Chapter 2 Kagome: Human or Hanyou?
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Sango finished wrapping Kagome's upper arm in cloth. "This will have to do until we can get her to Kaede." Sango sat back, rubbing her back.
Shippo looked extremely paranoid as he paced quietly next to Kagome, taking quick glances at her hair. "Will she be alright?"
"Shippo, calm down, she only feinted from blood loss but yes, she'll be fine... even in the state she's in now." Miroku offered in a composed voice.
The small kitsune sighed and Inuyasha 'humphed'. "She should have run when I told her to. Ah!"
Miroku stood over Inuyasha who was sprawled on the ground, a bump forming on the hanyou's head from where the monk's staff had hit him. "Lear some respect, dog-boy, she was trying to help you."
Kagome stirred and Shippo's shrill voice rang out, "She's waking up! – ow."
"Shippo, you need to be quiet," Sango had her hand still raised from hitting the kitsune youkai in the arm.
Shippo pouted and sat down, still looking awfully worried.
Kagome stirred again. As everyone watched, her eyes fluttered open. She pulled herself up into a sitting position but Miroku was at her side in an instant.
"Kagome, don't get up, you're much too weak." Miroku leaned over her with a soft expression.
Suddenly, Kagome bolted upright, slapping Miroku in the face. Kouga quickly stood up. Inuyasha turned around and Sango and Shippo just stared. Nobody knew why Kagome had slapped Miroku.
But then, right on cue, when Sango was thinking the very thing, Kagome yelled "Don't touch me!"
Sango rolled her eyes and both Inuyasha and Kouga got up, grabbed Miroku by both his arms and dragged him behind a clump of bushes.
Shippo, Kagome and Sango listened to some shouting and a few very loud thuds then Inuyasha and Kouga walked back into their little clearing, both looking thoroughly satisfied.
Sango decided to cook some ramen and when she finished, set out a few bowls for everyone. A few minutes later, as everyone ate, the monk hobbled over, picked up a bowl and limped back into the woods to eat alone.
Kagome decided to join the others and got up, slipping into their circle and sitting between Kouga and Inuyasha, and started eating her noodles. Only then did she notice something was wrong. Everybody was looking uneasy, taking quick glances at her and shifting around uncomfortably.
Sango finished her ramen, got up, waited for Kagome to finish then pulled Kagome to her feet and the two walked off towards the stream.
Inuyasha let out a breath as Sango and Kagome disappeared. Miroku stumbled back into their clearing, looking disgruntled. "Did Sango go to... show Kagome... her hair?"
Kouga nodded and Inuyasha spoke up, "I hope she doesn't flip out when she sees what... happened." And just on cue, they heard Kagome's scream and Sango desperately trying to calm her down as Kagome shouted curses.
Kagome burst through the bushes, a look of death upon her face. "Inuyasha! What did you do to me?!" Kagome had clawed hands, silvery-white hair with locks of black streaks, ears the same colors and a long, elegant tail. Sango came running out from behind Kagome, gasping for breath.
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Kirara mewed, rubbing against Sango's legs. She sighed. "Are you almost done, Kagome?" she called behind her.
Kagome was scrubbing her hair as fast as possible in the stream near Kaede's hut and had forced Sango to stay by the shore and make sure nobody came to watch her bathe.
Kagome gave up for her hair was obviously clean and decided to work on her "tail". She soaked the long, billowing tail in the water. Myoga had come and left, informing them on Kagome's change in appearance and, from what Inuyasha complained about, her smell.
Myoga had explained that right before Inuyasha attacked Kagome, he had been trying to pull himself back from killing her but couldn't stop himself so he resorted to do the least damage to her so his poison from his claws had turned her into a hanyou instead of killing her. Kouga had left after being persuaded by Sango that she would be alright, Shippo was off exploring, determined to find Sesshoumaru and seek revenge for trying to kill Kagome but everyone knew Inuyasha's half-brother was long gone for now, and Miroku and Inuyasha were both sulking around Kaede's hut.
Kagome stepped lightly out of the water, drying off with a towel then wrapping a white cotton kimono around her body. She walked up to where Sango sat, turned away, petting Kirara. "We can go back now, I suppose."
Sango looked up and she had to admit to herself, Kagome did look good for a half-demon. Kagome's hair flowed around her face like a frame and her tail didn't look abnormal. She nodded, picking up Kirara and standing up.
Kagome and Sango walked back to Kaede's hut where Kagome put on a light bluish-green outer kimono and packed up the rest of her things.
Shippo sprang on Kagome's pack, "Kagome, please don't go!" Tears started to well up in the kitsune youkai's eyes.
Kagome smiled, picking Shippo up and placing him on the ground. "I'm sorry, Shippo, I have to go, whether I like it or not. I haven't been home in a long while and I need to return."
Shippo sniffed and nodded.
Kagome stood up straight, the pack over her shoulder. "Alright, I'm ready to go." She said, trying to sound confidant.
Sango smiled and walked out of the hut with Kagome following her. "Kagome," Sango said after they were out of listening distance of the small village, "how long will you be in Tokyo this time?"
Kagome was looking around; breathing in the fresh air of the forest around them looked at Sango. "I'm not sure, maybe a few days. I have to catch up on my school work, my friends and my family. And I sure could do with a nice rest in a real bed." Kagome smiled.
Sango smiled as well, directing her attention back to their walk to the Bone Eater's well but something out of the corner of her eye made her stop and turn her head in the direction. She wasn't sure if it was just her mind playing games on her or if it was just a shadow but she knew she saw something. "Sango?"
Sango shook her head, looking at Kagome, "Yes?"
"Sango, are you alright? You look pale," She sounded worried.
Sango smiled, rubbing her cheek, "I'm fine, just was looking at a... bird." Kagome nodded and they continued on.
When the two reached the well, Kagome set down her pack beside it and gave Sango a hug, "I'll return soon. If anything happens..." Kagome set a jewel shard in Sango's hand, "come find me." She had three so one wouldn't matter for now. It would be returned to her right when she got back. She trusted Sango to keep it safe. Kagome grabbed her pack, stepped up onto the edge of the well, gave Sango a smile and let herself fall into the present day of Japan.
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"Oh my..." Kagome's mother examined her hair, ears and tail.
"Mom," Kagome whined, "stop touching them! It's bad enough to just have them."
Mrs. Higurashi rolled her eyes and walked out of the room. Kagome sighed and flopped onto her bed. Her arm had new bandages on it, she had bathed with soap and combed out her hair and even brushed her tail. Kagome got up, closing the door behind her mother and then letting her cotton towel drop to the ground. She sighed deeply, opening her closet and dressing herself in a white cotton summer dress.
The last two days were hell for her, she turned back into a human when she was perfectly happy and not worried about anything but the second she felt uneasy; she went back into a hanyou. She thought that these changes were obviously connected to her moods and feelings. She caught up with her school work and even talked with her friends over the phone, telling them she had been absent from school to get ready to go on a trip and she was leaving this morning. It wasn't a lie, really, she was going on a trip – in time.
She smoothed out the creases and the sleeves, letting the long fabric of the sleeves near her wrist hang down. It reminded her of Inuyasha's fire rat kimono. The sleeves were wide near the wrist but unlike his kimono, her dress clung to the curves of the rest of her body nicely. The dress stopped about mid-way to her knees and was wider near the bottom. Kagome twirled around before the mirror, letting the bottom of her dress spread out like a ballerina. She noticed how her hair blended with her dress except for the black streaks.
She went to the front door, finding her neglected flip-flops which surprisingly still fit her. She slipped them on and walked into the kitchen. It was still morning but Sota had left for school, grandpa was off walking and her mother had left to go shopping, leaving Kagome's pack ready for her with packages of ramen, bandages and some clothes for her. She back- tracked to get her bottle of two jewel shards.
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Kagome climbed up onto the edge of the well, huffing. Suddenly a hand grabbed her arm and hauled her over the side and onto the ground standing. Kagome stared into the face of a handsome young youkai.
Kagome stood motionless but then the demon laughed, "Kagome-sama, do not fear me, I wish you no harm. My name is Sunoar. I am a Sun-Lion demon," He smiled, showing the same sharp incisors Inuyasha and Kouga had.
Kagome blinked, "You... know me?"
Sunoar nodded, "I have been following your group for a few weeks and I find it safe now to show myself."
Kagome nodded, relaxing. She listened closely, she could hear his very heartbeat. She liked the way her senses were upgraded when she was a hanyou. She could hear many sounds even the best dog couldn't, she could smell a scent miles away and she could see farther than a hawk.
Kagome looked Sunoar over. He had on a dark blue kimono with white designs on the shoulders and a white inner kimono. Two identical swords crossed his back. He had a long tail like a lion with a tuft of hair at the end. His hair was orange-tan with darker orange streaks. It was unkempt and messy atop his head and he had a head band on. Black boots topped it off.
Kagome shook her head, she needed to get back to the others. She smiled, walking around Sunoar towards the village but her arm was caught and Sunoar swung her around, pulling her close to him.
Sunoar breathed in her scent. He found it intoxicating. She smelled of white roses and spices. He pulled her body close to his, his hand around her back causing Kagome to take in a sharp breath. "Kagome..."
Kagome shook her head. Her body wanted to stay, wanted to be closer to Sunoar but she knew better. For all she knew, Sunoar could be another experiment of Naraku's. She pulled away but Sunoar held on tighter. "No, don't fight, Kagome, I won't hurt you. I only ask to travel with you." This time Sunoar pulled away, still holding Kagome's arms.
Kagome bit her lip. She didn't want to say no, Sunoar seemed so kind and protective and... loyal. She smiled. Loyal like a lion. She closed her eyes, nodding, but a little voice reminded her of Inuyasha. She pushed it to the back of her mind and the two walked back to the village together.
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ooc| Alright people! Here's chapter 2! I hope you like it. Chapter one was a little short, I hope chapter two is better. It's about twice as large. -shrugs- And yes, Sunoar is copyright ME! Khemosabi. The almighty Khemosabi. XD But the name is copyright my friend, Hallahna. SO DON'T STEAL IT OR YOU'LL HEAR FROM THE AUTHORITIES!!! Ahem.. sorry about that. ^_^ And if you're wondering what the pairs are... I'M NOT TEILLING! Well, mainly because I still don't know what pairs to put in... I think Sunoar coming in to the picture will make Inuyasha and Kouga jealous and want to be close to Kagome. –shrugs- I'll just have to get started on chapter three! Enjoy! Oh! And I don't want to forget, see that little scroll-down thingy down there? –points down- Yes, that. Please remember to submit your review! ^_^
~The almighty Khemosabi
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Sango finished wrapping Kagome's upper arm in cloth. "This will have to do until we can get her to Kaede." Sango sat back, rubbing her back.
Shippo looked extremely paranoid as he paced quietly next to Kagome, taking quick glances at her hair. "Will she be alright?"
"Shippo, calm down, she only feinted from blood loss but yes, she'll be fine... even in the state she's in now." Miroku offered in a composed voice.
The small kitsune sighed and Inuyasha 'humphed'. "She should have run when I told her to. Ah!"
Miroku stood over Inuyasha who was sprawled on the ground, a bump forming on the hanyou's head from where the monk's staff had hit him. "Lear some respect, dog-boy, she was trying to help you."
Kagome stirred and Shippo's shrill voice rang out, "She's waking up! – ow."
"Shippo, you need to be quiet," Sango had her hand still raised from hitting the kitsune youkai in the arm.
Shippo pouted and sat down, still looking awfully worried.
Kagome stirred again. As everyone watched, her eyes fluttered open. She pulled herself up into a sitting position but Miroku was at her side in an instant.
"Kagome, don't get up, you're much too weak." Miroku leaned over her with a soft expression.
Suddenly, Kagome bolted upright, slapping Miroku in the face. Kouga quickly stood up. Inuyasha turned around and Sango and Shippo just stared. Nobody knew why Kagome had slapped Miroku.
But then, right on cue, when Sango was thinking the very thing, Kagome yelled "Don't touch me!"
Sango rolled her eyes and both Inuyasha and Kouga got up, grabbed Miroku by both his arms and dragged him behind a clump of bushes.
Shippo, Kagome and Sango listened to some shouting and a few very loud thuds then Inuyasha and Kouga walked back into their little clearing, both looking thoroughly satisfied.
Sango decided to cook some ramen and when she finished, set out a few bowls for everyone. A few minutes later, as everyone ate, the monk hobbled over, picked up a bowl and limped back into the woods to eat alone.
Kagome decided to join the others and got up, slipping into their circle and sitting between Kouga and Inuyasha, and started eating her noodles. Only then did she notice something was wrong. Everybody was looking uneasy, taking quick glances at her and shifting around uncomfortably.
Sango finished her ramen, got up, waited for Kagome to finish then pulled Kagome to her feet and the two walked off towards the stream.
Inuyasha let out a breath as Sango and Kagome disappeared. Miroku stumbled back into their clearing, looking disgruntled. "Did Sango go to... show Kagome... her hair?"
Kouga nodded and Inuyasha spoke up, "I hope she doesn't flip out when she sees what... happened." And just on cue, they heard Kagome's scream and Sango desperately trying to calm her down as Kagome shouted curses.
Kagome burst through the bushes, a look of death upon her face. "Inuyasha! What did you do to me?!" Kagome had clawed hands, silvery-white hair with locks of black streaks, ears the same colors and a long, elegant tail. Sango came running out from behind Kagome, gasping for breath.
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Kirara mewed, rubbing against Sango's legs. She sighed. "Are you almost done, Kagome?" she called behind her.
Kagome was scrubbing her hair as fast as possible in the stream near Kaede's hut and had forced Sango to stay by the shore and make sure nobody came to watch her bathe.
Kagome gave up for her hair was obviously clean and decided to work on her "tail". She soaked the long, billowing tail in the water. Myoga had come and left, informing them on Kagome's change in appearance and, from what Inuyasha complained about, her smell.
Myoga had explained that right before Inuyasha attacked Kagome, he had been trying to pull himself back from killing her but couldn't stop himself so he resorted to do the least damage to her so his poison from his claws had turned her into a hanyou instead of killing her. Kouga had left after being persuaded by Sango that she would be alright, Shippo was off exploring, determined to find Sesshoumaru and seek revenge for trying to kill Kagome but everyone knew Inuyasha's half-brother was long gone for now, and Miroku and Inuyasha were both sulking around Kaede's hut.
Kagome stepped lightly out of the water, drying off with a towel then wrapping a white cotton kimono around her body. She walked up to where Sango sat, turned away, petting Kirara. "We can go back now, I suppose."
Sango looked up and she had to admit to herself, Kagome did look good for a half-demon. Kagome's hair flowed around her face like a frame and her tail didn't look abnormal. She nodded, picking up Kirara and standing up.
Kagome and Sango walked back to Kaede's hut where Kagome put on a light bluish-green outer kimono and packed up the rest of her things.
Shippo sprang on Kagome's pack, "Kagome, please don't go!" Tears started to well up in the kitsune youkai's eyes.
Kagome smiled, picking Shippo up and placing him on the ground. "I'm sorry, Shippo, I have to go, whether I like it or not. I haven't been home in a long while and I need to return."
Shippo sniffed and nodded.
Kagome stood up straight, the pack over her shoulder. "Alright, I'm ready to go." She said, trying to sound confidant.
Sango smiled and walked out of the hut with Kagome following her. "Kagome," Sango said after they were out of listening distance of the small village, "how long will you be in Tokyo this time?"
Kagome was looking around; breathing in the fresh air of the forest around them looked at Sango. "I'm not sure, maybe a few days. I have to catch up on my school work, my friends and my family. And I sure could do with a nice rest in a real bed." Kagome smiled.
Sango smiled as well, directing her attention back to their walk to the Bone Eater's well but something out of the corner of her eye made her stop and turn her head in the direction. She wasn't sure if it was just her mind playing games on her or if it was just a shadow but she knew she saw something. "Sango?"
Sango shook her head, looking at Kagome, "Yes?"
"Sango, are you alright? You look pale," She sounded worried.
Sango smiled, rubbing her cheek, "I'm fine, just was looking at a... bird." Kagome nodded and they continued on.
When the two reached the well, Kagome set down her pack beside it and gave Sango a hug, "I'll return soon. If anything happens..." Kagome set a jewel shard in Sango's hand, "come find me." She had three so one wouldn't matter for now. It would be returned to her right when she got back. She trusted Sango to keep it safe. Kagome grabbed her pack, stepped up onto the edge of the well, gave Sango a smile and let herself fall into the present day of Japan.
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"Oh my..." Kagome's mother examined her hair, ears and tail.
"Mom," Kagome whined, "stop touching them! It's bad enough to just have them."
Mrs. Higurashi rolled her eyes and walked out of the room. Kagome sighed and flopped onto her bed. Her arm had new bandages on it, she had bathed with soap and combed out her hair and even brushed her tail. Kagome got up, closing the door behind her mother and then letting her cotton towel drop to the ground. She sighed deeply, opening her closet and dressing herself in a white cotton summer dress.
The last two days were hell for her, she turned back into a human when she was perfectly happy and not worried about anything but the second she felt uneasy; she went back into a hanyou. She thought that these changes were obviously connected to her moods and feelings. She caught up with her school work and even talked with her friends over the phone, telling them she had been absent from school to get ready to go on a trip and she was leaving this morning. It wasn't a lie, really, she was going on a trip – in time.
She smoothed out the creases and the sleeves, letting the long fabric of the sleeves near her wrist hang down. It reminded her of Inuyasha's fire rat kimono. The sleeves were wide near the wrist but unlike his kimono, her dress clung to the curves of the rest of her body nicely. The dress stopped about mid-way to her knees and was wider near the bottom. Kagome twirled around before the mirror, letting the bottom of her dress spread out like a ballerina. She noticed how her hair blended with her dress except for the black streaks.
She went to the front door, finding her neglected flip-flops which surprisingly still fit her. She slipped them on and walked into the kitchen. It was still morning but Sota had left for school, grandpa was off walking and her mother had left to go shopping, leaving Kagome's pack ready for her with packages of ramen, bandages and some clothes for her. She back- tracked to get her bottle of two jewel shards.
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Kagome climbed up onto the edge of the well, huffing. Suddenly a hand grabbed her arm and hauled her over the side and onto the ground standing. Kagome stared into the face of a handsome young youkai.
Kagome stood motionless but then the demon laughed, "Kagome-sama, do not fear me, I wish you no harm. My name is Sunoar. I am a Sun-Lion demon," He smiled, showing the same sharp incisors Inuyasha and Kouga had.
Kagome blinked, "You... know me?"
Sunoar nodded, "I have been following your group for a few weeks and I find it safe now to show myself."
Kagome nodded, relaxing. She listened closely, she could hear his very heartbeat. She liked the way her senses were upgraded when she was a hanyou. She could hear many sounds even the best dog couldn't, she could smell a scent miles away and she could see farther than a hawk.
Kagome looked Sunoar over. He had on a dark blue kimono with white designs on the shoulders and a white inner kimono. Two identical swords crossed his back. He had a long tail like a lion with a tuft of hair at the end. His hair was orange-tan with darker orange streaks. It was unkempt and messy atop his head and he had a head band on. Black boots topped it off.
Kagome shook her head, she needed to get back to the others. She smiled, walking around Sunoar towards the village but her arm was caught and Sunoar swung her around, pulling her close to him.
Sunoar breathed in her scent. He found it intoxicating. She smelled of white roses and spices. He pulled her body close to his, his hand around her back causing Kagome to take in a sharp breath. "Kagome..."
Kagome shook her head. Her body wanted to stay, wanted to be closer to Sunoar but she knew better. For all she knew, Sunoar could be another experiment of Naraku's. She pulled away but Sunoar held on tighter. "No, don't fight, Kagome, I won't hurt you. I only ask to travel with you." This time Sunoar pulled away, still holding Kagome's arms.
Kagome bit her lip. She didn't want to say no, Sunoar seemed so kind and protective and... loyal. She smiled. Loyal like a lion. She closed her eyes, nodding, but a little voice reminded her of Inuyasha. She pushed it to the back of her mind and the two walked back to the village together.
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ooc| Alright people! Here's chapter 2! I hope you like it. Chapter one was a little short, I hope chapter two is better. It's about twice as large. -shrugs- And yes, Sunoar is copyright ME! Khemosabi. The almighty Khemosabi. XD But the name is copyright my friend, Hallahna. SO DON'T STEAL IT OR YOU'LL HEAR FROM THE AUTHORITIES!!! Ahem.. sorry about that. ^_^ And if you're wondering what the pairs are... I'M NOT TEILLING! Well, mainly because I still don't know what pairs to put in... I think Sunoar coming in to the picture will make Inuyasha and Kouga jealous and want to be close to Kagome. –shrugs- I'll just have to get started on chapter three! Enjoy! Oh! And I don't want to forget, see that little scroll-down thingy down there? –points down- Yes, that. Please remember to submit your review! ^_^
~The almighty Khemosabi
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