Disclaimer: I still don't own InuYasha. If I did, Kikyo would be dead.
A/N: Hey there everybody! Man, this is going by fast. All my classes are easy, until next semester anyway, so I have lots of free time. I hope you're enjoying my story! This chapter is dedicated to Lunar Kitty, my beta reader. *Lunar Kitty is thrilled* Thank you again for everyone who reviewed, and, keep up the tips! They help, I promise! I'll put the flash backs in {} so you know them from everything else. There are finally some teensy bits of fluff in this chapter! Woohoo! Fluff!
A Blast from the Past
Chapter 3-Kagura's Feather
The next morning Kagome woke herself late, stretching luxuriously and yawning away her tiredness. It had been a late night yesterday, well, technically an early morning, what with Ryou and his "monster". Thankfully, InuYasha didn't have work today, since it was Saturday, so the two of them were going to take their son to the park. Hopefully, that would get his mind of things.
She shook her head at herself as she made her way to the adjoining bathroom. Who would have thought InuYasha, the irritating hanyou, could have ever fit into her world? He even had a decent job, as a self defense instructor with a respected martial arts school. As Kagome stepped onto the cold tiles of her bathroom, inadvertently shivering, she began reflecting on a few more things.
Demons and half demons were still around today. It wasn't until the final battle that she had even realized, because their spirits were so very different that those from the Sengoku Jidai. But, she didn't have to worry about much. Demons were part of civilized society now. In fact, most of the people in InuYasha's classes were at least part demon, due to the intricacies and success of the demon information network. Kagome drew herself out of her thoughts and went to turn on the sink. Nothing happened.
That was peculiar. Maybe the water heater had blown, or something. You never could get a decent apartment these days. Just to be sure, she jiggled the handle on the showerhead. Much to her relief, the water spurted out, cool and icy. That was good. She didn't want to have to use the neighbor's bathroom again. The fish youkai were weird enough as it was. Maybe she'd accidentally clogged the sink.
After a quick shower, the miko wrapped her damp black hair in a towel and proceeded across the carpeted hall to the kitchen, following the enticing smells detected by her nose. It didn't lie, as a full plate of breakfast was already awaiting her. Who would ever have thought her mate was a brilliant cook? InuYasha bustled by, somehow managing to land a gentle kiss on her mouth as he placed two more plates down on their wooden dining table. Still as sweet as ever, her husband was.
Smiling, she decided to get him back. What with Ryou's nightmares, they hadn't had much 'quality time' lately. As he bent over to retrieve a dropped fork, she maneuvered behind him, and bent over his shoulder, to snag a lingering kiss. InuYasha made a small purring noise in the back of his throat that made shivers of pleasure run down Kagome's spine. He reached up a hand, to pull Kagome into his lap. Once she was situated, she snaked her hands behind his neck, and InuYasha was fishing for another kiss when Ryou tore into the room.
He blinked his baby peepers, his black hair and ears mussed from play already. Seeing his parents, he looked puzzled. The little hanyou scratched his head briefly, letting his ears cock and relax of their own volition as he watched their eyes grow wider.
"Mommy, why are you on daddy's lap?" He asked innocently. As each of his parents was searching furtively for a safe excuse as to why they'd been kissing, and what that was to them, Ryou shrugged and climbed up to sit on Kagome's lap in turn, managing to sniff the food at the same time, which made him all the more adorable. He positioned himself to his liking before holding up a small fist.
"Look what I found Mommy!" He said, unclenching his hand to reveal a large white feather. He waved it in front of Kagome's nose, causing her to sneeze. As she smiled, a scene unfolded unbidden in her minds eye.
{Flash}
"So InuYasha, you and your miko friend have to come to finally get rid of Naraku eh? Well, I would like to tell you to go ahead-" The woman paused, arching forward in pain from an unseen source, allowing a small gasp to escape her lips. The small pink beads from her hair clattered to the ground, followed quickly by a large white feather as the wind youkai drew herself up and grabbed her fan, unfolding it with a snap.
"-except for the fact that he has my HEART!" She screeched as she drew back her arm to further unleash her fans devastating power. Kagome scrambled to nock and arrow to her bow. They couldn't be beaten so early on. They couldn't be beaten before they'd even reached Naraku. Kouga had already fallen to Kagura a year previous, and she'd avenge his death as well.
"KAGURA!" She yelled, drawing back her bow string tightly. The wind incarnation turned towards the sound, only to see a sacred arrow streaking to the place where her heart should have been.
{Flash}
A pair of heavy, clawed hands gripping her shoulders drew her out of her dream. InuYasha looked at her quietly, amber eyes revealing his inner fear and concern as he tried to restrain a hyper bouncing Ryou.
"Kagome, are you well? Your miko powers flared just now." He said, dog ears cocked forward, waiting for his mate's explanation. She smiled wanly, trying to reassure him. It was just some memories back to haunt her. To fill the pregnant pause, she turned to Ryou.
"Ready to go to the park?"
A/N: Ok! The end of the third chapter! Kind of lame and short, I know. InuYasha has changed some, since his feudal adventures. After being married to Kagome for five years, he's very mellow. Mostly still the dog demon we all know and love, but more caring, gentle, and patient. Married life will do that to you I've heard. Sorry for those of you who wanted him to stay the same, he changed. ^.^ Oh well! Deal with it, okay? Next chapter: Kaana's Mirror!
A/N: Hey there everybody! Man, this is going by fast. All my classes are easy, until next semester anyway, so I have lots of free time. I hope you're enjoying my story! This chapter is dedicated to Lunar Kitty, my beta reader. *Lunar Kitty is thrilled* Thank you again for everyone who reviewed, and, keep up the tips! They help, I promise! I'll put the flash backs in {} so you know them from everything else. There are finally some teensy bits of fluff in this chapter! Woohoo! Fluff!
A Blast from the Past
Chapter 3-Kagura's Feather
The next morning Kagome woke herself late, stretching luxuriously and yawning away her tiredness. It had been a late night yesterday, well, technically an early morning, what with Ryou and his "monster". Thankfully, InuYasha didn't have work today, since it was Saturday, so the two of them were going to take their son to the park. Hopefully, that would get his mind of things.
She shook her head at herself as she made her way to the adjoining bathroom. Who would have thought InuYasha, the irritating hanyou, could have ever fit into her world? He even had a decent job, as a self defense instructor with a respected martial arts school. As Kagome stepped onto the cold tiles of her bathroom, inadvertently shivering, she began reflecting on a few more things.
Demons and half demons were still around today. It wasn't until the final battle that she had even realized, because their spirits were so very different that those from the Sengoku Jidai. But, she didn't have to worry about much. Demons were part of civilized society now. In fact, most of the people in InuYasha's classes were at least part demon, due to the intricacies and success of the demon information network. Kagome drew herself out of her thoughts and went to turn on the sink. Nothing happened.
That was peculiar. Maybe the water heater had blown, or something. You never could get a decent apartment these days. Just to be sure, she jiggled the handle on the showerhead. Much to her relief, the water spurted out, cool and icy. That was good. She didn't want to have to use the neighbor's bathroom again. The fish youkai were weird enough as it was. Maybe she'd accidentally clogged the sink.
After a quick shower, the miko wrapped her damp black hair in a towel and proceeded across the carpeted hall to the kitchen, following the enticing smells detected by her nose. It didn't lie, as a full plate of breakfast was already awaiting her. Who would ever have thought her mate was a brilliant cook? InuYasha bustled by, somehow managing to land a gentle kiss on her mouth as he placed two more plates down on their wooden dining table. Still as sweet as ever, her husband was.
Smiling, she decided to get him back. What with Ryou's nightmares, they hadn't had much 'quality time' lately. As he bent over to retrieve a dropped fork, she maneuvered behind him, and bent over his shoulder, to snag a lingering kiss. InuYasha made a small purring noise in the back of his throat that made shivers of pleasure run down Kagome's spine. He reached up a hand, to pull Kagome into his lap. Once she was situated, she snaked her hands behind his neck, and InuYasha was fishing for another kiss when Ryou tore into the room.
He blinked his baby peepers, his black hair and ears mussed from play already. Seeing his parents, he looked puzzled. The little hanyou scratched his head briefly, letting his ears cock and relax of their own volition as he watched their eyes grow wider.
"Mommy, why are you on daddy's lap?" He asked innocently. As each of his parents was searching furtively for a safe excuse as to why they'd been kissing, and what that was to them, Ryou shrugged and climbed up to sit on Kagome's lap in turn, managing to sniff the food at the same time, which made him all the more adorable. He positioned himself to his liking before holding up a small fist.
"Look what I found Mommy!" He said, unclenching his hand to reveal a large white feather. He waved it in front of Kagome's nose, causing her to sneeze. As she smiled, a scene unfolded unbidden in her minds eye.
{Flash}
"So InuYasha, you and your miko friend have to come to finally get rid of Naraku eh? Well, I would like to tell you to go ahead-" The woman paused, arching forward in pain from an unseen source, allowing a small gasp to escape her lips. The small pink beads from her hair clattered to the ground, followed quickly by a large white feather as the wind youkai drew herself up and grabbed her fan, unfolding it with a snap.
"-except for the fact that he has my HEART!" She screeched as she drew back her arm to further unleash her fans devastating power. Kagome scrambled to nock and arrow to her bow. They couldn't be beaten so early on. They couldn't be beaten before they'd even reached Naraku. Kouga had already fallen to Kagura a year previous, and she'd avenge his death as well.
"KAGURA!" She yelled, drawing back her bow string tightly. The wind incarnation turned towards the sound, only to see a sacred arrow streaking to the place where her heart should have been.
{Flash}
A pair of heavy, clawed hands gripping her shoulders drew her out of her dream. InuYasha looked at her quietly, amber eyes revealing his inner fear and concern as he tried to restrain a hyper bouncing Ryou.
"Kagome, are you well? Your miko powers flared just now." He said, dog ears cocked forward, waiting for his mate's explanation. She smiled wanly, trying to reassure him. It was just some memories back to haunt her. To fill the pregnant pause, she turned to Ryou.
"Ready to go to the park?"
A/N: Ok! The end of the third chapter! Kind of lame and short, I know. InuYasha has changed some, since his feudal adventures. After being married to Kagome for five years, he's very mellow. Mostly still the dog demon we all know and love, but more caring, gentle, and patient. Married life will do that to you I've heard. Sorry for those of you who wanted him to stay the same, he changed. ^.^ Oh well! Deal with it, okay? Next chapter: Kaana's Mirror!