CHAPTER 3: TRANSENDING
"What was it you asked child?" Nishi turned to the silent Kagome, and felt her tense because she had been caught. When she didn't answer, he frowned. "I said, what is you asked?"
Kagome turned to him hesitantly, dreading the fact the man had heard her. She just wanted to be left to herself, all by herself. So what if she talked to herself? No big deal. She was in fact losing her mind. But the man's eyes compelled her to speak, drawing her thoughts form her mind. "You have a dojo?"
Nishi smiled warmly, "that I do, young lady. I am a master, and I own a dojo."
Her mother, encouraged by the fact her daughter was actually talking to them, pressed the matter. "Oh yes, Nishi-sensei, Kagome doesn't know of your dojo. What is it you teach?"
Nishi gave the woman a nod, "well, I teach my own technique. It was quite some time ago that I invented this style. For you see, many years ago, when I was a young man, I was learning martial arts myself. I also had a part time job at the docks, unloading and loading ships. But I chose the wrong load to practice and show off on. My friends had heard that I was almost done with my training, and challenged me to break something tough. Noticing a metal barrel, I hit it, breaking it open. But it had been filled with chemicals that were never meant to be handled bluntly. A few days later I woke to find myself blind, the chemical having gotten into my eyes. But I refused to give up my training."
"How did you train if you couldn't see?" Souta piped up.
Nishi smiled, "but who needs sight when you have four other senses? So with no sight, I focused my other senses. Through hard work, I became the man I am, no need for my eyes. I get by better than other people. I finished my training, and became a master. Then I thought, why not teach my trick to others? Heightening the senses is very beneficial to every day life, you'd be surprised. I've helped many a disabled person with my training."
"Well, that's very nice of you. You must led a noble life," her mother's voice sighed.
Kagome sat still, listening intently. Fighting with out sight. It must be difficult. Hell people have trouble just living without sight. But to fight too? Must be hard sometimes. She knew it would be hard for Inuyasha. He not only depended on his hearing, but his youkai vision too. Don't forget his smell either. She stared blankly at a spot on the floor between her legs. What it would be like to have senses like that. You could hear, smell, and feel everything better, like superhuman better. Like Inuyasha. She squinted her eyes. Wait...with what this man was saying, you could be like Inuyasha. As long as you go through the training. Her head slowly rose and faced the man. He felt her gaze and smiled at her. Maybe...
"Sensei?" Kagome spoke, almost making her family jump.
Nishi relaxed in his chair. He could feel her nerves vibrating through the air, could hear her quickened heart. He knew what she was going to ask, but question was, why? "Yes?"
"Could you...train me?" Kagome held her breath as he looked own, a small smile crossing his lips.
Her mother gasped, "but Kagome! What about school? Now that your home, should you Not move on?"
Kagome gave her a withering glare. She didn't understand, her mother never did. If she could get this man to train her, then she could prove herself to Inuyasha. She could prove she was worthy of staying.
Nishi pursed his lips, "are you sure? Your mother is right."
"My chance is already gone, I wont make it to the next grade anyways." Besides, she's been away too long.
Nishi narrowed his pale eyes, "do you realize what training consists of? For my last pupil, it took six years for him master it, even with considering that the shortest time a person has learned the technique. But with you, I'm afraid it may take much longer."
He sensed the air around her grow calm and determined, "I'll do anything...besides, how do you know that's true?"
"That is enough young lady!" her grandfather jumped form his chair, "how could you even ask? You know we can't afford something like that!"
Nishi held up his hand, stopping Jii-chan short. He kept his gaze on Kagome, considering. Though he couldn't see her, he could see her aura through the air, and hear her voice push him, pleading with him. This girl was determined to do this. He narrowed his useless eyes. This girl, she was different indeed. Nishi's senses could make out the misty figure that was Kagome, silver plumes drifting form her being. What could this girl have to gain by training under him? What would she want with it?
Kagome's stomach clenched. Why wasn't he answering? Why was he just starring at her? Could he not sense it? Hear it? She needed this, she needed to become stronger. That's why Inuyasha had pushed her away, because she was useless.
"I must be going," Nishi stood and grabbed his coat form behind his chair. Kagome gaped at him. What!?
"Please, old friend, excuse my rude granddaughter, she has gone through an...ordeal lately, and has lost touch with her manners"
"There is no need to apologize, relax. But please I would like to speak to you." Nishi guided the old man to the front door, speaking in low terms.
Kagome sat there, speechless. How could...did he...the nerve! Her temper flared uselessly. The nerve of the man! Even id eh was an elder; he could at least answer her question! At least give her an answer! She sighed, defeated. But what's the use? No need to cry over spilt milk, as her mother said. So she wouldn't be trained by a master, so what? It wasn't the first time she was disappointed. Leaving a now cold breakfast on the table, Kagome drug her feet up the stairs, ignoring the looks that were sent he way. She came to her room and locked the door. She just collapsed on her bed.
The cold in her gut made itself known once again. She squeezed the sheets of her bed. Oh god! What ahs she become? She dragged her feet all day, slept most of the day, and barely acknowledged her family. She seriously doubted that she had eaten anything in days and has no bodily activity for weeks. But she just didn't want to. She didn't have the will. The memory past her mind, and she shut her eyes tight. Even now, the wound felt open, blooding and rotting in her chest. She could still feel the claws digging at her, tearing her heart to shreds. Dear merciful...
"Kagome!" her grandfather yelled, "open this door!"
Her face stoic again, she dragged her limp body form the bed and cracked the door. Outside, Jii-chan scowled at her.
"Pack your bags you leave tomorrow."
"What?"
"Nishi has accepted you, you are his new pupil now."
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Gray. Everything was gray. The ground and the water that crashed against the cliff under his feet. The grass he stood on was stiff and brittle, cold to the touch. The tree behind him had no leaves, bare and hard like winter. The wind that managed to sway their branches was stale and musty, making him cringe. The sky smoldered with low gray clouds, faint rumbles heard below and above. He looked down at his hands. Even they were gray. Even his bright red haroi was a muffled gray.
He looked around, senses dulled in this gray world. Where was he? What was he doing here? He turned to the ocean, the cliff peaking over it in rigid coldness. There at the top, a huddled figure sat, staring out at the ocean. Long raven hair swirled in the wind, her gray gown ruffled around her small form. He walked towards her, the snapping of the grass sharp in his ears. As he came closer to her, he noticed her arms wrapped around her knees, her onyx locks flying wildly around her head. Her came up beside her silently, and noticed she paid no mind to him. She was still as a statue. He faced her profile, and gasped. It was Kagome, her pale skin smooth over cheekbones, dark eyes staring obliviously out to space.
"Kagome?" his head snapped up as his whisper echoed around him and in his head. Glancing around, he went back to her. "Kagome, what are you doing here?"
She sat staring out obliviously to space.
"Kagome?" he waved a hand in front of her face.
Nothing.
"Answer me wench!" he growled, his growl magnified by the echoes.
Nothing, she didn't even move. He wasn't too sure she was even breathing.
Growing frustrated, fear tinting his judgment, her grabbed her arm. She flinched back from his grasp and clasped the sides of her head, shutting her eyes. He narrowed his eyes dangerously and grabbed her shoulder. She squeezed her eyes tighter and opened her mouth. He cringed back expecting her to scream. But nothing. Nothing came out. He sat staring at her, confused, ear flicking back and forth. Very faintly, he could hear a ringing; at a pitch so high he couldn't even hear it. He didn't let go.
Footsteps. He turned to the forest behind them, eyes searching. Someone was coming. Running, fast. The thump of each footfall pounded on his ears. It came closer and closer.
When he was sure he'd see it, nothing came. But a flash appeared before him, and he backed. What replaced the flash was even more confusing. It was Kagome, stoic face staring at him, her mouth a determined line. But what scared him most...she had no eyes. He looked to the Kagome he was holding. A red streak slipped down her cheek, a deep red tear shining brightly in this world of gray.
He turned back to the blind. "What?"
"I'm only protecting what's mine," her voice was not what he knew, but deep and rich, a voice of experience. It echoed in his head eternally.
Her arm shot up, at his chest. And his haroi was stained bright red again.
Inuyasha shot up, jerked awake, sweating uncontrollably. He panted heavily and rubbed a hand over his pounding heart. He winced. It hurt.
::::::::hm, not bad. Now the training begins. It will be condensed. I mean come, I not going to do it day by day, are you kidding? It would take me forever! You would never be able to read how kagome's going to kick ass!
Shout outs:
Shelly: first to review! Good for you! Thank you!
Pinayazngrl: yeah don't we all, thank for reviewing!
Nagumi strife: why thank you! Y'all come back now for more!
Swimchick1614: don't worry you'll see...
eMeLyNoOoPeE: you know it, its gonna be so cool!
Gothic inuyasha: you find out, trust me, I think you'll like it...
KagomeXfan101: thanks for your support! At least someone wants me to write!
Shelldon: all around badass!
Jammies2000: oh don't worry, you'll be very pleased with what I have in store...
Goddess of Desires: inu's a guy, what do you expect? You know, they do anything for pretty girls. Well I don't think she's pretty, but you know, he's all messed in the head.
"What was it you asked child?" Nishi turned to the silent Kagome, and felt her tense because she had been caught. When she didn't answer, he frowned. "I said, what is you asked?"
Kagome turned to him hesitantly, dreading the fact the man had heard her. She just wanted to be left to herself, all by herself. So what if she talked to herself? No big deal. She was in fact losing her mind. But the man's eyes compelled her to speak, drawing her thoughts form her mind. "You have a dojo?"
Nishi smiled warmly, "that I do, young lady. I am a master, and I own a dojo."
Her mother, encouraged by the fact her daughter was actually talking to them, pressed the matter. "Oh yes, Nishi-sensei, Kagome doesn't know of your dojo. What is it you teach?"
Nishi gave the woman a nod, "well, I teach my own technique. It was quite some time ago that I invented this style. For you see, many years ago, when I was a young man, I was learning martial arts myself. I also had a part time job at the docks, unloading and loading ships. But I chose the wrong load to practice and show off on. My friends had heard that I was almost done with my training, and challenged me to break something tough. Noticing a metal barrel, I hit it, breaking it open. But it had been filled with chemicals that were never meant to be handled bluntly. A few days later I woke to find myself blind, the chemical having gotten into my eyes. But I refused to give up my training."
"How did you train if you couldn't see?" Souta piped up.
Nishi smiled, "but who needs sight when you have four other senses? So with no sight, I focused my other senses. Through hard work, I became the man I am, no need for my eyes. I get by better than other people. I finished my training, and became a master. Then I thought, why not teach my trick to others? Heightening the senses is very beneficial to every day life, you'd be surprised. I've helped many a disabled person with my training."
"Well, that's very nice of you. You must led a noble life," her mother's voice sighed.
Kagome sat still, listening intently. Fighting with out sight. It must be difficult. Hell people have trouble just living without sight. But to fight too? Must be hard sometimes. She knew it would be hard for Inuyasha. He not only depended on his hearing, but his youkai vision too. Don't forget his smell either. She stared blankly at a spot on the floor between her legs. What it would be like to have senses like that. You could hear, smell, and feel everything better, like superhuman better. Like Inuyasha. She squinted her eyes. Wait...with what this man was saying, you could be like Inuyasha. As long as you go through the training. Her head slowly rose and faced the man. He felt her gaze and smiled at her. Maybe...
"Sensei?" Kagome spoke, almost making her family jump.
Nishi relaxed in his chair. He could feel her nerves vibrating through the air, could hear her quickened heart. He knew what she was going to ask, but question was, why? "Yes?"
"Could you...train me?" Kagome held her breath as he looked own, a small smile crossing his lips.
Her mother gasped, "but Kagome! What about school? Now that your home, should you Not move on?"
Kagome gave her a withering glare. She didn't understand, her mother never did. If she could get this man to train her, then she could prove herself to Inuyasha. She could prove she was worthy of staying.
Nishi pursed his lips, "are you sure? Your mother is right."
"My chance is already gone, I wont make it to the next grade anyways." Besides, she's been away too long.
Nishi narrowed his pale eyes, "do you realize what training consists of? For my last pupil, it took six years for him master it, even with considering that the shortest time a person has learned the technique. But with you, I'm afraid it may take much longer."
He sensed the air around her grow calm and determined, "I'll do anything...besides, how do you know that's true?"
"That is enough young lady!" her grandfather jumped form his chair, "how could you even ask? You know we can't afford something like that!"
Nishi held up his hand, stopping Jii-chan short. He kept his gaze on Kagome, considering. Though he couldn't see her, he could see her aura through the air, and hear her voice push him, pleading with him. This girl was determined to do this. He narrowed his useless eyes. This girl, she was different indeed. Nishi's senses could make out the misty figure that was Kagome, silver plumes drifting form her being. What could this girl have to gain by training under him? What would she want with it?
Kagome's stomach clenched. Why wasn't he answering? Why was he just starring at her? Could he not sense it? Hear it? She needed this, she needed to become stronger. That's why Inuyasha had pushed her away, because she was useless.
"I must be going," Nishi stood and grabbed his coat form behind his chair. Kagome gaped at him. What!?
"Please, old friend, excuse my rude granddaughter, she has gone through an...ordeal lately, and has lost touch with her manners"
"There is no need to apologize, relax. But please I would like to speak to you." Nishi guided the old man to the front door, speaking in low terms.
Kagome sat there, speechless. How could...did he...the nerve! Her temper flared uselessly. The nerve of the man! Even id eh was an elder; he could at least answer her question! At least give her an answer! She sighed, defeated. But what's the use? No need to cry over spilt milk, as her mother said. So she wouldn't be trained by a master, so what? It wasn't the first time she was disappointed. Leaving a now cold breakfast on the table, Kagome drug her feet up the stairs, ignoring the looks that were sent he way. She came to her room and locked the door. She just collapsed on her bed.
The cold in her gut made itself known once again. She squeezed the sheets of her bed. Oh god! What ahs she become? She dragged her feet all day, slept most of the day, and barely acknowledged her family. She seriously doubted that she had eaten anything in days and has no bodily activity for weeks. But she just didn't want to. She didn't have the will. The memory past her mind, and she shut her eyes tight. Even now, the wound felt open, blooding and rotting in her chest. She could still feel the claws digging at her, tearing her heart to shreds. Dear merciful...
"Kagome!" her grandfather yelled, "open this door!"
Her face stoic again, she dragged her limp body form the bed and cracked the door. Outside, Jii-chan scowled at her.
"Pack your bags you leave tomorrow."
"What?"
"Nishi has accepted you, you are his new pupil now."
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Gray. Everything was gray. The ground and the water that crashed against the cliff under his feet. The grass he stood on was stiff and brittle, cold to the touch. The tree behind him had no leaves, bare and hard like winter. The wind that managed to sway their branches was stale and musty, making him cringe. The sky smoldered with low gray clouds, faint rumbles heard below and above. He looked down at his hands. Even they were gray. Even his bright red haroi was a muffled gray.
He looked around, senses dulled in this gray world. Where was he? What was he doing here? He turned to the ocean, the cliff peaking over it in rigid coldness. There at the top, a huddled figure sat, staring out at the ocean. Long raven hair swirled in the wind, her gray gown ruffled around her small form. He walked towards her, the snapping of the grass sharp in his ears. As he came closer to her, he noticed her arms wrapped around her knees, her onyx locks flying wildly around her head. Her came up beside her silently, and noticed she paid no mind to him. She was still as a statue. He faced her profile, and gasped. It was Kagome, her pale skin smooth over cheekbones, dark eyes staring obliviously out to space.
"Kagome?" his head snapped up as his whisper echoed around him and in his head. Glancing around, he went back to her. "Kagome, what are you doing here?"
She sat staring out obliviously to space.
"Kagome?" he waved a hand in front of her face.
Nothing.
"Answer me wench!" he growled, his growl magnified by the echoes.
Nothing, she didn't even move. He wasn't too sure she was even breathing.
Growing frustrated, fear tinting his judgment, her grabbed her arm. She flinched back from his grasp and clasped the sides of her head, shutting her eyes. He narrowed his eyes dangerously and grabbed her shoulder. She squeezed her eyes tighter and opened her mouth. He cringed back expecting her to scream. But nothing. Nothing came out. He sat staring at her, confused, ear flicking back and forth. Very faintly, he could hear a ringing; at a pitch so high he couldn't even hear it. He didn't let go.
Footsteps. He turned to the forest behind them, eyes searching. Someone was coming. Running, fast. The thump of each footfall pounded on his ears. It came closer and closer.
When he was sure he'd see it, nothing came. But a flash appeared before him, and he backed. What replaced the flash was even more confusing. It was Kagome, stoic face staring at him, her mouth a determined line. But what scared him most...she had no eyes. He looked to the Kagome he was holding. A red streak slipped down her cheek, a deep red tear shining brightly in this world of gray.
He turned back to the blind. "What?"
"I'm only protecting what's mine," her voice was not what he knew, but deep and rich, a voice of experience. It echoed in his head eternally.
Her arm shot up, at his chest. And his haroi was stained bright red again.
Inuyasha shot up, jerked awake, sweating uncontrollably. He panted heavily and rubbed a hand over his pounding heart. He winced. It hurt.
::::::::hm, not bad. Now the training begins. It will be condensed. I mean come, I not going to do it day by day, are you kidding? It would take me forever! You would never be able to read how kagome's going to kick ass!
Shout outs:
Shelly: first to review! Good for you! Thank you!
Pinayazngrl: yeah don't we all, thank for reviewing!
Nagumi strife: why thank you! Y'all come back now for more!
Swimchick1614: don't worry you'll see...
eMeLyNoOoPeE: you know it, its gonna be so cool!
Gothic inuyasha: you find out, trust me, I think you'll like it...
KagomeXfan101: thanks for your support! At least someone wants me to write!
Shelldon: all around badass!
Jammies2000: oh don't worry, you'll be very pleased with what I have in store...
Goddess of Desires: inu's a guy, what do you expect? You know, they do anything for pretty girls. Well I don't think she's pretty, but you know, he's all messed in the head.