I'm back? OH YEAH, babes, I'm back. Hmm…Dunno how far this chapter will get. I have ideas, but I'm not guaranteeing anything. Let's just say.. Kagome's friends might do some interfering…muahahahahaha…
Notice: I live in the middle of nowhere, USA, so if I get some Japanese facts wrong, then please forgive me. I don't know if Japanese have carnivals, but this is my story, so in my fanfic, they do. That's why it's called fanFICTION. If you want to inform me of anything, please do it in a nice way, and if you don't like that I'm not doing things just so, then DON'T READ THIS STORY! Thank you for your time.
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After dressing her rather confused hanyou, and fighting him to put on the sandals, Kagome and Inuyasha emerged into the living room. A domino-effect jaw drop from all of Kagome's friends was released, causing Inuyasha to let out his best human growl and Kagome to laugh, then glare when the jaws didn't domino-effect themselves back up. She cleared her throat sharply, and then smiled, waving at all of her friends.
"Should we go?" She asked, pulling the green sequin necklace and matching ear rings out of her pocket, quickly sliding them into their place. Inuyasha blinked down at her, finally noticing her. She was wearing a pale green eye-shadow, and a soft pink lip gloss with her hair pulled into a low pony-tail, her bangs still unruly. The green t-shirt brought out the color of her chocolate eyes and the jean jacket fit her snugly, as did the jeans.
"Yeah, whatever." Inuyasha breathed, following Kagome, as all of her friends' eyes followed Inuyasha…more like his rear end as he walked ahead of them.
"Guys, you coming?" She shouted, stopping Inuyasha, forcing each of her friends in front of her. Each one of them muttered something along the lines of 'Spoil sport' or 'Party pooper' as they passed her, making Kagome simply chuckle and take Inuyasha's hand as to keep him near herself, and so that he wasn't lost.
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"What the fucking hell?" Inuyasha asked, looking around at all of the flashing lights, people, and big metal heaps. Kagome simply smirked as he grabbed for her hand in fear, as she leaned up and whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, none of it's trying to kill you. You-we're safe in my time." She smiled, reassuringly, as she caught up with her friends finally.
"We're going to go on the squirrel cages, want to come with us?" Yuka finally suggested, and Kagome simply smirked and nodded. Inuyasha on an amusement ride. This will be f-u-n fun. Kagome thought to herself, while Inuyasha spat out a quick 'feh', then followed Kagome, whose hands were both grasped by her friends.
As they neared the "Squirrel Cages", Inuyasha's entire coloring was gone. He forced a smile towards Kagome, but inside, he was screaming. THOSE FUCKING THINGS ARE GOING UPSIDE DOWN! FUCK! FUCK FUCK FUCK!
"Kagome, it's two or three to a cage… and when it was just us four we could fit it..but you.." Kagome stopped her and nodded.
"Sure. I'll ride with Inuyasha." She said, smiling up at him, as he finally let out a soft whimper, leaning over to catch her ear.
"What the fucking hell is it? If this is your idea of a joke, it's not funny at all, Kagome." He hissed into her ear, and Kagome only chuckled.
"Don't worry, it's fun." She said quietly as she watched her friends be buckled and locked into the cage by the good looking man who flashed a very perverted look at her. His violet eyes were almost exactly the same as…Miroku? Could this be his reincarnation?
"Miss? Come along, I'm sorry but we can't wait, even for a beauty like you." The man said with a smooth voice, and Inuyasha snarled, but Kagome simply shoved him forward. So I've found Miroku… She thought happily, sitting Inuyasha in the creaky cage.
"Kagome, are you sur-" Inuyasha's question was cut off by a slap. Miroku of this time was exactly like Miroku of five hundred years ago, always trying for a feel.
"Just buckle me up and get on with the next customer." Kagome groaned, as the door shut and was bolted shut. Inuyasha snarled at the man as the ride rose upwards as they continued to load teenagers, children, and the occasional tortured parent.
"Kagome.. I don't want to be on this thing…" Inuyasha mumbled quietly, looking her in the eyes, his face showed genuine fear. Kagome smiled, taking his hand and rubbing her fingers across his, hoping to somewhat calm him.
"Don't worry, it's perfectly safe. I've been on these things a billion times, and I was terrified the first time too. Just wait and see, it's really fun." Kagome said quietly, her deep brown pools drawing Inuyasha in as she flashed another one of her brilliant smiles.
Finally, the ride started. Inuyasha refused to release Kagome's hand, clutching to it for dear life. The ride finally got up to speed, and the cages started to rock, and finally the death grip on Kagome's poor hand loosened. Inuyasha started to rock the cage slowly, and Kagome joined, causing them to flip over a few times, as Inuyasha shrieked in horror, as Kagome made a mental note of Inuyasha's scream. She knew that she had just heard something that most likely no one else, in her time nor five hundred years ago had ever heard. Inuyasha started to get used to flipping over, and by the time the ride was over, there as a mess of raven hair all over the cage. Kagome slowly separated herself from Inuyasha, laughing loudly at something Inuyasha had mumbled under his breath about 'That damned monk having done a good job at multiplying', as Inuyasha took her hand slowly.
"THAT WAS SO MUCH FUN!" Eri screamed, bounding up to Kagome and Inuyasha.
"What happened to you guys? You were perfectly still for a while in the beginning…" Yuka added, smiling at Kagome and Inuyasha's intertwined hands. Kagome shook her head, and lead the group off to another ride, similar to the squirrel cages, but it resembled a rocket.
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Over an hour later, and about fifteen almost break downs from Inuyasha at every ride, the group had ridden every ride at the carnival accept for the Ferris wheel, including the little kids' roller coaster. Over that course of time, they had managed to pick up Eri's boyfriend, Shimonu, a sleek young man with bright orange hair and deep green eyes that Kagome had yet to meet. Everyone finally agreed on riding the Ferris Wheel before leaving, as the group filed into the line. The school court yard was now littered with paper cups and dropped pieces of cotton candy, and Kagome wondered who had to clean the mess up, but put it quickly out of her mind.
"So this one doesn't turn upside down?" Inuyasha asked sadly, looking at Kagome, who shook her head.
"No, Inuyasha, this one's just kind of…I don't know, You'll just have to wait and see." The girl smiled, clutching his hand tightly. The entire night, which had been wonderful for them both, their hands had been intertwined, or their arms linked. As Kagome dug deeply into her pockets for the last of their tickets, of which she had bought the perfect amount, and handed them to the short man, who ripped them and handed the stubs back to Kagome, making way for them onto the ride.
As Inuyasha shoved himself to the corner of the small seat, Kagome simply looked at him. Inuyasha looked scared again, not nearly as scared as he had before the Squirrel cages, but still frightened. Kagome sighed, touching his shoulder, causing the human-hanyou to jump, shoving himself back into the corner further.
"Kagome…I've got a bad feeling about this thing." He said quietly, looking her in the eyes, as though he were about to cry, or scream. Kagome simply smiled and grabbed his hand, holding it tightly once again trying to comfort him. The raven haired boy simply pulled Kagome into his side softly, holding onto her as if she were going to fall to her death. Kagome, though not too surprised at his sudden show of emotion, for he was after all in his human state, smiled and closed her eyes, leaning her head onto his shoulder. "I'm really glad you made me come to this thing, Kagome." Inuyasha whispered quietly, kissing the top of her head softly. Take note of this side of Inuyasha, it may come only once a month…or never again. Kagome thought to herself and smiled, snuggling into Inuyasha's side contently.
"I'm glad I made you come." Kagome said mockingly, chuckling at her friends who seemed to think that the Ferris Wheel was the Squirrel Cages.
"Ooooh! Love birds!" The two girls shouted from below Kagome and Inuyasha who just ignored them, looking out onto the Tokyo skyline. Inuyasha released another human growl, resting his left hand atop Kagome's shoulder, rubbing soft circles upon it. Kagome simply melted into his touch, smiling contently. Shimonu and Eri, who were right above them at the moment were also cuddled up, but Inuyasha didn't feel he could trust this Shimonu. He was too familiar…to nice, almost. Kagome also felt odd around Shimonu, but was nice and ignored the feeling for Eri. Kagome had already decided to pull Shimonu aside when it was time to go, but had no idea how Inuyasha would feel about that. But she was now in his arms, comfortable, and that was all that mattered.
"So, how've you been lately?" Inuyasha choked out, chuckling afterwards, rubbing the bare skin on her arm.
"Well, besides fighting all the demons, dealing with my friends…and…err…" She swallowed a lump, closing her eyes. She hadn't even thought of what had happened for a while. How can someone forget about getting raped? "I'm fine, Inuyasha." She almost snapped at him, curling her legs up beside her, barely sliding them under the rail.
"'Gome? What's wrong?" Inuyasha asked, looking down at the top of her head, ceasing the rubbing on her arm. She blinked back tears, wrapping her arms more tightly around his neck, resting her chin at his shirt collar, simply crying. "Kagome.." He whispered, feeling helpless. He wished she would stop crying. The sound of Kagome's crying shattered his heart into microscopic pieces. He rubbed her back softly, hoping to cause some comfort, but doubting he would be able to do anything. "Kagome, after we deal with Naraku, I'll find that jerk, I swear, and he'll never see another living soul." Inuyasha whispered into her ear, pressing his lips against the ear after he was done, rocking her gently back and forth.
"You can't just go about killing people in my era, Inuyasha. There's a thing called the law, and.." Inuyasha shook his head and laughed, putting his hand softly over Kagome's lips.
"That bastard will beg me to kill him. Kagome, no one's ever going to hurt you again, not while you're under my watch. I promise you that." Inuyasha said quietly as Kagome straightened up, examining the boy's face. Inuyasha touched her gently, moving her bangs away from her eyes, and leaned down to kiss her. His lips pressed forcefully against hers, his tongue licking at Kagome's lips. She obediently allowed him inside, as Inuyasha explored her mouth with his tongue. Everything was perfect…or at least at the moment, it was. Kagome was content as she leaned into Inuyasha, kissing him back with just as much passion as he was kissing her. As Kagome's need for oxygen got the best of her, she pulled back, gasping for air. Inuyasha breathed slowly and deeply, smiling down at Kagome. She loved him. He was sure of it. All he had to do was read the diary…The diary! The hanyou had forgotten all about the diary. He'd have to read it some time, see Kagome's point of view on all of…this.
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As everyone gathered at the exit of the Ferris Wheel, Kagome clutched tightly to Inuyasha's hand, as did Yuka to Shimonu. Kagome smiled, whispering something to where Inuyasha's human ear should have been, as he nodded.
"Shimonu? Can I have a word with you really quickly?" She asked, smiling, as he nodded, kissing the top of Eri's head before walking off with Kagome. Inuyasha talked with the remaining girls, as they questioned him about his relationship with Kagome. Hurry up with that guy, Kagome, or I might kill your little friends…
"Yes Kagome? What's up?" He asked, smiling, his tone cocky. Too cocky… Kagome thought to herself examining him. He looked like someone…she knew this man.
"Do I know you from somewhere? I know I've seen you before…" Kagome said quietly, looking at him.
Shimonu only smiled. "You saw me just a few days ago, if I'm correct. I still smell myself on you. Well…my old self. I've changed a lot since you saw me last, Kagome." Shimonu said quietly, smirking at the girl still. Kagome studied him. Who…then it hit her.
"SHIPPO!" She screamed, and Shimonu laughed loudly, patting Kagome on the back.
"Took you long enough…'mother'." The now older Shippo said, as everything registered. The hair, the eyes…Shippo had grown handsome. No wonder she wasn't attracted to him, she had been the boy's adoptive mother for…this was just too weird. She embraced Shippo-turned-Shimonu, then let go, fearing that Eri would look over, and smiled.
"Kagome, I need to talk to you and Inuyasha tomorrow. Eri's told me all about you…though I know more about you than she does..I can get your phone number from her, easy. I'll have a ride provided for you. Now, I must get back to lovely Eri…" Shippo smiled, patting Kagome on the shoulder once more. Kagome walked back to Inuyasha, dumbfounded.
"Well guys, I've really got to get heading home." Yuka said, smiling at the two couples, dragging Ayumi with her. A shouted "goodbye!" was heard as a car door slammed and a car sped off. Kagome was sure that Ayumi was ranting Yuka's head off about how much better Kagome and Inuyasha were together than Kagome and Houjo. Kagome still couldn't take her eyes off of Shimonu. It was just too…weird. She was bewildered. Shippo had survived five hundred years…wait. Did that mean that Koga was out there too? Sesshoumaru? Maybe she and Inuyasha were even still alive…everything was a blur. This was crazy…and she needed to talk to Inuyasha. Alone. She'd have to set up the futon in her room, for she had the idea that she would be up talking to Inuyasha late into the night.
"Kagome.." Inuyasha shook his treasure lightly, jerking her out of her thoughts.
"Huh? Wha?" She asked, looking around, seeing Shimonu still smiling. His hand gently rested at Eri's side, scrunching up her shirt a bit, while Eri's head was rested against his well sculpted chest. Shippo had really changed.
"I said, we're gonna get going. Shimonu's got to be home in about thirty minutes, and he's got to bring me home too. I can't believe it got so late so fast! We'll have to talk another time!" Eri said, freeing herself from her boyfriend's grasp, and hugging Kagome.
"Yeah..call me sometime. You know the number." She said cautiously, eyeing Shimonu. That can't be Shippo…but who else would know?
"Bye!" Called Shimonu as Inuyasha waved reluctantly, looking down at Kagome once they were out of sight.
"I'll explain everything when we get home." Kagome said, quietly, leading him out to one of the main streets of Tokyo, holding his hand tightly.
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"THAT WAS WHO!" Inuyasha shouted, as Kagome chuckled and a laid finger across his lips.
"Yeah, I found it hard to believe, but he called me "mother" and everything…he says he needs to talk to us." Kagome said, as Inuyasha leaned back on the futon, laying on his side, so that only the crack between the bed and the futon separated them.
"Our little Shippo has grown up.." Inuyasha chuckled, wrapping his arms around Kagome's waist, pulling her towards him.
"I can't believe it. I mean…You and I both..we've never been able to sense a single demon in my time." Kagome whispered, resting her forehead at the crook of his neck.
"Well, we're demons. We can disguise ourselves, you know. Stupid wench." Inuyasha laughed, kissing the top of her head, smiling. He was happy for the first time in a very, very long time. He hadn't felt this at ease since his mother had been alive. She always comforted him during his human nights…almost exactly like Kagome was now. It was just past one o'clock, or so said Kagome's alarm clock, and both were starting to get tired.
"Don't call me that! Inuyasha, it's mean!" Kagome shrieked at him, smiling. Inuyasha shook his head, inhaling deeply. He couldn't smell her nearly as clearly, but he could still smell her. This was Kagome's scent. He nuzzled her neck, kissing it softly, as Kagome giggled childishly. It felt wonderful, aside from the slight tickle, to be truthful. Kagome leaned into Inuyasha, smiling. She loved him so much.
"Fine then, what do you want me to call you, then?" Inuyasha asked, and Kagome smiled mischievously.
"How's about, 'my one and only love'? I like the sound of that." Kagome smirked, hugging her body tightly to his, content.
"Alright, my one and only love. That's what I'll call you, even in front of the monk." Inuyasha smiled down at her again.
"I dare you to. To call me that in front of Miroku. You'd never have the guts to do it, Inuyasha, and you know that!"
"We'll just have to see…wench…" He smiled, kissing her passionately once more, then grabbed the girl's blanket and pillow, keeping her snuggled to him. This would be the best sleep he would get in the long time.
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Amasti: Took ya long enough.
It's summer. Amasti will be making regular appearances…she's pretty much my snobby, darker side.
Amasti: No, you're just too nice and preppy and bouncy. ¬.¬ I'm disgusted by you. Just post and get it over with.
NO! The readers deserve more than that…but I don't know what I can give them. I have no idea what I meant in the above. I started this chapter weeks before I finished it. It's summer now.
Amasti: SUMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR::Squeal:
You squeal?