Hey! I'm back with the next chapter. I didn't get as many reviews as last time but I got some pretty cool ones! I only got nine reviews for the last chapter so I decided I was going to make this one very good…or try at least…. I don't really like the way this chapter turned out but it's staying. You know? I think this is the first time I actually started a chapter with Kagome's name at the beginning instead of typing 'she'! Okay, here it goes…(IMPORTANT: To me at least. I have some questions I would like to ask at the bottom of this story in the author notes. Please answer them.)
BTW: In one of my reviews I had a weird reply for when I said 'How did you like the way I made Sesshomaru meet Koenma? You can't find out what he'll do till the next chapter…and I think it will surprise you all…or most of you at least.' (for those of you who read the review responses, if you didn't and are confused go look on the last chapter under 'Kagome loves Inuyasha'). It said and I quote, '*pouts*
I was being odd again and for some reason when you said 'I think I will
surprise all of you... or most of you at least.' I could picture one
single part of me being surprised, like my arm or something. . . . I
don't know, it was really weird.' It was funny! I couldn't breath! You're going down, Caitlin!!!
Kagome hummed as she walked down the sidewalk. She could feel the youkai presence behind her but didn't really care. She wasn't going to let some stalker youkai ruin her good mood. She also felt the guys' presence but they were a couple of blocks away.
"Did you need something?" Kagome called over her shoulder, not taking her eyes off the Shrine's rooftop down the street. At that moment, Yusuke and Kuwabara came running up.
"There you are!" Yusuke hollered as he leaned over, hands on knees, panting.
"Where is Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked him, completely ignoring the other two.
******************************Spirit World*******************************
"Koenma," Sesshomaru sighed and messaged his head with his fore and middle fingers uncharacteristically, "we've been through this. Kagome's family belongs in the human world. They are humans. She would hate me if I took her away from them or put them in danger by taking them to the Demon world. They do not know she is a demon yet." He had lost track of time and could only pray to get Koenma to say yes and get to Kagome in time before he was put to death by her glares.
"But Sesshomaru, it is against the law, you know that. I can't let you slide with staying in the human world or in the demon world (there are three worlds, I believe, the human world, the Spirit world, and the Demon world…I think…help?). You may know Kagome better than me but I know that she would leave to protect the human's society."
"Why, Koenma? Why can you not allow us to stay in the human world? You allow Kurama, Hiei, and Yusuke (isn't Yusuke part demon? Just curious. I think so cause I read a fic where he was after the dark tournament, I think?) to stay and yet, Kagome may not?! She cannot stay with her family because of a mistake I made? She has yet to finish her duties as a priestess. The jewel shards Naraku has continuously glow darker with each new shard he collects. Naraku's future will change if she doesn't finish collecting the jewel shards. You know we need him to-"
"Yes, yes I know!" he sighed, "Fine, she may stay…for now!"
"Thank you, Lord Koenma" Sesshomaru said as he bowed and left the room.
"He's most likely still speaking with Koenma, Lord of the Spirit World" Kurama's voice drifted down from above them. They looked up and there was Kurama on his balcony. Yusuke looked around, "I thought this place looked familiar!" Kagome just stared blankly at the boy with a kitsune spirit yet was distinctly human.
'How come I didn't notice him before?' Kagome thought.
'You were too busy arguing, girl (I almost put ningen or human, instead of girl. I forgot that Hiei knew she was a demon. ^-^*)' Hiei interrupted.
"Well sorry" Kagome said aloud (but she didn't realize it), sarcasm lacing her words and started walking, her eyes closed and arms crossed. Then, she ran straight into someone.
"Oh! I'm so sor-SESSHOMARU!!!?" She screamed when she realized who, exactly, it was that she bumped into.
"Yes-" he started only to be cut off by an angry whisper of malice.
"Where have you been?" Kagome asked so quietly, it was really loud (if that didn't make any sense what-so-ever…just humor me…).
Sesshomaru, never one to crack under pressure, squeaked. This got him some raised eyebrows and a couple of smirks and grins from the ones that knew of his reputation. He started to explain, trying to get his voice back to normal.
"Kagome, I-I was simply discussing and solving a problem with Koenma. I-I, I was just helping-" once again, he was cut off (and yes, I know Sesshomaru is ooc but hey, it has been 500 years. That could change a man-er, um youkai).
"I don't want to hear it. I have to go back today so I gotta go get packed. I'll see ya when I return!" she called over her shoulder as she ran the rest of the way home in a seemingly happy mood.
"…okay…"
************************On the other side of the well*************************
(Inuyasha finally makes an appearance.)
Kagome quietly made her way towards Kaede's hut thinking about the strange group of boys she had met. She briefly wondered how long they were going to stay. She failed to realize the fact that she had walked into Kaede's hut until Miroku commented on it.
"Hello Lady Kagome. How are you?" Miroku's gaze never leaving her's.
"Oh! Good evening, Miroku. I'm fine, you?" Kagome replied, smiling down at his position on the floor.
"I feel much better now that you are back, Lady Kagome, I assure you!" Miroku grinned lecherously at her.
"Uh, thanks, Miroku. Hey, where's Inuyasha?" Kagome tried to change the subject.
"Outside. He wouldn't listen to Sango or I and just stormed out." Miroku sighed as he saw her make her way to the window.
"He is, is he? (~Now that is just to cool! lol) Where are Sango and Shippo, by the way?" Kagome questioned as she pulled back the flaps of a door.
"Sango is in the village helping Kaede and Shippo is playing with the children. Lady Kagome, are you going to go look for Inuyasha?" Miroku asked curiously as she walked out.
"Yeah, be back in a little while!" Kagome called back before heading to the first tree that came to mind, Inuyasha's tree.
**************************At the Goshinboku tree***************************
The leaves swayed in the wind, dancing to a beat that only they could hear. The branches shadowed the forest floor making it appear darker than the hour. Kagome looked up into the branches but there was no red or silver hidden in the leaves.
Sighing, she turned around and headed off on to a path that she had never taken before.
'Maybe he's down here.'
After about fifteen minutes of walking and hollering, she began to get aggravated. Soon after about a minute later, she was kicking anything on the path before her. Little animals shuffled around in the hopes of getting out of her way. She just continued kicking the ground and hollering for Inuyasha.
"Where could he beEEE-" Kagome screamed as she fell through the forest floor.
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Rocks and branches continued their fall as the sound of them falling died down and the dust settled. Kagome sat up and looked around her.
"Where am I?" She asked her self. She stood up and dusted her self off. The dust clung to her JNCOs but she didn't really care about that. She just wanted to find a way out…of where ever she was.
"Urgh, my head" she reached up and touched her fore head. A slippery substance caused her fingers to slide across each other, telling her that she was injured.
"Just great! Inuyasha. Inuyasha! Where are you!! INUYASHA!!" her voice ringed through the cave causing her to quiet. After a couple of seconds, she heard the dripping sound of water. Coming to a decision, she followed the sound, holding her hands out in front of her. The lack of light caused several trips on her part but she found a wall and leaned against it to catch her breath. When she did, she noticed her eyes had adjusted a little. Glancing around, she noticed that she was in an underground cave like structure and it was very spacious.
She got up and moved around to a chair, 'Why is there a chair in here?' Before she could ponder more she felt a presence coming from the other side of the cave. When she looked up she saw a pair of glowing eyes staring directly at her.
'No chance of hiding now' she thought dryly.
*****************************In Kaede's Hut******************************
"Aw, Inuyasha, you are back. Where, may I ask, is Lady Kagome?" Miroku asked as he sipped some tea Kaede had made after her and Sango's return.
"What? What are you talking about monk? Kagome's here?" Inuyasha asked as he limped into his corner of the hut.
"You mean, she did not find you?" Miroku asked, his expression grim. Already knowing Inuyasha's answer he continued before he could answer, "She must still be out looking for you." At his comment, everyone jumped up. Without a word they rushed out into the silent night to look for the key of their group.
Japanese Dictionary:
Youkai-demon; occult monster
Kitsune-Fox; demon fox
Priestess-Shrine maiden
Monk-I don't really know how to describe this one but I guess a traveling priest?
So, did you like it? Nice place to stop, ne? Anyways, the questions:
1.) What kind of demon should Kagome be? I have an idea but I want to see what ya'll think she should be.
2.) Who should I stick Kagome with? Again, I have an idea but I really need to know who ya'll choose.
Kur/Kag- 1
Inu/Kag-0
Sess/Kag-0
Nar/Kag-0
Hiei/Kag-0
Yus/Kag-0
Mir/Kag-0
Hiten/Kag-0 (It's possible! I'm an authoress, I can do anything!!)
Anyone you chose, as long as it is a character from Inu or YYH, I can pair them up. Just vote.
That's it for the questions…for now at least. What will happen to Kagome? Will the Inu gang be able to find her? Will Sesshomaru ever stop stuttering? Find out in the next chapter…when I post it. Now I think it is time for review responses.
Review Responses:
Mysterious-Kitsune: Thanks! I'm glad it's not bad and that you are reading it.
DemonLady1: Updated and ready for inspection! Tell me what you think.
Kagome loves Inuyasha: Key up and running. I'm glad you liked my little creation of 'The Song That Never Ends'! I thought it was funny, too. If you wanted to kill me last time for my cliff hanger (even though I thought it wasn't one) then stay away from me at school! Here's that one more time of updating fast. I'm glad you said that. I can finally take a break even though I have school tomorrow and have yet to do my Spanish homework.*Sigh* And that all of you thing…that was funny. You better bring the DVDs soon!! Oh and Caitlin? I found two mistakes in the last chapter so there {=P!!!
Aznfangurl16: Chapter up and awaiting your approval! Tell me what you like about it and I'll add some more of what ever you like.
Youko Goddess: Great move! Thanks! I needed that! *Watches Inuyasha still running around frantically with the cookie jar on his head* *Shakes head* Will he ever learn? Review and tell me what you think!
Trevor: Thanks! I appreciate it. Review and tell me which part was the best so far so I can add more of that kind of stuff…yeah…
Penster: Jenna, you, of all people should know not to threaten me. I just wanted to tell you that I didn't update because you told me too.
Tsuyu aka kireishi: Thanks! I can probably pull it off, Kag/Kur but you are the only one who's voted so we'll see I guess.
Kasemeithesilverfox/dogyouko: Don't worry, I plan on coming back! It was really good, no joke.
Blackcats of the moon: I hope that it was at least a little easy to understand. It's hard to explain it in the fic without looking stupid. If you have any questions e-mail me at yelloweyes_blackwolf@yahoo.com and I'll answer them. And yes, I believe that it is a good thing that you are able to follow. It's not so much as I don't like Kag/Inu it's just I get tired after a while but I found a pretty good one and I'm getting back into it.