Who Are You? Kagome's Wish, Inuyasha's Promise
Chapter 9: So It Begins…
SIGH I "disclaim" that I do not own Inuyasha...
Well... I'm sorry I haven't updated in a long time... There are many reasons... or excuses... like... school... laziness... inability to imagine a better situation... and MUCH MUCH MORE... However, I've written approximately 10 additional chapters... and are just waiting to be posted... which I hope to do soon!
>>> Location: Shiroi City, Kagome
Walking around Kagome noted how grand White City was, nothing compared to the outside villages, because this place was grand. There were residential areas that were apart from the market, gardens were planted wherever they could and everyone was dressed in beautiful silk clothing.
However Kagome also noted 2 things. First, everyone she passed by smiled at her and nodded their head in acknowledgement. Second, everyone was also bustling around with excitement. Overwhelming curiosity and uneasiness made her stop an elderly man from his quick pace towards his destination.
"Ummm… excuse me…" started Kagome uncertainly to the elderly man. "Yes miko-sama?" responded the elderly. "Why is everyone watching me so intently? Is something wrong?" "Oh! Don't worry! You're just the first miko we've seen arriving for Lady Shiro's wedding. "Oooh… Who's this Lady Shiro? Because I'm sorry, but I came without reason…"
"OH! Don't worry then miko-sama, just enjoy your stay here for the next few days! Lady Shiro is the soon-to-be ruler of this city, right after her marriage! There's going to be a grand festival for her wedding and for once some particular demons are allowed into the city… That's why we enjoy having mikos to stay and control those demons… But there's nothing to worry about! Enjoy your stay!"
With that the old man continued on his way. 'What should I do? I would love to stay for this festival… but then again I should maybe go out and train for my revenge…' Kagome continued debating as she shopped for her necessities…
>>> Location: On the edge of the village, Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Kaede
"INUYASHA SPEAK TO ME!" bellowed an enraged Sango. "WHAT!" Inuyasha had finally answered back. That was the whole morning, Inuyasha had kept quiet organizing his feelings and analyzing the situation they were in. However, his silence made everyone uncomfortable thinking there was something wrong with him, and after tons of nagging Sango had snapped.
"Inuyasha what the hell is wrong with you!" screamed Sango, still irritated about how much energy she had to use to just get a word out of him. "Inuyasha, what are you thinking about for this whole morning? You still have not told us where our next destination is as a way of searching for Kagome…" "YEAH! Speak up! We need to find Kagome!" Shippo slightly energetically added.
Knowing that he would not have any peace until the night returned Inuyasha gave in. "I don't know where to go… I'm lost myself!" Inuyasha snapped at the group. However, as if on cue, Kaede had arrived at their camp site… alone. "Ye need not be so aggressive this early in the day." Letting out a sigh Kaede continued.
"I have a favour to ask though, in which you most likely would agree to, considering it may be in your benefit. There is a place I must go to for a few days and would enjoy your company there ---" "No." Inuyasha's reply interjected. "YE need not be so angered by such a little request from an old woman such as I… I am attending for this city is an important resource to our village and mikos have been especially requested…" "Why?" asked a curious Miroku.
"This city is called Shiroi City, and their Lady Shiro is about to be wed. For once some special demons are allowed into the city as a special festivity…" "No." was Inuyasha's reply again; he didn't like the idea of participating in this festival… He was a hanyou after all, not a demon.
"No no no Inuyasha… Let me finish…" persuaded Kaede. "When the invitation arrived last night… there was something special mentioned… A miko had already arrived in the city…" "So! That just shows that they don't need you anymore! You're not that useful anyways!" Argued Inuyasha, growing somewhat suspicious of where this conversation was heading.
"Inuyasha, the miko rumoured to have arrived is apparently a raven haired beauty ---" At this Miroku's eyes lit up, consequently followed with a smack on the head by Sango. "Old hag, you are seriously growing really old! Don't mix me with that lecher!" added Inuyasha, point an accusing finger at a dazed Miroku. Chuckling Kaede continued, "--- apparently, her beauty matches, like a twin, of my dear sister Kikyo."