Going Under
Laughable Moments
The only thing I remember was shooting up from my spot screaming at the top of my lungs until I couldn't. I felt tears cascade down my face unfashionably. After a good five minutes of it I realized it was only a dream.
A dream? That's the first one I'd had in a long time. Since...Naraku took control of me. I placed my hand over where I could feel my heart thumping uncontrollably. I still couldn't hear it though. I was not complete.
"Are you finished?" I jumped at the voice letting out a faint scream. I looked over and saw Kouga leaning against the cave in the moonlight. He had a look of boredom on his face.
"What are you still doing here?" I snarled out at him bitterly. Bitterly...I still feel like a detachment.
"Good question," he mumbled looking up. I watched him turn and head into the woods. I felt an urge to run after him. I didn't want to be alone, not now!
I stood but quickly sprung back into the pile of furs realizing I was missing my kimono. I looked around and saw it cleanly lain among the floor as if it were drying. I reached for them and quickly slipped them on. I folded them over me tying the thin yellow obi tightly to hold them on. I saw my other items there as well. I grabbed my fan, surprised he'd even bothered to retrieve it, and slipped it into my kimono sleeve into the hidden patch of clothing providing a pocket. I ran my fingers through my hair smoothing it out and grabbed the pin pulling it up into a loose bun with the tail standing out. I grabbed my spare feather slipping it in as always. I saw the pot standing at the entrance of the cave. I clutched my heart in my hand tightly feeling its comfort as I walked out of the cave. I was now free from Naraku, but I was still without my full heart. It was time to seek him out.
I continued walking through the forest and closed my eyes enjoying the gentle breezes. I felt so lonely. I was never lonely with-NO! I won't think about him! That monster...I'll get him one day. But now, I'm going to relax and take this stress off.
I felt like someone was following me. I kept my glance turning from side to side keeping myself on guard. I continued for about an hour until I couldn't stand it. I pulled out my fan spreading it slowly. I spun around swinging it over me creating the wind blades which traveled at an incredible speed that I'd never seen before. I saw a blur of brown before the trees collapsed down.
"Kagura," I froze when that, that horrid voice called my name. My body hurt with fear as I set a straight face and turned around to the usual baboon suited man.
"Naraku," I greeted back trying not to show my fear.
"Why did you run?"
"I wanted freedom."
"Why did you attack me?"
"Trying to kill you, I see my plan didn't exactly work."
What scared me shitless was the fact that he was laughing. That sound that was deadly confident.
"I see you are not one and one," he teased me. I clenched my teeth as I held the jewel in my hand tighter.
"You shall not take it back!" I screamed suddenly. He advanced forward and I felt frozen in my steps. Was he going to take me back? Was he going to kill me? Or...absorb me?
It seemed so sudden, he was right in front of me, only a few inches away. My eyes were wide with fear by now and I could feel the thumping in my chest. I felt his hand on mine and pulled back. He outstretched his hand as if I was supposed to put my heart there.
"N-no!" I shrieked swinging my fan. A purple barrier blocked them. Damn that barrier. He'd be nothing without it.
Oh damn. I covered my mouth and nose protectively as his miasma poured from his body. How was it possible to not breathe it? I felt myself sink to my knees with my head following. I fell to my side feeling like I was already dead. I waited for the final blow of death.
"Naraku!" came a husky voice jumping through the miasma knocking him off his guard. I heard that laugh before he retreated. I felt myself being picked up. I couldn't breathe and it hurt to try. I felt my body moving up and down obvious that someone was carrying me and running. I felt the arms tighten and pull me closer to their chest to keep me from moving. It felt like wind was whipping all around me. I opened my eyes to see but only saw blurs of grey, black, and brown. I thought I saw a hint of blue but black invaded my vision. The poison was getting deeper. I couldn't move and now I couldn't see.
I heard the voice now soft talking to me, but couldn't make it out. The only thing I could think about was the pain. I felt something stuck into my mouth. In an instant I couldn't stand the horrible taste. It was obviously a medicinal herb but I couldn't stand it. Without trying I spit it out. I felt a hand pry my mouth open sticking the plant in again. The hand clamped over my jaw keeping it shut. I shut my eyes tightly as chills went through me. I felt like I could through up any minute.
"Kagura," after a minute I made out my name. My eyes snapped open.
"K-Kouga?" I blinked my eyes as my vision began to return. At the voice, I was right. He was kneeling against a tree holding me upright. There was a strange smell to a bush next to us and I guessed it was the medicine.
"Yes?" he answered me. I hadn't realized I'd called him like I was asking. I felt a blush come. A blush? That's new...
"Kagura," he shook me gently. I looked up trying to hide my brightened face. "Huh?"
"Is everything all right?" he let go of me allowing me to stand as well as he.
"Why do you ask?" I asked in a still slightly cold tone. He gaze switched from worried to angry.
"Because you were in a battle, yet you weren't fighting."
I glared at him. I spun on my heel to leave. He grabbed my arm and I spun around spreading my fan over my face as a threat. Slowly, his grip reseeded and he released me. My breathe was ragged and quick.
"Why do you care? My life is none of your concern, wolf."
I saw him literally shaking with anger. Not hatred, but anger. I could see the fire of his wildness in his eyes. He was holding something back, which is usually hard for a youkai of his breed. His fists were clenched tightly almost bringing blood. His face was straight forward and the only thing moving seemed to be the occasional flick of his tail and his chest from breathing.
I snapped my fan shut and turned to him crossing my arms. "I think I should be the one asking the question, ookami. You look more anxious than I was to escape." I saw his eyes widen for a fraction of a second in pure surprise. "I swear, you're acting like a pup!" His reaction was pleasurable.
His mouth dropped open quickly changing to clenched teeth. His eyes went wide and a deep growl emitted from his chest. I knew about the growls. I'd heard enough from my 'former' friends. When a growl was emitted from the throat it sounded similar to a purr, and resembled affectionate words in any kind of dog's language. The deeper it was, the more lovable.
But from the chest was a threat growl. Judging from how low and deep his was, I'd say his showed more anger than threat. The volume of it boomed in my ears making them feel clogged up.
I spread my fan again and turned but kept my head toward him. I pulled the feather from bonnet again. "Ja ne, koinu."
"Bitch!" I heard him shriek out and I almost laughed. Right as I started to throw up the feather I was rammed to the ground. I landed on my back and felt something press hard against me restraining my movements. I looked up and squirmed to get free from his death grip.
"You dare insult me, and think you can get away with it?!" he snarled out at me. I could feel his growl from his chest. Geez! This guy was so sensitive! He actually was a puppy!
"Well you act like one! Mr. All High and Mighty, oh look at me! I get my way with no one to argue against it!" I actually did laugh at the expression on his confused face.
"What? No one's ever stood up to you before? Can't handle it-too hard for a pup?"
He pulled me up slamming me against a tree. I tried to catch my breathe but it was knocked from my grasp.
"Shut the fuck up!"
No, I wasn't about to back down, and I was laughing insanely inside.
"See?" I wheezed out finally retrieving what was lost. "When you don't get your way...you get angry-dominative."
His growl increased. Gods, he was worse than Sesshomaru. I insult him, he throws an insult back suavely. Kouga, he acts like a pup. He suddenly released me kicking my leg and was off with the whirlwind around him. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I doubled-over laughing till I cried and was out of air.
Laughable Moments
The only thing I remember was shooting up from my spot screaming at the top of my lungs until I couldn't. I felt tears cascade down my face unfashionably. After a good five minutes of it I realized it was only a dream.
A dream? That's the first one I'd had in a long time. Since...Naraku took control of me. I placed my hand over where I could feel my heart thumping uncontrollably. I still couldn't hear it though. I was not complete.
"Are you finished?" I jumped at the voice letting out a faint scream. I looked over and saw Kouga leaning against the cave in the moonlight. He had a look of boredom on his face.
"What are you still doing here?" I snarled out at him bitterly. Bitterly...I still feel like a detachment.
"Good question," he mumbled looking up. I watched him turn and head into the woods. I felt an urge to run after him. I didn't want to be alone, not now!
I stood but quickly sprung back into the pile of furs realizing I was missing my kimono. I looked around and saw it cleanly lain among the floor as if it were drying. I reached for them and quickly slipped them on. I folded them over me tying the thin yellow obi tightly to hold them on. I saw my other items there as well. I grabbed my fan, surprised he'd even bothered to retrieve it, and slipped it into my kimono sleeve into the hidden patch of clothing providing a pocket. I ran my fingers through my hair smoothing it out and grabbed the pin pulling it up into a loose bun with the tail standing out. I grabbed my spare feather slipping it in as always. I saw the pot standing at the entrance of the cave. I clutched my heart in my hand tightly feeling its comfort as I walked out of the cave. I was now free from Naraku, but I was still without my full heart. It was time to seek him out.
I continued walking through the forest and closed my eyes enjoying the gentle breezes. I felt so lonely. I was never lonely with-NO! I won't think about him! That monster...I'll get him one day. But now, I'm going to relax and take this stress off.
I felt like someone was following me. I kept my glance turning from side to side keeping myself on guard. I continued for about an hour until I couldn't stand it. I pulled out my fan spreading it slowly. I spun around swinging it over me creating the wind blades which traveled at an incredible speed that I'd never seen before. I saw a blur of brown before the trees collapsed down.
"Kagura," I froze when that, that horrid voice called my name. My body hurt with fear as I set a straight face and turned around to the usual baboon suited man.
"Naraku," I greeted back trying not to show my fear.
"Why did you run?"
"I wanted freedom."
"Why did you attack me?"
"Trying to kill you, I see my plan didn't exactly work."
What scared me shitless was the fact that he was laughing. That sound that was deadly confident.
"I see you are not one and one," he teased me. I clenched my teeth as I held the jewel in my hand tighter.
"You shall not take it back!" I screamed suddenly. He advanced forward and I felt frozen in my steps. Was he going to take me back? Was he going to kill me? Or...absorb me?
It seemed so sudden, he was right in front of me, only a few inches away. My eyes were wide with fear by now and I could feel the thumping in my chest. I felt his hand on mine and pulled back. He outstretched his hand as if I was supposed to put my heart there.
"N-no!" I shrieked swinging my fan. A purple barrier blocked them. Damn that barrier. He'd be nothing without it.
Oh damn. I covered my mouth and nose protectively as his miasma poured from his body. How was it possible to not breathe it? I felt myself sink to my knees with my head following. I fell to my side feeling like I was already dead. I waited for the final blow of death.
"Naraku!" came a husky voice jumping through the miasma knocking him off his guard. I heard that laugh before he retreated. I felt myself being picked up. I couldn't breathe and it hurt to try. I felt my body moving up and down obvious that someone was carrying me and running. I felt the arms tighten and pull me closer to their chest to keep me from moving. It felt like wind was whipping all around me. I opened my eyes to see but only saw blurs of grey, black, and brown. I thought I saw a hint of blue but black invaded my vision. The poison was getting deeper. I couldn't move and now I couldn't see.
I heard the voice now soft talking to me, but couldn't make it out. The only thing I could think about was the pain. I felt something stuck into my mouth. In an instant I couldn't stand the horrible taste. It was obviously a medicinal herb but I couldn't stand it. Without trying I spit it out. I felt a hand pry my mouth open sticking the plant in again. The hand clamped over my jaw keeping it shut. I shut my eyes tightly as chills went through me. I felt like I could through up any minute.
"Kagura," after a minute I made out my name. My eyes snapped open.
"K-Kouga?" I blinked my eyes as my vision began to return. At the voice, I was right. He was kneeling against a tree holding me upright. There was a strange smell to a bush next to us and I guessed it was the medicine.
"Yes?" he answered me. I hadn't realized I'd called him like I was asking. I felt a blush come. A blush? That's new...
"Kagura," he shook me gently. I looked up trying to hide my brightened face. "Huh?"
"Is everything all right?" he let go of me allowing me to stand as well as he.
"Why do you ask?" I asked in a still slightly cold tone. He gaze switched from worried to angry.
"Because you were in a battle, yet you weren't fighting."
I glared at him. I spun on my heel to leave. He grabbed my arm and I spun around spreading my fan over my face as a threat. Slowly, his grip reseeded and he released me. My breathe was ragged and quick.
"Why do you care? My life is none of your concern, wolf."
I saw him literally shaking with anger. Not hatred, but anger. I could see the fire of his wildness in his eyes. He was holding something back, which is usually hard for a youkai of his breed. His fists were clenched tightly almost bringing blood. His face was straight forward and the only thing moving seemed to be the occasional flick of his tail and his chest from breathing.
I snapped my fan shut and turned to him crossing my arms. "I think I should be the one asking the question, ookami. You look more anxious than I was to escape." I saw his eyes widen for a fraction of a second in pure surprise. "I swear, you're acting like a pup!" His reaction was pleasurable.
His mouth dropped open quickly changing to clenched teeth. His eyes went wide and a deep growl emitted from his chest. I knew about the growls. I'd heard enough from my 'former' friends. When a growl was emitted from the throat it sounded similar to a purr, and resembled affectionate words in any kind of dog's language. The deeper it was, the more lovable.
But from the chest was a threat growl. Judging from how low and deep his was, I'd say his showed more anger than threat. The volume of it boomed in my ears making them feel clogged up.
I spread my fan again and turned but kept my head toward him. I pulled the feather from bonnet again. "Ja ne, koinu."
"Bitch!" I heard him shriek out and I almost laughed. Right as I started to throw up the feather I was rammed to the ground. I landed on my back and felt something press hard against me restraining my movements. I looked up and squirmed to get free from his death grip.
"You dare insult me, and think you can get away with it?!" he snarled out at me. I could feel his growl from his chest. Geez! This guy was so sensitive! He actually was a puppy!
"Well you act like one! Mr. All High and Mighty, oh look at me! I get my way with no one to argue against it!" I actually did laugh at the expression on his confused face.
"What? No one's ever stood up to you before? Can't handle it-too hard for a pup?"
He pulled me up slamming me against a tree. I tried to catch my breathe but it was knocked from my grasp.
"Shut the fuck up!"
No, I wasn't about to back down, and I was laughing insanely inside.
"See?" I wheezed out finally retrieving what was lost. "When you don't get your way...you get angry-dominative."
His growl increased. Gods, he was worse than Sesshomaru. I insult him, he throws an insult back suavely. Kouga, he acts like a pup. He suddenly released me kicking my leg and was off with the whirlwind around him. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I doubled-over laughing till I cried and was out of air.