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Red Lantern
Chapter 7: Don't Forget Me
Author's Note:
Yes, already chapter 7! Time flies, doesn't it? I must remind you that this is going to be a shorter A/U fic of mine to take my head off of 'Camp of the Chaotics' and 'WHEW! Close Shave'. I really felt smothered by them, and really needed a break. Well, that's just about it! Tell me what you think of this story so far!
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Chinese Glossary ~
N/A: I'm Chinese myself, but I'm not 100% sure on the spelling of these words/phrases. If anyone knows for sure, tell me! They are in order they appear in the story.
Ma Ma: Mother, mom, etc.
Xiexie: "Thank you."
Yi Sen: Doctor.
Mai yi se: "No problem!" or "It was nothing!"
Zai jin: "Good bye."
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Inu Yasha's POV~
I trudged into my next class, books in arms.
Walking into it, I sat at my normal seat and started examining the familiar surrounding.
Over the years, this school has really become my real home. I had gotten to know a few students and even a teacher.
Usually, I would not think of my 'real' family, but today… my thoughts kept turning to my new 'stepmother'.
Kagome. That was her name. It was as beautiful as herself.
Who was I kidding? This was my new mother, for Heaven's sake!
'What do you mean?' a voice inside my head called. 'That woman, girl really, is young enough to be your wife!'
But of course! My 'father' always chose the youngest, daintiest woman to wed, leaving his other wives alone, by themselves.
That bastard. He had promised me that he would take care of Ma Ma. Yeah, like hell he did.
*~* Flashback in Author's POV*~*
A crash is heard in the hall.
"What the hell?!" a voice yelled.
Naraku sits in his office, waiting for a person to stomp in.
Inu Yasha hurled the door open. "Who the fuck is that wench?!" he asked angrily.
Naraku looked up from his desk. "You've met your new stepmother," he said, rather then asked, in a calm voice.
"Is that who that whore is?" Inu Yasha asked, eyes blazing with his fiery.
Naraku slammed his hand on his desk. "You will not speak of her in that way!"
"Yeah? Well what about your promise, huh? You said you would always take care of Ma Ma, but you didn't!"
"Your mother is being cared for," Naraku said, his eyes on his son and heir's face.
"That's not what I meant! You knew what I mean by caring for Ma Ma!" Inu Yasha was still angry. The logic was correct, but to Inu Yasha, what was logic? A bunch of words for all he cared.
Naraku shook his head calmly. "Inu Yasha, your mother is being cared for," he said once more. "She has not been turned out by this household, as most wives are. You must be thankful for this."
"Thankful?" Inu Yasha said, repeating it as if it was the stupidest thing he had ever heard. "Thankful? Thankful my ass!"
Naraku had had enough. Gone was his rational mind. Gone was his thoughts of family. The only thing left was anger.
He rammed his fist into Inu Yasha's stomach.
Inu Yasha's body lurches at the unexpected force of the punch. He wheezes, his face contorted in pain. However, soon, it was not pain or self-pity that burned in his eyes… Soon, it was, as terrible as before, anger.
Inu Yasha stands up straight. "You bastard…" he said, violet eyes flashing.
Naraku smirked at the fist that hit his own son. "I am the Master of this household. My every wish… my every thought… is granted. You, my heir, will obey them like everyone else. Now… as for your language… I expected more from that costly university I sent you to. If that is the kind of speech one hears there, maybe it will be more fitting for you to learn with a tutor here."
Inu Yasha gulped. If he didn't agree with his father, he would have to stay at home with his new stepmother.
He swallowed his pride. "Yes, Father," he said in a strained voice. "I'll do better at the university. I apologize for agitating you."
Naraku smirked. "I shall forgive you, my son. Now, before you go, do remember to apologize to your new stepmother, Kikyo."
Inu Yasha nodded, as if his head was held to his neck by rusty bolts. "Yes, Master."
He pivoted and walked out of the room. Waiting outside, eavesdropping, he guessed, was Kikyo.
"My humblest apologizes, Lady Kikyo," he mumbled. He cursed himself for being so easy bent to do his father's bidding.
Kikyo smiled. "Don't worry, child. I understand," she said, laughing to herself.
Inu Yasha nodded and walked out.
*~* End of Flashback *~*
Inu Yasha's POV~
He had tossed my mother like tool. Once his pleasure had been fulfilled, what did he care about the one who gave him that joy?
My respect for my father had been lost that day. No more was my gladness at seeing him. No more was the boy who looked up to him.
He had ruined my life. Instead of living out my days in happiness, I will be living my life in revenge, always angry, always regretful.
And my mother? Like a beautiful flower thriving in the sun, he had plucked her from the ground, her home, and shoved her in a pot, then took her joy, a day at a time, like the fading sunlight.
Is life this cruel?
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Author's POV~
"So? Is it a boy?" Naraku asked Kouga.
Kouga looked at Naraku. "Sir, I can't tell if it is a son or not. I am not an astrologer."
"Oh? What are you then?" Naraku said, eyebrows raised.
"Master Naraku, I am a simple doctor, nothing more," Kouga explained. 'Did I mention I was having an affair with your wife?'
"I see. You are sure she is pregnant?"
"Almost positive. It's hard to tell at this early stage." After a second of thought, he added. "There's a possibility that she will lose the baby. Tell her to be careful and absolutely no heavy work."
Naraku nodded. "Xiexie, Yi Sen."
"Until next time, Master Naraku," Kouga said, tipping his hat at the cold man.
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Author's POV~
"Lady Kagome! Are you home?" Kikyo asked, her voice exploding with joy.
Kagome groaned. The last person in the world she wanted to see. "Yes, Lady Kikyo!" she said in a fake voice.
Kikyo walked into the room. Inside, she was sneering at the young woman sitting on her bed. "How are you doing, dear?"
"Fine, thank you," Kagome said, warily eyeing the older woman's face.
"Oh, Lady Kagome! I guess the new silk is a perfectly given gift! You'll need new clothes, soon!" she jabbed.
Kagome smiled, acting skills in place. "You're right, Lady Kikyo! Thank you so much!"
"Ma yi se!" Kikyo said, smile matching for smile. "The Master wanted me to tell you that you shouldn't move too much, and to rest! He'll visit you tonight so you won't be lonely. After all, you can't share the Master's bed now that you are pregnant!"
Kagome wanted to gawk. 'What?! If that happens… What… That can't be! I'll just have to seduce him tonight. I can't let this plan fail!' "Oh, the Master is so kind, don't you think?"
"Absolutely," Kikyo mumbled. 'Can it be that she's really pregnant? It seems so… No! That couldn't be. That little witch is a good actress…'
Kikyo turned. "Well, I better get going!" she said cheerfully.
"Thank you for visiting, Lady Kikyo! Zai jin!" Kagome said, waving.
Kikyo stepped outside the room. She clenched her hands and stalked off. 'This will take longer than I wanted it to.'
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Done! Not that long a chapter, but it'll have to work! Hope you had fun reading! Oh, and can you guys please rate this story (overall) so far from 1 to 10, 10 being the best? If you think it sucks, tell me where I do and I'll try to make it better! Next chapter: "Never Again"!
Responses to Reviews:
AnimeObessionFantasy: I also feel sorry for Kagome… I mean, she's always so nice and she has to put up with this! What do you mean put the letters in bold? On the chapters, or on the Author's Bio?
Jenny: I'm glad you like this story so much! Thanks for all the reviews on the other stories! They make me feel happy that I have readers in multiple stories! I live in northern CA, what about you? I love Linkin Park!
Whatever: No strain whatsoever! I have this whole story already written out; I just need to post it! Unfortunately, I always don't have enough time, so I'm always late. Please forgive me! And call me Ryoko! Jennifer is so… overused!
Sleepy: I'm sorry for the short chapter! Mai se muh means 'It was nothing', and so does mai yi se. Same meanings, ya know? I have a lot of friends like you, can understand Chinese but can't speak a lot…
AnimeCat: I'm so glad you like this story, even though it's really OOC! You understand Cantonese? You're so lucky! I do make grammar mistakes… I'm just too lazy to change them… I'm glad you're Chinese too! *hugs you back*
SurfAngel: Poor, poor Kagome! I feel sorry for her too!
BoOkWoRm145: Naraku can't die just yet… Dang… I really wanted that cookie, too!
Fire Phoenix: Yes, Kikyo must die… after she fulfils her 'missions' (being the evil she is). Sorry for the late update!