Sorry that it has taken so long for me to update this story. My life has
been very hectic lately, and I've had trouble finding the time to work on
the plot. My problem was finding a way to connect both Ann and Kagome.
They won't actually meet until chapter four...however this will set the
stage. A lot of things happen in this chapter, so let me know if you have
trouble following it.
Also I'd like to comment on my reviews, or the lack there of. In fact I've received only TWO reviews, and would like to send a very special thanks to Melissa and serenity974. I really appreciate your support, and it is for you two that I'm posting a third chapter.
Melissa- Where do you see four chapters? I know that each chapter has different parts, but that is how I write. I start out with many little plots and slowly bring them together, creating one multifaceted story. Thanks for the review, and as long as there are reviews I will update my story. Honestly, I'm already outlining chapter four...and the sooner I get a review....the sooner I'll update (well I hope it works this way...but I have a lot of stress this semester) lol
Serentiy971- I promise to update more often, and I'm glad that you like this story. It was honestly a whim I got one day while stuck in my dorm room b/c it was snowing. Your admiration means a lot to me b/c I tried to create Anne using parts of my own personality. Anyway, enjoy chapter three.
Chapter three: New mates
"...And when I learned that her name was Kagome I thought that I'd better confirm with you." Anne finished her tale with an unspoken plea. Sesshomaru nodded and spoke her thoughts.
"The only way to be sure would be to pay my brother a visit. But she probably won't be with him."
"Why?"
"Because if we assume that she also uses a well to travel to the past, she left that well back in Japan." Anne nodded understanding his meaning, but kept quiet. She knew that Sesshomaru was thinking, and didn't want to interrupt him. He suddenly jumped up and called for Jaken, who came at once.
"You called milord?" Jaken sneered at Anne behind Sesshomaru's back. Sesshomaru stood looking out the window.
"Jaken I want you to bring Anne's bow, quiver, and knife belt. We are going to pay my brother a visit." He looked at Anne, and heart leapt at seeing her smile. Once Jaken left, he turned to Anne with a suddenly serious face. "Anne you have greatly improved your skills since you first came here, but I hate taking you into battle. That is why I command you to only attack from the side lines. In fact I'd rather that you didn't attack at all. Should you find the girl, your duty will be to seize her."
Anne wanted to boil, but knew that Sesshomaru was only saying that to protect her. Swallowing her pride, she nodded her head, and left to prepare for their upcoming venture.
"Will you be my mate?" Inuyasha was extremely worried that she'd reject him. He knew she loved him, but he also knew that in her time nineteen (I know that in the series she is younger then that, but work with me here lol) was considered a very young age to be married.
~~~~flashback~~~~
Inuyasha climbed out of the well. He wasn't certain if his plan would work, but he had to try. When he reached Kagome's house he found Mrs. Higurashi in the kitchen.
"Oh! Hello Inuyasha!" She looked very surprised to see him. He mumbled a barely recognizable 'hi'. His silence made her even more confused. "Kagome did tell you that she would be going to America for a year, didn't she?"
"Yeah." He mumbled again. Why was his courage failing him? He decided to leave when she spoke.
"It is obvious that something is on your mind. Sit down, I'll get us some tea, and then we can talk." She set about fixing the tea, and Inuyasha did as he was told. Secretly he was glad that she had understood. She handed him the tea and sat opposite him at the kitchen table. "So, what's on your mind?"
Inuyasha sighed and started to confide in the mother of his beloved. "...and I guess it comes down to one question: Does Kagome want a life with me?" Mrs. Higurashi smiled.
"Inuyasha, only Kagome can answer that question. However, I can give you a couple hints as to how she might answer. First) she has loved you since the first time she met you. Second) she prefers your time to hers." She paused to breathe, and Inuyasha was extremely hopeful. "However, she does not think that you return her feelings because of Kikyo." At the mention of Kikyo's name Inuyasha froze. Seeing this, Kagome's mom frowned. "Inuyasha I know that you love Kagome. But if you don't' figure out who you love more by the time Kagome returns, then you will have lost her forever."
Inuyasha sighed. He knew she spoke the truth. "I still love Kikyo, but that love is old. When I realized that Kikyo was back, I tried to rekindle what she once claimed to feel. But when her soul passed to Kagome, she lost the ability to feel. At first I was mad at Kagome, because I always thought she would return here, effectively stealing Kikyo's soul. As we traveled together, I realize that I didn't want her to leave. She and I don't look like it, but we are a perfect match. When we fight we are in perfect harmony. For a while I loved her because of Kikyo..." Inuyasha trailed off wondering why he was telling her all of this. He was about to stop, but changed his mind when he looked into her eyes. She was emanating kindness, understanding, and sympathy. Such love reminded him of Kagome. Sighing he continued talking. "It was Kikyo who urged me to change. Either human or Youkai, but she did not like the mixture. I assume that Kagome wanted the same, but she proved me wrong. In fact it was when realized that she did not want me to change, that I began to appreciate Kagome as someone separate from Kikyo."
She nodded, understanding the trust that Inuyasha was placing in her. "You have changed a lot, and I respect what you have gone through. However I'm not the one you have to convince. Kagome will have to make up her own mind, but I'm glad to know how you truly feel." She smiled and he nodded his understanding.
~~~~end flashback~~~~
Kagome smiled up at him. Was this a dream? No, she was certain that all of this was real. Suddenly doubt filled her mind. "Kikyo?"
Inuyasha sighed and tried to find the words that would convince her. "She died fifty years ago. Kagome I cannot repair the damage I have done these past few years. However, I do no want to continue hurting you. I love you, Kagome, and there is no one else that I'd rather love!"
Kagome's heart leapt. "Of course, Inuyasha! I love you, and would love to be your mate." He never thought that she'd say 'yes', and knowing that he had her made him the happiest ever. Gold peered into sapphire as their lips came closer together. Inuyasha and Kagome stayed out all night sealing their vows of love.
End chapter.
Sorry that this is so long, but I really wanted to remove all doubt of Inuyasha's feelings for Kagome. If any of you were expecting a lemon, sorry I'm not very good at writing that sort of thing. I'm not feeling well, and so I cut this chapter a little short. I wanted to leave you with a cliff hanger...but I'm not up to it at the moment. I'll try to update again, and soon, enjoy chapter three.
Also I'd like to comment on my reviews, or the lack there of. In fact I've received only TWO reviews, and would like to send a very special thanks to Melissa and serenity974. I really appreciate your support, and it is for you two that I'm posting a third chapter.
Melissa- Where do you see four chapters? I know that each chapter has different parts, but that is how I write. I start out with many little plots and slowly bring them together, creating one multifaceted story. Thanks for the review, and as long as there are reviews I will update my story. Honestly, I'm already outlining chapter four...and the sooner I get a review....the sooner I'll update (well I hope it works this way...but I have a lot of stress this semester) lol
Serentiy971- I promise to update more often, and I'm glad that you like this story. It was honestly a whim I got one day while stuck in my dorm room b/c it was snowing. Your admiration means a lot to me b/c I tried to create Anne using parts of my own personality. Anyway, enjoy chapter three.
Chapter three: New mates
"...And when I learned that her name was Kagome I thought that I'd better confirm with you." Anne finished her tale with an unspoken plea. Sesshomaru nodded and spoke her thoughts.
"The only way to be sure would be to pay my brother a visit. But she probably won't be with him."
"Why?"
"Because if we assume that she also uses a well to travel to the past, she left that well back in Japan." Anne nodded understanding his meaning, but kept quiet. She knew that Sesshomaru was thinking, and didn't want to interrupt him. He suddenly jumped up and called for Jaken, who came at once.
"You called milord?" Jaken sneered at Anne behind Sesshomaru's back. Sesshomaru stood looking out the window.
"Jaken I want you to bring Anne's bow, quiver, and knife belt. We are going to pay my brother a visit." He looked at Anne, and heart leapt at seeing her smile. Once Jaken left, he turned to Anne with a suddenly serious face. "Anne you have greatly improved your skills since you first came here, but I hate taking you into battle. That is why I command you to only attack from the side lines. In fact I'd rather that you didn't attack at all. Should you find the girl, your duty will be to seize her."
Anne wanted to boil, but knew that Sesshomaru was only saying that to protect her. Swallowing her pride, she nodded her head, and left to prepare for their upcoming venture.
"Will you be my mate?" Inuyasha was extremely worried that she'd reject him. He knew she loved him, but he also knew that in her time nineteen (I know that in the series she is younger then that, but work with me here lol) was considered a very young age to be married.
~~~~flashback~~~~
Inuyasha climbed out of the well. He wasn't certain if his plan would work, but he had to try. When he reached Kagome's house he found Mrs. Higurashi in the kitchen.
"Oh! Hello Inuyasha!" She looked very surprised to see him. He mumbled a barely recognizable 'hi'. His silence made her even more confused. "Kagome did tell you that she would be going to America for a year, didn't she?"
"Yeah." He mumbled again. Why was his courage failing him? He decided to leave when she spoke.
"It is obvious that something is on your mind. Sit down, I'll get us some tea, and then we can talk." She set about fixing the tea, and Inuyasha did as he was told. Secretly he was glad that she had understood. She handed him the tea and sat opposite him at the kitchen table. "So, what's on your mind?"
Inuyasha sighed and started to confide in the mother of his beloved. "...and I guess it comes down to one question: Does Kagome want a life with me?" Mrs. Higurashi smiled.
"Inuyasha, only Kagome can answer that question. However, I can give you a couple hints as to how she might answer. First) she has loved you since the first time she met you. Second) she prefers your time to hers." She paused to breathe, and Inuyasha was extremely hopeful. "However, she does not think that you return her feelings because of Kikyo." At the mention of Kikyo's name Inuyasha froze. Seeing this, Kagome's mom frowned. "Inuyasha I know that you love Kagome. But if you don't' figure out who you love more by the time Kagome returns, then you will have lost her forever."
Inuyasha sighed. He knew she spoke the truth. "I still love Kikyo, but that love is old. When I realized that Kikyo was back, I tried to rekindle what she once claimed to feel. But when her soul passed to Kagome, she lost the ability to feel. At first I was mad at Kagome, because I always thought she would return here, effectively stealing Kikyo's soul. As we traveled together, I realize that I didn't want her to leave. She and I don't look like it, but we are a perfect match. When we fight we are in perfect harmony. For a while I loved her because of Kikyo..." Inuyasha trailed off wondering why he was telling her all of this. He was about to stop, but changed his mind when he looked into her eyes. She was emanating kindness, understanding, and sympathy. Such love reminded him of Kagome. Sighing he continued talking. "It was Kikyo who urged me to change. Either human or Youkai, but she did not like the mixture. I assume that Kagome wanted the same, but she proved me wrong. In fact it was when realized that she did not want me to change, that I began to appreciate Kagome as someone separate from Kikyo."
She nodded, understanding the trust that Inuyasha was placing in her. "You have changed a lot, and I respect what you have gone through. However I'm not the one you have to convince. Kagome will have to make up her own mind, but I'm glad to know how you truly feel." She smiled and he nodded his understanding.
~~~~end flashback~~~~
Kagome smiled up at him. Was this a dream? No, she was certain that all of this was real. Suddenly doubt filled her mind. "Kikyo?"
Inuyasha sighed and tried to find the words that would convince her. "She died fifty years ago. Kagome I cannot repair the damage I have done these past few years. However, I do no want to continue hurting you. I love you, Kagome, and there is no one else that I'd rather love!"
Kagome's heart leapt. "Of course, Inuyasha! I love you, and would love to be your mate." He never thought that she'd say 'yes', and knowing that he had her made him the happiest ever. Gold peered into sapphire as their lips came closer together. Inuyasha and Kagome stayed out all night sealing their vows of love.
End chapter.
Sorry that this is so long, but I really wanted to remove all doubt of Inuyasha's feelings for Kagome. If any of you were expecting a lemon, sorry I'm not very good at writing that sort of thing. I'm not feeling well, and so I cut this chapter a little short. I wanted to leave you with a cliff hanger...but I'm not up to it at the moment. I'll try to update again, and soon, enjoy chapter three.