A/N - Ok, sorry for not updating sooner the past two weeks has been too
eventful for my taste. For instance today I had to march in a parade!! Also
I've been fighting writers block and my English teacher has been sapping
all my writing energy and creativity. * Growls * damn teachers.. Ok so this
isn't the best of chapters sue me. Remember to review and as for voting
sorry for all you Kag/Sess fans but it's gonna be Kag/Inu. Personally I
like both that's why I asked what u peoples thought ^_^ Ok enough chat.
Disclaimer- really like I have that much talent..
Tears of Light
Ch. 8 - On the Road Again
Shippou was sitting inside Kaede's hut when Kagome's sent caught his nose. Excited to se his 'mom', as he sometimes called her, he ran out of the hut and into Kagome's arms. After giving her a big hug he looked up at her to see that her eyes had changed. Now that he thought about it her sent had changed, she smelled like a hanyou. "Kagome what happened? Where's InuYasha? Why do you look and smell like a hanyou?" He had more questions but was cut off by Miroku. "Why don't we go inside and let Kagome tell her story?" He held open the door and let everyone file into the hut.
Once inside Kagome set Shippou down and said hello to Kaede who didn't seem surprised by Kagome's change. She motioned for her friends to sit down as she did so herself. The four sat in a semi-circle around Kagome waiting for her to begin. Kagome took a deep breath and began her story with the blizzard after she ended by telling them about the battle with Kikyou they were all at a loss for words. Shippou was looking at her with awe and respect and Kaede and Sango seemed surprised so much had happened in only two days. Miroku seemed to be in deep thought when he spoke. " Kagome, if I may ask, may we see your hanyou form?"
Kagome giggled at her realization that she had not yet changed from her human form. Complying with Miroku's request she concentrated on her hanyou form, she felt the light within her grow. When she opened her eyes all her friends were staring at her. Their expressions were a mix of amazement, shock and if Kagome wasn't mistaken confusment. Kagome started to laugh and they snapped out of it. Well everyone but Miroku who was beginning to drool. Sango noticing Miroku hit him with the hirakautsu, rendering him unconscious and Sango muttering about perverted monks.
After Kagome had stopped laughing she looked down at Shippou who had moved to her lap. "To answer you question Shippou I don't know where InuYasha is." 'I wish I knew though, even if it was Kikyou who said all those mean things it still hurts' Kagome was saddened by the thought but only showed it slightly. Shippou smelt the small wave of sadness wash over Kagome and tried to comfort her. "It's ok Kagome I'm sure he's on his way back" Kagome gave him a warm smile and stared out the door.
Somewhere deep in the forest, a certain hanyou was sitting in a tree. Seemingly asleep but actually deep in thought.' Ok Kikyou tricked me.I know that much. I know Kagome is pissed at me for something I did.but I can't remember what I did. Well I'm not gonna apologize for something I don't remember. I would ask Kagome but she's to pissed and would probably sit me into oblivion.' InuYasha was thoroughly annoyed that he couldn't remember what had happened and was now scowling. Finally the memories started to come back. 'Man now I really feel bad.how could Kikyou do that?? I'm so mad I could kill her.. No!! I love Kikyou!!!.Right??' InuYasha's thoughts were interrupted when he got hit in the head with a rock. The rock had landed in his lap and had writing on it. It said 'forget' two seconds later another rock hit him it said 'about' 8 more rocks hit him and the entire message said 'forget about that dead clay bitch and go after Kagome' Then a lot of rocks hit him with exclamation points on them. "Where did that come from?" InuYasha asked to himself. (a/n - * whistles * what don't look at me!! Ok. I thought he needed some incentive. Blame the caffeine!!! * Glares at empty 2 litter of diet Pepsi * damn you.probably should have saved that for early morning band.) Deciding to take the rocks advice InuYasha jumped out of the tree and sped off towards Kaede's village that was still two days away.
~*~*~*~ Back at Kaede's Village ~*~*~*~
Without warning Kagome jumped up dropping the poor kitsune on the ground. "Sesshoumaru" she growled and then tore out of the hut. (a/n- she knows it's Sesshoumaru cause he was at the cabin when she changed and so she knows his sent) The other's fallowed should there be a battle the wanted to help if they could. Only a few steps out of the hut. Kagome stood in front of them a few feet looking calm and a few yards if front of her was Sesshoumaru.
Sesshoumaru stood there looking like the taiyoukai hi is, accompanied by his servant Jaken, two-headed dragon and a small human girl. Kagome stood tall and markings on her face becoming more apparent than before looking like a taiyoukai herself, both looking regal. The tension between the two was practically sparking electricity but was broken by Kagome in a voice that was eerily calm. " What business do you have here?"
"I have information of your past and your capabilities" Sesshoumaru responded in equally cold tone.
"You have my attention" replied Kagome
" Upon returning to my home I decided to see if there was an explanation for your transformation. I discovered your origins lie in the northern lands. You're the daughter of the former lord of the northern regions." He paused to see her reaction to this news but when he received none he continued." You are the rightful air to the lands, Should you wish to you could take what is rightfully yours. However regardless of what you do you need to be trained. The legends say you have great power that could be destructive if not trained."
Kagome paused a minuet to absorb this information before speaking " Hmmm. So I'm the daughter of the northern lands? He had other children I'm sure of that and they are full youkai yet I'm a hanyou how is that possible?" (a/n - don't ask me how she knew she just did) This did not seem possible to Kagome ' Unless..' Sesshoumaru interrupted Kagome's thoughts.
Though Sesshoumaru was surprised by Kagome's Knowledge he didn't show it. " Much like my father his original mate died and in the end choose a human mate. The news also had the same affect as it did on the western lands; it sent his lands into war both with humans and youkai alike. Your father was eventually killed by an assassin." Kagome took her time before she said anything, her gaze shifting to Shippou who was now playing 'tag' with Rin.
"Sesshoumaru, I thank you for this information of my past but I want to know your true intentions were for coming here" Kagome net his cold gaze with one of her own waiting for his answer. " Your power is great but still lacks proper training. You need to be trained or the results could be a disaster."
"Right, and who would I receive my training from?"
"Me"
"And if I refuse?"
"You will most likely kill yourself and everyone you care for" Sesshoumaru never faulted, Kagome however did at this last piece of information.
" How long will the training take?"
"It depends"
"On what?"
"You"
"I need an answer"
Sesshoumaru glared at her "A month at most assuming you're a quick learner"
Kagome thought this over carefully. " Ok, I accept your training. I will require the remainder of the day before leaving " Sesshoumaru nodded before leaving to go make camp for the night. Sighing she turned back to her friends. Shippou once again jumped into Kagome's arms pleading her to let him come with her and telling her how cool she was. "I'm sorry Shippou, it wouldn't be safe for you to come." Kagome was sad she couldn't take her adoptive 'kit' with but she didn't want to put him in danger. With that she carried him into the hut with everyone else fallowing.
They sat down to dinner eating in silence each wrapped in their own thoughts. Miroku broke the silence that had enveloped them. "Kagome.may I ask you a question?" he asked nervously. Sango was giving him a death glare while her hand was resting on her hirakautsu. Kagome gave him a wary look but nodded. "Could I see your forehead?"
"Uh sure Miroku" She lifted up her silver bangs while still completely baffled by her friends' question. She was going to question her friend for the reason of his odd request but didn't get the chance; Miroku sat down again "Interesting."
Everyone's focus was now on Miroku due to the fact they were just as confused as Kagome. Noticing everyone staring at him he decided that they were probably curious to the reason of his actions and thought it best to explain. (No shit . don't know about u peoples but I'd be confused to) " As you saw lady Kagome has a markings on her forehead and arms now." Glancing down she noticed that she now did have new markings on her arms. " Now you may not have noticed but previous to her most recent encounter with Sesshoumaru she did not have these markings"
"Your right Miroku I didn't.but why did they just now appear?" Kagome was indeed confused she had studied her newest features in the cabin and they had not been there previously. Going over to her yellow bag she dug around until she found her hand held mirror. Flipping it open she looked at her forehead where she saw a crescent moon with a star in the middle of it. Unlike the rest of her it was a deep amethyst, like the jewels on her daggers. (Think Sesshy plus the star) Her two stripes on her wrists were also a deep amethyst as well. She nodded for Miroku to continue
" I think that the mix of being in the presence of another tai-youkai and finding out that she is also one herself might have brought out her youkai heritage a bit more than usual. Perhaps she may have more than an ordinary hanyou. This may be the reason Sesshoumaru has come also." Miroku said this while keeping his eyes closed and had a very serious look on his face.
" Are they permanent?" Kagome questioned
" I don't know" He said simply because as a monk he only knew so much about ordinary youkai and this was far from ordinary. So dinner continued in silence, all lost once again lost in their own thoughts.
The morning sun came and everyone was up and in a somber mood. Even though Kagome had only been gone two days they had missed their traveling companion and now she was leaving again with out the aid of their protection. Shippou had bee the most distraught by Kagome leaving again in such a short period of time and had not been seen all morning.
When it was finally time for Kagome to leave she gave Sango a hug. She was going to give Shippou one two but had found him missing. " Sango where's Shippou?" Sango thought a minuet " I don't know I don't think I've seen him all morning"
Right when Kagome was about to start getting worried the breeze started blowing, bringing her the sent of a certain someone and it seemed to be emanating from her bag. Ss she opened her bag to look in she was met by Shippou's smiling face. From the expression that his face held she knew that he knew he had done something wrong.
"Shippou." Kagome was gently scolding the small kitsune when Sesshoumaru came. Knowing that Sesshoumaru was waiting and not a patient youkai she said her goodbyes. Gibing Shippou a final hug she stood up and turned to leave when the little kitsune started to cry.
"Shippou, I told you. You can't it's not safe." She said looking down at the wailing Shippou.
"Please Otta-san!?!" I promise I'll be good!!" said the still crying Shippou.
"No Shippou. I'm sorry" She spoke apologetically to her adoptive son. She had almost given in when he had called her Otta-san but she knew he couldn't come, plus she didn't think Sesshoumaru would allow it. So she continued to tell her son no.
Sesshoumaru seeing that at this rate they would never get on their way, decided it time to interfere. "The kit may come, he would provide a suitable play-mate for Rin. You need not worry about your kits safety" Sesshoumaru was surprised at his own Kindness but also by the fact that this woman would accept a Kitsune kit for her son. Despite himself this woman was starting to interest him.
Kagome though surprise didn't argue and nodding her head, Shippou let out a 'yay' before jumping into Kagome's arms. Telling Sango and Miroku her real final food-bye, she turned to see that Sesshoumaru had already started walking. Falling in behind the tai-youkai she striated her posture. So began her trip, now she was on the road again after only one night back.
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Ok this is my longest chapter yet it's my way of saying I'm sorry for not updating sooner. Holly cow by the end of this let me tell you all that caffeine wore off...my family seems pleased about that * grabs another two litter * mmmwwwuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa let them think what they want but I'll drink it all!!!! * Starts to chug the pop * Ok so maybe I'm still hyper sue me!!!! * Lawyers show up * eeeppp!!!! Ok don't sue me. Umm ok go down to the button on the lower right hand corner that allows you to review and click on it!!! Oh and thanks to everyone who reviewed!!!! Peoples have done a great job of reviewing Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
Disclaimer- really like I have that much talent..
Tears of Light
Ch. 8 - On the Road Again
Shippou was sitting inside Kaede's hut when Kagome's sent caught his nose. Excited to se his 'mom', as he sometimes called her, he ran out of the hut and into Kagome's arms. After giving her a big hug he looked up at her to see that her eyes had changed. Now that he thought about it her sent had changed, she smelled like a hanyou. "Kagome what happened? Where's InuYasha? Why do you look and smell like a hanyou?" He had more questions but was cut off by Miroku. "Why don't we go inside and let Kagome tell her story?" He held open the door and let everyone file into the hut.
Once inside Kagome set Shippou down and said hello to Kaede who didn't seem surprised by Kagome's change. She motioned for her friends to sit down as she did so herself. The four sat in a semi-circle around Kagome waiting for her to begin. Kagome took a deep breath and began her story with the blizzard after she ended by telling them about the battle with Kikyou they were all at a loss for words. Shippou was looking at her with awe and respect and Kaede and Sango seemed surprised so much had happened in only two days. Miroku seemed to be in deep thought when he spoke. " Kagome, if I may ask, may we see your hanyou form?"
Kagome giggled at her realization that she had not yet changed from her human form. Complying with Miroku's request she concentrated on her hanyou form, she felt the light within her grow. When she opened her eyes all her friends were staring at her. Their expressions were a mix of amazement, shock and if Kagome wasn't mistaken confusment. Kagome started to laugh and they snapped out of it. Well everyone but Miroku who was beginning to drool. Sango noticing Miroku hit him with the hirakautsu, rendering him unconscious and Sango muttering about perverted monks.
After Kagome had stopped laughing she looked down at Shippou who had moved to her lap. "To answer you question Shippou I don't know where InuYasha is." 'I wish I knew though, even if it was Kikyou who said all those mean things it still hurts' Kagome was saddened by the thought but only showed it slightly. Shippou smelt the small wave of sadness wash over Kagome and tried to comfort her. "It's ok Kagome I'm sure he's on his way back" Kagome gave him a warm smile and stared out the door.
Somewhere deep in the forest, a certain hanyou was sitting in a tree. Seemingly asleep but actually deep in thought.' Ok Kikyou tricked me.I know that much. I know Kagome is pissed at me for something I did.but I can't remember what I did. Well I'm not gonna apologize for something I don't remember. I would ask Kagome but she's to pissed and would probably sit me into oblivion.' InuYasha was thoroughly annoyed that he couldn't remember what had happened and was now scowling. Finally the memories started to come back. 'Man now I really feel bad.how could Kikyou do that?? I'm so mad I could kill her.. No!! I love Kikyou!!!.Right??' InuYasha's thoughts were interrupted when he got hit in the head with a rock. The rock had landed in his lap and had writing on it. It said 'forget' two seconds later another rock hit him it said 'about' 8 more rocks hit him and the entire message said 'forget about that dead clay bitch and go after Kagome' Then a lot of rocks hit him with exclamation points on them. "Where did that come from?" InuYasha asked to himself. (a/n - * whistles * what don't look at me!! Ok. I thought he needed some incentive. Blame the caffeine!!! * Glares at empty 2 litter of diet Pepsi * damn you.probably should have saved that for early morning band.) Deciding to take the rocks advice InuYasha jumped out of the tree and sped off towards Kaede's village that was still two days away.
~*~*~*~ Back at Kaede's Village ~*~*~*~
Without warning Kagome jumped up dropping the poor kitsune on the ground. "Sesshoumaru" she growled and then tore out of the hut. (a/n- she knows it's Sesshoumaru cause he was at the cabin when she changed and so she knows his sent) The other's fallowed should there be a battle the wanted to help if they could. Only a few steps out of the hut. Kagome stood in front of them a few feet looking calm and a few yards if front of her was Sesshoumaru.
Sesshoumaru stood there looking like the taiyoukai hi is, accompanied by his servant Jaken, two-headed dragon and a small human girl. Kagome stood tall and markings on her face becoming more apparent than before looking like a taiyoukai herself, both looking regal. The tension between the two was practically sparking electricity but was broken by Kagome in a voice that was eerily calm. " What business do you have here?"
"I have information of your past and your capabilities" Sesshoumaru responded in equally cold tone.
"You have my attention" replied Kagome
" Upon returning to my home I decided to see if there was an explanation for your transformation. I discovered your origins lie in the northern lands. You're the daughter of the former lord of the northern regions." He paused to see her reaction to this news but when he received none he continued." You are the rightful air to the lands, Should you wish to you could take what is rightfully yours. However regardless of what you do you need to be trained. The legends say you have great power that could be destructive if not trained."
Kagome paused a minuet to absorb this information before speaking " Hmmm. So I'm the daughter of the northern lands? He had other children I'm sure of that and they are full youkai yet I'm a hanyou how is that possible?" (a/n - don't ask me how she knew she just did) This did not seem possible to Kagome ' Unless..' Sesshoumaru interrupted Kagome's thoughts.
Though Sesshoumaru was surprised by Kagome's Knowledge he didn't show it. " Much like my father his original mate died and in the end choose a human mate. The news also had the same affect as it did on the western lands; it sent his lands into war both with humans and youkai alike. Your father was eventually killed by an assassin." Kagome took her time before she said anything, her gaze shifting to Shippou who was now playing 'tag' with Rin.
"Sesshoumaru, I thank you for this information of my past but I want to know your true intentions were for coming here" Kagome net his cold gaze with one of her own waiting for his answer. " Your power is great but still lacks proper training. You need to be trained or the results could be a disaster."
"Right, and who would I receive my training from?"
"Me"
"And if I refuse?"
"You will most likely kill yourself and everyone you care for" Sesshoumaru never faulted, Kagome however did at this last piece of information.
" How long will the training take?"
"It depends"
"On what?"
"You"
"I need an answer"
Sesshoumaru glared at her "A month at most assuming you're a quick learner"
Kagome thought this over carefully. " Ok, I accept your training. I will require the remainder of the day before leaving " Sesshoumaru nodded before leaving to go make camp for the night. Sighing she turned back to her friends. Shippou once again jumped into Kagome's arms pleading her to let him come with her and telling her how cool she was. "I'm sorry Shippou, it wouldn't be safe for you to come." Kagome was sad she couldn't take her adoptive 'kit' with but she didn't want to put him in danger. With that she carried him into the hut with everyone else fallowing.
They sat down to dinner eating in silence each wrapped in their own thoughts. Miroku broke the silence that had enveloped them. "Kagome.may I ask you a question?" he asked nervously. Sango was giving him a death glare while her hand was resting on her hirakautsu. Kagome gave him a wary look but nodded. "Could I see your forehead?"
"Uh sure Miroku" She lifted up her silver bangs while still completely baffled by her friends' question. She was going to question her friend for the reason of his odd request but didn't get the chance; Miroku sat down again "Interesting."
Everyone's focus was now on Miroku due to the fact they were just as confused as Kagome. Noticing everyone staring at him he decided that they were probably curious to the reason of his actions and thought it best to explain. (No shit . don't know about u peoples but I'd be confused to) " As you saw lady Kagome has a markings on her forehead and arms now." Glancing down she noticed that she now did have new markings on her arms. " Now you may not have noticed but previous to her most recent encounter with Sesshoumaru she did not have these markings"
"Your right Miroku I didn't.but why did they just now appear?" Kagome was indeed confused she had studied her newest features in the cabin and they had not been there previously. Going over to her yellow bag she dug around until she found her hand held mirror. Flipping it open she looked at her forehead where she saw a crescent moon with a star in the middle of it. Unlike the rest of her it was a deep amethyst, like the jewels on her daggers. (Think Sesshy plus the star) Her two stripes on her wrists were also a deep amethyst as well. She nodded for Miroku to continue
" I think that the mix of being in the presence of another tai-youkai and finding out that she is also one herself might have brought out her youkai heritage a bit more than usual. Perhaps she may have more than an ordinary hanyou. This may be the reason Sesshoumaru has come also." Miroku said this while keeping his eyes closed and had a very serious look on his face.
" Are they permanent?" Kagome questioned
" I don't know" He said simply because as a monk he only knew so much about ordinary youkai and this was far from ordinary. So dinner continued in silence, all lost once again lost in their own thoughts.
The morning sun came and everyone was up and in a somber mood. Even though Kagome had only been gone two days they had missed their traveling companion and now she was leaving again with out the aid of their protection. Shippou had bee the most distraught by Kagome leaving again in such a short period of time and had not been seen all morning.
When it was finally time for Kagome to leave she gave Sango a hug. She was going to give Shippou one two but had found him missing. " Sango where's Shippou?" Sango thought a minuet " I don't know I don't think I've seen him all morning"
Right when Kagome was about to start getting worried the breeze started blowing, bringing her the sent of a certain someone and it seemed to be emanating from her bag. Ss she opened her bag to look in she was met by Shippou's smiling face. From the expression that his face held she knew that he knew he had done something wrong.
"Shippou." Kagome was gently scolding the small kitsune when Sesshoumaru came. Knowing that Sesshoumaru was waiting and not a patient youkai she said her goodbyes. Gibing Shippou a final hug she stood up and turned to leave when the little kitsune started to cry.
"Shippou, I told you. You can't it's not safe." She said looking down at the wailing Shippou.
"Please Otta-san!?!" I promise I'll be good!!" said the still crying Shippou.
"No Shippou. I'm sorry" She spoke apologetically to her adoptive son. She had almost given in when he had called her Otta-san but she knew he couldn't come, plus she didn't think Sesshoumaru would allow it. So she continued to tell her son no.
Sesshoumaru seeing that at this rate they would never get on their way, decided it time to interfere. "The kit may come, he would provide a suitable play-mate for Rin. You need not worry about your kits safety" Sesshoumaru was surprised at his own Kindness but also by the fact that this woman would accept a Kitsune kit for her son. Despite himself this woman was starting to interest him.
Kagome though surprise didn't argue and nodding her head, Shippou let out a 'yay' before jumping into Kagome's arms. Telling Sango and Miroku her real final food-bye, she turned to see that Sesshoumaru had already started walking. Falling in behind the tai-youkai she striated her posture. So began her trip, now she was on the road again after only one night back.
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Ok this is my longest chapter yet it's my way of saying I'm sorry for not updating sooner. Holly cow by the end of this let me tell you all that caffeine wore off...my family seems pleased about that * grabs another two litter * mmmwwwuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa let them think what they want but I'll drink it all!!!! * Starts to chug the pop * Ok so maybe I'm still hyper sue me!!!! * Lawyers show up * eeeppp!!!! Ok don't sue me. Umm ok go down to the button on the lower right hand corner that allows you to review and click on it!!! Oh and thanks to everyone who reviewed!!!! Peoples have done a great job of reviewing Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!