Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-Yasha or any of its characters. Any original characters featured in this story are of my creation and are not to be distributed without my permission. Rainy Day Man comes from Sailor Moon. It is not mine.
Okay here are the votes so far:
Inu-Yasha/Kagome: 4
Sesshoumaru/Kagome: 5
Come on people give me some votes here. So far it's a close race with Sesshoumaru in the lead. Keep voting for which couple you want to see. Thanks for all the reviews and I'm sorry for taking so long to update.
Warning, Inu-Yasha is a bit OOC in this chapter.
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Ch. 8: Rainy Day Man
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(Kagome)
Rain pelted her body relentlessly. Her vibrant green kimono is plastered to her slim form. Her dark hair hangs around her face, water dripping from the ends. Yet none of this mattered to the upset miko. She had been wrong to believe she was safe here. She had been wrong to feel like she belonged here. Now she was sad.
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When I think about the first time (first time)
Thought I'd found someone who cared for me
But things were not as they appeared to be
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Dark bruises marred her pale skin. They were testament to what had occurred just a few short hours ago. A first kiss stolen, then a revolted and violent shove. She had hit the marble floor with enough force to splinter wood. She was lucky nothing was broken.
Her tears blended with the rain.
She slowly rose to her feet and steadied herself. She needed to find Suya. She should have stayed with him earlier. He would've helped her. He would still help her. She took two steps before a soft whine turned her attention to the forest.
Standing just outside the line of trees was Inu-Yasha. He was as soaked as she was and his appearance spoke of fatigue and sorrow.
His amber eyes were dull as he said, "Kagome is it really you, or do my tired eyes deceive me?"
Letting out a choked sob the distressed miko ran to her hanyou protector yelling, "Inu-Yasha! Inu-Yasha, it's really you!"
As soon as she was within his reach Inu-Yasha engulfed Kagome into a fierce hug. He held her tightly as heart-wrenching sobs racked her slight form.
The hanyou's voice was faint as he said, "Don't you ever run away from me again."
Head pressed against Inu-Yasha's shoulder she said, "I missed you so much. I should have left here after I gave Rin her medicine. Now I wish I had. I'm so sorry I left."
Not knowing what else to do Inu-Yasha simply rubbed his face against her hair and spoke soothing words to her.
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Rainy day man
On your shoulder I cried
When my first brush with love
Left me shaking inside
Rainy day
Rainy day man
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(Inu-Yasha)
A flash of red raced through the trees. It is heading away from Sesshoumaru's castle. About ten miles away it stops revealing the hanyou, Inu-Yasha, with the miko, Kagome, nestled in his arms. They had traveled throughout the rainy night and they still have a full day's journey before they reach the relative safety of Inu-Yasha's forest home.
They were both physically and emotionally drained, but neither dared rest while they were still in Sesshoumaru's lands. They were also both still very wet. The rain had only gotten worse as the night progressed and the moon rose in the sky behind the clouds. Kagome had not slept since Inu-Yasha couldn't. Inu-Yasha did not want to be found on Sesshoumaru's lands.
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(Kagome) 13 hours later
Kagome's groggy mind barely registered the subtle change in speed and direction Inu-Yasha made as he raced for Kaede-baba's hut. Her mind was filled with too many confusing thoughts and conflicting emotions.
She knew she cared deeply for the arrogant hanyou, but she also held a certain fondness for the youkai lord that had healed her and welcomed her into his home.
The more she thought about it the more she realized that Inu-Yasha was the one who was always there to help her. He had been around even before they had really started getting along. He'd never let anyone get away with hurting her.
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Ever since I can remember
Just like a brother you've been strong and true
Always been the one to see me through
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The time they had spent together over the years had brought them closer. All the battles and arguments had strengthened their faith in one another. Nothing could stop him from helping her short of his death. He was always so gentle with her. He worried over her safety when she was hurt and they were traveling. He protected her during battle. He saved her from Miroku's perverted ways and persistence. Her guardian hanyou. Her love.
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Rainy day man
You're much more than a friend
I would give anything
Just to see you again
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(Inu-Yasha)
As he landed near the outskirts of the village he gently set Kagome down in front of him and steadied himself for what must be said. While she had been away he couldn't do anything. He had no reason to live, to be, without, the miko by his side where he could protect her. He may have treated her like he didn't want her around, but that was just to protect himself in case she rejected him.
At first Kagome didn't seem to know where she was. Sleep deprived and disoriented she looked all the lovelier to her hanyou companion. The rain still fell in torrents around them, hiding them from the world.
He knew that his life was meaning less without her. He'd done what he'd sworn never to do after Kikyou died; he fell in love with a human.
He was about to speak when Kagome said, "How did you find me?"
Amber eyes came to focus on dark blue ones as he said, "Shippou. I followed his scent and I found you. Kagome, there is something I need to tell you."
"What is it Inu-Yasha?"
Silently the hanyou grasped the miko's hands in his clawed ones and said, "While you were gone nothing mattered. I couldn't do anything except think of ways that I could have saved you and what I should have said when you came to me so upset. I felt as if someone took my heart. I never realized how much you mean to me until after you were gone. You are a light in the darkness of my life. You give my life meaning again. You are my heart and there is no me without you."
A huge smile lit up her features as she hugged the hanyou tightly and said, "Thank you so much."
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Rainy day
Rainy day
Rainy day man
Always been the one to see me through
Rainy day man
On your shoulder I cried
When my first brush with love
Left me shaking inside
Rainy day man
You're much more than a friend
I would give anything
Just to see you again
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(Kagome)
Kagome held her dear hanyou close. He had practically borne his soul to simply tell her how much he cared. She knew how out of character that was and how hard it must have been for him. Their hearts were of two different eras, yet fate had willed them together.
The thick sheets of rain that pelted their bodies little mattered. They were together again and nothing would part them. At least that's how they hoped it would turn out.
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(Inu-Yasha)
He didn't dare move. Didn't dare breathe. He feared that at any motion at any motion from him would herald Kagome's disappearance. Yet more words needed to be said.
For the first time in gods only knew how long he let his emotions show freely on his amber eyes. Normally all she saw was the bad emotions he used around her.
Her eyes still held his, still waited for his next words.
Inu-Yasha swallowed hard then tilted Kagome's face up to his and said, "You know you are the most beautiful woman that I've ever met, right?"
Kagome blushed at his bold statement.
Using her reaction to gather his courage he said, "I'll always protect you, Kagome. My heart is yours. I can't deny that any longer. I can no longer even fathom my existence without you by my side. I-I think, no..... I know that I've fallen for you. I've fallen and I still haven't gotten up yet. Every thing inside me tells me that what I feel is true. I've fallen in love with you."
He finished his confession then dropped his eyes. Now all that remained was to wait for Kagome's response and hope that he'd made the right choice of telling her.
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Rainy day
Rainy day
Rainy day
Rainy day man.
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That's the end of this chapter.
What do you think?
Okay here are the votes so far:
Inu-Yasha/Kagome: 4
Sesshoumaru/Kagome: 5
Come on people give me some votes here. So far it's a close race with Sesshoumaru in the lead. Keep voting for which couple you want to see. Thanks for all the reviews and I'm sorry for taking so long to update.
Warning, Inu-Yasha is a bit OOC in this chapter.
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Ch. 8: Rainy Day Man
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(Kagome)
Rain pelted her body relentlessly. Her vibrant green kimono is plastered to her slim form. Her dark hair hangs around her face, water dripping from the ends. Yet none of this mattered to the upset miko. She had been wrong to believe she was safe here. She had been wrong to feel like she belonged here. Now she was sad.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When I think about the first time (first time)
Thought I'd found someone who cared for me
But things were not as they appeared to be
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dark bruises marred her pale skin. They were testament to what had occurred just a few short hours ago. A first kiss stolen, then a revolted and violent shove. She had hit the marble floor with enough force to splinter wood. She was lucky nothing was broken.
Her tears blended with the rain.
She slowly rose to her feet and steadied herself. She needed to find Suya. She should have stayed with him earlier. He would've helped her. He would still help her. She took two steps before a soft whine turned her attention to the forest.
Standing just outside the line of trees was Inu-Yasha. He was as soaked as she was and his appearance spoke of fatigue and sorrow.
His amber eyes were dull as he said, "Kagome is it really you, or do my tired eyes deceive me?"
Letting out a choked sob the distressed miko ran to her hanyou protector yelling, "Inu-Yasha! Inu-Yasha, it's really you!"
As soon as she was within his reach Inu-Yasha engulfed Kagome into a fierce hug. He held her tightly as heart-wrenching sobs racked her slight form.
The hanyou's voice was faint as he said, "Don't you ever run away from me again."
Head pressed against Inu-Yasha's shoulder she said, "I missed you so much. I should have left here after I gave Rin her medicine. Now I wish I had. I'm so sorry I left."
Not knowing what else to do Inu-Yasha simply rubbed his face against her hair and spoke soothing words to her.
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Rainy day man
On your shoulder I cried
When my first brush with love
Left me shaking inside
Rainy day
Rainy day man
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(Inu-Yasha)
A flash of red raced through the trees. It is heading away from Sesshoumaru's castle. About ten miles away it stops revealing the hanyou, Inu-Yasha, with the miko, Kagome, nestled in his arms. They had traveled throughout the rainy night and they still have a full day's journey before they reach the relative safety of Inu-Yasha's forest home.
They were both physically and emotionally drained, but neither dared rest while they were still in Sesshoumaru's lands. They were also both still very wet. The rain had only gotten worse as the night progressed and the moon rose in the sky behind the clouds. Kagome had not slept since Inu-Yasha couldn't. Inu-Yasha did not want to be found on Sesshoumaru's lands.
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(Kagome) 13 hours later
Kagome's groggy mind barely registered the subtle change in speed and direction Inu-Yasha made as he raced for Kaede-baba's hut. Her mind was filled with too many confusing thoughts and conflicting emotions.
She knew she cared deeply for the arrogant hanyou, but she also held a certain fondness for the youkai lord that had healed her and welcomed her into his home.
The more she thought about it the more she realized that Inu-Yasha was the one who was always there to help her. He had been around even before they had really started getting along. He'd never let anyone get away with hurting her.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ever since I can remember
Just like a brother you've been strong and true
Always been the one to see me through
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The time they had spent together over the years had brought them closer. All the battles and arguments had strengthened their faith in one another. Nothing could stop him from helping her short of his death. He was always so gentle with her. He worried over her safety when she was hurt and they were traveling. He protected her during battle. He saved her from Miroku's perverted ways and persistence. Her guardian hanyou. Her love.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rainy day man
You're much more than a friend
I would give anything
Just to see you again
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Inu-Yasha)
As he landed near the outskirts of the village he gently set Kagome down in front of him and steadied himself for what must be said. While she had been away he couldn't do anything. He had no reason to live, to be, without, the miko by his side where he could protect her. He may have treated her like he didn't want her around, but that was just to protect himself in case she rejected him.
At first Kagome didn't seem to know where she was. Sleep deprived and disoriented she looked all the lovelier to her hanyou companion. The rain still fell in torrents around them, hiding them from the world.
He knew that his life was meaning less without her. He'd done what he'd sworn never to do after Kikyou died; he fell in love with a human.
He was about to speak when Kagome said, "How did you find me?"
Amber eyes came to focus on dark blue ones as he said, "Shippou. I followed his scent and I found you. Kagome, there is something I need to tell you."
"What is it Inu-Yasha?"
Silently the hanyou grasped the miko's hands in his clawed ones and said, "While you were gone nothing mattered. I couldn't do anything except think of ways that I could have saved you and what I should have said when you came to me so upset. I felt as if someone took my heart. I never realized how much you mean to me until after you were gone. You are a light in the darkness of my life. You give my life meaning again. You are my heart and there is no me without you."
A huge smile lit up her features as she hugged the hanyou tightly and said, "Thank you so much."
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Rainy day
Rainy day
Rainy day man
Always been the one to see me through
Rainy day man
On your shoulder I cried
When my first brush with love
Left me shaking inside
Rainy day man
You're much more than a friend
I would give anything
Just to see you again
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(Kagome)
Kagome held her dear hanyou close. He had practically borne his soul to simply tell her how much he cared. She knew how out of character that was and how hard it must have been for him. Their hearts were of two different eras, yet fate had willed them together.
The thick sheets of rain that pelted their bodies little mattered. They were together again and nothing would part them. At least that's how they hoped it would turn out.
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(Inu-Yasha)
He didn't dare move. Didn't dare breathe. He feared that at any motion at any motion from him would herald Kagome's disappearance. Yet more words needed to be said.
For the first time in gods only knew how long he let his emotions show freely on his amber eyes. Normally all she saw was the bad emotions he used around her.
Her eyes still held his, still waited for his next words.
Inu-Yasha swallowed hard then tilted Kagome's face up to his and said, "You know you are the most beautiful woman that I've ever met, right?"
Kagome blushed at his bold statement.
Using her reaction to gather his courage he said, "I'll always protect you, Kagome. My heart is yours. I can't deny that any longer. I can no longer even fathom my existence without you by my side. I-I think, no..... I know that I've fallen for you. I've fallen and I still haven't gotten up yet. Every thing inside me tells me that what I feel is true. I've fallen in love with you."
He finished his confession then dropped his eyes. Now all that remained was to wait for Kagome's response and hope that he'd made the right choice of telling her.
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Rainy day
Rainy day
Rainy day
Rainy day man.
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That's the end of this chapter.
What do you think?