Whee!! I got more reviews!! I'm so happy! I thought this story was going to be a flop! O.o
Well anyway, here's chapter three. Sorry it took so long to post. My computer was being a jack butt!! . ACK!!! My Microsoft Word was depriving me of my writing! It's still not fixed but somehow I was able to write this chapter. O.o don't ask... Kami-sama must have liked me today.
Anyway, on with chapter three! You are going to find out if Sesshomaru says yes or no to going to the club. Also, you get to meet Tatsuyu's father... Naraku.
You also get to see Shippo! Yay! He is so Kawaii! Gomen! I'm rambling on when you probably want to get to the chapter!
(Extra authoress note: the eleventh chapter to my other story, The Love in One's Heart, is taking longer to write out than I expected; for some reason I can't get it to flow right with the rest of the story. I will try my hardest to get it posted soon. Gomen for those who are restless, and are ripping out their hair because I haven't updated, in like, forever. I have not given up on the story! That story shall be finished. Arigatou and keep a look out for the chapter!)
/someone's thoughts/
Tatsuyu's thoughts
Chapter 3
"Where are you going?"
"To a small club in town called 'Heart's Desire.' Want to come?"
Sesshomaru regarded his brother, trying to figure out what his brother was up to. He never asked him to go anywhere with the gang, well, not recently. Did Inuyasha feel bad for him? Was he setting him up with someone? What is he trying to do? Sesshomaru's brows furrowed. "Why are you asking me to come?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "I dunno. You seemed a little bored lately, and you haven't been to a club in what, forever?"
Sesshomaru's face looked thoughtful as he shrugged his shoulders. It was true. He has been bored without the dirt bike championship not started yet, and he has read almost every book in the house. Inuyasha was right; he really needed to get out.
"So... do you wanna come?" Sesshomaru snapped out of his reverie and looked at his brother. Finally he saw what he was looking for in his brother's face; Inuyasha was concerned for him. Sesshomaru's heart welled up and he smiled at his brother. He felt loved once again...
Sesshomaru curtly nodded his head, "Sure. Why not? It sounds like fun."
"Great!!!! Do you want to come too, Tatsuyu?" Sesshomaru looked at her too, and gave a look of encouragement.
Tatsuyu smiled and quickly nodded her head. "Sure! I haven't been to a club before! What time are you leaving?"
Inuyasha rummaged through his backpack and took out a piece of paper. Quickly, he scribbled something down and handed it to her. "We are going to be there at 8:00 tonight. Here's the address and we'll meet you there."
"Arigato Inuyasha!" Tatsuyu gave him a hug and turned to Sesshomaru. Giving him her sweetest smile, she hugged him and whispered "Can't wait to see you there." She let him go and walked away, leaving a flushed Sesshomaru smiling in her wake.
Inuyasha looked at his brother quizzically, "What was that all about? Sesshomaru?" Sesshomaru just kept staring at Tatsuyu's retreating form; Kami-sama, she was something special.
Tatsuyu drove through the city, reveling in the feeling of Sesshomaru's body against hers. Maybe this school will be different than her last. Maybe now she can make friends that will accept her ability, not run away from her in fright and loathing. Yep, maybe now she can actually tell someone about her powers willingly. She made a turn and stopped in front of the Saio Elementary school, got out, and waited for her brother to come out.
Tatsuyu took the time to let her thoughts drift into the unknown recesses of her mind. Many things have happened at her last school. Some of those experiences not too pleasant and she just moved on to the other memories. One memory stuck out like an orange hat clustered with black ones. It had happened just before she left, her boyfriend had disowned her without even waiting for an explanation. She sighed, hopefully that won't happen with her next one.
The bell rang and the little people ran out of the school entrance, into the waiting arms of their parents. Tatsuyu looked through the group, finally spotting the little orange-haired boy of about seven, and waved him over. "Shippo! Over here!" (O.o he has orange hair right? Or is it red?)
"Big Sister!" The little boy ran over, jumped into his sister's waiting arms, and wrapped his arms around her neck. "Big sister, guess what?!"
Tatsuyu giggled and pulled away so she could see his face. "What?"
"Guess."
"What happened?"
"Guess."
"What?"
"Guess."
"Uh... you saw a purple giraffe today."
Shippo giggled, his eyes twinkling with mirth. "You're silly Tats. Nope, I got a star on my drawing today!" Shippou motioned he wanted to be put down and when his feet connected with granite, he pulled a picture out of his backpack, his chest swelling up in pride. "See! The teacher said that he loved it!"
"That's great Shippo. We'll put it on the refrigerator when we get home okay?" He nodded frantically and hopped into the car, his sister closing the door behind him. When she got into the driver side, she made sure Shippo had on his seatbelt, buckled herself up, and sped away to their home.
Sesshomaru pulled into the driveway and cut off the engine to his firebird. Inuyasha let out his breath and let go of the dashboard. Sesshomaru looked over and smirked; Inuyasha made a face and opened the passenger door. He was halfway to the door when he looked back to see Sesshomaru hadn't moved. In fact, he hadn't taken his hands off the steering wheel. His face was expressionless as he stared at the house.
Inuyasha walked back to the car, opened up the passenger door, climbed in, and shut the door behind him. His brother didn't look at him or even acknowledge his presence. Inuyasha stared at his brother, knowing full well what his older brother was doing. It happened almost everyday. Sesshomaru always seemed reluctant to enter the house, afraid that he will see the same thing he saw almost a year ago... afraid that... HE will be standing there waiting for him.
Inuyasha gave a low growl in this throat, completely despising the man for everything he did to their family. Coming out of his own thoughts, Inuyasha put his hand on his brother's shoulder and giving him a light shake.
Sesshomaru flinched and leaned his body against the door, waiting for the grip to become tight enough to make a bruise. Nothing came. There was no pain. He finally looked at his brother.
"Come on Sess. Everything is fine." Inuyasha's voice was calm and quiet. Sesshomaru sighed and slowly opened the door, Inuyasha following suite. Sesshomaru made his way to the door and placed the key in the lock. He unlocked the door, pulled out the key, and hesitantly opened the door to what he had to call home; or really, the hell of awful memories.
"and then we learned how to multiply numbers by two! I got a piece of candy for getting my question right!"
Tatsuyu smiled as she listened to her little brother talk about his day at school; something he did everyday. She glanced at her younger brother. It must be a great life, being able to live like a child with no fears or pains. Having no cares about life and being able to live in peace. So pure, so innocent; something that she never had.
Shippo's voice cut through her thoughts, "Then, in music class, our teacher tripped over an instrument carrier! Heh! It was funny!"
Tatsuyu laughed and said sarcastically, "You know that isn't a nice thing to say." Shippo only smiled. Yep, not a care in the world for this young boy.
Tatsuyu pulled up her own driveway and got out. Quickly looking around she tried to spot her father's car. Wasn't anywhere in sight. Good. Hopefully it'll stay that way until she leaves to meet Sesshomaru and Inuyasha.
She felt Shippo tugging on her shirt. "Come on! I want to put my picture up!" He bounced on his heels in anticipation. Smiling, she walked up to the door, unlocked it, and opened it up.
Shippou took off his shoes and dashed for the kitchen. Tatsuyu smiled. How he was able to run across the wooden floor, and not fall was beyond her. Taking off her own shoes, Tatsuyu slowly walked to the kitchen, checking every room she passed for any sign of her father.
Still nothing.
Good.
Entering the kitchen through the swinging door, she saw Shippo straining to reach a cup in the cupboard, his picture already on the fridge. Tatsuyu walked up behind him, opened the cupboard, and took out a glass. She filled it up with water. Handing it to Shippo, he smiled and said, "Arigatou sister." She nodded. Quickly, she put her hair up in a messy bun and started washing her hands.
"Are you hungry?"
"Hai."
"Good. I'll make you some noodles, ramen, and some tofu for dinner. I want to make sure you eat before I leave tonight."
Shippou looked at her curiously. "Where are you going?"
She pulled some pots out of the bottoms cupboards. "I'm going to go see some new friends today. I'll be gone at eight and will be home at like ten tonight." Tatsuyu was filling up the pot with water when she heard a car drive up. She tensed. The engine stopped. A car door was slammed shut. Her father had come home.
/Sister?/
Tatsuyu jumped at hearing her brother's voice in her head. Of course he knew about her powers, and he always loved to take to her through mind link. She didn't care just as long as he didn't do it in front of their father.
Calming her breathing she answered back. What is it Shippou?
/The water is overflowing/
She looked down, the water spilling over the lip of the pot. Tatsuyu shook her head and shut off the water, a chill settling over her stomach as she heard the front door open and close. Tatsuyu looked at the kitchen door. It swung open and she held her breath. The Great Naraku has entered.
Sesshomaru stood in the hallway, his face directed to a certain spot on the floor. Visions of blood and a broken body erupted in front of his eyes. He gasped and shut his eyes. Shaking his head, he turned his body, his forehead coming to lean against the cold wall. Turning slightly, he looked at the same spot again, the blood and body gone.
Looking back at the wall, he slowly lowered himself to the ground, his hands sliding down the wall. His knees hit the polished wood of the hallway and tears formed in his eyes, but he would not let them fall. He heard wood creak under silent steps. Sesshomaru glanced up quickly to notice Inuyasha standing there, his hand held out.
"Come on Sesshomaru, you should get ready."
Sesshomaru took his hand and stood up. "Hai." He turned and went to the staircase, quickly ascending the carpeted steps up to his room, his only haven in this god forsaken house.
Inuyasha watched his brother. He sighed; Sesshomaru really needed this. Inuyasha went to get ready himself.
Naraku stood in the doorway, his eyes narrowed at Tatsuyu. She averted her eyes away from his icy stare and went back to making dinner. Shippou, on the other hand, jumped up and ran to give his father a hug. "Otouchan! You're home!" Naraku smiled down at his son and scooped him up, hugging him and his son hugging back. Tatsuyu just kept making dinner, placing the water on the stove so it could boil.
"Hello Shippo, did you have a good first day at your new school?"
His little head bobbed up and down. "HAI! I got a star on a picture of mine! It's on the refrigerator! Look!" He pointed a little finger at the fridge and his father followed it.
Giving a small smile and nodding his head, he said, "That's great Shippo. Listen, why don't you go change into something else and I'll call you down when dinner is ready."
"Okay, Otouchan!" Naraku set him down and he ran out the door. Naraku looked back at his daughter, his smile fading, only to be replaced by a snarl.
"Welcome home, Otouchan." Said Tatsuyu, her eyes never meeting his. Her father leaned against the counter, crossing his arms across his chest and looked at her face, jaw clenched and pale in color. Silence filled the room, making Tatsuyu shift as she put the noodles in the boiling water. "Have a good day at work?"
"Hn," he stared at her more intently, "So, I guess I should ask about your day. Finally find some friends who don't think you are a freak –
"I'm not a freak." Tatsuyu said sternly.
Naraku grabbed her wrist, making her wince in pain. Bringing her closer so his face was inches from hers, he whispered, "You never interrupt me when I am talking. Do you understand?" his voice was threatening. She tried to get free of his grip, but he slapped her across the face, a red handprint beginning to form. His voice became more demanding. "Do you understand me?"
"Yes, sir." Her eyes stung with tears. She lowered her gaze, showing him that he was in command. Giving a satisfied grin he roughly pushed her away, making her collide with the stove. She gasped as she felt the flames lick her pale skin. Quickly pulling her hand away she rushed to the sink, turned on the faucet, and ran her hand under the cool water.
When she pulled it away there was a long red mark that ran from her thumb to her pinky on the inside of her hand. Taking a deep breath she looked at her father, who just looked at her with disgust. Straightening her shoulders she said, "Some people asked me to go out with them tonight at 8:00. I'll be home at 10:00 tonight. Dinner will be done shortly so you don't have to make it."
He gave a grunt and walked towards the door. Before he left, Naraku paused and said, "They will never accept you, Tatsuyu," he turned his gaze on her, "and never will I." He went out the swinging door.
Tatsuyu roughly fell against the counter, her burn beginning to sting. Tears rolled down her face. Maybe he was right, who would ever accept... a freak.
Man, Naraku is evil! Well what do you expect? He's evil anyway you put him. He'll never be good.
Anyway, what do you think? Keep going? Rewrite it? Do you want to know more about what happened to Sesshomaru? Well you're just going to have to send reviews to encourage me to keep writing the story!
As you can see this chapter shows you a little bit of how hard Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu's life are. Someone asked me to tell him or her why Sesshomaru was having seizures. I will say this, you will find out more about Sesshomaru's conditions later in the chapter. If I told you now then it would spoil the story. I want to keep you on the edge of your seats! Hehe! I'm evil I know!
So, chapter done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight, my Dragon.
Ja ne!!!!