Summary:
Inuyasha and Kagome had settled down and had a child. Life was great. Full of happiness, but when an unexpected fire comes, will the family get out in time? Warning: You will need a tissue in this story. This is a sad one. Chapter one up...
Lost it All
This is my third fanfic. So now I'm writing three fanfictions at a time. Isn't that great? Each of them shares an emotion that I feel a lot. Unfortunetly, this story is sadness. The first chapter may not make you cry, but I think the second chapter will. Here's chapter one...
1. The Fire
"You kids don't go too far!" Kagome yelled. "Okay, Mommy!" a six-year-old girl yelled back. She was a half-demon. "Let's play hide and seek!" a little boy yelled. "I'll be the one to find you all. I'll count to thirty," the half-demon said and leaned against a tree. "One..two..three.."
All the kids ran into the forest to hide. Inuyasha walked by Kagome and sat down beside her. "Why is Shadow all by herself?" he asked. "They're playing hide and seek," Kagome said and started sewing again. "What are you making?" he asked. "This is just Shadow's outfit for the festival. You know it starts in two days," she said.
"Yeah, that's when we'll be chasing after her again like last year," he said and laughed. "Twenty-nine..thirty! Ready or not, here I come!" Shadow yelled and ran into the forest.
One by one, Shadow followed the kids scent and found them. Soon, she found all of them and they came out of the forest. "Let's play again!" a little girl yelled. "Time's up!" a women yelled and walked up to them. "It's time to go back to the orphanage."
"Aww!!" the kids yelled. "Come on, you can play again tomorrow," she said and walked away with the kids following. "Bye Shadow!" a little girl yelled. "See you tomorrow!" Shadow just stood there and waved. When they were out of sight, she walked to Kagome and Inuyasha. "Daddy, why do they have to listen to Miss Mireille?" she asked.
"Because she's in charge of them. They don't have any parents so she takes care of them," he said and pulled her into his lap. "I wish they could play with me more," Shadow said and sighed. "I know, but you'll get to play with them when the festival comes," he said.
"Is my kimono done, Mommy?" Shadow asked, forgetting about being sad. "Yep, why don't you try it on," Kagome said and held it up to her. "Okay, I'll be right back," she said and ran into the hut. After a few minutes, she came outside with her kimono on. It was pink and white and very pretty. "It fits great. Now you're all set for the festival," Kagome said.
"Can we go show Grandma and Uncle Souta?" Shadow asked. "I don't know about that," Kagome said. "Please Mommy!" Shadow begged. "Okay. Is that alright with you, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked. "Sure," he said and picked up Shadow. "Let's go!" Shadow yelled.
They walked to the well. "One! Two! Three!" Shadow yelled and they jumped in. When the solid ground hit their feet, Inuyasha put her down and picked up Kagome. "Jump!" Inuyasha yelled. Shadow jumped out with Inuyasha following. He put Kagome down and they walked to her house. Kagome opened the front door and they walked in. "Hello? Anyone home?"
"Kagome? Is that you?" her mom called out. "Yeah, Shadow wants to show you and Souta her new kimono!" Kagome yelled. Her mom walked into the living room. "Grandma!" Shadow yelled and hugged her. "Hey sweetheart, you want to show me your kimono?" she asked.
"Yeah!" Shadow stepped back and put her arms straight out. "Don't you look good. Souta's in his room, if you want to show him." Shadow raced up the stairs to his room. "Uncle Souta!"
"What have you all been up to?" Kagome's mom asked. "Getting ready for the festival. That was Shadow's kimono she's going to wear for it," Kagome said. "Has she been getting sick?" her mom asked. "No, not in a while. We went to Lady Kaede for some help. She told us to make sure Shadow gets plenty of sleep and she gave us some medicane to give her."
"Is it working?" her mom asked. "Hadn't had a problem in over a week. How's Souta been?" Kagome asked. "He's getting ready for high school. I think he's nervous," she said. Kagome laughed a little. "You should stay the night. It's been so long since you have."
"I'll go ask Shadow if she wants to," Kagome said and walked up stairs. She walked into Souta's room and found Souta reading a book to Shadow. Kagome watched and waited until he was done. He closed the book and looked up. "How long have you been there?" he asked. "I heard the whole story. I came up here to ask Shadow if she wants to spend the night here."
"But Mommy! I want to show all my friends my new kimono!" Shadow yelled. "We can get back in time for you to show them," Kagome said. "No! I want to stay at home!" she said. "Okay, we're going to leave in a few minutes. It's getting dark," Kagome said.
Bouyo walked into the room by Kagome's feet. "Bouyo!" Shadow yelled and picked her up. "Mommy, can I have a pet cat like Sango had?" she asked. "Maybe you'll get one for the festival," Kagome said. "But that's in two days!" Shadow sobbed. "It's not that long," Kagome said and went back downstairs.
Inuyasha and her mom were talking about the village. "It's a great place to live. There are no demons there besides Shadow and me," Inuyasha said. Kagome sat by him. "That's why we picked the village," she said. "Does Shadow have friends there?" her mom asked. "There's an orphanage in the village with a lot of children for some reason. She plays with them."
"How many kids?" her mom asked. "About twenty or thirty," Kagome said and looked out the window. It was dark. "Are you sure?" her mom asked. "It's late, Mom. We have to get going," Kagome said. "I thought you were staying here tonight?"
"Shadow wants to show all her friends her new kimono tomorrow. She wants to go home. I'm sorry. Inuyasha, go get her please," Kagome said. Inuyasha went up stairs and walked to Souta's room. They were playing a board game. "Time to go, kiddo,"he said and picked her up. "Good, I was losing," Souta said. "Yay! Let's go!" she said and they went downstairs.
Kagome kissed her mom goodbye. Shadow gave her a big hug and kiss. Inuyasha got a kiss on the cheek by Kagome's mom. They went to the well and jumped in. Inuyasha picked up Kagome and they jumped out. They walked to their hut and stopped.
"Shadow, go inside for minute. Your dad and I have to talk," Kagome said. Shadow went inside and changed back into her other kimono. "Can't we give it to her tonight? She's been good and asking for one forever. I don't think two days will matter," Kagome said. "Are you sure? Two days isn't that long to wait, either," Inuyasha said. "She's been good. Come on, please," she begged.
"Okay, I'll go get him from Kaede," Inuyasha said and walked to Kaede's hut. Kagome went inside and sat by Shadow. "We have a surprise for you. Your dad going to come inside with him," she said. "Really! What is it?" Shadow asked. "You'll see," Kagome said.
Inuyasha came inside holding a little cat-demon in his arms. "Daddy! I can't believe it!" Shadow yelled and ran to him. "His name is Tobi and he's all yours," Inuyasha said and put him in her arms. "He's so cute! Can he turn big like Sango's kitty?" Shadow asked. "Yep, go and try outside," Kagome said. Shadow ran outside and put Tobi down.
"Let's go for a ride, Tobi!" she yelled. Fire surronded him and he turned into a big cat-demon. Shadow climbed on his back. Tobi jumped into the air and flew above the village. "You're so strong, Tobi. I love you already," Shadow said and laughed.
Tobi purred and looked at Kagome waving. He landed in front of their hut. "Mommy, that was so much fun. Did you see how high we went? Tobi is so strong!" Shadow yelled. "I saw you, don't worry," Kagome said and got her off of his back. Tobi turned back into a little demon and rubbed Shadow's leg. "Your the best Tobi!" she said and picked him up.
"It's late and time for bed. You can play some more tomorrow," Inuyasha said and picked them up. They all went inside the hut. Inuyasha carried Shadow to her room and laid her on her futon.
Kagome covered her up and kissed her cheek. "Sleep good tonight. I love you," she said. "I love you, too," Shadow said. Inuyasha smiled. "We're going to play the whole day so get enough sleep. I love you, kiddo," he said. "I love you, too," Shadow said. "Here's your medicane and a glass of water," Kagome said and handed them to her.
Shadow put the medicane in her mouth and drank her water. "I love you, mommy and daddy," she said and fell asleep. Tobi laid by her side and went to sleep. Kagome and Inuyasha quietly went to their own room and laid on their futon. "Good night," Kagome said and kissed him.
Inuyasha broke the kiss and smiled. "Don't let the bed bugs bite," he said and laughed. They fell asleep and little did they know, Naraku was watching them. "You think I gave up on getting the sacred jewel. You'll see that I haven't given up," Naraku said and chanted something under his breath. A spark of fire lit in every hut of the village. Soon flames were everywhere.
The village awoke with fire in their faces. The orphanage quickly ran to the woods as all the others in the village did. Some of the men of the village formed a group and went back for the others still in the village. The only hut that wasn't on fire was Lady Kaede's on top of the hill.
The men ran into the fire to save the others while the women and children stayed on the hill. Inuyasha woke up, smelling the flames all around him. He quickly shook Kagome and she woke. She sat up and turned to him. "Get Shadow!" she yelled, "I'll look for a way out!" Kagome ran to the front door, but it was blocked by large pieces of wood.
Inuyasha ran into Shadow's room. She was still sleeping with Tobi on top of her. He had protected her from most of the fire. Inuyasha picked her up and went to the front door.
"Kagome!" he yelled when he saw her on the ground. She had passed out from the smoke. Inuyasha struggled to breath as he tried to find a way out.
"Are you trapped, Inuyasha?" an evil voice asked. "Naraku! Leave my family out of this!" Inuyasha yelled. "I don't think so. Why should only you suffer?" Naraku asked. Wood fell from the roof and landed on them. Shadow woke up and looked around.
Inuyasha and Kagome were both passed out from the smoke. Shadow tried to get up, but the wood was on top on her. "Help!" she yelled and coughed. Tobi ran to her and tried to get the wood off, but it was too heavy. "Tobi..." Shadow said and passed out. Tobi meowed and pawed at her face to wake her. She didn't respond. Tobi quickly ran outside and went to some men.
He turned into a big cat-demon and pushed the men to the hut. "This is Inuyasha's hut! They're still inside!" A man yelled. He tried to go through the door, but it was blocked. "I need everyone's help!" he yelled. More men came and they pushed on the door.
It wouldn't move. Tobi roared and the men moved out of the way. He charged and broke through it. The men ran inside and found them under the wood. One by one, they lifted the pieces.
Finally, they threw the last piece aside and dragged the family out. Some men brought three carriers and lifted them on it. They brought them to the hill with the lines and lines of injured people. Kaede was tending to them as fast as she could.
The men spent the whole night putting out the fire. By the time morning came, over half the village was injured or dead. Kaede had a few helpers to help. There were so many people that were close to death, there was nothing to do for them. The men started digging graves for the villagers that hadn't made it or wasn't going to.
They laid each of the villagers that wasn't going to make it in front of their graves. A man slowly picked up Shadow and laid her in front of a grave. On each side of her, was Inuyasha and Kagome. Tobi laid by Shadow, praying for her to get better.
...That was the end of chapter one. Shadow and her family are still alive, but it's said that they wouldn't make it. Will they survive? Find out in chapter two. 'Day one - Orphanage'
Please review! I want at least one review because it's chapter one!