Paws of Thought
A/N: ::teary eyed:: ::sniffles:: I feel so loved! Thanx for the reviews. Arigato, minna-sama!
Disclaimer: I don't own so you don't sue, kay?
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Chapter 2: An Unfortunate Accident
A light breeze played over the field where Inuyasha still lay unconscious. It weaved its way through the blades of grass and made his hair flutter along its course. Inuyasha was glowing a soft crimson color, the same crimson of Vixen's spell.
^_^ In Kagome's Time ^_^
Kagome walked up the shrine steps at a weary pace. She had had one excruciatingly long day at school. She opened her front door and said her usual greeting to the family.
"Tadaima!"
Her mom poked her head out of the kitchen.
"Oh hi Kagome, how was your day, dear?"
::sighs deeply:: "It could have gone a lot better."
"Oh, I'm sure things'll be looking better for you soon."
Kagome smiled to her mom and she returned to her kitchen duties. Kagome seriously doubted that her day would get any better. Knowing Inuyasha, he would be there soon to whisk her away to the feudal era. She decided that if she was going to be dragged off, that she might as well prepare for it. She dropped off her school things and grabbed her purse.
"I'm going out mom!" she yelled.
"Be back in time for dinner, kay?"
"Hai, mama."
She made her way back down the shrine steps, her spirits lifted somewhat.
^_^ The ever so familiar field ^_^
The field that Inuyasha had previously been lying in was totally vacant. Inuyasha no longer lay unconscious among the flowers.
^_^ Tokyo Plaza ^_^
Kagome looked around at the many shops. She was looking for the perfect store to purchase her items. She needed to restock on ramen and first aid supplies.
-Personally, I think Inuyasha would rather have ramen than first aid any day. - She chuckled to herself about her thought. Kagome usually found herself thinking about Inuyasha when she was in her time. She might not admit it, but she deeply misses Inuyasha when he's not around. She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts.
"Okay! Time to go get some ramen."
Kagome walked into a promising looking store. She came out about ten minutes later with her arms full of food and supplies. A white dog was sitting on the curb, eyeing her every move. Kagome locked her chocolate brown gaze to its golden one. -What an odd dog.-
"Run along now, doggie. You wouldn't want anybody tripping over you."
The dog didn't make any move, he just continued staring intently at her.
"Okay, whatever pooch."
She weaved her way through the crowds and began her long walk home. The white dog got up and started following her. Kagome glanced back over her shoulder and noticed the dog following her. -Great, just what I need right now. I'm being stalked by a dog.-
She walked faster, trying to lose her little doggie stalker. No such luck. She grinned, and then broke into a full-out run. She heard the dog bark, as if he was protesting her sudden burst of speed. Kagome started laughing aloud.
"That's what you get for following me! I'd like to see you catch me now!"
She heard a soft growl, then a playful yip. The dog had run at top speed and quickly pulled ahead of her. He almost seemed to be taunting her playfully. He looked back and grinned his dopey doggy grin. Since his attention was averted from where he was going, he didn't notice the car until it was too late. Screeching tires filled the still air.
"Oh no.."
Kagome helplessly watched as the car plunged into the dog's side. She cringed when she heard his painful yelp. -I've got to do something.- She ran over to the bleeding dog and scooped him up in her arms. Kagome was no longer running in joy. She was running in sheer despair. She loved all creatures and could not allow for this dog to die.
Kagome ran up the shrine steps with tears in her eyes. The dog's blood was beginning to drip onto her clothes, but she could care less about one set of ruined clothes. Her mother saw Kagome through the kitchen window.
"Oh dear.."
She yelled to grandpa and Souta to go prepare a spot to treat the poor thing. Just then, Kagome burst through the front door.
"Mama! Thisdogwasfollowingmeandgothitbyacarwegottahelphim!" (Case ya didn't catch that, it was: This dog was following me and got hit by a car we gotta help him!)
Kagome was in such a blind rush, that her words were barely understood.
"Set him on the blanket in the living room, we'll take care of him, don't worry."
Kagome felt sick to her stomach with worry. -How can I not worry.- Her eyes welled over with tears again. Her mom put a comforting hand on her daughter's shoulder.
"Call the vet and tell them that we've got a dog that was hit by a car. We will try and get him stable while we're waiting for the vet, kay?"
"Hai, mama, arigatou."
Her mom smiled a weak smile then went into the living room to tend to the unfortunate creature. Kagome made her frantic call to the veterinary office.
"The house vet'll be here in a half hour." She said solemnly.
-Too long, I don't know if he'll make it or not.- She went into the living room and sat down heavily on the couch. She watched her mom clean the dog's wounds. She helped by getting fresh water and clean towels.
Kagome hated having to listen to the dog's raspy breathing. She felt as if every pain the dog had to endure was her fault. Her grandfather rubbed some healing herbs on the dog once her mother had finished cleansing the wounds. The herbs stung like hell and the dog seemed to almost scream in pain.
Kagome could hardly bear seeing him in such immense pain. She was on the verge of tears again when she heard the doorbell ring. Her eyes grew wide. -Yes! The vet is finally here!- She bolted to the door in a flash. She threw open the door to see a guy holding a pizza.
"Did someone order a pizza?"
"WHO ORDERED A GODDAMN PIZZA AT A TIME LIKE THIS?!?"
The whole house shook from her enraged voice. Souta fearfully stepped forward.
"I was hungry sis.."
She clenched her hands into fists. "I'll deal with you later Souta." She said through gritted teeth. She threw some money at the poor pizza guy and shoved the pizza at her brother.
"I hope you're happy.." She slammed the door in the pizza guy's face. About two seconds later, the doorbell rang again. She nearly ripped the door off its hinges.
"WHAT?!?"
The vet stood there in fear and timidly answered her.
"You called about a dog hit by a car, right?"
"Oh, yes, please come this way, quickly!"
She led the vet into the living room, more like shoved, but the vet got there one way or another. The vet set to work immediately. Kagome's mom took Kagome's shoulder and ushered her into the kitchen.
"I'm sure your little dog friend will be fine Kagome. Right now you need to relax."
Her mom began to brew some tea. Tea usually calmed Kagome down. Kagome sat at the kitchen table and slowly drank her tea. She nearly had to force herself to relax.
The vet left about two hours later. The dog had finally drifted to sleep. Kagome quietly moved herself into a sitting position by the dog's side. She stroked his soft fur. He whimpered in his sleep, but it did not sound pained.
Kagome checked him over, evaluating how badly he had been wounded. His wounds didn't seem very deep, but it would still take some time to heal. Thankfully, nothing had been broken. He had just been severely bruised and cut.
Just then, she noticed something around his neck that she hadn't noticed before. It was a chain collar. It bore no tags, but it did have one fang- shaped bead. She carefully inspected the bead to find that nothing had been inscribed on it.
-This dog is shrouded in nothing but mystery.- Her thoughts slowly ceased because of her increased drowsiness. She soon drifted off into sleep by the fuzzy white dog.
Kagome awoke the next morning to find a pair of golden eyes staring at her.
"Inuyasha?.." she said sleepily. She was still groggy from sleep. She heard an excited bark which was immediately followed by a warm wet tongue licking her face. Her eyes focused and she realized that it was the dog and not Inuyasha who had been watching her.
"I see you're feeling better this morning."
He nodded.
"Ya know, I have a feeling that you'll be stickin' around for a while. I think it's about time I gave you a name, how 'bout Yasha?"
~Close enough Kagome..~ He nodded again.
"Cool. Just don't tell Inuyasha that a dog is partly named after him." She held up a finger to her lips. "shhh.."
He rolled his eyes. ~Kagome is so weird.~ Kagome stopped conversing with Yasha and glanced up at the clock. She jumped up and bolted out of the room.
"Holly shit! I'm gonna be late for school!"
She stomped around in a rush getting ready for school. ~Sounds like a herd of youkai up there.~
"I'll play with you after school, kay Yasha?"
He reluctantly barked. He didn't want to be left alone with Kagome's strange family.
"See ya!"
All Yasha could do was watch helplessly as the last probably sane person left the house. ~This is gonna be one loooooooonnnnnng day.~
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A/N: Gomen everybody. I was gonna make this chappie longer, but spring break is nearly over and I've got WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) testing coming up. I've got a few ideas, and hopefully I can get another chapter up soon. Please review. Maybe my brain'll feed off reviews and will feel happy enough to write faster. Okay, gotta go whip up that chapter. @_@ TOODLES@_@
A/N: ::teary eyed:: ::sniffles:: I feel so loved! Thanx for the reviews. Arigato, minna-sama!
Disclaimer: I don't own so you don't sue, kay?
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Chapter 2: An Unfortunate Accident
A light breeze played over the field where Inuyasha still lay unconscious. It weaved its way through the blades of grass and made his hair flutter along its course. Inuyasha was glowing a soft crimson color, the same crimson of Vixen's spell.
^_^ In Kagome's Time ^_^
Kagome walked up the shrine steps at a weary pace. She had had one excruciatingly long day at school. She opened her front door and said her usual greeting to the family.
"Tadaima!"
Her mom poked her head out of the kitchen.
"Oh hi Kagome, how was your day, dear?"
::sighs deeply:: "It could have gone a lot better."
"Oh, I'm sure things'll be looking better for you soon."
Kagome smiled to her mom and she returned to her kitchen duties. Kagome seriously doubted that her day would get any better. Knowing Inuyasha, he would be there soon to whisk her away to the feudal era. She decided that if she was going to be dragged off, that she might as well prepare for it. She dropped off her school things and grabbed her purse.
"I'm going out mom!" she yelled.
"Be back in time for dinner, kay?"
"Hai, mama."
She made her way back down the shrine steps, her spirits lifted somewhat.
^_^ The ever so familiar field ^_^
The field that Inuyasha had previously been lying in was totally vacant. Inuyasha no longer lay unconscious among the flowers.
^_^ Tokyo Plaza ^_^
Kagome looked around at the many shops. She was looking for the perfect store to purchase her items. She needed to restock on ramen and first aid supplies.
-Personally, I think Inuyasha would rather have ramen than first aid any day. - She chuckled to herself about her thought. Kagome usually found herself thinking about Inuyasha when she was in her time. She might not admit it, but she deeply misses Inuyasha when he's not around. She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts.
"Okay! Time to go get some ramen."
Kagome walked into a promising looking store. She came out about ten minutes later with her arms full of food and supplies. A white dog was sitting on the curb, eyeing her every move. Kagome locked her chocolate brown gaze to its golden one. -What an odd dog.-
"Run along now, doggie. You wouldn't want anybody tripping over you."
The dog didn't make any move, he just continued staring intently at her.
"Okay, whatever pooch."
She weaved her way through the crowds and began her long walk home. The white dog got up and started following her. Kagome glanced back over her shoulder and noticed the dog following her. -Great, just what I need right now. I'm being stalked by a dog.-
She walked faster, trying to lose her little doggie stalker. No such luck. She grinned, and then broke into a full-out run. She heard the dog bark, as if he was protesting her sudden burst of speed. Kagome started laughing aloud.
"That's what you get for following me! I'd like to see you catch me now!"
She heard a soft growl, then a playful yip. The dog had run at top speed and quickly pulled ahead of her. He almost seemed to be taunting her playfully. He looked back and grinned his dopey doggy grin. Since his attention was averted from where he was going, he didn't notice the car until it was too late. Screeching tires filled the still air.
"Oh no.."
Kagome helplessly watched as the car plunged into the dog's side. She cringed when she heard his painful yelp. -I've got to do something.- She ran over to the bleeding dog and scooped him up in her arms. Kagome was no longer running in joy. She was running in sheer despair. She loved all creatures and could not allow for this dog to die.
Kagome ran up the shrine steps with tears in her eyes. The dog's blood was beginning to drip onto her clothes, but she could care less about one set of ruined clothes. Her mother saw Kagome through the kitchen window.
"Oh dear.."
She yelled to grandpa and Souta to go prepare a spot to treat the poor thing. Just then, Kagome burst through the front door.
"Mama! Thisdogwasfollowingmeandgothitbyacarwegottahelphim!" (Case ya didn't catch that, it was: This dog was following me and got hit by a car we gotta help him!)
Kagome was in such a blind rush, that her words were barely understood.
"Set him on the blanket in the living room, we'll take care of him, don't worry."
Kagome felt sick to her stomach with worry. -How can I not worry.- Her eyes welled over with tears again. Her mom put a comforting hand on her daughter's shoulder.
"Call the vet and tell them that we've got a dog that was hit by a car. We will try and get him stable while we're waiting for the vet, kay?"
"Hai, mama, arigatou."
Her mom smiled a weak smile then went into the living room to tend to the unfortunate creature. Kagome made her frantic call to the veterinary office.
"The house vet'll be here in a half hour." She said solemnly.
-Too long, I don't know if he'll make it or not.- She went into the living room and sat down heavily on the couch. She watched her mom clean the dog's wounds. She helped by getting fresh water and clean towels.
Kagome hated having to listen to the dog's raspy breathing. She felt as if every pain the dog had to endure was her fault. Her grandfather rubbed some healing herbs on the dog once her mother had finished cleansing the wounds. The herbs stung like hell and the dog seemed to almost scream in pain.
Kagome could hardly bear seeing him in such immense pain. She was on the verge of tears again when she heard the doorbell ring. Her eyes grew wide. -Yes! The vet is finally here!- She bolted to the door in a flash. She threw open the door to see a guy holding a pizza.
"Did someone order a pizza?"
"WHO ORDERED A GODDAMN PIZZA AT A TIME LIKE THIS?!?"
The whole house shook from her enraged voice. Souta fearfully stepped forward.
"I was hungry sis.."
She clenched her hands into fists. "I'll deal with you later Souta." She said through gritted teeth. She threw some money at the poor pizza guy and shoved the pizza at her brother.
"I hope you're happy.." She slammed the door in the pizza guy's face. About two seconds later, the doorbell rang again. She nearly ripped the door off its hinges.
"WHAT?!?"
The vet stood there in fear and timidly answered her.
"You called about a dog hit by a car, right?"
"Oh, yes, please come this way, quickly!"
She led the vet into the living room, more like shoved, but the vet got there one way or another. The vet set to work immediately. Kagome's mom took Kagome's shoulder and ushered her into the kitchen.
"I'm sure your little dog friend will be fine Kagome. Right now you need to relax."
Her mom began to brew some tea. Tea usually calmed Kagome down. Kagome sat at the kitchen table and slowly drank her tea. She nearly had to force herself to relax.
The vet left about two hours later. The dog had finally drifted to sleep. Kagome quietly moved herself into a sitting position by the dog's side. She stroked his soft fur. He whimpered in his sleep, but it did not sound pained.
Kagome checked him over, evaluating how badly he had been wounded. His wounds didn't seem very deep, but it would still take some time to heal. Thankfully, nothing had been broken. He had just been severely bruised and cut.
Just then, she noticed something around his neck that she hadn't noticed before. It was a chain collar. It bore no tags, but it did have one fang- shaped bead. She carefully inspected the bead to find that nothing had been inscribed on it.
-This dog is shrouded in nothing but mystery.- Her thoughts slowly ceased because of her increased drowsiness. She soon drifted off into sleep by the fuzzy white dog.
Kagome awoke the next morning to find a pair of golden eyes staring at her.
"Inuyasha?.." she said sleepily. She was still groggy from sleep. She heard an excited bark which was immediately followed by a warm wet tongue licking her face. Her eyes focused and she realized that it was the dog and not Inuyasha who had been watching her.
"I see you're feeling better this morning."
He nodded.
"Ya know, I have a feeling that you'll be stickin' around for a while. I think it's about time I gave you a name, how 'bout Yasha?"
~Close enough Kagome..~ He nodded again.
"Cool. Just don't tell Inuyasha that a dog is partly named after him." She held up a finger to her lips. "shhh.."
He rolled his eyes. ~Kagome is so weird.~ Kagome stopped conversing with Yasha and glanced up at the clock. She jumped up and bolted out of the room.
"Holly shit! I'm gonna be late for school!"
She stomped around in a rush getting ready for school. ~Sounds like a herd of youkai up there.~
"I'll play with you after school, kay Yasha?"
He reluctantly barked. He didn't want to be left alone with Kagome's strange family.
"See ya!"
All Yasha could do was watch helplessly as the last probably sane person left the house. ~This is gonna be one loooooooonnnnnng day.~
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A/N: Gomen everybody. I was gonna make this chappie longer, but spring break is nearly over and I've got WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) testing coming up. I've got a few ideas, and hopefully I can get another chapter up soon. Please review. Maybe my brain'll feed off reviews and will feel happy enough to write faster. Okay, gotta go whip up that chapter. @_@ TOODLES@_@