-=Sniffles=- I didn't get any reviews for last chappie! Oh well. I'm still going to continue. I like the way I'm writing this story. I'm trying to get better at details and such, so I'm going to use this story for that. Anyways, R&R pweaz!
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Of course though, like all legends, there was a cure for this curse. The keeper of the castle, the beast, would have to fall in love with a human; however, she would have to love him back. To the residence of the castle it seemed hopeless. But the one who had given up all traces of hope was the beast himself. Unlike most legends this one has yet to form an end, whether a happy one or not.
But you don't believe in fairy tale legends, do you?
Kagome had to hold her hand over her mouth to try and keep from screaming. She had never seen such a creature. He stood tall as a human. But he was not human at all. His body was covered in lush white fur. He had a long bushy white tail tipped with black. Two big ears sprouted from his head, they were also tipped with black. He had a long snout like a dog with large gleaming fangs. His feet and hands bore long jagged black claws. On the back of each hand or paw as it would seem, was a patch of black fur. On the left side of his face was a patch of black fur surrounding his eye. She imagined that there was patches of black fur all over him, but she couldn't see. He wore a strange outfit. Big red pants that clung at his ankles. For his top he had on a red Gi.
"So, is that why you came? To stare at the sight of a horrible ugly beast?" He growled, this time softer.
"No! That's not why I came." She said.
"It doesn't matter. You're my prisoner now."
"For….how long?" She asked in no more then a whisper.
"For two moon spans." He growled.
She opened her mouth to try and reason but, to no avail. The beast grabbed her up into his arms and carried her out of the room down the hall. Kagome just sat still staring blankly off to the side. Finally they got to what she guessed was the dungeon room. It smelled of mildew.
"Hello? Is someone there?" A croaky voice called out.
The beast set Kagome down as he went to get the keys to the cell. Kagome got down onto her knee's and stared into the cell.
"Grandpa!!" She screamed.
"Kagome…is that really you?" He asked while squinting his eyes.
"Yes it is! Grandpa how did you get in here?"
"Well last moon span I went out for a walk and ended up here. I wanted to check it out, and now I'm a prisoner for another moon span." He said but not before hacking out a cough.
"Oh my, we wandered what had happened to you. Oh grandpa, your sick. Your going to die if you stay in here any longer."
Kagome turned around. The beast was standing a few feet behind her.
"Beast please let him go! He'll die if you don't."
"No. He is my prisoner, he trespassed." It growled.
She bit her lip softly trying to find an answer. Suddenly like a breath of wind it came to her.
"If….if I promise to stay here…as your prisoner forever, will you let him go?" She offered.
"You would do that for him?" He asked.
"Kagome no! Don't do it!" Grandpa croaked.
"Yes I would. Just please get him home. He'll die." She said softly.
"Very well. It's a deal. Done and sealed."
The beast threw open the prison cell and grabbed the old man. He called out for one of his servants. What came in the room was a small horse. The beast placed the old man onto the horse. He ordered the horse to take him back to the village.
Kagome called out to her Grandpa while reaching out. She ran to the window to see him riding away on the horse. Tears welled up in her eyes. That was the last time she would ever see him again.
"You didn't even let me say goodbye!" She croaked out.
The beast laid back his ears, as if in sorrow. Kagome slid down to the floor and wept harder. She had lost everything, all because of her sense of adventure. Way to go.
"Well beast, aren't you going to lock me up?" She asked.
"I HAVE a name!" He barked.
"I'm…sor…sorry, what's your name then?"
"Inu Yasha.." He said softly.
"Well then, Inu Yasha, aren't you going to lock me up?" She asked.
"What do you want to stay in here?"
"Well no but…"
"Then follow me." He growled and turned to leave.
Kagome rose to her feet and followed after him. The only sound was that of their breathing and the click clacking of Inu Yasha's claws on the floor. A small pitter patter sound came to her ears. Inu Yasha stopped and looked down the hall. The raccoon came running towards them with the bird on his back. He held up a lantern with a candle inside to his master. He took it gladly and continued walking. The bird, known as Sango, settled on her master's shoulder. The coon climbed up Kagome's leg, back, and then settled around her neck. She giggled softly and scratched at his head.
"Master why don't you say something to her?" The bird whispered.
"Since you will be living here, you can go anywhere in the castle. All but the west wing." He explained.
"Why what's in the west wing?"
"It's forbidden!" He growled.
"Oh…sorry…" She said humbly.
They continued down the hall until they came to two great big doors. Inu Yasha pushed it open. Kagome walked in. It was beautiful. A giant canopy bed sat in the center of it. The blankets were that of a soft baby blue. It was painted with a view of the moon and stars, the heavens no doubt. There were dressers and desks, a shelf full of books, and lanterns everywhere. All them were already lit.
"This will be your room." He said.
"Ask her to join you for dinner." Sango chirped.
"Yo…you… Will join me for dinner! That is not a request!" He snapped suddenly and shut the door.
Kagome whirled around to see the door slam. She fell weak once again. She fell onto the bed and wept her tears into her pillow. Miroku crawled beside her and tried to wipe away what tears he could. A few moments later the door was pushed open just a bit. Sango and a few other birds came fluttering in carrying a beautiful blue dress with them. The little baby fox trotted in after them.
"Here you are dear, you can wear this to dinner." Sango said softly.
"I don't want to go…" Kagome mumbled.
"Oh come now. The master isn't all that bad. He just doesn't know how to act…" Miroku tried to persuade her.
"I don't care! I don't want to go, I won't go!" She cried.
The small fox nuzzled up against her softly. "C'mon Kagome. Please, do it for us." He mewed.
She stared down at the little fox then at the other two. She sighed softly.
"I just can't you guys. He's…..a beast…" She mumbled.
From his place in his room Inu Yasha fell still. His ears fell back onto his head as he stared into the orb. Kagome and the others danced in it's reflection. A…beast? Yes that's all he was…just a beast. How could he ever think that it would work out. That she would be the one to set him free.
"I am just a beast…I'll never be anything more then that…" He mumbled.
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Hmm yea. I like this story a lot. Oh by the way, you might wanna keep reading. Wait till you see what happened to Sessho-Maru. It'll make you laugh your booteh off. Lol. R&R!!