Veron: *high pitched voice* TEEN TITANS!
Luna: *hums the intro song* Didja people know Puffy Ami Yumi did that song? They're this cool Japanese pair of girls that sing. They should have a website, and you can play their songs on it. ^_^
Veron: *dances to track 6 of " Illustrated History"* Their second album. Luna, you should belly dance to this song...
Luna: Look, I can Turkish drop and do all that. But I can't shimmy THAT fast.
Veron: *shrug*
Luna: Someone wants to do fanart for me! YAY! IF anyone else wishes to, e-mail me! On with the fic! ^_^
DISCLAIMER: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko-sama, all hail her greatness ^_^. And dear little Chii and co. belongs to the Chiquita's of CLAMP! SO YOU CAN'T SUE ME! NYEH! : -P
~*~ Chapter 13: Why can't I...
Chii smiled softly as she watched Yumi push Hideki into the pool. The young persocom knelt down, and cautiously dipped her fingers into the clear liquid of the swimming pool. So clear... Abruptly, Chii pulled her hand back as if the water was poison. Something was telling her...she couldn't go inside of it. Immerse her body in it. Something bad would happen. But what was it? Her fragile features turned into a tiny frown. Why could Chii not go? What was so wrong with it? Why could they? Hideki, Sango, Kohaku, Yumi, Minoru, and the others? Why? She gently closed her eyes, calling to her older sibling hidden deep within herself...
*
Chii looked up to see her. Freya. Her ivory locks were floating around her form, her deep gold eyes soft and depressed, but a tiny smile graced her features at the sight of her sister.
Seeing her younger sibling's confusion, she descended down to her, her outstretched hands on her sister's face.
" Daijabou Chii?"
" Why can't Chii go in the water?" She asked, her eyes worried that it was something she had done to make the element reject her.
" Because you are a persocom."
Chii's eyes grew depressed, she *was* a persocom wasn't she?
" If you did, you would break. And break Hideki's heart along with it."
" I would break?"
" You would die. Do you wish to die and leave Hideki all alone?" Freya asked, the billowing black fabric of her skirt blowing about.
" No..." Chii said earnestly, her eyes shimmering.
Freya smiled sadly down at her distraught sister and ran a gentle hand through Chii's hair. Her thumb stroked her sibling's cheek and she embraced her.
" That is good. Because he would feel the same pain that Kagome does."
"Kagome?"
" Her special someone died."
" But Kagome is fine now isn't she?"
" So it would seem..." Freya looked past Chii and gazed through the girl's eyes. Only when Chii contacted her, could Freya see the others. Kagome was laughing and smiling, as Rin splashed her with mighty waves. Until a tall man with long silver hair came into Freya's view. Freya grew inquisitive, and her head cocked to one side. Who was this man? He nearly smiled at Rin's obvious happiness, and sat down on the other side of the pool, in the shade at a table. He was missing an arm...Freya's eyes grew sad for him. Her golden eyes wandered over to Kagome, and she gasped.
Kagome was looking at him, while he was distracted with Rin trying to hug him, dripping wet. She was looking at him...
With the same longing look that Freya had used when she saw her father. Did she love the man? But that couldn't be right. She loved the boy. The other one, from the picture books she'd seen through Chii's eyes. It was then that Freya understood. They both held a strong resemblance. It was reminding her of whom she had lost...
Freya's eyes widened as the demon lord slowly turned his heartless gaze to her. She had forgotten that when she did this, she controlled Chii's body. She suddenly had the desire to have a body...he looked...Sad? But why? Freya realized that her emotions were displayed on her face. Was it making him sad? She didn't want that. Closing her eyes, she let the control of the body return to Chii.
" If you go in the water, you will die. And leave Hideki by himself. You mustn't go in."
Chii nodded sadly, and gave her sister a brief hug before re opening her eyes.
And seeing a very curious Inu youkai lord right in front of her.
*
" Yes Sesshomaru-sama?" The persocom asked politely.
Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed at the girl. Just now... She had looked at him with pity. No... It wasn't pity. It was sympathy and understanding, and the eyes were not her own. Chii had been speaking to herself, soft enough for anyone to not notice, but her voice was not her own in response. It was older, and more demanding. More pained.
A tiny hand rested on his arm.
" Daijabou?" Chii asked, her wide amber eyes worried.
" It's nothing." The demon lord turned around and returned to his seat leaving a confused Chii behind.
*
Chii rested her head in her hands, her eyes half-closed and thoughtful. Freya had not paid attention to her for a moment while she spoke to her. Why was that? Had Chii done something wrong? Chii's eyes grew worried and she pressed her small fist over her heart. No... She seemed fine afterward.
~ You cannot go in the water. Or you'll die, and leave Hideki behind~
Chii whimpered and wiped the wetness away from her eyes with the back of her hand. Yes, she refused to go to the pool of that were the consequences.
With a slam of the door, Hideki announced he was home. Chii turned to see him begin to set up his dinner. With a sigh of delight, he shoveled in the food into his mouth.
~ You cannot eat. You are a persocom~
Freya had told her once before when she wondered why she could not.
' Chii cannot eat.
Chii cannot swim.
What else can Chii not do?' The persocom wondered her eyes soft and sad.
Hideki finished his meal, and sat down beside Chii. He wrapped an arm around her and pulled her close.
" It's cold out here. What are you doing out Chii?"
Chii looked up, her eyes happier, but the dim tone of depression hadn't left.
" Chii?" Hideki asked, his eyes worried.
' Chii will live on.
Hideki will die.
Chii will still live.
Because Chii is a persocom.
Hideki is human.
Hideki will die.
Hideki will leave Chii.'
Chii's eyes filled with tears and she launched herself at him, a few tears escaping her eyes. She clung to him, her knuckles whitening as she did so.
Hideki wondered what was wrong, and even asked. But she refused to answer. So, Hideki returned her embrace.
" Do not leave Chii..."
" Why would I do that?" He murmured into her flurry of golden hair.
Chii merely held him tighter in answer.
' Because you will die...'
*
Sesshomaru sat outside underneath the winter moon. Its icy white light blanketed the darkness around him; the newborn dewdrops glistening like unshed tears. The woods behind the massive floral garden seemed dark and mysterious. Its leaves billowed in the chilled wind, as if the trees themselves were alive and the moon's shimmer was giving them life. He gazed up at the full moon, its image reflecting in his thoughtful golden gaze.
That woman from earlier...
That was not Chii. Chii had large innocent eyes that would display her emotions no matter what. But that woman. Her eyes were dark, with pain and wisdom. She looked and spoke visibly older, calmer, more withdrawn. What was their connection?
The demon slowly tapped his fingers against the cool glass of the tabletop. Those eyes...They were so pained and understanding. As if she knew, what he had gone through. Why he acted like this. Making sure to stay unattached and hide his emotions. What emotions he still felt. Only two women had broken through his barrier.
Rin and Kagome.
He didn't care for the miko like his stupid bastard of a brother did. Love was not something to be trifled with. Love was too painful and never truly was fruitful in the end; no matter what trials you overcome to finally obtain it. Besides, both of them were humans. Even if, kami forbid, he did fall in love with one of them. They would die after him. Except the miko perhaps, her powers would prolong her life, as would the Shikon no Tama. He speculated on the situation for a moment. She most likely had the life of a hanyou, perhaps even a youkai with those extras.
But Rin would die.
The very thought seared through his heart as if one his own blades had been shoved through it. He winced slightly. Curse him for becoming attached to such a weak specimen.
But another woman was slowly breaking the barriers. One he didn't ever speculate would see again. And he certainly couldn't ask Chii or her owner. They wouldn't know, and he doubted that with Chii's childish aura she'd be able to explain it if she did know.
That somber look and those understanding eyes. They penetrated his barriers and were slowly conquering his soul. He glowered at his reflection on the sliding door's glass. Sesshomaru stood as Rin shut off her bedroom light.
That woman...
He fled inside from the moon, it could always tell and reveal his emotions. Sesshomaru glowered up at the crescent blue moon on his forehead. That must be the reason. Bloody thing.
But...that girl.
He must know who she is.
Or was.
Or he just might break.
~*~
Luna: I'm very pleased with that chapter actually. ^_^
Veron: *dancing some more*
Luna: Ignore her and review! ^_^
~*~ Review Responses ~*~
Dan-Chan: Arigatou! *nibbles on the candy cane* Yum. In some fanfictions, they say that when a demon chooses a 'mate' they mark her somewhere, and that's the case with the three tiny claw marks on her hip.
iNiGmA: Thanks for reviewing. But I'm telling you right now. If you wish to know who perishes, you have to e-mail me so no one else receives spoilers.
PuNkRoCkBuNnY182: LOL! Ty for reviewin!
Dragon Tears Wing: Well he took over Sess's body so why not put some of his persona into Kagome for a bit ne? And lol on the facial expression thing. Ty for reviewin
Bonnie: TY!
NekoKaji: Aw...ty!
NekoKaji: Wee!
CosmicMoon: That's all right, you still were able to review anyway!
CosmicMoon: Heh. Look I updated!
IMPROVED Uber Rei Model 06: Thanks for reviewin! Shippo is in this; he's a persocom for Kagome. And sorry I made you cry! That's been happening a lot lately with this story...*hands her tissues*
katie remick: Sorry no beta readers. I always forget and never send it to people. Ty for reviewin.
Blinkin: YAY!
The Youkai Nightmare: FINALLY someone gets made at me for making them cry. Sorry I did! You are not the only one who cried with this one. And about the youkai marking thing, read Dan-Chan's review response I gave him, it's at the top of the list of responses.
Ariane Adora: Such a nice long review! ^_^ Your sentiments for Chbits/Inuyasha crossovers are mine as well. But I wanted to do something different. I wanted something that would make at least semi logical sense. Because if Chii or any of the persocoms broke in the feudal era, they wouldn't be fixed, and Kagome's time doesn't have them! So...I had to work from there...I'm glad I made you so happy with this one! *Hands her a large bag of strawberry pocky* For you! ^_^
~*~
REVIEW ONEGAIIII!
BTW: Have any of you seen the move 'Labyrinth'? Just curious, since lately I'm getting addicted to that movie... O_O;; bad me!
Luna: *hums the intro song* Didja people know Puffy Ami Yumi did that song? They're this cool Japanese pair of girls that sing. They should have a website, and you can play their songs on it. ^_^
Veron: *dances to track 6 of " Illustrated History"* Their second album. Luna, you should belly dance to this song...
Luna: Look, I can Turkish drop and do all that. But I can't shimmy THAT fast.
Veron: *shrug*
Luna: Someone wants to do fanart for me! YAY! IF anyone else wishes to, e-mail me! On with the fic! ^_^
DISCLAIMER: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko-sama, all hail her greatness ^_^. And dear little Chii and co. belongs to the Chiquita's of CLAMP! SO YOU CAN'T SUE ME! NYEH! : -P
~*~ Chapter 13: Why can't I...
Chii smiled softly as she watched Yumi push Hideki into the pool. The young persocom knelt down, and cautiously dipped her fingers into the clear liquid of the swimming pool. So clear... Abruptly, Chii pulled her hand back as if the water was poison. Something was telling her...she couldn't go inside of it. Immerse her body in it. Something bad would happen. But what was it? Her fragile features turned into a tiny frown. Why could Chii not go? What was so wrong with it? Why could they? Hideki, Sango, Kohaku, Yumi, Minoru, and the others? Why? She gently closed her eyes, calling to her older sibling hidden deep within herself...
*
Chii looked up to see her. Freya. Her ivory locks were floating around her form, her deep gold eyes soft and depressed, but a tiny smile graced her features at the sight of her sister.
Seeing her younger sibling's confusion, she descended down to her, her outstretched hands on her sister's face.
" Daijabou Chii?"
" Why can't Chii go in the water?" She asked, her eyes worried that it was something she had done to make the element reject her.
" Because you are a persocom."
Chii's eyes grew depressed, she *was* a persocom wasn't she?
" If you did, you would break. And break Hideki's heart along with it."
" I would break?"
" You would die. Do you wish to die and leave Hideki all alone?" Freya asked, the billowing black fabric of her skirt blowing about.
" No..." Chii said earnestly, her eyes shimmering.
Freya smiled sadly down at her distraught sister and ran a gentle hand through Chii's hair. Her thumb stroked her sibling's cheek and she embraced her.
" That is good. Because he would feel the same pain that Kagome does."
"Kagome?"
" Her special someone died."
" But Kagome is fine now isn't she?"
" So it would seem..." Freya looked past Chii and gazed through the girl's eyes. Only when Chii contacted her, could Freya see the others. Kagome was laughing and smiling, as Rin splashed her with mighty waves. Until a tall man with long silver hair came into Freya's view. Freya grew inquisitive, and her head cocked to one side. Who was this man? He nearly smiled at Rin's obvious happiness, and sat down on the other side of the pool, in the shade at a table. He was missing an arm...Freya's eyes grew sad for him. Her golden eyes wandered over to Kagome, and she gasped.
Kagome was looking at him, while he was distracted with Rin trying to hug him, dripping wet. She was looking at him...
With the same longing look that Freya had used when she saw her father. Did she love the man? But that couldn't be right. She loved the boy. The other one, from the picture books she'd seen through Chii's eyes. It was then that Freya understood. They both held a strong resemblance. It was reminding her of whom she had lost...
Freya's eyes widened as the demon lord slowly turned his heartless gaze to her. She had forgotten that when she did this, she controlled Chii's body. She suddenly had the desire to have a body...he looked...Sad? But why? Freya realized that her emotions were displayed on her face. Was it making him sad? She didn't want that. Closing her eyes, she let the control of the body return to Chii.
" If you go in the water, you will die. And leave Hideki by himself. You mustn't go in."
Chii nodded sadly, and gave her sister a brief hug before re opening her eyes.
And seeing a very curious Inu youkai lord right in front of her.
*
" Yes Sesshomaru-sama?" The persocom asked politely.
Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed at the girl. Just now... She had looked at him with pity. No... It wasn't pity. It was sympathy and understanding, and the eyes were not her own. Chii had been speaking to herself, soft enough for anyone to not notice, but her voice was not her own in response. It was older, and more demanding. More pained.
A tiny hand rested on his arm.
" Daijabou?" Chii asked, her wide amber eyes worried.
" It's nothing." The demon lord turned around and returned to his seat leaving a confused Chii behind.
*
Chii rested her head in her hands, her eyes half-closed and thoughtful. Freya had not paid attention to her for a moment while she spoke to her. Why was that? Had Chii done something wrong? Chii's eyes grew worried and she pressed her small fist over her heart. No... She seemed fine afterward.
~ You cannot go in the water. Or you'll die, and leave Hideki behind~
Chii whimpered and wiped the wetness away from her eyes with the back of her hand. Yes, she refused to go to the pool of that were the consequences.
With a slam of the door, Hideki announced he was home. Chii turned to see him begin to set up his dinner. With a sigh of delight, he shoveled in the food into his mouth.
~ You cannot eat. You are a persocom~
Freya had told her once before when she wondered why she could not.
' Chii cannot eat.
Chii cannot swim.
What else can Chii not do?' The persocom wondered her eyes soft and sad.
Hideki finished his meal, and sat down beside Chii. He wrapped an arm around her and pulled her close.
" It's cold out here. What are you doing out Chii?"
Chii looked up, her eyes happier, but the dim tone of depression hadn't left.
" Chii?" Hideki asked, his eyes worried.
' Chii will live on.
Hideki will die.
Chii will still live.
Because Chii is a persocom.
Hideki is human.
Hideki will die.
Hideki will leave Chii.'
Chii's eyes filled with tears and she launched herself at him, a few tears escaping her eyes. She clung to him, her knuckles whitening as she did so.
Hideki wondered what was wrong, and even asked. But she refused to answer. So, Hideki returned her embrace.
" Do not leave Chii..."
" Why would I do that?" He murmured into her flurry of golden hair.
Chii merely held him tighter in answer.
' Because you will die...'
*
Sesshomaru sat outside underneath the winter moon. Its icy white light blanketed the darkness around him; the newborn dewdrops glistening like unshed tears. The woods behind the massive floral garden seemed dark and mysterious. Its leaves billowed in the chilled wind, as if the trees themselves were alive and the moon's shimmer was giving them life. He gazed up at the full moon, its image reflecting in his thoughtful golden gaze.
That woman from earlier...
That was not Chii. Chii had large innocent eyes that would display her emotions no matter what. But that woman. Her eyes were dark, with pain and wisdom. She looked and spoke visibly older, calmer, more withdrawn. What was their connection?
The demon slowly tapped his fingers against the cool glass of the tabletop. Those eyes...They were so pained and understanding. As if she knew, what he had gone through. Why he acted like this. Making sure to stay unattached and hide his emotions. What emotions he still felt. Only two women had broken through his barrier.
Rin and Kagome.
He didn't care for the miko like his stupid bastard of a brother did. Love was not something to be trifled with. Love was too painful and never truly was fruitful in the end; no matter what trials you overcome to finally obtain it. Besides, both of them were humans. Even if, kami forbid, he did fall in love with one of them. They would die after him. Except the miko perhaps, her powers would prolong her life, as would the Shikon no Tama. He speculated on the situation for a moment. She most likely had the life of a hanyou, perhaps even a youkai with those extras.
But Rin would die.
The very thought seared through his heart as if one his own blades had been shoved through it. He winced slightly. Curse him for becoming attached to such a weak specimen.
But another woman was slowly breaking the barriers. One he didn't ever speculate would see again. And he certainly couldn't ask Chii or her owner. They wouldn't know, and he doubted that with Chii's childish aura she'd be able to explain it if she did know.
That somber look and those understanding eyes. They penetrated his barriers and were slowly conquering his soul. He glowered at his reflection on the sliding door's glass. Sesshomaru stood as Rin shut off her bedroom light.
That woman...
He fled inside from the moon, it could always tell and reveal his emotions. Sesshomaru glowered up at the crescent blue moon on his forehead. That must be the reason. Bloody thing.
But...that girl.
He must know who she is.
Or was.
Or he just might break.
~*~
Luna: I'm very pleased with that chapter actually. ^_^
Veron: *dancing some more*
Luna: Ignore her and review! ^_^
~*~ Review Responses ~*~
Dan-Chan: Arigatou! *nibbles on the candy cane* Yum. In some fanfictions, they say that when a demon chooses a 'mate' they mark her somewhere, and that's the case with the three tiny claw marks on her hip.
iNiGmA: Thanks for reviewing. But I'm telling you right now. If you wish to know who perishes, you have to e-mail me so no one else receives spoilers.
PuNkRoCkBuNnY182: LOL! Ty for reviewin!
Dragon Tears Wing: Well he took over Sess's body so why not put some of his persona into Kagome for a bit ne? And lol on the facial expression thing. Ty for reviewin
Bonnie: TY!
NekoKaji: Aw...ty!
NekoKaji: Wee!
CosmicMoon: That's all right, you still were able to review anyway!
CosmicMoon: Heh. Look I updated!
IMPROVED Uber Rei Model 06: Thanks for reviewin! Shippo is in this; he's a persocom for Kagome. And sorry I made you cry! That's been happening a lot lately with this story...*hands her tissues*
katie remick: Sorry no beta readers. I always forget and never send it to people. Ty for reviewin.
Blinkin: YAY!
The Youkai Nightmare: FINALLY someone gets made at me for making them cry. Sorry I did! You are not the only one who cried with this one. And about the youkai marking thing, read Dan-Chan's review response I gave him, it's at the top of the list of responses.
Ariane Adora: Such a nice long review! ^_^ Your sentiments for Chbits/Inuyasha crossovers are mine as well. But I wanted to do something different. I wanted something that would make at least semi logical sense. Because if Chii or any of the persocoms broke in the feudal era, they wouldn't be fixed, and Kagome's time doesn't have them! So...I had to work from there...I'm glad I made you so happy with this one! *Hands her a large bag of strawberry pocky* For you! ^_^
~*~
REVIEW ONEGAIIII!
BTW: Have any of you seen the move 'Labyrinth'? Just curious, since lately I'm getting addicted to that movie... O_O;; bad me!