AN: Ok here I'm going to be answering some questions I got in reviews for
the previous chapter.
The sequel to this fic will have at least 2 lemons.
And someone mentioned that I have a "typo" when it comes to Inuyasha's age and with the prologue and everything. Ok in the prologue it says he appears to be 23 not that he is. I'm going to be making it clearer. That even though he appears to be 23 he's more like 80 something because of how hanyous age and the fact he was frozen in time on the Sacred Tree. Hey I don't know for fact or anything if that's true but that's how it's going to work for my fic.
Yeah I know I'm ranting A LOT but god I've come to HATE this fic!! I HATE IT! ::starts screaming her head off:: I HATE IT!! I have no clue how I make chapters so short (# of words wise) And I DESPIZE this format. This fic may be ending sooner then everyone would like. That just means Forever would start sooner in a format that I can stand and the chapters would be longer. Ummm...... HEHEHEHE Ok I'm evil but the last chapter of this fic will be chapter 30. The Wedding chapter is going to be the last chapter.
Sorry it took so long to update! Ancient Zoidian was going to write the ending half of this chapter but that was like 3 weeks ago. She still hasn't sent it to me so I decided to stop waiting for her to send it and I just wrote it. And I am aware of how lacking in detail this fic really is. IT'S BECAUSE OF THE FORMAT! I may possibly in the future change it over into a normal story format if I am able to find time. The end of summer and all of fall is always really busy for me due to band.
So anyway...here's the chap! Enjoy!
R&R!!
Chapter 26 Angry Sango and the Side Effect
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Kouga looks down into the well
(Kouga) Where the fuck is she?!
:: After running through the forest, members of his pack get to his side::
(Chieki) She seems to have disappeared. Her scent ends here at the well.
(Kouga) I know that moron! But Kagome and dog breath aren't here!!!
::Kouga jumps down into the well::
(AN: I think I'll make you wait before you find out what happens to Kouga- kun. ::evil smirk::)
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Back with Sango and the rest of the crew.........
The sun began to set as they began to prepare dinner, just outside Kaede's hut. Shippo was using fox fire to make the fire huge. Kirara watched gently swaying her tails as the fire grew larger. Villagers watched hoping that fire wouldn't catch onto their homes. Sango sat on Kaede's porch skinning a rabbit for the night's stew. Miroku wasn't nearby, in fact Sango had no clue where he had gone.
(Sango) Shippo, the fire is big enough.
::As Shippo added more wood to the fire::
(Shippo) No it's not. I want it to be HUGE! ::his eyes light up as the uses fox fire to make the fire even larger. Kirara meows::
(Sango) ::adds meat to the pot of stew beside her:: If it gets too large homes could catch on fire. Do you want to be responsible for the destruction of the village?
::Shippo drops the wood he was about to add to the fire::
(Shippo) Aww...no fun!
::Sango laughs::
(Sango) The stew just needs to be cooked over the fire now.
::She places the pot over the fire after adding some water::
Do you know where Miroku went?
(Shippo) I saw him talking to one of the villagers soon after Kagome and Inuyasha left.
::Shippo backs away when he sees Sango's angry face::
(Sango) That damn lecher! He's probably trying to get some other woman to bear him a child!
::She stomps away after strapping her boomerang onto her back::
(Shippo) ::exchanges a glance with Kirara:: Uh oh...
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Back with Kouga and his tribe....
Members of the tribe sat down to "relax" near the well. A group of four, which included Chieki, were standing around the well and were looking down.
(Chieki) Kouga-sama? ::peers down into the well::
(Kouga) DAMN IT! There's no trace of them down here!
(An: HA! I bet you thought he's pass through! NOPE!)
::Kouga jumps out of the well::
(Wolf) Now what shall we do Kouga-sama?
(Kouga) We follow their scents the other way
(Another Wolf) But it leads towards a human village
(Kouga) So? We just won't all go together ::He turns to the other wolves:: Return home. We five will go to the village. Tawi you are in charge until our return.
(Tawi) Hai, Kouga-sama.
::Tawi gathers the others together and they run towards their lands::
(Kouga) ::turns of Chieki and the others:: Let's go.
::The Five wolf youkai follow Kagome and Inuyasha's scents, which were leading them straight to Kaede's village::
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Miroku POV
Miroku walks through the village with a pretty young woman who was around the age of twenty-one. She had long deep brown hair and green eyes. Miroku turned to her as they walked.
(Miroku) Your name is Yuki correct?
(Woman) Hai. Are you sure you'll be alright being seen with me?
(Miroku) You're married, so why should Sango-chan have a problem with it? I see you as a friend and nothing more.
::The side step to get passed a large group of villagers::
(Yuki) Make sure you say that to Toyen.
::They enter an open air market. Quickly they were surrounded by all kinds of things that were for sale::
(Yuki) What was that favor you wanted? You just said you wanted me to assist you with something.
::Miroku's get a slight tinge of pink looking slightly embarrassed::
(Miroku) I need you help on picking out a kimono for Sango-chan.
(Yuki) That's sweet Miroku! Special occasion?
(Miroku) ::shakes head:: I just wish to find her a gift. And possibly something for Kagome-sama.
(Yuki) Why for her?
::They walk past a stand selling meats. Some of which were beginning to smell from being in the noonday sun::
::Once they reached fresher air::
(Miroku) She is to wed Inuyasha.
(Yuki) That's really sweet Miroku! Sango is really lucky to have you.
::Miroku blushes as they reach their destination::
(Miroku) Which one?
::The two begin to look through the racks::
(Yuki) What do you think she'd look nice in? Something that she would like?
(Miroku) ::Considers for a moment:: Something feminine, but not overly so.
::Yuki picks up a kimono::
(Yuki) How bout this one?
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Sango stomped through the village. Glaring at those who cast her strange looks.
(Sango) 'I'm going to make Miroku regret the day he met me!'
::She stomps through not really paying attention to where she was going. Soon she found herself in the open air market::
'Damn him! I thought he loved me! How could he go off with another woman!?'
::Sango pushes through the crowd and spots Miroku with a woman from the village::
(Woman) How bout this one? ::Holds up a kimono for Miroku to see::
:: the Kimono was the palest blue at the top becoming darker as it went to the bottom. There was a scene on the bottom of clouds and humming birds. With the kimono was a royal blue ribbon for the tie.::
(Sango) 'WHAT?! He's going to get her that beautiful kimono!' ::eyes narrow::
(Miroku) ::nods smiling:: That's perfect.
::Miroku and the woman go to the owner and Miroku pays for the Kimono. Then they head through the crowd in Sango's direction::
(Sango) DAMN HENTAI! ::Miroku and the woman's heads turn towards her:: What the hell are you doing!?
:Begins to smack Miroku. Villagers ignore them used to Sango and Miroku's fighting::
(Miroku) Oww! Oi! I'm not doing anything! ::tires to dodge Sango's blows.::
(Sango) Then what are you doing here with her?! Buying her a kimono! I saw you!
(Miroku) You mean Yuki? ::cowers as Sango's eyes flash::
(Yuki) You saw us buying that Kimono?
::Sango glares at her. A tall man walks over::
(Man) Why are you yelling at my wife?!
::Yuki turns to him::
(Yuki) It's just a misunderstanding, Toyen.
(Sango) ::Turns to glare at Miroku:: Now you're hitting on married women!?
::Toyen glares at Miroku::
(Miroku) No...No, NO! Yuki is only a friend to me! That kimono is a gift for you Sango! She was just helping me pick one out!
::Sango's face softens::
(Sango) F-For me?
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(AN: Now for what you've all been waiting for...)
Passing through time and space, Inuyasha and Kagome arrive in her time. Inuyasha, holding Kagome, jumped out of the well landing on the small well house stairs.
(Inuyasha) Ready Kagome? ::setting her down on her feet::
::Kagome nodded::
(Kagome) I think so...I don't really have much of a choice do I?
::She began to open the well house doors::
(Inuyasha) Eh, Kagome shouldn't you activate that concealing spell?
(Kagome) Oh un.... ::she takes a few steps away from Inuyasha and utters the activation spell:: Youkai no Ningen
::A soft blue light surrounds her, her appearance began to change back to as it was for her as a true human. Her hair became its full raven color returning to its original length, her claws shrank back into human nails, and her ears moved down from the top of her head to the sides and changed back into human ones.. The last thing to change was her eyes, going back to brown from the icy hazel. However, a few specs of the hazel remained when the blue light faded. After the light was gone, Kagome stumbled, her knees slightly weakening. Before she could collapse Inuyasha caught her.::
(Inuyasha) Are you alright?! ::looking down at her in his arms worry in his amber eyes::
(Kagome) Hai, it just made me a little dizzy that's all ::She pushed against Inuyasha so she could get back on her own feet. Inuyasha swung her pack onto his back and then wrapped an arm around her waist::
(Inuyasha) Ready? ::Kagome nodded and he pushed open the door and walked out into the yard, Kagome by his side::
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By this time Kagura and Sesshomaru were heading towards his castle, deep in the Western Lands. Kagura floated along on her feather beside a scowling Sesshomaru.
(Sesshy) Sesshomaru does not need you. You can LEAVE. This Sesshomaru can find Rin alone.
::Kagura rolled her eyes::
(Kagura) You know that's getting really old Sesshy-chan. ::ignoring the growl that came from him at hearing her call him Sesshy-chan again:: Admit it you don't really mind me being around do you?
::Sesshomaru didn't say anything and began to run hoping to leave Kagura lost behind him. Much to his misfortune she was able to keep up with him on her feather::
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The two hanyous walked out into the yard between the well house and the Higurashi home. There was a gentle breeze blowing in the spring air, hinting at the approaching summer. They slowly moved towards the house, one could feel the dread in the air. Kagome reached out and opened the front door, her and Inuyasha walked inside to be hit with the smell of cookies being baked.
(Kagome) 'Oka-san is baking?' ::Feeling slightly put off at the unusual fact:: Oka-san I'm back!
::Inuyasha set Kagome's bag down beside the door and the two walked into the kitchen. Mrs. Higurashi was standing beside the counter, the kitchen around her was a mess with the makings for sugar cookies. Buyo was lying on the kitchen table covered in flour. When Mrs. Higurashi noticed her daughter's presence she picked up a dish towel and began to wipe off her hands::
(Higurashi) I wasn't expecting you to be home for another week! ::she said as she walked over to give Kagome a hug:: But it's nice to have you home.
(Kagome) What's with the baking? ::surveying the mess::
(Higurashi) There's a bake sale going on a Sota's school tomorrow and he told me he volunteered to bring in 5 dozen cookies, this morning.
::Inuyasha stood back away from the two, fearing Mrs. Higurashi's wrath when she found out what had happened to her daughter in through the well::
(Higurashi) It's good to see you Inuyasha, don't be afraid come on in. ::as she gestured to him to come closer then she looked back at her daughter:: You seem to look different Kagome, or maybe it's just that you've been away for so long! ::smiling::
(Kagome) Do you have time to talk Oka-san? ::she spurted out, not wanting to draw out the inevitable::
(Inuyasha) 'Higurashi-sama is going to hate me......' ::looking at the floor::
(Higurashi) Hai, dear, I just want to get this batch out of the oven then we can go into the living room and away from this mess ::with a laugh in her voice. She was unaware of the awkwardness around her daughter and the known hanyou:: You two go ahead and relax I'll be there in a few minutes.
::With that Kagome and Inuyasha silently went into the living room, leaving the unsuspecting Mrs. Higurashi behind with her cookie dough::
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Miroku and Sango were walking back to Kaede's hut in the village, neither one saying anything. Sango was holding the kimono making sure it wouldn't get dirty from the road. As they got farther away from the market....
(Miroku) Why were you so mistrusting of me, Sango? ::turning his head too look at her as they walked, a small frown was on her face::
(Sango) It's just in the past you just went around to every woman to ask them to bear your child. I figured you would continue to do that.
(Miroku) I have no reason to do that anymore dear Sango.
::Sango feels her cheeks heat up as a blush goes across her face when she hears him call her dear Sango::
(Sango) And why is that? ::looking ahead on the road::
(Miroku) We have destroyed Naraku, the Kazana is gone. Plus I have you beside me to bear me children in the future.
(Sango) ::smiling she turns towards him:: Did I ever say I would bear you children? ::still smiling she winked at him::
::By that time the two had reached Kaede's hut and walked inside. Sango quickly went into the other room to change into her new kimono. While Sango was in the other room, Shippo bounced in with Kirara following behind him. Somehow Miroku could tell Kirara was ready to fry the little kitsune to a pretty little crisp::
(Shippo) ::looks at Miroku confused:: Sango didn't kill you?
(Miroku) She has no reason to kill me, Shippo. And stop bouncing before Kirara burns you to a crisp.
::Shippo immediately sat down. Kirara seemed to send a look of thanks to Miroku::
(Sango) So how do I look? ::walking back into the main room. Miroku just starred at her, his eyes wide::
(Miroku) 'Wow....she's....she's....'
::Sango does a little spin in front of him to show off the kimono. Shippo claps while sitting on the floor beside Miroku's feet.::
(Miroku) Beautiful.
(Sango) ::blushes:: Thank-you Miroku
::Sango stepped towards him to give him a kiss of thanks, which lasted longer then the young kitsune could take::
(Shippo) ENOUGH KISSING ALREADY!!
::Sango stepped back away from Miroku blushing. Miroku just glared at the kitsune, who was smart and left as soon as the glare was thrown his way. After that Sango had moved back towards him and the kissing resumed::
::Not even 5 minutes later they heard a scream come from outside. They quickly pulled apart and looked at each other::
(Miroku and Sango) Shippo!
::They both grabbed their weapons and rushed outside to be greeted with the site out Kouga and some of his fellow wolf youkai::
(Kouga) Where's Kagome!?
~*~
Mrs. Higurashi walked into the living room to see Kagome practically sitting in Inuyasha's lap on the couch.
(Higurashi) What did you want to talk about dear? ::sitting down in one of the chairs:: Cute outfit by the way.
(Kagome) ::looked up at her Oka-san:: Thanks, it was a gift from Inuyasha.
::A very slight blush went across Inuyasha's cheeks, which went unnoticed by the two women.::
(Kagome) Something happened to me...... ::she began her voice soft::
::Mrs. Higurashi's eyes went wide with worry::
(Higurashi) Are you alright? Should you be in bed?
(Kagome) I'm fine now....Inuyasha saved my life once again ::she looked at his face, smiling before looking back at her mother:: But there are some side effects from it.
(Higurashi) What? ::still very worried about her daughter::
(Kagome) This.... ::she paused looking at her mother before she uttered the spell:: Ningen no Youkai.
::A soft blue light surrounds her, her appearance began to change back to as it was for her as a hanyou. Her hair grew longer and two chunks became a silvery white, her nails lengthened into claws and her ears moved to the top of her head and became black dog ears. The last thing to change was her eyes, changing from brown to an icy hazel. After the transformation was completed and the light had faded, Kagome was glad she had been sitting down when she uttered the spell. It had taken energy out of her, making her feel tired. But she didn't show it so she wouldn't worry Inuyasha, or her already almost frantic mother. She looked at her mother waiting for her reaction::
(Kagome) Oka-san....
::Mrs. Higurashi broke into a wide smile::
(Higurashi) You look so kawaii!! ::she said as she got up to tweak her daughter's ears. Once the tweaking got out of her system she returned to her chair::
(Kagome) Kawaii? ::this was not the reaction she had been expecting::
(Higurashi) From how you two were acting I thought it was going to be something terrible!
(Inuyasha) ::finally finding his voice:: You're not angry at me?
(Higurashi) Why would I be? ::a huge smile still plastered on her face:: You saved my daughter, she has those cute little ears now, and you're to be my son in law! I couldn't be mad at you for that. Now I'll definitely get grandchildren with those adorable ears!
::After that she went off on how she couldn't wait for grandchildren and how adorable Kagome looked now. The two hanyous exchanged a glance before simultaneously sweat dropping::
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Hope you liked it! Don't worry there won't be as large of a gap next time between updates! Remember to R&R!
The sequel to this fic will have at least 2 lemons.
And someone mentioned that I have a "typo" when it comes to Inuyasha's age and with the prologue and everything. Ok in the prologue it says he appears to be 23 not that he is. I'm going to be making it clearer. That even though he appears to be 23 he's more like 80 something because of how hanyous age and the fact he was frozen in time on the Sacred Tree. Hey I don't know for fact or anything if that's true but that's how it's going to work for my fic.
Yeah I know I'm ranting A LOT but god I've come to HATE this fic!! I HATE IT! ::starts screaming her head off:: I HATE IT!! I have no clue how I make chapters so short (# of words wise) And I DESPIZE this format. This fic may be ending sooner then everyone would like. That just means Forever would start sooner in a format that I can stand and the chapters would be longer. Ummm...... HEHEHEHE Ok I'm evil but the last chapter of this fic will be chapter 30. The Wedding chapter is going to be the last chapter.
Sorry it took so long to update! Ancient Zoidian was going to write the ending half of this chapter but that was like 3 weeks ago. She still hasn't sent it to me so I decided to stop waiting for her to send it and I just wrote it. And I am aware of how lacking in detail this fic really is. IT'S BECAUSE OF THE FORMAT! I may possibly in the future change it over into a normal story format if I am able to find time. The end of summer and all of fall is always really busy for me due to band.
So anyway...here's the chap! Enjoy!
R&R!!
Chapter 26 Angry Sango and the Side Effect
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Kouga looks down into the well
(Kouga) Where the fuck is she?!
:: After running through the forest, members of his pack get to his side::
(Chieki) She seems to have disappeared. Her scent ends here at the well.
(Kouga) I know that moron! But Kagome and dog breath aren't here!!!
::Kouga jumps down into the well::
(AN: I think I'll make you wait before you find out what happens to Kouga- kun. ::evil smirk::)
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Back with Sango and the rest of the crew.........
The sun began to set as they began to prepare dinner, just outside Kaede's hut. Shippo was using fox fire to make the fire huge. Kirara watched gently swaying her tails as the fire grew larger. Villagers watched hoping that fire wouldn't catch onto their homes. Sango sat on Kaede's porch skinning a rabbit for the night's stew. Miroku wasn't nearby, in fact Sango had no clue where he had gone.
(Sango) Shippo, the fire is big enough.
::As Shippo added more wood to the fire::
(Shippo) No it's not. I want it to be HUGE! ::his eyes light up as the uses fox fire to make the fire even larger. Kirara meows::
(Sango) ::adds meat to the pot of stew beside her:: If it gets too large homes could catch on fire. Do you want to be responsible for the destruction of the village?
::Shippo drops the wood he was about to add to the fire::
(Shippo) Aww...no fun!
::Sango laughs::
(Sango) The stew just needs to be cooked over the fire now.
::She places the pot over the fire after adding some water::
Do you know where Miroku went?
(Shippo) I saw him talking to one of the villagers soon after Kagome and Inuyasha left.
::Shippo backs away when he sees Sango's angry face::
(Sango) That damn lecher! He's probably trying to get some other woman to bear him a child!
::She stomps away after strapping her boomerang onto her back::
(Shippo) ::exchanges a glance with Kirara:: Uh oh...
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Back with Kouga and his tribe....
Members of the tribe sat down to "relax" near the well. A group of four, which included Chieki, were standing around the well and were looking down.
(Chieki) Kouga-sama? ::peers down into the well::
(Kouga) DAMN IT! There's no trace of them down here!
(An: HA! I bet you thought he's pass through! NOPE!)
::Kouga jumps out of the well::
(Wolf) Now what shall we do Kouga-sama?
(Kouga) We follow their scents the other way
(Another Wolf) But it leads towards a human village
(Kouga) So? We just won't all go together ::He turns to the other wolves:: Return home. We five will go to the village. Tawi you are in charge until our return.
(Tawi) Hai, Kouga-sama.
::Tawi gathers the others together and they run towards their lands::
(Kouga) ::turns of Chieki and the others:: Let's go.
::The Five wolf youkai follow Kagome and Inuyasha's scents, which were leading them straight to Kaede's village::
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Miroku POV
Miroku walks through the village with a pretty young woman who was around the age of twenty-one. She had long deep brown hair and green eyes. Miroku turned to her as they walked.
(Miroku) Your name is Yuki correct?
(Woman) Hai. Are you sure you'll be alright being seen with me?
(Miroku) You're married, so why should Sango-chan have a problem with it? I see you as a friend and nothing more.
::The side step to get passed a large group of villagers::
(Yuki) Make sure you say that to Toyen.
::They enter an open air market. Quickly they were surrounded by all kinds of things that were for sale::
(Yuki) What was that favor you wanted? You just said you wanted me to assist you with something.
::Miroku's get a slight tinge of pink looking slightly embarrassed::
(Miroku) I need you help on picking out a kimono for Sango-chan.
(Yuki) That's sweet Miroku! Special occasion?
(Miroku) ::shakes head:: I just wish to find her a gift. And possibly something for Kagome-sama.
(Yuki) Why for her?
::They walk past a stand selling meats. Some of which were beginning to smell from being in the noonday sun::
::Once they reached fresher air::
(Miroku) She is to wed Inuyasha.
(Yuki) That's really sweet Miroku! Sango is really lucky to have you.
::Miroku blushes as they reach their destination::
(Miroku) Which one?
::The two begin to look through the racks::
(Yuki) What do you think she'd look nice in? Something that she would like?
(Miroku) ::Considers for a moment:: Something feminine, but not overly so.
::Yuki picks up a kimono::
(Yuki) How bout this one?
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Sango stomped through the village. Glaring at those who cast her strange looks.
(Sango) 'I'm going to make Miroku regret the day he met me!'
::She stomps through not really paying attention to where she was going. Soon she found herself in the open air market::
'Damn him! I thought he loved me! How could he go off with another woman!?'
::Sango pushes through the crowd and spots Miroku with a woman from the village::
(Woman) How bout this one? ::Holds up a kimono for Miroku to see::
:: the Kimono was the palest blue at the top becoming darker as it went to the bottom. There was a scene on the bottom of clouds and humming birds. With the kimono was a royal blue ribbon for the tie.::
(Sango) 'WHAT?! He's going to get her that beautiful kimono!' ::eyes narrow::
(Miroku) ::nods smiling:: That's perfect.
::Miroku and the woman go to the owner and Miroku pays for the Kimono. Then they head through the crowd in Sango's direction::
(Sango) DAMN HENTAI! ::Miroku and the woman's heads turn towards her:: What the hell are you doing!?
:Begins to smack Miroku. Villagers ignore them used to Sango and Miroku's fighting::
(Miroku) Oww! Oi! I'm not doing anything! ::tires to dodge Sango's blows.::
(Sango) Then what are you doing here with her?! Buying her a kimono! I saw you!
(Miroku) You mean Yuki? ::cowers as Sango's eyes flash::
(Yuki) You saw us buying that Kimono?
::Sango glares at her. A tall man walks over::
(Man) Why are you yelling at my wife?!
::Yuki turns to him::
(Yuki) It's just a misunderstanding, Toyen.
(Sango) ::Turns to glare at Miroku:: Now you're hitting on married women!?
::Toyen glares at Miroku::
(Miroku) No...No, NO! Yuki is only a friend to me! That kimono is a gift for you Sango! She was just helping me pick one out!
::Sango's face softens::
(Sango) F-For me?
~*~
(AN: Now for what you've all been waiting for...)
Passing through time and space, Inuyasha and Kagome arrive in her time. Inuyasha, holding Kagome, jumped out of the well landing on the small well house stairs.
(Inuyasha) Ready Kagome? ::setting her down on her feet::
::Kagome nodded::
(Kagome) I think so...I don't really have much of a choice do I?
::She began to open the well house doors::
(Inuyasha) Eh, Kagome shouldn't you activate that concealing spell?
(Kagome) Oh un.... ::she takes a few steps away from Inuyasha and utters the activation spell:: Youkai no Ningen
::A soft blue light surrounds her, her appearance began to change back to as it was for her as a true human. Her hair became its full raven color returning to its original length, her claws shrank back into human nails, and her ears moved down from the top of her head to the sides and changed back into human ones.. The last thing to change was her eyes, going back to brown from the icy hazel. However, a few specs of the hazel remained when the blue light faded. After the light was gone, Kagome stumbled, her knees slightly weakening. Before she could collapse Inuyasha caught her.::
(Inuyasha) Are you alright?! ::looking down at her in his arms worry in his amber eyes::
(Kagome) Hai, it just made me a little dizzy that's all ::She pushed against Inuyasha so she could get back on her own feet. Inuyasha swung her pack onto his back and then wrapped an arm around her waist::
(Inuyasha) Ready? ::Kagome nodded and he pushed open the door and walked out into the yard, Kagome by his side::
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By this time Kagura and Sesshomaru were heading towards his castle, deep in the Western Lands. Kagura floated along on her feather beside a scowling Sesshomaru.
(Sesshy) Sesshomaru does not need you. You can LEAVE. This Sesshomaru can find Rin alone.
::Kagura rolled her eyes::
(Kagura) You know that's getting really old Sesshy-chan. ::ignoring the growl that came from him at hearing her call him Sesshy-chan again:: Admit it you don't really mind me being around do you?
::Sesshomaru didn't say anything and began to run hoping to leave Kagura lost behind him. Much to his misfortune she was able to keep up with him on her feather::
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The two hanyous walked out into the yard between the well house and the Higurashi home. There was a gentle breeze blowing in the spring air, hinting at the approaching summer. They slowly moved towards the house, one could feel the dread in the air. Kagome reached out and opened the front door, her and Inuyasha walked inside to be hit with the smell of cookies being baked.
(Kagome) 'Oka-san is baking?' ::Feeling slightly put off at the unusual fact:: Oka-san I'm back!
::Inuyasha set Kagome's bag down beside the door and the two walked into the kitchen. Mrs. Higurashi was standing beside the counter, the kitchen around her was a mess with the makings for sugar cookies. Buyo was lying on the kitchen table covered in flour. When Mrs. Higurashi noticed her daughter's presence she picked up a dish towel and began to wipe off her hands::
(Higurashi) I wasn't expecting you to be home for another week! ::she said as she walked over to give Kagome a hug:: But it's nice to have you home.
(Kagome) What's with the baking? ::surveying the mess::
(Higurashi) There's a bake sale going on a Sota's school tomorrow and he told me he volunteered to bring in 5 dozen cookies, this morning.
::Inuyasha stood back away from the two, fearing Mrs. Higurashi's wrath when she found out what had happened to her daughter in through the well::
(Higurashi) It's good to see you Inuyasha, don't be afraid come on in. ::as she gestured to him to come closer then she looked back at her daughter:: You seem to look different Kagome, or maybe it's just that you've been away for so long! ::smiling::
(Kagome) Do you have time to talk Oka-san? ::she spurted out, not wanting to draw out the inevitable::
(Inuyasha) 'Higurashi-sama is going to hate me......' ::looking at the floor::
(Higurashi) Hai, dear, I just want to get this batch out of the oven then we can go into the living room and away from this mess ::with a laugh in her voice. She was unaware of the awkwardness around her daughter and the known hanyou:: You two go ahead and relax I'll be there in a few minutes.
::With that Kagome and Inuyasha silently went into the living room, leaving the unsuspecting Mrs. Higurashi behind with her cookie dough::
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Miroku and Sango were walking back to Kaede's hut in the village, neither one saying anything. Sango was holding the kimono making sure it wouldn't get dirty from the road. As they got farther away from the market....
(Miroku) Why were you so mistrusting of me, Sango? ::turning his head too look at her as they walked, a small frown was on her face::
(Sango) It's just in the past you just went around to every woman to ask them to bear your child. I figured you would continue to do that.
(Miroku) I have no reason to do that anymore dear Sango.
::Sango feels her cheeks heat up as a blush goes across her face when she hears him call her dear Sango::
(Sango) And why is that? ::looking ahead on the road::
(Miroku) We have destroyed Naraku, the Kazana is gone. Plus I have you beside me to bear me children in the future.
(Sango) ::smiling she turns towards him:: Did I ever say I would bear you children? ::still smiling she winked at him::
::By that time the two had reached Kaede's hut and walked inside. Sango quickly went into the other room to change into her new kimono. While Sango was in the other room, Shippo bounced in with Kirara following behind him. Somehow Miroku could tell Kirara was ready to fry the little kitsune to a pretty little crisp::
(Shippo) ::looks at Miroku confused:: Sango didn't kill you?
(Miroku) She has no reason to kill me, Shippo. And stop bouncing before Kirara burns you to a crisp.
::Shippo immediately sat down. Kirara seemed to send a look of thanks to Miroku::
(Sango) So how do I look? ::walking back into the main room. Miroku just starred at her, his eyes wide::
(Miroku) 'Wow....she's....she's....'
::Sango does a little spin in front of him to show off the kimono. Shippo claps while sitting on the floor beside Miroku's feet.::
(Miroku) Beautiful.
(Sango) ::blushes:: Thank-you Miroku
::Sango stepped towards him to give him a kiss of thanks, which lasted longer then the young kitsune could take::
(Shippo) ENOUGH KISSING ALREADY!!
::Sango stepped back away from Miroku blushing. Miroku just glared at the kitsune, who was smart and left as soon as the glare was thrown his way. After that Sango had moved back towards him and the kissing resumed::
::Not even 5 minutes later they heard a scream come from outside. They quickly pulled apart and looked at each other::
(Miroku and Sango) Shippo!
::They both grabbed their weapons and rushed outside to be greeted with the site out Kouga and some of his fellow wolf youkai::
(Kouga) Where's Kagome!?
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Mrs. Higurashi walked into the living room to see Kagome practically sitting in Inuyasha's lap on the couch.
(Higurashi) What did you want to talk about dear? ::sitting down in one of the chairs:: Cute outfit by the way.
(Kagome) ::looked up at her Oka-san:: Thanks, it was a gift from Inuyasha.
::A very slight blush went across Inuyasha's cheeks, which went unnoticed by the two women.::
(Kagome) Something happened to me...... ::she began her voice soft::
::Mrs. Higurashi's eyes went wide with worry::
(Higurashi) Are you alright? Should you be in bed?
(Kagome) I'm fine now....Inuyasha saved my life once again ::she looked at his face, smiling before looking back at her mother:: But there are some side effects from it.
(Higurashi) What? ::still very worried about her daughter::
(Kagome) This.... ::she paused looking at her mother before she uttered the spell:: Ningen no Youkai.
::A soft blue light surrounds her, her appearance began to change back to as it was for her as a hanyou. Her hair grew longer and two chunks became a silvery white, her nails lengthened into claws and her ears moved to the top of her head and became black dog ears. The last thing to change was her eyes, changing from brown to an icy hazel. After the transformation was completed and the light had faded, Kagome was glad she had been sitting down when she uttered the spell. It had taken energy out of her, making her feel tired. But she didn't show it so she wouldn't worry Inuyasha, or her already almost frantic mother. She looked at her mother waiting for her reaction::
(Kagome) Oka-san....
::Mrs. Higurashi broke into a wide smile::
(Higurashi) You look so kawaii!! ::she said as she got up to tweak her daughter's ears. Once the tweaking got out of her system she returned to her chair::
(Kagome) Kawaii? ::this was not the reaction she had been expecting::
(Higurashi) From how you two were acting I thought it was going to be something terrible!
(Inuyasha) ::finally finding his voice:: You're not angry at me?
(Higurashi) Why would I be? ::a huge smile still plastered on her face:: You saved my daughter, she has those cute little ears now, and you're to be my son in law! I couldn't be mad at you for that. Now I'll definitely get grandchildren with those adorable ears!
::After that she went off on how she couldn't wait for grandchildren and how adorable Kagome looked now. The two hanyous exchanged a glance before simultaneously sweat dropping::
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Hope you liked it! Don't worry there won't be as large of a gap next time between updates! Remember to R&R!
