Is that enough to open your eyes? I'm getting bored here.
'Oh so sad for you. Sarcasm not appreciated.'
Are you going to answer me or what?
'You made your point already. In light of all that, you expect me to give in right away and merge with you?'
Duh; I gave you the facts you wanted! Now you know I won't fuck up your life. What more is there??
'I conceded that you're right - we do need to merge...but I want to get used to the idea first. Plus, you heard midoriko...we can't be at odds or we'll never be one. I don't want to hesitate when this happens so let me get used to the idea and -"
You had PLENTY of time to do that! Why the fuck are you still hesitating?!
'Idiot. Midoriko said if Kikyou and Kagome merged they could only if Kikyou held no hatred for Kagome and allowed it. Can you fathom the problems if we don't get along and combine?? Two minds still in one body and no way to undue it to try again. There isn't enough magic or know-how to separate the souls again. I'm not stalling, I'm being careful.'
...You COULD be stalling...
'Please. Plus I want you to know this world beforehand so you don't screw something up on me.'
That's what your memories are for.
'Actually doing is different than seeing. I bet just because you've seen farmers work their fields in passing, you know exactly how to till a plot?'
I can look at everything as far back as you sucking your mother's teat if need be. I have access to every memory, whether you remember it or not. How are you going to teach me something I can already study?
'You watch, listen, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Consider yourself a foreigner in need of some serious explaining.'
I still say you're trying to milk the separation.
'Do this and when I feel things are okay we can get the process started...I promise.'
You already broke one promise - how do I know I can trust you?
'You take the same leap of faith I am in you. I swear on hisobosan's grave I won't do this to be spiteful or extend the issue.'
...Agreed.
Two weeks ago. If he would've known Inuyasha was going to act like a child at that 'why' stage, he would've gave it more thought.
Questions came up half a dozen at a time and Inuyasha was not taking general explanations. They sometimes argued on points of things until he played peacemaker and made the same 'difference in area and era' comment.
He had to admit, Inuyasha like this was refreshing. He didn't have to worry too much about death threats anymore and anger lessened - even during their disagreements. Inuyasha was making a conscious effort to get along and know his world. He wondered how much of it was genuine and not pushing the timeframe forward. A quick scan revealed a little, but was way less than before.
He could get used to this whole politeness thing.
A part wanted to befriend the other half of his psyche. If he had to do this - no way did he want a separate voice in his head the rest of his life! - he wanted it perfect. If not friends, at least considerable to each other. He couldn't exactly make friends with himself, but he did want to do as the shikon said.
It was getting to the point of acceptance at all questions and even trying to prove his point was fun. If he let down his guard and stop pushing the hanyou away, he figured things might get better.
Everything was practically normal. From being woken by that coarse voice in the morning, throwing good-natured insults through the day, seeing his hanyou visage reflected only at him, answering all questions, and acting as transport in the meantime. He didn't mind 'carrying' Inuyasha everywhere in the city - at times he almost felt like he was seeing everything for the first time and it was interesting.
His will was bending and he knew it, but let it happen. He was considering letting Inuyasha have some control, but was too scared at maybe losing it entirely. He would keep it until his heart decided it was the right time to let go.
He sighed and looked to the ground, shivering a little at the chill. Still so torn, but better off than the start. Part of him wanted to call Kalie and talk about this, but the wonder of asking everybody for help ate at him.
Was he leeching off everyone like he figured? Fingers absently grabbed a free lock and twirled. 'Seems kinda harsh to say THAT. I'm just overly used to looking for help. After all, that's one of the many things that differ with time and distance. Now my life isn't in danger if I say something close to my heart, nor will it be held against me in battle. It's about time I take some responsibility and act like a man though.'
Asking Inuyasha about forgotten memories and having them play showed he was as immature as a kid. The sibling rivalry with Jayden, behavior with his friends, lack of any kind of future, and doing little around the house. Sad really...
Did his parents think he was a bad son because of that? They loved him unconditionally, but they must be wishing he did something more for his future. It was easy to put off the rest of his life when practically being taken care of.
'No more. I'm an adult and they shouldn't take the brunt of my laziness.' He stood and opened the patio doors, stopping just on the other side to look around. He took in both parts, heading for the traditional room. He stopped in the doorway and stared, ears buzzing at the quiet. He leaned on the arch, feeling sadly nostalgic and wistful. He wandered from every room, stopping longer in his great grandparents' room. Brown lingered on the side hisobosan always rested on.
He missed her and the calm she radiated. If there was anyone to ask for wisdom on this, it was hisobosan. 'Am I really doing the right thing?' Silence answered and his shoulders slumped. 'Hisobosan...'
He turned away, feeling someone would see, even if they were all gone. His duty to make lunch was done and all left to do was contemplate his issue. He didn't feel like much work, but wasn't a total loaf and decided to put in a few hours. Everyone understood because he loved hisobosan as much as they did, but they went to work to get rid of stress and built up emotions.
He wanted it that way actually...he hadn't said anything since day one and it would only be awkward to be resolving this and have them notice his discomfort. It seemed odd to deal with this around them and he feared what they would think if he kept this big an issue secret now that it was almost finished.
He headed to the basement, feeling a little restless. He stared at the weapons rack, slowly pulling a Sai out. He twirled it a few times, a form coming to mind.
What are you doing?
He gripped the Sai before it could fall and thrust it out. 'Practicing.'
What is that?
He blinked and stared at the weapon. 'You've never seen one of these?'
It was a simple design. One vertical for jabbing and a curved horizontal for grip and defense. There was no thread to take away from the silver gleam. It was beautiful in a deadly way.
Nope.
He smiled and grabbed a second, twirling both in his fingers; feeling like a show-off. 'They're quite handy and interesting to use. This particular kind is called manji sai because of the S-shaped guard.' He fisted both and went into a fighting stance, than a succession of general kick and punch moves. 'Not as complex as nunchaku, but they work.'
I've only used Tessaiga. Sango had a few blades and Hiraikotsu.
'I know.' He stopped and stared, giving Inuyasha a good view. 'Along with Kohaku's sickle, you can make a weapon out of anything.'
It seems to handle well...
The Sai went back before he exited the basement. 'Yea they're fun, but I know something I'd rather practice with more.' He left Inuyasha to wonder and headed for the dojo. He slipped inside and leaned against the wall.
Eyeing the case Tessaiga was in.
Brown shifted outside, highly wary. He was lucky Jayden didn't say anything the first time and he'd be an idiot if he dare try again.
The shoji was shut and a short staff angled in the track to keep everyone out. He was excited to the point of giddiness as he hurried over and pulled the case out.
"So I'm an idiot." He quipped, eyes lighting on the rusted katana. His nose wrinkled as he inspected it, sure not to get blood on it this time.
'Man is this thing in need of sharpening.'
I know. It looked like that when I got it.
He set the sheath down and headed to the middle of the room. Every nerve was itching to swing it like the first time, but he plopped down and peered at it, studying every part. The sword given to Souta so long ago and now made its way back to him. It was well taken care of - that was told by polish desperately trying to improve the look.
He found it odd that out of all the swords he held, this was the one Inuyasha once owned. Did Tessaiga want to come back to him? Was it fate? Maybe the shikon planned it?
'Who knows... probably just dumb luck.'
He felt good holding Inuyasha's - his - sword again. The grip made him feel complete, even if it would sleep forever. Tessaiga would never transform as long as he was human.
Not even merging would change that...so he hoped.
He didn't want the looks to change like Kalie's did. He was fine with having the human face. Any hanyou feature he didn't want. In a time of youkai and kami was fine, but that was over six hundred years ago. 'Shit, IF Sesshoumaru is alive; he'd be an old man almost!'
That would be a sight to see if that bastard was even in Japan.
He grinned at Inuyasha's amusement and cockiness and surpassing his older brother. 'You think I WILL look like you?' He queried, tapping a finger on the floor from nerves. 'It won't help us, but Kagome changed Kalie's look...'
She looks like the soul. Kagome must not've liked the 'new' her and changed it, but I really don't care. I don't put stock in my appearance, but that doesn't matter anyway. We have three forms and you're one of them.
'Yea, but my reflection is you and you're hanyou in my head.'
I'm memories of the past - you're the body of the wish. I couldn't change at will, so the shikon separated my blood so I could be born human without the other forms. But she left the mind - something I had as both hanyou and human.
'I GUESS it makes sense...'
Of course it does; you don't get to be right about EVERYTHING.
He smirked and stared at Tessaiga. He was silent for a long time, resolve slowly rising as the sun crawled. He couldn't hide anymore and was getting tired of the wait as well. It was kind of fun to have Inuyasha around, but he did swear he would end things.
The hilt hovered inches in front of his face. He mentally asked it for the strength to get through this and explain himself out if the need arose. With a deep sigh, brown closed as he turned inward. 'Oi.'
What?
'So...how do we do this?'
There was almost a sense of shock, followed by minute embarrassment. I...have no clue. What happened with Kagome?
He thought back to the times Kalie acted weird to when his problems began. 'She...well there was this time in the hospital when the doctors thought she was in a coma. She slept almost half the day before she awoke.'
"Tsuini, koko...da..."
He didn't question when she said that, but wondered about it. Was she aware of falling asleep, or tried to wake? He had no clue then, but with such different behavior when her eyes opened, he knew. 'That has to be what she did. After all, you and I can only make contact on the dream plane anyway.'
Except you take forever to fall asleep. I can knock you out faster if you want.
His head shook. He stood and made way for the case, not wanting to be caught with the sword and no way of defending himself. 'You've been patient with me enough; grant me a few more minutes.' He locked everything away and shifted against a corner. He had no clue how long this would take and prayed it was short enough to be brushed off.
Flames everywhere. He could feel heat, but the arms around him and steady heartbeat kept him from feeling anxious. He trusted the one holding him wouldn't put them both in harm's way.
I want you to flee and make sure you're not seen. Keep the fire rat on you and give it to him when he can wear it.
But...what will you do?? Come with me.
Takemaru will not let either of us go, so I will face him here.
Then I will make sure he grows up strong.
For a brief moment he bothered open his eyes - feeling the center of attention. He first spotted sad, gentle brown framed in black before locking eyes with fierce gold surrounded by white. He blinked a few times before gold looked away and his eyes closed to sleep again.
You will do as I say and leave. But, grant me one favor.
Anything.
From now on, let my son forever be known as Inuyasha.
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He was cold and didn't like it. He tried to move closer to the warmth holding him, giving a meek cry when that was hard. His eyes peeked open and landed on gentle, green eyes and he stared in fascination at the color.
"Jayden, come and meet your baby brother."
"Ew...why does he look all wrinkly?"
"Now Jayden, be nice. He's had a big day."
There was a face peering at him and he was scared, but calmed somewhat at curiosity in those large eyes.
"What's his name?"
"Inaki. Yamoi Inaki."
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He was running. There was knowledge if he didn't, that would be it. He HAD to run, it was of utmost importance he find someplace safe and hide.
He had to hide!
Dark forest greeted his vision in every angle. There was a mass of trees, grass, and dirt. There were a few hills, but nothing seemed promising to skirt around and stick his body into.
He could outsmart those chasing him. They were stupid, but hungry. That was simple to fool - he was there enough to know the mindset. He couldn't fight though, he wasn't strong enough. Those behind him were stupid, but big - bigger than he would ever be.
If only things hadn't changed! If only he still had the protection from the courts! If only...SHE hadn't died... He might've been shunned, hidden from prying eyes, and verbally scorned, but he would've been safe. Although precarious, it was better than this.
Anything was better than this hell.
He darted right and poured speed on. His arms flung at the sides as he dared angle forward for momentum. It was a gamble - if he misstepped once...didn't see a rock coming...he was done. But he often ran this way and knew it worked, and it would get him space from those with legs twice the size of his height.
He wanted to tear them apart - be the hunter for once - but had many years wait before being bigger to change the roles. He could get stronger, but that came with time.
The only thing he could do now was turn and run.
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"Musuko...it's time for lunch."
"Hai okaasan!" Chubby hands released the toy, letting it flop to the ground as a mini stampede sounded over carpet. A loud inhale sounded...an appreciative hum after. "Ah nikumanjuu!"
"Sit musuko and I'll bring your lunch to you."
"Hai!" The tiny body plopped down on his zabuton, shifting to get comfortable and antsy to have his mother's fine cooking. She was the best cook he knew, even if he didn't know anyone that cooked outside his family. Still, obaasan didn't beat his mother and he loved his obaasan just as much.
The eagerness to bite into the gooey covering caused a burnt mouth and hand. It took longer for his fingers to feel the heat, as his tongue was more sensitive. "Atsui yo!"
In mere seconds, a cold glass was against his lips, water poured in. "Keep that there for a second musuko and hold it. It'll help your fingers."
He nodded in his misery, putting his mouth against the rim and sticking his tongue against it. "Arregaou okaahan..." He mumbled.
A kiss went to the top of the raven mop. "Don't stumble over your words honey. And next time be more careful okay?"
He nodded and leaned in as much as possible with the glass still against his face to accept a kiss on the cheek.
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The ball tossed a few times to each hand before the man gave it a wayward throw into a section of the garden. He mentally wondered why the man threw it from the circle and ran after to catch it. He followed it over a bridge and was thankful it didn't drop in the stream, as he didn't want to get clothes wet. He snatched the object from its rolling walk and, feeling proud of himself, turned to hold it up to the group.
Only then did he notice they all turned in silent ignorance and were already walking off to a different area.
He was too confused at why they wanted to stop such entertainment and didn't follow to give the ball back in case someone would want it later. His ears perked up at the words they muttered to one another, brow furrowing at one that didn't quite make his building vocabulary.
The wind shifted and a heavenly smell of expensive perfume caught his nose and he whipped to it. He dropped the ball and ran to her; arms extended for a hug and lightly clutched the folds of her robes.
Hahaue! Hanyou wa nani?
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"You have funny eyes."
"Yea...you look weird."
He stiffened, pouting and feeling angry. "I do not!"
"You do too! They're yellow aren't they? That's not an eye color."
"Okaasan says they're hazel...whatever THAT is." He shrugged and plopped down, rubbing an arm. The talk with his mother was still fresh in his mind and he tried to be strong. Even if older kids intimidated him quite a bit. "What're you doing?"
"Building a sand castle. Wanna help? I want it done before the bell rings and Rob is too slow."
"I am not! You're just too picky Kelah."
"That's not my name - you got it wrong!"
He brightened and grabbed a shovel, letting the two bicker. "Sure!"
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Did that happen to you too, Inuyasha?
What.
I mean... Were you bullied and stuff?
Bah, you idiot. If that happened to me, I wouldn't keep quiet about it.
Ah... That's true.
Because I wasn't either...
Eh?
I wasn't a youkai. I wasn't human. I couldn't go with either. That's why I thought I could only have a home if I seized it by force... And so I lived like that, and when I realized I was all alone it was the only way that I knew how.
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"Kalie...I... I comprehended something very important about myself AND you that day at the beach. I never told you, but now that you're asking, I will. I almost lost you and I realized how much I liked being around you. I like hanging out with you and being with you, even if we don't do a thing. If you left me, by death or not, I wouldn't be able to handle that. A lot of people where I live know that I'm searching for that one person to be with. It's like my personal obsession verging on the borderline of annoyance. I've gone through so many girlfriends – you know this – because of that reason. But I knew I found the one I wanted when I knew I almost lost you."
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While on the other side...I was thinking a lot. About you Inuyasha, and Kikyou, and...about me...
Kagome... I...
I know. Because I understand your feelings...I thought I couldn't stay here in the Sengoku Jidai anymore.
Kagome...until I met you, I couldn't trust anybody. But you cried for my sake. You were always by my side, for me. I enjoy it when you're here - I feel at ease. However...I mustn't laugh and enjoy things. Kikyou... I have to...risk my life for Kikyou in return.
Yes...I can't compete with Kikyou. After all, because I am alive. Kikyou and I are totally different. I'm apparently Kikyou's reincarnation also...I am not Kikyou. My heart is my heart. But you know, there is just one thing about Kikyou's feelings that I understand. Like me...I want to see you again Inuyasha. Somehow, when I thought 'aren't both Kikyou and my feelings the same?', I felt a bit better. So I thought 'aren't our feelings of wanting to see you the same?' That's why I gathered my courage and came to see you. Inuyasha...Let me ask just one thing.
Eh...
May I be with you?
You'll...be here for me?
Yes...
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"I'll never be able to say it to his face, will I? I may be stronger now, but I'll still be a coward. I just...can't tell him... Why can't I? I'm not who I was...so it should be easy, ne? I have to tell him sooner or later - he deserves to know."
"...Know...what?" He muttered.
I thought you were asleep!"
"Dozing. Your talking jolted me to full consciousness."
"You...weren't supposed to hear that..."
"Why not? It was about me wasn't it? So...are you going to tell me what you were thinking, or do I have to drag it out of you?"
"I - I can't...it's too embarrassing... And I wouldn't want to put you in any kind of position to answer me."
"I thought we were past the embarrassment stage with me. And you wouldn't put me in anything I wouldn't let myself get put in, so out with it."
"You're so mean..."
"So you say. Don't make me tickle you."
"You never let me answer at the time I want, you know that? You're always pushing me to do, do, do!"
"Well it's the only way to get you to do something."
"Did it ever occur to you that if I wanted to do something I WOULD? Or do it on my own time at least?"
"If I waited for you to do everything on your own pace I'd be sixty. And who says you'd do something if never prodded?"
"You assume too much! Sheesh, how I ever fell in love with such a person is beyond me!" His retort froze, eyes slowly widening. Her anger came to an abrupt stop and she soon matched his shocked gaze. "I - well I...I was going to say it...a little nicer..."
"You seriously love me?" He breathed.
"I...yes. I loved you for a while now. But I was too much of a coward to tell you without forcing you to respond back. I don't want you to say anything just for my benefit."
"I told you, you were the one I wanted, but that didn't say anything. It just meant in no way was I going to lose you. It didn't convey depth of anything. I realized something else when you were done from surgery...and that's how much I love you too. You're stuck with me now, you hear me Kalie? You're going to have to fight tooth and nail to get me to leave you."
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Why'd she have to die and leave me alone??
"Why do I feel like I'm not myself?"
I hate being weak! I can't survive like this!
"Okaasan says that's funny. After all, I look like my parents and a lot like nee-chan...I'm pretty normal."
Why can't they accept me like I am? None of this is my fault!
"They all think my hair is funny because it's so long. But I like it the way it is. All of my family has long hair, even hisobosan. There's nothing to be ashamed of."
To be stronger...to be the hunter instead... I bet they'd all change their tune at that one...
"Man I can't believe how the girls flock to me! I think I'm pissing the others off when we're all together because they don't get as much attention."
It's so easy now. Humans scare way too easily...weak little humans. They have every right for being afraid...if they're scared they'll fear me instead of hate me.
"I can't be with this girl. I feel sorry for her because I know she likes me, but I just don't feel right with her."
Damn youkai - still not strong enough! I need to get more power to beat them and show them I'm not someone to screw with.
"I hate being alone. It's like a rash I can't get rid of. Why do I even bother though? Every girl I go out with just doesn't seem to have the qualities something inside me is searching for."
Shikon no tama?
"Can't believe high school is over. Now there's nothing left but college. Except that doesn't seem as important as everyone is making it to be. Should I bother?"
Kikyou...for you, I would be anything you wanted of me. You're the first friend I've ever had in my life...
"Man I feel like I'm wasting my life away! Work and sleep and that's all there is. I know I need to do something, but I can't put my finger on it."
She betrayed me! How dare she! A lie, it was all a lie! I'll show everyone what happens when they mess with Inuyasha! Feel my pain and wrath puny humans!
"Who is THAT??"
Kagome...she's not scared of me? How? She smells and looks almost exactly like Kikyou, but she's not. She's - she's almost better than Kikyou in a way... But I can't lose my guard around her or she'll use those fucking beads again.
"She looks so familiar...like I've seen her before. Something inside me needs to talk to her - I need to tell her my name!"
Suman Kagome...I need to clear everything up with Kikyou before I can think of you. I know you're angry with me, but give me time.
"Open up to me...please. Don't shove yourself in the darkness of your mind. I want to know you, what makes you tick. You're so interesting to me and I don't know why..."
Why?? Why her?? She was so alive! Why did Naraku take them both?? The gods are too cruel!
"I can't believe how well we get along. Even long distance like this doesn't make a dent in my mind. I always feel like I need to be near her."
Make a wish...why bother? It won't bring back Kagome.
"I love her. My first love! I won't let her leave me anymore. I'm not going to let her ignore me or keep me from what's going on in her head. From now on, I want to stay with her."
Kagome...I wish I could've spent my life with you. I wish I could've told you those words. I only wanted you - only you. I never wanted things to end...I never wanted you to die on me. There has to be a way! I don't want this to be all there is.
"I want to be with you!"
His eyes fluttered open and all he saw was black. A hand came up and anxiously pressed against them, fearing he was blind as a result. He stood and leaned against the wall he huddled against for what seemed forever and his muscles let him know it.
Images started coming to life the longer he peered at dark and was relieved to find it merely night. Now he wondered how long he was asleep. He had no watch on and there was none in the dojo. He strode for the doors with newly possessed grace, knowing he had to go outside sometime, and stopped at spotting a small hole in shoji.
He mildly glowered at that and looked around. Had vandals gotten in? The stick was still against the door, but it someone made that hole to dislodge it. He did a pretty good job at wedging it in place so he could be along, but it seems someone wanted to change that.
It had to be someone from his family - Jayden he assumed. She was the only one brazen enough to break something not hers. He must've been out longer than figured if she tried to come in and see if he was here. She must've known he was by trying to open the door.
His head shook at it all, resolved to let it go. He felt a little detached right now with all of Inuyasha's memories and emotions now his and swimming amongst his. It was hard to find his own to know what he felt.
A hard yank released the block and he slid the door open, slipping into his sandals. He found the moon high in the sky and knew it had to be midnight. He was out all afternoon for sure - definitely past dinner.
To accentuate the point, his stomach clenched and growled to be appeased.
Brown rolled as he strode for the back door, glad to find it unlocked. He had no keys since he was on the property the whole time, but the family locked their doors at night and he would've had to find a window to crawl through.
There would be no more of that from now on.
The door was oddly unlocked. He knew something was going on - unless everyone was waiting for him again - and crept inside. He spied the stove clock and found it only ten. That was a little surprising, but not a bad thing as he had time to sit and think of what occurred.
As he pulled the door open to the fridge, a faint step reached his ears and he whipped to the sound. The door was left open as he tried to see in the dark - almost wishing to be hanyou right now - and find out who it was. Was it one of his family or did someone actually break in??
A familiar scent of perfume reached his nose and he relaxed. He slowly closed the door and gave full attention to the figure in the archway to the traditional room. "Musuko...you came back."
He looked away, jaw setting as guilt flooded. "I - I never left."
Kristine stopped in front and looked up to her son, a hand resting on his cheek. Green and brown locked, poorly looking at each other in the dark. "Omo-kun and musume said you locked yourself in the dojo. Omo-kun says you were huddled up in a corner and didn't answer him when he called through the slats." The hand moved to his forehead to check for a fever. "Why didn't you answer? We were so worried something was wrong with you... What happened to you this time musuko?"
He reached up and gently grasped her wrist, pulling the hand away. "I know I stressed you all. For the past two months all I've done is be a burden. I had so much going on inside my head that I can't begin to explain. It's too complicated and past the point of unknown that none of you would believe me. All I can say is it's finally over and you have nothing to worry about with me anymore. I won't make you concerned like you have been. I promise."
The older woman stepped forward and tenderly wound arms around torso and rested her cheek to his chest. He looked to the top of her head and copied her, feeling love for his mother. 'Ofukuro...'
After a few minutes, Kristine pulled away and smiled at him. "You were in that room for many hours - you must be hungry. Sit and I'll get you something to eat."
Tender brown stared before he found the urge to move his feet and sit at his zabuton. He stared at the near black wood until a light clicked on. He easily recognized the stove's glow and listened to his mother putter around, feeling content to listen instead of watch.
There didn't seem to be much in the way of changes except he felt a need to be more serious than before. There would be no more childhood bickering with Jayden and as soon as it was light outside he was going to do what he wanted to set out and do right now.
He wanted to see Kagome.
His body ached to hold her again, his eyes yearned to look at her features, and he had to tell her what happened. He felt a need to confess so much, to say the things Inuyasha never got to say. He needed to make her understand she had no worries in him anymore...that she could trust him.
"Hai kore." He jerked to attention and blinked at the steaming plate now before him. He looked up to his mother as she reached down and gradually ran a hand through his head. "Wait a second and I'll get you some chopsticks and tea."
His mouth opened and closed but he couldn't say anything. Inaki was used to this treatment - kinda - from his mother, but Inuyasha never got this, let alone ALLOWED it. This was new and he sat in minute embarrassment at being attended to like this. His face warmed as his mother handed his utensils and set down a holder. She returned with two glasses and sat in her place to have tea while he ate. He felt nervous eating in front of his mother, as she was only half his now, but chided himself and started in.
This was going to be harder than he thought to get used to both sides. He felt still like two different people, having the memories of both, yet being one. He would do it though, as he had no other choice. It wouldn't be so bad though, he finally had a family to call his own. Even if he said he just wanted Kagome, he could definitely get used to having so many people around who loved him.
I am a BEGINNER Japanese learner...so if these are not 100% correct...please let me know if you care to do so. I only have a web page to learn from, a dictionary, and a few months experience to work with.
Translations: Hai kore-Here you go/This is for you