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AN: A brand new day, a brand new chapter, brand new chores. Hn, this always seems to happen to me... ^-^; So, I'm getting a few writer's blocks here, I'd appreciate it if you gave me a few ideas. Maybe I should plan my stories better rather then make it up as I write. So send in a few ideas on your reviews, I'd really appreciate it, almost as much as I appreciate reviews! *hint* *hint*
Icari
Chapter 5
"Hey Mom! I'm going to go shopping, okay?" Kagome rushed to the door, hurriedly slipping on her shoes. "Mom?"
"Yes honey. Who will you be going with?" the woman Kagome called her mother walked out into the hallway, wiping a dish as she went through the usual questioning.
"I'm going by myself, I have to get something for Inuyasha and them." Her mother nodded and Kagome slipped out of the door. As she ran down the steps to the shrine, she couldn't help but let the small smile cross her face.
'I've lived in Higurashi shrine all my life, and things have alwasys been the same routine for me. Sleep, breakfast, school, homework, dinner, and sleep again. But ever since that day at the shrine... my entire life's been different. I've never noticed the small things in life before, but everytime I look at the peace in my home, I can't help but smile.'
Walking across the roads and parks to the mall, she watched the children play and absently wondered what would become of the Feudal Era when Naraku was gone, and the jewel was completed. Would it be like this? 'No, of course not, there will still be youkai running around, including Inuyasha...'
"Kagome!" Surprised, Kagome turned to the source to the sound.
"Oh, Hojo! It's nice to see you..." She noticed a package in his hand. 'Gramps, you didn't...'
"It's nice to see you too, but are you sure you should be out in your condition?" Kagome groaned inwardly. 'you did.' "I mean, falling off the top of that smaller shrine still would've hurt."
"Oh," she forced out a fake laugh. "My grandfather must've exageratted, I landed pretty well, and only me legs were sore. But I'm alright now." She'd have to give her grandfather a lecture when she was back home.
"Well, here's a little something anyways. My mom wrapped it up just for you." He smiled and handed her a blue-wrapped package, and leaned over to watch her expression.
"Hojo, you'll be broke if you keep giving me all these gifts..." unwrapping the package, she pulled out the cutest teddy bear she had ever seen. It was a light brown colour, and had the softest fur she had ever seen. It was barely big enough to fit in her hand, and had big, shining eyes. "Oh my, this is adorable." She smiled up at him, to see him blush. She blushed as well. "I, thank you Hojo."
"It's no problem. I guess I'll see you at school, right?" he walked towards his bike and waved as he left. 'If only I could.' Sighing, she forced a smile and waved back.
At the mall, she managed to get clothes that looked like they'd fit Icari, and ramen for the bunch. For Icari she had bought a light green sweater, dark green tight pants, and a forest green sleeveless shirt for the warmer days. There was also a sale on Sleeping bags, and Kagome bought one to replace the one she had given Rin. And the ramen? Along with all the chocolate bars for Shippo, she had to call a cab to get herself home.
Now Inuyasha and Shippo couldn't say she had forgotten them.
*~*~*~*~*
"He's been here." Icari said as she sniffed at the short path of weathered grass by the well. "Soon too." By the looks of it, Inuyasha had paced all day waiting for Kagome after chasing Shippo down. "And I smell him in here too." she said, leaning slightly over the well to sniff it.
"Not again!" Shippo climbed on the ledge of the well and looked down. "Kagome's not going to like this. I don't see why he's so stressed anyways, it's barely past dawn."
"He's getting more and more odd everyday." Miroku looked down the well as well and noticed something.
"He's coming back. I can smell him. Kagome's with him too." Icari stepped back as the well took on the eerie glow. Soon enough, they could hear the usual bickering between the two.
"It's barely dawn, Inuyasha. What the hell do you think you're doing?" There were a few thumping sounds, no doubt from Kagome hitting Inuyasha's back. "Inuyasha!!"
"Stop screaming wench, I can hear you quite loud and clear. Gah, I'm glad I made you take one of those bathes, you stunk more that usual yesterday. Hey!" A hand could be seen gripping the side of the well, and Inuyasha pulled himself up, with Kagome slung over one shoulder.
"How dare you! I'll have you know that there is nothing wrong with my scent. It's just because you're and egomaniac, selfish, compl-"
"That's enough you two, before you wake up the whole forest." Miroku went to help Kagome off Inuyasha's shoulder, by the hanyou's clawed hand swiped it away.
"I'm not letting that wandering hand of yours go anywhere near Kagome." He snarled and the mank shrugged. He was in a rather bad mood today, and Miroku had no intention of getting on his nerves.
"And why the hell should you care, Inuyasha? It's not like he means anything by it, and I'm perfectly capable of keeping my own when it comes to Miroku there." Kagome continued to squirm against the hanyou until he dropped her, making her land with a very unlady-like "Omph!"
"Enough males have been touching you in your world, and his scent is still on you! What the hell?" Taking her bag, he began to look through it.
"What? You mean Sota? He's my brother, there's nothing wrong with him touching me." When he didn't answer, Kagome looked over to see what he was doing. "Inuyasha! That's my bag. I never told you you could!" Sprinting over, she managed to get him out of it by the time he had pulled out the bag containging Icari's new clothes.
"What is this? You never wore this before. It doesn't even have your scent on it. Or the scent of the clothing soap either." She growled at him.
"That's because I bought it for your sister." Snatching it out of his hand, Kagome turned to Icari, who was watching with interest (along with Jaken, Rin, and Sesshomaru) Shippo gnawing at the candy Inuyasha had thrown out of her bag. He offered them all some, but only Rin took any. "Icari?"
The youkai looked at the cloth in Kagome's hand and gingerly unfolded it. "Well I'll be, these are nice! I'll be right back everyone!" and she hurried off into the bushes. Kagome then turned towards Inuyasha, to see him sniffing at her bag.
"I still smell him. And it's not your brother."
"Oh, it's porbably Hojo's little toy then. I brought it for Rin, since Shippo already has some crayons and paper." she walked back over to the bag and pulled out the cute little teddy bear. Showing it to Inuyasha, he growled.
"He gave that to you?" Kagome sighed and nodded.
"Ever since Gramps has been making up lies to keep me out of trouble, Hojo's been a sweetie and giving me all these things to make me feel better." She then walked over to Rin and showed her the bear, which she happily clutched. "There, okay? Gone. Since when did you care what guys went near me or not?" He growled again and she rolled her eyes. "Anyways, I'm tired. I don't know about you, but I'm going to try and get some shut eye before going off again later."
All of the humans yawned and agreed, except Rin who had contented herself with playing with Shippo and eating all the junk food. Icari stepped in about that moment. Pushing her cape over her shoulder, she twirled for everyone to see. Much to Kagome's surprise, she had put it all on the right way.
"So, what do you think?" The shirts and pants fit her nicely, although just a smidge too big. There were murmurs of approval and Icari smiled before snatching a candy bar from the ground. She then followed the kid's lead and unwrapped it before taking a bite. "Yum, a lot of good things sure come from this era of yours, Kagome."
Instead of answering, Kagome yawned and Icari smiled before waving her off for some sleep. She did, by first hand experiences, know how difficult it was to fight with her little brother. By the way, where was he?
Miroku, the monk, stayed behind to look around. "Can either of you smell Inuyasha?" He looked at Icari and Sesshomaru carefully. When they shook their heads no, he sighed. "Well, I guess the little scene proves how much he loves Kagome. Won't even let me grope her for fun anymore." He grinned sheepishly, causing Icari to giggle and Sesshomaru to look away in disgust.
"You mean to tell me Inuyasha loves Kagome?" The monk nodded so Icari continued. "Doesn't he know that Kagome loves him too? She's said it a few times." Looking expectantly at him, she was surprised to see him laugh a bit.
"She could scream it into his face and he still wouldn't believe her. The whole thing with Kikyo, or so I hear. He doesn't believe anyone could care for him, being half and half and all. Besides, he won't even admit it to himself. But he get so jealous when some other male gets near to her. I don't see how he could not know himself."
"It's painfully obvious." Icari thought out loud. "Heh, Kagome could be one hell of a sister."
"Why do you keep thinking Kagome and Inuyasha are meant from eachother? I mean, Inuyasha's cool and all, but I can't really see him as a father figure." Shippo pounced onto Miroku's shoulder as he talked. The young kitsune had always seen Kagome as a mother figure, and grew rather protective of her because of her human blood.
Miroku was about to speak again, but Sesshomaru interrupted him. "Oi. My half breed brother's coming back." Icari scolded him for his rudeness and hit him over the head as Inuyasha came back into the clearing.
"And where have you been?" Icari stood over her brother and watched as he sighed in annoyance.
"Around." Miroku watched as Icari got pissed off and hit Inuyasha over the head in the same style as Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru, tell your little girl to either get rid of that toy or get away from here. It stinks."
"Who are you to tell me what to do with my people?"
"Your brother." They began to growl at eachother until Icari stepped in. Miroku was surprised she would even think of stopping them then, both having their claws ready to attack.
"Jeez, sixty something years and you both are still as immature as ever." She pushed them both away and picked up Rin in her arms. "Come on Miroku, these two children need to sleep, and you too. Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, you two follow us so I can keep and eye on you." She walked off and let the four males look at eachother before slumping their shoulders and following her.
*~*~*~*~*
After three more hours, everyone woke up for the second time that day. They packed and got everything ready for the new trip. But they were summoned to Kaede's for another meeting.
"Lady Kaede? Why have you called us here?" Kagome stepped into the hut silently, trying not to disturb the old lady.
"Aye, Lady Kagome. Ye all come in. Before ye go, I ask of you to take my advice." All eleven people came in. "I have to ye of the three swords, and me assumption of the fourth sword. Ye must be careful, for if the sword is here, it's will be dangerous, and may play on yer minds, for it would be the controller of the spirits, like the soul piper. Except, this may very well be the one to revive the dead, and bring ye down. The coming of the third sword and yer sister may mean the beginning of a brand new adventure, and new dangers."
"Feh!" All eyes turned to Inuyasha. "Old woman, I've killed more demons than they have killed peopl by now, I think I can handle whatever you're talking about." He crossed his arms and walked outside. Kaede, on the other hand, shook her head.
"Aye. I feel for ye. Inuyasha is as thick headed and intolerable as they come. But, ye must keep with him, for he weilds the mighty Tetsusaiga. But remember my warning. and come back if ye see the sword, or feel it's powers. Lastly, keep in mind that the sword in only a guess. Here are the talismans, the stars are saying that they will help ye." she tossed them the four stones and turned her back on them before they could speak.
They left at that time, to try and catch up with Inuyasha. There were a few murmurs around the village as the huge crew came through, causing Sesshomaru to tense up. Icari and Rin tried their best to keep him calm, and Inuyasha jumped a few of them who got too close to his sister and Kagome. This was going to be some trip.
AN: A brand new day, a brand new chapter, brand new chores. Hn, this always seems to happen to me... ^-^; So, I'm getting a few writer's blocks here, I'd appreciate it if you gave me a few ideas. Maybe I should plan my stories better rather then make it up as I write. So send in a few ideas on your reviews, I'd really appreciate it, almost as much as I appreciate reviews! *hint* *hint*
Icari
Chapter 5
"Hey Mom! I'm going to go shopping, okay?" Kagome rushed to the door, hurriedly slipping on her shoes. "Mom?"
"Yes honey. Who will you be going with?" the woman Kagome called her mother walked out into the hallway, wiping a dish as she went through the usual questioning.
"I'm going by myself, I have to get something for Inuyasha and them." Her mother nodded and Kagome slipped out of the door. As she ran down the steps to the shrine, she couldn't help but let the small smile cross her face.
'I've lived in Higurashi shrine all my life, and things have alwasys been the same routine for me. Sleep, breakfast, school, homework, dinner, and sleep again. But ever since that day at the shrine... my entire life's been different. I've never noticed the small things in life before, but everytime I look at the peace in my home, I can't help but smile.'
Walking across the roads and parks to the mall, she watched the children play and absently wondered what would become of the Feudal Era when Naraku was gone, and the jewel was completed. Would it be like this? 'No, of course not, there will still be youkai running around, including Inuyasha...'
"Kagome!" Surprised, Kagome turned to the source to the sound.
"Oh, Hojo! It's nice to see you..." She noticed a package in his hand. 'Gramps, you didn't...'
"It's nice to see you too, but are you sure you should be out in your condition?" Kagome groaned inwardly. 'you did.' "I mean, falling off the top of that smaller shrine still would've hurt."
"Oh," she forced out a fake laugh. "My grandfather must've exageratted, I landed pretty well, and only me legs were sore. But I'm alright now." She'd have to give her grandfather a lecture when she was back home.
"Well, here's a little something anyways. My mom wrapped it up just for you." He smiled and handed her a blue-wrapped package, and leaned over to watch her expression.
"Hojo, you'll be broke if you keep giving me all these gifts..." unwrapping the package, she pulled out the cutest teddy bear she had ever seen. It was a light brown colour, and had the softest fur she had ever seen. It was barely big enough to fit in her hand, and had big, shining eyes. "Oh my, this is adorable." She smiled up at him, to see him blush. She blushed as well. "I, thank you Hojo."
"It's no problem. I guess I'll see you at school, right?" he walked towards his bike and waved as he left. 'If only I could.' Sighing, she forced a smile and waved back.
At the mall, she managed to get clothes that looked like they'd fit Icari, and ramen for the bunch. For Icari she had bought a light green sweater, dark green tight pants, and a forest green sleeveless shirt for the warmer days. There was also a sale on Sleeping bags, and Kagome bought one to replace the one she had given Rin. And the ramen? Along with all the chocolate bars for Shippo, she had to call a cab to get herself home.
Now Inuyasha and Shippo couldn't say she had forgotten them.
*~*~*~*~*
"He's been here." Icari said as she sniffed at the short path of weathered grass by the well. "Soon too." By the looks of it, Inuyasha had paced all day waiting for Kagome after chasing Shippo down. "And I smell him in here too." she said, leaning slightly over the well to sniff it.
"Not again!" Shippo climbed on the ledge of the well and looked down. "Kagome's not going to like this. I don't see why he's so stressed anyways, it's barely past dawn."
"He's getting more and more odd everyday." Miroku looked down the well as well and noticed something.
"He's coming back. I can smell him. Kagome's with him too." Icari stepped back as the well took on the eerie glow. Soon enough, they could hear the usual bickering between the two.
"It's barely dawn, Inuyasha. What the hell do you think you're doing?" There were a few thumping sounds, no doubt from Kagome hitting Inuyasha's back. "Inuyasha!!"
"Stop screaming wench, I can hear you quite loud and clear. Gah, I'm glad I made you take one of those bathes, you stunk more that usual yesterday. Hey!" A hand could be seen gripping the side of the well, and Inuyasha pulled himself up, with Kagome slung over one shoulder.
"How dare you! I'll have you know that there is nothing wrong with my scent. It's just because you're and egomaniac, selfish, compl-"
"That's enough you two, before you wake up the whole forest." Miroku went to help Kagome off Inuyasha's shoulder, by the hanyou's clawed hand swiped it away.
"I'm not letting that wandering hand of yours go anywhere near Kagome." He snarled and the mank shrugged. He was in a rather bad mood today, and Miroku had no intention of getting on his nerves.
"And why the hell should you care, Inuyasha? It's not like he means anything by it, and I'm perfectly capable of keeping my own when it comes to Miroku there." Kagome continued to squirm against the hanyou until he dropped her, making her land with a very unlady-like "Omph!"
"Enough males have been touching you in your world, and his scent is still on you! What the hell?" Taking her bag, he began to look through it.
"What? You mean Sota? He's my brother, there's nothing wrong with him touching me." When he didn't answer, Kagome looked over to see what he was doing. "Inuyasha! That's my bag. I never told you you could!" Sprinting over, she managed to get him out of it by the time he had pulled out the bag containging Icari's new clothes.
"What is this? You never wore this before. It doesn't even have your scent on it. Or the scent of the clothing soap either." She growled at him.
"That's because I bought it for your sister." Snatching it out of his hand, Kagome turned to Icari, who was watching with interest (along with Jaken, Rin, and Sesshomaru) Shippo gnawing at the candy Inuyasha had thrown out of her bag. He offered them all some, but only Rin took any. "Icari?"
The youkai looked at the cloth in Kagome's hand and gingerly unfolded it. "Well I'll be, these are nice! I'll be right back everyone!" and she hurried off into the bushes. Kagome then turned towards Inuyasha, to see him sniffing at her bag.
"I still smell him. And it's not your brother."
"Oh, it's porbably Hojo's little toy then. I brought it for Rin, since Shippo already has some crayons and paper." she walked back over to the bag and pulled out the cute little teddy bear. Showing it to Inuyasha, he growled.
"He gave that to you?" Kagome sighed and nodded.
"Ever since Gramps has been making up lies to keep me out of trouble, Hojo's been a sweetie and giving me all these things to make me feel better." She then walked over to Rin and showed her the bear, which she happily clutched. "There, okay? Gone. Since when did you care what guys went near me or not?" He growled again and she rolled her eyes. "Anyways, I'm tired. I don't know about you, but I'm going to try and get some shut eye before going off again later."
All of the humans yawned and agreed, except Rin who had contented herself with playing with Shippo and eating all the junk food. Icari stepped in about that moment. Pushing her cape over her shoulder, she twirled for everyone to see. Much to Kagome's surprise, she had put it all on the right way.
"So, what do you think?" The shirts and pants fit her nicely, although just a smidge too big. There were murmurs of approval and Icari smiled before snatching a candy bar from the ground. She then followed the kid's lead and unwrapped it before taking a bite. "Yum, a lot of good things sure come from this era of yours, Kagome."
Instead of answering, Kagome yawned and Icari smiled before waving her off for some sleep. She did, by first hand experiences, know how difficult it was to fight with her little brother. By the way, where was he?
Miroku, the monk, stayed behind to look around. "Can either of you smell Inuyasha?" He looked at Icari and Sesshomaru carefully. When they shook their heads no, he sighed. "Well, I guess the little scene proves how much he loves Kagome. Won't even let me grope her for fun anymore." He grinned sheepishly, causing Icari to giggle and Sesshomaru to look away in disgust.
"You mean to tell me Inuyasha loves Kagome?" The monk nodded so Icari continued. "Doesn't he know that Kagome loves him too? She's said it a few times." Looking expectantly at him, she was surprised to see him laugh a bit.
"She could scream it into his face and he still wouldn't believe her. The whole thing with Kikyo, or so I hear. He doesn't believe anyone could care for him, being half and half and all. Besides, he won't even admit it to himself. But he get so jealous when some other male gets near to her. I don't see how he could not know himself."
"It's painfully obvious." Icari thought out loud. "Heh, Kagome could be one hell of a sister."
"Why do you keep thinking Kagome and Inuyasha are meant from eachother? I mean, Inuyasha's cool and all, but I can't really see him as a father figure." Shippo pounced onto Miroku's shoulder as he talked. The young kitsune had always seen Kagome as a mother figure, and grew rather protective of her because of her human blood.
Miroku was about to speak again, but Sesshomaru interrupted him. "Oi. My half breed brother's coming back." Icari scolded him for his rudeness and hit him over the head as Inuyasha came back into the clearing.
"And where have you been?" Icari stood over her brother and watched as he sighed in annoyance.
"Around." Miroku watched as Icari got pissed off and hit Inuyasha over the head in the same style as Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru, tell your little girl to either get rid of that toy or get away from here. It stinks."
"Who are you to tell me what to do with my people?"
"Your brother." They began to growl at eachother until Icari stepped in. Miroku was surprised she would even think of stopping them then, both having their claws ready to attack.
"Jeez, sixty something years and you both are still as immature as ever." She pushed them both away and picked up Rin in her arms. "Come on Miroku, these two children need to sleep, and you too. Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, you two follow us so I can keep and eye on you." She walked off and let the four males look at eachother before slumping their shoulders and following her.
*~*~*~*~*
After three more hours, everyone woke up for the second time that day. They packed and got everything ready for the new trip. But they were summoned to Kaede's for another meeting.
"Lady Kaede? Why have you called us here?" Kagome stepped into the hut silently, trying not to disturb the old lady.
"Aye, Lady Kagome. Ye all come in. Before ye go, I ask of you to take my advice." All eleven people came in. "I have to ye of the three swords, and me assumption of the fourth sword. Ye must be careful, for if the sword is here, it's will be dangerous, and may play on yer minds, for it would be the controller of the spirits, like the soul piper. Except, this may very well be the one to revive the dead, and bring ye down. The coming of the third sword and yer sister may mean the beginning of a brand new adventure, and new dangers."
"Feh!" All eyes turned to Inuyasha. "Old woman, I've killed more demons than they have killed peopl by now, I think I can handle whatever you're talking about." He crossed his arms and walked outside. Kaede, on the other hand, shook her head.
"Aye. I feel for ye. Inuyasha is as thick headed and intolerable as they come. But, ye must keep with him, for he weilds the mighty Tetsusaiga. But remember my warning. and come back if ye see the sword, or feel it's powers. Lastly, keep in mind that the sword in only a guess. Here are the talismans, the stars are saying that they will help ye." she tossed them the four stones and turned her back on them before they could speak.
They left at that time, to try and catch up with Inuyasha. There were a few murmurs around the village as the huge crew came through, causing Sesshomaru to tense up. Icari and Rin tried their best to keep him calm, and Inuyasha jumped a few of them who got too close to his sister and Kagome. This was going to be some trip.