Chapter 32
NEXT MORNING
Kagome and her husband are about to go to Kaede's village. Haru had a word with Miyoko first before they left. Kagome already hopped on saddle of the horse. She is waiting for Haru. After he finished talking with Miyoko, he rode on the horse, sitting behind Kagome's back. Kagome can feel the warmth of his body; she can't help it blushing to think they are going to be in this position during the trip. Though this man is her husband, she still can't control herself every time she is next to him. Then Haru is circling his arms around Kagome and taking control the horse's harness. The horse starts to move faster.
"Are you ready? Kagome…." said Haru. He can see how happy his wife is.
"Yes…." said Kagome smiles at him.
"I like your smell…." whispered Haru.
"Thank you…." said Kagome…blushing.
With their body is closed to each other, it reminds Kagome when she used to be carried behind Inuyasha's back. How much she missed being carried like that again. She smiled to herself…..Silly me! I have to try to forget about him….since I got this wonderful man, Haru…..said Kagome. I will be happy with him.
Kaede's Village
By evening, they arrived at Kaede's hut. She was so surprised to see Miroku's kids; Taro and Kenji were playing outside the hut. As soon as they saw Kagome, they were running towards her.
"Hi….aunty Kagome…..you are back!" said both of them hugging her.
"Hallo….Taro….Kenji….I miss you both….where is your mom and dad?" said Kagome kissed them one by one.
"They are inside….I will call them…." said Taro running towards the hut and calling Miroku and Sango.
"Are they Miroku's children?", said Haru to Kagome.
"Yes…they have two kids also. Miroku married with Sango. I'll introduce you with them. You will like them also cause they are my best friend", said Kagome so excited.
Meanwhile Miroku, Sango and….Shippo are now coming out from the hut and…looking so surprised to see Kagome….moreover to the man next to her….. . Shippo is also jumping around to see her.
"Kagooooooooome! Where have you been?" screamed Shippo. He hugged Kagome.
"Shippo…..I am so happy to see you here also….." said Kagome smiled at him.
After that, Shippo turned around from Kagome and jumped to Haru's arm and rubbing his hand on Haru's head.
"Hey….! You really human now….Inuyasha…." yelled Shippo in disbelief.
"Wait a minute….guys!" said Kagome.
She has not finished yet her words, Miroku just approaching Haru and without any warning hit him on the head.
"What the fuck! is going on with you…..Inuyasha. You had gone without a word for such a long time and now you come back again with Kagome-Chan. What's wrong with you?" asked Miroku so annoyed.
"What happened in here…..Kagome-Chan…Is that Inuyasha?" added Sango confused.
"Is this the way you people greet a guest…?" said Haru got irritated suddenly.
Kagome looked so amusing now on her face.
"Guys….please control yourself. He is not Inuyasha….he is my ….husband, Haru", said Kagome almost whispering to herself.
Now Miroku, Sango, and Shippo were in shocked. They stared at Haru like he came from other planet.
"What the…..." yelled Shippo. He was jumping around Haru doubtfully.
"So what we heard…It's true….you were getting married with someone in there but we didn't know that you married to Inuyasha…I mean Haru. How did it happen? We were so worried about you. We had been searching for you from village to village….we can't find you." said Sango hugged Kagome-Chan in tears.
"In fact, tomorrow we are about to go the Wanabe's Village to see you. After we heard the news…that you were married…We found it's so weird that you didn't even invite us….So we decided to see you there….",said Miroku.
"I am sorry…guys. All happened so fast….without planning…..My apology…" said Haru.
"Hahhhhhhhhh? Miroku did you hear Inuyasha say sorry…….I think I will be crazy now…." said Shippo still looked amazed at Haru.
Miroku is now scratching his head.
"Let's come inside guys…I tell you everything… By the way, where is Kaede?" said Kagome holding Sango's hand.
"She stayed with her relative in the village while we were using her hut", said Sango.
"You go ahead…ladies….I still want to talk more with our guest…..",said Miroku. He looked at Haru humorously.
"Me…too…." said Shippo grinning to Haru.
Now both the ladies are going inside the hut.
"Oi…Inuyasha….You could have fooled Kagome-Chan….but not me….What's this about being on you can tell me now…." said Miroku persuasively.
"Inuyasha….Are you trying to be an idiot again….TELL ME!" said Shippo.
Haru smiled at them and sat in front of the hut so calmly.
"Since you all didn't believe that I am not Inuyasha….you can say whatever you wanna say. I come here to accompany my wife…to see her family…" said Haru.
"Are you really not Inuyasha…?" said Miroku looked directly at Haru. He was shocked actually to see the way he dressed; he looked like a rich and educated gentleman. He is taking his samurai sword on his waist. With his hair being tied up. But his face….really Inuyasha….human form Inuyasha. How come that jerk….can transform so well in other man's body?
"So…Are you both enough of harassing me now…." said Haru looked at Shipoo and Miroku.
"Well….sorry….about that….Haru….I guess….I think…you are really our lost friend. We apologize for our behaviour just now….Please wait here…I will bring you some drink…You must be tired….I know it's quite far from your village…." said Miroku embarrassed. He walked inside the hut followed by Shippo.
All of sudden….Shippo felt someone had punched his head. He looked around. None is there except Haru. He turned around at Haru. He saw Haru giving him a creepy smile.
"Hey….YOU….bastard! You…you are….INUYASHA! Miroku …..Miroku I know it's him…." screamed to Miroku and jumped here and there.
Miroku stopped and looked at Haru who is nodding his head like no idea what Shippo's talking about. Then Miroku hit Shippo in the head.
"SHUT UP! Shippo…..Leave him alone! Behave yourself….He is Kagome-Chan's husband…." yelled Miroku got annoyed at Shippo. He then walked inside the hut with Shippo still murmuring about Haru.
Inside the hut…
Sango is still talking with Kagome.
"So tomorrow you will be coming home….to your family and taking your kids here…Kagome-Chan I didn't know what to say….but I am so happy for you…." said Sango genuinely.
"I also didn't expect to meet Haru in my life….after... Well…you know. Haru loves me and wants to accept me who I am without condition…." said Kagome happily.
"Kagome-Chan…..are you sure Haru is not Inuyasha?" asked Sango.
"At first….also I think he is Inuyasha….I can't tell apart between them. The difference between them is one as a Hanyou/half-demon….that I knew well ….the other one is human. I also can't think other reason why Inuyasha had to hide his identity from me if he met me. So I m positive my husband is other man", said Kagome.
"I didn't know…it's so weird for me to see Inuyasha in other man's body. Well…I guess if you love someone….it doesn't matter what they look, does it?" said Sango.
"Actually….actually…Sango-Chan...if Haru didn't look like Inuyasha….I didn't know whether I want to be with him or no…but again who knows … if he is a great guy. I have to move on with my life, haven't I", said Kagome.
"I am so happy for you Kagome-Chan. He seems a good man and knows how to treat a lady. You are so lucky. But…." said Sango suddenly…
"What about if ….if he is really Inuyasha….Will you still love him the same…?"
Kagome is silent for a moment.
"I didn't know how to answer that. But for sure…if he is really Inuyasha….I will not forgive him for deceiving me like this. Why he has to become somebody else's…." said Kagome with her mind wondering around.
Their conversation stopped when Shippo walking in… out of the blue to the room. He jumped at Kagome's lap.
"Kagooooooome! Don't be fooled by him….He is Inuyasha….I saw his evil smile…just now….believe me…" screamed Shippo.
"Shippo…I don't think my wife would appreciate your talk to her husband like that…." said Haru entered the hut with Miroku who was looking so irritated at Shippo.
"But….but….I can see just now…..WHY DON'T ANYONE BELIEVE ME!" said Shippo frustrated.
"Shippo….give it up….Will you!" said Miroku.
"Shippo…I can understand how you feel….but he is Haru not Inuyasha…." said Kagome rubbing Shippo's head.
"Well…Kagome-Chan and Haru…I think must congratulate both of you….I am happy now. Haru…you'd better take care of Kagome-Chan very well….otherwise we won't forgive you if anything happen to her….",said Miroku looked at Kagome and Haru.
"You don't have to say anymore about that. I give my life for this woman. I will protect Kagome………." said Haru instinctively.
"Hahhhhhhhhh?" said all of them (Miroku, Sango, Kagome, Shippo)….stunned by those remarks….which Inuyasha used to say……..
But then all of them nodded their head again….
"No way!"
"YES! I told you…he….." said Shippo so happy.
"Shippo….another word again from you….I'll spank you…." This time Sango said that.
Shippo kept quiet and looked at Haru who is now smiling gloriously at him.
"Haru….you can stay here….with my friends…while tomorrow I am going to bring my children…" said Kagome.
"I am coming with you….Kagome…besides I want to know your family….You have to introduce me to them….haven't you?" said Haru.
"….eh….he…he…You cannot come. Only I can come through the well….besides I have to explain first my family about you. They will be shocked if you just popped up like that…" said Kagome.
"If you can come here with your children….through the well. I think I can also go through it…maybe. I must come with you" said Haru persistently.
"Why?" said Kagome.
"I can't wait here without knowing you will be back or no?" said Haru frankly.
You are so impatient… Haru! Said Kagome to herself.
"Well...I haven't tried before to take somebody from here besides Inuyasha… going through the well…" said Kagome.
"Kagome! Actually you can use your shards on him. He will be able to come with you. Since you are now the only Miko who can purify and control the Shikon No Tama, you have the power to do that. ", said Kaede suddenly entering the hut. She looked stunned also at Haru. Is he Inuyasha?
"Thank you…Kaede. I'll try that tomorrow…" said Kagome looked happy to Haru.
Then Sango called both of them to follow her outside.
"Come….Haru….I have to introduce you with my children…They are playing outside." Haru and Kagome walked outside leaving Miroku, Shippo and Kaede alone.
"Do you think he is Inuyasha….Kaede?" said Miroku.
"Well…Will that make any difference to Kagome whether he is Inuyasha or not? The important thing she loves him and he loves her. I saw how Kagome is very happy. So leave it….my sister had caused a lot of heartache between Inuyasha and Kagome. …I remembered the last time when Inuyasha requested me to use Shikon No Tama on him so that he can become a human….he looked distraught and so much hostility. I can't bear to see his bitterness anymore…that why Igranted his wish. I hope Inuyasha is also be happy with someone else out there….if Haru is not Inuyasha", said Kaede optimistically.
Miroku is agreeing of Kaede's saying only Shippo is still groaning about that.
To be continued…
