A/N: *sniffle* you guys are being mean….Only one review??? *sulks* Hmph…and you expect me to keep updating. Lucky for you I'm in a good mood today since finals are over. What do I have to do to make you review? Threaten to delete the fic? (If you don't watch out I just might.) Anyone who's reading this and not reviewing, SHAME ON YOU. There, now on to the chapter. *sulks in a corner and cries*
Chapter 7: Across the Sea
Botan and Kagome had managed to persuade Ataru to wait for them at a nearby park, as they went to go "shopping for supplies". In truth, they were in search of hot water, since Botan was getting sick of the curious stares he was receiving due to his ears. (A/N: I'm calling Botan a 'him' cause she's in Inuyasha form right now so technically she's a boy.)
They stopped outside of a small restaurant that didn't seem very busy. Only a few people were inside busy eating lunch.
"Let's ask them." said Botan, turning to look at Kagome.
Kagome looked a little hesitant. "Ok, but you have to stay outside. We really need to get you a hat or something."
Botan sighed, but nodded, and waited as Kagome walked into the restaurant.
"Excuse me sir…" said Kagome, smiling sweetly. "I'd really appreciate it if you'd give me some hot water. Not boiling, just hot."
"Of course dear." replied the store manager, a short old man with a long beard and friendly eyes. "I'd do anything for a pretty girl as nice as you."
Kagome blushed, and smiled again, though this time, a little nervously.
The old man chuckled and bustled off to go get the hot water. He returned shortly, and handed Kagome a small kettle.
"There you go sweetheart, please give back the kettle when you're done please."
Kagome nodded and bowed, thanking the old man.
Botan looked up from where he was leaning against the wall of a shop to see Kagome running up to him with a kettle in hand. Grinning, Botan took the kettle from Kagome and ran down a deserted alley to go 'change'.
When Botan came back, she was a bit damp but she was very happy to be herself again.
"Thank goodness" she said "I didn't think I could stand that body much longer. Does Inuyasha EVER brush his hair??"
Kagome shook her head, giggling at the thought of Inuyasha with a hairbrush, trying to untangle his endless mass of beautiful, silky hair…wait… where did that come from? It's not like she liked him or anything…
"Hello…? Earth to Kagome, earth to Kagome!"
Kagome snapped back to reality and saw a concerned and slightly amused Botan looking at her.
"Come on day dreamer, we don't have all day."
"Oh…right" said Kagome, following Botan.
Just then she remembered something.
"Botan, hold up a minute! I need to go take the kettle back to that restaurant."
"Ok" said Botan "I'll come in with you this time seeing as I'm in my normal form again."
The two girls walked back returned the kettle to the kindly old man (who was more than happy to be visited by not just one, but two pretty girls), then made their way back to the park where Ataru was still waiting. But not before stopping at a store or two to buy some supplies.
Ataru was quite surprised to see Botan. Kagome had told him about the curse but he hadn't believed her.
'Oh well' he thought, 'Kagome probably just dropped Inuyasha off somewhere and met up with this girl. In any case, I'm not complaining.'
"Hi Kagome! Where are the supplies?"
Kagome handed him the shopping bag. Inside was two flashlights and some spare batteries, a length of rope, matches, three canteens, and a few packs of Instant Ramen.
"Looks good" commented Ataru, sifting through the bag to see what they'd gotten.
"Right" said Botan "let's go."
It was a long walk to the beach, but Botan insisted that they leave from there so as not to be seen 'flying' over the city. She received strange (and somewhat concerned) looks from Kagome and Ataru for her use of words, but just told them to keep walking.
It was a pleasant day, and the waves seemed to call to them, but no one had their swim suits with, so the three just sat and watched the ocean for a while.
Botan was the one who spoke up first.
"Ok, guys, I need you to promise not to scream ok?"
Kagome and Ataru exchanged a nervous glance but nodded. Botan held her hand out to her side and an oar appeared out of nowhere in a split second.
They didn't scream, much to Botan's relief, but Ataru was having trouble keeping his jaw from dropping.
"Well?" questioned Botan "What are you waiting for? Hop on!"
The two, followed by Botan, climbed onto the oar (which was now hovering in midair) and Botan advised them to hold on tight.
"I don't want anyone falling into the ocean, so you'd better keep your heads on straight."
In the blink of an eye, they whizzed off toward the blue horizon.
Botan smiled. If all went well, she'd soon be cured of this annoying curse.
A/N: *is still crying in a corner* did you like it? Huh? HUH? If you did, then tell me! *sob* I feel so unloved…
If I gave you something would that make you review? I guess it's worth a shot…
Ok, the first three people who review this chapter will get some fanart that I drew of Inuyasha and one of Kagome and Shippo (don't worry, my drawing isn't that bad). AND the first person who reviews will get two Inuyasha wallpapers that I've made as well.
