Chapter 6: Protected in the Future?
Inu no neechan – Dog brother
Betsuni – nothing
Okasan – mother
Ofuda – Buddist charm
Inuyasha burst into the hut, startling everyone present. He ran around the hut gathering up things. "Everyone, grab your stuff. We're leaving."
"Leaving?" questioned everyone in the room.
"I'll explain everything when I know Kagome and the baby are safe." Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's backpack and hefted it over his shoulder. "NOW. Let's go, hurry." He helped Kagome into her shoes and coat and quickly pulled her outside. He made a straight shot for the well.
Everyone managed to grab they're stuff fairly quickly and caught up with the determined hanyou in no time. Soon, Miroku, Shippo, Sango, Kirara and Kagome were all standing next tot eh well, all staring inquisitively at Inuyasha.
"We need to get to the future and I may have an idea as to how to get you guys there…Maybe if you all wear something from Kagome's time it will let you pass." Inuyasha dove through Kagome's bag for items that would work. He threw a scarf to Miroku, a hat to Shippo, a couple hair ties to Sango and for Kirara; he threw a blanket to Sango so she could handle the fire cat.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome spoke questioningly to her husband.
He looked at his worried mate then to the others as they finished getting ready. "I'll explain everything once we're on the other side." He looked back to Kagome to reassure her. "I promise." Inuyasha then flung the bag over his shoulder again before addressing everyone. "If everyone is ready, let's go." He picked up Kagome and cradled her as he jumped in the well, letting the familiar bluish light swallow them. They were soon on the other side, in modern day Tokyo. Inuyasha quickly climbed from the well and placed Kagome gently on the ground next to him. They both looked over the edge of the well waiting for their friends. The same blue light radiated from no point in general only to fade away again. "Did you guys make it?" hollered Inuyasha, hoping to hear the familiar voices of their companions.
"Hai, we're all here." Replied Miroku.
"There's a ladder on the wall you can use ok." Shouted Kagome.
Miroku and Sango started climbing while Shippo turned into his big pink balloon and floated up, resulting in getting stuck. Miroku poked him with his staff, causing the pink IFO (Identified Flying Object) to burst and fly around uncontrollably. Ironically, he managed to fly up and out of the well, landing hard and uncomfortably on the well house floor. Miroku and Sango reached the top shortly after Shippo. Sango released Kirara from her cocoon. They all looked to Inuyasha for answers to their hasty departure.
"I'll explain as we walk to the house where it's warm." They all exited the well house and walked through the snow toward the main house. "I confronted Kikyo about attacking Kagome and I accidentally…killed her."
"How did you accidentally kill her?" questioned Miroku after hearing everyone's gasps.
"I meant to knock some snow off a tree onto her, well… the tree followed the snow. But anyways, on my way back I was followed. I caught the spy and found out the creature was a Tori no Ten and her mistress was looking for "the child that defies time." So naturally I brought Kagome home to her time. I wanted you guys here for when I have to go back and try to find this lady, you guys can stay here and watch Kagome, plus I figured she could us the company." They made it to the house and all entered.
"Okasan, I need your help." Kagome hollered to her mother but was greeted by Souta instead.
"Okasan is at the store…OH, Inu no neechan!"
"Souta how would you like to have some room mates?" Kagome smiled to her little brother sweetly. "We ran into some trouble through the well and Miroku and Shippo need somewhere to sleep for a while. I'm sure Sango can sleep on the couch or in mom's room on a cot."
"I don't mind but who's Miroku and Shippo?" questioned Souta as he munched on a bag of chips.
"Oh right, Miroku is a monk and Shippo is a little fox youkai. I think you two will have a lot of fun." Kagome introduced everyone and was delighted when Souta offered to show his room to the kitsune. Both boys ran off upstairs. "Miroku I'm sure you'll get along with my grandpa, maybe you can teach him how to make an ofuda really work." She led everyone down the hall to her grandfather. Soon old man and monk were rambling on about rituals, charms, and religion. "Well, Sango, how about we go up to my room until my mom gets home." She then started for her room followed closely by Sango and Inuyasha.
About an hour later, her mother returned home to find it full of new people. Based on their clothes and tails, there was only one explanation. "KAGOME!" In a flash her daughter was before her, followed by the familiar dog-boy and an unfamiliar girl. They all helped her bring everything into the kitchen as Kagome explained everything very quickly. She stood dumfounded by the story then walked up to her daughter, and twiddled with the ends of her hair. "Your gorgeous hair, good thing your friend showed up when she did. And of course they can stay here, where else could they go?" She winked at Kagome and started to put things away. "By the way Kagome, due to the recent attack, I want you to make a doctors appointment and get the baby checked out. Make sure he or she is ok. Alright?"
Kagome agreed with her mother whole heartedly. After all her mother did for her, she wasn't about to argue with her about anything. Plus the outing would give her a chance to get some things for her friends. Shippo of course would have to stay at home with Souta, but once the fox boy discovered the playstation, she didn't think that was going to be a problem. She then grabbed Sango by the hand and pulled toward the stairs. "Come on Sango, let's get you settled in. Then we can make a list of things to get you guys while were in town tomorrow ok."
"Oi," mumbled Inuyasha as he watched his wife drag the other girl upstairs.
"Inuyasha, how does steak sound for dinner?" asked Kagome's mother before she started to prepare things for dinner.
"Steak!" His face lit up and he started to drool at the prospect of the offered red meat. "Keh!"
She giggled quietly at the dog-boy's response. He tried to act like he didn't care but she had to swat his hand a few times for trying to steal a taste. "Go bother your wife so I can make dinner." She giggled again when he walked out of the kitchen pouting. "Poor puppy." She continued to laugh as she busied herself in the kitchen.
~******~
Miroku and Sango sat quietly outside the doctor's office as they waited for their friends. Sango eyed the monk next to her cautiously, while he eyed all the women walking around the clinic.
"Remember what Kagome said about women of her time?" asked Sango as she gave Miroku a menacing glare.
He twitched nervously and gave a fake smile, then sighed. "Hai. Not to ask women if they'll bear my child because I could get into serious trouble in her time." He saw Sango nod in approval and he emitted another loud sigh.
~*~
Meanwhile…
Kagome lay on the nurses table with her belly exposed to the world, well to the doctor anyway, but to Kagome it felt like the world.
Inuyasha on the other hands was seated next to her. He was covering his nose and trying to stay cool in the doctor's office.
"What's wrong with your husband?" asked the doctor as she put her gloves on.
"He has a very sensitive nose and the medical smell is getting to him." Kagome reached over and took his hand in hers then whispered to him. "It will be ok."
He relaxed a bit at seeing her smile, but he became agitated by the doctor's next question.
"So what happened to make you worried about your baby?" asked the doctor as she pulled a machine over to the table.
"Well…His ex-girlfriend tried to kill me last night but she only managed to cut my hair before my friend showed up and stopped her."
The doctor flipped a few switches and continued with her questions. "Did you report her to the police?"
"I…uh, didn't get a chance to, she was in an accident as she was running away." 'That reason will have to do for now.'
"You're lucky it was only your hair. Now, let's have a look at your baby……" She started to move a doorknob like device over Kagome's belly. "Wow, that's a very strong –"
*BOOM*POOMPH*
Everyone in the room jumped back as the monitor exploded. Smoke rose up from the back and the screen made a sizzling noise.
"What the hell?" yelled Inuyasha.
"I don't think that was supposed to happen."
"No it wasn't. That's never happened before…Let me go get another machine." She wheeled the broken computer out of the room and returned with a fresh one. "Ok, shall we try this again," She motioned for Kagome to relax on the table again. She repeated the same procedure with the knob thing. "Yep, your child has a very strong and healthy heartbeat. It looks like everything is-"
*BOOM*POOMPH*
"NOT AGAIN!" The doctor started to check the wiring and outlets. "I don't get it. Why would two perfectly good monitors explode like that…Well I can tell you the baby is ok and healthy…from what I saw anyway. Let's reschedule for some other time ok."
"Oh ok no problem." Kagome situated herself and readied to leave. "Doctor, you don't suppose the baby has some kind of power that ruined the machines do you?"
"If this was ancient times, it could be a possibility but not in the year 2000. Creatures from feudal Japan don't exist anymore so you don't have anything to worry about. Well take it easy and avoid any more angry ex-girlfriends ok." She waved at the girl and her husband then went back to examineing the machine. "The baby having powers, funny!"
~***~
Later that day…
A disguised hanyou and a newly dressed monk hobbled down the street, both loaded with boxes and bags.
"Hey Inuyasha, when did we become pack mules?"
"When we decided to come along with them."
"Oh, remind me not to do this again."
"You get use to it. This is my forth time shopping and I've learned no matter what it is, we always end up carrying it home."
"What are you two complaining about?" asked Kagome when she slowed to walk next to them.
"Betsuni." Was all Inuyasha had to say.
"Baka." Kagome put on a pouting face, which got a giggle out of Sango.
"There are so many people. Is it always like this here?" questioned Sango as she looked around the giant city.
"Unfortunately ya it is. Everyone's always in a hurry here." Kagome sighed out of frustration. Loud shouts and screams were heard from somewhere down the street. She looked around for the source of the commotion. She saw about 5 guys running down the street toward them, pushing and running over people as they charged.
"Kagome, what's going on?" asked Inuyasha, who was trying to look around the boxes he carried. Several loud shrills echoed over the town.
"I'm not sure. It looks like some criminals are trying to escape the police." Kagome told them while looking down the road for the cop cars. Suddenly she was pushed from behind. She stumbled forward into the street and fell on her hands and knees. Kagome realized she was sitting in the middle of the road and moved quickly to get out of it, but not quick enough. As soon as she was standing again she glanced up to see a truck headed straight for her and fast. Though she knew it would do no good, instinctively she put her arms up in a defensive manner and waited for the quickly approaching truck to connect with her body.
"KAGOMEEE!!"
*CRASH*CLANK*
~*~
Inu no neechan – Dog brother
Betsuni – nothing
Okasan – mother
Ofuda – Buddist charm
Inuyasha burst into the hut, startling everyone present. He ran around the hut gathering up things. "Everyone, grab your stuff. We're leaving."
"Leaving?" questioned everyone in the room.
"I'll explain everything when I know Kagome and the baby are safe." Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's backpack and hefted it over his shoulder. "NOW. Let's go, hurry." He helped Kagome into her shoes and coat and quickly pulled her outside. He made a straight shot for the well.
Everyone managed to grab they're stuff fairly quickly and caught up with the determined hanyou in no time. Soon, Miroku, Shippo, Sango, Kirara and Kagome were all standing next tot eh well, all staring inquisitively at Inuyasha.
"We need to get to the future and I may have an idea as to how to get you guys there…Maybe if you all wear something from Kagome's time it will let you pass." Inuyasha dove through Kagome's bag for items that would work. He threw a scarf to Miroku, a hat to Shippo, a couple hair ties to Sango and for Kirara; he threw a blanket to Sango so she could handle the fire cat.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome spoke questioningly to her husband.
He looked at his worried mate then to the others as they finished getting ready. "I'll explain everything once we're on the other side." He looked back to Kagome to reassure her. "I promise." Inuyasha then flung the bag over his shoulder again before addressing everyone. "If everyone is ready, let's go." He picked up Kagome and cradled her as he jumped in the well, letting the familiar bluish light swallow them. They were soon on the other side, in modern day Tokyo. Inuyasha quickly climbed from the well and placed Kagome gently on the ground next to him. They both looked over the edge of the well waiting for their friends. The same blue light radiated from no point in general only to fade away again. "Did you guys make it?" hollered Inuyasha, hoping to hear the familiar voices of their companions.
"Hai, we're all here." Replied Miroku.
"There's a ladder on the wall you can use ok." Shouted Kagome.
Miroku and Sango started climbing while Shippo turned into his big pink balloon and floated up, resulting in getting stuck. Miroku poked him with his staff, causing the pink IFO (Identified Flying Object) to burst and fly around uncontrollably. Ironically, he managed to fly up and out of the well, landing hard and uncomfortably on the well house floor. Miroku and Sango reached the top shortly after Shippo. Sango released Kirara from her cocoon. They all looked to Inuyasha for answers to their hasty departure.
"I'll explain as we walk to the house where it's warm." They all exited the well house and walked through the snow toward the main house. "I confronted Kikyo about attacking Kagome and I accidentally…killed her."
"How did you accidentally kill her?" questioned Miroku after hearing everyone's gasps.
"I meant to knock some snow off a tree onto her, well… the tree followed the snow. But anyways, on my way back I was followed. I caught the spy and found out the creature was a Tori no Ten and her mistress was looking for "the child that defies time." So naturally I brought Kagome home to her time. I wanted you guys here for when I have to go back and try to find this lady, you guys can stay here and watch Kagome, plus I figured she could us the company." They made it to the house and all entered.
"Okasan, I need your help." Kagome hollered to her mother but was greeted by Souta instead.
"Okasan is at the store…OH, Inu no neechan!"
"Souta how would you like to have some room mates?" Kagome smiled to her little brother sweetly. "We ran into some trouble through the well and Miroku and Shippo need somewhere to sleep for a while. I'm sure Sango can sleep on the couch or in mom's room on a cot."
"I don't mind but who's Miroku and Shippo?" questioned Souta as he munched on a bag of chips.
"Oh right, Miroku is a monk and Shippo is a little fox youkai. I think you two will have a lot of fun." Kagome introduced everyone and was delighted when Souta offered to show his room to the kitsune. Both boys ran off upstairs. "Miroku I'm sure you'll get along with my grandpa, maybe you can teach him how to make an ofuda really work." She led everyone down the hall to her grandfather. Soon old man and monk were rambling on about rituals, charms, and religion. "Well, Sango, how about we go up to my room until my mom gets home." She then started for her room followed closely by Sango and Inuyasha.
About an hour later, her mother returned home to find it full of new people. Based on their clothes and tails, there was only one explanation. "KAGOME!" In a flash her daughter was before her, followed by the familiar dog-boy and an unfamiliar girl. They all helped her bring everything into the kitchen as Kagome explained everything very quickly. She stood dumfounded by the story then walked up to her daughter, and twiddled with the ends of her hair. "Your gorgeous hair, good thing your friend showed up when she did. And of course they can stay here, where else could they go?" She winked at Kagome and started to put things away. "By the way Kagome, due to the recent attack, I want you to make a doctors appointment and get the baby checked out. Make sure he or she is ok. Alright?"
Kagome agreed with her mother whole heartedly. After all her mother did for her, she wasn't about to argue with her about anything. Plus the outing would give her a chance to get some things for her friends. Shippo of course would have to stay at home with Souta, but once the fox boy discovered the playstation, she didn't think that was going to be a problem. She then grabbed Sango by the hand and pulled toward the stairs. "Come on Sango, let's get you settled in. Then we can make a list of things to get you guys while were in town tomorrow ok."
"Oi," mumbled Inuyasha as he watched his wife drag the other girl upstairs.
"Inuyasha, how does steak sound for dinner?" asked Kagome's mother before she started to prepare things for dinner.
"Steak!" His face lit up and he started to drool at the prospect of the offered red meat. "Keh!"
She giggled quietly at the dog-boy's response. He tried to act like he didn't care but she had to swat his hand a few times for trying to steal a taste. "Go bother your wife so I can make dinner." She giggled again when he walked out of the kitchen pouting. "Poor puppy." She continued to laugh as she busied herself in the kitchen.
~******~
Miroku and Sango sat quietly outside the doctor's office as they waited for their friends. Sango eyed the monk next to her cautiously, while he eyed all the women walking around the clinic.
"Remember what Kagome said about women of her time?" asked Sango as she gave Miroku a menacing glare.
He twitched nervously and gave a fake smile, then sighed. "Hai. Not to ask women if they'll bear my child because I could get into serious trouble in her time." He saw Sango nod in approval and he emitted another loud sigh.
~*~
Meanwhile…
Kagome lay on the nurses table with her belly exposed to the world, well to the doctor anyway, but to Kagome it felt like the world.
Inuyasha on the other hands was seated next to her. He was covering his nose and trying to stay cool in the doctor's office.
"What's wrong with your husband?" asked the doctor as she put her gloves on.
"He has a very sensitive nose and the medical smell is getting to him." Kagome reached over and took his hand in hers then whispered to him. "It will be ok."
He relaxed a bit at seeing her smile, but he became agitated by the doctor's next question.
"So what happened to make you worried about your baby?" asked the doctor as she pulled a machine over to the table.
"Well…His ex-girlfriend tried to kill me last night but she only managed to cut my hair before my friend showed up and stopped her."
The doctor flipped a few switches and continued with her questions. "Did you report her to the police?"
"I…uh, didn't get a chance to, she was in an accident as she was running away." 'That reason will have to do for now.'
"You're lucky it was only your hair. Now, let's have a look at your baby……" She started to move a doorknob like device over Kagome's belly. "Wow, that's a very strong –"
*BOOM*POOMPH*
Everyone in the room jumped back as the monitor exploded. Smoke rose up from the back and the screen made a sizzling noise.
"What the hell?" yelled Inuyasha.
"I don't think that was supposed to happen."
"No it wasn't. That's never happened before…Let me go get another machine." She wheeled the broken computer out of the room and returned with a fresh one. "Ok, shall we try this again," She motioned for Kagome to relax on the table again. She repeated the same procedure with the knob thing. "Yep, your child has a very strong and healthy heartbeat. It looks like everything is-"
*BOOM*POOMPH*
"NOT AGAIN!" The doctor started to check the wiring and outlets. "I don't get it. Why would two perfectly good monitors explode like that…Well I can tell you the baby is ok and healthy…from what I saw anyway. Let's reschedule for some other time ok."
"Oh ok no problem." Kagome situated herself and readied to leave. "Doctor, you don't suppose the baby has some kind of power that ruined the machines do you?"
"If this was ancient times, it could be a possibility but not in the year 2000. Creatures from feudal Japan don't exist anymore so you don't have anything to worry about. Well take it easy and avoid any more angry ex-girlfriends ok." She waved at the girl and her husband then went back to examineing the machine. "The baby having powers, funny!"
~***~
Later that day…
A disguised hanyou and a newly dressed monk hobbled down the street, both loaded with boxes and bags.
"Hey Inuyasha, when did we become pack mules?"
"When we decided to come along with them."
"Oh, remind me not to do this again."
"You get use to it. This is my forth time shopping and I've learned no matter what it is, we always end up carrying it home."
"What are you two complaining about?" asked Kagome when she slowed to walk next to them.
"Betsuni." Was all Inuyasha had to say.
"Baka." Kagome put on a pouting face, which got a giggle out of Sango.
"There are so many people. Is it always like this here?" questioned Sango as she looked around the giant city.
"Unfortunately ya it is. Everyone's always in a hurry here." Kagome sighed out of frustration. Loud shouts and screams were heard from somewhere down the street. She looked around for the source of the commotion. She saw about 5 guys running down the street toward them, pushing and running over people as they charged.
"Kagome, what's going on?" asked Inuyasha, who was trying to look around the boxes he carried. Several loud shrills echoed over the town.
"I'm not sure. It looks like some criminals are trying to escape the police." Kagome told them while looking down the road for the cop cars. Suddenly she was pushed from behind. She stumbled forward into the street and fell on her hands and knees. Kagome realized she was sitting in the middle of the road and moved quickly to get out of it, but not quick enough. As soon as she was standing again she glanced up to see a truck headed straight for her and fast. Though she knew it would do no good, instinctively she put her arms up in a defensive manner and waited for the quickly approaching truck to connect with her body.
"KAGOMEEE!!"
*CRASH*CLANK*
~*~