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Suddenly! is up and running. The link on my website is now active.
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Hey peoples, this is your beloved Lunah-chan here. I have a very important announcement, which will be posted at the beginning of my user profile and at the end incase some people just don't read this crap.
2/4/05
I love you all and you know that, but there are SO many idiots on this website (I'm not gonna list names... YET...) that frankly... I am just sick of it. Fanfiction-dot-net has gone completely downhill... you have to sort through layers upon layers of CRAP just to find a good story to read. It's been overrun by n00bs, people with a smaller IQ than my imaginary pet rock Bobbert, and just IDIOTS in general.
You all knew that this was coming, and the day has finally arrived. I will NOT be updating on Fanfiction-dot-net anymore, but instead will be updating on the website myself and Phantasy-Puppy have been (continuously) working on called Suddenly!. Hopefully it will be up soon. There you will find all my stories, Phantasy-Puppy's, AND all of our replies to ANY and ALL flames we have ever recieved. If the website gets popular enough, we may even open up a forum. Only time will tell.
Incase you haven't noticed, Fanfiction-dot-net has removed my "Against Her Will" oneshot because of an AuthorsNote I posted up as a chapter. Yes, I do realize that it was against the rules, but I know that the only reason that they caught it was because some idiot reported my story. You can all thank whoever that dumbass was for my permanate LOA.
Again, I love you all. I hope that my reviewers and those of you who have me on either your favourite authors list or your authors list, maybe even both, will follow me to the website. I would greatly appreciate it. If you do, please... continue to send me e-mails with your reviews. The Suddenly! website will be hosted off of my own domain, http: and when the site is officially open the link WILL work instead of bringing you to the main page.
Thank you.
-Lunah-chan
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Been There, Done That
A figure stood infront of an old wellhouse. Her long hair swayed fluidly in the wind. Her hair was completely straight and fell down to about her tailbone like liquid. She had no bangs, for she had grown them out and allowed them to blend gently into her hair. Her outfit consisted of a mid-thigh length black pleated plaid skirt, a blood red button-up collared shirt that she left untucked, the sleeves bagging around her wrist and buttoned, black stockings, and a pair of black loafers on her feet.
It would be a year and a half today since those doors had been opened. A year and a half since a once innocent schoolgirl named Kagome vowed to never travel to the Sengoku Jidai era again.
And yet, here she was. She was seventeen and a half years old and no longer innocent. Her face was emotionless as she stared at the doors, clutching the Shikon no Tama at her neck.
It was time. Tonight she would leave.
"Kagome" Mrs. Higurashi called, stepping out the door and looking for her otome. There she was, standing infront of that wellhouse again as it began to snow. Her otome showed not even the slightest acknowledgement of the freezing weather and the snow falling around her. "Kagome" Her mother put a hand on her shoulder. "It's time for dinner, ako."
"Hai, okaa-san. I'll be in in a second."
"Okay..." Her mother shuffled off, leaving her otome alone outside.
"Tonight, minna, I return to the Sengoku Jidai. Tonight, Inuyasha, I will show you just how much I am not like Kikyou."
Dinner flew by without a hitch, and soon Kagome sat at the edge of her bed still in the same clothes as before, waiting until her whole family was asleep. She glanced at the clock. It was 11:45pm. Kagome knew that her mother was asleep by 10:30pm, her brother usually stayed awake until 11pm, and her grandfather was ALWAYS asleep by precisely 11:32pm.
It was time to pack.
Pulling out her long worn yellow backpack, she carefully began to pack up her regular things. An extra pair of clothes, underwear, and a second bra, bathroom necessities, and a sleeping bag. She also threw in some crayons and a large drawing book for Shippou, just because she knew she would need to keep him occupied one way or another. Kagome pulled out some ramen containers she had stowed under her bed... She counted them carefully. There were 5... That should be good enough.
Kagome took one last glance around her room. After a quick nod of satisfaction that she had everything she needed, she began to write a note,
Dear Okaa-san, Ojii-san, and Souta,
It is time for me to face the Sengoku Jidai era. I will return if everything goes well.
Ja,
Kagome
Pulling the overstuffed yellow backpack on and taking one last look at the note she left, Kagome jumped out of her window and jogged over to the wellhouse. She threw open the doors, stale air meeting her nose roughly. She rested her palms on the lip of the well and then, with one last deep breath, she threw herself over the edge.
Kagome, after a good 5 minutes of climbing up the well, finally looked over the edge and into the era she had promised herself to never visit again. It looked exactly like it did the day she left... Swinging her legs over the edge of the well she continued walking down the familiar path to Kaede's.
Shippou tensed up, sniffing the air quickly. "Oh, Kami." he said aloud, drawing the attention of everyone, including Inuyasha, to him.
"What is it Shippou-chan" Sango asked, watching the kitsune take another deep breath of air.
"It's her... Kagome's back"
Inuyasha gave an arrogant snort of disbelief. "Wake up, Shippou, she hasn't been back for nearly two years now and I don't think she's gonna appear out of no where now."
"Strange, maybe you should change your beliefs, Inuyasha."
Everyone stared at the door of Kaede's hut. There, in the glow of the firelight, was Kagome, her famous yellow bag hanging from one hand as she leaned casually against the doorframe.
"Konbanwa." she murmured quietly, gazing at each of her friends.
"Kagome-chan..." Sango breathed, hardly believing what she saw.
Inuyasha stared at the future girl. She had changed... a lot. Her hair was longer and not as bushy and, Inuyasha noticed much to his embarassment, her figure had filled out. "K-Kagome..."
Miroku smiled warmly. "Welcome back, Kagome-sama."
Kagome returned the smile. "Ah, arigatou, Miroku. But please, there is no need for the honorifics now, you're like my brother."
The houshi grinned and nodded.
"KAGOME-OKAASAN" a familiar blur of fluff cried, latching himself firmly onto Kagome's chest.
Kagome smiled, actually and truly lighting up the room a bit. "Shippou-ako" She hugged him tightly. "I missed you"
Miroku frowned for a second. How did she light up the room by smiling? Something was odd... She seemed stronger...
Inuyasha stood up and grabbed Kagome by the wrist, dragging her out of the hut and causing her to drop Shippou.
"NANI" she cried. In an insant she went into protective mode. She halted abruptly and kicked roughly at Inuyasha's wrist, making him cry out and let go of her. In a flash Kagome held 3 mayoke scrolls, her body poised to throw them if need be.
"What the HELL is wrong with you, wench" Inuyasha cried, examining the now swollen and bruising wrist. "And how did you manage to hit me so hard... I think it's broken."
Kagome relaxed a bit, her face becoming impassive. "Gomen, Inuyasha, but I've been trained to attack if I feel threatened." She glared at his wrist. "You're lucky I didn't shatter it. I must've missed my mark..."
"Keh" Inuyasha snorted"Exactly what have you been DOING for the past year and a half"
"Training." Kagome muttered offhand, tucking the scrolls away in her clothing. "Is this all you wanted to ask me because I'd REALLY like to get back to the hut unless we're gonna have a meaninful conversation."
"Why did you leave"
Kagome stiffened visibly. Her gaze fell on the Hanyou that had caused her so much pain. "After what you did you're lucky I even came back."
Inuyasha's ears flattened. He guessed he deserved that one. "You could've come back... you always did."
"Always is a strong word, Inuyasha." she replied flatly. "Is there anything ELSE"
Inuyasha sat down on the dew covered grass. "Why did you decide to come back"
"I needed to face some things."
"Like"
"Kikyou."
Inuyasha immediately snapped to attention. "What do you need with her"
"I need the rest of my soul, thank you." Kagome replied shortly"Unless you've forgotten, she still has part of it. I aim to kill her."
"You can't" Inuyasha stood infront of Kagome, searching her eyes for any reasoning.
"Inuyasha" Kagome began cooly"do you intend to stop me"
"The Kagome I know wouldn't ever do this."
"You broke the Kagome you knew, Inuyasha." Her cold, empty gaze scared Inuyasha.
"You really intend to do it, don't you"
"More than you'll ever know. I'm leaving in the morning. Try to stop me, hanyou." Kagome spun, her skit flaring a bit, and she walked purposefully back into the hut.
Kagome feined sleep until she sensed Inuyasha drift off into a light slumber. Without making a sound she sat up and narrowed her eyes through the window. A single beam of sunlight drifted through the window. "Time to go." she muttered, grabbing her bow and arrows. She got up, not caring if she made any noise, and walked out into the damp air.
"I can't believe you're actually going." Inuyasha said aloud, looking down at her.
"And why shouldn't I" Kagome said, looking at the hanyou above her in the trees. "Incase you've failed to notice, you're not making a move to stop me. Get over yourself. I have things to do and people to see." She stared off into the distance. "Is Kouga still around"
Inuyasha's face became confused. "Yeah"
"Good." Kagome took a deep breath and placed her pale, slender hands above her chest, hovering around the Shikon no Tama.
"What are you doing"
"Calling." Soon her skirt was flowing around her, her shirt slowly shifted, and her hair began to hover around her face as an unfelt wind circled her. "Kouga... come to me" her voice trailed off in a question. As soon as the wind appeared, it disappeared.
"Ha! Looks like you still can't use your miko abilities." Inuyasha scoffed, but immediately regretted it.
"Believe what you choose to believe, Hanyou." Kagome said, a small smile gracing her lips"But Kouga is closing in... and fast."
"Wha"
Before he could finish the familiar wolf demon appeared in a swirling tornado of wind and leaves. As soon as the tornado disappeared, Kouga could be seen clutching Kagome's hands within his own.
"Kagome, koishii, did you call" he asked, staring into her deep brown eyes with his own piercing electric blue ones.
"Hai, Kouga-kun, I did. Would you mind aiding me in the destruction of the Undead Miko Kikyou"
Kouga smiled. "Anything for you, koishii, anything. When should we leave"
"Now."
"Alright" Kouga exclaimed, swinging Kagome up and onto his bag, much like Inuyasha used to carry her.
"OOI! KOUGA" Inuyasha shouted"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER"
"Actually, Inuyasha" Kagome began, wrapping her arms affectionately around the ookamiyoukai's chest from behind"his hands are fine just where they are."
Kouga flashed the miko a dazzling smile before smirking triumphantly at Inuyasha. "It would seem as if she's made her choice..." Kouga paused, a sudden realization dawning his features. "What did he do to you, Kagome"
A dark look passed over her fair features. "I'll tell you on the way. Let's go."
In a flurry of wind the ookamiyoukai and the miko were off, leaving a distraught Hanyou behind. In moments he tore off after them.
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