Title: The Depths of Your Love
Summary: Inuyasha and Kagome are faced with a life changing decision. It will test the depths of their love. 'Yet she always came back to him when she fled. And he'd always be waiting.'
Pairings: InuKag, MirSan, SessKagura
A/N: Hello once again! The story will be moving on a little bit…yay! This chapter will contain some background info and such. I have a question though, did any of you go 'wtf!' when you saw the new ratings system? I sure did. Anyway, sorry for the delay, but I did reassure you that I will always update eventually. I won't ever give up on this story. And lets all give a round of applause to InuLvr7 for telling me to get my ass up and finish the chapter (not literally of course) As soon as I read her review I finished it! (Granted, I didn't check my email until 6 days after she sent it)
Chapter 10: Eight Year Old!
Dedicated to InuLvr7
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Asa Yu Jie Kimichi. Now, that is a name that not many would remember now a days. Though, for many a year, the mere thought of the name would send a grown man into shudders. The people who knew Asa; the people who really knew her, were naturally long gone and buried.
The sixteen year old young beauty convicted on false charges; burned in front of all of the villagers eyes. All except for a fair few. They were; of course, the people who actually knew her.
Asa's mother, a widower in a village of flourish, couldn't understand how her daughter was capable of committing such a heinous crime of infidelity. As a child Asa was for the most part soft spoken and kind to every one alike and different. From day one, Asa's mother knew that she was a special child; a gifted child.
At the age of only six Asa had begun to show her spiritual powers, and thus, began her training as a young miko. At the age of fourteen, Asa was plenty old enough to settle down with someone who would take care of her, and Asa's mother had chosen the most respectable and loyal man in the entire village to be her betrothed.
Asa hadn't been all too ecstatic about the situation, but she knew that she didn't really have a choice in the matter. Jadonmoni Kimichi was a wealthy and amiable merchant who kept the village thriving with life. He had wanted her as his young bride.
So during the summer of her fifteenth birthday Asa was married to Jadonmoni and immediately was moved into his residence to stay. She continued her lessons as a married woman and found pride and joy in helping the villagers in any way she could—whether it was healing or helping the elderly perform chores.
Almost a year later, Tsuyaoi Dai had confessed to having an affair with Asa and pleaded for forgiveness.
The rest of the story is history.
Asa had been in the beginnings of her life ahead of her, but she never had the chance to grow old, bearing children of her own. This is why her innocent soul was born into another.
Ying was her name.
Awoken to a smoldering village with no memory whatsoever, she had run. Running and running until she stumbled upon a poor farmer. Sheltering and caring for Ying had developed a close relationship, and when Ying turned sixteen they were married.
Ying gave birth to three beautiful children.
They went by the names of Amaya, Kikyo, and Kaede.
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Miroku glanced at the cart full of their possessions and gifts from the villagers. It seemed as though they had made several friends of this village, and, it also seemed as thought gossip spread like a wildfire around here.
He and Sango had decided to return to Sango's village and rebuild it. They would gather people from various towns that they passed through to help the town grow and prosper. Sango had come to him a week ago telling him that she loved him and asking him if he was serious about his feelings for her.
Why did she even need to ask?
It wasn't doing her well to sit around all day watching the well for their friends—no—Inuyasha and Kagome were considered their family. He saw heart break every time he looked at his beloved and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get her to forget.
For, Miroku knew that if they were destined to cross paths again, then it would happen when it was meant to. Waiting wouldn't further time, it would only make it pass slower, excruciatingly slower.
When Miroku proposed the idea of rebuilding her home village, at first Sango had been straightforward with the answer 'no.' Her reasoning was that they needed to be around for when Inuyasha and Kagome returned, and when they did; they needed to resume hunting Naraku.
But, oh Sango…couldn't she see that Inuyasha and Kagome were most likely not coming back?
Ever.
This hurt Miroku so much, the painful truth. As a child with a hole in your hand that could suck enormous demons into nonexistence; he wasn't particularly well-liked; therefore Inuyasha and Kagome had been his first real friends.
As he gazed at Sango sitting in the cart next to him; he gave her a reassuring smile. Everything would be alright, in time.
Everything would be alright.
Miroku knew he'd be with Sango for eternity; he just knew.
They'd rebuild the village, and grow stronger for that inevitable day in which their paths met with Naraku's. For this reason, they knew that they couldn't bring Shippo along. He would be in a constant danger, and the young kitsune needed a sturdy home.
This broke their hearts further.
Miroku and Sango waved at the villagers, nearing tears when they saw the trembling fox demon clinging to Kaede's leg.
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Inuyasha sat at the foot of the staircase, distractedly picking at the carpet covering it when he heard Hitomi walk down the steps. As she passed she gave him a cheery, "Good morning, Inuyasha," and walked to the hall closet; pulling her jacket on.
"Morning, Hitomi." Inuyasha mumbled.
She walked into the kitchen and came back out with her purse and car keys. "Ready?" she smiled.
"As I'll ever be."
"Great, come on. There might be traffic."
Inuyasha sighed as he stood up and followed Hitomi out of the door.
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Kagome shut her locker door and began to walk towards her homeroom. On her way, she saw Hojo struggling with a large book at his own locker. Her steps visibly quickened as she passed with him without so much as a 'hello.'
Walking into the classroom, she made her way over to her desk. Almost immediately, Eri, Yuki, and Ayumi rushed over to her.
"Kagome! Is it really true about that guy that's living with you?" Ayumi asked in a loud whisper.
"And did you really slap Hojo!" Yuki added.
"What's going on, Kagome? Spill!" Eri exclaimed.
Kagome noticed the curious glances from her classmates and with a nervous laugh said, "It isn't the best time to discuss this, guys."
"Fine, but after school you are going to tell us every single detail!" Yuki said.
"Okay, okay." Kagome said.
"Take your seats, girls," their homeroom teacher said in annoyance. "This is not the social hour; I believe you know the rules."
Ayumi, Eri, and Yuki all mumbled soft apologies as they went back to their desks.
Kagome sighed and slid down into her seat. She tapped her pencil against her desk repeatedly as she thought about Hojo, and how she had just simply slid by him! Girlfriends were not supposed to hide from their boyfriends like that!
That just wasn't how it worked!
She was supposed to go up to him and apologize for slapping him, and explain that he had hurt her feelings by insinuating that she would just up and…and…with someone who she barely knew and might she add, wasn't her boyfriend!
Okay, so maybe she was still a little mad…
Understatement. She was still really mad and offended.
Hojo would be the one to apologize—that is, if he could find her.
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Inuyasha waved at Hitomi's retreating car, and with a deep breath; stepped inside the building. Inuyasha could sense all of the edgy eyes on him yet again as he walked over to the secretary's desk.
"I'm here to see my brother." Inuyasha said gruffly to the older woman.
She hurriedly said into her headset, "Just a moment Mrs. Billingsly." Her gaze lifted up to Inuyasha. "Of course, Mr. Taisho. It's a pleasure to see you again," the secretary smiled in a sickeningly sweet manner. Inuyasha could tell that her teeth were slightly yellowed.
"I'm sure it is," he responded indifferently.
As he headed towards the elevator, a man who looked to be in his early thirties rose from his seat in the lobby and called out, "Why does he get to go right on in? I have been waiting here for three hours! Three hours! Who do you think you are!"
Inuyasha's steps halted. He turned around and calmly walked over to the angry man. "And your name is?" he asked flatly.
"Carl. Carl Nguyen."
"Well, Carl Nguyen, my name is Inuyasha Taisho, and I am part owner of this firm. Kindly let yourself out, I believe you know the way."
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Sesshomaru chuckled at his younger brother. "Part owner, Inuyasha?" His flaxen eyebrows were raised.
"It's close enough. That man was one little shit that didn't deserve your time."
"Oh? I'm glad that you think so highly of me, little brother. I would have thought that you would've wished people like him onto me. I didn't know you cared, I'm touched." Sesshomaru smirked.
"Don't flatter yourself, Sesshomaru. You are a down right bastard."
"But I'm not a little shit, though?" Sesshomaru cracked a smile.
Inuyasha kept his expression straight, he did not laugh OR smile with his brother unless said brother was in mortal peril in which case he would laugh at aforementioned brother.
Inuyasha only grunted a response and looked away.
This only caused Sesshomaru to chuckle again. "Well, little brother, I suppose we should end our little chit chat so that you can get down to business and expand your lack of knowledge."
Inuyasha sent him a glare.
Kagura cracked open the door, "Are you two quite finished yet?" She asked.
"Quite," Sesshomaru answered, smirk still in place.
"Wonderful," Kagura answered sarcastically, "Inuyasha, would you please come with me? I have a room prepared for your lessons."
Inuyasha stood up and walked over to her without saying anything to Sesshomaru. His brother had gotten just damn creepy. Creepy was simply the only word to describe his behavior.
Kagura gave him a smile as she shut the door after them and they walked down the hall.
The whole lot of them were acting creepy!
Kagura opened a door at the end of the hall, and Inuyasha soon followed. Inside appeared to be a very large room with shelves and shelves of books. There were two large desks facing each other, and behind the desk closet to the windows there was this big black board thingy on wheels.
At another part of the room, there were a few white box things that looked like windows with a black view. There was also a sitting area with two sofas and a coffee table in between.
The room was lit by hanging lamps from the ceiling.
"Welcome to your new classroom, Inuyasha." Kagura smiled as she walked over to the desk in front of the black board thing and sat down. "Please have a seat," she said, gesturing to the desk mere feet in front of hers.
Inuyasha hesitated before he walked over to the desk and sat down stiffly.
"Before we start, do you have any questions?"
"Yeah, what the hell is all this stuff?" Inuyasha asked in half wonder.
"Well, behind me is a chalkboard that I will use to write on in our lessons, and those over there are called computers. We'll talk about those later," she stated.
"Oh, okay," Inuyasha nodded trying to seem indifferent— as if he wasn't practically jumping out of his seat in curiosity.
"I know that you know the basics—simple reading, writing, and math. But, today, we're going to determine where exactly you're at educationally, and then we'll start from there.
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Inuyasha slammed the door of the Higurashi residence after being dropped off by a large black limousine. "I have the knowledge of an eight year old, she says! AN EIGHT YEAR OLD!"
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"Now Sota, you should really stop playing those juvenile games! A future shrine caretaker has no need to play video games that contain fighting. Now, what would really be useful is a historical legends class." Grandpa said as he walked into the living room, watching Sota beat Inuyasha at the video games once again.
"But Gramps! I told you; I don't wanna be a shrine caretaker! I'm goin' to be a game designer!" Sota whined.
"Of course you aren't! I've told you countless times that I will not tolerate an outsider upholding the maintenance of this holy ground!"
"Holy ground?" Inuyasha raised an eyebrow.
"But of course, young man! Have you not heard of the legend of the hanyou? The Shikon no Tama!" Grandpa exclaimed.
Inuyasha mentally winced, before he said flatly, "Yes, I think I might have."
"Well did you not know that on this very ground, the ancient priestess sealed the blasted demon to the Goshinboku tree to rot? She conquered a great evil here and was honored as being one of the greatest priestesses alive! It happed right outside, my boy, and right outside!" Grandpa said in excitement.
"Really?" Inuyasha said without emotion, but on the inside he was screaming at the old man. I'M the hanyou that was sealed to the tree! I WASN'T left there to rot, Kagome FREED me; she LOVED me dammit!
Sota sighed, "Give it a rest Gramps. I'm sure Inuyasha really cares about some old fairytale with a bad ending," he muttered crossly as he bit his lip in concentration, staring at the screen.
"Well of course he does."
"You're getting loony in your old age Gramps. You may have only turned seventy three on Tuesday but you act a hundred." Sota said.
"Hear, hear!" Kagome said with a wide grin as she walked inside. She sat down next to her brother and gave him a high five, "Gramps, lighten up on him, would you?"
Grandpa bristled, "I will do no such thing! I tell you—kids these days!" he said walking out of the room in a huff.
Sota sighed, but never lifting his gaze from the screen, "What is his problem?"
Kagome giggled and softly bumped him in the arm with her shoulder, "It's Gramps, Sota, what did you expect?"
Sota rolled his eyes……
"…YEEEESSSS!" Sota shouted in triumph. He had beaten Inuyasha once more. The poor guy hadn't even stood a chance, Kagome thought in amusement. She turned her head to look at Inuyasha and noted that he was smiling affectionately at Sota.
He seemed to feel her eyes on him, for, his gentle smile shifted onto her.
Kagome's heart skipped a beat.
His smile was perfect in every retrospect; his teeth white and straight. He had a handsome face accentuated by a strong jaw and straight nose. His sapphire blue eyes sparkling; thick black lashes accompanying his stunning eyes. A few midnight black tresses had fallen loose from his ponytail and lovingly cupped his face.
Kagome knew she was staring, but for all that she was worth, she couldn't tear her eyes away from the sight before her. Why, all of a sudden, was she noticing how gorgeous this guy was?
And then, it shattered.
"Is your boyfriend coming over for dinner again tonight?" Sota teased, his eyes sparkling mischievously. Kagome tore her eyes away from Inuyasha with the faintest hint of pink staining her cheeks.
"No, he's not." Was all that she offered.
Sota shrugged, and returned his attention to the screen. "You know, if you two are having problems, you should really try to work them out. Mom and Gramps love Hojo and he always brings us gifts. You two fighting can't be healthy, Kagome," he said offhandedly.
"Should I call you Dr. Higurashi now, Sota? Who asked you anyway? Besides," Kagome said firmly, "we aren't having 'problems.'"
"Sure, that's what they all say." Sota said.
Kagome raised an eyebrow, "Oh? And who is 'they'?"
"Besides, you—you mean?" Sota grinned.
"Hojo and I are not having problems!"
"That's nice to know, dear." Hitomi said, "Dinner's ready."
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Kagome picked at her rice without any enthusiasm. She mildly listened to the conversation around her. "So how was your day, Sota?" Hitomi asked.
"Fine, I guess," he answered.
"Inuyasha?" she asked.
"Fabulous," he said in deadpan.
"Gramps?" she asked.
He mumbled something that had the words 'darn', 'stubborn', and 'kids' mixed in.
"Kagome?" she tried again in exasperation.
"I don't really want to talk about it," she answered her mother.
"What's wrong, honey?" Hitomi frowned.
Sota took the liberty to answer for her. "Oh, she's just having troubles with her boyfriend, Mom," he smirked.
"What? Why?" Hitomi asked.
"I said that I didn't want to talk about it." Kagome repeated; feeling very self conscious sitting in front of Inuyasha. She could almost feel his gaze boring into her. She shifted in her seat.
"Alright," Hitomi frowned, "Boy, don't we have a cheery group tonight?" she inquired more to herself than to anyone else.
Kagome lifted her eyes and immediately met with an intense blue gaze. The emotions that were swirling in his sapphire depths confused her. Curiosity, concern, and…hurt were shining as clear as day.
Why did she suddenly feel like she kicked a puppy every time Sota brought Hojo up around Inuyasha?
Her pulse sped up as she brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and yet again tore her gaze away from his.
She shoved a mouthful of rice into her mouth.
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There you have it! Chapter 10! You know, a month or so ago, I was really frustrated with how this chapter was playing out…so I sort of abandoned it for a while. And when I opened it up again on my computer, I was able to finish it! I guess it goes to show that every once in a while you just need to move onto something else for a while. My cogs are yet again turning! Hurrah!
stroke-of-death: Oh, I only write quick when my cogs are turning, I'm afraid. We should be good for a few weeks now. Hmm, at this point, I really would like to try and complete this story soon. I mean, it's my first one on here and everything, but I've sort of migrated over to another fandom. Inuyasha not so much at the moment. Thanks for your review!
Yami Chikara: I'M GLAD! Eh heh…sorry for the wait. I have plenty of reasons for the delay, but I don't think you particularly want to hear them, do you? Thanks for the review!
penguinlover7: I'm glad you like it! Good luck on the story, and sorry for the little wait. I'll try to get the next chapter out soon. Thanks for reviewing!
Shadow: Thanks :D Sorry for the wait.
sleepinghanyou: Thanks! Sorry for the wait. I guess you're right—about the success part, I mean. Oh believe me, I can be weirder ;)
MoonKitii: Hehehe, I believe we've all done a fair share of drooling at one point or another ;) Sorry for the wait, I hope you liked it!
InuLvr7: I'm sorry! Really, I am! I updated, see? (Bats eyelashes) Actually, it would have been two months on Friday… eh heh…double love sent your way due to the fact that you stuck with this story since Day One, and hopefully you'll continue to do so :D
As for what's going on in my life? Well, I practically died giving a presentation last Friday (Friday the 13th might I add!) I got up there, started talking, and had a seven second mind blank! I'm serious! I was in mid sentence and just stopped talking! (Lowers head) On the bright side, my teacher really likes me and I got a 95!
Sadly, my fingernails didn't survive the whole ordeal, if you know what I mean…
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♥ Much love,
Alyssa
