Oh yeah, another update! Hooray! Okay then, this isn't all that long, but it's almost there, so don't complain! I don't have a lot of time on the computer, so this is gonna be speedy. I do have time to write the replies though, so just enjoy this chapter! It's gonna have a bit of drama and a few humiliating moments, for Kagome that is. Love ya!
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Angel8818- ha! Did I really leave you speechless? Great! I love it when people are really into my story! Okay then well, hope this one has you on the floor too! Muah!
brigurl- Thanks, I'm glad you think my story's that good! You made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Oh that reminds me of some stupid 5th grade thing we use to do. Have you ever heard of fuzzies? Their like little compliments you say to your classmates, it was stupid, but yours was cool! Love ya!
Inu-babe666- I was going for funny, so muchas gracisa(thank-you) for the compliment! Hope this was soon enough for you, laterz!
Little Rini- I love the name! I love Rin, she's like the best! Aww, I feel so loved, thanks! I'll try to update soon, just for you! Hugs and Kisses!
crazy-writr-girl- Oh no! I would never question the mind of a lunatic writer, I should know, hehe. Okay then, I'm still kinda feeling stupid, no thanks from you::cough:: but I'm sure I can keep up the fantasticalistic work! Aww, I'll read your story, I promise, just as long as it's not too hard, hehe, I'm not gonna stop bugging you about that! Larighty then, I'll talk to ya later, email me! Muah!
demonchik39- It's me, the meanie! How many times can you say that? Gosh! Okay, well now you can't attack me cause you finally got my email! YAY! It's true, you do update sooner than me, I'll admit it, but zi was going through stuff, so I'll try and make my updates a lot sooner, kay?Don't blame me about it being BUYO, it was all my reviewers fault! Yup yup yup! OKey then, eamil me kay? Love ya lotz, hugs and kisses!
Ryunosuke-sama- Don't get too smug. Yeah yeah yeah, it was because of you, you were just an inspiration to me...at the time that is, not now. JUst playing, I love you nonetheless. Your that scary?! Eek! Sorry? But then again, I'm not normal, so how could I get scared? Answer me that, you smug Inuyasha double! Hehe! I had plenty of luck on this chapter by the way, so thanx for your good wishes! LAterz!
Chapter 25
"Kagome! What is going on?!" Rumiko's stern voice reached Inuyasha ears, and his ears twitched. He slowly and very sorely got up from the floor. He came up to his knees, allowing Kagome to sit up.
"Mom! Umm, accident?" She didn't sound very convincing, and her mother wasn't buying it. She looked down at Kagome giving her a don't-lie-to-me-young-lady-or-you-won't-leave-this-house-until-your-40! Look. Kagome shuddered slightly, and tried to get up, but failed miserably, falling back down on her bottom. Laughter broke out from next to Rumiko.
"HAHAHA! You're in trouble!" Kagome glared at the young boy standing next to her mom.
"Souta, you little brat! You're so dead!" Kagome stood up hastily, grabbing onto the counter for support, and as a lifesaver or bumsaver at this particular moment, and grabbed for Souta, who sneakily dodged away from her grasp. Souta's eyes were wide in fear, and he fled from Kagome as quickly as he could without falling on the slippery tile. Rumiko just stood there, steam practically coming out of her ears, face red; she finally demanded order after Kagome had at last caught Souta. About to beat him up, Kagome froze as her mother's voice rang out throughout the kitchen.
"STOP IT YOU TWO! Kagome, put your brother down, Souta let go of your sister's hair, Inuyasha stand up, and Father don't even dare attack Inuyasha with those fake scroll of yours!! They don't even work!!" As if on a wish, Kagome put her brother down, Souta released Kagome's hair, and Inuyasha got up off the floor. A loud groan and then a defensive gasp was heard from the kitchen's door. A pitiful looking man with an arrogant look on his face entered the chaos in the kitchen and glared at his daughter.
"Well then! My scrolls are 100 authentic and they do so work!! They just need time to bring down the demon, that's all!" The old man's excuse caused Rumiko to sigh.
"Father I love you dearly, but if you keep attacking our guests like this, then I'm going to have to lock you up in your room, and not let you come out. You know I do not except impoliteness in my house!" She bent down and pecked him on the cheek, and he seemed to have calmed down, though it still showed that he did not like the idea of being locked up in his room. It would be too traumatic, plus his room had no TV.! Inuyasha snickered at the old man, but then seeing Rumiko's rage set on him he shut up, and sat down on a chair. Kagome walked away from Souta, after smacking him on the head, and headed for the chair next to Inuyasha, but was stopped by Rumiko.
"Dear, we need to talk." Kagome looked at her, and then nodded, not really sure what to expect. Rumiko placed her hand on Kagome's face and smiled, admiring her daughter. She loved her dearly, and knew that this talk was very important. "Souta, Father, would you both assist Inuyasha with cleaning the kitchen? Thank you." She smiled sweetly, not looking for an argument and shot Souta a warning stare before he could protest. He groaned and went to get the mop. Inuyasha looked awkward and Rumiko paused to tell him a few kind words. "Inuyasha dear, that mess on the counter is not going to clean itself. The napkins are next to the sink." She smiled again and walked out of the kitchen arm hooked with Kagome's. She walked to the couch and sat down, patting the spot next to her motioning for Kagome to sit down.
"Mom?" Kagome was anxious to find out what she wanted to tell her.
"Kagome, you know that I love you with all of my heart. I will always love you, no matter what you do. But there's a certain condition to this. Kagome, I need to know how far you've gotten with Inuyasha." Her voice was calm and very steady. It seemed as if she asking someone what time it was. Kagome's face immediately went crimson red, blush so noticeable that Kagome's mother was beginning to regret how she had out her words. Kagome couldn't believe her mother was asking her this, no not asking. She didn't ask it, she wanted to know. Fidgeting under her mother's ever watchful gaze, she didn't know what to say. That she almost went all the way with Inuyasha this morning, on her bedroom floor! That if it wasn't for Buyo, she would have already been mated to Inuyasha! Rumiko asked again.
"Kagome, I'm not going to condemn you, just so you know. I'm not going to stop loving you just because of this." She smiled at Kagome, comforting her to go on.
"Mom...nothing has happened between us...so, so don't worry, kay? We've only kissed, and maybe...flirted around...a bit. We haven't, you know..." She stopped, to embarrassed too go on. Her mother didn't jump up and down screaming in joy, but it seemed that her smile was brighter and her eyes showed a certain glint that was only there for Kagome. She sighed and smiled back at her mother. Rumiko hugged her daughter, happy that she had said the truth. Kagome broke away and stared at her mother. She couldn't imagine her life without her, without her comforting words and supportive smiles, without her loving hugs and kisses. She knew that she worried her mother every time she left to the Feudal Era, and felt guilty that she did that, but her mother never once prohibited her from going, showing her how much she trusted her when she was alone with Inuyasha and other people, and how much she trusted Inuyasha with her safety. Her smile grew brighter and more loving.
"Kagome, I believe you, and I know that you would never lie to me. I love you honey." Rumiko caressed Kagome's cheek and her pride for her daughter glowed through her eyes and smile. A sudden crash interrupted their little moment, and then loud moans and groans echoed throughout the house. Of course Inuyasha out in a couple of his colorful language in their, but then he stopped after Rumiko's warning words reached him.
"Inuyasha! What is going on in there?" She asked from the couch. There were a few urgent mumbles and scurrying feet.
"Nothing! Don't worry!" Inuyasha's false reassurance didn't quite calm Rumiko down. She giggled and stood up from the couch.
"Wrong thing to say. I'm definitely worried now." She winked at Kagome, laughed some more, and left the room, going into the kitchen. Kagome still sat there, glowing, and happy. "What is all of this?! I asked you to clean the mess up, not make it bigger!" Kagome heard her mother's orders and laughed herself. Her mother was one of a kind, that's for sure. Just then her thoughts wondered off to Toshio. He hasn't come out of his room since last night. Still wondering, Kagome slowly made her way up the stairs, ending up in front of Toshio's room. She paused for a moment, not sure if she should knock first. Her eyes wondered around the hallway, looking for something to urge her in. Her eyes glanced at the clock.
"3:00. He should be up now! He's not that heavy a sleeper is he?" She asked herself. Deciding that she should knock first, she waited a few seconds for an answer. Receiving none, she knocked again, this time calling out his name. "Toshio? Are you there? Come on wake up already!" Kagome finally fed up with the silence, she opened the door. The window's curtains were drawn back, allowing light to flow in through the room. The room was nice and tidy and nothing was out of place. Gazing over the room, she stopped at the bed. It was made, and it looked as if it had been for a long time. Starting to become concerned, she walked over to the closet only to find it empty. Kagome stood there for a minute staring into the bare closet. Only the hangers hanged on the bars. Slowly stepping back, she swiftly turned and ran out of the room. Racing down the stairs she nearly fell, but caught herself before she broke her neck.
"MOM! MOM!" She urgently yelled from the bottom stair. She ran towards the kitchen, and nearly crashed into Rumiko, a worried expression etched onto her face. "Mom! Mom, I went to Toshio's room, but he wasn't there! Where is he? Did he leave? Do you know where he is?" Kagome's voice held that same fear it had back when she was 6 years old, on that dreadful day that Toshio left. Her mother's heart was in pieces, but she had to tell her.
"Kagome...Toshio's gone. He went back to America." Kagome's eyes flashed, and she turned on her heel, storming out of the room, tears streaming down her face. She didn't bother to wipe them away.
oh, poor Kagome. Okay then peoplez, you know what to do! Hope you do it! Cause then I'll update sooner! Love ya guys, MUAH!