Switched
Saruchan: I'll try and get this one out faster then the snail pace Ukyo my Love is coming along. Sorry to those who are still my loyal readers. Okay, now for the boring stuff. I cannot take credit because Inuyasha isn't mine. Although sometimes I wish he was. J But anyway, all rights are reserved for the great Rumiko Takahashi, so please don't sue me. I have no money. Also the whole switching idea came to me after I watched Freaky Friday. So that idea belongs to Disney and all the creators. I hope you enjoy my short little story. Tsutomu and Haruna are my own so please ask before using. After the mix up hopefully everyone now can enjoy the story and not get so confused.
Chapter 3: ShockedSummary: After a long day of traveling, Inuyasha and the gang stumbled upon a cottage in the middle of a forest. However, what they didn't know is that its occupants like to play pranks on the guest that arrive at their cottage. Hope you can guess what will happen…Kagome and Inuyasha switch bodies and all havoc will be let loose.
Miroku paced tersely back and forth in the small cottage. Kagome watched him and looked out the window. She looked for Sango brining back himself and Shippo. Miroku looked over to her and cleared his throat.
"Why did this have to happen?" he mumbled. The monk paced he then glared out the door and noticed their friends arrival. "Sango, Shippo, Lady Kagome, please don't wander off we need to talk about this…predicament." Sango looked at the monk with wonder and astonishment.
"Miroku-san I think your being a little harsh," she chided.
"We also saw Sesshomaru!" Shippo added. He bounced up and down and when he noticed the deathly glare from Kagome's body he stopped.
You saw Sesshomaru? What did he want? he grumbled.
He told us to tell you, he'll fight you another day. Although, I don't know how he would know that we switched bodies, she said tilting his head in wonder.
"I think it might be because he overheard you," Sango said softly. "I could hear you, so that means he could easily have heard you."
"Wait! That is not good, if Sesshomaru heard that Inuyasha and Kagome have switched bodies that means something or someone else could have heard also," Miroku said stopping suddenly. All eyes turned to him and they didn't seem very happy at all.
The gang listened to Miroku's conclusions then to Kagome in Inuyasha's body. She told them that they needed to go back to her world. You think that we should go back into the well to be safe? Are you crazy Kagome? he grumbled standing up.
"No…Inuyasha it might not solve all our problems but it might help. If you two take some time off and get to know each other's bodies it might not be so bad to stay in the other's body for a while," he said softly.
What! he snapped.
"Just until we can figure out how and who did this to you two. I mean…it only affected you two. Look at the rest of us; we're still the same. It's only you two," Miroku said thinking out loud.
"Miroku-san is right, if we weren't affected that means you two were targeted. So we have to figure this out," Sango said suddenly.
Inuyasha what do you think? she said his amber eyes looked at her own body with concern.
I don't know what to think. Maybe we should go back to your world and just keep it cool, he said sighing.
"Well try to take care of everything on this end," Miroku said smiling.
Before they had left, something glowed in the corner of the cottage. The urns were glowing and a small figure of a woman appeared on the pearl colored urn. "Look!" Shippo cried. The face of the woman stared at the teenaged couple. It suddenly opened its eyes. The gray irises stared directly at Kagome and Inuyasha.
"I see our spell has worked. No one should enter our house unless asked," she said. Then a man's face appeared on the dark coal colored urn. He opened his brown eyes slowly.
"Haruna is right, you shouldn't have entered unless you wanted to face our consequences," he said in a low tone.
Why have you done this to us? she asked them.
"Because for some unknown reason my wife thinks you and your mate remind her of us at your age," he said looking that the dark haired woman.
Oh, he said clearing her throat.
"You shall only turn back once you show your true love for each other," Haruna stated.
What! he snapped.
"Do not raise your voice to her dog demon!" Tsutomu snapped.
What the baka is trying to say is: we have to stay like this until we can find a way to show true love to each other? she asked.
"Yes, but you must prove it to the world. And it must look believable," Haruna said.
"So they have to prove their love?" Miroku asked.
"She just said that!" Tsutomu bellowed.
"Tsutomu dear, please do not yell at them," Haruna said quietly.
"Yes dear," he mumbled. "Sorry."
The group listened to the two older couple, and they couldn't do anything to them because they were already dead. So now they we're trying to get them to rest in peace. Miroku and Sango still thought it would be for the best if they went back to Kagome's time. The spirits disappeared and gave them a warning.
"Do not try to undo what is done by magic." Haruna whispered.
"Only true love can break the spell we cast," Tsutomu said grumpily.
We'll I guess we better go and try to prove our love, he said suddenly. Inuyasha turned a bright red.
Inuyasha please don't be so brazen! she said covering his face. Kagome slapped her head and quickly apologized while turning a bright pink.
"Well I think you two should be going. You need to learn each other's bodies and return so we can get this whole messed fixed up," Sango said.
"I agree, you both shall need time where you don't need to worry about demons," Miroku said.
"Come back soon," Shippo said pushing Kagome's legs toward the door. Kagome kicked the fox child to Sango.
I can walk on my own! he snapped.
Inuyasha! We'll be back as soon as we can, she said dragging the sputtering girl along.
Inuyasha and Kagome jumped down the Bone Eaters Well and landed back in Kagome's time. They came out of the well bickering and scared Souta who was going to get their grandfather for dinner. "Welcome home Kagome," he said. "Ah, Inuyasha-oniisan, welcome. I have to go find grandfather. Dinner is ready." The two teenagers were too busy fighting to hear the small boy.
I still think we could've been fine if we stay back there! he grumbled.
No I wanted to come home! Besides Sango is right we need to find out each other's bodies before we actually can fight a demon, she snapped. Inuyasha folded his arms and Kagome just glared at the dog demon.
"Huh?" Souta had a very confused look on his face. He walked on in search of their grandfather.
Let's go in Inuyasha, she grumbled.
Feh! he grumbled.
Fine then starve! she snapped walking toward the house. Then stopped in misstep. Inuyasha turned slowly and looked at the family that was staring at him with interest.
Ah…I mean…let's go eat Kagome, she said awkwardly. Her brother and grandfather eyed her with interest.
"What is Inuyasha-oniisan talking about Kagome?" Souta asked herself.
I don't know. I think she's going crazy, he said. Souta gave his sister a funny look. Inuyasha smiled evilly.
Souta, Ojiisan, Inuyasha and I have switched bodies. We came back to this time to gain more time so if we can't switch back anytime soon at least we can function in each other's bodies, she said looking at her grandfather. His mouth hung open in shock and Souta looked from Kagome to Inuyasha back to Kagome.
"Is this true Kagome?" he asked his sister.
I'm over here Souta, she said.
Yeah, it's true, he said looking down into Souta's questioning eyes. They all just stared at each other in shock for a few minutes.
At the table there was an eerie silence. Mrs. Hiraguchi passed the bowls of food around and looked at their faces. "What is wrong Kagome-chan?" she asked her daughter. Inuyasha squirmed. He didn't know how to tell Kagome's mother that they had switched bodies. He didn't have the heart in him to tell her that they still haven't found a way to switch back.
Well… he started.
"Nothing is wrong Mama," Souta said quickly.
"I believe I asked Kagome not you Souta. Is something bothering you Kagome?" she asked her daughter again.
No Mama, he said thinking it was what Kagome would usually say. Mrs. Hiraguchi looked back and forth from her family to the dog demon that had suddenly came into their lives.
"Something is a miss and I will find out. Father?" she asked the old man. He looked startled and then settled back into his seat.
"Nothing is wrong my dear," he said softly.
"Inuyasha please tell me why my daughter is acting funny," she demanded. Inuyasha looked toward a squirming Kagome and cleared his throat.
Mama, it's because Inuyasha and I have switched bodies. I'm your daughter Hiraguchi Kagome, she said softly. Mrs. Hiraguchi blinked a few times and then laughed softly.
"That's a silly story Inuyasha, please do not joke with me," she said.
I am not joking mother, she said putting the urgency into his voice. Mrs. Hiraguchi blinked a few times then smiled.
The smile did not make Inuyasha feel better. He squirmed in his seat as he watched as his body told Mrs. Hiraguchi that it was her daughter. "Onna no baka," he thought bitterly. Kagome is me and I'm Kagome, he barked out.
"That is very interesting Inuyashakun," she said calmly. Inuyasha's amber eyes blinked rapidly.
Mother? she asked. I am now Inuyasha and you're not making a big deal over it?
"Why should I dear?" she asked sweetly. "He will make you both better right?" she asked silently glaring at Kagome. Inuyasha shrunk in Kagome's body and felt like he was about to be beaten to a pulp.
He will mother, please do not worry, Kagome said quickly. Mrs. Hiraguchi smiled and nodded her approval.
"Alright," she said. Inuyasha had a really bad feeling about this. He looked at his body with anxiety. His own amber eyes started back at him and he calmed a little.
"Maybe this will work out after all?" he thought to himself.
The next day, Kagome stretched arms that were covered in her father's old sweat clothes. She eyed herself and let out a peep. The young girl on the floor did not stir from her sleep. It's so weird seeing myself in the morning, she whispered. Inuyasha instantly covered his mouth. Or talking like that baka either, she grumbled. He got out of bed and carefully walked around herself and out the door to go used the toilet. "Aiiiieeee! How am I going to used the toilet?" she asked herself in disbelief. Inuyasha's face turned a bright red. "I don't know how to do this. Maybe if I just used the toilet like how I would in the past. I did this before so it shouldn't be so hard right?" His face was now the same color as his kimono.
"Kagome-oneesan?" Souta asked rubbing sleep from his eyes.
Souta, I don't know how to used the toilet. I only squatted the last time so I wouldn't have to touch his private area! she hissed softly. Souta's eyes bugged out.
"Umm…you're going to have to touch it if you wanna go to the bathroom," he said. Now she glared at him with his face burning.
"Calm yourself Kagome! You can do this!" she chided. Okay, I can do this… I hope, she said softly. When she got into the bathroom she pulled down her pants and looked at the toilet. "I can't do this if I can't even look down!" she thought. His face burned with embarrassment. Then a thought hit her. "That baka better not be checking my body out either! Too bad I can't sit him now!" By now she really had to go. She didn't look and just let herself go. "How humiliating!" she thought sadly.
Inuyasha rolled over and came face to the bottom of Kagome's bed. Ouch! he cursed rubbing her throbbing head. He looked around and noticed his body wasn't in the room. "I wonder where Kagome went?" he thought suddenly. Then she heard the door open. His body walked in and he looked flustered. What happened to you? he asked.
N-nothing… she said softly. Inuyasha made a skeptical face and Kagome started to laugh because she thought she looked funny.
Something is the matter, or you wouldn't have been so flustered, he stated clearly annoyed.
I…I… she mumbled.
So? he asked.
I went to use the restroom, she said embarrassed. Inuyasha's face turned a pink color under Kagome's shocked expression.
Geez Kagome, you don't have to be embarrassed. You're just doing your business, he said softly.
Only if I could sit you now! she grumbled.
I wouldn't want to be sit! Oops! I'm sorry Kagome, he said suddenly. Then burst out laughing.
It's not funny, she grumbled into her carpet. She continued to laugh. Honestly, she grumbled.
Now it's pay back, he giggled.
Inuyasha! she snapped jumping to his feet. Inuyasha instantly froze then realized he was now the one with the voice and Kagome the one with the cursed rosary around his neck. This would be where she would usually scream "SIT!" at the top of her lungs, but it wouldn't have an effect on him now. Inuyasha glared at herself and thought of ways to get him back.
Inuyasha in Kagome's body looked up smiling. You can't do nothing to me now Kagome, he said cheerfully.
This pissed Kagome off more and she stormed back downstairs. Inuyasha no BAKA!! she spat storming out. Kagome just rolled her eyes and looked out the window. It was going to be a beautiful day. With them being switched they thought it would be best if Kagome did not go to school until the matter was straightened out. She heaved a heavy sigh. It was going to be a very long day for them both.
Inuyasha stormed into the kitchen and grabbed the milk out of the refrigerator. "That stupid boy makes me SO mad!" she thought. He didn't realize that he was squeezing the milk while fuming. Her thoughts came back to reality when her mother cried out.
"Inu…I mean Kagome. Look what you have done. Give me those soiled clothes and I'll clean up this mess."
No I'll do it mother. I was being careless with his claws. I'm sorry, she said quickly. Inuyasha's body moved quickly as he placed the now soggy milk carton in the sink. Then grabbed a near by towel to wipe up the mess. Mrs. Hiraguchi was shocked but let the hanyou/her daughter clean up the mess. As she watched she felt sorry for them. Then Kagome ran to the laundry room to find more clothes that would fit her now bigger body and get out of the soiled smelly clothes she was now wearing. "This is going to be harder than anyone imagined." Kagome thought sadly.
Inuyasha looked around at the temple and wondered if it was a wise choice to go to the future. He walked around in a pair of jeans he had found in her closet and a loose fitting sweater. He might be in Kagome's body but he wasn't about to dress like her. Before Souta went to school he had helped his sister confine her bust. They had taped her chest down so it wouldn't bother Inuyasha. "Stupid Kagome!" he thought frowning. He saw her walk out of the house. "What now?" he thought when she glared at him through his own amber eyes. "Do I really look that mean when I glare?" he thought to himself. She did however; manage to make him look nice when she smiled.
Inuyasha. Do you think you could not wear that kind of stuff? I look almost like Kouga! she jokingly smiles. At least I keep you in the same clothes! Unknown to them a shadow watched them from the shadows.
"I'll show you!" the shadow whispered. It had a very low masculine voice. Kagome heard it, but chose to ignore the voice. Although; the voice had a very familiar ring to the voice.
In the past the gang was still trying to figure out what they should do with themselves and their friends. Sango was taking a break and lounged with Kirara by the lake. Shippo and Miroku were swimming in the lake. Shippo had a tube that Kagome gave him and was floating about while Miroku swam.
"How is the water Hoshi?" Sango called out.
"Sangochan you should join me!" Miroku called back. Sango rolled her eyes and unpacked the rice ball she had made. The cat demon mewled softly when Sango place a bowl of milk in front of her.
"Here you go Kirara." The boys splashed each other while the girls relaxed.
"No Inuyasha to boss me around," Shippo sighed and splashed Miroku again.
"Hey!" the monk cried when the water went above his head.
"We should go look for the cure you know!" a small voice said from Kirara.
"Myouga?" Sango asked looking down at Kirara.
"The one and only child," he responded jumping onto Kirara's head. Kirara mewled her welcome of the flea demon.
"What are you doing here?" she asked him.
"Making sure you are going to find out the cure for Master Inuyasha and Lady Kagome," he said.
"We have to wait. The spirits told us that only true love can break the spell," she said sadly.
"Oh…then we're going to be in trouble," he said softly. Then he let out a laugh and Sango smiled.
"Yes Myouga…maybe they won't be coming back any time soon," she giggled. Miroku and Shippo came out of the water and looked at Sango.
"Whatcha laughing at Sango?" Shippo asked sitting on the blanket.
"Myouga," she replied.
"Hello Shippo," Myouga said.
"Hi Jiji," he smiled. The flea sensed something and jumped off the cat demon while the boys were drying off. Sango set up her lunch so no one noticed Myouga slipping away.
Sesshomaru smiled and looked back at Rin and Jaken. "Let's go," he said softly.
"Yes, Sesshomarusama," Rin said excitedly.
"Wait for me Sesshomarusama," Jaken cried running after the youkai lord and human child.
"My brother and his feeble human need to learn to love. This may take all his pathetic power to overcome this obstacle," he smiled.
"What did you say Sesshomarusama?" Rin asked running to keep up with her Lord.
"Nothing Rin. Let's go," he said. They moved on with the small little frog demon running after them. The group walked off into the forest with Jaken yelling for Sesshomaru to wait for him. The others were oblivious to them. They did not know they were even being watched. Myouga on the other hand knew Sesshomaru was there but chose not to say anything. He just ran away when he felt the youkai Lord's presence.
"Myouga?" Miroku called out when the group finally realized the flea was gone.
"Oh no, he's gone!" Shippo cried. Sango laughed and Kirara mewled her agreement.
"Darn, better be on guard. Myouga only leaves when trouble is near by," Miroku said.
Inuyasha tried to get Kagome to settle down. He didn't like to have her body parts moving in certain ways. He also didn't like her pestering him to be more feminine. However, she did promise him she would try not to hurt his male ego. She glared at him and flashed him, his own fangs.
I will appreciate it if you do not go too far from home if you venture out, she said calmly. Inuyasha shrugged and looked across the lands.
"We should act differently toward each other. Then maybe this stupid curse will be lifted," he thought looking back at himself. Kagome made his eyes softer looking at then she looked sad.
What is the matter Inuyasha? she asked. She heard that annoying voice again.
"Just leave her alone you baka. You were always so stubborn," it growled. This time she didn't want to ignore it.
Who's there? she called out. Come out and show yourself! A figure appeared in the shadow of the trees surrounding the temple. The dark hair looked familiar and so did the blue eyes. He was dressed like any one from the future. He had dark blue jeans that hugged his muscular legs. He also had a white shirt under his dark jacket. His tousled short hair reminded Kagome of someone from the past. Miroku? she said astonished.
"No it is I my love. Kouga," he said.
Saruchan: Sorry this chapter took so darn long. I can't make excuses so yea…I'm really sorry. One thing after another appeared. Sorry this is taking so long…at least I did fix the other chapters too. I said I was going to give you people a taste of things to come. So how do you think my story is going so far? Do you think the future Kouga will give the two advice or just cause more trouble? Are you people still confused about the whole switching characters? Hopefully not…but if you are don't be afraid to tell me. I'm not going to bite your head off. J