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 4: Kouga's ReturnSummary: 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.
The two stared at the new comer. You're wolf boy? You're Kouga? he asked in disbelief.
"Yes Kagome it is I, Kouga!" he stated. How did you live so long? The shards? he asked glaring at him.
Don't need to glare at him, she chided.
"Dog breath why are you defending me? Are you feeling okay? And yes…the shards," he said looking at Kagome and Inuyasha with troubled eyes. "I just can't believe I see you two after so many centuries."
Why what happened to us? he demanded.
"What's wrong Kagome?" Kouga asked picking up both of her hands.
Lemme go wolf boy! he growled. Kouga let go of Kagome's hands and stepped back by Inuyasha.
Don't worry, he won't bite you, it's good to see you Kouga. You have grown older… she giggled. Kouga looked really confused now. Please tell us what happened Kougakun, she asked.
"Kagome is acting funny like the dog breath…and Inuyasha is saying PLEASE! What the hell is going on here?" Kouga cried holding his head.
Just tell us what you know wolf boy! he demanded then remembered. He looked toward his body and sure enough Kagome was giving him his own death glare. Kougakun…please tell us what you know… he corrected. As he looked back at his body…Kagome raised one of his eyebrows. Kouga stopped holding his head and then took a breath before he could go on to what happened to them.
"It happened long ago. When I first saw you Kagome…"
Kouga please get to the point! he cut him off tartly.
"Well…the last time I saw you was the time right before you were suppose to battle Naraku. The others were no match for him. They died trying to hold him off. There was a time were everyone was going to loose hope. But your brother Sesshomaru saved us all. I don't know why, but he did. Then he said something about not wanting this kind of rubbish to spread."
Sounds like him too. he said under his breath.
"However, you and Inuyasha were no where to be seen in this battle. I was shocked that neither of you would surface. The only one's who survived the battle were myself, and Shippo. I tried to get it out of the kitsune kit but he kept quiet. To this day, he will not tell me what happened to the both of you. However, during this era…I swear I saw Kagome so I tried desperately to find her. I couldn't find you until today."
Kouga get back to the point! she shouted.
"Don't need to get all testy dog butt! You never change. Always being a rude mouth and in the presence of Lady Kagome. Well anyways, I told you I didn't know what happened to you two and only Shippo would know. But he doesn't talk much shall I take you two to him? He now lives with Sesshomaru and Rin," he said.
Rin is still alive? she asked in astonishment.
"Yes…Sesshomaru kept her alive and then when technology became better she had mutated her DNA to match Sesshomaru. Now she's a part of him always, oh and they're mates."
The two were shocked to hear what had occurred. They must have not figured out how to prove their love for their friends were dead and Shippo seemed to be mute.
"We never returned?" Kagome thought to herself. She frowned when she noticed Kouga trying to hug her body.
Ahem! she coughed.
Let go of me you ugly wolf! he cried shrugging off Kouga with no effect.
"I missed you so much Kagome."
"Kouga leave them alone! I want to talk to them!" a voice cried from the temple. A figure appeared. The voice didn't match any that Kagome could remember. The young man was older than Kagome and Inuyasha by a few years but younger than Kouga; for he had grown into a man. He wore a simple white shirt under a plaited over shirt. His faded blue jeans were loose on his long legs. Also he had his hair cut short instead of tied back like when he was a child. The blue eyes looked at Kagome's body but got watery when he looked at Inuyasha. "Kagome…" he said looking straight at Inuyasha.
Shippo? she asked his eyes becoming huge. The fox demon ran into Inuyasha's arms and hugged the hanyou tightly. Shippochan! Please tell us what you know, she said pulling him away from him. Kagome glared at the fox demon.
"Inuyasha I see you couldn't get into your girly side now could you? No not for the 'great Inuyasha' it would hurt his ego too much," he said laughing. Kagome's mouth dropped open and Inuyasha and Kouga started to laugh. "I shall tell you a tale of what this little fox child knew. You two left us a long time ago. You must change the way you act now. I hopefully will not regret this later…but you must change our futures by returning to the past! Oh wait…" Shippo then knocked Kouga out with a big blow to the head.
"Sorry…well wouldn't want him following you. I could have come to you all these years but I was afraid. So I waited until that unfortunate time when you two would switch. One thing that damn lady didn't tell us was that…if you two stay this way by the next new moon the change will be permanent."
What! both cried in unison.
"Yes, we found this out on your return…you had gone through his change Kagome and then you two finally figured out true love…but it was too late. The spell she had cast was done. Miroku had thought it was best if you had stayed in the future. He thought it would be better that way. For Kagome understood Inuyasha's body but she didn't know how to control it. Also it would be much safer for you two in this time. For there aren't much demons that would want to attack now."
So you're saying we didn't switch back? he asked.
Weren't you listening you baka…that's exactly what he said. she said rolling his eyes.
"Please listen to me…if I'm not mistaken the new moon will be in one weeks time. You two must hurry. I shall take Kouga with me and hopefully he will not bother you any longer. I hope to remember more memories with you two," with that he hauled Kouga onto his back and left.
"Uh…. me head…." Kouga mumbled as Shippo walked away.
They sat in silence for a while thinking and absorbing all that they were just told. They only had one-weeks time to figure out how to switch back. For the new moon was going to be on them soon. Also they still didn't know how to be comfortable in their new skins. "We'll be stuck like this if we cannot do something quickly. What am I going to do?" Inuyasha screamed at himself.
Inuyasha? she whispered. I don't want to be stuck like this forever. However, I'm happy that you're the one stuck in my body and I'm in yours.
Really? he asked looking at himself.
Yes, I guess I am. she replied smiling.
"Oh no… why is Kagome being so nice?" he thought.
Why are you looking at me like that? I'm the one with the rosary around my neck, she said.
N-nothing, he stammered.
What are we going to do. We have to switch back. We still need to defeat Naraku and free Kikyo's soul, she said. She then walked around the shrine flexing his muscles. She tested his balance and leapt onto a near by tree. She smiled with glee.
What are you doing Kagome? he asked watching her. His body would allow all that she was doing but she was still unaware of the carnal side that was his inner demon. "I hope she never unleashes it. I don't know if I can help her in her body."
I'm just learning more. I know that Miroku told us to stay in this time. However, I think it would be better if we try and go back. I think if I save you and learn how to harness your powers it may reverse our positions, she said. Inuyasha tried again and looked deep inside Kagome's body to unleash her miko powers.
I can feel it, he whispered to himself.
Feel what? she asked him. He had forgotten she could hear him if he whispered. They stared at each other and then looked toward the well.
I don't think we should go back just yet. I think we still need time… he started.
Inuyasha…we don't have time, she said.
We need to get back to Miroku and find out all of this mess. I mean, what if Shippo of the future forgot something. Then we'll be stuck like this forever. Do you really want that? she asked.
No. he said. Then he sighed and Kagome laughed because she sounded so funny sighing so loudly. The two walked back to the Hiraguchi's residence to get the things they would need to go back to the past.
Kagome packed her big yellow bag while Inuyasha practiced Kagome's miko powers outside of the house. "This is harder that I thought," he thought. Sweat dripped down her face from him trying to hard. "I can't believe I can't even shoot her stupid arrow correctly!" He prepared to shoot another arrow when Kagome shouted at him.
Inuyasha? I'm almost ready to leave! she called down from her room. He was a bit shocked so he let the arrow fly. It flew into the air and Kagome saw it just before it happened and jumped out of the window. Souta look out! she cried as she landed on the ground. She grabbed her brother by the waist and distantly heard the air get knocked out of him. Also she heard the whistling of the arrow as it just past his arm. She landed quickly and noticed her body running toward them. She was still in shock from how fast she was able to move.
I'm so sorry Kagome. Souta are you all right? he asked running over to them. The arrow was stuck into the ground a few feet from where Souta would have been standing if Kagome hadn't saved him.
Are you okay Souta? she asked.
"I'm fine…thanks Kagome. What happened? I was just about to tell Inuyasha that lunch is ready and then I get the air knocked out of me," he said standing up. Kagome looked at herself and winced. Inuyasha really felt terrible, because of the sad puppy face he was making.
They retold the story to Souta who just looked at them in astonishment. "So I coulda been hit with an arrow if you didn't come save me oneesan?" he asked.
Yes, she answered.
"Wow!" he said with a big smile on his face.
It's not funny Souta! she snapped.
"I'm sorry, but I think that is so cool! I didn't even know about it!" he replied. Kagome rolled his golden eyes and looked at herself.
See what you did? she snapped.
What did I do now? he asked.
You encouraged my brother to be a baka like you! she snapped.
He rolled her eyes and then glared at Souta. I could have killed you. Don't you understand that Souta? he asked.
"Yea…but I think that it's so awesome!"
IT'S NOT! he screamed like Kagome when she screams 'SIT'. Souta shrunk back in fear and then bowed his head.
"I'm sorry. I think I'll go inside now," he said.
Inuyasha! You didn't have to scare him like that! she said glaring at herself.
Well he had it coming to him! he said crossing her arms.
Oh I give up! she snapped walking to the house.
Hey! Wait up! he cried.
She stormed off and ended in the dining room where her family was awaiting their arrival. Her mother was placing the dishes on the table with their food. Kagome shortly followed Inuyasha into the room.
Kagome… he started but stopped when all eyes fell on her. Ahhh…never mind.
"Are you staying for dinner or are you leaving now Kagome?" her mother asked the hanyou.
We are leaving tomorrow morning mama, she said sitting down near her mother. Inuyasha grudgingly sat down next to her and got a death glare from his amber eyes.
"Geez do I look like that when I'm pissed?" he thought staring at the food. The Hiraguchi family ate in semi-silence. Every one talked except for Inuyasha who sat quietly eating his food. "Damn why did I say those things to her? Shit…oh well. Maybe it'll be better if I don't say anything else," he grumbled thoughtfully.
"Are you okay Inuyasha-oniisan?" Souta asked after swallowing a bite of stew.
Yea… he replied. Kagome had relaxed but was still ticked at him.
"I'm sorry," Souta said quietly.
"What are you sorry for sweetie?" their mother asked him.
Nothing…it's only something between Inuyasha and him, she said quickly. Then she gave a death glare to Souta. Who had shrunk away from the table. He didn't want to feel his sister's wrath when she was in Inuyasha's body. It would definitely hurt more.
The two of them left early the next morning. However, they still weren't talking to each other. It was as if they were still mad. This was not the case because Inuyasha had slept in Kagome's room on a futon bed. Kagome was determined to find out what was going on with everyone. She didn't like feeling helpless and hopeless when something could be done. She didn't want to alter the future as much as she did. But she didn't want Shippo to become mute or for the jewel to never become whole again. She brewed over this when they jumped into the well.
Kagome? he asked her quietly.
Yes? she asked back still climbing her way out. It was much easier with Inuyasha's muscles. If she so chose, she could have just leapt out of the well like he usually did. But she wanted the climb so she could gather her thoughts.
What are you thinking about? he asked cocking her head to the side. She blinked in surprise. Then stared into the heavens. Kagome? he asked.
In the shadows of the trees a small child watched as his substitute parents had returned to him.
I'm just worried about this whole situation Inuyasha. I mean what if we don't switch back. What if we do get stuck like this…what if… she started. However, Kagome's body walked over to him and put two fingers to his own mouth.
Don't worry about us Kagome. We'll get out of this. Also I never thought of you as such a worrier. I mean…that's Shippo's job! he laughed. The small shadow moved slightly and Kagome caught sight of it.
Who's there? she barked like Inuyasha. Shippo came out into the light.
"It's only me the worrier," he replied to the ground.
See what you did Inuyasha? she snapped again.
Hey! It's not my fault he was listening. he grumbled. She sighed outwardly and then smiled at the fox kit.
He won't bite you Shippochan. You may come out to us now, she said softly. Shippo laughed at the way Inuyasha was being treated but suddenly flinched when he noticed Kagome's dark brown eyes glaring at him. "Okay not laughing at them anymore," he thought to himself.
The three of them went off to look for Sango and Miroku. They knew they were running out of time now. They needed to find a way to prove their love for each other or they would be stuck that way for a long time. In Kagome's mind they were already stuck like this for eternity. She couldn't find any solution. She was preparing for the worse. Shippo lead them to Kaede's hut and called for Miroku. Kagome sniffed the air; she had sensed that something wasn't right. The air and animals in the area were deathly quiet. She smelled blood.
Inuyasha? Something is wrong, she said softly.
"Miroku, Sango, Kirara they're BAAAAAAAAAACK!" Shippo cried.
Shippochan wait! she commanded. Kagome leapt into the air and landed at the entrance of the hut. She smelled no blood coming from the hut but she knew that Kaede had put of a barrier. Miroku or Sango must be hurt for her to put up a barrier. Kaedesan? It's us, don't worry, she called into the empty hut. In Inuyasha's body she couldn't sense any miko powers so she beckoned Inuyasha and Shippo to join her.
The area was deathly quiet and the hairs on Kagome's arms were standing up. Inuyasha didn't like feeling scared of anything but in Kagome's body it was a natural reaction. "Humans are so weak," he thought to himself as he walked up to the hut. He could feel the strong aura of Kaede's powers. "What has happened to them?" he thought.
"Where is everyone?" Shippo asked the two.
I don't know… maybe they left you all alone, he smiled evilly.
Inuyasha! That's not nice, she snapped. Inuyasha kept on smiling. He didn't care that he was stuck in Kagome's body.
In the trees near the lonely hut, something moved slowly watching the two people come back. The two were trying to find their missing friends and seemed to have no luck. The being moved slowly watching the miko every second. White flashed as the youkai's teeth are bared in the sunlight. The pointy white teeth are covered in a little blood. Kagome whipped her head around to the trees and her eyes scanned the area quickly. Something was definitely wrong with the whole situation. She could feel it deep inside Inuyasha's body. It was as if his demon was screaming to attack. However, she didn't know what to expect or what to attack/defend against. Her untrained eyes scanned the area and she put his nose to the wind hoping for some kind of miracle.
Saruchan: I'm so sorry this chapter came out so late. I can't have time to myself anymore. My life has had a turn in the past few months and my writing skills have been getting rusty. I just didn't have the motivation to end the story. I'm sorry if this chapter seems a bit rushed. I tried to make it out as fast as possible, but for me that's like a paragraph or two every month. I'm so sorry this is taking so long. I promise since I'm on break right now. The next chapter will come out faster. Thanks for reading and hope you continue to read my story.