself.
"Do you think that Sesshomaru got him again?" Shippo asked.
"Feh, you think I'd let him get me again?" Inuyasha smirked as he walked up to the three in the field. Shippo and Kika stared at him and Kagome smiled.
"Two demons and you still couldn't find me?" He said mockingly. "How pathetic."
"Y-You're alright." Shippo stuttered.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes and hit the little kitsune on the head. Kika picked up Shippo and kissed the bump that had formed. "You can be such a jerk." Kika said as she began walking towards the village. "We're going back for food, see ya."
"Ok, we'll catch up with you two later!" Kagome called to her friends.
Inuyasha looked at Kagome oddly and she smiled and tweaked his ears. Inuyasha growled to show his annoyance but Kagome just giggled.
"Why aren't you going with them?" He asked after she stopped giggling.
"Uh...because well." Kagome said trying to think of the right words to say.
"Out with it already!" Inuyasha said, becoming very impatient.
"I have something for you." Kagome whispered. She held out the white cloth and looked down at her feet blushing. Inuyasha looked at the strange thing and took it from her. He unwrapped it and smirked at what he saw.
~ That instant painting that she made Sango take. I can believe that I actually thought that they were going to let me beat up the fox if I smiled. Oh well, it turned out good. Kagome looks so happy. ~ He thought. Then he noticed the engraving. ~ To the hanyou that stole my heart.wow, I almost can't believe that she feels that way. ~
Inuyasha smiled and looked at Kagome. She was still staring at her feet and blushing even more.
"Oi Kagome."
Kagome looked up to see a smiling Inuyasha. His eyes shone a bright gold and she couldn't help but smile back at him.
"Thank you Kagome."
Her eyes went wide as the words rang through her head. She stared dumbly at him and he shook his head.
"Stupid girl." He said playfully. She glared at him and then smiled sweetly. Then she ran into him and hugged him.
"I was afraid that you wouldn't like it." She whispered.
Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead lightly. "Why would you think something like that?"
Kagome just smiled and continued hugging him. They stood like that, neither one saying or doing anything for minutes that seemed to be hours.
"Kagome..." Inuyasha finally spoke up breaking the silence.
"Hmm?"
Inuyasha pulled away and started walking in the direction of the waterfall. Kagome watched him confused at first and then she ran up in front of him.
"Wha-"
"You gave me something, so I'm going to show you something." He said cutting her off. He smiled and then continued walking.
Kagome looked at him oddly and then followed. "Uh...ok."
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They arrived at the cliff as the sun was beginning to set. Kagome stared down the side of the cliff in awe as to how high up they were.
"What a drop." She gasped as she backed away a little.
"Yep, sure is." Inuyasha said walking up behind her and placing his haori and the top part of his under kimono on her shoulders. Kagome gave him a confused look and he just smirked.
"There" he said pointing, "take that path, it will lead you down to the bottom of the cliff."
"Ok, but aren't you coming with me?" She asked as she watched him back up at least twenty feet.
"Nope, I'm gonna meet you down there." He said and then sprinted towards the edge. Kagome screamed as she watched him jump over and she ran down the path to the bottom.
She got down there and looked around for Inuyasha. He wasn't there. Kagome became frightened and dropped his clothes, jumping into the water. She splashed around frantically looking for him and she shouted his name. Kagome's tears were falling down her cheeks as she stopped splashing and just floated there in the water. He still hadn't come up. Kagome cried and screamed when she felt herself be pulled underwater. She resurfaced to find a wet laughing Inuyasha. Kagome saw him and began crying again.
Inuyasha stopped laughing and hugged Kagome tightly.
"You jerk." She cried into his bare chest.
He stroked her hair and felt the guilt slam onto his shoulders like a ton of bricks.
"I'm sorry." He whispered. Kagome stopped crying and just stayed in his arms. He held her and swam back to shore, setting her down on the land before climbing out himself. Then he shook like a normal dog would, drenching everything around him, including Kagome. She glared at him as water dripped from every part of her. Inuyasha smiled and began laughing. Then he took her hand and led her towards the cave.
"There is a cave behind the waterfall. You can where my haori and I can start a fire to dry your clothes." He told her.
They walked into the cave and Inuyasha made Kagome sit while he went and got some firewood. Kagome sat in the darkness after changing into his haori, leaving her undergarments on of course. It was pitch black in the cave, and she couldn't see a thing. She heard footsteps and then saw a small orange glow that grew bigger. She squinted as the bright light of the fire reached her eyes.
"You alright?" Inuyasha asked as he threw a few sticks on the fire.
Kagome nodded and opened her eyes. She looked at Inuyasha and blushed because his upper half was still naked. She looked away and noticed the old board. She read it and then looked at Inuyasha again who was spreading her clothes out near the fire.
"Inuyasha?" she asked.
"Yeah?"
"Uh, was this really your mother's favorite place?" She asked quietly.
There was some silence before Inuyasha sat down and looked at the old board.
"Y-Yes it was. She used to bring me here when I was just a pup...before she was killed." He whispered.
Kagome looked over at him to try and see his facial expression, but his bangs were blocking his face. She crawled over and sat right in front of him.
"Do you miss her?" she asked.
Inuyasha nodded slowly and then whispered. "She left me with memories only...and all memories eventually fade."
Kagome felt lump rise in her throat. She turned his face to look at her and saw his eyes were glazed over with sadness. She looked into them intently. "Tell me, what was she like?"
Inuyasha's eyes widened the slightest bit, before he looked down at the ground again.
"S-She was my mother, I mean she loved and cared for me like all mother's take care of their young. But she was often ridiculed by humans because she had mated with a demon, and even bore a child." He whispered. "She was always kind and never did anything wrong, but she was killed because of me, and my father. Because she loved my father and me, she lost her life."
Kagome sat in shock and concern for Inuyasha. She leaned over and wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek. "Don't worry Inuyasha, you'll be alright. I'm always going to be here for you." She whispered to him.
"Thanks. Kagome I-"
Kagome put her finger to his lips, cutting him off. She shook her head and smiled at him. She then leaned up and met his lips with her own in a soft, sweet kiss. Inuyasha was startled but kissed her back. Time stood still as they sat there in each other's arms, the firelight flickering across their faces. They ended the kiss and Kagome laid against Inuyasha, resting her head by his heart. The steady beat calmed Kagome, and she closed her eyes. Inuyasha sighed and leaned against the cave wall. As the fire died down the two fell asleep still in each other's arms.
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*Inuyasha's Dream *
* "Where am I?" Inuyasha asked aloud as he walked through the thick fog. Suddenly it cleared and he was in a field. He saw Kagome and she ran up and hugged him.
"Inuyasha, you're back." She said. Inuyasha was confused but hugged her back anyway. Then he sensed someone and jumped with Kagome. A fist slammed into the ground where they had just been. A giant demon snarled and it swiped at Kagome. Inuyasha jumped in front of her and was thrown into a tree. He thought as he dodged the demon's claws. He felt something go through his stomach and looked to see the demon's spiked tail protruding through him. He gasped as he coughed and blood came out of his mouth. He instinctively reached for Tetsusaiga only to find it missing. He looked around but there was no sign of his father's fang. He felt his demon blood rise and take over his human blood. He lost control and sliced the demon in two as he transformed. But he didn't regain control. He stared through blood red eyes right at Kagome. He screamed in his mind, but his body would not respond. He lunged at Kagome and red clouded his vision. *
Inuyasha gasped as he awoke. He was sweating badly and he wiped some from his forehead. He calmed his breathing and looked down at the young girl sleeping in his arms. He held her closer to his chest and kissed her forehead. ~ I won't let anything happen to her. Even if I have to die, I will not lose her. ~
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Yay, another chapter done. Sorry if you didn't like it, it was kinda a fluff filled chapter. Anyway, I hoped you liked it, and I'll see you all once my exams are over. Oh and on the 20th after my Spanish exam, I'm going to a Dave Matthews Band concert! I am so excited. Ja ne until next time. And please review.
Just click the little button that says 'Go' next to review. You know you want to. Well I actually want you to, so..yeah. Ja! ^_^ "