Time for a change part 51
I don't own Inuyasha
Well, I finally got over 2000 reviews :D. Dare I say lets work on 3000? I suppose if everyone reviewed every chapter
it would be possible.... *shrugs* And the 2000th reviewer was... Arwen of Imladris... I think. With all of these
bugs and such I'm not totally sure. But congrats Arwen and thanks everyone who has ever reviewed. Also if you want
me to read your story or something & I haven't, its probably becuase I forgot so feel free to post your requests
again. Also anyone planning to participate in the Challenge at my site should submit in the next few weeks.
******
I'd like to recommend Midoriko-sama's fics for you to read (just search Midoriko). She writes excellent one shots.
Make sure you review!
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(If I don't answer your question and you want me to just repost it. It probably didn't get through)
-DevilWench- Sorry about that. I am a guy after all :P.
-Arwen of Imladris- You're right it was weird. *Poke*
-zero- Actually the fic is already done in my mind, I just have to write it for you people to read. I don't have
any plans on ever making a sequal or letting a sequal be made though.
-Sailor Neko- Happy birthday. Have some birthday kitty chow.
-simply-keri- I don't really have any scenes off the top of my head to give you. Just pick your favorite and
draw it I guess. I'm not picky :P
-dilanda- *Rubs head* Eheheh when you waste 6 months of your life doing something you tend to get pretty good
at it ;).
-hush- Three things. 1: I am male. 2: A lemon is a story or chapter based on sex. 3: I wrote an explanation for
the shard thing in one of my author notes. It should be in one of those two chapters.
-Faye()- Fanfiction.net must be glitching again. All chapters are available on my site (in my bio)
-The Orange Cow- Nope, the rosary is staying on. Like Inuyasha said its sortof her mark on him. Besides if
Inuyasha REALLY was dead set on something Kagome couldn't stop him with the rosary, there are plenty of ways
to keep her from saying it.
-leenie: a.k.a.Hikari- Indeed I have an ending, really the only way there couldn't be a way to continue a fic
was to annihilate the entire universe, so you'll have to make do with the ending I give you ;)
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Kagome glanced over to her side where Inuyasha was walking with her not so overstuffed anymore bag slung
over his shoulder. In the distance the mountains where Kouga resided grew larger by the minute. That was what was
bothering her. Normally when they went anywhere near these mountains Inuyasha would get in a worse and worse mood,
but instead he seemed to be in a good mood (for him atleast) as they neared his rivals domain. In fact he seemed
a little smug. Kagome could guess why easily. Inuyasha was no doubt planning to rub in Kouga's face the fact that
Kagome was his mate now. Kagome sighed as she looked down at Shippo, who she was carrying at the moment, and gave
him a pat on the head. There was no avoiding this though, she would feel bad leaving Kouga in the dark for ever
and there always was the chance that he might try something drastic if she went without Inuyasha, which was
impossible anyways.
Shippo yawned and blinked as he woke up after sleeping curled in Kagome's arms for the last part of the
trip. "Are we there yet?" he asked as he rubbed his eyes. Myouga hopped from wherever he had been onto Inuyasha's
shoulder. "Up ahead is a village of merchants. I overheard several men, one of them which I was quinching my
thirst on, talking of a youkai that had suddenly grown dangerous while they were drinking at the local tavern."
Inuyasha stopped in his tracks and grabbed the tiny demon off of his shoulders. "You mean you got this rumor from
a DRUNK!?" Inuyasha shouted angrily. "I beg your forgiveness Lord Inuyasha, but this lowly Myouga was unable to find
anything better." the poor flea said groveling in the clutch of Inuyasha.
Miroku, who was walking between Inuyasha and Sango, stopped Inuyasha's inevitable ranting with a soft bop
with his staff. "No matter Inuyasha, we will go to this town and see if we can find these men and question them."
Miroku said calmly as Inuyasha released Myouga and rubbed his head while glaring at the monk. Miroku smirked. "I'll
do my best to arrange a place for us to stay for the night and then we will return home if this lead proves
unprofitable." Kagome nodded. "Besides its nice for a little change of scenery. It was getting boring sitting around
with nothing to do." she added. Inuyasha keh'd and grumbled something under his breath that probably wasn't very
nice.
After another five minutes of walking and one quarrel that ended with Miroku having a bump on the head the
village came into view. It was clear the inhabitants were better off than most villages as the entire village was
surrounded by a large wooden wall. There were no farm fields anywhere in the area, no doubt merchants could afford
to buy it from others. "So why is this village so wealthy?" Kagome asked as the group apprached the gate. "This
village is near the main route through the mountains. Traders passing through the pass stop here. Needless to say
the inhabitants and merchants who settled here became wealthy." Miroku explained. The group stopped a several feet
from the gate. It was wooden reinforced with metal and looked like it could withstand quiet a beating. There were
two guards that apparantly were neglecting their post as they sat leaning against the gate with their spears on the
ground next to them fast asleep. Miroku approached them, his staff jingling as he went.
"Pardon me." Miroku said calmly nudging the guard with his foot. The asleep guard's head didn't move from
its place on his chest. Concerned, Miroku kneeled down beside the guard while the others moved closer to see. "What
is wrong with him Miroku?" Sango asked as she moved to the other guard. Miroku opened one of the mans eyelids then
slid a hand down the mans armor to check for a heartbeat. "He's dead." Miroku said quietly as he raised a hand and
offered a prayer for the mans soul. "This one is as well." Sango called as she got up. Taking the Hiriakotsu off of
her back she rapped the gate with it. "Open up, you have dead out here!" She called. There was no response from
within the walls. "Its quiet." Kagome said softly. "I don't hear any villagers or animals." Miroku stood up after
finishing his prayer. "There is something terribly wrong here. We must get inside. The gate is no doubt locked but
if we all push together we-"
"Get out of the way Miroku!" Inuyasha yelled running foreward and punching the center of the gate. The gate
blew open and everyone else winced. "I don't think we'll be getting a room here." Miroku commented as the they
entered. A few feet inside they froze. Kagome and Sango gasped. Everywhere bodies littered the ground. Some were
clutching various everyday items, not the kind of thing that would have been used to fight off attackers. Everyone
moved towards a different body that was closest to them except for Inuyasha, who stood around with Shippo and Kirara
sniffing the air. "Could they just all be under a spell?" Kagome asked sadly with the head of a young child in her
lap. She gently brushed a few strands of the innocent's hair back into place.
"No, I sense no magic here." Miroku said regretfully as he prayed for the person he was kneeling over.
"Inuyasha were they attacked?" Inuyasha looked over. "There isn't any smell of blood, but there were youkai here
yesterday."Sango gripped the handle of the Hiriakotsu a little tighter. "They must have done it. Theres no other way
so many people could just die without any wounds at all. They look like they just collapsed without even knowing
anything was wrong so it couldn't be illness. They wouldn't look so healthy either." Miroku stood up and started to
walk towards the nearest building. "After we bury them we must go after these youkai. It seems Shikon Shards must
be involved after all." After entering there was the sound of rummaging and a few seconds later Miroku exited with
shovels and his staff over his shoulder. "Will you be able to track these youkai by smell Inuyasha?" Inuyasha gave
a small nod. "Whatever was here, they reek of Naraku."
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The burying of all of the villagers took the rest of the day and most of the morning as well. Whatever
had killed all of the villagers had also helped itself to all of the food, livestock, and currency in the village
as well. Everyone was more silent than usual, but Sango seemed the most upset of them, no doubt this reminded her
of her own village and the one her brother had destroyed under Naraku's power. Miroku had done his best to console
her and had been rewarded with a hug, one of the few times Sango had bypassed her sense of propriety. After an
early lunch of instant ramen they had set off in search of the youkai following the scent trail.
Kagome blew a strand of Inuyasha's hair that was tickling her face. Now that Inuyasah and Kirara were
carrying the rest of the group while running at full speed (for Kirara atleast) Kagome had a feeling they were
gaining. Their path had lead them to the edge of the forests surrounding the moutain range. Kagome could tell
something was happening even from Inuyasha's back. Shippo had started to send worried glances towards Inuyasha
around five minutes ago and a glance at Inuyasha's face told her he was smirking about something. 'What's going
on?' Kagome wondered not for the first time. Surprisingly, she got her answer this time. A large tornado, the
largest she'd ever seen Kouga appear in, exploded in front of them forcing them to stop. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo
dismouted Kirara and Inuyasha let Kagome slide off his back as a furious looking Kouga stormed towards Inuyasha.
Inuyasha simply smirked as Kouga approached.
Kagome stepped out behind Inuyasha and began to speak. "Kouga-" but he simply blew right past her and
grabbed the two handfuls of Inuyasha's kimono. Inuyasha still didn't try and resist, determined to enjoy every
moment of this long awaited day. "Dog-turd where the hell is my woman!" Kouga roared. Inuyasha stared at him in
stunned silence. "What the hell are you talking about?" Inuyasha replied confused. "Kouga I'm right here." Kagome
said equally confused. Kouga ignored her and continued glaring at Inuyasha. "You heard me! Where is she? I left
her in your care and I didn't think you'd be stupid enough to leave her alone somewhere! Take me to her right now."
The rest of the group watched from close by in mild amusement as Kagome waved her hands in front of her. "Hello?
Kouga I'm right here." Kagome said feeling a bit concerned for Kouga's mental state. This time Kouga did spare her
a glance. "And tell this crappy lookalike of Kagome you mated with to shut up!"
Everyone's eyes widened at that, especially Kagome's. Kouga continued to yell at Inuyasha and demand that
Inuyasha take him straight to his woman as Kagome's eyes narrowed and her fists clenched together at her sides.
'Crappy.... lookalike?' she thought feeling anger boil up inside of her. Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Shippo slowly
started to scootch away from the enraged girl. Inuyasha, however, wasn't so lucky. And he could only stare in horror
and flatten his ears as the air around Kagome seemed to get darker. "Are you even listening to me dog turd?! Snap out
of it and take me to Kagome!" Kouga yelled giving Inuyasha a shake. "I AM KAGOME!" The furious miko shouted with such
force that the wolf youkai tumbled to the ground in surprise taking Inuyasha with him.
Kouga landed on his rear end with his arms holding him up. He blinked in surprise at the girl. "K-Kagome?"
he said clearly startled. "When did you get here?" Everyone facefaulted (minus Inuyasha who was already on the
ground). "I've been here the whole time Kouga." Kagome said as she got up and brushed herself off. Kouga got up as
well and grabbed onto Kagome's hands. Inuyasha got up as well giving a soft growl. "But you smell like him!" Kouga
protested. "Thats becuase she's my woman!" Inuyasha said smirking triumphantly. Kouga looked horrified. "Kagome is
this true?" he asked. Kagome gave Inuyasha a look not paticularly liking being called anybodies 'woman' but letting
it slide before turing back to Kouga. "Yes Kouga it is, I'm sorry." she replied. Kouga let go of her hands without
a word and turned around to face Inuyasha glaring.
As the seconds went by the tension grew even worse and lightning seemed to be crackling between them. Finally
it broke. "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME DOG TURD?!" Kouga yelled raising his hands in the air. Everyone sweatdropped and
Inuyasha blinked in surprise clearly expecting (and wanting) a fight. "All this time I thought she had rejected you
and you were just jealous. Don't you think if I had know you were in the middle of the courting ritual I would have
stopped?" Inuyasha stared at him. "No." Kouga snorted. "Figures you'd be that stupid. I have honor dog turd and
if I had known I would have killed you and won Kagome fairly." Kouga sighed and sat on a nearby rock. "Well if he's
already marked you its too late then." He grumbled. Inuyasha looked extremely disapointed. "You mean you're just
going to give up?"
Kouga gave another snort. "I told you I have honor dog turd." Kouga looked over at Kagome. "I'm sorry Kagome,
but theres nothing I can do, you'll have to suffer with him as a mate." A little bit away Shippo looked up at Miroku.
"How could anyone be that dense?" Miroku sighed. "Years of practice Shippo." Kagome smiled. "Its alright Kouga, I
understand. I'm sure I'll SOMEHOW live with him." She said shaking her head. "Hey!" Inuyasha protested but everyone
ignored him. "I guess you are here following the youkai that attacked the human village then?" Kouga asked standing
up. Kagome blinked. "How did you know?" Kouga smirked. "I've been following them to see if they will lead me to Naraku.
When I smelt his fowl stench I was worried when I didn't smell yours." Kouga said indicating the fuming hanyou.
Before anyone could speak an ominous laughter filled the air. "Kukukukuku, it seems that you found what you
were seeking for then." Naraku's voice rang out. Everyone tensed and looked around. Sango removed the ribbon on her
kimono and let it fall away as she grabbed onto her weapon. Inuyasha drew the Tetsusaiga as well while Kagome
removed her bow and arrows from the bag she was carrying and Miroku gripped his staff tightly in both hands. Naraku's
baboon covered form appeared in a nearby tree. "Come fight me if you wish." he taunted as he disapeared into the
forest. "It must be a trap." Miroku stated turning, but Kouga and Inuyasha had already taken off. Miroku sighed.
"We had better go after them."
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Kouga burst into the clearing with Inuyasha at his heels. Both were assaulted by the overpowering smell of
blood. Corpses of dozens of youkai lay around the field. Naraku stood calmly in the center standing by a very large
carriage pulled by six skeleton horses. "They did their job well at the village, but this was the only other useful
purpose left for them." Naraku said. Inuyasha smirked. "You don't think that blood is going to beat us do you?" he
taunted raising the Tetsusaiga in front of him while Kouga prepared to strike as well. Naraku chuckled. "Of course
not fool." Naraku turned to the carriage. "Come out and say hello to Inuyasha." he called to whatever was inside.
There was a rustling sound and Inuyasha and Kouga both gave a startled gasp, Inuyasha nearly losing his grip on the
Tetsusaiga, as out stepped.....
Ahahaahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahhahaahah. Ha. :P If you don't hate me yet you must now. Finally a plot! Isn't it
a wonderful feeling? And yes this is the beginning of the darkness, its going to get worse before it gets better I'm
afraid. Who is it in the carriage? Why did Naraku kill an entire village? You'll find out soon enough, after I make
squirm in anticipation for a bit ;) Review and tell me how much you are hating me right now!
Behind the scenes
I wrote the beginning chapter without seeing many episodes, in fact most of the information I had was from fics.
Thats why some facts might be off.
I originally thought that Souta's room was upstairs. This will be fixed when I revise the fic. I also didn't know
at first if the Higurashi's used chairs or if they sat on the floor during meals.
I don't own Inuyasha
Well, I finally got over 2000 reviews :D. Dare I say lets work on 3000? I suppose if everyone reviewed every chapter
it would be possible.... *shrugs* And the 2000th reviewer was... Arwen of Imladris... I think. With all of these
bugs and such I'm not totally sure. But congrats Arwen and thanks everyone who has ever reviewed. Also if you want
me to read your story or something & I haven't, its probably becuase I forgot so feel free to post your requests
again. Also anyone planning to participate in the Challenge at my site should submit in the next few weeks.
******
I'd like to recommend Midoriko-sama's fics for you to read (just search Midoriko). She writes excellent one shots.
Make sure you review!
******
(If I don't answer your question and you want me to just repost it. It probably didn't get through)
-DevilWench- Sorry about that. I am a guy after all :P.
-Arwen of Imladris- You're right it was weird. *Poke*
-zero- Actually the fic is already done in my mind, I just have to write it for you people to read. I don't have
any plans on ever making a sequal or letting a sequal be made though.
-Sailor Neko- Happy birthday. Have some birthday kitty chow.
-simply-keri- I don't really have any scenes off the top of my head to give you. Just pick your favorite and
draw it I guess. I'm not picky :P
-dilanda- *Rubs head* Eheheh when you waste 6 months of your life doing something you tend to get pretty good
at it ;).
-hush- Three things. 1: I am male. 2: A lemon is a story or chapter based on sex. 3: I wrote an explanation for
the shard thing in one of my author notes. It should be in one of those two chapters.
-Faye()- Fanfiction.net must be glitching again. All chapters are available on my site (in my bio)
-The Orange Cow- Nope, the rosary is staying on. Like Inuyasha said its sortof her mark on him. Besides if
Inuyasha REALLY was dead set on something Kagome couldn't stop him with the rosary, there are plenty of ways
to keep her from saying it.
-leenie: a.k.a.Hikari- Indeed I have an ending, really the only way there couldn't be a way to continue a fic
was to annihilate the entire universe, so you'll have to make do with the ending I give you ;)
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Kagome glanced over to her side where Inuyasha was walking with her not so overstuffed anymore bag slung
over his shoulder. In the distance the mountains where Kouga resided grew larger by the minute. That was what was
bothering her. Normally when they went anywhere near these mountains Inuyasha would get in a worse and worse mood,
but instead he seemed to be in a good mood (for him atleast) as they neared his rivals domain. In fact he seemed
a little smug. Kagome could guess why easily. Inuyasha was no doubt planning to rub in Kouga's face the fact that
Kagome was his mate now. Kagome sighed as she looked down at Shippo, who she was carrying at the moment, and gave
him a pat on the head. There was no avoiding this though, she would feel bad leaving Kouga in the dark for ever
and there always was the chance that he might try something drastic if she went without Inuyasha, which was
impossible anyways.
Shippo yawned and blinked as he woke up after sleeping curled in Kagome's arms for the last part of the
trip. "Are we there yet?" he asked as he rubbed his eyes. Myouga hopped from wherever he had been onto Inuyasha's
shoulder. "Up ahead is a village of merchants. I overheard several men, one of them which I was quinching my
thirst on, talking of a youkai that had suddenly grown dangerous while they were drinking at the local tavern."
Inuyasha stopped in his tracks and grabbed the tiny demon off of his shoulders. "You mean you got this rumor from
a DRUNK!?" Inuyasha shouted angrily. "I beg your forgiveness Lord Inuyasha, but this lowly Myouga was unable to find
anything better." the poor flea said groveling in the clutch of Inuyasha.
Miroku, who was walking between Inuyasha and Sango, stopped Inuyasha's inevitable ranting with a soft bop
with his staff. "No matter Inuyasha, we will go to this town and see if we can find these men and question them."
Miroku said calmly as Inuyasha released Myouga and rubbed his head while glaring at the monk. Miroku smirked. "I'll
do my best to arrange a place for us to stay for the night and then we will return home if this lead proves
unprofitable." Kagome nodded. "Besides its nice for a little change of scenery. It was getting boring sitting around
with nothing to do." she added. Inuyasha keh'd and grumbled something under his breath that probably wasn't very
nice.
After another five minutes of walking and one quarrel that ended with Miroku having a bump on the head the
village came into view. It was clear the inhabitants were better off than most villages as the entire village was
surrounded by a large wooden wall. There were no farm fields anywhere in the area, no doubt merchants could afford
to buy it from others. "So why is this village so wealthy?" Kagome asked as the group apprached the gate. "This
village is near the main route through the mountains. Traders passing through the pass stop here. Needless to say
the inhabitants and merchants who settled here became wealthy." Miroku explained. The group stopped a several feet
from the gate. It was wooden reinforced with metal and looked like it could withstand quiet a beating. There were
two guards that apparantly were neglecting their post as they sat leaning against the gate with their spears on the
ground next to them fast asleep. Miroku approached them, his staff jingling as he went.
"Pardon me." Miroku said calmly nudging the guard with his foot. The asleep guard's head didn't move from
its place on his chest. Concerned, Miroku kneeled down beside the guard while the others moved closer to see. "What
is wrong with him Miroku?" Sango asked as she moved to the other guard. Miroku opened one of the mans eyelids then
slid a hand down the mans armor to check for a heartbeat. "He's dead." Miroku said quietly as he raised a hand and
offered a prayer for the mans soul. "This one is as well." Sango called as she got up. Taking the Hiriakotsu off of
her back she rapped the gate with it. "Open up, you have dead out here!" She called. There was no response from
within the walls. "Its quiet." Kagome said softly. "I don't hear any villagers or animals." Miroku stood up after
finishing his prayer. "There is something terribly wrong here. We must get inside. The gate is no doubt locked but
if we all push together we-"
"Get out of the way Miroku!" Inuyasha yelled running foreward and punching the center of the gate. The gate
blew open and everyone else winced. "I don't think we'll be getting a room here." Miroku commented as the they
entered. A few feet inside they froze. Kagome and Sango gasped. Everywhere bodies littered the ground. Some were
clutching various everyday items, not the kind of thing that would have been used to fight off attackers. Everyone
moved towards a different body that was closest to them except for Inuyasha, who stood around with Shippo and Kirara
sniffing the air. "Could they just all be under a spell?" Kagome asked sadly with the head of a young child in her
lap. She gently brushed a few strands of the innocent's hair back into place.
"No, I sense no magic here." Miroku said regretfully as he prayed for the person he was kneeling over.
"Inuyasha were they attacked?" Inuyasha looked over. "There isn't any smell of blood, but there were youkai here
yesterday."Sango gripped the handle of the Hiriakotsu a little tighter. "They must have done it. Theres no other way
so many people could just die without any wounds at all. They look like they just collapsed without even knowing
anything was wrong so it couldn't be illness. They wouldn't look so healthy either." Miroku stood up and started to
walk towards the nearest building. "After we bury them we must go after these youkai. It seems Shikon Shards must
be involved after all." After entering there was the sound of rummaging and a few seconds later Miroku exited with
shovels and his staff over his shoulder. "Will you be able to track these youkai by smell Inuyasha?" Inuyasha gave
a small nod. "Whatever was here, they reek of Naraku."
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The burying of all of the villagers took the rest of the day and most of the morning as well. Whatever
had killed all of the villagers had also helped itself to all of the food, livestock, and currency in the village
as well. Everyone was more silent than usual, but Sango seemed the most upset of them, no doubt this reminded her
of her own village and the one her brother had destroyed under Naraku's power. Miroku had done his best to console
her and had been rewarded with a hug, one of the few times Sango had bypassed her sense of propriety. After an
early lunch of instant ramen they had set off in search of the youkai following the scent trail.
Kagome blew a strand of Inuyasha's hair that was tickling her face. Now that Inuyasah and Kirara were
carrying the rest of the group while running at full speed (for Kirara atleast) Kagome had a feeling they were
gaining. Their path had lead them to the edge of the forests surrounding the moutain range. Kagome could tell
something was happening even from Inuyasha's back. Shippo had started to send worried glances towards Inuyasha
around five minutes ago and a glance at Inuyasha's face told her he was smirking about something. 'What's going
on?' Kagome wondered not for the first time. Surprisingly, she got her answer this time. A large tornado, the
largest she'd ever seen Kouga appear in, exploded in front of them forcing them to stop. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo
dismouted Kirara and Inuyasha let Kagome slide off his back as a furious looking Kouga stormed towards Inuyasha.
Inuyasha simply smirked as Kouga approached.
Kagome stepped out behind Inuyasha and began to speak. "Kouga-" but he simply blew right past her and
grabbed the two handfuls of Inuyasha's kimono. Inuyasha still didn't try and resist, determined to enjoy every
moment of this long awaited day. "Dog-turd where the hell is my woman!" Kouga roared. Inuyasha stared at him in
stunned silence. "What the hell are you talking about?" Inuyasha replied confused. "Kouga I'm right here." Kagome
said equally confused. Kouga ignored her and continued glaring at Inuyasha. "You heard me! Where is she? I left
her in your care and I didn't think you'd be stupid enough to leave her alone somewhere! Take me to her right now."
The rest of the group watched from close by in mild amusement as Kagome waved her hands in front of her. "Hello?
Kouga I'm right here." Kagome said feeling a bit concerned for Kouga's mental state. This time Kouga did spare her
a glance. "And tell this crappy lookalike of Kagome you mated with to shut up!"
Everyone's eyes widened at that, especially Kagome's. Kouga continued to yell at Inuyasha and demand that
Inuyasha take him straight to his woman as Kagome's eyes narrowed and her fists clenched together at her sides.
'Crappy.... lookalike?' she thought feeling anger boil up inside of her. Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Shippo slowly
started to scootch away from the enraged girl. Inuyasha, however, wasn't so lucky. And he could only stare in horror
and flatten his ears as the air around Kagome seemed to get darker. "Are you even listening to me dog turd?! Snap out
of it and take me to Kagome!" Kouga yelled giving Inuyasha a shake. "I AM KAGOME!" The furious miko shouted with such
force that the wolf youkai tumbled to the ground in surprise taking Inuyasha with him.
Kouga landed on his rear end with his arms holding him up. He blinked in surprise at the girl. "K-Kagome?"
he said clearly startled. "When did you get here?" Everyone facefaulted (minus Inuyasha who was already on the
ground). "I've been here the whole time Kouga." Kagome said as she got up and brushed herself off. Kouga got up as
well and grabbed onto Kagome's hands. Inuyasha got up as well giving a soft growl. "But you smell like him!" Kouga
protested. "Thats becuase she's my woman!" Inuyasha said smirking triumphantly. Kouga looked horrified. "Kagome is
this true?" he asked. Kagome gave Inuyasha a look not paticularly liking being called anybodies 'woman' but letting
it slide before turing back to Kouga. "Yes Kouga it is, I'm sorry." she replied. Kouga let go of her hands without
a word and turned around to face Inuyasha glaring.
As the seconds went by the tension grew even worse and lightning seemed to be crackling between them. Finally
it broke. "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME DOG TURD?!" Kouga yelled raising his hands in the air. Everyone sweatdropped and
Inuyasha blinked in surprise clearly expecting (and wanting) a fight. "All this time I thought she had rejected you
and you were just jealous. Don't you think if I had know you were in the middle of the courting ritual I would have
stopped?" Inuyasha stared at him. "No." Kouga snorted. "Figures you'd be that stupid. I have honor dog turd and
if I had known I would have killed you and won Kagome fairly." Kouga sighed and sat on a nearby rock. "Well if he's
already marked you its too late then." He grumbled. Inuyasha looked extremely disapointed. "You mean you're just
going to give up?"
Kouga gave another snort. "I told you I have honor dog turd." Kouga looked over at Kagome. "I'm sorry Kagome,
but theres nothing I can do, you'll have to suffer with him as a mate." A little bit away Shippo looked up at Miroku.
"How could anyone be that dense?" Miroku sighed. "Years of practice Shippo." Kagome smiled. "Its alright Kouga, I
understand. I'm sure I'll SOMEHOW live with him." She said shaking her head. "Hey!" Inuyasha protested but everyone
ignored him. "I guess you are here following the youkai that attacked the human village then?" Kouga asked standing
up. Kagome blinked. "How did you know?" Kouga smirked. "I've been following them to see if they will lead me to Naraku.
When I smelt his fowl stench I was worried when I didn't smell yours." Kouga said indicating the fuming hanyou.
Before anyone could speak an ominous laughter filled the air. "Kukukukuku, it seems that you found what you
were seeking for then." Naraku's voice rang out. Everyone tensed and looked around. Sango removed the ribbon on her
kimono and let it fall away as she grabbed onto her weapon. Inuyasha drew the Tetsusaiga as well while Kagome
removed her bow and arrows from the bag she was carrying and Miroku gripped his staff tightly in both hands. Naraku's
baboon covered form appeared in a nearby tree. "Come fight me if you wish." he taunted as he disapeared into the
forest. "It must be a trap." Miroku stated turning, but Kouga and Inuyasha had already taken off. Miroku sighed.
"We had better go after them."
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Kouga burst into the clearing with Inuyasha at his heels. Both were assaulted by the overpowering smell of
blood. Corpses of dozens of youkai lay around the field. Naraku stood calmly in the center standing by a very large
carriage pulled by six skeleton horses. "They did their job well at the village, but this was the only other useful
purpose left for them." Naraku said. Inuyasha smirked. "You don't think that blood is going to beat us do you?" he
taunted raising the Tetsusaiga in front of him while Kouga prepared to strike as well. Naraku chuckled. "Of course
not fool." Naraku turned to the carriage. "Come out and say hello to Inuyasha." he called to whatever was inside.
There was a rustling sound and Inuyasha and Kouga both gave a startled gasp, Inuyasha nearly losing his grip on the
Tetsusaiga, as out stepped.....
Ahahaahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahhahaahah. Ha. :P If you don't hate me yet you must now. Finally a plot! Isn't it
a wonderful feeling? And yes this is the beginning of the darkness, its going to get worse before it gets better I'm
afraid. Who is it in the carriage? Why did Naraku kill an entire village? You'll find out soon enough, after I make
squirm in anticipation for a bit ;) Review and tell me how much you are hating me right now!
Behind the scenes
I wrote the beginning chapter without seeing many episodes, in fact most of the information I had was from fics.
Thats why some facts might be off.
I originally thought that Souta's room was upstairs. This will be fixed when I revise the fic. I also didn't know
at first if the Higurashi's used chairs or if they sat on the floor during meals.