Alrighty then! I must say, today was friggin awesome and it will be hard to
write a sad chapter but here goes...! R&R...please?
Disclaimer: I dont own Inuyasha. However ther might be a chance
that....wait....ok nevermind. My lawyer just informed me that my fantasy
will happen "when pigs fly". I really must fire her
What Is And What Could've Been - Once My Flame, Twice My Burn
Bella's deep gaze infuriated Tsuni. How dare she threaten her! She shifted uncomfortably in the hut as her anger rose by the second. Bella didn't seem to notice, for she remained in front of the hut's opening staring at the rain falling towards the terrain. Heavy drops of water plunged down on her already moist bangs. Her head was heavy but not from the water; she stood remembering the exact moment Tsuni had turned on her.
It hadn't always been like this; fighting constantly and exchanging insulting phrases. No, it had once been the perfect friendship. They were partners in crime, former companions. Bella was older than Tsuni, no doubt, but she had saved her on numerous occasions and was the one who persuaded the Fates to let Tsuni join them as a deliverer. She knew of Tsuni's great powers...and temper. And it would be her temper that would shove them apart for the rest of eternity. ~Flashback~
"So who's the newest project?" Tsuni stared down in the lighted orb holding a glowing soul. She traced the sphere with her finger and slowly licked the tip of her fingernail as if the glowing ball was a rare delicacy that she had to indulge in before it was too late. Bella eyeballed her friend. A weird one, Tsuni was.
"His name is Inuyasha.."
"A hanyou...tasty..." Bella wrinkled her nose in digust. Tsuni may have had the body of a seven year old but had the mindset of a hormonal twenty one year old. "Who do we have to play Cupid with for him?" Bella stared at the twinkling soul.
"Nobody. We actually have to break them up." Tsuni became more interested and she sat up to get a better look at the soul. Everything could be seen on Earth through these small orbs and although they weren't the physical soul, they were still able to catch thoughts and feelings through it.
"And how do you suppose we do that?"
"I don't quite know yet. Their trust isn't strong enough but I feel that if we misuse that knowledge, the results will be tragic and devastating." Tsuni rolled her red eyes and turned over on her side.
"Bella....live a little. Cause a little mischief..." Bella was about to speak when he came in. The only man allowed in the realm that the Fates called theirs. And the only man that had ever been able to steal Bella's heart.
"Hello Aidan.." He smiled his beautiful smile, sending Bella's breath away from her lungs. He was like no other male she had ever encountered. With wild ebony hair and cobalt eyes that could steal a nun's heart, he was a true heartbreaker. But it was that smile. That sincere smile that somehow made you feel like everything would be okay. (sound like someone we know?) Tsuni watched the two exchange glances filled with more words than could ever be said. Her smile broke and peered back at Inuyasha's glowing orb.
"Good day Bella. I hope all is well for you?"
"Incredibly so." Aidan grinned once more and left the room, Bella's eyes never leaving his and vice versa. Tsuni winced in jealousy. Why did Bella get to have all the fun? Her voice suddenly became darker.
"I want to handle the hanyou alone..."
"You know the rules Tsuni. I warn them of the consequences and you show those consequences."
"Yea yea. I know you're the verbal one but I sincerely belive I can handle this one alone..." Bella eyed her friend. "Besides, it would give you some alone time with Aidan." Bella blushed and finally nodded. She slowly turned and headed in the same direction as Aidan. Tsuni smiled mischieviously, her eyes darting to the blackened orb in the corner of the small room. Her small hands wrapped around it and cradled it as if the globe was a fragile infant.
"So you're the one I like to call Naraku....I think it's time that your wish is granted." Her fingers graced the orb, sending a bolt of light throughout the room.
Aidan ended the kiss in immediate regret. Something was wrong. He searched the air with internal instincts.
"Bella, I think you need to get down to Earth." Bella looked up at him questioningly. He smirked down at her, his pale hand gracing the side of her cheek.
"Why?" But she didn't have to ask. She felt it at almost the same time he did. "You'll wait for me?"
"I'd wait eternity for you, Bella." In an instant, Bella was on Earth, examining the damage that had been done.
"INUYASHA!" An arrow pierced through the sky and hit its target: the lonely hanyou that Bella and Tsuni had been assigned to. Inuyasha watched the Shikon jewel fall to the ground and stared at his betrayer one last time before falling into a deep sleep. Bella looked on in horror.
"No...please tell me you didn't..." She watched as Kikyo collapsed, taking one last breath before falling into her dark oblivion. Behind her, Bella could hear the insidious laughter of the one Aidan had warned her about. "Onigumo....but now, he's different. Naraku?!" An impish giggle mingled with Naraku's. Bella twisted around to find Tsuni laughing beside Inuyasha's destroyer.
"Tsuni, what have you done?"
"I did my job!"
"But your version of your 'job' cost an innocent priestess her life!!"
"Kagome gets reincarnated anyway!"
"But you've just sped up the heartache!!!"
"You're just jealous!!"
"Of what!?"
"That I could get the job done better than you!!"
"You involved a dark power beyond what YOU'RE even capable of!"
"I can handle Naraku."
"So it seems.." Tsuni scowled at her compatriot. Why couldn't she just trust her about this?! Bella turned away from Tsuni.
"Where are you going?"
"To make sure Kagome is reincarnated with that damn jewel.....to fix what you have destroyed..." Tsuni could feel her blood boiling. The insensitive wench actually had the nerve to screw up what she had worked so hard to accomplish. She watched Bella travel through a nearby portal.
"You want to butcher what i've worked so hard on? Fine. I won't mind doing the same
Bella sighed as her weakened state revealed itself. She slaved all day to make sure Kagome would be born with the sacred jewel. She entered the realm with a defiant tiredness. However, all her senses became alert when the smell of blood flooded her nostrils. But not just any blood...Aidan! She rushed to the source but was too late. There lay a slain Aidan, gasping for breath.
"Aidan!" Bella crashed to her knees, not even noticing the blood escaping her boney joint. He pulled up his arm and rested his hand in her neck, his thumb gently rubbing her cheek.
"Bella...don't forget. Love can prevail. Just give...a tiny push...every now and then." Bella nodded, tears taking over her body. Aidan smiled, and joined the recently deceased miko from Earth. A slight chuckle could be heard all over the room. Bella's rosey eyes darted back and forth and finally settled on the small figure in the shadows.
"Tsuni?! Please tell me you didn't committ this crime!?" Her only answer was laughter.
"You were the one who wanted Tsuni in our company, yet you cannot control her." Bella kneeled in ashame in front of the Fates.
"It is her temper I cannot control.."
"Then you must learn how." The older of the three Fates pointed towards Bella, sending a rush of power through her.
"You two are now bound by the hatred you unveiled to each other. Bella's love will match Tsuni's hate. " From then on, Bella was stuck with Tsuni until one emotion consumed the other. ~End Flashback~
Sango shook the rain from her hair and laid the herbs she had found by the fire to dry. Miroku lay in a corner, sleeping soundly. She carefully pulled out a dry cloth and began to wipe down her large boomerang. A small grunt was heard from the corner followed by some mumbled curses. Sango pulled her eyes away from the weapon for a moment and returned to polishing the bone when the mumbles ceased. A moment later, the murmurs began again, this time louder and more violent. Sango stood and walked over to the monk, carefully leaning over him and pushing his uninjured shoulder. Miroku twisted and turned underneath her, his brow furrowed and tiny beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Sango pushed a little harder, finally breaking through his terrible nightmare. He shot up, staring bewilderingly at the demon slayer.
"Don't leave me!!!" Sango gazed at him for a moment then took the monk in her arms, trying to comfort him from the nightmare. She gently rubbed his back his and held him close to her. Miroku wrapped his hands around her waist, never even thinking about copping a feel. He finally pulled away from her, rubbing his face with his beaded hand.
"Sorry, Sango."
"It's alright." She leaned back on her knees to get a full view of the monk. The blanket was at his waist, showing off a muscular torso. Sango blushed and looked away. *I just HAD to take the damn robe off to get to the wounds didn't I?* She mentally scolded herself for her unconcious curiosity.
"Did I make alot of noise?"
"A little. Your dream must've been really horrible..."
"It was."
"Mind if I ask what it was about?" She crept closer to him, her eyes never leaving his. Miroku looked unsure, but he caught the worry in Sango's eyes and sighed in emotional defeat.
"It was horrible. I dreamt that Naraku had killed everyone and prolonged my curse. I don't want to go into detail but he took one person close to my heart and tortured her."
"I'm sure Inuyasha would save Kagome in a heartbeat." Miroku shook his head.
"No no no. It wasn't Kagome..." Sango looked on with innocent eyes. "It was you..." Sango turned a deep shade of crimson.
"Miroku..."
"And I couldn't do anything about it..."
"Miroku..."
"And I shouldn't be telling you any of this because it's too unfair to you."
"What are you talking about?"
"I could never give you what you need. There's just too much..." He stared down at his hand; the origin of his unhappiness. Sango could feel her heart leap and plummet all in the same moment. She stood up slowly, her face a ghostly pale.
"I need to get some more herbs for a tea. I'll be back in a few minutes..." She left a speechless and hurt Miroku on the floor.
Next chapter: The Confrontation
What Is And What Could've Been - Once My Flame, Twice My Burn
Bella's deep gaze infuriated Tsuni. How dare she threaten her! She shifted uncomfortably in the hut as her anger rose by the second. Bella didn't seem to notice, for she remained in front of the hut's opening staring at the rain falling towards the terrain. Heavy drops of water plunged down on her already moist bangs. Her head was heavy but not from the water; she stood remembering the exact moment Tsuni had turned on her.
It hadn't always been like this; fighting constantly and exchanging insulting phrases. No, it had once been the perfect friendship. They were partners in crime, former companions. Bella was older than Tsuni, no doubt, but she had saved her on numerous occasions and was the one who persuaded the Fates to let Tsuni join them as a deliverer. She knew of Tsuni's great powers...and temper. And it would be her temper that would shove them apart for the rest of eternity. ~Flashback~
"So who's the newest project?" Tsuni stared down in the lighted orb holding a glowing soul. She traced the sphere with her finger and slowly licked the tip of her fingernail as if the glowing ball was a rare delicacy that she had to indulge in before it was too late. Bella eyeballed her friend. A weird one, Tsuni was.
"His name is Inuyasha.."
"A hanyou...tasty..." Bella wrinkled her nose in digust. Tsuni may have had the body of a seven year old but had the mindset of a hormonal twenty one year old. "Who do we have to play Cupid with for him?" Bella stared at the twinkling soul.
"Nobody. We actually have to break them up." Tsuni became more interested and she sat up to get a better look at the soul. Everything could be seen on Earth through these small orbs and although they weren't the physical soul, they were still able to catch thoughts and feelings through it.
"And how do you suppose we do that?"
"I don't quite know yet. Their trust isn't strong enough but I feel that if we misuse that knowledge, the results will be tragic and devastating." Tsuni rolled her red eyes and turned over on her side.
"Bella....live a little. Cause a little mischief..." Bella was about to speak when he came in. The only man allowed in the realm that the Fates called theirs. And the only man that had ever been able to steal Bella's heart.
"Hello Aidan.." He smiled his beautiful smile, sending Bella's breath away from her lungs. He was like no other male she had ever encountered. With wild ebony hair and cobalt eyes that could steal a nun's heart, he was a true heartbreaker. But it was that smile. That sincere smile that somehow made you feel like everything would be okay. (sound like someone we know?) Tsuni watched the two exchange glances filled with more words than could ever be said. Her smile broke and peered back at Inuyasha's glowing orb.
"Good day Bella. I hope all is well for you?"
"Incredibly so." Aidan grinned once more and left the room, Bella's eyes never leaving his and vice versa. Tsuni winced in jealousy. Why did Bella get to have all the fun? Her voice suddenly became darker.
"I want to handle the hanyou alone..."
"You know the rules Tsuni. I warn them of the consequences and you show those consequences."
"Yea yea. I know you're the verbal one but I sincerely belive I can handle this one alone..." Bella eyed her friend. "Besides, it would give you some alone time with Aidan." Bella blushed and finally nodded. She slowly turned and headed in the same direction as Aidan. Tsuni smiled mischieviously, her eyes darting to the blackened orb in the corner of the small room. Her small hands wrapped around it and cradled it as if the globe was a fragile infant.
"So you're the one I like to call Naraku....I think it's time that your wish is granted." Her fingers graced the orb, sending a bolt of light throughout the room.
Aidan ended the kiss in immediate regret. Something was wrong. He searched the air with internal instincts.
"Bella, I think you need to get down to Earth." Bella looked up at him questioningly. He smirked down at her, his pale hand gracing the side of her cheek.
"Why?" But she didn't have to ask. She felt it at almost the same time he did. "You'll wait for me?"
"I'd wait eternity for you, Bella." In an instant, Bella was on Earth, examining the damage that had been done.
"INUYASHA!" An arrow pierced through the sky and hit its target: the lonely hanyou that Bella and Tsuni had been assigned to. Inuyasha watched the Shikon jewel fall to the ground and stared at his betrayer one last time before falling into a deep sleep. Bella looked on in horror.
"No...please tell me you didn't..." She watched as Kikyo collapsed, taking one last breath before falling into her dark oblivion. Behind her, Bella could hear the insidious laughter of the one Aidan had warned her about. "Onigumo....but now, he's different. Naraku?!" An impish giggle mingled with Naraku's. Bella twisted around to find Tsuni laughing beside Inuyasha's destroyer.
"Tsuni, what have you done?"
"I did my job!"
"But your version of your 'job' cost an innocent priestess her life!!"
"Kagome gets reincarnated anyway!"
"But you've just sped up the heartache!!!"
"You're just jealous!!"
"Of what!?"
"That I could get the job done better than you!!"
"You involved a dark power beyond what YOU'RE even capable of!"
"I can handle Naraku."
"So it seems.." Tsuni scowled at her compatriot. Why couldn't she just trust her about this?! Bella turned away from Tsuni.
"Where are you going?"
"To make sure Kagome is reincarnated with that damn jewel.....to fix what you have destroyed..." Tsuni could feel her blood boiling. The insensitive wench actually had the nerve to screw up what she had worked so hard to accomplish. She watched Bella travel through a nearby portal.
"You want to butcher what i've worked so hard on? Fine. I won't mind doing the same
Bella sighed as her weakened state revealed itself. She slaved all day to make sure Kagome would be born with the sacred jewel. She entered the realm with a defiant tiredness. However, all her senses became alert when the smell of blood flooded her nostrils. But not just any blood...Aidan! She rushed to the source but was too late. There lay a slain Aidan, gasping for breath.
"Aidan!" Bella crashed to her knees, not even noticing the blood escaping her boney joint. He pulled up his arm and rested his hand in her neck, his thumb gently rubbing her cheek.
"Bella...don't forget. Love can prevail. Just give...a tiny push...every now and then." Bella nodded, tears taking over her body. Aidan smiled, and joined the recently deceased miko from Earth. A slight chuckle could be heard all over the room. Bella's rosey eyes darted back and forth and finally settled on the small figure in the shadows.
"Tsuni?! Please tell me you didn't committ this crime!?" Her only answer was laughter.
"You were the one who wanted Tsuni in our company, yet you cannot control her." Bella kneeled in ashame in front of the Fates.
"It is her temper I cannot control.."
"Then you must learn how." The older of the three Fates pointed towards Bella, sending a rush of power through her.
"You two are now bound by the hatred you unveiled to each other. Bella's love will match Tsuni's hate. " From then on, Bella was stuck with Tsuni until one emotion consumed the other. ~End Flashback~
Sango shook the rain from her hair and laid the herbs she had found by the fire to dry. Miroku lay in a corner, sleeping soundly. She carefully pulled out a dry cloth and began to wipe down her large boomerang. A small grunt was heard from the corner followed by some mumbled curses. Sango pulled her eyes away from the weapon for a moment and returned to polishing the bone when the mumbles ceased. A moment later, the murmurs began again, this time louder and more violent. Sango stood and walked over to the monk, carefully leaning over him and pushing his uninjured shoulder. Miroku twisted and turned underneath her, his brow furrowed and tiny beads of sweat forming on his forehead. Sango pushed a little harder, finally breaking through his terrible nightmare. He shot up, staring bewilderingly at the demon slayer.
"Don't leave me!!!" Sango gazed at him for a moment then took the monk in her arms, trying to comfort him from the nightmare. She gently rubbed his back his and held him close to her. Miroku wrapped his hands around her waist, never even thinking about copping a feel. He finally pulled away from her, rubbing his face with his beaded hand.
"Sorry, Sango."
"It's alright." She leaned back on her knees to get a full view of the monk. The blanket was at his waist, showing off a muscular torso. Sango blushed and looked away. *I just HAD to take the damn robe off to get to the wounds didn't I?* She mentally scolded herself for her unconcious curiosity.
"Did I make alot of noise?"
"A little. Your dream must've been really horrible..."
"It was."
"Mind if I ask what it was about?" She crept closer to him, her eyes never leaving his. Miroku looked unsure, but he caught the worry in Sango's eyes and sighed in emotional defeat.
"It was horrible. I dreamt that Naraku had killed everyone and prolonged my curse. I don't want to go into detail but he took one person close to my heart and tortured her."
"I'm sure Inuyasha would save Kagome in a heartbeat." Miroku shook his head.
"No no no. It wasn't Kagome..." Sango looked on with innocent eyes. "It was you..." Sango turned a deep shade of crimson.
"Miroku..."
"And I couldn't do anything about it..."
"Miroku..."
"And I shouldn't be telling you any of this because it's too unfair to you."
"What are you talking about?"
"I could never give you what you need. There's just too much..." He stared down at his hand; the origin of his unhappiness. Sango could feel her heart leap and plummet all in the same moment. She stood up slowly, her face a ghostly pale.
"I need to get some more herbs for a tea. I'll be back in a few minutes..." She left a speechless and hurt Miroku on the floor.
Next chapter: The Confrontation
