Chapter 26
Inuyara is back where he belongs, with his family and friends....But is everything really okay? I'm sure there are still some things that need to be resolved.....Or else I wouldn't have a whole lot more to write about, would I? (sweatdrop)....Tonyf
After an extremely tearful reunion with all of his family and friends (a tear even fell from INUYASHA'S eye), Inuyara just wanted to sleep. He was completely worn, after his ordeal. Everyone slowly went home, and Inuyara walked towards his front door, Saroko still latched to his arm. The girl refused to leave Inuyara's side, ever since his unbelievable return. Miroku and Sango called her back to their house, to follow them inside; but Saroko was GOING to stay by Inuyara's side, no matter what. Everything else be damned, she was never leaving her man again. Kagome shook her head "yes", assuring Sango and Miroku that it was okay. Saroko needed to be with Inuyara, and everyone understood that now. "I'll go draw you a bath, Inuyara. After you're finished, Saroko can take one. You both are filthy, after all you've been through, and a bath will refresh you both." Kagome said, walking to the bathroom.
The bath felt like HEAVEN to Inuyara, as he eased his way into the steaming water and relaxed his tense muscles. Saroko wouldn't wait in Inuyara's room, wouldn't even wait outside the bathroom door. She was right in the bathroom with Inuyara, covering her eyes (just enough so she could peek ) with one hand and squeezing Inuyara's hand with the other. "I was so scared I would never see you again." Inuyara blurted out suddenly, as Saroko massaged his palm. She uncovered her eyes, looking straight at his face. No, straight into his eyes, into the depths of his soul. "Kiaku ripped a hole in time, and he said he would take me away from everything important. He pulled me with everything he had, and I couldn't hold my ground. I felt myself being sucked in, and at that moment, I thought I had seen you for the last time. All I could do as I felt myself disappearing was yell out that I love you. It...it was all I could do." He continued, tears welling up in his eyes. Saroko stared at him, amazed at his show of emotion. "I love you with all my heart, Saroko. When I thought I would never see you again....That is what gave me the strength to finish off Kiaku and use my Tetsusaiga to rip a hole in time, so I could get back to you. You were the only thing I could think about, Saroko. It was during that time I realized...You really are the only one for me. Now, and forever. I don't want to be apart from you, ever again." Inuyara declared, his voice cracking. He stood up, neither him or Saroko caring about his sudden EXPOSURE. Then, he shocked Saroko by getting down on one knee, and grabbing her hand. "I want to be with you forever. And honey, I want forever to really begin today. Saroko Tajiya, will you marry me?" Inuyara asked, a tear slowly falling down his cheek. Shock, joy, amazement, and love all flowed through Saroko at that instant. There was no hesitation in her answer, though. "I never want us to be apart again, either...Yes! Of course I'll marry you, Inuyara Higurashi!" Saroko sobbed, tears of joy flowing down her face.
(Author's note - I meant for Saroko to be a tough, strong-willed, witty character....And she IS....Sure, over the past few chapters she has been kinda.....Crying all the time, upset constantly, never seeming like a "strong" character.....But look at what she has been through!!! You'd probably be acting the same way, in her situation. So just remember, Saroko is not as "whiny" or "weak" as she has seemed, lately. And I got creative with the last names, because Inuyasha doesn't really HAVE one, and I wasn't quite sure what to make Saroko's....)
Inuyara had no ring to give Saroko, yet. But the words were more than enough, for both of them. The two lovers embraced, Inuyara devoid of any clothing and Saroko still completely filthy. None of that mattered, though. All that mattered to both Inuyara and Saroko was the person they were currently holding in their arms. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Are you guys okay in there? Seems like you've both been in there for quite awhile." Kagome asked. "We're both doing great, mom. Now, and for the rest of our lives." Inuyara replied, surprising his mother. She wasn't sure exactly what he meant, but she RARELY heard that sort of tone in her son's voice. Kagome was unsure of exactly what was GOING ON in there, but she decided it would be best to leave the two lovebirds alone. For now, anyways.....
"What is going on in there, Kagome? They have been in that bathroom for over an hour, now! I need to use the damn toilet!" Inuyasha complained. "You know we have another bathroom, Inuyasha. Don't be so nosy! They are both adults....Whatever they choose to do is their business." Kagome pointed out, finding it to be harder than she imagined to say those words. Sesshomaru and his son sat on the other side of the living room, watching the television. "This box with pictures is truly amazing, brother. Why haven't you told me of this?" Sesshomaru asked. "It's not that big of a deal. I barely watch the thing. Only when Kagome forces me to watch these "real shows", or when I watch some "football". I love watching the big hits....Kagome won't let me play, though...." Inuyara mumbled, with a sigh. "That's REALITY shows, honey, and I won't let you play football because you'll end up killing everyone else on the field." Kagome replied wearily; she obviously had to shoot down the "football" idea more than once. "I wouldn't do that! I'm careful enough with my damn strength!" Inuyasha argued. "Yeah, I can see it now. The second a guy runs past you, you'll fire an "Iron Reaver Soul Stealer" at him, he'll fall into a bunch of bloody pieces, you'll pick up the ball, flatten everyone else in the way, and run to the endzone." Kagome groaned. "Feh." Inuyasha said, turning in the opposite direction. Sesshomaru and Sesshomarai looked on, completely unaware of what the HELL Inuyasha and Kagome were speaking about. "What does this thing do, uncle?" Sesshomarai asked, picking up the TV remote. "Uncle??? That's new...." Inuyasha thought to himself. "It changes the channels on the television." Kagome answered for her husband. "Television?" Sesshomarai mumbled, confused. "The box with pictures." Inuyasha sighed. "Oh, okay." Sesshomarai replied. He pressed the buttons, eventually changing the channel. "What the......hell.....is THIS???" Sesshomarai exclaimed, a look of shock on both his and his father's face. Inuyasha and Kagome looked at the TV, and they both turned BRIGHT red. "ACCCCKKK!!!! Inuyasha!!!! I thought I told you not to let Miroku watch TV in our house?!?!?!" Kagome screamed. "He said that Sango canceled his "playboy channel", so he needed to watch ours. He said he'd give me ten cups of ramen if I let him watch it for an hour!!!!" Inuyasha yelled back. "But we aren't even supposed to HAVE that channel!!! Miroku must have ordered it SPECIAL, and put it on our bill....." Kagome growled. "Hey, the monk will be a lecherer until the day he dies." Inuyasha mumbled under his breath.
Okay, that's IT for this chapter.....Miroku is STILL the biggest lecher in town....But is that REALLY a surprise? No....The surprise was Inuyara's sudden proposal to Saroko!!! The two young lovers are now engaged to be married!!!! How will they tell their families? Will Sesshomarai EVER get a girl??? For the answer to these BURNING questions, you'll have to keep on reading....And PLEASE REVIEW!!!! (puppydog eyes) Tonyf
Inuyara is back where he belongs, with his family and friends....But is everything really okay? I'm sure there are still some things that need to be resolved.....Or else I wouldn't have a whole lot more to write about, would I? (sweatdrop)....Tonyf
After an extremely tearful reunion with all of his family and friends (a tear even fell from INUYASHA'S eye), Inuyara just wanted to sleep. He was completely worn, after his ordeal. Everyone slowly went home, and Inuyara walked towards his front door, Saroko still latched to his arm. The girl refused to leave Inuyara's side, ever since his unbelievable return. Miroku and Sango called her back to their house, to follow them inside; but Saroko was GOING to stay by Inuyara's side, no matter what. Everything else be damned, she was never leaving her man again. Kagome shook her head "yes", assuring Sango and Miroku that it was okay. Saroko needed to be with Inuyara, and everyone understood that now. "I'll go draw you a bath, Inuyara. After you're finished, Saroko can take one. You both are filthy, after all you've been through, and a bath will refresh you both." Kagome said, walking to the bathroom.
The bath felt like HEAVEN to Inuyara, as he eased his way into the steaming water and relaxed his tense muscles. Saroko wouldn't wait in Inuyara's room, wouldn't even wait outside the bathroom door. She was right in the bathroom with Inuyara, covering her eyes (just enough so she could peek ) with one hand and squeezing Inuyara's hand with the other. "I was so scared I would never see you again." Inuyara blurted out suddenly, as Saroko massaged his palm. She uncovered her eyes, looking straight at his face. No, straight into his eyes, into the depths of his soul. "Kiaku ripped a hole in time, and he said he would take me away from everything important. He pulled me with everything he had, and I couldn't hold my ground. I felt myself being sucked in, and at that moment, I thought I had seen you for the last time. All I could do as I felt myself disappearing was yell out that I love you. It...it was all I could do." He continued, tears welling up in his eyes. Saroko stared at him, amazed at his show of emotion. "I love you with all my heart, Saroko. When I thought I would never see you again....That is what gave me the strength to finish off Kiaku and use my Tetsusaiga to rip a hole in time, so I could get back to you. You were the only thing I could think about, Saroko. It was during that time I realized...You really are the only one for me. Now, and forever. I don't want to be apart from you, ever again." Inuyara declared, his voice cracking. He stood up, neither him or Saroko caring about his sudden EXPOSURE. Then, he shocked Saroko by getting down on one knee, and grabbing her hand. "I want to be with you forever. And honey, I want forever to really begin today. Saroko Tajiya, will you marry me?" Inuyara asked, a tear slowly falling down his cheek. Shock, joy, amazement, and love all flowed through Saroko at that instant. There was no hesitation in her answer, though. "I never want us to be apart again, either...Yes! Of course I'll marry you, Inuyara Higurashi!" Saroko sobbed, tears of joy flowing down her face.
(Author's note - I meant for Saroko to be a tough, strong-willed, witty character....And she IS....Sure, over the past few chapters she has been kinda.....Crying all the time, upset constantly, never seeming like a "strong" character.....But look at what she has been through!!! You'd probably be acting the same way, in her situation. So just remember, Saroko is not as "whiny" or "weak" as she has seemed, lately. And I got creative with the last names, because Inuyasha doesn't really HAVE one, and I wasn't quite sure what to make Saroko's....)
Inuyara had no ring to give Saroko, yet. But the words were more than enough, for both of them. The two lovers embraced, Inuyara devoid of any clothing and Saroko still completely filthy. None of that mattered, though. All that mattered to both Inuyara and Saroko was the person they were currently holding in their arms. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. "Are you guys okay in there? Seems like you've both been in there for quite awhile." Kagome asked. "We're both doing great, mom. Now, and for the rest of our lives." Inuyara replied, surprising his mother. She wasn't sure exactly what he meant, but she RARELY heard that sort of tone in her son's voice. Kagome was unsure of exactly what was GOING ON in there, but she decided it would be best to leave the two lovebirds alone. For now, anyways.....
"What is going on in there, Kagome? They have been in that bathroom for over an hour, now! I need to use the damn toilet!" Inuyasha complained. "You know we have another bathroom, Inuyasha. Don't be so nosy! They are both adults....Whatever they choose to do is their business." Kagome pointed out, finding it to be harder than she imagined to say those words. Sesshomaru and his son sat on the other side of the living room, watching the television. "This box with pictures is truly amazing, brother. Why haven't you told me of this?" Sesshomaru asked. "It's not that big of a deal. I barely watch the thing. Only when Kagome forces me to watch these "real shows", or when I watch some "football". I love watching the big hits....Kagome won't let me play, though...." Inuyara mumbled, with a sigh. "That's REALITY shows, honey, and I won't let you play football because you'll end up killing everyone else on the field." Kagome replied wearily; she obviously had to shoot down the "football" idea more than once. "I wouldn't do that! I'm careful enough with my damn strength!" Inuyasha argued. "Yeah, I can see it now. The second a guy runs past you, you'll fire an "Iron Reaver Soul Stealer" at him, he'll fall into a bunch of bloody pieces, you'll pick up the ball, flatten everyone else in the way, and run to the endzone." Kagome groaned. "Feh." Inuyasha said, turning in the opposite direction. Sesshomaru and Sesshomarai looked on, completely unaware of what the HELL Inuyasha and Kagome were speaking about. "What does this thing do, uncle?" Sesshomarai asked, picking up the TV remote. "Uncle??? That's new...." Inuyasha thought to himself. "It changes the channels on the television." Kagome answered for her husband. "Television?" Sesshomarai mumbled, confused. "The box with pictures." Inuyasha sighed. "Oh, okay." Sesshomarai replied. He pressed the buttons, eventually changing the channel. "What the......hell.....is THIS???" Sesshomarai exclaimed, a look of shock on both his and his father's face. Inuyasha and Kagome looked at the TV, and they both turned BRIGHT red. "ACCCCKKK!!!! Inuyasha!!!! I thought I told you not to let Miroku watch TV in our house?!?!?!" Kagome screamed. "He said that Sango canceled his "playboy channel", so he needed to watch ours. He said he'd give me ten cups of ramen if I let him watch it for an hour!!!!" Inuyasha yelled back. "But we aren't even supposed to HAVE that channel!!! Miroku must have ordered it SPECIAL, and put it on our bill....." Kagome growled. "Hey, the monk will be a lecherer until the day he dies." Inuyasha mumbled under his breath.
Okay, that's IT for this chapter.....Miroku is STILL the biggest lecher in town....But is that REALLY a surprise? No....The surprise was Inuyara's sudden proposal to Saroko!!! The two young lovers are now engaged to be married!!!! How will they tell their families? Will Sesshomarai EVER get a girl??? For the answer to these BURNING questions, you'll have to keep on reading....And PLEASE REVIEW!!!! (puppydog eyes) Tonyf