CHAPTER 8: FIRST ENCOUNTER
His feet scuffed over the dirt road, occasionally shuffling, maybe stubbing his toe. He'd curse but think nothing of it. It really didn't matter. Not the most painful death could make a difference to him. Cause he had already lived it. Beside him, the woman he had chosen for the journey remained passively quiet, sometimes giving him a smile that had no emotion. She looked so much of the one, who had emotion for all, yet didn't. And it hurt. It hurt still to this day, but it was numbing down. He tried not to flinch as the stubborn cold spot in his chest sliced another piece of his bleeding heart. He let out a long breath, covering the sigh.
He never thought he'd regret what he did this much, never once. He had pushed her away. Kagome. He only blinked as the memory of her smile, so bright and care free, crossed his mind. He missed that smile, more than he respectably should. He had chosen and it was final. But was his choice wise? Kagome had vowed never to leave his side, and he knew she never forced herself to stay. She came by choice every time she jumped the time rift, it was always her choice. But now he had taken that away, and all for her own good, or so he believed. She was in danger here; he couldn't let her be in the danger that presented itself. He had to protect her, and sending her home was the only way. But that night, that fateful night had torn him to pieces. Her face, pained and angered, had in turn broke a bit most of him. And he thought he could forget her; just remember her as a friend of long gone. But he was wrong; he knew he should have realized that in the beginning.
Her lose was difficult for everybody, he was very certain now his former friends no longer had any respect for him. He wanted comfort, he needed it, but none had come. Not even Kikyou, his first love, could ease the constricting in his chest, or the nightmares he had. Ah, yes the nightmares. Those were disturbing most of all. So many pain filled images, he had burned them from his mind for all eternity. And they never stopped coming. But he had noticed one thing about them, all of them. Every time Kagome showed up, she either had no eyes or they were faded in a fog, like she was blind. It was like someone was trying to tell him something. What it was, he could never figure out. He lifted his head as he felt a tingle, and he paused. The others stopped behind him, Kikyou by his side, curious.
"What is it Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
His eyes scanned the area. He couldn't see it but he felt as if something was there. It wasn't right there, but off some, but he could feel it. But before he could question, it was gone. He blinked. "Uh, nothing. Must have been a weak youkai or something."
Inuyasha continued on his way to the next village, oblivious of the shrugs his companions gave each other. He thought deeper. What had that been? He could have sworn he felt something, something familiar out there, yet he couldn't place it. He was brought from his thoughts as Kikyou's cold hand came down to his, wrapping it gently. He ignored it. He thought that if he brought Kikyou into the group, things would be fine, he would feel contented at having her by his side. But he was wrong again. Though he was fine with knowing she was safe, it was the fact she was there that bothered him. He felt as if he was doing something bad, something that would get him sat. His eyes lowered again. He'd never admit it, but he missed that as well.
Some time later, they came upon the village they were seeking. There was rumor that they were having trouble with a particularly strong youkai, unusually strong at that. That therefore guaranteed a jewel shard. But when they came upon the village, they found it peaceful and calm. Down aways, Inuyasha could see some men working on a hut that had collapsed in on itself. Deep trenches were carved into the earth, which were being filled by a couple boys taking mud from the fields and putting it in the holes. Inuyasha frowned. Had the youkai attacked?
"Oi, boy, what happened here?" Inuyasha's gruff command took one boy by surprise and he jumped. The boy faced him, and then looked upon his village.
"Our village was attacked by a youkai, but it was killed. We're fine now. But I still can't believe that the demon had a piece of the Shikon No Tama in it, that was pretty surprising."
"It had a shard?" Miroku asked the boy, who looked beyond Inuyasha to face the speaker.
"Yeah it did, but it's taken care of."
"What? How?" Inuyasha gruffed more.
But what surprised them was the boy as he grew excited and tugged the sleeve of his friend for his attention. The other looked up curiously, sticking his shovel in the ground. "hey Tachi, tell them about the miko."
Tachi grew excited like his friend and turned to the group to tell his story. "Well, Suki here wasn't there when the village was attacked, but I was. It was huge, with six arms and two tails and a mouth that could devour a whole horse. The village men tried their best, but it was too strong and when we thought we were doomed, she came." Tachi sighed dreamily as he envisioned the miko in all her glory. "She came out of nowhere and hacked the youkai to pieces, it was really amazing. She had this sword that could slice through anything, and she dressed in tight but really nice black clothing. She was quick as lightening, and very strong. She threw the youkai with her sword to the other side of the village! But she gave the killing blow and took the shikon shard from its head." he sighed again. "And I must say, she's a beauty. Long black hair pulled tight, curves only a man could appreciate, and lovely pale skin. But that's not all, she wears a cloth over her eyes cause she's blind."
"Does your mother know you talk that way Tachi?" a smooth female voice purred and Tachi turned a bright red in embarrassment. He and his friend turned to find the miko smiling at them, a child upon her shoulders as she held their hands for support. The child giggled at the naughty Tachi, and Tachi turned a shade darker.
"M-miko-sama, I didn't know you were there."
She gave him a cocky toothed grin, "of course you wouldn't, you were too busy daydreaming about me. Now what would your father think?"
Suki laughed, "that he's finally becoming a man!"
All the antics went unnoticed by Inuyasha, his fellows very interested though. That voice...he's heard it before, but he cant remember where. But he knew the smooth octave flow of it, the waves echoing in his head. Echoing...something about that was so familiar. He watched as the miko chatted with the boy, releasing the child so it could go play with its friends. Her movements were graceful and controlled, tense muscles rippling. Her clothes were indeed tight, but covered her decently nonetheless. She wore a traveling cloak over it, and new leather wrist guards were strapped to her arms. On her back was a katana, sheath glowing newly in the sun. And she did wear the cloth over her eyes, blocking the world from her. But her smile, it nagged him. It was like he had seen it before. But what struck him strange was she had no scent, lacking any fragrance what so ever.
Kagome tried to ignore the scrutiny of Inuyasha, as she played nice with the shy village boy. She had felt his aura even before he showed his face, and she had prepared for it. Two weeks in the feudal era and fighting demons had made her forget that he was even there. But now that his presence was known once again, she found it hard to keep her resolve. His aura was golden, head to toe, shining as bright as the sun. She caught his scent, and was curious as to why he smelled of sakura blossoms, aside from spices and his own scent. Secrets Inuyasha, my my. Behind him, she could feel the familiar presence of Miroku, calm and a deep purple, and Sango, heightened in curiosity and a dashing pink. She could feel Shippou with them, his teal aura laced with childish mystery, and Kirara, a burning peach with a flare of red. Her friends. And her foe. She wouldn't even have known Kikyou was there if the scent of soil wasn't there, her aura so soft it barely went noticed. It irked a bit to find she was right next to Inuyasha.
"Who are you?" his voice was quiet, yet was thick with an unknown force. The miko turned to him, and though her eyes weren't visible, he could feel the weight of her stare. He felt as if it was meant only for him.
"Yes I would like to know the name of such a beautiful woman as well," suddenly, Miroku was there, her hands in his, earning a glare or two from the boys and Sango.
Kagome only looked down at their joined hands, the memory of when Miroku had first done this passing her mind. She smiled.
"Please young lady, would you do me the honor of bearing my child?" Sango was by now livid. That perverted, arrogant, lecherous hentai! She grabbed Hiraikotsu, ready to smack the mink into oblivion, when she stopped surprised. The giggles became louder, and before everyone's eyes, the miko flung back her head laughing. Her blindfold absorbed the tears that fell, but she released her hands grabbed her torso in humor. Miroku was very confused, Sango as well, and Inuyasha and Kikyou just looked at each other. The boys looked uncertainly at her. Kagome took notice of the perplexed auras around her, and she held back the snorts. She straightened and faced Miroku as seriously as she could.
"Though well intended I'm sure, and your offer is very gracious, I'm afraid I'm going to have to decline. Not only because I must, but I fear the wrath of your wife." Miroku's eyes went wide and he blushed, while behind him Sango turned a shade of red unnatural to man. The supposedly confused miko looked to each one, her face expressive. "Was it something I said? I did not insult you did I?"
"Uh...uh no! No, you did not but it's just that..." Miroku trailed off, the words caught as he realized once again that they were true.
"I am not that lecher's wife!" Sango came up and gave him a good smack in panic when she noticed that he didn't finish the sentence. Shippou rolled his eyes.
The miko once again looked confused, but wasn't really. She was actually quite amused. She had always wanted to do that. "You're not? But I could have sworn...it was just the air of anger and jealousy that came from you that frightened me."
Kagome could have sworn she felt the heat of Sango's blush reach her as the taijiya now looked horribly sunburned. She could tell that Miroku had turned his head to look at her, his aura brightening in hope. On the inside, Kagome's matchmaker's heart was jumping in joy. She just couldn't help this along a bit. Sango sputtered and darted her eyes nervously. But anger won out as she gave Miroku an undeserved grinding punch on his head, smashing him to ground and growled as she took her place behind Inuyasha again.
Kagome was on cloud nine in happiness, but clouds didn't block everything. Her face suddenly went hard and she leaped to the right as Inuyasha's claws tore at her previous spot in an attempt to her in her distraction. But the sight of auras was much quicker and she avoided the attack quite easily.
He stood and cracked his knuckles menacingly. But his colors had a bit of dread of what he was doing. "Just give me the jewels shards and no one gets hurt."
"Miko-sama..." Tachi backed and went to her crouched form, who was focused solely on Inuyasha. It had not mattered that he had taken a swing at her, he didn't know her, but it was the fact he did it so unhonorably while she was distracted that surprised her. She narrowed her covered eyes. Kikyou was a definite bad influence.
"Fret not Tachi-kun, I'm fine. Why do you attack so suddenly demon? And for what do you have for the shards?" Kagome brought out the vial, its appearance striking a very comfortable cord for Inuyasha. Inside it were the three shards she had managed to find.
"I should be asking you that you-"
"What use could you have for it?" Kikyou's quiet voice was heard and Kagome strained to find her pale colors. Damn the dead bitch.
"I don't want to use it, I want to destroy it. Too much blood has been shed for it, and it must be rid of. So I will not give you them, but keep them."
Inuyasha growled and went for her again. But her speed surprised him, and all eh saw was a black blur over his head. Her foot made contact with his shoulders as she used them to jump from and away. He turned to catch her remark.
"We will meet again no doubt, but you must catch me to have them!"
And with that, she disappeared with the wind.
:::::::::::::::::ha! Show you inuyasha. Wait till she kicks she your ass! Yes there will be ass kicking!!! And kagome goes to an unlikely ally, revealing herself at odd times. And all the while, inuyasha will be tortured! By what I wont tell. This is brought to you by Shit Moneys, biggest manufacturer of chaos in the world. Or in other words me.
SO's:
Goddess of desires: don't worry it will get better. Kagoem will rejoin the group but in a different way. As will another person, much to someone's regret.
Scarlet angel: go girl power! Who cares if its clichéd? Its true! Girls rock!
Jammies2000: yeah she wears it all the time, until the final battle. Toutousai will come later, that will thickened the plot.
Gothic inuyasha: yes! Kikyou will have the shit scared out of her and be roughed up! Because its my story and I don't like her!
Rae: welcome Rae to my story!! Keep reviewing!!
Chibibabe: yes she does.
Eternal Serena: yeah I thought it would be neat, cause there's no such thing in real life. But it my world baby, and what I say goes!
Nagumi Strife: hello to you and thank you for reading. Hope you keep coming back! Bubblebeans022: yay! Kick some major butt in future chapters!
His feet scuffed over the dirt road, occasionally shuffling, maybe stubbing his toe. He'd curse but think nothing of it. It really didn't matter. Not the most painful death could make a difference to him. Cause he had already lived it. Beside him, the woman he had chosen for the journey remained passively quiet, sometimes giving him a smile that had no emotion. She looked so much of the one, who had emotion for all, yet didn't. And it hurt. It hurt still to this day, but it was numbing down. He tried not to flinch as the stubborn cold spot in his chest sliced another piece of his bleeding heart. He let out a long breath, covering the sigh.
He never thought he'd regret what he did this much, never once. He had pushed her away. Kagome. He only blinked as the memory of her smile, so bright and care free, crossed his mind. He missed that smile, more than he respectably should. He had chosen and it was final. But was his choice wise? Kagome had vowed never to leave his side, and he knew she never forced herself to stay. She came by choice every time she jumped the time rift, it was always her choice. But now he had taken that away, and all for her own good, or so he believed. She was in danger here; he couldn't let her be in the danger that presented itself. He had to protect her, and sending her home was the only way. But that night, that fateful night had torn him to pieces. Her face, pained and angered, had in turn broke a bit most of him. And he thought he could forget her; just remember her as a friend of long gone. But he was wrong; he knew he should have realized that in the beginning.
Her lose was difficult for everybody, he was very certain now his former friends no longer had any respect for him. He wanted comfort, he needed it, but none had come. Not even Kikyou, his first love, could ease the constricting in his chest, or the nightmares he had. Ah, yes the nightmares. Those were disturbing most of all. So many pain filled images, he had burned them from his mind for all eternity. And they never stopped coming. But he had noticed one thing about them, all of them. Every time Kagome showed up, she either had no eyes or they were faded in a fog, like she was blind. It was like someone was trying to tell him something. What it was, he could never figure out. He lifted his head as he felt a tingle, and he paused. The others stopped behind him, Kikyou by his side, curious.
"What is it Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
His eyes scanned the area. He couldn't see it but he felt as if something was there. It wasn't right there, but off some, but he could feel it. But before he could question, it was gone. He blinked. "Uh, nothing. Must have been a weak youkai or something."
Inuyasha continued on his way to the next village, oblivious of the shrugs his companions gave each other. He thought deeper. What had that been? He could have sworn he felt something, something familiar out there, yet he couldn't place it. He was brought from his thoughts as Kikyou's cold hand came down to his, wrapping it gently. He ignored it. He thought that if he brought Kikyou into the group, things would be fine, he would feel contented at having her by his side. But he was wrong again. Though he was fine with knowing she was safe, it was the fact she was there that bothered him. He felt as if he was doing something bad, something that would get him sat. His eyes lowered again. He'd never admit it, but he missed that as well.
Some time later, they came upon the village they were seeking. There was rumor that they were having trouble with a particularly strong youkai, unusually strong at that. That therefore guaranteed a jewel shard. But when they came upon the village, they found it peaceful and calm. Down aways, Inuyasha could see some men working on a hut that had collapsed in on itself. Deep trenches were carved into the earth, which were being filled by a couple boys taking mud from the fields and putting it in the holes. Inuyasha frowned. Had the youkai attacked?
"Oi, boy, what happened here?" Inuyasha's gruff command took one boy by surprise and he jumped. The boy faced him, and then looked upon his village.
"Our village was attacked by a youkai, but it was killed. We're fine now. But I still can't believe that the demon had a piece of the Shikon No Tama in it, that was pretty surprising."
"It had a shard?" Miroku asked the boy, who looked beyond Inuyasha to face the speaker.
"Yeah it did, but it's taken care of."
"What? How?" Inuyasha gruffed more.
But what surprised them was the boy as he grew excited and tugged the sleeve of his friend for his attention. The other looked up curiously, sticking his shovel in the ground. "hey Tachi, tell them about the miko."
Tachi grew excited like his friend and turned to the group to tell his story. "Well, Suki here wasn't there when the village was attacked, but I was. It was huge, with six arms and two tails and a mouth that could devour a whole horse. The village men tried their best, but it was too strong and when we thought we were doomed, she came." Tachi sighed dreamily as he envisioned the miko in all her glory. "She came out of nowhere and hacked the youkai to pieces, it was really amazing. She had this sword that could slice through anything, and she dressed in tight but really nice black clothing. She was quick as lightening, and very strong. She threw the youkai with her sword to the other side of the village! But she gave the killing blow and took the shikon shard from its head." he sighed again. "And I must say, she's a beauty. Long black hair pulled tight, curves only a man could appreciate, and lovely pale skin. But that's not all, she wears a cloth over her eyes cause she's blind."
"Does your mother know you talk that way Tachi?" a smooth female voice purred and Tachi turned a bright red in embarrassment. He and his friend turned to find the miko smiling at them, a child upon her shoulders as she held their hands for support. The child giggled at the naughty Tachi, and Tachi turned a shade darker.
"M-miko-sama, I didn't know you were there."
She gave him a cocky toothed grin, "of course you wouldn't, you were too busy daydreaming about me. Now what would your father think?"
Suki laughed, "that he's finally becoming a man!"
All the antics went unnoticed by Inuyasha, his fellows very interested though. That voice...he's heard it before, but he cant remember where. But he knew the smooth octave flow of it, the waves echoing in his head. Echoing...something about that was so familiar. He watched as the miko chatted with the boy, releasing the child so it could go play with its friends. Her movements were graceful and controlled, tense muscles rippling. Her clothes were indeed tight, but covered her decently nonetheless. She wore a traveling cloak over it, and new leather wrist guards were strapped to her arms. On her back was a katana, sheath glowing newly in the sun. And she did wear the cloth over her eyes, blocking the world from her. But her smile, it nagged him. It was like he had seen it before. But what struck him strange was she had no scent, lacking any fragrance what so ever.
Kagome tried to ignore the scrutiny of Inuyasha, as she played nice with the shy village boy. She had felt his aura even before he showed his face, and she had prepared for it. Two weeks in the feudal era and fighting demons had made her forget that he was even there. But now that his presence was known once again, she found it hard to keep her resolve. His aura was golden, head to toe, shining as bright as the sun. She caught his scent, and was curious as to why he smelled of sakura blossoms, aside from spices and his own scent. Secrets Inuyasha, my my. Behind him, she could feel the familiar presence of Miroku, calm and a deep purple, and Sango, heightened in curiosity and a dashing pink. She could feel Shippou with them, his teal aura laced with childish mystery, and Kirara, a burning peach with a flare of red. Her friends. And her foe. She wouldn't even have known Kikyou was there if the scent of soil wasn't there, her aura so soft it barely went noticed. It irked a bit to find she was right next to Inuyasha.
"Who are you?" his voice was quiet, yet was thick with an unknown force. The miko turned to him, and though her eyes weren't visible, he could feel the weight of her stare. He felt as if it was meant only for him.
"Yes I would like to know the name of such a beautiful woman as well," suddenly, Miroku was there, her hands in his, earning a glare or two from the boys and Sango.
Kagome only looked down at their joined hands, the memory of when Miroku had first done this passing her mind. She smiled.
"Please young lady, would you do me the honor of bearing my child?" Sango was by now livid. That perverted, arrogant, lecherous hentai! She grabbed Hiraikotsu, ready to smack the mink into oblivion, when she stopped surprised. The giggles became louder, and before everyone's eyes, the miko flung back her head laughing. Her blindfold absorbed the tears that fell, but she released her hands grabbed her torso in humor. Miroku was very confused, Sango as well, and Inuyasha and Kikyou just looked at each other. The boys looked uncertainly at her. Kagome took notice of the perplexed auras around her, and she held back the snorts. She straightened and faced Miroku as seriously as she could.
"Though well intended I'm sure, and your offer is very gracious, I'm afraid I'm going to have to decline. Not only because I must, but I fear the wrath of your wife." Miroku's eyes went wide and he blushed, while behind him Sango turned a shade of red unnatural to man. The supposedly confused miko looked to each one, her face expressive. "Was it something I said? I did not insult you did I?"
"Uh...uh no! No, you did not but it's just that..." Miroku trailed off, the words caught as he realized once again that they were true.
"I am not that lecher's wife!" Sango came up and gave him a good smack in panic when she noticed that he didn't finish the sentence. Shippou rolled his eyes.
The miko once again looked confused, but wasn't really. She was actually quite amused. She had always wanted to do that. "You're not? But I could have sworn...it was just the air of anger and jealousy that came from you that frightened me."
Kagome could have sworn she felt the heat of Sango's blush reach her as the taijiya now looked horribly sunburned. She could tell that Miroku had turned his head to look at her, his aura brightening in hope. On the inside, Kagome's matchmaker's heart was jumping in joy. She just couldn't help this along a bit. Sango sputtered and darted her eyes nervously. But anger won out as she gave Miroku an undeserved grinding punch on his head, smashing him to ground and growled as she took her place behind Inuyasha again.
Kagome was on cloud nine in happiness, but clouds didn't block everything. Her face suddenly went hard and she leaped to the right as Inuyasha's claws tore at her previous spot in an attempt to her in her distraction. But the sight of auras was much quicker and she avoided the attack quite easily.
He stood and cracked his knuckles menacingly. But his colors had a bit of dread of what he was doing. "Just give me the jewels shards and no one gets hurt."
"Miko-sama..." Tachi backed and went to her crouched form, who was focused solely on Inuyasha. It had not mattered that he had taken a swing at her, he didn't know her, but it was the fact he did it so unhonorably while she was distracted that surprised her. She narrowed her covered eyes. Kikyou was a definite bad influence.
"Fret not Tachi-kun, I'm fine. Why do you attack so suddenly demon? And for what do you have for the shards?" Kagome brought out the vial, its appearance striking a very comfortable cord for Inuyasha. Inside it were the three shards she had managed to find.
"I should be asking you that you-"
"What use could you have for it?" Kikyou's quiet voice was heard and Kagome strained to find her pale colors. Damn the dead bitch.
"I don't want to use it, I want to destroy it. Too much blood has been shed for it, and it must be rid of. So I will not give you them, but keep them."
Inuyasha growled and went for her again. But her speed surprised him, and all eh saw was a black blur over his head. Her foot made contact with his shoulders as she used them to jump from and away. He turned to catch her remark.
"We will meet again no doubt, but you must catch me to have them!"
And with that, she disappeared with the wind.
:::::::::::::::::ha! Show you inuyasha. Wait till she kicks she your ass! Yes there will be ass kicking!!! And kagome goes to an unlikely ally, revealing herself at odd times. And all the while, inuyasha will be tortured! By what I wont tell. This is brought to you by Shit Moneys, biggest manufacturer of chaos in the world. Or in other words me.
SO's:
Goddess of desires: don't worry it will get better. Kagoem will rejoin the group but in a different way. As will another person, much to someone's regret.
Scarlet angel: go girl power! Who cares if its clichéd? Its true! Girls rock!
Jammies2000: yeah she wears it all the time, until the final battle. Toutousai will come later, that will thickened the plot.
Gothic inuyasha: yes! Kikyou will have the shit scared out of her and be roughed up! Because its my story and I don't like her!
Rae: welcome Rae to my story!! Keep reviewing!!
Chibibabe: yes she does.
Eternal Serena: yeah I thought it would be neat, cause there's no such thing in real life. But it my world baby, and what I say goes!
Nagumi Strife: hello to you and thank you for reading. Hope you keep coming back! Bubblebeans022: yay! Kick some major butt in future chapters!