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The Colors of Emotions Chapter 8 Emotional Answers
"Lady Kagome, you have to wake up now."
Kagome's eyes fluttered open and focused themselves on the owner of the voice. Miroku was hovering above her with a relieved smile on his face.
"You're awake. That's good. Can you sit up?" Miroku questioned in a calm tone.
Kagome nodded and slowly began to sit up, "What's going on Miroku?"
"You were attacked by a demon, then you were brought here and- -"
"I remember all that." Kagome cut him off. "But where is Inuyasha? Last time I woke up I." Kagome trailed off. Then her eyes snapped wide in sudden realization. "I attacked him Miroku! I didn't mean to! I don't know what happened! Is he ok?" She was becoming frantic.
Miroku grew worried as Kagome's breathing began to become ragged again. He pulled Kagome into a loose hug while running his hand over her hair in a soothing gesture. It worked and as soon as Kagome had calmed down Miroku began to explain everything to her.
"Inuyasha is fine. He is out sulking in a tree somewhere. I kicked him out as soon as you began to stir. I knew you would panic if you saw him. That stubborn hanyou took forever to persuade to leave."
"But what happened? Why did that light come from me and hit him?" Kagome murmured into Miroku's chest, for he was still holding the frightened miko against him.
"We were hoping you could answer some of those questions. Kaede wants to talk to you as soon as you are ready. Are you up to it? You can always go back to sleep and Kaede can talk to you later."
"No, I can talk to her. But can I see Inuyasha first. I want to make sure he is okay."
Miroku let a small smile creep onto his lips. "You're worried about that stupid hanyou even though you're just starting to heal from a life or death experience."
"Shut up Miroku."
"You've got it bad."
"I said shut up. Besides, you've got it just as bad for Sango." *
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FLASHBACK
* * Miroku lay with his back against a tree. He was sitting a good hundred feet from the rest his group. Kagome appeared holding a steaming cup in her hands. "I brought you some lunch Miroku."
"Have I been exiled from the camp for lunch?"
"Sango didn't think I should bring you any food at all. Inuyasha would have gladly eaten your share of ramen."
"Is she really mad at me?"
Kagome knew exactly whom it was Miroku was referring to. "Sango is just frustrated with you Miroku. You groped her for like the millionth time today and she has had enough of it."
"So I am being forced to eat by myself just because I groped her? But I always grope Sango and she never seemed so angry before."
Kagome sat down in front of the monk with a sigh. "Miroku, do you honestly see Sango as a friend, or just another woman to bear your child?"
"You know I have feelings for her Kagome. She is more than a friend to me. I just don't know how to express that." "Do you love her Miroku?"
Miroku looked slightly ashamed before looking down at the ground. "Yes."
"Then why don't you tell her?"
"I can't Kagome. It wouldn't be fair."
"What do you mean? Sango might feel the exact same way for you and you're making her wait in the dark!"
"Kagome, if I told Sango, and she did love me back, I could be destroying her as badly as Naraku. I don't know how much longer I will survive with this wind tunnel. What if I tell Sango I love her, we get married, and then I get sucked into my own wind tunnel? I would only be adding another person to a list of 'people she loved dead'!"
Kagome looked at Miroku. She was ashamed at her own ignorance. She was so caught up in playing matchmaker that she had forgotten about consequences. She said the only thing she could think to say, "I am sorry Miroku. You are saving her from heart-ache by causing yourself more."
"I prefer to not think about it. I just become depressed. Could you pretend this conversation never happened?"
"Sure. But if you need to talk, just tell me. And get your hand off me please!"
Miroku feigned innocence as he removed his hand from where it had crawled onto Kagome's backside. "Sorry Lady Kagome. It's tradition. Wouldn't it be awkward if I actually stopped groping people?"
"Honestly, your groping habits are one of the most constant things in my life. I don't want to call it comforting, but at least I know that some things will never change."
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END FLASHBACK * *
"I think fate must really hate us Miroku." Kagome said as she pulled away from the monk's loose embrace.
"What ever do you mean?"
"We both care for someone we can never have. You think it's some sort of joke?"
"I don't know Kagome. It is good to have someone to talk to about it though, don't ya think?"
"Yea, I mean I don't think you would want to talk about Sango to Inuyasha." Kagome chuckled at the thought.
"No, I do not think Inuyasha would be a very good listener."
Kagome began to laugh at that. But the movement caused pain to shoot through her chest. With a gasp, she fell back onto her bed. Her back hit the floor hard causing more pain to shoot though her.
"Kagome, are you alright?" After a few deep breaths, Kagome answered. "I'm fine. It's just this stupid scratch." She gestured towards the bandage covering the gaping wound.
"I believe it is a but more deep than a stupid scratch. I am going to get Kaede. She needs to check on you." Miroku stood up and walked out of the room.
Moments later, Kagome heard slight footsteps across her floor and coming next to her bedding. Kagome slowly opened her eyes expecting to see the face of Kaede. But she instead was quite surprised to find a pair of amber eyes looking into hers. "Eep!" She shrieked in surprise.
She bolted upright but two clawed hands held down her shoulders.
"Kagome you're going to hurt yourself if you keep moving!" A gruff voice scolded her. Kagome immediately put two and two together and whispered, "Inuyasha, are you alright?"
"Feh, of course I'm alright. Did you think some weak energy from a human is going to hurt me?"
"I don't know. I don't even understand what happened."
"Are you feeling better?" Inuyasha asked in a calm voice.
Kagome was shocked by the concern she saw in his eyes and was at a loss for words. She nodded her head.
"Good."
Kaede entered the room at that moment. "Inuyasha, what are you doing here? Miroku said you were outside."
"I was. I just came in here to see how she was doing."
Kaede chuckled, "Well that is very sweet that you are concerned for her welfare. But I can take it from here. We don't want her to zap you again now do we?"
Inuyasha scowled and said, "Feh." He then stood up and walked out of the room.
Kagome stared at his retreating form and then turned confused eyes on the older miko. Kaede smiled, "He hasn't left this room practically at all. You scared him Kagome. He thought he was going to lose you."
Kagome smiled and lay down against her pillow.
"Let's talk about that new found power of yours shall we?" Kaede offered. Kagome's smile faltered and she sat back up to look at Kaede as the old miko began to remove Kagome's bandage.
"Do you think you know what happened Kaede?" Kagome shivered at the cold water that Kaede was applying to her wound.
"I am not sure of anything. But, how did you feel before you released that energy from you?"
"My head hurt a little bit from all of Inuyasha's and Shippou's screaming, and -"
Kaede interrupted, "No child, how did you feel? Were you angry, sad, happy?
"Oh, umm, I was angry at Inuyasha for hurting Shippou. I felt helpless because I couldn't do anything. I tried to yell at Inuyasha or 'sit' him, but my throat hurt too much every time I talked. I wanted to protect Shippou. He didn't do anything wrong. He is just a little kid. What does this have to do with anything Kaede?"
"Hmm, I think I might understand what happened."
Kaede began to explain to Kagome everything that had been figured out about her attacker and the magic while applying a new bandage to her chest. Kagome tried to understand it all but the entire incident still seemed unreal.
"Wait, so a kot-so-nu, or whatever it was called, tried to absorb my energy. It had a reverse effect, and now I have a demon's magic mixing with my miko powers?"
"That is correct."
"Okay, so was that the demon's magic attacking Inuyasha?"
"Your attack was pure energy Kagome. It was uncontrolled and very powerful. It is not necessarily a demon's attack though. It is the after effect of a miko's and demon's power mixing. It is very dangerous if you do not learn to control it."
"But what set me off? I mean, it isn't like anyone was actually getting hurt. Shippou was just going to end up with a few bruises."
"It must be certain emotions, child. Your need to protect the kitsune meant you attacked whatever was hurting him."
Kagome looked at the miko as if she were insane. "So basically, if I ever get too emotional, I am going to attack someone?"
"My guess is as good as yours. But that would explain why you attacked Inuyasha without meaning to. You are going to have to train your magic, or else you could seriously hurt somebody."
"Great, just great." Kagome sarcastically mumbled.
"Let's just hope anger isn't one of the emotions that sets you off. Or Inuyasha will be dead by sundown." Kaede joked.
Kagome looked very worried. "But what if it is?"
"I was only joking child. Do not worry so much. I doubt that anger will set you off. But if it is, your attacks will only be as powerful as the most dominating emotion inside of you. From my experience, anger has never been a very powerful emotion. It merely makes one reckless. Besides, it might be a good thing that Inuyasha can get you so angry."
"What do ya mean?" "I will explain more later. But, I will need to see your power. Inuyasha might be perfect to set it off. It is late, so try to get back to sleep."
"All I've done is sleep." But Kaede's words seemed to slur together as Kagome slowly began dozing off.
"You need to heal child. Sleep is the best medicine."
"Fine. But I'm not tired." Kagome yawned which contradicted her entire statement.
"Get some rest." And with that, Kaede left the room. * * * * Hey everyone, did you like it? Could you guys please review and tell me if you like Miroku's character or not. Do you like him and Kagome being close? Please review, you know you want to! Just click that little button in the corner:)
Disclaimer- No, Rumiko Takahashi owns all of 'em! . . . . . .
The Colors of Emotions Chapter 8 Emotional Answers
"Lady Kagome, you have to wake up now."
Kagome's eyes fluttered open and focused themselves on the owner of the voice. Miroku was hovering above her with a relieved smile on his face.
"You're awake. That's good. Can you sit up?" Miroku questioned in a calm tone.
Kagome nodded and slowly began to sit up, "What's going on Miroku?"
"You were attacked by a demon, then you were brought here and- -"
"I remember all that." Kagome cut him off. "But where is Inuyasha? Last time I woke up I." Kagome trailed off. Then her eyes snapped wide in sudden realization. "I attacked him Miroku! I didn't mean to! I don't know what happened! Is he ok?" She was becoming frantic.
Miroku grew worried as Kagome's breathing began to become ragged again. He pulled Kagome into a loose hug while running his hand over her hair in a soothing gesture. It worked and as soon as Kagome had calmed down Miroku began to explain everything to her.
"Inuyasha is fine. He is out sulking in a tree somewhere. I kicked him out as soon as you began to stir. I knew you would panic if you saw him. That stubborn hanyou took forever to persuade to leave."
"But what happened? Why did that light come from me and hit him?" Kagome murmured into Miroku's chest, for he was still holding the frightened miko against him.
"We were hoping you could answer some of those questions. Kaede wants to talk to you as soon as you are ready. Are you up to it? You can always go back to sleep and Kaede can talk to you later."
"No, I can talk to her. But can I see Inuyasha first. I want to make sure he is okay."
Miroku let a small smile creep onto his lips. "You're worried about that stupid hanyou even though you're just starting to heal from a life or death experience."
"Shut up Miroku."
"You've got it bad."
"I said shut up. Besides, you've got it just as bad for Sango." *
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FLASHBACK
* * Miroku lay with his back against a tree. He was sitting a good hundred feet from the rest his group. Kagome appeared holding a steaming cup in her hands. "I brought you some lunch Miroku."
"Have I been exiled from the camp for lunch?"
"Sango didn't think I should bring you any food at all. Inuyasha would have gladly eaten your share of ramen."
"Is she really mad at me?"
Kagome knew exactly whom it was Miroku was referring to. "Sango is just frustrated with you Miroku. You groped her for like the millionth time today and she has had enough of it."
"So I am being forced to eat by myself just because I groped her? But I always grope Sango and she never seemed so angry before."
Kagome sat down in front of the monk with a sigh. "Miroku, do you honestly see Sango as a friend, or just another woman to bear your child?"
"You know I have feelings for her Kagome. She is more than a friend to me. I just don't know how to express that." "Do you love her Miroku?"
Miroku looked slightly ashamed before looking down at the ground. "Yes."
"Then why don't you tell her?"
"I can't Kagome. It wouldn't be fair."
"What do you mean? Sango might feel the exact same way for you and you're making her wait in the dark!"
"Kagome, if I told Sango, and she did love me back, I could be destroying her as badly as Naraku. I don't know how much longer I will survive with this wind tunnel. What if I tell Sango I love her, we get married, and then I get sucked into my own wind tunnel? I would only be adding another person to a list of 'people she loved dead'!"
Kagome looked at Miroku. She was ashamed at her own ignorance. She was so caught up in playing matchmaker that she had forgotten about consequences. She said the only thing she could think to say, "I am sorry Miroku. You are saving her from heart-ache by causing yourself more."
"I prefer to not think about it. I just become depressed. Could you pretend this conversation never happened?"
"Sure. But if you need to talk, just tell me. And get your hand off me please!"
Miroku feigned innocence as he removed his hand from where it had crawled onto Kagome's backside. "Sorry Lady Kagome. It's tradition. Wouldn't it be awkward if I actually stopped groping people?"
"Honestly, your groping habits are one of the most constant things in my life. I don't want to call it comforting, but at least I know that some things will never change."
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END FLASHBACK * *
"I think fate must really hate us Miroku." Kagome said as she pulled away from the monk's loose embrace.
"What ever do you mean?"
"We both care for someone we can never have. You think it's some sort of joke?"
"I don't know Kagome. It is good to have someone to talk to about it though, don't ya think?"
"Yea, I mean I don't think you would want to talk about Sango to Inuyasha." Kagome chuckled at the thought.
"No, I do not think Inuyasha would be a very good listener."
Kagome began to laugh at that. But the movement caused pain to shoot through her chest. With a gasp, she fell back onto her bed. Her back hit the floor hard causing more pain to shoot though her.
"Kagome, are you alright?" After a few deep breaths, Kagome answered. "I'm fine. It's just this stupid scratch." She gestured towards the bandage covering the gaping wound.
"I believe it is a but more deep than a stupid scratch. I am going to get Kaede. She needs to check on you." Miroku stood up and walked out of the room.
Moments later, Kagome heard slight footsteps across her floor and coming next to her bedding. Kagome slowly opened her eyes expecting to see the face of Kaede. But she instead was quite surprised to find a pair of amber eyes looking into hers. "Eep!" She shrieked in surprise.
She bolted upright but two clawed hands held down her shoulders.
"Kagome you're going to hurt yourself if you keep moving!" A gruff voice scolded her. Kagome immediately put two and two together and whispered, "Inuyasha, are you alright?"
"Feh, of course I'm alright. Did you think some weak energy from a human is going to hurt me?"
"I don't know. I don't even understand what happened."
"Are you feeling better?" Inuyasha asked in a calm voice.
Kagome was shocked by the concern she saw in his eyes and was at a loss for words. She nodded her head.
"Good."
Kaede entered the room at that moment. "Inuyasha, what are you doing here? Miroku said you were outside."
"I was. I just came in here to see how she was doing."
Kaede chuckled, "Well that is very sweet that you are concerned for her welfare. But I can take it from here. We don't want her to zap you again now do we?"
Inuyasha scowled and said, "Feh." He then stood up and walked out of the room.
Kagome stared at his retreating form and then turned confused eyes on the older miko. Kaede smiled, "He hasn't left this room practically at all. You scared him Kagome. He thought he was going to lose you."
Kagome smiled and lay down against her pillow.
"Let's talk about that new found power of yours shall we?" Kaede offered. Kagome's smile faltered and she sat back up to look at Kaede as the old miko began to remove Kagome's bandage.
"Do you think you know what happened Kaede?" Kagome shivered at the cold water that Kaede was applying to her wound.
"I am not sure of anything. But, how did you feel before you released that energy from you?"
"My head hurt a little bit from all of Inuyasha's and Shippou's screaming, and -"
Kaede interrupted, "No child, how did you feel? Were you angry, sad, happy?
"Oh, umm, I was angry at Inuyasha for hurting Shippou. I felt helpless because I couldn't do anything. I tried to yell at Inuyasha or 'sit' him, but my throat hurt too much every time I talked. I wanted to protect Shippou. He didn't do anything wrong. He is just a little kid. What does this have to do with anything Kaede?"
"Hmm, I think I might understand what happened."
Kaede began to explain to Kagome everything that had been figured out about her attacker and the magic while applying a new bandage to her chest. Kagome tried to understand it all but the entire incident still seemed unreal.
"Wait, so a kot-so-nu, or whatever it was called, tried to absorb my energy. It had a reverse effect, and now I have a demon's magic mixing with my miko powers?"
"That is correct."
"Okay, so was that the demon's magic attacking Inuyasha?"
"Your attack was pure energy Kagome. It was uncontrolled and very powerful. It is not necessarily a demon's attack though. It is the after effect of a miko's and demon's power mixing. It is very dangerous if you do not learn to control it."
"But what set me off? I mean, it isn't like anyone was actually getting hurt. Shippou was just going to end up with a few bruises."
"It must be certain emotions, child. Your need to protect the kitsune meant you attacked whatever was hurting him."
Kagome looked at the miko as if she were insane. "So basically, if I ever get too emotional, I am going to attack someone?"
"My guess is as good as yours. But that would explain why you attacked Inuyasha without meaning to. You are going to have to train your magic, or else you could seriously hurt somebody."
"Great, just great." Kagome sarcastically mumbled.
"Let's just hope anger isn't one of the emotions that sets you off. Or Inuyasha will be dead by sundown." Kaede joked.
Kagome looked very worried. "But what if it is?"
"I was only joking child. Do not worry so much. I doubt that anger will set you off. But if it is, your attacks will only be as powerful as the most dominating emotion inside of you. From my experience, anger has never been a very powerful emotion. It merely makes one reckless. Besides, it might be a good thing that Inuyasha can get you so angry."
"What do ya mean?" "I will explain more later. But, I will need to see your power. Inuyasha might be perfect to set it off. It is late, so try to get back to sleep."
"All I've done is sleep." But Kaede's words seemed to slur together as Kagome slowly began dozing off.
"You need to heal child. Sleep is the best medicine."
"Fine. But I'm not tired." Kagome yawned which contradicted her entire statement.
"Get some rest." And with that, Kaede left the room. * * * * Hey everyone, did you like it? Could you guys please review and tell me if you like Miroku's character or not. Do you like him and Kagome being close? Please review, you know you want to! Just click that little button in the corner:)