Chapter 15: Where to Begin?!
Kagome and Inuyasha stared, stunned speechless, and twitching at the chaos as they came through the front gate. The normally quiet mansion in Kyoto was now packed with various vendors, all wanting to be chosen to supply their goods to the "Double Shirokiba Wedding."
As everyone started to walk down the main walkway to the house, Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's arm tightly and looked around nervously. "Word travels fast around here doesn't it?!"
"Joy of being part of the Shirokiba family I'm afraid. Sure you still want to join it?" Inuyasha winked at her and gave her a sly smile.
"Yes I'm sure, but are you sure we can't elope."
"ELOPE!! I better have not heard someone say that word." Shouted Murasaki as she practically ran down the walkway to the house. She stopped before the door and turned to face everyone. "There will be no eloping in this family. And even if you did, I would make you come back and do it properly. GOT THAT!? GOOD!" Murasaki then disappeared inside the house.
"See!" said Inuyasha reassuringly.
Kagome felt like biting her tongue off after that.
Sango and Miroku were clutching each other tightly. They were both twitching and spoke in unison. "Sorry, but we're eloping!"
Both Kagome and Inuyasha turned and glared at them, both implying they should keep their mouths shut on that subject.
"Shippo, come on. Hurry up, I want to show you something."
Everyone turned around to see Inuyasha's little sister Gin pulling Shippo by the hand. The fox youkai was obediently following and his face was a deep crimson from blushing. Sango and Kagome smiled, giggled and said "Kawaii!" While Inuyasha and Miroku hung their heads, sighed and said "Poor kid is already sucked in." All four were laughing as they entered the house.
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Over the next few weeks Kagome and Rin were fawned over, pricked, prodded, shuffled, measured, and pushed around. Neither really getting a chance to get a word in edgewise.
Kagome was going nuts. She only got a chance to see Inuyasha during meals and when she snuck into his room late at night. She continued to tell herself over and over again, 'It will be over soon, it will be over soon. Then he's all mine.' Even those words weren't enough at midnight every night. For some strange reason Murasaki had insisted Kagome and Inuyasha sleep in separate rooms till the wedding, muttering something about traditions. But every night Kagome would sneak out of her room, down the hallway, into Inuyasha's room, and climb into bed. Even if it was just to cuddle she just wanted to be near him.
A couple of days before the wedding, Kagome was caught sneaking down the hall back to her room, Tai being the one who found her. She saw him sitting on the porch in the middle of her path. Kagome froze and thought about retreating back into Inuyasha's room, but it would be morning soon and couldn't risk it. She didn't know what to do.
"So I was right." Tai spoke as he stared out at the garden. "Kagome come sit down." For a moment he thought she was gonna remain in the shadows of the hallway, but after some contemplating she silently walked over and sat down on the porch. "Truth be told, the separation isn't really tradition more as it's a test. If a coupled can go for so long without needing each other, something's wrong. Don't worry, even Rin and Sesshoumaru have been sneaking. I already caught her tonight and told her. And since everyone had been sneaking around like they're suppose to have been, that means everyone is in a great needing, loving relationship. Now you should get back to your room. Oh by the way, we're going to go see the Family Seer this afternoon, be ready ok." Tai stood up and walked down the hall to his room, leaving Kagome on the porch.
Kagome sat thinking for a bit then decided to do more thinking in her room. She stood and returned to her room quickly and quietly, flopping down on the bed. 'A test! Figures. We're out of school and we're still being given test…And who or what is this Family Seer?' Kagome dozed off as she was thinking.
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Everyone but Shippo and Gin, who stayed at home, were packed into a small, dark, incense ladened room. There were 3 plush seats set in a triangle about two feet apart. Dark red velvet curtains draped from the ceiling, separating this room from the front, which looked oddly like a doctor's office. The lights were down low, casting several shadows around the room. Numerous candles were lit and scattered across the room, adding little light.
A short, balding man with a pointed nose came from a door on the far side of the room. He walked up and bowed to everyone. "I'm Myoga the Seer. Who's first?"
"Sesshoumaru and Rin." Murasaki gently nudged them forward.
"Ok, have a seat." Myoga indicated to two of the seats and sat down in the other. "Ok, now we three will hold hands." Myoga clasped their hands and closed his eyes, emitting a low humming sound. Keeping his eyes closed he spoke. "You two will be prosperous and powerful. You will succeed in business and you'll be happy. Your life won't be very wild but it will be filled with love and happiness. The lady should bare you a healthy son in about 14 months." Myoga's eyes fluttered open and he looked around. "Give me a moment to clear my head.
Kagome's mind was reeling. 'This is Myoga? Inuyasha's flee retainer? Funny, he's now the fortune teller.'
"OK who's next?" asked Myoga.
"Inuyasha and Kagome." Murasaki then nudged them forward too.
Myoga pointed to the seats and took their hands just like he had with Rin and Sesshoumaru. His eyes closed and he started to hum. "I don't get it…You two don't appear to be who you say you are. There is a great big mystery centered on you two. Your union will be a glorious one. Filled so much with love, happiness, and excitement. You will have a great trial soon then it's all easy…The Lady will bare a healthy and talented daughter in seven months." Myoga's eyes slowly fluttered open and he stared at Inuyasha and Kagome. He clutched their hands tightly as he stared at them hard, trying to figure them out. "Time is not right with you two, it's…different. Come. It's lunch time. You can tell us over lunch." Myoga hopped up and led them all out of the building, locking the door behind him.
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Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango and Miroku all sat nervously at the picnic table. Myoga suggested the park because it was a little more private, cause of the fresh air and it was a nice day.
Kagome picked at her okinomiyaki, to lost in thought to really eat. 'Myoga said I would have a daughter in seven months…That means I'm already two…months pregnant. It's like a dream!...But the bigger problem right now is telling everyone the truth…Gosh, where do we even start?' The sound of someone clearing their throat startled Kagome and pulled her from her thoughts.
Myoga was sitting across from the hanyou and miko still staring intently at them. "Ok, I can tell something is defiantly odd about you two…your friends too. So why don't you start at the beginning."
All four of the time travelers looked at each other skeptically. They knew how long it could take to tell the story, but they all silently agreed by nodding their heads to one another.
Since the story started out with Inuyasha and Kikyo being tricked, Inuyasha started . "554 years ago in feudal Japan I was tricked and pinned to a tree……………" Even with summarizing and skipping some parts, the tale lasted until late in the afternoon. "…………Kagome returned home after 3 years when the jewel was finished. I wished to be with her no matter what. Miroku, Sango, Shippo and Kirara joined me. We awoke in modern Japan, in our apartments, with two different memories. One of the feudal times and one of the modern times, with all you…I think that about brings you up to speed." Inuyasha sighed heavily at finally being relived of his burden.
Everyone stared speechless at the four teens, not knowing what to think or what to believe. Tai was the first to break the silence.
He shook his head in a sad manner. "I'm sorry, I dropped you on your head as a child."
"I'm serious!" shouted Inuyasha.
Kagome stood up suddenly, slightly annoyed. She looked at Tai, to Inuyasha, and then back to Tai. She grasped the tooth necklace around her neck and held it out for everyone to see, starting with Tai. "You said it yourself. These jewels have been extinct for 500 years. So how did we get them? Because we were there in ancient Japan, when Tokyo was still a small village not even named yet."
Inuyasha grabbed Kagome by the shoulder and pulled her down to sit. He looked up at his parents and brother with a slight grin. "You've all been reincarnated…and honestly, I'm glad. I missed having my parents around in the past. In this world, I have both my parents, a little sister, a home, and a brother that's nice to me, well sort of."
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Sesshoumaru burst out laughing, "so that's why you all look at me nervously sometimes. You're use to my past self. HAHAHAHA. It all makes sense now." He continued to laugh till he fell off the bench and landed in the grass.
"Keh! Shut up…Fluffy!" mumbled Inuyasha.
Sesshoumaru sobered quickly and glared at his half brother. "Why you no good-"
"That's enough!" hollered Murasaki then she turned and looked at Inuyasha sweetly. "If this is some kind of alternate world for you, I believe you. Just tell me one thing…Which reality do you prefer?"
Inuyasha looked at his mother's hopeful eyes. "That's complicated. I liked the feudal one because I met Kagome in it, made friends. And I like this world because I have a family and Kagome and I are really together. But that world doesn't exist anymore, this one is my home now and I'm glad. I have everything I could dream of here." Inuyasha smiled at his mother then smiled at Kagome.
Murasaki was displaying a huge smile of her own. "I'm glad to hear it. Well that explains a few things anyways. Like your love of ramen, the outdoors, swordplay-"
"And always wanting to go to shrines and look at the miko's…I always thought you had developed early…"Interrupted Tai. "I also get the whole 'SIT' thing, funny, and creative!" He then burst out laughing.
Myoga shook his head as he thought. "So the two realities merged, interesting. Probably a once in a lifetime occurrence too. Oh well." Myoga climbed to his feet and bowed to everyone. "Well I need to return. Take care of each other. Sayonara."
They all watched the short old man slowly walk down the park path back to his office/home.
"Well this has been an interesting day. Shall we go home, tomorrow's the big day." Murasaki pointed out as she, then everyone else stood and started to walk to the edge of the park.
"INUKORO!!!"
Inuyasha face faulted upon hearing the always angry shouting. He turned and saw a camo clad wolf youkai charging at him, sword drawn. Inuyasha sighed, stepped aside and drew out his own sword. As Kouga neared, Inuyasha did a quick flip of his sword, sheathed it and turned around to watch the wolf youkai pick himself up off the ground.
A moment ago he was charging at Inuyasha the next he was eating dirt. Kouga stood up and faced the hanyou again. He wasn't expecting to come face to face with several girls giggling and several guys snickering.
"Teddy Bears, Kouga? Come on!" snickered Inuyasha.
"Teddy…Bears?" Kouga's eyes went wide as he looked down. There he was, exposed to the entire park. His Teddy Bear boxers! 'He cut my belt with that one flip!' Kouga quickly scrambled to pull his pants back up. He started to growl as he pointed his sword at the calm hanyou in front of him. "You, you jerk! When are you gonna fight me seriously?"
Inuyasha crossed his arms in front of his chest. "And when are you gonna give up and leave me alone?! I've already told you…I'm not gonna fight you seriously until I know there is a possibility of you defeating me. So get over your stupid plan for revenge and go do something with your life."
Kagome stepped forward and stood next to Inuyasha, curiosity getting to her. "What does he want revenge for?"
"Kouga saw me practicing with my sword one day after school. He asked if I really knew how to use it. I told him I think so. Well, being the captain of the Kendo Club, Kouga challenged me. Naturally, I took the challenge. The fight was over in 20 seconds. I hit him twice, once in the stomach and once on the head, using only my sheathed sword. He was out for rest of the day. Several students including the Kendo Club saw the match. Later, Kouga said he's been shamed by an amateur. He's sought out to beat me ever since. Hasn't happened yet though." Inuyasha shrugged and started to walk for the cars again, leaving Kouga still grasping his pants.
"I will beat you one day. I PROMISE!" Kouga continued to holler and point at Inuyasha as they walked away.
"Ok Kouga. What ever you say." Inuyasha kept walking and nonchalantly waved back at the wolf, more of a dismissal then a goodbye.
"Boy, Kouga didn't change at all between the two realities. He's still incredibly dense." Stated Sango.
"You noticed too, huh." Agreed Miroku.
Kagome giggled at her friends remarks. "Poor Kouga. Stubborn no matter what world he's in."
"Keh, wimpy wolf gets on my nerves!"
"Ya, but you know you'd miss him if he left you alone." Replied Kagome with a smile.
"Keh!"
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Kagome and Inuyasha stared, stunned speechless, and twitching at the chaos as they came through the front gate. The normally quiet mansion in Kyoto was now packed with various vendors, all wanting to be chosen to supply their goods to the "Double Shirokiba Wedding."
As everyone started to walk down the main walkway to the house, Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's arm tightly and looked around nervously. "Word travels fast around here doesn't it?!"
"Joy of being part of the Shirokiba family I'm afraid. Sure you still want to join it?" Inuyasha winked at her and gave her a sly smile.
"Yes I'm sure, but are you sure we can't elope."
"ELOPE!! I better have not heard someone say that word." Shouted Murasaki as she practically ran down the walkway to the house. She stopped before the door and turned to face everyone. "There will be no eloping in this family. And even if you did, I would make you come back and do it properly. GOT THAT!? GOOD!" Murasaki then disappeared inside the house.
"See!" said Inuyasha reassuringly.
Kagome felt like biting her tongue off after that.
Sango and Miroku were clutching each other tightly. They were both twitching and spoke in unison. "Sorry, but we're eloping!"
Both Kagome and Inuyasha turned and glared at them, both implying they should keep their mouths shut on that subject.
"Shippo, come on. Hurry up, I want to show you something."
Everyone turned around to see Inuyasha's little sister Gin pulling Shippo by the hand. The fox youkai was obediently following and his face was a deep crimson from blushing. Sango and Kagome smiled, giggled and said "Kawaii!" While Inuyasha and Miroku hung their heads, sighed and said "Poor kid is already sucked in." All four were laughing as they entered the house.
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Over the next few weeks Kagome and Rin were fawned over, pricked, prodded, shuffled, measured, and pushed around. Neither really getting a chance to get a word in edgewise.
Kagome was going nuts. She only got a chance to see Inuyasha during meals and when she snuck into his room late at night. She continued to tell herself over and over again, 'It will be over soon, it will be over soon. Then he's all mine.' Even those words weren't enough at midnight every night. For some strange reason Murasaki had insisted Kagome and Inuyasha sleep in separate rooms till the wedding, muttering something about traditions. But every night Kagome would sneak out of her room, down the hallway, into Inuyasha's room, and climb into bed. Even if it was just to cuddle she just wanted to be near him.
A couple of days before the wedding, Kagome was caught sneaking down the hall back to her room, Tai being the one who found her. She saw him sitting on the porch in the middle of her path. Kagome froze and thought about retreating back into Inuyasha's room, but it would be morning soon and couldn't risk it. She didn't know what to do.
"So I was right." Tai spoke as he stared out at the garden. "Kagome come sit down." For a moment he thought she was gonna remain in the shadows of the hallway, but after some contemplating she silently walked over and sat down on the porch. "Truth be told, the separation isn't really tradition more as it's a test. If a coupled can go for so long without needing each other, something's wrong. Don't worry, even Rin and Sesshoumaru have been sneaking. I already caught her tonight and told her. And since everyone had been sneaking around like they're suppose to have been, that means everyone is in a great needing, loving relationship. Now you should get back to your room. Oh by the way, we're going to go see the Family Seer this afternoon, be ready ok." Tai stood up and walked down the hall to his room, leaving Kagome on the porch.
Kagome sat thinking for a bit then decided to do more thinking in her room. She stood and returned to her room quickly and quietly, flopping down on the bed. 'A test! Figures. We're out of school and we're still being given test…And who or what is this Family Seer?' Kagome dozed off as she was thinking.
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Everyone but Shippo and Gin, who stayed at home, were packed into a small, dark, incense ladened room. There were 3 plush seats set in a triangle about two feet apart. Dark red velvet curtains draped from the ceiling, separating this room from the front, which looked oddly like a doctor's office. The lights were down low, casting several shadows around the room. Numerous candles were lit and scattered across the room, adding little light.
A short, balding man with a pointed nose came from a door on the far side of the room. He walked up and bowed to everyone. "I'm Myoga the Seer. Who's first?"
"Sesshoumaru and Rin." Murasaki gently nudged them forward.
"Ok, have a seat." Myoga indicated to two of the seats and sat down in the other. "Ok, now we three will hold hands." Myoga clasped their hands and closed his eyes, emitting a low humming sound. Keeping his eyes closed he spoke. "You two will be prosperous and powerful. You will succeed in business and you'll be happy. Your life won't be very wild but it will be filled with love and happiness. The lady should bare you a healthy son in about 14 months." Myoga's eyes fluttered open and he looked around. "Give me a moment to clear my head.
Kagome's mind was reeling. 'This is Myoga? Inuyasha's flee retainer? Funny, he's now the fortune teller.'
"OK who's next?" asked Myoga.
"Inuyasha and Kagome." Murasaki then nudged them forward too.
Myoga pointed to the seats and took their hands just like he had with Rin and Sesshoumaru. His eyes closed and he started to hum. "I don't get it…You two don't appear to be who you say you are. There is a great big mystery centered on you two. Your union will be a glorious one. Filled so much with love, happiness, and excitement. You will have a great trial soon then it's all easy…The Lady will bare a healthy and talented daughter in seven months." Myoga's eyes slowly fluttered open and he stared at Inuyasha and Kagome. He clutched their hands tightly as he stared at them hard, trying to figure them out. "Time is not right with you two, it's…different. Come. It's lunch time. You can tell us over lunch." Myoga hopped up and led them all out of the building, locking the door behind him.
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Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango and Miroku all sat nervously at the picnic table. Myoga suggested the park because it was a little more private, cause of the fresh air and it was a nice day.
Kagome picked at her okinomiyaki, to lost in thought to really eat. 'Myoga said I would have a daughter in seven months…That means I'm already two…months pregnant. It's like a dream!...But the bigger problem right now is telling everyone the truth…Gosh, where do we even start?' The sound of someone clearing their throat startled Kagome and pulled her from her thoughts.
Myoga was sitting across from the hanyou and miko still staring intently at them. "Ok, I can tell something is defiantly odd about you two…your friends too. So why don't you start at the beginning."
All four of the time travelers looked at each other skeptically. They knew how long it could take to tell the story, but they all silently agreed by nodding their heads to one another.
Since the story started out with Inuyasha and Kikyo being tricked, Inuyasha started . "554 years ago in feudal Japan I was tricked and pinned to a tree……………" Even with summarizing and skipping some parts, the tale lasted until late in the afternoon. "…………Kagome returned home after 3 years when the jewel was finished. I wished to be with her no matter what. Miroku, Sango, Shippo and Kirara joined me. We awoke in modern Japan, in our apartments, with two different memories. One of the feudal times and one of the modern times, with all you…I think that about brings you up to speed." Inuyasha sighed heavily at finally being relived of his burden.
Everyone stared speechless at the four teens, not knowing what to think or what to believe. Tai was the first to break the silence.
He shook his head in a sad manner. "I'm sorry, I dropped you on your head as a child."
"I'm serious!" shouted Inuyasha.
Kagome stood up suddenly, slightly annoyed. She looked at Tai, to Inuyasha, and then back to Tai. She grasped the tooth necklace around her neck and held it out for everyone to see, starting with Tai. "You said it yourself. These jewels have been extinct for 500 years. So how did we get them? Because we were there in ancient Japan, when Tokyo was still a small village not even named yet."
Inuyasha grabbed Kagome by the shoulder and pulled her down to sit. He looked up at his parents and brother with a slight grin. "You've all been reincarnated…and honestly, I'm glad. I missed having my parents around in the past. In this world, I have both my parents, a little sister, a home, and a brother that's nice to me, well sort of."
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Sesshoumaru burst out laughing, "so that's why you all look at me nervously sometimes. You're use to my past self. HAHAHAHA. It all makes sense now." He continued to laugh till he fell off the bench and landed in the grass.
"Keh! Shut up…Fluffy!" mumbled Inuyasha.
Sesshoumaru sobered quickly and glared at his half brother. "Why you no good-"
"That's enough!" hollered Murasaki then she turned and looked at Inuyasha sweetly. "If this is some kind of alternate world for you, I believe you. Just tell me one thing…Which reality do you prefer?"
Inuyasha looked at his mother's hopeful eyes. "That's complicated. I liked the feudal one because I met Kagome in it, made friends. And I like this world because I have a family and Kagome and I are really together. But that world doesn't exist anymore, this one is my home now and I'm glad. I have everything I could dream of here." Inuyasha smiled at his mother then smiled at Kagome.
Murasaki was displaying a huge smile of her own. "I'm glad to hear it. Well that explains a few things anyways. Like your love of ramen, the outdoors, swordplay-"
"And always wanting to go to shrines and look at the miko's…I always thought you had developed early…"Interrupted Tai. "I also get the whole 'SIT' thing, funny, and creative!" He then burst out laughing.
Myoga shook his head as he thought. "So the two realities merged, interesting. Probably a once in a lifetime occurrence too. Oh well." Myoga climbed to his feet and bowed to everyone. "Well I need to return. Take care of each other. Sayonara."
They all watched the short old man slowly walk down the park path back to his office/home.
"Well this has been an interesting day. Shall we go home, tomorrow's the big day." Murasaki pointed out as she, then everyone else stood and started to walk to the edge of the park.
"INUKORO!!!"
Inuyasha face faulted upon hearing the always angry shouting. He turned and saw a camo clad wolf youkai charging at him, sword drawn. Inuyasha sighed, stepped aside and drew out his own sword. As Kouga neared, Inuyasha did a quick flip of his sword, sheathed it and turned around to watch the wolf youkai pick himself up off the ground.
A moment ago he was charging at Inuyasha the next he was eating dirt. Kouga stood up and faced the hanyou again. He wasn't expecting to come face to face with several girls giggling and several guys snickering.
"Teddy Bears, Kouga? Come on!" snickered Inuyasha.
"Teddy…Bears?" Kouga's eyes went wide as he looked down. There he was, exposed to the entire park. His Teddy Bear boxers! 'He cut my belt with that one flip!' Kouga quickly scrambled to pull his pants back up. He started to growl as he pointed his sword at the calm hanyou in front of him. "You, you jerk! When are you gonna fight me seriously?"
Inuyasha crossed his arms in front of his chest. "And when are you gonna give up and leave me alone?! I've already told you…I'm not gonna fight you seriously until I know there is a possibility of you defeating me. So get over your stupid plan for revenge and go do something with your life."
Kagome stepped forward and stood next to Inuyasha, curiosity getting to her. "What does he want revenge for?"
"Kouga saw me practicing with my sword one day after school. He asked if I really knew how to use it. I told him I think so. Well, being the captain of the Kendo Club, Kouga challenged me. Naturally, I took the challenge. The fight was over in 20 seconds. I hit him twice, once in the stomach and once on the head, using only my sheathed sword. He was out for rest of the day. Several students including the Kendo Club saw the match. Later, Kouga said he's been shamed by an amateur. He's sought out to beat me ever since. Hasn't happened yet though." Inuyasha shrugged and started to walk for the cars again, leaving Kouga still grasping his pants.
"I will beat you one day. I PROMISE!" Kouga continued to holler and point at Inuyasha as they walked away.
"Ok Kouga. What ever you say." Inuyasha kept walking and nonchalantly waved back at the wolf, more of a dismissal then a goodbye.
"Boy, Kouga didn't change at all between the two realities. He's still incredibly dense." Stated Sango.
"You noticed too, huh." Agreed Miroku.
Kagome giggled at her friends remarks. "Poor Kouga. Stubborn no matter what world he's in."
"Keh, wimpy wolf gets on my nerves!"
"Ya, but you know you'd miss him if he left you alone." Replied Kagome with a smile.
"Keh!"
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