Disclaimer: Here we go again, I make absolutely nothin and I own none of this except the plot. There, don't sue me. :P
A/n: Well, I said I'd post another tonight, so here it is. I know, I know, it's pretty short but I don't want this fic to be just a few chapters long. So here it is. Oh! And again, I can't thank ya'll enough for the reviews. They have been so supportive and helped me finish this chapter. I was really stuck and then read six new reviews and was inspired to finish this chapter! Oh and Sake-is-Yummy, I'm really glad that you would do that for me! Thanks! ::gives you big hug:: Enough of that, here's the next chapter...:P
Undiscovered
Chapter Three: Totally Opposite Reasons
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Time seemed to stand still for the time Inuyasha was gone. No one really spoke that much either, even when Miroku continued to search for the stubborn half demon. He would catch a glimpse of him and holler out, "I know you're there, Inuyasha!" However much he yelled this though, it did not bring the half demon down from his tree tops. He never strayed too far from the camp though. He kept a protective eye upon Kagome and made sure that no one bothered her.
Inuyasha would have liked to stay in the woods for much longer, but the weather had other plans. Clouds had rolled in and grumbled above them for quite some time. They grew darker and darker with each passing hour and soon they would have to move camp to either the woods or head to Kaede's. That was where they had been going before the little incident in the woods occured, so they were only maybe an hour's hike away.
Kagome barely heard the suggestion of moving. She didn't even remember her feet picking her up and carrying her onto the main road. She didn't want to leave. She wanted to wait for Inuyasha because she knew he'd have to return eventually. But the weather was growing worse by the minute and an open field was not the best of places to be during a thunderstorm.
Kagome knew that in the rain Inuyasha may loose their scent and not pick it up until much later. Who knew if Sango and Miroku would want to wait until then? 'You're not thinking right! Of course they'll wait, Inuyasha's their friend too.'
The winds whirled and pushed against their backs, ushering them along into the woods. It was hard, knowing that somewhere, maybe even yards away, Inuyasha was off alone. 'He's been alone before though...he practically grew up alone.' Kagome hated it when her inner self contradicted what her brain was trying to think.
The rains were kind to the traveling group for just a bit. The wind seemed to slow down just a bit and the thunder and lightning seemed to grow quieter and dimmer. They waited to start their downpour until Kaede's village was in sight as well.
Once it was though, the rain fell harder than ever. The thunder cackled and roared above them. Lightning zapped and flashed just a mile away from them. All this caused them to take off at a sprint towards the village as the rain pummeled their backs and legs. Shippo was the only one warm because he was wrapped safely in Miroku's robes, but this did not help his fear of the groaning winds and loud thunder.
Inuyasha followed them as a hunter would its prey. His eyes were sharp upon Kagome's every step as they entered the village. He would die if lightning struck her and he wanted to be the first to her aid.
Kaede, as she always seemed to, met them at the door. She welcomed them with open arms and didn't bother asking any questions except the only one Kagome wished not to hear. "Where is Inuyasha?" Kagome didn't turn to the old woman's probing eyes. She instead, sat beside the open door and watched the rain fall. 'Please come back to me, Inuyasha,' was her only thought.
When Kagome did not answer the woman, she turned to Miroku and Sango. "He's gone off for awhile," replied Miroku. Kaede did not push the matter any further. Instead, she spoke of how their journey was going and quickly prepared supper.
As an early night fell upon them, it left them all rather worried. They were all concerned about Inuyasha's whereabouts. They knew that he was most likely not in some shelter, but probably out in the woods still. They were wrong though, he was in the village too.
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Inuyasha crept from building to building at lightning speed. He was soaking wet and freezing but he wouldn't complain. How could he? He had no one but himself to whine to. He'd gotten so used to being with others that it was scary. In such a short time he'd grown dependent on them for just plain old company. Their company was not on his mind though. Kagome had been the only thing on his mind for the past thirty six hours. 'I have to see her.'
When he finally reached them, his courage faltered. He realized that he was being immature about this but he didn't know what he'd say. He couldn't explain anything really because he too, was confused. So many questions had been left unanswered yet he didn't know if he wanted to know the brutal truth. He had figured out the most on his own, so why did he need her to concure his theories?
He didn't realize that he was standing out in the open for all eyes to see...
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Kagome's heart lept.
A figure...his figure...stood feet away in the rain. His silohette was all she could see, but without a doubt she knew it was him. 'I knew he'd come back! I knew it!' She gave the sleeping four one last look before she rose up and opened the door. Her hands were shaking with both happiness and fear. Not a fear of him, but of what she'd done to hurt him so.
She stepped out and stood there for a moment, afraid that any sudden movements would send him off running once again. The rain was pounding on the roof above her and she couldn't imagine how he was standing there so still with such low tempretures around him. A soft melody was drip dropping above them and Kagome remembered the soft melody back at the lake.
To be honest, Inuyasha hadn't even noticed her. He was staring at the ground, fighting himself. His human side was screaming at him to just talk to her and end this stupid barrier between. Find out why she had told him not to mark her, while the demon side was yelling at him to just forget it and move on. He never really needed her anyway, and he was being too soft about the entire matter.
"Inuyasha?"
His head jerked up and his throat clenched. There she was, as beautiful as ever. Her hair seemed so much shinier and her eyes were so bright. They were pleading with him to stay, to just wait. Her hands were clasped together at her chest, holding so tightly onto the little hope love had given her.
'Please don't run,' she silently begged.
Inuyasha didn't move from the spot. He knew that he must have looked terrible. His bangs were flat against his forehead and his hair clung to his back and hung there heavily. 'How can she even look at me that way?'
She stepped down onto the ground, ignoring the cool rush of mud that covered her socks. Rain instantly began to beat against her. Her clothes were clinging to her form and Inuyasha couldn't believe what a figure she had for her age.
She never thought he could look so cold, but he did. He looked as if he would snap at her if she dare try to touch him. And that was all she wanted, just to touch him, to just hold him tightly and kiss him the way she had yesterday. 'I'm ready, Inuyasha. I was so stupid to think I wasn't!' Her dark eyes searched his for any sign of feeling or of emotion. She found none.
He didn't know why he was so afraid of her. Perhaps that he figured her could not have her no matter how much he wished it. He blinked back the rain as she stood just a foot away from him. She dropped her hands to her sides and licked her lips as her nerves began to eat away at her.
"Plese say something," whispered Kagome, holding back unshed tears as he continued to almost glare at her.
What was he supposed to say? What was there to say? 'Alot you jerk.' His frown grew, but only because of his internal argument.
Kagome had no clue that he was fighting with himself and her tears fell. 'He must hate me for humiliating him!' She wanted to run from him, to get away from him as fast as possible. Her heart had other thoughts though and kept her feet firmly planted to the spot. Her body was trembling from the cool tempretures and the emotional strain upon her body.
She couldn't loose him, not after all she'd been through with him. He was her world, her every thought. She would never find another like him. Never would there be a man who could push all her buttons the wrong way, but make her feel wonderful all in the same sentence. There was no man like him, because he was no man. He was a half demon, her half demon.
Her Inuyasha.
So she did what her instincts told her. She fell into his arms and held him tightly, crying out every emotion she'd felt in such a short amount of time. The words burst from her mouth as she clung to him.
"I'm so sorry, Inuyasha! Please, please don't leave me again!"
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A/n: Hmm...still not sure if I'm satisfied with this chapter. Oh well, lemme know whatcha think...:P
A/n: Well, I said I'd post another tonight, so here it is. I know, I know, it's pretty short but I don't want this fic to be just a few chapters long. So here it is. Oh! And again, I can't thank ya'll enough for the reviews. They have been so supportive and helped me finish this chapter. I was really stuck and then read six new reviews and was inspired to finish this chapter! Oh and Sake-is-Yummy, I'm really glad that you would do that for me! Thanks! ::gives you big hug:: Enough of that, here's the next chapter...:P
Undiscovered
Chapter Three: Totally Opposite Reasons
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Time seemed to stand still for the time Inuyasha was gone. No one really spoke that much either, even when Miroku continued to search for the stubborn half demon. He would catch a glimpse of him and holler out, "I know you're there, Inuyasha!" However much he yelled this though, it did not bring the half demon down from his tree tops. He never strayed too far from the camp though. He kept a protective eye upon Kagome and made sure that no one bothered her.
Inuyasha would have liked to stay in the woods for much longer, but the weather had other plans. Clouds had rolled in and grumbled above them for quite some time. They grew darker and darker with each passing hour and soon they would have to move camp to either the woods or head to Kaede's. That was where they had been going before the little incident in the woods occured, so they were only maybe an hour's hike away.
Kagome barely heard the suggestion of moving. She didn't even remember her feet picking her up and carrying her onto the main road. She didn't want to leave. She wanted to wait for Inuyasha because she knew he'd have to return eventually. But the weather was growing worse by the minute and an open field was not the best of places to be during a thunderstorm.
Kagome knew that in the rain Inuyasha may loose their scent and not pick it up until much later. Who knew if Sango and Miroku would want to wait until then? 'You're not thinking right! Of course they'll wait, Inuyasha's their friend too.'
The winds whirled and pushed against their backs, ushering them along into the woods. It was hard, knowing that somewhere, maybe even yards away, Inuyasha was off alone. 'He's been alone before though...he practically grew up alone.' Kagome hated it when her inner self contradicted what her brain was trying to think.
The rains were kind to the traveling group for just a bit. The wind seemed to slow down just a bit and the thunder and lightning seemed to grow quieter and dimmer. They waited to start their downpour until Kaede's village was in sight as well.
Once it was though, the rain fell harder than ever. The thunder cackled and roared above them. Lightning zapped and flashed just a mile away from them. All this caused them to take off at a sprint towards the village as the rain pummeled their backs and legs. Shippo was the only one warm because he was wrapped safely in Miroku's robes, but this did not help his fear of the groaning winds and loud thunder.
Inuyasha followed them as a hunter would its prey. His eyes were sharp upon Kagome's every step as they entered the village. He would die if lightning struck her and he wanted to be the first to her aid.
Kaede, as she always seemed to, met them at the door. She welcomed them with open arms and didn't bother asking any questions except the only one Kagome wished not to hear. "Where is Inuyasha?" Kagome didn't turn to the old woman's probing eyes. She instead, sat beside the open door and watched the rain fall. 'Please come back to me, Inuyasha,' was her only thought.
When Kagome did not answer the woman, she turned to Miroku and Sango. "He's gone off for awhile," replied Miroku. Kaede did not push the matter any further. Instead, she spoke of how their journey was going and quickly prepared supper.
As an early night fell upon them, it left them all rather worried. They were all concerned about Inuyasha's whereabouts. They knew that he was most likely not in some shelter, but probably out in the woods still. They were wrong though, he was in the village too.
-::-::-::-
Inuyasha crept from building to building at lightning speed. He was soaking wet and freezing but he wouldn't complain. How could he? He had no one but himself to whine to. He'd gotten so used to being with others that it was scary. In such a short time he'd grown dependent on them for just plain old company. Their company was not on his mind though. Kagome had been the only thing on his mind for the past thirty six hours. 'I have to see her.'
When he finally reached them, his courage faltered. He realized that he was being immature about this but he didn't know what he'd say. He couldn't explain anything really because he too, was confused. So many questions had been left unanswered yet he didn't know if he wanted to know the brutal truth. He had figured out the most on his own, so why did he need her to concure his theories?
He didn't realize that he was standing out in the open for all eyes to see...
-::-::-::-
Kagome's heart lept.
A figure...his figure...stood feet away in the rain. His silohette was all she could see, but without a doubt she knew it was him. 'I knew he'd come back! I knew it!' She gave the sleeping four one last look before she rose up and opened the door. Her hands were shaking with both happiness and fear. Not a fear of him, but of what she'd done to hurt him so.
She stepped out and stood there for a moment, afraid that any sudden movements would send him off running once again. The rain was pounding on the roof above her and she couldn't imagine how he was standing there so still with such low tempretures around him. A soft melody was drip dropping above them and Kagome remembered the soft melody back at the lake.
To be honest, Inuyasha hadn't even noticed her. He was staring at the ground, fighting himself. His human side was screaming at him to just talk to her and end this stupid barrier between. Find out why she had told him not to mark her, while the demon side was yelling at him to just forget it and move on. He never really needed her anyway, and he was being too soft about the entire matter.
"Inuyasha?"
His head jerked up and his throat clenched. There she was, as beautiful as ever. Her hair seemed so much shinier and her eyes were so bright. They were pleading with him to stay, to just wait. Her hands were clasped together at her chest, holding so tightly onto the little hope love had given her.
'Please don't run,' she silently begged.
Inuyasha didn't move from the spot. He knew that he must have looked terrible. His bangs were flat against his forehead and his hair clung to his back and hung there heavily. 'How can she even look at me that way?'
She stepped down onto the ground, ignoring the cool rush of mud that covered her socks. Rain instantly began to beat against her. Her clothes were clinging to her form and Inuyasha couldn't believe what a figure she had for her age.
She never thought he could look so cold, but he did. He looked as if he would snap at her if she dare try to touch him. And that was all she wanted, just to touch him, to just hold him tightly and kiss him the way she had yesterday. 'I'm ready, Inuyasha. I was so stupid to think I wasn't!' Her dark eyes searched his for any sign of feeling or of emotion. She found none.
He didn't know why he was so afraid of her. Perhaps that he figured her could not have her no matter how much he wished it. He blinked back the rain as she stood just a foot away from him. She dropped her hands to her sides and licked her lips as her nerves began to eat away at her.
"Plese say something," whispered Kagome, holding back unshed tears as he continued to almost glare at her.
What was he supposed to say? What was there to say? 'Alot you jerk.' His frown grew, but only because of his internal argument.
Kagome had no clue that he was fighting with himself and her tears fell. 'He must hate me for humiliating him!' She wanted to run from him, to get away from him as fast as possible. Her heart had other thoughts though and kept her feet firmly planted to the spot. Her body was trembling from the cool tempretures and the emotional strain upon her body.
She couldn't loose him, not after all she'd been through with him. He was her world, her every thought. She would never find another like him. Never would there be a man who could push all her buttons the wrong way, but make her feel wonderful all in the same sentence. There was no man like him, because he was no man. He was a half demon, her half demon.
Her Inuyasha.
So she did what her instincts told her. She fell into his arms and held him tightly, crying out every emotion she'd felt in such a short amount of time. The words burst from her mouth as she clung to him.
"I'm so sorry, Inuyasha! Please, please don't leave me again!"
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A/n: Hmm...still not sure if I'm satisfied with this chapter. Oh well, lemme know whatcha think...:P