Disclaimer: I Do NOT own InuYasha or any of the characters that are affiliated with the series….If I did own the series, I assure you that it would not have turned out as wonderfully as the anime and manga did.
Warning: This fiction will start out a little on the 'dark' side, but eventually it will get lighter and more fluffy…I hope!
"Life's Little Imperfections"
By LadySword04
November 2004
Chapter One: Discovery of THE Problem and A Solution
The day was perfect for brooding as the sky outside had turned from a cheerful blue to an angry black over the past few hours. Large drops of rain were currently pounding into the earth as if to punish her, and huge streaks of lightning flashed every so often to illuminate distant parts of the forest. The storm was far enough away for now at least so that the thunder was only a distant sound even to InuYasha's sharp ears.
On top of that Kagome had gone home after yet another fight with InuYasha, meaning that shard hunting would be postponed until she got over her anger and came back. InuYasha certainly was not going to go after her this time as she had started the fight and was clearly in the wrong. So, InuYasha just sat in his corner by the fire in Kaede's hut and thought as he waited.
(InuYasha's POV)
Imperfections.
That's what these appendages symbolize. They show and are the direct result of the imperfections in my bloodline that prevent me from leading the normal life of one species or the other. I am trapped between the human and the demon worlds with no place to call my own or to belong.
I am alone, rejected, and outcast because of them.
Two insignificant pieces of flesh atop a mountain of white denote exactly what I am.
I am a Hanyou with no value; if I were to die, no one would miss me. But I cannot think of that. I have the death of Naraku, the completion of the Shikon no Tama, and my wish to become a full demon to look forward to. Then I would finally be accepted without question by other demons regardless of the way I am, or should I say I was.
However, I have to do something immediately to get those villagers and other demons, mainly Sesshoumaru, off my back. I am tired of the constant ridicule I endure each day from someone everywhere I go. Hell, even when no one is around my own ears poke fun at me; constantly flitting around on my head to draw attention to themselves.
Though I may not act like their barbs affect me, they still do; I just choose not to let my emotions and feelings show through the barrier I have spent my life building. I have been the object of their mockery since I was little and did not know I was being made fun of, and even as I grew and traveled more, I was still scorned.
I remember times where without ever setting foot in a village, every villager knew of me and joked about how pitiful my being a Hanyou is to other people. Yes, I have been made fun of all my life, so I guess you could say I feel pretty accustomed to it. While I am still bothered by this, I got used to it to the point where I no longer felt hurt by their comments.
Maybe I could pass for a demon. You know, make a new name for myself, acquire some property and a kingdom, dress differently, change my scent, and speak to other demons in a more civilized manner. I am willing to bet that with my strength, sword, silver hair, claws, and fangs I could easily get away with my little "self improvement."
It's just those stupid ears that have to go first.
Maybe if I were to cut them off my problems would be somewhat solved for the time being. Yeah, that would work! They'd be no trouble at all. They don't have a great blood supply so I wouldn't bleed too much, and my massive amount of hair would more than cover whatever pieces are left behind. I have nothing to worry about.
All I have to do now is find something sharp enough to cut them off cleanly. Sango's sword would work nicely. She slays demons all the time, so I highly doubt that getting a little of my blood on her sword would be a problem. Plus, her sword doesn't have a barrier around it so anyone can wield her weapon. I just have to take it from her when she is sleeping or would not miss it otherwise.
Maybe tonight when she's asleep would be a good time to do just that. Yeah, then I can take it, cut my ears off, and if I make a sound, no one will notice. That's just what I am going to do. If only the sun would set faster!
Owari for Now!
Author's End Notes: Hey guys! Let me know what you thought of this chapter….was it original enough, did I need to describe things better…should I continue this story or take it down? Let me Hear Your Thoughts and Improvements! Criticism is welcome, but overly harsh flames will be used to heat my tea. Until next time, Ja ne!
