Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. However, I do own Kaia, the character I made up.
I want you people to know that this is not a romance between Inuyasha and the character that I made up, he is Kagome's man. Keep in mind this is not a predictable fic, at least I hope not! Also I am deeply sorry if this is in any way similar to anyone else's fanfic. This has derived from my own twisted mind. Don't pay any attention to my chapters, they hold no significance. I wrote this as one piece. With that said enjoy! I accept all questions and reviews, good or bad. It just tells me I need to improve on something.
Old Friends and New Lessons
Chapter 6
"Dangerous thing, isn't she," commented Inuyasha, referring to her weapons. "Now that that's settled, Miroku, Shippo, and we can go get water," Kagome ordered. Miroku asked, "Why?" "Inuyasha's staying because I wouldn't trust you to stay with Kaia, alone, and Shippo's too young to stay and watch her. Oh! We're getting water to wet cloths to put on Kaia's body to try and bring down her fever," Kagome explained to Miroku. The three left and Inuyasha sat a few feet away from Kaia and refused to move. Soon there were wet rags on Kaia's neck, forehead, and stomach, and still Inuyasha sat, not budging an inch. Then at dusk, the sorceress sat up suddenly, that it startled everyone. Kaia was breathing heavily as peeled off the sopping rags. It was then she realized what she was, or should I say wasn't, wearing. Kaia, embarrassed, snatched her haori and slipped it on. Looking at everyone's worried faces Kaia said,"I'm all right, really! But, why was my shirt off?" They all took turns explaining what happened to Kaia while she slept. Kaia was finishing wrapping her hair in a bun when they ended their explanations. Kaia sighed,"I suppose I should I tell what happened to me?" "Yes, you should!" Inuyasha said sharply, his patience running low. Kaia flashed her eyes at him, "Fine, you don't need to get so snappy. Someone tried to get through the barrier last night...." Kaia retold the chain of events leading up to that very second. "Don't scowl, Inuyasha. I had to go after them. I would have had answers if I had just been a little faster!" Kaia blamed herself. Inuyasha was indeed scowling,"I didn't like you running off by yourself. You should've gotten me up, and you got hurt in the process of your noble act. Kaia you don't think!" Even though Kaia knew his anger was only there to cover his worry, she still got mad. "I was thinking; of everyone's safety! I'm alive aren't I? Forget this, goodnight Kagome, Shippo, and Miroku." With that, Kaia stood and climbed to the tree branch where she had slept the night before. She set up the same type of shield with sufficient enough power left. Kaia was too awake to sleep, so she listened to the conversations of the others. "Inuyasha, I wouldn't leave the site, Kaia's put up a shield," Kagome warned him as he was about to stomp off. Instead he turned around and sat by Miroku and fumed there. "You shouldn't have gotten mad. In fact, you shouldn't have gotten Kaia mad. She's not a child, Inuyasha. You know she can take care of herself," Miroku told him, completely unsympathetic. That got Inuyasha even more enraged. "Hug! You too!? I'm going to bed!" And Inuyasha stormed toward the tree. While pretending to be asleep, Kaia actually fell asleep.
Back again, only perfectly positioned this time. Sesshomaru floated just outside the barrier's limits. He made the nails on his right hand poisonous and long. Then he dragged a single nail on the invisible shield.
Once again, a searing pain awoke Kaia, only this time it was below her neck. She got up to start another chase, but a voice stopped her. "Hello Kaia. A few things before we start negotiating. No attempted attacks, calling for help, or asking who I am. Or a punishment will be administered. All right?" The voice seemed so familiar to her, she couldn't help herself. "Who are you?" Another slit appeared by the previous. "Breaking rules already Kaia? Tut tut. That won't do. Now I have a deal to make with you, will you listen, like a good girl?" Temper flaring,"Don't patronize me," she retorted. Forgetting the "rules" she called for Inuyasha. He didn't hear her, nor did anyone else. "You think I'd let you wake everyone up and ruin my plans? I thought you were smarter than that," the voice teased, as a long scar formed by the other two. 'He's torturing me by my own magic!' Kaia realized. "What did you do to them?" she said panicked. "Just a spell, they'll be all right unfortunately. Back to the point; leave them, don't return, and never speak of this conversation." Ever the sarcastic, Kaia said,"Yes, I'm going to leave my friends because a mysterious voice tells me to. Good plan!" Sesshomaru sneered at her sarcasm,"If you don't leave, I'll hurt your friends until you're alone, again. Then I'll take care of you then. It's your choice, I win either way." Kaia was getting worried, then angry. She was ready to attack until she was struck down by a force, and then she felt the sting of another scratch. "Fool, I told you not to attack. I don't have all night, do you accept my offer?" he said impatiently. Kaia looked down at the people she had been staying with for the past few days. 'I won't let them die on account of me,' she thought as tears formed in her eyes. Partially because of her wounds, but mostly because of the thought of leaving her new friends. Seeing no other option Kaia said,"Fine! I'll leave tomorrow. I swear if you hurt them I'll hunt you down and kill you myself!" Sesshomaru rolled his eyes. "How noble, spare me. Here's a little parting gift, until tomorrow."Kaia felt the final scar. It was the worst of the previous four. During her pain, Sesshomaru left quite content with himself. "She's how I'll get the Tetsusaiga. My stupid brother is too fond of her. I don't think it will be too much a price, his sword for Kaia's safe return," he told himself smugly. Kaia had dug through her bag for a mirror. It's reflection showed a bloody star carved on her body. 'How did he know that a star's my symbol?' she wondered. She bandaged her wound; her power wouldn't take full effect with the poison infliction. Kaia stayed awake the rest of the night. She gathered her things and prepared gifts for her three friends. Everyone awoke and ate breakfast. Silently, Kaia listened to the chatter. Shippo hopped in her lap and asked,"What's wrong Kaia? You look so sad." Kaia forced a meager smile just to stop the child's worried eyes. "Shippo, everyone, I have to leave." Inuyasha suddenly looked up,"What!? When!?" Kaia looked down,"Well, I'm of no use anymore. Kagome is perfectly healthy. So, I was thinking of leaving as soon as possible." 'Maybe she's leaving because of our fight yesterday,' Inuyasha wondered, his thoughts filled with guile. As if reading his mind Kaia looked up and said,"It's no one's fault. Stand up, before I leave I have presents!" Kaia grabbed her knapsack and went over to Kagome first. She held out a pair of silver chopsticks, identical to the ones in her own hair. "Here Kagome, these are for you. Not only are they ornamental, they double as a weapon." Kaia pushed down the top of one and a pointed blade came out the end. (It's kind of like a clicky pen!) Kagome nodded in gratitude and took the gift. Next, Kaia walked to Miroku as she took something out of her bag. "It's my best healing potion. It can heal anything, and is extremely rare,"Kaia explained as she held out a tiny vial filled with an indigo lotion in it. Miroku took it and said,"I'll honor it." She moved to Shippo and squatted down to his height. "And you, little Shippo, what can I give you?" Shippo looked up at Kaia,"You can stay with us. That's all I want." Kaia sighed heavily and was almost brought to tears. "I don't think I can do that, Shippo." Kaia smiled to get Shippo happy. She had an idea for a gift to give him. "Come here," she gently commanded. Kaia lifted him up and they both laughed. Then, Kaia kissed him on the nose, as a sister would. She set him down and went to Inuyasha. Only he saw her slight hand trick. She hugged him, which caught Inuyasha by surprise. "Never forget me," she whispered to her old friend. Kaia broke the embrace and held his hand. Inuyasha felt something cold and small drop in his palm. He looked up and saw Kaia wink. She scooped up her bag once more and turned to face them. "Bye everyone! It was nice seeing and meeting you all. Don't be sad, I'm sure we'll all meet again!" Kaia doubted her own words. She waved and started walking through the forest. Shippo went over to Kagome and cried. "I think Shippo received the best gift," Miroku said while inspecting his present. Kagome's jaw dropped. "You insensitive jerk! Kaia just left, gifts don't matter!" Miroku cringed as he turned to Inuyasha. "What did you get Inuyasha? Was it only that hug? I wouldn't mind a hug from her either." Inuyasha just stared off into space. Kagome looked up, "I don't think we're going to see her again." "Nor do I. She was acting rather strange. I guess we'll never find out, " Miroku said calmly.
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