Hey, I'm back! I had a great time at my cousin's cottage. Except for those squirrels..don't ask =/
I've had a good day so far. I just got my hair re-highlighted and straightened so I'm a happy bunny =)
Anywho, sorry for the wait on updates. One, we had a major lightning storm, and, as a result, my internet and TV cable was knocked out. The horror! So, while I had this chapter typed, ready to update..I couldn't even get to the MSN homepage. -sigh- =/
Ok, here's my dilemma. I was thinking of adding another scene, therefore delaying the 'big' meeting of Inu and Kags for another day. But then I thought, 'you know what, screw it.' So expect some fun (hopefully) coming up. =)
Anyways, on with the chapter! I would leave so acknowledgements to my reviewers, but I can't access my online save folder or the actual review page on
So, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! To all who have reviewed.
And if I remember correctly, someone mentioned that Kagome had finally met InuYasha. Yes, I know, I'm excited too! =)
And one more thing! Yes, I know I'm going on and on with this, but it's kind of important. If keeps buggering up my spacing and details, I will post, and continue to post in the future, on It will be under the same username, so it should be relatively easy to find. Thanks!
Oh! One thing else! I know, I said I was done, but I need some help on this. I was wondering if I should incorporate a song chapter. It's totally up to you guys, because at this point I don't really care, but I do have some optional songs in mind. Please let me know! Arigatou. =)
On with the chapter! (I think I already said that ¬.¬) Enjoy!
(P.s.: I know Kagome might seem sort of like a deranged psycho or OOC, but please bare with me. Wouldn't you go insane if you were interested in a supposed figment of your imagination? Thanks.)
On Golden Wings
Chapter 3:
"Boring," Kagome yawned, as she flipped through the channels. Over five hundred stations, and nothing on. Shame.
"Boring. Boring, boring, boring!"
Turning the television off, she stood lazily on her feet and headed towards the kitchen. Opening the freezer door, she stuck her hand in, fumbling around.
After lunch today, she took a serious interest in her mental health. Uncountable, the number of times she had questioned herself. Unknown, the truth about this 'InuYasha', and who or what he is.
She sighed dejectedly, before her hand thumped against a familiar cylinder. With a small, 'ahah!', she pulled out the half-frozen tub of Ben and Jerry's. Closing the freezer door and shuffling to the drawer, she pulled out a spoon, walked to her living room, and slumped on her couch once again.
Jabbing the frozen chunk of milk, she tried to dig a spoonful out. Her fingers fisted around the handle of the spoon, as she twisted it, trying to dislodge a piece of the ice cream. Her tongue curled up at the corner of her mouth, as she finally got the spoon under a reasonable size of the chocolate chunks. She gave a tug, and the ball of ice cream rolled dangerously to the edge of the tub. One final fling, and she was about to let out a cry of triumph...but stifled it as the ball landed four feet into the middle of the room, infront of her coffee table.
Her head rolled forward as she laughed humourlessly. Placing the lid on the tub, she set the ice cream back in the freezer, before trudging back to her bedroom, around the semi-melted chunk of sugary goodness. She closed the door behind her silently, the latch locking with a soft click. She walked to her dresser, and placed her palms on either side of the center mirror.
She lifted her head to look at herself. She took a deep breath and let it out in a rush of air, her hands shaking slightly. Balling them into fists, she stood straight and calmed herself, her eyes closed. When she opened her eyes again, she forced a smile, and even she could see through it.
She rolled her eyes and flopped on her bed, in a star position. Her eyes gazed, unseeing, at her ceiling. She wasn't insane. She probably just had an episode, or something. Steeling her nerves with an approving nod, she rolled over and buried her face into the soft pillow. Sleep claimed her soon after.
But she failed to notice the soft glow of honey eyes watching her from the corner of her room.
OOOOOOO
"...Kagome, earth to Kagome?"
Kagome blinked. Her eyes fell on the woman across from her waving a hand in her face. She smiled and stilled Sango's hand, as her eyes returned to the public, walking casually by infront of the wall-sized mirror of the small café.
"Sorry Sango," she spoke, her voice almost a whisper. "I'm just not feeling too good today." She looked at the salad infront of her which, so short ago, looked tempting but now made her shudder.
"Do you have a headache?"
"No, I'm just not up to speed I guess. Thanks, though." She gave her friend a genuine smile, before returning her gaze to the busy traffice outside. The sound of Sango sipping her tea reached her ears, and she let out a barely audible sigh.
It had been two days now. Two days since she last saw him. Or at least thought she saw him. And now she was confused again. Resting her head on her palm, her elbow on the table, her eyes became filled with sadness. She missed him. She really did...
Was that wrong? Wasn't he supposed to leave? She should be celebrating. But right now, she wasn't in the mood for anything other than going home, skipping the rest of her classes, and falling asleep on her warm bed and entering the land of ignorant dreams. She needed to escape the harsh reality of the world, or perhaps her own mind, and she needed to do it soon.
Her eyes drifted shut, as her mind continued to ramble on and on, unable to silence itself. Her lids slid open half-way as she observed the passerby.
That's when it happened. In a second, her eyes shot open, as her arm slid to the side, her hand slamming down on the table as a brace. She swallowed, as she watched the object of her gaze walk unknowingly by the café window. His silver tresses billowed behind him, as he continued casually down the sidewalk, his eyes aiding him in dodging the numerous people littering the street.
She stood abruptly, shaking the table once more as her coffee and salad overturn. Sliding out of her seat, she practically ran to the front entrance and out the door. Some part of her acknowledged the fact that Sango was calling her name, but her mind blocked it out. Her head turned left and right, before she caught a glimpse of his hair floating out of a back alleyway. She ran, dodging people with barely an apology, as her eyes locked on the brick wall outside alley.
Her hand reached out the wall, as her fingers made contact with the rough substance. She gripped the wall tightly, her knuckles scraping, as she used her velocity to swing her into the passage. Her hand clenched her shirt above her heart, as she took a shaky step inside. Her eyes warily searched the area, but she found no sign of him. She walked to the nearby dumpster and checked, the pipes and ladders, but she couldn't find him. Her eyes cast downwards as the beating of her own heart echoed wildly in her head.
She had been so close, so close to seeing him again. Screw the doctors and the medical technicalities, she wanted to see him. Even if he wasn't real.
Footsteps came from behind, but she didn't bother to look. A pair of hands grabbed her shoulders, as Sango's figure came into view. Her eyes remained downward, however, glazed over in sadness and disappointment. Sango's lecture went unheard, as she felt herself become pulled into a hug, before being carefully led back to the café.
But none of it mattered. Because she couldn't see him again.
OOOOOOO
The rest of the day had gone by painfully slow. Sango had kept glancing her worried looks, and Miroku had begun to do the same. She was grateful when the final bell rang, and Sango escorted her back to her house. After she finished chewing her out and giving her a hug, Kagome literally flew up to her apartment, preferring to use the steps other than the elevator. Although she regretted it after.
Heating up some instant noodles, she waited for them to cook as she sat at her kitchen table. No matter how she tried, she couldn't forget him. It seemed to haunt her, why, she didn't know. But something about him triggered a small part of her memory. His presecence had made her warm and comfortable, she had felt as if she had been untouchable.
She picked up her noodles and slurped them down, opting for an early retire to her bed. She took a quick shower and blew out her hair, not caring for the extra details, as she sat down on the edge of her bed and flipped off her socks. She proceded to change, and was about to crawl under the covers, when a small rattle echoed through her room.
She froze instantly, her body tense as her ears concentrated as best they could. When another small rattle sounded, followed by a glowing light, she found her eyes drifting to her bedside table. Sitting down cautiously, she opened the door and gasped. The jewel she had so long ago acquired now teetered slowly, a pink light shining from its center.
She took the jewel into her palm, and gazed into it longily as wisps of occasions filtered through her mind. She stroked it tenderly with her finger, as she felt incredible sadness and despair fill her heart. Her eyes stared into the pink orb as faces and images came to shape inside the swirling depths. She found her head drifting lower to the jewel, or maybe her hand was moving of its own accord. Either way, when she finally blinked back to life, the jewel was near her heart, her palm shaking slightly.
She opened the drawer and shoved the jewel in, slamming it and holding it shut with both hands, panting slightly. Shaking her head, she swallowed, the moisture welcomed by her dry throat.
Rolling over onto her bed, she stared at the wall, absently pulling up the covers. She took deep breaths, forcing herself to calm down. There was something about that jewel...it wasn't an everyday piece of jewelery, that was for sure. Her eyes drifted shut, as sleep beckoned to claim her, her temples pulsing numbly as the signs of an oncoming headache began to surface.
Her mind slowly halted its thoughts, falling prey to the warm emptiness of sleep. But relaxing and dreamless her night would not be.
LLL
Falling. An incredible sense of fear and helplessness, as the air rushed around her body. The sun's light faded black, as clouds of darkness filled her vision. Her arms waved infront of her, as her fingers ached to grasp onto something real.
She closed her eyes as the sinking feeling in her stomach increased to an almost nauseating point. Her body rotated, as she looked ahead of her path, trying to find a glimpse of something around her. But she saw nothing, as she continued to fall to an unknown destination.
All of a sudden, a rush of warmth surrounded her, as a pair of strong arms wrapped themselves around her waist, pulling her to a sturdy frame. She tried in vain to turn her head and see the face of her rescuer, but she couldn't move as she was held fast to his chest.
He pulled upwards, and she felt herself being carried along with him. They climbed, until they broke through the dark clouds and light shone upon their faces. She squinted, as the sun dispersed the clouds, a sea of green trees unfolding below them.
She gasped, as they soared above the pines, the once foul air now fresh and light as she breathed deep. They dove forward, as he brought her to the ground. Her head lay against his chest, her heart beating in her ears. She breathed deeply, trying to catch a breath, as he gently pushed her away from his body. Her head rose to see him, but his features were drenched in a black veil. Her gaze slowly rose to his face, and to his eyes.
His amber eyes.
LLL
Kagome slowly rose from the layers of sleep, as she stirred slightly in her bed. There was a soft rustling of material above her and her eyes opened, her world blurry in the midnight darkness. She blinked a few times, and found herself staring into the same amber eyes of her dream.
So she did what any logical person would do. She screamed her head off.
OOOOOOO
Laaaaa la la another chapter done. This is where it gets interesting =D
I'm excited and eager to write the next chapter, so expect an update a.s.a.p.
I finally got my internet back today, thank the gods, for I might've killed someone or something if I had to wait any longer.
Thanks for all your reviews and support! I appreciate it greatly. Arigatou!
Stay tuned =)
Moshi