center Part 24 Missing Memories/center
*Dream*
A teenage Atria stood in the middle of a room. There was a happy family in front of her. They had taken her in. A sudden shift had her standing in the middle of the same room. There was blood everywhere and the families bodies lying at her feet. Her claws were covered in blood. She heard the sound of Naraku laughing. She jammed her hands over her ears screaming.
*Present*
Atria woke to find Inuyasha looking concerned over her. She realized she had actually been screaming. She groaned softly as she sat up. Kirara nuzzled her.
"Is ever-," Atria started
"Everyone's fine," Inuyasha interrupted.
"The real question is are you," Kouga asked
"No, I'm not," Atria said, "I had swore this wouldn't happen again and yet it did."
Inuyasha looked shocked. He looked at Kouga who just shrugged.
"What do you mean again?" Inuyasha asked
"Well, shortly after my disguise failed I escaped. I stayed out so long I thought maybe Naraku didn't want me anymore. After a few weeks a family adopted me. For a few months I was happy. I had a family. They didn't care what I was. Then one night I lost control. I came too and then dead. Blood..," Atria said
She shook her head trying unsuccessfully to remove the image.
"there was blood everywhere and on my hands. I ran and ran straight into Naraku. He told me what I had done and why. He had used a tainted shard and controlled me. After that I learned quickly how to combat a shards effects," Atria said
Inuyasha could do nothing. Kouga was staring at nothing.
"Since ten I have gotten close to no one. Because of that I trusted No one. Then I met you. My brother. I wanted so badly to trust you. To have a family again. So I fell. I let myself slip and my barrier broke. This is what I caused. If I had just left when I should've non of this would've happened," Atria said starting to cry again.
Inuyasha brushed a tear from her cheek.
"if you had left he still would've found a way-," he began
"See that's just it. If I hadn't found you guys in the first place he would've only hurt me. He's been doing that for 53 years. That I could stand. But this," Atria said interrupting him
"Shh. Nothing can change it now," Kagome said coming up to them
Atria would not meet her eyes.
"Besides Inuyasha. It's obvious that if this ever happens again. I'll end up killing one of you. And you don't have the sense to kill me," Atria said trying to stand up.
She stood up and stumbled forward into Kouga. He caught her and sat her back down. She refused to look them in the eye.
"If you would quit running off you'd notice that we are here because we care," Inuyasha said forcing her to make eye contact, "We care about what happened to you. Plus whenever you run off on your own something happens."
When Atria started to protest kagome shushed her.
"I've noticed you've been on your own long enough to come to think you don't really need help, but you must know you do. Just look around. Everyone in this cavern, well alive anyway, was here to help you," Kagome said
Atria muttered something that even Inuyasha didn't catch
"Hmm," Kagome asked
"I said Feh, looks like I have no choice," Atria said, "Seeing as I'm surround and out numbered."
Kagome laughed
"You act more like you brothers everyday. Maybe you shouldn't be here. Some of their bad traits might rub off on you," Kagome said, at the look of Hope in Atria's eyes she added, "Just kidding."
Atria wiped her face. Her look of pain turned to one of disgust. She tried to stand up again, but Kouga put a hand on her shoulder pushing her back down.
"Hey!" Atria said
"Look. We both know your hurt. So unless you wanna have a few more bumps go back to sleep," Kouga said
"but I'm-," She started to say but stopped
She turned to glare at Shelani who jumped as if she'd been stung. Shelani slunk behind Inuyasha and Kouga had to look away before he burst out laughing. Miroku called Kagome over to him and she was replaced by Sesshomaru who crouched in front of her. He took her chin in his hand and turned her head one way then another examining her.
"GAH," Atria said as she shoved his hand away.
"You people are annoying," She said
Kouga took Shelani over to the other side of the cavern laughing.
"Well I'll be watching," Inuyasha said
Atria just Hrumphed. When Inuaysha had left she turned to look at Sesshomaru who promptly hugged her. Atria didn't know what to do. When he released her she noticed that no one else had seen it.
"Um," She started
Sesshomaru just stood up and walked away. Atria, now thoroughly confused, looked at Kirara who just nuzzled her
"Oh, I see. You too Huh," Atria said
When Kirara purred Atria threw her hands up in defeat. She instantly regretted that, because as her arms came back down she yelped and winced. She sighed and gave in to Shelani's mind nudges. Though not before making Shelani jump once more.
"What are we gonna do now," Baal asked curiously
"I actually thought you'd take Shippo and leave," Inuyasha said
"Trying to get rid of me," Shippo cried
"Shh. Keep it down," Kagome said pointing to Atria
Atria had once again fallen asleep. At the moment she was curled up to Kouga, who had had the unfortunate luck to be the closest to Kirara earlier. Kirara had wanted to go for a run so she drug Kouga over to Atria for warmth. Inuyasha was constantly glaring at Kouga. Kouga was sitting still trying to ignore the looks. He sighed when Kirara came in, but instead of taking her place back she transformed into her smaller version and curled up in Sango's lap. Kouga had started to get up, but was stopped. Atria had grabbed his tail in her sleep. Inuyasha had to be held back from attacking Kouga by Miroku. Kagome was about to burst from not laughing. Kouga's face was bright red. He carefully tried to remove Atria's hand from his tail when she opened her eyes. She saw what she was holding.
"Oh. Sorry," She said letting go and sitting up
"feeling better?" Kagome asked
"Depends," Atria replied
"On," Kouga asked
"On whether or not I'm allowed to stay awake for more than five minutes," Atria said giving Shelani another jolt.
"I suppose," Kagome said, "You look better."
"So why did you grab my tail," Kouga asked
"Well, let's just say it was fluffy and it brushed my had," Atria said
"What?" Kouga asked
"What is there to eat," Atria asked avoiding the subject
Kouga just stared at her while Kagome handed her a bowl of Ramen. Atria poked Kouga
"Staring isn't nice," She said
Inuyasha growled startling Atria. When she noticed what he was looking at she started to laugh.
"Inuyasha you don't have to get all protective," Atria said between laughs," It's not like that. He's like another brother."
Inuyasha Hrumphed, crossed his arms and looked away
"Shelani show him what you saw earlier. No, don't give me that look I know it was you otherwise I would've walked back," Atria said
Inuyasha's mind was filled with pictures. What he got from those pictures is that Kouga saw Atria as someone who needed protection like a child.
"I'm not sure I agree with the child part, but the protection thing suits me just fine. He can keep his love for Ayame," Atria said
Kouga was shocked. Shelani had told her that. Atria saw his reaction.
"She doesn't do that often. Tell me I mean. She thought it would help calm me. At the moment your thoughts took my problems away," Atria said, "And she didn't need to tell what your thinking, because it's written plainly on your face."
Kouga calmed down bit. Atria started eating as the others continued their conversation.
"As I said earlier. What are WE going to do," Baal said
"I guess what we've always been doing. Go after Naraku and the jewel Shards," Inuyasha said
"My lord might I make a suggestion," Myouga said from Inuyasha's shoulder
"What," Inuyasha asked
"Perhaps we should go to Atria's mother's village," Myouga said
At the mention of her mother Atria choked on the food she had in her mouth. She swallowed all the way and coughed a few times. Kouga patted her on the back a couple of times. Everyone was looking at her.
"let's not," Atria said when she was done choking
"Why not. Don't you want to know your real mother," Miroku asked
"Yes, I do but..." Atria trailed off
"Is there something else your not telling us," Sango asked
"No, it's just," Atria said trailing off again
Myouga jumped to her shoulder.
"what is it that so frightens you about the village," Myouga said
His answer was a flattening. he floated down to the ground
"The village does not frighten me. It's...," atria said trailing off once again
"What is it," Miroku asked
"I don't want to talk about it okay," Atria said as she stood up angrily.
She walked over to the far side of the cavern and sat with her back to them.
"Poor girl," Myouga said, "My lord you should go talk to her."
"No, give her time. She'll tell us," Sesshomaru said, "or rather she'll tell you. She seems oddly frightened of me."
"As she should be, Lord Sesshomaru," Jaken said
"Where'd you come from. I thought you were left behind," Kagome said
"He was," Sesshomaru said as he looked at Jaken
Jaken took the hint and shut up.
"yes, I've noticed that," Miroku said
"It's not that your frighten her. It's more like you remind her of her father," Shippo said, then added quickly, "Shelani told me."
"She knew father," Inuyasha asked
"For a short time. She must have an excellent memory for she would've still been a baby," Myouga said
"Hmm," Sesshomaru said
"Makes a but more sense. Oh, Shelani says the more she sees you the more she gets used to you and that incident earlier really threw atria," Miroku said, "What incident?"
"Nothing," Sesshomaru said
"You know I'm still not used to Shelani talking to us. Are you guys?" Kagome asked
"what," Inuyasha asked
"Nevermind," Kagome said
"So what is this incident that Shelani mentioned," Miroku asked
"So she sees me like father. Odd," Sesshomaru said as if Miroku never said anything
Miroku poked Shelani to get her to tell him what she meant. Shelani yelped and batted at him. She walked over to Atria in a huff. Miroku sighed giving up. Atria looked at Shelani as she approached. She picked her up. She looked at then briefly, but when she saw Sesshomaru she quickly turned back. Sesshomaru frowned.
"Something must be done about that," He said
He got up and walked over to her. He stood next to her. Inuyasha strained his ears to hear then clearly.
"Well," Kagome said
"Shh," Inuyasha said
they sat there in silence for a minuet waiting for Inuyasha to tell them. Inuyasha finally sighed.
"Well," Miroku said
"nothing," Inuyasha said
"What do you mean nothing," Sango asked
"I mean nothing. I heard nothing," Inuyasha said
"So they're just over there not saying anything," Kagome said
Atria turned and looked at them. She stood up. Shelani jumped down and ran towards them. Atria watched her for a moment. Sesshomaru walked outside and Atria followed him looking at Shelani as she went. Inuyasha's eyes fell on Shelani who had her paws on his leg. She nudged his mind. Inuyasha nodded and followed after them.
"What was that about," Miroku asked
Kagome shrugged. Shelani hissed at Jaken as he started to follow Inuyasha. He ignored her and continued. Shelani ran around to block his way and Miroku picked Jaken up.
"I do believe they wish to be alone," Miroku said
"besides you'd make too much noise and you'd get us caught," Shippo said
"your not going to eaves drop are you," Sango said
"No, we're not," Miroku said covering Shippo's mouth.
"No, your not," Kouga said standing up, "They deserve Privacy,"
"Fine," Miroku said defeated.
Inuyasha came up behind them. Atria was perched on a rock beside Sesshomaru. Her eyes shifted to Inuyasha briefly. Then they went to the sky. Night had long since fallen and stars filled the sky. Atria gazed at them longingly. Inuyasha jumped on the rock and crouched behind Atria. They were silent for a moment. then a sudden flash of light blinded them. Atria was the first to regain her vision and she started growling. There in front of them was kagome holding a camera.
"Wow. that'll come out good," Kagome said
She snapped another one and was quickly shoved out of sight by Sango who apologized. Atria crossed her arms and stared angrily ahead. Inuyasha was confused and Sesshomaru, well you know. Atria listened very carefully. She heard only her and her brothers breathing. She sighed
"Well, so much of privacy," She said
Inuyasha put his arm across her shoulders as he slid down beside her.
"What did you want to tell us," He asked
Atria took a few slow deep breaths then a few more. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru waited patiently. She finally forced herself to speak.
"It's not the village that frightens me," Atria said
Sesshomaru was on her other side. He did and said nothing. Inuyasha removed his arm from her shoulders and looked at her.
"See the thing is..." She trailed off
Sesshomaru put his hand on her shoulder. She looked at it then at him. She placed her hand on his.
"I don't remember much about my mother. I was taken away from her when I was very young. It's strange I remember dad, but not her. Shelani thinks it has something to do with Makaze and Naraku," Atria said
Inuyasha felt Atria's head on his shoulder. He looked and saw Sesshomaru sitting down. She had released his hand and was now taking comfort from Inuyasha's presence. He said nothing, but looked at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru met his eyes then looked at atria.
"it's been so long. I don't really wanna go back. They," Atria paused
She lifted her head from Inuyasha's shoulder. she drew her knees up to her chest and hugged them. She set her chin on her knees.
"they weren't very thrilled when my mother had me. Even less thrilled when they saw what I was. She could only keep them from me by sending me away. Only somewhere things got messed up and I was put with Makaze. I remember Mother visiting a few times, but Makaze didn't like it so she forced mother away," Atria said
Inuyasha reached out and pulled her to him. He hugged her. She was silent for a moment.
"I remember the last time she saw me. She was in a hurry. She gathered me in a hug. She told me that no matter what happened she would always be near me. She said her lullaby would bring her nearer If I needed her," Atria said
She slowly extracted herself from Inuyasha's arms. She stood up on the rock and looked at the stars. A slight breeze messed with her hair. She sounded distant when she started talking.
"She also said 'Your father can do no more. I'm sorry Atria forgive me, But I must leave you here with Makaze. Come home when your ready' And then she left. A few weeks later Makaze delighted in telling me she was dead along with my horrid father," Atria said
"I remembered this when you told me what she was. Part of the barrier blocking it broke and that leaked out. So...," Atria trailed off
She slid back down to a sitting position. She stared at the ground
"I'm afraid of what I'll remember if I go there. there are pieces of my memory missing. Parts that don't seem like they'd be important they could be. I'm..." She didn't finish
Sesshomaru had drawn her to him. She rested on his chest facing Inuyasha.
"that's why you don't wanna go," Inuyasha summarized
Atria nodded. She was safe in Sesshomaru's arms. She relaxed then quickly tensed again. She was in danger of falling asleep again. She was so tired.
*whew that was long but there is a really long chapter coming up soon*
*oops before I forget I wanna see who here knows how to look things up. Someone translate the following quote for me and put it in a review. uh the first one to gets?? a preview of an upcoming chapter if they so desire. if not then they get uh uh something*
*the quote:
"hon'in bekarazu nou doushite dzuki koigokoro temae"
Have fun*
*Dream*
A teenage Atria stood in the middle of a room. There was a happy family in front of her. They had taken her in. A sudden shift had her standing in the middle of the same room. There was blood everywhere and the families bodies lying at her feet. Her claws were covered in blood. She heard the sound of Naraku laughing. She jammed her hands over her ears screaming.
*Present*
Atria woke to find Inuyasha looking concerned over her. She realized she had actually been screaming. She groaned softly as she sat up. Kirara nuzzled her.
"Is ever-," Atria started
"Everyone's fine," Inuyasha interrupted.
"The real question is are you," Kouga asked
"No, I'm not," Atria said, "I had swore this wouldn't happen again and yet it did."
Inuyasha looked shocked. He looked at Kouga who just shrugged.
"What do you mean again?" Inuyasha asked
"Well, shortly after my disguise failed I escaped. I stayed out so long I thought maybe Naraku didn't want me anymore. After a few weeks a family adopted me. For a few months I was happy. I had a family. They didn't care what I was. Then one night I lost control. I came too and then dead. Blood..," Atria said
She shook her head trying unsuccessfully to remove the image.
"there was blood everywhere and on my hands. I ran and ran straight into Naraku. He told me what I had done and why. He had used a tainted shard and controlled me. After that I learned quickly how to combat a shards effects," Atria said
Inuyasha could do nothing. Kouga was staring at nothing.
"Since ten I have gotten close to no one. Because of that I trusted No one. Then I met you. My brother. I wanted so badly to trust you. To have a family again. So I fell. I let myself slip and my barrier broke. This is what I caused. If I had just left when I should've non of this would've happened," Atria said starting to cry again.
Inuyasha brushed a tear from her cheek.
"if you had left he still would've found a way-," he began
"See that's just it. If I hadn't found you guys in the first place he would've only hurt me. He's been doing that for 53 years. That I could stand. But this," Atria said interrupting him
"Shh. Nothing can change it now," Kagome said coming up to them
Atria would not meet her eyes.
"Besides Inuyasha. It's obvious that if this ever happens again. I'll end up killing one of you. And you don't have the sense to kill me," Atria said trying to stand up.
She stood up and stumbled forward into Kouga. He caught her and sat her back down. She refused to look them in the eye.
"If you would quit running off you'd notice that we are here because we care," Inuyasha said forcing her to make eye contact, "We care about what happened to you. Plus whenever you run off on your own something happens."
When Atria started to protest kagome shushed her.
"I've noticed you've been on your own long enough to come to think you don't really need help, but you must know you do. Just look around. Everyone in this cavern, well alive anyway, was here to help you," Kagome said
Atria muttered something that even Inuyasha didn't catch
"Hmm," Kagome asked
"I said Feh, looks like I have no choice," Atria said, "Seeing as I'm surround and out numbered."
Kagome laughed
"You act more like you brothers everyday. Maybe you shouldn't be here. Some of their bad traits might rub off on you," Kagome said, at the look of Hope in Atria's eyes she added, "Just kidding."
Atria wiped her face. Her look of pain turned to one of disgust. She tried to stand up again, but Kouga put a hand on her shoulder pushing her back down.
"Hey!" Atria said
"Look. We both know your hurt. So unless you wanna have a few more bumps go back to sleep," Kouga said
"but I'm-," She started to say but stopped
She turned to glare at Shelani who jumped as if she'd been stung. Shelani slunk behind Inuyasha and Kouga had to look away before he burst out laughing. Miroku called Kagome over to him and she was replaced by Sesshomaru who crouched in front of her. He took her chin in his hand and turned her head one way then another examining her.
"GAH," Atria said as she shoved his hand away.
"You people are annoying," She said
Kouga took Shelani over to the other side of the cavern laughing.
"Well I'll be watching," Inuyasha said
Atria just Hrumphed. When Inuaysha had left she turned to look at Sesshomaru who promptly hugged her. Atria didn't know what to do. When he released her she noticed that no one else had seen it.
"Um," She started
Sesshomaru just stood up and walked away. Atria, now thoroughly confused, looked at Kirara who just nuzzled her
"Oh, I see. You too Huh," Atria said
When Kirara purred Atria threw her hands up in defeat. She instantly regretted that, because as her arms came back down she yelped and winced. She sighed and gave in to Shelani's mind nudges. Though not before making Shelani jump once more.
"What are we gonna do now," Baal asked curiously
"I actually thought you'd take Shippo and leave," Inuyasha said
"Trying to get rid of me," Shippo cried
"Shh. Keep it down," Kagome said pointing to Atria
Atria had once again fallen asleep. At the moment she was curled up to Kouga, who had had the unfortunate luck to be the closest to Kirara earlier. Kirara had wanted to go for a run so she drug Kouga over to Atria for warmth. Inuyasha was constantly glaring at Kouga. Kouga was sitting still trying to ignore the looks. He sighed when Kirara came in, but instead of taking her place back she transformed into her smaller version and curled up in Sango's lap. Kouga had started to get up, but was stopped. Atria had grabbed his tail in her sleep. Inuyasha had to be held back from attacking Kouga by Miroku. Kagome was about to burst from not laughing. Kouga's face was bright red. He carefully tried to remove Atria's hand from his tail when she opened her eyes. She saw what she was holding.
"Oh. Sorry," She said letting go and sitting up
"feeling better?" Kagome asked
"Depends," Atria replied
"On," Kouga asked
"On whether or not I'm allowed to stay awake for more than five minutes," Atria said giving Shelani another jolt.
"I suppose," Kagome said, "You look better."
"So why did you grab my tail," Kouga asked
"Well, let's just say it was fluffy and it brushed my had," Atria said
"What?" Kouga asked
"What is there to eat," Atria asked avoiding the subject
Kouga just stared at her while Kagome handed her a bowl of Ramen. Atria poked Kouga
"Staring isn't nice," She said
Inuyasha growled startling Atria. When she noticed what he was looking at she started to laugh.
"Inuyasha you don't have to get all protective," Atria said between laughs," It's not like that. He's like another brother."
Inuyasha Hrumphed, crossed his arms and looked away
"Shelani show him what you saw earlier. No, don't give me that look I know it was you otherwise I would've walked back," Atria said
Inuyasha's mind was filled with pictures. What he got from those pictures is that Kouga saw Atria as someone who needed protection like a child.
"I'm not sure I agree with the child part, but the protection thing suits me just fine. He can keep his love for Ayame," Atria said
Kouga was shocked. Shelani had told her that. Atria saw his reaction.
"She doesn't do that often. Tell me I mean. She thought it would help calm me. At the moment your thoughts took my problems away," Atria said, "And she didn't need to tell what your thinking, because it's written plainly on your face."
Kouga calmed down bit. Atria started eating as the others continued their conversation.
"As I said earlier. What are WE going to do," Baal said
"I guess what we've always been doing. Go after Naraku and the jewel Shards," Inuyasha said
"My lord might I make a suggestion," Myouga said from Inuyasha's shoulder
"What," Inuyasha asked
"Perhaps we should go to Atria's mother's village," Myouga said
At the mention of her mother Atria choked on the food she had in her mouth. She swallowed all the way and coughed a few times. Kouga patted her on the back a couple of times. Everyone was looking at her.
"let's not," Atria said when she was done choking
"Why not. Don't you want to know your real mother," Miroku asked
"Yes, I do but..." Atria trailed off
"Is there something else your not telling us," Sango asked
"No, it's just," Atria said trailing off again
Myouga jumped to her shoulder.
"what is it that so frightens you about the village," Myouga said
His answer was a flattening. he floated down to the ground
"The village does not frighten me. It's...," atria said trailing off once again
"What is it," Miroku asked
"I don't want to talk about it okay," Atria said as she stood up angrily.
She walked over to the far side of the cavern and sat with her back to them.
"Poor girl," Myouga said, "My lord you should go talk to her."
"No, give her time. She'll tell us," Sesshomaru said, "or rather she'll tell you. She seems oddly frightened of me."
"As she should be, Lord Sesshomaru," Jaken said
"Where'd you come from. I thought you were left behind," Kagome said
"He was," Sesshomaru said as he looked at Jaken
Jaken took the hint and shut up.
"yes, I've noticed that," Miroku said
"It's not that your frighten her. It's more like you remind her of her father," Shippo said, then added quickly, "Shelani told me."
"She knew father," Inuyasha asked
"For a short time. She must have an excellent memory for she would've still been a baby," Myouga said
"Hmm," Sesshomaru said
"Makes a but more sense. Oh, Shelani says the more she sees you the more she gets used to you and that incident earlier really threw atria," Miroku said, "What incident?"
"Nothing," Sesshomaru said
"You know I'm still not used to Shelani talking to us. Are you guys?" Kagome asked
"what," Inuyasha asked
"Nevermind," Kagome said
"So what is this incident that Shelani mentioned," Miroku asked
"So she sees me like father. Odd," Sesshomaru said as if Miroku never said anything
Miroku poked Shelani to get her to tell him what she meant. Shelani yelped and batted at him. She walked over to Atria in a huff. Miroku sighed giving up. Atria looked at Shelani as she approached. She picked her up. She looked at then briefly, but when she saw Sesshomaru she quickly turned back. Sesshomaru frowned.
"Something must be done about that," He said
He got up and walked over to her. He stood next to her. Inuyasha strained his ears to hear then clearly.
"Well," Kagome said
"Shh," Inuyasha said
they sat there in silence for a minuet waiting for Inuyasha to tell them. Inuyasha finally sighed.
"Well," Miroku said
"nothing," Inuyasha said
"What do you mean nothing," Sango asked
"I mean nothing. I heard nothing," Inuyasha said
"So they're just over there not saying anything," Kagome said
Atria turned and looked at them. She stood up. Shelani jumped down and ran towards them. Atria watched her for a moment. Sesshomaru walked outside and Atria followed him looking at Shelani as she went. Inuyasha's eyes fell on Shelani who had her paws on his leg. She nudged his mind. Inuyasha nodded and followed after them.
"What was that about," Miroku asked
Kagome shrugged. Shelani hissed at Jaken as he started to follow Inuyasha. He ignored her and continued. Shelani ran around to block his way and Miroku picked Jaken up.
"I do believe they wish to be alone," Miroku said
"besides you'd make too much noise and you'd get us caught," Shippo said
"your not going to eaves drop are you," Sango said
"No, we're not," Miroku said covering Shippo's mouth.
"No, your not," Kouga said standing up, "They deserve Privacy,"
"Fine," Miroku said defeated.
Inuyasha came up behind them. Atria was perched on a rock beside Sesshomaru. Her eyes shifted to Inuyasha briefly. Then they went to the sky. Night had long since fallen and stars filled the sky. Atria gazed at them longingly. Inuyasha jumped on the rock and crouched behind Atria. They were silent for a moment. then a sudden flash of light blinded them. Atria was the first to regain her vision and she started growling. There in front of them was kagome holding a camera.
"Wow. that'll come out good," Kagome said
She snapped another one and was quickly shoved out of sight by Sango who apologized. Atria crossed her arms and stared angrily ahead. Inuyasha was confused and Sesshomaru, well you know. Atria listened very carefully. She heard only her and her brothers breathing. She sighed
"Well, so much of privacy," She said
Inuyasha put his arm across her shoulders as he slid down beside her.
"What did you want to tell us," He asked
Atria took a few slow deep breaths then a few more. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru waited patiently. She finally forced herself to speak.
"It's not the village that frightens me," Atria said
Sesshomaru was on her other side. He did and said nothing. Inuyasha removed his arm from her shoulders and looked at her.
"See the thing is..." She trailed off
Sesshomaru put his hand on her shoulder. She looked at it then at him. She placed her hand on his.
"I don't remember much about my mother. I was taken away from her when I was very young. It's strange I remember dad, but not her. Shelani thinks it has something to do with Makaze and Naraku," Atria said
Inuyasha felt Atria's head on his shoulder. He looked and saw Sesshomaru sitting down. She had released his hand and was now taking comfort from Inuyasha's presence. He said nothing, but looked at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru met his eyes then looked at atria.
"it's been so long. I don't really wanna go back. They," Atria paused
She lifted her head from Inuyasha's shoulder. she drew her knees up to her chest and hugged them. She set her chin on her knees.
"they weren't very thrilled when my mother had me. Even less thrilled when they saw what I was. She could only keep them from me by sending me away. Only somewhere things got messed up and I was put with Makaze. I remember Mother visiting a few times, but Makaze didn't like it so she forced mother away," Atria said
Inuyasha reached out and pulled her to him. He hugged her. She was silent for a moment.
"I remember the last time she saw me. She was in a hurry. She gathered me in a hug. She told me that no matter what happened she would always be near me. She said her lullaby would bring her nearer If I needed her," Atria said
She slowly extracted herself from Inuyasha's arms. She stood up on the rock and looked at the stars. A slight breeze messed with her hair. She sounded distant when she started talking.
"She also said 'Your father can do no more. I'm sorry Atria forgive me, But I must leave you here with Makaze. Come home when your ready' And then she left. A few weeks later Makaze delighted in telling me she was dead along with my horrid father," Atria said
"I remembered this when you told me what she was. Part of the barrier blocking it broke and that leaked out. So...," Atria trailed off
She slid back down to a sitting position. She stared at the ground
"I'm afraid of what I'll remember if I go there. there are pieces of my memory missing. Parts that don't seem like they'd be important they could be. I'm..." She didn't finish
Sesshomaru had drawn her to him. She rested on his chest facing Inuyasha.
"that's why you don't wanna go," Inuyasha summarized
Atria nodded. She was safe in Sesshomaru's arms. She relaxed then quickly tensed again. She was in danger of falling asleep again. She was so tired.
*whew that was long but there is a really long chapter coming up soon*
*oops before I forget I wanna see who here knows how to look things up. Someone translate the following quote for me and put it in a review. uh the first one to gets?? a preview of an upcoming chapter if they so desire. if not then they get uh uh something*
*the quote:
"hon'in bekarazu nou doushite dzuki koigokoro temae"
Have fun*