When An Angel Lost Her Wings - Chapter 4
By: Sakura Katsana
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-kun, I'm only renting him until the day I die.
Sakura's Note: Wow! I got a good amount of reviews for last chapter! ^_^ My goal is to get one hundred by chapter 10... *Hint hint* LOL. But, anyway, how is everyone?
Peachy?
Good. ^_^
I should start with the reviews, today I feel like responding to all my reviewers for last chapter, although I might not always do this... It's just today I feel extra spiffy because it's a snow/sleet/freezing rain day here in Maryland, therefore no school. *Throws a snowball at Inuyasha*
Inuyasha: Who threw that?!
^_^;
Shout outs:
Fay-of-faerie: Yes, author powers do really work, lol. I'm glad you decided to review anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter. R&R!
InuShemeeko: Thanks of reviewing another chapter of WAALHW, you're the greatest! What you brought up will most likely be brought up in a few chapters or so, so sit back and enjoy. R&R (Like I have to ask ^_~)
Anti [.] Poptarts: I LOVE your name! (Not to mention pop tarts, lol) *Hands Anti [.] Pop tarts a pop tart* Thanks for reviewing, and R&R!
Hidden-sorrow: Thanks, I think so too. I hope this update was speedy enough for you, I've used my 5-day weekend mostly for writing, and I'm not tired yet. R&R
Water Eyed Archeress: I love your name, it's so - I hope this doesn't sound lame - pretty. LOL. I love names like that. Your review was one of the most productive I've gotten. Arigatou and this chapter is dedicated to you! *Tosses confetti* R&R
Miko no tsuki: You'll see what they do next chapter, I've mapped out the chapters up to chapter 7 so far, hopefully I'll finish the map out before I reach there in updates. ^.^; Thanks for reviewing! Enjoy this chapter and please R&R.
Animemistress419: The swishing part was my favorite, I'm glad you liked it. Here's a hopefully-speedy update, arigatou for the review and enjoy!
Okibi Usagi: Wow Usagi-chan, breathe! LOL. I'm glad you loved it and want an update so fast. Gomen nasai for leaving it on that note, but this weekend I'm updating all my stories, so you can be in reading bliss. ^_~
Cleo: I guess I have my own view on religion and I'm kind of expressing it here, but on the other hand it's also part imagination. Thanks for the great review and about the vocab, there'll be a discussion next chapter between two people that'll hopefully be of some help. R&R!
***
There is a saying among angels . . .
For every soul that finds its way to heaven
A new star is born
But what happens when an angel falls?
Does that star disappear?
***
Kagome reappeared in the bathroom now carrying a feeling she knew well, regardless of whether she was alive or an angel.
Fear.
This couldn't be happening.
Just when she thought that she was making some of the best progress she'd even made one of the biggest, most emotional obstacles that existed came crashing down on top of it all. What else was going to happen to complicate things?
"Did you find anything?"
The distressed angel coughed, "No, it must have been a stray outside."
Opening the bathroom door she came face to face with Inuyasha's dark purple eyes and his hand poised to knock.
Kagome smiled, lowering the man's hand and walking back to the kitchen. "Wow, all that whining almost caused me to mess up the food!"
Inuyasha walked in seconds after her, resuming his position at the table staring into space. Although the smell of delicious food was calling his name more important things reigned over his mind.
What was he going to do about Sayo? The adoption agency was famous for finding children great families to go to, but oddly enough no one seemed to want to adopt Sayo.
He couldn't see anything wrong with her though, she was funny, adorable, kind and giving, never in any timeouts at the agency.
Now they were saying no to him just because his wife was gone. If she had died the day Sayo had come they wouldn't have taken her back, what difference did it make?
Then to make matters worse the person responsible for her death was still out there, laughing at what they'd done.
And although he hated to say it taking in Kagome, he knew, was going to be expensive. He would have to buy more food, clothes for her . . .
What was he going to do?
"Food's ready!" Kagome chimed, using two dishtowels to hold the sides of the pot.
Inuyasha looked over the rim of the pot with a critical stare, "What is it?"
Kagome laughed, "It's Oden!"
"Oden?"
"You did not just say that," Kagome feigned denial, getting dreamy eyed for the food in front of her. "You did not just tell me you have never had Oden before?"
"You deaf of something wench? Does it look like I know what it is?"
The pearl-gray-eyed girl stiffened slightly at the name. What did she expect from him? He'd just lost his wife and he had a lot of baggage right now, but still. "Apparently not."
Completely oblivious as he was Inuyasha missed the look of hurt the had sparked in her eyes and continued on like nothing had happened.
Kagome sighed, serving herself some of the bubbling Oden onto her plate and bowing her head in prayer.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha looked at her incredulously.
Silence.
Kagome nodded her head slightly before looking up to meet his eyes, "It's called saying grace."
"Keh."
The angel shook her head sadly.
Inuyasha popped some Oden into his mouth, chewing on it thoughtfully. "This . . . This is good!"
The angel let out a laugh, "Well of course it is! What did you think it would taste like?"
"Like vegetables."
"You're such a kid."
"Hey!"
Kagome began laughing, hardly getting any food into her mouth for half the meal.
*
Inuyasha dried off the plate with a dishrag and placed it in the dish rack. "You should become a cook."
"Thanks, but I wouldn't get hired from off the streets." Kagome handed him another dish before scrubbing down the empty Oden pot.
From all that Inuyasha had eaten you barely had to clean it at all.
"Well, you're not on the streets anymore. Maybe you could."
Kagome looked over at him, a solicitous look on her face.
Maybe . . .
Maybe she could work while she was here.
She'd never tell anyone on the council, but she desperately wished to be alive again.
Alive . . .
*
Kagome walked down the hall towards the living room where she expected to be met with a melancholy Innocent. When she entered she saw the same couch she had been on the day before and polished oak coffee table.
No Inuyasha.
Looking around she didn't see him anywhere. "I guess he must be out somewhere."
As she was walking towards the guestroom her eyes scanned his room and the balcony - -
- - he was on the balcony.
Staring up at the stars in deep thought was Inuyasha. His hands gripped the railing until their knuckles went white and his black locks blew gently in the breeze.
Kagome smiled, leaning against the frame of the door, despite the tears she willed not to run down her cheeks.
Why was she crying?
It was a beautiful night, the day had been blessed by Kami-sama, and the most beautiful Innocent she'd even seen was safe only a few feet away.
Grabbing a blanket from the guestroom she walked gracefully towards the balcony, sliding the door open and welcoming the breeze to her covered body.
"Hi," Inuyasha turned his head slightly, allowing a small, sad smile to ornament his face.
"Hey."
Kagome nodded in acknowledgement. "It's such a beautiful night."
"I guess you could say that." Inuyasha leaned farther forward on the wooden railing, looking out at the city below.
Kagome looked out over the balustrade at the twinkling lights of Tokyo. The stars, of course, put the lights of Tokyo to shame although half of them couldn't even be seen. At least a few miles away from the center there was less light trying to outdo them.
Wind whipped Kagome's raven tresses around, "I'm sorry for your loss."
Inuyasha instantly looked over at the girl with shock accompanying the sadness, "How did you-"
"I saw a wedding picture."
"How do you know she died? Maybe we divorced." Inuyasha took his usual position, the defensive.
"You're right," Kagome closed her eyes for a moment, looking up at the sky where the waning moon hovered effortlessly in the night.
"No, you are," Inuyasha sighed, hanging his head with all the memories. "She died about a week ago."
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be," Inuyasha allowed another small smile to grace his lips.
Kagome knew old memories were flooding his head, she knew that feeling well. She herself shouldn't experience too many memories from her life as an Innocent, like all other angels. The problem was she never was rid of them, she remembered her family, like most others, but she also remembered pain, sadness, grief, and even how she had died.
"Her name was Kikyo," Inuyasha spoke low snapping Kagome out of her thoughts. "Hikari Kikyo. Yes, she was my hikari, my light."
The angel smiled gently, showing he could continue even though he wasn't even looking her way.
"Before I met her I didn't go help out at shelters, donate anywhere, think of adopting, but then I met her. She was so much better than what I deserved. Gods we loved each other . . ." He sighed, gripping the railing a little tighter.
"We got married straight out of high school, both of us went to college, and we got our fist house together. Then we wanted to have a child, but Kikyo, being the person she was wanted to adopt."
"Sayo?"
Inuyasha nodded, "Now that Kikyo's gone they say I'm not eligible to adopt her, that she needs a two parent home. There's no one waiting to take her, she's already 8 and we're the only people in at least a year or two who wanted to. Somehow or another one parent dies before she can come into their care."
Kagome took a moment to let it all sink in.
That was no coincidence.
Inuyasha seemed to be thinking the same thing. "They say it's only some coincidence but I know it's more than the crap they're spilling."
Kagome nodded in agreement. "Although 'it's ok' isn't appropriate somehow although it won't be the same 'ok' from before, it will be alright.
"Thanks."
"You know, every time a new soul goes to heaven a new star is born?" Kagome leaned back, looking up as stars twinkled in the midnight black sky.
Inuyasha looked over at the girl, "You have a knack for consoling me."
"I guess I've had a lot of experience," she admitted staring out towards the center of Tokyo where a shrine stood, comically out of place in the large city.
The Shrine . . .
Her Shrine . . .
The lights she could make out slowly went out in the dwelling, showing the inhabitants were off to dreamland.
How long had it been?
Six years from what she could remember, it had happened when she was eighteen . . .
So she would be twenty four right now.
Huh.
"Where would someone like you be getting all this experience from, anyway?" Inuyasha looked over at her with a familiar look in his eyes.
It was called pity.
"Life," Kagome smiled, "Good night."
Inuyasha watched the girl make her way back to the hall, "Good night."
***
Her black hair lashed out at the winds as she walked through the city under the cover of night.
She could sense one.
One that was like she used to be.
The white bird on her shoulder soared off into the night, contrasting the black cover that had been placed on the hemisphere hours before.
"Find her, my pet, I will get my revenge. I did not fall without a fight, and I won't give up now."
***
Where there's the next chapter. If you're totally confused by the last scene don't worry, it'll be cleared up soon. You're all smart though, so no worries. It's short but as the story progresses the chapter will get longer and longer. So gomen nasai
So until then,
Ja ne
~Sakura
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-kun, I'm only renting him until the day I die.
Sakura's Note: Wow! I got a good amount of reviews for last chapter! ^_^ My goal is to get one hundred by chapter 10... *Hint hint* LOL. But, anyway, how is everyone?
Peachy?
Good. ^_^
I should start with the reviews, today I feel like responding to all my reviewers for last chapter, although I might not always do this... It's just today I feel extra spiffy because it's a snow/sleet/freezing rain day here in Maryland, therefore no school. *Throws a snowball at Inuyasha*
Inuyasha: Who threw that?!
^_^;
Shout outs:
Fay-of-faerie: Yes, author powers do really work, lol. I'm glad you decided to review anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter. R&R!
InuShemeeko: Thanks of reviewing another chapter of WAALHW, you're the greatest! What you brought up will most likely be brought up in a few chapters or so, so sit back and enjoy. R&R (Like I have to ask ^_~)
Anti [.] Poptarts: I LOVE your name! (Not to mention pop tarts, lol) *Hands Anti [.] Pop tarts a pop tart* Thanks for reviewing, and R&R!
Hidden-sorrow: Thanks, I think so too. I hope this update was speedy enough for you, I've used my 5-day weekend mostly for writing, and I'm not tired yet. R&R
Water Eyed Archeress: I love your name, it's so - I hope this doesn't sound lame - pretty. LOL. I love names like that. Your review was one of the most productive I've gotten. Arigatou and this chapter is dedicated to you! *Tosses confetti* R&R
Miko no tsuki: You'll see what they do next chapter, I've mapped out the chapters up to chapter 7 so far, hopefully I'll finish the map out before I reach there in updates. ^.^; Thanks for reviewing! Enjoy this chapter and please R&R.
Animemistress419: The swishing part was my favorite, I'm glad you liked it. Here's a hopefully-speedy update, arigatou for the review and enjoy!
Okibi Usagi: Wow Usagi-chan, breathe! LOL. I'm glad you loved it and want an update so fast. Gomen nasai for leaving it on that note, but this weekend I'm updating all my stories, so you can be in reading bliss. ^_~
Cleo: I guess I have my own view on religion and I'm kind of expressing it here, but on the other hand it's also part imagination. Thanks for the great review and about the vocab, there'll be a discussion next chapter between two people that'll hopefully be of some help. R&R!
***
There is a saying among angels . . .
For every soul that finds its way to heaven
A new star is born
But what happens when an angel falls?
Does that star disappear?
***
Kagome reappeared in the bathroom now carrying a feeling she knew well, regardless of whether she was alive or an angel.
Fear.
This couldn't be happening.
Just when she thought that she was making some of the best progress she'd even made one of the biggest, most emotional obstacles that existed came crashing down on top of it all. What else was going to happen to complicate things?
"Did you find anything?"
The distressed angel coughed, "No, it must have been a stray outside."
Opening the bathroom door she came face to face with Inuyasha's dark purple eyes and his hand poised to knock.
Kagome smiled, lowering the man's hand and walking back to the kitchen. "Wow, all that whining almost caused me to mess up the food!"
Inuyasha walked in seconds after her, resuming his position at the table staring into space. Although the smell of delicious food was calling his name more important things reigned over his mind.
What was he going to do about Sayo? The adoption agency was famous for finding children great families to go to, but oddly enough no one seemed to want to adopt Sayo.
He couldn't see anything wrong with her though, she was funny, adorable, kind and giving, never in any timeouts at the agency.
Now they were saying no to him just because his wife was gone. If she had died the day Sayo had come they wouldn't have taken her back, what difference did it make?
Then to make matters worse the person responsible for her death was still out there, laughing at what they'd done.
And although he hated to say it taking in Kagome, he knew, was going to be expensive. He would have to buy more food, clothes for her . . .
What was he going to do?
"Food's ready!" Kagome chimed, using two dishtowels to hold the sides of the pot.
Inuyasha looked over the rim of the pot with a critical stare, "What is it?"
Kagome laughed, "It's Oden!"
"Oden?"
"You did not just say that," Kagome feigned denial, getting dreamy eyed for the food in front of her. "You did not just tell me you have never had Oden before?"
"You deaf of something wench? Does it look like I know what it is?"
The pearl-gray-eyed girl stiffened slightly at the name. What did she expect from him? He'd just lost his wife and he had a lot of baggage right now, but still. "Apparently not."
Completely oblivious as he was Inuyasha missed the look of hurt the had sparked in her eyes and continued on like nothing had happened.
Kagome sighed, serving herself some of the bubbling Oden onto her plate and bowing her head in prayer.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha looked at her incredulously.
Silence.
Kagome nodded her head slightly before looking up to meet his eyes, "It's called saying grace."
"Keh."
The angel shook her head sadly.
Inuyasha popped some Oden into his mouth, chewing on it thoughtfully. "This . . . This is good!"
The angel let out a laugh, "Well of course it is! What did you think it would taste like?"
"Like vegetables."
"You're such a kid."
"Hey!"
Kagome began laughing, hardly getting any food into her mouth for half the meal.
*
Inuyasha dried off the plate with a dishrag and placed it in the dish rack. "You should become a cook."
"Thanks, but I wouldn't get hired from off the streets." Kagome handed him another dish before scrubbing down the empty Oden pot.
From all that Inuyasha had eaten you barely had to clean it at all.
"Well, you're not on the streets anymore. Maybe you could."
Kagome looked over at him, a solicitous look on her face.
Maybe . . .
Maybe she could work while she was here.
She'd never tell anyone on the council, but she desperately wished to be alive again.
Alive . . .
*
Kagome walked down the hall towards the living room where she expected to be met with a melancholy Innocent. When she entered she saw the same couch she had been on the day before and polished oak coffee table.
No Inuyasha.
Looking around she didn't see him anywhere. "I guess he must be out somewhere."
As she was walking towards the guestroom her eyes scanned his room and the balcony - -
- - he was on the balcony.
Staring up at the stars in deep thought was Inuyasha. His hands gripped the railing until their knuckles went white and his black locks blew gently in the breeze.
Kagome smiled, leaning against the frame of the door, despite the tears she willed not to run down her cheeks.
Why was she crying?
It was a beautiful night, the day had been blessed by Kami-sama, and the most beautiful Innocent she'd even seen was safe only a few feet away.
Grabbing a blanket from the guestroom she walked gracefully towards the balcony, sliding the door open and welcoming the breeze to her covered body.
"Hi," Inuyasha turned his head slightly, allowing a small, sad smile to ornament his face.
"Hey."
Kagome nodded in acknowledgement. "It's such a beautiful night."
"I guess you could say that." Inuyasha leaned farther forward on the wooden railing, looking out at the city below.
Kagome looked out over the balustrade at the twinkling lights of Tokyo. The stars, of course, put the lights of Tokyo to shame although half of them couldn't even be seen. At least a few miles away from the center there was less light trying to outdo them.
Wind whipped Kagome's raven tresses around, "I'm sorry for your loss."
Inuyasha instantly looked over at the girl with shock accompanying the sadness, "How did you-"
"I saw a wedding picture."
"How do you know she died? Maybe we divorced." Inuyasha took his usual position, the defensive.
"You're right," Kagome closed her eyes for a moment, looking up at the sky where the waning moon hovered effortlessly in the night.
"No, you are," Inuyasha sighed, hanging his head with all the memories. "She died about a week ago."
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be," Inuyasha allowed another small smile to grace his lips.
Kagome knew old memories were flooding his head, she knew that feeling well. She herself shouldn't experience too many memories from her life as an Innocent, like all other angels. The problem was she never was rid of them, she remembered her family, like most others, but she also remembered pain, sadness, grief, and even how she had died.
"Her name was Kikyo," Inuyasha spoke low snapping Kagome out of her thoughts. "Hikari Kikyo. Yes, she was my hikari, my light."
The angel smiled gently, showing he could continue even though he wasn't even looking her way.
"Before I met her I didn't go help out at shelters, donate anywhere, think of adopting, but then I met her. She was so much better than what I deserved. Gods we loved each other . . ." He sighed, gripping the railing a little tighter.
"We got married straight out of high school, both of us went to college, and we got our fist house together. Then we wanted to have a child, but Kikyo, being the person she was wanted to adopt."
"Sayo?"
Inuyasha nodded, "Now that Kikyo's gone they say I'm not eligible to adopt her, that she needs a two parent home. There's no one waiting to take her, she's already 8 and we're the only people in at least a year or two who wanted to. Somehow or another one parent dies before she can come into their care."
Kagome took a moment to let it all sink in.
That was no coincidence.
Inuyasha seemed to be thinking the same thing. "They say it's only some coincidence but I know it's more than the crap they're spilling."
Kagome nodded in agreement. "Although 'it's ok' isn't appropriate somehow although it won't be the same 'ok' from before, it will be alright.
"Thanks."
"You know, every time a new soul goes to heaven a new star is born?" Kagome leaned back, looking up as stars twinkled in the midnight black sky.
Inuyasha looked over at the girl, "You have a knack for consoling me."
"I guess I've had a lot of experience," she admitted staring out towards the center of Tokyo where a shrine stood, comically out of place in the large city.
The Shrine . . .
Her Shrine . . .
The lights she could make out slowly went out in the dwelling, showing the inhabitants were off to dreamland.
How long had it been?
Six years from what she could remember, it had happened when she was eighteen . . .
So she would be twenty four right now.
Huh.
"Where would someone like you be getting all this experience from, anyway?" Inuyasha looked over at her with a familiar look in his eyes.
It was called pity.
"Life," Kagome smiled, "Good night."
Inuyasha watched the girl make her way back to the hall, "Good night."
***
Her black hair lashed out at the winds as she walked through the city under the cover of night.
She could sense one.
One that was like she used to be.
The white bird on her shoulder soared off into the night, contrasting the black cover that had been placed on the hemisphere hours before.
"Find her, my pet, I will get my revenge. I did not fall without a fight, and I won't give up now."
***
Where there's the next chapter. If you're totally confused by the last scene don't worry, it'll be cleared up soon. You're all smart though, so no worries. It's short but as the story progresses the chapter will get longer and longer. So gomen nasai
So until then,
Ja ne
~Sakura