Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha...unless in some odd way I end up being
the real Rumiko Takahashi whose memory was erased so that someone else
could get the glory, but I highly doubt that. I also do not own the NASA or
Chicago for that matter.
I seem to have forgotten to do something in the first chapter. I would GREATLY like to thank my friend Angel for helping me with the idea and plot of this story. This chapter is basically a repeat of what happened in the last chapter but in a different point of view.
(*thoughts* **actions** 'radio' "spoken")
Blastoff Chapter 2: Introductions
Another day; more training, and that probably meant, more failing. Why is it that every time he got into the stupid simulation he got all nervous? At first, it was because he wasn't concentrated, but now he was sure he knew it all by heart. *Then why the hell do I hesitate?* A voice called to him, breaking him from his reverie. He turned and faced the person he least wanted to see.
"Miroku..."
"Instructor Kazaana... You always forget the formalities, Mr. Takahashi."
His instructor was a strange one. About his same height, he had brown hair pulled back in a small ponytail and violet eyes. He wasn't that much older than him, but his habits were morally questionable, and could grow to be annoying.
"Screw formalities, Miroku."
"Always one to have a way with words."
They started to walk towards the simulation room when they crossed paths with another instructor. She had long brown hair held up in a ponytail, and brown eyes lined with pink eyeliner. Unlike other female instructors, she chose to wear long black pants instead of a skirt. Miroku, being as he was, decided to share a greeting with the fellow instructor.
"Sango! Just who I wanted to see!"
Miroku smiled and Sango rolled her eyes.
"Hello, Miroku."
"I'd like you to meet my student, Inuyasha Takahashi."
Inuyasha nodded as a greeting. Watching his instructor talking with this girl got very boring very quickly. *Looks like Miroku's too busy to remember about the simulation* With that thought, he started to walk away slowly while they continued their conversation.
"You know, Sango, I would go to the end of the world for you...."
"Yes, Miroku, but, if you ever get to find the end of the world....., could you please stay there...? Oh..., and by the way, your student is fleeing."
Sango turned around and left while Miroku stood facing Inuyasha. He looked like he was sneaking off in the direction of the cafeteria. Miroku smiled.
"Well, Inuyasha, I hope you're ready for the simulation today."
Instantly, Inuyasha tensed. Turning around, he started to walk in the direction of the simulator. Passing Miroku, he muttered something incoherent under his breath.
"What was that, Inuyasha?"
They were a few feet away from each other and he had to raise his voice to make sure Inuyasha could understand him. Inuyasha turned and started to walk backwards.
"I said you're a stupid idiot that needs to sort out his priorities!"
Miroku smirked and Inuyasha was amused.
"Mr. Takahashi, you shouldn't speak like that to your instructor!"
Inuyasha turned and started walking normally, but turned his head to answer Miroku's comment.
"Screw that!"
"Umm, Inuyasha.....you should watch...!"
Suddenly, Inuyasha felt something soft bump into him. Turning his head, he saw that it wasn't someTHING, but someONE sitting sprawled on the floor. Long legs, short skirt, black hair....*Aargh, snap out of it! She's looking at me.* Not knowing what to do, he did the only thing that came to mind.
"Hey, you should really watch where you're going, wench."
He walked past her into the simulation room, trying to ignore her pissed off shouts. *Smooth Yasha, real smooth.* He sighed and went to look for his helmet.
Miroku shook his head and walked up to the unlucky girl that had bumped into Inuyasha. *Such a fool to pass up an opportunity like this.*
"Hello there."
"Aahh!!!"
He flinched a little at the girl's startled cry, but looking at her, he smirked. Long legs, short skirt, black hair, blue eyes.....he smirked even wider. *Poor Inuyasha, once he finds out, he's gonna be wishing he had my charm.* Remembering she had just bumped into his friend and was currently on the floor, he decided to help her out. There was no problem when the instructors were late.
"Are you all right?"
He held out his hand. She took it, using it to stand.
"Um, I'm okay, I guess."
She blinked and looked down at his shirt. He smirked and made sure not to let go of her hand.
"I apologize for my student's behavior, he can be very ill-mannered..."
He looked her over, and mentally patted himself in the back.
"...he can also be very blind, being so rude to a beautiful woman such as yourself."
She looked confused for a moment. Stealing a glance behind her, he noticed the door to the simulation room, remembering is very ill-tempered student. *That's right, I guess I put it off long enough*
"Well, it seems I should be going now. Oh, and by the way, I am Instructor Kazaana, Instructor Miroku Kazaana"
He shook her hand and smiled. Shaking back, she said her name.
"Kagome Higurashi."
"Well Kagome, it was a pleasure speaking with you. Goodbye."
He let go of her hand and walked into the simulation room.
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Inuyasha stood inside the simulation room waiting for Miroku impatiently. He was about to barge outside and start making demands when he finally opened the door and walked in, closing the door behind him. Inuyasha crossed his arms and looked at Miroku indignantly.
"About time, Miroku. What were you doing out there, appreciating your reflection on the floor?"
Miroku smirked at Inuyasha's remark and raised an eyebrow.
"No, I was actually looking at something much more interesting on the floor."
Miroku's smirk grew and Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Right, I don't wanna know."
Inuyasha entered the simulator and was soon followed by Miroku who had gone to look for his helmet.
"Shall we get started then?"
Inuyasha took his seat on the left and Miroku took his on the right, signaling the technician to begin the simulation. In perfect synchronization they put on their helmets and secured they're seatbelts. A very familiar voice talked through the radio.
'T minus 10 minutes"
"Okay, here we go."
Inuyasha started pushing specific buttons on the panel.
"Engine and thruster status"
Miroku looked to his right, flipped three switches and then looked down at his panel.
"Thrusters and engines are green."
Inuyasha looked at his panel and tapped it, his thoughts started to wander. *This is getting really old...and I'm hungry* He looked at the clock located at the corner of his panel. *It's already late. I wonder if there's any ramen at home* A voice broke his thoughts.
'T minus 5 minutes'
Miroku looked at Inuyasha and shook his head. *Oh well...so much for having the rest of the week off...*
"Fuel and brake status."
"Fuel tank full and brakes are ready"
Inuyasha nodded and flipped one of the switches in between him and Miroku.
"Houston we're ready for liftoff."
The cockpit began to tremble and they heard the voice once again.
'Acknowledged. Liftoff in 5...'
Inuyasha placed his hands on the controls, returning to his thoughts. He remembered the incident in the hallway. *I wonder who that girl was? She looked kinda down...*
'...4...'
Meanwhile, Miroku was having thoughts of his own.*Great...Inuyasha's in his own little world again. He's probably thinking about that girl in the hallway...*
'...3...'
(inuyasha)*...maybe she's new here and was lost...*
'...2...'
(miroku)*...she did have really nice legs...I wonder if Sango is busy tonight?.........*
'...1...'
(inuyasha)*...I wonder if she's also training for the next lunar flight...*
(miroku)*...I could take her out to see Chicago. I hope she wears that black dress...*
'...and blastoff!'
(inuyasha)*...huh?! We're already blasting off, shit!*
(miroku)*..here we go.*
They sat upright as the trembling amounted to quaking. The space shuttle lifted off the ground, seconds later swerving out of control and smashing the control tower.
"Dammit Miroku!!!"
He yanked off his helmet and seatbelt.
"Oh well...seems like you failed your test Inuyasha."
He calmly lifted off his helmet and took off his seatbelt. Inuyasha glared at Miroku and his left eye twitched. He talked between clenched teeth.
"Wha...what did you say?"
Miroku sighed and looked at Inuyasha.
" I said you F-A-I-L-E-D your T-E-S-T. 'Comprende?'"
**twitch**"T...t...test?"
Miroku nodded. Inuyasha's left eye twitched again and a stress mark appeared next to his right eye.
"Miroku..."
"Yes Inuyasha?"
Miroku smiled innocently but was shocked to see Inuyasha smile back. A smile wich didn't last very long.
"WHY IN THE SEVEN HELLS DIDN'T TOU TELL ME THIS WAS A FUCKING TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Miroku started to sweat nervously.
"hehe, calm down Inuya-"
"DON'T TELL ME TO CALM DOWN!! I AM PERFECTLY CALM!!"
He took a deep breath and stomped out of the control room leaving a shaken Miroku behind. Miroku shook his head and sighed.
"Inuyasha really needs anger management."
He left the simulator, stopping to give his thanks and apologies to the technician. He smiled and walked happily down the hallway.
*Now to find Sango*
Somewhere else, far away from the simulation room, a very angry student sat in the cafeteria chugging down a bowl of ramen. Once finished, already in a better mood and with a full stomach, he decided to go home while saying a three word prayer.
*God bless ramen*
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I finally know the meaning of reviews. You don't really know how important they are until you want some of your own...so...review.
P.S.: This story is already mapped out and will most probably be finished. I do not plan to stop just because of writers block so I have taken measures against it. Thanks to my friend Angel for helping me out. ^^
I seem to have forgotten to do something in the first chapter. I would GREATLY like to thank my friend Angel for helping me with the idea and plot of this story. This chapter is basically a repeat of what happened in the last chapter but in a different point of view.
(*thoughts* **actions** 'radio' "spoken")
Blastoff Chapter 2: Introductions
Another day; more training, and that probably meant, more failing. Why is it that every time he got into the stupid simulation he got all nervous? At first, it was because he wasn't concentrated, but now he was sure he knew it all by heart. *Then why the hell do I hesitate?* A voice called to him, breaking him from his reverie. He turned and faced the person he least wanted to see.
"Miroku..."
"Instructor Kazaana... You always forget the formalities, Mr. Takahashi."
His instructor was a strange one. About his same height, he had brown hair pulled back in a small ponytail and violet eyes. He wasn't that much older than him, but his habits were morally questionable, and could grow to be annoying.
"Screw formalities, Miroku."
"Always one to have a way with words."
They started to walk towards the simulation room when they crossed paths with another instructor. She had long brown hair held up in a ponytail, and brown eyes lined with pink eyeliner. Unlike other female instructors, she chose to wear long black pants instead of a skirt. Miroku, being as he was, decided to share a greeting with the fellow instructor.
"Sango! Just who I wanted to see!"
Miroku smiled and Sango rolled her eyes.
"Hello, Miroku."
"I'd like you to meet my student, Inuyasha Takahashi."
Inuyasha nodded as a greeting. Watching his instructor talking with this girl got very boring very quickly. *Looks like Miroku's too busy to remember about the simulation* With that thought, he started to walk away slowly while they continued their conversation.
"You know, Sango, I would go to the end of the world for you...."
"Yes, Miroku, but, if you ever get to find the end of the world....., could you please stay there...? Oh..., and by the way, your student is fleeing."
Sango turned around and left while Miroku stood facing Inuyasha. He looked like he was sneaking off in the direction of the cafeteria. Miroku smiled.
"Well, Inuyasha, I hope you're ready for the simulation today."
Instantly, Inuyasha tensed. Turning around, he started to walk in the direction of the simulator. Passing Miroku, he muttered something incoherent under his breath.
"What was that, Inuyasha?"
They were a few feet away from each other and he had to raise his voice to make sure Inuyasha could understand him. Inuyasha turned and started to walk backwards.
"I said you're a stupid idiot that needs to sort out his priorities!"
Miroku smirked and Inuyasha was amused.
"Mr. Takahashi, you shouldn't speak like that to your instructor!"
Inuyasha turned and started walking normally, but turned his head to answer Miroku's comment.
"Screw that!"
"Umm, Inuyasha.....you should watch...!"
Suddenly, Inuyasha felt something soft bump into him. Turning his head, he saw that it wasn't someTHING, but someONE sitting sprawled on the floor. Long legs, short skirt, black hair....*Aargh, snap out of it! She's looking at me.* Not knowing what to do, he did the only thing that came to mind.
"Hey, you should really watch where you're going, wench."
He walked past her into the simulation room, trying to ignore her pissed off shouts. *Smooth Yasha, real smooth.* He sighed and went to look for his helmet.
Miroku shook his head and walked up to the unlucky girl that had bumped into Inuyasha. *Such a fool to pass up an opportunity like this.*
"Hello there."
"Aahh!!!"
He flinched a little at the girl's startled cry, but looking at her, he smirked. Long legs, short skirt, black hair, blue eyes.....he smirked even wider. *Poor Inuyasha, once he finds out, he's gonna be wishing he had my charm.* Remembering she had just bumped into his friend and was currently on the floor, he decided to help her out. There was no problem when the instructors were late.
"Are you all right?"
He held out his hand. She took it, using it to stand.
"Um, I'm okay, I guess."
She blinked and looked down at his shirt. He smirked and made sure not to let go of her hand.
"I apologize for my student's behavior, he can be very ill-mannered..."
He looked her over, and mentally patted himself in the back.
"...he can also be very blind, being so rude to a beautiful woman such as yourself."
She looked confused for a moment. Stealing a glance behind her, he noticed the door to the simulation room, remembering is very ill-tempered student. *That's right, I guess I put it off long enough*
"Well, it seems I should be going now. Oh, and by the way, I am Instructor Kazaana, Instructor Miroku Kazaana"
He shook her hand and smiled. Shaking back, she said her name.
"Kagome Higurashi."
"Well Kagome, it was a pleasure speaking with you. Goodbye."
He let go of her hand and walked into the simulation room.
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Inuyasha stood inside the simulation room waiting for Miroku impatiently. He was about to barge outside and start making demands when he finally opened the door and walked in, closing the door behind him. Inuyasha crossed his arms and looked at Miroku indignantly.
"About time, Miroku. What were you doing out there, appreciating your reflection on the floor?"
Miroku smirked at Inuyasha's remark and raised an eyebrow.
"No, I was actually looking at something much more interesting on the floor."
Miroku's smirk grew and Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Right, I don't wanna know."
Inuyasha entered the simulator and was soon followed by Miroku who had gone to look for his helmet.
"Shall we get started then?"
Inuyasha took his seat on the left and Miroku took his on the right, signaling the technician to begin the simulation. In perfect synchronization they put on their helmets and secured they're seatbelts. A very familiar voice talked through the radio.
'T minus 10 minutes"
"Okay, here we go."
Inuyasha started pushing specific buttons on the panel.
"Engine and thruster status"
Miroku looked to his right, flipped three switches and then looked down at his panel.
"Thrusters and engines are green."
Inuyasha looked at his panel and tapped it, his thoughts started to wander. *This is getting really old...and I'm hungry* He looked at the clock located at the corner of his panel. *It's already late. I wonder if there's any ramen at home* A voice broke his thoughts.
'T minus 5 minutes'
Miroku looked at Inuyasha and shook his head. *Oh well...so much for having the rest of the week off...*
"Fuel and brake status."
"Fuel tank full and brakes are ready"
Inuyasha nodded and flipped one of the switches in between him and Miroku.
"Houston we're ready for liftoff."
The cockpit began to tremble and they heard the voice once again.
'Acknowledged. Liftoff in 5...'
Inuyasha placed his hands on the controls, returning to his thoughts. He remembered the incident in the hallway. *I wonder who that girl was? She looked kinda down...*
'...4...'
Meanwhile, Miroku was having thoughts of his own.*Great...Inuyasha's in his own little world again. He's probably thinking about that girl in the hallway...*
'...3...'
(inuyasha)*...maybe she's new here and was lost...*
'...2...'
(miroku)*...she did have really nice legs...I wonder if Sango is busy tonight?.........*
'...1...'
(inuyasha)*...I wonder if she's also training for the next lunar flight...*
(miroku)*...I could take her out to see Chicago. I hope she wears that black dress...*
'...and blastoff!'
(inuyasha)*...huh?! We're already blasting off, shit!*
(miroku)*..here we go.*
They sat upright as the trembling amounted to quaking. The space shuttle lifted off the ground, seconds later swerving out of control and smashing the control tower.
"Dammit Miroku!!!"
He yanked off his helmet and seatbelt.
"Oh well...seems like you failed your test Inuyasha."
He calmly lifted off his helmet and took off his seatbelt. Inuyasha glared at Miroku and his left eye twitched. He talked between clenched teeth.
"Wha...what did you say?"
Miroku sighed and looked at Inuyasha.
" I said you F-A-I-L-E-D your T-E-S-T. 'Comprende?'"
**twitch**"T...t...test?"
Miroku nodded. Inuyasha's left eye twitched again and a stress mark appeared next to his right eye.
"Miroku..."
"Yes Inuyasha?"
Miroku smiled innocently but was shocked to see Inuyasha smile back. A smile wich didn't last very long.
"WHY IN THE SEVEN HELLS DIDN'T TOU TELL ME THIS WAS A FUCKING TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Miroku started to sweat nervously.
"hehe, calm down Inuya-"
"DON'T TELL ME TO CALM DOWN!! I AM PERFECTLY CALM!!"
He took a deep breath and stomped out of the control room leaving a shaken Miroku behind. Miroku shook his head and sighed.
"Inuyasha really needs anger management."
He left the simulator, stopping to give his thanks and apologies to the technician. He smiled and walked happily down the hallway.
*Now to find Sango*
Somewhere else, far away from the simulation room, a very angry student sat in the cafeteria chugging down a bowl of ramen. Once finished, already in a better mood and with a full stomach, he decided to go home while saying a three word prayer.
*God bless ramen*
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I finally know the meaning of reviews. You don't really know how important they are until you want some of your own...so...review.
P.S.: This story is already mapped out and will most probably be finished. I do not plan to stop just because of writers block so I have taken measures against it. Thanks to my friend Angel for helping me out. ^^