True Confessions, A Virgin, and Brotherly Love
Chapter 4: Miroku the Lifesaver and Kagome Kidnapped
That afternoon, Shippo, Inuyasha, Kagome, and Miroku left camp and made their way to Sunbeam Village. (A/N: Am I the only one who sees a connection between Sunbeam Village, Moonshine Forest, and Stardust River? Hehehe...I just realized that I named a forest after liqueur!) "Miroku, why are we going to Sunbeam Village?" asked Shippo. "Because, my little fox friend, we need to stock up on more supplies. I'm finally going to sleep under comfortable, warm sheets on nice bedding, and be well fed, too." Miroku replied. "Oh, heaven forbid that I make you sleep in the forest. Let me guess...once again an ominous cloud hangs over the richest and most expensive mansion in the village," Inuyasha stated. "Actually, yes." Miroku said in the as-a-matter-of-fact tone. "You know, that's stealing," Inuyasha shot back. "They don't know that. All they know is that I'm a monk that is doing them a favor by getting rid of the 'ominous cloud'." They then reward me for my good deed and act of kindness with a place to sleep and an all-you-can-eat buffet. So shut your mouth, kick back, relax, enjoy yourself, and watch the master at work."
Inuyasha was now howling with laughter. "When was the last time you ever got us into a rich mansion, Inuyasha?" Kagome said coolly. "I bet I could if I wanted to," he snapped back. "What are you gonna say? I'm half demon and you better let me stay here? Ha! They'd wind up hanging you like a piñata and beat you with a stick," Kagome teased. Inuyasha just stood there, too shocked to speak. Kagome walked up to him, kissed the corner of his mouth, and then walked with Miroku and Shippo inside the mansion to perform Miroku's routine. Inuyasha stood there for a few moments more, smirked, and went inside with the others.
"Sir, I have sensed an ominous cloud overhanging this very mansion from Moonshine Forest. This is very serious if not taken care of. I can perform an exorcism if it will be of any help," Miroku said to the owner of the mansion. "Yes, yes! Please do! All of my customers will flee if they find out! You will be rewarded by staying as long as you'd like and as much food as you want! Just please protect my mansion!" the owner pleaded. "Worry not, sir. All will be taken care of." And then Miroku got up and performed the fake ritual to send the "ominous cloud" to the depths of Hell.
Miroku shortly returned to find much food and a grateful owner. "Thank you! You are truly a wonderful monk. How can I ever repay you?" the owner asked. "You have done enough. Your hospitality to a weary monk and his fellow travelers is greatly appreciated." "This? This is nothing compared to what you've done for me. You've saved my business and possibly all our lives." The owner was almost crying out of happiness and relief. He continued with, "I will leave you to rest now. Thank you again!" Then, the owner left. Kagome was surprised at how the owner was throwing himself at Miroku's feet. Inuyasha was slightly disgusted at how Miroku could ever be portrayed as a lifesaver. "You're ripping people off and they don't even know it," said Inuyasha. "I know, isn't it beautiful?" Miroku replied. "Depends on how you look at it, I guess..." Inuyasha stated.
That night, after dinner, Kagome decided that she would take a walk. There was a beautiful full moon that illuminated the night sky.
-FLASHBACK-
"Miss Minero? Are you here?" called Kagome. "Yes, dear. Please come in," Miss Minero replied. "Ah, Kagome, I've had quite a vision about you." "What is it? Please tell me," Kagome pleaded. "Let's see, here. I saw that you were in a strange and new place. The full moon is out and brighter than ever. You are walking by yourself in a wooded area...oh, Kagome! Please don't walk alone under the full moon! Something bad will happen!" Miss Minero exclaimed. "Are you sure? What if it's a mistake?" Kagome asked. "I can check my tarot cards, if you'd like," Miss Minero offered. The first card was the forest card, the second one was the full moon card, and the third was the death card. Her vision was proven through the cards. (A/N: Sorry. I know almost nothing about tarot cards so please don't be offended!)
-END FLASHBACK-
"Oh, no!" Kagome exclaimed. She started running back toward the mansion when something caught her attention. Kagome stopped dead in her tracks and looked over in the direction of the bushes. A pair of golden eyes were staring at her, yet they weren't the soft, gorgeous eyes of her lover, Inuyasha. These eyes were piercing into her skin like cold fire. It was Sesshomaru.
Hello everyone! So, how was this chapter? I hope none of you are offended by the tarot cards scene because I have no idea of what tarot cards contain except the death card. Maybe you people (I'm trying not to say "you guys" because you might take it literally and think I'm a sexist or something!) can inform me or teach me a thing or two about tarot cards. Well, I hope you liked the fourth chapter (and all the others, might I add).
DISCLAIMER: I've tried, I've failed, and I still don't own Inuyasha. Miss Minero (Min-ear-oh or min-air-oh, how ever you want to pronounce it) is indeed mine so don't use it without asking me first, OK?