*opens up a brand new spakin' box of youkai lawyer seals, also known as
disclaimers* Okay, I'm ready to get back to work!! I sadly do not own any
teeny tiny part of Inuyasha, not even a lock of that beautiful silver hair
*sob* But if I did.*happy smile* Ah well, in my dreams
A/N: Thank you SOOO much Laura() and Lunatic Pandora I went back and looked and sure enough, I forgot to post up a chapter *thwaps forehead*. I'm such a dolt. I went back and fixed it.again, I'm so sorry everyone, the REAL chapter 6 + are up and running!! That was a really important chapter too *blushes tomato red* GOMEN NASAI MINNA!!!
Oh yeah, one more big thing, I'm having a LOT of trouble with an idea, so I'm kinda taking a survey, everyone who reads this, PLEASE review with your idea to the question at the end. I would really appreciate it!! I can't guarantee that I'll use your idea, but you might think of something I didn't :P
. *********Back to Kagome's POV******************
I sighed softly, as I reluctantly reached for my pack to pull it over my shoulders, noticing that it was getting easier to do each day.
'Time to head home for more supplies' I thought to myself and left the hut. The boy stood with his parents, who once again offered us their tearful thank yous. Frankly I was getting a little embarrassed by it, all the flattery and attention. Shippou waved goodbye to his new young friend and we set off into the forest. Traveling with us, for part of the distance, was a group of young men, whose task was to give the dead we found a proper burial. We were going to lead them towards the remains before continuing on our journey.
Inuyasha had slipped back into his 'tough guy, must get shards, and kick Naraku's butt' mode, but I smiled softly and didn't mind. I had my reassurance this morning that he wasn't going to go back on his word. I had woken up twice today wrapped up in the warmth of his arms, and I had fallen asleep the second time with his tender words in my ears. I lifted my head a little higher, full of confidence and a new kind of strength.
Shippou kept looking back at me from his basket and snickering at me, and I had the feeling he wasn't completely asleep when Inuyasha and I had slipped away from the cabin early this morning. I gave him a playful look and ruffled the hair on his head, "And what are you laughing at?" I said and he giggled.
"Nuttin'" he said and grinned, "I'm just happy that you're happy Kagome!" I nodded, "Hai, I am happy," I replied.
"Well, if he makes you cry again, I'll beat him up," Shippou's chest puffed up with importance.
"I can hear you," came Inuyasha's voice from the front of the group, and Shippou and I shared a laugh. Suddenly Inuyasha stopped, sniffing the air, and I looked around. It was the same clearing from the other night. I looked around, and for a moment, thought I saw a figure standing at the edge of the clearing, watching us. But when I tried to focus in, it was gone. Instead, I saw the bushes.
"There," I pointed, and the men passed us. Miroku had insisted that he remain for the proper prayers for the spirit, and Inuyasha reluctantly agreed, citing "so we don't have to stop for any more stupid people who eat the poisoned berries." The men tore up the bushes, pulling parts of the body out with the roots.
Everything was piled into one large funeral pyre, and with Miroku chanting softly, we lit the remains. I felt a brush of cold air sweep past my cheek, and turned my head. There was a figure, not really solid, but defiantly there. A young woman it seemed, holding a small child.
"Arigato," the wind whispered in my ear, and the figure disappeared, just as Miroku's chants ended. I smiled faintly and turned my eyes back to the pyre, noticing the glowing amber eyes on the other side, staring at me. He glanced over my shoulder, trying to figure out what I was staring at and I shook my head, lifting a hand to wipe at the tear that was trying to escape.
"We must be on our way now," Miroku said, "Please be sure that these ashes are given the proper burial, and offerings are left for the dead." The young men nodded, and we continued on our way.
The sun had reached the mid-point of the sky, when I felt the shards were very close. Sango had changed into her armor that morning, and we decided to leave our supplies well concealed before continuing the rest of the day. I pulled my bike behind some bushes, grabbing my bow and arrows. The villagers, insistent on some sort of payment, had re-supplied my quiver. I stood, tucking my bag under the bike and turned to rejoin the others. Inuyasha stood with his arms folded before him, looking impatient.
"Ready" I said, and we started towards the cave. Already I could feel the power of the shards, pulling me towards them. I swore if I listened hard enough, I could probably hear them calling my name.
The cave glowed with the light of the shards, and I almost had to squint to look inside.
Even Inuyasha could feel their pull, and took a step backwards.
"They're in there alright," he whispered and I nodded.
"Its almost too easy, I whispered and looked around. The shards were there, they weren't moving, just like they were sitting there, waiting to be taken.
"What are we waiting for?" Inuyasha cried and dashed in.
"Wait!" I shouted after him, dashing behind him. The rest of the group followed at my heels. I saw the entrance to the cave brighten as he reached it, and disappeared into the darkness. I ran in with him, Shippou beside me.
"Kagome!" I heard and turned. Miroku and Sango seemed trapped outside the cave. "There's a barrier," he said. Shippou looked confused and walked up to them and out of the cave.
"I don't see anything, he said. Kirara mewed and did the same, walking in and out of the threshold without a problem.
"It must block humans," Sango said, "Kagome-chan, you have shards, so it must have no reaction."
Shippou and Kirara glanced at the two.
"Kirara, go with Kagome," Sango ordered and with a mew of consent, she transformed into her larger, form, and ran back inside. I grabbed onto her fur and pulled myself on the fire cat's back as she ran by. We descended into the depths of the cave. Just ahead, I could see Inuyasha's fast form, darting around a turn. Something in the way he moved bother me. Kirara growled and Shippou piped up, "I can smell it too Kirara," I looked down at them, "What?"
"Inuyasha's scent is funny, he's." Shippou's eyes grew large. "its his youkai, its try to come out!"
"Nani?! Tetseiga should be blocking it."
"It's the cave, its making me feel funny," Shippou said, and I saw his eyes glow a bright aquamarine, even Kirara shivered and growled louder. But I didn't feel anything
'It must affect only youkai,"" I thought and shook Shippou hard. He blinked and looked up at me, "I.I don't like this Kagome," he whispered.
"Kirara stop," I cried and surprisingly the fire cat listened. "Shippou, take Kirara and get out of here!"
"But you might need our help," he argued.
"Only youkai are affected by this thing, and if you stay in here, you might end up under its spell, Kirara too!" I jumped off Kirara's back and swiped at her side.
"Hurry, and tell Sango and Miroku to get ready, I'm going to try and get Inuyasha out of here, and we might be followed." Shippou called out my name as Kirara ran quickly back towards the entrance of the cave. I watched until I couldn't see the white shine of Kirara's coat any longer and pulled an arrow from my quiver, notching it and walking down the corridor. I couldn't feel anything, except the pull of the shards
I could hear noises echoing down the corridor, and I crept closer. Carefully, I peeked my head around the corner, and the sight made my heart stop.
A/N: Okay, I know it's a helluva cliffhanger, but I've got a billion ideas and can't decide on one!! So please, tell me what you think Kagome should see. Where are the shards, and if someone has them, who?
Review Comments..
Ame Tenshi :Awwww
ladyjulianna :*laugh* yeah, can't have that tough guy attitude in my fluff, now can we? *bribes Inuyasha with another bowl of ramen as she contemplates the next chapter* As for the mate thing, we'll see. I was thinking about it today, and I'm not sure how'd I do the whole mating thing. I've read a couple of good ideas from other fan fics, but I like to try and be original, so we'll see.
Sakura Avalon: Awwww *bow* I tried ^_^
Paru-chan() *gets glomped and giggles* Thank you !!!
A/N: Thank you SOOO much Laura() and Lunatic Pandora I went back and looked and sure enough, I forgot to post up a chapter *thwaps forehead*. I'm such a dolt. I went back and fixed it.again, I'm so sorry everyone, the REAL chapter 6 + are up and running!! That was a really important chapter too *blushes tomato red* GOMEN NASAI MINNA!!!
Oh yeah, one more big thing, I'm having a LOT of trouble with an idea, so I'm kinda taking a survey, everyone who reads this, PLEASE review with your idea to the question at the end. I would really appreciate it!! I can't guarantee that I'll use your idea, but you might think of something I didn't :P
. *********Back to Kagome's POV******************
I sighed softly, as I reluctantly reached for my pack to pull it over my shoulders, noticing that it was getting easier to do each day.
'Time to head home for more supplies' I thought to myself and left the hut. The boy stood with his parents, who once again offered us their tearful thank yous. Frankly I was getting a little embarrassed by it, all the flattery and attention. Shippou waved goodbye to his new young friend and we set off into the forest. Traveling with us, for part of the distance, was a group of young men, whose task was to give the dead we found a proper burial. We were going to lead them towards the remains before continuing on our journey.
Inuyasha had slipped back into his 'tough guy, must get shards, and kick Naraku's butt' mode, but I smiled softly and didn't mind. I had my reassurance this morning that he wasn't going to go back on his word. I had woken up twice today wrapped up in the warmth of his arms, and I had fallen asleep the second time with his tender words in my ears. I lifted my head a little higher, full of confidence and a new kind of strength.
Shippou kept looking back at me from his basket and snickering at me, and I had the feeling he wasn't completely asleep when Inuyasha and I had slipped away from the cabin early this morning. I gave him a playful look and ruffled the hair on his head, "And what are you laughing at?" I said and he giggled.
"Nuttin'" he said and grinned, "I'm just happy that you're happy Kagome!" I nodded, "Hai, I am happy," I replied.
"Well, if he makes you cry again, I'll beat him up," Shippou's chest puffed up with importance.
"I can hear you," came Inuyasha's voice from the front of the group, and Shippou and I shared a laugh. Suddenly Inuyasha stopped, sniffing the air, and I looked around. It was the same clearing from the other night. I looked around, and for a moment, thought I saw a figure standing at the edge of the clearing, watching us. But when I tried to focus in, it was gone. Instead, I saw the bushes.
"There," I pointed, and the men passed us. Miroku had insisted that he remain for the proper prayers for the spirit, and Inuyasha reluctantly agreed, citing "so we don't have to stop for any more stupid people who eat the poisoned berries." The men tore up the bushes, pulling parts of the body out with the roots.
Everything was piled into one large funeral pyre, and with Miroku chanting softly, we lit the remains. I felt a brush of cold air sweep past my cheek, and turned my head. There was a figure, not really solid, but defiantly there. A young woman it seemed, holding a small child.
"Arigato," the wind whispered in my ear, and the figure disappeared, just as Miroku's chants ended. I smiled faintly and turned my eyes back to the pyre, noticing the glowing amber eyes on the other side, staring at me. He glanced over my shoulder, trying to figure out what I was staring at and I shook my head, lifting a hand to wipe at the tear that was trying to escape.
"We must be on our way now," Miroku said, "Please be sure that these ashes are given the proper burial, and offerings are left for the dead." The young men nodded, and we continued on our way.
The sun had reached the mid-point of the sky, when I felt the shards were very close. Sango had changed into her armor that morning, and we decided to leave our supplies well concealed before continuing the rest of the day. I pulled my bike behind some bushes, grabbing my bow and arrows. The villagers, insistent on some sort of payment, had re-supplied my quiver. I stood, tucking my bag under the bike and turned to rejoin the others. Inuyasha stood with his arms folded before him, looking impatient.
"Ready" I said, and we started towards the cave. Already I could feel the power of the shards, pulling me towards them. I swore if I listened hard enough, I could probably hear them calling my name.
The cave glowed with the light of the shards, and I almost had to squint to look inside.
Even Inuyasha could feel their pull, and took a step backwards.
"They're in there alright," he whispered and I nodded.
"Its almost too easy, I whispered and looked around. The shards were there, they weren't moving, just like they were sitting there, waiting to be taken.
"What are we waiting for?" Inuyasha cried and dashed in.
"Wait!" I shouted after him, dashing behind him. The rest of the group followed at my heels. I saw the entrance to the cave brighten as he reached it, and disappeared into the darkness. I ran in with him, Shippou beside me.
"Kagome!" I heard and turned. Miroku and Sango seemed trapped outside the cave. "There's a barrier," he said. Shippou looked confused and walked up to them and out of the cave.
"I don't see anything, he said. Kirara mewed and did the same, walking in and out of the threshold without a problem.
"It must block humans," Sango said, "Kagome-chan, you have shards, so it must have no reaction."
Shippou and Kirara glanced at the two.
"Kirara, go with Kagome," Sango ordered and with a mew of consent, she transformed into her larger, form, and ran back inside. I grabbed onto her fur and pulled myself on the fire cat's back as she ran by. We descended into the depths of the cave. Just ahead, I could see Inuyasha's fast form, darting around a turn. Something in the way he moved bother me. Kirara growled and Shippou piped up, "I can smell it too Kirara," I looked down at them, "What?"
"Inuyasha's scent is funny, he's." Shippou's eyes grew large. "its his youkai, its try to come out!"
"Nani?! Tetseiga should be blocking it."
"It's the cave, its making me feel funny," Shippou said, and I saw his eyes glow a bright aquamarine, even Kirara shivered and growled louder. But I didn't feel anything
'It must affect only youkai,"" I thought and shook Shippou hard. He blinked and looked up at me, "I.I don't like this Kagome," he whispered.
"Kirara stop," I cried and surprisingly the fire cat listened. "Shippou, take Kirara and get out of here!"
"But you might need our help," he argued.
"Only youkai are affected by this thing, and if you stay in here, you might end up under its spell, Kirara too!" I jumped off Kirara's back and swiped at her side.
"Hurry, and tell Sango and Miroku to get ready, I'm going to try and get Inuyasha out of here, and we might be followed." Shippou called out my name as Kirara ran quickly back towards the entrance of the cave. I watched until I couldn't see the white shine of Kirara's coat any longer and pulled an arrow from my quiver, notching it and walking down the corridor. I couldn't feel anything, except the pull of the shards
I could hear noises echoing down the corridor, and I crept closer. Carefully, I peeked my head around the corner, and the sight made my heart stop.
A/N: Okay, I know it's a helluva cliffhanger, but I've got a billion ideas and can't decide on one!! So please, tell me what you think Kagome should see. Where are the shards, and if someone has them, who?
Review Comments..
Ame Tenshi :Awwww
ladyjulianna :*laugh* yeah, can't have that tough guy attitude in my fluff, now can we? *bribes Inuyasha with another bowl of ramen as she contemplates the next chapter* As for the mate thing, we'll see. I was thinking about it today, and I'm not sure how'd I do the whole mating thing. I've read a couple of good ideas from other fan fics, but I like to try and be original, so we'll see.
Sakura Avalon: Awwww *bow* I tried ^_^
Paru-chan() *gets glomped and giggles* Thank you !!!