Time for a change part 54
Hello again everyone, as I suspected school is taking a toll on my free time. Averaging homework in 6 out of
7 classes (the 7th being band so I guess it really doesn't count) a day does that. I guess thats what I get
for taking about the hardest schedule a junior can get -_-.
*Anyways enough griping, Arwen of Imladris/Midoriko-sama was the winner of the fic challenge on my site. There
wasn't really a prize for winning, though I did give her something she wanted for quite a while but it was
really a cooincidence she won and got it at about the same time. I haven't decided if I will ever do another,
maybe once TFAC is over I will. With some sort of prize this time.
-Jamfase- Happy late cursed birthday.
-kelsey- If mine is the best you obviously haven't read Midoriko-sama's. Just type Midoriko in the search. I
recommend 2000 Dorei Youkai Tokyo especially, but please leave reviews! She doesn't get enough attention.
-Midoriko-sama- Don't worry, I'm not going to kill of Inuyasha, maybe.
-KC Kee- Maybe a deleted scenes appearance, but Fluffy won't be doing much else.
-Hitokiri RyuKaze- There is a reason why there hasn't been any err intimate mentionings in this fic. In fact
I believe you might get an answer in this chapter. As I've said before, things like mailing lists and editors
are kinda a bit late since this fic is ending, maybe if I write another long fic.
- I have thought hard on adding them (especially Kohaku), but as I have rarely seen them so no they probably
won't be, maybe a mentioning or two. This is more of a show down sort of deal.
-fuma-the-dragon-of-earth- I'm sorry but I can't understand your review...
-Phoenix06- ehehe, careful some of the other ladies might not like competition ;).
-tao-fairlight- the end of this fic is set in stone, there will be no changes from what I have planned I'm
afraid.
-Hateshi- I don't beat reviewers, I just tell them to go read Midoriko-sama's work (search Midoriko) and
review everything they read, especially 2000 Dorei Youkai Tokyo or else I'll be unhappy and unhappy authors
write angsty death scenes for main characters ;). Oh btw just when did Inuyasha and Kagome bathe together?
The only time was when Inu was clothed and threw Kagome into the lake... I think. 0_0 that was the longest
review I believe I have ever gotten.
-baka che- Tell me if you don't get my second email.
-Waters Angel- well lessee, sometimes I tell people I hit my head with things (which has helped once or
twice), but I can't really say. I suppose it might be becuase of my impulsive writing style and love
of 'bending straight lines' (read pretending if you don't get it). In fact until recently I didn't keep
any notes at all, just let my fingers do the thinking.
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I don't own Inuyasha
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Kagome stared blankly at him not understanding. "What do you mean you're leaving Inuyasha? Where
are you going?" she asked, a hit of worry in her voice. Inuyasha kept his eyes on her wounded leg, refusing
to meet her gaze. "I'm leaving." he repeated softly. "I'm going to kill Naraku." "Wh-what?" Kagome said her
head shaking slightly in disbelief. "No!" Kagome reached out and grabbed onto Inuyasha's sleeve. "Why
Inuyasha?! We're all going to fight Naraku together!" Inuyasha looked up slowly, his face was grim. Gently
he pulled Kagome close into a hug, careful or her leg.
"I have to do this alone, this is how it has to be." he murmered gently running his hand through her
hair. Kagome rested against him wide eyed as she listened, tears beginning to form. "Kikyou won't be able to
rest until she has been avenged, I owe her that. And I won't be able to rest until I can prove I can protect you."
Kagome opened her mouth to protest, to tell him that she knew that he would always protect, but Inuyasha
silenced her with a gentle squeeze. "You shouldn't have been hurt, you should never be hurt. If I don't kill
Naraku he'll just keep coming after you, keep hurting you. I have to be alone when I fight him, if he uses more of
those things from before I need to know they aren't really you or the others. I can't be distracted."
Inuyasha had obviously thought this through, so thoroughly that Kagome wondered just how long she had been
unconscious. She turned her head so she could look at him, searching for some hint of doubt or reluctance to do
what he had just said, but there was none. His face was as determined as she had ever seen it. And so she pressed
her face against his shoulder and let the tears flow. Inuyasha sadly rocked her gently in his arms, trying to
end the choked sobs coming from his mate. He was glad she wasn't pleading with him not to go, that she atleast
understood why he had to. It would have caused him even more pain to have to leave her like that.
Time passed, maybe it was minutes, maybe hours, but at last Kagome's sobs subsided. Inuyasha gently tilted
her head and caught her lips with his own. Kagome returned it fiercely and it was some time before they pulled
away. Inuyasha rested his chin on Kagome's forehead. Kagome snuggled closer to him, letting her arms wrap around
him and press him as close as they could. "Kagome..." "Hmm?" was her reply, muffled somewhat by his kimono.
"Promise me... Promise me if I don't come back.. that you won't waste your life being sad." Inuyasha hated what
he had to say next, but forced the words out. "Find another mate if I don't come back, don't stay alone." Kagome
stiffened, clearly not liking thinking of Inuyasha's possible demise, and Inuyasha was sure he could smell tears
beginning to form again. "But you said the mark is permanent, it will always be there, even if I married a human I
would still know what it meant."
"It is, but not before we..." A light blush on his cheeks indicated what he meant. It made sense to Kagome
now why Inuyasha had been so reluctant to consumate their bond. Even then, he had been worried of dieing in the
quest for the shards and leaving her with a constant reminder of him and possibly permanently single. (There! Now
all you lemon lovers have your answer!) "Oi, are you going to promise me or not?" Inuyasha prompted. Kagome shook
her head. "No, I'm not going to give you an excuse to leave me. This way you will have to come back for me." She
said only half-joking. "I'll never love anyone like I do you Inuyasha, mark or no mark." Inuyasha smirked a little,
pleased despite the fact it wasn't the answer he had set out to get.
Inuyasha gently moved her back onto the futon where she had been laying. "You're leaving now aren't you?"
Kagome asked sadly, a few tears starting to run down her cheeks. Inuyasha nodded, brushed the tears away, and
gently kissed her. "I love you Kagome." he murmered. Suddenly she yawned, as if all of her energy had been drained
from their short conversation. "Come back to me soon Inuyasha." she said sleepily before falling into the land of
dreams. Inuyasha watched her sleep, hopefuly not her last peaceful one until he returned, before standing up.
Feeling a great ache in his heart, he left his injured mate and exited the hut.
Outside, resting against a tree was Miroku. The priest looked up as Inuyasha started walking towards him.
Inuyasha stopped once he was standing beside of him. He turned his head and looked Miroku. They stared at each other
for several seconds, seemingly communicating without words. Understanding flashed in Miroku's eyes. "Buddha's
compasion go with you Inuyasha." Miroku said. Inuyasha gave a short nod before facing foreward. "Take care of her
Miroku, you'll need more than Buddha on your side to protect you if you don't." he said. With that Inuyasha continued
walking, the sound of his footsteps diminishing slowly. After they had vanished from hearing Shippo appeared from
a nearby tree and landed on Miroku's shoulder. "Where is Inuyasha going?" Shippo asked with a mixture of curiousity
and nervousness. Miroku sighed. "He's going on a trip for a while. Don't worry he'll be back soon enough." Miroku
said telling the kitsune a part of the truth. Shippo nodded. "Well I hope he brings us back something good. Miroku
smiled and patted the boy on the head. "As do I Shippo. As do I."
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Inuyasha didn't have to wander long. He was hardly out of the village when he spotted a group of
Saimyoushou. He approached them and they silently turned and started flying at a leaisurely pace off in a seemingly
random direction. Inuyasha followed them at this walking pace for several days. When he stopped to eat or sleep the
Saimyoushou would wait, obviously they're only job was to lead Inuyasha somewhere, hopefully to Naraku, and had no
intention of abushing him in his sleep.
Finally, about halfway between noon and nightfall, the Saimyoushou finally reached their intended destination
and flew off into the sky, leaving Inuyasha behind. He watched them go before turning his attention to the structure
down the hill from him. Dark purple mist floated around the two towers that rose above building below. The building
itself was built into the bottom of a stone cliff behind it. No doubt there was a large amount of tunnels inside. The
building was several stories high and coloured white with a black roof. Surrounding it was a large wooden wall and
gate.
The whole area reeked of darkness and Naraku. With a growl, Inuyasha pulled the Tetsusaiga from its sheath,
which transformed as it was pulled out. He made his way cautiously down towards the gate, occasionally stopping and
sniffing for danger. With a creak, the gate opened to welcome him in. As he walked through the threshhold of the gate,
the very sunlight seemed to be blocked out by some form of magic leaving only a weak grayish light to brighten the
courtyard and building beyond. Nothing moved save for some dust floating through the air. He was finally here,
Naraku's lair.
Its the final showdown, goody. Yes I know this was short, but oh well. This was a good place to end it and its late
and I need sleep. If you haven't read her work already I strongly suggest Midoriko-sama's (search for Midoriko).
I especially suggest reading 2000 Dorei Youkai Tokyo. She hasn't posted it all yet, but its far longer (and better)
than TFAC. Please review if you do read her things as she doesn't get the credit she deserves. Btw, since revision
for this fic is just around the corner, if you have any suggestions how to improve the fic (other than spelling and
grammar I get the picture already ;) )I would love to hear them. Be specific if all possible.
Hello again everyone, as I suspected school is taking a toll on my free time. Averaging homework in 6 out of
7 classes (the 7th being band so I guess it really doesn't count) a day does that. I guess thats what I get
for taking about the hardest schedule a junior can get -_-.
*Anyways enough griping, Arwen of Imladris/Midoriko-sama was the winner of the fic challenge on my site. There
wasn't really a prize for winning, though I did give her something she wanted for quite a while but it was
really a cooincidence she won and got it at about the same time. I haven't decided if I will ever do another,
maybe once TFAC is over I will. With some sort of prize this time.
-Jamfase- Happy late cursed birthday.
-kelsey- If mine is the best you obviously haven't read Midoriko-sama's. Just type Midoriko in the search. I
recommend 2000 Dorei Youkai Tokyo especially, but please leave reviews! She doesn't get enough attention.
-Midoriko-sama- Don't worry, I'm not going to kill of Inuyasha, maybe.
-KC Kee- Maybe a deleted scenes appearance, but Fluffy won't be doing much else.
-Hitokiri RyuKaze- There is a reason why there hasn't been any err intimate mentionings in this fic. In fact
I believe you might get an answer in this chapter. As I've said before, things like mailing lists and editors
are kinda a bit late since this fic is ending, maybe if I write another long fic.
- I have thought hard on adding them (especially Kohaku), but as I have rarely seen them so no they probably
won't be, maybe a mentioning or two. This is more of a show down sort of deal.
-fuma-the-dragon-of-earth- I'm sorry but I can't understand your review...
-Phoenix06- ehehe, careful some of the other ladies might not like competition ;).
-tao-fairlight- the end of this fic is set in stone, there will be no changes from what I have planned I'm
afraid.
-Hateshi- I don't beat reviewers, I just tell them to go read Midoriko-sama's work (search Midoriko) and
review everything they read, especially 2000 Dorei Youkai Tokyo or else I'll be unhappy and unhappy authors
write angsty death scenes for main characters ;). Oh btw just when did Inuyasha and Kagome bathe together?
The only time was when Inu was clothed and threw Kagome into the lake... I think. 0_0 that was the longest
review I believe I have ever gotten.
-baka che- Tell me if you don't get my second email.
-Waters Angel- well lessee, sometimes I tell people I hit my head with things (which has helped once or
twice), but I can't really say. I suppose it might be becuase of my impulsive writing style and love
of 'bending straight lines' (read pretending if you don't get it). In fact until recently I didn't keep
any notes at all, just let my fingers do the thinking.
-
-
I don't own Inuyasha
-
-
-
-
Kagome stared blankly at him not understanding. "What do you mean you're leaving Inuyasha? Where
are you going?" she asked, a hit of worry in her voice. Inuyasha kept his eyes on her wounded leg, refusing
to meet her gaze. "I'm leaving." he repeated softly. "I'm going to kill Naraku." "Wh-what?" Kagome said her
head shaking slightly in disbelief. "No!" Kagome reached out and grabbed onto Inuyasha's sleeve. "Why
Inuyasha?! We're all going to fight Naraku together!" Inuyasha looked up slowly, his face was grim. Gently
he pulled Kagome close into a hug, careful or her leg.
"I have to do this alone, this is how it has to be." he murmered gently running his hand through her
hair. Kagome rested against him wide eyed as she listened, tears beginning to form. "Kikyou won't be able to
rest until she has been avenged, I owe her that. And I won't be able to rest until I can prove I can protect you."
Kagome opened her mouth to protest, to tell him that she knew that he would always protect, but Inuyasha
silenced her with a gentle squeeze. "You shouldn't have been hurt, you should never be hurt. If I don't kill
Naraku he'll just keep coming after you, keep hurting you. I have to be alone when I fight him, if he uses more of
those things from before I need to know they aren't really you or the others. I can't be distracted."
Inuyasha had obviously thought this through, so thoroughly that Kagome wondered just how long she had been
unconscious. She turned her head so she could look at him, searching for some hint of doubt or reluctance to do
what he had just said, but there was none. His face was as determined as she had ever seen it. And so she pressed
her face against his shoulder and let the tears flow. Inuyasha sadly rocked her gently in his arms, trying to
end the choked sobs coming from his mate. He was glad she wasn't pleading with him not to go, that she atleast
understood why he had to. It would have caused him even more pain to have to leave her like that.
Time passed, maybe it was minutes, maybe hours, but at last Kagome's sobs subsided. Inuyasha gently tilted
her head and caught her lips with his own. Kagome returned it fiercely and it was some time before they pulled
away. Inuyasha rested his chin on Kagome's forehead. Kagome snuggled closer to him, letting her arms wrap around
him and press him as close as they could. "Kagome..." "Hmm?" was her reply, muffled somewhat by his kimono.
"Promise me... Promise me if I don't come back.. that you won't waste your life being sad." Inuyasha hated what
he had to say next, but forced the words out. "Find another mate if I don't come back, don't stay alone." Kagome
stiffened, clearly not liking thinking of Inuyasha's possible demise, and Inuyasha was sure he could smell tears
beginning to form again. "But you said the mark is permanent, it will always be there, even if I married a human I
would still know what it meant."
"It is, but not before we..." A light blush on his cheeks indicated what he meant. It made sense to Kagome
now why Inuyasha had been so reluctant to consumate their bond. Even then, he had been worried of dieing in the
quest for the shards and leaving her with a constant reminder of him and possibly permanently single. (There! Now
all you lemon lovers have your answer!) "Oi, are you going to promise me or not?" Inuyasha prompted. Kagome shook
her head. "No, I'm not going to give you an excuse to leave me. This way you will have to come back for me." She
said only half-joking. "I'll never love anyone like I do you Inuyasha, mark or no mark." Inuyasha smirked a little,
pleased despite the fact it wasn't the answer he had set out to get.
Inuyasha gently moved her back onto the futon where she had been laying. "You're leaving now aren't you?"
Kagome asked sadly, a few tears starting to run down her cheeks. Inuyasha nodded, brushed the tears away, and
gently kissed her. "I love you Kagome." he murmered. Suddenly she yawned, as if all of her energy had been drained
from their short conversation. "Come back to me soon Inuyasha." she said sleepily before falling into the land of
dreams. Inuyasha watched her sleep, hopefuly not her last peaceful one until he returned, before standing up.
Feeling a great ache in his heart, he left his injured mate and exited the hut.
Outside, resting against a tree was Miroku. The priest looked up as Inuyasha started walking towards him.
Inuyasha stopped once he was standing beside of him. He turned his head and looked Miroku. They stared at each other
for several seconds, seemingly communicating without words. Understanding flashed in Miroku's eyes. "Buddha's
compasion go with you Inuyasha." Miroku said. Inuyasha gave a short nod before facing foreward. "Take care of her
Miroku, you'll need more than Buddha on your side to protect you if you don't." he said. With that Inuyasha continued
walking, the sound of his footsteps diminishing slowly. After they had vanished from hearing Shippo appeared from
a nearby tree and landed on Miroku's shoulder. "Where is Inuyasha going?" Shippo asked with a mixture of curiousity
and nervousness. Miroku sighed. "He's going on a trip for a while. Don't worry he'll be back soon enough." Miroku
said telling the kitsune a part of the truth. Shippo nodded. "Well I hope he brings us back something good. Miroku
smiled and patted the boy on the head. "As do I Shippo. As do I."
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Inuyasha didn't have to wander long. He was hardly out of the village when he spotted a group of
Saimyoushou. He approached them and they silently turned and started flying at a leaisurely pace off in a seemingly
random direction. Inuyasha followed them at this walking pace for several days. When he stopped to eat or sleep the
Saimyoushou would wait, obviously they're only job was to lead Inuyasha somewhere, hopefully to Naraku, and had no
intention of abushing him in his sleep.
Finally, about halfway between noon and nightfall, the Saimyoushou finally reached their intended destination
and flew off into the sky, leaving Inuyasha behind. He watched them go before turning his attention to the structure
down the hill from him. Dark purple mist floated around the two towers that rose above building below. The building
itself was built into the bottom of a stone cliff behind it. No doubt there was a large amount of tunnels inside. The
building was several stories high and coloured white with a black roof. Surrounding it was a large wooden wall and
gate.
The whole area reeked of darkness and Naraku. With a growl, Inuyasha pulled the Tetsusaiga from its sheath,
which transformed as it was pulled out. He made his way cautiously down towards the gate, occasionally stopping and
sniffing for danger. With a creak, the gate opened to welcome him in. As he walked through the threshhold of the gate,
the very sunlight seemed to be blocked out by some form of magic leaving only a weak grayish light to brighten the
courtyard and building beyond. Nothing moved save for some dust floating through the air. He was finally here,
Naraku's lair.
Its the final showdown, goody. Yes I know this was short, but oh well. This was a good place to end it and its late
and I need sleep. If you haven't read her work already I strongly suggest Midoriko-sama's (search for Midoriko).
I especially suggest reading 2000 Dorei Youkai Tokyo. She hasn't posted it all yet, but its far longer (and better)
than TFAC. Please review if you do read her things as she doesn't get the credit she deserves. Btw, since revision
for this fic is just around the corner, if you have any suggestions how to improve the fic (other than spelling and
grammar I get the picture already ;) )I would love to hear them. Be specific if all possible.