Judging from the rave reviews and mass confusion, I suppose I should get this chapter out as soon as possible. As a matter of fact, I was supposed to go see Aliens Vs Predator with a few of my friends tonight. Instead, I'm typing chapter 7 of my story. Oh well, the reviews say the movie sucked.
Here's a few replies to my reviewers:
Kilala-kitty: Your right, I am an evil, evil, EVIL little man. Well not quite little (5'10'' ex-bodybuilder), but regardless of that, an evil suspenseful ending writing incarnation of evil. Don't worry, it's because of a few of the reviews (most notably yours) that I'm writing this one so soon. Thanks for your continued support. And I'm glad you appreciated the reply to your review, it was the least I could do...Update: Ok, so I didn't get to post it as soon as I wanted to. This was written afew days ago-but the site was doing that server change thing and I couldn't post it.
Neptunie: It's stuff like that, that makes writing this stuff so great. Personally, I love it when things make me cry, having emotion overrun your body like that, it's almost as forceful as love itself. To you and anyone else who was driven to tears by any part of this story, thank you so much. Nothing could make this more worthwhile than knowing that there are people out there who were so moved by the story that I've spun.
Priestess-Midoriko: All that's going to be explained in but a few minutes. Yeah, I don't know why it kept freezing when I went for your e-mail, but thanks for adding it to your review. I didn't quite have the time to send out personal replies this time, but I definitely will next time. Thanks again for being a continued reviewer/supporter.
Earth-Goddess: There aren't two Inuyasha's. Though just think of how annoying that would be for Kagome. She'd be yelling SIT! Every second of the day.
Black Betty, Eleature, Karinu, and the anonymously signed Inuyasha's Girl: Thanks for the support, and no-I'm not tricking anyone.
Oh and code-wyze: If you want to harass me for my lack of proofreading in the first few chapters (The first few chapters were rushed and sloppy, I'll admit that.), then at least take the time to proofread your own two sentence review. It has two glaringly obvious errors. Notably the lack of a comma and the use of the word gonna. Seeing how your so anal about perfect standardized English, I find this funny. You do realize that gonna isn't considered proper English, right? Couldn't you say going to just as easily? Also, fan fiction falls under the classification of individual creative writing. If you have ever taken a class on that, then you would know that there are few (if any) restrictions on punctuation in creative writing. So my only real error is not using spell check, which is not so much a problem after the first few chapters. And yeah, the fragile ego thing, ever think that being my first fan fiction, I wanted to encourage positive responses? I mean how much would I want to keep writing if everyone told me not to waste my time. Not to mention, if I did get a good deal of negative replies, I wouldn't have written to this point and a lot of other readers would probably be disappointed. Oh well, thanks for the flame jackass.
Sorry to anyone else who had to read all of that and could care less, but I had to respond to the little prick, even if it did take up so much space.
And here we are everyone, the beginning of the second story arc. A lot has happened in 500 years and it's time to get caught up. So without further adieu,
Inuyasha: Don't Belong: A Demonic Rampage :Chapter 7: Truth Revealed.
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Last Time on Inuyasha: Kagome awoke on the bottom of the well, confused as to what really happened in the feudal era. Noting that she had no scar from being killed, she merely considered it a bad dream. Noting that she had no other scars at all led her to wonder if it all had been some sort of hallucination/dream. She had no jewel and could not travel through the well.
She ran to her room to find her journal and pictures of Inuyasha. She felt relief to the fact that Inuyasha and the feudal era were parts of her life. She felt overwhelming sorrow that without the jewel, they would all be gone from her life. She still wasn't a hundred percent sure of what had happened on the other side of the well, but she recorded what she remembered, and was in the process of finding closure. She wrote and whispered her final entry and final goodbye into her journal, but as she whispered that it was goodbye and that their journeys were over, a familiar voice rang in response. Looking out her window, a man sat upon Inuyasha's favorite branch.
Confused she screamed, but his words and his voice put her at ease. As she realized that it was indeed Inuyasha, the man leapt across the room and embraced her. They held each other and kissed for much of the night.
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Inuyasha: Don't Belong: A Demonic Rampage :Chapter 7: Truth Revealed.
Coinciding with the breaking of sunlight through the clouds, with the crack of dawn their lips broke away. Staring into the man's eyes, Kagome now cried tears of joy. She could do little more than tremble and to hold him tight. She had thought Inuyasha to be gone, and she was afraid that he would still go. It had all seemed so unreal, the chain of events that had led to their embrace. She didn't know what to believe, but that she didn't want it to end.
But curiosity is a common human trait as is the need for assurance. Kagome tried to speak, but all that could come were more tears.
"Everything is all right Kagome, calm down. I'm here, you're here, were all ok."
His attempt at calming her, was a mild success, as she was at least able to communicate with him.
"Are you...Are you real? Are you really Inuyasha?"
"Actions speak louder than words."
The man stepped back, and stood in front of the window. The light cam in from all around him and he seemed almost angelic. He reached to his right wrist and removed what looked to be a silver, jewel encrusted bracelet. The trim was tarnished silver, it's fine lines depicting an abstract portrait of a man turning into a demon. As the bracelet came off of Inuyasha's wrist, his appearance began to change. He still wore the suit, but so much was different about him. She could tell that it was Inuyasha, that much was clear to her. But what was odd, was that he resembled Sesshoumaru.
Long whitish-silver hair flowed down his shoulders, and familiar amber eyes stared back at her.
He seemed taller than usual, his build had gained in size, but retained it's usual firm definition.
His forehead bore a silverish crest of the half-moon and his cheeks the claw like markings of a demon. and his ears...his ears were missing
"What happened to your ears?"
"Sorry Kagome, I've forgotten that your used to seeing them."
Ruffling through his silvery locks with his hands, Inuyasha brought them into view, slightly smaller than before, with a sterling tone much like that of his hair. His claws were at full length and his smile was a pearl like shade of white.
" The bracelet disguises what you can see...it can't make my ears disappear, so I bind them to my head."
"It's really you...but you look so different. You almost look like Sesshoumaru."
"We are brothers."
"But you two looked so different before."
Gently grasping a hold on Kagome's hand, Inuyasha guided her hand to rest upon the center of his chest, over his heart. With a comforting smile and a pensive stare, his voice grew soft, almost timid.
'I've waited to see her for five-hundred years. I just have to focus on the love that has kept me strong. Kagome, please don't hate me for the things I have to tell you. I can't take losing you again.'
"We have to talk Kagome. A lot has happened in five hundred years and I have much to explain."
His uneasiness unnerved her to the core. Inuyasha had always appeared so strong and confident to her, what could make him so shaken? His eyes pleaded to her for acceptance and understanding. It was much like when he first fled, when the hag labeled him unwelcome.
Holding his hand with a firm grip, Kagome led him across her room and down her stairs. She led him to the bench beneath the Sacred Tree. They sat next to each other facing the spot where they had first met. She let go of his hand and slid it onto his thigh. Leaning onto him and resting her head on his shoulder, Kagome made her presence known. There would be no doubt that she was there for him.
There were infinite combinations of questions that she could ask, variables that affected their lives, the history of the world in five-hundred years, how he had been, etc... Yet the first thing to come from her was merely a question about his suit.
"Where'd you get the suit? You look so handsome, and like a literal million bucks."
"Let's just say that I've accumulated a little money over the course of five-hundred years."
Kagome giggled to herself as she worded her reply in her mind.
"What did you do to make that kind of money? Put a yen in the bank a couple hundred years ago?"
Her chain of questioning had been flawless. She eased him into conversation and took him away from his tiresome thoughts as they began to trade quips and converse as if nothing had ever occured.
"That's a lot of interest Kagome. Heh, I suppose there has always been a lot of interest in me."
"You realize that now? Your not so oblivious anymore, but it seems your ego hasn't changed one bit."
His voice strained as he spoke ever so softly. Shy and timid, his entire being seemed to be at stake with the ramifications of the coming question.
"Am I still the Inuyasha that you fell in love with?"
Kagome began to look away as she began to pull away from him. In her mind, the words came together so well, yet every time she began to speak-her efforts were futile.
"Everything is just happening so fast Inuyasha. One moment everything is fine, the next you abandon me and turn into a demon. Not your usual transformation either, your presence was as forceful as Naraku, and your sword contained nothing. I lost you Inuyasha, I had lost you. A part of me was missing and I could barely go on another second. Then when we're trying to find and save you, you flatten a forest and try to kill Miroku and Sango ,moments after they shared how they felt. They had waited so long, only for you to try taking their future from them. Every second I felt you drift further and further away. But I knew that you'd never hurt me, that your heart would always tame the beast within. Yet you killed so many people: friends, rivals and even innocent bystanders . I tried to reason with you, trusting that you'd never hurt me, and you murdered me with your bare hands. I've always felt so safe with you. You said that you wanted to protect me, and I knew that it was true. Even as a demon, your protective nature would never allow you to strike me. Then this day comes and the world is upside down, you hurt me...you killed me and I never thought you would. Your actions told me that you didn't care about my safety anymore. When you killed me, you called me a liar. I never lied to you about anything Inuyasha, especially the fact that I love you. I don't know what took over you, if you were in control, or if jealousy and passion were just too overwhelming, I just don't know. All I can say is that when I died, I could never feel a greater peace. I feel like that every time that I am in your arms. You struck because you were jealous--You loved me. You struck me dead-- You hated me. You held me tight as I faded– I don't even know. Those last moments said so much to me, and I could never hope to decipher the emotion behind all of your actions. I can't even fully understand what happened, how much of that was even true. It's like one large nightmare, Inuyasha. Why didn't I die? Where are my scars? I have so much that I do not know, and it's overwhelming.
And now you're here. You're kind, gentle, understanding-all of your best qualities. Your arrogance hasn't changed at all either. It's like nothing ever happened and we can just be happy, be in love. But there's more to that, there has to be. Your not the same, really not the same, and I'm not the same either.. Why can't I wake up and have everything back to normal? You're the Inuyasha that I fell in love with, but your also the man who broke my trust and struck me down. This reunion is a miracle to say the least, and part of me wonders if it should be a passionate goodbye or an explosive beginning."
Inuyasha had little to say, and his actions said more than words ever could, as he pulled her to him, held her tight, held her close, his silence expressed a guilt that he could never fully explain, even with five-hundred years to think about.
"Kagome...I was in control. I remember everything that I did when I transformed."
Kagome began to cry, and she began to pull away, but Inuyasha held her firm and still. He continued onward.
"Whenever I transformed into the demon, I lost all control and even my memory. How many times have you informed me of the horrors I've committed while in that foreign form? This time...it was different. I moved with a purpose, I moved on a desire to be with and protect you. I was in control...yet my judgement was clouded through the primitive and simplistic mind of my demon form. My emotions tore me apart and in the end, it was like I had no control at all. I suppose the closest comparison that you could make would be to a person that had been intoxicated or a person that had done drugs. I didn't ask to transform, and it horrified me as I was forced to watch myself move against you in rage, so shaken by the idea that you chose Kouga over myself. I was consumed by that rage. I wish every day, that like the other times, I wouldn't know what I did while in that form. When you had died, your scent surrounded me, and I clouded my senses to anything beyond you. All I could smell, all I could see, all I could feel as the blood flowed down the length of my arm...was you. It was through that surrounding, that my mind could finally focus...that I began to seize full control over myself once more. I focused on your memory, and upon my love...and though it only took seconds, the fight within me seemed to last an eternity, and I saw, smelt, and felt that you were with me-giving me the strength to conquer my demon blood. Kagome, it was you that made me what you see. Your influence helped me to grow and undertake the final transformation ritual. Your influence saved me Kagome...your sweet memory brought me back and completed the ritual."
She eased back slightly and Inuyasha softened his grip accordingly. She looked at him, her head tilting ever so slightly, observing him from his top to his bottom, from his left to his right.
"I don't understand ,Inuyasha. What ritual? What happened to you?"
He chuckled at her confusion...and he continued as thought about what he was going to say next.
" You know Sesshoumaru wasn't always a full demon Kagome?"
She gasped and leaned towards Inuyasha, her curiosity running wild.
"He's not a full demon?"
"Well...he is now. I am too, if you haven't sensed that by now. You see, apparently, me and Sesshoumaru both were born from human mothers. Father had never completed the mating ritual with Sesshoumaru's mother and their lifelines were not bound. Sesshoumaru, with a strong father figure, was put through horrible trials. Father would teach and train Sesshoumaru daily, so that Sesshoumaru would know how to fight and have the manners to match his role as an aristocratic heir. Father aimed for Sesshoumaru to know the value of strength and also that of compassion, though Sesshoumaru would only recognize one of the two. Father had his men hunt Sesshoumaru regularly and he would torture my brother in the castle. I never really knew my father, but I had always known of him to be kind and generous, brave and vicious only in battle.He was pushing Sesshoumaru, pushing him to his breaking point. Brother's blood transformed him many times, and eventually would consume him, as it did me. We've always been warned about this...that it consumes a demon's soul-you remember that Kagome. What we were never told, was that the loss of a soul would result from failing the ritual. Our emotions run wild and our power increases exponentially. It takes discipline of some kind, something extra in us to tame that inner beast. Sesshoumaru had his training, he knew the value of strength and sought to wield it. Father had prepared him for the ritual, with his teachings and Sesshoumaru's craving for power, brother was kept in control during the process, as he tamed the beast. Over the years Sesshoumaru remembered the teachings, but little of his childhood. Arrogant jerk thought he was sooo pure...only to come across a book in his castle's study that told him different. Yeah, after I defeated Naraku, Sesshoumaru spent a good time reading father's old books. Reflecting on his past, as he set to raise Rin I suppose. After he read of the ritual...he began to wander once more...in search of me. To either guide me through the process...or kill me if I failed. Every time you ask him he'll say one or the other...what a flip flopper. I guess it depends on if he's feeling sociable or if it's his time of the month again...heh. He tried to push me and teach me about strength and fighting when I was a child , just as father did him. Maybe he knew about the ritual then and forgot over time...or maybe he was just a good brother once. Either way...father's methods weren't meant for me. It's not power that I desire."
She stared on in amazement as his tale continued. She never saw Sesshoumaru to be so caring, she never knew the bond that he and Inuyasha shared. Her heart mourned for the harsh methods that hardened him and made him grow so cold. She wondered to herself about his brother's psyche.
'It's so sad, what he went through as a child-no wonder he's so cold and hardened. But he's changed so much in the time I've known him. Maybe tenseiga was his father's way of saying he was sorry...giving him the means to heal instead of hurt and the means to fall in...a kind of disgusting but sweet none the less, love. Caring for Rin softened him up...she made him feel again.'
"Hey Inuyasha, from the sounds of things, it seems you and Sesshoumaru grew pretty close while I was gone. You guys do some brotherly bonding?"
He rolled his eyes.
"If by brotherly bonding, you mean traveling and living with him. Being indebted to him for years and years."
"Well that sounds like bonding to me. You two speak a lot still?"
His expression hardened and irritation accented his tone.
"Lets just say we had a difference of opinion and grew apart."
He grinned and laughed to himself as he drew tenseiga from his side. Kagome looked on in shock, as her reflection stared back at her from the gleam of Sesshoumaru's former sword.
"You killed Sesshoumaru?"
"No, he was just unworthy to wield the sword. Listen...it's a real long story and I swear that I'll tell you that and more, but we have a lot of the basics to get down here."
"Yeah I guess so."
"For starters, I suppose you'll want to know what happened to Miroku, Sango, and all those pesky wolves."
She nodded in agreement as her expression grew sad. Their memory was fresh in her mind...and she would miss them all dearly.
"What happened to them Inuyasha?"
"Well this is how it all happened..."
----The day Kagome was killed, in Kouga's caves.----
When I realized that you were dead, and realized what I had done, I had to make a decision. The jewel was always there, with you, waiting for me to wish upon it and fulfill whatever desire I had-whether it was becoming a full demon or something else. I never could make a wish, because nothing I could ever want would mean anything, if I didn't have you as well. So as you laid in my arms, lifeless and growing cold, I snatched the jewel from around your neck and wished that all injuries that you have received, would be undone...that it would be like I never killed you. I knew that you would go away...but you were already gone. At least I knew that I helped you in some way...and that we'd be reunited somewhere down the line. In retrospect, I should have wished for all the people that I hurt that day to be saved...but I didn't. I could just think about you. I was down on my hands and knees, shattered by the events- and no matter how many times I said it...the goodbye never felt like it was true.
Looking about in the darkness, the demon, surveyed the damages that he had caused. Bodies laid on the ground, submersed in a mix of their own blood and that of their allies. Bodies were torn and nothing was whole. It had not been a battle, it had been a slaughter, and as it all sank in, the demon was overcome with regret.
As his eyes peered across the terrain, in a corner two shadows held each other. They had been survivors...a rare thing on that day. Stepping over a fading Kouga, Inuyasha approached the shadows only to see that it was his old friends Miroku and Sango. Her teeth were clenched and she was left twitching from the pain. Several energized blades of Inuyasha's blood had carved her abdomin...and charred everything that they passed through. Leaning over her and holding her close...a young monk rested his hand on her cheek and stared into the fading expression of pain and life within her eyes. Without even the respectful motion of turning his head, the monk replied to his lover's killer, with his back towards him.
" Let me guess, your sorry, you don't know what you did but you know you did it. Let me guess, I'm supposed to forgive you for taking her from me. "
Miroku finally faced Inuyasha, he was ready to reprimand Inuyasha for his action. As he turned, the crimson red of a demon's eyes and the piercing boldness of facial markings stood out amongst the shadows. He was shaken by the sight and dove at the demon, desperately trying to stop him from finishing off Sango. Inuyasha threw the monk aside with ease. Taking off his fire-rat haori, Inuyasha extended his claws and trimmed it into long lengths of cloth. He began to wrap her wounds tightly to put pressure on the wounds and to stop the bleeding. His intentions were pure and his efforts were flawed. He knew little about treating wounds and was merely emulating what Kagome had done for him so many times before. Miroku had regained his composure and began to approach Inuyasha to see that the demon was treating Sango's wounds.
"I'm sorry Miroku. I really am sorry. I know what I did, and I can't explain what drove me to do it. I know you can never forgive me...but I'd like to ask you to try. I made my wish and Kagome is back in her time...and safe. Hopefully, we can save Sango as well. I'm so sorry Miroku...I'm so sorry Sango."
"Brother! Stop grieving those who are not yet dead! Act as you now are, strong!"
A familiar voice boomed through the walls of the cave, and his presence was felt by all. Slowly strolling in, his head tilting ever so slightly from side to side as he surveyed the aftermath, Sesshoumaru approached them. He had not been without emotion, his expression had not been cold. Sesshoumaru was indeed beaming with satisfaction. His pleasure disgusted Inuyasha, and Miroku was too worried about Sango to even come to a conclusion.
He stood over Kouga and lifted him off of the ground. Kouga's body was weak and his limbs had grown limp. Supported merely by the strength of Sesshoumaru's arm, the demon stood, attempting to look Sesshoumaru in the eye, and failing miserably at that attempt.
" Insolent wolf, how dare you push my brother so? You dare to steal the partner of Lord Inu-Taisho's heir? If father were alive, this would warrant a swift war of massive proportions. You and your tribe deserve the fate you have been dealt and I should finish you right now. Though, I must say that I am impressed with the results of your arrogance. A fine specimen my brother has become. Your actions served to fuel his ascension. For that, I promise that you will be repaid."
Throwing Kouga to the ground as he approached Inuyasha and his wounded comrads, Sesshoumaru unsheathed his inheritance. Sesshoumaru drew the tenseiga, the brilliant shine of his ceremonious steel glistened through the room.He loomed over Sango and had motioned for Inuyasha and Miroku to move. They were unsure of his reasoning, but they moved without question, knowing that Sesshoumaru, had become their last hope.
As he swung his mighty sword, and healed Sango of her ailments, Sesshoumaru began to speak with his brother.
"Inuyasha, you have become something great, and the prophesy is coming into fruition. A moment of true emotional distress, you will transform and be consumed- only to begin the ritual.
Taming the inner beast, your body harbors a melodious mixture of demonic power and human emotion. The final transformation has begun brother, and soon you will be more than you had ever dreamed of prior. That power of a true demon that flows through you...is now permanently within your grasp."
"What the hell are you talking about?"
A healed Sango grabbed onto Sesshoumaru's leg and lifted herself to her feet once more. She felt weak and struggled as she moved. Her wounds were no more and her fate was no longer a certainty. Sesshoumaru moved towards his brother and stood merely feet away from him.
"Brother, I have spent much time in father's old study. I have found scrolls depicting a past that I've forgotten and prophesies predicting what is yet to come. Much to my surprise, I was a hanyou once myself. It is our father's blood , Inuyasha. His blood overpowers our senses and seizes control of our bodies. If unchecked, it could strip us of even our own souls. However, If we are strong enough to tame the inner demon, we undergo one more transformation-we fully accept our father's blood and allow it to turn us into pure demons. Not infected hanyous with a boost of power and lack of control, but rather what we were meant to be. Inuyasha, you have tamed the inner beast. You will soon begin to change into a full demon, such as myself. You will be in full control, your heart and it's emotions will skip not a beat. The only difference will be your form and the power that you wield."
Inuyasha was frozen by the shock of his brother's revelation. So much had happened so soon and it was all beginning to be more than he could handle. His mind marveled at how the demonic blood he had grown to fear, could bring about such a wonderful change. His shock turned to wonder and his wonder led to anxiety, as he pressed on to know more.
" None of this is making any sense. Why are you being so helpful?"
"I recognize you as my brother, and as my equal. As such, your finally worthy of your inheritance. As much as it pains me to relinquish what was once mine, half of the western lands are now yours. You've ascended beyond the mediocrity of a hanyou and are now my equal. I can deny you no longer. Half of the western lands is a small price to pay for the land that we shall accumulate as per prophesy. Once transformed, the balance will be restored and the brothers shall stand as equals, as they wage the greatest war known to demon and man. Inuyasha, say farewell to your companions. You now travel with me. The time for preparations is near, and your transformation nears completion."
" Great...so I have some land. I'm not going to travel with you, and I don't want to say goodbye to Miroku and Sango. I've already lost somebody that was important to me today. Your NOT going to take away the few people I have left in my life. They are my friends, and you....well I wouldn't care if you dropped dead."
Sesshoumaru's look fixed into that of a glare, his cheekbones swelled as he clenched his jaw.
His body grew tense and his emotions came to the surface. His voice laced with the fury he had bound within.
"Inuyasha! Our differences are behind us and we are to march towards our future. You CANNOT deny my demands! You will forever be indebted to me for saving your companion and for undoing the damage you've inflicted to these lowly sub-creatures who dare call themselves demons."
You know Kagome, I didn't realize it at the time..but if I knew Sesshoumaru was going to get to that cave when he did, he could have saved you with tenseiga before it was too late and we'd be together and still have the jewel. A mistake I've regretted every moment for five-hundred years.
I acted quickly and acted upon emotion rather than common sense. I knew when he said that, that I really did owe him. Part of me didn't want to thank anyone for anything...I mean how could I be thankful when you were gone like that? He was right though, I was indebted to him-and I made good on my honor.
Sighing, as he realized that Sesshoumaru was right, Inuyasha slowly turned towards Miroku and Sango. His head hung low, barely able to look them in the eye, he sulked as he prepared to say a final goodbye. His pride had been shattered in the course of the day, no, his pride would not get in the way of a proper goodbye today. Little was said as Inuyasha approached his closest companions and friends. In utter silence, Inuyasha hugged Sango and held her close. Relinquishing his firm grip over the exterminator, he moved towards Miroku, and surprisingly did the same. Miroku's eyes were wide, his mouth agape, he looked like he was about to have a stroke.
"Inuyasha...uh why are you being so..um...emotional?"
Letting his friend go and slowly stepping back, Inuyasha's stare met theirs as they were locked in what seemed like an eternity. Covering his face, so they could not see the manifestation of his emotional state. So they would not see his tears...trickling down from his fierce crimson eyes.
"I've got to maintain my honor. I am now indebted to Sesshoumaru, and I guess I have a lot to learn about myself too. You two have been there for me through my worst and stood by my side when I needed you most. I've never really had any sort of family (Glares at Sesshoumaru) and you guys have become more to me than anyone that bares similar blood (Glares once more at him). Kagome was the love I had always searched for, Kaede was the grandmother I never wanted, Shippo the son I never asked for, and you guys were like brother and sister to me. Traveling with you guys has given me a sense of completion that I don't think I would have ever found on my own. I don't need half of the western lands, hell I don't need a quarter of the western lands. I don't know just what is mine, but I would like for you to take as much land as you need. Build yourself a proper home...and build a village around it for all the kids your gonna be baring Sango. I don't think the demon exterminators will be so under-populated in the future."
Sango's heart fluttered at the prospect of baring the monk's child...and she winced at the prospect of baring so many. Especially since she had a bad feeling that Inuyasha was right about that.
Their expressions were torn between grief and glee. Their two closest companions were going to be out of their lives, yet they were going to have a home...and their life together had truly begun.
They thanked him excessively for his generous gift...and partially unwanted prediction (to which, Miroku was more than happy to agree with).
"I guess this is goodbye guys, Miroku...treat her right will ya? When she gets pregnant, she can't exactly be chasing and beating you down with a heavy boomerang...BEHAVE. Then again, I guess the wind tunnel was just an affliction, the lechery was the curse. Heh...I'll miss you Miroku."
"You will be missed as well Inuyasha. Though your wit will be missed by none."
"Sango, You've lost your family and I know what that is like. Try to let go of your past as you move towards your future. You have a new family now...and their going to need your full attention and all of your heart. I'll miss you Sango."
"As will I miss you."
Inuyasha moved towards Kirara and gently ran his palm across the feline's soft fur. Inuyasha muttered a goodbye, while she merely purred at his touch...and cried at his absence.
Sesshoumaru, meanwhile, was moving from corpse to corpse, undoing the damages inflicted by his brother. Their bodies reunited, their wounds sealed, life giving blood returned-they had been fully healed. The tribe was confused as to what happened, given the fact that they were still alive.
But none the less, to live was a celebrated accomplishment within that cave. Wolf Demons embraced and laughed together...it was as if living was victory in itself.
The only wolf unable to celebrate, had been Kouga. Within the shadows, sitting near the exit to his caves, Kouga sat against the wall in the fetal position. The agony of never seeing Kagome again had emotionally crippled him, and he knew not of Inuyasha's wish.
As the two brothers ventured out of the Wolf-Demon tribe's den, Sesshoumaru turned to look down upon the grieving demon, only to add salt to his wounds.
"Grieving what was not yours...pathetic wolf."
As Inuyasha passed the grieving Kouga, he knelt down and sat merely feet away from him. Placing his hand on Kouga's shoulder...and drawing the Wolf's attention towards the demon, Inuyasha began to comfort him.
"I wished on the jewel Kouga...she'll be alright. She's just in her own world now. We may never see her again...but at least I know that she's alright. I hope that'll console you as you grieve."
Kouga could barely contain his feelings of rage, yet he was too shaken by grief to even respond.
Nothing could be said that would console him...especially from the mouth of her killer.
The two brothers traveled through the woods until a clearing came into view. Playing amongst the flowers was Sesshoumaru's ...mate. In the distance stood Jaken and Sesshoumaru's transportation, ah and un.
Turning to his brother snidely commentating upon his judgement, Inuyasha pointed towards Rin's visible marking.
"Isn't she alittle young for you Sesshoumaru? I mean you marked her already!?! What kind of pervert are you?"
"Brother, she is marked and little more. After all, I wouldn't want some wolf to come along and try to take her from me down the line."
"Damn it Sesshoumaru!"
Yeah...it was definitely a rocky companionship for the first year or so. He kept going on about scrolls and prophesies, and would NOT stop flirting with that child. It's disgusting...he's Miroku with more manners and less charisma. We got into quite a few fights during that time...I always won of course. My powers were unbelievable when the journey began and they grew by the day as I changed into my current form. Of course tenseiga saved his ass every time. Father always knew he'd be the wuss. Heh.
---Modern times-With Kagome----
"So everyone is ok?"
A rush of relief overcame her as she realized that the worst of her fears were now without basis.
Everyone had their happy ending it seemed...well except for Kouga. Her uneasiness towards Inuyasha began to melt away as she heard of how his feelings for her tamed his inner demon. How his feelings for her overcame his transformations for good. She leaned in and kissed him with all of the pent up passion that had accumulated within her over the years they traveled together.
Breaking away from her, Inuyasha simply smiled. Standing up, his posture stiff and perfect, he stood so regal...part of living with Sesshoumaru one would suppose. He reached out and held her hand as she stood to meet him.
"Given that kiss, I don't think I should be that nervous asking you this...but I am. I've been waiting to see you for so long, I've accumulated degrees and I've accumulated wealth. Now I'm well aware of your era and it's pleasures. I'd like to take you out on a date of some kind. The finest restaurants, dinner, dancing, spas, just name it Kagome, I want to do whatever I can for you."
"You already have Inuyasha."
They leaned in towards each other as they descended into yet another kiss. Their heartbeats danced around each other, as their tongues moved the same. Their passion...their emotion...became one heated desire, and they leaned up against the Sacred Tree, kissing each other softly.
"I'll go wherever you want to take me Inuyasha."
"mmm Then I'll have to take you to only the best."
They slowly got up and approached Inuyasha's car. Sleek and red, with silver accents...it had been an imported Crossfire convertible. The curve's of the car were unlike anything Kagome had been accustomed to living in Japan. The car only had two seats and limited space, the engine roared as it raced along. The booming sound of his pipes rang for blocks.
"I see you still like to get places fast. You'd think after five-hundred years of waiting for me you'd learn some patience."
Inuyasha smirked and shifted his eyes toward Kagome.
"Well it's a lot more stylish than running everywhere. And besides...there is only so much time in a day...why should we waste it sitting in a car?"
They approached their first destination. It was a large building with an old Victorian decor. It's beauty stunned Kagome, as she wasn't exactly used to being in such places. Hundreds congregated onto a ballroom floor , others dined in only the finest of western delicacies.
Pulling out her seat, ever the gentleman, Inuyasha set out to make the night perfect for her. Sitting down next to her rather than across, Inuyasha reached for her hand and held it under the table as the two began to converse.
"I don't get how you're here though. Aren't all demons extinct? Do they all have bracelets like yours?"
"No Kagome, only a few demons have the bracelets, and a majority of them are extinct."
"What happened?"
"Now that's an interesting story."
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Tons more to come.
The date and catching up on the major events of 500 years will take 2 or 3 more chapters, and there should be a surprise or two along the way. I think I have enough to make this hit 50 chapters or so now. A lot more is to come.
