Chapter 13: The Truth Comes Out
(A/N): hey everyone! Sorry for not writing in a long time. . . I went on vacation . . . but hawaii was fun! So.the story goes on . . . sorry if this is bad, or what you wanted to happen . . .doesn't. . . ok! On with the story!
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- The team of fighters slowly drifted farther into the dark, gloomy woods. Long, twisted branches hung over their path. The sky was hidden from their view, making the trees seem murky and dangerous. A hazy mist surrounded them, clinging to the bloodthirsty dirt, making it almost impossible to find one's way. Everyone held hands in a line, to make sure the would not lose their path. All of them glanced at the overhead trees nervously, waiting for them to come to life and jump out. Kagome felt small, friendly squeezes from Inu Yasha's warm hand. She would look ahead at him, and he would give her a cute innocent smile. It was almost as if the two were completely transparent, everyone knew what was going on, even little Shippo. Sesshoumaru had a difficult time believing it at first, but it was slowly sinking in. He could feel Kagome's hand quiver every so often, then she would glance at his brother, who would smile. He hated it. The Dog Demon couldn't stand being second to his little brother. Sesshoumaru's face seemed to turn red, and one could almost see heat waves from burning jealousy loom above hid head. . .
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- Inu Yasha and Kagome were out 'scouting'. In other words, they sat peacefully, Kagome leaning against the tree with her lover resting against her front. Strong wind was not present, but a gentle breeze caressed their cheeks, making Kagome's raven hair wisp away on the tender wind. They talked and laughed, remembering first impressions, odd moments, and loving memories. Kagome giggled as she told the half-demon her fast adoration for his puppy ears. He let out a long groan, and laughed as Kagome began playing with them once again. Inu Yasha would say something, laugh, then stare up into his woman's eyes, which beamed with happiness.
Everything was fine till Inu Yasha, chuckling, mentioned Kikyou. A sudden pinch of envy seized Kagome's heart. And he could tell he had made a mistake, she seemed to turn to ice, and her eyes went vacant . . . distant. He reached up his hand to her cheek. She glanced down and stared hard into his eyes, tears forming.
"I thought we had been through this. I love you , get it? It will always be you Kagome." Kagome nodded slowly, as if still hurt, he gently leaned up and gave a her a gentle, feathery kiss. She sighed, and began laughing, and he quickly joined in. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- It made him sick the way those two acted. 'Like lovesick little puppies' he thought with disgust. Sesshoumaru moved away from the repulsive scene, and headed for camp. His animal instincts had kicked in, making him want to rip his brother apart. . . tearing off his flesh, breaking his bones, ripping him apart. He shook his head, forcing the violence to depart. But his brother knew how he felt! How could his little brother do this to him! And surely he thought Kagome has felt the same way about him . . . she was flirting with him before that dog had taken her away. . .
But then, an unusual thought entered Sesshoumaru's head . . . 'Maybe . . .I deserved this . . ." After all, before he had tried to kill his little brother, hurting Kagome in the process. He had been ruthless. Then, he had kidnapped Kagome, scarred her for life. Could it be his fault she was dying? As the two walked gleefully back into camp, he could still see his work on her face. He shuddered. The demon couldn't believe he had done that. It seemed like it hadn't been him at all. Then it struck him. . . "I. . . oh no. . . I've . . grown a human heart . . ." He abruptly stood up and quickly walked into the forest, leaving a completely confused group.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- "Look, we know." Miroku said with a sly confidence.
"Nani????" replied Kagome in a nervous, guilty voice.
"We know what's going on Kagome," Sango chimed in, "and it's just so adorable!" "And you guys sure did take long enough . . ." Miroku remarked. He stood up and looked down at Inu Yasha and Kagome, admiring their innocence.
"Huh? What are you guys t-t-talking about? . . ."Inu Yasha stuttered.
Sango stood up next to Miroku, "Don't play dumb, we know about you guys!"
Now backed into a corner, Kagome just about gave up, but she gave a final cry, "Us? What are you talking about?"
"And Kagome, I can't believe you didn't tell me!"
"Inu Yasha, I thought we were friends!" Miroku scornfully added.
"Think again, pervert." Inu Yasha said as if he meant it not to be heard.
"But why didn't you tell me?" Kagome heard a small voice accompanied by the tug of her skirt. Shippo's big eyes stared curiously at her.
"Uh . . .Because some things . . .are better left as secrets, Shippo." Kagome hastily replied. "And you guys, swear not to tell Sesshoumaru, because if he finds out . . ." "Then he'll leave. That's why we waited to confront you guys. Don't worry! We will keep it on the low down. . ." Miroku said.
"Well . . .the secret's out . . ." Inu Yasha regretfully announced.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- (A/N): well, its not long, or very . . .eventful. oh well. Next chapter they'll face Naraku! Enough delaying! *scratches head for ideas* hm...if you have any, feel free to review!! . . . *coughs nervously* . . .*runs*
~Jen
(A/N): hey everyone! Sorry for not writing in a long time. . . I went on vacation . . . but hawaii was fun! So.the story goes on . . . sorry if this is bad, or what you wanted to happen . . .doesn't. . . ok! On with the story!
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- The team of fighters slowly drifted farther into the dark, gloomy woods. Long, twisted branches hung over their path. The sky was hidden from their view, making the trees seem murky and dangerous. A hazy mist surrounded them, clinging to the bloodthirsty dirt, making it almost impossible to find one's way. Everyone held hands in a line, to make sure the would not lose their path. All of them glanced at the overhead trees nervously, waiting for them to come to life and jump out. Kagome felt small, friendly squeezes from Inu Yasha's warm hand. She would look ahead at him, and he would give her a cute innocent smile. It was almost as if the two were completely transparent, everyone knew what was going on, even little Shippo. Sesshoumaru had a difficult time believing it at first, but it was slowly sinking in. He could feel Kagome's hand quiver every so often, then she would glance at his brother, who would smile. He hated it. The Dog Demon couldn't stand being second to his little brother. Sesshoumaru's face seemed to turn red, and one could almost see heat waves from burning jealousy loom above hid head. . .
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- Inu Yasha and Kagome were out 'scouting'. In other words, they sat peacefully, Kagome leaning against the tree with her lover resting against her front. Strong wind was not present, but a gentle breeze caressed their cheeks, making Kagome's raven hair wisp away on the tender wind. They talked and laughed, remembering first impressions, odd moments, and loving memories. Kagome giggled as she told the half-demon her fast adoration for his puppy ears. He let out a long groan, and laughed as Kagome began playing with them once again. Inu Yasha would say something, laugh, then stare up into his woman's eyes, which beamed with happiness.
Everything was fine till Inu Yasha, chuckling, mentioned Kikyou. A sudden pinch of envy seized Kagome's heart. And he could tell he had made a mistake, she seemed to turn to ice, and her eyes went vacant . . . distant. He reached up his hand to her cheek. She glanced down and stared hard into his eyes, tears forming.
"I thought we had been through this. I love you , get it? It will always be you Kagome." Kagome nodded slowly, as if still hurt, he gently leaned up and gave a her a gentle, feathery kiss. She sighed, and began laughing, and he quickly joined in. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- It made him sick the way those two acted. 'Like lovesick little puppies' he thought with disgust. Sesshoumaru moved away from the repulsive scene, and headed for camp. His animal instincts had kicked in, making him want to rip his brother apart. . . tearing off his flesh, breaking his bones, ripping him apart. He shook his head, forcing the violence to depart. But his brother knew how he felt! How could his little brother do this to him! And surely he thought Kagome has felt the same way about him . . . she was flirting with him before that dog had taken her away. . .
But then, an unusual thought entered Sesshoumaru's head . . . 'Maybe . . .I deserved this . . ." After all, before he had tried to kill his little brother, hurting Kagome in the process. He had been ruthless. Then, he had kidnapped Kagome, scarred her for life. Could it be his fault she was dying? As the two walked gleefully back into camp, he could still see his work on her face. He shuddered. The demon couldn't believe he had done that. It seemed like it hadn't been him at all. Then it struck him. . . "I. . . oh no. . . I've . . grown a human heart . . ." He abruptly stood up and quickly walked into the forest, leaving a completely confused group.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- "Look, we know." Miroku said with a sly confidence.
"Nani????" replied Kagome in a nervous, guilty voice.
"We know what's going on Kagome," Sango chimed in, "and it's just so adorable!" "And you guys sure did take long enough . . ." Miroku remarked. He stood up and looked down at Inu Yasha and Kagome, admiring their innocence.
"Huh? What are you guys t-t-talking about? . . ."Inu Yasha stuttered.
Sango stood up next to Miroku, "Don't play dumb, we know about you guys!"
Now backed into a corner, Kagome just about gave up, but she gave a final cry, "Us? What are you talking about?"
"And Kagome, I can't believe you didn't tell me!"
"Inu Yasha, I thought we were friends!" Miroku scornfully added.
"Think again, pervert." Inu Yasha said as if he meant it not to be heard.
"But why didn't you tell me?" Kagome heard a small voice accompanied by the tug of her skirt. Shippo's big eyes stared curiously at her.
"Uh . . .Because some things . . .are better left as secrets, Shippo." Kagome hastily replied. "And you guys, swear not to tell Sesshoumaru, because if he finds out . . ." "Then he'll leave. That's why we waited to confront you guys. Don't worry! We will keep it on the low down. . ." Miroku said.
"Well . . .the secret's out . . ." Inu Yasha regretfully announced.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- *-*-*-*-*- (A/N): well, its not long, or very . . .eventful. oh well. Next chapter they'll face Naraku! Enough delaying! *scratches head for ideas* hm...if you have any, feel free to review!! . . . *coughs nervously* . . .*runs*
~Jen
