Epilogue
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sorry everyone! I couldn't help but write another chapter to this! This story's my baby! ( I was still crying when I wrote this, cuz I knew had to end it, once and for all.
*~~*~~*~~*
Time passed, and I did eventually heal, both physically and mentally. Though I wasn't completely back to normal, I could stand to go about on my own again.
Nightmares plagued me. I was afraid to go to sleep at night because of them. I cursed my weakness for at least the fiftieth time that particular evening. It was true; I DIDN'T get much sleep anymore. My skin turned pale, and more than once, Kagome said I had a haunted look in my eyes.
This specific night though, I was nearly terrified. Of all nights, now was the new moon. I dreaded it since I was returned to my friends. I paranoid myself to the point where I couldn't breathe properly. It was during these times when I was glad I wasn't alone.
My bones started to crack and shift. Organs moved, claws receded, fangs withdrew. I was a weak human once more. I couldn't see, hear or smell. I felt like the night closed in around me as my eyes changed. All the night sounds seemed muffled. I flat out panicked. Hiyaku's face leered at me in my mind, making me cringe. Even though it was over.
"Inuyasha, it's okay. We're out in the middle of nowhere," Kagome's voice reassured me.
It was true; we WERE in the middle of nowhere. Sango, Miroku, Kagome, Shippou and Kirara had made sure to find an open field for camp, as I couldn't stand to stay in the forest even as a demon, let alone a human.
She thought she was safe the last time though as well, but looked what happened.
My back burned with memories and phantom pains bit at my body. Yet again, I could feel the tar running down my back. Invisible daggers stabbed at me. My eyes closed automatically, expecting a blow to land.
A soft hand touched my knee, I flinched instinctively.
"Inuyasha, we're all safe. Don't worry," Kagome's voice was closer to my ear so I allowed myself to relax slightly.
I shoved the image out of my mind and forced myself to concentrate the passion in her voice. No matter what, Kagome's voice would always bring me back to relative sanity. No matter what my state of mind was, it always helped.
The fire crackled warmly and I calmed further.
'I'm okay, just human. But other than that, I'll be fine.' I thought to myself as I opened my eyes.
Kagome put some Ramen on the fire, and in a few minutes, we were eating in silence. Shippou climbed into my lap and was sleeping soon after. An unusual thing for him to do, as normally I can't stand the little twerp.
But, I let him sleep off his huge meal. Since I was returned from Naraku's hideout, I didn't seem to be as aggressive anymore, not even when Kouga was around.
"There's two jewel shards headed this way," said Kagome, very quietly.
"Oh, Kagooome!!"
Speak of the devil himself......
The girl sighed audibly and turned to face the whirlwind of dust that announced the wolf demon's arrival.
"Kouga, not now, please!" she growled.
"You're my woman, or course right now!" he replied, "I'll come see you whenever I want."
I just sat there in silence, letting them talk. Kagome looked at me funny, I just shrugged, not wanting a fight.
"Aww... what's wrong with you, dog-face?"
I chose to ignore that comment for now.
"I think that cat's got his tongue!" he chortled.
I let out a remarkably human sounding growl, much like Kagome's, only deeper.
"Oh, so he DOES have the guts to fight!"
"Kouga! I'm warning you; NOT NOW!!" the girl yelled.
Sango and Miroku shook their heads, knowing what was gonna happen next.
"Kouga, go away," I finally spoke up.
"Nah, I think I'll stick around for a while. See how everyone's doing."
I stood up then, carefully placing Shippou on the ground without waking him up. I didn't care what happened, but I DID NOT want to deal with him right now!
"LEAVE!" I shouted, my voice echoing through the field, "I'm not in a good mood, so I suggest you get the hell outta here!"
The wolf demon seemed to think about my words for a minute before nodding.
"Alright, I'll leave. But I'm coming back to kill you when you're at least HALF a challenge."
I held my tongue, not wanting to say anything about that little dig, I just pretended I didn't notice.
A little aggravated at my stoic expression, the annoying little wolf demon took off running, leaving a pair of miniature tornadoes behind him.
He'd come back, that was for sure. But I'd be ready to fight. After all I was through, I wouldn't let Kouga have 'my woman'.
Never.
0~0~0~0~ THE END ~0~0~0~0
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, that's it. This time it's for sure! PLEASE REVIEW!!
Much love!
~ Jillian
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sorry everyone! I couldn't help but write another chapter to this! This story's my baby! ( I was still crying when I wrote this, cuz I knew had to end it, once and for all.
*~~*~~*~~*
Time passed, and I did eventually heal, both physically and mentally. Though I wasn't completely back to normal, I could stand to go about on my own again.
Nightmares plagued me. I was afraid to go to sleep at night because of them. I cursed my weakness for at least the fiftieth time that particular evening. It was true; I DIDN'T get much sleep anymore. My skin turned pale, and more than once, Kagome said I had a haunted look in my eyes.
This specific night though, I was nearly terrified. Of all nights, now was the new moon. I dreaded it since I was returned to my friends. I paranoid myself to the point where I couldn't breathe properly. It was during these times when I was glad I wasn't alone.
My bones started to crack and shift. Organs moved, claws receded, fangs withdrew. I was a weak human once more. I couldn't see, hear or smell. I felt like the night closed in around me as my eyes changed. All the night sounds seemed muffled. I flat out panicked. Hiyaku's face leered at me in my mind, making me cringe. Even though it was over.
"Inuyasha, it's okay. We're out in the middle of nowhere," Kagome's voice reassured me.
It was true; we WERE in the middle of nowhere. Sango, Miroku, Kagome, Shippou and Kirara had made sure to find an open field for camp, as I couldn't stand to stay in the forest even as a demon, let alone a human.
She thought she was safe the last time though as well, but looked what happened.
My back burned with memories and phantom pains bit at my body. Yet again, I could feel the tar running down my back. Invisible daggers stabbed at me. My eyes closed automatically, expecting a blow to land.
A soft hand touched my knee, I flinched instinctively.
"Inuyasha, we're all safe. Don't worry," Kagome's voice was closer to my ear so I allowed myself to relax slightly.
I shoved the image out of my mind and forced myself to concentrate the passion in her voice. No matter what, Kagome's voice would always bring me back to relative sanity. No matter what my state of mind was, it always helped.
The fire crackled warmly and I calmed further.
'I'm okay, just human. But other than that, I'll be fine.' I thought to myself as I opened my eyes.
Kagome put some Ramen on the fire, and in a few minutes, we were eating in silence. Shippou climbed into my lap and was sleeping soon after. An unusual thing for him to do, as normally I can't stand the little twerp.
But, I let him sleep off his huge meal. Since I was returned from Naraku's hideout, I didn't seem to be as aggressive anymore, not even when Kouga was around.
"There's two jewel shards headed this way," said Kagome, very quietly.
"Oh, Kagooome!!"
Speak of the devil himself......
The girl sighed audibly and turned to face the whirlwind of dust that announced the wolf demon's arrival.
"Kouga, not now, please!" she growled.
"You're my woman, or course right now!" he replied, "I'll come see you whenever I want."
I just sat there in silence, letting them talk. Kagome looked at me funny, I just shrugged, not wanting a fight.
"Aww... what's wrong with you, dog-face?"
I chose to ignore that comment for now.
"I think that cat's got his tongue!" he chortled.
I let out a remarkably human sounding growl, much like Kagome's, only deeper.
"Oh, so he DOES have the guts to fight!"
"Kouga! I'm warning you; NOT NOW!!" the girl yelled.
Sango and Miroku shook their heads, knowing what was gonna happen next.
"Kouga, go away," I finally spoke up.
"Nah, I think I'll stick around for a while. See how everyone's doing."
I stood up then, carefully placing Shippou on the ground without waking him up. I didn't care what happened, but I DID NOT want to deal with him right now!
"LEAVE!" I shouted, my voice echoing through the field, "I'm not in a good mood, so I suggest you get the hell outta here!"
The wolf demon seemed to think about my words for a minute before nodding.
"Alright, I'll leave. But I'm coming back to kill you when you're at least HALF a challenge."
I held my tongue, not wanting to say anything about that little dig, I just pretended I didn't notice.
A little aggravated at my stoic expression, the annoying little wolf demon took off running, leaving a pair of miniature tornadoes behind him.
He'd come back, that was for sure. But I'd be ready to fight. After all I was through, I wouldn't let Kouga have 'my woman'.
Never.
0~0~0~0~ THE END ~0~0~0~0
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, that's it. This time it's for sure! PLEASE REVIEW!!
Much love!
~ Jillian